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Marshall Headphones intros Stanmore speaker
Marshall Headphones has announced the Stanmore ($400), a new Bluetooth speaker. Modeled after a vintage Marshall amp, the Stanmore also has analog knobs for control. The Stanmore puts out 80 watts of total output from a 5 1/4" woofer and two 3/4" tweeters.
Optical output is also included with the Stanmore, so devices including the Apple TV can be connected to the speaker. A 3.5mm input and RCA input are on board, as well. Marshall's Stanmore is available now in black or cream.
Apple TV 6.0 update pulled after bricking complaints
Apple has pulled Apple TV Software Update 6.0, which was released last Friday. The software update — which provided support for iTunes Radio, among other enhancements — caused some Apple TVs to fail during the update process, requiring an iTunes restore. According to reports, some Apple TVs have been "bricked" (rendered inoperable) due to the update, while others were unable to download any content. Apple TV 5.3 is currently shown as the "up to date" software once more. [via 9to5Mac]
Apple releases Apple TV Software Update 6.0
Apple has released Apple TV Software Update 6.0, the latest feature and content update for its set-top box. The new version provides support for Apple's new iTunes Radio streaming service, introduced in iOS 7 and iTunes 11.1 for users in the U.S., along with several other enhancement, including the ability to browse and purchase from the iTunes Store, sync Podcast stations across multiple Apple TV and iOS devices, and access videos from the new Shared Streams feature in iOS 7.
The update also lists support for AirPlay from iCloud, a new feature that will allow users to play videos from iTunes in the Cloud using an iOS device, and highlights the new content channels that were added at the end of August. Apple TV Software Update 6.0 is available now for the second- and third-generation Apple TV and can be downloaded by selecting Settings, General, Check for Updates.
Apple TV software refresh Sept. 18 to add new features
Although not addressed during yesterday's media event, the Apple TV is scheduled for a software update on Sept. 18, AllThingsD reports. One new feature in the update will let users stream their purchased iTunes content to another user's Apple TV using AirPlay. The content will stream directly from the cloud to an Apple TV — it will no longer be necessary to download the content to an iOS device to send to the TV. It's also likely that the update will contain iTunes Radio, Apple's new music exploration service. The software update will be released the same day as iOS 7.
Apple shipments signal new Apple TV?
Three recent shipments of "set top boxes" received by Apple in August could signify a new upcoming version of its Apple TV. A blog post citing bills of lading documents notes that Apple received a 35,000-pound shipment from Shenzhen, China on Aug. 25 described as "Set Top Box with Communication Function." An Aug. 18 shipment with the same weight was described as "Set Top Boxes," and an initial 15,000-pound shipment of set top boxes was received another week earlier on Aug. 11. The large shipments came from Apple supplier BYD; a previous shipment of "set top boxes" from Apple partner Hon Hai/Foxconn in December 2012 contained prior-generation Apple TVs. It's possible Apple could reveal a new TV product — a refreshed Apple TV or something else — at the company's Sept. 10 event, which is believed to be focused on iPhones and iOS 7. If not, a later expected event for new iPads could bring news of a new TV-related product. [via Panjiva]
TV Shows disappear from Apple TV menu in outage
Apple TV is experiencing an unusual outage that is preventing users from accessing the TV Shows features of the devices. As of this writing, the TV Shows icon has been missing for over an hour.
A number of users have tweeted about the issue within the past hour, and our devices are not seeing the icon, either. Apple has yet to comment on the outage.
Updated: The TV Shows app returned to U.S. Apple TVs after a roughly five-hour outage.
ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes added to Apple TV
Apple has added ESPNEWS and ESPN Deportes to the ESPN channel list on Apple TV. ESPNEWS is ESPN's 24-hour sports news channel, and ESPN Deportes is the company's Spanish-language sports channel. There are now seven ESPN channels on Apple TV, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, and Goal Line, the last of which is a live college football channel only available during college football Saturdays.
All of the ESPN channels require a cable provider sign-in. It's a big week for new channels on Apple TV, as Vevo, Disney, Disney XD, The Weather Channel, and the Smithsonian Channel were just added on Tuesday.
Apple TV adds Vevo, Disney, Weather Channel, Smithsonian channels
Apple has added new channels to Apple TV today — Vevo, Disney Channel, Disney XD, The Weather Channel, and the Smithsonian Channel. Disney XD is a separate channel from Disney Channel, aimed at preteens and teenagers; both Disney channels require signing in with a selected cable provider. Smithsonian Channel includes a collection of on-demand videos, and does not require an existing cable TV subscription. After requesting your city or zip code, The Weather Channel uses a new interface to show you today's weather, full-screen hourly and 10-day forecasts, region-specific forecast videos, access to Weather Channel shows, topics of interest, and featured videos.
It was expected that Vevo would be introduced to the device soon, and the channel has both live and on-demand music videos. Interestingly, a system update isn't needed to see the new channels, which means a prior update enabled Apple to add full-fledged channels to the Apple TV at any time. The new channels do not appear to be available outside of the United States at this point.
Apple pushes forward with major TV content providers?
A new report from Quartz suggests that Apple is continuing to pursue talks for a future television offering. The report suggests that Apple has shifted its focus to negotiating directly with individual content providers rather than traditional cable companies. New sources familiar with the matter have revealed that Apple is negotiating with production studios and networks such as Disney's ESPN, Time Warner's HBO, and Viacom about possible strategies. Additionally, Apple reportedly has concluded that it "doesn't need all, even most, content providers on board before it can release a TV set that people would buy," rather just "enough good programming to distinguish the new product."
While it remains unclear what stage these talks are at, sources indicate that Apple's strategy could involve forming its own pay television service with content delivered entirely over the Internet—a virtual multichannel video programming distributor ("MVPD"), akin to planned offerings from Google, Intel, and Sony. With agreements from content providers, Apple could also offer channel-specific apps without the need for an existing cable television subscription. Apple has already gradually rolled out new services to the current Apple TV set top box, with both ESPN and HBO GO being added in a software update in June. These apps, however, depend on existing cable television subscriptions to the ESPN and HBO channels, as well as streaming agreements with specific cable providers.
Vevo coming to Apple TV this week?
Following previous reports that music video site Vevo is developing an Apple TV app, the Wall Street Journal has confirmed that Vevo—a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group—has already signed a deal with Apple to deliver on-demand music videos to the Apple TV along with a new channel of original programming. The Wall Street Journal cites "people familiar with the matter" as noting that Apple could release the Vevo Apple TV app as soon as this week. A similar deal has been made with Samsung, however its launch is reportedly "a few weeks away."
Isaacson: Apple TV revolution stalled on cable bundling
In a CNBC interview, Steve Jobs biographer Walter Isaacson was asked what's "gone wrong" with Apple's plan to revolutionize TV, which Isaacson heard firsthand from Jobs before his death in 2011. While the hardware and software were reportedly not problems, getting all the cable providers on board with on-demand programming was the main issue, Isaacson said. "That's very hard with the cable bundling system we have," he said.
