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- Date submitted: 1 Nov 2011
- Stakeholder type: Major Group
- Name: Major Group for Children and Youth
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Full SubmissionMajor Group for Children and Youth Contribution to the Outcome Document of Rio+20 This is the contribution of the Major Group for Children and Youth, incorporating the perspectives of young people from all regions. It specifies our goals and priorities for concrete action and change. The world faces significant challenges that can only be tackled by global cooperation. Rio+20 offers a unique opportunity to make a new programmes for genuinely sustainable development globally, nationally and locally. Our hope for Rio+20 is that there is significant participation by heads of state in the negotiations to ensure commitments are taken more seriously, and that governments are held accountable for agreements that are not implemented. Finally, we call for the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution to strengthen the agreements reached at Rio+20. 1. OBJECTIVES A. RENEWED POLITICAL COMMITMENT We call for: ?�A holistic commitment to mainstreaming and implementing Agenda 21 and the Rio declaration, while taking it further by including new and emerging issues. All relevant international organisations and national legislatures, with the involvement of civil society, should adopt formal mechanisms to ensure that economic and sustainable development discussions are not held in isolation. These mechanisms should have the authority to act as a check-and-balance on the formulation and implementation of policy. ?�Implementation of all agreed upon commitments from the previous CSD cycles by member states, including incorporating them into their National Sustainable Development Strategies. This can be supported by incorporation into the programmes of international financial economic institutions, namely the IMF and the World Bank Group, as well as the WTO. International institutions can take the lead in ensuring that policy recommendations are followed through. ?�Securing of resources for development and implementation of Action Plans. There is a need for thorough and transparent evaluation of budgets, governance of the allocation of funds, donor coordination, collaboration between existing initiatives and use of funds. We call for the establishment of a dedicated instrument for financing and implementing Sustainable Development outside of the World Bank Group, which implements decisions in general, and specific decisions on sustainable development as decided by various forums ranging from the UN-CSD, the UNFCCC, the CBD, the CCD, UNEP, etc., or in terms of transitioning to the Green Economy (in the context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication), or within specific sectors (e.g. energy, agriculture). This instrument should be governed with a fair geographic representation, which reflects both funding partners and recipients, next to the full inclusion of non-state actors in its governance. ?�Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with sufficient ambition to meet environmental and social challenges. As the UN General Assembly office, under the guidance of the UN Secretary General, is currently considering the post-Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) framework, the process leading towards the adoption of the SDGs must be streamlined with this follow-up of the MDGs. In his recent report, the UN Secretary General indeed named Rio+20 as an important international event that could contribute to the post-2015 framework. This new SDGs framework should consider in particular the links between poverty, gender inequality, climate change, biological diversity, human rights, ending violence and inequity. Finally, a strong implementation framework and related institutional elements should be developed in order to guarantee the review of the implementation and the compliance of each state. B. PROGRESS AND IMPLEMENTATION GAPS We call for: ?�Dynamic policies that take into account the diverse economic, environmental and social contexts in which they operate in different member states. This must be captured in the introduction, implementation, monitoring and evaluation stages of the policy design. Adverse impacts of "one-size-fits-all" policies such as structural adjustment must also be addressed. ?�The adoption of a 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production by 2013 and ensuring its integration into policies and law by 2015. ?�Member states should establish evaluation and monitoring mechanisms that will obtain specific feedback and data to determine the effectiveness of policy implementation pertaining to the agreements made at the Sustainable Development Summits, addressing and correcting implementation gaps and providing accountability for both member states and civil society. This should include an integrated regional reporting system between economic, social, environmental and other aspects of Sustainable Development that has clear indicators, and milestones to monitor implementation and to build accountability and ownership of the solutions. ?�Addressing the impact of armed conflict on local communities and the environment, with special consideration for related conditions that pose severe threats to children and youth, such as: disruption of basic services, endemic disease, intolerance, terrorism, and environmental hazards and degradation (e.g., landmines and medical waste). Additionally, strengthen international, national, and local partnerships to engage local stakeholders in support of environmental assessments and integrated financial mechanisms; and post-conflict reconstruction, capacity building, victim assistance, and risk education. C. NEW AND EMERGING CHALLENGES Policies designed to tackle short-term economic crises must not reinforce and prolong unsustainable practices of consumption and production. The current economic crisis can be an opportunity to reflect on systemic ecological, economic and social problems, to pre-empt new and emerging challenges and develop long-term strategies to prevent future climate, energy, food and water crises. It is important that economic, social and human rights institutions are strengthened and that the environment perspective is integrated into their work. In addition, at the UN level, interagency and inter program networks should be established in order to facilitate communication and coordination among different UN actors in order to have an integrated approach and effective international governance on Sustainable Development. Though the goals of economic and social development and environmental sustainability can be in conflict at times, there is a need for them to co-exist to secure a sustainable future. This should lead to: ?�Redefined enforcement of sustainable development agreements ?�The coordination of multilateral economic, human rights and environmental agreements ?�Access to justice ?�Donor coordination for efficient and appropriate use of funds ?�More effective monitoring and evaluation of implementation gaps, assessment of progress and evaluation of emerging challenges. Radical changes in the geopolitical world amplify the challenge of providing water, energy and food to a growing population, particularly in developing countries, where children and youth are the most affected by precarious living conditions. Given that the previous Earth Summit successfully elevated the status of sustainable development goals, global leaders must incorporate the water, food and energy security nexus into Rio+20 discussions, so that its importance as a sustainability concept is also validated. This is essential to promote and deliver comprehensive frameworks at a local and regional level that account for the intricacies of an interconnected world. 2. GREEN ECONOMY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ERADICATION We consider a Green Economy to be egalitarian, low-resource economic and social systems that cultivate societal and cultural wellbeing and thriving and resilient natural ecosystems. A Green Economy fully integrates key principles of the Rio Declaration: intergenerational and international equity, and pays special attention to the inclusion of youth and children as the building blocks of a sustainable future. The transition to the Green Economy will require an improved notion of wellbeing, measured with indicators beyond just GDP, that fully take into account the limits of our common planetary and social boundaries. We call for: ?�Youth unemployment to be reduced through the creation of green jobs with a living wage and the stronger consideration of the impact of employment policy on youth. Governments should promote young people's role in the workforce by providing them with the appropriate skills and knowledge to improve their employability. Possible initiatives could include locally appropriate job-training in the context of sustainable development, start-up capital for young entrepreneurs and apprenticeship programmes. ?�Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) must equip the next generation of youth with skills, training and capacity to help create the Green Economy. ESD should be structurally integrated into the national sub-national curricula and made accessible to all, taking into account local communities' needs. Priority should be given specifically to drastic improvements in teacher training for ESD and recognition and support for alternative forms of education, non-formal learning, online resources and peer education. ?�The creation of a ?Global Technology Sharing Facility?, which would enhance sharing, enable prior assessments and provide monitoring of technology on the global scale. Alternatives to market-based intellectual property rights have to be developed and new digital information infrastructures could foster the rapid circulation of knowledge and technologies worldwide, based on the notions of fair access and mutual benefit sharing. We must also protect and nurture traditional, local and Indigenous knowledge and recognise their value as alternative technologies. Public and private stakeholders must collaborate internationally and strive to incorporate cradle to cradle design into new and existing technological and product lifecycles. ?�An integrated approach to the conservation of species and ecosystems, particularly threatened species and ecosystems. Compliance with international conventions, and agreed international standards for the recording of natural resources and periodic assessment by independent authorities, in collaboration with all stakeholders. These efforts are crucial to ensuring that consumption of natural resources is below regeneration rates. Natural resource impact labelling should be mandatory for every industrial product. ?�Strong legislative and executive actions by governments to promote the sustainable development of our Blue Economy, avoid depletion of finite water resources and achieve long term food security for fisheries-dependent communities. Actions should include the establishment of a global network of marine protected areas and ?no-take zones?, including a moratorium on mineral exploration in the Arctic and proper mechanisms for conflict resolution over Aquatic resources, with special emphasis on water. Conflict over future water availability and allocation decisions, under likely global pressures like climate change, must be recognised and addresses as a serious global threat to long-term peace and security. ?�A ?low-carbon? future that promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency. Specific, measurable, attainable, results-oriented and time bound (SMART) targets should be devised for the development, accessibility and efficient use of clean energy, and demand reduction and energy conservation. This should involve unprecedented funding and technical support for the development of low carbon, renewable infrastructure. ?