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"The 2011 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival will be the first international gala of its kind to be held in this country," Taitung County Magistrate Justin Huang said June 28.
The county government wanted to hold this historic first to coincide with the ROC centennial, he pointed out.
A total of 20 hot air balloon teams from Canada, Dubai, India, New Zealand, Switzerland, Thailand, the U.S. and Taiwan have been invited to take part in the fiesta.
According to Huang, the festival will include a hot air balloon summit, a freestyle performance, a summer camp and other instructional programs, all of which are firsts for Taiwan.
"It is also a pioneering event for the development of hot air balloon activities, especially the cultivation of talent, in Taitung," he added.
"By holding this festival, we hope to attract even more local tourists to Taitung, and to promote the county's special tourist attractions on the international stage," Huang explained.
The festival is slated to run through Aug. 31 at the Luye Gaotai area in the scenic park. (SB)


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Let' just say it right now: Video games are going to dominate the freaking future. You'll see it in your own lifetime. We're warning you, though, it's going to get weird. Beginning with ...
2008: Neverending Games, Sony' Model-T Matrix
Spore's Infinite Universe
Anything we say about the future of gaming has to start with Spore, a game from Will Wright (The Sims, Sim City) that no one would have even believed possible if they hadn't actually seen it in action. In Spore, you start out as a single-celled organism ...
... and evolve into a creature of your own design ...
... then form tribes ...
... then cities ...
... then planets ...
... then interplanetary travel ...
... which lets you visit other planets teeming with infinite varieties of alien life. Yes, guys, you can then build warships and wipe them out.
This sounds like a ridiculous crack fantasy to any gamer who's ever dropped $60 on a game and blown through all 12 levels in eight hours. How the hell do you fit an "infinite" number of planets and aliens on a few DVD' worth of data?
The answer is a technique called procedural generation, which just means the game doesn't have to store millions of creatures, it just stores the methods by which they can be built. You, the gamer, make the creatures.
Your malformed abominations, along with all the civilization and technologies that spring from your deranged imagination, are automatically uploaded online where they become part of the Spore universe. Those other planets you get to travel to? They're all created by other gamers.
They're planning on half a million stars with millions of planets orbiting. When we say "infinite," we mean it. We're talking about a game you could literally spend the rest of your natural life exploring without ever reaching the end.
Whether or not this particular game becomes a hit, this method of game creation is the inevitable future. A whole lot of what sucks about games right now--specifically, the huge art budgets that force publishers to cash in with shitty licensed games--will go by the wayside. Game makers won't have to construct a whole digital universe; they can simply provide the blueprint and distribute the creation process to millions of people like you and me.
But, what could wind up having an even bigger impact ...
PS3 Home
Sometime in the Spring of '08 Sony will break ground on the kind of virtual world that has been predicted by, well, about 40 percent of the science-fiction stories written in the last 50 years.
It' called PS3 Home and basically anybody with a PS3 console will be able to take a handsomer version of themselves into a cleaner, more-awesome version of the real world and mill around with other gamers doing the same.
I don't think we can summarize the scale of this as well as the insightful experts at PrisonPlanet.com have HERE, with the headline:
Hell, yes. If we were Sony, we'd put that shit right on a billboard. Not that this is a tough sell; every move mankind has taken toward a virtual community has drawn a stampede. From MySpace to World of Warcraft, the promise of being able to start your life over as a cooler, better-looking version of yourself has been irresistible. Look at the picture up there. No one will be fat in PS3 Home.
So far, Sony has done an incredible job of convincing us not to buy a PS3 (It' getting pounded by the Wii and Xbox 360 in sales.) but even if PS3 Home dies on the vine, it will, at worst, serve as the blueprint the next virtual world is built from. It could be the Model-T of what could, generations later, turn into something close to The Matrix. But, we're getting ahead of ourselves.
But know this: It will happen. The virtual utopia has a spot reserved in our future right next to the sex robot: People want it, and it' just a matter of working out the details.
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People are dicks.
Check your inbox. How many of your emails are from friends, as opposed to spammers? How many of your female MySpace-friend requests are dummy pages set up for porn?
Spore and PS3 Home are still made up of people and therefore a certain percentage of those wondrous new universes will be composed of dicks. At some point you will travel to a wondrous new Spore world and find the creatures there have evolved to have hides covered in porn URLs.
As for PS3 Home, do you think Sony is pouring tens of millions into development so you and your little friends have a place to hang out? No, they're creating one of the greatest targeted-marketing opportunities in the history of advertising. How long until busty virtual girls are chatting you up, then interrupting flirty conversations to say they'll need 20 bucks to continue?
All that is just around the corner. Now, let' skip ahead a generation ...
2013: Badass Handhelds With Even Badderass Web Connections
A PS3 in Your Pocket
We'll be at the generation of the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox ... 720 or whatever they decide to call it.
Now, the gaming industry' greatest obstacle has always been the fact that humans eventually have to go outside. This is why handheld gaming is such a big deal these days The best-selling game machine isn't the Wii, PS3 or 360. It' the handheld Nintendo DS, by a huge margin.
People need something to do in all those settings where, in the old days, they used to read a paperback (at the beach, waiting at the airport) and kids need something to do on car trips or in detention. Both groups tend to be avid non-readers.
Come 2013, you should have a portable as powerful as a PS3 or 360 (portables run about a generation behind), which is pushing the limit of what the human eye can even perceive on a little 4-inch screen.
Now, saying handheld gaming is the future right after saying online gaming is the future may sound like a contradiction. After all, wireless Internet access is spotty and cell phone Internet makes you feel like it' 1997 all over again. But ...
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This is where 4G comes in.
4G is the upcoming standard that will give you a wireless connection at 100Mbit/s, anywhere. That' more than 30 times faster than the best DSL connection you can get at home, kids.
Above: The Nokia 4G phone concept, currently in the
"Make-an-awesome-Photoshop-of-it" phase of development.
Whatever the virtual-gaming universe looks like at that point, be it World of Warcraft 2 or the second generation of PS3 Home or a sprawling descendant of Spore, you should be free to access it anywhere, at any time, from your handheld.
Also, this nearly-unlimited Web access will probably signal the end of physically buying games off the shelf. Electronic Arts is not going to see the point in selling boxed games for $60, when they can have you download it for a fee, then pay another monthly subscription fee to play it (the scheme that made Blizzard rich off World of Warcraft).
What Will Suck About It
As you may have already guessed, this era of "download anything, anywhere, anytime" also introduces the era of your mom screeching up the stairs after she opens up a $600 monthly gaming bill.
That bill won't just be from little Timmy buying new games or paying subscription fees on existing ones, either. It'll be from buying in-game content. Already you Xbox-360 gamers can spend real-world money to get extra cars in Forza 2.
It will be a money-making bonanza for them. For us, well, some day we'll reach the final boss' castle and meet a dragon who tells us that the only way to prove we have the heroic heart of the Chosen One is to give him 20 bucks.
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No, it's not a parabola. It's a quartic...
Find the volume of the solid obtained by ratating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. Sketch the region, the solid, and a typical disk or washer.
y = x^4, y = 1; about y = 2
I get that it's a parabola bounded by y = 1... I see that on my graph. And then it's supposed to rotate forward about the x-axis, not sideways right?
But y = 2? So it's 2 unit's shifted upward?
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The problem says that you're rotating about y=2. So your washer has an inner radius of 1 and an outer radius of 2-x^4. So you integrate from x=-1 to x=1, pi times (outer radius squared - inner radius squared) dx.
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I never showed my work. It's strange you said it was a strange response :|
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CMF Quick & Dirty: Reuben and the Dark
Reuben and the Dark is a project coming from Calgary's own Reuben Bullock. He has created a quartet of soaring harmonies, beautiful melodies, layered texture making up an honest indie rock sound.
This quartet will take you on a journey throughout the human heart serving you raw emotions into song and making every show an adventure.
I had the opportunity to sit down to give Reuben Bullock the Pink Mafia CMW Quick and Dirty but also review his show at the 159 Manning MUSI and Lame Frame event.
