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The new Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived! Actress and swimsuit model Molly Sims and Franck Duboeuf (Georges's son) were on hand at District 36 in New York to receive the first bottle from the hands of an acrobat, while other performers spun, twirled and stilt-walked around, creating a circus atmosphere. I provided a magical touch at the festivities. Guests included prominent food and wine writers, including the James Beard award-winning Karen Page.
Here I am (L) with Molly…and (R) with Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave, Karen Page, and Andrew Dornenburg


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The baked, stuffed tomatoes can be prepared in advance and cooked to order. Their own velvety sweetness is enriched with cheddar-cheesy mashed potatoes, chives, thyme and paprika.
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Remove stem end and hollow out each tomato, removing seeds and juice. Sprinkle inside of tomatoes with salt; place upside down on cooling rack to drain for about 15 min.
3. In bowl, combine potatoes, chives, thyme, pepper, and 1 cup cheddar. Fill tomato cups with potato mixture.
4. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, remaining 1⁄4 cup cheddar cheese, and paprika; sprinkle on top of each tomato.
5. Place filled tomatoes in non-stick or well-oiled muffin pans. Bake 10-15 min., until topping is crisp and tomatoes are heated through.

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This summer, Ronald Taylor, a senior at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, along with the 990 high school juniors attended the New York Boys' State, held at SUNY Morrisville. At Boy's State, Taylor took part in the New York Boys' State governor election. Taylor's journey to become governor started off successfully when he won his party's nomination. After he was nominated, Taylor took part in intense debates with the other candidates. After the debates, Taylor was elected the New York Boys' State governor. Taylor was excited about his victory and accomplishment, "A feeling of pure excitement and joy filled my system. I had done it. After all of the hard work, debating, theorizing, and speechwriting, I was finally able to claim the position and represent the class of 2011," Taylor said.
After Taylor's win, he was informed that he was going to be attending Boys' Nation, a program that contains 98 students from around the United States. Taylor made history with his election win and trip to Boys' Nation: he became the first ever student from Nassau County to become governor and attend Boys' Nation. He was also the first Holy Trinity student to become governor and attend Boys' Nation, and he became the first African American governor or Boys' State.
Boys' Nation was held at Marymount University in Maryland. At Boys' Nation, Taylor and the other 97 students took part in conversations about health care reform, taxes, Reaganomics, welfare, and public policy. Along with the debates and conversation, Taylor and the other students got the opportunity to meet President Barack Obama. Obama spoke to the students about leadership, pride and Americanism. Taylor had the experience of a lifetime and learned a lot about himself when h e attended both New York Boys' State and Boys' Nation. "Boys' State and Boys' Nation were truly an experience of a lifetime. I learned that the change I want to see in the world starts and continues from my own actions," Taylor said. "I have no excuse to be less than my utmost potential for I am a unique creation that God created."
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high-school students. A participatory program in which students become part of the operation of local, county and state government, Boys State was founded in 1935 to counter the socialism-inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. Operated by students elected to various offices, Boys State activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs.
The first Boys Nation – then called Boys Forum of National Government – convened at American University in Washington in August 1946. The 1946 American Legion National Convention adopted the event as an official youth activity. Three years later, it became American Legion Boys Nation. Two representatives from each of the 49 Boys States represent their state at Boys Nation in Washington, where the young leaders receive an education on the structure and function of federal government. At the event, each delegate acts as a senator from his Boys State. The young lawmakers caucus at the beginning of the session, then organize into committees and conduct hearings on bills submitted by program delegates. Senators learn the proper method of handling bills, according to U.S. Senate rules. Participation in the political process is emphasized throughout the week, including organization of party conventions and nominating and electing a president and vice president. The week of government training also includes lectures, forums and visits to federal agencies, institutions, memorials and historical sites. On Capitol Hill, Boys Nation senators meet with elected officials from their home states. Since Boys Nation began in 1946, a number of its graduates have been elected to public office, including presidents, congressmen, state governors and state legislators. Many others have been inspired to work for the campaigns of individuals seeking public office.
Holy Trinity High School is a private, co-educational Catholic high school founded in 1966 drawing students from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties. It has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Exemplary Schools Program and is nationally known for its outstanding Performing Arts program. For more information, visit www.holytrinityhs.org.


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While there are many 2011 and 2012 reviews out there decrying the service and the "unevenness" of the food, our experience was the complete opposite. The four of us experienced perfect service, spectacular food, a great wine list and an incredible view. While the pricing on Zagat feels a little low, this was a great special event place we would highly recommend. Expect to spend about $100 - $125 per person with a drink and three courses.
The entire eating experience at the restaurant Equus from the time you drive up to the Castle until you leave is memorable.
I had the spring sampler menu 95$ with crab salad bass and rib eye. The portions for the crab salad and bass were very small the steak portion was small to medium sized. The dessert was not that great. Quality was 4/5 for food My wife had salmon 5/5 she really loved it. The service was fantastic! 5/5 Pricing for dinner is expensive for two 190 with tip. The best deal here is i you can wake up early and catch breakfast. 2 people should run $28-35 plus tip
Everything was outstanding at Eqqus, from the service to the food to the wine. Our server was from Scotland. He was attentive and interesting to talk to. We had a lovely Cabernet which opened up nicely. The lobster with tarragon, oranges, and hearts of palm was a great combination of flavors. The salmon with fennel was cooked perfectly. My husband enjoyed his pasta with mushrooms and he is not the biggest pasta fan. He was glad he ordered it. His steak was cooked as requested. Afterward, we went to the deck for a drink and watched the NY fireworks. Lovely evening!
While there were some outstanding dishes (cavatelli and black sea bass), the salmon was nothing special. The service was warm and gracious, albeit overattentive and rushed. The bar ran out of the higher end gin on a holiday weekend. It is pricey, so that these shortcomings stand out notwithstanding the outstanding aspects of the meal.
We wanted a special place for lunch for our anniversary and we were DELIGHTED with Equus. We loved the ambiance, the food the service et al.
A perfect venue for celebrating a milestone birthday. The entire experience was memorable.
Equus is quite the fine dining experience. The food, service, and atmosphere are perfect. I will say, as a NYC resident, I'm a little more used to even fine dining being a little less stuffy. One party member of ours was traveling and didn't have a jacket. There was a definite sense from the staff and fellow dinners of "oh my." It was a hot summer Friday night with hardly anyone in the restaurant, in those occasions I think the attitude could be lowered a bit. It wasn't like he was in shorts and a hat. Maybe I'm just used to a younger, more active restaurant scene at this point. It doesn't diminish my opinion of the place, however. They really do have an amazingly accessible wine list, as well.
