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Without a doubt, the must-have gift for the serious baker, professional or aspiring pro-pastry chef on your holiday list is Francisco Migoya's Elements of Dessert. How can I say that with such confidence? Two reasons: 1) Having seen the way other accomplished pastry chefs interact with Francisco Migoya at different industry events over the last three years, such as StarChefs and Top 10 Pastry Chef Awards–Migoya is clearly someone they admire and respect. And 2) Because none other than Michael Laiskonis, Creative Director of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) and generally regarded as one of the top pastry chefs in the US told me
"Francisco Migoya is probaby the most important pastry chef in America right now"– high praise indeed!
Part pastry school textbook, part coffee table book, this is a monster 537 page volume that provides the "blueprints" for hundreds of different desserts in every dessert category. Aside from the recipes and guidelines for petite fours, pre-desserts, dessert buffets and cakes, the book also has many adventurous and fun plated dessert recipes, such as "Warm pandan leaf -infused caramelized cream, black sesame genoa bread, hibiscus glaze, popcorn shoot (all part of the same dessert).
The book truly covers all the bases. As the review on StarChefs, who recently named it one of the top books of 2012, notes:
"[the book] delves succinctly into the creaming method, the custard method, the time and place for a meringue, the proper approach to composed cheese courses…The starkly beautiful pictures of Migoya's modernist creations are, so to speak, the icing on the intricately composed cake"
As I mentioned, Migoya is frequently sought after for his advice on both the technical and aesthetic aspects of pastry. Joseph Baker, a well-known pastry chef and a Pastry and Baking instructor at Le Cordon Blue in Dallas TX, who is often consulted on advanced baking issues himself, said this about Migoya and his book
"He [Migoya] is actually the reason I now teach. He shares his creations and improves the overall landscape of food. Chef Migoya is a true pioneer in our industry and his book, The Elements of Dessert, is a perfect guide to contemporary pastry… any Migoya book is a must have."
One of his former students at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) echoed those sentiments:
"[Migoya] brings an intensity [to his work] that few of my other instructors could match in my time there. So much so that I was afraid of him for some time!" —Dessert Buzz
Even in a long career, it's never a bad idea to brush up on the basics, especially when it comes to pastry. The Elements of Dessert does just that, and no wonder. It's written by CIA Chef Instructor and International Chefs Congress Presenter Francisco Migoya, who delves succinctly into the creaming method, the custard method, the time and place for a meringue, the proper approach to composed cheese courses, and the various types of dough. Heck, it even has a short section on "the method for tasting food," in case you were doing it wrong (hint: you might have been, as Migoya offers a spreadsheet on flavor compatibility and "frontal versus background flavors"). But it also offers hundreds of brilliantly confounding and innovative recipes, from plated desserts to mignardises and entremets and even dessert buffets. The starkly beautiful pictures of Migoya's modernist creations are, so to speak, the icing on the intricately composed cake. by Nicholas Rummell —StarChefs
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IN THE ELEMENTS OF DESSERT, RENOWNED pastry chef Francisco Migoya and The Culinary Institute of America take you on a guided tour through the innovative flavors, ingredients, and techniques in the thrilling world of desserts. He explains the art of dessert through its most essential and fundamental elementssuch as mousses, doughs, and ganachesrevealing in each recipe how to incorporate these building blocks into inventive, unforgettable delicacies. He begins by covering the core concepts and techniques, including flavor breakdowns focused on combinations and compatibility; basic pastry methods; principles of dessert and menu composition; preparation methods for essentials such as custards, creams, and meringues; and chocolate making and tempering basics.
After exploring these essentials, Migoya delves into the desserts themselves, divided into distinct groups:
PRE-DESSERTS: Semi-sweet small dishessuch as Goat Cheese Bavarian Cream with Beet Jelly and Date Pound Cake Crumbsintended to bridge the gap between savory main courses and fully sweet desserts.
PLATED DESSERTS: Simple, modern, and elegantly plated recipes like Toasted Milk Panna Cotta Covered in Caramelized Milk Chocolate with a Crisp Croissant Crouton and Devil's Food Cake Soup.
DESSERT BUFFETS: A wide range of small items from which diners may choosewith an emphasis on dishes that will keep, as well as on visual impact and presentationsuch as Chocolate Blackout Cake with 64% Dark Chocolate Mousse, Luxardo Cherries, and Crème Fraîche.
PASSED AROUND DESSERTS: Small nibbles that are plattered and passed around the room, usually in easy-to-handle forms like lollipops or macarons.
Sections on cakes (Entremets) and petits fours (Mignardises) round out this collection of awe-inspiring desserts and highly sophisticated techniques. With Migoya's unique approach and clear guidance, combined with gorgeous and instructive photography, The Elements of Dessert offers a comprehensive education that will empower pastry students and working professionals alike to reach new heights in both flavor and presentation.See all Product Description
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Agreed….now all the Tigers need is a team that can compete with these fine schedules. And kudos to UCLA for going on the road once again…
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how horrible are they now sitting at 7 – 3 and probably going to be AAC champs with a 9 – 3 record ???