(1) What is your favourite thing about playing Canadian Music Fest?
All the people. It's nice coming to a new city and getting to see all the activity. Lots of things going on… It's a little crazy, but good to see so many people out every night.
(2) What is the weirdest thing that has ever happened to you while you've been on tour?
We played a show in Vancouver that bombed. It's the only time I've ever walked out on a show. We were double booked with a bunch of punk rock bands… I was quitting smoking, and on edge. We only played three songs, during which I ended up breaking a string, breaking someone's guitar drinking in the audience… It was really messy.
(3) Are there any bands you would really love to see during Canadian Music Fest?
We've been real busy, but we played a show with Besnard Lakes, I liked those guys. Looking forward to (Michael) Rault's set to, this afternoon.
(4) Why should people listen to Reuben and the Dark?
I don't know… If they like it, they should listen. We put a lot into this music. It's always nice to have someone listening.
So did Reuben's co-sign of his music live up to the Pink Mafia seal of approval? Getting to watch the quartet in the living room of 159 Manning was not only beautiful but showed a group of guys that exhibited a deep passion for the music they were playing.
The band's sound of indie folk rock is slow, comforting and emotional. You feel an energy in Reuben's booming voice that creates soul and expresses the deepest heartfelt emotion. You felt as if Reuben was singing directly to you in this small living room show. He created a cute little banter between the crowd cracking very bad jokes and interacting as much as possible.
If you haven't checked out Reuben and the Dark, this is definitely a band to watch and check out.
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CMF Quick & Dirty: Michael Rault
Michael Rault, from Edmonton, brings to you a vintage indie sound that blends all things past with present. He has developed his own brand of psychedelic country blues boogie that will leave you stomping your foot. His sound is one you simply cannot dislike.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Michael at the 159 Manning MUSI and Last Frame event to provide him with the Pink Mafia Quick and Dirty. Here were the results:
(1) What is your favourite thing about playing Canadian Music Fest?
Since I'm new to Toronto (I just moved here recently from Edmonton), it is really nice to run into a lot of friends. You know, there will be a lot of my fellow Edmonton ex-pats here and this entire week will just turn into one big party.
(2) What is the weirdest thing that has ever happened to you while you've been on tour?
So I had just gotten my learning licenses and we were driving along the Trans Canada Highway. Everyone was taking turns driving and everyone has passed out. But I mean, according to the law, my frontside passenger was awake (wink). So we're coming around this bend and there is a HUGE flock of birds that comes out of nowhere. I didn't really know what to do because I couldn't really stop in the middle of the highway. I don't think I ended up killing a bird, but it was definitely a sight and I was totally freaked out.
(3) What is the best thing about playing a festival like Canadian Music Fest?
It is really great for exposure. You get to play great gigs like this one, where it is small and intimate in someone's house. My manager just asked me if I'd be interested in playing the show and I said, "Hell ya." So here I am.
(4) Are there any bands you would really love to see during Canadian Music Fest?
Mac Demarco. Peter who plays guitar for Mac's band use to play guitar in my band. We all kinda grew up in Edmonton together. So we keep telling each other we're going to see each other play. But it's like ships passing in the night.
(5) Why should people listen to Michael Rault?
If you enjoy chilled out psychedelic and old school rock & roll, then you're going to like my sound. I think people will enjoy what they hear if they take a moment to stop and listen.
Photos by Yuli Scheidt
CMF Quick & Dirty: Zoo Legacy
Formed in Ottawa, Zoo Legacy is a band best described as the successful union of hip hop, rock and party anthems. The group, which consists of front man Nick Pouponneau and Mark Milloy, Dominic and Samuel Goss, have started to make their mark on Canadian music thusfar having played big festivals and providing festival goers with unique flavah and sound.
I met up with them prior to their show at the SOHO HOUSE and gave them the Quick and Dirty CMW:
(1) So what is your favourite thing about playing a festival like Canadian Music Week?
The best thing about playing a festival like this is just getting to be out there live and seeing the crowd react. So many times, you're playing in new venues and you don't know what to expect. It's that buzz that you get of the unknown from the crowd and that you might garner some new fans from that.
(2) What is the weirdest thing you've had happen to you on tour? I have heard from Lin (your manager) that you're tour van can get pretty smelly.
(band laughs) It's dirty and it can get smelly. But weirdest thing? Just recently we have been working on our new album and we shot a video in New York City. So we had all this UV face-paint all over our face, like flames and devil markings. Just weird random things for the video.
The video is wrapped for the day and we decide to go out to a club. So inside the club Nick (the lead singer) keeps getting all these really strange looks. So he asks us if anything is wrong and we tell him, "Nah man. You're good." But meanwhile, there is a blacklight inside the club and he forgot to wash a big neon flame off of his face.
(3) Are there any bands you would like to see during your Canadian Music Week experience?
The thing is, it goes by so quickly and we don't have that much time to get out besides our own showcase. We're really excited (and privileged) to be playing with the Airplane Boys. It would have been nice to see A$AP Rocky the other night, which isn't really a part of Canadian Music Week. We got to hang out with him and Snoop Dogg when we played Ottawa Bluesfest. So that was something.
(4) Why should people listen to Zoo Legacy?
Because we're fucking awesome! Ha, don't print that. But really, I think it's because we're bringing a whole new type of fusion. It's the direction music is going right now, with hip hop and indie rock. Zoo Legacy is just bringing you the best of both worlds.
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Album Review: The Strokes – Comedown Machine
This is It was probably one of the most seminal albums of the early 2000′s. The Strokes lead the pack in the garage band boom, and seemed to have more staying power than most of the other 'The' bands (The Vines, The Hives, The White Stripes, The Datsuns…).
Canadian Music Festival: March 20-24, 2013 – The Reviews Are In
Canadian Music Week (or Fest, whatever you want to call it) took a lot of turd polishing before the gems could really be found. That is saying something for a festival with over 1,000 artists in 60 venues. Like that Slagging Off Tumblr that went viral over the CMW weekend, we were asking: is this the state of Canadian Music?
But not all was lost — as we did see some amazing acts who kept us happy, healthy and spirited.
Rihanna & ASAP Rocky @ The ACC: Diamonds
I'd say I'm not a huge fan of Rihanna but after tonight's performance at the Air Canada Centre I truly respect her craft.
BAZZUL Studios for L A B & iD Debut Collection
BAZZUL for L A B & iD is a collection of simple quality pieces with unmistakable style. The focus of this line is the ease in wear and care with focused attention on quality and durability. These pieces are easy to pack with no ironing or dry cleaning needed. The line consists of classic silhouettes that can be styled to compliment a wide range of personal style. All of the garments are made right here in Toronto supporting the ever dwindling clothing manufacturing market in Canada.
Get ready to party April 5 at the official launch party for BAZZUL for LAB & iD at 1307 Dundas Street West. Come down and show us how you wear your BAZZUL!
Canadian Music Fest & CMW – Your Guide to the 4AM Last Call
With over 1,000 artists in 60 venues over 6 days, it could only be one time of year: Canadian Music Week. From March 19-24, 2013 – Pink Mafia has you covered with all the haps for bars to get yo' drank on til' 4AM.
Canadian Music Fest & CMW – Your Must See Bands & Shows of 2013
Canadian Music Fest (CMW) is here once again and as always, the shows have just gotten better with an better array of talented artists.
The event, which has been taking place for over 30 years, spans over five days and nights of performances with over 1,000 artists in 60 venues. Your time is precious and us ladies at Pink Mafia appreciate that. In order to capitalize on your time, we've decide to give you our "Must See" list of 2013.
Fresh New Music – Wild Belle + Arts & Crafts 2003-2013
Spring is finally around the corner, and to herald it's arrival you should definitely refresh your playlist. We got the chance to listen to both Wild Belle's debut album, Isles, due for release on March 12th and the 10 year retrospective by prolific Toronto music label Arts & Crafts, called Arts & Crafts 2003-2013. Check out our thoughts after the jump.
