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Romney: I'd Stop Funding Amtrak, and Have Big Bird With Ads
In his final rally before caucus day, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney took time to say he'd cut Amtrak.
"Amtrak ought to stand on its own feet or its own wheels or whatever you'd say," Romney told a raucous crowd of several hundred at the Competitive Edge warehouse in Clive, Iowa, on Monday night.
This final speech is part of what's called a candidate's "closing arguments" to voters.
"I've got to balance the budget. I gotta cut spending," said Romney, sounding about as folksy and riled up as he's ever been, as he heads to the caucuses in what looks like a no-lose situation: he either wins, or Rick Santorum or Ron Paul wins, which mean Romney wins, because neither Paul or Santorum is expected to do well beyond Iowa.
Amtrak has had its highest ridership ever, but at the same time, it's been a favorite political punching bag for Republicans. (Though House Transportation and Infrastructure Chair John Mica recently had a change of heart, sort of.) The federal government's annual subsidy is about $1.4 billion. The federal budget is about $3.5 trillion.
"I like the fact that my grand kids can watch Big Bird on TV," Romney added. "I think that's wonderful, but because they don't have advertising the government has to put in a check and I don't think that's right. So we're going to have Big Bird with advertising probably because I don't want to borrow money from China!"
(Special thanks to Anna Sale of Itsafreecountry.org for sending us the tape)
Listen to the relevant portion of his speech below.
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Now I've also got the balance the budget, I gotta cut spending, I gotta cap federal spending and then I've got to balance the budget now how do you go about doing that? let me tell you how I do that (unintelligible interjection)…My view is this: what you do to get our budget in line is you say this: you take all of the programs the federal government has and you say which of these programs is so critical that we gotta have it? And those things we keep but those programs that don't pass the following test we got to get rid of.
And this is my test: is this program so critical it's worth borrowing money from china to pay for it?
Yells NO
And on that basis we're going to get rid of some programs, even some we like.
Now the easy ones we can get rid of, like this one, this one I'll get rid of on day one
Let's get rid of Obama care, I'll get rid of that right away.
And there are some other things, look Amtrak ought to stand on its own feet or its own wheels or whatever you'd say. And I like the National Endowment for the Arts. And the National Endowment for the Humanities, but I'm not willing to borrow money from China to pay for it.
I like the fact that my grandkids can watch Big Bird on TV. I think that's wonderful, but because they don't have advertising the government has to put in a check and I don't think that's right. So we're going to have Big Bird with advertising probably because I don't want to borrow money from China!
You guys, I just don't think it's moral for us as a nation to borrow money knowing that my generation will never pay it pack, and the next generation will have to pay those burdens. It's wrong. We have to live within our means, and finally get America on track to a balanced budget and I will do it!


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building 496 chevy
I just got a hell of a deal on a 427 4 bolt tall truck block that looks to be in good shape, I also got these heads for it (6272292) all for a grand total of 325 bucks! The guy also gave me the longer truck rods and pistons that I need for the taller (.400) block. I am so psyched! I know everyone is going to tell me I shoulda just bought a 454 at a junkyard but there dont seem to many around here and these are the only parts I needed as I'm going to buy a 496 kit to replace everything but the block, heads, and rods. here is the kit, I know it's cheap but I'm not really dragging, it's just for street.
or this one;
or the really good one;
Which one is best? Do I really need the forged stuff if I'm not racing? It's going into a 72 impala.
What are the steps I need for cleaning it up and getting it ready for the kit; I know I need to have it hot tanked (pretty rusty, everything, have it bored .060 over, and maybe mill the deck? With the longer rods I have (+.400) everything should fit fine. Oh yea, the block has been line bored and that part is not rusty or dirty at all.
Any help with this thing would be soooo appreciated!
I will admit, I have no idea what you are talking about. Are you going to build a sbc or bbc engine? I don't think I have ever heard of a 496?? I have heard of 427 sbc kits though. Since I am not familure with bbc kits maybe you can bring me up to speed.
Rat Rods Rule!
ahhhh yea....
A BBC dude! The 496 is a 427 or 454, or any big block with 4.250 bore with a 4.250 stroke (I believe) and bored over .060; this produces a 496. One hell of a rat! I even saw 540 and 632 kits but this is way out of my league... although.....
EBAY is down........so I cannot say anything about your choices.
The truck rods are heavy and junk. I built a big inch BBC 30 years ago using a TallDeck block. The deck is .440 taller than the standard BBC.
You will need spacer plates for the differences between the intake and the heads. I made mine.....they are available from suppliers now. You need a special distributor with a sliding collar......the stock distributor will not work.........you can trim some off the distributor and mill some off the intake where the distributor goes..........but another distributor is BEST.
Longer push rods are also needed.
Balancing is also expensive.........Mallory metal........the long stroke and the weight of all that rotating mass is heavy.....
You can GO FASTER for a lot less money .....IMHO
30 years ago 496 was HUGE..........
a GM crate 502 will work as good or better ....for less.......
gee thanks
Well I do have the tall block so that's what I'm going with. The Dart and Edelbrock intakes for the tall block are made for the stock distributer. The crank, rods and pistons are all new, balanced, and light (it's only .400 longer-6.535). All I'm using from the 427T is the block! The rods are included in the speedomotive kit too. And I know not to use the truck rods, they're beat anyway. I should have said that but a lot of people say they're much stronger too.
Well, he said it's just for the street, and that motor will excel at that! How often do you rev to 6500rpm on the street?? That motor will be a torque beast. BTW, what car is it going in?
It's a 72 Impala that needs some body work but not much, I "helped" a friend get it out of his yard for a 100 bucks! I'm taking the 350 out which needs a head gasket at the least and just storing it for now. The last thing I will fix on the car is the body and cosmetics. And of course interior. I think black exterior and red inside with tinted glass will be cool.
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Microsoft said mobile devices are used just like PCs
A Microsoft executive said that we're not in a post-PC era:
and other mobile devices
Frank X. Shaw, Corporate Vice President of Corporate Communications at Microsoft, recently visited the 11
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In a blog post, Shaw wrote that Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher (both technology columnists for
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As Shaw listened to them speak, he noticed that the rest of the room was using a myriad of mobile devices like iPads. But he noted that these iPads and other tablets were being used just like a laptop, with a physical keyboard attached, a network connected, documents being created and tweets being posted.
"The form factors are different, but let's be clear, each is a PC," wrote Shaw. "Many of those form factors are more mobile, and look different from the traditional desktop PC, but the same core idea drives it – personal in nature, used for work and for play, runs applications, connected to a network… etc. No matter what label you put on them, they are personal computing devices."
Shaw went on to toot Microsoft's horn a bit, saying that Microsoft has the second highest number of unique visitors to its Internet properties (according to a study by Mary Meeker at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) and mentioning that the future of television isn't Apple TV or Google's TV, but the Xbox.
Shaw even addressed Windows Phone, which is trying to compete in a market dominated by Apple and Samsung.
