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Official Optics Discussion Thread
Figured the Gun Talk section could use a thread dedicated to the discussion of Optics. As feedback is given, I will edit the original post compiling the information under each topic of discussion to make this a reference post. Feel free to add other topics of discussion that I will continue to add to the list.
Some topics for discussion:
-EOTech vs Aimpoint vs Trijicon optics
-AimPoint Comp M2 vs M3 vs M4
-Mounts (LaRue, etc..)
-Pairing BUIS with Optic
-Best optics for: Quick target acquisition/Longer range accuracy/ Balance between the two
-Magnifier + Optic Combos
-"Best" Optic within price range: <$300, <$600, <$1000, <$1500
-Pistol Optics
-Shotgun Optics
-Caliber specific optics
-Fiber Optic vs Battery Powered: Pros and Cons
In the sake of keeping this thread organized and informative, please include the topic that fits best in the first line of your post whether you are offering your opinion or posing a more specific question within a category. Please provide some sort of reasoning behind your opinion and citing personal experiences would be great. For example:
Topic and Discussion
Topic: EOTech vs AimPoint vs Trijicon Optics
Topic: BUIS with Optics + Magnified Optics
Topic: Mounts
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There is a lot of ground to cover here, I almost don't know where to start. Tom, do you have a specific question about something to get the ball rolling?
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Optics will be my next AR-15 purchase. Looking for a scope-style optics likely. I normally shoot rifles with 2.5-9x50 leupold scopes... so my iron sighted AR-15 won't stay that way long as long as I don't get in trouble with the wife...
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Eh, or was that Tom with the $500 thing?
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Likely it will end up being a "$200" scope, because obviously the scope would never be more than the rifle........
I'm not very familiar with the AR platform, nor the .223/5.56 ballistics. You have to remember I'm a hunter just finally getting my feet wet in a "fun" gun to shoot. I honestly don't know what ranges to expect as a maximum. I've only shot so far at ~50-60 yards so far, likely 10-15 rounds out of my gun in the two trips I've been able to make to this hunting land since my purchase..
I'm used to shooting all my guns at 100-150 yards. At the land I shoot at, we've got a dirt mound, stakes at 100 & 150 yards with a bench at the 150 yard stake (which incidentally the wood finally collapsed on me while sighting in my 300wsm this year ha!)
I'd want something that I can shoot at decent ranges, be highly accurate, and have some fun. It seems that there are quick-release style mounts to pull a scope off in tactical situations and/or still be somewhat accurate when reattached?
Regardless, I will NOT buy cheap scopes. I've seen the difference personally. I have some Leupold scopes, and the "cheapest" scope I have on any of my guns is a Weaver.
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Topic: EOTech vs AimPoint vs Trijicon Optics
-What are your overall views on each manufacturer regarding the quality, durability, value?
-Is there 1 optic from each manufacturer that is the most popular?
-What are your experiences with any of these manufacturers' optics and which model did you specifically use?
Topic: AimPoint Comp M2 vs M3 vs M4
-What are the major differences between these 3 optics?
-Which would you recommend?
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Topic: EOTech vs AimPoint vs Trijicon Optics
There have been questions about Eotechs holding up and battery life, but i have not had mine fail through five carbine classes, thousands and thousands of rounds, and my own drills at the range. The models that Reedo has seen fail in classes (I say this because I know its coming) have been the older models.
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based on serbonze advice I picked up an xps2 and just found a good deal on an eotech 3x magnifier with the fts mount. I like the red dot alone and am excited to try out the magnifier.
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I'm not an expert but I chose my EOTech over an Aimpoint T1 for a couple reasons...
- I like the reticle on the EOTech a lot more than having the single 4 moa dot. You can use the large circle for quick target acquisition but if you needed to take a farther shot, it just seems easier with the EOTech's 1 moa center dot.
- Aimpoint wins obviously as far as battery life is concerned but for me it isn't really an issue as my rifle is a hobby for me, not a tool or anything I'd be relying upon for an extended period of time.
- I prefer the square profile (field of view might be a better term) of the EOTech to the T-1. I don't know how to explain it really other than, to me, it seems to just flow with things I look at through it (vertical poles/trees/walls/etc). The 'round' profile of the Aimpoint isn't bad to be and it doesn't really throw me off, it just doesn't feel as 'natural' to me.
Hope that makes sense!
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I like a 6-14 power scope for small targets.
Off the shelf, You'll find this gun will easily out-shoot the 300 in the range your talking about and with a little adjusting, out to 250 or 300 yards, then the extra inertia of the 300 takes over out past that unless your shooting a very tuned rifle.. The low recoil is probably the main reason..
I know the holographic/ACOG's are popular, if I was shooting in combat no question its what I'd use.. But for target and plinking a more standard scope to me is more accurate and satisfying to shoot..
Enjoy it !
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It'd be odd having a better scope on my "fun" gun than my deer gun.. lol
I bought the .223 for the low recoil! The 300wsm is fun...but better for shooting deer than paper!
I don't think I plan on a red dot/acog - I'm thinking more along the lines of a standard scope at this point..
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EOTech vs Aimpoint vs Trijicon
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These are not the ideal optics for what I would need. EOTech has a sordid history that started out as being good, then has slowly degraded over the years as people have been exposed to more options from other manufacturers. To EOTech's credit, they've tried to adjust to the market by evolving their optics. The big issue at hand is that EOTech was bought several years back by L3 Communications, and longtime EOTech users have noted that that was the point EOTech took a downturn with customer service. EOTech does have the ability to say they've had NAVSPEC contracts for a long time, as a long time ago they were able to score the CCO (close combat optic) contract for the Navy. The circle/dot reticle that EOTech is known for is their major selling point, as a lot of people prefer that reticle. EOTech has developed several models to accommodate different battery types and different operational needs like night vision capability and weatherproofing. EOTechs have options that are affordable.
So here's my first-hand observations of EOTech:
-At SHOT Show 2012, EOTech introduced an optic that was a collaborative effort between them and Brownell's, and this was the Zombie optic. It is an EOTech XPS 2.0 with a reticle that resembles a biohazard symbol, with a 1MOA dot in the middle. This shows that they're willing to pander to the commercial hobby market to make sales. The zombie/biohazard reticle was EOTech truly jumping the shark. The reticle is absolutely worthless and I saw a guy use it in training course and he just screamed "mall ninja"
-Battery life of the normal EOTechs is listed at 600hrs, but actually averages ~160hrs according to tests done by the Army. The XPS models are about twice that. A neighboring LE agency uses EOTechs and they have to carry spare batteries at all times, and they change out batteries monthly as a precaution.
-Auto batter shut off modes are either 4hr or 8hr intervals, depending on what you program in. The problem is that it can change without you knowing, and I've read AARs and write-ups by people who have been inadvertently in 4hr mode when they thought they were in 8hr mode. This is a problem because on long ops, you need to regularly shut down and restart the optic. The problem with this is that turning the optic on drains the battery heavily, further killing battery life.
-Windage and elevation adjustments are external, and have no cover. This allows dirt to get into the threads and shift the zero. I've seen this happen.
-Models with in-line batteries (parallel to the rail) have battery "bounce" issues under recoil. The springs weaken and the battery starts losing connection with the contact surface. The repair kit only lasts a year or two before you need another one.
-Transverse mounted batteries on the XPS/EXPS models are more reliable and have no bounce, but they mount the CR123A battery in a way that exploits the weakest point of the battery: the side. CR123A lithium batteries have longitudinal strength and were designed that way. They do not have latitudinal strength on the side, and impact or stress causes them to break and leak acid. This has been a reported issue with these models, and the battery sellers like SureFire and Streamlight will confirm this battery strength issue (regarding their weak points).
-EOTechs have a higher rate of malfunction than any other top level optic. I've personally seen three in the past two years go down on the range.
