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Nixeus Vue 27" : A $430 WQHD (2560x1440) S-IPS LED Monitorby Ganesh T S on 8/1/2012 3:34 PM EST
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JMS3072 - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkI ordered a Catleap model of the Q270, but there was enough of a hassle around importing it that I'd be glad to pay a premium on a second copy to avoid all that- plus, the DP input is nice! Reply
Bateluer - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkI was looking at a Catleap Q270 myself. This model looks much better. Little more expensive, more ports. Reply
JMS3072 - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkYeah, if I were getting this, it'd be for the ports. Monitors like this are best on a VESA stand, so that's not a factor.
By the way, the Catleap has been one of the best value upgrades I've ever put into my computer. Reply
peterfares - Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - linkHassle importing? Which country? I'm in the U.S. and it just got delivered straight to my door like a normal domestic shipment. Didn't have to do anything other than press buy and send payment. Reply
ksherman - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkExcited to see a review of this monitor. I'm changing jobs next week so I'll have to trade down from the 27" panel in my work iMac for something smaller. I'd love to pick up a 27" with this resolution on the cheapish! Reply
davepermen - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkAnd I'd buy it, instantly.. But I try to force myself into not buying any screen that I'd regret later for not having touch.. Reply
sansenoy - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkYou still haven't heard, I guess :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d6KuiuteIA Reply
Lonyo - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkCan't say much for the aesthetic design though, looks pretty tacky, although I guess that's what you get from a low end monitor.
The stand looks good though, considering it has rotate on such a cheap monitor. Reply
ImSpartacus - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkYeah, I don't understand why companies can't just put a uniformly sized matte black plastic bezel around their displays. Dell does it.
Do these companies have no taste or is there a technical reason for ugly monitors? Reply
Flying Goat - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkWhile I agree in concept, I find my Dell 2412M extremely cheap looking (Though suppose the monitor was pretty cheap...Hmm...).
I think my Dell 2407 wfp (fpw? pfw? pwf?) on the other hand, is really nice looking. Unfortunately, its power button broke, stuck in the on position... But at least it's a nice looking broken button. Reply
Sabresiberian - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkBelieve it or not, some people actually have a different opinion than you do about what looks good. Reply
dqniel - Friday, August 03, 2012 - linkSo you think the majority of people would prefer how this monitor looks to how a matte black, uniformly thick bezel looks? I doubt it. Reply
GokieKS - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkThe inclusion of rotation adjustment and DisplayPort input makes this well worth the cost over the eBay models, though I'd like to know what the seller's policy for dead/stuck pixels are. Reply
abrowne1993 - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkI recently ordered a Crossover 27Q from dreamseller for $340 on ebay. The monitor arrived fairly quickly and there were no shipping costs to me.
This monitor is pretty amazing considering the price. The build quality is exceptional; the monitor's chassis is almost all metal. The only downsides to the monitor are the lack of connectivity options. The Nixeus Vue seems like it might be good for those who need the extra options or a set of speakers, or are wary of buying an expensive item like this on ebay, but for those who just want a really nice looking, well built monitor with DVI connectivity I'd really recommend the Crossover. Reply
abrowne1993 - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkI should have added, my monitor arrived without any dead or stuck pixels. The screen is very vibrant and bright. I'm certainly not qualified to make any professional judgments on the quality and color reproduction, but to me it looks as good as the Samsung IPS displays I've seen. Reply
Olaf van der Spek - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkSamsung doesn't use IPS panels Reply
ImSpartacus - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkThen I guess his statement isn't a terribly strong one... Reply
hechacker1 - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkNice for support, but what about input lag and 120Hz capability?
I would personally choose the 120Hz model and take my chances with support.
That, and adding scalers probably means this has more input lag than most. Reply
cheinonen - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkAs nothing in the literature I've seen says 120 Hz, and IPS doesn't typically do 120Hz, I'd assume it's a 60Hz panel. Additionally with the panels that people were getting and running faster then 60Hz, almost all of those were early panels, and they were running past the rated frequencies. I also don't think anyone got 120Hz, but I didn't follow it that closely. I don't believe that anyone that is buying an import panel now is getting one that can do 120Hz. Reply
jkostans - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkThere are IPS panels that will do 120Hz, the manufactures just don't care to implement it on the PCB side of things.....
The industry is still locked into 60Hz is good enough, and 120Hz is only useful for 3D.
2560*1440,S-IPS, 120Hz
Unfortunately not available right now but based real working catleapish monitors
Driver support (For AMD, I think nvidia has better out of the box hi-res 120Hz support)
http://120hz.net/showthread.php?270-Modified-AMD-A... Reply
dqniel - Friday, August 03, 2012 - link120hz is most certainly useful for things other than 3D. Reply
Destiny - Tuesday, August 07, 2012 - linkBased from what I read - they don't work at 120Hz right out of the box and you may have to do some tweaks or modifications to overclock the PCB to make it work - there is also no information on the life of Monitor PCB due to overclocking... Also I cannot find any information about LG IPS Display panels natively supporting 120Hz. Reply
Destiny - Tuesday, August 07, 2012 - linkUnless, it officially comes from LG Display regarding a specific IPS panel models supporting 120Hz - I'm not going to believe specs listed on a website created a month or two ago... plus if it does work by overclocking the PCB, it may not really be 120Hz on the IPS panel or it may degrade the IPS panel due to out of specs tinkering.
Reason why I am saying this is because my friend got suckered into buying a Catleap on ebay claiming 120Hz and it doesn't do 120Hz even with the tinkering.
Also my friend had to fill out a FCC Form 740 to get his Catleap to clear customs - Apparantly the Korean Ebay Monitors are not approved for sale and distribution in USA because they are not certified by the FCC... Reply
Olaf van der Spek - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkIs this one glossy?
AG coating is the reason I'm not buying a Dell or HP. Reply
Sabresiberian - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkThe Korean units most people are buying for around $300 or so do not have any glass, so there is no need to worry over reflection or heavy-handed antiglare effects.
;) Reply
sleekblackroads - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkmicrocenter has been selling the same monitor for a few months under the 'eqd' 'auria' name for $399.
they look to be using a different stand.
i've had some dud's (one with a bright stuck pixel and one that had an input board failure within the 30 day return window) but also have 2 that are running solid. Reply
ganeshts - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkI am not fully sure they are the same.. Just checked up EQD Auria - 1000:1 contrast instead of 1500:1, 100W power consumption instead of 72W, and HDMI doesn't seem to advertised with the capability of carrying 2560x1440 resolution, while the Vue's port is HDMI 1.4 compliant.. (as per the information we received from Nixeus) Reply
sleekblackroads - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkahh must be using some different internals.
looks like the same panel and case. case must be generic because it looks like the pcbank brand is the same case as well.
also for the guy asking about glossy.. the auria's at least are straight glossy. no ag. i guess not sure if nixeus went with ag or not but i'd say not likely Reply
abakshi - Saturday, August 04, 2012 - linkThe Auria does support 1440p over HDMI, and it looks identical to this (the only visible differences are the Nixeus logo and the stand). EQD's specs list "<100W," leaving just the contrast ratio-- but then again, the specs don't even mention that the monitor has a DisplayPort input, which it does. Most likely the same screen. Reply
Sabresiberian - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkDidn't see a mention of warranty, which is the thing that will set this unit apart from the Korean ones that generally have a "14 day return policy, exchange only, you pay $120 shipping."
The other thing is - the panels are "A" panels, but they need to clarify what that means. Dead pixels? Stuck pixels? Backlight problems? What IS an acceptable reason for return, and what isn't?