"Admittedly, our great competitors in this market, Apple and Samsung primarily, have earned significant share," wrote Shaw. "But while some want to suggest it's game over in the smartphone market, Mary's report makes it clear that it's about the second inning in a nine-inning game, or about the 15-minute mark in a futbol match. As our recent Windows Phone ad points out, the iPhone and Android aren't the only options for smartphone purchasers.
"And as Michael Stroh pointed out on our Windows Phone Blog, this year, the Nokia Lumia 920 with Windows Phone 8 won Engadget's Smartphone of the Year prize; Windows Phone 8 swept the mobile OS category in PCMAG's Reader's Choice Awards; and Gizmodo concluded the Lumia 920's camera was tops among smartphones, particularly in low light. And that phone and camera just keep getting better and better."
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mocked the iPad
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Shaw concluded that the PC hasn't gone anywhere. Tablets and other mobile devices, for all intents and purposes, are used the same way as PCs – just more mobile.
"What would I do? I'd shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders." -- Michael Dell, after being asked what to do with Apple Computer in 1997
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When Scorpius found the courage to show his face at breakfast, Rose was sitting glaring into her coffee. She gave him a sharp look and narrowed her eyes as he looked away, his lip between his teeth. She wasnt concerned that they had slept together sex was sex and could be nothing but sex, but she was appalled she had let her guard down for that split second in her half-awake state.
Louis sat at the wooden table, his face buried in pieces of parchment, food untouched at his elbow. He glanced up, a frown gracing his features. What did you do to her?
Louis indicated Rose with a tip of his head. Her you git. Shes...
Pissed, yeah, I get it, Scorpius muttered, pouring himself coffee and sinking into a seat across from Louis. The older man looked at him curiously while Rose glowered. She was used to Louis playing unofficial big brother and while she didnt like it, she knew he meant well.
Shes upset, Malfoy, Louis said simply. Even you should be able to tell that. I thought she was about to cry, although she might have just been embarrassed at being spotted leaving your tent in the same clothes as yesterday. Her shame has probably gotten the better of her.
Piss off, Rose snapped, punching her cousin hard in the arm. Louis merely grinned at her.
Scorpius mumbled something that sounded a lot like an apology.
Louis sighed. Did you sleep with her?
Its not your business, Louis, Rose cut in, folding her arms protectively across her chest.
Look, the thing you need to know is that my lovely cousin here craves attention. She needs people to love her and at the same time, she hates being around people, Louis continued, ignoring Rose and her threatening looks. Plus, she doesnt need this; you dont need this, he added.
What do you mean? Scorpius asked quietly. His eyes found Rose across the table and he held her gaze, not blinking and not looking away. It was unnerving and despite what had happened between them, Rose did not like him looking at her so intimately. She found she couldnt even muster a scowl, looking away instead to focus on the steaming mug of coffee sitting before her.
Louis pulled at his beard, his face harassed. Frank can handle her because Frank is like her; I dont know if youre up for the task. Shes not as tough as she makes out, Scorpius.
You can stop now, Rose told her cousin loudly. Im not about to break, Louis.
Just looking out for you, Louis murmured.
I appreciate it; I do, Rose answered quietly, but leave this to me, please.
Scorpius swallowed and cleared his throat. So what am I supposed to do? The question was directed at Louis but Rose knew it was meant for her. She felt her cheeks heat, watching as Scorpius played absently with his coffee mug, turning it around in his hands. She tried not to remember how it felt to have him touch her but the feelings came anyway, making her suck in her breath as her face grew hot and her palms clammy.
Louis busied himself with his papers. Be gentle. It wasnt a suggestion; it was a command, and Scorpius had no choice but to nod, especially when the bigger man added, Or I wont be.
Rose rolled her eyes and wiped her hands on her shorts as her cousin stood up and walked away. She sat watching Scorpius watch her and sighed. He wont kill you and bury your remains in the jungle or anything.
Will you kill me and bury my remains in the jungle?
That remains to be seen, she countered.
Im sorry, he said softly after a moment of contemplative silence.
I know. Im sorry too.
He raised an eyebrow. What for?
Throwing myself at you. Louis is right I do like attention, and I...
His expression softened. You dont need to explain.
She should have seen it for what it was an attempt to be kind, to understand, but instead, she narrowed her eyes as something twisted deep inside her. Get women throwing themselves at you all the time do you? Something youre used to?
Scorpius sighed crossly. That isnt what I meant and you know. Why do you have to be so difficult all the time?
She tossed her head, ignoring his question. I bet Lily never threw herself at you, or anybody for that matter, Rose said sharply, the words escaping her before she had a chance to think. She sounded petulant and childish, she knew that, but she couldnt help it.
Scorpius pulled at his hair and his face darkened. I dont understand you one bit, you know that dont you? Whatever this thing is you have with Lily it has nothing to do with me, nothing at all. Work it out or get over it but leave me out of it, Rose. Im sorry that last night was not what you wanted but -
It was, she argued back, annoyed. It was this morning that pissed me off; how you were thinking of her while you were with me.
I didnt realise youd be so bloody jealous, he snapped.
Rose glared, her face heating against her will. I am not jealous of her.
Then what is your problem? You cant tell me honestly that you didnt think about Frank at all last night or this morning? Im used to people comparing me to someone else so dont think youll hurt my feelings by telling the truth.
They stared at one another, Scorpius words lingering hotly in the air between them until Rose sighed. There was a degree of hurt and pain in his voice that she knew she should acknowledge but she didnt, not knowing how to be compassionate. This is stupid. Im going to work.
He laughed bitterly. Of course you are. Go and hide from your problems, Rose.
She took a deep breath, calmly stood up, and then threw her coffee mug at his head. He ducked just in time, looking at her with a slightly frightened expression and wild eyes. I might have let you touch me but dont presume you know me, she growled, giving him one final glare before storming away, her body on fire.
She collected her tools from Louis tent and made her way onto the dig site. With the cavern collapsed she had to abandon her own plans for the moment and do some general work. She groaned loudly, reaching up to rub at her head. There was still the issue of the curse or whatever it was that lurked in the dark under ground and she knew she needed Scorpius in order to figure it out. Glancing over her shoulder, she saw that he had left the dining tent and she felt a small pang of regret claw its way uninvited inside her.
It was not her fault that he made stupid assumptions and asked ridiculous questions.
Louis yelled at her to hurry up and she sighed, dumping her tools at the edge of the shallow trench he had dug. He looked at her critically and once satisfied she had put her mood aside for the moment, began barking orders.
Get in here and start working. Luis seems to think that if this place was Patiti and your mess over there was part of a temple, there should be something like a sun gate, or even the foundations of a pyramid somewhere. I need you to start troweling back the area for me.
And what will you be doing while Im slaving away?
Helping, you idiot, Louis snapped. Look, whatever is going on with Malfoy, I dont care, but if he mucks up your work Im sending him home, dark arts expert or not. You never got this hot-headed over Frank.
