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2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Introduction
While Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi have been throwing jabs at each other recently in commercials and billboards boasting how sporty their luxury sedans are, Lexus has snuck right into the mix with its all-new 2013 Lexus GS. The fourth generation of the Lexus GS was introduced last year at the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance, and in a fitting fashion, this new car manages to blend an impressive level of elegance, luxury and sportiness. As a promising sign that Lexus is finally able to knock its German rivals off their pedestals, Lexus invited us out to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to spend a day driving several different variants of the new 2013 GS.
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Pricing and Trim Levels
Assembled in Tahara, Japan, the 2013 Lexus GS will be offered in two models: the GS 350 and the hybrid GS 450h. The 2013 GS 350 kicks off the new model line-up with a starting MSRP of $46,900 which is lower than the similarly equipped competitors (Mercedes-Benz and Audi both offer smaller-displacement and lower-horsepower models at a lower price), but it is also available with an added F Sport which raises the price to $52,590 and adds a sportier look and driving dynamic. Standing as the top model in the GS line-up, the GS 450h brings an advanced hybrid system that blends fuel economy and performance, but Lexus won't release official pricing until closer to the on-sale date in May. The 2013 GS 350 and GS 350 F Sport go on sale next month.
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Competition
There is no shortage of rival sedans for the 2013 Lexus GS to go up against with cars like the Mercedes E-Class Sedan, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Acura TL and Infiniti M all promising to balance a sporty ride with a luxurious and comfortable cabin atmosphere. Last year was brutal for Lexus in terms of sales with all of the brand's models off by double digits, and the Lexus GS (which skipped the 2012 model year) was right in the middle of the pack with a 46.9 percent drop in 2011. Even worse, the trio of German mid-size sedans from Mercedes, BMW and Audi combined for well over 100,000 units last year. Fortunately, this means that there are plenty of buyers to conquest (Lexus expects 50 percent of 2013 GS buyers to be new to the Lexus brand) while the vigor of the new GS should help spark sales across the quickly aging Lexus line-up as this new look and feel quickly spreads to future models.
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Exterior
If you like what you see on the 2013 Lexus GS, then there's plenty of more to come since this will be the new face of Lexus. Building on the stylish new design language used on the LF-A supercar, the new GS finally looks to take on the competition rather than just evolving from the previous design. This new and aggressive look starts with the signature "spindle" grille that will become a staple of future Lexus products which acts not only as the focal point for the car but also as the starting point for most of the car's lines. Ditching the quad headlight design that has been used on the GS design since 1997, the angular grille is complemented by wide, rectangular that feature L-shaped LED running lights. The rear end of the GS has changed just as much with the previous design's stubby, angled rear end being replaced by a boxy, upright look matching other Lexus models like the IS sedan.
The elongated decklid and squared-off rear end not only give the new GS a sportier, more modern look but also helps to improve cargo capacity with the 2013 model offering up 14.3 cubic feet of trunk space versus the old car's 12.7; even the GS Hybrid has more cargo space than the third-generation GS with 13.2 cubic feet available thanks to a new stacked battery pack. There are subtle ways to tell each of the different GS models apart with the 450h getting a blue-tinted from Lexus logo in the grille and losing the integrated exhaust outlets (or any visual outlets for that matter) while the F Sport is easily distinguishable with its more aggressive body kit and the staggered-width, 19-inch wheels. About the only thing that hasn't changed on this new GS compared to the previous (2005-2011) design is the roofline which keeps a tall, flat roof with stretched C-pillars - rather than going toward the trendy four-door coupe design - which helps maximize interior space and passenger comfort. Love it or hate it, this new design theme will, if nothing else, get the car noticed rather than just blending in.
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2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Interior
Lexus has always done a great job of delivering interiors with impressive quality, materials and technology, but the 2013 Lexus GS has arguably the best interior in the brand's 22-year history. We had the chance to see a few different interior variations for the GS ranging from the bamboo-trimmed GS 450h (shown here) and a sporty GS 350 F Sport, but even the base configuration delivers plenty of styling and luxury for occupants. Highlights of the new Lexus GS interior include an improved Remote Touch interface and a massive, 12.3-inch spilt display screen - the former used to control the latter to operate everything from the climate controls, audio system, navigation system and more. This large screen is the crown jewel of the GS' instrument panel, but sporty instrument gauges and a clean center stack layout add to the car's visual appeal.
In addition to the extra dose of styling and technology, the new GS is more spacious in just about every regard than the current third-generation model especially when it comes to headroom and legroom. Nothing says luxury sedan like a spacious rear seat, so we spent some time being chauffeured around in the new GS and were very impressed with the overall level of comfort. As an option, the car we spent our backseat time in was equipped with the rear controls built into the fold-down center armrest allowing rear occupants to adjust the audio system, rear HVAC, power sunshade and turn on the heated seats. Speaking of controls, the next-generation Remote Touch system now features a smoother "mouse" that with a more refined feel and more natural detents.
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2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Interior Packages and Options
Starting with a base 2013 Lexus GS, buyers will be rewarded with plenty of standard luxury and technology features, but, in true luxury car style, there are numerous options and packages allowing owners to equip the GS as they see fit. Packages for the GS 450h include the $1,735 navigation system including the latest Lexus Enform with Application Suite which allows users access to services from OpenTable, MovieTickets.com, Pandora and iHeartRadio as well as allowing them to check in on Facebook. Buyers can also choose from the $5,750 Luxury Package adding in 18-way power adjustable front seats, rear HVAC and audio controls and rear side window manual sunshades or the $1,400 Premium Package to get rain-sensing wipers, heated and cooled front seats and a power rear sunshade. Although these are the official package pricing listed by Lexus, the automaker's retail website makes it a little more confusing for potential customers to figure out by adding on to each package significantly raising the prices (i.e., $10,765 for "Luxury Package with Additional Options").
