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SPORTS >> Lonoke girls focus on hardware hunt
By JASON KING
Leader sportswriter
The prize has eluded the Lonoke Lady Jackrabbits for two years now thats the other prize.
The Lady Rabbits unsuccessful bids for a state championship the past three seasons have been well documented, but they have also finished runner-up to Bald Knob in the 2-4A Conference for the past two years.
Lonoke has gone on to defeat Bald Knob in the district and regional finals in those seasons, but victory in round-robin conference play has gone to the scrappy Tim Fulks-coached squad from northern White County.
Such a title might seem insignificant for teams which have come as close to winning the big hardware as many times as Lonoke has, but a victory over Star City last week in the final of the Beebe holiday tournament proved the Lady Jackrabbits hunger for any trophy is still alive.
It was Lonokes second consecutive championship in the holiday tourney.
Thats also a goal for us, Lonoke coach Nathan Morris said. Its something we want to win the first goal we want to attain.
If were clicking well enough to win a conference championship, then the rest of them that follow should take care of themselves.
Lonoke is already 2-0 in conference play with road victories over Southside Batesville and DeWitt before the holiday break. The Lady Rabbits resumed their league schedule Tuesday against Stuttgart as part of a three-game stretch at home.
Stuttgart is expected by many to give Lonoke its strongest challenge this season, but the intense rivalry with Bald Knob will resume at Lonoke on Friday, then Marianna visits on Tuesday.
Stuttgart will be really tough, and Bald Knob is still a tradition-rich program, Morris said. Those kids have played against good people in practice for the past two years, and now theyre the ones out there on the court playing. They are still real solid.
But we came out of the game at Southside winning by just three points, so its tough regardless of who you play. But that can help us in tournaments down the road, as well as the teams we play; we like to see everyone in this conference do well.
The Lady Jackrabbits, 10-5, have suffered most of their losses at the hands of much larger 7A schools, but Lonoke made a statement in the semifinal round of the Beebe tourney with a victory over Conway, a team that won the 7A state championship two years ago.
Im real proud of that effort, Morris said. Those two games, we controlled it. The Conway game we controlled the whole time. The Star City game got shaky some at the end, but we controlled most of that one as well except for a few turnovers.
We took control of those games. I liked the intensity they had and how it carried over from one game to the next. Sometimes it doesnt carry over.
Winning the conference championship is the first step in a long process for any team playing at the 4A level or lower. After that comes the district, regional and finally the state tournament.
Morris admitted focusing on conference and regional play and putting hopes of a state championship return on the back burner are not always possible.
To be honest, I dont know if you fully can, Morris said. I believe that game is sitting there it can be a burden. What we have to get the kids to understand is that we dont want to wish ourselves back into that game, because it might not be there.


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This includes local radio football commentary.
Charles Runcie, Head of Sport for BBC English Regions, explains.
"The reason we cannot put our excellent local radio football commentaries on BBC sites is that the copyright for them is owned by the sports rights holder, the Football League.
"They effectively 'license' us to do radio commentaries, for which we pay annual fees direct to the clubs.
"The clubs themselves own the rights to put their audio commentaries of their matches on the internet, not the BBC.
"They have all chosen to sign a deal with a company that run their websites.
"When the BBC and a football club agree a commentary deal, reflected in this is the provision for a club to request to use this commentary on their website.
"The BBC is under no obligation to provide this, but usually does so at no cost to us.
"Nor does the BBC make any money from this - it is part of a contract with a football club.
"The Football League's website partner has recently developed technology to allow for "pay per view" elements of club websites - this is increasingly the case with websites worldwide.
"In difficult financial times for football clubs they must find additional revenue streams to finance the day-to-day running of the club, so they have decided to put not only internet commentaries for all their action, but video highlights, a searchable video archive and other video and audio news, interviews and features in a PPV part of their site.
"So, in a nutshell, we cannot put commentary, goals or highlights on the site for you to listen to."
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AS Bucks braces itself for a weekend of unsettled weather, and flood waters take their toll today, road crews will again be on standby to deal with any emergencies.
Transport for Buckinghamshire's maintenance crews have been focusing solely on dealing with floods today and the county council has warned people to carefully consider their travel options over the weekend.
Janet Blake, Cabinet Member for Planning and Transportation said: "With all the rainfall we have had, and the amount of flooding and water on the roads, I would urge people to seriously consider their travel options. Our crews are working very hard to keep as many roads clear as possible, but in some areas driving conditions are very treacherous. Please do drive carefully if you do have to travel."
TfB crews have been placing flood warning signs where appropriate, clearing drains and gullies to help the water disperse, as well as advising on whether any roads should be closed.
This afternoon 15 roads remained closed. Full, up to date details can be found by clicking here.
Amongst other locations, the crews have been involved in attending floods at Lower Road, Stoke Mandeville, where floods caused the road to be closed. The 'Super Sucker' crew have been on site trying to clear the water.
With the forecast remaining unsettled, TfB will have emergency crews working over the weekend to respond to any further flooding or trees blown down in the high winds.
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Strip District startup Astrobotic works on rover capable of landing on moon
Most people look to the evening sky and see a moon that is literally a world away.
One Pittsburgh company wants to bring it closer.
"Our goal is to make the moon as close as the next continent," said John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotic.
Houston was the epicenter of American space exploration in the 20th century, but Thornton's hope is that Astrobotic can establish Pittsburgh as Space City USA for the 21st.
Inside a cavernous warehouse on Liberty Avenue, the Strip District startup is developing a rover capable of landing on the moon. Astrobotic is one of 18 teams vying for the Google Lunar Xprize, an award sponsored by the software giant that will give $20 million to the first private group to land on the moon by the end of 2015.
Thornton expects a big year for the company. Formed in 2008 out of Carnegie Mellon University, Astrobotic intends to grow its 14-person staff to 23. This month, the company more than doubled its space in anticipation of additional engineers and sales staff.
The Google Xprize is a driving force behind Astrobotic's ambitions, but the company has a vision beyond winning the money. Cuts in federal funding for space travel left a void that entrepreneurs in the commercial marketplace — estimated at $1.9 billion by London Economics — have stepped in to fill.
Potential customers range from researchers, educators, marketers, government agencies and even developing nations that are willing to spend as much as $550,000 per pound of payload to rocket products to the moon. Though Astrobotic doesn't build the rockets — that's being done by another private company, SpaceX — the Pittsburgh outfit is developing the software, rover and lander to safely guide products into orbit and onto the lunar surface.
Think of Astrobotic as a "FedEx or UPS to the moon," Thornton said.
Astrobotic attracted attention from a number of enterprises, including Houston-based Celestis, which sends cremated human remains into space. The company is perhaps best known for sending the remains of 1960s icon Timothy Leary and "Star Trek" developer Gene Roddenberry into orbit.
Celestis founder and CEO Charles Chafer said he agreed to buy space on Astrobotic's lunar lander when it is ready to roll.
Chafer would like to make scattering ashes in space as commonplace as scattering them at sea. But the industry needs to make space exploration routine and affordable. "The age of commercial space (travel) is truly upon us," Chafer said.
