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Cottage / 3 bedrooms / sleeps 6
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Think of the most luxurious cottage you have ever stayed in. Think of the place where the peace and quiet is so ideal that you want to return to that place again and again. Clover Cottage is just that place. Its a relaxing haven of peace and quiet just 50 metres from the shore of Lough Erne in the beautiful Fermanagh Lakelands.
Clover Cottage is your home for your holiday and we make sure it is welcoming, sumptuous, warm and very well equipped. Attention to detail and your comfort at Clover Cottage is our priority. On arrival we'll meet and greet you and show you around to ensure you know how everything works, so you can start to relax from the moment you sit down with a refreshing cup of tea and a home made scone.
Clover Cottage is the ideal place to enjoy the charm and tranquillity of our private 11 acre parkland, Portagaria Wood, right on the shore of Lough Erne, the jewel in Fermanagh's crown. You'll be elevated slightly above the water so your views of the water are truly spectacular. Clover Cottage is your 5 star lakeside character Irish Cottage experience, its more than just a cottage.
Discover splendid woodland and lough views from this luxurious, relaxing retreat. Stroll in an area of outstanding natural beauty with serene tranquil waters and rolling hillsides. Whilst all views of the lough through the deciduous woodland are lovely, late autumn, winter and early spring views are even more spectacular. Relax in front of your homely log burning stove, with a glass of wine in your hand, whilst you take in the spectacular water views. This peace and quiet simply has to be experienced!
We have invested heavily in quality, so Clover Cottage is not the cheapest but its amongst the best. We guarantee a luxury stay in one of Ireland's Premier Cottages.
Rowena and her family have stayed twice and this is what Rowena says "Irish Cottages is a fabulous place for a holiday 'away from it all'. The cottages are extremely well furnished and everything you should need is there for you. You are welcomed warmly on arrival and nothing is too much trouble for staff to sort out for you. I would recommend Irish Cottages to anyone who is looking for a 5* self-catering holiday in beautiful Irish countryside. Rating 5 out of 5."
Ruth stayed with her family and says, "This is a group of gorgeous self catering cottages in Ireland. They overlook and are right next to Lough Erne, perfect for launching a kayak and fishing. The cottages are beautiful, so relaxing and genuinely 5 star quality. The attention to detail in the cottages is amazing - the kitchen is better equipped than mine, the flowers and wine and welcome pack on arrival a lovely touch! And the kids loved it (there is a play area and lots of space!). We had grand plans to go out and ended up relaxing on the patio, kayaking from the cottage and not getting out of bed until midday (unheard of with children!!!). If you go, take a glass of wine to the hot tub. It's divine."
You have worked hard, so reward yourself by relaxing in the peace and quiet of the beautiful Fermanagh countryside at Clover Cottage - your ideal five star luxury cottage that combines the charm of the traditional country cottage with a fully equipped and modern interior and beautiful furnishing. WiFi available so you can keep in touch with your world if you wish to, whilst hidden away in the heart of the countryside. Shared hot tub available to make your stay really special. One of four cottages available from Irish Cottages. You'll love Lough Erne and the rugged Donegal coastline.
With Lough Erne literally right outside your door, you will be assured of magical moods and stunning views. You can stroll by serene tranquil waters, framed by mellow mists, and rolling hillsides in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
|Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms
|3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms, 1 En suites and 1 Shower rooms
|Nearest beach
|Murvagh, Co Donegal 15 km
|Car essential
|Nearest Amenities
|3 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Belfast International Airport 150 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Jacuzzi or hot tub, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
|Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|Double beds (1), Single beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 6
|Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair
|Balcony or terrace, Private garden, Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Climbing frame, Swing set, Private fishing lake or river
|Secure parking, Suitable for people with restricted mobility, Not suitable for wheelchair users
|Further details indoors
A truly luxurious and spacious character cottage with stunning lough and woodland views - sleeps up to 6 in comfort and luxury
On the ground floor:
- A large comfortable lounge with inglenook fireplace, wood burning stove, widescreen TV, Freeview, DVD, Hi-Fi, CD, books, games, CDs, DVDs, welcome pack and guide to things to do and places to visit
- Sun lounge, overlooking lough, with wicker furniture opening onto the patio with furniture and BBQ
- Kitchen/diner, overlooking lough, fully equipped, opening onto patio
- Wet room with WC, shower, etc
- Kitchen equipped with fridge, freezer, oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, electric vegetable steamer, coffee maker, food processor, mixer and the usual kitchen equipment. Flatscreen TV, Freeview, CD, radio
- WiFi
On the first floor:
- Double bedroom with double bed, oak furniture and en-suite bathroom
- Double bedroom with twin beds and oak furniture
- Double bedroom with single or twin beds (as required) and oak furniture
- Family bathroom with bath and shower
• Patio furniture
• Picnic areas
• Hot tub on site
• Fishing stands
• Bicycles for hire
Our Package includes:
- Electricity
- Hot water
- Central heating for up to 4 hours/day with top up by meter
|Further details outdoors
A great place for a woodland or lough side barbecue. Tranquil walks amongst the trees and by serene waters. Great scenery and plenty of wildlife to be observed. On site children's play ground and bicycle hire.
Local pub about 3 minutes drive. Local village with good pub food about 5 minutes drive.
The County Fermanagh region
It is a place with heart. Friendly people will greet you warmly. It is also a place of beautiful views, hazy mountains, rugged coastline and rugged countryside.
Devenish Island - one of the largest of the 200 islands of Lough Erne - the site of the ruins of an abbey and of a perfect 12th century round tower, reached by ferry (about 20 mins drive)
Castle Coole - a magnificent neo-classical house, the family home of the Earls of Belmore, with remarkably fine interiors (about 20 mins drive)
Florence Court - built in mid eighteenth century in magnificent rococo style. The house has been meticulously restored (about 30 mins drive)
Marble Arch Caves - magnificent Mesozoic limestone caves (about 30 mins drive)
Enniskillen Castle - incorporating The Regimental Museum, The Watergate History and Heritage Centre (about 20 mins drive)
In County Donegal visit:
Glenveagh National Park & Gardens - Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north-west of Co. Donegal. It is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains and pristine lakes. The Park, over 14,000 acres in extent consists of three areas. Glenveagh is the haunt of many rare and interesting plants and animals and is famous for it's fine herd of red deer. (about an hour's drive)
Sandy Beaches - nearby are the beautiful Donegal coast sandy beaches of Murvagh, Rossnowlagh, Mullaghmore and Rosses Point (about 15 mins drive)
Start your holiday or short break in splendid peace and quiet. When you are ready to venture out you'll find:
A lovely woodland walk up Aghnablaney/Derrin Mountain (more of a hill than a mountain!) with superb views over the open countryside and lough.
The most local pub is about 3 minutes drive, where you can enjoy great atmosphere, meet the very friendly locals and join in the variety of weekly activities. Opens from 9pm until late!
Good pub food at the Pettigo Inn, in the local village of Pettigo (about 5 minutes drive). Again, great atmosphere and friendly local people.
Local shops of reasonable size in the local village of Kesh (about 10 minutes drive). A good range of cosy pubs, good food, atmosphere and friendly locals.
Hire a bicycle and enjoy the Pettigo History Trail. You will discover Pettigo has a huge history for a small town - an enjoyable day out.
Hire a bicycle and take in beauty of the surrounding countryside - cards with local cycle routes available in the cottage.
Castle Caldwell Forest - RSPB reserve. Shore walks, castle ruins and picnic areas. (About 5 mins drive). Great place for an early morning run in the dew or mist on Lough Erne.
Belleek Pottery - Ireland's oldest and most historic pottery. Guided tours, restaurant and museum. (About 10 mins drive). Nice cafe and good pub food at the Jolly Farmers pub.
Castle Archdale Country Park - woodland and loughshore walks, marina, boat hire, kayak hire, access to White Island, tearooms, bicycle hire and pony trekking. (About 15 mins drive)
Lough Navar - take the scenic drive through Lough Navar and you will reach a dramatic cliff-top viewing point with a sweeping panoramic view across Lough Erne to the distant Donegal mountains. Stop off at viewpoints, picnic sites and marked trails. (About 20 mins drive)
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The South Dakota Legislature in session. There's no law or rule that requires South Dakota lawmakers to abstain from votes that affect their personal or family interests something many lawmakers say is for the best. / Elisha Page / Argus Leader
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View a list of each states conflict of interest laws online: www.ncsl.org/legislatures-elections/ethicshome/50-state-table-conflict-of-interest-definitions.aspx
When the South Dakota Senate began a debate earlier this year about paying ambulance service providers, the only senator who regularly drives an ambulance was absent.