�An urgent start to the transition towards a green, fair and people-centered agriculture that promotes a sustainable food system producing sufficient, healthy and balanced food for all and maintaining and/or enhancing ecosytems, biodiversity and natural resources. Investments in rural areas should be increased to assure decent incomes and living conditions while creating job opportunities for rural communities, especially including youth. Governments must protect the rights of those working and subsisting off the land and aim towards collective, decentralised ownership for sustainable, resilient and productive ecosystem management. Traditional farming and indigenous knowledge, past and present, offer a wealth of potential solutions and should be recognised as such. It is our hope that an outcome of Rio+20 might be a revitalisation of vital knowledge sharing mechanisms in agriculture. ?�Strengthening the capacity of national healthcare systems with an emphasis on universal and comprehensive Primary Health Care. This should include universal access to family planning services for women and girls, because this already proves to be an in-demand, cost effective method of increasing communities? resilience to climate change impacts, whilst meeting the health and development needs of people around the world. Women and girls should receive education and easy access to comprehensive health services and supplies. ?�The integration of sustainability into all tourism-policies and management practices through the creation of a ?Green Economy Roadmap? aiming at the active participation of local populations in developing sustainable tourism. Development institutions should work collaboratively with the tourism industry to foster increased potential for local hiring and sourcing and significant opportunities in tourism oriented toward local culture and the natural environment. ?�The promotion of holistic and long-term sustainable city planning based on master planning that takes in account population growth, natural resource utilisation, ecosystem preservation, public space accessibility, building design, efficient transport and waste management. Sustainable architecture should strive to improve living conditions, reduce vulnerability and diminish exposure to hazardous materials. This could be made possible through financial incentives and mandatory technical standards for new developments. ?�The removal of harmful subsidies that result in unsustainable practices and threaten development. These include agriculture, fossil fuel and fishery subsidies. If such vast sums of money were being directed toward sustainable development, we would be great strides further on the path to realising the kind of world we want to see. 3. INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT A. Balanced participation of all stakeholders ?�Ombudspersons for Future Generations Rio+20 should secure collective commitment for the establishment, at the national level, of Ombudspersons for Future Generations. These independent institutions, working from the heart of government, should be mandated to provide an assessment of the long-term impacts of public policies and legislative proposals. They should also respond to citizen petition, investigating claims of environmental crimes and offences and engaging in either conciliation or litigation. Furthermore, we call for the establishment of an independent Office of the UN High Commissioner for Future Generations. Similar to the national level Ombudspersons, the High Commissioner would seek and analyse system faults on the global level, i.e. situations where even the normal, regular flow of activities results in significant jeopardy of the interests of future generations. This office would have both an agenda-setting and advisory role with regard to the long-term environmental and social coherence and impacts of UN agencies, policies and programmes and other multilateral treaties. It would function in close cooperation with civil society. This office would also support the capacity of developing countries to establish effective mechanisms of intergenerational accountability and provide a forum for the exchange of best practices in relation to the establishment of national Ombudspersons for Future Generations. ?�Participation of stakeholders We call on governments to seize the opportunity offered by the Rio+20 process in order to re-engineer participation within Sustainable Development and to elevate this as a cross-cutting issue in the whole SD-governance. ?�Government needs in Rio to either adopt one global or several regional conventions based on principle 10 of the Rio 1992 Declaration and including a compliance mechanism, on the model of the Aarhus Convention. ?�At the international level, civil society participation should be evaluated and elevated at all relevant political forums, including financial institutions. Such participation should include the representation of a minimum of 2 non-voting representatives of civil society in the respective bureau. ?�All states should urgently implement the Agenda 21 recommendation of establishing national sustainable development councils. Where such Councils already exist, they should be strengthened and provided with adequate resources, political leverage and support by exchanging best-practices. These councils should by default try to mirror all Agenda 21 Major Groups. B. Ensuring progress towards global sustainability While key legal principles have already been recognised at Stockholm and Rio Conferences, compliance with these principles has been critically lacking, thus requiring the urgent establishment of new accountability mechanisms. ?�World Environmental Court We call for the establishment of a World Environmental Court to take decisions related to the non-respect of national obligations under international environmental law. This court will provide a forum for individuals and communities to hold states party to international environmental agreements legally accountable for their commitments. Procedures for individuals and communities to file a complaint to the Court should be based on those of existing Human Rights courts such as the European Court of Human Rights. ?�Creating a new momentum for the implementation of the precautionary principle Rio+20 presents a unique opportunity to develop institutional arrangements necessary for the full and effective implementation of the precautionary principle. We call for the legal recognition of the fact that industrial production and commercialisation of new substances and technologies should not be authorised in the presence of a reasonable doubt regarding their potential to harm our environment or the natural capital left to our children. In the case of practices and activities creating short-term risks for ecosystems and communities, a proper insurance mechanism should obligate those taking the risks to be in the capacity to fully repair any damages intentionally or accidentally resulting from their actions. C. Ensuring knowledge-based decision making ?�Intergovernmental Panel on Sustainable Development (IPSD) Given the growing fragmentation of knowledge, we call for the establishment of an Intergovernmental Panel on Sustainable Development that functions as an umbrella organization which should design a sustainable development research agenda for the 21st century that reviews relevant scientific knowledge (including not only natural sciences but also social sciences such as economics). Scientific evidence should contribute to knowledge-based policy making and policy monitoring. The Panel should also be mandated to provide an assessment of ecological boundaries. D. Creating a set of global institutions for sustainability Delivering political coordination and momentum ?�UN Council on Sustainable Development We call for the immediate establishment of a Council on Sustainable Development as a subsidiary to the UN General Assembly, with the authority to adopt legally binding decisions. This Council would seek integration of all composing elements of Sustainable Development, at a higher political level than is currently the case within the existing UN bodies dealing with the matter. It should also be mandated to coordinate the work on Sustainable Development of both the Bretton Woods and UN institutions in a coherent manner. Finally, this institution should enshrine Civil Society participation within its design, upgrading the existing CSD practices amongst others, including representatives of Major Groups within its governance (Bureau). ?�Stewardship for Global Commons We also call for the immediate establishment of a transparent and participatory trusteeship for the transitional governance of the global commons until they are adequately governed by legally binding rules, based on a sense of shared responsibility and the principles of subsidiarity and intergenerational equity. This process should lead by 2015 to the establishment of a permanent, legally-binding Global Commons Trust that cooperatively and responsibly develops, manages, maintains and equitably shares in the usage and benefits coming from resources that are held in common by the community at large. Whilst sympathetic to the vulnerable, there must be a local-global framework and participatory processes to address the issue of free riders. Ensuring implementation ?�Upgrade UNEP into a new UN Environmental Organisation with status as a specialised UN agency with the capacity to deliver We call for an upgrade of both mandate and status of the current UNEP in order to enable this organisation to supervise all environmental sustainability initiatives within the UN. This new, specialised agency will provide an accountability mechanism for policy makers and national ministries and should coordinate all UN programs, agencies and affiliates who are working on initiatives related to or having an impact on environmental sustainability. The international community must ensure that it possesses the adequate means to successfully implement its mission. The long-term review process for the improvement of Sustainable Development Governance at the UN level should assess the pros and cons of other institutional frameworks, such as the creation of an all-encompassing World Organisation for Sustainable Development.


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Nikon's New Coolpix P7800 Adds Electronic Viewfinder
Nikon has updated its advanced compact camera line-up with the Coolpix P7800. The camera is essentially the same as its P7700 predecessor, with its 12 megapixel sensor and 7.1x optical zoom, but the new model features a high resolution, 921k dot electronic viewfinder. Earlier, the P7000 and the P7100 had been equipped with optical viewfinders but Nikon decided to drop the viewfinder in order to streamline the P7700's body.
Fortunately, the addition of the EVF adds almost imperceptible increases in the P7800's dimensions and weight: while the P7700 measured 4.7 x 2.9 x 2 inches and about 13.9 ounces, the P7800 measures 4.7 x 3.1 x 2 inches and approximately 14.1 ounces.
The other two updates are compatibility with Nikon's WU-1a wireless mobile adapter and a jump in price of about $50. The latter seems like a reasonable price to pay for the addition of an EVF. The P7700 is still available, if you don't want/or need the EVF. The P7800 is slated to ship this month. We anticipate seeing this and other Nikon cameras at the company's booth at PhotoPlus Expo, in New York City October 24-26.
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Are the huts at Valley Forge real?
Q.Are the huts at Valley Forge real?
W.A., Sunbury, PA
A.Every log hut you'll see at Valley Forge today is a reproduction. The hut just outside the Museum is the oldest reproduction, built in 1905 by the Daughters of the Revolution of 1776 and repaired in 1945-6 and again in 1968. Most of the other huts date from after World War II.
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Published: Monday, December 31, 2012 at 12:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, December 21, 2012 at 10:22 p.m.
