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Illinois: Big Ten's Savior?
Last year, despite a Rose Bowl bid the previous season, Illinois didn't even get to a bowl game after three straight losses to finish the season.
This season, with such players as Juice Williams and Arrelious Benn and the other 6 returning starters, Illinois looks to have one of the top offenses in the country, but hardly ANYONE is talking. The public's infatuation with the Big 12, SEC, USC, and the Big Ten's big three have kept such teams as Illinois WAY under the radar.
Quietly, Benn has become the best Wide Receiver in the nation, and Ron Zook has put together quite a team.
The shock of Illinois' appearance in the Rose Bowl was only matched by the shock of their three losses including one to Western Michigan to close out the season. There are a few things that point to this season being better. Their Turnover margin last year was -6 which is bad. That is likely to improve. Also, they lost 27 starts to injury which is not likely to repeat. Either one of those things improve they make this season much better.
There are problems with this coming year however, as their schedule is very, very tough. 3 of their first 4 games are Missouri, Ohio State, and Penn State. They finish off their season with two straight games against tough OOC opponents as well, going to Cincinnati and then playing Fresno State. 8 of the 12 teams they play made a bowl last year, and three of them went to a BCS bowl.
Also, they're defense is hurting after losing Brit Miller and Vontae Davis to the draft. But, if their defense even approaches last year's strength, the offense should keep them going.
As most of you know, the Big Ten is hurting. Ohio State is the only team you can count on being near the top year to year. Even Penn State didn't stay near the top in 06 and 07. Michigan, who used to be a team you could count on being in or around the BCS every year has fallen on hard times, having their first losing season since 1967 last year. Iowa is good for 8-4 every year, and Mich State is improving, but every other team in the Big Ten can't stick more than one winning season together anymore. The bowl record the past four years is atrocious at 9-20. If the Big Ten could just get another team to be a contender year in and year out, and possibly get a third team to finish in the top ten, it just might be ok.
Enter Illinois. Ron Zook this year has a team that just might fit the bill.
An early win against Mizzou could put them on the map, but then they have two straight killer games as they go to Columbus for OSU and play the Nittany Lions at home. It's possible they go into week 6 with a 1-3 record. But, if they are 2-2 or even, dare I say, 3-1, going into that stretch, they should win every other game. On Dec 6th this year, if Illinois is looking at a 10-2 record, we've got 3 top ten teams coming out of the Big Ten.
Look out nation, here come the Fighting Illini.
Category: NCAAF
Posted on: December 16, 2008 3:12 pm
Edited on: December 16, 2008 3:13 pm
No BCS Playoff in Your Stocking. Ever.
Reason: The Only People Who Want it Are the Fans.
How can there ever be a playoff? Using any conference tiebreaker except the Big 12's and <st1:state w:st="on">Texas</st1:state> demolishes <st1:state w:st="on">Missouri</st1:state> and would be heading for a date with <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Florida</st1:place></st1:state>. Because of the history and tradition of the Rose Bowl, <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Illinois</st1:place></st1:state> gets killed by USC last year instead of a more competitive game. <st1:placename w:st="on">Boise</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">State</st1:placetype> beats <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:state> in perhaps the most entertaining BCS game ever and can't even get enough respect to go back to a BCS game even after going undefeated due to their "easy" schedule and weak conference.
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It is apparent that as a fan, my passionate opinion for a true championship system gets grouped together with all the other crazy fans and is largely ignored by anyone and everyone who would have a decision in changing it anything close to what I want. I decided there must be something I was missing so I looked under a few rocks and tried to find those BCS deciders to discover what was going on.
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Football alas is very different from every other sport in many ways and its very nature leads the sport into a hopeless morass. Consider:
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So football is just too difficult to have a playoff structure in its present form.
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5 Things That Have to Happen for a Playoff (but won't)<o:p></o:p>
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1. The BCS conferences would all have to be run similarly. That means, the same number of teams, the same decision to have a championship game or not, the same drive to crown a champion. I get the impression that the Pac 10 and Big 10 would be just as happy to go back to the way it was in the seventies. On the other hand, I get the impression the SEC would trim games to get the playoffs started baby. And who would the twelfth Big Ten team be? What would the Big East do?
2. Some playoff games would have to be played in December, before student exams, then again after the exams. That means only one or two bowl games a year would be part of the playoffs, rotating each year. This is not a simple thing to overcome.
3. The NCAA would have to play ball with the BCS. Currently they are separate entities that have nothing to do with each other and different priorities. That would have to change. That means compromises and time.
4. The chasm between the "BCS" and "non-BCS" teams would have to grow, possibly even splitting. The best they could hope for now is one at-large spot in an eight-team playoff. Any good programs like <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Utah</st1:place></st1:state> or Brigham Young would have to decide whether to be a big fish in a small pond or try and get in a better conference. Cinderella teams would be someone like <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cincinnati</st1:place></st1:city> who won the Big East this year but would be a low seed and a heavy dog against the likes of any other BCS conference winner. Not really my idea of a Cinderella.
5. The network contract would have to be renegotiated. Right now it goes to 2014 I think. Nothing is going to happen until we get past that at least, and if the others on this list aren't dealt with, it won't happen then either. I may die first.
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Sorry to say I don't see the last list of five things happening because of the first list of ten things. Face it gang: there's no BCS Playoff in anyone's Christmas Stocking. Ever.
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Posted on: December 8, 2008 9:48 am
Ohio State vs Texas: Fiesta Bowl preview
Ohio State is 4-1 in the Fiesta Bowl all-time with the only loss being in 1981 to Penn State. The wins were over Pitt, Miami, Kansas State, and Notre Dame.
Ohio State is 5-0 in Bowls vs the Big 12. Check that. FIVE AND ZERO, with two wins over Texas A&M, one win over Colorado, one win over Kansas State, and one win over Oklahoma State.
In bowl games not against the SEC, Jim Tressel is 5-0 (overall 5-3), including 2-0 vs the Big 12. He is also 3-0 in all non-championship BCS games (all of them in the Fiesta Bowl).
Texas is 2-3 vs current Big Ten schools in bowl games with wins in the 06 Alamo Bowl over Iowa and 05 Rose Bowl over Michigan, and losses to Iowa in the 84 Freedom bowl and Penn State in both the 97 Fiesta and the 72 Cotton.
In the Fiesta Bowl, Texas is currently 0-1 with one loss to Penn State in 1997.
In Mack Brown's tenure, he is 7-3 in bowls including 2-0 vs the Big Ten in bowl games. In BCS bowls, he is 2-0 with wins over USC in the National Title game and Michigan in the previous Rose Bowl.
Ohio State and Texas have only met twice before, once in 2005 and the other in 2006. Texas won the first matchup with stellar QB Vince Young on their way to the National Championship. Ohio State won the second meeting on their way to the NC game, but lost there. This match will effectively break the tie.
Category: NCAAF
Tags: Buckeyes, Fiesta Bowl, Jim Tressel, Longhorns, Mack Brown, Ohio State, OSU, Texas, UT
Posted on: November 30, 2008 9:06 pm
Week 15: Championship Week
Last week, a lot was decided in the way of conferences and bowls as well.