Though Thornton won't give specifics, he said the company is tripling revenue this year and attracted "millions" in private investment. Astrobotic has at least 16 contracts with NASA worth an estimated $13 million — $9.5 million of which is payable only when Astrobotic accomplishes its mission, Thornton said.
Public-private partnerships have potential to find innovative, and more cost-effective, ways to travel in space, said Nantel Suzuki, robotic lunar lander program executive for NASA.
NASA wants to find better ways of landing on the moon, he said.
"We're talking about trying to make space transportation more affordable and sustainable," Suzuki said. "That's really the mode that NASA's in right now."
A project that would have cost NASA $300 million two decades ago can be built and started for less than $2 million with the help of private enterprise, renowned planetary scientist Chris McKay told Forbes magazine in November.
Astrobotic recently had a successful test in the Mojave Desert of a hazard-detection system, which uses cameras and lasers to guide a lander toward touchdown.
In considering its partnerships, NASA looks at the long-term commercial viability of the company.
"Very importantly, how strong is their financing?" Suzuki said. "Are they going to be able to hold their end of this partnership?"
A significant advantage for Astrobotic is the people behind it. The company was spun out of CMU's world-renowned robotics program, is run by CMU alumni — including Thornton — and founded by robotics legend and CMU professor William "Red" Whittaker.
Chafer said Whittaker's involvement convinced him that Astrobotic would succeed. "They have a great deal of credibility in my view," he said.
Whittaker is confident in Astrobotic's technology and the market for it.
"Postal service, railroads, riverboats, Internet and overnight package delivery all had ripple effects that were far beyond those seen at the time of their conceptions," Whittaker said. "Lunar payload delivery will be no different."
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TAKE a quick look at the magazine stands this week and it's a bit like this: Jen, Jen, Jen, Jen, Lisa, Jen, Jen. The Jen, of course, is Jennifer Aniston, written off just last week by NW magazine as ''unlucky in love'', who has stunned almost nobody aside from the NW team and Angelina Jolie by announcing she is engaged to her long-time boyfriend Justin Theroux.
Jolie is apparently outraged that, despite the fact she nicked Jen's husband Brad Pitt seven years ago, she's about to be beaten to the altar. ''The 37-year-old actress [Jolie] is seething that Jen has stolen her spotlight and thrown her wedding into disarray'', New Idea reports. ''I feels like Jen's in some sort of competition with me and Brad,'' Jolie supposedly told a friend who then told Woman's Day.
Speaking of competition, Who got the jump on everyone this week with not only news of the engagement but a sketch of the wedding dress from some local designer Jen's probably never heard and is incredibly unlikely to wear. And then there's NW who not only steadfastly refuse to admit they were wrong, but are upping the ante.
''While it's hard to recall a time when she wasn't the poster girl for unlucky-in-love women everywhere,'' they (predictably) begin before warning Jen's ''huge fortune is in jeopardy as she refuses to sign a prenuptial agreement.'' The engagement is less than a week old and they're discussing divorce terms? Wow, hats off for that one.
And finally we get to the ''Lisa'' mentioned at the start. That would be Australia's Sweetheart, multi-gold Logie winner Lisa McCune. It seems she's been photographed having a bit of an alleyway snog with her South Pacific co-star Teddy Tahu Rhodes.
Lisa, we should remember, is married to someone who is not named Teddy. And he is married to someone who is not named Lisa. ''Lisa was not wearing her wedding or engagement rings,'' Woman's Day informs. ''Only time will tell what this means to Lisa's family,'' adds New Idea. ''And her career''.
Commiserations to the respective partners and children who will no doubt be crushed by what's about to follow, but also to the magazines who somehow missed the part of the story that is right up their alley.
Teddy Tahu Rhodes is a relative of Margaret Rhodes, Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin and The Queen Mum's Woman Of The Bedchamber (don't ask).
TV's Golden Girl? A Scandal? The Royal Family? It's the gossip mags unholy trinity!
The story What the gossip magazines say first appeared on The Sydney Morning Herald.


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Three classic books about cults and mind control which are a very good place to start. It helps to begin to understand that we are not alone or unusual:
Captive Hearts, Captive Minds : Freedom and Recovery from
Cults and Other Abusive Relationships
by Madeleine Landau Tobias, Janja Lalich and Michael Langone
Combating Cult Mind Control
by Steve Hassan
Cults in Our Midst
by Margaret Thaler Singer
Books that many of us have found useful:
Call No Man Master
by Joyce Collin-Smith
This is an amazing book by Rodney Collin' sister-in-law about her experiences on the spiritual
path with Rodney Collin and others.
The Harmonious Circle: The Lives and Work of G.I. Gurdjieff, P.D. Ouspensky and their Followers
by James Webb
It is very helpful to put Gurdjieff, Ouspensky, Dr. Nicoll, etc. into an historical
perspective and to begin to understand how Gurdjieff and Ouspensky practiced the work and
how those practices are different from the "work" that is practiced in Sharon's "school."
Taking with the Left Hand
by William Patrick Patterson
Some of the early history about Alex Horn and others.
Rogue Messiahs: Tales of Self-Proclaimed Saviors
by Colin Wilson
Madame Blavatsky and others.
Boyhood with Gurdjieff
by Fritz Peters
First hand account of life with Mr. Gurdjieff at Fountainbleu
My Father's Guru
by Jeffrey Mousaieff Masson
An account of growing up with Paul Brunton (another "guru").
The Sociopath Next Door
by Martha Stout
by Louis Pauwels
Morning of the Magicians
by Jacques Bergier and Louis Pauwels
Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions and
Hurtful Acts
by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson
Tales for the Son of My Unborn Child
by Thomas Farber
Stories about Berkeley, California in the 1960's.
There is an excellent chapter about the author's encounter with Alex Horn and his "school."
People only see what they are prepared to see. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Did you ever wonder why only certain books were permitted to be read in school? Having to ask permission to read a certain book is called censorship. Are you not capable of making up your own mind about what to read and what to believe? Were you told never to read first hand accounts by Gurdjieff's and Ouspensky's students because your teachers were afraid you would find out how differently other Teachers treated their students?
Do you have any idea how their schools actually operated?
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- #355 The Giant Pool of Money - Definitely the best explanation of what went wrong with the US (and world) economy, and is referred to as such by other media and even politicians. I believe this is their most popular show to date (even topping "Squirrel Cop"). This episode was so well-received it spawned a delightful new show, NPR's "Planet Money" which podcasts thrice weekly. There were a few great sequels to this episode. If you group them together you have just about the best layman's-terms synopsis of the financial meltdown put together so far. They are: #365 Another Frightening Show About the Economy, #375 Bad Bank, #377 Scenes from a Recession and #382 The Watchmen.
- #304 Heretics - Great story about how this minister, Carlton Pearson, decided one day that hell was a human creation, a method of controlling people. And he wasn't going to believe in it anymore.
- #168 The Fix Is In - Classic episode about how a clown of a middle manager exposed the biggest price-fixing scheme in history. Looks like this is coming out in movie form, as a comedy: The Informant!
- #261 The Sanctity of Marriage - Helped to put me off the idea of marriage altogether (ok...I'm just chicken). The opening bit with John Gottman is a must-hear. For more from the guy, there's also this great podcast, and this one.
