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I went to my appointment on Tuesday for my 39 week, and all of a sudden I was told my amniotic fluid was low (6.1) and we were having the baby via c-section on Wednesday. The section went AMAZINGLY well because I stood firm and demanded medication to help me stay calm. I finally had an anesthesiologist listen to me, and he gave me Versed which was fast acting, fast leaving, and made me calm and interactive the whole surgery. It was my easiest delivery to date! I also completed the deal by get ting my tubes tied.
I was thrilled to have never gotten officially diagnosed with Preeclampsia after having had it my previous 2 pregnancies. In the hospital, my Blood Pressure was running on average around 100/65. It was gorgeous.
Unfortunately, out of the blue this evening on my first evening home, my pressure has risen to 138/89. After 3 days in hospital with it never once rising about perfection, it is now borderline high. I went and laid down in bed and checked it a few hours later, and it was still running high at 139/86. I have no idea why it's suddenly rising. The only thing I'm doing differently is cutting down my pain killers from 2 percocet every 4 hours to 1/2 a pill every 4 hours. I'm unsure if cutting down narcotics would raise my pressure.
The last day in the hospital all of a sudden I started to swell up reallllllly badly on my legs and feet. My nurses and OB all told me that it's normal for women to swell in the lower extremities after a c-section because of all the fluid pooling down from the body getting ready to leave. I noticed that my hands and wrists swelled up a pretty good bit as well. To be fair, I started eating whatever I wanted, and have not been drinking as much as I should..
So, what do you all think? I'm pretty swollen, and my pressures have risen so high after what they were reading. I should mention that in 2003 with my first baby I only developed Preeclampsia after she was born. I went home and 2 days later it hit me like a ton of bricks. But I had other problems at that time as well. Pulmonary Edema, Pneumonia and Preeclampsia. I'm just so incredibly nervous after the sudden rise in my blood pressure. I'm hoping it's just from too much salty food all of a sudden. Or maybe it's just normal to rise a bit at this time. Thoughts??
But, if it's just want I'm eating, or coming off the pain meds then I will OFFICIALLY have had my third pregnancy with no Preeclampsia.
Here's a link to my baby album! I feel like most of the women here helped me through this whole journey. This is the outcome:
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Sat, May 26th, 2012, 11am to 11.45am PST – we will be broadcasting LIVE! (as long as the internet connection is strong enough)
Join me for this LIVE netcast celebrating my newest book "Ani's 15-Day Fat Blast". This event is being broadcast from 11 to 11.45am PST on Sat May 26th, 2012 from San Francisco, CA.
Please stop by if you're in the SF embarcadero area:
I'm starting to netcast for the first time again since I conceived of and executive produced 'Fiber' back in 1995, before ISDN or T1 were available! 'Fiber' was the World's 1st online fashion show event ever, and it was broadcast over copper phone lines to the Mbone at UC Berkeley, CA, and then out to the world!
Thanks for joining me here and for helping me celebrate my newest book "Ani's 15-Day Fat Blast"! Love you all xo, ani
dineLA is an exciting 2-week dining event created by the Los Angeles Convention and Visitor Bureau (aka LA, INC) to introduce diners to hundreds of neighborhood restaurants throughout Los Angeles County. LA's a huge county full of many great spots for food and drink. So, to help filter through over 300 participating restaurants, dineLA's invited me to call out a few restaurants offering vegetarian dineLA menu items. I live in West Hollywood, so most of my recommendations are for spots in my area.
For dineLA, participating restaurants offer a fixed 3-course menu for lunch and/or dinner…a great way to taste popular dishes. If a restaurant offers only 1 or 2 vegetarian items on their dineLA menu, many will let you order just those vegetarian items, so do ask. You'll also find a few vegan and almost raw items too.
With so many great dineLA restaurants, it was challenging to choose just 10! Here's a few vegetarian items to look for. If you prefer vegan, ask to leave off the dairy. It's that simple. Click each link below to view their dineLA menu:
:: Check out photos from the dineLA Kickoff Celebration at the W Hotel in Westwood last week with my Exec Chef friends.
Join the discussion on my Facebook page and at Twitter.
Download my free 2012 Healthy Jumpstart report with tips for recharging your immune system, nourishing your body, and boosting your metabolism at www.RawFoodRockStar.com.
I visited Erewhon Natural Foods in Los Angeles on May 28, 2011 along my book tour for Ani's Raw Food Asia. Erewhon is my favorite Raw Food store. These beautiful photos are courtesy of the very talented Sherman Lee at http://www.digitalslimages.com.
Juan Hernandez, the store manager, makes sure to offer the largest range of Raw Food products and brand, and has created the nexus for Raw Foods here in LA. Juan was one of my earliest supporters of my SmartMonkey Foods packaged and prepared foods products.
Each year's visit celebrating my new book always draws a packed house. I love Erewhon!
I showed everyone how easy it is to make my Mushroom "Bul Go Gi", from Ani's Raw Food Asia, page 186, using mushrooms marinated in tamari or nama shoyu (raw soy sauce), toasted sesame oil, asian pear, and sweetener of choice like agave or brown rice syrup. We topped off these beautiful Lettuce Wraps, from page 188, with my version of a traditional Korean Gochujang Sauce, page 225, made with miso, sesame oil, chile powder, and sweetener like agave.
Following my food demo and Q+A…next, I get to sign books and meet people 1 on 1!
This tour, many people had me sign multiple copies of Ani's Raw Food Asia for friends and family. I do love when people bring their entire collection for me to sign too…..a blessing for me.
My friends Ron Gilmore and Caroline Jue create an awesome animated series called Rawman & Green-Girl. They are doing great work educating and sharing information about our food sources.
Elaine R. Johnson hand delivered this beautiful porcelain sculpture she made to me all the way from Arizona with her mom. Elaine is amazingly talented. I can't even begin to express my gratitude for such a beautiful gift.
