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I don't know if this is a capturing or converting issue, but I'll post it here. I have a Hauppauge 1212 that I have been tinkering with; trying to get it to capture from a Dish 722 receiver. I've heard that some people have real issues with this. I have tried recording at 1080 and 720, and the resulting TS files play fine on my PC. The problem I'm having is when I try to convert these files to mp4 or DVD quality MPEG 2. When I do this, the audio gets progressively out of sync so that by the end of a 2 hour video it's almost a second or two out. The only success I've had is walking it through virtualdub first and converting the resulting avi file.
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OK, I solved the problem myself. Apparently if I capture in M2TS instead of TS and at 720P instead of 1080i, I can eliminate the lip sync issue.
Thanks for posting your solution.
What do you convert to mp4 with? and dvd mpeg2?
Sorry for the delay in getting back. I've been out of town. I primarily use ffmpeg for all my converting as it does a pretty decent job for the price (free).
The only problem I've been having with my conversions now is that when I convert from the 59.94 fps captured m2ts to 29.97 fps mpeg2 for DVD it looks soap opra-ish on my DVD player and TV. I've turned off motion enhancement on the TV and progressive scan on the DVD player. That helps some, but doesn't eliminate the problem. I've also tried interlacing the mpeg2 video which helps a lot, but the video isn't smooth in some high motion parts. I've had some luck with trying to convert the frame rate back down to 23.976 where I'm sure most of the movies were shot. However, converting video that way sometimes results in choppy video.
I haven't used my 1212 for two or three years but when I was using it a lot, I found that trying to edit out commercials and such in the ts/m2ts container was close to impossible without using a program like VideoReDo. I was using COX Cable at the time and most of their telecasts were 1080i. If I could've captured at 720p instead I would've since it would've been a little easier to edit in mp4 or mkv container.
My goal wasn't for mpeg2 though but for original broadcast avc/ac3. I have Dish now and am tempted in hooking the 1212 up but the PC is a long way away from the STB now. I had the cable hooked up at 15 feet from the PC and am afraid that anything further (25 feet?) would give me a terrible signal.
i suspect another problem all-together. i say, you got lucky in the 2nd time you capture to m2ts. usually, capturing to other than the original container, .ts, leads to these and other talked-about problems. anyway, you see, i believe your source (your tuner) is glitching in the transmission in different parts of the capture process. you don't notice it during live tv watching, but the hdpvr does. however, if you are capturing off the dvr (a recorded program) there's a good chance that some of the content gliches during the transmision.
i have the hdpvr 1212 and capture all the time with it and can't recall ever having an audio sync problem. i capture only in the original .ts format. the channels i capture mainly is the disney channel off my directv (SD) format. i normally watch channel 290 DISe, 291 DISw and 292 DXD. however, because i can no longer adjust my dish to a higher than 80% signal strength on ch 292, every so often or on cloudy days, the transimision will contain glitches. i'll let someone else explain what 'glitche' is. anyway. when that happens, it throws off my ivtc on some of my converstions when using an ivtc filter. this has also introduced slight audio sync issues in some of the my video conversions. but i capture short clips, not long 1hour or 2hour programs. so sycn issues are so rare that i don't even notice, if i could ever tell.
anyway, you should describe your conversion process because there seems to be some missing pieces to your problem.


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Monday, April 16, 2012
My weight loss is failing. I want my weight to fall, not go up some more. I broke through to the 190's again this morning. It took me so long to lose the weight before and break free of the various decades of weight. Started at 215, then below 210, 200, 190, 180 and down to 171.5 last September...at least for a couple days.
I had a goal for a cruise and I met it...or at least close to it. I felt wonderful and full of energy. Now I feel bloated and definitely not full of energy, not happy and not feeling healthy in my tummy. The acid reflux, bloated tummy and puffy legs are back from eating the wrong food...which is wheat and dairy for me.
Yup, I've been eating them regularly again. Yup, I've been gaining regularly again. Yup, there is a direct result from my actions. Why do these things call to me when I am feeling down?
Why do I eat them when I know they are toxic for my body?
Now we are cleaning out boxes from the basement and addressing all the memories, happy and disappointing and the emotions it brings up. This has brought on more emotional eating binges. Sort of like as you let go of the past, you need to fill in the empty spaces inside and that means eating my emotional foods for me.
Plus the "stuff" that isn't tossed or donated or recycled makes its way back into our main living space and clutters it up. I no longer have space to exercise and the cleaning is making my sciatica pain much, much worse.
So, there are the problems all on the table. Now I need solutions.
The cleaning must continue as we want the old cloth covered 1928 wiring replaced in the whole house this summer. So, the boxes from 30-40 years of "items set aside" must be dealt with. The whole house needs to be simplified to make room for the work to be done. I need to be strong, healthy and energetic to accomplish this goal. My diet/lifestyle also needs an overhaul and to be simplified, just like the house.
For relaxation I need to quit watching Netflix movies or going on the computer. Too much sitting. But, we have a week of rain forecast for this week, so no relaxing walks in between bouts of sorting old belongings. It is not that I want to exercise because I hurt physically, but I don't want to sit and snack for an hour either, and it has become a habit. Watch tv, snack. The computer doesn't do that because I am typing, so I guess the problem is only the tv. A limit per day should work for that or at least a no food rule while watching tv, maybe just water or herbal tea.
A new season and new resolutions.
I have never made my vision board. I am thinking of one which shows my falling weight with pics of both how I want my home to look or the improvements to be done at that stage along with the changes I want in my body, energy and strength.
Aha, there is a relaxing idea...doing art instead of watching tv! Or playing music, like the piano or violin or any of the other myriad of instruments I have. I have been wanting to get back to painting and playing music, but I don't make them a priority in my life. If I incorporate them into my life as my leisure activities and let go of the electronic past times, I think my life will be fuller all around.
Funny how I started this blog depressed and as I write it I start to see ways to change my life. Thanks for reading my ramblings.
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you aren't failing, just not progressing as planned this week.
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Your ideas for activities to feed your soul sound marvelous! I encourage you to start spending time with art and music to relax.
