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Mar 07 12 11:00 am Link
Photoshop will be awesome on this.
Mar 07 12 11:03 am Link
Posts: 8645
Plainview, New York, US
Quang Dang wrote:
Can't watch it, I'm mobile on my iPad 2, lol....
Mar 07 12 11:05 am Link
ACPhotography wrote:
Mar 07 12 11:07 am Link
Posts: 2269
Miami, Florida, US
The iPad 3 definitely is huge for photographers. I want one.
Mar 07 12 11:09 am Link
I predict the iPad HD will outsell the iPad 1 and 2 combined. This will be a game changer.
Dark Shadows wrote:
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Plainview, New York, US
Quang Dang wrote:
I'll see the new features when I'm back at a computer, I wasn't planning to upgrade my 1 to a 2 till my daughter got a hold of it and broke the screen.
Whoever owning iPad 1 or 2, Samsung, Blackberry Playbook (which sucks btw), Sony or any others clones should think to sell them and buy this one
Just a thought!
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Miami, Florida, US
Tony Lawrence wrote:
I agree. The floodgates are about to open.
Mar 07 12 11:13 am Link
I have not seen anything about the IPAD 3 but damn are you guys hyping it up. I can't even imagine what it could have to make you guys so excited.
Mar 07 12 11:15 am Link
holy shit! the new iPad deliver 10hour battery life power
Starting at $499 (16gb) same price as iPad 2 WOW!!
Available at March 16th in store... I FREAKIN' WANT right now Pre-order LOL!
Mar 07 12 11:16 am Link
Imagine if Canon sold the 5d MK III at the same price as the MK II. Apple is genius.
Mar 07 12 11:17 am Link
Why is this in photography talk though?
Mar 07 12 11:18 am Link
Quang Dang wrote:
They've almost always done this, the price is either a match to the predecessor or a lil cheaper for the equivalent capacity, which usually means the remaining stock of the predecessor being knocked off by 50 to 100$ (but most apple lovers will hold out for the newest, guess the same is true of new cameras but the old ones don't drastically drop in price).
Mar 07 12 11:19 am Link
Chris McDuffie wrote:
Mar 07 12 11:20 am Link
I just called Apple. They said once the event ends they will know when the stores will get them. Some sites are saying March 16th. Get your $500.00 or more ready guys!
Mar 07 12 11:21 am Link
Chris McDuffie wrote:
Mar 07 12 11:23 am Link
Dark Shadows wrote:
Mar 07 12 11:24 am Link
Posts: 4903
New York, New York, US
Dark Shadows wrote:
I just saw this post and watching the live feed. Why is this game changer for photographers?
Mar 07 12 11:26 am Link
BlueMoonPics wrote:
Portfolio on large Retina Display... nuff said.
Mar 07 12 11:30 am Link
here is an ongoing writeup of the IPAD 3
http://gizmodo.com/5891158/new-ipad-hd- … generation
Its seems nice and the most powerful pad to date but it is clear who here has drunk enough of the apple koolaid.
Mar 07 12 11:31 am Link
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Lake City, Florida, US
I have a 1, and my wife has a 2. So I am not anti-iPad.
The resolution will now catch up to their competitors. The Android market is now outpacing the iOS market. They have not come up with a game changer, unless you are an apple only person. They have come up with an update. The iPad was a game changer. This is an update to a good product.
I would watch for the next wave of Android tablets to get really good. I switched to an Android phone and would never go have an iPhone now.
Mar 07 12 11:32 am Link
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New York, New York, US
Karl Blessing wrote:
Thanks Karl!
BlueMoonPics wrote:
The new screen. Why buy a Android tablet which will be close to or more then $500.00 when you can have this. I looked at your work. You want this. Trust me we all should and I own Android pads and the first iPad.
Now, if Canon would just come out with a freakin' SDK for iOS5 so we can stop having to use a damn PC or laptop in the mix to remote control or bounce images shot to the iPad.....
Here's hoping. Regardless, I have a iPad2 and will be ordering an iPad3 as soon as the Apple Store gets back up and running.
Mar 07 12 11:38 am Link
BlueMoonPics wrote:
If you're still watching it, it's actually show and explaining to us how the new iPad is so handy for photographers. I believe they will mention the tethered wireless option later on...
Mar 07 12 11:41 am Link
Tony Lawrence wrote:
Bingo....if you bounce your images to the iPad by Wifi or using the camera connection kit, your ability to preview and review on location, or in your studio goes up by a factor of 10x......
sublime LightWorks wrote:
Would be cool to be able to tether to a pad and if you can save to an external card. Now that with the high resolution display would be great.
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Paris, Île-de-France, France
My wife bought me an iPad 2 for my birthday in Jan. I returned it, as I knew this was worth waiting for.
The resolution increase is great for showing portfolio pix.
Quang Dang wrote:
Can't watch it. There is a tethered option. that is cool.
BlueMoonPics wrote:
I have the 1st gen ipad, and it has replaced my laptop on shoots. I hot swap cf cards with a card reader and models/clients love to swipe through photos and really get immersed. Portfolio is a great app for showcasing stills and video all in one place, and it looks gorgeous. I can't imagine how much better they'll look on the updated device.
Apple has just said iPad 2 is staying around. $399 now for the 16GB Wi-Fi model. That's a nice deal too.
According to the feed:
11:02 Demos of new Apple apps continue. Now about iPhoto. Some pretty impressive things that you can do right from the iPad. A guy is working on photos captured by a Nikon D300S. That camera kit stays relevant.
Will have to check out that iPhoto app.....
Mar 07 12 11:46 am Link
For those of you that can't watch it, they are explaining (demo) how is really handy to retouch a photo using new iPad. WoW! Apple is really raising the bar high now!
Mar 07 12 11:50 am Link
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Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Karl Blessing wrote:
It has a camera built in?
Mar 07 12 11:55 am Link
SillyEddy wrote:
Depending what is your needs but honestly you don't need 4G in iPad. What's matter to me are photos, tethered wireless, able to do some simple retouch, show to clients while shooting instead of small camera screen, reading articles, etc. (But I don't buy it to spend my time playing games on it...)
Mar 07 12 12:01 pm Link
the new iPAD
Mar 07 12 12:04 pm Link
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Quang Dang wrote:
I will admit, the high resolution screen and quality of tracking that Apple put in their devices would make it very good for editing.
Mar 07 12 12:05 pm Link
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Newark, Delaware, US
I will get one. I don't know if AT&T or Verizon will grandfather the unlimited 4G data package for me. All our iPhone and Android have unlimited data package deal.
Anyone know?
Mar 07 12 12:21 pm Link
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Karl Blessing wrote:
some dude named Karl answered this
Karl Blessing wrote:
Mar 07 12 12:26 pm Link


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Hoverthings FLIP FPV
Hi chaps,
I am planning on moving from fixed with FPV, to a multi rotor. The idea of lifting off from my small-ish garden, or small park, is appealing.
The frame I think I like is the one from Hoverthings... the FLIP FPV.
What I have:
Loads of 900Mhz video Rxs and Txs, along with cameras and all that.
Long range UHF radio (TX connected to a Futaba 9CH)
Lots of 3S batteries.
DragonOSD V2
So, from what I can see, I need:
4 * motors (Which ones? Hobbyking would be nice...)