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Fritters not only are economical to make, they also are an excellent way to use leftovers. Chopped vegetables, meats or fruits can be stirred into the basic fritter batter, or the batter can be used to coat chunks of apples, pineapple rings or vegetables.
I found several interesting fritter recipes in my files. I love bananas, so a recipe I found in an old Chiquita Banana Recipe Book" made my mouth water. It reminded me of the fried banana pies my mother used to make.
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1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
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1/3 cup milk
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Mix together 1 cup flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine egg, milk and shortening. Add to dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
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Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs. Place on paper towels to drain. Allow to cool slightly.
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With her bulging biceps, perfectly applied mascara, and "don't mess with me" look, Rosie the Riveter—the girl next door who could build a tank and totally beat you up—was a cultural icon of World War II, encouraging women to take to the factories and help their country. In the fight against climate change, the Canary Project is looking for a similarly powerful image to motivate us to act in eco-conscious ways. The Green Patriot Posters project is commissioning posters from artists that address the small things ordinary citizens can do to halt climate change. So, will we soon see images of Rosie the Recycler? Charlotte the CFL Bulb-Changer? Brandon the Bicycle Commuter?
The Green Patriot Posters project is beginning its campaign with a series of bus posters in Cleveland, Ohio, designed by local artist Michael Beirut. As the title implies, they address the tie between loving your planet and loving your country. The sides of the Cleveland buses read: "This bus is an assault vehicle in the fight against global warming. Be a green patriot," with a green silhouette of a rifle-toting Revolutionary War minuteman. More posters will roll out in selected cities in the upcoming months, and the project also plans to sponsor an online competition for amateurs to submit their own posters in September.
Looking through the site's gallery of WWII posters, it's striking how many of them are applicable to today. Victory garden planters are the locavores of the '40s, and a poster asking "Is your trip necessary?" is the predecessor to the staycation.
I've written before about the influence of green public art—whether visual or cinematic—and these tactics have certainly worked in the past. Normal Rockwell posters helped convince citizens to collect scrap metal, conserve fuel, and purchase war bonds. However, public transportation riders in the '40s didn't have Blackberries or iPods or the other distractions we utilize precisely to tune out everything around us on our commutes each morning, so the Green Patriot Posters project has some bigger hurdles to overcome.
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I'm alive! (swoons)
After being dead for like 7mos. I finally got hold of something new to post. I'll be updating the stories very soon. :-)
College is taking over my life and my hands are always full. :-(
Anyway, so for those past months I've been in love with the pairing Shizaya 3 seriously they are like meant to be you know. Sexual tension and stuff. :") i mean even the mangaka made a fanfic of them having hot sex alryt ;) 'nuff, SHIZAYA all the way.
So, I made this fluffy fanfiction :) #They are alreay married here. K?
Oh yeah follow me on tumblr! username is: fyeahanimeloving (post gifs, fanfiction, quotes and artworks there) If you saw this fanfic before there, yes that was me :) I posted it there first.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Psychopath and the brute and the rest of the Durarara characters. I would but I don't.
"Izaya, why did you marry me?"
"Oh, that's a lame question Shizu-chan. It's because you're the strongest man in Ikebukuro."
"So you're telling me you married me because of my title?"
He nod but was clearly not listening, "Ahh and you're well known."
"So its because I am famous then?"
He continued. "And you're one and only brother is a famous idol." he was getting excited. "So it means, he'll probably share his fortune with you!"
He scowled. "Ah, so it is money then? I did not know you're THAT materialistic, and for heaven's sake you're loaded with cash."
A deadly glare. "I am not protozoan! And I am not finished yet!"
He sighed. "Fine, other reasons?"
He eyed him and shrugged. "You're tall."
"And so does a lot of people." He rolled his brown eyes, this is getting annoying, and he only wanted no expecting, one simple answer.
Instead, he is giving him many.
"Oy, Kadota's tall too. Why don't you marry him?"
"Cause he's I don't know kind of weird? And he is always on that van."
Long elegant and pale fingers started to drew circles on his shoulder.
"Your body is built nicely too."
"You said the same thing about Tom too. Ahhh… I get it you married me because I asked you first."
The loving touch turned into a hard smack. "Honestly, do you really have to oppose everything I say?"
"Go on." he sighed.
"And you look really, really hot in a bartender suit." A wicked smirk was seen.
He raised an eyebrow, "So you want me for my sexy body?"
The smirked turned to a full grin. "Uh-huh. And you're very handsome."
"Hmmm… never thought of that." he frowned, but sounded amused and quite giddy.
"So looks does matter to you?"
"Of course."
"There is a lot of good looking people around so why me? Why not Simon? He is tall too and quite has unique features."
"Shizu-chan, you're doing it again."
"Opposing me."
"Anyway, I don't know Simon as well as I know you, you've chased me far too many times that we've I actually known you."
"So you married me because we are sort of close?"
"Yes but…"
"You could have married Shinra; the two of you get along with each other positively."
He gasped. "What do you think Celty-san will do to me if that happens?"
The thought made him winced. "Then what about Kadota?"