It was a deliberate decision by Sen. Tim Rave. His experience as an EMT was precisely why he thought he shouldnt be voting on or even debating on the issue.
My general philosophy has been, if I thought there was any direct or even frankly indirect link to a personal business item, I just abstain from that vote, said Rave, a Republican from Baltic.
Raves decision was a personal choice. Theres no law or rule that requires South Dakota lawmakers to abstain from votes that affect their personal or family interests something many lawmakers say is for the best.
While ethics groups say its dangerous when lawmakers can vote to enrich or protect their interests or the interests of their employers, legislators from both parties counter that by saying that better laws result when they weigh in and vote on issues where they have experience.
Being citizen legislators, theres always going to be conflicts, said Rep. Jim Peterson, D-Revillo.
I feel, you vote for whats best for your constituents no matter what.
So, for many lawmakers, allowing farmers to vote on agriculture-related bills and teachers to vote on education bills is a good thing, not a problem.
Obviously the citizen legislature looks to farmers to take the lead on ag issues, and insurance agents to take the lead on many of the insurance issues. Right or wrong, its become an acceptable way of governing in South Dakota, said House Minority Leader Bernie Hunhoff, D-Yankton.
Its usually excused with the argument that we all know what everybody else does for a living, and we just take any bias they may have into consideration as we listen to their arguments.
But ethics watchdogs are skeptical.
That argument sounds good in theory, said Gordon Witkin, managing editor of the Center for Public Integrity. If theyd like to speak and testify and educate, that sounds great. But that doesnt mean they should be voting on legislation that directly affects, or could directly affect, the profits of their business. That is the very definition of a conflict of interest.
Differing viewpoints
Some lawmakers say they often think about questions of conflict of interest. House Majority Leader David Lust, R-Rapid City, said thats something Im always very sensitive to. But Lust, who said hes prepared to abstain if a conflict arises, said it can be hard to know where to draw the line.
In theory, every vote I take somehow impacts a client of my law firm, Lust said, referring to Rapid Citys Gunderson Palmer Nelson & Ashmore, LLP.
Other lawmakers say conflicts of interest isnt big issue.
Thats a question Ive never really thought about very much, said Rep. Jim Bolin, R-Canton. Ive thought about a lot of other things (but not that).
Several lawmakers said theyve never had a vote come up where they felt uncomfortable because of a conflict of interest.
I have never had even a glimmer of a vote on a bill, in committee or on the House floor, that I thought a yay or nay vote would positively or negatively affect my business, said Rep. Charlie Hoffman, R-Eureka, who is a cattle rancher.
Peterson, a farmer, said the same thing.
I dont know if thats ever happened. Weve never had anything thats had much monetary value for ag, he said
Because South Dakota has a part-time, citizen legislature, many members of the body have outside business interests.
And no matter what job a lawmaker has, some issue will pop up that has some sort of direct or indirect relation to a lawmakers business, Rave said.
Witkin acknowledged that fact but said that kind of situation makes strong ethics guidelines all the more important.
The potential conflicts of interest are really built into the system, which makes it doubly essential that clear rules be laid down about avoiding voting on legislation that will directly affect the legislators outside career or interests, he said.
Stance varies when dealing with conflicts
When lawmakers do see themselves facing a conflict of interest, they can take a number of different approaches.
Sen. Stan Adelstein, R-Rapid City, said he doesnt see any problem with voting on a bill that affects his interests as long as he makes a full disclosure of those interests to the Legislature.
Because Im in business in a small state with voluntary legislators, as long as my position was clear, I would not be obligated to not vote for or (vote) against a bill, he said. You make a full disclosure of the extent that you benefit from it or are injured by it.
Sen. Billie Sutton, D-Burke, made a similar decision to disclose and vote this year when a bill came up to create a program that encourages lawyers to practice in rural areas.
Suttons wife is in law school and plans to move back to Burke after graduating.
I think I made that comment in committee, (that) Im a little hesitant to vote for the bill because of the potential that my wife could benefit if she were to be picked, Sutton said. I also stated that I hoped that they wouldnt give it to her because shes on a full ride there and would be coming home anyway.
But Sutton said the bill was so important for his rural district he felt obligated to support it.
I looked at it from the overall view. For rural South Dakota, its a good thing to be able to attract lawyers to rural areas regardless of whether I could be affected by it or not, he said.
Beneficial to employers of lawmakers
In addition to bills affecting a lawmakers business or their family, they also can have an effect on their employer. Many lawmakers work for, or have spouses who work for, some of the most active companies and interest groups in the state.
Sen. Mark Johnston, R-Sioux Falls, who works for Sanford Health, has been involved in many health care-related debates. He was active on the issue of whether South Dakota should expand Medicaid something Sanford and the other big health systems in the state support and opposing a health insurance reform the big hospitals opposed.
His experience in the health care industry is a strength, not a problem, Johnston said.
Theres two sides to every issue, he said. Based on my experience, my knowledge, my skills, and the input from the folks that I represent, thats how I (approach) the particular issue.
Johnstons employer, he said, is irrelevant, except that it gives him more knowledge to bring to debates.
I look at it in ... whats best for the citizens, whats best for the folks that elect me into office, he said.
Some lawmakers face votes where their personal interests and their view of the states interests conflict. Hunhoff recalls a bill that would have taxed magazine subscriptions significant given his role as publisher of South Dakota Magazine.
Im not going to vote for me, Im going to vote as if I wasnt the publisher, Hunhoff said of his thinking at the time. He ultimately voted for the bill increasing the tax on his own business.
Others say its important to recuse themselves, in whole or in part, from measures with a potential conflict.
Rep. Tim Rounds said he took a back seat when the Legislature debated a bill to create a new class of artisan distillery licenses on the request of two of Rounds brothers, Jamison and Tom.
I voted, but I did not get involved with the bill itself, he said. I did not testify. I didnt speak on it.
Lust said Republicans sometimes come to him with concerns about a potential conflict.
My advice is, if youre at all concerned, just dont vote, he said. Dont participate in the debate and walk off the floor when that bills being discussed.
That doesnt happen often, but it does occur, he said.
States take many different approaches
Each of the 49 other states handles conflicts of interest for legislators in different ways. Wyoming, like South Dakota, doesnt have any rules about legislators voting where they have a direct business interest, according to a database of state conflict of interest laws maintained by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Minnesota requires lawmakers to disclose conflicts of interest, but doesnt actually require them to abstain.
That notice does not get filed with the campaign finance board, or does not get published in any way the public would know about it, said Gary Goldsmith, executive director of the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, which oversees ethics matters for legislators.
In Wisconsin, conflicts of interest are banned for legislators, but the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board advises recusal only once every few years, said Jonathan Becker, manager of its ethics division.
The conflict of interest provisions apply more to officials in the executive branch, Becker said.
In state agencies, youre making decisions about who should get a contract, who should get a grant, a regulatory decision or a licensing decision where the conflict is clear, he said. When youre dealing with legislative decisions, youre generally dealing with the creation of statutes that create broad policy that apply to many, many people.
That directness distinction is key. No one suggests lawmakers shouldnt be able to vote on changes to tax rates because they also would be affected since everyone in the state would be affected the same way. Nor is there much doubt that a bill that would affect a single business in the state would be a conflict if the legislator owned that business. But where to draw the line between those points is murky.
Many states laws are so narrow as to be ridiculous, Witkin said. They say the legislator should recuse him or herself only if their individual business should be affected, rather than if their category of business should be affected. A legislator who runs a funeral home would claim that its fine for them to vote on rules affecting regulation and profits of funeral homes as long as the legislation wasnt directed only at their funeral home.
Witkins group wants states to ban legislators from voting on bills that would affect the industry in which they work or have an ownership stake.
And that there be an aggressive ethics agency to go with this that monitors these conflicts, and allows ordinary citizens, not just legislators, to raise complaints, he said.
No independent board to consider violations
South Dakota does not have an independent standing ethics board, though there are provisions to create ad hoc panels to consider alleged ethical violations. Its up to each legislator to decide for themselves whether they face a conflict of interest, and if so what to do about it.
Hunhoff wondered if South Dakota couldnt improve its rules for conflicts of interest, though he stopped short of endorsing any particular changes.
I think it puts legislators in a difficult spot at times, Hunhoff said of the current lack of rules. I dont know if it would be so bad for the legislative rules committee or the legislature as a whole to consider a better way.
Johnston, similarly, didnt back any particular changes but said hed be open to having that discussion about new conflict of interest laws.
Meanwhile, many other lawmakers from both parties say the system work fine as it is.
Rave, who said he makes a point to abstain if theres even the appearance of a conflict of interest, said he doesnt think his choice should be mandatory.
Youre one of 105 people, Rave said. I think thats a good enough check and balance in the system.
