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I have written about Iron Man 3 before (my May 11, 2012 posting) in the context of its nanotechnology inspirations, specifically, the Extremis Armor. For anyone not familiar with the story, I have a few bits which will bring you up to speed before getting to Shuming Nie's commentary and some recent research into injectable nano-networks, which seems highly relevant to the Iron Man 3 discourse. First, here's an excerpt from my May 11, 2012 posting,
In a search for Extremis, I found out that this story reboots the Iron Man mythology by incorporating nanotechnology and alchemy to create a new armor, the Extremis Armor, from the Extremis Armor website (I strongly suggest going to the website and reading the full text which includes a number of illustrative images if you find this sort of thing interesting),
When a bio-tech weapon of mass destruction was unleashed, Tony Stark threw himself onto the bleeding edge between science and alchemy, combining nanotechnology and his Iron Man armor. The result, which debuted in Iron Man, Vol. IV, issue 5, was the Extremis Armor, Model XXXII, Mark I, which made him the most powerful hero in the world–but not without a price.
There were two key parts to this Extremis-enhanced suit. The first part is the golden Undersheath, the protective interface between Stark's nervous system and the second chief part, the External Suit Devices (ESDs), a.k.a. the red armor plating.
The Undersheath to the Iron Man suit components was super-compressed and stored in the hollows of Stark's bones. The sheath material exited through skeletal pores and slid between all cells to self-assemble a new "skin" around him. This skin provides a complete interface to the Iron Man suit components and can perform numerous other functions. (The process in reverse withdrew the Undersheath back into these specially modified areas of Tony Stark's bone marrow tissue.)
The Undersheath is a nano-network that incorporates peptide-peptide logic (PPL), a molecular computational system made of superconducting plastic impregnated molecular chains. [my emphasis added for May.6.13 posting] The PPL handles, among other things: memory, critical logic paths, comparative "truth" tables, automatic response look-up tables, data storage, communication, and external sensing material interface.
The lattice assembly is a stress-compression truss with powered interstitial joints. This can surround the PPL material and guide it through Stark's body. This steerable, motile lattice framework is commanded by the PPL molecule computational mentality. The metallic component to the lattice is a controlled mimetic artifact that can take on the characteristics of most elements. Even unusual combinations of behaviors such as extreme hardness and flexibility.
The combination of the two nano-scale materials allows for a very dense non-traditional computer that can change the fabric of its design in very powerful ways. The incorporation of the Undersheath in Stark's entire nervous system renders reflex-level computer responses to pan-spectrum stimuli.
Anthony Stark's Bio/Metalo-Mimetic Material concept is a radical departure from the traditional solid-state underpinnings of his prior Iron Man suit designs. Making use of nano-scale assembly technology, "smart" molecules can be made atom by atom. The design allows for simple computers to be linked into a massive parallel computer that synthesizes human thought protocols.
The External Suit Devices (ESDs), the red armor plates, were made via mega-nano technology that has assembled atoms into large, discreet effectors. This allows for the plates to be collapsable to very small volumes for easy storage and carried in Stark's briefcase. The ESDs were commanded by the Undersheath and were self-powered by high-capacity Kasimer plates. They were equipped with large arrays of nano-fans that allow flight. Armoring-up was done by drawing the suit to Stark via a vectored repulsor field, just lightly pushing them from different angles.
The armor's memory-metal technology renders it lightweight and flexible while not in use, but extremely durable when polarized. The armor was strong, of course, but it could be made even stronger by rerouting repulsor input to reinforce the armor's mass.
Stark's skin is now a part of the suit, when engaged. [emphasis mine] Comfort is relative because the suit rapidly responds to any discomfort, from impacts to high temperatures, from itching to scratching. The suit's protocols include semi-autonomy when needed. Where Stark ends and the suit begins is flexible. The exact nature of the artificial Extremis Virus is not known (especially because Stark recompiled the dose, then tweaked the nutrients and suspended metals, radically altering Maya Hansen's [the character Rebecca Hall will reputedly play] formulations). The effect it has had on Stark's body is to allow the presence of so much alien material within his body without trauma.
Because of the bio-interface between Tony and the armor, he could utilize the suit to its fullest potential and also instantly access computers and any digital system worldwide at the speed of thought. He was biologically integrated with his armor, one with it, imbued with unprecedented powers and abilities. He channeled and processed data, emergency signals, and satellite reconnaissance from every law enforcement, military, and intelligence service in the world–in his head. He could send electronic signals and make phone calls with his mind. He could see through satellites. Plus he had the ability to transmit whatever he saw (from his visual cortex) to other people's display screens. The computer's cybernetic link enables him to operate all of the armor's functions, as well as providing a remote link to other computers (as Stark is now part of the armor this connection is seamless). The armor's system was connected to the global mainframe via StarkTech servers.
I also like this more generalized description of the technology in the Wikipedia essay on Extemis Comics (Note: A link has been removed),
Extremis has been referred to as a "virus" constantly since the story. The verbatim description offered by its inventor Maya Hansen, goes: "…Extremis is a super-soldier solution. It's a bio-electronics package, fitted into a few billion graphite nanotubes and suspended in a carrier fluid. [emphasis mine] A magic bullet, like the original super-soldier serum—all fitted into a single injection. It hacks the body's repair center—the part of the brain that keeps a complete blue print of the human body. When we're injured, we refer to that area of the brain to heal properly. Extremis rewrites the repair center. In the first stage, the body essentially becomes an open wound. The normal human blueprint is being replaced with the Extremis blueprint. The brain is being told the body is wrong. Extremis protocol dictates that the subject be placed on life support and intravenously fed nutrients at this point. For the next two or three days, the patient remains unconscious within a cocoon of scabs. (…) Extremis uses the nutrients and body mass to grow new organs. Better ones…"
A Postmedia movie reviewer, Katherine Monk noted this about the plot in her May 3, 2013 review of Iron Man 3 ,
Apparently, back in the early days of genetic engineering, a brilliant, zit-faced scientist (Guy Pearce) offered Tony a piece of a lucrative patent that had the potential to alter the human body, and even regenerate amputated limbs.
Tony walked away from the offer as well as the pretty girl (Rebecca Hall) who worked for the genetic engineer, but in the opening sequence, we see the technology was successfully developed and tested. It makes people superhuman, but it can also make them spontaneously combust, leaving great craters and human casualties behind.
Now for the video commentary, Dr. Shuming Nie, Biomedical Engineering at Emory University, offers some scientific insight into the science and the fiction of 'extremis' as per Iron Man 3 in his YouTube video,
Keeping on the science theme, researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) and other institutions announced an injectable nano-network for diabetics in a May 3, 2013 news release on EurekAlert,
In a promising development for diabetes treatment, researchers have developed a network of nanoscale particles that can be injected into the body and release insulin when blood-sugar levels rise, maintaining normal blood sugar levels for more than a week in animal-based laboratory tests. The work was done by researchers at North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Children's Hospital Boston.
