text:
Sony 70-400mm review: one of the sharpest super-zooms for wild life photographyBy Kevin Carter - Tuesday May 07 2013 Lens Review
Announced only in February this year alongside the Sony made Zeiss branded 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM, the 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II lens is an upgrade to the original silver finish model introduced in 2009. This new lens is said to boast up to 4x increase in AF operation and an improved optical performance (not to mention a new white exterior). Read on to see how well it performs in our labs.
Although this lens doesn't bear the high-end Zeiss logo, this is a G-series lens indicating that the 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II is a premium quality model for professional and advanced amateur use, much like Canon's L-series. While it's a full frame lens with a tempting range of focal lengths, it is more likely to appeal to users of the firm's APS-C SLT cameras where it's the equivalent of a 105-600mm. As a result, this is a very promising lens for wildlife photographers.
Sony 70-400mm lens performance
Sony 70-400mm versus competition
Further readings for the Sony 70-400mm review: one of the sharpest super-zooms for wild life photography
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
DPReview: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
The comparison between the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR and the Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II is also rather interesting. Despite the Sony being tested on lower resolution bodies (the 14MP A380 vs the 18MP D7000 for APS-C, and the 24MP A900 vs the 36MP D800 for full frame), which in principle should place it at a disadvantage in these system tests, it measures up very well indeed….Read the article
Added by dakos | May 13 , 2016
Results with newer bodies...
Hello DxOs,
Since the bodies you tested this lens are not what is relevant for purchase these days, but the lens is still pretty unique, I would really like to see it tested again with the A7R II and the a6300. To me these are the top most interesting cameras today.
Thank you for all the great work.
Added by THKPIC | July 28 , 2013
Sadly true.
I've been waiting on this lens. I currently shot on the long end with a minolta 500 f8 reflex. It can be fantastic in broad daylight, but that's a crippling factor most of the time. I'm not surprised to hear about the optics being a mild improvement over the former. In fact, they've talked up the SSM motor upgrade more than anything. If it was a major leap in optical quality you'd be hearing about it from Sony. The biggest problem with the current 400mm is the weird Bokeh at 400mm and drop in sharpness. Here's the skinny:
No AF with a teleconverter- anyone looking to nail birds all day long with this will definitely be using a 1.4 along with the lens. Makes that SSM worthless at that point.
70-200 IMO is worthless on a lens at this price point. Your just not using that length all that often.
I want this for ease of use. But, I think I'm still going to eye up a minolta 300 2.8. And thats the problem, I only care about the 300-400 range on this. It needs to be compared to the minolta 300 2.8 or the 200 2.8 which has already been proven to be sharper with a 1.4 tele than the 70-400 at 400mm.
Added by FeltonPhoto | June 25 , 2013
Testing on outdated bodies
I can't believe you would test a brand new lens that has not even hit store shelves yet on old discontinued cameras! I've owned many of those camera models on my way up to my current A77 and there is no comparison in image quality. I can't imagine many people in the market for this lens would still be using it on any of these old cameras. The test results would not only be more accurate but I am sure the lens would have better results on the new cameras. I am going to check your Nikon 80-400mm lens tests and see if you tested it on old discontinued cameras too. In the interest of fair comparisons I hope you did.
Reply | Read all replies for this comment
First replies for this comment
Added by Emilie_DxOMark | July 08 , 2013
Re: Testing on outdated bodies
Thanks for your interest in DxOMark.
We published 700D, 100D and A99 lens recommendation last month, and other camera will follow. There is a lot of work behind it and there are also a lot of requests. The A77 is one of the highest priority for us but it should not be available before this fall.
Best regards,
The DxOMark team
Added by hoodlum | May 31 , 2013
Error in Sony 70-400mm results
There seems to be an error in the sharpness results for the Sony 70-400mm with the A580 body. It shows sharpness at only half of what the A380 body has, even though the A580 has more MP. Someone should look into these results.
Reply | Read all replies for this comment
First replies for this comment
Added by Emilie_DxOMark | July 17 , 2013
Re: Error in Sony 70-400mm results
Thanks for your comment.
Sony A580 results are surprising but we checked them on 3 different models, to be sure.
We suspect a strong Anti Alias filter.
Best regards,
The DxOMark team
Added by BillyChiu | May 11 , 2013
Is this really the Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II?
Since no one has this version 2 in stock. Is your test on the original version?
Reply | Read all replies for this comment
First replies for this comment
Added by Emilie_DxOMark | May 15 , 2013
Re: Is this really the Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II?
Thank you for your comment.
For this test we used a commercial product version 2 directly supplied by Sony.
Best regards,
The DxOMark team
Added by cloudnein | May 08 , 2013
Is it updated optics?
I have not heard elsewhere that the optics were updated, I'm curious to know the source. If so, comparing to the silver edition is critical (and, as GeminiRx mentions, on an A77 and A99 would be appreciated.) I love my silver 70-400 so much, and have been mildly considering an upgrade. If the (already stellar) optics are improved, I'm sold!
Added by GeminiRx | May 07 , 2013
Testing on a outdated body
It would be nice if the testing of A mount lenses could be done on the A99 instead of the A900. The A900 has been around since 2008.
Reply | Read all replies for this comment
First replies for this comment
Added by Emilie_DxOMark | May 14 , 2013
Re: Testing on a outdated body
Thanks for your comment.
A99 is one of our priority, we have to perform a lot of tests but results should be available before summer :)
Best regards,
The DxOMark team


text:
Compare Stepney Rust Treatment prices online today.
Describe what's needed or upload photos, and get your competitive local quotes now!
Compare Stepney Rust Treatment prices online today.
They provided and a excellent repairs my nissan micra, aclutch change and also repairs to damaged bumper. The owner was friendly and provided good customer service. I would definitely recommend this garage to anyone.
good job
Anthony did great job for a fair price. Next time I will definetely ring ahead to check he will be in the garage before setting out.
Perfect job without any additional cost. On time with the good price. One of my head light was not working. They fix it without any additional cost. Definitely I will use this garage in the future. Highly recommended.
Took the car to Exxcutive Motors in Camberwell and they took my steering wheel off and made the car worse than it was before and when i asked them to fix it back they couldn't now i have to spend £2000 to reset my ecu and get everything sorted out again I WOULD NOT USE THEM AGAIN
Yes prompt service and reasonably priced.
Terrible service. Scammers never did the work. They just polished my old parts and pit them back on.
Executive Motor Service was quick, reliable and cheap and very friendly team. Took my car in on the Thursday afternoon and the job was done by 12 pm Saturday afternoon. Looks brand new and no extra cost definitely recommend these guys Darren C
I was really impressed with the service I received. Had been meaning to repair bodywork on my outlander but never had time to get it done during term time as the car was needed for school run. Carl and his team did an excellent job. Looks like new. Only came over budget because I asked him to do more than what I quoted for originally. Professional and trustworthy. Would definitely recommend.
Actual part was £170 and labour £60. Very friendly fellow, Anthony, completed a relatively simple job quickly and without fuss. Very pleased.
Anthony was fantastic. Can't recommend him enough!
Anthony from apollo was a Very nice person, excellent service great price. 100% doing business with him again
Very happy with the service. Anthony was efficient and honest on the price. I totally recommend him.
Great service. Anthony was able to do the repair in the time sir we had arranged. Much easier with someone who can come to fix the car rather than taking to a garage.
I had scuffs and a crack in the rear bumper of my 5 Series. Moses did an excellent job and the result is immaculate. I took the car in the morning and it was ready before closing. Good communication, good price, professional and a nice guy. I would thoroughly recommend this company for your bodywork.
Great garage 5 star's very friendly done a great job on my car for a good price.
Excellent service - Highly recommend!!!!
Moses did a fantastic job on the car. Great level of service, and thoroughly nice guy. Would definitely use again and recommend to all.
Good work, great service in good price. Happy to discover this quality local garage.
Great job, good price. Very happy.
Crap crap crap! Took the car for head gasket and left with a load of other issues that were never resolved. Then asked for diagnosis which Ade offered to do free of charge And after driving one minute down the road the car was nearly breaking down. He then turned round and said I didn't pay for diagnosis hence why problems weren't diagnosed. The price was good but job was bad! Don't know how he has any good reviews or maybe he isn't skilled with doing bigger jobs and fixing them properly. I don't know what mechanic can't successfully diagnose what's wrong with a car And leaves the customer with broken car. Waste of £352 and now have to take it elsewhere and pay money again. Wouldn't recommend to anyone! Don't be fooled by cheap price. Will have to take to small claims court to get money back if another garage confirms head gasket not done properly
No body could help
They did a really really good job, so I brought my van in aswell and they did a great job on that too.
Lovely guys and great service all round. I would definitely go back again!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Residents north of Superior put on evacuation standby
SUPERIOR, Mont. - Changing weather has put residents living north of Superior on notice to evacuate, as the West Mullan Fire burns out of control.
Folks living on the north side of Superior, north of the bridge are on evacuation standby. That is pending changing weather conditions that could trigger a full evacuation. Residents just in the Flat Creek area as well as West Mullan Road have been evacuated already.
Crews have been pulled off fire lines because of dangerous situations with changing weather. Though a night shift crew will do some work overnight.
Commanders are also focused on fighting the fire from the sky with six helicopters and two planes.
The blaze has burned more than 2,100 acres so far, and at last check is about 20 percent contained. 50 homes have been evacuated and are threatened by the fire, but no structures have been damaged yet.
If you need more information about the West Mullan Fire, you can call the fire command hotline at (406) 649-9032.
The following is an evening update from Northern Rockies Incident Management Team's Tom Heintz, Incident Commander:
Fire Update: Storms predicted for the area did not occur in the immediate vicinity of the fire today, but strong winds did develop in the afternoon. This pushed the fire to the north and east toward Flat Creek. The fire moved over the ridge on the southeast side and approached Jim Creek. It is not yet on the face of the slope above Flat Creek. Fire also made a run on the northwest edge between two existing roads. The fire has crossed Pardee Creek and moved northwest of the ridge between Pardee and Keystone Creeks. Over 20,000 gallons of retardant and 700,000 gallons of water were dumped on the eastern and northeastern flanks of the fire. Operations tonight will continue to monitor the fire and take suppression actions where appropriate. Fire hoses are being laid above residences in Superior. Tomorrow, crews will work along Flat Creek to prepare for suppression actions up to Wood Creek with the intent to join with the line coming from Pardee Creek. Additional crews and engines have been arriving and more have been ordered to help with the effort. Superior VFD has requested mutual aid support from other fire departments in Montana.
Tomorrow's weather is predicted to start a warming and drying trend into the weekend. Winds will be reduced and come from the west. Temperatures should increase to the 90's with humidity in the teens during the day. Humidity will have little recovery overnight and thermal belts will develop. This will influence fire behavior as it will stay active and move downslope during nighttime hours. There is concern with the amount of heavy fuels on the east side of Flat Creek.
Closures: The Clark Fork River has been closed to recreational use through the town of Superior because of helicopter operations. Vista Trail just north of Superior has been closed to public access.
Special Concerns: New fire starts! The public is asked to stay clear of the helicopter dip site for their safety. Residents are reminded that periods of heavy smoke may be a health hazard and are advised to limit their exposure. Pardee and East Pardee Creeks and part of West Mullan Road remain under mandatory evacuation. West Mullan and East Mullan Road from Sunflower Lane to Big Eddy and side roads between are now under mandatory evacuation. Flat Creek Road is also under this evacuation order. Bonneville Power Administration has been alerted of the potential for the fire to approach the transmission line within the next 24 to 48 hours. About 50 residences are threatened by the fire, but no structures have been damaged.
More Information: Visit Inciweb at www.inciweb.org, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call fire information 406-649-9032. A community meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. at the Mineral County Courthouse in Superior.


