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2015 Nissan Murano SUV – Review
Nissan Murano is usually a mid-sized crossover SUV through the Japoneses companies. It is throughout market place considering that 2002. Sales happen to be increasing continuously since playing with earlier period there have been not any substantial enhancement throughout design. At present it's throughout their 2nd-generation. 2015 model will probably level beginning of the next technology. This specific important action will be obtained remembering the company's wish to expand market place throughout The european union. You could expect plenty of adjustments inside 2015 Nissan Murano SUV.
Interior and Exterior
Everything into the cabin of 2015 Nissan Murano SUV will give you a completely new think. From steering wheel to dash board towards the door panels everything continues to be hugely renovated. The instrument panel are at a lower level with an 8-inches colour touch screen for the centre console. Centre console is also a bit wider when compared with before. Seats would be produced with companies zero gravity precision and the best quality leather. More details for this car would be launched within some weeks with the Japanese manufacturers.
Unlike previous models 2015 Nissan Murano SUV can be considered more down to earth having a simple look. There little flashy stuff. It follows the most popular resonance concept. The front grille can be V-motion and headlights and taillights have been in shape of a boomerang. The hood angles to your grille but not having a steep slope. There has been absolutely no significant reduction is size which suggests that new body stuff would be used as a way to reduce total weight, that's necessary to improve on-road effectiveness.
The particular 2015 Nissan Murano SUV is powered by way of a 3.5 Liter DOHC V6 serps. It produces power of around (260 HorsePower) and produces nearly 240 lb-ft of torque. It comes along with four valves per technique with CVTCS technology. In addition, it comes with improved X-tronic transmitting. Since there has been an overall reduction in weight, fuel economy has improved through the last time. Aerodynamics has also been improved. These features are pretty good compared to the last version. More details will be released by the company within sometime.
Release and Price
2015 Nissan Murano SUV can already be ordered via the official website of Nissan, they put a starting price of $ 29,560.Back to 2015 Nissan Murano SUV Car Family


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Even if you are looking for The Whiskey Shop, you may still walk past it. Tucked right next to the Whiskey Brooklyn Bar the place is basically a closet. There is enough counter space to accommodate 2-3 people and behind the counter on floor to ceiling shelving is booze. No cheese, no fancy chocolates. Only booze. The usual suspects are present (it is of course a store not a museum) but there was a ton of stuff we'd never heard of. We were at the store on an actual mission – Max was looking for a gift for the chef of Fatty Cue since we were heading in for dinner that evening. (Max is a classy dude so he's never empty handed when rolling into a place for dinner where he knows the kitchen.)
What is exceptionally enjoyable about working in a kitchen is that sometimes, when everyone else is sitting behind a desk running sales figures dreading that next meeting, zoning out on Facebook dreading that next meeting or in a food coma from lunch dreading that next meeting, Max and I have the day off and we are heading into a store that sells whiskey to sit around and drink for a while.
We saddled up to the bar and just started talking about Whiskey. It was a historical, scientific and economics rich discussion that covered proofing, distribution channels, southern vs. northern operations, why Oregon makes crap whiskey and a myriad of other whiskey based info. We learned more in the first 5 minutes than we'd known about whiskey in our entire life prior to entering the shop.
With the extremely knowledgable shopkeep Jonathan Wingo on the ready and Bon Iver on vinyl serenading us, things were sufficiently classy enough to begin some daytime whiskey consumption.
First off was the Willett. I'm a sucker for a bottle that hand writes the Barrel number. I don't care if its a new trend or perhaps every small distillery does this, but the personalization it lends each bottle is enough to make me shy away from the mass producers (ed. Note – we will never in our life turn down any kind of whiskey – let's just make that perfectly clear). The Willet had no end finish and was spicy up front. While we enjoyed the small taste we had, we agreed that the spice up front was a bit much. We ust didn't see it as our gift choice or breaking into our own regular sipping rotation.