I notice you mentioned having reached a goal for a cruise--but you haven't maintained that loss. When we view weight loss activities as temporary--just until I reach ______--we open the door for the weight to return. A wise piece of advice was passed on to me: Don't do anything to lose weight that you aren't willing to do for the rest of your life.
It really is about changing the way you live and the daily choices you make. I've made really small changes and adjustments over the last year a a half (babysteps, as I call them) and lost 60 pounds as a result. I've found things I enjoy doing, that I can do life-long.
I also enjoy using affirmations, reprogramming myself to succeed. Since I struggle with clutter, here are a couple that might prove useful to you:
I easily let go of excess weight and fat. I eliminate fat and build lean muscle mass, as I eliminate clutter and create beauty and order in my life.
I easily let go of what I no longer need. I joyfully release all that does not serve me.
I address that latter one to pounds, germs, clutter, beliefs.
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Sue, you wrote your tensions away. Next, you'll make a beautiful vision board to match your beautiful vision inside -- and part of that will be your new wiring. Congratulations!
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I feel ya! Do try to think of what lifestyle you are willing to keep to for the long run. How will you compensate for rainy weather? I suggest having goals revolve around your habits rather than the scale. Even if you get to a lower weight, it won't do much good if it depends on habits you won't keep up.
I like your ideas of alternate ways to spend your time. Some people think a better question than "Why do you eat?" is "What would you do if you DIDN'T eat?" Eventually, you have to do something else with your time.
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Hang in there. Blogging is step one...
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There is no such thing as failure unless you quit trying. This is just a blip on the journey to healthfulness for you.
Focus on doing the things you know work to be more healthful - if it feels overwhelming, set just one or two goals for yourself per day eg. no wheat and no eating in front of TV.
After a week or two you won't have to think about these two and you can move on to other healthy habits.
You've done it before so you know you can do it again, and you will.
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Sometimes venting is the best thing we can do. Get rid of the stress and emotions we are feeling. You should do art or play an instrument if they give you enjoyment and it will be relaxing. for you. Just take it one day at a time.
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Campbellsville University's seventh annual Science Connection Institute in Forest Ecology was hosted this summer at the Clay Hill Memorial Forest and Joan White Howell Environmental Education Center.
The annual outdoor classroom event is designed to provide environmental inquiry and exploration for teachers. This year teachers attended from schools in Taylor, Marion, Nelson and Mercer counties. E.ON US sponsored the program this year.
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Although the market for a pen camera is still fairly small, there is a wide variety when it comes to pen camera cost and quality.
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The most basic option, the Swann Ballpoint Pencam, is only $40, which makes it a highly affordable recording selection. As with most electronics, there are some serious pros and cons to consider. While the Swann has a long lasting battery life and a charging time that is only an hour and a half, the recording space available is only 2GB which equals roughly one hour of video.
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Predictably, the cheaper Swann model provides very basic features, while the more expensive cameras can come equipped with the option to record in high definition or even in color.
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The vast majority of UT students chose to "opt in" with their student fees.
The university says 82% of students chose to allow their student activity fees to go to student organization programming.
Students have to pay the almost $20 dollar fee either way, but if they don't designate the money for student programming, it will go in the general fund.
Students who chose not to opt in will have to pay the public admission price for any student event paid for with student fees.
The choice follows controversy surrounding UT's Sex Week, which received some funding from student fees.
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The Student Government Association led a campaign to educate students on the two options and encourage them to choose to be a part of the campus activities.
They're encouraged by the results.
"This was interesting because we've never done this before, so I didn't know what to expect results-wise this time. I really am anxious to see how it goes again. But I will always be there saying, 'Hey, I think you should opt in," said Kelsey Kenym UT Student Body President.
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I normally wouldn't post about something so localized, but this is the sort of news you have to share for the greater good. If you're a SoCal girl, mark your calendar, because during the Stila Warehouse Sale, you can save 50–80% off retail prices. I won't be able to make it (although, um, I did check airfare) but if you're in the L.A. area, don't miss it! For more details, and for a great Stila steal available to anyone,
For those of us who don't live in LA, this is still a pretty sweet deal. For $45, you get Stila's summer must-haves. It includes Kitten eye shadow, Kajal eye liner in Tiger's Eye, Multi-Effect Mascara, Convertible Color in Illium, Lip Glaze in grapefruit. With the prices of drugstore items going up, this set is similarly priced!
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Hi all, I got gold in all rounds of gt academy, received my first 2 cars fine for the last two weeks. This Wednesday I log in and nothing. Have checked with a few of my friends and they have received the car no problems.
If anyone can help me out with this it would be much appreciated.
There probably Is nothing that you can do to recover from this issue, based on what we have seen, so far.
Unless PD builds some sort of double-check routine, to run after all of the cars have been gifted, you may never see the car in your garage, except by sharing.
thanks for the answer, not really what i wanted to hear after spending hours getting gold on all events for nothing??
To ensure that you don't lose any more gift cars, back-up your progress file after receiving each and every car, before you play again.
It's up to you (and each of us) to do this.
thanks, am hoping that I actually receive all the other cars to back up as I always back up my save data to memory stick.
I might be going nuts but didn't one of the week three tests get reset? I remember your sage advice about posting another time 'just in case' something went awry at a later date. I'm probably wrong and it was a different week. :D
Sorry to hear of your problem _COOL and hope, like you; that you get your remaining cars without issue. :)
Pedantic, I remember something similar, including MastrGT's advice.
In fact I seem to remember a few weeks had problems and needed new times (I'm sure the Le Mans @ night in the R35 GTR Black was one as well as I had a blinding time in that one).
I must admit, I actually took a couple of hours and redid EVERY event a couple of days before the Academy closed just to be safe.
Also wish to add my sympathies to MR_COOL and hope you have no further probs in the future.
I'm lucky so far (touch wood, cross fingers, etc.) but I am also following MastrGT's advice of backing up after each new car.
As I recall, it was week 5 or 6 and week 8 that were reset.