I am very hopeful here and wish them all the success they can stand. We need a shake-up in the price-fixed monitor market stuck in providing us with low standards. The Korean units selling on eBay for around $300, shipping form S. Korea included, breaks that story wide open. Sure, they aren't built like an Apple Cinema display with A+ panels, but take away that $120 shipping cost form S. Korea and you end up with the same panels as used in the Apple Cinema in a retail package costing $180 that has a very good chance of providing an image quality equal to the Apple screens. Reply
atotroadkill - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkOn the OCN & AnandTech threads and on the Nixeus Forums shows 1 year warranty. They are also not a fly by night company like some people think - they've been in business for almost 3 years and have numerous Authorized Re-Sellers including NewEgg, AMAZON, Comp-u-plus, J&R Computers and some retail = so they may be the real deal when it comes to these monitors. Reply
Sabresiberian - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkThanks :) Good to hear. Reply
LGrill - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - linkCheck your microcenter. Look at 2560x1440 monitors. Open box items are $329. they let you take a look at them before buying and have 30 day return policy. Reply
IlllI - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkmore inputs = more input lag, true or false? Reply
atotroadkill - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkI am currently using a multi-input WQHD display... if I turn on V-Sync you notice the input lag... but I play without V-Sync, and there is none or I don't notice the input lag when I turn off V-Sync... I rather deal with the screen tearing... Reply
cheinonen - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkHaving more inputs should not directly cause an issue. The display I just finished with has only 1-2 ms of input lag, and it has multiple inputs. The panel lag was a far bigger delay that the input lag. You can easily have a single input display that does a lot of video processing (color adjustments, etc...) and has a lot of lag because of that design, and a display with lots of inputs and much faster processing that exhibits very little lag. The number of inputs really doesn't matter. Reply
Wkstar - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkWQHD (2560x1440) are selling for $ 270.oo delivered. Why anyone would Want to spend an extra $ 160.oo makes No sense to me. Both of my screens are Perfect ! ! Ordered on Sunday, They were at my door on Tuesday. If that is a hassle, Reply
atotroadkill - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkThose monitors and at that price are still a great value if people are willing to take the gamble and get luck. But some people including myself are not.
From my research and from what I've read, several reasons why people may choose this model/brand and pay more:
1) Warranty and Support, some people are not comfortable having to deal with service or warranty from over seas. These include one year warranty from a local USA brand.
2) Most of the over sea brands are using A- Grade LG Panels or may be even lower panel grades... the Nixeus Vue are guaranteed A Grade LG Panels so they cost a bit more...
3) These are Multi-Inputs using HDMI 1.4 and Display Port 1.2
4) These include an OSD (On Screen Display) so you can use the monitor to calibrate instead of Windows OS or your GPU software. Reply
Mr Perfect - Friday, August 03, 2012 - linkThose are all good reasons! I'm glad to hear these screens have OSDs. It might be something you only use once during initial setup, but it's pretty important.
Any idea if these are standard gamut displays? I bought a wide gamut display, and it screws up color rendering in games(since they ignore color profiles). Reply
cheinonen - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkA simple reason for me? My laptop only has DisplayPort output and using one without a DP input means an active adapter which costs more money and takes up a USB port instead of just a single cable. I'm also out of DVI outputs on my video card on my desktop, but have DisplayPort outputs to spare right now, so using those is a benefit to me as well.
That's just me, but I'm certain there are others with their own reasons as well. Reply
radium69 - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkI also have two 27" IPS LED monitors from Crossover (korean) and they are almost flawless.
The stand and bezel is much better then this Nixeus. Also the Crossover comes with a nice metal backplate and feels very rigid. I bought the tiltable version which sold for $340 usd. (Only DVI-D input)
Anyhow, I'm quite happy with them. There is some slight light bleeding to due cheap manufacturing. Also some 'dust' rainbow pixels on black (at the side) but when using it you don't notice it at all.
Also I prefer the glossy look which is easier on the eyes. And there are very little options if you want to have a glossy panel :( Most review sites don't even mention them at all)
But for the price it is a very nice monitor! You might want to do a korean monitor roundup ;)
Also it looks a bit 'modern' and sleek, instead of the catleap and nixeus monitors.
Makes my Iiyama prolite x24 (1920x1080) at work feel absolute shite and grainy. Reply
ebolamonkey3 - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkIs this basically the Catleap monitor with more ports? Will there be a matte version? Reply
HisDivineOrder - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - link...lower pricing on monitors in the 2560x1600/1440 resolution. This should have been the "ordinary" for PC monitors a long time ago, but greedy companies started milking their consumers and just wouldn't stop.
Unbelievably, it took Steve Jobs forcing the higher resolution display into an iPhone to get the ball rolling and still, look how long it took for that ball to reach the PC. Reply
cheinonen - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkThis is an area where I don't like labeling the companies as being greedy just because they want to make a profit. Apple can afford to put a high resolution display into a phone because they buy millions of them, and because it is part of an ecosystem where they will make up the money later on apps and other purchases.
A good place to look is the TV industry, where almost every company is now losing billions of dollars because they've had to send prices to the bottom so fast no one can really afford decent innovation anymore. Plasma technology is stuck where it was when Pioneer got out of the market, because the profit margins five years ago weren't enough to keep going. Does paying $1,000 for a display suck? Sure, but paying that also pays for the development costs of better displays. OLED displays this year are the first real improvement in TVs in years and years and will be $8,000 or so, but that's the cost of new technology. It's not being greedy, it's the fact that if they were to lose money making it, they wouldn't bother developing it. Reply
BMNify - Thursday, May 09, 2013 - linkSamsung has no issues with this and they don't continually have a massive margin; this is perhaps why their stock is at $1,500 and the company you reference at ~$400.
They're the ones coming out with super high res LCD and SAMOLED displays, massive quad core phones, 3D TVs, Smart TVs, S Health related paraphenlia, washers, dryers, fridges, etc. Reply
BMNify - Thursday, May 09, 2013 - linkUh... Most phones were already hitting the 240-280dpi ranges by the time the idevice came out for years (and the only reason why they weren't 300+DPI is because most screens were 4" or greater, not a puny 3.5" screen). A slight bump to 314? That matched the Sharp Aquos 308SH, which is about 306DPI... in 2005. LOL
Phones are now reaching 450 dpi. Thanks to everyone else who didn't stick with 320x480 (CGA resolution) for 4 years or even a lowly 900x600 or some weird combination like that.
To give proper credit, at best, we'll give him the credit for a 7" monitor with a reasonably high res. Reply
policy11 - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkAny word on HDCP support? Reply
ganeshts - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkYes, there is full support for HDCP Reply
monitorsrock - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkJust saw over on 120hz.net articles about a new US-based Overlord Computer that is hand checking all their units, providing grade A panels, and warranty etc from California. Pricing is lower than this one - i think the posted something like $360 - aviailble in september. pixel perfect guarantees and warranties on that - they look like they will trock compared to ebay models out now.
the options are stacking up in our favor! Reply
MrCrash - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkThis is just a rebadged Auria/EQD monitor with a nicer stand. If you don't care about having a stand that moves around, you can save $30 buying it at Microcenter. I got mine for $400 a couple months ago. Reply
ganeshts - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkJust confirmed with Nixeus that this is NOT a rebadged Auria/EQD monitor. There are also internal spec differences that I outlined in response to a post from another reader above. Reply
sor - Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - linkOf course it's not a rebranded Auria... It's a rebranded *whatever* that Auria also uses. Reply
Studio Guy - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkI've been watching these on ebay for months. Have been hesitant to order a large expensive item from a foreign company and am glad to see these now offered by domestic sellers. My one issue is resolution. I'm currently running SB without a graphics card and am therefore limited to 1920x1200. Have been having a hard time finding a list of supported resolutions for this and other similar models. When I do, I notice that 1920x1200 is NOT supported. If I'm wrong, please point out what I'm missing here... Reply
seapeople - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkHD3000 graphics support up to 2560x1600...
