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Dr. Steven Roberts
Associate Professor
Contact InformationEmail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 519-884-0710 ext.2420
Office Location: 3C11
Office Hours: Mondays 1-4pm or by appointment
Languages Spoken
Academic Background
Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Director, Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography
Adjunct Professor, Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Ph.D., UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, Waterloo, ON, Systems Design Engineering, 2003.
B.E.S., UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, Waterloo, ON, Honours Urban and Regional Planning, 1991.
B.Sc., McMASTER UNIVERSITY, Hamilton, ON, Mathematics Major, 1987.
I am interested in the design and development Geographic Information Science based tools for use in understanding landscape structure and in decision support applications for environmental land use planning. Specific fields of interest include: spatial data models and data structures, combinatorial optimization, genetic algorithms (Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimization), applied graph theory and category theory, landscape ecology, and parallel and shared memory computing.
I also worked as an Intermediate Planner with the Regional Municipality of Peel, Planning Department, Policy and Research Division, Brampton, ON from 1990 to 2001.
Additional Information
Refereed journal articles
S.A. Roberts, P. H. Calamai and G. B. Hall, Evolutionary Multi-Objective Optimization for Landscape System Design. Journal of Geographical Systems, (available on-line, 16 Oct. 2010)
C.M. Moulton, S.A. Roberts and P.H. Calamai, Hierarchical Clustering of Multiobjective Optimization Results to Inform Land Use Decision Making. Urban and Regional Information Systems Journal, 21(2), pp. 25-37, 2009.
S. A. Roberts, G. B. Hall and P. H. Calamai, A Pre-categoric Spatial Data Meta-model, Environment and Planning B, 33(6), pp. 881-901, 2006 (Nov-Dec).
G. Meng, G. B. Hall and S. A. Roberts, Multi-group segregation indices for measuring ordinal classes, Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 30(3), pp. 275-299, 2006.
S. A. Roberts, G. B. Hall and P. H. Calamai, Assessing Polygon Edge Integrity, Geographical Systems, 3(1), pp. 87-105, 2001 (Apr).
S. A. Roberts, G. B. Hall and P. H. Calamai, Analyzing Forest Fragmentation Using Spatial Autocorrelation, Graphs and GIS, International Journal of Geographic Information Systems, 14(2), pp. 185-204, 2000 (Mar).
Refereed proceedings
S.A. Roberts, G.B. Hall, and B. Boots, Street Centreline Generation with an Approximated Area Voronoi Diagram, in P. Fisher (Ed.), Developments in Spatial Data Handling, Springer, pp. 435-446, 2005.
B. Boots, R. Feick, N. Shiode and S. A. Roberts, Investigating Recursive Point Voronoi Diagrams, in Geographic Information Science, in Proceedings of GIScience 2002, Second International Conference on Geographic Information Science, Boulder, Colorado, Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science Series V2478, pp. 1-22, 2002 (Fall).
S. A. Roberts, G. B. Hall and P. H. Calamai, Shape-based Properties of the Boundaries between Landscape Feature Types, in P. Forer, A.G.O. Yeh and J. He (Eds.), Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Spatial Data Handling, Beijing, Aug, pp. 1b.27-50, 2000.
Papers presented at refereed conferences
C.M Moulton, S.A. Roberts and P.H. Calamai, Hierarchical Clustering of Multiobjective Optimization Results to Inform Land Use Decision Making. INFORMS 2007 Conference.
Papers submitted to refereed journals
S. A. Roberts and G. B. Hall, A Shape Measure of the Boundaries between Landscape Features. (in revision for TGIS, submitted Jan 2009)
S. A. Roberts and G. B. Hall, Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimization Design for Greenlands Systems: metric implementations. (in revision for IJGIS Special Issue on Spatial Ecology, submitted Jul 2009)
Progress on Shape Metrics for Edge Analysis, CAG 2011, Calgary, 3 June 2011.
Towards Hierarchical Clustering for Spatial Decision Support, AAG 2008, Boston, 18 Apr 2008.
Moving Point Data: Analysis in non-euclidean space, Canadian Association of Geographers Annual Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 30 May 2007.
(poster) Promoting Sustainable Communities Through Participatory Spatial Decision Support, GEOIDE 7th Annual Scientific Conference, Quebec City, 29-31 May 2005.
(invited) A Pre-categoric Spatial Data Meta-model. 30th International Geographic Congress Commission on Modelling Geographical Systems, Glasgow, 15-20 Aug 2004.
Street Centreline Generation with an Approximated Area Voronoi Diagram. 11th Annual International Symposium on Spatial Data Handling, University of Leicester, 23-25 Aug 2004.
Using Evolutionary Multi-criteria Optimization for Landscape Design: Some Preliminary Results, Canadian Operational Research Society: 44th National Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, 4 Jun 2002.
Shape-based Properties of the Boundaries between Landscape Feature Types, International Geographical Union: 9th International Symposium on Spatial Data Handling, Beijing, Aug 2000.
Multi-objective optimization for the analysis of landscape structure, Canadian Operational Research Society: 41st National Conference, Windsor, ON, Canada, Jun 1999.
Assessing Edge Integrity Using Attributed Graphs, International Geographical Union: Commission on Modelling Geographical Systems Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal, Aug 1998.
Analyzing Forest Fragmentation by Linear Features Using Spatial Autocorrelation Over Graphs, URISA International Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, Jul 1997.
MOEA for Greenlands System Design, GIS Seminar Series, School of Surveying, University of Otago, 6 Nov 2008.
A Pre-Categoric Spatial Data Model, McMaster Centre for Spatial Analysis - invited talk 28 Mar 2008.
Agency: GEOIDE
Title of project: Promoting Sustainable Communities Through Participatory Spatial Decision Support
Length of project: Winter 2005 Spring 2009
Budget: total - $593,350+$157,800 in kind contribution
my allocation - $57,600 (includes funding for 2 Masters students)
-Referee for OGS scholarship awards Feb.-Mar. 2011.
-Referee for Operations Research (International peerreviewed journal) Oct.2010.
-Referee for Journal of Geographical Systems (International peerreviewed journal) Sept. 2010.
-Referee for Geographical Analysis (International peerreviewed journal) Aug. 2010.
-Referee for Operations Research (International peerreviewed journal) Mar. 2010.
-Referee for OMAFRA New Directions and Alternative Fuels Research Program Feb. 2010.
-Member of the Departmental Undergraduate Program committee 2009/10
-Referee for NSERC-SPG, Jul-Aug 2009.
-Chaired MA thesis defense, Jul 2007.
-Served as member of the Departmental Appointments and Promotions committee 2005/06.
-Refereed article for Environment and Planning B, 2005.
Graduate student supervision
MA - Erin Hamel, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Jan 2008 2010 (incomplete withdrew for full time employment).
MASc - Christina Moulton, Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Mar 2007 - , Dec 2007 (graduated, co-supervision with P. Calamai UW).
Graduate student committees
MES Peter Chu Su, University of Waterloo, 2010 present
MA Shawn Gagne, GES, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2010 present
MES Michael Leahy, FES, University of Waterloo, 2005 - 20050811 (graduated currently PhD).
MES Gang Meng, FES, University of Waterloo, 2004 - 20050715 (graduated - currently PhD).
PhD Andrew Rees, GES, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2004 - 201004 (graduated).
PhD Barbara Schwab, GES, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2005 - 20100115 (graduated).
Undergraduate student supervision
Senior Honours Thesis - Scott James, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2004-2005.


