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Samsung Galaxy NX Review - The Samsung Galaxy NX is the first interchangeable lens camera to run the Android operating system. Is it a fad or the start of a new beginning for the future of camera connectivity? Find out in our full Samsung Galaxy NX review...
Samsung Galaxy NX Review
Though this level of connectivity of this kind might not appeal to everyone, it's what Samsung see the younger generation of photographers are calling out for and it asks the question; is the Samsung Galaxy NX the answer to the way we'll all want to shoot, edit and share our images in the future? Find out in the What Digital Camera Samsung Galaxy NX full review.
Samsung Galaxy NX Review – Features
Before we get too carried away by the Samsung Galaxy NX's connectivity, we should focus our attention on its camera features to find out how it compares to other NX-series models.
Rather than developing or using a new sensor, Samsung has used the tried and tested 20.3MP CMOS APS-C sized chip that's seen use before within the NX1000, NX20 and more recent NX300. Physically larger in size (23.5×15.7mm) than the sensors found within Panasonic, Olympus and Nikon CSCs, the Galaxy NX's sensor delivers a extensive ISO range of 100-25,600 that doesn't have to be expanded to reach its maximum sensitivity like some of its rivals.
To offer a fast and spritely performance, Samsung has partnered the sensor with its DRIMe IV image signal processor, which allows the camera to shoot at a maximum shutter speed of 1/6000sec. Though this isn't quite as fast as the 1/8000sec shutter speed as offered on the Samsung NX20 and most DSLRs, it's the same as the NX300 from which the Galaxy NX adopts many of its internal features from.
Just like its smaller CSC cousin, it's also capable of shooting a continuous burst at 8.6fps – putting it ahead of DSLR rivals such as the Canon 700D and Nikon D5200, which shoot at a more conservative 5fps.
AF system
At the front, the Samsung Galaxy NX retains Samsung's NX lens mount which allows it to be paired with any one of thirteen NX lenses currently in the range. For autofocus, the camera follows the NX300's footsteps by incorporating the same hybrid AF system, with phase detection first being used to identify the focus before contrast detect takes over to fine-tune focusing.
Just as you'd expect, single, continuous, and manual focusing modes are all provided and there's the choice of four AF area modes to choose from including selection AF, multi AF, face detection and self-portrait AF.
The feature that sets the Galaxy NX apart from any other camera, with exception to the Samsung Galaxy Camera, is the screen at the rear. Unlike the typical 3in and 3.2in displays we're familiar with, the 4.8in HD TFT LCD is a monster by comparison and really sets it apart from its competition. Used to drive the camera (more on this in design and performance), as well at provide a Live View feed for review and display purposes, the screen features an HD resolution (1280×720) and is the capacitive touch-type to ensure it's as sensitive and responsive as the screens we're used to using on smartphones and tablets.
The alternative to using the screen for composition and playback purposes is to use the electronic viewfinder (EVF) – a feature lacking on the NX300. This has a 1.44 million-dot resolution and an eye sensor alongside to detect when it's lifted to the eye to automatically switch the feed between the screen and EVF and vice versa to prevent the user forever having the hit a display or EVF/LCD button.
i-Function technology
No Samsung CSC would be complete without supporting i-Function technology – a unique feature whereby the user can tap an iFn button on the 18-55mm II f/3.5-5.6 OIS kit lens before using the focus ring to take full control of key imaging variables to speed up the time it takes to setup the camera as you want it. As well as this, users will find 32 different settings to choose from within the Galaxy NX's smart mode.
Aside from features Samsung's emphasis with the NX is all about the connectivity, which goes one step further than the integrated dual-band Wi-fi functionality we've witnessed before on Samsung CSCs. With integrated 3G/4G technology and cellular network connectivity, it's possible to connect the camera where there's no opportunity of selecting a Wi-fi hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy NX is provided a 3G/4G micro SIM is inserted into the one of two micro SD slots of course. Added to this, purchasers are given 50GB storage space for free for up to two years on Dropbox, which you can, upload images directly to once the app is installed.
Not forgetting about those who'd like to shoot HD video as well as stills, the Galaxy NX shoots at various resolutions that include 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×480 and 320×240. An exposed 3.5mm socket is located on the side of body too, however this is for plugging in headphones for audio and doesn't support the attachment of an external microphone.
Samsung Galaxy NX Review – Design
The design of the Samsung Galaxy NX shares likenesses to previous flagship NX-series models. The front looks similar to the NX20, but when you pick it up you do notice it's more like a NX20 on steroids in terms of its size. Lean but with a chunky grip, the Galaxy NX provides more to wrap your hand around – something that's been done to improve handling but to also accommodate a larger battery to help power the huge screen and Android operating system.
The result is the Galaxy NX's weighs 495g and feels both super-solid and refined in the hand. What takes some getting used to is the lack of buttons at the rear where the screen takes precedence. The rubberised corner of the body offers a comfortable place for the thumb to rest, but we'd prefer the on/off button to be positioned around the shutter for instant operation rather than on the top plate.
The single mode dial drives many of the cameras functions as well as adjusting volume in Android mode. It's also used to switch shooting mode or adjust exposure and ISO parameters after the iFn button has been used on the lens.
Pop-up flash
To the side of the Galaxy NX's EVF there's dioptre control and to the left of this is a button to raise the pop up flash. In total there are just four buttons on the body, but thankfully the layout of the touch buttons and options onscreen are clear and don't make it a daunting place for novices who might not be used to operating a camera in this way.
Switching between the Galaxy NX's shooting mode and the Android main menu takes no longer than a second, and we also discovered a shortcut for this – simply depress and hold in the scroll dial.
In Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual modes it takes some time to get used to pushing in the scroll dial before any variables can be changed. We did experience times when we accidently changed the shooting mode rather than the exposure settings.
After the shooting mode has been selected it would be great if the camera could recognise this and then let you adjust variables instantly. One other observation is that the EVF obstructs the shutter speed and aperture values when you're shooting at low angles. To get around this it would be better if they were offset to the right where there's plenty of space on screen.
Although the Galaxy NX's thin body and chunky handgrip might not make it the most aesthetically pleasing camera to look at, it feels nicely balanced in the hand with the 18-55mm kit lens attached. The quality of the build is in a different league to NX-series CSCs that have rolled off the Samsung production line before and it's refreshing to see the manufacturer venturing away from plastic for a more premium and desirable finish.
Samsung Galaxy NX Review – Performance
The huge 4.8in touchscreen is the Galaxy NX's trump card and it certainly doesn't disappoint in terms of performance. Due to the fact it's in the 16:9 format and doesn't match the 3:2 aspect ratio of the sensor, images do have black tramlines down both sides when they're displayed, but this is a small price to pay for viewing images at such a large size.
The clarity, sharpness and responsiveness of the capacitive display can't be faulted and having the option to pinch and zoom and flick through images makes for a great way of showing off your work. With the screen being as good as it is, we opted to use it 60-70% of the time when composing our shots – relying on the EVF when bright sunlight and reflections made it harder to view.
There is a slight delay between the screen and EVF when the eye sensor detects the camera being lifted up to the eye, and as EVF's go, it's crisp but has a very subtle green cast.
There's the option to change AF mode and AF areas modes quickly straight from the Smart panel, and the AF point can be moved around the frame by touch, albeit not to the far edges of the frame like some CSCs. AF performance is just as spritely as the NX300, locking onto subjects with minimal fuss even in low-light with the option to fire the shutter by touching the screen if you desire.
Battery life
The issue of short battery life on the Samsung Galaxy Camera has been resolved with a larger 4360mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery that's good for 420 shots per charge. A percentage battery indicator on the home screen gives a visual clue as to when the battery level is running low and though the camera does use a fair amount of juice when its being used to upload images, send emails and surf the web using Wi-fi or 3G, we made sure we didn't get caught out by carrying a mobile USB battery pack to take advantage of the cameras USB charging facility.
For a camera that offers so much functionality and connectivity, the speed at which the Galaxy NX operates is impressive, but sadly there was a delay when saving and writing images. After a number of shots were taken it wasn't uncommon to wait several minutes for the shots to be saved to the Class 10 16GB Micro SD card that Samsung supplied and on some instances images didn't instantly appear in the gallery.
Set to its burst shot mode (5MP), the camera shot 30 frames at 10fps, whereas at full resolution (20MP) the camera shot an 16 files at 8.6fps set to Superfine JPEG. Switching the format to Raw, the camera managed a more conservative 5 frames at 8.6fps before the buffer was full.
Having the Android interface to check emails, browse the internet and search for new and exciting places to shoot via the Photo Suggest app makes the Samsung Galaxy NX a very intuitive camera to use. The process of sharing images via social media has been designed to be so simple you can upload shots to Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram or any other social media channel in a matter of seconds.
We frequently used the Google search on the home screen and purchased a 1GB pay-as-you-go SIM for £10 to upload shots via 3G for the times when we didn't have access to join a Wi-fi network. Alternatively, you could always set up a pay-monthly 3G contract if you know roughly how much data you plan on using over a 30-day period.
