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Modeled on North African stews, this aromatic vegetarian main course can be served over brown rice or steamed spinach.
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes Appropriate
Gluten Free Diet
Healthy Weight
Heart Healthy
High Fiber
High Potassium
Low Calorie
Low Cholesterol
Low Sat Fat
Serves 8
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 480 min.
Step 1
Soak chickpeas in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches for 6 hours or overnight. (Alternatively, use the quick-soak method: Place beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.) Drain when ready to use.
Step 2
Combine the soaked chickpeas, squash, carrots, onion, lentils, broth, tomato paste, ginger, cumin, salt, saffron and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Step 3
Put on the lid and cook on low until the chickpeas are tender and the lentils have begun to break down, 5 to 6 1/2 hours.
Step 4
Stir in lime juice. Serve sprinkled with peanuts and cilantro.
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Graham Chandelier
- Overview
Graceful and simple, our chandelier pairs well with a variety of shade styles, making it easy to update with each new season. Top with our Wicker Chandelier Shades as shown (sold separately) or any of our Mix & Match chandelier shades.
- Crafted from iron with an iron finish.
- Ideal ceiling height for the chandelier is 8'.
- Hardwire; professional installation recommended.
- UL-listed.
- Dimensions & Care
- Overall: 24" diameter, 19" high
- Height: minimum 19"; maximum 91" (minimum approximately 1.5', maximum approximately 7.5')
- Canopy: 5" diameter, 1" high
- Chain: 6' long
- Adjustable chain allows chandelier to be hung in rooms with up to 12' ceiling height.
- Cord: 6' long
- Bulbs (6): 60 watts, type B (not included)
- Weight: 14 pounds
- Wipe clean using a soft, dry cloth.
- Avoid using harsh chemicals and abrasives as they may damage the finish.
- Do not exceed specified wattage.
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UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 4-5 business days.
Next Day Delivery and Processing
We can arrange for next day delivery to most destinations within the contiguous 48 states, for an extra charge of $17.50 per address. If we receive your order by 6pm PT Monday through Friday, you'll receive your order the next business day; orders placed on Friday after 6pm PT through Sunday will arrive on Tuesday. Note: Next Day Delivery service is not available for some oversized items, White Glove Delivery, out of stock items, personalized items or for items shipped directly from the manufacturer.
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Cimino names women's basketball coaching staff
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Binghamton head women's basketball coach Linda Cimino, who was hired in April, has announced her coaching staff for the upcoming season. Mike Leflar has been named the associate head coach and Torey Northup-Jones has been named as assistant coach. In addition, Leah Truncale, who has been an assistant coach for the Bearcats since 2009, will remain on the staff.
"I am very excited to announce the hiring of my first staff at Binghamton," Cimino said. "This is an important hire and I am fortunate to bring in top-notch coaches and people."
Leflar (pronounced LEF-ler) arrives from Boston University, where he was an assistant coach from 2004-12 and the associate head coach the past two seasons. During that span, the Terriers went 186-127 and captured a pair of America East regular-season titles. In addition, the Terriers advanced to five conference championship games and earned a pair of WNIT berths.
A 2002 graduate of Boston College, Leflar was an assistant coach at Penn during the 2003-04 campaign. The Quakers won the Ivy League title that season and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.
"Mike is the perfect hire," Cimino said. "He knows the landscape of the America East and has a great reputation. He will head our recruiting efforts and can recruit in the Northeast better than anyone I know."
Northup-Jones, meanwhile, comes from St. John's, where she was the graduate assistant coach during the 2013-14 season. The Red Storm finished 23-11 and advanced to the Big East championship game. It culminated the year with an appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
A 2013 graduate of Caldwell College, Northup-Jones played under Cimino, who was the head coach of the Cougars from 2006-14. She finished her career with 1,850 points and was a three-time all-conference and All-Met selection.
"Torey was a tremendous player at Caldwell and understands my system," Cimino said. "She had a great experience working at St. John's for a program that went to the NCAA Tournament. She will work primarily with our guards and will head our scouting."
Truncale, meanwhile, has been an assistant coach since the 2009-10 season. She is a 2002 graduate of Binghamton and a member of the BU Athletic Hall of Fame. Truncale remains the program's all-time leader in rebounds (978) and blocked shots (236) and finished her career with 1,341 points.
"Leah's passion and commitment to Binghamton is unmatched," Cimino said. "She knows the America East very well and will work with our post players."


