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Billy Beale
Them Damned Young Livers, Molly Gene (One Whoa-man Band), Coyote Bill Boogie Band, The Bad Ideas, The Rot Gut Ramblers
The Riot Room
4048 Broadway
Kansas City, MO, 64111
This event is 21 and over
Billy Beale
If you've spent time haunting Broadway-corridor dives like the News Room and Fitz's Blarney Stone, there's a good chance you've run across Billy Beale playing a gig. The 58-year-old has pierced ears and a white pompadour that he tends to cover up with a fedora. He favors a loosely buttoned shirt with a pack of Lucky Strikes in the chest pocket. Among the decorative ink stains that blanket his body are the words HARD TIME, tattooed across his knuckles.
But Beale is reluctant to publicly discuss just how much hard time he's done and what offenses might have landed him in the clink. For him, the real story is the blues. He refers to himself as a "blues preservationist," having watched the local scene evolve over the past 40-odd years.
Them Damned Young Livers
Them Damned Young Livers Accident'ly came into conception when Ryan and Jody met in summer of 06 and had the bright idea of putting together a cowpunk band. Jody knew Tripp from his days of fronting the long since gone Johnny Switchblade and playing shows with Action Figure. Needless to say Tripp was always mez'merized by Jody's ability to make a dagum fool out of himself behind the Shure 55. So a couple of 5ths of Jaeger and an all to temporary sibling sister drummer was added and formed Young Livers in November 06. This formation played shows around town for about 8 months and even made the venture to Denver and Vegas. Ya see, Vegas 07 is where it got funny. The Livers decided to play a game of roulette and their drummer foolishly rested her hand on the table, touching on red. Well, the ball landed on black and she was lost to the house. So the three fellers loaded up the green machine and made the long 33 hour trip back to KC, cancelling the rest of their shows. Once in KC they realized that partner in crime and bona-fide reverend, Bob Lyons was one hell of a thumper. He was brought on board, we bought a bad ass tour bus, had to change our name due to some fellas in florida with equally good band name taste and the rest is history. Them Damned Young Livers love mixing Jodys' old school, whiskey-bent country with Ryans' Cramps, Misfits era punk Rock. When ya shake in Bobs' Love for metal drumming, Tripps pop polished riffs and general badass'ness, it seems ya get some shit that most folks ain't ever heard before. Hell, we ain't ever heard it before. Anyways TDYL's are here to stay. We're gonna keep gettin loaded. we're gonna keep throwin' beer bottles. We're gonna keep shootin' snot rockets at the pretty girls in the front row. We're gonna keep makin' dad'blamed spectacles of ourselves everytime we get on stage. Get on board or be left out in the drizzlin' rain without a hanky.
"Let the Sin Begin, from local rockers Them Damned Young Livers, is a Pabst-and-ditchweed-scented piece of urban honky-tonk, the four-piece spins popified guitar riffs, punk-rock bass and Hendrix's charismatic sleaze into greaser gold. Think Captain Beefheart putting the Dick in Dixie"
– Berry Anderson/The Pitch
"This Kansas City band is steeped in rockabilly with a serious irreverence and more than enough bad attitude to cruise on, the four-piece kept their set moving and brought a great (albeit somewhat offensive) energy to the stage."
– Ben Mighty/The Speed of Silence.com
Molly Gene (One Whoa-man Band)
What does "One Whoaman Band" mean? Well, you've got to hear and see Molly Gene in action to really understand what this label means. From her earth-shaking foot drum stomps to her distorted guitar slides that recall blues, heavy metal, and a whole lot more in between, this Missouri-based singer-songwriter is bringing independence to a whole new level.
Molly first started to write and perform her own music while in high school. She turned her musical hobbies into a career when she was just 20. Now, with seven years of writing, performing, and constant touring under her belt, she has turned into one of the most promising voices of today's budding One Person Band scene.
In just a short time, she released two critically acclaimed albums: 2010's Hillbilly Love and 2011's Folk Blues and Booze. Along with her acclaim and growing fan base, Molly has toured with several renowned artists, including Scott H. Biram, Joe Buck Yourself, and the legendary Bob Log III. Her fame has also spread overseas, touring 7 different countries in Europe in just a few years. Add to that a multitude of festivals, a live album and lots of hard work. It's no wonder that she's been hailed as "a true musical 'force of nature' to be reckoned with."
Molly is currently working on new music and planning to bring more of her music on the road and overseas. She will be touring France, Spain, and Italy in 2015, offering plenty of bottleneck slides and foot-drum action to boot. So be sure to check out Molly Gene: One Whoaman Band. Whether you see her in a dive bar, an arena, or just busking on the streets of your hometown, you're sure to be blown away by this truly original "Delta Thrasher." – Justin Stover, Blue Collar Songwriter
The Bad Ideas is an American punk band from Kansas City, Missouri formed in August 2011. They've written all original songs and are influenced by post-hardcore, punk, and early 80's punk. Their EP, Worse Thoughts, was recorded on January 22, 2012 and released March, 2012. Their first self-produced full length, Lesson #1 was released March 8, 2013. The Bad Ideas also released a 7" split with Red Kate in May 2014.
The Rot Gut Ramblers
After a long drunkin hellride through the gates of Rock n' Roll. Out stumbles a hellish creature called Outlaw JT. With songs of drinkin whiskey with the devil and playin with the ladies of the night. Drags himself off the pits of the gravel roads and swigs his last whiskey as he finds himself on yet another ride through those dark halls of sweat and blood, whiskey and women.
Taggin up the side of Edens corner bar is the one behind the rose. God called him BC, the Devil called him Knobs, and the Slave Drivers called him boy. Painting the stain of his fury as filth washed off the decaying story we call punk. Climbs aboard the last train to salvation with one hand holdin a beer and the other one slapin his bass.
Standing at the pole that waves a flag of fire is the one know as Ali Capone. She creeps and crawls with the devilish screams of natures wind gust. Hissing at the newborns with hope and just. She fears no man and will toast to there horrific death. Scream if you will. It will not help.
Upcoming Events
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Fri, November 24
Black Friday Local Brand Showcase
Fri, November 24
Can We till Be Friends w/ Brent Tactic & Friends (Late Night)
Sat, November 25
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Meet The Married Punk Rocker Who Just Came Out As Transgender
Meet Tom Gabel, the married singer from the punk-rock band Against Me! who reveals her plans to begin living as a woman in the upcoming June issue of Rolling Stone. Considering that celebrities still debate whether they should come out of the closet as lesbian or gay, this confession's not only extremely brave but also groundbreaking. Tom Gabel's the first major rock star to to come out as transgender.
While she at first only told a small circle of people about her decision to become a woman, she realized that as a transgender rock star she had a responsibility to the public to be open and honest about becoming a woman. A woman named Laura Jane Grace who's going to stay married to her loving wife.
She tells Rolling Stone, "I'm going to have embarrassing moments," says Gabel, "and that won't be fun. But that's part of what talking to you is about – is hoping people will understand, and hoping they'll be fairly kind."
And we applaud her for her for her openess when it comes to talking about this major life transformation. Contrary to what so many people believe, being transgender's about a lot more than cross-dressing. It involves hormones, electrolysis (for men becoming women) and in some cases, even surgery. It's not a lighthearted decision that someone wakes up one day and makes. Most people struggle with their feelings for years before understanding why they feel the way they do.
Her decision to be honest with the public about being transgender will change people's lives. If they see a punk rocker admitting to being transgender and taking the necesary steps to be more comfortable in her own skin, they too will feel better about themselves and their feelings. It's that easy for a celebrity to use their powers for good. (And not for scandalous massages. Cough, cough John Travolta.)
If only more celebrities would be up front and honest about themselves and who they really are away from the cameras, they could also serve as positive role models for the public. They too could make one more person feel okay about who they are and how they feel.
Maybe Tom Gabel will start an honesty trend in Celebri-land. Fingers crossed.
(Photos: Rolling Stone/Zap2it)

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High I'm Ry – "High I'm Ry"
Forever FC's High I'm Ry releases his debut mixtape with production from Joey Fatts, FLEXXX God, Klass D, and more.
Hailing from Jamaica, Queens, High I'm Ry is the perfect mixture of new age rap and boom bap. He began his venture with music in Charlotte, NC along with his collective Forever FC. As he describes himself, "A yankee boy on some country shit," the New York native has been back and forth from North Carolina to New York since age 12. After a few guest verses, High I'm Ry felt like he had the potential to start a solo career. He slowly eased his way into the lane when he debuted a few tracks on the Forever FC group tape, which dropped last year. After building a buzz in North Carolina and on a few big name blogs, he decided it was time to release a full body of work.
