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Z77 mITX Round-Up: Five of the Best – MSI, Zotac, ASRock, EVGA and ASUSby Ian Cutress on 12/31/2012 7:00 AM EST
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mike_b - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkInteresting article, but I have to ask why would someone spend more for a Z77 chipset when using 'just' an i3? Surely a much cheaper H61 chipset could do the job admirably, and at much lower cost.
Z77 makes sense if you're overclocking, which is excluded from this test... Reply
IanCutress - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkH61 has no chipset USB 3.0, no chipset SATA 6 Gbps, and you are limited to PCIe 2.0. H61 is also technically limited to one single sided DIMM per channel, and no SATA RAID. There's also SRT to consider, that would be advantageous with the ASRock and the mSATA on the rear.
Ian Reply
mike_b - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkIt might make an interesting comparison to see what net advantage is gained with the added features of the Z77 chipset compared with the H61. If budgets are limited the ~100 dollar cost difference between the Z77 and H61 mainboards makes a big difference; that money saved could be put into something which makes more of a performance difference (SSD rather than HDD for example).
Anandtech is one of the best tech sites around, you guys do a great job. I do sometimes see though an emphasis on more expensive products when in terms of real-world performance you could get almost the same thing at a much cheaper price. Might be worth mentioning somewhere.
Not least because with yet another new socket coming with Haswell all these 1155 boards will be seen as out of date soon anyway. Reply
IanCutress - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkOnce we get into the swing with Haswell, we will hopefully covering the whole spectrum. Though it is worth noting that motherboard manufacturers, want to put their best foot forward, and would prefer their halo/channel boards get covered before their OEM / low end offerings. Hence this is why you rarely see many mainstream reviews that are not from forums dedicated to the market segment and users testing their own equipment. We are hoping to rectify the balance in due course. If there are any specific products you might want us to test or examine, drop me an email and I'll see what I can put in my schedule (as full as it is[!]) :)
Ian Reply
StormyParis - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkThis is a major issue, not limited to motherboards: whenever I'm looking for something middle of the road or outright cheap, I can't find reviews.
These Z77 MBs are a nice example: even though I'm recommending/building PCs regularly, most of them mini-ITX, I never came across a use case for Z77. Nobody apart from teens that still have something to prove overclocks anymore. People who want to do multi-GPU get a big case, and a big board. Are we supposed the extrapolate that the makers of good Z77 boards also make good H77 and H61 boards ?
I understand you've got to make do with what you're given by the OEMs. And that reviews was very good, as usual. Pity it is irrelevant ? Reply
Tech-Curious - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkThat's an interesting observation. I have to say, I never noticed a significant lack of coverage for low-to-mid-range components (either in general or on Anandtech in particular), until this Fall, when I was in the market for a lower end motherboard.
I guess I just always gravitated to higher end mobos before. Or maybe the coverage for such products was more comprehensive years ago. My memory's foggy, so it's hard to say.
In any case, motherboards appear to be the exception. If anything, I think the internet has generally grown more bullish on low-to-mid-range CPUs and GPUs in recent years (probably, in part, as a result of the stagnating console situation, which results in stagnating system requirements for games).
But all of that rambling aside, yeah. It'd be nice to see more diverse motherboard analysis. When I bought a b75 a couple of months ago, I literally couldn't find a review for that chipset. It wasn't a big deal; it's not like b75's features are any great mystery, after all -- but it is a little nettlesome to trip over sixty bajillion z77 reviews when there's nary peep about any other chipset.
In other news, Ian's review is a good one -- and given that I've been a faithful user of Asus motherboards for the last 15 years, it's nice to see them take home the prize. :) Reply
Etern205 - Saturday, January 05, 2013 - linkMy guess would be, why review a cheap board when majority of the readers here won't even bother buying it?
And as for Asus boards, I've heard, they do something called based-line features. This means all boards from the bottom of the range to the top (Intel B75-Z77) will have the same base-line features, other features are just added like BT, WiFi, extra lan, etc. Reply
Tech-Curious - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkYes, I think the issue is that (at least with respect to Intel chipsets) low-end motherboards don't support overclocking. So they're both less interesting to review (fewer measurable differences in performance among different models), and they're less appealing to the presumed audience of sites like Anandtech.
Still, the B75 is a perfectly good chipset. If you aren't heavily invested in overclocking, z77's advantages are likely wasted on you. Personally, I'm well beyond my overclocking days; I just don't have the time or the patience to go through the almost endless tuning process anymore. (Even if you find a stable OC at the outset, it can become unstable later, and/or a given application might expose instability that stress testing didn't, weeks or even months down the road). Reply
jonjonjonj - Friday, January 04, 2013 - linkjust cause you don't overclock doesn't mean other people don't. why wouldn't you? because you want to get the fastest cpu that you can afford means you have something to prove? some people are just idiots. Reply
Zap - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkBut there isn't a $100 difference between H61 and Z77. There is a cheaper Gigabyte Z77 ITX board that's only around $60 more than the cheapest H61 ITX board, and it was even on sale recently for another $13 off making it less than $50 difference.
Alternately one can go the H77 ITX route and get all the Z77 goodies except for overclocking, for around $30 less than the cheapest Z77 ITX. I think $30 more than H61 is reasonable for those extra features, plus guaranteed out-of-the-box BIOS support for Ivy Bridge.
I do agree with your (mike_b) first post regarding the choice of CPU used. Ian Cutress, didn't you have a spare K CPU laying around? There are so many people building overclocked ITX rigs these days. I did in a Silverstone SG05 with low profile air cooler to hit 4.2GHz. Plenty of others use the Bitfenix Prodigy and liquid cooling to hit clocks normally reserved for ATX rigs. Another review site (Tweaktown) tested overclocking on Z77 ITX boards and the ASRock hit near 4.8GHz. THAT'S what I want to see.
Of course this AnandTech roundup has some very useful information too, such as DPC latency tests and POST times. Keep up the good work there! But please, know your audience. Next time if the board is supposed to be overclockable, test that feature.
Maybe there can be a companion article about overclocking and heatsink clearance? Would be a shame to not overclock this nice collection of Z77 ITX boards. Reply
Bullwinkle J Moose - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkHey yeah, Ian haz a good point
That Crappy Gigabyte H61n-USB3 doesn't have Chipset USB3
But it does however boot just fine to a USB3 Windows to go drive at USB3 speeds
It also boots to Linux and XP due to the Non-Locked down Bios so we wouldn't want that either would we
and it takes a full 9 seconds to boot XP compared to the super de duper fast 7 second Windows 8
So we should spend more money and get locked into a closed system
After all, that is the future!
Limitations are fun so be happy as we lock down the Internet as well
After all, there are scarey Monsters out there
A man has to know his limitations
Clint Eastwood Reply
Bullwinkle J Moose - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkIan haz a good point about the memory too
That Gigabyte H61 board only takes up to 16GB of RAM
How much do these Z77 boards take by the way?
Was it this site or Maximum PC where the reviewers stated that in everyday use, you will notice no difference in speed between Sata 2 & 3 when you are using the latest and greatest SSD so I probably don't need the RAID capability on my H61 either
Keep up the good work Ian Reply
Death666Angel - Wednesday, January 02, 2013 - linkIt seems that someone just discovered sarcasm. Good for you! Reply
mczak - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkH61 is not limited to one single sided DIMM per channel, double sided are just fine. It only accepts one per channel (at least it's specced that way) but since none of these mini-ITX boards have more than two memory slots this wouldn't matter at all here (max memory is still 2x8GB regardless).
Frankly I'm not sure losing PCIe 3.0 is a big deal with mini-itx boards in any case but either way it isn't exactly true there are h61 boards supposedly supporting this (as it's got nothing to do with the chipset anyway all the pcie 3.0 signals coming directly from the cpu, though it would require bios support).
This leaves us with losing SATA 6 Gbps - this might indeed make some minimal difference in real world, provided you use a SSD and not a HD.
The major point imho (aside from overclocking) would be missing USB 3.0, which obviously makes a big difference when using external harddisks etc. Granted that could be done with separate usb controller but probably not a good idea since space is limited.