"We've created a 'smart' system that is injected into the body and responds to changes in blood sugar by releasing insulin, effectively controlling blood-sugar levels," says Dr. Zhen Gu, lead author of a paper describing the work and an assistant professor in the joint biomedical engineering program at NC State and UNC Chapel Hill. "We've tested the technology in mice, and one injection was able to maintain blood sugar levels in the normal range for up to 10 days."
Here's how the smart system is achieved,
The new, injectable nano-network is composed of a mixture containing nanoparticles with a solid core of insulin, modified dextran and glucose oxidase enzymes. When the enzymes are exposed to high glucose levels they effectively convert glucose into gluconic acid, which breaks down the modified dextran and releases the insulin. The insulin then brings the glucose levels under control. The gluconic acid and dextran are fully biocompatible and dissolve in the body.
Each of these nanoparticle cores is given either a positively charged or negatively charged biocompatible coating. The positively charged coatings are made of chitosan (a material normally found in shrimp shells), while the negatively charged coatings are made of alginate (a material normally found in seaweed).
When the solution of coated nanoparticles is mixed together, the positively and negatively charged coatings are attracted to each other to form a "nano-network." Once injected into the subcutaneous layer of the skin, the nano-network holds the nanoparticles together and prevents them from dispersing throughout the body. Both the nano-network and the coatings are porous, allowing blood – and blood sugar – to reach the nanoparticle cores.
"This technology effectively creates a 'closed-loop' system that mimics the activity of the pancreas in a healthy patient, releasing insulin in response to glucose level changes," Gu says. "This has the potential to improve the health and quality of life of diabetes patients."
For anyone who's interested in researching further, heres' a citation for and a link to the paper,
Injectable Nano-Network for Glucose-Mediated Insulin Delivery by Zhen Gu, Alex A. Aimetti, Qun Wang, Tram T. Dang, Yunlong Zhang, Omid Veiseh, Hao Cheng, Robert S. Langer, and Daniel G. Anderson. ACS Nano, Article ASAP DOI: 10.1021/nn400630x Publication Date (Web): May 2, 2013
Copyright © 2013 American Chemical Society
The paper is behind a paywall. Meanwhile, there are discussions about moving these injectable nano-networks into human clinical trials. As Nie notes, Iron Man 3 hints at new medical technologies which will be achievable in the next 10 or so years, although we may have to wait 100 to 150 years for Extremis armor.


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Principal Proposed Uses
- General Stress Reduction
- Low Back Pain
- Other Forms of Muscular Pain
Other Proposed Uses
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Bulimia
- Cancer Treatment Support
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Eczema
- Fibromyalgia
- HIV Support
- Iliotibial Band Pain
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Migraine Headaches
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neck Pain
- Neonatal Sepsis (Life-threatening Infection in Premature Infants)
- Osteoarthritis
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Pregnancy Support
- Quitting Smoking
- Recovery from Severe Burns
- Spinal Cord Injury
Along with herbal treatment , touch-based therapy is undoubtedly one of the most ancient forms of medical care. We instinctively stroke and rub areas of our body that hurt; massage therapy develops this instinct into a professional treatment. There is no doubt that massage relieves pain and induces relaxation at least temporarily; besides that, it feels good! Whether it offers any lasting benefits, however, remains unclear.
Forms of Massage
There are many schools of massage. In most cases, massage therapists combine several techniques, although there are also purists who stick to one method. The most common technique is Swedish massage, which combines long strokes and gentle kneading movements that primarily affect surface muscle tissues. Deep-tissue massage utilizes greater pressure to reach deeper levels of muscles. This may be called the "hurts-good-and-feels-great-after" approach. Shiatsu or acupressure massage also uses deep pressure, but according to the principles of acupuncture theory. (Acupuncture is so similar to acupressure that we have elected to discuss studies of acupressure in the acupuncture article rather than here.) Neuromuscular massage (such as the St. John Method of Neuromuscular Therapy) applies strong pressure to tender spots, technically known as trigger points.
Several other techniques are best described as relatives of massage. Rolfing® Structural Integration aims to affect not muscles, but the connective tissue (fascia) surrounding muscles and everything else in the body. This highly organized technique aims to permanently improve the body's structure. Reflexology is a form of foot massage based on the theory that the whole body is reflected in the foot.
How Does Massage Work?
There are many theories about how massage might work, but none have been proved true. Little doubt exists that massage temporarily increases blood circulation in the massaged area, but it is not clear that this makes any lasting difference. Some massage therapists and massage therapy schools promote the notion that massage breaks up calcium deposits in the muscle, but there is no objective substantiation for this claim.
A completely different explanation is that massage promotes healing in a more general way, by reducing stress and inducing relaxation. Massage also satisfies the basic human need to be touched.
Some forms of massage (such as Rolfing Structural Integration, acupressure, and reflexology) have elaborate theories behind them. However, there is little to no scientific evidence for these theories 44 ; moreover, there is some evidence that the theory behind reflexology is incorrect. 1
What Is Massage Therapy Used For?
Massage is most commonly used to relieve muscular tension and promote relaxation. It is also said to be helpful as an aid to the treatment of various conditions, including attention deficit disorder (ADD) , asthma , autism , bedsores, bulimia , cystic fibrosis, diabetes , eczema , fibromyalgia , HIV , iliotibial band pain , juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain , lymphedema , neck pain , premenstrual syndrome (PMS) , pregnancy , severe burns, and spinal cord injury .
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Massage Therapy?
Although there is some evidence that massage may be helpful for various medical purposes, in general the evidence is not strong. 2 There are several reasons for this, but one is most fundamental: Even with the best of intentions, it is difficult to properly ascertain the effectiveness of a hands-on therapy like massage.
Only one form of study can truly prove that a treatment is effective: the double-blind, placebo-controlled trial . (For more information on why such studies are so crucial, see Why Does This Database Rely on Double-blind Studies? ) However, it isn't possible to fit massage into a study design of this type. What could researchers use for placebo massage? And how could they make sure that both participants and practitioners would be kept in the dark regarding who was receiving real massage and who was receiving fake massage? The fact is, they can't.
Because of these problems, all studies of massage fall short of optimum design. Many have compared massage to no treatment. However, studies of this type cannot provide reliable evidence about the efficacy of a treatment. If a benefit is seen, there is no way to determine whether it was caused by massage specifically, or just attention generally. (Attention alone will almost always produce some reported benefit.)
More meaningful trials used some sort of fake treatment for the control group, such as phony laser acupuncture. However, using a placebo treatment that is very different in form from the treatment under study is less than ideal. One study (discussed below) compared real reflexology against fake reflexology. However, it is quite likely that the reflexologists at least unconsciously conveyed more enthusiasm and optimism when performing the real therapy than the fake therapy; this, too, could affect the outcome. It has been suggested that the only way to get around this last problem would be to compare the effectiveness of trained practitioners against actors trained only enough to provide a simulation of treatment; however, such studies have not been reported.
Still other studies have simply involved giving people massages and seeing whether they improved. These trials are particularly meaningless; it has been long since proven that both participants and examining physicians will at least think that they observe improvement in people given a treatment, whether or not the treatment does anything on its own.