Equus is not a restaurant for every day dining. It is definitely a special occasion restaurant. We opted for the chef's tasting menu (a tad pricy at 125) per person. However, the excitement presented with this menu made it well worth the price. The portions were on the small size but after the meal was complete, you walked away feeling very sated.
Dined here recently for a special ocassion and it was wonderful. The food the ambiance, the staff so professional. The evening we went the bartender was no where to be found at first but we had assistance quickly. We would have liked a window seat although no matter where you sit the decor is just breathtaking. We had drinks out side and walked the grounds.
We have dined here twice - once for dinner and once for lunch. The hotel and restaurant were purchased by a Japanese company in 2012, the entire complex was closed to about a year, beautifully renovated and reopened earlier in 2013. A $7 million spa is under construction. Reviews prior to 2013 are irrelevant because it was a different owner and a different chef. The new restaurant is beautiful, food is the BEST in Westchester -- really great and creative and service is excellent. A must for any occassion We especially liked the marrow bone - cut length-wise. definately will be returning.
This is / was a true gem however the food was not to par with my past experiences for the money. It has a great ambiance and service but the kitchen needs to refine its taste. They have many nice traditional dishes which were however over salted or over spiced. This should be achievable but the kitchen needs to know that.
After being a go to place for our Wedding Anniversary... Equus got tired, old, and stale. We always gave it a pass because of our history.. so we were beyond excited to see new life at Equus. The decor change is lovely and fresh, the new menu was varied, and the presentation and tastes of the entire dinner was delightful and so worth waiting for. We are happy to have another "go-to" place again !!
absolutely enjoyable---immediate seating, great view, really nice menue, good wine list that is accessable, perfect service, excellant food at all levels, wounderful deserts. Definetly a go to place.
I took a very special woman here for a date, and the place was awesome. The food was excellent and the ambience was spectacular. They really go out of their way to make everything special. Love this place!!!!!
gorgeous elegant setting. We had a very wonderful time.
It was our third anniversary. This place is so romantic. Service is outstanding. Also special thanks to the chef for complimentary dessert. Food was to die for. Little on the higher side of price scale but completely worth it. Be there before time so you can see the castle and walk in the garden before settling down for the dinner.
5 star experience, waiters and food were great. Perfect for any romantic occasion.
What an addition. When many are preferring to eat at home, this is the reason to go out and have someone cook for you. The is clearly a Chef driven restaurant that outshines any other in the area and competes with the best of the best in NYC.
The setting perfect, the service impeccable, the food exquisite. I had the eggs Benedict with Hollandaise sauce. What a luscious experience. The egg perfectly poached, short ribs slow roasted for over 8 hours, homemade english muffin. Perfect. My husband had the lemon ricotta pancakes. They were light and fluffy, and very tasty. Even the fresh fruit was the freshest I have ever tasted. We cannot wait to experience this restaurant again. Maybe we will go for an anniversary. The elegance lends itself to a special occasion.
You and your guests will be awed by the structure, grounds, and food. Very special ambience and history. Superb food and wine.
Equus is a very high end restaurant with excellent service, beautiful surroundings and extremely well prepared foods. A very special place that caters to those who are not too concerned with price. I would definitely return but at $200+ for dinner for two (all in) it would be for a very special occasion. My only reservation about the place is that portions are very small. We wound up asking for additional portions of bread at meal end, otherwise can't go wrong.
This is our hideaway place for special occasions. We especially like Eddie (the heavy one from Argentina) He is a credit to your staff !
Came here for lunch on the weekend with my parents. It was a lovely fall day so we could sit outside and enjoy the view overlooking the garden. We got the three course set lunch menu, all dishes were delicious, Japanese-inspired French. Service could have been better; a lot of glassware was placed on the table loudly, and we had to ask for coffee with dessert twice. But in all a nice relaxing lunch experience, a good break from the rushed life of the city.
Overall a great experience. The wait service was just a little too much at times and made us feel sort of rushed, but certainly not worthy of complaint. I will revisit this place.
Perfect, relaxing, delicious lunch in beautiful surroundings
I would love to go back for lunch sometime Dinner was great
I have enjoyed the Equus Restaurant at the Castle Hotel and Spa on a number of occasions and I have always been satisfied with both the food as well as the service.
We really enjoyed our dinner at the Equus restaurant. The food was fantastic, the bar tender was awesome (he took our direction on creating 2 special drinks and they were amazing), the atmosphere very nice, albeit in need of an update. We got the prix fix and each course was truly delicious. This chef is very talented. Our only complaint was the wine pairings. Basicially they read off the label and poured. No information or reason for the pairing. I don't blame the waiters as all of them (they rotated through the course of the meal) were very helpful and friendly but they clearly recieve no traininng on wine. So Overall great experience that could (and should considering the unbelievable venue) be even better!
My husband and I reserved a Sunday Brunch to celebrate my father's birthday, and he absolutely loved it!!! So much that he changed his lunch plans with family guests to do it here rather than at our favorite neighborhood restaurant! We have been talking about what we want to order at our next visit ever since. I definitely am going to re-order the celery root soup (absolutely exquisite!) for appetizer and the Apple Financier (delicious!!) for dessert. I must also note for other mommies that it was quite kid-friendly. I went with my 11mo daughter and she sat happily thru out the meal. But I wouldn't take my restless 3yo nephew. The setting is too fancy for kids who wouldn't be able to sit still.
The food was innovative and delicious. The customer service was first rate. The attendants work as a team to please you.
We had a 3-course prix fixe lunch there. The food was very good, but what stood out was the ambiance. It was an elegant room, with a beautiful view of trees and plenty of sunlight. Overall a great experience.
Restaurant dining room was comfortable. You really feel like you are in a castle. Noise level was moderate. My wife and I went here for our first anniversay. I had the fluke, and my wife ordered the steak. Both dishes were very good. The service was also good. When the bill arrived, I noticed that the restaurant added an extra item to the bill which I did not order. I cannot stand when places do that. So check the bill before handing over your credit card. That aside it was a very nice dinner. Both my wife and I plan to return.
I took my significant other to the castle for his 50th birthday. The service and food was outstanding!!!
This is the most impressive looking restaurant I've Ever seen , inside an actual castle. Quiet, beautiful grounds And excellent staff. Great food
The scenery was beautiful, the food delicious and the service very efficient. Highly recommend
My sister and I were celebrating our 10th anniversary of when she donated her kidney to me. No kidding. I picked this place to celebrate a huge accomplishment for us both. We were very pleased with food, service and ambiance.