"Told you, he is too weird and NORMAL."
"I barely even see him much more TALK TO HIM."
"So… I am the most suitable?"
"Well of course."
The blonde, looked away hiding the smile and blush that crept his face.
"Also, as long as I live, I won't ever let that poker-faced-Blondie chick take you away from me, got that?" A dangerous voice.
He shakes his head, "Nope, Ikebukuro will just be too boring without you."
"Back to our topic," he clapped his hands excitedly, "It's because Mairu and Kururi likes you, so you'll be able to babysit them for me!"
He sweat dropped.
"And the fact that my father actually liked you was way over the top."
"Just tell me you love me."
The raven haired man gaped at him.
A pink tongue stuck out to him and he continued to rant…
"And you always make me laugh the hardest and cry the hardest. You also have this unpredictability that mesmerizes me for you can never be categorized as someone who is just human. You're special. And you spoil me…"
Was it too difficult for him to utter three simple words?
"And you surprise me every time!"
"Just admit that we got married because we love each other."
A dirty look was shot to him, "Shizu-chan, you do know action speaks louder than words?"
Yes, he knew that. He knew he loved sex- No I mean making love to him, but sometimes he just want to hear those three words from his pretty little mouth.
He looked like he wasn't going to say anything so he decided it was pointless.
"Yeah, yeah whatever." He leaned in and captures his lips to kiss him goodnight and retreated to his side.
"Give up already? that is not the Shizu-chan, I know."
He mumbled a whatever flea' it was better to sleep and dream about him telling him the words he longed to hear than listened to his meaningless chatter.
"Don't you want to know the real reason I married you?"
He closed his eyes and pretended to sleep. Trying to act as it was nothing, when it meant everything.
"Three words." Hazel brown eyes snapped open.
"I…love…you?" He guessed eagerly and hopefully.
He shook his head. He could see his smile, that rare beautiful smile, reserved for him. Only.
"No, Shizu-chan." he said softly, hugging him from the back.
"We belong together."
And he found himself smiling back, holding tightly the hands in his chest.
"Yeah, you're right."
That's it fluffy and all :)
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I've owned these for a couple years and one of my headphones just barely blew out. That totally surpised me because I set my music full blast nearly every day. I'm very very VERY pleased with these earbud/headphones. I found that the left earbud fit in my left ear perfectly,but I often fought the right ear. That could be that my ears are weird, but they stayed in pretty well. I'd say they stayed in 90% of the time. I have tied the cord and knotted it and it's still in GREAT condition. I'm looking to buy another set so I can use my left side again. :)
The cord was colored as well as the ear buds, so the purple matched my iPod perfectly. ^_^ 5/5 Review! Very good quality, especially for such a low price.
I can only use a few kinds of headphones; some fit my ears funny and others hurt my ears. These gumy earphones have been a favorite for a long time. They fit my ear perfectly and still don't bother me even after wearing them for two or three hours at a time. My favorite color is blue and i'm not afraid to express that and with these headphones (along with every other thing I own) I think I get that across.
This is the ONLY brand of ear buds I will buy. They are inexpensive and come in a variety of colors. They always last me 2+ years with almost daily use. I have had several colors (black, sea foam green {which I think have been discontinued, sadly}, this blue, and red) over the years. I have a tragus ear piercing so I find it more comfortable to put the L bud in the R ear and vice versa. This brand is the most comfortable to do so.
These are the best headphones I have ever owned for the price. They are very loud but can also be very quiet. If you are looking for great headphones in this price range I want you to buy it. I love it!!!!!!!!!!
i have spent 50 dollars for some headphones with quality the same if not worse than this. For now on i will buy these.
Gift for one of the kids as a replacement ....they love the cool colors.
finally, headphones that sound good and stay in your ears! Enough said.
I found these earphones when my girlfriend gave them to me as an anniversary present. The sound is perfectly equal in each ear- not annoyingly quiet in one and insanely loud in the other. Plus the gel on the outside edges is really comfortable and I've never had an issue with these hurting my ears. They fit perfectly in my ears and they last a long time.(Mine were accidentally run over) The cons are only that the L and R for the labels rub off after a few months..and that's basically it. I've dropped these in a puddle and wiped them off and they STILL worked. I'm amazed by this product and it's the only one I use now.
I checked several headphones' frequency response before buying these. The Gumy's had one of the best bass response (16hz) of any inexpensive set. Most headphones go between 20hz on the low end to 20,000hz on the high end. Once I got them home, I put on a song that was very bass heavy, and it sounded great. I recommend these for folks that want a little more umph in their low end sound.
