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Sigma announces details of support program for full-price SD1 buyers
Sigma has announced details of the promised support scheme for customers who bought the company's SD1 DSLR prior to the price cut. Buyers of the SD1 at the original price of $6,899 can claim 40 'points' that can be redeemed against other Sigma products. The points are worth up to around ¥400,000 (roughly $4800) when used against Sigma products at their MSRP on the day the SD1 price cut was announced. Customers have until May 31st to register for the offer.
The offer is valid irrespective of where the camera was bought. SD1 Merrill buyers are not eligible for the program.
Click here for more details from Sigma USA
I don't think Sigma's own DSLR-lenses are capable of yielding good images on the SD1. Almost every image I have seen from the SD1 have been soft and blurry in the corners. I think the DP1 and DP2 Merill cameras will be a completely different story. My DP2 is razor sharp all over.
Now that is what I call extensive customer support. Shows that Sigma does indeed care for people that buy their products. Some other companies should really take Sigma as an exmaple consideriung such issues.
you guys are daft to sink a bunch of money into sigma lenses. they could stop this experiment in a 3rd part lens producer building cameras any day and you will never get an upgraded body again
Look up Sigma SA-300, SA-5, SA-7 and SA-9. It's not like the Sigma CEO woke up one day and thought: "Hey, let's make a DSLR!"
They seem to be doing quite well for themselves, and it also seems that when they decided to make SD-9, they made a conscious decision to choose a unique sensor rather than the commonly used Sony ICX413AQ or anything else.
They seem to be doing well enough to have been able to buy Foveon, after all.
Just bought a D3s second hand in top shape for just €900. How does that compare to a almost six times more expensive Sigma? Even if the latter is brand new (27.000 shuttercounts on a D3s is nothing).
I got a used Canon EOS-1 Ds from my uncle for free! How does that compare to your Nikon???
Such comparisons do not hold water. Sigma management apparently made a serious blunder. However, the SD1 is what it is and if you want that specific sensor you will pay the price.
Any rebates on the D3X?
Dang it!!
Can Sigma go back to the original price for a day so I can buy one and get the $4,800 worth of more Sigma stuff?
I guess not. Too late for me. I'll just have to go to a corner and pout.
OK, seriously, I think it is an unusual kind of support to the customer. Thumbs up to such an initiative.
I agree that a lens adapter would be a great idea. Many people already have the expensive Canon or Nikon lenses (and a dozen people or less have Leica's, j/k).
Good job, Sigma. Now go make the adapter & watch the SD1 sales graph shooting up rapidly!!
given sigma's msrps this is more like 2500 bucks
It's not technically possible to create an adapter for Canon (same flange distance) unless it also contained a teleconverter, Other DSLRs may be possible but the adapter would be extremely thin and be manual operation only.
FYI the Sigma mount is actually physically identical to the Canon EF mount, but uses a different electronic protocol so isn't compatible.
@Andy: You got it the wrong way around. The Mount is similar to Pentax K, the Protocol is the Canon EOS protocol...
I still think the dumbest move they made was not releasing this camera with the option of Nikon or Canon mounts.
Many more people might have considered it if they had been able to do so without needing to buy Sigma lenses just to put on it - and the Nikon and Canon glass would usually outperform the Sigma glass so the results might have been even better.
Leica R? You really think the five users of that system would buy a reduced frame Sigma?
I agree about Nikon and Canon mounts, though. Heck, it would be great if Sigma made a slightly shorter flange distance mount and supplied adapters for any lens (or sold them as accessories).
They're not open systems, yet Sigma freely makes lenses compatible with them.
BTW, remember Kodak DSLR/c? That one wasn't made by Canon or in any collaboration with them.
There's nothing preventing Sigma from making cameras like these, it just depends on market acceptance.
R&D for the new sensor is a sunk cost, but manufacturing costs do affect the final price. SD1 had to have razor-thin margins. It now finally makes sense.
Sigma sells thousands, not millions, of cameras. Note that they didn't make 15 megapixel versions of DP1 or DP2 until now -- they wouldn't sell at all.
Time passed, development went on, and now Sigma is finally able to sell SD1 at sensible prices.
Arguing for lower price of the original SD1 is simply daft. Especially if by a factor of ten. Maybe that's what it's worth to the mass market. But lowering the price would cause them to lose thousands on every camera sold, and if more people bought them, the sooner would Sigma go under.
Sigma released the original SD1 as a matter of pride and ongoing support to those few photographers that have already heavily invested in Sigma gear.
In that way, SD1 has fulfilled its role and I for one applaud Sigma for releasing it, more so now that they really show their support to long-time Sigma users.
Sigma have to be applauded for this offer, it is a genuine gesture of good faith to their customers......it is a pity more companies do not show the same level of commitment to their customers.
Unusual of any major brand name manufacturer to do this, but at least it is a welcome gesture to those who purchased in good faith.
It needs a canon mount so you can seamlessly use the much better L lenses with this excellent sensor. Sigma already uses a modified canon architecture for their firmware, I doubt that it'd be hard to get EF lenses to talk to it.
I had the opportunity to shoot with an SD1 for a month on loan. I shoot with a Canon 5D MK II and am very happy with it. However as a result of my experience with the SD1---I'm going to purchase one. Here is one of the images I shot with the SD1. http://www.pbase.com/garydmercer/image/141835496. It is one of many test shot images I posted from the SD1. It performed wonderfully with a prime 50mm prime lens. I love the build and the camera has one of the quietest silkiest shutters I've ever experienced in a DSLR.
The SD1 is a success and the price drop was a good move by Sigma in addition to the support program for buyers who paid the higher price. Smart move Sigma!
Who is running this company, Moe, Larry, or Curly?
I think it's Curly.
...so it was a "lets see who is dumb enough to buy it at this price" campaign.
Curly: 1 Customers: 0
Sigma is the largest privately owned third party lens manufacturer in the world. They sell over 40 different lenses including two DSLR cameras. Sounds successful to me.
This is way too late. Other new FF cameras, real FF cameras, are here. What was Sigma thinking when they released a camera at that price in the first place. and what is it thinking now? I don't know how much they researched market conditions, the economic climate, and photographers' needs and affordability. I am sure of just one thing, what it thinks of photographers' intelligence.