4 * Speed controllers
1 * flight controller? http://www.hoverthings.com/accessori...s/djinaza.html seems to be the advice?)
The flight controller seems to be the pricey part, and this Nazi thing seems to be good, but then the GPS adds on a serious cost more. I'd like to have a position hold type feature, and an altitude hold?
As far as skills go, I have flown rc Helicopters and planes, so I am hoping a quad is pretty simple for that. Most planes have been FPV.
Hope someone can advise, or maybe share a Hobbyking sourced Hoverthings powered machine?
Current CHOICE list:
FLIP FPV Frame (BLACK/RED) - (Link)
Speed Controller:
ReadyToFly-SimonK House ESC-20AMP-NFET
HT-FPV Motor - House
MultiWii PRO Flight Controller w/ GPS Option
Servo extensions
Things I need to order (Extras):
Some prop adaptors
Some extra props
Maybe the Bluetooth addon.
Already have:
Thomas LHS Long Range radio Rx and Tx
Futaba 9CHAP
Rangevideo 900Mhz 500mw Video Tx
RangeVideo 900Mhz video Rx
Videos of once I got the goods:
Unfortunately, I received a dud ESC.
Some run up tests:
Checking the motor directions and settings:
I will post my Multiwii Sketch and settings once I have it working well.
First FPV Flight!!
Last edited by Cralis; Apr 28, 2013 at 08:59 PM.
Ha...I get first reply!!!!
Do you have a price range you'd like to stay in? That'll help with equipment ideas. I don't have my Flip FPV frame yet. Some recommendations though:
1. To stay in the 3S LiPo range I would look towards some 28mm OD size motors in the 1050-1200kv range for 8"-9" props.
2. ESCs...in the 12A+ range is good. I'd shoot for 18A-20A ones that are pre-flashed or can be flashed with the SimonK firmware. This firmware is more multi-rotor based and normally preferred over stock firmware.
3. The Naza and GPS is a great FPV setup...not so much a great 'sport' controller (IMHO). Naza alone will give you a fantastic altitude hold and autoland on low battery (if you program it that way) and autoland on failsafe. The newest Naza firmware also allows for PPM input so it makes connecting to a PPM capable receiver much cleaner. More popular and more affordable is the Multiwii type controllers. You can get them with mag and baro sensors in the $50+ range. You can get add on GPS units for RTH and position hold for ~$40 more...but they AREN'T plug-n-play systems....expect to do a lot of learning/experimenting. I recently got a GPS setup for my Multiwii boards, but haven't hooked it up yet.
So where to get?
1. The Flip FPV frame from Hoverthings of course.
2. Take a look at the Multiwii Quadrino board sold by Hoverthings....runs ~$150 I think. He also has a GPS plug-n-play (I think) add on for an additional $130...something to consider if you don't want to go the full Naza-GPS route, but don't want to hassle with figuring out how to get a GPS system configured and working with a Multiwii controller. FWIW, The Naza is real easy to set up and the RTH, position hold, and altitude hold work very well. A similar Multiwii setup works too, but I don't believe anywhere near the accuracy of the Naza unit.
3. Motors and ESCs...take a look at RCTimer.com. They have pre-flashed SimonK ESCs starting at 20A and in the ~$15+ price range. You can get the RCTimer 18A ESC for ~$10 and flash it yourself...if you have an AVR type programmer...probably also available at RCTimer. Oh, the 28mm OD motors also run in the ~$10 price range. 35mm OD motors are to big for these size frames in my opinion. They also have these new HP motors...they start in the ~$16 range. I've read they are similar/clones of the SunnySky motors which seem to get really good reviews on build, quality, and balance.
4. RCTimer prices include shipping...so what you see is all you pay...well, plus a 3.5% PayPal fee. For $2 more you get tracking info. I've dealt with RCTimer for some time now and have been satisfied with their service and stuff I've bought.
Lastly...buy at least one extra motor and ESC...and many extra props...you'll be breaking props...I guarantee you. I like the Gemfan props for price and durability. You'll need CW and CCW props. Different colors will help with orientation too. I normally fly orange up front and black in the rear.
So your job now is to give us a preferred price range you'd like to start off with. Oh, last thing...about the flight controller. These are really pretty good pieces of equipment now. To start off with, without going overboard, consider an inexpensive Multiwii board with either a built in Mini USB port or comes with an FTDI for programming and setting up. You can start out with a $30 controller with gyro and accelerometer only or a $55 controller with added baro and mag sensor...then upgrade to a more expensive board once your ready to take a bigger price plunge.
Some potential RCTimer items:
Controller: w/mag and baro: http://rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=goo...1&productname=
gyro/accel only: http://rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=goo...5&productname=
FTDI: http://rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=goo...4&productname=
ESC: http://rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=goo...0&productname=
Motors: http://rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=goo...8&productname=
Last edited by Vantasstic; Dec 13, 2012 at 12:28 AM.
Van you're the man.... Thanks for that! I'm reading, and rereading your post.
Costs? I was HOPING to stay around $500, but am worried that might not be possible. I'd prefer the Nazi, as it sounds easier to use, and sounds fantastic. But one thing I'd like the copter for, is to maybe film my kids playing from the air, or friends and I playing sport or something - and to send it up to a position, and hit a button to 'Hold' and then allow me (or the pilot) to control a camera while it hovers, sounds like a fantastic thing to do. Or allow my wife to get into flying, and allow it to be 'easy' for her to fly, and if she panics... a button to 'Hold me here, as I am in trouble'.
Those sorts of features will probably be pricey. But under $500, I can maybe get past her. Am I aiming too low, for too much fun?
RTH and all that sounds great - but I am battling to understand why the GPS add on is so pricey. Isn't it just a GPS rx? I guess that can wait though...
I'm going to check those sites.
PS: Is this not a better frame? Has feet and stuff. I am battling to work out the size though. To me, bigger is better. Not sure which is bigger.
Last edited by Cralis; Dec 13, 2012 at 12:59 AM.
Thanks for that.
Is that the same from? Looks the same. It's $129 on the site you mentioned, though, and $119 on the RCTimer site:
BUT ... I see there is a nice combo.
$239 for that frame, 4 motors, 4 ESCs and 4 blades.
Waiting for Van to comment on this frame, vs the original one I mentioned. This one can fold up!
Hey Cralis what you are looking to do is certainly attainable and very fun, I'm actually going through the same process myself. Van helped me out on some questions too and was very helpful so he's a good source.
So your goal is the $500 budget. You might be aiming a little too low since from the sound of it you would be needing a Naza GPS setup to get the position hold accuracy you would need to operate a camera on a pan tilt and get the best shot. It will be a bit of a project to get completed. You'll have to go one step at a time. Build the quad, test with Naza, test with GPS, throw on camera, thrown on pan tilt, etc. I'm sure you'll have fun.
But anyways yeah the Naza GPS alone is $400. Why does it cost that much? Because they can charge it and people buy it. Simple as that. No other reason. Until or unless competitors make products that can rival the Naza and GPS combo it won't be changing dramatically anytime soon. However other FC's like OpenPilot are being worked on all the time and there is a new version of OpenPilot being tested now called the Revolution which should be on par or better than Naza eventually. I just wouldn't wait for it because progress is slow but steady.
