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Nutrition & Hydration
Strategies for managing status of residents in long-term care.
By Julia W. Aucoin, DNS, RN,BC
This offering expires in 2 years: August 16, 2006
The goal of this CE offering is to provide nurses with information about nutrition and hydration of residents in long-term care they can apply to practice. After reading this article, you should be able to:
1. Describe the underlying problems that contribute to undernutrition and dehydration.
2. Discuss treatment plans that have proved to be successful.
3. Monitor outcomes to measure success.
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Eating when you are hungry and drinking when you are thirsty are both instinctive and learned behaviors. As infants, crying gets us liquid nutrition. As children, irritability gets us fed. As able-bodied adults, nutrition and hydration often revolve around social norms, but also are a response to recognizing bodily needs.
However, when the older adult enters a long-term care facility, the power to control mealtime, meal choice and even manage thirst is to a great degree given over to healthcare providers. Thus, nursing staff must take seriously the responsibility to help residents maintain their nutritional and hydration status.
Nursing staff are directed to consult dietitians, plan nursing care and provide support and guidance for nursing assistants so that nutrition and hydration needs are managed. This article examines the underlying problems that contribute to undernutrition and dehydration, presents treatment plans that have proved to be successful and presents strategies for measuring this success in long-term care.
Underlying Problems
All adults are at risk for undernutrition and dehydration; however, the situation of residents of long-term care facilities is more complex due to the effects of chronic illness, changes associated with aging and medication usage. The Institute of Medicine has estimated that 87 percent of Medicare beneficiaries over age 65 have diabetes, hypertension and/or dyslipidemia. Other individuals have heart failure, chronic renal insufficiency or undernutrition.1
Malnutrition includes both inadequate nutrition (lack of adequate calories, protein and vitamins) and excessive intake of nutrients (elevated cholesterol or obesity).1 While excessive intake is possible due to decreased activity and a concern over residents not eating at least 75 percent of portions served, undernutrition is often a greater concern in long-term care. This can be defined as:
• weight-height ratio <90 percent of normal;
• .mid-arm muscle circumference <90
percent of normal;
• albumin <3.5 g/dL; or
• transferrin <200 mg/dL.
With aging, there is a 70 percent decrease in the number of taste buds and a 30 percent loss of muscle mass. Meanwhile, body fat increases, creating a less dense body. This results in a need to increase intake of protein, calcium and vitamin D. The body becomes less thirsty and a dry mouth becomes a common and therefore not uncomfortable feeling.
Hydration Status
Hydration status is best described as the sum of the intracellular and extracellular compartments, which equals total body water. In the average adult male, this is approximately 42 L or 55-60 percent of total body weight. With aging, total body water decreases by approximately 6 percent in men and 8 percent in women. This normal reduction of total body water represents 9 pounds less water (in a 150-pound male) and places the older adult at much greater risk for water deficits.2 The kidneys can lose as much as 50 percent of the millions of nephrons due to aging and wear and tear from pharmacokinetics and injury, reducing the body's ability to maintain hydration homeostasis.
Hypovolemia or isotonic dehydration usually is caused by hemorrhage, GI losses or third spacing, and is manifested as acute weight loss. Clinical characteristics are somnolence and confusion. Hypertonic dehydration results from a defect in urinary concentrating ability and insufficient administration of free water. It can result from diabetes insipidus, hyperglycemia, hyperosmolar tube feedings or severe diarrhea. Other causes include undernutrition and lack of fluid intake.
Causes of Dehydration, Appetite Decrease
Medications such as anticholinergics and psychotropics can cause dry mouth, and diuretics given without adequate fluid can dehydrate. Other medications such as digoxin and fluoxetine can decrease the appetite. Diets low in sodium to control blood pressure can seem tasteless and also decrease appetite. Cognitive changes with dementia or Alzheimer's can lend to lack of interest in meal times or lack of recognition of favorite foods. Anorexia also can be caused by bereavement, confusion, depression or simply by dry mouth, which decreases the ability to taste.
Additionally, many older adults suffer from poor dentition or ill-fitting dentures, current or previous bad oral hygiene, and an inability to feed themselves. Finally, the slower emptying of the stomach and changes in digestive enzymes can trigger a feeling of satiety before the plate has been emptied.
Treatment Plan
Residents of long-term care facilities should be evaluated by a dietitian to determine whether potentially reversible causes of undernutrition can be addressed. Areas to be assessed include:
• food security (is the resident's food really being served and offered?);
• food-related functional status;
• appetite and dietary intake;
• swallowing ability;
• medications that decrease appetite;
• cognitive impairment; and
• disease-related dietary restrictions.
The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing offers two assessment tools in its "Try This: Best Practices in Care for Older Adults Series." The Nutrition and Hydration Assessment and the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index can both serve as guides for baseline measures and monitoring of residents.3
Knowledge of modifications made to the food pyramid for older adults is equally important to success with this population. This narrower pyramid includes such modifications as no potatoes but an emphasis on whole grains and fiber. Another notable modification is eating bright-colored vegetables (green leafy) and deep-colored fruits (berries). Plenty of low- and nonfat dairy products, along with calcium, vitamin D, and B12 supplements, are recommended. This pyramid can be seen at http://www.nutrition.tufts.edu/magazine/1999fall/pyramid.html.4
At the base of the food pyramid for older adults sit eight or more servings of water/liquids daily; these include soups and juices.
Many long-term care facilities have successfully implemented hydration rounds, a scheduled opportunity for volunteers or dietary aides to offer liquids to each resident. These hydration rounds, made between meals and exclusive of medication administration, provide at least two 8 oz. servings of liquids, often something tart or tangy like lemonade or cranapple juice. The key to successful hydration rounds is to offer the liquid and assist the resident with drinking, or remain with the resident to encourage finishing the entire cup.
Medication passes in many facilities are now accompanied by 8 oz. cups of water or juice, not only encouraging increased fluid intake the 2-4 times a day residents take medications, but also helping to ensure the medications are properly dissolved for absorption.
A study conducted in a Midwestern long-term care facility found the use of a beverage cart increased fluid in each body compartment, decreased the need for laxatives, increased the number of bowel movements and decreased the number of falls among the hydrated residents.5
Assisting with feeding of a resident requires attention to the personal habits of the individual. Pacing is important to maintain interest in the meal. Varying each spoonful can offer a range of nutrients, prevent monotony and stimulate eating with various textures. Conversation and other distractions are important to maintain the social nature of meal time.
It is important to consider acceptable table manners for the older adult. The person assisting with feeding should be focused on the resident being fed, avoiding side conversations. If feeding two residents, then it should seem more like a family event. A napkin should be used for wiping drips, rather than the edge of the bib or towel. The environment should be pleasant with appropriate table settings to make the meal seem like a more enjoyable experience. Flower arrangements nearby can create a more formal mealtime environment. While the television may be turned off, watching an aquarium can promote stimulation. Bringing as many residents to the common dining area as possible also can encourage eating since it becomes a group activity. If any resident refuses even as few as three meals, a dietitian should be consulted for immediate attention to prevent malnutrition.
Any resident who experiences difficulty in swallowing should have an evaluation, first by a dietitian and then by a speech therapist. Swallowing studies can be conducted at the bedside before further diagnostic studies such as barium swallows are considered.
Use of thickened liquids, with honey or nectar consistency, has been found to be quite effective in improving swallowing. Thickening agents also can be added to liquids such as coffee, making these favorites enjoyable. The nurse should watch for pocketing of chewed foods as a clue to swallowing difficulties.
Many supplements are now available as high-calorie, high-protein snacks, often providing as much as 240 kcals in 4-8 oz. These are not intended to be substitutes for meals, yet they can be a primary source of nutrition. The intent is for these supplements to be eaten between meals to help maintain nutritional status; however, it may take encouragement from nursing personnel for these to be consumed.
Lifelong eating habits, developed from tradition, ethnicity, religion and geographic location, influence the intake of older adults. Residents who have skipped breakfast all their lives are not likely to begin eating breakfast now, just because the facility insists. (Think about your current eating patterns and how those would be supported if you relied on a facility for your meal preparation and distribution.)
Residents may not be hungry for lunch, which can be served in less than 4 hours after breakfast. Three large meals a day may be refused, but one nutritious breakfast followed by two to four snacks may be just right.
Monitoring Strategies
Skin turgor is not always a reliable indicator of hydration status because the skin loses elasticity during aging. However, checking skin turgor at the inner thigh may be helpful, provided the nurse is familiar with the turgor of that particular patient. Dry mucous membranes also are a good indicator of hydration status.
Monitoring urine color is one strategy for checking hydration status. When using a bedpan or other urine collection device, the color and odor of the urine can be detected. A study done by the VA system demonstrated that the color chart correlates well with urine specific gravity and osmolality, and is a low-cost way to monitor dehydration.6 Another study showed lower urine leukocyte counts and higher extracellular fluid volume are associated with providing adequate fluid to residents.7 Maintaining a regular bowel pattern also is an indicator of hydration status. Intake of water and fiber play equally important roles in preventing constipation.
