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A wave of Australiana is sweeping through fashion and theatre, capturing a mood of longing for more optimistic times and manifesting itself in unexpected but thrilling artistic collaborations.
In Sydney the Griffin Theatre Company's coming production of David Williamson's Emerald City has won the imprimatur of no less than Ken Done, who agreed to lend his distinctive palette to the 2014 revival of the playwright's late-80s satire of harbour city temptation.
In New York, knitwear brand Coogi has stealthily found its place among the cutting edge of urban streetwear, making the leap from thrift-shop trophy to a spot on Rag and Bone's autumn-winter runway.
It is, to borrow from fashion speak, more of a moment than a movement, but cultural references to the era of economic reform, of slashing tariffs and floating the dollar are unmistakable.
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1980s "the roots of our success"
Griffin's artistic director Lee Lewis thinks audiences are at that point in their working lives when they look back at their younger selves with newfound maturity and equally recognise the bold leaps Australia made internationally in the 1980s. "It's going to feel scarily contemporary," she says of her production. "There will be some shoulder pads but that's not the gag… I'm not looking back at the 1980s and mocking it, I'm saying that's the roots of our success."
Williamson's productions have been somewhat prolific lately which she attributes to "the complicated shift" in the Australian psyche towards the much maligned era.
Done says: " I hope there is a revival for the kind of optimism and openness and brightness of the 80s, we could all do with a bit of that." He is best known for brightly rendered scenes of Sydney icons and has observed an uptick in interest in his work lately, such as vintage Done designs on eBay.
"We are nostalgic for optimism," he agrees. "I wouldn't say that we're hungering for a Chips Rafferty Australia but it's an opportunity to understand what an amazing country this is."
Done once lent his name to an entire retail franchise but at 74 he just focuses on painting. His wife Judy still designs a few pieces of apparel such as brush-stroke splattered hoodies that wouldn't look out of place on an ingenue like model Cara Delevingne.
"I've been interviewed quite a lot recently by trendy European magazines, trendy Australian magazines," Done says. "Strangely enough we just made two or three new sweatshirts and the first people that want them is Dutch designer, Viktor & Rolf." Intentionally or not, his tone betrays complete indifference to the cachet bestowed by an inquiry from the surrealist fashion pair.
Kaleidoscopic colour in knitting
Coogi's renaissance is no surprise to New York City-based creative director Willie Esco. Its knits are best known for a sensory assault of texture, swirling patterns and kaleidoscopic colour.
A company Esco is affiliated with purchased Coogi out of bankruptcy in around 2003. He reconnected with the organisation a few years ago when he had a strong feeling that knitwear would comeback in a big way, from beanies to Scandi detective Sarah Lund's heavy Faroe Island jumpers. He was right, and the way fashion's early adopters have appropriated Coogi has convinced him this is no false start. The embryonic business has been profiled inThe New York Times and photography of the first season's lookbook is due to occur next week.
"Usually a comeback can be forced, and it could work, but there's much more value in an organic comeback," he says. Esco picked up on a departure from the jeans-first mentality after years of dominance by slim denim to a preference for over-sized silhouettes. "We've come out of that era and it became sexy for a young lady to wear a sweater with possibly nothing underneath."
But the revival of interest in Coogi is not just a nod to a generation infatuated with the sartorial stylings of Bill Cosby and Brooklyn rapper The Notorious B.I.G., both of whom favoured Coogi menswear.
It is also a lesson in the role technology plays in the evolution of a trend and its path to mainstream acceptance.
The social media effect
"Social media has tremendously affected the fashion marketplace," says Esco, who recalls seeing images of girls in Los Angeles parading their thrift-shop Coogi finds on the photo-sharing application Instagram.
This culminated in the Rag and Bone collaboration (Rag and Bone's designers have emphasised the collection is "1980s but not in a Dynasty kind of way", and described the Coogi sweater they paid tribute to as "vaguely ethnic, aboriginal, but very street, very downtown New York").
Esco even sees parallels between the ubiquitous iPhone and the demand among shoppers for saturated colours. Another '80s icon, Kenzo, is enjoying an uptick in demand for its bright prints too.
Advances in manufacturing will underpin Esco's ambitions for a fully-fledged luxury brand beyond Instagram fetishisation.
Coogi still has manufacturing ties to Australia – Esco says he Skypes to associate who runs operations in Melbourne.
Some of the knitting is still done in Australia, although swing tags on samples say the jumpers are made in Sri Lanka. Knitting technology opens up new looks, such as bottoms, that didn't work with retrograde machines. "Where it would take two or three hours to make one garment it might take one hour now," he says.
With the car manufacturers, oil refiners and apparel makers closing their doors, economists and policy makers have accepted there is no future for local manufacturing industries without innovation or at least an edge that distinguishes them from more competitive foreign factories.
The 2014 version of Coogi
The 2014 version of Coogi – a tiny business straddling three continents – illustrates how far business has shifted since the '80s.
The 1980s exuberance was punctuated by the economic cycle and the crash on Wall Street. But there is no obvious artistic counterpoint for the extraordinary economic times we live in now.
Ultra-low interest rates and rallying share prices have fuelled fresh records for the Dow Jones and the S&P 500. However Australia's equity market is still a long way, roughly 25 per cent, from matching its 2007 highs.
The federal budget in May dealt a blow to consumer confidence that has not yet been repaired and traders are suddenly pricing in the need for further easing by the Reserve Bank of Australia to kick the economy out of its malaise.
This could partly explain the longing for more hopeful times. Economist
He is worried about the risk that living standards will suffer sharply, all things being equal, without productivity and economic reform. "[In the eighties] We did a decade of heavy lifting that set up prosperity for Australia's economy... we need to go back to an era of economic reform."
But with Labor opposing the government at every opportunity and
Emerald City is about an acclaimed writer who abandons Melbourne and his artistic voice for the cut and thrust of commercial movie scripts, a plot arc that has parallels with Williamson's own accusations of selling out. The same criticisms were levied at Done when his name graced duvet covers.
But Griffin's Lewis is damning of the Australian attitudes at the time to Williamson and Done's commercial interests.
"I think both of them have been great at forgiving Australia for that petty criticism," she says. "You look at artists like Damien Hirst. [Done is] not unconnected to great contemporary artists understanding that they exist in a contemporary world."
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Cringe...Couples who argue and the kid who peed on the cat!
We love them but we hate the bickering and sadly the kids (aged 5 & 7) MUST get the worse of it as last outing the 5yr old had her hands over her ears and began screaming to drown out the spite being flung around..really sad. In the midst of this 7yr old son climbs out of the pool and pees on the hosts cat...a clever move in deflection which had us all in hysterics...however the host cat is his child...so THAT didn't go down well
Why do they fight simple...he is a workaholic and she is lonely...my take anyway, it makes you realise that balance is Zen...and it isn't easy but it's do-able. Parenting is tough and as leaders of our little people we have to be mindful of our outbursts to each other, and they happen often..you know it!
So in the aftermath of our 'quiet' Sunday session I'm hoping the Cringe couple find Cupid again and Rex the cat didn't mind the golden shower too much...it was a great diversion to a very heated moment.
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Decatur County Sheriff's Deputies busted a meth lab on Saturday evening arresting one suspect they busted 2 years ago, and a second suspect still under investigation.
Video of Cloud being transported by Deputy Daryl Long, Sgt Jason Williams and Deputy Charlie Emanuel dusting for fingerprints, and Captain Nix and Investigator Donalson suited with the active meth cook.
Sheriff's Chief Investigator Captain Chip Nix stated he had received information that Melvin Keith Cloud of 138 Deer Trail Road was cooking meth in his back yard. Then on Saturday afternoon, Captain Nix was alerted to the fact that Cloud had purchased cold tablets containing pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient for methamphetamine. He was alerted by "Meth Watch" a monitoring service that alerts law enforcement when pseudoephedrine is purchased.