Finally, other trials have compared massage to competing therapies, such as acupuncture or relaxation therapy . Unfortunately, when you compare unproven therapies to each other, the results cannot possibly prove that any of the tested treatments are effective.
Given these caveats, the following is a summary of what science knows about the effects of massage.
Low Back Pain
Although the evidence is far from complete, it does appear that massage may offer benefits for low back pain . 3 However, these benefits may last for only short term.
One study compared massage to fake laser therapy in 107 people with low-back pain. The results indicate that massage is more effective than fake laser therapy for relieving low back pain, and that massage therapy combined with exercise and posture training is even more effective. 4
Another study compared acupuncture, massage, and self-care education in 262 people with persistent back pain. 5 By the end of the 10-week treatment period, massage had shown itself more effective than self-care (or acupuncture). However, at a 1-year follow-up, there was no difference in symptoms between the massage group and the self-care group.
In another study, acupressure-style massage was more effective than Swedish massage for the treatment of low back pain. 6
In a review of 13 randomized trials, researchers concluded that massage may be effective for nonspecific low back pain, and the beneficial effects can last for up to 1 year in patients suffering from chronic pain. 48 They also noted that exercise and education appear to enhance the effectiveness of massage. A subsequent large study involving 401 adults (aged 20-65 years old) with nonspecific back pain were randomized to one of three groups: structural massage, relaxation massage, or usual care. 51 At 10 weeks, the patients in the massage groups had improved function and fewer symptoms compared to the usual care group. But unlike the previous review, there were no differences, though, at weeks 26 and 52.
Massage therapy has been studied for its benefits in managing the symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment. In a randomized study investigating the effects of massage on 348 advanced cancer patients suffering from moderate to severe pain, the researchers found that, compared to simple touch, massage was significantly more effective at reducing pain and improving mood immediately following treatment, but the effect was not sustained. 47 The authors of a review of 10 massage therapy studies were unable to draw firm conclusions about its benefits for a wide range of symptoms in patient undergoing treatment for cancer. 46 A subsequent trial, however, offers tentative evidence that massage therapy may be helpful for people who have bone pain from cancer that has spread. Seventy-two people were randomized to receive massage therapy or simply attention from a therapist for about 40-45 minutes for 3 days in a row. 53 Those in the massage group reported less pain.
Massage without aromatherapy has shown promise for reducing nausea caused by chemotherapy. 41 However, a small randomized trial found that effleurage massage, a common massage technique, had no significant effect on anxiety, depression, or quality of life among 22 women undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer. 43
Other Conditions
Preliminary controlled trials of varying quality suggest that massage may provide benefit in a number of conditions, including the following:
- Anorexia nervosa 8
- Asthma in children 9
- Autism 10
- Bulimia 11
- Cystic fibrosis 12
- Anxiety 13,50
- Diabetes 14
- Eczema 15
- Fibromyalgia 16-19
- Iliotibial band pain (a form of tendonitis that can cause knee or hip pain) 20
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 21
- Migraine headaches 22,39
- Pregnancy and childbirth 23-25,54
- Quitting smoking 26
- Burn recovery 27
- Spinal cord injury 28
One study found that massaging premature infants 3 times daily for 10 days at acupressure locations resulted in greater weight compared to similar infants receiving routine care. 49
One study commonly cited as evidence that ordinary massage therapy is helpful for PMS was flawed by the absence of a control group. 29 However, a better-designed trial compared reflexology against fake reflexology in 38 women with PMS symptoms and found evidence that real reflexology was more effective. 30
Study results are mixed on whether massage can improve measures of immune function in people with HIV . 31-33
One study found that massage is less effective than acupuncture for chronic neck pain . 34 In fact, in this trial massage was no more effective than fake acupuncture.
A review of the literature published in 1997 suggests that massage is not helpful for preventing pressure sores (bedsores). 35
Several studies indicate that massage combined with aromatherapy may be helpful for relieving anxiety . 36 One study evaluated this combination therapy for treating anxiety and/or depression in people undergoing treatment for cancer . 40 The treatment did appear to provide some short-term benefits.
A 2008 review could find no convincing evidence for the effectiveness of massage therapy against depression in general. 42
Researchers analyzed 4 studies investigating the benefits of manual therapy (including massage therapy, joint mobilization, and manipulation ) for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. 52 The results were inconclusive. Although one of the studies (involving 68 people) did find that massage therapy helped to improve pain and function, it was compared to no intervention rather than another treatment or a placebo.
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammation of the bladder lining of unknown cause, which can lead to c intense pelvic pain. One type of treatment that has been studied for this condition is called myofascial physical therapy. After locating painful and tender sites in the pelvic floor muscles, the therapist manipulates these areas with her fingers to release tight muscle fibers. A study involving 81 women with interstitial cystitis and pelvic area pain were randomized to receive myofascial physical therapy or global (whole-body) massage therapy for 10 treatments. 55 Those who received the myofascial approach experienced an improvement in their overall symptoms, but not in bladder pain specifically.
In a randomized trial of 60 children with asthma , adding a nightly massage by one of their parents to their usual asthma treatment significantly improved lung function compared to children receiving their usual treatment alone. 56
There is some evidence that reflexology may be beneficial for patients with multiple sclerosis parasthesia (sensation of burning, tingling, prickling, or numbness). A review evaluating 4 studies found improvement with 11 weeks of therapy. 57
How to Choose a Massage Therapist
As with all medical therapies, it is best to choose a licensed practitioner. Where licensure is not available, your best bet is to seek a referral from a qualified and knowledgeable medical practitioner. However, most US states license massage therapists.
Note that massage, like other hands-on therapies, involves personal talents that go beyond specific training, certification, or licensure: Some people are simply gifted with their hands. Furthermore, what works for one person may not work for another. For these reasons, some trial and error is often necessary to find the best massage therapist for you.
Safety Issues
Massage is generally safe. 38 However, it can sometimes exacerbate pain temporarily, even when properly performed. In addition, if massage is performed too forcefully on fragile people, bone fractures and other internal injuries are possible. However, licensed massage therapists have been trained in ways to avoid causing these problems. Machines designed to perform elements of massage may be less safe. 37
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO CAM Review Board
- Review Date: 09/2014 -
- Update Date: 09/18/2014 -

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You've gotta love a really great, creative idea. And it's even better when there are some really great people behind it. That's why I was so excited to be invited to be a founding member of Art Gallery Fabrics' new "Fat Quarter Gang."
The idea of the Fat Quarter Gang is pretty simple: the oh so lovely Pat Bravo rounded up a group of bloggers and designers to form a little sewing group of sorts -- a sewing group that would combine their fresh, new sewing ideas with all of the gorgeous new fabrics coming out of Art Gallery HQ. Then, once a week, a member of the group would share a new pattern or project idea on the Art Gallery Fabrics blog.
And so, from the streets of Miami, the Fat Quarter Gang was born.
But Pat, Anais, and the creative troupe at Art Gallery took their idea to the next level by totally embracing -- in a fun, lighthearted way, of course -- the "gang" part of the Fat Quarter Gang. So each of us, as sweet and gentle as we may appear to be on our blogs -- embraced our inner sewing bada$$ and took some (completely embarrassing) member photos.