High I'm Ry's self-titled debut contains features and production from his Forever FC comrades, Joey Fatts, Flexxx God, and many more. Stream it below and download here.


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OCZ Technology to Showcase Next-Generation Enterprise Storage Solutions at CeBIT 2013
Subject: Storage, Shows and Expos | February 25, 2013 - 02:12 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: ocz, ssd, PCIe SSD, CeBIT 2013, ZD-XL Accelerator
SAN JOSE, CA—February 25, 2013—OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, today announced that it will preview a variety of enterprise storage solutions at next week's CeBIT 2013 conference in Hannover, Germany. As a renowned global forum, CeBIT represents a great opportunity for attendees to be the first to see and experience the latest innovations in solid-state storage from an industry leader in enterprise SSDs, virtualization, and caching software. OCZ offers a complete suite of storage solutions that address VMware, Linux, and SQL Server platforms, and invites IT decision-makers who are evaluating or implementing solid-state storage in the data center to visit the Company's exhibit in Hall 2, Stand E43, from March 5th through 9th.
OCZ will unveil the next-generation ZD-XL SQL Accelerator, a culmination of enterprise hardware and software converging as one tightly integrated and optimized solution. The ZD-XL Accelerator addresses SQL Server database applications to not only ensure that the data for this implementation is right, relevant, and readily available on SSD flash when the SQL Server needs it, but also that the data is accessed with the highest possible I/O performance. For simple deployment and ease of use, this tightly integrated, optimized solution features 'implementation wizards' to guide DBAs so they can optimally manage data cached to the flash. While showcasing the ZD-XL solution OCZ will invite enterprise customers to become beta testers for this exciting solution.
Also included in OCZ's exhibition at CeBIT will be demonstrations to preview the upcoming VXL 1.3 Virtualization Software and LXL Acceleration Software with OCZ's innovative Direct Pass Caching Technology, which not only addresses VMware but is also optimized for Linux applications. OCZ is one of the few SSD providers with a robust portfolio of virtualization and caching software that combine the power of flash acceleration with the power of storage virtualization. This enables multiple virtual server loads to run concurrently on a single physical host, not only increasing CPU and memory resource utilization, but also simplifying deployment, high availability (HA), and maintenance of the server loads.
The next-generation of workstation PCI Express (PCIe)-based SSDs will also be available soon as part of the Company's award-winning Vector Series. These drives reside directly on the PCIe bus and will support four PCIe Gen2 lanes providing lower latency to data, faster file transfers and system boot-ups, expanded storage capacities, and an even quicker, more responsive experience over the already blazingly fast SATA 3.0-based Vector Series. The Vector PCIe Series will feature an advanced suite of flash management tools that deliver enhanced drive endurance and data, making it ideally suited for power computing, content creation, and workstation applications.
Checking the non-Pro version of the Samsung 840
Subject: Storage | February 22, 2013 - 01:33 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Samsung 840, Samsung, ssd, 120gb, Samsung MDX
[H]ard|OCP just wrapped up a review of the 120GB Samsung 840, using their own ARM Cortex R4 based MDX controller and TLC memory for storage. They compare the speed of this drive to the 256GB 840 Pro, Kingston's V300 120GB and the Intel 335 240GB to contrast the difference the type of NAND used can make to performance. This is especially evident on the write and latency benchmarks, which fall well behind the competition. From [H]'s testing it is apparent that TLC memory is very vulnerable to reduction in size, the reduced channels really hurt performance and put the 120GB model far behind the larger sized 840s which they have tested with much better results.
"The 120GB Samsung 840 Series SSD features the powerful 8-channel MDX controller and TLC NAND. While this value SSD comes at a very good price, it also features much lower speeds than its larger capacity brethren. We put this value SSD through our suite of steady state tests to see if it can pass muster."
Here are some more Storage reviews from around the web:
- Mushkin Atlas 480GB SSD Review - Performance Meets Capacity In The Ultra World @ SSD Review
- MyDigitalSSD BP4 Slim 7 Series SSD @ SSD Review
- Corsair Neutron GTX 240GB SSD Review @ Techgage
- OCZ Vector 256GB Solid State Drive Review @ Pro-Clockers
- Kingfast F3 Plus SSD @ SSD Review
- TRIM Check: Overview of an essential SSD TRIM functionality tester @ Tweaktown
- Seagate Constellation ES.3 4TB Enterprise Hard Drive Review @ Techgage
- Two 2 Bay NAS Review: Synology DiskStation DS213+ and QNAP TS-269 Pro @ Custom PC Review
- Vantec NexStar NST-D300WS3 WiFi HDD Dock Review @ Hi Tech Legion
- LaCie 5big Thunderbolt: super-fast 20TB NAS device @ Hardware.info
- ASUSTOR AS-604T 4-bay NAS Server for Home and Small Business Review @ Madshrimps
- Asustor AS-604T NAS review: Worthy new competitor for QNAP and Synology @ Hardware.info
- ADATA DashDrive Elite 500GB - External USB3.0 Hard Drive @ FunkyKit
- Icy Dock Blizzard HDD Enclosure & EZ-Dock Docking Station @ Silent PC Review
- Patriot SuperSonic Magnum 256GB USB 3.0 Drive @ Kitguru
- ADATA DashDrive Air AE400 Wireless Storage Reader Review @ Custom PC Review
- Patriot Gauntlet 320GB Wireless Hard Drive @ eTeknix
Podcast #239 - NVIDIA GTX TITAN, PlayStation 4 Hardware, SSD Endurance and more!
Subject: General Tech | February 21, 2013 - 02:58 AM | Ken Addison
Tagged: titan, Tegra 4i, tegra 4, ssd, ps4, podcast, nvidia, Intel
PC Perspective Podcast #239 - 02/21/2013
Join us this week as we discuss NVIDIA GTX TITAN, PlayStation 4 Hardware, SSD Endurance and more!
You can subscribe to us through iTunes and you can still access it directly through the RSS page HERE.
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Hosts: Ryan Shrout, Jeremy Hellstrom, Josh Walrath and Allyn Malventano
This Podcast is brought to you by MSI!
Program length: 0:59:53
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- Allyn: Gunnar
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- 1-888-38-PCPER or firstname.lastname@example.com
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- http://twitter.com/ryanshrout and http://twitter.com/pcper
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Taking an Accurate Look at SSD Write Endurance
Last year, I posted a rebuttal to a paper describing the future of flash memory as 'bleak'. The paper went through great (and convoluted) lengths to paint a tragic picture of flash memory endurance moving forward. Yesterday a newer paper hit Slashdot – this one doing just the opposite, and going as far as to assume production flash memory handling up to 1 Million erase cycles. You'd think that since I'm constantly pushing flash memory as a viable, reliable, and super-fast successor to Hard Disks (aka 'Spinning Rust'), that I'd just sit back on this one and let it fly. After all, it helps make my argument! Well, I can't, because if there are errors published on a topic so important to me, it's in the interest of journalistic integrity that I must now post an equal and opposite rebuttal to this one – even if it works against my case.
First I'm going to invite you to read through the paper in question. After doing so, I'm now going to pick it apart. Unfortunately I'm crunched for time today, so I'm going to reduce my dissertation into the form of some simple bulleted points:
- Max data write speed did not take into account 8/10 encoding, meaning 6Gb/sec = 600MB/sec, not 750MB/sec.
- The flash *page* size (8KB) and block sizes (2MB) chosen more closely resemble that of MLC parts (not SLC – see below for why this is important).
- The paper makes no reference to Write Amplification.
Perhaps the most glaring and significant is that all of the formulas, while correct, fail to consider the most important factor when dealing with flash memory writes – Write Amplification.
Before geting into it, I'll reference the excellent graphic that Anand put in his SSD Relapse piece:
SSD controllers combine smaller writes into larger ones in an attempt to speed up the effective write speed. This falls flat once all flash blocks have been written to at least once. From that point forward, the SSD must play musical chairs with the data on each and every small write. In a bad case, a single 4KB write turns into a 2MB write. For that example, Write Amplification would be a factor of 500, meaning the flash memory is cycled at 500x the rate calculated in the paper. Sure that's an extreme example, but the point is that without referencing amplification at all, it is assumed to be a factor of 1, which would only be the case if you were only writing 2MB blocks of data to the SSD. This is almost never the case, regardless of Operating System.