Captain Nix and Investigator Brian Donalson set up surveillance on the residence at 138 Deer Trail Road. After a couple of hours, they spotted Melvin Keith Cloud tending to his meth cook in the back yard of the residence.
The meth was in a plastic jug, which was placed in a white bucket, and was actively cooking when found. Captain Nix estimated the yield would be about 6-8 grams, worth $600-$800.
Hazmat Team Commander Doyle Welch was contacted and Hazmat responded to the scene. Captain Nix and Investigator Donalson donned hazmat suits to gather samples, dust for fingerprints(seen in the shadows in video) and secure the lab for cleanup. A contracted cleanup and environmental disposal company arrived on scene at about 2 am and cleared the dangerous materials.
Melvin Keith Cloud, 43, was charge with possession of methamphetamine and manufacturing methamphetamine.
July of 2009 in Deputies Bust Meth Lab, Cloud was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and a parole violation on a possession of methamphetamine.In May of 2006, Cloud was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.
Also in the residence, but not charged, was 26 year old Joshua Buckhaulter, also known to the investigators.In November of 2008, Josh Buckhalter was busted, 2nd Meth Lab Arrest Made, for meth after a meth lab exploded which severely injured Jeffery Parker. He was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, 2 counts of manf meth in presence of child-cruelty to a children and possession of ephedrine
In April, 2008, Buckhalter was busted for a rolling meth lab on Calhoun Street in Another Meth Lab Bust.
And, if you doubted that Josh Buckhaulter is a big fan of Captain Chip Nix, a screen capture of his facebook page tells it all.
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By Derek Brown (Twitter: @NJDerek)
If every package you've ever ordered from UPS has spent more time in Louisville than you have, you should feel extremely guilty. You're a racing fan, my friend! And every racing fan, whether they realize it or not, is hurtling down the road of inevitability that lands you squarely beneath the Twin Spires (or at least in the vicinity thereof) for the grand adventure that is the Kentucky Derby Presented for Yum! Brands (gr. I). It's time to face the music and dance.
It is more than important to know the etiquette and traditions that will make the Derby experience a social (and financial) success—it is vital. To aid in your endeavors, I have compiled this handy lifeline. Follow all recommendations to the letter...or disregard at your own peril.
Pronunciation of the Location of Derby Madness
First. No matter what the airline ticket agent says, it's pronounced "LOO-eh-vulle." Get it through your head. "Lou-EE-ville" and "Lou-IS-ville" are not places that exist anywhere.
Training Guide to Derby-Viewing Endurance
The Kentucky Derby is the most exciting two minutes in sports, but you should prepare to see no more than 1.4 seconds of the actual race. If you hope to even see that much, you'll want to begin training weeks in advance.
Your goal should be to stand on tiptoes and peer over the heads of people by working both calf muscles in shoes that are about two sizes too small and haven't been worn since prom.
For the fellas, seersucker doesn't move like denim, so wear your full Derby outfit during training. This is key to developing the correct muscle groups.
Proper training should also hone your organizational skills. Choose an outfit that has a lot of pockets. You're going to be carrying 25 small, identical slips of paper at any given time and three of them could be worth a lot of money.
Arriving at Churchill Downs
Shortcuts to the racetrack are available through local residents' yards, and are clearly marked with empty big box store pretzel jugs. Think of them like Derby tollbooths; the rule is 'Paper only.' You're a crew of (presumably) well-dressed people (hopefully) carrying wads of cash, cash you've saved avoiding high-priced local lots by parking in Siberia and walking from there. Pay for shortcuts when walking in. The time saved is well worth the $5 expenditure.
Wardrobe Consultation, Hats
Hats are a big deal at the Kentucky Derby. Many women spend years engineering massive contraptions designed to be seen from space that would strain Terry Crews' neck muscles. Since you're going to need to travel with said hat, and only three hat boxes fit on each flight in and out of Louisville, making the most of hat space is paramount.
Ladies, if you're buying a hat just for the Derby, credible choices begin on page four of google image search results. You don't want any association with the page one through three crowds. For the DIY hat gal, we gentlemen recommend you try to work the following into your design: Wi-Fi hot spot, rain-sensing poncho deployment and retraction mechanism, fuel cell-powered jet pack, snack dispenser and periscope.
For men, standard "one hat per group" rules apply and you should assume that role is filled. It's far better to be No-Hat Guy than Other Hat Guy.
Congratulations, You Have Arrived
Once you arrive at Churchill Downs, you'll notice your tickets have seat numbers. Those have no correlation to where you will actually sit. How much you paid for these tickets will determine if you actually get a glimpse of a Derby contender or even see those 1.4 seconds of the race. Your group can create a fun Derby game by picking an equal-sized group and betting who will sit closest to the finish line for the race after the Derby. Yes, there are races after the Derby. Nobody mentions that ahead of time.
"So Hey, Man, Who Do You Like in the Derby?" (Celebrity Edition)
If you've watched 11 consecutive seconds of any Derby telecast, it's true that celebrities are everywhere. I would never advocate walking up to Joey Fatone and asking him for an opinion on anything that could impact your taxes, but at the Derby it's completely okay. Whether it's Eric Roberts, Iman, Kid Rock, or that bearded guy from one of those professional sports teams, you get one compliment followed by one question limited to who they like in the Derby. When making your fantasy list of celebrities you're going to try and run into, focus only on the tall ones. In the Derby's 139-year history there has never been a single confirmed Phil Collins sighting.
While above six feet is the celebrity zone, below four feet is the jockey sighting zone. Thankfully racing is one sport where the fans respectfully do not emulate the uniforms of the participants, and you'll be amazed how the jockeys and their festive silks stand out among the Derby's sea of humanity.
How to Not Appear Like a Rookie, also, Picking the Winner of the Derby
Learn the names of at least a few Derby horses while in transit. If it's your first time attending the Derby, you don't want to mess around trying to learn the names by reading past performances. The ease of staring at those falls somewhere between The Matrix and a 3D print of a Dolphin in space. You'll hear some bettors that have eschewed traditional past performances referred to as "sheets players," but that term is the exact opposite of what you think it means.
Everyone has what they call a "system" for betting the races. System is code for "confused." Some bettors construct Beautiful Mind-type collages of horse names connected by yarn in their apartments. Others simply stare off into the distance and mumble words like "bias," "dead rail" and "conveyor belt." When it comes to the Derby, these are get-poor-slow schemes that won't help you at all.
One extremely effective handicapping method requires familiarizing yourself with other groups of people around you. Complete strangers will yell their bets aloud to nobody in particular prior to each race. Watch who celebrates the most after the horses cross the wire, and bet what that person does in subsequent races until a better celebrator can be identified.
"The Curse of Apollo" will be referenced by at least 20 people describing a horse that is running in the Derby but did not run at age two. Abstain from any and all Rocky references should Apollo be mentioned. There will be a time for your Ivan Drago impersonation, just not today.
How to Place a Wager 101
The self-service betting machines are for pros. While not visible, there is a clock to complete your transaction in 25 seconds. That pressure is not for everybody, so think of the line with the friendly teller as your friend. But not to worry, all the betting lines move at exactly the same speed. That's noted clearly in the program and it's perfectly acceptable to ask a stranger to show you where. And about that teller: it's his first day. You don't necessarily have to know your bets before the Derby, but practice saying potential wagers loudly and clearly. Low talkers should limit themselves to single show bets.
Alcohol, Because You'll Need It
Mint juleps are the official drink of the Kentucky Derby and there is a good reason why they aren't consumed at any other event. The history of mint juleps stems from a recipe which was originally concocted as a dare and stuck. It's a strong drink that tastes the way you might imagine kissing a halitosis-conscious Stevie Nicks would be like. Occasionally you'll see someone attempt to elevate their standing by drinking out of a chalice. That's completely unnecessary. Should an investigation find that they brought their own chalice, that person should be banished from the group immediately.