- #179 Cicero - The story of Cicero, IL...probably the most corrupt city in America!
- #254 Teenage Embed, Part Two - A young Afghan-American goes to Afghanistan with a tape recorder, and records events as they unfold. His father has returned to Afghanistan to serve in the newly-formed government. It's a follow-up to the original episode #230 Come Back To Afghanistan, which was also very good.
- #290 Godless America - This is on here strictly for the Julia Sweeney segment. She tells the story of how she fell away from Catholicism. Hilarious.
- #127 Pimp Anthropology - If you ever wanted to know how pimps work...
- #220 Testosterone - Dedicated to the chemical which is the essence of male-ness.
- #84 Harold - Being from Chicago, I love the Chicago stories. This whole show was dedicated to the story of Harold Washington, the first black mayor of a major American city. Fascinating guy.
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Top 10 "This American Life" episodes
The greatest radio show (and podcast) ever. Possibly the best show ever, in any media. I look forward to every episode, and get seriously bummed out when it's a re-run. In case you're interested, here's my top 10 favorite episodes. I've listened to each of these multiple times, and will continue to!
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I just went through the LVM sticky walk through. Despite the ugly post I made in there about being unable to mount the volume to /mnt/sdb1 the process went okay. I was able to copy all of /var/lib into my new lvm partition and then extend the volume to include the left over space on /dev/sda. df -h show the following:
I've verified that all of the data in my previous /var/lib is in my new volume. But when I try to open up mythfrontend I get the backend setup tool. I choose English and then it says that "Myth could not connect to the database"Code:Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on /dev/sda1 9.2G 1.5G 7.3G 17% / varrun 506M 216K 506M 1% /var/run varlock 506M 0 506M 0% /var/lock udev 506M 104K 506M 1% /dev devshm 506M 0 506M 0% /dev/shm lrm 506M 34M 472M 7% /lib/modules/2.6.22-14-generic/volatile /dev/mapper/vg-lib 585G 81G 504G 14% /var/lib
I can verify that the mythconverg database exists in /var/lib/mysql. If I attempt to run /etc/init.d/mysql start it fails.
Is there some sort of repair utility I can run? Or is there some mysql log file I can look into to see why it's failing?


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Small injoke on an application label that qualifies for a background note in the episode itself and as a note in access tunnel (which needs to be created). If we have an article like this, what's stopping articles like '047 Access Panel' or '009 24814826' (For an example) to be created? - Enzo Aquarius 18:09, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
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Do I want to know what '009 24814826' is? Merge into a background note. --OuroborosCobra talk 18:23, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
- Just as a note, there are appear to be a great number of application labels with a bunch of numerical code (such as the example above). I've also created the access tunnel page and put the image and in-joke note on it. - Enzo Aquarius 18:26, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
- Merge with access tunnel. --From Andoria with Love 17:19, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
- Merge, although I'd suggest article Deep Space 9 (section "Station Layout", probably) as the merge target. -- Cid Highwind 16:07, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
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Woods Hole MA (SPX) Jun 13, 2008
New evidence that chemical contaminants are finding their way into the deep-sea food web has been found in deep-sea squids and octopods, including the strange-looking "vampire squid". These species are food for deep-diving toothed whales and other predators.
In a study to be published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, Michael Vecchione of NOAA Fisheries' National Systematics Laboratory and colleagues Michael Unger, Ellen Harvey and George Vadas at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science of The College of William and Mary report finding a variety of chemical contaminants in nine species of cephalopods, a class of organisms that includes octopods, squids, cuttlefishes and nautiluses.
"It was surprising to find measurable and sometimes high amounts of toxic pollutants in such a deep and remote environment," Vecchione said. Among the chemicals detected were tributyltin (TBT), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), brominated diphenyl ethers (BDEs), and dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT).
They are known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) because they don't degrade and persist in the environment for a very long time.
Cephalopods are important to the diet of cetaceans, a class of marine mammals which includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. Cephalopods are the primary food for 28 species of odontocetes, the sub-order of cetaceans that have teeth and include beaked, sperm, killer and beluga whales and narwhals as well as dolphins and porpoises.
Recent studies have reported the accumulation of POPs in the blubber and tissues of whales and other predatory marine mammals as well as in some deep-sea fish. Other investigators had speculated that the pollutants in marine mammals had resulted from feeding on contaminated squids.
However, almost no information existed prior to this study about POPs in deep-sea cephalopods. Vecchione and colleagues wanted to see if whales had a unique capacity to accumulate pollutants or if they were simply one of the top predators in a contaminated deep-sea food web.
The researchers collected nine species of cephalopods from depths between 1,000 and 2,000 meters (about 3,300 to 6,600 feet) in 2003 in the western North Atlantic Ocean using a large mid-water trawl.
Species were selected for chemical analysis based on their importance as prey and included the commercially important short-finned squid Illex illecebrosus, as well as cockatoo squid, "vampire squid", and the large jelly-like octopus Haliphron atlanticus.
Twenty-two specimens were analyzed for a variety of contaminants. One of the chemical pollutants, TBT, is an additive used to control growth of organisms and is found in antifouling paints for boats, wood preservatives, and many other products. TBT is an endocrine disrupting compound and has been detected in whales and dolphins.
It has been regulated worldwide since the late 1980s, but has been a concern because of its extreme toxicity to marine invertebrates in the coastal environment.
Other chemical contaminants found in the specimens include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), found in all the samples, diphenyl ether (DPE), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and brominated diphenyl ethers (BDEs). The researchers also detected DDT, a pesticide banned in the U.S. in the 1970s but still used on a limited basis in some parts of the world to control diseases like malaria.
PCBs are a class of human-produced compounds used to insulate electrical transformers and capacitors and in coatings, sealants, adhesives, paints, wood floor finishes, and even in carbonless copy paper. PCB production was banned in the U.S. in the 1970s. BDEs have been used as flame retardants in a variety of household products, from plastics to foam in furniture and fabrics.
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Wet Sounds represents the ultimate in high performance marine audio. Their speakers are specifically designed to not only survive, but thrive in the demanding marine environment. State of the art acoustic engineering combine with years of experience have combined to create an unrivaled marine audio experience. When you get down to it, Wet Sounds speakers are built to last in the most extreme marine environments while giving you a top of the line audio experience!
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The XS series speakers utilize advanced materials and design techniques to ensure both outstanding sound quality and long lasting life. Wet Sounds designed the Salt Water speakers' frames and grills using their exclusive Nylas™ technology. Nylas™ is a composite mix of Nylon and Fiberglass which provides greatly improved marine stability and strength over your typical marine speaker.
Specially Designed Spider
Taking durability and speaker life to the next level, Wet Sounds specially designed a rubber spider. Traditional marine speakers utilize a cloth spider which will deteriorate over time. This marine resistant spider was engineered to ensure your marine speakers last more than a season or two in your boat.
Grill Mounted Aluminum Tweeter
Most marine coaxial speaker tweeters use the pole piece mount design which can allow water to drip down into the speaker cone and damage the speaker. The XS-65i-S-RGB speakers feature a grill mounted tweeter rather than the pole piece mounted design. This allows the woofer to remain sealed and eliminates any water seeping into the cone.