Here's hoping that PD devises some way of double-checking to make sure all players have all of the gift cars that they should.
If you don't receive another car, please let us know.
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Here's hoping that PD devises some way of double-checking to make sure all players have all of the gift cars that they should.
Personally I'd have preferred it if they'd devised a new way of distributing them. Is it that hard to send a redeem code so that the cars can be downloaded from the Store - like the FR-S for example? Okay, everyone gets that one but not a lot of code is required for a simple checksum to see who's entitled to download whatever and who isn't. It's really unfair that some folk are losing, or not receiving, a car that they've earned with no mechanism in place to remedy that sad fact.
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When Ben Ashworth posted a topless picture on social networking site, Facebook, he did so to show that despite having a stoma, he was proud to show it off.
But what he hadn't though about was the response in support people gave him after the photograph reached 11,000 people.
Ben said: "I had seen some other people has posted pictures and I had thought it was a bit of a fad but when I thought about it I wanted to post a photograph too for my own reasons and to show that it isn't something to be ashamed of.
The 35-year-old from Broadgate in Preston, who has terminal bowel cancer, had seen other "stoma selfies" and decided to show his support.
He continued: "Everyone has just been fantastic saying how brave they think I am but, to be honest, most people have been commenting on my scars rather than the stoma."
The dad-of-three, who is married to Louise, is currently undergoing a gruelling six marathons in six months challenge and will tackle his fifth in the Isle of Man next weekend.
He said: "Having cancer didn't phase me as much as my stoma did as I thought it would stop me doing things and living my life.
"But as Louise says having a stoma actually saved my life and to my family a stoma isn't anything special and it's their fantastic attitude that has really helped me.
"Running has given me the confidence to talk about it and now I want to show people that having stoma can't stop you from living life.
"Without it I'd be dead - I couldn't run six marathons in six months.
"It has not stopped me from running and living life and being active, I'll just keep on putting one foot in front of the other and keep going."


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I've been told more than a few times that I'm living in the past when it comes to Hip-Hop. Perhaps I am, but it's hard not to think about going to the store and picking up an album like "It Takes A Nations Of Millions…" then bringing it home and being totally blowin away on so many levels. I haven't had that feeling in ages, at least not really. Four or Five years ago, I would have been one of those old grumpy heads that would have told you that Hip Hop sucks now and will never be the same, but I've learned to adapt and adjust in my older age. I've accecpted that things will never be the same. I still kind of hold out that one day, Hip Hop will drop out of the mainstream focus and return to people who truly love instead of copying the hottest new trend.
Anyway, I don't want to turn this into a "woes me, the old days were so much better" post, I probably bitch enough as it is. The reason for bringing this up, Brian posted up his all-time favorite songs during our year end series and asked me to do so as well.
I made up this list last summer when I had way too much time on my hands. I actually did it to make an MP3 disk, which is my ghetto I-pod, so I could have my favorite songs by me at all-times. These are, of course, MY PERSONAL favorites. I'm not saying these are the best of all-time, these are just the songs that I like. For the most part though, they are pretty straight up. I grew up on Golden Age hip hop, so much of the stuff comes from that era. I realize every self described "blogger critic" has one of these list, and like opinions, everyone has one….but fuck it, it's my blog, I'll post whatever I feel…haha….I would post links, but honestly, you should already have these, but if anyone needs something, let me know
1. Audio Two- Top Billin'
This might not be viewed as the greatest hip hop song ever by most people, but for me, being a big Audio Two fan, this embelishes all the aspects I love about Hip Hop. GIZ IS CHILLIN', MILK IS CHILLIN' WHAT MORE CAN I SAY?!?! TOP BILLIN'!!
2. Big Daddy Kane- Raw
I actually heard this first on the "Colors" OST. The lyrics, the beat, I still say Kane was overall the best PACKAGE (rhymes, beats, lyrics, flow ect) in all of hip hop during his prime.
3. Jeru The Damaja- Come Clean
The first of many Primo beats. The "Chinese Water Torcher" beat, it was just ill. I had it on cassette single before the album dropped. It was amazing to me. Then the lyrics hit home since i was kind of sick of the gangsta shit dropping all over the place about this time.
4. Royce Da 5'9- Boom
Those strings, what else do you want. It helps also that Royce kills this track
5. Mobb Deep- Shook Ones Pt.2
The darkness that this song portrays is just eerie. I remember sitting in my Jimmy with my two 12′s in the back, just pumping this non stop
6. Ras Kass- Soul On Ice (Remix)
I first heard this on a mix tape I bought in Salt Lake City. I wasn't a huge fan of original, but the Diamond beat is dope as fuck. Then Ras' first verse is probably my all-time favorite verse.
7. Ultramagnetic MC's- Poppa Large (East Coast Remix)
Some beatminers shit. This video is what got me hooked on this song. I would play it over and over in the morning before heading off to school
8. Black Sheep- The Choice Is Yours (Revised)
One of the classic party jams "pick it up, PICK IT UP, PICK IT UP!" This was actually the second single after "Flava of The Month", it wasn't until "The Choice Is Yours" was I interested in the Black Sheep
9. Eazy- E- Boyz N The Hood
This and Ice T's 6′ In The Morning were really my first introduction to West Coast hip hop in it's traditional sense. We played the shit out of this every morning on our way to school
10. A Tribe Called Quest- Check The Rhime
I wasn't a big fan of Tribe's first few tracks when they dropped. Then YO! debuted their new single "Check The Rhime" and I was hooked. Shit rattles n the trunk too!
11. Boogie Down Productions- My Philosophy
If I remember right, this video was on the debut episode of "Yo! MTV Raps" which I had recorded and bought every artist that appeared. I also played this video non stop every morning before school. I had the words DOWN!
12. Doug E. Fresh & MC Ricky D- The Show
This actually came before I got into Hip Hop. My first introduction to it was on "New Jack City". I would rewind the part of the movie that this was on. It took me a little while to track it down, but when I did, I played the shit out of it.
