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Physics Colloquium: Thursday, 5/5, at 4:10 PM in Lewis Lab 316. Refreshments available at 3:45 PM in Lewis Lab 317. Speaker: Jonathan Poplawsky; Grain Boundary and Interfacial Structure-Composition-Property Relationships in CdTe-Based Solar Cells. Click for Announcement
Faculty Search. Applications are being accepted for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Physics beginning August 2016. Click for Details
Start of New Year: Faculty and students gathered for pizza on September 17th to kick off the new academic year and meet our eleven new graduate students.
Department of Physics at Lehigh University
About the Department
Our Department offers programs leading to the B.A. in Astronomy, the B.S. in Astrophysics, and to the B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Physics, as well as a summer research program for undergraduates.
Research Opportunities are available in the following areas...
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The Department of Physics is housed in the Sherman Fairchild Center for the Physical Sciences, containing Lewis Laboratory, the Sherman Fairchild Laboratory for Solid State Studies, and a large connecting research wing.
A Message from the Chair
Fall 2015: As we transition back into our academic-year mode, fresh air is breezing through the fourth floor of Lewis Lab in the form of two new faculty members who we welcome into our department.
Sera Cremonini joins us from the Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics at Texas A&M University. Her research field is String Theory. The excitement for this field in our department is readily apparent, judging by the high enrollment in her new course, "Introduction to String Theory."
Rosi Reed enriches our department through her research in experimental high-energy physics. She joins us from Wayne State University where she was an Assistant Professor, and a member of the ALICE experiment at the large hadron collider (LHC) at CERN in Switzerland. She studies the properties of a peculiar state of matter, the quark-gluon plasma, which existed for a short time after the big bang and can be recreated in accelerators. Rosi is now a member of the STAR collaboration at Brookhaven National Lab.
Both Sera and Rosi join us as tenure track Assistant Professors, with their active research programs adding to the department's research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
The renewal of the department continues. During this academic year, we have initiated another faculty search. Click for Details
We further welcome a new class of eleven graduate students. Two of them come with fellowships from the University and the Dean, respectively. Most notable to me was our success in strengthening the quality of this cohort by attracting several former participants of our REU program, and students who faced a "two-body problem" (i.e., they came as pairs). We will continue to take an opportunistic approach to the enrollment and assistantship support for pairs of excellent students.
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Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills, Fifth Edition, is one of the most popular books in the Ten Steps college reading skills series. It can be used as either a core or an advanced developmental reading text.
Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills explains in an extremely clear, step-by-step way the ten skills most needed for literal and critical reading comprehension. Many examples, practices, tests, and comments are provided to ensure that students understand and master each skill. In general, the focus is on teaching the skills, not just on explaining or testing them.
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I'm running several web proxy servers running on CentOS, and I'm looking for a simple way of constantly monitoring the health of the servers (how quickly they respond to web requests, how quickly web pages load, etc.)
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What happened yesterday, i wanted to see a gigantic log of activity, ONLY like 4 new threads, wtf
What happened yesterday, i wanted to see a gigantic log of activity, ONLY like 4 new threads, wtf
Greatness Reincarnated
We all want to see a lot of things, Jimmy..
Posting new threads is useless if shitty posters are going to post in them and ruin them.
obviously walrus is only referring to me...
why am i hated so much
I never said I was referring to you in particular. Yes, you're included in that umbrella, but there are other offenders.
goddammit Goku, you broke my post up. I'm too lazy to quote DS to make it a little more seamless.
I'm a harsh woman, DS. Being blunt is the name of my game.
hrm.... i like you, but sometimes i think you gotta loosen up a bit, and be a bit lighter with your words. but if you did that then you wouldnt be walrus anymore... oh well!!
Oh _--_(DREAMING)-(SAMURAI) -.-, you and your antics!
you do lots of double laughings
i know im always happy and laughing in real life, so why not express it on the forums??
cause it makes you look like a DORK
Your the one holding it
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Only whenever it rains.
At all times
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It's monsoon season jimmy, get used to it.
I dont remember ever saying you could call me that
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Only his friends can call him that
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It's not often that a toothbrush makes it onto T3.com but then this isn't any ordinary toothbrush. Philips' top-of-the-range electric toothbrush, the Sonicare DiamondClean, promises the ultimate hi-tech tool for keeping your pearlies ultra white, but how does it really scrub up?
With the world on the edge of economic meltdown and a manual toothbrush widely available for a couple of quid, you have ask yourself seriously why you'd want to spend £250 on Philips' flagship electric toothbrush. However, this feature-packed cleaning machine has a lot of the answers. It not only takes the arm ache out of getting consistently hygienist-clean teeth but it's also a gadget-lovers dream bathroom weapon.
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Features
The Sonicare DiamondClean comes in a stylish matte white, is about the height of a pint glass when the heads are attached and has some truly standout features.
Five different brushing modes - Clean, White, Polish, Gum Care, Sensitive - let you customise your brushing to get a really effective regime.
The real cleverness though comes with the USB travel case that doubles as a charger while it protects your brush, thanks to a mini USB slot on the outer edge.
The stylish silver case is robust and, at about twice the size of your average glasses case, is just about acceptable for travelling light. As it is USB charged, you can choose to hook it up to a laptop or plug it into the mains using the USB adaptor plug that comes in the box. Sadly Philips opted for mini USB over micro which really feels like a trick missed here.
When you're not on the move, there's also a clever inductive charging glass that plugs into a shaver point and is about as stylish as you'll get for a vessel for your toothbrush.
While brushing, there's a handy timer with intermittent 'quadpacer' beeps at 30 second intervals to encourage even cleaning and protect against over scrubbing.
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Build and Design
Aside from the minimal, classic white design, the brush body features a single power button on the handle on the front, a column of mode lights that show up once turned on and a battery status indicator that flashes orange when you need to power up.
It comes with two interchangeable brush heads that are simple to add and remove. The smaller head sports diamond shaped bristles that promise – and deliver - gentle and efficient cleaning.
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Performance
The Sonicare DiamondClean is a comfortable weight and easy to hold, with the angled bush neck making it super simple to get to those tricky back gnashers.
Philips has employed rapid vibration rather than the sliding brush technique we see with other brushes and kicks out a massive 31,000 brush strokes per minute – unmatchable with the human arm.
While the size of the head and the vibrating motion isn't immediately natural for those used to brushing with a larger manual brush, it doesn't take long to feel comfortable guiding the head for an effective clean.
The option of five different brushing modes is excellent, giving you complete control over your own regime and the addition of a 'sensitive' setting is great if you prefer a softer clean.
One word of warning however, when starting up the brush and switching between modes, it's best to have the brush in your mouth to avoid splattering toothpaste all over the bathroom.
The 2-minute timer is also a welcome addition but the fact that the brush switches off after the allotted time is a bit irritating. We often found we needed slightly longer to allow for interruptions and having to switch it back on does seems a little counter intuitive.
The DiamondClean's battery life is impressive. In testing we got just shy of a month's use from it without needing to recharge but we would have liked a demarcated battery indicator to give us earlier warning when we're running low, rather than the jump from green to orange.
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Verdict
Philips claim the DiamondClean will give you a brighter smile in just one week and while this is pretty tough to discern, we can say that after a single use our teeth felt noticeably cleaner than with a manual or our usual electric toothbrush.
