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Review – Pentax K-x Part 2: Features, Menus, Ergonomics
by Peter Zack
In the first section we had a quick look at the primary features most shooters look at first. In this section, we'll have a closer look at setting up the Pentax K-x and using it. Since receiving the camera, I've taken about 1000 shots. Some keepers and many test images. This is giving me a fairly good impression of what a new user will experience.
Display Information
You have 2 ways to see critical shooting information. First, through the viewfinder you have all the basics there:
- Scribed marks that show the AF points approximately and help with rule of 3rds and keeping an image straight.
- Spot metering and center point focus circle
- Flash status
- Auto Picture settings. I'd like to see the user settings here as well. So you know if you are in P mode or Av etc.
- SR (anti shake) status
- Shutter speed
- F stop
- Focus confirmation
- Number of recordable image (how much you can cram on the SD card and EV Compensation value
- Focus Mode. This is a little odd. It shows you if the camera is set to MF but not AF.S or AF.C and I think this would be a good idea.
- AE lock.
The display is good and tells you mostly what you need to know at any moment. The only thing I found and this seems a bit too common, is it could be brighter on sunny days. I see this in other models and brands as well, in bright sunlight, the display is tough to see at times. Otherwise the image in the veiwfinder is very bright for a penta-mirror design (96% 0.85x) and is surprisingly comparable to penta-prism finders. The veiwfinder also has dioptre correction (-2.5 – +1.5). The following comment can also be applied to most models and brands. I wish the eye cups supplied would stick out more and still give the same view of the screen. The human face has a nose and mine touches the screen with my eye to the VF.
Rear LCD Screen, Info and Menus
The second information screen is the rear LCD. It is a TFT, 2.7 inch with approx. 230,000 pixels. Beside showing the photos and being used for Live View, the screen displays 3 different information panels. 1) exposure information (status screen), 2) Info button adjustments and 3) Menus. My other bodies have top screens as well and they are valuable for night shooting or indoors when the light is poor. They are handy on a tripod as well if the camera is down low. I thought I'd really miss this screen but the K-x rear screen's GUI (graphical user interface) is very good. Like any new layout, it will take a few minutes to get used to but it becomes intuitive very quickly.
This is a nit-pic but the menu has multiple tabs and each tab has several pages. I would like it if the menu would go back to the last page you viewed if it's turned off accidentally or in time out mode. For example, if you are adjusting something and hit the wrong button that takes you out of the menu, I'd like to be able to hit the menu button again and have the page I was last viewing, reappear. As it is now, it begins back at the first tab and first page.
1) The "status" screen comes up when you turn the camera on and displays all the information above and several other settings. The control buttons are displayed and show the white balance setting, drive mode (single, continuous etc), flash, ISO and focus point. Also displayed is the file type, File size, Shooting mode, EV comp graph, shutter speed, aperture, shot counter and custom image. One feature I really like about this screen is the white balance setting is displayed at a glance and you can see which mode you are in. How many times have you had the camera set for indoor light. Then taken outside pictures after wards that came out blue because you forgot to check the white balance. With a touch of the correct button, you can adjust each of these settings very quickly.
2) The Info button gets you into some similar settings and a few others. In RAW or RAW + mode the following extra settings are shown: metering mode, highlight correction, shadow correction. In Jpeg mode also added are: cross processing, digital filters, HDR capture, distortion correction and lateral CA correction. The last 2 only work on selected Pentax brand lenses. Both screen versions have a button to change the file recording type. Again this is an easy screen to make some of the adjustments you will do less often. The display makes sense and at the top, whatever item you want to adjust is briefly described.
3) Finally is the menu. This is so detailed, I'm not going to go into it in depth. It contains 4 sub menus and each one has from 1 to 4 pages. About a quarter of the manual is dedicated to adjusting the various menu items. Most of these settings you will not use that often. This is more for initial setup of the camera to your liking. Notable feature adjustments you might go in to change are D-range (Dynamic range enhancement on or off), Jpeg file quality, Multi exposure, Dust removal and dust alert and Green button adjustments (assigning what the button does).
The most important sub menu is the Custom setting. It allows you to set up the camera in ways that suit your shooting style. For example, EV steps, expanded sensitivity, high ISO NR and so on. Each of these settings has several choices to set the camera up just the way you want. In total there are 22 adjustments and if you really mess it up, there's a default reset button to start over again.
Before we leave the menu features, I'd like to note the manual itself. 315 pages and very well written. We are used to Asian to English translating in many of these manuals that don't quite make sense. This one reads easily and you can figure out most info quickly. I hope that holds true for other languages.