When Jobs spoke of cracking the code to TV, "He was talking about being able to get whatever you want, on demand, like you could with any song for 99 cents instantly in the original iTunes store," Isaacson said. And creating an easy interface for viewers isn't the problem. "That is something I think Apple can crack," he said, suggesting that the goal was to eliminate multiple remote controls and multiple boxes in favor of a simpler control system anyone could understand.
Report: Vevo developing Apple TV music video app
Music video site Vevo is developing an Apple TV app that will play its 24/7 music video channel, according to AdAge. The app would play Vevo TV, a traditional music video channel that plays videos around the clock without letting viewers select which videos they want to watch. Vevo already has both a regular and iPad-only HD app for iOS. Neither Apple nor Vevo commented on the report.
Apple pursues TV content apps, proposes ad-skip service
As Apple has recently released Apple TV app-like sections for HBO and ESPN while readying a Time Warner Cable app, the company has also "talked in-depth with other big distributors about similar apps," according to The New York Times. So far, Apple's move into TV has been focused on cooperating with distributors and programmers, though its "grand vision" — long-rumored to involve a TV set — is still a mystery. Apple apparently intends to collect fees from distributors to provide enhanced service while continuing to keep current subscribers paying for cable. An example of this enhanced service should be seen in the upcoming Time Warner app, which some say will offer a programming guide that's "far superior" to Time Warner's. It's also noted that Apple has proposed an ad-skipping technology that would charge users for skipping ads, as reported earlier this week by Jessica Lessin. The technology would aim to compensate networks for ad revenue lost, preserving a monetization option for digitally distributed TV programming.
Maclocks intros Apple TV Security Mount
Maclocks has introduced the Apple TV Security Mount ($45). Made from aluminum and colored black to match the Apple TV, the security mount includes a bracket and lock to keep an Apple TV secure. The design allows for proper ventilation to prevent overheating, and protecting against Wi-Fi signal loss.
The Apple TV Security Mount can be secured to any flat surface using mounting holes in the bracket, and a security cable lock can be added for $20. Maclocks' Apple TV Security Mount is available now.
Apple nearing Time Warner deal for TV programs
Apple is close to a deal with Time Warner Cable that would give Time Warner subscribers access to channels on Apple TV, Bloomberg reports. An agreement between the two companies could be announced "within a few months," according to sources. A recent Apple TV update added HBO GO and WatchESPN to the device, among other subscription services. Sources also say Apple is hiring Hulu senior vice president Pete Distad to help negotiate with media and cable companies.
Apple: 1B TV episodes, 380m movies downloaded
Noted within Apple's official announcement regarding HBO GO and WatchESPN launching on Apple TV, the company has disclosed that iTunes users have downloaded more than one billion TV episodes and 380 million movies from iTunes. While the numbers pale by comparison with app and song download numbers, they represent interesting milestones for video content. Apple notes that iTunes users are now purchasing more than 800,000 TV episodes and more than 350,000 movies per day. The Apple TV now offers users more than 60,000 movies and more than 230,000 TV episodes.
Apple TV Software Update 5.3 adds HBO Go, ESPN, more
Apple today released Apple TV Software Update 5.3, the latest update for its second- and third-generation set-top boxes. The latest update adds support for HBO GO, WatchESPN, Sky News, Qello, and Crunchyroll for users in specific regions such as the United States. HBO GO and WatchESPN require cable subscriptions through participating providers. Qello offers both paid and free subscriptions for users to watch on-demand HD concerts and music documentaries. A free live stream of Sky News will be accessible for users in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland. Apple notes that "Crunchyroll, the leading global video service for Japanese Anime and Asian media, will allow subscribers worldwide to watch the latest HD shows one hour after they air in Japan."
Apple has yet to update its Apple TV Software Update page with more detailed information on the release, so it is unclear yet if there are any other changes. Apple TV Software Update 5.3 is available now via the Software Update feature of the Apple TV's Settings menu.
Apple TV beta reveals iTunes Radio support
A new report confirms that the Apple TV will include support for Apple's recently unveiled iTunes Radio service. With the initial Apple TV Software beta, released to developers alongside the iOS 7 beta, iTunes Radio appears as a standalone app with its own icon. A series of stations compiled by Apple is apparently provided, along with the ability for users to create custom stations based on an artist, genre, or song and purchase the currently playing song through iTunes. [via 9to5Mac]
WWDC 2013 Keynote: Live Updates + Insights Here
Apple's WWDC 2013 keynote is about to begin in San Francisco, California, with iOS 7, an Apple music streaming service nicknamed iRadio, and new Mac computers/software expected to be officially announced. We'll be providing live updates throughout the course of the event to let you know what's happening with iOS 7, any new iOS-related accessories, and other products that may be announced. Click on the title of this article for the latest details as they happen.
Note: We've moved iOS-related updates to the top of the article so you can see them before the Mac-related news.
Note 2: The event is now over, with all updates below.
Apple TV software, iOS accessory exploits appear
Two hacks capable of exploiting Apple products have recently surfaced. Plexconnect allows the Plex media player client to run on Apple TV without jailbreaking the device. While an iOS Plex app has been available, this new hack puts Plex on the Apple TV with nothing more than a brief connection between the Apple TV and a computer, thanks to a trick that re-routes the Trailers application to a different web address. Apple will likely respond quickly to patch this exploit.
Another Apple hack comes through a phone charger and exploits iOS devices. Researchers from Georgia Tech claim to have developed an accessory that can invisibly install malware on a device running the newest version of iOS. The malicious charger is built around a $45 open-source single-board computer, and it can allegedly compromise an iOS device in less than a minute. Researchers plan on revealing the charger at July's Black Hat security conference; it's unclear whether the charger uses a Dock Connector or Lightning interface. [via 9to5Mac, Forbes]


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What Is Your Favorite Number?
So what's your favorite number? Get your mind out of the gutter. It's actually not that high. Go figure too. I would have said the same one as you're thinking. Or one less. Then I can owe you one.
UK Guardian: The World's Favorite Number is 7
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Magnificent views are perfectly showcased by this home's distinctive modern design. Nearly five acres ensure total privacy on its rare hilltop site. Varied landscape features include flat lawns, walled courtyards, walking paths and charming meditation gardens. Patios, decks and a stunning pool terrace provide wonderful outdoor living. A circular motor court reveals a welcoming entrance portico. Once inside, the central gallery leads to both formal and informal spaces. Floor-to-ceiling glass in living and dining rooms frames a breathtaking view of the entire Salt Lake Valley and its surrounding mountains. Sleek sandstone fireplaces warm the main living areas, and there are sophisticated modern finishes, gorgeous wood floors and clean-lined custom cabinets throughout the home. The kitchen is spacious yet cozy, and entertaining is easy with a butler's panty and catering alcove. An intimate library has an adjoining office space with beautiful built-ins. The private master retreat features a Zen-style courtyard and an elegant Carrera marble spa bathroom. Family bedrooms are on the garden level, each with well-appointed ensuite baths. Recreational spaces include a poolside media/game room, wet bar and exercise area. An oversized four-car garage with workshop and valet room has vast storage space. Minutes from downtown, this is a secluded oasis with scenic views from every room.