After posters on Slashdot called out the author on his assumptions of rated P/E cycles, he went back and added two links to justify his figures. The problem is that the first links to a 2005 data sheet for 90nm SLC flash. Samsung's 90nm flash was 1Gb per die (128MB). The packages were available with up to 4 dies each, and scaling up to a typical 16-chip SSD, that only gives you an 8GB SSD. Not very practical. That's not to say 100k is an inaccurate figure for SLC endurance. It's just a really bad reference to use is all. Here's a better one from the Flash Memory Summit a couple of years back:
The second link was a 2008 PR blast from Micron, based on their proposed pushing of the 34nm process to its limits. "One Million Write Cycles" was nothing more than a tag line for an achievement accomplished in a lab under ideal conditions. That figure was never reached in anything you could actually buy in a SATA SSD. A better reference would be from that same presentation at the Summit:
This shows larger process nodes hitting even beyond 1 million cycles (given sufficient additional error bits used for error correction), but remember it has to be something that is available and in a usable capacity to be practical for real world use, and that's just not the case for the flash in the above chart.
At the end of the day, manufacturers must balance cost, capacity, and longevity. This forces a push towards smaller processes (for more capacity per cost), with the limit being how much endurance they are willing to give up in the process. In the end they choose based on what the customer needs. Enterprise use leans towards SLC or eMLC, as they are willing to spend more for the gain in endurance. Typical PC users get standard MLC and now even TLC, which are *good enough* for that application. It's worth noting that most SSD failures are not due to burning out all of the available flash P/E cycles. The vast majority are due to infant mortality failures of the controller or even due to buggy firmware. I've never written enough to any single consumer SSD (in normal operation) to wear out all of the flash. The closest I've come to a flash-related failure was when I had an ioDrive fail during testing by excessive heat causing a solder pad to lift on one of the flash chips.
All of this said, I'd love to see a revisit to the author's well-structured paper – only based on the corrected assumptions I've outlined above. *That* is the type of paper I would reference when attempting to make *accurate* arguments for SSD endurance.
Revisit the Vector, it is worth it
Subject: Storage | February 15, 2013 - 04:26 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: vector, ssd, sata, ocz, mlc, Indilinx Barefoot
Just in case you forgot how impressive the OCZ Vector 256GB is, Overclockers Club would like to remind you. The Indilinx Barefoot 3 controller is matched with low cost 25nm MLC IMFT NAND modules and 512MB of DDR3-1600 RAM for a cache. That translates to incredibly fast performance but without the high price of other drives. The 256GB model sits currently just under $1/GB, it is not the least expensive SSD available but when you consider the speeds this drive operates at it is the best value. Remind yourself where OCZ's Vector sits in the pack by reading on at OCC.
"OCZ's Vector line of solid state drives is every bit the performer that the Vertex 4 drives are with very few exceptions. In many of the tests, the two fastest drives were the Vertex 4 and OCZ's latest Indilinx Barefoot 3-equipped Vector. The only real weakness I saw was that the Vector was less frugal with the CPU cycles than the other Indilinx equipped drives. OCZ's move to the Barefoot 3 controller is beginning to pay dividends as it uses the technologies it has available in-house after the Indilinx and PLX acquisitions. It's taken a while to go all-in but that time has come. As the first totally in-house designed controller from OCZ, it seems to have hit on a controller that does better at managing real world usage scenarios and handling both compressible and incompressible data streams."
Here are some more Storage reviews from around the web:
- OCZ Vector 256GB Solid State Drive Review @ OCIA
- Micron P400m 200GB Enterprise SSD @ Tweaktown
- Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD @ Tweaktown
- Samsung 840 SSD Storage Endurance Testing - TLC to the End @ Tweaktown
- kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD Review @ XtremeComputing
- Intel DC S3700 800GB Enterprise SSD @ Tweaktown
- Intel 525 Series mSATA SSD Performance Roundup @ Legit Reviews
- Plextor M5M 128GB review: the mSATA version of the M5 Pro @ Hardware.info
- Plextor 128GB M5M mSATA @ Kitguru
- MyDigitalSSD BP4 120GB SSD Review - SATA 3 At an Amazing Price @ SSD Review
- Micron P400m @ AnandTech
- Intel 525 mSATA SSD Review – Every Capacity Tested @ HCW
- Intel SSD 335 vs. Intel SSD 330 Review: Inexpensive SSD Evolution @ X-bit Labs
- Western Digital Red Hard Disk Drives for Network Attached Storage @ X-bit Labs
- Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 V.3 4TB SATA III HDD Review @ NikKTech
- HighPoint RocketStor 5322 Review @ OCC
- Kingston Wi-Drive MobileLite Wireless Card Reader Preview @ Legit Reviews
- Kingston DataTraveler HyperX Predator 512GB Flash Drive Review @ Techgage
- Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate G3 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review @ NikKTech
- SanDisk Extreme 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive @ Tweaktown
- Thecus N5550 @ Legion Hardware
- Thecus Top Tower N8850 review: a powerful eight-disk NAS device @ Hardware.info
- 24 two-bay NAS device group test @ Hardware.info
- Transcend StoreJet 25M3 1 TB External USB 3.0 HDD Review @ OCC
Introduction, Specifications and Packaging
With newer and faster SSDs coming to market, we should not forget those capable controllers of yesteryear. There are plenty of folks out there cranking out products based on controllers that were until very recently the king of the hill. Competition is great for the market, and newer product launches have driven down the cost of the older SandForce 2281 SATA 6Gb/sec controller. ADATA makes a product based on this controller, and it's high time we gave it a look:
The ADATA XPG SX900 launched mid last year, and was ADATA's first crack at the eXtended capacity variant of the SandForce firmware. This traded off some of the spare area in the interest of more capacity for the consumer.
FarCry 3 Game Bundle Now With OCZ Vector SSDs
Subject: General Tech | February 6, 2013 - 01:35 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: vector, ssd, ocz, giveaway, far cry 3
If you purchase a 256GB or 512GB OCZ Vector Series drive before July 14th of 2013 you will get a free downloadable copy of Far Cry 3, to a maximum of two copies. Allyn was more than impressed with this drive, finishing off his review with the statement that "The OCZ Vector astonished me with its throughput, sheer IOPS performance, and low latency", with the only negative comment involving the drives inability to do household chores. They are not the least expensive drives on the market but they are some of the fastest and they come with a 5 year warranty as well.
Intel Launches New 335 Series SSD In 180GB Capacity
Subject: Storage | February 5, 2013 - 03:16 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: ssd, SandForce SF-2281, sandforce, mlc, intel 335, Intel
Intel has added a new drive to its existing 335 SSD series. The new drive offers up 180GB of storage, but maintains the same level of read and write performance as its larger 240GB sibling.
The 180GB version uses 20nm MLC NAND flash paired with a SandForce SF-2281 controller. According to the Intel-provided spec sheet (PDF), the new drive is capable of sustained read and write speeds of 500 MB/s and 450 MB/s respectively. Further, the drive maxes out at 42,000 random read IOPS and 52,000 random write IOPS.
The drive will come in the 2.5" form factor, but is 9.5mm thick (meaning it will not work in all notebooks). Reportedly, Intel has redesigned the casing to include a schematic/blueprint graphic alongside the Intel logo.
Intel rates the 180GB 335 series SSD at 1.2 million MTBF and is warranted for three years. The drive can currently be found online for around $180, making it right around the $1/GB mark. Interestingly, the larger 240GB model is currently retailing for around $195. Therefore, if you can spare the extra $15, the 240GB model is the better deal.
Introduction, Specifications and Packaging
It has been just under a year since Intel released their 520 Series SSD, which was their second 6 Gb/sec SATA unit. Sporting a SandForce controller, that release helped bridge a high speed storage gap in their product lineup. One year prior, Intel dabbled in the mSATA form factor, releasing a 310 Series model under that moniker. The 310 showed up here and there, but never really caught on as the physical interface was admittedly before its time. While in hindsight it was a very good way to go towards establishing a fixed standard, the industry had already begun fragmenting on these smaller interfaces. The MacBook Air had already launched with a longer 'GumStick' shaped SSD, and Ultrabook makers were following suit with units that were physically identical yet not pin-compatible with that used in the Apple product.
The Intel 520 Series SSD helped push Intel into 6Gb/sec SATA territory.
It's taken a while for the industry to favor defragmentation (pun intended) enough for mSATA to really start catching on, and that time appears to be nearing with Intel's launch of the SSD 525 Series:
Intel's got a new SSD controller to show off to enterprises
Subject: Storage | January 17, 2013 - 03:05 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: DC S3700, Intel, ssd, HET MLC, enterprise ssd
Before getting into the speed of the new Intel DC S3700 SSD, take a moment to consider the expected lifespan of the HET MLC flash, it was described to hardCOREware as "10 full drive writes per day over the 5-year life of the drive". Now that will not have a big impact on home users, but Enterprise and image/video editors will certainly take note as moving that much data is a common occurrence for those businesses and the questionable lifespan of some flash memory has been contributed to the slow pace at which SSDs have been taken up by large businesses. With the Intel name behind these drives, an assurance of long term usability and the impressive steady state performance they provide you may soon see these in a server room near you.