I'd like everyone who decides to buy this camera to read the pages on the histogram. It's a good clear explanation about an often confusing subject. But, yes there's always a but the index isn't that great. For example, Custom Images makes significant adjustments to the Jpeg files. Look under Jpeg and you won't find that listed. For those unfamiliar with Pentax terms, this could be frustrating. Indexes should have every significant item that the manual discusses and this index is missing some items.
The camera, at first glance seems too small. Especially for a larger man's hand. But the body shape works very well. In fact I used the camera outside for about 5 hours on April 11th with shooting gloves on (actually they are Motocross gloves that are perfect for colder days) and really had not issue changing settings and using the camera. Button placement is fairly good and changing settings is rapid once you get used to the interface (which won't take long). One noticeable improvement over the K-7 is the SD card slot. With the K-7, removing the card is a little difficult as it's too close to the open cover. On this body, the SD card is easy to remove and replace. Seems simple but if the card fills up just before your son blows the candles out on the cake, fumbling with an SD card will be frustrating. Another interesting improvement is the camera does not shut down when changing cards.
Mode Select Dial
One disadvantage over the K-7 is the locking mode dial. The K-7 is slightly older (only by a few months) but incorporates a push button that locks the mode dial in place. I think it's a great feature and I was surprised that the K-x was missing this feature. I don't baby my gear. It's well cared for but well used also. So when I'm out shooting, the camera will be over the shoulder and rarely in a bag. Lenses are in a Lowepro street and field waist belt. I found that the mode dial could be too easily and accidentally changed. The mode setting detents are not stiff enough to hold the setting in place if the body rubs up against your jacket the wrong way. So some care is needed to double check the mode setting is still where you had it last. It seems an odd omission from this body.
Give me AV or give me death
I just wanted to see if you were still awake! Normally, I'll shoot in Av mode or Manual mode. So all the Point and Shoot camera type mode settings are a waste, or so I thought. There might be occasions where the experienced shooter will use a few of these modes. Let's say you are shooting landscapes in Av mode and something happens nearby that requires fast reaction times. You have the AF set to "S" and need "C" (continuous) to track something moving. Then you want high speed shooting instead of single shot. Well instead of taking a minute to change these and other settings, quickly flip the mode to sports (looks like a runner on the dial) and you are in the high speed mode in a split second. It might mean the difference between getting the shots or missing them. Second advantage is for the novice shooter. They may be familiar with what a Point and Shoot camera offers and this camera can do the same thing. So while you are learning all the features of an SLR, you can always fall back to the mode settings you may already understand.
Green Button
The only button I find a little hard to use is the Green button. For shooters of other brands, this button isn't common. Pentax decided years ago to have this button reset the exposure settings to normal (program line) if you mess up the exposure settings. It's also used to take a meter reading in manual mode (M). So in M you want the camera to set the aperture and shutter speed to match the meter reading. Push the green button and the settings are adjusted. With this body, the Green button can perform the function described above but also do a number of other functions in various modes. So you might assign the button to be optical preview or custom image in a particular mode.
As a note, I wish the optical preview was somewhere else on the body. Possibly as a seperate button in another spot. The green button as an exposure 'reset' that is it's best use in my opinion. That means you have to go into the menu to use the optical preview if you have the button programmed for some other function. For some shooters, this could be a limitation, having to choose which way the button works. Particularly macro shooters and those that relish Bokeh (which to some, is nearly a religion). The positive is there's another way around this, sort of. Using the live view can give you a look at the scene if you have a second to use it. But this is cumbersome at times.
Also, the Green button is in an awkward placement for my hands. It's too close to the right edge of the body. If I was designing the body, I would have put the button on the side of the flash/prism housing directly opposite the shutter button. Even small hands could easily have the index finger reach the button.
One item of note. After shooting with the camera for nearly a month now, I've come to like the rear LCD a lot more. As mentioned before, in bright sunlight, the data in the viewfinder can be tough to see. This is true with many brands and models. With the data all on the LCD, even in the brightest sun, you can see your settings very quickly. A nice backup feature when required.
Playback and Info button
The playback button of course allows you to review your images. In combination with the info button you can assess your shots with 4 different information screens. First is just the image filling the screen. You can use the rear E-dial to magnify the image up to 16x. Next push of the info button adds the basic shooting data to the bottom of the screen. In this screen you can push the down arrow to make adjustments to the image (see the next paragraph). 3rd has the histogram added and the last button push brings up a thumbnail image and all the relevant shooting settings.
With the screen shot above, there is a little green indicator in the lower right corner. Push the control pad down button. This opens up a range of in camera editing possibilities. Note; only image rotation can be done on RAW files. The editing features are rotation, various digital filters, downsizing a RAW file, cropping, slideshow, printing options and a few viewing options. The first time shooter might use these from time to time or when away from home. But I see these as mostly gimmicks that are better done on a computer with proper editing software, such as our list of: freeware editing software.
