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Sony press release aftermath…(Updated with Adorama preorders)
It's pretty obvious that most SonyAlphaRumors readers are not particularly excited about the new Sony stuff. The A37, the NEX-F3 and the two newly announced slow zooms are not relevant news for us already owning NEX and Alpha cameras. I understand the call for new NEX and Alpha lenses and new FF stuff. But you should not get too frustrated. All that kind of stuff is coming within the next 3-4 months. So you really don't have to wait a long time anymore!
Coming back to today's announcement I have to say that overall the A37 and NEX-F3 are nice cameras. I am a bit less happy about the lenses
A bit more links: A37 impression video at ThePhoBlographer (Click here). Press text at Digitalcameraworld, ePhotozine.
A37 is available for preorder at Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here)
NEX-F3 is available for preorder at Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here)
Sony 18-200mm NEX lens preorder at BHphoto (Click here).
Sony 18-135mm A mount lens preorder at BHphoto (Click here).
Why are you "a bit less happy about the lenses"?
Why would he be happy?
How about the little thing that Sony made that SAM-Lens a DMF-Lens? But hey it's more easy to be angry that they did not publish the A99 or the pancakes today. *sigh*
pancakes? how about just normal fast primes?
FUJI X-Mount started yesterday and it has more fast primes than the NEX system. NX system started about the same time as the NEX and has tons of nice lenses, including pancakes and fast primes.
so is it wrong to feel disrespected as a NEX consumer or should I just be complacent and pretend everything is ok? I don't think NEX users are asking too much.
Are you guys still asking for better lenses?
NEX may be like beta video. Superior in every way, except the way that counts (availability in terms of video cassettes, optics in terms of cameras).
How about taking good pictures with the lenses that are available? Surely, people can do that with the lenses currently available for the NEX. Sometimes (heck, always, really) it's not the lens or camera that can make a great image. The incessant whining in this forum is amusing in many ways. One would almost assume that the equipment Sony has provided is incapable of being great tools for great photography. And yet. Many talented photographers use NEX and Alpha cameras to make great photographs. Few of them complain about the lack of lenses or whatever. They just learn to use the tools that they have to maximal effect. And they create art. And photographic statements of note.
I think many of us are waiting to see if Sony is anything more than 3x and 5x series of cameras and kit lenses in different colors.
How many years have it now been since Sony marketed a new 8x or 9x camera?
The only G full-frame lens released in about 4 years is the 500mm and it was 2010 when the last A-mount full-frame Zeiss was released so I think it's understandable.
I totally agree with you. They're counting too much on people's patience. As admin said "all that kind of stuff is coming within the next 3-4 months", which is an era if we talk about electronics: therefore we might have some (hopefully good) surprises, if the new camera's gonna be updated with the best before official release. I hope they're gonna release something soon, or Sony's gonna risk to lose a lot of customers. In the meantime, I'm gonna get myself an A900, never know!
Change Your A for a D and your 900 for an 800, you'll be fine…
Lenses are not electronics, more like optics.
I know. As a matter of fact I wrote "if the camera…"
I agree with Steve. What happened to the e-mount 16-80 G ?
I wonder what is going on in Sony. Record losses don't speak well for the future…
"you should not get too frustrated."
I am because mid and entry level users get an upgrade and pro consumers are at the end of line. Something wrong with Sony's priorities, seriously.
Agree… Sony's menagment work like they are payed from Nikon company:(
Their priorities lie in the markets where they can make most money.
Still, general feeling is that Sony is not taking advantage of an excellent potential market out there. The cameras are there, and are very nice, but we still miss the lenses.
I wonder if Sony intends to produce the core system only, waiting for other producers (such as Sigma) to compensate for the lack of lenses…
(btw: give me a good and small wide-angle zoom, à la Panasonic 7-14, and I am in) -
I don't think the A37 is going to smash the rankings like the D800 did. How many extra lens and even CZ lens would a A37 user buy?
No thanks. I think I'm gonna be more than fine my way…
Exactly. Sony should finally start introducing serious stuff and not all these small tidbits. I understand they make a lot of money with it but with how much low to mid end stuff can they flood the market before they get the 'real' stuff out for prosumer and pros?
I don't have a NEX and without good pancakes I'll never get one because it doesn't make sense for me to end up with a second camera which is almost as big as my SLR with less functionality.
A99, get on with it already. No more excuses all the time, other companies have lots of fullframes out. Yes it's SLT but that can't be the only excuse for this awful long development time and I doubt that it will be that much better than the Canon 1D or even 5D.
You wanna play with the pros, behave like one. I'm not saying that Canikon does everything right, god no, but they seem to get things done quicker.
I'm still in disbelief that they've removed tethered shooting from the A77, a prosumer camera and top of the line of their actual production. And when asked why they removed it since the A700 you get responses like if there's enough demand we will consider putting it into a firmware update. Seriously, is that how you run your business? Do you need an invitation to add useful functionality? Do you think people buy a camera because there's a chance that you 'might' implement a feature sometime in the future?
Sorry about the rant but sometimes I just don't understand you Sony.
i love my 5n, but if i don't see any more quality lens within the next couple of months that i can actually buy, i will no longer invest in this platform and will be looking some where else.
Same here.
me too. actually I'm already looking for something else…
"Bounce flash" where?
The photoblogger needs to learn something about photography.
Simply pull the flash upward and voila you can bounce the light from another instead of directly on your subject. This is on the nex 7 of course.
My nex 7 flash can't point up. It can only point forward.
My nex 7 flash can point up… but I have to hold it up with my finger, pulling back on the spring. Somebody figured out it would do that and suddenly it's being touted as a feature of "bounce flash".
It's like shooting in the rain with an umbrella and claiming it's a camera weather resistant feature.
LOL Clyde is that really what he is talking about? I guess that makes it good for frat parties.
Sorry the previous reply sent before I finished editing it. Just like the nex 7 flash you can pull it upward to bounce the light off another surface rather than firing directly on your subject.
By the the 'phoblographer' Chris Gambut has probably forgotten more than you will ever know about photography. Read some of the great info on his site and I think you'll be surprised with all the high quality tips, info and reviews they provide for free….
LOL He hasn't been alive long enough to know what I still have yet to forget.
LOL! "Experts" sprouting up like Chia pets! LOL!
Yup because when people like you spot off stupidity someone has to say something.
You know, Randy, I am beginning to wonder what kind of people Sony give their pre-production cameras for evaluation and feedback.
OH OH can he make palladium emulsion. Or does he think falsely that pyro developer gives better results? Has he forgot what concentrated compensating developer is? Good thing google exist so he can look that stuff up.
The A37 should not exist! Sony is just hurting the SLT line-up with a low end model that has low resolution EVF and LCD screen. The lower spec'ed EVF doesn't help SLT's brand perception. Sony does nothing to educate and market the advantages of SLT. The average person does not have time to compare or study and it is too easy for Canon and Nikon to compete on name alone. Sony really needs to distinguish itself with a better focus on how the cameras are used. SLT is a bridge to a completely mirror less future. It has matured in a few years and they are great products, but don't get much respect.