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By Jonathan Stempel and Sweta Singh
BANGALORE May 28 (Reuters) - KeyCorp (KEY.N: Cotización), a large U.S. Midwest regional bank, said mounting loan losses could cause net charge-offs to double from its prior forecast, causing its shares to drop as much as 11.1 percent.
In a filing late Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Cleveland-based bank projected full-year net charge-offs in the range of 1 percent to 1.3 percent, up from its prior forecast of 0.65 percent to 0.90 percent.
KeyCorp said net charge-offs in the second quarter and possibly the third quarter could be higher than the new range, citing exposure to residential homebuilders, and in its education and home improvement loan portfolios.
In morning trading, KeyCorp shares were down $2.17, or 9.9 percent, to $19.78, after earlier falling to $19.51.
KeyCorp spokesman William Murschel declined to immediately elaborate on the filing.
Many U.S. banks have struggled with mounting credit losses as the economy slowed and housing market slumped, making it more difficult for many borrowers to keep current on their debts.
Several analysts lowered their profit forecasts for KeyCorp, and some questioned whether the bank could sustain its $1.50 per share quarterly dividend. This equated to a 6.83 percent dividend yield as of Tuesday's market close. Continuación...


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The D5000 has Nikon's excellent Active D-Lighting dynamic range booster, which now has four levels of compensation, as well as automatic and off modes. It's a very good system, flattening out the contrast curve to boost shadow detail and subtly dim highlights to avoid burning out. You only really notice the effect in very high contrast situations, but it does work well, with no detectable negative impact on image quality even at the highest setting.
In order to control the camera's considerable versatility the D500 has a dual menu system. The main shooting settings are displayed on the monitor along with basic exposure information, a match-needle meter and a graphic representation of the selected aperture. However to change any settings, such as drive mode or ISO sensitivity, you have to press the bottom left button to bring up the settings display, navigate to and adjust the setting with the D-pad, then press OK to confirm. It's quite a fiddly operation and requires two hands. Other similar control systems on rival camera are a lot more slick and easy to use. Fortunately the main menu is a lot better though out, and includes a very handy "recent settings" page that allows you to quickly undo any changes, and an extensive custom settings menu.
There is also an extensive retouch menu, including D-Lighting adjustment, red-eye correction, cropping, rotation, distortion correction, perspective adjustment, a variety of colour balance and filter effects. There is also a useful in-camera Raw processing option, as well as multi-image overlay and stop-motion animation. It's almost as much fun playing with the retouch menu as it is taking pictures with the camera.
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Just make sure you dry and oil it well when you're done!
Once again I'm not entirely sure where this topic belongs
I replaced my lab's ultrasonic cleaner today (i'm a private practice dental tech) and brought home the old one. It actually works perfectly but we needed a bigger capacity.
I've thrown in just about every rusty, corroded tool I have around here, which not only cleaned the hell of them.. it's actually brought back the stainless finishes I never thought I'd see again.
I'm thinking about stripping down the guns and giving them the deepest cleaning they've ever had. Any objections?
Just make sure you dry and oil it well when you're done!
oh man can you clean mine?!!?
How much do those run, and can you readily purchase the media?
Sounds like a good all purpose cleaner/polisher...
Gunshop near me charges $35??? or so to disassemble, clean guns, and then re-assemble them. They do a VERY brisk business.
Lube well, and enjoy!
Yeah it's amazing.
I just used hot water, Joe Blow (espresso machine cleaner), and turned the freak'n thing on. Stuck the entire frame in after everything was stripped and just watch particles of crap peeling off.
I really wish I had a camera.. when I get one I'll post some pics of the process. I keep my guns pretty freak'n clean, but wow.
Dried and lubed and it looks as good as when I bought it.
If anyone's interested in purchasing an ultrasonic cleaner I'll look into how you'd order one. I've never seen one outside of the dental field but I'm sure they're around. IF NOT I'll call Patterson Dental in the morning and see if a medical/dental license is required for an order.
Not really sure how much they are... but it might pay for itself in the long run.
I'm off to the range.
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This is part two of our professional editor's posts about CNF. It explains the dilemmas authors face writing in this genre that straddle facts and fiction, sometimes uncomfortably. Have a read!
by Joyce Gram, writer and editor
Last week in Part One, I introduced you to creative nonfiction, that apparent oxymoron so beautifully explored by Brenda Miller and Suzanne Paola in Tell It Slant: Writing and Shaping Creative Nonfiction. Creative nonfiction poses particular challenges; Miller and Paolo call it "a tricky business." On the one hand, the writer is striving to turn real life into art. On the other hand, she must deal with the issues that come attached with that "real life." Can you, for example, when writing from your own memory, place a character in an imaginative place because you don't exactly remember the scene? Can you, in order to set up the scene properly, simply create the characters you need? Can you, because you don't remember the dialogue verbatim, put words in a character's mouth? In short, how much of your imagination can you use?
Tell It Slant spends many pages on these basic questions of creative nonfiction. Central to the issues is that, whatever you are writing about, it is "the self that inhabits the prose of creative nonfiction." This "I" picks and chooses among the facts, re-creates the essential scenes, makes crucial decisions about what to include and what to exclude, decides on the opening line that will set up the voice of the piece. Say the authors, "The 'I' gives the essay its personality, both literally and figuratively."
But, as you create this persona for your piece, you are establishing a relationship between yourself and your reader, a relationship that goes to the heart of creative nonfiction: "In creative nonfiction—more so, perhaps, than in any other genre—readers assume a real person behind the artifice, an author who speaks directly to the reader." For this relationship to work, the writer must establish a level of trust—a "pact with the reader." Your reader will assume, because you are presenting your work as a piece of nonfiction, that this is a "true story," rooted in the real world. In return for this assumption—this faith in you as a writer—you must "pledge ... both to be as honest as possible with the reader and to make this conversation worthwhile."
Brenda Miller and Suzanne Paola, Tell It Slant: Writing and Shaping Creative Nonfiction. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005. See especially chapter 8, "The Particular Challenges of Creative Nonfiction."
Julie speaking: Once an author has answered the myriad questions that present themselves during the research stage, the writing has to draw on the techniques of fiction. Your story certainly deserves the best of the craft, including tension and pace, characterization, plot, theme, dialogue, and more.