Samsung Galaxy NX Review – Image Quality
Colour and White Balance
The colours that the Galaxy NX records are vivid and punchy without being too over saturated. Set to Auto White Balance for a majority of the shots we took during testing, it produced faithful colours that appeared neither too warm nor too cool. White Balance is one of the options available from the Smart Panel and though it's relatively straightforward to select a new White Balance by touching the screen, it would be useful to scroll through the settings using the scroll wheel, but unfortunately isn't an option.
The Galaxy NX's TTL 221 block segment metering system produces bright exposures straight out of the camera. After loading a selection of shots into Photoshop, we inspected the histograms by loading Levels and studying areas for loss of detail by moving the highlight and shadow sliders while holding the ALT key on the keyboard. We noticed that highlights are clipped ever so slightly, whereas the shadows aren't. It wasn't uncommon to lose a little detail in bright lighting conditions, especially in the sky, so we got into the habit of dialling in +1EV exposure compensation to help compensate for this.
With the same sensor as found within the NX300, there were no great surprises in terms of the detail the sensor is able to record. With the ISO set to its lowest (ISO 100) the sensor recorded 30 lines per millimeter on our resolution chart – a value that's high by Compact System Camera standards, but expected from a model that features an APS-C sized sensor.
One of the key benefits to take away from being able to shoot with such a high resolution and edit in apps such as Instagram is that you're able to resolve more detail in processed images than you're able to in images taken on smartphones and tablets.
Image Noise
Inspecting our diorama shots for noise revealed clean, noise-free images between ISO 100-800. Noise does start to creep in at ISO 1600 but not to such an extent that it can't be fixed using noise reduction techniques. ISO 3200, and at a push ISO 6400, are the limit at which we'd want to push the sensitivity on a frequent basis. Shooting at the maximum permitted ISO setting of 25,600 results in images with heavy signs of chroma noise and a drop off in saturation.
The 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III kit lens did show some signs of producing chromatic aberrations along edges where there was high contrast between highlights and shadows. This was less noticeable in JPEG images where the in-camera processing that's applied did a successful job of removing it. Barrel distortion at the wide end of the lens (18-24mm) was also traced in Raw files, but the processed JPEG files weren't affected.
Raw vs JPEG
Interestingly, the JPEG files the Samsung Galaxy NX produces are approximately a stop darker than the Raw files it kicks out. The in-camera processing that's applied to JPEGs did a good job of removing chromatic aberrations and the added sharpening certainly helps pick out the finer details in an image.
It's also worth bearing in mind that if you do end up applying in-camera effects to an image and then save them as a new file, the file size is reduced to 1.1MB. While this is good news for those who'd like to upload images to social media channels quickly, you shouldn't expect to be able to produce large prints of images with effects applied without pixilation.
Samsung Galaxy NX Review – Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy NX is an interesting concept. After using it over a prolonged period, you really get the sense this is the direction more interchangeable lens cameras will be taking in the future to appeal to the younger generation who regularly like to let others know where they've been and what they've photographed via social media.
For more traditional digital photographers who enjoy the process of editing images on the the computer and aren't concerned about instant uploading and sharing, it's unlikely to be used to its full potential and many features may never be used.
The Galaxy NX is an improvement on every area of the Galaxy Camera. Not only does it offer more versatility with its interchangeable lens design, it shoots in Raw, feels much more refined in the hand and doesn't require you to pack a number of spare batteries to get through a days shooting. There are a few lenses still missing from the NX-series range, such as a fast standard prime, but Samsung have said that by 2016 there will be as many as 20 optics to choose from in the line up to make it a more appealing system.
The two drawbacks are its temperamental Raw write issues and its price. Being a completely new innovation and with no other interchangeable lens android cameras on the market, you would half expect to pay a slight premium for, but at £1299 is too high a price for the young audience Samsung are attempting to target.
If it's anything like the Galaxy camera, we can expect the price to drop below the four figure mark fairly quickly, but as it stands it is overpriced and if you're looking for the very best image quality and wider selection of lenses, a DSLR with built-in Wi-fi might make a better choice, although it will lack the Android operating system.
Samsung has definitely hit the nail on the head with the concept of the Galaxy NX and we're confident this isn't the last Android interchangeable lens camera we'll see. With a few modifications, a more affordable price and a wider range of lenses, the Samsung Galaxy NX could be a challenger for mid-price DSLRs in the future.
Samsung Galaxy NX Review – Sample Image Gallery
These are just a small selection of images captured with the Samsung Galaxy NX. For a full range of test images, including ISO comparison shots, head over to the Samsung Galaxy NX review sample image gallery.
Samsung Galaxy NX Review – First Look
WDC's editor, Nigel Atherton, reflects on the wider significance of Samsung's new compact system camera – the Galaxy NX
I was lucky enough to be one of the hordes of press and VIPs at the launch of the Samsung Galaxy NX at Earl's Court. It was a spectacular and extravagant affair, held on one of the tallest stages I've ever seen at such an event, and concluded with live performances by Emeli Sande and will.i.am.
Samsung clearly knows how to throw a party. It knows how to build phones too, and now that its camera division has been subsumed into its mobile division we're starting to see the fruits, and they look very tasty indeed.
The Galaxy NX camera may not have been the only device launched last night but it was the most significant.
Among the social trends happening in image recording right now, three facts are inescapable:
1. Most photos taken today are shared not in printed form but on the web, and in particular on social media sites such as Facebook.
2. Smartphones are now overtaking cameras as the most popular device for taking pictures. This is because people always have a phone on them, but it's also because, if the web is where the picture is going to end up, it's a lot easier to get it there using a phone than a camera.
3. Everyone knows how to use a smartphone. Even pre-school children soon figure out how to interact with them the using pinch, zoom and swipe gestures, and then navigate their way to the Angry Birds app.
If cameras want to survive in this new world, they are going to have to start competing with phones, and this they have now started to do. Wi-fi has become the latest must-have digital camera feature, but it has its drawbacks. You can only share direct if you're in a wi-fi hotspot, otherwise you have to install an app on your smartphone and use that as an intermediary to get your pictures out there.
For many people that's the ideal solution. After all, you'll always have your phone on you anyway, but for others this is an unwelcome extra step. If you have to still use your phone anyway, why not just take the picture on that to start with? The quality won't be as good, but for many it's good enough, and it's getting better all the time.
So far Samsung is the only company to have confronted the fact that some people would prefer to cut out the middle man and have a camera that can take care of the entire process. The Samsung Galaxy Camera, launched last September, was the first camera with built-in 4G and has received a rapturous reception, despite its slightly ungainly appearance. The hugely impressive touch screen surpasses anything ever seen on a camera before, and the 21x zoom covers most needs.
But no sooner had it come out than people (me among them) started asking when we were going to see this on an NX system camera, with its interchangeable lenses and DSLR image quality. As it happens we've had to wait less than a year, which suggests that even as Samsung was unveiling the Galaxy Camera for the first time, the Galaxy NX must have been at least at the balsa wood stage.
First Look pt. 2
From the moment I picked up the Samsung Galaxy NX I knew I was holding onto an innovative camera. The deep, well-sculpted hand grip offers more to wrap my hands around than previous Samsung NX-series cameras and I immediately get the sense I'm holding onto an enthusiast model that feels more like a DSLR than a CSC. With a minimalist design and lack of any buttons whatsoever at the rear, it's like no Compact System Camera I've handled or operated before, and just like the way the Samsung Galaxy Camera is driven through the touchscreen and the touchscreen alone, the Samsung Galaxy NX adopts the same way of working.
The Samsung Galaxy NX feels more like an enthusiast DSLR in the hand than a CSC.
Navigating around the Galaxy NX for the first time is a bit of a challenge for someone who's not a frequent user of the Android based system. After switching the camera on using the On/Off button that's located on the top plate, I'm itching to start shooting but have to be patient as the system loads and prepares itself. Immediately, I'm sensing the Galaxy NX's Pega-Q Processor (1.66GHz Quad-core) has its work cut out, but thankfully a few moments later it fires into life and displays a range of pre-loaded apps on the home screen. For many photographers I can imagine this start-up delay being frustrating – although a slow start-up time seems like one of the compromises of choosing a camera running Android (the Samsung Galaxy camera was the same), it's undoubtedly an area for improvement in the future.
Samsung say the Galaxy NX will be supported by 20 NX-series lenses by 2016.
After the Android menu loads, a selection of apps are clearly displayed on the home screen. The camera icon is suitably located at the bottom for quick access and instantaneously displays a Live View feed on the impressive 4.8inch Super Clear TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen. The camera offers the choice of two modes to the first time user, these being Beginner or Expert. Naturally, I chose the latter and went on to experiment with the scroll dial that's used to scroll between P,A,S,M modes. Unexpectedly for a camera, the handgrip vibrates as the shooting mode is changed – further emphasising the similarities the Galaxy NX has to Samsung smartphones.