"The Intel SSD DC S3700 introduces a new Intel SSD controller for the first time in years. With a heavy emphasis on consistent performance, these drives bode well for the future of Intel SSD products. It may also refresh your opinion on some current SSDs that don't perform as consistently as others once they enter a steady state."
Here are some more Storage reviews from around the web:
- SanDisk Ultra Plus SSD @ SSD Review
- OCZ Vector 256GB SSD Review @ Techgage
- Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB SSD Upgrade Kit Review @ NikKTech
- OCZ Vector 512GB @ Legion Hardware
- Samsung 840 Pro 128GB SSD @ Tweaktown
- SanDisk Ultra Plus SSD @ AnandTech
- Micron P320h PCIe Enterprise SSD @ Tweaktown
- oshiba THNSNF 512GB SSD review: with proprietary controller @ Hardware.info
- Western Digital RE 4TB HDD @ TechwareLabs
- ICYDock MB981U3N-1SA SATA/IDE Hard Drive Adaptor @ PCSTATS
- Patriot Gauntlet (PCGTW320S) @ Bjorn3D
- EonNAS 1100 NAS Network Storage Server @ Benchmark Reviews
- Synology DS413j NAS Designed for Home & Offices Review@ Madshrimps
- ADATA DashDrive UD310 Jewel-Like Flash Drive Review @ Pro-Clockers
- Kingston DataTraveler HyperX Predator 512GB @ Kitguru
- Patriot SuperSonic Rage XT 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review @ NikKTech
- Kingston DataTraveler HyperX USB 3.0 64 GB @ techPowerUp
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Miami could be considered the capital of the Americas – plural, as in North and South. No other city in the Western Hemisphere has Miami's blend of Latin American, North American and Caribbean peoples and cultures – not to mention flavors! Joining longtime Cuban residents are recent arrivals from Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.
Don't confuse Miami with its glam sister, Miami Beach. While Miami has posh and pretty sides – the luxury boutiques and fine dining of Coral Gables spring to mind – it is also working-class, artsy and intellectual. South Florida's bohemian spirit thrives in Wynwood, home to the vivid public art murals known as Wynwood Walls. Classical music, opera and dance grace the Adrienne Arsht Center in gentrifying downtown, which can easily be seen from the sky along the free Metromover train.
Eighth Street, more popularly known as Calle Ocho, is the official heart of Little Havana, while the University of Miami Campus adjoins trendy Coconut Grove. The magnificent Everglades, a wonderland of reptiles, birdlife and wetlands, is within easy day-tripping distance.
Life in the Sunshine State's capital city is largely an outdoor one. While you might need to venture inside to enjoy sights like the Miami Art Museum or the Seaquarium, getting around is easiest in a convertible or by bike, so you can enjoy the sun while you travel. One of the most efficient ways to see the city and its attractions is to opt for a Miami Card, which includes admission to the best-known museums and attractions as well as the open-topped 'Duck' tours.
Buenvenido a Miami
Miami truly is a city of immigrants with a rich cultural diversity. The US Census Bureau estimates that around two-thirds of the population is of Hispanic or Latino origin. Many came to Miami after Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba in 1959, settling in a Western neighborhood now simply known as Little Havana. Today, tourists come to Little Havana for the annual Carnival Miami, a festival of food, fun, and salsa, with Latin showbiz personalities such as Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino, and Gloria Estefan honored on the Walkway of the Stars.
Art by the sea
Miami's art scene delves into history as well as looking to more modern works. The Museum of Contemporary Art presents playful creations within a building whose stylistic space brilliantly offsets its exhibits. In contrast, the Lowe Art Museum houses collections of Greco-Roman exhibits and antiquities, and 17th century European art, while the Bass Museum located in Miami Beach covers art from around the world from the Renaissance to the present day. The hip and historic Biscayne Corridor is where boulevard meets bay, murals replace blank walls, and property prices head towards the famous clear blue sky.
Miami's Vices
Popular with US college students during spring break, the non-stop party scene in South Beach is not for the faint-hearted. The area is one of the country's major entertainment destinations with hundreds of nightclubs, restaurants, boutiques, and hotels. Its tolerance of topless sunbathing, unusual in the United States, just adds to its reputation as a place where anything goes.
The Everglades
Only about 70 miles from the city lies the unique and spectacular ecosystem of the Everglades, home to alligators, snakes, egrets, and exotic birds. An airboat tour of the national park will give you a first hand experience of this spectacular natural world. Hide


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Viva Versace!–After striking perfect poses for Versace Collection's spring/summer 2013 lookbook, VNY model Simon Van Meervenne enters the studio to display a selection of styles that come straight from Versace's summer 2013 collection. Enlisted by luxury department store Nordstrom to promote its current offering, Simon embraces a dandyish style in silk shirts, decorated with baroque inspired motifs, foulard prints or elaborate patterns, or prefers simple cotton tees, available in a large palette of vibrant tones, that perfectly follow the seasonal trend of playful and lively colors in menswear.
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Another Wildomar park soon will be shut down and enclosed behind metal barriers for lack of funding, the City Council decided Wednesday.
The council voted 5-0 to proceed with the plan to block off public access to Windsong Park, leaving 9-acre Marna O'Brien Park as the only city-owned park that will remain open.
Despite concerns voiced by City Manager Frank Oviedo, the council refrained from ordering O'Brien closed in hopes that a nonprofit organized to run it will soon be able to show it can raise the money and volunteer staff necessary.
Friends of Wildomar Parks representative John Lloyd, a longtime parks activist, said it will take about $44,000 annually to run O'Brien, the only city-owned park with sports fields, at a minimum level.
While he thinks it can be done through contributions from families of youths who use the fields and the community at large, the nonprofit is still in its infancy. The organization's treasurer, Craig Santiago, told the council, however, support is rising steadily.
The comments helped steer the council toward giving the group more time despite the liability risk facing the city, which is surviving on a threadbare budget.
"There's no way I'm voting to close Marna tonight," said City Councilwoman Bridgette Moore.
She, Lloyd and others campaigned successfully in the past decade before the city's incorporation in 2008 to pass a parcel tax enabling the three parks to be reopened. A special parks district faced similar funding problems at the end of the 1990s and shut them down.
The City Council and Wildomar's staff have been groping for ways to keep the reopened parks in operation after a successful lawsuit in 2010 stripped the city of the parcel tax, which generated from $170,000 to $200,000 annually.
A resident filed the lawsuit, which challenged the tax as violating the state constitution, and the courts ruled in his favor in 2010.
A June ballot measure asking voters to pass a legally viable tax replacing the $28 annual levy failed to get the two-thirds approval needed for passage.
Windsong, which is slightly over two acres in central Wildomar, will be the second of the city's three parks to be closed because of the city's loss of financial support.
City officials ordered three-acre Regency Heritage Park in northwest Wildomar to be closed at the end of June.
While the city went forward with that action, council members and community supporters had been hoping to save Windsong and Marna O'Brien Park with the help of donations and volunteers.
But sufficient support for Windsong failed to materialize, Oviedo said. The city already has shut down the irrigation system there to avoid further monetary loss.
Situated in a residential neighborhood along Prairie Road, Windsong served as an attractive place for locals to stroll, play soccer on the grassy open area and basketball on the full-length court, and clamber on the playground equipment. It was also a popular spot for weekend picnics and barbecues.
The City Council will revisit the situation with O'Brien in November with a progress report from the nonprofit's leaders.
"I'll tell you in all candor, I still have my reservations, even after what I've heard tonight," Oviedo said.
He added, however, "If there's a glimmer of hope out there, I still want to take advantage of it."


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Arsenal 1-2 Watford
Watford stunned FA Cup holders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium to book their place in the semi-finals at Wembley.
Odion Ighalo scored his first goal in 599 minutes to put the away side ahead early in the second half after Arsenal had spurned a series of good chances.
Adlene Guedioura then smashed home with the visitors' second shot on target.
Substitute Danny Welbeck scored with two minutes left to set up a dramatic finish, before missing the chance to force a replay from an open goal.
With Costel Pantilimon beaten after an Alex Iwobi effort had come back off the post, Welbeck could only stab the ball agonisingly wide as he struggled to keep his balance on the turn.
Relive Watford's victory over Arsenal
Following defeats by Swansea and Barcelona, this was Arsenal's third consecutive loss at the Emirates – their worst home run since moving from Highbury in 2006.