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A Dose Ranging Study Of GW640385 Boosted With Ritonavir (Rtv) In Comparison To A RTV-Boosted Protease Inhibitor (PI) In HIV-1 Infected PI-Experienced Adults
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This is a two phase study (randomised and non-randomised phase). The randomised phase will initially examine 4 blinded doses of GW640385 boosted with rtv (with continuation of current background therapy) in comparison to an ongoing, open-labeled rtv-boosted protease inhibitor (PI) regimen for 15 days. At the Day 15 visit, all subjects will optimize background therapy. Additionally, subjects receiving the lowest dose of GW640385 will be re-randomised to one of the higher doses and subjects in the control arm will receive a new rtv-boosted PI based on resistance testing at screening. Subjects will remain in the randomized phase on one of these 4 continuing treatment arms for at least 48 weeks. An interim analysis will occur during the randomised phase to select for a dose of GW640385 to evaluate further in Phase III studies. After dose selection subjects will move to the non-randomised phase of the study. In the non-randomised phase subjects who are receiving GW640385 will be assigned to final selected dose for assessment of long term safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and antiviral activity.
|Infection, Human Immunodeficiency Virus I HIV-1 Infection
|Drug: Physician determined comparator PI + ritonavir Drug: GW640385 + ritonavir
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|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
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|Phase IIB, Randomized, Multicenter, Parallel Group, Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Antiviral Effect of Four Blinded Dosing Regimens of GW640385X/Ritonavir Compared to Open-label Current PI Therapy in HIV-1 Infected, Protease Inhibitor Experienced Adults for 2 Weeks With Long-term Assessment (>48 Weeks) of Safety, Pharmacokinetic and Antiviral Activity of Selected 385/RTV Dosing Regimen(s) vs. a Ritonavir-boosted, Protease Inhibitor Containing Regimen
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Time averaged change in plasma HIV-1 RNA over 16 wks
- Proportion of subjects achieving the target pharmacokinetic (PK) GW640385 drug levels
- Change in laboratory parameters
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Assessments of HIV viral load changes
- GW640385 and RTV pharmacokinetic measurements
- The incidence of adverse events
- Changes in laboratory measurements
- ECG measurements
- HIV viral resistance assessment
- Immunologic measures
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|August 2005
|Study Completion Date:
|June 2007
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|June 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Intervention Details:Detailed Description:
Drug: Physician determined comparator PI + ritonavir
Drug: GW640385 + ritonavir
Other Name: Physician determined comparator PI + ritonavir
A Phase IIB, Randomized, Multicenter, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Short-Term Safety, PK and Antiviral Activity of Four Dosing Regimens of GW640385/rtv Therapy Compared to Open-label Current Protease Inhibitor (PI) Therapy in HIV-1, PI-Experienced Adults for 2 wks with Long-Term Evaluation (>48 wks) of Safety, PK and Antiviral Activity of Selected GW640385/rtv Dosing Regimen(s) vs. a RTV-boosted, PI Containing Regimen
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
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Inclusion criteria:
- 18+ years of age (or =16 years of age for non-EU countries, according to local requirements).
- HIV-1 infected subjects.
- Females must be of either non-childbearing potential or have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and agree to use a protocol approved method of contraception.
- Plasma HIV-1 RNA (viral load) =1,000 copies/mL at Screening.
- Evidence of at least 2 multi-PI resistant mutations at Screening or within 3 months of Screening.
- Subjects must have been receiving the same anti-HIV medicines that they are on currently for at least 8 weeks prior to Screening; these anti-HIV medicines will include a single protease inhibitor (PI) in combination with a low dose of ritonavir (i.e., a ritonavir-boosted PI). However, the current PI cannot be tipranavir.
- Able to understand and follow protocol requirements, instructions and protocol-stated restrictions.
- Be willing and able to provide signed and dated written informed consent prior to study entry.
Exclusion criteria:
- Subjects cannot change their anti-HIV medicines between Screening and Day 1 Visit.
- Subjects can not be receiving dual ritonavir-boosted PIs, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) or Tipranavir at Screening.
- Active CDC Class C disease at screening.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Protocol-specified laboratory abnormalities at Screening.
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Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HIV Infections
Immune System Diseases
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
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HIV Protease Inhibitors
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GOP might give coal to New Jerseyans hit hard by Hurricane Sandy
It's a week before Christmas - the season of giving! Despite the drain Christmas shopping can have on the wallet, generous givers from across the country have devoted some of their hard-earned money to help New Jerseyans devastated by Hurricane Sandy by donating to many private disaster relief campaigns.
Unfortunately, Republicans in Congress are making Ebenezer Scrooge look like Warren Buffett when it comes to generosity and the Christmas spirit. The same fiscally responsible Republicans that can't find a single thing to cut out of the $925.2 billion we spend on defense are balking at dishing out the funds to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.
You might like to think Republicans are acting out of some adherence to fiscal sanity or responsible budgeting when it comes to FEMA spending and disaster relief. After all, that's what they say when the question comes up. You'd be wrong. It's all about cynical, dirty, annoying politics.
Republicans like to hold things hostage. First it was the debt ceiling. Then it was tax cuts for the middle class. Now, they're playing politics with victims of Hurricane Sandy, threatening to hold hostage vital funds for Hurricane Sandy relief unless Democrats agree to completely unrelated spending cuts.
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It's almost inspiring to hear their complete cynicism on the issue of spending. "We have these emergencies every year and we should prepare for that in our budget," said Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho,) Well, back in Sept. 2011, Senate Democrats approved $6.9 billion to refill the disaster emergency fun, and guess what House Republicans did? They cut that amount by nearly half while demanding $1 billion in offsetting cuts.
According to a New York Times editorial column, over the last two years alone, Congressional Republicans have forced a 43 percent reduction in the primary FEMA grants that pay for disaster preparedness. Is that responsible governance?
Nowhere is their hypocrisy on spending more apparent than in defense spending. Progressive web site AlterNet published a list of seven shocking ways the military wastes our money, and it's hard not to go "Hulk smash! as you read through the waste and abuse of taxpayer money.
For instance, did you know the U.S. armed forces employs nearly 1,000 generals, all with their own entourage and fiefdom, which include divers, security guards, secretaries, and in many cases personal chefs that would rival Wolfgang Puck? As the New York Times noted, this staff alone for the military's highest-ranking generals and admirals can easily exceed $1 million - each!
That doesn't boil your blood? Well, what if I told you the Pentagon ran 234 golf courses around the world? The cost is undisclosed, but the Department of Defense's Sungnam golf course in Korea is reportedly valued at $26 million. And just so they don't exclude non-golfers, the military also maintains a ski lodge and resort in the Bavarian Alps, which cost $80 million when it opened in 2004.
I haven't even brought up the 1,000 military bases overseas, or failed projects like the F-22 fighter, which has yet to see combat and is overmatched against cheaper, foreign jets. All at a cost of nearly $80 billion.
If all this weren't bad enough, Republicans are continuing to push for tax cuts for the upper 2 percent as part of the stalemate of the so-called Fiscal Cliff. The total cost would be about $700 billion over the next 10 years.
All of this is apparently more important then helping Americans devastated by a once in a lifetime natural disaster that has shattered their lives and damaged their homes.
New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett suggested to CNBC host and fellow New Jerseyan Jim Cramer that he might veto the proposed $60 billion Hurricane Sandy relief bill over concerns about "accountability" for "wasteful spending." I would ask him what's more wasteful - helping repair communities devastated by a natural disaster in his own state, or giving generals, admirals and wealthy individuals money they didn't ask for, and don't need?