H61 IIRC also will lose the possibility of using 3 display outputs simultaneously. Maybe something like H77 would make more sense for mini-ITX as it pretty much only loses overclocking (plus the ability to split the 16 x pcie 3.0 lanes into 2x8 though I guess this has nothing to do with the chipset itself really, but in any case it won't be missed on mini-itx). So if you don't want to overclock, you wouldn't miss anything at all with H77 on a mini-itx board. Reply
Etern205 - Saturday, January 05, 2013 - linkI also notice that as well, most sites will only review Z77 mITX boards instead of H61 or H77. Not all will need a Z77, Z77 is mostly for enthusiast or for those who are into the technical stuffs. For the average Joe or Jane any mITX board will do. If you tell them it's H61 or Z77, they probably won't care too much on the difference. Reply
piroroadkill - Wednesday, January 02, 2013 - linkYou can't easily upgrade the chipset later. With a small up-front investment, you get the full feature set, and why not? Reply
Bullwinkle J Moose - Sunday, January 06, 2013 - linkOh Boo Hoo, I can't easily upgrade to an overclocking chipset or void the warranties of my hardware components
I am just stuck with a totally stable system
Boo Hoo
How can I possibly break this ?
What has the World become ?
Poor me
Boo Hoo Reply
Bullwinkle J Moose - Sunday, January 06, 2013 - linkWhy not?
Because the H61 is exactly what I wanted
and anything else is NOT !
can you hear me now?
sherlockwing - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkWhere is the Gigabyte? Reply
IanCutress - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkGigabyte wanted their H77 reviewed instead, which we reviewed recently: http://www.anandtech.com/show/6427 Reply
Athelstan - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkThanks for the review. I'm curious why you mention the audio chip on all of these board. For the intended purpose, wouldn't the audio be over HDMI, making the onboard audio unused in most cases? Even then, all of the boards have optical out, making the audio chip to have very little to do other than to pass along the bitstream from the media thought the optical connection. Reply
IanCutress - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkThe audio chip also controls the front panel audio, and even if the audio was going through the HDMI, external speakers for a HTPC may be used via the audio jacks. In my personal usage scenario, my video out is via DVI-D to a 2560x1440 Korean panel via a dGPU, meaning all my audio still goes through the normal audio jacks. The other reason is that if I did not mention it, someone in the comments would ask why wasn't the audio chip mentioned. There is a price difference between the ALC889, ALC892 and ALC898, though manufacturers obviously get these on bulk deals (or at a discount when bought with the Realtek 8111E/F) and I am not privy to that information.
Ian Reply
Taft12 - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkSpeaking of audio, could you let us know the differences between those 3 Realtek audio chipsets? Is there any sound quality difference, or is it only features? Reply
mczak - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkThe 892 has somewhat crappy ADC/DACs quality-wise (that said most likely signal routing etc. on the board will have a much bigger effect on sound quality than the quality of the DACs, so using a higher quality chip can still easily result in worse quality than using a cheap chip with more care taken). The 889 and 898 seem quite similar there on paper.
I think just about the only thing you'd really miss is the dolby digital live / dts connect features (encode multichannel audio to digital if you're using the digital outputs). But these are pure software features, so you can get them with the 892 as well - I believe though the board manufacturers are more likely to license them with the more expensive chips (I don't know if you could "upgrade" your chip with unofficial means there...). Realtek actually seems to list different ordering numbers depending on these features - interestingly there while all 3 of these chips are listed as a version without any of DDL/DTS Connect, only the 889 has a version with both of them, while the 892 only has a version with DTS Connect, and the 898 only has the version without them - the datasheet still lists those features as optional however.so maybe they just stopped using different ordering numbers (the 889 clearly is the oldest of the 3). Reply
Athelstan - Monday, December 31, 2012 - link*grins* Good point. If you don't mention it someone else would be asking for it. Reply
Stacey Melissa - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkI'm running the ASUS board, and installed the AI Suite for a different ASUS Z77 board in order to get access to Fan Expert 2, which has far better fan control than v.1. Wish I could remember which Z77 board it was, but all I did was check the download pages for various Z77 boards to find one that included AI Suite with Fan Expert 2. Reply
IanCutress - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkMSI include a program as part of the package to update the software, making sure you have the latest available. ASUS and Gigabyte need to do this ASAP, so people can take advantage of things like Fan Expert 2 without having to visit the website. System integrators often just install the drivers and software on the CD when selling a system, and then the user never updates it unless told to by either (a) friends or (b) the software itself.
Ian Reply
mfenn - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkAm I the only one who is getting tired of the liberal copy-pasting of content between motherboard (and SSD) reviews on this site? I don't need to waste my time reading about the MSI design competition in every single review.
I understand the need to provide background information to readers who may not peruse every single review, but that's why Tim invented the hyperlink. Link to the old review or to a purpose-built "company profile" page. Reply
Sabresiberian - Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - linkAdding info some may be familiar with is preferable to leaving it out. If you don't want to read it, then I suggest you just skim or skip it entirely. :) Reply
ryedizzel - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkThank you so much for this Z77 roundup as I'm currently shopping for a new mobo and have been piecing together reviews from various sites. But as usual I always check here first, then Tom's, then Hardocp (in that order). Keep up the great work in 2013! Reply
Aikouka - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkAh, if only I held off on building my silent HTPC for a little bit longer. The hardest part about working with a Streacom case (other than building it) is finding a good motherboard that doesn't put too much in the way of the heat pipes. That's one reason why I was considering going with a board with mSATA, and I'm pretty certain that I stumbled across that ASRock board. Unfortunately, I looked at the photos, and didn't see a mSATA port, so I passed on it. Who would have thought to look at the back? Boy, do I feel like a bit of a dummy now! =$
Although, speaking of the back mSATA connector, I recall seeing you touch on it on the recommendation page, but do you think it would work well on most cases? If I remember correctly, mSATA drives are fairly thin, so it might be fine. Going back to the Streacom, it does look like the ASRock offering would work well in regard to clearance even disregarding the mSATA port as the light gray SATA ports should clear the heat pipes. The USB3 port won't though. Reply
philipma1957 - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkI built 2 asrock builds with the msata as the only drive. btw this z77 review with no regard to oc is pretty weird.
I have a 3770k with a hd7970 gpu and an msata in a small case the cooler master elite it is a very fast powerful machine. I use the asrock and love it. it does have a flaw the msata slot is sata II Reply
Ananke - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkI have i3-3225 (the same as in the article). In my opinion, for the money, the best is ASUS P8H77-I.
It does have 6 SATA ports - a must for a file server. So, basically install Windows 8 on a SSD, add HDDs and create Storage Space - 5 SATA will allow you to create software RAID 5, without the need of SATA extension controller. BIOS is nice and stable. The board is $100 on Newegg.
The ASUS Z77 Deluxe is nice, if anybody needs all the additional functionality in a small form factor. However, only 4 SATA - means no good for video, file, backup server. You get the "overclocking" ability though. I doubt how practical is overclocking into so small space, probably to a handful of people. Teh board costs $185.
So, I would say $100 is better than $185, plus you get all the 6 SATA ports - priceless. Reply
DarkStryke - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkNot everyone who games wants to have a huge tower. I've built more then one system based around the silverstone FT03-mini that runs a 3750k / Z77 deluxe-i and a GTX 670.
I bring mine to lan parties and people are amazed at the power in such a small box, and it's just as fast as any desktop single GPU alternative. Reply
Ananke - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkASUS P8H77-I is a mini ITX board - the cheaper variant of the reviewed deluxe board. It costs $100. Reply
ggathagan - Wednesday, January 02, 2013 - linkI agree; the H77 makes much more sense for most ITX builds.
I built a system with the P8H77-I, a GTX670 and the FT03-MINI.
I don't think the daughter card of the Z77 Deluxe would have fit in the case. Reply
tramways - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkI registered here because the reviewer is lamenting that some boards use the ALC889 instead of the ALC892 codecs.
The 889 like the 882 before it and the 898 after it is a much better codec than the 892.
The 883,888,892 codecs are the cheaper low performance DAC/ADC chips.
I would buy a board with the ALC889 or preferably the ALC898,but not with the ALC892.
all the best in 2013
Paul Reply
limki - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linktoo bad I already ordered mine last week ... MSI Z77IA
to tell the truth, i don't really mind [ at 136€ its a bit pricier than asrock with my supplier]
the conclusion for this board seems a bit biased to me
but hey, if you're not looking for a tiny powerhouse, you don't need z77
- in SUGO 05(and most small cases), MB is horizontally and PSU is above it, so cables and airflow will always be nasty
- using a discrete GPU, you don't care about not having DVI or DP
- no additional controller (USB/SATA) -> I don't plan on using more than 2(won't fit into case), so why bother?
//btw is the SATA 6/3/m correct 2+2? shouldn't be also 2+2+1?