The following is a list of local sporting events for the week of Dec. 31:
Wednesday, Jan. 2
BL Smith at Lexington
North Davidson at Page
Thursday, Jan. 3
Trinity at Thomasville
Fayetteville Street at Sheets
Union Grove at Rockwell
High Point Christian at Westchester
Friday, Jan. 4
Thomaville at Central Davidson
Lexington at East Davidson
Salisbury at West Davidson
HP Andrews at North Davidson
South Davidson at Gray Stone Day
Vandalia at Union Grove
Westchester at Trinity Durham
Saturday, Jan. 5
DCCC at Southside Virginia CC
Monday, Dec. 31
Wednesday, Jan. 2
Thursday, Jan. 3
Central Davidson at Thomasville
East Davidson at Lexington
Ledford at Southern Guilford
Friday, Jan. 4
West Davidson at Salisbury
North Davidson at Carson
Saturday, Jan. 5
Central Davidson in West Stanly duals
Lexington in tournament (South Davidson)
Thomasville, North Davidson in Grimsley duals
Monday, Dec. 31
Wednesday, Jan. 2
Thursday, Jan. 3
East Davidson, Lexington, West Davidson vs Salisbury (Salisbury YMCA)
Friday, Jan. 4
North Davidson vs. Mount Tabor (WSSU)
Ledford vs. Northeast Guilford
Saturday, Jan. 5
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Playoffs started today, 2 good games so far, King Blues and Blackhawks Wild both going to OT.
Not many moments in sports are as exciting as sudden death overtime hockey.
Agreed. LET'S GO BHAWKS!!!
I don't have a hockey team, but there is just something about playoff OT...
Couple of low scoring, but very entertaining games from what I've been able to watch. Hoping the Hawks can pull this one out. Nothing like a little playoff hockey.
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Wild on their heels now, time for the Hawks to pounce. Send out the big boys Q.
Was just wondering if anyone had made a thread for this. I'm a wings fan and the stupid hawks and wild game is preventing me from watching my game! It is a wildly entertaining game though, and I have my two friends that are chicago/minny fans respectively bickering next to me so that's fairly entertaining. Also this goalie from the wild is an awesome story. I'm rooting for the hawks cause I want the red wings to knock em off in the western finals but I'm fairly indifferent.
Anyway, I have the wings game on some weird feed on the computer and it's 1-1 at the end of the 1st. Man I love playoff hockey.
Oh ****! Hawks end it! Crazy game
Who saw the end to the Blues game? Huge mistake by Quick handling the puck too long.
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**** yes.
In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection.
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Who saw the end to the Blues game? Huge mistake by Quick handling the puck too long.
Holy **** that was bad...
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Who saw the end to the Blues game? Huge mistake by Quick handling the puck too long.
Finally just saw the end of that.
Wow. Just a total **** up for a guy like Quick.
Well, at least one of the games tonight has been worth watching.
Quick is a disaster handling the puck behind the net. Always has been. He should be fined everytime he does so when an opposing player is within 20 ft.
Having said that, he looks to be rounding into shape and is making some pretty damn impressive saves.
Go Kings go!
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Welcome to 'The Land of Sweets' - a party table to celebrate the end of pre-school for my eldest son Fergus, as well as Christmas!
The inspiration came from the story of 'The Nutcracker' where The Land of Sweets features. I LOVE the music, and the story is very special. I also have lovely memories of seeing two different performances of 'The Nutcracker' in London with my very dear friend Elspeth.
So, when you're really into your theme, it is easy to be motivated and creative - I had a ball!
My colour palette included green, pink, yellow and blue. To tie all of the colours together, I used red and white ribbon throughout the table and made some red and white bunting.
To add a crazy touch to the table, and theme, I decided to make edible labels for the food from Vanilla Sugar Cookies. (Much to my husband's complete astonishment....!) I piped the name of each food onto a 'sweet' made from fondant, which was placed onto each cookie. Quite labour intensive, ...but would you expect anything less from 'The Land of Sweets'...!
The Christmas Tree is an essential part of the story, so I decided to make the tree from meringue swirls. I have been rather keen on meringues this year and have made them in so many colours - I just love the swirl effect, and I was thrilled with how they came together on the cone.
The Gingerbread Houses are also a favourite. I tried to imagine how houses would look in 'The Land of Sweets'. I drew some pictures and created some templates on baking paper. The decorating with royal icing and fondant was really enjoyable.


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Decadal and Regional Climate Prediction using Earth System Models
A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 16-1), is
effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 25, 2016. Please be advised that, depending
on the specified due date, the guidelines contained in NSF 16-1 may apply to proposals submitted in response to this
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The consequences of climate variability and change are becoming more immediate and profound than previously anticipated. Over recent decades, the world has witnessed the onset of prolonged droughts on several continents, increased frequency of floods, loss of agricultural and forest productivity, degraded ocean and permafrost ecosystems, global sea level rise and the rapid retreat of ice sheets and glaciers, loss of arctic sea ice, and changes in ocean currents. These important impacts highlight that climate variability and change can have significant effects on decadal and shorter time scales, with significant consequences for plant, animal, human, and physical systems.
The EaSM funding opportunity enables interagency cooperation on one of the most pressing problems of the millennium: climate change and�how it is likely to affect our world. It allows the partner agencies -- National Science Foundation (NSF) and�U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) -- to combine resources to identify and fund the most meritorious and highest-impact projects that support their respective missions, while�avoiding duplication of effort and fostering collaboration between agencies and the investigators they support.
This interdisciplinary scientific challenge calls for the development and application of next-generation Earth System Models that include coupled and interactive representations of such�components as ocean and atmospheric currents, agricultural working lands and forests,� biogeochemistry, atmospheric chemistry,� the water cycle and land ice.� This solicitation seeks to attract scientists from the disciplines of geosciences, agricultural sciences, mathematics and statistics. Successful proposals will develop intellectual excitement in the participating disciplinary communities and engage diverse interdisciplinary teams with sufficient breadth to achieve the scientific objectives. We encourage proposals that have strong broader impacts, including public access to data and other research products of general interest, as well as educational, diversity, or societal impacts.
The long-term goals of this solicitation are to improve on and extend current Earth System modeling capabilities to:
The EaSM-3 solicitation focuses primarily�on Goal 1 (above) with the�following specific areas of interest related to decadal scales: (i) Research that has the potential to dramatically improve predictive capabilities; (ii) Prediction and attribution studies; (iii) Development and applications of metrics, methods, and tools for testing and evaluating climate and climate impact predictions and characterizing their uncertainty.�
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|WAC honors Idaho pair
DENVER - The Western Athletic Conference announced its 2009-10 men's basketball postseason honorees on Sunday and Idaho's Mac Hopson and Marvin Jefferson were among those selected.
Hopson, a senior from Portland, Ore., was chosen as all-WAC honorable mention after averaging 15.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game for the Vandals in WAC play. He earned three double-doubles this season and led the team in scoring 14 times.
The honor is the second of Hopson's career. He was a first-team all-WAC honoree last season and was chosen as a preseason first-team all-WAC honoree before the start of the 2009-10 year.
Jefferson, a senior from Merced, Calif., was chosen to the WAC all-defensive team for his first career postseason WAC honor. Jefferson's 60 blocked shots this season are the most by a Vandal in 27 years and rank third in Idaho history. With two more, he'll move into second all-time.
Earlier this year, Jefferson became just the third Idaho player to reach 100 career blocked shots, and had the school's sixth-best single-game blocking performance when he swatted six against Boise State on Jan. 25.
Jefferson joins Tanoris Shepard as the second Vandal to earn the WAC's all-defensive award. Shepard was honored after the 2006 season. Hopson's honor is the third all-WAC award earned by a Vandal. Jordan Brooks was also a second-team honoree in 2008.
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" The in-ear option from Dre Beats, the iBeats deliver amazing sound quality, especially for an in-ear headphone. Whilst they are more expensive than most, they are very well built and attractively designed. "
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Let me start by saying these earphones are too expensive and no in ear earphones are worth £119. I didn't pay for mine so this will be a positive review but always written in the opinion that however good they are they are not worth the high cost.
They are sold in the Apple Store and are compatible with Apple products, a built in microphone works with iPhones from the 4S model upwards and allows you to answer a call while listening to music. The music cuts out instantly when you answer the call and speech comes through at the level set on your phone so even if you listen to music loud the call will come through at a comfortable conversational level.
Dr Dre ear and head phones always offer good bass but this model is lacking if listening to something more mid range. This is noticed more when listening to female vocalists who sing alongside a smooth backing track, Adele and Rihanna songs suffer and lose their power at times but this is variable from song to song and is dependent on the vocal range displayed as well as the musical tone.