My top 10:
Here are my predictions:
SEC championship Game: Alabama vs Florida-
ACC championship Game: Virginia Tech vs Boston College-
Big 12 champoionship Game: Oklahoma vs Missouri
CUSA championship Game: Tulsa vs East Carolina
MAC championship Game: Ball State vs Buffalo
Other games:
Army vs Navy-
South Florida vs West Virginia-
Heisman Top 5:
BCS Bowl Predictions-
Category: NCAAF
Tags: BCS, Bowls, Championship games, conferences, Heisman, Rankings
Posted on: November 23, 2008 7:06 pm
Week 14
Well, the final game of the regular season is over. Ohio State SMASHING Michigan caps off a pretty good season. Not what we wanted, but not bad either.
Category: NCAAF
Tags: bcs, big 10, big ten, Buckeyes, Michigan State, MSU, Ohio State, OSU, predictions, Spartans, top 10
Posted on: November 16, 2008 8:10 pm
Week 13: Ohio State vs Michigan
It's like the week before Christmas here in Columbus. And this year, for the first time in a while, there's almost no apprehension. Michigan has no chance.
Other Predictions:
Utah vs BYU: Utah 31-BYU 35
Cincinnati vs Pitt: Cincy 24-Pitt 34
Penn State vs Michigan State: PSU 28-MSU 17
Oklahoma vs Texas Tech: OU 45-TTech 42
Maryland vs Florida State: Maryland 27-FSU 28
Oregon State @ Arizona: Or State 35- Ariz 24
My Top 10:
Heisman top 5:
Bowl Predictions:
Category: NCAAF
Tags: Michigan, Ohio State
Posted on: November 9, 2008 7:26 pm
Week 12: Ohio State @ Illinois
I'm BAAACK!!! Sorry for taking a week off. (It's not like you care what I say anyway)
Other predictions:
South Carolina @ Florida: UF 38- SC 20
Texas @ Kansas: Texas 42- Kansas 35
Oregon State vs Cal: Or State 27- Cal 24
Notre Dame vs Navy: Notre Dame 30- Navy 17
Bowl Predictions:
Heisman top 5:
*new* Conference Championships:
Category: NCAAF
Tags: BCS, Big 10, Big Ten, Bowl Predictions, conferences, Illini, Illinois, Ohio State, OSU
Posted on: October 27, 2008 4:11 pm
Week 10: Ohio State vs BYE
I can gaurantee we won't lose this week. Wish I could say that about last week.
Category: NCAAF
Tags: BCS, big ten, Bowls, Bye week, heisman, MSU, Ohio State, OSU, Penn State, predictions, Top 10


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10 Great Infographics About Facebook
In this modern age there are those who think that reading is passe and that people have become uninterested; nothing could be farther from the truth. What is really happening is that much of the information that we seek is online where reading can be difficult.
It has been proven that reading on the Internet is usually tedious and that most people do not really "read" when online; what they are doing instead of skimming, looking for pertinent information.
Add to this is the fact that we are in an information age and are constantly being bombarded with an overload of info on every possible subject.
Fortunately, there is now a great way to gain information on the web, that is quick but still meaningful, called inforgraphics. This is the definition of graphic designs that are meant to help increase the absorption of information on the Internet; it is a combination of visuals and important data that helps us understand statistics and information almost instantly.
When infographics combine with social networking, the amount of information that can be digested and absorbed is incredible. Some interesting infographics, which show data from the huge social networking of Facebook, include:
1. World Map of Social Networks
This world map is a fascinating source of instant information on how vast social networking has actually become, especially Facebook.
2. The World According to Facebook
This is a Friendship Map created by a Facebook intern, with surprising visuals. By connecting the 500 million users, the world suddenly appeared, continents and all.
3. Filling in the Black Holes of the Facebook Friendship Map
This looks at the areas of the Facebook Friendship Map to study the areas that have not been significantly reached, usually because of lack of technology.
4. Age Distribution on Social Network Sites
An easy readable site that shows the different age groups and what social networks attract what ages. The amazing thing about Facebook is that it has a strong and very even cross section of members from children to retirees.
5. Visualizing 6 Years of Facebook
This infographic is a celebration of the six years of Facebook's existence. Fans can see the growth and spin-offs that have come about because of this popular social networking site.
6. Facebook: Facts & Figures For 2010
A very interesting infographic that shows the average stats for users during 2010.
7. The Boom of Social Sites
Another very visual infograph that shows the growth of social networks since 1995. Facebook is the largest network on the graph.
8. Facebook Status Updates
This is an infographic compiled by the Facebook team that shows the differentways of social media is used across age groups.
9. Facebook: Facts You Probably Didn't Know
This little gem is an infographic on Facebook facts that most people are completely unaware of.
10. Facebook vs Twitter: By The Numbers
The last infographic on our list is a new one that compares the statistics between Facebook and Twitter.
There are many interesting infographics built around successful social networks such as Facebook. Be sure to look them up and study the fascinating world of networking.


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France coach Laurent Blanc told television station TF1 on Sunday that Newcastle United's Hatem Ben Arfa has played himself back into contention for a place in his squad at UEFA EURO 2012.
Ben Arfa, 25, won the last of his eight caps in August 2010 before suffering a badly broken leg playing for the English side.
However, he has since returned to full fitness and has been outstanding in Newcastle's charge for UEFA Champions League qualification.
"I have not waited until his most recent performances to start following Hatem," Blanc told TF1's Telefoot programme. I can remember when he was recovering from his injury at (France's national training centre) Clairefontaine and nobody was thinking about Hatem Ben Arfa.
"We know he has great talent, this is not something that we have discovered in the last three games. It is very nice of his coach (Alan Pardew) to say that Laurent Blanc should take him to the Euros but he rarely picked him at the start of the season.
"He waited a long time before picking him, but now I would say he has become a contender again."
Blanc will name an initial list of foreign-based players selected for the squad on 9 May, before announcing the domestic candidates on 15 May. A final list of 23 players will then be named by the UEFA deadline of 29 May.
Another player trying to work his way back into Blanc's thoughts is Lyon playmaker Yoann Gourcuff.
He has had a wretched time with injuries this season, starting just seven league games, but Blanc admits a lack of alternatives in the final third of the field means the door is still open for Gourcuff.
"His season has been chaotic," Blanc said of the 25-year-old, who played under him at Bordeaux. He has a chance of going to the Euros because we realise that we don't have many certainties in the attacking domain, so that still leaves him with a little opportunity."
Meanwhile, Blanc has admitted that he could be tempted by a return to coaching at club level abroad when his contract with France expires after the European Championship.
"It is possible that I will sign with a foreign club if I am approached, and if the challenge interests me but I am not forgetting that my priority is the Euros," said Blanc, who would be happy to remain in his current position but will only be offered an extension by the French Football Federation if Les Bleus perform well in Poland and Ukraine.
"I still want to remain as France coach, that is clear. It doesn't matter (that no new deal has been signed) but we need to make sure that the situation does not fester and poison the atmosphere in the squad."


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Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva (R) battles with Southampton forward Rickie Lambert during their English Premier League match on December 1. (Andrew Yates/AFP)
By: John Griffiths - Meteorologist, uk.weather.com
A dry and bright but chilly day across much of England and Wales on Saturday with a widespread frost first thing. Cloud amounts increasing across the north by the afternoon, with a risk of some light rain for the Sunderland V Chelsea game.
A milder night to follow for Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Cloudy overnight with a continuing risk of light rain in the north and west.