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An 82-year-old allegedly drunk man drove his 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe and caused collisions to three cars in the Trader Joe's parking lot in Danville earlier this week, said Police Sgt. Phillip Wisotsky.
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How embarrassing for this guy. Thank goodness nobody got hurt!
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Margaritte Embroidered Drape
- Overview
We translated the blooming vines of our Margaritte palampore into embroidery to create a drape with soft color and exceptional versatility. The crewel-stitched linen/cotton makes a fresh statement at the window.
- Sold as individual panels.
- Woven of printed 55% linen, 45% cotton blend.
- Detailed with floral embroidery.
- Lined with 100% cotton for privacy and enhanced light filtration.
- Hangs from the pole pocket or converts to ring-top style with the included drapery hooks. Use with 10 Clip or Round Rings (sold separately).
- Detailed with a blind-stitched hem.
- Watch a video on how to hang a drape.
- Imported.
- Dimensions & Care
- 50" wide x 63" long
- 50" wide x 84" long
- 50" wide x 96" long
- 50" wide x 108" long
- Side Hem: 1" wide
- Bottom Hem: 4" high
- Pole Pocket: 3" high
- Note: Length includes height of pole pocket.
- Dry clean only.
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Can technology solve our big problems?
In 1969, Buzz Aldrin's historical step onto the moon leapt mankind into an era of technological possibility. The awesome power of technology was to be used to solve all of our big problems. Fast forward to present day, and what's happened? Are mobile apps all we have to show for ourselves? Journalist Jason Pontin looks closely at the challenges we face to using technology effectively ... for problems that really matter.
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Jeff Heim is an award-winning film and video game composer based out of the Greater Boston Area. Trained in music composition at the University of New Hampshire with over ten years experience, Jeff is best known for his music in the popular educational kids game, Poptropica.
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Whole Grains 101
How to cook them and why they're worth the wait
Note: While we're covering a wide selection of grains here, we left out the two most common—oats and rice—as they're worlds unto themselves.
The plant that the seeds come from is similar in flavor to spinach.
What to Buy: The seeds have great flavor and crunch, and amaranth flour (ground from the seeds) can be used in cookies or pastas for a healthier take.
Favorite Cooking Method: Toast the seeds in a dry, covered skillet over medium heat until browned and beginning to pop.
Favorite Recipe: Popped Amaranth Granola.
Other Prep Ideas: Simmer 1 cup of the seeds in 2 1/2 cups of water and eat for breakfast as you would oatmeal.
Barley is the fourth most widely cultivated grain after wheat, rice, and corn.
What to Buy: Barley is most commonly sold whole (hulled), meaning the whole grain has had only the husk removed; pearled (much quicker to cook); or as grits, flour, or couscous.
Favorite Cooking Method: Throw some barley into a large pot of heavily salted water and simmer until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes for pearl barley. Drain and serve.
Favorite Recipe: Barley with Mushrooms and Green Beans.
Other Prep Ideas: Add cooked barley to soups, use it in cold salads, or substitute it for rice in risotto.
Technically, buckwheat isn't a grain but rather the seed of a plant that's related to rhubarb. However, it has a lot of grainlike qualities so it's long been lumped together with grains in the culinary world.
What to Buy: Buckwheat is usually found as groats or toasted groats (which are labeled kasha). We think kasha has a barnyardlike flavor, so we stick to regular groats.
Favorite Cooking Method: Add 1 cup of groats or kasha to 2 cups of salted boiling water and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Let stand covered briefly, then fluff and serve.
Favorite Recipe: Groats and Bell Pepper Scramble.
Other Prep Ideas: Use it in place of rice in pilafs or try making grain salads with it.
This Middle Eastern staple (it's used in tabbouleh) is simply wheat berries that have been steamed, dried, and cracked.
What to Buy: Bulgur is sometimes found in different grinds, but fine grind is the most common.
Favorite Cooking Method: Add 1 cup of bulgur to 2 cups of salted boiling water and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Let stand covered briefly, then fluff and serve.
Favorite Recipe: Bulgur Pilaf with Roasted Carrots and Parsnips.
Other Prep Ideas: Use in salads or simmer for a simple side dish.
This ancient strain of wheat is also known as grano farro or emmer wheat. It has a chewy texture and nutty flavor.
What to Buy: Farro is sold whole, semipearled, and pearled (meaning all or part of the bran has been removed). We prefer the semipearled version because it retains the grain's signature texture and taste while cutting down on cooking time.
Favorite Cooking Method: Soak farro for at least 20 minutes and up to 12 hours, then simmer in a large pot of heavily salted water until tender, about 20 to 40 minutes depending on the type of farro being used. Drain and serve.
Favorite Recipe: Seared Scallops with Lemony Farro and Arugula Salad.
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It is a holiday tradition to fry latkes in hot oil, but here shredded potato-and-onion pancakes get a coating of matzo crumbs, are pan-fried in a small amount of oil and finished in a hot oven for a few minutes. The golden-crisp results have only 4 grams of fat and 100 calories per serving—truly a miracle.
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes Appropriate
Healthy Weight
Heart Healthy
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Low Cholesterol
Low Sat Fat
Low Sodium
Serves 12
Prep Time 50 min
Total Time 90 min.
Step 1
Toss shredded potato, onion, shallots and salt in a medium bowl. Transfer to a sieve set over a large bowl; let drain for about 15 minutes. Squeeze the potato mixture, a handful at a time, over the bowl to release excess moisture (don't oversqueeze—some moisture should remain). Transfer the squeezed potato mixture to another large bowl. Carefully pour off the liquid, leaving a pasty white sediment—potato starch—in the bottom of the bowl. Add the starch to the potato mixture. Stir in egg.
Step 2
Put matzo pieces in a sealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin into coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs and pepper over the potato mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until the matzo is softened, 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir the potato mixture. Cook 4 latkes per batch: place 1/4 cup potato mixture in a little of the oil and press with the back of a spatula to flatten into a 3 1/2-inch cake. Cook until crispy and golden, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the latkes to the prepared baking sheet. Continue with 2 more batches, using 1 tablespoon oil per batch and reducing the heat as needed to prevent scorching. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.
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Drum Pendant Replacement Shades
- Overview
Our beautifully crafted shades offer an easy update to pendant lighting.
- Burlap Drum Shade: 23" diameter at bottom, 14" high
- Holbrook Shade: 25.5" diameter, 15.5" high
- Cora Kalamkari Shade: 23" diameter, 14" high
- Mila Suzani Embroidered Shade: 24" diameter, 15" high
- Dimensions & Care
- Burlap Drum Shade: 20" diameter at top, 23" diameter at bottom, 14" high
- Holbrook Shade: 25.5" diameter at top, 25.5" diameter at bottom, 15.5" high
- Cora Kalamkari: 20" diameter at top, 23" diameter at bottom, 14" high
- Mila Suzani Embroidered Shade: 24" diameter at top, 24" diameter at bottom, 15" high
- Wipe clean using a soft, dry cloth.
- Avoid using harsh chemicals and abrasives as they may damage the finish.
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We can arrange for next day delivery to most destinations within the contiguous 48 states, for an extra charge of $17.50 per address. If we receive your order by 6pm PT Monday through Friday, you'll receive your order the next business day; orders placed on Friday after 6pm PT through Sunday will arrive on Tuesday. Note: Next Day Delivery service is not available for some oversized items, White Glove Delivery, out of stock items, personalized items or for items shipped directly from the manufacturer.
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The Roaring '20s Romp
America in the 1920s saw the emergence of a certain type of gentleman criminal. We strip away the timeline to reveal the Burlesque beauties that often rode alongside these beastly villains.
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The term given to the American experience during the 1920s is aptly derived: the Roaring Twenties. The moniker evokes success and grandeur, an economy thriving on the steam of a newly industrialized man-powered engine accelerating into full-speed, purring. But there also existed a frightening duality, a seedy underbelly of crime and corruption that flourished in tandem with the burgeoning American dream. Within that world lived a breed of anti-hero who deftly straddled the line, riding the duality for all it was worth and succeeding in the face of opposition from both sides. As writers and directors rush to recontextualize those times and personas through modern filmmaking, one such character has emerged in the form of Nucky Thompson, the many-faced protagonist of HBO's hit series Boardwalk Empire. In anticipation of the long-awaited third season, we're stripping away the timeline to reveal the beauties that often rode alongside those beastly villains, in a Playboy.com original we call The Roaring '20s Romp.