The multiple modes certainly encouraged a more varied cleaning regime and the brushing pacer was really effective at stopping us over brushing or spending too long on one area.
The travel case is a fantastic addition but we would have liked to see micro rather than mini USB charging but with a battery life that's longer than most travel breaks, this is less of an issue.
Overall the DiamondClean is a great electric toothbrush and while there are cheaper alternatives with the potential to produce similar results, if you're after best in class form, function and some pure gadget indulgence then the £250 price tag is a lot easier to swallow. It should at least mean one or two fewer trips to the hygienist.
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This is the Davids Bridal style number T9102, white wedding gown, in a size 14. Other than the bustle, there have been no alterations to it. I wore it for just about 5 hours at my wedding, but it's in great condition. I had it dry-cleaned, and any dirt that may have gotten on it from the floor came right out. You wouldn't know that it's not brand new! I absolutely LOVED this dress, and got TONS of compliments. And my husband was stunned. He said he took a double-take when I started to walk down the aisle. It's very flattering, and makes you look skinnier than you are, because of the waist, and the fluffy bottom (especially if you wear one of those bra/girdle things from David's Bridal). I believe the dress retailed at $600, or maybe $599?? However, with the bustle done, it is WELL over $650 worth. $295 for this dress is a steal!
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Keynote Speaker
- Date: 19 Jun 2012
- Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
- Organizer: Deutsche Gesellschaft f�r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
- Theme: Transition to green economy (incl job creation, poverty reduction, growth opportunities)
- Perspective: Global
- Language: english
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Capacity Development for Environmental Fiscal Reform
SummaryThe GIZ sector project Rioplus is involved in various EFR related processes. Responding to a demand of broad capacity development approaches by policy makers that attended the Global Conference on Environmental Taxation (GCET) in Munich
2007, the GIZ together with the non-governmental organisation Green Budget Germany (GBG/F�S) has designed an interactive training seminar that focuses on the different conceptual and thematic dimensions of EFR. The training is based on the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Guidelines on ?EFR for Poverty Reduction.
IntroductionEnvironmental fiscal reform (EFR) refers to a range of taxation and pricing measures that can free up economic resources and/or generate revenues while helping to reach environmental goals. Th
ObjectiveObjectives of the EFR training seminar:
- Understanding
Introduction: Participants reflect upon and communicate the current situation in their respective countries with respect to EFR. A first introduction to definitions, concepts and instru-ments of EFR is given.
Industrial pollut
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Impact- Understanding of EFR basic concepts and definitions
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Keynote Speaker
Mr. Nitin Desai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Rio Conference and Secretary General of the Johanne Mr Desai has been deeply involved throughout his career in sustainable development issues. He is best known for
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Silja Dressel (GIZ)
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Mostly, Zarley Zalap-ski remembers the pace. Heightened. Frantic, even. And relentless. Almost no time to pause and draw breath.
"I found it tough," he's saying, nearly two decades later. "Very tough.
"To get everyone competing at a high level right away isn't easy. You didn't have the first 20 games to find your feet. If you waited 'til then, it was already over.
"I'm the type of player who usually uses the first 10 or so games to really get going and then peaks toward the playoffs.
"That year, like this one, makes no allowances for that."
Now 44, and perhaps eyeing another return to European hockey, Zalapski is out on the WinSport ice sweating up a storm with the current crop of Calgary Flames, the Iginlas and Cammalleris, as yet another labour impasse has left a National Hockey League season in partial ruin. Eighteen years ago, he was in their shoes, trying to slap on a smile and prepare for a chaotic, condensed campaign in the wake of a bitter work stoppage.
"Every game will be so much more important for these guys now. Magnified. You get on a little losing streak or you start bad, there might be no getting back.
"You feel that, sure. Every night.
"People always talk about staying 'on an even keel.' Well, it's tougher to do this in this kind of a situation when every game seems to be life and death."
Back in '94-95, Dave King was coach here, Doug Risebrough the GM, Trevor Kidd tended goal and Theoren Fleury and Joe Nieuwendyk were the remaining star attractions.
That year, three months, one week and two days - a total of 468 games - were lost to an owners' lockout before a temporary non-salary-cap peace was restored on Jan. 11.
The whole thing, says Zalapski, roared past in a compressed blur, a 33 R.P.M. record stuck on a 78 turntable.
"Things happen quickly as it is in this league, but this ... just takes it to another level. The good thing is you don't have time to think. You're working on instinct. You just keep going, the games keep coming at you and you keep playing your heart out.
"It's unfortunate to have to go through this, what, every eight years? In my opinion it's just mismanagement, from the top on down.
"Am I surprised it happened again? Yes and no. All BS aside, it was complete nonsense. It was nonsense back then. You've got to really think about the game, put the interests of the game first and try to work out a solution. It's ego. It's all ego. You've got to put that aside. It's a business. You've got no cash flow if you've got no people coming to the games. It's common sense. Grow the business. Grow the product. They're not going to grow the business, especially down south, by not playing.
"Now, it's like a store losing a customer. You've got to win that customer back, make him happy, make him feel his money is well spent, that he or she is getting good value for their dollar.
Those are the people that count. The fans. They're the ones who are going to grow the game."
Eighteen years ago, a 26-year-old Zalapski, in his second season as a Flame and eighth in the league after being drafted fourth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, endured the uncertainty of a lockout; the anxiety of when, or even if, the game would return to the ice.
After finishing up his NHL career in 2000 with Philly, he travelled overseas and hooked up with clubs in Germany, Italy and Switzerland. Following the 2009-10 season, the former Canadian national team star returned to Calgary to re-establish residency, spoke to the Flames about a job and is now toying with the idea of playing return to Europe.
"I never officially 'retired'," he protests.
And if the old hand had a word of experienced advice for the players who are about to embark on the same frenetic 48-game all-out push he did 18 years ago, it'd be this:
"Don't waste your energy in practices. Especially in the Western Conference.
The travel's a lot more difficult.
"You just wish these guys all the best. This is not an easy situation. Like I said, it's tough. Very tough.
Just, hey, bring it all in the games. There's no idle.
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Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc | Other Whites | Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot | Pinot Noir | Syrah | Zinfandel | Other Reds
Once thought to be part of the pinot family, the Chardonnay grape is now believed to be related to Pinot Noir and the obscure Gouais Blanc grape. Even with sketchy ancestry, Chardonnay is one hot grape and is Sonoma County's leading variety.
Varietal Description: Ripe Chardonnay on the vine displays light green leaves, cylindrical-shaped clusters, often with wings and spherical yellow to medium brown-yellow grapes. In the vineyard, Chardonnay is difficult to distinguish from Pinot Blanc.
County Acreage: an estimated 16,000 acres.
Usage: Chardonnay is used mostly in making still and sparkling wines.
Appellations: Among the county's most popular appellations for Chardonnay are Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Sonoma-Carneros.
Synonyms: In France, Chardonnay appears bearing different names, including Epinette in Champagne, Melon Blanc in the Jura, and Chaudonnet in Burgundy's Cote Chalonnaise.
Sauvignon Blanc
The historical homeland of the Sauvignon Blanc grape is generally thought to be the Bordeaux region of France, although some say it is the Loire Valley. Today's zesty Sauvignon Blanc pairs nicely with Sonoma County briny oysters and the bounty of Pacific seafood.
Varietal Description: In the vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc leaves are golden yellow with a bronzed tint. The clusters are small and compact with small ovoid golden-yellow berries.
