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The Spokane County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection to the vandalism at the Lake City Assembly of God church in Medical Lake.
Sometime Saturday night, church on East Grace Street was broken into. The church's associate pastor said the vandal sprayed fire extinguishers in several rooms, kicked in doors and windows, pried open a soda machine and poured soda on musical instruments and electronics. The pastor at the church said they are looking at about $50,000 in damage.
The damage was discovered early Sunday morning.
Deputies who responded to the church Sunday morning said this was one of the most horrific case of vandalism they had ever seen.
"Deputies were overwhelmed at the amount of damage that the suspects or suspect did at this church," said Spokane County Sheriff's Deputy Craig Chamberlin.
Police arrested Joseph Knop, 23, Tuesday night at his home on the 500 block of East Campbell in Medical Lake.
Detectives said that Knop admitted to the vandalism. He also told them several items that he stole from the church were inside his house. Inside, detectives found electronics and musical instruments. The items were returned to the church.
Knop was booked into the Spokane County Jail on charges of second-degree burglary and first-degree malicious mischief.


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A blog about my journey with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome including HHV 6, EBV, C. Pneumonia, Bartonella, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Biotoxin Illness
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Annoyed Beyond Belief
There's two parts to the test. One was normal. The other was a little elevated. I have no idea what it means but it certainly doesn't show an active viral infection. It shows my immune system is dysregulated. It turns out my doctor also wanted an elastase test done too but his office screwed it up so it wasn't done.
I got results back from bloodwork ordered by my insurance doctor. Blood glucose was at 95 (99 is high). My white blood cell count continues to climb and is just below high. IgG EBV was 1600 +. Normal is less than 100. The lab ran the wrong tests so 2 important tests weren't done: HHV-6 and chlamydia pneumonia.
In the meantime I'm having pain in my liver area. It's driving me crazy.
There might be a mold problem. We found mold behind a layer of some plaster type thing that was started to peel underneath the window in the bedroom. That plus the high mold count in the petri dishes could indicate a mold problem. Given that I have the multi susceptible genotype it could mean I have mold poisoning. With this genoty pe my body doesn't recognize the presence of mold toxins so they just continue to build up in my system eventually wreaking havoc with my immunce system.
I've about had it with my CFS doctor. I'm tired of him ordering 1 or 2 tests each month. I want aggressive testing. I'm looking for another CFS doctor here in the area. Hopefully one covered by insurance. I'm less than impressed with my doctor. Or maybe he's just someone to be angry at right now.
I just can't believe with all the tests I've had that, although there are clear abnormalities, still no direction in treatment.
I sent away a sample of the mold to be analyzed by a lab. Hopefully that will come back soon.
I'm sick of doctor's, medical tests, uncertainty, and sick of this damn illness. Something is really wrong and they can't find out what it is. So I'm back to searching online myself for answers.
Or maybe I just will get a medical marijuana card and medicate myself. I've been considering it. This whole mess is just getting old. At least I could have a few good laughs.
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"Im sick of DRS, etc...." I have been there, CFS Warrior...many times over the past 24 yrs. I quit going to drs for many years b/f trying again and finding the right one. Theya re so few and far between.ReplyDelete
I wanted to let you know that I have awarded you the Kreativ Blogger Award that you can read about at my blog if you wish. I was given it by another blogger and asked to share it with others. You encourage and inspire me with your honesty and willingness to share yourself here.
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- AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Three words: start the Valcyte. It sounds as if your viral tests meet the criteria that Montoya would use. And some other, lesser antivirals can lessen the impact of Valcyte if you take them first. You feel like crap -- you might as well use the big gun. And although the potential side effects are serious, they occurred with a test group that was even sicker than you and more vulnerable to organ damage. Take the Valcyte -- and be sure you take it long enough. If you're taking antibiotics, I'd give them 12 - 18 months. And if none of that works, look into interferon treatments. My story is very similar to your own. And I'm sure we've done much of the same (exhaustive) research. I'm convinced this illness is largely co-infections, and I'm going after them. I've been scrupulous in getting the right tests, having them analyzed by the right labs (e.g. Focus), and I have a kickass specialist at the top of the field. Unfortunately, however, these bugs are stealthy, so you don't tend to get irrefutable evidence from the labs/testing. You can get enough data points, however, to paint a picture -- and I strongly believe that the picture is stealth co-infections.
Everyone's situation is different, and people have more or less tolerance for this illness. I've lost 5 years of my life and most of what's important to me, so I'm in a take-no-prisoners mode. It sounds as if you might be at a similar point, so I'd encourage you to rethink the risk/reward equation and consider the Valcyte sooner than later.
This is my first time commenting on a blog. I hope I haven't done any harm. Good luck -- and let us know how you're doing.
Thank you for this Kreativ Blogger Award! I love the idea of it. I have to write down the instructions from your blog and then pass it on. What a wonderful gift. Timing was perfect. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment. It's actually really helpful to have someone just be direct. Yes-I too have done exhaustive research. I'd love to exchange information. Have you decided on Valcyte? I think I've been looking for irrefutable evidence.
You have done no harm in commenting on a blog. The opposite, in fact. Feel free to comment any time. Thank you.


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Blueberry lemon cakes with cheesecake topping
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per cake
- kcal252
- fat18g
- saturates10g
- carbs21g
- sugars12g
- fibre0g
- protein3g
- salt0.32g
- 100g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an…
- 100g golden caster sugar
- 2 large egg, lightly beaten
The ultimate convenience food, eggs are powerhouses of nutrition, packed with protein and a…
- zest and juice 1 lemon
Oval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits…
- 140g self-raising flour
- 50g blueberries
Blueberries are one of the few edibles native to North America and credited with being…
For the topping
Lightly grease a 12-hole deep muffin tin. Cut out 12 strips of baking parchment, each about 1.5cm wide. Cut each strip in half, then lay inside each muffin hole to make a cross. Trim the ends so they rise about 1cm above the rim of the holes. You'll use these as handles to remove the cakes when they are cooked.
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Beat in the eggs, a little at a time, then add the lemon zest and half the juice. Mix together well, then stir in half the flour. Stir in the remaining lemon juice, then the remaining flour.
Spoon the cake mixture into the tins, about 1 heaped tbsp per case, then smooth over with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle a couple of blueberries over each cake, then bake for 10 mins.
To make the topping, whisk together the soured cream, icing sugar, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Take the cakes out of the oven – they should be pale and just firm. Gently press down to make a flat top, then spoon some cheesecake topping over each cake – the holes should be filled almost to the top. Scatter over some more blueberries. Return to the oven and bake for 5-7 mins more until the topping is just set and gives only a little wobble when tapped.
Leave the cakes to cool in the tin, then gently ease away from the sides of the tin and lift out using the paper handles.
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A bit fiddly to do with making the handles and things but generally pretty easy recipe and came out perfectly in accordance with following the recipe. I found nice zesty lemon taste and great idea for a low calorie dessert. I didn't think they deserved as low as a 3 bit 4 seems a high rating as I just didn't find them show stopping for the effort required. I initially stored them in the fridge but I think that they are best kept in a cake tin, the sponge was lovely and the cheesecake setting was set nicely. Easy to do but wouldn't use it as an alternative to a cheesecake.
A good recipe, outcome was pretty good. Spongy textured cake and lovely topping, however the cooking time for both cake and topping needs to be around 5 mins longer then stated (maybe the problem lies within different type of ovens) and instead of 12, I reckon the batter quantity could be divided to almost 24. That is, if bakers wanted more cheesecake topping over the cake because mine only covered the top by less than 1cm, which means more cheesecake ingredients needed. Overall I am very happy with the outcome, friends approve and likes them. Thank you for the lovely recipe.
My friend and I made these for a picnic and they turned out lovely. They were a bit more moist than I felt they should have been, but not quite soggy, which seems to be a common problem. They held together well anyway. The biggest challenge for us was converting the measurements from the metric system, as we live in the U.S. We also used a mixture of light brown sugar and powdered sugar, for lack of golden caster sugar and it didn't make a noticeable difference.
Absolutely fabulous.
I made these using a 12 cup silicone muffin tin, with the temperature settings and timings exactly as suggested, and these came out perfectly.
I started using the parchment 'lifters', but they were too fiddly (and spoiled the shape of the cake), so ditched them. The silicone moulds pop out easily if prepared properly, and give a very professional smooth edge finish if you let them cool completely in the tin.