This is the beautifully talented Elaine R. Johnson. She told me how challenging porcelain is to work with….cracking as it dries, or cracking out of the kiln during baking. A labour of love, it shows!
Watch my debut on Los Angeles TV with ABC 7′s Health Coach Lori Corbin. I show her 5 raw food recipes that have gone mainstream including my Zucchini Pasta (featured in Food Network Magazine), Nut Mylks (like Almond Milk), Green Smoothies, Kale Chips (from Ani's Raw Food Essentials), and Seaweed Chips (from Ani's Raw Food Asia).
Watch the 3-minute video, and learn how raw foods helps with weight loss too!
I was honored to have been invited to speak on a panel with superstars (from left to right above) Rachelle Carson Begley (married to Ed Begley), Sophie Uliano (NYTimes best selling author), Izabella Miko (actress), Carly Harrill (blogger ghost writer), Karen Stewart Brown (fashion designer), Kris Willey (host of WotGG), and Alexandra Spunt (author).
The focus of this panel was how we came into our careers. I explained how I used to work in a corporate environment that was not recycling, was wasting energy, and was using styrofoam cups for one 4 ounce shot of water. I realized my raw food catering and the weekly events I was hosting (to feed myself good food) was a successful business. So, I decided to leave corporate America to focus 100% on my prepared packaged foods, catering, and events. I followed my bliss because I believed raw foods helped people feel better and healthier. It also helps us tread lightly on our Planet.
This event was held in Culver City, Los Angeles, CA on Saturday May 14, 2011. These beautiful photos are courtesy of photosbyKailas.com. Thanks Kailas!
The 1st stop along my book tour for Ani's Raw Food Asia was at Santa Monica Place at Artisanal LA on April 16, 2011. Here are 4 short videos from my talk, Q+A, and book signing:
1) Ani's Raw Food Asia – I love organic, local, seasonal foods
2) Ani's Raw Food Asia – Probiotics, Happiness, Longevity
3) Ani's Raw Food Asia – Easy ways to add more raw to any diet!
4) Ani's Raw Food Asia – Recipe inspirations and sources for protein.
I had so much fun celebrating the pre-launch of Ani's Raw Food Asia at Artisanal LA in Santa Monica.
All of these beautiful photos were taken by the amazing Sherman Lee. Thanks Sherman!!
It was a weekend full of local and seasonal gourmet foods (though way too much bacon! – what's up with bacon these days?) and great expert panels and talks.
I love this fish eye photo, it was a full crowd with great people old and new to raw foods and the raw food diet and lifestyle. Thanks to the wonder woman organizer Shawna Dawson for all her support, for announcing my talk over the loud speaker, and for putting me and Ani's Raw Food Asia in their printed program.
Q+A is my favorite part of my appearances because I get to listen and interact with my new friends.
It's always so nice to have my brother Max and my family with me at my events.
This lovely lady kept asking me about how to learn to make raw food. I say if you're interested in making food, you have to learn how to make all foods first. Then you can translate it into raw food prep.
Libby drove all the way up from San Diego with her friends just to grab an early copy of Ani's Raw Food Asia.
Please check my homepage and also my calendar of events for upcoming events and stops along my book tour. Hope to see you all very soon. xoxo
BBC Good Food interviewed me for a feature on Raw Foods in their Feb 2011 issue. Very cool, take a peek!
Today was Day 3 of food prep at the Test Kitchen. My GastRAWnomique molecular gastronomy inspired dinner is just days away. Chris Ochs and Josh from SunFood personally delivered a ton of superfoods. Diane Paylor and I were elbow deep in cacao. And Top Chef Alex Reznik was cold smoking my cashews for me.
To cold smoke, Alex uses a smoking gun packed with chips to push smoke into a sealed container of raw cashews. The cashews absorb the aroma of the smoke, but stay raw. Pretty cool. No pun intended.
Restaurant Mo-Chica's Ricardo Zarate and I making Cheddar Kale Chips.
Richi helping me set up 8 Excalibur Dehydrators. These are my favorite dehydrators, and they come with Paraflexx reusable non-stick sheets. Thanks for sending them over to me Excalibur! So much love from the community, sponsors have been super generous and include: Excalibur, Sambazon, Earth Circle Organics, Sunfood, Gold Mine Natural Food, Frontier Natural Products Co-Op, Big Tree Farms.
Chef Seth Greenburg at the Huntley Hotel Penthouse Restaurant invited me into his kitchen where he shared with me some of his favorite molecular gastronomy techniques.
Chef Seth and I compressed melons and cucumbers, and put chemicals into water and fruit puree to create popular spheres or 'caviar'. We even made 'noodles'. See what could be done using chemicals got my creative juices flowing thinking about ways to create similar effects without chemicals, and instead 100% natural and raw.
Test Kitchen brings together the best Chefs in LA, and has become much like a think tank where Chefs share their creativity, ideas, and time. Great energy in this space! Chef Christian Page, a locavore sourcing his ingredients locally and seasonally, is to the left of the photo, and is about to open Daily Dose Restaurant in downtown LA in mid Dec.
It was Kanga's 8th 'birthday' and also our anniversary on Labor Day. Each year, I make my darling pooch a heart shaped cake (you may have seen the photo from last year's birthday on page 301 of Ani's Raw Food Essentials). This year, the cake was made with sunflower seeds and a few Medjool dates. Kanga was so eager to eat it, she got green birthday candle wax on the tip of her nose….so cute!
In a blink of an eye, the cake was gone! And, I wonder if you can guess who's in the background with her 'magic' tatoos….hint….London and the UK.
For our birthday ladies' luncheon, I made Jicama Rice, Mexican style by processing Jicama, then adding chopped red bell peppers, onion, corn kernels, cilantro, and a pinch of sea salt. Recipe below…. It was a lunch of British guests, one of whom is a celiac. That means she needs to avoid wheat gluten. I love that about the raw food diet, it's free of wheat, gluten, refined sugar, dairy, and guilt!