Some Videos from Princess Magrat
I have a cousin who literally sits on youtube.com all day long looking at the best new videos long before we, the public, care about them.
Here's what I got this week
MTown-White Impala ft. Smooth x Ramel Shakur (sounds like A$AP Rocky)
Bones-Water (sounds like Bone Thugs)
From the curator about Bones: " but honestly the first time i heard him and some of the producers he chose to work with i was like WOAH cus they sample so many veterans of tunes i go crazy for but mooshes them all together into some big ol soup of memphis/west coast sound but like 808 added and now this like "trill wave" and other just enchanted forests sounds but with fairies drinking lean or something ha."-Princess Magrat
Dillon Francis 'World Turr' invades Toronto
In just a month, EDM's dreamboat prankster Dillon Francis is set to take the stage at the Hoxton (March 28, 2013) as part of his new "Wurld Turr" he put together, exclusively for North America.
Known for his goofy videos, love of all things cats & tacos and being one of the Kings of Moombahton, Francis has promised to play an eclectic set that includes a lot of "Tiesto" to massive crowds of ravers who attend the 'World Turr' show. Opening up for Francis will be Fool's Gold Records, Oliver who has just released his new EP.
Tickets are still available for the Toronto show thru all the regular outlets (Rotate, Soundscapes, etc.) at $20 a pop. Don't miss out on all the fun.
Best/Worst Christmas Albums
As you may have noticed, Christmas is upon us. Enter any mall and your ears are assaulted with bizarre renditions of our favorite holiday classics. I don't recall wanting to hear the Afro-Jazz version of Jingle-Bells, but it exists. For those with a more selective approach to Christmas tunes, I've compiled reviews of some recent Christmas albums, and one classic. In the holiday spirit, I've decided to rank them with snowflakes. 10 being the most Christmassy of all, and 1 being abysmal, bile inducing crap.


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This is the December 5, 2012 news archive. View today's NFC East rumors and news.
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Ravens' Suggs a gametime decision vs. Redskins
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs hopes a torn right biceps won't keep him out of Sunday's game against Washington. He says his status won't be determined for sure until late in the week.Share Tweet
Bryce Brown working on that fumble thingRookie running back Bryce Brown has been a real and rare bright spot during this lost Philadelphia Eagles season. Filling in while starter LeSean McCoy recovers from a concussion, Brown has rushed for 178 and 169 yards, respectively in the past two game…Share Tweet
How not to cover vs. Robert Griffin IIIFor all of the talk you hear about the Washington Redskins and their "gimmicky" offense with rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III, Griffin's actually been pretty good this year when he's thrown the ball way downfield. Griffin is the leading p…Share Tweet
Why Does Eagles Backup Quarterback Trent Edwards's Locker Look Like It Belongs To Tim Tebow?deadspin.com Dec 5, 2012The picture above was taken at the Philadelphia Eagles' practice facility today and sent to us by a friend of the site who covers the team. According to our tipster, that's Trent Edwards' locker with the makeshift Tebow nameplate on it. More »Share Tweet
Cowboys place Phil Costa on injured reserveprofootballtalk.com ESPN.com Dec 5, 2012The Cowboys have been playing without center Phil Costa for the last six weeks, so they'll be more than prepared to play without him for the rest of the season. Costa has been placed on injured reserve with the partially dislocated ankle that's been kShare Tweet
Yet again, defense will decide it for DallasLast year, when the Dallas Cowboys finished 1-4 and lost the NFC East to the New York Giants, blame fell on the defense. They couldn't stop anybody. They blew fourth-quarter leads in key games against the Cardinals and Giants. Opposing fullbacks hurdled…Share Tweet
Sean Locklear needs surgery, will miss rest of seasonThe Giants will be turning back to David Diehl at right tackle. Sean Locklear suffered a gruesome looking knee injury during Monday night's loss to the Redskins and coach Tom Coughlin said Tuesday that it was a serious one that will require surgery. CouShare Tweet
DeAngelo Hall on crutches, says he'll play SundayThe Redskins secondary will be without cornerback Cedric Griffin for the final four games of the season after he was suspended for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. Given that blow to the team's depth on the corner andShare Tweet
All-NFC East Team: Week 14 updateCertain things creep up on you when you do an exercise like this one every week. You really have to look at it fresh, or else you might miss a trend. Did you know, for instance, that Tony Romo leads this division in passing yards this year, and by quite…Share Tweet
Redskins were worn down prior to post-bye surgeThe Redskins look like a different team since their bye, the bye week that coincided with Mike Shanahan's odd "evaluate" comments. Can it really be as simple as they were "a tired group," as linebacker London Fletcher suggested? The Skins were aShare Tweet
Rolle: Giants need to bring out a little more "dog"The Giants were effusive of their praise of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III in the days leading up to their game, a little too much so for Antrel Rolle's tastes. During his weekly appearance on WFAN, Rolle said he had to tell some teammates it wShare Tweet
Breakfast links: Do Giants have to win out?ESPN.com nydailynews.com Dec 5, 2012And a good morning to you all, and thanks for joining us here on the NFC East blog. It is Wednesday, which means All-Division Team, fresh injury reports and a general resetting of our attention toward the week ahead. We start, as ever, with the links. N…Share Tweet
NY Giants struggling in year after winning Super Bowl is nothing new, going back to before Plaxico Burress shooting incidentnydailynews.com Dec 5, 2012The Giants have never worn their Super Bowl rings well. It has always been something. In 1987, it was the players' strike and three straight losses by an almost comical replacement team. No playoffs. In '91, Ray Handley was the convenient scapegoat. NShare Tweet
NFL32OT: Ravens Defense Looks For BoostDec 5Episode 231: Wendi Nix and Chris Mortensen discuss the impact on Ray Lewis' return to the Ravens defense. Tim Hasselbeck breaks down why Eli Manning is set to be in the Hall of Fame. The NFL32 crew discuss which team in the NFC will make the playoffs
'Sound FX': London FletcherDec 5There was no one more excited for Monday Night Football than Washington Redskins LB London Fletcher. Take a look at the best sights and sounds from his performance against the New York Giants.
Blogger Blitz: Image MakeoverDec 5NFC East blogger Dan Graziano thinks the Eagles will look to someone PR friendly in their search for a new head coach
Countdown Daily AccuScore: NO-NYGDec 5Prim Siripipat goes inside the numbers for the Saints-Giants


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My Case for KasichFebruary 26, 2016 Campaign 2016, government, politics, Washington DC, White House 6 Comments
Last night's GOP debate in Houston was an all out brawl between Trump, Rubio and Cruz. They attacked, argued, called each other names and talked over each other as moderators struggled to maintain order at times. Not to mention that the discussion contained little to no substance.
By stark contrast, Ohio Governor John Kasich once again emerged as the nice guy who stayed positive while highlighting policy positions. In addition, a quick search on social media yielded results from users who often referred to Kasich as the only "adult in the room."
The race is nearing a critical time with the March 1 and March 15 primaries and caucuses fast approaching. In fact, about 60% of the delegates will be decided by March 15 so if you want to make a real difference in shaping the future of our great country by choosing the right leader, the time to act is now.
Recently, my good friend Marc DeCourcey published his thoughts on Facebook and LinkedIn about his support for Governor John Kasich in a post entitled, "My Case for Kasich." I have known Marc a long time. We have worked together both in and out of government and he is someone that I both trust and respect. We spoke last night and thought others may have similar stories or reasons for supporting Kasich. Feel free to share in social media with the hashtag #MyCase4Kasich.
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A good showing would continue to bolster Johnson and his teammate Coughlin in their pursuit of Pro Stock points leader Mike Edwards, who won his fourth race of the season last weekend in Norwalk.
But Johnson and Coughlin have built momentum in recent events, with Johnson winning in Epping, N.H., and Coughlin taking the victory the following week in Chicago. In all, Johnson has three wins and six final round appearances, which includes a runner-up finish to Edwards in Norwalk.