I used 2 small lemons, and blackcurrants instead. The flavour was perfect, and the consistency very good indeed - blonde moist sponge with a good lemon tang, and the blackcurrants (worked out to 7 per cake) just burst in your mouth. The cheesecake topping needs to be put on quickly but as it is pouring consistency making it in a jug is the best idea. Chill these before eating. Great size for a modest/refined dinner party dessert.
I made these for a family lunch and they were very popular. I didn't try them myself as I don't eat wheat. However I found great difficulty actually getting the mix into the muffin tin with the strips of baking paper. I suggest ensuring the paper is stuck to the metal tin before you attempt to put the mixture in.
I filled 16 silicone cupcake moulds with this quantity. Three were so soggy I had to spoon them out! The rest were firm. The three soggy ones were in the centre of the tray...
The lemon taste seemed to disappear during cooking, but the blueberries taste is great. It took longer than expected to get the icing to wobble stage. I'd add more lemon next time - maybe even into the icing.
made these in cake cases rather than faffing with strips of paper, if you do this, you need to let them chill in the tin before taking them out otherwise the paper rips
made these for work and they got absolutely rave reviews, I wasn't sure the topping would work, but they really were tasty
next time I will cook the cakes a bit longer before putting the topping on
Made the cakes successfully, tho required 15 mins baking. However, when it came to putting the cheesecake mix on top it went all over the place. I can't logically see how one can top a hot cake with a cold mix. Is the cake mix supposed to cool first? Please help as the cakes were delicious and I would like to make again.
I am another one who found these soggy and mine were also quite slimy too. Very disappointing. They were also quite heavy. Maybe it was something I did wrong, though I did pre-heat the oven for 30 mins before hand and cook as stated. Won't bother trying again which is a shame as they looked so nice in the magazine!
The varied results could be down to the cookers. Most people do not allow enough time for their cooker to reach the required temperature. You should allow 20 mins. Also how many actually check that the cooker achieves the temperature on the dial.
Which shelf you cook on has a different effect.
Get an oven temperature guage, (Lakeland.co.uk) and check it out.
This should eliminate most of your problems
The varied results could be down to the cookers. Most people do not allow enough time for their cooker to reach the required temperature. You should allow 20 mins. Also how many actually check that the cooker achieves the temperature on the dial.
Which shelf you cook on has a different effect.
Get an oven temperature guage, (Lakeland.co.uk) and check it out.
This should eliminate most of your problems
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In Search Of...Adoption: Part 2
A local couple adds to their family halfway around the world!
WEST SALEM, Wis. -- West Salem couple Clint and Kymberly West already had two healthy, biological children when they adopted their two sons; Onesimus in 2008 and Rock in 2009. Both boys came to them through domestic adoption and Clint and Kymberly strongly believe a higher power had a hand in bringing them together. "When you adopt a baby - there's no denying that God picked this baby over here and you over here and smashed you together and you are a family that God created."
Faith or fate? You decide. But listen to the rest of the story before you do because long before they ever had children, Kymberly made a statement that Clint remembers to this day. "She's like, 'I think we have twins in Africa.' She tells me about it and jots it down in her journal. I said, 'let's adopt from Ethiopia.' And she was like, 'I don't feel like we have kids in Ethiopia.' I said, 'there's no other place to adopt kids in Africa.'
Not quite true. It turns out there's an American run orphanage called Good Shepard's Fold in a little town in Uganda. So this past January, with the help of Lutheran Social Services - they turned in an application. "I was like, 'when do you think we're going to hear something?' And he's like...'I don't know. March 7th.' So March 7th were laying in bed and I said, can you just check your e-mail? Cause it's March 7th. Check it please. And he checks it and it's twin 11-year-old girls. And I'm like, 'oh my gosh. These are our twins."
A few months later, on May 8th - Mother's day, they both flew to Uganda to meet their new daughters Martha and Grace. "They had flowers for mother's day and said, Happy Mother's Day, mama.'"
They spent several weeks in Uganda waiting for the adoption to go through. "It was really overwhelming. I was physically sick. I was so anxious. I've never been to a 3rd world country. You see it on TV but it's a whole other ballgame when you smell it and taste it."
"I sat with a couple of boys and on had HIV and he said, 'what if they would have been sick, would you have taken them?' And I said, 'yeah, I would have.' And really they're just asking, 'what if it would have been me?' They know what's going on. They know that they aren't leaving." I went with Martha and Grace to say goodbye to their friends and their mouths were smiling but their eyes...it ripped your heart out. It wrecked me."
On June 13th, they arrived at the La Crosse airport to a host of family and friends anxiously waiting to meet them. "I didn't know there were going to be that many. I thought it would be the family."
Today life is all kids of crazy for the West's! "People will say, 'you've got your hands full.' and she'd say, 'of good things.'"
Good things that they truly believe were always part of the plan. "I think about the fact that on April 13th 2002, we walked down the aisle and at that time God already had twin 2 year old girls that we were bound to adopt this year. To think that we have kids in our family that have our name and are forever graphed into our family tree that come from Chicago and Houston, Texas and Uganda, it's really out of this world humbling, but satisfying at the same time because we made a difference."
Because of adoption, this family has been uniquely woven together. "I just would never dreamed that's what our family would have looked like. Never in a million years. Would you have it any other way? No! Definitely not. They're just ours - all of them."
If you would like more information on adoption there are two organizations in La Crosse that can help. To contact Lutheran Social Services, check out http://www.lssadopt.org/AdoptionOptions. For information on Catholic Charities go to http://www.cclse.org/adoption.php.
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Configuring sound for laptops running Linux can be a very tricky process. Drivers may be difficult to find or install, reference materials may be incomplete or misleading, and even after careful configuration, your system may still emit no more than the beep from its internal speaker. In other words, setting up sound on a Linux laptop can quickly become an unwanted exercise in patience and frustration.
The following article describes my experiences installing and configuring a sound system for an HP Omnibook 4150. I used the standard-issue kernel modules (OSS/Free), the commercial OSS/Linux package, and the ALSA drivers. I must stress that there is no typical configuration for sound on Linux laptops, and you must be prepared to do some research to find the necessary information about your machine's particular audio chipset and its capabilities.
I purchased my Omnibook from an online vendor. It arrived safely with a 366 MHz PII, a 6 GB hard disk, 96 MB of memory, and no operating system. I installed a Debian 2.2 stable system with a 2.2.19 kernel, and then I immediately began configuring my new machine for sound.
The potential for confusion existed at the very start of my adventure. At least two very different versions of the 4150 exist: apparently standard Windows got one version while NT got the other. Fortunately, the Omnibooks are well-documented by Hewlett-Packard, and some adventurous Linux users have placed valuable setup material online, so I had no trouble getting technical and other details for this machine. Be advised: if you are considering a laptop for audio use under Linux, I urge you to first visit the Linux On Laptops site, and then read the Linux Laptop HOWTO. These pages contain information about almost every aspect of whatever machine you are considering, including audio and video capabilities. Google is also an excellent resource for finding manufacturer's documentation, and Google's Deja newsgroup searches can discover more user-mode information.
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HP Omnibooks with "4150" after their serial numbers (like mine) contain a NeoMagic NM2200 multimedia chipset (aka NM256 A/V), the sound side of which seems to be a combination of the Analog Devices AD1848, the Crystal Semiconductor CS4232, and/or the Yamaha OPL3SA2 audio chipsets. Omnibooks that have "4150 B" after their serial numbers utilize the ESS Maestro audio chipset. The ESS Maestro has its own set of difficulties, and the information presented here does not apply to the 4150 B.
The reference guide states that the 4150 provides support for 16-bit stereo sound capability equivalent to the SoundBlaster Pro soundcard. It also mentions "3D-enhanced PCI bus audio," but I was unable to verify its availability in current Linux sound drivers (nor was I able to learn exactly what "3D-enhanced PCI bus audio" means). (Note: As this article went to press, I learned that the 3D enhancement is a feature of the OPL3SA2 chipset, but I did not have time to investigate its significance.)
The 4150 comes equipped with an internal microphone, a pair of internal speakers, and jacks for audio line out/headphone out, external microphone in, and audio line in. The output jack is stereo-only, and the manual clearly states that using a mono plug can damage the channel hardware. This is true for many laptop audio input/output jacks, so take care to use the proper connectors.