If your computer doesn't let you choose higher outputs than 1920x1200 then you can probably make a custom one yourself. Reply
wisep01 - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkwhen I connect my laptop to the auria via HDMI, the max resolution is 1920x1080; If I try to set a higher custom resolution, it says I have exceeded the bandwidth of the connection. Does this mean that either the laptop's or monitor's HDMI is not 1.4? Reply
atotroadkill - Thursday, August 02, 2012 - linkIt may be that your laptop's hardware does not support higher than 1920x1080... Only recently new Graphics Cards (GPU) support 2560x1440 - with HDMI 1.4 Reply
cheinonen - Friday, August 03, 2012 - linkHDMI chipsets that support all features of 1.4a, including higher resolutions, are fairly new. Most 1.4 chipsets just added support for 3D formats, but no extra bandwidth as none of the 3D formats required more data than 1080p60 already did. Displays and cards that can do higher resolutions over HDMI are fairly recent, and often don't make this feature clear. Reply
Scannall - Friday, August 03, 2012 - linkI purchased one of the Korean monitors from eBay a month or so ago. I got the $295.00 Qnix because the stand looked better than the Catleaps and Achievas. Best computer component purchase I have ever made. No dead pixels, very little backlight bleed and a reasonable sturdy stand. The picture is gorgeous. I may get a second one to replace my current 2nd monitor. (Gateway 1920x1200). After getting this IPS panel I won't be going back to a TN panel ever again. Reply
fastman696 - Friday, August 03, 2012 - linkI was hoping it would be and I'd be all over it. Reply
scootermaster - Friday, August 03, 2012 - linkIt makes me sad that this monitor with its 3,686,400 pixels, would actually be less than my hi-res antiglare 15" MBP (1,764,000) + Dell 2408 WFP (2,304,000). Now, if I can get this to fit on my desk with the laptop too, I'm sold! Reply
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Octavean - Tuesday, August 07, 2012 - linkI have a Auria EQ276W 2560x1440 LED IPS monitor I bought from Microcenter as well. From what I can see of the Nixeus NX-VUE27 above, it looks to be the exact same product as the Auria EQ276W from Microcenter. The only difference is the brand name on the front, model number and shape of the base of the stand (hight adjust). The Microcenter Auria EQ276W is available now though and for $30 less at ~$399.99 USD. Also I believe Microcenter will ship this one so no need to have a store near you. They also have a 30 day no hassle money back guarantee.
You can see better pictures of it here:
And here:
And yes it's an excellent monitor that looks amazing with a 1 year warranty.
As for the Korean monitors off eBay, they typically only have one input and if you need to take advantage of the warranty you would have to ship it back to Korea (on your dime). Also on some models you would have to partially disassemble the unit just to remove the stand. Reply
atotroadkill - Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - linkI calculate price, tax and shipping...
Nixeus Vue:
Comp-u-plus = $430 shipped and no tax for me
AMAZON = $450 shipped two day and no taxt for me
Auria EQ276W 2560x1440 from Microcenter:
$399+ $17 shipping + $31 tax = $447
Plus the Nixeus Vue has a stand that can pivot 90 degrees, height adjustable, and can turn left or right...
Please correct me if I am wrong that the Nixeus Vue is actually a better deal... Reply
monitorsrock - Saturday, August 11, 2012 - linkOverlords are going to be $360 + $20 shipping - tax only if your in cali, plus complete panel check with pixel perfect and warranty.
That's going to be the best deal out there. Reply
Farkus - Tuesday, August 07, 2012 - linkMy Dell 2407 fwp (or whatever). Had nearly the same power button sticking problem. except it was stuck in the 'off' position. grrrrrr. The replacement from Dell is now gong bad with funny smudges on the panel. If two out of two didn't go bad, I'd say it's a nice monitor. But it is when it works. We have a Viewsonic 27" here in IT we mess around with. This is really the perfect size of monitor, though we all have different tastes. It's only 1080p though. I have a 30" HP that has so much detail the Viewsonic looks a little no-so-sharp ....sometimes. Like playing racing sims.
I think any 27" 1440 monitor is really a sweet spot. Reply
Wellsoul2 - Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - link"With a price of $430, it is sure to attract a number of users who have been on the fence about ordering one of the Korean monitors off eBay."
I just bought the 2703 Catleap from Ebay for $295.
It shipped to me by DSL in four days.
It has only Dual Link DVI but who cares...you only need to hook it up once.
Anyway if you live in the USA you don't pay anything else.
These are all 295-330 on Ebay with express shipping free. Reply
hcforde - Friday, August 31, 2012 - linkFirst, most people do not understand how manufacturing works. This is not a rebranded Auria or a renamed unit from the company that rebranded the Auria. This unit has different electronics and has a "Grade A panel". since all 27" 2560*1440 are made by LG you can choose the casing and bezel you want to put that panel into. You can also get custom electronics with different grades of components to put on a PCB to control the panel. Therefore you can build a custom unit that may look like another unit but it is quite different. Tooling molds to create a custom injection molded casing will only add to the cost. This has the look and feel of a quality build. I received mine Tuesday and I am VERY pleased with it.
I am not coming from a TN panel usage. I have been using 6 24" 1920*1200 PVA panels for the last 3 years for work and gaming. Long story short, I will be getting at least 2 more of these in the near future. The next order will arrive on Sept 15th and as soon as I finish here I am going to pre-order. WHY, because I really think that when the word gets out(legitimate reviews) on these they will be back-ordered for months. I think more people will be more comfortable with buying from a stateside supplier than trying to buy directly from Korea. I personally do not have the time for the potential issues that may happen with customs, OR, down time if there is a warranty issue.
The picture is bright but perfect, I will probably calibrate this to get all out of it that I can. The speakers are loud, clear, and the best I have ever heard on a monitor. I have only gamed on it with Crysis 2 but was amazed at the clarity, this is a whole new game now. This particular monitor is also rated at 75HZ. I am not sure if they all are or if that is the official spec. I will be trying out some other games this weekend. I also may attempt 3D through AMD, HDMI, & TRIDEF.
Their pixel policy seems to be very good. Reply
RAINFIRE - Saturday, September 01, 2012 - linkI ordered the ($309 total shipped) Matrix 27" from EBAY member id bigclothcraft in Hong Kong area and IT'S PERFECT. It came with 220 cord and 110v power adapter and DVI-D Cable. Even though many of the Ebay Ads for 27" monitors say they will work only with DVI-D Dual Layer - this Matrix Model worked perfectly with the DVI-I Dual Layer port on my Nvidia GTX 460 (DVI-D is digital only while DVI-I is digital and analog). Perfect, no dead pixels. It looks like they sell these with no glass for $299, IPS LCD and with Tempered Glass models for $10 extra which is what I prefer and got. Ordered on Monday and came by Thursday from China to Houston. They will ask you after purchase if you are ok to mark as gift for customs and customs amount and confirm shipping address after purchase, so watch for that email. Monitor is supposed to be of Korean manufacture, but I can't confirm. They also make more expensive models with DP Ports and HDMI for $419, but I think only the DVI-D and HDMI ports support the highest resolution of the monitor. Reply
RAINFIRE - Saturday, September 01, 2012 - linkSorry, meant to say from Korea to Houston in 3-4 days. Didn't come from Hong Kong, China. http://www.ebay.com/itm/130739999725?ssPageName=ST... Reply
pijin - Thursday, September 20, 2012 - linkOpened my Nixeus box to find no instructions, no base and ,although the post was there, it came with no screws to attach to the monitor (and even if it did, with no base for the post it wouldn't stand up.)
After 15 minutes of running I'm experiencing frequent jitter and blips. It's not the lamp, but appears that the video processor is buggin' out.
To top it off, this is labelled on Comp U Plus's site as a new monitor, but there are wear signs on the post and mount points of the back of the monitor. This definitely feels like an open box product. Hope your experience is better.
Also, I can't figure out how to get my MacBook Pro to push the resolution to the max. Looks like 1680x1050 is the max output of my notebook. I could live with this, but the display anomalies and missing hardware are enough of a warning sign to put me off this brand.
Definitely looking to return this one. Reply
atotroadkill - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkIf you have a Macbook Pro that is 2010 or newer, you will need a mini-displayport to displayport cable (not an adapter but a real cable) and connect to the monitor's displayport = 2560x1440 resolution. Reply
Nixeus Technology - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkHi pijin,
We apologize for the issue you experienced. Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com and we will resolve your issues.
For clarification regarding wear signs on the post and mount points - the NX-VUE27 originally had a different stand which we removed and replaced with the more higher quality stand.
Regarding MacBook Pro for 2560x1440 resolutions, you must use a mini-displayport to displayport cable.