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Outstanding pianos and sophisticated musical entertainment systems in one!
Classic Yamaha grand pianos fitted with innovative Yamaha electronics, Disklavier Mark III series grands deliver superb musical performance, along with an amazing range of digital/acoustic capabilities.
The original Yamaha Disklavier, which made its d...
Outstanding pianos and sophisticated musical entertainment systems in one!
Classic Yamaha grand pianos fitted with innovative Yamaha electronics, Disklavier Mark III series grands deliver superb musical performance, along with an amazing range of digital/acoustic capabilities.
The original Yamaha Disklavier, which made its debut back in 1986, introduced the world to the wonder of traditional pianos equipped with integrated digital electronics for recording, auto playback and more. Since that time, these computer-age 'player' pianos have evolved into instruments of truly remarkable capabilities. They can reproduce not only 'live' acoustic piano concerts, but instrumental ensemble music as well. They allow you to record and play back your own performance, create complex multi-track arrangements, and connect to the world of musical opportunities offered by MIDI devices, personal computers and the Internet. Their unique combination of acoustic excellence and digital versatility has made them an increasingly popular choice of pianists, educators and music-lovers worldwide.
Today, Yamaha is proud to introduce the latest evolution of the Disklavier line, integrating a host of new acoustic advances and cutting-edge digital developments. Most models now play audio/MIDI CDs as well as floppy disks and feature built in stereo amplifiers and speakers, making them superb, self contained musical entertainment centers. Most also incorporate Yamaha Silent technology, enabling you to instantly switch from acoustic to digital piano mode for low-volume speaker or headphone play. Revolutionary new PianoSmart™ features make possible to synchronize piano playback with standard audio CDs. And for those who've always wanted to play the piano, new SmartKey™ technology makes it easy, guiding you through songs note by note, while adding professional embellishment.
*Some features not applicable to certain models.
Disklavier™ Mark III Series Full-Function Models
- Recording and auto-playback functions
- New PianoSmart™ audio/video synchronization
- Compact control unit with floppy and CD drives
- Built-in amplified stereo speaker system
- Built-in Silent System™
- Abundant memory and programming features
- Built-in SmartKey™ play-assist system
- Interference-free optical key, hammer* and pedal sensors
- XG instrumental tone generator
- Direct computer interface
- MIDI and AUX connections
- Yamaha acoustic piano quality and performance
* Models DC3A and above
Versatile recording
Disklavier pianos can capture anything that's played upon them and recreate this performance with remarkable precision. Special Yamaha developed fiber-optic sensors register the motion of each key and pedal, and record this data to internal flash memory or onto a standard 3.5" floppy disk for unlimited capacity and easy portability. Versatile recording functions allow you to record left-hand and right-hand parts independently, using the full keyboard for each hand or a designated split point – even create your own four-hand duets. And because the sensors use beams of light, rather than the physical contacts common to electronic keyboards, they have no effect on the feel or operation of the keys, capturing the subtlest nuances of expression without sacrificing the traditional touch and responsive control for which Yamaha pianos are renowned.
Faithful playback
Thanks to a sophisticated computer-controlled system to drive the hammers and pedals, Disklavier pianos can reproduce a piano performance on their own keys and strings, as if the original pianist were right there at the keyboard. Every nuance of the player's touch, from timing and velocity to duration and release, is accurately reproduced – live – giving you the pure sound of a true acoustic piano playing.
A variety of versatile playback controls provide added flexibility. You can adjust the playback volume to a level that you prefer, change the tempo without altering the pitch, transpose the performance into other keys without affecting the tempo, or repeat any selection – as often as you like. And the wireless remote control unit gives you complete command over Disklavier performance from virtually anywhere in the room.
Digital Quiet/Silent mode flexibility
Yamaha Silent System ™ technology lets you instantly cancel the acoustic piano sound and switch to digital piano tone generation. This means that you can play or listen in Quiet Mode through the built-in speakers, or in Silent mode via the privacy of headphones, letting you enjoy the Disklavier at any time by selecting a sound level suitable to the time of day and the activities of those around you.
By eliminating the sound of the acoustic piano, this feature also lets you play internal orchestral voices independently – ideal for multi-track recording or use as a MIDI controller. And in digital mode, you can easily tune the piano to match the pitch of other instruments or recordings.
Stereo sampled from the Yamaha concert grand, the digital piano tones are virtually indistinguishable from the original, while a special dual-mode action mechanism maintains traditional keyboard touch and response. Variable reverb effects can simulate the acoustics of various playing environments, and dual headphone jacks let you share a private performance with another, if you like.
SmartKey™ Now anyone can play – right away!
For anyone who's ever dreamed of playing the piano, but thought they didn't have time to learn, the new Disklavier can make your dream come true – without lessons, and even if you've never touched a keyboard or read a note of music in your life!
With the new SmartKey feature, it's easy. Just follow along as SmartKey partially depresses the next note to play. Within minutes, you'll be playing entire songs – complete with virtuoso harmonies and arpeggios, played to your lead by the Disklavier itself.
CueTIME™, another exciting development in music software, offers sophisticated auto-accompaniment. You simply play the printed piano part, and the digital orchestra 'follows your cue', matching your pace and enhancing your melody with professional-sounding instrumentation.
Note: SmartKey software may not be available in some countries.
Now with an expanded range of hardware- and software-enabled playback capabilities!
More than a piano – a complete entertainment system!
In addition to offering all the traditional attributes of Yamaha acoustic pianos, Disklavier pianos can also play themselves, providing exciting musical entertainment at any time, with or without a pianist. Equipped with a newly designed control unit featuring a built-in CD player and a Yamaha XG tone generator with nearly 700 instrumental voices, Disklavier Mark III Series grands can reproduce vocal parts and the sound of other instruments in conjunction with the piano. This makes it possible for you to host fully orchestrated Disklavier performances with up to 16 piano and ensemble parts. Simply choose from the wide variety of Disklavier software – now available on CDs as well as floppy disks – to experience 'live' concerts by many of the world's best-known classical, jazz and popular artists, as well as a wide range of titles recorded by top studio musicians.
Versatile functions for a wide range of applications
Combining the tone and touch of a Yamaha piano with an astonishing range of digitally enhanced capabilities, Disklavier pianos provide a truly unparalleled entertainment and creative system for any home, business, or educational organization. Versatile programming options make it easy to customize and automate Disklavier performance, providing an exciting attraction for hotels, restaurants and other establishments. Tempo and transition controls, and the handy remote, make the Disklavier an ideal accompanist for soloists, dancers, and other cultural and recreational activities. And easy follow-along and learn-to-play features open up new ways to teach and learn.
Built-in amplified speaker system
Incorporating their own stereo (60W + 60W) audio system with dual two-way speakers, Mark III Series pianos let you enjoy the sound of ensemble playback along with the acoustic piano itself. There's no complex setup; simply select the music you want to hear, press PLAY and sit back to enjoy the show. In addition to stand-alone ensemble performance, this also allows you to play the digital piano in Quiet mode through the internal speakers, lowering the volume to a level appropriate to the circumstances. You can also use your Disklavier sound system to play your audio CDs. And, with the Disklavier's external connections, you can easily tie it into your home audio system, letting you route the sound through remote speakers to bring the concert to other rooms – even outdoors for parties on the patio.
Supported by a vast library of Yamaha PianoSoft™ software
The Disklavier can reproduce live concerts by many of the world's top pianists, complete with the lifelike key and pedal movement.
It's like having world-class artists performing just for you.
It can also deliver high-fidelity vocal and instrumental tracks, so you can enjoy jazz combos, popular groups, chamber ensembles and more.
New teaching technology now even allows you to synchronize recording and playback with your own standard audio CDs or video camera.
Yamaha PianoSoft™ software
The original Disklavier music software, Yamaha PianoSoft offers prerecorded piano concerts by many of the greatest pianists of our times, along with many more performances by top studio pianists. The PianoSoft library includes literally hundreds of titles in genres from classical to jazz, pop and country music, along with special seasonal collections, regional anthologies, children's songs, and compilations made especially for instrumental or vocal accompaniment. Whatever your taste in music, PianoSoft can bring it to you at the touch of a button, with 'live' piano music in the comfort of your own home!
PianoSoft-Plus™ ensemble software
The 'Plus' in Yamaha PianoSoft-Plus software is the addition of digital instrumental ensemble tracks, made possible by the Disklavier's internal XG MIDI tone generator. With these disks, you can enjoy Disklavier acoustic piano performance augmented by the sound of strings, brass, woodwind, percussion and more. Sit back to the beautiful sounds of chamber music, the passion and drive of a jazz quartet, the upbeat tempos of a popular group, or a stirring orchestral arrangement. It's all right there, with the ease of a single diskette. Just slip it into your Disklavier, press PLAY and enjoy your command performance.
PianoSoft-PlusAudio™ ensemble software
The Mark III Series' CD-playing capabilities expand your musical entertainment options even further. PianoSoft-PlusAudio and other audio/MIDI CD software complements Disklavier performance with high-fidelity vocal and instrumental audio track. Experience the sound of your favorite groups – complete with vocalists and instrumental soloists – enhanced by the live-concert presence of Disklavier acoustic piano playback. With a variety of titles already available*, and more in development, your Disklavier can entertain you and your guests better than ever – all with the ease and convenience of conventional audio CDs.
* Availability may be limited in some countries.
NEW! PianoSmart technology opens up a whole new world of entertainment possibilities
