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It's a lot of pressure for a new studio to debut with an existing IP, even more-so when that existing IP also happens to be a successor to the franchise widely known for pioneering the first-person shooter genre. MachineGames has a lot riding on Wolfenstein: The New Order, but from what we've seen so far in our hands-on demo publisher Bethesda recently gave us, the game is most certainly on the right track.
While staying true to the franchise's roots, MachineGames delivers a brand-new Wolfenstein experience and accomplishes something many FPS games do not: it gets you excited about the story, which is absolutely necessary seeing as how it's a single-player only affair.
The game is set in the '60s in a world where the Allies lost World War II and the Nazis now rule the globe with the help of technologically advanced war machines. Players will assume the roll of the same protagonist from the series' previous entries, B.J. Blazkowicz.
By now you should be asking yourself, how did the game just skip almost 15 years into the future? Well, for the purpose of not spoiling anything, let's just say that this question and others like it are answered right off the bat.
In our demo, we played through the first three chapters of the game, allowing us to experience a good chunk of what it has to offer.
If you've played any modern shooters, such as Battlefield or Call of Duty, then this game will feel all but familiar. There's a bit to learn, of course, but you should be able to pick up and play without any hassle. Newbies need not fret either, the controls are simple enough to learn quickly and unless you're asking for it, the difficulty should not prove to be much trouble.
Most FPS's are known for having linear structures and at times, Wolfenstein: The New Order is no different; however, certain sequences break away from this archetype and offer a bit of exploration as well as several routes to engage enemies, allowing for the element of stealth. One of the most exciting parts we've seen so far is when you're allowed to choose your path and decide on whether or not you wish to take out the enemy with stealth or open fire for an epic gun battle.
Unfortunately, or at least in our demo, the stealth aspect seemed a bit infrequent and gun battles usually felt forced, which almost makes the parts that do allow stealth feel like a waste of time.
Most of what makes the gameplay stand out are the little things, you can shoot off enemy helmets for plus-five armor, dual-wield just about every weapon in the game (including knives), pick locks and lean around corners to reduce exposure. While none of this is actually new to games, it's the fact that the developer took all these ingredients and threw them into one mixing pot that distinguishes and establishes this title's individuality.
Visually, Wolfenstein: The New Order is nothing revolutionary, but impressive all the same. Where the game truly pushes its graphical limits is in its cutscenes, which are, for the most part, complemented by well executed voice acting, though the dialogue can be a bit over the top at times. It's worth mentioning, though, that our hands-on was with the PlayStation 4 version of the game and we have not seen the title running on other platforms first-hand.
MachineGames is on to something, they're telling a story that's hard to tell and they're off to a good start. Their game is bold, it's a well-known franchise taking its core assets and adding so much more, with a deep focus on a balance between unique storytelling and fun gameplay -- something most FPS's struggle with. Three chapters is not enough to place a final judgement and the game still has a lot to prove, but one thing that's clear is the name Wolfenstein is in good hands.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is slated to launch on May 20 in North America and May 23 across Europe for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.
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Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians
Bolling, Claude
Pianist and arranger Claude Bolling's work explores the commonalities of jazz and classical music. Initially praised for his dedication to keeping traditional jazz alive, Bolling has demonstrated his ability to integrate classical soloists into a jazz ensemble without compromising either tradition.
Claude Bolling was born on April 10, 1930 in Cannes, France, but has lived most of his life in and around Paris. While initially interested in drawing and painting, Bolling developed an early attraction to music. By the age of eleven, Bolling began to study classical piano. As a teenager, a friend of Bolling's introduced him to recordings by pianist Fats Waller, which sparked his interest in jazz.
Bolling began to systematically listen to recordings by Art Tatum, Earl Hines, Willie "The Lion" Smith and Duke Ellington. Bolling found Ellington to be his musical inspiration, taking a particular interest in the bandleader's juxtaposition of jazz and classical sensibilities.
During the German occupation of France during World War II, Bolling lived in Nice, France, where studied piano with Marie-Louise "Bob" Colin, a pianist, trumpeter and drummer who performed in all-female orchestras during the war.
At age fifteen, Bolling entered the Hot Club de France's annual musical competition and was awarded the prize for"Best Piano Player." Following the competition, Bolling's father helped Bolling become the youngest member of Frances's "Societé des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Editeurs de Musique," an organization that represents authors, composers and publishers in the French music industry.
In 1945, Bolling formed his first working ensemble, a Dixieland band that would perform locally. By the end of 1948, Bolling performed with singer Bertha "Chippie" Hill at the Nice Festival and made his first recording. At this time, Bolling continued to study, taking lessons in jazz piano from Leo Chauliac, harmony from Maurice Durufle, counterpoint from Andre Hodeir and classical piano from Germaine Mounier.
For a short time, Bolling served in the French military where he performed with military groups often on trombone and percussion. Upon his return to civilian life, he began to perform at Parisian jazz clubs such as Club Saint-Germain, Vieux Dovecote and Caveau of Huchette .
After the Second World War, American jazz musicians began to travel, and in some cases relocate, to France, where Bolling opportunities to perform with them. Bolling performed with bandleader Lionel Hampton, clarinetist Albert Nicholas, cornetist Rex Stewart, saxophonists Don Byas and Coleman Hawkins, trumpeters Roy Eldridge and Thad Jones amongst others.
Throughout the 1950s, Bolling developed his career in France by retaining a prolific performing and recording schedule. As his popularity increased, Bolling received offers to arrange and compose for other popular musicians. In 1955, Bolling contributed to singer Boris Vian's album Possible and Impossible Songs. The success of the album allowed Bolling to compose for several artists including Brigitte Bardot, Sacha Distel, and Jacqueline François. That same year, Bolling founded his own big band, which he named the "Show Bizz Band."
In the late 1950s, Bolling began to score films, his first being Maurice Cazeneuve's 1958 movie That Night. Bolling's film scores include The Day and The Hour, Borsalino, and The Splendid One. Bolling was able to parlay his success in film into scoring for television shows such as The Brigades of the Tiger, Garçonne, and The Clan.
Throughout the 1960s, Bolling supplemented his performance and recording schedule by acting as the creator, manager and producer of "Les Parisiennes," a female vocal quartet that were known for novelty songs, synchronized dancing and modern outfits.
In May 1966, Bolling released the album Original Ragtime. The first of several solo piano albums, it includes his interpretation of several ragtime classics, which include Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" and James P. Johnson's "Harlem Strut." On "Kitten on the Keys," Bolling exhibits his refined technique and playful feel of the ragtime tradition. Through his careful rendition of this material, Bolling pays tribute to the integrity of ragtime and its composers.
In 1972, Bolling recorded a session to honor past jazz piano masters. Eventually released in 2001 under the title Jazz In Paris: Claude Bolling Plays the Original Piano Greats, the album includes songs by Thelonious Monk and Earl Hines.
On "Misty," Bolling performs with an elegant feel that facilitates the ballad texture of the song. Bolling provides lush and stylish lines that add a confident tone to his performance. The occasional dissonant chord enhances the overall song and modernizes the chordal framework.
Bolling began to receive attention in the United States with the release of Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio in 1975. Recorded with flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal, the album included both classical and jazz elements, and remained on Billboard's classical music charts for ten years. It was the first of several "crossover" records where Bolling would record jazz suites with a classical musician.
On this recording, Bolling and Rampal are joined by drummer Marcel Sabiani and bassist Mel Young. On "Veloce," Bolling and Rampal construct a perfect tension and release situation where both musicians react to one another resulting in an exciting and dramatic end to the album. Rampal adds clever, classical-sounding articulations.
In 1976, Bolling formed the "Claude Bolling Big Band," which has performed for over thirty years. In 1977, Bolling and violinist Pinchas Zuckerman recorded Suite for Violin and Jazz Piano. In 1981, Bolling recorded with legendary violinist Stephane Grapelli, which resulted in the album First Class. The album was met with critical praise and was awarded the "Django d'Or" by the European Jazz Foundation and the Hot Club de France Award.
