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If you're interested in using any new Cortex-M3 or Cortex-M0 devices, one of the first problems you're likely to encounter is the relatively meager selection of HW debuggers on the market that support SWD. While some Cortex M3 devices support both SWD and the older JTAG (such as the LPC1700 family), many of the smaller devices only work with the Cortex's native SWD (such as the LPC1100 and LPC1300 families). The three main families of debuggers currently on the market that support SWD are:
20-Pin 0.1"
19-Pin JTAG/SWD + Trace
Keil's ULink2 and ULink Pro are unique, in that they are currently the only two devices on the market that support both the classic 20-pin 0.1" JTAG connector as well as the new (official) 2x5-pin 0.05" connector (they also have a good page explaining all the different target connectors). The main drawback, other than price, is that they are also tied to Keil's (now ARM's) IDEs, which also adds to the price tag if you don't already have a license (though they offer a free 32KB limited version for non-commercial development, which obviously poses no restriction for a 32KB part like the LPC1114 or LPC1343). It's a solid choice, and you can be confident it will be regularly updated since the company is now owned by ARM, but it's also the most expensive solution and you are tied to Keil's development tools (which are generally excellent, but may not be appropriate to every project or budget).
NXP (in collaboration with Code Red and Embedded Artists) have put together the very interesting LPCXpresso, which includes both an ARM9-based HW debugger and a very basic development board using either the LPC1114 or LPC1343. At $29 USD, it definately has the lowest cost of entry financially, and you have access to a free 128KB limited version of Code Red's Red Suite called the LPCXpresso IDE. The HW debugger can be carefully cut in half and seperated from the MCU half of the board and used seperately, giving you both a HW debugger and a simple breakout board for either the Cortex-M0 LPC1114 or Cortex-M3 LPC1343. The main drawback is that the debugger is limited to the LPCXpresso IDE, which only supports a small selection of MCUs (the entire LPC1100 and LPC1300 families, LPC1700 parts with 128KB or less flash, and a token selection of ARM7 and ARM9 parts, with the only commonly used device being the ARM9 LPC3130). At present, it is also limited to 32-bit operating systems, though NXP is reportedly working on an x64 driver. If you're just getting start and simply want to test out the Cortex M0/M3 devices, this is probably the cheapest route to go for a total toolchain and a great deal ($29 is almost the price of a coffee at Starbucks these days) ... you simply need to be aware of what it's limitations are as you're requirements grow, and decide for yourself whether the LPCXpresso IDE suits your needs (based on Eclipse, using GCC for the cross compilation toolchain). You definately won't find a better deal for a full-featured IDE, a HW debugger, and a simple development board.
The biggest advantage of Segger's J-Link -- aside from supporting both ARM7 and ARM9 as well as Cortex's native SWD/SWO -- is that it works with all of the main IDEs, whether IAR, Keil, or Rowley's Crossworks for ARM, making it a safe investment if you need to change IDEs with different projects or situations. It's also actively supported and updated, meaning that you can be reasonably confident that as new devices come out they will continue working with your existing debugger. We had been using Rowley's (excellent) Crossconnect ourselves for ARM7/ARM9, but when we started developping with the SWD-only LPC1100 and LPC1300 families we needed to find another HW debugger that supported SWD and SWO and worked in Crossworks. At the time, Segger was the only option (though Rowley Associates will no doubt update their Crossconnect, and they have some other interesting surprises up their sleeve with regard to SWD support). The J-Link is fast, is currently the most universally adapted board, and is probably the best investment financially if you are serious about commercial development. It's the device we usually recommend to anyone looking for a HW debugger for use with ARM Cortex-Mx devices. Unfortunately, if you're just a hobbiest or are doing this for non-commercial/non-profit work, $299/249€ can still be a bit expensive.
Segger previously offered a non-commercial version of the J-Link -- the J-Link NCU -- which sold for 149 €. You got an excellent, actively updated product that doesn't tie you to a specific IDE or architecture, at a reasonable price. Despite the lower price of the LPCXpresso, this was the unit that we invariably recommended to hobbiests or students since it was probably the best deal in the long term. You can imagine our surprise, then, when Segger recently introduced the J-Link EDU at the ridiculously low seeming price of 49€. The NCU unit was a good deal at 149€ ... at 49€ (VAT included!), the EDU version is an absolute bargain if you qualify for it (non-profit, hobbiest or educational use only). The EDU version also includes a GDB-server for non-commercial use (with a popup window reminding you of this restriction) ... but for most hobbiests, all you are likely to use the device for is downloading your compiled project to flash and stepping through the code with HW breakpoints ... both of which are supported by the EDU version. If you're a hobbiest who doesn't currently own a hardware debugger, stop reading this, pull out the credit card, and buy one of these now ... you won't regret it.
The device is well integrated with Keil's uVision, IAR's Embedded Workbench for ARM, and Rowley Associate's Crossworks for ARM (which is what we use internally, and is also the best deal going for hobbiests at $150 for non-commercial use, with a full commercial license costing $1500). Crossworks supports the J-Link and SWD out-of-the-box. You simply need to download the drivers for the J-Link from the Segger website, point Crossworks to the J-Link DLL File (most likely in "C:\Program Files\Segger\ ..."), select SWD as the Target Interface Type and away you go. You can see a screenshot of the properties window here (taken from Crossworks 2.0.5):
Once you are connected to your board with the J-Link, you can set breakpoints like usual. Deploying your code to the device is as easy as pressing F5. The debugging process is fast (which was a nice surprise since we had gotten used to the very speedy CrossConnect), and it hasn't failed us yet after a couple months of working with the LPC1343 and LPC1114.
To the left you can see a screenshot of the debugging process in Crossworks for ARM, where a breakpoint has been set on line 44. You can easily step through the code line by line using the F10 and F11 shortcut keys or the appropriate menu items, and examine any variable by setting a watch or in certain cases simply mousing over a field or variable (you can select "Quick Watch ..." from the popup menu for more details or options). It's easy, it works, and it's invisible to the end-user ... which is how it should be (though Rowley has a lot to do with making the entire debugging process so painless as well).
The only real reservation we had about the J-Link (compared to Keil's ULink, for example) was the fact that it only supports the classic 20-Pin 0.1" Molex-type connector ... despite the fact that the official SWD connector for ARM is a much smaller 2x5-pin 0.05" model. Since there currently aren't any commercially available adapters on the market (we've made one internally that we may publish to the website), we ended up adjusting our own LPC1114 and LPC1343 Reference Design to include both the 20-Pin Molex-type connectors (used by the Segger J-Link) as well as the official 0.05" connectors. It would have been preferrable to use the much smaller 0.05" cables exclusively, but until the new connectors have a better adoption rate people will have to make 20-pin 0.1" to 2x5 pin 0.05" adapter boards, or keep adding the classic MOLEX adapters to their boards. At present, Keil is still the only solution offering both, and we'll look forward to seeing manufacturers slowly adopt the smaller connectors since it significantly reduces to amount of real-estate used on the PCB.
We already thought that at 149€ the NCU unit from Segger was the best deal on the market for hobbiests or non-profit work. At 49€ (VAT included), it's an absolute no-brainer if you don't already have a HW debugger, and need to work with the Cortex M0 and M3 cores (though ARM7 and ARM9 are of course supported as well). You get a mature, regularly updated product that works with all the main toolchains/IDEs, and the peace-of-mind of working with a device that you can trust debugging any HW or SW problems you might have. Our heartfelt recommendation ... get one now before someone at Segger realises they could be selling these things at twice the price, and it would still be a pretty good deal!