The sound quality of the Omnibook's internal speaker system is adequate in a quiet environment, but at peak volume their output is not strong. Happily, even inexpensive headphones sound good, and when the line out is run to external speakers, the sound quality is at least as good as the audio output from the original SoundBlaster Pro. The internal microphone works well and is fairly sensitive, but its limited frequency response restricts its utility primarily to relatively low-quality speech input. My machine also has a physical volume control manipulated by the Fn key and the up/down arrow keys (I like this feature a lot).
Following the advice of other 4150 owners, I first set up the OSS/Free sound modules built from the 2.2.19 kernel sources. I configured the audio system by adding these lines to /etc/modules.conf:
alias sound-slot-0 ad1848
options sound dmabuf=1
alias synth0 opl3
options opl3 io=0x388
options ad1848 io=0x530 irq=5 dma=1 dma2=0
This configuration gave me PCM and CD audio, along with the well-known OPL3 FM synthesizer.
Incidentally, I verified these values by looking at the 4150's BIOS before loading Linux. Pressing the F2 function key during boot-up took me to the BIOS settings, where I found a helpful report on the on-board audio chipset, including its on/off status, port addresses, and IRQ values. In the absence of other documentation, your machine's BIOS may be able to provide information critical to setting up audio, video, communications, and other devices, so watch the screen carefully during the initial boot sequence for instructions on accessing the machine's BIOS. Typically, you'll press the Delete key or one of the function keys (F1-F12), but your access procedure may vary.
If for some reason you cannot access your machine's BIOS, or if it does not provide a summary of its audio chipset, you can still use the
lspci command to at least determine the type of chipset used. For instance, on my machine running
lspci returns this information about my the internal audio device:
01:00.1 Multimedia audio controller:
Neomagic Corporation [MagicMedia 256AV] (rev 20)
Talk about confusing ... I asked ALSA developer Takashi Iwai about this variance in perceived identity. He said that the chipsets are siblings and described their relationship in this manner:
Apparently many chipsets integrate the CS423x chips (as does the NM256AV), so the lesson learned here is that an audio chipset may be a sort of "amalgamated" device, and you may need to try a variety of drivers to find the one that works best for your machine.
Anyway, now I could record and play back full-duplex audio, and I could access the FM synth via MIDI players such as
playmidi and TiMidity++. All in all, I was satisified with the default audio system for this machine running kernel 2.2.19.
Alas, the kernel sound modules will not resume operation after putting the machine into suspension (
apm suspend). Furthermore, I upgraded the kernel to 2.4.18 and discovered that my configuration for the 2.2 kernel no longer worked. So, on to the next stage ...
I didn't feel like working with the kernel modules any longer, so I thought I'd try the commercially-available OSS/Linux package from 4Front Technologies. The excellent OSS/Linux setup utility (Figure 1) identified the NeoMagic NM2200 chipset as the default sound system, yet no services were available. A quick exchange of messages with 4Front's technical support solved the problem: I deleted the NM2200 driver, replaced it with the NM256 driver, and voila, I had PCM and CD audio along with the OPL3 synth, and I had no trouble with audio resuming after a suspend mode, all on a brand-new 2.4.18 kernel. Audio performance was as good as it gets for this hardware, but the OSS/Linux package includes a very good equalizer and 3D effects for sound shaping and enhancement. I should also note that 4Front's support was very prompt and helpful.
As you can see in the screenshot, OSS/Linux designates the Yamaha OPL3SA/WSS (Windows Sound System) chipset as one of the main ingredients making up the NM256. It also defines an interrupt and base address for the (non-existent) external MIDI port.
OSS/Linux provides otherwise-unavailable support for cards and chipsets the manufacturers of which require an NDA before coughing up their driver specifications, so if you can't find a driver for your chipset in the OSS/Free or ALSA packages, you might be able to find it in OSS/Linux.
Figure 1: The OSS/Linux soundconf utility defines the NM256 audio capabilities
I originally intended to run this machine under a Debian installation with ALSA sound drivers, so I downloaded the ALSA 0.9.0rc2 packages and built/installed them according to the instructions. Alas, I couldn't find the right combination of modules that would give me at least the capabilities of the OSS/Linux and older kernel modules. The NM256 module didn't work: it loaded all right, but I had no audio capabilities from it. I tried using the AD1848 module and got the same results. Fortunately, Takashi Iwai helped configure my machine by using the CS4232 module. First he added this line to my /etc/modules.conf file:
options snd-cs4232 snd_port=0x534 snd_cport=0x538 snd_mpu_port=-1
snd_fm_port=0x388 snd_irq=5 snd_dma1=1 snd_dma2=0
This information defines the card capabilities with values similar or identical to those found in the BIOS. Takashi verified that the correct base address for the audio port in this hardware is indeed 0x534, with the control port at 0x538. There is no MPU MIDI interface hardware (hence a value of -1), but the OPL3 is where it should be. Note that the IRQ and DMA values are also unchanged from those found in the BIOS.
With the chipset's options defined, I could now load the ALSA modules via this small script:
echo "Installing ALSA..."
modprobe snd-cs4232 # load CS4232 module
modprobe snd-seq # load ALSA sequencer module
modprobe snd-pcm-oss # load OSS/Free PCM compatibility module
modprobe snd-mixer-oss # load OSS/Free mixer compatibility module
modprobe snd-virmidi # load ALSA virtual MIDI module
# load 4-operator patches into OPL3 (using ALSA's sbiload utility)
sbiload -p 65:0 -4 /etc/std.o3
amixer set PCM 57 unmute # set value for ALSA mixer PCM channel
amixer set Aux 28 unmute # set value for ALSA mixer Aux (CD) channel
echo "ALSA installed !"
Note that this method is not the way recommended by the ALSA documentation (which suggests using the
alsactrl utility), but I use it because I sometimes need to quickly load and unload the ALSA and OSS/Linux modules while testing Linux audio software packages. Note also that the ALSA mixer is muted by default, so you must set channel I/O values with an initialization script (
alsactrl or something similar to the script above) or by using a software mixer such as
gamix (Figure 2) for X, or ALSA's own
alsamixer at the console.
Figure 2: Using gamix to set mixer channel values (CS4231 here == CS4232)
At this point I again had PCM and CD audio services, along with the OPL3 synthesizer and support for applications requiring the legacy OSS/Free API. I also installed ALSA's virtual MIDI module, giving me access to a virtual second soundcard with four virtual MIDI ports that could be accessed as though they were true MIDI hardware.
But of course I couldn't just stop there and be happy ...
TK-707 is a wonderful software reincarnation of the Roland TR-707 drum machine. Most of the features of the original have been retained, and an excellent Tcl/Tk GUI accurately recreates the TR-707's appearance (Figure 3). As of version 0.6, TK-707 is unmaintained, but Takashi Iwai has supplied three small patches to keep this software alive and useful. One patch prepares the TK-707 sources for compiling with ALSA 0.9.x, while the others correct the behavior of the program's Ports window that defines its MIDI I/O.
Figure 3: The TK-707 software drum machine (Click on the image for a larger view)
Armed with Takashi's patches, I upgraded and rebuilt TK-707. Alas, although the program would load, it would freeze after a few measures of play, locking my machine completely. Takashi informed me that a bug in the ALSA timer was causing this behavior and that it had been repaired in ALSA CVS. Under his careful guidance I compiled and installed the latest ALSA drivers, prayed for some luck, and ran TK-707. Ahh, satisfaction: no freeze, no lockup. (Note: The timing problem in ALSA 0.9.0rc2 has been repaired in the latest publicly-available packages.)
Getting TK-707 and ALSA to play nice together was only the first step in my plan. I could now set up TK-707 to send its output to the OPL3, but I was certainly not pleased with the sounds from that chip. I recalled reading in the TiMidity++ HOWTO (by none other than Takashi Iwai) that mentioned a way to use that program as an ALSA server/sequencer. If I correctly understood the article, I would be able to route the output from TK-707 into TiMidity++ and access the better sounds of the Gravis Ultrasound patches (GUS PAT files) or SF2 soundfonts. However, in order to do so, I would need to apply a patch to TiMidity++ (from Takashi of course) and rebuild that program, too.