-The reticle is nice if you can see it, but if you don't have 20/20 vision, it's a giant blob/blur with no definition
-65MOA outer circle obscures targets at longer ranges. Jeff Gonzalez of Trident Concepts has noted that in his Mid-Range Marksmanship course, EOTechs have a lot of problems with this issue at extended ranges.
-EOTech lost the NAVSPEC/Crane contract
-EOTech bases loosen under movement, vibration and recoil, and they constantly need to be retightened, or you need to Loctite the threads.
I realize that I am very negative towards the EOTech, so I will lament that a lot of this is based on operational and training use. For the average shooting range patron, these issues likely won't surface often.
I should note that I am capable of writing a less biased overview of EOTech. I just chose not to.
Aimpoint has a concept of simplicity. They make a 2MOA or 4MOA dot, and they run off of several different types of batteries, depending on what optic you select. Aimpoints are proven to be bombproof, and have been tortured to levels that have made other models fail. Additionally, Aimpoint has Advanced Circuit Efficiency Technology (ACET), which allows their optics to run for tens of thousands of hours. Their current market offerings allow you to choose optics that can run 30,000 to 80,000hrs depending on what model you select. This is why Aimpoint continues to win the M68 CCO contract for the US Army every time they decide to upgrade. The current M68 CCO is the CompM4, and the last one was the CompM3, and before that the CompM2. The Aimpoint T-1 was mounted on a Daniel Defense rifle and abused to extreme levels in a Daniel Defense promo video, and that optic worked at the end, after being dropped out of a helicopter and blown up, among other things. The major downside to Aimpoint has been the price point, as they tend to be very expensive and the mounts always tack on more money. This has been a complaint of a lot of people, but Aimpoint responded by marketing the Patrol Rifle Optic (PRO) model, which is an integrated CompM3 and QRP2 quick-detach mount for $440 MSRP. This is currently debatably regarded as the best value premium red dot system on the market. The other main complaint of the Aimpoint is that the dot isn't always round, which is true. Sometimes it's oblong, but it's a function of the optic design as a collimator red dot.
I currently use the Micro T-1, PRO and CompM4S, and I love them all. They've been phenomenal. The PROs that we have on our patrol rifles have been phenomenal, and they're easy to use by novices.
Trijicon is a company that is multi-faceted. They're based in the military/tactical world, but they have branched out into the sporting market with hunting and competition shooting. The Accu-Point scopes use high quality Japanese glass, and for the most part they're very good scopes.
The ACOGs are the standard for the magnified combat optic design, and the ACOG has been around a long time. It continues to be the standard, but other companies have shown up to take a bite out of this pie, like Browe Combat Optics and Elcan. The ACOG is being upgraded, with one version offering a AA battery illumination option, and the current 6x48 model being used internationally for heavy battle rifle use. The Bindon Aiming Concept (BAC) allows these magnified optics to work like reflexive red dots when using binocular vision, so this is a big asset.
The Reflex and the Reflex II were some of the first commercially available red dots that were actually quality and reliable. The dual-illumination technology that required no batteries was selected as the first SOCOM optic for the CCO selection. There are numerous issues with the Reflexes, including tritium dulling and being expensive to replace, and washout issues with the reticle disappearing into bright or light backgrounds. The newer Reflex 1x42 has partially solved the washout issue.
The TriPower was an optic that had a lot of potential, and the dual illumination portion with the fiber optics and tritium worked well. The battery assisted illumination was the problem and with an average battery life of approximately 14-18hrs, it was not ideal. The illumination in bright conditions or against bright backgrounds was not enough, so the battery-assisted illumination was often needed, so this was a problem with poor battery life. On max illumination setting, some people got as low as 2hrs of battery life.
The current trending optic is the SRS, which is their newest red dot variant. It's primarily powered by a solar cell that operates by ambient light powering the optic and being fully adjustable. This offers unlimited life. The backup is a single AA battery, and the optic can run for one year on the battery. This is far better. Additonally, the field of view on the SRS is huge.
Trijicons are EXPENSIVE. They're by far the most expensive of this group, and there isn't a whole lot of wiggle room. Trijicon spent a lot of time sitting stagnant, and now they're playing catch-up. They're making steps in the right direction, though.
Best optics?
EOTech: IF I HAD TO, I would still select an XPS model, but change out the battery more often to prevent any battery compromise.
Aimpoint: The PRO is by far the best based on the price point. It offers so much value, and 50,000hrs of battery life is hard to beat.
Trijicon: Hard to select one optic from them, as they are multi-faceted. However, the one I'd use would be the TA648 6x48 model in 5.56.
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Leupold is a company that has been around a long time, and has defined themselves as one of the early originators in the US tactical optics community. The Vari-X III Tactical scopes were on top of a lot of guns. When scopes were using older technology from Unertl and Redfield, Leupold showed up with advanced tactical scopes that offered something nobody had seen before. The old 10x scopes in the system were supplemented by Leupold's variable magnification scopes, as well as a fixed 10x offering. That scope line was a factory modified hunting scope, and Leupold eventually decided to purpose-build a scope, which they dubbed the Mark4 series. This scope series led the industry for a long time, and most sniper rifles in the US military inventory were topped with Leupolds. Leupold eventually expanded the Mark4 line and diverged them into three categories: Mid-Range/Tactical (MR/T), Long Range/Tactical (LR/T) and Extended Range/Tactical (ER/T).
Leupold got comfortable in their position as the leading manufacturer and supplier of sniper rifle optics for the military, and law enforcement and government agencies saw this and jumped on board. For a long time, Leupold continued to do what they had been doing with very little effort to improve the platform. They made minor changes to lens coatings and whatnot, but nothing too ground-breaking. This allowed other companies to swoop in with more innovative scopes and start taking away military contracts from Leupold. Nightforce took the SPR contract with their 2.5-10x24x NXS Compact, replacing the Leupold MR/T 3-9x40. The USMC Scout Sniper M8541 SSDS (Scout Sniper Day Scope) was a Unertl 10x with some Leupolds used, but was replaced by the Premier Heritage 3-15x50 and Schmidt & Bender Police Marksman II 3-12x50 LP. Leupold has yet to regain any USMC or Navy contracts.
As more companies got into the tactical scope market, Leupold was forced to improve, originally starting with first focal plane (FFP) scopes and milrad elevation and windage adjustments. They then expanded to a Mark4 ER/T 6.5-20x50 mil/mil version with a 34mm tube. That was originally selected by the Army for their MSR/XM2010 sniper rifle program. Leupold started getting feedback from special operations and sniper personnel, and had to make changes. Leupold responded by introducing two new lines of scopes: Mark6 and Mark8. The Mark6 line uses a 6x magnification erector assembly, while the Mark8 uses an 8x. These scopes were outfitted with high quality Japanese glass and have been designed for military use. The US Army currently is using numerous scopes, but their Mark4 10x40, 3.5-10x40 and 6.5-20x50 models are being replaced by the Mark8 1.1-8x CQBSS and 3.5-25x56 scopes. Additionally, the Mark6 3-18x44 CMR-W scopes are seeing limited fielding. Leupold is relevant again in the tactical precision scope market.
Lower cost precision tactical scopes have been marketed by Leupold for the commercial market, as well as LE and GOV units. This was originally called the Mark2 line, but was later renamed as the MarkAR line as the models shifted strictly for commercial sales. Leupold made the decision to diverge their commercial sales from their LE and GOV LE sales, and created a separate line for the LE/GOV world under the VX-R Patrol series. They made commercial versions, but this series was designed to be used in the field by police officers and government field agents. Leupold has increased their optical quality and features as they've been forced to compete in the market.