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Public AAC Listening Test @ ~96 kbps [July 2011], Nero, Apple, Fraunhofer and Coding Technologies (CT)
Public AAC Listening Test @ ~96 kbps [July 2011], Nero, Apple, Fraunhofer and Coding Technologies (CT)
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Today we have a chance to see the performance of well known AAC encoders like Nero, Apple and Coding Technologies (previous versions of Winamp).
Also Fraunhofer have released their totally new AAC encoder.
The following codecs are presented in this test:
Nero 1.5.4
Apple QuickTime 7.6.9 true VBR
Apple QuickTime 7.6.9 constrained VBR
Fraunhofer (Winamp 5.62)
Coding Technologies (Winamp 5.61)
ffmpeg's AAC (low anchor)
The homepage of the test:
Public AAC Listening Test @ ~96 kbps [July 2011]
There are 20 samples. Please, don't hurry. Take your time as there will be enough of it. It's better to do fewer samples per day and avoid a fatigue.
The test will be open during 10 days (until July 27)
As always every single result is helpful.
Have a good time testing it!
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Yes, every single result is very helpful.
Haven't you saved the individual Sessions? If you did, you can reopen it and add your nick, but I don't know how much work it would save for IgorC.
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As excitement over the iPhone 4 hits a fever pitch, I've decided to look at what's in store for the rest of 2010, and the numbers appear to be absolutely blockbuster. While I'm still working on a full income statement model for Q4 (saved for another article), I did run estimates for total revenue and was very surprised by what the seasonal trends seem to indicate for the rest of the year. After taking a look at patterns in consumer behavior for Apple's various operating segments, I'm looking for Apple to do roughly $63.459 billion in revenue in 2010 driven largely by staggering iPhone, Mac, iPad and iPod sales. That's an explosive 47.91% rise in revenue from the $42.905 billion recorded in 2009. Not bad for a mega-cap tech company that currently holds the second largest market cap among U.S. publicly traded companies. Whenever one looks out further than one quarter ahead, in this case Q4 2010, very careful analysis of the trends in product cycles need to be thoroughly considered.
Years ago, I presented some of my method to analyzing Apple, and while those methods haven't changed much in recent years, it's always good to revisit those methods and lay them out for my readers to see. In a recent article, I simply posted my estimates and a received a lot of questions as to how I arrived at those first call numbers. A lot of those methods will be presented in this article, and a more detailed breakdown will be given when I revise my Q3 estimates ahead of Apple's results in July.
The tables below lay out Apple's quarterly sales revenue by product from 2007 to 2010. Please note that 2010 is projected revenue, and actual results may vary markedly. Also, these tables have been amended to reflect Apple's new accounting policies regarding revenue recognition of the iPhone, and this information can also be found on Apple's website. I will be reviewing these themes in significantly more depth in a book I'm currently writing on Apple's fundamentals for those who are interested in this sort of thing. Feel free to click on the charts and tables below for enlarged images.
Q4 2010 Revenue Estimates for Apple, Inc.
1. Macintosh Unit Sales, ASP and Revenue Estimates for Q4 2010
Mac Unit Sales Sequential Growth (000s)
Sequential Growth = 400 (22.68%)
Sequential Growth = 115 (4.61%)
Sequential Growth = 450 (17.29%)
The first thing that should be obvious from a brief glance at the chart above is that Macintosh ASPs have been on a consistent decline since 2007. This is largely due to Apple's aggresive pricing policy, which isn't a bad thing as Apple has chosen volume over higher prices to convert more and more people to the Macintosh ecosystem. What is also readily apparent here is that Macintosh ASPs tends to have an overall slight seasonal incline between Q3 and Q4 despite very generous back to school shopping season incentives Apple regularly offers to students in the fall.
Yet, while Macintosh ASP saw a slight incline between Q3 and Q4 of 2007, and between Q3 and Q4 of 2009, 2008 saw quite the substantial decline in ASP. And I think that is easily explainable by the financial crisis. It would stand to reason that if one were to buy a Mac in the midst of the financial crisis, he or she would probably select a model that is less pricy than what he or she might have purchased under more stable economic conditions.
However, if one were to be very conservative when looking at the trend, it would make some sense to project a drop in ASP especially in light of the stronger dollar. Apple does at least 30% of its Macintosh business overseas and the stronger dollar directly impacts the average selling price of European Macs on the currency conversion. Thus, to be safe, it would be better to underestimate than overestimate. So while the trend suggests ASPs should rise in the fall quarter, its far more conservative to project a slight decline.
Modeling for a sequential decline of about $10 would be a good starting number until we get more data in the fall quarter. I'm estimating $1,250 ASP based on a $10 sequential decline from Q3 2010. From there, one can calculate Macintosh revenues to be around $4.456 billion ($1,250 ASP x 3,565,000 million units). Finally, the chart below gives an overview of Macintosh revenue from 2007 to 2010 including Q3 and Q4 estimates:
2. iPod Unit Sales, ASP and Revenue Estimates for Q4 2010
Looking first at 2007, one should notice quite the sequential rise in unit sales from Q3 to Q4. Almost 400,000 units in fact or about 4,444 more iPods sold each day. This can largely be explained, I think, by the introduction of the iPod Touch. Q4 2007 was the first quarter that iPhone enviers were able to satisfy their desire for the device by purchasing another product with the iPhone OS. Thus, that huge jump in sales between Q3 and Q4 2007 was very likely due in large part to the introduction of the iPod Touch. Thus, I think basing estimates on the 2008 and 2009 sequential growth rate makes a little more sense than looking at 2007.
But if one looks at the Q3-Q4 2009 sequential growth rate, I think the seasonal trend in that year makes the most sense. It's probably what we'll see in 2010 as more and more purchasers opt to buy iPhones and iPads over iPods. This isn't necessary a bad thing as the iPod's importance as a revenue driver is literally declining daily, but I think any estimate above 10 million units for Q4 would be over zealous at this point. At least, not until we see what Apple's new iPod lineup looks like this fall. Perhaps, a whole new iPod might be in the works, which might give a bump to sales.
But with the information I presently have, I going to model for 10,000,000 units. A forecast that I actually think might prove to be a little aggressive. We'll see what happens as the quarter progresses. But a forward looking 10,000,000 units based on the season trend of consumer behavior, is a fine reason-based estimate for Q4. Results will likely not vary by much if at all.
To determine iPod revenue for the quarter, one must look to the current and seasonal trend in iPod ASPs. Again, this isn't the final analysis, and just a prediction based on seasonal data. As quarterly data is released by NPD and other research groups, one can arrive at better more reliable estimates. Since we don't have that data, the only way to make forward looking projections is to refer to the seasonal trend.
What is very interesting regarding iPod ASP is that there has been a distinct rise over the previous few quarter, which I find to be unsustainable. We have seen large bumps in iPod ASPs like this in the past, but for the sake of being conservative, I'm going to predict a drop in ASP due in large part to the release of the iPad and iPhone 4 this quarter. I think more dollars will be spent on those devices than on higher end iPods.