Johnson remains second in points to Edwards, who has 38 career wins but none in Denver, and he hopes a fifth victory at Bandimere, which would tie him with Warren Johnson for the second most in NHRA Pro Stock history, would give him the same boost it did a year ago.
Plus, performing well in front of the large Mopar contingent is always a good thing for the Greeneville, Tenn. native.
"It's very gratifying to do well in Denver, especially since that is your sponsor's race," Johnson said. "Hopefully we can go out there and do the same thing, but this is an event that the team really looks forward to each and every year.
"We've got a lot of confidence there. Our team is a very mature one that works well together, so we're expecting more good things this year."
The high altitude presents numerous challenges for all of the NHRA's stars, who will all be looking to have a memorable weekend in the mountains to kick off the NHRA's traditional three-race Western Swing.
In Top Fuel that includes points leader Shawn Langdon, who has three event wins in 2013 and has been battling neck-and-neck with seven-time world champion Tony Schumacher. The star-driven class also includes the likes of Spencer Massey, defending world champion Brown, and 2013 event winners Bob Vandergriff, Khalid alBalooshi and Steve Torrence. Other top contenders include Doug Kalitta, Morgan Lucas, Brandon Bernstein and Clay Millican.
Mat Hagan, the 2011 Funny Car world champion, currently holds the Funny Car points lead, but the class remains as competitive as ever and Johnny Gray, Ron Capps and Cruz Pedregon have all spent time in the top spot in 2013. Gray has four wins and is the most recent event winner in the class, while John Force is riding a hot streak that includes a victory and has bumped him into championship contention. Daughter Courtney has already posted two wins this season, while other standouts in the tightly-competitive class include defending world champion Jack Beckman, Del Worsham, Alexis DeJoria, Tim Wilkerson and former world champion Robert Hight.
The Pro Stock Motorcycle category has featured outstanding racing all season with a field that is separated by thousandths of a second. Hector Arana Jr. has three wins and the points lead, but two-time event winner Michael Ray has moved into second. Other talented riders like recent Norwalk winner Matt Smith, John Hall, Scotty Pollacheck and Hector Arana Sr. are poised for success in Denver as well. Defending world champion Eddie Krawiec and teammate Andrew Hines have also combined for four wins at Bandimere.


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A trade show taking place at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre this weekend is offering plenty of toys for big girls and boys.
© Herald photo by Matt Gardner
Customers Debi and Bob Pederson examine a selection of stoves with Wood and Energy distributor representative Clint Kaplun (far right) during the His and Hers Show at the P.A. Exhibition Centre. The event brings together vendors for male or female-targeted products and services and lasts through the weekend. Prince Albert Co-op hardware home centre manager Terry Pichette is in the background.
The His and Hers Show 2012 takes products and services that are primarily male or female-oriented and groups them in two separate halls. This year, the "Hers" section is located inside the Exhibition Centre, while the "His" section is across the street in the Prince Albert Armoury.
"The event is one of the largest trade shows of its kind," show organizer Peggy Schlichemeyer said. "It's the only one of its kind in Canada. Saskatoon has two different shows: One that's His, one that's Hers. We have it all together … We wanted to be unique and to promote stuff that was very specifically for him or for her, instead of being too general."
Vendors in each building offered a wide array of products targeted at male or female consumers. The Hers section contained booths for Tupperware, landscaping, high-speed internet and products for beauty, hygiene and weight loss.
In the His section, customers could peruse cars, trailers, stoves, hot tubs, sports memorabilia and equipment for fishing, hunting and golf. There was also a recruiting booth for the Canadian Forces.
Such a division raises the question of whether the show might reinforce gender stereotypes, but Schlichemeyer said each section was more varied than one might assume.
"As much as we want to get away from it, we're never going to get away from the stereotyping," she said. "We do have some booths over on the men's side that you wouldn't think might be on the men's side," such as jewelry that may be worn by men or women.
The event is one of the largest trade shows of its kind. It's the only one of its kind in Canada. Peggy Schlichemeyer
Throughout the weekend, product demonstrations and shows take place on a stage inside the Exhibition Centre. One of the more prominent is a two-hour fashion show, starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, in which members of the Norsask Roller Derby team will model dresses from bridal salon Treasures in White.
Each person who buys a ticket to the His and Hers Show can enter a draw for door prizes. Friday's big prize was a snowblower, Saturday's is a 50-inch 3D television and Sunday's will be a trip for two to Las Vegas.
According to one vendor, attendance was relatively low on Friday evening.
"I'm hoping tomorrow it's going to pick up a bit," Prince Albert Co-op hardware and home centre manager Terry Pichette said. "But I mean, it's good. It's got a good mix throughout. I like it that nothing doubled up, that's for sure."
2012 marks the second year that event organizer Rawlco Radio has combined its male- and female-oriented trade shows into one. Schlichemeyer said the resulting show was a lot of work but well-worth the effort.
"It's a good event," she said. "People should come and see it … It's lots to see, lots to do."
His and Hers 2012 runs throughout the weekend and is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $3 at the door.


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Stock Investor Pro offers a wide range of options to view individual stock data as well as data on a group of stocks—such as the entire universe, the stocks in a portfolio or the results of a stock screen. However, there are times when you want to print this data, so the program offers a plethora of reports, both predefined and customizable, that allows users to cull the financial data that interests them and have it presented in an easy-to-read format. In this issue of Stock Investor News, we take an in-depth look at the company summary report and comprehensive company summary report.
Available Reports
When you choose Print from the File menu (or click on the printer icon at the top of the program window), the Available Reports window appears with a list of reports: company summary, comprehensive company, view, statistical summary and industry (and sector) median. Statistical summary and industry reports were discussed in the March 2012 SI News, while view reports were the subject of the October 2011 SI News. The past articles can be found at www.aaii.com/stock-investor-pro/sinewsarchive.
Company Summary Report
Undoubtedly, there will be times when you wish to print a simple data synopsis of a company (or group of companies). The company summary report provides a one-page overview of a company and features many of the most frequently used data points that individual investors look at when researching an investment. The one-page summary includes a company description, price performance data, historical growth rates, and earnings surprise and estimate data (when available). It also offers a table of quarterly earnings per share and sales data for same-quarter comparisons; multiples and ratios for the most recent 12-month period (last four quarters) and for each of the last three or five years; and selected income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet items for the most recent 12-month period and for each of the last three or five years. If you have chosen a selected company summary, the report has a monthly high/low price chart, as shown in the partial company summary report.
Comprehensive Company Report
The comprehensive company report is a customizable report that allows the user to decide the type of data presented in the report. The Comprehensive Company Report menu allows you to pick any or all of the data categories in Stock Investor Pro for inclusion in the report. These categories include (company) overview, multiples, growth rates, ratios, valuations, earnings estimates and custom fields. For quarterly and annual financials, you have the option of displaying total or percent change data and for annual financials you have the additional options of per share or common size (percentage) data.
Let's say, for example, that you wish to create a report with company overview information along with multiples, growth rates, earnings estimates and same-quarter percent change financial data. You click in the white check boxes next to the desired elements, making sure a check mark appears in the box, and then click Ok to produce the sample comprehensive company report.
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You can print summary and comprehensive reports for multiple companies with a single command. By selecting the All Companies in Active Notebook option for either the company summary or comprehensive company report, the program will print the respective report for those companies that are in the active notebook. This can be all of the companies in the database, which would take a considerable amount of time and paper to generate, the companies in a loaded portfolio or those companies passing an applied stock screen.
If you choose the report labeled "selected company," the company name is indicated at the top of the Available Reports window and corresponds to the highlighted company in the View tab of the Stock Notebook.
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The antiqued mirrored top of our bedside table sits on an elegantly curved iron base that is distressed for rich texture.
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- Hand-applied multistep Dark Bronze matte finish.
- Assembly required.