Alas, due to a bug in the configure scripts, I could not compile TiMidity++ in versions 2.11.2 or 2.11.3. Takashi suggested I build and install the 2.12.0-pre1 development package that had already integrated his patch into its sources. This suggestion worked, and I built and installed a version of TiMidity++ that could function as an ALSA sequencer client by running it with these command options:
timidity -iA -B2,8 -Os -EFreverb=0 -EFchorus=0 &
-iA defines the interface as ALSA sequencer
-B2,8 sets buffer and fragment sizes
-Os defines output mode as ALSA PCM
-EFreverb=0 turns off the reverb effect
-EFchorus=0 turns off the chorus effect
The MIDI-to-WAV rendering engine in TiMidity++ would then be available as an audio sequencer/server for other ALSA-aware applications, such as TK-707. By default, TK-707 would access the GUS patches defined in my /etc/timidity.cfg file; however, I also wrote another TiMidity++ sound configuration file called timidity-sf2.cfg that contains only this line:
soundfont /home/dlphilp/soundfiles/sfonts/8mbgmsfx.sf2
By adding
-c /etc/timidity-sf2.cfg to the TiMidity++ command options shown above, I would also be able to access the General MIDI drums and percussion available in that soundfont file.
So after all of this effort, did it work? And were the results really worth that amount of effort?
I ran the command sequence shown above, made a few magic passes over the machine, then I fired up TK-707. When it loaded, I opened the Ports window (Figure 4), selected and saved the TiMidity++ port for my output interface, and mirabile dictu, I could now write and play drum patterns and tracks in TK-707 with my favorite sound sets in either PAT or SF2 format. With TK-707's
wav2pat utility and Josh Green's fantastic Swami soundfont editor, I can now use any soundfiles on my hard disk as sounds to play via TK-707.
Figure 4: TK-707's Ports window
As to the worth of this endeavor, I've placed three soundfiles online that demonstrate TK-707's output to GUS PAT files (the Midia set), to soundfont patches (the
8mbgmsfx.sf2 set), and to the OPL3 (the standard
drums.o3 set). Check them out, then feel free to tell me which you prefer (I'll be curious to see how many of you vote for the OPL3). For your listening satisfaction, the files are available in MP3 (encoded with LAME) and OGG (encoded with
oggenc) formats, and you can find them at http://linux-sound.org/sounds.
If you want to work with soundfonts, you'll definitely want to have Josh Green's excellent Swami in your toolkit. Swami is a powerful soundfont editor with a well-designed GUI and a wealth of useful features (Figure 5). You can edit and create composite instruments or individual samples, and you can design your own SF2 banks. Swami also utilizes Peter Hanappe's
iiwusynth, a software synthesizer that uses soundfonts as fuel for its synthesis engine. The program really deserves an article of its own, but I can tell you that using Swami is very easy, so I won't say more about it here. Just get it and have fun ...
Figure 5: Josh Green's Swami in action
If you are truly hardcore and swear by the definitively cheesy sounds of the OPL3, then you must have John Meacham's OplEdit. This handy little program presents the OPL3 FM synthesis parameters in a simple interface for editing existing patches or creating new 2- or 4-operator sounds. No bank editor, sorry, but the program does have a neat patch randomizer. By the way, starting OplEdit with the
-d /dev/midi1 option sets up the editor to listen for any MIDI messages arriving on my first ALSA virtual MIDI device, allowing realtime sound editing. For example, I can route the output from the
pmidi MIDI file player to /dev/midi1 by setting its port flag to the device's port number (determined by running
pmidi -l). I can then create and edit patches in realtime while
pmidi plays the MIDI file of my choice. (Note: The astute reader may wonder what happened to /dev/midi0. ALSA recognizes the CS4232 as the first soundcard in my machine, and /dev/midi0 belongs to that card. The devices themselves are actually ALSA's /dev/snd/midiC0D0 (/dev/midi0) and /dev/snd/midiC1D0 (dev/midi1).)
Figure 6: John Meacham's OplEdit dignifies the OPL3
I recently discovered that the STEEM Atari ST emulator can communicate with Linux's /dev/midi. I have some external MIDI equipment, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that XSteem (STEEM for X) worked with my ALSA MIDI system. STEEM's audio hardware support is emulated only for the SoundBlaster16, but that's enough to give access to the MIDI hardware (/dev/midi) and the PCM device (/dev/dsp) of the basic OSS/Free API. As already noted, my laptop has no MIDI interface hardware, but after working with TiMidity++ as an ALSA server/sequencer I wondered if I could wire the output of an Atari MIDI application from STEEM to TiMidity++. So I fired up TiMidity++ with the options shown above, then I started XSteem and Bob Ham's excellent ALSA MIDI patch bay (a GUI for ALSA's
aconnect utility). I connected ALSA's virtual MIDI port 0 (
== /dev/midi1 in Xsteem) to the TiMidity++ client (Figure 7), and voila, I had the output from an emulated Atari ST MIDI program routed to the GUS patch set via TiMidity++. None of this activity would matter much if it weren't for the fact that the Atari ST/Falcon computers acquired many excellent MIDI sequencers, notation editors, and synthesizer patch editors and librarians. Atari MIDI software also boasts an outstanding collection of algorithmic and experimental composition programs, many of which are now available for free at Tim's Atari MIDI World (see Resources). I've been able to run David Zicarelli's M, Jim Johnson's Tunesmith, and Clarence Barlow's Autobusker on my Omnibook via ALSA's
virmidi module, which to my mind is just very cool.
Figure 7: The ALSA MIDI Patch Bay making its connections
Xsteem's performance is good under normal user conditions, but the quality of the timing is improved greatly by launching TiMidity++ as root. Doing so will ensure that the rendering engine will run
SCHED_FIFO (i.e., the Linux scheduler will give it a high priority).
Figure 8: Xsteem presents Jim Johnson's Tunesmith algorithmically playing away on a GUS piano patch
After going through my own Linux laptop audio setup gauntlet, I decided to poll the members of the Linux Audio Users mail list to see what they are getting from their machines and to ask how they made it happen. The results were quite interesting, and I've prepared a separate page tabulating the LAU responses (Table 1). I would like to keep the table current, so please contact me with your own Linux laptop audio information and I'll add it to the list.
My experiments go on: I have yet to work with any PCMCIA audio cards, and I have not checked out serial port MIDI interfaces or USB audio devices. I'm also eager to test other emulation environments on this machine, particularly DOSemu and UAE (the Universal Amiga Emulator). But I'm out of space now, so you'll either have to wait on my next report or write one yourself. Meanwhile, I hope this article has indicated what you need to know and may have to go through in order to successfully set up sound on your own machine. If you'd like to share your experiences with me, feel free to write to me at firstname.lastname@example.com or via the LAD/LAU mail lists. Now go forth with your Linux laptop and make a joyful noise!
I must give vast thanks to Dev Mazumdar at 4Front Technologies and to Takashi Iwai at ALSA for their assistance while I wrote this article. Thanks also to the crews on the LAD/LAU mail lists for being such creative and informative people: I'll see you all in the bitstream!
Dave Phillips maintains the Linux Music & Sound Applications Web site and has been a performing musician for more than 30 years.
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Depending on which trimester you're in, you're either really excited about the prospect of sex or it's pretty much the last thing on your mind. You might be a little too preoccupied with nausea and fatigue during the first trimester to care much about what your partner or your body wants, but in the second trimester, you're probably raring to go. The third trimester could go either way – at the beginning, sex seems doable, but once you're ready to pop, it's not exactly enticing.
So when you are ready and willing to have sex, how should you do it? Your go-to positions might not be as comfortable or pleasurable with a baby bump in the way and several other pregnancy symptoms to deal with. In that case, it's time to read up on a few pregnancy-approved positions. Who knows? You might just find a new favorite!
Let's face it – toward the beginning, pregnancy doesn't exactly leave you with much energy. Your body's busy preparing itself to carry your unborn child, leaving you exhausted by the end of the day. That's why spooning is such a great option – you don't really have to do anything! Just lie on your side in front of your partner and have him enter from behind. This not only lets you be a little lazy, but it doesn't allow deep penetration, which could feel uncomfortable now that your cervix is more sensitive.
On a chair
Another one that lets you lounge a bit, this position requires a sturdy, comfortable chair that's not too high off the ground. Sit in the chair and have your partner kneel in front of you and enter that way. It works best if he's thrusting slightly upward instead of straight on toward your belly. Another variation is to have your guy sit in the chair and then sit on his lap, facing away from him.