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Sri Lanka's seamers came to the fore to leave Pakistan reeling on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Dubai.
Suranga Lakmal, Shaminda Eranga and Nuwan Pradeep all took two wickets as Pakistan slipped to 128 for six at tea, with Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews' decision to field first looking an inspired one.
It was a galling second session for the hosts, who had progressed to 78 for one before a collapse left them trailing in Sri Lanka's wake, with Khurram Manzoor's 73 the only bright spot in their batting.
They lost Ahmed Shehzad cheaply although the opener had already been given a life when he was dropped by Mathews at third slip before he had scored.
But he failed to take advantage of that escape as he was dismissed soon after for three, Pradeep trapping the 22-year-old lbw.
It was almost two wickets in two balls as new batsman Mohammad Hafeez edged the very next delivery to second slip, where Mahela Jayawardene shelled a tough chance.
Sri Lanka would not get another opportunity like that before the lunch interval as Hafeez and Manzoor carefully pushed Pakistan past the half-century mark.
Manzoor bludgeoned three fours off Pradeep in the first over of the afternoon session to make his intentions known before bringing up the 50 partnership with a single off the same bowler.
Yet Hafeez fell for 21 when he was bowled by Pradeep after a loose drive left a big gap between bat and pad.
Manzoor brought up his 50 with a single through the covers off Lakmal before the batsman shook off the shackles with a six over long-on off slow left-armer Rangana Herath.
But Sri Lanka made another key breakthrough when Younis Khan chased a wide one from Eranga to be caught behind, while the seamer struck in his next over, with Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq edging to wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene.
Manzoor was next to go, caught behind after Lakmal found an outside edge, having contributed 73 off 136 balls.
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Two days after his critical comments on the Lakers, coach Mike D'Antoni suddenly changed his mind on seemingly everything regarding his team.
The Lakers' 103-100 loss to Washington on Friday left him griping about the team's inconsistent ball movement and poor defense on Trevor Ariza, two qualities presumably aimed at Kobe Bryant.
Bryant facilitated the offense before taking over in the fourth quarter while leaving Ariza open on nearly every shot. D'Antoni all but said Bryant's name when pressed about the stalled ball movement.
"That's a good question. What, are you gonna throw me a piece of dynamite?" he said.
D'Antoni's criticism apparently wasn't explosive.
"I'm talking about everybody," D'Antoni said Sunday. "To say one is more guilty than the other? No. It doesn't really matter.
"It's 'The Lakers screwed up.'"
The Lakers (36-34) enter tonight's game against the Golden State Warriors (40-31) at Oracle Arena with a 11/2-game lead over the Utah Jazz (34-35) for the eighth playoff spot.
"I'm just happy to get into the playoffs. I don't care what (seed) it is," D'Antoni said. "If we play to our max (potential), I'm not afraid of anybody."
He suggested otherwise after the Wizards' loss.
"If we don't change, we obviously won't make the playoffs," D'Antoni said. "But if we do, then we'll get blown out of the playoffs."
What gives?
"You have so much adrenaline going in you that it's tough not to be like that," he said. "I'm mad at myself, I'm mad at the coaches, I'm mad at the players.
"We're all mad. We all have to do a better job."
D'Antoni said the main areas include limiting turnovers and making the "easy pass," a factor he believes mainly contributes to Dwight Howard's inconsistent field-goal attempts. Howard had zero shots in the fourth quarter against Washington after scoring 20 points.
"He has to have the ball," D'Antoni said. "If you make the easy play, the ball will find him. We just don't do that."
How does Howard handle that?
"I just have to go back on the defensive end, make a stop, help my teammates out and not get frustrated," he said. "Whatever happens, I'll continue to play my game."
D'Antoni vows he will "try to pick spots" in expressing his emotions "because you can't just be a mad man all the time." That's why the Lakers ended Sunday's practice huddling up and yelling "championship" two days after D'Antoni called the routine "laughable," considering the team's play.
"Whether it meant a little more, I don't know," D'Antoni said. "We're not backing off. We're going (for the title)."
Jamison to play
Despite an MRI showing a strain and built-up scar tissue in his right wrist, Antawn Jamison vows that won't keep him sidelined when the Lakers play today against the Warriors.
Jamison practiced Sunday in only the Lakers' non-contact drills to avoid experiencing further damage to his wrist. He wore kinesio tape along his wrist, a device that helps strengthen the muscles. Jamison also will wear a brace and receive ice and electronic muscle stimulation.
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emedastine ophthalmic (generic name)
Emadine (brand name)
It is used to prevent itching of the eye caused by allergies
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What is this medicine?EMEDASTINE (em e DAS teen) is an antihistamine for use in the eye. It is used to prevent itching of the eye caused by allergies.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is only for use in the eye. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. Tilt the head back slightly and pull down the lower lid with the index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the tip of the dropper to your eye, fingertips, or any other surface. Squeeze the prescribed number of drops (usually 1 drop) into the pouch. Close the eye gently. Do not blink. Use your medicine at regular intervals. Do not use it more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 3 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other eye products without telling your doctor or health care professional.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better in 2 or 3 days or if they get worse.
Report any serious side effects right away. Stop using this medicine if your eyes get inflamed, painful, or have a discharge, and see your doctor or health care professional as soon as you can.
Be careful not to touch the tip of the dispensing container onto the eye, or any other surface. Serious eye infections can result from contamination of eye solutions.
If you wear contact lenses, do not wear them if your eyes are red. This eye drop should not be used to treat contact lens-related irritation. If you wear soft contact lenses, you should wait at least 10 minutes after instilling the eye drops before inserting your contact lenses.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Store between 4 and 30 degrees C (39 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.


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The beauty of batik is that there is no geographical or cultural barrier to batik appreciation. Batik connoiseurs and admirers come from all walks of life, hence the pleasant diversity of batik today. And today's batik designers form an impressively diverse profile too, from the modern, upmarket designer in Kuala Lumpur, the traditional batik master for the royal courts of Solo, the happy-go-lucky batik T-shirt small factory owner in Bali or Langkawi, the batik prints designer in SoHO, Manhattan or the hippie designer from Amsterdam or Mumbai or Shanghai.
Batik as an art is highly associated with hand-drawn pieces (batik tulis), though batik ikat and stamped batik are also remarkable avenues of artistic expressions.
Batik today is more than a wearable fashion statement. Art galleries in private collections and museums frame unique pieces which are of high artistic or historical and cultural values. Some dedicate batik art from renowned designers of the past and present, while some are platforms for the budding designers to display their works.
We find batik art gracing the art displays in public and private buildings such as hotels, museums, libraries, and even airports. Like all forms of art, the prices of excellent pieces of batik tend to appreciate in value with time. That is why well preserved and some rare antique batik from old Java can fetch good prices in private and public auctions and galleries.
Throughout the world, including in Indonesia and Malaysia, batik classes and lessons are seeing new interests in students who are drawn to batik. And those who find it engaging and rewarding (or addictive) continue sometimes continue their passions into their careers or hobbies as designers, retailers, artists, gurus, hobbyists or collectors and consumers.
Fashion shows of international prestige also feature batik designs being paraded, while top batik designers are gaining publicity and establishing brand names for themselves in the fashion world. There is also a resurgence and renewed interests in heritage and many are looking back at batik as part of their country's and peoples' legacy. Batik is also seen as an excellent choice for official occasions especially in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. New innovations in materials, ideas and technologies have continued to push batik production and appreciation.
All signs showing that batik art is growing...