I've bought this brand a couple times--the first time they stopped working altogether within the first couple months; I'd had a second for about 2.5 years and one side stopped working in the last couple weeks of that time. Considering they cost less than 10 bucks, I'm not at all disappointed! Sometimes the buds fit a little wonky, but it's not terrible. 4/5
I bought my first set of these two years ago. I was specifically looking for a set of earbuds that I could just stuff in my pocket when I went to work so I could use them on my break without having to grab them out of my locker or my card, which I would have to do with my nice over-the-ear headphones. I was not disappointed - and this was actually a surprise for me, because I've always had problems with earbuds fitting into the shell of my ear. They're not squishy, like you might expect from the name, but they're coated in his soft plastic I can only describe as feeling velvety. Now, everyone's ears are shaped differently, so they might not be the most comfortable for everyone, but I've worn mine for hours at a time without any problem. The quality is also very good, especially for such small buds. I've used them with multiple devices, including my phone, my old Creative MP3 player, and my Nintendo 3DS. I haven't run into any issues with volume or quality. In fact, they sound almost as good as the high-end 5.1 Logitech speakers I have for my gaming PC! They can take a beating, too. Like I mentioned, I tend to just stuff these in my pocket when I'm not using them. The cable is coated with a plastic that doesn't tend to stick to itself, so it's relatively easy to untangle. I'm finally having to get a new pair. Not because the speakers blew out (though a friend of mine said hers actually "popped" in her ear after she'd had them for a few years), but because the bendy piece of plastic that covers the cord near the jack has come loose and will now slide up and down the cord. I could probably live with it, but after two years I figure I'll just drop the $8 for a new pair in a different color, just to change things up. I'm definitely sticking with this brand, though; I tried out a pair of iFrogs, because they looked nicer, but the quality was terrible in comparison! I actually returned them right away and went back to my broken gumies, heh.
I don't use these myself, bought them for my husband since we share a lot of devices. He said they were comfortable and had decent sound. I had to replace his old ear buds which were those cheapie foam covered ones that came with a device.
Wouldn't you think that gumy means soft and, well gummy. Not so with these ear phones.
I bought these because the run-of-the-mill ear pods hurt the inside of my ears. Thinking gumy would be so much more comfortable than hard plastic, I purchased these. They are uncomfortable and their asemetrical shape makes them difficult to fit with foam covers.
Sound quality is fine and they are blue, but they are hard not gumy.
When I first received these headphone I loved the color then when I used them they have to much base which makes them sound really bad.Also after about 3 weeks after receiving them one ear bud busted, and now very disappointed ....
Not only did these hurt my ears, they were barely able to fit into my ears, my ears arent very small and they hurt, gummy is not the right name for this. My boyfriend said these hurt his ears too and his ears are bigger than mine.
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Dick Brunton says all businesses should be social enterprises
- especially if they want to be successful.
If by social enterprise we mean business that fundamentally
seeks to make people's lives better; and, if by successful we
mean motivated staff, loyal customers and happy shareholders,
then yes, says Mr Brunton - it is the only way to go.
The executive chairman of New Zealand market research company
Colmar Brunton says international study has borne out what he
has long advocated - putting customers ahead of shareholders
is best for everyone.
The Aucklander cites a study which shows the world's fastest
growing companies have, at their core, ideals of improving
people's lives which are worked out throughout the business.
"This is the age of standing up for something, for pursuing a
big ideal, for creating profit by creating purpose."
It did not matter how large or small the business, it should
be good for society as a whole, he said.
"Business is just people helping people.
"A plumber who does his best for the customer is no less
worthy than Mother Teresa.
"That's what it's all about, or should be all about - serving
each other. You don't have to be a doctor or nurse to do
social good."
Nearly every entrepreneur begins with a big ideal, but over
time it can get overlooked or dropped, Mr Brunton believes.
He has been on a mission for more than a decade to help
businesses discover, or regain, a customer- and
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"Human beings need to live with a constant sense of meaning
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"If we attach meaning to what we do, we feel significant and
connected to the organisation and our co-workers . . . In
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energy, which delivers excellence."
To turn a business into a meaning-filled "crusade", Mr
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some fundamental questions.
What do I see in my industry that grieves me?
What do I stand for or stand against?
What could I change or put right? Where can my organisation
make a difference?
"The question that has to be answered is, `How can my
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- How is PSA test measured?
- What causes PSA elevation in the blood?
- What are normal results for the PSA test?
- What are age-specific reference ranges for serum PSA?
- How is PSA used for early detection of prostate cancer?
- What is the free PSA test?
- What is free/total PSA ratio?
- What is PSA velocity and PSA doubling time?
- How is PSA testing used for pretreatment staging of prostate cancer?
- How is PSA testing used in the management of prostate cancer after treatment?
- What are the limitations of the PSA test?
- What is digital rectal examination (DRE)?
- What is the PSA screening controversy?
- How should the PSA test be used for the early detection of prostate cancer?
- What is PCA3?
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Quick GuideMen's Health: Essential Screening Tests Every Man Needs
What are age-specific reference ranges for serum PSA?