Next up we tried a new make. This was shipped to the shop keep from a distillery that makes product Whiskey Shop already carries. This bottle, filled with clear liquid had yet to touch a barrel. Closer to White Lightning than to the final amber colored product, we sipped it and really enjoyed the shit out of it. Our man behind the counter placed a small cup in middle of us so we could dump any remainders from our taste glasses. This seemed responsible considering it was 3:30pm on a Wednesday and we were essentially drinking moonshine.
Next up we tried a single malt Balcones labeled at 53.5%. We learned that distilleries batches are tested and they can face heavy fines for mislabeling (and misleading) about the alcohol content. The proofing of the booze is a process that is mastered over time by distillers. It takes patience, skill and a lot of trial and error to get your product the way you want it time and time again.
Our fourth (fifth? We were getting a bit drunk) taste was Corner Creek Bourbon that had no age statement (so 2-6 years the shop keep told us) that was smooth with no end spice. It was a relaxed drink that worked excellent straight up. It would mix well if desired. We both enjoyed it and it instantly became our potential purchase.
But before any decision would be made, more drinking had to occur.
We circled back to Balcones and tried the Baby Blue, which is a young roasted blue corn whiskey. Balcones uses old wood for its barrel – its toasted with little char over a long period of time. This process of toasting the barrel wood, imparts flavor to the liquid and greatly affects the outcome of the product. The taste was crisp and the blue corn flavor actually came through which removed any gimmicky stigma one might think upon first picking up the bottle. If we were stocking our apartment with an epic bar outside of the realm of essentials for cocktails, Baby Blue would be tops on our list. This is a whiskey for someone who keeps a 7-10 bottle rotation at his or her place.
For our final pour, our fine whiskey tour guide unveiled the Balcone Brimstone. It was everything he said it would be. Max said it best, "this is like drinking a campfire." This corn whiskey (53%) was a bottle of smoky smoky goodness. Also made with blue corn, its not for an everyday drink. But if you were on the trail of an outlaw across the plains and needed some warming through a rainstorm (or if you were just reading Dwell on your couch in Park Slope in winter) a finger of this would warm up your insides faster than a Filson blanket every could.
Stop by The Whiskey Shop and let Jonathan Wingo impart some of his Whiskey wisdom. You'll leave with the right bottle whether it's for a gift or for yourself. (We left happy and boozed up with a bottle of Corner Creek Bourbon). Let us know in the comments anything you've been drinking these days you think we should try. We're always on the lookout for new bottles.

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Delivering his first State of the State address, Gov. Pat McCrory said Monday night that his administration would focus on public education so that students are prepared for jobs, improving the state's lagging economy and making government more efficient. He also said he won't be afraid to fluster other leaders to get results.
RALEIGH � Delivering his first State of the State address, Gov. Pat McCrory said Monday night that his administration would focus on public education so that students are prepared for jobs, improving the state's lagging economy and making government more efficient. He also said he won't be afraid to fluster other leaders to get results.
Sticking to bipartisan and tough-love themes that carried him to victory three months ago, the former Charlotte mayor also said that North Carolina is no longer going to take federal money without knowing how to pay it back.
McCrory, a Republican, was referring to the $2.5 billion that the state owes the federal government for unemployment benefits. He said he would sign a bill Tuesday that would accelerate the debt repayment by raising taxes and cutting maximum jobless benefits by one-third.
�This will ensure our citizens� unemployment safety net is secured and financially sound for future generations,� he said during his 45-minute televised address to a joint session of the Republican-dominated General Assembly. He got cheers when adding: �Borrowing from Washington with no idea or plan on how to pay for it ends with this administration right now. We aren't going to do it any longer.�
McCrory said North Carolina has fallen behind other states at times to public education and economic recruitment after decades of innovations and that it needs to catch up. He said a top-to-bottom review of the state's economic development assets is a priority. He reiterated his principles for a tax overhaul of lowering income tax rates to those of neighboring states.
�I'm not going to be deterred by those who want to keep the status quo, the way we've always been doing things in North Carolina,� he said to an audience that included members of the Council of State, his Cabinet and appeals court members.
McCrory, the state's first Republican governor in 20 years, delivered his address after about 6� weeks in office. He signed his first bill into law earlier Monday � high school reform legislation that's supposed to re-validate vocational education alongside college prep.