Edge of the bed
This one's like good-old missionary except it keeps your man's weight off of you. Just lie on your back with your legs bent and your feet resting on the edge of the bed and have him stand in front of you.
You on top
This is a good one because it gives you full control and your guy a great view of your newly bigger breasts. It also takes your baby bump out of the equation. Just have him lie on the bed and straddle him, then choose your ideal speed and depth of penetration. Another option is to do the reverse position, where you're facing away from your partner's face.
You may not have ever been frisked by the police, but you've probably seen how it's done. Stand against the wall with your arms supporting your weight and your feet spread apart, then have your man come up behind you. If your arms start to get tired, use your elbows to support your weight.
Leap frog
Basically like doggy-style, this position just has you rest your arms and head on the mattress while your partner enters you from behind. It offers more support so you can hold the extra weight of your baby bump. If you've ever done yoga, it's kind of like child's pose.
On a couch
If you're looking for excitement outside of the bedroom, take it to the living room! Kneel on your couch, facing the back of it, then have your guy enter from behind. Use your arms to support yourself on the back of the couch. The cushions will provide plenty of comfortable support, so your knees shouldn't start to hurt.


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October 25, 2012 —
There are those who would argue that I never tire of my favorite subject: me. But after this last week, even I have had enough. It all began months ago, when I (foolishly?) agreed to make some public appearances around the Upper Delaware valley. Truth be told, these requests for my presence were, as always, actually invitations for Dharma the wonder dog to participate in local events.
Last July, North American Cultural Laboratory (www.nacl.org [2]) cofounder Tannis Kowalchuk placed a call to Yarnslingers' (www.facebook.com/yarnslingers [3]) director Ramona Jan and invited the storytellers to appear at the theatre. "We'd love Jonathan's dog to host the show," Kowalchuk whispered to Jan. "Do you think she'd agree?" Ramona chuckled and suggested that they make it seem like I was also a part of the equation and called me to inquire as to our availability. Unsuspecting, I checked my schedule and noted that we (I mean she) was already booked to be a judge at a canine costume contest in Jeffersonville that same weekend, but I told Jan that I would "pencil it in."
As summer flew by, I conferred with Ramona on various aspects of the Yarnslingers' event, "True Confessions: The Game Show," and we began the laborious process of casting, reading and writing (there was even some arithmetic involved!). In between phone calls and columns, I admired myself and the endless list of invitations that came my way, still not realizing that most were disguised desires to bask in the glow that is Dharma. Summer gave way to glorious fall foliage and rehearsals for the NACL show began in earnest.
Still thinking that I was hosting the NACL show, I took my tux to the cleaners and patted myself on the back just before the phone rang with a reminder from Towne Gift Shoppe proprietor Kristen Fischer that my "life partner" (I mean dog) was slated to help celebrate the two-year anniversary of her store in Jeffersonville. "You'll be joining contest judges Brenda Seldin and Cassandre Egan," Fischer told me before the inevitable, "Don't forget to bring the pup!" The party was a huge success and the doggy parade was cool. Dharma gave "paws up" to all, but after conferring with the other judges, we (I mean they) agreed that there were some stand -out costumes including "best-in-show" Ripley, "most original" winner Barracuda and "too-cute-for-words" Aubie.
Then we zoomed off to dress rehearsal at the NACL. Checking my visage in the rear view mirror, I admired what little hair had grown back in and cooed. "You look good!" I told my reflection, "I'm sure you'll steal the show!"
In hindsight, I should have known better and checked my ego at the door. While "True Confessions" was in fact, a smash, it was Yarnslingers Joanne Geraine, Michele Schuchman, Jonathan Hyman, Neil Deutsch, Kazzrie Jaxen, Shawn Michael Porter and Colette Ballew who shone.
Fabulous musical interludes were provided by Max and Cat Wilson and Ramona Jan's hilarious costume changes were met with thunderous applause. Still deluded, I took the mic and led the audience through the game show, stopping from time to time to help the sold-out crowd attempt to unravel who the "liars" were. I strutted about and preened, thinking that folks were looking at me, but the audience participation painted a story that I had not foreseen. Playing along, they asked questions of the game show contestants, sprinkled with requests for (uh huh) "pawtographs" and a desire to know more about the furball. Deflated but stalwart, I pressed on, still believing that (IMHO) there was some interest in me, but as the show came to a close, I finally realized that the attention was being showered on (sigh) others.
Contemplating whether my freshly cleaned tux would serve as a costume for the upcoming Halloween party at the Dancing Cat (www.dancingcatsaloon.com [4]), Yarnslinger Joanne suggested that it didn't really matter what I wore, since "All eyes will be on the dog," and then she added that it might be time to "Get with the program." Nice. As invitations flood my inbox, I'm taking Geraine's advice and (finally) admitting that my false sense of popularity is based on my "adorable" dog and that I'm just along for the ride. As the light bulb flickered on, I glanced over and admired her myself. "Might as well wear the tux and inform anyone who asks that I'm dressed as your chauffeur," I wheezed in her general direction, since she wasn't paying any attention. "Oh well," I thought—but enough about me.


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Justin Bieber, Colored iPhones and the Zombie Apocalypse
Posted on May 31, 2012
Customized Color iPhone Housing, just like The Biebster
Celebs Parade their Customized iPhones.
Custom housing colors for the iPhones are all the rage these days, and they're reportedly being adopted left and right by all the hottest celebrities. Here at Fix-iPhones.com, we don't just fix your iPhone, we can change your housing glass color too, and for only $249. Options even include picking one color for your phone housing and choosing a different color Home Button for extra customization.
As this Mashable article points out, it doesn't usually come cheap, with other iPhone customization jobs starting at $1,050. This humble genius assumes that the stars had to pay a pretty penny for their custom phones.
Take for example Justin Bieber's Internet-famed, jail-broken, red iPhone. And (even though there's no proof whatsoever this is a photo of the Beibernator and not some Swedish kid living in his parent's walk-out basement) it is rocking cool. True Beliebers swear up and down that scrawny arm and iPhone belong to him. And even if it's not him per se, that color is hot enough that it ought tp belong to the Biebster. As @BiebsHeaven on Twitter hilariously intones:
Kim Kardashian and Miley Cyrus also get in on the iPhone act. Kim carries a silver-mirrored iPhone—though it's unclear whether it's a custom casing job, or just the shiny, reflective surface of a case that's caught her attention and is now her BFF <3 forever. Miley sports a royal blue iPhone case. The great thing about customizing your housing color is if you just don't like the extra bulk of a case, and you're easy on your device, you can still shout out your allegiances and cool with with the color of your phone.
And if you feel like I've just listed off 3 the 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' in this post, take comfort in the fact that the iPhone did beat out Kim Kardashian for the #1 spot on Yahoo's most searched terms of 2011, so we still probably do have a little while before the Zombie Apocalypse. And look at it this way: a custom color scheme will make it easier to bug out, fast, when the Zombies finally do come.
What color iPhone casing would you like? Let me know in the comments. I think I want "Zebra" with a lime green home button…
by Curtis Taylor, Tech Expert, Freelance Writer.
12 Best 2010 Holiday iPhone & iPad Accessories
Posted on December 2, 2010
With the holidays finally here, you are probably wondering what to buy your techie friends who already have all the latest gadgets. Instead of guessing or buying them something they probably will want to exchange, show them you understand and appreciate them by getting them the perfect accessory to go along with their iPhone, iPod or iPad. Here is a list of our featured holiday accessories at Fix-iPhones.com that will all make perfect gifts for those hard-to-shop-for people on your list.
Chill Pill Speakers
The Chill Pill Speakers are a great set of highly portable powered speakers for any device with a standard headphone port. The two speakers connect and separate from each other and have USB cables and headphone jack plugs built in to easily connect to your device.
The great thing about them is they can get loud and still sound great. Simply twist the tops of the speakers to open them up to hear a bigger bass response. If you are looking for a set of powered speakers to take around with you or to use for your computer at home, you will not find a better pair for the money.
CaseMate ID for iPhone 4
The CaseMate ID for iPhone 4 has one of the most convenient features of any iPhone case. It allows you to carry two ID cards in a back slot attached the case. Perfect for a night on the town, you can carry only your ID and debit or credit card with you when you are traveling light.
It also comes in a variety of colors and has a screen protector included to keep nicks and scratches off or your iPhone. Even with the card pouch, all of the iPhone buttons and controls are easily accessible.