Since intake and output charts tend to be unreliable, monitoring weight weekly is easier using bed and chair scales. While intake of 3,500 kcal yields approximately 1 lb., more importantly, 500 mL of fluid is about 1 lb. Thus a weight loss of 3 lbs. in one week could be attributable to a fluid deficit of 1,500 mL rather than a decrease in food intake of 10,500 kcal. Weekly weights should be recorded using the same scale at the same time of day, and this may require working with other staff to be sure consistency is maintained.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services require a Minimum Data Set (MDS) on all long-term care residents. This periodic nursing assessment examines a number of areas. One component is documentation that the resident ingests at least 75 percent of the food provided. Failure to achieve this standard triggers the assessment protocol for malnutrition in the resident. Other triggers include complaints about the taste of many foods, regular or repeated complaints of hunger, and leaving 25 percent or more of the food uneaten at most meals.
A notation should be made following every meal for every resident indicating what percent of the food provided was eaten. Monitoring the patient's weight and adjusting portion size then become critical to ensuring the resident is ingesting sufficient food. Adjusting food portions to the dietary needs of the resident is a better approach than continuing to over-feed the resident to avoid the trigger of leaving too much food on the plate.
Even with appropriate attention to nutrition and hydration, the body will eventually lose its need for food and water. Whereas we once thought it was painful for a patient to starve to death, we now know metabolism changes and the desire and need for food fades.
Terminal dehydration is not painful either, except possibly for the dry mouth that can be managed with attentive oral hygiene. Families and healthcare providers should discuss how to manage these scenarios specifically. Placing a feeding tube at this juncture may prove to be more problematic than helpful.8
Attention to nutrition and hydration needs of older adults is important for long-term care providers, hospital counterparts and family members. Consult with the dietitian and the treatment team to develop the most effective plan to support optimum nutrition and hydration. It is our responsibility to give as much attention to residents' nutrition and hydration as we give to our own physiologic needs.
1. Committee on Nutrition Services for Medicare Beneficiaries, Institute of Medicine. (2000). The role of nutrition in maintaining health in the nation's elderly. Washington DC: The National Academy Press.
2. Suhayda, R., & Walton, J.C. (2002). Preventing and managing dehydration. Medsurg Nursing, 11(6), 267-272.
3. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. (2004). Try this series. Retrieved Feb. 24, 2004 from the World Wide Web: http://www.hartfordign.org/resources/education/tryThis.html
4. Amersbach, G. (1999). More water, more fiber, fewer calories: Reinventing the food pyramid for older adults. Retrieved Feb. 24, 2004 from the World Wide Web: http://www.nutrition.tufts.edu/magazine/1999fall/pyramid.html
5. Robinson, S.B., & Rosher, R.B. (2002). Can a beverage cart help improve hydration? Geriatric Nursing, 23(4), 208-211.
6. Wakefield, B., et al. (2002). Monitoring hydration status in elderly veterans. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 24(2), 132-142.
7. Culp, K., Mentes, J., & Wakefield, B. (2003) Hydration and acute confusion in long-term care residents. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 25(3), 251-273.
8. Miller, E. (2004). Nutrition. In J. Panke & P. Coyne (Eds.), Conversations in palliative care. Pensacola, FL: Pohl Publishing.
Julia W. Aucoin is assistant professor in nursing at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a professional nursing development consultant.
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Why Peer Product Reviews Can Make The Difference
Information defines the new millennium, and yet, it's still a chore to find what we need, when we need it. There are as many comparison shopping websites as there are Gmail addresses, and searching for flights, new restaurants, or services, is a job in itself.
Fortunately, Web 3.0 technologies are being designed to make information retrieval more customized and simplified. Tim O'Reilly, a technology writer with a special interest in Web 3.0, says that the goal of the next Internet decade is to: "tailor online searching and requests specifically to users' preferences and needs."
In the meantime, one tried-and-true way of getting the information you need to make buying decisions is as old as the commodity market itself ask for suggestions.
The second annual Residential Systems Peer Product Review Guide was designed to do exactly that. It is a digest by installers, for installers; it shares their personal experiences, first-hand user accounts, and thoughts on how to make custom products even better. You will find no PR puffery or crafty sales pitches in these reviews just honest reflections by dealers who work with these products every day.
And these choices matter. Custom technologies become part of your clients' homes enhancing their lifestyles in myriad ways so it's important to choose wisely. As Stephen Merola of Futuristic Homes reflected, "[The HAI touchscreen] is very useful for me in my assisted-living client-base, where I often have patients with limited abilities. The screen and mouse control allow me to use interfaces such as Eye Gaze for clients with little to no mobility; it gives them control of their home's utilities."
So, dive into this guide and enjoy the reviews by dealers who made time in their busy schedules to share their knowledge.
One dealer was so busy, he submitted a peer review via Skype from the jobsite of a massive, whole-house installation in Seattle.
Symmetra Products
How do you rate this product?
A-plus. From various sizing options, including scalability to final installation and set-up, the APC Symmetra units are first class. The units are easy to install, maintain, and service.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
If possible, in all of our new projects that we engineer from the beginning. We are able to protect all of the equipment from one centralized UPS instead of multiple units spread out on the project. We recently completed a large project where the Symmetra protected the Crestron controls, Lutron processors, phone system, network, AV equipment, all video displays, DSS system, security panel, and CCTV system.
Describe the feature set of the product.
It delivers the highest level of clean, uninterrupted power protection and reliability in a single box. The Integrated Network manageability feature allows us to monitor the unit ourselves and let our clients know of a potential problem or a power outage. When our service team receives an email from the Symmetra, and we contact our clients to let them know that power was out or they had some sort of power interruption, they know that we are keeping a close eye on the systems that we installed.
Product Specs
Highly available, redundant, and scalable double-conversion on-line power protection
Modular architecture can scale power and run time as demand increases 4Integrated network manageability
Real-time status updates of UPS health and environmental conditions
Hot-swappable, user replaceable power, battery, and intelligence modules
The Reviewer
John W. Predham is the president of both EPI (episi.com) and Elite Electrical Enterprises (eliteorg.com) based in Pawling, New York. He has been designing and installing residential systems for over 20 years. Predham began his career in the electrical field in 1988 and merged into the electronics industry in 1993. His specialty is large, high-end residential projects; he has been an APC dealer for four years.
DM-MD16X16 DigitalMedia (DM) Switcher
How do you rate this product?
10 out of a 10. There is nothing in the industry like this. Crestron poured millions into investing in the DigitalMedia product.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
Large residential projects, and commercial projects, too. We do a lot of Silicon Valley projects; we recently used the 16x16, and every switch was taken.
Describe the feature set of the product.
The system design is fluid with amazing flexibility. It resolves the delays and dropped signals associated with HDMI switching. It also offers an effective trouble-shooting tool that saves us so much time.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
I'm sure there is a reason, but the output cards are not field-configurable. Other than that, DM is incredible.
Product Specs
Modular and expandable 16x16 DigitalMedia matrix switcher
Low-latency digital video and audio switching
HD lossless multi-room signal distribution for all types of AV sources
Distributes all analog and uncompressed HD digital signals, and manages embedded data such as HDCP, EDID, and CEC
USB HID signal routing, integrated Ethernet switch, simultaneous 7.1 and stereo audio
Selectable input and output types
The Reviewer
Scott Laird, owner of the Redwood City, CAbased Enjoyable Home Systems (408.823.7209), has been working in the residential systems industry for 12 years, and a been a Crestron dealer for eight years.
TITAN Reference 1080p Projector
How do you rate this product?
An "A." The performance of the TITAN Reference is in a class of its own. Stunning detail, amazing contrast, and enough light output for any screen size. The series is flexible, with lots of lens options available.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
Large-screen, client critical on color fidelity and high contrast. A recent install at a private residence features a 130-inch wide Stewart 2.35 Cinecurve screen with side masking.
Describe the feature set of the product.
Colormax is one of our favorites, featuring seven-point color correction for broader color space and precise color alignment. There is nothing like a product that actually delivers.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
The product is close to perfection. We don't have any feedback at this time of items to be improved.
Product Specs
Lumens: 5,000 (4,000 - 6,000 lumens, depending on the lens selected)
Contrast ratio: 5,000:1
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
The Reviewer
Sound & Vision, based in Illinois (soundandvision.net), was started by Eric Schmidt in 1992. In 2004, they opened their state-of-the-art Design and Experience Center in Willowbrook, Illinois. A dealer of the TITAN Reference 1080p for one year, the company is passionate for all things electronic and specializes in unusual, sometimes challenging projects that require creativity and imagination.
Joe Kane/ Samsung SP-A900B
How do you rate this product?