A cold front will move southwards across the British Isles on Sunday to give a brief spell of rain or sleet showers before clearer skies spread in from the north. Quite a breezy day on Sunday too. The showers will affect northern parts during the morning and then clear to the south before the Manchester derby game at 13:30 and the Everton game at 15:00. The showers reaching London in time for the match at West Ham United but clearing by the second half.
A biting NW'ly wind expected for the Everton and Manchester games, making it feel especially cold.


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Maya Black was a cop tracking a dangerous vampire when she met her fate. She never wanted to be part of the dead. Now, she goes after an assortment of bad guys, including other vampires.
Adam Brady has heard about Maya and knows she is the only one that can help. The only problem is the danger he puts himself in when he steps into her surroundings.
Adam has been keeping a sharp eye on Maya, watching her every step until he feels the time is right to approach her. Maya knows she is being followed. When she first meets, Adam, she calls him Slick, and wants to know why he is stalking her. Maya insists he leave her alone, but Adam needs her help. Maya has no idea if he is in the category of supernaturals or a well-informed human who knows her identity. There were many supernaturals that knew what she did. She is surprised how relaxed he is in her surroundings. Adam desperately needs help in locating his missing niece and will do anything to get her back. Maya agrees to help, but not without a high price. Adam is certain it will be his blood, but believes she may be the only one to trust.
Oh, wow, every time I pick up a Cynthia Eden book, it gets better and better. Immortal Danger is no exception. Not only is the writing tight, the action fast-paced, never leaving a dull moment, but the story is highly-charged, making the adrenaline race. Maya knows how to take care of anyone who gets in her way. I found the chemistry between Maya and Adam top-notch. They have a strength, when blended together that really stands out. I love the way they connect to each other. The heat they generate together sizzles. Ms. Eden gives her readers an alluring tale mixed with paranormal beings and an in-depth plot, making this a mesmerizing read.
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|Intermittent normobaric hypoxic exposures at rest: effects on performance in normoxia and hypoxia.
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|PMID: 23066615 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process
|INTRODUCTION: It has been speculated that short (-1-h) exposures to intermittent normobaric hypoxia at rest can enhance subsequent exercise performance. Thus, the present study investigated the effect of daily resting intermittent hypoxic exposures (IHE) on peak aerobic capacity and performance under both normoxic and hypoxic conditions.
METHODS: Eighteen subjects were equally assigned to either a control (CON) or IHE group and performed a 4-wk moderate intensity cycling exercise training (1 h x d(-1), 5 d x wk(-1)). The IHE group additionally performed IHE (60 min) prior to exercise training. IHE consisted of seven cycles alternating between breathing a hypoxic gas mixture (5 min; F1O2 = 0.12-0.09) and room air (3 min; F1O2 = 0.21). Normoxic and hypoxic peak aerobic capacity (VO2(peak)) and endurance performance were evaluated before (PRE), during (MID), upon completion (POST), and 10 d after (AFTER) the training period.
RESULTS: Similar improvements were observed in normoxic VO2(peak) tests in both groups [IHE: delta(POST-PRE) = +10%; CON: delta(POST-PRE) = + 14%], with no changes in the hypoxic condition. Both groups increased performance time in the normoxic constant power test only [IHE: delta(POST-PRE) = +108%; CON: delta(POST-PRE) = +114%], whereas only the IHE group retained this improvement in the AFTER test. Higher levels of minute ventilation were noted in the IHE compared to the CON group at the POST and AFTER tests.
CONCLUSION: Based on the results of this study, the IHE does not seem to be beneficial for normoxic and hypoxic performance enhancement.
|Igor B Mekjavic; Tadej Debevec; Mojca Amon; Michail E Keramidas; Stylianos N Kounalakis
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Ross Barrett, general manager of the Ruidoso News, is moving on to greater responsibilities, introducing and bringing a digital culture to a privately held newspaper company located in southern Minnesota.
Barrett's last day at the Ruidoso News will be Friday.
Barrett started at the Ruidoso News in November of 2009 as an advertising representative. He brought 13 years of newspaper experience to the Ruidoso News from companies like Gannet and Ogden Publishing.
Before his promotion to general manager of the Ruidoso News in June 2012, Barrett oversaw advertising staffs in Ruidoso and at the Carlsbad Current-Argus for several months.
With his promotion to general manager of the Ruidoso News, Barrett turned his focus on the digital delivery of not only advertising but in the way the locals and visitors got their information from the Ruidoso News.
"It's been an absolute joy to have served this community as the general manager of the Ruidoso News," Barrett said. "Beth (Barrett's wife and advertising representative for the Ruidoso News) and I will be leaving a piece of our heart behind as we move on to the next phase of our lives.
"I will be leaving many colleagues and friends behind in the community and at the Ruidoso News. I'm confident that the great work that has been achieved over the last four years will continue unfettered."
Barrett said the move to Minnesota weighed heavily upon he and his wife and that family played an important role.
"I have accepted a newspaper position in Minnesota that is close to Beth and my families," he said. "As our folks get older, we find it a necessity to be close. It was not a decision that we took lightly and we had many sleepless nights as we were making the decision. We feel blessed and humbled to have had these important positions and leave with a sense of accomplishment, sadness, and excitement for our future."
Regional Publisher Frank Leto, who also is the publisher of the Las Cruces Sun-News, said the company is grateful for what Barrett brought to the Ruidoso News.
"We very much appreciate Ross for his efforts and we value the contributions he made to the Ruidoso News," Leto said. "We wish him and his family nothing but the best in his future endeavors."


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"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Nicholas Brendon was arrested on Wednesday. Brendan, who played Xander on the vampire series, was arrested during the early morning hours on Wednesday in Venice, CA after authorities got a call that an intoxicated individual was causing a commotion, according to TMZ.
TMZ also reported that Nicholas swung at cops and then tried to run away from authorities. He was then tased twice before he was taken to a hospital. Later, he was booked on felony vandalism charges for causing some damage in the brouhaha. Access Hollywood reported that Brendan is currently being held on $20,000 bail.
Brendan won the hearts of "Buffy" fans everywhere as the silly, dorky Xander. Since "Buffy" ended in 2003, he has worked steadily, done the rounds and guest-starred on several TV shows, including Hollywood Crush favorite, "Criminal Minds." He also had a role in the under-appreciated TV flick, "Celeste in the City." Additionally, he was seen on the short-lived show, "Kitchen Confidential." He's also got two projects supposedly set for release this year, "The Portal" and "Sweet Lorriane."


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|Risk factors for ascending aortic atheromatosis--a retrospective analysis of 2,263 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
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|BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Ascending aortic atherosclerosis has been recognised as a potential source of atheroembolization during coronary artery bypass operation. A set of possible predictive preoperative factors for ascending aortic atheromatosis was studied to find the patients at greatest risk for aortic atheromatosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The records of 2,263 patients undergoing first-time coronary bypass operation from January 1993 to December 1995 were reviewed. Ascending aortic atheromatosis was considered to be present if the operating surgeon detected atheromatosis in ascending aorta by palpation or by sight while making aortotomies. RESULTS: Ascending aortic atheromatosis was found in 9.1% of the patients. Significant predictors in the multivariate model were age, tobacco use, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, renal failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, x-ray calcifications of the thoracic aorta and subclavian artery stenosis at minimum 50 %. The loose variety of atheromatosis was detected by sight while making aortotomies in 1.1% of patients. Significant predictors in the multivariate model for this loose variety were age, hyperlipidemia and renal failure. Patients with ascending aortic atheromas suffered significantly more perioperative myocardial infarcts and central neurological defects as well as succumbed more often. CONCLUSION: This study defines some groups of coronary bypass patients that have increased risk for ascending aortic atheromatosis. Special attention should be paid to them during coronary bypass operation in order to minimise the otherwise increased risk for adverse neurological and cardial outcome.