A truly revolutionary breakthrough in Disklavier technology, the PianoSmart system opens up a world of additional ways to enjoy your digital/acoustic piano. PianoSmart intelligently synchronizes Disklavier recording and playback with the operation of the built-in CD player. What this means in real terms is that you can now record your own piano or electronic instrumental tracks while listening to your favorite CDs, and play them back in perfect combination with the original recordings. 'Sit in' with the hottest new groups, classic combos or a full symphony orchestra, then sit back, press a couple of buttons, and listen to yourself performing 'live' with the pros!
Through the use of MTC (MIDI Time Code), PianoSmart can also synchronize recording and playback with external devices such as multi-track recording equipment and video cameras*. These features enable pianists, families and educators to create audiovisual records of any performance, complete with 'live' Disklavier acoustic piano playback, stereo audio instrumentals and vocals, and full-motion video – all as one integrated presentation. They also allow creative musicians to collaborate in ways seldom dreamed of before. In combination with the many other Disklavier capabilities, PianoSmart extends digital/acoustic creativity into a whole new universe of options.
* Video synchronization requires an external video MIDI sync interface.
Attention, current Disklavier Mark III owners:
You too, can enjoy the excitement of PianoSmart technology. Ask your Yamaha dealer about a simple software upgrade diskette.
'Sit in' with your favorite artists
PianoSmart™ audio synchronization
The capability of PianoSmart technology to intelligently match MIDI data playback to audio CDs allows you to effortlessly record yourself playing along with CDs of your favorite artists, bands and symphony orchestras. Simply insert a standard music CD into the control unit, select record mode, and play away as you listen to the CD playback through the Disklavier's built-in stereo speakers. Your entire performance, including all key presses, pedal movements and dynamics, will be recorded as MIDI data into the Disklavier's internal memory or onto a standard floppy disk. Then, with the press of a button, your recorded piano performance will play back in perfect time with the music from the audio CD.
Enjoy your favorite CDs with 'live' piano!
Even if you don't play the piano, you can still experience the special pleasure of listening to a real piano performance in the privacy of your own home, made possible by the vast selection of Disklavier music software from Yamaha. And now, with the integration of PianoSmart technology into Disklavier Mark III Series pianos, virtually any CD, including your own personal collection, can potentially become Disklavier software. Yamaha's new Smart PianoSoft library will offer professionally arranged piano parts for playback on your Disklavier, perfectly matched with major audio CDs in virtually every music genre – beginning with some of the best-selling albums of all time. Now you can enjoy the music you love with the you-are-there excitement of 'live' piano performance!
Watch yourself perform 'live'
PianoSmart™ video synchronization
In addition to MIDI playback with audio CDs, Disklavier Mark III Series pianos can also read MTC (MIDI Time Code), allowing you to connect to video camcorders, through use of a MIDI sync box, and synchronize recorded piano performances to videotape playback. This unprecedented feature opens up whole new possibilities in musical performance. For example, you can videotape a piano recital performed and recorded on a Disklavier Mark III Series piano, and then relive the experience as the Disklavier plays the piano part 'live' to the recorded video! You can even video-sync performances that are played along with audio CDs.
Offering unparalleled opportunities for musical creativity and enjoyment!
Memory and programming features
Now with extensive internal memory capacity, the Disklavier Mark III pianos allow you to store a vast library of prerecorded songs for quick and easy access, as well as copy music between different recording media. Sixteen internal 'memory disks' let you group selections for specific moods or occasions, combine these groups in any order for continuous chain-play performance, and store up to nine different multi-disk programs for instant recall. A built-in calendar/clock/timer even makes it possible to program the Disklavier to play certain sets at certain times, for totally automatic, unattended operation, and 'time stamp' new recordings to facilitate future PC editing.
PC, MIDI and AUX connections
Along with an unprecedented range of internal capabilities, Disklavier pianos also provide easy plug-and-play access to a world of external equipment. MIDI IN/Out jacks let you control devices like synthesizers and sequencers from the Disklavier piano keyboard, add the capabilities of other MIDI devices to your Disklavier ensemble, or play the Disklavier's piano and instrumental tones from external equipment.
AUX connections let you amplify the Disklavier's sound via external audio equipment, or record your own performances directly to conventional audio media – without the need for microphones or other equipment, not to mention the time-consuming trial-and-error setup of typical acoustic piano recording. The AUX In jack also allows you to listen and play along with audio recordings through the Disklavier's own speakers or headphones – maybe even record yourself 'in concert' with your favorite band!
The built-in PC interface lets you connect the Disklavier directly to your personal computer, for virtually unlimited range of additional possibilities. You can record performances onto your PC or removable computer media. Use computer software to edit or transcribe and print out what you play. Play the Disklavier from your PC keyboard or applications. Download music files for playback on your Disklavier. Or even transmit Disklavier performances across the Internet.
Comprehensive utility functions
A wide variety of supporting features – including formatting, copying, titling and conversion functions – are built into the Disklavier Mark III series control unit, providing exceptional flexibility, convenience and control. A proprietary Self-Maintenance system provides automatic calibration, keeping your instrument in factory-fresh adjustment for maximum playback sensitivity.
Easy operational control
Despite its technological sophistication, Disklavier operation is simple and intuitive. A large, multi-function LCD panel displays settings, menus and operational guidance. And the majority of functions can be accessed both at the control unit and via remote control.
|Included Accessories
|Wireless remote control unit with batteries
|PianoSoft sample disk
|CD softwar
|Blank 3.5" HD floppy disk
|Owner's manuals
|Control unit suspension bracket
|HPE-170 headphones
|Optional Accessories
|PianoSoft Collection
|An extensive collection of pre-recorded music (3 1/2" diskette) featuring a wide variety of music categories and well-known performers are now available for the Disklavier. Visit Yamaha MusicSoft.com This is a unique new website where you can purchase and/or download software for the Yamaha Disklavier or call Music Dispatch (800) 637-2852
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|Sensor System::Key Sensors
|Single-beam, incremental, optical
|Sensor System::Hammer Sensors
|Single-beam, four-point, optical
|Sensor System::Pedal Sensors
|Sustain & shift: incremental, position-sensing, optical Sostenuto: on/off, optical
|Drive System::Keys
|New, self-calibrating, high-power, high-efficiency solenoids; 16-note polyphonic Sustain & Shift (soft): Trapwork-integrated solenoids
|Drive System::Pedals
|Incremental response
|Data Storage::Internal Memory
|1 MB x 16 flash memory disks (16 MB total) Up to 9 groups and 99 program sets Built-in calendar/clock/timer
|Data Storage::File Format
|Standard MIDI File (format 0,1)/ E-SEQ
|Removable Media::Floppy Disk
|3.5" 2DD (720KB) or 2HD (1.44 MB) floppy disk
|Removable Media::Compact Disc
|Audio/MIDI CD
|Control Unit::Main Display
|Song number plus 24-character x 2-line LCD
|Control Unit::Function Indicators
|LEDs, including drive/disk-number indicator
|Control Unit::Drives
|CD, Floppy disk
|Control Unit::Switches
|Power, Host Select (MIDI, PC1, PC2, Mac)
|Control Unit::Dimensions (W x H x D)
|9" x 3-1/2" x 7" (227 x 87 x 180 mm )
|Control Unit::Weight
|4.8 lbs. (2.2kg)
|Amplification & Speakers::Amplification
|60 W x 2, tone and volume controls
|Amplification & Speakers::Speakers
|16 cm (6-1/4") woofer x 2 2.5 cm (1") tweeter x 2
|MIDI In/Out, AUX In/Out (R, L/Mono), Headphones x 2, To Host (serial port), To Piano, CD Control, Audio/Analog MIDI In, Foot Controller
|Ensemble Tone::Type
|Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2)
|Ensemble Tone::Polyphony
|32-note max.
|Ensemble Tone::Ensemble Parts
|Ensemble Tone::Voice Module Modes
|Ensemble Tone::Normal Voices
|676 (480 selectable)
|Ensemble Tone::Drum Voices
|21 kits total (11 selectable)
|Ensemble Tone::Pitch
|Set at A=440, tunable +/-50 cents in 1-cent steps (in unison with digital piano tone)
|Silent System::Silencing Mechanism
|Motor-driven hammer shank stopper, switch control
|Silent System::Action Compensation
|Quick Escape' mechanism
|Silent System::Piano Tone
|AWM2 digital stereo sampling (CFIIIS concert grand) 16 MB wave memory w/sustain pedal resonance effects
|Silent System::Polyphony
|32-note stereo sampling/ 64-note stereo
|SmartKey Capability
|Power Source
|Local AC current
|Dimensions::Depth (Length)
|6' 1" (186 cm)
|40 inches (101 cm)
|59 inches (149 cm)
|799 lbs. (363 kg)
|Playback Functions::Media Select
|Floppy disk; memory disks (1 ~ 16), CD
|Playback Functions::Song Select
|Rev/fwd, song by song; numerical selection
|Playback Functions::Music Search
|Rev/fwd, w/ or w/o sound; direct by time or measure
|Playback Functions::Repeat
|Disk, song, random, segment A~B, segment A~
|Playback Functions::Programming
|9 disk groups, 99 program sets, chain play, timer play
|Playback Functions::Others
|L/R part select, auto start, space playback
|Playback Controls::Volume
|11 levels(0 to -10)
|Playback Controls::Tempo
|-50% to +20% in 1% steps
|Playback Controls::Transposition
|±24 semitones(2 octaves) in 1-semitone steps
|Playback Controls::Balance
|Balancing volume of ensemble voices and piano
|Playback Controls::Others
|Keyboard cancel, pedal cancel, pedal count-in
|Recording Functions::Tracks
|116 (including 2 for piano)
|Recording Functions::L/R Dual Recording
|Separate L/R or assignable split point
|Recording Functions::Quantize
|1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16 of a quarter note
|Recording Functions::Others
|Silent System Controls::Power
|On/off (w/pilot lamp)
|Silent System Controls::Volume
|Silent System Controls::Reverb
|3 modes, depth control
|30 ~ 400 beats per minute
|Metronome::Time Signatures
|1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4, 9/4
|Audible (tick, on/off, volume controllable in 'Silent Mode'), visual (LEDs)
|Editing Functions::Track
|Mix, move, copy, delete, transpose
|Utility Functions::Song
|Copy, sort, delete, type convert (SMF, E-SEQ, earlier Disklavier) time format convert Format, copy, type convert
|Utility Functions::Disk
|Current time display, time/date stamp for recording
|Utility Functions::Calendar/Clock/Timer
|Disk: 64 characters maximum
|Utility Functions::Title Entry
|Song: 32 characters maximum
Songs are played back at the wrong tempo or in the wrong key.
Disklavier / Silent Piano / Hybrid Piano – Removing "Ghost" Files from USB Thumb Drives Using a Mac / Apple Computer
Disklavier, Silent Piano and Hybrid Piano: Removing "Ghost" Files from USB Thumb Drives Using a Mac / Apple Computer