- and if I'm to take the "military grade" stuff at least half seriously, ... Reply
EnzoFX - Monday, December 31, 2012 - linkDo the post times include those pesky AHCI driver loading screen? I hate that it adds so much more to the boot process. Reply
Sabresiberian - Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - linkThanks for the great comparison review!
It looks like there is a little mistake in the spec list for the Asus board, which shows it having a mini-PCIe connector. I would love it if it did, but I didn't see it on the board and it isn't mentioned in other spec lists.
It is important to me because I would ideally need connection for both a graphics card and a sound card (which I believe I could do through a mini-PCIe to PCIe x1 adapter if needed). This makes the EVGA Stinger the choice for me here, though the Asus board is the one I would prefer to buy.
I am truthfully a little disappointed in the EVGA board, which seems all too common with EVGA products in general these days. Great support is still there, but I'd rather they build bleeding edge components and not have to find out whether or not their support is as good as people say it is. The Stinger is a good board to be sure, and the Intel LAN alone puts it in the category of "will buy" for me, but I was hoping it would be something that would match or beat the Asus P877-I, and it just doesn't. Reply
Foeketijn - Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - linkWhen you take overclocking out of the equation, B75 has it all, for the price just a tiny bit north of the old H61 chipset. Support for IB features (1600Mhz DDR3, PCI-e 3.0), Native Sata III, USB 3.0.
It wasn't intended for the DIY market but fits the bill perfectly in my opinion. Only the very very few who need to OC, +16Gb ram or multiple SSD's @ full 6 Gb/s need the Z77 chipset.
The only thing is, that us mere mortals can't predict is, if a much cheaper chipset is used, did the OEM also cheapskate on the critical parts to? I would love to see some in-depth component analysis which I see for example, when a PSU is taken apart.
Which components are used? how well is the soldering done, does it still work at a sauna lanparty, etc.
I might be alone in this, but I would find that much more valuable information than all the performance benchmarks together (race to the bottom, be dammed!).
Including the northbridge in the CPU made motherboard and CPU reviews so predictible (or borring).Since then, I'm only interested in stability, ease of installation (nicely covered) and practical use (fan controll, MEM compatibility ect).
<offtopic> Oh I loved the XP-m 2500+ siverpainting 2001 era where you actually could get a noticeable improvement of performance and not necessarily have to sacrifice stability or risk bankruptcy</offtopic> Reply
vanwazltoff - Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - linki picked up an asus p8z77-i deluxe/wd before christmas and made a beast gaming computer out of it with an i5-3750k OCed to 4.5ghz and a gtx670 =] Reply
vanwazltoff - Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - link*3570k Reply
Beaver M. - Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - linkLoved the POST screen measurements and the DPC latency testing. Something you dont see every day. Actually Ive never seen it, and yet I always wanted to know those.
However I am not really interested in the Z77s, since they have a horrible layout for my needs. Only the Asus one comes close to what I need, but I just dont buy Asus anymore because of several very bas experiences.
So, I wish you would also test the B75 and H77s. Reply
paksoy - Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - linkI love the features of this Asus mobo, but i want to use it in a really small form factor case like the Antec ISK 110 VESA Case.
I'm just worried that the height of the VRAM board would prevent it from using it with this case. Reply
mi1stormilst - Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - linkI still opted for the Gigabyte Z77N and love it... Reply
Sivar - Wednesday, January 02, 2013 - linkDoes this refer to the ALC889 playing an audio file encoded at 192KHz?
If so, does it really matter? Failing a test is never a good thing, but I know of no widely available 192KHz audio source, and such a source would have no benefit, nor would a 96KHz source. Reply
cjs150 - Wednesday, January 02, 2013 - linkI am a happy user of the AS Rock board in a silent HTPC. It works exceptionally well. However it is clear that some work still needs to be done on motherboard design.
MSata on back is excellent - now can we have it as SATA 3 because the better MSata SSDs are all Sata 3.
Placement of Sata connectors is often awkward on these boards. On edge and at right angles please.
Similarly I would love it if someone either did the 24 pin ATX power connector at right angles or someone manufactured a right angled converter that did not require de soldering the motherboard connector. Cable management in Mini-OTX is very hard and that would really help.
Finally, careful choice of RAM can eliminate issues Ian had about the closeness of the CPU socket preventing the use of many after market coolers. I use the Samsung green low profie memory, which is so low that any after market cooler can be used (and runs at 1.35v, is an unbelievably good overclocker and reasonably priced!) Reply
romrunning - Wednesday, January 02, 2013 - linkAs has been mentioned previously, the H77 chipset is great for those who do not need overclocking. I've used the Intel DH77DF, and I heartily recommend it. Since the DH77DF has an eSATA port (not too common), I've even been able to keep an eSATA dock that I used before USB 3.0 was more readily available. If you install this board into a Fractal Design Node 304 case, you can use all of the SATA ports as well. I've used it with a Silverstone SG05 case, and the loudest part of my setup is the fan on the graphics card (Radeon 7850).
One thing I've noticed, though, is the relatively low mic input from the front audio. Not sure if this is common to the Realtek ALC8xx chip series, but even after boosting the gain in Win7 to +30db, it still isn't quite as loud as an older AMD board I previously had (which didn't need a boost at all). Reply
Etern205 - Saturday, January 05, 2013 - linkHere is another model, that supports WiDi
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155... Reply
zilexa - Friday, January 11, 2013 - linkWill the upcoming Intel CPUs with integrated GTe graphics chip fit on these mobo's? If so these mITX mobos are VERY futureproof and ideal for an HTPC. Reply
doubledd - Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - linkI recently built a mini itx with the MSI Z77IA-53, Cooler Master Elite 120, Antec Kuhler 620, 16gb 1.35V ballistic memory, a 690GTX, a 3570k, default timings and a msata plextor SSD. Except the video card, the system was dirt cheap. With the card, 3D Mark 11 score of X6037.
Removal of the HDD cage was all that was required to make room for the radiator to mount to the existing front fan on this $45 case. Folding 100% load processor is 64 degrees....not great, but manageable for this BEAST.
While I consider Anandtech to be one of my trusted sources in reviews, I find it disappointing that they could be reviewing mini itx systems and yet be so out of touch with what people actually use these for. These are lan boxes or HTPCs and are supposed to be small and quiet. Why anyone would want a 8" tall by 8" diameter fan is beyond me. These boards are hardly bigger than a post card. Things are gonna be tight. Think out of the box a bit huh? There are quite a few mini-itx cases that can run or be modded with little effort to run, quiet liquid cooling.
It reminds me of the Consumer reports worst cars of 2013. Half of them are off road vehicles. The complaints are about suspension, shifting and road noise......no kidding? Reply
castl3bravo - Sunday, June 23, 2013 - linkI have found the Asus BIOS for my P8Z77-I Deluxe to be an abysmal mess. My CPU ratio is permanently stuck at 42. During some change of a setting or an upgrade to the latest BIOS, ASUS shoved a "hidden" ME upgrade as well. This process somehow corrupted my BIOS so now I can't overclock beyond ratio of 42.
There are other ASUS P8Z77 based m/b's having the same issue. I would suggest Anand have his team research the forums first before writing such glowing reviews of the BIOS for a vendor. I bought this board based on, what appears to be, an inexperienced review last year. Reading this followup on the BIOS is laughable--perhaps even negligent.
Here is but one example of the drama people are going through with this messed up BIOS.:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=23143... Reply


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Can Mass Media Campaigns Reduce Child Mortality
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A cluster-randomised trial will be undertaken in Burkina Faso to investigate whether a comprehensive mass media campaign using local radio stations can change behaviours on a scale large enough to result in measurable and sustainable reductions in under-five child mortality.