So I'm modeling for a slight decline in ASP from $160 to $158 in Q4. Thus, projected sales of 10 million iPod units at an average selling price of $158, yields a revenue projection of $1.580 billion. The two charts below present quarterly iPod ASPs and iPod revenue from 2007 – 2010:
3. iPhone Unit Sales, ASP and Revenue Estimates for Q4 2010
The only firm basis one has in making a prediction based on the seasonal trend is looking at Q3 to Q4 of 2009. The sequential growth from Q3 to Q4 of 2007 is entirely unreliable owing to the fact that the iPhone was released just two days before the end of Q3. Thus, there effectively is no sequential trend between Q3 and Q4 of 2007.
2008 is also unreliable because Apple suspended sales of the iPhone in Q3 2008 and that's why they only sold 717,000 total units in the quarter. One couldn't buy an iPhone for a large portion of time. So it's hard to gauge exactly how big the difference would have actually been had the iPhone been on sale for the duration of Q3 2008.
First, it would be wise to notice that iPhone sales have absolutely exploded in Q1 and Q2 of 2010. So that suggests that interest is outright accelerating for the device. Not just for iPhone 4, but for any iPhone period. We should have seen a very weak Q2 due to general seasonal weakness, and due to the fact that everyone knew that iPhone 4 was just around the corner. This didn't happen. Instead, Apple, defying all logic, went on to post record iPhone sales in Q2. That would not have happened if iPhone sales weren't drastically accelerating on an ongoing sequential basis.
Moreover, if we look at 2009, and if we look at the year over year growth rates, we can get a rough idea of what to expect in Q4. In 2009, we saw a 2,159,000 unit sales jump in Q4 over Q3 or roughly 41.6% sequential rise in sales. If we look at the year over year growth rate in Q4 of 2008 to Q4 of 2009 with the iPhone 3G to iPhone 3GS, we only saw a jump of 475,000 units or roughly 6.9% YoY growth.
Yet, given that iPhone 4 is a whole new design, and given the fact that we're seeing record demand in pre-orders, it stands to reason to expect a larger YoY rise. Especially because if we use the YoY growth rate of 6.9% we would only get 7,875,000 total units sold in the quarter which is significantly below Q2 numbers (Apple's weakest quarter of the year). That number wouldn't make any sense because how can one expect to see weaker sales in a quarter that benefits from an iPhone launch?
Thus, I think its best to look at the actual unit sales growth number instead of the rate. Adding a 2.1 million unit rise to Q4 of this year, like the 2.1 million unit rise last year, makes a lot more sense. Because trying to use the sequential growth rate of 41.6% would just be silly considering the law of large numbers. It's much easier to go from 4 million to 6 million units than to go from 9 million to 13 million units. I think a good first call would put iPhone sales at 11.5 million units for Q4 of 2010. That gives us a very solid sequential growth rate that can be adjusted as we get news from NPD and Apple regarding iPhone sales as the quarter progresses.
4. iPad Unit Sales, ASP and Revenue Estimates for Q4 2010
5. iTunes: Other Music Related Products & Services Revenue
6. Peripherals Revenue
7. Software Revenue
Looking at Apple's Total Revenue Growth from 2007 to 2010
Disclosure: At the time of this writing, the author holds no position in the equity markets. The information contained in this blog is not to be taken as either an investment or trading recommendation, and serious traders or investors should consult with their own professional financial advisors before acting on any thoughts expressed in this publication.


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I cannot say enough about Springfree - we first purchased the trampoline and when we got it home and opened the box we realized someone had been into the box and had left us with a great mess - bolts and one part of frame missing. Springfree sent us those parts and we still were unable to get the trampoline together as the frame pieces just were not working. So Springfree suggested we take it back...that was a 2 1/2 hour drive out of our way, just one way, but we did and the store we purchased it from did an exchange, this time we got to see how a properly packaged box looks - someone definitely tampered with the one we had previously purchased. The store even gave us $200 back - so at least gave me faith in the store again. So finally after 2 weeks since we first purchased the trampoline we have it set up and my daughters and I have had a blast on the trampoline in the last 12 hours that it has been set up! I have never felt so safe on a trampoline before and its amazing to jump on. I totally recommend it - totally worth the money!!! Extremely satisfied customer!
Everything about it is excellent but haven't had it over a winter yet. The fellows that set it up were super friendly and did a great job. Pay the $100 and get them to do it.
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One small point of feedback on the set-up process:
Instructions for Step 6 said to read 6b and 6c before proceeding. Suggest that reading through Step 6 and 7 together is helpful so as not to make the mistake of installing a bunch of white pegs in a row after the first 6 are done.
Recently purchased the Springfree O92 from ToysRUs. Did a lot of research online, read a lot of reviews and I can see now why it is such a highly rated product. So solid, so simple, lots of bounce, extremely safe. all the good stuff. To speak to any of the reviews speaking to the complicated and unreadable nature of the instructions, I completely disagree. Got the trampoline home, read the instructions, watched the videos, went to bed, got up, read the instructions, watched the videos then built the trampoline by myself in two hours. It's engineering genius. Kids are getting up before school to go on it now. Price: yes, expensive, but you truly get what you pay for. Thank you Springfree!


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John Galliano is "Shocked" by Suspension and Filing Defamation Claim 2011-02-26 05:44:02
John Galliano Fights Back at Allegations
Galliano has since been suspended from Dior pending further investigation and has now filed a defamation claim against the couple. He is said to be "shocked" by his suspension. His lawyer Stephane Zerbib told WWD that Galliano "is not guilty and is not embroiled in a court case or anything. He feels [the suspension from Dior] is a decision that has been made without verification of the facts and based on one side of the story and he is very shocked about that."
Galliano insists that the racist and anti-semitic comments were never uttered and that he has provided police with three witness statements. Le Figaro gained access to the police reports and has details of the exact comments which he is accused of making. It also states that Galliano was arrested, given a medical test (to prove how much alcohol was in his system) and soon released.
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A source who was in the cafe at the time suggests that maybe Galliano wasn't at fault. They told Vogue, "He spoke to a couple at a nearby table to say 'Cheers' and they insulted him. An argument started and the police came, so Galliano's bodyguard suggested that they should go to the police station to sort it out. He wasn't 'busted' aggressively by police, it was very quiet and peaceful. I definitely didn't hear him say anything anti-Semitic, or against any religion, it was all very calm."
Italian Vogue editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani spoke to The Telegraph about the incident at Milan Fashion Week saying, "Christian Dior without John Galliano would be a pity" (you can see the full interview below). It will be interesting to find out much about this case as it unfolds.


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KidsWorld excites and stimulates the curiosity and artist in all of us
Dedicated to families with children from ages 3 to 12, Kids World inspires young and old alike. Kids World is open from 10AM to 5PM. Come explore fascinating, hands-on demonstrations, arts & crafts, experiments, and performances.
Once again, the Kids World stage will host the fun and zany Mr. Science and nationally renowned singer / songwriter Melany Perkins with performances by Our Father's Puppet, Jupiter Elementary Chorus & Drumming Group, University Park Chorus, Wendy Ferrelli's Zumba and Jim the Juggler amongst others.
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The Wall Along Wilshire - Ten Sections of the Original Berlin Wall
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Bradbury Building Vestibule - Downtown Los Angeles
The Bradbury Building is an architectural landmark in Los Angeles , California, in the United States and was used extensively as a setting for the...
Soliloquy by Levi Ponce - North Hollywood, CA
Located at Al's Discount Furniture in North Hollywood, Levi Ponce's latest mural entitled "Soliloquy" is a rift on Hamlet. This mural could not...