The more mint juleps you consume, the more Derby glasses you get to carry. Yes, they're made of real glass. I cannot overstate how important it is that you neither drop nor fracture those glasses. They are collectors' items. Besides, no great Derby story ends with "and that's how I severed all the tendons in my hand."
Weep No More My Lady
"The sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home." That's the only part of the song you need to know. The rest of the lyrics are basically about a guy trying to cheer his wife up because he took a new job out of state without telling her and they have to move. But just because you're not singing isn't an excuse to mess around during the song. Only Jerry O'Connell can get away with stuff like that, and you're not Jerry O'Connell. Just take a few moments to revel in 150,000 people looped up on mint juleps singing anything in perfect harmony.
Leave Before the Derby or Stay to Bet the Last
Keep in mind that the City of LOO-eh-vulle will have 99.9 percent of the streets around Churchill Downs shut down after the race with help from the National Guard, Secret Service, and K-9 Police, and left-hand turns within a 10-mile radius of the track are largely prohibited. This will send all drivers in futile pursuit of a traffic-jammed route to the interstate, so your best bet is either to leave before the Derby (not recommended since this is the race you came to see), or stay to see the last race.
When you finally do emerge from Churchill Downs, you'll notice every car on the streets is for hire, but not in the traditional matching color/vehicle sense experienced in most cities. Don't be put off by the idea of getting in a car with a paper Taxi sign taped to the windshield. If "taxi" is spelled correctly you're going to be just fine. Think of it like Uber, but with the fun wrinkle of riding back to your hotel with a 50-pound bulldog mix in your lap.
Another Shot to Get it Right... Next Year
These rules may seem complex, and you're going to have questions I'm not qualified to answer. But don't be afraid to make mistakes. You'll be just fine. And one advantage you have over the horses is that you can go to the Derby every year, while they only get one shot to get it right.


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A great time was had by all at the Second Annual For the Love of George event which was held at Sambuca in Nashville. Live performances by Brett Eldredge, South of Eden and Shannon Brown. The event benefited the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.


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Blairites were forced to deny they were behind a plot to destabilise Gordon Brown yesterday after the leak of a memo emanating from Tony Blair strongly critical of the prime minister's "vacuous and lamentable" leadership.
News of the memo, written at the time of last autumn's party conference, came days after David Miliband, the foreign secretary, prompted rumours of a leadership challenge by calling for a new policy agenda and a clearer line of attack on the Tories in a Guardian article.
Stephen Byers, a former Blairite cabinet minister, also called at the weekend for bolder ideas. He said Labour had "a mountain to climb" to win the next election, but had come forward with only "a multitude of small policies and worthy initiatives that are more suited to a Sunday afternoon stroll".
He set out plans to boost the housing market by allowing council tenants to use the discount they would get under the right-to-buy scheme as a deposit on a home in the private sector. It would give up to 2.2 million tenants access to funds of between £9,000 and £38,000.
Byers is one of a number of former ministers that propose to set out policy thinking in the next few weeks to fill what they describe as the "policy vacuum" in Number 10.
It was being emphasised last night that the move did not represent a sign that they were preparing to oust Brown.
That led John Denham, the skills secretary and seen as an important centrist voice in the cabinet, to defend Brown and implicitly criticise Byers and Miliband for filling column inches that could have been better used to attack the Tories.
"If all our friends spend their time saying the leader is busted, we should have a leadership election, we should have all this, that is the space that could be used to put Labour's case across," he said.
It is unlikely Blair would have authorised the leak of the memo, but its emergence at a point of maximum weakness for Brown will have frustrated the prime minister and added to the sense in Number 10 that there is a plot to try to bring him down.
His aides will want to know whether Blair wrote the memo - it refers throughout to TB - or whether it was written by an acolyte, leading to questions about its circulation list. The memo said: "Tactically, it was thought clever to define by reference to TB ie this was not the era of spin, we are going to be honest, the style would change etc.
"The consequence was twofold: we dissed our own record. Instead of saying we are building on the achievements, confronting new challenges, we joined in the attack on our own 10 years - a fatal mistake. We junked the TB policy agenda but had nothing to put in its place.
"We took the benefit of the anti-TB feeling but ... ended up accepting our opponents' propaganda and appearing incapable of articulating a forward policy agenda."
It was being pointed out by Blair's allies that the memo reflected a period in October and January during which Brown had said he needed to be more New Labour. Blair's office issued a statement saying they were totally supportive of Brown's leadership.
Brown plans a fightback in which he will reshuffle the cabinet and produce a plan to help shield the poorest from high energy and falling house prices.
Chris Grayling, a shadow minister, said: "The Labour party is clearly split down the middle ... We can't go on like this for another 18 months. We need a general election sooner rather than later."
John McDonnell, a leftwing Labour MP, who has said he would try to stand in any contest to replace Brown, called for a deadline for would-be leaders to put themselves forward.
Encouraging all potential candidates to stake their claim was the only way to end the current round of "dogfighting" he said. He called for the rule requiring contenders to secure the nominations of 71 fellow MPs to be dropped, to prevent a repeat of last year's race to succeed Blair, when he failed to gather enough signatures to get on the ballot paper.


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The effect of a physical and a combined health promotion intervention programme on some selected health indicators of South African Colliery Executives Wilders, Cilas; Strydom, Gert; Grace, J M (University of Stellenbosch, 2009)In many countries the focus of the employer's health policy has shifted from the emphasis of treating the disease to the preventative paradigm, which focuses more on the promotion of employees' health. Various ramifications ...
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mikehende replied to mikehende's topic in Amplifiers - General Discussionwell, that's a lot of technical knowledge, really appreciate you taking the time to explain all of this and I thank both you and Stephane for your help and advice!
mikehende replied to mikehende's topic in Amplifiers - General DiscussionThanks, can you explain the above please as I am not understanding what you mean by "refurbish the output stages at a regular intervals"?
mikehende replied to mikehende's topic in Amplifiers - General DiscussionThanks for the advice on the speakers, I am not concerned about them really as I use a general rule when playing music, if I hear any distortion or see the clipping lights going off I cut back on the volume, my main concern with this is running the amp with "mis-matched" ohms per channel, since you've confirmed that with my current speaker usage, both channels on the amp amps are running in 4 ohms mode [thanks again] then this is safe for the amp so far so good. Let me throw one more issue at you if you won't mind please? I am thinking of adding one single 15" sub to the sonic meaning I plug the 15" sub directly into the Sonic's connector so would this mean that amp channel which runs the sonic will be now running at 2ohms? If yes, then would it be ok [for the amp] to run speakers in mis-matched mode so as in this case 4 ohms on one side for the Peavey tops and 2 ohms on the other channel for the sonci and the 15" subs?
mikehende replied to mikehende's topic in Amplifiers - General DiscussionSafe for the amp? This is the Sonic Speaker: www.sonicspeaker.com/r218sub.htm and these are the biampable tops like what I have, as mentioned they are run full range with one speaker connected to the other then that goes back to the amp so I am guessing this is 4 ohms mode? If so, is the Sonic sub running at 8 or 4 ohms please? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Peavey-SP2-Pair-of-Vintage-150-Watt-Precision-Transducer-Speaker-Enclosure-/151130818700?pt=US_Pro_Audio_Speakers_Monitors&hash=item233019488c&nma=true&si=UgqNPsg7YBTWC9yFi5kbU2QHHlQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
mikehende posted a topic in Amplifiers - General DiscussionHey guys, I have a Crown MA 3600, I am using one channel to run a Double 18" Sonic Subwoofer and the other channel for my Peavey Tops which I run Parallel, first thing I'd like to confirm please is if both speakers are running this amp in 4 ohms mode as the sub's both 18" woofers are not run parallel [i think] since the wires from both woofers are connected to one connector?
mikehende started following Is it safe to run this amp with this speaker setup?