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A Color Blind Man Sees His Kids' Eyes For The First Time [Video]
This video is amazing. For his birthday, a man's family gives him glasses that allow color blind people to see vibrant colors for the first time. It's touching to see him look around, taking everything in, telling his wife, "it's super overwhelming". But when she says, "look at your kids' eyes...they're so pretty", the video gets emotional. Watch, and try not to get choked up:


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The Department of Political Science offers graduate courses leading to the Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science with specializations in American Politics, Global Politics, or Political Theory; and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science with a specialization in Global Politics, which includes the two core areas of Comparative Politics and International Relations and the four elective areas of Comparative Social Policy, Foreign Policy Analysis, Global Governance, and Political Development. In cooperation with Loyola's School of Law, the Department also offers a dual MA/JD degree. Undergraduate majors in the Department are eligible to apply for the five-year BA/MA program. The Department's goal is to offer students a personalized education within a distinctive graduate program.
The Department of Political Science offers graduate courses in a number of fields and subfields. Most classes are conducted in a seminar form. Specific attention is given to the individual needs of the students. All graduate classes are conducted by full-time members of the department. In addition to directed reading and research studies conducted for individual students, the following field and subfield areas are covered:
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I took a rat home from the pet store, she was in the same cage with her brothers and according to the owners she's around 2 months old.
I knew there's a chance for pregnancy so i tried to find signs of it.
On monday it will be 3 weeks that i had her for but i heard some rats wait 24 days to give birth and it might not be visible until the last few days.
On the day i took her home she was 125 grams, i don't remember the in-between measurements but she wasn't gaining as much weight as i saw pregnant mothers do, she also got bigger (i mean the whole rat, not her belly) since i took her home so some weight gain is justified. But I weighted her 4 days ago, she was 180 grams and today she was 203, so she's gaining almost 6 grams every day and that's a lot, unless she's nearing birth.
She also seems to rest much more, on default she's full of energy and jumps around but in the last few days she rests a lot, especialy on her side. Also sometimes she goes hyper and either arranges the clothes she stuffed before her house or looks like she's really searching for something. She's not agressive, i go to her cage and she goes up to me, she's very curious and when i put my hand in she licks it.
Her 2 bottom nipples are showing a little and she might became a little bigger near her belly but nowhere near as huge as i saw mama rats (it still could be a smaller litter).
By these signs, do you think she could be prego? I'll post a picture tomorrow but i want to leave her alone for today.


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The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is in Hull visiting those left homeless as a result of the recent floods.
Accompanied by the Bishop of Hull, the Rt Rev Richard Frith, Dr Sentamu will also meet clergy, local church members, volunteers, and council representatives.
Hull, which falls within Dr Sentamu's diocese, has been dubbed the "forgotten city" of the floods emergency by local residents and council leaders. Around 10,500 homes have been evacuated following the deluge.
Dr Sentamu's visit takes in the residential home of Bishop Frith in Hessle, Hull Guildhall, which has become the temporary home of flood victims, and a flooded school.
"The poorest, the most vulnerable people on very low incomes - when these things hit them, it hits them hard, and you just feel your soul is almost, as it were, wrenched out," Archbishop Sentamu was quoted by the BBC as saying.
The Salvation Army has also been giving emergency services vital support as they continue with their efforts to clear the flood waters and get the region back to a state of normality.
Salvation Army staff and volunteers have been working tirelessly in flood-affected towns including Hull, Doncaster and Dinnington, where they are providing hot meals, clothes, blankets and emotional support. They have also been helping residents move furniture and belongings from their homes and properties.
In Doncaster, where the corps building has been turned into a rest centre for around 80 evacuees, The Salvation Army has enlisted the help of a magician to lift spirits, while the local Vue Cinema, Doncaster Super Bowl and Dome Leisure Centre have offered free use of their facilities.
Yorkshire Divisional Commander Major Bill Heeley praised the effort of Salvation Army staff and volunteers.
"I'm extremely proud of all the hard work put in by Salvationist and volunteers," he said. "At times like these when human resolve is stretched to the limit, The Salvation Army is committed to providing a caring hand and listening ear to ease the pain of those who are suffering. The phrase 'heart to god, hand to man' cannot be more true at times like these."
Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced Friday that emergency funds will be made available for the victims of the recent floods across South Yorkshire and Hull.
In an interview with GMTV, Mr Brown said that the priority was to "help people get back into their homes" and to "do more about getting the schools back working".
Emergency services and local authorities would receive assistance "as quickly as possible", he confirmed.
"I really feel sorry for individuals, some of them still staying in temporary accommodation obviously, and we will do what we can, and have been over the last few days doing what we can to help," he said.
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has estimated that claims relating to the floods could reach as much as £1.5bn.
Mr Brown gave assurances that those without insurance would be offered assistance.
"We've got to help people who've got probably big insurance claims, some people are not insured. And I know the funds have been set up - the disaster funds - so we will do something to help them," he said.
The Prime Minister plans to follow in the footsteps of other politicians, including Alan Johnson and Hazel Blears, by making a visit to flood-affected areas.


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Anyone who was really programming in that era would have known that, and would never use 'shizznit'.
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Hey there! I went round and round with what to do for my next car. Previous was a Cadillac CTS-4 (wasn't me), before that was a 2004 Roush Stage 2 mustang (was really me, but totally impractical, especially with 3 kids). I knew I wanted all wheel drive (northern Indiana), knew I wanted to go back to turbos (91 GSX, 91 TSi AWD, 93 Laser RS, 94 GSX, 97 TSi AWD, 98 GSX). I thought I wanted STi or Evo, but alas, I was looking at 08's with 50k miles, but the three i drove had all been jacked with. I started poking around the internet and saw all the great things about the WRX (I built Legacy's and outbacks at Subarus's Lafayette, IN plant for 7 years, but that ended back in 04).
Just so happened my dealer had an order cancellation, and had a 2013 Plasma Blue 5 door. I drove it and was floored. It easily out performed my Roush. I have read so much about actual numbers and how fast they are, and I must say, it is really fast.
Which brings me to my issue. We need to fight the magazines in the quest to tear down the WRX. The interior is perfect the way it is. And if anyone in the forum wants to argue that, I have to tell you to stop! I was a mustang man from 2000 until 2011. People all complained about the mustang interior and how cheap and plastic it was. Well, they fixed that! and now the base mustang is $23000 and you can't hardly touch a GT for 30. I am driving a car that does zero to 60 in five seconds, it is AWD, it has excellent styling. No one, No one can touch it for anywhere near the money. DO you want to trade that for some "soft touch" interior components?
And for the record (preaching to the Choir), The GTI, the Focus ST cannot be compared to the WRX. I drove both in my quest for car, and both of them have to have the pedal feathered in rain, the ST barely got out of the dealer's lot when we had some snow. I drove the WRX home in the snow!. You are looking at cars that cost basically the same, but both have HP deficits, both have rear axle deficits, one had two door deficits. Not to mention neither comes close on the 0-60 times. It seems that people are comparing the interiors of those cars to the WRX. There is a reason Subaru can pack all that performance into the WRX and the competition can't.
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My 88 325ic stopped running in mid-stride a couple of days ago: we were almost done with a 30-minute run back home in the foothills west of Denver when the dash lit up with warning lights and the engine quit. I got her towed home and have spent a couple of days looking for the problem without much success.
