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|November 6, 2012 03:30 AM EST
TAIPEH, Taiwan, 6. November 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUSTOR Inc., ein führender innovativer Anbieter von Netzwerkspeicherlösungen, hat die Markteinführung seiner völlig neuen AS 6-Serie Network Attached Storage (NAS) bekanntgegeben. Die Geräte der AS 6-Serie NAS sind als zwei-, vier- und acht-Bay Modelle erhältlich und zeichnen sich durch den Ruhezustand System Sleep Mode (S3) mit gleichzeitiger, fast unmittelbarer Betriebsbereitschaft auf. Sie sind mit dem Intel® Atom™ 2.13 GHz Dual Core-Prozessor und 1GB RAM (erweiterbar) ausgestattet, so dass die 6-Serie höchste Leistungsfähigkeit mit niedrigem Energieverbrauch kombiniert. Die Intel®-Technologie ermöglicht es den Geräten außerdem, HDMI-Ausgaben durchzuführen, mit denen man HD-Videos und Multimedia direkt auf HDMI-fähigen Displays abspielen kann.
"Wir können weltweit ein exponentielles Wachstum der Datenmengen beobachten", sagt Shawn Shu, Präsident von ASUSTOR. "Wir bei ASUSTOR wissen, wie wir unsere Kunden dabei unterstützen können, ihre wertvollsten digitalen Bestände zu sichern und zu managen."
Auf allen Modellen der Serie ist der ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) vorinstalliert - ein ideales Betriebssystem für Speichergeräte, welches den Anwendern eine moderne und intuitive Benutzerschnittstelle bietet. Im ADM sind die Funktionen bereits eingebaut, die alle modernen NAS-Geräte aufweisen, wie z. B. flexible Back-Up-Möglichkeiten, Verschlüsselungstechnologie gemäß militärischen Anforderungen und Fernzugriff. Darüber hinaus stellt das NAS auch zusätzliche Funktionalitäten durch ASUSTORs App Central bereit, die ein umfangreiches Spektrum von verschiedenen Apps für die Nutzer anbietet. Zu den von ASUSTOR bereitgestellten Apps gehören das Download Center, ein einfach zu verwendender Download-Manager, und das Surveillance Center, durch das die Nutzer eine Reihe von IP-Kameras verwalten können. Außerdem werden Apps von Dritten sowie von Open-Source-Kreisen entwickelt, wie beispielsweise Plex Media Server mit einer kompletten Medienlösung und Piwik, eine beliebte und kostenlose Alternative zu Google Analytics.
"Kleine Firmen und Verbraucher brauchen eine einfache und zentralisierte Lösung, um auf ihre entscheidenden digitalen Informationen zuzugreifen und sie zu schützen", erklärt David Tuhy, General Manager, Intel Storage Division. "Die AS 6-Serie ist hervorragend geeignet, um geschäftliche Kontinuität zu erzielen. Die Web-Funktion ermöglicht den Zugriff zu jeder Zeit, an jedem Ort und auf jedem intelligenten Gerät durch die Erstellung einer personenbezogenen Cloud."
Für weitere Produktinformationen besuchen Sie bitte: http://www.asustor.com.
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Über ASUSTOR
Das 2011 gegründete Unternehmen ASUSTOR Inc., eine Tochtergesellschaft von ASUSTeK Computer Inc., ist ein branchenführender innovativer Anbieter von Private-Cloud-Speicherlösungen (Network Attached Storage) und Systemen zur Video-Überwachung (Network Video Recorder). ASUSTOR widmet sich der Aufgabe, weltweit beispiellose Benutzererfahrungen zu ermöglichen und die besten und umfassendsten Lösungskonzepte für Netzwerkspeicher anzubieten.
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How often do you catch yourself daydreaming about taking a few days (or better yet weeks) off work and going on a long vacation somewhere away from civilization? To turn off your cellphone, walk on the beach, swim in the clear azure waters of the ocean and leave all your worries and stress behind?
The great news is this dream can come true very soon. All it takes is to find 4-5 friends or family members that are longing for peace and quiet in a tropical paradise as much as you are and book one of the Las Casitas condos
Situated in one of the most sought after location on the Akumal Bay, Mexico, the Las Casitas condominiums provide their guests with two different lodging choices – an "original" casita (accommodates up to 5 people) and a "larger" casita (for a maximum of 6 people).
Both the regular and larger casitas offer their guests two big airy bedrooms with private bathrooms, a fully-equipped and furnished kitchen, a charming living and dining room area with large glass-sliding doors and that offer a fantastic view of Akumal Bay.
But without a doubt, one of the most beloved 'features' of Las Casitas is a private courtyard that comes with each unit. Situated in between the seaside exterior patio and the beach it adds a tropical flare to the house. And comfortable outdoor furniture and the shade of the palapa and palm trees make it a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or relax with a good book.