13. Eric B & Rakim- Follow The Leader
First Eric B & Rakim song I ever heard. Again, the video hooked me. It was also on that debut show, and another song I had down word for word
14. Slick Rick- Children's Story
Another original Yo! video. Slick Rick was my idol back then….CRUMBS!
15. Public Enemy- Rebal Without A Pause
Ahhh, the noise, the nooooise! "I'll throw it down your throat like barkley". This song makes you want to get up and punch something
16. Eric B & Rakim- Microphone Fiend
Another great song, you can tell though, I was introduced to "Follow The Leader" before "Paid In Full".
17. Das EFX- They Want EFX
A second golden age banger, this took everyone by storm when it came out, and the beat is pretty dope as well.
18. Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth- T.R.O.Y.
I'm sure if there was a poll, this would probably in most peoples top 3, and if I was doing this without my personal imput involved, I'd put there as well. I love it, but it's just a further bit back for me
19. Boogie Down Productions- The Bridge Is Over
Those piano keys drive me nuts. The ultimate dis song. I can't remember when I first heard it, but I was lucky enough to have an original B-Boy recordings CD (with the "Bride is Over" song title on it in error), and unlucky enough to have lost it
20. Run DMC- Run's House
Another track that embodies everything good in hip hop. Run DMC should really have more songs, but honestly, I got burned out on them my first 5 years listening to hip hop. I have heard them all soooooo many times
21. Public Enemy- Bring The Noise
The first song on "Takes A Nation..", I couldn't even get past this song when I first got tape. It blew me away
22. Masta Ace INC- Jeep Ass Nigguh
I started getting a buzz on Ace after his verse on the Symphony 2. Then the Source had this on their "Sure Shot Singles" before I heard it, but just lyrics got me amped. Then when it dropped, CLASSIC!
23. N.W.A.- Straight Outta Compton
The drums, NWA storming through a set…
24. 3rd Bass- Steppin' To The A.M.
Another Yo! favorite. This came out quite a bit before the album dropped. I remember in the video, they didn't even have an album title listed for it yet. The original video I had, the last verse got cut off of it, so for the longest time, I only knew the first couple verses for it.
25. Cypress Hill- How I Can Just Kill A Man
Some production I loved. The first time you heard B Real though, it was kind of a shocker, but you got over that quickly
26. EPMD- You Gots To Chill
Another original Yo! video. I liked the slow Zapp sample on it.
27. L.L. Cool J- I'm Bad
I'll never forget the words to this song till the day I die. I constantly played this, over and over and over…
28. Wu-Tang Clan- Method Man
I bought the cassette single based on the vibe they were recieving in "The Source", before a video or anything. "Protect Your Neck" was supposed to be the Jam, but the b-side on that would become a favorite of mine. Meth was just ill
29. Pharcyde- Runnin'
The piano keys, and the heart felt lyrics grabbed my attention
30. Craig Mack- Flava In Your Ear
I'm a fan of funk production. This video dropped before the album and I was caught
31. Gangstarr- Dwyck
This was a b-side to "Take It Personal" originally if I remember right, which I bought, just because of then unknown b-side, and the rest is history
32. Nas- NY State Of Mind
An excellent lead off track to a classic album. The first time I heard it was the day I bought the LP. I can still remember having goose bumps the size of quarters on my arms when it started
33. Black Moon- Who Got Da Props
Another cassette single I bought before the album dropped. Hip Hop in all it's glory
34. Stetsasonic- Talkin' All That Jazz
If I remember right, this also was on that original Yo episode. I had the words down to this in a couple of weeks. Picked up the tape, but this song was always on rewind
35. Run DMC- Walk This Way
Gotta have the song that got me into hip hop
36. Redman- Time 4 Sum Aksion
Redman has so many good songs on his first two albums, but the fact this was a single and an excellent opening verse, it is the one that I always went to
37. 3rd Bass- Gas Face
This was an event in hip hop, with everyone giving each other the "gas face". The video helped this song with it's humor
38. Busta Rhymes- Woo Haa
Yeah, it might have gotten irritating, but I played the shit out of this song. I had the single (the one with the remix w/ ODB) before the album dropped. I can still remember getting faded at a party and all I would say all night was "WOOOOO HAAAAA!"
39. Craig Mack- Flava In Your Ear (Remix)
There are so many classic verses in this song, it's just sick
40. Beastie Boys- Paul Revere
The reversed bass line, the story, this was for those of us that didn't like "Fight For Your Right"
41. Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek- Move Somethin'
The horns, the drums, ahhhhhh, this song made me go crazy
42. L.L. Cool J- Mama Said Knock You Out
Being the HUGE LL fan I was, this was my catch phrase for the next year
43. Nas- Nas Is Like
The best song on a dismal album. Primo in his prime
44. Black Moon- How Many MC's?
Another MTV banger. Black Moon just embodied hip hop on that first album
45. Geto Boys- Mind Playing Tricks On Me
The imagery this track displays is amazing. I had the tape before the video dropped, but it was favorite before then.
46. House Of Pain- Jump Around
This was another track I heard about in "The Source". I was (blushing) a fan of Everlasts first album, but then he dropped of the face of the earth. All of sudden he reappeared in a totally new image. I got the maxi single with b/w "House Of Pain Anthem" and played it constantly until the album dropped
47. A Tribe Called Quest- Scenerio
One of the all-time great posse cuts. This was like the third single or so, but I had the album for a good amount of time before the released it as a single
48. Crooklyn Dodgers- Crooklyn
Being the Ace fan I was, I had to snatch it up. I didn't want the OST, so I picked it up on cassette single
49. D.O.C.- Funky Enough
This dropped before the album as well, I remember loving it on "YO!"
50. De La Soul- Stakes Is High
Such a great song that still remains relevant today, if not more so. I played this album over and over the day I bought it.