Given that the brand loyalists were the ones buying at the highest price it is a stand up move by Sigma--and nececessary one so as to not alienate these people. No move by Sigma is going to make everyone happy or feel 'whole' for the price drop, however, it is done. For me, I am interested in the new use of the sensor in the compact camera...but I will be wary of the price at release.
I think Sigma should do the really honest thing and refund the money they ripped off people IN CASH. None of this "as long as you buy more of our products" rubbish! This is dispicable. My opinion of Sigma has just hit rock bottom.
Those who purchased the camera at the original price were aware of what they were buying and of what the features were, and decided it was worth it. All electronics devalue, and a rapid price drop like this seems extreme, but is really no different. Getting a bonus of $4800 worth of lenses, accessories, cameras, whatever, is a pretty good deal for someone who bought this camera because they were satisfied with what they were getting at the original price.
If the people who bought the SD1 at the original price wanted their dollars more than that camera, then they would have kept them and not bought the camera. I don't think Sigma owes them anything, but since people will "feel" ripped off by it, it makes sense for them to offer something.
I think it's commendable that Sigma does this.
You now have credit towards more Simga products and as a SD owner it has true value......very good move on Sigmas part overall.
A ff Foveon would truly be impressive and I'm sure it's being considered.....good luck to Simga.
Sigma, did you forget to do market research? If yes, we are telling you we need an affordable FF.
Im impressed by Sigma. Thats new..
Sigma, try tu put on the market a affordable FF, and maybe you win the race at a affordable FF camera.Canon and Nikon have pretty nose prancing to take this step. Anyway, who buy a Sigma SD1 at this price tag of $6,899, when Nikon put a D4 for 6k, and a D800 for 3k, and Canon with 3.3k?
totally embarrassing for Sigma imo, those SD1s must be in a warehouse collecting layers of dust for them to slash prices like this, the original price was beyond wacko and so is this price cut totally beyond wacko again
Sigma is not large and as for the price, they simply could not miss by this much and have had some elaborate, clever plan. They goofed, plain and simple. They are also hobbled by their name (reputation) which, fairly or unfairly is not the best.
no way they knew. the price drop is because they werent selling. and they are not selling because the sensor is to small. a dx sensor at this price point is fu-cking nuts
I wonder how many people actually bought the camera at its original price. I reckon not too many, because sales were so bad that they had to slash the price. The Foveon sensor is simply too small to be competitive. This camera has the biggest sensor Sigma has ever put in a DSLR, but it is still too small at 1.5x crop. Perhaps Sigma should explore the idea of a full frame Bayer sensor instead of sticking with the Foveon only strategy.
A camera company fixes a problem, really fixes a problem, and many people bad mouth Sigma.
This will help all of us because now Sigma set a precedent.
Thank you Sigma.
Congratulation early adopters. You now have a the possibility to get some quality glass and one more SD1 for free. And congratulations Sigma for a wise move.
This camera has been discontinued...? Surely was not a huge success...
It's being replaced by the same camera with a different name without the stupid price: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/846208-REG/Sigma_C26900_SD1_Merrill_Digital_SLR.html
The special about Sigma is that they use Foveon sensors. The special about Foveon sensor is that they have full resolution for chrominance.
Simply put.
You dont need Bayer interpolation, you dont need AA filter. You just need freakishly good lens. :D
And some color profiling would help.
Sigma's following HP path: no buyers - offer a deep discount, still no buyers - start a fire sale and liquidate the stock. Next announcement will be $1000 per body.
Except Sigma MSRP prices are the worst! Its worth more like $2500 street dollars.
I guess nobody bought it at $6900 price, that's why they did it.
Some actually did. But your point is still valid - it was probably not many. So - this gesture costs less than its value for the company. It was a clever move. ---- You also have to understand that those that bought the cameras at full price was die hard fans and probably personally knows some at Sigma. Not giving this refund would maybe hav lost some faithful friends.
Good move by Sigma. They are putting their money where their mouth is. A lot of other companies should do this. As to who would buy this camera for $7000 well depends on what you wanted. Some people buy cameras for a specific output not a gazilion FPS and MP and being able to say 'Me to."
ok, somebody find out how many SD1 were sold!
Both people who bought at MSRP will receive a discount and a memorial plaque.
Thats a sensitive question. Some bought it a full price, but some probably got it at reduced price or even for free. And, for some reason, people are so silly that this fact matters. So - it is very hard to find out who really bought it. Several people that have an SD1 has fled the Sigma SLR forum. No posts and no images. Its a pity really. I wish the world was different.
who would buy a SD1 for $7000???? bunch of morons.
The value of a dollar is relative to the number of dollars you have, so to some people $7,000 is like a cup of coffee. If you're rich, paying $7,000 for a unique piece of technology doesn't make you a moron. On the other hand, if you mortgaged your house to get an SD1, yes — you may be a moron.
Whoever wanted it more than $7000. There might be several reasons. Who are we to call people morons because they do what we would not do?
Good photographer needs just few weddings/portrait/studio sessions to get that amount of money.
Its not affordable for lower end of market, but then its not intended for that end.
There are ppl with S2 and they have that cause their work can pay it. Same goes with Phase One backs etc.
nah superhokie was right,,if anyone bought it for the RRP..they were morons
that's really good. i thought you would only be able to buy a couple of sigma pens and coffee cups with 40 points.
I'd imagine that this announcement is primarily PR fodder to show how much of a good company that they are.
The total loss from this is going to be quite minimal since, I'm sure, almost no one bought the camera at its original price.
you will be surprised by the number of people who actually did buy SD1 at its original price.
I was actually surprised ot see the image qualtiy of samples at http://www.sigma-sd.com/SD1/sample-photo/index.html
Sigma is actually better. MF backs are using regular Bayer, which means colors cant be that good and per-pixel sharpness neither.
And then theres problem with what you can do with MF back and what you cant. What Sigma and MF backs share is dependancy on really good lens.
There it ends, cause with MF backs you will constantly fight with focusing and you need to have sensor perfectly in plane of focus. Which leads to some really special solutions - like ALPA products to achieve desired results. MF photography is not easy, quite opposite of it, its much harder than using full-frames or APS-C dSLRs.