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Dwight Lewis, SG: Sometimes guys don't get enough touches and it takes them a while to settle in and find a zone. Lewis was efficient with his chances in the morning game and scored it from the right wing off the pull and was able to get to the rim. This looked to be his best game at camp.
Antonio Pena, PF: The NYC native was able to get himself going by being active on the glass. His rebounding fed his offense and he made a few face ups before getting a hook shot to do down. Activity led to production for him in the morning.
Scott Reynolds, SG/PG: He's running a lot at the point at camp and doing a nice job. Sometimes he'll take risks with the pass but he's still rounding himself out at that spot. What he did really well was get to the rim and even a long guy like Nolan Smith had some problems staying in front of him. Reynolds was out there having a blast and making plays.
Taj Gibson, PF: Camp settings like this set up well for his game because he can get out and run. When he's running, dunking and blocking shots in transition like he was Friday morning he looks even better.
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O.J. Mayo, PG: There's no doubt about it, this week, at this camp, Mayo is the king. His jumper has been as crisp and pure as we've seen it. If anyone harbored thoughts of making a reputation against him, well, he's gunned down challengers so far.
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Andre McFarland will take an improved jump shot to Southern Cal next season. He's been on target with his stroke here in Richmond. … Future Husky Adrian Oliver has a nice basketball IQ that helps him. … Nolan Smith is able to use his length to get into the paint and finish tough plays. …
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John Gunther (Arthur Hill) discovers that his 17-year-old son, Johnny (Robby Benson), has a brain tumor. The tragic news does not deter Johnny, who is in and out of hospitals for treatment, from continuing on with his studies and working toward achieving his dreams. John and his estranged wife, Frances Gunther (Jane Alexander), have a harder time dealing with the news, but Johnny's bravery and perseverance inspire those around him and help the divided family to come together.
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Re: Confluent hypergeometric function of matrix argument
If your matrix power means matrix product,
for a diagonal matrix simply map the function into the matrix:
1F1[ { (0,0,0),(0,a,0),(0,0,b)} ] ={ (0,0,0),(0,1F1(a),0),(0,0,1F1(b) }
Of course you can save time using only the diagonal vector and use
multiplication like scalar product without sum
(a,b,c) * (A,B,C) =(a*A,b*B,c*C)
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> I'm looking for some code (preferably C, but FORTRAN or pseudocode for an
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> function of matrix argument, 1F1(a; b; M).
> I only need to evaluate for a couple of specific cases:
> 1F1(0.5; 1.5; D) where D is a real 3x3 diagonal matrix with one diagonal
> entry = 0, and
> 1F1(0.5; 2; D) where D is a real 4x4 diagonal matrix with one diagonal entry
> = 0.
> I've seen various implementations of the function of scalar arguments on
> netlib and in other areas but I don't think they can be used in this case.
> Ideally I'd like code to compute the above values of 1F1, or the logarithm
> of these values, and also take first and second derivatives with respect to
> the matrix parameters in D.
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mule replied to MabusIncarnate's topic in General"We only gave up 4 total and scored, ready? 15 all against NHL laden teams with NHL goaltenders..." - Really? Slovenia is considered an "NHL laden" team? Besides Anze Kopitar who else on Team Slovenia plays in the NHL? I'll save you the trouble of looking it up, nobody else on team Slovenia plays in the NHL not a skater nor a goalie. - I agree with you that this is all meaningless but please don't stretch the truth to prove your point, it takes credibility away from your post. "it was one of your fellow Canadian fans who first posted that the reason Canada has struggled is that they have played higher ranked teams...which its obvious that that excuse has been blown out of the water." - Sadly this Canadian fan was mistaken, this is not the reason Canada has "struggled". However, the fan was 100% correct that according to the 2014 IIHF rankings, Canada (5th) has played Finland (2nd) Norway (9th) and Austria (15th) while the USA (6th) have played Russia (3rd) Slovakia (8th) Slovenia (17th). Although those rankings are complete bulls*** and not accurate in the slightest, those are in FACT the IIHF rankings. I agree Team USA and Team Canada are essentially the same team and IF they meet in the semis it will be a great game. I hope the Canadians come out on top yet again but if they don't I won't be too upset due the fact that Team USA also have a great team that are very deserving of a shot at the Gold Medal. I'm looking forward to a great week of Hockey.
mule replied to MabusIncarnate's topic in GeneralCome on Slovakia beat those Russians and pave the way for a Russia USA quarter final rematch!
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mule replied to MabusIncarnate's topic in GeneralCorrect me if I'm wrong, if the following results happen tomorrow without any major changes in each teams goal difference, will this be the overall standings moving forward? Finland OT Win over Canada Russia Win over Slovakia USA Win over Slovenia 1) Sweden 9 pts. 2) Finland 8 pts. 3) USA 8 pts. 4) Canada 7 pts. 5) Russia 7 pts. Although I would never cheer against Canada, it would be hilarious if something like this happened and it shaped a Semi-Final Rematch of USA vs. Russia.
mule replied to MabusIncarnate's topic in General- I agree, Russia looked a much better team than I thought too. - As I predicted, USA narrowly beat Russia. What I didn't predict was Russia looking the more dangerous team. - Never mind Ovechkin and his chances, if Radulov wasn't a complete moron they win the game in regulation. I wouldn't put him on the ice again in this tournament. - The no-goal for Russia was unfortunate for them but the right call nonetheless. My Rankings: 1 Canada (because they are defending champions and you can't fault them for "punishing a bunch nobodies") 2 Russia (because they looked the better team against USA and if it weren't for that rat-of-a-human known as Radulov and a very unlucky bounce late in the game, they would have won it in regulation) 3 USA (because they are a legitimate contender and beat another contender in a shootout.) 4/5 Sweden & Finland (at this point due to injuries I don't see either of them as legitimate contenders) The way the tournament is taking shape, I see the Americans cruising to the Gold Medal quite easily now (much like they did in 2010) the only unknown IMO is whether they will play Canada or Russia. The next week will be very interesting.
mule replied to MabusIncarnate's topic in GeneralReally looking forward to the USA vs. Russia game tomorrow morning. I expect the atmosphere will be incredible and think the Americans will win it in a close one. As a Canadian fan, I hope Babcock throws Jonny T on the top line next to Crosby on Sunday. I think he can play the role Stamkos would have played. The Carter Toews Marleau line was great today and I really liked how Duchene played with Getzlaf and Perry. I don't like breaking up the 4th line of Benn Bergeron Tavares since they have been very good but I think Nash would do the job. Tavares Crosby St. Louis Carter Toews Marleau Duchene Getzlaf Perry Benn Bergeron Nash Extra: Kunitz Scratch: Sharp
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Copper connections are ready.
made a model first, took a mold, and fold it the same way.
Sawed it all, rubbed it, and polished.
On this picture you can see he putt a whole in the bottomside to connect the cables.
The cupper wil go to the middle, so I made a alu plated where the bars fitt right on in.