Thank-you - we appreciate your comments and concerns. Reply


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text: What are your must have apps for the awesome HTC Evo. Here is my list. Advanced Task Killer - Close unwanted apps that maybe running in the background. Aldiko - eBook reader. Comes with a bunch of free books. Astrid Tasks - Best task list manager I have found so far. Has options for tasks list and reminders. ASTRO - Best file manager for the phone and SD card. AudioManager - Has a widget to control all the audio options for the phone in one place. Must have app if you put your phone on silence / vibrate only / custom audio profile for alerts and notifications. Foursquare - App to publish your location information based on nearby establishments. Pushes the same info to Facebook and Twitter. Google Sky Map - Shows off a real-time view of the stars based on where you point the phone. Best app to show off to your friends with the "WOW" factor. Meebo IM - All in one mobile instant messenger with AIM, Yahoo, MSN, GTalk. But uses a lot of battery if used continuously. Mint - All in one money manager to track expenses etc. Network - I use it to turn off the GSM radio and use CDMA only. This trick has improved my battery life. Photoshop.com Mobile - Have some fun with the pictures taken with the phone. Must have to show off to your iPhone fanboys. ShootMe - Phone screenshot grabber. Shopper - Google shopping app which has a built in barcode scanner. Runs a Google product search using pictures or barcode. Ustream - Live video broadcast phone to their website. XKCD Viewer - View XKCD cartoons and the hover over text. EDIT - added 3 more to the list based on suggestions: Dolphin HD Browser - Added to the list since it is faster and more option packed than default browser. Compass - Neat app to show off the built in capability. ScoreMobile FC - Something to keep track of the World Cup 2010 going on right now.


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Security Council Open Debate: "Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Statement by Ambassador Thoms on "War, its Lessons, and the Search for a Permanent Peace"
"Mr President
This year we commemorate the centenary of the beginning of the First World War. 75 years ago, Germany plunged humanity into the catastrophe that was the Second World War. The toll that both wars took, the suffering, the millions of dead, still leaves us speechless today. It strengthens our resolve to draw the right lessons from past conflicts instead of repeating the terrible mistakes of the past.
The collapse of the shaky balance of power 100 years ago in Europe was also a huge failure of diplomacy. This is not only the case for the days of the July Crisis. Already in the years before, diplomats and politicians alike had failed to construct the institutions and instruments for building trust and coming to a peaceful trade-off of interests among neighbours. At the time, foreign policy dwelled on outdated paradigms that could not keep up with the highly interlinked and rapidly changing world that was the young 20th century. When the disaster took its course, diplomacy lacked the means as much as the will to prevent the catastrophe. 100 years later, this should be a great spur for us to draw lessons for the future by understanding the causes of past wars.
2014 also marks the fall of the Iron Curtain 25 years ago. In Germany, we take it as a reminder that reconciliation and sustainable peace can indeed be achieved based on diplomatic and political efforts and mutual understanding.
From a European point of view, two key lessons have been drawn from the calamities of the first half of the 20th century.
The first was to strive, with our partners around the world, for an international order which is based on common rules and shared values. The United Nations is in itself a lesson learnt from the atrocities of two world wars. As a second lesson, Europeans decided to replace the fragile equilibrium of their continent's powers by a community based on a new legal order. The project of the European Union was built on an ever closer network of neighbouring countries, interlinking politics, economies and societies. Today, war has become unthinkable within the European Union.
Overcoming the Franco-German antagonism was an important cornerstone for this achievement. It is a prime example of how a shared understanding of history and a common vision of the future can contribute to lasting peace and a prospering friendship. This concept is at the core of the Elysée Treaty signed in 1963 by both countries and contains engagement in a variety of fields such as economy, education and culture. It does not leave peace in the hands of politicians, but makes it a cause for civil societies. Particular emphasis is placed on engaging youth jointly in a critical analysis of historic developments. Today, many students in France and Germany use the same Franco-German textbook when learning about their common history.
Open questions about the past can mean open wounds in the present. From its own experience, Germany cannot but underline the importance of learning from history in general and sharing an understanding about conflicts in particular. Working jointly on a better concept of why and how a certain conflict came about can serve as a powerful catalyst and solid foundation for reconciliation between two parties. It is an honourable cause for the United Nations to engage in supporting such processes where it can. The concept note made by the Presidency contains some very pertinent points for addressing this in practice.
However, the task may sound simpler than it is. Conflicts – may they be wars between states or civil wars – leave deep scars. Those springing from ethnic or other cultural backgrounds run particularly deep. The will to seek peace and true reconciliation can only come from the former adversaries themselves. Hence there are limits to what can be achieved by third parties. As valuable as assistance from outside can be in these processes, these parameters should be kept in mind when designing them.
Nevertheless, the manifold commemorations that 2014 holds teach us about the importance of learning from history and sharing these lessons with our neighbours. This should be worth every effort.
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Design 4 Haiti
A Field Guide for School Design in Haiti
by School of Architecture, University of Minnesota
About the Book
This Field Guide is the product of a seven-week, graduate architecture seminar offered during the spring 2011 semester at the School of Architecture in the
College of Design, University of Minnesota. The course
commenced only days after the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, and was organized to support several emerging partnerships between the University of Minnesota's College of Design (CDes), the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR), the American Refugee Committee (ARC), and Architecture for Humanity (AFH). With these partnerships emerging in response to the disaster relief and recovery phases following the Haiti earthquake, there was a decision made to develop a research-based, working seminar with the explicit objective of building capacity among a group of students and faculty preparing to work directly with Architecture for Humanity and several local Haitian communities to rebuild and redesign schools in Haiti.
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"Game changer" is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
Marketing puts a lot of work into generating leads, but despite the effort, lead conversion rates often disappoint. That's because, providing the sales team with quality leads is only one piece of the equation. Marketers also have to provide sales with the knowledge to help them convert those leads into customers.
According to Aberdeen Research, companies who are "best-in-class" at aligning marketing and sales had a 20 percent average growth in annual revenue as opposed to a 4 percent decline in "laggard" organizations. By leveraging increasingly popular cloud technologies, lead management software and sales aps, marketers can bridge the gap and empower sellers with pertinent information and tools to advance the sales process, increase average deal size, decrease sales cycle lengths and improve pipeline management. At the same time, with use of this technology they can gain better insight into what the sales force needs and what's working.
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In a perfect world, sales and marketing would have an open line of communication but traditional divisions between siloed marketing and sales teams often lead to uncoordinated strategy and execution efforts. Since they are typically not on sales calls and removed from the sales process, marketers are often creating marketing materials in a vacuum. Perhaps, they have occasional dialogue with one or two people from the sales team, but this only provides a limited view into what resonates with customers. Because they lack this critical insight, they often find themselves creating tons of content and collateral that doesn't really have an impact because it's not what the sales team wants or needs. Or worse yet, the sales team doesn't even know it exists. The work marketers do means nothing if they don't get it in the salespeople's hands and on the tips of their tongues.
Using cloud-based technology and sales aps, marketing can connect with sales throughout the whole cycle and gather feedback from the field to get total visibility on what's working and what needs improvement. In addition, with proper analytics built-in upfront, companies can collect user data that ties back to business objectives such as lead conversion, sales performance or new employee onboarding. Plus, performance, consumption and activity metrics will allow the company to have a deeper understanding of the factors that are influencing employee success. This way, marketers can see what sales reps want and what they value so they can develop better tools that actually get used. This will not only provide value for the seller, but will also lower the cost of sales and marketing because the materials produced are more effective.
Companies that transform their sales and marketing alignment are more likely to increase market share and profits. With mobile and cloud-based technology, sales and marketing alignment becomes much easier. Reps can access relevant information such as sales training, job aids, playbooks and battle cards from any device, when and where they need it. At the same time marketing can gather feedback, measure knowledge retention and assess overall impact. Ultimately, this collaboration improves the productivity of the marketing department and increases lead conversion from sales leading to a decrease in costs and an increase in the bottom line.
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Tierney wrong on Arctic climate change and polar bears
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New York Times columnist John Tierney made several questionable and inaccurate claims about Arctic climatic change and its effect on polar bear populations. In his August 7 Times op-ed, Tierney claimed that the Arctic was as warm in the 1930s as it is now. He also suggested that recent Arctic warming may benefit polar bears, noting that polar bear populations have increased as the Arctic has grown warmer. In fact, data show that current Arctic temperatures are higher than they were in the 1930s. Also, many scientists believe that Arctic warming, rather than benefiting polar bears, will actually destroy their habitats and reduce their food supply.