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So there's about a million limousines lined up, no doubt chock full of what they call "Talent" — that's what they call the stars. And according to the documents Ive just taken a gander at, we're waiting for some of the following (this is just a quick glance…) wait for it…Christina Applegate, Selma Blair, Omar Epps, Ellen DeGeneres, Dakota Fanning, Kthryn Heigl, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing (werent they on a show together?) Kate Hudson, Gary Oldman, Jordin Sparks, Adam Sandler, Carrie Underwood, Robin Williams, Reese Witherspoon, Seal…how's that for an early preview? And you guys can all comment and let me know who YOU'RE excited about seeing. Who's got you tuning in? Who's going to win? Who are you dying to catch a glimpse of? Oh Wait …here's our FIRST GUEST…wanna guess?
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Last August it was announced that Geoff Johns and David Finch were going to launch a new JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA series. In the New 52, the Justice League has consisted of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and Cyborg. Aside from an attempt to have Martian Manhunter join the team, there hasn't been other members added to the roster. Looking at the team in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, we've been wondering why certain members were included.
With the series set to debut next month, we asked Geoff Johns a few questions about the series and the characters involved.
Comic Vine: Is the Justice League of America strictly under Steve Trevor's leadership or is he answering to Amanda Waller or anyone in the government?
Geoff Johns: He's answering to Amanda Waller. Or so Amanda thinks. Steve plays a central role for the team. One of the things we talked about with another Justice League title, I wanted to make sure it wasn't 'just another Justice League title.' It has to be driven by necessity, story and character. What's going on with Steve and the team that's assembled and how it interacts with the Justice League and the rest of the DC Universe is all very story driven. This becomes apparent in issue #1. A lot of the why's and questions surrounding what the team's function is, what they're going to do and how they're different from the Justice League are answered in issue 1.== TEASER ==
CV: Is Steve still angry after Wonder Woman ended things and is now with Superman?
GJ: He is not right now. He doesn't know they're together. He's trying to find his place in the world. He's a little bit lost and Waller is trying to help him. Steve just doesn't know if Waller is on the up and up. They have a history going back. They worked together in Team 7. Waller went off and formed the Suicide Squad and didn't have to worry about if people died. People were just pawns to her. Steve knows that's how she thinks of people. Now she's doing the same thing with the Justice League of America. Now she's asking Steve to lead a team he has a lot of questions about.
CV: Speaking of the Suicide Squad, there's almost a Suicide Squad feel to the team with some unlikely members, are we going to see any members coerced into joining?
GJ: All the members have become members of the team because of something the JLA can offer them. With Stargirl, she believes 'they really want me because I'm an up and coming hero with a lot of potential.' To her it's all about being part of the next generation and here's this great team so she says, "I'm in!" Things will be extremely different and whether or not she wants to stay on the team is a whole other question.
Every character is on the team for a different reason. For somebody like Catwoman, of course the first thing you'd say is "Why the hell would Catwoman join the JLA?" Especially when fighting next to somebody like Green Arrow and Green Lantern. It doesn't make any sense. What can she do, how does Steve Trevor convince her to do it and why is she on the team in the first place will be clear in issue 1.
What I really wanted to do was create a team line up that makes you ask what in the world is going on? Why would Catwoman be on this team? How do Green Lantern and Green Arrow interact? Why is Katana there? This will all be explored in issue #1. Your questions will start to get answered but there will be a lot more questions coming in.
CV: We've seen tiny glimpses of this team forming with Steve and Green Arrow, will the first issue continue to show the building of the team or will it already be established?
GJ: The team will be gathered within issue 1. It's imperative you see how and why.
CV: And then we'll see why each member was chosen?
GJ: Yeah, you'll find out why each member says, "Okay, I'm part of this team." There's actually a member that's rejected, that's not on the cover.
CV: Are you going to have to update Stargirl's origin for the New 52? Will she still have a connection to Jack Knight?
GJ: She'll have a connection to a 'Starman.' You'll see how we update her origin but it's as close to her original origin as possible. Stargirl is a character that always has a smile on her face. She'll be like, "I can't believe they asked me to be on the Justice League of America. This is great." She's this huge hero that on the rise and gaining a lot of popularity.
She's a hero that people look up to and say, "This is an example of the potential our heroes can bring to us. They don't all have to frown, hide in the shadows or only come out at night. This one, she helps us, she talks to us, she interacts with the community." Stargirl will think, "They want me here because of that. I have all this potential." The book is all about that, unlocking the potential in every character.
You know my work, Tony. I like taking characters like Sinestro or Aquaman, characters that people wouldn't look twice at and try to unlock something in them people haven't seen before and make fans of them. I think the fact that there are big fans of Aquaman, Sinestro or Green Lantern or any of the characters on Justice Society when I worked on that, that's really my goal on this book. Not only on the inside to have that be the mission for Steve Trevor, in trying to get this team into shape but also for me creatively and David Finch creatively, to try to take these characters and elevate them to a place they're not at yet
CV: Will anyone be taking Stargirl under their wing since she's young and on a team with some members with questionable pasts?
GJ: She's a character that really stands on her own but yes, you will see someone gravitate towards Stargirl to try to help her out.
CV: Does Steve want the team to have a public presence or will they protect America from behind the scenes?
GJ: Steve doesn't but Amanda Waller does. They will have a very very public presence. Stargirl is specifically chosen for that reason.
CV: How soon until the Justice League and Justice League of America clash?
GJ: Sometime within the first year.
CV: Does the government hold the copy right on the name? Could they make money off t-shirts and merchandise?
GJ: Yeah. That's something they do almost immediately actually.
CV: What makes Vibe so cool in your eyes?
GJ: People talk about Vibe I think because he's the most unlikely member to be on the team and get the spotlight. Justice League of America is all about characters that are under appreciated, underrated or unpredictable. Because you don't know where Vibe's going to go. At the end of Batman, Batman's gonna be Batman. He's going to stop the guy and be Batman. Superman's going to save the day and be Superman.
Those are great characters but with these characters like Vibe, Stargirl, the new Green Lantern, Hawkman, Catwoman and Katana, you have no idea where they're going to go. You have no idea if they're even going to make it. You have no idea what kind of members of the Justice League of America they're going to turn out to be or why they would even be on the team in the first place. Vibe is sort of the personification of the theme of the book. He's a character people say has zero potential. That's really something we wanted to challenge and get into. Hopefully people will have fun with it.
Why Vibe? Why not Vibe? I think any character, whoever your favorite character is, if you have a thing for Vibe or Stephanie Brown or Cyborg, whatever character you like, I think if you pour your passion into that character, you can make them great. Every character deserves a chance and that's what JLA is all about.
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA by Geoff Johns and David Finch is on sale in February.