A soft sand way, surrounding the courtyard area, provides easy access to the beach and the "Cannon Observation Area" – the landmark reserved ONLY for the guests of Las Casitas.
In the old days the heavy iron cannons would have probably served to protect the city from pirates and invaders as they over-look the entrance to the Akumal Bay. This observation point still has not lost its purpose, as it is a great spot to watch sea turtles and the colorful marine life.
And if you will feel like taking a closer look at the Caribbean flora and fauna or get a taste of the local cuisine, there are numerous dive shops, cozy restaurants and cute gift shops within walking distance from your condo.
So as you can see for yourself, Las Casitas is a pretty competitive and highly recommended vacation rentaloption as it is tough to beat the convenience and the price. This is one of the main reasons it books up rather fast.
So make sure that you secure the best Las Casitas' condo for yourself and your family today! Inquire about this vacation rental and start planning!
We represent so many small, quaint facilities, privately-owned homes and we coordinate availability with local people. Add Las Casitas to your inquiry, we will get back with you, confirm availability and of course, answer any question you might have!
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"Location location location. Best beach. Las Casitas faces south, so the view is wonderful while it is protected from gusty winds. A pool would be nice and it would get more use than the tennis courts. But we still love it."
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By: Mextravel
From: Atlanta, GA
About me: Looking for Quiet & Relaxation
Location location location. Best beach. Las Casitas faces south, so the view is wonderful while it is protected from gusty winds. A pool would be nice and it would get more use than the tennis courts. But we still love it.
By: Huffster
From: Longmont Colorado
About me: Enjoys Beach & Water SportsLooking for Quiet & RelaxationSeeking a Family Vacation/Destination
Our Casitas air conditioning went out on the 2nd or 3rd day. We asked for it to be fixed. The staff came and looked at it while we left to Cozamel. They attempted to call us all afternoon but we did not get the call. When We returned to the Casita the air conditioner was not fixed. The staff had arranged for another Casita and even offered to help us move, because they could not repair the airconditioner in time. This in my mind went above and beyond what they had to do! I could not believe how much they did to make the situation right.
By: Bigdogmg
From: Omaha, Ne
About me: Seeking a Family Vacation/DestinationEnjoys Beach & Water Sports
Family with 3 boys 14, 9, and 6 enjoyed the location and layout of the Casita. Beach was great and extremely close. Snorkeling is very good with many turtles. A/C needed to be cleaned in one room before it would work good but in the other two rooms the A/C worked great. Internet was a little fussy but they came to help me get connected by changing some settings on my laptop. Anyone looking for a nice place to stay with kids will really enjoy Las Casitas. If you really want to enjoy all of Akumal rent a golf cart.
By: Divemaster Dennis
From: Lakewood Colorado
About me: Looking for Quiet & RelaxationEnjoys Beach & Water Sports
practically perfect in every way
By: Tabindc
From: Arlington, VA
About me: GolferLooking for Quiet & RelaxationEnjoys Beach & Water SportsSeeking a Family Vacation/Destination
Everything we expected and more. Had been to Akumal two times before but this was the first in Las Casitas. Ideal for our family. We will definitely be back soon.
By: Foxy Lady
From: Austin, Tx
About me: Seeking a Family Vacation/DestinationLooking for Quiet & RelaxationEnjoys Beach & Water SportsInterested in Cultural & Nature Activities
Las Casitas is always an enjoyable time when I stay there. It is great for families or couples that want their own space. You are directly on your own private beach when you walk out your back door of the casita. It is one of the prime locations in Akumal. Great experience at the the Casitas, will definitely return again, SOON!
By: SewLively
From: Fort Smith, Arkansas
About me: Enjoys Beach & Water SportsInterested in Cultural & Nature ActivitiesSeeking a Family Vacation/DestinationLooking for Quiet & Relaxation
We were very pleased with Las Casitas. We are a family of 4 with a teenage daughter and almost teen son. This location was perfect for us - quiet but near enough to pueblo and grocery, restaurants for us to walk. We felt very safe, even to let the kids go off on their own sometimes. We will definitely be coming back again.
The only item keeping the property from pure perfection was lack of a washing machine, but that's small comparatively.
Have already recommended to several friends.
By: lovinakumal
From: Canada
About me: Looking for Quiet & RelaxationTraveling SoloNewlywed/CoupleSeeking a Family Vacation/DestinationEnjoys Beach & Water Sports
I enjoyed my stay but was a bit dissapointed in the unit itself. Almost all the cuboards were locked by the owners so not much space to put things. No kettle or coffee grinder - things we like on vacation. The porch thached roof was falling apart so no real shaded space to enjoy....and those barking dogs!!!! Now that was a real pain. I come on vacation for privacy and solitude, not to hear dogs barking constantly. Too many stray cats running around and the smell of fecies was too much to bare while sitting outside. I would not recomed this unit but would certainly suggest a unit closer to the town centre, away from the dogs.