I just build an HT-FPV with Naza and GPS and I am loving it so much. The Flip FPV frame looks cool too I might just buy one of those to test.
I also just built a VC-450 frame and used OpenPilot on that one and it works great. The only thing is there is no letting it chill and hover in the air. You have to make sure you don't crash it the whole time. But it's a blast to control and zoom around full speed. I just got a set of Fatshark goggles so I can't wait to test the HT-FPV and the VC-450 with goggles and see how they are from that perspective.
But anyways..kind of got off topic. Naza GPS: $400. Frame $100+ Motors: $60-140 depending on the quality you want. I'm actually wondering if the Tiger MT motors which cost like $50 per motors make much a difference from the already expensive Tiger MS series motors I have which cost $35 a motor. Motors are fairly important so it's something you might not want to go too cheap on.
ESC's will end up being $50-80. I got $27 NextLevel 30a ESC's. Not sure it was worth the extra.
Batteries and props: $60+
So being modest you are looking at $200-$300 for your Quad without the flight controller so that will break your $500 goal. $600-$700 minimum I'd say for a quality setup. It's worth it though. My HT-FPV flies SOOOOO stable now that I've locked it in. I also have a Futaba 9c. Love it. Anyways... good luck
Thanks TimeTrave1er! Very good info. That Van Man is cool! I'm happy to go without GPS - for now, and then get GPS later on, once I learn to fly. The Naza only sounds cool, because it's easy, and seems to get good reviews on stability and all that - and maybe for someone new to Quads and their controllers, and on a budget - tinkering with controllers, causing crashes, might be bad, and a 10min setup of the Nazi, sounds .. cheaper in that respect?
But if another board, which does require some work, but can obtain the same stability, is available, and will allow for position hold - then it sounds sleak, and I guess I can tinker.
One more thing I'd like to tell you Cralis, is that flying a quad from my experience isn't that difficult and can be picked up quickly. I find it easier to fly than a fixed wing plane or Heli. That is my opinion at least
I started to post some sudgestions but soon realized everything I had to say has been said. I ordered two Flip FPV frames and my build is going to consist of a NAZA w/GPS, SunnySky 2212 980kv motors or my SunnySky 2217 1250kv motors 20 or 30a ESC's flashed with SimonK firmware, 9x4.7 props 3s 3300mah or 8x4.5 with 4s 3000mah battery, If the batteries end up being to big I may opt for 3000mah 3s or 2650mah 4s. RC Timer has all you need at a great price minus the frame. I think this would be the easiest for you if your just starting FPV quads. RC Timer has the same motors but they call theirs HP2212 1000KV, They draw around 15a on 3s with 9x4.7 props. Some RC Timer 20a ESC's with SimonK firmware and you'll be good to go. Another popular setup is HobbyKing NTM 2212 1200kv short shaft motors with 8x4.5 props, Just dont forget the prop adapter as they sell them seperatley. DJI motors are nice but they have a special keyed prop that tends to break easily. GemFan carbon/nylon props are what you'll want, Less flex and pretty darn tough, Tough is what you need in this hobby. My biggest advice would be not to fly it within 100' of anyone you care about until you get really good and even then take precaution these things seem to get brainfarts all the time and they always go towards people for some reason (SkyNet syndrome?,Maybe). Also, NEVER and I mean NEVER!!! buy used, your not saving a buck!, You're buying someone elses headache or outdated hardware.
Last edited by Gadget-Geek; Dec 13, 2012 at 09:22 AM.
I have some GWS PG-03 gyros and some v-tail mixers from my first build! going on 8-9 years ago now. I think they qualify as antiques so I can charge more right?.
There's so many frames out there I certainly can't comment on them. My concerns on the one you were looking at:
1. Stands tall with narrower landing stance (more chance to tip over)
2. For a 650 frame I'd go with lower kv motors, 4S, and 10" (minimum) to 12" props.
3. Room for hauling a camera gimbal under the frame.
4. Durability with carbon fiber arms. Yes...they break...or shatter.
You're learning. You're GOING to crash, tip over, loose orientation, etc, etc, etc. It's all part of the learning curve. DURABILITY is what I'd lean towards...especially for the first frame. The Flip FPV looks to fit the bill for smaller, easier to transport size, durability, and still large enough to haul your FPV gear around...that's why I've got one coming for myself!
The Naza really is the easiest controller to set up I've seen/used. No PIDs to adjust, just a couple of gains...and those can be set up to be adjustable in flight. Unless there's a reasonable price break between a Naza+GPS combo over buying them separately, I'd start off with the Naza and add the GPS later. Put the Naza in autolevel mode (which also turns on altitude hold), and provide light stick corrections to keep in hover. GPS hold is cool, but not always accurate. Sometimes my GPS hold works great, sometimes it goes into a TBE (toilet bowl effect) where it starts swirlign around, and around, and around, and wanting to go out of control. So don't think GPS is perfect. Also, the Naza GPS seems to be bothered by some VTx equipment. I have one 300mW 1.3Ghz VTx that the Naza refused to get satellite lock (where my DOSD does) when the VTx is on. A second, same type, VTx and the Naza GPS will get satellite lock. ???
There's lots and lots of sites out there with available equipment. What I listed was just my attempt to get as much as possible from as few as possible places. I'd still lean towards Hoverthings for the Flip FPV and a Naza (check to see if he has props too), and RCTimer for motors, ESCs, and whatever else. For 1000kv motors on 3S 8" props will work...edging towards 9" may be better though for that kv. 1100-1200kv would work better for 8" props on 3S.
Oh, last thing on the 1000kv motors and props. I build a tri for a buddy using 1000kv RCTimer motors. He wanted to use a 5000mAh 3S pack, so I tested it (with 8" props) on that setup. It did fine with the added battery weight. I moved to GWS 9x5x3 3-bladed props and liked it even better. 3-blade props are harder to balance, the blades don't always track with each other, but they seem to be quieter and smoother for FPV work. Look at some of the higher dollar type frames and you'll see a lot of them using 3-blade props (multicopter.com for one I believe). Choice is yours. I think I'd still lean more toward 9" props for the 1000kv motors on 3S though...
Last edited by Vantasstic; Dec 13, 2012 at 09:43 AM.
If you get simonK flashed ESC's just make sure they work with the motors you select... I've heard some motors (like NTM1200) dont work as well with the flashed esc's (due to odd pole count?). But most work fine.
Google bang buck quad, I can't believe it flies without shaking apart!. Vantasstic brings up another good point, Make sure all your gear will play nice together as far as frequencies go. GPS is on the 1.5ghz spectrum so 1.3ghz may not play well together. We use a copper pigmented paint on our birds at work but copper foil under your GPS will work too just make sure that it doesn't contact electronics, You can apply it to the outside of a GPS housing. I bought a BumbleBee quad thinking it would fulfill my FPV needs as a transportable ready built quad, It suffered from a brainfart about 200ft. up, Broke a prop and went SPLAT!, I rebuilt it and I still like it I guess but it's not tough, Stands to tall and tips easily and all that carbon fiber don't mean sqwat from 200'.
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The long-awaited diesel engine is a very different beast to the 4.0-litre petrol unit. Gone is the trigger-like response to the throttle and brisk take-off, replaced by a more lethargic initial reaction. On gentle take-offs, it's not an issue and the Territory comfortably keeps up with traffic but darting across traffic out of a side street requires planning and concentration.