He let the alu triangles bade in a little CF.
some more CF.
This is the bottom plate where the box is put on.
sprayed it in black offcourse, don't want the colour of the wood come throu
covered in in CF and putt couple of layers expoy to get some nice thickness.
When everything is nicely rubbed, he'll put one layer of varnisch over it.
Then, you'll have to make sure, you see about 8cm of this piece on the outside.
the rest you don't see , at the bottom
Here you can see, he used a LED-holder, to fasten the bars.
These will come throu the alu piece in the middle.
Varnished it for the first time, rubbed some more, varnished, rubbed, varnished, rubbed, ...........
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T2S OnLine No. 23, December 2015
Editorial by Marc Bayle
18 December 2015
The chairman of the T2S Board talks about the new T2S migration plan agreed by the CSD Steering Group.
News from T2S by Mehdi Manaa
18 December 2015
The T2S Programme Manager provides more insight into the impact assessment of the new migration plan and shares data from the platform's first months of operation.
Goodbye and thank you to Paul Bodart and Kristian Kjeldsen
18 December 2015
Ahead of leaving the T2S Board at the end of this year, two of its members speak about their experiences as part of the T2S story.
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Background Check Ruling May Get NY Employers to Do Double-Take
The federal agency that enforces employment discrimination laws voted Wednesday to make the first new guidance in more than 20 years on the use of criminal background checks in hiring decisions.
The new guidance, approved in a bipartisan 4-1 vote by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, takes precedence over state and local laws and makes explicit what practices violate federal civil rights law.
But unlike other states, New York already has a law that explicitly bans discrimination against people with criminal convictions and requires employers to consider eight separate factors before denying employment on the basis of a criminal conviction.
Even so, local advocates say the new federal guidance may cause employers to give their practices a second look, as well as call into question certain state hiring practices.
"In New York State, if you want to work in a nursing home you can't work there for 10 years if you have a felony unless you have a certificate of relief or a certificate of good conduct," said Glenn Martin, vice president of development and public affairs at the Fortune Society, an organization that works with the formerly incarcerated. "Based on what passed [Wednesday], I would argue that may indeed be illegal."
This kind of conflict appeared to worry the Society for Human Resource Management, which said in a statement that they remain "concerned with the potential conflict between this federal guidance and state laws that require criminal background checks in some industries and for some positions."
Exactly how and when criminal histories can be used by employers has been fiercely contested by employers and advocates, even as new technology has radically increased access to information about job applicants.
"The employer community frequently isn't getting it right," said Madeline Neighly, a staff attorney for the National Employment Law Project. "There's a lack of knowledge and a lack of information on what they need to do."
The guidance gives concrete examples of best practices as well as practices that may violate the law; for example, online applications that boot job-seekers from the system if they admit to having any criminal record.


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Simple amazon prime Fitness: Tips And Tricks For Your Busy Life
Simple amazon prime Fitness: Tips And Tricks For Your Busy Life
Physical fitness is something that many of us think about at the beginning of every year, then struggle with briefly and sink back into our usual habits. Still, fitness is something that can be improved upon any time of year. Read on for some helpful hints you can start using right away.
Get a pet. Pets keep you more active. While almost any kind of pet will add some extra movement and responsibility to your day, pets that you have to walk are usually ideal. Walking the dog is a great way to add a little extra fitness to your average routine.
Many people spend time at the gym lifting weights and working on the machines in an attempt to get toned muscles. You really need to do only six simple exercises to maintain all your muscles. These exercises are pull ups, push ups, leg lifters, handstand push ups, squats and bridges.
When beginning a new fitness routine, it is important to ease yourself into it. This will give your body time to become accustomed to it, and will lessen the chance of injuring yourself. Also, you are more likely to stick to the routine if you start with something that is easily achievable. Once you get used to the exercise, you can increase the intensity and length of time.
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to change your metabolism, increasing the rate at which you burn calories. Three things will help you. Firstly, be sure to eat breakfast, as it gets your metabolism going right away. Next, try to be more active throughout the day. Try parking a few blocks away from your destination and walking the rest of the way. Finally, try to incorporate weight training into your fitness routine. Muscle tissue burns calories much more quickly than fat and by increasing your muscle mass, you will increase your metabolism.
Pull those elbows down when you are doing chin-ups! Proper exercise technique can be tremendously enhanced with visualization. When you are completing chin-ups it helps to think in terms of pulling your elbows down rather than pulling your body up! You'll be able to complete more pull ups using better form.
Although wearing a weight belt is ideal during overhead presses, squats, and other maximal lifts, it should not be worn all the time. By training regularly while wearing the weight belt, you might actually decrease the effectiveness and tone of your abdominal and lower back muscles, therefore sacrificing your hard-earned muscular strength.
Runners can effectively improve the quality and endurance of their runs by learning to breathe properly. While running, be sure that your stomach actually rises with each inhalation. By doing this, you are increasing the capacity of your lungs and allowing them to take in more oxygen. In turn, this increases your endurance significantly.
A great fitness tip is to start performing lat pulldowns. In almost every gym you'll find a lat pulldown machine. Lat pulldowns are a great way to build up your lat muscles. If you have a few different attachments you can work multiple areas of the muscle.
If you are aiming to build muscle, you must eat immediately following your workout because after you weight train, your muscles break down. This is the time your muscles need nutrients the most in order to repair themselves. If you do not feed your muscles immediately after a workout, you could actually experience muscle loss!
In order to more effectively target your back muscles, don't wrap your thumb around the bar when performing pullups. It is much better to place your thumb on top of the bar. Performing pullups in this manner will reduce the amount of involvement your arm muscles have during the exercise and force your back to work harder.
When trying to gain muscles in your arms by lifting weights, go light weights fast. It has been proven that lifting light weights at a fast pace is just as effective as lifting heavy weights at a slower pace. You can try doing this method by using a bench press and lifting weights that are 40 to 60 percent of what you can handle. Push the weights up as fast as you can.
It is crucial to check that you are not over training from time to time. Too much training or exercise can have negative effects on your muscles and body. To check if you are overdoing it, check your pulse in the morning after a workout. If your pulse is 10 or more beats a minute higher than usual, you are over training.
New year's resolutions and willpower were mentioned earlier in the article. However, it doesn't matter when it is that you want to improve your fitness. Apply the advice from this article any time you want to get in better shape. You can start the path to a fitter, happier and healthier you any day.


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Mercedes Uses Car Engine To Bake Holiday Cookies [Video]
The luxury car company uses the SLS AMG GT3 as an oven to make sweet treats.
Mercedes-Benz has created an interesting way to bake a tray of cookies without the need of an oven. Instead of a kitchen appliance, the luxury car brand has gone and used the SLS AMG GT3 vehicle to bake the edible sweets.
In the ad below, we initially see the Mercedes service team hovering over an open car bonnet. Little did we know, that they were actually placing a tray of pre-cut cookie dough on top of the engine. As the GT3 makes a lap around the racing track, the V8 engine heats the tray and the cookies begin to bake.