I'm not a technical tester. I could set up a mic, record frame rates, get out the stopwatch to record power on etc. But there are much better reviews of this elsewhere. This being a user review, the camera is very fast. Power off to taking a first shot is nearly instant (under a second) and the frame rate seems to live up to spec at 4.7 fps. The only limit being the buffer filling up rather quickly. AF speed and low light AF are very good an a noticeable improvement from the K20D. In fact in very low light, I could focus, shoot then refocus, shoot 2-3 times in the same amount of time it took the K20D to focus one shot. To be fair, the light was so bad in this little test, you would never use either camera without a flash. The point being, in low light, this camera can lock focus very accurately and quickly.
If you've got kids and want to chase them around the rec room, I think this camera will do a very good job. I'm not going to comment too much on SR. The anti shake system (SR) with Pentax DSLR's is built into the current bodies. They claim upwards of 4 stops improvement. Any test is very subjective and is so dependent on your physical fitness, controlling your breathing, how windy it is, are you on stable ground etc, that I see test shots as a little pointless. I've taken sharp shots at 1/8th of a second without difficulty on a 50mm lens. I think it's safe to say that almost any user can get a 2 stop advantage and someone with very good technique can get upwards of the claimed 4 stops.[1] The big plus with in body SR vs the lens type is every lens you buy or own will get the benefit which includes older legacy glass still readily available on the used market.
The only other feature to mention is the pop up flash. In my experience, they are all pretty similar across brands. Good for 12 feet or so and you'll only use it in a pinch or around the house. It does offer AF assist in low light but I don't normally use this feature. It offers some good features and can operate as a wireless controller with the correct off camera flash. Otherwise for serious flash use, you're going to add an accessory flash.
Size comparison
It's a small camera and the benchmark camera I've been using to test the K-x against is the Pentax K20D. In the final section we'll also use the Nikon D40 as a comparison camera.
Here's a view of the size vs the K20D
Some sample images
So here's a few sample shots with the K-x vs the K20D. The lenses used were; K20D and DA*16-50mm f2.8. On the Kx was the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di IF. Both excellent lenses that can render very similar and high quality images. I would have switched lenses back and forth but it was a very windy day and dust on the sensor is always a consideration. All shots were hand held and as close as possible to the same FOV. They are converted in ACR default settings straight from the RAW image with no enhancements. All images shot in Av mode and using center weighted metering. With Av mode I let the camera select the shutter speed. ISO was 200 with DR on in all shots.
Click on the thumbnails for a larger version. For even larger, click the image a second time for even bigger.
What you will notice with the next shot, is the Pentax metering setup. Pentax has always set the exposure toward slightly under-exposed. The thinking is to preserve the highlights. If you look at the image on the left, it's straight from the camera. The whites have detail and very little signs of being blown out. The darker areas are slightly underexposed. Most of us will use some form of software to edit photos and it's much easier to enhance dark areas of a shot. If the whites are blown out, you've lost all the data and can't fix the image.
The shot on the right below is the auto exposure setting in ACR, which added +1EV (1 stop). But if you look at that adjustment, the white spray now has blown out areas that have lost all detail. I'd much rather take the first version and use a little shadow recovery and keep the whites as they were shot. The same goes for the lighthouse images above.
So you be the judge from the shots above. As I mentioned, Pentax under-exposes around 1/2 a stop in most cases. Sometimes as much as a full stop. With software you can lighten the dark areas of a tough scene and save whites from blowing out. This is also dependent on the scene, metering mode and where the meter reading is taken from.
The final shot can show how well the camera can shoot in tough light (a single CFL bulb) at ISO 3200. I used the camera to do a little shooting at a wedding. The camera performed well, focused in low light accurately and provided well detailed high ISO shots (3200 and 6400). There was a big improvement over the K20D in tracking moving subjects and getting a sharp image. I can't share the work with you here, so you'll have to take my word on that with the one sample image above.
Part 2 final thoughts
A few comments to end Part 2 of this review; I feel the button layout and body feel is excellent with the exception of my note above on the Green button. In part 1, I was wishing for a grip and I still think that should be available, I like the body feel, the more I shoot with it. There's a lot to be said for a small and light camera that makes you "want" to carry it everywhere. Image quality is excellent and is very close to the much more expensive K20D and K-7 models at the upper end of the line. For the price, this is a camera that is hard to overlook.
Also a note for those that have never shot with in body anti shake (SR), you may notice a faint 'clunk' when the camera is off. The sensor floats on a magnetic chassis and can move a little within it's limits. It's normal for SR.
Stay tuned for the final section and conclusions.
Cheers and good shooting. –Peter Zack
Part 3 of this review can be found here: K-x review conclusions.