Further, the A37 doesn't make sense when thinking about the NEX. Those customers that don't want to buy more lenses and want a small camera body should be steered toward the NEX. The E-mount lens system needs a lot work if it is to be the future. Sony risks alienating enthusiasts with a weak lens line-up. A big gamble considering competitors like m4/3 and forthcoming Canon CSC.
It's really too bad Sony is so good at technology, but drops the ball on the business end. It would be interesting to see actual sales numbers on SLT and NEX models along with lens sales.
Do we know anything about the new 18-135 yet? Is is worth 500 dollars?
People seem to be basically ignoring it, so there's little in the way of user reports. It has a solid (if very Minolta-ish) MTF graph, and looks to have just-okay bokeh.
It does indeed look pretty nice. Perhaps the modern version of Max 28-135? Can hope…
But I have to wonder, did Sony research the top subjects for newbie togs when taking these sample images? We have a cat shot, and a flower shot. Pretty good ones at that! Really hits home.
The 28-135 was a really expensive lens back in its day. Basically a G lens, before Minolta brought in that branding scheme. The 18-135 is more of a consumer product, and priced in that range. Still, from what little is out there from it, it looks at least as good as the 16-105, except prehaps the bokeh.
I chucked over the choice of samples too. The street shot looks pretty good, though.
Sony should be in a desperate position to make this clueless announcement.
OTOH better THIS than nothing.
I wish their imaging department to drive to the highway. -
Those flipping screen of NEX-F3 for self-portraiture seems like to be on target. Every time I reach some landmark I observe crowds of tourists from Asia making photos I call "Me and a Palm tree". With NEX-F3 their life will become a lot easier.
what about the a-57 users that bought the (basically) same camera? It looks like they're cannabilizing the market a little. I bought the a-57 mainly for it's video functions (versus the canon's), and didn't realize the limitations.
1) The fold out screen is NOT tripod friendly. Corrected with this version.
2) Low light video is capped at 3200 ISO. This does NOT make sense. The camera advertises low light to 25000, but it's in the small print about video.
3) It's a pain the a$$ to adjust user defined shooting options (creative style). It is only accessible via the AEL button, and not available in M (manual) mode.
4) 60p video is basically useless since most NLE programs won't recognize 60p, and the bit rate is too slow to get anything useable. If you do get a NLE (my experience with FCP X) to import it, it does NOT like it because it's AVCHD and has to transcode EVERY frame, bringing editing down to a standstill while it re-renders EVERY frame..
However, I think it will be a great product to compete with the Canon Rebel line, since most people are buying these cameras for video functions. Canon has revolutionized video, and Sony is smart for taking them on, I just wish I hadn't already bought the A-57, since I will probably have to buy this camera and the A-57 will sit on the desk gathering dust (unless they do unlikely and make the A-57 more functional with some updates via firmware).
How is the A37 better than the A57 apart from maybe the way the screen tilts? In regards to all other comments on video, the A37 is the same – oh except it doesn't DO 60p. Well the A57 doesn't have to do 60p either, but at least on that model you have the choice.
The A57 clearly beats the A37 in every regard, except with the possibility of the Way the screen tilts (and the possibly the body size, but that's subjective).
I would not go so far to say that Canon revolutionized video at this point. They are actually behind and way overpriced. Sony is far superior to Canon in image stabilization. I own a Canon HFS100 and I regret buying it. Low light is junk and the image stabilization sucks. Canon's newer camcorders aren't that much better.
I own an A57 and it outperforms my camcorder in many regards. For the price it's good value.
Having said that, I am not excited about these products.
my patience is about expended. Feel a switch coming soon to my studio.
I'll take a wild guess and assume the current 18-200 lens is still optically better. Although the current version's size is bigger, I will probably get it since the OIS is supposedly more advanced and the lens is better suited for video. I hate the fact that I must get it in cheap looking silver!
If the new lens is actually the Tamron rebranded, then you can safely get it. In some areas it's even sharper than the Sony. The stabilization is simply awesome. The Sony can't be better. You can find Tamron/Sony comparisons on the Internet.
Welcome to the EXCITING world of Sony NEX photography!
I have lost my patience with waiting for Sony to release a high end camera that has the high ISO, great IQ features that I'm looking for. My feeling is that the a99 will be a big disappointment with features that are one or two steps behind Canikon.
Hence it's increasingly looking like a D700/600 will be my next Christmas gift.
Where are the (SR5) At least four new lenses?
At Photokina as per the same SR5 rumor.
The one thing I agree is that almost daily updates on Sony's ff is wearing thin. With nikon and canon submitting their efforts to market surely some solid news is in order. Come on Sony spill the beans on your next ff officially.
Nice to see such enthusiasm but its pretty obvious Sony has ditched the Pro end of its range leaving guys like me stranded. I've been considering buying a bunch of very expensive Carl Zeiss primes to do some travel / pano work but whats the point? From my point of view I'm better to cut my losses now and jump ship to Nikon who dont play games re their camera line and their customer expectations.
Even if Sony brings out the fabled A99 how much better will it really be than the A900? both are 24 mpxl. If the output printer is a large format Epson its going to be very difficult to see any real advantage between both cameras when going to print.
This '36 megapixel coming soon' routine is tedious. All the speculation is a pain in the butt, for me the camera is a serious tool not a piece of bling, if someone else brings out a better camera I'll use it instead. If Sony was going to bring out a Pro camera which could compete with the Nikon it would have done it by now – I say it isnt going to happen.
I'm really annoyed that I made the mistake of thinking Sony was serious about their committment to the Pro end of the market. -
Bye bye SONY!!!
I love all the spexperts on SAR (that's Self Proclaimed Experts). Sony NEED pro blah blah is all I ever hear! What Sony NEED are what Sony has just announced, these are the things that keep Sony in the market at all, for them to even consider making higher end models. These are the things that shift quantities, so get off your fricken high horses spexperts!
These same spexperts are always whining that they must have the biggest, best, most advanced and best performing cameras, but then whenever any price is mentioned, it is too expensive.
These same spexperts also seem to think that Canon and Nikon can do NO wrong, that they release new pro level stuff every week and it is all spectacularly perfect in every conceivable way. The grass as they say is always greener. Most of these spexperts will not buy 99% of the stuff they proclaim that Sony NEED. 4 years since the A99, 4 years since the 5D MkII – see a pattern there? My bet is the A99 will have a far far greater advancement over the A900 than the MkIII has over the MkII. But hey, I'm sure in your heads Canon have a MkIV coming out in the next few months, because that is what it's like on the other side, new pro gear daily, go, go quickly, I hear it's awesome, and no-one ever bitches about a pack of anything at all because it is photography nirvana.
Well, I am not an expert.
But from what I know, Sony cameras are very good. What is missing, compared to the competition, are the lenses. It is a fact that whatever genre you are interested in, you are able to find what you need in the Canikon camp, while this is not true in the Sony camp.
Still Canon and Nikon are expensive. What we humble people hope is to get the same quality (in cameras, lenses and overall system completeness) for a lower price, or better quality for the same price. After all Sony is still the underdog, here, so they have to price their products accordingly.