Whatever, Rose mumbled, dropping gently to her knees and reaching for her tools. Louis grumbled something she couldnt hear and put his back to her. Sighing, Rose began her work, keeping her movements light and delicate. It was hard all she felt like doing was smashing something and she had to bite her lip and clench her fists to prevent herself throwing her trowel at Lysander when he came and offered to help.
I could use a drink, Rose said, forcing a cheery smile. The blonde man nodded and disappeared, back almost instantly with a mug of water which Rose made herself swallow. She hadnt really been thirsty but she could understand Lysanders frustration at feeling useless.
Do you mind if I draw you while you work? he asked, startling Rose, who blushed. Her first instinct was to tell him to bugger off and draw something pretty, but then she smiled and shrugged.
Why not? After all, if it was good enough for Lily...she scowled and turned her attention back to the faint outline of what she thought could be a foundation stone. Scorpius had been right she needed to let it go and in truth, no matter how annoying her cousin was, Rose missed her at times. They used to be close, as children, but then, adolescence and petty fights and jealousy over boys happened. After the accident that left Rose scarred and Lily untouched and apparently untroubled, Rose could not look on her younger cousin the same again.
Scorpius appeared just before lunch, looking worried. Rose had taken a break and was sitting with Lysander at the fallen in entrance to the cavern containing the mask. Lysander was showing her the picture he had sketched and Rose felt the hair stand up on the back of her neck as Scorpius approached. She knew it was him without having to look: to stop herself glancing over her shoulder, she focused on watching Lysanders quill as it moved over the page while he filled in details and sharpened edges.
Youre good at that, she remarked, and he grinned, telling her it would be finished soon, that he had enough to work with and if she didnt need him he would go back to his tent and continue. She smiled and told him to go.
Once he had moved away she was more aware of Scorpius than ever. Some part of her wanted to turn around and apologise but another stronger, fiercer part was determined to ignore him, to make him suffer for her vulnerability.
Rose... Scorpius began but she tossed her head like a wild thing.
Unless you have something marginally intelligent to say to me you can get lost.
Im sorry, he replied gently. She snorted, stood up and stalked away, stepping with precision into Louis trench. Her cousin looked up at her briefly and returned to his work as Rose squatted in the dirt. Scorpius followed, going to kneel outside the trench beside her. Will you talk to me about this please?
Pass me that trowel, she demanded. When he didnt move, she glared at him. Either pass me that trowel or get out of my sight, Malfoy.
She watched him carefully, almost able to see the string as it snapped. Snatching up the trowel, he held it firmly in his hands, giving her glare for glare, before he thrust it at her violently. He climbed quickly to his feet, not waiting until she had closed her fingers around the instrument and strode away.
Nice, Louis said blankly in the silence that followed. Youre so warm and caring, Rose. You should have been a Healer.
Rose would not look at her cousin; she swallowed, blinking back the quick rush of emotion that swelled in her eyes. She was not going to cry, and she was definitely not going to cry over Scorpius bloody Malfoy.
She ate lunch on the site, sitting in the shade with Lysander, Louis and Juan. Pedro was with Luis, visiting their sister-site further in the jungle. Scorpius had not reappeared and Rose was grateful.
What are you going to do about the mask? Louis asked her and she shrugged, chewing and swallowing the last bites of her sandwich. You will have to -
I know, talk to Malfoy, Rose answered, wiping her mouth with the back of her hand. A bird called nearby, and then another, and silence fell over the little group as they sat and listened to the jungle around them. I wonder how Lorcan is doing with his dragon, she mused, glancing in the direction of the river.
Look out, Louis muttered. Rose swung around in time to see Scorpius striding purposefully across the camp. I think youre about to face the wrath of the bookworm. Would you like to borrow my thesaurus so you can keep up?
I didnt realise you could read, let alone read big words, Louis, Rose snapped. Her cousin laughed but she ignored him. Her insides were burning at the look on Scorpius face he looked furious, older and powerful and she realised that, despite everything, she had forgotten he was an accomplished wizard. Some part of her trembled a little and she felt her hand move towards her wand.
She waited, watching him with interest as he stopped in front of her. She had no idea what he was going to do.
I need to talk to you, he announced after a moment of hesitation where his eyes flickered around the small group gathered under the trees.
Can it wait? Im digesting.
Now, Rose. He bent over, wrapped his fingers around her upper arm and hauled her to her feet with strength that surprised her, even though she knew he was no weakling. She gave a little shout of protest; Louis caught her eye and said nothing. Rose glowered at her cousin, then at Lysander and Juan, but no one came to her aid. Scorpius dragged her away, practically throwing her inside his tent, where she shook him off.
Go to hell.
He gave her the sort of look that would incinerate her if she wasnt already burning inside. Been there; it has a nice view of your cousins arse which, frankly, I am sick to death of kissing, he retorted.
Finally seen some sense then?
I dont want to talk about Lily, Scorpius said, exasperated.
What do you want, Scorpius? Rose asked, suddenly very tired.
He hesitated. What was it you wrote, on my back?
Thats what you want? Thats all? Christ, all this drama, she sighed.
I want to know. His eyes were fierce, intent on her face and she swallowed, nervous. He waited, watching her and she bit her lip, wondering if she really wanted to open up that much, because she knew once she told him, he would ask questions, or worse, pity her.
Thank you for not running, she answered eventually, her voice low. He frowned and she sighed and lifted her top so he could see the long, snaking scar disappearing under the waistband of her shorts. His frown deepened and then comprehension dawned and his face collapsed into an expression of sympathy.
Oh Rose.
She shrugged. Its not that bad; Ive had one, maybe two guys freak out about it. Its a real mood-killer at times. Frank...has never shown any revulsion or fear. Thats...anyway, thank you.
It must have hurt, Scorpius said softly.
It was excruciating I cant think of anything in the world that would hurt as much, except perhaps the Cruciatus curse. She paused, watching him closely. I know you want to ask, so just go ahead.
Will you tell me how it happened?
Anger imposed itself across her face so swiftly it felt like shed put on a mask. Ask Lily.
Yes, Lily, Rose snapped, and then sighed. Sorry. I know you dont want to talk about her but she is involved in this whether we like it or not. She pulled at her hair, moving to sit on his bed, noticing absently that it was neatly made. We were young; kids really, I was not long out of Hogwarts and Lily was starting her final year. Wed gone on holidays, all the cousins, to an island in Greece. It was supposed to be this great vacation, a bonding experience of sorts well, as much as lying around and tanning can be considered bonding and it was, for a while but then...
You dont have to talk about it if you dont want, Scorpius said quietly, and Rose shook her head, curling her legs beneath her and taking a deep breath.