It was also their first FA Cup defeat since February 2013 when they lost to Blackburn – 756 days and 16 matches ago.
Is Arsenal's season over?
Defeat here to Swansea in early March saw Arsenal's Premier League aspirations take a serious blow, and with the gap to leaders Leicester having since moved out to eight points, winning the title looks very unlikely.
Then followed their 2-0 reverse at home to Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League. Not many Gunners fans will be betting against the Spanish side progressing at their expense in the second leg on Wednesday.
Victory in this year's FA Cup was without a doubt the club's best chance of silverware. And it would have been Wenger's seventh triumph, making him the most successful manager in the history of the competition.
Now, though, the pressure will be on the Frenchman like never before during his near 20-year reign in north London.
If Arsenal's two consecutive FA Cup trophies were supposed to demonstrate progress towards winning the league or the Champions League, what does this season's disappointing exit herald?
How a familiar goal changed the game
In the opening period Ighalo – who had not scored since January during the fourth-round win against Nottingham Forest – looked a pale shadow of the player he was in the first half of the season.
How goals transform a striker's confidence though, and when the opener came it had a very familiar feel about it.
Strike-partner Troy Deeney provided the assist, as he has for so many of Ighalo's 17 goals, rising above both Calum Chambers and Per Mertesacker to flick on to the Nigerian, who spun away from Gabriel to fire home on the turn.
It was a familiar goal for Arsenal, too. Once again they had gone behind after failing to make their early dominance tell, and once again the defending was soft.
No such criticisms could be made of Watford's second though; Guedioura's stunning strike soared into the top corner.
But clearly Arsenal were left vulnerable by the chances they failed to take, with Mohamed Elneny spurning two clear first-half openings.
Man of the match – Odion Ighalo (Watford)
What the managers said
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "Our fantastic run has come to an end on a day where we felt that our performance deserved a win. Credit to Watford, they created few chances but took them all. It's sad because we gave everything.
"The players don't miss on purpose. You have to be realistic. Of course on the first goal, we made a mistake.
"It is very difficult against Barcelona, but we have to see it as a challenge and try to make the impossible possible."
Watford manager Quique Flores: "It was difficult in the first half, we tried to contain Arsenal and then try to create attempts and play well.
"In the last two months we were being competitive, but not winning. I feel fantastic, I'm really happy for the players and the fans. They follow us and it is an amazing prize for them.
"I have memories on television of the old Wembley and watching in Spain and seeing the finals of this competition. I've just arrived in England, and to get there is exciting."
The stats you need to know
- Watford have reached the FA Cup semi-final for the first time since 2007, where they lost to Manchester United.
- Arsenal have lost three successive home games in all competitions for the first time since November 2002.
- The Hornets earned their first win against Arsenal since April 1988.
- Troy Deeney has eight assists in all competitions this season, five more than any other Watford player.
- Everton's Ross Barkley (10) is the only English player in the Premier League with more assists in all competitions than Deeney this season (eight).
What next?
Arsenal's next match is Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg away to Barcelona (19:45 GMT), with the Gunners 2-0 down from the home tie. Watford next play at home to Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday (15:00 GMT).


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Quote:Dr. Lemuel Ng
A Medical Doctor by training, Lemuel began a career in serving the poor and marginalized before venturing into community development, currently invested in organic farming and nutritional medicine. His journey of service has taken him from a 3-year multi-million dollar children's heart disease screening and treatment program in Tibet to community development programs all over ASEAN.
Will Chua
Joining Singapore's public service, he headed a dynamic all-women team managing the country's International Organizations portfolio at the Economic Development Board. After 2 years of passionate work, an unexpected third-life crisis hit him when he found himself physically overweight and emotionally unable to accept an offer to be posted overseas. These days, he is thankful that he can just grow food with his loved ones for his loved ones, relieved that he will not be facing his next life crisis alone.
10-12-2016 9:48 PMBic_cherry wrote Malaysia produces world's most poisonous vegetables and SG gahmen is helpless to stop it?
200tons shipped into Singapore daily, said @ ~ https://youtu.be/nXM09UqdpgU?t=2m50s
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2-3-2017 2:36 PMDavid Walthear wrote why doesn't Singapore produce the vegetables herself or just import from other country!?
6-3-2017 4:18 PMJemaine Yen wrote I cant believe that Malaysia has the most dangerous vegetable. I just went to Malaysia and I ordered some street foods, I hope nothing bad happens to me.


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Art McMaster was at the helm of the Miss America Organization when the pageant left Atlantic City in 2005, and he was still there earlier this year as the organization negotiated a way to bring the competition back to its birthplace.
If McMaster sees this September's competition, however, it will be from the sidelines. The New Jersey resident and 14-year veteran of the organization has stepped down as CEO and president five months before the pageant's highly anticipated return to its former stage at Boardwalk Hall.
"After successfully bringing this thing back to Atlantic City, I needed to take a break from the action. It's become such a 24/7 type of job," said McMaster, 59. "Fourteen years of your life is an important part. I've loved every minute of it."
In McMaster's place will be two pageant veterans who will split the Sewell, Gloucester County, resident's responsibilities. Sharon Pearce, the organization's vice president, will serve as interim president. Sam Haskell, the chairman of the board, will take over as CEO.
"There really won't be a blip in our day," Haskell said, noting the transition will be easy as the three have worked closely for years. "The change is not the issue. The fact that we're doing two Miss America pageants in nine months, now that's an issue."
Miss America 2014 will be crowned in Atlantic City on Sept. 15. Reigning Miss America Mallory Hagan was just crowned in January.
The Press of Atlantic City columnist Pinky Kravitz broke the news of the organization's changes Wednesday.
McMaster started with the organization in 2000 and took over as its head in 2004 during a somewhat tumultuous period for the pageant's leadership. At the time, McMaster was the fifth leader named in a little more than five years. In the end, the former pageant comptroller provided the most stability in leadership seen since the 11-year-run of Leonard Horn. Horn was credited with developing a more modern pageant, in which the contestants had platform causes.
During McMaster's run, the Miss America Outstanding Teen contest was added, and the organization found a national platform in the Children's Miracle Network, for which Miss America serves as a goodwill ambassador.
Though the president and CEO duties have been combined for years, Haskell said a decision to split the work would be most efficient and play to existing strengths. Pearce, of Ventnor, has been with the Linwood-based organization since 2006. Prior to that, she was based in Atlantic City as a regional vice president of advertising and public relations for Caesars Entertainment.
"She knows all the players in town. She knows how things work in Atlantic City," McMaster said.
Haskell, meanwhile, has a background that's taken him across the country. He's the former worldwide head of television for the William Morris Agency, where he packaged shows including "Mad About You," "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Cosby Show" and "Murphy Brown." His client list has included Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, Dolly Parton, George Clooney and Kirstie Alley.
He currently splits his time between Los Angeles and Oxford, Miss., but his new role in the Miss America Organization means he'll be spending one week per month in New Jersey, as well as the entire month of August leading up to the pageant, he said.
Haskell, 57, joined the organization's board in 2005 after the pageant already had departed Atlantic City, but that doesn't mean he's unfamiliar with the resort, he said. He helped bring in hosts Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford in the 1990s and twice served as a judge for the contest in the 1980s.
He's also married to a Miss America contestant. His college sweetheart, Mary Donnelly Haskell, was Miss Mississippi in 1977, and Haskell accompanied her to Atlantic City for the pageant. It was then that he had his first meal at the White House Sub Shop, he recalled Wednesday.
"I think I went there every single day after that," Haskell said. "I've been everywhere from the White House to Buckingham Palace and back, and it's absolutely the best there is. People are going to roll their eyes, but it's the truth."
How the change might affect the organization's finances wasn't immediately clear Wednesday. According to the organization's tax returns, McMaster made $252,136 in 2011, or more than 20 percent of the $1.2 million spent on salaries at the organization. Haskell's position as chairman of the board of directors is unpaid, as with the rest of the board. Pearce earned $123,194 in 2011 as the organization's vice president, the returns show.
Pearce did not reply to an email Wednesday inquiring about how the changes would affect salaries.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
What is the deal with Olivia Wilde? and 10 other questions about Cowboys & Aliens
10 comments:
- TheAnswerMVP2001 said...
I can "shed" some light on a couple of your questions because they were addressed in the film. Whether or not they're satisfying to you is another question, but one must remember Cowboys and Aliens isn't the type of film you should go into and attempt to reason everything out, it's a popcorn film it's supposed to be brainless fun.