General impression is that Sony prices are more or less equal to Canon and Nikon offerings (if A99 price is confirmed). At this point comparisons with those systems (and I mean: systems, not cameras) are obvious, and detrimental to Sony
Just one other point. The speculation re Sony producing a higher resolution camera to replace the A900 has been going on since mid 2011, dragged on thru 28 – 32 – 36 megapixels … now speculation says maybe it will (maybe) surface in mid 2013! thats 2 years + of rumours and the A900 is already over 4 years old, 6 years! Sorry Sony.. times up.
I'd be quite happy to get exactly the same A900 platform + a 36mpxl sensor, the A900 is a strong, well built simple workhorse which when coupled with the Carl Zeiss lenses outperformed everything except medium format – forget fancy SLT viewfinders and useless electronic jewelry, apart from live view, all I want are sharp hi res 16bit RAW files to work on.-
zinkplated "I'd be quite happy to get exactly the same A900 platform + a 36mpxl sensor".
I know! Right! Even if it didn't have video or SLT… no changes whatsoever… just larger sensor with a little improved high iso performance. No improvement to AF, no extra features… just an identical camera that accepts all a900/850 accessories, batteries, grips, cards. Would be so freaking easy… and honestly, it could be 48mp (2x24mp APS-C sensors) and blow the entire photo biz away with practically no changes.
They could lower the buffer rate, lower the shoot rate, and even remove the GREEN AUTO setting.
It wouldn't even need video, though could have an option for one. Or even better have an option without the low pass filter.
They'd sell millions of them on a production platform that's already tooled up. And they could double the price and they'd still sell.
Instead we get nothing but more market confusion with repeat cameras and repeat lenses. It's so uninspiring. Especially when companies like Leica have balls big enough to release B&W only cameras, and Nikon balls up to release an E version of 800. Gutsy moves get attention for the entire lineup.
Consumers love and reward courage.
Yeah do that Sony, you will literally sell dozens of cameras.
Just like Leica does.
Point being, enthusiasts and amateurs purchase low end Nikons because of their top tier cameras. Same reason Dodge puts a Viper on the showroom floor. They sell very few top Niko Vipers… but the effect it has on the consumer sales is the best marketing anyone could hope for.
If Sony would release just one puritan photo machine in the vein of Leica or Hasselblad, they would set themselves way outside the box of traditional market thinking. And they wouldn't have to do anything more than put a fat chip inside an already existing camera.
a900 "Special Edition" sounds pretty good to me… Strip down to bare essentials with a big fat chip monster inside… Worked for Ford when the 427 got stuffed into the AC Cobra… Few sold, but everyone and their cheap sister in law wants to ride in one… Let's get the Mustang instead.
Well, enthusiasts and amateurs buy low-end Nikon and Canon cameras also because it is possible to use and incredible array of high-end lenses.
An entry-level camera with an excellent sensor and excellent lenses produce excellent pictures. A state-of-the-art camera with an excellent sensor and excellent lenses produce excellent pictures as well, but in more variegated conditions. Point is: not everybody will experience those "variegated" conditions. So it is definitively wise to buy a low-end camera if you know you are not going to need 12 frames per minute, a tough body, or the like.
Plus the lenses do not loose value as quickly as the camera…
Matt your a bore, I work with cameras professionally and have done so for nearly 30 years, I buy the best I can afford and expect the best results. I also research cameras thoroughly before I committ, which is what I did with the Sony A900 which at the time cost way less than the Nikon D3 and with the CZ lens optically performed better. The cheap point and shoot cameras are obviously the bread and butter of all the manufacturers, they do a good job. But if as a manufacturer you commit to the Pro end of the market it comes with genuine expectations from those who invest there that they will continue to support their (albeit fewer) Pro customers – not ditch them.
I was very dissapointed when I heard here that Sony had given Nikon the rights to their 36mpxl sensor for 12 months, what does that say about Sonys committment to its own customer base?-
zinkplated, thank you!
As an ex studio owner for 30 years, and someone who fell for the Sony a900 and Zeiss hype back in 2008 I agree.
Sony can do, but I'm not sure anymore that they will or even if they want to.-
Is it really true that Nikon has exclusive rights to the 36mp sensor? Did Sony make an announcement to that effect or are we taking rumor as fact?
Besides, the Admin has said that this announcement is basically for low end equipment. Good equipment, but low end. And lo and behold that's what the announcement was about. I would like more lenses in the future, but I'd like to get the funds to fund the purchase as well.
Next time please don't hype this lame news up!! You made it soud like it was going to be some kind of HUGE deal. NOT!
Depressing day. Another disappointing announcement from Sony… Losing hope of seeing a decent high end camera from them. Have to start considering selling my glass and migrate to Nikon…..
I'm with you Steve – as Joe Bob Brigs said 'if your going to make a sequel, remake the same damn movie', in this case same camera, simply add a bigger sensor. I'm really happy with how my A900 works, classic layout, love the simple FN control, viewfinder cant get any better, built like a tank, I use it on a tripod so hi ISO performance is of no importance to me, as I said all its missing is live view and dropping the Hi Pass filter is a great idea. Take a look at a Hasselblad, so simple, a mini b/w lcd screen and the most complex thing in its software is the choice of bracketing sequence. Thing is the quality it produces, which is astounding. That's what it's all about.
Sony seems determined to alienate their customers. They seem to me to get more bad press than good in gaming, tvs, now photo. Their engineering can be amazing (Nex 7), but their marketing is horrible. They seem to treat enthusiasts as enemies they need to control rather than evangelists they need to excite.
If they were more open about roadmap they would generate enthusiasm. Their frequent little announcements may generate more opportunity for press, but when most forum reactions are bad enthusiasts turn negative and word of mouth turns negative. I know two people bought Nex because I referred Nex. Now I do not suggest Nex or any other Sony product. If no improvement in customer relations by Sony soon enough I will start warning people to stay away from Sony.
I hope Sony makes building good customer relations the top priority for marketing. Even great engineering can't save Sony from their current marketing…
Sony should just give up.
No new lenses.
80 Soccer mom crippled cameras, bahahaha.
Your parents gave up on you before you were born….
Just wait for the next big announcement later this summer.
SR5 – a37 in white.
SR4 – Special Edition NEX-f3 with matching 18-200 all in Sony Cinnabar Orange. (Bonus white version of the 18-200 too).
SR3 – Silver version of Zeiss E24/1.8.
SR2 – Black versions of E16/2.8 Wide Angle and Fisheye adapter lenses. Not the E16/2.8… Just the adapters.
SR1 – Global Firmware update to install "Kiss Detection", "Auto Flower Mode", "Auto Cat Mode", on all Sony products.
SR0 – Tethering
SR00 – Full Frame camera worth trading up for.
Anything less will mark this fall as the fall of Sony imaging.
+1 Hello Kitty
You guys have nailed my feelings exactly,very insightful stuff here. Sony would be wise to read this. The only reason I even know what Sony cameras are is the NEX-7 and it's ground breaking implementation of new technology and sensor design, otherwise I would still be a Canon guy. I'm still using my 5DMK2 to do all my studio work with an occasional renting of a 2 1/4. Sony now has a chance to make the jump into the professional market because they have our attention. If Sony doesn't come out with a full frame camera that is better than the Nikon D800 they will have lost all of us that are now paying attention. Canon must be very close to correcting the mistake they made with the 5DMK3.