Pushing the top plate scroll dial forward is the quickest way to access the home screen and apps.
There are two ways of returning to the camera's apps when you're in shooting mode. One involves swiping a finger from right to left across the screen, but after a few days' use I found it more intuitive to depress the scroll dial for two seconds – something that's not made clear and was only discovered by accident.
A view of the Galaxy NX's Smart Panel from which camera settings are adjusted.
To access common settings such as shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, metering mode and autofocus mode, you're required to hit a small icon at the top left of the screen. This loads the Galaxy NX's Smart Panel from which all of the Galaxy NX's settings can be changed. It's not too dissimilar to hitting a quick menu or function button on a DSLR before navigating with the D-pad, but it could prove more challenging for those who don't use touch screen devices regularly.
The sheer size of the 4.8in touchscreen transforms Live View composition. During the time I used the camera, I'd say 60% of the shots I took were composed via the screen rather than the EVF, only reverting to the EVF when bright lighting conditions and pesky reflections hampered a clear view. Raising the camera up to the eye revealed the automatic eye-sensor detection wasn't as fast as we'd had hoped for. Designed to switch the feed automatically between screen and EVF (with no manual override option), we half expect this to be improved before the final production samples are released.
Testing a pre-production sample of the Samsung Galaxy NX in Seoul, South Korea.
Making a connection to a Wi-fi hotspot was incredibly quick and we experienced no issues when we downloaded apps from the Google Play store. Instagram, Snapseed and Facebook were all installed in a matter of minutes. I quickly became a fan of the Galaxy NX's connectivity and the way it allows you to instantly share with family and friends, just like a smartphone or tablet. Everything from connecting to the Internet to editing images and then uploading them to social media seemed easier and more intuitive on the Galaxy NX than other CSCs I've used with Wi-fi functionality.
The size of the Galaxy NX's battery (right) is significantly larger than the Galaxy Camera's (left).
Unlike the Samsung Galaxy camera, I experienced little trouble in regard to battery life. With a more muscular grip than the Samsung Galaxy camera, the Galaxy NX accommodates a much larger battery that'll get you through a day without searching for a mains socket. After a days' shooting, editing and uploading, the battery level was getting low, but it did get me through a day without a recharge. Much like a smartphone drinks its juice quickly when it's connected to Wi-fi, the Galaxy NX should be charged at every opportunity. Thankfully it supports USB charging and I took advantage of this on the move by plugging it into my Proporta USB TurboCharger 7000 World Pack.
First impressions of the battery life are that it's superior to the Samsung Galaxy Camera – a camera that gained a reputation for quickly using its power when all of its functions were used.
Autofocus operation is snappy from the combined contrast and phase detect system, however we did experience some shutter lag when attempting to shoot high-speed action sequences. Compared to a DSLR, the Samsung Galaxy NX didn't feel quite as responsive – something that could be put down to it being a pre-production sample that wasn't running a final version of the latest firmware.
Although the Samsung Galaxy NX is unlikely to be a big hit with traditional DSLR photographers, its appeal lies with the younger generation who'd like a camera to operate in a similar way to their smartphones and tablets. The huge touchscreen at the rear is likely to entice photographers who want a larger screen for composition and reviewing purposes, while the Android operating system will attract the type of photographer who'd like to edit images quickly using apps before sharing them globally via email or social media. We expect it might take a bit of time to catch on, but having the versatility of being able to swap lenses on a compact system camera that runs Android is a superb concept, and one that's currently only been achieved by Samsung.
WDC's Reviews Editor, Michael Topham, lays hands on a pre-production sample of a Samsung Galaxy NX at Samsung's Research and Development centre in Seoul, South Korea.
As the younger generation of photographers come through, you can't help but feel that the Samsung Galaxy NX is an example of the type of camera they'll want to use. The Galaxy NX exhibits Samsung's faith in its NX-series and the investment it is making in where it sees the future of photography going. At present, the Samsung Galaxy NX is the only compact system camera to run the Android operating system, but who knows how long it'll be before other manufacturers release their own variations to meet popular demand? Our inkling is that Sony could be future competition for Samsung in this area of the market, but this is purely speculation and we're yet to read any rumours suggesting that Sony could roll out an Android CSC in the future.
First Look Video
Our first look video gives you all the information on the new Samsung Galaxy NX.//
First Impressions
Even though the Galaxy NX looks exactly like you'd imagine an Android NX camera to look (especially having seen the Galaxy Camera) it still makes you do a double take the first time you see it. In the hand it feels not unlike the NX20, on which is based. It's a similar size and it has a good grip, but of course there's just the one input dial on the top. The lack of external controls is a little disconcerting, but of course everything is controlled by the giant touch screen on the back, which is, as you'd expect, magnificent.
The Android interface is what it is, it's the camera interface that takes a little getting used to. There's just so much going on – pop-up, slide out sub menus in all directions, some of which are customisable, which is a little confusing when it's someone else's set up but when it's your own it will I'm sure be very quick and intuitive to get to everything.
Featuring the Hybrid AF sensor used in the NX300, the AF is snappy, and the sample I played with had no trouble capturing sharp shots of the BMX display that Samsung had laid on for us to point the cameras at, even though the light levels weren't great.
Overall it looks a formidable camera. If it manages to combine the image quality and performance of the NX300 (to which we gave a Gold Award) with the user experience of the Galaxy Camera, it will be a great success and find an eager market.
Operating System
Of course the 4G connectivity is only half of the story, and not even the most important half, because like the Galaxy Camera the Galaxy NX runs on Android, the same operating system that powers its Galaxy phones and tablets. This offers several key benefits.
1. It means that pretty much everyone under the age of 40 already knows how to use it, at least in the auto mode.
2. Users will be able to install and use the same creative apps that they love on their phones, such as Instagram.
3. They'll also be able to add additional functionality to the camera as new apps are introduced, rather than the feature list being set in stone, and superceded by a newer model before the buyer has barely walked out of the shop.
It's not all good news, of course. There are drawbacks to Android. The time it takes Android to boot up from scratch means sudden fleeting moments may be missed. Touch screens are not as quick or intuitive to use for key settings as physical dials and buttons. Also, the Galaxy Camera is so power hungry that the battery lasts about as long as an ice cream in a sauna. Hopefully the latter issue will have been addressed in the NX.
What does it mean for Samsung?
The Samsung NX system of interchangeable lens cameras is actually pretty good. In fact the NX300 is a corker, having ironed out most of the issues we had with its predecessors (such as slow AF and processing times). The iFunction interface is one of the finest on the market, and the image quality is up there with the best. The lenses are not to be sniffed at either.
But lets face it, there hasn't exactly been a queue of customers beating down Samsung's door to buy one. They're not that easy to find, for a start. It seems the Samsung brand doesn't resonate that well with the enthusiast audience and, to be frank, the NX system hasn't offered much that isn't also offered by the more established photo brands.
But the Galaxy NX changes all that. It brings something to the table than none of its CSC rivals can touch. It may not get a lot of love from the older, traditional camera club crowd (in fact they're likely to hate it) but for the younger, social media generation who have caught the photography bug and want to invest in something more serious the Galaxy NX will be like catnip. As such it could well inspire the next generation of interchangeable lens photographers.
The Galaxy NX could signal the end of Samsung's attempts to take on the likes of Canon and Nikon at their own game, and instead focus on starting up a new game of its one, one which the traditional camera brands have little to no chance of winning. It's a worrying prospect for the old guard, not in the short term but in the longer term.
At the moment millions crave the latest Galaxy phones, but nobody really aspires to own a Samsung DSLR/CSC, even those who end up buying one. But when my own kids, and their classmates, are old enough to earn their own money and want to get into serious creative photography, which is the interchangeable lens camera that's going to catch their eye? My bet is that it's going to be something with a massive screen on the back that looks not unlike the Samsung Galaxy NX.


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There's bad news for thousands of trees in La Crosse. The Emerald Ash Borer has found its way into the city limits for the first time.
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The Ash Borer feeds off of an Ash Tree until it dies, then moves on to the next one.
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Officials will start checking other nearby trees for infestations.
The tree was spotted by someone in town for an Invasive Species Expo. He works throughout the Midwest helping communities deal with invasive species and knew the signs to look for. "The gallery is S-shaped, it's kind of a serpentine gallery goes back and forth and that's very indicitive of Emeral Ash Borer. It's the only insect that feeds on ash trees that's going to make that shaped gallery," said Jeff Palmer.
Experts estimate the more than 5,000 ash trees in the city will be infected within the next eight years.
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Barbara? Have you paid that $14,000 FPPC fine yet? How's Nick Conway doing?
Why is this perfect example of lies about the 710 even given space for printing?? Babs obviously has invested some way in this proposed project, no doubt, nefariously, subject to yet another huge fine for illegal practices. Check out the facts before taking any of this to heart, read all the official documentation on www.no710.com
Wake up Barbara! Seriously it's more like disconnecting from a "Clean World". Exhaust from freeways shortens our lifespan. Building toll tunnels that will dump MAJOR pollution into residential neighborhoods is just BAD planning. If you want facts go to: "No 710 Freeway Extension" on Facebook and read REAL information. Messina is bought and paid when it comes to the 710. The people want light rail to move people, cargo rail to move goods and these kind of investments.