It is hypothesised that as a result of the scale and multi-pronged nature of the campaign, reductions of between 10% and 20% in child mortality will be achieved.
|Diarrhoea Malaria Pneumonia Breastfeeding Under-nutrition
|Behavioral: Local radio campaign to reduce under-five child mortality
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
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|Can Mass Media Campaigns Reduce Child Mortality
- Post neonatal under-five all cause mortality [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
- Under-5 child all cause mortality [ Time Frame: 1year ]
- Preventive behaviours for main causes of under-five children mortality [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
- Antenatal consultations during the last pregnancy which lasts more than 6 months and place of delivery
- Breastfeeding practices for the youngest under-five child
- Behaviours to prevent cases of diarrhoea and malaria in the youngest under-five child
- Knowledge [ Time Frame: 30-36 months after the start of the intervention ]
- Knowledge about danger signs during pregnancy, delivery and in young ill children
- Knowledge about preventive measure against malaria during pregnancy
- Knowledge about recommended breastfeeding behaviours
- Knowledge about transmission of malaria and diarrhoea
- Knowledge about health care seeking behaviours in young children suffering from diarrhoea, bad cough
- Cost-effectiveness of mass media campaigns in terms of dollars per disability-adjusted life year (DALY) averted [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
- Curative behaviours for main causes of under-five children mortality [ Time Frame: 15 days ]Health care behaviours to treat cases of diarrhoea, fever, cough and respiratory difficulties in the youngest under-five child during the 15 previous days
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|April 2015
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|April 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Active Comparator: intervention
seven clusters where radio media campaign will be broadcast.
Behavioral: Local radio campaign to reduce under-five child mortality
The media campaign is designed by Development Media International. It includes short "spots" and long format programs broadcast by rural community radios. Major topics to be addressed include: diarrhoea, water and sanitation, acute respiratory infections, fever/malaria, antenatal consultations, delivery in health facilities, breastfeeding, and child nutrition. The intervention is planned to start in March 2012 after completion of fieldwork for the baseline survey and will continue for 2.5 years.
No Intervention: control
Seven clusters where radio media campaign won't be broadcast.
Detailed Description:
The evaluation is conducted in 14 geographical locations throughout Burkina Faso. Seven of these 14 clusters have been randomly allocated to receive the mass media intervention while the remaining 7 clusters will serve as controls.
Data collection includes household surveys in all 14 clusters at three "key" times:
- At baseline: Before the implementation of the intervention, between December 2011 and February 2012 to measure the current level of child mortality and evaluate current knowledge and behaviours of relevance to child health.
- At midline: Fifteen months after implementation of the intervention to evaluate the coverage of the intervention (in the intervention clusters) and, in each cluster, knowledge and behaviours.
- At endline: Two and a half years after implementation of the intervention to evaluate intervention coverage (in the intervention clusters), knowledge and behaviours and child mortality.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|up to 5 Years (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Residence in study clusters
Exclusion Criteria:
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01517230
|Burkina Faso
|Centre Muraz
|Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, BP 390
|Principal Investigator:
|Simon N Cousens, MA
|London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
|Principal Investigator:
|Nicolas Meda, MD, PhD
|Centre Muraz
|Study Director:
|Sophie Sarrassat, PhD
|London School of Hygienne and Tropical Medicine
|Study Director:
|Moctar Ouedraogo, MsD
|Centre MURAZ / AfricSanté, Burkina Faso
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|Responsible Party:
|London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01517230 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
6028 ( Other Identifier: UK: Research ethics committee )
|Study First Received:
|January 9, 2012
|Last Updated:
|May 19, 2015
Keywords provided by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine:
Cluster-randomised trial
Comprehensive mass media campaign
Rural community radio
Under-five child mortality
Preventive and curative behaviours
Burkina Faso
Health care seeking behavior
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiratory Tract Infections
Signs and Symptoms, Digestive
Signs and Symptoms
Nutrition Disorders
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William H.(Hassan) Murphy, III
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Darlene Ajayi has a deep personal commitment to education and economic empowerment, and is a well-respected education and small business development specialist. She is a firm believer in preparing students to "make a job" instead of "preparing them to get a job." Prior to joining NFTE Baltimore, Darlene was employed by the United Stat es Information Service and the Institute for International Education, and served as the educational adviser to the US Consulate in Kaduna, Nigeria, promoting higher education opportunities in the United States. She has been recognized by NFTE as an Employee of the Year (2008) , and Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year (2003); and has received recognition from the City of Baltimore, Maryland State Department of Education, National Council on Economic Education and a host of other educational and civic organization for her dedication and commitment to youth empowerment. Darlene holds an undergraduate degree in business and public administration from the University of Baltimore and a Master's degree in Instructional Technology from Johns Hopkins University.


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Side Event: Statement by Ambassador Wittig on Germany's Ratification of the Third Optional Protocol to the UN CRC
(Statement as prepared for delivery by Ambassador Wittig at a side-event on the Ratification of the Third Optional Protocol to the UN Conference of the Right of the Child on a Communications Procedure – Making Children's Rights a Reality)
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"Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen
Let me begin by thanking Save the Children and the International Coalition for the OPCRC for initiating today's event to mark the first anniversary/birthday of the Third Optional Protocol to the CRC.
I am happy and proud to announce that just this morning, exactly one year after the signing of the Optional Protocol, I deposited our instrument of ratification for the Third Optional Protocol on a Communications Procedure to the UN Treaty Section. Germany is therefore now the third country to become a State Party to this new significant human rights instrument.
The responsiveness with which many states initially reacted to this Optional Protocol is impressive and will hopefully not relent. Only two months after its adoption by the General Assembly it was open to signatures by States. Subsequently, the first 20 states – Germany being one of them –signed the Optional Protocol during a public ceremony in Geneva last year.
From the beginning, my government stressed the importance of a swift ratification process in order to contribute our share in ensuring it enters into force in time. Reaching this goal was mainly fostered by two important aspects: First, by an intense and determined cooperation between the involved branches of government, especially by the devoted attitude of the officials in charge. And second, by the harmonious interplay between the German parliament and a civil society, that actively engaged in favor of the ratification. We are very grateful for their commitment and advocacy work in this regard
While the Convention of the Rights of the Child and the two first optional protocols provide for an extensive protection of children and their rights, in practice many children still experience violations of these rights in various forms. Whether they have to work, cannot attend school, are abused or do not receive adequate medical treatment, we have to give them a better voice and ensure their participation. With this new protocol, children may now appeal to the UN if they face violations of their human rights. The United Nations will be able to help and protect children better and more effectively. It is only when children have the right to be children, that is to play, learn and communicate without fear of beeing discriminated against or suffering from violence that they will be able to grow up to be content and responsible adults. Our societies depend on a healthy and prospering generation of children – they are our future.
The Optional Protocol will enter into force once ten countries will have ratified it. It is therefore of great importance that more member states follow the examples of Thailand, Gabon and my own country and become State Parties as early as possible. From our own experience we know that ratification usually entails a long administrative process. However, strong political will is necessary to accelerate the process and we encourage everyone to do their utmost to guarantee a speedy ratification .
Children deserve our full attention and we need to promote, protect and fulfill their rights. Let us strive as one to achieve a better future for our children.
Thank you."


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Did you know?Cape Vidal is the final resting place of the Dorothea, a gold-laden ship that foundered on a reef in 1898. Her exact location remains a mystery.
Cape Vidal, Sodwana Bay, uMkhuze, Kosi Bay, False Bay and Maphelane form part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site on the northern coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
Cape Vidal is named after Captain Alexander Thomas Emeric Vidal, a British Royal Navy surveyor responsible for charting the African coast during the 1820s.
The bay at Cape Vidal is a popular fishing, snorkelling and swimming spot with a sheltered launch site for boats.
Due to its location between two diverse environments, Cape Vidal offers travellers a choice between the wildlife of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and the marine life of the Indian Ocean – a true beach-and-bush destination.
The birdlife here is prolific, as are vervet monkey troops, and is best enjoyed by exploring the many self-guided trails leading into the wetlands around Lake Bhangazi.
Cape Vidal also provides access to the eastern shores of Lake St Lucia where reedbuck, hippo, crocodile and buffalo may be seen, along with many bird species. Further afield game parks like Hluhluwe-Imfolozi are home to rhino and other large game.
Humpback whales migrating north to Mozambique pass relatively close inshore, while game fish such as marlin and sailfish attract anglers. While frolicking in the waves you're just about guaranteed to see dolphin pods, especially in the early morning.
During December, endangered loggerhead and leatherback turtles arrive at the beaches to lay eggs in protected zones.
The summer months attract sun worshippers who revel in the swimming, surfing and sunbathing along the coast. Offshore reefs and clear water make snorkelling hugely popular, or you might prefer a guided tour to deeper waters.
Cape Vidal falls within a malaria zone, so it's imperative that you take preventative medication for three weeks before your expected arrival date.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife
Phone: +27 (0)33 845 1000
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Snorkel Safaris
Phone: +27 (0)82 257 5612
Email: email@example.com
Best time to visit
The gate entry to the Cape Vidal area operates in summer (October to March) between 05h00 and 19h00, and in winter (April to September) from 06h00 to 18h00. No late entry is permitted. The office is open from 08h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30 daily.