The 'AMG Christmas 2012' ad is a very clever campaign to deliver the festive cheer. Needless to say, the GT3 is probably the most expensive cookie oven to bake treats with.
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The Hotel Sis Pins was opened in response to a demand for beach hotels in Majorca during 1952, and has been offering people a warm welcome ever since. Our distinctive personal touches have enticed many visitors to our hotel over the subsequent years, and local legend even tells how Agatha Christie once stayed at our hotel when writing one of her bestselling novels. Our sea front location in the Majorcan Port of Pollensa is also beautifully picturesque, and we truly have something to offer everyone, whether they are looking to simply wander on the soft sands, climb or cycle through the nearby mountains, ramble in the countryside or just stay put to celebrate the diverse and exciting nightlife.
We're especially famous among those looking for Puerto Pollensa hotels because of our location to the beach, marina and shops, and we're proud to be a true beach front hotel. Our sea view rooms certainly have to be seen to be believed, and even if you're just relaxing with the windows open you'll still be within easy earshot of the gentle waves. We're situated just 20 short yards away from the sea and you can enjoy this environment even if you choose to relax at our associated café, Cappuccino Grand Café. Naturally, this means you'll be able to indulge in many beach pastimes such as yachting and swimming in the warm blue waters of the Mediterranean, and you won't even have to venture afield to do so.
For hotels in Puerto Pollensa and an authentic experience of Majorcan culture, the Hotel Sis Pins is undoubtedly the prime place for you to stay. Your adventure by the Mediterranean Sea will stay with you for the rest of your life, and we'll do our utmost to give you an unrivalled welcome that will really set your holiday apart in your mind. Be sure to browse through our website to see what facilities we possess, and we look forward to welcoming you to our Sis Pins Hotel Puerto Pollensa very soon.


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Time for our preparations for Milestone 2 in the UAVForge competition!
Our second integration test is due to take place this weekend up in Boston. Our team will once again come together (we live in 4 different states) to share in the ups and downs that take place during testing!
Currently, we are building 2 vehicles in parallel: a "foamie" and the full model. The foamie is our test platform for verifying forward flight and testing the autopilot on a more forgiving platform. See the gallery below for current pics of our foamie model.
Our 2nd model is being built as the full performace vehicle for the Milestone 2 video. It will be used to verify not only hover, transition, and forward flight, but will also serve as a validation of our manufacturing methods. This also includes the layups for the fiberglass body and structure. Check out the new Composite Tutorial page under the Photos section of our site. We'll be uploading some helpful tips and videos for anyone looking to do smaller layups in a confined space. See the gallery below for the most recent updates on the construction.
First full flight to come this weekend! Keep checking for new flight videos and pictures!


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Even after half a century, Lombart has never forgotten these basic principles. We've built our reputation on quality and dependability. On never promising what we can't deliver. We know that professionals will only buy once if they do not receive quality service and personal attention. At Lombart, we work every day toward tomorrow. To enable practitioners to deliver better quality eye care. As we help build the future, we remember the virtues of the past. Lombart Instrument is still a family-owned business with direct management control. And we still do business the only way we know how. The way it ought to be done. To be the best.
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NewsRadio 920 WHJJ and the Associated Press
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Block is expected to win the formal backing of the party's 2010 nominee for the office.
Block is holding a news conference with John Robitaille at the Statehouse on Tuesday.
Block's opponent in the Sept. 9 primary, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, has consistently accused Block of costing the GOP the gubernatorial election four years ago. He says Block, who ran as the candidate of the Moderate Party, siphoned votes from Robitaille.
Then-independent Lincoln Chafee squeaked out a victory, winning 36 percent of the vote to Robitaille's nearly 34 percent. Democrat Frank Caprio got 23 percent, while Block got 6.5 percent.
Robitaille was the Rhode Island chairman of Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign.
Fung has said he's the only "real" Republican in the race.
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where can I upload the digital electronic guide for my Kenmore elite upright freezer model 253.26093100 25326093100 Kenmore Elite Freezer
saw this in a previous Q&A, need to change the 9V battery
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Henry, June 03, 2013
Searspartsdirect.com is always a great resource to find the answers to your parts questions. Your Sears partsdirect expert will research your question and respond within two business days but usually sooner. Thank you for using Searspartsdirect.com!
Bobby B, June 04, 2013
Thank you for contacting ManageMyLife regarding the alarm battery replacement.
Without the model number I can only give you some general information on replacing the battery.
Depending on the style of freezer the 9 volt battery back-up is usually located in a recessed battery box in the bottom toe kick plate on the upright freezer. You will need to pop the little cover off to expose the battery box inside.
If you cannot locate it then please reply with the model number of the freezer which is on the inside of the freezer on the side wall.
derek, December 26, 2014
I would also like to download the "Electronics Control Guide" as listed on page 7 of the manual for freezer 25326093100. Where can I find this information?


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Strength of tide, saltiness of water and other factors will affect the sound coming from this floating installation.
There's a turbidatron and a salinity sampler sequencer and various bits of musical machinery to create gurgling or plinky sounds depending on a whole range of factors from tide strength to the saltiness of the river Tyne.
Called Flow and commissioned as part of the Cultural Olympiad, the floating artwork, which had its first preview on Wednesday before its public opening on Sunday, is one of the more unusual things to have appeared on the river.
The wooden structure is a tidemill with a 4.5-metre-tall water wheel and a host of ingenious machines and electro-acoustic musical instruments on board. And if that is still confusing then it is "more reason for people to come down and see it for themselves", said the project leader, Ed Carter.
In truth it is fairly straightforward. "It is a river-powered artwork – a series of instruments that are powered by the water wheel and respond, hopefully, to the river."
What musical noises are made depends on a series of factors – the strength of the tide, the salt and nitrates content of the water and its turbidity, or murkiness – hence the turbidatron. Visitors will also be able to alter the sound themselves on wooden mixing desks.
The project was conceived in 2009 when UK arts councils invited submissions for 12 regional visual arts commissions as part of the Cultural Olympiad. The main collaborators are Carter, a music and arts producer based in Gateshead, and Owl Project – three artists (Simon Blackmore, Antony Hall and Steve Symons) who work with wood and electronics to create music-making machines.
But many more people have been involved in the project. "It's been amazing," said Carter. "There have been so many people involved. We've been writing our thanks list for tonight and I think we'll just be reading it for the whole opening event."
The cast includes the architect Nicky Kirk, waterwheel designer David Willcox and a team of boatbuilders led by Nick Spurr up the coast in Amble, Northumberland, from where Flow was towed at the end of February. They are also supplying a specially made ice cream of sea salted caramel and toasted pine nuts (think wood and water).
The response has been overwhelmingly positive, said Carter. "We've had really nice feedback. People have been interested in all the different elements because this is not something that appeals just to people interested in sound art, or sculpture, or architecture or engineering."