By: DivemasterDennis
From: Lakewood, Colorado
About me: Enjoys Beach & Water SportsLooking for Quiet & RelaxationInterested in Cultural & Nature Activities
Staff is the best. Sometime bug control is an issue- be prepared.
By: belle
From: denver, colorado
About me: Looking for Quiet & RelaxationSeeking a Family Vacation/DestinationEnjoys Beach & Water Sports
This was our first big vacation with our two toddlers. We were quite nervous about traveling with them, and felt we needed to be really selective about our destination. Las Casitas went far beyond our expectations: the beach was sublime, our little private patio/garden felt like a secluded paradise, it was quiet, and the condo was perfect for both my husband and me and our two children.
We definitely plan on returning, hopefully every year! The people at reception could not have been nicer, and the cleaning staff were thorough. Loved it!
By: peacenjoy
From: the Rocky Mountains of Idaho
About me: Interested in Cultural & Nature ActivitiesVery casual travelersEnjoys Beach & Water SportsLooking for Quiet & Relaxation
We enjoyed our stay at Las Casitas. We were 5 adults and we were quite comfortable, although we did not spend much time in the casita.
The patio area was perfect for enjoying the view of the bay, and the occasional breeze. I liked that there is a drying rack for wet snorkel gear or swim wear right outside the patio door.
The beach area that is just in front of the larger casitas is perfect for lounging in the sun, and close enough to slip back to the room for a cold drink when needed.
It was easy entry into the bay for snorkeling and turtle watching was great.
Inside the condo we liked that it was light and airy, the staff kept it very clean, and there was plenty of room to hang clothing and store suitcases.
Yes, there was a hair dryer in our casita. ;)
Yes, the bed was rock hard. ;)
Yes, I am glad I brought my own pillow.
Yes, they come with a resident cat or three.
Las Casitas was a very good choice for us. We stayed during low season and the foot traffic in front of us was pretty light. We enjoyed being close to restaurants, groceries, Lucy's Ice Cream and just being able to see the action on the bay.
By: Borracho
From: Nanaimo, BC. Canada
About me: Enjoys Beach & Water SportsInterested in Cultural & Nature ActivitiesDiverLooking for Quiet & RelaxationSeeking a Family Vacation/Destination
After countless visits to Hawaii, our family was ready for a change. Akumal is a beautiful part of the Yucutan and Las Casitas has the best spot on the bay. The beach is pristine . The water is warm and calm. Dive shop right next door. The surrounding village is full of shops and excellent restaurants. What more could you ask for?
By: Leon the professional
From: CT, USA
About me: Enjoys Beach & Water SportsInterested in Cultural & Nature ActivitiesLooking for Quiet & Relaxation
Everything was great, but the only problem was the ants were hard to keep at bay in the kitchen area. All food was kept in ziplock bags and we were careful to clean everything pronto and not leave crumbs or anything like that around. Still, it wasn't too bad for me, but it bothered my GF a bit. Other than that, the property is great! And my GF loved feeding the cats every day - I don't think we were suppose to, but I couldn't stop her! And allergy sufferers, don't worry about the cats, they don't come inside - I am _very_ allergic to cats and it never bothered me. Definitely check out the area restaurants - we had some wonderful meals there, and since you're so close to Tulum, check ou La Zebra on a Sunday evening.
By: Molly
From: Boulder, Colorado
About me: Seeking a Family Vacation/DestinationEnjoys Beach & Water SportsGolferLooking for Quiet & RelaxationInterested in Cultural & Nature Activities
The casita felt like an authentic mexican home and it was spacious and well equipped. It's not like a fancy condo, but it was clean (with daily maid service!)and the patio was wonderful. The location was great for snorkeling and watching the turtles surface for air in the evenings. It was easy to walk to restaurants and the grocery store. There are not a lot of restaurants to choose from, but they were all good. This is not the place for night life, but it's quiet and safe to stroll around at night. We liked that fact that we didn't need a car.
By: Teri Ann
From: Fresno California
About me: Seeking a Family Vacation/DestinationNewlywed/CoupleLooking for Quiet & RelaxationEnjoys Beach & Water SportsInterested in Cultural & Nature Activities
We LOVED this property! Great Fall special got us in! It was well appointed for us and our guest. 2 large bedrooms and 2 great bathrooms with separation enough so each couple can have their 'own' space. Kitchen was very well appointed...everything we could possibly need and even when our blender broke, they brought a new one. Get a bag of cat food while your there and you'll make fast friends with the resident kitties. Steps from the beach and steps from lounge chairs and umbrellas. They even brought a bbq on request and filled with coals and lit it for us! Safe, clean, comfortable, great views, and you can hear the happy hour bell from the Lol Ha on your patio...doesn't get any better! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
By: Deb
From: La Mirada, CA
About me: Seeking a Family Vacation/DestinationEnjoys Beach & Water SportsLooking for Quiet & Relaxation
This was the best place we've stayed at of the 4 trips down to the area. We stayed in #9 and the location of this unit was perfect. The only thing missing was that there were no curtains or shades for the windows on the beach side of this particular unit so at night we had to make sure if the lights were on that we were dressed.