The use of age-specific PSA ranges for the detection of prostate cancer is helpful to avoid unnecessary investigations in older men with larger prostate glands. Not all studies have agreed that this is better than simply using a level of 4.0 ng/mL as the highest normal value. Nevertheless, due to the age-related growth of the prostate, the concept of adjusting the cutoff values based on age has helped reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies in older men to improve early prostate cancer detection. Below are the suggested age-adjusted values based on age and race.
|Age Range (Years)
|Asian Americans
|African Americans
|40 to 49
|0 to 2.0 ng/mL
|0 to 2.0 ng/mL
|0 to 2.5 ng/mL
|50 to 59
|0 to 3.0 ng/mL
|0 to 4.0 ng/mL
|0 to 3.5 ng/mL
|60 to 69
|0 to 4.0 ng/mL
|0 to 4.5 ng/mL
|0 to 4.5 ng/mL
|70 to 79
|0 to 5.0 ng/mL
|0 to 5.5 ng/mL
|0 to 6.5 ng/mL
How is PSA used for early detection of prostate cancer?
Clinically localized prostate cancer generally does not usually cause any symptoms. In general, most men with organ-confined (early, localized) prostate cancers have diagnostic PSA values from less than 10 up to 20 ng/mL. Once PSA values are greater than 20 ng/mL, the risk for metastatic (distant spread) disease grows exponentially. Men with early prostate cancer usually feel perfectly well and have no urinary symptoms. As mentioned previously, the gold standard of prostate biopsy to detect prostate cancer is commonly initiated by an abnormal prostate digital rectal examination and/or an abnormal PSA value. It is for this reason that early detection tests have been developed in order to detect prostate cancer while it remains clinically silent and confined to the prostate. Hence, in clinical practice, tests used to detect prostate cancer include serum PSA level, digital rectal examination (DRE), and transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS).
More recently, other novel biomarkers and tests (PCA3, 4K as well as prostate MRI imaging) have emerged as additional adjuncts to patient counseling. Unfortunately, none can confirm the presence of prostate cancer.
Although not perfectly specific as a biomarker, the level of PSA has been demonstrated to be an independent variable to predict the presence of prostate cancer. In fact, the higher the level, the more likely prostate cancer is present. An abnormal result will usually require additional testing. However, definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer depends on the presence of cancer cells obtained either from prostate biopsy or surgical specimens.
In general, PSA levels greater than 4 ng/mL are usually considered suspicious. As levels increase above 10.0 ng/mL, the probability of cancer increases dramatically. However, not all men with prostate cancer have elevated PSA levels. It is known that a small but significant number of people with prostate cancer can present with a PSA level of less than 4.0 ng/mL. This is why doctors may use lower thresholds to decide when to do a biopsy.
For an average man over the age of 50 with a normal digital rectal exam, the average probability of having prostate cancer detectable by prostate biopsy according to his PSA level is as follows:
|PSA Level (ng/mL)
|0 to 2.0
|2.0 to 4.0
|4.0 to 10.0
|greater than 10.0
|Prostate Cancer on Biopsy (%)
|17% to 32%
|43% to 65%
Since the likelihood of having prostate cancer increases proportionately with PSA level, there is no threshold below which a man can be reassured that prostate cancer is not present.
In order to improve the specificity of the PSA test in the early detection of prostate cancer, several modifications of the serum PSA value have been described including the ratio of free/total PSA and the measurement of PSA change over time.


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an USB connection mode on Android devices which allow a USB connected computer to directly interact with the device.
USB debugging is a connection mode on Android devices which allow a USB connected computer to interact with the device. This can be used to e.g.
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- reading log data from the device
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More details can be found e.g. in our adb tag-wiki.
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Enabled for T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network, the Galaxy Tab offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience that lets you connect quickly to social networking sites. And the 3G-enabled Galaxy Tab will benefit from the enhanced speeds of T-Mobile's upgraded HSPA+ network, which is being rolled out nationwide to reach up to 185 million people by the end of the year and offers speeds close to 4G connectivity (read more about HSPA+ below).
You'll be able to pay the way you want with prepaid and postpaid data plans from T-Mobile Pay As You Go (learn more about prepaid services below)
The Galaxy Tab offers full support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for accessing Flash-enabled websites, watching video and playing games, and with built-in support for ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi, the Galaxy Tab's portable screen is ideal for watching the latest movies and entertainment.
It's outfitted with a rear-facing camera for photo capture and sharing as well as a front-facing camera for video chat using the pre-loaded Qik voice and video app. The Galaxy Tab is also pre-loaded with the Kindle for Android app for reading your Kindle books on the go, Slacker Radio for listening to free, streaming personalized radio, and the Asphalt 5 HD driving game (learn more about these apps below).
Designed to fit in one hand, typing messages or notes is simple and easy with the Galaxy Tab's virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype technology, which allows you to input text faster and in a more intuitive way with one continuous finger motion across the screen keyboard. Other features include Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion, HDMI video output (via optional dock), and up to 8 hours of battery power.
Perfectly sized for your hand (see larger image).
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Offering one-stop shopping for all your updates, the Samsung Social Hub all your social networking services, messages, personal and business e-mail, calendars and contacts. It's built around Messaging and Contacts, both of which initiate the sending and receiving of information--whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. Additionally, calendar information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in one calendar with two-way synchronization.
The familiar text messaging experience is enhanced with group messaging and "reply all" functionality for up to 10 contacts, a threaded conversations format, a consolidated inbox, and enhanced multi-media display.