Here's mine:
- Body Pillow by Rachel of P.S. I Quilt
- Ruffled Pouch Tutorial by Lee of Freshly Pieced
- Patchwork Bunting by Jeni of In Color Order
- Every project that gets posted will have a giveaway for the EXACT fabrics used in the project over at the members blog (rules to that giveaway will be posted in each project). We will also randomly select lucky people to win patterns and such through the Fat Quarter Gang Flickr group. Feel free to post your projects as you make them... you never know when we are in the giving mood (and that's often.)
- Have a blog and think you can hang with the gang? There are 4 guest spots open for blogging "newbies." After all 12 bloggers have posted their tutorials, the gang will have a spot open for a guest blogger (that could be you!) to post their project tutorial. This pattern will repeat itself for 1 year so you have 4 spots available.
- Also, if you have a blog, you can follow the gang by grabbing a "FQG button" located on the right side of the Art Gallery Fabrics blog!
Think you got what it takes? Submit your project ideas along with a link to your blog to firstname.lastname@example.com. Who knows, you might end up with your own gang name and pic too.
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Grado SR325is Headphones Review
Quality sound and industrial chic
Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
A little while back I told you about my experience with the Grado SR80i headphones. I'm continuing my exploration today with a model a little higher up the line — the Grado SR325is headphones.
No-nonsense industrial design, built to last
When I took these headphones out of the box, one thought occurred me: I've had spark plug wires smaller than this cable. Okay, I'm exaggerating. But the eight-conductor connecting cable's gauge is impressive, and it's hard to imagine that this cable would restrict the signal path in any way.
Follow those cables up to the business end: now we're talking. The sturdy metal and plastic enclosure has a bit more heft than the entry-level SR80i. The construction is solid and has a decidedly stripped-down industrial look. The earcups feature a structured foam pad with a beveled edge for better ear clearance in the chamber. More of the pressure from the headband is focused on the outside of the ear, so the comfort level isn't as high as it is on the SR80i's. The design has acoustic advantages though, as I noticed the upgrade in better tonal balance.
Results across the musical spectrum
First, a disclaimer. These headphones would probably benefit best from getting their signal from a good headphone amplifier. Initially, I was just feeding them with a signal directly out of the my iPhone® 4's jack, with flat EQ and no limiting. The headphones seemed a little underpowered, but they took the signal efficiently. Even with this less-than-ideal setup, they delivered clean, balanced voicing at an acceptable volume.
One of my early listens was to Stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks" concerto, a work for 15 instruments. These headphones brought every voice into the clear, making an expansive yet coherent soundstage. The occasional muddying that I had come to expect from my workaday earbuds was nowhere to be heard.
When I switched genres to acoustic guitar, all the details of the flatpicking and fingerstyle string attacks came through clearly. It was only when I got to rock, the stadium rock of the 80's specifically, that things seemed a bit less defined. This could have been a feature of a) the compression of the original file and b) the fact I wasn't feeding much of a signal from my over-matched iPhone output.
Even a small, portable headphone amp like
the NuForce uDAC-2 can make a big difference
in headphone performance.
My editor reappeared halfway through my evaluation with a much-appreciated loan: a NuForce uDAC-2 headphone amp. The uDAC-2 has a USB plug, so I couldn't use it with my iPhone — I had to connect it to my laptop. It did offer two advantages, though. The first was that the amp let the headphones operate at full power (something they couldn't do with the smaller power flow coming from the iPhone). The second was that the uDAC-2 bypassed my computer's sound card, and processed the digital signal with its own more sophisticated processor.
Time to light the stadium rock candle, I thought. After attaching the amp to my trusty MacBook® Pro, Van Halen's Panama lit up the headphones with enough presence so that co-workers' heads turned, hearing the leakage through the open-air earcup design. With my new upgrade, the bass became more clear and defined, while still staying in balance with Eddie's guitar and DLR's vocals.
I now had to hear a bit of everything. Joe Pass. Brahms. Mumford and Sons. They Might Be Giants. Earth, Wind and Fire.
Aside: Did you know that Earth, Wind and Fire was used to sell almost every stereo system from 1976 to 1981? At least it seemed like it to me back then, haunting the stereo stores for entertainment as I did. If you listen to them on these headphones, you'll understand why. Those engineers pushed the available technology to squeeze out every bit of dynamics and frequency range that they could. They set a standard for large group recording that laid down the gauntlet for future generations of musical technicians. The downside was this: everything sounded pretty good playing those tunes. Those recordings sold a lot of mediocre gear. So remember, it's important to listen to every genre you enjoy when evaluating equipment.
I had no complaints with how the SR325is headphones handled the odd meanderings of my song collection. All the tracks were clear, clean, and, most importantly, fairly free of color. I felt like I was getting a lot of the original engineers' intent. Like the SR80i's, these headphones probably won't please the mega bass, "punch-your-lights-out" crowd. But they will provide you with more of a "reference" experience, especially at lower listening volumes.
Bulletproof, not cushy
The SR325is headphones are a bit heavier than the SR80i's. Couple that with the beveled earcup design I mentioned earlier, and I found that after a few hours, I had a bit of physical fatigue from the compression on the outside of my ears and the top of my head. The actual listening experience was clean, though, and there was no equivalent listening fatigue. To be fair, there aren't many over-the-ear headphones that don't make me want to take a break once in a while. And actually, our ears need that break too, so listen responsibly.
Clean across the board
I found the Grado SR325is headphones to be a solid upgrade from the Grado SR80i's, one that is worth the extra cash after considering all variables. If you can swing a headphone amp in the bargain, you'll have a listening solution that can make your music collection come alive, while adding a touch of "industrial chic" to your favorite listening space.
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Netflix Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan
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LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced that its Board of Directors adopted a stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan" or "Plan") and declared a dividend distribution of one right ("Right") for each outstanding share of Netflix common stock.
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The Rights Plan is intended to protect Netflix and its stockholders from efforts to obtain control of Netflix that the Board of Directors determines are not in the best interests of Netflix and its stockholders, and to enable all stockholders to realize the long-term value of their investment in Netflix. The Rights Plan is not intended to interfere with any merger, tender or exchange offer or other business combination approved by the Board of Directors.
Pursuant to the Plan, Netflix is issuing one Right for each current share of common stock outstanding at the close of business on November 2, 2012. Initially, these rights will not be exercisable and will trade with the shares of Netflix's common stock. If the Rights become exercisable, each Right will entitle stockholders to buy one one-thousandth of a share of a new series of participating preferred stock at an exercise price of $350 per Right.
The Rights will be exercisable only if a person or group acquires 10% (or 20% in the case of institutional investors filing on Schedule 13G, as described in the Rights Plan) or more of Netflix's common stock in a transaction not approved by Netflix's Board of Directors. If a person or group acquires 10% (or 20% in the case of 13G institutional investors) or more of Netflix's outstanding common stock, each Right will entitle its holder (other than such person or members of such group) to purchase, at the Right's exercise price (subject to adjustment as provided in the Plan), a number of shares of Netflix's common stock having a then-current market value of twice the exercise price.