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Political satire in the U.S. has enjoyed many champions, from Mark Twain to Will Rogers to Stephen Colbert. Humor has become as much a part of American politics as voting. In this hotly contested Presidential election year, the campaigns of powerful people have been mocked in unprecedented numbers thanks to YouTube, Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook.
Though the dust is freshly settled on the latest election, there is still time to laugh. Last month, Laffster — a new startup that helps optimize discovery and personalization around everything funny online — announced the release of a free iPhone application, Mock the Vote. The mobile app delivers a live feed of political humor that includes a mix of original content and curated selections from popular satirical sources, like The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and The Onion. The app also encourages people to declare their political leanings before rating videos, allowing Laffster to generate streams with featured content that resonates best with Democrats, Republicans or Independents. Continue Reading "Mock the Vote Eases Discovery of Political Humor" »


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Radon kills: Check area online, test your home
Test is easy, inexpensive - and saves lives
The Oregon Health Authority's Public Health Division said Friday it has developed maps that show where high levels of radon can be found around the state.
The OHA's Radon Program recently collected radon test data from radon test kit manufacturers. The data show that some areas of the state have particularly high levels of radon.
"For example, Portland has a particularly high percentage of homes with radon levels over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's action level," says Brett Sherry, program manager of the Healthy Homes & Schools Program. "The data show that one out of four homes tested in Portland has high radon levels. Luckily, homes with high radon levels can be fixed."
The Radon Program and OHA's Environmental Public Health Tracking Program worked with Portland State University's Geology Department to develop radon maps for the state. The maps were generated using the data supplied by test kit manufacturers, and are posted on the Radon Program website at www.healthoregon.org/radon. Those using the site can also find a list of radon test results by ZIP code.
The maps also reveal there are large swaths of the state where no radon information is available.
"This is concerning to us," says Sherry, "because residents in these areas may have high levels of radon in their homes and not be aware of it."
The only way to know for sure if your home has high levels of radon is to test it. This is why Sherry recommends that all homes be tested for radon.
The Oregon Radon Program is working with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to educate people about the dangers of radon and to urge people to test their homes.
Radon is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer after smoking and kills more than 21,000 Americans every year. Radon is a radioactive gas, and like all other forms of radiation, you can't see, smell or taste it. But radon could be in your home at dangerous levels.
Radon, a naturally occurring gas that comes from the ground, can be found throughout Oregon. It can get into any type of building or home and can build up to unsafe levels. People are most likely to get their greatest exposure at home, where they spend most of their time.
Testing homes for radon is simple and inexpensive. Radon test kits can be purchased at local hardware and home improvement stores, or directly from radon testing companies. Many test kits are priced between $10 and $25. The American Lung Association in Oregon (ALAO) offer test kits for $14, which includes the cost of shipping, handling and analysis.
Residents who find high radon levels in their homes can contact a qualified contractor to fix the problem. Visit the Oregon Radon Program's website at www.healthoregon.org/radon for a list of qualified contractors in Oregon as well as a link to ALAO test kits.
A law passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2010 created building codes that minimize radon entry into new residential structures built in Baker, Clackamas, Hood River, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties. The law took effect on April 1, 2011. These requirements also apply to all new public buildings in those counties, including schools, effective April 1, 2013.
For more information about radon, call the Oregon Radon Program at 971-673-0440 or visit Oregon Radon Program's website or EPA's website at www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html.


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Excerpt: "Rueben Randle knows what Chris Collinsworth said about him in Sunday night's NBC broadcast. He is aware Collinsworth questioned his work ethic on national television -- a few of his Twitter followers made sure of that.
But he wasn't aware that Victor Cruz did the same in a New York Post report published today. In the article, Cruz questioned the rookie wide receiver's attitude and professionalism.
"I dont know anything about it so I'm not sure what Victor has said," Randle said this afternoon. "It's my first time hearing about it."
Randle, a second-round pick, said coaches haven't asked him to pick up the effort, but to "play faster" and study both film and the playbook more." Read more...


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The recent publications on asset-exchange models describe many more variations. Dragulescu and Yakovenko mention a family of models that differ among themselves only in the rule for choosing an amount of money to transfer. In one case it is a small fixed quantity; in another it is a random fraction of the trading pair's average wealth; in a third model the amount is a random fraction of the average wealth of the entire population. To avoid putting traders into debt or bankruptcy, Dragulescu and Yakovenko apply the meta-rule that if the loser cannot pay, the entire transaction is canceled. In all these models the equilibrium distribution has an exponential form, and there is no economic collapse.
Ispolatov, Krapivsky and Redner look at greedy or exploitative rules, where the wealthier party always wins the exchange (perhaps reflecting a situation where the poor have less bargaining power). When the amount transferred is a random fraction of the poorer's agent's wealth (as in the yard-sale model), the result is economic collapse, with all funds gravitating toward one person. Of course it's hardly a surprise that systematic greed yields a harsh outcome. The surprise is that this obviously biased rule is no worse than the symmetrical rule in the yard-sale model.
Chakraborti looks at the effect of savings, allowing traders to hold back some of their capital from the market. In the yard-sale economy, savings cannot forestall a collapse. Reserving a fixed sum of money shifts the minimum wealth up from zero but does not alter the dynamics of the model. Saving a fixed fraction of wealth slows the collapse, but the winner still takes all in the end.
Several authors mention the effects of taxes, welfare and other explicit means of redistributing income. Imposing a tax on wealth prevents the implosion of the yard-sale economy (see Figure 4), but the effects of an income tax are not so clear. I experimented with income taxes by collecting a percentage of each transaction and redistributing the proceeds in equal shares to all traders. A low tax rate does not protect against collapse, but models with tax rates higher than about 15 percent do seem to survive indefinitely. If there is a sharp threshold between these regimes, I have been unable to identify it.
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Campus Rec hosts Homecoming Golf Scramble
By Amy Dalrymple
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Department of Campus Recreation
(Feb. 23, 2009)--As part of UTSA Homecoming 2009, the UTSA Department of Campus Recreation will host the UTSA Homecoming Golf Scramble at Cedar Creek Golf Course, 8250 Visa Colina; the course is approximately four miles north of the UTSA 1604 Campus on Kyle Seale Parkway. Check-in for the four-person, 18-hole tournament is 7-7:50 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28 with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.
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Part of the Alamo City Golf Trail, the event is open to UTSA friends, alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff. Following the round of golf, participants can attend the UTSA Homecoming 2009 men's basketball game at 7 p.m. versus the Lamar University Cardinals.
Tournament registration is $70 per person (cash or check), $280 for a foursome. The fee includes practice balls, green fee, cart, lunch buffet, access to the driving range, tournament golf shirt, other giveaways and chances to win door prizes.
>> The registration form and payment must be turned in to the Rec Center membership services desk or received by mail by Wednesday, Feb. 25. Download a tournament registration form.
Awards will be presented for longest drive (men and women), closest to the pin (front and back nine) and overall winning team. Winners will receive Roadrunner driver covers and plaques.
If you do not have a team of four, Campus Rec staff will be happy to place you with a full team. For more information, visit the UTSA Campus Recreation Web site or contact Mark Munguia at (210) 458-7373.


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x64-based Vista systems will require digitally signed drivers
Microsoft has announced
that any kernel-mode software running Windows Vista x64 must be digitally
signed. Besides the announcement, Microsoft also released a Word
document that covers the signing process for kernel-mode code in Vista.
For Vista, the digital signing of kernel-mode code means that:
- only administrators can install unsigned drivers
- drivers that stream protected content must be signed
- unsigned kernel-mode software will not run on x64-based systems
-anyone wishing to write drivers for Vista must have a Publisher Identity Certificate (PIC) from Microsoft.
2 Responses to x64-based Vista systems will require digitally signed drivers
I am loving the new look, sleek and professional. Keep up the great work guys. 🙂
I really love how none of my device work in x64 especially my M$ intellipoint devices! What was M$ thinking with this x64 nonsense? "The 64-bit OS will be faster and more stable… Oh but you can't use any of the old devices, emulators, drivers or peripherals from the 32-bit version." Gee thanks!
For example. If my cheap, ebay-acquired, chinese DVR card doesn't work, I need a Publisher Identity Certificate (PIC) from Microsoft to write drivers for it!? Or even worse I have to get the chinese to do it…?
Keep up the great work guys.