DTLA in 360° Panorama Series: Audrey Hepburn by Free Humanity
More about this mural on my blog: http://tanjabarnes.com/blog.php?id=2760155166286685977
"Petey" Dog with Rifle by New York Street Artist Dylan Egon - DTLA
Located near the intersection of Winston Street and South Los Angeles Street.
Japanese Garden @ Descanso Gardens - La Cañada-Flintridge, CA
Cross an arched bridge and stroll on shaded paths along a koi-filled stream to the Full Moon Tea House, designed by Whitney Smith and built in...
Foster The People - "Supermodel" Mural in 360º Panorama
This seven story mural is located at 539 S. Los Angeles Street in downtown Los Angeles. More information on my blog:...
Lake Balboa / Anthony C. Beilenson Park - Van Nuys, CA
(FORMERLY BALBOA PARK) Additional Facilities: BALBOA GOLF COURSE (SEPULVEDA BASIN) 16821 Burbank Blvd., Encino, CA 91436 (818) 995-1170...
Damon Martin's "5 Elements - Korean Mythology" in front of the District Gallery - Downtown Los Angeles Arts District
Nathan Fielder's "Dumb Starbucks" Big Reveal
Alien construction on Mars
This is my vision of some sort of construction site in space - possibly alien.
Mona Lisa Mural and Graffiti Art - Los Angeles Arts District
"ON THE ROAD" by MTO and UTI crew - DTLA Arts District
Sponsored by "L.A. loves you", organized and curated by Melissa "Zippy" Downing with the assistance of Roy CHO.
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Artist Levi Ponce and his crew working on his latest mural at Al's Discount Furniture in North Hollywood.
Reboot of DTLA Warehouse Art
Up until a few weeks ago this warehouse featured street art of the Mona Lisa. It has since had a reboot! See what it looked like before:...
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Fracking for Natural Gas; A Discussion with Lester BrownJune 30th, 2010
Fracking for natural gas can cause flames to shoot out of water faucets and pollute groundwater with unknown chemicals – and yet the EPA has little authority to regulate this process used by the natural gas industry in 38 states. In this rebroadcast edition of Earthbeat, Host Daphne Wysham speaks to Abrahm Lustgarten about the 60 stories he's written about fracking for the non-profit investigative journalism group – ProPublica.
Then, a discussion on how the rest of the world is leaping forward on a clean energy future with Lester Brown. Lester is the president of the Earth Policy Institute and the author of an editorial in the Washington Post and the book, Plan B 4.0 Mobilizing to Save Civilization.
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My principal teaching interests are at the intersection of international relations, comparative politics, and EU studies. I offer a variety of courses, ranging from Introduction to International Relations through courses on the politics and policies of European states to Senior Tutorial. In all my courses, I encourage the accumulation of knowledge, development of critical thinking skills, and writing abilities. At the end of the each semester, I expect students to be aware of the major problems and policy challenges and be able to analyze them using the conceptual and theoretical tools they have acquired.
My teaching interests are reflected in my research agenda. I have three major research topics. The first of these is the causes and consequences of European Union enlargement, including such issues as the politics of enlargement and the development of membership conditionality. Second, I work on the role that Central and East European countries play within the European Union. One of my major research projects involves investigating whether the new EU members comply with its rules and standards, and the reasons behind the occasional artful non-compliance of some of these countries. I find that once the coveted EU membership is achieved, the governments of member states begin to give more weight to their domestic priorities than their EU commitments. Finally, I am interested in Turkey's role in international politics, including its present and future foreign policy as well as the tension between moderate Islam and secular forces in the country. These topics reflect my interest in advancing theoretical knowledge, but also in addressing critical policy topics.
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does anyone know of a cheap knife that weighs under an ounce that can get the job done when its needed?
Edited by brandonhippler on 09/14/2012 03:51:53 MDT.
Depends on what you expect it to do. A single edged razor blade suffices for some. I kind of like the Gerber L.S.T.
+1 to the Gerber LST. Small enough to be light (34 g - there is also a lighter one) but big enough to handle like a real knife.For lighter look at a DermaSafe (7.5 g). I have one in my car FAK. MUCH preferable to a bare razor blade.Jim
Edited by bmafg on 09/14/2012 07:18:43 MDT.
Baledeo makes a nice UL knife; mine weighs in at 15 gms. I also like the LST; both are very solid for UL use; a great multi tool is the Gerber Splice, weighs in at about 1.2 oz. and is safe for airport travel.
"that can get the job done when its needed?"Brandon, it depends on what the job is.Serious cooking might require something. Just opening sealed packages might require something less. Cutting up wood is something else. Doing emergency surgery on the trail is another story, but that might require a SAK.--B.G.--
"it depends on what the job is"That is obvious; I think a core philosophy of light and ultralight backpacking is measuring risk vs benefit or risk vs reward ratio when evaluating what not to carry (or what to carry); ie. if you will be in an area that there is great exposure, prepare accordingly.But let's face it, you do not need a field machete on most hikes. You need a simple blade for common tasks. In most cases, a pair of scissors performs just as well as a small lightweight knife. If you are talking about chopping firewood or performing field surgery, then you are not an ultralight hiker.
Edited by bvidrine82 on 09/19/2012 17:15:56 MDT.
I never used a knife on a hike.In several hundred miles of carrying it, I have never even used my derma safe knife on a hike, but at 0.3 oz, I think Ill keep carrying it, just in case I ever need to cut moleskin or ductape or cord.
I used my "22g" Baladeo (it's 23g) every single day of my most recent trek, and I'd say it's about as small as I can go for what I need to do. So, I sliced hunks of thick jerky, cut paracord, cut fishing line, cut fish, cleaned fingernails and slaughtered a fammily of rabid marmo...well, not the last one.It wouldn't do for batoning much wood, but it's a pretty good size for most other work.
Edited by EBasil on 09/20/2012 00:06:33 MDT.
I like my Ti Kestrel ultralighter. 12 grams of fixed blade blade glory. I love mine. -Tim
What is the lightest knife that could be used to baton wood?
The lightest folding knife I've battoned wood with is a standard size SAK. Be careful of the joint, and use technique, not brute strength.
I've used an Opinel #8 to baton, but there's not much wedge to that blade. It's the wedge profile that helps so much, when you have it. Strike outboard of the pivot on folders, of course.
1/2 a gram!
Edited by oware on 09/20/2012 12:09:03 MDT.
The prison slash is the best one, of course: it's multi-use!!
I use a Swiss Army Bantam a lot. Full size blade plus a combination tool (can opener,bottle opener, phillips and straight screw driver, wire stripper). 33 grams.
Spyderco Bug, .35ozhttp://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Slip-Joint-Plain-Knife/dp/B003788U9UBlade is nice and sturdy, holds a good edge and I find it's a little better overall than a dermasafe or a razor blade and a scraper holder. I can twist the blade and make holes in things, it's not going to snap like a razor blade can.That said, I still never use it for more than cleanly cutting leukotape and gorillatape. I'm strongly considering switching to scissors, though the knife is handy for removing splinters. Plastic handled suture removal scissors are about .3-.4oz, Swisstool replacement scissors are about .2ozwww.swissarmy.com/us/app/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Replacement-Scissors-SwissCard/30521
I've found the Swiss Army Clipper to be the most useful for me.It has a small (1.75") knife, scissors, a nail file/screwdriver, and a nail clipper. It weighs 37 grams (1.3 ounces).