text:
Town Square
Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Poorer: Depressed Minimum Wages Testifies to the Success of Capitalist Markets
Original post made by Justice Tracker, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Jun 18, 2013
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 is worth $2 less today than it was in 1968 when adjusted for inflation. That's one of the findings in a June study by the non-partisan Economy Policy Institute on the economic position of Blacks in America.
Today, the minimum wage, which hasn't increased since 2009, falls short of a living wage. According to the EPI study, a full-time worker would need to earn $11.06 an hour in 2011 to keep a family of four out of poverty.
The real value of the minimum wage peaked in 1968, when it was $1.60.
Over the past 50 years, the minimum wage has seen little to no growth as worker productivity has surged and capitalist profits have grown. In fact, if the minimum wage kept pace with increases in worker productivity, it would now stand at $21.72 per hour; but most economists agree that most workers are not worth that much and don't deserve it.
In February, President Barack Obama, in a shameless attempt to pander to the bottom 47%, proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour. Republican lawmakers, fighting to maintain freedom for bullied and embattled jet-setting capitalists, unanimously voted down a House proposal to raise the minimum wage in March.
What the study neglects to mention is how increased profits for capitalists have been needed to ensure that job-creating heroes can add to their approximate 200% increase in earnings in relation to peon wage laborers over the past 30 years or so. Also, the study neglects to mention how middle class families don't need more than minimum wage today because many households have two workers, and frequently they smoke. Finally, the study fails to consider how people who earn minimum wage get what they deserve in this life for being the slackers and hangers on that they are.
a resident of Birdland
on Jun 19, 2013 at 8:37 am
Are you kidding? First off, don't try and hide or change the name of the "Institute". The real name is Economic Policy Institute, which is not non-partisan. It's based on a radical left, liberal philosophy, using radical left, so called, economists and is heavily with funded by organized labor. Lies, lies lies. I guess if our current president can get away with lies to the American people on a daily basis, why shouldn't you try and pass on some more?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jun 19, 2013 at 8:59 am
You forgot to mention in your heading, "and the Middle Class Disappears". Unfortunately, your seem to forget that we need capitalists to fuel growth, innovation and jobs, because our President is surely not doing so! The real issue is finding balance, and with our government working in 'extremes' (way left and way right) there may never be compromise.
a resident of Del Prado
on Jun 19, 2013 at 1:26 pm
It's not a zero sum game the fact my neighbor is richer does not affect or decrease what i have one bit. why is this always the argument do people actually believe this?
a resident of Birdland
on Jun 19, 2013 at 6:48 pm
liberalism is a disease is a registered user.
What has any of this drivel to do with "the economic position of Blacks in America?"
Are you implying that somehow those blacks that choose to work are somehow being taken advantage of by 'capitalists'? Does the minimum wage somehow treat blacks differently than other actual workers? Or are you insisting that their buying power with those same earnings is diminished because it is spent on cigarettes, liquor and rugs?


text:
specifications they get from the business analyst? If not, maybe your documentation isn't properly bridging the gaps between requirements, construction, and testing. In this week's column, Karl Wiegers explains that one should write documents from the perspective of the downstream consumers of the information, not from the author's point of view.
It's not unusual for a well-meaning requirements analyst to carefully prepare a software requirements specification and deliver it to the development team and testers, only to have the recipients gripe about it. Here are some typical complaints:
- "This doesn't contain enough detail. Now I have to do the analyst's job and chase down this information, or I have to make my best guess."
- "There's too much detail in the requirements. I didn't need all this information, just a general idea. I already know what to build. I don't even have time to read it. In fact, I don't think I will."
- "This document contains too much design information. The analyst is trying to do the design job I'm supposed to do. These so-called 'requirements' have eliminated my creative options."
- "This document isn't organized in a way that makes sense to me. I can't find the information I need."
- "There's a lot of text in here, but I have a hard time figuring out exactly what the requirements are. I have to wade through all the descriptive text and background information in each big paragraph and hope I'm interpreting the requirement itself correctly. I can't even tell just how many requirements there are."
Software project team members create various bridging documents, such as a software requirements specification (SRS). These documents are used to communicate information to other people so they can perform their parts of the project work. That is, these documents bridge the work that one community does to the work performed by another group.
The authors of these bridging documents typically write from their own points of view. The author selects in good faith the information to include, and he writes and organizes it in a way that makes sense from his perspective. But that isn't necessarily the perspective that will make the most sense to the reader. That can make a developer unhappy when the SRS flies over the wall from the requirements analyst and lands on his head.
I think we should write each bridging document from the perspective of the document's consumers-the downstream users of the document-rather than from the author's point of view. The requirements analyst should work with developers, testers, project managers, and others who will have to use the specification to determine how best to write and structure it. The consumers of the document are an important source of input regarding what information to include, how to organize it, writing style, and the appropriate level of detail. Working together to define the document's structure and contents reflects a collaborative approach to requirements development.
I encountered a bridging document problem recently at a telephone company I was working with. This organization has many business analysts who create requirements specifications that they hand off to their project's system architects. An architect complained to me that the SRS documents he received didn't always meet his needs. Sometimes, it seemed as though the business analyst already had done a lot of the high-level design, which the architect considered his own responsibility. In other situations, the requirements were primarily written at the user requirements level. The architect then had to derive the necessary functional requirements himself. He regarded this as being the analyst's responsibility, not his.
This is a classic situation in which the architects and business analysts needed to sit down together and agree on what information should go into the SRS. The business analysts at this organization were doing their best to supply the information they thought the architects needed at the right level of detail. Some additional input from the architects to guide the analysts'


text:
Does anybody have any experience with spring planted Crimson Clover? How soon does it flower?
Does anybody have any experience with spring planted Crimson Clover? How soon does it flower?
I've never planted any in the spring so I really don't have any idea how it would do. But Crimson Clover is a cool season annual, so the summer months could be hard on it. We have planted a lot of it in the fall, around the same time wheat is planted, and it comes up and does great the next spring. Bees love a big patch of crimson clover and it makes good honey. The only problem is if spring is really wet it might rain a lot of the days the clover is in bloom.
I planted a fall crop, and am disapointed. it flowerd fine, but apperently its a one off per year deal. the blooms lasted about 2 weeks and there done. white clover is more expensive seed, but blooms better.
It does only bloom once per year and as a pure honey plant white clover is better. But crimson usually starts a little earlier and does produce a fine honey. Most of the people I know who plant it use it as a cover crop, and most never gets to bloom. We planted a couple of small patches just to let the bees have it, and it can reseed itself.
I've planted both white and red clover and my bees prefer the white. As others mentioned white blooms longer and does better the second year around. I will be picking up 4 lbs. from Ag Coop today to rid my back yard of the last area that was a lawn last year, this year I will be planting clover and zinnia in a 40' by 80' area.
Sticky Bear Apiary ~ Elev: 4840ft. ~ https://www.facebook.com/StickyBearApiary
I have about an acre of it but the cool & wet spring kept the bees inside while it bloomed. Luckily we have about 100 acres of pasture full of white clover
We have at least 10 acres of White Clover, Sainfolin, & Wild flower plantings. I have been using Buckwheat as a cover crop on the fallow areas. It gets too tall tyo use in the garden and the bees only work it in the morning. We are too cold to plant the Crimson in the fall. I am going to plant the Crimson in the next couple of days, and I will figure out how many days from planting to bloom. One thing I did find out is the seed is mature 30 days after bloom. They use it in Minesota as a spring planted cover crop, but they do not say if it blooms or not when planted in the spring.
Have you ever had any sanfoin honey. I read an article about the plant in one of the beekeeping magazines and it sounded like a promising honey plant.
We had some last year, but it was not pure. What I have been told is that Sainfoin is light in color and premium quality. The bees sure like it. Our bee pasture is diverse in makeup. I avoid monoculture.
Planted the Crimson Clover on 5/23. As of today, 5/28, it is already emerging.
M. Clifton Walker
My second yr crimson clover came and went by the 2nd week of June, and we are running 2 weeks later than normal . White dutch works better for me
Last fall, I planted crimson clover in my wheat patch to keep down the weeds. It came up in the spring and the bees gave it a really good work over. I also planted some mixed in some pasture grass late summer, last summer and it came in early in the spring when it was about too windy for the bees to do much with... This spring, I planted a couple good sized patches around our strawberry plants and it did well and is still blooming and the bees are still working it although it is about played out...
Last edited by Michael1964; 06-19-2013 at 08:40 AM.
Update, 45 days later the Crimson Clover is just starting to bloom.
We plant alot of white clover and alfalfa for food plots for the game, I have planted crimson in the past, but I think white is far superior for logevity, I will keep mine mowed as neccessary, weekly, and each time I mow I look at all the blooms going down, only to find the next day or two it is a field of miniature cotton balls again. Blooms spring through fall...... hard to beat in my opinion.
Big Graham you missed the point of the thread. I am looking for a cover crop to use short term that will benefit the bees. We have a lot of white clover already, but we do not get any bloom until the second year. If I used it for a short term cover crop we would get no bloom at all. We have been using Buckwheat, but it gets too tall, and does not fix nitrogen.
Right now I am thinking Crimson Clover is the perfect answer.
as a cover for white.... yes I did indeed miss the point. I would have to think crimson would be a great choice for a cover crop. I usually just use wheat or rye when i sew clover in the fall, not for the bees, for the clover. I did plant about 4 acres of buckwheat alone where I plan to plant clover / alfalfa this fall. I figured the bees would love the buckwheat blossoms. No you say? Wow, that will be a dissappointment. First year Dave, forgive the ignorance if I expel it. Thanks. G
Things to consider: I would first contact your extension office to see which clover does best in your area. It will grow great in your yard or pasture or along a tree line. Your other crops will benefit from the Nitrogen release even if it is your gras/turf. Costs vary from variety as well as source. My local Farmers Coop was half the cost for a 50 lb. bag than the big box stores or local garden center. I can drill (planting by scratching the soil surface and compacting) or broadcast the seed with a fertilizer spreader or by hand, the drill will give you the best germination rate. Overall the costs will be rewarding for the bees and the other vegetation.
Here's what I have learned. Crimson clover planted late enough in the spring to have no vernalization, blooms for a long time, but does not have a lot of bloom at any one time. It started blooming 45 days after emerging and it is still blooming. The bees were not real thrilled with it. They worked the Buckwheat far more heavily than the Crimson clover. It is producing ripe seed now so I will probably have it forever now. For a short tem cover crop I think I would stick with the buckwheat.