1. Wilde's character was following Craig's character because he was one of the few to escape the clutches of the aliens, plus he had stolen some of their technology. This all was useful to her in gain access to their ship. Also she wasn't looking for her parents she was looking for vengeance against the aliens who had abducted and tortured her people, hence her blowing the ship up that the end.
3. The aliens were after gold because (as Wilde's character stated in the film) it was as rare to them as it is to you (humans).
4. Indians join the cowboys to fight the aliens because the aliens had abducted some of their people as well. Which is why the Indians surround the cowboys claiming they were responsible for bringing them, Wilde's character seemly brings them together after her resurrection, along with the help of Adam Beach's character. Also you can see the chief at the end hugging who is probably his daughter or wife being released from the alien ship.
The rest of your questions/statements I sense are probably more simply to condemn the film, overall I get the feeling you didn't like it, which is fine. Again I state this is not a film to be over analyzed or really analyzed at all, and therefore probably isn't a film for those who tend to do just that.
- August 3, 2011 at 3:01 PM
"it's a popcorn film it's supposed to be brainless fun"
That is probably the worst criticism of criticism ever, and I hate that it has become so pervasive these days. A movie doesn't get a pass on giant plot holes and lazy storytelling b/c it is supposed to be 'fun'.
- August 3, 2011 at 3:44 PM
- TheAnswerMVP2001 said...
@RJ - well the "giant plot-holes" is entirely your opinon, or simply your lack of paying attention to what's going on. As I stated in my comment above, most of the author's questions regarding what he might have considered plot-holes were addressed in the film. Whether or not you want to accept how they were addressed is a whole other issue.
My point was if your going into an action film and attempt to analysis and reason everything that's going on you're setting yourself up for disappointment. You don't like the film, fine, but I'm tired of hearing plot-holes as an excuse for every action oriented film out there, especially in cases like this where most of people's issues were addressed, they simply weren't paying attention or chose not to accept them. If you're not going to accept them why are you going to see a film called Cowboys & Aliens in the first place? I would think the subject matter of the film alone would give you a migraine attempting to rationalize! If you can't do that I suggest staying away from the action genre altogether.
- August 3, 2011 at 9:34 PM
- FilmDr said...
Thanks for your answers, TheAnswerMVP2001, and thanks, RJ, for your thoughts.
I see how the filmmakers wanted to blend the two genres together creatively. Harrison Ford is the exact right man to cast, since his work as Hans Solo (killing aliens) shows how the Star Wars films complements Cowboys & Aliens in the way they foreground science fiction over westerns. C&A emphasizes the western over the aliens, but the effort seems less seamless, perhaps because people are less familiar with western conventions. The first major western that I remember was Blazing Saddles, which showed how the genre had already reached the parodic phase. The filmmakers mentioned the influence of Ford's The Searchers, but I'm not clear about how.
Still, even given the film's popcorn aesthetics, I had difficulty accepting the triple somersault backflip narrative maneuver of including another kind of alien in the form of Ella Swenson. When she died, was she just faking it? Couldn't the filmmakers explain her presence more? That whole plot point seemed unnecessarily confusing, forced, and inadequately explained.
I understand the reason for the cowboy/Native American alliance, but I disliked the way the Indians and especially the chief seemed to lack much characterization as a result. The film seemed to want to reconcile the train robbers (shades of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), the Native Americans, and the townspeople awfully quickly, just as the Colonel's rough edges get smoothed out as soon as he joins Jake.
- August 3, 2011 at 10:59 PM
- Hokahey said...
FilmDr. - Good call on the Lewis Carroll frog-footmen. You have a knack for accessing visual parallels. As for the mini-arms jutting from the alien's stomach, that was too much of an attempt to tap into Alien, and it comes off as unintentionally silly. As for Wilde's character, I could kind of piece together who she was and what she was up to, but I could have used more specific explanations; for example, with all of Jake's flashbacks, I expected to see one through her eyes. That was a missed opportunity. Despite all this, I rode with these "cowboys" and I had lots of fun with this movie.
- August 4, 2011 at 8:35 PM
- Hokahey said...
Sorry, fish-footman. Actually, the aliens look like the frog-footman too.
- August 4, 2011 at 8:43 PM
- TheAnswerMVP2001 said...
@FilmDr - they did briefly address the whole resurrection thing of Wilde's character. When she came out of the fire she said something to Craig about her reasoning for not telling him who she really was and that she "could possibly" come back to life is she wasn't sure if the form she had taken could come back, or something to that nature. I don't remember if she said the body she was inhabiting or the form she had taken on. For me that's really the only confusing factor with her character; was she inhabiting a real human body or was she a shape-shifter? But in almost every action or science fiction film there's always going to be unknowns in some form. That unknown didn't effect my enjoyment. I'd say this is probably one of those films that deserves a second visit to fully notice everything, especially for those who didn't catch all the explanations the first time around.
- August 4, 2011 at 8:49 PM
- FilmDr said...
Thanks, Hokahey and TheAnswer,
Yes, perhaps Favreau & Co used a composite of the frog footman and the fish-footman when they were designing their aliens.
I wish that I could've swallowed my inability to suspend my disbelief and just enjoy the movie. I notice that I had the same problem with Rise of the Planet of the Apes. While a friend of mine enjoyed it immensely, my appreciation was hampered by considerations of how much one should see through CGI creatures acting. Should you really identify with a computer-generated ape? In the case of C&A, can one get past the relative banality of its aliens, its Disney-esque love of resurrection, and the sentimentalized way it brings together Native Americans, train robbers, and the people of Absolution?
- August 6, 2011 at 8:48 AM
- Hokahey said...
Ah, darn, FilmDr, you didn't like Rise of the Planet of the Apes either. (I'm calling it my favorite "summer" movie of 2011.) It's definitely flawed, but there's a lot of fun and entertainment in it - more successfully so than Cs & As.
- August 7, 2011 at 9:34 PM
- FilmDr said...
I liked aspects of the monkey movie, but it didn't affect me nearly as much. Occasionally, I just write off films that don't strike any sort of chord (either positive or negative). I'm more curious about The Help and I'm really enjoying Jason Zinoman's new book Shock Value. Will post on it soon.
- August 10, 2011 at 10:16 AM


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If the answer to that very simple question is 'no,' follow these instructions:
1. Put pan on stove.
2. Pour water in pan.
3. Heat water until boiling.
4. Pour water on head.
5. Go see Up.
In case you haven't heard, it's incredible. And it's doing well at the Box Office as well. It pulled in 68 million its first weekend, and beat out the newcomers (Land of the Lost, The Hangover) this weekend to stay on top. But I'm already looking forward. What's next for the geniuses at Pixar?
Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3-D (October '09, February '10)
I didn't have the fortune of seeing Up in 3D, but I hope to because I've only heard great things. Pixar's animation is superb to begin with, but I can imagine when it's put right in your face it's like being enveloped with beauty (that's an elegant way of saying it totally kicks ass). The guys at Pixar have been reworking the first two Toy Stories to put them in three dimensions, and they will be in theaters soon. These are two of their top movies, so I can't wait. I just hope they're showing in a theater near me. I assume the major idea here is to build up to their next release, which is:
Toy Story 3 (June 18th, 2010)
The third movie in the only trilogy featuring talking toys that don't kill people arrives next summer. Neither Toy Story nor Toy Story 2 has received a single negative review on Rotten Tomatoes. That's right, 100% for both. Pixar movies already have a lot of pressure on them to be up to caliber, when everybody is just waiting for you to mess up, but I can guarantee that the third installment in the Toy Story universe will be watched even more carefully than the others. When you have the predecessors this movie does, there's a lot of expectation. But something tells me Pixar is up to the challenge.
Not much is known about the plot, and the recent teaser only showed the characters building a sign for the movie, and no actual footage. The basic idea involves the Toys being dumped in a daycare center as Andy goes off to college. That's kind of a bummer premise, since Woody's love for Andy is was such a crux for the first two movies, so it will be interesting to see how it will play out. It's realistic, though, and I'd love to see how the toys cope with the loss. Like Woody, we'd like their time together to be stagnant and unchanging. But as Prospector Pete told us in Toy Story 2, that just won't be the case. I always hoped Woody would be passed to Andy's son (a thought I also hope holds true for Calvin's tiger, Hobbes), so I hope after a brief stint in what is guaranteed to be a hellish day care, the toys are reunited with their former owner.
It's directed by Lee Unkrich, who directed the top two movies on my Pixar list (Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo), and like most upcoming Pixar releases, it will be in 3D. I think it's becoming something of a trend.
