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PlayBook: Someone Like Suh
This week's PlayBook has all your Week 13 picks and asks what to do with a boy named Suh.
Panic spread quickly in Detroit when people heard Ndamukong Suh would be allowed to roam free on Sunday instead of his violence being contained to its usual 120-yard space. The Motor City has enough problems without having to worry about animals like Suh adjusting to life outside the confines of NFL. Professional defensive tackles are by definition violent creatures who should only be allowed out of their cages on a limited basis and never in public. They're highly-trained and effective killing machines who will always maim if not murder and expecting a notoriously unpredictable one to exhibit normative social behavior for two straight weeks without incident is extremely irresponsible of Roger Goodell.
Violence is a natural part of this game as it is with all things involving 20 or so armored mutants running headlong into one another at unnatural speeds and yet we're routinely taken aback when it goes too far. There is something about stomping a player after the play on Thanksgiving weekend that is too weird for us, like when Eli Manning first entered the league and the spectacle became almost too gruesome to watch. "My God," we would say, "who let that child onto the field and why are they attacking him!?" It made us uncomfortable, like something awful was happening that we just couldn't stop but we soon got used to watching the wide-eyed and goofy kid brother of Peyton be mercilessly tackled on national television and on some days we even cheered for it to happen.
What we won't get used to is the overt stupidity of someone like Suh who has likely cost the Lions a chance at the postseason and repeatedly denied that he's done anything wrong. Occasional offenders are pardoned in this league and sometimes not bothered at all but recidivists who refuse to atone or even acknowledge their actions draw the unwanted attention of teetotalers calling for a less violent game. Overzealous mothers and straight-edge bureaucrats trying to tie everything up in red-tape and yellow flags. Full-on and flagrant after-the-whistle violence will become a talking point for the safety police and the parrots they produce; any more outbursts from people like Suh might see the NFL turn towards a more watered-down version of church league two-hand touch and the fans will grow bored when the longest drive of the game is a 40 yard penalty for excessive shoulder-grazing.
This is the future folks; the fast-living, free-wheeling days of Football are over. It was fun while it lasted.
This Week's Lines:
New England (-20) over Indianapolis
It's hard to imagine how a 20 point line would come to pass until you see the two teams involved and think, Hmm, 20 seems a little low.
Denver (+1.5) over Minnesota
The 2-9 Adrian Peterson-less Vikings versus a 6-5 Broncos team that has won five of their last six with Tebow at the helm. Am I missing something here? Who made this line?
Dallas (-4.5) over Arizona
Good news everyone! Kevin Kolb is bac…oh wait.
Green Bay (-6.5) over NY Giants
The annual "We've lost faith to Tom Coughlin" narrative picked up on schedule last week with a 49-24 loss to the Saints which is typically followed by New York winning three or four in a row. Logic would lead us to believe the Giants will win this game if it were against anybody accept the Packers. The 11-0 Packers with QB yet to dip below a 120 rating against a bad New York secondary.
San Diego (-2.5) over Jacksonville
I will continue to bet the Chargers if only to say 'I told you so' when they win one after losing six.
Chicago (-7) over Kansas City
Side-bet: Over/Under 1.5 pick-sixes between Palko and Hanie. Takers?
Houston (+3) over Atlanta
You will almost be able to see the giant question mark hovering above Josh Freeman's head this weekend. No Turner. No Jones. No Options. Even the Yates/Delhomme tandem won't be able to throw this one away with Foster, Tate and Andre Johnson back in the fold.
Cleveland (+6.5) over Baltimore
Low-scoring game, 10 or 13 to 7. We're taking the points.
Pittsburgh (-6.5) over Cincinnati
This is a question of who wants it more; the 7-4 Bengals who will spend the remainder of the season scrapping and clawing their way to a playoff spot in a tough division or the Steelers who need to keep pace with or make space for the Ravens.
Tennessee (+2.5) over Buffalo
The game where everyone gives up on the Bills, including the Bills.
Quick Slants: New Orleans (-9) over Detroit, NY Jets (-3) over Washington, Carolina (+3.5) over Tampa Bay, San Francisco (-13.5) over St. Louis, Miami (-3) Oakland
Overall Record: 29-25-2


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Massport Strategic Plan Will Explore Solutions to impact of Rising Seas
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Facility resiliency – restoring operations during and after events – is critical component of study
BOSTON – As the Massachusetts Port Authority develops its long range strategic plan over the next year, a key component of that effort will be how to protect Boston Logan International Airport, the Port of Boston and waterfront real estate against long-term sea level rise, storm surges and intense weather events like superstorm Sandy.
The first part of the study, currently underway, is to assess both the expected number and intensity of future storms and assess the vulnerability of Massport facilities. Both elements are required to understand the issue better in order to develop appropriate resolutions.
"Good work on looking at rising sea levels is already being done and we want to work collaboratively with federal, state and local officials on this pressing issue,'' said Thomas P. Glynn, Massport CEO. "Resiliency planning will be critical for Massport and the region to reduce the likelihood of damage from an event and will accelerate the recovery process when an event occurs.''
Sam Sleiman, Massport's director of capital programs and environmental affairs, briefed the Massport board today on the resiliency study parameters. Massport will work with Leigh Fisher, the strategic plan consultant, who was hired earlier this year, to set program milestones including the hazard assessment, the vulnerability assessment, an infrastructure and operational implementation plan, as well as an estimated budget to institute recommendations.
Massport is governed by a seven-member volunteer Board appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts.
Boston Logan, 15 minutes from the intersection of Route 128 and I-90 and five minutes from downtown Boston, serves as the gateway to the New England region and offers nonstop service to 75 domestic and 34 international destinations and in 2012 handled 29.3 million passengers. Boston Logan is served by two public transit lines and is the Air Line Pilot Association's Airport of the Year for 2008 because of its commitment to safety. Over the past decade, the airport spent $4.5 billion on a modernization program that includes new terminals, parking facilities, roadways and airport concessions, and has been transformed into a world-class 21st Century facility. The airport generates $7 billion in total economic impact each year.
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, public terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field and Worcester Regional Airport. Massport is a financially self-sustaining public authority whose premier transportation facilities generate more than $8 billion annually, and enhance and enable economic growth and vitality in New England. No state tax dollars are used to fund operations or capital improvements at Massport facilities. For more information please visit massport.com