Wet Sounds XS-65i-S-RGB
240W 6.5" 2-Way XS Series Coaxial Car Speakers
Quantity: 2 Pairs (4 Speakers)
General Features:
- 6.5" XS Series 2-Way Marine Speakers
- Power Handling:
- Peak: 480 watts total / 120 watts each
- RMS: 240 watts total / 60 watts each
- Water resistant composite woofer
- Marine rated rubber surround
- Rubber spider prevents deterioration over time
- Coaxially mounted 3/4" aluminum tweeter
- Integrated RGB LED lighting in the tweeter protection cup
- Injection molded translucent material provides unique glow effect
- Set to a single color (Red, Blue or Green)
- Use with Wet Sounds RGB Controller for unlimited colors as well as ability to change colors, flash and fade
- 4 ohms impedance
- Frequency Response: 40-20,000 Hz
- Top-mount Depth: 2.6"
- Cutout Diameter: 5"
- Sensitivity: 89dB
- Exclusive Wet Sounds Nylas™ speaker frame and grill
- Composite mix of Nylon and Fiberglass provides improved marine stability and strength
- Rubber magnet boot
- Color: Silver
- Authorized Internet Dealer
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Single DIN In-Dash USB/CD/MP3 Marine Stereo Receiver w/ Built-In Bluetooth
Quantity: 1 Marine Receiver
General Features:
- Single In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, USB Bluetooth Marine Receiver with Remote
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- Power Output:
- Peak: 55 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels
- One-touch Bluetooth phone pairing for audio streaming using new NFC technology!
- Use NFC to pair your phone or other device simply by touching the device to the stereo
- Stream audio with ease and precision clarity
- Theft-deterrent, detachable face plate
- Face plate tilts from 0 to 45°
- Conformal circuit board coating
- Protect the electronic assembly from damage from contamination, salt spray, and other damage caused by extreme environments
- UV resistant coating
- UV resistant front panel protects face plate and prevents discoloration from the sun
- Wireless remote control included
- Authorized Internet Dealer
- 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA
- AM/FM tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
- Pandora Internet radio control through iPhone, Android or Blackberry smartphones
- iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable compatible
- 10-band equalizer
- Front Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm headphone jack allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players
- Front USB Input: USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.
- Voice activation for paired iPhones
- Intuitive Quick-BrowZer feature
- Search music by artist, album, genre, song or playlist
- Jump mode allows you to fast forward through a category in 10% increments
- Passenger control for iPhone/iPod
- Directly control the device while it is connected to the receiver
- CD text information display
- MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio Ready: SiriusXM Radio Package and subscription required and sold separately
Bluetooth Features:
- Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
- One-touch listening with NFC
- Supports A2DP audio streaming
- Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
- Includes an external wired microphone for clear distortion-free talking
- View call history (last 20 numbers)
- Access your phone book
- Store up to 6 contacts in speed dial
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Single DIN: 1 DIN dimensions will work with all single DIN installation kits we have to offer. Single DIN radios are the most common size for after-market stereos.
Single DIN slot with flip-out screen: The DIN stereo includes a retractable, flip-out screen. Before purchasing, make measurements to be sure there is no interference with dash accessories such as A/C vents or shift levers.
Single DIN slot with a larger face: Standard single DIN size, but the display is larger then the standard single DIN size. Due to the nature of the larger face, problems may arise when installing in particular vehicles. These stereos are great for single DIN slots where you want a larger screen.
1.5 DIN: This size is very uncommon in vehicles, however this size opening is most commonly found in Chrysler and Chevrolet vehicles.
Double DIN: Approximately 4-inches in height, this size is becoming more common every year. Prior to 2000, this size was typically only found in Japanese vehicles such as those made by Honda or Toyota. Now, it is becoming more popular for many vehicles to be fit with a Double DIN opening.
Detachable / Removable faceplate security: The most common anti-theft feature. It allows you to take the faceplate with you, thus disallowing operation, which deters theft.
Security Codes: Mainly a feature in high end video units which do not have a detachable face / screen. Once the unit is uninstalled (or stolen), a security code (or PIN) is required upon reinstallation. Though you no longer have your unit after the theft, the thief also does not have your security code, which makes the unit useless. The hope is the thief knows which units have security codes and he/she chooses not to steal your unit because of the security code.
Ghost technology: This is not commonly used, but can be found primarily in a select number of 2004-2005 head units. It creates an illusion that no unit is installed by appearing completely black when turned off. Potential thieves may steer clear because it appears as though no head unit is installed.
Anti-theft covers: Similar to ghost and hiding faces because they only create an illusion that the face/unit is not in place.
ESN: Stands for Electronic Serial Number. Allows the disabling of the radio and allows tracking if it is stolen.
Some manufacturers display peak power ratings on the face of their products to increase the appeal to consumers. The RMS power rating is more accurate, and we recommend using it for product comparison.
Dot-Matrix Text Display: A simple display which uses dots in specific illuminated color(s) to light up and form letters or numbers that are displayed on the receiver.
Graphic or Motion Display: Typically found in mid to high-end receivers and give your text information and receiver more life by adding motion, backgrounds, or multiple colors to your display. There are types of graphic displays such as 3D Graphic, Motion, and OEL (Organic Electroluminescent) displays. They can range from one color to full color displays and typically allow you to select from one of many built-in animations, background images, screensavers or other graphics to enhance your experience and add an extra bit of personality to your system. Some units also come with software that allow you to load your own customizable pictures or animations.
LCD Monitor Display: Can be as small as 2" or as large as 10". Some LCD displays are motorized for angle adjustment. LCD monitors display full motion video playback as well as your standard text such as track status, radio station information and more depending on the receiver's features.
Multi-Color: When more than one color is on the display, for example one part of the text is white, while the other part is blue.
Variable-Color: The display colors can be changed by the user. If the default color of text/display is blue for example, the user can change the settings to where the color turns to red. Variable color displays are typically described in detail in the item's description.
TFT-LCD Display: In-dash receivers with a video screen that display multiple colors and often times video such as DVD, navigation or other video sources.
- RMS Power
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio
This rating applies to both external car amplifiers, as well as the amplifiers inside of in-dash stereos.
Playback Features
Monitor Screen Features
This means that the unit is able to tilt backwards so that the proper viewing angle can be achieved. On single DIN flip out monitors, this type of pivot means that the bottom of the screen stays stationary while the top of the screen retracts. On Double DIN units this means that the bottom of the screen slides forward while the top of the screen moves down, resulting in a backwards angle tilt.
This means that the unit is able to tilt forward so that the proper viewing angle can be achieved. On single DIN flip out monitors, a forward pivot keeps the bottom of the screen stationary while the top of the screen moves forward. On select Double DIN units, a forward tilt is sometimes referred to as a reverse tilt. The bottom of the screen remains in the same position while the top of the screen moves forward.
Left/Right Angle (Horizontal):
Some monitors allow the display to be rotated to the left or right in order to have the best viewing angle possible.
Slide In/Out:
A feature mainly found in select Kenwood units. It allows the entire screen to slide in and out. This is different from a forward/backward tilt in that the entire screen moves forward or backwards as opposed to just the top or bottom.