A 9.8. As one of ISF founding members, we're particularly picky about picture quality (both subjectively and objectively). With the projector measuring close to perfect out of the box, aside from minor blacklevel tweaking, and the flexibility of various color spaces including SMPTE-C, HD or EBU, it truly deserves this rating. With the best source material, the black level, color, depth, and picture quality is quite breathtaking.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
Any installation where the client wants to see what the absolute state-of-the-art reproduction of HD material in both detail and color, and does not need a screen size much greater than 100 inches for proper SMPTE lumens output.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
I would like to see a better built-in video processor for standard definition material (although the one it currently possesses is fairly good). At this level, remote lens shift and focusing would be a welcome addition.
Product Specs
Single-chip DLP 1080p projector utilizing TI's newest DarkChip
412,000:1 contrast ratio
1,000 ANSI lumens
Quiet operation 4
Full-bandwidth HDMI
The Reviewer
For 26 years, Don Krasen, president of Dallas, TX-based Krystal Clear Audio-Video (kcaudio.com) has been bringing the magic of systems integration to clients and specializing in top-of-the-line service (display calibrations, acoustic consulting, and turntable set-up). He has been a dealer for the Joe Kane-endorsed Samsung line for six months.
OmniTouch 10p Touchscreen
How do you rate this product?
An eight. What would make it a 10 is an inwall dock feature in an eight-inch version allowing my clients to have the best of both worlds at an affordable price.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
It is very useful for me in my assisted-living client-base where I often have patients with limited abilities. The HAI screen and mouse control allow me to use interfaces such as "Head and Mouse" or "Eye Gaze" for clients with little to no mobility; it gives them control of their home's utilities.
Describe the feature set of the product.
It has all of the touchscreen features I was looking for, along with the ability to access WAN and LAN addresses.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
I would like to see an eight-inch version with in-wall docking. Also, intercom features in the 5.7e would be nice. At first when mouse control wasn't available, it took only a few emails and phone calls until I was assured it would be in the very next release. Once again, HAI has proved that they are willing to listen and implement beneficial features.
Product Specs
Portable 10.4 inch Ethernet-based Wi-Fi Touchscreen.
Charging docking cradle
Comes standard with HAI Omni- Touch Pro and is also customizable using HAI Automation Studio (1126) software
The Reviewer
An electrician by trade, and a HAI dealer since 1999, Futuristic Home's Stephen Merola says that being a custom installer lets him create "out-of-thebox designs and wow clients with the product lines made available to us by our vendors." Futuristic Homes (fhihome.com; 516.965.8520) has a New York office and a Colorado office.
DLA-RS35 Projector
How do you rate this product?
Honestly, a nine or 10. The image is extremely accurate, beautiful across the whole screen. With D-ILA technology, colors are about as accurate as they can be. And the contrast ratio on the DLA-RS35 is amazing.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
I recently used the JVC DLA-RS35 for a home theater installation. Complete with a Da-Lite Pro Imager Screen Masking system and a Panamorph anamorphic lens, the project impressed a very demanding, knowledgeable client. It's amazing to see a home theater with this kind of quality at such a reasonable price point.
Describe the feature set of the product.
This is a very "installerfriendly" unit. Its horizontal and vertical lens shift help make it easy to install. Plus, it's a really easy projector to operate, and the menu is straightforward.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
I think D-ILA is a terrific technology. You can't find a better picture. But I'd like a little more light output from the projector.
Product Specs
0.7-inch D-ILAx3
Resolution: 1920x1080
Lens: 2x motorized zoom and focus
Projection Size: 60-200 inches (screen diagonal)
Brightness: 900 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 70,000:1
The Reviewer
When he built a media room into his dream house almost 30 years ago, neurologist Helge Frank, M.D., (630.542.3169) became hooked on AV system installations. Since that time, as president of Hi End Video, he has provided his expertise to close to 500 churches, schools, commercial, and residential installations, all while maintaining his medical practice. Hi End Video has been featuring JVC equipment since the 1990s and buys through AVAD. Frank finds AV system design and installation to be very satisfying, and by installing systems for other people, he gets to enjoy the experience on a regular basis.
C380LCR In-Ceiling LCR Speaker
How do you rate this product?
Ten is impossible in my book, so I'd give it a 9-plus. It's the best affordable in-ceiling product on the market.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
The C380LCR's primary use is as the left/center/right ceiling mount speaker in a home theater installation, but may be used at all ceiling locations of a 7.1 system, in an upscale distribution system, or in a high-power commercial installation for restaurants, bars, etc. The C380LCR is the ideal center channel for use in any projection system as the audio image is localized mid-screen from all seated positions.
Describe the feature set of the product.
It is easy to install with beveled dogs of a highstrength resin and a large three-point landing pad, and since only three dogs are used they are quick to install. The PC board and all crossover components are also protected by a three orange plastic covers. The speaker is also moisture resistant with aluminum or stainless steel hardware for use in saunas, outdoors, or in marine applications. Pretty special.
Product Specs
Sealed module housing an inverted four-inch midrange
One-inch dome tweeter mounted at the center of the cone
Woofer basket is cast-aluminum and the cone is C-CAM, a dimpled ceramic-coated aluminum magnesium material
Midrange and tweeter also utilize C CAM
The Reviewer
Michael Bonetti of Home Theater & Beyond (hometheaterandbeyond.com) based in Bedford, New Hampshire, has been integrating audio and video systems since the seventies, before CEDIA even existed. He started working with Monitor Audio in 2003 and says that this is one of his favorite products lines and that the Monitor team truly supports their dealers.
Hybrid Technology
How do you rate this product?
A strong eight-plus. The Hybrid wall stations are a great answer to retrofit lighting control. The units look great and are very stable, especially for such a new release. Upgrades and slight adjustments are being made, both hardware and software, but it has been great for us from the inception. The units are a challenge to install into a wire crowded box, but be patient, and allow for appropriate installation time.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
Retrofit control is a great fit for this product but new construction for smaller homes would also fit. With the Hybrid, the electrician can wire as normal and the system can be installed at the end. This would work well in the spec home market so that lighting control can be sold as an upgrade option.
Describe the feature set of the product.
The LiteTouch processor is one of the systems strongest features with the cuttingedge programming qualities of the Lite- Ware software and very useful real-time load adjustment tools. I have always referred to the LiteTouch product as a truck; 'once you're up to speed it is hard to stop,' and the Hybrid seems to be following right in line.
Product Specs
Integrate with other home automation subsystems
Programmable via LiteTouch Lite- Ware Software: system layout/ design; programming; vacation mode; billing; load level adjustment; troubleshooting
Rack-mount design Metropolitan Hybrid Wall Box Dimmers:
Includes dual technologies of Wireless RF/Wired Cat5 4Wall-box dimmer/relay
The Reviewer
After 20 years (15 of them as a LiteTouch dealer) why does Charley Dearmin, integrated systems designer with Mountain Heritage Systems (mhstechnologies.com), still love custom? "The game never gets boring. Being diversified in today's market is the difference of surviving or dying. We must adapt to the market and find a means to find the customer, connect to the customer, and maintain the customer."
Essentia G System
How do you rate this product?
Nine out of 10. NuVo's good, better, best approach offers the best value for multiroom audio at every pricepoint. Its packed full of features for the price. All of the NuVo systems are so simple to use; one of our client's eight year-old son was playing his iPod playlist in no time and with no training.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
Essentia is the perfect solution for a client that needs an elegant solution, but is working with a limited budget. We just completed a project that included 12 zones, the AM/FM/Sirius tuner and the Music Server. The client was blown away at all of the features NuVo offered for much less money in comparison to the competition.
Describe the feature set of the product.
It's 40 watts of digital amplification for each zone sounds fantastic and our customers appreciate Essentia's Energy Star rating so they save on their electric bill. It's very easy for our installers to set up and a breeze for the end user to operate.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
We occasionally run into the need for more than six sources, so expanding the number of inputs would be nice.
Product Specs
A six-source, six-zone (expandable to 12 zones) multiroom audio system
RS232 interface for third party control
Single-gang OLED keypads provide control with metadata for any NuVo source
The Reviewer
Homelife Systems in Longmont, Colorado, has been in business since 2007, and offering NuVo for one year. Ryan Murphy says that their best-selling NuVo system is the Essentia.
VideoBasics Line
How do you rate this product?
When matched with the appropriate flatpanel TV, I'd give the VideoBasics mounts a rank of nine out of 10. They get you in the game at an entry level price point when that's what the customer is looking for. VideoBasics fixed mounts are not only extremely low profile, they are the simplest install of any mount on the market today.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
The entire VideoBasics line is really installerfriendly, yet intuitive enough for a do-ityourselfer. Because of its thin profile, this mount works particularly well with the Samsung LED line up of flat panels. There are few mounts that will mount a flat panel closer to the wall than a VideoBasics mount, but it's important to note that while this OmniMount line is super lowprofile, they still allow for proper TV cooling, which helps extend the life of the TV.
Describe the feature set.