If I were a resident of Alhambra, after reading this concoction of lies, I wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry.
How is it that someone who misappropriated $14,000, was not prosecuted, and was elected Mayor? What kind of a City government could return such a person to power?
Everything in this piece is a gross distortion and underestimation of the costs and health and safety risks posed by building a tunnel under the Arroyo Seco Historic Parkland. Shame on you Messina for all if your gross misrepresentations.
Paula S.
Pasadena, Ca.
Barbara Messina cites public polling in favor of completing the 710 tunnel. I would like to know if the pollsters included in their question: "Would you be willing to pay a toll of up to $15 to take the tunnel?" This little detail (actually a big issue) keeps getting left out of the conversation by the pro-710 folks. If commuters avoid paying the toll, (and I don't blame them) they end up on the city streets leading to more congestion. If trucks are the only commuters paying the toll, you have trucks carrying freight from the Ports in the tunnel clogging up the 210 and 134. She also cites the cost. The so-called "Big Dig" in Boston ended up costing $22 billion. Why does she think the cost will only be $5.3 billion?
What is sad here is our bureaucracies are working harder for the interests of foreign countries and their need to get their slave labor manufactured cheap plasticware out of the ports and to American markets more efficiently than they are the people whose taxes pay their salaries. Can we call it treason yet?
Knowing something about Barbara, I can't help but wonder who helped her write this nonsense. She has a tough time with complete paragraphs, let alone an entire opinion piece.
It is hard to take anything she says seriously due to her long history of ethical lapses. If Barbara says the 710 tunnel is a good thing, then I know it isn't - at least not for the public.
Citywatchla.com has the best explanation of the "in bed" Politics of the Fasana/ Messina cabal. Please look for the Najarian article published yesterday. It beautifully explains the sorted relationship between Messina and SGVSOG. 86 people from Duarte will decide the fate of the region. This is good old boy style politics at it's worst.
Don't let these crooked politicians determine the future of the region we all live in and love.
Paula S.
Pasadena, Ca.
The big mystery here is who wrote this piece for Barbara Messina. After having done extensive research on this person, countless hours of having to listen to her irritating voice, and well acquainted with her speech pattern, I am of the opinion she does not posses the vocabulary to execute this narrative. The written piece contains grammatical structure that is not consistant with her speech patterns, technical knowledge that she could not previously grasp. Did Katehrine Padilla or Bo Huddy write this for her. This piece is more consistant with that of a consultant than Barbara Messina. By the way, no one has come to El Sereno to ask anyone what we think about ths tunnel, that in itself is a lie.
I question all of the points Mayor Messina makes about the SR 710 EIR starting with the header "Connecting with a cleaner world." How will adding more traffic, which will result in more congestion and in turn more vehicle emissions result in a cleaner world? You don't have to be an engineer to know that adding road capacity increases vehicle usage and congestion. We saw what happened when the 210 was extended east. The only way to reduce congestion and clean the air in the LA basin is to REDUCE THE USE OF VEHICLES. Not only will the 710 tunnel not result in less vehicles and cleaner air, it will blow the vehicle exhaust out of the ends of the tunnel which means at the north, the Huntington Hospital and Sequoyah School and, at the south, the border between El Sereno and Alhambra near many residential neighborhoods. I wonder how many residents in these neighborhoods know the danger to their health this poses? And since it's being promoted at a public-private partnership, the cost of the 710 tunnel will be supported by tolls estimated at $8-$12 per trip. I wonder how many of those "supporters" Messina refers to in her article would be willing to pay this toll or are even aware of it? Mayor Messina may have people in Alhambra fooled but she can't fool those in other cities who have representatives that are asking the right questions.
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Ever feel like you're being manipulated into undermining your own instinct? Think back when we were kids. We knew when we were told about the starving children that we should appreciate the food on our dinner plate and wanting a cookie instead was wrong. We knew we were being manipulated into eating what we didn't have an appetite for. That sent some of us into a resistance and a stubborn inner "no" no matter how many times we were told finishing that plate was the healthy choice and the right thing to do.
That's the same feeling I got when I read the January 17, 2003 letter from Barbara Messina published in the Pasadena Weekly. Only the dinner plate is full of freeways, traffic, big rig trucks, pollution, neighborhood devastation and 9 miles of toll tunnels through El Sereno, South Pasadena, and Pasadena, and the mommy is Alhambra Mayor Barbara Messina. What kind of mother pushes a poisonous plate at her young ones and tells them it's healthy?
As residents of this densely populated already freeway full area, our appetite has been ruined. The sugar cookies of Metro's other projects; light rail, bikeways, buses and trams, pedestrian paths are being held hostage until we finish the rancid 710 meat rotting after 6 decades in front of us. It's abusive to make anyone sit at the dinner table until every morsel on that plate is gulped down, especially when mommy knows it will make us sick.
I don't understand Barbara Messina. Her city, Alhambra is a planning mess. The streets are continually denuded of trees and parkways to cater to automobile traffic. High density housing and office buildings are built by design to cater to individual automobiles and not to be inclusive or accessible to any other more affordable form or convenient transportation model. What qualifies as future public health to her? More freeways?
Does she have a plan to put a glass bubble over Alhambra to keep the freeway pollutants out? What about all of the cars of residents that cram her streets just to get around? She helped create a localized traffic nightmare instead of guiding her city to alleviate it by not creating building density near transportation centers. If she really wanted Alhambra to mimic the Alhambra of Spain and the streets of Granada, then that would require the narrowing of streets not widening them and making her city a walkable one.
Barbara Messina certainly cannot claim ignorance. She is informed by her own involvement with experts in SCAG, COG, and the Metro Board. Yet she appears to want a sugar cookie instead of a healthy, fortifying dinner herself. Her sugar cookie is the 710 Freeway and she resists other healthy offerings with a firm "no." How weird. There is no sweetness in that.
Dianne Patrizzi
Pasadena, CA
If they build it, I promise to use it.
The stats that Messina quotes of all these cities that want the project were collected by Alhambra's own lobbyist years ago. And that was for the surface route not a tunnel. Ask Miss Barbara how much Alhambra has paid for the pro-710 lobbyists over the years?? A lot. There are so many holes in Messina's statements that she is frankly not worth my time to dispute them. Get the facts on no710.com. Her recent attempt to get Ara Najarian off the MTA Board just shows she doesn't play well with others and that people should question every single word and action that she does. It's too bad too. Because those of us who want responsible transportation solutions would be willing to help Alhambra too if she weren't so nasty.


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April 12, 2013 - 9:32am
POPLARVILLE - The student body at Pearl River Community College elected 20-year-old sophomores from Hattiesburg as Mr. and Miss PRCC 2013.
Mr. and Miss PRCC at Pearl River Community College are, seated, Zaccheus Husband and Stevany Jackson, both of Hattiesburg. With them are, from left, Sophomore Class Favorites Presley Stiglets of Hattiesburg and Colton Turnage of Sandy Hook; and Freshman Class Favorites Desmond Edmondson of Hattiesburg and Breanna Peters of Brandon.
Class favorites at PRCC's Forrest County Center are Chris Harris, from left, and Tiffany Lee, both of Hattiesburg, freshmen; and George E. Curtis of Glendale, sophomore. Not pictured is sophomore class favorite Tiffany Moreno of Columbia.
Jarrod Wilson of Waveland is sophomore class favorite at the Pearl River Community College Hancock Center. Not pictured is class favorite Shantel Zar, also of Waveland.
Freshmen class favorites at the Hancock Center of Pearl River Community College are Miranda Rutherford of Bay St. Louis and Micah Steiner of Pass Christian.
April 12, 2013 - 10:21am
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society awarded five prestigious honors to Pearl River Community College at the organization's recent convention in San Jose, Calif.
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watched it , nice job dude!
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Last month, Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel celebrated its 125th anniversary. To mark the occasion, guests enjoyed cocktail receptions, concerts and other fun activities – including a 125-foot birthday cake! Today on our blog, Ken Hayward, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the historic Mackinac Island establishment, shares a recap of the celebrations.
On July 10th, 2012 Grand Hotel turned 125 years old. It was an exciting week commemorated with a 125-foot birthday cake, cocktail receptions, presentations, fireworks, golf, bocce and croquet tournaments, and a Saturday night finale with a Governor's Gala and live concert by John Pizarelli.
Cake preparations took place all week as Executive Chef Hans Burtscher prepared the cake. 1,600 eggs, 300 lbs of sugar, and 124 lbs of flour were used to make the cake and homemade butter cream frosting. Intricate details were placed, including 1,500 blooms of orange spray roses, red and yellow roses, white and yellow daisies, and button mums. The cake was delivered one section at time along the porch overlooking the Tea Garden. The weather was perfect as guests gathered to enjoy sparkling wine compliments of Michigan's own L.Mawby Winery. Dan Musser III, President of Grand Hotel, delivered a speech to the crowd and then cut the ceremonial first piece.