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The influence of missing value imputation on detection of
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Instagram hosts new 15-second ad for Kutcher 'Jobs' movie
updated 06:09 pm EDT, Mon July 15, 2013
First official movie trailer using service's new video feature
A 15-second re-edited version of the trailer for the independent bioflick Jobs has debuted on Instagram, marking the first time the new video-sharing feature has been used to promote a cinematic movie. Much of the footage is repeated from the original high-definition trailer that debuted in June, but it does include several new shots despite the shortened length. The trailer, cut specifically for Instagram's 15-second video limit, features Ashton Kutcher as Jobs reciting lines from the "Here's to the Crazy Ones" ad over a montage of shots.
The film was originally planned to hit theatres in April, but was pushed back to August 16 in order to allow for more social marketing such as this effort. Facebook-owned Instagram recently opened its doors to short-form video as a method of competing with Twitter-owned Vine, a similar service that limits video to about seven seconds. The Jobs movie uses Kutcher's uncanny resemblance to the late Apple co-founder to examine key points in his life between the early 70s (prior to the founding of Apple) up to the introduction of the iPod in 2001. The last shot in both the Instagram and HD trailer show an older Jobs holding up the mirrored case of the original iPod.
The film, a low-budget independent effort, has received mixed notices so far. Kutcher is generally noted for having put a serious effort into his portrayal of Jobs, but the film has been criticized for taking liberties with characterizations and historical accuracy, most notably by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Since he hasn't seen the entire film, Woz is reserving some judgement on the movie, but is concerned that the movie will caricature Jobs as a "visionary saint who was always right" and that it portrays figures such as former Apple CEO John Sculley and others as "sleazy."
The film will be the first Jobs biography to make it to cinemas. A big-budget effort written by The Social Network's Aaron Sorkin is in pre-production with no known release date.


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Earl C. and Martha (Goheen) Barb will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2013. They were married by the Reverend Doctor Drury Fisher in the First Presbyterian Church, Manhattan, Kansas.
Earl moved the family from Kansas in 1958 to work for Indiana Steel & Wire. They returned to Muncie from Connecticut in 1970 after working for six years in NYC. Earl and Martha formed EMAR, Inc. in 1976 and owned the company until their retirement in 1991. They are both elders of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.
Their four children are Stuart (Paula), Elkart IN; Linda (David Hinshaw), Sheridan IN; Carolyn (Neal) Sadler, Medina OH; and Steve (deceased). They have 5 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
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The Netherlands has the world's largest number of cyclists, but it is also the safest place in the world to cycle. That is largely because of the perfect cycling infrastructure, that can be found throughout the country. How did the Dutch get this network of high quality cycle paths? Some think, including many Dutch themselves, that cycle paths have always been there. That is only partly true.Yes, there were some cycle paths, but...After WWII everything changed!


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PartSelect Number PS2078472
This part is also known as the "brains" of the appliance.
This part works with the following brands: Whirlpool, Admiral, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Crosley, Jenn-Air, Hardwick, Magic Chef, Amana, Caloric & Glenwood.
This part fixes the following symptoms:
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Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsScrew drivers
CustomerSally from Walnut Grove CA
Removed 4 screws from the front panel. Disconnected the wiring harness at three locations. The printed circuit popped out of the framework. Exhanged with a new one, and reversed procedure to reinstall.
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Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsSocket set
CustomerSteve from Tracy CA
First I removed the 4 screws that hold the cover in place. I then removed the 4 screws that held the clock. I pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the 3 wires, swapped the old with the new clock and reinserted the screws. The great thing though was my order arrived the day after it was ordered. Good going!
Level of DifficultyEasy
CustomerJane from Smithfield PA
Actually, my brother was visiting and he removed the screws that held the panel in place, pulled it out and disconnected all the wires, noting how things were connected. Each set of wires was fairly idiosyncratic in shape and color, making it pretty obvious how they connected, but one tripped us by having several different ways that seemed to fit. After one negative trial, he found the right way to make it fit. We were amazed at how easy it really was.
CustomerWilliam from Escondido CA
Remove trim piece from microwave above oven.Remove 5 screws from inside oven below the display and control moduleLift out module and unplug three wire harnessesRemove display and PCB from module.Install in reverse
CustomerScott from Jemison AL
the glass front that houses the clock has four screw just above the door. Open the door to access the screws. Once the screws are out,the glass front can be lifted up off the oven.Instead of replacing the housing and the circuit board I removed the board from the housing andand it snaps back into the old housing.
ToolsNutdriver, Screw drivers
CustomerGary D. from Petoskey MI
This is a straight forward part replacement. You will need a phillips screw driver, a hex nut driver, a towel folded lengthwise, and a flash light. A second person's hands are helpful, but not necessary if you have a folded towel ready to use. First, shut off the electricity to the oven at the circuit breaker. Then open the oven door and remove the four phillips head screws under the oven control panel. The panel will then lift up and out easily. Highly recommended: have a second person present to help hold the control panel securely while you remove the three wire cable plugs from the existing electronic clock assembly to avoid scratching the plastic surface of the control panel against the sheet metal brackets that hold it in place. Alternatively, have a folded towel handy so that you may rest the control panel face down on the sheet metal brackets from which it was removed with the folded towel protecting it from being scratched by the metal brackets. Once the wire cable plugs have been removed, the control panel may be moved to a safer location with a soft surface (on a towel or other protective surface) to remove the four hex screws that hold the clock assembly to the control panel. Substitute the new part and replace the hex screws to hold in place. Attach the three wire cables to the new clock assembly, set the control panel back into it's brackets, and replace the four phillips screws to hold it firmly into place. Reset the circuit breaker to the oven. Reset the clock time, which will be 15 to 30 minutes slow (the time you had the power off). Done!
Time to do repair:30 - 60 mins
CustomerKenneth from INDIANAPOLIS IN
The display belongs to the convection oven. We still could use the oven because we knew how all the buttons and beeps worked, but we replaced the control module because we couldn't sell the house without it. Here's how to replace the module:- Remove the bezel on the microwave above the oven (4 screws on the sides).- Now you can remove four up-facing screws on top of the control panel. Don't unwire the panel, just lay it face-down on the topmost oven shelf, as one of the others above advised.- Looking at the back of the clock module, remove the two connectors. The larger one is difficult to pull. Just force each end gently straight up with a flat screwdriver.- Remove the screws holding the clock in place. They're at the two ends.- Swap the clocks and put everything back.I bought this module from PartSelect because of all the customer feedback you see here. It gave me the confidence to do it myself.
CustomerT from Cincinnati OH
Oven light - Removed 4 screws, unpluged wiring harness on circuit board (3 plugs), removed old control panel and put new one in - less than 15 minutes Very easy !Dishwasher - Removed spray arm and replaced bearing ring and sprayarm seal - 5 minutes. Very easy !
CustomerKamil from Closter NJ
shut power to unit removed front top cover,four screws holding it down.diconnect element and install new one.its that easy.