James had this thing about exploring hed heard about some caves on an island nearby that were supposed to be haunted or cursed or filled with treasure or something so being the Potter-Weasleys, we decided to check it out. We hired a boat from some old muggle man who called us idiots and made a bet with Louis that we wouldnt all come back. We laughed, ignored his warning and set out. Rose paused, closing her eyes briefly, seeing again in her mind the sparkling water of the Aegean Sea and the salt that crusted her skin. She heard the birds calling as they circled overhead and heard the slap of the water against the side of the boat. She opened her eyes, finding Scorpius looking at her patiently, his forehead creased. We found the caves, Rose went on softly. And the creature that guarded them. She smiled bitterly. Youre smart, Malfoy. Can you guess what it was?
A manticore, he breathed, sinking into a seat near his writing table. Christ, Rose.
She said nothing, letting him digest the information.
But how...
Am I alive? I dont know to be honest. All I remember is the manticore swishing its tail and then, nothing. Blackness. I woke up in agony on the deck of the boat, everyone in hysterics around me. It felt like Id been burnt. I can still feel it, everyday. Maybe thats why Im such a cow all the time Im in pain, Scorpius. Uncle Bill cant understand it either his only guess was that the manticore released a curse or some magic not of its own making. Cursed scars, as you know, never fade and never completely heal, Rose answered, taking a deep breath. So now you know.
What does Lily have to do with it?
Rose sighed. According to James, when the manticore appeared Lily freaked out and pushed me in front of her. She used me as a shield and she has never once apologised for it, she answered quietly. Scorpius was pale, his eyes wide and she smiled bitterly. I understand that she was scared we were all scared and it could have been anyone. It just happened that I was standing closet to her. Id like to say she ruined my life but I know it isnt true. I dont know why I hate her so much I dont really. I dont wish that it was her that got hurt; I just wish she had said sorry.
Then, Rose continued, taking a deep breath, I got pregnant. Lily screamed at me for giving Will to Victoire and Teddy. I have never seen her like that she called me horrible names, said I was unfit to be a mother. I laughed and said she was right, which was the primary reason I was giving my son up.
Why would she be so angry with you? Scorpius muttered. Rose gave him a long look, studying him, before she sighed lightly.
Lily cant have children, and I am assuming by the look on your face she never told you that, Rose answered neutrally. She doted on Will and I was actually worried shed do something stupid, like kidnap him or something. She even offered to be his mother. Anyway, she didnt speak to me for years. Im not exaggerating either, Scorpius. Family dinners were a nightmare, birthdays a strained occasion so I...buried myself in the jungle, or the desert, or wherever I could. It was easier to be away from her, from the whole family. Lily has never let me forget what I did and she has never let me explain. I think she felt betrayed in some way.
Scorpius let out a breath, climbing off his chair and moving to sit by Rose on the bed. She never told me any of this. I am so sorry.
You dont need to apologise, Rose said, letting him put his hand over hers. And Im not even sure what I want from Lily. I miss her shes my family, but...she hates me.
You need to talk to her, Scorpius said gently. Ill help, if you want.
Rose laughed. That would be an interesting conversation, to say the least. Even though she may or may not have dumped you she will hate me even more for sleeping with you.
He sighed, pulling a hand through his messy hair. Ill tell her. Maybe shell hate me more?
Doubtful, Rose smiled sadly. Scorpius was looking at her intently, his gaze thoughtful and she felt herself grow nervous. What?
Nothing, I just wondered...
What happens now? she asked, indicating their joined hands. He smiled and nodded and she sighed. I dont know. What do you want? And what about Lily?
Ill write to her god thats terrible but I dont want to wait until I get home to tell her, he said softly. And as to what I want? I dont know exactly, Rose. There is something about you, something that is so honest and real and I think I need that, regardless of what Louis says.
She looked at him seriously, biting back on her first instinct to laugh at his words. Im a malfunctioning human being at times, Scorpius. I suffer from nightmares and mood swings. Im a cow, Im rude and I treat people like dirt, and -
He silenced her with a kiss and when he pulled away, she smiled shyly. One step at a time, he told her, kissing her again. His fingers lingered on her ribs, where her scar was and Rose shivered. Now go back to work or Louis will be cross.
Oh! We need to work this curse out, she said, jumping up excitedly. It was being cursed that made me want to be a Curse Breaker, you know, she added, grabbing his hand and hauling him to his feet.
You were trying to understand what happened to you, Scorpius answered quietly. Thats natural.
She nodded. Thats what Uncle Bill said but I dont know if thats true. I kind of enjoy danger.
I would never have guessed that, he replied with mild sarcasm which she ignored, dragging him from the tent and into the bright glare of the world.
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Re: Re: Limit[(x - Log[Cosh ]) SinIntegral , x -> Infinity]
Szabolcs Horvát wrote:
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> But I am still curious about why Mathematica can compute the two
> limits separately but not the limit of their product.
Offhand I do not know. I found that both give results in the development
version, hence had insufficient incentive to look further.
> I could imagine
> that Limit[] has some built-in constraints, e.g. it only tries a
> limited number of transformations on the expression, or it has some
> internal time constraints. If I understood correctly, Bob Hanlon
> reported that Mathematica does give an answer on his computer---this
> could be explained by time constraints and a faster computer.
Yes, this could be what is behind it. Also there are some leaf count
constraints used in places. Neither is as big an issue as are
constraints used in definite integration, but they are indeed present,
to an extent, in Limit.
> If this is really the case, is there a way to ask Mathematica to work
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HIT THIS POLL -- should gun ownership be banned?
we were winning but the anti's are now voting and the numbers keep going down
Hitler once said, The most foolish mistake we could possibly make would be to allow the subject races to possess arms. History shows that all conquerers who have allowed their subject races to carry arms have prepared their own downfall by so doing.
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Voted. 49% yes-51% no
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None -- but the questions are bogus loaded anti
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Yeesh. Talk about a loaded poll - it may as well say "No - I'm a fanatic that wants to own a gun, even though I can't articulate why".
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What a biased poll.Should private ownership of guns be banned completely?
Yes, it would be a giant step forward in the fight against crime. 49%
No, guns are too much a part of American culture and history. 51%
How about "No, it would be a giant step forward in the fight against crime for law-abiding citizens to have access to guns."
Or "No, the Constitution recognizes the right to be armed."
Given the source, I'm not surprised.
Their reasons for both choices are stupid....I think it's been proven where guns are restricted you have a higher crime rate...
My apologies to NYers....but this is why NY (and like-thinking states) are despised.
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Did that show their bias? How about: Guns save lives. or: Guns rights are a basic part of the Constitution. I don't need a gun to re-live history. I need one for protection.No, guns are too much a part of American culture and history.
Voted, 50/50 for now. Questions in poll are b/s-like guns are the problem.
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I'm not surprised, given the location of the poll, but that is one of the worst, most biased wordings that could have been written.
I voted. It's 50-50
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50/50 !
Let's hit it.
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I have a motor question. While using a Portescap 7.5 degree, 24v stepper motor, running it at 81 Hz for 45 RPMs, makes it get very hot. Is it now running outside specs?
