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Monday, November 3, 2008
Product Review: FHI Platform Flat Iron
Happy Monday! Did the time change sneak up on you too? I had no idea! Oh well at least we gain an hour! Besides that I had a pretty tame weekend...I'll have pictures up of the Pumpkin me and the BF carved as well as my false lashes haul I did this weekend. Back to the post!
I recently was able to test out the FHI platform flat iron from BeautyChoice.com. I was excited because I've never owned a nice flat iron before....everyone I've gotten has been a cheapo one from wal-mart that only lasts a year or so before breaking. They sent me a 1 inch size flat iron which is also really good for my hair length. I wanted to try to do something a little different in my video. I already knew that it was able to straighten my hair, but I wanted to see how well it curled. You can see in my video that it gave pretty loose curls. I had never used a flat iron to curl hair before but this iron did the trick.
-It has a 9ft beveled cord which prevents tangling.
-The flat iron has rounded tips which allow for easier curling.
-It can be used on damp hair.
-Heats up really quickly...goes up to 450 degrees.
-Floating ceramic plates conform to the shape of your hair
-Makes hair shiny
-This flat iron was a little pricey. It was on sale for $129 regularly $165. However, good flat irons require you to put down a little cash these days. A lot of people say this one is better than the Chi.
-Gets really hot so you have to be careful not to burn yourself!
Here's What I Used:
-Holiday Smokey Eyes Palette (carbon, gorgeous, ambiance)
-Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner in Blackest Black
-smolder eye kohl
-Auto-De-Blu Pearlglide
-Ardell Demi Wispies
-cork lip pencil
-baby sparks dazzleglass
13 comments:
- Jennifer said...
I love the FHI flat iron! I've had mine for over 3 years now and it's still going strong.
And you can make your curls tighter or looser depending on how much turn you put in and how much tension you use. It's a little tricky at first. But once you get the hang of it, it's pretty simple.
- November 3, 2008 at 9:54 AM
- Ethereal Prey said...
i haven't tried to curl my hair using a flat iron, but then again my flat iron is like 2 or 3 inches so its not as easy to turn and curl the hair with. but hey it does a great job straightening hair! :P
- November 3, 2008 at 11:13 AM
- MakeupWithLakahna said...
hair looks nice, did u noticed your outfit matched your room theme? hahah i noticed weird things like that /
- November 3, 2008 at 12:22 PM
- alien man?! said...
Hey, Ren! I love your silvery smoky eye. It looks great with the honey-colored curls you made so well. You're always an inspiration to us all :)
- November 3, 2008 at 1:23 PM
- Tammy M said...
OMG, I love this look on you! You look so pretty!
- November 3, 2008 at 1:35 PM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
jennifer: thanks for the encouragement because I was struggling at first to get those curls...it felt like I was tugging through my hair...i'll keep practicing!
ethereal prey: my old one is too! this is my first tiny one
makeupwithlakahna: oh it did! yay!
alienman: awww you're my girl! thanks hon!
tammy: thanks sweety! i filmed a tutorial on the look and it should be up this week!
- November 3, 2008 at 3:04 PM
- Tammy M said...
I think I might have to get Petticoat after all then! All these trips to Orlando and I still have NOT gone to MAC Pro yet!
- November 3, 2008 at 3:26 PM
- jeSmakeup said...
i want a tutorial for this wavy curls.. =) thanks for the comment! i was gone for the weekend.. but now im back! so i was wonderin wut everyone was congrat'n me about.. then i remembered lol omg its been soo long ago! but thanks =) <3333
- November 3, 2008 at 5:33 PM
- Askmewhats said...
I love your curls..so cute..I wonder if they ship internationally? Hmm..I have to check thanks
- November 3, 2008 at 7:33 PM
- Vanessa said...
you look gorgeous sis!
- November 4, 2008 at 2:39 AM
- Sharon Rose said...
Hi there-you look so pretty and dewy eyed in these pictures!!
- November 4, 2008 at 3:04 AM
- whitetigeress said...
This is an awesome site RenRen!
You're right about the fact that the more $$ you put down the better!! But my little sister got a Karmin from the same site I brought my FHI (http://www.myhairstylingtools.com/hair-straighteners-c-116.html) for less cost and I've tried it... works the same as mine!
ps... Ethereal Prey, I've found that anything bigger then a 1" is not meant for curling unfortunately.
- November 28, 2008 at 4:59 PM
- Jenna Marquez said...
I love this flat iron. My hair is really thick and I had used a cheap drugstore one for a few months with horrible results. When I finally got some extra cash I splurged on this one:
http://www.salonhive.com/fhi-platform-ceramic-styling-iron-1-w-nano-technology.html, and it has made all the difference in the world. I'm finally able to get all my hair consistently straightened and in a lot less time.
- January 13, 2009 at 1:59 AM


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Wuala is an online storage technology which allows its users to securely store, back up, and access files from anywhere and to share files easily with family, friends, and co-workers. Wuala is based on a revolutionary technology that was researched for the most part at ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich). Users start with 1 GB of storage but can get as much as they want, either by trading idle disk space or by buying additional storage. All files are encrypted on the user's computer and the user chooses who gets access to which folder.
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Click the button below or email email@example.com to contribute your experiences with this product. Although not necessary, it's interesting to have a first name, city, state and country (no email addresses will be used). Any information submitted becomes the property of Tennis Warehouse.
Please include any relevant information such as skill level and style of play.
Comments: I am a 4.5 male with a big serve. I was having elbow problems and started using the 18 gauge
string with 17 gauge Gosen OG sheep crosses for comfort and power. I sting them at 48-50 lbs in a Yonex VCORE 97 Tour
G. I did the hybrid in a attempt to save money and add a little more spin. The feel is outstanding, power is good to, spin is
acceptable but not like a poly but I am really surprised at how long this set up last for me, I play several hours 2 or 3 times
a week, and it lasts me for about 6-8 weeks, although I am not a string breaker. I think the lower tension helps it last longer.
since my racquet is lower powered I adjusted with string and tension. At some point I plan to try a softer poly in the
crosses to see If I like that. I can recommend the NRG2 18 it has a noticeably better feel than the 17, if your not a string
breaker give it a try.
From: James, 8/15
Comments: I strung the 18 gauge on a Yonex VCORE 330 at 50 lbs. I got a Dynamic tension reading of 37 lbs
stringing. After 12 hours of play the DT has fallen to 33 lbs. The crosses have just started to get stuck out of place but
they still
have great feel. I find this string to be powerful and extremely comfortable on the arm.
From: Jay, 3/15
Comments: Tried the 18 gauge strung at 59 lbs. Played well. Hit some great shots. Thought I had found my
string. Played a match on Sunday; had a lesson on Wednesday, then played a match on Thursday and the string broke on
the first
set. If you are wealthy, buy them four at a time to get the price break. If you are not, try something different. I will test the
and 16g to see how they hold up. Restringing once per month seems reasonable, but once per week seems excessive. (3.5
court player, singles and doubles.)
From: John, 3/15
Comments: Awful! Put them on my Yonex 97 at 55 lbs and they fried on the third match! I've been using Prince
Synthetic Gut before this and those strings last at least for a month-three times a week hard hitting!
From: Rosen, 2/14
Comments: I am a 65 year old 4.5 male. NRG2 is my string of choice due to arm/shoulder issues. Everytime I
something else I come back to NRG2 for its soft feel and playability. Yes, it is a powerful string. I have switched to 18g for
spin/control and string it up a little tighter. Still no arm issues. Also works well with a soft poly hybrid.
From: Jose, 4/13
Comments: I restrung two sticks with NRG 18; Dunlop 300G and Wilson nCode @ 57 and 54 lbs. Results:
had the same power level same predictability. Wilson nCode: This string did an amazing job on my Wilson stick that I didn't
like before. There is no doubt for me - that's the best string I've ever used (a least on Wilson's). I've tried a lot of Babolat
and poly as well as Gamma Live Wire.