Leupold has ventured into the tactical combat optic world, originally offering the Mark4 CQ/T (Close Quarters/Tactical) 1-3x20mm sight. The sight was originally billed as a better CQB alternative to the ACOG because it had the 1x low end, an etched reticle, 3x magnification for long range, and an illuminated reticle. The optic proved to be less stellar than it was billed to be, with a short battery life and very poor light transmission when compared to the Trijicon ACOG that it was competing against. With other options on the market, the CQ/T didn't perform as well as people would have liked. Having used the CQ/T, I was extremely disappointed with it; particularly when comparing it to the ACOG. Leupold saw a need to offer a more robust sight alternative that could see military use and compete against the ACOG better, and also offer a BDC reticle instead of the limited-use circle/dot reticle of the CQ/T. I think they knew that the CQ/T wasn't all that great. The optic they created was the HAMR (High Accuracy Multi-Range Riflescope), which is a 4x magnified optic that makes certain improvements over the ACOG that have been complained about. Things like an adjustable focus and a battery operated illumination option.
Leupold also delved into the CQB reflex sight market. Originally the CQ/T was their only offering. The unfortunate problem is that of the two optics they developed, one was good and one wasn't. The DeltaPoint is a mini red dot that was designed to compete against other miniature red dots like the Insight MRDS and Trijicon RMR. The DeltaPoint offers a wider field of view with a polygonal frame as opposed to the smaller square frames of the other optics. The DeltaPoint has been mounted as an option on the HAMR, as well as being popular to mount on pistols, or as a backup red dot for tactical scopes.
On the other hand, the Prismatic was created and billed as the "ideal" LE tactical CQB optic. The problem is that it isn't. The Prismatic is best described as a 1x scope that was chopped off just after the ocular housing. It uses an etched reticle on a lens in a scope housing, and works just like a scope. It has an eyebox and requires a consistent cheek position. It also has parallax issues, despite what has been advertised. It was billed as an ideal optic because of the etched reticle, because Leupold claims that if your optic illumination goes down, you have your etched reticle as a backup. This is more necessary than people know, as the battery life of the illumination module sucks at just 14hrs max time, using expensive 1/3N cell lithium batteries. And yes, that's right- I said illumination MODULE. The illumination module is a removable component that can be taken off of the optic, eliminating the ability to illuminate the optic. It also causes moisture issues into the optic. Essentially, you have a rifle scope on your weapon, but NO MAGNIFICATION. What's the point? As has been noted by Pat Rogers, the founder of EAG Tactical and a retired NYPD sergeant and USMC Warrant Officer, "it's Leupold's answer to a question no one asked." I would tend to agree, as I have used a Prismatic and been very disappointed. It's not a true 1x optic as it was designed before Leupold actually had the ability to make a true 1x. It is one optic that I would absolutely refuse to use outright unless there was absolutely no other choice.
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Enterprises will spend too much this year creating monolithic apps—the sort of server-side efforts that involve formal requirements and tie up dozens (or hundreds) of architects, coders, and testers. Most would be better off using scripting languages, Web services, and SOA (service-oriented architecture) to weave together browser-based apps that leverage existing assets.
Mashups and SOA are among the drivers of a development revolution, away from native coding in C++—and from building millions of lines of managed C# and Java code as well. Companies will hire ASP.Net and JSP (JavaServer Pages) developers by the busload, but they will likely spend too little attaining JavaScript, Perl, PHP, and Ruby skill sets. When coupled with the right frameworks and component suites, new-fangled scripted apps will turn software development teams into a faster, less expensive, and more responsive part of enterprise IT.
On the front end, this means UIs based on AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), which help employees work more productively. Behind the scenes, SOA-based mashups will eliminate a lot of manual labor by enabling robust, non-brittle, many-to-many integrations that offer solid performance, security, and support for multistep transactions. Unfortunately, many enterprises will not spend enough to train and hire developers accordingly.
Any shift toward scripting should be accompanied by a shift away from formal requirements and toward agile processes. But companies saying goodbye to huge software rollouts and hello to permanent betas will likely spend too little ensuring a successful transition. It's as much a matter of having strong project management skills on board as it is to have developers versed in agile techniques. After all, when requested features can no longer wait for next year's "dot zero" release, but are instead deployed company-wide in "next Thursday's build," not having the right personnel in place can be costly.
Also out the window this year: traditional testing models, in which QA and security validation is performed after coding is complete. That said, companies will spend too much time and money on traditional testing and on patch-and-fix deployment of security updates because they won't spend enough on integrating strict vulnerability and functional testing into every phase of development. Traditional post-development acceptance testing will still be necessary, but by integrating testing throughout the design and coding process, you will shorten test-and-fix cycles considerably, freeing your team up to deliver more apps faster.
More intriguing is where these shifts may lead. Expect 2007 to mark the beginning of the end of desktop software development, as anything you can do on the desktop, the SOA-based server will be able to do better, spelling bad news for those rolling out Windows Vista.
What are your predictions for the year ahead, as far as application development goes? Respond in the discussion thread below.
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In my last post, I spoke on the idea that we expect our lives to be pretty normal. For the most part, we run the race of life at our own pace and do not expect much deviation from the bell curve. But when an anomaly is thrown at us that affects us and causes us to leave a previous way of life and begin a new one, how are we supposed to respond?
One good example to look to is that of a patient striving for a new normal after a physical injury.
Let's start by first recognizing what our normal is. Most of the people reading this blog will fall into this category; after all it is the most common. These people have the blessing of a well-functioning body. Sure, some things may not be perfect about it, but it will still get you through the day. Medical terminology defines this normal ability with two terms: activities of daily living (ADL's) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL's). ADL's include simple things that you do every day: brushing your teeth, using the restroom and eating on your own. IADL's are a bit more complex, they include preparing a meal or balancing a check book. Both of these terms define what it is we must be able to do on our own in order to fall into this "normal".
For a good amount of people, the normal described above is not done with as much ease as a healthy person. This is because they themselves or a loved one has suffered from a birth defect, an accident, a disease, or something of that nature that prevents them from preforming any ADL's or IADL's. Not being able to perform these activities causes a dramatic change in anyone's life. Making what is called a "new normal" or an adjustment that accounts for physical impairments, takes time, dependence, and learning.
In a way we all make new normals for ourselves throughout our life. Adjustments are made in life for differences, changes or anything that alters a previous routine.
From a medical team's perspective, the goal for a patient with an impairment that affects these daily activities would be to get them back home and able to live as best as they can despite their circumstances. This is easier said than done. Someone who is paralyzed from the waist down, for example, faces many challenges that a normal person would not even have to think about. Most obviously they would not be able to walk, would have difficulty getting in and out of a car (and would need a different mechanism for using the gas and brakes), and would need to take into account the extra time it takes to move (or be moved) when planning for the day. Disabilities and risks that are not as obvious include possible medical complications such as the development of bed sores due to immobility, clotting in the legs and the fact that by being unaware of pain a paraplegic would not be alerted to an injury if one did occur.
While all of these obstacles differ from impairment to impairment, the road to rehabilitation, or restoration of ADL's and IADL's, is one that will be walked very intentionally. Planning, goals, and support will all be needed to assist a disabled person in reaching a new way of living an ordinary life. This tedious process is how we get back on our feet after a traumatic life event has occurred.
Goals given to those just recovering from a permanent injury need to be crafted to suit the individual. Different people have different potentials, and the same goes for those re-learning how to live life normally. Daily, weekly, and monthly goals are all made in consideration of what a certain patient may actually be able to attain. This is done to first and foremost get a person to their new normal and to realistically set up expectations so that there are encouraging results through the rehabilitation process.
The recovery process reaches far beyond a hospital stay and it remains for a lifetime. Every day of a new normal is something more difficult than what our previous normal life taught us. Although one may have gotten back up, the difficulty does not go away.
Even when we have not been physically affected with a debilitating injury, there are still things in life that will force us to find a new normal. Losing a mother, father, sibling, or friend will all drastically change our normal; starting a new job or going through a hardship will also change what normal looks like. Everyone faces this rehabilitation process–it will just present itself differently in different situations.