In addition, if after a person or group acquires 10% (or 20% in the case of 13G institutional investors) or more of Netflix's outstanding common stock, Netflix merges into another company, an acquiring entity merges into Netflix or Netflix sells or transfers more than 50% of its assets, cash flow or earning power, then each Right will entitle the holder thereof to purchase, for the exercise price, a number of shares of common stock of the person engaging in the transaction having a then-current market value of twice the exercise price. The acquiring person will not be entitled to exercise these Rights.
Netflix's Board of Directors may redeem the Rights for $0.001 per Right at any time before an event that causes the Rights to become exercisable. The Rights will expire on November 2, 2015, unless the Rights have previously been redeemed by the Board of Directors.
Additional details about the Rights Plan will be contained in a Form 8-K to be filed by Netflix with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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With more than 30 million streaming members in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Nordics, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV programs. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV programs streamed over the Internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, Internet-connected TVs, home theater systems, digital video recorders and Internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, over 800 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.
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Quick catchphrases, glib sloganeering, avoidance of issues, slick and clever campaigns — they're not just signposts of modern presidential paraphernalia. Just look at some Abraham Lincoln ads.
Quick catchphrases, glib sloganeering, avoidance of issues, slick and clever campaigns — they're not just signposts of modern presidential paraphernalia. Just look at some Abraham Lincoln ads. "They had to get images out there that didn't make him look so damn homely," says Frederick Voss, co-curator of "Packaging Presidents: Two Centuries of Campaigns and Candidates," an exhibit opening at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. "They had to make him look better than he actually is, and they came up with some prints that did." Diversionary tactics aside, Voss sees the texture of American society woven into 200 years of silk banners, stamped buttons and even plastic-wrapped cigarette boxes meant to promote presidential politicking. "A primary example of this is the wonderful Polk-Dallas silk banner from 1844 that's all hand-embroidered," Voss says. "Just think of the commitment, the work that went into the creation of this thing that was going to be used at, what, two or maybe three demonstrations. To me, that speaks volumes about what presidential elections meant to the electorate at that time." Working with Rick Beard, executive director of the museum and library, Voss cultivated more than 350 original presidential-campaign artifacts from the early 1800s to the present. From 1971 until his retirement in 2004, Voss was chief historian for the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Opening on "Super Tuesday" and running through Election Day, the exhibit largely is drawn from the private collection of Merrill Berman, of Scarsdale, N.Y. with a smattering of pieces from the library's vault. "Merrill is interested in American history, so he does see these things as tokens of our past and of our political past," Voss says. "But equally, if not more, impelling for him are the graphic aspects. He puts a good deal of emphasis on design in his collecting and condition." Voss acknowledges that visually, there's a sort of "unpremeditated graphic charm" to older pieces, and that modern-day yard signs and billboards might lack a similar pictorial punch. Alongside more familiar propaganda with slogans such as "I like Ike (for Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1952 presidential bid) or "I'm just wild about Harry" (for Harry S. Truman's 1948 pursuit of office) are lesser-known pins, handbills and antagonistic rants on family values and religious beliefs. History-book parties such as the Know-Nothings, Greenbacks and Progressives are included, along with more modern independent candidates such as Ross Perot. Should you feel time hasn't been kind to your favorite commander-in-chief, his name might be among the 12 options for best President of all time from which visitors can vote for their favorite. TV hasn't been forgotten — from Lyndon B. Johnson's infamous "Daisy" ad to viewing the historic 1960 John F. Kennedy-Richard Nixon debates through a camera used by Chicago station WBBM to cover them. "If you really think about how these things were created and used, and then contextualize them a bit in your imagination, they're really quite wonderful," Voss says. "They do help to bring things to life." Nick Rogers can be reached at email@example.com. Read his blog at blogs.sj-r.com/unpaintedhuffhines. "Packaging Presidents: Two Centuries of Campaigns and Candidates" WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Nov. 4 WHERE: Illinois Gallery, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 112 N. Sixth St., Springfield, Ill. ADMISSION: $7.50 for adults, $5.50 for seniors 62 and older, military members and students, $3.50 for children 5-15 and free for children younger than 5


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Lagos, Nigeria, April 19, 2013--Two Nigerian journalists and their employer have been charged with forgery in connection with their publication of a memo reported to be from President Goodluck Jonathan, according to news reports. If convicted, the journalists could face life terms.
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday charged Tony Amokeodo, news editor of the independent daily Leadership, and Chibuzo Ukaibe, the paper's political reporter, along with Leadership Group Limited, the paper's parent company, with 10 counts of conspiracy and forgery, according to news reports. The prosecution cited a document published on the cover of the paper's April 3 edition that it said had been forged.
The document, a purported presidential memorandum, said the president had planned to increase gas prices and sabotage a merger of opposition political parties by targeting their leaders' business interests in the run-up to the 2015 elections. The paper wrote an accompanying story. The president's office has denied that the document is authentic and said it was designed to mislead the public and discredit the president, news reports said.
Journalists with Leadership have said they believe the document is genuine and are standing by their story. Amokeodo and Ukaibe, along with representatives from Leadership Group Limited will appear in court on April 23, reports said.
If convicted of forging and publishing a document with a faked presidential seal, the journalists could face life in prison under Nigeria's Criminal Code. If convicted on the other charges, which include conspiracy, the journalists could face up to 58 years in prison, reports said. It is unclear what the consequences will be for Leadership's parent company, if convicted.
"The severity of these charges is an attempt to crack down on critical journalism and silence opposition voices," said CPJ Deputy Director Robert Mahoney. "The charges against the Leadership journalists should be dropped immediately."
Police last week arrested and detained Amokeodo and Ukaibe overnight in an attempt to get them to disclose their source for the document. They were released without charge on the condition that they report daily to the police. When the journalists reported to police headquarters on Monday, they were re-arrested and kept overnight, and taken to court the next day, Leadership reported.
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Tahoe ski resorts will be open for business by Thanksgiving thanks to recent snow storms and cold-enough conditions that allowed for even more man-made snow-making.
The Sierra mountains have received several feet of snow in the past month and there are two more storms headed that way before the holiday.
NBC Bay Area meteorologist Jeff Ranieri said the storms will hit Friday and late Sunday. He says they are not as strong as earlier storms, but will bring several more inches of new snow to the higher elevations.
Even ahead of the holiday weekend, Heavenly and Northstar opened for skiers and snow boarders. People lined up at the Gondola line at Heavenly under sunny skies Wednesday morning for the first runs of the year.
It's going to be a white Thanksgiving," said Chief Marketing Officer Andy Chapman of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association.
"Opening a couple days earlier than planned may not seem like a big difference to the casual observer," said Heavenly GM Pete Sonntag. "But the effort and commitment to the guest experience that this early opening demonstrates is what Heavenly is all about. We'll do whatever it takes to deliver the highest level experience for our guests."
Sonntag says even though there isn't a lot of terrain open right now, what he has open is "really good."