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I know it's not Fett related but I do Respect everyones opinion here, my Army of Two Mask is just about Finished any thoughts?
I know it's not Fett related but I do Respect everyones opinion here, my Army of Two Mask is just about Finished any thoughts?
I'm not familiar with "Army of Two Mask" but your moulding skills are really cool! great details...
Do I detect from the mould that you will be casting these up?
Looking great!!! Going to cast it??
Sculpt should be finished and in Rubber with in the week
Dude those are awesome! Will you make the Salem mask also? this was a great game despite negative reviews. I see you're making them with rubber, are you wanting to make these functional for airsoft or paintball, or just an awesome display piece? Looks great can't wait to see the future of your project! Oh and who do you think is the best rapper in the Wu Tang Clan?
this was my take on the "skull mask" not accurate however i did the sculpt befor the game came out with really crappy pictures but i like yours
Thanks Kanol, Your mask looks great , seeing it helped me figure some detail points out on mine , I was limited on artwork myself .
To answer the other questions ,I don't know much about rapp so I can't say much about that, I think the mask should be made functional, I'm looking into the different materials as far as High Impact Resins and padding , Should turn out pretty nice. As far as the other character we'll wait and see how this one do'es .
would this be suitable for airsofting? My friends and I use ballistic masks, actually some punk stole them from the car ;___; so it wuold be used to...
edit: nvm i see that you have a M249 MKII
edit MK II: I see that two different people made the mask.. D:
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Hey Kanol, I know im off subject, But is that a Star M249 MKII is see behind the wonderfull mask?
That is nice work! Thanks for sharing!
Would it be possible that you would make and sell multiple casts of this mask?? because i would definetly buy it!!!!
Looks great! There are too many of these around so it totally tickles me to see them in the process!
Hi I love that mask and would love to use one for airsoft is there anyway to acquire one or can you send me exact instructions
but I know you will want to keep it
I look forwards to hearing from you soon
My brother would love to have a aot mask.
Jarvis!!!! You have to send me a pick of that mask when you are done!!!
That thing is Gonna look AWESOME!!!!! I want one!!!!!
I don't know from army of two either, but I know a nice sculpture when I see one. It has a lot of "personality".
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A few adjustments to the clay for the strapping placement and it goes into rubber by Friday.
I'll pull some test castings and get them posted , I don't know the exact color this mask needs so if anyone wants to help out let me know.
Thanks for all the interest guys.8)
Okay, I am doing the metal parts for a friends AO2 suit, and he may very well be interested in this mask if you plan to cast them.Let me know man, and I will let him know.
Looks fabulous!!!
Here's some pics before the final adjustments and rubber.
How much for one of the finished products?
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11:56 18th January 2014
Jackett pleased with squad progress
Kenny Jackett has praised the Wolves Board for continuing to back his gradual transition of the squad at his disposal.
The Head Coach was brought in to help produce a major turnaround of a squad which had suffered successive relegations, and has both dealt with that and helped the team to third in the Sky Bet League One table in the thick of the race for automatic promotion.
He has done so on the back of some impressive signings, with this week's arrival Nouha Dicko aiming to follow in the footsteps of skipper Samuel Ricketts, Kevin McDonald, Scott Golbourne, James Henry and Michael Jacobs.
"We've looked around at a number of players and targets," says Jackett.
"It's not a situation where we're waiting on one person.
"And, as well as that, if we can bring in the type of quality we want then fine, but if we can't find that at the right price then whether it's the end of the window or not, we won't add.
"We will carry on with the very good players we've got.
"We'll only add either a complement or someone who, in our consideration, considerably better.
"It's an excellent show of commitment and if I'm looking at the signings made so far, from Sam Ricketts, Scott Golbourne, Kevin McDonald, James Henry, Michael Jacobs and Nouha Dicko, they have come in pretty steadily and given us a freshness and quality and a complement to what we have already.
"They have come in across the field and the Board have helped in every single department we've needed and those players have so far shown well.
"But it's a very good show of backing from the Board to keep wanting to keep improving the team.
"And they want to keep bringing fresh enthusiasm into the side as well at a club where a high number of people have been here for a long time.
"In the first half of the season it shows fantastic backing."
All of the signings have joined Wolves from a club from a higher level, with the exception of McDonald, who has previously played in the Barclays Premier League.
Jackett believes it is the potential on show at Molineux which helps persuade the new arrivals to agree to move to League One.
He adds: "I think the profile of Wolves is of a higher level and the attraction of people coming to the club isn't necessarily that they're playing in League One, but that the potential of the club is they could go back up and they could compete again over the next few years.
"That's a big attraction and when you see the facilities and see where the club has been in very recent times, and then the potential is there for it to go back there again if we get it right.
"It is refreshing and in terms of not bringing in three, four or five players at any one time but gradually adding one along the way is the right way.
"Sometimes it's tough when you have a big turnover of players.
"But to be prudent and then continually add one at a time and almost dripfeed players into a squad to improve it with quality, enthusiasm and a complement is something I believe in and I'm thankful to the board for their backing.
"There had to be a transition in the summer and then it's a matter of how quickly that transition can be implemented.
"I talked about it being as quick as possible because I've seen clubs of this size stay around this division for two or three years.
"The reason they do is because most of their troubles are internal, with no disrespect to the opposition.
"And so the transition in many cases had to be as quick as it possibly can make it to hit the ground running.
"Now with 20 games left, we're in a good position; we're not in the top two which is something we want to be.
"But we're within touching distance and we have enough points.
"If we get the equation right on the field, we can continue our progress and get where we want to be, which is back in the Championship at the first attempt.
"We're not far away; we've been in and competed in every game this season which is a big thing.
"But I'm also aware that the points total for the top two is going to be very high so we're going to have to keep that foot firmly on the accelerator."
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Morbid fear of Cossacks or pogroms; from Greek Kozako-s ("Cossack") + phobia. By extension, fear of gangs or state-sponsored thuggery.
But often these peasants had nothing but faith and fatalism and flashes of humor to get them through their days, to quell the grinding terror of sudden hoofbeats, of sabers, of Cossacks marauding. This kozakophobia extended even to their everyday objects, or the few preserved today, on which red -- the Cossacks' color -- was never used; it can be seen, too, in some Russian-language books -- primers, mostly -- preserved from the shtetls, in which every capital 'K' (for Russian 'Kazak', "Cossack") has been blacked out.
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Beizam (shark) dance mask
Thaiday is best known for his imaginative shark head-dresses. These dance masks represent an impressive and menacing symbol of law and order. The shark mask, worn by male dancers only, is traditionally associated with the Bomai-malu cult. The shark is represented by large jaws that hide the wearer's face, the menacing teeth mitigated by rows of feathers attached to the jaws.


text: We planted about 1/2 acre of Hubam clover - an annual white sweet clover - here in New Brunswick, Canada last year and had excellent success with it. We are in Zone 4. We planted it in late May by broadcasting and raking it in and then packing it. It started bloooming at the beginning of August and was in full bloom by the middle of August. It continued to flower into October surviving frosts. The bees loved it. It grew to be over 6 feet tall and blocked out most other weeds. I would highly recommend this. The suggested seeding rate is 10 to 15 lbs per acre and the cost before shipping is about $3 per pound. You can get it from Douglas King Seeds in San Antonia, Texas. Their website is http://www.dkseeds.com/. This is an annual clover so depending on when you plant it and the growing season where you are it may or may not reseed itself depending on whether it has enough time for the seed to mature.


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To demand to go to the bathroom first, claiming that you will be faster because all you have to do is urinate, but then while you are on the toilet, you start taking a crap.
Man, when my roommate got home from the bar, I really had to go to the bathroom, but he claimed he should go first because he only had to piss, but once he got on there, I could smell him, he pulled a piss and switch, and I was stuck waiting outside the bathroom for 15 minutes!
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text: Several of you have bobcats that you use for loading. I have checked prices on several on craigs list and I dont know what one is good and what is bad. Seen a 2006 175 for 5700 a 743B for 9k, 2004 S185 for 5700. What do I look for.? Do I need side-shift on the mast? Any advice would be great.


text: ESA, a software developer, is giving away copies of the "Practical Solution Guide to Arc Flash Hazards" through its Web site. The guide features 100+ pages of information and is valued at $70. Written by five engineers, the book provides a pragmatic approach based on firsthand experience and reading of the applicable regulations. It also gives advice on how to comply with arc-flash mandates while


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Dry winter not causing fewer potholes, street cracks
Repairs keep Colorado Springs work crews busy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - More ice and snow mean more wear and tear on driving surfaces but local work crews say the opposite isn't happening yet this winter.
Seasonal moisture is a factor in the freeze-and-thaw cycles that cause potholes and cracks on streets, roads and highways. Potholes can be especially damaging to vehicles.
However, a lack of precipitation hasn't resulted in less repair work, said Kevin Cole, a crew chief with the Colorado Springs Streets Division.
"We never catch up," he said. "(Repair jobs) keep popping up. We haven't had a lot of moisture, but we've had enough to stay busy."
On Wednesday, two work crews repaired street cracks on Silver Hawk Avenue on the city's northeast side. Cole said a sealant applied to keep water out of the cracks didn't work well, so workers dig out the damaged sections and fill it with fresh asphalt.
Cole said crews are repairing an equal number of potholes and cracks, and that repairing cracks help keep the number of potholes under control.
"Once (cracks are) sealed up, water can't get into them and create a bad base," he said. "So potholes are less likely to develop."
Cracks form not from freeze-thaw cycles, Cole said, but in areas where two sections of a driving surface separate. The cracks can be several inches wide.
Cole said the repair work is less expensive than repaving an entire stretch of roadway.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is doing similar repairs on the just widened stretch of Interstate 25 between Academy Boulevard and the town of Monument. That will continue until warmer spring weather allows paving. The work may require temporary lane closures on weekdays.