�I firmly believe in this that there are two pathways to success,� McCrory said during the speech.
McCrory also has come out against expanding Medicaid, mostly with federal funds, in 2014 to cover an estimated 500,000 uninsured state residents and for letting the federal government, not the state, develop an online health insurance marketplace. The federal health care overhaul gives states the option on both initiatives. McCrory said his team needs time to fix the current Medicaid system.
Democratic lawmakers and their allies say McCrory is refusing federal assistance that will create jobs and help the jobless while North Carolina's 9.2 percent unemployment remains the fifth-highest in the country and about 1.5 million people remain without health insurance.
�He talks about wanting to build the economy, but two of the easiest things he can do to help get the economy going, he's already announced he's going to reject,� Senate Minority Whip Josh Stein, D-Wake, said after the speech.
Stein said the governor's address lacked policy details. For example, McCrory said his budget would have a plan to invest in repairs and renovations for state property and computer systems but didn't give amounts. His two-year spending proposal isn't expected until next month.
McCrory acknowledged he's already ruffled some feathers.
�I am not doing it to cause pain, but to get us to stand up and recognize we must solve our serious problems now to prevent pain for future generations,� he said.
McCrory said improving public education isn't necessarily about money. �We must now demand results,� the governor said, particularly around equipping students for good jobs businesses can't fill.
In a response taped before McCrory's speech, House Minority Leader Larry Hall, D-Durham, said Republicans have cut teachers the past two years. �We must, however, make sure that reform is not just a code word for continuing to cut more and more from our schools,� he added.
Republicans, who now hold two-thirds of the seats in the Legislature, were pleased with the remarks of their new ally in the Executive Mansion. Sen. Bob Rucho, R-Mecklenburg, said he welcomed McCrory's comments about making the state welcoming to business and economic growth.
�I think Gov. McCrory hit a home run with that one,� Rucho said.
House Speaker Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, said in a statement that McCrory �laid out a positive vision for North Carolina� that House members hope to help him carry out.
McCrory asked legislators to pass legislation that would restore money for drug treatment courts eliminated recently by Republican legislators and increase punishments for people who make methamphetamines. He also said the Department of Public Safety would work with local law enforcement to fight drug �cartel rings� that he said are in North Carolina.
He also asked lawmakers to give school districts flexibility to use North Caroilna Education Lottery funds for school technology and virtual learning and said money should be shifted away from what he called the �bloated and frankly annoying� lottery advertising and administrative costs to education. State law limits lottery advertising expenses to no more than 1 percent of total lottery revenues.


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Matthew West Brings to Light God's 'Chosen,' in Stories of Redemption, Love and Forgiveness (INTERVIEW)
Matthew West, an artist known for his vivid storytelling and in-depth musical stories, chatted with The Christian Post to speak about his newest release, Into The Light: Life Stories & Live Songs.
After a series of life changing turns including a lost dream for baseball, an almost career-threatening guitar playing arm injury, and problems with his vocal chords; West has managed to find provision through God's favor and has pushed on.
Christian Post: Your newest release, Into The Light: Life Stories & Live Songs; why was it something you wanted to do as far as the CD/DVD combination?
Matthew West: Over the past few years, I've been on a mission to tell a story of a different kind. Instead of writing songs inspired by my own story, I have given people everywhere an invitation to tell me their stories and inspire my songs. Three years and 25,000 stories later, I have now recorded two projects inspired entirely by these peoples' stories. The live DVD was an opportunity to allow people to take these powerful stories home with them.
CP: Do you perform any of the songs differently live than you would on the album?
MW: Songs always take on a new form from the studio to the stage. There may be a song that is fully produced on the record that I decide to just play how I wrote it – with an acoustic guitar or piano. Some songs just translate better with a more intimate delivery, and others are received better by the crowd if the whole band is rocking. All in all, the show is like a roller coaster by design. I want it to rock a bit more than you'd expect from me, and still get just as personal and intimate as you might expect from a singer/songwriter.
CP: Can you please speak on some of the themes represented on the album, and how would you like people to come out of listening to the album?