The lesson that medical rehabilitation teaches us is valuable to everyone. Rehabilitation takes time. We often want to see results immediately and are impatient to return to what was previously our normal. Respond to disaster in patience; make reasonable goals and eventually a new normal will begin and how long that new normal will last we don't know.


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Dear Pharmacist,
I have diabetes and am experiencing nerve sensations, including pins-and-needles and burning. I take metformin and glyburide. What else can I do?
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Hi S.L.,
Millions of people have painful nerve sensations, called neuropathies, which may be caused by diabetes, shingles, Celiac disease, heavy metal toxicity, nutrient deficiencies, autoimmune disorders and neurological conditions.
Other neuropathy symptoms include burning; shooting pain; tingling; numbness; feeling like you got stabbed by an ice pick; cystitis; urinary urgency; vibration/buzzing sensations; erectile dysfunction; loss of bladder control; poor coordination; muscle pain; weakness; trigeminal neuralgia; and dizziness when standing up.
Medication can help; just take the lowest effective dose to minimize side effects.
However, the No. 1 thing you can do to reduce pain is to lower your blood sugar; you can read more about it in my book Diabetes Without Drugs (Rodale 2010).
Also, statin cholesterol drugs are known to cause neuropathic sensations.
Here are a few inexpensive over-the-counter solutions to ease the pain. The supplements I recommend help shuttle more oxygen to your cells, reduce inflammation, protect the myelin wrapper around your delicate nerves, quench toxic free radicals and reduce protein kinase C (PKC). These treatments can all be taken together:
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) – This antioxidant squashes free radicals that attack your myelin sheath and "fray" your nerve wiring. You may notice effect in a few days, though most people require several weeks. Try 200-250 mg 2-4 times daily or half that dose if you take R lipoic acid. To boost this antioxidant's effect, take it with fish oil, krill oil or DHA extract about 500 mg with food.
Curcumin – Found in the spice turmeric and it reduces blood sugar. Curcumin chases away a pain-causing chemical TNF as well as nitric oxide. It helps to cool the burn you feel in your nerves. Cook with turmeric spice, but also take a supplement, 500 mg twice daily. Effects take about a month.
Methylcobalamin (B12) – When your body starves for B12, you lose the myelin sheath and your nerves short circuit. This can cause neuropathy and depression. There are dozens of drug muggers of B12, including the diabetic medications that you take as well as processed foods, sugar, antibiotics, estrogen hormones and acid blockers.
Thiamine – A glass of wine every night can steal this nerve-protective nutrient. Candida overgrowth can snatch it too. Run low on thiamine and you will absolutely suffer with bizarre neuropathic sensations. I'd suggest about 50-100 mg daily for a few months, along with a low dose B-complex so you have all the other B's on board.
Neuragen – It's a topical ointment sold at pharmacies and online. A study showed that it might be helpful for shingles neuralgia, diabetic or HIV neuropathy or trigeminal neuralgia.
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(Cleveland) - The Salvation Army kicked off its 2013 Red Kettle Campaign with a luncheon at Windows on the River. Major Lurlene-Kay Johnson says this year's goal is $693,000.
To get the campaign started Quicken Loans contributed $10,000 during the luncheon.
Look for the kettles the day after Thanksgiving, with the campaign continuing through Christmas Eve. Major Johnson tells Newsradio WTAM 1100 the need is growing with requests for assistance up dramatically this year.
She explains that the Salvation Army provides $15.5 million dollars in services to low income families.
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Beau Hill is executive director of the Army's Harbor Light Complex where he's seeing an increase in greater Clevelanders seeking help in kicking their heroin addiction.
Says the epidemic is wide ranging with their detox unit assisting people from not only the inner city but also from communities like Strongsville, Rocky River and Westlake.
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I'm trying to install BT 4 R2 onto my Sony Viao VGN-NR21J laptop.
It has a 500GB drive, with Win 7 64 bit installed (have tried both 60GB partition and full drive).
When I boot BT from the DVD and try to install via the install.sh it doesnt show my current Win 7 partition.
I've tried numerous ways of trying to format the drive, a 32bit Win 7 install, but BT still not seeing the Win 7.
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Hello guys, this is a very discussed issue probably, anyway, as all of you must know, the nvidia optimus technology does not have a proper linux driver yet.
I own an Asus k52JC, and i only use backtrack for its tools, not as my main OS. I can't even use ubuntu, because as i said, no nvidia driver yet.
My question is: anyone knows a way to at least get the intel graphics going on? I mean, just to get at least a decent monitor resolution? i don't care about nvidia here, backtrack is not for gaming, but at least would be nice to have more "room space" :)


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Constituent Update - August 9, 2013
FSIS Exploratory Residue Sampling Project Begins
FSIS will begin an exploratory residue sampling project as part of the National Residue Program (NRP). Under this project, FSIS will sample 300 dairy cows presented for slaughter at official establishments that exhibit signs of mastitis and test negative on Kidney Inhibition Swab (KIS™) testing. This exploratory sampling project is to identify the possible presence of any chemical residue that may not inhibit microbial growth and may not be detectable with the KIS™ test.
As described in the July 6, 2012, Federal Register Notice, (77 FR 39897), FSIS periodically conducts targeted sampling at the production or compound level as part of the NRP. Sampling will begin September 1, 2013.
FSIS Conducts Food Defense Plan Survey
FSIS will conduct its eighth annual Food Defense Plan Survey during the month of August 2013, to determine how many FSIS-regulated processed egg product plants, meat and poultry slaughter and processing establishments, and official import inspection establishments have voluntarily adopted a functional food defense plan.
Results from the 2012 survey indicated that approximately 77 percent of all plants have adopted plans. While this represents an increase from prior years, FSIS has established an agency performance goal for 2015 to have at least 90 percent of establishments with a functional plan.
For information and guidance related to food defense, go to: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-defense-defense-and-emergency-response.
For questions and additional assistance, contact the Small Plant Help Desk at (877) FSIS-HELP (877-374-7435). Any policy-related questions can also be addressed through the Policy Development Division at http://askfsis.custhelp.com or (800) 233-3935.
Visit the Food Safety Discovery Zone
Visit the USDA Food Safety Discovery Zone at the Montgomery County Fair August 9-17, 2013. For times and more information on upcoming events, go to www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/usda-food-safety-discovery-zone-mobile/event-schedule-by-date.
Export Requirement Updates
The Library of Export Requirements has been updated to reflect changes in export requirements for the following areas:
- Cuba
- Kazakhstan
- People's Republic of China
Complete information can be found at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products.
Mechanically Tenderized Beef Comment Period Extended
FSIS is extending the comment period for the Federal Register proposed rule, "Descriptive Designation for Needle- or Blade-tenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products" until October 8, 2013. The agency is taking this action in response to a request made by a coalition of trade associations.
FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice. Comments may be submitted by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this webpage or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions at that site for submitting comments.
Mail, including CD-ROMs: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Patriots Plaza 3, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3782, Room 8-163B, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to Patriots Plaza 3, 355 E Street SW, Room 8-163B, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
All items submitted by mail or e-mail must include the agency name and docket number FSIS-2007-0017. Comments received in response to this docket will be made available for public inspection and posted without change, including any personal information, to http://www.regulations.gov.
For access to background documents or to comments received, go to the FSIS Docket Room at Patriots Plaza 3, 355 E Street SW, Room 8-164, Washington, DC 20250-3700 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Update on FSIS Testing for Chloramphenicol
The FSIS Chemistry Laboratory Guidebook method, "Determination and Confirmation of Chloramphenicol," has been updated. This method has been extended to allow for testing of equine muscle. When implemented, this method will further enhance consumer protection by preventing residue from this antimicrobial compound into the food supply.
This method will be posted to the FSIS Chemistry Laboratory Guidebook once finalized. The agency intends to begin using this method after September 9, 2013.