In 1984, Rolling and cellist Yo-Yo Ma recorded Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano. In 1986, Bolling released Bolling Plays Ellington, Volumes 1 and 2, and recorded Ellington's Black, Brown and Beige in 1993. In 1994, Bolling's big band gave the first in a series of concerts in observance of the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War. On March 22, 1996, Bolling performed Ellington's A Drum Is A Woman at the Palais de Cahillot in Paris.
In 1996, Bolling's big band celebrated its 20th anniversary with an international tour which included stops in Asia, Mexico, South America and the United States. In addition to his musical activities career, Bolling serves as an advocate for environmental and animal protection causes. Bolling works with several organizations including the "Fondation du Commandant Jacques-Yves Cousteau."
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Claude Bolling Plays Duke Ellington (1956)
Original Ragtime (1966)
Concerto for Classical Guitar and Jazz Piano (1975)
Toot Suite (1981)
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Jazz Brunch (1988)
California Suite (1989)
Bolling Plays Ellington, Vol. 1 (1991)
Bolling Plays Ellington, Vol. 2 (1991)
First Class (1991)
Cinemadreams (1996)
Jazz In Paris: Claude Bolling Plays the Original Piano Greats (2001)
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Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio, Vol. 2 (1986)
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Director Wes Anderson is working once again in his sweet-spot, following what was one of the best films of 2012, Moonrise Kingdom. In his latest film, The Grand Budapest Hotel (opening today), Anderson gives us another joyous, odd adventure to take part in, and its an effort that rivals the best work of his career.
It's surely his most confident effort. The Grand Budapest Hotel is really a story within a story, and is undeniably a Wes Anderson film. That may sound like stating the obvious, but there are few directors working today in which you can instantly identify their work by simply watching a few seconds of film. With his quick camera pans and tilts, use of wide lenses and his patented point-of-view shots, his work immediately differentiates itself from other modern films and filmmakers.
Tom Wilkinson is a man simply named "Author," who begins by regaling us with a story of a somewhat famous (and fictional) European hotel still in existence. We flashback to a younger version of Author, played by Jude Law and we meet the film's main character, the Grand Budapest Hotel itself. A mysterious man appears in the lobby, Mr. Zero Moustafa (F. Murray Abraham), who then in turn has a story to tell the young Author. It's a story that sends us back even further in time, to Zero's humble beginnings as a lobby boy and the eccentric hotel concierge, M. Gustave (Ralph Fiennes).
Young Zero (Tony Revolori) is taken under the wing of the larger-than-life concierge, a charismatic bisexual who romances older, rich women who occupy the hotel. It's worked out well for him in the past, as many of these ladies tend to leave him portions of their fortune in their wills.
One particular mistress, Madame D (Tilda Swinton, under a mask of make-up), kicks the bucket and leaves Gustave her most valuable possession, a painting called "Boy With Apple." This infuriates her son, Dmitri (Adrien Brody) and his thug bodyguard, Jopling (Willem Dafoe) who set out to reclaim the painting. Meanwhile, it comes out that Madame D was actually murdered, and Gustave is pointed to as the culprit.
It's a soapy story existing in a film not too interested in plot. This is more of an experience, and it's a stunning one. From the sets to the costumes to the bouncy score, The Grand Budapest Hotel is hard to look away from. It's also quite funny too, in the usual Wes Anderson-quirky sort of way. Much of the comedy comes from unexpected exchanges between the characters, who burst out with profanities at just the right time, or from the repetitive jokes that are better to be seen than explained.
Anderson these days is working with a trusted troupe of actors, and several if not all of his tried-and-true performers make big and small appearances. Edward Norton is back as a bumbling German Captain, and cameos are made by Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson, amongst some other recognizable faces.
Although the middle of the film - involving a prison break-out - tends to drag a bit, it is nearly impossible not to enjoy yourself when you are watching a director and actors have this much fun on the screen. Ralph Fiennes has rarely been this mesmerizing, and that's saying quite a lot. You'll laugh and feel like you've just experienced something quite important, although you may not be sure why or how it all worked. That's the magic of what Wes has been able to do lately. His brave and original style doesn't always fit the material, but this is his second-straight film - following Moonrise Kingdom - that shows his love of cinema and his mastery of simple story-telling.
In case the point hasn't been made clear enough, The Grand Budapest Hotel is definitely worth checking into.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Run Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes, Rated R
Starring : Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Joff Goldblum, Harvey Keitel, Jude Law, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Saoirse Ronan, Jason Schwartzman, Lea Seydoux, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, Owen Wilson, Bob Balaban, Tony Revolori
Inspired by the works of Stefan Zweig
Written & Directed by Wes Anderson (Moonrise Kingdom, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, Bottle Rocket)
Opens locally on Friday, March 21, 2014 (check for show times).
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How soon after i stop taking Nifedipine will i go into labor?
Im at 35 weeks right now. I went into premature labor last night with contractions and a dialation of 1cm. I was sent home with enough Nifedipine to last me for 10 days. Ive already taken one days worth, leaving me enough for 9 days. I was also given a urnine test and told it is possile for me to go into labor within the next 2 weeks. My due day isn't until July10, 2013. The Doctor wants me to try to keep her in as long as i can. Im afraid something is going to go wrong with me taking this medication. How soon after i stop taking the Nifeipine could i go into labor? Im a first time new mom and am really worried. Also what side effects could taking this medicine put towards my babygirl either at birth or later on in her life?
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I went into labor early with my first, I was given crampbark to take every day. It's a natural plant you can get in a tincture, and it didn't cause any problems. As long as I took it I didn't go into labor. I had the baby a day or two after I quit taking it. I know that's not the same as what you're on, but just though I'd let you know you're not alone.posted 06/10/2013 by a BabyCenter Member
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Study Finds Non-Smoking Hotel Rooms Still Have Smoke Residue
Non-smoking hotel rooms might not be as safe and cigarette-free as people would like. According to a new study, non-smoking rooms can be contaminated with cigarette residues because smoke tends to travel throughout hallways and from room to room. This study discovered that even though a room might not have any smoking activity, the residents are still at risk for third-hand smoke. This new discovery suggests that people should start considering finding smoke-free hotels, which have gotten more popular, if they want to minimalize their risk of exposure.
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The study, headed by psychologist Georg Matt from San Diego State University, examined the rooms from 30 hotels with smoking and non-smoking room options in California and 10 smoke-free hotels. The volunteers of the study stayed in a randomly assigned room for one night. The researchers tested the volunteers' hands and urine for evidence of third-hand smoke. They found that people who stayed in non-smoking rooms still managed to have sticky nicotine residues on their hands. Their urine tests also came back positive for nicotine. The rooms in the smoke-free hotels were not exactly nicotine-free either, but the levels of nicotine were a lot lower than they were in non-smoking rooms, and of course, the levels of nicotine were the highest in smoking rooms.
"[Chemicals] don't stay in smoking rooms," Matt explained. "They end up in the hallways and in other rooms, including non-smoking rooms." Smoke also seems to travel a lot via building to building since smoke-free hotels were contaminated with chemical traces from smoking as well.
The researchers wanted to study the effects of smoking in hotels due to the fact that more and more hotels seem to be adopting a smoke-free policy. Companies, such as the Marriott, Westin and Comfort Inn have smoke-free buildings. Aside from that, there are currently four states that require all hotels to be smoke-free with 71 cities and counties throughout the nation enforcing that law as well. Although research has not determined the exact risks of third-hand smoke, if consumers want to be extra safe, they should find and stick to smoke-free hotels whenever possible. It has been known that second-hand smoke could lead to heart attacks, asthma and lung cancer.
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UW This Season: Wilson was third at the left guard spot on the final depth chart of 2014 spring drills.
2013: Wilson added depth to the UW offensive line but did not play in any games.
Prior to Wyoming: Wilson attended Dickinson State for one season and redshirted.
High School: Wilson was named as a finalist for the Wyoming Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete award and was the Class 1A lineman of the year. He was an all-conference selection in football as a junior and senior. He was on the honor roll all four years and earned the Athletic Outstanding Scholastic Achievement award each season.
Personal: Born Jan. 5, 1993, he is the son of Michael and Sandy Wilson. He has four siblings, Toree, Sami, Miranda and Kallee. His sister Kallee played on the Gillette College women's basketball team. He is pursuing a degree in science education at UW.