text:
I know the theory behind dividing a strong colony. But am wondering if there are any tricks or tips out there to help?
Gary J.
I know the theory behind dividing a strong colony. But am wondering if there are any tricks or tips out there to help?
Gary J.
Hi Gary
The method I use is very simple:
You will need either a nuce box or an ordinary broodbox , may it be your hive dimension or any other.
Take 2 or three brood combs and an equal amount of honey storage combs and put them into your new Box. It is advisable to feed them also while development takes place since the field bees are still in the mother hive.Make sure you leave the queen with the existing colony . Leave your nurse bees on the combs when you transfer.
Place this "NUC" a distance away from the mother box. Then , after a few days introduce
an new queen with the nuce and let it develop.
Sometimes the the nuc will build a queen cell themselves, but I do not rely on it because I do not know what I will get in regard to the genetics.
An equal method is the transfer of the queen to the nuc and introduce a new queen to the mother chamber.
Another way of doing it is by the way of a SNELLGROVE board between the mother hive box and the nuce on top of it . This method is also used for combining swarms of weak colonies, instead of the newspaper separation.
Any more questions ? you will get more ideas from the rest of forum dwellers. Just ask.
Best of luck


text:
Hint - Herban legend
It's official, BD is jumping on the Malin + Goetz bandwagon. The brand-new line from a former Kiehl's lad and his partner debuted to strong notices for its well-edited, no-nonsense line of hair, face and body care (two simple products each). Especially useful to BD?not a bureau made up of morning people?is the gentle, non-detergent-y shampoo, whose fierce peppermint infusion will rouse your senses better than any alarm clock. Its companion conditioner, laced with coriander and good for daily use, both manages tangles and inspires one to roast a chicken. It's all about dual use.
By Alexandra Marshall


text:
One-stop destination for all the latest trailers, gameplays, interviews, preview and reviews of the upcoming games on the PS3.
January 29th, 2015
Episode 197 of 544 episodes
You'll need to sign in to write a comment.
In a time where we're all threatened by a rhetoric of hate from the people in power; A Gay And A NonGay challenges many of our differences head on and promises that no matter who you are, or what you're into (Bruce Springsteen or Britney), love is love and gay and nongays can be friends. Contact us on Twitter @gaynongay


text:
- Destinations
- RTW Travel
- Trip Planning
- Art & Culture
- Food & Drink
- Lifestyle
- Learning
- Outdoors
- Series
Flights Travel Articles
Choosing the best flight for you, from a round-trip weekend getaway to an 18-leg RTW trip, can be extremely complicated. In the following pages, you can learn about things like how to choose a carrier on a RTW trip, which days are the best to fly on, and how to prepare for that first flight with your baby.
- How to Make Sure Your "Budget" Airline Ticket Really is a Deal
Fly from London to Berlin for $10? Yes, it is possible. But what about all those little extras that hike up the cost? Barnaby Davies takes a look at how to fly for the advertised price.
Read more
- Preparing Young Children To Fly
Jenn Miller has been traveling with kids for nineteen years across six continents and nearly nearly 40 countries. She has a master's degree in toddler travel, having ridden that merry-go-round five times over a ten year span. She weighs in on airplane etiquette for children, how to prepare at home, and structure for success.
Read more
- 12 Tips, Tricks, and Things You Didn't Know About Flying
Want to know some tips on flying? Or what the pilots or flight attendants are really thinking? Dennis Liu offers tips and inside info from a seasoned traveler.
Read more
- 8 Reasons To Enjoy Your Flight
Love the destination but not so keen on the journey? Holly Smale looks at eight good reasons to think of your flight as a highlight instead of a hassle.
Read more
- 8 Simple Steps for Making the Most of Europe's Low Cost Airlines
Have you booked a bargain flight with one of Europe's low cost airlines only to be stung by one extra charge after another? Flying can be one of the cheapest ways to get around Europe, but only if you know how to make the most of the airlines' rules and avoid the tricks that bump up the cost. Jo Fitzsimons shows you seven simple steps for making the most of Europe's low cost airlines.
Read more
- 5 Trip Ideas Centered Around Europe
In April, we've been focusing on educating travelers about airfare options for your big trip, along with a focus on travel in Europe. There are lots of companies to shop for and purchase airfare for a trip. But Indie, BootsnAll's multi-country flight finder, still remains the easiest tool to use to build, price, and book a multi-stop trip completely online, no matter how short or long that trip is. If you're planning a big trip and Europe is at the center of it, check out the following five trip ideas to help get you started.
Read more
- Around the World
in 80 Days
Jo Fitzsimons shows you how to replicate the route of fictional Phileas Fogg, the character created by Jules Verne in 1873 in his classic adventure "Around the World in 80 Days."
Read more
- Multi-Stop Airfare: How to Save Time and Money
Searching, pricing, and booking complex multi-stop international flights has historically been the most time consuming and frustrating part of planning a round the world trip. But what if I told you that you could do it all in less than 30 minutes?
Read more
- Around the World Airfare Myth Busters
One of, if not the biggest expense of a long-term trip is the airfare, and the myths surrounding multi-stop (also referred to as RTW) airfare are just as many as long-term travel itself.
Read more
- Getting the Most Value with Your Route
We used data to build our Top Destinations List for 2015, and today we're going to put that data into action. Check out 8 bookable routes to inspire your route planning, and see how using the top destinations to build your flight path offers tremendous value.
Read more


text:
Wasson community urges school board to not close school
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Students, parents and staff made a last ditch effort to convince the School District 11 school board to not close Wasson High School.
Closing Wasson and using the campus for alternative programs is part of the School Optimization Project which could be approved by the board in a special meeting Feb. 6.
The plan is to combine early college curriculum, a career center and an alternative education program at the current Wasson High School. The campus would also be home to adult and family education programs.
Wasson High School opened in 1959. Closing the school will save the school district approximately $1.2 million, according to district estimates.
Many with ties to the school are angry at the possibility of it closing. They don't agree with the district's assessment that closing the school is the answer to the district's underutilized campus.
The plan would also close Bates and Lincoln elementary schools and integrate those students across Jackson, Edison, Audubon and Fremont. The district said it will improve the "instructional economy of scale" by providing more than one teacher per grade level.
The school district launched the School Optimization project with the goal of operating each campus at 85 percent utilization. Every middle school in the district hovers right around that optimum percentage which is why no middle schools are part of the closure plan.
Critics of the plan said it was devised with the goal of shutting down Wasson and no other school was considered for closure, including Mitchell High, which also suffers from some of the same problems of under utilization.
School District 11 blames the advent of charter schools and academies and the "school choice movement" as the reason schools are seeing a drop in student population. They estimate a loss of 14 percent over the last decade.


text: Hi. I am very new to bees. We bought a Top Bar kit which had holes on the side. I would prefer an entrance at one end. I was thinking of making a slot near the top of the hive. I was think of 1/2 inch by 4 inches wide. My question do you think this is big eough? How far down from the first top bar should the hole be.