Went on Sunday night, surprisingly quiet. Definitely a special occasion restaurant. Choice of a 5 course prix fixe for $95 or a la carte. Opted for a la carte as 5 courses is a bit too much for us but others around us had the prix fixe and the portions seemed reasonable. Food presented well & on par with a restaurant of that caliber. Celery root soup was lush and flavorful. Hubby enjoyed the beef duo, short ribs and roated sirloin. The only shortcoming was that at times the service was a bit slow and not as professional as I would expect. Wine glasses were empty a bit too often and it seemed like there were a few junior servers who leaned across my plate to deliver bread etc. Seemed as if prix fixe orders may have gotten more senior server.
Went there with my husband as a gift from his Grandpa - food was incredible, wait staff was 5 star, absolutely everything about the experience was excellent.
Great environment, spacious, and quiet. The service was gracious, friendly, and always available. I don't know why the Zagat and other reviews suggest the food is just ok. To me, and I frequent top restaurants, Equus was right up there.
Birthday celebration filled with fabulous food, wine, and service!
Equus is a fantastic dining spot to take your spouse/love one for a romantic evening. The service is wonderful and very attentive. The ambience of the place is quiet and nostalgic, making the dining experience a pleasant one. The food was exquisite. We had the venison and fluke. Well prepared and flavorful. Earlier in the day, I popped the question to my long-time girlfrend (she said, yes!) and this was the conclusion to our full day. Well worth it. Note: Make reservations at least 2-3 weeks in advance!
For something special in the way of ambiance, Equus can't be beat. The old time aristocratic feel of the 'castle' mansion is genuine and both beautiful and impressive. Food is excellent (had the seasonal fixed price menu). Only drawback - portions VERY small - too small considering price. Wish they would take note and change that !
Enjoyed a romantic night out with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. Equus had perfect the combination of ambience and attention. The staff was incredibly attentive to our needs and made several wonderful recommendations. The roaring fire and other special touches made the evening memorable. The presentation of each plate was original and unique. Absolutely loved the scallops, bass and beef duo! Very pricy but worth the experience.
I have eaten at Equus many times. Every time is amazing. We started with a spicy shrimp tasting from the chef. The 5 course tasting menu included scallop, lobster, and wagyu beef done two ways. We shared the desserts and couldn't decided which one was best - but I suppose the chocolate wins out by a nose because it is chocolate! Equus has a capable wine list, and we went with the Caymus Special Select Cabernet Sauvignon. Just fantastic. The building feels historic and special as does the petite bar where we started the evening with a drink. If you've never been - you MUST GO! It can be expensive, but every time you go, it will become a special occasion. Enjoy!
This is a place to go to for the view of the Hudson River-- it is just spectacular.Menu is great but actual food did not live up to the 'high-end' ness of the place, nor the price. Main dish meat was cooked perfectly (e.g., nice and pink on the inside) but served barely tepid in temperature, so not satisfying. Dessert was by far the outstanding course. Wine pairing was odd to say the least-- had this many times before at other places and this is the first time that none of the pairings made much sense at all. And the vintages used were not that great, either.I had a special request which they handled spectacularly-- the senior service staff are wonderful and helped to make the occasion special despite the less than outstanding food.
The food, service and ambiance outstanding. Recommend for all occasions. Gorgeous views, friendly service and the best food. Loved it.
Beautiful setting...high in the clouds...with lovely, tasteful furnishings fit for a royal couple ---of any age. Food was delicious, fresh and presented with panache. Wait staff was cordial, friendly and very helpful with food and wine choices. Can't wait to bring our daughter, who lives in Seattle, this summer to see what all the bragging was about. Kudos!
I took my mother and grandmother here for Mother's Day for dinner and they fell in love. It was a great way to make that special person in your life feel like royalty. What is better than fine dining in a castle? The food was amazing, perfect blend of flavors and the portions sizes were perfect. We received remarkable service while there and every person was very friendly. The ambience is wonderful with beautiful garden views and views of the hudson river. It was truly a night to remember. .
The newly renovated restaurant has improved in all areas. The new chef has done a great job with the food and the service has gotten much better as well. The decor has gotten a fresh look and the scenic view is spectacular. The prix-fixe is a good deal considering the quality of food. Definitely will go back again.


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it is always a pleasure to visit Roger and Henry from la panache guest house.We share an interest in nature plants especially.Roger is an accomplished botanist who studied st lucian flora at length.prices at la panache are very reasonable and it is close to the marina and Rodney bay,if you are interested in the tourist 'traps'.I had my rental car-which... More
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- We are 20 minutes drive from Castries and 90 minutes from Hewanorra airport. We have three self-contained self-catering units for holiday rentals. We are part of the Cas en Bas Road community which is a mix of locals, tourists and residents with holiday homes. We are a 5 minute (400 meter walk) down to the Castries highway and frequent buses to Rodney Bay and Castries. There's a small supermarket and a bank at the junction and 2 larger supermarkets on the way to Rodney Bay. There are all styles of eating, drinking and party establishments in Gros Islet and Rodney Bay. Gros Islet Beach is a 20 minutes walk, Reduit Beach a short bus ride and the Atlantic beaches a 30 minutes walk. Beausejour Cricket Ground is 2 km away, Rodney Bay Marina a 15 minutes walk. We have two studio apartments and one two-bedroom apartment. Each is quite separate and has its own entrance and balcony with great views. In addition we have a reception lounge. We no longer have a bar or restaurant but there are many within a short distance. However we can put breakfast 'kits' into rooms for US$5/person for arriving guests. The kitchen area has a three burner gas stove, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, kettle, coffee-maker and toaster and the usual pots, pans, utensils and cutlery. Each unit has a shower with hot water, wash basin and toilet. Fixtures and fittings are simple but rooms are comfortable and clean. They are cooled by powerful fans (but of course guests arriving from a cold winter will take a day or two to adjust). The two studios also have air-conditioning. Electricity is 220 volts; we have adapters but cannot for safety reasons provide 110v transformers (except for small electronic items). Rooms are changed and cleaned twice weekly; guests wishing a daily service will pay a 10% service charge. We can wash clothes for you, US$4/load.There is 24 hour, free wireless internet access in the reception area. A computer is also available in the reception area. The apartments have wired and wireless internet access. We have a small car park for guests who rent a vehicle. To suit the driving conditions in Saint Lucia, we recommend that guests rent small cars or short wheel base jeeps. ... more less


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If you're bad at charm and flirting then yah it's hard to know what guys you have no chance with. Luckily I've never had that problem because I'm like walking charm. So can't really help beyond saying be brave and stuff.