To review the revisions to the guidebook, visit http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/science/laboratories-and-procedures/guidebooks-and-methods/chemistry-laboratory-guidebook/chemistry-laboratory-guidebook.
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Find food safety information for at-risk people, along with tips and resources to keep consumers and other interested groups informed of the latest agency news and events. Follow FSIS on Twitter at www.twitter.com/USDAFoodSafety.
Follow-up Materials for IFSAC Webinar
In 2011, FSIS, the CDC, and the FDA partnered together to form the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC). This tri-agency collaboration focuses on projects related to foodborne illness source attribution.
One of IFSAC's top priorities involves improving the classification of foods implicated in foodborne disease outbreaks. On June 18, 2013, IFSAC hosted its first webinar entitled, "Improving the Categories Used to Classify Foods Implicated in Outbreaks". Key points from the webinar included:
Changes to the food categorization scheme increase the accuracy and specificity of food commodities for generating foodborne illness source attribution estimates that federal agencies use. These improvements include:
- a better reflection of FDA's and FSIS' regulatory classifications of food,
- more botanically correct categories, and
- closer alignment with production practices and postharvest handling systems.
The new food categorization scheme increased from 17 to 40 terminal food commodities to provide more specific assignments for food vehicles.
Moving forward, IFSAC team members will:
- continue to categorize the more than 2,000 foods in the outbreak database using the new scheme, and
- finalize the new methods designed to obtain improved food information in outbreak reports.
To listen to the recorded webinar and view slides and the transcript of the meeting, please visit the CDC's website at http://www.cdc.gov/foodborneburden/attribution.html. Scroll down to the "IFSAC webinar" section. Questions about the webinar or other projects IFSAC is working on should be e-mailed to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Compliance Guide Now Available
In response to comments received, FSIS has revised the compliance guide for U.S. importers and brokers on the electronic filing of import inspection applications for certain meat, poultry and egg products through the Automated Commercial Environment. The Participating Government Agency Message Set is the data that Customs and Border Protection will collect electronically from U.S. importers and brokers on behalf of FSIS. When implemented, these additional data will complete the FSIS import inspection application, thereby eliminating the need to submit a paper form to FSIS.
The revised compliance guide is available at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/98c45f3c-8a5b-47d7-9907-2fdc7352547f/Data_Samples_Guidelines_PGA_Message_Set.pdf?MOD=AJPERES.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, has named eight quarterbacks as its "Stars of the Week." College football fans can now go to the Allstate Sugar Bowl Facebook page to vote for what they think was the best performance from this past weekend. When voting closes on Wednesday at 11 a.m. (Central), the top vote-getter will be announced as the Manning Award Player of the Week. This week's voting week has been shortened due to Thanksgiving.
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New Boston Acoustic SC50 speakers and BMWTips
Just finished installing SC50's in all locations.
I found major differences in the amp connector wiring shown in BMWTips and what my car had. (both are non DSP)
I should have started taking notes when I did the front, but had the front door back together before I noticed the differences in my car and BMWTips.
If anyone has more wiring info let me know, I'll update my spreadsheet.
The SC50's sound way better than the OEM speakers.
Someone tell me how to post a link to a spreadsheet, I've tried it 3 times and can't get it to work.
What is the cost of the speakers?
BSW sells their "kit" for about 500 bux (stage 1)
I am a little annoyed because the BMW amp seems to have cutoff the lower range of the door woofers. IMHO, when fading 100% to the front the woofers sound more like mid range and it is NOT due to the speakers.
That being said the overall sound quality has more depth to it and is less muffled. I had to back my treble down two notches due to the clarity of the new tweeters. They play far more notes simultaneously than the OEM tweeters.
- HUGE IDEA - Need thoughts on the following:
Based on this wiring diagram of the OEM non-DSP amp the front speaker output from the head unit are pins 23 - 26 on the amp.
Non DSP - http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/s...les/wiring.htm Need to verify this is correct
12 Pin Connector - Front woofers = pins 1 through 4
26 Pin Connector - Front tweeters = pins 16 through 19
26 Pin Connector - Front speaker Output from Head Unit = pins 23 through 26
I have read that the OEM AMP is moreso a powered, 10 channel crossover vs a signal amplifier. I read the Head Unit is the power driver, not the OEM Amp. If this is true (IF I SAY) one could:
1) Tap into the front speaker outputs from the head unit (do it in the trunk near the OEM amp).
2) Sever the amp output to the front door woofers and tweeters
3) Install the crossover units that came with the Boston Acoustics for the left and right woofer/tweeter
4) Leave the mid-range speakers connected to the OEM amp
Unless I receive intel suggesting otherwise I'm going to try this with ONE front door woofer to see if it works. My theory is the crossover that came with the Boston Acoustics will pass the full range of the woofer vs the limited range being passed by the OEM Amp/crossover.
I do not know how well the head unit will drive the speaker though if what I read about the head unit is incorrect.
I paid $128 for each set of speakers which included free shopping.
Seemyad, the BMWTips wiring is wrong, as soon as I can figure out how I can link a spreadsheet I can show you the wiring.
You lost some base? Mine is much better than before. Maybe your front and back woofers are out of phase??
I also backed down the treble.
FYI, the head unit will not drive speakers.
The BMWTips is wrong on speaker polarity. i posted about it many years ago when I did my 528 non-DSP audio. I found the ADS info to be correct, not sure if thats out there anymore.
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IF what you suggest is correct, you would be unable to properly blend the volume levels of the various speakers. In addition, the tweeter and bass would overlap with the mids, since they would be using a two way x-over. I cannot imagine this sounding very good.
IF what I suggest (integrated electronic crossover in the amp) is correct, it would not allow you to use the passive x-over from BA either as you would not have a full signal available to split. Keep in mind, the BA uses a 2-way x-over and the OEM system is a three way, which includes the mid.
When I replaced my door speakers, I simply replaced the old woofer with the new component woofer, using the same wiring from the stock amp & x-over. I did the same with the tweeter and I left the original mid in place. I did not use the speaker supplied x-over. I found that I needed to actually turn down my high end a bit to get the proper balance. Since I added a subwoofer, I turn down the bass on the head unit to reduce distortion in the door speakers but have it bumped higher on the subwoofer.
Thanks very much for posting this. My rear door Tweeter speaker is dead, so I am looking for excuses to upgrade my speaker system.
Some obvious questions before I jump into this project:
1. I assume the sound is better with Boston Acoustics? Yes, No?
2. Detailed wiring diagram if you don't mind drawing one for us.
Jim said he cannot upload the xls spreadsheet.
Jim, can you maybe pdf the spreadsheet, then post it?
Perhaps you could do screenprints of the spreadsheet and upload those?
somebody knows which speakers are used in BSW Stage I Audio Upgrade for BMW 5 Series ?
is it possible to find the same speakers online ?
I believe they are Rainbow IQs. Other Rainbow speaker models (KX) are available online for less but they are not the same.
Wow, I bet I could make some tin cans that have more definition than those OEM pieces of crap. Haven't really looked at pictures before.
The OEM crossovers and cutoffs are weird. I have no doubt that you'll find the audio a lot better if you install a more intelligent amp, but I don't think what you have in mind will work unless you have a separate cutoff that turns off the midrange, otherwise the sub will be trying to make high frequency noise and will sound awful.
I think you'd all find the DSP Amplifier is where the 'low level' signals are 'Amplified'. Built into the IC's used, will be the crossover section. In this oem setup, where DSP was optioned when the car was new, the unit that sits in the dashboard does NOT amplify any signals.
So, in order to make aftermarket 4 ohm speakers of which there's hundreds of choices out there work with the OEM DSP amp, you'd need to reverse engineer the DSP amplifier, work out if the crossover occurs before amplification or after that stage, work out how to change the impedance output by perhaps using different IC's etc. You could then work out which frequency band is being outputted upon which wires and the cutoff frequencies used.