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D still needs to play btter next week
Let me guess, the world ended in the first quarter. But by halftime it was all well with the Giants going up by 10. Congrats to Reuben Randle on a solid performance, Cruz with a hat trick with 3 salsa dances, Bradshaw for 200 yards rushing, etc... Good win.
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Before she appeared in the seventh season of American Idol, Brooke White cut her teeth as a small-time singer/songwriter in the vein of Carly Simon and Carole King, two icons whose influence helped her earn a fifth place finish in the Idol competition. Born in Phoenix and raised in the nearby town of Mesa, AZ, White grew up amidst the sounds of her parents' record collection, including James Taylor, Elton John, Carly Simon, and other artists from the 1970s. She began singing publicly during high school, having landed the titular role in a production of Kiss Me Kate, and a brief stint in beauty school failed to keep her from pursuing a songwriting career after graduation. She shelved her beauty course work and focused on music instead, issuing an album entitled Songs from the Attic while working as a nanny to make ends meet. White auditioned for American Idol in late 2007, where the show's new allowance for instrumental accompaniment (in previous seasons, contestants were not allowed to play an instrument on-stage) worked to her advantage. She played piano and guitar during her time on the show, effectively displaying herself as something more than a simple vocalist, and she readied herself for a record contract after the show's conclusion. Rather than partner with a traditional label, however, White opted to form her own label, June Baby Records, with help from American Idol judge Randy Jackson and manager Carl Stubner. The three then set to work on her first post-Idol album, which ultimately in arrived in the form of 2009's High Hopes and Heartbreaks. ~ Andrew Leahey
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Photos of Charisma Carpenter Posing Naked
Heads up friends! Our favorite Buffy: The Vampire Slayer actress (aside from Sarah Michelle Gellar, of course) is back and she's not slaying vampires. Oh yes! Charisma Carpenter not only reveals that she is one helluva slayer, she also reveals her titillating tits and tasty pussy! She is just irresistible! Look at her as she feeds that sweet rose directly to us! It's as if she wants us to taste it, lick it, suck it, and then fuck it! Well, be careful what you wish for Charisma, that's an offer not many men can refuse!
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Pacific Rim Dry Riesling 2011
Riesling from Columbia Valley, Washington
Winemaker's Notes
The wine is crisp, dry and lush with flavors of citrus, jasmine and minerals. Our Dry Riesling is endlessly versatile and harmoniously complements the world's most vibrant and flavorful cuisine.
Pair with anything from Asian to European to a wide variety of seafood, cheeses and cold meats.
Critical Acclaim
Wine Enthusiast - "A fresh and textural wine, this puts a spicy spin on citrus rind, peach and apricot flavors. There's an intriguing hint of white pepper as well, and an overall sensation of density, intensity and exceptional length. Best Buy."
Pacific Rim Winery
Riesling, simply, is the most versatile, complex and food-friendly of all the noble grapes. if you enjoy inspiring your palate, then Riesling is your ideal wine. No other varietal so purely expresses terroir. Washington's Columbia Valley - home of Pacific Rim - provies the ideal soils and climate for growing Riesling. Purity is at the core of Pacific Rim's winemaking philosophy. They exclusively use stainless steel tanks, allowing the true character of Riesling to speak for itself, they do not use malolactic fermentation and their wines are fermented only with native yeasts. Pacific Rim produces 10 different Rieslings from bone dry to sticky sweet, and Riesling represents 95% of all the wines they produce. Pacific Rim is an Organic and Biodynamic certified winery. View all Pacific Rim Wines
About Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley is the largest of Washington State's wine growing regions, with almost 11 million acres. It encompasses a number of smaller regions, including Yakima Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Red Mountain and more. The vast area consists of a range of climates, allowing viticulturists to plant a diverse selection of grape varieties. Most wineries plant rows sparsely, which helps the vines survive the harsh winters.
Notable FactsMerlot is the most popular and most planted grape of the area, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Syrah and Riesling are also popular and continue to grow in acreage.
About WashingtonRelated Links:Now the number two producer in the United States, Washington State has also grown in quality.
So how does a state known for rain and coffee produce high quality wines? They plant their grapes on the east side of the Cascade mountains, away from that ever-present rain cloud that sits along the coast. Perhaps wine grapes do well since the sandy loam soils east of the Cascade range give way to an almost desert-like land, saved from drought only by the helpful rivers that run through the area – and the good irrigation systems.
Thinking that the state would do best with typical northern growing grapes like Riesling and Gewurtztraminer, turns out the apple state is well-suited for reds, namely Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and, more recently, Syrah. Of course, whites have not been forgotten - Washington State Rieslings range from bone-dry to sweet, are well-structured and high quality, and Chardonnay dominates most of the other white plantings, making a range of wines. But the reds of the region, Merlot in particular, have made Washington State a quality force to be reckoned with.
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Especially in summer times it goes nice as an aperitif as well as grilled tilapia filet. This wine is a very good value for the money.23/17/2013Oksy not to my drinking standards41/14/2013WineCollector - Prairieville, LA51/3/2013Outstanding wine and outstanding valueMAH - Nashville, MI511/17/2012Virile Vino - Lake Zurich, IL210/14/2012Lee Calhoon - Brentwood, CA510/10/2012nikkileth - Oakland, CA39/14/2012Crispy and dry. Flavors of citrus and peach. Nice wine for the price point.SLyn - San Francisco, CA39/14/2012
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A state senator wants to crack down on no-bid contracts between public agencies and solar companies, saying the practice may waste millions of tax dollars per year. Prompted by reporting by Bay Area News Group, Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, said he planned Thursday to introduce a bill that would require cities, school districts and other agencies to seek competitive bids on energy contracts.
A 1983 law exempted those projects from the kind of bidding required on other contracts. Yee said Wednesday he was motivated, in part, by reports that Chevron Energy Solutions had plied officials at the Mt. Diablo Unified School District with drinks and golf discounts as the company worked to secure one of the nation's largest school solar-power contracts.
Following the news reports, the district decided against a no-bid contract and signed an agreement with SunPower Corp. after a bidding process. "Sole-source contracting is just fraught with problems," Yee said. "It just creates the sense that there is some underhanded dealing going on."
In 2009, the Oakland-based Peralta Community College District signed a no-bid contract with Chevron Energy Solutions -- an arm of the San Ramon oil giant -- despite indications a bidding process could have saved the district $1.5 million.
A Chevron spokeswoman declined to comment on Yee's proposal, saying the company needed more time to evaluate the bill. Proponents of the bidding exemption say it allows public agencies to move quickly on solar projects, allowing them to take advantage of lucrative power-company incentives and tax credits. Critics say the law gives large companies such as Chevron an unfair advantage in what has become a more competitive solar market.
The law was introduced by then-Assemblyman Gray Davis, who has since said it should be repealed. The former governor did not respond to a phone message Wednesday. It is difficult to predict whether Yee's proposal would save money, said Steven Weissman, a UC Berkeley law professor and former administrative-law judge with the California Public Utilities Commission. Public officials should be responsible when spending tax dollars, he said, regardless of bidding requirements. "It really starts as a matter of local governance," he said.
Public agencies "are responsible to the voters." Some who have supported solar bidding nevertheless appear anxious about the bill.
A bidding requirement could make innovation difficult in the California solar market, said Sophie Akins, a San Diego attorney who has worked with school districts on solar contracts. The lack of bidding sometimes allows public agencies more flexibility and makes it easier to find qualified solar companies, Akins said. "I think it would have a chilling effect on solar projects around the state," she said. "You wouldn't want to eliminate the creativity that comes from the private sector." Yee countered that such concerns are "bogus arguments." "We're talking about the integrity of public dollars," he said. "We should have a process with integrity and honesty." Matt Krupnick covers higher education. Contact him at 925-943-8246. Follow him at Twitter.com/mattkrupnick.