MW: The overall theme of the record comes from 1 Peter 2:9. The scripture calls us a "chosen people." It says we are a "people belonging to God who called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light." The people who have inspired songs on this record are individuals who have bravely brought their story out of the darkness and into God's perfect light so that he might shine through them and bring hope to a hurting world.
There are stories of a broken marriage being restored, a victim of abuse who found God's healing in her broken past, a woman who learned the power of forgiveness from tragic drunk driving, and the stories go on and on. One by one, the common thread of God's redemption at work in peoples' lives comes through loud and clear.
CP: Do you think music is a good evangelism tool, why or why not?
MW: Music has a unique way of helping to unlock the doors of a heart and let that heart begin to feel again. Time and time again, I've seen how God uses music in someone's life who may never darken the door of a church, but will turn on a radio station or listen to a CD. God's voice is not limited to the confines of a church. With that said, I think it is important for Christian artists and songwriters to be mindful of the potential impact the music we make can have, and to make sure that the songs we write are real, authentic, and clearly communicate the message of the gospel.
CP: How hard was the decision to pick music over baseball and how do you think your life would be different if you chose the other way?
MW: That decision was made for me! I couldn't hit a curve ball and I didn't get one single scholarship offer. God used that experience though, to remind me that His plan for my life is ultimately better than any plan I could come up with on my own. I've learned that even if it looks different than we might have planned it, ultimately there is no better or more fulfilling place we could be than the center of God's will for each of us.
CP: How important do you think it is to find God's calling on your life and stick it through?
MW: It is essential. John 10:10 assures us that God has come to give us life to the fullest. But sadly, many of us miss out on a full life because we never fully surrender to God's dream for us.
CP: How have you evolved as an artist since your first release, and is there anything you wish you have done differently over the years?
MW: Well, I hope I've evolved for the better; better songwriting, better singing, more effective communicator from the stage. But more importantly than that, I do feel like I have greater clarity as to why I do what I do, and I don't take lightly the fact that this is not some singing career. This is a ministry. Every song and every show is an opportunity to tell someone about the God that can change his or her life. I'm more mindful of that now than ever. I have even started a non-profit ministry with my dad that offers prayer and counseling to people online and at my shows so that each person gets the chance to grow deeper in their faith and to know they are not alone.
CP: You've written songs for a number of artists. Who was your favorite to work with, and how do you approach writing a song for someone else?
MW: Writing with and for other artists requires an entirely different mindset than when I'm writing for my own projects. I just sort of switch thinking caps, and my whole focus is how to serve that artist and their platform. With Casting Crowns, Mark Hall knows exactly what God has laid on his heart to communicate. I'm just there for musical purposes and maybe some lyrical perspective.
Sometimes, it's about getting out of the way and being an encourager when needed. Songwriting can be a painfully isolated process. Many times, we don't need a co-writer to get the song written, we just need a cheerleader! Someone handing us a cup of water and cheering us on to the finish line. Sometimes I feel like that when I'm writing with another artist. Whatever role I need to be in, I try to ebb and flow to help the process and not hinder it.
CP: Anything else to add?
MW: My new book is called "Forgiveness: Doing the Impossible." Thomas Nelson was kind enough to let me write it, and this is another way people can experience some of the stories that I have read over the past few years. I hope people will check it out and be encouraged by it.
West has five albums since 2003, and has been nominated for eight Dove Awards, winning once for his 2003 album, Happy.
He is currently out on the Into the Light Tour with Jason Castro and Sidewalk Prophets.


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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield College men's lacrosse team raced out to a 6-0 lead and didn't look back as it claimed the Pilgrim Lacrosse League regular season title on Saturday after besting visiting MIT, 15-5, at Stagg Field.
The Pride, which now stands at 9-5, 5-0 in league play, has earned the top seed in the upcoming conference tournament which will begin on Wednesday. MIT drops to 5-7, 2-3.
For the Pride, Harry Bernstein led the way with six points on three goals and three assists, all of which came in the first half. Mike Delia handed out five assists, while Shane Ferguson netted a hat trick. Both Shawn Runyon and Jarrid Johnson finished the afternoon with two goals and an assist. Robert Maher earned the win as he played three quarters in the cage, making three saves.