SD-1 in theory is much easier to handle, and you probably just need to have good enough lens. Sensor is smaller and hopefully calibrated to be in plane of focus (should be much easier cause of size). You can take it anywhere and shoot just from hand without need of tripod.
Only thing you wont get with Sigma is MF look, cause sensor is small. But I think its worth it.
great points and just to add a bit, the cost of the SD1 is now in the affordable area compared even to the cheapest MF.The lenses for the SD1 are way cheaper than anything from the MF cameras so the Sigma really represents great value for those who want image quality that is close to MF quality without breaking the bank
Yea price/image quality ratio will be probably main selling point, only "bad" thing is that SD1 shares same weaknes as most MF back, which is pretty bad high ISO capability.
But maybe it wont be that bad, cause if they are capable of producing more SD1s at lower price, then they probably improved process which might end in real SD-1 being better than those samples.
Tho it wont change that tiny fact, that it will be mostly base ISO and manual focus camera, cause Sigma lens simply cant handle this, unless they will release some SD1 ready lens..
Still very tempting camera as I like to shoot landscapes..
no this makes them look like fools in alot of ways. they did this to quell the anger of there most ardent followers who bought one
That sounds pretty good for their customers and their business. Not bad.
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For the men, Saint Leo placed tenth overall with a team GPA of 3.26. Tampa led the way for the conference, earning a 3.36. while Rollins (3.32), and Nova Southeastern (3.28) also placed on the team.
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Barbecue Chicken Sliders
3 large boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
1 bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce (I like Sweet Baby Ray's)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 to 2 packages prepared dinner rolls
Garnish — lettuce, tomatoes, pickles or onions
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour soup and barbecue sauce over the chicken. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken when fully cooked. Slice dinner rolls and stuff with barbecue chicken. Add desired garnish.
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4 bone-in thick cut pork chops
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 packet onion soup mix
1 packet dry pork gravy mix
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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2 pounds round steak
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg, beaten
Italian bread crumbs, for coating
Oil for browning
1 large can petite chopped tomatoes
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Cooked rice or mashed potatoes
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Salisbury Steak
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 packet onion mushroom soup mix
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup flour
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 packet brown gravy mix
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Hickory Smoked Brisket
3- to 4-pound beef brisket
3/4 cup liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 garlic clove, minced (add more if desired)
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup cola
1 large can baked beans
1 large can kidney beans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 8-ounce block cream cheese
1 package ranch dressing mix
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4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
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16 ounces spiral-shaped pasta
2 cups half and half
1 can cheddar cheese soup
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 to 2 cups leftover meat of your choice
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup white sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cut into pieces
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
6 cups apples, cored and chopped, (can peel if you desire)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/3 cup ketchup
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard or can substitute with table mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound hamburger meat, browned and drained
1/2 pound bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can baby lime beans, drained
1 can pork and beans, drained
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can baby butter beans, drained or regular size
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1 package chocolate cake mix
1 pint sour cream
1 package instant chocolate pudding
1 6-ounce bag chocolate chips
3/4 cup oil
4 eggs
1 cup water
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Ginger & Rosa to open Cinequest Film Festival 23
Sally Potter's snapshot of 1960s London [pictured] will kick off the Silicon Valley event on Feb 26 and Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children will close the festival on Mar 10.
Cinequest will showcase contemporary films, restored classics, new technology and some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Harrison Ford and Midnight's Children author Salman Rushdie will travel to San Jose where they will be presented with the Maverick Spirit Award.
Screenings will include the US premiere of Peter Webber's Emperor starring Oscar nominee Tommy Lee Jones and Matthew Fox and the second season of Picture The Possibilities, which encompasses panels and an international youth film-maker showcase.
Cinequest will also feature state-of-the-art technology demonstrations and show 4K restored classics such as Taxi Driver, Lawrence Of Arabia and Dr Strangelove.
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TWO Worcestershire heroes will be rubbing shoulders with TV presenter and celebrity Tess Daley as she helps to celebrate the actions of the life saving pair at an upcoming awards ceremony.
Friends and colleagues Karen Lawrance and Diane Fullerton have been shortlisted in the workplace Hero category at the St John Ambulance's annual award ceremony after they saved the life of Chris McDonald.
The pair were both working at General Dynamics UK in Pershore in May last year when Mr McDonald was visiting the site.
He collapsed and on-site first aiders trained by St John Ambulance, Ms Lawrance, 48, of Worcester, and Mrs Fullerton, aged 49, who lives in Ledbury, came to his rescue.
The couple responded quickly and while others panicked Ms Lawrance and Mrs Fullerton began cardio pulmonary resuscitation, which had no impact on Mr McDonald's vital signs. So they used an automated external defibrillator, keeping him alive until the paramedics arrived.
Two days later, he regained consciousness and spent three weeks in intensive care. He was later diagnosed with a genetic heart defect.
Ms Lawrance said that Mr McDonald's health was the main reward for their actions.
"I was a bit surprised to get the nomination," she said. "It was a shock and a bit embarrassing really. But it is exciting, it's not something that happens everyday.
"Obviously the thing we were most thrilled about was Chris himself pulling through and being so well. He is a young man with a young child and what chokes you up when you think about it is that his child could've lost his dad just before father's day. It's quite emotional really.
"People don't think about that when they think of first aid."
Since the incident the pair no longer work at the firm that nominated them but despite moving jobs Ms Lawrance said she was still a first aider and that she and all her workmates were going to be trained to work a defibrillator.
"I started at my new job at the beginning of this month and we had a meeting and they have voted to get all 11 of us trained to use the defibrillator," added Ms Lawrance. "And I am a first aider here as well."
Both Ms Lawrance and Mrs Fullerton will be heading to London for the awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 26.


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Tim Mace, (South Africa) is competing at the Mondial in the two demonstration events, Paraski and Speed Skydiving. However, I interviewed him about his award of the FAI Gold Parachuting Medal. This was formally presented to him by Graeme Windsor, IPC President, at the final medal ceremony of the Mondial. A fitting act of recognition of an outstanding achievement in representing his country in all the Parachuting Disciplines at First Category Events over a period of 27years.
Tim stated that it was never his intention to seek to achieve this range of representation, but stemmed from his passion from jumping out of aircraft, and what could be achieved beyond that. As he acquired new skills and experience in each discipline he made it his objective to do his absolute best and as a consequence, ended up being selected to represent his country.