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2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Powertrain and Fuel Economy
All 2013 Lexus GS models are now powered by a 3.5-liter direct-injected V-6, but the engines used in the GS 350 and GS 450h are far from identical. The GS 350 produces 306 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the Atkinson cycle engine in the GS Hybrid (shown here) feeds 286 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT). Those mourning the loss of the V-8-powered GS 460 should take solace in the fact that the hybrid model now has a combined power output of 338 hp thanks to the 20-horsepower electric drive motor getting its power from a Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery in the trunk. The standard GS 350 has EPA fuel economy estimates of 19 miles per gallon in the city, 28 mpg on the highway and a rating of 23 mpg in combined driving, and the optional all-wheel drive system drops highway and combined estimates by 2 mpg each. Lexus expects the GS 450h will get 29 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined, but this model has yet to receive its official EPA rating. The GS 350 F Sport and GS 450h are both rear-wheel drive, but the GS 350 can be equipped with all-wheel drive for an extra $2,500.
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Driving Impressions
Regardless of whether you choose to drive the base GS 350, the fuel-efficient GS 450h or the mean-looking GS 350 F Sport, you will not be disappointed with how this car handles. During our day with the 2013 Lexus GS, we were able to do a good mix of driving ranging from long highway jaunts to carving up the infield road course at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The latter activity was obviously the most fun, but it was surprising to see how the GS did head-to-head against a Mercedes E350 Sedan and a BMW 5353i. The suspension tuning of the 2013 Lexus GS was felt more responsive than the E350's mushy handling and it was far more predictable than the BMW's "loose-is-fast" mentality. The BMW still felt faster on the track, but the Lexus held its own and felt more refined while doing so.
The improved handling and driving dynamic is mostly the result of its lighter, stronger frame which has allowed the car to be more rigid while shedding pounds, and its 3,795-pound curb weight is just under that of the E350 Sedan and about 300 pounds lighter than a comparable 535i. For most drivers, this just means the GS no longer feels like a floaty, oversized sedan, but buyers looking for a responsive, fun-to-drive luxury sedan should be very impressed with the new GS. All 2013 GS models get the driver-selectable Drive Mode system that can switch between normal, Eco or Sport S modes, but the GS F Sport and Luxury Package models also get a Sport S+ mode for more in-depth performance tuning; the GS 450h also adds an EV mode for improved all-electric performance.
Stepping things up quite a bit, the GS F Sport also gets the optional Lexus Dynamic Handling with Dynamic Rear Steering for even better handling. At lower speeds, the rear wheels are able to turn in the opposite direction of the front wheels for added responsiveness and the same direction as the front wheels at highway speeds for improved lane-changing maneuverability; the rear wheels are able to turn up to 2 degrees each way. When it comes to performance, it might be easy to miss the V-8 engine that most competitors are offering, but the GS 450h is actually the high-output model of this line-up, and, not surprisingly, it was also the quickest on the track despite a curb weight disadvantage (almost 400 pounds heavier than a GS 350). Lexus claims the GS 450h can run from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 5.6 seconds while still delivering the all-electric driving , brake regeneration and automatic start/stop features expected from a hybrid.
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Safety
The 2013 Lexus GS has yet to be rated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its crash safety, but it comes with plenty of standard safety features that include 10 airbags, active head restraints, LED daytime running lights (DRL), electronic brake-force distribution with brake assist, four-wheel anti-lock disc brake system, Vehicle Stability Control and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Final Thoughts
With cars like the IS-F and LFaA under its belt, nobody is doubting the performance abilities of Toyota's Lexus brand, but the 2013 Lexus GS does show that the luxury automaker can make its cars fast and exciting while keeping the same level of luxury and comfort expected from a luxury sedan. Where the previous GS came up short in attracting buyers from sportier cars like BMW and Audi or plusher cars like Mercedes-Benz, the new GS has been improved in every possible way to become a must-see luxury sport sedan rather than an also-ran. If the 2013 Lexus GS is any indication where Lexus is heading with its future cars, the luxury sedan market is about to get much more exciting... and that's without evening thinking about the rumored GS-F!
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Review: Pros and Cons
- excellent ride and handling
- GS 450h delivers power output of a V-8
- aggressive styling of GS 350 F Sport is best in class
- no V-8 option
- confusing option and packaging breakdown on Lexus website
Lexus provided travel, lodging and vehicle for this review.
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Stanbic Bank Tanzania has once again affirmed its status as one of the country's leading corporate and investment banks, after receiving an international award from The Banker magazine on the "Deal of the Year" category.
A statement issued by the bank said, the award is recognition of the bank after it successfully arranged a syndicated financing worth US$85m for Helios Towers Tanzania Limited, a subsidiary of Helios Towers Africa Limited, to finance their network of telecommunications towers across the country last year.
Commenting on the award, Stanbic Bank Managing Director Bashir Awale said it was an honour for the bank to be recognized again internationally for its investment banking efforts in the country.
"Being recognizes for the "Deal of the Year" award from The Banker, which is an influential financial magazine is an honour and it demonstrates that we are on the right track where Investment banking is concerned.
Stanbic Bank has always been focused on its investment banking business because it is a critical delivery mechanism for banks into the key sectors of infrastructure development, commodities, oil and gas and telecommunications in Africa," Awale explained.
The Helios financing attracted strong and broad-based interest from several local and international financial institutions, the statement said.
It added that the lending syndicate demonstrated the ability of African banks to finance large and cross-border transactions and included as original lenders Stanbic Bank Tanzania Limited, Standard Bank of South Africa, Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund, Investec Bank, National Microfinance Bank, Bank of Africa Tanzania Limited and International Commercial Bank from Tanzania.
Stanbic Bank Tanzania Head of Investment Banking Shose Sinare said: "We are very proud to have received this award. We remain committed to spearheading infrastructure development in Tanzania.