CustomerTodd from Brighton MI
Turned off power to the ovenI removed the three screws holding the front panel on, then tilted it slightly and removed it. Then gently pulled the three wiring clips off the posts and set the panel down. Removed the 4 screws holing the dispay with a 1/4 " nutdriver and replaced the screen and reversed the procedure. Turned the power on and it worked!!
CustomerIgnatius from Clermont FL
It was very easy, it took less than 10 minutesjust a few screws.
CustomerConrad from Bridgewater NJ
1. Remove 4 screws at the bottom of the control panel (above oven door) that hold it in place.2. Pull the control panel away from oven and lift to remove.3. Unplug two wire connectors to remove panel from oven.4. Unplug two wire connectors from the clock panel. Used a putty knife to disengage the connector locking mechanism.5. Remove 4 screws holding clock in place.6-10. Installed new clock in reverse order of removal.
CustomerHarvey from Sussex NJ
I have a stacked microwave and oven. Removing the oven control panel was easy, removing the circuit board was easy, Replacing the wiring strips and board was easy. Reataching the control panel with the four screws was the hardest part., Gotta wirk upside down!! Saved about $200 doing it myself.
ToolsScrew drivers, Socket set
CustomerSarah from Hilton Head Island SC
I unscrewed the cover on the oven. Used a socket to remove the electronic circuit board and unplug the electrical connectors. Then I plugged the new board in and reattached it.Some of the connector prongs got bent in shipping I guess but I was able to straighten them.
CustomerLeigh from Lakewood CO
We followed the 63 year old lady's repair directions found on this website and were able to install the new display board in less than 15 minutes. As she said, it was really easy!
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Sulma Martinez recites the Pledge of Allegiance during naturalization ceremonies on Friday at University Church in West Lafayette. Martinez, originally from Mexico, lives in Marion.
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"The satisfaction of accomplishing this next step in my life for my children and myself," said Yolanda Hernandez of what makes her citizenship so special.
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Description: A life drawing event for artists, cosplayers and fans to meet up, featuring amazing outfits and lots of cake!
Date: 05-04-2014
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End Time: 21:00
We're back! MancsterCon and the MadLab once again join forces to bring you another evening of lifedrawing and cosplay at the monthly Cosplay Sketch-Off! Doors open at 6:00pm but we won't start sketching until about 6:30 so everyone gets a chance to meet up, exchange details and get to know our beautiful cosplayers who have donated their time and bodies for the sake of Art.
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An upright car mechanic falls in love with the girlfriend of a gangster. This forces him to participate in the criminal underworld.
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So, let's say you have a mere €25 and just one day to see Dublin on a budget, and soak up as much as you can? Well, that's going to be difficult, but sure, we'll do our best for you! Below you'll find Kev's  suggested picks  for you  – depending on your taste, and what you'd like to experience. So, let's dive in!
Things to Do In Dublin  on a €25 budget
Why not start the day with the Free Walking Tour? The key word here is free! Leaving from  Jacobs Inn  at 10.10 am everyday and squeezing as much information and as many sights into 3 hours as the guides possibly can, this serves as a perfect introduction to our bustling little city. Free tea, coffee and croissants, an overview of everything from Trinity College to Temple Bar to St. Stephen's Green, learn about the secrets of Dublin and not pay a single cent? It's a feckin' bargain.
So, where to go from here? Well, here are some options:
 If you're still feeling cultural, head over towards Kildare Street and tour the free museums around the area – the National Gallery, the National Museum and the recently re-opened Natural History Museum all boast impressive collections. Along with some permanent exhibitions, they all feature collections on tour, with the National Gallery recently being host to the work of Caravaggio, one of the Italian greats of the Renaissance. And did I mention that they're all free? Surely I must have.
 Alternatively, you can go to the other end of the city and explore the Viking Medieval Area of the city more thoroughly. This part of the city has some stunning architecture and is home to some of the lesser known secrets of Dublin – you just have to know where to look. The small garden around St. Audoen's Gate – part of the original city walls from the 9th century – is well worth checking out. As is Fishamble Street, where the great German composer, Handel, first performed his signature piece, Messiah.
This area is also home to the second oldest bar in Ireland and in Europe, The Brazen Head. It's worth popping into just to explore the grounds and to figure out why having a pint there now is just as good as it was in 1198. This area, despite being the oldest part of the city still standing, has also now clashed with the contemporary and has become one of the primary areas for young artists to group, so check out Cow Lane while you're there.
 If none of that grabs your attention, cross the river and visit St. Michan's Church in Smithfield. For a mere €4.00 (€3.50 for students), you can explore the crypts   beneath the church and see something of a rarity for Ireland – mummified corpses. And, because this is Ireland, there are superstitions shrouding these corpse. Shake hands with the 6 and a half foot tall warrior if you want to give your luck a boost. Also, Handel composed Messiah in this very church, before performing across the river when it was finished.
Seeing as how you're on the north side now, wander down to Collin's Barracks, another National Museum, before heading over to Phoenix Park and admiring the expansive oasis of green at the edge of the city. It's home to the tallest obelisk in Europe, so, you know, that's something. Right? It's also home to hundreds of deer, beautiful woodland walking routes and Dublin Zoo (although that costs money, so maybe just stand outside and imagine what a giraffe look like. Hint: they're quite tall).
 But I know what you're saying: "That's not green enough for me. Ireland is supposed to be green. And it's supposed to have cliffs. And leprechauns. And I don't want to go to the Cliffs of Moher, I'm not a millionaire!†Don't worry, I've got you covered.
30 minutes north of the city (by train, 45 minutes by bus; either way will set you back about €5 return), is the picturesque little fishing town of Howth. Situated on a peninsula jutting out into the Irish Sea, it's a little slice of heaven if you want to get away from the noise and hustle-bustle of the city. If you get the bus, you can get off at the last stop, which is Howth Summit atop the cliffs. From here, you can enjoy any one of the numerous walking trails they have to get back into the village. Bring a packed lunch with you and enjoy the (fingers crossed) sunshine and wildlife.
If you get the train, you can walk from the village up to the cliffs and back down again, or take advantage of one of the many bike rental shops there (but I thought you were trying to save money, so maybe we'll forget that). Howth also has its very own castle, so there's another plus!
Eating in  Dublin
This is where things get a bit tricky. Dublin is not known for being all that cheap, but here are a few choices anyway:
The Mongolian Barbeque is a relatively new restaurant. It's not Irish food, true, but it'll fill your stomach up in no time! €5 will get you a single trip to the main buffet bar (trust me, one trip is all you need) where you pick out your meats, vegetables, herbs and spices and watch in awe as they BBQ right there in front of you. Delicious.
If you're vegetarian, don't worry because Govindas has you covered. With a blend of European and Indian influences and at rock-bottom prices, this little restaurant has fast developed a cult following in the city, so it must be doing something right!
But if you're looking for Irish food on a budget, then the best place to try is O'Shea's just around the corner from us. With a menu ranging from an all-day breakfast to Irish stew for very reasonable prices, it's as authentic as you can get!
And if you're just looking for a quick snack (albeit a filling one!), try Star Pizza around the other corner! A 9 inch pizza, a portion of chips, a dip and a can of coke will et you back a cool €5.
This is where things get even trickier! Drinking is a big part of the Irish culture and no trip to Dublin is complete without a throbbing head the morning after the night before. Now, everybody and their mother is going to tell you to go to the Temple Bar district, but I'm going to tell you to do the exact opposite. Wander through it, explore it, but don't buy any drink there if you want to wake up with any money left at all. Instead, explore the stretch from South George's Street all the way up to Camden Street – you'll find bars with far more reasonable prices then you will in Temple Bar.