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Saturday's UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl versus San Diego State will be played as scheduled, it was announced this afternoon.
"Based on the current and projected information regarding conditions at the Rose Bowl provided to us by the AQMD (Air Quality Management District) and Pasadena city officials, including fire and health personnel, and after consultation with our medical staff, we are confirming that the game will be played as scheduled," said UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero. "We will continue to monitor the situation in conjunction with city officials in Pasadena and the AQMD."
"Based on recent air quality measurements from a monitor stationed at the Rose Bowl this week and expected weather conditions Saturday, it should be game on for UCLA," said Barry Wallerstein, AQMD Executive Officer.
UCLA also announced today that it will offer complimentary tickets to all Southern California Firefighters and their immediate families to the UCLA -San Diego State game this Saturday at 4:30 pm at the Rose Bowl and to the UCLA - Kansas State game scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7:00 pm at the Rose Bowl.
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RANKINGS: Alabama enters week seven of the 2013 season ranked first in the Associated Press and USA TODAY Coaches polls. Kentucky is unranked.
KENTUCKY: Kentucky is under the direction of first-year head coach Mark Stoops, who took the reins of the Wildcats' program after three seasons as the defensive coordinator at Florida State. The Wildcats are 1-4 in 2013 after a hard-fought loss to South Carolina, 35-28, last weekend. UK is 0-2 in Southeastern Conference action after a 24-7 loss to the Gators on Sept. 28. Maxwell Smith and Jalen Whitlow have both quarterbacked for Kentucky this season combining for five touchdowns and two interceptions. Jojo Kemp, Raymond Sanders III and Jalen Whitlow lead the rushing attack as the Wildcats average 172 yards per game on the ground.
SERIES HISTORY: Saturday's game in the Bluegrass state is the Tide's first against an SEC East opponent this season. The Crimson Tide won the last meeting, 38-20, at Commonwealth Stadium in 2009. Alabama holds a 35-2-1 advantage in the series and has won four straight dating back to a 40-34 overtime win for the Wildcats in 1997. Both of Kentucky's wins in the series have come in Lexington, but Alabama boasts a 15-2 record in the state of Kentucky (14-2 in Lexington & 1-0 in Louisville).
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So, over the months of December and January, I managed to "eat down" the deep freezer enough for a much-needed defrost and reorganize. I also did some restocking and made some homemade convienence items. But there are still a few "bad guys" lurking in my freezer and pantry.
The deep freezer is currently stocked with vaccum-sealed packages of beef and pork, mostly steaks, hamburger patties, and porkchops, as well as home-seperated bags of b/s chicken breasts, 1lb packs of ground turkey, legs of lamb, homemade (broiled) turkey meatballs, and homemade low-carb breakfast burritos. There's also some frozen raw spinach, broccoli, and bell peppers.
The inside freezer isn't quite "safe" yet, but it has improved. I think the only "bad" things in there are a 1/2 gallon of vanilla ice cream, 1 loaf of pumpkin bread, 1 loaf of apple pie bread, some homemade whipped cream, a bag of jalapeno poppers, and 1 frozen pizza. Other than that, there's mostly frozen veggies and a partial box of Steak-Ums.
The pantry has a few boxes of whole grain pastas and canned stuff mostly. There is a section of various drink mixes (hot cocoa, hot teas, kool-aid). We do have a few random instant oatmeal/grits packets and a partial box of chocolate chip granola bars lying around. And lots of those fruit/veggie puree pouches. These are mostly for quick snacks or impromto meals for the 2-year old. There are some canned sodas left, but we've kicked the habit so they're mainly for guests.
My attempt, starting back on Monday (was supposed to be Feb 1st, but used the Superbowl as a "last call" on all the junk food), is to have my hubby on a low-carb diet (his choice) and myself on a reduced-carb, calorie-controlled whole food approach. I want our son eating healthy, but balanced, and since his daycare meals are very processed-grain-heavy, eating mostly low-carb at home will balance that out. The basic plan is to cook low-carb main courses and round out things more with side dishes. Living somewhere that we can easily grill year-round helps that a lot, we normally grill a HUGE batch of meat about once a week and use that to make quick meals (only having to really cook 1-2x a week is a lifesaver for me).
Our big thing coming up is the chance to buy a cow for the freezer. I'm told this should land us between 700-800 pounds of meat after processing, for roughly $3/lb. Doing that would mean that basically all we need to buy for groceries for the rest of 2013 is fresh produce, dairy, and eggs! I might need to go buy a 2nd freezer though
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AMHERST, Mass. - The women's swimming and diving team defeated Northeastern, on Saturday, 158-142. It is the first time in the last 10 head-to-head matchups that the Minutewomen knocked off the Huskies.
Zoe Judd led the great all-around team effort with three individual wins. She was able to take first in 50-, 100- and 200-yard freestyle events with times of 24.92, 53.36 and 1:54.76. Amina Meho and Anna Cavanaugh came in second and third, behind Judd, in the 100 free. The 400-yard freestyle relay team of Judd, Meho, Cavanaugh and Cassie Sosnovich were able to capture first with a time of 3:34.59.
Molly Smyth and Katie Orr went one-two in the 1000-yard freestyle, recording times of 10:25.23 and 10:41.28, respectively. Smyth also took first in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:08.07. Cavanaugh came in behind her in second with a time of 5:09.26.
On the boards Michaela Butler once again swept winning the three- and one-meter dives with scores of 267.97 and 277.27. Molly Elkins and Rachel Dushman came in second and third, respectively, in the one-meter with scores of 250.42 and 222.89.
The Minutwoemen now have a month of training leading up the annual training trip in San Juan, Puerto Rico on January 5. They return to action on the main land on January 11 when they head to Kingston, R.I. for the Rhode Island Invitational.
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The best feature we know of at this point is that the phone can be Solar Charged. The back of the phone is a solar panel that you can use to charge your cell anywhere you have sunlight. The bad here of course is to charge the phone you have to sit the cell facedown so the sun can hit the panel. This of course could lead to mass scratching and screen damage, however the whole idea of a solar panel for charging on the phone itself is awesome.
This "Active Smartphone" was designed by Puma and Sagem Wireless. No price has been announced yet, but the Puma Phone hits the international market in the next 40 days. Though we may not see it anytime soon here in the USA. There are currently no plans for a stateside release date.