text:
Hello Everebody, for first soory for my english, i'm from Russia. If you can correct me, i want talking on english good.
About saiga.
On my 23 Birth day i preset to me that lovely device!)))
After time a make some Modification, in result i have saiga is look at last 3 bottom photos


text:
Lastest reports on using Apivar.I need to treat and was wondering how it was working. How you applyed etc. Thanks
Lastest reports on using Apivar.I need to treat and was wondering how it was working. How you applyed etc. Thanks
Apivar is used widely in New Zealand.
Treatment period of 10 to 12 weeks, works very well with no problems so far.
Apivar comes in strip form and is applied 2 strips per brood box
One of a number of recent threads using Search.
Zone 3b. If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got!
Just to add that a comment was made that Apivar kills the mite directly when from what I've read Amitraz causes paralysis in the mite, it falls off the bee and starves to death.
Here's another link with lots of info http://www.apivar.co.nz/FAQs.htm
Amitraz is the chemical ingredient in Apivar, so action on the mites is the same.
Zone 3b. If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got!
good results from here, got to make sure the strips are in complete contact with the hive cluster at all times. Also you have to keep the strips in the hive for the full treatment period .
Ian Steppler >> Canadian Beekeeper's Blog
Amitraz is a chemical class of it's own, and is used as a miticide, not just for varroa but it's also used in animal drenches to rid sheep, cattle, etc of mites and ticks.
As per Frazz it causes paralysis of the mite. If you examine a testing board a day a fter an apistan treatment (assuming the mites are not immune), the mites on it are dead. But a day after an apivar treatment, many of the mites can be seen to be alive and kicking, but have been paralysed enough to cause them to drop off the bees & they perish within a few days.
My own experience with Apivar is it is slow to kill the mites, you don't get them all the first, or even second brood cycle, it is nessecary to leave the strips in (for me) for 10 weeks to reduce mite load to close to zero. This of course brings up questions about immunity, but strangely, little mite resistance to apivar (amitraz) has been reported. Where it has occurred, is believed to be due to non label applications of amitraz dosed from cattle drench and wrongly applied.
"Thinking Inside The Box"
I used apivar last year from beginning of june to mid july (I wasn't producing honey last year because I was building up from the last years devestating losses). The bees were in good shape before treatment but I just wanted to eliminate the mite equation. I went into winter with 40 hives and only lost 2 hives. the rest of the hives are in really good shape and are brooding amazingly for this time of year where i'm located, I'm finally going to have a good year.
It seems to me that apivar is doing like what apistan did for us back in the 90's and if that is the case, it will sure be good to get back to some kind of normality.
There may also be other factors to my high survival rate too though. I am going back to honey production and out of pollination which I think will make a big difference on the state of the hives at the end of the season.
Will Gruenwald Chilliwack BC


text:
Former Columbia City Councilwoman Almeta Crayton dies
Crayton was the city's first black councilwoman
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Former Columbia City Councilwoman Almeta Crayton has died, according to Boone Hospital officials. She was 53.
Crayton was recently hospitalized at Boone Hospital Center, suffering from heart and kidney problems.
Crayton was known throughout Mid-Missouri for her compassion and her numerous community outreach events. Those events included "Everyone Eats," her annual Thanksgiving feast.
Former mayor Darwin Hindman says Almeta was an amazing woman to work with because she truly understood the problems Columbia residents faced and she always worked to find a solution.
"We all enjoyed working with her and respected Almeta and I think that was felt throughout the community," he said.
Hindman says she will be dearly missed and will never be replaced, but he does believe others in the community will step up to continue her outreach events.
Mayor Bob McDavid opened Monday night's meeting by honoring Crayton. He said she left behind a legacy and made the city of Columbia a better place.
In July, community and church members volunteered to renovate Crayton's home, giving her and her family new flooring, a new porch and other housewares for free.
She represented the First Ward for nine years after first being elected in 1999.
Funeral arrangements for Crayton have not yet been finalized.


text:
Ask a VET
Quick SEARCH
Enter your zip code to
locate a retailer near you.
locate a retailer near you.
Shop ONLINE
Find a RETAILER
Why ARTEMIS?
Products A HOLISTIC SOLUTION
Fresh Mix What to Feed
- Small Breed
- Puppy
- Adult
- Senior
- Weight Mangement
- Med/Lrg Breed
- Puppy
- Adult
- Senior
- Weight Mangement
- Cat Food
- Feline Formula
- Weight Mgmt & Senior
- Canned Dog Food
- Chicken Formula
- Lamb Formula
- Beef Formula
- Canned Cat Food
- Chicken Formula
- Turkey Fromula
- Salmon Fromula
Lamb Formula Dog Food
Everything about our Fresh Mix formulas that we are proud of…in a can! A perfect complement to our kibble or just as fine as a tasty and robust meal all by itself.
Artemis Lamb Formula canned dog food is an all natural product. We don't use artificial color, dye or bleach.


text:
Town Square
Still upset about bag ban
Original post made by Resident, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jun 18, 2013
What about our newspapers, can they be put in a bag or will they have to get wet?
What about dry cleaners, will our clean clothes have to be put in paper at a 10c charge?
What about buying expensive suits and dresses, will they have to be put in paper - in the rain?
I miss my plastic bags which I reused all the time. Great for putting messy shoes after sports. Great for kids to take swim things to school for PE and keep the backpacks dry. Great for packing shoes when traveling. Great for using for trash. Great for donating home grown fruit and veg to neighbors and friends. Great for donations to charity and kerbside pickups. Great for donations to Goodwill.
Sad news, indeed.
Comments (13)
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Jun 18, 2013 at 9:30 am
If the slobs didn't keep throwing their plastic bags into our streams and oceans, this ban would not be necessary. Ask your local park rangers how many bags they had to fish out of the baylands before this ban went into place.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jun 18, 2013 at 11:17 am
> Ask your local park rangers how many bags they had to fish out of the baylands before this ban went into place.
Ha ... that's a good one! I rarely see a park ranger in the baylands ... and I go out there all the time, let alone a park ranger that would fish a plastic bag out of the water. This interesting statement sure is not in line with what I see when I go out to the baylands for a walk almost daily.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jun 18, 2013 at 1:44 pm
I have been to a dept store (Macy's, probably) in recent times with several relevant experiences:
As is occasionally done by most of us, I purchased a pair of lady's shoes (in a box with lid). I was offered to purchase a large paper bag with handles (that customarily used to be given out without issue).
I have tried several things:
Clunkily carry the box/loose lid and try to show a receipt (so someone doesn't think I am walking out w/o paying) - be sure to get them to print a receipt. Decline a bag.
Method #2 - PAY for the offered bag and find out they are giving you a used, wrinkly bag (that is then hard to re-use as I would have always previously done in many years of shopping at dept. stores and receiving bags..)
Method #3 bring my OWN bag, clunky to bring in when clothes and shoe shopping and trying to keep folded under my arm -- and not necessarily a good fit for those of us who are tall and have large-sized shoes.
I haven't experienced yet what will happen when it turns out to be raining and I (and thousands of other women) are exiting Macy's or similar, holding a couple of hangers with nice, new dresses on them and trying not to get our newly purchased items wet as we run back to our cars in the parking lot.In past, one could get the items carefully folded and placed in a large paper shopping bag with handles OR covered with plastic (like drycleaning plastic). I would always recycle or reuse such bags.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:11 pm
I've been using reusable bags at grocery stores for the last three years. Took me a few weeks before I remembered every time to bring them into the store. And then to take them from the house back to the car. But it's a routine that we'll all adapt to and will soon become normal to us.
My peeve is that Trader Joe's at T & C always double-bags for no apparent reason. If it is because one bag is heavy, it's better to just separate the heavy items and use two separate bags. The handles can only hold a certain amount of weight.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:53 pm
Adapt - we have adapted at grocery stores.
But it is not grocery stores that we are talking about now. We want to get our nice new clothes from Macys, our dry cleaning, and our newspapers home without getting wet.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jun 18, 2013 at 4:44 pm
@Resident: Then buy a fashionable plastic bag. Same thing as grocery totes.
And if plastic bags are necessary for packing, we can buy Ziplocs at the store.
There's always an answer to this issue.
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Jun 18, 2013 at 5:02 pm
Resident - if you're that worried, why not call some places & find out how the business owners plan to handle it?
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jun 18, 2013 at 5:02 pm
You can buy a lifetime supply of "take-out" plastic bags at Costco.
Done. Next subject.
a resident of Jordan Middle School
on Jun 18, 2013 at 6:44 pm
People are way too spoiled in this nation. That's why there is so much obesity, laziness, and people expecting government handouts. That's why immigrants see this as a land of opportunity. Because it is as long as one works hard.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jun 19, 2013 at 8:50 am
Many stores do not know what to do about some aspects of this crazy law.
We got take out recently and it was bagged in both paper and plastic in case the juices ran out. That apparently is OK as far as one restaurant, and not at another.
The Weekly is now delivering newspapers without plastic bags.
Dry cleaners don't know how the law affects them. The clerks at Macys etc. haven't been told about suits and dresses on hangers.
We are still getting plastic bags delivered for food collections, and little plastic bags with advertising still appears on our driveway.
Ziplock and Glad are probably laughing in glee as they get their products sold to take up the slack of the previous freebies. Perhaps it is time to buy stock as their profits are likely to soar!!
a resident of another community
on Jun 19, 2013 at 1:19 pm
"Ziplock and Glad"... I think you're getting to the real reason behind this, and many other "Green" laws.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jun 19, 2013 at 4:57 pm
Crescent Park Dad says: "You can buy a lifetime supply of "take-out" plastic bags at Costco."
After the new bag regulations were headlines in the Daily Post I immediately went down to Costco and bought a package of 500 plastic bags to line my garbage can in the kitchen. To my amazement I was just one of 5 Palo Alto residents searching for the right size plastic bags at Costco!!!
So they ban stores in Palo Alto from supplying plastic bags and we all go down to Costco in Mountain View and buy our own supply!!!! This is sooo dumb I can't believe it!!!!!
a resident of Community Center
on Jun 19, 2013 at 5:02 pm
That is what happens when our city council bows to the wishes of the environmental zealots in our city ( of course we know who they are-- a few are former councilmembers) . And then they cannot deal with thereal issues!!!!!!
Don't miss out on the discussion!
Sign up to be notified of new comments on this topic.
Cherries and Berries
By Laura Stec | 2 comments | 886 views
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength . . .
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 339 views
Meeting Other New Parents
By Cheryl Bac | 0 comments | 311 views
One more week to vote!
Don't forget to cast your ballot online. Voting ends May 29th. Stay tuned for the results in the July 21st issue of the Palo Alto Weekly.


text:
design mind - numbers issue
frog design Inc., San Francisco, California, 2008
Published by global innovation firm frog design, design mind is a media platform that includes a print magazine, a website, videos and events.
frog's design mind publication is written and produced internally, with contributions from a broad range of disciplines within the company. Our aim is to engage corporate leaders, clients and future frogs with smart and accessible insight into business, technology and design, reflecting frog's culture of innovation and collaboration. Because design mind is frog's central piece of public-facing print collateral, it must serve multiple purposes and audiences, while creating new business opportunities, enhancing client relationships and promoting frog expertise among industry peers and media.
design mind provides the design and innovation community with perspectives on industry trends, emerging technologies, and global consumer culture. design mind also features interviews with high-profile thought leaders and contributions from external writers, designers and photographers. Finally, the magazine provides a way for frogs around the world to engage with the thinking and personal interests of their colleagues, and to have an outlet for their ideas, writing and art without the constraints of client work.
Juror Notes
Incredible. Great imagery and attention to detail. All the different styles fit together; many voices in one.
- Design firm
- frog design Inc.
- Editors
- Chelsea Holden Baker, Samantha Holmes
- Designers
- Anna Kardaleva, Lauren Kim, Andrés Quiroz, Jacob Zukerman
- Art director
- Jacob Zukerman
- Printer
- Dome Printing
- Client
- frog design Inc.