mikehende replied to mikehende's topic in Amplifier TroubleshootingProblem was that I still could not see the 2 'grey ribbons' in the way you had mentioned to disconnect them so I could not carry out your instructions but thanks for understanding.
mikehende replied to mikehende's topic in Amplifier TroubleshootingI looked at the amp yesterday, all fuses are ok and nothing looks or smells burnt but I don't think for safety reasons I should attempt to fix this as this involves a lot of stuff I have never encountered in all of my years as a pc tech so I think your original advice will be best here that my cousin take to a service center since we are dealing with a very high powered amp here. I am just very sorry you spent all that time giving me so much detailed instructions and explanation, please accept my apologies?
mikehende replied to mikehende's topic in Amplifier Troubleshootingok, can you confirm whether or not the output modules are what the arrows are pointing to in my 2nd image? http://img716.images...16/927/i18z.png They are like long rectangular boards stretching from top to bottom of the amp with heat sinks attached to them, one on the left side and the other on the right?
mikehende replied to mikehende's topic in Amplifier TroubleshootingOk, taking into consideration that I have not seen the amp yet and I am only making preparations to have a plan for when I visit the cuz on Saturday, please see this link here? http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1871/fqbs.png Trying to understand what you've written, please clarify, the no.1 are the 2 power transformers and the no.2 are the ouput modules so there are 4 pairs of them, 2 pairs on the left and 2 pairs on the right? Somehow I don't think I am correct so if those 4 pairs of black cyclindrical things are NOT the output modules but those are "capacitor banks"? If yes, then the output modules should be the flat rectangular long items which stratch from the top to bottom of the amp as shown in this image on top right and bottom left? http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/927/i18z.png
mikehende replied to mikehende's topic in Amplifier TroubleshootingHello, I am attaching a pic here of a 3600vz I found on the net, can you pinpoint exactly what are the "output modules" please? http://img600.images...0/6067/gb5o.jpg
mikehende replied to mikehende's topic in Amplifier TroubleshootingHello Alain, your advice to take this to service center is duly noted but since I am a pc tech, I am sure you know that the challenge to fix this has already gripped me as would any tech whether electronic or pc. In the pc world the precoess is more or less simple, you isolate the problem then swap the faulty part with a known working one so I am hoping I can attempt this in the same way, if it should turn out to be a circuit board issue then I would need an experienced tech to repiar the board, if it's any other part then maybe I can swing this myself, I will certainly give it a try, will get back here with my findings on Sunday, appreciate the info and advice!
mikehende posted a topic in Amplifier TroubleshootingHello guys, my cousin was rewiring his rig and he smelled something slightly burning and immediately turned off the power on his amp so he waited a while and he pressed the power button and now no power. He asked for my help, I am a pc tech but I've never tried to fix any amps before since I cannot read circuit boards, I told him I can open the amp to see what was burnt or try to troubleshoot but I would need some guidance from an experienced Electronics tech, can anyone here help in any way please? I haven't opened it yet, I wanted to inquire here for troubleshooting help first to see if this is something I can handle. I can go to him on Saturday and can perform any testing then. He was using it Stereo with the switch in the middle. He did not notice any smoke, he only smelled something more "heating up" than burning. He also mentioned that he tried to open the outer cover but when trying to turn one of the screws on the outside cover the screw would not turn and he did not want to round out the head so that's our first issue. In my experience with computers, any time a screw appears problematic I usually tap the screw this a small hammer to loosen it then attempt to unscrew it, would this same process apply here or would there be a better strategy? I am assuming that the screws on the amp were screwed in by machines which is why he cannot remove it easily? I found this from the manual on "No Power" "The amplifier's low-voltage power supply fuse has blown. Return amp to Crown or an authorized Crown Service Center for servicing." I am guessing once I can get the outer cover off I can see if the fuse has blown. Also, this from the manual for the 2400: All 120 VAC, 60 Hz units and all Macro-Tech 2400s have a separate fuse for the low-voltage power supply and cooling fan. All units have separate fuses or breakers for the high-voltage power supplies Does this apply to the 3600? If so, this suggests to me that for basically any problem it would be a matter of replacing a fuse? Help?


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I'd say best call would be the dawn patrol. high tide is around 9:40pm. So getting on it while the size is biggest and the tide is still coming in will prob. be the best bet.
These threads make me laugh. Folks nowadays want to know exactly what time they should good surfing. What ever happen to settling for what day might be good? You kids want everything handed to you on a silver platter. I know I'm starten to geez here, but I remember the day when you went to the beach and just hoped there was waves.
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POWERHOUSE sides Loyola Meralco and Kaya dispute top spot today when they collide in a crucial United Football League clash at the University of Makati field.
With the two sides tied with Global on top with 31 points with five games remaining, the 4 p.m. clash could potentially decide the title race.
The two teams also go into the match knowing that a draw could open the door for Global to gain control again.
Stallion looks to move closer to the Top 3 when it clashes against Pasargad in the first match at 2 p.m.
Boosted by the return of captain Ruben Doctora and midfielder Park Bo-bae, Stallion Giligan's is eyeing a better result against Pasargad this time, after it was held to a scoreless draw in their first round meeting.
The Sparks have gotten the better of Kaya in their last two meetings, but the 2011 UFL Cup semifinalists are determined to turn the tide in their latest duel.
Loyola rallied from three goals down to nip Kaya, 5-4, in the UFL Cup semifinals, before posting a 2-0 win in the first round.
The urgency is palpable with Kaya defender Anton del Rosario saying that he is treating the clash as a championship match, while teammates Jason Sabio and Jonahan Romero consider it as the biggest match of Kaya's season.
"It's do-or-die," said Romero,referring to the match that actually pits the league's best attack in Loyola and the best defense in Kaya.
The Sparks have scored league-high 48 goals, while Kaya has given up just 12 goals.
"Loyola is a talented side. I have a great deal of respect for them," said Sabio.
Kaya would have to deal with the attacking trio of Phil Younghusband, James Younghusband and Mark Hartmann, who have combined for 36 goals this season.
With 17 goals already under his belt, Phil Younghusband expressed confidence that the Sparks can pull through.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
White Chocolate Cupcakes
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OMG - I love cupcakes and white chocolate!! These look yummy - I should definitely bake more. Have a fabulous day! xo, ChristinaReplyDelete
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Faculty Service-Learning Resources
Engaged Scholarship
- Engaged Scholarship Toolkit, created by the The Research University Community Engagement Network (TRUCEN)
- Evaluation Criteria for the Scholarship of Engagement
Defining Service-Learning
- Campus Compact Presidents' statement of principles
- What are the characteristics of service-learning?
- History of Service-Learning in Higher Education
Brainstorming, Idea Sharing
- 101 Ideas for Combining Service and Learning (Trinity College)
- Specific Suggestions for SL Courses (Stanford University)
- Brainstorming, Idea Sharing (Appropedia)
- National service-learning clearinghouse - The Clearinghouse is the Nation's #1 library of service-learning resources
Integrating service-learning into course objectives
- Engaged Civic Learning Course Design Workbook
- Program Models (Best practices reviewed, Campus Compact)
- Sample Syllabi (Examples from over 50 disciplines - Campus Compact)
- Faculty toolkit for service-learning in higher education (good checklists and handouts, Servicelearning.org)
- CBR Curriculum (Developing and Sustaining Community Based Participatory Research Partnerships)
- SL Center: Organizational Structure (Trinity College)
- What to Include/Not Include in a syllabus for a service-learning course
Community Partners
- Community Organizations + Applicable SL Ideas (Princeton University)
- Questions to Ask Community Partner (see page 5, Community-Campus Partnerships for Health - CCPH)
- Post-Program Survey for Community Partners (CCPH)
- "Re-focusing the Benefits of Community Engaged Learning" (Grant MacEwan College)
Student orientation and reflection
- Types of reflective activities that can be used in service-learning (Campus Compact)
- Orientation to CLI (Faculty to Students) (Trinity College)
- Sample Reflection Survey (Stanford U.)