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PROS / The apple iPhone 3GS multimedia cell phone provides a visual voicemail feature.
CONS / The Apple iPhone 3GS only has 8GB of internal memory and a shorter battery life than other smartphones.
VERDICT / The integrated iPod and organizational features make the Apple iPhone 3G a top-notch phone.
Multitasking, listening to music, taking photos and sorting through hundreds of apps are all possible using the Apple iPhone 3GS. This multimedia phone has a simple user interface, music player and responsive 3.5-inch display. This phone makes it possible for you to enhance your entertainment experience with just a few taps and finger movements. However, Apple now has a newer version of the iPhone on the market.
The display on this multimedia cell phone is not as jaw dropping as the one on Apple's iPhone 4, but the iPhone 3GS offers a few stunning features. This multimedia cell phone features a 3.5-inch multi-touch display. The multi-touch capability is a feature we enjoyed because it allows you to control all the commands by pinching, flicking or swiping your fingers on the screen. The display has a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. The device weighs 4.8 ounces, which is light.
The Apple iPhone 3GS is designed with organization and efficiency in mind. There are folders on the menu screens that allow you to organize your apps and favorite features so you don't have to search through multiple menu screens looking for an application. The device also has a search function that allows you to search for any file, app or image on both your iPhone and the internet.
The Apple iPhone 3GS multimedia cell phone's keyboard also caught our eye. The keyboard features smart keys that appear large on the 3.5-inch display screen to help improve accuracy and usability. We weren't able to type at an extremely fast pace, but the Apple iPhone 3GS' keyboard made it possible to type at a decent speed with few mistakes.
One call feature we found especially useful and beneficial is its visual voicemail. If you miss a call and receive a voicemail message, you will see it displayed in a list that is similar to an email inbox. You can then choose which voicemail you want to listen to first, and in which order you want to hear the rest of the messages, if you want to hear them at all.
The Apple iPhone 3GS multimedia cell phone has a comparatively short battery life for all the features included on the device. This iPhone model provides up to five hours of talk time on 3G and up to 300 hours of standby time. If you use the internet, you can get up to five hours on a 3G network, 10 hours of video playback and 30 hours of audio playback.
One of the biggest drawbacks to this device is that it only has 8GB of memory. Apple discontinued all previous 3G iPhones with more memory after the release of the Apple iPhone 4. The Apple iPhone 3GS only comes with 8GB.
The music capabilities are one of the most advanced features on this device, which is to be expected since Apple is the creator of the iPod and the overall master of MP3 players, iTunes. The iPod capabilities on this device are similar to a standard iPod. You can play music, create playlists and even download and watch videos. You can also access the iTunes Store directly on your phone so you can download exactly what you want to listen to or watch immediately.
This iPhone includes a 3MP (megapixel) camera, with which we were disappointed. While the camera is user friendly and has decent functions overall, we were disappointed that it is a measly 3MP camera. This level of resolution isn't terrible, but the camera does not work well in low-light situations, and many competing phones have cameras with much better resolutions. However, this camera does record video at up to 30 frames per second. The video recorder also captures audio. You can focus the camera with just a tap of your finger.
Although this device has a few drawbacks such as a short battery life and no option for expanding its memory, the Apple iPhone 3GS is a feature-filled device. The integrated iPod and video recorder are just two of its many features that enhance its stunning mobile media capabilities. It may be a little outdated, but it will still perform many of the functions the newer version offers.