Well, this one doesn't involve me being nervous. It's just the fact that you bond with them, your feelings for them are strong, and you think they like you too. Then suddenly, you find out they're straight. I know asking them would be easier, but they could be in the closet (like me) and deny it. Or they could be straight and feel insulted by the question.
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Oh, why can it not be like in the movies.
The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets.
Yeah my love life pretty much stinks as well, and I didn't really know asking a girl to hang also meant asking them on a date >.>. But yeah I am not good with flirting either.
Anyways hey everyone, just popping in again. Letting you know I am actually moving out of my mother's house tomorrow, already packed so pretty much waiting to move into this townhouse with my cousin (My computers' waiting to go, so I am on my sister's old computer). It's kinda scary because I will be on my own and all, had to give my bird away, I can still see her but still, and will have to say bye to the dogs. Very big lol.
Wow that's good Willow....not the flirting thing, the moving thing xD
Goodluck bud.
DJ- lol thanks, yeah guess so, still nervous but I guess once we are all settled, I will be alright, means I can't buy whatever I like anymore, used to get quite a bit from centrelink, So can't get B&W2 straight away, or any of the DVDs that have just come out but oh well.
Avi- No, the bird squeaks too much and my mum won['t do it.
This is my first post on the thread!
I grew up with a prejudice family on my mom's side, the family I mostly grew up with. They were southern, so not only did they have some racial prejudice, they also hated anything the bible "says" is bad. Needless to say I was conditioned to hate gays. Up until my sophomore year in high school, I was ignorant. I finally started to realize that the bible is all about love, no matter the kind it is. Before I became the open minded person I am now, I heard rumors from the family my cousin might be gay. I just denied that he could never be gay. He's out to us now and I couldn't be happier for him. I just really hope the world will soon realize that they truly need to open their minds to all things they have become ignorant to.
Also Willow's Tara!! I love the name!! Willow was the first positive gay/lesbian influence I had.....ok I never new many of them in my life lol.
I am Bi. I am engaged to a wonderful man, yet I still proudly identify myself as Bi-sexual.
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My crush was apparently not interested in me... Oh well, suck it up and carry on, like always.
But why is it so difficult this time?
The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets.
I don't really know. I know it hurts, that's for sure.
The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets.
Well you can get through it. You're strong, and awesome too if this guy couldn't see that then it's his bad.
No, I know for a fact that he is.
It was probably a flaw in my personality he did not like.. I get that a lot
The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets.
It sure is.
The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets.
Trust me, that kind of person do not excist!
But, this is kinda good, now I know how he feels, and I have the possibility to move on
The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets.
I am well aware that moving on is a good thing, but this time, it feels different, and a lot harder, than usual
The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets.


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Hotel with a complimentary breakfast, in Ocean City (Midtown Ocean City)
This hotel is located in Ocean City (Midtown Ocean City), close to Maui Golf, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, and Planet Maze. Local attractions also include Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Ember's Island Miniature Golf.
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Best Western Ocean City Hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, a business center, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
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Gurdwara Chatti Patshahi, Kathi Darwaja, Rainwari, Srinagar is one of the most important Sikh Gurudwaras in Kashmir.
Amardeep Singh, left, and Gursant Singh talks as a group of Sikhs protest outside of a GAP store in Davis, over an ad showing a female model with a Sikh man on Thursday.
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 05:08 AM
I just recently scored my first project and they've asked me for how much I charge.
How much should I charge?
It is an indie game developer and it is an app. The piece is going to be 2 mins long and it will loop and it is the guys first time he is making an app.
I would really appreciate your help with this
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 06:45 AM
Congrats on your first job.
Tricky question you've asked there. There's quite a lot of factors you should consider here, let me try to sum them up.
- How much time did you spend working on the piece? This can give you a first pointer how much one your hours may be worth in your opinion.
- Was it a rushed job? Or was the music something you had already produced?
- Did you have any other responsibilities in the team? Audio implementation, Q&A, creative input... those are things you should take into account as well.
- Is there a chance you'll be working with the dev team again? With this first job you set the tone for the next agreement. Charge a really low price and you probably won't be getting a good deal next time either.
- What kind of budget does the dev team have? If they're established and have a few games released they'll probably have more money to spend than if they're a start-up.
- Are you selling them exclusive rights to the song? If the whole team works on a shoestring budget, you can offer them non-exclusive rights, maybe with a grace period following the release of the game.
- How and for which platform is the game released? A free flash game on Newgrounds will probably have less revenue than a boxed next-gen console release.
- How much are you spending on equipment, education, studio rent? A good rate also considers your wish for expansion - if composing your games is the job you want to do full-time.
Best thing you can do is try and calculate - how many jobs like this could you do in a month?
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How much do you think can the dev team afford?
Don't sell your music at less than fair value.
If the dev team can't afford what you've calculated, give them a discount - but give them a friendly hint that you'll have to ask for more on the next project to sustain your business. If they really dig what you did for the first game and if you've been reliable and communicative, they'll come back to you in any case because they know they can count on you.
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If the dev team can't afford what you've calculated, give them a discount -
but give them a friendly hint that you'll have to ask for more on the next project to sustain your business
A (IMHO) better way to deal with that is to come back with a discounted fee, but an agreement that if the game reaches certain revenue, you get a bonus that brings you up to (and a bit over) your 'normal' rate.
And literally have your quote look more like this:
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What that does is set the value of your services to the "discount + bonus" level, instead of the "discount" level. And there's a TON of research that people associate the value of something strongly that level (look up "anchor price")
You can even make the "revenue" level impossibly high (though I'd recommend making it semi-achievable)
Moritz is spot on there! So make sure that you are very reliable and very communicative!If they really dig what you did for the first game and if you've been reliable and communicative, they'll come back to you in any case because they know they can count on you.
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Vonn -- who's rumored to be Tiger's new "girlfriend" -- boarded the jet in Salzburg this morning.
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As we reported, Vonn was competing at the Alpine World Championships in Schladming on Tuesday when she lost her balance and skidded into a gate ... at top speed. Following the accident, Vonn was airlifted to a nearby hospital where she was treated for injuries to her knee and shinbone.
Luckily, it appears Vonn's well enough now to be using crutches.
Considering the disease-ridden whores Tiger has preferred for years she better hope he doesn't want paid for the plane ride.
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That would not be the same plane as his X-wife was on. Elin was on a G-200 and Vonn was on either a GIV or GV. Plus tiger doesn't own the airplane...he's in a fractional program with NetJets. He most likely paid for it but it's not his airplane.