In his August 7 op-ed, Tierney claimed that "[i]n the 1930's, the Arctic was as warm as it is now." But the October 2004 Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA), "Impacts of a Warming Arctic," refutes this claim. According to the ACIA report (pdf Page 29), average Arctic near-surface air temperatures today are approximately 0.5 degrees Celsius higher than in the 1930s. The ACIA is an "international project of the Arctic Council and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) to evaluate and synthesize knowledge on climate variability, climate change, and increased ultraviolet radiation, and their consequences."
Tierney rightly noted that the global polar bear population has increased in past decades, and that the "chief reason for the rise is probably restrictions on hunting (for which conservationists deserve credit)." But his claim that warming "could be helping bears in some places" is disputed by the Polar Bear Specialist Group (PBSG) of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), both of which found that Arctic warming is threatening polar bears' habitat and food supply. At the 14th meeting of the PBSG in June, the group concluded that polar bears should have their status on the IUCN "Red List of Threatened Species" upgraded from "Least Concern" to "Vulnerable." The PBSG noted that there is a "likelihood of an overall decline in the size of the total population of more than 30% within the next 35 to 50 years," and that the "principal cause of this decline is climatic warming and its consequent negative affects [sic] on the sea ice habitat of polar bears."
According to an April 2002 IPCC technical paper on climate change and biodiversity, Arctic sea ice has "[t]hinned by 40% in recent decades," and "decreased in extent by 10-15% since the 1950s." The IPCC paper also noted the danger this reduction poses to polar bear populations:
The decrease in the extent and thickness of sea ice may lead to changes in the distribution, age structure, and size of populations of marine mammals. In the Arctic, seal species that use the ice for resting and polar bears that feed on seals are particularly at risk.
The PBSG provides greater detail on the effect warming will likely have on polar bear habitats and food supplies here.
Furthermore, Tierney's claim that warming would "increase the diversity of species in the Arctic" is highly misleading. It is reasonable to conclude that more plant and animal species would be able to live in a warmer Arctic climate. Those new species, however, would likely supplant existing Arctic species, such as the polar bear, which would likely die out or be driven to colder climates. A 1997 IPCC special report on the regional impact of climate change concluded that "Polar warming probably will increase biological production but may lead to different species composition on land and in the sea. On land, there will be a tendency for polar shifts in major biomes such as tundra and boreal forest and associated animals, with significant impacts on species such as bear and caribou."
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text: Associate Professor of Communication On Faculty since 1979 Phone: (630)752-5262 Email: email@example.com Education M.F.A. – Northwestern University – Stage Design M.A. – Portland State University – Directing B.A. – Wheaton College – Communications Courses Taught Theatre Survey (Comm 271) Scenography (Comm 272) Church and Theatre (Comm 376) Theatre and Culture (Comm 474) Arts in London – Musical Theatre in London European Theatre Studies Membership in Professional Societies Assoc for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) United States Institute for Theatre Design and Technology (USITT) Research Religion and Theatre Theatre and Social Change Theatre and the Liberal Arts Recent Publications and Activities Publications Educating the Whole Person through Theatre. Baylor Journal of Theatre and Perforrmance, Vol.4, No.2. Fall 2007 Show Me and I Will Believe - Journal of Christians in the Theater Arts: Spring 2005. How is it we see what we see? The essential nature of visual communication in theatre experience, presented @ CCCU Disciplinary Workshop in Theater – 2004 "Free Play-Improvisation in Life and the Arts" in Reading for Life: Christian College Faculty Recommend the books that Have Shaped Their Lives, ed. By Jeff Davis, Tom Martin and Leland Ryken. Philadelphia:Xlibris Publishing, 2002. Building Character while Developing a Character - Religion and Theatre Journal; Religion and Theatre Focus Group of Assoc. for Theatre in Higher Education. Vol 4. (Pgs. 51-79), 2001. Building Character while Developing a Character – website publication, Center for Applied Christian Studies – Wheaton College: 2002 Professional Presentations Risking the Whole Person – panel, chair. Risking Change – Envisioning an Alternative Future for the Local and Global Community. to be presented@ Association for Theatre in HigherEducation Conference – Summer 2009. Theater Education in the Christian Academy. presented@ Association for Theatre in Higher Education Conference – Summer 2007. Theatre: a Way to Forgiveness and Healing. presented@Seminars in Christian Scholarship, Calvin Center for Christian Scholarship – Summer 2007. How is it we see what we see? The essential nature of visual communication in theatre experience, presented @ CCCU Disciplinary Workshop in Theater – 2004 The Benefits of Assessment for your Theatre Program – presented @ CCCU Disciplinary Workshop in Theatre – 2004 Building Character while Developing a Character: a Case for Moral Development – Senior Scholars Forum, Assoc for Theater in Higher Education – 7/01 The Artist, the Sand in the Oyster – plenary presentation – Wheaton College Conservatory of Music fall workshop – August 2004 Professional Activities/Grants Chair and Head Adjudicator for the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts – Arlin G Meyers Award in the Performing Arts – 2008 Facilitated an International Exchange Theatre workshop at the Schaubuhne Theatre – Berlin (2008) (Supported by a generous grant from the German Government for International Exchange) Developed and facilitated CCCU Disciplinary Workshop - Shaping Communities: the Role of Theatre in the Christian Academy (2007) CCCU Disciplinary Workshop- Theatre Practice and Pedagogy in the Christian Academy (2004) The Responsibility of the Christian Theatre Artist to the Local and Global Community (this is being developed for summer 2010) Augusto Boal Professional Training Intensive– ATHE conference – 2008 TOP Labs - 2005 2006/2007 Lilly Fellows Foundation Grant – to support the facilitation of Theater Seminar in Christian Scholarship at Calvin College 2007 2003/2004 CCCU Grant to support facilitation of CCCS seminar 2004 Attended Prague Quadrennial – International Theatre Exposition and Conference Prague 2007


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MONTY Panesar completed a match haul of 10 wickets to help Essex to the brink of victory going into the final day of their LV= County Championship Division Two match against Glamorgan at Swansea.
The former England slow left-armer followed up five for 50 in the first innings with five for 90 in the second.
But, despite claiming an extra half-hour on the third evening, Essex failed to take the final two wickets with the Welsh county finishing the third day 237 for eight after they had been set 348 to win.
Essex, who were down two bowlers – Graham Napier (calf) and Ryan ten Doeschate (shoulder) – were frustrated by an impressive 64 not out from Graham Wagg, who ensured the match went into a fourth day.
The visitors had begun the day on 131 for five and were bowled out for 222 At the start of the day Greg Smith, who had been dropped first ball on Saturday evening, went to his second half-century of the season from 88 balls with eight fours and one six.
Ten Doeschate struck Dean Cosker for two consecutive sixes over long on and then pulled him for another six over midwicket to bring up the 100 partnership and his own half-century from 99 balls.
After a productive hour for the visitors, Glamorgan grabbed the breakthrough when Smith edged behind attempting to cut a wide one from Jim Allenby. It left Essex 195 for six, leading by 320.
Napier, batting with a runner, only lasted 10 balls, playing on to James Harris.
The next wicket occurred in bizarre circumstances when Sajid Mahmood was run out coming back for a second after colliding mid-pitch with Ten Doeschate.
As well as Mahmood being dismissed, Ten Doeschate also retired hurt after facing one more ball. Ten Doeschate returned to the middle after Panesar drove a return catch to Harris.
And a return catch ended the innings when Allenby took a sharp one-handed effort to remove Matthew Salisbury.
Glamorgan were left 20 minutes to survive before lunch but Panesar, who opened the bowling, broke through Jacques Rudolph's defences as the home side limped to the interval at 13 for one.
After lunch Will Bragg became Panesar's third victim, sweeping to midwicket before Glamorgan steadied things and from 24 for two Murray Goodwin and Chris Cooke put on 87.
Glamorgan had reached 111 for two when Panesar trapped Goodwin lbw on the back foot.