Inspired by the beauty of batik art, we have compiled a list of top designer who uses this tradition in their fashion. The combination of batik art and fashion is the highlight of this batik book, where pages of beautfiul batik art pieces are shown.
Proudly brought to you by www.batikinspirations.com
"Batik Inspirations... is like a cupboard filled with beautiful and wonderful batik, and which every page shows the glorious colours of batik."
- Berita Harian Malaysia
"Showcasing the wondrous designs found in Malaysian batik."
Photo Video Imaging Singapore
"Featuring dramatic photographs of models and rich textiles set against Peranakan, Chinese, Malay and colonial buildings in Malacca."
NTU Graduation Issue Singapore
"To Introduce the beautiful material in a highly engaging visual journey."
- MPH Quill Malaysia
"Each designer brings a unique insight into the world of batik."
- KLue Magazine Malaysia
"Readers are able to see intricate details of batik."
- GetThat Singapore
The book is also featured in:
The Sunday Times Singapore
Malacca High School 180 Years: Our Story
Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Bin Tengku Mansor
Minister of Tourism Malaysia
"Batik has a very speial place in the world of textile. No other cloth in the Nusantara archipelago, perhaps in the world, contains so much symbolism and so many meanings. In the philosophy of its colour and designs, batik expresses the spirit of the people who make it and wear it.
Batik Inspirations has captured the unique identity of Batik Malaysia. By showcasing Batik Malaysia combined with fashion, Batik Inspirations show that the centuries old hand-drawn technique of Malaysia can be preserved with the changing times.
In addition, the background shots in historical places and final touches of Malaysian lifestyle settings, Batik Inspirations has gone far beyond than just showcasing Batik Malaysia, but instead Malaysia as a whole - its very rich culture, heritage and traditions. The Ministry of Culture, Art and Heritage strongly supports such invaluable publication in order to bring Malaysia Batik to the world."
Datuk Seri Utama Dr Rais Yatim
Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Malaysia
Datuk Dr Victor Wee
Secretary General
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
"Malacca is known for its distinct and diversified heritage which comes with its rich history. The old yet beautiful buildings still charms the locals and tourists alike up to today. As can be seen here in Batik Inspirations, these buildings are still very much alive, especially when combined with the colourful Batik Malaysia."
YB Datuk Ab Rahaman bin Hj Ab Karim
Chairman of Tourism, Cultural and Heritage State Committee
"Batik Inspirations has captured the essence of Malaysia - her culture, heritage and traditions . By showcasing Batik Malaysia against the backdrops of historically rich and multi-racial Malacca, this book truly serves as a representation of what makes Malaysia unique and truly special."
Mr Lim Chow Beng
General Manager, Melaka Tourism Action Council
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
"Batik, an old technique in the fabric industry is one of the most versatile craft of Malaysia.
The artist's craftmanship is transferred on the chosen fabric with great diligence and skills. May this Batik Inspirations: Editions BLUE bring batik to a greater height worldwide as well as give satisfaction, inspiration and serves as a productive tool to designers, collectors, students and lovers of beautiful fabric".
Puan Hajah Zuraidah Abdul Razak
General Manager
Syarikat Pemasaran Karyaneka Sdn Bhd
"Batik Inspirations is nothing less than a creation of art. This spiritual effort is the emotional reflection of life, hence culture is exposed and tradition shared."
Sarkasi Said Tzee, baron of batik and recipient of Special Recognition Award
(Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts, Singapore)
"The forward-looking book boldly essays a blueprint for melding tradition and post-modernism through the lens of a new generation of batik fashion."
The Peranakan Association (Singapore)
Why Batik Inspirations?
8 reasons we are recommending this book
1. Batik |Batik Designs
This book showcases contemporary batik designs - designs that are bold, colourful and vibrant. With designers from Malaysia, the batik designs featured are a break away from the traditional batik. The motifs featured consists of both flaura & fauna (eg. hibiscus/ butterflies) and with a modern use of geometrics (eg. lines/ spirals).
2. Fashion
This book showcases the works of award-winning fashion designers who uses batik as a medium for their designs. Featured designs here are haute-couture, evening wear, and casual wear. A good buy for those in the fashion industry, as this book will show you how you can create wonderful clothes. And with batik, you need not go through the hassle of sourcing for cloth materials with a particular design, but instead you can just draw it yourself. The interviews with the designers are also included giving insights to the designers' ideas and inspirations.
3. Arts & Photography
The core of this book showcases spreads of models parading the batik designs in fashion. With unique photography which combines the heritage backgrounds with modern fashion, the photographs from the book has won praises from both laymen and other photographers alike. As author QuaChee puts it: "These photographs are in a way like a mini epic movie - just that these pictures are stills."
4. Beautiful pictures
What makes the pictures beautiful is because it consits of 3 elements:
i) heritage background
ii) models to bring it to life
iii) models wearing beautiful batik clothes that complements the designs.
The eight batik designers featured are all distinct from each other, hence, you get a book that has eight different locations. The interesting thing is that for each designers is given a particular background so that their clothes compliments the background and vice versa.
5. Culture, Heritage and Tradition
Batik Inspirations showcases Malaysia's living heritage - batik. This cottage industry is currently widely promoted by the Malaysian Government.
To give this book a special touch, the models parade in a local lifestyle setting (eg. playing the traditional 'congkak' game, the way Malaysians greet each other - the 'salam'). All these showcase Malaysia's rich culture and tradition.
6. Peranakan |Peranakan culture |All things Peranakan
Batik has and still is associated with the Peranakans (Straits-born Chinese), especially when the Peranakans wear the batik 'sarungs'. In addition, a section of this book contains photographs set in Peranakan homes... which were a big hit among the Peranakans during the exhibition at the Peranakan Festival.
7. Malacca |Malaysia
All photographs in the book were taken entirely from Malacca - from the famous Stadhuys, the oldest Malaysian temple (the Cheng Hoon Teng temple), the Malay traditional 'kampung' (village) house, the Merlimau house with architecture influence from Indian, Malay and Chinese and the Peranakan homes.
Being the historical state of Malaysia, this book is a good representation of Malaysia too.
8. Coffee-table books
If you are looking for a high-end book that you would like to put it on your coffee-table, this would be among the few that you can consider. You will definitely be proud to show this high-end coffee-table book to your visitors and friends.
Contents Page
Batik Making
A brief history on batik and the batik making process using wax (both the 'canting' method and the 'stamp' method)... In addition to the write-up, you can understand the step-by-step process of how batik is made just by looking at these pictures.
Suitable for the batik enthusiasts and also for those who would like an introduction on batik.
First Page
This is a sample of the other full spread pages - of models in batik fashion complimented with unique background. The full-spread pictures are the core of the book.
If you use the magnifying glass, you'll be able to see the fine details of the batik on the jacket, and for those who like the ancient building (date 1800s), you'll admire the beautiful staircase and its architecture.
By the way, there's a meaning to this picture... in some traditional houses, the staircase is the first part of the house - a place to welcome the guests. And for us, this is just like me welcoming you to this project of ours... the Batik Inspirations book. Welcome in!
Fun with Pics
This is where photographer, eM.K. gives insights of the photographs in detail, information on the batik designs, and things that went behind the scene and his personal comments on the fashion designers.
*We didn't put any captions on all the full-spread pictures as to not 'spoil' them or distract readers from the pictures, as we believe that the pictures should be admired on its own.
Hence, the information on the photos are put in this segment.
Last Page
Another sample of the full spread pages, whereby we compliment batik fashion with the unique background.