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Abstract: New timings of eclipses made in 2010 and 2011 are presented for the hot subdwarf B (sdB) eclipsing binary NSVS 14256825. Composed of an sdB star and a much cooler companion, with a period near 0.1104 days, this system is very similar to the prototype sdB eclipsing binary HW Vir. The new observations show that the binary period of NSVS 14256825 is rapidly increasing at a rate of about 12 × 10−12 days orbit−1. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/891 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: Beach-cast kelp (the most widely used feed for commercially grown South African abalone) is plentiful during winter months when periodic storms cause kelp to wash ashore. During summer, however, this resource is not always readily available and farmed abalone are often starved for short periods. The aim of this research was to assess how periodic kelp starvation influences growth of the commercially grown abalone, Haliotis midae Linnaeus. Growth of grow-out abalone was monitored on a commercial abalone farm over a period of six months and consisted of 3 treatments with 2 replicates (n = ±250 abalone per replicate). The treatments were: Control (abalone always given more kelp than what they typically needed); Treatment 1 (abalone fed their weekly ration only once a week); Treatment 2 (abalone fed half their weekly ration every 3 and then 4 days respectively). While the data at first suggest that the control animals outperform the treatment animals, after undergoing an initial adjustment period to the new feeding regime, the treatment animals perform better. Weight gain and feed conversion efficiencies show that the treatment animals perform better overall. The control animals generally required much more feed to produce comparable increases in both length and weight compared to the treatment animals. This study has shown that periodic bouts of starvation is beneficial to Haliotis midae, allowing variable growth spurts when returned to full feed rations. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/634 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: The digital divide between rural and urban areas within developing countries is vast. We investigate how to address this divide by introducing Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) into remote rural areas. Our aim is to discover how to create locally relevant software applications with appropriate content for these areas. We use a user centred design approach and a modified software development lifecycle that is participatory, iterative and cyclical. This process is based on principles from Participatory Design and Action Research. This paper presents our initial experience of developing a telemedicine application for a rural village in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa using this process. We present an overview of the methodology, describe the software application we have developed and cite several challenges we have faced. Finally we conclude that an inter-organisational and inter-disciplinary approach is needed to develop software for remote areas. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/532 Files in this item: 1
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Motswainyana, William M.; Onani, Martin O.; Jacobs, Jeroen; van Meervelt, Luc (International Union of Crystallography, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: The title complex, [PdCl2(C20H20N2)] CH3CN, was synthesized by the reaction of 2-[(2,6-diethylphenyl)iminomethyl]quinoline with dichlorido(cycloocta-1,5-diene)palladium(II) in dry CH2Cl2. The PdII ion is coordinated by two N atoms of the bidentate quinoline ligand and by two chloride anions, generating a distorted square-planar coordination geometry around the metal centre. There is a detectable trans influence for the chloride ligands. The crystal packing is characterized by – stacking between the quinoline rings. The use of acetonitrile as the crystallization solvent was essential for obtaining good-quality crystals. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/751 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: The title imino–phosphine compound, [PdCl2(C26H22NP)] - CH3CN, was prepared by reaction of N-[2-(diphenylphosphanyl) benzylidene]-2-methylaniline with dichlorido(cycloocta- 1,5-diene)palladium(II) in dry CH2Cl2. The PdII cation is coordinated by the P and N atoms of the bidentate chelating ligand and by two chloride anions, generating a distorted square-planar coordination geometry. There is a detectable trans influence for the chloride ligands. The methyl group present in this structure has an influence on the crystal packing. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/752 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: Continental Antarctic is perceived as a largely pristine environment, although certain localized regions (e.g., parts of the Ross Dependency Dry Valleys) are relatively heavy impacted by human activities. The procedures imposed on Antarctic field parties for the handling and disposal of both solid and liquid wastes are designed to minimise eutrofication and contamination (particularly by human enteric bacteria). However, little consideration has been given to the significance, if any, of less obvious forms of microbial contamination resulting from periodic human activities in Antarctica. The predominant commensal microorganism on human skin, Staphylococcus epidermidis, could be detected by PCR, in Dry Valley mineral soils collected from heavily impacted areas, but could not be detected in Dry Valley mineral soils collected from low impact and pristine areas. Cell viability of this non-enteric human commensal is rapidly lost in Dry Valley mineral soil. However, S. epidermidis can persist for long periods in Dry Valley mineral soil as non-viable cells and/or naked DNA. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/146 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: The crustose coralline alga Spongites yendoi (Foslie) Chamberlain (Corallinaceae, Rhodophyta) dominates the lower eulittoral zone along the South Coast of South Africa, together with the limpet Patella cochlear Born. This coralline alga was previously shown to undergo a deep-layer sloughing twice a year, as well as continuous epithallial sloughing. The hypothesis that deep-layer sloughing could perform an antifouling function was tested by determining the percentage cover of fleshy algae developing in a limpet exclusion experiment on live and killed coralline. Substantial fleshy algal cover developed in both limpet removal treatments, negating any possible antifouling function of deep-layer sloughing. A measurable decrease in the mean thickness of the coralline population was noted during periods of sloughing. A thicker crustose coralline, Leptophytum ferox (Foslie) Chamberlain & Keats, grew more slowly and was much more heavily burrowed and more weakly attached than S. yendoi. These results are consistent with a hypothesis that deep-layer sloughing contributes to the alga's relatively thin thallus, thereby conferring the advantages of faster growth and stronger attachment. However, further studies are still needed to evaluate these hypotheses further. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/901 Files in this item: 0
Valisi, Andiswa; Maiyalagan, Thandavarayan; Khotseng, Lindiwe; Linkov, Vladimir; Pasupathi, Sivakumar (Springer, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: This work studies the effect of heat treatment of carbon-dispersed platinum and platinum alloys on its methanol tolerance and catalytic activity as gas diffusion electrodes for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in acid medium. The catalyst powders were subjected to heat treatments at three different temperatures for a fixed period at controlled atmospheres. Differences in catalyst morphology were characterized using X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray analysis and transmission electron microscope techniques. The electrochemical characteristics and activity of the electro-catalysts were evaluated for ORR and methanol tolerance using cyclic voltammetry, in the form of gas diffusion electrodes. The optimum heat-treatment temperature is found to be strongly dependent on the individual catalyst. The maximum ORR activity and better methanol tolerance for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) was observed in Pt-Fe/C and Pt-Cu/C catalysts subjected to heat treatment at 350 °C.A trend of catalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) was obtained: Pt-Cu/C (350°C)>Pt-Fe/C (350°C) > Pt-Ni/C (350°C) > Pt-Co/C (250°C) > Pt/C (350°C), showing that Pt-Cu/C-type catalysts had a higher catalytic activity with reasonable methanol tolerance. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/343 Files in this item: 1