Griffin AirCurve Acoustic Amplifier
Are you looking for an elegant, power-saving dock for your iPhone that fills the room with your music? The Griffin AirCurve is just that and more. It houses a coiled waveguide that collects the sound from only your iPhone built-in speaker and amplifies it by its patented design throughout the room without using power or batteries.
While the AirCurve does not charge your iPhone by itself, inserting a dock cable (sold separately) into its pass-through slot will allow you to charge while utilizing its power-free, larger than life sound. Its translucent polycarbonate frame looks great and lets you see inside where the magic happens. Use it as an alarm clock, mini-stereo or any other iPhone-inspired feature you decide.
Scoshe reVOLT Rechargeable Battery Pack
Tired of running out of battery life while using your iPhone or iPod away from your plug-in charger? The Scosche reVOLT is here to reenergize you and your device. Connecting it gives you a possible extra 30 hours of music playback and 6 hours of video playback.
Perfect for those of us who like to use battery-draining apps, play games and music or watch a lot of videos, the reVOLT is capable of completely recharging a dead iPod battery and fits securely to your device port connector.
Otterbox Defender for iPhone 3G and 3GS
The Otterbox Defender is one of the best protective cases you can buy for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. With its three layers of protection, you can be assured your device will stay free of nicks, scratches and breakages.
Along with its hard polycarbonate shell, it has a silicone skin and clear membrane to keep your iPhone fully protected while providing easy access to your iPhone port, buttons and controls.
Included with the case is a hard plastic swivel belt clip holster that doubles as a kickstand for viewing video and video chat on a tabletop. It comes in a variety of colors and is perfect for those of use who are constantly dropping our iPhones.
iFrogz Earpollution Plugz Headphones with Microphone
Want to tune out the noise around you so you can hear all the delicate nuances of your audio even in noisy situations? The iFrogz Earpollution Plugz with Microphone lets you hear deep, undistorted bass, clear, thick highs and immaculate vocals while canceling outside distractions.
The microphone capsule also lets you talk and control your iPhone remotely as well. When you are listening to your music and you get a call, simply click over and start talking. With pristine sound, great looks and functional controls, these ear buds give you nothing less than a stellar listening experience.
Marware C.E.O. Premier Plus Leather Holster
Are you looking for an attractive leather holster case for you iPhone 4, but also want it to be protected while it is out of its holster? The Marware C.E.O. Premiere Plus is really two cases in one. Along with its skinny leather holster, which attaches to your belt, it has a thin MicroShell case for when you remove it from the holster. The polycarbonate MicroShell protects the sides and back of the phone from nicks and scratches while your iPhone is out of the holster and allows easy access to all your iPhone controls and buttons.
The holster has a Velcro closure to prevent it from interfering with your antenna and GPS functions as will other magnetic holster cases. It also has a cutout on the side for easy iPhone removal when you get a call. The case is also slim, even with the belt clip attached, fitting easily into a pocket, purse or briefcase.
Full Guard Screen Protector for iPhone 4
Is your iPhone 4 screen bare and unprotected from nicks, scratches, chips and even breakage? It is time to remedy that situation with the Full Guard Screen Protector. Keep your iPhone looking new and free yourself from the stress caused by not knowing if that one fatal drop or collision will result in damage.
Contour Design iSee for iPad
The Contour Design iSee for the iPad is a highly protective, lightweight polycarbonate chassis featuring texturized rubber finish for added grip. It creates a narrow sheath around your iPad that does not add bulk and allows easy access to your dock, buttons and controls.
The iSee also comes with a polycarbonate collapsible stand for watching video, surfing the Web or typing emails at just the right angle. You can place your iPad vertically or horizontally for the best viewing options.
Switcheasy RibCage for iPad
Looking for ultra-tough protection for your iPad? The Switcheasy RibCage has a reinforced faux leather guard lined with ridges, or ribs, that protect your iPad screen against dings and drops. The backing is a highly durable, easy fit Elasto-PU that holds your iPad firmly in place.
The RibCage also comes with two fold out stands (1 black, 1 white) to prop up your iPad whenever you want your hands free. The stands are great for viewing your screen in landscape or portrait mode so you can watch video, surf the Web or write emails with ease.
iLuv Neoprene Sleeve for iPad
Looking for a snug, water-resistant sleeve for your iPad? The iLuv Neoprene iPad Sleeve is a padded, water-resistant cover that shields your device from minor bumps and scratches while keeping it dry on a rainy day. To protect your iPad from accidentally slipping out, the sleeve includes a small neoprene strap inside the zipper for added protection.
A great feature of this sleeve is the use of exterior pockets for carrying accessories or whatever you want to bring along. The pockets are also made of the same stretchy neoprene and keep your belongings snugly inside.
Incipio Anti Glare Screen Protector for iPad
The Incipio AntiGlare iPad Screen Protector 2-Pack protects the most important part of your iPad, the screen. The screens fit perfectly over the iPad screen, reduce glare and repel dust from your device.
The pack comes with a cleaning cloth and an application card to help apply the adhesive screen protectors to your screen. The screen protectors come with perfectly fit holes to allow easy access to your iPad buttons and controls.
There you have it! These are the 12 must-have accessories for the 2010 holiday season. We hope you have found something here that will make the perfect gift for the loved ones on your list. Thanks for reading!
by Curtis Taylor, Tech Expert, Freelance Writer.
The Top 12 iPhone Cases
Posted on September 30, 2010
As iPhones continue to increase in popularity, the wide range of choices for outfitting them with a protective case continues to grow and expand as well. But with so many options, styles and features available these days, how do you know if you're getting the right iPhone case to meet your individual needs? At Repair Labs we have compiled this list of 12 unique and useful case options with thoughtful insights for you to consider before you make a purchase.
Incipio 1337 Silicone Gaming Case
The Incipio 1337 iPhone case is the best option for the iPhone gamers out there. It is ergonomically designed for optimal gaming
control and functionality. The grip pads on the sides help keep your thumbs free for action and your hands from cramping.
In addition to it's enhanced gaming design, the camera opening on the case blocks glare from your iPhone's lens. This will help you take sharper photos and avoid washed out images.
Naztech Energy Holster
The Naztech Energy Holster iPhone case is perfect for those of us using battery-draining apps all day long. This case's rechargeable battery pack charges your iPhone on the go. Now you can play all the music, games, video and movies you want and never run out of battery life.
It comes equipped with a spring clip in the back, a ratcheting belt clip and a USB charging input for the 2400mA polymer battery. There is an LED battery indicator, so you will know at all times how much juice you have left. The case is lightweight with a soft rubber grip. Say goodbye to constantly conserving your battery life forever.
Belkin Cinema Case
The Belkin Cinema iPhone Case is both stylish and practical. While protecting your phone with its impact-resistant shell, its best feature is the kickstand on the back that lets you set your iPhone on any flat surface and view your photos, videos and more.
This flexible plastic case looks sleek and comes in multiple colors while protecting your phone completely. It includes a screen protection kit and the polycarbonate design covers the back and 4 corners of your phone without inhibiting functionality.
DLO Vent Mount
The DLO Vent Mount iPhone case is ideal for travel and for busy people who use their phone in a number of settings. Firstly, it allows you to attach your phone to your vehicle's air vent while you drive for easy accessibility. You can position your phone vertically or horizontally 360 degrees to view your GPS display, incoming calls or traffic information at a glance.
Once you arrive at your destination, it then converts into a belt clip while you're walking and lastly it becomes a desktop stand once you sit down again. This case is ideal because it allows you to display you're iPhone wherever the day takes you.
Marware Sidewinder Deluxe
One look at the Marware Sidewinder Deluxe iPhone case and you know why it's one of the most popular cases around. It features a sleek, slim holster for carrying ease at your side, a removable belt clip, a retractable sidearm where you can wind your headphone cord and a flexi-shell case that provides exterior protection and smooth access to all your phone's functions.
The shell snaps securely in and out of the holster, which allows you to combine the benefits of two cases in one. The sidearm slides back and forth from behind the case to allow you to keep your headphones attached and plugged into your phone while you carry it, making it the most complete carry-all solution.
Otterbox Water Resistant Case
The Otterbox Water-Resistant iPhone Case was designed to fit all kinds of PDAs and smartphones. While it is airtight crush-proof and water-resistant, the manufacturer notes that is not submersible and shouldn't be taken underwater. But if you live in an area where heavy rains can damage your phone, this case will have you covered.