There is one reason I do think they are worth paying more for and that is the comfort, these earphones feel like they are a part of my ears as soon as I insert them and they form a good mould to the shape of my ears. They don't feel tight in my ears but they don't and never have fallen out. I work out at the gym regularly and that's where I use my phone to listen to music more than any other location, my exercising is more enjoyable when I listen to music.
When changing from listening to music to taking a telephone call the changeover is seamless and immediate. I can answer the call or choose to discard it should the phone ring at a time when I cannot talk or it is inconvenient.
I bought these yesterday as my current earphones had started to go on the blink (you know when they start to feed only intermittent and annoying sounds to you? I chose earphones as opposed to headphones as I feel a bit silly walking down the street with large headphones on.
SOUND QUALITY - to put it simply - excellent. The base notes are really good as well as the higher pitches in music being really well defined (I didn't want earphones that were solely base driven so this was excellent news for me). There's a choice of three different sized ear buds as well so you can get a snug fit inside your ear to further enhance sound quality.
LOOK - I like that there's a bit of colour on them but not too much, they're largely black with a hint of blue mine but you can get other colours too like red for example. The cord is blue and slightly thicker than most earphone cords so I'm hoping this means they'll last longer as the wires inside are better protected. A pouch for your earphones to live in is also supplied to help better protect them.
PRICE - not cheap! They retail at £79.99 in John Lewis, I normally pay £50 for earphones but as I say I'm taking a punt and hoping the thicker wire means they last longer.
The bears brand is well known so from the start this gave me confidence in the product, to those of you out there that are like me and don't like headphones, I urge you to try these. Their design is simple, and the sound quality is excellent.
Having used these ear phones for several months I can deffinatly say I am impressed by them. The sounds quality which comes out of these earphones is exceptional, especially when compared to standard earphones. The build quality of them is very good and you never feel like you are going to break them. The wires seem to tangle a bit less often than normal and when they did they where easy to get loose. The bass which these earphones give you is top notch and rivals many of the high-end earphones. Having said all this they do some with problems. The price tag for these is exceptionally high, you can get similar sound quality for half the price a lot of the time. and the weight of the ear buds themselves can be a problem, it is slightly uncomfortable on your ears after a few hours of use. If you can get past both of these problems you will be impressed by this product for sure.
I am not Beats' typical target audience. I would not normally pay so much money for headphones, I usually get running headphones for between £15 and £20.
However, I have to say I am a convert!
My boyfriend has the 'cans' style beats and has always said how good he thinks they are so for Christmas he bought me these.
As well as being surprised as I had not asked for them, I was shocked at how good they are!
They are expensive but the presentation packaging is outstanding and you really feel as if you are getting a luxury item - although the size of the instruction manual is a bit much!
The little pouch they come in is very useful and keeps them from getting tangled up in my handbag as my previous pairs have done.
Most importantly, the sound quality is superb. I use them in the gym and find them very comfortable and they stay in my ears well.
The fact they come with a second set of buds I also think is very good. A satisfied customer!
I received a pair of dr dre ibeat headphones a few months ago as a gift and can definately say I would never have bought a pair at the price of between £45 - £70 depending where you purchase. I don't actually know how anyone can justify spending that amount of money for something so small that just goes in your ear.
The headphones do look nice and are really vibrant colours. They are available in other colours as I have seen white ones but I'm not sure just how many different ones there are. I received mine in a case which was great and has helped to keep them clean and untangled! The red wire is really thin but strong as in the past I have had wires where if you pull too hard to get them out of your ears, the wire comes away at the top. There is also a volume control on the earphones which is quite good to have and I haven't seen on any of the cheaper headphones I've had in the past. The headphones fit really comfortably and are really soft. I have quite small ears so struggle to get headphones that don't keep falling out but the dr dre ibeats fit perfectly.
The sound quality is also fantastic! The sound is even across both earphones and is much louder than others I have had. I like to have my music on really loud so it blocks out any other noises and these definitely do that. I have never used the talk button (speaking on the phone but with the headphones in) so I can't comment on how good it is although I could expect it to be good quality like the rest of the headphones.
Although I can't deny these are the best headphones I have had I just can;t justify paying that price and wouldn't if they were to break. I am giving them a 4 as the price does let them down.
Overview these are earphones also known as iBeats by Dr Dre, they were around £75.00 when I was gifted them, however now (2012) they range to around £35-45 new.
Sound Quality
The sound quality for these earphones, personally was really good and for a average earphone user would go far enough to say it is possibly on the top end of what I have heard so far.
The bass makes the quality of music sound so good, yet I found that if I put it on its highest level it sounded static and therefore I avoided doing so. I found to be ridiculously unfair as it is a common problem with cheap earphones yet why should this mid-expensive range earphones have this issue? In comparison to monsterbeats this is not hitting that mark with the quality of sound nevertheless it is what we should expect when this is why the Ibeats cost less. I used it for calls with control talk button and it was a thumbs up, I usually am screaming down phone with typical earphones and end up taking them off but using these; the call quality was perfect. Overall the sound quality is clean and you do see a difference in the depth of sound in comparison to regular earphones.
Look wise, they are stylish it has a lovely blood red cable line which is quiet thin. The typical "b" logo on tip of the ear bud, which can be seen if you have short enough hair, the ear bud is black and puffed out and follows the rest of the style well. They do in comparison to typical earphones stand, look very cool and neat and also add to what you're wearing. There is a kite shaped volume control/Talk which is silver in the middle and black on the outline, it matches well. There are other options for colours which are purple and grey and also a white and red option. Overall they look so stylish and I suppose most people who buy them think sound quality + stylishness they live up to Dr Dre style!
Personally I have never felt such comfortable earphones in my life, do you know those typical Apple style earphones which hurt your ear? Well say goodbye these are immaculate for comfort, they fit perfectly, they are soft and loving. I also noticed that they stay in more, however when I ran they did come off, byut stayed on longer in comparison to the typical earphones. They come without without the annoying ear ache which is by far frankly the best part for me for these earphones, I am regular earphone user and my poor, poor ears the pain they must suffer, however when I bought these... I was in heaven; I had finally found earphones which I could wear 24/7 and they would be causing no harm.
-Control talk, you actually be listening to music and change to speak if someone is calling which is quiet nice, it does it well and smoothly and does not cause trouble.
-Beats audio link, I have a HTC which has beats audio embedded when I used the Ibeats with it the sound quality was really good, they really work well.
-Guarantee when I bought them they came with guarantee which is why when they broke I did go change my earphones for free at HMV however I did not buy these.
-Colour range as said above you get more than one option 3 colour options: Purple and grey, White and red and the typical black and red.
-Case: You receive a lovely black/red colour case to look after the earphones, has a magnetic closing strip to prevent them from slipping out!
These cost around £75 from HMV, I feel as though the price tag did not match the overall quality of the earphones as said above the sound was good yet when the bass was loud it was effecting the quality in a negative way. The look was great due to the shape and colours, I admit this fantastic yet I have seen earphones worth £20.00 which look as good, but without the Dr Dre print they are I suppose not as well regarded.
The comfort I feel is the best reason to cough up and pay £75.00 for these (or the current £40.00 that you will find them on the market for), if you are a regular user for earphones and suffer from ear ache or pains then go for it, I 100% recommend it.
Personal viewpoint
They broke on me 2 months after I bought them, the sound just stop coming from on ear and then eventually the other. I looked after them in the case they came in and I treated them well so I found this very unfair when frankly my £3.00 old pair have last 3 years, I feel as though to charge such a high price to lead to the earphones not working I feel puts them on my never to buy bother spending so much list.
Overall overall I would say they are not worth the price when you have sennheiser for £25.00 with amazing quality and comfort. I have rated a 4 due to them breaking at such short notice (price has gone down which is an added bonus without that my rating would be 3) when I looked after them.
Look at the Advantages and Disadvantages see if you are willing to risk to gain and chose however I would recommend look around there are other brands half the price and great sound quality do not be afraid!
I was looking for a decent pair of earphones which had great sound, comfort and were also attractive and these headphones definitely live up to all three of those expectations, however once I saw the price I was not entirely certain that I wanted them since £90 is a lot to pay for a pair of headphones, especially in ear ones!
The sound itself is outstanding but it is what should be expected from a pair of expensive high end ear phones and also is very bassy which lives up to the type of music that the producer of the product makes (Dr Dre) which is a very good aspect since most people buying these ear phones will be looking to listen to bassy music through these. All genres however can be listened to through these ear phones and still have amazing sound quality so they are not just limited to one genre.