[1] one of the 'rules' in photography was to shoot your focal range or as close to it as possible. So if the lens was 50mm, the minimum shutter speed is 1/60th, if the lens was 300mm then shoot at 1/250th and up. As an example, if you got a 4 stop advantage on a 50mm lens, you (in theory) could get a shot as sharp as shooting 1/60th without SR or a tripod. 4 stops = 1/8th (1 stop table: 1/60th, 1/30th, 1/15th, 1/8th, 1/4th etc.)
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Peter, Nice review. I have been giving the Kx a lot of thought lately and really appreciate your review and comments over at Pentax forums. Have you had any issue with needing to adjust lenses for FF/BF? I have done so with my K10d. Even so, the extra improvements with the low light capabilities and better AF have me looking at the "stormtrooper" Kx. Thanks again.
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Peter: Thanks for the reply. I went ahead and purchased the Pentax Kx (Strormtrooper Version) through your Adorama link. Thanks for all your help.
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Well said.
If I were MH, I'd ask for volunteers to send the headphones in for review, or send in donations for a good cause
LoL, even better said.
No arguments from me. I've got other PSB gear too and I like it.
Does the Studio 2013 have more bass than the Executive?
Less. They've really toned it down in the new Studio which is why it's starting to get a bit of praise from a sound quality point of view. Not nearly as bloated and obnoxious.
Okay so I went to the local headphone store today and tried the DT1350s, the HP50s and the Mikros 90s. The M500s are currently on backorder (which says something; the man running the store also spoke very highly of them) and I didn't have time to try the PSBs.
Firstly, the Martin Logans are not in the same category as these two (or most of the headphones on MHs list) They are a very laid back sounding headphone that don't really excel at anything. They also sounded very boxed-in to my ears and lacking in clarity (tried them with techno, classical, rock). Lastly, despite having an attractive design (comparable to the B&W line), they don't quite feel as solid as the B&Ws (or the others mentioned) and are incredibly uncomfortable fit wise. So the Mikros, at least, are not for me.
The DT1350s, which I had tried before, are a very nice sounding headphone. As others have mentioned, they are very clear/analytical with a subtle warmth that works well for classical, jazz, vocals, etc. However, those who listen to a lot of bass-driven music would not benefit much from these. Also, these are another pair of very uncomfortable headphones. While I like the split headband design, the cups are incredibly small and the strain on these becomes unbearable after a short period of time. They are well built, but the cord isn't the best of the lot, and it's not detachable. So the DT1350s also, are not for me (though I already knew this, was just curious to try them again).
Now, the HP50s. Boy do I like these. Incredibly comfortable, the pads on these are much better than the P7s. They are also lighter than the P7s which is a plus in my eyes (though they are not quite as well built). Sound wise, they are quite balance but lean slightly toward a darker signature (though others have said they are more bright?), which works well for bass-driven music as well as all the other genres I tried it with; one track in particular sounded better on these than anything else I've ever heard it on. So yes, these deserve their praise. My only qualms with them are that aesthetically, they aren't the prettiest (especially not on the head), and they are just quite large, but I am willing to let this slide considering the quality of everything else.
Won't say I'm sold on the HP50s until I try the M500s (and the H6s again). But as of today, my next purchase will be between the three just mentioned. Thanks again for your work MH, I hope you continue with this as it has thus far been very helpful/accurate.


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Sponge Cake (Pantespani in Greek) is one of my favourite kind of cakes, which I use to make birthday cakes. Sometimes I make it plain and sometimes I add dark cocoa in it and I love that it is so versatile that you can make so many different things with it.
I make Birthday Cakes with different fillings and decorations and with the same recipe I also make Swiss Rolls or roulades.
Sponge cake can be used as a base for different kinds of cakes and desserts.
The most important part is to take great care to incorporate air in the beating, whisking and sieving stages. The method shown below is when you use a hand mixer. You should be cautious when breaking and separating each egg. You should do it in a different container because if yolk falls in the egg whites, the meringue will not become stiff. Lemon juice is added to the egg whites which helps make the meringue stiff.
If you have a very powerful stand mixer you do not have to whisk the egg whites separately.
If you want to cut the sponge cake into layers, it is best to prepare the sponge cake from the previous day or at least many hours in advance so that you may cut it easier.
Pantespani (Basic Sponge Cake)
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 50 – 60 minutes
- 6 eggs (about 55 – 60 grams each) separated
- 1 cup cake flour*
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Note: If you want a chocolate sponge cake, reduce flour by 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup cocoa powder. If you don't mind a more dense cake do not substitute cake flour with cocoa but just add additional 1/4 – 1/2 cup cocoa to the above recipe to get a darker sponge.