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Let's face it, when you're planning a meeting, an entire conference or a special event like a wedding, reception, or a going away party, there are a lot of places from which to choose and a lot of things to consider. From the location and décor to the menu and affordability, a unique occasion calls for a unique venue.
Here at the M, "hidden" underground is our wine bar, the Hostile Grape. If the name doesn't already suggest it, this isn't your ordinary wine bar. In fact, we dare to say, it is one of the most unique places in all of Las Vegas to host an event.
It is a wine enthusiast's dream. With a capacity of 224, Hostile Grape is perfect for large parties yet cozy enough for smaller groups. The wine bar's unique underground location and ceiling made from wooden wine casks add a special touch to your event whether you're celebrating 25 years of marriage or 25 years in business. Subdued hues of rich purple create a mood-inducing ambience while plush couches are sure to entice you and your guests. Private doors allow direct access to the luxurious pool deck and two customizable stages, and a fully stocked bar are also available.
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McCain, Obama, and the Status Quo Exposed by Ron Paul and the Bailout
October 3rd, 2008 1:58 am | by Marc Gallagher | Published in Activism, Banking, Big Government, Debt, Economics, Election, Federal Reserve, Frank Wolf, Free Market, government spending, John McCain, Liberty, Maven Commentary, Money, Obama, Politics, Ron Paul, Taxes | 0
John McCain, Barack Obama, and the rest of the DC status quo are now exposed by Ron Paul's "I told you so" and by the elephant sized pork sitting right there for all to read in the 451 pages of the Senate bailout bill. I've written recently how they don't even try to hide it anymore. Instead they acknowledge the pork exists they then throw up their arms and say, "I disagree with it but, oh well, what can you do?" How about having some principle for a change?
John McCain speaks incessantly about reducing earmarks and "pork barrel spending", but when it comes down to actually voting against it suddenly it becomes a necessary evil. Christopher Dodd reacted the same way today on CNN changing the subject and reiterating how important it is to pass the bailout bill (I refuse to call it a rescue bill).
Now the bill is being painted as a savior for the "credit crisis". I wrote my Congressman here in Virginia, Frank Wolf, strongly encouraging him to vote against the bailout bill. He voted for it. I received a 5 page letter from him in the mail today full of excuses about why he voted for it. The general tone of the letter was "I know more than you do about this, so trust me, we need this bailout." Also in the letter was this surprisingly accurate admission, "Access to credit is the lifeline of our economy." This is so true it hurts.
Our entire financial and monetary system is fundamentally based on credit/debt/loans. Dollars are either printed out of thin air or loaned into existence courtesy of the Federal Reserve and fractional reserve banking. The more dollars out there, the less value those dollars have. As your dollars decline in value so does your standard of living.
This is why government deficit spending (ie. bailout) is so harmful. To put it more bluntly: The more the government spends beyond its means the more your own life will suck. Ron Paul has preached this lesson ever since he entered politics in the 1970′s. It is far past time for his warnings to be heeded. The sustainability of our country and your family is at stake.
Frank Wolf is another John McCain. He talks one way and votes another. This Jekyll and Hyde disease has reached epidemic proportions in Washington. We all know Ron Paul is immune to it, but why is he the only one? On Glenn Beck's radio show last week Ron Paul said he was worried about what the bailout bill would look like once it got through Congress. He feared the normal deal making would bloat the original bad bill to an even larger and worse bill. Sure enough, the Senate did not disappoint as the bill is now chock full of earmark-type spending. CNN aired a report by Brian Todd highlighting the hypocrisy of both Obama and McCain. See the video below for the short report.
The bailout bill roll call votes were/are the liberty litmus test. In the face of overwhelming opposition many so called "representatives" voted for the bill against their constituent's wishes. If you believe in true freedom you cannot vote for a candidate that voted for the bailout bill. The test is as simple as that. Be stubborn like John Adams. Quench your liberty thirst like Thomas Jefferson. Lead your fellow patriots like George Washington. Learn economics like Ron Paul. Exercise your right to not vote for the collectivist status quo.
Send a message to Washington DC by voting against the specific incumbent shysters who voted for the bailout bill. Let them know that when they defy the wishes of their constituents then their wish for another term will not be granted. Hand them a copy of Ron Paul's Manifesto on their way out. Maybe then they'll start listening.