Around the area
The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve is a famous rhino reserve along the same coastal region.
Tours to do
Snorkelling safaris depart daily from St Lucia at 08h00.
What will it cost
There is a nominal entrance fee at the gate to the wildlife park. Check on seasonal prices by calling the Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife office listed above.
Length of stay
A weekend minimum, but more would be better to enjoy both the inland and marine attractions.
What to pack
Insect repellent, sunscreen, hat and fishing gear.
Where to stay
Cape Vidal Camp has log cabins with fully equipped kitchens and barbecue facilities. Bhangazi Bush Lodge, 10km from the camp, sleeps 8 guests in 4 fully equipped units. There are also 50 campsites in the dune forest along the beach.
What to eat
Fresh fish from the boats is often on sale to the public.
Best buys
Local crafters sell a variety of curios along the roadside, including beautifully carved wooden fish, wooden replica 4x4 vehicles, pots and mats.


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AN East Lancashire police officer who launched a biker safety campaign in memory of his father has spoken of his gratitude after 15,000 people watched his video.
Insp Dave Mangan, who is in charge of road policing in East Division, wanted to raise awareness of the dangers of riding while tired after his dad Mike, 72, was killed in Somerset when he was involved in a collision with an oncoming vehicle while overtaking.
Mike was on the last 10 miles of a 320-mile journey and his family believes that tiredness was a contributory factor.
Insp Mangan, 43, who lives in Turton and was with his dad at the time of the crash, said: "I would like to thank each and every one of you who viewed and shared the video.
" I've have been overwhelmed by the response. If it reminds just one person of the dangers faced by riding whilst tired it will be a success." Visit youtube/Wtijm9Sch-E to watch the video.


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Build A Strong Foundation From The Ground Up!
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Make your legs so big you will want to wear a kilt! Or at least your girlfriend will want you in a kilt...
An amazing thing has happened. There are a lot of guys out there with Iron Boots, but they just needed a good set of straps and some INSTRUCTION. The Atomic Athletic Leg Development DVD: Vol. 1 includes:
Iron Boot Training - From a bench, Standing, From a Chinning Bar;
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Barbell Leg Trainining, including: The Steinborn Lift, Deep Knee Bends v. Squatting, Barbell Hack Squats, The Jefferson Lift ...and MORE!
Plus tons of trivia, and why the greats from the past did it THAT way! It turns out that they also needed the instructional material to get their Classic leg training off the ground. We have included Iron Boot training as well as the classic leg training exercises of the past. Some of those classic strongman physiques included insane leg development, but they didn't have machines!
Do you have limited space? Do you have limited cash? Do you just want the most intense and functional leg training you can get? It is for those guys that we are offering this package, the Atomic Athletic Leg Development DVD & Course Combo.
Yes, you get the Atomic Athletic Leg Development Course Booklet and the Atomic Athletic Leg Development DVD: Vol. 1 in one combo package. As of January 1, 2016, the Atomic Athletic Leg Development Course Booklet is e-mailed to you as a PDF file. This means you can print off as many copies of it as you like! Make notes in it and just print off another copy. Print off extra copies for your friends! PDFs are great!
For those of you who wanted the York Leg Development Course, we warned you. They are sold out, and you may never get your chance to have one of those babies again. Yes, that was the same course with John Grimek on the cover. It was over 60 years old, and literally just came out of the celephane packing. As we said, "...these will not be around for long. It is just an introductory offer. They look brand new!" That couse is NOT included in this package. However, you will get the Atomic Athletic Leg Development DVD: Vol. 1. You get a little history AND you will learn how to properly perform iron boot exercises, as well as barbell exercises, all with classic equipment from the Atomic Athletic Collection. You have never heard of it? It is not something you can buy, but you can see it in use. Roger's barbell is estimated to be at least 100 years old. The Atomic Athletic Leg Development Course is the same course that is included with the Iron Boots.
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A petition calling for the Obama administration to allow Texas to secede has reached the minimum number of signatures needed for an official response from the White House.
Arlington resident Micah H. created the petition on the We the People petition section of the White House website, entitled "Peacefully grant the State of Texas to withdraw from the United States of America and create its own NEW government."
Petitions that gain at least 25,000 signatures in 30 days will receive an official response by the administration, according to the site.
Started Friday, three days after the election, it picked up almost enough signatures over the weekend, reaching the minimum for a response by Monday afternoon.
Mentioning the economy and the alleged lack of leadership from the government, the petition asks to withdraw from the U.S. because Texas has maintained a balanced budget and good economy.
Eighteen other states, including Louisiana, Alabama and Oregon, have gained thousands of signatures with similar petitions on the site, but as the Texas Tribune points out, Gov. Rick Perry is likely the only governor who has mentioned seceding himself.
"When we came into the nation in 1845, we were a republic, we were a stand-alone nation," Perry told bloggers in 2009. "And one of the deals was, we can leave anytime we want. So we're kind of thinking about that again."
Texas' major cities went to Obama in the election, despite the state remaining red. The trend in the major cities becoming more liberal has led some to wonder if Texas could become blue as early as 2016.
As a native Texan, I can't imagine a worse fate for Texans than secession, especially if the leader of the independent Texas is the anti-gay Perry. And I can't wait to see the Obama administration's response.
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Healthy Swaps: Saladsby Dana Angelo White in Meal Makeovers, June 17, 2010
Salads made our list of 9 Healthy Foods to Skip because they can be deceptively high in calories, especially if you pile on the toppings and dressing. But not all salads are calorie nightmares and it's ok to indulge in some –not all — of your favorite higher calorie ingredients. Use our tips to build a better salad.
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Zach Braff turns to Kickstarter
UPDATE: Hot on the heels of Kristen Bell's Veronica Mars campaign, Zach Braff has targeted a $2m raise to get his directorial follow-up to Garden State off the ground and had already received $1.54m or 57% in pledges as the end of the first day [24] approached.
Braff, who starred in TV hit Scrubs and directed and starred in Garden State, has turned to Kickstarter to fund his new feature Wish I Was Here and aims to shoot this summer in Los Angeles.
The actor/filmmaker will direct and star in the story, based on an original screenplay he wrote with his brother Adam Braff about a daydreamer who home schools two young relatives.
Stacey Sher and Michael Shamberg will produce through their Double Feature Films.
"I am often asked by my fans or by the press when I am promoting films in which I've acted, 'Why haven't you directed another film since Garden State?'" said Braff.
"The truth is, it's very hard to get small, personal films made without sacrificing some aspect of your artistic integrity… Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter could be a game-changer for independent films.
"Already 10% of the films at the most recent Sundance Film Festival had some Kickstarter money and that's growing exponentially."
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It's interesting to see if this will gather any traction on kickstarter. Almost as weird as Peter 'mainstream' Berg going to Cannes last year for funding coin
Based on the update here at top of page it looks like a lot withdrew as it's currently at $1.4m, but even if not raised as fast as Veronica Mars it's clearly going to get there (a huge amount of crowdfunding happens in the last 48 hours, especially if full amount not raised) and he's 70% there with 29 days to go. Braff's got more than a million followers on twitter. Even if half pledged just $2 he'd be halfway to his target.
This is a sure fire way to raise money if you've got a low budget and an established director and/or cast involved. It's also a smart use of the video message, especially the Jim Parsons bit, reach out to those legion of Big Bang fans too.
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U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about William A Chappelear
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about William A Chappelear Name: William A Chappelear Age at enlistment: 19 Enlistment Date: 25 Feb 1864 Rank at enlistment: Private State Served: Ohio Survived the War?: Yes Service Record: Enlisted in Company I, Ohio 53rd Infantry Regiment on 25 Feb 1864.Mustered out on 11 Aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. Birth Date: abt 1845 Sources: Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio
The 53rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry (or 53rd OVI) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.Contents
The 53rd Ohio Infantry was organized at Jackson, Ohio beginning September 3, 1861 and mustered in February 11, 1862 for three years service under the command of Colonel J. J. Appler.
The regiment was attached to District of Paducah, Kentucky, to March 1862. 3rd Brigade, 5th Division, Army of the Tennessee, to July 1862. 3rd Brigade, 5th Division, District of Memphis, Tennessee, to November 1862. 3rd Brigade, 5th Division, Right Wing, XIII Corps, Department of the Tennessee, November 1862. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Memphis, XIII Corps, to December 1862. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, XVII Corps, to January 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, XVI Corps, to July 1863. 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, XV Corps, to May 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, XV Corps, to July 1865. Department of Arkansas to August 1865.