On the stroke of tea Nick Browne's leg-spin nearly accounted for Cooke, who edged past first slip to bring up his 50 from 92 balls with nine fours. Glamorgan went to the interval on 119 for three.
Only six balls after tea, Panesar bagged his fourth wicket when he had Cooke caught at slip by Jessie Ryder.
From 120 for four, the hosts slipped to 144 for six when Allenby glanced Tom Westley straight to the substitute fieldsman Tim Phillips at leg slip and Panesar completed 10 wickets in the game when he trapped Mark Wallace leg before.
Glamorgan's innings went from bad to worse as Andrew Salter was dismissed second ball by Westley, caught at leg slip by Phillips attempting to sweep.
There was some resistance shown from Wagg and Harris, who put on 76 in an hour.
But, 15 minutes before the scheduled close, Harris went lbw to Graham Smith.
Wagg went on to complete his fifty from 74 balls, though, and Essex could not snare the final two wickets despite claiming the extra half-hour.


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Ivy Midseason Teleconference (audio)
PHILADELPHIA - At the midseason Ivy League women's basketball teleconference Thursday morning, University of Pennsylvania head coach Mike McLaughlin answered questions about the current state of the program.
Opening Statement:
"We have a great group of young ladies. The program is developing. They play hard. They respect the game. They're competitive. All great signs. We are improving on a daily basis. We've played all types of teams in the non-conference season. We played big, strong teams and we have played some smaller, athletic teams. So we have been challenged in many different ways and we are learning to play against different styles.
"We have a pretty young group. We are starting three sophomores, a freshman and a junior. And we are getting contributions from senior Brianna Bradford. So we are a fairly young group, but we are learning. We are getting contributions in a lot of different ways. Kathleen Roche is one who has probably developed the most over the last year. She gives us the ability to spread the floor a little bit. She can shoot the basketball and a really big wing - close to six foot - and a pretty solid defender who rebounds the ball. I'm really proud of her individual developement. She is an ultimate team player and I'm glad to see she has had some early season success.
"After Princeton we go back into two non-league games against Villanova and Temple to finish out our Big 5 schedule. So we'll be challenged. And we are looking forward to playing Princeton on Saturday. They are obviously the best team in the league and have been for the last three years at least since I've been a part of the league. I have a great deal of respect for what Courtney and her group do. They are continuing to get unbelievable players and run their program in a great way so its a great challenge - not only for Penn but for anyone that's going to play against them. And I will just say the same thing that I have a great deal of respect for our league, the coaches in our league and the players that compete in our league. I think it is the best league out there and I'm just proud to be a part of it. Hopefully Penn just continues to develop and represent our league the best way possible everytime we are on the court."
On the return of experienced players:
"A lot of our sophomores played a lot as freshman and I think that's a good thing. Experience is always valuable. We are always trying to develop players here. Whether its the freshmen or sophomores. Even if a sophomore didn't play much going into their junior year - we are getting contributions from Courtney Wilson, who didn't play much her first two years. So she's developing as a player as well. There's nothing that replaces experience. This is a competitive group that wants to be good at what they do. Its a great group to work with everyday. Its a prideful group and we will continue to develop from day-to-day."
On junior captain Alyssa Baron:
"Alyssa is the ultimate competitor. She wants to be the best in everything she does. She makes our team better. If you look at the numbers she obviously shoots the ball a little bit more than everyone else because she has the ability to get a lot of shots. But she is really selfless. She gives the ball up. She plays the ultimate team game for us. And like I said, she is extremely competitive. When we do any drills in practice she is usually the one that is going to lead just because she wants to win. And she is still developing. She is a much better defender than she was a year ago. We are adding a little bit more depth year-to-year so it is helping her become a better all-around player. But she is the one that has helped the program the most since I've been here in terms of visibility and her ability. And I think there are even better days ahead for her. She continues to get better and I'm excited to see her develop this year through league play and also into next year."
On the biggest change in the team during a 7-2 stretch:
"IWe opened the season and didn't play very well our first time out. But then we bounced back against a very good Virginia team at home. Although we came up short on the scoreboard I did think we did some unbelievable things there. We had a large lead in the second half that we gave away and I think that actually helped us as we went along here because we were right there with them but we were just a play or two short. I think we practiced with a lot of confidence leading into that game. I think we left that game with some confidence. And then we were involved in a lot of close games. We were able to win most of the close games we were in and I think our confidence level is pretty good. Hopefully leading into Saturday our kids feel pretty confident they can play some pretty good basketball."
On Keiera Ray as yet another freshman in a starting role for Penn:
"Keiera has done some great things to start her career. We lost our point guard, Meghan, who tore her ACL in the middle of the third game. So it expanded Keiera's role immediately. She's done a great job with it. She's a competitve kid and comes from an unbelievable high school program. So she's played against the best and she's not intimidated. She has a really good competitive fire to her. She is learning the game. She is playing the (point guard) more than we anticipated so it is a process for her. But she studies the game and she is doing really well. I'm really happy with where she is at. I think she will continue to develop and hopefully have a really solid Ivy League year."


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Portland Fire & Rescue issue permits that cover the use of flammable materials that could pose a fire related problem. In general, fire permits give permission to: use, handle, maintain, and store flammable materials; conduct certain activities that will cause conditions that may present a hazard to people or property; and/or install or remove equipment that is connected with these activities.
300.15 - Permit Application to Remove/Install Tanks, Cylinders & Equip
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You can make a difference for wildlife when purchasing garden furniture.
Tropical forests are rapidly disappearing. Wildlife are pushed to extinction as habitat is fragmented and lost. Human communities are displaced when the forests are no longer available. Ongoing deforestation of tropical forests contributes an estimated one quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, and sacrifices their critical role in carbon sequestration.
Tropical forests can slow global warming. Trees trap or "sequester" carbon. They are natural cleaners for our atmosphere.
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We contacted some of the largest U.S. garden furniture retailers to ask:
We wrote, phoned and visited stores. We made every effort to verify responses.
It's not a simple effort to change to FSC-certified wood. We commend all the retailers making an effort. We'll track their progress and let you know how it's going. And we need your help to ask for FSC-certified garden products.
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Posted by: Dennis Hinkamp on Nov 8, 2013
USU Extension Hosts Farm Succession and Estate Planning Workshop
LOGAN — Utah State University Extension's Utah Building Farmers Program hosts a Farm Succession and Estate Planning workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the USU Botanical Center Utah House, 920 South 50 West, in Kaysville.
Logan Attorney Todd Hallock will discuss selecting and training a successor, use of entities such as corporations or LLCs, sales vs. gifts, retirement, what to do for the non-farming children, wills vs. trusts and funding the plan.
According to the USDA, approximately 96 percent of the 2.2 million farms are classified as family farms. The average age of a farm operator is 57, and the fastest growing segment is those over age 65. While this aging trend demonstrates an increased need for planning as farmers reach an age when transition must occur because of death, disability or retirement, the overwhelming majority of farms and ranches have no plan for succession.
"Now is the time to move beyond hoping things will work out and discover concrete solutions to estate and succession planning challenges unique to farmers and ranchers," said Kynda Curtis, USU Extension agricultural marketing specialist and conference organizer.
Registration cost is $20 per farm or ranch (two people) at the door. Contact Curtis at firstname.lastname@example.com or 435-797-0444 by noon on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to RSVP. Registration fee includes dinner and all materials.


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J.G and Benny the BrainTrick brain teasers appear difficult at first, but they have a trick that makes them really easy.
Jimmy Foster, better known as "J.G." (Jimmy the Gambler), has decided to give up gambling for good. However, Jimmy decides to make one last wager, a huge one. Jimmy wages $147,000 on a race horse named "End of the line." Unfortunately, Jimmy loses his money on "End of the line." (It really is looking like the end of the line for Jimmy).
Anyway, the person who owns the horse finds out about Jimmy's wager and his loss. He makes him an offer he can't refuse, just the same way he has done dozens of times before. He approaches Jimmy and invites him into his office. The man takes a book of matches out of the inner pocket of his suit coat, rips off 4 matchsticks, and places them on the table. He says to Jimmy: "What is your name?" Jimmy tells him his name. He continues: "Jimmy, you see these four matchsticks here? Well, if you can make me a triangle, and a square using only these four matchsticks, I'll give you double your money back that you lost this afternoon on my horse."