text: I am configuring a mailserver but the guide I am following says: Code: Because the current state of ISPConfig 3 (3.0.4) does not support Dovecot 2.x, we need to handle Dovecot configuration ourselves. First confirm Dovecot version : mail1 server shell> dpkg -l | grep dovecot : Dovecot is version 2.0.13 on my system. Second confirm that Dovecot cannot start : mail1 server shell> nmap localhost : check to see which services are running - smtp is running but both pop3 & imap is down (you may need to install nmap). mail1 server shell> service dovecot start : it looks like we can start Dovecot, but .. mail1 server shell> service dovecot status : .. actually we cannot. Ok, time to reconfigure Dovecot. There are so many changes needed that it is most easy to rewrite the /etc/dovecot/dovecot.conf file from scratch. Here is the full dovecot.conf file as it should look like : !include_try /usr/share/dovecot/protocols.d/*.protocol !include conf.d/*.conf. mail_location = maildir:/var/vmail/%d/%n/Maildir : overwrite the default mail_location value. %d is domain, %n is account. (email messages to [email protected][email protected] Before I made those changes I wanted to confirm, this is the current content of that file: Code: nano /etc/dovecot/dovecot.conf protocols = imap pop3 auth_mechanisms = plain login disable_plaintext_auth = no log_timestamp = "%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S " mail_privileged_group = vmail ssl_cert = </etc/postfix/smtpd.cert ssl_key = </etc/postfix/smtpd.key passdb { args = /etc/dovecot/dovecot-sql.conf driver = sql } userdb { args = /etc/dovecot/dovecot-sql.conf driver = sql } plugin { quota = dict:user::file:/var/vmail/%d/%n/.quotausage sieve=/var/vmail/%d/%n/.sieve } service auth { unix_listener /var/spool/postfix/private/auth { group = postfix mode = 0660 user = postfix } unix_listener auth-userdb { group = vmail mode = 0600 user = vmail } user = root } protocol imap { mail_plugins = quota imap_quota } protocol pop3 { pop3_uidl_format = %08Xu%08Xv mail_plugins = quota } protocol lda { mail_plugins = sieve quota } Should I replace the code?


text:
Excerpt: "RB David Wilson - He may be getting scarce touches on offense but hes certainly making an impact as the kick returner. He had returns of 36, 48, 45, 53, 23 and 37 yards (the 48-yard return was brought back for holding) against the Eagles and has caught Tom Coughlins attention now.
WR Domenik Hixon - Returning after missing a game due to concussion, Hixon had six receptions for 114 yards with Hakeem Nicks out. Eli Manning trusts Hixon and often throws his way to give the receiver a chance to make a play. Manning targeted Hixon 11 times, second only to Cruzs 13 targets.
CB Prince Amukamara/S Stevie Brown - In his first start, the Prince did a solid job. He had one knock down and helped hold Jeremy Maclin to just one catch. The Giants need the Prince to be big with so many injuries in the secondary.
Brown did a nice job starting in place of the injured Kenny Phillips. He had seven tackles, two for losses. Tyler Sash is back this week but Brown has earned a role." Read more...


text:
Race fans start booking hotel and camping reservations
BRISTOL, Tenn. - It's quickly approaching -- in just two weeks race fans will be flocking to the Tri-Cities to watch the non-stop action at Bristol Motor Speedway. But when they're not cheering, those fans need a place to sleep. We wanted to see if phones have been ringing off the hook at hotels and campgrounds with fans booking a room.
The welcome sign for fans is out earlier than usual at Twin-City Drive-In Campground. "In case anybody wants to come by, especially real close people that want to come by," said owner Ellen Warden.
But there's a good reason, Warden says reservations during the March race at Bristol Motor Speedway have been dwindling. With just two-weeks to go, only three campers have called to reserve a spot.
"Usually by this time I have at least 40 to 50 calls for camping reservations and I don't even have that. In fact I haven't even heard from some of my regulars at all," added Warden.
Those low numbers might be a trend in the Tri-Cities, we stopped at Days Inn off Interstate 81 and learned this close to race week rooms are usually booked solid at least 6-months in advance. But calls this year are coming in slowly. "We're over 50% booked, which is good but we're not swamped with reservations like we normally are," said manager Jay Harrison.
The reason why, employees are quick to answer. "It's because of the weather most likely. Two years ago the race was snowed out, the race fans were not happy and the March race hasn't been the same since," added Harrison.
Back at the campgrounds, Warden blames mother nature and the sluggish economy. "I hope it picks up and I hope weather gets better," she said.
We did find some hotels booked for the upcoming race -- nearly every hotel at Exit 7 in Bristol, Virginia is booked for race weekend.
BMS is also offering R-V rentals this year, where fans can stay in a rented R-V on track property.
Most Popular
- Updated UPDATE: Bristol assisted living worker pleads guilty to assaulting 94-year-old woman
- Bond set at $7M for suspect in Ohio house fire that killed 7
- Trump vows to crack down on leaks, slams NATO
- Insurers continue to hike prices, abandon ACA markets
- Woman claiming Sandy Hook was a hoax pleading guilty to threats


text:
Multicore chips could bring about the biggest change in computing since the microprocessor
Brian Hayes
Free lunch is great, but there's still a bill to pay for breakfast and dinner. Throughout the past decade, chip designers have struggled with two big problems.
First, although CPUs are a thousand times faster, memory speed has increased only by a factor of ten or so. Back in the 1980s, reading a bit from main memory took a few hundred nanoseconds, which was also the time needed to execute a single instruction in a CPU. The memory and the processor cycles were well matched. Today, a processor could execute a hundred instructions in the time it takes to get data from memory.
One strategy for fixing the memory bottleneck is to transfer data in large blocks rather than single bits or bytes; this improves throughput (bits per second), but not latency (the delay before the first bit arrives). To mitigate the latency problem, computers are equipped with an elaborate hierarchy of cache memories, which surround the processor core like a series of waiting rooms and antechambers. Data and instructions that are likely to be needed immediately are held in the innermost, first-level cache, which has only a small capacity but is built for very high speed. The second-level cache, larger but a little slower, holds information that is slightly less urgent. Some systems have a third-level cache.
Reliance on cache memory puts a premium on successfully predicting which data and instructions a program is going to call for next, and there's a heavy penalty when the prediction is wrong. Moreover, processor chips have to sacrifice a large fraction of their silicon area to make room for caches and the logic circuits that control them. As the disparity between memory and CPU speed grows more extreme, a processor begins to look like a shopping mall where the stores are dwarfed by the surrounding parking lot. At some point, all the benefits of any further boost in processor speed will be eaten up by the demand for more cache.
The second problem that plagues chip designers is a power crisis. Dennard's scaling laws promised that power density would remain constant even as the number of transistors and their switching speed increased. For that rule to hold, however, voltages have to be reduced in proportion to the linear dimensions of the transistor. Manufacturers have not been able to lower operating voltages that steeply.
Historically, each successive generation of processor chips has scaled the linear dimensions by a factor of 0.7, which yields an area reduction of one-half. (In other words, density doubles.) The scaling factor for voltages, however, has been 0.85 rather than 0.7, with the result that power density has been rising steadily with each new generation of chips. That's why desktop machines now come equipped with fans that could drive a wind tunnel, and laptops burn your knees.
In the future, even the 0.85 voltage reduction looks problematic. As voltage is lowered, transistors become leaky, like valves that cannot be completely shut off. The leakage current now accounts for roughly a third of total power consumption; with further reductions in voltage, leakage could become unmanageable. On the other hand, without those continuing voltage reductions, the clock rate cannot be increased.
These problems with memory latency and power density are sometimes viewed as signalling the end of Moore's Law, but that's not the apocalypse we're facing. We can still pack more transistors onto a chip and manufacture it for roughly constant cost. The semiconductor industry "roadmap" calls for increasing the number of transistors on a processor chip from a few hundred million today to more than 12 billion by 2020. What appears to be ending, or at least dramatically slowing, is the scaling law that allows processor speed to keep climbing. We can still have smaller circuits, but not faster ones. And hence the new Lilliputian strategy of Silicon Valley: lots of little processors working in parallel.
Community Guidelines: Disqus Comments
The Art and Science of Communicating Science
American Scientist Classics
Women in Science
Purchase a Back Issue
2014 Annual Index
The Age of Nuclear Weapons
25 Years in North Carolina
© 2016 Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society


text:
|GTA V Latest News | #GTAV | #GTAOnline
2008 GTA IV Special Edition almost sold out in New Zealand
Grand Theft Auto IV - General News | @ 05:03 PM MDT | By Neil
The first indication of GTA IV's presales performance was revealed today when Take Two Interactive confirmed that the special edition of the game has almost sold out in New Zealand.
While the tiny island nation of just over four million inhabitants doesn't put much of a mark on worldwide sales figures, the excitement which must be brewing among Kiwis is probably something echoed all around the world.
If you really are interested in getting your hands on the more expensive version of the game, it's probably advisable to pre order it as soon as possible. Those lockboxes are being snapped up so fast!
Login to GTAGaming
Not a GTAGaming member yet?
Sign up now!
Currently Online:
3 Members, 863 Guests
Website Links
Grand Theft Auto Zones
|About RSS IRC Archives Upload Feedback Affiliation Legal Staff Contact Join
|Home GTA V IV CW VCS LCS SA VC III Top Down Files Forums


text:
Chin Augmentation (Implants) Doctors in Shawnee Mission, Kansas
(1 results)
COMPARECheck the boxes to compare.
- Anti-Aging, Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery (BOTOX®), Ophthalmology: Oculoplastics, Plastic Surgery, Vein Treatment
Dan L. Bennett, MD
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Centre
- 4601 W 109th St # 340
- Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66211
Dr. Bennett is an accomplished Plastic Surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has enjoyed practicing in the Greater Kansas City area for over sixteen years, and he specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery for men and women.
- Dan L. Bennett, MD
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Centre
- Location: 4601 W 109th ST Ste. 340 Shawnee Mission, KS 66211
- Click here for phone number
- Financing:
- SurgeryFinancing
- Dan L. Bennett, MD