For example, on this picture, there were many readers who not only liked the batik-inspired jacket, but there were some who like the intricate details on the top of this old building. Even the semi-ruined door has its charms.
Again there's a meaning behind this composition: this photograph was taken from the verendah of the house, just before the staircase. It's a way of saying goodbye, but not with a sad heart. Instead, this goodbye comes with a big smile... a sense of accomplishment and happiness to be able to bring the readers through a journey - sharing the beauty of this hand-craft art: batik, combined with beautiful background.
At the back, you can see a road, which actually means that there's more to come...!
With such good reviews from the press (100% positive reviews) and with the compliments from our customers, we are confident you will like this unique book just as much.
We've included an unresistable offer. For a very limited time only, we as authors & photographers will be singing your special copy. In addition, we will also add in the complimentary magnifying glass. To see more details please click below.
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Chairman Bulova Named Regional Leader of the Year
Dec. 21, 2009
News Highlights
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has recognized Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova with its highest honor, the Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award. The award is presented annually to an elected official for outstanding service to residents of the metropolitan Washington, D.C., region.
"I am humbled to receive this honor from my regional colleagues," said Bulova. "Finding new and innovative ways to collaborate as a region will have long-lasting benefits to all of our residents."
Bulova was recognized for her leadership in guiding the Greater Washington 2050 Coalition ? a group of public officials, business and civic leaders tasked by COG to find ways to improve the quality of life for area residents by fostering stronger regional cooperation and planning. Bulova, who serves as the chief spokesperson for the initiative, spearheaded vigorous outreach to member governments and stakeholders; an extensive public survey; and a forum of future-focused experts. The coalition recently released a draft of its final report, Region Forward.
As a member and past chairman of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, Bulova champions regionalism to address issues concerning the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area. She also is a member of the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee and the past chairman of the Metropolitan Development Policy Committee.
For more information, contact the Chairman's Office at 703-324-2321, TTY 711.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
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Janet B. Matsen:Open Lab Questions
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These questions are "open" to me, not necessarily the scientific community. If you have insights or can point me toward references relevant to them, please do!
Open Questions
For biochemical assays, are sodium phosphate and potassium phosphate buffers equivalent?
Are there reasons why it would matter whether sodium or potassium is in solution? I tried to research this question online and haven't found anything. I did learn Lidstrom:Buffers#General_Info this
What is the difference between Bacto yeast extract & Difco yeast extract?
I e-mailed BD on 2012/03/01 and asked "What is the difference between Difco Yeast Extract and Bacto Yeast Extract? I only see Difco Yeast Extract UF in this: http://www.bd.com/ds/technicalCenter/misc/br_3_2547.pdf so it is hard to compare. I have an old bottle of Difco Yeast extract that is not UF and I wonder if it can be substituted for Bacto Yeast extract. It is also old (1999) -- does it go bad?"
Why does the DNA clump when you run overloaded agarose gels? (2012/10/02)
Is it important to let chemically competent cells sit on ice 20-30 min after adding DNA? What does this do? (7/13/2012)
- Example protocol showing ice incubation
- Mila weighing in: "This waiting period is part of the protocol. Not sure anyone knows what exactly happens but likely DNA just needs this time to land onto a cell. Longer time does not do much for the efficiency of the transformation. However the efficiency of the cells is determined by something upstream, by how the cells were grown and chemically treated. This is the most important part of the transformation process.."
- online: ""After making the cells leaky, the DNA is added to the cells and allowed to sit on ice for 10-20 minutes. This allows the DNA to get past the cell membrane, and gives enough time for lots of cells to recieve the DNA and to make certain all of the DNA gets in the cells. After this, in order to make the cells keep the DNA, and to make certain they survive, (Being leaky is not a good thing) the cells are heat shocked for several seconds to 'turn on' (induce) heat shock genes which aid in survival and recovery. After that, the cells are incubated to start growing and plated on selective media to recover those cells that actually recieved the DNA.
- It is simple to do an experiment where you transform some without waiting and some after waiting, of course.
How does oxygen limitation cause lower plasmid copy number? What about the growth medium?
- TB gives way higher yield than LB
- Growing cultures with liquid:air volumes higher than 1:5 is very bad for plasmid yield.
Why do apples make people burp?
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Do you think many people would be upset if I went ahead and re-named the Thanks button to the more appropriate Like button?
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Do you think many people would be upset if I went ahead and re-named the Thanks button to the more appropriate Like button?
What is the actual purpose of the button?
I know it's to make someone's useful post stand out to other posters because others appreciated it. I get that.
I don't get why the total amount of thanks someone gives or gets is recorded on the side.
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: New Castle
Age: 27
Posts: 42,361
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Thanks: 8,198
Thanked 7,010 Times in 2,934 Posts
Just wondering if it's part of the system or an add on?
Seems to just show who the better posters are.
Just an idea. Do away with the total recorded thanks/thanked on the side. Still have a button (a like button what you suggested would be appropriate) to still recognize someone's useful post.
Like on Facebook (ex: 11 users like this post) -for PD. Maybe even have a link on the 11 to click on and it'll list the users who thanked it, but not actually record the amount of thanks someone receives or gives.
I think not having the total amount gives everyone a fair chance to state their point and not thank someone who is known for having a ton of thanked posts.
An example would be say you and I. Not trying to call either of us out on this, but you have over 7,000 thanked posts. I have just over 200. I think for most users to see the amount you have versus what I and we post something similar, it might make people be more inclined to thank you because they're used to seeing you with more recorded thanked posts.
So just an idea I'm throwing out there and thanks Hicks. I hope it all makes sense.
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!
It was just part of the add-on
I think I've managed to remove that part from our user info on the left. Hopefully nothing else is missing? I think I isolated it to just the Thanks stats.
*edit* Dang. It also removed the button itself. I'll have to leave it all for now.
Here's a quick example.
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!
Maybe replace "Thanks" with "Agree" ? I'm not sure. "Like" is pretty nice as well. but too facebooky lol.
Hicks, I think you need to be more of a hipster. Screw FaceBook and the "Like". Thats old news. Go with Google's +1
If it ain't broke....
Found out there was an update to the mod, now that it's installed I was easily able to remove the needless statistics that used to show up under your avatars.
I'll be honest, I'd rather have the needless statistics than the annoying pop-up that occurs when you thank a post now:
For reference: http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/6157/annoying.jpg
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
That doesn't happen when I do it... maybe refresh your cache or something?
Indeed, that does fix it. At least on Firefox 5.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
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Is there anyway still see who has thanked you without having to sift through every post you've made? It was a convenient way to find out if someone agreed with your post during a debate.
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I wasn't aware that was a feature in the first place?
Last edited by travmil; 08-09-2011 at 08:11 AM.
Yeah, what travmil said.
I actually liked the "thanked posts" tab as well.
It was useful to find the "heated" discussions where you took part in. Without having to remember them or look through all the latest topics.
Not necessarily perfect but since there was nothing better it was good.
I don't think there's much use in seeing all those stats under other peoples' avatar.
But if you can list your own posts that got attention - it's nice. Especially if you were absent for a few days.
Maybe you could just have it under the user CP?
Ah, I see. It's back now.
You could always have a +/- button.
Very briefly we did, but it was quickly clear that it was too much trouble for this community (the ability to anonymously click that - button on people).
I could see that. I don't mind the +1 idea, nor Like.
I also didn't mind the statistics personally.
Finally, how do you see your thanked posts?
> Never mind, it is on your profile.
Yeah the +1 idea was a huge fail here.