These ear phones can be bought in many colors but the standard black and red style is very attractive and popular with most people and the red cable for the ear phones stands out and brings attention to how aesthetically pleasing they are. Also they fit very comfortably in my ear and stay in instead of falling out, however in ears are not for everyone but I certainly have no problem using them!
The ear phones use a standard mp3 jack which can be connected to most devices such as mobile phones, iPods and tablets. This is useful since most devices have an mp3 port on them so the ear phones should be compatible with most devices. The reliability of the ear phones so far for me has been good since I use them regularly and have owned them for around four months and I have had no problems with them, however a lot of other people's Dr Dre ear phones have broken a lot sooner than mine probably will but I have personally had no problems.
Overall, if you are looking for top of the range ear phones and want a very clear sound for your favorite genre or even all genres and are prepared to spend around £90 then you should definitely consider purchasing yourself a pair!
I used to own a pair of these Dr Dre. iBeats, I had received them as a birthday present bought from the retailer HMV. These headphones were bought brand new in the box and within one month the one side of the headphones had gone and then a month later both sides had gone. My pair of these headphones were not twisted nor did I leave them unattended away from myself. However, the retailer did not hesitate to upgrade my pair for me to the upgraded pair of headphones for no extra cost. Apart from all of that they are what they say on the box, you really do here the music as if you yourself is inside the studio listening to the music with the artists. The headphones that I use now sound just as good and they are the Beats by Dr Dre. UrBeats, I have also insured my pair just in case and I would suggest that you do too.
I'm not the snobbiest when it comes to sound quality - I can tell what's good and i can tell what's poor - but I never really wish to pay much. However, Dre Beats have made me realise what I've been missing out on. I bought my pair of earphones for around £80, and there's a headphone version available too.
The Beats are as nice as they can be for a pair of earphones. They're compact, glossy and black and feature dramatic red detailing. The lower case Beats 'b' is also emblazoned on the ear bud in this red. They're distinctive and bold, which is quite nice for impressing your friends and passers by! The wire itself is very fine but very robust and I've not experienced any problems with it feeling loose in the ear bud socket. The earbuds themself sit securely and far into the ear. Personally, I don't like sharing my earphones with other people because of how far they sit in the ear. I can only presume that they're designed for this position to help block out outside noise.
Of course, the sound is amazing! I've never experienced sound quality so good as it is through these earphones. When listening to my iPod for example, I would usually find it quite quiet (when used with Apple earphones), but with the Beats a whole new level of volume is unleashed. Not only is the volume improved, the clarity, bass and crispness of the music is also increased. The sound produced really is stunning. The quality is not explicit to one genre of music, and completely uplifts all genres.
The earphones hae the standard jack to fit in to mp3 players, iPods, laptops, iPads etc.
Though the earphones are very expensive, I feel they can be somewhat justified as they are clearly a very advanced, and very good piece of kit. As I also own a HP laptop complete with Dre Beats I truly am experiencing a completely new way of enjoying music!
I would give the earphones five stars for sound quality and listener enjoyment, however the cost is niggling at me and I know it is a very high price for a pair of earphones.
I use headphones almost daily i walk a lot and do not like walking without music in my ears so a decent pair of headphones is vital to me, i was brought these as a present last June and was delighted!
The bass quality far better than in your standard £10.00 headphones and voices and instrumentals sound clearer and crisper, the cable is amazing, it is flat rather than circular and therefore never tangles, Also they look great and there aren't many cooler names in music than Dr Dre!
Unfortunately the name is what you're really paying for, although they do sound better than standard headphones they certainly don't sound £80.00 worth of better.
Another disapointment is that now, 3 months down the line the covering where the cable goes into the jack has come loose so i now have to hold it into a certain position or i get a static noise coming through the left earbud, this happens with the cheapest pair of headphones but i really didn't expect for it to happen with these. The earbuds themselves come in a nice range of sizes and the medium sized ones fitted my ears perfectly, once i start walking however they slip out very easily i am constantly having to pop them back in which is both annoying and unacceptable considering the price.
So are they really worth it? No. Although they do have a good sound quality and a big novelty factor, there are far better brands out there that combine quality with value and i would not recommend buying these unless you have spare money to waste!
I bought these when they where on offer once. The box is quite slim lined and very sterdie. The lid goes rig over the box and hangs down the side and is held in place with a magnetic flap. When I opened the box I found the headphones sitting I the box very neatly and beside them was a selection of buds to choose from all different shapes and sizes letting me choose what fits better and feels better. You also receive a pouch to put your earphones in when you are not using them.
The cable is quite long and red. The cables a detached completely unlike some where they are stuck together and over time they peel away. Not these though. On the left side of the cable there are three buttons and a speaker to allow you to use them for hands free. The diamond shaped buttons are very speak and stylish.
The earphones themselves are also very stylish and you can tell they are not cheap. The quality of them is great.
The sound quality is amazing and so clear. I love wearing these and I use them everyday. Theyare constantly being shoved into my bag and being pulled our again and are very durable.
I would recommend these to any music lover. Don't be put of by the price even tough it is quite a lot you will not be dissatisfied by them.
I have used the usual 'in ear' headphones that come with the iphone and the ipod touch etc and to be honest after a short amount of time they usually start hurting my ears, or worse keep falling out when I am walking the dog. I wanted to try something a little more designer and spend out a little more than the freebies that I have already, and so far I have been really pleased with the Beats headphones. I have been able to keep them in for much longer without the throbbing on my ears and the sound quality is very good. I particularly like the stereo effect when sounds seem to zip from one ear to the other. The balance and equalisers are set to a good level. Overall the headphones seem to be made of a good quality and I have been pleased so far with them.
I have never understood why anybody would pay for headphones to use with an iPhone or iPod when they come with perfectly acceptable and stylish ones for free. That was until I used Beats by Dr Dre iBeats in-ear headphones. iBeats are constructed from solid metal housing, meaning all you hear is the music and never those annoying vibrations at a louder level. They form a better seal that keeps the music in and noise out.
I use headphones most days whether to listen to music during the day or whilst out running or at the gym. They are perfect for every situation and if you like your music at very loud levels the sound is still crystal clear and exactly how it is intended to sound. The length of them means you can have your iPhone in your pocket and they stretch comfortably to your ears.
They also come with ControlTalk which means you can take a phone call hands free or even control your iPhone or iPod.
I have always thought the normal white iPhone earphones were stylish but iBeats takes it to another level whether in black or white. With an amazing sound and rugged durability the only question is whether you are prepared to pay £80 for a set. If you love your music and use earphones regularly then they are a must.
Overall I would say for £80, there are better headphones out there but based on appearance, Beats by Dre are by far the best.
These iBeats do make a massive difference to the music quality over your standard Apple headphones. Bass is increased as well as vocal quality but once again, there are better headphones for a cheaper price.
The design in sleek and modern, this gives the headphones a youthful and trendy look.
The 'in-ear headphones' may not usually be the comfiest, but the iBeats have a comfortable feel and will not irritate or cause pain to your ears, unlike the Sony in-ear headphones that hurt after thirty minutes of wearing.
These headphones are not for those who are clumsy and leave them lying around in pockets or left on the floor as they are extremely delicate and break fairly easily.
Overall, I would say for £80, you can find better, but still a great pair of headphones for everyday use.
Earphones are something I regularly use and could not live without! Daily workouts combined with my two hour round trip walks to and from work mean I typically spend two - four hours a day with my earphones in so I naturally had no qualms forking out extra money for a decent pair. After Christmas this year I put the odd £10 and £20's found in Christmas cards from distant relatives together and decided to purchase a new set of earphones. I wanted something with excellent sound quality which were extra durable. Given they would be getting so much use it was vital that the chosen earphones would last a long time. I was also only interested in in-ear earphones and I find these more suitable to wear during workouts. What they looked like wasn't too much of an issue for me but an attractive pair would be a bonus. It took about ten minutes of internet searching to realise what I needed was a pair of Beats by Dr Dre. After a detailed look into all earphones Beats by Dr Dre had to offer, I decided a pair of Ibeats would best suit my needs. These are in-ear earphones just as I was after but are also specially designed for iPhones, iPods and iPads. As all of my music is stored on my iPhone this is the device my earphones would be plugged into so these seemed well suited to my needs.
----- Where can I buy Ibeats and how much do they cost? -----
I paid £79.99 for these from HMV which, as I recall, was the cheapest price I could find for them at the time. A quick internet search now shows these are still the same price from HMV although Sainsurys and Amazon sell them for £78.47. John Lewis charge the same as HMV and Tesco sell these for a much higher £99.97. It's definitely worth shopping around for these earphones before buying the first pair you find.