He competed at his first International Championship in Paraski in 1981, before it was accepted into the FAI calendar as a First Category Event.
He became a member of G.B's. FS 8-way Team "Mo" and attended his first FS World Championships 1985 in Mali Losing, (then Yugoslavia) Again he competed with "Mo" in 1989 FS World Championships in Empuria Brava, Spain.
In the early 1990's he was selected to train as the first British astronaut, along with a British woman, at the Russian "space centre". During that time "Mo" attended the Moscow Cup (the fore runner of the Malevski Cups) and earned his first medal. The team disbanded and Tim moved to South Africa.
In 1998 the first 16-Way World Cup happened in Empuria Brava, but trying to keep 16+ people together with the same level of commitment is impossible and there never has been a World Championship in this event.
Tim found that there were not the jumpers (then - he stressed) at his standard in FS in South Africa and so he turned to the exciting new discipline of Artisitc Events.
2003 Gap, France (Mondial) - he competed in Freestyle and Freefly. He followed that in 2004 by competing in Style and Accuracy, returning in 2005 to a favourite, Paraski; competing in that discipline in 2007, 2009, 2011 and here in Dubai. Meanwhile in 2006 he proved his skill in SkySurf and then in 2008 competed in CF 2-Way Sequential. Over the first six rounds they took it in turns to fly camera, each team member performing 2 rounds as camerflyer with the best results gaining the cameraflyer slot for the last rounds.
In 2010 came Canopy Piloting in the smoke of Russia.
Earlier this year he decided to find out more about Speed Skydiving, and research felt he could develop this skill as well - as a style jumper he already knew about speed on exit. After around 15 jumps he was already achieving over 400 and so decided to enter the World Series this year instead of next. He ended up in 7th position in the series and so was invited to particiapte here. He achieved 5th place. He had tried out a new suit, very arodynamic, so much so that his speed really took some controlling and twice he went out of bounds, so he did not use it for the last round..
He believes that the majority could reach 400, but going above that is where the skill comes in. As a competition it is easy to organise and run and the judgement is done by the software when the Pro Tracks is plugged into the computer and gives the unprotestable result. He feels this is a very simple and clean new discipline, and is one that many jumpers could try and gain both increased skills and improved confidence (learn to cope with the nerves!).
When asked how he felt this competition compared with the 25 others he has attended: he said there was no comparison. "This is outstanding in its size, facilities, hotels, food, competitors tents, but despite all of that it lacks some basic skydiving requirements - like covered packing and creeping areas."
He still has a huge passion for jumping out of an airplane, but believes that the only other "new" discipline on the horizon is Wingsuit flying. The exciting thing is there is always something new to learn, skills to develop and he intends to continue, only limited by time, money and talent.
Susan Dixon, Dubai 2012


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Social shopping group Groupon is poised to roll out a new product called Groupon Rewards that aims to give participating retailers a way to increase customer loyalty, according to TechCrunch. Under the scheme, a business offering a regular Groupon deal will be able to follow up with another reward that gets unlocked after the customer spends a certain amount of money. The scheme will be open to retailers this week with consumers starting to see the rewards in October.
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Roethlisberger struggles to throw deep; Polamalu encouraged he'll be back
Ask Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and his assistants how they determine when an injured player is ready to return, and they'll offer this: "We go by what we see."
Here's what Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Todd Haley are seeing of Ben Roethlisberger in practice: Not much.
Here's what Tomlin and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau are seeing of Troy Polamalu: Quite a lot but not enough for him to play full time.
The Steelers went through an unusual practice Thursday in which quarterback Charlie Batch again ran the first-team offense but most eyes were on Roethlisberger, who still hasn't ruled himself out of playing Sunday in Baltimore.
Roethlisberger threw lightly Wednesday, and, according to Haley, he worked with teammates only during the front end of practice Thursday.
The problem: Roethlisberger still isn't pain-free, still isn't throwing deep and apparently still isn't recovered from a complicated upper-body injury.
Roethlisberger is healing not only from a posterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint and a dislocated rib but also, he was told by doctors, an underlying fracture in his upper chest that requires time for ossification, the formation of new bone.
Before ossification began, a piece of his rib could have punctured the aorta — the body's largest artery — and created a life-threatening condition, Roethlisberger was told.
Doctors who are not consulting with Roethlisberger but who treat patients with similar conditions said the aorta is more likely to be threatened by a fracture, not a dislocation.
Roethlisberger's doctors have not publicly discussed the injury, and the team has explained it only as a shoulder injury. Tomlin said he considers the SC joint and rib problems to be a single injury.
When he returns, Roethlisberger will wear a heavier shoulder pad reinforced by Kevlar and the flak jacket he always wears, but they can't totally prevent another injury.
"I can play through a lot of pain," Roethlisberger said. "But mostly it's just, to me, ability. Can I make a long throw? Can I put a lot of zip on the ball, throw it really hard before people like (Ravens safety) Ed Reed and defenders can get to the ball? Because if I can't, then I'm not putting this team in the best situation to win the game."
Because Roethlisberger still isn't airing out his passes, Haley talked as if it's almost a done deal Batch will start, despite throwing three interceptions and missing receivers during the 20-14 loss in Cleveland on Sunday.
"When you talk about a quarterback who hasn't played a whole lot — to get an opportunity and then get a second opportunity, a second full week of practice, I would expect him to be better," Haley said.
Polamalu has waited nearly two months for his torn right calf to heal, and the full practices he went through Wednesday and Thursday were his first since he was reinjured Oct. 7.
Polamalu is encouraged to be back — "I'm very excited," he said — but he still requires extensive post-practice therapy.
"I don't think he will be able to be out there every snap, but he is going to be able to take a significant role," LeBeau said. "He has been idle for a good while. ... He is in good shape. His aerobic conditioning is good, but I think his football conditioning needs some development."
Polamalu, like Roethlisberger, is a restless healer.
"There's a reason why the Steelers don't have cheerleaders," Polamalu said. "I'm not on the sidelines cheering. I'm a football player."