Once on the move the diesel is hearty, thanks to its muscular 440Nm of torque that arrives at just 1900rpm. Even at 1500rpm there's plenty of urge.
It's really impressive up hills or when laden. The engine is also smooth and well-muted, with none of the usual diesel clatter. The six-speed automatic transmission does a good job of picking the right gear.
Claimed fuel use is 8.2 litres per 100 kilometres, which is 29 per cent better than the outgoing model and 23 per cent less than the revamped petrol engine. But that's more than most competitors and 4WD diesel models use a claimed 8.8L/100km. Expect to use more than what's on the label; we found it drank about 10.5L/100km, reducing to 7.5L/100km on a freeway run.
On the road
Ford always said it targeted the BMW X5 for the Territory's on-road dynamics. While it's not as sharp or composed as the latest X5, revisions to suspension have ensured good balance between comfort and responsiveness.
Steering isn't as light as some but has an intuitive feel and is well-insulated from kickback, though brisk left-right direction changes feel a fraction mushy. There's a tight turning circle, which makes inner-city manoeuvring and parking easier.
There's some lean through corners but it's better controlled than traditional off-road soft-roaders. The ride is comfortable, ably absorbing bumps.
With more competition, the new SZ Territory isn't set to change the game as the original did but its diesel engine will make the comfortable, extremely easy-to-live-with redesigned soft-roader wagon more appealing to many buyers.
With a price premium over natural rivals, though, the Territory will be the sort of car that's appreciated for its finer points rather than its on-paper value.
Score: 4/5
Vital statistics
Price $50,240, plus on-road costs
Country of origin Australia
Engine 2.7-litre V6 turbo diesel
Power 140kW at 4000rpm
Torque 440Nm at 1900rpm
Consumption and CO2 emissions 8.2L/100km, 217g/km
Transmission 6-sp, RWD
Weight 2072kg
Safety 5 airbags, stability control
- Strong diesel engine
- Class-leading towing capacity
- Comfortable, well-thought-out interior
- Decent equipment
- Thirstier than competitors
- AWD an expensive option
- Sluggish on initial takeoff
- Premium price
- Airbags don't cover third-row seats
In the real world
Seating As with its competitors, Territory is either a seven-seater or five-seater with a big boot.
Towing The 2.3-tonne claimed towing capacity (2.7 tonnes for 4WD models) makes the Territory an alternative to more truck-like off-roaders such as the Toyota Prado (2.5-tonne capacity).
Long and short of it At 4883 millimetres, the Territory is about 10 centimetres shorter than the Falcon sedan.
The competitors
Holden Captiva LX
Price $43,490
Engine 2.2-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel, 135kW/400Nm, 6-sp auto, AWD
Fuel use/CO2 emissions 8.3L/100km and 220g/km
Pros Sharp pricing; generously equipped; clever cabin layout; gutsy.
Cons Fidgety ride; noisy engine; indecisive transmission; cheap plastics in cabin.
Our score 3/5
Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander
Price $48,490
Engine 2.2-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel, 145kW/436Nm, 6-sp auto, 4WD
Fuel use/CO2 emissions 7.5L/100km and 197g/km
Pros Fuel efficient; strong; well-finished interior; five-year warranty.
Cons Below-par road manners; vague steering; uninspiring cabin design.
Our score 3.5/5
Kia Sorento Platinum
Price $49,190
Engine 2.2-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel, 145kW/436Nm, 6-sp auto, AWD
Fuel use/CO2 emissions 7.4L/100km and 194g/km
Pros Punchy yet frugal and quiet diesel; stylish cabin; loaded with equipment; five-year warranty.
Cons Ride can be a bit lumpy; below-par steering; not cheap.
Our score 3.5/5


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What's the next step in my teaching and writing career?
I'm 32. I make my living as an adjunct professor and journalist and balance my time between those efforts. And I'm doing OK: I teach at two private universities in Manhattan, and write regularly for one of the best newspapers in the world, among other outlets.
And I've gotten here within two years. Since earning my M.A. in 2012, I've paid my dues and worked my way up, e.g. sweating out freshmen seminars at wretched times at schools outside the city for near-bupkis pay; writing for free, or for local blogs. All worthy work, but the pay wasn't pragmatic—this is NYC, in fact, with rents up the wazoo—and I've bigger dreams.
So here's my dilemma, or rather, what I'd like some advice on: What to do next and in which direction—the journalism or teaching (or both)?
—TEACHING: Do I go for a PhD?
Universities rarely hire non-PhDs full-time, though they have no problem hiring M.A.s as adjuncts. My M.A. is actually in media, culture and communication, so I'm trained in both media theory and mass comm. And my professional practice is journalism. So I make a unique candidate in that I can hang academically (theory, history, etc), as well as bring to the table practical experience. But the life of a student is lonely and difficult, and ~7 years is quite the commitment.
JOURNALISM: Staff writer positions are becoming tougher and tougher to find (I've never had one) and the industry is…tenuous and changing and weird (albeit exciting). My main cash cow feels like a safe bet—for now. So what? Keep freelancing in hopes that I get hired full-time? Write books? The grind of freelance is…lonely and tough. I fight tool and nail for every word, every bit of space.
Any advice would help… Sometimes I tell myself to just be in it, but it'd be nice to set a longer-term goal…and maybe be surprised along the way :)
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Watching Baz Lhurmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby felt like hearing your grandmother say you can gaze at an interesting display of tiny figurines in a snow globe. But you can't – under any circumstances – hold it or shake it or experience the magic: visually sumptuous yet not guaranteed to fill the void.
Told through the eyes of a bonds salesman and soon-to-be writer Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), it chronicles his experience in New York on summer of 1922 as he lives in a cottage beside a castle-like estate owned by a mysterious millionaire named Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio). Little by little, Nick realises why Gatsby's mansion being located right across the property of his cousin Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan) was no coincidence.
The cast delivered well-executed performances yet antagonist characters so central in the novel were not given an opportunity to excel.
- DiCaprio shined as a little boy trapped in a body of a suave gentleman with a rather impossible dream but he seems quite unsure of what his accent should sound like.
- As a Southern belle whose angelic face seamlessly masks the crassness of her true character, Mulligan's charismatic glow stolen Gatsby's fragile little heart.
- Narrating the story as an outsider looking in, Maguire's naivety and sensitivity was disarming.
- However, minor characters like Daisy's husband Tom Buchanan and his mistress Myrtle lacked character development.
- The romance between Nick and Daisy's best friend Jordan Baker, a source of tension in the novel, was unfortunately non-existent in the film.
Same as Lhurmann's Moulin Rouge and Australia, settings were impressive, majestic even – rich in colour and elaborate details. From the vain extravagance of Gatsby's mansion to the gloom and doom of the Valley of Ashes, various juxtapositions reveal the paradoxes that truly encapsulate the tone of the roaring twenties.
But the aesthetics sometimes took the spotlight away from the stars of the film. Also, there weren't many action scenes or grand visual effects a la Inception hence seeing it in 3D appeared to be a distraction more than anything else.