By: michael
From: kemah, tx
About me: Interested in Cultural & Nature ActivitiesLooking for Quiet & RelaxationSeeking a Family Vacation/DestinationEnjoys Beach & Water Sports
Kitchen accomadations were sparse.
About me: Seeking a Family Vacation/DestinationInterested in Cultural & Nature ActivitiesEnjoys Beach & Water Sports
This was our 3rd time at Las Casitas. The location is perfect for anyone that loves the beach as you get a semi-private beach to share. Great for our family as the boys loved the beach and snorkeling. The Casitas have 3 grills to share but not a problem getting one. It was a Weber kettle grill filled with lump charcol that they came and lit when requested. If I would have known in advance how easy grilling was I would have made a couple of dinners in the condo. WiFi worked very good. Only downside was there is no pool for the kids. Even though they had the ocean they still want a pool sometime so we had to (twist my arm) go to La Buena Vida for lunch and a dip in the pool. Walking distance to happy hour at Lol Ha was great. Overall, very please with Las Casitas and would stay again.
By: Mary608
From: Madison WI
About me: Interested in Cultural & Nature ActivitiesLooking for Quiet & RelaxationEnjoys Beach & Water Sports2 Couples
Absolutely loved the location. While not fancy, it had all that we needed. The views and access to the water, restaurants, dive shops, made it one of the best beach vacations we've ever had. Beds were comfortable. Towels plush. Neighbors friendly. We can't wait to go back. We are generally budget minded travelers and had it just been hubby and I the cost during high season is more than we would have paid. But getting some good friends to join us made this 2 bdrm 2 bath unit fit our budget.
By: Shannon
From: Sacramento
About me: Enjoys Beach & Water SportsLooking for Quiet & Relaxation
Las casitas is in a great location. Love the size of the casita and the private beach. Have been to this area before and this is always my favorite location.
By: Marlene Adsit
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The casitas are perfectly located, with a nice beach and snorkeling right in front of them. It would be an ideal place for children. Each unit has a lovely and private patio. The casitas are clean and spacious and the maid service is great. The only complaint is that the cooking utensils were lacking: the knives were very dull, none of the pots had lids that fit, and there were not plastic glasses for outdoor use. We stayed in a previous casita last year that was much better equipped and they are all slightly different. Overall, I'd happily return to Las Casitas again.
By: Tom Caver
Great Service from all involved, #1 Loco Gringo
By: Nancy Terry
We loved Las Casitas, took a few days to get everything working (safe,phone, ac in one bedroom) but other than that things were good. We would go back there in a heartbeat! There were 6 of us, 4 adults and 2 children. The wireless was excellent and the view more than excellent!
By: Patricia Burks
The Las Casitas are ideally located. They are right on the water and close to shops and restaurants. We will definitely be back again SOON!
By: Mary Kerwin
We were a party of 4 (2 couples), and this was our first visit to Akumal. I did alot of research on lodgings. We were extremely satisfied with our casita. From the moment we walked in and saw the view of the the water from the wall of windows, we were happy. The layout was well suited for 2 couples. Everything was in fine working order. We hardly used the A/C because of the breezes coming off the ocean. The linens were high quality. Plenty of bottled water. There was plenty of hot water unless everyone was trying to get ready at once which happened twice during our week. Overall we all agreed that the casita and it's location were fantastic and we can't wait to return. They are not as new and upscale as units up the road on Half Moon Bay and there is no TV. So keep in mind if that will distract from your enjoyment. The WiFi worked well.
By: Andrea Clyne
The location and casitas were perfect.
By: Anna Ward
Relaxing place to stay in Mexico. Beautiful sandy beaches, Great snorkling, restaurants close by. Maria our housekeeper was wonderful.
By: Sheryl Fisher
We had an awesome trip to Las Casitas Akumal! The view from the casita is spectacular and the snorkeling is amazing!! It was so wonderful to be so close to the water and to have such easy access to the casita from the beach area!! The casita was very nice with the exception of the patio which needs to be repaved. We noticed the other patios were finished nicely and easy to walk upon. We did have an issue with the very small tiny bugs that invaded the kitchen, so all food items were kept in the refrigerator and food preparation was kept to a minimum. I addressed this issue much too late in our stay and the office personnel was very quick to respond! They were very understanding and offered to try to resolve the problem. We declined as we would have to leave the casita for a period of time and thought we could manage without their intervention. Their office was also very quick to respond any time a request was placed for more drinking water!! Our housekeeper, Mina, was wonderful and she did an excellent job cleaning our casita!! We would definitely consider staying in Las Casitas Akumal in the future!! Katie, at Loco Gringo
By: Genia Cayce
Our family had a wonderful vacation in Akumal at Las Casitas. Katie at Loco Gringo
By: Fern Pannill
Great place to eat to much, sleep to much, soak up loads of sunshine and drink to much tequila. The beach is your backyard. Couldn't get better.