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- Fast 3G connectivity via T-Mobile's HSDPA/UMTS network. (1700/2100 MHz bands, UMTS/HSDPA; see more about T-Mobile's 3G service below)
- Integrated GPS for navigation and location-based services
- 7-inch multi-touch interface (1024 x 600-pixel resolution)
- Powered by the Android operating system (version 2.2) with deep integration of Google services, access to thousands of apps via the Android Market, and support for Adobe Flash 10.1.
- 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor speeds up everything--from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
- Virtual keyboard
- Swype input system allows you to input text faster and easier by gliding your finger around the keyboard, moving from letter to letter in one continuous motion. The Swype technology then calculates what word you're intending to type (learn more below).
- Samsung Social Hub provides one stop for all your updates integrates all your social networking services, messages, personal and business e-mail, calendars and contacts.
- 3-megapixel rear-facing camera with flash captures still images and video that that can be edited, uploaded, and shared.
- 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat
- Multi-format media player compatible with MP3 and AAC music files plus DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, and H.264 video files.
- Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
- Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as headsets and printers. It includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
- Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab weighs 13.4 ounces and measures 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches. Its 4000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7 hours of battery life. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as T-Mobile's 3G network (1700/2100 MHz).
Pre-loaded Apps on the Samsung Galaxy Tab
- Kindle for Android: Pre-installed on the Galaxy Tab, the Kindle for Android application lets you shop for hundreds of thousands of books in the Kindle Store, including New York Times Best Sellers and new releases from $9.99. Use Amazon's Whispersync technology to automatically synchronize your last page read, bookmarks, annotations, and more across your various devices --- including Kindle, Kindle DX, PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Android phones.
- Slacker Radio: With millions of songs from thousands of artists, Slacker is the best way to discover new artists and hear your favorite music. Listening to Slacker is as easy as selecting one of over 120 DJ-programmed genre stations or searching for your favorite artist or song. As you listen, you can tell Slacker what you like and don't like with the click of a button. Get the ultimate in music discovery while you listen with detailed artist biographies, in-depth album reviews and more. Upgrade to Slacker Radio Plus for unlimited skips, ad-free listening, complete song lyrics and more for only $3.99/month. T-Mobile subscribers receive a 20% discount off of the regular $4.99/month price when Slacker Radio Plus is added to your T-Mobile bill.
- Asphalt 5 HD (Gameloft): Get in, start up and punch it in the fastest cars ever created by some of the most prestigious manufacturers. Everything you've ever dreamed of doing behind the wheel is here in stunning HD graphics that put you right in the driver's seat. Take a ride in over 30 of the fastest, most prestigious cars you've ever dreamed of, from manufacturers like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi and Ducati. Challenge yourself to 8 different racing events including Drift Contest, Cop Chase, Time Attack, Duel Mode, Last Man Standing and Escape
Swype Keyboard
An alternative to the Android virtual keyboard, the Swype virtual keyboard allows you to input text by swiping the finger with one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard. Based on testing, speed and accuracy are equal to or better than the traditional keyboard-tapping method. You can activate the Swype keyboard by pressing and holding in a text field, wait for popup to appear, click Input Method, and then select Swype.
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High-Speed Data Connectivity via T-Mobile's 3G Network
In addition to its quad-band GSM connectivity, this mobile device is also compatible with T-Mobile's UMTS/HSDPA 3G network, which operates on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum. This mobile device is designed to automatically connect to the best available network (3G or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide faster data speeds when accessing the Web.
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go.
As of June, 2010, T-Mobile has upgraded its traditional 3G network to HSPA+ in 25 major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and it plans to continue rolling out this network upgrade to over 100 metropolitan cities and up to 185 million people by the end of 2010. HSPA+ provides our fastest data speeds, up to 3 times faster than AT&T and Verizon's standard 3G networks, while allowing simultaneous voice and data capabilities for the ultimate wireless voice and data experience.
HSPA+ enabled areas will enjoy 4G-like speeds, with a theoretical capability of up to 21 Mbps peak download speeds (and typical download speeds averaging between 5 and 8 Mbps).
While this 3G-enabled mobile device doesn't offer HSPA+ compatibility, it can benefit from enhanced speeds when connecting to the HSPA+ network today.
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The Microsoft Exchange integration with email/calendar/contacts is seemless and allows for almost all of the functionality provided via a laptop. One of the drawbacks of the iPad is its poor integration with Outlook (couldn't delete, move emails while one a plane working offline - not a problem with the Tab).
The screen is gorgeous, speed is quick and the Google location services (GPS, Latitude, Maps, Place and the list goes on and on) are fantastic.
I would highly recommend this product.
Update - after 1 week of ownership, I love it even more. As someone who travels (4 cities over last 5 days), I'm considering leaving my notebook home on business travel with future trips. The benefits of the form factor can't be overstated - it fits in my jeans pocket when out casually and in my suit jacket during business. It also smartly switches from WiFi to 3G when a WiFi network is not within reach and vice versa (so that you don't unnecessarily consume data via your cellular carrier). I also watched a movie on my East to West coast trip - 3 hour and 13 minute move burned less than half the battery time. It's also great to be able to modify .xls documents when needed - seamless integration with outlook / attachments.