The 53rd Ohio Infantry mustered out of service at Little Rock, Arkansas on August 11, 1865.Detailed service
Ordered to Paducah, Ky., February 16. Moved from Paducah to Savannah, Tenn., March 6–10, 1862. Expedition to Yellow Creek, Miss., and occupation of Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 14–17. Expedition toward Eastport, Miss., April 1–2. Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6–7. Corinth Road, Monterey, April 8. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. March to Memphis, Tenn., via Moscow, Lafayette, Grand Junction and Holly Springs, June 1-July 21. Duty at Memphis and along Memphis & Charleston Railroad until November. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign. Operations on the Mississippi Central Railroad to the Yockna River November 1862 to January 1863. Moved to LaGrange, Tenn., January 1863, and duty there until June. Moved to Memphis, thence to Young's Point, La., June 9–12. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., June 12-July 4. Advance on Jackson, Miss., July 4–10. Bolton's Ferry July 4–6. Siege of Jackson July 10–17. Camp at Big Black until September 26. Moved to Memphis, thence march to Chattanooga, Tenn., September 26-November 20. Operations on Memphis & Charleston Railroad in Alabama October 20–29. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23–27. Tunnel Hill November 23–24. Missionary Ridge November 25. March to relief of Knoxville, Tenn., November 28-December 28. Duty at Scottsboro, Ala., until March 1864. Veterans on furlough until April. Atlanta Campaign May to September. Demonstrations on Resaca May 8–13. Near Resaca May 13. Battle of Resaca May 14–15. Advance on Dallas May 18–25. Operations on line of Pumpkin Vine Creek and battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills May 25-June 5. Operations about Marietta and against Kennesaw Mountain June 10-July 2. Bush Mountain June 15. Assault on Kennesaw June 27. Nickajack Creek July 2–5. Ruff's Mills July 3–4. Chattahoochie River July 6–17. Battle of Atlanta July 22. Siege of Atlanta July 22-August 25. Ezra Chapel, Hood's 2nd sortie. July 28. Flank movement on Jonesboro August 25–30. Near Jonesboro August 30. Battle of Jonesboro August 31-September 1. Lovejoy's Station September 2–6. Operations against Hood in northern Georgia and northern Alabama September 29-November 3. Turkeytown and Gadsden Road, Ala., October 25. March to the sea November 15-December 10. Siege of Savannah December 10–21. Fort McAllister December 13. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April 1865. Salkehatchie Swamps, S.C., February 2–5. Cannon's Bridge, South Edisto River, February 8. North Edisto River February 11–13. Columbia February 16–17. Battle of Bentonville, N.C., March 20–21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 24. Advance on Raleigh April 10–14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington, D.C., via Richmond, Va., April 29-May 20. Grand Review May 24. Moved to Louisville, Ky., June, thence to Little Rock, Ark., and duty there until August.Casualties
The regiment lost a total of 276 men during service; 4 officers and 76 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 6 officers and 190 enlisted men died of disease.Commanders
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Whether it's the freedom of the open road or the precision and distinctive beauty of the bikes themselves, motorcycle enthusiasts are passionate about the ride.
While Nick rarely shares the secrets of his trade, he agreed to give us this interview about his use of Sharpie markers on this classic motorcycle:
After you landed on the overall design concept, what were the next steps for contributing that vision to paper?
I started out doing a lot of research on traditional Japanese imagery and colors. I wanted to stick with the classic Sharpie colors as my main stay…after that, it was just a matter of what tip shapes and sizes would work well together on each motorcycle part.
How did you transfer the design onto the bike? Transfer paper.
What type of Sharpie marker did you use to:
Outline: Industrial Fine Point & Extra Fine Point in black.
Fill: First a base coat using the Chisel Tip and then I filled in with Chisel Tip and Fine Point
Embellishment/added detailing: Fine Point with three similar colors in each color family to blend in a circular motion.
Were there any special techniques you used to ensure the marker ink lay down properly or covered the area properly? I used small, tight, circular motions.
Did you blend any of the marker colors to create custom colors, and if so, how? Again using three similar colors to add to the main base color to complement it and blend.
Were there any other techniques or tips in the early stages to note? Yes. When blending colors, make sure the ink is still wet in order to blend easily. You have to work quickly.
Once you completed the finished design, what did you do to seal it? What type of sealant did you use? First, I applied three light mist coats of Dupont 622 Intercoat Adhesion Promotor. Then I let it sit for four hours to dry thoroughly. The final clear coat was Dupont g2 4500S Fast Activator.
Did you encounter any special challenges with the ink application and if so, how do you suggest managing them? Make sure the colors are dry before moving on to the next color or they will bleed.
Do you recommend lay artists give this a try on their own bikes? Any tips for a practice run? Yes, but try to practice on an old gas tank or fender if possible.
What do you like best about Sharpie markers for creating your designs? What makes them unique? What do they bring to the design that other art tools, i.e. spray finishing, don't? Sharpie markers give you the ability to blend three similar colors together. In automotive painting, it is just not the norm to blend colors like that. Using Sharpie markers was both exciting and intimidating at first but I got the hang of it quickly after a few test runs. It was great to have the markers right at your reach…the color reference is so visual that way.
This weekend, the bike will make its debut at the Irwin Tools Night Race in Bristol, Tenn., where Ben will take it for a lap around the track during pre-race ceremonies tonight. Sharpie is a partial sponsor of the NASCAR race. Irwin Tools and Sharpie are sister brands, both part of the Newell Rubbermaid family. Here's a sneak peak of Ben's trial run Thursday night:
Start With Sharpie
The Sharpie Harley couldn't have come at a better time as Sharpie launches its new Start with Sharpie campaign.
The campaign focuses on the legions of Sharpie fans (almost 2 million on Facebook alone) using Sharpie products in inspiring and creative ways, challenging them to start something with Sharpie. To find out how you can submit your Sharpie creation to the Sharpie gallery and be part of Sharpie's You Tube Takeover, visit www.sharpie.com.
If the president of Sharpie can start something this cool, what are you gonna start?


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Skydro Ceiling Light by Artemide
The Artemide Skydro Ceiling Lights designed by Ross Lovegrove are ceiling mounted sculptures of shiny pebbles. Available in an electrified and non-electrified versions, the non electrified version will bounce the ambient light in the room around off the surface of the pebbles. The electirifed version has little suspended pebbles which hang down from the rest and offer indirect light.


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I did some work for one of my clients and half the way I realized I had under-quoted him so I decided to give up. I offered to issue a full refund to him but as it has now passed the refund period of 60 days in PayPal, I can't issue the refund the normal way - there's no refund option any more 60 days after the transaction.
So it seems to me the only way to return the money is via Send Money. Or is it?
If it is, my question is, is it safe / advisable for me to do it this way? What if I have sent the money and then he does something to reverse the original payment? Like a dispute or chargeback or something? As far as I know, the original payment is not reversible at this point, or is it?
Any suggestion and help would be appreciated, thanks!
You can still send money by pay-pal as long as you have the recipients email address.
Thanks for the reply. I know I can send the money back to the payer but I want to know is it safe and advisable to do so? What if I sent the money and the receiver (a.k.a the original payer) reverse the original payment and I end up losing the money.
I would have thought Paypal would still be the best bet as you will have a trail that Paypal can see; make sure you mark the payment as a refund payment. If you start involving another company you will have more problems as you will have two companies you are dealing with.
The original payment was funded by a bank checking. Is it safe to refund the money to him?
Life is full of risks and you are going to have to decide. But you have had their for the initial 60days and you have been waiting for somebody here to tell you what to do for 3 days. If I was your customer I would be starting to think you are not going to return the money and would be thinking about taking some sort of action anyway.
I would have thought as long as you have evidence of what has happened and deal with the same company for the refund as the original payment you should be safe.
Thanks a lot Rubble for the help! I manually reached PayPal Shanghai and they issued the refund for me.
It is safe. There is a small fees though.
You can actually contact paypal and they can change the settings in your account so you can issue a refund for up to 120 days.


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A POLICE car was in collision with a driver of a car which had failed to stop.
The collision took place around 6.06pm near Sherborne.
A Dorset Police vehicle was following a black Peugeot GTI which failed to stop as requested.
The Peugeot left the road and collided with a road sign.