By: Gregory Nichols
Breath taking view. Morning and evening. Couldnt ask for better location. Staff was very attentive and more than able to answer any and all questions we had. Will definetly be returning with family.
By: Cory Tremeer
Las Casitas is a great location. Private beach, close to town. The staff is the best I have encountered in 10 years of going to the Mayan Riviera, absolutely phenomenal. We will definitely be back. But the unit we had (#9) is on its last legs and is in desperate need of renovation. The appliances are old, the roof leaked when it rained and everything is a little bit rusty. From what we could tell, the other units were in much better repair and I think we just got the worst one.
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Great place to stay in Akumal. Right on the beach and very close to many places to eat. Happy hour at Lol Ha is a great place to meet people.
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This was our sixth time in Akumal and Las Casitas has to be our favorite... by far!! In general, the crowds have increased in Akumal but Las Casitas location on the far north end of the bay are very quiet. And this location puts in only minutes from all of the great restaurants in Akumal. Save us a spot... we'll definitely be back soon.
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Swam and snorkeled every day. Saw turtles everyday in the sea grass and lots of fish on the reef. Loved the convenience of the condo. Clean and nicely furnished and only steps from the water. Well maintained property with gracious and accommodating staff.
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This was our second visit to Las Casitas. It was even better than the first. The condo, #10 this time, was in great shape, the staff is wonderful, and the location can't be beat for convenience to fun, food, and relaxation. We snorkeled, enjoyed our floaties in the calm bay, and soaked up the sun, just steps from our wonderful patio. They may be older condos, but this one was well maintained and I would not hesitate to stay here again. Thanks Loco Gringo
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We had a marvelous time in Las Casitas. It is quite private and well guarded. The little private beach is one of the best we''ve ever used. I''d recommend you stay in a higher numbered units as the dogs next to #1 bark loudly at all times of the day and night.
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Great beach front location, off of the "main drag" of Akumal, and includes a somewhat "private" area w/o the throngs of weekend beachgoers. One of my children stepped on a sea urchin of sorts and was immediately assisted by the RedCross attendant on the beach. He was friendly, helpful, and a fun part of our stay. The place was clean and well kept, just as the description told us it would be.
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A first inning tater from Jones set the tone.
The Cincinnati Reds have been plagued by giving up first inning runs. Tonight their former ace, Aaron Harang now pitching for San Diego, was troubled by the same problem. Harang gave up a pair of two run bombs in the first inning as the Padres fell into an early hole from which they couldn't escape.
The two worst offenses in the National League did battle. With those early runs, the Pirates got all the scoring they would need. James McDonald was solid in holding the anemic Friars at bay.
Xavier Paul singled with one out in the first off Harang. Jones followed him with a drive over the fence in right. Neil Walker singled. With two outs Chris Snyder homered to left. Just like that, it was 4-0 Bucs. Harang would give up just one more hit ...
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David Einhorn increased his position in CareFusion Corp. (CFN) by 33% at the average price of $24.76 on 08/15/2011, as reported in the latest 13G filings by David Einhorn. He owns 12,668,724 shares. CareFusion is a global corporation serving the health care industry with products and services that help hospitals measurably improve the safety and quality of care. CareFusion Corp. has a market cap of $5.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.76 with a P/E ratio of 15.23 and P/S ratio of 1.62.
Andreas Halvorsen bought 1,934,612 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2011, which is 0.47% of the $11.95 billion portfolio of Viking Global Investors LP. John Keeley owns 188,290 shares as of 06/30/2011, an increase of 23.69% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.0835% of the $6.13 billion portfolio of Keeley Fund Management. Edward Owens owns 4,284,654 shares as of 06/30/2011, an increase of 20.07% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.5852% of the $19.89 billion portfolio of Vanguard Health Care Fund. George Soros owns 9,200 shares as of 06/30/2011, a decrease of 67.03% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.0035% of the $7.11 billion portfolio of Soros Fund Management LLC.
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Another great compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A550 won't compare to some more high-end units, but considering the price tag and the features on offer, it's an excellent value-for-money product.
The entry-level digital camera market is a competitive place. There are many models vying for your hard-earned cash, and little to really distinguish them. At this price point, you don't tend to get anything amazing and so you should focus on finding a solid unit that does everything well. Canon's latest entry into this space, the PowerShot A550, satisfies these criteria by offering good picture quality, a handful of manual features and a 4x zoom.