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Try what I did . Take a speed controllable drill and rotate as best you can to the desired speed ( I used a spectrum analyzer to check Hz ) . Add a load of lets say 1 watt per phase at the suspected output of 14 V rms ( 200 R 1W ) . See what you get on both phases . I suspect that is the maximum voltage when used as a synchronous motor . As a rule of thumb 1/2 DC will be about right .
If you have the inductance of the motor go back to the stepper motor calculator I gave previously in a link . I suspect the ideal stepper rotational max is also very good at AC .
From my tests I would expect 8 to 10 V rms to work well with your motor . 24 V rms AC is about 34 V DC equivalent if a stepper , that would get hot .
A big Crouzet 11W synchronous as I show stripped down gets up to 60 C ( 140 F ? ) at full voltage . Some transformers are rated up to 130 C , a motor is a rotating transformer mostly . The big question then is vibration . the lower voltage will help both vibration and heat .
I hope soon to try a 1.8 stepper . I want 78 RPM . In fact I want 80 for an industrial application .
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My first post here, and I am already rambling...terribly sorry I posted this in the wrong thread, its not a DIY turntable I have....
I have a Micro Seiki BL-77 turntable, and with no skills as a DIY guy I attempt to understand this thing.
Parts are not easy to come by, I need a dust cover, the finger lift on the headshell is broken and the headshells are impossible to find, and I am looking at the transformer and motor to if things can be improved upon. I will have to buy another BL-77 in order to get parts I think.
Anyway, the motor in this thing is called Matsushita FG Servo Dc 12 volt MHX-5F2R VM but I cannot find any info on this motor. What I find is this, it looks identical, except the the original cannot be easily opened and doesnt have that screw on the side to pull out a pcb.
Matsushita DC Motor 12 V 6000 RPM 39 mm Diameter 12 V Motor Low Current | eBay
From the turntable to the motor there are five cables, amongst them two yellow, and on the e-bay motor there are four terminals, I am just assuming the two yellow cables go together, but I am not sure.
Thought I should try the motor, but I dont dare since I am not convinced where the cables go.
I have a bit of transformer noise, the table is specified to 220volts, we have 230 here but I measure up to 239 at times. I tried a dc filter, by LCAudio, but it didnt help really.
Thinking about getting an enclosure and mount a new toroid transformer, and the power supply board from the turntable in this new enclosure. The power supply board is shown on the picture here with the fuses. Still have to measure the original transformers output voltage before I can get a new one, but I assume its 12 volts since the motor is 12 volts.
Anyone knows if these old DC motors from Micro Seiki is still available, under another name maybe?
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Hi Bill .
I have just been working with the Linn LP12 for the first time in years . I must say the cheaper motor here seems a better motor if it can be slightly tamed . One massive advantage is that the voltage is low . That means safe to play with and cheap parts . On reflection a much lower voltage is worth trying . The LP12 motor is so puny yet works OK . The torque and vibration can he assessed by ear . You might only need 4 V . This little motor is pretty good if criticizing the typical motor . As a rough guide when the voltage is the same on both phases it is in the right ball park . Start with 10 uF and add some . If you buy some non ( bi ) polar caps these will be fine to get an idea . Perhaps buy a big value film cap later . To be honest the 50 V rated Panasonic's should last for years at this low current .
Here is an example . A few lower values also . You might need 18 uF ( could be a bit more ) . Start with 4 V rms so as to be able to gauge vibration .
ECEA1HN100U - PANASONIC - CAP, ALU ELECT, 10UF, 50V, CAN | Farnell UK
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Bill give me a link to the motor you intend to use to be sure it's like the one I tried . The rules given before apply . You might need a Variac if wanting fast results . I have done so many turntable motor things recently I could easily get them mixed up .
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Here is the motor I've ordered, 2 of them. Thanks for your suggestions. Looks like I may get away with an old 6.3VAC filament transformer.
Portescap #S42L048S02-M5. 24V, 5 Ohm, 7.5 Degree per step. 42mm diameter x 22mm. Two mounting holes on 51mm centers. Four 3" leads. Shaft - 3mm diameter x 11mm long. 16 tooth, 9.75mm diameter ...
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Richard Wright (artist)
Richard Wright (born London, 1960[1]) is an English artist and musician. Wright was born in London. His family moved to Scotland when he was young. He attended Edinburgh College of Art from 1978 to 1982 and studied at Glasgow School of Art[2] between 1993 and 1995 studying for a Master of Fine Art. He lives in Glasgow.[3]
Wright decorates architectural spaces with intricately designed geometric patterns in paint and gold leaf.[4] His work of art includes a wide range of works made on paper, from prints on poster paper to elaborate and complex large-scale works that can include thousands of hand drawn and painted marks.
Wright's paintings are often short-lived, only surviving the length of an exhibition, they are painted over at the end of the show. This often seems to heighten the senses of the viewer in the knowledge that the work may not be viewable again, in any other place, at any other time. Turner Prize judge Andrea Schlieker described him as a "painter who rejects the canvas";[5] fellow judge Jonathan Jones called him a "modern fresco painter".[4] Wright injects complex works into often overlooked architectural spaces.
On 7 December 2009, Wright received the Turner Prize 2009[6] for his golden fresco, no title, on the walls of Tate Britain's second room.[7]
The first solo exhibition of Richard's work took place in 1994 at Transmission Gallery, Glasgow, and since that time Wright has continued to exhibit worldwide.[8]
Notable shows include:
- 1997 Pitura Britannica, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.
- 1998 Manifesta 2, Luxembourg.
- 2000 The British Art Show 5, Talbot Rice, Edinburgh.
- 2001 Kunsthalle Bern and Tate Liverpool.
- 2002 Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen, Düsseldorf.
- 2004 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee.
- 2007 Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.
- 2008 Carnegie International, Pittsburgh.
Permanent works in the collections of MoMA, New York; Museum Abteiberg, Mönchengladbach; Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Middlesbrough; Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; Tate Gallery, London; Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego.
Personal life[edit]
Wright is married to the artist Sarah Lowndes.[9]
- ^ Higgins, Charlotte (2009-12-07). "Artist Richard Wright strikes gold as winner of this year's Turner prize". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-12-08.
- ^ http://www.gsa.ac.uk
- ^ http://www.artnet.com/artist/148508/richard-wright.html
- ^ a b Higgins, Charlotte (2009-04-28). "Painters return to Turner prize shortlist". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ "In pictures: Turner Prize 2009 shortlist". BBC News. 2009-04-28. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ Adams, Stephen; Moore, Matthew (2009-12-07). "Turner Prize awarded to painter Richard Wright". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ Nechvatal, Joseph (February 2010). "Letter from London: Richard Wright: Turner Prize 09". The Brooklyn Rail.
- ^ http://www.gagosian.com/artists/richard-wright/
- ^ Higgins, Charlotte (2009-12-08). "There's too much stuff in the world". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
External links[edit]
- [1] Review of 2009 Turner Prize winner Richard Wright (Tate Britain) by Joseph Nechvatal


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We are officially seven days into the New Year, and things have finally calmed down enough after the busy holiday season to stop and think about all of our goals for the coming year. If you still haven't made New Year's resolutions, now is the perfect time to start!