Jimmy responds: "You gotta be kidding me. That's easy. By the way, what is YOUR name?" The man says: "Well, my friends call me Benny. Benny the Brain, and Jimmy, it is not as easy as it sounds. Of course, there is a catch. You must make BOTH the triangle and the square, at the same time, and they have to be joined together. And the end result must have less than seven corners."
Jimmy says: "Now, you're really kidding me. Listen fella, Brainy Ben, or whatever your name is, I don't have time for you and your little matchstick trick. I'm outta here." Jimmy leaves and never looks back.
Jimmy didn't think it was possible to do what Benny the Brain was asking, but it is. Can you make the square and triangle, joined together, using only four matchsticks (of equal length), the end result having less than seven corners?
AnswerBenny the Brain was looking for Jimmy to use the matchsticks to create the number 4. It would contain a right triangle with the right angle on the right side, using up 3 of the 4 matchsticks. The remaining matchstick would be placed directly under the right angle (perpendicular), creating the number 4, a perfect square. Thus, a square and a triangle, joined together, using only 4 matchsticks, having less than seven corners.
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Lauren Hutton Face Disc Sunset Color Collection
You might not be familiar with Lauren Hutton's cosmetic line but, if you travel... you should be. Thow the Face Disc and brushes into your cosmetic case with a tinted moisturizer and lip shine and you are covered from morning to night. I am a cosmetic junkie and I don't travel without this.


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Looking for a way to renovate your swimming pool so that you enhance the beauty of the pool, but still add hours of fun for the kids? We've combined beauty and fun into one product we call the T7™ Diving System. This stylish diving board is the only one in the industry to offer a tip-end waterfall option with 2 multi-colored optional lighting features—either LED or Fiber Optic—to provide a stunning nighttime effect. But aside from being an attractive addition to the poolscape, this diving board has a hefty 300 lbs weight limit and a lot of jumping and diving fun for the entire family. Now consumers can enjoy the fun of a diving board with the beauty and soothing sounds of a waterfall—all in one!
This 7ft long diving board can be installed on Type I or larger diving pools and comes with the option of a 10.25" waterfall that run on as little as 450 GPH (7.5 GPM) of water. The T7™ Diving System comes standard in Summit Gray, and can be upgraded to one of 4 other popular granite colors to perfectly match any pool deck treatment.


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Our Philosophy is; that with knowledge and fortitude, the trilogy of nature, tradition and modern science can be co-opted to create the truly harmonious embodiment of genuinely effective skin care. All of our creations will be more concentrated, and thus more effective in delivering readily visible results and longer lasting beauty.
A powerfully synergistic fusion of nature, ancient knowledge and modern scientific endeavour.
Asian medicines focus on creating an influence on the body that redirects energy towards harmonious balance and wellness; detoxifying and purifying the body using natural medicaments.
This rebalancing requires that the herbs are harvested at their peak and prepared with impeccable attention to detail, ensuing that constituents, essences and energies embodied are within the extract. We know of no other cosmetic company that embraces this attention to detail.
Our Founder Johnny Lai (master of Chinese medicine) began his journey into Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) when his son could not effectively resolve his health issues using Western medical practices and drugs. In his search for a safe and effective cure, our Founder met with a renowned practitioner of TCM and assisted with an effective and gentle resolution to his son's health.
After this profound personal encounter with the miraculous potential of Chinese medicine, our founder decided to study Chinese medicine and followed that esteemed doctor for more than 10 years and has since built a recognised health pratice in Taiwan assiting many people both in his hom land and internationally.
He had a vision, to broaden the reach of oriental medicine and achieve a collaboration of western science and formulate gentle pure and powerful skin care products that actively address the most important issue of modern skincare anti-aging
The result is a very exclusive set of products; synergised nature and luxury that wraps the powerful extracts together for an unequalled experience. Performance and aesthetics, in a single package
Aphelia products have now been established for over eight years. The ongoing dedication by our founder is to invest in more advanced formulations to re create traditional cosmetic skincare formulations more than ever achieved before ; more visible results for both appearance and the harmonious balance of body and soul.
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Oriental herbs are reknowned for their beauty benefits
With each essence we extract a prescription level quality.This can only be achieved with a high level of attention to detail of our herb selections.Oriental herb extracts have naturally occurring proteins and peptides that assist key enzyme functions assisting to thicken of the dermal layers helping to reduce the signs of aging. Only oriental herbs are known to have such high levles levels of naturally occuring protiens and petides.
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We must select the right herb otherwise the effectiveness of the bioactive catalysts will not work. This is why our founder hand selects the herbs for every birth of a new production. This comes at a high cost to have the very best , but the results are worth it.
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Panax Ginseng was traditionally used to slow the aging process, by improving the ability to with stand stress and as a general tonic for wellbeing. In this embodiment, it is has a stimulating antioxidant effect, potentiates a role in the protection of delicate membranes.
Chrysanthemum The dried flower contains the essential oil bornol and several glycosides. It also contains adenine, choline, B vitamins, and substances similar to vitamin A. Evidence suggests that chrysanthemum has a fresh, floral invigorating action.
Lycium barbarum is widely known as Goji berry; a rich natural source of antioxidants. It also contain contains phytonutrients such as carotenoids, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, niacin, pyridoxine, ascorbic acid, and various minerals. Naturally imbrued with glucopeptides and amino acids..
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Glycyrrhizae (an extract of the dried roots and rhizome of licorice), the major phyto-constituents are triterpene saponins and Glycyrrhizin (glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhizinic acid); Licorice extract is prized for its skin re-lightening properties; included to here specifically to reduce redness and the visible effects of dermal irritation.
Paenonia (Peony Flower or Bai Shao)herbaceous peony root is an important Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),rich in different bioactive components, such as monoterpenes , volatile oil, triterpene and paeoniflorin, a glycoside and antioxidants as well as complex polysaccharides. Peony is highly desireable; for its potent dermal antioxidant prowess.
Laminaria digitata is more commonly known as brown sea kelp; contains a complex of marine bionutrients including alginate, lamine, and laminarin. These substances can bind moisture and draw it closer to the skin with soothing, replumping and detoxification effects.
Laboratories around the world are now subjecting the Oriental ancient system of medicine to more detailed scientific investigation.
Eastern inspired formulations work on the 'principle superior regime' of dealing with a problem before it appears. This is a more gentle to approach resolving issues of dermal imperfection.
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine (TCM) embrace up to three principles or actions;
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Aphelia Cosmetology has extensively drawn upon from great oriental (TCM) masters to prepare proprietary complexes
This dedicated approach to ehance these with modern biotechnology to micro refine each and every one of the age-fighting ingredients allows us to deliver nourishment and lock in moisture essential to the vitality and overall appearance of your skin.
The benefit of Aphelia is that we have worked side by side with the latest developments in Western Cosmeceutical ingredients and mastered the oriental herbal knowledge bridge.
Each of our hand, crafted extracts not only adopts one or more of the three guiding aspects; it also can be demonstrated in the traditional literature as having complementary effects with designed target organs or tissues.


text: NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- In the lead-up to Friday, Aug. 30, morning's court hearing over setting a trial date for the government's challenge to the proposed merger of US Airways ( LCC) and American Airlines, the opposing sides are proposing drastically different totals for the number of depositions each side should be permitted. How U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly views the deposition proposals will be a major factor in whether she leans toward the airlines' request for a quick trial in November, or a later one in March as the Department of Justice wants. The government said it needs the later date to effectively build a record on how the $11 billion deal will harm consumers. Kollar-Kotelly could set a trial start date on Friday or could wait until Tuesday to announce her decision. The DOJ is proposing that each side be allowed up to 50 depositions, in addition to the deposition of any person who appears on the parties' witness list who has not previously been deposed. The government also proposed that up to two executives from each airline be deposed for a maximum of two days. In contrast, the airlines want each parties' depositions limited to 10, although they agree additional depositions should be allowed for persons on a party's final witness list who have not been deposed. However, they said all depositions should be limited to seven hours. In an order issued Thursday, Kollar-Kotelly appeared to be favoring a trial date on the earlier side. She called on the parties to "immediately begin serving written discovery to the extent possible." She added that the DOJ and the seven state attorneys general suing to block the merger would be permitted to propose up to 10 interrogatory questions to each of the two airlines. The airlines are allowed to propose up to 15 interrogatory questions to the plaintiffs DOJ and states collectively. She also directed the parties to be prepared to address a number of issues, all indicating a desire to speed the proceeding along, if possible. For instance, they are expected to be prepared to address the scope of documents the Department of Justice has already obtained from the airlines and third parties prior to filing suit as well as the identities of individuals the DOJ already has deposed.