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Leonard H. Phillips
A celebration of life open house for Leonard H. Phillips took place Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Phillips died Jan. 17 from kidney failure surrounded by his family at his home in Anoka.
He was born March 11, 1920, in Havelock, Iowa, to Nicholas H. and Mable G. (Henderson) Phillips. The family moved to Pine River, Minn., in 1929.
Leonard graduated from Pine River High School in 1938 and returned the following year, earning his Normal Training Certificate. He taught in one-room and two-room schools until he entered the U.S. Army in October of 1941. His service included European-African-Middle Eastern Theater receiving four Bronze Battle Stars. He received an honorable discharge in 1945. He and Donna were married in 1949 and lived in Anoka for many years.
He is survived by his children, Vicky, Laurie (Larry), Sandra (Robert) and John (Donna); five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; his sister, Carol Hague of Billings, Mont., and brother, John (Patricia) Phillips of Pine River.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; his parents; and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen Gail (Jasper) Johnson, Alice Elaine (Harold) Walton and brother-in-law George Hauge.


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RX-A700 AVENTAGE Series Home Theater Receiver
The RX-A700 A/V Receiver supports 3D and Audio Return channel over 6 in/1 out HDMI, new GUI with overlay on HD and 3D sources, CINEMA DSP 3D, with or without Front Presence Speakers, RS-232C interface and Control4® certification for custom installation.
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RX-A700 AVENTAGE Series Home Theater Receiver
The RX-A700 A/V Receiver supports 3D and Audio Return channel over 6 in/1 out HDMI, new GUI with overlay on HD and 3D sources, CINEMA DSP 3D, with or without Front Presence Speakers, RS-232C interface and Control4® certification for custom installation.
Advanced Features
- New on-screen display GUI with album art that can overlay on HD and 3D sources
- SCENE buttons (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) - quick and simple to use
- HDMI (V.1.4a with 3D and Audio Return Channel)
- YPAO sound optimization for automatic speaker setup
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready
- HDMI CEC functionality
- Ability to change HDMI Input while in Standby Through mode
- iPod/iPhone compatibility with optional YDS-12 Universal Dock
- iPod song titles displayed in English and Western European languages on the front panel and on-screen display
- Wireless connection for iPod/iPhone with optional YID-W10
- Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
- Dialogue Lift
- Auto power down function with variable time setting
- Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-240ms)
- Preset remote unit
High Picture Quality
- Analog and HDMI upscaling to full HD 1080p
- 1080p-compatible HDMI: 6 inputs (1 on front) and 1 output
- Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 24Hz Refresh Rate and Auto Lip-Sync compensation
- High quality video processing with precise deinterlacing
- - Motion adaptive and edge adaptive deinterlacing
- - Multi-cadence (incl. 3-2 pull-down) detection
High Sound Quality
- 7-channel 630W powerful surround sound (90W x 7)
- HD Audio format decoding: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
- Discrete amp configuration
- High quality parts allowed sound tuning for optimum performance
- Pure Direct for HD Audio and Video enjoyment
- Low jitter PLL circuitry
- Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge added to reduce vibration
- Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection
- Intelligent Assignable amplifiers for Surround Back < - > Front Presence or Zone 2 connection
Surround Realism
- HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP 3D (17 DSP programs)
- Compressed Music Enhancer with CINEMA DSP
- Virtual Presence Speaker function for CINEMA DSP 3D surround without Front Presence Speakers
- Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) and Adaptive DSP Level
- SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
Versatile Zone Control
- Zone 2 on/off and control on front panel
- Zone sleep and system sleep
- Remote input/output
- Programmable +12V trigger output
- RS-232C interface
Yamaha receivers displaying this icon support 3D HDMI pass-through from 3D-compatible Blu-ray Disc™, game and broadcast devices to 3D-compatible HDTVs. 3D provides a more engaging audio and video consumer experience when using 3D-capable products and 3D media content. Note that special eyewear may be required for viewing 3D content.
HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio / video interface. Providing an interface between any source (such as a set-top box or AV receiver) and an audio / video monitor (such as a digital television), HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-definition video as well as multichannel digital audio using a single cable. HDMI transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements. When used in combination with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), HDMI provides a secure audio / video interface that meets the security requirements of content providers and system operators.
For further information on HDMI, visit the HDMI website at "http://www.hdmi.org/." HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Dolby® TrueHD
Dolby® TrueHD is Dolby's next-generation lossless technology developed for high definition disc based media. Dolby® TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking the true high definition entertainment experience on next generation discs. When coupled with high definition video, Dolby® TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience that lets you enjoy sound as stunning as the high definition picture.
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus: Dolby® Digital Plus is the next-generation audio technology for all high-definition programming and media. It combines the efficiency to meet future broadcast demands with the power and flexibility to realize the full audio potential of the upcoming high-definition experience. Built on Dolby Digital, the multichannel audio standard for DVD and HD broadcasts worldwide, Dolby Digital Plus was designed for the delivery formats of the future, but remains fully compatible with all current A/V receivers. With Dolby Digital Plus, you get even higher-quality audio, more channels, and greater flexibility. Amaze your ears.
Dolby Digital EX
This surround format from Dolby Digital includes an added center rear channel. The rear center channel is actually matrixed into the two rear channels, and is extracted upon playback. (Formerly called Dolby Digital Surround EX, or Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1.)
DTS-HD Master Audio™
DTS-HD Master Audio™ is an advanced lossless audio technology developed for high-definition disc-based media including Blu-ray Disc™. Selected as an optional audio standard for Blu-ray Disc, this technology delivers sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, offering a high-definition home theater experience. Supporting bit rates up to 24.5 Mbps for Blu-ray Disc, DTS-HD Master Audio can carry up to 7.1 discrete channels of 24-bit / 96 kHz audio simultaneously. Supported by HDMI version 1.3 (or higher) and designed for the optical disc players and AV receivers / amplifiers of the future, DTS-HD Master Audio also remains fully compatible with the existing multichannel audio systems that incorporate DTS Digital Surround.
DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
In this format, the back surround channel is matrix encoded into the left and right surround channels. For playback, the three channels are separately decoded.
Sirius Satellite Radio
A Sirius-Ready audio system lets you access your favorite SIRIUS Satellite Radio entertainment, including 100% commercial-free music, plus sports, uncensored talk, comedy, exclusive entertainment, world-class news and more, directly through your audio system with the use of an optional SIRIUS Connect Home Tuner kit. This product has a simple connector that allows you to plug the SIRIUS Connect kit and use the controls of this system to access all the content you want. Subscription and SIRIUS Connect Home Tuner (SC-H1) are required and sold separately.
8 Ch Ext Input
8 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input. Front (Left, Center, Right), Rear (Surround Left & Right, Surround Back Left & Right) and Subwoofer
CINEMA DSP 3D Mode
The measured sound field data contains the information of the height / presence channels of the rooms sound image. CINEMA DSP 3D mode reproduces the height of this sound image so that it can create an accurate and intensive stereoscopic sound field in a listening environment.
Yamaha has developed a natural, realistic DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed with a pair of headphones.
Compressed Music Enhancer
Yamaha employs sophisticated digital signal processing with exclusive algorithms to enable playback that improves the performance of compressed music formats, including MP3 and WMA. With the Compressed Music Enhancer, highs and especially lows are richer and smoother, bringing music back to life to be as close to the original recording as possible.
SCENE – A New Level of Operating Ease
With most AV components, watching or listening to what you want requires a number of steps. You have to turn on the AV receiver, turn on another component like a Blu-ray Disc™ player, select the source, select the surround mode and then press play. With the SCENE feature from Yamaha, all you need to do is press one button and both components turn on, the correct DSP setting is made, and play begins.