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The Friends of the Bath House, the cultural center of the White Rock Lake community will hold its Spring Art Mart and silent auction from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sat. Apr. 26 and Sun. Apr. 27 (auction closes at 5:00 p.m.). A preview reception will be held on from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Fri. Apr. 25.
More than 50 artists work will be featured that include ceramics, photography, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and paintings.
The participating artisans are: Cindy Bagwell, Arthello Beck Jr., George Boyd, Shirley Boyd, Hayden Brown, Jan Byron, Nancy Cecco, Pamela Cleveland, Rebecca Day, Dan Dudley, Lori Dudley, Oscar Duran, Barbara Erickson, Fred Gardner, Essie P. Graham, Debra Susan Gross, Rebecca Guy, Tricia Hicks, Shelli Hoggarth, Bobbie Howard, Cindy Kelley, Debra Lalumia, Audrey Legatowicz, Carolina Locker, Caleb Massey, Laurie McClurg, Mick McGill, Rosario Mendoza Toledo, Jennifer Monét Cowley, Louise Murdock, Cathy Neumeyer, Melia Newman, Sharon O'Callaghan Shero, Teresa Parsons, Lisa Payne, Eva Peña, Christine Pincemin-Johnstone, Bob Quaqlia, Adelle Read, Gail Roberts, Linda L. Rodriguez, Elisabeth Schalij, Hans J. Schnitzler, Cat Tatsch, Hector Teran, Dave Unger, Sheilah Unger, Marilee Vergati Haynes and Debra Worrell Hernandez.
The event is free an open to the public. The Bath House Cultural Center is located at 521 E. Lawther Dr., Dallas, TX 75218. For more information go to www.bathhousecultural.com
Spring is here and for Dallas Art Lovers that means it is time for the Spring Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) Walk. You will need a motorized mode of transportation or bicycle to get around. The DADA walk is spread across several miles throughout the Metroplex and includes a partnered art exhibition with the Deep Ellum Community Association.
You only have a mere eight hours to complete the DADA Walk. With gallery exhibits in Arlington and Denton along with Downtown, The Arts District, The Design District, Uptown, North Dallas, White Rock Lake and the Bishop Arts area you will need to plan which ones to see.
The Spring DADA Walk is from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sat. Apr. 26.
This free event is open to the public. For a map and listing of the over 30 participating galleries, go to www.dallasartdealers.org
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Welcome Les! I see you own a Walden - I've recently started a group dedicated to Waldens - http://www.acousticguitarcommunity.com/group/walden-guitars - called "Walden Guitars", oddly enough - come join us, if you'd like... :-)
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SAM-QFS (Comments) https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/en_US/feed/comments/atom 2015-06-25T20:02:21+00:00 Apache Roller https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/welcome_to_sam_qfs_weblog#comment-1292558272000 Re: Welcome to SAM-QFS Weblog Ramesh Kondeti 2010-12-17T03:57:52+00:00 2010-12-17T03:57:52+00:00
Hi Folks,
 I have a Oracle 10g RAC, Sun Clusters 3.2 U1, with QFS file systems behind them, which I'd like to get updated to the latest stable versions of SAM QFS (5.2).
 It is a two node RAC-Cluster setup running critical production with 15 TB core database on QFS fs.
 Main challenge is, we are running with Solaris 10 u5 08/05, which needs up-gradation, as QFS 5.X recommends ver. Solaris Update 6 or later.
 My questions are, can we go for the Solaris LIVE UPGRADE option with my current setup to achieve the same ?
 What are the complications or challenges we may face with the post Live-Upgrade in RAC/Cluster/QFS environment ?
 We do not go for File System 2A version.
 Thanks for your response.
 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/sam_qfs_code_open_sourced#comment-1292549206000 Re: SAM-QFS Code Open Sourced Woo 2010-12-17T01:26:46+00:00 2010-12-17T01:26:46+00:00
Where's the long awaited Windows client...
 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/new_sam_qfs_patch_released#comment-1228346226000 Re: New SAM-QFS patch released for download Lto-4 Tape 2008-12-03T23:17:06+00:00 2008-12-03T23:17:06+00:00
Very nice information.