The VideoBasics mounts are all UL listed, which means that they've been tested and approved to hold more than four times their published weight capacity. With a mounting profile of a mere 0.75 inches, these three mounts set flat panels just far enough from the wall to allow for easy connectivity of a standard HDMI cable and still allow proper cooling to protect and prolong the life of the TV. Convenience is another key to the VideoBasics mounts.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
Spec these mounts with panels that have right angle power plugs and side-facing HDMI connections (due to the low profile design). But OmniMount includes spacers in the box, if you need extra space.
Product Specs
The VFM, VFL, and VFX accommodate most flat panels from 23 to 42 inches up to 80 pounds, 37 to 63 inches up to 150 pounds, and 42 to 70 inches up to 200 pounds
Convenience features such as Lift n' Lock and sliding lateral on-wall adjustment
The Reviewer
Passion for innovation, nearly two decades of experience, and vendor support from companies like OmniMount, have helped David Glassman make IQ Home Entertainment (iq-av.com) a prominent specialty retailer and installation specialist on the Fairfax, Virginia landscape.
How do you rate this product?
An eight since it offers most features I would look for, but it would have been nice to have a USB input on the front panel.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
Since most applications only require two battery backup outlets, the MX5102 meets the price point and demands of many customers who need a UPS. I believe that the MX5102 is great choice for someone who is going to have a front projector in their system. When the power goes out, a projector will not be able to keep its fan running to cool the bulb without a battery backup. With replacement bulbs costing $200 to $900, it only takes a couple power outages to recoup the initial investment of the MX5102 and MIW-XT. Another reason to use this model is if someone owns an Xbox360 or Playstation 3. Both game consoles warn against disconnecting the power while firmware updates or downloads are installing.
Describe the feature set of the product.
At 10 feet, the power cord can reach a wall outlet in almost any application. The unit offers a voltmeter on the front panel that toggles to show how many minutes are left for the battery back-up outlets.
Product Specs
Two 600VA UPS outlets
Two 15A high-current outlets
Four 12A switched outlets 4Two 12A always-on outlets
12V trigger to remotely power on/off equipment
LAN in/out, a telephone in/out
Three sets of bi-directional COAX jacks with 2.2GHz output and less than 0.5dB signal loss
Two IR outputs that can be programmed to send a standby or shut-down command
The Reviewer
New England Hi Fi has specialized in A/V equipment sales and custom installation since 1965, and has been at the Scarborough, Maine, location since 1984, says Damon Loucks, A/V sales. The company has carried Panamax products for more than a decade.
RGB 3-Wire HD Coax
How do you rate this product?
A 10 out 10 based on the time it saves on termination, the ends can be reused, and the confidence of a good connection every time you terminate an end.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
Planet Waves cables are suited for both custom and retail. Aurant has started using the CXDCHD Dual Cable and RGB 3-Wire HD Coax for our custom racks. Installers have given nothing but good feedback on how fast the termination process goes along with the flexibility of the cable with in the rack. They also like how the cable is dressed out by using the RGB end-caps.
Describe the feature set of the product.
The great feature is the connector itself. No special tools or wire strippers, after terminating 3-4 for wires and testing for continuity you have great confidence in termination of all wires.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
Aurant has already made many suggestions to Planet Waves. And the response has been well received and results have been great. Some of these issues were the lengths of Cable on a spool being offered. Robert D' Addario has been very open minded and great to work with.
Product Specs
Bundled three conductor HD finishing wire in a black jacket
Bulk coaxial cable
Precision manufactured in the USA to 75-ohm HD standards
All cable features In=Out Technology for signal transparency
The Reviewer
Mark Gudac, with Aurant, in Salt Lake City, Utah (aurant. com; 801.746.6190), has been in the custom industry for 15 years. His specialty is putting together Install and design standards for Aurant. The Utah team has been using Planet Waves products for more than one year
How do you rate this product?
A 10. If I could use just one word for the optix, it is "performance." As a custom house, I can cherry pick from every brand in the industry. I look each year to see which products deliver top performance, good price points, strong margins and that are an overall value for my clients. In the front projection category, avielo by projectiondesign is our choice brand for the past three years and running.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
Suited for large screen theaters, the optix works best in a dedicated theater room. We regularly use the avielo optix on 12- to 15-feet wide screens. The optix contrast, sharpness, color saturation and clarity performance deliver an image that cannot be beat.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
It is not critical, but I would like to see opportunity for the projector mounting to be placed standing up or upside down. It helps the offset with the ceiling mounted installations.
Product Specs
DLP Home Theater 0.95-inch 1080p DC4 DMD
Motorized lens shift horizontal/vertical
Motorized focus and zoom
Contrast Ratio: >7500:1
Adjustable dual iris and lamp settings for colorimetry from 300 - 2500 ANSI Lumens
Optional anamorphic package using digital cinema widescreen lensing
The Reviewer
Robert Bliss, founder and CEO, Bliss Home Theaters and Automation (BlissHTA.com), Westlake Village, California, started working in the car audio business in 1995, before migrating into residential entertainment. Avielo by projectiondesign has been a top brand for Bliss for three years.
Two-Way Communication Platform
How do you rate this product?
An "A" for the simple reason that two-way communication is now here and affordable. First time hook-up of a sophisticated wireless meshed network had a learning curve involved. However, once the system was properly setup it worked well.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
An installation that we just finished happens to have many of RTI's two-way integration partners. Included on the list are Escient, Marantz, Lutron, Parasound, and hopefully soon Jandy Pool control. In this system we have Escient DVD and CD Libraries controlled by a DVD-M100, as well as a FP-1 Docking Station. Because of this we have three different opportunities to show off the two-way video and music lists along with cover art.
Describe the feature set of the product.
Hidden two-way features like buttons with a "visible" variable add details that were not possible before.Forexample,wecan now have a full-page button reading: "please wait while system starts" covering the home page, while the start-up macro is doing its job.The important thing: the client doesn't get confused as to when he or she can push buttons.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
We'd simply like to see more two-way drivers so we can integrate with a wider range of products.
Product Specs
Platform includes new two-waycompatible ZigBee versions of the T2-C, T3-V, and T4 handheld system controllers
Connect to compatible RTI processors using the ZM-24 ZigBee transceiver module
Firmware updates add two-way functionality to many existing RTI devices
The Reviewer
Custom LA (customla.com), based in Los Angeles, is led by Mark Schafer, president, and Marc Stewart, VP. Together, Custom LA has a combined 22 years of experience integrating high-end A/V systems, and they've been using RTI automation since 1996.
LiNK Home Management System
How do you rate this product?
A 10. If you are within reach of an internet- enabled cell phone or computer, you can remotely manage your locks and monitor entry.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
Schlage LiNK provides an economically priced solution for home or office where the customer prefers an automation system for lighting, HVAC, and access control without paying the price for a full automation system.
Describe the feature set of the product.
Allows secured remote access to lock and unlock the home or office through web-enabled devices. Enables HVAC, lighting, access, and camera control.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
Revisit the monthly fees.
Product Specs
Set up a Z-Wave wireless ecosystem that gives homeowners 24/7 control from any computer and most Web-enabled cell phones
Control includes: locking / unlocking doors
Receive email/text alerts when a specific access code is entered
Keep a 90-day log to keep track of home entry
Create temporary entry codes for maintenance workers, such as a plumber
Conserve energy and save on utility bills by remotely controlling climat
The Reviewer
With 20 years of the industry experience, Mark Harris of Electronic Custom Distributors (ecdcom.com) knows how to find new opportunities and solve new challenges. He says, "Every day there is an opportunity to solve an installation problem, which makes an installer more profitable." He's been carrying the Schlage LiNK system for five months.
Lumagen Radiance
How do you rate this product?
I can't give it anything less than 10. As a custom installer, I need a product that does exactly what it says on the tin with no failures. This it delivers in spades with lightening-fast input switching and worldwide support. In terms of the picture quality I have not seen better video scaling in a consumer product, nor a more comprehensive tool for color and gamma management.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
Any installation where picture quality is a high priority requirement.
Describe the feature set of the product.
Reference video deinterlacing (Gennum) and video scaling (Lumagen's own). Reference color management of primary and secondary colors, color error correction, video level adjustment, colorspace conversion, output dithering. Reference gamma adjustment with 21-point adjustment for manipulation in 5IRE steps, and more. As a tool to manage your entire video signal your multitude of sources are connected in and for each different signal type and resolution and refresh rate the Lumagen Radiance can automatically load the correct profile for the most perfect output possible to your display(s).
Product Specs
Temporal noise reduction
MPEG mosquito and block noise reduction
Six HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs, each with dedicated HDMI tx/rx chips for instant switching and picture in picture options
18 total video inputs including SD/HD component, RGB/RGBS/ RGBcvS/RGBHV
Audio signal management for multiple sources to multiple displays
RS232 two-way control
The Reviewer
Liam McLaughlin, Progressive AudioVisual (progressive-av.com), based in Kent, England, has been a Sencore dealer for six years. He's passionate about new technology but the real satisfaction of custom is working with clients. "It's the satisfaction on handover day of doing another beautiful custom installation and that grin on the client's face when he's holding his fancy touchscreen controller, navigating his movie collection, on the projection system that just came out of his ceiling."