Expandability Features
Some in-dash head units are built-in with the navigation features, while others require an add on navigation box. Other navigation options include portable navigation units that you can take with you or attach to the dash of your vehicle.
RCA Composite Inputs
These are your typical red, white, and yellow RCA composite cables that are common among devices with audio and video inputs. The red and white cables are dedicated for audio. The red cable is for the right channel and the white is for the left channel. The yellow cable is specifically for the video signal. Because this type of auxiliary cable contains 2 channels of audio, it will support stereo sound.
This is commonly referred to as a mini-jack or a headphone jack. It is a 3.5mm plug that transfers audio only. There is a right and left audio channel on the plug which allows for stereo sound playback.
3.5mm AV Input
These plugs look similar to the common 3.5mm mini-jack, however they carry a third channel dedicated for video.
This means that an auxiliary input is possible, but only with the use of an optional accessory. These optional adapters will sometimes use the CD Changer port or other port on the back of a unit that might restrict the use of other expandability features. These accessories are typically sold separately.
RCA Composite Outputs
These are your typical red, white, and yellow RCA composite cables that are common among devices with audio and video inputs. The red and white cables are dedicated for audio. The red cable is for the right channel and the white is for the left channel. The yellow cable is specifically for the video signal. Because this type of auxiliary cable contains 2 channels of audio, it will support stereo sound.
If "Yes", then the aftermarket stereo is compatible with steering wheel remote controls. If an additional accessory is required for the steering wheel controls to work properly, a compatible piece will be listed.
iPod Information
Some Car stereos are compatible with iPods and/or iPhones. If the headunit can connect to an iPod or iPhone via USB or iPod connection cable, these listed iPods are compatible. This list does not apply if the iPod is being connected through the 3.5mm mini-jack plug. Newer iPods are usually compatible if the appropriate adapters are purchased and used.
Any iPods/iPhones released after the release date of this product have not been checked by the manufacturer and/or Sonic Electronix for compatibility. We therefore cannot guarantee their compatibilities or incompatibilities, including, but not limited to: playback, video, charging, and response time.
Speaker Specifications
PEI is an acronym for "Polyetherimide" which is an amorphous, amber transparent, high-performance thermoplastic.
Efficiency (1w/1m) is not an accurate indicator of a subwoofer's output capability and should not be used as a comparison to other speakers or subwoofers to determine which one is "louder".
Please refer to the product image and description for further details about the speaker.
Warranty and Return Policy
Summary of Customer Ratings & Reviews
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Internal SKU
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Warning: The image depicted shows the resistance change when wiring multiple subwoofer terminals. Please refer to your subwoofer's owner's manual for the proper wiring of its terminals. Sonic Electronix, Inc. is not responsible for damage caused to your audio system or vehicle due to improper installation. Please call tech support at 1-877-289-7664 if you require additional assistance.


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2000-present. Online resource that provides full-text information from over 50 Spanish-language newspapers and news services based mostly in the United States, Mexico, and some countries in Central and South America.
A comprehensive digital news resource offering over 5,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world. PressReader provides same-day full-content access to periodicals in over 60 languages.
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Index of Latin American journals in the sciences and humanities, includes articles, essays, book reviews, monographs, conference proceedings, technical reports, interviews, and brief notes published in journals edited in 24 different countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as from publications that focus on Pan-American issues. Please note: database interface and citations are in Spanish.
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Database of Spanish-language journals and other academic content on Latin America from the Caribbean, Central and South America, and around the world. Topics include culture, environment, finance, history, law, and literature.
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Collection of women's magazines acquired by the University of Connecticut from bibliophile Juan Perez de Guzman y Boza. These periodicals were published by men during the 19th century, with privileged Spanish women as their intended audience. Content includes poetry, short stories, play reviews, music sheets, needlework patterns, advice on proper ettiquette, and engraved images of Paris fashion. In Spanish.
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Part of the Theological Commons, the Latin American Collection is a new and growing digital resource that currently contains over 3,000 books and periodicals in theology, biblical studies, and related fields — all freely accessible online.
An interdisciplinary center and home to the largest specialist library in Europe for the Ibero-American region. Digitized collections include Cultural Magazines of Latin America and Argentine Theater and Literary Periodicals.
The Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España (IPCE) and the Instituto de Historia del Centro de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) have collaborated to restore, digitize, and make accessible examples from the Catálogo Monumental de España.
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|In Waldorf education there is an emphasis on the use of natural materials. Plastic is not. Wood, silk, wool, beeswax - these are organic materials which have a warmth and softeness to them not found in plastics. Of course, you have the non-toxic aspect as well, and typically a natural beauty. Plastics are cold and tend to be bright, cheap, and tacky (IMO).
We have Legos, some plastic sand toys, some Little Tikes ride-ons for outside and a Bilibo. That's pretty much it. I put my foot down early and hard about the no plastic, so it hasn't been too much of an issue for us.
Double majoring Philosophy/History single student mommy to DD(4yo). I reading (mostly feminist philosophy, Simone de Beauvoir and Jane Addams are my intellectual heros. I'm a dork ), and .
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I do have to disagree with the PP who said that natural toys are expensive, however. I think it's so easy for us to get entranced by all the expensive, "waldorf" style toys available in stores and miss the whole point of giving our children natural materials and creating playthings for them with love, creativity and imagination. I love to recommend the book "Toymaking with Children" by Freya Jafke as it gives a great summation of the less is more and handmade philosophy of natural toys. It doesn't have to be expensive or difficult to provide all kinds of wonderful play experiences for our children - with or without plastic.
I do have to disagree with the PP who said that natural toys are expensive
if people give them to us i give them to the Goodwill the next day.
it was easier for us because we sorta started out with the idea of not wanting plastic toys. we didn't have to make a "transformation."
i let dc play with plastic toys when we are at friends' houses.
i just prefer to keep them out of our house.
i also know a waldorf teacher that has plastic toys. : (i feel she is sorta a phony though-not cause of the plastic toys-i have many other reasons)
most of dc's waldorf classmates have plastic toys in their home
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we have a basket of lego, which only comes when less like-minded children come over, or when we've had a string of really bad weather, and we have some playmobil and bilibos. i cannot think of a single waldorf family with children over five whose home we have been to that didn't have playmobil. my dd has a little playmobil "child of the forest" mushroom fairy who lives in a tree stump that is super sweet. we don't have plastic plates or cups or food containers, and we mostly have natural toys, but as the kids get older, some quality plastic toys have crept in.
Slowly over the next few years I am going to collect some of the Ostheimer figues for her. I know they are expensive but I feel like they are heirloom quality and can be passed onto any grandchildren!