From: Dan, AB, Canada. 4/11
Comments: I get good durability by using sting savers-10 or more matches. Good topspin and control. Use a
Babolat Aero Pro Cotex and string it at 60#. This string saved my inside tennis elbow and arm.
From: Jim, New York City, NY, USA, 09/10
Comments: I've been using these strings for 6 months now. I use the Head Radical Flexpoint OS strung at 62
These strings are hands down the best synthetics I've ever used. The thin gauge bites in to the ball giving it tons of topspin
when I
take huge cuts on the ball. It has amazing feel but the strings are only good for a few matches and then they break. If you
want to
improve your game and don't mind having to frequently restring, this is the string for you.
From: Cedric, Phoenix, AZ, USA. 06/10
Comments: Way too lively and too much power for me. I like to generate my own power, and these were trying
do it all for me. I can't remember ever missing so many routine forehands which is my weapon. I could not keep anything in
court. After an hour of frustration I switched to my other racket which had Gosen micro in it. Five minutes later everything
going in. I am a 4.5 player with long stokes and lots of racket head speed. No doubt these provide good action, but I
guess I
prefer a deader string.
From: Steve, Tulsa, OK, USA. 10/09
Comments: I've used Tecnifibre NRG 16 for years and have been impressed with it. I tried the NRG 18 recently
broke with about 3 hours of total play time. Playability didn't seem much better than the 16 gauge string. I'm sticking with
my 16.
From: Ken, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA 06/09
Comments: Why did I ever try another string? I had been using this on my K Blade Tour, full set up at 60lbs.
So, one
day I decide to shake things up by switching strings, trying hybrids, etc. All I can say is..."Don't know what you got, 'til it's
gone." I
really missed the feel, comfort and power of this string. I am 40 yrs old (hence the Cinderella reference), primarily play S&V
and a lot of doubles. It strings up easily and I recommend it to everyone that I know. When combining the factors of
comfort and cost...it's a no-brainer.
From: Chris, Clearwater, Florida, USA. 1/09
Comments: This string plays extremely well. Plays the same as Tecnifibre X-one Bi-Phase. I hybrid this string
Luxilon Banger Ace 18g for added durability. Great pop and spin, very comfortable, ultimate feel and control.
From: KC, Oakland, CA, USA. 3/07
Comments: I LOVE THIS STRING!! Currently using it in my Babolat Pure Control Team (16/20) in
the mains with natural gut in the crosses @ 60#M/58#C for awesome feel and great spin. I was able to
generate much more topspin off both my FH and one-handed BH. My BH slices have much more depth and
backspin to keep the balls really low off the bounce. My kick serves also benefited, too. Before trying the
NRG2 18g, I was using Wilson Enduro or Babolat Hurricane, but they lost tension too fast. I will never go back
to poly strings again.
From: Marc, Roswell, GA, USA 04/06
Comments:Great string. I use this in my RDX-500HD's and it plays just as well
as the X-1 BiPhase, I find it hard to tell them apart. The feel I get on both touch AND power
shots is simply perfect, it's like the ball is just hanging in the string bed waiting for you to tell
it where to go. Tension stays constant and in the HD racket they wear very well. I used to
cruise the string offerings trying different stuff, but I have settled on the Tecnifibre strings
From: Darrel
Yelm, WA USA 10/05
Comments: I was skeptical about this string since it was called a power string
but figured I'd give it a try, and it's
the best string I've used. I was playing with Luxilon Ace, and liked it but thought it was a touch
stiff, but not harsh. As an all
around performer NRG 18 is the best string I've ever played. Controllable power, and
exceptional spin. As far as the durability, I
think it's very good, it frays quite a bit before the big pop.
From: Hersel, Atlanta, GA, USA. 9/05
Comments: Best string ever, providing amazing feel, control and power.
From: David, Los Angeles, USA 07/05
Comments: Plays like gut but there wasn't enough comfort for me here. Great
string if you want a string that's similar to gut.
From: Dave, Boise, ID, USA. 05/05
Comments: Top 2 best 18 gauge strings on the market. Great pop across all
shots. Exceptional "gut like" feel and bite. If
your game demands performance this string has your back. Depending on your game each
set will give you anywhere between 5-12
hours of solid play.
From: P Roybal, USA. 03/05
Comments: I play everyday for 7 hours and the string gives me the power and
control that I need. The only down side is that I break them every 3 1/2 weeks.
From: Jason,Houston, TX, USA. 10/04
Comments:This is the best string on the market. I have tried all thin gauge
strings for my Prestige Classics, but none can compare to this. In my opinion it is better than
gut because it holds tension very well. It has great bite and sensational control and is great
on the arm. If you have a "players" frame you have to try this awesome string!
From: Isaac, Australia. 4/04
Comments: I tried Tecnifibre NRG2 strings after a 5 year tennis layoff on the
advice of an experienced MRT and really liked the strings from the start. But being the type
that likes to experiment I had to go out and try 30 other strings from multis, monos, polys to
natural gut. Well other than natural gut (or gut hybrids), I conclude that Tecnifibre NRG2 18
gauge is still the finest playing string on the market today at any cost. When you factor in the
cost, I challenge anyone to come up with a better string at any price. And yes I have tried
Gamma Professional, Laser Fibre Phenom, Gamma Live Wire XP, Babolat Xcel and Wilson
NXT Tour. The next best string to Tecnifibre NRG2 18 is Tecnifibre NRG2 17. All other
strings are mere impostors. Of course, IMHO. Enjoy the search for the holy grail of strings.
From: Peter, Portland, OR, USA. 1/04
Comments: The Tecnifibre NRG2 18 gauge is the best string I've played. It has
great control, spin and touch and is extremely comfortable. Be prepared to re-string often as
it has little durability, particularly if you hit hard and play often. Still, if you serious about your
tennis, the other characteristics make it worth a try. It is a great string!
From: Jim, San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA. 10/03
Comments: The Tecnifibre NRG2 SPL 18 is the best string that I have played
with that is not natural gut. It feels great and stringing it is a joy. This string holds tension
well and plays like natural gut
From: Jeff, Highland Park, IL. USA 5/02
Comments: It's a excellent string for power, feel, spin, and control. One thing the
string doesn't offer is the durability. I broke that string in a week, and that's pretty bad
even though I hit with pace and topspin.
From: Bill, Houston, TX. USA 5/01
Comments:Tecnifibre NRG2 SPL 18 feels great for my arm! And it strings so
easy, almost weaves itself.
From: Doug, Fresno, CA. USA 1/00
Comments:Tecnifibre NRG2 SPL 18g. is by far the best string I have ever used,
and I've used a lot of different strings looking for something that fits my game. I'm at a 3.5
level, and all other strings either don't last, don't offer control, or transmit a lot of shock to the
arm. This string has great control, great feel on the arm, great touch, and although they don't
last that long, there is a night-and-day difference in the way they play. And, if you buy the
strings from TW and have them installed for $10 (on a Babolat 4 Star stringing machine or
better), you'll be paying about the same as you would for a crummy string sold at pro-shop
From: Greg, Costa Mesa, CA. USA 11/99
Comments:Tecnifibre NRG2 18 gauge is, in a word, "fantastic", at least compared to any other non-natural synthetic gut. I am a 5-5.5 level player (would be much better if I would keep my head down), use an unusually heavy racquet, hit a very 'heavy' ball with widely varied spins, and am a long time physicist doing super-computer mathematical modeling. This is provided to properly qualify the comments here.
The difference between the 18 gauge and even the 17 gauge is quite substantial. Certainly, the string life is not as good as the thicker string, but still quite acceptable, except on the highly abrasive European clay courts. With extensive use of string savers, the playing life is all that can be reasonably expected, especially given the extraordinarily high quality of resilience, control, comfort and power. As cheap as the cost of the strings are when restringing, I see no reason to use anything less. All who try my racquets are uniformly shocked at the vast improvement in comfort, spin attainment and ball control. With the string savers, there is no reason to go to high tensions, which tend to substantially decrease longevity, and extraordinary control is still maintained.