I had made myself a beet, parsley, lemon, and cucumber juice earlier that morning, then mixed in the beet pulp with a sunflower pate. I used this pate to stuff poblano peppers, then dehydrated them for a few hours to soften. For a sauce, I blended a simple tahini with lemon juice, salt, splash of water.
This was the dessert my lovely friend Kate Magic made us for dessert! It was made with figs, cacao, coconut, and lucuma…and it was incredible! But this was one course poor Kanga didn't get to try (dogs and cacao don't mix well…chocolate).
Jicama Mexican Rice
Place jicama in food processor, process into small bits. Be careful not to over process. Scoop into mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients, toss to mix well.
Kanga's Birthday Cake
Place sunflower seeds in food processor. Process into small pieces. Add pitted dates, and process. Sunflower will stick together and bind into a cake 'dough'. Form dough into heart, and serve.
Note: Sweets should be served in moderation to dogs, as to humans as well.
If serving to humans or to mix up variations to this recipe, try adding in sea salt, vanilla, cacao / carob, and or goji berries.
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Lay Practice: Aligning All Activity with the Heart of Buddha
January 19 - March 30, 2013
led by Abbess Kiku Christina Lehnherr and Entrusted Lay Teacher Dainin Marsha Angus
There is a story about our founder Shunryu Suzuki Roshi answering the phone in the office at City Center. When asked "What time does meditation begin?" He replied, "It never stops!" and hung up the phone.
It is with this attitude that we will be exploring all the activities that make up our daily lives. As lay practitioners we must create ways to help us stay present and awake in the midst of our activities throughout the day, so that we keep our intention fresh and clear in each moment. We will be inviting other Lay Entrusted Teachers to contribute to this endeavor, bringing inspiration and encouragement from their experiences on the lay path.
The practice period, including the one day sittings and the sesshin, will be accessible to people with a wide range of physical abilities.
The intention of a practice period is to offer each participant the guidance and support to increase their involvement in the elements of practice for a defined period of time. Urban practice requests an adaptable and durable effort that flows from one situation to the next; sometimes defined by traditional Zen formalities and sometimes defined by the unexpected occurrences of city life.
The practice period will begin with a half-day Sitting on January 19 and end with a Seven-day Sesshin, March 24 - March 30. For those participating in the practice period as residents, the fee for these events is included in the practice period fee.
In addition to daily zazen and service, each week there will be two Dharma talks, evening classes, a student talk, and a group discussion. Participants are encouraged to join both the morning and afternoon daily zazen practice whenever possible.
It is possible to take part in this practice period as a resident or as a non-resident. Please note that residential spaces are extremely limited. Non-resident participants may join the practice period at a level of commitment that is appropriate to their circumstances. All practice period participants are encouraged to discuss the details of their schedule with a City Center practice leader.
Through training in the formal setting of the City Center we discover how to bring the request of practice to the many circumstances of our life.
Residential Participation:
Deadline for Residential Applications: December 21, 2012
Non-residential participation: $75 (plus additional fees for individual events)
Applications: Practice period applications can be obtained by downloading a PDF version of the appropriate application below. You may also email the office to request one or call 415.863.3136. Please also review the City Center Training Program and Practice Guidelines.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Center director by phone 415.354.0383 or email.


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Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, can help you win three Charleston RiverDogs tickets and three Charleston Battery tickets. Seriously.
The Moultrie News announced a new contest Tuesday morning for those with royal baby fever: guess the royal couple's child's first name and you could win six ticket vouchers – three for RiverDogs Upper Reserve seats and three for Battery East Box seats. Because the gender of the baby has not been publicly released, your answer, which has to be on our Facebook page, should include both a male name and a female name. Multiple entries will result in disqualification from the contest, so guess carefully and only once.
If there are multiple correct answers from our readers, we will draw randomly for the winner. If no one gets the first name right, but one of the child's middle names is guessed, that person will win – or there will be a random draw for multiple people who guess a middle name correctly. Prince William's full name, for example, is William Arthur Philip Louis.
Here's a sample answer, so there won't be any confusion: Tyler (male) or Sully (female). Hey, that'd be cool.
Of course, Princess Penny would be even better. Can you tell this was edited by our copy editor Penny Parker?
This contest will run until the child's name is confirmed by the royal family.
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Zach Myers, the owner of Myers Dairy, Inc. in Jonesville, is standing at the forefront of a campaign meant to bring consumers back to the origins of their food.
The Dedicated to Dairy Campaign was created by the Southeast United Dairy Industry board of directors and launched in November 2012. Myers saw a potential in the program and decided to get involved.
"We're trying to connect the consumer back to where their food came from," Myers said. "The main function of it is trying to give the consumer a resource and also to put a face with whatever products they are going into the store to purchase."
Myers said that the United States is an average of three generations away from a farm, meaning that the average person may have had a connection to a farm three generations ago whereas today they don't.
"As that spreads out, then the knowledge of where your food comes from becomes less," Myers said. "You have more people who think that their food comes from the grocery store and they don't understand how it gets to the grocery store."
Myers said that consumers have a lot of misconceptions when it comes to farming in the states, and he is doing his part to try to dispel some of these notions.
"There's a lot of concern for animal welfare in our country, so this is a way for us to get out there and tell how well we treat our animals and how well we care for them to make sure their needs are met," Myers said. "The better we take care of our cows the more milk they will produce. Good animal welfare translates to better production, which will hopefully lead to higher profit too."
The Dedicated to Dairy Campaign has taken dairy farmers out into various areas of the community. Myers and other farmers in the southeast have ventured into their community's schools, civic organizations and festivals to share what they do on a daily basis with their potential consumers.
Myers said that professional camera crews came out to all of the Dedicated To Dairy farmer's farms and shot video of what they do at their farm and what farming means to them.
These videos were posted on the Dedicated To Dairy website. The site features first hand stories from the farmers about their life on the farm. The information focuses on economic impact, environmental practices and animal husbandry.