51. Boogie Down Productions- Love's Gonna Getcha
The simple, yet effective beat, coupled with the storyline, made pump this in my little Jetta back in the day often
52. Common- I Used To Love H.E.R.
I remember seeing this video for the first being amazed
53. Souls Of Mischief- 93′ Til Infinity
I was a big Hiero fan at the time and the four of them together just made a great song along with a laxed beat
54. Boogie Down Productions- Criminal Minded
Again, I heard this after it's run through hip hop history, but it just get's you rhyming along with it
55. A Tribe Called Quest- Electric Relexation
I thought hip hop love songs were for suckas when this was dropped, but I realized the error of my ways
56. Eazy E- Dopeman
I actually bought "NWA & The Posse" (the Macola original release) a good year before "Straight Outta Compton" dropped and this track was on that. For us suburban white kids, this was the next best thing after "We Want Some Pussy"
57. KRS-One- MC's Act Like They Don't Know
PRIMO!!! Yes, I'm a fan of KRS, and tracks like this is the reason why
58. Casual- That's How It Is
Maybe it was the Audio Two sample, but I've always loved this track. I bought anything Hiero at the time, and I think I bought this blindly before the video dropped
59. Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek- The Blast
the first time I heard Kweli was on the lyrcists lounge CD. I wasn't a big fan of the Black Star LP, so this was suprising when I heard it
60. Nine – Whatcha Want
The strings, the beat, Nine's gruffed voice. This shit was crazy. I remember rewinding this video over and over the first time I heard it
61. Del Tha Funkee Homosapian- Catch A Bad One
I loooooved Del's first LP. So when the video dropped for this, with it's stand up bass line, I was hooked
62. Redman- Blow Your Mind
My introduction to Redman, and
it got me hooked
63. Beastie Boys- So Whatcha Want
Pass the Mic dropped before this, so I had the album before they released it as a single. It was my favorite then and still is
64. Biz Markie- Vapors
I think this too was also on the debut Yo epsidoe and was my first introduction to the Biz. I got this tape for Christmas one year
65. Public Enemy- Terrordome
With PE in turmoil, Chuck dropped this in between albums and holy shit! I picked it up just from hearing about it on cassette single. An amazing track
66. Beastie Boys- Pass The Mic
This was the return of the Beastie Boys after Paul's Boutiqe. I always thought I was real dope, kind of an old school flavor. Had this on the cassette single as well. In typical Beastie 12 inch fashion it had other goodies on it as well
67. Boogie Down Productions- Duck Down
BDP had gotten some crap for the "Blueprint" album. Kris was a little pissed off by the time he released this one. Some good ole' boom bap. Had this on Cassette single and it also "Like A Throttle"
68. Redman- Rockafella
the lead single from "Dare…", great in typical Redman fashion
69. KRS-One- Outta Here
Krs on the solo tip, his lead single would keep the legacy alive
70. Notorious B.I.G.- Kick In The Door
Never was a single, but if it was released now it would be street single. Primo comin' atcha
71. King Tee- Bass (Remix)
My introduction to King Tipsy, classic video
72. Notorious B.I.G.- Unbeliveable
Primo and Biggie. Primo always brought out the best in Biggie, Nas, & Jay.
73. Mos Def- Ms. Fat Booty
Mos at his best, Rawkus was running shit. The Source was propping this before it came out
74. Cunninlynguists ft Masta Ace- Seasons
I've never been the biggest RJD2 fan, but the beat, the message, everything about this song is great
75. Public Enemy- Can't Truss It
More noise, PE at it's best. Another one I picked up before video, just because it was PE's new single
76. EPMD- So Watcha Sayin'
The scratching on this is craaaaazy. The video adds to the song
77. Beastie Boys- Hey Ladies
The first single for the Beasties after "Liscensed To Ill", I thought it was dope then, even if no one did
78. Eazy E- 8 Ball
Early Eazy/NWA well always hold a special place in my heart. I believe this was also on the original NWA & The Posse LP
79. Tha Alkaholiks- Daaaam!
Being the large Liks fan that I am, I played the shit out of this song
80. Run DMC- Sucker MC's
"Two years ago, a friend of mine….", I picked up "King of Rock" & "Run DMC" not long after I got "Raising Hell"
81. Sir Mix-a-lot- Posse On Broadway
I actually first heard this while visiting my cousins in Portland before it hit Yo!, it got a lot of play in my home town as well
82. Masta Ace INC- INC Ride
I'm a huge Ace fan. This is a great song to blast in the summer.
83. Dr. Dre- Nothin' But A G Thang
His album actually kind of snuck up on me and a lot of others when it dropped. But this was the first single, that appeared pretty soon before I think
84. De La Soul- I Am I Be
Just the somberness of this song has always struck a chord in me. Some great lines in it
85. Pharcyde- Otha Fish
This is on here for personal reasons. I played the shit out of it after being dumped by my first love
86. Nas- The Message
I know others like some of his other songs more, but the beat and the lyrics has always made this a personal favorite of mine
87. EPMD- Headbanger
How can you not like this? Redman had a classic verse on this
88. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince- Summertime
Summer after I graduated high school, ahhhh, what a time
89. Binary Star- Honest Expression
This is the best song there is on "Hip Hop" I think, it's so revelant it's not even funny
90. Slick Rick- I Shouldn't Have Done It
I can't even remember when I first heard this, but I had the cassette single
91. Pharcyde- Passin' Me By
the Jimi sample, fatlips verse, tre's verse….wow
92. Method Man & Redman- How High
On "The Show" soundtrack, these two were made to rhyme together, too bad the LP sucked
93. Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock- It Takes Two
You can tell how old a person is by where they rank this. It's still an all-time party great
94. Special Ed- Neva Go Back
I remember I used to kick this song while working on an assembly line back in the day
95. Three Times Dope- Greatest Man Alive
I actually heard this first from some kids I played basketball with, dubbed the tape, then bought it myself
96. Digital Underground- Humpty Dance
The bassline…plain and simple enough
97. Pharoahe Monch- Simon Says
"Get The Fuck Up!" This and Mos' joint dropped very close to each other, that was a special month
98. Eric B& Rakim- Know The Ledge (Juice)
Big fan of this from the movie Juice, the beat was crazy and finally seemed to fit Ra's lyrics
99. King Tee- Act A Fool
The ultimate track to play before you get ready to go out
100.DJ Quik- Tonite
Played this alot in high school just because, well, it sounded like high school
there you have it. Every once in awhile, I think of other songs, but I haven't really touched it much since then.