I kinda liked the Thanks statistics. Wish we could still see them easily.
Could we get the thanks statistics back Hicks? I really liked knowing when someone agreed with my posts without having to go to the User CP and all that stuff. Maybe there is an option for those of us who want to see it can, and those of us that don't want it don't have to have it there?


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WARMINSTER Town upset the odds as they held title-chasing local rivals Bradford Town to a 2-2 draw at Trowbridge Road last weekend.
Lloyd Matthews and debutant Ian Robinson were both on target for Derek Graham and Andy Crabtree's visitors whilst Sam Jordan and former Warminster man Beau Blakeman found the net for Paul Shanley's Bradford.
Elsewhere in the Toolstation League First Division, Booker Woodford hit a hat-trick as Corsham Town got back to winning ways at Keynsham Town last weekend.
Striker Woodford took his tally for the season to seven goals in eleven appearances as he found the net three times, with Ryan Tyrell also on target as Trevor Rawlings men ran out 4-2 winners in Somerset.
But there was disappointment for Westbury United as they were beaten 2-0 at Meadow Lane by Almondsbury United, bringing their four-match unbeaten run to an end.
In the Premier Division, Melksham Town slipped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Winterbourne United.
Dan Kovacs was on target for Darren Perrin's side but the hosts' Ben Dowdell stole the show as he fired home a hat-trick.
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We've all been there at some point. You need to program a drum part and all you have to hand is a MIDI keyboard - not the most suitable tool in the world for creating beats, especially if you're more of a percussionist than a pianist.
A much more appealing proposition is to turn to the now-traditional format of trigger pads arranged in a 4x4 matrix, as originally popularised by the classic Akai MPC60. This layout allows you to place a standard kit of drum sounds in a more natural position under the fingers than a keyboard could ever manage, giving you a much more intuitive array of targets to aim at.
So while it won't (and shouldn't!) replace your conventional keyboard controller, adding a pad-based controller to your setup can reap significant rewards if you regularly need to program drums.
Not only that, but some controllers of this type take things further by including their own proprietary sound library and software instruments, while others are more like percussion instruments in their own right.
When selecting a pad-based controller, there are certain things to look out for. A large enough array of pads and controls is first and foremost, and the pads need to be playable and responsive enough to cope with the powerful, expressive, multilayered sampled instruments that are available to us today. Controllers should be easy to configure, so that you can customise the layout of the pads to trigger your chosen soundset, and the convenience of a single USB connector, handling both MIDI data and power, should not be overlooked. For the purposes of this round-up, onboard sounds aren't really a factor, as our assumption is that you'll be triggering sounds from software instruments in your DAW. With all this in mind, then, here's our pick of the current pad controller crop.
Native Instruments Maschine Studio
Maschine Studio and Maschine 2.0 are the latest hardware and software iterations of Native Instruments' famous 'Groove Production Studio' combo. While Maschine Studio now sits at the top of the controller lineup, the Maschine 2.0 software works with the entire range: Maschine, Maschine Mk II, Maschine Mikro and Maschine Studio.
Maschine 2.0 is a complete rewrite of the software, introducing a fresh, clean new look, a new audio engine with multicore support and plenty of workflow enhancements and new toys.The multicore support certainly hits the spot: a project pushing the CPU meter into the red on our i7 iMac in Maschine 1.8 barely tickled 40% in Maschine 2.0.
When it comes to the numbers, "unlimited" appears to be the new watchword, applying to Groups (used to be limited to eight), Scenes (64) and plugins (four per Group, three per Sound).
The main draw of Maschine Studio is that pair of gorgeous 480x272 resolution full- colour displays. Much of the time, these simply give you a prettier version of what you see on Maschine/Mikro's monochrome screens - but they also show a lot of extra stuff that their predecessors can't.
Our favourite new Maschine 2.0 feature is Drumsynths. These are a collection of five dedicated drum and percussion synth plugins (Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Tom and Percussion) that draw on a range of sound generation techniques (virtual analogue, physical modeling, etc).
The Maschine Studio is a big, spacious controller that gives off a profound impression of solidity and quality.
Read the full Maschine Studio review
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Arturia SparkLE
Billed as a hybrid drum machine, Arturia's SparkLE blends the conventional interface of an old-school drum machine, complete with TR-style step-input buttons, with a capable software instrument.
This latest version houses a powerful sound engine fusing analogue and physical modeling with samples of electronic kits, acoustic drums and user sample import capability to a step sequencer driven by eight velocity/ pressure sensitive pads.
Said pads have 64 writeable patterns each with 64 steps available over four banks that can be chained to form arrangements in a similar way to an MPC or Maschine.
The hardware controller has been stripped down, aimed at travelling producers, live performers and those low on studio space.The buttons and eight square trigger pads are made of translucent rubber, feel good and are backlit just like the MPC studio and DSI Tempest.
Overall, a feeling of quality flows throughout the SparkLE and it's important considering its low price point. All in all, this is a powerful beat-making tool with functionality and sound quality way beyond its low price point.
Read the full Arturia SparkLE review
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Ableton Push
Ableton Push is another Ableton/Akai collaboration, but it isn't an update to their previous APC. This is a different animal altogether, with an LCD display, velocity and pressure-sensitive pads and a sleeker, minimal, and ahem, less plasticky, design. So can it compete with the Launchpads, APCs, and Lemurs of the world?
Push looks good - low profile and like it means business. It's got a solid feel to it, weighing in at 2990g/6lbs, but stowed away in a backpack it feels fine and just within the limits of being an acceptable carry-round device.
At the heart of the unit are 64 pads. There are banks of buttons on three sides, a large LCD display at the top and nine knobs rounding things off. The text on the buttons is mostly unreadable in daylight, which is peculiar.
Press the Session button on Push and the pads light to show the colours and positions of clips in the set. Press the pads to launch clips and use the buttons at the right to launch Scenes - it's what you'd expect if you've come from using other controllers.
All very nice so far. Open a new Live set, however, and things get really interesting. It's possible to add tracks, as well as browse and load devices of all types, from Push. You can add Audio, MIDI, and return tracks although, as far as Push is concerned, audio tracks aren't that important; this is a programming machine.
Push bridges the gap between MIDI hardware sequencing of the past and modern music software while staying mobile and flexible.
This controller offers an intuitive workflow within sleek, minimal looks - plus an impressive depth of control over Live.
Akai MPC Element
If you like the idea of controlling your DAW using a miniature Akai MPC padset, the MPD range of USB MIDI controllers clearly deserves your utmost attention.
For the purposes of this round-up we'll focus on the Akai MPC Element, which has been billed as "the most affordable MPC ever."
The Element has16 backlit, multicolour pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity, laid out in a traditional 4x4 pattern, that can be switched between eight banks.
It comes free with a download of MPC Essentials software, which works standalone or as a plugin and on both 32- and 64-bit systems. It comes with a 1GB sound library, and enables you to import samples and assign them to any pad. You can create up to eight pad banks, and each pad can be assigned four samples and four insert effects.
Featuring a compact design with anintegrated cover to protect control surface, the MPC Element is a USB-powered and affordable pad controller - and because it operates via standard MIDI, you can also use it to control MIDI music software you already own.
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Korg PadKONTROL
Although at first glance the padKONTROL might appear to be one of the more rudimentary machines covered here, it does have one or two sizeable aces up its sleeve.
The pedal input for triggering kick drums or hi-hats is one of them, and the inclusion of the excellent X/Y pad from KORG's Kaoss Pad is another, the X and Y axes being assignable to the parameters of your choice within your software.