"The main thing is for the consumer to know with all that's going on with environmental issues and everything we are dedicated to doing our best for our employees, our farms and also the environment and our communities," Myers said. "We're trying to educate the consumers so that they know that dairy farmers are doing everything they can to supply a nutritious, wholesome dairy product as well as protecting the health of our animals and the health of our environment."
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Wondering if your little bundle of joy will be a boy or a girl? While the only accurate way to find out your baby's gender during pregnancy is from your doctor, playing the guessing game can be a lot of fun. Read on for some of the wackiest old wives' tales believed to predict the gender of your baby, and try some for yourself. And then tell us--were they right?
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Hallie Ford Museum of Art presents Georges Rouault
From Oct. 1 through Dec. 23, 2011, Willamette University's Hallie Ford Museum of Art will present "Georges Rouault: Miserere et Guerre." Organized by Willamette archaeology and art history professor Ann Nicgorski, the exhibition is drawn from regional public collections and features 22 prints from Rouault's "Miserere et Guerre" series.
Rouault (1871–1958) was a French fauve and expressionist painter and printmaker who often focused on Christian themes. He was a devout Catholic who studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts with Gustav Moreau.
"Miserere et Guerre" is a series of 58 prints inspired by the violence of World War I and Rouault's compassion for marginalized and underprivileged people.
As a special feature, Soo Yun Kang, professor of art history at Chicago State University, will deliver an illustrated lecture entitled "Rouault's Miserere: A Meditation on Suffering and Hope" on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the museum. Kang has a doctorate in art history from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and she has written extensively about Rouault. The illustrated lecture is free and open to the public.
"Georges Rouault: Miserere et Guerre" has been supported in part by grants from the City of Salem's Transient Occupancy Tax funds and the Oregon Arts Commission.
The museum is located at 700 State Street in downtown Salem near the campus of Willamette University. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The galleries are closed Monday, and admission on Tuesday is free.
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Fort Dorchester boys' soccer team picked up its first region win of the season Tuesday when it defeated cross-town rival Ashley Ridge 1-0.
Patriot center midfielder Caleb Sandoval received a pass near the right sideline, darted past a Swamp Fox defender and made a beeline to the goal. He then sent a line drive into the left corner of the net with 28:22 remaining in the second half for the game's only score.
"I saw space in the center so I cut it in," Sandoval said. "I knew the shot was there; I just had to hit it."
It was his second goal of the season.
Patriot goalkeepers Tiago Dos Santos and Christian Baker shared the shutout as both played a half in goal.
Fort Dorchester improved to 4-4 on the season with a 1-1 mark in region play with the win. Ashley Ridge dropped to 4-5-1, 0-2.
While only one shot found the net, each team did create scoring opportunities.
"Ashley Ridge took some really nice shots tonight," Dos Santos said. "They came close a couple of times but we played our best game of the season so far. Ashley Ridge is stiff competition so I'm proud of my team."
Ashley Ridge striker Sean Siehl had a shot sail just wide five minutes into the game and midfielder Manuel Enciso made a nice left-footed shot in stoppage time for the first half that was just off its mark.
Fort Dorchester's Pablo Valenzuela and Zikeem Smith both took a shot that was just of its mark in the first half and Sandoval headed a pass from Reilly Ashton for a near Fort goal but Swamp Fox keeper Stockton Blanchard made a nice save.
With 25:25 remaining in the second half, Siehl sent a hard shot into the center of the crossbar. Later in the game Ashley Ridge striker Anson Girone made the Fort fans a bit uneasy with a pair of shots that were both just a tad high.
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Fort Dorchester hosts Colleton County March 22 and Bluffton March 26 before hitting the road for a match at Summerville March 29.
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The 21-year-old has made just three substitute appearances in all competitions this season amid the strong attacking options from which boss Sir Alex Ferguson can select.
United have preferred to use Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez which has meant Macheda is likely to leave on another temporary deal.
Blackpool and Hull have both been linked with the former Sampdoria and Queens Park Rangers loanee but his agent has revealed Germany or Spain are more likely destinations.
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There are many options of multi-mic configurations that have been created and refined in some of the world's most sophisticated recording environments, each developed to capture an instrument, an ensemble, a vocal, or an ambient recording in a way which is both sonically intriguing and useful. The concept is relatively simple: combine the output of multiple microphones arranged in different ways to capture a totally new sound. We suggest using multiple Reactor microphones to experiment with a few of the most common and useful techniques. We've provided an introductory overview to get you started here. As always, exploration and having fun is the key to finding an exciting new palette of sound.Stereo Spaced PairThe Stereo Spaced Pair is a great technique for capturing a realistic soundstage on sources like bands, drum overheads, pianos or guitars. The configuration is simple – set up two Reactor microphones, use the same pattern for each, and position them equidistant from the sound source with the capsules swiveled to point at the desired sound source. You can try each of Reactor's three patterns to achieve a different sound – Omni will provide a very roomy sound, Cardioid will bring a more present sound, while Bidirectional will yield a sound somewhere between the other two patterns. With stereo spaced pairs, the relative distances between the mics themselves and the source are critical to avoid phasing issues. The general rule is to maintain the same distance between the microphones and the source. However, feel free to experiment with microphone placement to achieve the sound that is appropriate for your recording. Large sources, like bands, should be captured with mics at least six feet apart, while bringing mics closer to the source will reduce the airiness or ambience in the signal. Spaced pairs are also useful for capturing specific instruments – in fact, many of your favorite piano or acoustic guitar recordings were probably captured using spaced pairs. Below are some sample setups to consider.Drum overheads: Getting a wide image from a drum sound can be very difficult with single mic solutions, but stereo pairs can make a great sound very simple to achieve. Just point one microphone at the cymbals and one microphone at the toms, monitor the sound in headphones and slowly adjust each head swivel until the sound is satisfactory. A good rule of thumb is to point your microphones directly at the snare, while maintaining an equal distance between each microphone and the