I have the (very) strong impression that Sony does not really care about what is written here or in general in American or European fora. Sony points at the Chinese market, where there is not brand loyalty towards Canon or Nikon. Hence the multi-color versions (so fashionable in this part of the world, God only knows why). Also Nikon and Pentax (and Olympus) are shifting their attention to this market (Nikon with the 1 series, Pentax with whatever, Olympus with the Epl and mini series). Canon in MIA, so far…
Sony makes horrible cameras for horrible photographers
YOU Make RETARDED Comments For Retarded Reasons….
Ermmm nu… Flush
Sony makes EVIL cameras for EVIL photographers
(electronic viewfinder interchangeable lens)And everyone knows that Flash… is the worst part of the Sony system.
Flash, Click, Click click …. And so on, and so on, and so on… He's back!
The guy with the "40 word limited vocabulary"….
Thanks for being back with your "soccer moms", "horrible camers", "high ISO pictures of cats and book shelf"!
Thank you, from the deepest corner of my heart!
ok guys, moveeee! move along, nothing else to do here…let's wait for the "serious" announcement. This event clearly wasn't directed to most of you guys.
ok guys, moveeee! move along, nothing else to do here…let's wait for the "serious" announcement. This event clearly wasn't directed to most of you guys.
How many time, effort, and money lost…
Just because of a total absence of vision? Long term strategy ?I am not a manager neither I have any experience on that…
And I am far for any lesson to anybody…
But how can we end up with:A33
A35: remove of tilt screen
A37: tilt screen backNex-3
Nex-C3: more compact
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OK let's move on to the 99. I hope we will be getting some serious information on my next camera.
I wonder how big an e-mount 18-135 would have to be? That might be quite interesting. I quite fancy a little nex as a take-anywhere little friend to my a77 and 18-135mm would be much more appealing than 18-55+55-200. The 18-200 is too big to be a lightweight 'anywhere' lens – I may as well pack the a77 with 18-250…
BS company, BS news
Plus 1000 for that mate. The A900 is a beauty in good light (I have a d700 for very low light and stobism) the color performance is stunning. Stick that fancy new 36MP sensor in there, tune it (filters) for amazing color reproduction ala A900, put a more durable shutter (good to 300K) and f***ing release it!! Innovation is only good as long as you can release you innovative products before the competition comes out with something better! Hurry up Sony..


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OLYMPIA – Sept. 19, 2012 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to experience living history at the ninth annual Heritage Days at Sacajawea State Park in Pasco. The event is Sept. 28 and 29 at Sacajawea State Park, 2503 Sacajawea Park Road in Pasco. Experience what life was like in the 19th century through historic reenactment demonstrations including a Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery camp, mountain man camps, a working steam engine and museum presentations. Visitors also may learn about area Native American cultural history through presentations by the Umatilla, Wanapum and Yakama nations. The two-day event features activities for school group audiences from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 and living history activities for audiences of all ages from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29. A campfire program with music, stories and more runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29. Everyone is welcome to both days of the event. Admission is free. The Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to the event on Sept. 28. Sept. 29 is a State Parks "free day" in recognition of National Public Lands Day; visitors are not required to display a Discover Pass to access state parks on free days. Camping is allowed during the event. Dry camping sites in the lawn area of the park are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $12 per vehicle per night. Campers may arrive after 12 p.m. Sept. 26 and must check out by 12 p.m. Oct. 1. Each additional vehicle per campsite will be required to pay an extra vehicle fee of $10. Temporary showers will be available. Heritage Days is presented in partnership with the Mid-Columbia Traditional Arts and Music Association. The event was first presented by the local Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Corps of Discovery. The Mid-Columbia Traditional Arts and Music Association (MCTAMA) began presenting the event in 2006. MCTAMA also plays host to the annual bluegrass music and Dutch oven cooking festival at Sacajawea State Park. For more information about Heritage Days, visit www.mctama.org. Sacajawea State Park is a 284-acre day-use park at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers located 5 miles southeast of Pasco. The area is spacious with a wide skyline and views of the two rivers as they flow together. The park includes the Sacajawea Interpretive Center, which features interactive displays telling the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the experiences of Sacagawea, the young Shoshone Indian woman who accompanied the Expedition. The center closes for the season on Nov. 1. Stay connected to your state parks by following Washington State Parks at www.facebook.com/WashingtonStateParks, www.twitter.com/WaStatePks_NEWS and www.youtube.com/WashingtonStateParks. Share your favorite state park adventure on the new State Parks' blog site at www.AdventureAwaits.com. The Commission manages a diverse system of more than 100 state parks and recreation programs, including long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation. The 99-year-old park system will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2013. Support state parks by purchasing your annual Discover Pass today, and enjoy a whole year of outdoor fun on Washington's beautiful state-managed recreation lands. For more information, visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov. -30-


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This button is in the new Firefox, but what is the name of it?
This type of button is usually called a 'Split Button'. The glossary of the Windows User Experience Interaction Guidelines defines the term 'split button' as: MSDN's Ribbon Framework Control Library defines a 'Split Button' as: | |||
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Sorry, I don't know the formal term for this type of button but in my team we tend to refer to it as a 'multi(call-to)-action button' ... I am certain there is a better name than that however!! It is used extensively in the Apple store also, so as a consequence I suspect will be seeing them ever increasingly in the future! ;) | |||


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A number of Sony PlayStation games and pieces of jewelery were among items reportedly taken from a Blue Springs Lane residence during the weekend.
A report filed by deputy Brandon Edwards indicated Ethan Blair had stayed away from home overnight and upon returning Saturday found someone had pried a door open to gain entry.
Missing was a 32-inch television; a PlayStation game system and several games; 20 DVDs; and a jewelry box containing rings, necklaces and other items.
Detective Kevin White of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene to aid in the investigation.
The missing items were valued at nearly $5,000.
- Investigation is also continuing into a Minnis Road burglary during which a television and furniture were taken.
Deputy Cheryl Holloway filed a report for Gloria Morris and Pauline Kelley.
Morris and Kelley had left the home Saturday morning and when they returned later, someone had made entry and took a big-screen television and a cherry wood music center.
Officials could not determine how entry to the residence had been made. Criminal Investigations Division detectives were notified of the burglary.
The television and music center were valued at $660.
- Deputy David Harper filed a burglary report for a landlord who reported someone had taken a dishwasher from his rental property.
Harper spoke with Karl Sodergren at the Harrison Pike property.
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I have the need to use article_custom, but limit it to what is returned by two possible values that may be in a custom field. The custom field is a drop down using Gerhard's Custom Fields has numerous names in it, but I only want articles written by Bill Smith or Dave Twain.
I have tried multiple variations of the following with no success, but have a feeling the answer is right under my nose.
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I cannot use seperate statements because I want the total number returned always to be three —-
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So, it's your custom field that's named author, right? article_custom has its own attribute named author, so there'll be a naming conflict.
In bad weather I never leave home without wet_plugout, smd_where_used and adi_form_links
That is what I originally thought — and it may be true — but I tried the above changing Author to Writer and still unable to get it to work.