The male occupant alighted from the Peugeot and the police car, that was following, then was in collision with the driver on the B3146 at Osehill Green just off the A352 toward Glanvilles Wootton between Dorchester and Sherborne.
A 28-year-old man from Yeovil sustained a serious injury to his arm and was taken to Dorset County Hospital.
He was arrested for driving related offences.
A road closure was in place between the junction of the A352 with the B3146 and at the junction of the B3146 and Park Lane to allow specialist officers to investigate the scene.
Police Sergeant Dave Stroud, of Dorset Police's Traffic Unit, said: "I am appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward and contact police.
"I would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the manner of driving of either vehicle leading up to the collision."
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"Words are things: and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think."
Lord Byron
I thought about you today. As I often do when the dew drips, I imagined how you are going to perceive these words. I analyze the possible outcomes that will come from this interaction, and am ever curious as to whether I am making a positive impact in your life through these explanations of my experience. I dream that, in fact, I am, but I have not always been swayed by the warmth of guarantee concerning that assumption.
As the moments pass, even the highlights before my eyes feel finite, and yet my heart whispers infinitely. I conclude through realistic means, as doing so keeps me updated on the present situation, and yet my thoughts are constantly wandering off the beaten path, generating every which direction that could find itself beneath the tip of the compass needle. I am flirtatious with the unknown, the irrational and the disproportionate because those concepts, although often enough radically random when verbalized, create for me melody within the melodrama.
T.S. Eliot wrote that "every experience is a paradox in that it means to be absolute, and yet is relative; in that it somehow always goes beyond itself and yet never escapes itself."
Every time I write I want it to be the most earth-shattering, jaw-dropping, explosive remnant of captured essence that your eyes have ever come across, and yet I realize that it is not. I want to sound as if I know the temperature that each star burns at, the outcome of every equation and the rhythm of any note that holds a tone, but I realize that I am simply sharing what it is that I am thinking.
I find a deep sense of comfort in that conclusion because I cannot share the thoughts of another, for I would not do them justice, but this arrangement allows me to supply my own at no cost. I was just taking a break in writing this piece, and while out on my patio I saw four people step out of a vehicle but just for a stretch of seconds. Two men shook hands, a woman gave away hugs like they were gifts on Christmas, and the minuscule amount of awkwardness in the situation was muffled by the mutual affection of a parent, a son, a lover and a friend apparent to all witnesses. It made me think, as to be capable of distribution.
I write because I want you to read it. I want you to love it. I can accept it if you hate it, but my greatest hope is that you can relate it to your own life, as I'm ever escorting the possibility that you might feel something exceptional from it. I am trying to travel outside of myself by giving what I hope to be whimsical intuitiveness of our universal connection, and yet I am relying on myself entirely concerning creation of the parameters of this path we are sharing on our travel. I want each sentence to be of itself, this piece to speak to you as you read, and yet I desire this to be a fundamental moment in your life that you look back on with anticipation in discerning what choices to make and what routes to take.
These words truly are things. They have been a bed upon which to rest during the days I've been most weary. They have been a river that grows when my tears are shed to mold the flow towards the greater ocean. They have been a game we've played for what seems like ages, and yet at other times barely a day's length. They have been a victory for me in a race where no one ever finishes in second place.
My editor asked with her ever-appreciated exuberance whether I thought that Lord Byron would be the type of guy she and I would like to kick it with some time, and this is what I think.
Any individual with a laugh flowing from their lungs, any place that is a home to those that own even a sliver of the pie, any person who knows not the presence of enemies, but the true definition of friend, those are the "things" I cherish most in life.
When I write, I sense the light of the stars burning up the night, the finale of the fight, flocks forgetting height, born for the first time into flight. I think my greatest desire in sharing it with you is that an equal result may come to be your close companion.
What do you think?
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A ONE-IN-1000 flood around the Hawkesbury-Nepean would put 43,000 residents at risk, affect 14,000 homes and cause $8 billion worth of damage, a group of 10 western Sydney councils has warned.
Such a flood, statistically similar to the one that occurred in Queensland early last year, has a 0.1 per cent chance of occurring every year.
The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils has renewed its calls for state and federal governments to urgently address threats of potential floods around the Hawkesbury-Nepean.
Even a repeat of the flood of 1867 would affect an estimated 7600 homes with about 1200 of those destroyed and cause damage worth up to $3 billion, the group said.
Prevention measures estimated to cost $500 million could include raising the wall of the Warragamba Dam, which overflowed in March.
Infrastructure NSW last month backed the implementation of Hawkesbury-Nepean flood plain mitigation measures as a key recommendation of its 20-year strategy, First Things First.
The organisation president, Tony Hadchiti from Liverpool, said the flooding was a serious concern.
A study showed 21,000 residential buildings stood on the flood plain - more than 5000 more than previously thought, and an extra 143 hectares of commercial and industrial property built since 1990, he said.


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Hia everyone,
It's great to be part of this league and I look forward to participate with each and everone of you. The expansion draft is over and both TJ and me have our provisional teams.
This is how mine looks like at the moment:
Utrecht Lions:
Luke Ridnour (G)
J J Redick (G)
Ramon Sessions (G)
AJ Price (G)
OJ Mayo (GF)
Kelenna Azubuike (GF)
DeMar DeRozan (GF)
Mike Dunleavy Jr. (GF)
Richard Jefferson (GF)
Rashard Lewis (F)
Mehmet Okur (CF)
Drew Gooden (CF)
Basically everyone on my team IS available. But, at the right price, offcourse, so if you see a trade here then let me know about it and we can see if there's something there that can be worked out.
Just know that if you send me a proposal I will always get back to you. Maybe not always on the same day, but certainly soon.


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Top 5 Worst Exercise Habitsby Dana Angelo White in Diets, Healthy Tips, June 8, 2011
I work with clients to establish safe and smart diet and exercise regimens. Unfortunately, there's a lot of incorrect information out there! Here are the top 5 exercise faux pas I commonly come across.
1.) Same Old, Same Old
Many people tend to settle in to the same exercises day after day. Routines that were once a challenge become easier as you gain strength and endurance. This can also lead to injuries from overworked muscles and weakening in ones that aren't getting enough attention. Mix things up to keep your muscles strong and endurance peaked.
2.) Going Through the Motions
I always see folks at the gym that spend more time chatting it up than working it out. Others just mindlessly run through a series of machines without paying any attention on how to properly use them (the directions are right there on the equipment). If you aren't breaking a sweat, you probably aren't working hard enough.
3.) Over Committing
When considering starting an exercise regimen, too much too soon can lead to mental overload and physical injury. Don't expect to go from never exercising to working out 7 days a week. Set realistic goals and work your way up – you'll be much more likely to stick to it.
4.) Heating Things Up
I still hear ridiculous stories about plastic suits and people spending hours in saunas fully dressed in order to shed extra pounds. Not only is this ineffective, it can lead to serious health problems like dehydration and heat illness which can be life threatening. Always wear breathable loose clothing when exercising and stay hydrated to allow your body's natural cooling mechanisms to do their job.
More tips on how to stay hydrated
5.) Go, Go Gadgets
Those commercials sure are appealing but weights that shake, electrodes that zap your abs and sneakers that promise to give you a better butt aren't all they're cracked up to be. Not only are they a waste of money, some might leave you with nothing but a trip to the orthopedic surgeon. Just like there's no magic pill for a better diet there are no magic gadgets to do the exercise for you. Get moving and consult with a qualified personal trainer or strength and conditioning coach to find out what type of equipment is right for you.
TELL US: Are you guilty of any of these exercise no-nos?
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana's full bio »


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Street Chic: Paris Fashion Week
Why she's on our radar: With her eclectic look, which includes dip-dyed hair and red and floral headpieces, Flower could easily be mistaken for Tavi (in her early days). We had to do a double take when we stumbled upon her blog.
Her blog: It's not just her quirky style that suggests she might have Gevinson's chops, it's her countercultural voice, too. She covers a hodgepodge of topics ranging from adventures in achieving Debbie Harry's hair color to exams to unicorns.
Her style: "A vague mash-up of a cat lady and a glitter-obsessed toddler, involving lots of clumpy shoes, patterned tights, band T-shirts, and spiked necklaces. What I wear is generally a reflection of whatever I'm currently obsessed with, which at the moment is Joan Jett, Bowie, Harold and Maude, and vintage books on nature."
Why she's on our radar: In between school and her extracurricular activities, Horton finds time to wax poetic about everything from rising designers (Meadham Kirchhoff) to fashion queens (Miuccia Prada).