snare. With a Reactor pair you can find a great drum sound in a fraction of the usual time required with other microphone setups.X-Y RecordingThe X-Y Recording technique takes its name from the standard stereo spread pattern, but emphasizes subtle variations that can be easily achieved with a pair of Reactor microphones. The setup requires two Reactor microphones in Cardioid, offset from each other at a given angle, with the sound source aligned at the midpoint between the two microphones. X-Y recording methods are tremendously useful for most any recording method where you want to capture a focused sound for an instrument, a vocal, a drum kit, or most any other purpose. This is also a go-to method for recording a life-like acoustic guitar. Further, this setup avoids most major 'phasing' issues because the mics are equidistant from the sound source.To set up for this technique, simply mount two Reactor microphones with one upside down directly over the lower microphone and set both for the Cardioid pattern. Using Reactor's swiveling head, you can easily adjust the angle between microphone capsules – ranging from 0-90 degrees if the microphone bodies are parallel, and 90-180 degrees if the microphone bodies are perpendicular.While naming conventions vary, X-Y generally implies an angle of less than 90 degrees between microphones, stereo-sonic is 90 degrees exactly, and a variant called ORTF is around 120-170 degrees of spread between microphone capsules. In all cases, the sound source should be located in the middle of the two head angles. Smaller angles will produce a narrower stereo spread while larger angles (around 150 degrees) will more closely approximate the stereo image we are accustomed to hearing through human ears.With the microphones properly configured, you can further tune the output in post processing by hard panning the left and right signals, or even panning signals to the opposite sides to 'flip' the instrument, allowing it to better sit in a busy track. The X-Y configuration is a powerful and easy to use configuration that is frequently used by top recording engineers, and Reactor's swiveling heads make it an excellent tool for quickly finding the right sound.M/S RecordingM/S or Middle-Side Recording is a technique that is excellent for making great stereo recordings of small ensembles, acoustic trios, jazz groups, bluegrass, classical small strings, or simple live recordings – any time you want to capture a performance as it would sound if you were in the room. Because this technique intentionally captures some of the staging, room effects, and time delays inherent in a live environment, it's not an ideal technique for capturing vocals.Start with two Reactor multi-pattern microphones. While it is possible to use different microphones for this setup, we have found that utilizing paired microphones with uniform capsules and consistent frequency response eliminates the chance of harsh or unpleasant peaks in the combined signal. Set one Reactor microphone to the Bidirectional pattern and the other to the Cardioid pattern. Place both microphones at the approximate height of the sound source, with the Bidirectional microphone oriented perpendicular to the sound source and the Cardioid microphone mounted directly over the center of the lower microphone, capsule oriented directly at the sound source. Make sure that both microphone capsules are as close to each other as possible and verify that the microphone setup is far enough away from the sound source such that the capsule can 'see' the source you want to capture.One of the neat tricks about this technique is the flexibility it allows the recordist in post processing. The signal from the Bidirectional microphone should be split to the left and right channels, with one channel thrown out of phase. These two channels should then be mixed hard left and right with the Cardioid channel up center to your stereo output. Think of the Cardioid channel as your focus, while the Bidirectional signals become your ambience or width. The precise amount of stereo soundstage can be dialed-in by controlling the mix between the Cardioid signal and the two Bidirectional channels, allowing you to achieve a sound ranging from broad and lively to present and controlled.Decca TreeThe Decca Tree has been used for years as an industry-standard technique for the recording of symphonies, rock bands, group ensembles, choral recording, and film scoring. The Decca Tree is also known as an "LCR" array for "left, center, right." This technique requires three identical Reactor microphones set to the Omni position and placed in a triangular array in front of the sound source. The left and right mics are placed approximately six feet apart on the same horizontal and vertical plane, just as in a spaced pair. The center is placed directly in between the left and right mics, but approximately 4.5 feet in front of them, forming the "point" of the triangle. This array can be constructed using three separate mic stands but commercially-available Decca Tree fixtures are available and allow for ease of setup and precise placement.Once arranged, the array is generally placed slightly above the sound plane at a significant distance from the sound source. The benefit to the Decca Tree is its ability to provide a strong center image while at the same time providing excellent spatial cues both horizontally across the stereo field as well as a sense of depth. The Decca Tree also stands up very well to various surround-processing systems, making it a favorite of film scoring and mixing engineers. As with the spaced pair configuration, once you have achieved a good placement, experiment with the swiveling heads for optimal pickup.effects recordingA variant of microphone pair recording is effects recording, where you would use two microphones to capture different tones out of the instrument and, rather than panning those signals left to right, the signals are blended to achieve a unique tone that can sit well within the mix. Here are some common examples of effects multi-mic setups.Piano: you can get an amazingly multi-dimensional sound out of a grand or baby grand piano by placing one mic at the lower end and one mic at the higher end of the piano. You can use the technique on an upright piano, placing one mic at the top of the lid and one at the bottom where the pedals are located. With both microphones in Cardioid mode, you can slightly rotate each head to find their best placement on strings and achieve the right balance of tone versus hammer. Also, try swiveling Reactor's head 90 degrees to allow for incredibly close placement to the strings for a powerful tone.Acoustic guitar: Place one mic at the fretboard and the other at the soundhole or center of the guitar to easily tune the balance of tone and string sound. Alternatively you can aim both microphones at the soundhole for a highly focused and intense stereo spread, again, using the swivel heads to tune in exactly the desired image.We hope this brief introduction to multi-mic recording concepts provides the encouragement to experiment with some of these techniques on your own projects. Many of the world's most famous recordings were created without the use of advanced processing but instead the clever use of multiple multi-pattern microphones. The practical result is a very natural and pleasing recording that sounds great at any level. Your new Reactor microphone incorporates the professional performance and convenience features that make it the perfect tool to make the next generation of truly great recordings.FAQ:What is Reactor?The new multi-pattern Reactor pushes