Owing to its simple layout, the padKONTROL was one of the easiest devices reviewed here to set up and use. Although it comes with its own editor software, there's certainly no obligation to install it - instead, you can just plug in a USB cable and start tapping away.
Power and data are handled by the USB cable, although there is a DC power socket on the side of the device in which to plug an optional mains power supply if your laptop battery doesn't provide enough juice, or you want to draw power from the wall in order to lighten the load on a USB hub, say.
Assigning pads to trigger MIDI notes is simplicity itself - just hit the pad that you want to assign and turn the rotary encoder to change the note value. You can do this while hitting the pads to flick through notes and hear the sounds that you're assigning, which really speeds things up if you don't know off the top of your head which sounds are triggered by which notes in your software instrument.
An accomplished all-rounder from one of the biggest manufacturers in the business, the padKONTROL has been around since 2006, and this fact alone should be enough to instil confidence in prospective buyers.
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Novation Launchpad S
Designed by Novation in collaboration with Ableton, the Launchpad's primary intended function is as a hardware control surface for triggering clips in the latter's ever-popular Live DAW.
Launchpad S is the controller's latest incarnation, featuring brighter LEDs behind its 64 pads, a faster refresh rate and a plug-and-play option for use with an iPad, via Apple's Camera Connection Kit. The controller works natively with FL Studio too, and will ship with custom control overlays in the box.
Launchpad S is portable and fully bus-powered when hooked up to a USB cable. However, if it's a truly mobile Launchpad you're after, this year also saw the release of Novation Launchpad Mini, which takes the design of the full-sized Launchpad S and sticks it in a smaller, iPad-friendly case.
In fact, the Launchpad Mini integrates seamlessly with the Launchpad iPad app, while also offering direct control of Ableton Live and FL Studio 11 on desktop platforms. As on the standard Launchpad, you get 64 three-colour pads that can be used to trigger loops, samples and events or to control effects.
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Native Instruments Maschine Mikro
The cut-down sibling of Native Instruments' full-size Maschine, Maschine Mikro represents quite exceptional value - particularly when you take into account that it comes complete with Maschine 2.0, its own powerful step-sequencing DAW, as well as a 6GB sample library and copies of Komplete Elements and the acclaimed Massive synth.
The Maschine software also comes in AU, RTAS and VST plug-in formats, so that you can access the included content via a plug-in in your DAW; but the software also acts as a plug-in host itself, meaning that you can access all your third-party effects and sound sources from within it. Pretty clever stuff!
Being almost exactly the same width as a 13-inch laptop, the supremely portable Maschine Mikro controller is beautifully built and impressively solid, so you feel instantly reassured that it's not going to fall apart the minute you start pounding on the pads.
The only real downside is the interface, which isn't as intuitive as that of its larger brother - this is largely due to Maschine Mikro's reliance on a single LCD screen rather than a pair of them, and far fewer controls.
Maschine Mikro isn't just a superb performer as a standalone package, but thanks to the bundled Controller Editor application, it can also easily be configured to work as a generic control surface for your software of choice.
As hardware controllers go, its lack of encoders and sliders does let it down a little - regardless, the playability of the pads make it an ideal choice for inputting drums, so when judged on its ability to carry out that task alone, the mighty Mikro is a winner.
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Alesis Performance Pad Pro
Along with the Roland Octapad, the Alesis Performance Pad Pro is one of the only two units featured in our round-up that you can actually hit with drumsticks.
Featuring eight large trigger pads arranged in a 4x2 formation, the Performance Pad comes with a built-in library of 500 kit sounds that can be piped out to a PA system or recorder, and a stereo minijack input for hooking up an MP3 player to play along to.
Unusually, however, MIDI output is served up through a five-pin MIDI DIN socket - unlike all the other devices covered in these pages, there's no USB connector for easy hookup to a Mac or PC DAW, so you'll need to connect it via an external MIDI interface.
The Performance Pad Pro is built as sturdily as you'd expect for something that was designed to be hit with sticks, but unlike the Octapad, the pads aren't raised much above the surface - as a result, the shiny black plastic edge trim can be quite vulnerable to marks and scuffs when your enthusiasm gets the better of your talent.
The velocity-sensitive pads aren't quite as sensitive as we would like, with light taps from the sticks producing nothing but silence, and soft sounds only emerging at mid velocities. There also doesn't seem to be a way to adjust the sensitivity of the pads beyond the three preset soft, medium and hard velocity curves, or eight fixed velocity levels.
All in all, then, the Performance Pad Pro is a decent enough choice if you want to really make some noise, but it's far better suited for the stage than the studio.
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Roland Octapad SPD-30
The Roland Octapad has been with us since 1985, when the original PAD-8 version made its debut.
Several generations later, this latest SPD-30 model combines the traditional eight-pad, stick-friendly layout with a plethora of onboard sounds and effects, an audio input and a phrase looper. It's equipped with both standard MIDI ports and a USB connector, and you can also plug in a USB memory stick for increased storage.
The SPD-30 is mains-powered via an included power supply, and the only other thing in the box is a printed instruction manual. Other manufacturers take note: this comprehensive and informative tome is a veritable breath of fresh air compared to the afterthoughts that come with some of the other units covered here.
In use, the V-Drum-derived pads are supremely bouncy and wonderful to play, and are large enough to provide decent targets. The unit is also equipped with five inputs for optional external trigger devices, such as kick pedals and snare, hi-hat and cymbal pads.
Assigning note numbers to the pads once you've hooked the SPD-30 up to your DAW is a simple task, thanks to the large, bright LCD display and ample navigation controls. You just hit a pad and turn a knob to set the note number that the pad transmits to your software, and there are enough pad sensitivity options to satisfy even the fussiest percussionist.
There may be no assignable knobs or faders, but if you've ever waved a drumstick in anger, this thing will induce a grin from ear to ear. It's simply fantastic.
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Vestax PAD-One
By far the smallest of the units in this round-up, the PAD-One has 12 backlit silicon pads rather than the conventional 16, allowing it a shorter, ingot-shaped footprint.
In a nod to Akai, there are four available pad banks, bringing the effective total pad count up to an impressive 48. The pads have a satisfyingly rubbery feel, and are tactile, bouncy and responsive. Illuminated green when at rest, each pad flashes orange when hit to indicate the transmission of MIDI data.
The PAD-One is a breeze to set up, requiring merely the connection of a USB cable for power and MIDI data. The only other connectors are a six-pin MIDI Out port and a socket for an optional DC mains power supply. Assigning note numbers to pads took us seconds to figure out, with no consultation of the documentation required. Just press the Edit button, hit a pad and scroll to the desired MIDI note number.
The anodised metal finish gives the PAD-One a solid, durable appearance, perfectly matching the current crop of MacBook laptops. Sadly, however, the encoder knob feels a little bit cheap, and the miniature Edit button is disappointingly peg-like. The X/Y pad, used to control the rate and velocity of the roll function, feels equally bargain-basement, and we found it a bit imprecise.
These minor niggles aside, we rather like this chunky little unit as a compact and cost-effective way of squeezing 48 pads onto a congested desktop.
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Volume 11, Issue 14
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Another Beautiful Birth Story
I want to share this wonderful birth experience with all of you. While I know that not every birth works out like this one, it would be sad if we couldn't share the joyous ones for fear of offending, because another woman's birth went in a different direction. In this case, the parents had one of the "other birth" experiences previously with their little five-year-old, so they were ready for something different. Mom wasn't too sure about waterbirth, or homebirth, and how do you find a midwife?