There are some quality toys that are plastic. It's the cheap junk we try to avoid. DD really loves her little people. I could hardly deny her little people! This week, we were reading Nim's Island. She went and retrieved a little girl, the iguana and the seal (or is it a sea lion) to go along with the story. So cute!! I remember loving little people when I was a little person. LOL
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text: One thing Apple could offer is wearable technology, perhaps making the iPhone wearable, or even moving into watches, as some have speculated. Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster wrote in a recent note that he believes wearable computers could replace the iPhone and smartphones, as consumers become more comfortable with wearing their devices. "We believe technology could progress to a point where consumers have a tablet plus wearable computers, like watches or glasses, that enable simple things like voice calls, texting, quick searches, navigation, etc. through voice control," Munster wrote, in a note. I firmly believe that Apple has to do something big in the next couple of years, perhaps as early as the iPhone 6, to keep consumers coming back to Apple Stores around the world, and filling up the company's coffers with billions and billions in cash. Perhaps it's the Apple TV, perhaps it's wearable devices, or maybe it's something we haven't even thought of yet. That said, Apple does need to do something to show the world it has the best innovative minds in technology, pushing the envelope further than any company before it. Apple must also be mindful not to piss off the consumer by releasing a new iPhone so close to the previous version. A minority, albeit a very vocal one, were upset that Apple announced the third-gen iPad in March, only to announce a fourth-gen in October. People have come to expect a new phone every twelve months or so, and with cell phone contracts running on average two years, the status quo might be best here. The boys and girls at Cupertino have never been a group to accept status quo, but they must also be mindful that ultimately making the best products in the world only matters if the consumer isn't angry at you. As we've all learned, never bet against the U.S. consumer. Every company, not just Apple, is wise to heed this lesson. -- Written by Chris Ciaccia in New York >Contact by Email. Follow @Commodity_Bull


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The last mile in the residential solar market is actually sticking those panels on your rooftop. Sounds simple enough, but as the CEO of SunPower, Tom Werner, noted at a cleantech conference this morning, "50 percent of the cost of a residential system is in the installation." While that bloated cost is a barrier to putting solar on homes, it's creating opportunities for a variety of solar installer startups to work on new ways to cut costs to compete in the growing residential solar market.
The CEOs of three solar installer companies that tackle the residential market — SolarCity, groSolar and Akeena Solar — talked about the growth opportunities and risks on a panel discussion at the ThinkGreen cleantech conference Wednesday morning. For one, venture money is flowing into solar installer startups coffers. groSolar CEO Jeff Wolfe announced on the panel that the company had just closed a $10 million round of Series B funding led by NGP Energy Technology Partners. And SolarCity has raised over $31 million from Draper Fisher Jurvetson, JP Morgan and Elon Musk.
The venture investors are looking to meet the growing demand for solar-covered rooftops, for both residential and commercial buildings. According to solar provider Recurrent Energy's estimates, between institutional owners and publicly owned real estate there are enough rooftops for 40,000 MW of solar power. Already startups like groSolar are seeing some impressive early revenue growth — from $11.4 million in 2006 to $27 million in 2007, with $60 million forecast for 2008. And cities like Berkeley, Calif., are working on creative ways to help less well-off residents fund home installations.
But as the CEOs on the panel noted, the residential solar sector is an area with a great deal of risk — individual deals are small and require a lot of work. And building trust with the consumer is both time- and labor-intensive. It's one reason why these companies are trying so hard to establish a recognizable brand.
Residential solar also has highly uncertain profit margins. When moderator Shez Bandukwala of ThinkEquity Partners asked what those margins would be in the installation business, Akeena Solar CEO Barry Cinnamon dodged the question for a bit before estimating "5 to 15 [percent] for commercial and 15 to 25, maybe 30, for residential."
Obviously "being green" doesn't justify the installation for these folks. So what's the best way to cut the cost of installation? The companies have different approaches. Solar City is working on bulk, community contracts, which can reduce the cost of individual transactions. CEO Lyndon Rive explained that SolarCity works with entire communities who have come together to "go solar." In one community-wide transaction, Solar City makes an agreement with a number of homeowners and can make multiple installations in one deal.
Akeena, compares itself to Starbucks, saying that it's trying to be the most visible solar company out there. Through streamlining its business model, centralizing the bulk of the business and only having local sales and installation teams, it hopes it can drop a substantial amount of cost. We're not sure the comparison to the coffee market is that apt, but smart Starbucks-style consumer branding can't hurt. The company, founded in 2001, went public via a reverse merger in August of 2006.
groSolar, based in not-so-sunny White River Junction, Vt., is in the northeast away from California's solar incentives and stiff competition. groSolar's CEO Jeff Wolfe says that their competitors aren't utilities or other solar companies but rather granite countertops, pool installations, and luxury home improvements.


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It's no secret the reason many of us watch dramas such as Downton Abbey is for the relationships (oh, Anna and Bates!); so it's nice to see the people behind the characters recognize that as well. Watch what Dan Stevens, who plays Matthew Crawley on Downton Abbey, has to say about his character's relationship with Lady Mary.
Downton Abbey Season 2 returns to American television on January 8, 2012; it's airing in the UK now, and we are recapping the show as it airs there.


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Go Go Gadgets!
By Dana Schmidt McCullough
Your mission is to find your ancestors. Employ these seven essential tools to ensure that you accomplish the task—before their records self-destruct.
Do you remember Inspector Gadget, the clueless animated detective who lacked sleuthing skills but whose trusty gadgets always helped him out of a jam? In each episode of the eponymous 1980s cartoon, the bumbling inspector tries to foil the infamous Dr. Claw's latest scheme. But it's usually Gadget who gets outwitted, only to have his resourceful niece Penny and her aptly named dog, Brain, solve the case. Like her uncle, Penny relies on her own gizmos—a "computer book" and wristwatch—to save the day.
As a family history detective, you can rely on your own arsenal of tools to complete your research missions. Lucky for you, the gadgets on the market today are more high-tech and less likely to malfunction than, say, Gadget Arms or Gadget Skates. We've scoured the internet and electronics stores to bring you tips on buying and using seven of the most essential gadgets for your genealogy toolkit.
Broadband internet connection
How can you search
and other genealogy websites if you don't have an internet connection? When weighing your options, keep in mind what you plan to do online.
Connection type:
A DSL or cable internet connection is ideal for genealogists who do lots of ancestor searching on the web. Companies such as NetZero, PeoplePC and Juno still offer dial-up internet, but it's slow and ties up your phone line. DSL uses a standard phone connection, too, but it runs on a digital frequency rather than through your phone line, so callers still can get through. Companies that specialize in DSL include BellSouth, Verizon, Qwest, AT&T and Earthlink. Cable internet comes from your local cable company. The company will give you a modem to hook up to your computer, and provide you with several plan options to choose the connection speed you need.
Connection speed:
Let's be honest:Time is precious. After all, who wants to wait five minutes to download a single family photo or census image? DSL and cable modems offer fast internet connections—they're about 30 times faster than dial-up. Local DSL and cable internet providers offer several types of plans with different speeds for various budgets; introductory rates range from about $12 to $35 per month. The speed you should be most concerned about is download speed, which is measured in megabits per second (or Mbps). The higher the number, the faster you'll be able to download files, access e-mail and more.
Most cable companies offer plans with speeds ranging from 6 to 50 Mbps. Typically, if you use the internet mostly for e-mailing, surfing genealogy websites, sharing pictures and downloading PDFs, a basic plan with 6 to 8 Mbps should have enough power. But if you watch videos online or participate in genealogy webinars, a faster internet connection—between 8 Mbps and 20 Mbps—is better. More than 20 Mbps is overkill for most people. And more speed always costs more money.
You can check your internet connection's current download speed by visiting <
>. This will help you assess how much speed you truly need.