The A550 sports a 7.1-megapixel sensor, which seems to be the standard these days across most compact models. We ran it through our usual combination of tests, using some subjective analysis and our Imatest software, and it did well in all regards.
It scored 1415 in our sharpness test, which is a good result, but not outstanding. It's in line with other entry-level 7.1-megapixel sensors that we've seen. Our test shots looked good, with reasonably crisp edges that only showed minor fringing. We'd be satisfied enlarging these shots somewhat, but as you'd expect, a unit carrying this price tag isn't going to produce results that are suitable for huge prints.
Meanwhile, in the chromatic aberration test, Imatest gave it a score of .108%, which is quite a good result. We did notice a little haloing, and our shots exhibited some blurring towards the edges, but it wasn't worse than any other comparably priced units.
As usual, Canon has our colour test's number, with the A550 achieving a brilliant result of 6.21. This is excellent, indicating superior colour reproduction and no major inaccuracies. As our test charts indicate, red was the only colour that exhibited any noticeable error, but this is a common situation with compact cameras and shouldn't be an issue at all.
In our final test for image noise, the A550 also impressed with a low score of .70% at ISO 100. Most entry-level compact cameras score closer to .9%, so this is a great result. We saw no signs of noise in our test shots; everything was smooth and clean. The noise scaled about as we expected with higher sensitivities, and even at ISO 400 the shots were quite useable. At ISO 800 the noise becomes a little more colourful and thus more prominent, but even then, most people should be perfectly satisfied with its 4x6in-sized photos.
We also ran our usual array of speed tests and were extremely impressed with the A550's performance. It exhibited .08 seconds of shutter lag, which is what we expected, but its shot-to-shot time of 1.1 seconds and its power-up time of 1.6 seconds are extremely quick, and should ensure you never miss a valuable moment.
While the PowerShot range is typically known for its more advanced manual cameras, in recent times it has featured simpler models. The A550 falls squarely into this 'simple' category. While it does offer a manual mode, it isn't a true manual mode and there are no aperture, shutter or program priority modes like you'd find on some of the more costly PowerShot models. Instead, the manual mode merely offers the option to adjust things like ISO sensitivity and white balance. Sensitivities are available up to ISO 800. Also, it has both preset and manual white balance options. Several metering modes are on offer, but as you'd anticipate from an entry level unit, proper focus controls are a little lacking. We did have a few focus issues when photographing our test charts, with several shots coming out blurry.
The PowerShot series is not known for its aesthetic appeal and the A550 follows that trend. It sports the same silver-coloured, plastic design with the same jutting right-hand grip as its predecessors. It's perfectly functional, but may not satisfy those buyers who are after a funky fashion-piece as well as a camera. It's a heavy unit by compact camera standards, and it feels quite sturdy, despite being mostly plastic.
It has a function-wheel and a five-way directional pad that can be used to navigate its interface. The menu uses Canon's standard layout, which is quite intuitive and should serve novice users well. It runs off two AA batteries; another common theme of this series of cameras.
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What you might consider doing is welding in some spacers into your spring pockets so you can run common coil-over springs instead of the units installed now. It will give you many more options to choose from. Just a 1" long piece of steel tubing either on the ID or OD of the spring in each pocket would suffice. Just make sure that at full droop, the spring can't fall out.
It is always difficult to make a car as light as yours ride well. Mainly that is due to the high unsprung weight in the rear axle. The rear axle and the tire/wheel assembly is very heavy in relation to the weight of the rear half of the car. Getting the spring rates right and then the shock valving right can be tricky.
If you would take a photo of the current springs on the car and provide us with an accurate measurement of the spring wire diameter, the overall spring diameter and with the photo we can determine the number of active coils I can calculate fairly precisely the spring rate. That will help you greatly in determining where to go next with spring selection. Also give us the spring free height (unisinstalled) and the height of the spring at ride height. Once we know the rate of the spring we can then easily determine how much load the spring is supporting. Finally, with the springs out of the rear end, set the car at the ride height you want and get the dimension between the spring seats. That is the final bit of info we will need to help you select a proper spring.
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"The only thing hes experienced is lots of support from teammates Corey Webster, Aaron Ross and Antrel Rolle, who have all been benched (or in Rolles case, moved from corner to safety) at one point or another. All of them responded, whether immediately (Ross with two interceptions against the Eagles in Week 3) or down the line (Webster in the 07 playoff run)."
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Goal: To recognize schools that have successfully executed model STEAM programs or schools that have effectively incorporated the arts into integrated learning.
Up to eight (8) $10,000 awards will be given for total funding of $80,000.
STEAM integrates the Arts as an essential component in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, thereby developing students' creativity and critical thinking skills and encouraging an innovative and creative workforce.
NOTE: These schools may not identify themselves as a STEAM school or program, yet execute curriculum that incorporates STEAM subjects.