There is still some cynicism when it comes to the Cultural Olympiad – and the spending on it – but Carter said: "We've really not had much opposition at all to be honest. I think we're fortunate to be in a region which is really supportive of culture and the arts. There's a track record of people doing ambitious projects here."
It is one of 12 £500,000 publicly funded arts projects across the UK which come under the banner "artists taking the lead".
Among the others are a boat made from donated wood in the south-east and an enormous plume of smoke being created by the artist Anthony McCall on Merseyside.
The artists behind Flow will decide in June what to do with their creation when the six months are over, but for now visitors just need to turn up from 11am to 7pm between Wednesday and Sunday to board it. Or people can listen to it on the fourth floor balcony of the Baltic centre just a walk across the Millennium Bridge – and online.
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XE274 or 292H???
Which cam would be better in this combo i already have the 292H comp Cam but i have about a month to decide if i need to keep this cam or go with the COMP CAM XE274.. motor is not in the Car yet still in the building stage.
I Have a 350 bored .40 over
Comp cam 292H, (501/501) Lift
1.5 ratio Roller tip Rocker Arms
VORTEC HEADS 64cc(with the Reccomended Beehive Valve Spings)
Edelbrock RPM airgap Intake
Flat top Pistons
Eagle Connecting Rods (Standard Length 5.7)
650 Edelbrock Carb
373 Rearend Gears
and hooker headers 1 5/8..
Thank you and responces are appriciated
The XE 274 if one of those two have to be picked. More low end power and more power under the curve using the parts you outlined, and will be much better on the street. The longer duration of the 292 will want more rear gear and converter stall.
how much HP would you Estimate The Build Would Be with The XE274 Comp cam??
XE274 or 292H
the bigger carb I call fowl on.. a 355 cid will need the same air flow.. no matter what cam you slide in it.. it doesn't become a 455 just because you stuffed a big cam in it..
the bigger carb also hurts the low end torque that causes the need for bigger gears 3.90/4.10/4.56
so please explain..
Comp dyno graphs shows dyno results for the other XE series cams.
If you were to use the 292H, be sure you have enough compression or else it will be a dog.
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"Face Book Before Facebook"by dj Prestousa (English | Non-fiction | Facebook)
MOST of the students in the Philippines are addicted to the social network called Facebook. Their parents are worried about their children's grades because this social network affects their grades at school.
Facebook is a social networking site where the people can share their status, photos, videos and other information. You can add friends and communicate, connect and socialize with them by poking, messaging and chatting. Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg on February 2004. Philippines is the 7th most active users in the world. Having 15,935,880 subscribe users. There are 845 million users of Facebook worldwide.
Study shows that 60%-70% of students are using Facebook ended up with their grades being affected. Facebook addiction is found out to be 350 times more addictive than cigarettes.
Parents are going to ban their children from logging in Facebook. The addiction of students affects their grades in school so their parents make this solution for them. This is a very important thing to do for them. What will be the reaction of their children about this? Did Facebook destroy the student's priority? Is it good that parents giving punishment to their children by banning in Facebook? They have to face their books first before facing the computer and opening their accounts in Facebook.
Indeed, they must know their priorities lives – specially studying. Facebook shall remove the glues of student's eyes in the pages of their books. Now, their parents want to crush the Facebook from their minds. Because of getting low grades in school, parents think for a solution on how their children can focus in their studies; this is banning their children on Facebook, not allowing in them to open their accounts, not able to communicate with strangers. "They have the rights to do that because the students are still under the protection and obligation of their parents. All of the children resources are from their parents, so, when they disciplined their children, which are for their own good. Maybe most of the students give priority in Facebook than on studying," said Marlon Encarnado a Christian Educator. But, Jocelyn Tolentino-Seguin, a Planner & Tender Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia said, "For me, I will not ban my children. If they want to open Facebook, fine with me as long as they have to follow my rules to browse it at specific and given time. RULES like: Study and do their assignment first and finish the household chores." "I think it's not all because of Facebook, it depends on the students how they give importance in their studies so for me Facebook must out of the topic," said Dan Jofferson Prestousa, a student and a Facebook user. Students felt: frantically craving, very anxious, extremely antsy, miserable, jittery and crazy.
The solution of parents is for the better. Facing the books is not forbidden but for Facebook is; Facebook affects the daily lives of the students in the Philippines. Not just in the Philippines but for the whole world too. Students must have to prioritize.
Facing the books is for students' to have high grades on school. Banning them from Facebook is for their own good.
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Jessica Simpson Gets Excited!
I know it's wrong to make fun of people who are trying to be charitable, but if they keep insisting on doing it while looking so damn goofy, it's really
hard impossible to resist. Here's Jessica Simpson dropping off the van she donated to an orphanage. I LOVE how psyched she is to see the paparazzi. Like, "OMG! Y'all totally caught me being an AMAZING person!"
I do have some trouble making fun of her exuberance (since I used to actually love her on "The Newlyweds"), but I'm starting to notice that in pictures, she's either pursing her lips all crazy and plumped up, or opening her mouth so wide a bird might fly in at any moment…a bird, or a stray ice-cream cone looking for a cheap thrill.
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He used to visit college campuses and, when challenged, ask how many people in the hall favored a volunteer army.
For the foreseeable future, Israel will not be fielding a volunteer army.
The privates of the volunteer army are men of judgment, and will use it in spite of red tape and military discipline.
Let us take with us from Rome all of the volunteer army who are willing to follow us.
His father, a man of means, was prominent as one of the pioneers in organizing the volunteer army of Great Britain.
There was no pursuit or profession in the land which was not represented in the volunteer army.
It is purely a volunteer army, and no one is obliged to remain in it.
At the same time he formally declined the offer of Col. Roosevelt to raise a volunteer army for immediate service in France.
His antecedents, his military record, entitled him to a high position in the volunteer army which was then gathering.
That Division afterwards bore with honour his name, which has become legendary in the volunteer army.


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Have you seen this kind of baby gate before?
We first saw something like this a few months ago when we were visiting a friend whose little one is just about the same age as our baby boy. We were so impressed by it that we just had to get our own! Though these plastic linking gates are expensive if you buy them new, (click here to see on Amazon), we were lucky enough to score this entire set at a used toy store for only twenty bucks. What a steal!
These interlocking baby gates have helped us make the transition from sitting baby to crawling baby who can no longer be contained. Have you ever needed to bring in the groceries or take out the trash or take a shower and thought to yourself, What do I do with the baby?! Yeah, you know you have…or you soon will.
When baby can no longer be placed in a bouncer or exersaucer for a few minutes while you tend to adult matters, these baby gates are a lifesaver. They create a safe space where baby can be both entertained and contained. And look how cute they are!
So if you care for a little one who will soon be even more difficult to contain than they are now, take note of these baby gates. They are awesome. Maybe you'll be able to score a used set like we did. And, hey, maybe you'll even be able to prepare a real meal now, without a wee one pulling on your leg…wouldn't that be a treat?!
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