On Thursday evening Grand Hotel hosted a community grand opening for the Grand Hotel stables. The Grand Hotel Stables were designed and built by Mackinac Island Carriage Tours for Grand Hotel and not only provide a brand new state of the art home for 12 horses but also serves as a museum with antique carriages, open to the publicdaily. Family and friends enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and refreshments as the Grand Hotel Orchestra played in the background.
On Friday the official anniversary weekend began with a presentation of a letter of congratulations by Congressman Dan Benishek to Dan Musser III. Friday evening included a cocktail reception on the front porch, dinner in the Main Dining Room, and then champagne reception compliments of Veuve Clicquot and fireworks show provided by Colonial Fireworks. Paul W. Smith of Detroit's WJR welcomed guests from the balcony of the Presidential Suite and introduced Dan Musser III who also welcomed guests to the evening. Paul W. Smith did a countdown and the fireworks began with music choreographed by Grand Hotel Music Director Alex Graham with each song chosen with significance to the 125th anniversary of the hotel.
Saturday morning kicked off with a presentation by Carleton Varney of Dorothy Draper and Company, Grand Hotel decorator. Carleton shared his passion and vision behind dressing the Grand Lady. Carleton has designed every room in the hotel with 385 individually decorated guest rooms. This year he designed the Stockbridge Suite, which has many furniture items from the original Stockbridge estate. Stockbridge purchased the land on which Grand Hotel sits. Many adornments in the hotel have come from around the world, including the chandeliers in the Theatre where Carleton spoke that day. The chandeliers are from a castle in London and were going to be disposed of until Carleton saved them for part of his vision for the hotel.
Following Carleton's speech was a special recognition to all 125 Grand Hotel employees who have served over ten years. It says a lot about the third generation family running the hotel. Two employees were recognized for 40 years of service. John Hulett, Senior Vice President and Ken Salmon, Vice President of Hospitality and Maître D. Both gentlemen received a 125th anniversary print of the hotel by artist Marlee Brown, Dan Musser III's wife.
The morning events concluded with a Q&A session with the Musser family facilitated by Paul W. Smith. In attendance was Dan Musser, Jr. wife Amelia Musser, along with their children: daughter Robin Agnew, son Dan Musser III, wife Marlee Brown, and daughter Mimi Cunningham. The afternoon continued with golf, bocce and croquet tournaments. At 5:30, guests visited the front porch for a cocktail reception before the evening's Governor's Gala where 3 former governors were in attendance. With a souvenir menu guests enjoyed a signature six-course meal and wine designed by Executive Chef Hans Burtscher.
Master of Ceremonies Paul W. Smith began the evening followed by the blessing of the meal by Reverend Ron Smith. After dinner service, speeches were delivered by Dan Musser, Jr. Chairman Grand Hotel, Mr. Dan Loepp, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Governor William Milliken, Governor James Blanchard, Governor John Engler, Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, a video message from Governor Rick Snyder who was away, and Dan Musser, III, President of Grand Hotel.
The evening concluded in the Theatre with a live concert performance by John Pizarelli.
For those in attendance, we are glad you were able to join Grand Hotel celebrate their 125th anniversary and we hope the memories created are as special to you as they are to us. We hope to see you in 2037 when we celebrate our 150th anniversary.
Ken Hayward is the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Grand Hotel. Ken is responsible for all group and individual sales efforts for Grand Hotel. In addition, he directs advertising and public relations activities and is involved in leadership of hotel operations. Ken lives on Mackinac Island during the season and in Okemos, Michigan during the offseason with his wife, Nancy, and their two children, Alexandra and Zachary.


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Back At Oracle Corporation (The Return Of The Thin White Duke) November 30, 2011Posted by Richard Foote in Richard's Musings.
I've been very quiet on the blogging front lately, so apologies for that.
One of the main reasons is that after a period of nearly 10 years, I've decided to take up a position back at Oracle Corporation as a "Principal Solutions Consultant" in sunny Canberra. So things have been rather hectic, finishing up in my previous job and starting up afresh at Oracle. Things have certainly changed a lot over this time, with new offices and a much larger workforce than worked in Canberra previously. Some things haven't changed such as I've still got my old email address and the same employee number (2020) as before. I've got that feeling of being really excited again at work which I've missed recently so I'm really looking forward to my many new adventures to come at Oracle.
The good news is that I've been given the green light to continue on with my blogging activities so expect action on that front here again soon. I'll still be keeping it technical (unless there's a new David Bowie album or Pink Floyd Box-set to discuss of course) and I'll still be talking mainly about indexes as there's heaps that I'll still like to cover such as Secondary Indexes on IOTs as promised previously, as well as looking at more "exotic" indexes such as those for Spatial, XML, Oracle Text etc. There are also a few "rumours" regarding not needing indexes with Exadata which might potentially become full-blown myths if I don't do something about it🙂
I'll also get back to answering the various questions that have been building up over the past few weeks.
So stay tuned !!
- 2. normandunbar - November 30, 2011
sounds to me as if the HR system in use at Oracle never deletes employees – simply flags them as "gone away". Then, when you return, flags them as "back again" and there you have it!
Forward planning? Do they know that someday you'll be back? I think we should be told!
Good luck in the new job.
- Gary - December 2, 2011
It's part of Larry's "Acquire the Earth" plan. Given enough time, EVERYONE will be an Oracle employee….
- 3. Aman.... - November 30, 2011
Good luck Richard for the new role🙂 .
- 4. Surachart Opun - November 30, 2011
Sound great. Good Luck.
- 5. Brian Tkatch - December 1, 2011
Great news for you!
Now, convince them to have you write that book…
- Brian Tkatch - December 19, 2011
And you'll vouch for it's accuracy?🙂
Your blog explains a whole lot more than just how to index. It explains how indexes work with good examples. That's the stuff that i want to read!
- 6. Craig - December 1, 2011
Congrats on the new gig. Very much deserved.
- 7. Tony - December 1, 2011
Congratulations on your new gig. Glad to hear that the blog will still be around with new content. Best wishes to you in your new position.
- 9. Alberto Frosi - December 2, 2011
Congratulations Richard and good luck for your new position.
- 10. Fahd Mirza - December 2, 2011
Congrats and touch-wood.
- 11. Thomas Kyte - December 3, 2011
Welcome back! This is good news🙂
- 12. Asif Momen - December 3, 2011
Congratulations and good luck !!!


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March 27, 2013 —
The supervisor of the Town of Liberty asked members of the public and the town board, the planning board and the zoning board to speak out on the question of whether they wanted to stick with the zoning that was adopted in 2011, or go back to the zoning that was implemented in 1987. Although three of the current town board members voted to adopt the current code, it now seems likely that the board will vote to erase the several years of work of the committee which was formed to update the zoning maps and the uses allowed in the various districts, and which continues its work to examine the zoning code.
The item that perhaps received the most attention was the former Stevensville Hotel in Swan Lake. The hotel has been empty for several years, but was formerly operated for a few years by a couple who catered to, among other groups, customers who came to Sullivan County to participate in paintball events.
There are no hotel resorts remaining in the Town of Liberty since the closure of Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel in the 1980s. The town board eliminated the resort hotel zoning district in 2011. In the 1980s the town developed a planned use development floating zone, which could accomodate a resort hotel if it were amended do to do.
But Todd Gallo, the son of the owners of the hotel, said he could not obtain a buyer for the property because it is now a non-conforming use due to the zoning change, and investors are not willing to invest in non-conforming uses. With the exception of this hotel, which operated for a few years in the 2000s, no new resort hotels have opened in Sullivan County in the past 50 years or more.
A member of the audience asked if the zoning for that particular property could be changed without changing the entire zoning scheme back to the one that was adopted in 1987.
Charlie Barbuti, the town supervisor, said that while he is new to the office and not that familiar with laws, he thought that could not be done because it would be "spot zoning," which is illegal.
Another matter that was of concern to the attendees was the fact that in order to maintain open space in the town, the minimum lot for a subdivision in the agricultural district was increased from two acres to 10. Several members of the audience said that this type of zoning is too restrictive. A similar discussion was held in the Town of Bethel several years ago, and the minimum lot size in the ag district was changed from one to three acres.
There was quite a bit of discussion about whether it would be better to mix the two zoning maps because the new maps had some clear advantages over the old one. For instance, the new zones incorporate the principles of development encouraging more density in and near the hamlets, where there is some infrastructure, with density lessening out toward more rural zones, where there is little infrastructure. Also, the new zones span entire parcels, whereas before, some parcels were divided with part of single parcel located in one zone and part of the same parcel in another.
Several speakers reiterated that one of the town's most important goals was to increase the tax base, which may have been related to the fact that several summer camps in the town, which pay no taxes, used to be special uses but since the zoning change have become non-conforming uses.