Ovation has developed these award guidelines in consultation with the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) and Americans for the Arts (AFTA). All three agencies will distribute the guidelines, and Ovation will conduct a peer-review panel including representatives from PCAH and AFTA.
The awardees will be honored in a special ceremony in Washington, D.C., and will be highlighted through the national online platforms of PCAH, AFTA and Ovation.
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The third round of the Presidential Innovation Fellows program has three foci:
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- Data Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Data Resources to Improve Americans' Lives (opening government data in agencies including Census, NOAA, Interior)
- By the People, for the People: Crowdsourcing to Improve Government (tap crowdsourcing to enhance OSM, the patent process, disaster response among others )
Fellow are well-paid (100K +), based out of agencies in DC, and typically work for 9-13 months (though they can participate for up to four years). Applications opened March 6 and are open until April 7. These sound like great positions for individuals with the right stuff.
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On Monday, Jan. 31 and Tuesday, Feb. 1 the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center at Nokuse Plantation, just east of Freeport, was host for visits by two groups of Florida state representatives and educators. On Monday Rep. Matt Gaetz and Rep. Brad Drake visited the center and on Tuesday Rep. Marti Coley, Washington County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Cook and Executive Director Patrick McDaniel of the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium were there.
Each group of representatives and educators was able to observe the educational offerings of the center in action as students from Bay County schools were attending their previously scheduled classes to get hands-on experience in Florida's ecological and environmental issues.
The students are bused to the center where they are divided into their normal class groups. First, they are welcomed by Christina Scally, the center's director, and view a video on the Exxon Valdez oil spill cleanup. Following this the class groups rotate through class sessions including: A tour through the Exhibit Center which features displays of Florida fauna and flora, including an active bee hive and audible calls and sounds of the forest; a hands-on laboratory class about the problems of cleaning up oil spills in a marine environment; an outdoor class about micro-ecosystems featuring a hands-on lesson about collecting samples from a pond with a dip net to find what creatures are present; and an introduction to Florida turtles with the chance to touch and hold the animals. Everyone goes on a trail walk where they are introduced to tree and plant identification.


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A comet is a small body in the solar system that orbits the Sun and (at least occasionally) exhibits a coma (or atmosphere) and/or a tail - both primarily from the effects of solar radiation upon the comet's nucleus, which itself is a minor body composed of rock, dust, and ices.
Comets' orbits are constantly changing: their origins are in the outer solar system, and they have a propensity to be highly affected (or perturbed) by relatively close approaches to the major planets.
Some are moved into sungrazing orbits that destroy the comets when they near the Sun, while others are thrown out of the solar system forever.


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When cold weather comes, my family always asks when I'm going to make this hearty soup. Cabbage is a perfect partner for potatoes. —Gwen Fritsch, Eastlake, Ohio
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- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth, divided
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled, halved and sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 to 3 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a Dutch oven, saute the cabbage, onion and celery in butter for 1 minute. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes. Set aside 1/2 cup broth. Add potatoes and remaining broth to cabbage mixture.
- Whisk flour and reserved broth until smooth; stir into cabbage mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir a small amount of hot broth into sour cream; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Add dill and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Yield: 2 quarts.
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U.S. News today released the results of its Best Diets rankings, including a brand new category of Best Diets for Healthy Eating, and you might be surprised by the findings. The top three best diets for healthy eating … drum roll please … were the DASH Diet, the TLC Diet and the Mediterranean Diet. The worst three? The Atkins Diet, the Raw Food Diet and the Paleo Diet.
After six months of in-depth research and analysis of 20 popular diets, 22 experts — comprised of medical doctors, dieticians and health educators — rated each diet from 1 to 5 in seven categories: overall, weight loss (short term), weight loss (long term), easy to follow, nutrition, safety, for diabetes and for heart health.
The new category, Best Diets for Healthy Eating, ranked diets on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 5 being the best), weighing heavily on safety and nutrition. Keep in mind that this category was not intended to be the "Top Diets to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week" list that you might find advertised on the cover of Cosmopolitan; this list is more likely to appear in something like Prevention magazine, and each diet's weight-loss potential takes a backseat to health, safety and nutrition.
We reviewed the three best and the three worst diets for healthy eating so we could give you the CliffNotes version of each:
Top 3 BEST Diets for Healthy Eating
1. DASH Diet (score: 4.8)
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When it comes to the Sun, we're most familiar with the wavelengths in the visible spectrum it beams down to Earth, but when viewed with the right equipment a rainbow of diverse wavelengths emerge.
Courtesy of NASA and their Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), we're treated to a rather novel look at the surface of the sun. They write:
Taking a photo of the sun with a standard camera will provide a familiar image: a yellowish, featureless disk, perhaps colored a bit more red when near the horizon since the light must travel through more of Earth's atmosphere and consequently loses blue wavelengths before getting to the camera's lens. The sun, in fact, emits light in all colors, but since yellow is the brightest wavelength from the sun, that is the color we see with our naked eye — which the camera represents, since one should never look directly at the sun. When all the visible colors are summed together, scientists call this "white light."