Alan Robinson is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Tamiflu suspensionPronunciation
Generic Name: oseltamivir (OH-sel-TAM-i-vir)
Brand Name: Tamiflu
Tamiflu suspension is used for:
Treating influenza, including H1N1 influenza (swine flu), in patients 2 weeks old and older who have had symptoms for no more than 2 days. It may also be used to prevent influenza in patients 1 year old and older.
Tamiflu suspension is an antiviral. It works by stopping the flu virus from reproducing within the body.
Do NOT use Tamiflu suspension if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Tamiflu suspension
- you are going to have an intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine within the next 2 days or you have had such a vaccine within the past 2 weeks
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Tamiflu suspension:
Some medical conditions may interact with Tamiflu suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have kidney problems, liver problems, heart problems, breathing problems, or mood or mental problems
- if you have a history of fructose (fruit sugar) intolerance
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tamiflu suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine because its effectiveness may be decreased by Tamiflu suspension
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or medicines for arrhythmias (eg, sotalol) because the risk of their side effects may be increased with Tamiflu suspension
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tamiflu suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Tamiflu suspension:
Use Tamiflu suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Tamiflu suspension. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Tamiflu suspension by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use the measuring device that is provided with Tamiflu suspension to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you are taking Tamiflu suspension to treat the flu, start taking it as soon as possible from when you begin noticing flu symptoms.
- If you are using Tamiflu suspension to prevent the flu, start taking it as soon as possible, as directed by your doctor.
- Take Tamiflu suspension on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
- To clear up your infection completely, take Tamiflu suspension for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
- Continue to take Tamiflu suspension even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Tamiflu suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is within 2 hours of your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tamiflu suspension.
Important safety information:
- Tamiflu suspension is effective against influenza types A (including H1N1 influenza [swine flu]) and B.
- Tamiflu suspension may cause dizziness or light-headedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Tamiflu suspension with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Tamiflu suspension may cause dizziness or light-headedness; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
- Tamiflu suspension will not prevent you from spreading influenza to others.
- Tamiflu suspension works only against influenza types A and B; it does not treat bacterial or other viral infections.
- Patients with flu who take Tamiflu suspension may have an increased risk of nervous system problems and abnormal behavior. The risk may be greater in children. Contact your doctor if you notice confusion, hallucinations, speech problems, seizures, tremors, or any other unusual behavioral changes.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Tamiflu suspension before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Tell your doctor that you take Tamiflu suspension before you receive any vaccines, including the intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine.
- Tamiflu suspension is not a substitute for a flu vaccine. Continue to get an annual flu shot if your doctor has recommended it.
- If your symptoms do not get better within a few days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Tamiflu suspension has sorbitol in it. If you have hereditary fructose intolerance, check with your doctor or pharmacist before you use Tamiflu suspension.
- Tamiflu suspension should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 2 weeks old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tamiflu suspension while you are pregnant. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Tamiflu suspension, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Tamiflu suspension:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; pain or tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue); abnormal behavior; confusion; hallucinations; mood or mental changes; mouth blisters or sores; reddened, blistered, peeling, or swollen skin; seizures; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; speech problems; symptoms of infection (eg, fever, chills, persistent sore throat); or tremors.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include nausea or vomiting.Proper storage of Tamiflu suspension:
Store Tamiflu suspension in the refrigerator for up to 17 days. Do not freeze. Tamiflu suspension may be stored at room temperature for up to 10 days. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Tamiflu suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Tamiflu suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Tamiflu suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Tamiflu suspension or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Tamiflu suspension. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Tamiflu suspension. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Tamiflu suspension.
Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.
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Hi there! I've only made 1 2D game called Mr. BallGuy. I'm only 13, so it isn't the greatest thing in the world. It was created using LÖVE, the Lua game engine. I want to use Python for game development. I've tried PyGame, but things are overly complicated using that library... but maybe that's because of the lack of video tutorials. Is this an indication that I should not use Python for game development? Obviously I don't want to make a huge CoD game, I actually dislike those sorts of game(the HD get's on my nerves, I prefer pixel graphics. And I just dislike FPS games). I know of Fret's on Fire, and that looks like a good game, but doesn't run on my Mac because Power-PC's are no longer supported. I've tried Cocos2D, and there is no documentation on it what-so-ever.
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7 Tag Teams WWE Needs to Push NOW
by, 02-27-2013 at 01:32 PM (8687 Views)
Since WWE teased us with a revival of the Tag Team Division only to run out of Tag Teams and fail to create new ones, I decided to revive the Division for them with 7 Tag Teams the WWE needs to push right now as serious contenders and legitimate Tag Teams.
Also, these teams have to look alike, use tandem moves and absolutely cannot have "Team" in front of their name. No make shift teams and have to stay together for a long time, not a few months and break up. WWE, take note.
Long Island X - Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins
We've seen Midnight Express. Rock N' Roll Express. All Night Express. Ladies and Gentleman.. The Long Island Express. Ryder's a jobber and Hawkins somehow still employed. Both have a history together and it would make sense for them to reunite. They'd be best used as a cocky heal tag team from Long Island. Burn the purple Barney outfit that Ryder wears and give these guys an updated look and we've got ourselves a new team we can love to hate.
New Age Outlaws - Billy Gunn & Road Dogg
One. Last. Run. They've done a few house shows and this is the team to put the Tag Division on the map again. Feuding with Ryder/Hawkins would be perfect way to get them (R&H) over as heals. They still seem to be over with the fans and they'd only win new ones with how entertaining they are. This would be a perfect way to spice up the Tag division with a hot feud between NAO & LIX
The Shield - Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose
I say give them a run as a Tag Team for a while, let them grow into their characters and being a Tag Team would be great for both them and the division. I can see them possibly taking the titles off Hell No in the future
but really who else is there currently right now that could?
The Ascension - Conor O'Brien & Leo Kruger
From what I've seen of Leo Kruger, I'm not a big fan. Personally I'd rather see him in a Tag Team and he just doesn't look like he'd make it on his own. Give him a bit of a makeover and I think he'd make a decent replacement partner. I was excited to see this team debut until Kenneth Cameron f'd it up but this team still be intriguing.