I should also point out here that saying HMV offered the cheapest price I could find wasn't strictly true. There were countless amounts of internet sites I'd never heard of and many sellers on ebay selling these for a lower price. As there are so many 'fakes' on the market I felt much safer buying from a reputable and trusted seller such as HMV. I would strongly recommend other's thinking of buying these or a similar product do the same. What appears to be a bargain won't be such a bargain when you realise you've got a fake pair with the sound quality of a pair of earphones from Poundland! Remember, if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.
----- What do Ibeats look like? -----
As luck would have it these earphones are pretty good looking, or they are too me anyway. They are available in three colours, black, white and chrome. I opted for a black pair purely because I liked these ones best. The earphone bud and tip is black (white or silver for white or chrome) while the cable is dark red. The bud also features a dark red 'b' and 'L' and 'R' are printed on the side of each bud so you've always got the right bud in the right ear (or left)! The earphones also come with a stylish carry case which protects the earphones when not in use and is extremely handy at preventing the earphones from getting all tangled in my bag. The carry case is also black with a dark red 'b' printed on the front. The square pouch is the perfect size for storing the earphones and has come in ridiculously handy. Should you need to, you can purchase a replacement case although this will cost you another £18 from HMV.
----- Are Ibeats comfortable to wear? -----
One of the features which sold these earphones to me was that they are 'custom fit'. Each pair of earphones comes with five pairs of ear tips so you can find the right size to fit your ears. I experimented with all five pairs, some it was blatantly obvious within seconds they were the wrong fit for me. I had to give two pairs a proper 'trail run' to see which fit my ears best though and quickly found my perfect size. Being able to select from a number of different sized ear tips means the chances of the earphones keep falling out and not staying in place is significantly reduced. In fact mine have hardly ever fallen out even during workouts and are extremely comfortable to wear. Correctly fitting ear tips also means greater noise isolation is achieved. One thing I particularly hated about earphones I'd used before these was that when walking down a main road the sound of car engines would drown out my music. This doesn't happen with these earphones. When they're in I can hear the music and only the music I'm listening to which gives a much more pleasant listening experience.
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As I've stated, Ibeats are specially designed for iPhones, iPods and iPads. These apparently reproduce high resolution sound from such devices which is lost through other unequipped earphones. I can't rightly say if I believe this claim to be true or not. Ibeats definitely produce the best sound quality of any other earphones I've used, there's no denying that. However I can't help but think that's probably just because they're decent, high quality earphones. Although I've never tried my Ibeats is anything other than my iPhone I can't imagine the sound quality being lower in a regular MP3 player or a different phone.
They are, however, better suited for iPhones for one main reason. Ibeats have a control panel and built in mic. This means hands free calling is easily done. Using my iPhone has my iPod means my music is interrupted if someone rings me whilst I'm listening. Rather than having to unplug the earphones and take them out of my ears, I can answer my phone, have the conversation and then pick up my music where I left off. I wouldn't say the earphones offer a completely hands free calling experience and you can still only answer and end a call via the phone itself. I still find this feature particularly useful for when I'm just walking about though.
The mic is built into the control panel which, when wearing the earphones, is around my chest area. I find the mic works perfectly fine from this distance and I don't need to pull it up closer to my face so the person on the other end of the phone can hear me. Like wise, I can hear the person I'm talking to crystal clear through my earphones and easily turn the volume of their voice up or down using my phone as if I were turning the volume of my music up or down.
The control panel contains three buttons; play/pause button and two skip buttons, one forward and one backwards. These all work well and allow me to have decent control over my music without having to get my phone out. Perfect for using at the gym.
Here is where I have a complaint. The actual earphones themselves have lasted well for the six months I've had them. They still fully function and the sound quality hasn't deteriorated in the slightest over time. All three of the buttons on the control panel have fallen off at one point or another though! As the earphones are stored in the case they come with when I'm not using them the buttons have always been easy to locate and all I need to do is push them back on (they'll fall off again in a couple of weeks though) so it doesn't completely ruin the earphones. And the buttons still function correctly once I've done this so it's perhaps not a major problem. I do think for the price I've paid for these though they should be a little more durable than they've proven to be. I'm not particularly rough or heavy handed with these buttons so I can only assume it's down to poor design alone why these have fallen off and continue to do so.
----- So, what's the sound quality like? -----
In short, the sound quality is excellent and absolutely nothing is compromised. Everything is crystal clear and it's easy to hear every single instrument in a particular song clearly. Bass isn't distorted and doesn't provide unwelcomed vibrations. This is helped by the solid metal housing of these earphones which prevents vibrations and sonic artifacts from ruining the listening experience. These earphones really do offer a full range sound which is so clear and noise isolating for the first time ever my music isn't turned up to full volume when I'm wearing these earphones! I can't write a long list of jargon detailing what makes the sound quality of these earphones so good as I can't even pretend to understand all of that. What I can tell you though is that I highly doubt anyone would be disappointed by the sound quality Ibeats produce. I certainly got to hear my favourite albums in an entirely new light through these earphones purely because I'd never heard them so clearly and detailed before.
---- Would you recommend? -----
Definitely! Despite the poor quality of the voice control buttons Ibeats do best what they're supposed to do - enhance your listening experience. In terms of sound quality I can't fault these at all. They keep out unwanted noises whilst you're listening to your music perfectly, they fit comfortably and stay in place, they're attractive and just suit my every need brilliantly. If you regularly use earphones through your iPhone then these will probably be perfect for you too. Particularly if you're looking for something easy and convenient to use which will stay perfectly in place during workouts!


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Also, Zend_Rest_Route::match() does not URL decode values. URL parameters should be decoded.
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CRS Album?
A Child Rebel Soldier LP Depends On 'Demand'
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CRS Album?
Wasalu is the greatest. your words are the most inspiring, the most understandable. you speak truth. I hope you continue to move towards your goal with your initial intentions. I have never felt someone words so deeply in my soul. you are the closest to a messiah, I have heard. A man spreading the truth. A man spreading wisdom. May you live long and have a glorious journey through life.
CRS needs to drop an album. The demand us definitely out here...there's not one person who calls themselves a fan of Lupe, Kanye, and Pharrell who wouldn't wanna see this happen. There's a small influx of really good music out and the only ones really doing it are those three so why not drop an album? US Placers and Don't Stop are too dope to not be followed by other awesome tracks...hip hop needs it and most importantly THE FANS NEED IT!!!!!
CRS CRS CRS CRS would tear it up with an album. It would take some work to get all three of you together, but it would be sooooooooo worth it. Just look at all the hype from Don't Stop! It is such a sick track. Please DO IT!!
Who doesn't want it yall better start making it now lol plz do because i want to here this album made.
everybody wants this....it's all over the net....any time there's a pic of any 2 of the artists together people are thinking crs.even if they're in the same city. "Lupe's in nyc,oh shit so is Pharrell....crs?"
CRS CRS CRS thats the chant Ive been waiting for this since US PLACERS man if theres not enough demand we'll start another petition give the people what they need
YES WE WANT IT!!! CRS is the ultimate Hip Hop super-group ever and an album would be the epitome of epicness. The fans want it!!!!
what the hell????? Hell Yea we want it!!! We been waitin on that CRS for a minute... Lupe, Kanye, & Pharrel? I haven't heard anything like that since Lebron signed wit the Heat
What??? Hell yea we want it.... you, Kanye, & Pharrel, I havent heard of anything like that since Lebron signed with the Heat!!!! We want it for damn sure, im speaking for millions of fans too
The State of Hip Hop needs that album! Three of the BEST to ever do, The well being of Hip Hop demands that album
Everybody better demand an album. Three great music artists on one disc, and they'll be Kanye's album, Lasers, and NERD's album. Music will constantly be playing in my house.
I Demand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I been waiting on a album from you all for about 3 years, back when yall released US Placers


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Will Hunter is used to being the New Kid; Harrisburg High School is his fifth new school in less than three years. He knows the evil lurking underneath. It's the same evil that took his dad eight years ago: the same evil he battles every day.
Author Biography
Screenwriter/filmmaker Temple Mathews, a graduate of the University of Washington and a producer at the American Film Institute, has written dozens of half-hour animation TV episodes and several animated and live action features and direct-to-DVD and video films. Mathews has sold scripts and/or worked for hire at every major studio in Hollywood. His credits include the Walt Disney animated feature film Return to Neverland and The Little Mermaid 2 and the MGM feature film Picture This! Additionally, Mathews wrote and produced the feature film Off the Mark. He lives in Santa Monica with his daughter.