Sutton worries that putting more restrictions on legislators could discourage people from running especially young people who arent retired, and thus more likely to have conflicts.
We already have a hard enough time getting good candidates to run, getting good people elected who are going to do a really good job, he said. If you put more rules and regulations in place, it may hinder that further.
For Hoffman, the states small population offers protection from any wrongdoing. I think our state is small enough that if that would happen, wed know immediately, he said.
Lust said the moral integrity of state lawmakers makes such laws unnecessary.
The fact that you dont have those laws is more an attribute to South Dakota and the quality of people who serve in the Legislature, and frankly the quality of South Dakotans, Lust said. Ive found people I serve with very sensitive to the charge or potential perception that theyre aggrandizing themselves or benefiting themselves in some way.
One seeming paradox of ethics laws is that states with bigger histories of corruption have stricter ethics laws than states with fewer public scandals.
We believe that before a state, or at least Minnesota, will ever have a very strong conflict of interest or anti-corruption law ... there has to be a problem. And we havent seen a problem here, said Goldsmith of the Minnesota ethics board. I dont think its because the problem hasnt been discovered, it really is because the problem doesnt exist.
But Witkin said its hard to be sure.
The counter-argument was that states with few of the structures to prevent or sniff out corruption might be less likely to find any corruption, he said.
Whatever the size of a state, Witkin said preventing conflicts of interest is important.
Avoiding conflicts of interest and avoiding voting in self-interest is a core value of accountability and transparency, he said.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has launched "Build a New Chicago," a $7.2 billion infrastructure program that would create 30,000 jobs throughout the next three years, according to a Chicago-Sun Times report. [1]
As part of the program, Emanuel is urging major airlines to negotiate a fourth runway at Chicago O'Hare airport. This negotiation is part of a larger repackaged infrastructure plan that would: eliminate 26 miles of slow zones on the CTA's Blue Line during the next 10 years; renovate more than 100 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) stations; build a new [El] Green Line station connecting McCormick Place to Motor Row, and launch an ambitious bus rapid transit plan on the South Side and in the Central Business District, according to the report.
Emanuel's announcement of this initiative came on March 30, the same day that the House and Senate passed a 60-day extension of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFTEA-LU), the latest transportation bill, which was enacted on Aug. 10, 2005, and expired on Sept. 30, 2009.
"I'm announcing this when we have everything secure on the very day Washington is doing a 60-day extension on the highway bill," the mayor told the Chicago Sun-Times [1]. "The last highway bill was 2005. I can't let the city be held hostage to that dysfunction."
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The holdup at 600 S. Ninth Ave. was reported at 4:50 p.m. after a lone gunman entered the branch with what appeared to be a large, black, semiautomatic handgun and demanded cash, according to a news release.
The man reportedly jumped up on the counter and pointed the gun at the tellers. He is described as a white male, short hair, unknown age and was wearing a black cowboy hat; short-sleeved, button-up dark shirt; white and black athletic shoes and had his face covered with a dark-colored bandana.
A teller gave the man an undisclosed amount of money and he fled, police said.
No one was hurt and no shots were fired.
Detectives recovered an abandoned bicycle a short distance away that may have been ridden by the robber to and from the scene. Witnesses saw a man matching the robber's description riding the bicycle in the area. It is being processed for evidence. The bike is a Diamond Back, Sorrento model, women's-style red mountain bike.
Agents from the FBI responded to the scene and assisted in the initial investigation.
Detectives are asking for help in identifying the rider of the bicycle. Witnesses are asked to call detectives at 527-4434.
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Versailles, Ky.
Recent Obituaries
August 26, 2004
Ron F. Bates, 62, of Bold Court, husband of Elizabeth O. Bates, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at the Hospice Care Center, Lexington.
Born in Marion County, Ind., he was the son of Wilma Jean Bates, Indianapolis, Ind. and the late Richard Frances Bates. He and his wife had lived in Versailles for 27 years. He was a former U. S. Marine. He was a professional baker and former manager for the Pace Warehouse. He had been employed by the Transportation Department in vehicle enforcement for several years.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a sister, Kathy Gale, Greenwood, Ind., a brother, Tom Bates, Green Castle, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at the Acton Cemetery, Acton (Indianapolis), Ind.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the McDowell Cancer Foundation (Markey Cancer Center), 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0093. Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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William "Bill" Frakes, 56, of Quail Run Road, husband of Sandy Leach Frakes, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Born March 30, 1948, in Lexington, he was the son of George Frakes of Lexington and the late Jane O'Neal Frakes. He was the owner of George Frakes Jewelry in Lexington and was a member of King's Way Assembly of God Church in Versailles.
In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by two daughters, Laura and Abby Frakes, Versailles; and three brothers, George II, Mark, and Dan Frakes, all of Lexington.
Services were conducted Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at Clark Funeral Home, Rose Hill, by the Rev. Joseph S. Girdler. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Lexington. Casket bearers were Ron Durbin, Ralph Durbin, Benjamin Durbin, Jack Durbin, John Durbin, and Charlie Durbin.
Memorials are suggested to King's Way Assembly of God Church, 4175 Lexington Road, Versailles, KY 40383.
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Richmond Halcomb, 86, of 143 Dan Drive, husband of Geneva Shepherd Halcomb, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lexington.†
Born March 6, 1918, in Perry County, he was the son of the late Arthur and Maggie Adams Halcomb. Active as a member of Carpenters Union Local #1650, he had retired as a carpenter, but had been a coal miner and an employee of Dawson Bridge Company. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy of Versailles and was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Brenda Gayheart, Versailles, Barbara Spencer, Lexington, and Maggie Watts, Letcher County; a son, Donald Halcomb, Lexington; three sisters, Maxie Mays, Dora Smith, and Lona Smith, all of Perry County; a brother, Fess Halcomb, Perry County; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Services were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004, at the Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home by the Rev. Ken Lyle. Interment was at Rose Crest Cemetery. Casket bearers were Brad Gayheart, Jay Gayheart, Steve Watts, Scott Watts, Bryan Halcomb, and Don Anthony Halcomb. Honorary bearers were Arthur Honican, David Peters, Allen Wilkins, and Paul Wright.
Judy Ann Morgan, 53, of Versailles, died Sunday Aug. 22, 2004, at the St. Joseph Hospital East, Lexington.
A native of Woodford County, she was an adopted daughter of Blossom G. Morgan and the late Harold Morgan. She was a member of the New Vine Baptist Church, a graduate of Woodford County High School and the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science. She was employed for 17 years at Texas Instruments, and served four years on the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral†Directors.
Survivors include a daughter, Blossom Haroldetta Morgan; a sister, Paula Malcomb, Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, John Byrd and Charles Byrd, Dayton, Ohio; an aunt, Hattie Maupin, Dayton, Ohio; two uncles, Robert Gilmore, Lexington, and Isaac B. Gilmore, Piqua, Ohio; her biological mother, Mrs. Frances Byrd; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, at the New Vine Baptist Church, Fort Springs, by the Rev. S.T. Peoples. Visitation will be today, Thursday, Aug. 26, from 7-9 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Fort Springs Cemetery. The Morgan Funeral Home, Versailles, is in charge of arrangements.
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Linda Bates Sheets, 58, of Frankfort, wife of Ron Sheets, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2004, of natural causes at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
A native of Frankfort, she was the daughter of Ralph and Louise Poe Bates of Frankfort. She was retired as a unit manager for the Kentucky Department of Revenue and was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, the Frankfort Women's Club, the Random Homemakers Club, and the YMCA.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by a son, Jeff Sheets, Lexington; a sister, Jan Frazee, Knoxville, Tenn.; a brother, Jim Bates, Versailles; and a granddaughter.
Services were conducted Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at Immanuel Baptist Church by the Rev. Chuck Queen. Burial was in the Frankfort Cemetery. Casket bearers were Randy Smith, Laurel True, Art Montfort, Dennis Cannon, Stanley Gosney, and Gary Morris.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Infant Resource Center, Immanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Collins Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Jim Trachsel, 63, of Danville, husband of Bonnie Goodpaster Trachsel, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at his residence.
Born Feb. 9, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Shirley Fislar Trachsel of Waverly, Ohio, and the late Claire Bonn Trachsel. He was a principal at Versailles High School from 1971-73. He was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned his bachelor of science and master's degrees. He started his teaching career at Somerset High School, where he was a teacher and football coach. He worked in the Danville Independent School System from 1973 to 2001. He was assistant principal at Danville High School and served 14 years as principal Jennie Rogers Elementary School. He worked for one year as a corrections officer at North Point Training Center. He was an avid fisherman and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He was a member of the First Christian Church.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Ryan Trachsel, Wemberley, Texas, and Tyler Trachsel, Los Angeles, Calif.; three sisters, Carol Trachsel, Florida, Louisa Jackson, Akron, Ohio, and Irene Schiele, Kent, Ohio; and a grandson, James Tyler Trachsel. A sister, Karen Downey, is deceased.