County Acreage: Of the popular classic varieties planted in Sonoma County, Sauvignon Blanc accounts for approximately 2,700 acres.
Usage: Sauvignon Blanc is used exclusively for making dry floral-grassy white wines and a little sweet dessert wine.
Appellations: Popular county appellations for Sauvignon Blanc include Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley.
Synonyms: Confusingly, Sauvignon Blanc is also known as Fume Blanc in California, Feigentraube in Germany and Muskat Sylvaner in Austria.
Other Whites
Chardonnay is the 800-pound gorilla of white wine – it goes anywhere and does anything it wants, while Sauvignon Blanc is its less dominant traveling companion. Good news, though, for the curious -- there are other white grapes of interest grown in Sonoma County.
Pinot Blanc is the less known cousin to Chardonnay. Subtle and not too assertive, Pinot Blanc has just enough body to marry nicely with a little oak seasoning; thus, it is often made like Chardonnay and mistaken for Chardonnay. Sonoma-grown Pinot Blanc has a rounded creamy texture, with a touch of spice.
Pinot Gris, also known by its Italian name, Pinot Grigio, is fast becoming a white grape of interest and excitement in Sonoma County. Firmly established as one of the most pleasing aromatic whites, Pinot Gris offers the wine adventurer juicy, lightly honeyed fruit flavors of ginger and tropical fruit. Mostly tank fermented to retain its freshness, Pinot Gris is a versatile white wine, great as an aperitif, but also ideal with light foods.
Fruitier, with aromas and flavors reminiscent of fresh peaches and honeysuckle, Sonoma County Viognier strikes a perfect balance between dry oak-seasoned Chardonnay and aromatic whites like Riesling and Pinot Gris. Viognier, the primary white grape of France's Northern Rhone Valley, has earned respect among American drinkers for its lush flavors, ample fruit, and great balance.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Although there have been many fanciful theories of the origin of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, modern fingerprinting indicates that it is a chance crossing of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. No matter, because as Sonoma County's second most planted wine grape, Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in places such as Alexander Valley, Sonoma Valley, and Sonoma Mountain.
Varietal Description: A highly adaptable variety, Cabernet Sauvignon has shiny dark green leaves that take on a red hue at harvest. Clusters are small and conical with small black thick-skinned berries.
County Acreage: an estimated 12,600 acres.
Synonyms: In Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon is also known as Vidure, while in St. Emilion it is often called Bouchet. In Spain the variety is sometimes known as Burdeos Tinto, while in Russia, the colloquial name of Cabernet Sauvignon draws on one the Medoc's famed chateau, Lafite.
Although most experts agree that Merlot is native to Bordeaux, there is disagreement regarding its parentage. One theory has it deriving from Cabernet Franc, while another opinion claims the grape was named for the blackbird, or merle, which loves to eat the sweet grape. Regardless, Merlot is a popular red grape in Sonoma County for its up-front fruitiness and smooth flavors.
Varietal Description: The Merlot has dark green leaves with well-defined lobes. The grape clusters, sometimes winged, are dense with medium blue-black grapes.
County Acreage: Merlot accounts for 7,500 acres of Sonoma County grapes.
Uses: Merlot is used exclusively for the making of still red wines and as a blending component in Bordeaux-style red blends.
Wineries: Popular county appellations for Merlot include Bennett Valley and Sonoma Valley.
Synonyms: Local dialect term in Bordeaux for Merlot is Petit Merle, while curiously in some areas the variety is also called Semilhoun Rouge.
Pinot Noir
One of the oldest cultivated grapes, Pinot Noir is thought to have taken root 2,000 years ago in the Burgundy region of France, establishing the noble pinot as the ancestor of no fewer than 16 modern grapes.
Varietal Description: Pinot Noir sports a three-lobed leaf with yellow-red color. The clusters are small, sometimes with wings and the small blue-black berries are closely clustered.
County Acreage: Pinot Noir acreage, presently at 11,000 acres reflects the growing popularity of the soft and silky red wine.
Uses: Pinot Noir is used mainly for the production of still dry red wines and sparkling wines.
Wineries: Deep black-cherry flavored pinots are most often seen from the Russian River Valley, while less dense and spicier ones are more common from Carneros. Pinots from the Sonoma Coast generally strike a balance between the two.
Synonyms: Throughout Europe, Pinot Noir takes on many names including Plant Dore in Champagne, Gros Noiren in the Jura, Klevner in Switzerland and Blauer Burgunder and Spatburgunder in Germany.
There are many romantic stories about the origin of Syrah; it originated in ancient Persia and was named for one of its cities, Shiraz.
The most current origin-story has Syrah related to the red Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche, or that the Syrah originated in the Northern Rhone. Sonoma County's range of different micro-climates makes it an ideal spot for a versatile and adaptable grape like Syrah.
Varietal Description: The five-lobe green leaves take on a red edge at harvest, while the cylindrical clusters, sometimes winged, are compact with small blue-black berries.
County Acreage: Syrah accounts for 1,820 acres in Sonoma County.
Uses: Syrah is used almost exclusively for making dry red wines.
Appellations: Syrah grows well in both the cooler and warmer climates of Sonoma County, including Sonoma Coast, Russian River, Alexander Valley, and Dry Creek Valley.
Synonyms: In addition to the different spellings in France, such as Syra and Sirah, Syrah is also known as Shiraz in Australia.
Although it is now determined, thanks to DNA testing, that Zinfandel is identical to the Croatian grape Crljenak Kastelanski, the popular California grape has a strong Austrian connection. The first Zinfandel vines showed up in a Long Island nursery, brought there from Vienna; and the name Zinfandel is likely confused with the Austrian vine Zierfandler.
Varietal Description: Zinfandel leaves are shiny green with well-defined lobes. The medium-large blue-black berries are tightly grouped in a cylindrical bunch.
County Acreage: County wide there are approximately 6,000 acres of Zinfandel.
Uses: Zinfandel is used mainly for making still red and pink wines and as base material for port-style wines.
Appellations: Bright berry-rich, slightly jammy Zinfandels can be found from the Dry Creek Valley, while those with greater density are coming from Rockpile.
Synonyms: Outside California, Zinfandel has been identified as Primitivo in Italy.
Other Reds
If it's true that wine's first duty is to be red, then Sonoma County is a dutiful supplier of leading reds such as Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Zinfandel and Russian River Pinot Noir. But that's only part of the Sonoma red wine story.
Sharing some of the spotlight with Cabernet Sauvignon is Cabernet Franc, a grape that serves double duty as a reliable component in Bordeaux-style blends and as a stand-alone varietal with its own personality and flavor of ripe blueberry and licorice. Where ever you find Cabernet Sauvignon planted in Sonoma County you're likely to find Cabernet Franc.
Sangiovese, like Pinot Noir, has a reputation for being a difficult grape for the grower and the winemaker. Of Italian origin, Sangiovese produces wines of different weight and complexity according to where it is grown. Sonoma County Sangiovese, such as the small amount in the Alexander Valley, hints of a juicy blend of savory herbs and ripe raspberries, supported by bracing acidity.
Petite Sirah, fondly known as "Pet," is a long-time resident of Sonoma County. Dense and concentrated, Petite Sirah offers ripe berry fruit on a muscular framework of tannins and acidity. Petite Sirah has been a stalwart part of Sonoma County viticulture for decades, both as a blending partner and a varietal in its own right. The recent rising interest in Syrah, a distant cousin of Petite Sirah, encourages a resurgence of "Pet" in Sonoma County, especially among the hillside vineyards of the Russian River.