- A Naïve to a more sophisticated view of reflection (USC)
- Service-Learning Reflection Activities (Wartburg College)
Assessment/Evaluation of Service-Learning
- Rubric to assess service-learning reflection papers (pdf)
- The Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (pdf)
- Methods and strategies for student assessment (pdf)
- Methods and strategies for community partner assessment (pdf)
- Methods and strategies for faculty assessment and reflection (pdf)
- Methods and strategies for institutional assessment (pdf)
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Social Justice Resources
Global Service-Learning
Additional Reading
- Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning
- Examples from Campus Compact Intro to Service-Learning tool kit
Webinars and Podcasts
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- http://service-learning.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-information-for-action-journal-now.html
Publishing Outlets for Service-Learning and Community-Based Research
Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning
Trinity Hall
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E-mail: email@example.com
Things to know about service-learning at HWS Colleges
Visiting Leaders
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A Chameleon with a Complex: Searching for Transformation in International Service-Learning, Richard Kiely, H'86
Service-Learning Course Development Exercise, Dr. Edward Zlotkowski
Guidelines for Campus Community Partnerships in Service-Learning, Nadinne Cruz
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Students use K'Nex to display engineering skills
Pleasant Hills Middle School sixth-grader Bret Barkley has high hopes for his K'Nex design.
"They could use this design for a bridge one day," he said excitedly.
Bret was one of approximately 150 students in grades 4-8 from 28 school districts and two charter schools to take part in the K'Nex Challenge Monday morning hosted by Allegheny Intermediate Unit at its Homestead central office.
The children used K'Nex construction sets to build a device to move a ping pong ball across a flat surface.
"It's an engineering competition," said Amy Cribbs, exploration and academic events coordinator for the AIU. "They use science principles, math and a lot of creativity. They have to work in groups of four. They've been working on this in the classroom since October."
Students had two hours to build their structure and then presented it to the judges, who were representatives from Thermo Fisher Scientific, PPG and Vere Industries.
"K'Nex said this is the first time something like this has been done in the U.S.," Cribbs said.
In October, K'Nex education consultant Bob Jesberg taught a workshop for teachers on how to use K'Nex in the classroom. The teachers went back to the classroom to come up with an idea with their students, write a narrative on their process, and describe how students worked as a team to come up with it and created a blueprint.
"It's a wonderful opportunity for kids from multiple school districts to compete in a fun, creative educational activity," Jesberg said.
He said while he has seen college and grade school level groups build bridges, he'd never experienced anything to this extent.
"I can see a lot more than bridges," Jesberg said. "It's a full gamut of engineering and mechanical systems."
"We built a ramp for the ball to slide," Propel Homestead seventh-grader Cameron Woodbury said.
The students called their design Ramp of Resnick after Propel Homestead founder Jeremy Resnick.
"He represents our school," seventh-grader Essence Bowers explained.
In addition to Cameron and Essence, seventh-grader Micah Goodman and eighth-grader Emanule Cargile were the other Propel Homestead Discovery Aces gifted program students on the team with teacher Kelly Britcher.
"It's kind of complicated," Micah said. "It challenges you."
"The school districts really embraced it," Cribbs said.
"Many of them already use K'Nex in the classroom. It's such a great tool to have to work together as a team using engineering principles and having fun."
She said she came up with the concept because she has always loved K'Nex.
"K'Nex are made right here in Pennsylvania," Cribbs said.
"You get to express yourself," Pleasant Hills Middle School sixth-grader Adam Briggs said.
"It's K'Nex. You get to have fun with it. You can build almost anything. The possibilities are endless."
Janice Campbell, marketing operation manager from Thermo Fisher Scientific, was one of the judges.
She said they were looking to make sure just K'Nex pieces were being used, asking students if the blueprint helped them come up with the design, ensuring all students were working and evaluating their creativity.
Jill Jones, category manager for educational products for Thermo Fisher Scientific, said this is a great opportunity for students.
"(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a big focus for not only Pittsburgh students, but across the country," she said.
"This is an example of how to take the STEM concept and make it fun for students."
The STEM Education Coalition is part of an effort to keep the U.S. the economic and technological leader of the global marketplace of the 21st century.
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Dab of Darkness has teamed up with Over the Effing Rainbow to bring you Terry Pratchett goodness, with Lancre Blue cheese. Sounds awesome, right? This week, I am hosting, so make sure to leave your links in the comments so we can all hop around and visit.
This week covers Chapters 1-4. Spoilers lurk below, not even bothering to hide in cupboards or drain pipes.
1) Did anyone else read the Feegle Glossary in the Introduction? What Feegle words have you incorporated into your daily speech?
Bunty. I desperately want to call someone a bunty. Think I can get away with it at work? hehe… perhaps just the once. I've already used the phrase 'cack yer kecks' this week. My man was in a hurry, hurrying me along. Sigh, just so we can sit in the car and not be too early. 'Don't cack yer kecks! I'm coming. Chill.' That was kind of how it went. By the time we got home from being social, I was pished (this is also a word I want to use at work and see what my workers think). Though, there are plenty of scunners and even a few scuggans there so such language and joking around could lead to job termination.
2) Chapter 1 starts the story with a flashback. In it, Tiffany says, 'This I choose to do. If there is a price, I choose to pay it.' Pretty ominous, huh? How did you feel about the serious nature of this first chapter?
While this is probably my 3rd time reading this book, this opening chapter always throws me. I remember the first time I read this book and the tone was so serious for Pratchett, especially for an opening chapter. I checked the spine – this is Terry Pratchett, right? But by the end of the chapter I see what he is doing and felt that he was clever about it.
I could see right away that Tiffany was going to be dealing with some big stuff in this book. She has before in The Wee Free Men and A Hat Full of Sky, but from Chapter 1 it sounds like her decisions and actions may affect not just her, not just her family, not just her friends & neighbors, not just her village, but perhaps the whole Chalk. That's a lot for the shoulders of a 12 year old.
3) Ms. Treason is 113 years old, and odd. What aspect of her oddness was most endearing to you? Which the most disturbing?
She's a weaver, and this simple hobby gives her a little warm place in my heart. Being a weaver myself (check out Woven Hearth if you want to see pics), I like that Pratchett adds in these basic and practical hobbies to the story.
I figure most people will have a little shudder at this, but I have to say it is the borrowing of the eyes. I know it is practical, and that much of the time, er….sometimes, she even asks permission before she does borrow them, but it is just creepy. Still, if I get to be a 113 year old blind witch living in Discworld, I will probably do the same.
4) Miss Tick finds herself once again persecuted for being a witch, and is being held per the instructions of Witch Hunting for Dumb People (which she secretly wrote). What instructions or tidbits would you include in such a book, or in one entitled Feegle Hunting for Really Dumb People?
For Witch Hunting for Dumb People, I think I would also include instructions about providing the witch with light entertainment such as music or perhaps just an exciting adventure novel to keep her quiet and docile in her confines. As for Feegle Hunting for Really Dumb People – I could start with, 'Don't!' if I care about the humans involved. But for the vast majority, I think I would make it fun for the feegles. I would suggest that the hunters use the biggest mallets they can lay hands on, set snares with razor wire, perhaps even bring in an excellent knife thrower for a rousing chase through the woods. The feegles would love this! Of course, there might be a sizeable human body count when all is said and done, so such a book would have to be kept in the restricted section under lock and key.
5) After Tiffany wakes up after the Morris Dance, she stomps off into the snow to cool off & yells for the Wintersmith. What amused you about that scene?
Poor dear was embarrassed, so I can totally understand that she needed to step away to cool her blushes and gather her wits. It is both brave and foolish to think that she could simply confront the Wintersmith, an elemental, and have everything sorted out. I do think it is pretty cool that she has a permanent mark of the Chalk Horse on her hand now.
6) Boffo and little assumptions-fed ticking clocks. What do you think of Ms. Treason's little tricks?