Yes, TXP expects the value to be exactly the content of the custom_field. So you've got to go the detour of putting two article_custom tags (one for each author), outputting article_id
s, inside the id
attribute of your article_custom tag. In theory ;)
In bad weather I never leave home without wet_plugout, smd_where_used and adi_form_links
outputting article_ids, inside the id attribute of your article_custom tag
Not sure I know exactly what you mean —-
If my form reads like this
<txp:article_custom sort="Posted desc" limit="3" Writer="Bill Smith" />
<txp:article_custom sort="Posted desc" limit="3" Writer="Dave Twain" />
Not sure how I can get the articles to be a comination of the both to total 3 — have the three be the most recent — and have the most recent ones —- regardless of writer on top —-
In theory, not tested:
<txp:article_custom sort="Posted desc" limit="3" id='<txp:article_custom break="," Writer="Bill Smith"><txp:article_id /></txp:article_custom>,<txp:article_custom break="," Writer="Dave Twain"><txp:article_id /></txp:article_custom>' />
No need to limit or sort the inner article tags, the outer tag does all that.
In bad weather I never leave home without wet_plugout, smd_where_used and adi_form_links
Not sure I mentioned that you've got to change the contents of your form ;)
In bad weather I never leave home without wet_plugout, smd_where_used and adi_form_links
This is not a perfect solution ( used direct call custom_3
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<txp:aks_article sort="Posted desc" limit="3" where="custom_3 in ('Bill Smith', 'Dave Twain') " />
aks_cron : Cron inside Textpattern | aks_article : extended article_custom tag
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Will definitely take a look at this ..
Thanks for the direction.
Here is another (untested) solution:)
<txp:variable name="writer1" value='<txp:article_custom break="," Writer="Bill Smith"><txp:article_id /></txp:article_custom>' />
<txp:variable name="writer2" value='<txp:article_custom break="," Writer="Dave Twain"><txp:article_id /></txp:article_custom>' />
<txp:article_custom limit="3" id='<txp:variable name="writer1" />,<txp:variable name="writer2" />' sort="posted desc">
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A man sailing solo from Tauranga to Honolulu was plucked to safety by a rescue helicopter after his yacht struck rocks off Auckland this morning.
Search and Rescue mission co-ordinator Mike Roberts said the American yachtie, who lives in Japan, activated his emergency beacon just after 6am and was winched to safety by the Westpac Trust Rescue Helicopter.
"It was still dark, but we were able to pinpoint the beacon to a bay on the north-east of Great Barrier Island."
The man was taken to police rescue headquarters in Auckland.
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Local 4-H program hosts 11th annual horse show
Matteya Raffelson competes in 4-H junior showmanship with Bandelero Bey during the 4-H/FFA Horse Show at the Lassen County Fairgrounds Saturday, June 1. Photo by Maddie Musante |
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June 7 — Young riders from all over California and Nevada and their horses traveled to the Lassen County Fairgrounds Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 for a horse show and educational expo put on by local 4-H and FFA programs.
Sandy Raffelson, local representative of Bald Mountain 4-H and the Lassen County horse project, put together the show with the help of Shauna Bond, who organized Sunday's educational expo. The show was a qualifier for the California State Fair and California 4-H Classic. According to Raffelson, many past Lassen County winners have gone on to compete at the state fair and win in their age group and other events.
On Saturday, participants competed in showmanship, riding classes and gymkhana. The top three participants in each class received ribbons and many more awards were given out.
While the horse show is in its 11th year, last year was the first time the educational expo on Sunday was added, and it has been considered a huge success. The expo consists of horse judging, horse hippology, educational boards and I.D. tables.
The Lassen County Hoof Beats' junior and senior teams, which include 4-H members from all over the county, won first place in both judging and hippology. The Hi Sierra Riders' junior and senior teams, from Washoe County, took second place in judging and hippology.
High point awards were given out for the horse show and gymkhana and included halter classes, showmanship, English, Western, trail and six speed events.
Matteya Raffelson was the high point buckle winner in junior 4-H. Dyllan Bond was the reserve high point winner.
In senior 4-H, Trini Suarez was the high point buckle winner and Allison Welling was the reserve high point winner.
Kerston Fletcher was the high point buckle winner for FFA, while Clareissa Barr was the reserve high point winner.
Raffelson described it as a wonderful day. "This show and educational day could not be possible without all my Susanville and Reno sponsors, parents, friends and family volunteers. It's all about the kids, nothing more, nothing less," she said.
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I'm afraid it could be coming to that. That's more of a knock on Nintendo than Harmonix, since Nintendo doesn't promote a good online environment to the Wii (or DS). Maybe all of that will change with the 3DS.
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Málaga's busy airport , the main international gateway to Andalucía, receives flights by dozens of airlines (budget and otherwise) from around Europe.
Málaga's busy airport , the main international gateway to Andalucía, receives flights by dozens of airlines (budget and otherwise) from around Europe.
Casa Natal de Picasso ,Picasso's birthplace, is a centre for exhibitions (a large collection of Dalí magazine covers was showing at the time of writing) and academic research on contemporary art, with a few compelling items of personal memorabilia and a well-stocked shop. A couple of doors away at Plaza de la Merced 13 you can view temporary art exhibitions .
Each night from Palm Sunday to Good Friday, six or seven cofradías (brotherhoods) bear their holy images for several hours through the city, watched by large crowds.
Trixi hire offers a fun way to get around Málaga. These curvaceous electric-powered cars can be hired for short journeys in the city centre (€2.50), or to the beach (€5), or train station (€7). They offer a green and pleasant way of touring Málaga, and can normally be hailed from in front of the cathedral.
Thousands congregate for a grand gathering of verdiales folk groups at Puerto de la Torre on 28 December. The groups perform an exhilarating brand of music and dance unique to the Málaga area. Buses 20 and 21 from the Alameda Principal go to Puerto de la Torre.
There is a Sunday morning flea market near the Estadio de la Rosaleda.
Málaga's nine-day feria (fair), launched by a huge fireworks display on the opening Friday in mid-August, is the most ebullient of Andalucía's summer ferias . It resembles an exuberant Rio-style street party with plenty of flamenco and fino; head for the city centre to be in the thick of it.
This sprawling, noisy restaurant at the far west end of the beach in El Palo can seat up to 1000 people (so not the place for a romantic dinner for two). There's no menu, waiters circle the restaurant carrying various seafood dishes and you choose whatever you fancy. The bill is totalled up according to the number and size of the plates on the table at the end of the meal.
The university runs an excellent program of Spanish-language courses for foreign students, including one-month intensive courses held from July to September.
A week's holiday in Ronda and a fun cookery course.
Sandy city beaches stretch several kilometres in each direction from the port. Playa de la Malagueta , handy to the city centre, has some excellent bars and restaurants close by. Playa de Pedregalejo and Playa del Palo , about 4km east of the centre, are popular and reachable by bus 11 from Paseo del Parque.
For a lively and engaging guided tour of Ronda, contact the bubbly Guide, Teresa Montero Verdú, locally born and full of enthusiastically delivered information.
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The Maria Zambrano (Málaga-Renfe) train station is near Málaga's bus station. Destinations include: Córdoba (2½ hours), Seville (2¾ hours) and Madrid (2½ hours). Note that for Córdoba and Seville the daily schedule includes faster trains at roughly double the cost.