You will also find that a lot of bars have special nights on with ridiculously cheap drink. For example, Dicey's club on Harcourt Street charge €5 in the door every Tuesday, but only charge €2 per drink. Thursday nights are usually student nights, and bars will reflect this – especially around Wexford Street/Camden Street. There's a least one bar per weekday that will have these deals happening, but they change, so it's best to ask reception staff for this advice.
The weekends in DUBLIN , however, can prove a challenge  Of course, there is always the option of our pub crawl. For €12, you get a free Guinness in your first bar, a free shot in every other bar, drink promotions in every bar, free entry to all bars and clubs, and more! It's certainly a cheap way of spending the weekend, and it also gives you the chance to engage in another Irish custom: pre-drinking. Pop over to the supermarket, buy a bunch of beer for €1 a can and drink your heart out so that you won't feel the need to buy even more when you're out – you can just ride the buzz!
The other option is to try local bars as opposed to the flashy ones. Local bars will give you a more authentic view of the drinking scene amongst us Irish folk. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not, but the drinks will certainly be cheaper! And Guinness poured from a local tap will beat out Temple Bar any day of the week.
Now go to bed  !  Kev x


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Fixes Flash, pop-up blocking problems
A Tiger update, v4.1.3, delivers many of the same fixes. Both patches also closer over two dozen security holes in Safari's underlying WebKit engine, used to render pages. The Tiger download is 29.46MB; the size of the v5.0.3 update varies largely based on operating system.


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Gaye laments spiral of violence in CARComment on this story
New York - About 20 000 people are trapped in 16 minority communities in Central African Republic because "if they leave, they may be attacked before they reach safety", said the top UN official in the country, which has been racked by sectarian violence.
Seleka rebels, who are mainly Muslim, seized power in Central African Republic more than a year ago and perpetrated abuses on the majority Christian population that triggered waves of revenge attacks, leading to thousands of deaths and forcing about a million people to flee their homes.
United Nations envoy to the Central African Republic, retired Lieutenant General Babacar Gaye of Senegal, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that the few Muslim communities left in the capital, Bangui, remain largely confined to their neighbourhoods.
"They are encircled by anti-balaka (Christian militia) who are not only preventing people from leaving but are also cutting off food and medical supplies," Gaye told the 15-member council.
"There are reports of anti-balaka targeting non Muslim individuals who are believed to be helping Muslim populations through the provision of supplies or services," he said. "Elements of the Central African Armed Forces are involved in many of these incidents alongside the anti-balaka."
UN officials have warned that the conflict between Muslims and Christians could spiral into genocide. Gaye said the transitional government formed in January - after the Seleka gave up power under international pressure - is trying to run the country without its own security forces and financial means.
More than 50 people have been killed in two days of clashes, witnesses and officials said on Tuesday, with foreign troops struggling to stop the fighting.
Central African Republic's minister of health and humanitarian action, Marguerite Samba, told the Security Council that the ongoing crisis in the landlocked, impoverished former French colony is not sectarian.
"It began as a community problem and the sectarian issue was a result of political manipulation. This should be stressed here. It is also the product of a negative role played by the media both on the national and international level," she said.
The violence has continued despite the presence of 2 000 French troops and about 6 000 African Union forces. In April, the UN Security Council authorised a UN peacekeeping force of up to 10 000 troops and 1 800 police, which is due to assume authority in September.
"The protection needs in the country are enormous," Gaye said. "Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law continue to be committed by all armed groups and civilians with weapons with impunity."
He added that the political elite is deeply divided and that there is a high level of antagonism and distrust among politicians and between communities. "This does not bode well for the holding of credible elections early next year," Gaye said. - Reuters
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RALEIGH With Election Day just five weeks away, theres been little good news for Democrats. Most prognosticators are still predicting a Republican wave election giving the party control of the U.S. House, at least a strong minority in the U.S Senate, and a majority of the nations governorships.
Here in North Carolina, incumbent Sen. Richard Burr appears to be headed for reelection, while Republicans are poised to make sizable gains in General Assembly races, quite possibly delivering GOP majorities in both legislative chambers. As many as a dozen county commissions also seem up for grabs this year.
Democrats respond to all this conventional wisdom of a large GOP victory in 2010 by pointing out, quite correctly, that in America we dont vote for parties. We vote for people. The 2010 cycle will be made up of hundreds of individual matchups, face-to-face contests where individual Democrats can still buck the trends.
True. But recent experience shows that pre-election polls do a pretty good job of predicting electoral outcomes, not just for statewide contests but also for district-by-district races. The generic-ballot polling for Congress and state legislature looks pretty scary for the Democrats at the moment.
There are two useful compilations of generic-ballot tests for control of the U.S. Congress. The Pollster.com tracker currently shows the Republicans with an average lead of just over two percentage points. The RealClearPolitics tracker shows a larger GOP edge, at 4.4 points.
These close results already constitute bad news for the Democrats. Generic-ballot polling tends to underestimate GOP victories in midterm district elections, at least modestly. An tied or close result on the generic typically translates into the Republicans picking up seats. In October 1994, for example, Gallup had the two parties tied at 47 percent support. The GOP went on to historic gains.
However, things are actually worse than that for the Dems. In the next few days, Gallup and other pollsters that until now have been surveying all registered voters will start to screen for likely voters the way Battleground, Rasmussen, Survey USA, and other pollsters have already been doing for their surveys. As the new results enter the spreadsheets, expect the average GOP advantage to grow as a result.
We dont have to take wild guesses at the magnitude of the change. During the past two weeks, the registered-voter polls have tended to find ties or tiny leads in their generic-ballot tests. But the likely voter polls, factoring in the evident GOP advantage in voter intensity, have shown Republican leads ranging from 5 to 10 percentage points.
Focusing back on North Carolina, the left-leaning Public Policy Polling and right-leaning Civitas Institute both ask general-ballot questions for the legislature. PPPs latest result, from early September, gave Republicans a 49-41 edge for the General Assembly. I assume PPP will put out another generic-ballot finding next week.
As for Civitas, theyve just released their September result. Its a doozey Republicans lead Democrats 44-33.
As you can see by the percentages, a sizable share of likely North Carolina voters didnt indicate a party preference on Civitas generic-ballot test for legislature. Still, if I were a Democratic strategist going into a fall campaign, during which the story of widespread public disaffection with a Democratic president and Democratic Congress dominates the news, I wouldnt be counting on the undecideds breaking Democratic for legislature and other down-ballot contests.
If GOP candidates really do take such sizable leads into the voting (which actually begins in mid-October, thanks to early voting) their 2010 gains could well be larger than the Republican Revolution election of 1994.
By no means will a strong Republican wave guarantee that GOP candidates will win all of the competitive races. Out of 11 strongly contested districts in the N.C. Senate, 25 in the N.C. House, and four seats in North Carolinas Congressional delegation, Democrats will win some no matter what the election-eve generic polling shows.
Not enough, though, unless something dramatic such as an international crisis or natural disaster changes the dynamics of the cycle.
If youre a Democrat, you loved 2006 and 2008. Youll mourn 2010.
Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation. Want to hear more predictions about the 2010 elections? Make your reservation for Wednesdays election-preview luncheon in Raleigh, featuring Fox News commentator Michael Barone and Gary Pearce, consultant to former Gov. Jim Hunt.


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Phonak Audeo PFE 112 headphones
Performance, plenty of accessories, audio filters make a massive difference
Changing filters can be a little fiddly
Phonak are newcomers to the headphone world, with the Audeo PFE (Perfect Fit Earphones) 112 representing their first foray into a competitive market. The company has a background in hearing aids, so arguably has a great deal of experience with in-ear devices, but can they deliver on the music front too?
It's perhaps confusing to name these headphones as they are with the Audeo tag, as this is also given to a number of hearing aids, so there is some potential for confusion and perhaps an association that isn't going to propel these headphones into the consumer space, but that aside, what do you get in the box?
You are well catered for if you like choice. These headphones are designed to have the cable routed over the top of the ear - like other brands, notably Shure, do - and so you get two soft plastic ear supports which slip over the cable to provide additional support and reduce cable noise when walking or running around.
You also get a selection of three different sizes of silicone tip as well as "Comply" foam tips. These are pretty standard accessories at this price point, but the kit to change the audio filters inside the headphones is far from standard, more on that later. You also get a neat case that will carry both the headphones and all the extras.
The Phonak Audeo PFE have been designed to fit into your ear, the body of the headphones pointing up towards where the cable attaches and routes over your ear. As such, we found they fit well into the outer ear, so you don't have a mass of headphone hanging out of your ear like you do from some in-ear 'phones.
Phonak very much seem to be pushing the foam tips, saying that the Comply tips are better at filtering out ambient noise. It is nice to have the choice of tips, as silicone is uncomfortable for some people, and others (like this reviewer) isn't a fan of foam. We tried both the Comply and silicone tips and found the foam tips didn't make as good a seal as an alternative silicone set, but we are all different, so see what works for you.
Fitting can be a little fiddly with the ear support, the two different parts of the headphones trying to head off in different directions. Combining this with having to pinch the foam tips can add to the equation, but once in the ears, they felt secure enough. You can slide the cable slider up to cut down on any movement too.
Phonak suggested that the PFE are appropriate for sport with the silicone tips being easy to rinse and the cable covers providing plenty of support. This might work for some, however we found that to cut down on cable swing and bounce, we had to slide the cable slider all the way up, which was annoying against the neck whilst running.
Having achieved a great fit, we found the noise isolation was very good using the silicone tips. As with other in-ear headphones, if you find a perfect fit for you, then you'll really get the most out of your headphones. The downside is that cable noise is transferred into your ear canal, so when walking around you'll hear or feel that movement, even with the additional supports. It's something you get used to, but also something you'll need to consider when deciding whether in-ear or on-ear headphones are the best for you.
We mentioned earlier the kit to change audio filters within the headphones. This is a tiny set of filters offering two different audio characteristics. The grey filters, fitted by default, are aimed at the mid range, the black filters are designed to boost bass. Changing these filters requires the use of a little tool (supplied) that lets you extract one type and insert the others.
It sounds good, but it is perhaps unnecessarily fiddly, and we wonder whether it counts as a customisation bonus, or something of a distraction. Still, it is a quirk of PFE and one that does make a difference. Opt for the default grey filters and you'll find that you don't get the most rounded performance from your music, with bass definition lacking. The grey filters are well suited to voices, however, so if you just want to listen to audio books or radio plays, they may be the right choice for you.
However, we suspect that 95% of users will opt for the solid bass delivery of the black filters, and once in place, will probably never look back. Those black filters with the tips that give you a perfect fit combine to give you a set of headphones that perform admirably.
Plenty of definition to your music with impressive bass delivery, the range of the Phonak Audeo PFE is impressive. We threw a number of bass heavy tracks at them and found they performed with definition and detail. This solid performance was repeated across all the tracks we threw at them. What is most astonishing, perhaps, is the difference that the filters make. They entirely change the characteristics of the headphones, but as we said, once the black filters were in place, we didn't want to change them back.
These aren't the loudest headphones out there which perhaps reflects the company's background. We found them to be loud enough, but almost always in the top 20% of the volume range from our test MP3 player. However, we didn't detect distortion at higher volumes, which can affect some headphones that let you turn the music up too high.
The construction of the headphones seems solid, although the point that the cable splits and the 3.5mm plug surround are plastic, where a number of rivals at this price point are metal. It's a detail that doesn't affect the performance, but does detract from the looks overall.
Phonak's first foray into the world of MP3 headphones is certainly a success. The changing filters is a little quirky and will probably be overlooked by some. We'd have been happy to take the bassy delivery of the black filters, but you can't knock being given the choice, even if the process is a little fiddly.
Good audio performance is what really stands out though and there are enough accessories in the box to give you the choice to get a good fit. Some might not like the over-the-ear method of fitting and the price of £120 does put them a touch above some very competitive rivals, but they are not over-priced. For £10 more, however, you can get a set with an Apple in-line remote, which sounds more like a tempting offer for iPhone users.
If you are in the market for new headphones, the Phonak Audeo PFE 112 are definitely worthy of consideration.
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My sea to summit pack liner finally wore out after perhaps 20 trips. However I cannot seem to find them any more :(Have they been discontinued? Is there another company that makes something comparable? (ultralight, dry bag closure, 65 liters)
Hi Chris,Most people on this site either use garbage bags, or thin ones like these: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/process.You could probably use a big silnylon or cuben bag too, but I am not sure about a sea to summit style replacement.I hope that helps!
It's listed on their website under pack protection with several places selling it. Also try google products.
Yeah it's on the sea to summit page, but all the distributers are out of stock on the large size.Thanks for the other options, I'll check those out.
MEC in Canada also sells pack liners.www.mec.ca
I recently had Joe (from ZPacks) make me a cuben fiber dry sack pack liner. Envelope shape, 18x36 (about 39 L) and due to the taper of the envelope shape, it fits beautifully inside my Circuit. And since Joe sews his cuben I had to seam sealed it. 1.7 oz before, 1.8 oz after. However, I then added a little more at the corners and it tipped the scales at 1.9 oz.I did a review and a video and posted it on my blog. Check it out here:http://sticksblog.com/2011/05/16/zpacks-cuben-fiber-18x36-dry-sack-pack-liner/I had to contact Joe to get a price for it and use the custom button to order it. He can make them in whatever weight cuben you prefer as long as he has it in stock. I had mine made from the 1.26 oz/sqyd black cuben.
Edited by Stick on 05/30/2011 11:19:29 MDT.
The hefty trash COMPACTOR bag is cheap and easy to find at any grocery store.At 2.2 ounces, these white bags are a fool-proof way to TOTALLY waterproof the contents of your backpack.
A member here, Lawson Outdoor Equipment, sells cuben pack liners. I think the largest is 40L but he will probably make a larger one for you. Check it out...http://lawsonequipment.com/All-Products/Mountainfitter-Cuben-Fiber-Drybags-p508.htmlOf course you can also use a trash compactor bag which is a little heavier weight plastic than a trash bag.
Since Lawson has revamped his store he has focused his attention on getting his tarps lined up so I think his dry sacks have been put on hold for a while. Last I checked he only had some 8x16's left on hand. I wanted to get one of his dry sack "pack liners", but he wasn't taking orders for them which is why I asked Joe to make the one I now have. However, Lawson tapes his cuben rather than sew it so that is cool. I am about to get another smaller pack and I would love to get one of his dry sacks to use as a pack liner for it...maybe he will have them going again soon.