text:
I will take 10 if your back out list gets to me. I can do PayPal too. Thanks.
I will take 10 if your back out list gets to me. I can do PayPal too. Thanks.
N5RWH - 7a
Any word on shipment
Sorry to say folks but this purchase fell apart. I received a refund rather than a package. I am in the process of looking for another supplier. Right now I am buried in work. I have 4 separate projects around the house ranging form fence building to bathroom remodels. I just built 9 new med supers last night and will start the frames for them on Monday. I am out of town for the weekend and if that is not enough it is the start of a busy period at work with commencement happening on May 18th. the next month at work is about getting every nook and cranny on campus in polished condition.
So it may be a while before I get back with any news. I just wanted to let all of you know this order is not going to happen.
This company was a general importer/exporter. I will be looking for a beekeeping supplier specifically next time. This is a first for me. I have had deals have problems before but never one that got cancelled.
Everything gets darker, as it goes to where there is less light. Darrel Tank (5PM drawing instructor)
bummer. will you keep the list in case you can come up with another deal later? -js
James Wagner
Well, Hmm. I got a reply to my impossible terms. I was actually a bit surprised. The e-mail said they where looking at meeting my terms of shipping this order once they do have clips at no cost. So we will see.
Until then I am keeping the list and once I have located clips I will be in contact. I have no question that some will have lost interest after this much time but I also am confident that any extra clips will still sell. I have had a fairly steady stream of requests since posting this and was already seeing a need to place a second order. Eventually the demand will die down and hopefully I can just have these on hand to mail as requests come up. Makes everything Lot smoother that way. In the mean time it is a lot of work to get to that point. Sometimes more than it really should take. I will be shocked if they actually follow through on this offer to ship the clips at their cost though. But I am also shocked they even offered to try and meet it.
Everything gets darker, as it goes to where there is less light. Darrel Tank (5PM drawing instructor)
I think they just told you to take a hike...The e-mail said they where looking at meeting my terms of shipping this order once they do have clips at no cost.
"clips at no cost", Ask if they produce any other items at zero cost.
Trying to think inside the box...
folks..i have dealt with overseas suppliers myself..ican tell you that this happens every once in a while...daniel is a great person who tries to do his best for the customers...daniel kudos to you
I'm still in. If it doesn't work out, then no loss. If it does and there are others who backed out, I'll add another 10 to my order. -js
James Wagner
Daniel, if it does come through and there are surplus, im in for thirty.
Count me in for 10 if it ever works out


text:
Story highlights
- Six of the most visited museums of 2013 are in London
- The world's most visited museum is home to Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa"
- Overall, 2013 attendance at the top 20 museums was up by more than 7% from 2012
A woman with a mysterious smile is one of the most magnetic draws at the world's most popular museum.
Not familiar with her? Here's another hint: This centuries-old museum took a breathtaking modern leap in 1989 with the introduction of a glass pyramid outside.
Not surprisingly, the Louvre in Paris is the world's most visited museum, with 9.3 million visitors last year, according to the 2013 Museum Index.
The index, released this month as part of the TEA/AECOM Global Attractions Attendance Report, is in its second year of tracking museum attendance.
The report tracks top museums in Europe, the United States, Canada and the Asia-Pacific region. Next year, Mexico and Latin America will be included in the museum category, according to engineering design firm AECOM, one of the organizations behind the index.
The top 20 museums for 2013 include six museums in London, thanks in part to the heavily promoted 2012 Olympic Games, which brought a boost in visitor interest in the city. Four museums in Washington, three in Paris, two in New York, two in China, two in Taiwan and one in Vatican City round out the rest of the list.
Click through the gallery above to see all the world's most visited museums.


text:
It's been another insane week here in Orlando! Matt and I spent some time in Nassau for his brother's wedding, but we kept the posts on deck! We're both looking forward to checking out Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, and I could use some Space Mountain. While I head to the Magic Kingdom, have a virtual escape with me enjoying this weeks flavors!
This week on Eating WDW:
We rocked the sweets with Rocky Road Fudge and a S'mores Sandwich.
Contempo Cafe serves up a nice Turkey BLT.
Nic Nac's can fuel you between meals over in Germany.
If you find yourself at a Hard Rock Cafe, their burgers are quite delicious.
And keep an eye open for the Adventureland Egg Roll Cart!
And now for your Grand Circle Tour around the Disney Blogosphere!
Andy at Eating (and Drinking) around the World shares TONS of his eats from his recent weekend trip.
George of Imaginerding writes up a book review of Delicious Disney over at Disney Food Report.
AJ at Disney Food Blog tries the Spicy Chicken and Cheddar Poppers at Refreshment Port in Epcot.
Ryan at Main Street Gazette shares a recipe of the Cobb Salad with French Dressing from The Hollywood Brown Derby.
Beers & Ears launched their slick 3.o version of the site.
Relax with a Kona Cool Sundown over at Drinking Disney, or take a tour of one of my favorite places to eat and drink at Downtown Disney, Raglan Road!
Christina shared her Top Five Hollywood Studios Eats at Everything Walt Disney World.
Brianna is Shelley's guest writer at On the Go in MCO and shares her look at the Dole Whip.
Pam Brandon at Disney Parks Blog talks about the New Orleans Bayou Bash! that's happening over is Disneyland.
…And Jason Dz at AllEars.net has some great pictures from the event!
D23 shares the California Grill's recipe for Chocolate Lava Cake.