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Across from the Plaza de la Marina, enjoy a stroll under shaded structures with thickets of palms and children's playgrounds. Opened in November 2011, the commercial end of the new port is a tad soulless and needs some greenery. It it is designed to cater to the increase in cruise passengers to the city, with restaurants, bars and shops.
To pick up the child-friendly, open-topped MalagaTour bus, head for Avenida Manuel Agustín Heredia or the eastern end of the Paseo del Parque. This hop-on-hop-off tour does a circuit of the city, stopping at all the sights. Tickets are valid for 24 hours.
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Dining options at the hotel include a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. High-speed wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. This 4-star property offers access to a business center, a technology helpdesk, and secretarial services. Event facilities include a conference center, conference/meeting rooms, and banquet facilities. This pet-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Onsite self parking is complimentary. Hotel Artis is a smoke-free property.
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So much of what we do and buy each day is driven by marketing.
When advertisers use the right words and images, we take action – usually by opening our wallets.
Food producers know this and have tweaked their message through the years to get us to enjoy their products.
Here's a rundown of some foods that were renamed so that you might actually eat them:
- Chilean Sea Bass Used to Be Patagonian Toothfish
- Dried Plums Used to Be Prunes
- Canola Oil Used to Be Rapeseed Oil
- Kiwifruit Used to Be Melonette
- Sea Urchin Used to Be Whore's Eggs (Cracked.com)


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DePauw falls to Wisconsin-Stout, 23-0
September 11, 2004
Greencastle, Ind. - Visiting Wisconsin-Stout scored 20 second-half points to build upon a 3-0 halftime lead on the way to a 23-0 win over host DePauw on Community Day at Blackstock Stadium. The Tigers dropped to 1-1 on the season, while Stout improved to 1-0.
Stout quarterback Nick Ohman rushed for a game-high 116 yards, threw for 216 and accounted for all three Blue Devils touchdowns with one rushing and two passing. The Blue Devils led 3-0 at the half on a 19-yard field goal by Evan Larsen with 1:37 remaining in the first that capped a 19-play, 94-yard drive over an 8:10 span.
DePauw's defense put together a goal line stand late in the first half as it stopped the Blue Devils at the Tigers' 4-yard line. DePauw then drove to the Stout 16 with key plays coming on a Ross Weithoff to Jamarcus Shephard 48-yard pass play and a 15-yarder from Wiethoff to Brian Culp. Stephen Schils' sack of Wiethoff pushed the Tigers back and they eventually called upon Tyler Mallory for a 32-yard field goal with four seconds remaining. Mallory's kick, however, sailed wide left.
Stout took advantage of its first possession of the second half as it drove 82 yards in 12 plays with Ohman tossing a 25-yard scoring pass to John Freeman to make it 10-0 with 7:45 left in the third. The Blue Devils defense stopped the Tigers on three plays and got the ball back at the DePauw 49. Six plays later, Ohman ran it in from nine yards to make it 17-0.
The Tigers drove into Stout territory on the next series, but Matt McMahon fumbled at the Blue Devils' 35 and Schils recovered. Early in the fourth Jordan Sinz intercepted a Wiethoff pass and returned it to the Stout 46. Ohman teamed with Jesse Wendt for a 10-yard score with 9:18 left to make it 23-0. The extra point attempt was blocked.
"Defensively, we battled in the first half to keep the game close, but our offense never got into a rhythm," DePauw head coach Bill Lynch said. "A combination of our breakdowns and their stunting and blitzing hurt us today."
Stout totaled 416 yards of offense with 200 on the ground and 216 through the air and held DePauw to 280 yards including only 73 on the ground. The Blue Devils' Ryan Englebert rushed for 58 yards and caught eight passes for 28 yards. Ross Jones hauled in six for 81 yards.
Jeremiah Marks paced DePauw with 54 rushing yards in 10 carries. Wiethoff completed 10 of 19 passes for a career-high 193 yards. Five of those went to Shephard for 136 yards.
Defensively, Sinz and Schils each recorded seven tackles, while Schils led the way with a pair of sacks. Greg Sylester led DePauw with 15 tackles followed by Obinna Ugokwe with nine including a team-high three for losses totaling 12 yards.
"Their size was a factor," DePauw coach Bill Lynch said. "Their quarterback was outstanding. He made plays when things were breaking down."
The shutout was DePauw's first since it lost to Trinity in 1999 and its first at home since a loss to Hope in 1994.
DePauw hosts Hope College on Saturday, September 18, at 1:30 p.m. Wisconsin-Stout returns to action on Saturday, October 25, when it hosts Wisconsin-Oshkosh.


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The Purchase District Health Department and Fulton County Extension Service will offer a series of free diabetes classes this month in Hickman.
The sessions will be 9:30 a.m.-noon four consecutive Wednesdays, starting March 9, at the extension office, 2114 S. Seventh St. Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions. Topics will include healthy meal plans, checking blood sugar, treatment of high and low blood sugar levels, and staying active. To register, call 270-236-2351.


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In the consumer's world, natural means safer, greener, better for the environment, etc. And although this belief may not entirely be grounded in reality, the fact remains that products labeled as natural have been the force behind a major trend in cosmetics and personal care for years.
According to Ibarra and Johnson,1 the consumer's perception that natural materials are better tolerated than non-naturally occurring ones in cosmetic applications follows a simple philosophy: the human organism is the product of an evolutionary process lasting millions of years, and human metabolism has adapted to the surrounding chemical environment. As a consequence, consumers conclude that the human body is far more adapted to cope with naturally occurring compounds than with synthetic ones.
A recent piece featured in the FoodNavigator reported that according to Mintel's Global New Products Database, the claim all natural ranked third among the most frequent claims made on food products launched in the in 2007, appearing on 2,617 products. In addition, in Europe, 878 all natural food products were launched last year.
With such growing numbers in the natural arena, there are still no regulations that govern the use of the word natural. There also are no standardized industry guidelines, although some European member states such as in the UK do provide guidelines for use of the term.
According to the FoodNavigator, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently received two petitions to define the term, one from the Sugar Association and another from manufacturer Sara Lee, but stated that it will not be considering the issue in the near future. In addition, the FDA reportedly told the e-publication that it is unsure of how prominent the issue is with consumers and the only way to push the issue onto its radar screen is if the agency was provided with research showing that people have overwhelmingly been misled.


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Tag Archives: God of War Collection
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 | 08:22 GMT
God of War Collection age-rated for PS Vita
God of War Collection has been age-rated for PS Vita by the ESRB, suggesting that a release is trundling along
Wed, Sep 05, 2012 | 13:19 BST
Remote Play patch available for God of War and ICO/SotC Collections
Remote Play is now available for the God of War Collection as well as the ICO and Shadow Of The Colossus Collection. Both also now allow the R2 and L2 buttons to be mapped to the rear touch pad. To access the Remote Play functionality you'll need to download a free patch on your PS3. Hit up the PS Blog for more.
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 | 09:24 BST
GAME and Gamestation selling digital PS3 titles
Following last month's introduction of digital PC content in store, the bricks and mortar UK high street chain is to start selling digital first-party PS3 releases as of today.