Christopher Rullan was spectacular in goal for the Engineers as he posted 22 saves in the loss. Dan Piemont paced the MIT attack with three goals, while Ben Hessels and Rullan each scored once.
Springfield opened up a 3-0 lead and forced MIT into a timeout after Eric Balslov converted a Bernstein feed from behind the cage 7:24 into the game. The Pride would then take advantage of three goals in a 43 second span to close out the opening quarter with a 6-0 lead. Ferguson started the run with a goal that ricocheted off the pipe and into the cage at the 49 second mark, before Runyon found the back of the cage off of an assist from Bernstein with 28 seconds left. Bernstein closed out the run with an unassisted marker with six seconds remaining.
The Engineers opened up the second quarter with three unanswered goals to get back within three at 6-3 with 8:18 to play in the half. Both Piemont and Hessels netted goals on physical, individual efforts, before Rullan made Springfield's 10-man ride pay as he lobbed a shot from 40 yards out into an empty net.
Springfield regrouped and closed out the half with four-straight goals in the final 5:07 to go into the locker room with a 10-3 lead. Ferguson and Berstein scored 31 seconds apart, before Parker Geane buried a pair of impressive strikes just 12 seconds apart. Delia assisted on three of the four goals in the spurt.
The Pride blew open the game in the third quarter as it scored five goals while holding the visitors off the scoreboard. Austin Orsini scored two goals in the period for Springfield, including a brilliant man-up strike with 8:49 on the clock.
MIT scored the final two goals of the game in the fourth as Piemont connected for a pair of man-up goals at the 10:40 and 6:30 marks.
Courtesy of Springfield College Sports Information


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- Good! Expensive?
- $13 Nose citrus. Light on pallette, little length. Bit flabby. Floral, dry. Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Rousanne, Viogner.
- Smells like strawberries, citrus. Very smooth and not very tannic. Short finish. Rate:7
- Found this at New Seasons for $12, great value for a red that is smooth, nothing too fancy, but an easy sipper.
- Not oak-y at all. Not dry or overly sweet.


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I remember I ate pudding for the first time in a wedding feast,when I was studying in my lower primary. Of course it was an Indianized version and mostly puddings will be pineapple puddings those days. One of my uncles used to make fun by adding pudding to each and every thing we eat. But truly speaking I had no idea about puddings. Now though blogging world, I am now very happy to try a pudding recipe on my own and that too with my favourite caramel flavour!
I love caramel flavour for no reasons from my childhood. The Nutrine caramello was my favourite toffee then, among all the toffees from nutrine my dad used to buy for us. Other than that,till date I love 5 star like anything. It tastes out-of-the-world for me, may be the chewy texture is what I like along with its flavour. And coming to this pudding recipe, I bookmarked this from Tasty Treats few months back. At last I made this and loved it a lot. Simple ingredients and exotic pudding recipe .
Eggless caramel bread pudding recipe
Prep Time: 2 hours setting time | Cook time: 20 mins | Serves: 6
Milk – 1 & 1/2 cups
Sugar – 2/3 cup (11 tbsp approx)
Sugar for caramel – 2 tbsp
Vanilla essence – 1 tsp
Nuts(optional) – for garnishing
- Tear the bread into pieces and add milk to it. Mash it well with potato masher. Mix vanilla and sugar and keep aside.
- keep ready the vessel(flat 6 inch bowl or any other similar) and heat a pan with sugar and 2 tsp water. Tilt the pan frequently for even heating and take care not to burn the sugar. At one stage the sugar starts turning deep golden yellow.
- Pour the caramel in the vessel and tilt to coat the bottom and a bit in the sides as well. Let it set for two minutes and pour the bread mixture to it.
- Steam cook it by covering the vessel with aluminium foil with holes pricked for the steam to escape. Steam for 20-25 minutes. (I used my pressure cooker. Fill it with 3/4 cup water, place the vessel with bread mixture inside covering the vessel with aluminium foil . Close the pressure cooker with lid, no need to put the pressure regulator / weight valve/ whistle.)