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The date was March 27th, 2011.
My brother and I had just finished watching our 4th seeded Kentucky Wildcats knock off the 2nd seeded North Carolina Tarheels in thrilling fashion. As the realization that our beloved Wildcats were finally going back to the Final Four after 13 long years sank in, we screamed and jumped around like tweens at a Justin Bieber concert. Victory had never tasted much sweeter.
Flash forward to all but a year later and I'm sitting alone in my garage watching Kentucky dominate an over-matched Baylor team to reach their second straight Final Four. I had been confined to my "man cave" for poor behavior, as the weight of expectations had caused my scream-reflex to have a hairier trigger than most seasons.
As the minutes slowly ticked off the clock, there was no celebration in my solitary screen-room. There was only relief. This was expected, better yet, this was required.
With a roster stacked with at least 6 NBA players, Kentucky began this season as the 2nd rated team in the nation, trailing only the aforementioned Tarheels who combined similar NBA talent with "experience". As the year progressed, we saw Heels and Orangemen fall to the wayside, and the Wildcats emerged as the "clear favorite" to win the title.
In a season that saw Kentucky beat the Tarheels, the Jayhawks, and the Cardinals OOC, they went 16-0 in the SEC. Going undefeated in a major conference hadn't happened for anyone since the 2003. It became increasingly clear that this group was truly a notch above everyone else.
This year's Kentucky team is such an over-whelming favorite to win it all that anything less than a shiny new National Title banner hanging in Rupp Arena will be deemed a failure. The expectations are so great, that we have writers like ESPN's Myron Medcalf openly suggesting that it's title or bust for the Cats.
Anything short of a national title for Kentucky will equal failure.
Let that sink in for a minute… In a sport where 68 teams are given equal opportunity to win the title, the Kentucky Wildcats are the only squad that can't lose at any point and have their season deemed a success. It's not just that they have the best shot to win the title. It's that they have to win the title.
For a fanbase that's only 3 seasons removed from the NIT, this sort of talk is sweet honey with a side of vinegar. This is what we wanted. We wanted to be on top. We wanted these expectations. In these waning hours of the greatest ball of all, though, doubt and paranoia can ruin the party.
We start projecting amazing powers on apathetic players like Perry Jones III, who probably cares as much about winning a tournament game as he does his next MWIII session on the XBox. We start imagining the taunts we will receive from opposing fanbases if we lose. "Biggest choke of all time", they'll say and we'll be forced to agree with them.
So, like the hottest girl in school, there really are no excuses for this team not to be the homecoming queen. It's all or it's nothing. It's the elation of a title 14 years in the making or it's questioning the one-and-done philosophy and whether our coach is capable of winning the big one.
The Final Four isn't enough, not this season. In short, in a year where Kentucky fans may experience their 8th National Title, there will be no joy riding along the way.


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NEW police cameras designed to record crime have been used to target booze culture on Bridge Street for the first time.
Over the weekend officers from the town centre unit at Cheshire Police used the body worn cameras to film drink-fuelled disorder.
The Warrington Guardian went on patrol on Saturday night with Warrington Town Centre NPU, with reporter Matthew Hobbs reporting live on Twitter.
PC Dan Gee used a camera to film a man arrested for being drunk and disorderly on Academy Way next to the taxi rank at 12.20am.
After police told the suspect he was being filmed he shouted and swore aggressively.
The footage can be used in any criminal proceedings against the man that may take place.
It was the only incident in which a camera was used on Saturday night, but PC Gee believes the cameras will help police as officers become more used to using them.
He said: "I think however you look at it, the cameras are a positive thing.
"The proof will be in the pudding but I believe they will be a help to officers and people will react differently when they know they are being recorded."
The pilot to trial cameras in Warrington started last Tuesday and will go on for three months.
So far they have been used to arrest a man in breach of bail conditions; arrest of a man wanted for assaulting a taxi driver; a road collision; and when suspects have been randomly searched.
If deemed a success, police say all frontline officers will be provided with one.
They can be used to record any crime, with senior officers keen to focus them on a range of incidents.
Switched on at the discretion of officers, people are supposed to be told whenever possible when they are being recorded.
Footage is uploaded to a database, with records kept of who accesses it.
Insp Neil Drum, of Warrington Central NPU, said: "They will assist police in fighting crime, gathering evidence, and assisting in prosecutions.
"Many interactions will still happen without cameras, although we hope their use will de-escalate incidents."


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Evolution Hoax
People who live in the societies of ignorance continually make plans for the future and hope these plans proceed as they desire. This being the case, an unexpected disease or some accident throws their life into complete disarray, since such incidents were not incorporated into their future plans. While they are enjoying good health, many of them never think that such incidents-even though it happens to thousands of others every day-could happen to them.
That is why, when confronted with such unexpected incidents, the ignorant people immediately become insolent towards their Creator. They contradict the fact of destiny and say, "Why has this happened to me?" for people who are far from possessing the morality commanded in the Qur'an, tend not to put their trust in God at times of sickness or accident, or to seek the good in what befalls them.
Such people, who do not grasp the reality of destiny, assume that it is merely the viruses or microbes that cause a sickness. Similarly, when they are involved in a traffic accident, they assume it is the driver of the other car that caused the accident. However, the truth is otherwise. Each disease-producing agent, such as a microbe or bacteria, or anything that causes harm to man, are, in actuality, creatures created by God as a cause. None of them are "haphazard" causes; they all act under the control of God. Man is vulnerable to microbes because God wills it so. If a man becomes seriously ill due to a virus, it happens because this is within the knowledge of God. If a car hits a person, leaving him disabled, this is also an event that has come into being by God's Will. No matter how one strives to avoid them, he can never alter the course of these happenings; not even a single one of them. He cannot remove a single moment from his destiny, because, fate is created as a whole. For a person who submits himself to the All-Mighty God, and who trusts in His infinite wisdom and mercy, an accident, disease or another adversity, is a temporary trial that leads to ultimate bliss.
It is the good moral qualities that a person adheres to in such circumstances that is important. Diseases and accidents are the incidents in the face of which believers have the opportunity to show forth their patience and good morals, and through which they can draw nearer to God. In the Qur'an, God discusses diseases while relating the importance of patience through such times:
... Those with true righteousness are those who believe in God and the Last Day, the angels, the Book and the prophets, and who, despite their love for it, give away their wealth to their relatives and to orphans and the very poor, and to travellers and beggars and to set slaves free, and who attend to their prayers and give alms; those who honour their contracts when they make them, and are steadfast in poverty and illness and in battle. Those are the people who are true believers. Those are the people who go in fear of God. (Surat al-Baqara: 177)
A person confronted with a physical dilemma must keep in mind that it is a trial for him, and that it is only God Who brings about diseases and their cures. This is the reasoning necessary for maintaining a proper moral attitude. A person benefits from thinking about the good and divine purpose in the disease he suffers, or an accident he might be involved in, even though he may not be able to grasp them immediately. It may be that he must go through a temporary difficulty, but that, in the hereafter, as a servant who has wholeheartedly submitted himself to his Lord, he will be rewarded with infinite bliss.
We all need to keep in mind, however, that it is essential to recognize this fact deep in our hearts and to maintain high morals immediately after being confronted with a similar incident. For this end, we need to know that all diseases are created for a purpose. If God were to will it, a person would never become sick or feel pain. But, if a person is afflicted with such a trial, then he must be aware that it is for a purpose, helping him to grasp the transience of this world and the infinite might of God.