the envelope of modern microphone design in aesthetics as well as versatility. Reactor sets a new level of performance while maintaining the same professional sound quality and evocative industrial design.Who would use this mic?Reactor is designed for the studio producer or engineer looking to include a multi-pattern microphone to the mic cabinet, while also having a price point that allows for more than one for multiple mic setups.However, if you are recording at home and looking to take your recording to the next level, then Reactor is the next step in building your microphone repertoire. With Blue's proprietary capsule design for capturing high-quality sound, Reactor provides a multi-pattern solution on a hobbyist's budget. With its custom shockmount and pop filter, you can take your recording to the professional level and be inspired simply by the design.What differentiates Reactor from other studio mics?Reactor's large diaphragm capsule, circuit design with discrete components, and build quality are on-par with other studio microphones sold at many times the price of Reactor. The innovative design and simple pattern switching makes the microphone easy to use, adaptable to a broad range of recording tasks, and a joy to work with.How does Reactor compare to Blue's other multi-pattern studio mics?The Reactor provides much of Kiwi's legendary sonic fidelity and a similar sonic signature in a comprehensively modern form factor that allows for easier use in a wider range of recording situations. While Reactor provides three distinct pattern choices, the Kiwi provides nine distinct patterns, offering even more tuning choices for advanced recording.Does Reactor's capsule head rotate?Yes! Reactor's head swivels across a 90 degree range, with resistance to hold the head in the perfect position. This swivel allows for flexible placement in tight environments and simple setup and fine-tuning of multiple mic setups such as Mid-side, Decca Tree, or X-Y recording. Too see how to achieve these mic setups, click here.Do I have to turn down my levels before switching polar patterns on Reactor?Although Reactor employs a noiseless switch circuit to minimize switching noise, we recommend you turn down your mic level prior to switching between patterns to avoid potentially harmful switching noise arising from the inherent differences found in mic preamplifier equipment.What are the polar patterns in Reactor?Reactor features three distinct polar patterns: Omni, Cardioid, and Bidirectional (Figure-8).Are Reactor's electronic components discrete Class A?Absolutely! Just like each of our studio microphones.Are there any accessories that come with Reactor?Indeed. Reactor ships with a shock mount and pop filter that is designed to integrate perfectly with Reactor's industrial design and function. In addition, the Reactor ships with an aluminum case for convenient storage and protection.


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The 2015 Odyssey stands out from the pack by offering an especially thoughtful, versatile interior layout and stylish design. The Odyssey's 3-mode second-row seat is also a standout in its class, able to fold, widen for passenger comfort, or become narrower for easier access to the third row. The Odyssey remains one of the sportiest-driving minivans available -- especially with respect to handling.
Feature-wise, the Odyssey is the first minivan to offer an all-digital entertainment system with a high-resolution HDMI input to keep it compatible with modern electronics. For safety, Honda also claims to offer the most LATCH child seat positions of any vehicle -- a total of five to easily allow four child seats of any design. And for the first time, the Odyssey has earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick+, the highest honor ever bestowed upon a minivan.
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The Honda Odyssey is about function and making family life easier. It can carry a family of eight, or half a high-school soccer team, along with all their coolers, balls, tents, shoes, whatever. It can tow a small trailer with a motorcycle or watercraft. Odyssey can carry 4×8-foot plywood flat on the floor. In fact, 10-foot-long boards could be stacked on them, extending between the front seats when the convenient removable console is taken out. Best of all, it's loaded with conveniences designed to simplify life.
The Honda Odyssey was thoroughly redesigned and re-engineered for the 2011 model year, marking a new generation of one of America's favorite multi-purpose vehicles.
For 2014, Odyssey got minor tweaks to trim that freshened its appearance. Noteworthy equipment updates included the addition of Bluetooth and Pandora as standard equipment, plus the industry's only built-in vacuum cleaner. Standard in the top (Touring Elite) model, it works better than any cordless vacuum we've used and better than most corded handhelds. Neatly stowed in the left rear cargo area wall (where lesser models secure the second-row middle seat not in use), the Shop-Vac built HondaVAC unit runs for 8 minutes on battery, indefinitely with the engine running, and can reach anywhere in the van.
The 2014 Odyssey also gained in safety, with more warning systems and driver assists, a benefit of its revised structure. Odyssey was the first van to earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus, including a Good rating in the small overlap front crash test. (The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a lobbying organization for the auto-insurance industry.)
Because the Odyssey received a number of upgrades for 2014, the 2015 model continues with no significant change.
Though still called a minivan, there's nothing mini about the modern minivan. The Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Nissan Quest, and Kia Sedona are big passenger vehicles, most stretching past 16 1/2 feet in overall length. If you need a true mini-van, you might consider the Mazda5, which is sized more like European family vans.
For many uses, and especially for carrying people, a Honda Odyssey or one of its competitors makes more sense than a full-size sport-utility or crossover. A minivan often handles better and is generally more space- and fuel-efficient. The Odyssey is less expensive than a luxury SUV, gets better fuel economy, and has more cargo room, with greater flexibility in how the space is configured.
Unless you need all-wheel drive or you tow a big car or boat, the Odyssey should work nicely. Odyssey's third-row seats set a new standard in legroom, with as much space as the front seats in a Cadillac Escalade, or even the Odyssey itself.
Honda's 248-horsepower V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission lead the class in fuel economy without lagging in performance. Active cylinder management lets the engine run on 3, 4 or 6 cylinders as needed, improving fuel efficiency. Specifically, the EPA estimates Honda's minivan at 19 mpg in city driving and 28 mpg on the highway (22 mpg combined).
Comfort and poise are excellent, even with six large people on board. Six airbags, including three-row side curtains, are standard. Blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, Honda's LaneWatch right-side camera view, and forward collision warning are optional.
Odyssey's main competition is the Toyota Sienna, which offers more choices with a four-cylinder engine, a sport model and available all-wheel drive; Sienna does not offer eight seats, however. Dodge Grand Caravan and Nissan Quest are the primary alternatives to the Honda and Toyota, and Kia has redesigned its Sedona for the 2015 model year.