Services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, at the First Christian Church, Danville. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 26.
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May 1, 2013
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State softball team swept Wright State in a doubleheader to conclude the 2013 home schedule with a 12-5 mark Wednesday at Buckeye Field. The Buckeyes shut out the Raiders 4-0 in both games to improve to 32-19 overall this year.Guiding the Buckeyes at the plate was junior first baseman Evelyn Carrillo, who went 4-for-6 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored, while sophomore Shelby Pickett went 3-for-6 with an RBI. Senior Megan Coletta and sophomore Caitlin Conrad each homered vs. the Raiders. In the circle, sophomore Alex DiDomenico and redshirt junior Melanie Nichols each posted complete game shutout victories, liming Wright State to a combined four hits in the twinbill.
Ohio State will wrap up the regular season with a three-game series at Illinois Friday-Sunday in Champaign, Ill. Each game will be streamed on BTN.com.
GAME ONE: Wright State 0, Ohio State 4
The Buckeyes made it 3-0 in the bottom of the third when junior designated player Leesa Gresham reached base with the bases loaded after a WSU fielding error allowed pinch runner Alyson Mott to cross the plate. Mott, a native of New Albany, Ohio, has now scored a season-high 14 runs in 2013. Ohio State extended its lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth when senior Brittany Mills scored from third base on a double steal vs. WSU starter Krystian DeWitt.
After allowing a single in the top of the first, Ohio State starting pitcher Alex DiDomenico retired the next 13 batters for the Buckeyes, posting four strikeouts. Wright State got its second base runner of the contest in the top of the sixth after a lead-off walk, ending the streak for DiDomenico.
DiDomenico stranded a runner on second base in the top of the seventh to claim her eighth complete game shutout of 2013. She improved to 14-9 overall this year.
Overall, Ohio State had eight hits, while the Raiders were limited to one hit.
GAME TWO: Wright State 0, Ohio State 4
After a lead-off walk in the top of the second, Ohio State starting pitcher Melanie Nichols retired the next 12 batters in order before a lead-off infield single in the top of the sixth. Nichols left a runner on third in the top of the sixth when she induced a strikeout to center.
In her last at bat at Buckeye Field, senior Megan Coletta made it 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth when she blasted her fifth home run of the year on a two-out, two-run shot to left. Both runs were unearned after Rennie reached on an error by the WSU second baseman.
Nichols boasted her second complete game shutout of the season after collecting a groundout to shortstop Maddy McIntyre. Nichols improves to 5-1 overall in 2013.
Overall, Ohio State outhit the Raiders, 6-3, in game two.


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Not everyone was happy as Pakistan's most anticipated movie of the year Waar opened on the first day of Eidul Azha, with some online terming it "ISPR-funded propaganda".
The movie was released on 42 screens across Pakistan and beat the box office record for an opening day take of Rs11.4 million.
It is an action/thriller and drama film, written by Hassan Waqas Rana and stars Pakistan's actors, Shaan Shahid and Shamoon Abbasi. The storyline has been inspired by the war on terror in Pakistan and its effects on the world, but with a stylised interpretation of it.
Though majority of the people are proud of having a Pakistani movie to cheer for this Eid, some said the script was sub par and functioned as propaganda.
Talk about "Waar" being funded by ISPR — no secret — and the paid lackeys come out of the woodwork
— omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) October 17, 2013
Propaganda is one thing, and can be found in any 'wood'. I just wanted better scripting and continuity. And no accents FFS #Waar
— Zarrar Khuhro (@ZarrarKhuhro) October 18, 2013
Seems Zaid Hamid wrote the script for 'Waar'.
— Nadeem F. Paracha (@NadeemfParacha) October 18, 2013
So everyone is talking about #Waar being sponsored. Where is the evidence of official support? Any announcement? Acknowledgements? #Pakistan
— Raza Rumi (@Razarumi) October 17, 2013
#Waar worries me bc I am scared of the trend of films on terrorism globally reinforcing nationalist sentiment & stereotypes – reductionist
— Mahim Maher (@Mahim_Maher) October 16, 2013
New Pakistani cinema has mostly produced propaganda films. Khuda Kay Liye,Chambaili, Bol,Josh and now #Waar .The problem is bad filmaking!
— Rafay Mahmood (@Rafay_Mahmood) October 18, 2013
Others believed Waar was perfectly acceptable – propaganda or otherwise.
#waar has cliches but so do Indian movies v go 2 c- whether you like the film or not, watch it for the sake of supporting local talent
— Sharmeen Obaid (@sharmeenochinoy) October 16, 2013
I don't know about the rest of you but I spent my evening amongst faujis yesterday and have been told Waar contains 'a grain of truth'
— Madiha Riaz (@madihariaz) October 18, 2013
State sponsored movies are made everywhere, be it be Hollywood or Bollywood – what's the big deal IF #Waar is also a state sponsored movie?
— Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) October 18, 2013
#Waar A perfect movie, reignite the love for country, we need more movies like that for the survival of film Industry pic.twitter.com/JVchDNjGT9
— Erum Manzoor (@ErumManzoor) October 18, 2013
What the director said
In 2012, Waar Director Bilal Lashari had told The Express Tribune that the "ISPR has no involvement in Waar. Hassan Waqas Rana, the writer and executive producer has funded this film. MindWorks Media did a project in the middle of Waar for the ISPR called the Glorious Resolve. There has been some confusion as some people thought the shoot for Glorious Resolve was actually for Waar."


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An article for Kop That by George Clark. You can follow George on Twitter at @lfcgeorgeclarky
On Sunday Ian Ayre, Kenny Dalglish and Luis Suarez all came out with their own personal statements, admitting their embarrassment over the situation and their wrong doings. This happened after Suarez refused to shake Evra's hand when Liverpool faced Man Utd at the weekend.
Everyone has their thoughts on it, and personally, I believe it was childish and let Kenny down, who throughout the whole issue has given Suarez his full backing, almost draining Kenny and his employers dry.
When questioned by Jeff Shreeves after the match about Luis' decision to snub Evra, Kenny was quick to react saying Shreeves was bang out of order to even try and blame Suarez for the increased tension throughout the game. But even so, Kenny's words alone were not strong enough to make the headlines as Ferguson said in his post-match interview that Suarez is a disgrace to Liverpool Football Club and should be kicked out of the club. I do believe Ferguson acted in a highly unprofessional manner but the way in which Liverpool have handled the situation has been poor  considering it could have been over and done with by now with a quick apology from Suarez as soon as Evra made the claims.
The situation we're in
It's quite clear now to most fans that Suarez did act in a racist manner towards Evra but those actions alone do not make you a racist – Something which is a common image being painted by many footballing fans. Not only do people believe that Suarez is racist, I often hear fellow Liverpool fans being called racists just because we are backing our own player.
As I've mentioned, the way Liverpool, as a club, have handled the issue has been poor, including the fans. But I don't believe in any way that everyone else has acted in a better manner. The media have stirred up a lot of trouble surrounding the case and the FA have not had a positive impact. I find it strange how the FA bail out two Englishmen by calling off the handshake, But when it comes to two Foreigners the FA couldn't care less.
People should be careful what they wish for, because at the end of the day, no-one is bigger than the club. We should now put this behind us, beat Brighton at the weekend and Win the League Cup.
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Chase Utley tripled among his three hits and drove in two runs and Darin Ruf homered as the Phillies outslugged the visiting Cubs, 9-8, on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. Right-hander Kyle Kendrick picked up the win.Share Tweet
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MSI Revamps Armory of Gaming Laptops with Latest NVIDIA GTX 970M & 980M Graphics
Subject: Mobile | October 7, 2014 - 01:26 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: nvidia, msi, maxwell, GTX 980M, GTX 970M, gt dominator, gs stealth, gs ghost
You've heard about NVIDIA's new GTX900M Series and MSI has released two new families of gaming laptops which contain the new GPU. The GS Stealth and Ghost series are the thinner, lighter more mobile of the laptops while the Dominator Series is more a desktop replacement and should also give you a good workout while you are carting them around. The base model will run you $1600, with more expensive options available such as the limited edition Crimson Red Stealth Pro model at the end. Before you ask, no the integral displays are not G-SYNC however since the mobile GPUs are based on Maxwell you may be able to output to a G-SYNC monitor with a variable refresh. Stay tuned for more.