*To make 1 cup cake flour: In a measuring cup add two tablespoons corn flour (starch) and fill it with all purpose flour. Sift the two kinds of flour into a sifter set over a bowl before using, a few times so that they are well combined. Use it in any recipe using cake flour.
- Whip eggs whites with lemon juice until eggs are stiff.
- In a separate bowl beat yolks with sugar and vanilla until light and creamy.
- Sift flour with all the dry ingredients.
- Add a little flour alternating with a little meringue by gently folding the ingredients until all ingredients are well incorporated to the mixture.
- Preheat oven at 180ο.C – 350οF.
- (Alternatively, if you have a powerful mixer, beat eggs (whole) with sugar on high speed until white and fluffy. Lower speed to minimum and add the remaining ingredients).
- Line a 28 cm / 11 inch diameter springform pan with parchment paper and add mixture. Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick or a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out neatly clean.
- Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool before cutting it.
Use this as a base for many cakes.
Note: If you want to cut the sponge into three pieces just use a 23 cm / 9 inch baking tin. It is best to use a serrated knife to cut the sponge.
How to make a roulade:
- The procedure is the same as above only the baking time is reduced to 20 minutes.
- Use a baking tin 35 x 40 cm., which is lined with parchment paper and the height of the batter should not be more than 1 – 2 cm before baking.
- When it is baked, sprinkle icing sugar to cover all its surface and roll it with the paper while it is still hot.
- When it cools, carefully remove the paper.
Some ideas for Cakes and Roulades:
Black Forest with Cherry and Gooseberry
White Chocolate and Strawberry Mousse Cake
Chocolate and Chestnut Cream Cake (Vegan)
Chestnut, cream cheese, chocolate and Dulce de Leche Gateau
Oranges & Lemons Say the Bells of St. Clements (Roulades)
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Places to Visit Near Rongo
56 Kms from Rongo
Best time to visit - October- April
Often called as the "Queen of all Hill Stations", this is one of the most popular in the whole world. This place is wrapped by everything beautiful nature has blessed the Earth with. Darjeeling is located in the lap of the Mountain Kanchenjunga and crowned by the mighty Himalayas, there is tranquility everywhere you see. There is the bright red hue of blooming rhododendrons, the peaceful white of the magnolias and also the silvery white firs all spread over the hills and the stretches of hills covered with the emerald color tea bushes. If you are out during the early mornings, the clouds will cross across your face. This is a perfect place for a tourist, ornithologist, trekker, a photographer and children too. The famous toytrain of Darjeeling is now a Heritage of Bengal. The other nearby attractions are Mirik, Mall, Batasia Loop, Kurseong, Kalimpong and Dooars Valley. A trip to this beautiful place is sure to fetch you a lot of memories to be etched in your heart forever.
57 Kms from Rongo
Best time to visit - January,February,March,April,May,December
Kurseong, located about 30 km from Darjeeling, is for travellers who are looking to get away from the chaos of typical hill stations. With tea gardens as the region's landscape, Kurseong is as charming as it is lively and a perfect weekend destination if you are in West Bengal. There are a number of spots here that promise you an overwhelming view of the enveloping mountains – the most significant being the clear views of the mighty Kanchenjunga. Like any other hill station, Kurseong has its share of lovely touristy spots including Dow Hill, Eagle Craig and various tea estates including Makaibari Tea Estate (which is said to be the oldest tea estate in the region). If you are looking to explore the town completely, it's best to get in touch with some locals and discover hidden gems including trekking sites and birdwatching spots.
66 Kms from Rongo
Best time to visit - March,April,May,September,October,November
Mirik is a beautiful, laidback town, about 40 km from Darjeeling, popular for its scenic beauty and quiet surroundings. Mostly on the list of travellers visiting Darjeeling, this lovely town promises a wonderful day trip. Mirik Lake, located at the centre of town is a popular spot owing to its natural beauty. Do also visit the peaceful Mirik monastery situated close to the lake. This is where you'll find most locals and also a variety of local food stalls serving an assortment of snacks including the very famous jhaal muri! With umpteen homestays springing up in the region, Mirik is slowly becoming a popular weekend destination as opposed to the picnic spot it is. Surrounded by views of tea estates, on a good day you can also catch glimpses of the Kanchenjunga peak. It's best to plan your visit enroute to Darjeeling since it's convenient and the weather here is just perfect.