text:
07.05.2012 IT Pro | Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint review
"The Webroot client is amazingly light and easy going on system resources, which makes it great for businesses which may have dated machines."
07.04.2012 USA Today | Military enlists Invincea to beef up Android security
"Malicious Android apps tracked by security firm Webroot rose 250% to more than 1,400 samples in January of this year, up from 400 circulating in July 2011. That's been followed by a 900% rise in the first six months of 2012 to the roughly 12,000 bad apps that Webroot tracks today."
07.02.2012 Android Authority | Best Android apps for privacy protection and security
Webroot Security and Antivirus offers a unique package that most big-name antivirus companies failed to include in their features. If you are looking for security on your phone, then Webroot Security and Antivirus is a great choice.
06.29.2012 Huffington Post | Paranoia Over Online Security Risks Is Increasing: Survey Says
"According to a survey from Internet security firm Webroot, 85 percent think using an unsecured computer is "very" or "extremely" risky. Despite the fear, 25 percent don't use any security software, and the same percentage use only free security software."
06.27.2012 PCMag | Webroot Tops AV-Comparatives Performance Test
"Webroot topped the list for least impact on performance, which matches the results of my own performance testing. AV-Comparatives rated it ADVANCED+ for performance, the highest rating."
06.26.2012 Computer Weekly | F5 and Webroot partner for security in the network
"F5 and Webroot have announced a partnership to tie-up their networking and security offerings to protect enterprise applications from external threats. The deal will see F5 incorporate Webroot's IP Reputation Services into its Traffic Management Operating System (TMOS), which runs on the company's BIG-IP network appliance. The result will be an extra tool to protect corporate networks without having to buy an extra piece of hardware or software."
06.18.2012 InfoSecurity | Fake anti-virus comes to Android – or does it?
"Webroot has reported the arrival of fake anti-virus, one of the most prevalent of PC threats, on the Android mobile platform. Beware of the Android Security Suite Premium – it's a trojan."
06.04.2012 TechNewsWorld | Flame is No Stuxnet
"The more security wonks learn about the Flame malware, it seems, the less of a threat they think it is. "The code is not armored at all, and while it has many different components which can make it marginally more time-consuming to reverse engineer than other threats, it doesn't have any of the covert methods or self-protection methods that smarter threats would have," said Webroot's Joe Jaroch."
06.03.2012 The New York Times | Expert Issues a Cyberwar Warning
"Joe Jaroch, a vice president at Webroot, an antivirus maker, says he first encountered a sample of Flame in 2007. He says he did not publicize the discovery because he did not consider the code sophisticated. "There are many more dangerous viruses out there," he said. "I would be shocked if this was the work of a nation state."
05.30.2012 NPR | Computer Security Companies Debate Flame's Origins
"Joe Jaroch is vice-president of an American computer security company called Webroot. He says his company blocked Flame back then and didn't think much of it. Joe: "We've definitely taken a closer look at it now. It's impressive in that it's gigantic."
05.28.2012 ARN | Webroot: Growth in Security
"Channel account manager, Kerri Mosley, chats about the security vendor's channel prospects and development strategies."
05.27.2012 Boulder Daily Camera | Cyber Threats Bring Increased Business for Boulder-area Data Security Firms
"On an average day, Webroot Software uncovers roughly 40,000 new and unique malware files that have slipped onto people's computers. Various cyberattacks -- dealt by the hands of curious hackers, organized crime units or enemy nation-states -- could inflict about $3 billion in damage globally this year, industry analysts project."
05.27.2012 PCWorld | Fill Your Mobile Security Toolbox
"Webroot SecureWeb Browser: Few security apps are available for iOS through the App Store, but you can find many secure Web browsers that offer extra features to lower your risk of stumbling upon a malicious website. For example, Webroot SecureWeb (free) will warn you about sites known for phishing and other malicious practices."
05.18.2012 IT Pro Portal | Webroot VP Talks Through Company's Innovations
"Jeff Santelices, vice-president of sales for Webroot, one of the world's largest privately held security companies, talks through the shift from consumer to enterprise security solutions. Webroot's lightweight security install and cloud-based approach means a lighter footprint on the device in question, say Santelices, who worked for a number of cloud applications and infrastructures before joining Webroot."
05.17.2012 MSNBC | 5 Ways Criminals Use Facebook
"When criminals hack a Facebook account, they typically use one of several available "brute force" tools, Grayson Milbourne, Webroot's manager of threat research for North America, told 24/7 Wall St. in an interview."
05.15.2012 The Wall Street Journal | Facebook's New R&D Machine
"All these moves haven't stopped some people from raising privacy concerns about the new format. "Timeline aggregates all posts you've ever done into the Timeline, and it basically could have posts that you don't want to be seen aggregated in there for people that shouldn't have seen and will now see them," said Jacques Erasmus, chief information and security officer at Internet security firm Webroot Inc."
05.11.2012 BizReport | More than half of adults 'concerned' about Facebook privacy
"Nearly one-third are 'very or extremely' concerned with Facebook privacy according to the Webroot study. Interestingly, men were slightly more concerned with Facebook privacy (57% vs. 55%) thank women. Globally speaking, Australian's (62%) are most concerned about privacy issues, followed by the US (58%), UK (54%) and Singapore (50%)."
05.01.2012 PCMag | Webroot Secure Anywhere Wins Prestigious Edison Award
"Named for Thomas Alva Edison, the Edison Awards have honored "the best in innovation and excellence in the development of new products and services" for 25 years. Innovative products, ideas, and services in a wide variety of categories can receive gold, silver, or bronze medals. Last week the 2012 honorees, over 130 of them, were revealed. Among the winners was Webroot's SecureAnywhere service, taking a bronze medal in the "Personal Safety / Security" category."
04.13.2012 PCWorld | Would You Rather Share Your Password or Drive Without a Seatbelt?
"Unless you're some sort of adrenaline junky like Jeb Corliss, you know better than to engage in certain risky behaviors like BASE jumping from the Empire State Building. According to a new survey from Webroot, though, a majority of people now consider online activity to be a greater risk than real-world activities."
04.13.2012 U.S. News and World Report | Widespread Android Virus Could Hide in Popular App Updates
'"In the next couple months, I'd expect a big Android attack that's going to be very widespread," says Jacques Erasmus, chief information security officer with Webroot, a cybersecurity company. "It's going to be Android, because it's an open platform—there's much less regulation in terms of the app store that makes it much easier for criminals to target. Obviously, the Apple user base is massive, but I think that attack is going to come later."'
04.10.2012 PC Mag | Flashback Ends Mac's No-Virus Reputation, Experts Say
'Joe Jaroch, VP Endpoint Solutions Engineering for Webroot, "it is tantamount to security suicide to run without a fully featured security product on a Mac operating system, especially within a corporation." Because Mac users assume that their hardware is impervious to any threat, "Mac threats have been a silent killer for the last several years."'
04.04.2012 SecurityWeek | Attackers Use US Airways Brand in Combined Spam and Malware Attack
"A spam campaign leveraging the US Airways brand in order to get attention is offering something far more sinister than reservation details and travel information. According to researchers at Webroot, the crooks behind the junk email campaign are using the Blackhole Exploit Kit in an effort to deliver various malicious payloads."
03.29.2012 Input Output | Malware is Changing. Fortunately, So Are Security Vendors' Approaches
"Other niche security vendors have begun to branch out to cover different infection avenues. For example, one of the leading browser scanning tools for many years has been Webroot. This month, they have come out with an enterprise version of SecureAnywhere."
03.26.2012 Virus Bulletin | AV-Test issues latest results summary
"Also putting in good performances were AVG's Internet Security (the paid-for version) and Symantec's Norton, both with 15 points, and Norman's Security Suite, Panda's Cloud Antivirus and Internet Security products, and Webroot's SecureAnywhere, all scoring 14.5."
03.02.2012 PCWorld | 6 Security Trends to Watch For
"These new forms of malware can identify when you've visited sites protected with SSL--the encryption technology used to keep data safe from prying eyes as it travels across the Internet--and it can grab your username and password before the encryption kicks in. In addition, these sorts of attacks, according to security software maker Webroot, will ignore all Web traffic except encrypted sites to filter out information that it isn't interested in."
02.26.2012 Network World | What's hot at RSA 2012
"Key features: Webroot SecureAnywhere Business – Endpoint Protection is a new cloud-based protection that takes the misery out of security by delivering the fastest, lightest, easiest to manage, and most effective endpoint protection available."
02.21.2012 SC Magazine UK | Webroot delivers business edition of SecureAnywhere
"Following the launch of the consumer edition in October 2011, the company said that SecureAnywhere Business – Endpoint Protection includes behaviour-based threat analysis to eliminate the need for signatures, as well as offline protection for machines inside or outside the corporate firewall."
02.20.2012 ZDNet Australia | Virtual malware labs are 'broken': Webroot
"In an interview with ZDNet Australia, Crispin Kerr said that the traditional method of analysing malware simply doesn't work anymore, and that greater emphasis needs to be placed on providing forensic analysis of unknown or suspicious-looking applications."
02.08.2012 Business World | US firm Webroot sets up Dublin HQ
"US-based Internet security as a service firm Webroot, has opened its new international headquarters in Dublin's George's Quay Plaza."
01.30.2012 Security Watch, PC Mag | Super Bowl XLVI: 6 Ways to Avoid an Online Scam
"One of the easiest things you can do is innoculate your PC with an anti-virus program. PCMag recommends Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus (4.5 stars, Editors' Choice, $39.95 direct), which has extras to help fight ID theft."
01.27.2012 CBS, Money Watch | Protect your Android phone from pickpockets
"These days, practically your whole life -- professional and personal -- may be stored on your phone. That's convenient, but it's also dangerous. If your phone of choice is Android, you can take some precautions with Secure Anywhere Mobile. This Android app from software maker Webroot is designed to protect your identity if your phone is lost or stolen. It also can help you track it down."
01.17.2012 Laptop Magazine | Five Signs your PC is Infected
"To help spend less time fretting and more time deciding what your next steps should be, we enlisted the expertise of Jacques Erasmus, chief information security officer for Webroot, and Catalin Cosoi, global research director for BitDefender, both leading antivirus companies."
01.01.2012 Fox 8 | Webroot makes a comeback with SecureAnywhere Complete
"Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete enables you to manage security for all your PCs, tablets, and mobile devices from a single web portal -- via a single license. If you serve as "tech support" for your family, you can monitor and administer the software over the Internet, so you know their devices are protected."


text:
On of the really great things about having a Spirits Website is the great people you get to meet in person. Early on I decided that once in a while I would like to interview persons of note within the industry. Here is a compilation of the interviews I have published thus far:
- A Man of Passion: Alexandre Gabriel
- Appleton Estate's Joy Spence
- Iain McCallum, Global Master of Malts, Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd
- John Hall and Whisky: A Good Meritage (Forty Creek Whisky)
- James Robertson (International Brand Manager for Tullibardine Distillery)
- Seeking Captain Morgan: An Interview with Archeologist Frederick Hanselmann
- WHAT IS RUM NATION ? (An Interview with Fabio Rossi)
Hopefully the list continues to grow, because these interviews really are great fun!


text:
Just In Time For Your Weekend Playlist: New Music From Demi, Cody, and 1D
It's Friday (finally)! And we have two awesome new music videos (and one very special sneak peek) to help you get in weekend mode! Just in time for the weekend, Demi Lovato, Cody Simpson, and One Direction have all gifted the YouTube-verse with brand-new and totally-amazing music!
If you need a pick-me-up, hit "play" on Demi's "Let It Go" video, and let her soaring vocals lift your spirits! In more of a chill mood? Cody's acoustic version of his oldie-but-goodie "All Day" is the perfect song to jam out to while driving to your BFFs house! And then there's 1D's "Story Of My Life," which, to be honest, is good on any occasion!
What are you jamming to right now? Let us know in the comments!
1. "Story Of My Life" Sneak Peek #2 - One Direction
2. "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen - Demi Lovato
3. "All Day" (Acoustic) - Cody Simpson


text:
Hey All,
I know the subject has been posted before and cross posting is discouraged but TUFF, There are some members donating money to the site on another thread. I for one really enjoy it and have learned a lot. We can not expect one person to foot the bill (even though he willingly does). IÂm in for 20 bucks. Everyone else that wants to help e-mail Barry and make a donation. Every little bit helps. The first 200 bucks gets us a software upgrade.
Thanks Barry this site rocks!
Procrastination is the assination of inspiration.


text:
The VF will probably represent the last Australian-made Commodore Tomorrow is a bittersweet moment for Holden. There will be sweet celebrations when the wraps come off the much-anticipated VF Commodore which is hailed as "significantly upmarket" on anything produced before in Australia.
The bitter rub is it's probably the last time a new Commodore in this die-cast will be launched.
After 35 years and the mantle of being Australia's best-selling car for 15 consecutive years, the end is nigh. Although no date has been fixed, it appears an Australian-manufactured Commodore will depart showrooms from 2016.
Buyers are gravitating to small cars and sports utility vehicles in record numbers and Commodore and its arch rival, the Ford Falcon, are no longer on the shopping lists of fleet or private buyers.
The Mazda3 was Australia's top-selling vehicle last year, followed by Toyota's HiLux and Corolla. Commodore retained fourth but sales numbers are spiralling.
Motoring journalist Ewan Kennedy said when the Commodore was launched in 1978 it was designed to be smaller and more efficient than the Kingswood and it could be time to evolve again. "I think there could still be a Commodore for a long time to come," he said.
"It would have to be a smaller car." Kennedy said a vehicle the size of a Mazda6 could be a workable solution and enable Holden to retain a successful nameplate, but it would be powered by a four-cylinder engine and most probably front-wheel drive and imported.
That could see a return to the infamous cut-price, four-potter VC Commodore from 1980.
"It's amazing people who weren't even born when the four-cylinder Commodore was manufactured still know how bad that car was," Kennedy said.
"But come the VH it was improved."
Yet engineers are doing amazing things with the latest technology, and modern four-cylinder engines are more powerful and efficient than straight-sixes and V6s from bygones eras.
Ford's four-cylinder EcoBoost Falcon flies in the face of the old saying "there's no replacement for displacement".
That ill-fated Holden four had just 58 kilowatts and 140 Newton metres of torque.
The 2013 turbocharged Ecoboost Falcon has 179kW and 353Nm, while the latest naturally aspirated (non turbo) Mazda6 produces 138kW and 250Nm. Looking back over four generations of Commodores, arguably it was the VL of 1986, with a 3-litre Nissan engine, which was the standout over 35 years.
The VL sold in record numbers and was the first time Commodore had outsold the Falcon in the private sector.
Following the VL was the beginning of a new generation. The VN had much rounder and futuristic styling.
It wasn't until 1997 that the third generation arrived in the VT which featured more sophisticated rear suspension and raised the Australian manufacturing bar. The last major generational change came in 2006 when the VE was launched, a car designed entirely in Australia and which reportedly cost Holden AU$1billion in development.
Now we're set for the latest, the VF. The wraps come off at Port Melbourne tomorrow and Holden is promising big things.
Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux has been tight-lipped about details, but hinted there will be a slimmed-down range.
"It is a significant upgrade," he said. "The car moves in textiles and materials ... significantly up-market. It is a very different feeling car to drive, which is wonderful.
"The car feels a lot nimbler on its feet and the fuel economy numbers are great - world class.
The full VF Commodore range will go on sale in May.