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I originally wrote this piece for Lollapalooza.com as a part of their Artist Discovery series. The Afghan Whigs are playing Lolla this weekend in Chicago, if you are going, you cannot miss their set.
I call Cincinnati home. And because of that, for years I've been a champion of all things Ohio music. There are so many amazing bands that have come from our state, and plenty from right here in Cincinnati. In recent years, bands like Bad Veins, Pomegranates, and Walk The Moon have risen from the Queen City to the ears of a wider audience, but if those artists are being honest, they were all influenced by The Afghan Whigs.
Back in the late 1980's, Cincinnati wasn't exactly a rock and roll hotbed. Sure, bands would come through our town from time to time and there were some excellent local acts doing their thing as well, but there really wasn't anyone who you could brag about when you went out of town.
That's why when The Afghan Whigs released Big Top Halloween in 1988 and caught the ears of the up and coming indie label Sub Pop Records, things started to change. The then trio became the first non-Northwestern U.S. band to record for Sub Pop a couple years later when they released Up In It and suddenly, people wanted to know more about Cincinnati. A few years later, The Whigs signed with Elektra and went from indie up and comers to MTV regulars. It's really difficult to put into words what these guys did for our city and our place on the map when it came to music.
That's why it was a pretty big deal when at the end of last year, more than a decade after they announced their split, The Afghan Whigs announced they were reuniting, making many Christmas dreams come true. With original members, Greg Dulli, Rick McCollum, and John Curley on board, and the additions of Dave Rosser on guitar and Cully Symington on drums, the band would be playing limited shows in 2012, and Lollapalooza just happened to be one of them.
You would think the guys need some time to knock the rust off, but if the early shows are any indication, it's like riding a bike for our Cincinnati heroes. So if you are looking to re-discover a band from your past, or are hoping to discover an old gem you've only heard stories about, The Afghan Whigs are a must see for this year's Lollapalooza.
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On Wednesday July 30, 2014 the Harrah's/Harveys Summer Concert Series continues at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena with rock legends Journey, Steve Miller Band and up and coming rocker, (18 year old) Matthew Curry.
This show was very close to being sold out if it was not, this examiner only saw a few open seats in the entire venue not being used. Rock fans of all ages watched three brilliant sets from three great bands. The place was rockin' all night.
Journey is one of the most popular American rock bands of all time, creating some of the best-known songs in modern music. They have continued to tour and record into the 21st century, and have never stopped creating vital music. Since the group's formation in 1973, the band has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 Gold and Platinum albums. The band's Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times Platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders.
In 2011, Journey released an album of brand new material, Eclipse, featuring the line-up of Neal Schon (guitars, backing vocals), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Ross Valory (bass, backing vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Arnel Pineda (lead vocals).
As this examiner has said before, the addition of singer Pineda to the mix has brought new life to this band over the last several years and it really shows.
Journey rocked the stage a bit over 90 minutes, the set list goes something like this,
"Be Good To Yourself", "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)", "Any Way You Want It", "Only The Young", "The Star-Spangled Banner" (John Stafford Smith cover), "Stone In Love", "Mother, Father" (vocals by Castronovo), "Lights", "She's a Mystery", (Cain Piano Solo), "Open Arms", "Escape", "Ritual", "La Do Da", "Anytime", (Schon Guitar Solo), "Wheel In The Sky", "Faithfully", "Don't Stop Believin' " and one encore song, "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' " (Schon's son Miles joined the band onstage for this one).
Journey has proven time and again how good they are live and this show was no exception. The band put on an exceptional and very powerful performance with a stage set-up like no other this examiner has ever seen. Pineda's vocals were spot on, (Steven who). His stage presence was off-the-hook good as he was all over the place, he had everyone eating out of his hands the whole time. As for mega shredder Schon, well, what else can you say but "awesome". He is very good at what he does and you can see it in every song. The whole band rocked, so far this was the show of the Summer in this examiners opinion. Schon's son Miles who was headlining the after show party at the Cabo Wabo Catina inside Harveys joined the band onstage during the encore. Like his dad, he can shred on guitar.
Supporting act, (if you can call him that) was Steve "Guitar" Miller and his band.
Call him the Gangster of Love. Call him Maurice. You can even call him the The Joker (which turned 40 this year by the way) or Space Cowboy. Everybody knows that Steve Miller speaks the pompatus of love. Whatever you call him, Steve Miller is making the best music of his life and he is making lots of it. Steve Miller Band has been touring with Journey this Summer for the first time ever. The announcement of the 2014 touring season by the Steve Miller Band follows four of the most busy, productive years in the long, illustrious career of Steve Miller, an artist at the peak of his powers, in demand around the world.
Current members include, Steve Miller (lead guitar, lead vocals), Jacob Petersen (guitar, backing vocals), Kenny Lee Lewis (bass, backing vocals), Sonny Charles (backing vocals), Joseph Wooten (keyboard, backing vocals) and Gordy Knudtson (drums, backing vocals).
Millers set lasted around an hour and 10 minutes and went like this, (from the set list on the sound board)
"Jungle Love", "Take The Money And Run", "Abracadabra", "Sugar Baby", "Space Cowboy", "Serenade", "The Stake", "Oh Poo Pah Do", "Stranger Blues" (Matthew Curry joined the band on stage), "Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma", "Dance, Dance, Dance", "Wild Mountain Honey/Wintertime", "The Joker", "Swingtown", "Rockn' Me", "Jet Airliner" and two encore songs, "Space Intro" and "Fly Like An Eagle".
The only problem this examiner has with the Steve Miller Band is the photo restrictions they give the photographers. We can only shoot the last three songs of the set, which is the norm, but it's usually the first three songs. The problem lies from where we can shoot, we had to shoot from the soundboard which is 33 rows back plus a ten foot wide isle from the stage. Unless you have a $10,000+ 500mm or bigger lens (which the house photographer had) you're really limited as what you can do. Mr. Miller please change your photo policy, you still look great on stage. Well at least we got to shoot, I guess that's a good thing.
With that said, Miller put on a spectacular show. The band had the entire venue on their feet for most of their set singing and dancing in the isles. Miller still has what it takes to rock the house, which he did. During his set he invited Matthew Curry (the show opener) out on stage to jam on "Stranger Blues" where he played lead with Miller. The kid can really play. Miller really likes talking with the audience during his set, which always makes for a good show in my opinion.
The show started off with up and coming guitarist Matthew Curry, unfortunately this examiner missed most of his set getting all my credentials in order. According to Steve Miller, he "killed it".
Current members are, Matthew Curry (lead guitar, vocals), Tim Kramp (drums), Tim Brickner (bass, backing vocals) and Mike Nellas (keyboard, backing vocals).
This was a great show, if you have the chance to see any of the remaining shows that are scheduled of this tour, do it, you won't be disappointed.
A good time was had by all.
To see all the photos from Journey at this show, (click here) and the Steve Miller Band (click here).
With the Summer Concert Series in full swing at Harrah's/Harveys, there are still plenty of great shows to come, to see what's next (click here). The Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena is one of the premier venues for the Reno/Sparks/Tahoe area, there's really not a bad seat in the house and all the people that work there are very friendly and helpful with everything.