City of Industry, Calif. – October 7, 2014 – MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, announces the immediate availability of the critically acclaimed GS Stealth/Ghost Series and GT Dominator Series gaming laptops with NVIDIA's latest GTX 900M Series graphics. Armed with unprecedented power and an array of cutting-edge features, including MSI's new SHIFT technology, the new gaming notebooks deliver up to 28% more graphics performance for a mobile gaming experience without barriers.
"MSI's newest gaming laptops showcase breakthroughs in mobile gaming technology that improve graphics performance, increase gaming comfort, and transport gamers into an unbelievable gaming journey," says Andy Tung, president of MSI Pan America. "NVIDIA's GTX 900M Series GPU delivers mobile graphics that are up to par with desktop graphics card models and superior to anything we've ever seen."
SHIFT Your Speed
MSI's newest gaming laptops feature their exclusive SHIFT power adjustment technology that enables easy tweaking of CPU and GPU performance to best suit the gamers' needs. SHIFT comes with three proprietary modes: Sport to maximize CPU and GPU usage for extreme performance, Comfort for a smooth and balanced ride, and Green, which enables the lowest power consumption of both CPU and GPU while maintaining the coolest constant temperatures for both.
Unprecedented Customization
MSI provides unprecedented customization in all NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900M Series graphics equipped laptops via the Dragon Gaming Center and SteelSeries Engine. Gamers can SHIFT CPU and GPU usage through the Dragon Gaming Center as well as monitor system performance, temperature, network speed, power consumption, fan speed and more. The SteelSeries Engine gives gamers the ability to personalize playing style with over a billion customization options, program individual keys for unlimited configurations, determine key color and lighting patterns, save and share configurations, and learn gaming patterns with key usage statistics.
Cutting Edge Components
All revamped gaming laptops come with 4th Gen Intel Core i7 processors, Killer E2200 Game Networking, Sound Blaster Cinema, Dynaudio Technology, XSplit Gamecaster, 4K HDMI Output, Matrix Display and NVIDIA Surround View. NVIDIA Surround is now supported on all next gen models, allowing gamers to immersive themselves in the ultimate gaming experience. Select models come with MSI's Super RAID technology which supports up to 4x M.2 SATA SSD's in RAID 0, ultra-high resolution 3K displays, and Killer DoubleShot Pro combining Killer E2200 Game Networking with Killer N1525 Wireless AC.
MSI's latest update applies to the ultra-thin and light GS70 Stealth Pro and GS60 Ghost Pro models, and the potent GT72 Dominator, GT70 Dominator and GT60 Dominator gaming laptops. All GS and GT gaming laptops equipped with NVIDIA's GTX 900M graphics are available now starting at $1,599.99.
In addition, MSI is launching a special edition GS70 Stealth Pro in Crimson Red, catering to the demands of gamers who want more choices in color and style. The GS70 Stealth Pro Crimson Red edition will be available through online retailers with next gen graphics.
If there is one message that I get from NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 900M-series announcement, it is that laptop gaming is a first-class citizen in their product stack. Before even mentioning the products, the company provided relative performance differences between high-end desktops and laptops. Most of the rest of the slide deck is showing feature-parity with the desktop GTX 900-series, and a discussion about battery life.
First, the parts. Two products have been announced: The GeForce GTX 980M and the GeForce GTX 970M. Both are based on the 28nm Maxwell architecture. In terms of shading performance, the GTX 980M has a theoretical maximum of 3.189 TFLOPs, and the GTX 970M is calculated at 2.365 TFLOPs (at base clock). On the desktop, this is very close to the GeForce GTX 770 and the GeForce GTX 760 Ti, respectively. This metric is most useful when you're compute bandwidth-bound, at high resolution with complex shaders.
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As for the features, it should be familiar for those paying attention to both desktop 900-series and the laptop 800M-series product launches. From desktop Maxwell, the 900M-series is getting VXGI, Dynamic Super Resolution, and Multi-Frame Sampled AA (MFAA). From the latest generation of Kepler laptops, the new GPUs are getting an updated BatteryBoost technology. From the rest of the GeForce ecosystem, they will also get GeForce Experience, ShadowPlay, and so forth.
For VXGI, DSR, and MFAA, please see Ryan's discussion for the desktop Maxwell launch. Information about these features is basically identical to what was given in September.
BatteryBoost, on the other hand, is a bit different. NVIDIA claims that the biggest change is just raw performance and efficiency, giving you more headroom to throttle. Perhaps more interesting though, is that GeForce Experience will allow separate one-click optimizations for both plugged-in and battery use cases.
The power efficiency demonstrated with the Maxwell GPU in Ryan's original GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970 review is even more beneficial for the notebook market where thermal designs are physically constrained. Longer battery life, as well as thinner and lighter gaming notebooks, will see tremendous advantages using a GPU that can run at near peak performance on the maximum power output of an integrated battery. In NVIDIA's presentation, they mention that while notebooks on AC power can use as much as 230 watts of power, batteries tend to peak around 100 watts. Given that a full speed, desktop-class GTX 980 has a TDP of 165 watts, compared to the 250 watts of a Radeon R9 290X, translates into notebook GPU performance that will more closely mirror its desktop brethren.
Of course, you probably will not buy your own laptop GPU; rather, you will be buying devices which integrate these. There are currently five designs across four manufacturers that are revealed (see image above). Three contain the GeForce GTX 980M, one has a GTX 970M, and the other has a pair of GTX 970Ms. Prices and availability are not yet announced.
New Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Features Cameras and Optional Keyboard
Subject: General Tech, Mobile | October 4, 2014 - 11:43 PM | Tim Verry
Amazon launched a bevy of new tablets and eReaders late last month. An updated Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 will be available October 21st and replaces last year's model as the flagship Kindle tablet.
Measuring 8.9" and weighing 13.2 ounces (13.7oz for the 4G model), the upcoming HDX 8.9" tablet retains the same form factor as its predecessor. The mobile device does pack in internal hardware improvements, updated software features, and an optional bluetooth Fire Keyboard accessory. The tablet features an 8.9" 2560x1600 (339 PPI) display, Dobly Atmos audio, an 8MP rear camera, and a 720p front-facing webcam. Amazon is using what it calls "Dynamic Light Control" which alters the display's color temperature to match ambient light along with a dynamic backlighting.
With that said, the major changes between the previous model and the new Fire HDX 8.9 lie in updated internal hardware and Amazon's latest operating system and UI features. Specifically, Amazon has upgraded to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC and a faster (802.11ac) Wi-Fi radio. Last year's tablet used the Snapdragon 800 clocked at 2.2GHz with an Adreno 330 GPU. The new HDX 8.9's Snapdragon 805 is clocked at 2.5GHz and features an Adreno 420 GPU. Both tablets feature 2GB RAM and 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB internal storage options. Amazon claims up to 12 hours of battery life when reading, browsing the web, and watching videos.
The new tablet with ship with Amazon's latest Fire OS operating system known as Fire OS 4.0 "Sangria." Sangria is a custom fork of Android 4.4 KitKat that features Amazon's custom user interface in addition to ASAP predictive pre-loading, Smart Suspend technology, Family Library media sharing, device profiles, and Mayday help/support.
The Fire Keyboard is a 7oz, 4.8mm thin Bluetooth keyboard that can attach magnetically to the optional Origami tablet case. The keyboard features 74 keys (including shortcut and search keys), a small trackpad, Bluetooth 3.0, and a lithium ion battery that has a claimed battery life of two months of active usage. It has an MSRP of $59.99 and will begin shipping October 21.The Origami case is another optional accessory that can hold and protect both the keyboard and tablet. It will be available in black, blue, and red leather for $69.99 from Amazon.
The new Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is up for pre-order now but will officially be available on October 21st. Pricing and SKU data is listed in the table below. Needless to say, this is an overall minor upgrade over last year's model and it is not something existing HDX 8.9" users are likely excited about. However, on its own, the new model has decent specifications and if you are looking into a new Kindle Fire tablet, it is worth considering, especially if you plan to take advantage of the faster processor for activities such as gaming in addition to reading books and watching movies.
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Introduction and Design
A little over a year ago, we posted our review of the Lenovo Y500, which was a gaming notebook that leveraged not one, but two discrete video adapters (2 x NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M in SLI, to be exact) to achieve respectable gaming performance at a reasonable price point (around $1,200 at the time of the review).
Well—take away nearly a pound of weight (to 5.7 lbs), slim the case down to around an inch thick, update the chipset, and remove one video card, and you've got the Lenovo Y50 Touch, which ought to be able to improve upon the Y500 in nearly every area if the specifications add up to typical results. Here's the full list of what our review unit includes:
While the GTX 860M (2 GB) is a far cry from, say, the GTX 880M (8 GB) we had the pleasure of testing in MSI's GT70 2PE, it's still a very capable card that should provide satisfactory results without breaking the bank (or the back). The rest of the spec sheet is conventional fare for a budget gaming notebook, with the only other surprise being the inclusion of a touchscreen—an option which replaces the traditional matte LCD panel in the standard Y50.