Edited by Stick on 05/30/2011 12:25:47 MDT.
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What's going on in my world?
Oooh the usual… just swabbing my cheeks, barcoding the samples, labeling them a biohazard, shoving them in an envelope and leaving them for the postman. That's normal… I do this nearly everyday.
I'm swabbing because I just put myself on the Be The Match list with the National Marrow Donation Program. The National Marrow Donation Program houses a giant list and genetic samples of possible donors… a list about 12 million people long. Dang! Doctors look for genetic matches for patients that suffer from life threatening illnesses like leukemia and lymphoma. Sometimes doctors and patients find a genetic match among the millions on the list… sometimes they don't.
If I'm a match, some doctors will come to knock me out and take bone marrow from my lower back. Someone gets my good bone marrow and I grow my own bone marrow back. Success! I decided to become a part of the National Marrow Donation Program because I feel blessed enough to be strong and healthy, and would be more than happy to share that health with someone else.
It's a bit commitment … one that I considered for months before signing up. See, there's needles… and many hours of prep and testing before the actual donation begins. And… needles.
I'm not telling you about the National Marrow Donation Program because I want you to rush out and sign up. It was the right choice for me… but it might not be for everyone. But… if you think marrow donation might be right up your alley, well then heck! Get on it! I just wanted to share. Now you know what I'm up to when I'm not in the kitchen making cookie dough, or avoiding dishes, or snacking, or drinking wine, or being otherwise silly and unproductive.
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You are amazing. Not that I actually know you or anything, but I wish more people were like you – caring about their fellow man (and woman.) I am deathly afraid of needles (I have to cover my eyes even when I see one on tv!) but your post inspires me to be a better person in other ways.
Its people like you who save people like me. I would like to thank you for not only donating but bringing it to others attentions. They dont realize how a simple donation of blood or marrow can save more then one life.
Without kind donations like yours I would not be here today.
I think it's incredibly awesome you're doing this. I gave blood fairly regularly before I started to traveling to places that make me ineligible to donate. I hope this post inspires lots of people to think about ways they can give to others!
Good for you! I've been registered for almost five years and in addition to donating plasma/platelets/double red cells once a month, I feel like this is simply paying-it-forward. Congratulations on your bravery!
Wow… I have to say that I'm very touched by this. When I first read this I though "wow, maybe I can do that…" but I can't!! I'm still trying to get it in my head that I am now a cancer patient, with lymphoma. I've always been super healthy my whole life, and now I'm suddenly not. I had a bone marrow biopsy last week and it was the most painful experience of my life. I just laid on the table thinking "I don't want to be here doing this!!" I can't even tell you how touched I am that people like you are willing to do this, because I tell you it's not fun ;). Thank you for being willing to save someone's life, because that is what you are doing. Bless you!
As a mother, I must thank you. Saving lives has such deeper meaning to me since I've had a child (and adopted another) …bless them both. Thank you for making life more possible. :)
That is so fantastic that you registered. Recently my friend's cousin passed away from leukemia, but not before a bone marrow drive in her name registered thousands of people. This is great that you're getting the word out!
Joy – you are awesome for highlighting such an important cause! My best friend was fortunate enough to be selected as a match and donated healthy cells to someone in need. Her procedure was done through apheresis so there was no lower back drilling involved (even more reason to register)! Rock on, your character shines brightly through your blog. :)
That's just awesome! I've thought about doing that, but hadn't ever really looked into it. Now, since I'm going to acupuncture and not quite so queasy about needles, I think I might check it out. Joy, you're awesome. =)
I signed up for Be The Match back in July. I too felt that I can overcome my fear of surgical procedures to help someone who is very, very sick.
If I ever get the call that I am a match, I believe I will be just as excited as the person getting my bone marrow!
I knit Socks For Soldiers,http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCKFORSOLDIERS/. But even that is not like giving your bone marrow.
That's awesome! Thanks for spreading the love.
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Joy, just one more reason I admire you so much. What a wonderful thing you're doing. God bless you.
Wow. And I thought donating to the Humane Society and Toys For Tots was nice. I got nothing on you – quite a selfless act, Joy. Good for you!


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Portland to spend $56K for diversity training for white male managers
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland is a city that promotes diversity. It even has an Office of Equity and Human rights.
It's no secret the last three elected mayors have been white men, including the guy in office now, Charlie Hales.
So, the city of Portland feels white male managers need some extra diversity training. They'll be involved in a three-day seminar called White Men as Full Diversity Partners.
Hales spokesman, Dana Haynes, told KATU that the city does have some diversity issues. He said Hales wants to address the issue of white men and diversity and is willing to throw $56,000 of your money at the problem.
Why is the city doing it?
"A large number of the leadership in the city is made up of white men," Haynes said, "and if we want to serve this community in all its wholeness and complexity, we can talk forever to the minorities and to the women, but we really need to talk to the leadership of the town; frankly, the leadership of the town looks like me."
Bill Proudman founded and created the seminar.
"When white men ask about culture, they always think about everyone else or other groups having a culture," he told KATU.
The city of Portland is sending as many as 16 white male managers to a diversity seminar in July. Four will be from the mayor's office, including Hales, and 12 from the police bureau, including Chief Mike Reese.
"What typically white men learn is that they do have a culture and the culture has a bearing on how they see the world, their values and beliefs," Proudman said.
The city already has an Office of Equity and Human Rights with a $1.2 million budget with a mission of promoting diversity.
Why can't that office handle the training?
"This is very specific training," Haynes said.
So how is Proudman's training going to be better than the city's?
"I think we'll bring value to helping some of these white men gain insight into their role as leaders," he said.
The mayor not only thinks this is a good way to spend your tax dollars but that the long-term benefits are vital.
"What if we spend this much money and we can better serve this growing and growingly complex community in all of its wholeness and complexity and all of a sudden we are better at it than we used to be and we grasp the entire community better? Is there a downside? I'm not seeing it," said Haynes. "This might be the smartest dime we ever spent."
It's costing the city money, but it's also costing it time. Managers will miss three and a half days work to attend the seminar.
It's a course Proudman has taught all over the country and he said it will teach attendees eight different skills which are: "Courage, integrating head and heart, listening, managing difficult conversations, leveraging ambiguity and turbulence, managing key paradox, being an agent of change," he said.
Haynes said the course is no picnic. Is it required?
"Well, the mayor has invited all of these people. When the mayor invites you to do something, there's a pretty good chance you are going to say yes," Haynes said.
As you might expect, the White Men as Full Diversity Partners seminar is already raising eyebrows.
Haynes acknowledges that the mayor's office is going hear from the public about the seminar, but he said he's prepared for it. And he said people are already making fun of it.
"The worst scenario is that we don't get any better at serving our community and all of its wholeness, complexity. But what if we get a little bit better? What if we get a smidge better at this incredible complex town you and I live in? What if we get a lot better? – All right, let's hold our horses, we're not going to go for that – (But) what if we get a bit better? That's worth it!"
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Description: Interior view of the Medford Public Library. Reverse of photograph reads: "Medford Wis, Feb 1917." On the left a flag, and a pine branch swag, adorn the do...
Date: 1895-09-03
Description: The Fred Judas family poses with their second crop of red clover, three miles south of Medford. With their rakes and mower, they are converting the red clo...
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