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Polish cooperative bank Podkarpacki Bank Spoldzielczy is investing PlZ1.66m (US$457.5m) in Sanok-based meat producer Beef-San.
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Is straining your honey the same as filtering your honey?
Is straining your honey the same as filtering your honey?
This could be a touchy subject!
Humor aside, for a small beekeeper, the practical answer is that straining and filtering are essentially the same thing, it is the size of the holes that the honey passes thru that is significant. If your filter/strainer range from 200 to 600 microns, the controversy around "filtering" should not affect your honey.
If you have expensive equipment intended to filter out much smaller particles, or are doing "ultra-filtration", then its a different situation. Here's one packer's perspective on this:
USDA Zone 7A Elevation 1400 ft
if you let it settle all the legs, wings, and cappings will rise to the top. is there any real reason to strain beyond that?
To me, the difference is...straining only removes the larger particulates using a cloth or bag. Filtering uses a diatomaceous earth filter that removes everything, including pollen.
Ambient temps always determine how much settling occurs. The southern states are always perfect for unassisted settling like that.
Yes indeed. I always enjoyed extracting when I lived in Missouri. My extracting room (aka Garage) was always bouncing off 100 degrees. I was running a small a/c in the window on me and drank copious amounts of fluid (aka beer) to keep cool and well hydrated.
I never run into honey crystalizing in the comb or honey so cold it doesn't want to spin out of the comb till I moved to NY!
I've been using a nylon stocking for filtering. Any idea what micron that would be? I suppose they vary.
depends on how often they are worn.
joking aside I bet they are closer to the 600 to 800 range.
.....and this is essentially how honey is handled on a larger scale. MP describes it very well. The more time it sits and the warmer the temperature the clearer the honey becomes. Few large producers would have the storage capacity to dedicate holding tanks for honey to sit and clarify for more than a day or so or the ability to warm it much when the weather cools. We typically let a days extracting sit overnight to clarify before draining. That length of time helps a lot but there is still plenty of suspended matter in the honey, enough for the honey to granulate in the drum within weeks when exposed to room temps and cool nights. My suggestion to those not wishing to strain their honey at all but still wanting their honey to remain clear for a period of months or possibly as long as a year is to warm the honey to 120 to 130 degrees (some types of honey may not need quite this much heat) for a matter of hours and then allow it to cool down to a nice bottling temp (100 degrees works well). Take the "skimmings" off the honey and then fill your containers. Yes you will still see an occasional "floatie" but I have found this method of handling to be a nice alternative to a harsher higher heat and filtration process. It's more a matter of different levels of processing for different markets and different customer requirements. Please folks lets leave it at that.
"People will generally accept facts as truth only if the facts agree with what they already believe."- Andy Rooney
Neither term is specific, but in general use, strain is used for coarse filtering, and filtered tends to refer to a finer straining. So in general usage I would say people who say it is strained are talking about running it through a screen. People who say it's filtered are talking about running it through something quite fine.
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I strain my honey through the double stainlees steel funnel with the fine curtain material from wally world between the two funnels, works great.From what i've seen and heard in order to filter honey through fine filters the honey has to be heated to get it to flow through.Then the fight starts wether it's honey or syrup like going on in another thread.


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Origionally seen in some British style hives, then a magazine, and also on this web site. I saw tops that were made to look like a house roof. I found a neighbor around the corner who is a cabinet maker, he's going to build me some for my hives.
We've agreed on a design that will be about 5 inches high on center, with about 1 1/2 inches overhang of the eaves all the way around. I found some neat little 2 inch dia. louvered vents to put on either end, and I may make some little homemade shingles for them. I know I don't have to do this, but what the heck! Who ever said you can't have a little fun with this stuff! When I finish, I'll have to take some pics and post them.


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This chicken potpie is studded with peas, mushrooms, carrots and onions and topped with tender whole-wheat biscuits. The savory sauce gets a rich taste from reduced-fat sour cream, but with less fat and calories. And it ends up just as delicious and comforting as you expect.
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High Potassium
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Low Carb
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Serves 6
Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 65 min.
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To prepare filling: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots; cook, stirring, until golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until browned and their liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Return the onions and carrots to the pan. Add 2 cups broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Mix cornstarch with the remaining 1/2 cup broth; add to the pan and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Stir in chicken (or turkey), peas, sour cream, salt and pepper. Transfer the filling to a 2-quart baking dish.
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To prepare biscuit topping & bake potpie: Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and thyme in a large bowl. Using your fingertips or 2 knives, cut butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly. Add buttermilk and oil; stir until just combined. Drop the dough onto the filling in 6 even portions. Set the baking dish on a baking sheet.
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By the late '90s, the Committee to Protect Journalists was solving many of its financial problems and building a strong list of dependable contributors. It became possible to consider expanding our activities. Up to this point we were fighting for a free press around the globe mainly by focusing attention on governments that were imprisoning or killing journalists. We wrote letters to hostile governments. We sent board and staff members abroad several times a year to pressure officials into releasing jailed journalists. We published our annual book, Attacks on the Press, and announced our yearly lists of enemies of the press. All of this was vitally important, of course. We were helping to free and protect journalists by generating publicity about their cases.


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You know, as I was reading this post and the one on HPD, a question popped into my head that I'm not sure you've ever answered. How many people trekking/biking the trail have children? Like small, still-in-the-home children that depend on them? While I love looking at your pictures and think I would love to attempt something much (much much much) smaller myself, I have a small son and I worry about such dangerous adventures, that maybe I wouldn't make it back home to him, which stops me in my tracks. I'm sure someone has children on the trail. I wonder how they come to grips with the possibility that they might not make it home.ReplyDelete
Melinda — that's a good question but I don't know the answer. Most of the people I know in this community fall into the profile of Beat and me — childless but married or partnered people in their 30s and 40s. Several also fall into Tim's and Loreen's group — people with grown children. I think the main reason for this demographic is because of the sheer amount of time one must devote to these kinds of pursuits, not because of the danger involved. But I'm sure, much like mountaineers and other adventurers, a few people in ultraendurance winter sports have small children.ReplyDelete
Since I don't have children, I can't comment as to how they feel. I will say that although this endeavor contains dangers, it's not inherently dangerous. Preparation is key, but statistically their chances of survival are still better than the guy who gets in his car to commute to work on the freeway every morning. Life offers no guarantees.
I'm a strong believer in living your own life. If Beat doesn't come back, there are lots of people who love him and will miss him very much. Being childless doesn't change that. But that doesn't change my belief that he should pursue the most meaningful version of his life.
If are hesitant to pursue what they view as dangerous because of concern for the welfare of their children, I completely understand that. But I also understand the motivations of those who do.
Anon — Beat uses similar footwear to what I was using: Gortex running shoes with knee-high gaters, a pair of liner socks, and a pair of fleece socks. In colder temps, I usually use a vapor barrier sock because my feet get cold; he claims his do not as long as he's moving. Running or walking keeps the blood flowing and keeps feet warm. We carry lightweight waterproof waders for overflow situations. I didn't wear mine because I was out for a "short" walk, but honestly in any situation I should be more careful about getting my feet wet. I should know better.
>"He's just so determined," Beat said, as though he could hardly understand it himself.ReplyDelete
For Beat to say that is something!
I don't know about you, but after a few hours in the woods when -- I'm guessing -- the brain gets low in energy, I start to imagine things.
Mtnrunner2 — could be. But I'm pretty sure the barks I hear were real and think it was a pack of coyotes. I actually hear coyotes sometimes in the Marin Headlands and this sounded similar.ReplyDelete