AIM Cinema In-Wall Speaker
How do you rate this product?
An "A." AIM Cinema has been a great product line for us. It provides our clients superior performance in almost any type of room without the need for big box speakers. The margins make me smile.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
We use AIM Cinema for locations where the speakers must sound above average and be off the floor or out of the ceiling. We like to use them in theaters with bedrooms directly above (staying out of the ceiling is simple way to help keep the sound from waking up a sleeping family member). Having the sound come at you from behind a perforated screen is the perfect scenario.
Describe the feature set of the product.
Three levels to match to your client's needs, dipoles for side placement, Bi-ampable and timbre matched to all SpeakerCraft speakers at that same level. Can you say options? It gives us so much flexibility; we can tackle any room properly. It has really helped us close deals.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
ANEAT bezel grill (like they offer on their round speakers) so there is no flange visible to paint.
Product Specs
Available in three models
Independently pivoting midbass/ midrange and tweeters
Unique three-way design
Flush-mounted installation
Durable construction with a lifetime warranty
The Reviewer
Steve Ambrogio of At Home Theater Systems (athometheatersystems. com) in Carlsbad, California, has been in the custom industry for 22 years, with the last six years as a SpeakerCraft dealer because, "they treat their dealers as partners not customers." What excites Ambrogia about custom work is sharing the joy of music and movies with clients. "We recently gave an iPod to an older client and…she sent us a long letter about how it improved her life by giving music back to her. She listens to her music throughout the house on a SpeakerCraft MZC 64 and MODE."
Fixed Wall Projection Screens with SilverStar
How do you rate this product?
A 9.5 (because no one's perfect). The build quality is excellent. The screen provides a very uniform image. The company, our sales contact, and their local representation are excellent to work with. They provide shipping info and provide solid protection of the product for shipping safety.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
We have used this product in high-end home theaters and sports bar applications.
Describe the feature set.
The fact that this screen has such a high gain and rejects off axis light results in it working well in the theater scenario whereby the client may have ambient light issues or doesn't want to view their entertainment in extreme darkness. The sports bar applications worked very well with a wide viewing angle and our clients could keep their lights on and still run their business.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
Larger screen options without a seam.in case you need a little extra space.
Product Specs
High gain (6.0)
High contrast
Light control is not critical
Wide viewing area
Panels can be multiplexed for large presentations
Screen is fully assembled and shipped in wood crate
The Reviewer
A Vutec dealer since 2005, Mickey Valletta, owner of Towne TV (townetv.com), in Rotterdam, New York, loves making a difference in people's lives through entertainment. "We continue to make many friends through our business relationships."
Victoria EVO Floorstanding Loudspeakers
How do you rate this product?
The Waterfall line of products sound and look amazing. I would rate them at least a nine out of ten.
For what types of installations is it best suited?
They sound excellent in a theater application.
Describe the feature set of the product.
Aesthetics and accurate musical imaging sets them apart from other competing products that cost more.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
I would like to see some type of bookshelf, or possibly a longer on-wall speaker that would be better matched with flat panel HDTVs.
Product Specs
Three-way, four driver design
Down-firing, 8.5 inch passive woofer
Recommended amplifier: 40-250 watts
Peak power: 500 watts
Impedance 6 ohms 4Efficiency 89 dB
Frequency response 40Hz - 28kHz
High-density Krysta-Line glass for transparency
Acoustic damping tube muffles vibration
The Reviewer
Taki Pappas, president of WAVE (Whole-House Audio Video Electronics) WAVE-designs.com has been a Waterfall dealer forone year, and has a specialty in home integration, distributed audio and video along with designing high quality home cinemas.
The full BP900 speaker family
BP9060 Bipolar Tower Speaker
A close up of the base of Definitive Technology's BP9060 and its height-channel module
The iconic Definitive Technology logo.
Looking down at the Definitive Technology BP9060 Bipolar Tower Speaker
An example of the BP9060 speaker towers at home.
The CS9080 component center channel speaker
The back panel of the CS9080
A width up shot of the CS9080
The A90 component height modules
The A90 height module integrated with the BP9060 tower speaker
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Designed by Courtney Kelley, this triangular shawl featuring Tundra in taiga is a great and stylish accessory for winter. The picot edge, knit as you go, adds a little bit of interest to a basic garter stitch triangle - perfect for a beginner looking to add an easy new technique to their repertoire.
YARN: The Fibre Co. Tundra (60% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk; 120 yds/100 gm skein): taiga, 2 skeins.
GAUGE: 9 sts + 17 rows = 4" in garter st, after blocking.
NEEDLE: 1 - 24" US 11 (8 mm) circs, or size to obtain gauge.
SIZE: 26" circumference, 12" height.
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
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Throughout the annals of recorded history, man has been plagued with the inexplicable problem of sin and its misery and death that came with it. And, while the Bible teaches us that "the secret things belong unto the LORD" (see Deuteronomy 29:29), the origin of sin is not one of God's secrets. In His Word God has drawn aside the curtain, opening to us the mystery of sin from its very inception to the present time. Going beyond an historical sketch, it points us to the future and the ultimate end of sin and all its attendant sorrow.
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SLEAZE: Nicki Minaj Twerks in World's Tightest Bodysuit [VIDEO]
Nicki Minaj is showing off her infamous curves in Ciara's new music video for "I'm Out".
Nicki and Ciara are both in TIGHT WHITE Body Suits, but it's undeniable that Nicki's curves steal the show! You can literally see every beautiful inch of her body.
It only adds to the HOTNESS when she starts TWERKIN' her butt off!
Hum…. Taking a page or two from Miley Cyrus who also twerks in white spandex in her video "We Can't Stop".
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'Project Runway' Host Heidi Klum Admits to 'Crazy' Kids Clothes Shopping Sprees: 'I Have So Much Fun Shopping for Them' (VIDEO)
"I'm one of those moms who goes crazy in a kids store," she confessed to Celebuzz at the launch of her new children's clothing line, Truly Scrumptious by Heidi Klum. "I buy things that they sometimes don't want to have."
"I have so much fun shopping for them," added the 39-year-old.
Klum, who's the proud parent of four children, recently partnered with Babies "R" Us to create a collection of clothes for boys and girls, accessories, bedding, room decor, furniture, and baby gear.
How does the Project Runway host feel about taking on fashion design?
"I love it," she said. "I enjoy it."
As a model and the host of Bravo's hit fashion competition, Klum certainly knew where to look for inspiration.
"I've been shopping for baby clothes and toys for the last eight years," Klum told us. "Obviously, coming from the fashion world and looking still to the runways, I wanted to incorporate cool things into, you know, little people's clothes."
However, Klum also looked to her children — Leni, 8, Henry, 6, Johan, 5, and Lou, 4 — for ideas as well.
"My children will have input in the designs in the future," she said. "I've just been looking more and more at my son Johan, who's a really great painter, and he draws all these really fun caricatures and so I'm going to have some of his drawings printed on some of the boys' t-shirts."
Given Klum's eventful year — including her highly-publicized split from longtime husband Seal in January — how does a Hollywood mom like herself juggle business and family?
"You wake up in the morning and hopefully the sun is still shining," she said, smiling,"And you just keep on going!"
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Oakley drive purchases and desirability by connecting themselves with "cool" sporting personalities
by Andy Pilkington on 23rd August 2011
Oakley show that using social media to publicise links with key brand ambassadors can make a brand more desirable and trigger purchases.
Oakley, the luxury eyewear brand, have a long list of brand ambassadors from the worlds of surfing, tennis, golf, motorsport, winter sports and others. They utilise their Facebook page to publicise information about these various sporting icons and encourage fans to comment for the chance to win Oakley products. In so doing, Oakley attempt to associate themselves with personalities at the forefront of the sporting world.
WaveMetrix social media monitoring shows that the publicised association leads consumers to positively discuss Oakley products and the "cool" Oakley brand. By drawing a link between Oakley and personalities in key sports, the brand successfully aligns itself with the forefront of sport. This fosters the brand's desirability and leads many consumers to explicitly say they will buy an Oakley product.
Brand ambassadors establish a "cool" Oakley brand that "rules":
- Despite Oakley only mentioning their products in passing, consumers tend to talk frequently about Oakley sunglasses and clothing: While official Oakley discussion is very much focused around personalities, consumers are apt to link this back to "cool" Oakley sunglasses
- The link with sporting personalities leads many to say that the Oakley brand "rocks": With their wide range of sporting personalities, consumers associate Oakley with sports that "rule" and consequently see the brand as "awesome"
- Some consumers talk about sports in general as well: This discussion, when coupled with official links to videos and pictures of sporting stars, helps further emphasise the brand's link with sport
A relatively high proportion of consumers say express an intent to buy Oakley products:
- Although Oakley shape discussion around sporting ambassadors, rather than their products, a significant number of consumers still express their desire to buy Oakley products: This demonstrates that using Facebook to publicise a brand's link with key personalities can foster a brand's desirability and trigger purchases


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Pre game warm up, as the Sens rock their heritage jerseys trying to snap their 2 game losing streak. They played pretty poorly against Tampa and followed it up with a less than stellar performance against Pittsburgh Sunday afternoon. Would it be three straight bad games or would they turn it around? Washington vs Ottawa photo diary style after the jump.