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Maneveldt, Gavin; Keats, Derek (National Inquiry Services Centre (NISC) and Taylor & Francis, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The territorial gardening limpet Scutellastra cochlear occurs along the south and southern west coasts of South Africa, while one of its primary food items, the encrusting coralline alga Spongites yendoi, extends much further north along the west coast. A combined analysis of geographic variation in limpet grazing frequency and a limpet-manipulation experiment was used to study the interaction between the limpet and its coralline food. The coralline comprised most (c. 85 %) of the limpet's diet while fleshy algae from the limpet's garden comprised c. 7 %. Grazing caused the thallus of the coralline to be thin and smooth; in the absence of herbivory, or under low grazing frequencies, the crust became thick and highly protuberant. Grazing weakened the coralline's interference (overgrowth) competitive ability and also reduced its fecundity. In spite of these two apparently negative impacts, the intimate herbivore-coralline association between S. cochlear and S. yendoi showed characteristics of a facultative mutualism. Grazing by S. cochlear reduces the coralline's thallus thickness and consequently increased its lateral margin extension rate. Thinner forms of the coralline grew 5X faster than thicker forms. An increased lateral growth results in the thinner form of the coralline being very abundant on south and southern west coasts, occupying as much as 79 % of the substratum in the lower eulittoral zone. Thinner forms of S. yendoi were also less burrowed by boring organisms and more strongly attached than thicker forms of the coralline. Grazing by S. cochlear has thus conferred the advantages of faster lateral growth (i.e. success at exploitation competition) and stronger attachment. The coralline and fleshy algae from the limpet's garden were equally high in organic content on a volume basis. This suggests that the crude food value per bite in the coralline and fleshy algae is comparable. This study has shown that incompletely overlapping distributions between strongly interacting species along a broad geographical gradient is not just a significant feature of the ecology of terrestrial, but also of marine ecosystems. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/707 Files in this item: 1
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Mugabo, Pierre; Khan, Fatima; Burger, Andries (Open Access Science Research Publisher, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: The use the aqueous decoction of Leonotis leonurus (L. leonurus) (Ll) R. Br. (Lamiaceae) in the treatment of hypertension (HPT) in traditional medicine is well documented. The effect of the aqueous extract of LI on the blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) has been investigated in normotensive rats. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Ll aqueous extract on the in isolated perfused rat heart (IPRH). Hearts were excised from male Wistar albino rats weighing 250-350g, aged less than 6 months. They were perfused at constant flow using the modified Langendorff perfused model of the heart. Effects of adrenaline on the left ventricular systolic pressure (LVSP), left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), left ventricular developed pressure (LVDP), heart rate (HR), cardiac work (CW) and coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) were compared to that of Ll. Adrenaline (1µM) significantly (p<0.05) increased the LVSP by 40.6%, the LVDP by 43.9%, the HR by 22.5% and the CW by 89.4%. Ll (1.0 mg/ml and 2.0 mg/ml respectively and significantly (p<0.01) increased the LVSP by 25.36 and 14.91, the LVDP by 29.40 and 14.88. Ll (1.0 mg/ml and 2.0 mg/ml) significantly produced a negative chronotropic effect. Both adrenaline and Ll aqueous extract did not have any significant effect on the LVEDP. Adrenaline resulted in positive inotropic and chronotropic effects. At low concentrations Ll produced a positive inotropic and a negative chronotropic effect. At the concentration of 2.0mg/ml Ll decreased all parameters to zero. At higher concentrations higher than 2.0mg/ml, Ll seemed to have toxic effects on the heart. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/400 Files in this item: 1
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Maneveldt, Gavin; Eager, Rosemary; Bassier, Aghmat (NISC (Pty) Ltd and Taylor & Francis, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Zonation patterns on rocky shores are typically as a result of both physical factors and biological interactions. Physical factors generally set the upper limits of species distributions, while biological interactions generally set their lower limits. Recent research has shown, however, that biological factors often can also influence the upward recruitment and colonisation by species. While such evidence exists in the international literature, very little experimental evidence exists for South Africa. This study provided experimental evidence for the biological effects of long-term exclusion (2003-2008) of the South African herbivorous limpet Cymbula oculus (Born), on the community structure of the Kalk Bay rocky intertidal. To demonstrate this, an herbivore exclusion experiment was set up in the mid-Eulittoral zone in May 2003. Initially, all herbivores were removed from the exclusion plots; after one year, 2 only C. oculus individuals recruiting into the plots were continually removed. Algal recruitment (percent cover abundance) was determined monthly for the first 12 months and then annually thereafter, while invertebrate recruitment (density) was monitored only annually. The results firstly show that the natural density of C. oculus had increased dramatically during the first year (from 4.87 ± 1.09 individuals m-2 to 12.35 ± 1.70 individuals m-2, p = 0.001). Secondly, grazing by C. oculus is the primary biological factor preventing the recruitment and colonization of macroalgae and some invertebrates onto the Kalk Bay intertidal. Not only does herbivory by C. oculus prevent recruitment and colonization, but it also decreases algal diversity and prevents algal succession. Within the mid-Eulittoral zone of the Kalk Bay rocky intertidal, herbivory by C. oculus is thus more important in shaping this marine community than physical factors associated with desiccation stress. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/635 Files in this item: 1
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Robertson-Andersson, Deborah; Maneveldt, Gavin; Naidoo, Krishni (Taylor and Francis, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The effect of various macroalgal diets on the growth of grow-out (> 20 mm shell length) South African abalone Haliotis midae was investigated on a commercial abalone farm. The experiment consisted of four treatments: fresh kelp blades (Ecklonia maxima [Osbeck] Papenfuss) (~ 10 % protein); farmed, protein-enriched Ulva lactuca Linnaeus (~26 % protein) grown in aquaculture effluent; wild U. lactuca (~ 20 % protein); and a combination (mixed) diet of kelp blades + farmed U. lactuca. Abalone grew best on the combination diet (0.423 ± 0.02% weight dayˉ¹ SGR [specific growth rate]; 59.593 ± 0.02 µm dayˉ¹ DISL [daily increment in shell length]; 1.093 final CF [condition factor]) followed by the kelp only diet (0.367 ± 0.02 % weight dayˉ¹ SGR; 53.148 ± 0.02 µm dayˉ¹ DISL; 1.047 final CF), then the farmed, protein-enriched U. lactuca only diet (0.290 ± 0.02% weight dayˉ¹ SGR; 42.988 ± 0.03 µm dayˉ¹ DISL; 1.013 final CF) that in turn outperformed the wild U. lactuca only diet (-0.079 ± 0.01 % weight dayˉ¹ SGR; 3.745 ± 0.02 µm dayˉ¹ DISL; 0.812 final CF). The results suggest that protein alone could not have accounted for the differences produced by the varieties of U. lactuca and that the gross energy content is probably important. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/644 Files in this item: 1