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Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota to hold auditions for 2013-14 season
The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota will hold auditions for its 2013-14 season from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 6, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter.
The chorale's artistic director, Sarah Aamot, is seeking singers of all voice parts and will be listening for the following musical skills during auditions: intonation, tone quality (choral sound vs. solo), ability to control vibrato and volume, vocal flexibility and expressiveness.
A prepared piece is not necessary.
Upon acceptance into the Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota, singers will be given season schedules, program information and membership guidelines. Each singer will also be required to sign a "Statement of Understanding" contract, pay a membership fee of $25 (per session) and pay for the cost of their own concert attire and transportation to rehearsals and concerts.
Rehearsals will be every Tuesday from 6:45-9:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 3 in the choir room of Brainerd High School. Winter concerts are scheduled Dec. 13 and 14 in Deerwood, Nisswa and Brainerd; spring concerts are set for April 24-26, 2014.
Singers from any community, large or small, are encouraged to audition. Currently there are 61 singers in The Legacy Chorale representing Aitkin, Baxter, Brainerd, Breezy Point, Crosby, Crosslake, Deerwood, East Gull Lake, Garrison, Hackensack, Ironton, Little Falls, Merrifield, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes and Pillager.
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The Last Windrow: It's time for peace on earth
I just came back inside from lowering the flag to half staff at the place at which I work. It seems to be a more and more recurring task over the past 10 years that I've been here. I shouldn't be having to do that, at any time of year, especially at this time of year.
My plan for this month's columns was to write about the joys of the season and to relate some of the past events that made this a fun time of the year for kids and adults alike. These columns float into my head easily, but this week I find it tough to feel the spirit that lifts us all at holiday time. I don't think I'm alone feeling as I do.
The event that transpired out in Connecticut was and is sorrowful. It brings us all to our collective knees when something this tragic happens anywhere and especially when it involves little kids and their teachers.
We all ask ourselves, "What is wrong with this place and why do things like this seem to be happening on a more and more regular basis and what makes humans act out in this manner?"
There will be dozens of theories and hundreds of investigations, as always is the case, but the questions will remain.
Lowering the flag to half staff occurred rarely during my growing up years. Usually that symbol was reserved for presidents or war heroes who had passed on. My most vivid and saddest recollection was when President Kennedy was assassinated. Before that, as a kid, there weren't many times when flags were lowered. Since that time, it seems that we are having to do that task at an increasingly rapid rate.
Once again the gun control controversy will rise in the national discussion. I surely don't have the answer to that. I have been around guns all my life, used them for hunting and for sport shooting. I never had the urge to use one against another human being, but I was raised in a different time than today.
My parents and many others had gone through a world war and they knew the devastation that a gun could wield. They passed on that responsible feeling to their kids. I grew up knowing that a gun used in the wrong way was a dangerous thing. I respected that.
Over the years, it seems to me that we have grown more and more unfeeling toward our fellow man. We see nightly television shows that to me seem to glorify or desensitize killing. We go to movies that glamorize the taking of other lives and walking away with no afterthought. We have games where killing some cartoon character is the goal and then we go and eat a hardy dinner after doing away with our foes.
It could be just me, but I think we somehow are creating or have created this unfeeling attitude and it makes me nervous.
The saying, "Guns don't kill people, people do," is correct, but a gun in the hand of someone who is not thinking in a rational manner can be a terrible thing. We saw that last week and in previous weeks and years.
How that gets corrected or if it can be corrected is beyond my scope, but I think we better start thinking about that.
I'm getting depressed lowering our flag to half staff. I think most people in this country would feel the same way.
During this holiday season when the phrase "Peace On Earth, Good Will Toward Men" is spoken or sung so many times, I think we humans should really start listening to the words, no matter what our creed.
See you next time. Okay?


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Still a hilight after all these years.
Back in the day the radio stations like WLS would give away pairs of tickets to the concerts coming to town, usually on the floor. But Led Zeppelin was so hot that WLS gave away single tickets to the show in the balcony. So my brother Geoff won a ticket to this concert and I was very jealous. But as luck would have it I won a ticket the next day. They were near each other on the right in the balcony and we were able to swithch and sit by each other. Now I was 15 and my brother was 13 and walking in was a trip. Our dad dropped us off and we felt like everyone was 10-20 years older than us. We did not care as we were so excited and huge fans. Now remember these were like $9 tickets and people were offering us $200-$300 but we knew that we may never get another chance to see them. I do not recall many details of the show other thna the laser pyramid and Bonzo's solo. I just remember telling friends at the time it was a great show and being surprised that it was not so loud that I cound not hear the music. I consider myself lucky to see this show, especially since other friends of mine had tickets for Saturday. I too recall how the show ended suddenly to they could get the stage/ice ready for the Hawks the next night.


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Commonwealth Club Launches News Review/Commentary Program, "Week to Week"
The Commonwealth Club Launches New Current Affairs Review Program "Week to Week" Fridays 12 Noon
featuring News Gurus Debra Saunders, Larry Gerston and John Zipperer
SAN FRANCISCO (Feb.13, 2012) – On Friday, February 24, 2012, The Commonwealth Club will host the first in an ongoing series of current events news programs called "Week to Week." The inaugural panel will feature Dr. Larry Gerston, Ph.D., emeritus professor at San Jose State University and a political analyst at NBC 11; Debra Saunders, columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle and occasional commentator on CNN's "Reliable Sources," and moderator John Zipperer, vice president of media & editorial for The Commonwealth Club of California. The three will engage the audience in a lively, informative, and fun review of the week's news events, exploring issues from their unique and at times opposing perspectives; the program will also feature another guest to go in-depth on a topic in the news, plus a news quiz and a quick look at the week ahead.
Says the program's creator and moderator Zipperer, "We are going to offer a fresh experience from The Commonwealth Club, a recurring program offering timely insight and commentary on the news of the world, the nation, and the Bay Area." He says that topics will include politics, the economy, cultural news, and other hot topics of the week.
"Week to Week" is launching with a semi-monthly (twice a month) frequency, but it will soon increase to weekly frequency.
Dr. Larry Gerston is a political science professor emeritus at San Jose State University, where he examines the public policy making process at the national and state levels. His book Recall! California's Political Earthquake (with Terry Christensen), was selected as "outstanding academic book of 2004" by the American Library Association. His other books include American Federalism: A Concise Introduction and Retreat from Reality: Ten Problems Threatening to Implode American Society (and How We Can Fix It). His eleventh book,Not So Golden After All: The Rise and Fall of California, will be published by Taylor & Francis in April 2012. Dr. Gerston is the political analyst at NBC11 (the Bay Area NBC station) and is a frequent commentator in print and broadcast programs.
Debra Saunders is a popular columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and the author of SFGate's "Token Conservative" blog. Her pieces, which have been syndicated by Creators Syndicate, appear three times a week and are carried by newspapers throughout the country and on townhall.com. Between 1987 and 1992, Saunders was a columnist and editorial writer for the Los Angeles Daily News. Her articles have been printed in The Wall Street Journal, National Review and Readers Digest, and her book The World According to Gore was released in 2000.
John Zipperer manages The Commonwealth Club's media and editorial departments, including editing its members magazine The Commonwealth. He is a frequent contributor toNorthside San Francisco and The Marina Times.
Attendees are invited to suggest topics for the panel to discuss at the W2W page: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/w2w
The "Week to Week" programs will take place at the SF Club Office Blue Room, located at 595 Market St, 2nd floor in downtown San Francisco. They will be free to Commonwealth Club members, $10 for nonmembers; premium tickets (including lunch) will be available for $12 for members and $22 for nonmembers. Get details
What an interesting program this is going to be. I hope that it will be very successful from the start and going forward as there is a lot to discuss with all the current events happening in the world.
A new show is about to hit the airwaves while you are learning as you go and it is shaping up to be something that will keep listeners interested, especially as the election season heats up.


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