Greg Woods, a member of the zoning review committee, said the town appeared to be unfriendly to non-conforming uses. He specifically mentioned Upper Ferndale Road, though even if the town does revert to 1987 zoning that would not change the status of the camps on that road which has been residential since then.
It was noted that one camp on the road has received 22 permits for expansion projects since 2000, and thus the actions of town officials could not reasonably be considered to be "unfriendly."
Barbuti, the owner of a furniture store in Liberty who arranged to have the staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency set up shop in his store in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, invited the owners of several summer camps to previous meetings of the Zoning Review Committee, but has not yet invited property owners of the surrounding homes.


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Sullivan County District Attorney Jim Farrell announced today that Daquan Gray, aka "Day Day", age 21, of Monticello, N.Y. was sentenced in Sullivan County Court by County Judge Michael McGuire today, August 7, 2012, to an aggregate sentence of 65 years in state prison and 5 years of post release supervision for Gang Assault and other violent felony charges.
Gray was convicted of all charges against him after a jury trial in March of this year. Farrell said that the evidence established that Gray, a ranking Bloods street gang member, shot a 27 year old man in the neck with a 32 caliber handgun on the morning of August 21, 2011, in the courtyard at Evergreen Housing Complex in the Village of Monticello.
The victim was paralyzed and is now a paraplegic, after the bullet lodged near his spine rendering him wheelchair bound for the rest of his life. The shooting stemmed from a disagreement between a ranking Bloods member and the victim over a girl. That ranking Bloods member, Jason Elder, aka "TI", was later apprehended by the FBI for drug conspiracy charges and is currently being prosecuted by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
In addition to the state prison sentence Gray was also fined $30,000, ordered to stay away from the victims and ordered to pay restitution for the spinal surgery that the victim endured, in the amount of $125,321.
As the violent triggerman, Gray faced up to 65 years in prison and received that maximum sentence, as recommended by the District Attorney's Office. Gray was arrested after an investigation by the Monticello Police led by Detective Sergeant Gerard Dietz. Gray was sentenced as a second violent felony offender having been previously convicted in 2008 of shooting another man with a handgun in Monticello. Gray was on parole for that violent assault when he shot and paralyzed the victim in this case.
Three other men, Isaiah Blanch, aka "Tall Blood", age 25, Felix Rodriguez, aka "June June", age 20, both members of the Bloods street gang, and Messiah Lockhart, aka "Siah", age 32, a Bloods associate, were also convicted of Gang Assault in the Second Degree, by pleas of guilty for their role in surrounding the victim and preventing his escape so Gray could shoot him. All three, including the two Bloods, admitted that they knew Gray had a gun and the plan was to shoot and harm the victim. All three were previously sentenced to 5 years in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision.
Farrell praised the work of the Monticello Detectives who put this case together and ADA Meagan Galligan who was the trial prosecutor. "Daquan Gray is a violent and dangerous gang member. The 65 year sentence serves clear notice that the gang violence in Monticello will not be tolerated. For those that continue to engage in this behavior and terrorize their neighbors the message is clear: you will be held accountable and responsible and you will be removed from the community so you cannot harm others.
The residents of Monticello and Evergreen have a right to live in peace and not have to worry about the safety of their families because of violence and gang shootings. The Monticello Police, Det. Dietz, ADA Galligan and my office worked tirelessly to obtain justice in this case and the sentence today vindicates all of their hard work and effort." Farrell said.


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$250 raised in pet kissing booth fundraiser
The Coulee Region Humane Society reached the maximum monetary donation for its Valentine's Day kissing booth fundraiser.
More than 100 people participated in the event, which raised the maximum $250 by teaming up with Petfinder.com.
Community members could take pictures with an adoptable pet and give them a smooch. For every kiss, Petfinder.com donated $10 to the humane society. For every adoption, Petfinder donated $50. The maximum dollar amount was $250.
Coulee Region Humane Society Development and Marketing Coordinator Liz Meil says they're excited about the turnout and will release how animals were adopted as a result of the event on Friday afternoon.
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This message is to the two moms who are nursing their babies, but the babies are starting to fall off the growth charts. It is also to any moms who have a skinny baby, failure to thrive, etc. Also, for those vegetarian/vegan moms, or those on restricted diets due to food allergies (I know about this all too well) ....
Please have your baby's MMA (methylmalonic acid) levels checked. This is a blood or urine (urine tends to be more concentrated, perhaps more accurate) test that can see if B-12 is working correctly. B-12 levels themselves can be normal or even high, but they are fictitious (as I was told by Sally Pacholok, R.N., author of the book "Could it be B-12?").
B-12 deficiency (or B-12 that isn't working in the body) can cause mental retardation, neurological problems among other things - but most/all of this is reversible if caught quickly enough and treated with simple vitamin therapy.
B-12 is found in beef and dairy, so if you are a vegetarian/vegan for personal or food-allergy reasons, or if you have asymptomatic pernicious anemia you could be passing on B-12 deficiency to your baby, or your baby might have something wrong and B-12 doesn't work correctly in their body.
My son has stopped gaining weight, and I thought it was because I was too stressed to produce much milk, or not feedign him enough solids. His head circumference is staying the same size, so it is slipping on the growth charts ... We had his urine MMA checked and it was high. We had it done again, and it was still high, even though his serum B-12 is normal (this is just to say, the B-12 level can be in the normal range, and the baby not be anemic (CBC hemoglobin higher than 10.5), but if B12 is not working in the body then MMA levels start to shoot up and there is a problem). We are seeing a gastroenterologist and a hemotologist.
Here's something to read (just for information)
It's probably not a bad idea to have it checked.
Hope this is helpful,
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Do you think Lauriers professors are the best in the province? Do you have a favourite professor who makes every class memorable? Think that your profs are at the top of their game? Well, then its time to give props to your profs! Get ready for TVOs Best Lecturer Competition maybe this is the year a lecturer from Laurier will win the coveted title of Ontarios Best Lecturer!
Created to recognize the best and brightest professors in Ontario, the 2010 Big Ideas Best Lecturer Competition allows students from all the provinces colleges and universities to have their say. And if Laurier wins, it means great recognition for our professors, our university, and a $10,000 TD Insurance Meloche Monnex scholarship.
Heres your chance to nominate your favourite Laurier lecturers. This year, for the first time ever, nominations will be accepted from now until Monday, October 12, 2009 thats more than a month to work on getting your professors names in the running for the big competition. For the first time in the history of the competition, last years big winner was a college Canadore College in North Bay currently holds bragging rights to the title of Ontarios Best Lecturer. This year it could be Laurier!
Its easy to nominate a professor and were asking you to help spread the word. Lets nominate as many lecturers as possible and increase Lauriers chances! Each nominator will be entered into a contest to win one of two iPod Touch devices.
Heres how to do it:
After September 8, visit the official TVO Best Lecturer Facebook page (address details to be announced) and send a direct message with detailed information on the nominated lecturer
Be sure to include the full name of the professor and their department, Wilfrid Laurier University and a short description (between 50 and 100 words) detailing the reason(s) the professor should be nominated as Best Lecturer, and your full name, email, address and telephone number.
After submitting the nomination form, a TVO producer may respond by email for more details.
Lets show the rest of the province that Laurier professors truly deserve the title of Ontarios Best Lecturer!
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The boys are suddenly art experts when word gets out a few girls in class are models for a mature-audiences-only exhibit! Later, it's a perfect day for a wedding - but who's the lucky couple? And why is Akira wearing the groom's tuxedo?
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Hello fellow php dev,
I have a PhP code to send email with attached files if any.
If files are attached, email is sent correctly, content + files
If no file is attached an empty file named "Part 1.2" 0 kbytes is attached that creates warning by firewalls that consider it as a suspect file.
The code is below, how can I avoid that empty file to be sent ???
Thank you for your kind help
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Karl Kuppler received a J.D. degree from the University of Illinois in 1981. Today, he continues in private practice and frequently speaks and writes about tax and estate planning topics. He is currently president of the Rotary Club of Peoria and the Community Foundation of Central Illinois Depository. He has received numerous professional awards and is the author of a chapter on state taxation in the 1988 Annual Survey of Illinois Law, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.


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The letter, signed by dozens of businesses, government and university leaders, is part of an effort to locate the satellite office in Denver, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet's office said Thursday. Accelerate Colorado, a partnership between businesses and local governments, sent the letter to Commerce Secretary John Bryson.
"Colorado will put the (patent office) at the center of one of the country's most vibrant clusters of innovation, technological development, and economic growth," Bennet said in a statement issued by his office. "Accelerate Colorado's letter is the latest example of a state that has coalesced in support of bringing a patent office here.
"The widespread support throughout the state along with the economic and geographic advantages it provides make Colorado the best location for a new satellite office," Bennet added.
Colorado is a national leader in technological business development and innovation and maintains a growing advanced manufacturing sector, the letter says. Its low cost of living and desirability has led to a high retention rate of current workers and the continued successful recruitment of new workers.