77 Kms from Rongo
Best time to visit - March,April,May
Bhutan has gradually become a popular tourist destination. And if you are visiting Bhutan, you can't possibly miss the lovely city of Paro. Considered to be one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan, it is definitely a must visit! A perfect mix of culture, beauty, nature and history, Paro offers you an experience unlike another. Do visit the unofficial Taktsang Monastery or Tiger's Nest, which is a delight for trekkers and explorers! Located on a hill, the trek to this monastery is something you'll always remember. Do carry water, wear proper shoes before you start your trek lest the number of halts increases your trek time. Another wonderful place to visit is the National Museum of Bhutan which is located in a former watch tower and hosts a collection of artefacts tracing the history of Bhutan. Among other places to visit, Rinpung Dzong and Drakhapo are definitely worth visiting. The Paro market is also a great place to explore and makes for a perfect location for an evening stroll. If you don't want to stay in the city, Paro is where you should head to. The lush valleys here are a delight to explore and the streams and meadows are nothing less than a postcard.
66 Kms from Rongo
Best time to visit - September to March
Pelling is approximately 130 km far from Siliguri and 115 km from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, and is very well connected by transport and jeep services. The lovely little town of Pelling is popular for magnificient views of the snow-topped Kanchenjunga range, the third most elevated crest in the world.The Placid town pulls a large portion of the guests for its representative status in history, and nature of the state of Sikkim. Situated at a height of 6,800 ft, Pelling offers great perspective of the whole Kanchenjunga mountain reach including Koktang, Kumbhakaran , Rathong, Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Siniolchu and many more. This is as close as you can get to the Kanchenjunga range without leaving the material solace of good lodgings. Because of its worthwhile area, numerous hotels and cabins have come up in and around Pelling taking into account shifted tastes and budgets. Also the climate in Pelling may change from bright and sunny to blurred and miserable in a matter of minutes.
58 Kms from Rongo
As it was now constantly pouring so we started back for Mangan in rain itself. The roads were very slippery so we rode very slow and reached back to Mangan in almost double the time than what we had taken while coming. At Mangan, we refilled our bikes and had food at the same place. This time we took a diversion for Siliguri from Mangan so that we didn't have to go all the way to Gangtok and then to Siliguri. This road was apparently much nicer albeit longer than the road from Gangtok to Mangan via which we had come. This diversion for the road can be easily found as there is a board for the same.
70 Kms from Rongo
Best time to visit - January,February,March,April,May,September,October,November,December
Charming and unspoilt, Yuksom is a Himalayan land with maple, birch and magnolia trees and an array of monasteries. This East Sikkim village is also the gateway to Mount Kanchenjunga and is a worthy addition to the eco-tourism villages. The Dubdi Monastery is said to be the oldest of its kind in the whole of Sikkim, perched on a hilltop. An hour's trek from the village will take you to this beautiful place wrapped in greenery and peace. The Kartok Gompa and the Ngadak Chenpo Chorling Gompa are the other monasteries that offer an insight into Tibetan culture. Yuksom is also the base for several treks, the most famous ones being Goechala and Dzongri. There is nothing much to do after sunset but to watch and enjoy the silence of nature. Try the yak cheese momos – a local delicacy, and wash them down with Hit and Dansberg, two local brands of beer. For accommodation, choose a cozy Tibetan homestay over anything else.
Getaways · Hotels · Places to Visit · Trips
92 Kms from Rongo
Best time to visit - March,April,May,June,October,November,December
One would assume that Thimphu is still settling into its role as the capital of one of the happiest countries in the world, Bhutan. Simple at heart, grappling with growing commercialisation, Thimphu is bustling with energy and is the heart of the country. Thimphu is a delight to explore if history interests you and also if you want a break from the quiet and serenity of Bhutan. Brimming with cafes, nightclubs and restaurants, the city welcomes people from all over the world with open arms. While here, do check out Changangkha Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, the National Folk Heritage Museum which offers a peek into the life of the Bhutanese people, especially the rural way of life. There are tons of parks, gardens and galleries in and around Thimpu and you cover most of these in a single day depending on your interests. The exhibits here range from archaic to contemporary and are definitely worth taking a look at.


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If you would like to connect more deeply with someone you love in the last days or weeks of life, listen with an open ear and heart. Write down the words--no matter how puzzling they may seem. You may be surprised later by what they reveal to you.
Treat final words like your own private oracle, and you will find love and wisdom in them. Even when it may seem the words you are hearing are completely nonsensical, take the time to write them down when you can.
If you did not speak French, but you heard others speaking it, you might think what French people were saying was utter nonsense.
In the same way, if you knew nothing about weddings, you might think the words "I do" were meaningless and would not know why or how these two words repeated had the power to dramatically change lives.
Words not only have meanings, they also perform certain functions, such as wedding vows. FWP is studying both the meanings and functions of language at end of life.
Our working assumption is that the language of dying, like the language of living, has both meaning and purpose. We hope that as we catalogue and analyze the speech of those at the threshold, we will better understand the significance and function of the language.