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YPAO™ Automatic System Calibration
The Yamaha Parametric Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. First it checks the speaker connections and phase of each speaker. Then it sends out tones which are captured by the microphone to analyze the room acoustics and sets a variety of parameters, such as the speaker size, the distance of the speakers and even the sound pressure level, until it achieves the best sound conditions for your room.
The Bluetooth® logo indicates that the product is equipped to use the optional YBA-10 Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver that lets you connect the dock to the receiver and supports A2DP audio streaming. With the optional YBA-10 Bluetooth dock, you can enjoy music wirelessly from Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, portable devices, or personal computers.
(view the Specifications of each product for Bluetooth® dock compatibility)
Made for iPod and iPhone (Docking Station)
The "Made for iPod and iPhone" combination logo indicates that the product is equipped to use an optional Yamaha Universal iPod/iPhone Dock that lets you connect your iPod or iPhone to this product. With the optional dock you can listen to your music and operate the iPod/iPhone via the product's remote control while at the same time charging the battery. Depending on your product's specifications, some will allow you to use the On-Screen Display feature on your video monitor to navigate your music. Some products can even allow you to view your photos and movies from your iPod/iPhone on your video monitor (view the Specifications of each product for iPod/iPhone playback compatibility)...
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Virtual Presence Speaker
Virtual Presence Speaker mode provides a three-dimensional sound field without the installation of front presence speakers. This allows for a 3D sound field and provides more height, width and envelopment during audio playback in the listening area of the room.
Creating a microcosm within a limited space, using finely honed skills, can be seen as something of a Japanese tradition.
Individual parts that highlight and enhance the harmony of the whole, this represents the ultimate accomplishment.
— This somewhat surprising comment comes from a young engineer as an afterthought at one point during the long interview, while explaining the configuration of the latest model that he helped design. Masaya Kano is a sound design expert who has worked on numerous Yamaha AV receivers. Rock, Jazz, Classical and Latin music — his musical interests span a wide range of genres, but one would not normally assume him to be very keen on traditional culture. Yet, in the course of his work, he says he came to be more and more convinced of some underlying similarities.
— In fact, the functions demanded of an audiovisual receiver get more complex every year. It has to decode the multi-channel audio signals from Blu-ray discs and DVDs as well as digital broadcasts and other sources, properly assign these to multiple surround speakers, and offer video signal processing as well. If one likens the home theatre to an orchestra with a configuration of various instruments, the receiver is the conductor who brings it all together. The ability of the conductor will greatly affect the musical experience of the listener. The engineers whose task it is to design the receiver therefore carry quite a responsibility.
Of course, latest surround audio formats must be supported, and the constant version improvements of HDMI and other digital interfaces need to be accommodated quickly. As Mr Kano puts it, "Within the AV sector, receivers are an ever-changing target, and the competition is fierce." Mr Izumi Ozeki in charge of overall development management, points out that AV receiver design requires "an excellent sense of balance".
— The models RX-A3000, RX-A2000, and RX-A1000 released in the autumn of 2010 represent Yamaha's latest answer to the puzzle. While inheriting the design philosophy of the widely acclaimed flagship model RX-Z11, they implement latest audio and video technology at a very affordable price. Each of these high-class receivers is truly a "microcosm in a box".
Ozeki:"Renovating and expanding an old house in order to improve living comfort sooner or later will hit a limit. Similarly, when attempting to keep a good balance between sound quality and upgraded functionality, a point will be reached where the house has to be rebuilt from its very foundations. This evidently is a formidable task, but the opportunity to completely redesign and optimise the layout of circuit boards and parts also presents a great chance to take overall sound quality to the next level."
Kano:"To increase sonic purity, we first need a solid chassis that is not affected by vibrations. Even the most precise audio circuits cannot perform well if they are put into a flimsy enclosure. Therefore it seemed best to adopt the chassis design policy of the RX-Z11 as much as possible, as the flagship model is renowned for its sound quality. Of course, the top-ranked model has a larger budget, and assembly procedures are also different. But while being aware of these differences, we still decided to use it as a starting point for development. We thought that the frame or backbone, namely the chassis, was the crucial factor that would decide whether the new series was going to become a well ordered microcosm or just a jumble of functions."
— As in the RX-Z11, the most massive part, namely the power transformer, is situated in the centre of the receiver, with a symmetrical structure built around it. This was done to ensure stability. Various other measures such as two reinforcing beams on the chassis bottom are evidence of the efforts to achieve ideal weight balance and rigidity within the budget restraints of the series. The fact that the heat sinks of the power amplifier stage are also separated into a left and right section is another important characteristic. This improves L/R separation of the front and surround speakers and provides a notably wider sound stage.
The maximum extended channel configuration supported by the three models, starting with the highest-ranked one is 11.2 channels, 9.2 channels and 7.1 channels respectively. After finalizing the construction principles and creating a common platform for the three models, variations according to price class could be implemented more easily. A good example is the D/A converter, which has a decisive influence on the sound quality of sources using the digital inputs. The top-ranked RX-A3000 model, similar to the RX-Z11, features a high-performance Burr-Brown converter. The other two models also have converters from the same manufacturer, in a somewhat lower price range. Care was taken to ensure uniform sound characteristics for all models, on a level that far surpasses what is often considered "normal" for the respective class.
Kano:"Creating a sound profile really consists of down-to-earth tests and verification steps, repeated many times over. By changing conditions little by little and judging the results by ear, we gradually attained the sound we were looking for. Since the aim of the current project was to eliminate superfluous aspects, and since we had a common platform to work from, we could concentrate even more than usual on audio quality . In the end, this enabled us to achieve high-end sound at a very affordable price. AV receivers are by nature obliged to keep evolving in terms of functionality, which carries the dilemma that the price tends to increase but audio quality stays at the same level. The Vx067 series breaks through this impasse. I am proud to say that these models provide sound that is several notches above what would be expected at their price.
The completely revised construction has enabled us to take this significant leap forward. That said, I already have a mental list of functions that I want to implement and further improvements to pursue in coming models, so I am also looking forward to what the future will bring."
Ozeki:"In the mid-nineteen-eighties, when home theatre first came onto the scene, there were only two-channel analogue sources to work with, but Yamaha already started to develop its own DSP techniques. We kept refining and perfecting that approach, and we now have a store of technological knowledge that is second to none."
— Mr Ozeki who has been deeply involved in the history of AV receivers for more than 20 years, knows what he is talking about. The biggest difference to run-of-the-mill DSP implementations lies in the fact that Yamaha's approach is entirely based on actual sound field data.
Ozeki:"As you know, Yamaha is originally an instrument manufacturer. Going beyond this, the company has also been involved in the design of concert halls since the 1970s. This resulted in extensive experience with acoustic measurements and a great store of raw data. In 1986, the company introduced the model DSP-1 which for the first time offered sound field creation capability for home use. Its functions were based on actual measurement data from famous venues, including concert halls, opera houses, churches, and auditoriums. Since then, Yamaha has been steadily pursuing the question of how best to create a natural sound field in the home. This dedicated and intensive research is reflected also in our latest AV receivers."
— For example, when reducing the data size for HiFi DSP, simply decimating data according to an automatic pattern may end up destroying the original ambience. Although some of the sounds involved are so weak as to be almost inaudible to the human ear, the approach of simply cutting them off below a certain threshold is unacceptable. It is necessary to use human experience and discrimination when deciding which data to keep and which to discard.