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Are we like cursed against the Cavs? did they do some voodoo on us
But pls..Fields...in your face...come on dude...you can't let him fool you like that...
Why is Antoni arguing with the ref? Your team is defending and rebounding like **** dude!
I am embarrassed and furious to be a fan of this team right now.
Our perimeter D sucks.
Guess we think, were still on break... i have no doubt we make a run, but i hate we always play like weak sauce vs sub 500 teams
Knicks look terrible.
The offense flows better with Boom Dizzle @ the point
Why we're losing against all those crappy teams? Nets, Raptors, Bobcats, Hornets, Cavs...


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Uninstall Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V – How to uninstall Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V is one among a perilous and notorious Trojan horse that silently get launched and attack on important system settings to make your PC useless and corrupt. Once get installed, it add corrupt registries to the Registry Editor as well as disable Task Manager without asking your permission. Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V usually get sneaked by visiting malicious sites, p2p sharing of files, opening Spam email attachments or clicking suspicious link or urls. Beside that, there will be non stop degradation in your PC throughput and sometimes you will be block to install new application software. Hence, you are suggested to uninstall Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V as soon as possible and get rid with all these severe PC threats.
Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V is created mainly to gather all your private data including bank account number, passwords, user name and other financial details for making illegal act. This malicious threat mainly attack on Windows based PC including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000 and Windows 7. Due to above mentioned PC issues, expert recommend to choose automatic removal tool for the complete removal of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V and stay protected from all these malwares.
About Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V is a malicious item which enters into the system through infected media. It has the ability to replicate itself and thus it quickly spreads all over the computer damaging all important files and data. It is designed in such a sophisticated manner with complicated multi-layered coding that it becomes impossible for a normal anti virus program to detect its existence in the system. It lingers into the system in disguised and encrypted format. Gradually, it depletes the important files and programs in the PC, ultimately making the PC perform extremely slow and sometimes even it crashes out. Therefore, you should take preventive steps to remove Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V immediately to avert its effects and damages.
Windows can be attacked by this noxious item due to following known reasons:
- An outdated anti virus application and other security programs may lead to its entry into the PC, therefore regularly update all the softwares and security programs to keep off threats like Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V.
- If the password strength of the administrator is weak enough to be hacked by the cyber criminals, then there is much likeliness that they can gain access to instill the system with Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
- Another most common way of spreading Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V is through removable devices like pen drives, USB, Flash drive, Memory Card, Memory Stick etc. So, disable the autoplay in the system and first scan these devices on insertion into the PC.
- Bluetooth is the most common medium for sharing files among peers and it is another way of infection fromVirus: DOS/Rovnix.V, so avoid any file sharing from unknown users.
- Visiting unsecured, malignant and filthy websites with suspicious content may host multiple threats which can attack your PC to create a havoc inside it. Even watching online movies and game playing can be equally dangerous.
- Any unsecured freeware download, suspicious emails, spam attachments, infected pop up adlinks etc. too can infect your PC with Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
This is why it is highly recommended to uninstall Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V as soon as it is detected in the PC for keeping harmful system damages at bay and keeping the computer and its data safe.
Common Symptoms of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V infection:
Here are few common symptoms which you can notice after the Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V infection and get alarmed. You need to Uninstall Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V as soon as you find any of these signs in your PC. Have a look on its symptoms:
- Several error messages appear out of now where
- Task manager reports excessive CPU usage
- Abnormal shutting down and restarting of PC
- You receive unidentified emails
- Automatic programs which you haven't consciously downloaded
- Most of the times, web homepage is changed
- The searches are automatically redirected to suspicious websites.
- PC and internet performance is extremely degraded
- Troubles in updating Windows OS
- Some programs are automatically deleted
- Automatic scanning in the PC
If you notice such aforementioned occurrences into your PC, it is a clear signal of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.Vattack. So, take quick measures to get rid of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V as soon as possible.
Hard Drive clutter with malicious Files created by Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
%Temp%\Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
%AppData% Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
%LocalAppData%\Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
%LocalAppData%\Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V.exe
%CommonAppData%\Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
%Temp% is Windows Temp folder
%AppData% is current users Application Data folder.
%CommonAppData% is Application Data folder for the All Users Profile.
%LocalAppData% is current users Local settings Application Data folder.
%CommonAppData% is Application Data folder in the All Users profile.
Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V meddles the registry entries and and it adds and removes entries in order to pave a smooth pathway for other perilous threats to attack the PC. Few of the malignant files that it creates are mentioned below:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasses[Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasses[Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasses[Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasses[Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V]
Once these files are created, it becomes easy for the Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V to operate automatically on every Windows start up and create all the mess in the compromised PC, ruining its normal and smooth functioning and deteriorating its speed and performance. So if you allow this extremely harmful threat to procrastinate in to the PC, you may have to suffer the irrevocable losses. And thus Uninstall Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V at the earliest to avert any dangerous consequences to PC.
Harmful Consequences of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V Infection
Following are few hazardous consequences of this threat on your PC and privacy too:
- Annoying Messages appearing out of nowhere: Alerts and error messages heavily annoy the compromised user and interrupts in the middle of the work. Irritating Pop up ad-links are displayed while surfing and browsing internet.
- Extremely degraded performance of the PC. Its slow and sluggish performance frustrates the compromised user as it takes too much time to perform even the basic operations and sometimes result in blue screen to death on being commended to run some heavy applications. In simple words, the PC performance is extremely hindered due to the presence of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V.
- Automatic additions and removal of files: Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V is a very disastrous item as it is capable of deleting some important files and applications from your system. Further, it may also install malignant applications automatically onto the system. And with the help of keyloggers carried by it which is designed to record the keystrokes on the PC, it can record all of your sensitive, private and financial data and leak it to the remote servers (managed by hackers), making you victim of identity theft in a nick of time.
- Antivirus application fails to run: The antivirus application installed in the system is disabled and thus several additional threats like rogue programs and browser hijackers etc. gain entry into the affected system. The troubles for the host user is extremely aggravated.
- Abnormal and abrupt happenings in the PC: All of sudden you may notice that the PC becomes unresponsive and is competently freezes or hangs. The web and browser settings are modified as well and thus browser homepage is unconsciously changed and the searches are itself directed to unsafe websites. Internet speed has gone extremely slow and PC is frequently shutting down and restarting automatically and abruptly.
So, if you want to keep such destructive consequences at the bay,it is very important to Uninstall Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V as early as possible.
Virus: DOS/Rovnix.VFails to Access to Legitimate Websites
Virus: DOS/Rovnix.Vinhibits the affected user to access the websites which may help him get rid of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V and they are:
Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V will rather re-route the searches to unknown and suspicious websites or the browser will automatically crash down. Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V settles very deeply into the system and keeps changing its name and location from time to time and successfully escapes the anti virus scan and detection. If it is made to stay longer in the PC, it may not only destroy its resources but also may steal your valuable and sensitive information too. So, it is very important for the user to remove Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V without any delay.
Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V duplicates itself and generates its own several copies at the given locations on the hard drive:
%Temp%\[Random Name].dll
%System32%\[Random Name].dll
%Program Files%\Movie Maker\[Random Name].dll
%Program Files%\Internet Explorer\[Random Name].dll
Furthermore, it is capable of tracking all the ADMIN users in accessible networks so as to invade into the vulnerably secured users having the weak password. It is designed to hack passwords and weak passwords can easily be tracked and few of them are listed below:
As you can see that Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V is so much tricky and has been designed with destructive techniques by shrewd hackers with criminal bent of minds to intrude the weak networks and vulnerably secured PCs. Thus it is very important to uninstall Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V as soon as possible.
Manual methods for removal of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
Open IE and then go to Tools >> Manage Add Ons
Click on Toolbars and Extension
Uninstall All Programs Related to Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V
Select 'Search Providers' and click on 'Disable Suggestions'
From Tools >> Internet Options, select General tab
Enter "Google.com" or any site as default homepage
Click on "OK" to save the settings
Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V Manual Removal Steps for Mozilla Firefox
Open the browser and go to Tools >> Add On
Choose "Extensions" >> Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V and uninstall
Reset homepage from Tools >> Options
Change the homepage to Google.com
Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V Manual Removal for Steps Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click on Customize icon
Select Options and select "Basic"
Change the homepage to Google.com
Click on "Manage Search Engines" Choose Google as default search engine
Manual Removal is a time taking process and requires special technical abilities. It should not be tried by anyone unless he has sound knowledge of computer usage. No beginners and novices should try this. Moreover, it is not a foolproof solution to get rid of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V because it does not always result in successful removal of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V. Therefore user should try an alternative strong third party automatic Removal tool to delete Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V for ever from the PC and keep it threat free.