- After that,cool down and keep it in refrigerator for 2 hours minimum and then invert it to a plate. You can cut it to desired shape before serving.
- Be sure you dont over heat the sugar syrup after it turns golden in colour, otherwise it may taste bitter. Also take care not to burn it in the sides of the pan,tilt it frequently to avoid this.
- You can top with nuts if you like.
- Don't add more milk or sugar than mentioned. The pudding by itself is gooey and sticky, so adding more of any one of the above may not set properly.
- Give at least a day for setting, before serving/eating to enjoy the fullest flavour!
- I used my pressure cooker for steaming,without the pressure regulator(valve/weight)
You can enjoy it cold as such or you can drizzle some caramel /butterscotch syrup as I did. I used Hershey's store bought syrup . You can also serve it with Vanilla ice cream along with it.


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With Pride celebrations popping up as per usual throughout the summer months across the world, New York City was of course no different. On the heals of the official 'week' the Shakespeare in the Park continues to celebrate as it inches closer to the fall theatre season. Part of this year's programme line up includes The Twelfth Night (June 10 – July 12) staring Private Practice's Audra McDonald and big screen starlet Anne Hathaway as Olivia and Viola, respectively. Hathaway celebrates many firsts within the casting, not only is it her debut in public theatre, it's also the first time she's ever kissed a woman!
Unfamiliar with The Twelfth Night? Shakespeare in the Park describes it as a beguiling comedy which follows the romantic adventures of Viola and her identical twin Sebastian, both shipwrecked in the enchanted dukedom of Illyria. At the helm of this time-honored story of cross-dressing and mistaken identity, all in the name of love, is Tony Award winning Director Daniel Sullivan.
For a little outdoor Shakespeare action a little closer to home for readers in Newfoundland, there is the reliable Shakespeare by the Sea troop who've worked hard to put together a brilliant summer season. This year's line up includes the classic Romeo & Juliet (July 5 – Aug. 10) and The Tempest (July 17 – Aug. 15) along with a Fairy Tale Mix Up (July 11 – Aug. 16) written and directed by Newfoundland's own Krista Hann. Also for the kids, Classics by Candlelight (July 4 – Aug. 16) returns this year and Tunes 'n Tales (July 6 – Aug. 10) is an addition following Romeo & Juliet performances which celebrates authentic Newfoundland music and yarns.


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Welcome to the Multiple-Locus Variable number tandem repeat Analysis home page
Multiple-Locus Variable number tandem repeat Analysis (MLVA) is a method used to perform molecular typing of particular microorganisms. It utilizes the naturally occurring variation in the number of tandem repeated DNA sequences found in many different loci in the genome of a variety of organisms. The method originates from forensic science where it is used for DNA fingerprinting in samples from human origin. MLVA is also widely used to assess the molecular fingerprint of micro-organisms such as bacteria. The molecular typing profiles are use to study transmission routes, to assess sources of infection and also to assess the impact of human intervention such as vaccination and use of antibiotics on the composition of bacterial populations.
MLVA method
In MLVA the number of repeats in a set of VNTR loci is assessed. For the bacterial species presented here this is achieved by performing PCR of the VNTR loci followed by accurate sizing of the PCR products on an automated DNA sequencer. The assessed product size is used to calculate the number of repeat units in each locus. The calculated numbers of repeats of the VNTR loci (alleles) are combined into a string which consists of integers e.g. 14-0-2-4-1-7-1-6 and is referred to as the MLVA profile. Each unique MLVA profile is given a MLVA type designation e.g. MT0021. The MLVA profile can be used for comparison and clustering and often complex assignments can be made. The unambiguous assessment of the number of repeats results in numerical data that can easily be compared to those in central databases via the Internet.
MLVA typing tool
The typing tool for the MLVA will allow interrogation of a MLVA type table by typing in a MLVA allelic profile. The tool will report the MLVA type belonging to this profile and depending on the database it will also display the MLVA complex to which this MLVA type belongs. The tool can be set to report the exact and closest matching profiles.