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- Overall: 34" diameter, 28" high
- Top: 34" diameter, 0.5" thick
- Distance Between Legs: 31" side to side; 20" front to back
- Maximum Weight Capacity (top): 200 pounds
- Weight: 45 pounds
- Dust with a soft dry cloth.
- Blot spills immediately with a clean damp cloth.
- Avoid the use of furniture polish, harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
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To make this gift-giving season a little merrier, we are extending our Returns & Exchange Policy. For all items purchased between Oct. 21 and Dec. 24, 2016, you'll have until January 31, 2017 to return the item for a refund of the merchandise value. Just make sure to bring your proof of purchase or gift receipt. Quick Ship upholstery items are excluded from the Extended Holiday Return Policy. You have 7 days to return your Quick Ship upholstery item for a full refund or exchange.
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'Ninja Turtles' Actor Elias Koteas Isn't In 'Green Lantern' (Even If Wikipedia Says He Is)
Actor Elias Koteas might be best-known to Splash Page readers for his role as Casey Jones in the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movies, but when we were getting ready to speak to him about his upcoming film "Defendor" with Woody Harrelson, we noticed an interesting entry in his online resume. According to Wikipedia (not the most reliable source of information, we know), Koteas has a role in the live-action "Green Lantern" movie scheduled for release in 2011.
According to Koteas, the "Green Lantern" role is news to him.
"Am I in the movie?" asked Koteas when MTV Movies Editor Joshua Horowitz brought up the project's presence on his wiki-based resume.
After confirming that he hasn't heard a thing about the film, Koteas said that doesn't mean he wouldn't be willing to join the cast alongside star Ryan Reynolds.
"Sure, the more the better. I need the work," he laughed, adding, "Maybe they're confusing me with someone."
And a case of mistaken identity could indeed be at the heart of Koteas' mystery role. Hear me out, folks:
On more than one occasion, I've found myself arguing with fans of the "Ninja Turtles" films that the actor who played Casey Jones was not, in fact, Christopher Meloni. Have a peek at photos of the pair and you'll probably agree that "Law & Order: C.S.I." actor Meloni bears a striking resemblance to Koteas when he played the Nina Turtles' favorite hockey-stick-wielding vigilante.
Now, take into account Meloni's recent role as Green Lantern (or rather, his voice) in the animated feature "Green Lantern: First Flight," and the pieces start to fall together in this puzzle.
So, Wikipedia crew, let it be know that Elias Koteas does not, in fact, have a role in "Green Lantern." In fact, I think you can consider "The Case Of Casey Jones And The Confusing Comic Book Movie" officially closed.
Amazed by my Sherlock Holmes-level deductive skills? Want me to investigate your mystery with my eclectic team of sleuths and oversized dog? Let me know what you think in the comment section or on Twitter!


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The cost of a change of venue on the ground set forth in ORS 14.110 (When place of trial may be changed) (1)(a) shall be paid by the plaintiff, and failure to pay such cost within 20 days after entry of the order for change of venue is ground for dismissal of the action or suit. The cost of a change of venue on any other grounds shall be paid by the applicant. The cost of a change of venue on any ground shall not be taxed as a part of the costs of the case; and the clerk may require payment of such costs before the transcript and papers are transmitted. [Amended by 1963 c.339 §2]


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In exactly seven hours we will be hopping on the red-eye to JFK from SFO with our two-year-old son. I'm still trying to figure out if we're geniuses or idiots. I'll guess I'll let you know after tonight. Our decided strategy was to put August down for a very late nap (at 4pm) in the hopes that MAYBE (yeah, right) he'll sleep until it's time to leave for our flight. We'll see. We decided worse case scenario he doesn't nap and we're no better off or worse than we would be had we put him down for a nap at lunch time. (more…)
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A Mom walks into a bar and says, "I'm taking a red-eye with my two-year-old son…". Funny or not? I'll let you know next week, cause guess what folks, we're doing it. Brent is going on another business trip, so instead of letting him live it up like a bachelor, we found these incredible prices, and now August and I are going too. But the catch is we have to take the red-eye. (more…)
A momentJuly 11, 2011
Brent was kind enough to escort August and I to our gate today, and stayed with us while we waited for our plane to board. Not soon after arriving at the gate, we discovered that our flight to San Francisco was delayed an hour due to fog. Fog? Seriously? We've had over one hundred years of fog, and they can't figure out how to land or take off in it? Airlines will take off in snow, sleet, ice, rain, lightening, but fog, too risky? Anyhow, it was at that moment that I lost it. The pressure of flying home alone and spending the next three days alone with August suddenly welled me up with tears. Brent took August on a walk, while I had a few tears on a black leather chair next to the moving walkway.
It was really only a few tears, and I feel silly even admitting to it now. But it happened, and maybe it was just what I needed to get through the day. It seriously stresses me out thinking about being the sole provider of all entertainment 24/7. Brent handles it so gracefully, and seemingly without fear, that sometimes there's a bit more pressure because of it. I was watching him this morning as he came up with idea after idea as to how to amuse August, and then says "We had fun". It is these moments that make me feel like I made a mistake. Maybe Brent is better at taking care of August, and I should have just cut my losses rather than step up to the plate.
The flight was fine. Tiring, of course, but fine. It went by rather quickly in fact. And we got our typical compliment on August's behaviour. I did feel a bit sorry for the lady behind us. August is becoming quite the flirt, and he'll chat up any woman who will let him talk about his car, or his book, or anything else that might be on his mind. By the end of the flight, we had at least three ladies that we had to bid farewell to.
In the end, it's too late for regrets, it's done. I've quit my job, and Brent has a new one. Now I just have to see how it all pans out.
Thank god for cerealJune 24, 2011
August and I took the most ideal plane trip with a toddler possible. Our trip was a quick jaunt down to Orange County from San Francisco to visit my parents. We arrived at the airport about an hour early. We immediately went straight to our gate, and parked our stroller. I allowed August to guide where we would walk. He walked up and down several flights of stairs, because stairs are very cool if you're not aware. There was also a small person red table with five blue and green chair around it. August and I would go over to the table and "order lunch" consisting of yogurt, cheese, prunes, chocolate and cookies. Oh, and we "drank marshmallows". Personally, I would have skipped everything and gone straight for the chocolate and marshmallow drink, but i wasn't in charge. Then since we were flying Southwest, we got in line behind person A29 (we flew Southwest), and waited for our turn to board. There were plenty of seats so August got his very own first window seat, and I sat in the middle.
He was amazing. We ate his dinner, we read Mr Tickle and Miss Giggles, we played hide and seek with his "Ducky", and we giggled the whole way down. I really had fun with him. I even ordered a Diet Coke and got to drink it peacefully – no spills, no trying to take it away from me, nothing. If that wasn't enough to impress you, he sat in his seat buckled in for the last 35 minutes of the flight, eating cereal. This was my tactic to get him to swallow during the decent, and it worked like a charm. Nothing like a whole bowl of cereal to protect against blocked ears. Once the ride was over, we were waiting to get off the plane. A woman behind us, who August was making at eyes at the whole ride (sometimes I question his taste in women, but maybe that improves with age and wisdom), and she said "He was better behaved than most adults". "Thanks", I said, with a smile and a giggle. I was so proud of us. Only our second solo flight, and we aced it. I was only disappointed that they no longer give out wings.


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The Midwest's first big storm of the season blew in Monday with cold and heavy snow, snarling air travel around the country and giving thousands of children a day off from school.
"I used to like snow and ice skating and stuff like that, but this is crazy," John Alaniz said on a Chicago corner, a black fur hat with ear flaps almost concealing his face as snow blew through the streets.
More than 10 inches of snow had fallen in parts of the Chicago area by evening with 30 mph wind gusts expected to cause whiteout conditions in parts of northern Illinois, National Weather Service meteorologist Mark Ratzer said.
Forecasters warned of blizzard conditions in what was the biggest storm in the Chicago area since the city was buried by 21 inches of snow in January 1999. Wind chills of 30 to 40 degrees below zero were expected.
"When it starts to drop, it will be pretty quick," Ratzer said. "It looks like it's going to be very sudden and very significant."