As with all this examiners reviews and feature stories, "The Photos Are What It's All About", so check out the photo slideshow and enjoy the show.
All photos by JOHN TUCKNESS
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There are moments in our lives that are so stacked with significance they are never forgotten; that one Christmas or Birthday, graduations, first dates, tragedies, the first time you walk into Disneyland, that sort of moment. For Geeks there are significant moments in pop culture that grip us and never let go. Moments we hold up to all other moments and dare them to meet or exceed their expectations. We know those moments intimately, that first showing of Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Alien, Blade Runner, and others. There are the huge disappointments too, Episodes One through Three, Temple of Doom (not as bad as remembered) all Alien movies after Aliens, Cowboys and Aliens, and many others we don't need to dredge up.
Then there are those unexpected special moments that exceeded expectations when all logic suggests it should not have. Today we are reminded that one of those moments has reached a milestone, 30 Years.
Remember going to see The Last Starfighter in 1984 with some friends? You had no idea if it would be good or bad or so-so but were happy to see a cool space movie. Honestly the movie should have tanked. The effects were an early attempt at using straight CGI rather than the current (at that time) form of motion control and compositing made famous by ILM. They weren't terribly good but they weren't terrible either. Sure, if you watch now it doesn't hold a candle to most movies but that isn't the point of this movie. A magical combination of story and charm makes this movie work, even now.
Walk into any event with folks aged between 40 and 55 and begin the lines "Greetings Starfighter. . . ." and without failure, someone, or several someones, will fill in the rest ". . .you have been recruited by the Star League to defend the Frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada." It never fails. The moment lingers.


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TC TO MARGARET A. CARLYLE ; 24 February 1843; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18430224-TC-MAC-01; CL 16: 60-61
Chelsea, Friday [24? February 1843]
My dear Mother,
Take another brief word from me, rather than none at all! I am driving along my poor Book, and in a terrible pucker and puzzle, every minute of my time occupied:—but I ought to be busier than I ever yet was, if I could not send my dear good Mother a syllable of salutation now and then! In few weeks I shall be more at leisure, and be able to write as before.
We have got very nasty weather since February came in; plashy sleets, cold east-winds, reek and mud: I do not care much for all that; but it is somewhat hard on Jane;—who however still keeps her feet, and even goes out when the Sun by chance shews himself. Ellen our servant has got a cold in these days; and cannot even be kept lying in her bed: she is a very distracted kind of creature, under any pain or pressure of the nerves, and runs about almost as a poor burnt whelp might do,—entirely astonished at the state it finds itself in! To add somewhat to the perplexity we have a vister in these weeks; a Miss Jewsbury from Manchester, a great friend of Jane's and mine, whom Jane had invited lately to come and pass a three weeks with her. But she is a good lively young woman, and perhaps rather likes messing about in the kitchen on such an occasion: we do not in the least put ourselves about for her. Jane has, today, got in a good handy little girl of the neighbourhood, who is used to the house: all will get on pretty well now. I proposed to her: "Cannot you put Ellen into bed, and turn the key upon her?"———
I am myself in fully the average state of health; often in rather good spirits about getting forward with my Book! I walk considerably, and do not overwork myself. Jack Ritchie's maxim is decidedly good: "The slower thou ridest, the sooner thoul't get to thy journey's end!"1——— This Book will probably be of some use: it "gives up" a good many classes of men and things, "their fit,"2 as you say in Annandale; tells them what measure they are of,—which they are terribly ignorant of, at times. At any rate, it will as usual be a great relief to me to get rid of it; to say, "There, that is what I had to do with the business: and now—what you have to do, let us see that!"——— Peel will not change the Corn-Laws this year: but next year both he, it is likely, and they, and much along with them, will go! He has certainly no very blessed place of it at present.3
If Alick can get me another quarter of a stone of that Tobacco without much trouble, tell him he may do so. The present stock is done; and I am thrown on London again. I have found a rather better kind than usual, and can do, however.
Jack is well; I had Jenny's Letter, and Jack sent me the one he got about the same time. I will write to her by and by. I will write to Jamie,—to everybody, so soon as I am "my own man" again! To Jean I am indebted a Letter too: be patient with me!
Dear Mother, keep out of the bitter weather. Take care of yourself for my sake. Blessings on you, on one and all of you. My sympathies and regards to poor Isabella. And so adieu dear Mother!——— Your affectionate T. Carlyle


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HAU-N.E.T. offers an alternative to existing subscription models in publishing. It is based on the contention that the best way to support an open access, non-profit initiative in anthropology is to bypass the logic and institutions of the contemporary publication regime through the establishment of a network of collaborating centers that champion and further an open access publishing press and its prospects.
In the same way as the HAU takes advantage of the opportunity to bring about changes in academic publishing through its engagement with the digital revolution, HAU-N.E.T seeks to build on ever growing advances in communications technology to help shift how we think about anthropology, how we conduct it, and how we may continue to shape it as a discipline of global exchange.
HAU-N.E.T. marks a break from institutional models of affiliation, existing as a shared enterprise with nodes distributed across universities, libraries, and research institutions in several different countries. These nodes participate in the development of HAU through their editorial advice, their suggestions for reprints and translations, and their hosting and organizing of workshops, seminars, and other initiatives. Each node of HAU-N.E.T. selects a local representative to sit on HAU's External Adivsory Board who then liaises between the local network and HAU's Editorial Team.
Proposed HAU-N.E.T. events include academic conferences and workshops based on themes in ethnographic theory, masterclasses and guest lectures, discussion groups and work-in-progress seminars. Visiting fellowships between member institutions are planned, and the support of member institutions will be sought in applications made for international collaboration grants to fund these and other network activities.
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- University of Manchester (UK) - Department of Social Anthropology
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- Max-Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity at Göttingen (Library) (DE)
- Museu Nacional - UFRJ (BR) - Department of Anthropology
- Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (NO)
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (CL) - Department of Anthropology
- Princeton University (US) – Department of Anthropology
- University of Queensland (AU) – Department of Anthropology
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Last September, the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition issued it's 'Double Check, Don't Double Up' campaign (read about it here) to bring awareness and to remind people of the importance of double checking the medicines that they're taking to ensure that they are not taking too much acetaminophen. Since 2011, the FDA has been asking manufacturers to limit or reduce the amount of acetaminophen found in prescription drugs to not exceed 325 mg and they had until January 2014 to do so. Even so, acetaminophen overdose is one of the most common forms of drug poisoning.
Without realizing it you may be taking more than the recommended dosage. Pain medications like Percocet, Vicodin and Norco all contain acetaminophen. Actually over 600 OTC and Rx drugs contain acetaminophen. When taken in addition to Tylenol you're running the risk of drug poisoning. Too much acetaminophen can not only cause liver damage but can also cause blisters, rashes, reddening of the skin, nausea, vomiting, increased sweating, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain and extreme tiredness.
That's why it's so important to take pain medications responsibility. Regardless of whether your taking pain relievers to combat knee pain, dental pain, or a headache it's important not to exceed the daily recommended acetaminophen dosage every time. Always follow carefully the acetaminophen dosage guidelines on the back of the medicine bottle. If you're taking a prescription pain medication and are also taking Tylenol make sure that you read the label closely and also consult with your doctor or physician to be sure that you can take both together to avoid any serious side effects. Remember that you're only supposed to take one pill containing acetaminophen at a time.