It should be noted, with emphasis, that it is the 'playing lifetime', not the 'breakage lifetime' that should be the decisive criteria for any skilled player. Most of the strings we have tested are dead after as little as 2-3 hours of play. Some are stone dead upon installation. By this, it is meant the relative resilience of the stringbed.
All in all, the NRG2 series of strings appears, from our testing, far ahead of every other
string tested. Carefully controlled independent testing of identical racquets, strung
identically, only varying one parameter at a time, will clearly verify or refute string claims.
From: Gary, San Jose, CA. USA 10/99
Comments:I'm a 2.5 level player at my very best. I've restrung my racquet many
times to find the best string for my arm. Tecnifibre NRG2 SPL 18 String is, by far, the softest
and most comfortable string I've tested. The thin 18g. seems like a big jump over the 17g.,
where spin is concerned. It doesn't take too much effort to get good spin. It's great, a player
of my caliber, hitting slices that change direction as much as they do. The only minus may
be wear (common for an 18g.) NRG2 SPL 18 String Seems to play just as well as Gamma
TNT 18g., but with better feel and softness.
From: Stephen, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 09/99
Racquet type and tension: Yonex RQ-700 Ti @ 57lbs.


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Stamie's Almond Cookies
- 1 (6--ounce) bag white slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 -cup sugar, plus 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 pound unsalted butter
- 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 3 eggs
- 1 ounce brandy
- 3 tablespoons pure almond extract
- 3 tablespoons butter flavoring
- 5 heaping tablespoons baking powder
- 7 to 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg white mixed with 1 tablespoon water, for glaze
- Cooking spray
- 1 (6-ounce) jar apricot preserves
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine almonds and 1/2 cup sugar and set aside.
Melt the butter and the shortening mixture together. Combine the shortening mixture with 1 1/2 cups sugar in a mixing bowl and mix well. Add the 3 eggs and continue mixing until creamy. Add the brandy, almond extract, butter flavoring, and the baking powder. Mix well. Slowly begin adding the flour, and beat until the mixture leaves the side of the bowl. Set aside.
Spray the cookie sheets with cooking spray and then wipe them off.
Using a small ice-cream scoop, begin cutting the balls out of the dough. Press a ball of cookie dough down, using a clear plastic lid from the baking powder can, so they will all be the same size.
Pick up 1 cookie at a time, and brush with the egg white mixture, and press into the topping mixture. Press the cookie down, pick it up to shape it in your hand, and press your finger in the middle to make a dent.
Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden. When serving, put a 1/2 teaspoon of the apricot preserve in the middle of the cookie.
Recipe courtesy of Stamie Koutouzis
Cooking Tips
More Recipes and Ideas
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On Friday, May 31, 2013, members of the Einstein community and members of the Resnick, Katz, and Doppelt families and their special guests, gathered in the lobby of the Van Etten Building for a unique occasion: the unveiling and dedication of the sculpture "Spiral of Life." Created by Roni Doppelt, daughter of Einstein Overseers Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz and granddaughter of Jack and Pearl Resnick, early Einstein supporters and Benefactors in whose honor the College's campus was named, the sculpture represents the family's longstanding ties to the College of Medicine and its mission to advance human health.
Installed at the center of the building's art deco lobby, the piece stands nine feet high, including the base, and is crafted from cast bronze and polished stainless steel. It was draped with a dark cloth as those assembled awaited its unveiling and dedication.
In his welcoming remarks, Ira Lipson, director of institutional advancement, noted Ms. Doppelt' s relationship with the College of Medicine: "In 1999, Roni and her husband Stuart hosted the first-ever Florida Cancer Center Research Advisory Board luncheon at their home. Since then, she has graciously hosted other Florida events and has been a regular at our Florida dinners, Lunch and Learn Programs, and a supporter of the Cancer Center. We are truly delighted that she has created this sculpture for us."
Ms. Doppelt was then invited to the podium to share the inspiration for her sculpture. "The idea for 'Spiral of Life,' came about over several visits I made to the Einstein campus, which is named for my grandparents. I feel their presence whenever I'm here," she said.
"On one of those visits, I passed the Price Center/Block Pavilion, Einstein's magnificent research facility and my eyes were drawn to the DNA spiral staircase that shines through the glass front of the building. I had always wanted to create a sculpture to honor my parents and grandparents and the DNA staircase sparked my imagination."
She described the sculpture, noting, "At the core of the piece is a couple entwined in each other's arms. They represent love – the source of life and the force that all living things need to thrive. The steel ribbons represent the double helix – the biological basis of life.
She concluded, "I am thrilled to dedicate this work of art, which I created as a loving tribute to two remarkable people – my parents, Marilyn and Stanley Katz, in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary – and in memory of my dear grandparents, Jack and Pearl Resnick. They've all been, and will always be, my inspiration and my role models. I hope this sculpture, created in their honor, will bring joy to all who encounter it for many years to come."
To make the dedication official, Dr. Allen M. Spiegel, the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean at Einstein, joined Ms. Doppelt in unveiling her work of art. Before removing the cloth covering, Dr. Spiegel said, "I was delighted when Roni offered to create a sculpture for Einstein that would reflect on two unique aspects of Einstein – our logo, which incorporates a graphic of the spiral staircase at the Price Center/Block Pavilion and is modeled after a strand of DNA; and our tagline, 'Science at the heart of medicine,' which signifies the excellence of our science, combined with our humanism, that helps to contribute to improving human health around the globe. Roni has incorporated both into her artistic vision and naming of this exceptional sculpture."
He added, "It's appropriate that this sculpture is being dedicated in honor of Roni's parents Marilyn and Stanley Katz, and in memory of Jack and Pearl Resnick. Since the early days of the College of Medicine, the Resnick and Katz families have been leaders in advancing our institution's mission. And, it's terrific to see the third and fourth generation of this very special Einstein family, with whom we look forward to sharing more happy occasions."
After the ceremony, Marilyn Katz, who is also the founding chair of the College of Medicine's Cancer Research Advisory Board, said, "We are thrilled that Roni has created this beautiful sculpture for Einstein. We are continually impressed by the new research coming out of the College of Medicine's laboratories that helps the Bronx community and people around the world. To see our children, nephews and nieces, and now our grandchildren become involved with Einstein, which has been so important to our entire family, is very gratifying."
The Van Etten building, which the College of Medicine leased, from Jacobi Medical Center in 2009, provides vital space for clinical care, research, and medical education. Van Etten currently houses Einstein's largest clinical program, the Children's Evaluation and Research Center, along with the Sheryl and Daniel R. Tishman Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory and the Ruth L. Gottesman Clinical Skills Center. Ultimately, the building also will be home to the Einstein Aging Study, anatomy laboratories and other programs.
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Sex Trafficking: A Global Issue
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Tuesday, November 01, 2016
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Appreciation Day Brings Together Einstein Community
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Einstein Welcomes Dana Lee, Senior Counsel for Medical School Affairs
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Remembering Dr. Bertrand Bell, Mentor to Countless Students and Residents
Monday, October 10, 2016
Einstein's Nilda Soto Has Leadership Role with N.Y. State Minority Health Council
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
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Col MemBrain
Pertex Shield 30d 100% Nylon 2 Layer R/S 2.3 oz/yd
Have all the comforts of home at fifteen thousand feet. Rated to -20 degrees Fahrenheit, this bag is filled in Santa Rosa, California with high quality 800+ fill-power goose down, and constructed with both Pertex Shield® and MemBrain® waterproof, breathable fabrics for outstanding weather resistance and durability. The down-filled draft tube features a hidden pocket for stashing nighttime essentials.