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I haven't found any apps developed for the Galaxy Tab specifically, but most android apps I use seem to work ok or even better on the larger form factor. I am hoping, just like some developers have built apps just for the iPad, that soon apps will come out built to take advantage of the additional screen size.
It fits well in my hand, but with the case it does not fit in my pocket. I also find that even in landscape mode that I can not really type with both hands. I hear there is an optional qwerty keyboard you can buy, but I haven't gone that route yet.
I have tested out using Skype as a phone and it seems to work fine - at least when calling people in the US.
And with T-Mobile there is no additional charge to the Galaxy Tab as an access point!
This very material fact is not mentioned on the Amazon page which offers this item. for sale Curiously his item is sold under the banner of Cell Phones and Accessories but it cannot make or receive a call - and Amazon doesn't even mention this.
Also if you unlock the unit you still won't have phone service. But now you will be denied phone service regardless of whose SIN you use.
If you wan't to use the phone feature of the Galaxy buy the European model which is often sold as "unlocked" (here "unlocked means "never locked). If you don't need a phone and have access to wifi wait a few weeks for the forthcoming WiFi only nodel and save hundreds of dollars - but you will not be able to use 3g or 4g.
Why doesn't Amazon disclose the very, very material fact that the phone function has been disabled?
Steer clear of the Verizon model of the Galaxy Tab. And since this review is under the heading of the T-Mobile model of the Tab, I am changing my rating from 3 stars to 4 stars.
I'm surprised Samsung lets Verizon do this, owing to the bad press it's giving Samsung.
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It's an amazing little tablet. Quick, responsive, light, bright screen, and all the Android apps I've tried run very well on it. It even works as a WiFi-to-3G hotspot out of the box. This tablet is impressive. Too bad it's been deliberately crippled by Samsung [edit: it was Verizon, not Samsung].
The problem is Bluetooth, which on the Galaxy Tab is usable ONLY for file transfers (the supplied USB cable is used for the same thing). The ability to use the Tab with Bluetooth HIDs (human input devices) has been DISABLED. Google put it into Android, and Samsung [edit: no, Verizon] took it out. That means you can't use wireless keyboards or mice with it.Read more ›
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Four hundred years ago, Francis Bacon warned that our minds are wired to deceive us. "Beware the fallacies into which undisciplined thinkers most easily fall--they are the real distorting prisms of human nature." Chief among them: "Assuming more order than exists in chaotic nature." Now consider the typical stock market report: "Today investors bid shares down out of concern over Iranian oil production." Sigh. We're still doing it.
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The Black Swan is probably the strongest statement of enlightened empiricism since Ernst Mach refused to acknowledge the existence of the atom. Of course, in theory, everyone today is supposed to be an empiricist - all right-thinking intellectuals claim to base their views solely on positive scientific observation. But very few sincerely confront the implications of rigorous empiricism. Specifically, few confront "the problem of induction," illustrated here by the story of the black swan.
Briefly: observing an event once does not predict it will occur again in the future. This remains true regardless of the number of observations one adds to the pile. Or, as Taleb, recapitulating David Hume, has it: the observation of even a million white swans does not justify the statement "all swans are white." There is no way to know that somewhere out there a black swan is not hiding, disproving the rule and nullifying our "knowledge" of swans. The problem of induction tells us that we cannot really learn from our experiences. It makes knowledge very problematic, if not impossible. And yet, humans do behave -almost without exception- as though they believe that experience teaches us lessons. This is forgivable; there is no better path to knowledge.Read more ›
Chapter 16 is excellent as an introduction to Mandelbrot's fractal geometry as an alternative to Gaussian based investment theory. He supports well that these mathematical tools do capture randomness (of non-stationary variables) far better than the Normal distribution. However, he admits that Mandelbrotian models are not predictive. When looking at the same data set, he and numerous colleagues each came up with different underlying parameters to build fractal-like models. And a small difference in such parameters makes a huge difference in outcome. That's why you will not hear much of fractal geometry within the quantitative financial community. Nevertheless, this is a fascinating subject that deserves further exploration. For this purpose, I recommend Mandelbrot's The Misbehavior of Markets
Within Chapter 17, Taleb further elaborates on the flaws of the Normal distribution. He underlines that half of the return of the stock market over the past 50 years was associated with just 10 days with the greatest daily change.Read more ›
It is convincing argument, entertainingly presented with plenty of sarcasm, and indeed, anger, by Taleb. For example he rails against the academic community, economists (including specific names), and Nobel Prize committee. Considerable numbers of his arguments "ring true" to me, that is my experience in life confirms that they are more accurate than the traditional approach. Like any important work, 90% of what is in the book is not original; that does not make it less important. Taleb's contribution is in integrating the material together, and showing how these different ideas are tied to the Black Swan.