The boffo and rumors are cheap, easy ways for her to maintain some authority and mystique. At her age, she needs this kind of convenience. I loved watching Tiffany discover these things and her slight shock. Listening to the villagers explain the clock was great!
7) We have been reintroduced to Roland, but this time we learn a little more about his family: his ill father and his controlling aunts. What do you think Roland will do about this problem?
Seems Roland's aunts are after someone's inheritance. Tsk, tsk (wags finger at them). Roland is off to a decent start with his barricaded door, his books, and his super secret exit so he can still send messages, run errands, pick up a ham sandwich to go, etc. I think he would have an easier time of solving this conundrum if he told Tiffany about it, but I respect him for wanting to handle it on his own.
Other Tidbits:
Rob Anybody – reading Tiffany's mail and diary. Awkward. I mean, he's an adult male, yes a Feegle, but still an adult male. Tiffany needs a place where she can draw hearts and unicorns and also write pretend hate mail to express herself.
Horace, the Lancre Blue cheese. I always, always forget Horace. Every single time I read this book, Horace sneaks out of his cupboard and smacks me upside the head. Every kid needs a pet of some sort. Poor Tiffany gets Feegles and Horace.
Roland has a key book too, on how to survive sieges. Naughty aunties! Clever Roland!
The chat between the Feegles and Miss Treason was great. So practical and funny.
Granny Weatherwax now has a white kitten. Too cute. It was very thoughtful of Tiffany, especially the way she mentioned Mrs. Earwig's black cats.
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The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Hayes, who is rated as an offensive tackle but was recruited to play defensive end for the Irish, spent enough time speaking with Irish defensive coordinator Bob Diaco and researching the school he was ready to make a choice.
So Wednesday he let the Irish staff he was ready to commit.
"I called coach Diaco and coach (Brian) Kelly," Hayes said. "They were excited and screaming. The whole staff went nuts. It was amazing. I'm definitely trying to win a national championship when I'm there."
Hayes will get his first look at the campus when the Irish close out the home portion of their schedule Nov. 17 against Wake Forest. He has an expectation about visiting the campus.
"(It's a) traditional place, great fan base, a place where people respect my ideas," he said. "I'm thinking it will be a great atmosphere and a great place I can focus at, which I know it is."
He also knows the reputation of Notre Dame off the field.
"It's a great academic school and you can't beat something like that," Hayes said. "Once that's on your plate, you want to make sure you take advantage of the opportunity. I wanted to end it so it wouldn't get in the way."
The athletic Hayes was offered by a number of schools to play offensive tackle, but the Irish like him at the edge of the defensive line in their 3-4 defense, and he wanted to play on that side of the ball.
"I think I ft into the defense because I can hold two guys, especially if they double team, so it gives me a great experience," Hayes said. "I feel I'm a great defensive player and offensive player, but I feel I can benefit them better on the defensive side."
Hayes spoke about his commitment while traveling home from school, but he didn't have any elaborate plans to celebrate his decision.
"I have to do homework," Hayes said. "I am staying on my grind. I'm going to work and talk to my friends on the phone. That's all I have to do. My accomplishment is their accomplishment."


text: May 12, 2009 - Clinical Resuscitation Products Showcased at Heart Rhythm 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: Diane EganZOLL Medical Corporation+1 (978) email@example.com LIFEVEST WEARABLE DEFIBRILLATOR, AutoPulse in the Cath Lab, AND R SERIES CODE-READY DEFIBRILLATORs to be ShowcaseD BY ZOLL at HEART RHYTHM '09 May 12, 2009—CHELMSFORD, Mass.—ZOLL Medical Corporation (Nasdaq GS: ZOLL), a manufacturer of resuscitation devices and related software solutions, today announced that it will display its range of clinical resuscitation products—including the LifeVest® Wearable Defibrillator, the AutoPulse® Non-invasive Cardiac Support Pump, and R Series® Code-Ready® defibrillators—in Booth #1261 at the Heart Rhythm 2009 Conference May 14-16 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. LifeVest The LifeVest wearable defibrillator is worn by patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), allowing their physician time to assess their long-term arrhythmic risk and make appropriate plans, including potentially the decision to implant a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). At just 1.8 pounds, the LifeVest allows patients to easily return to their activities of daily living, while having the peace of mind that they are protected from SCA. The LifeVest is specifically approved by Medicare and other insurers for patients following a heart attack, before or after bypass surgery or stent placement, as well as for those with cardiomyopathy or congestive heart failure that places them at particular risk for cardiac arrest. It may also be prescribed for patients whose comorbidities, including infections caused by placement of an ICD, prevent them from undergoing implant surgery for an ICD. The LifeVest features a unique, non-invasive technology that continuously monitors the patient's heart. If a life-threatening heart rhythm is detected, the device releases a conductive gel onto the therapy electrodes to protect the skin, and then delivers a shock to restore normal heart rhythm. No bystander intervention is required. The entire event, from detecting a life-threatening arrhythmia to automatically delivering a defibrillation shock, usually occurs in less than a minute. To date, the LifeVest has been prescribed for over 14,000 patients, and more than 200 patient lives have been saved wearing the LifeVest. AutoPulse The AutoPulse® Non-invasive Cardiac Support Pump is an automated, portable device with an easy-to-use, load-distributing LifeBand® that squeezes the entire chest, improving blood flow to the heart and brain during sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The AutoPulse may offer a significant advantage over manual CPR, moving blood more consistently than human providers. The device delivers high-quality, uninterrupted chest compressions to maintain myocardial and cerebral perfusion. Additionally, it offers the benefit of freeing up clinicians to focus on other life-saving interventions. While freeing clinicians in the catheterization lab to perform procedures with optimal vascular access and minimal visual compromises, using the AutoPulse means no compromises between PCI and other actions. This exclusive technology offers the additional benefit of safeguarding staff from X-ray exposure as well as maintaining the integrity of a sterile working environment. Over 4,000 AutoPulse devices are in use in hospital and emergency service organizations worldwide. R Series Also on display will be ZOLL's new R Series BLS and R Series Plus defibrillators, which are designed to extend simple, smart and ready defibrillation to every hospital department with advanced, cost-effective solutions for resuscitation. The R Series BLS is a simple, easy-to-use AED that becomes a full-featured, advanced life support device for critical care at the touch of a button. The R Series Plus, which also has both AED and ALS capabilities at the touch of a button, also has networking capabilities and See-Thru CPR®. Like all other ZOLL defibrillators, these models provide the Real CPR Help® feature. The original R Series ALS, launched in November 2006, and these two new models, use the same uniform operating system common to all ZOLL defibrillators. The cables, paddles, batteries, handles, and electrodes are also common to ensure clinicians won't encounter a mismatch in a time of crisis. In addition, all R Series models can use wireless networking to ensure code-readiness. Based on standard WiFi technology, the R Series automatically sends a status of its state of readiness at a programmed time. Early notification maximizes patient safety by giving the staff confidence that the device is ready before it is needed at a code. About ZOLL Medical Corporation ZOLL Medical Corporation is committed to developing technologies that help advance the practice of resuscitation. With products for pacing, defibrillation, circulation, temperature management, and fluid resuscitation, ZOLL provides a comprehensive set of technologies, including Real CPR Help® and See-Thru CPR®, which help clinicians, EMS professionals, and lay rescuers resuscitate sudden cardiac arrest or trauma victims. ZOLL also designs and markets software that automates the documentation and management of both clinical and non-clinical information. ZOLL markets and sells its products in more than 140 countries. The Company has direct operations, distributor networks, and business partners throughout the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and Australia. During 2008 ZOLL marked the 25th anniversary of the company's resuscitation product development. For more information, visit www.zoll.com. Copyright © 2009 ZOLL Medical Corporation. All rights reserved. 269 Mill Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4105. ZOLL, AutoPulse, Code-Ready, LifeBand, LifeVest, R Series, Real CPR Help, and See-Thru CPR are registered trademarks of ZOLL Medical Corporation. All product names are the property of their respective owners.