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 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/sam_qfs_code_open_sourced#comment-1209004191000 Re: SAM-QFS Code Open Sourced johncarter 2008-04-24T02:29:51+00:00 2008-04-24T02:29:51+00:00
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 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/sam_qfs_code_open_sourced#comment-1205925671000 Re: SAM-QFS Code Open Sourced C.Lopes 2008-03-19T11:21:11+00:00 2008-03-19T11:21:11+00:00
Let's see if I understood correctly... you are open sourcing the SAM (HSM) and QFS (shared filesystem)?
 Meaning that this software that costed several thounsands of dollars/euros (25K in the US site) is now free?

Forget about backups.... add a couple of X4500 with an SL3000/SL8500 and T10K(B) and I am seeing an easy multi-PetaByte archive....
 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/sam_qfs_code_open_sourced#comment-1205784135000 Re: SAM-QFS Code Open Sourced selim 2008-03-17T20:02:15+00:00 2008-03-17T20:02:15+00:00
Bravo!
 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/sam_qfs_code_open_sourced#comment-1205782486000 Re: SAM-QFS Code Open Sourced Charles Soto 2008-03-17T19:34:46+00:00 2008-03-17T19:34:46+00:00
This is great news. We're adopting SAMQ, and this only helps support our decision - it's likely to gain the ubiquity and longevity of NFS. Can you imagine what products like the Thumper (Sun Fire X4500), with open source solutions like Solaris, Samba (or CIFS Server), ZFS and SAMQ will do to the storage market? I'm just happy we'll be putting an end to double-digit "backup windows."

Patrick, there's good information at Sun's product site:

http://www.sun.com/storagetek/management_software/data_management/sam/index.xml

But there's a good technical paper that explains one interesting implementation:

http://www.afp548.com/filemgmt_data/files/OSX%20HSM.pdf

Charles
 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/sam_qfs_code_open_sourced#comment-1205779612000 Re: SAM-QFS Code Open Sourced patrick giagnocavo 2008-03-17T18:46:52+00:00 2008-03-17T18:46:52+00:00
First I think it is great that Sun is open sourcing more and more bits of what they have.

One of the great things about such releases is that they let the innovation be pushed further down, into less-expensive areas.

Can you point to , or give, a simple introduction to SAM-QFS for those who are not familiar with what it delivers?
 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/development_updates#comment-1202467927000 Re: Development update: Journaling E_Jones 2008-02-08T10:52:07+00:00 2008-02-08T10:52:07+00:00
I'd be cautious about adding journaling. I have an application that needs to write data to the disk as fast as it can read it off a gigabit line. I'm nervous that journalling would increase the standard deviation of the write speed too much and make it unusable for me. That's been my experience with other journalled file systems (e.g. ext3, ReiserFS).
 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/development_updates#comment-1201937237000 Re: Development update: Journaling Selim 2008-02-02T07:27:17+00:00 2008-02-02T07:27:17+00:00
word "bad" was missing in previous comment:

get ride of diskvols.conf file which is a very "bad" thing to keep track of disk volumes.
 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/development_updates#comment-1201937174000 Re: Development update: Journaling Selim 2008-02-02T07:26:14+00:00 2008-02-02T07:26:14+00:00
What I would very much like to see is:
 - Support for VTL device
 - get ride of diskvols.conf file which is a very thing to keep track of disk volumes. it would be better to handle disk volumes the same way as tape volumes : in a catalog that is not manually editable
 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/welcome_to_sam_qfs_weblog#comment-1179471307000 Re: Welcome to SAM-QFS Weblog Marco Kuehn 2007-05-18T06:55:07+00:00 2007-05-18T06:55:07+00:00 Great. We often use SAM-FS, QFS and SAM-QFS. But there are still some feature we are missing such as "never stage" for shared QFS in Backup Environments, QFS Clients for Windows and MacOS in movie business. SAM-QFS is a real good solution to save movies with 200-600 MB/s on storage and archive them on tape media, but you have always windows and apple clients in movie business environments for rendering or color correction etc. So, you have to battle with other Shared FS like ADIC StorNext or CXFS, which have no or no good archive system like SAM-FS. Is it very difficult to develope a real QFS Client for Windows and Apple (no SANergy client) ? For small and medium business SAM-FS is too expensive starting with an archive of 500GB-2TB !!! But there are lots of customers who ask for this archive solution. https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/sam_qfs_directory_performance#comment-1178642328000 Re: SAM/QFS Directory Performance Roland Mainz 2007-05-08T16:38:48+00:00 2007-05-08T16:38:48+00:00 Which shell did you use when doing the benchmarking ? Did you use any builtin commands or functionality to create the files or were there any external commands launched for each created file (remeber the |fork()|/|exec()|-sequence can cause scaleability issues and should therefore be avoided in performance-critical portions of a shell script) ? https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/welcome_to_sam_qfs_weblog#comment-1176223152000 Re: Welcome to SAM-QFS Weblog Michael Chang 2007-04-10T16:39:12+00:00 2007-04-10T16:39:12+00:00 Does SAM-QFS support Oracle RMAN backup? I am having problem delete old Oracle backup using Oracle Recover Manager (RMAN) in Solaris 10 env. ORA-19501: read error on file "/archive/backups/oracle/backup_incr_xxxx_32711948_1_20070316.bak", blockno 2049 (blocksize=512) ORA-27063: number of bytes read/written is incorrect SVR4 Error: 5: I/O error Additional information: -1 Additional information: 1048576 ORA-19501: read error on file "/archive/backups/oracle/backup_incr_xxxx_32711948_1_20070316.bak", blockno 4097 (blocksize=512) ORA-27063: number of bytes read/written is incorrect SVR4 Error: 5: I/O error Additional information: -1 https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/welcome_to_sam_qfs_weblog#comment-1173762806000 Re: Welcome to SAM-QFS Weblog Leon Koll 2007-03-13T05:13:26+00:00 2007-03-13T05:13:26+00:00 Hi Ted, I added your blog to my bloglines feeds list. Please keep it running. Meantime I need to complain about the follwoing problem: http://napobo3.blogspot.com/2007/03/qfs-and-sam-fs-patches-were-removed.html Thanks, -- Leon https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/welcome_to_sam_qfs_weblog#comment-1173443210000 Re: Welcome to SAM-QFS Weblog Ed Morgan 2007-03-09T12:26:50+00:00 2007-03-09T12:26:50+00:00 Ted, Great overview. Can you talk about the competitive landscape, that is, how does SAM-QFS compare to other clustered file systems such as Veritas? https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/welcome_to_sam_qfs_weblog#comment-1172503507000 Re: Welcome to SAM-QFS Weblog John Hadad 2007-02-26T15:25:07+00:00 2007-02-26T15:25:07+00:00 Our company is looking into using SUN Cluster software with QFS as the clustered file system . We have previously used NFS but are looking for alternatives (due to issues with NFS loopback mounts and Sun cluster software). We tested performance of Sun Cluster filesystem and GFS and ruled both out as options. Performance was much lower than NFS to a point that it was unacceptable. We have not experimented with QFS and I was wondering if you can post some performance related numbers (NFS vs. GFS vs. QFS) Thanks! https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/welcome_to_sam_qfs_weblog#comment-1172362129000 Re: Welcome to SAM-QFS Weblog selim 2007-02-25T00:08:49+00:00 2007-02-25T00:08:49+00:00 good initiative...hope you'll carry-on Ted. https://blogs.oracle.com/samqfs/entry/welcome_to_sam_qfs_weblog#comment-1172099567000 Re: Welcome to SAM-QFS Weblog przemol 2007-02-21T23:12:47+00:00 2007-02-21T23:12:47+00:00 Could you please add RSS feed as well ?