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The highly anticipated soundtracks did not fit the puzzle. Sure, Lana del Ray and Florence & The Machine's voices are hauntingly beautiful but it did not quite fall into place. Choosing contemporary songs exhibited Lhurmann's bravery yet overall, the songs only highlighted the distinction and vast distance between our time and the Jazz Age… when the goal is to come close in recreating the latter.
There were several crucial moments where the scene should have lingered a bit longer to let audience soak up intense feelings and absorb the weight of Gatsby's stare. Instead, it rushed off to the next spectacle of a party resembling a musical number. Whilst it was more than two hours long, it felt as though Lhurmann crammed too much colour but not enough emotion.
This version was certainly amusing, it had potential – everything was set. But the mix of elements resembled a French Macaron recipe that had gone wrong, it seemed easy but difficult to perfect. Lhurmann remained more or less faithful to F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel yet somehow missed the essence of it.
Fitzgerald's iconic piece was a tapestry of meticulously interwoven words bound by a common hedonistic yet enigmatic nature. Lhurmann's work was vivid and grand but was devoid of the cunning ways in which Fitzgerald enslaved your senses as you so willingly hang on to his every word.
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars


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Colonel Paul Cook (ret.) announced the endorsements of two lawmakers who represent large portions of the 8th Congressional District (CD 8), in which Cook is a candidate. Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway -- who represents Barstow, Needles, many other rural areas in San Bernardino County, and all of Inyo County -- endorsed Cook, as did Assemblyman Mike Morrell, who represents Highland and portions of Yucaipa. San Bernardino County lawmaker Assemblyman Curt Hagman also endorsed Cook.
Conway stated, "I've known Colonel Cook for years, and his leadership sets him apart. As Chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee, he's the perfect Congressman for the areas I represent -- Barstow, rural portions of San Bernardino County, and Inyo County -- which have so many veterans and military installations. I trust him to fight for us on the issues important to these areas."
Morrell stated, "I'm honored to represent Highland, and I'm equally proud to represent Yucaipa along with Colonel Cook. While respected statewide, it's Paul's leadership on local issues that make him the best choice for Congress. Colonel Cook listens, he leads, and he gets it done."
Hagman stated, "I am pleased to endorse my colleague, Colonel Cook, for his leadership on veteran's issues and commitment to the needs of San Bernardino County. Jobs are needed in our community, and the Colonel is a strong advocate for the local changes necessary to make those jobs a reality."
Cook said, "Both Mike and Connie know these parts of CD 8 extremely well. They know what residents need here, and the three of us share that same vision for jobs and economic growth. They also know that this is perhaps the most important military area in the state, and it's home to a huge numbers of veterans too. That's why I'm also proud to have the endorsement of Curt Hagman, a man who shares my concern for these issues."
An infantry officer who served with distinction in the US Marine Corps and veteran of the Vietnam War, Colonel Paul Cook's military career spanned twenty-six years. Cook's actions in combat earned him a number of honors, including two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device. Cook retired from the US Marine Corps as a colonel.
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Investors braving the markets must be attentive not only to fundamentals and trends, but also to their own psychological tendencies. The fields of behavioral economics and finance have taught us that decision-making biases have the potential to significantly affect investment returns. Thus, engaging in some metacognitive reflection before pressing that execute button is likely in your best interests.
One common bias, which has to do with risk-attitudes, is explained in Kahneman and Tversky's (1979) renowned article on Prospect Theory (Kahneman won the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics for this stream of research). Prospect Theory suggests that people treat the potential for gain differently depending on whether they are situated in a profit or a loss position. If they are in a loss position, they will be more risk-seeking, whereas if they are in a profit position, they will be more risk-averse.
Without question, this is a bias that has affected my investment decisions. For example, I purchased shares ($50.00 pre-split) in Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) during September, 2008 when they were somewhat depressed from the financial crisis. I held them through December, 2011 up to $68.47, but sold them then because I thought the run was over and wanted to lock-in the profit. In hindsight, had I been less risk-averse and held on to the position until August, 2012, I could have liquidated my position at a much higher level (above $80.00 per share).
As an example of risk-seeking in a loss position, let's look at Research In Motion (RIMM). Ouch! I initiated a position in RIMM in April, 2011 at $51.51 per share. It seemed like a good value opportunity, the markets were doing well (see overconfidence below), and I was looking to take on a little more risk. The stock continued to suffer, making the value appear even better, so I initiated a second position in October, 2011 at $20.38 per share. We all know how this one has turned out so far. RIMM is now trading well below $10.00 per share, and I continue to hold both positions. Rationally, I believe I should be liquidating these positions; however, I haven't been able to push the button yet because the hope always remains, and what's left to lose when the position has already declined so significantly? There's always the potential for a BB10 rebound, right?
My behavior in both examples is well explained by Prospect Theory: risk-averse in a gain position and risk-seeking in a loss position. The key to dealing with this kind of bias is to remain disciplined and independent of one's position or expectations when analyzing an investment opportunity. Easier said than done, in my experience, but at least with awareness comes the potential to make better decisions in the future.
A second common bias afflicting many investors is overconfidence: they overestimate their ability to achieve above-benchmark investment returns. Overconfident investors jeopardize returns by underestimating risk, trading more frequently, as well as over-reacting to private information and under-reacting to public information (Chuang and Lee 2006). For example, in the case of RIMM above, I over-attributed my overall investment returns to my own stock-picking decisions and under-attributed them to the general rise in the market. These attributions made me feel confident in my abilities, leading me to underestimate the risk of purchasing a declining technology stock like RIMM.
Overconfidence is even associated with some interesting phenomena, such as investors over-allocating investment funds to their sector of employment, leading them to take on undue risk and experience depressed returns (Dǿskeland and Hvide 2011). So you, as a marketer - for example - might think that you posses asymmetric information about Kraft (KRFT) or Clorox (NYSE:CLX); however, in all likelihood you are overestimating the uniqueness and precision of that information and its potential to impact the movement of those stocks.
So how can you reduce overconfidence (Arkes et al. 1987)? One way is to receive feedback on your performance by keeping track of the good, the bad, and the ugly in your portfolio; it is, obviously, important to be honest with yourself when engaging in this process. A second way is to think through and prepare an argument about your decisions (assuming a critical audience). This potentially forces you to both elaborate on your reasoning and engage in counter-factual thinking. Seeking Alpha seems as if it can play a role in both of these strategies, particularly the second. The message here, then, is: don't be shy to share your analysis and opinions because it could make you a better investor!
In conclusion, there are a number of biases - including those related to risk-attitudes and overconfidence - that can impact your investment decisions. Developing an awareness of these biases, as well as strategies for mitigating them, should help you to improve your potential for higher investment returns.
Disclosure: I am long RIMM. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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LaBrandon Toefield is once again opening some eyes in training camp.
The Jaguars' fifth-year running back, who's 5-feet-11 and 235 pounds, showed his power when he ran over rookie linebacker Justin Durant in the scrimmage Friday night.
Not that he was trying to prove anything.
"It was an accident. I wasn't trying to it on purpose. He was off-balance and we ran into each other. I'd rather run around somebody than run over them if I could," he said.
Toefield is now looking forward to the first preseason game in Miami on Saturday night.
"Hopefully, I'll get a lot of playing time in the preseason and get some of this rust off. It feels like forever since I've been out there," he said.