To learn more about dosage and pain relief, Tylenol has a short informational video about dosing and how to use Tylenol and other acetaminophen related products effectively and responsibly. The video can be seen attached or you can visit the Tylenol Official YouTube page by clicking here to view the video. For more information about your medication and if it contains acetaminophen visit the Get Relief Responsibly website bought to you by the makers of Tylenol.


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CYBERSPACE—Reacting to recent comments by rock star businessman Gene Simmons blasting people who illegally download copyrighted music, the pirate-promoting and porn loving group Anonymous has gone on the offensive by targeting two official websites of the KISS bassist and star of the A&E reality show, Gene Simmons Family Jewels. As of Monday afternoon, GeneSimmons.com and SimmonsRecords.com were inaccessible, redirecting to a landing page.
The brouhaha began during a webcast last Tuesday from the MIPCOM Convention in France, where Simmons appeared with A&E President Bob DeBitetto to talk about building strong entertainment brands. During a wide-ranging discussion that revealed the calculated strategy behind the making and rise of KISS, Simmons launched in a tirade about illegal downloading of music.
"Make sure your brand is protected. Make sure there are no incursions. Be litigious. Sue everybody. Take their homes, their cars. Don't let anybody cross that line," he said. "The music industry was asleep at the wheel, and didn't have the balls to sue every fresh-faced, freckle-faced college kid who downloaded material. And so now we're left with hundreds of thousands of people without jobs. There's no industry."
Fighting words, to be sure, especially if the idea of paying for—well, anything—makes your brain explode, as it does the anonymous purveyors of Anonymous. Fresh off their attacks on ACS:Law, the notorious law firm that has aggressively targeted end users, Anonymous rallied the troops.
"Mr. Simmons shares the same ideology as ACS:Law and many of our other targets," read a call-to-action. "Thusly his website has been targeted."
Informed of the plan to target his sites, Simmons posted a comment in reaction on his site:
Some of you may have heard a few popcorn farts re: our sites being threatened by hackers.
Our legal team and the FBI have been on the case and we have found a few, shall we say "adventurous" young people, who feel they are above the law.
And, as stated in my MIPCOM speech, we will sue their pants off.
First, they will be punished.
Second, they might find their little butts in jail, right next to someone who's been there for years and is looking for a new girl friend.
We will soon be printing their names and pictures.
We will find you.
You cannot hide.
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Miami Marlins: Kearns expected to come off DL this week; Defensive praise for Ramirez
Sidelined outfielder Austin Kearns (right hamstring) has begun a rehab assignment. Manager Ozzie Guillen expects him back on Thursday, when he's eligible to come off the disabled list…
Guillen praised Hanley Ramirez for his transition to third, saying he is playing to David Wright's caliber.
"Hanley is 100 percent better than what I thought," Guillen said. "I thought it was going to be a very slow process, a very tough process, but so far it's been great. He's done everything we asked him to do. Not that many mistakes. I though there were going to be more mistakes mentally…like wrong spot, throwing the ball to the wrong base. Be on the wrong spot on a particular play, but he's been great doing that."


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This Fourth of July weekend, I had the pleasure of sitting down to speak with Rooster Teeth's Miles Luna at RTX 2014 (see video above).
Originally starting at the company as a production intern, Miles has quickly cemented his place in the hearts of many Rooster Teeth fans. In addition to writing and directing seasons 11 and 12 of the long-running series Red vs. Blue, Miles co-writes Rooster Teeth's latest hit, RWBY, with fellow staff member Kerry Shawcross.
"It's really overwhelming and scary," Miles said when asked about the rapid success of RWBY. "It's insane how much it's ramped up in such a short amount of time, and I hope we can only get better."
What is RTX?
Starting as a comparatively small gathering of fans in 2011, RTX was originally intended as a celebration of Rooster Teeth and their dedicated community. Although the event has certainly retained this, it has seen some remarkable growth in just a few short years.
In 2011, the event has about 500 members of the RT community in attendance. The event has quickly blown up with over 30,000 fans packed into the large Austin Convention Center in 2014. Likewise, the event itself has expanded, with exhibitors from various gaming and internet-related companies joining in on the fun. Rooster Teeth now describes the event as "a convention hosted by Rooster Teeth, where we celebrate internet culture and gaming."
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by Rob Moseley
Editor, GoDucks.com
The Ducks held a single practice this afternoon, between double days Monday and Wednesday.
Venue: Outdoor practice fields
Format: Full pads
Situations: Offense and defense did some red-zone and third-down work, while in the kicking game the Ducks did everything but punt.
Highlights: More than anything else that happened this afternoon, it was good to see running backs coach Gary Campbell back out on the practice field. The long-time UO assistant lost his son, Bryan, late last week, and returned to the team today after spending the last few days with family.
"Mark (Helfrich) and I talked, and I told him I really felt like I needed to be here," Campbell said after practice. "He said, 'You know, we want you here, but we want you to do what you've got to do with your family.' He said, 'Do what feels right.'"
During Campbell's absence, graduate assistant coach Nate Costa helped organize running back drills at times. Junior Ayele Forde said the Ducks had their position coach in mind throughout his absence.
"It was hard thinking about the fact he lost someone," Forde said. "We just wanted to keep working, for him, to show him we were thinking of him and keeping his coaching in mind."
Among the business Campbell attended to during his absence was helping organize a celebration of life for his son, to be held this Saturday.
"Once I thought we had that kind of under control, I felt like I had to get back here and get to work," Campbell said. "And kind of get back to some normalcy, I guess you could say. Get back to doing what I love to do, and get away from the misery a little bit."
The family has requested that anyone interested in remembering Bryan Campbell's life consider a donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Checks can be made payable to MDA, and mailed to:
MDA — Bryan's Fund
1500 Valley River Drive Suite 300
Eugene, OR 97401
Most entertaining period: An 11-on-11 period to close the day, with the offense having the opportunity to drive the field. During the first possession, Marcus Mariota and De'Anthony Thomas put on an absolute show, seeming to trade big plays back and forth. The drill did end short of the end zone, however, and Matt Wogan made a 34-yard field goal. In his other two chances to direct drives, Mariota had one possession end on a pass broken up in the end zone by Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, then completed a touchdown pass to Daryle Hawkins on literally the last play of the day.
Other observations: I'm starting to consider Ekpre-Olomu in the same category as Mariota and Thomas, guys who just command your attention every time they take a rep, no matter the drill. Three very special players. … Alejandro Maldonado made a field goal during the red-zone drill, and there were touchdowns by Hawkins, on a pass from Mariota, and by DAT. Ricky Havili-Heimuli blocked an extra point during that period, and Wogan missed a field goal due to what looked like a low snap. … Mariota ripped off a set of four straight completions during seven-on-seven, to Keanon Lowe on a deep ball, Hawkins, Bralon Addison and Chance Allen. … Offensive tackle Jake Fisher and defensive lineman Arik Armstead were standouts during pass-rush drills. …
What looked like the first-team kickoff and kickoff return units took some reps. Issac Dixon, Christian French and Ben Butterfield were on both … During kickoff return drills, two of the hardest workers on the scout kickoff team were Eric Dungy and Terrance Mitchell. … One subtle sign of maturity from backup quarterbacks Jake Rodrigues and Jeff Lockie is that each seems comfortable throwing a ball away when necessary, rather than forcing it down the field. … Worst throw of the day goes to your truly, who retrieved a ball that ended up on the sideline and had to throw it back to midfield. The trajectory could best be described as wobbly, and the arm strength could best be described as reached-its-target-on-a-hop.