Since it's not sweeps month, we are going to run some re-runs for our loyal readers. It's stuff you might have missed the first time around. Yeah, kind of lazy and un-original. I'm still toying with the direction of the blog in the future, some other writing projects, and some other stuff. So while I work out the future of this blog, we'll grant people they're re-up requests.
Ras Kas – Soul On Ice Demo
edit- For my good danish friend, tba…happy now?!?! hahaha
First ran on August 4th, 2006
I actually got a little heat for not liking the beats on this, but I still stand by it. I'm not a huge fan of the original retail version of "Soul On Ice", and I consider myself a Rassy fan for sure. There is also some confusion on whether or n
ot this is an actual demo. After looking around and thinking about, I'm not so sure it is, but it's still a nice addition to any collection if you are into "unreleased" joints on the such
Ras Kass- Soul On Ice (Demo Version 1995)
(Warning: sound quality is lacking)
Track Listing:
1. Everything I Love
2. Core Audience
3. High IQ
4. Won't Catch me Running
5. Capital R-A-S
6. Blood Is Thicker Than Water
7. Interlude
8. Take A Deep Breath
9. Remain Anonymous
10. Take A Deep Breath (remix)
11. Walk The Walk
When you talk about the offical release of "Soul On Ice", the lack of quality of production is usually brought up somewhere in the conversation. Likewise, the quality of lyrics and the scathing social commentary is almost always brought up as well. When taking a listen to this demo version of "Soul On Ice", in it's orginal carnation, one must wonder what could have been.
The demo version (if that what it truly is) features a less polished MC in Ras, but a unpolished Ras is still better than 90% of the MC's out there. It also features beats that are better than what is heard on the final version. Information on who exactly are the producers is sketchy at less, but it seems to be the same two producers who are featured on the majority of the production on the final version, fellow Western Hemisphere memebers, Bird and Voodoo. This version is dark in nature much like it's final version, but the beats are more layred but with a fuller, harder sound.
Lyrically, Rassy still can bring it on the mic, which he does on this version. Yet, he just doesn't seem as sharp as what was heard on the later product. "Remain Anonymous" and "Won't Catch Me Runnin'" eventually did leak their way out in the public, so if you have heard those, it's a glimpse of what to expect on this.
As far as I can tell, most of these songs were scrapped for a variety of reasons. Sample clearance issues, label drama (damn, even back then) and inner beefs with his Western Hemisphere crew lead to most of these cuts getting scrapped. While it's not the potential "breakout" album Ras has been missing, it's still fun to hear some of the stuff that didn't make the final cut and some of that is unfortunate.
Barsha – Barsha's Explicit Lyrics http://sharebee.com/bfd11d2d
first ran on August 29, 2006 as part of our First Priority Music Family tribute series, which I'm a big fan of. I was in a hurry when I originally wrote this up, so I probably should redo it, but suprise!, I'm in another hurry
Barsha's Explicit Lyrics (First Priority Music, Virgin 1990)
Our next and final First Priority Music member is Barsha, who dropped his album, Barsha's Explicit Lyrics, in 1990. Get past the fact that the cover is possibly the worse album cover ever to grace a hip hop album and you have another FPM gem.
The album, as most of the other FPM albums, was produced by King Of Chill and Audio Two. As far as mucis goes, it is very similar to the King of Swing sound. Hard drums and classic breaks dot the album for begining to end and takes the listener back to a time were simpler was just better.
Barsha himself sounds a lot like Kool G Rap as far as his vocal tone and delivery. He may not have the Kool Geniuses lyrical prowness, but he can handle his own on the mic, something that was kind of suprising to me the first time I listened to him, judging by his album cover.
MC ADE – How Much Can You Take http://sharebee.com/95cbe57f
Next up, an email request for a personal favorite of mine. This was originally the lead off post for our Miami Bass series and appeared back on September 5th, of 2006. I have to thank Tommy B over at Miscreant Production for this one. This is an example of why I do love the internet so much. At one time, I never thought I'd heard this again, Tommy hooked me up with it on Cocaine Blunts over a year ago. I still wish I had my original copy of it. The original post on my thoughts on Bass music can be found here: http://wakeyourdaughterup.blogspot.com/2006/09/things-that-go-boom-miami-bass-part.html
MC A.D.E. – How Much Can You Take (4-Sight Records, 1989)
01 Go A.D.E 02 How Much Can You Take 03 To The Fan's 04 Sex, Crime, Drugs 05 Hit Harder 06 Da 'Train 07 A.D.E. Got It Going On 08 Lyric Licking 09 Money Hounding Ho's 10 Physician 11 It's Crazy 12 Control
This album is my favorite of the genre. Hard hitting bass, possibly the hardest I've ever ran across (I never listened to those car audio joints, so those might have more) that would just roll so hard, but would be so clear. Maybe it was the way I had my system set up or something, but this was the CD I'd use to test out any car stereo. "Hit Harder" was my shit, but "Control", "How Much Can You Take", and "Da' Train" all had crazy crazy bass. Some of ther other tracks were traditional hip hop tracks, but still had that kick behind them.
I remember my best friends cousin was visting from Vegas and he played this for us. I fell in love with it. It was something that we couldn't find in my little ho-dunk town at the time, so I think I ended up trading him a 12 pack of beer (as seniors in high school, getting beer was a bit of a chore) for the CD itself. Somehow over the years I lost it, but it was pretty beat up anyway. I finally got the hook up from my man Tommy B over at Miscreant Productions. This is an ebay and amazon treasure with people paying around hundred bucks and more for the CD and wax versions.
Finally, a different link for WYDU Classics Vol 12….And only because our Site designer asked for it. I don't like throwing up a bunch of different links for people, because it's a pain in the ass. It's hard, because these are over the 100mb limit that a lot of the sites I like using have. So we'll try this one in sendspace. I should have the new ones for Jan and Feb of this year up in the next couple days.