- Filled and Finished in Rohnert Park, California
- Certified 800+ Fill Power Goose Down
- Pertex® Shield Waterproof/Breathable Fabric
- Marmot Cross Baffle Construction Prevents Down Shifting and Colds Spots
- 11-Baffle and Wrap-Around Foot Box Increases Warmth
- Reinforced Foot Box Lining
- Nautilus 6-Baffle Hood
- Feely Draw Cords
- Down-Filled Draft Tube
- Ground-Level Side Seams
- Hidden Draft Tube Pocket
- Stretch Tricot Baffles
- Stuff and Storage Sack Included
- Velcro®-free Down-filled Collar
- Velcro®-free Face Muff
- Zipper Guards
Main Materials
Pertex Shield 30d 100% Nylon 2 Layer R/S 2.3 oz/yd
Lining Material
Pertex Microlight 30d 100% Nylon Ripstop 1.3oz/yd
Insulation Material
800+ Fill Power Goose Down
Fill Weight
37.5oz (1064g)
Bag Loft
Bag Temperature F
Bag Temperature C
Interior Length
83in (211cm)
Bag Dimensions (Shoulder x Hip x Foot)
63in (160cm) x 61in (155cm) x 45in (114.3cm)
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3lbs 14.59oz (1774g)
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Andy McDooterstein from Great Bag I bought the Col a few weeks ago with the intention of using it on a winter Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire. We were unable to do that trek because of crazy winds and deadly wind chills, however, I did get to put this bag to the test at Carter Notch. The night time low temperature fell some where between -10F and -20F and I stayed warm all night, in fact a tad sweaty in the morning. The waterproof shell was key because we neglected to vent the tent properly and ended up with a winter wonderland on the tent walls. The down stayed dry all night and kept me toasty. I gave the Col 4 stars because of the packed size, weight, length of time it took to loft up and because it took a while to completely dry out from snow melt, sweat and condensation. Overall I would totally buy this again, it represents a solid value and is quite well made.
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HPBExpo 2010 State of the Hearth
HPBExpo 2010 - State of the Hearth Industry
State of the Hearth Industry Report
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) has conducted the Fireplace and Stove Attitude and Usage Study on a biennial basis since 2002. The State of the Hearth Industry Report reflects select information from the 2009 hearth shipment report, the 2008 Attitude and Usage Study and public data from other industry groups as referenced.
*Use of the HPBA State of the Hearth Industry Report findings should be credited to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. Visit www.hpba.org for additional information.
The Industry is Hot
- Nearly 1.2 million hearth appliances were shipped in 2009; more than 600,000 were gas-fueled models.
- Fireplace sales and installations represent a $5 billion annual value.
Where the Hearth Is
- Fireplaces rank second among the top features desired by buyers of new homes; they are only second to outdoor patios, porches and decks (National Association of Home Builders or NAHB).
- More than half of U.S. households (53 percent) have at least one fireplace or freestanding stove.
- There were approximately 1.2 fireplaces per home in 2008, with 79 percent of the homes having at least one fireplace or stove, and 21 percent having two or more.
Cleaner, More Efficient Options
- A wide variety of clean-burning wood and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts that meet the 75% efficiency rating are eligible for consumers to earn a $1,500 federal tax credit through 2010.
- The average age of a wood fireplace is 24 years, making them a target for updating to a more efficient and cleaner mode. The average age of a freestanding stove is 12 years. Gas fireplaces are an average age of 11 years. And, fireplace inserts average 12 years.
- Residential wood-burning stoves and fireplace inserts are now certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to produce as much as 70 percent less wood smoke emissions than uncertified wood-burning appliances.
- Sixty-nine percent of Americans consider installing a new technology (fireplace, stove or insert) to be more energy efficient.
- Initial study shows that EPA-certified stoves can decrease the average wintertime fine particulate levels in the outdoor air by 28 percent and can make indoor air quality 72 percent cleaner.
- 56 percent of those who modified their fireplace for efficiency installed a fireplace insert.
Heating Your Home
- 32 percent of stove owners view their stove as a major heat source; 51 percent consider it to be a secondary source of heat.
- The primary motivation of 51 percent of those that installed a hearth product in their home was to save on heating costs, while 20 percent wanted to make a cold room warmer or to use as a back up source of heat.
- Using supplemental hearth appliances to heat the rooms used most allows a house's thermostat to be turned down, decreasing fuel bills. This "zone heating" can provide energy savings of 20-40 percent (American Council for Energy Efficient Economy).
- One in three Americans (36 percent) indicates they have and use hearth products in their home.
Increasing the Heat to a Home
- 58 percent of hearth owners consider their fireplace, stove or insert to be a major design feature in their home.
- 63 percent of wood fireplace owners primarily use their hearth product to enhance the atmosphere, compared to 57 percent of gas fireplace owners.
- The master bedroom is the most desired room to add a second fireplace/stove (NAHB).
- The consumer estimate for the average increase in home value from a hearth appliance is $3,120.
- Fireplaces have a strong, positive effect on the value of a home, 46 percent of home buyers are willing to pay more for the feature, adding about $1,220 to a home's worth per fireplace (National Association of Realtors).
Stove and Fireplace Use
- People that have fireplaces and stoves in their homes use them. Fireplace owners reported that they typically use their fireplaces 31 times per year, most often in the winter (average 23 times) and fall (average 5 times). Stove owners are even more dedicated, using them an average of 106 times per year, with the highest usage also in the winter (60 times) and fall (23 times).
- 58 percent of stove owners use their stoves to save on heating costs.
- Gas fireplaces users average 2.6 hours and cordwood users average 3.8 hours of use.
Adding a Hearth to a Home
Typical cost of a product including installation:
- Fireplaces: Open, EPA-certified wood fireplace $3-5,000, gas fireplace $3-5,000 and electric fireplace $500-3,000.
- Stoves: Freestanding wood stove with new chimney $3-4,200, pellet stove $3,500-4,000.
- Inserts: Pellet, gas or EPA-certified wood insert into existing fireplace with new liner $3-$4,000, and an electric insert into an existing masonry fireplace $100-300.
- Log sets: Vent-free gas log sets $400-$1,000 or electric log set $100-$300.
- For estimating purposes, consumers can calculate the cost and energy savings of hearth appliances and different fuels using HPBA's online calculator (www.hpba.org/fuelcalculator).
- Consumers can research placement, product and fuel choices online with the HPBA Consumer Guide that highlights the differences between appliance options, fuels, approximate efficiency and the estimated costs of product purchase and installation (http://www.hpba.org/hearth/consumer-guide).
HPBA State of the Hearth Industry Report
This research was conducted online via the TSN - NFO Market Research Firm in August 2008 with a sample size of 1,642. The sample size included households assembled to be representative of the latest U.S. Census in terms of geography, age of head of household, market size, annual household income and household size. All respondents are 18+ years old.
About Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA)
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), based in Arlington, VA, is the North American industry association for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, representatives, service firms and allied associates for all types of hearth, barbecue and patio appliances, fuels and accessories. The association provides professional member services and industry support in education, statistics, government relations, marketing, advertising and consumer education. There are more than 2,600 members in the HPBA.


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Look no further for the latest in Entertainment Law news: the Weekly PULSE!
- Troubled actor Randy Quaid and wife Eva contest extradition in Vancouver.
- Mel Gibson has managed to stay out of legal trouble for a few months, but that apparently wasn't enough for the producers of The Hangover 2 who kicked him off the set and replaced him with Liam Neeson.
- An anonymous person filed documents under the name 'Citizens of The State of Atlanta Georgia' with the federal court in Atlanta asking that rapper T.I. be sent to a rehab program instead of jail for a recent drug possession arrest.
- MTV and Rob Dyrdek sued by 'Smelly Old Man' following a TV bit that may have gone too far.
- Was NPR analyst Juan Williams fired because of partiality?
- Did mystery letter have any affect on T.I.'s drug charge dismissal?
- Former celebrity doctor Hayden Kho seeks to dismiss pending sex tape scandal case.
- Eva Longoria responds to other driver's threat of lawsuit.
- Gabriella Perez, a woman who ran a Beverly Hills salon, allegedly swindled enough money from Jennifer Aniston and other celebs to face 501 years in prison.
- Michael O'Hearn (aka 'Titan' on "American Gladiators") wants more than $500,000 in damages from T-Mobile for using his likeness in an internet advertisement.