With the injury to Jason Spezza, Sens 2011 first rounded Mika Zibanejad made a surprise appearance. He would prove his worth throughout the game, even though he played on the 4th line.
And the Great 8 skates at centre ice at SBP. Ovechkin may have slowed down some from the pace he was scoring a few years ago, but #8 remains one of the scariest scorers in the league to me.
Anthem time with Lyndon Slewidge on the big screen, complete with Canadian flag passing by centre ice. It never gets old does it? If you're wondering by Lyndon is no longer rocking his OPP uni, it's because he retired from the force. Sharp tux though LS.
And one more of the anthem, this time in panoramic form just because I think it's a nice shot.
And we're off. Here's the opening face off, as the Sens look to end their 2 game mini slide. Side note, these uni's are gorgeous and it's only a matter of time before they become our full time home jerseys right?
Thank god the first period came to an end. The Sens were down 2-0 after 2 so so goals and they just looked uninterested to be honest. One of the most boring periods I've ever seen them play. Just horrible.
This is the faceoff to start the second. Nothing noteworthy happened. I just loved the way this shot came out. As always, the best things are done by accident and this is no exception. I screwed up the shutter and this is what happened. I think it looks pretty cool though, so I decided to share it.
The Erik Karlsson fan club was in full effect on Tuesday night and who could blame them? EK65 is off to a flying start again, proving all the critics wrong.
The Sens org took a minute to honor Ottawa native and Sens sponsored golfer Brad Fitsch, who finished tied for 3rd at the past weekend's PGA event, just a few shots behind Tiger. He made 146k for his troubles. Great to see Ottawa people doing it big.
And with just 1:23 left in the 2nd period, and despite playing 38:37 of horrible hockey, the Sens scored and were right back into the game. Jim O'Brien celebrated his birthday in style with the goal and gave the SBP crowd something to finally cheer for.
And of course the required line celebration also happened. Man those jerseys look great don't they?
Somehow the Sens only trailed 2-1 after 2, despite being outshot 24-15 and the crazy part is that this a a generous assessment of their play. Also I'm pretty sure the Caps are awful.
Can someone explain to me why grown men go nuts over a free hot dog or crappy t-shirt? Add it to the list of things I just don't understand.
And early into the 3rd off a faceoff, Milan Michalek ties the game up at 2's after his backhand found the back of the net. The Senators had NO BUSINESS being in this game, but Craig Anderson played well and the Caps let the Sens hang around ad hang around. The sign of a bad team.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Ovechkin! Here is AO doing his best Superman impression. What isn't shown is how he made no effort to stop and crashed into Anderson, yet received no penalty for some reason. Head scratcher.
And with just several minutes remaining in the game, last year's game 7 playoff hero Joel Ward took a penalty that he clearly disagreed with. This sent the Sens to the PP with a chance to win it late.
And the pass came to powerplay specialist Sergei Gonchar for the one timer..............
GOALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Miraculously the Sens are leading 3-2 with just 2:30 remaining in the game after Gonchar's blast found the back of the net.
A few nice Craig Anderson saves and 2 minutes and 30 seconds later, the Sens got the W in a game they had zero business being even close to, let alone winning. The SBP faithful were sent home happy. High fives all around.
And with the 2 points secured, the Sens gave their fans a salute to see them off. It was freezing rain outside that night so I assumed they were wishing us a safe ride home right? right? Meh who even cares. We won a game we shouldn't have and that is the sign of a good team. Who can complain about weather after that.
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Code intended to be compiled for the MAP processor is written as separate subprograms and collected into a single logic block by the Carte Programming Environment through the code in-lining process. The subprograms are called from routines executing on the microprocessor, as well as from other MAP routines. This technique permits hierarchical code development and code reuse. It also permits expressing greater parallelism within code blocks and permits optimizations across subprogram boundaries. The Carte Programming Environment then provides support for integrating the microprocessor routines, MAP routines and libraries into a single Unified Executable that contains the microprocessor instructions, MAP logic and all required library routines to manage the control of the program.
Debugging Tools
The Carte Programming Environment fully supports co-development of software and hardware functional units through the use of debugger and hardware simulation tools. With the Carte Programming Environment managing both the microprocessor code as well as the simulation code, applications execute seamlessly in hardware or simulation environments. The Carte Programming Environment creates program executables that support source-level debugging through GNU�s gdb debugger, the Intel debugger, or any microprocessor-oriented code development tools. In debug mode, a program is executed entirely in the microprocessor. The routines coded for MAP processors are source line unchanged but retargeted for the microprocessor. This mode of development permits highly productive algorithm development and debugging. A MAP routine that is developed using debug mode will execute correctly when retargeted to the MAP processor. Debug mode can be used on any standard PC containing the Carte Environment.
SAR Backprojection
The Spotlight Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Backprojection algorithm is considered to be the �gold standard� of the SAR imaging techniques. This section describes a study that compared the performance of a MATLAB implementation of a 2D SAR Backprojection application to a MATLAB � MAP routine implementation and to an all C Language implementation. The compute intensive MATLAB routines were converted into C Language and compiled using the Carte Programming Environment, which targets the SRC IMPLICIT+EXPLICIT Architecture with its MAP reconfigurable hardware.
A spotlight SAR image is a two (or three) dimensional mapping of received radar energy. A SAR sensor illuminates a target area with a series of linear frequency modulation pulses. The location of an individual scatterer is determined by measuring the range and doppler (range rate) and comparing this to a central reference point, called the motion compensation point. As more pulses are used, the azimuth, or cross-range, resolution increases.
There are several algorithms that have been developed to form spotlight SAR images. In deciding which algorithm to use, there is a tradeoff between computational efficiency and imaging accuracy. For instance, the simplest algorithm is to order the pulses into a rectangular array and to perform a two-dimensional Fourier transform. However, the resultant image will not be very accurate, as the algorithm does not compensate for scatterer motion through the synthetic aperture. The most accurate image formation algorithm is the tomographic backprojection. This backprojection algorithm calculates an exact solution for every pixel in the image, but has very high computational cost. There have been numerous algorithms developed that have acceptable accuracy with much less computational time than the backprojection algorithm. The most popular of these is the polar format algorithm.


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Study says Japan unable to produce low cost memory for personal computers
Japanese computer chips made at too high quality to be competitive on world marketJapan is falling behind countries like Korea, Taiwan and the U.S.A. in producing low cost Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) chips for personal computers says a recent report on the Japanese semiconductor industry.
The report was written by Takashi Yunogami from the Institute for Technology, Enterprise and Competitiveness (ITEC) at Doshisha University. Yunogami found that the current predicament facing the Japanese semiconductor industry is rooted in the history of computer chips and the failure of Japanese industry to meet with changing demands.
When Japanese semiconductor manufacturers started making computer chips in the 1970s, the chips were produced for use in large mainframe systems and were required to be of the highest possible quality. Around this need for quality developed a culture of extreme technological perfection. This resulted in Japan becoming the world leader in the DRAM market in the 1980s. A fundamental shift in the market occurred through the 1990s as demand changed from mainframe computers to personal computers.
The mistake made in Japan was the inability to alter the culture of extreme technological excess and chips continued to be made at quality levels far greater than that required by the PC dominated marketplace. Japanese manufacturers have been unable to reduce manufacturing costs resulting in chips that are too expensive to compete with foreign competition on the world market.
The AZojomo* article is available to view at http://www.azom.com/Details.asp?ArticleID=3420
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Clunk from rear
I am trying to find the cause of this issue and was looking for some help. The truck is a 2007 X3si.
If I slow down to 0-5mph and then take off, I get a clunk from the rear of the truck. Same thing sometimes happens when I take off from a complete stop. It does not happen when slowing down to higher speeds.
The car had a new rear diff installed for other reasons and the problem is still there.
Any ideas on what I should be checking?
Car has new rear brakes for what it's worth (problem was there before and after brake change).
I just got the exact vehicle- and unfortunately, I have the exact issue. I was reading that there may be a software update needed for the trans. If someone knows PLEASE let us know how to fix this annoying issue.
I had this issue on my 07 X3. I took the X3 to the dealership and ask them to reprogram the car. I haven't had this issue after the reprogramming. Hope this helps
The very first thing that I would do is check and change differential fluid. The rear diff doesn't hold much....about 3/4 of a quart. If it wasn't filled up a clunk back there has been reported in the past.
This is an easy DIY.
I have an '05 so it's likely different, but I was getting a similar clunk under similar conditions. I changed my front/rear diff fluid and TC fluid.