It also requires that you use a Bluetooth headset to access the iPhone's features. It comes with a velcro hand strap and an exterior stylus holder. This case won't be for everyone. But for those who need its unique protection, it's the best defense against the elements.
Griffin Elan Passport Metal
The Griffin Elan Passport Metal iPhone case gives your phone a more sophisticated style than other skins and cases. Made of genuine leather, it flips open for easy access to all of your phone's features.
The lining is made of microsuede and protects your display from scratches, cracks and smudges. Its polished chrome accents complete its look while not over-complicating it. Simple and elegant, this case definitely has a more "grown-up" style.
Scosche soundKASE
If you like to walk, run or bike, the Scosche soundKASE for iPhone is for you. It features an adjustable armband that fits all sizes of arm and fits snugly while you move.
Another great feature is that it has a slot on the side to put your keys while you exercise, so you can finally stop having them rattle inside your pockets or dangle from your shoelaces. By far the best sport case for iPhone, it also features reflective accents so you can be seen at night. It seems like they thought of everything.
CaseMate Stealth
The CaseMate Stealth is not so much case for your iPhone as it is a casing. If you take public transportation or have encountered other situations where people are staring over your shoulder at your screen, you know how frustrating it can be. This case will eliminate your screen spies' view once and for all.
The backing is a matte black adhesive while the front is a darkened screen protector which provides only a 45-degree viewing angle. Now only you will be able to see your screen while it's in front of you. It only takes about a minute to apply, and you're ready to go. It also works great in combination with another, more-traditional protective case.
iLuv Fusion Hybrid Case with Stand
The iLuv Fusion Hybrid Case with Stand is only for the iPhone 4, but it provides some cool features and extra layers of protection that make it worth consideration. The first feature to notice is the kickstand on the back. If you like to play movies or video, this is a must-have feature. It let you lay your phone horizontally on any flat surface and view the screen at a perfect angle.
The second reason this case is a cut above is because of it's sturdy construction and layering. The shell is a dual layer of silicone and polycarbonate while the screen is covered by a protective film to keep the screen from being damaged. It also comes in a variety of colors, so for iPhone 4 owners this case packs value for the money.
Contour Design Flick
The Contour Design Flick iPhone case is uncomplicated to use, has a sleek style and provides powerful protection. The shell consists of two lightweight polycarbonate pieces joined near the bottom by a rubberized hinge. Simply open the hinge, slide the phone into place and "flick" the hinge closed to lock it shut.
When you need to charge your phone, clean it or upload songs, flick it open and slide the phone back out. See? Nothing to it. If you want a removable case that's easy to use, has a simple design and looks good, this is the one you want.
Incipio Orion Sleeve
The Incipio Orion Sleeve is another slender case for your iPhone that provides security, style and simplicity. Much like standard Blackberry cases, the Orion sleeve encases your phone completely while it's EasyReach system and rigid insert provide easy accessibility.
This design has won a lot of fans because it protects your phone from virtually anything. It comes in a variety of colors and materials, so you have many options for getting the perfect sleeve for your style and budget.
So there you have it. These 12 case options we've covered feature a wide range of choices and styles, so we hope you were able find one that meets your needs. Each case mentioned on the list is available for purchase on our Website and we at Repair Labs hope this list has served to help you in your search for the perfect iPhone case. Also remember that if you ever need repairs on your iPhone or iPad for any reason, our certified technicians will fix the damage and have your iPhone or iPad
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The international hit, written by Julian Fellowes, stars Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern and Hugh Bonneville, as well as a drawing room full of new actors, portraying the loves, feuds and sacrifices of a glittering culture thrown into crisis. Laura Linney hosts.
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A Louisville man's face is permanently scarred after he was attacked by a pit bull during a fight with another man.
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38 Killed in fire at Russian psychiatric hospitalAP Photo
Ministry for Emergency Situations workers and fire fighters work at the site of a fire at a psychiatric hospital Friday morning.
MOSCOW A fire raged through a wood-and-brick psychiatric hospital outside Moscow early Friday, killing 38 people, mostly patients who died in their beds as firefighters made the hourlong journey from the nearest station, safety officials said.
A nurse tried to extinguish the fire and evacuate patients, but it spread so quickly through the 73-year-old structure that she was able to lead only one patient to safety before the building was consumed, Yuri Deshovykh, director of the Russian Emergency Situations Ministrys oversight department, told the Interfax news agency. Of the 41 people in the building, only three survived.
Fires in Russian nursing homes and medical facilities have repeatedly resulted in dozens of deaths, in some cases because their patients were locked in.
However, investigators said the patients in Psychiatric Hospital No. 14, in the village of Ramensky, were not locked in and could have left the building if they had woken up.
More than two-thirds of the patients regularly took powerful antipsychotic medications before going to bed, Veronika Skvortsova, Russias health minister, told reporters. Most died of burns or carbon monoxide poisoning.
All victims were found in their beds, Deshovykh said. There was no one in the corridor. Even the dead bodies of two nurses were found in their recreation room.
A stream of officials visited the site of the fire, which President Vladimir Putin called an awful tragedy which took many lives. Putin ordered his subordinates to begin sweeping checks of medical facilities, calling the fire yet another reminder that safety must be taken seriously.
Russias overall lax culture of fire safety means that few plans are made for emergency exits, and Deshovykh said the most recent fire safety inspection, conducted in January 2012, found several violations, including bare bulbs in lamps and poor conditions in a pond of water used for extinguishing fires. Firefighters traveled from a station 30 miles away, but it took them an hour three times the response time allowed by the state in part because a nearby canal was swollen from spring flooding, and they were forced to make a large circle to cross it.
Irina Gumennaya, a spokeswoman for the Russian Investigative Committee, the main federal investigating authority in Russia, said the fire started on a sofa, and investigators suspect that it was started by a recovering addict who smoked surreptitiously to alleviate withdrawal symptoms. She said one of the survivors woke after smelling smoke, then heard some scratching sounds and ran out of the burning building.
That is why we believe that careless handling of fire, including as a result of smoking, was the most likely cause of the blaze, Gumennaya said. Among the 38 people who died in the fire, 11 had no known friends or relatives, making identification difficult, Skvortsova said.
Fires are a plague in Russia, which has high rates of alcoholism and smoking, dilapidated firefighting equipment, aging electrical and heating systems, and widespread violations of safety codes. From 2006 to 2008, Russias rate of death from fire was more than 8 per 100,000, compared with about 1 per 100,000 in Greece, Denmark, the United States and the United Kingdom, according to a report by the Geneva Association, which analyzes international fire statistics.
Vladimir P. Lukin, Russias human rights commissioner, said Friday that rights activists had put forward scores of proposals for establishing oversight mechanisms for psychiatric facilities, but that they had typically foundered in the notorious bureaucratic circle.
Of course, criminal liability for what has happened can only be a result of a thorough and objective investigation of this drama, he told Interfax. However, the feeling remains that the Ramensky tragedy is in line with the context of an overall civic disease: indifference to all human problems but your own.MORE IN Wire NewsMADISON, Wis. Full StoryKABUL, Afghanistan Afghanistan has fallen so far from Americans consciousness that some may... Full StoryCHARLESTON, S.C. Full Story
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"Smash" returns to the NBC lineup for a second season on Tuesday, February 5 (9-10 p.m. ET) and will continue in its regular time slot on Tuesday, February 12 (10-11 p.m. ET). Minnelli joins other notable guest stars that have been announced for the show's next season, including Jennifer Hudson, Jesse L. Martin and Sean Hayes. Check out a poster for the second season below!
From Universal Television in association with DreamWorks Television, "Smash" stemmed from an idea of executive producer and multiple Emmy and Oscar winner Steven Spielberg ("ER," "Schindler's List"). The series' executive producers also include Joshua Safran ("Gossip Girl"), Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Oscar-winning "Chicago," "Hairspray"), Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey ("United States of Tara," "The Borgias"), Tony and Grammy Award winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman ("Hairspray," "Catch Me If You Can"), Jim Chory ("Heroes," "American Dreams") and Theresa Rebeck.


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Vermont writer wins National Medal of the ArtsThe Associated Press | July 28,2014MIDDLEBURY Novelist, poet and Middlebury College instructor Julia Alvarez has won a National Medal of the Arts.