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I may live in DC, but unlike the rest of population of this town, I don't like talking politics. It's just not fun and can turn your friends into enemies really quick. So setting aside politics today, have you heard that the White House released copies of President Obama's original long-form birth certificate?
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The ancient parish of St Pancras, which was not subdivided until 1868, extended from what is now Torrington Place right up to Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath. Due to its location 'in the fields', and the existence since about 1200 of a chapel-of ease at Kentish Town where most of the parishioners lived, the old church became neglected. By the end of the 18th century, it was considered unworthy of the inhabitants of the newly-built houses on the Bedford Estate to the south of the New Road (Euston Road)...London's first ring road.
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The "American Idol" fans might be concerned that the reality singing competition that was known to pump out singers and popular artists has gone to the cats. Apparently the dogs were not available and the first cat who offered to be part of the show was internet sensation Grumpy Cat. According to News OK on Wednesday the famous feline was on stage and ready to hear some music.
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"Yeah boy!" rapper Flavor Flav, best known for being a member of hip-hop group Public Enemy, and later for his days as a reality TV star, was pulled over for speeding and arrested for "felony aggravated unlicensed operation and traffic violations" in Valley Stream, N.Y. on the morning of Jan. 9.
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Andrew Hill: Illusion
Andrew Hill (piano)
Mosaic Select: Andrew Hill (Mosaic Select 016)
Andrew Hill (piano), Bennie Maupin (tenor sax), Ron Carter (bass), Mickey Roker (drums),
Sanford Allen (violin); Selwart Clarke, Al Brown (viola); Kermit Moore (cello).
Recorded: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 1, 1969
Rating: 98/100 (learn more)
This is Andrew with a funky rhythm section and string quartet, and Bennie Maupin enters pretty far into the song. At first I thought that he wasn't even on this track, but he is. What grabbed me about this is, on the one hand, the way Mickey Roker plays, which is this kind of low-down groove, steady and centered, with a lot of character to it, like James Brown at two-thirds speed—a mellow James Brown groove. Then there's Ron Carter, who is very good at handling this sort of thing—he can play the same thing over and over again and give it life, and find subtle and interesting ways to vary ostinato basslines. That rhythm section is in interesting contrast to the very graceful and lilting string writing that feels almost incongruously elegant across that groove. It sets up a nice space, and Andrew straddles those two textures or tendencies. A nice, unexpected delicacy.
Reviewer: Vijay Iyer
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With the win Baker improves to 15-5 on the year and 8-1 in the conference, while the Vikings fell to 13-8 and 5-4 in the HAAC.
Despite a 34-32 deficit at halftime, the Wildcats stormed back to outscore MVC, 48-37, in the second half.
Baker turned the ball over 16 times, but did outrebounds the Vikings, 51-36, with Macy Wallisch leading the way with her nine rebounds. She also added to her HAAC lead in blocks with four more on Saturday.
BriAnna Garza led the way in scoring with 20 and Shea Shoemaker added 16. Kyrstie Ehm again scored in double figures with her 13 points.
Wallish nearly had a double-double with her eight points and nine rebounds and Rashida Simpson added eight points and grabbed three rebounds.
Gabi Morales was outstanding for the Vikings with her 29 points on 12-of-24 shooting and she went 5-of-6 from the free-throw line.
The Wildcats will next take on rival No. 4 ranked MidAmerica Nazarene next Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. in Olathe, Kan.