Specialized instruments, either in ground-based or space-based telescopes, however, can observe light far beyond the ranges visible to the naked eye. Different wavelengths convey information about different components of the sun's surface and atmosphere, so scientists use them to paint a full picture of our constantly changing and varying star.
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Thomas Shevory, Ithaca College
This posting is part of occasional series, based upon a bicycle tour around the Great Lakes, starting with Lake Huron.
July 24, 2011
I wasn't exactly sure where to begin this journey, but eventually decided upon Sarnia, Ontario. Mostly this is because it was the shortest drive from Ithaca, and close to the U.S. border. After a little web investigation, I learned that it had a train station where I could leave my car, free, "at my own risk." Ideal.
It's about a six hour drive to Sarnia from Ithaca, across the New York State Thruway, and then over the Lewiston Bridge into Canada. It's not exactly a picturesque drive. It seems that the area up from Buffalo over to Hamilton, St. Catherines, and Toronto, has become quite the megalopolis.
I haven't been to this part of Canada in a while, and you notice the ethnic and racial diversity that has resulted from Canada's relatively liberal immigration policies. As anti-immigration sentiment has increased in the U.S., Canada has become increasingly attractive to immigrants, a factor that has no doubt contributed to the vibrancy of its economy, not to mention its cultural diversity.
When I needed gas, the station's pumps wouldn't take my credit card. I went to ask about the problem. "The machines won't take American cards," the clerk informed me. "You need to scan it in here." "Don't trust Americans, I see." I joked. She laughed. "I don't blame you."
I checked into a Comfort Inn in Sarnia and asked where the train station was. The clerk at the registration desk directed me to the other side of town. The ride over gave me a chance to check out the place. The city was quite deserted on a Sunday evening, exactly as you might expect. I noticed a nice park along the river.
Unfortunately, the interstate runs right through the city's center, bifurcating it. Still, it seemed like a nice place, with active businesses and stable neighborhoods. Sarnia, with a population of just over 70,000, is the largest city on Lake Huron. As a general rule, I like Canadian cities.
The great French explorer LaSalle named Sarnia "The Rapids," due to its location on what was eventually called the St. Claire River. Sarnia is an oil town. Nearby Oil Springs was the location of the first commercial oil drilling operation in the U.S. or Canada. The oil complex along the river is legacy to this past, and was apparently once featured on the back of the Canadian ten dollar bill.
Oil, of course, means chemicals, and Sarnia has a central place in what's known as Canada's "chemical valley." Although the chemical industry has declined here, there are still a number of plants.
As a result, Sarnia has the heaviest air pollution load of any city in Ontario. In 2005, the area released 131 million kilograms of air pollutants from the 23 chemical plants nearby. Sarnia is also, it turns out, one of the leading producers of greenhouse gasses in Canada, representing 21 percent of Ontario's total emissions.
Near to Sarnia is an Aamjiwnaang First Nation reserve. The health of the residents there has been severely affected by all of the chemical pollution. Live births of males are nearly half of those for live females, making it the lowest recorded anywhere on earth. Such a pattern would be consistent with exposure to chemical toxins.
Miscarriage and stillborn rates have been reported to be as high as 39 percent. Moreover, it isn't just the native population being affected. A study comparing hospital admission rates between Sarnia and London found much higher rates for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in Sarnia. You won't find this information on the Sarnia Wikipedia page or city website.
Sarnia had a moment in the pop cultural sunlight when Michael Moore came to interview residents for his 2004 film, Bowling for Columbine, and he later returned for more interviews for his 2007 film, Sicko.
I found an ATM that would work and decided to take a fair amount of cash. Conflicts over the debt ceiling increase have been raging in the U.S. I was a little worried that there might be a default. The dollar's collapse would make the Canadian part of this trip a lot more expensive.
I found a Thai restaurant for dinner. The owner was very friendly, and I ate as a violent storm made its way through. It had rained heavily for much of the drive over. I was hoping that it would clear out a little. I don't mind riding in the rain, especially if it's a warm rain, but lightening makes me nervous.
Nice article..
Just a clarification of your post..
You mentioned..
"Although the chemical industry has declined here, there are still a number of plants. As a result, Sarnia has the heaviest air pollution load of any city in Ontario. In 2005, the area released 131 million kilograms of air pollutants from the 23 chemical plants nearby. Sarnia is also, it turns out, one of the leading producers of greenhouse gasses in Canada, representing 21 percent of Ontarios total emissions."
Yes.. all true.. but much of that heavy air pollution has been attributed to Indiana and Illinois heavy industries which blow their plumes of pollution on a path westward..of which Sarnia is on the central path of. It's become quite a focus of further studies - how to attribute how much of it is from the US and how much of it is from local industry.
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