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We have three Italian courses on our programme: A half day course explaining the essential techniques for making pasta, risotto and seasonal pesto, plus two full day courses exploring the regional ingredients and classic dishes of Northern and Southern Italy.
Southern Italian Cookery
Our Southern Italian cookery course features dishes redolent with the sunshine and sparking seas of Naples, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily. The recipes covered reflect the delicious seafood and verdant produce of these regions from clams, squid and sardines to courgette flowers, Amalfi lemons and almonds.
Dishes typically included are:
Linguine alla Vongole (clams)
Insalata di Seppia
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Stuffed Sardines
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Torta Caprese
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- Bread making dough, proving, kneading, baking – plus variations
- Pasta – making, rolling and cutting
- Shellfish preparation of clams and squid and cooking methods
- Preparation of fish for stuffing
- Preparation of pork – battering escalope, stuffing and rolling
- Preparation of courgettes and/or flowers, making batter, deep frying
- Cake preparation – method for chocolate, egg separation, whisking, use of ground almonds instead of flour
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Go ahead and shake 'em…Just don't break 'em
1/25/11 Rockies Bobbleheads are back.
I think baseball bobbleheads are a one of a kind collectable. There are a lot of different baseball bobbleheads out there but as far as the Rockies are concerned it's quite possible to collect all of them.
Here's a little bobblehead history for you.
Bobbleheads are thought to date back at least 150 years. The earliest known reference to anything "bobblehead like" is from the 1842 short story "The Overcoat" by Nikolai Gogol. There was a character in this story described as having a neck which was "like the neck of plaster cats which wag their heads".
Several years later ceramic figures of animals, ranging in size from about 6 to 8 inches, were produced in Germany. The heads of these German toys were spring-connected heads and were referred to as "nodders" or "bobbers".
In the 1920s, a New York Knicks basketball player bobblehead was created and this sparked a renewed interest in bobbleheads. However, by the 1930s interest had waned. From 1930- 1950s bobbleheads were only produced in very small numbers as novelty items.
Beginning 1960 Major League Baseball decided to create a series of paper-mache bobblehead dolls for every baseball team.
Unfortunately the bobbleheads were all made with the same angel-like face. Player-specific dolls for Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente and Roger Maris were produced for the first time and sold to fans during the 1960 World Series.
Their uniforms were different but just as before the bobbleheads had identical faces. These bobbleheads were made from flimsy paper-mache construction not very many of them still exist in good shape. Most suffer from major chipping and cracking.
In the 1970's they started using ceramic materials to make the bobble heads. The popularity of bobbleheads began to spread to other sports as well as musicians.
The original Beatles bobblehead set is one of the most famous and rare of all time and is quite a valuable collectible today.
By the mid-1970s, bobble head popularity again began to fizzle and bobblehead production nearly ceased.
Almost twenty years would pass before the bobblehead would make another comeback.In the 1990s manufacturing processes allowed bobbleheads to be made from plastic instead of ceramic. This material dramatically reducing the expense and difficulty of creating quality bobblehead products.
In 1999 the San Francisco Giants handed out 35,000 free Willie Mays bobbleheads during one of their games. These bobble heads were a huge hit among fans and collectors.
This giveaway and a decrease in manufacturing costs sparked the resurgence of the bobblehead.
There are even companies out there who offer customized bobbleheads.
Bobbleheads come in all shapes and sizes now. My favorites are the ones that get handed out as promotional items at the stadium.
Here are some examples of those.
Check out what the SFGiants did. In August 2010 they had a Grateful Dead Night..and gave away Jerry Garcia singing bobbleheads.
Mini Jerry sings "Suger Magnolia"
Same park..September Carlos Santana Night…The mini Carlos sings "Oye Coma Va". I want one of these but they're not cheap. If you find one make sure it has a working battery.
Santana threw out the first pitch of that game.
There are even controversial bobbleheads. Again this next one is from the Giants.
The Barry Bonds homerun tracking bobblehead.
Over the years the Rockies have dabbled in bobbleheads.
Here are all of the Rockies bobbleheads that I have or have found pictures for..I know there are a couple I'm missing but I couldn't find them.
I believe there was an Rockies announcer bobblehead that was handed out around 2000.
Here's the Larry Walker bobblehead from 2002.
Here's the Matt Holliday bobble head from 2008. Troy Tulowitzki's bobblehead from 2008.
Heres another Troy Tulowitzki bobblehead . The Modesto Nuts gave this one away when Tulo did his rehab there on August 9, 2009.
The Todd Helton 2001 Golden Glove bobbleheads were given to Coors Field patrons in 2002. Dan gave me this one a few years back. It's my favorite.
Here's a Todd Helton bobblehead that wasn't given away at Coors Field. This bobblehead was given away by the Salem Avalanche on May 3rd 2002.
Here's Todd striking a pose for his bobblehead handed out in 2008.
Jim Tracy had a bobblehead back in the day.
Even Rockies mascot Dinger is forever cast in ceramic. There were 10,000 of these handed out on July 21, 2002.
I found two non-Rockies Huston Street bobbleheads. It appears that these two bobbleheads were issued within a month of each other.
This one on April 16, 2006.
This one on May 19, 2006.
Here's a couple Jason Giambi bobbleheads. The first one was for his 400th homerun on May 21, 2009. It was given out on August 21, 2009.
This bobblehead was handed out by the Columbus Clippers on August 18, 2002.
Bobbleheads are fun from a collector's point of view because the ones handed out at baseball stadiums are of limited number. Interesting because they are a unique piece of baseball art and just plain cool because kids and adults alike dig 'em.
You can bet I'll be standing in at Coors Field onApril 17th, June 10th and August 20th.
I'm "D" The Rockpile Ranter and no matter how you shake yours… Bobbleheads are a fan favorite.
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What a wealth of information you are! Thanks for all of your research! I used to have a Jeff Kingery bobblehead, but don't see it at the moment. Fan Fest looked like so much fun for everyone! It's the first one that I missed. Next year for sure! Thanks Don.
Queen Geri-I think the Jeff Kingery bobblehead is the announcer bobblehead I was referring to in the entry. Sorry you had to miss Rockies Fest I know you really enjoy that day…D
Hey D,
BOBBLEHEADS?!!!!!! Awesome! Looks like I need to get tix to those games! Thanks for the heads up, bobbleheads are so cool.
Looking forward to the season to start!
I am one of those bobblehead fanatics.
I always said if I won the Lotto or Powerball I would open a bar called "Bobbles" and every wall would feature a different sports bobblehead.
Heck, even got lucky enought when I went to a Indians/Rays game in C-town to get a Drew Carey bobblehead….
Now if I can just have a dream and remember those numbers!
Rays Renegade
Thanks for the heads up on the bobble heads D!
I've wrote down the dates for those as well as the Team Poster/Photo day & Player T-Shirts, I ain't missin' out on those items!
I got the Tulo bobble head from 2008, a Todd Helton bobblehead tooth brush holder, that Dinger bobblehead in your pic (unopened) & the Jeff & Jack bobbleheads.
Oh yeah glad I haven't sent in my Event Services schedule or other wise I would've missed out on the T-shirt & bobblehead giveaways.Missy
"D"…Great story on bobbleheads. Been a fan of bobbleheads for many years…though not many in my collection. Ubaldo bobblehead giveway tomorrow, unfortunately I'll be at work.
Had dinner with a friend of mine along with his wife yesterday. He works for King Soopers. During dinner he hands me a bag…saying they were doing major cleaning of the store room and the two items in the bag were going to be thrown away. One of the items is the 2008 Todd Helton bobblehead. I could not believe it. Upon closer look, the box shows Todd in that infamous pose of the last out of the 2007 National League Championship . (The picture also shows Burns' slide into first base…"just a bit short".) Needless to say the dinner was on me. Just had to share that story with you (sorry for the long comment). Bobbleheads forever! D_L
D_L-Great Story brotha. I'm not a huge collector of bobbleheads but I can tell you I don't miss an opportunity to get one. I really like that 2008 Todd Helton bobblehead also. Thanks for sharing your story and welcome to the Rant…D
D: I (also my wife and son) actually did get to go to the Sunday's Ubaldo bobble head giveaway game; after some trading of work shifts and a promise of a future six-pack. We were able to get three dolls. I'm beginning to think the box is more interesting that the bobble head itself. We sat below the scoreboard in left field, in the handicap seats (my son is disabled). I saw the pictures you took of that game…very impressive! Much better that the pics one would buy at a sports collectables store. D-L
D-L-Welcome to the Rant brotha, nice job on the bobbleheads and I appreciate the kind words about my pics. Say hi next time you see me…D


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Mark Miller has decided to step down from his post as Senate Democratic leader.
Miller's office issued a statement Wednesday saying he plans to quit his post when the current legislative session ends in December.
The Monona Democrat ran unopposed in Tuesday's elections. The statement doesn't say why he chose to quit his leadership position and his spokeswoman didn't immediately return telephone messages.