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Lawless, Sparks take reigns of U.S. Paralympics cycling program
U.S. Olympic Cycling Team Coach Andy Sparks, U.S. Olympians Sarah Hammer, Lauren Tomayo and Jennie Reed visit the USA House at the Royal College of Art on Aug. 8, 2012 in London, England. On June 10, it was announced that Sparks is the new head coach for U.S. Paralympics cycling.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Today, U.S. Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, announced the hiring of two new positions within its Paralympic cycling program; Ian Lawless was named the new high performance director and Andrew Sparks was announced as head coach. Both Lawless and Sparks are cycling experts and their additions are expected to make a profound impact on the program.
"The U.S. Paralympics cycling program is a strong one, but we feel that the addition of Ian and Andy is a true game-changer in the lead-up to Rio 2016," said Julie O'Neill, team leader, U.S. Paralympics sport performance. "We are thrilled to have them both joining our para-cycling team and know they will have a positive impact on our athletes and their performance on the field of play."
As cycling high performance director, Lawless will direct the annual and quadrennial planning for Paralympic road and track cycling athletes and provide overall leadership to the para-cycling program. He comes to U.S. Paralympics from U.S. Handcycling, where he served as executive director from 2009 to present, managing handcycling programs, events, teams, athletes and coaches.
"I am thrilled and honored to be joining the team at U.S. Paralympics," said Lawless. "I look forward to working with our athletes and coaches to continue Team USA's momentum from the London Paralympic Games."
Prior to joining U.S. Handcycling, Lawless was the special projects director at Challenge Alaska, 2007-2009. His responsibilities included helping to fund, develop and manage the Sadler's Alaska Challenge, the longest and toughest wheelchair and handcycle race in the world.
From 2002-07, Lawless worked in multiple capacities at Adaptive Adventures, including serving as the cycling director, managing a year-round recreational and competitive cycling program, and as Colorado regional director, where he developed the strategic plan and fundraising strategy for the sports program.
As a previous USA National Track Cycling athlete, resident athlete at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and a coach at the Olympic Games, Andy Sparks brings both a prestigious athletic background and more than ten years of professional coaching expertise to the team.
"I am excited to return to Colorado Springs and to join the USOC family," said Sparks. "My goal is to work tirelessly to promote and build a world-class training environment that can propel U.S. para-cycling to become the No. 1 program in the world in Rio 2016."
Most recently, Sparks served as the performance director and head coach of the Performance United Cycling Center in Mallorca, Spain. Prior to that, he directed the track cycling program at the UCI's World Cycling Center in Aigle, Switzerland, which was comprised of more than 100 athlete and coaches from the governing bodies of more than 40 nations.
Sparks also had great success coaching the Irish Olympic Track Cycling Team in London at the 2012 Olympic Games and the U.S. team in Beijing in 2008. Through his career, his winning philosophy and inventive methods have helped his athletes amass 20 World Championship medals, 11 World Championship titles, three Olympic medals, two world records, and 15 national records. His remarkable record of success has made him a two-time winner of the USA Cycling Coach of the Year award for his outstanding leadership and coaching excellence.
Both Sparks and Lawless will be based in Colorado Springs, and will begin their positions July 15 and June 19, respectively.


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Beth Am Israel is a Conservative synagogue of about 375 families located in Lower Merion, the heart of the western suburbs (Main Line) of Philadelphia.
We, at Beth Am Israel, seek to integrate Torah (learning and practice), Avodah (prayer or worship) and Gemilut Hasadim (acts of caring) within an engaged, Shabbat-centered community. We strive to support all of our members and to build a connection to Klal Ysrael (the entire Jewish community) through lifelong Jewish learning and action.
Our mission is to develop a community that supports each member's ability to relate to the world in a way that infuses life with sacred purpose.


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Emeril's Lasagna
- 2 cups fresh ricotta
- 8 ounces grated Provolone
- 8 ounces grated Mozzarella
- 8 ounces grated Romano
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon chiffonade of fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 recipe of Emeril's Meat Sauce, recipe follows
- 1/2 pound grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 package of dried lasagna noodles
- Emeril's Meat Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 pound ground beef
- 1/3 pound ground veal
- 1/3 pound ground pork
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups finely chopped onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 (28-ounce) can of peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 4 cups beef stock or water
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, Provolone, Mozzarella, Romano, egg, milk, basil and garlic. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. To assemble, spread 2 1/2 cups of the meat sauce on the bottom of a deep dish lasagna pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the grated cheese over the sauce. Cover the cheese with 1/4 of the dried noodles. Spread a 1/4 of the cheese filling evenly over the noodles. Repeat the above process with the remaining ingredients, toping the lasagna with the remaining sauce. Place in the oven and bake until bubbly and golden, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and serve.
In a large nonreactive saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. In a mixing bowl, combine the meat. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. When the oil is hot, add the meat and brown for 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk the tomato paste with the stock and add to the tomatoes. Add the thyme, bay leaves, oregano, basil and red pepper. Mix well. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally and add more liquid if needed. During the last 30 minutes or cooking, reseason with salt and pepper and stir in the cheese. Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Yield: 1 1/2 to 2 quarts
Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse
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Mazdzer returns home on a roll
LAKE PLACID – Saranac Lake's Chris Mazdzer has been on a nice little roll during the past month racing at luge's highest level.
The 24-year-old member of the United States national team is hoping to keep the solid sliding going this week on the track where he was first introduced to the sport.
The FIL World Cup tour is in Lake Placid for three days of racing that kick off today. Mazdzer wants to continue the consistency that helped him post the best result of his career last week at the World Championships in Whistler, British Columbia.
Competing in Canada, Mazdzer broke into the top 10 for the first time as a senior-level competitor with a sixth-place finish on the same track where he was 13th at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. He said stringing together two good runs got the job done, and he'd love to have the same kind of performance when Mount Van Hoevenberg hosts the men's singles race Saturday morning.
But before Mazdzer gets that opportunity, he'll need to be fast enough today in a one-run Nations Cup qualifying race in order to advance to the World Cup competition.
"My performance in Whistler is a good place to build from," Mazdzer said Wednesday after finishing four training runs at Mount Van Hoevenberg. "That track is the most difficult – and it's the fastest – and doing well gave me a good boost of confidence.
"On other tracks, I've had some single runs that were sixth-place runs, but I've backed them up with 24th- or 20th-place runs," Mazdzer continued. "Two consistent runs has only happened to me once and that was last week, and now I'm back home hoping to do it again."
Led by Germany, European sliders have pretty much dominated the top of the luge standings for both the men and the women, but Mazdzer said the run in Lake Placid has given them problems in the past. He said home ice may level the field a bit, but he'll have to wait until race day to see if that holds true.
"On the tracks here and Sigulda (Latvia), the Germans seem to be a little out of their element," Mazdzer said. "But they still have another day of training, and they are pretty good at figuring things out. Our team is really excited to be back here. I have the experience on this track, I definitely have confidence in my ability to do well, but you never know how it's going to translate on race day."
Mazdzer said Wednesday's training session was tough on everybody, including himself. He didn't even take his first run off the men's start, instead, opting to begin at the women's and double ramp to regain the feel of sliding on a very technical run.
"Everybody struggled today. It was such a drastic change from what we've been used to. It's the coldest weather we've seen on the circuit this season, and this track is known for being pretty rough. Everybody was in survival mode on the bumpy ice."
Prior to last week's world championships, Mazdzer turned in what had been his best World Cup showing ever, a 12th-place on Jan. 13 in Oberhof, Germany. And today, and hopefully Saturday, he hopes to be even faster on a fast track.
"In 52 seconds, we're doing 20 curves," Mazdzer said. "It's fast-paced all the way down. The track here is tight and technical, and when you make that first mistake, it really compounds quickly. You have to be on your game from start to finish. You really do."


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Psychedelic Sounds
SHERMAN – Area residents gathered under the cover of the night sky to celebrate the first evening of the Night Lights at the Heron Fall Music Festival Friday.