Her blog: "I blog whenever I can so don't expect any reliability. I am a feminist, a photographer, and a fashion maverick. I AM OPHELIA HORTON."
Her style: "Princess bitch-face crossed with a mermaid, slouchy queen, or something. But that's kind of cliché."
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Trendy new hotel for Pretoria
All the entertainment areas are on one level, so the vibe and energy of the experience will be felt from check-in till check-out. - Protea Hospitality Group CEO, Arthur Gillis
The Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Menlyn is currently under construction - the hotel will be a welcome addition to accommodation options in the administrative capital of South Africa, Pretoria.
The new hotel is the flagship property in the trendy Summit Place lifestyle development and is set to open in the first quarter of 2014. Summit Place is situated just across the way from Menlyn Park Mall, a popular restaurant and shopping district.
Protea Hospitality Group CEO, Arthur Gillis, is excited about the hotel and the pace of the building construction and says that the architectural design offers a new take on outdoor/indoor urban luxury.
He says, 'All the entertainment areas are on one level, so the vibe and energy of the experience will be felt from check-in till check-out.'
Once complete, the hotel will consist of 178 rooms (including 10 suites and 40 inter-leading rooms), a conference centre, bar and restaurant, public areas to relax and socialise and 220 underground parking bays.
Gillis says the pool is the piece de resistance of the cutting-edge urban design of the hotel. 'The pool deck is the main focal point. It will contain private pods with fireplaces ideal for socialising, meeting and entertaining,' he says.
Another key aspect of the hotel is the well-equipped conference centre that will be available for meetings, conferences, training, launches and events. Gillis says, 'The conference centre is an incredible space. It'll be a double-storey facility that comprises two large multi-use conference venues accommodating up to 450 delegates. The ground floor will have a ramp to allow for easy access for product and vehicle launches and there are also four board or meeting rooms ideal for strategic meetings, board meetings or breakaway rooms.'
The hotel is aimed at the business traveller who is looking for an edgy sense of style and who wants to be in the heart of this vibrant lifestyle and entertainment district.


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Currently have a wordpress site project which is hosted and managed in the US.
The sites visitors are all New Zealand based.
Is a linux cpanel vps server, has 1.5gb ramusing 38% ram on average, average load 1.35 (16cpus shared)
Traffic:17,000 visits per day24,000 page views a day
This site has a high page load 1.2mb each page(lots of images, maps, functions etc)161 cpu requests per page (including external).
Plaform:wordpressCache:Wp-supercacheWebserver:LightspeedCDN:MAX CDNplugins:21 (all required)
Within two months paid traffic will increase to 100,000 visits a day (roughly 130,000 page views a day)
Will i need to go to a dedicated? and what specs would you recommend
This needs to be fully managed and secured by the host 99.999% uptime business critical
There is a Hybrid vps plan available with guaranteed 4cores and 10gb ram will this surfice?
Is a 100mbps port ok to run this?
I'm asking as my current host is unable to give me an estimation without trying the plan.
Thanks for your help
Please check your requirements, especially the amount of RAM.
I run both NZ and US websites out of servers in the US. Fast loading times since Hamilton stopped being such a bottleneck!
For that level of Page Views you want 1, maybe 2 dedicated servers (1 web, 1 database) with fast disks - SAS RAID10 recommended. You will start to run into database performance issues with that level of PV, most won't support the heavy I/O that it will have.
cough Cloud hosting (scales with need), Amazon, Microsoft Windows Azure both offer fantastic cloud hosting as well as full CDNs.
You mean the same Amazon that consistently has major failures every quarter?
I wouldn't know, I don't personally use Amazon's services in that regard. I've been using Azure, personally.
Hi Matt,
As you well know (running a hosting company), no service can guarantee 100% uptime.
As people try to save money using cloud service by using inexpensive, low latency network connectivity between zones; however although this saves money it is an inherent risk as opposed to people duplicating their web sites in each region. This zone based hosting comes with some types of access problems. DB's for example, can be really bad if their stuck in different zones; not to mention the 'what happens if a hurricane hits region X,Y, X'. When networking, hardware routing, and or too much mirroring bandwidth clog up zones this approach can be less than 100%. It still however offers people a way to do it so they can afford it, that they otherwise may not if choosing a traditional host (in all of their worldly locations).
Non network connectivity between zones types of hosting should always be more stable, but doesn't offer the same promise of spreading the latency (at a low cost) between the zones.
It kills me as marketers branded 'Cloud Hosting' and many seemed to forget the fact that there is still networking, blade servers, cabiling and possibly clustering technologies and wireless technologies that have the same potential to fail as they always did. All cloud has allowed us to do is to spread around risk, but it doesn't eliminate it.
I'm certain that your service runs well and that you do very much know what your are talking about. My only point is that there may be different reasons that someone scales up a service in Amazon or Windows Azure as they may be happy with the pricing and the service most of the time and can deal with the types of service outages come with the territory. Otherwise someone should look at hosting in a less complicated environment that has a better chance of overall stability.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Rescuers in Columbus have pulled a 5-year-old child and a man who tried to rescue the child from an icy apartment complex pond.
Multiple media outlets report the two victims were in the water for several minutes before being rescued early Thursday night. Two medical helicopters arrived at the scene to transport the victims, whose conditions weren't immediately known.
The pond was at an apartment complex on the city's southeast side. Temperatures in Columbus rose to the mid-40s Thursday after several days with overnight temperatures well below freezing.


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i have to programm something and i need it done as soon as possible
it must not be completed, but i need to hand something in
i know how to programm, but not with python and i dont have that much time to learn it now
therefore i am looking for someone who has time now and can help me a little bit
what i need to programm:
i need a python file, client.py, which should read a file, cut it into pieces and send it to an other python file (server.py)
the server.py file should get the pieces and join them into one piece
part2: make a simple redundancy, which allows to send a part a few times
part3: make a simple XOR forward error connection with creating a file who stores how much files has been send it will be send to the server.py. The server.py check of smt is missing and then call for the missing part
i have already started, i have part1 half and part2 finished, but my code looks not right and i need someone to check it and helps if something is wrong and to answer some question
how much i pay?
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Welcome to NFTE Chicago's Volunteer Homepage
We deliver entrepreneurship education at 31 schools in approximately 80 classes throughout Chicago. Volunteers provide valuable experiences and personal stories, and are business mentors to our students. Our volunteer-guided field trips to local businesses and class visits from businesspersons help students to connect their classroom learning to the world around them.
Our volunteers
Our volunteers are diverse individuals—corporate executives at major national and international companies, entrepreneurs, young professionals, retired executives, and mid-level managers—who represent all aspects of business operations. They are enthusiastic about entrepreneurship and helping students define their pathway to prosperity. Our volunteers have a direct and lasting influence on the personal and professional successes of our young people.
Become a NFTE volunteer
As a volunteer, you can choose from several exciting volunteer opportunities that range from one-hour, one-day classroom options to multiple-days service with a school or class on a regular basis. Our program works with many corporations and associations to create team volunteer opportunities for community outreach programs. To find an opportunity that interests you and fits your schedule, review the brief descriptions of our four principle volunteer positions here.
Getting started as a NFTE Chicago volunteer is simple. Click the "new volunteer application" button and complete the application. You can also contact Erica Wheeler at firstname.lastname@example.com or 773-546-9339 for more information about volunteering.
Our program model
Our program model is classroom-based with entrepreneurship curricula that teach math and literacy skills in the context of developing a business plan. Programs are rigorous, experiential, and vital to students' futures, and volunteers from local businesses share their expertise in our classrooms.
Our program model is innovative and relevant, and it inspires students. It teaches them the necessary presentation, leadership, and problem-solving skills for continuing their education and contributing to the economy by either running their own businesses or joining the workforce. The strong financial literacy skills that students learn help them to make and manage money.
At the end of the course, students have a chance to compete for seed money through a series of business plan competitions that progress from their classroom, to Chicago citywide, to NFTE's national competition held in New York City. Watch the short video What We Do: A Look into NFTE Chicago to get a peek inside NFTE Chicago!
Our student participants
Our students come from low-income communities throughout the nation, which are often rife with crime, violence, and high-dropout rates. However, our entrepreneurship education program gives students hope and helps them improve their lives. We motivate students to stay in school and learn. When students realize how math, reading, and communication skills can make or break their own entrepreneurial venture, their vision of the world changes. They learn to recognize the opportunities for success all around them.