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Gaikai's new-fangled streaming technology means gamers can play console-quality games without downloading a thing.
The two new trials are the latest to become available on Eurogamer's new Gaikai in-browser streaming page.
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Bolder, who was a member of David Bowie's backing band Spiders from Mars, dies because of pancreatic cancer.
Trevor Bolder, one of the founding members of Spiders from Mars which played with David Bowie in some albums, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Bolder, who was also a member of British rock band Uriah Heep, was 62.
Uriah Heep confirmed the death of the bassist on its official site. "It is with great sadness that Uriah Heep announce the passing of our friend the amazing Trevor Bolder, who has passed away after his long fight with cancer. Trevor was an all-time great, one of the outstanding musicians of his generation, and one of the finest and most influential bass players that Britain ever produced," the statement read.
"Trevor was a world class bass player, singer and songwriter, and more importantly a world class friend. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and rock fans all over the world. We are all numb to the core," the band's guitarist Mick Box said.
Bowie also made a statement on his official site in regards to his former musical partner's passing. "Trevor was a wonderful musician and a major inspiration for whichever band he was working with. But he was foremostly a tremendous guy, a great man," he said.
Black Sabbath's bassist Geezer Butler mourned Bolder's passing on Twitter, "RIP to Trevor Bolder of Uriah Heep." Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy wrote, "RIP Trevor Bolder - bass player from Bowie's Spiders From Mars (Ziggy Stardust is my #5 album of all-time) Man, too many rock deaths... : (."
Bolder joined Spiders from Mars in 1971. He contributed to the band's hit albums "Hunky Dory", "Aladdin Sane" and "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust". He later joined Uriah Heep in 1976. He and the band kept playing until his deteriorated condition forced him to take a break a few months ago.
Earlier this year, Bolder told Classic Rock Magazine about his health, "I had pancreas cancer so I had to have that removed. Not the entire pancreas - but still, it was bad news. They've cut out the bad bit. I've had a bit of chemo, got to have that, which I'm doing now, in case there's anything hanging about."


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(CNN) -- The former police officer accused of shooting an unarmed man at a northern California commuter train station was arrested Tuesday in Nevada, authorities said
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(CNN) -- The former police officer accused of shooting an unarmed man at a northern California commuter train station was arrested Tuesday in Nevada, authorities said
Former Bay Area Rapid Transit officer Johannes Mehserle was arrested on a fugitive warrant charging homicide.
Mehserle is accused of the shooting of Oscar Grant III at an Oakland, California, station on New Year's Day. The incident was captured on video by several witnesses and spurred violent protests in the northern California city.
Mehserle, 27, was taken into custody in Douglas County, Nevada at about 7 p.m. (10 p.m. ET), Sgt. Dan Coverly of Douglas County Sheriff's Office told CNN affiliate KGO-TV in San Francisco.
Mehserle resigned from his job as a BART police officer days after the shooting. The transit agency's police force and Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orloff are investigating the incident.
Grant, a 22-year-old father, was killed on New Year's Day in a crowded BART train station. Police had been called to the Fruitvale station after passengers complained about fights on a train and took Grant and several other people off the train once they arrived.
Videos from witnesses show Mehserle shooting Grant in the back as another BART officer kneeled on the man. The shooting spawned public outrage and a string of protests that led to more than a hundred riot-related arrests.
Police have not said whether Grant had been involved in the fight.
Referring to Mehserle's arrest, BART said, "This comes after the BART Police Department conducted a thorough investigation that involved nine detectives, which BART Police turned over to District Attorney Thomas Orloff on Monday, Jan. 12."
Leads led investigators to Mehserle in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. Contacted through his attorney, Mehserle surrendered. He was taken into custody at 6:20 p.m. PT without incident.
Jail staff report that Mehserle has cooperated and is in a segregated area and on a precautionary health and welfare watch.
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Final Fantasy series shines a different light with the release of its newest title-Final Fantasy XV. This newest addition to the most acclaimed series took a different course by putting emphasis on examining characters' humanity rather than the fictional theme its predecessors had, giving it a dark tone of reality and a unique appeal of its own. Brilliant gameplay innovations, ever improving stunning graphical animations and a gripping storyline is the formula that kept the series' name resounding over the years.
A Gripping Story:
Follow Noctis Lucis Caelum, the Prince of a mafia-like family who has a special ability brought about by an accident that enables him to see a person death. As well, Noctis is the ruler of the city-like country which is the only technologically advanced location at that time. A cold war has built up over the years as nations try to take possession of the crystals of which the last one is under Noctic's possession. Time passes, and as this cold war nears its end, the nation Niflheimattacks Noctic's land in wanting to take possession of the last crystal. With this imposed danger, Noctic and his friends must exhaust all their abilities and special powers in hopes of ending this impending catastrophe that threatens not only his land but all of the other nations as well.
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Final Fantasy XV brilliantly blends new concepts along with the signature combat system Final Fantasy titles have been known for. Players can now experience seamless battle that has no transition load times. Battle pace and actions that are familiar to previous titles are also mixed with new mechanics. Enjoy different kinds of characters with unique abilities and weaponries that have customization elements.
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Discover a huge world map that is like the 2D Final Fantasy games viewed in high definition third person perspective. Experience a seamless and immersive game world while traversing almost every area the eye reaches.
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First off, SQUARE marketed FF XV as an FF everyone could hop in, be they FF fans new and old, Kingdom Hearts fans or just regular fans of such games. On that note, FF XV delivers just that.
It's good that the team has moved back to the open world concept but the maps are seriously too large and quite tiring to explore. Certain concepts are also not as intuitive as they should be.
As for the combat system old-style FF fans will require some getting used to while KH fans would be familiar with it. The sheer amount of flexibility is just wonderful.
I'm more a "technical" and a "gameplay" person and I personally don't care too much about graphics so long as the game is good but I'd bet that many would be satisfied or impressed with the graphics. While things like the interactions between the characters (like the admonishment you receive when you bump into one of your firends) is certainly entertaining they also get in the way of continual gameplay.
Play this for the storyline. It's wonderful.
Day One Edition give you free look cool Katana. its support ps4 pro now (not completely) graphic and upscale is much better than before.. for the price, buy it before sold out no worry for the price since its give a gift in game too..
A very good game with a well made open world and clever combat mechaniks that will keep you entertained for over 50 hours
This game is one of the reasons I originally bought a PS3. Now that it's finally here on PS4 I have to say, It's a great game so far. It sounds great and feels great. The graphics are good, not perfect (I've seen a bug with the water near the beach). Plus the fact there's already an 11Gb update awaiting you when you first activate this game shows SE still wasn't ready for a release.
Can't say anything about the story yet. But it is fun to play.
Well presented game.
Fun combat system, many quests to accomplish, beautiful soundtrack, sophisticated storyline , and addictive J-RPG gameplay!
Everything you wanted in a FF game is definitely in!
Good job, Square-Enix!
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Jupiter's Synchrotron Emission Induced by the Collision of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
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From July 13 to August 21, 1994, we observed Jupiter at 1420 MHz using one of the 30-m single dishes of the Instituto Argentino de Radioastronomía. After the impact of fragment G, we detected a rapid increase of the 21cm-continuum flux, which reached the maximum (≈ 20% of Jupiter's flux) at the end of the impact period. The nature of this radiation is clearly synchrotron. We interpret it in terms of a new population of relativistic electrons (≈ 2 × 1029) injected into the Jovian magnetosphere as a consequence of the impact explosions. The proposed mechanism is that the relativistic plasma was blown as magnetic clouds that flowed along the magnetic lines of force towards the jovimagnetic equator. We constructed a model in which the energies of the fresh electrons, generated within the magnetized clouds with a power law energy spectrum, were highly degraded by the comet dust grains attached to the magnetized plasma. The model can account for the spectral shape based on observations at several frequencies (de Pater et al., 1995, Science 268, 1879; Venturi et al., 1996, Astron. Astrophys. 316, 243). The energy released by the explosions under the form of relativistic electrons is of ≈ 2 × 1025 erg, which represents a fraction of about 1–3 per cent of the explosion energy. The efficiency in converting the explosion energy into the relativistic electron energy is, therefore, of the same order of magnitude as that of supernova explosions. An alternative model is considered. This gives figures for the total energy and number of relativistic electrons that are similar to the corresponding ones of the favoured model. Finally, we suggest that the behavior of the flux decay in the various observed frequencies is the result of the diffusion of electrons into the loss-cone due to the resonant scattering of the electrons by Alfven waves.