All 2015 Honda Odyssey models use a 248-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. Each has a 3500-pound tow rating. The only mechanical differences among them are wheel material and size.
Odyssey LX ($28,975) seats seven on cloth upholstery. It includes front and rear manual air conditioning, eight-way power driver's seat, four-way power passenger seat, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, one-touch signals, power windows, power locks, power mirrors (with wide-angle element for driver), adjustable second-row seats, 60/40-split fold-in-floor third row seats, 240-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 seven-speaker (including subwoofer) stereo system, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, USB port, intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) with 8-inch touch-screen, rearview camera, Bluetooth hands-free and streaming audio, Pandora interface, SMS text function, auto-off projector headlights, cruise control, reading lights for all rows, trip computer and 10 beverage holders.
Odyssey EX ($32,275) has eight seats and adds power sliding side doors, three-zone automatic climate control, 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar, LaneWatch, pushbutton start, second-row sunshades and multi-function seats, alloy wheels, removable front center console with two more cupholders, 270-watt audio with seven speakers, HomeLink, HondaLink with Aha, conversation mirror, security system, heated mirrors, wiper-linked auto on/off headlights, compass and outside temperature display.
Odyssey EX-L ($35,775) upgrades to leather upholstery and steering wheel-wrap, power moonroof and tailgate, forward collision and lane-departure warnings, heated front seats, XM satellite radio, front cool box, and auto-dimming mirror. EX-L is offered with rear entertainment or navigation, but not both: An EX-L with RES ($37,375) adds the rear-entertainment system (RES) with 9-inch screen, wireless headphones/jacks and a 115-volt AC outlet. Odyssey EX-L with Navigation ($37,775) adds navigation with voice recognition, FM traffic info, multi-view rear camera and 15GB disk drive.
Odyssey Touring ($42,030) gets 18-inch wheels and mild aerodynamic changes like side sills and mirrors with signal repeaters. Touring also adds to EX-L a driver-memory system linked to reverse-tilt mirrors, an acoustic windshield, standard navigation and rear entertainment, third-row sunshades, third-row center armrest, multi-information display, corner and backup sensor indicators, fog lamps and ambient footwell lighting.
Odyssey Touring Elite ($44,600) is a Touring model with blind-spot warning system, high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlamps, HondaVAC, and a dual-input 16.2-inch widescreen rear entertainment system linked to a 650-watt, 12-speaker Neural 5.1 surround sound system with HD radio.
Safety features on every Odyssey include frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, a rearview camera, three-row curtain airbags, tire pressure monitors, electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, and brake assist. LaneWatch, lane departure warning, forward collision warning and blind-spot monitors are standard on some versions.
The Honda Odyssey got longer and wider in its 2011 revision, resulting in good aerodynamics. Refreshed styling for 2014 added new premium elements. Highlights included new black-trimmed headlights, new fog lights, a more muscular-looking hood, a black-surround grille, new body-color side mirrors, more bright trim, revised rear styling, and LED taillights with clear lenses. Weight savings came from the use of aluminum for the hood, front fenders and front-suspension lower control arms.
The LX model features 17-inch steel wheels with premium covers, while EX and EX-L models utilize 17-inch premium aluminum alloy wheels. Touring and Touring Elite models feature 18-inch premium sport aluminum alloy wheels.
Odyssey is within a couple inches of its competitors in every measure. The grille and headlamps appear to be a cross between the Honda Insight and Civic, and the Toyota Sienna. Odyssey's looks are somewhat daring by class standards, but boxy minivan architecture, function and mission all conspire to limit styling. Touring models have aero rocker panels and mirrors, as well as larger wheels.
One distinctive visual feature is the drop at the bottom of the window line, behind the sliding doors. They call it the lightning-bolt look, a bit of an exaggeration, but it does break up the monotony and improves the view from the third row.
The front and rear door handles are paired in a mild recess, almost reminiscent of a Rolls-Royce with rear-hinged rear doors. The sliding doors and hatch can be opened with the touch of a button.
The roofline looks something like a tent pulled taut over a stake, similar to that of the Acura MDX, or even the late Mercedes R-Class. Taillights use clear lens signals with amber bulbs for visual pop without the expense of LED lamps. A spoiler atop the hatch is standard, and the power tailgate (EX-L and above) has pinch protection. Roof rails are a dealer accessory.
It may look the same as previous Odysseys, but the 2014 model got a revised body structure underneath for improved crash and rollover protection. At this writing, no van has tested better.
The Odyssey LX seats seven, but all other models seat eight. We found it roomier and more comfortable than any SUV, including a long-wheelbase Cadillac Escalade. Only full-size vans (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, Chevrolet Express, etc.) offer more interior space, until you get to buses and motor homes.
With all three rows of seats up, the cargo area is 38.4 cubic feet, approaching the capacity of a big SUV. With the third-row folded it grows to 93 cubic feet, and with the second row down there's a breathtaking 148.5 cubic feet of cargo space. A 4×8-foot sheet of plywood will go flat on the floor, and 10-foot-long 2x4s will even fit, between the front seats when the center console is removed. The floors are lower than they are on SUVs, so loading is easy. The Lazy Susan-like cargo area under the second-row floor carries a space-saver spare tire. With the third-row seats in place, a well contains groceries instead of allowing them to roll all over the place, as they do in most SUVs.
High-quality cloth upholstery is used in the LX and EX, leather in the other three models, with carpeting and soft-touch panels above the muddy foot zone. The LX doesn't feel cheap like a commercial vehicle, while the Touring model is as luxurious as a nice Accord. LX and EX models have slightly more front headroom than the others. The Odyssey is full of useful bins and good ideas. If you've never owned a van, the Odyssey makes you wonder how you managed without one.
The dashboard, center stack and controls are conventional, and the styling is conservative. Some other minivans' wood-grain trims and leathers may be fancier, but no more functional and no better assembled. Indeed our only gripe was wishing the shift lever had an indicator light alongside, rather than just the in-instrument display.