I think the DSP option came out in 1997 and it's now late 2011 - in 14 or so years there was extremely little or next to no demand in doing much with E39 audio and especially with wanting to change the DSP amp and then use that to drive better quality speakers. Now that those amplifiers are failing etc there is a small amount of interest in doing things with it. One major stumbling block I see is that the oem DSP amp, also has quite a weedy RMS output level and aftermarket component speakers which are available sound much better when being driven by a much higher RMS output amplifier.
The cost of reverse engineering the DSP amp is hardly worth doing in this respect as I'd expect it to run into 5 figures from the outset.
By far the best solution would be to use a signal summing interface, which takes the outputs from the OEM ampifier and 'sums' them up to a full range, clean and undistorted signal output via RCA's. You can then take those RCA's and if you are so inclined, use an active crossover type audio setup where you can change and try all sorts of crossover frequencies matched to certain speakers and drivers which are known to perform fantastically with sound quality. It'll cost much less, provide a vastly extended quality level to go the signal processor route :)
If you *must* have oem audio modules, then the only option is the matched set of speakers from BSW which were developed with all the above in mind, which connect as drop in and connected replacements :)
Cheers, Dennis!
1) Yes, noticably better.
2) I'm working on it, hope to have something posted before the end of the day.
I'd really like to be able to post a downloadable spreadsheet so if there are any errors in it you guys can make corrections to it.
We have a very similar setup. I ponder if the higher impedance of the new tweeters played a role in having to turn down the treble a little OR is it simply because of the higher quality of the speaker which reproduces EVERY high available.
The system sounds much better and far richer than it did. The subwoofer is a MUST. The sub alone was 80% of the improvement.
I'll look into a low cost/power two channel amp (150 - 200 watts) and simply tap into line level output to drive the BA woofers then. It annoys me to have them so limited by the OEM crossover. The frequency range for those start lower than what they are being fed. It's like I purchased a 400 horse power car and put a governor on it.
Granted it could make the overall sound unbalanced but there is only one way to find out.
Non DSP Amp and Speaker wiring info
Seemyad, the lower the impedance the more power the speaker will draw.
My old front tweeters were 8 ohms, the rears were 4 ohms.
All of the new BA's are 4 ohms.
I use to have my treble set to +1, now it's at -1.
I know all of the pinouts from the two connectors at the amp to the indicated speakers are correct. I pumped audio from a transistor radio to each set of speaker pins at the amp connectors and then verified that the audio was coming from where I have noted it in the chart.
If anyone is going to upgrade their system can you check the front mid speaker wires colors at the speaker and let me know? I didn't start to take many notes until I had the front door panels back on.
If any of you want the real spreadsheet, PM me with your email address and I'll send it to you.
So, Jim, you changed only the rear tweaters and Subwoofers, and you left in place the OEM front tweeters and door speakers?
I changed all of the speakers with the exception of the front door mids, which don't come with any upgrade kit that I have seen.
The wiring in the chart is for the OEM speakers.
My OEM tweeters are 8 ohms
The ink faded on one of them to make it look like 2 vs 8.
YOU ARE CORRECT. Thanks!
Green = negative (I assume due to the woofer. The speaker is not labeled)
Green/black = positive (I assume)
The woofer front door speakers are:
Green = negative
Green/black = positive
The front tweeters are: (will double check this evening and report back)
Yellow = negative (speaker is labeled)
Yellow/red= positive
Confirmed tweeter color code.
I decided to see what the Boston Acoustics sound like without the OEM amp. Just ordered a small amp to drive the Boston Acustics installed in my front doors.
They had cheaper amps but the 102db sensitivity on this one played a role in my decision. They also have stronger amps available for a little more cost ($12) but I considered the current sound and opted against going much louder. My goal is improved depth and clarity at moderate volume levels vs drawing attention from people that are impressed with loud, obnoxious, "look at me due to my disturbing you" music.
I am curious to see (hear) the impact of opening the input to the Boston Acustics to their designed frequency range vs responding to the limitations of the OEM amp crossover. It may make the overall sound better. It may make it worse but curiosity has me by the gnads.
Modified planned to see what the speakers sound like with the crossovers that came with them so I intend to:
1) Install the amp
2) Tap into the front speaker outputs from the head unit (do it in the trunk near the OEM amp).
3) Sever the OEM amp output to the front door woofers and tweeters (crimp on quick disconnects)
4) Install the crossover units that came with the Boston Acoustic speakers betwen the after market amd and the speakers
4) Leave the OEM mid-range speakers connected to the OEM amp (may test the sound without these mids as well)
5) Report my findings here
One immediate gain will be impedence matching the 4 ohm BA tweeters with a 4 ohm/2 ohm amp.
Considering either suspending the amp from the rear deck bracket (that might be cool) OR just outside the location of the OEM amp OR outside the battery compartment (needs air to keep cool). Should have it in this weekend.
An interesting experiment. I suspect you will probably wind up disconnecting the mids, since they will overlap the woofer and tweeters and make the setup biased towards the midrange. Interesting to see (hear) what it sounds like. I suspect just the two speaker setup will sound better than the OEM.
Your original post indicated you did the direct replacement of the woofer and the tweeter, leaving the mid and using the original amp but you were disappointed with the bass cutoff. Did you check to see if your phasing was correct? Loss of bass is a classic out of phase symptom. I can't imagine the new speakers being not obviously better than the OEM.
I originally thought the OEM tweeter was 2 ohm vs 8 ohm. Being 8 ohms explains the louder 4 ohm tweeter replacement.
If you fade 100% to the front you can hear the narrow frequency range being delivered to the mid-bass from the OEM amp. Although the sound has improved I am curios to see what the new speakers can do without the OEM restrictions.
The four speaker set came with two crossovers (one for each left/right channel). I want to hear how the speakers were designed to sound. Albeit some noise may be introduced due to the line level input vs low level .
If the overall quality noticeably improves, or not I'll post it here. The amps run as low as $40 on Amazon with free shipping and have built in crossovers. You have to pay a little more for a high signal to noise ratio/sensitivity.
I like to hear every musical note in a song without paying $1000 to do so. Since I don't need to rattle my neighbors windows I can get quality at relatively low cost. Quality at ear damaging levels is where the cost sky rockets but I'm sure you know all of this.
I am also keeping an eye on how much additional weight I introduce to the car. I don't just consider upfront cost. I also consider how much additional MPG I may lose due to additional weight which is a direct cost of the component for years to come.
I understand why BMW used so much plastic. Yet the plastic they use seems to last over 80k at a minimum on most parts. Not bad for plastic components under so much tension, vibration, and temperature variation.
Yet another twist.
Pins 15 and 17 (head unit left front output) in my car feed the RIGHT/front woofer. Three diagrams I studied suggest these two pins feed the LEFT/front woofer..
I believe the wiring diagram posted above in this thread is correct as it agrees with the one I used to install my subwoofer a month or two ago.
HOWEVER, my head unit's front left and right channels are BACKWARDS aka swapped!
Friday I spent half the day troubleshooting my new amp install. I faded and balanced my radio to front/right to test my first connection and got nothing from pins 14 and 16. I restudied two different, yet in agreement, wiring diagrams and thought I had a bad amp or bad connection. I stripped back the front right woofer wire pairs to ensure a good connection and still nothing. I tapped into the rear right input and the amp worked so I still thought I had a bad connection.
I removed and dismantled the 26 pin connector. I used a twist-tie that I stripped and connected to my amp to probe each pin (holes were too small to fit anything but a sowing needle or a twist-tie that sometimes is used to close plastic bread bags and such). That is when I discovered that when the fader/balance are moved to the front/right pins 15 and 17 (head unit front/left outputs) are hot and the opposite was true as well. YET, the speakers would react correctly to shifting the balance between left and right (odd). So I tapped into the head unit's LEFT channel output to run the new anp that I connected to the front right door woofer and it worked.