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Wilkinson, Dianne E.; Jaenicke, Thomas; Cowan, Donald A. (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002)[more][less]
Abstract: An efficient and simple method for constructing an environmental library using mechanically sheared DNA obtained directly from geothermal sediments is presented. The method is based on blunt-end modification of DNA fragments followed by 3' -adenylation using Vent DNA polymerase and Taq DNA polymerase, respectively. The prepared DNA fragments are then ligated into a TA cloning vector and used in the transformation of Escherichia coli. This method has been successfully applied to the cloning of ORFs derived from uncultivated prokaryotes present in geothermal sediment. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/161 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: The Antarctic continent harbors a range of specialized and sometimes highly localized microbial biotopes. These include biotopes associated with desiccated mineral soils, rich ornithogenic soils, glacial and sea ice, ice-covered lakes, translucent rocks, and geothermally heated soils. All are characterized by the imposition of one or more environmental extremes (including low temperature, wide temperature fluctuations, desiccation, hypersalinity, high periodic radiation fluxes, and low nutrient status). As our understanding of the true microbial diversity in these biotopes expands from the application of molecular phylogenetic methods, we come closer to the point where we can make an accurate assessment of the impacts of environmental change, human intervention, and other natural and unnatural impositions. At present, it is possible to make reasonable predictions about the physical effects of local climate change, but only general predictions on possible changes in microbial community structure. The consequences of some direct human impacts, such as physical disruption of microbial soil communities, are obvious if not yet quantitated. Others, such as the dissemination of nonindigenous microorganisms into indigenous microbial communities, are not yet understood. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/145 Files in this item: 1
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Adesina, Ademola O.; Agbele, Kehinde K.; Februarie, Ronald; Abidoye, Ademola P.; Nyongesa, Henry O. (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The sensitivity of health-care information and its accessibility via the Internet and mobile technology systems is a cause for concern in these modern times. The privacy, integrity and confidentiality of a patient's data are key factors to be considered in the transmission of medical information for use by authorised health-care personnel. Mobile communication has enabled medical consultancy, treatment, drug administration and the provision of laboratory results to take place outside the hospital. With the implementation of electronic patient records and the Internet and Intranets, medical information sharing amongst relevant health-care providers was made possible. But the vital issue in this method of information sharing is security: the patient's privacy, as well as the confidentiality and integrity of the health-care information system, should not be compromised. We examine various ways of ensuring the security and privacy of a patient's electronic medical information in order to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the information. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/279 Files in this item: 1
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Xu, Yongxin; van Tonder, Gerrit J. (Water Research Commission, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The cumulative rainfall departure (CRD) method, based on the water-balance principle, is often used for mimicking of water level fluctuations. Because of its simplicity and minimal requirement of spatial data, the CRD method has been applied widely for estimating either effective recharge or aquifer storativity, and consequently gained a focus in South Africa. This paper critically reviews this method and proposes expanded algorithm. Validation of the method under typical South African conditions is discussed based on model-generated and known cases. The study is aided with a user-friendly Excel program called Recharge Estimation Model in Excel (REME). URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/822 Files in this item: 1
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Koen, Chris (Oxford University Press, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: 'Quasi-periodic' or 'solar-like' oscillations can be described by three parameters – a characteristic frequency, a coherence time (or 'quality factor') and the variance of the random driving process. This paper is concerned with the estimation of these quantities, particularly the coherence time, from modest sample sizes (observations covering of the order of a hundred or fewer oscillation periods). Under these circumstances, finite sample properties of the periodogram (bias and covariance) formally invalidate the commonly used maximum-likelihood procedure. It is shown that it none the less gives reasonable results, although an appropriate covariance matrix should be used for the standard errors of the estimates. Tailoring the frequency interval used, and oversampling the periodogram, can substantially improve parameter estimation. Maximum-likelihood estimation in the time-domain has simpler statistical properties, and generally performs better for the parameter values considered in this paper. The effects of added measurement errors are also studied. An example analysis of pulsating star data is given. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/892 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: There are a number of pressures on researchers in academia and industry to behave unethically or compromise their ethical standards, for instance in order to obtain funding or publish frequently. In this paper a case study of Deaf telephony is used to discuss the pressures to unethical behaviour in terms of withholding information or misleading participants that can result from mono-disciplinary orthodoxies. The Deaf telephony system attempts to automate multiple aspects of relayed communication between Deaf and hearing users. The study is analysed in terms of consequentialist and deontological ethics, as well as multi-loop action learning. Discussion of a number of examples of bad practice is used to indicate both the compatibility of ethical behaviour and good scientific method and that ethical behaviour is a pre-requisite for obtaining meaningful results. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/466 Files in this item: 1
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Maunder, Andrew; Marsden, Gary; Tucker, William D. (ACM, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Developing ICT software that is useful and usable in a rural context poses many problems. One of the major difficulties is understanding the real needs of the target users and the constraints imposed by the rural environment. Many techniques exist in the field of human computer interaction (HCI) that attempt to understand the needs of the target user but many are not useful in a rural context (or a least not when applied in a standard way). This paper presents some existing HCI research techniques that are applicable in a rural context and shows how they fit into the Bridges.org 'Real Access' framework. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/663 Files in this item: 1
MaunderMarsdenTucker-CHISA 2006.pdf (99.84Kb) -
Koen, Chris (Oxford University Press, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: The results of three short photometric monitoring runs on the L0 dwarf 2MASS J06050196−2342270, during three consecutive nights, are presented. The observations show the persistent presence of a 2.4-h period, with an IC band amplitude which decreased from 27 to 11 mmag over the three nights. The amplitude in the RC band appeared to be substantially smaller than in the IC band. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/799 Files in this item: 1
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M-Audio Q40, quality sound with plenty of bass.
Pros: Clear, fast, bassy.
Cons: Achilles' heel design flaw, awkward cord, 10khz spike (small), comfort.