Uninstall Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V with Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V Removal Tool
- Fast Scanning: Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V Removal Tool comprehensively scan throughout the computer and it will list out all the malwares in front of you in fraction of a minute. You can also download its free trial version which can scan the threats but will not be able to delete it and for removal of malware you will have to buy the license key of the software.
- Help Desk: The help desk of the software enables the user to ask any query pertaining to the software and the experts are available to help the user. The use can connect through online chats, emails or even via phone calls. A complete customer support is provided to help the customers and give them convincing answers to their queries.
- System Guard: It also possess the utility where any of the malicious files or program is automatically blocked by it and their entry is inhibited on that very moment. No alien object can enter the PC and execute its activities into the system anymore without user's permission.
- Automatic Updater: every another day, a newer malware is created by the cyber criminals. Keeping this in mind, the software has been designed to update automatically and thus the latest malwares are also prevented to enter the PC and are kept on the bay.
- Compatibility: Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V Removal Tool is completely compatible with all the Windows versions from the earlier to the latest ones- be it Windows7, XP, Vista, 2003 and all others. It is very much supportive to all Windows operating platforms.
- Back up: It also facilitates the user to easily restore any accidentally deleted file. So the back up program of the software is very well designed.
If you have detected its existence in your PC, immediately uninstall Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V using Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V Removal tool quickly.
User Guide: Simple Installation and Removal steps of Virus: DOS/Rovnix.V Removal Tool
Step 1: First Download and install the software and launch the program from desktop shortcut and click over 'Scan Computer" Button.


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Coffee Bar:
Monday – Friday open @ 7:00am
Monday – Friday open @ 11:00am
Happy Hour:
Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Monday – Saturday open @ 5:00pm
Available for special events on Sundays, please contact us.
For reservations, call us at 720-266-6000 or book a table online.
Executive Chef: Markus P. Georg
(prices and availability subject to change frequently)
Colorado State Code requires us to inform you that raw or undercooked meats, seafood and eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
(prices and availability subject to change frequently)
Colorado State Code requires us to inform you that raw or undercooked meats, seafood and eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Executive Chef: Markus P. Georg
(prices and availability subject to change frequently)
Colorado State Code requires us to inform you that raw or undercooked meats, seafood and eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Chinook Tavern provides three private dining rooms, which can host events or meetings for groups from 10-120.
Two private rooms seat 24 guests each. One private room seats 48 with a satellite bar. The rooms can also be combined and open up to our terrace—featuring a full outside bar—which can be integrated with any event.
We offer state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment such as a high-definition projection TV and wireless connectivity to allow for any form of presentation.
Interested in booking? Please contact Clemens Georg at 720-266-6000 or fill out our event booking form below:
The coffee bar is uniquely integrated with our stunning bar space and terrace, providing an ideal place to enjoy your coffee and use our complimentary wireless network.
The Coffee Bar opens at 7:00am, Monday to Friday.
Espresso, Doppio, Cappuccino, Latte, Americano or regular coffee are available in four different sizes.
Day boat scallops mille-feuille a la plancher, braised fennel, oven dried tomato, vanilla infused champagne beurre blanc.
24oz Kurobuta pork T-bone, sour apple chutney, roasted fingerling potato, cider glaze, served in sizzling cast iron.
Roasted seasonal vegetable terrine, mustard gastrique, organic extra virgin olive oil, crispy artichoke chips, aged balsamic.
At the request of our loyal patrons, some signature menu items served at the former Cherry Creek location (Jaeger Schnitzel, Oven Roasted Duck, Sauteed Shrimp Cakes and Rote Gruetze) will be returning.
Some people spend their entire lives searching for their calling. But some lucky others, like Executive Chef Georg, find theirs at a very early age.
"From the age of five, I knew I wanted to be a chef," said Markus. "I have always loved cooking and I love the energy of a kitchen. The busier the kitchen, the better."
German-born Markus is a 35-year resident of Colorado who started his career at a very early age. He used to stand on a chair so he could reach the kitchen counter in order to help and learn from his mother and grandmother. During his high school years, his first job was as a busboy at the Northwoods Inn in southwest Denver. He continued working at restaurants and honing his skills at every possible position in the business.
In 1985, Markus decided to take his career to a new level. He left Colorado to work as an apprentice under legendary German chef Joerg Mueller at his namesake restaurant on the island of Sylt, Germany. At the time, the restaurant was rated among the top 25 restaurants in the world and recognized as both a 2 Michelin Star-rated restaurant and a Grand Cru Wine Award winner.
To round out his apprenticeship years, Chef Markus also worked at Restaurant Freihof, in Zwingenberg/Bergstrasse, Germany with Chef Piero Salotti from Sicily.
After two years in Germany, he returned to the U.S. and was accepted as a student at the prestigious and highly acclaimed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. His externship was spent at the Rattlesnake Club at the Tivoli Denver. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 1989, Markus returned to his adopted home of Colorado. He then went on to become Chef de Cuisine for Klaus Fricke at the famous Tea Room Alpenrose, one of Vail's original mainstays. In 1995, he returned to Denver to open the Chinook Tavern in Cherry Creek North with younger brother Clemens.
The most important objective to Chef Markus is making sure his food is prepared to perfection each day. He enhances flavors using sensitive seasoning and only the freshest ingredients. Cooking and baking are passions for Markus, and he continues to be a diligent student of cooking by staying updated on new trends and cooking techniques. Drawing from his European training and adding his own creative touch, Chef Markus and his team created a new menu for Chinook inspired by classic European cuisine.
Chef Markus' creativity also extends to his hobby of building and flying model airplanes. Markus and wife Andrea, who, naturally, met in a restaurant kitchen, have three sons and when not in a kitchen, love to hike, road bike and fly-fish.
Armed with a lifetime of on-the-job training in the bar and restaurant business, a sharp eye for detail and a great sense of humor, Clemens Georg manages the day-to-day operations of the new Chinook Tavern in the Denver Tech Center.
Although he was born in Jugenheim, Germany, Clemens is very much a Coloradoan. He's lived in the state since his family relocated to Colorado when he was 11. At 16, he landed his first job as a dishwasher at the Chart House Restaurant in Evergreen. After attending Heritage High School in Littleton, a 30-year career in the business began to flourish.
"I am a very social person and I really enjoy the social aspect of the business. I love a good laugh and to be happy. Creating an atmosphere where guests become friends is always in the forefront. The bar and restaurant business promotes that, and it suits me," Clemens said.
In 1986, at the age of 21, Clemens landed his first bartending gig at The Chrysler in Cherry Creek.
He quickly learned the ins and outs of managing a bar and realized that the bar and restaurant business could be a career, not just a job. Stints at Bistro Adde Brewster, Ciao Baby and Cache Cache followed. When the owners of Cache Cache decided to leave the business, it was an opportunity for Clemens and his older brother Markus to make a bold move and follow their vision for a European-style restaurant with the warm, social atmosphere he treasures.
Clemens and his family purchased the Cache Cache property in Cherry Creek North in 1994, creating a path for the Georg family to build something special. Clemens excelled at operating and managing a bar and restaurant, brother Markus was an acclaimed Executive Chef in Vail, father Manfred was an established architect and mother Lieselotte was an artist. Together, the family pooled its talents to create and open Chinook Tavern, which became a staple in Cherry Creek North for nearly two decades. The secret to the family's success is simple.
"We are very cohesive as a family. As a single unit, everybody adds a unique talent to the restaurant. We're all in our separate corners. Everybody has their own thing – I don't tell Markus what to cook and he doesn't tell me what wine to order," said Clemens, smiling. "What we're known for is the warm and fun atmosphere, the great food, the genuine hospitality and pouring over the details as to what makes the bar and the restaurant comfortable. Those are all the things we'll bring to the new Chinook, better than ever."
One might expect that having spent more than 30 years in the hospitality business, Clemens would have many entertaining memories. However, when asked to share, he is quick to respond with a pat on the back and a laugh as if he knew the question was coming. "My favorite memory is yet to come — it is going to be opening the new Chinook."
Clemens also has many outside-the-restaurant hobbies. "I'm a lifelong skier and a terrible golfer, but love to do both when time allows."
May/June 2012 issue of "Lone Tree Lifestyle" magazine
Channel 2 Everyday Show August 31, 2011
Warren Byrne Show Audio Clip 2nd call, July 23rd 2011
Warren Byrne Show Audio July 23rd, 2011
New Now: Chinook Tavern, Greenwood Village By The Denver Post July 2011
Audio Clip From Gabby Gourmet Show July 2011
Audio Clip From Warren Byrne Show June 2011
Westword Article June 22, 2011
Denver Post Article June 22, 2011
Chinook Tavern Ribbon Cutting 2011


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