Up next: The Ducks will hold their final two-a-day session of this preseason Wednesday.
Oregon Football Practice Report — Aug. 20
Courtesy: GoDucks.com
Release Date: 08/20/2013
Mark Helfrich post Tuesday PracticePLAY VIDEO
- Marcus Mariota post Tuesday Practice
- Troy Hill post Tuesday Practice
- Everett Benyard ii post Tuesday Practice
- De'Anthony Thomas post Tuesday Practice
- Four Incoming Freshmen Named to PGF All-America Game
- Seven Named Pac-12 All-Academic
- Hawkins Named Pac-12 Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- Trio Earn All-America Honors
- Season Ends In Super Regionals
- Cheserek Named Bowerman Finalist
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For the past several years, students enrolled in Student Success classes at Phillips College taught by Deborah Gentry and Shawndus Gregory have donated items for the Humane Society of the Delta as part of their community service requirement. The students have contributed dog food, cat food, bleach, garbage bags, dog beds and other needed items. PCCUA student Jackson Gregory is pictured preparing to deliver this year's donations.
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Hair extensions are a quick and easy way to make short hair longer and thin hair thicker. But luxurious hair comes at a price - a high one, sometimes up to $1500. A new hair extension salon is making pricey and inaccessible extensions a thing of the past. Australian hair extension purveyor Original Diva, has opened a salon at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. The new salon is the first U.S. location for the company and offers guests a one stop shop for both clip-in and permanent hair extensions.
Original Diva manufacturers their own line of human hair, keeping the cost down and the quality high. The salon has two basic types of hair extensions, clip-in and permanent. Clip-ins include full head designs, ponytails, bangs and highlight pieces. Full head clip-ins start at $199.95 and $350 for permanent extensions. Original Diva permanent extensions are the first of its kind in the U.S.. Individual pieces are essentially taped into your hair (no beads or glue) to add body to thin hair or create and full head of long hair. One set of filler costs around $100 and inlcudes pieces inserted and trimmed to match your existing style by a licensed cosmetologist. The affordable extensions are comfortable and last about 3 months. When you want to remove them, use baby oil to loosen the adhesive. The permanent extensions can be used in all hair, including African American hair. Styling and trimming is also available for the clip-in extensions.
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A collection from 2011 of beautiful landscape, nature and abstract shots by John Pedersen
A native Oregonian, John is located in Portland Oregon, which is centrally located to the many beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest. The Columbia River Gorge and it's many waterfalls, the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline, the lush Willamette Valley, to the snow capped Cascade Mountains, the Pacific Northwest offers limitless photographic opportunities. John frequently travels outside the Northwest for his photography as well, covering many areas along the West Coast, the Southwest, as well as overseas locations.
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Van Alen Institute and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) have released the key strategies developed through Future Ground, a competition to generate design and policy strategies for vacant land reuse.
Over the course of six months in 2015, the three winning multidisciplinary design teams – NOLEX, PaD, and STOSS – tackled fundamental questions not only about vacant land, but also about creating more equitable cities: How can we build unconventional partnerships to improve quality of life in underserved communities?
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Last week, Zoom North America announced the release of three new products to improve the audio and video capture capabilities of your Mac and iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
The Zoom iQ5 Stereo Microphone is a Lightning-compatible microphone for iOS, the Zoom Q4 Handy Video Recorder provides high def audio and video, and the Zoom TAC-2 Thunderbolt Interface brings blazing speed and ultra-low latency for the ultimate in high-resolution audio.
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The iQ5 attaches to the iOS device Lightning connector and provides two microphone elements in a mid-side configuration. Mid-side (MS) recording is an advanced technique that allows the capture of crystal clear stereo audio which is fully mono compatible. Affordable yet loaded with advanced features, the iQ5 can be used in either portrait or landscape mode, with a unique rotating mechanism that ensures correct left-right stereo orientation. It offers 16-bit/44.1kHz recording and provides an analog-type Mic Gain wheel for precision adjustment of input level, along with three Auto Gain presets, built-in limiting, an automatic recording function, and a dedicated headphone jack.
The Zoom iQ5 Stereo Microphone costs $99.99, and works with any iPhone 5 (or later), iPod Touch (5th gen or later), iPad 4th gen or later), or iPad mini running iOS 6 or newer.
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The Q4 records directly to SDXC cards up to 128GB, in a variety of HD, WVGA, AAC and WAV file formats, up to 1080p/30fps video and 24-bit/96k audio. It offers a wealth of advanced features such as a detachable full-color LCD and a built-in speaker for instant monitoring, as well as a stereo mic/line-level input and line-level/headphone output with dedicated volume control. A built-in 120° X/Y microphone ensures stunning stereo with wide coverage and crystal clarity, and a three-position Mic Gain switch with Auto-Gain control and Peak LED help prevent signal overload. The Q4 is compatible with three prong action camera mounts and comes with a supplied tripod mount, hairy windscreen and low cut filter, allowing use both indoors and outdoors. An optional mic stand mount and guitar clamp adds the ability to shoot video from unusual angles such as a band's live perspective onstage.
It's also worth nothing that the Zoom Q4 Handy Video Recorder features a USB port that enables live streaming to DAWs, iMovie, Final Cut Pro or the included HandyShare software. It's available now for $299.99.
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The lightweight and portable TAC-2 has a simple user interface, with a single large rotary knob controlling all parameters. Two combo XLR/TRS input jacks allow the connection of mic- and line-level signals, and a handy front panel 1/4″ high impedance input is provided for the direct connection of instruments such as electric guitar and bass. 7-position LED metering is provided for input, output and headphone volume, and +48V phantom power can be applied to each input. Monitoring is available via dual balanced TRS outputs and a dedicated 1/4″ stereo headphone jack. The TAC-2 utilizes high-performance Burr Brown mic preamps and offers up to +60dB of amplification. It is compatible with all Thunderbolt-equipped Macintosh computers running OS X 10.6.8 or later.
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Coming into NFL camp, New Orleans Saints second-year defensive end Glenn Foster seemed a lock for a spot on the 53-man roster.
He could still be in their plans but if you look at how playing time has been distributed with the first and second team defenses this preseason it seems that free agent defensive lineman Brandon Deaderick's stock is on the rise. That could mean if there is a decision to make, Deaderick could be in and Foster could the odd man out.
Deaderick, who took some first team defensive snaps against Indianapolis on Saturday, does have some position flexibility as either a defensive end or nose tackle which makes him valuable as a depth guy.
Both Tyrunn Walker and Foster seem to be young defensive end prospects the Saints are excited about, but if the team decides to go with three quarterbacks and maybe six receivers on the active roster that may mean making a difficult decison.
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Release Date: 2008-10-24 (Limited)
Genre: Drama,
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Duration: 1hr 34min
After a plane crash, a young therapist, Claire, is assigned by her mentor to counsel the flight's five survivors. When they share their recollections of the incident--which some say include an explosion that the airline claims never happened--Claire is intrigued by Eric, the most secretive of the passengers. Just as Claire's professional relationship with Eric--despite her better judgment--blossoms into a romance, the survivors begin to disappear mysteriously, one by one. Claire suspects that Eric may hold all the answers and becomes determined to uncover the truth, no matter the consequences.