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 | 14:01 BST
Amazon Germany lists God of War: Master Collection
Amazon.de's listed something called the God of War: Master Collection on PS3. It's apparently due on September 16, according to the listing, and will feature all of the God of War games to date: the first God of War Collection featuring GoW1 and 2, God of War III and the upcoming God of War Collection Vol. 2, featuring remasters of PSP games Chains of Olympus and Ghosts of Sparta. We'll email Sony.
Wed, Nov 03, 2010 | 09:56 GMT
US PS Store, November 2 – God of War goodness for all!
Are you American? Do you have a PS3, PSP or both? Do you suddenly find yourself with a massive hard-on for all things Kratos? It's going to be your lucky day, son.
Sun, May 30, 2010 | 08:19 BST
Sony surveying interest in more HD upgrades
Sony asking users if there are any other titles they'd like to see given God of War-like HD treatment.
Mon, Mar 22, 2010 | 11:21 GMT
God of War Collection announced for Europe, trilogy boxset also announced
SCEE's just announced the God of War Collection will get a UK release on April 30, April 29 in Australia and New Zealand and mainland Europe on April 28.
Tue, Feb 02, 2010 | 12:39 GMT
God of War III, Collection rated by BBFC
The BBFC's rated both God of War III and the God of War Collection at 18 in the UK.
Wed, Jan 27, 2010 | 07:39 GMT
God of War II could have been a PS3 launch game, reveals Yoshida
God of War II could have become a launch title for PlayStation 3.
That's what SCE worldwide studios president Shuhei Yoshida has revealed to Game Informer.
Tue, Jan 26, 2010 | 11:40 GMT
Plans to release God of War Collection separately in UK, confirms SCEE
SCEE's told VG247 that it has plans to release the God of War Collection separately in the UK.
Mon, Jan 11, 2010 | 15:57 GMT
No plans for seperate GoW III/GoW Collection bundle, confirms SCEE
SCEE has just told VG247 that there are currently no plans to release a separate bundle of both God of War III and the God of War Collection outside of the Ultimate Trilogy Edition.
Mon, Jan 11, 2010 | 14:51 GMT
SCEE confirms £110 pricetag for GoW III Ultimate Trilogy Edition in UK
SCEE's confirmed to VG247 that the God of War III Ultimate Trilogy Edition will set you back £110 when it releases in March.
Thu, Jan 07, 2010 | 13:52 GMT
God of War III confirmed for March 25 in Japan
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has confirmed that God of War III will release in the country on March 25.
Tue, Nov 17, 2009 | 15:21 GMT
Released: Assassin's Creed 2, God of War Collection, L4D2, others
Good Lord, what a massive day in game releases. Those with fat wallets will be having a field day, swimming around on the floor with all their lovely games.
The rest with anorexic wallets will just have to pick one and wait on Santa to bring more – or get some from a very giving stranger driving a van. He may look a bit mad with that hair and strange gleam in his eye, but the clown mask beside him on the passenger's seat with fishing line and surgical gloves says "good times ahead" and you know it.
Here's a list of the games that are out in the US today with European dates beside 'em if different:
- Assassin's Creed 2 (PC in 2010) (Nov 20)
- Left 4 Dead 2
- LittleBigPlanet PSP
- Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Nov 27)
- God of War Collection (2010)
- Tony Hawk: RIDE (Dec 4)
- NCAA Basketball 10 (NA)
- Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines (Nov 20)
- Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! (Dec 4)
- Chaotic: Shadow Warriors (NA)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tagforce 4 (NA)
- LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Nov 20)
- The Sim 3: World Adventures Expansion (out yesterday actually) (Nov 20)
- SingStar Latino (TBA)
- Planet 51 (Nov 27)
There may be more, and if we missed any, just let us know.
Mon, Nov 16, 2009 | 10:06 GMT
Reviews for God of War Collection start to pour in
It's out tomorrow in the US, but us Europeans won't be getting it until sometime in 2010. So let us be jealous at out pie eating, Jack Bauer loving American friends, as they get their grubby hands on the God of War: Collection.
The first reviews have started to come in, which you can find below. If you have a link, add it below in the comments. IGN's video review is after the break.
Wed, Nov 11, 2009 | 09:18 GMT
How to get the "15 minute" fight Trophy in God of War Collection
There's a video after the break of God of War II QA lead Stephen Peterson showing you how to get the "15 Min Fight Scene" Trophy in God of War Collection. There's a 500-hit combo in there.
Stephen's played through God of War II "probably about 100 times". He shows which magic to use, when to use it, and how to get the best from your hammer. As if you need telling that.
You'll also see a "flaming vortex attack" that does "massive damage" to "everyone".
Don't take our word for it.
Sat, Nov 07, 2009 | 16:19 GMT
God of War Collection comparison shots
Some shots of the original God of War and God of War II were compared side-by-side to the God of War Collection for PS3.
Which do you think will look better? Well, everyone's eyes are different and we suppose it is a matter of preference too, probably.
Anyway, there are some over on IGN, but Bitmob has the mother load through here and here.
We don't know if it's the same on each site or not, there are so many that our eyes start to get fuzzy, and then none of them look any good.
Judge for yourself.
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 | 13:06 BST
New GOW Collection shots are out
Eurogamer Spain has some new shots of the God of War Collection for everyone to look at over lunch.
They're through the link.
It's out this year in the US with a God of War III demo. No release in EU though until next year at least.
Fri, Oct 16, 2009 | 20:32 BST
First trailer for God of War Collection released
Sony has released the first trailer for the God of War Collection on PS3.
It's posted over on the US PS Blog, but we have it for you after the break.
Game's out this fall, with a God of War 3 PSN demo voucher, which according to Eurogamer, will not be made available in the UK until after the first of the year.
Sorry kiddos.


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Electrical conductor
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Electromagnetism |
In physics and electrical engineering, a conductor is an object or type of material which permits the flow of electric charges in one or more directions. For example, a wire is an electrical conductor that can carry electricity along its length.
In metals such as copper or aluminum, the movable charged particles are electrons. Positive charges may also be mobile, such as the cationic electrolyte(s) of a battery, or the mobile protons of the proton conductor of a fuel cell. Insulators are non-conducting materials with few mobile charges and which support only insignificant electric currents.
All conductors contain electrical charges, which will move when an electric potential difference (measured in volts) is applied across separate points on the material. This flow of charge (measured in amperes) is what is meant by electric current. In most materials, the direct current is proportional to the voltage (as determined by Ohm's law), provided the temperature remains constant and the material remains in the same shape and state.
Copper is the most common material used for electrical wiring (see main article: Copper wire and cable). Silver is the best conductor, but it is expensive. It has a resistivity of 1.6×10−8 Ω⋅m. Because gold does not corrode, it is used for high-quality surface-to-surface contacts. However, there are also many non-metallic conductors, including graphite, solutions of salts, and all plasmas. There are even conductive polymers. (See electrical conduction for more information on the physical mechanism for charge flow in materials).
All non-superconducting materials offer some resistance and warm up during electric currents. Proper design of an electrical conductor takes into account the temperature of the conductor as well as the value of electric current. The motion of charges creates an electromagnetic field around the conductor that exerts a mechanical radial squeezing force on the conductor. The current carrying capacity of a conductor is limited by its ability to dissipate heat. This effect is especially critical in printed circuits, where conductors are relatively small and close together, and inside an enclosure: the heat produced can melt the tracks.