The configuration we received has already been slightly updated to include a CPU that's a nudge better than the i7-4700HQ: the i7-4710HQ (which gains it 100 MHz in Turbo Boost clock rate). Otherwise, the specs are identical, and the street price is very close to that of the Y500 we originally reviewed: $1,139. Currently, an extra 10 bucks will also score you an external DVD+/-RW drive, and just 90 bucks more will boost your GTX 860M's VRAM to 4 GB (from 2 GB) and your system RAM to 16 GB from 8 GB. That's really not a bad deal at all.
Continue reading our review of the Lenovo Y50 Touch Gaming Notebook!!
KickStarter: MatchStick Is Chromecast-like with Firefox OS
Subject: General Tech, Mobile | October 1, 2014 - 03:17 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Kickstarter, Firefox OS, web, chromecast
When Google released the Chromecast, it was a surprisingly clean solution for streaming video (my apologies if solutions existed before it). Just plug it into HDMI and connect to it with a PC or a mobile device to use the TV as monitor for content, and it is cheap. I figured that the open source community would like one of their own, but I did not think it was going to be done. Now there is a Kickstarter up, with FirefoxOS.
I constantly struggle with whether to discuss crowdfunding because, on the one hand, you never know if something will tank. On the other hand, is it really any less sketchy than pre-release information for computer hardware or video games (especially pre-release news for video games)?
In this case, I found out that it was promoted by Mozilla on their Hacks blog. It is based on a Rockchip 3066 SoC with 1GB RAM, 4GB of storage and 2.4 GHz Wireless-N. As stated earlier, it runs FirefoxOS which means that apps are websites. The SoC has a Mali-400 GPU that is capable of OpenGL ES 2.0, so it might even be able to support WebGL if the software and drivers are certified. Don't expect jaw-dropping 3D graphics, though. The GPU is rated at about 9 GFLOPs. For comparison, the Tegra K1 has a peak compute throughput of about 365 GFLOPs; alternatively, it is fairly close to later-model Intel GMA graphics (not Intel HD Graphics... GMA). Still, it might allow for some interesting 2D (or simplistic 3D) games.
Just a day-or-so in, it is already at over 150% funding.
HP Releases Cheaaaaaap PCs and Windows Tablets
Subject: Systems, Mobile | September 30, 2014 - 04:15 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Windows 8.1, hp, cheap tablet, cheap computer
Before I get into the devices, the $149 HP Stream 8 tablet and certain models of the HP Stream 13 laptop (the ones with an optional 4G modem) includes "free 4G for life" for customers in the USA. Reading in the fine print, the device company apparently signed a deal with T-Mobile for 200MB/mo of 4G service. Of course, 200MB will barely cover the Windows Update regimen of certain months, but you have WiFi for that. It is free, and free is good. I can guess that T-Mobile is crossing their fingers that dripping a drop of water on the tongues of the thirsty will convince them to go to the fountain.
If it works? Great. That is just about the most honest way that I have ever seen a telecom company attract new customers.
Back to these devices. Oh right, they're cheap. They are so cheap, they barely have any technical specifications. The $199.99 HP Stream 11 laptop has an 11-inch display. The $229.99 HP Stream 13 laptop has a 13-inch display and can be configured with an optional 4G modem. Both are passively cooled (more fanless PCs...) and run on a dual-core processor. Both provide a year of Office 365 Personal subscriptions. Both are available in blueish-purple or pinkish-purple.
The two tablets (7-inch Stream 7 and 8-inch Stream 8) are a similar story. They run an x86 processor with full Windows 8.1 and a year's subscription to Office 365. Somehow, the tablets are based on Intel quad-core CPUs (rather than the laptop's passively cooled dual-cores) despite being cheaper. Then again, they could be completely different architectures.
While HP is interested in, you know, selling product, I expect that Microsoft's generous licensing terms (see also the Toshiba alternative we reported earlier) is an attempt to push their cloud services. They know that cheaper device categories cannot bare as much royalties as a fully-featured laptop, and not having a presence at those prices is conceding it to Google -- and conceding that to Google is really giving up on cloud services for those customers. The simple solution? Don't forfeit those markets, just monetize with your own cloud service. I doubt that it will harm their higher-end devices.
The four devices (Stream 7 - $99, Stream 8 -$149, Stream 11 - $199, Stream 13 - $229) are coming soon.
One Small Step
While most articles surrounding the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus this far have focused around user experience and larger screen sizes, performance, and in particular the effect of Apple's transition to the 20nm process node for the A8 SoC have been our main questions regarding these new phones. Naturally, I decided to put my personal iPhone 6 though our usual round of benchmarks.
First, let's start with 3DMark.
Comparing the 3DMark scores of the new Apple A8 to even the last generation A7 provides a smaller improvement than we are used to seeing generation-to-generation with Apple's custom ARM implementations. When you compare the A8 to something like the NVIDIA Tegra K1, which utilizes desktop-class GPU cores, the overall score blows Apple out of the water. Even taking a look at the CPU-bound physics score, the K1 is still a winner.
A 78% performance advantage in overall score when compared the A8 shows just how much of a powerhouse NVIDIA has with the K1. (Though clearly power envelopes are another matter entirely.)
If we look at more CPU benchmarks, like the browser-based Google Octane and SunSpider tests, the A8 starts to shine more.
While the A8 edges out the A7 to be the best performing device and 54% faster than the K1 in SunSpider, the A8 and K1 are neck and neck in the Google Octane benchmark.
Moving back to a graphics heavy benchmark, GFXBench's Manhattan test, the Tegra K1 has a 75% percent performance advantage over the A8 though it is 36% faster than the previous A7 silicon.
These early results are certainly a disappointment compared to the usual generation-to-generation performance increase we see with Apple SoCs.
However, the other aspect to look at is power efficiency. With normal use I have noticed a substantial increase in battery life of my iPhone 6 over the last generation iPhone 5S. While this may be due to a small (about 1 wH) increase in battery capacity, I think more can be credited to this being an overall more efficient device. Certain choices like sticking to a highly optimized Dual Core CPU design and Quad Core GPU, as well as a reduction in process node to 20nm all contribute to increased battery life, while surpassing the performance of the last generation Apple A7.
In that way, the A8 moves the bar forward for Apple and is a solid first attempt at using the 20nm silicon technology at TSMC. There is a strong potential that further refined parts (like the expected A8x for the iPad revisions) Apple will be able to further surpass 28nm silicon in performance and efficiency.
Apple A8 Die Shot Released (and Debated)
Subject: Graphics Cards, Processors, Mobile | September 29, 2014 - 01:53 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: apple, a8, a7, Imagination Technologies, PowerVR
First, Chipworks released a dieshot of the new Apple A8 SoC (stored at archive.org). It is based on the 20nm fabrication process from TSMC, which they allegedly bought the entire capacity for. From there, a bit of a debate arose regarding what each group of transistors represented. All sources claim that it is based around a dual-core CPU, but the GPU is a bit polarizing.
Image Credit: Chipworks via Ars Technica
Most sources, including Chipworks, Ars Technica, Anandtech, and so forth believe that it is a quad-core graphics processor from Imagination Technologies. Specifically, they expect that it is the GX6450 from the PowerVR Series 6XT. This is a narrow upgrade over the G6430 found in the Apple A7 processor, which is in line with the initial benchmarks that we saw (and not in line with the 50% GPU performance increase that Apple claims). For programmability, the GX6450 is equivalent to a DirectX 10-level feature set, unless it was extended by Apple, which I doubt.
Image Source: DailyTech
DailyTech has their own theory, suggesting that it is a GX6650 that is horizontally-aligned. From my observation, their "Cluster 2" and "Cluster 5" do not look identical at all to the other four, so I doubt their claims. I expect that they heard Apple's 50% claims, expected six GPU cores as the rumors originally indicated, and saw cores that were not there.
Which brings us back to the question of, "So what is the 50% increase in performance that Apple claims?" Unless they had a significant increase in clock rate, I still wonder if Apple is claiming that their increase in graphics performance will come from the Metal API even though it is not exclusive to new hardware.
But from everything we saw so far, it is just a handful of percent better.
Intel Expands x86 SoC Program to Tsinghua Unigroup
Subject: General Tech, Processors, Mobile | September 27, 2014 - 02:38 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Intel, spreadtrum, rda, Rockchip, SoC
A few months ago, Intel partnered with Rockchip to develop low-cost SoCs for Android. The companies would work together on a design that could be fabricated at TSMC. This time Intel is partnering with Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd. and, unlike Rockchip, also investing in them. The deal will be up to $1.5 billion USD in exchange for a 20% share (approximately) of a division of Tsinghua.