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Springfest is an all-day celebration that includes great food, music, fun games and novelties.
Springfest provides a day filled with fun, laughter, and relaxation for UAB students, faculty and staff. Students on the committee help plan and promote the event.
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June 5, 2004
The Stanford lightweight women's eight finished its 2004 season with a second place finish in the petite final for an 8th place overall in the event. The 2004 Cardinal lightweights captured the 2004 Pacific Coast Rowing Championship three weeks prior the the IRA. After just missing the qualifying spot in Saturday's repechage the Cardinal came out strong in the petite final and finished less than two seconds off of petite final winner Purdue.
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Back to school shopping. Ugh. As I walk through Target and see the many character-themed backpacks trying into leap in my shopping cart, I remember why I must make this journey alone. Back-to-school shopping is no place for kids. Alluring as my sons might find these school bags, they will never come home with us.
I insist on purchasing high quality backpacks only. Lands' End, Eastpak, L.L. Bean, JanSport, REI, I'm looking at you.
Buying a sturdy back pack means two important things.
- It will last longer. Duh.
- But if it doesn't, it will be repaired or replaced for the lifetime of the backpack. As in, never buy another backpack again!!
So the $30 to $50 you spend on a good strong pack will more than make up for the annual purchase of a $20 crappy-zipper, break-before-the-year-is-out school bag. Though my cheap gene shudders at paying nearly $50 for a kid's backpack, I know it will withstand many years worth of aggressive treatment.
My kids are going into fifth and third grades this year and their backpacks are not being replaced since KINDERGARTEN. That's it. That's all I wanted to tell you.
Sounds too boring? If your child still wants to personalize, there are many ways to make a plain pack seem more
childish childlike: glowing zipper jewelry, mini-me felt patches, labels and stickers, dogtags, printable star wars tags (free from Amy Locurto), or all of the above.
Here are a few picks of high-quality backpacks (that I hope do not fall victim to the blogging curse of breaking because I said nice things about them).
JanSport packs available on Amazon in different sizes and a gajillion colors. The Classic SuperBreak is good for your grade schooler, while I'd suggest a Half Pint for your preschooler. This bigger size ranges from about $20 to $40 depending on which color combo you choose. So many colors!!
I might put you in a Big Student Classic Pack if you're 5th grade or higher. Classic SuperBreak, prices vary ($20+)
If you have a top notch bag with a broken zipper floating around your house from childhood, you should see if the good folks will fix it for you. My now-husband had his old high school backpack shipped off to "camp" for zipper repair and now it's good as new. More than 20 years later!
Lands' End Backpacks. I bought Milo the Featherlight model (because it sounded like it wouldn't be too heavy) for kindergarten. It is going strong for a fourth year. Truthfully, it is showing some slight wear along the bottom where he drags it along the sidewalk and jumps on it. The Featherlight pack is $44 to $54 depending on colors, patterns, monograms. Machine washable. Look for a sale, you might find one.
Amazon sells this cute little North Face Sprout with a smaller capacity for smaller preschool-sized torsos. Colors vary, sells for about $38.
LL Bean Packs. In a similar class is the LL Bean Deluxe backpack. It might also be the only backpack you ever need to buy. Some flavor styles are on sale for about $25 but it usually runs about $40. Jump into the world of quality packs from LL Bean here. Every year there are fresh fabrics to choose from. I was taken by this totally old-school lumberjack motif.
REI Backpacks.
Holden picked a big school backpack for 2nd grade and beyond because he liked all the extra pouches. After three years, it still looks nearly new. It will be making another appearance in 5th grade with a few extra key chains and patches. Despite the fun colors and patterns, the big school backpack seems to have been discontinued, which is total bullshit (I'm keeping the link in case it returns). Faced with today's overpriced options at REI ($149?! F that!), I would probably steer you toward REI-outlet.com for some close-out deals or back to my friends above.
Holden used his Tarn for first grade with great success; it easily fit his folder and lunchbox. The only problem was that the whistle fell off (I suspect user error), and this is where I reaffirmed my very strong opinions. REI attempted to repair this backpack free of charge. When they couldn't, they offered to return or exchange it. That's what I'm talking about. Thank you!!
Going rogue?
Some of you cannot be convinced by my strong opinions. I implore you to test the hell out of the zippers when you choose a backpack and here's how:
- Pretend you're drunk — or actually get drunk — and zip and unzip until you lose count.
- Put your stuff in the bag and then walk around with it half-zipped to see if the zipper gives out the rest of the way or secures your load.
- Ask your BFF to wear the bag and then try to climb on his/her back. Claw at the zipper. I've been led to believe that's how backpacks get treated on the playground.
Whitney's nephew has this Star Wars-themed backpack from Hanna Andersson for third grade. I cannot vouch for their backpack skillz, but you know I am obsessed with their high-quality pajamas, so I implicitly trust Hanna's line of backpacks.
Note: This post was not sponsored, but some affiliate links appear. Mostly, I just thought you ought to know my very strong feelings before you lay out your own hard-earned money. You're welcome.


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Cosy Bedroom in Central Naples
Size25 m²
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- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
- Indoor fireplace
|Via San Biagio dei Librai, 80100 Naples, Italy
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Pretty pastel colours and a unique decor feature within this cosy bedroom which hosts a comfortable double bed and a seating area. Guests are free to use an equipped kitchen and a living room where they can relax with a book or movie.
Walk for 200 metres to Piazza San Gaetano Square and visit the complex of San Lorenzo Maggiore and the Basilica of San Paolo Maggiore. Piazza Bellini Square is a 3-minute walk away and has many bars and clubs. Fifteen minutes away on foot lies Piazza Plebiscito Square and the Royal Palace.
Famous pizzerias are located just metres from the property. Also nearby are small restaurants where guests can taste typical Neapolitan cuisine at reasonable prices.
No smoking.
Extra guests are not permitted.
Be respectful of the neighbours.
Keep noise to a minimum after 10:00 pm.
Airport transfers are available.
A tour guide is available.
Prepared meals are available.
Please note that the building does not have an elevator (and the apartment is located on the 3rd floor).
Bed linen and towels are provided.
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|£ 287
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THE place to stay!!
We had a wonderful time staying at Anna's place: central location, but still quiet at night, nicely furnished, clean room with air conditioning, comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, helpful advice from the hosts! There was only one little thing that wasn't perfect: The dishes in the kitchen weren't very clean. But it practically didn't matter in an otherwise perfect stay. Besides, in Napoli you shouldn't miss going out for dinner and having your morning caffè in one of the many bars in the area, so who cares about the dishes! ;)
Anna's home is comfortable. There was breakfast every morning, and there are two very comfortable bathrooms. The WiFi works fine (especially in the living room). It is absolutely impossible to find anywhere more centrally located. The only possible negative I can see (and it will only affect a small number of people) is that her flat is up three sizable stairs and may not be suitable for those short of breath or carrying heavy luggage.
Very nice and helpful, the room was clean and the other guests pretty nice. Is to be recommended.
The flat is really in the middle of the city and all the sightseeing. You can do your visit in Naples by feet.
If you are searching for appartment in the old city center this is this place:). Clean, comfortable. Landlady, Anna is very nice and helpfull persone! Have a nice stay at her appartment!
Super accueil, chambre confortable et propre! Anna nous donne des informations sur naples,c est agreable! Je vous le conseille!
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