We would like to again thank our local partners who joined us to finance this deal, National Microfinance Bank Plc, Bank of Africa Tanzania Limited and International Commercial Bank (Tanzania) Limited who came in as original lenders on the local tranche."
This is a second international award for Stanbic Bank in the investment banking space. Last year the bank received "Investment Bank of the Year Award" from EMEA finance Magazine for the US250m syndicated loan the bank arranged for the government, the statement said.
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In recent years, The State of Arizona has created several new laws designed to improve air quality throughout the valley. As a result, these laws have greatly limited the areas open for the use of vehicles and "off-highway vehicles" (OHVs) on unimproved surfaces within the city of Peoria and the greater Phoenix area.
The State of Arizona has identified a large portion of Maricopa County as a "Non-Attainment Area". Which means Arizona has failed to attain the air quality standard set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
This "Non-Attainment Area" is refered to as "Area A". These new laws effect OHV riders who ride inside of "Area A". Below is a map which outlines the boundaries of "Area A"
In 2007, The Arizona State Senate passed Senate Bill 1552, which became state law in 2008. This law requires all cities and towns located in "Area A" to create and enforce an ordinance that prohibits the operation of any vehicle, including an off-highway vehicle, on an unpaved surface that is not a public or private road. Below is a link to The Arizona State Legislature website to view the entire law.
As you can see from the map above, the city of Peoria is completely within the boundaries of "Area A". Therefore, the city of Peoria created the following ordinance to comply with the new state law,
Peoria City Code, Chapter 13, Section 13-25
Peoria's city code (PCC 13-25) restricts the operation of any vehicle on an "unimproved surface" unless the land has been treated in such a manner as to prevent the release of dust into the air. The term "unimproved surface" simply refers to dirt, such as a vacant lot or the desert floor.
One exception which allows riders to operate on unimproved surfaces without taking dust control measures inside of "Area A" is, the operation of vehicles and OHVs on public land that is designated for the purpose of riding and is posted on official maps by The State of Arizona or an agency of The United States. Currently there is only one area in The City of Peoria that meets these criteria. This is land owned by The Bureau of Land Management and located off of Castle Hot Springs Road, near Lake Pleasant. This area can be accessed from The Carefree Highway (SR-74) and going north on Castle Hot Springs Road (mile post 19). Follow the road and turn left at the "T" intersection. Once the pavement ends there is a wooden kiosk that displays a large map of the area and shows OHV trails. Riding is restricted to the official trails. Riding off trails is never allowed.
A second location that is open for riders, but located just outside Peoria city limits is the Hieroglyphic Mountains Loop. Often times referred to as "The Boulders" or "mile post 11.5. This area is accessed off of the Carefree Highway by turning north at mile post 11.5. Below is a link to the Arizona State Parks website with information on the area.http://azstateparks.com/ohv/downloads/OHV_Map_2008_Hieroglyphic.pdf
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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- More money could be going to the TEE Center to build a walkway.
Commissioners are talking about building a bridge between the parking deck and the convention center, meaning more construction and more money.
"We've had conversations in the past about developing a walk way between the trade center itself and the parking deck," said City Administrator Fred Russell.
The new walkway would connect the parking deck to the TEE Center with a skywalk bridge. The bridge would keep guests of the TEE Center from worrying about crossing traffic on Reynolds Street.
The city administrator says the project would cost about a million dollars.
"The money is available; we had money available from the parking deck itself so it wouldn't be any additional funds," Russell said.
Commissioners say it would be dangerous not to move forward with the skywalk.
"I think everyone up here sees the life safety issue with a herd of people crossing Reynolds Street at night going to an event and coming back out of the event when it's pitch black dark," said Joe Bowles.
But there's still a few big questions to answer before commissioners give the project the green light.
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In the rough draft, there are plans for an electronic sign for advertising, but it still isn't clear who would get the funds from the ad space.
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Senior Fellow Robert Nelson, author of The New Holy Wars talks about the the religious implications between church, state, and environmentalism with Anthony Gill on Research on Religion.
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Even people on these Rugby League Forums, strangely enough cannot ditch football.
So as I said Griff, sadly Sheffield = Football only.
Fair points - but it's no worse than virtually anywhere else. I can go into Cas Vegas or Fev-erley Hills and see signs outside pubs advertising soccer games being shown on Sky - can't remember seeing one for a Cas $uperleague game or a Fev Championship game - or any other RL games. Walk down the street and I can see plenty of soccer clubs' logos. Soccer's taken over big time - especially since the Premier League started in 1992. We started letting them take the lead over a century ago and we're not going to change that now.
Sheffield a soccer city ? Of course - they have 50000 dullards watching Wednesday and United. We don't need 50000 people to come to us. We'd be by far the best supported team in the Championship with a tenth of that. And is it just those 50000 we're aiming at ? Or the other 500,000+ who live in the area ? I've always said that we need to throw the kitchen sink at getting the crowds up over two or three years. If it works - fine. If it doesn't, just accept our place as a good Championship team. I'm not daft enough to propose us for $uperleague if we can't prove that we can get the crowds to finance it.
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A Zanzibar House of Representatives select committee report has revealed that Changuu tourist island was cheaply leased to a private firm, Leisure Hotel Limited, denying the government millions of shillings.
According to the report, the 11.27- hectare island was leased in 2002 for a period of 30 years at a rate of $1000 a month.
The report reveals further that the controversial leasing was effected in December 2002 by then Minister for Tourism, Trade and Investment, Samia Suluhu Hassan, in collaboration with the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Agency (ZIPA).
Samia Hassan is currently Minister of State in the Vice-President's Office responsible for Union affairs.
The committee findings show that prior to leasing Changuu island, the Zanzibar Tourism Corporation (ZTC) was collecting $5,500 a month as government revenue through fees charged tourists who visited the island.
"The Zanzibar Tourim Corporation was paid Sh 40million so as to release the island for the lease," affirmed the report, which has sparked heated debate among Zanzibaris and members of the House of Representatives.