Follow these five easy steps to ensure that you achieve everything you aspire to in 2010.
- Make a list. Not a refined, edited list, but a wildly imaginative list that details everything you could possibly want to achieve this year. Buy a pair of designer shoes? Travel to South Africa? Sing at an open mic night? Whatever dreams and goals you might have, jot them down!
- Look for important themes and big ideas. You might notice your goals trending towards becoming healthier, nurturing yourself, getting organized or any number of other big ideas that are important to you.
- Select one or two. You probably can't spend a month eating your way through Italian pizzerias AND lose 50 pounds at the same time. Focus on achieving one or two of your "big idea" goals at a time.
- Set realistic goals with timelines. When we launch a big new project at Tiny Prints, we plan it months (sometimes years!) in advance. How do we know if we're on track or not? We set a timeline we can follow throughout the year. You can do the same by setting realistic deadlines all year long that detail how much money you want to save (or weight you want to lose, clutter you want to organize, etc!) at the end of each quarter. You can celebrate these minor milestones and also ensure that you are keeping up!
- Create action items. If your goal is to be healthier this year, make a list of small steps you can take to achieve that goal. Make a plan to buy fruits and veggies on Monday to stash as snacks for the week. Set a workout schedule involving your friends.
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TORONTO — Premier Dalton McGuinty says the province has reached a tentative fee agreement with the Ontario Medical Association.
The premier made the announcement this morning, saying both sides were able to work together to reach a deal that is fair to patients, doctors and taxpayers.
The deal, which is scheduled to be voted on by doctors next month, would last until 2014.
Talks between the province and the OMA, which represents 25,000 doctors, resumed in September after a few rocky months.
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Plunger style drain stopper stuck
I've got a plunger style drain stopper that isn't moving...Water drains, so that's a relief. I've been using a rubber stopper in the drain as a band-aid when I want to fill the tub, but now that I'm trying to sell the house, I'd like to get it working (inspector noted it on a report...really? a drain stopper not working!!?) :furious:
I found this site:
Unfortunately, when I try to pull out the assembly, the plunger doesn't move which keeps me from accessing the adjustable lock nut. Of course, there's no access to the pipe w/o yanking the tub. Any ideas what it might be hung up on? Possible corrosion freeze from being in the same place for so long?
Most likely it's just stuck from all the hair and gunk that has built up over the years. Try wiggling, jiggling and twisting back and forth (I know that sounds stupid but it's accurate) as you pull upward on the assembly. Some of these have cotter pins and screws that get hung up inside and it requires a fair amount of patience to remove them.
Thanks so much for the advice. After much pulling and tugging (and yes, twisting) it finally came free. I've broken alot of things over the years by using too much force and was worried I'd break the linkage if I was too aggressive. Looks like all I needed was the encouragement that the linkage shouldn't break. It popped free and now works great.
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Insights and Opinions: Get Out Of The Office!
For our Insights and Opinions section today, we have a post from Frank Addante , CEO and founder of Rubicon Project, which provides online ad optimization technology to publishers. Frank is a successful, serial entrepreneur, and tells about his experience growing Rubicon from a small startup to a much larger team.
I run a very different company today than I did a year ago. Running a global company with multiple product lines, a much larger team (spread out in offices around the globe) and hundreds of millions of dollars flowing through our platform has completely changed the dynamics of the business and my role has needed to change in it, accordingly. Personally, this has been a big shift for me, and one that came quite rapidly. I could have never planned for Rubicon's rapid success and the last thing on my mind was how to plan for the evolution of my role within it. In short, I've had to go from playing "running back", to "quarterback" to now "coach." There is a big difference from "doing things" and "being responsible for things getting done" and it's a difficult switch for scrappy entrepreneurs (who are used to doing everything themselves in the beginning) to make. Two years ago, I was building desks along with my co-founder Craig to keep our engineers building, our sales people selling and our support team servicing. It was the right thing to do at the time. Today, the company footprint is very different, its goals are more complex, the risks in the business are intensified, the opportunities are greater and more plentiful and I have a lot more people to answer to as the overall equity value of the company has dramatically increased (investors, employees, shareholders, etc.) (More...)
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Positive Feedback ISSUE49
may/june 2010
von schweikert
VR-4SR MkIII loudspeakers
as reviewed by Gary Lea
"Heavenly Glory"
The name Von Schweikert is no stranger to the readers of these pages, nor to the industry and hobby as a whole. Albert Von Schweikert is one of America's preeminent speaker designers and manufacturers and his products have been extensively reviewed in these very pages by no less than my buddy Greg Weaver, just to name one. Greg is the proud, and I cannot emphasize that particular description enough, owner of a pair of VS VR5 Anniversary speakers, which are the next step up from the speakers that are the subject of this review. Search the archives for Greg's impressions (more about him later by the way) of those speakers and to make it simple, apply 98% of what Greg says about the Anniversaries to the VR-4SR MkIII and you can call it a day. Or read on if you like.
A little history is in order before I proceed with my impressions of the VR-4SR MkIII. Last year I did the very first review done on the Von Schweikert UniField3 speaker. This speaker was Albert's answer to the very expensive small speakers that were beginning to hit the market. Targeted specifically at buyers looking at speakers like the Magico, which cost upwards of $25,000.00 a pair. Albert created the UniField to fit the same footprint of these smaller monitors but created a monitor speaker with a full range ribbon driver augmented by a super tweeter. For stands he simply incorporated a subwoofer and voila the UniField 3. I was completely blown away by what the speaker was able to do in my rather large room. The extension was phenomenal, sound staging was as good as it gets and everything about the speaker was simply fantastic. I was not alone in my thoughts. Most everyone who has listened to the speaker agreed and many writers attending Rocky Mountain and CES awarded it best in show honors for it's category.
One of the unique things that came out of the development of the UniField was the inner cabinet construction. This cabinet design utilizes what are essentially three separate cabinets. A triple-layer cabinet with 50mm thick walls is formed of 20mm resin-board, 20mm composite stone, and a 10mm felt layer bonded with vibration-controlling adhesive that is approximately 5mm thick, providing exceptional transparency and image focus. An Internal honeycomb bracing consists of 20mm MDF fiberboard interlocked shelves, providing exceptional rigidity and freedom from boxy coloration. The internal damping consists of high density crimped Dacron stuffing to eliminate cavity resonance, all intended to eliminate one note boom.
This new cabinet construction has now been incorporated into the VR-S4. Hence the MKIII. There are no visible changes to the exterior of the cabinet, which is a great thing in my opinion as this is a very clean and attractive design.