Image Credit: Wikipedia
Intel is hoping to use this partnership to develop mobile SoCs, for smart (and "feature") phones, tablets, and other devices, and get significant presence in the Chinese mobile market. Tsinghua acquired Spreadtrum Communications and RDA Microelectronics within the last two years. The "holding group" that owns these division is apparently the part of Tsinghua which Intel is investing in, specifically.
Spreadtrum will produce SoCs based on Intel's "Intel Architecture". This sounds like they are referring to the 32-bit IA-32, which means that Spreadtrum would be developing 32-bit SoCs, but it is possible that they could be talking about Intel 64. These products are expected for 2H'15.
HTC Making the Google Nexus 9 with NVIDIA Tegra K1?
Subject: General Tech, Mobile | September 26, 2014 - 01:45 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: tablet, Nexus, google, nexus 9, nvidia, tegra k1
The Nexus line is due for an update, with each product being released for at least a year. They are devices which embody Google's vision... for their own platform. You can fall on either side of that debate, whether it guides OEM partners or if it is simply a shard the fragmentation issue, if you even believe that fragmentation is bad, but they are easy to recommend and a good benchmark for Android.
We are expecting a few new entries in the coming months, one of which being the Nexus 9. Of note, it is expected to mark the return of HTC to the Nexus brand. They were the launch partner with the Nexus One and then promptly exited stage left as LG, Samsung, and ASUS performed the main acts.
We found this out because NVIDIA spilled the beans on their lawsuit filing against Qualcomm and Samsung. Apparently, "the HTC Nexus 9, expected in the third quarter of 2014, is also expected to use the Tegra K1". It has since been revised to remove the reference. While the K1 has a significant GPU to back it up, it will likely be driving a very high resolution display. The Nexus 6 is expected to launch at around the same time, along with Android 5.0 itself, and the 5.2-inch phone is rumored to have a 1440p display. It seems unlikely that a larger, tablet display will be lower resolution than the phone it launches alongside -- and there's not much room above it.
The Google Nexus 9 is expected for "Q3".
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by Di Pearson
Sydney Harbour Regatta, hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club, is being held this weekend. 237 boats are competing, from the grand prix 66ft Reichel/Pugh designed Wild Oats X down to the historic 18 foot skiffs and vintage yachts, which turned a few heads today on Sydney Harbour.
Dark Star and Cone of Silence go head to head - Sydney Harbour Regatta hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Mosman.
While the grand prix IRC classes thrashed it out in two windward/leeward races held just north of Sydney Heads, the remaining IRC yachts and a PHS Division contested an Ocean Passage Race. The remaining 14 classes sailed on the Harbour with the Bridge and Opera House as their backdrop, under a sunny sky, something there has not been much of in Sydney lately.
Unique to NSW's largest regatta, were two boats skippered by gentlemen in their eighties. At 86, former America's Cup helm Gordon Ingate steered his former Olympic class Dragon, 'Whimsical' (RSYS). In the PHS division, 89 year-old well respected former ocean racer, John Walker (MHYC), was at the helm of his Peterson three-quarter tonner, 'Impeccable'.
Making their racing debut were two brand new Mc38's, Cone of Silence, skippered by Mike Green and Dark Star, skippered by John Bacon. They are the latest in technology from McConaghy Boats in Sydney. The two sailed in the PHS spinnaker division where the eight other entries in Division 1 were dying to race the two debutantes.
'We can't wait to get out there and see how quick they are; it'll be interesting racing them,' said Olympian Gary Geitz, skipper of Vino, a Farr 36, which leads PHS Division 1 courtesy of a pair of second places in front of former America's Cup trimmer, Andrew Parkes' X-41 Matrix (MHYC).
John Bacon, who purchased one of the first Mc38 off the production line and came ashore with a big smile on his face. With Cameron Miles at the helm, Dark Star (RPAYC) is third overall after winning Race 2. Sistership, Cone of Silence (CYCA), skippered by Mike Green, is fourth overall after finishing the day with a pair of third places.
'It's like a big Melges 24,' Bacon declared of his new boat. 'This is our first regatta and we're really enjoying ourselves. Our next goal is the IRC Championship at Hamilton Island,' he said. 'It'll be a year before a one-design class has developed, so in the meantime we'll truck the boat to a few regattas, including the Nationals in October.'
Miles added: 'The boat's awesome; exciting and good fun. It's good to see a one-design that's fun to sail. They accelerate so fast the rig shakes.'
Mike Green was just as enthusiastic: 'We got to 18 knots boat speed – does it get any better than that?' he asked.
As expected, Warwick Rooklyn was the boat to beat in the Melges 24 One Design class. Rooklyn (CYCA), the reigning national champion, cleaned up with three wins from three races in the varying 5-19 knot winds that swung from the north-east, to east, then south-east throughout the day. The new South Australian title holder, Kevin Nixon and his family crew on Accru (RPAYC) are second overall.
In the Melges 32 fleet, it was hard to get past Greg Prescott's 2 Unlimited Seven Star from Tasmania, which is being skippered this weekend by gun Farr 40 owner, Martin Hill, who dragged Olympian and fellow Farr 40 sailor Bobby Wilmot along for the ride to trim mainsheet, and world champion one-design sailor and coach, Darren 'Twirler' Jones to call tactics. The crew pulled a win either side of a second place for an early series lead.
'It was fantastic; we were doing 15 knots in 19 knots of breeze and in a building easterly we went so fast downwind – you can really stretch out downwind – and we did,' Hill said this afternoon. Having his first ride on a Melges, the Middle Harbour YC sailor described steering the boat as 'light and responsive.'
Of the regatta in general, Hill, the past commodore of the host club said: 'It's great to see such a hot and huge fleet out on the Harbour – it's a real carnival of sail.
Zip had a big broach in the sports boat division - Sydney Harbour Regatta hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Mosman.
Meanwhile, the sports boats division put on a great display, first off ahead of the two Melges fleets on the Harbour. While Zippier, Andrew Waugh's Thompson 8 (SRBYC) came up with the goods to lead the series, Michael Tarrant's Thompson 7, Zip (RPEYC) did not fare so well when she had a massive broach that scattered the boats in her near vicinity.
Shogun (Rob Hanna) revelled in the light air earlier today - Sydney Harbour Regatta hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Mosman.
In the IRC Grand Prix division, Rob Hanna's recent purchase, the TP52 Shogun V (RGYC) from Victoria cleaned up with two wins over Marcus Blackmore and his TP52 Hooligan, who most unusually, had to play second fiddle with two second places in Division A.
SAILING - Sydney Harbour Regatta 2012, Sydney 11/03/2012 Ph. Andrea Francolini LOKI, HOOLIGAN
Nearly two minutes separated the pair in race one, but in race two, the margin had been reduced to just over one minute. Loki is currently third overall. Wild Oats X (Bob Oatley) to line honours in race one, but Black Jack (RQYS), with Mark Bradford skippering, bounced back to win line honours in race two. There was little in it between the two in both races.
In Division B, Philip Dash has sailed his Beneteau First 40 Justadash into first place with a third and win in the two races completed. Paul Clitheroe's Beneteau 45, Balance (CYCA) is second overall, with a second MHYC boat, Exile (Rob Reynolds) in third.
Lambourdini-Envy Scooters came from QLD for some good competition - Sydney Harbour Regatta hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club
David Lambourne and Barry Cuneo bought their Farr 40 Lambourdini/Envy Scooters from Queensland to Sydney for the Farr 40 Nationals and decided to stay on and get in some match practice at the Sydney Harbour Regatta ahead of the Brisbane Gladstone Race at Easter.
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron entry is being skippered by Cuneo at this event and he and the crew were happy with their fourth overall in Division B this afternoon after skipping over the line first for third on handicap in race one.
Cuneo, who sponsored the yacht with his Envy Scooters company, said late today: 'This is our first time here. We were keen to test ourselves outside of Queensland and we're pleased so far. Our only disappointment today was dropping a headsail over the side - we had a couple of sail handling issues, but we're looking forward to tomorrow,' he said.
Another yacht owner who has brought his boat from interstate to get a taste of some serious competition is David Ellis with his Archambault 31, Penfold Audi Sport. So keen was Ellis, he trucked his boat to Sydney.
Ellis, who has been a big winner in his local waters, need not have worried about the competition at all. He and the crew lead Division 3 of the IRC windward/leeward series with a win and a second place over two-time Audi IRC Australian champion, Peter Sorensen (MHYC), who sailed his Sydney 36 CR the Philosopher's Club to second place with a fourth and a win. Andy Kearnan's super competitive L'Altra Donnna (CYCA) is third.