The committee has made it clear in the report that the claimed little fee of $1000 a month was paid by the investor in 2004 when it was reviewed following complaints that the leasing agreement was not beneficial to the government.
The report states: "The committee was not satisfied by the fee rate even after it was reviewed to $3,500 per month, which is the current operative rate." When interrogated by the committee, ZTC manager Sabaha Salum said that when the island was under his office monthly revenue collection stood at $ 5,500.
However Salum told the committee that ZTC's role was confined to promoting tourism on the island, adding that the leasing of the island was effected by the Ministry of Lands in collaboration with ZIPA
Commenting on tortoises which are the island's major tourist attraction, Salum noted that they were also leased to the investor, Leisure Hotel Limited, under a special agreement which was approved by the government valuer.
He also revealed that his corporation had planned to lease the tortoises to Zanzibar Parks, but the government put the plan on hold after it opposed by some sections of Zanzibaris.
Information provided by ZIPA indicated that the investor was handed over Changuu island in August 2003 with a view to upgrading investment facilities on the island, a project which was expected to cost $ 1.1million. He said the investor had so far built a 27-bedroom complex for visitors .
However, when quizzed by the committee, ZIPA accused the investor of not being forthcoming with regard to tourist statistics and revenue, contrary to the laws governing investments in Zanzibar which require an investor to provide such data every three months.
"It is not clear how much revenue the investor collects from the business on Changuu island," stated the report.
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Today stoker25 has updated his previous work to PSIDPatch version 1.5, which now supports changing the PS3 Console ID sent to PSN among the updates followed by more revisions below.
Download: PSIDPatch 1.5 for PS3 / PSIDPatch 1.5 for PS3 (Mirror) / PSIDPatch 1.6 for PS3 with changelog HERE / PSIDPatch 1.6 for PS3 (Mirror) / PSIDPatch 1.6 for PS3 (Resigned for 4.30 CFW) by willmav5000 / DEXPSIDPatch 4.21.2 Rebug / CEXPSIDPatch 4.21.2 Rebug / CEXPSIDPatch 4.30.1 Rebug / CEXPSIDPatch 4.30 CEX Rogero v2.05 by arj1231 / PSIDPatch v2.1 (Recompiled with 1.6 Source) by Bad_MOFO_33 / PSIDPATCH4.40.pkg / PSIDPATCH4.40.zip (Mirror) by solidspike / PSIDPatch 4.46 (FIX).pkg by kokotonix / PSIDPATCH16 CFW 4.50 Fixed / PSIDPATCH CFW 4.53 Fixed by Megago
Currently PSIDPatch is for 3.55 only. It'll run on other versions, but the ConsoleID shown will be wrong and the patching functions will patch the wrong places.
From the ReadMe file: Updated PSIDPatch 1.5, now it can also change the Console ID sent to PSN, although if the ID isn't valid you'll get a nice 8002A224 error. Included a sample consoleid.txt file too.
Updated PSIDPatch 1.2 for 3.55 consoles. SELF is signed and the package is "signed". 1.2 also lets you generate a random PSID now, no need for txt files. Also, removed the confirmation screens.
PSID is your playstation's unique identifier to Sony, this program will patch the loaded PSID in memory to one of your choice. This won't permanently patch your PSID, but *MIGHT* let you fool PSN. Best way to test this is for somebody with a banned PS3 to try changing it and going online.
Please note that I'm not sure if PSID is what is actually used for bans! Apparently the ID used for banning is generated using the PSID, but I think that the result of this generation *MIGHT* be stored somewhere in memory. If it is, this tool is worthless for PSN until that result is found.
Made and tested on a 3.41 PS3 for 1.0, 3.55 PS3 for 1.2... Although not tested online by me! If your using a different version and patching doesn't work properly please contact me and we'll work out a fix
+ Shows you current PSID
+ Shows you current Console ID
+ Patch PSID from dev_usb/psid.txt
+ Patch PSID to random number
+ Patch Console ID from dev_usb/consoleid.txt
+ Patch ConsoleID (line 2) to random number
+ Choose USB to load from
This uses the peek and poke syscalls in order to patch your PSID. Please make sure your using a payload which uses them or a CFW that has them (kmeaw 3.55 does)
Install package
Run PSIDPatch
Press Cross to patch PSID with a random number, or Square to patch ConsoleID.
Or.. if you want to use your own:
Create a text file called psid.txt/consoleid.txt on root of your USB
Put 32 hex characters inside (e.g. 1234567890ABCDEFFEDCBA0987654321) or 64 for ConsoleID
Open PSIDPatch, choose your USB using Up/Down arrows and press R1 to patch.
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PSID starts at 0x800000000044A18C in 3.41, 0x800000000045218C in 3.55. It is 16 bytes long. Two identicle Console ID's exist in memory: one which is 32 bytes at 0x80000000003C2EF0 and another which is 16 bytes at 0x8000000000452174. PSN seems to use the second one, but PSIDPatch patches both.
Mathieulh/RichDevX - bragging about PSID stuff on twitter, if it was a private convo I never would of started this
user - Fixing CFWLoad code so no SCE confidential stuff is included, thanks man
djekl - Random PSID idea, can't believe I didn't think of that...
Update: PSIDPatch 4.21 CEX&DEX (DEXPSIDPatch / CEXPSIDPatch) by arj1231 is now available (linked above) as well and is edited to work on DEX MODE!
To quote: Just edited the source to use correct offsets. Both fully working on 4.21. Change PSID and CONID. Please Dont abuse (Stay away from COD games).
Thanks to Stoker25 for making source avail. To everyone please use a legit Console Id saved to USB.
Update #2: PSIDPatch for 4.40 CFW (linked above) by solidspike is now available, who states: PSIDPATCH 4.40 for most 4.40 CFW like rogero, miralatijera etc
The last 2 offsets for console id seem to keep changing in lv2 every time the system is restarted so we can't patch these unless someone creates a new program that patches dynamically instead of using fixed offsets.