Including Friday, the fall festival will feature two nights of live music by nearly 20 regional and nationally touring musicians. Friday evening's lineup included: Aqueous, Universe Shark, The Heavy Pets, Space Junk, Shotgun Jubilee, John E. Old School, The Manhattan Project and Family Funktion and the Sitar Jams.
A crowd braved the elements near the Cafe In The Woods to experience the wonders of the Night Lights Fall Festival. Regardless of the sprinkle and chill, the Erie-based Shotgun Jubilee kicked off the evening's entertainment by jamming to an audience staying dry under the cover of trees, while more adventurous hula hoopers stomped gleefully in the mud nearby. Even a man with a cane leapt to his feet to shake it all out.
A 15-year Great Blue Heron Music Festival volunteer enjoying Shotgun Jubilee's set, Sue, brought with her to the festival two newcomers, Bryan Gaines and Tracy Carnes, both from Ellicottville. Carnes commented on how amazed she was to find just how friendly the other festivalgoers were, and that the grounds themselves were worth seeing. Gaines added that he was excited to see Aqueous perform, but even more so for Schleigho's set tonight because it had been many years since he last had the chance to see the band. Sue added that for her, the most exciting thing is seeing the projects out at the Heron grounds continue to grow each year.
Shortly thereafter, festivalgoers were drawn to the psychedelic sound of SUNY Fredonia-founded Space Junk located within the covered dance tent near the main stage. During the group's 45-minute set, hi-def electronic beats permeated the air. Synthesized with the groove of the bass and energetic drums, the raucous guitar was kept company throughout the band's continuous tunes. Lights flashed to the tempo as bodies moved rhythmically, silhouetted in the darkness. A festivalgoer said, "I dig them – a lot."
Today's entertainment, which will begin at 2 p.m., will include nearly a dozen live acts, such as the festival's headliner, Marco Benevento. The other acts for the event include: Schleigho, Lazlo Hollyfeld, Jimkata, Smackdab, Funktional Flow, Aircraft, Haewa, On Beta and DJ Cutler. The acts will either be located at the Cafe In The Woods, which can be found at the end of a 1-mile trail that is illuminated by strategically placed lights, at a tent near the Great Blue Heron Music Festival main stage, or at the fire pit and drum circle in the woods.
The Heron is located at 2361 Waits Corners Road in Sherman. For more information, such as a schedule of acts, visit www.nightlightsfest.com.
In addition to the music festival, the grounds will be open to the public from dusk to 11 p.m. each Friday and Saturday through Oct. 5. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 7-12 years old and 6 years and under are free. For more information, or to view the full schedule of entertainment, visit heronnightlights.com.


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Just a couple of weeks after "unofficial" slight price-cut of Wii game console in the U.S., Nintendo this week officially confirmed its intention to reduce the pricing of its aging game console to $150 and bundle Wii Wheel accessory starting the middle of May. The decision to cut the price and add a new game was made in a bid to revive sales of the system, which have been falling for some time. Nintendo yet has to confirm price-drops on other markets.
Nintendo is dropping the suggested retail price of its Wii system to $149.99 and including a Mario game with the Wii hardware starting May 15. The newly priced Wii system will come in either black or white with the Mario Kart Wii game and a matching colored Wii Wheel accessory, replacing the previously included Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort games. The Wii Remote Plus controller, Nunchuk controller and Wii Wheel included in the package will all match the hardware, meaning they will be either black or white.
"The new suggested retail pricing for both the hardware and select games will help create more of these magical moments for even greater numbers of people," said Reggie Fils-Aime, the president of Nintendo of America.
Also on May 15, Nintendo launches the new Nintendo Selects collection of Wii games, a set of popular games that millions of people have already experienced, at a suggested retail price of $19.99. The four must-own games in this collection are The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Mario Super Sluggers and Wii Sports, which is available for the first time as a separate software purchase. The new black Wii Wheel will also be available separately at a suggested retail price of $9.99.
According to NPD Group, retail sales of Nintendo Wii game console in the U.S. in March, 2011, dropped below sales of both Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3. A slide posted by Nintendo itself indicates that in March it sold about 60 thousand of Wii systems in March.
In other regions, namely Europe and Japan, popularity of Wii also dropped compared to the previous years, which means that Nintendo is very likely to reduce pricing of the console there too. For example, in Europe sales of Wii were lower compared to both PS3 and X360, whereas in Japan Sony's latest console has been considerably more popular than Nintendo's home console since early this year.


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Habitat loss due to deforestation, prey loss due to game hunting, and illegal hunting and trapping for the fur trade are the main threats to Lynx lynx. Commercial hunting is illegal in all countries except Russia and Eurasian lynx are protected in Afghanistan, where all hunting and trading is illegal. In the 1960's and 70's, some Eurasian lynx were re-introduced into Germany, France, Austria, and Switzerland. These populations have been successful in some areas. ("Eurasian Lynx Online Information System for Europe", 2007; "IUCN RED LIST", 2009)
IUCN Red List: Near Threatened
US Federal List: No special status
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International Journal of Translation, devoted to all aspects of Translation is published in January and July every year by Bahri Publications, New Delhi (since 1989), with papers on theoretical and methodological points of view; with translators from one language to another sharing their viewpoints and experiences across the world; research and data-based empirical studies on translation pedagogy, lexicology, translation of religious texts, and contrastive translatology. IJT publishes articles, research papers, book reviews, notes and notifications on translation activities across the globe and also has added publishing short fiction and poetry translated from any language of the world into English. (see TOCs of previous 11 volumes at: http://bahripublications.org) Contents of International Journal of Translation (IJT) Vol. 12, Jan-Dec 2000 1. Is it Worth Learning Translation Technology? Joseba Abaitua 2 Contextual Aspects of Court Interpreting Ethics Cynthia Migu�lez 3. A Competition Model for the Generation of Complementation Patterns in Machine Translation Guadalupe Aguado de Cea & Antonio Pareja-Lora 4. Translation Software by Lingvistica'98: The PARS Family of Machine Translation Systems Michael S. Blekhman et al 5. Computer-Assisted English�Russian Dictionary Michael S. Blekhman et al. 6. Exploring Medical Spanish M. �ngeles Alcaraz 7. Cohesion in Written Texts: An Analysis Comparing English and Spanish Inmaculada Alvarez De Mon Y Rego 8. Insults: A Relevance-Theoretic Taxonomical Approach to their Translation Jos� Mateo & Francisco Yus 9. False Friends: Mousetraps for Communication & Translation Pedro Jos� Chamizo Dom�nuez 10. The Translator's Reality Deborah D. K. Ruuskanen 11. The Concept of Equivalence in the Translation of Medical and Legal Texts Anabel Borja Albi 12. Theory and Practice in the Training of Interpreters Ingrid Kurz 13. Equivalence and Culture Transfer in Translation: An Exercise in Applied Translation Studies Ravinder Kaur Bahri Contents of International Journal of Translation Vol.13, No.1-2, Jan-Dec 2001(already published) 1. Machine Translation and Human Translation: In Competition or in Complementation? John Hutchins 2. Is It Worth Learning Translation Technology? Joseba Abaitua 3. CRL: A Center of Research Excellence in Machine Translation Sergei Nirenburg 4. Machine Translation - User's Perspective Laurie Gerber 5. General Remarks on Machine Translation Michael S. Blekhman 6. First Steps of Language Engineering in the USSR: The 50s through 70s Boris Pevzner 7. Machine Translation in the Former Soviet Union and in the New Russia Xenia Piotrowska, Rajmund Piotrowski, Yuri Romanov, Natalia Zaitseva & M. Blekhman 8. Dictionary Organization in Linguistic Automaton for Oriental Languages Rajmund Piotrowski, Yuri Romanov, Yuri Tavomach, Natalia Zaitseva & M. Blekhman 9. Machine Translation Methods: Text Structure and Translator Work Larissa Beliaeva 10. Word-sense Disambiguation Through Visual Thought Analysis Srinivasan Vaidyaraman 11. Software for Processing Spanish: Products by Word Magic Software Olga Bezhanova 12. A Large Database of Collocations and Semantic References: Interlingual Applications Igor Bolshakov & Alexander Gelbukh 13. Educational Applications of a Machine Translation System Tatyana M. Gurina 14. Computer Translation Service provided by Babylon.com Dalia Blumenthal 15. Computer-Assisted Text and Speech Understanding Project Alexander Razakov 16. Developing an English-Chinese Dictionary of Proper Names Olena Tronevych, Eugene Korshykov & Andrei Kursin 17. Creating Enterprise Machine Translation Systems Winfield Scott Bennett (see TOCs of previous 11 volumes at http://bahripublications.org) Order Department Bahri Publications 997A9, Gobindpuri, PO Box 4453, Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019, India Telephones:( 91-011) 6445710, 6448606. Telefax: (91-011) 6448606 E-mail: bahriusvsnl.com http://bahripublications.orgMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue


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ImmortaliTEA wrote:Kingston,
You are officially my hero. The end!
kingslam wrote:ImmortaliTEA wrote:Kingston,
You are officially my hero. The end!