Here are the opening dates as we know them:
- Heavenly Mountain Resort: Wednesday, November 14th
- Northstar California Resort: Wednesday, November 14th
- Kirkwood Mountain Resort: Friday, November 16th
- Squaw Valley: Friday, November 16th
- Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe: Wednesday, November 21st
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Australian Daniel Arzani signed for Celtic in August 2018 on a 2 year loan deal from Manchester City. Arazani is looking forward to teaming up with fellow international team mate Tom Rogic in the upcoming season. Arzani made his international debut in 2018 in a friendly match and later in the month went on to become the youngest player ever to appear for Australia at a World Cup.


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Warm sunshine Sunday afternoon in Metro Detroit
Highs between 80, 85 degrees
DETROIT – Beautiful summer-like weather returns Sunday with Detroiters getting a glimpse of the Extra Supermoon early in the morning and maybe a few Perseid meteors at night.
Sunday afternoon will be mostly sunny and warm with highs in the low and middle 80s. Conditions will be perfect for trips to the pool or beach and outdoor weddings or barbeques.
Sunday evening will be fair and mild with temperatures in the 70s.
A few more clouds will gather Sunday night with lows in the 60s by Monday morning.
Monday and Tuesday will be cloudier with showers and thunderstorms moving in and developing. It will be cooler with the gray skies. Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 70s Monday and in the middle 70s Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday will be fall-like again. Similar to previous patterns this summer, night-time and morning lows will be in the 50s. Highs will be in the low 70s Wednesday and middle 70s Thursday. This may not be the summertime heat some Detroiters want, but at least families can save on their air conditioning bill.
Mostly sunny skies remain Friday for the start of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day. Also, it gets warmer with afternoon highs closer to 80 degrees.
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IT'S A GLORIOUS SPOT... that's open all year long, but Pebble Beach truly bustles in the springtime. The splashy celebrity-filled golf tournaments and April's Food & Wine bash have a way of stirring things up around the beautiful burg in a way it typically doesn't get stirred during other times of the year. This is good, because, well, fancy golf and fancy foods -- no argument that those have their pleasures -- but chillaxing on a bluff at a sunset, without any temptations or happy hullabaloo, also has a caboodle of things to recommend it. So visiting the P.B. a little bit after the bustle? It's all about you, the bluff, sunset, a cocktail, and your special someone. Making it easier is the fact that summertime specials are afoot around the resorts, meaning you can plot out Memorial Day Weekend, Father's Day, or the Fourth of July now and then wait on the day to arrive, all the while anticipating.
THOSE SPECIALS... include a few different parts, but some highlights are "reduced nightly rates" at The Inn at Spanish Bay, plus two breakfast vouchers worth fifty bucks -- that's at Roy's and STICKS -- and, you guessed it, some golf play. The deal with that? Sign up and pay for day at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, or The Links at Spanish Bay and nab "a complimentary round of golf" at The Links at Spanish Bay. Hoo boy. That's a lot of golf, but, you know, once you're out there, above the ocean, soaking it all in, over a late spring or early summer holiday weekend, welp. It's hard to knock off and head back to your room. You've heard golf and Pebble Beach, together, kind of form one united superpower, right?
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Pop up businesses, Why?
November 14, 2016
Why do a pop-up shop or business?
A pop-up is a temporary time frame where you have to leave a permanent impression with your customer, with press, with bloggers.
There's a lot of reasons why a brand may do a pop-up store, and it ranges.
It could be a new product launch, seasonal sales, testing a new market. It could be to build customer relationships.
It could be for market research, or perhaps you have a product that's really technical and you want to do a demo where people can actually get educated about what makes your product stand out.
There are a lot of benefits of doing a pop-up shop because there's a limited time frame to it, so you could really hone in on your goals. There's an affordability aspect to it because you're isolating your dollars to a limited time period in a specific goal. You also can make a short term commitment. If things aren't going so well, there's things that you can change for next time. If things are going really well, perhaps you can convince your landlord to go a little bit longer.
There's also the opportunity to really generate buzz because you're really honing in on a specific message, a specific marketing opportunity. Maybe you're offering a limited time period for a product to be available. It creates a sense of urgency with your customers, with the press, and with bloggers.
You also can do a lot of testing and experimentation. From day-to-day, you can see what's working better and you can very quickly adapt to really focus in on the things that are going stronger than others.
Also, it's great for brand extension. Perhaps your brand really does have a great reach, but you're not sure if your new product's going to do well. It's a little bit of a variation from your core offering. It's a great opportunity to really test the market and get data to back your insights, sign people up for your newsletters, and let them be evangelists for your brand if they really love what's going on.
The biggest thing to really think about before starting a pop-up business. is why you're doing it goal-wise. As long as you focus in on that, then the benefits could be endless.
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Richard S necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
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I specialize in selling quality Trout and Salmon fishing flies. Artificial fishing flies are tied with feathers and fine tread to imitate natural flies at varying stages of their life cycle. These flies are cast on long lines and presented in such a manner to mimic these varying life cycle stages with the intention of catching a Trout or Salmon. The tradition was first recorded by the Greeks around 200 AD. I learned the art of tying these flies at a very young age and have enjoyed it ever since.
Presenting these flies to a fish is more an art form than a sport, requiring a lot of patience and practice. The technique is referred to as Fly casting. It takes a long time to learn how to cast properly, but once mastered and utilized successfully, particularly for the first fish, you are truly hooked.
Customers (Predominantly Fishermen) who purchase fishing equipment online and also attend trade fairs. The website will sell internationally
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Once again, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") has settled with a social networking platform regarding deceptive and misleading privacy practices.
Following settlements with Twitter, Inc. in June 2010, Google, Inc. in March 2011, and Facebook, Inc. in November 2011, on Tuesday, the FTC reached a similar agreement with MySpace LLC ("MySpace") over its failure to uphold promises made in its privacy policy regarding the collection and dissemination of user information.
MySpace employs a "Friend ID" as a unique personal identifier associated with each MySpace account. The Friend ID can be used to access the user's basic profile information (e.g. full name) or even more if the user has chosen to make his/her profile available to the public.
The MySpace privacy policy promised that it would not share users' personally identifiable information ("PII") without first giving the user notice and gaining the user's consent.
The privacy policy further promised that the information used to customize ads would not individually identify users to third parties and would not share non-anonymized browsing activity.
Contrary to what was stated in MySpace's privacy policy, however, MySpace provided advertisers with the Friend ID, age and gender of users who were viewing pages on MySpace.
Dissemination of this information allowed advertisers to use the Friend ID to locate the user's profile thereby accessing additional user PII, including, in most cases, the user's full name.
Additionally, with the Friend ID and the additional PII that the Friend ID makes available, advertisers could link wider web browsing activity to a specific individual.
The settlement bars MySpace from making future misrepresentations regarding the extent to which it protects users' personal information, requires it to implement a comprehensive privacy program and requires it to undergo biennial, independent, third party privacy assessments for the next 20 years.
Further, the settlement also bars MySpace from misrepresenting "the extent to which it belongs to or complies with any privacy, security or other compliance program, including the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework" as the complaint also alleged that MySpace misrepresented its compliance with this program.