The themes include: winner-take-all phenonomen, numerous effects of randomness on the world, the invalidity of the Gaussian Bell Curve to most things in world, concepts of scalablity, numerous instabilities in the world, especially the modern world where information travels so quickly, the fallacies about people's inability to predict the future.Read more ›
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Discussion in 'Tournaments' started by Dubby, Apr 14, 2013.
Jayde and I will be battling tmrw, around 8-9pm GMT-5 (EST)
So... I will hav to leave now, bcuz I hav to wake up early tmrw, maybe I'll get in later tonight, just to see if he showed up or not. I've been waiting a few hours, and nothing. =/
I guess it'll happen in the weekend now, or maybe Wed/Thu if we get lucky, but I won't be so much available, and just at nights...
Wait, this is still going on ?
We are probably playing in 3 hours.
Again, he made me wait and never showed up. -.-
Wednesday is hollyday in Brazil, so I can play pretty much anytime. Tmrw and Thursday wont be good for me tho.
I'm honestly laughing. I know this isn't your fault Pedrock but it's just funny how long this is taking.
these are honestly the busiest weeks of my life, I'm trying my best
Activity win for Pedrock, smfh Jayde
Jayde tried to contact me on IRC before, but I was afk:
20:09mibbitjayde: No such nickname online.
20:21mibbitjayde: No such nickname online.
20:47mibbitjayde: No such nickname online.
Now he is here, active, but not answering my VM... '.'
Why u running? .-.
I gotta leave now, will be back in 1 hour I guess. If u're still there, we battle.
Just put HSA to battle me Dubby. Jayde ignored me 2 times, despite other 2 he made me wait and never showed up. I'm no longer trying to contact him anymore...
At least HSA lost to him in the Semi, and even got a greater position in the 1st Round (2nd). It will be easier to battle him, since I dont wanna win without playing. =/
wtf lol
you never even respond to me on irc and then expect me to be able to play when I'm off. I apologize for not showing up twice, but I told you beforehand that my schedule is variable and that these times are more like educated guesses of when I should be available than anything else.
Also, just because I'm checking this site doesn't mean I can battle. If I can battle, I'll be on IRC
one more week and it's been a month 0=
Ugh stop being bitches and play each other. You posted within 7 minutes of each other and yet you can't battle (yes Jayde I read your post).
lmao <3
How long do people think a pokemon match last? this aint gsc. I was banned and I still got my finals done (and won)
Jayde and I mismatched yesterday for ~40mins. Then I called him now:
(17:13) Pedrock: hey man
(17:13) Pedrock: wanna play after this tour ends? =]
(17:15) Jayde: I can't man lol
(17:15) Pedrock: why? D=
(17:15) Jayde: I was just about to close PO, i haev a huge test
(17:15) Jayde: tomorrow
(17:16) Pedrock: I see...
(17:16) Jayde: and then the day after that
(17:16) Jayde: huge presentation
(17:16) Jayde: but can you play on Tuesday
(17:16) Pedrock: I understand >.<
(17:16) Jayde: everything is done on Tuesday
(17:16) Pedrock: tuesday is a though day for me...
(17:16) Pedrock: tuesday and thursday
(17:16) Jayde: wednesday is fine too
(17:16) Jayde: any time after tuesday
(17:17) Pedrock: ok
(17:17) Pedrock: wednesday I may hav to work
(17:17) Jayde: sorry for inconvenience, bye :(
(17:17) The other party left the server, so the window was disabled.
We're trying to got this done... '.'
Maybe Wednesday we can play, but this week is not going to be easy for me. Friday I wont be able to play neither.
You guys are like setting a new record here. Just saying.
I want both Jayde and Pedrock to post their availability for the next week so that a time can be publicly scheduled.
Next week Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday are not gonna work for me. I hav 2 (wed and thu) exams...
Friday/Saturday/Sunday pretty much anytime noon and evening. Even still today if he gets online. I'll leave in a few, but will be back later.


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The contract for April delivery retreated 0.9 percent to 2,532 ringgit ($759) a metric ton on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives, the lowest level at close for most-active futures since Jan. 15. Futures are down 4.8 percent in January, set for the first monthly loss in four.
Shipments from Malaysia fell 9.4 percent to 1.03 million tons in the first 25 days of January from the same period a month earlier, Intertek, a surveyor, said Jan. 25. Exports declined 10.5 percent to 1.02 million tons, SGS (Malaysia) Sdn. said yesterday.
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Pretty much a total network fail. When they get "The Voice" back in March they might start doing better but the only good news for NBC here is that its not May, or worse yet, November.
Meanwhile even on CW the crappy shows like Sex & the City High School Edition (aka: Carrie Diaries) aren't doing so great. Maybe they will replace it with Sex & the Middle School... ugh
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Don't give them any ideas. I'm just praying we don't see "Sex and the Boy Scouts".
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Jamie Lee Curtis seems to be gone this season, thank God. I don't think I would've minded her character so much if they didn't try to put her in a romance with Gibbs. He never seems to have any chemistry with his women. There was so little between him and that lady director from the first few seasons that I always figured she was a lesbian in real life. I guess that defense lawyer they had him with in a few episodes didn't come off like a lesbian, but I found her more annoying than any of them. No chemistry.
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