These are national providers of broadband internet service. Your local telephone and cable company may offer options for getting online, too.
Verizon Internet
SBC Yahoo
All-in-one printer, scanner and copier
Inkjet all-in-one printers, most of which run between $80 and $200, are popular because they let you print, copy, scan and even send faxes—all with one machine. Before you buy one, though, consider how you plan to use it. Will you be scanning lots of old family photos? Scanning genealogy documents? Printing family photos? Faxing record requests to repositories? Printing pages and pages of family history charts? Depending on your intended uses, keep an eye out for these features:
Printers vary in printing and copying speed from 19 pages per minute (ppm) for color pages to 38 ppm for black-and-white. Look at both numbers if you plan to print or copy lots of records and charts. The higher the ppm, the less time you'll need to spend waiting around (and the more time you'll have to do actual research).
Replacement ink:
Printer ink is sold two ways: with two cartridges (one for black and one for color) or with four cartridges (one each of black, cyan, magenta and yellow ink). Run a
search for "ink cartridges" plus the name of the printer to figure out how much ink will cost you. If two printer models offer the same features, but replacement ink cartridges cost more for one model, that could make your buying decision a lot easier.
Some all-in-one models offer built-in fax technology, which can come in handy for sending record requests to county courthouses. Price isn't always an indicator of whether or not you'll get this technology, so look carefully at the printer's features list.
All-in-ones come in all shapes and sizes. Measure your desk space and look at the dimensions of your printer to make sure it'll fit.
Energy efficiency:
If you want to go green and save a bit on your electric bill, look for Energy Star-rated models in almost any brand.
Scanner type:
Some all-in-ones let you place one page at a time on a flatbed scanner, while other models have a feeder that takes multiple pages. Consider how much scanning you'll do and the types of documents you plan to scan. A scanner with a feeder would be better for scanning and faxing lots of documents. Consider scanning resolution
(that is, image quality), too. Scanners measure resolution in dots per inch (dpi). Most all-in-ones can scan at 1,200 dpi, but some offer up to 2,400 dpi.
Wireless printing:
If a printer has built-in wireless networking, you can print your family tree charts from any computer anywhere in your house that also has a wireless connection.
Digital camera
A digital camera comes in handy when you want to take a picture of an ancestor's gravestone or "copy" a document found in a library or archive. Plus, you can use it to capture today's memories to share with future genealogists.
Most pocket-size digital cameras, no matter the brand, offer 3x optical zoom, 10- to 12-megapixel resolution and a 2.5-inch to 3-inch LCD screen for less than $200. Some cameras boast a digital zoom number, too, but you can ignore that, as digital zoom will just distort your photos. To get a better optical zoom, which is true magnification of a picture, you'll need to go with a model that's a little larger and pricier.
The same is true for a camera with a higher number of megapixels, the small dots that make up your pictures: The higher the number of megapixels, the better photo quality you'll get, but 10 megapixels is sufficient for most amateur photographers. Most pocket-size cameras no longer come with a viewfinder—you'll use your LCD screen as the viewfinder on those models.
When shopping for a digital camera, pay attention to battery type, storage media and advanced features.
Most pocket-size cameras require a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, but some take standard AA batteries. (Cameras tend to eat through AA batteries quickly, so consider swapping them for more expensive rechargeable batteries.) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery power packs typically last longer, but keep a fully charged spare around just in case.
Most camera brands take SD, SDHC or miniSD memory cards. The only exception: Sony. Sony has its own proprietary memory card format called Memory Stick Pro, which typically costs more than regular SDs. No memory card is leaps-and-bounds better than the others. But a camera that uses SD memory cards could offer more bang for your buck because the card should be compatible with your all-in-one printer and other electronics that aren't Sony brand.
Advanced features:
Even the smallest cameras now come with a come with a fancy blink-proof mode that automatically takes two pictures every time you snap a photo, and then keeps the one in which your subjects' eyes are open. Some cameras also have face-detection capabilities, which means they automatically focus on everyone's face in a photo, not just the center person's. Some cameras offer image stabilization, as well, so your photos won't be blurry even if you have a slightly shaky hand. Many digital cameras available today also let you film short video clips—a good bonus feature if you don't want to invest in a video camera.
External hard drive
You no longer need to back up your GEDCOM files (GEDCOM is the universal format for family tree files) and other family history data on recordable CDs or DVDs: You can use an external hard drive that holds tons more data and lets you continuously add new data. These drives generally cost between $80 and $250 and come in many different physical sizes and storage capacities, different connection types and enclosures.
External hard drives typically offer between 160GB and 2 terrabytes (one TB is equal to 1,000GB) of storage space. You can buy a wallet-size portable drive or a tissue box-size desktop model. Usually, the more storage space, the larger the drive.
Before you decide what to buy, take a look at the data you want to back up. To figure out how much space your files currently occupy on your Windows PC's hard drive, go to My Computer>My Documents and highlight all the folders that contain files (pictures, movies, music, GEDCOMs). Then, right-click with your mouse and select Properties. The Size on Disk category will tell you how many GB of space your files take.
Mac users, click on Macintosh HD, then press command+I to see your hard drive usage and capacity. If you currently use only 6GB of space, a lower-end external hard drive with 160 to 500GB should work. But if you plan to add lots of photos or video files, you may want an external hard drive with more capacity.
Most external hard drives let you connect the device to your computer via a USB connection. Keep in mind, though, that if your external hard drive has a USB 2.0 connection but your computer has only an old USB port, data will transfer more slowly than if both have USB 2.0 connections. If you have a Mac with FireWire, look for an external hard drive with FireWire connectivity—data will transfer even faster. If your computer has the latest eSATA port (an upgrade from USB), buy an external hard drive with an eSATA connection for super fast data transfer.
External hard drives can heat up as they work to back up all your data. Look for one with an aluminum case, which helps prevent overheating. Models with fans also dissipate heat, but the sound might bug you. To make sure your drive lasts a long time, turn it off when you're not using it.
Digital voice recorder
If you want to record oral histories, you'll need a digital voice recorder. Most of these devices are about the size of a cell phone, and they come with USB connections so you can upload audio files to your computer. Some even come with speech-to-text software that will transcribe your oral histories for you. When shopping for a digital voice recorder, consider these key features:
Recording time:
Although some recorders tout more than 250 hours of recording time, you'll hit those high numbers only if you use the lowest-quality setting. You'll want to make the best recordings possible, so focus on estimated recording time using the high-quality settings. Typically longer estimated recording times mean more memory. Memory capacities range from 512MB to 2GB, so prices run the gamut, too, from as low as $35 to more than $400. Some recorders also let you add memory using a memory card.
Sound quality:
To find out how good your recording will be, look at the recorder's sampling rate. For most people, a recorder with a 44kHz (kilohertz) sampling rate is sufficient, but if you plan to broadcast your recording in, say, a podcast, you'll want a sampling rate closer to 96kHz. An external microphone can increase your sound quality, so see if the recorder comes with a jack to hook up an external mic.