Ohashi:"Obvioulsy, someone who was there when the measurement was made and who has actually experienced the acoustics of the venue will be better equipped to make such decisions. The image will serve as guideline later, during the extended listening sessions that are necessary when editing data in such a way that the original sound remains present as much as possible. Even though the data may seem somewhat irregular and mere mathematics may point in another direction, the question of whether the sound is authentic or not often calls for this kind of personal approach. For Yamaha, the fact that there are many staff members who know the actual venues is clearly an important asset."
— Unlike a sound field created through simulation, the raw data of an actual sound field is not always well formed. Random patterns which cannot be reproduced through algorithms are often what make a sound pleasing to the human ear. To keep this natural, random aspect that characterizes a venue while making the overall set of data more compact is the real target of DSP development. Mr Ohashi likens this complex process to painting a life-like portrait from a photograph.
Ohashi:"If you take a digital image for example, sometimes making the colours a little more intense can bring the image closer to the recollection of a scene in real life. Similarly, with DSP we aim to recreate a natural phenomenon within the limitations of the hardware, therefore we must identify the essential elements and sometimes slightly alter these to achieve the desired effect. Of course data should be logically correct, but the subjective human impression is really important to us."
— The DSP 3D mode featured in the new V67 series was originally the brainchild of engineers Kano and Ohashi. This mode which is currently attracting a lot of interest adds a height dimension to regular CINEMA DSP, thereby creating a virtual surround space of amazing spatial impact. It is based on the DSP HD3 mode which appeared for the first time three years ago in the flagship model RX-Z11.
Previously, Yamaha had proposed a 9.2 channel CINEMA DSP mode whereby two small presence speakers are mounted above the front left and right speakers. The floor-standing front speakers accurately reproduce the multi-channel audio signal, while the presence speakers above them only add a special component generated by the DSP. This creates a more spacious ambience by improving the impression of height and depth. As a further evolution of this approach, Mr Kano designed the "11.2ch CINEMA DSP" mode of the RX-Z11. A 7.2 channel surround system is augmented by two pairs of presence speakers positioned at the front and at the rear.
— With the addition of the 3D mode, CINEMA DSP gained dramatically in the capability to express spatial information. Take for example a scene in an opera house. In addition to the reverberation descending from the ceiling, as in conventional reproduction, height information about reverberation from the walls is also reproduced, giving a highly realistic impression of the sound as emanating from the entire building. The fear that having different sound output components share the same speaker would degrade sound quality proved to be unfounded, as the upper and lower, left and right, and front and rear speakers together produced a more seamless and transparent sonic image. In addition, the V67 series also offers the newly developed VPS (Virtual Presence Speaker) function. This makes it possible to enjoy the 3D sensation also with a regular 7.1 or 5.1 channel speaker configuration.
To meet the needs of the modern age, an AV receiver must house a variety of signal processing circuits within a single enclosure. How to reconcile diverse elements that have a tendency to conflict is a never-ending challenge for technical designers. "But it also is an opportunity to ask myself what is really important, to clarify my priorities" says Mr Kano with a delighted air.
Kano:"Because the challenge is so complex, the possibilities are also endless. While fighting with all sorts of contradictions in the pursuit of any particular aim, we are creating new realities. Working as an audio engineer is a bit like arranging the pieces of a challenging and compelling puzzle. The game remains interesting because it is never quite finished, and we may even gain new insights as we go along."
— Thanks to these efforts, the microcosm that is an AV receiver will keep developing towards performance on an ever higher plane.
AV Receiver
|Amplifier Section
|Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven)
|90W (8ohms, 0.08% THD)
|Dynamic Power per Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms)
|Surround Sound Processing
|Yes (3D)
|DSP Programs
|Virtual Presence Speaker
|Dialogue Lift
|SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
|Dolby TrueHD
|Dolby Digital Plus
|Dolby Pro Logic IIx
|DTS-HD Master Audio
|Audio Features
|Pure Direct
|Compressed Music Enhancer
|YPAO sound optimization
|Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
|Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
|A.R.T. Wedge
|Bi-amp capability
|Audio Delay
|Yes (0-250 ms)
|192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
|Yes (Burr-Brown)
|Video Features
|HDMI 3D pass-through
|HDMI Audio Return Channel
|Component upscaling
|HDMI upscaling
|Yes (Analog to HDMI / HDMI to HDMI)
|Deep Color/x.v.Color/24Hz Refresh Rate /Auto Lip-Sync
|Extensive Connection
|HDMI Input/Output
|6 (front 1) / 1
|Dock Port
|1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10)
|Front AV Input
|HDMI, Analog Audio and Composite
|Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical
|2 / 0
|Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial
|2 / 0
|Analog Audio Input/Output
|5 (front 1) / 1
|Multi-Channel Input
|Component Video Input/Output
|2 / 1
|Composite Video Input/Output
|5 (front 1) / 1
|Headphone Output
|Tuner Section
|FM/AM Tuner
|SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready
|User Interface
|On-screen display
|Graphical User Interface
|SCENE (4 sets)
|Remote Control Unit
|Yes (Preset)
|Zone Control
|Zone 2 Audio Output
|Line output
|Powered Zone
|Zone 2
|RS-232C Interface
|+12V Trigger Output
|Remote (IR) Input/Output
|1 / 1
|Standby Power Consumption (IR only)
|Auto Power Standby
|Dimensions (W x H x D)
|17-1/8'' x 6'' x 14-3/8"
|23.1 lbs.
|Shipping Dimensions (W x H x D)
|21" x 8-7/8" x 17-1/2"
|Shipping Weight (lbs.)
|27.56 lbs.
Zone 2 Setup on the Receiver using the ZONE2/PRESENCE Extra Speakers.
Can I pair (connect) Bluetooth headphones to the YBA-10 (Bluetooth wireless audio receiver)?
I want to connect a turntable to my receiver, but my receiver does not have a phono input. What can I do?
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Best Uses
- Primary use:
- Personal (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
Reviewed by 4 customers
- Accurate Controls
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote Control
- Great Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha rx-a700_black__u:
We use thr reciever for surround TV & movies. Also, we air play music.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
Best Uses
Comments about Yamaha rx-a700_black__u:
Performs as advertised. Excellent blending and spread of sound field. A good mid-level device that's 3D ready.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Low Power Consumption
- Quality Construction
- Staying Power
- My fingers are too big
Best Uses
- Replacement
- Upgrade
Comments about Yamaha rx-a700_black__u:
My 14 year old Yamaha was finally giving me some occasional hiccups. Or maybe I just felt that way because I wanted hdmi switching and home theater. Still, the most important thing was to keep a nice, pure stereo sound. I have a couple of Klipsch Heresy speakers that reproduce accurate live music. Buying the 7.2 allowed me use my surround speakers as Front-Highs while keeping the big guns as my mains.
I found the AVENTAGE line had some nice features. I was also able to get the 700 for a great price as the 710 has hit the streets.
I like the fact that it isn't loaded with network media streams. A receiver like that would be obsolete in a couple of years. The high numbers of playback programs doesn't thrill me. I'm glad to have Pure Direct and Straight options.
My only gripe is that my fingers are too clumsy for the remote, and you have to have the remote to do some of the things the receiver will do.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Low Power Consumption
- Quality Construction
Best Uses
- Upgrade
Comments about Yamaha rx-a700_black__u:
I got it for under $300 on [@] which is a certified reseller of Yamaha so the warranty is legitimate. It has every codec and feature you could want except USB and network connectivity, but I have it plugged into a media center PC so that isn't an issue. I read upgrading the firmware is a real pain because of no network support but I haven't tried it myself. The only REAL complaint I have about this product is that it will not mix the audio coming from the HDMI output on my Nvidia GT520 graphics card. This graphics card supports full HD digital audio codecs and when I play music from itunes through this receiver it refuses to remix the audio into surround sound, just says "unavailable" when trying to change to dolby or neo surround. It work's fine for blu ray players and everything else though but it seems to be permanently stuck on pure direct or zero mixing at all when plugged into a media center pc. Aside from this the product works as advertised and has decent Menus and features albeit no network connectivity or usb input.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No