I changed the TC fluid as specified here:
The clunk seems to be completely gone now.
clunk from rear
Hi everybody I am new here. And have this problem I have a 06 2l diesal and when ever I come to a stop the is a slight clunk clunk a double clunk this and when I accelelarate into 3rd gear there is a slight slip my mac here in sa has redone the clutch and charged me R10k now when the noise came back went to the mac and made a big hoo haa X3 going in on the 7th jan so I want to get an idea of what is wrong before they rip me off again so I know what is he talking about as I am not tec minded in cars but will learn from all the great posts here according to the mac he says it is a bearing in the rack and pinion that is worn out thanks everbody keep it up
Hassan--$1,200 us $ isn't unheard of for a new clutch...might have been time anyway, depending on your driving style. I would have then check rear differential fluid and guibo....especially if the clunk happens while accelerating.
+1! Hassan, a clutch is a "wear" item that needs to be replaced just like tires or brakes (just not as frequently). If you can get 100K miles out of a clutch disc, pressure plate, and throw out bearing than you have done just about what they are designed for with moderate driving. Now then, you can also spin a clutch in an afternoon if you really put your mind to it and are driving in the right conditions~!:D Of course you will find folks who have gotten much more than 100K miles out of their clutch too. My wife got 120K miles out of her 325e clutch and it was still fine when we sold the car. Of course that was very moderate city driving (back and forth from one shopping center to another:rofl:).:angel:
Hi got the clunk out moved to another mac and replaced transfer case oil from bmw dealership as well as front and back diff oil noise gone thanks guys another new problem I encounted was when x3 was hot and came to a stop it would not roll back seems as if brakes we licked only does this when hot . Ant ideas what could be prob the prev owner never looked after the suv and the tc oil was black also noted the the mags had pores in them so going to have them powder coated any idea if I shoud go daker with the powder coat or stick orig will try to upload pic as I wanted to put alpina reps the new design but could not get 17 in this and X3 are know for clunk noises when tyres are changed also common prob
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Anybody need the part number for tc oil buzz me will post it
Thanks bud so got to change again a maybe 1000 km to check again
And here in sa they charge us R400 a pop for the tc oil looks like a litre to me but on the inv it says 20 units
Very true also felt improvement in power for some strange reason
Exchance rate is aprox 7.5 and the VW dealership has offered me an 07 3ld auto at R200k as I hace a citroen c2 to trade in at R50k which is for the lady of da house but she finds x3 a bit big as from her c2
Hi everyone wanted to know if anybody having this issue on x3 when hot and parked on an incline the brakes tend to hold the car and this happens only while hot when cold and come to incline the car will roll back when in neutral mine is a manual then thereis slight resistance when pulling off I think there was a feature on the x3 which hold the car until you put it in gear but mine does not have this feature ant ideas
From ECS Tuning it's $42.80, and when I got one from the dealer 3 years ago it was $55 + tax.
I just looked at my last receipt for it from October. It was actually exactly 30 dollars plus tax. I even asked them at the time if they were sure it was correct... They insisted it was and I took a screen shot of the part number with me... I was going to buy it from BavAuto. I just asked the dealer for fun... That made it a lot easier to swallow changing it twice.
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Yellow suits me fine, right?
Posted by Magrat (Nordhausen, Germany) on 26 April 2010 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
A tiny fly-or-whatever in a greenish metallic look was sitting in one of dozens of these yellow blossoms, crawling and scrabbling back and forth.
I tried to catch it with my additional close-up lens, it was quite a fight until I got a halfway decent picture!
The model contract is cancelled right now, my dear fly!!!
Welcome to my Aminus3-photoblog!
Please look around and leave a comment, if you like what you see.
Thanks and wish you all the best!
Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom
26 Apr 2010 5:59pm
@Curly: Thanks, Curly... :)
Self-Indulgence from Chicagoland, United States
27 Apr 2010 3:40am
@Self-Indulgence: I saw these lines only when I viewed the pictures on screen... and I like them, too... Thanks, Kristen!
Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India
27 Apr 2010 5:49am
@Pavan Kaul: Thanks a lot, Pavan... :)
k@ from Paris, France
27 Apr 2010 7:19am
@k@: Glad you like it, Karine... :)
Fonts from Barcelona, Spain
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@Fonts: Thanks Adela.. oh, my hands were pretty shaky after a while... ;)
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@Marie: Merci Marie... :)
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@MARIANA: Thanks, Mariana... :)
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@Rewolve44: Hallo Rewolve44, vielen Dank für Deinen Kommentar, schön, daß es dir gefällt... :)
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text: Polka-dots manage to be both classic and modern — retro, but also right on trend. We're loving the look for Summer, so we've rounded up some of the best polka-dotted beachwear for both you and your little girl. Hoping for some timeless, stylish beach options? From swimsuits to sun hats, here are 14 polka-dotted picks to bring to the beach.


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Lobbying Group Trying to Roll Back Albuquerque's Minimum Wage Laws
A Las Cruces-based lobbying group has filed a petition in Albuquerque that could drastically affect the thousands of tipped employees who fought for and won a raise in their minimum wage. Effective since January 1, 2013, tipped workers have been making $3.83 an hour, up from the original $2.13. Under this deceptive new proposal, workers will be penalized when their tips raise their take-home pay higher than $9.50 an hour. When that happens they will see their non-tip wage lowered to $2.13 an hour.
This new bill punishes employees who, by providing excellent service to their customers, earn more in tips. Under this lobbyist-driven proposal, customers could inadvertently trigger a pay cut if they tip their waitress well for good service. This idea penalizes great service, forces customers to worry if their tips are helping or hurting, and undermines the voters who passed the original wage increase in overwhelming numbers. It's legalizing wage theft and it's wrong for Albuquerque.
Israel Chavez, who works as a server in Albuquerque, responded by saying, "It's terrible to see people actively working to subvert a minimum wage increase that Albuquerque citizens overwhelmingly support. These tactics would effectively steal the wages of many citizens who are already below the poverty line. The citizens of Albuquerque voted for a minimum wage increase and it's the municipal government's duty to enforce that."
Last November 66 percent of Albuquerqueans voted to have the minimum wage increased. Working America will continue talking to people at their homes and in their communities about why this is a setback for tipped employees and for the Albuquerqueans who spoke with their votes on what the city needs.
Photo by Raise the Wage on Facebook
Tags: Albuquerque, Corporate Accountability, las cruces, minimum wage, New Mexico, restaurant, Rights At Work


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Sislak, D. and Rollo, M. and Pechoucek, M.
A-Globe: Agent Platform with Inaccessibility and Mobility Support.
Cooperative Information Agents VIII.
pp. 199-214.
Rollo, M. and Novak, P. and Kubalik, J. and Pechoucek, M.
Alarm Root Cause Detection System.
Emerging Solutions for Future Manufacturing Systems.
pp. 109-116.
Hodik, J. and Rollo, M. and Novak, P. and Pechoucek, M.
Virtual Trading Environment.
Holonic and Multi-Agent Systems for Manufacturing.
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Favorite Apps for iOS Developer
That's the third part of the serie about favorite apps for Developers. In this part we take a look on my favorite apps for iOS Development. You may have missed the previous parts, you can check out my favorite Apps for Developers and my favorite Apps for Web Developers.
AppCode is the missing Apple IDE. ;) Seriously AppCode can bring you many improvements in your development experience and debugging.
PaintCode helps you to generate drawing code for your apps. You can draw vectors and it gives you the Objective-C drawing code back. It is also a great way to get into Core Graphics.
NSLogger is a useful logging utility. It can log your events over your local network via Bonjour and gives you better feedback as a simple NSLog in Xcode.
Linguan is a nice tool to manage the localization of an App. With the validation feature it gives you feedback which translations are incomplete.
ImageOptim gives you a free way to shrink the size of an App. You can compress the PNG or JPEG files of your app content.
Slender is another tool to clean up your App. It shows you a summary of missing, unused or duplicated image files.
After using the Terminal and SQLite Manager for Firefox, Base was my favorite SQLite client for the Mac.
nomad is the tool kit which brings you a productivity boost in typical task, like in the iOS Development. It lives in your Terminal and you can test Push Notifications, add devices to your Developer Account and many more.
SimPholders is a clever utility to manage the Apps in the iOS Simulator. You can launch and delete the Apps or simply reset the Simulator.
That's all folks. These are my favorite apps for iOS Development and if you are new in that game you got a nice starting point.
I'm always on the hunt for new apps. Do you know an app which can delight the day of developers? Do you know a great extension or a workflow for apps like AppCode and Xcode? Feel free to send me a hint on Twitter or via Mail.


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EBay Inc. began quietly testing on its eBay Germany site this month a significant expansion of its PayPal Buyer Protection program that, if successful, could be implemented in other countries, a PayPal spokeswoman said Thursday.
The trial expansion of the PayPal Buyer Protection program centers on removing requirements for sellers to qualify for it, which means more buyers will be covered, said PayPal spokeswoman Amanda Pires.
Right now, to qualify for the PayPal Buyer Protection program, eBay sellers must have accumulated at least 50 feedback entries from others who have done business with them. In addition, the sellers must have a positive feedback rating of at least 98 percent.