Every diagram shows the same left/front right/front color code and pin-out. My connector color code and pin-out agrees with the diagrams however the front left and front right channels are swapped elsewhere (I suspect at the connector on head unit itself). My rear channels may or may NOT swapped. A month or so ago I bridged the subwoofer amp (I installed) output from the rear channels so I really do not know if they are backwards too (and don't care at the moment). Due to the subwoofer amp being bridged shifting the balance left or right produces the same outcome with the sub so I cannot truly say the rear channels are not backwards as well.
Weird. Just weird and very taxing to troubleshoot when you justifiably trust the diagram which agrees 100% with other diagrams.
I'm having some Alpine SPR-50C's installed in my front doors on Wednesday. Should sound a little better than the stock stuff.
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Los Angeles -- April 25, 2012 -- Dates for the DNA US Conference 2012 have been moved from May to October "due to unexpected circumstances," organizers announced today. The program, originally scheduled for May 15 and 16, has been rescheduled for October 2 and 3. The venue, the Davidson Center in Los Angeles, and the conference agenda will remain the same.
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Williams added: "The DNA US Conference originally planned for May would have unintentionally clashed with several other events -- so certain DNA sponsors requested that it be rescheduled to ensure a wider attendance of their clients and contacts. We can now expect that there will be a number of new product announcements at the October event, making it timelier."
This development will have no impact on what will be the first U.S. gathering exclusively for the Digital Out-of-Home Entertainment (DOE) sector -- and what promises to be the start of a major series of conferences and roadshow events, promoting key opportunities in the international digital pay-to-play industry.
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Change. Some people welcome it. Others resist it. Some seek it out. Others fear the unknown. Sometimes it happens beyond our control. Whatever one's mindset, change is inevitable. The challenge comes with how we face it and deal with the consequences.
For vocalist Maria Brink and guitarist Chris Howorth, the duo at the heart of In This Moment, change came unexpectedly when they found themselves rebuilding the walls around their foundation. Stripped down to their essence, the core of In This Moment is on fire with their fourth album, aptly titled Blood.
"I knew that I wanted this album to bring out elements we've never shown before. This alluring, darker, sinful side of us that no one has ever seen," says Brink. "We wanted to find something new within ourselves, and with this album, I'm definitely the boldest I've ever been. I'm not trying to push boundaries. It's not a conscious thing. It's a natural artistic place."
Brink and Howorth began tracking Blood with producer Kevin Churko late last year at The Hideout Studio in Las Vegas, their 3rd with Churko at the helm. "In January [2012], we began writing and recording more songs," says Howorth. "Kevin put no limits or restrictions on us. There was no setting the clock this time. He just wanted us to record until the songs were the best they could be."
The powerful title track, "Blood," was the first one written for the album and it's one of Howorth's favorites. "It really set the tone for the whole record and kicked a bunch of doors down," he says. "I think it's a really unique song that doesn't sound like anything I've heard before, and I'm really proud of that. My other fave is "Hello." I like it because it's so heavy and melodic at the same time. Crushing riffs and huge choruses never get old to me. This song is In This Moment 101. Our fans will love it."
In This Moment began in Los Angeles in 2005, when Brink and Howorth met at an open jam. Their debut album, Beautiful Tragedy, landed the band on the 2007 and 2008 editions of Ozzfest. Their first collaboration with Kevin Churko came with the release of 2008's The Dream – earning them a slot on the 2009 Warped Tour. Their third album, A Star-Crossed Wasteland (2010) was their highest-charting album.
Time on the road was both educational and inspirational in the making of Blood, says Brink. "Watching all those bands helped me let go of my fear, following my art and not worrying about 'Is this too much?' or 'Am I pushing too far?' or 'Are people going to judge me?' I'm going to do what I do in my moment to create, and people are either going to love it or not. There will always be people who don't get it. You've got to do it for yourself and create your own path. This album is the most fearless I've ever felt making music."
Working as a duo to write and record the new album brought Brink and Howorth even closer. "Maria and I are amazing friends and business partners," says Howorth. "We created this band, we trust each other and we're like family. We're very protective about In This Moment. It's very sacred. The trials and tribulations made us more resolved to make things happen."
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In this section you'll find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the atmosphere ...exploring climate science gallery and the Climate Changing programme. This page will be updated regularly depending on the queries we receive. The main Climate Changing website also provides more information on the atmosphere gallery and our current programme of events.
- Question 1: What is the atmosphere ...exploring climate science gallery about?
- Question 2: Who is the gallery suitable for?
- Question 3: What kind of things will I be able to see and do in the gallery?
- Question 4: Why has the Science Museum decided to make a gallery about climate science?
- Question 5: Where did the information come from for the atmosphere gallery?
- Question 6: How will the content stay up to date?
- Question 7: How is the gallery funded?
- Question 8: Why has the Science Museum accepted funding from Shell and Siemens?
- Question 9: What influence did sponsors have on the content of the gallery?
- Question 10: Did the government play any part in creating the gallery?
- Question 11: What is the Science Museum's opinion on climate change?
- Question 12: What about the views of those who don't believe climate change is real or mainly caused by humans?
- Question 13: Is the Science Museum doing anything in response to climate change?
- Question 14: What is the carbon footprint of the gallery?
- Question 15: Where can I find out more information about the content of the gallery and the Climate Changing programme?
Question 1:
What is the atmosphere ...exploring climate science gallery about?
atmosphere is a gallery with a five-year lifetime, open to the public from 4 December 2010. It forms part of the Science Museum's three-year Climate Changing programme.
The role of the Science Museum is to make sense of the science that shapes our lives. The brand-new atmosphere gallery is a fresh and exciting way to make sense of the climate - the science of how it works, what it's doing now and what it might do next.
Its mission is to deliver an immersive, enjoyable and memorable life-enhancing experience that increases interest, deepens understanding and is robust against deeply held critical convictions. And its vision is to be recognised and admired as the UK destination for clear, accurate, up-to-date information on climate science for the non-specialist.
The gallery has been organised into five zones:
1. Exploring the climate system - science can show us how the climate works and what causes it to change...
2. Exploring Earth's energy balance - science can show us how greenhouse gases work and why they really matter...
3. Exploring the carbon cycle - science can show us carbon's global pathways and how we're causing them to change...
4. Exploring what might happen - science can track what's already changing and help us imagine the future...
5. Exploring our future choices - science and technology are already helping... what are our options for tomorrow?
Question 2:
Who is the gallery suitable for?
The gallery is aimed at the following target audiences:
- Families with children aged 8+
- Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils, aged 11-16, studying GCSE science/geography and their teachers
- Independent non-specialist adults
The gallery's immersive experience includes low light levels, moving projected images and some flashing lights.
Gallery books in large print are available on benches around the edge of the gallery. .
British Sign Language is available for 20 priority animations located on the Climate Science Info Zone computer terminals within the gallery and on the website.
Question 3:
What kind of things will I be able to see and do in the gallery?
The atmosphere gallery combines interactive exhibits, in-depth content on climate science, including some of the latest climate news, and objects from the Science Museum's collection and on loan from around the world, plus a specially commissioned artwork. This provides a wealth of information on climate science and a variety of ways in which to access and explore the subject for yourself. There are also enjoyable animations and more detailed information about climate science on our 'info stations', which can also be found on our website.
Question 4:
Why has the Science Museum decided to make a gallery about climate science?
Climate change is one of the biggest subjects of our time. Not only is it one of the most complex, but our research shows that people have a hazy knowledge of the science, and so not surprisingly are often confused by the subject. This is why we decided to create a gallery dedicated to climate science: to provide an engaging and fun experience which also gives you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of this subject and make up your own mind.
In the past few years the Science Museum has produced exhibitions and events about climate-change-related topics, as well as displays of green technology. During this time we conducted extensive research into public understanding of and engagement with climate change. The culmination of this has been the development of our new atmosphere gallery.