Miller served as Senate Democrats' leader when they fled the state in 2011 to protest Republican Gov. Scott Walker's contentious law that stripped most public workers of nearly all their union rights.
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Iago is a very comfortable and well-equipped apartment just off the pedestrianised area of Hajos utca . This is ideal base from which to explore Budapest .
The roomy 120m2 apartment has seven big huge windows, very light and airy kitchen/dining area and a large living room which can double as an extra bedroom with an openable sofa bed if required . Absolute perfect for families , friends and two couples ! Good neighbours , quiet house .
Location : ... in a traditional building on the corner of two quiet streets, Iago is very close to sightseeing, transport links and restaurants. This is a very special apartment with central location. Set in the Golden Triangle in the heart of Budapest. Just moments walk from Opera House , Broadway , Basilica and the Jewish quarter .The public transport exceptional and some are nonstop nearby .
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apartment size : 120m2
bedroom : 2 ensuite double bedroom
beds : 1 queen size ( 160 x 200 ) and 1 king size ( 180 x 200 )
sleeps : 6/7
living room : double sofa bed ( 160 x 200 )
bathroom : 2 separate (1 with shower + 1 with bathtub/shower)
toilet : 2
kitchen : toaster , 2 different coffe makers , fridge/freezer , gas stove ,oven , kettle , tea , coffe
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Our stay in this apartment was more than perfect. The apartment is in a splendid condition and is so huge: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen, … The location is perfect: it's only a few minutes walk to the Opera house, Andrassy, the Parliament, the Jewish quarter (very nice area), … And there are several supermarkets in the neighborhood. The apartment is highly recommended!
The hosts Janos and Jozsef are so nice. When we arrived (it was after 11pm), they gave us a really friendly welcome of more than 1,5 hours. They gave us so much useful information about Budapest, the thermal baths, public transport, restaurants, … Many thanks to Janos and Jozsef!
Professional and reliable hosts. If you are mindful of the house rules - for the good of all. Take advantage of their restaurant tip! The houses in the area undergoing renovation. The house is seedy on the outside but nice on the inside. Four lock to get past into the apartment. Sometimes låsproceduren påfrestande.Tre bars on the street corner - Gabby at nights. The sun streams in from three directions. Gets hot in the bedrooms (but it was 32-39 degrees out there all the time when we were there). Well set flat - fits two couples or four adults although the apartment safely accommodate more guests. Two bathrooms. In one missing towel rack. Mirror should be in the one bedroom. And a micro should they might have in the kitchen (Ikea equipped). Everything worked as contracted. A nice deal.
Professionella och pålitliga värdar. Vill att du är uppmärksam på husets regler - för allas bästa. Ta vara på deras restaurangtips! Husen i området genomgår renoveringar. Huset är ruffigt på utsidan men trevligt på insidan. Fyra lås att ta sig förbi in i lägenheten. Ibland är låsproceduren påfrestande.Tre barer i gathörnet - pratigt på nätterna. Solen strömmar in från tre håll. Blir varmt i sovrummen (men det var 32-39 grader ute hela tiden då vi var där). Väldisponerad lägenhet - passar två par eller fyra vuxna även om lägenheten säkert rymmer fler gäster. Två badrum. I det ena saknas handdukshängare. Spegel borde finnas i det ena sovrummet. Och en mikro borde de kanske ha i köket (Ikea utrustad). Allt fungerade som avtalat. En schysst deal.
We greatly enjoyed staying at the apartment. The beds were comfortable, everything was well-arranged. The apartment is very well located, three blocks from the opera house, a ten-minute walk to the parliament building. There are many restaurants in the area.
The only drawback is that the street is very noisy. It didn't bother us much, but people are out at the billiards hall on the corner well into the night, talking loudly on the street. If it's summer and you need to have the windows open, you may want to bring earplugs. That wouldn't stop me from staying there again, but it may bother some people.
Janos was very helpful and organized, and was full of information about getting around Budapest. He gave a good deal of his time to orient us and make sure we knew how to navigate in Budapest.
I had a wonderful stay.The apartment was a good size and very clean.My host Janos also provided me with great recommendations were to eat.I will return.
Wonderful flat in the middle of town, very spacious and luxurious. Janos is an excellent host, very knowledgable and friendly - so much so that he took all 7 of us on a bike tour. Would definitely want to return again sometime soon!
Apartment is in a great location, feels very secure and is just as lovely as in the pictures. Amazing light from the big windows, doors and high ceilings, very spacious and tastefully decorated. The owners Janos and Jozsef are very friendly and accommodating and give good recommendations of less-touristy things to do. We wouldn't hesitate to book again if we return to Budapest.
We have just returned from Budapest and there are very warmly received by Janos and Jozsef. The apartment exceeded our expectations. It was huge and just as beautiful as the pictures on the site and that is sometimes different. But not here. Highly recommended.
We zijn net terug uit Boedapest en zijn daar bijzonder hartelijk ontvangen door Janos en Jozsef. Het appartement overtrof onze verwachtingen. Het was enorm groot en net zo mooi als op de foto's op de site en dat wil nog wel eens anders zijn. Hier dus niet.
Een echte aanrader.
Exceptionnel! L'appartement est spacieux, clair, très agréable. Bien situé, dans le centre de la ville. Nous étions 5 adultes, et nous avons passé un très agréable séjour. L'accueil est fantastique: Merci Janos et Joseph!
El anfitrión muy atento y amable, nos facilito todo tipo de información e incluso nos hizo algunas recomendaciones. Respecto al apartamento, perfecto y condiciones en gran estado. Situado en una zona céntrica, próximo a la ópera y a la basílica de San Esteban. En general, si volviera a Budapest repetiría en este apartamento sin duda alguna.
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A really freat place to visit Budapest, the apartment is comfortable, well furnished and you can get walking to anywhere in the city. The streets nearby are full of restaurants. Janos the host is simply great, making the arrangements was truly easy and he recommended us places to visit, to eat,.. in and near Budapest. He was helpful during our whole stay. I would recommend this apartment to anyone!!
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Prognosticatory Predilections
I couldn't help but notice that all the sports networks as well as the interwebs are abuzz as the second half of the baseball season commences. And with all the chatter comes the multitude of predictions. Can the Yankees overtake the Red Sox or will Tampa Bay make another run at the crown? Can the Tigers hold on in the mediocre AL Central? And who will come out on top in the equally mediocre NL Central?
Now, I know that commentators get paid for these prognostications and we'd probably whine if they didn't do it but it also seems kind of pointless. I mean, the reason the games are played is because we have no idea who's going to come out on top. And not knowing is half the fun. How else are we supposed to lose years off of our lives as a tie ballgame enters the ninth inning?
Sometimes, though, it's good to think about the future and specifically about the problems we might face. For instance, after seeing this video I now know never to talk to a robot.
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ROFLMAO! Awesome..thanks Allen!
You every notice that most of those "prediction" guys have a banner or webpage proudly proclaiming they got the entire NCAA Final Four correct in like 2003, or they predicted the AL Wild Card team two years in a row.
And the gambler dudes are even worse with their "no-fail" system that works 50 percent of the time.
Makes you wonder if you and I can play the crystal ball game and get rich faster than the experts.
I still think the Tigers can hold onto their divison as long as Verlander and Jackson stay healthy.
I have the Edwin "Action" Jackson fever, but then I have since he came to the Rays from the Dodgers.
Always fun to guess, but it really is exciting if the stars align just right.
Rays Renegade
Haha, very funny post, I loved the video. Don't talk to robots. Hey How do you get videos onto your blog. COuld you please reply to this question onto my blog and tell me step by step? Thanks🙂
Yep hillarious, gotta say the time machine one was my fav, I hate those guys, although the hyper-speed was almost as good….
Outside the Phillies Looking In
What's fun is watching them backpeddle when they mess up. They're about as accurate as the guys on my weather channel. C'est la vie!
I agree. Not knowing who comes out on top and who will be at the top when it is all over is the best part of baseball. That's when fanhood and rooting for your teams comes into play.


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Hi ladies! This is my 1st post. We recently found out we are expecting #2 in October and this is one of the 1st places I knew to visit! With Maya I just knew I would BF and it would be perfect. Yeah right! Maya was in the NICU after birth so I pumped and then when she came home we tried latching with no luck. So I continued to pump but then got so depressed with all the pumping I eventually stopped. It is something I so regret.
So now that I am expecting #2 I know that I want BF to work! My issues are that I don't really have that great of a support team here! My dh is wonderful but he just doesn't get it! Know what I mean. Then yesterday my Mom said "So are you going to try and BF again?" I said "Yes definitly!" My Mom then goes into "Ok Sarah you will be a machine and you also have Maya to take care of!" WTH?! I told her flat out that I really would like her to be supportive and that WAS NOT supportive! Jeez! So can you please tell me I can do this! LOL
Also something I am concerned about is......With Maya I had to pump from the get go. My colustrum was barely the amount of a pencil erasure (sp?) when I pumped. How will that sustain my baby? Also my milk did not come in until 6 days later! Is that ok if it happens again?
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