However this works and patches the PSID and the 2 fixed locations where the console id is for 4.40 CFW
Finally, from kokotonix comes a PSIDpatch fix for 4.46 by KW (linked above) who states:
I've been using psidpatch 4.40 to patch the consoleid of my bricked (non-working) console into my banned (but working) system.
Since I've updated to Rogero 4.46 CFW, psidpatch 4.40 stopped working with my system.
Ive tried a psidpatch 4.46 but it freezes my system.
As I've seen I was not the only one having this problem, I share a small test with the forum that I've came across: a "patched" PSIDpatch for 4.46 CFW made by KW
And thank you to stoker25 for this simple and very efficient tool. I have only test this with Rogero 4.46 1.00. It will be great to receive some reports with Rogero 1.01 or HABIB.
Tested on habib 4.46 1.13, tested in rebug 4.46.1 REX and LTE versions. From the number of tests I risk to say it is full 4.46 CFW compatible.
About PSID Patcher 4.46 CEX fixed by kokotonix (via ps3-solution-pour-tous.doomby.com/blog/ps3-homebrew/psid-patcher-4-46-cex-fixed-by-kokotonix.html) to quote, roughly translated:
A Dev named kokotonix released a few hours already secured version of homebrew PSIDpatcher coded Stoker25 behind. This version is now compatible for CFW 4.46 CEX.
NOTE: As usual, we were treated to a redesign of the work of this Dev by SGK, fast team, but starting input by three bricks BSOD (seen in the comments of U.S. sites that relate to inaccurate news) so beware of the version you want to install!
As a reminder, this homebrew allows de-ban or to protect the ban on condition where one has a valid PSID and consoleID!
This change is not permanent, the console resumes consoleID / Psid original every time you reboot. It will therefore boost PSIDpatcher every time before you connect to the SEN.
- Install the package via install_package_file
- Put on a USB stick formatted in FAT32 text files named like this:
- psid.txt (you put into your file psid nothing else)
- consoleid.txt (you put into your file consoleID followed by 32 times the number 0 and nothing else)
- NOTE: The . txt is the file extension of course
- Connect to the USB port on your leftmost console
- Start PSIDpatcher then press L1 and also on R1
- Do next TRIANGLE to exit the application
- Connect to the PSN / SEN
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The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti.
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Canon has launched two SX series compact superzooms, the SX 260 IS and SX 240 IS. The difference between the two is that the SX 240 IS doesn't include GPS and isn't being announced by Canon USA, so may not be widely available if it reaches North American shores. Beyond that, both are 20x compact superzooms with 25-500mm equivalent lenses featuring the company's latest 7-mode image stabilization system. They feature 460k dot screens and the ability to shoot burst of images at 10.3 frames per second. Both use 12MP back-lit CMOS sensors.
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London, UK, 7th February, 2012 – Canon today announces two new versatile and powerful PowerShot SX models – the PowerShot SX260 HS and PowerShot SX240 HS. Combining sleek, modern design with an impressive 20x optical zoom and advanced imaging technologies, these models are the ideal travel companions for recording everything, from family holidays on tropical beaches to action-packed adventures, in stunning detail and Full HD video.
Available in four1 cool colours for the PowerShot SX260 HS and three2 for the PowerShot SX240 HS, the new models are Canon's slimmest 20x zoom cameras and offer Canon's signature high image quality thanks to the DIGIC 5-powered HS System and new Intelligent IS technology, in a compact, pocket-friendly body. The PowerShot SX260 HS also features integrated GPS, making it even easier to record your travels and retrace your route on a map from the comfort of your armchair when you return home.
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The HS System, which pairs Canon's next-generation DIGIC 5 image processor with the 12.1 Megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, has been further augmented to ensure outstanding, low-noise images in all conditions, particularly in low light. Whether on a beach in the moonlight or at a party, pictures are well-exposed with up to 75% less noise than the models' predecessors, without the need to use a flash or tripod.
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For maximum flexibility, the PowerShot SX260 HS and PowerShot SX240 HS both offer full manual control, allowing users to stamp their own creativity on their shots and explore the impact of individual changes to ISO, shutter speed or aperture on their images.
The sensor and image processor combination not only provide superior image quality but also support high-speed shooting functions. Freeze fast-paced action with High-speed Burst HQ, shooting full-resolution images at 10.3 shots/sec, or slow the pace right down with 240fps Super Slow Motion Movie. Alternatively, give your lowlight photography an added boost with Handheld Night Scene which combines a highspeed sequence of shots into one image offering the least possible blur and best possible exposure.
The enhanced Creative Filters in the PowerShot SX260 HS and PowerShot SX240 HS mean you can add a new level of creative fun with eight effects5 to make your photos and videos stand out. Add a romantic touch with the new Soft Focus, and produce perfect portraits with the Smooth Skin setting which evens out skin tone for a more flattering effect. Alternatively, change the way you look at landscapes with Miniature Effect making the scene resemble a scale model.
Remember every step
Build a unique travel journal and relive each moment by tagging each picture with the local time and location it was taken automatically with the built-in GPS6 in the PowerShot SX260 HS. The integrated GPS Logger function has been enhanced compared with its predecessor, logging the location of the camera at regular intervals more rapidly and offering more than 48 hours tracking on a single charge. Using the Map Utility software included, you can then view your journey on Google Maps or share it with friends and family across the world through applications such as Google Earth7.
Both models allow you to create a 'behind the scenes' mini-film of the day's images with the improved Movie Digest feature, which records the last four seconds of action before each shot is taken and combines them into a single movie - a great alternative way to tell the story behind your perfect pictures in HD (720p) quality.
The traveller's companion
The robust metal body and compact, lightweight design ensure both the PowerShot SX260 HS and PowerShot SX240 HS are ideal for holidays and capturing important events.