Black Dynamite - R-Truth & Kofi Kingston
I know I know this was MVP & Benjamin's team name in Japan but I couldn't think of another Anyhow, obviously they were as team before but never should have split them up. Kofi and Truth are not going to be
winning at singles or World titles anytime soon. I honestly don't believe WWE is gonna go with these two guys again as far as winning championships and pushing as big singles stars, then again I might be way off. With that said, they're two over babyfaces who can contribute big to the Tag Team Division and still remain relevant without going to jobber status. Please just don't name them Truth In Paradise, Air Jimmy or anything stupid.
Planet Funk - Brodus Clay & Tensai
I know they're already teaming together but like the blog says, WWE needs to push and stick with these two for a while. I like these two teaming together. It's exactly what both men needed, especially Tensai. Brodus is young and has a bright future ahead. Having him paired up with an experience vet will help him in other aspects of his career. I'd really like to see them be two big goofy guys who turn into MONSTERS in the ring. Even
an eventual heal turn for them would be great down the road, but for right now I hope they stay together for a while. The Ascension might be a nice team for them to feud with.
The Usos - Jimmy & Jay Uso
Why WWE has them sitting on the sidelines I'll never know. Push these guys. Invest in them because they could be over huge by now if they had story lines, TV time, etc. They seem to get a pop when they come out
and get the crowd involved in their matches so why the hell not? Two more wasted talents by WWE. I'd try and bring Rikishi back for another run and manage these two. Might help get them over more
and wouldn't hurt them at all.
Well there you have it. 7 Solid Legit Tag Teams we could be seeing on TV every week but for some reason get completely passed over. I'd like to throat punch whoever's responsible for wasting some of these talents and paying themto sit on the sidelines. Hope you all enjoyed this blog.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Police are looking for a man who they say shot a taxi driver several times and tried to rob him.
According to Jacksonville Sheriff's Office detectives, someone shot 42-year-old Carlton James near the intersection of West 19th Street and Myrtle Avenue on the city's Northside around 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Channel 4's Vic Micolucci talked to the man's friends and a former taxi driver about what happened.
Carlos Ellison, James' best friend, described the driver's dangerous experience in detail.
"He says they were getting out of the car. One dude went to the house next door, the other dude tried to rob him, told him to give him the money and he shot him. He tried to jump out the van and run. That's when the van crashed. And he jumped out and he said the dude was chasing behind him," said Ellison.
Ellison said James had to run for his life.
"After he got shot, his arm just went limp and his foot hit the gas. That's when he hit the gas and jumped out of the van and ran," said Ellison.
The shooter got away and James was rushed to the hospital with several gunshot wounds in the arm. He was in surgery Sunday.
According to detectives, James was just doing his job before the attempted robbery and shooting happened.
"Only thing I can say about it is he was trying to make an honest living. And I hate it happening because we're all family here," said Frank Parrish, James' neighbor.
James' other neighbors echoed Parrish's sentiment, and told Channel 4 the man hasn't done a thing wrong.
"Hope it never happens no more. Innocent bystanders these days are getting shot for nothing," said Virginia Parrish.
James Crow is a former taxi driver. Crow said the job has its dangers, including a potential stick up.
"You want to do whatever you can think of to avoid giving the person a reason to use the gun, so stay calm, don't get belligerent," said Crow.
Crow said sometimes a cab driver can do everything right in a moment of crisis and yet still become a victim. Still, Crow warns the bad guys to beware.
"Cab drivers are armed. And cab drivers are looking to protect each other. There's a way a cab driver can let his buddies know he's in distress. And if given the opportunity, they'll find their buddy who's in distress and they'll come packing," said Crow.
James was taken to Shands Medical Center. James' family said he's talking and is expected to be okay.
Anyone with information about who shot James is asked call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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A new club for anyone experiencing memory problems will start in Otley in February.
Otley Action for Older People will hold the Monday Memory Club at Otley Methodist Church from 1.30pm to 3.30pm on the second Monday of each month.
The sessions will include film screenings, indoor sport and other activities, and are open to anyone from the Otley, Pool-in-Wharfedale or Arthington areas with memory problems, and their carers.
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HOUSTON - A father has been charged in a 2-year-old's death.
Tyrone Jefferson, 24, has been charged with capital murder.
Houston police said Ja'shun Davis went into cardiac arrest at an apartment complex in the 16800 block of City View Place about 1 p.m. Thursday.
Ja'shun was rushed to Northwest Medical Center, where he died.
According to court documents, Ja'shun was beaten with a belt after he urinated where he sleeps.
Detectives said Jefferson called 911 after Ja'shun struggled to breathe and became unresponsive.
Doctors said Ja'shun had multiple bruises on his body.
Jefferson was booked into the Harris County Jail without bond.
Jefferson's criminal history includes convictions on drug possession charges.
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East Africa Photography Tour
This tour takes you from Nairobi to Nairobi in 14 days. Grab the Tour Dossier PDF .
Current PriceCurrency Converter + Local Payment Single Supplement (if needed)
Duration14 days
TypeCamping Tours,
Tour Summary
This 2 week specialty tour takes you to the best game parks Kenya and Tanzania have to offer! A fantastic opportunity for the keen wildlife photographer right in the middle of 'Migration Season'.
General Notes
Includes all meals while camping Laptops provided for CD burning and photo downloads. 12V facilities for recharging electronic equipment and camera batteries are provided - bring your own adapter.
Which departure date suits you best?
Tour CodeNN(S)14-19
A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.
Day 1, Nairobi to Arusha
After a short but somewhat bumpy trip we cross the border at Namanga, enter Tanzania and continue to Arusha in the heart of Masai lands. This pleasant town is situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for your optional excursion to Ngorongoro Crater and/or Serengeti National Park.
Day 2, Arusha to Karatu
On our way to Karatu we pass the village of Meserani, hosting a snake park and a Masai Culture museum, through the town of Mto Wa Mbu and up the western edge of the Rift Valley escarpment where we pause for views over Lake Manyara and the surrounding Masai lands.
Day 3, Karatu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
We spend all day game driving in the Ngorongoro Conservation area with 4x4 vehicles.
Day 4, Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park
We make our way down to the Serengeti Plains where we take game drives through the park and hope to glimpse the spectacle of the great migration of wildlife.
Day 5, Serengeti National Park
Our day is spent game driving through the Serengeti National Park.