WYDU Classics Vol 12, Dec '07 http://www.sendspace.com/file/7iswcs
1. Yoke The Joker – Naughty By Nature
2. Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz And Benz -
Lost Boyz
3. Pyscho – Lords Of The Underground
4. How To Flow (Abstract Remix) – Nice & Smooth
5. Cell Therapy – Goodie Mob
6. Sugarhill – AZ
7. A to the K – Cypress Hill
8. The Funkiest – Funkdoobiest
9. You Don't Hear Me Tho' – Rodney O & Joe Cooley
10. Hustlers – Above The Law
11. Jiggable Pie – AMG
12. At Your Own Risk (Marley Marl Remix) – King Tee
13. I-ight (Video Version) – Doug E Fresh
14. Record Jock – Dana Dane
15. Peachfuzz – KMD
16. Yes – Blacksheep
17. Fades Them All – Jamal
18. Can I Bus – Common & Y-Not
19. Motivate – MC ADE


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As Censor cuts down 'Spectre', tweeple laugh at 'Sanskari James Bond'
The Indian censor board has reportedly cut the long kissing scenes between Daniel Craig and Monica Bellucci in the upcoming James Bond movie, 'Spectre', stating that they are 'too long and too much' for Indian audience.
The film was given a U/A certificate after two audio and two video cuts. But the two visual cuts are Bond's passionate kisses. The length of the kisses between Craig and Bellucci have also reportedly been truncated for Indian viewers by 50 per cent. The board has also decided that Bond cannot use the "F" word.
Twitter reacted to decision of the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) with outrage resulting in the hilarious hashtag #SanskariJamesBond, which started trending on the micro blogging site.
Here are some of the funniest tweets:
#SanskariJamesBond had to fill nineteen forms and bribe six Babus before he could get his licence to kill.
— Deepak Mohoni (@deepakmohoni) November 18, 2015
#SanskariJamesBond never goes for inter-caste Bond-girl.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) November 18, 2015
#SanskariJamesBond Refrains from meat on Tuesdays and Doesn't shave on Saturday
— SocoMumbai (@SocoMumbai) November 18, 2015
#SanskariJamesBond goes walking to Sidhi Vinakak temple to celebrate success of every mission.
— Still 14 (@Etardoh) November 18, 2015
Diamonds Are For Zevar Octopuja Casino Loyal License to Mil Shy Another Day You Only Live Many Times Quantum of Shraddha #sanskarijamesbond
— Akshar (@AksharPathak) November 18, 2015
Censor Board is clear. Make in India? Good good. Make out in India? NEVER.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) November 18, 2015
#SanskariJamesBond scolds the vamp for wearing short dress and gives her a dupatta to hide her cleavage, before beating up the villain
— The Bad Doctor (@doctoratlarge) November 18, 2015
"Why cut kissing scenes in Spectre?" Nihalani : "Pahle laaj" #SanskariJamesBond
— Roflindian 2.0 (@Roflindian) November 18, 2015
#SanskariJamesBond doesn't tell his name alone. He tells his father's name too. "Name is Bond. James Bond s/o Shri Radheyshyam Bond."
— Aladdin (@Alllahdin) November 18, 2015
#SanskariJamesBond ties a nimbu-mirchi to his Aston Martin.
— Pseudo-Bajirao (@bizzarebhide) November 18, 2015
#SanskariJamesBond first visits the parents, shows he has a Govt job & has a good in-hand salary to ask the hand of his Bond-girl
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) November 18, 2015
Censor Board rejected kissing scenes in Spectre, because the actors didn't brush their teeth with Patanjali Toothpaste
— Sunil (@akshaykanitkar) November 18, 2015
Villain abducts #SanskariJamesBond 's budhi ma to torture him.
— Shaana Warne (@ShawshankOne) November 18, 2015


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Alex Solis, a successful fixture on the Southern California circuit for 25 years, will begin riding full time in Kentucky, agent Brian Beach said.
Solis, a 46-year-old native of Panama City, first raced in the United States in Florida in 1982 and moved to Southern California in 1985. Through April 16, he had recorded 4,772 wins in North America from 31,551 mounts. Solis was named to ride in the ninth race at Keeneland on April 18.
"He'll ride out the Keeneland meet and the entire meet at Churchill Downs, which ends July 4," Beach said. "Then we'll see where we go from there, maybe Saratoga. It depends on how many Kentucky-based trainers run there. After that, we plan to stay in Kentucky through the Breeders' Cup.
"It was kind of a last-minute decision," Beach added. "Alex had been looking in the back of his mind to ride in Kentucky before he retired. We didn't want to miss an opportunity to ride there now with the hope of landing mounts for the Breeders' Cup there this fall. (Trainer) Ken McPeek is putting us on a few of his good horses, so we're looking forward to that."
Solis has 20 riding titles to his credit, 16 in Southern California. He won Santa Anita's George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 1997 and the Bill Shoemaker Award as outstanding rider on Breeders' Cup Day in 2003, when he won two races, including the Classic (gr. I) aboard Pleasantly Perfect. Solis won the Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) on champion Kona Gold in 2000, and has been nominated to racing's Hall of Fame several times, but has yet to be elected.
"I'm leaving today," Solis said April 17 after finishing second aboard General Consensus in the Santa Barbara Handicap (gr. IIT). "I've been riding here for 25 years, but I've never ridden (regularly) back East. I'm very happy with all the support people have given me in California—the owners, trainers, you guys (media), everybody. I had a great career here but I'd like to try something different and I have a good opportunity back there, and I'm going to try it.
"I'm looking forward to it. I'm very happy with my life and enjoy riding more than ever. I want to ride a little bit more and continue to enjoy what I love doing. I feel like I'm riding good, and having fun at what I'm doing. That's the main thing, so I'm going to keep doing it."
Alex Solis, a successful fixture on the Southern California circuit for 25 years, will begin riding full time in Kentucky, agent Brian Beach said.


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CAIRO, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Despite a widespread crackdown on government dissent, Egypt's top prosecutor maintained Wednesday the country does not hold any political prisoners.