text:
Strappy Cami
Strappy Cami is rated out of 5 by 32.
- Item # 3011152
- Made of soft, stretchy lightweight fabric, our Simply Strappy Cami was made for layering! with adjustable straps and a built-in shelf bra, our cami will give you a just-right fit that will make you want one in every color! Can be worn layered or by itself
- Coordinating colors match everything in our collection!
- 95% cotton / 5% spandex
- Machine wash
- Imported


text:
Ben Johnson, FloydReports.com
I never thought I would write these words but — God bless Kim Kardashian. On her website, nestled beneath announcements of Belle Noel's spring collection and "Jenny McCarthy's fearless ShoeDazzle Shoe!" is a blog entry entitled, "Time to Recognize the Armenian Genocide." In it, the reality show star reminds the world of one of the twentieth century's earliest, and most ignored, massacres.
Kardashian, who is Armenian, reveals, "Every year, I honor the memory of the martyrs who were killed during the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Even though so many countries around the world recognize the Genocide, the government of Turkey still denies it." And Ankara is not alone. Kardashian took the opportunity to "urge the United States government to recognize the Armenian Genocide." Kardashian adds, "There's going to be a National Day of Prayer in churches across America to celebrate Easter and commemorate the Genocide."
She is far from alone in asking the U.S. government to recognize historical reality. California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer said earlier this week the refusal to call the Muslim slaughter of 1.5 million Armenian Christians a genocide "is not only an affront to the memory of the victims and to their descendants, but it does a disservice to the United States as it seeks to stand up to those who are perpetrating violence today."
Although Obama campaigned on a promise to acknowledge the full depth of the atrocities, he broke the promise last year. And he appears to be ready to do it again on Easter Sunday.


text:
I was so impressed with the copes/akbuilder version, I just ordered 3 more.
There seems to be a little confusion regarding these blanks. There are definitely two different versions, so beware.
One version is reported to be dead soft, most likely requiring more than just the axis pin holes and ejector to be hardened. It also apparently has a sanded finish making refinishing a little more difficult. The difference is easy to spot, the Sportsman guide (and some other vendors) does not have the chicken feet.
The ones that Copes and AK builder are selling are (from what I can tell by finishing a couple) exactly the same metal as the flats that they have been selling. Making hardening and refinishing the same as we have been doing all along with the flats.
Here is a comparison of a bent blank from Copes and a flat from akbuilder that I have bent. They appear to be the same.
I took a center punch and gave them both the same whack in a spot that will be covered by the PG. The results were identical.
Top pic is from SG website
I was so impressed with the copes/akbuilder version, I just ordered 3 more.
i built a Romy 63 on one of the blanks from Copes. Only put about 100 rounds through it but everything seemed good to me. Rivets were all good, FCG was good. no problems.
To further muddy the issue, the Polish shell I bought from AK-Builder (not APEX as I originally posted) has the chicken feet AND has a "sanded" appearance - which I actually like and could easily smooth out as needed.
"Dead soft" is a plus IMHO, but I don't see any undue softness in the shell I bought. OTOH, if the shell can't be spot-hardened then there is a problem.
Like U.S. AKM barrels, there will always be someone who finds "fault" with the product. I like to think that the challenge of the build includes dealing with perceived shortcomings of the parts.
Last edited by sjohnson; 09-22-2012 at 05:31 PM. Reason: found my order email
I have a daughter. I tell her, "911 is what you dial after you're raped. 1911 is what you should have before they try."
There is quite a bit of debate on this over at AK Files. Some are saying these are 1050 steel.
They appear to be the same ones that SG is selling. Which are the ones suspected of being soft.
They are NOT the ones that Copes is selling.
Take a look at the center punch test I did above. I gave the bent blank and the flat a good solid hit, trying to keep the hits as even as possible. the resulting divots were pretty much identical. If these were as soft as those other ones (SG, keepshooting, et al) are reported to be there would have been a noticeable difference. I could tell just by the "spring" in it when I hit, it is nowhere close to dead soft. Drilling them out also confirmed this.
On a side note; Misty called me today to get my order for the other 3, within hours I had a notice from Fed-ex saying that they were in their possession and on their way. Gotta love service like that.
Last edited by 7.62x39; 09-18-2012 at 11:20 PM.
I looked for this thread you are refering to on ak files cause all of my hendersons have chicken feet, maybe its the batch i got ( first offering) also I m not a metalurgist but the steel looks the same as any flat or plain steel sheet I would roll on my brake
on thing I noticed there are alot a Yahoo's on that site, and everyone is a expert
please send along that link
Sprat and sprat1 are one and the same.
LOL Re: Yahoos. I know lots of them, from where I work.
Here is one link-there is more than one.
Heat treating receivers - The AK Files Forums
Seems to me whether 4130 or 1050 the only real difference is a higher annealing temp for the 1050. I tend to think 7.62x39 has this one right-they are just like what's been done all along. I'm also thinking that someone effed up spot heat treating and when the FCG holes started to come apart they blamed it on the steel...
I also think cheap wine tastes pretty good, so my opinion ain't worth much. Anyway, I'm glad I got the ak-builder blank and not one of the others.
Your right, I should have verified that henderson myself.
I fixed it
What we need is a rockwell hardness tester. There was one were I worked years ago but that place is out of business. It was simple to use. Stick the metal in, pop it with the spring loaded puncher and read how deep it punched. I am probably over simplifeing it as I never operated it. I wonder if anyone in town has one. I have one of the Copes blanks to test. I'll look into it.
Clan MacPherson


text:
Living Large in the Big D
Luxe Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa • Dallas, TX
Escape Kit
- Dallas is Synonymous with Shopping: Luxury Designers Reign in Highland Park Village, Neiman Marcus and Barney's are NorthPark Center's Anchor Stores, and Uptown Plays Host to Avant-Garde Art Galleries
- Culture Check: Visit the Nasher Sculpture Center and The Sixth Floor Museum
- Feeling Touristy? Take the McKinney Avenue Trolley. Feeling Local? Walk the Katy Trail.
- At the Hotel's Spa, Opt for a Massage, Facial, or Unique Body Treatment from the Expansive Menu
- Complimentary Valet Parking Makes Dealing With Your Car a Breeze
The Big D didn't used to be so big. In fact, before all the skyscrapers popped up, the Luxe Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa was the tallest building west of the Mississippi and home to the city's first penthouse (decorated by the renowned interior designer Dorothy Draper, naturally). Built in 1923 on the corner of Maple Avenue and Wolf Street, this Art Deco structure recently underwent a $36 million renovation, keeping its historic bones while adding modern boutique-style hotel amenities.
"The accommodations feel grand in scale, are decorated in a palette of either coral red with charcoal or teal with cinnamon, and feature high ceilings, commissioned Texas artwork, and full-body tubs with Baronessa Cali Oliva bath products—perfect for soaking after a day of shopping in the hip Uptown area," says Concierge.com.
T/X Restaurant, the hotel's upscale-yet-casual eatery, whips up innovative Southwest Texas-inspired cuisine—you'll find hearty chorizo and egg tacos at breakfast; sandwiches and refreshing seasonal dishes, such as the chilled watermelon soup with lemon fennel crab salad, at lunch; and robust dishes like the signature Smoked Brisket Chile Relleno on the dinner menu.
In the Big D, the itinerary possibilities are almost endless. And while the Stoneleigh may no longer be the city's tallest building, you'll definitely be living large.
"The hotel's location at the edge of Uptown makes it an excellent choice for visitors who want to be close to restaurants, art galleries, and nightlife while escaping late-night noise and revelry."-- Read Fodor's Review of the Luxe Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa
escapes 30-day promise
LivingSocial gives you up to 30 days to return your unused voucher for a full refund. Once you've made a reservation, you are subject to the merchant's cancellation and refund policy. If you want to secure your preferred dates of travel, we strongly recommend that you complete reservation with the merchant within 30 days of your purchase—after that, LivingSocial will not issue any refunds.
the fine print
- Credit card information is required at check-in
- Reservation Name must match the name on the traveler's photo identification, which must be presented at check-in. Bookings are non-transferrable.
- Escapes Bookings are only valid for the date(s) purchased and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates; Escapes Bookings are subject to forfeiture
- Pets are welcome with $100 charge
- Escapes Bookings are subject to the Merchant's cancellation and refund policy: merchant cancellation/re-scheduling policy of 24 hours applies; voucher subject to forfeiture
- Escapes Bookings must be used in a single visit and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion
- Maximum number of occupants for your Escapes Booking room is 2; fees may be applied for additional guests
- Taxes, occupancy fee of 13% and 2% Dallas Assessment fee are collected during checkout from the LivingSocial website
- Incidental charges, charges for additional services and gratuity at the hotel property are not included
- Other standard terms and conditions may apply; visit www.livingsocial.com/terms for more information
- Escapes Bookings expire on the date(s) purchased and times indicated on the Confirmation Email. You must redeem your Escapes Booking on the date(s) purchased and times indicated on the Confirmation Email.
- Prices are subject to change at any time; your pricing is locked in after purchase
- Other conditions apply • PAID AND PROMOTIONAL VALUES EXPIRES ON November 30, 2012 • PAID VALUE DOES NOT EXPIRE • PAID VALUE EXPIRES ON November 30, 2017 • PROMOTIONAL VALUE EXPIRES ON November 30, 2012 • Enjoy By November 30, 2012
Other conditions apply
Except where noted in the fine print:
• Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion
• Tax and gratuity are not included
• Merchant is responsible for the quality of the products or services provided to you at redemption
• LivingSocial Terms and Conditions - https://www.livingsocial.com/terms
Original Price:
- 0% savings
- remaining