Switch quickly and easily between photos and filming with just one touch to record the action in Full HD (1080p) with stereo sound. Fine Detail Movie Processing technology ensures every sensor pixel is employed in Movie mode to capture incredible detail, allowing you to relive each moment on an HD screen. The huge 20x optical zoom can also be used whilst filming to get closer to the action and Intelligent IS ensures that footage shot even at the furthest extent of the telephoto zoom is smooth and shakefree.
You can continue to capture great images in religious monuments or museums without disturbing other visitors thanks to Discreet mode and with the optional waterproof case, you can also take your camera to depths down to 40m – capturing all the beautiful scenery both above and below the waves. The bright 7.5 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD screen with approximately 460,000 dots of resolution and a tempered glass layer, for improved viewing and protection against the bumps and knocks of travel, also allows you to review your movies and images in rich colour and crisp detail.
Join the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY community
Owners of these new models can also join the newly updated CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online facility for sharing photos and video now providing up to 10 GB of personal storage capacity, perfect for storing many photos, even in full resolution. An easy interface allows users to search for images, create combined photo and movie Albums that can receive comments from friends, and to share Albums directly via email and Social Networking Sites.
1 Silver, Black, Red, Green
2 Silver, Black, Red
3 Intelligent IS modes include: Normal IS, Panning IS, Macro IS, Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Dynamic & Macro IS,
and Tripod Mode
4 Some extra features of the supplied ImageBrowser EX software, including Face ID, may require an
automatic software update using an internet connection.
5 Smooth Skin, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Miniature Effect in Movie, Super Vivid, Poster
Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome
6 GPS use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Use of GPS should comply with the laws and
regulations of the country and area in which it is being operated, including any restriction on the use of
7 Google, Google Maps and Google Earth are trademarks of Google Inc.
Canon PowerShot SX 260 HS, PowerShot SX 240 HS specifications
|Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
|Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
|Body type
|Body type
|Max resolution
|4000 x 3000
|Other resolutions
|4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
|Image ratio w:h
|1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
|Effective pixels
|12 megapixels
|Sensor size
|1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
|Sensor type
|Digic 5
|Color filter array
|Primary color filter
|Auto 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
|White balance presets
|Custom white balance
|Yes (1)
|Image stabilization
|Uncompressed format
|JPEG quality levels
|Fine, Normal
|File format
|Optics & Focus
|Focal length (equiv.)
|25–500 mm
|Optical zoom
|Maximum aperture
|Autofocus assist lamp
|Digital zoom
|Yes (4x)
|Manual focus
|Macro focus range
|5 cm (1.97″)
|Number of focus points
|Screen / viewfinder
|Articulated LCD
|Screen size
|Screen dots
|Touch screen
|Screen type
|PureColor II TFT LCD
|Live view
|Viewfinder type
|Photography features
|Minimum shutter speed
|15 sec
|Maximum shutter speed
|1/3200 sec
|Exposure modes
|Scene modes
|Built-in flash
|Flash range
|3.50 m
|External flash
|Yes (optional HF-DC2)
|Flash modes
|Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
|Drive modes
|Continuous drive
|2.4 fps
|Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
|Metering modes
|Exposure compensation
|±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
|WB Bracketing
|Videography features
|1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
|Videography notes
|Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps iFrame Movie (HD)
|Storage types
|USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
|Yes (Mini)
|Remote control
|Environmentally sealed
|Battery Pack
|Battery description
|Lithium-Ion NB-6L rechargeable battery & charger
|Battery Life (CIPA)
|Weight (inc. batteries)
|231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
|224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz)
|106 x 61 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.3″)
|Other features
|Orientation sensor
|Timelapse recording
Additional images
|Canon PowerShot SX 240 HS
|Canon PowerShot SX 260 HS
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Watch the video 'One UC Davis in 30 Seconds'
What makes UC Davis special? Find out in 30 seconds why there's only One UC Davis.
From the waters of Lake Tahoe, to a doctor's visit via telemedicine, to the stage of the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, the Aggie community is working together to change the world and one another.
To learn more about the people of UC Davis and how they make it a special place of academic excellence and positive change, see more of their stories.
Why is UC Davis the one for you?
Use hashtag #oneucdavis to tell us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any social media, or tell us online.
Scene summary
UC Davis is filled with talented people, and the video profiles a lucky few. Here's a summary of the scenes, with links to find out more:
- :00 Veterinary medicine: Blanca C., veterinary medicine student, and Roma the dog at the linear accelerator facility.
- :06 Lake Tahoe Research Center: Center director and professor Geoffrey Schladow and crew on a water quality research vessel in Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe.
- :08 California Lighting Technology Center: Center director and professor Michael Siminovitch illuminates why UC Davis is a leader in clean lighting technology.
- :09 Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles: Engineering professor Andy Frank is considered the father of the modern plug-in hybrid vehicle.
- :12 Cycling: Pamela N. rides her bike here at the first university to receive a platinum Bicycle Friendly Business award from the League of American Bicyclists.
- :14 Unitrans: Student Janice W. in one of the beloved double-deckers in the student-operated Unitrans bus system.
- :16 Public art: Chemistry graduate student Stephanie H. atop "Eye on Mrak (Fatal Laff)," one of the famous Egghead sculptures by the late professor Robert Arneson.
- :19 World-class entertainment: Music student Alexander S. inside the renowned Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.
- :22 Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science: David S., viticulture and enology graduate student, at work at the RMI — the world's first and only LEED certified winery, brewery and food and dairy processing facility.
- :24 School of Medicine: Ariana H., medical student and self-proclaimed "Davis lifer," helps explain why UC Davis Medical Center is a leader in telehealth achievements.
- :27 Graduate Studies: Graduate student in Spanish Carolina T., featured at the beautiful UC Davis Arboretum, was inspired to start a nonprofit that helps Haitian students.