The MySpace settlement serves as a reminder that the FTC is very serious about its enforcement efforts in the privacy realm. And, the key takeaway is clear: a privacy policy is more than just a 'piece of a paper.'
Privacy policies must clearly state exactly what user information is obtained, stored and shared and companies must live up to the promises made in their privacy policies.
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Is this a commercial for Dick's Sporting Goods? Yeah, pretty much. But is it Drew Brees driving people* around New York City while ticking off random facts about concussion education and prevention? You bet your ass it is, unless green-screen technology has gotten a lot better recently. The really fun part is where he takes his eyes off the road to make direct eye contact with the people in the backseat, maybe not the smartest move for a guy currently without a lucrative longterm contract. But if it educates people about the debilitating effects of traumatic brain injuries, it's all good in our book.
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Adrian from Vector Pack sends in this tutorial using Adobe Illustrator. This one utilizes many of Illustrator's key functions, and provides some rich exercises for practicing the Illustrator vector craft. . .
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STEP 1 - Create a new document. It can be any size you want. Let's set it at the standard 800x600 pixels, resolution 72 (for screen, if your design is meant for printing, then set the resolution at the maximum 300 dpi) and use the RGB color mode.
STEP 2 - Time to start drawing the first ring. With the Ellipse Tool (shortcut L) create an oval, then duplicate it and, by using the Direct Selection Tool, modify the outer circle to look like the one in the picture.
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Select the outer circle and copy it, paste it in front and lock it by using Ctrl + 2 (we will need this second circle later). Select these 2 circles and go to Object, Compound Path and click Make. This will combine our two shapes and create a new one.
STEP 3 - Next step is to create the inside part of the ring. By using the Ellipse Tool create a oval, then duplicate and move it so it looks like in the image below. Then open the Pathfinder pallete and use Exclude overlapping Shape Areas, then click Expand.
In the image you see that there are two sepate parts of the circle. Use the Direct Selection Tool to select a point from the right part, then hit Delete 2 times.
Now duplicate the shape of the ring, paste it in front and select both this shape and the half circle, and click once more the Exclude Overlapping shape areas, then delete the part that you no longer need.
Next, we'll be adding some details
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To minimize ground loops in sensitive test applications, the input and each of the six outputs is transformer coupled and DC blocked. RF connectors are ground-isolated BNC. A jumper allows the input to be terminated in 50 ohms, or to present a high impedance.
An optional bandpass filter can be installed to reduce spurious responses. Because of the various center frequencies and filter designs that might be desired, TAPR does not offer the filter components. Also, installing the filter may result in reduced phase stability over temperature changes, so we recommend that the filter not be used unless it is really needed.
Typical phase noise performance is -140dBc (1Hz) at >1Hz offset.
The 12 volt power input is fused and protected against reverse polarity. Current drain depends on the number of loads and ranges from 50 to 150ma.
The RF and DC inputs are arranged so that two (or more) TADD-1 boards can be stacked, sharing common RF and DC inputs.
Ordering Information
The price for the TADD-1 is:
$ 107 US for members of TAPR
$ 119 US for non-members+ shipping/handling if applicable.
A note regarding email addresses: When checking out please use an
email address other than @earthlink.net, @hotmail.com, @live.com,
@msn.com, @outlook.com. For some reason these domains reject email from
Shipping and Handling
Shipping and Handling within the US will be by USPS Priority Mail.
International shipping costs are calculated as closely as possible. If the actual cost exceeds the estimate by more than $10.00, TAPR will contact you to get approval for the additional funds. TAPR uses insured Priority Mail International, unless the purchaser requires something else.
Assembly and Operations Manual
The assembly and operations manual can be found online at http://www.tapr.org/~n8ur/TADD-1_Manual.pdf.
TAPR kits can be complex depending on the kitting experience of each builder. We don't think you will have trouble with the kit, but it does require some knowledge and experience to successfully go from a kit to a finished, usable unit, depending on the mode of operations.
The TAPR TADD-1 Kit was made possible by the efforts of:
John Ackermann, N8UR – Designer and Project Manager
Joe Borovetz, WA5VMS – Parts Liaison
Tom Van Baak – Performance Evaluation
Bob Leuchtner, WO6W – PCB Design Assistance
Beta Testers:
Tom Holmes, N8ZM
Daun Yeagley, N8ASB
Mike Suhar, WB8GXB
Bob Leuchtner, WO6W
Mike Feher, N4FS
Carl Walker, WA1RAJ
John Miles, KE5FX


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What are the Movie Maker system requirements?
Movie Maker has the following system requirements:
Operating system:
Movie Maker 2011: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (32-bit or 64-bit versions) or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit versions)
Movie Maker 2012: Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit versions)
To burn a movie directly to a DVD using Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker must be installed on your computer. Windows DVD Maker is included in the following operating systems:
Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Ultimate
To record video from a webcam, Movie Maker must be running on Windows 7.
The types of video and audio files you can use in Movie Maker depend on which version and edition of Windows that your computer is running. For more information, see What kind of files can I use in Movie Maker?
Memory: 1 GB of RAM (2 GB of RAM or higher is recommended when editing HD (high-definition) video)
Processor: 2.4 GHz (single processor) or higher (a dual-core processor or higher is recommended when editing HD video)
Internet browser: Internet Explorer 7 (or later), Mozilla Firefox 3.0.1 (or later), or Safari 3.1 (or later)
Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial‑up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long‑distance charges might apply.
Graphics or video card:
Video card or video driver that supports Microsoft DirectX 9.0c (or later) and Pixel Shader 2.0 (or later). For DirectX 9 hardware on Windows 7, go to Windows Update.


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Flores (Guatemala)
Petén : Flores (Guatemala)
Flores is a town in Petén, Guatemala. The town proper is an island on Lago Petén Itzá, connected to land by a causeway, on the other side of which lie the twin towns Santa Elena and San Benito. All three are often referred to as Flores, and are grouped in one article here accordingly.
For many, the main reason to visit Flores is its proximity to Tikal, the most famous Mayan ruins in Guatemala, or as a starting point for trips around Petén. But the city itself is a wonder — dense with colonial, red-roofed buildings, narrow cobblestone streets, a historic church and Spanish plaza, and restaurants that are easy to stumble upon walking the city's charming streets. Most will find that this island city is more than just a take-off point, but a memorable attraction in itself.
Flores is a quiet and peaceful place, and probably one of the safest places in the sometimes wild north. Santa Elena and San Benito require a little more caution, but offer a more authentic experience of a Guatemalan town, complete with traffic, litter and street food.
Get in
By plane
Mundo Maya International Airport (IATA: FRS) is just outside Flores and is the only other international airport in the country aside from Guatemala City. This modern facility with its 10,000 ft. runway is courtesy of the US CIA. TAG and TACA Airlines [20] both run daily flights from Guatemala City, but are often delayed in both directions.