Still, Toefield doesn't know if running well in the preseason will translate into more carries in the regular season.
"We probably had this conversation last year about ... having a great camp [and what he'd do in the regular season]," he said.
Last year, he had just 10 carries in the regular season, and he might have more trouble getting carries this year. He's listed fourth on the depth chart behind Fred Taylor, Maurice Drew and Alvin Pearman, plus fullback Greg Jones is back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
But Toefield has no complaints and decided to re-sign with the Jaguars after he became a free agent.
"I feel comfortable here with the decision I made. I sat down with my family and we felt this is the best decision for us. I'm happy to be here and I'll just roll with it," he said.
The Jaguars have enough depth at running back that Toefield could be showcased for a trade if a team loses a running back in the preseason and is in the market for a replacement.
"If it [a trade] happens, it happens. I love all the guys here and get along with all the coaches. As long as I'm here, I'll do whatever I can do to make the best of the opportunity here," Toefield said.
One thing Toefield won't do is complain about playing time.
"You can't complain," he said. "I'm not that type of guy to go to the coach and ask him why I'm not playing. That's not me. If I ever get frustrated, you won't see it. I'll keep it to myself and go to the hotel room and yell at myself. I'll never show it on the field.
"As long as I'm here, I'm going to give 110 percent every time.''
Running back coach Kennedy Pola said Toefield is a valuable contributor even if he's not running the ball.
"I know some teams called and asked me about him and I strongly recommended him. I also told the teams what kind of person he is and I've love to him back. We're lucky he returned," he said.
Pola hopes the Jaguars don't trade Toefield.
"We need him," he said. "He contributes in a lot of ways, on special teams and giving our defense a lot. What he's doing is more than just game day on Sunday."
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|23 Dec 1969
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|21 Aug 1956
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|29 Feb 1956
|Publication number
|Albert S Keston
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|Miles Lab
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|Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (41), Classifications (6)
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United States Patent Office 3,485,587 Patented Dec. 23, 1969 US. Cl. 23-230 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A diagnostic indicator useful in determining the presence and amount of protein (albumin) in a liquid such as urine is provided. In preferred form the. indicator is a piece of absorbent paper which has deposited on it (1) a polychromatic substance adapted to change color on reaction with protein and (2) a solid buffer material which serves to prevent color changes in, the polychromatic substance due to a substantial shift in pH.
This application is a divisional application of my copending application Ser. No. 756,293 which was filed on Aug. 21, 1958 as a continuation-in-part of my prior copending application Ser. No. 568,437 which was filed Feb. 29, 1956 (now abandoned).
This invention relates to a protein indicator and method for determining the presence of and estimating the amount of protein in various fluids such as industrial and body fluids. More particularly the invention relates to a noveldiagnostic indicator that is especially useful for determining the presence and amount of albumin in specimens of human urine as an incident of the detection and treatment of individuals having kidney diseases. However, as the description proceeds it will become apparent that the present indicator can also be used to determine the albumin content of such fluids as blood plasma and serums, and more generally the protein content of many other protein-containing fluids as well.
Numerous methods and materials have been previously proposed for testing urine for the presence of proteins. In generalthese methods depend uponprecipitation of the proteins either by adding to the urine one of the socalled alkaloidal reagents such as trichloroacetic acid, sulfosalicylic acid and the like, or by boiling the urine in the presence of dilute acetic acid. The formation of the precipitate indicates'the presence of a protein and visual inspection of the amount of precipitate produced gives a rough idea of the amount of protein present. In order to make an accurate determination of the protein concentration, it is necessary to allow the urine containing the precipitate to settle for a long period of time or to centrifuge the suspension and measure the separated precipitate. These prior art methods are subject to the defect that other substances present in the urine may be precipitated with the protein andthus give a misleading result. Also these prior art methods are deficient in that they are not adequately specific to albumin but: give a positive test in the presence of other proteins as well.
While more specific and accurate methods of analyzing quantitatively for albumin in urine are available, in general they are complicated and time-consuming procedures. To secure satisfactory results, special apparatus, skilled technicians and a well-equipped laboratory may be necessary. Such methods are not suitable for use at the bedside of a patient or in the average general practitioners office.
There is thus a need for an improved simple and reasonably accurate method of determining the albumin content of human urine. Such a method would be useful not only in the diagnosis of diseases but also in the course of treatment of the disease to determine the effectiveness of the treatment.
It is therefore a principal object of the present invention to provide an improved method and means for detecting the presence of proteins, particularly albumin, in human urine. It is another object of the invention to provide an improved albumin-detecting reagent which will distinguish between albumin and some other proteins and will detect small amounts of albumin in body fluids. It is still another object of the invention to provide an improved reagent for detecting proteins in industrial fluids. It is a further object of the invention to provide an inexpensive, quick, convenient and relatively odorfree method and means for determining the presence and amount of protein in urine. It is a still further object of the invention to provide a colorimetric protein test that can be conveniently used by a physician or by a patient either in the physicians office or at the bedside of the patient. It is still another and particularly important object of the invention to provide a protein indicator in the form of a paper strip or tape which when wetted with a protein-containing solution changes color to indicate the presence and amount of protein present in the solution. Other objects and advantages of the invention will be in part obvious and in part pointed out hereafter.
In one of its broader aspects the present invention comprises an indicator for detecting the presence of protein which contains as its essential active ingredient a reagent that reacts with protein to produce a color change, preferably a visually perceptible color change, that is, a color change that is readily detectable by the eye without the use of color-measuring instruments. Such reagents are referred to herein for convenience as polychromatic substances. Many of the polychromatic substances that are useful in the present indicator are moderately complex organic compounds, e.g., dyes, which are acids or bases and ionize to produce anions or cations respectively that have a distinctly different color than the corresponding un-ionized acid or base. In some cases the un-ionized compound or the anions or cations produced therefrom may be colorless. Also the desired color change may involve a change in molecular weight or a tautomeric change in the polychromatic substance in the presence of protein. Particularly satisfactory results have been obtained with such polychromatic substances as bromphenol blue and bromcresol green.
Many of the acidic and basic dyes referred to above are pH indicators which are color-sensitive to changes in pH, and hence cannot be used directly as protein indicators. However, it has been found that if such compounds are combined with a sutficiently large amount of a properly selected buffer, a composition is obtained which when brought into contact with protein-containing fluids exhibits a color change that indicates accurately the concentration of protein present in the fluids. The composition comprising the protein-sensitive polychromatic sub stance and the butter may be used in the form of an aqueous solution or, preferably, as described more fully below, it may be applied to a porous paper to provide a convenient testing medium in sheet or strip form.
It has been found that any of various. known types of buffers can be used in the present composition. The function of the buffer is to maintain the .composition substantially isohydric at the proper pH to produce the desired color change in the polychromatic substance in the presence of protein and to eliminate insofar as possible color changes due to variations in the pH of the protein-containing fluids being tested. It is thus evident that the amount of buffer used depends upon the nature of the solution being tested. The quantity of buffer usually falls between about 0.1 molar and 2 or 3 molar, although in particular cases it may be above or below this range. The nature of the buffer used will depend upon and vary with the type of polychromatic substance used. Thus if the polychromatic compound is color-sensitive to proteins within a pH range that is satisfactorily maintained constant by buffers comprising a weak acid and its salt, buffer systems such as a citric acid-sodium citrate, tartaric acidsodium tartrate or a boric acid-sodium borate buffer may be used. It should be noted that composition buffered to pH values in the alkaline range are subject to the disadvantage that they tend ,to absorb carbon dioxide from theatmosphere and hence are not well suited for application to a test paper which may be stored for extended periods of time. For those polychromatic substances which are pH indicators that undergo color change at strongly acid pHs (pH of 4.0 and lower) acids alone, such as trichloracetic acid or sulfosalicylic acid may serve to set the pH-of the medium at the pH required.