Production notes
The main video was produced through UC Davis Strategic Communications by Strada Productions, winners of six Emmy Awards and inventors of the 72-foot Akela camera crane, the world's longest at the time. The same crane used to film this UC Davis promotional video was also used on the blockbuster movie Titanic. The behind-the-scenes video was produced by UC Davis Strategic Communications. Approximately 100 students, faculty and staff participated in the two productions.


text: In this photograph, a hydroplane, or flying boat, is captured in stark relief against the serene natural landscape that seems to hold it aloft. A glistening Miami River reflects the undulating shadows of trees and soft-focus clouds. This image is part of our collection from The New York Times Archive.


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25 U.S. Code § 2803 - Law enforcement authority
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The Secretary may charge employees of the Bureau with law enforcement responsibilities and may authorize those employees to—
(2) execute or serve warrants, summonses, or other orders relating to a crime committed in Indian country and issued under the laws of—
(A) the United States (including those issued by a Court of Indian Offenses under regulations prescribed by the Secretary or offenses processed by the Central Violations Bureau); or
(3) make an arrest without a warrant for an offense committed in Indian country if—
(A) the offense is committed in the presence of the employee, [1]
(B) the offense is a felony and the employee has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed, or is committing, the felony;
(C) the offense is a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or violation of a protection order and has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent or guardian of the victim, and the employee has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed, or is committing the crime; or
(i) the offense involves—
(I) a misdemeanor controlled substance offense in violation of—
(bb) title IX of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (21 U.S.C. 862a et seq.); [2] or
(4) offer and pay a reward for services or information, or purchase evidence, assisting in the detection or investigation of the commission of an offense committed in Indian country or in the arrest of an offender against the United States;
(5) make inquiries of any person, and administer to, or take from, any person an oath, affirmation, or affidavit, concerning any matter relevant to the enforcement or carrying out in Indian country of a law of either the United States or an Indian tribe that has authorized the employee to enforce or carry out tribal laws;
(8) when requested, assist (with or without reimbursement) any Federal, tribal, State, or local law enforcement agency in the enforcement or carrying out of the laws or regulations the agency enforces or administers.
[1] So in original. The comma probably should be a semicolon.
[2] See References in Text note below.
Source(Pub. L. 101–379, § 4,Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 475; Pub. L. 109–162, title IX, § 908(b),Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3083; Pub. L. 111–211, title II, § 211(c),July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2266.)
References in Text
The Controlled Substances Act, referred to in par. (3)(D)(i)(I)(aa), is title II of Pub. L. 91–513, Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1242, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 801 et seq.) of chapter 13 of Title 21, Food and Drugs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 801 of Title 21 and Tables.
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, referred to in par. (3)(D)(i)(I)(bb), is Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2105. Title IX of the Act enacted section 862b of Title 21, Food and Drugs, and sections 608a, 710, and 14016 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amended section 1693b of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, section 32 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1396a, 1396g, 1397a, 1397b, 1437d, 1437f, and 1437z of Title 42, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 32 of Title 26 and sections 601, 710, and 1396a of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1996 Amendments note set out under section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.
2010—Par. (2)(A). Pub. L. 111–211, § 211(c)(1), substituted "or offenses processed by the Central Violations Bureau); or" for "), or".
Par. (3)(B), (C). Pub. L. 111–211, § 211(c)(2)(B), substituted "probable cause" for "reasonable grounds".
Par. (3)(D). Pub. L. 111–211, § 211(c)(2)(A), (C), (D), added subpar. (D).
2006—Par. (3)(C). Pub. L. 109–162added subpar. (C).
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Moving Day for BaltTech
We have come to the end of the road for this blog template. No longer will I be using Movable Type to craft my pearls of journalism for the blog-reading masses.
Starting early tomorrow, we're switching BaltTech over to the Sun's proprietary content management system, and my blog will look different to you -- and I'll have to learn a whole new way of creating BaltTech content. You won't have to do anything different -- the web address will remain www.baltimoresun.com/balttech.
But! For diligent Baltimore tech scene followers, a word of advice: I'll be I am updating this post with a link to this old blog format, which will be turning into an archive of sorts. This content will continue to stay live on the Internet, but when you search for "BaltTech" on Google and type in BaltimoreSun.com/BaltTech, you'll get the new blog layout -- not this one. For the historians among us, if you want to find stuff I wrote about the Baltimore tech scene over the past three years, you'll need to search on this site here, because the new site will not have these posts in its archive.
But, the good news: I'm not going anywhere. I'll still be covering tech, entrepreneurs, innovation and whatever else interests me (or my editors).
And follow me on Twitter here!
And friend-up BaltTech on Facebook here!
Seeya' around.
This is an archived version of the technology blog. For updated coverage, see the current baltTech location: baltimoresun.com/balttech
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- "Do you know what it takes to unite ninety clans, half of whom want to massacre the other half for one insult or another? They speak seven different languages in my army. The Thenns hate the Hornfoots, the Hornfoots hate the Ice-river clans, everyone hates the Cave People. So, you know how I got moon-worshipers and cannibals and giants to march together in the same army?...I told them we were all going to die if we don't get south. 'Cause that's the truth."
- ―King-Beyond-the-Wall Mance Rayder
The King-Beyond-the-Wall is a title given to a Free Folk leader or chieftain who manages to unite a significant number of the northern tribes under his command, enough to pose a threat to the Seven Kingdoms south of the Wall.
Uniting the fractious and independently-minded tribes - who often have radically different traditions, customs and laws from one another, speak different languages, and are always after each other's throats - into a single force is extremely difficult if not downright impossible. Uniting all of the wildlings is only possible with a very intelligent leader of impressive military skill and personal charisma. Most of the time, the wildlings are nowhere near united.
The title and position are not hereditary. It is unknown what the specific process for becoming the current King-Beyond-the-Wall is, though it seems to be based more on general acclamation by the King's followers than on a formal vote.