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Yesterday, after arriving in La Fortuna near the Volcano Arenal, I went on a tour recommended at the hostel to the hot springs and to see the red lava flowing down the side of the mountain. Our group of seven people first went at 5:30 to a pool in the river that flows from the volcano making it hot tub-hot. Next we were led up the mountain by the guide to the lava field of the 1992 eruption to see the current stream of red hot rocks roll down the side of the mountain 1 km away.
This morning I went to the La Fortuna waterfall near town. It is much more impressive than the Montezuma waterfall was.


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In 2004, Luc Besson's District B13 [Banlieue 13] wall-jumped its way into our hearts by thrusting the urban acrobatics of parkour onto the big screen. Its frenetic stunts and gritty grindhouse setting (a lawless, fenced-off ghetto reminiscent of Escape from New York) proved a potent combo.
Now, scriptwriter Besson is back with a sequel (directed by Patrick Alessandrin), and it comes packing balletic beatdowns aplenty. If you've ever wanted to see someone bludgeon a roomful of henchmen with a Van Gogh painting, this is your movie. Too bad it's not all gonzo backflips up elevator shafts — the ass kickings pause occasionally to advance a hamfisted plot in which supercop Damien (Cyril Raffaelli) and street rat Leïto (parkour founder David Belle) race to stop profiteering-minded villains from bombing District 13 to smithereens so the bourgeoisie can move in.
The beyond-inane ending lands with an audible thud. Still, if you enjoyed the first installment, Ultimatum will probably be right up your alley . . . not to mention your fire-escape railing and your rooftop ledge.
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It wasn't until surfer Scott Stephens punched the shark on the side of its head that it relented and let go, seconds after biting him and pulling him underwater off the North Jetty.
Stephens sat upright Wednesday during a press conference, smiling and joking as he recounted the harrowing attack that landed him in St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka a day earlier.
With family and doctors in attendance, the 25-year-old Manila resident and avid surfer told reporters that he was lucky to be around to talk about the incident.
The attack, which happened off the North Jetty around noon Tuesday, left Stephens with at least seven deep lacerations, surgeon John Van Speybroeck said. The wounds resembled scalpel lacerations, he said, only slightly more jagged due to the shark pulling and shaking Stephens' body.
The wounds did not reach any vital organs or his abdominal cavity, leaving Stephens with a less serious -- but painful -- recovery.
Stephens said he went surfing around 10 a.m. Tuesday and was having a good day. He was catching waves about 150 yards from other surfers at Bunkers, a popular local surf spot near Humboldt Bay.
When the shark hit him, Stephens was paddling on his stomach. It immediately pulled him underwater.
"I opened my eyes underwater and punched the shark on the side of the head until it released me," Stephens said. "I saw a lot of blood."
The shark severed Stephens' leash but he was able to get back on his board and -- with the assistance of a wave -- paddle back to shore.
By then he was shouting for help, and several other surfers quickly came to his aid.
"I can't begin to say how appreciative I am of them," Stephens said. "When I reached the beach, I realized how injured I was and how much blood I was losing."
Stephens said the attack left him in shock.
"I really didn't feel much, didn't feel too much pain, until I woke up this morning," he said.
A number of people, including surfer David Hargrave, were in the water and heard Stephens calling for help.
Hargrave and other witnesses said Stephens was able to get to shore on his own power, but was bleeding profusely. Ian Louth, an off-duty first responder, applied pressure to his wounds while Stephens was loaded into a vehicle to be transported to the hospital.
Blue Lake resident Jason Gabriel drove Stephens from the water's edge to the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and Myrtle Avenue, where emergency personnel met them.
Stephens thanked the strangers that helped him and the doctors that treated him.
"Those guys are heroes," he said.
Van Speybroeck said the action of the surfers -- and quick transport to the hospital -- went a long way in Stephens' recovery.
One surfer laid on Stephens, compressing the wounds and helping to stop the bleeding.
"I would not have thought of lying on somebody," Van Speybroeck said. "You had to have a lot of pressure. That was very clever of the person to do."
Van Speybroeck said this is the first shark bite he has seen in his 30 years in Eureka. He said luck was definitely on Stephens' side. The surfboard likely took some of the brunt of the bite, possibly keeping the shark's teeth from penetrating organs that would have made surgery riskier and more complicated.
Because of Stephens' paddling motion, his arm was not at his side, likely saving the limb. Stephens' fitness also played a role in his ability to get back to shore and handle the trauma, Van Speybroeck said.
He also praised the emergency room team.
"Everybody pitched in," he said. "Nobody pays attention to titles in that situation."
Emergency room physician Diana Yandell said Stephens was near hypothermic when he arrived, and there was significant tissue damage and concern about lung damage. He was taken to surgery from the emergency room within 30 minutes.
"I was very proud of how the emergency room mobilized," Yandell said.
Hundreds of staples were used to close Stephens' wounds. He remains on antibiotics to fight potential infection from the shark's bite.
Stephens was expected to be released by today, and Yandell said he would have several months of healing before the scabs from his wounds were completely gone.
Stephens said he always knew the risks of going in the ocean, and didn't blame the shark for the attack.
"You're entering into their home every time you go surfing," he said. "I have a lot of respect for him."
He estimated that the shark was four feet from nose to dorsal fin, and thinks it was a juvenile great white shark.
Scott Stephens' sister Amy Stephens said she had just arrived at Humboldt State University when she got a call that her brother was in the hospital.
"To be honest, a shark attack was the first thing that popped into my head," she said. "It was a very scary moment. It took me a while to want to call my mom."
When she was reassured by emergency room personnel that he would pull through, she phoned her parents -- who traveled up from Pleasant Hill that night.
Amy Stephens said her brother grew up surfing and abalone diving.
"It's definitely part of his existence," she said.
As a fellow surfer, Amy Stephens said she was rattled by the attack as much as her brother.
"It's gonna take me probably longer than him to get back out," she said.
The attack won't keep him out of the water, Scott Stephens said.
"I will be very scared, I'm sure," he said. "I'll definitely have some mental barriers to get through. I think it'll be worth it."
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A baby born to one or more crimminals; to have a parent who was convicted of a crime; a baby born to a mother who gave birth while imprisoned; a baby born to a fugitive of the law.
"on the run baby, conceived through a crimminal"
--Llyod Banks
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Blog | Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, USA
At OAS, a victory for human rights and free expression
By reaffirming the autonomy and independence of the regional human rights system and rejecting attempts to neutralize the work of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and its special rapporteur for freedom of expression, the Organization of American States (OAS) chose last week to discard proposals that would have made citizens throughout the hemisphere more vulnerable to abuses.
The OAS extraordinary assembly, held at the organization's headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Friday, adopted a resolution by which the 35 member states ratified the ability of the commission to continue receiving voluntary contributions. Analysts and human rights advocates say the decision was a blow to countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas, known as ALBA, which have been pushing to preclude outside funding for the IACHR.


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Top: Armando Talamantes, a seventh grader at Terrell Wells
Middle School, stands next to wind turbines made during the
PREP 1 program at the UTSA Downtown Campus. The display was
part of a recent expo at South San High School.
Bottom: Malerie Pereida, 16-year-old student at South San
High School (maroon shirt), Jill Gable, drama teacher at South
San High School and Michael Martinez, 17-year-old student at
South San High School, look at PREP projects during a recent
exhibition of summer projects at South San.
PREP students prepare for math, science, engineering careers
By Alison Beshur
Public Affairs Specialist
(July 27, 2006)--Ninety-nine percent of students who participate in the Prefreshman Engineering Program (or PREP) graduate from high school.
Ninety-seven percent attend or graduate college. Seventy-six percent of participants are members of minority groups, according to a 2005 survey of more than half of college-aged, former PREP participants.
"PREP changes lives," said Rudy Reyna, director of San Antonio PREP, TexPREP and Proyecto Access. He made the remark to approximately 200 students at an exhibition of PREP projects at South San High School.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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UTSA launched PREP with 44 students in 1979. Today, there are more than 3,000 students participating at eight college and university partners in San Antonio, a dozen campuses across the state, and at college and university sites outside of Texas.
On Friday, 1,272 students will graduate from San Antonio PREP in a ceremony at the UTSA Convocation Center. It comes after completing three years of the mathematics-based summer program. The seven-week program is designed to interest students in careers in science, engineering, mathematics and technology.
The core curriculum includes logic and applications, introduction to engineering and computer science for first-year students, algebraic structures and introduction to physics for second-year students, and introduction to probability and statistics and technical writing for third-year participants. All PREP students learn problem solving and take career awareness seminars.
PREP provides such rigorous training that many former students later remark that high school and some college classes are more easily understood, said Reyna.
Because PREP mixes students from underserved school districts with others from higher achieving districts, students are introduced to their future job market competition.
"Education isn't equal," Reyna said. "PREP starts to close the gap. By the third year, students who were behind others compete very well with those who were ahead."
For more information, visit the PREP Web site.