Here are the technical specs on the VR-4SR MkIII:
The associated equipment for this review was as follow:
The VR-4SR MkIII is a fairly easy speaker to place. I had the luxury of AVS himself coming to the house to help me with the fine-tuning. We actually played around with minute changes in the speaker toe in and distance to the wall to maximize the breadth and depth of the sound stage while maintaining a tight center focus. The VR-4SR MkIII really benefits from a couple of hours of listening and making small to very minute changes to dial in. Once we were satisfied that we had the right position we began to dial in the ambience tweeter. This is the rear-firing tweeter that Albert puts into most of his VSR speakers. Albert's take on creating the proper ambience factors in the need when you recreate the original recording you must account for the sound that travels directly into the recording mic and that sound that actually makes its way to the backside of the mic. Albert speaks to this in his white paper on psychoacoustics. I have attached this to the bottom of this review for those who are taken with the extreme science that he puts into the design of all his speakers.
The best setting for the ambience tweeter in my room is an 8. My room measures 33 x 16 with 23' ceilings. I would imagine in a smaller room the ambience could be dialed back considerably. At this setting, in my room, it provides just enough air around the artists to create the feeling of the music being live. Used in conjunction with well-engineered and recorded live performances the results can take your breath away.
The review pair that I received was finished in Hazlewood. You can get the Steinway piano black finish for $2000.00 more. While at first I thought I would prefer the black finish I quickly grew to appreciate the warmth of the Hazlewood. Paula came in while Albert was here and gave them one of the biggest thumbs up on the WAF I have ever seen her give. She thinks that they look like pieces of furniture and loves the color of the wood and the fact that they create an extremely large sound from a fairly compact design. At 44" high they are not towering monsters and easily fit in most any listening room larger than 12 x 12.
The longer I had the VR-4SR MkIII in my listening room the more I fell in love with them. There is no area that I could clearly point out and call a singular strength or weakness. The high frequencies are not spectacular in that they jump out at you with intense sizzle and flair. They do provide sparkling highs, great shimmer and solid and detailed decay especially on cymbals and bells. The mids do not seem overly analytical and ultra accurate sounding in a distracting way. I imagine that they might be but they just don't sound that way. The human voice is delivered with emotion and a sweetness that makes it palpable and real. Breath and sibilants are as they would be if you were within 8-10 feet of a live singer. A whisper sounds and feels like a whisper. The air around instruments is strikingly real. Violins and strings in general are delivered with such emotion as though they play through you and not at you. Bass is delivered with authority and enthusiasm but without bloat and with extremely tuneful, tight control. Detail and resolution are such that they simply do not draw attention to the speaker but make you realize that in listening to familiar cuts there are things that you still may not have heard before from other speakers. The same goes for driver integration. Five drivers and not a single spot that does not seamlessly combine them all to sound as though there is one source point.
What does jump out at you about this speaker is that it is so good at ALL things that it simply draws you into the music and you very quickly begin to forget about the speaker. The down side to this, at least for me, is that I forgot that I was writing a review on them. I just wanted to flow into the music coming out of them and become one with the universe! The review could end right there with an enthusiastic "Run out and buy these right now. I mean RIGHT now. Hook them up, lock all the doors and disappear from the planet!"
Sorry but for a moment there I was getting in touch with my inner hippie (still a large part of my inner and outer being). All that being said I will move on to some specific track observations and my closing argument on why I feel so strongly about these speakers.
One of my favorite tracks when I am auditioning any piece of equipment is Roger Water's "Dogs" from the In the Flesh Live CD (Columbia C2K 85235). This track has some very interesting dynamics and special effects. From the acoustic guitar introduction to barking dogs in the interlude and thundering percussion and soaring guitar work throughout the song, there are more than enough dynamic swings to create a very tough challenge. This track gives any speaker a good workout and will test its ability to create a solid sound stage. The VR-4SR MkIII delivered this track better than any speaker I have had in my 14 years as a reviewer. During this year's CES I had Greg Weaver over to let him take a listen to them as I had touted them as being damned near as good as the much more expensive VR5 Anniversary. I do not want to miss quote Greg but let's just say that we both agreed that this speaker is not the VR5 but it is way too close for comfort. In other words this speaker is definitely under priced! Albert himself has said that they position the VRS4 MkIII at a price point significantly under where it should be in the US market. Call it a loss leader or his idea of the uber value speaker. Any way you cut it you will have to spend a good deal more coin on any competitor's speaker to get equal or better performance. I am going to step out on a limb here and say that in my opinion, I am not sure I would spend much more on a speaker when you can get this much performance out of a $14,000 speaker. You would have to go at least another $10-20,000 to get an improvement that would justify passing these up. If you have that kind of coin go buy a pair of VR5 Anniversaries and call it good. If you are crazy rich you might want to stop by and check out the VR9 but at $90k it better sound awesome! I have never heard anything sound better than that speaker. I have heard many speakers sound as good but never better. Ok I got carried away.
I am a very big Diana Krall fan and her song "Narrow Daylight" from the The Girl in the Other Room CD, (Verve B0001826-12) features her voice at its best. The song speaks to me of hope, redemption and staring new. Her vocals are delivered with a melancholy that makes you ache for the human condition. The interplay between her delicate piano and Anthony Wilson's acoustic guitar is just flawless. Both instruments presented in their own space and yet perfectly integrated. The VR-4SR MkIII delivers every measure of this song in way that imparts the emotional content of the song. Her rendition of Tom Wait's "Temptation" from the same album has a great balance between her piano, Terri Lynne Carrington's drum work, Anthony Wilson's guitar and Christian McBride's acoustic bass is simply stellar. Most specifically is how well the VR-4SR MkIII delivers Christian's bass. You actually hear and feel the flesh of his fingers pulling the strings of the bass.
Perhaps most telling and startling aspect of this speaker is how it delivers the human voice. With Diana's voice you get all that she is capable of delivering. There is the silky smoothness, a slight wisp of smoke and a throaty sexiness in the style of the greatest cabaret singers of the past. Her voice just floats there in a space of its own.
On the Chet Baker record This Is Always (SteepleChase Records SCS 1168) recorded October of 1979 live with Doug Rainy on guitar and Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen in Copenhagen the realism of the live performance is rendered in flawless fashion. This is a stunning performance of the most intimate kind. Chet's singing is sweet and with an almost angelic delivery that us is just as captivating to this day as it was when he performed coupled with his exquisite trumpet skills drives the entire record. With reasonable turns in the spotlight for Raney and Pedersen the record just carries you along. Back in the day being a touring musician was not near as glamorous as it might be today. Seedy little dives, noisy drunken patrons and waitresses trying to make a buck slinging drinks. This recording delivers a surreal mix between the dedication of the musicians plying their craft in a small club and the subdued sound of glasses being lifted and set back down. You can almost smell the pungent mixture of the sweat, alcohol, cigarettes perfumes and colognes. It's as if you were elbow to elbow with 200 hundred of your closest friends. The air around musicians lets you easily place them in the room. The sound staging actually has you looking around for who is still talking behind and to your right after the song has started, or the person who knocked over their glass at the table right next to you. Fun stuff to be sure and if you cannot have fun with your Hifi then what is the point right?