Thanks for liking my collection.
TIM wrote:TIM wrote:TIM wrote:
A very rare Grape Purple Sand. 1970's SP. 1st show by High Mountain Anxi Xiping Tikwanyin Yancha.
After first use. I hope to document the patina changes if anyone is interested
2nd use ended 12/13/2012. Morning winter light at 7am.
ImmortaliTEA wrote:I personally believe that sample tea has some of the best Hong Ni for the price of anywhere on the Internet
ImmortaliTEA wrote:TIM wrote:blairswhitaker wrote:got this from sample tea, it is brewing sheng these days.
artist: Mao Mei Zhen
Year: 1990's
Manufacturer: Zhong Guo Yixing
Clay : Hongni
Fire : Medium Fired
Spout : Plum Flower 7 Holes
Capacity : 70ml
Hongni by blairswhitaker, on Flickr
Nice clay
I am so glad that you agree Tim that this is great Hong Ni because I personally believe that sample tea has some of the best Hong Ni for the price of anywhere on the Internet (that is if you don't mind the medium fired which is the usual for their Hong Ni selections) and especially considering I have heard others say they don't like it very much because it smells funny (which is gone after one boiling session by the way). Some of the best Hong Ni I've found (lots of rounding while still maintaining a large percentage of aroma). I've bought about 6 Hong Ni's from them and Mao Mei Zhen seems to have the best craftsmanship of the Shui Ping series!
bagua7 wrote:ImmortaliTEA wrote:I personally believe that sample tea has some of the best Hong Ni for the price of anywhere on the Internet
But are they real Yixing?
Wheel-thrown. Ja!
Besides they state the following:
"Nei Zi Wai Hong" pot is very popular back in the 70's and 80's. During that time, the demand for zhuni is very high but the clay are limited, and zhuni shrink a lot when fired so it is not cost effective. Finally Yixing came out with an idea to make the pot using zini and then grind the zhuni as fine as powder and mix it with water then paint it or dip the pot in it so that the outer part of the zini pot is fully cover with zhuni and then fired. This kind of pot is call "Nei Zi Wai Hong" which looks like zhuni but cheaper than whole piece of zhuni."
I would add to that: And decide to start a production of wheel-thrown pots as a result of having developed a new strategy of cost reduction.
zini + zhu ni + wheel-throwing clearly reflects that new policy.
I wouldn't hold my breath for that sort of quality. $130 for that pot is a rip-off.


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Oh boy am I in trouble at the Breen Center. Big time.
First of all, Augie, not Angie, gives a smile and a kind word on the darkest days.
Next, Corrine, not Connie, tickles the ivories.
Last but not least the two comedians at table 4 believe laughter is the best medicine.
Maybe 10 slaps with a wet noodle will improve my penmanship or better yet, change the ribbon in the typewriter and dust off the keyboard. Believe it or not, some of us still type.
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Running in PlaceHe has run across the Sahara Desert. He has run to overcome drug and alcohol addiction, and to help others. Most recently, he ran smack into the law. In 2011, Charlie Engle faces his toughest challenge yet.
Photo by Rod Mclean
This article appeared in our May 2011 issue.
It sounded like a fun weekend in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a 5K or 10-mile run through a greenbelt park, but there was one strange twist. The e-vite promised a Saturday-evening presentation by the renowned adventure racer and ultrarunner Charlie Engle, known for his astounding 111-day, 4500-mile run across the Sahara. For the "Main Event," however, attendees were invited to caravan to Engle's Monday-afternoon sentencing, in Norfolk, Virginia, for a recent felony conviction.
On a crisp Saturday morning in January, I arrive at Engle's Greensboro residence (clued in that I was probably at the right place by the "XTREMIST" license plate on an older-model Suburban in the driveway), where Engle lounged, watching a classic John Wayne western Fort Apache, awaiting the arrival of weekend guests from across the country.
"I have to get my weekly dose of the Duke," says Engle, as we sit on the white L-seat couches of the nicely appointed suburban house in which he lives with its owner, Chip Pitts, a fellow runner and close friend.
Within 10 minutes of watching, I begin to realize Engle, 48, possesses a commanding, penetrating voice not unlike Wayne's. And, I would discover, he has a similar likeable swagger and arresting presence.
Between frequent incoming cell calls, texts and e-mails, Engle is open and talkative, cracking jokes and flashing a ready smile. He is self-deprecating, and friendly. While his gregarious nature rides easily on the surface, when a couple of friends show up, an uneasiness drifts into the air.
One is Jack Fierstadt, a real-estate attorney in Pasadena, California, who has come to support Engle, whom he met in a tent in a multi-day stage race in the Gobi Desert in 2006. "This case is bullshit," he tells me. "I've never seen anyone prosecuted criminally for this kind of thing."
As Charlie's ex-wife, Pam Engle, housemate Chip and friend Elaine Daniels filter into the house, Engle enthusiastically gives Fierstadt and another visitor beta on running the tree-lined trail visible across the street.
"People are treating me like I have a terminal disease," he says, turning to me as the two are about to bolt out the door for a run. "I am not a gentle person or known for my subtlety or shyness, so I can joke about it"—his impending sentence—"but my friends are afraid to."
Indeed, Engle tells prison jokes unabashedly, about not taking many showers, about at least not planning to have sex for the next year or so, about his "federal vacation," where he will be learning "about a whole new culture." While Engle's humor lightens the mood, he becomes serious about one thing, two actually—his sons Brett, 18, a freshman at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, and Kevin, 16, a sophomore at the Early College at Guilford—whom he sees daily when not traveling.
"People have to listen to me talk incessantly about my kids," says Engle. "The worst thought [about prison] would be something happening to them, from an emotional standpoint, and not being around to help them."
At the time I visit, Engle's legal woes have been recently highlighted in a January 3 blog post entitled "Charlie Engle's Fraud-Funded Sahara Run—Will He Get 111 Days in the Slammer?" by a prominent California trail runner, Scott Dunlap, who writes runtrails.blogspot.com.
Some commenters on the post jumped on Engle's case. "Be mad all you want at Scott for his tone, but it is his blog and his point of view," wrote one poster, identified by the screen name of Anthony Brantley. "Regardless, Charlie is a thief, Google what occured and read the articles, the guy's a thief. Who you are or what you did does not absolve you of your bad deeds. The statement he made 'everybody was doing it' is pretty telling of his character, IMHO.
As far as his family and sons go, maybe he should have thought of them before he did what he did. … The guy did these crimes to do and live the way he wanted. I don't care what his reason or cause was, it was wrong. …For whatever reason [the investigator] checked up on Charlie and found out he was a crook."
It is public record that Engle, on October 6, 2010, was convicted of 12 counts of bank, mail and wire fraud related to two real-estate loans. But Engle, along with friends, family and acquaintances familiar with the case, are shocked that it existed in the first place, and by its premises. And they mourn the fact that someone who does so much for others will be taken out of circulation.