Blizzard warnings were posted elsewhere in the region, with 20 inches of snow possible by this morning in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan, the National Weather Service said.
In South Bend, Ind., where 6 inches had fallen by nightfall, officials were asking drivers to avoid non-emergency travel.
"You can see people out riding around who have no business being out there," police Capt. John Williams said.
Temperatures were chilly as far south as Texas; in parts of the state the mercury dropped into the single digits with wind chills as low as 18 below zero.
That would have amounted to a warm spell for folks in North Dakota, who endured wind chills of 51 below zero.
"It's rough" is how some of the homeless people described their situation in coping with the brutal winter weather in Amarillo earlier today.
Willie Peace, a day laborer who was at the Tyler Street Resource Center, said he spent Monday night at the Salvation Army. He said, "The other night, someone came through with a dog, but they were turned away because they had an animal. They decided to suffer with the dog (rather than get shelter)."
Dressed in a thick jacket and wearing a wool cap, Peace said, "Thermal wear, this time of the year, is probably the most sufficient thing you can wear to contain your body heat."
By 9 a.m., 58 homeless people had checked in the TRC's day room, the staff said, adding that another 50 were out seeking work.
Another man, whose street name is Dago, said he has been homeless "on and off for 30 years.
"I don't do shelters - there are too many smelly, ignorant bodies there," Dago said. He said he spent Monday night at a friend's home, where he likely will stay tonight.
Most of the time, "I spend time at a camp on the north side of town. It's in a lady's backyard. I have permission, so I don't have to worry about the cops or anybody coming up bothering me," said Dago, who works in the refugee division doing odd jobs.
Diann Gilmore, supervisor of community services at Catholic Family Service, said, "We need bedrolls, gloves, warm socks and long-handle underwear. These are the things that we have a hard time getting."
At Salvation Army, "We are having well over a hundred (homeless) every night," Capt. Tom Rainwater said. "We just don't have the capacity. We don't have as many beds as we usually have, because we had to tear down part of the shelter for the new building, but we are trying to take in as many as we can."
More coats and winter items in general are needed, Rainwater said.
Blowing snow and cold closed schools in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Farther south, icy roads kept youngsters home in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, which had hundreds of traffic accidents.
Thousands of travelers were stranded when Chicago's Midway and O'Hare airports - two of the busiest hubs in America - canceled about 80 percent of departing flights, affecting connections to many other parts of the nation.
By afternoon, United Airlines had canceled 363 of 434 scheduled departures at O'Hare and had 742 weather cancellations systemwide out of 2,300 flights, according to a recording at the airline's headquarters.
American Airlines canceled nearly 550 of its 700 departures and arrivals at O'Hare, a spokeswoman said. Flights also were canceled at Milwaukee's airport, and Delta called off flights between Chicago and Atlanta. About 362 Northwest flights coming in and out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport were canceled Monday night, airline spokesman Matt Friedman said.
Andre Sanchez of Los Angeles headed to the airport in Chicago anyway, hoping there would still be a flight out.
"We brought games and other things; what else can you do?" said Sanchez, 46, who was traveling with his wife and three daughters.
A Sun Country Airlines plane slid off a runway at O'Hare on Monday. At Kansas City International Airport, two Southwest Airlines planes slid off icy taxiways, one late Sunday and the other Monday.
The high temperature in Kansas City on Monday was only 9 degrees, cold enough to leave the de-icing chemicals normally used on the runways ineffective, airport spokesman Joe McBride said. The airport had to resort to spreading sand on the layer of snow that covered the icy surface, he said.
In Michigan, legislative offices closed and Tuesday's sessions were postponed.
Shoppers picked store shelves clean of storm supplies, and by 1 p.m., there was no windshield washer fluid left at Jefferson-Chene Shell station in Detroit. And no scrapers or brushes, either.
Twenty snow blowers went out the door in less than two hours at a Sears store in Lincoln, Neb.
"I think they waited until the last minute," said store employee Bob Rung.
Shoppers crowding Martin's supermarket in Elkhart, Ind., were taking the storm in stride, manager Stan Mast said.
"We had a lot of people coming in and buying their baking supplies," he said. "I've heard several people say they are going to try and get some Christmas baking done."
In Colorado, a wintry storm dumped up to a foot of snow on the state's major ski resorts, causing more than 70 avalanches Monday. No injuries were reported.
Monday's storm didn't faze many Wisconsin residents used to bitter and blustery weather.
Roosevelt Gibson Jr., 74, stood with his cane at a downtown Milwaukee intersection and squinted into the wind as he waited for his bus.
"I seen worse than this," he said. "It's part of living here. Gotta take it as it comes."
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Matchup: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
Friday, July 19, 7:10 p.m. (ET)
Television: MLB Network
MLB Betting Odds: VietBet
Money Line: New York (+132) Boston (-142)
Total Line: 9.5
Game Overview
The Yankees begin the second half of the season with a crucial series against their bitter rivals considering that they trail Boston by six full games for the lead in the AL East. They went 5-5 in their last 10 games before the All-Star break and are now 51-44 overall. New York heads to Fenway with a 23-21 record on the road this season. The total has stayed UNDER in five of their last eight games.
Injuries have taken their toll on the Yankees' lineup this season as they are currently ranked 11th in the American League in scoring with an average of 3.9 runs a game. Fortunately their pitching has held up with a staff ERA of 3.74 that is ranked third in the AL. New York will send Andy Pettitte to the mound as its starter for Friday night. The left-hander is 2-3 in his last six starts with a disappointing 5.35 ERA. Overall he is 7-6 on the year with an ERA of 4.39. Lifetime against the Red Sox, Pettitte is 16-9 with a 4.03 ERA.
Boston's lead over Tampa Bay in the division is down to just 2.5 games after going 5-5 in its last 10 games while the Rays reeled-off nine victories in their last 10 games. The Red Sox are still an AL-best 58-39 on the year and a solid 31-16 at home. The total stayed UNDER in their last three games before the All-Star break.
This team's success this season has revolved around a formidable lineup that leads the Majors in scoring with an average of 5.1 runs a game. It has a slugging percentage of .433 and a team batting average of .277. The Red Sox are ranked seventh in the AL in pitching with a team ERA of 3.91. They will go with Felix Doubront as their starter for this series opener. He has not allowed more than three earned runs in nine of his last 11 starts and is now 6-3 on the year with a 3.91 ERA. The left-hander is 2-1 against New York with an ERA of 2.52.
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Boston has had its share of troubles against its rival over the past few seasons but it has a 4-2 edge in the first six games of this season's series. It comes into this game with a clear edge at the plate and a slight edge on the mound given Pettitte's current form. The Red Sox are 5-1 in the first game of their last six series and make it six of seven with the win on Friday night.
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Samsung SyncMaster XL24
The XL series had begun with the 20-inch XL20 and it is only after a long while that Samsung complemented it with larger models, starting with the 24-inch XL24.
The monitor is based on a widescreen S-PVA matrix with a native resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. It features LED-based backlight and a color gamut of 123% NTSC (for comparison, regular desktop monitors and notebooks have a color gamut of about 75% NTSC and 45% NTSC, respectively). The monitor is declared to have a maximum brightness of 250 nits, a contrast ratio of 1000:1, a response time of 8 milliseconds (GtG) and viewing angles of 178 degrees both vertically and horizontally.
The XL24 features the traditional exterior design of Samsung's professional models. It is just larger than usual. The case is matte black. The metallized dots in the bottom left corner make up the word LED.
Included with the monitor is a detachable sun visor. It is metallic and painted matte black on the outside and trimmed with black velvet on the inside. In short, it is very top quality.
The kit also includes an X-Rite Eye-One Display 2 calibrator I mentioned above together with Natural Color Expert software, a DVI cable, a power cord, and a user manual.
When I wrote about the monitor's dimensions I meant its thickness, of course. The XL24 is not slim as you can see. The high heat dissipation of the LED backlight is the main reason. It is less economical than fluorescent lamps and requires more cooling.