Although as indicated above the use of a buffer in the present composition is preferred, it is not essential in all cases. For example, in special cases it may be desirable to add a buffer to the protein-containing fluid before the polychromatic compound is brought into contact therewith. Also the fluid to be tested may already contain a buffer of the proper type and in the proper amount to maintain the system isohydric at the desired pH or the polychromatic substance may be insensitive to pH changes. In such cases the present indicator may comprise a polychromatic compound as its sole active ingredient.
In preparing the present protein indicators the polychromatic substance and buffer are dissolved in water or other suitable solvent. While the solution may be added as such to the protein-containing fluid, it is preferable to prepare a test paper from the solution. Such test papers can be readily made by saturating a porous paper such as filter paper with the solution and drying in air, either with or without heating, to deposit a mixture of the polychromatic substance and buffer in the pores of the paper. Where the nature and amount of the buffer is such that crystallization may occur, freshly prepared hot solutions should be used. For convenient use, the paper can be made in long strips or tapes that are rolled up and inserted in suitable roll-tape dispenser.
In carrying out a preferred embodiment of the present method, the test paper as thus prepared is dipped momentarily into the protein-containing liquid, the time of immersion being suflicient to saturate the paper thoroughly with the test liquid. After the lapse of to 60 seconds to permit the color change to develop fully, the extent of color change is determined. In many cases simple visual observation of the test paper will provide the desired information. If more accurate information is required, a color chart may be prepared for the particular polychromatic substance used in the test paper and bearing color spots corresponding to various known protein concentrations. The color of the test paper can then be compared with the color spots on the chart to determine the protein concentration of the fluid tested. If a still more accurate determination is required or if the polychromatic sub stance is of such a character that it undergoes only a slight change in color a spectrophotometer or colorimeter can be used to determine the color change.
To achieve satisfactory results with indicator compositions of the type referred to above, it is important that the pH of the composition be maintained at a predetermined value within relatively narrow limits. In cases where the polychromatic substance used is selected from the preferred group of pH indicators referred to above, although color changes due to protein occur within the pH range of the indicator, it has been found that the pH of the protein indicator composition should, for optimum results, be maintained at a value slightly below, but only slightly below, the range in which the compound is normally used as a pH indicator.
It should further be noted that the optimum value of pH depends not only upon the type of polychromatic compound used but also to lesser extent on the type of bufler employed and its ionic strength. The precise pH value to which a given polychromatic substance should be buffered with a particular buffer to give optimum results can readily be determined by experiment. A convenient method of establishing the correct pH will be described with reference to a composition containing bromphenol blue as a polychromatic compound and a malonic acidmalonate buffer. Since bromphenol blue is one of the preferred groups of indicators referred to above, it should be bufiered to a value below its normal pH range. For many buffers optimum results are obtained with bromphenol blue at pH values of about 2 to 3. To determine the optimum conditions for the malonic acid-malonate buffer, 1 gramof malonic acid is dissolved in 10 ml. of a 0.04% solution of bromphenol blue to form a solution that is initially yellow. A suitable alkali such as sodium hydroxide or sodium bicarbonate is then added until the solution turns slightly orange. Test strips are made from this solution as described above and tested in urine speciments containing respectively substantially no protein and a small known quantity, say 0.5% of albumin. If the strip that is dipped in the protein-free specimen becomes appreciably darker it is an indication that too much alkali has been added and the pH of the original solution should be lowered slightly by addition of acid thereto. If the strip that is dipped in the protein-containing specimen shows no color change or only a slight color change, this fact indicates that insufficient alkali has been added and that the pH should be raised somewhat. It is evident that these two tests effectively bracket the optimum pH value and make it possible to arrive readily at a value which will give a negative indication in the absence of protein and a marked color change in the presence of protein. For convenience the foregoing procedure is referred to in the examples given below as the pH adjusting procedure.
The reactivity of many proteins is enhanced by denaturation of the protein. Denaturation can be brought about by a high salt concentration such as is present in many of the examples given below, due to the high concentration of buffer present. Also, highly acid solutions have the effect of acting to denature many proteins. Such denaturation may result in precipitating the protein from its solution. It is thus evident that in some of the examples given below the buffers may perform a dual role in that they both maintain the pH of the system constant, and act to denature the protein as well.
Certain acid substances some of which are commonly regarded as protein precipitants and denaturants, such as trichloracetic acid and sulfosalicylic acid, also act as buffers in the sense that they provide a highly acid medium which does not change its pH substantially on addition of small amounts of alkali. Moreover, in some cases the polychromatic substance may also act as a protein denaturant. If neither the polychromatic substance nor the buffer acts as a denaturant, it may be advantageous to add a protein denaturant as an independent component of the present composition. Many substances which are known to denature proteins may be employed, e.g. salts of heavy metals, urea in high concentrations, alkaloidal reagents referred to above, salts in high concentrations, high acidities and alkalinities, various detergents and other known denaturing agents.
In order to point out more fully the nature of the present invention the following specific examples will be given of typical compositions falling within the scope of the invention:
Example 1 A protein indicator was prepared by dissolving 10 grams of citric acid monohydrate and 800 mg. of sodium citrate dihydrate in ml. of 0.04% aqueous brom- '5 phenol blue. Strips of Whatman No. 41 filt er paper were dipped in this solution and dried in airat room temperature. s
A series of test solutions were prepared by dissolving in normal urine specimens various quantities of Armour bovine plasma albumin. Pieces of test paper prepared as described'were dipped momentarily in each" of the test olutions and the color observed visually at the end of 15 to 20 seconds'with results given below.
Percent protein: Colorof paper, Yellow.
0.05 Greenish yellow. 0.15 Green.
0.3 Bluish green. 0.6 Greenish blue, 2.5 L...';. l Blue.
From the foregoing'results it-is apparent that the protein indicator prepared as described giyes a very sensitive and accurate indication of the presence of albumin in urine. Other tests with this indicator paper have shown that it is quite specific to albumin and that it is substantiallynonresponsive to other proteins such as gamma globulin.
Example '2 Que. milliliter of the solution of Example .1 into which the filter paper was dipped was inixedwith 6 milliliter samples of urinecontaining varying amounts of. protein.
It was fjo undthat the protein content of the samples was indicated by readily visible color changes. i
The following examples set forth compositions which have been used in preparing test papers as in Example 1, which test papers give satisfactory color changes in the presence of protein. All solutions are aqueous unless other- (dissolved in enough water to form 6 ml. of solution) 3 N sodium hydroxide added until orange pink color develops. Then pH adjusting procedure used to achieve optimum pH.