At the present time, the Free Folk are united under the command of Mance Rayder, the current King-Beyond-the-Wall.
Historical Kings-Beyond-the-Wall
According to Jon Snow, there have been six major attempted wildling invasions into the North over the past one thousand years, and all six were ultimately repulsed.[1] Presumably each was led by a King-Beyond-the-Wall, though it is unclear if there were other Kings-Beyond-the-Wall who didn't invade in the past millennium. There have been many other Kings-Beyond-the-Wall in the seven thousand years before that, stretching back to the construction of the Wall eight thousand years ago.
Season 1
Ser Alliser Thorne names Mance Rayder as the leader of the wildlings beyond the Wall and indicates he has held this post for more than ten years.[2]
When Osha, Stiv and Wallen - deserters from Rayder's army - inadvertently imprison Bran Stark, they debate taking him back to Mance Rayder to win forgiveness. They reject the notion, which is rendered moot when Robb Stark and Theon Greyjoy arrive.[3] Osha later tells Maester Luwin that they were fleeing the awakening of an old, remorseless foe, the White Walkers, indicating that the wildlings are already aware of the threat of the Walkers and may already be fighting them.[4]
Lord Commander Jeor Mormont, puzzled by reports of Mance Rayder's forces gathering in the mountains, decides to lead a reconnaissance-in-force to determine Rayder's intentions and level of threat.[5]
Season 2
Mormont sends a letter to King's Landing, requesting additional men to help hold the Wall against the threat of the wildlings whilst he moves against Mance Rayder. Varys suggests that the wildlings may indeed be more dangerous than in the past, due to their uniting under Mance Rayder. However, both Petyr Baelish and Cersei Lannister are dismissive of the threat, pointing out they cannot spare men from their own war against the Starks. Tyrion, recalling his brief time at the Wall, is less certain that the problem can be ignored.[6]
According to Ygritte, thousands of Wildlings are gathering in the Frostfang mountains under the command of King-Beyond-the-Wall Mance Rayder, forming the biggest Wildling host in living memory.[7] Ygritte points out to Jon Snow that the Free Folk follow Mance Rayder because they chose him to be King-Beyond-the-Wall, not like people south of the Wall who serve kings and lords because they are the son of the last ruler. She also says that Rayder used to be a member of the Night's Watch, but fled because he wished to be free, just like the other wildlings.[8]
After Jon Snow kills Qhorin Halfhand, the wildlings choose to let Mance decide Jon's fate. They take him to Mance's camp, a sprawling encampment which almost fills a whole valley in the mountains.[9]
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Mance Rayder is a former member of the Night's Watch who turned his cloak and fled beyond the Wall many years before the beginning of the series. As an outsider, his uniting of the wildling tribes is even more impressive (though technically, Rayder was born a wildling, but given up as an infant to be raised by the Night's Watch).
Previous Kings-Beyond-the-Wall included Raymun Redbeard, who invaded the North some 120 years ago and was stopped by Lord Willam Stark (at the cost of his life) and the Umbers. The most storied King was Joramun, who is said to have lived thousands upon thousands of years ago. According to legend he awoke giants from the earth using a magical horn and made common cause with the King of the North to destroy the Night's King, a formidable and evil sorcerer who had taken over the Night's Watch in its infancy.
See also
- The King-Beyond-the-Wall at A Wiki of Ice and Fire (spoilers from the books)


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One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
- "An essential reference guide to potion ingredients."
- —Advert at Flourish and Blotts.[src]
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi was a textbook used in Potions and Herbology classes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It was written by the Herbologist and Hogwarts Headmistress Phyllida Spore, and, as its name implies, covers a thousand different varieties of herbs and fungi found in the magical world.
A copy of this book costs two Galleons at Flourish and Blotts.[1] It was one of the required texts for first year students in Harry Potter's first year at Hogwarts.[2]
Known described Magical Herbs
- Shrivelfig
- Bubotuber
- Devil's Snare
- Gillyweed
- Leaping toadstools
- Venomous Tentacula
- Mandrake[3]
- Aconite (a.k.a. Monkshood or Wolfsbane)[3]
- Moly[3]
- Wiggentree[3]
- Alihotsy[3]
Behind the scenes
- In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, when Harry buys the book, it is titled One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi, but later in the same book, Harry is mentioned looking up 'dittany' in One Hundred Magical Herbs and Fungi.
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, this book has a blueish cover, but in Pottermore the cover is green.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (Possible appearance)[4]
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Seen in promotional image(s))
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Pottermore
Notes and references
- ↑ Pottermore
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 5 (Diagon Alley)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Pottermore - New from J.K. Rowling: One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
- ↑ A book is seen in the Slytherin Dungeon with the title '1000'.
|Professors: Herbert Beery · Pomona Sprout · Neville Longbottom
|Textbooks: Flesh-Eating Trees of the World · Goshawk's Guide to Herbology · Magical Water Plants of the Mediterranean · One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi · Winogrand's Wonderous Water Plants
|Hogwarts class: Herbology Award · Herbology Lesson Cup · Herbology Race Cup · Herbology Store
|Hogwarts greenhouses: One · Two · Three · Four · Five · Six · Seven · Professor's Office
|Herbologists: Herbert Beery · Miranda Goshawk · Elladora Ketteridge · Beaumont Marjoribanks · Nepali wizard · Phyllida Spore · Tilden Toots · Hadrian Whittle · Sir Winogrand · Selina Sapworthy
|Plants Studied: Bouncing Bulb · Bubotuber · Devil's Snare · Fire Seed Bush · Mandrake · Mimbulus Mimbletonia · Puffapod · Screechsnap · Self-fertilising shrub · Snargaluff · Spiky Bush · Spiky Prickly Plant · Umbrella Flower · Venomous Tentacula · Walking plant · Whomping Willow · Wild rice