"I am so angry," says his ex-wife, Pam, with whom he maintains a close relationship. "It's upsetting that the banks get bailed out and they are coming after the consumer."
"This case is bogus, and it is not over," says his father, Richard Engle of La Quinta, California, a longtime real-estate broker, who attended every minute of the six-day trial and is intimate with every detail of the case. "We are protesting to the Department of Justice, to anybody who will listen."
Engle was initially investigated for tax evasion. When I ask him what he was actually convicted of, he says, "Basically, I'm going to prison for allegedly overstating my income on a loan application."
Dunlap and other sources, including Greensboro newspapers, have suggested that Engle may have used the loans to help fund the feature-length film Running the Sahara, which was produced and directed by the Academy Award winner James Moll and executive co-produced by the actor Matt Damon (who also narrated the film) and Jim Van Eerden, who led the project's investor group.
Engle emphatically says that not a single penny of his own money went into financing RTS, which had a final budget of over $3 million. The net equity of the loans, he says, was around $140,000. "We couldn't have gotten past day two of the Sahara expedition on that," he says. "It's hurtful that Running the Sahara is tainted at all, because of all the great people involved."
"There is a rumor circulating that Charlie helped fund the expedition and film with his money," says Van Eerden of the Helixx Group, when contacted. "That is simply not true. We funded Running the Sahara with third-party investment. Charlie was paid a fee as expedition leader along with the other runners."
So, it was in skepticism, confusion and anticipation that I had traveled to Greensboro to meet the enigmatic Engle.


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Friends, family, officers remember fallen hero
NEW HANOVER TWP., Pa. - People are calling Officer Bradley Fox a hero. And Friday night they wanted to honor him and support his grieving family.
There was a candlelight vigil outside of his New Hanover Township home.
The tears and emotion were on the grieving faces of fellow officers, neighbors, friends and family gathered on Lilac Street outside Officer Brad Fox's home.
"There is a sense of shock. It's traumatic," explained Plymouth Township police chaplain, Nicholas Salios. "You don't get over shock very easily. You say it will take time. It'll take more than time. It'll take love and care and support from many people."
The chaplain offered prayers of hope for family and friends grieving the loss of a marine who served two tours in Iraq and a police officer who served and protected the Plymouth Township community.
"Officers have been grieving they feel it very deeply," said Salios, "They're hurting, they're wives are also hurting. This is going to last for some time."
Fox's pregnant widow and 5-month-old baby girl stayed away from the cameras. In their driveway, Fox's brother and parents stood close by. He would have turned 35 Friday and the crowd sang Happy Birthday. Instead of being on a cake, candles were held by people who call Fox a hero.
In his neighborhood he was known as a family man.
"He was an awesome dad. He was an awesome guy," said Jennifer Mitros.
"Her daughter was born ten days before my son and we just got really close," said Adrianne Williamson about Lynsay Fox.
Williamson helped organize the vigil when she learned of Brad Fox's death.
"She and Brad just did so much for me, and my family," said Williamson, "My son has down syndrome and she was just so big with helping me. I just had to do it for her."
Lynsay Fox worked in Boyertown school district. Williamson said Lynsay is three months pregnant with her second child.
"We're all going to be there for her when this baby is born," said Williamson.
And the community will be there for each other.
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Bright colors keep you safe and alert
Missing the bottom ladder rung or step when you�re descending can be startling and dangerous. Club member Robert Moore of Fontana, California, has an eye-catching way to solve this problem. He spray-paints the step a bright color that�s distinctly different than the ladder�s color, such as a brilliant red or orange. This also helps to differentiate his ladder from others.
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Day 1 of the Taste of Chicago was brisk and cloudy, but citizens, tourists, and superheros alike were out in numbers to enjoy the cooler weather and take in the sites and sounds of the 31st annual event.
In addition to the great food, entertainment, and cooking demonstrations, the Taste was sprinkled with Vanna White look-a-likes as well as a noticeable increase in security.
If you'd like to see more pictures from Day 1, we have them on our Facebook Page. And hey, while you're there, please give us a "Like", thanks!


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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has initiated trial manufacturing of Apple's A6 system-on-chip (SoC) that is expected to power next-generation Apple iPhone and iPad devices. Depending on the yields, costs and volume, Apple may shift production of its custom SoCs from Samsung Semiconductor to TSMC.
"TSMC has got all the authorisation and details ready. Whether Apple puts in a formal order will depend on the yield rate," an anonymous source told Reuters news-agency.
Apple has not decided whether or not to switch from Samsung Semiconductor to TSMC or not. The company is in massive legal fight with Samsung Electronics over patent infringements and it would be strange for Apple to keep Samsung its main strategic partner. The decision will depend on the yields of the A6 chips at TSMC as well as their costs.
While Apple may easily switch contract manufacturer of its processors, especially given the fact that there are at least nine months before the first A6-based devices hit the market, it is not completely clear which advantages will the company get in the short term and which problems this may cause in the short- and mid- terms.
In early 2012 the world's largest contract manufacturer of chips, TSMC, will have a lot of capacities for making chips using 40nm process technology as well as very limited ability to produce chips using various 28nm fabrication processes. The company's current-generation A5 is already made using 45nm manufacturing technology at Samsung, therefore, switching to TSMC's 40nm will hardly bring any cost or performance advantages. TSMC's 28nm fab process is not an option for Apple A6 due to capacity constraints as the company needs millions of chips to launch a product. Meanwhile, in early 2012 Samsung will be able to offer both 28nm and 32nm HKMG manufacturing processes and keeping in mind that the company does not have massive clients like AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm and others, it may produce the right amount of chips.
Given the fact that the popularity of various iOS devices (iPad, iPhone, iPod, etc.) is growing, it makes sense for Apple to ensure that several fabs can produce generally similar chips. Perhaps, even using different manufacturing processes. The outcome for Samsung is pretty clear: it may lose its biggest foundry customer.
Apple and TSMC did not comment on the news-story.
Tags: Apple, Samsung, TSMC, 45nm, 40nm, 32nm, 28nm, Semiconductor, Business


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Zoot Men's Z Force 4.0 WetZoot Wetsuit
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Zoot's Z Force 4.0 Wetzoot has a Zero Water Friction Free Neck Panel that eliminates neck constriction to create an extremely low profile neck seal. Sits flat against the neck to limit water entry and stop chafing. The suit has an Optimal Kick Design which is leg patterning that makes a wetsuit work with your anatomy rather than fight it. Benefits include increased kick velocity, frequency, and efficiency. The suit also has a DORSALflex zipper - 2mm of neoprene around the back zipper gives better stretch for improved lung expansion. No more traditional wetsuit restrictive fit.
- SCS Nano hydrodynamic finish reduces the suit's coefficient of friction by 97%
- Yamamoto C39 makes the suit lightweight, flexible and buoyant
- 3mm SCS GLIDEflex grooved chest/waist panels increase lung expansion, shoulder rotation and extension
- Zero Water comfort neck closure to eliminate neck constriction and minimize chafing
- Super Stretch non-absorbent polyester interior lining for next-to-skin comfort
- CFD - Confluence Fluid Dynamics allow the swimmer's arm to travel through the water with less energy expenditure
- Aqualift provides maximum buoyancy raising your legs and torso in the water for increased power and speed
- DORSALflex zipper allows the zipper to stretch with the body
- OKD - Optimal Kick Design ensures more power in your kick
- Gender specific ergonomically shaped panels
- Fabric: Front Body: 3mm Yamamoto C39 Neoprene; Back Body: 3mm Yamamoto C39 Neoprene; Upper Sleeve: 1.5mm Yamamoto C39 Neoprene; Under Sleeve: 1.5mm Yamamoto C39 Neoprene; Front Leg: 4mm Yamamoto C39 Neoprene; Back Leg: 3mm Yamamoto C39 Neoprene; Seat: 5mm Yamamoto C39 Neoprene
- Size: Men's: XS, S, ST, M, L, XL; Men's: XS, S, ST, M, MT, ML, L, XL, XXL
- Color: Black
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