Example 6 M1. Bromphenol blue (0.04%) 7.5 Sulfosalicylic acid (15%) 2.5
3 N sodium hydroxide added until orange color develops. Then pH adjusting procedure used to achieve optimum This solution can be used not only for the preparation of test papers but also for direct addition to a proteincontaining solution as in Example 2.
[Example 9 Bromphenol blue (0.05%) -4-.. 5 Tartaric acid (2 M) 9.8 Sodium tartrate dihydrate (2 M) 2.5
This solution is preferably applied to the paper'hot to avoid crystallization. 1
Example 10 1 i Ml. Bromphenol blue (0.05%) 5 Tartaric acid (2 M) 9.8 Sodium tartrate dihydrate (2 M) 4 This solution is preferably applied to the paper .hot in order to avoid crystallization. v
Example 11 Bromphenol blue (0.02%) ml 20 Malonic acid ..g.... 5 Sodium bicarbonate g 3 Example 12' Bromcresol green (01% in 30% ethanol) -4 4 Tartaric acid (2 M) 5 Sodium tartrate dihydrate (2 M) 4 I This solution is preferably applied to the paper but in order to avoid crystallization.
Example 13 Sodium alizarine sulfonate (0.1%) 4 .3 ml. of a solution of g. citric acid monohydrate and 8 g. sodium citrate dihydrate in 500 ml of water.
Sodium citrate 1 N) 6 Example 14 Alizarine (0.1%) 4 3 ml. of a solution of 100 g. citric acid monohydrate and 8 g. sodium citrate dihydrate in 500 ml. of water.
It is of course to be understood that the foregoing examples are illustrative only and that numerous changes can be made in the ingredients, conditions and proportions set forth without departing from the spirit of the invention asset forth in the appended claims.
I claim as my invention:
1. An indicator for indicating the presence and amount of protein in a fluid by means of color changes in said indicator when contacted with a protein-containing fluid, said indicator comprising a piece of absorbent paper having deposited therein (1) a polychromatic substance chang ing color on reaction with protein and adaptable to use as a pH indicator, and (2) a solid buffer for maintaining said indicator, when it is contacted with a protein-containing fluid, substantially isoyhdric at a pH at which said substance changes color in the presence of protein but which is below the pH range within which said substance is adaptable to use as a pH indicator.
2. An indicator according to claim 1- and wherein said polychromatic substance is bromphenol blue.
3. An indicator according to claim 1 and wherein said polychromatic substance is bromcresol green.
4. An indicator according to claim 1 and wherein said polychromatic substance is thymol blue.
5. Anindicator according to claim 1 and wherein said polychromatic substance is methyl violet 5B.
6. An indicator according to claim 1 and wherein said polychromatic substance is sodium alizarine sulfonate.
7. An indicator according-to claim 1 and wherein said bufier is essentially composed of citric acid and a watersoluble citrate.
8. An indicator according to claim 1 and wherein said butter is essentially composed of tartaric acid and a water-- soluble tartrate.
9. A dry test paper for indicating the presence and estimating the quantity of albumin in urine by' means of color changes in said paper in the presence of albumin, which test paper comprises a piece of absorbent paper having deposited therein (1) a polychromatic dye changing color on reaction with protein, said dye being a substance adaptable to use as a pH indicator, and (2) a solid buffer for maintaining said dye substantially isohydric, in the presence of urine, at a pH at which said dye changes color in the presence of protein but which is below the pH range within which said substance is adaptable to use as a pH' indicator.
10. A method for determining the presence and amount of protein in a fluid by means of color changes in a protein-sensitive polychromatic substance, which comprises contacting said fluid with a piece of porous paper having deposited therein (1) a polychromatic substance chang- References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,848,308 8/1958 Free 23253 2,862,796 12/1958 Gomberg 23-253 OTHER REFERENCES Cohn: Indicators and Test Papers, pp. 180, 181, 207, 208 (1899).
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Disclaimer and Dedication 3,485,587.Albert S. Keaton, Weehawken, NJ. PROTEIN INDICATOR. Patent dated Dec. 23, 1969. Disclaimer and Dedication filed June 20, 1980, by the assignee, Miles Laboratories, I no. Hereby disclaims and dedicates to the Public the term of this patent subsequent to June 20, 1980.
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|10 Oct 1978
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|Burroughs Wellcome Co.
|Chemical testing systems
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|25 Aug 1981
|Allied Chemical Corporation
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|Eastman Kodak Company
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|7 Apr 1977
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|27 Jan 1982
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|European Classification


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... on top of grilled bread nestled in broccoli rabe sauteed with garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. I couldn't wait to cut into the cheese and see the oozing, creamy center but unfortunately our burrata didn't ooze. In fact, the center was mostly solid. It still had that creamy, buttery flavor, but the "wow" factor was missing.
I served this as a first course before we ate the rollatini. Everyone enjoyed it, but I think I need to find a market that sells it freshly made.
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Oh my god...that looks beautiful! I cannot WAIT to see if my town's market will order it for us! I come from an all Italian-American town, so they should have it! If not, I'll totally repremand them! hahaReplyDelete
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I think you and SP need some cows...or at least one so that you can make your own cheeses.ReplyDelete
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Variation transcriptions of Brigham include Brig, Briggham, and Bringham.
Other variants of Brigham include the diminutive forms Brigg (English) and Briggs (English).
See also the related category settlement (village).
Brigham is an infrequently used baby name for boys. It is not listed in the top 1000 names. In 2016, out of the group of boy names directly linked to Brigham, Briggs was the most regularly used.
Baby names that sound like Brigham include Baren, Barram, Barran, Barren, Barrom, Barrum, Barum, Bayron, Bercan, Bergen, Beron, Bertchen, Berwen, Beryan, Beyren, Beyron, Biren, Brackan, Bracken, and Brackin.
† Pronunciation for Brigham: B as in "be (B.IY)" ; R as in "race (R.EY.S)" ; IH as in "it (IH.T)" ; G as in "grin (G.R.IH.N)" ; AE as in "at (AE.T)" ; M as in "me (M.IY)"
A famous person named Brigham is Religious Figure, Brigham Young, born 1 June 1801 - 29 August 1877, Whitingham, Vermont.


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Used Canon LEGRIA HF R56 High Definition Camcorder - Brown
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The Canon LEGRIA HF R56 High Definition Camcorder in brown features a 57x advanced zoom and a Full HD CMOS sensor that allows you to capture far away subjects in detail with excellent colour reproduction, even in low light. Share your creations effortlessly with your friends and family with built-in Wi-Fi technology and enjoy steady footage with Intelligent IS (Image Stabilisation). Operation is ...Back to top
The Key Features
- Create and share precious memories
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Full HD video recording
- HD CMOS sensor
- 57x Advanced Zoom
- Optical Image Stabilisation
- 7.5cm touch screen
- Cinema-look filter
- 8GB built-in memory and SDXC memory card slot (card not included)
Product Specification
|Battery Life
|2 hours 10 mins
|Battery Model
|USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, HDMI mini
|Digital Zoom (x)
|Included Accessories
|Compact power adaptor CA-110, USB cable, Battery pack BP-718, High-speed HDMI cable
|Maximum Resolution
|Optical Zoom (x)
|Recording Format
|Recording Media
|8GB Hard Drive + SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Card
|Screen Size (Inches)
|Size (mm)
|53.0 x 57.0 x 116 mm
|Still Image
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