Thermal and electrical conductivity often go together. For instance the sea of electrons causes most metals to act both as electrical and thermal conductors. However, some non-metallic materials are practical electrical conductors without being good thermal conductors.[citation needed]One of the best conductors(it is also toxic) is lead. The best, is also expensive, is Silver.
Wire size[edit]
Wires are measured by their cross section. In many countries, the size is expressed in square millimeters. In North America conductors are measured by American wire gauge for smaller ones, and circular mils for larger ones.
The resistance of a given conductor depends on the material it is made of, and on its dimensions. For a given material, the resistance is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area; for example, a thick copper wire has lower resistance than an otherwise-identical thin copper wire. Also, for a given material, the resistance is proportional to the length; for example, a long copper wire has higher resistance than an otherwise-identical short copper wire. The resistance R and conductance G of a conductor of uniform cross section, therefore, can be computed as
where is the length of the conductor, measured in metres [m], A is the cross-section area of the conductor measured in square metres [m²], σ (sigma) is the electrical conductivity measured in siemens per meter (S·m−1), and ρ (rho) is the electrical resistivity (also called specific electrical resistance) of the material, measured in ohm-metres (Ω·m). The resistivity and conductivity are proportionality constants, and therefore depend only on the material the wire is made of, not the geometry of the wire. Resistivity and conductivity are reciprocals: . Resistivity is a measure of the material's ability to oppose electric current.
This formula is not exact: It assumes the current density is totally uniform in the conductor, which is not always true in practical situations. However, this formula still provides a good approximation for long thin conductors such as wires.
Another situation for which this formula is not exact is with alternating current (AC), because the skin effect inhibits current flow near the center of the conductor. Then, the geometrical cross-section is different from the effective cross-section in which current is actually flowing, so the resistance is higher than expected. Similarly, if two conductors are near each other carrying AC current, their resistances will increase due to the proximity effect. At commercial power frequency, these effects are significant for large conductors carrying large currents, such as busbars in an electrical substation,[1] or large power cables carrying more than a few hundred amperes.
Conductor materials[edit]
Conduction materials include metals, electrolytes, superconductors, semiconductors, plasmas and some nonmetallic conductors such as graphite and Conductive polymers.
Copper has a high conductivity. Annealed copper is the international standard to which all other electrical conductors are compared. The main grade of copper used for electrical applications, such as building wire, motor windings, cables and busbars, is electrolytic-tough pitch (ETP) copper (CW004A or ASTM designation C100140). This copper has an electrical conductivity of at least 101% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard). If high conductivity copper needs to be welded or brazed or used in a reducing atmosphere, then oxygen-free high conductivity copper (CW008A or ASTM designation C10100) may be used.[2] Because of its ease of connection by soldering or clamping, copper is still the most common choice for most light-gauge wires.
Silver is more conductive than copper, but due to cost it is not practical in most cases. However, it is used in specialized equipment, such as satellites, and as a thin plating to mitigate skin effect losses at high frequencies.
Aluminum wire, which has 61% of the conductivity of copper, has been used in building wiring for its lower cost. By weight, aluminum has higher conductivity than copper, but it has properties that cause problems when used for building wiring. It forms a resistive oxide within connections, causing terminals of wiring devices to heat. Aluminum can "creep", slowly deforming under load, eventually causing device connections to loosen, and also has a different coefficient of thermal expansion compared to the materials used for connections. This accelerates the loosening of connections. These effects can be avoided by using wiring devices approved for use with aluminum.
Aluminum wires used for low voltage distribution, such as buried cables and service drops, require use of compatible connectors and installation methods to prevent heating at joints. Aluminum is also the most common metal used in high-voltage transmission lines, in combination with steel as structural reinforcement.
Anodized aluminum surfaces are not conductive. This affects the design of electrical enclosures that require the enclosure to be electrically connected. Organic compounds such as octane, which has 8 carbon atoms and 18 hydrogen atoms, cannot conduct electricity. Oils are hydrocarbons, since carbon has the property of tetracovalency and forms covalent bonds with other elements such as hydrogen, since it does not lose or gain electrons, thus does not form ions. Covalent bonds are simply, the sharing of electrons. Hence, there is no separation of ions when electricity is passed through it. So the liquid (oil or any organic compound) cannot conduct electricity.
Conductor ampacity[edit]
The ampacity of a conductor, that is, the amount of current it can carry, is related to its electrical resistance: a lower-resistance conductor can carry a larger value of current. The resistance, in turn, is determined by the material the conductor is made from (as described above) and the conductor's size. For a given material, conductors with a larger cross-sectional area have less resistance than conductors with a smaller cross-sectional area.
For bare conductors, the ultimate limit is the point at which power lost to resistance causes the conductor to melt. Aside from fuses, most conductors in the real world are operated far below this limit, however. For example, household wiring is usually insulated with PVC insulation that is only rated to operate to about 60 °C, therefore, the current in such wires must be limited so that it never heats the copper conductor above 60 °C, causing a risk of fire. Other, more expensive insulation such as Teflon or fiberglass may allow operation at much higher temperatures.
The American wire gauge article contains a table showing allowable ampacities for a variety of copper wire sizes.
If an electric field is applied to a material, and the resulting induced electric current is in the same direction, the material is said to be an isotropic electrical conductor. If the resulting electric current is in a different direction from the applied electric field, the material is said to be an anisotropic electrical conductor.
Pioneering and historical books[edit]
- William Henry Preece. On Electrical Conductors. 1883.
- Oliver Heaviside. Electrical Papers. Macmillan, 1894.
Reference books[edit]
- Annual Book of ASTM Standards: Electrical Conductors. American Society for Testing and Materials. (every year)
- IET Wiring Regulations. Institution for Engineering and Technology. wiringregulations.net
- ^ Fink and Beaty, Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers 11th Edition, pages 17–19
- ^ High conductivity coppers (electrical), Copper Development Association (U.K.), http://www.copperinfo.co.uk/alloys/copper/
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See also[edit]
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August 26, 2009, 10:43 am
Conservative group suspends anti-healthcare reform ads upon Kennedy's passing
By Jordan Fabian
CPR's decision demonstrates the respect Kennedy, a long standing proponent of health reform, garners in the debate over the legislation now being considered by Congress.
Here is CPR's statement:
With the sad news of Senator Kennedy's passing Conservatives for Patients Rights is immediately suspending our ad campaign for health care reform out of respect to the Kennedy family as well as the Senator's colleagues and supporters, to whom we extend our condolences. We know the debate will continue - a debate Senator Kennedy embraced with vigor - and we look forward to engaging in the debate in the months ahead. But now is a time for respect, reflection and remembrance. Senator Kennedy's lifetime of dedicated public service transcended multiple generations. His devotion to many issues and his relentless passion made him a hero to his supporters and worthy adversary to his opponents. His voice and presence will be missed.
Lawmakers and advocacy groups have already recognized the significant impact of Kennedy's death on healthcare reform. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), who took over Kennedy's spot on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, said "he fought to the very end for the cause of his life -- ensuring that all Americans have the health care they need."
Service Employees International Union President Andy Stern said "let us continue his cause. Let us take action this year to pass healthcare reform. And let us continue to build Kennedy's vision of America."