File formats:
Many devices record using waveform audio format (WAV) files, which can be played back on a PC or Mac with Windows Media Player. Some recorders use MP3, Windows Media Audio (WMA) or proprietary recording formats. While proprietary formats like Sony's LPEC may be compressed to allow for longer recordings, you'll need to convert the files to a more common format to edit them on your computer. Not all conversion software is compatible with all computers. For example, Mac users won't want to get a Sony because the company provides file conversion software only for Windows.
Advanced features:
Noise canceling is a great bonus feature because it blocks out background noise. Voice activation also is a nifty feature; the recorder will shut off during long periods of silence, and turn on again when it picks up sound.
If you live in California and want to record your Pennsylvania relatives' oral histories, you can buy a few accessories to hook up your digital voice recorder to your landline phone to record your conversations. Remember to let your relatives know you're recording.
If you have an iPod, you don't need to buy a new digital recorder, just an iPod-compatible stereo microphone for about $20 to $40. The stereo mic will let you record oral history interviews and upload them to iTunes. Check out
Apple's support site
for details on how to make recordings (and which iPod models allow recording).
GPS unit
Going on a genealogy road trip? You'll probably need directions. A Global Positioning System (GPS) unit lets you enter the address of the location you're trying to find; it then calculates the best route and gives you turn-by-turn directions. Most devices speak street names, so you don't have to look at written directions or a map while you drive.
Some genealogy websites, such as
Names in Stone
Find a Grave
, list cemeteries' GPS coordinates so you can find the spot where your ancestor is buried faster than ever before. Just plug the latitude and longitude into your GPS device and hit the road. Other online resources, including
, the US Board on
Geographic Names Information System
Steve Morse's latitude/longitude converter
, help you find the GPS coordinates for other locations. Genealogy software such as Personal Ancestral File, RootsMagic and Legacy Family Tree let you enter longitude and latitude coordinates in place information, so you'll never forget where your ancestor's home was—even if it's now a Walmart.
A basic GPS unit costs between $100 and $500. That will give you directions to libraries, archives, courthouses, cemeteries, hotels and other points of interest. Most car-mounted GPS units are battery powered, so you can carry the device with you when you leave your car. But only Garmin models have a pedestrian mode, which will provide directions from your parked car to a cemetery or restaurant within walking distance. Additionally, a car-mounted model will let you add coordinates. If you find your great-grandmother's tombstone, you can place your GPS on the grave and add the spot to your list of favorite places. That way, you (and future generations) can always find it. When deciding which GPS unit to buy, consider these features:
Screen size:
Screens range from 3.5 inches to 5 inches. We recommend a screen of at least 4.3 inches, which will let you easily see maps and directions while you're on the road.
Preloaded and additional maps:
Different models come with different preloaded maps. Some include only maps of the continental United States; others include all of North America. You can buy updated maps every year from an electronics store, or download new maps from the GPS maker's website. If you plan to travel across the Atlantic to do research, you can purchase European maps to help you navigate your ancestral homeland.
• Lane guidance:
You don't want to have to swerve across lanes to catch your exit off the interstate, so look for a GPS with lane guidance (also called lane assistance). It'll tell you which lane you need to be in to make the next turn.
• Graphics:
This might not be a deal breaker when you're buying a GPS unit, but prettier street pictures can make navigating an unfamiliar town much easier. Garmin models seem to have the most advanced graphics, allowing you to see more-detailed maps and even 3-D images of what your next intersection will look like.
USB flash drive
USB flash drives (aka thumb drives) are a necessity when you take your research to the library, share photos with family or simply back up your data. If you use
RootsMagic 4 genealogy software
, you can use RootsMagic-To-Go to easily transport your family file and the application to run it on a flash drive.
The amount of storage space and the price are the two biggest factors to consider. Whereas you used to get only 256MB or 1GB of storage space on one of these drives, flash drives now carry up to a whopping 128GB of storage space. The 64GB and 128GB models are pricey at $140 to $325 a pop, but drives with 8, 16 or 32GB of space currently sell for more reasonable prices—between $30 and $75 each—and will suffice for most genealogists. (You'll need at least a 4GB flash drive to use RootsMagic-To-Go.)
The newest flash drives have "USB 2.0" in their names, meaning they're outfitted with the latest USB technology. If your computer has a USB 2.0 port, the data will transfer faster than if you have the old USB technology.
If you want to protect your data, look for a flash drive with password-protection software. You'll have to enter a password when you plug it into a computer, a nice bonus for keeping your data secure if the drive is stolen or lost. Not all password-protection software works on both PCs and Macs, so make sure it's compatible with your computer.
Just like Inspector Gadget, a genealogist is always on duty—keeping an eye out for clues to solve the latest family history mystery. Armed with these essential tools, you'll never miss an opportunity to crack a case.
From the March 2010
Family Tree Magazine


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If elected, Crist would become the third independent serving in the Senate, and many expect him to caucus with the Democrats.
The Republican caucus in the House is 89 percent white men, says Wasserman.
Christie will vie with Romney for primary and caucus votes chiefly in the North and to some extent in the Midwest.
What he is saying is that his caucus isn't going to go for it.
Wisconsin Republicans say they are not exactly sure how the resolution got through the caucus to begin with.
The French chamber does not select premiers by shutting up the members of its majority in caucus.
It is felt in every caucus, in every nominating convention and at every election.
The culmination of this particular phase of the caucus was most dramatic.
Their names therefore were presented to the Republican caucus in the spring of 1898.
Nominations were irregularly made, sometimes by a Congressional caucus, sometimes by State legislatures.
"private meeting of party leaders," 1763, American English (New England), perhaps from an Algonquian word caucauasu "counselor, elder, adviser" in the dialect of Virginia, or from the Caucus Club of Boston, a 1760s social & political club whose name possibly derived from Modern Greek kaukos "drinking cup." Another old guess is caulker's (meeting) [Pickering, 1816], but OED finds this dismissable.
caucus: "This noun is used throughout the United States, as a cant term for those meetings, which are held by the different political parties, for the purpose of agreeing upon candidates for office, or concerting any measure, which they intend to carry at the subsequent public, or town meetings." [John Pickering, "A Vocabulary, or Collection of Words and Phrases Which Have Been Supposed to be Peculiar to the United States of America," Boston, 1816]
The word caucus, and its derivative caucusing, are often used in Boston. The last answers much to what we stile parliamenteering or electioneering. All my repeated applications to different gentlemen have not furnished me with a satisfactory account of the origin of caucus. It seems to mean, a number of persons, whether more or less, met together to consult upon adopting and prosecuting some scheme of policy, for carrying a favorite point. [William Gordon, "History, Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America," London, 1788]
1850, from caucus (n.), but caucusing is attested from 1788.
A meeting of members of a political party to nominate candidates, choose convention delegates, plan campaign tactics, determine party policy, or select leaders for a legislature.


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By the end of aril, the several armies seemed to be ready, and the general forward movement on Corinth began.
The aril is a growth from the extremity of the seed-stalk, or from the placenta when there is no seed-stalk.
The pulp is of the nature of an aril, that is, an additional seed-coat.
This aril or husk is the mace of commerce, while the true nutmeg is the center or hard seed (nut).
"Mace" is the "aril" or covering of the seed of the same plant.
"accessory covering of seeds," 1794, from Modern Latin arillus, from Medieval Latin arilli, Spanish arillos "dried grapes, raisins."


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