Tropic Air [21] also offer an inexpensive option from Belize City in a light aircraft which, if you're lucky, flies low providing amazing views of the rainforest. They have daily flights from Philip Goldson International Airport to Flores at 8:30AM and 3:00PM, with return flights at 9:45AM and 4:15PM.
TACA used to fly from Cancun.
Continental Airlines [22] flies once weekly between Flores and Houston, TX on a Saturday, though service is currently suspended.
A taxi from the airport to Flores costs Q20 (or Q10 per person, whichever is larger). It is about two kilometers from the airport to the Flores causeway.
Shuttles to Tikal meet every flight.
By bus
Buses from Guatemala City and Belize City as well as various other destinations all over the country stop at the Fuente del Norte bus station in Santa Elena, a five minute auto-rickshaw ride across the causeway from Flores island (Q5).
From Guatemala City (travel time: 8 to 10 hours), you have the following options:
Monja Blanka Has a nice bus with movies for 50Q to Guatemala City from Coban
From Cobán (travel time: 5 to 7 hours), there are a few through Fuente Del Norte local buses, or you can use the frequent public microbuses (colectivos) that operate along the highway between Coban and Santa Elena. If you choose the microbus option (total fare: Q70) you will have to change to another microbus at Sayaxché after you take a quick boat or maybe the ferry across a river. The colectivo option may actuelly be quicker, because if there is a backup for the ferry, you can quickly pay a couple Quetzals for a boat ride across.
There are also tourists shuttles offering direct door-to-door service from Flores to Cobán for around Q100. The road from Cobán is very scenic; it's a smooth paved ride all the way (though windy for about an hour out of Coban).
From Belize City, you have the following options:
There is also a direct bus from Honduras and El Salvador. See the "Get Out" section below for details on travel to Palenque in Mexico.
Get around
Walking is the most common way to get around, and circling the whole island takes about 15 minutes. It is an easy walk to Santa Elena and San Benito from Flores. Otherwise, auto-rickshaws, vans and buses are an option. The standard fee for an auto-rickshaw in the Flores/Santa Elena/San Benito area is Q5, but if you have a lot of luggage or squeeze in two people, the fare is 10.
The towns of San José and San Andrés, located on the northern shores of the lake, can be reached by hiring an expensive boat. The once-regular passenger boat service has been reduced following the improvement of the road - it's now easier to take the regular van or bus service there from the Santa Elena market, which costs Q7 and takes around 30 minutes. These buses leave when they are full, and will be packed to capacity and often beyond! A chicken bus goes once an hour; these are more comfortable and slightly cheaper at Q6, but take longer.
There are regular boats to San Miguel (Q4), a small village directly north of Flores. There is a gap between hotels east of Hotel Doña Luisa at the most northern part of the island.
Boats are moored behind Hotel Santana, and run to Petencito Zoo and are available for lake tours. Prices are not fixed, and haggling with the boatmen is a must.
You can also get souvenirs in the shops in Flores, but the prices and selection are better elsewhere in the country, so only worth checking out if this is your only stop in Guatemala.
Two ATMs in Flores next to Hotel Petén and at the supermarket "Fotomart" at Calle 30 de junio allow cash withdraws from Visa cards. More ATMs can be found at the airport, as well as across the street from the airport. They support Mastercard as well as Maestro cards. Cross the street towards the Maxi Bodega supermarket and enter the mall left of the supermarket entrance. The ATM is a few meters down on the right side.
Wild animals are a common item on the menus in Petén. However, many of these species are killed illegally, so consuming them is detrimental to to the local ecology.
There's a supermarket on Calle 30 de Junio opposite Hotel Petén that is open 24hrs, and a large grocery store "La Torre" in the new mall just across the causeway towards Santa Elena.
Almost all travelers will stay on the island of Flores, but there are a couple options in Santa Elena and San Benito if for some reason that strikes your fancy.
Flores island
Santa Elena
Get out
As of February 2007, for foreigners there is an entrance fee. Q80 per person. This fee covers Yaxha, Naranjo, and Nakum. The sites are very far apart and without a vehicle, impossible to do in one day.


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The death of the Fight Night series was something that truly disappointed me. EA Chicago had really come into its own with Fight Night 3, offering a daring mix of fast-paced but sim-minded action with a great fisticuff engine. Hoping to carry the torch into the future is EA Freestyle's Facebreaker, a game that the developers on site at EA's E3 booth described as a mix between Punch-out and Fight Night that manages to satisfy casual and hardcore gaming fans simultaneously.
On the surface, Facebreaker is an over-the-top button-masher. The heavily stylized characters are dripping with personality and attitude, each a unique beast unto itself. Whether you take to the ring as hard-and-fast muscleman Ice or the clinically insane sock-puppet-wielding Socks, you'll find a huge array of character-specific moves and animations that truly distinguish the characters. But it's in the combat system that the game really comes into its own, as, like so many great fighters, the game is easy to learn but hard to master.
Basically, you've got a high punch, low punch, power attack, and throw. You combine these different moves to string together basic combos. A four-piece combo meter builds as you land successive, unanswered blows. When you reach a plateau on the combo meter, you're able to unleash a strong "breaker move" complete with a special animation and, in many cases, a chance to juggle the enemy for one powerful hit. Should you string together ten punches unanswered, you can unleash a character-specific "Facebreaker" which is essentially a one-hit kill. It's entirely possible just to button mash and enjoy yourself on offense.
The defense is where the more interesting mechanics lie. By holding down the R1 button, the character stands and blocks. You'll still take damage while you're blocking, but you can mitigate flurries effectively. The real way to play defense, though, is to dodge and parry, as in Fight Night.
You can dodge a given attack by charging up an attack of the same height: holding high will allow you to dodge high. When you're blocking, if you press either the high or low attack you'll do a high or low parry. The timing here takes practice, but two talented players will find themselves engaged in a battle of wits and dexterity befitting some hardcore tournament fighter.
My opening match with the developer proved frantic. I'd been watching other people play to get a feel for the combat and so I went in hoping to win. We ended up getting into a super parry war that created so much tension, the eventual victor drew audience applause. The combat feels amazingly responsive: this isn't just some Ready to Rumble clone.
The game features a lot of other cool content beyond the core engine of Facebreaker: a comprehensive belt-based single player experience, a huge character creation engine which allows you to bring your face into the game and tweak it with over 60 sliders before uploading it, sharing it, and downloading others' creations online (pictured is the devs' take on Peter Moore), and a bunch of party modes for quick controller-passing play. I went in wanting to hate the flashy arcade boxer, but I came out floored. This is one to watch.


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We're big fans of Teva sandals and walking at night, so the addition of mini LED flashlights to those comfy $60 kicks has us intrigued.
Go ahead, walk around with a miniature version of car headlights beaming from just in front of your ankles. They could save your life. When you're not using those mini-lights, you can detach them from the shoes and clip them to a keychain.
This might seem like a dumb idea at first, but we like the idea of lit-up shoes — not so much for the illumination they provide the walker, but for the way they enhance your visibility when roaming suburban streets at night. That oughta save me from hot-rodding whippersnapper motorists who might not spot an exhausted blogger stumbling around on his midnight stroll.
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