It is possible that the language of end of life is a "transitional" language that emerges as we transition from life here on earth to another life,
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PATRIOT forever. Toppling one regime to build another, U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and a Republican coalition are pushing legislation to make the PATRIOT Act permanent. It's daylight forever.
To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
The Homeland Security Bill. It has passed the House, on to the Senate where it is believed that it will pass. The President will sign it. Yet the text of H.R.5710 is unavailable to the American public.
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Cooking Time: 5-6 minutes.
Pallets Used: Briquettes
How about some FireWire skewers loaded up with some Shrimp Scampi...
I started by taking a stainless steel bowl & mixing up some Scampi sauce: A stick of melted Butter, some White Wine, fresh garlic chopped, fresh Onion chopped, chopped parsley, a splash of lemon juice and a bit of sugar.
Then I took a package of 25-30 count pre-cooked shrimp and loaded them onto the FireWire Skewers & sat them in the scampi sauce to maridane for about 30 minutes.
I took the shrimp out and heated the scampi sauce up. Threw the shrimp on the grill over the flames and let them grill for about 3 minutes per side, brushing on some of the sauce.
I took the shrimp off the grill and onto a plate and poured the remaining sauce over top and served.
We had it with some Reverse Seared Porterhouses and steamed Carrots & Turnips.
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Blackboard Grade Center
The Blackboard gradebook, called the Grade Center, is accessible from the instructor's Control Panel:
The Grade Center will list all students enrolled in your course, and present a spreadsheet view for keeping grades. Any Blackboard tool that can be graded will automatically create a column in the Grade Center spreadsheet to hold the grades. Or, you can manually create columns and enter grades.
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§ 541.19 Interim state savings association.
The term interim state savings association means a savings association, other than a Federal savings association, the accounts of which are insured by the FDIC to facilitate the acquisition of 100 percent of the voting shares of an existing Federal stock savings association or other insured stock savings association by a newly formed company or an existing savings and loan holding company or to facilitate any other transaction the Office may approve.


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James Langston Hughes was born on February 1 1902 in Joplin Missouri to an abolitionist family His farther was the first black man elected to public office in 1885 Langston attended high school in Ohio where he began to write poetry in the eighth grade He was elected class poet His farther did not think that Hughes could make a living writing poetry and urged him to peruse a different career Hes farther paid for Langston to attend Columbia University to study engineeringHowever Langston continued to write poetry He eventually dropped out to peruse his desired career poetry despite maintaining a B average at Columbia UniversityLangston was one of the pioneers of the Harlem Renaissance In the roaring twentys blacks poets artist and singers in Harlem emerged to show that they had talent in all of the arts This was an important time for blacks The Harlem Renaissance symbolized the first time in history black artistes received recognition for their work Langstons first poem was The Negro Speak of the River in 1926 this poem opened the door for many great poems to follow In that same year a poem called The Weary Blues was also published this poem happens to be on or of my favorite poems In this poem Hughes tells a story of the time he went into a Harlem blues club and saw a live performance Hughes in these poem talks about a male singer he once saw singing the blues in a Harlem nightclub the male singer is pictured sitting down behind a piano playing and singing and playing the blues There is noise of just the singer moaning and singing Hughes mentioned that people were tapping there feet smoking and drinking In analyzing the poem I used the dramatistic approach I chose to use Fishers theory of analysis because I think his approach allows the best method for analysis of this rhetorical artifact Fisher believed that communication is about
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Boutique and chic, Atlantic Affair Boutique Hotel is located in Cape Town and features free wired internet. The various amenities this trendy hotel has to offer include a coffee bar, an express check-in and check-out feature and a 24-hour reception.
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This 4-star hotel provides a concierge, a tour desk and luggage storage. There is a barbecue area available for guests to use.
Each trendy room at Atlantic Affair Boutique Hotel includes a kitchenette and a mini bar, while the bathrooms offer bathrobes and showers. All include tea and coffee making facilities, a refrigerator and an in-room dining area.
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Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) derived endothelial cells (ECs) have enormous potential to be used in a variety of therapeutic areas such as tissue engineering of vascular grafts and re-vascularization of ischemic tissues. It is also much desired to obtain homogeneous culture of functional arterial or venous ECs for specific applications. To date, various protocols have been developed to differentiate ESCs toward vascular ECs. However, ECs derived from ESCs using current methods display predominantly venous phenotype. Therefore, developing refined method of arterial-venous differentiation is critically needed to address this gap. Based on the findings of vascular development, we hypothesize that embryonic stem cell derived Flk1+Nrp1+ cells serve as arterial EC progenitors. We think that this subset cell population is predisposed to arterial differentiation and can be selected to guide arterial differentiation in combination with environmental cues. Our preliminary data support this hypothesis. The goal of this study is to further test this hypothesis using human ESCs. We will then engineer optimal in vitro environments that guide ESCs into arterial and venous cell fate and compare their functional consequences in tissue engineering applications. Specifically, we will: (1) Validate that Nrp1 can be used to identify arterial EC progenitor from stem cells and define optimal in vitro environments that guide ESCs into arterial and venous cell fate. (2) Analyze the ability of ESC-derived arterial and venous ECs to form interconnected functional vascular network in tissue-engineered construct both in vitro and in vivo. (3) Determine the functional consequences of ESC-derived arterial and venous ECs in the remodeling of tissue engineered vascular graft both in vitro and in vivo.