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Review - Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
The author, Dr. Robert B. Cialdini, spent about three years applying for jobs and instruction courses at sales operators, telemarketing firms, used car dealerships and similar ones in order to observe real-life situations of persuasion - and all this was done undercover, meaning that he didn't tell his true intentions when applying for one of the jobs.
The book introduces six main principles of persuasion: reciprocity, commitment/consistency, social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity, whereas each of them is covered in a chapter. Each chapter explains in a simple way how different methods of persuasion work, supported by many examples, anecdotes and scientific studies.
Reciprocity: If someone received a favor she/ he will likely return one.
Commitment/ Consistency: When people commit an idea, goal or untertaking (either orally or on written form), it is more likely that they will stick to and honor it, even if the original motivations or reasons are no longer true or valid. This is because people tend to be consistent in their way of being and decisions for several reasons, which are explained in the book.
Social Proof: People often tend to beliefe what other people are doing or saying - especially if a lot of people are doing so. In on example mentioned, people gaze in the sky, and the more people are doing so, most probably other pedestrians will start to gaze too.
Authority: People obey authority persons, even if they order something, which is against ones personally principles, belief or moral. Two of the examples mentioned in this chapter includes the well-known Milgram experiments as well as the My Lai massacre.
Liking: People will accept an idea more easily, if it comes from a person they like. Therefore salesmen are often trained to dissemble interest in ones hobbies and interests and mirror body language and mimics for the very same reason. Tupperware partys are successful, because chances are higher, when products are offered from friends and people we know rather than from a salesman who's a stranger at all.
Studies also prove that attractive people can convince others more easily than people who are not so attractive.
Scarcity: Scarcity will raise demand on something. Therefore salesmen often declare products as only available for a limited time or in a limited quantity to create an artificial desire for them.
The reader will also get to know about different variations of those principles as well as countermeasures and how to protect oneself. The main reason why people can often get manipulated so easily is because of the world we live in, according to Cialdini. As it is full of information and everything has to go so fast, it's impossible to make all of our decisions based upon our concious decision-making process. Instead we rely on processes and decisions we have created throughout our life - shortcuts - in order to make life easier for ourselfs (click, whirrr). Predators exploit those then to fit their needs.
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Mirror Pond to drop for hydro dam leak inspection
Results will help direct plans for century-old Bend dam
BEND, Ore. - PacifiCorp will begin drawing down water levels behind the company's Bend hydro dam on Monday to allow for a safe inspection of the facility and a recently developed leak, the utility said Friday.
As a result, Pacific Power said, residents are likely to notice a further drop in Mirror Pond water levels beyond the already lower-than-normal conditions that have existed since early October due to a leak in a small section of the facility, combined with the end of the irrigation season and reduced water releases upstream.
The rest of their statement:
Reducing the water level further is necessary to allow company personnel to safely access and inspect the entire dam.
The water level will drop gradually over the course of a few days to ensure the action is done in compliance with state environmental protection requirements. The company expects the inspection itself to take place later in the week .
Findings from the inspection will help inform the company's evaluations to address both the current leak and longer-term plans for operation of the 100-year-old facility that has been used to generate electricity for customers and creates the impoundment in a section of the Deschutes River known as Mirror Pond.
The utility said the leak developed on Oct. 2 in one of 13 wooden sections of the dam, called a bay, which is used to regulate how much water is let through the dam into the river channel on the other side.
While the leak affects both electricity generation at the facility and Mirror Pond water levels, it poses no safety risk to the community.
Once the inspection is complete, the company will allow Mirror Pond water levels to gradually rise back to the current, below-normal level behind the dam. Company personnel will continually monitor this process as well, to ensure safety and compliance.
The company will continue to keep the community informed on key developments, the operation of the hydro facility and as conditions around Mirror Pond are affected during the process.


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ShowYouSuck "80s Boobs"
The fan-favorite off Dude Bro gets a new video today as the ear-grabbing "80s Boobs" further shows the unique persona of ShowYouSuck. I know what you're thinking, and unfortunately, there's no montage of 80s boobs (ha!) but Show does provide some seemingly random positive messages at the bottom of the video. I like that technique for the infectious record to have even more lasting power. The bouncy production (naturally) by theWHOevers' J. Arthur is one of his best, as Addison Wright & J. Frank directs.


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Handmade Books for Everyday Adventures
20 Bookbinding Projects for Explorers, Travelers, and Nature LoversHandmade books are the perfect way to take note of those things that ignite your creativity and inspire adventures. These twenty simple projects are meant to be used while out and about—from a canvas-covered camping songbook to a waterproof book perfect for the beach, these books are designed with adventure in mind. Traditional Japanese bookbinding techniques meet contemporary style in this unique collection of projects; the clear step-by-step instructions and… Read More
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Ruby Star Wrapping
Creating Packaging to Reuse, Regive, and ReloveThis is the ultimate resource for those who are as creative as they are willing to conserve. Ruby Star Wrapping inspires you to think resourceful, think reusable, think unusual when it comes to gift packaging. Raid the pantry for boxes, use old linens for pouches, and make beautiful accessories out of fabric and paper scraps—the projects here illustrate how to create beautiful, reusable packaging from the common materials in your… Read More
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Pop-Up Cards
Over 50 Designs for Cards That Fold, Flap, Spin, and SlideA card is an even more special gift when it's made by hand, and the cards in this book make the giving even more fun through designs that pop up, move, and spin. The charm and whimsy of these cards will elevate any occasion. From children's birthday cards with wheels that spin to get-well wishes revealed with the pull of a tab and gift boxes that magically take shape when… Read More
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Side by Side
20 Collaborative Projects for Crafting with Your KidsCrafting is always more fun and more meaningful when it's shared with those you love. Discover the joy of working alongside your child while creating arts and crafts that inspire. With these twenty whimsical projects in a variety of mediums, you and your child will find fun ways to work collaboratively and independently—together on the same project, or side by side on related projects. Create Giant Newspaper Snowflakes that… Read More
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Japanese Bookbinding
Instructions from a Master Craftsman
A third-generation traditional bookbinder gives easy-to-follow instructions for making all the major, historically important styles of Japanese bindings as well as traditional book cases—the custom-made folding boxes that afford handsome protection for Japan's exquisite books. The authoritative text, written by one of Japan's leading professional bookbinders, has been fully adapted for Western readers. Both American and Japanese suppliers of traditional tools and materials are provided and substitutes are… Read More
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Strike Out to Rural Central Washington
Huckleberry House • Roslyn, WA
Escape Kit
- A Two-Night Stay for Two, Sundays through Thursdays ($139) or Fridays and Saturdays ($159)
- Daily Continental Breakfast
- Bottle of Wine or Two Roslyn Beers Upon Arrival
- Two Movie Tickets to the Roslyn Theater
The Destination
History runs deep in Roslyn—literally. Once a booming coal town (at its height, home to more than 4,000 miners and a less-than-savory "service" industry), this blip on the map just south of Cle Elum Lake has surfaced as one of Central Washington's best-preserved hamlets. In addition to its good-ol'-days personality, the town of fewer than 1,000 is rife with opportunities for wine tasting and antiquing, not to mention outdoor adventure on the border of the four-million-acre Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. For an authentic local experience, visit town institutions Roslyn Brewing Company and Roslyn Theater.
The Digs
About 90 minutes east of Seattle, the four-room Huckleberry House is a little B&B with a lot of charm. Cozy accommodations at this eco-friendly inn are appointed with soft beds draped in organic cotton sheets; antique bureaus, rugs, and chairs; and private bathrooms with clawfoot tubs or large showers. But the real attraction is the wraparound porch that looks out onto Roslyn and the striking Immaculate Conception Church. Be sure to grab a book from the upstairs library before you while away an afternoon in this idyllic setting.
"The Huckleberry House was cozy with a private bathroom for each room. The beds were extra comfy and warm. We were staying in January with lots of snow outside our windows. Two couples in our group brought dogs and were very happy with the accomodations."-- TripAdvisor
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