After racing, crews returned to the beach party at MHYC and kicked back to sounds from the group Atomic, while enjoying a barbecue and a few drinks.
The final day of racing in this two-day event is due to get underway from 11.30am on Sydney Harbour tomorrow, Sunday 11 March.
The Sydney Harbour Regatta is sponsored by Helly Hansen and Sydney Ports Corporation. Helly Hansen, which has supplied great prizes for the regatta, will put on a fashion show on the final evening after racing.
SAILING - Sydney Harbour Regatta 2012, Sydney 11/03/2012 Ph. Andrea Francolini SHOGUN V
SAILING - Sydney Harbour Regatta 2012, Sydney 11/03/2012 Ph. Andrea Francolini FUNNELWEB, MAXSTAR
2012 Sydney Harbour Regatta hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club. Picture: Attila Szilvasi SALTWATERIMAGES. #Must credit SALTWATERIMAGES.# - Sydney Harbour Regatta 2012
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Fantasy Baseball Done Right
Welcome to the Iowa Baseball Confederacy (IBC). We're a bunch of nerdy jocks who have a passion for baseball. We look to recreate the GM experience of the MLB. You make long-term decisions that affect the franchise's success. From signing top free agents to big contracts in the offseason auction, to drafting prospects in a draft, to deciding when to call up the heralded top prospect, to finding the bargain basement missing pieces off the waiver wire that complete the puzzle for a winning team.
If you're interested in obtaining a franchise, we are expanding to 12 teams for 2012. Take a look around and contact Jeff Yager or Eric Schaefer if interested.
New Rules for 2013
After getting some good input from a few owners over the off-season, I have edited our rules. The Rules page should be up-to-date, so if there are any questions or discrepancies, let me know.
1. First, we will do away with the "option" year for prospects. It was confusing and could have created a "super 2"-like loophole. Removing it means that you'll want to be more selective when calling up your prospects from the farm team, but I don't think it alters decision making too much. So now anytime you want to move a player down to the farm team, he'll need to pass through waivers. Which leads us to ...
2. We're changing the waiver wire process and going to a continuous waiver wire system. This will allow more flexibility to your roster instead of waiting for the end of the month, but still gives everyone a chance to bid on players. It's a similar system used by Fangraphs fantasy league for those familiar with that. This system will allow me to at least semi-automate it, so it'll mean less work for me too.
New Owner
Welcome to the IBC, Scott Brown. Scott is a friend of Eric, Mike, and Al's and I'll paraphrase Eric's introduction of Scott. He is currently a PhD candidate in the department of kinesology at the University of Minnesota. More importantly, he's a huge baseball fan, having been to something like 25 of the 30 MLB stadiums, and an even bigger Los Angeles Angels fan (he was born in LA). He especially likes Vernon Wells and Wells' contract.
If we don't lose any owners, he will be granted an expansion franchise. As a reminder, we decided not to do any kind of expansion draft, but instead $50 of his budget can be allocated to signing bonus money for players signed during the free agent auction. The expansion franchise will be picking 1st in the Prospect Draft
Off-season 2013
The off-season is wrapping up, the trucks are being loaded up, and spring training is right around the corner. You have a few options with your roster you need to decide upon before spring training gets going though. Visit the Teams tab to view your current roster.
There are a couple things to consider when making these crucial decisions. First, you will only be able to draft as many prospects in the Prospect Draft as you have open spots on your farm club at the start of the draft. You can move players up to your ML roster or release them if you need to make room.
Second, any of your players that are now free agents, you will have a chance to resign during the Auction. If you win your own player, you will receive a Hometown Discount rebate after the auction of 10%. See Rule 2.d.iv
Finally, we may be adding an expansion team. That's tentative still, so if another team and extra money in the auction will change your decision, I will let you know by Feb. 15th if we are expanding or not.
Scoring Corrections
Who in the What Now?
Add Salvador Perez's numbers for the first week in July.
Driveway Ball
Wilin Rosario
Casey Jannsen
Tommny Milone
Farm Team Rules
The farm teams will become static on April 30th. Every team may move players up and down between their ML and farm teams throughout April without having to pass players through waivers. After May 1st, the only players that can be demoted from the ML level to the farm team without going through waivers are players with an option left. For this year, that's everyone taken in the Prospect Draft.
As far as how you should construct your rosters, you are free to do so how you feel fit, but I'll share how I plan on constructing mine. I plan on using my MLB bench spots for MLB starters who get regular playing time and could fill in if a guy is slumping or gets a short term injury. My farm club will consist of about 5 future prospects and about another 5 guys who are perhaps not getting regular MLB playing time (on the DL, back-ups, AAA players, or are in the bullpen and not closing), but if their MLB role changed, they could be productive IBC players.
Have fun and experiment with this. If you have questions about it, shoot me an email and I'll be happy to clarify anything.
First Waiver Wire Auction
With the Free Agent Auction behind us, the regular season is closer than ever. Everyone now has a full 30 man roster but still has room on their farm team to add guys. This will make the first waiver wire auction a very active one. In light of this, I will be modifying the procedure slightly to make it a little bit more simple. Here's how it will work.
Before midnight on March 31st, submit via the IowaBaseballConfederacy.com website bids on players in the order of your preference of acquisition. You will not have to designate any players for waivers unless you want to acquire more than the number of empty roster spots on your 40 man roster.
For example, my blind bid could read:
1. Drew Butera $1
2. Trevor Plouffe $3
3. Jason Kubel $2
4. Glen Perkins $3
5. Carl Pavano $1
6. Nick Blackburn $2
Designated for Assignment:
1. Brandon McCarthy
Once the winning bids on each player has been determined, you will be notified of your winning bids. For every empty roster spot, the players you've won will be added to your roster automatically in the order of your preference. Once you've run out of roster spots, you will have 48 hours from notification to make a roster move.
So, in the above scenario, if Yogi's Bears wins all 6 of those bids, I have 5 open roster spots, so Butera, Plouffe, Kubel, Perkins, and Pavano would all be added to my roster. I will have 48 hours to decide which player I want to keep, Blackburn or McCarthy. If I do nothing in 48 hours, McCarthy will be released and Blackburn added to my roster.
For this first auction only, players will be added to the farm roster. In future waiver wire auctions, players will be added directly to the Major League roster. Then, you'll have to choose to either demote a ML player to the farm team (where he may or may not have to go through waivers first) or release them outright. But, for this first auction, you can put players anywhere on your ML or farm team.
Trade Announcement
The draft war room phones have been busy, and this trade announcement has just reached the commissioner's desk. Here's what each team receives.
The Bay City Rollers:
Jeremy Hellickson (2012: $7, 2013: $7)
Bad Decisions
Freddie Freeman (2012: $5)
Jhonny Peralta (2012: $5)
The Bay City Rollers 2012 3rd round pick (#21 overall)
Proposed Auction Date: March 11th, 6 pm Central
I am suggesting an auction date of March 11th at 6 pm Central. If you cannot make this time, please suggest other times. If we have several options, I will put up a poll to see what is the most popular.
Prospect Draft to Start Monday, January 23rd
Due to getting a new owner orientated and myself organized, we will start the Prospect Draft on Monday, January 23rd.
Check out the new Prospect Draft page for more details. Each team will be on the clock for 24 hours, but let's try and keep it moving faster than 1 pick per day. I would like to finish by the time pitchers and catchers report. Start consulting prospect rankings!
Proposed Off-season Schedule
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January 28 2013, 03:21 AM
Location: Portland, OR
Re: Question about Dremels
Gep Malakai wrote:
If you just want a good, solid rotary tool and don't care what brand, I've heard really good things about
for hand-held rotary tools, and
Foredom Electric
for larger, bench-mounted applications. The Proxxon especially are competitive with Dremel on price and I believe the bits are cross-compatible; they're also better for drilling and boring, tasks where Dremel falls a bit flat. I haven't used them myself, but I know a lot of pros do and they're supposedly great.
I have all three of these brands. Proxxon is not normally compatible with Dremel, because Dremel is SAE while Proxxon is metric (1/8" does not equal 3mm... you
spin your collet if your are miss-matching the bits; make sure your collet matches your shank). I have a Foredom that's pretty heavy duty and is fantastic for power carving wood, but is enormous overkill for plastic.
For what you're doing that Dremel you linked to on Amazon is all you'll ever need and then some. And you won't need the holder contraption. That's really for if you are gonna do more precision milling type stuff and/or drill press type stuff... but for what you're doing, you'll want to hold the handpiece anyway... this tool mount jobbie will just get in your way.
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