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Things have been oddly quiet since Netflix's (NASDAQ:NFLX) post-price hike earnings report and conference call. It's anybody guess as to why silence emanates from Los Gatos, but there's certainly lots going on. Let's consider what's happening and what it means for Netflix, the company, and NFLX, the stock, going forward.
Forbes reported that content acquisition costs for Netflix "may increase." On the surface, that's some shockingly obvious analysis. However, it was nice to see Seeking Alpha's Trefis toss out some numbers:
Netflix's deal with Epix in 2010 has added additional $200 million of annual content acquisition expenses for the company for the next 5 years. Netflix has also signed deals with CBS for both national and international streaming. We expect that Netflix will sign many more similar deals over the course of the next few years that will add to expenses.
In addition to this, Netflix is stepping up and looking to acquire exclusive rights to new shows with the first and the only example so far being House of Cards. Exclusive acquisition will cost even more. Consequently we expect Netflix's content acquisition costs to increase past 30% of revenues by end of our forecast period. This is a necessary investment as streaming adoption has been very encouraging in the U.S. and Canada and will provide a strong base for further expansion.
On the surface this might look a huge jump but the increase in these costs will be accompanied by declines in DVD related costs such as the costs of revenue sharing, postage & packaging costs and DVD shipment center costs.
Before Netflix even expanded on the reasoning for its price hike past the blog post that served as the announcement, the media made the assumption that DVD shipments would decline as customers would move to streaming, despite the inferiority -- both in size and selection -- of the streaming offering versus DVD. The company later confirmed what it and everybody wants to believe so badly: DVD will take a backseat as customers flock, by and large, to streaming only and the streaming/DVD combo and a few stragglers go DVD-only.
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From the Netflix Q2 2011 Letter to Shareholders
I think everybody who uncritically accepts this projection as gospel as well as Netflix is in for a rude awakening. And Netflix is unclear on the subject as well. If the DVD side of the business will diminish further in significance, why is the company devoting a chunk of its workforce to DVD only? Despite the company's insistence, in the above-linked letter, that it will not divest the DVD unit, I still think I know the score.
In any event, if these projections are off and more people take to DVD shipments than Netlix anticipates, things could get very ugly very fast. In fact, I believe we are about to witness a Research in Motion (RIMM)-like implosion in Netflix stock.
What Netflix has going for it that RIM does not is a savvy and alert management team. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings tempered expectations yet again with the Q2 report. That said, he's taking the gamble of his career by staking the prediction of a $1 billion Q4 on what he anticipates as positive fallout, revenue-wise, from the price hike.
For the last couple of quarters, there's been pressure on Netflix's EPS. I expect the company to continue to temper or lower guidance. A Q4 2011 or Q1/Q2 2012 EPS miss seems inevitable. Remember, it's not only streaming content costs that stress the bottom line, the too much/too fast Webvan-like international expansion costs a ton with no guarantee of any return. Netflix has zero track record in international, even though, oddly, Hastings acts as if it does.
Consider this comment that went unchallenged during Hastings' interview with Kara Swisher at an All Things D conference in June:
And exactly what is Hastings basing this one-to-three international visibility on? It's all so absurd that it's somewhere south of dumbfounding. Put it together and you have a train wreck in the making.
I made the stupid mistake of not shorting RIM while I was doing the play-by-play of the company and the stock's demise. I do not intend to make the same mistake twice with NFLX. Because Q3 will only encompass one month of the impact of the price hike, I intend to proceed with caution. Additionally, because a rising tide tends to lift all boats, NFLX could benefit from the potential return of a bull market after the recent correction. Reality has only just started to catch up with Netflix. Hastings spent the last of his nine lives on the price hike and the effect he predicts it will have -- a record quarter in revenue come year end.
There's no way it's going down like Hastings says. The numbers, the logic and the story ... none of the above add up. RIMM was the short of 2011. That's relative small potatoes to what is shaping up to be the short of the century.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.
Additional disclosure: I intend to take up a position in NFLX deep out-of-the money March 2012 and/or January 2013 put options between now and the end of the year.


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