Alvarez, who lives in Weybridge, will receive the award along with other recipients at a White House ceremony on Monday.
Alvarez is author of How The García Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies. Her latest book, A Wedding in Haiti: The Story of a Friendship, is a nonfiction story that starts at a farm and literacy project she and her husband set up in the Dominican Republic.
The president awards the National Medal of the Art to individuals or groups who are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States. Its the highest award the federal government gives out for the arts.
Alvarez is being recognized for extraordinary storytelling. The award citation says in poetry and in prose, Ms. Alvarez explores themes of identity, family and cultural divides. She illustrates the complexity of navigating two worlds and reveals the human capacity for strength in the face of oppression.
Alvarez said there are times in life that are markers and this is one such moment: a black president honoring a writer from an immigrant family. Alvarez was born in New York City and moved with her family back to the Dominican Republic at one month old, the Burlington Free Press reported.
At this point in our lives, its really wonderful to get this. Its not about me. Its about all the people that have been with me from the very beginning, Alvarez said.
Bill T. Jones, a dancer and choreographer who has worked on some projects commissioned by the Flynn Center in Burlington, will also be honored Monday.
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Belmont County unemployment rate plunges
ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Mike Schlanz, WIA/Belmont County Connections One Stop manager, delivered an employment report to Belmont County Commissioners Wednesday. He noted increased activity at the Connections office.
"Things are kind of hopping right now," he said.
The unemployment rate for the county has decreased since 2009. It stood at 7.9 percent as of December, and 6.9 percent as of November, not seasonally adjusted. The annual average for 2011 was 8.6 percent, with 9.8 percent at 2010 and 8.9 percent at 2009.
"That's a good sign for Belmont County," he said.
Meanwhile, county resident unemployment compensation claims have also decreased from 4,687 initial claims and 44,546 continued claims in 2009 to 4,347 and 35,642 in 2010, 3,799 and 25,834 in 2011 and 3,587 and 25,043 in 2012.
Traffic at the One Stop center has increased from 6,514 in 2010, 7,193 in 2011, and 7,707 in 2012. Job orders from employers have also increased, from 272 to 345.
Customer resumes completed have increased from 222 to 253.
"That's one of the biggest services we provide," he said.
Schlanz noted that Rural King made use of the Connections office to take applications and conduct interviews while the store was being renovated. The Connections office has placed people with a wide variety of area businesses from retail to construction to service and health care work.
Oil and gas activity is also picking up, with continual contact with the Connections office. The office has been used for interviews and training. The office has referred many applicants to WACO in Bellaire. Applications are available at Connections. The office provides employment information on a wealth of companies. Applicants must apply online.
He reported on Workforce Investment Act performance measures for 2011 through June 30, 2012. The county is part of Workforce Investment Area 16, which covers Belmont, Carroll, Harrison and Jefferson counties. The program calls for people to enroll for training programs. Schlanz said Belmont County met the standard rates for adults entering and retaining employment and exceeded rates for adult average earnings for six months, and dislocated workers entering employment, retention rates and average earnings.
The county is also benefiting from three national emergency grants including a Severstal Grant to enroll laid-off workers into training programs. The grant ends June 30. A total of 23 participants are enrolled.
A disaster flood grant for creek and stream clean-up from the 2011 spring floods has created more than 60 temporary jobs for residents. The grant ends Sept. 30, 2013.
Also, a wind storm grant to clean up wind storm damage from 2012 has created six temporary jobs. The grant ends Sept. 30, 2013.
OhioMeansJobs.com, the state site for people looking for employment, is also in use. The Connections office may be renamed by state mandate to fall under the OhioMeansJobs brand.
There are high hopes for the upcoming seventh annual job fair April 3 at the Ohio Valley Mall. Last year's event was well-attended with more than 80 vendors and hundreds of job seekers.
A pre-job fair survey confirmed with 32 of 35 responders intending to participate and three are considering. The time frame has yet to be determined.
The Connections office is located at 302 Walnut St., Martins Ferry. The phone number is (740) 633-5627. The web site is www.belmontcountyconnections.com
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I had a beautiful, well-written post about how my son has spent the day refusing to nurse three times, but it ended up in cyberspace after hitting the preview button, so now I will give you the highlights in systematic bullet form.
Basic Facts
- LO is 15 weeks old
- I went back to work two weeks ago
- Breastfeeding has been great
- Husband gives him a bottle while I'm at work (12 hour shifts)
- Only able to pump 6oz once, maybe twice a day
- LO averages 4oz six times a day
- Diagnosed with PP Depression at six weeks
- Taking Zoloft 50mg
- Breastfeeding was a key issue. It was difficult, but I refused to give up.
Current Situation
- Suddenly refused to nurse this afternoon
- Since then, went back and forth between refusal and relaxed nursings
- I haven't cried like this since I was diagnosed
Is this the beginning of the end? I didn't see this coming. I think I'm on the verge of a breakdown. I didn't know the one thing that was so difficult to keep is the one thing I'm fearful of losing.


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Tucker will be joined by special guests Mark Garcia and Gilbert Moreno.
At this time, the Praise and Worship Committee is still finalizing details on performers for all of the summer concerts and will be announcing all concert dates and groups in the coming weeks.
The concerts will be held on the second Sunday of the month from June through September at the outside stage on the east side of the church. Over the past few years, Faith Lutheran has featured some of the area's best gospel singers and groups at these concerts. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy a wonderful evening of gospel music.


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Apple may stop using chipsets developed by Intel Corp. and start again utilizing proprietary core-logic sets inside its Macintosh computers, according to some market rumours. So far it remains to be seen whether custom-made logic actually improves systems made by Apple, but what is clear is that usage of such devices will eventually not allow anyone to install Apple's operating system on a non-Apple machine.
At present, Apple Macintosh computers utilize the same central processing units (CPUs), core-logic sets, memory and other components found inside systems from other vendors, such as Dell, Hewlett Packard, Lenovo or Toshiba. As a result, it is theoretically possible to install Apple Mac OS operating system (OS) onto non-Macintosh systems, something, which has been done by Psystar Corp. that sells systems capable of running Mac OS X.
Apple is strongly interested in selling Macintosh computers, even though it does sell its Mac OS X Leopard for $129 separately. Therefore, the company is working to limit possibilities of OS X installation onto non-Apple systems. One of such possibilities is to use proprietary hardware that can be detected by the OS before installation.
According to a news-story by AppleInsider web-site, Apple plans to start using non-Intel chipsets in certain forthcoming Macintosh systems. On the one hand, proprietary core-logic sets will not allow third-parties to use the company's next-generation operating systems, on the other hand, custom chipsets may bring new capabilities to Apple Macintosh Computers, something that should be appreciated by customers. Even though Apple will continue to use Intel's microprocessors, to create its own chipsets it will need to receive a license from Intel Corp.
Intel recently confirmed that it had issues with Intel G45 chipset that contains built-in graphics core, therefore, Apple's intention to create own chipsets (or turn to a third-party core-logic developer like Nvidia Corp., SiS Corp. or Via Technologies) can be understood. However, it should be noted that Apple itself does not have its own graphics core, thus, it would need to acquire standalone graphics chip from a third party, which means larger size of mainboard inside notebooks as well as higher power consumption. Meanwhile, companies like Nvidia and Via have issues with receiving license to make Intel-compatible chipsets.
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Big Walker Mountain, named for pioneer explorer Dr Thomas Walker, is home to Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store. At an elevation of 3,405, climbing the 100 foot lookout tower provides visitors with breathtaking views, where Only the Birds See More!
Now in our 69th year of business, the BW Country Store features the handmade wares of artists & crafters from the Southwest Virginia Region, as well as old fashioned fudge, homemade jams, jellies, & relishes. And delicious, Virginia-made, hand dipped ice cream! Weekends, May through October, the BW Country Store is host to local musicians and talented groups that perform mountain top music for visitors to enjoy! Historic demonstrations, such as, Lye Soap making, Apple Butter cooking, and Blacksmithing also take place on weekends and are a great educational opportunity! Wythe & Bland Counties are steeped in Civil War history, Rich Culture, and Appalachain Heritage! Numerous hiking, biking, and birding trails are maintained throughout the area, with plenty of camping, outdoor activities, and the scenic beauty of our National Forests and the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for visitors to take advantage of.
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