Day 6 to 7, Serengeti National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park
After a last game drive through the western corridor of the Serengeti we head to Lake Victoria. Here we spend a night on the shores of the largest tropical lake in the world. The next morning we cross into Kenya and travel to the Lake Nakuru National park.
Day 8, Lake Nakuru National Park
After restocking our supplies in town we explore the Lake Nakuru National Park - a soda lake that is famous for the huge volumes of lesser and greater flamingos that flock here. A truly spectacular sight! We also keep an eye out for Black and White Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo, Giraffe, antelope and the occasional Hippo before spending the night at a bush camp within the Park.
Day 9, Lake Nakuru National Park
We spend another day exploring the Lake Nakuru National park in search of the Big 5.
Day 10, Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Moving east again we head to Lake Naivasha, home to the magnificent African Fish Eagle. At 1880 m this is the highest Rift Valley lake and time permitting we can spend the afternoon enjoying optional excursions close by. We spend our last night in a lovely campsite on the lakes edge.
Day 11, Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is home to a multitude of bird life including the magnificent African Fish Eagle. Spend the day at leisure or take a trip to Elsamere, a boat ride to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary or a bike ride around Hell's Gate National Park.
Day 12, Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara
Entering Masai land we are likely to see these colourful locals tending their stock on the side of the road. Our overnight stop looks out across the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Day 13, Masai Mara
We will look for the infamous Big 5 as well as the plentiful plains game and birdlife on our game drives. You will see this 'garden of Eden' in a state nature intended it to be, rolling hills, huge plains, and an abundance of game matched no where else on earth. Buffalo, elephant, lion, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, waterbuck just to name a few of the animals that inhabit this wild wonderland. Sitting around a campfire listening to the bush sounds, whilst watching the sun set is the perfect way to finish a day's game viewing in the Mara.
Day 14, Masai Mara to Nairobi
Leaving the Masai Mara, we head out into the surrounding area where we still catch a glimpse of the game that has migrated into the Masai Land region. We reach Nairobi in the late afternoon where our trip will come to an end.
Meals included in your tour cost
Highlights included in your tour cost
Born Free
Elsa the Lion
High Tea
Fabulous gardens
Cheeky monkeys
Hells Gate National Park
Near Lake Naivasha
Large variety of wildlife
No predators
Mountain Bike Rides
Walking trails
Lake Nakuru National Park
A sanctuary for the rare Black Rhino. Well known for the huge population of Flamingo that turns the lake's surface bright pink!
Masai Cultural Village
Bright and colouful
Beads and jewelery
Experience an old culture
Visit their homes
Dignified tribespeople
There are 2 optional activities available on this trip.
Prices shown are approximate
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This tour goes through: Nairobi, Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park & 3 other destination(s) in Africa.TOUR DETAIL
Crew: 3 crew (including cook)
Vehicle: Overland Truck
Other: Sleeping mat included
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The highlight of my trip had to be Gweru in Zimbabwe, it was my idea of paradise. So much to do there with the animals and the location of it was just beautiful!
— Anne B (27) from Ireland
The trip was great! A very relaxed ride in a mokoro, followed by camping in the Okavango Delta and watching the animals on the islands was awesome!
— Michael & Silke from Germany
I loved every millisecond of the entire trip... Guess what I did in Swakopmund? I skydived out of a plane - woohoo was that AWESOME :-)
— JoJo E (61) from Switzerland
Finally home and had a great time…. I loved the shark diving, Sossusvlei and Himba people. Saw Lions, a Leopard, Elephants, Giraffes, everything really! Thanks for…
— John E from Canada
I did not believe in god till i visited Chobe National Park.
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Letter of recommendation
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Excerpt from a letter of recommendation about George Stout from Dr. Paul Sachs (Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard) to Huntington Cairns, Secretary-Treasurer of the National Gallery of Art. September 9, 1943.
"Lieutenant George L. Stout (now stationed at Anacostia Field) is, on the technical side over a wide area, one of the best qualified men to deal with questions of safe guarding and restoration. He is, however, much more than this. He has always approached the problems from the point of view of their relation to general culture and is singularly clear-headed in his understanding of the relation of his special work to the broader problems of human civilization. In addition, he is a clear-headed organizer who has the power of attracting loyalty and devotion from those who work with him and has a clear eye for the selection of subordinates.
I can think of no man who would make a more efficient, more loyal head of any kind of conservation service in connection with the armed forces of the United States than would Lieutenant Stout [ . . . ]
[ . . . ] It may be well to mention that Lieutenant Stout has for many years past been closely in touch with European authorities on conservation in all its phases. He has attended European conferences where he has played a prominent part, and he is known and respected in many countries as a leading authority on the subject."
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Moving plants from one place to another is risky. There's a 50/50 chance of survival with many plants, and as we dive into the process, we go in knowing it may not end well. It helps to know that every job has the perfect tool, and with my trusty new Rabbiting Spade from Clarington Forge, I felt confident to face those dicey transplanting odds.
The Rabbiting Spade cuts easily into the soil in tight spaces around the base of the plant. We were moving an Apricot Mallow, a California Native, to make room for a Jerusalem Sage (another native). First, however, we had to dig out several dead plants.
The spade slid into the soil and we were able to lift the entire root ball without hassle. We dug the new hole with the same spade in close quarters with a rosemary shrub. It was no trouble at all.
The whole operation took less than 15 minutes to remove the dead plants, move the Apricot Mallow from one place to another, and dig a hole to plant the new Jerusalem Sage. Once transplanted, we watered our plants deeply and crossed our fingers for the best of odds. Regardless whether they make it, we look forward to years of use from this Rabbiting Spade.
Christy Wilhelmi, author of Gardening for Geeks, empowers people to grow their own food, to be more self-reliant, and to reduce pollution and waste, one garden at a time. Christy is founder of Gardenerd (gardenerd.com), the ultimate resource for garden nerds, where she publishes information-packed monthly newsletters, weekly blog posts, and podcasts. She also specializes in small-space, organic vegetable garden design and consulting. Christy has been a board member of Ocean View Farms Organic Community Garden in Mar Vista, California since 1999, and gardens almost entirely with heirloom vegetables. Between 70-80 percent of her family's produce comes from her garden of less than 200 square feet. Her writing has appeared in Edible Los Angeles magazine, Edible Westside magazine, The Good Food Blog, and LowImpactLiving.com and the Mar Vista Farmers' Market Wrap-Up for Patch.com.