You may wonder how it can be if LED backlight helps save power in notebooks. This is a different case. Desktop monitors use triads of red-green-blue LEDs, which are not economical but ensure the larger color gamut. Notebooks use white LEDs which are economical but provide no advantages in terms of color gamut.
Therefore the XL24 has to use a fan to cool the backlight. The fan is located at the monitor's back panel, near the connectors, and is rather quiet. It won't be audible in an office environment. You may hear its soft hiss at home only if you've got a quiet system case.
The monitor's stand allows to tilt the screen and adjust its height (from 120 to 220 millimeters from the desk to the bottom edge of the matrix). You can also turn the screen around and pivot it into portrait mode. The default stand can be replaced with a VESA-compatible mount if necessary.
The monitor has two DVI connectors: a digital DVI-D and a universal DVI-I. You can connect your graphics card's analog output to the latter via an adapter (I wouldn't recommend such connection for a 24-inch monitor, though). The input of the integrated USB hub can be seen nearby.
The four USB ports are placed in pairs on the side panel. The ports are too close to each other in each pair, so you can only plug cables or very thin flash drives into them simultaneously. That's not a big problem, though. I guess even two USB ports would suffice for most situations.
The control buttons are placed in a row in the bottom right of the front panel. Their labels are white and visible even in semidarkness. The buttons provide quick access (bypassing the main menu) to selecting a color gamut (the Mode button; I described the available modes in the previous section), to the Brightness and Contrast settings, to choosing an input, and to the automatic adjustment at analog connection.
The Power button is highlighted in white at work. Below it, on the band that seemed opaque, the name of the current color gamut mode is displayed. If this illumination distracts you, you can turn it off in the monitor's menu.


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Lights, Data, Action: GE's LightGrid Big Data System to Cut L.A.'s Electricity Bill
Paris styles itself as the "City of Lights" but, in reality, Los Angeles could lay claim to the very same title. L.A. has over 210,000 streetlights. Look at it from a plane on a clear night and all you see is a brilliant lace of diamonds spread across an endless expanse of black velvet lining. Other American cities, say New York or Chicago, sparkle brightly, but L.A. is bent on shining more for less money.
Four years ago, L.A. began a large-scale conversion to LED street lighting and has installed 140,000 LED streetlights so far. The technology is many times more efficient than traditional lighting sources. But many cities are now using LEDs. L.A. city elders went a step further.
The city's Bureau of Street Lighting has been working with GE Lighting to make those LEDs even more efficient. The pilot project is using GE's LightGrid technology that allows city lighting engineers to monitor most streetlights remotely, gather and analyze illumination data, and make informed decisions about when to turn the lights on and off. Until now, this has not been possible.
Officials ultimately plan to install a remote control system into the light sensor of each roadway fixture.
L.A. authorities can then use the data to manipulate the city's illumination network to make sure lighting is on when it is needed, and dimmed or turned-off when it isn't. This is particularly effective for middle-of-the-night operations in low traffic areas.
"GE's ability to connect our newest roadway lighting systems technologies and utilize analytic capabilities help municipalities drive customer cost savings, predict and prevent problem areas, while improving overall performance for a brighter, faster and safer world," says Jaime Irick, general manager – North America Professional Solutions.
It's brilliant idea that will make the stars in L.A. shine even brighter.


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Very nice watch, rarely worn. It appears to be an homage to the Panerai Luminator. I'm selling the Invicta Force 6441 on eBay. Also I am selling three Leviathans. The quest to streamline the collection continues.
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E-Bay Item number: 251130872319
Here is a Panny that's not often seen. The price and shipping seem very fair. Is this a good model?
Angelo, I had one of these. Mid performer. Mine faded in and out in the volume. I gave it away.
Here's an update on that nightmare Ebay buyer. I received the Leviathan back today and it looks fine - no sign of misting or any damage. My guess is that the buyer decided he didn't like it and made up some BS reason and got a refund. That said, some links are missing and it REEKS of cigarette smoke. I'm calling PayPal tomorrow to complain. Not sure what they can do, but at the least I should get the missing links back and maybe have the dude pay for some kind of scent remover.
Moral of the story: Beware of Ebay buyers. There is NO protection for sellers. Make sure you get Delivery Confirmation, without which they can easily scam you and claim they never received the item. This is why many don't send expensive items overseas.
That is sobering to hear. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Maybe that buyer needed the links??? Will now tell them he doesn't know what you're talking about. I buy and sell on E-Bay. I bought a radio a couple months ago----they claimed it was working but when I received it, I could hear a loose part rattling around and it didn't work. I told the seller and they gave me a refund and didn't want the radio back. I actually felt bad about it----I was thinking----if the radio was actually working when they shipped it, maybe they think I scammed them by saying I received it dead? Actually, it powers on but I can't get any stations. They were really nice about it and I hope they know I was honest.
That could be, Angelo, although I think what happened is that he just didn't like the watch and wanted to return it. I'm a bit baffled by his claim that it was misting ("internally damaged" he said!); there is absolutely no sign of moisture.
I talked to a guy at PayPal and he was very understanding, even said that he's been in my shoes and hates the "item not as described" because there is no easy to way to verify it either way. I tried to explain to him that misting only occurs through neglect, not "internal damage." Anyhow, they're re-opening the case so I guess we'll see how it goes. I suppose that the worst-case scenario is that it doesn't go in my favor and I just keep the watch, which is a pretty nice one, the Leviathan 1957. Any idea how to get the cigarette smell off? Lysol maybe?
Are you sure it's the same watch? Any chance the buyer switched one he already had (presumably with some defect you haven't noticed yet) with your watch? Were the links separated from the watch when you shipped it----or did he resize the watch and not return the links? I find it hard to believe a cigarette smell would get on the watch that quickly.
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Tigers' Scherzer pulled with shoulder fatigueMy arm was dead," said Scherzer, who was diagnosed with right shoulder fatigue. "It's hard to say right now," said Scherzer the day after leaving Tuesday night's 12-2 win over the A's after two innings with right shoulder fatigue. With major injury averte… (more)
Leyland: Smyly likely to start if Scherzer's outIn regards to who would serve as Max Scherzer's replacement Sunday if the right-hander was unable to pitch due to right shoulder fatigue, Tigers manager Jim Leyland changed his tune a bit Thursday morning.Source: MLB.com
Max Scherzer and Quintin Berry exit Tigers win with shoulder ailmentsEven on a night when Miguel Cabrera homers twice and they overpower the Oakland A's to earn a critical 12-2 victory, the Detroit Tigers come away much worse for the wear after two key players in their push for a postseason position were forced to exit e…Source: yahoo.com


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Our loyal mascot 'Paddockton Bear' has been around...
history || our mission (what we do) || your money || our guarantees || what people say about us
polepositiontravel.com is part of the Pole Position Travel group of web sites dedicated to providing travel solutions for motorcycle fans world wide. We currently provide services for customers seeking to attend MotoGP, World Superbike and the Isle of Man TT.
We enjoy a close working relationship with circuits, riders, teams and tournament organisers and other suppliers to bring you the best possible experience.
We attend every MotoGP, and we are in all VIP Villages as well as our private hospitality units at several events, giving you the assurance that there is someone on hand. As of 2014 we also have our own in-paddock hospitality, as well as work with several MotoGP teams to bring you "team experience" packages.
We can handle groups, clubs, corporate hospitality, and of course simply individuals. If you have a special request, please contact us.
Pole Position Travel SE is a European Join-stock company with seat in Prague, Czech Republic and a subsidiary company in the UK. Most of our team now reside in lovely Prague.
Brief history
Pole Position Travel grew out of a software company in Scotland run by founder and managing director Gordon Howell. In developing an "enterprise management system" for small tour operators, we required a pilot project. We chose the2002 Brno MotoGP in line with Gordon's keen interest in motorcycles.