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BLACKBURN Hawks star Adam Brittle admits he was too young to fully appreciate the achievements of his early ice hockey career, but he is relishing the prospect of going for play-off glory with brother Daniel this weekend.
Last year's play-off winners Hawks make their defence of the trophy when they face Billingham Stars in the Moralee Conference semi finals in Dumfries tonight, as they bid to progress to tomorrow's final.
Hawks beat Billingham in last season's final to win the first trophy of their 23-year history, when netminder Daniel Brittle was man of the match in the crucial second leg in the north east.
This year younger brother Adam is determined to taste the same success this weekend, after joining from MK Lightning at the start of the season.
He won the English Premier League – the second tier of his ice hockey in the country – with MK Lightning in 2010 and also represented Great Britain up to under 20s level.
"I played for Great Britain from under 14s right through the age groups to under 20s," said Adam, who is an accountant by trade.
"We went to Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania and France, and played in the World Championships in Sheffield.
"I probably didn't really appreciate it at the time, but I look back now and realise how great it was.
"And I won the EPL in my first season at Milton Keynes, but at the time you're doing it you don't really realise what a great achievement that was either.
"I was thinking about how much further I could go in hockey and also I had one eye on my career outside hockey so it was sort of second best.
"But it would be great to win something here with my brother."
Adam, 28, and Daniel, 26, are part of a big ice hockey family.
Younger brother Luke, 20, plays for Chelmsford Chieftains, while older brother Stuart, 31, played for Sheffield Spartans against Hawks in the Moralee Conference this season. Sheffield finished sixth to miss out on the play-offs.
Adam started playing ice hockey at just three years old, after his parents were regular spectators at local club Telford Tigers.
But he admits playing alongside his brother this season has not all been plain sailing.
"It is good at times!" he laughed.
"In the matches he is great, but on the occasions he makes a mistake you don't know where to look!
"And he's not the best trainer, I think most people will tell you that! It's not great when you only have two keepers and you need both of them in training!
"My mum and dad are coming up to watch the play-offs, it's a five-hour journey to Scotland but they don't mind that to come and hopefully see us win."
The play-off format has been changed in the Moralee Conference this year. Last year Hawks played two-legged ties, home and away, in the semi finals and final.
This time both the semi final and final are one-off matches, all played over one weekend at the home of Solway Sharks.
"A lot of the other lads haven't played in this play-off format before but I have," said Brittle, who has also played for Wightlink Raiders, Swindon Wildcats and Belfast Giants during his career.
"The EPL have had this format and I played for Milton Keynes in the play-offs at Coventry last year.
"Unfortunately we lost in the semi finals then, but the year before we reached the final.
"I'll just try to pass a few things on to Jared to pass on to the lads. It's about not getting nervous and staying calm.
"But it's like a festival weekend with the fans from the different clubs.
"Ice hockey is not like football with so many people watching it, so it's great when you play in front of a big crowd.
"Solway is quite a small rink so it should be a great atmosphere."
Hawks have the likes of Canadian import Jon Adams and Latvian Ivo Dimitrijevs on their books, but Brittle knows they could still find it tougher to win the play-offs this year than they did in 2013.
"I think it will be more difficult this time," he said.
"They always say it's more difficult to defend a title than to win it the first time.
"Last year Blackburn were underdogs, whereas this year people will be looking at us and they certainly won't be taking us lightly.
"But we've got a good record against Billingham this year and I think there's no reason not to be confident."
Brittle remains based in his home town of Telford, together with his brother and Hawks player-coach Jared Owen.
He has thoroughly enjoyed his first season at Blackburn, where he has been one of Hawks' star players.
"It's better for my work life to play for Blackburn," he said.
"I got a graduate job back in Telford and two years ago I was travelling down to Milton Keynes with another player from Telford. But last year I was travelling on my own.
"This year I'm travelling up to Blackburn with Jared and Daniel and it's good. I have really enjoyed this season.
"I think I've scored over 30 goals, I'm not sure exactly how many.
"I didn't really know what to expect when I came here but the standard is somewhat higher than I expected.
"Players have other jobs but they could play at a higher level if they were full time.
"We had a bit of a slow start to the season, we won our first four games but then we were a bit up and down until just before Christmas when we went on a really good urn.
"I think because we had a few new players it took a while to settle, Jon Adams came in, and it was the same for myself.
"My role here is a lot different, I was a bit part player last year but here I'm a bigger part of things and that did take some time to adapt to.
"But that's what you want as a player and that's why I've enjoyed it so much."


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Aspen City Council clamped down on downtown building heights and restricted the proliferation of penthouses this year, but without a supermajority in favor of the change, the effort led to a historic deluge of development proposals that came forward before the new rules took effect.
2012 opened with Mayor Mick Ireland putting in writing a proposal to limit buildings to 28 feet, down from 42, unless their upper floors were filled with something other than high-end condos that are rarely lived in year-round. Ireland has identified the penthouses as a drag on Aspen's downtown since they can drive out lower-end uses like affordable restaurants and bars, but the extremely valuable real estate also can finance needed redevelopment of aging buildings.
In late February, Councilman Torre introduced an emergency ordinance that would cap building heights at 32 feet and ban free market condos, which would've taken effect immediately if passed. While the idea was supported by a majority of three council members, for an emergency ordinance to pass it needs four votes out of five. Councilmen Derek Johnson and Adam Frisch were holdouts, so the initiative failed. Torre, Skadron and mayor Ireland pressed on, and passed the new zoning rules capping heights at 28 feet the traditional way — where only a majority is needed — on April 2. But with a 30-day lapse before the ordinance actually took effect, downtown property owners had until May 2 to submit proposals under the old rules.
The development community responded. Eight applications — six of which clearly would not be allowed under the new rules — were submitted before the deadline, seeking to take existing one or two story buildings up to three, either through total redevelopment or expansion. Those projects are all now going through or have gone through what could be called an awkward review process.
Council spent the rest of the year in discussions about under what circumstances if any new projects could be allowed to go to three stories. A return to a three-story limit has been proposed for hotels situated on the north side of the street — so as not to cast a shadow like they would on the south side of the street — but nothing has been approved yet.


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Justin Bieber Hits Someone With A Car?
A year ago, Justin Bieber was cruising with Lil Twist and as they left the Laugh Factory. When Justin drove down Sunset Strip he allegedly struck a pedestrian as he crossed the street. The victim is suing now for physical damage and for the medical bills that were racked up after countless visits.
Dang, this does not look good for Bieber.
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Best-selling author of more than 50 books, Lawrence Block is a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master and winner of many Shamus Awards. He is widely praised for his popular Bernie Rhodenbarr mystery series. In Ariel, he has created a dark tale laced with terror.
Twelve-year-old Ariel is a strange, solitary girl. Recently, Ariel and her mother have seen a ghostly figure in their house. As a result, they are both having dreams that are becoming stranger, yet more and more real. What is the link between this frightening manifestation and the house? Lawrence Block carefully blurs the boundaries between fear and obsession as he steadily increases the suspense. As Ariel's family moves toward tragedy, so does the reader's certainty that a terrible force is at work.
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