Egyptian public prosecutor Hisham Barakat said all those presently in Egyptian jails have been charged with a crime or have been sentenced after a proper trial, Ahram Online said.
That may be the case, but in Egypt various forms of public dissent are banned.
Barakat's remarks came during a meeting with a special U.N. envoy in Cairo.
Furthermore, international groups have condemned the Egyptian government for arresting dissidents from across the political spectrum, from Islamist supporters of deposed former President Mohamed Morsi to secular academics critical of the military regime that replaced Morsi.
"As the scope of repression across the country continues to expand unabated, the hopes of freedom and justice are becoming more elusive," Amnesty International said in a February report concerning the "staggering" arrests made Jan. 25, the third anniversary of the 2011 uprising that ousted dictator Hosni Mubarak.
The government's handling of protesters has led many international observers to fear the country is slipping back into the kind of autocratic regime Mubarak oversaw.


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Christine de Beer Floral Lifestyle Design
I glued tiny water filled drinking straws at a slight angle into the nutshell to give the plant material a water source. But both the Kalanchoe 'Calandiva Pink' flowers and the Ceropegia woodii leaves will remain turgid out of water for at least a few days. The variegated grass will dry and curl slightly but will keep it's shape tucked under the rosary vine.
Tuck the thinnest part of a corsage magnet into a nutshell.
Glue the Kalanchoe 'Calandiva Pink' blossoms to cover the magnet.
Finish the design with a sparkly bead, two heart shaped Ceropegia woodii leaves and a variegated ribbon grass folded like an awareness ribbon
Fit the larger magnet at the back of the nutshell.
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Export Performance and the Role of Foreign Direct Investment
This paper explores the relationship between the location of production and the trade performance of eleven OECD countries since 1971. The paper augments a standard export demand model, which includes relative prices, market size, and measures of relative innovation, with indicators of both inward and outward investment levels. Common long-run parameters are accepted for market size, relative prices, and relative patenting, but not for the direct investment effects. The sign and magnitude of the direct investment effects vary by country. Outward investment has a generally negative impact on trade shares, while inward investment has a generally positive one. Copyright 1998 by Blackwell Publishers Ltd and The Victoria University of Manchester
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TUTICORIN, India, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Authorities in India's Tamil Nadu state arrested the 35 crew members of a U.S. ship that was illegally carrying guns and diesel fuel.
Thirty-three of the crew were taken into custody, while two were left aboard the ship to carry out maintenance work, The Times of India reported.
The MV Seaman Guard Ohio has been docked in Chidambaranar since Oct. 12 when it illegally entered Indian waters off the Tuticorin coast.
Indian authorities found and confiscated as many as 31 assault rifles and more than 5,000 rounds of ammunition aboard the ship. The ship also illegally purchased 396 gallons of diesel fuel.
A complaint against the ship from the assistant commandant of Indian Coast Guard included several offenses, including violations of the Arms Act, 1959, Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel, 1990, the Hindustan Times reported.
The ship also had no log of the arms, the complaint said.
Indian Deputy National Security Adviser Nehchal Sandhu said he did not believe that the ship was involved in gunrunning.
AdvanFort, the company that owns the vessel, issued a statement on Monday, thanking the Tamil Nadu police for "allowing our vessel, Seaman Guard Ohio, to enter the port both to take on fuel and to escape the effects of Typhoon Phailin."
"I want to personally thank the Indian government for offering a safe harbor during this typhoon to the crew of our good vessel Ohio, said William H. Watson, president of AdvanFort. "We look forward to returning this vessel to its duties as quickly as formalities and resupply operations are concluded."


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Sempra Energy said Tuesday it has agreed to pay $410 million to settle claims that it gouged California on electricity contracts that were signed as the state struggled through an energy crisis a decade ago.
The San Diego-based owner of San Diego Gas & Electric Co. and the Southern California Gas Co. reached an agreement in principle with state and federal regulators for a cash settlement without acknowledging any wrongdoing, company spokesman Doug Kline said.
The California Public Utilities Commission approved the proposed settlement last week but it still will need approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which is expected later this year, Kline said.
"The settlements will put hundreds of millions of dollars back into the pockets of California energy consumers who suffered blackouts and great economic harm during the energy crisis," state Attorney General Jerry Brown said in a written statement.
"After nearly a decade of litigation with California parties over issues related to the state's energy crisis, we are pleased to put these matters behind us," Sempra Chairman and CEO Donald E. Felsinger said in his own statement. "We believe this is a fair and reasonable outcome for both out shareholders and the state of California."
Sempra was among several energy companies sued over alleged wrongdoing during the crisis, when wholesale energy prices soared and the state suffered rolling blackouts. The suits claimed that the companies used Enron-style tactics to exploit California's deregulated power system, create phony energy shortages, avoid market rules and generate profits, costing utility ratepayers as much as $9 billion.
The state has now negotiated more than $3.2 billion in settlements with energy companies to settle 39 claims of overcharging, state authorities said in a statement.
Four years ago, Sempra agreed to pay $377 million to settle claims that it manipulated natural gas supplies during the crisis to drive up prices.
The new settlement involves Sempra energy and commodities trading units. It calls for Sempra to provide reimbursement of $270 million to California utility customers, who still are being charged 30 to 40 cents a month on their gas and electric bills to pay off debt from energy crisis deals, said Jim Finefrock, a Brown spokesman.
Customers of San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric Co. will see their bills reduced next year by an amount to be set by the Public Utilities Commission, Finefrock said.
Sempra also will pay more than $100 million to settle separate claims by the Public Utilities Commission and the state Department of Water and Power, he said.
Most of the settlement money already is in reserve but it is expected to reduce first-quarter earnings by $96 million after taxes, or about 38 cents per share, Kline said.
The company's quarterly earnings, which will be released May 4, already are expected to suffer from poor performance and disruption in its commodities unit, RBS Sempra Commodities. Sempra is selling the unit, which is a joint venture with the Royal Bank of Scotland. It deals in the international oil, metals, natural gas and power markets.
Sempra shares rose 16 cents to $49.18 in Wednesday afternoon trading.