Cars 2 (Summer 2011)
In only the second time that Pixar has decided to reuse characters, director Brad Lewis (producer of Ratatouille) takes us back to the world where Cars speak and drive themselves. I'm very interesting in their choice to make this movie. Most people, including myself, would rank Cars at the bottom of their Pixar rankings. Why not do a sequel to The Incredibles? There's a lot of potential there. While I think Cars is a good movie, I find it a step down from every other film they've produced. It received strikingly more negative reviews than it's affiliates (it has an RT rating of 75%; the next is A Bug's Life at 91). It's not quite the retarded stepchild of the group, but perhaps it's the B-student surrounded by straight A's. But, that student also happens to be cash cow, because Cars made a lot of money, and it's merchandising pushes that even further. I pray that they aren't making the movie for purely monetary reasons, so they can add a few more action figures (action cars?) to the line up. Hopefully it's a shot at redemption. Not much is known about Cars 2, except that Lightning Mcqueen and his friend Mater (and perhaps the rest of the gang) are heading off to Europe to race in the European tours.
The premise actually intrigues me. There's a lot of potential in the story, as was there was in the first. I watched it again recently, and the first 30 minutes are as good as any others. After that, it loses the fresh feeling it had, and drags on for too long. I don't think the idea itself grew stale, I just think they didn't keep pumping the creativity into it. The Volkswagen hippie and his organic fuel? The humvee that raises the flag at sunrise? It did a lot of really funny things in that first third of the movie. So hopefully, this will be a redemption film, and will make up for the flawed rest of the first movie.
The Bear and the Bow (Christmas 2011)
2011 marks a momentous occasion. It will be the first time that not one, but two Pixar films are released in the same year. Directed by Brenda Chapman (The Prince of Egypt, and my all time favorite animated film, The Lion King), The Bear and the Bow takes Pixar to the land of the more traditional cartoons, where there are princesses, royalty, magic, and curses. Though I am sure they will put their own creative spin on it. Princess Merida of Scotland has a dream that her parents do not share; she wants to become a champion archer. Through a clash of wills with her mother, Merida makes a reckless choice that endangers herself, her family, and her kingdom. And yes, it's in 3D.
newt (Summer 2012)
After a return to the character that brought them acclaim, Pixar will begin another highly original and imaginative tale, one that I'm excited for based on the premise itself. The population of blue-footed newts on the planet has diminished to a total of two, a male named, appropriately, Newt, and a female named Brooke. In desperation to save the species, humans have captured and forced the two to live together, so that they might, well, divide and multiply. Emphasis on the latter.
Problem: Newt and Brooke can't stand each other. But they begin together a perilous and unpredictable journey where they learn that, "Love is not a science." Sure it's likely that this will be a romantic comedy, where the couple that at first don't get along fall in love with each other. It would be formulaic, especially for Pixar, if they weren't the last two newts alive, and really each other's only choice for a mate.
newt (uncapitalized on purpose) is directed by Gary Rydstorm, who directed the short film Lifted. It will be yet another 3D film.
Rumored: Monster's Inc. 2
Slashfilm reported a rumor today that is talk of doing a sequel to Monster's Inc. While I'd still like to see The Incredibles 2, I'm very excited about this sequel, so long as they don't stop coming up with fresh movies and characters.
Viva la Pixar! Here's to the next 2 years.


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In addition, a supplemental set of MATLAB code files is available for download.
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FR:RPi Philosophy
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La Fondation Raspberry Pi est une association caritative anglaise (Registration Number 1129409), basée à Cambridge, créée pour promouvoir l'étude de l'informatique et des sujets apparentés, particulièrement au niveau scolaire, et de rendre à nouveau l'apprentissage de l'informatique amusant.
The Raspberry PI device is a single board computer designed to bring the "Homebrew" back into electronics - getting away from the pre-packaged products, which lack the spirit of technical adventure.
Children are naturally curious - but prising the back of your XBox or IPad does not go down well! A Raspberry PI is cheap enough to break, and powerful enough (we hope) to catch their imagination.
Les Dix Raisons
La Fondation (et les enseignants en général[1]) pensent qu'il y a dix raisons pour lesquelles nous ne formons pas de programmeurs :
- Aucun exemple/mentor/modèle : "Je ne connais personne qui code"
- Accès : Environ 20% d'anglais ne possède pas d'ordinateur (source OFCOM 2008) Those that do are often discouraged from experimenting. In other countries, or in the lower socio economic groups access is even more limited
- Coût : "Development systems cost hundreds of pounds, and are hard to use" Home PC systems are no longer supplied with programming tools
- Crainte : "If I type the wrong thing I might break it" "We can't let students write or run their own code on the schools system, as they might introduce a virus"
- Barrière à l'entrée : The learning curve to get started, for example to program in VB on a PC is quite steep. Some systems (for example Android) cannot be natively programmed. Others (for example games consoles) are locked down so only authorised companies can write software for them
- Culture : "Coding is only for propeller heads/boys/geeks" "Computer people are all like the IT crowd"
- Computing is "just more ICT" as presently taught in UK schools – boring, the equivilent of teaching children how to read but not how to write
- Manque des compétences de base dans les écoles : "I know more about computers than my ICT teacher, who usually teaches PE and RI" "I don't know where to start and my teacher can't help"
- Difficulté ressentie : "Je suis incapable d'écrire quelque chose d'important moi-même - il faut une grosse équipe"
- Perception des perspectives de carrière : "Coder conduit à des emplois sous-payés" "Les emplois de développeurs sont tous délocalisés" "Le système de notes à l'école/d'entrée en université ne valorise pas l'informatique" "la bulle internet a éclaté"
These are roughly in the inverse order to the ACCTO criteria (Advantage, Complexity, Compatibility, Trialability, Observability) criteria of Everett Rogers given in his book "Diffusion of Innovation"[2].
The Raspberry Pi Device solves exactly one of those problems: that computers are too expensive. By driving the price down to the point where devices and associated software can be purchased with a few weeks' pocket money - and making devices easy to recover or reset to their default state - it should be possible to mitigate reasons 2, 3 and 4 above. The Foundation believes that they may eventually be able to do something about the first 5[3].
Principes et points de répère
- It should be possible to equip a class with Raspberry Pis for no more than the average annual spend on subject (say, chemistry) textbooks for an equivilent sized class [1]
- Use of educational computers should not be fenced into 1 or 2 hours a week of 'formal curriculum time'
- Devices (should) belong to the student, not the school
- If it costs money, it doesn't get added to the hardware design
- A thing that you can plug into things you already own; A peripheral for your TV
- Follow the tail of the Moore's Law curve down (ie basic computing getting cheaper over time) rather than following the tip of the curve up (over time computers becoming more powerful, with more features, while maintaining their price point relative to inflation).
[1] Eben originally said that Raspberry Pi devices should cost no more than what he thought a school textbook costs. It turns out that it has been some time since Eben purchased a school textbook! A school textbook typically costs $75-125 and has an average lifespan of three to five years before needing to be replaced due to wear or curriculum changes, although some schools keep some course textbooks for much longer.
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Just a few years ago it was crazy to think that a cell phone could be used as an all-in-one media device. But these days, smartphones can do just about anything a normal computer can do. This includes playing or editing music, watching videos, and playing video games.
As far as music apps are concerned, music production aficionados and audio engineers have tons of apps available on the market that enable you to lay your ideas down on the fly and cement them into a workable draft that you can import into your DAW of choice once you get back to your studio.
Mobile music applications continue to push the boundaries of what is possible on a handheld machine. It seems like every week a new awesome app comes out. With all these different choices, how do we know what's worth checking out?
Below I've listed my favorite few audio apps of 2013. There is no doubt this list will change, but right now I'm really loving these.
The Best Mobile Audio Production Apps
Intua BeatMaker 2
What can be best described as a souped up music production suite that comes fully loaded with features that rival traditional DAW solutions like:
This production powerhouse has become a force to be reckoned with for audio techs looking to lay something down while on the go.
Tons of Features
This mobile DAW comes with many impressive features, including:
- 1800+ high-quality instrument samples
- 111 sampler presets for the keyboard interface
- 68 drum machine presets
- User-friendly multi-track mixer with level meters
- Bus routing features
- Standard volume
- Solo
- Pan controls
- And so much more
This device can be installed on the iPad as well as the iPhone. BeatMaker can be easily integrated with a full-fledged music production solution via the Camera Connection Kit, which can be connected to audio interfaces and MIDI controllers via USB.
Files can be accessed, transferred, and organized via any integrated FTP server of your choice, and after completion, you can upload your projects directly onto your Soundcloud account.
Integrate With Main Studio
And as I mentioned earlier, you can also easily integrate this into your current studio setup by using the iOS pasteboard to exchange content and data between BeatMaker and any other music applications.