Simply put the VR-4SR MkIII pulls you into the performance by delivering the music in a way that does not draw attention to the speaker itself but rather faithfully reproduces, a neutral way, only what was in the source material and anything added by the electronics. The speaker is an elegant delivery vessel for the music. Nothing added, nothing taken away. That is the mark of a great speaker.
Bruce Lee said once "It is like a finger pointing away at the moon. Concentrate on the finger and you miss all that heavenly glory!" So it is with the right speaker. If you concentrate on the speaker you really miss the whole point and any speaker that draws attention to itself in such a distracting way is not one I am enamored with. However, the speaker that draws you into the music or an "all that heavenly glory" is the one I want. This is something that the VR-4SR MkIII is a world champ at doing. If you are in the market for a speaker then I highly recommend you grab yourself some heavenly glory and check out the VR-4SR MkIII! As a final closing note: I was so impressed with the VR-4SR MkIII that I bought the review pair at the end of the review to utilize as my reference speaker going forward. I don't know if there is a stronger statement as to the quality and sound of a product that. Gary Lea
VSR 4 MkIII
Von Schweikert


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3-D trend must die
Films like "The Great Gatsby" and the Justin Bieber movie don't need to be in 3-D.
When I was younger, a 3-D movie was a mystical thing that I figured I would never get to see. My parents would tell me about "Jaws 3-D" and how it felt like everything in the film was reaching out into the audience. I personally thought that was the coolest thing ever. I waited and waited until I would get the opportunity to finally see these different types of movies and get to wear the funny glasses with blue and red lenses.
When I was 11 years old, I finally got my wish. "Spy Kids 3-D" was released in theaters and I begged my mom to take me. I watched in awe as I saw everything coming out of the screen. (I may have tried to grab at something once or twice, too.) But, after the wonderment wore off, I really didn't care about seeing a 3-D movie anymore. I got my childhood wish and that was the end of it…or so I thought.
My junior year of high school, I prepared myself to see a new 3-D movie: "My Bloody Valentine." A group of friends and I sat in the theater while we watched a big guy with a pickaxe slaughter people for nearly two hours. Yes, seeing the pickaxe thrown at the camera was scary enough, but in the midst of the blood and gore, I realized 3-D movies weren't that awesome. Who wants to feel like they're in the middle of a gruesome murder scene? Not me, that's for sure.
Now, it seems like there's not a movie that doesn't have the option of going to see it in 3D. I can even understand wanting to make some movies come alive. But, when you have movies coming out like "Jackass 3D" and "Piranha 3-D," the movie industry might be taking it a little too far. Case in point: "The Great Gatsby" is being made into a 3-D movie. That's when you know that this is one craze that needs to go away.
Hope might not be totally lost for the wonder of 3-D movies. The concept would be so much better if used sparingly. We go to the movies to escape our boring and mundane lives, not to get thrust into an action movie where we have to escape terrorists or a thriller where we find out our neighbor is a depressed widower, who's bound to go on a shooting spree at any second. Now, if they want to make a movie with Jake Gyllenhaal, in which every girl can be his leading lady, that might not be so bad.


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> I understand that CL.ONE means the read operation will block until at > least one -replica- responds. If this node is not a replica, what > happens? The node (known as the "coordinating node" because it co-ordinates the request submitted by the client) will send the request to the nodes that are in the replica set for the row. The client need not care about which host it connects to, other than that it be "one of the ones in the correct cluster". Is this the source of confusion? There is never any issue with talking to the "wrong" node outside of the replica set. The client just doesn't care; Cassandra takes care of it. > For write operations, I could use CL.ANY. It just requires that it is > written to 1 node, not necessarily 1 replica. But CL.ANY is not > supported for reading. So if no replicas for the data are online, the > data is not available, correct? This is why I want to maximize the > number of replicas, to maximize availability such that even if N-1 > nodes are offline, there is no meaningful difference in operation. CL.ANY is intended for cases where you want to ensure write availability if at all possible, even if it means that the data won't be readable at all from any nodes until some time in the future. It sounds like you're worried about data ending up on nodes that are outside of the replica set, or that reads are done outside of the replica set. This is not something you need to worry about. Just submit your queries to the cluster and the appropriate nodes will be serving the requests. -- / Peter Schuller (@scode on twitter)
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Is this a Termite?
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We just bought a house and previous owner had termite treatment done last year.
Two days ago I found a couple of unknown species (on the picture) in the kitchen and dozen in the backyard. Yesterday guys from pest pest control arrived an said that that's not a termite but they looked really unsure, plus since house is on the annual contract they have zero motivation to acknowledge even if these are termites.
Attached are the pictures.
looks like an earwig for the most part. A bit odd shaped compared to what I am used to seeing but basically correct.
scroll down just a bit on this link. There is an earwig pictured that, to me, looks identical to your pictures.
and here is a European earwig. Looks very similar.
Thats because it is!:yes::laughing:
Get it? It's an ear with a wig on it; an ear wig!!:whistling2:
It's an earwig...they appear to be immature specimens because of the short abdomens on the ones in the pics.
They are harmless to people and animals, although like a most insects they like warm, dark, places...like the contactors on your condensing unit. I also find them plugging my hose nozzles every summer.
Here is some info copied and pasted from the web (so it must be true!)...
"Earwigs eat an omnivorous diet of other insects and plants. This diet can be beneficial: earwigs feed on aphids, mites, fleas, and insect eggs. Unfortunately, in gardens they munch on dahlias, marigolds, lettuce, potatoes, and hostas. They will also feed on mosses, lichens, and algae. Earwigs are active at night and hide during the day in almost any dark, confined space, particularly if it is moist."
Thanks to everyone responded. The species I cought definitely look like earwigs.
I put my glasses on and looked real close,, Nope, thats not KC
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ATLANTA -- After more than 50 years of covering the vending and OCS industry, Ben Ginsberg, founder and publisher of Vending and OCS, has informed VT that he plans to cease publication. The last issue was the November/December 2009, Vol. 17, No. 3.
"I wanted to leave the business on a high note," said Ginsberg, who has been editing and producing the magazine since launching it in 1991.
A pioneer trade magazine publisher, Ginsberg was a cofounder of American Automatic Merchandiser in 1958 with Mike Michael, a fellow veteran of the bottling industry.
A longtime active participant in the vending industry and one of the first journalists to identify the new office coffee service business that emerged in the late 1960s, Ginsberg is the recipient of many awards in recognition of his distinguished service.
These accolades include the Barbara Short Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Atlantic Coast Exposition in 2000; a Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed by the National Automatic Merchandising Association in 2001, and a Lifetime Achievement Award conferred by the National Beverage & Products Association in 2003. NBPA inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 1996.
"My late father and former VT publisher, Victor Lavay, always held Ben Ginsberg in high regard, and I have developed the same respect and esteem for him," said VT president and publisher Alicia Lavay-Kertes.
Ben can be reached at VOCS headquarters, (770) 451-2345, through February 2010.