The M-Audio Q40 is the first high quality headphone I've owned, despite this I can still be honest and accurate about the qualities of this 'phone without overselling it.
Let's start with the build quality and design. The plastic that this headphone is mostly constructed out of is rigorous and it'd take quite a bit of effort to break and in no way feels cheap, brittle or flimsy. The headband is malleable to a degree, but I'd be careful and not overestimate it's flexibility or test it's limits because it's definitely capable of being bent or stretched to any head shape, --- which I've actually gotten it to do for me, despite my larger than average head. The headphone cups are good too, but honestly the additional pseudo-grills they added onto it are loose and can creek and cling sometimes when you're adjusting the headphone on your head or touch them, but for the most part aren't really noticeable or problematic in anyway. Now, here's what really urks me about these headphones; on BOTH sides of this headphone about 3.5 inchs of wire is exposed and for me I can't help but worry that one day this'll be the thing that does these headphones in. Other than that, construction is top-notch and I wouldn't expect it to break unreasonably.
Comfort is mediocre in these but not as terrible as some would like to state. Once you stretch them out a bit they actually can be worn quite easily for a few hours at a time. The pads are pretty thin and look/feel like a cheaper type of pleather but are still pleasantly soft despite being thin and aren't too bad. I'll honestly say the first time I put these headphones on I couldn't wear them for more than a few minutes without having a discomfort-caused headache, but at this point I'm accustomed to a strong clamp and they've loosened up a bit so I can't really complain.
Now on to my favorite part: The sound of these headphones.
For this part of the review I'll explain how this headphones fares in certain situations and what it's like.
So without any equalizing, the Q40 is a slightly bass-emphasized headphone with good, clean mids that are a bit less than what you'd say it 'forward' sounding, so vocals on some tracks are a bit softer sounding than the instruments but still quite clear and good sounding -- to elaborate on that, they sound very natural to me and are very pleasant. (which is unusual for bassy headphones) -- the highs are good, but there's a small 10k spike and a pretty big roll-off thereafter. I personally could do without the 10k spike (and usually do when I apply an EQ) but the rolloff for me is a big plus, because I can't stand fatiguing treble and my ears are unusually sensitive to higher frequencies. The lows are probably what most people are interested in, so I'll get right into detail with those. These headphones aren't all about mid-bass, which is probably the bass 'bassheads' per say, would be looking for. I am a self-acclaimed basshead and I know a lot of bassheads originate from a listening experience with the Sony XB-500 or Dre Beats, (I know I did --- XB-500s, not Beats, I don't even need to elaborate the silliness of the latter) which is very mid-bass heavy. The Q40s have really good sub bass, a type of bass most headphones don't even touch. Every frequency from 20 - 300 hz is at least at and/or above neutral and 50 - 100 hz is the most elevated frequencies (100 hz being the peak). 50 hz going towards 20 hz is like a slope, but it's still elevated, audible and present. Now, going past the quantities aspect, I'll start off by saying the Q40s bass is tight, very fast and well-textured. This is highly evident when listening to metal with fast, low, hard-hitting drums and these headphones really don't miss a beat. Despite the lows being highly present in this 'phone, they're very proper and not intrusive to the mids or highs and don't make a big mess of everything. Quality over quantity, a lot of people would say and prefer --- HOWEVER, the bass quantity in these headphones to me is unrivaled by most headphones and just a bit below XB-500 level, DISCLAIMER; with a bit more power than an onboard sound card or normal iPod offers they are really on-par with the XB500 (un-equalized) and with a bit of bass boost can easily rival the XB-500, not that it's necessary cause the sound of this headphone as a whole presents it's self in such a lovely fashion that much alteration isn't necessary to be satisfied.
All in all, I'd sum the sound to say they're a warm, clear, well-defined sound headphone with excellently present sub-bass and decent mid-bass. The midrange is perfect, for me, and if you get rid of the 10k spike there isn't a thing wrong with the sound of these headphones, unless you really like far-extended highs and overly bright headphones, then I guess these would feel a bit lacking in that aspect. For casual listening at home and in quieter place, there's no headphone I'd choose over these. For portable headphones and in loud places, these do work for portable headphones, but with the exposed wires and need to turn them up really loud I really find it more on the inconvenient and worrisome side.
Now, for some comparisons to other headphones I have: JVC HA-RX900 and ATH PRO700 MK2.
The RX900 is superior in but one category, sound stage. Having large cups, deep, pleather pads and vent-openings it's just about a given the RX900 would be the headphone with the biggest soundstage. The lows on the RX900 have some decent kick, but really are lacking in presence, quantity and quality. The midrange is decent, and the highs are slightly grainy sounding (KEEP IN MIND, this is when we're comparing them. At 50-60$ these cans sound better than most headphones up to and at around 100$) Biggest advantages this headphone has is it's wonderful, thick long cable (not detachable), it's extremely light-weight build, it's winged head-band design (I smell some Audio Technica inspiration there) and it's comfortable, cushioned pleather-pads which are much superior in quality to both other headphones'.
The ATH PRO700 MK2 is about bassy sounding as the Q40 (important to note: un-equalized and un-amped) and has a similarly thick, tasty bass quality, (though, they seem a tad bit slower sounding) but when it comes to mid-range it's recessed sounding compared to the Q40. The highs aren't rolled off as steeply or abruptly and sound a bit more detailed. Comfort-wise these are a lot worse than the Q40 and are a bit small for my head, which isn't there fault at all. I don't mind the pads on them, it's just the headband that's killer for me, it's pretty uncomfortable with the padding it uses. Isolation is by far superior and these headphones can get devastatingly loud, which is a killer combination. You can EQ the bass way up on these and they'll handle it like nothing, which is mighty impressive. They definitely win in bass quantity versus the Q40s, but both headphones are enough to satisfy without me having to turn the bass way up because of the quality and presence they both have. Durability-wise the MK2 are far superior, being built out of seemingly bomb-shell proof materials and being a bit more weighted they just feel like a piece of armor more than a headphone.
Now, on to the most subjective part of the review: How much I like the Q40s.
Like I said, for casual listening there is no other headphones I'd prefer over the Q40s. I think with better pads for comfort these would be just about flawless for listening to music all throughout the day and sound-wise I don't think any headphones I've yet heard has a more appealing sound signature.
This is my first attempted review, and since I'm planning on just as thoroughly reviewing the ATH PRO700 MK2s and the JVC HA-RX900s I'd much appreciate commentary, tips, advice and any form of feedback on this review--- and of course, do say if there's anything that I shouldn't have said or could have worded better and ask if you have any questions.


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