The expansion being tested in Germany removes those two requirements, so that as long as buyers pay for items on eBay using the PayPal online payment system, they will be covered by the buyer protection program, she said. The other change in Germany is that the maximum amount covered has been raised from


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Hunter Lead Softie Black 2x100cm
This is a specialist veterinary product. We will ask you a simple set of questions to confirm that you are buying the correct medicine for your pet and know how to use it safely
Order by 3pm for Express Courier Delivery Some of the items we sell are a bit too bulky to fit on our delivery vans so we offer our customers Next Day Delivery via courier. Deliveries are made from 8am - 8pm Monday to Saturday and 9am - 5pm on Sundays. Your delivery slot will only be confirmed once your order has been placed.
Hunter products made from faux leather are extremely soft and are therefore comfortable to hold. Faux leather can be wiped clean and is water-repellend as well as heat- and cold-resistant.
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The Softie series brings together simplicity and elegance. The contemporary collars and leashes are impressive thanks to the visibly beautiful art nubuck leather, which is very hard-wearing and easy to clean.


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Kings & Queens land in Aotearoa
Kings & Queens land in Aotearoa
Auckland, New Zealand - June, 26 2014 - A collaboration between three young creatives has combined fashion and art into an exciting history lesson. Auckland based Bianca Paulus, Makanaka Tuwe and Tarisai Tomu, have honed their different talents to create a collection named 'Kings and Queens'.
The 'Kings & Queens' collection brings to life a 16-piece collection inspired by the Kings and Queens of Africa in unique styles for men and women. The t-shirts are a modern twist of 2 Kings and 2 Queens all featuring the images from Bianca's artwork.
Artist Bianca says the tees are an artistic exaggeration of the Kings and Queens.
"Of course the Kings and Queens do not look the way I painted them. From an artistic perspective I was wanting to capture their spirit and the different qualities and strengths they represent. It is also a twist on modern day Kings and Queens, something we can relate to, something we are".
The trio teamed up to raise awareness, promote of African history and offer a different perspective on the continent's past. The line of the t-shirts is reflective of the brand's belief that fashion can be used as an avenue to promote the visibility and knowledge of the African culture.
Graphic Designer Tee Tomu Founder of KrafTee Designs says the connection between fashion and art as a form of history is undeniable.
"Sometimes the easiest way to convey a message and tell a story is through a medium that everyone understands. We have used fashion to showcase our history and ancestry".
The unique partnership between the trio also offers an opportunity to giveback by raising funds for the 2014 Africa on My Sleeve project. Ten dollars from each sale will be dedicated to the Africa on My Sleeve 2014 project.
Africa on My Sleeve Founder Makanaka Tuwe says the premise and message behind the release of the collection is very important.
"The tees are part of the fundraising initiative for Africa on My Sleeve, a social enterprise initiative that supports the professional growth of designers inspired by Africa to promote economic empowerment by going beyond showcasing," Makanaka says.
By releasing the tee collection the organisation aims to accomplish their goal of telling Africa's untold story by serving the organisation's dual values of collaboration and quality.
The tees are all white and
available in a range of styles ranging from $30-$60. The
collection is now available at www.shopafricaonmysleeve.bigcartel.com.


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Grand-duke and taxes were synonymes, according to this mordacious lexicographer!
Unable longer to endure the lash of his mordacious wit, Shaynon turned and left them alone on the balcony.
"given to biting," 1640s (originally figurative), from Latin mordac-, stem of mordax, from mordere "to bite," perhaps from PIE root mer- (2) "to rub, harm" (see smart (v.)). Related: Mordacity.


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Nov 10 2010
Denali Links
If you're reading this then you know about SQL Server and probably already know what Denali is, but if you're not familiar with Microsoft's code names then this is next release after SQL Server 2008 R2. Most people think that the new release will eventually be called SQL Server 2011 with the rumour being that it will be released in the last quarter of that year.
A tentative approach at a new version of Books Online is now available and you can view it online here: Denali Books Online. This link is definitely worth bookmarking, however be warned it is by no means complete with lots of sections saying "Information_still_to_come" even with this caveat it will prove to be very exciting.
If you're not a fan of wading through lots of reading material then click on the following link which will take you to all the exciting new stuff: Denali – What's new
Here are a few of the things that I'll be looking forward to in the next release:
- "HADR" which people seem to be calling HADRON is "a high-availability and disaster recovery solution introduced in SQL Server Code-Named "Denali" to enable you to maximize availability for one or more of your user databases"
- The concept of "Contained databases" this could potentially be a huge leap forward and is definitely something that I will be researching as soon as I can free up a test server. Understanding Contained Databases
- The Column-based Query Accelerator, the following is a quote from Microsoft:
"Column-Based Query Accelerator will help dramatically increase query performance ~10x and reduce performance tuning through interactive experiences with data for near instant response times and streamlined setup which removes the need to build summary aggregates."
Sounds great can't wait to play with this one!
- New unified developer tools (codenamed Juneau) which has undockable windows and supports dragging them onto multiple monitors, Brent Ozar (Blog|Twitter) has some great screenshots of this in his Denali post SQL Server (2011) Code Name Denali – Release Date Nov 9 2010
- New Data Management components "Data Quality Services" and "Impact Analysis and Lineage"
Remember to keep looking for more exciting news on Microsoft's SQL Server Future Editions page here.
Denali CTP1 can be downloaded here and you can provide Microsoft with your valuable feedback here.


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Hizon joined GRCC's International Marketing team in April
2008. She is the Director for International Outreach, and
the lead contact for Vietnam and other regions.
MacKenzie brings a unique
passion and talent to the International Programs Marketing
Team. It's called Web 2.0.
What is Web 2.0? More and more
colleges and universities are using Web 2.0 technology in order to reach out and
engage current and prospective students. Students are tired
of reading static Web pages and PDFs. Students want to
interact with other students online. They want to see videos
and read blogs. Students participate and exchange
ideas via social
networking websites such as: YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, Youmeo,
Twitter, and Flickr.
MacKenzie said, "I saw an opportunity to showcase all
the amazing things we do at Green River by posting our
message where the students are everyday."
MacKenzie has
been instrumental in kicking off some of these Web 2.0
projects. She has worked together with the advisors and
marketers to create:
International Programs
Weblog :
http://grccip.wordpress.com/ (for prospective
students and agents) - The current issue includes the
new UC Berkeley Transfer Student video.
Current News from GRCC
International Programs for IP Students:
Student Blog written by MacKenzie's assistant,
Hieu Quach.
Many of the videos created this year have been
posted on YouTube and various blogs. Here are a few
Fall 2008 Orientation
Berkeley Transfer Video Winter 2008
Student Testimonials:
Shufei from China
Hans from Germany
Takashi from Japan
Yu Yu from Taiwan
Trang from Vietnam
Social Networking Sites:
MacKenzie has experience
using social networking sites such as Facebook. She
hopes to continue to integrate this method of
communication between students and agents. If you
don't currently belong to
Facebook, here is an
opportunity to sign up so that you can get the latest
updates, videos and photos. Here's a helpful
How-to Guide to creating a Facebook Page.
Facebook - created by Alvin Tai, IP
Advisor for current students
There is much more to come.
The IP Marketing staff are looking forward to creating more
innovative ways to keep you and students in touch with Green
River Community College.
Future Projects will
Student-generated content
Web site
More videos
Feature articles written
by students
Skype chat
"Ask a Student" - new
chat feature that allows students to chat with a current
student directly.
MacKenzie earned a B.A. in Business Administration, an M.A.
TESOL/Educational Linguistics; she studied in Australia for
one year and Thailand for 6 months. MacKenzie has traveled
extensively throughout Asia, including Vietnam, and she
lived in China for a year, teaching and serving as the
marketing coordinator for an English language school.
MacKenzie has a strong marketing/sales background as well as
experience in all aspects of international education:
marketing, recruitment, advising, instruction, and service


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Following the tragic shooting at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. on Monday September 16, the liberal media were quick to jump on the myth that accused shooter Aaron Alexis used an AR-15 to kill 12 innocent people. Continuing with that myth, MSNBC created and aired an animated video "depicting" how Aaron Alexis killed 12 people at the Navy Yard.
The video showing the shooter using an AR-15 first appeared on MSNBC on September 17 - the same day the FBI reported that the shooter did not have an AR-15 - seems to be one more example of the media's factually inaccurate anti-gun crusade.
While the error of this video might not bother those at MSNBC, it's sure to irk the millions of Americans who support the Second Amendment. The Navy Yard shooter never used an AR-15 to kill 12 individuals; he entered the complex with a double-barreled shotgun - but, the media immediately reported that he had an AR-15, and MSNBC followed suit by creating this video.
While such misinformation may be used to scare Americans into supporting greater restrictions on the Second Amendment, the millions of responsible gun owners need to continue to speak up and expose the dangerous myth like the one pedaled by MSNBC.