So, if you're a proud owner of the iPhone or iPad and have been looking for a way to integrate these into your existing studio setup, then make sure to check out Intua's BeatMaker 2!
Piano Studio
For composers and producers who are looking for a way to sketch their ideas without having to use a mobile DAW program with an intricate and in-depth toolset. Then Piano Studio is an ideal solution for making quick compositions using a native tactile interface that iPhone users are already well-accustomed to.
How is this done, exactly?
It's quite simple; you can assign notes, chords, and even complete written phrases to virtual buttons that can be triggered and arranged using a basic editor. This allows you to make changes and adjustments to your composition right on the spot.
Also, passages that previously would have been extremely difficult or otherwise impossible to play can now plug those very passages in with little to no effort from the comfort of their iPhone.
This app a must have for those times when you get stuck in that creative rut or have an idea that you want to throw together without having to find a piano or pull out your MIDI keyboard.
Look Around for What You Need…
There are plenty of free audio apps out there if you are on a tight budget. But if you are serious and are looking for legitimate mobile software, then you owe it to yourself to get something that will help you improve as an engineer or producer. Not something that's slimmed down to make to cheap to own.


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I think there is a problem with how he came up with what resolution to use. The native resolution for most standard widescreen monitors is 1360x768 (it looks best in my opinion also) and most users are mistaken about what resolution they should be using. The main reason why people use 1280x720 is because of TV resolutions being 720 and 1080 so they think that is the best resolution for a PC. When it comes to 1280x768 most of the time it is used because that is what the resolution defaulted to.
I did research and testing when I first got a widescreen monitor and first set it to 1360x768 because it was the default (not what the resolution defaulted to) and then tried other resolutions. Larger resolutions ended up making things too small for me so I decided not to go with them even though they worked well. When I tried lower resolutions like 1280x720 and 1280x768 the aspect ratio didn't look right but still fit in the screen. After testing I came to the conclusion that 1360x768 was the optimal resolution just like what I found through research.
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One of the best things about the Audi A5 is the way it manages to look like it's flying even when it's standing still.
That's even more obvious with the all-new RS5 version, but once you get your mitts on the fat-rimmed sports steering you'll be quickly aware that it's not just an illusion of speed you're getting.
The RS5 is powered by a 4.2-litre V8 delivering 444bhp at a dizzy 8250rpm, so performance is not for the faint-hearted. The pace couldn't be easier to access, either, because the RS5 is available exclusively with a S-tronic semi-automatic gearbox.
All you need do is stand on the go pedal and the scenery will quickly become a blur. The speed's all accompanied by a loud 'phut' from the exhaust pipe every time the gearbox shifts up another gear.
If you want to be more hands-on you can flick up and down through the seven-speed box via the steering-wheel-mounted paddles.
The problem is that even when you drive the RS5 like you stole it, it's still not the most thrilling machine.
You can rely upon the reassuring traction of Audi's latest four-wheel-drive system, minimal body roll and sharp turn-in to corners, but it would be nice if there were a little more bite through the steering wheel to help you engage with the car.
All that go needs to be backed up by decent brakes, and the RS5's certainly are powerful, but they are rather abrupt in their quest to haul you to a standstill.
That said, it's hard not to be impressed by the quality and duality of the RS5. The cabin is sublime, and flicking the adaptive suspension from Dynamic mode into Comfort setting changes the ride from firm and abrupt to smooth and cosseting.
Yes, those silver door mirrors create a bit of wind noise, and there's a bit of road noise on grainier surfaces, but the RS is a surprisingly civilised long-distance tourer. At least it would be were it not for the measly 26.2mpg average fuel figure and you'd only achieve that figure if you pussyfoot it around.
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The program features courses for entering freshmen in their first four semesters at Sac State. There will also be an upper-division component of nine to 12 units that students will take in their junior and senior years.
The program is part of ongoing efforts to foster excellent academic and student programs. It will also help the campus attract more freshmen, a charge that has become more important in recent years.
An initial group of 60 students is scheduled begin in the fall. The program is designed to have a global emphasis and over the course of study students will take honors courses in math, world civilization, biology, government and social studies. There will also be an eight-semester seminar on "great books."
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To make solar electricity affordable on a large scale, scientists and engineers the world over have long been trying to develop a low-cost solar cell, which is both highly efficient and easy to manufacture with high throughput. Now a team at Empa's Laboratory for Thin Film and Photovoltaics, led by Ayodhya N. Tiwari, has made (yet another) leap ahead. They achieved a record 20.4% energy conversion efficiency for thin film CIGS solar cells on flexible polymer substrates, a massive improvement over the previous record of 18.7% achieved by the same team in May 2011. Tiwari's team has been investigating and developing various thin film solar cell technologies for some time. Over the years the laboratory has boosted the photovoltaic conversion efficiency of flexible CIGS solar cells time and again, from 12.8% in 1999 - the group's first world record - to 14.1% in 2005, 17.6% in 2010 and 18.7% in 2011.
Closing the efficiency gap to silicon wafer cells
The latest in the series of records has been achieved, thanks to innovative ideas and excellent team work in the lab, especially by PhD students Adrian Chirila and Fabian Pianezzi. The team has succeeded in modifying the properties of the CIGS layer, grown at low temperatures, which absorbs light and contributes to the photo-current in solar cells. The cell efficiency value was independently certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg, Germany. What's more, Empa's new record efficiency for flexible solar cells now even exceeds the record value of 20.3% for CIGS solar cells on glass substrates - and equals the highest efficiencies for polycrystalline silicon wafer-based solar cells. "We have now - finally - managed to close the "efficiency gap" to solar cells based on polycrystalline silicon wafers or CIGS thin film cells on glass", says Tiwari.
Thin film, lightweight and flexible high-performance solar modules are attractive for numerous applications such as solar farms, roofs and facades of buildings, automobiles and portable electronics and can be produced using continuous roll-to-roll manufacturing processes that offer further cost reductions compared to standard silicon technologies. In other words, they have the potential to enable low-cost solar electricity in the near future. "The series of record efficiencies for flexible CIGS solar cells developed at Empa demonstrates that thin film solar cells can match the excellent performance of polycrystalline silicon cells. Now it is time for the next step, the scale-up of the technology to cover large areas in a cost-efficient roll-to-roll manufacturing process with an industrial partner", says Gian-Luca Bona the Director of Empa. For this purpose, Empa is collaborating with Flisom, a start-up company involved in industrialization of flexible CIGS solar cells.
The research work has been supported over the years by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI), the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) and the EU Framework Programmes.


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Lugar is on the ropes
The Indiana Senate primary between incumbent six term RINO Dick Lugar and our endorsed conservative candidate Richard Mourdock is quickly becoming the epicenter in the fight for the soul of the Republican Party.
Whether the Republican establishment will continue the slide toward the policies of Big Government, or if grassroots conservatives will restore the Grand Old Party to its roots: free markets, individual liberty, and constitutionally limited government.
And in this fight, Dick Lugar is on the ropes.
The Weekly Standard recently reported that Lugar has "fired his longtime pollster as word spread in political circles that his hard reelect numbers hover below 40—a result that's usually taken as a death rattle for an incumbent facing serious primary opposition."
Why? Because while Dick Lugar is a good man, he is out of touch. He's no longer the conservative that Hoosiers sent to Washington 36 years ago.
He doesn't live in Indiana. He doesn't vote for Hoosier values. He sides with Harry Reid over Hoosiers. Don't believe it? Check out more recent news on the Lugar-Mourdock battle below:
"Sen. Richard Lugar, an Indiana Republican in a lively primary fight, is facing a surprising charge: that he doesn't live in Indiana. Mr. Lugar recently acknowledged he sold his Indianapolis home shortly after his 1976 election to the Senate and bought one outside Washington…Mr. Lugar told reporters he isn't sure what address is on his Indiana driver's license. " – Wall Street Journal, No Hoosier Homestead for Lugar
"Tea Party activists condemned his votes to raise the U.S. debt limit, to support the 2008 bank bailout and to confirm President Barack Obama's Supreme Court appointees Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan - votes for which Lugar makes no apology." – Reuters, Longest-serving Senate Republican in fight of his life
"One poll shows 70 percent of the state's Republicans respect the Tea Party—and few issues raise the ire of these party activists like congressional earmarks in spending bills. So what does Lugar do? Three months before the primary, when the Senate had a chance to ban this symbol of big-government malfeasance, Lugar joined with Harry Reid in a key Senate vote to save earmarking." – The Weekly Standard, The Bell Tolls for Lugar
Now is the time to keep up the pressure. Please consider making a donation to help us spread the word to more Hoosiers about Dick Lugar's Big Government record and help us elect Richard Mourdock.