Following this successful pilot, our first commercial event was in 2003 when we brought over 500 people to Brno Czech Republic under our flagship travel web site www.BrnoGrandPrix.com
In 2004 we had over 800 customers in Brno, and brought people to the new track in Qatar (www.Qatar-GrandPrix.com).
In 2005 we had nearly 1400 ticketholders in Brno, and groups in Laguna Seca, Germany, the new circuit at Istanbul, Assen and Valencia.
At this point, realising that he preferred motorcycles to software, Gordon took the MotoGP business out of his existing company, set up Pole Position Travel and re-based in Prague, Czech Republic, where we remain headquartered.
In 2006 we had the largest VIP VIllage presences in: Brno (in a private lounge), Laguna Seca, Sepang, Valencia. In Brno we had nearly 1500, with 16 buses, an opening Pig Roast at the Monasterey, a charity event at the Brewery with Randy Mamola and Steve Parish in benefit of Riders for Health, a Karting miniGP on Friday and more.
In October 2006 we took over the bookings for Valencia from the defunct company moto-events. This entailed us re-booking some 750 tickets, 80 hotel rooms, buses, ViP, reception and more in a space of 2 weeks. Several of the comments below reflect customers' appreciation of our 'rescue' of their MotoGP break...
In 2007 we brought customers and attended all 18 events, developing the total portfolio of events and products. We held parties at all events, rapidly becoming one of the highlights of a GP weekend! Our largest party at Brno attracted over 400 people, despite the rain! We also started sponsorship of some riders and teams, helping us to get more ínside the sport and share this with our customers. Finally, we are proud to have been able to expand our our charity work with several events in benefit of Riders for Health and Down Syndrome Ireland (see www.charity.gp)
2008 saw us going to all events again, and consolidating our position as market leader; seeing a nearly 50% rise in turnover.
At the end of the year we launched our new ClubGP giving customers an opportunity to get ''inside" MotoGP, as well as enjoy special privileges as one of our extra-VIP customers! We expanded our charity events, and have now raised in excess of €50,000.
2009 brought a downturn in line with the world economy, however we still found we were consistently the largest group in the VIP Villages and we have been pleasantly surprised that some of our events did even better in 2009! In 2010 we expanded our sponsorships and launched our "MotoGP Team Experience" in partnership with Honda Gresini - for the first time offering in-paddock experiences as a full guest of a MotoGP team.
2011 saw our first venture in World Superbikes with our partner team Alstare Suzuki. Alas they retired at the end of the season, and in 2012 we partnered with an up-and-coming team, Kawasaki. In the space of that thrilling season, their lead rider Tom Sykes caught up with the leader Max Biaggi and came to within 0.5 points of taking the world title! We continue to work with Kawasaki, and in 2013 they fulfilled their dream of becoming World Champion. 2011 also saw the arrival in MotoGP of British World Supersport Champion Cal Crutchlow, with whom we have enjoyed a partnership since.
Also in 2012 we launched our first tour to the Isle of Man TT, immediately setting a new standard for top VIP tours. We managed to get all of our customers into the course cars for a lap at speed on the closed course just prior to the race on senior race day! We are now the acknowledged leaders in top VIP tours to the TT.
In 2013 we expanded our team, now 7 full time with part time representation in USA and Australia. We expanded our sponsorships as well, to 5 riders in all three grids, plus SBK and Isle of Man enabling us to deliver more Team Experiences than ever before!
In 2014 we have launched the "Pole Positipon Club" - our private in-paddock hospitality. We added another British World Supersport champion, Sam Lowes, to our sponsorships. We are running a new pilot into World MX, and looking into other events to add to our growing portfolio as we continue our policy of re-investment into the sport.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the world leading destination specialist for world motorcycle event travel.
if you want to go to a MotoGP, Superbike or Isle of Man, or want to bring customers or clients, we will take care of all your needs. We have a specialism in VIP requirements (and a dedicated web site for this, polepositionVIP.com)
Our main customers are:
We are about the largest specialist in MotoGP travel. In fact, our strength derives from our exclusive commitment to moto sports- we don't do anything else. This enables us to focus on the key areas of knowledge which we can pull together in bringing you the best possible experience:
We appoint local 'destination managers' who help ensure that all goes smoothly and you get the best from your short GP weekend. Local knowledge and local language are critical to success. We speak Italian in Italy, Spanish in Spain, German in Germany, Czech in Czech Republic and even American in the USA and Australian in Australia!
Together with our event managers, we:
Us and your money
We appreciate that going to an event can mean a substantial outlay; not just in purchasing tickets and accommodation, but also your air travel, incidental costs and of course your planning time and committment of your precious holiday days.
We want you spend your money wisely. We will help you work within your budget, we will NEVER attempt to 'oversell' you, and indeed where we can suggest costs savings we will !
We promise "no traumas". We are fully insured; and enjoy strong support from our private investors. Owing to our financial strength, we pre-pay all tickets, accommodation and other services (usually long before you arrive) so there is no danger of you losing your money -- or your holiday.
Indeed, as many of our customers are painfully aware, at the failure of one agency just prior to Valencia 2006, we were able to step in 3 weeks before the event and repurchase all the tickets and hotel accommodation, and re-organise the event. To the their immense relief, some 85% of the former customers' holiday plans were recovered.
Our Guarantees
Our guarantee to you is simple: we strive for complete satisfaction. If you have any complaint, please contact us as soon as possible.
We treat the very few complaints we get quite seriously. Nobody is perfect, and when we have made a mistake we will bend over backwards to rectify it or compensate you for inconvenience (within our terms and conditions, limited to the total value you have paid us)
While our terms and conditions state that we can't be responsible for third party failures (typically hotel problems, issues with your tribune seat, bus breakdowns, etc.) we are here to help overcome these issues; and we will help pursue compensation where we feel it is reasonable.
As the old saying goes: if you like what we do, tell others. If you have complaints, tell us!
Here is a very small selection of customer comments from events back to 2005. It certainly helps our hard-working team feel good that we can share our passion with you!


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Bluefield State Library
The Archives Department was established in 1992 and is located in the Wendell G. Hardway Library. Our mission is to collect, care for, interpret, promote, and make available the unique historical resources in our care. These materials document the history of administrative and academic units and the activities of our faculty, staff, and students.
President Gregory Adkins established the Archives in 1992 in preparation for Bluefield State's Centennial Celebration 1895- 1995. The collection is located on the second floor of the Wendell G. Hardway Library.
Anyone wishing to visit the Archives should make an appointment with the Archivist at Phone 304 327 4053 or 4605 or by writing to us at Bluefield State.
William B. Robertson to visit BSC Library & Archives July, 2011 11 April 2011, 16.00
HCBU Group visits BSC Library & Archives April 18, 2011 11 April 2011, 16.00
William B. Robertson visits BSC Library & Archives July, 2010 01 July 2010, 15.45
Alumni William B. Robertson visits Library and BSC Archivist James
Hall Exhibit of BSC History & Famous BSC Alumni opens May 2010 01 May 2010, 17.12
Upstairs hall exhibit of BSC history and famous alumni opens in "Hall of
"Pioneers in Education" program held April 25, 2007 25 April 2007, 15.33
Four outstanding Pioneers in Education are honored by Bluefield State College. Four educators donate priceless oral histories to the BSC Archives collection.


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In order for a player to be recognized as one of the greatest basketball players in the world, he must be one of the best defenders in the game as well. LeBron James is recognized as arguably the most versatile offensive weapon in the NBA, but where does he rank among the league's top frontcourt defenders?
In the breakdown of my current top five frontcourt defenders, only players who primarily play the small forward, power forward or center positions on their respective teams will be considered. Players like Andre Iguodala and Tony Allen are labeled as swingmen, but they spend most of their time playing shooting guard so they will not be considered on this list.
Versatile defenders are favored over one-dimensional defenders. The NBA today is evolving right before our eyes. Versatile defenders capable of guarding multiple positions are more valued than traditional, position-special defenders. For example, an Andrei Kirilenko-type player is much more valuable defensively when compared to a Kendrick Perkins-type player.