Edited by KBabione on 09/21/2012 06:23:49 MDT.
I carry two. The tiny micro swiss with the scissors and the Ka-bar ZK Acheron neck knife- it's really light, I forget the weight but it's somewhere around 7 grams with the sheath.
"Ka-bar ZK Acheron neck knife- it's really light, I forget the weight but it's somewhere around 7 grams with the sheath."Seriously? Is that a typo? 7 grams is about 1/4 ounce and I have seen this knife listed as 0.8 ounces and 1 ounce in a couple other places.
It is really light. I'm not at home where I could tell you for sure. That was a guess. It is one of lightest and still usable knives that I've seen that didn't cost a bunch. It's black stainless steel and it works for me.
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Despite the common prevalence of onychomycosis, there is still a tendency among patients and physicians not to take it as seriously as they should. However, onychomycosis is a progressive, recurring infection that may lead to serious complications, particularly among patients with diabetes, who are approximately three times more likely to have onychomycosis.
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Initially, we discussed emerging statistics that reflect the large disparity between those who have the infection and those who have formally been diagnosed. There also appears to be a disturbing gap between diagnosis and treatment. We also reviewed the epidemiology of onychomycosis and discussed the likelihood of the infection's increasing prevalence, given the aging of the population and the growing number of people who have diabetes.
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CONCLUSION: Yes, you want an accurate home scale. First focus on the accuracy of the scale in measuring weight. Then, choose the bells-and-whistles you want to accompany an accurate scale. While the body-fat prediction may not be that accurate, you can monitor the change in body fat fairly reliably. Remember, even in the best of situations the scale will not reliably show a percent fat change for a weight loss less than about 5 pounds.
Bioimpedance measurements done in a medical office measure the current between the hand and foot under standardized conditions. This provides a measure of the resistance from both the upper and lower body and the lesser contribution of the torso. The readout is given as resistance and reactance, not body fat. The person administering the test then has the option of choosing the appropriate equation for your sex, age, ethnic background and level of obesity.
Home scales measure the electrical current from foot to foot. This means that the resistance is a reflection of the lower body only with no input from the torso or upper body. The equations are "locked" into the scale and cannot be changed. Some studies show that the foot to foot is OK in women with the pear shaped body, but totally lacking accuracy in men with the apple shaped body.
A foot scale only measures the lower body while a clinical BIA unit measures much more of the body.
Consumer Reports examined home body-fat scales in 1/2004. The two "winners" were the Taylor body fat analyzer and scale 5553 which they found the most accurate at measuring fat, but just OK as a weight scale. The best scale for weight was the Tanita BF-680, but the body-fat measurements weren't very accurate.
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The accuracy of any scale to measure weight is, I believe, the first and most important factor and the prediction of body fat is just simply fun. An interesting research article examined the accuracy of non-household scales. They examined 223 scales from primary care clinics, weight loss facilities, and fitness centers. Precision was validated using 100 lb., 150 lb., 200 lb., and 250 lb., certified weights. At the higher weights, more than 15% of these scales were off by more than 6 lbs.
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A literature search on Tanita, the most popular home body-fat scale, turned up 177 articles. Most studies were done with children, athletes, and otherwise lean persons. The results were all over the place, but showed the typical BIA pattern of overestimating fat in skinny persons and underestimating in heavier persons. Compared to some clinical BIA units the Tanita underestimated fat and had a wide limit of agreement.
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- As luck would have it, I happened across my old Star Trek guide last night and went though the drawings. I found one similar to yours (the overview of the Starship and the WWII era carrier). Somewhere on the page is a scale meter that goes up to 200 feet.
There was also a side by side comparison of the Enterprise and a Klingon D-7 with the same scale meter (I know that is the wrong term, but it was basically 1 inch = 200 feet).
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In and out of foster homes Daniel Jackson comes to live with the Fentons when he was 14. Tensions between Danny & Daniel escalate but when Danny gets sick Daniel finds his past and his future.
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I'm looking into having a 2 person quilt made. For those of you that have one or have looked into them before, what are some of the features you would want in such a quilt? I've been thinking along the lines of open footbox with velcro and draw string closure so we could use it as a comforter in warmer weather and a draft sleeve in the middle. Is there anything else I should be thinking about?If you wanted to be able to stay warm to around 20 deg F or the high teens, what temperature would you be aiming for? I was thinking about 30 deg or 2.25 in of loft figuring that our body warmth and other layers (synthetic and down parkas) could push it down 10 or more degrees. Do you think that is reasonable?Also, for those of you that have one, do know what the dimensions of your quilt are and the amount of down fill used?Thanks for the help!
I don't have one, but Jacks R Better sells one. Might be a good to check out their desire for ideas.http://www.jacksrbetter.com/Large%20Family.htm
Thanks, Ben! I have seen their site (and Nunatak's) and have looked at them for initial ideas. They are the only two companies making commercially available quilts as far as I know.If there are any out there that have a two person quilt, I'd love to hear your thoughts on features, dimensions, loft / temp rating, etc.Cheers,Trevor
I just posted a thread on a twin quilt too. I found a few morehttp://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=74376Did you end up buying one? If so, are you happy with it?I too live in Switz. takeC@re,Tim
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One of our most popular hotels, the four-star Hilton at Gatwick airport is connected to the South terminal by a covered walkway. You're just an unhurried five-minute stroll from the check-in desks.
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Unless you pitch a tent on the runway, you simply cant sleep closer to the planes. And the Hilton's extremely convenient for the North terminal too - it's just two minutes away on the free monorail, which runs every three minutes, 24 hours a day. If you want to roll out of bed and straight into the airport, this is the hotel for you.
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The Gatwick Hilton has two excellent restaurants, two relaxing bars, a Costa coffee shop, a business centre and a gym. Whats more, each of the more than 800 rooms at the Hilton Gatwick has internet access, satellite TV and pay-per-view movies. The only problem youll have is finding the time for it all before you fly off on holiday.
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Its really easy to find the Hilton at Gatwick - it's connected to Gatwick airports South terminal by a covered walkway.
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Exit the M23 at Junction 9 and follow the signs for Gatwick Airport. At the first roundabout turn left towards the South Terminal. Move into the right hand lane. The hotel is on the left and is clearly sign posted. You can park right outside the hotel for 10 minutes while you drop off bags and passengers. Drive to one of the nearby airport car parks.
If you book Meet and Greet someone will meet you at the hotel to collect your car and deliver it back to you at the end of your holiday.
If youre arriving via public transport. Trains to Gatwick Airport arrive at the South terminal and its a five-minute walk, under cover, from the train station to the Gatwick Hilton.
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The car parks we use for the Hilton at Gatwick are just minutes from the hotel and easy to find. Leaving your car with us is a convenient, simple and safe option - and our great value packages mean you can make big savings by booking your hotel room and your parking all together.
Youve got three options for parking your car when you stay at the Hilton dropping it off at our great value off-airport car parks, Airparks; parking it yourself in a car park at the North terminal; or booking Maple Manors Meet and Greet package, where your car is collected from the hotel, taken to a secured car park, and brought back to you at the end of your holiday. And with our Best Price Guarantee, we know you wont find your parking cheaper anywhere else.