This couple was having their second child and while the first birth was "okay" in hospital, with an epidural, other interventions, slowed labor and eventually birthing after two days, mom was exhausted and stressed and baby was removed from mother for its first hours. So the second birth approached and they found me. I was training with Gloria Lemay, and referred them to her as their midwife because I believed that they would appreciate her approach to birth—gentle, calm and little interference.
Gloria held a "Blessing Way" for a second child at their place with four grandmothers and the small family. It was a lovely celebration attended by the local ravens. That was ten days before the call at 5:38 am from dad: Baby was on her way!
I traveled the short distance in the early August morning, arriving at 6:45 am. Midwives were there, the tub was filling and everything was ready. Mom was in her bathtub working through each of the surges just as she had practiced for months! She looked at me and said, "Kathy, I'd have had an epidural two hours ago if I was in hospital." Another surge was moving through her, and it was now time to really focus! Her tummy was becoming the flat "mesa" I had seen so many times—which meant baby was on her way down—and her back and bum were tightening across her tummy. Mom was in great spirits and ready to do it. I suggested to her it was okay to just go within and stay there; she didn't have to keep coming out anymore and she could connect to baby.
Gloria was delighted with mom's presence and her ability to manage her body, breath and emotions. The surges were starting to string out together with little space between them. She was doing great, remaining calm, relaxed and using her deep breathing to stay in touch with baby and her body. Her wonderful rolling whale songs reminded me of a few of the other births I've attended—a gentle, calm sound that went through the water, which I'm sure called and comforted baby, too!
Candles glowed in the early morning light, dad took up his position beside her and they were in union the rest of the journey!
At 8:30 am mom came out of the tub, but felt the need to get back into the tub, so we relocated her to the big tub in the dining room. She had another surge and her loving husband lifted her like a feather—baby, mother and all into the warmth of the tub. We all were touched as we witnessed the great love between them. Dad remained close to her and then two strong surges occurred as baby moved down and began to crown. I suggested to both mom and dad that they "see" baby leaving her body and making her way out into the world. Gloria announced shortly later that the baby's head was there.
Another surge and baby was emerging and dad moved to catch the little being in the water. Baby was born fully enclosed in her "sack"—a beautiful Caul Birth. Another surge and baby emerged completely, mom relaxed in the water, and we moved her around and baby up onto her chest.
It was complete! Mom was grinning ear to ear! She'd done it. She felt her feminine power, her faith in herself and her body in her ability as a woman, to birth her child! She was delighted and we could see the grinning pleasure on her face as she looked up at us! Baby was in her arms, it was completed!
Her husband suggested that was "easy" and she said "No, not easy, and not [ecstatic] either; however, better." Different, strengthening, no fear, lack of panic, feeling in charge of her body and her adventure into birth, knowing what to do, allowing her body, allowing her baby.
In what seemed a few minutes the placenta easily slipped into the water, and there was no bleeding at all. Gloria placed the placenta into a bowl and floated it in the water, allowing all the baby's blood to transfer into the little one. Mom and dad were bright, alert and delighted with their little daughter.
Baby was bright pink in seconds, and later we helped mom up and out of the tub, and into her bedroom, where she rested quietly for about two hours. This allowed the uterus in the mom to slowly contract as baby nursed and we left mom, dad and baby to bond and connect in the early morning. It was so lovely while the midwives and I did some laundry, made tea for mom, and cut fruit for parents, leaving them to be with each other and the early intimacy between parents and their new born.
Gloria explained to us that these first hours for the little one allow her to gently unfold in the world. "Baby would be aware, awake, nursing and getting to know her parents—finding them and being in their warmth and love." She encouraged mom and dad to smell their infant, touch her and let her get used to them both. She said in about two hours baby would go into a deep sleep for about six hours, restoring herself next to her mother and father. Then she would begin the ritual of feeding every two hours. Baby weighed 7 lb 2 oz and was just beautiful.
Dad cut the cord about three hours later, and baby released the organ that truly belongs to her—the placenta. As one midwife told me once, "It's considered baby's tree of life." Barbara Harper refers to it as baby's connection to its consciousness.
The midwives examined the placenta, and a little later they did the quick review of the mom and found her perineum intact, as they knew it would be. Not a suture was needed and swelling was going down already, just a few hours after the birth! No pain medication passed through mom or baby. In a few short hours, the birth was complete, with baby receiving the special gift of being born at home, in water, with just her loving parents welcoming her and falling in love with her. After a time, it seemed her father could not resist kissing her little cheeks, while mom laughed and said "You'd better get used to that."
Another beautiful birth experience in under a few hours of gentle, focused breathing.
— Kathy Welter, NLP Practitioner
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Q: We use Eldon cards for blood typing and [were] told by a doctor that the Eldon cards are only 80% correct for newborns. In the minimal time I have had to research this, I have not found that to be true. What are midwives out there using at home?
I do not like offering to take blood to the lab at the hospital for Rh negative moms due to the cost, and parents are opting to just receive the RhoGAM instead of paying for the blood typing of the infant. I trust the opinion of experienced midwives, can you help me?
— Donna Reicks
A: I think they are 95% accurate, but anything less than 100% accurate is worthless. We give RhoGAM to all Rh negative mothers and don't test the baby's blood type.
— Judy
A: With regard to Eldon cards, I would not trust this method of blood typing when it came to RhoGAM administration. I've used these and ended up with different results than the lab did on three different occasions—even when executing the process per instructions.
Eldon cards are sold by a company that specializes in educational science products and [I] believe they are not sold to type blood for medical purposes (Carolina Biological—www.carolina.com ), but I would check with the manufacturing company to be sure.
At my local hospital, there is a charge of $11 for ABO/Rh typing. I think it's much nicer to not only have the lab run it for accuracy, but also to have a community-recognized standard typing method in case something should come up later.
— Pamela Hines-Powell, Midwife
A: We use Eldon cards to type baby's blood, typically drawing blood from a vessel on the fetal side of the placenta with a syringe. That seems the easiest way to do it without interfering with our immediate post-delivery time with the mom and baby.
The information packet that comes with Eldon cards indicates a 4% error rate. While low, this would be significant to the mom whose baby was erroneously diagnosed as RH negative. So we also collect a cord blood sample at every birth. If baby is Rh positive on the Eldon card, mom gets the immunoglobulin. If baby is RH negative, we send the cord blood sample into the lab to confirm the Eldon Card results so that we don't miss those in the 4%. This way, only the Rh negative result potentially generates cost for a follow-up test. Of course we always offer to run the cord blood through the lab, even on RH positive moms, and we leave that choice to the parents.
In 26 years I have never seen the Eldon card results be wrong. I do not know if newborn blood cells produce a greater percentage of inaccurate Eldon card results, but I have never seen it happen in my years as a midwife. I do wonder whether the posted 4% error rate is usually due to human error in carrying out the test. I am also wondering if the 20% error rate mentioned by the doc is relative to cord blood collection that is contaminated with maternal blood. This is a real problem that happens when maternal blood is not wiped off a cord before a sample is taken, or when maternal blood runs down the cord and into the tube. Using a placental vein when the surface has been well-cleaned before needle puncture prevents that problem.
I don't think the solution is to give all mothers immunoglobulin regardless of the newborn test results, as is sometimes done in hospitals. This is not only a gross misuse of an expensive, limited resource, but to inject another person with human blood products unnecessarily (no matter how safe they are deemed to be) is a terrible solution. No product of this kind is completely without risk. I hope my two bits is helpful.
— Maryl Smith
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