Question 5:
Where did the information come from for the atmosphere gallery?
As with every new exhibition, the Science Museum worked with a number of expert organisations, institutes and individuals in developing the content for the new gallery. The Met Office has been the principal contributor, and expert advice was received from the Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College London.
A climate science advisory panel was set up to offer an expert overview on topics such as climate science, political and economic perspectives on climate change, mitigation and adaption strategies, climate change communications and the history of climate change discourse. Members include scientists, professionals, academics and educators from the UK and abroad.
A group of expert content checkers were also appointed to ensure that all information on the gallery and website is as clear and accurate as possible. It's vital to us that the content is rigorously reviewed to ensure it's the most reliable and up-to-date information for our visitors.
Question 6:
How will the content stay up to date?
Climate, environment and sustainability stories from our science news gallery Antenna will be automatically fed to multimedia displays in the atmosphere gallery, ensuring that you have access to the latest developments in climate science. As the climate science gallery is largely a multimedia experience, the content can easily be updated over time as the science changes. This is similarly true for the associated website, and the ongoing Climate Changing programme of events will also address new developments surrounding the subject.
Question 7:
How is the gallery funded?
The atmosphere ...exploring climate science gallery and three-year Climate Changing programme have been made possible by support from Principal Sponsors Shell and Siemens, Major Sponsor Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Major Funder the Garfield Weston Foundation, with additional support from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Patrons of the Science Museum and members of the Founders Circle: Climate Changing programme.
Question 8:
Why has the Science Museum accepted funding from Shell and Siemens?
To be able to remain free and continue our work, the Science Museum relies on external funding and sponsorship. We are grateful for support from a broad supporter 'family' for this project, of which both Shell and Siemens are Principal Sponsors. Individuals, politicians and industry are all part of the climate change issue and are all part of finding solutions. The Museum is grateful for the support of a broad range of industries for a wide variety of programmes, exhibitions and projects. We view all of our sponsorships as important partnerships and have worked with the Principal Sponsors on other successful past projects such as Launchpad (Shell) and Antenna (Siemens).
Question 9:
What influence did sponsors have on the content of the gallery?
The sponsors were kept closely informed of the developing plan for the content and nature of the gallery. However, as for all our galleries and exhibits, the Science Museum retained full editorial control over all of the messages and content.
Question 10:
Did the government play any part in creating the gallery?
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is one of the sponsors of the gallery. The Museum is pleased that the project is supported by a range of different funding bodies, including industry, government, trusts and foundations. As always, the Science Museum retains full editorial control over all of its content.
Question 11:
What is the Science Museum's opinion on climate change?
The Science Museum's role is to provide an enjoyable, informative experience for our visitors which represents current scientific research.
That research, and the majority of the climate science community, has concluded that current climate change is real, mainly human-induced and, despite the remaining uncertainties, constitutes a risk that society needs to address.
We understand that not everyone agrees with the scientific evidence and we are respectful and welcoming of all views on it. The gallery aims to engage with those who accept that human-induced climate change is real, those who are unsure, and those who do not accept this conclusion. We invite you to come to the gallery and make up your own mind.
Question 12:
What about the views of those who don't believe climate change is real or mainly caused by humans?
The atmosphere gallery is based on the conclusions reached by the majority of the scientific community, which is that current climate change is real, mainly human-induced and, despite the remaining uncertainties, constitutes a risk that society needs to address. However, we realise that not everyone shares this opinion. A significant part of the gallery deals with the science which informs our understanding of the climate, for example how the carbon cycle works. This will provide visitors with a basic understanding on which to form their opinions when moving onto more uncertain topics such as what might happen and our future choices. The gallery also forms part of a three-year programme of events including temporary exhibitions and discussion events, where all opinions and perspectives are welcome. You can find more information about what's on and the gallery here.
Question 13:
Is the Science Museum doing anything in response to climate change?
The Science Museum aims to significantly reduce its carbon emissions, to become as environmentally sound as possible. Our short-term aspiration was to reduce our carbon emissions by 10% in 2010, in line with our pledge to support the 10:10 campaign. We are pleased to say that we exceeded our target, reducing our overall carbon footprint by 17% in 2010. We have also recently established an NMSI*-wide Carbon Reduction Working Group and have appointed a Sustainability Manager, who will continue to look for new ways to reduce our carbon emissions, improve our performance and promote a positive impact on society and the environment.
*National Museum of Science & Industry
Question 14:
What is the carbon footprint of the gallery?
The Science Museum employed an independent consultant to estimate the carbon footprint of the atmosphere gallery and the final report can be found here.
Because of the complex nature of supply chains, as well as the limits of carbon emission analysis, this is merely a broad estimate. It places the greenhouse gas footprint of the Climate Science Project at about 2500 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over its five-year lifetime. A breakdown of this figure (into percentages associated with construction, electricity, etc.) and the actions taken by the Museum to reduce the gallery footprint can be found in the report.
Question 15:
Where can I find out more information about the content of the gallery and the Climate Changing programme?
You can find more information by visiting the Climate Changing web pages on the Science Museum's website. This will enable you to keep up to date with galleries, installations and events throughout the three years of the Climate Changing programme. You will also find over 600 pages of clear explanations, including 60 specially created animations, to help answer your questions about climate science.
As part of our Climate Changing programme the Science Museum will be holding a number of thought-provoking and interactive events. Visit the 'What's on' page of the Climate Changing website or the Science Museum's Dana Centre website for up-to-date information on current events and how to get involved.
If you are a school group and would like to arrange a visit to the gallery or access our specially created climate science teaching resources for Key Stages 3 and 4, you can find out more information here.
More information about the atmosphere gallery and Climate Changing programme can be found on the Science Museum's website. However, if you have a query about the gallery or programme which our website has not answered, please feel free to contact us using this form or email email@example.com:


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Allah has prepared Gardens for them with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever. That is the great victory. (Surat at-Tawba, 89)
Allah says He will constantly bestow goodness, and no evil will touch them. That means salvation. There is no half-salvation, it is full salvation. Full happiness in this world means the global dominion of Islam. A person's strongest instinct is to live forever, to want to be immortal. A person does want to be mortal. That is the only instinct that is not satisfied, but Allah satisfies it in the hereafter. Allah bestows no instinct He will not satisfy. Paradise is the great happiness in the hereafter, while the only salvation in this world is the global dominion of Islam.
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Last month's growth was slower than in April, when the economy added 282,000 jobs. April's growth was revised down from the initially-reported 288,000 jobs. But May's growth is still higher than the monthly average of 197,000 jobs added over the last year. It's also roughly on par with what economists were expectingcbtardcfwwbueawrytyd.
On Wednesday, payroll company ADP and Moody's Analytics reported more conservative growth in May (179,000 jobs added).
Following a very strong April (revised up to 34,000 jobs added), the construction industry slowed considerably in May, and added only 6,000 jobs. ADP and Moody's reported that the industry added 14,000 jobs—more than twice than what the BLS reported.
The manufacturing industry added 10,000 jobs in May, the same figure that ADP and Moody's reported. However, the BLS initially reported that manufacturing added 12,000 jobs in April, which the bureau revised down to a modest 4,000 jobs added in today's report.
Architectural and engineering services added 4,500 jobs. May's growth for the industry was slightly higher than the growth in April (nominally revised down to 3,400 jobs added) but lower than in March.
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Does this picture look innocent to you? Look harder.
Lurking somewhere inside the seaweed is our next weird lookalike...if you can spot it.
Need a hint?
It's right here. This is the sargassum fish.
This four-inch hunter has evolved to mimic the sargassum algae that surrounds it.
Its skin has the texture of seaweed.
The white spots resemble tiny worms that are prey for the small fish, who have no clue they're being watched...sized up...and swallowed.
Look closely at the sargassum and you can see its meal struggling inside.
But only for a moment.