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Your simplest and most convenient option if you're parking at Gatwick airport is to let someone else do it for you! When you arrive, one of Maple Manor's chauffeurs will collect your car from you outside the hotel. They'll take it to Maple Manor's secured car park, where it will stay while you're away. You're then free to check into the hotel and start your holiday. At the end of your holiday, Maple Manor will bring your car to the terminal for you.
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The best value option is to combine your stay at the Hilton with parking at Purple Parking, a secured off-airport car park just three miles from Gatwick. Again, it's a very convenient option - you'll take your car to Purple Parking on your way to the Hilton, and Purple Parking will take you right to the South terminal. When you come back from holiday, Purple Parking will pick you up from the South terminal and take you back to the car park so you can pick up your car - the bus runs every 20 minutes.
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The first thing youll notice about your room at the Gatwick Hilton is the peace and quiet. Even though theres an airport right outside your windows, those windows are soundproofed and triple-glazed so you can watch the planes taking off and landing without hearing a thing.
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Weve tried it ourselves and not only do you get a great nights sleep, you get a surprise in the morning when you remember youre right in the middle of one of the worlds busiest airports.
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The rooms are everything youd expect from a Hilton warm, elegant and sumptuously comfortable with every possible convenience at your fingertips.
Every room has an en-suite bathroom with La Source toiletries, a plasma screen TV with pay-per-view movies, internet access, a telephone, a radio and MP3 player dock, a hairdryer, tea and coffee and air conditioning.
Double rooms
Standard double rooms at the Gatwick Hilton are large and luxurious at 23m2. Quiet, comfortable and very spacious for two, these beautiful rooms come with every modern convenience as standard. Relax with a book in the easy chair, spread your belongings out on the desk and sink blissfully into the big double bed at the end of the day.
Family rooms
The Hiltons family rooms are even more spacious at 52m2 and have a large family bathroom and loads of storage. Standard family rooms come with one double and two single beds, and theres also the option of adding a cot or a roll-out bed so you can comfortably fit in up to three kids as well as mum and dad.
The Gatwick Hilton also offers compact family rooms, which are still much larger than the standard doubles at 32m2. Compact family rooms have one double bed and two bunks, so there's plenty of space for two adults and two children.
Finally, the Hilton has a number of connecting rooms which are perfect for parents who want to keep the kids near at hand but enjoy some privacy for themselves.
The Gatwick Hilton also offers triple rooms with three single beds, which are suitable for three adults.
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It's worth staying overnight at the Gatwick Hilton just to enjoy the food. The Hilton boasts two excellent restaurants, two bars serving food and a Costa coffee shop offering cakes and hot drinks. For a really great start to your holiday, spend your evening at Amy's or the Garden Restaurant - and be sure not to miss the Hilton's world-class breakfast buffet before you fly.
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- Dinner
- 5.30pm to 10.30pm
The light and spacious Garden Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner every day - and you can save money on both when you book through Holiday Extras. Plus, children under 10 eat free - from a special children's menu created by child nutrition expert Annabel Karmel - as long as they're with an adult who is having a meal too.
However you like to start the day, the Garden Restaurant's huge, delicious buffet breakfast will hit the spot. There's English breakfast, cold meats, cheeses, fresh fruit salads, a dozen different types of cereal and toast and we've never seen so many pots of jam in one place! Breakfast starts at 5.30am, so linger over fresh tea, coffee and fruit juices if you have the time, or be in and out in under 10 minutes if you're in a hurry for an early flight (we've done it, it's really that quick). You couldn't hope for a better start to your day - or to your holiday.
If you're looking for plenty of choice, dinner at the Garden Restaurant won't disappoint. We recommend the buffet, a nightly banquet of more than 100 dishes, from seafood starters and soup of the day to fresh salads and roasts from the carvery - plus a whole counter of delicious desserts and the hotel's extensive drinks menu. You could eat at the Garden Restaurant buffet every night for a month and never have the same meal twice.
Alternatively, try the Garden Restaurant's a la carte menu, which features the Hilton burger, flash-fried tiger prawns and succulent Scottish steaks, as well as four different curries, pizzas and pasta dishes.
Amy's Restaurant
Opening times
- Every day
- 6pm to 11pm
The elegant, intimate Amy's Restaurant serves a la carte cuisine every evening. If you want to spend the night before you fly enjoying a truly world-class meal, book a table at Amy's now. Enjoy the food, enjoy the extensive wine list or just enjoy the company of your travelling companions in the quietly luxurious surroundings.
Amy's Restaurant is next to Amy's Bar, which is open until 2am every night, giving you plenty of time to finish your drinks or relax with a cocktail after dinner.
Snacks and other dining options
Both Amy's Bar in the main atrium and Charlie Fry's Sports Bar serve bar meals, with Amy's offering excellent light lunches, including Cajun chicken salads, hot sandwiches and plenty of vegetarian options.
For guests upgrading to an executive room, there's also the executive lounge, which serves free canapés every evening from 6.30pm and a free continental breakfast between 6am and 10.30am every morning.
Refreshment at the Gatwick Hilton
Drink in a bar that's at the top of its game on top of the world
A wine list running to more than 50 bottles. Hot fresh coffee and tea. Cocktails, shaken and stirred. Draught and bottled beers. Service until 2am. If youre looking to start your holiday early with a few drinks, youve come to the right place. Try the Hilton Gatwick for its two excellent bars, a great selection of drinks and all the time you need to enjoy them.
Amys Bar
Part cocktail bar, part cafe and part wine bar, Amys has something for everyone.
Opening times
- Weekdays
- 8am to 2am
- Weekends
- 11am to 2am
If you want a lighter bite for lunch, Amys serves snacks every day from noon until 5pm. If youre looking for a comfortable spot to spend some time in the afternoon, its a great place to catch up with your emails over a coffee, thanks to the wireless internet access. And Amys Bar sits right next to Amys Restaurant, so its the perfect spot to unwind before dinner or retire to afterwards with a cocktail or two.
The Hilton at Gatwick was lovely, from the staff to the meal in the evening. It was worth every penny. Ms Bullio
Charlie Frys Sports Bar
Charlie Frys Sports Bar is a relaxed, informal pub-style bar on the ground floor of the Gatwick Hilton. With big screen TVs showing all the latest sports and a wide range of beers, wines, cocktails and soft drinks, Charlie Frys is a great spot for a quiet pint before or after dinner.
Opening times
- 7 Days a week
- 5pm to 11pm
The atmosphere is friendly and the bar staff very accommodating we asked them to change channels for the football one evening and they were happy to switch one of the TVs over for the match.
Charlie Frys is right next to the Garden Restaurant, so its easy to pop in for a drink before dinner or finish your drinks at your own pace after youve enjoyed your meal.
It's FREE if you find it cheaper elsewhere
Were so sure you wont find a better deal for the Gatwick Hilton, well give it to you free if you find it cheaper elsewhere for less. So, if you can find exactly the same product cheaper within 24 hours of confirming your booking with Holiday Extras, it's yours for free.
Tried, tested, recommended
We make sure we visit the Gatwick Hilton at least once a month. Weve slept in the beds, eaten in every restaurant and relaxed in every bar. Weve even parked our car using every one of the options we offer. We do this at every hotel and car park we sell so we know that our partners are as dedicated as we are to making your holiday hassle-free.