Primary gauges are easy to see through the steering wheel, which can be tilted and telescoped. Any of four displays at top center is shaded by a hood, and we could see them even wearing polarized sunglasses. Center vents frame the climate controls, including a sync button to match all the zones. Below those sits another screen for audio functions, with the audio/navigation controller at the bottom: Sometimes, you're not sure which screen your input will show up on, with some audio functions appearing on the audio screen and some on the upper (navigation/camera) screen.
The rear climate controls are above the right sliding door, where only a kid could spill a milkshake on them. There are eight overhead vents for the back two rows. Some models contain window shades for the second, or second and third, rows.
A power driver's seat is standard. Adjustable pedals are unavailable. Some drivers will find their right leg resting against the center tunnel, which is not padded.
The Odyssey chassis uses active noise cancellation and active engine mounts to minimize unwanted noise. A laminated windshield reduces wind noise in the Touring. In the middle row, any noise comes from the sliding door, and in the third row it comes from the rear tires. We found it is easy to carry on a normal conversation at freeway speeds.
The view out the windshield from the rear seats is very good, with tidy pillars and front headrests. Of course, if the passengers are watching a movie using the available entertainment system, the drop-down screen takes away visibility; but for most families, that feature is probably worth it. Having six passengers in back will be more of an issue, because the center shoulder belts anchor in the roof on opposite sides. Upper models have parking sensors, multi-view rear camera and blind-spot warning; but in the rearview mirror, the driver can see through the right rear anyhow, unlike some SUVs with thick pillars.
There's a generous 40.9 inches of legroom in the second row with the seats lid rearward, with enough room behind that for your 6-foot, 3-inch correspondent. The seats can be moved apart so that three child seats will fit, or you can have two child seats and still be able to move the third section for back-row access. The middle section slides forward to provide an easier reach for front-row occupants, or creates a large center armrest, and all can be removed for cargo. One lever will fold, tilt, slide or remove the seats. We love it all.
Third-row seats set a new standard in legroom, with as much space as the front seats in a Cadillac Escalade: a cited 42.4 inches. It's three-wide for kids and two for adults, with good headrests. Like the second seat, the split-folding third-row seat can be folded into the floor with one tug. It's like magic, and it works great.
If gadgets and details make the minivan, the Odyssey does not disappoint. Besides that removable center console, you can get grocery bag hooks, more beverage holders than occupants, coat hooks, a purse (or trash bag) holder, and bins, cubbies and reading lights throughout. Indeed, the Odyssey is a great vehicle for six adults out on the town.
The ultimate gadget for many will be the Odyssey Touring Elite's built-in vacuum cleaner. A leading consumer publication that knows about vacuum cleaners approved, and we tried dirt, Goldfish, gummy bears and M&Ms without issue. The vacuum looks and feels like a high-quality unit, with a long, high-quality hose and carpet and crevice tools. Pulling it out and re-stowing it is delightfully quick and easy.
On Odysseys with leather, you can get DVD rear-seat entertainment. On the Touring Elite it's a 16-inch HDMI widescreen that shows side-by-side images or one panorama, using 650 watts driving 12 speakers in 5.1 surround sound. If someone ever asks, Are we there yet? you won't hear them.
It's easy to see why the Honda Odyssey is called a benchmark. When it comes to road manners, it's the most refined of its kind. When it grew in 2011, it also got tighter.
The 3.5-liter V6 is smooth, quiet, and efficient. All versions use a 6-speed automatic, so EPA ratings are 19/28 miles per gallon across the line. Over thousands of very hard miles, our unit had averaged more than 19 mpg; our personal experience was 17 mpg in town and 28 mpg cruising at 65-75 mph. Odyssey's EPA ratings beat the six-cylinder Toyota Sienna, Nissan Quest, and Chrysler Town & Country, none of them better than 19/25 mpg. The Odyssey's V6 has higher EPA ratings than a four-cylinder Sienna.
Odyssey comes with an excellent 6-speed automatic transmission. It shifts quickly and smoothly as needed. The transmission lacks a sport mode, but we don't think it's needed. If using lower gears in snow or ice, we recommend selecting them from a standstill.
Vans generally handle better than people expect. They're often more stable than SUVs, because their center of gravity is lower. Among minivans, the Odyssey is one of the best combinations of benign, predictable handling and smooth ride quality. Fully loaded, an Odyssey splits the weight almost perfectly among all wheels, so handling behavior doesn't change significantly.
The steering is light on center, and weights up with cornering effort. It's direct without being overly quick, gives good feel for the front tires, and can pull a U-turn in 36.7 feet, which is very good for a big box. We found the Odyssey corners like a heavy, front-wheel-drive sedan: stable, predictable and secure. The electronic stability control is not invasive; on the one occasion we managed to reach the limit, it gently and quietly put things back on the ideal course.
The Odyssey rides like a big sedan, too, admirably soaking up bumps. The Toyota Sienna is stiffer but, compared to the Odyssey, it feels rubbery, leaving the driver slightly less connected and passengers rolling more. Among the vans, the Sienna Sport is the one we'd put closest to a driver's car.
The brakes also have good feel, unfazed by our downhill charges. No van is tuned for sports-car handling, but that didn't stop us from trying sports-car roads and parking-lot autocross courses. That tells you something about how it would behave in an emergency maneuver.
The Odyssey doesn't offer all-wheel drive, so it's not a van for places with lots of snow. The Toyota Sienna is available with AWD.
The Honda Odyssey seats plenty of people, has a vast cargo capacity, excellent room, and is chock full of storage places and good ideas for convenience. Its crash ratings are the best of any minivan. Honda's V6 is smooth and efficient, with excellent fuel economy. The handling and ride are sweet. The Odyssey can be equipped for full-tilt style and fun, with a rear-seat entertainment system. For most people, the Honda Odyssey is a better vehicle than a crossover SUV.
G.R. Whale and Sam Moses contributed to this NewCarTestDrive.com report.
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