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COMBUSTION LECTURES: Combustion Theory, Moshe Matalon Part 06
These lectures serve as a primer on the science of combustion, a key field of research for developing alternative fuels and the engines that will burn them. They constitute the core of a summer school lecture program organized by Princeton's Combustion Energy Frontier Research Center (CEFRC) and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The program connects early career scientists with seasoned researchers in the field of combustion science. The courses for the 2011 session were (1) Combustion Theory, taught by Moshe Matalon, a professor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, (2) Combustion Chemistry, taught by Michael Pilling, a professor of the University of Leeds, UK, and (3) Combustion Laser Diagnostics, taught by Marcus Aldén, a professor of Lund University, Sweden.
The videotapes of the lecture series were funded by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1137883. The CEFRC is directed by Chung K. Law, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University.
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New technology transforms students from beginners to Beethovens
March 7th, 2012 | SMWC
Opening the doors to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's (SMWC) Conservatory of Music, the warm notes of an oboe escape, speckled with the fluttery chirps of a clarinet. Ascending the marble stairs, more and more sounds fill the air– pianos, harps, violins, guitars. Fully suspecting to find an entire orchestra just around the corner, instead you discover one young woman, with her hands on a keyboard and her eyes on the massive screen of an iMac. Listening to the playback of her first full orchestral composition, she stops the music, shaking her head, and with a quick click of the mouse, changes the entire sound.
"I'm a hands-on, visual person," said Shelby Partin, a sophomore music education major from Indianapolis, Ind. "Being able to play back what you put in helps defeat that margin of human error."
Perched in the newly updated music technology lab at SMWC, Partin plays "Amazing Grace," or, rather, the computer performs the arrangement she recorded a few hours earlier. "You can write music for instruments you've never played or even seen," she explained. "Then you can hear how it is supposed to sound."
Thanks to a $7000 grant from the Westerman Foundation, SMWC students are no longer walking into a classroom; they are walking into a state-of-the-art recording studio. Here, they navigate the complex nature of music with innovative software, keyboard workstations, 27" iMac computers and AVID Pro audio recording tools.
"This upgrade provides us with the hardware and software most widely used in the music industry, whether the area is music therapy, or arranging, performing or teaching," said John McIntyre, D.M.A., associate professor of music at SMWC.
Using the main software, Finale, students can compose original music, arrange scores for a full orchestra and analyze compositions. By recording their own instruments with the AVID pro tools, Finale can even translate their piece into sheet music in real time. Each workstation is connected to a keyboard, but notes can be placed with the click of a mouse, too. "Our music majors will leave here able to notate publication-quality music and to record and produce songs," McIntyre said.
The lab's previous technology no longer exposed students to equipment used in most up-to-date studios. McIntyre pursued the grant, hoping to give his students the edge needed to compete for the best jobs in the music industry. "Whether our students will work as employees or musical entrepreneurs, up-to-date technical savvy is critical," McIntyre said. "Thanks to the Westerman Foundation and funding from the College and music department, we were able to go 'first cabin,'" he said.
Currently, more than 10 courses are taking advantage of the upgrades, but word is spreading around campus quickly. From classes in music theory to music history, McIntyre even foresees online students being able to utilize the new equipment through Desire2Learn, the virtual classroom for Woods Online. "Our iMacs have built-in webcams, so some campus/distance tutoring and mentoring might be on the way," McIntyre said. "There are so many possibilities."
Since the upgrade around the beginning of the year, Partin has arranged a gauntlet of scores from common songs, like "Oh Susannah," to the complicated whirlwinds of Mozart. A flute player for eight years, an entire world of new and intriguing instruments, like the Hawaiian ka'eke'eke, is just a click away. She is discovering how different instruments interact in an ensemble without having to know how to play them all. Partin has even created her own unique compositions, a virtual orchestra that could rival the Boston Philharmonic. "It's an engaging way to learn music and I've been having a lot of fun with it," she said. "I bet Mozart wished he had this lab."
Interested in learning more? Visit SMWC's Department of Music and Theatre online!
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2013 Chevrolet Equinox Values
Now available with new colors and a brand new engine, the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is a mid-size crossover SUV with a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. Under the hood drivers will find a 2.4-liter direct injected 4-cylinder engine that produces 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. For increased performance Chevrolet offers an optional 3.6-liter direct injected V6 that yields 292 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. FWD is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission enabling the Equinox to achieve an EPA estimated 22 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. Features include 19-inch wheels, heated leather seats, 8-way power adjustable front seats, USB port, available rear seat entertainment system, Chevrolet MyLink, and a power liftgate. Safety is comprised of advanced airbags, StabiliTrak, Electronic Stability Control System (ESC), traction control system (TCS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), and anti-lock braking system (ABS). The Equinox is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.Read more Read less
The Chevrolet Equinox hits 2013 with only one substantial change. The 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 of previous years is replaced by a more powerful 3.6L, which produces 301 horsepower and 272 foot-pounds of torque. The new engine is estimated to deliver 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. Elsewhere, the Equinox LTZ receives a newly tuned suspension and the optional Safety Package from 2012 now standard on the LTZ and available on the 2LT.
Powerful and efficient engine selection; sharp styling inside and out
Starting at under $24,000, the 2013 Chevy Equinox is one of the most affordable crossover vehicles in its class, rivaling Honda's CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. The interior features a dual-cockpit design, ice-blue ambient lighting and sophisticated, classy appearance touches that makes it look much more expensive than it is. And with available V6 power under the hood, the Equinox makes an attractive family and cargo hauler.
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Heat the oil in a large soup pot and sauté the garlic and onions for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots, and sauté another 1 to 2 minutes. Add all of the beans and tomatoes along with their cooking liquid. Squeeze the water out of the soaked dried tofu and discard the water. Grate the tofu on a cheese grater. If some of the pieces are large, simply break them into smaller pieces with your fingers. Place the grated dried tofu in the soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Add the shoyu soy sauce, cover and simmer another 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Per serving - 351 calories, 6 gram fat (16% calories from fat), 22 gram protein, 55 gram carbohydrate, 18 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 480 milligram sodium