Customer Reviews:
Booking in was fine but my room was in a very noisy location - would have expected a Hilton to have installed some means of muffling noise of travellers coming and going at all hours. However it was the closest to the Checkin in the South Terminal so that was the only plus.Miss Soper (Gatwick Hilton)
The only reason we stay at the Gatwick Hilton Hotel is for convenience to be right there at the airport. The Hotel is nothing special. Restaurants are dreadful and bar prices are high. Every time we stay there they forget to give us a wake up call.....not that we really need one as we use our mobile phone alarms but it has become a point of principle now!Mrs Vied (Gatwick Hilton)
Hotel was excellent and in a brilliant location to walk to the airport defiantly a bonus, we pre booked an Eve meal to and this was lovelyMrs Thompson (Gatwick Hilton)
When I made the booking, the man I spoke to was most helpful. We had a short talk about where I was going and when I told him it was for a 50th Wedding he must have put it on the form. We had an upgrade at the Hilton at the start and end of our holiday and admission t0o the executive lounge. Thank you who ever it was.Mr Seaton (Gatwick Hilton)
The Hilton at Gatwick was fine. We regularly have an evening meal at the Garden restaurant, but the selection and quality of the food has deteriorated.Mr Pollentine (Gatwick Hilton)
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Treat your staff to a little Idaho Hospitality.
Corporate groups find Red Horse Mountain Ranch as an all-inclusive destination capable of handling their accommodations, meals, activities, and meeting requirements for a successful team building or strategic planning retreat. Making adjustments to fit a corporate group's needs is usually available. Our goal is to make sure you meet your goals and objectives.
If you're looking for a corporate group meeting location which can customize your stay, Red Horse Mountain Ranch may surprise you. Customizing a vacation is something we do each week for 8 or more families. If it's a strategic meeting, or maybe a team building experience, Red Horse Mountain Ranch has the resources to make it a perfect corporate activity. Contact the ranch for your customized group package at (888) 689-9860.
Accommodations for your group.
Depending on your group's dynamics, the ranch can accommodate up to 42 in authentic log cabins and lodge suites with a rustic luxury feel. Accommodations at the ranch include:
- Full bathrooms including bathtub and showers
- Heaters & Air Conditioners
- Authentic Log Furniture
- Refrigerators, microwaves, coffee maker
- Hot chocolate, teas & coffee
- Pillow top beds, Down comforters, multiple pillows
- Covered porches and private decks
- Hairdryer, bath gels, shampoo, conditioner & hand lotion.
- Alarm clocks, games
- Daily housekeeping service
- Bath robes
- Laundry services
- In-room massage services
Meeting Spaces
The ranch has three different indoor meeting rooms and plenty of outdoor areas to meet. The largest room is approximately 2500 square feet and the smallest approximately 1500 square feet, plenty of space and room for corporate groups of 40 or less. Lodging for corporate groups is approximately 40 people and a/v equipment, easels, projector screens, and other equipment can be provided.
Guided Adventures, Team Building, & the Challenge Course.
Red Horse Mountain Ranch is well known for its amazing list of guided adventures. Corporate groups are able to not only enjoy comfortable meeting spaces and accommodations, but have the chance to take in a few outdoor adventures. If the group is also here with other family members not needing to included in meetings, they'll be off enjoying adventures with our guides. Horseback riding, kayaking, sporting clays, archery courses, fishing trips, mountain bikes, and more are available during your group's stay.
Setting Red Horse Mountain Ranch apart from other possibilities is our extensive Challenge Course. The concept of our Ropes Challenge Course is for groups and individuals to experience problem solving, commitment, and team building in a safe setting. The course is made up of zip lines, high elements from 20-40 feet in the air, a 60 climbing wall/rappel tower, and a series of low elements and portable games. The staff of the ranch has multiple course facilitators to accommodate a number of large or small group exercises.
Dining at the Ranch.
The chefs will delight you with daily fresh breads, seemingly endless buffets, 7-course dining, and outdoor western ranch cooking. All of your entrees, appetizers, salads are made fresh daily. Lunches and dinners always include salad and seasonal, regional produce whenever possible, as well as breads and desserts, made fresh daily. Our kitchen staff is dedicated to making sure that you and your children enjoy every meal during your stay. We are open to special meal requests and dietary concerns for you and your family. We encourage you to fill out the allergy and food preference portions of the Activity Form so that we can be prepared for your visit upon arrival.
Other Amenities.
- Laundry Service. A laundry service is available to our guests at no charge. This allows you to enjoy your time at the ranch and help minimize your luggage requirements if you are traveling by air. A laundry bag is provided in your room, and your laundry is returned to you by cocktail hour of the same day.
- Wireless Internet & Phone. WiFi connectivity is available in the main lodge and is available at no charge. With our location, internet is provided via a satellite. Connection speeds are considered broadband; we expect our service to be sporadic. The lodge also has two phones available for our guests and there is no charge for local and long distance calls in the continental United States. For our overseas guests, please have a calling card to make your calls.
- Trading Post. The Trading Post store and office is staffed from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m. daily and is a perfect place to get any questions answered during your stay. Cowboy hats, clothing, souvenirs, and personal hygiene and other items can also be found.
- Kitchen. The kitchen is open from 6:00 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. for any needs you may have. Breakfast is served in the main dining room between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served at 12:00, and dinners are typically served at 6:00 p.m. If there is anything you may need the chefs will be more than happy to accommodate you.
- Snacks. A wealth of snacks are always available in the lodge, including such things as fresh baked goods, cereals, fresh fruit, cookies, and trail mix. Guests are more than welcome to help themselves at anytime.
- Coffee, Teas, etc. Hot coffee, pops, teas, iced tea, orange juice, lemonade, fruit punch, and water are always available in the lodge.
- Full Service Bar. A full service bar is located in the Main Lodge and open during lunch, the afternoon, and through dinner. Alcoholic beverages are available to adults at no charge during cocktail hour. A selection of fine microbrews, wines, and spirits is available.
- Library & Game Room. The library contains a large selection of books, games, satellite TV, a guest computer, and wireless internet connection. The library is open all the time.
Guest Comment:
"Litehouse, Inc. has utilized Red Horse Mountain Ranch for two separate team building retreats in the last two years, including a departmental team building day and a management retreat. Our time on the ranch was truly a wonderful experience. From the moment we made initial contact with the ranch, the service level was phenomenal. They worked with us to ensure that we exceeded the experience that we desired. The lodging and food were excellent and prove that you can have a top quality experience without the 5 star rating. From the facilities to the entertainment and from the food to the hospitality, Red Horse Mountain Ranch is surely a place Litehouse will visit again."
Kelly Prior, CFO
Litehouse, Inc. 2008


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After nearly a year of research and development, we have created an entirely new website for your enjoyment and education. Not only can you find out about the latest exhibits and events at the Petersen Automotive Museum, but you can also peruse our collection, do research, find educational content from past exhibits, find historical images and items not on display, and much more! Visit our Collection and Archives database, and you will find many types of automotive artifacts from automobiles to early 1900's signaling gloves. Search the database for specific vehicles or years of vehicles. Each vehicle has multiple photos and a description, and some have related articles, historical documentation and photography, links to associated museum exhibits, and video.
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BY iseekgolf.com | Australasian PGA Tour | 2006 Australian PGA Championship | General | 10 Mar 2006
The PGA of Australia today announced the 2006 Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship would be held 7 – 10 December at the Hyatt Regency Coolum on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
The announcement was made at a joint press conference releasing the entire summer of golf dates with the PGA Tour of Australasia, Golf Australia and IMG. The significance of all of these golfing bodies working closely to promote the ensuing summer of golf schedule demonstrates a significant and historic level of cooperation amongst all of the parties.
Mr Max Garske, Chief Executive Officer of the PGA said in a statement "The PGA is delighted to be working with the PGA Tour, Golf Australia and IMG to promote our flagship summer tournament. The Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship has gone from strength to strength in the past five years in Queensland and our strategic plan moving forward promises to be innovative and exciting."
Also at the press conference Mr Garske stated that the PGA is also committed to providing elite pathways for Australia's emerging golf talent to grow and prosper particularly through the Von Nida Tour which the PGA supports with joint partner PGA Tour of Australasia.
"The PGA is committed to making this a viable and self sustainable Tour in the short term and to continue to build on its strength. The PGA recently appointed former tournament professional David Podlich on a full-time basis to oversee the Von Nida Tour and the PGA also under-writes the five State PGA Championships".
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certification
The ISC2's CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification is an advanced-level certification specially meant for IT security professionals who have a minimum of five years of professional experience (effective Jan 1st 2012) in the field of information security.More ...
If someone is planning to build a career in Information Security which is one of today's most visible professions and if you have at least five full years of experience in Information Security, then the correct choice will be CISSP credential. It's the credential for professionals who develop policies and procedures in information security.
The CISSP certification validates your abilities and knowledge of the ten domains of a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) such as access control, application security, cryptography, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, IS and risk management, operations security, physical security, security architecture and design, telecommunications and network security, and legal, regulations, compliance and investigations.
The CISSP Certification was the first credential in the field of information security, accredited by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standard 17024:2003. CISSP certification is not only an objective measure of excellence, but a globally recognized standard of achievement.
Requirements for ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certification
- Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of direct full-time professional security work experience in two or more of the ten domains of the (ISC)² CISSP CBK.
- Candidates may receive a one year experience waiver with a four-year college degree, or regional equivalent OR additional credential from the (ISC)² approved list, thus requiring four (4) years of direct full-time professional security work experience in two or more of the ten domains of the CISSP CBK.
For more details, please visit ISC2's website.
The certification requires you to pass only one exam:
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Fulfilling dreams through education-A A +A
Friday, April 25, 2014
THEY may be in prison, but they're free to dream.
Twenty-one inmates at the Mandaue City Jail marched in their white togas yesterday morning at the jail's rooftop to receive their elementary and high school diplomas.
They got their diplomas after passing the accreditation and equivalency test given under the Department of Education's (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS).
When he gets out of jail, Marino Rosaceña hopes to pursue a degree in engineering.
The 33-year-old former printing shop employee who was arrested in 2010 on drug charges celebrated his high school graduation with his wife Mitchelle.
"I'm giving him all my support," she said, fighting back tears. Mitchelle, 23, visits her husband every day and brings all their five children to see him every Sunday.
Practical lessons
Marino, who graduated with a silver medal, did not get past second year in high school. He admitted giving in to temptations as an adolescent.
"Karon nga naa na tay pamilya, maningkamot na gyud ta makahuman eskwela (Now that I have a family of my own, I will strive to finish my studies)," he said.
More than 40 inmates took the accreditation and equivalency test last October, but only 21 passed. Before taking the test, they underwent learning sessions once a week for about four months. Majority registered to get a high school diploma.
The DepEd Mandaue City Division assigned two teachers to handle the first batch of ALS students at the city jail.
"Reaching out to inmates is one of our advocacies," said Ismaelita Desabille, the division's ALS supervisor.
Unlike in formal schools, ALS focuses on adult-learning approach where lessons are more practical than theoretical, Desabille said. "ALS is experiential," she added.
Louie Patrecio Batal, one of the two ALS teachers at the jail, said 44 inmates have enlisted for the next accreditation and equivalency test.
Community centers
Aside from the city jail, they also helped seven patients at the Cebu Training and Rehabilitation Center in Barangay Jagobiao get elementary and high school diplomas.
Twenty-two of the 27 barangays in Mandaue have established ALS community learning centers for out-of-school youths and adults.
Last year, over 200 dropouts enrolled for an elementary diploma and over 600 registered for a high school diploma.
ALS teacher Blandy Sisonrojas said common reasons why ALS enrollees failed to finish formal education include poverty, vices and family problems.
"For the adults, they are ashamed of going back to formal school because of their age," she said.
At the city jail, the oldest inmate to receive an elementary diploma was 55 years old. For high school, the oldest graduate was 53 years old.
"The ALS gives hope to those who were not able to finish their elementary and high school education," Sisonrojas said.
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"...William Hill Pitt (August 16, 1813 – February 21, 1873) was a prominent bandleader in the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His band, known as the Nauvoo Brass Band, was the main band in Nauvoo, Illinois, and played an important role in the crossing of Iowa during the Mormon pioneer trek. Pitt was born in Dymock, England. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1840. By 1842, Pitt had moved to Nauvoo, Illinois. There he organized a band that originally served as a band for the Nauvoo Legion but soon expanded to performing at a full array of community events. During the Mormons' trek across Iowa in 1846, Pitt's band not only helped to keep people happy with its music but also raised money by holding ticketed events in communities through which they passed. Pitt was in the original group to go to the Salt Lake Valley with Brigham Young in 1847. In 1852, Pitt served as a missionary in England for the LDS Church. Although his band existed in Utah Territory it was not as prominent as it had been previously..."
SOURCE: Wikipedia contributors, 'William Pitt (Mormon)', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 25 June 2011, 20:40 UTC, <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Pitt_(Mormon)&oldid=436209971> [accessed 5 February 2012]
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Pitt, William
Birth Date: 16 Aug 1813 Death Date: 21 Feb. 1873 Gender: Male Age: 37 Company: Edward Hunter Company (1850)
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Apparently the middle name of "Hill" was added by a descendant to distinguish him from other men by the name of William Pitt. "Hill" does not appear on any contemporary document, including his personal Bible.
SOURCE: http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneerdetails/1,15791,4018-1-5635,00.html
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"...On all documents made during his life time he appears as William Pitt. The middle name Hill was added some time after his death and has been changed in the SLC cemetery records about the time of the replaced the headstone in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
HILL was never sited by any source during his life and should NOT be used..."
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August 16, 1813
Dymock, Gloschester, England
December 12, 1861
Age 48
Salt Lake City, UT
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Two U.S. Scholars Share Nobel Prize In Economics
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LRA Approves Reuse Plan for Walter Reed
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The reuse plan for the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington is one step closer to gaining approval from the city council after the property's LRA endorsed the plan last month.
Redevelopment likely can't begin for several years, as the Army is not expected to convey the site for at least 15 months, reported the Washington City Paper. The plan calls for 3.1 million square feet of development on the city's 67.5-acre parcel, with more than half devoted to residential use, a quarter for office space and the remaining retail and creative space. The city has selected five nonprofits to receive space on the campus.
Officials are preparing a solicitation for a master developer, according to the City Paper. The LRA needed to update the plan after the Army redrew the boundaries of the 113-acre site last year.


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Welcome to ASHI's Accreditation Program. Please click on the links above to access accreditation information and files.
Please click here for the ASHI Learning Builder Site (currently accredited laboratory applications, interim reports, and inspection procedures.) If you need login assistance please contact Melissa Weeks ().
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