If you find a new profile of a particular species and would like to add the new profile to type table you are encouraged to send your trace files or a lysate of your isolate to our institute. We will then check the profile and if we confirm this is a new profile we will assign a new MLVA type and add the profile to the type table.


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It's an annoying topic. Not many USB surround sound cards exist anyway, even less of those are good ones. But after an hour of searching the web and reading various articles, I've finally found a USB surround sound card that works well in Linux:
Terratec Aureon 5.1 USB MK-II
Usually the problem is that terratec's drivers are not too good. Luckily, the Linux drivers are often excellent due to the open source community's investments in them. And here the case is similar: Terratec was smart enough to use the standard USB interface, so they need not write drivers for any OS and the Linux USB Audio driver works perfectly - already for a long time.
But German reviews on Amazon suggest that the digital output does not work with surround sound, but only stereo. This means it's just an option if you want analogue sound.
"Enforce USB bandwidth allocation (EXPERIMENTAL)" must be deactivated in the kernel.
If you still need some help with the setup, e.g. for games, try this page.
If you want a really good USB stereo sound card with digital out for Linux (cost "< 20 €"), and you're up for some work, here's a German guide how to build your own.
But according to German Amazon reviews and this website, the
Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 USB
is also supported in Linux - at least for stereo. A German guide is in the Ubuntu forums, but it seems it should work with any current Linux.
Both cards have driver issues. It seems the Creative card doesn't work well in Vista x64 (no/bad subwoofer sound). I think in the end I will decide for the Creative card anyway. It's much newer and probably has better sound than the much older Terratec box.


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Proposed Canon
Jetstone is a royal side in Erfworld. It is one of Erfworld's oldest sides, having lasted approximately two-thirds of Erfworld's existence and a minimum of 80,000 turns. It was, until recently, ruled by King Slately, until he was killed by Parson of Gobwin Knob.
Jetstone's current ruler is King Tramennis. At the moment, he has no Heir. A new Heir was to be popped in 16 turns, in 91 AW, but the fall of the city of Spacerock terminated that process.
Jetstone is also the name of a Tribe of Men. Slately and his sons are members of this Tribe.
Marbits and Altruist Elves were natural allies of Jetstone, until Jetstone was forced by lack of funds to release them after the destruction of Jetstone's army during the Battle of Gobwin Knob.
Jetstone is a Royal Capital Side, producing human Units, including Nobles and Royals.
Jetstone was the founding Side and a leading faction in the first Royal Crown Coalition, providing the largest contingent of troops to the Alliance.
During the Battle for Gobwin Knob, its troops were led by Prince Ansom, then Chief Warlord and heir to the throne: Prince Ansom was killed during parley by the Twoll Bogroll. He was the first unit to be decrypted by Chief Croakamancer Wanda of Gobwin Knob.
The Capital of Jetstone was Spacerock, but it has recently been switched back to its original capital, Jetstone city.
- Dhrystone - Level 5
- Jetstone - Original and current Capital
- Bridgestone
- Firestone
- Rollingstone
- Penistone
- Pantstown - Level 1
- Oliverstone
- Toughskin - Seized from Haggar
- Oshkosh - Seized from Haggar
Jetstone is described as having three level 5 cities in LIAB Prologue 19, of which one is Dhrystone and another was the Capital Spacerock. Jetstone also still controls the Capital site upon which the city of Jetstone was built and the Side of Jetstone founded.
Former Cities
- Orgchart - Lost to Gobwin Knob.
- Brookstone (presumably) - Lost to Gobwin Knob.
- Progrock (presumably) - Lost to Gobwin Knob.
- Spacerock - Previous Capital, lost to Gobwin Knob.
- Powerstone - Former Jetstone city once held by Unaroyal. Current ownership unclear but likely held by Gobwin Knob. Notable as the city where Jojo saved Lady Sylvie Lazarus before her promotion to Warlord.
Former Characters
- Old King Coal - Ruler, King, founded Side, long dead.
- King Flintlock the Voluble - Ruler, King, lived eighty thousand turns ago, long dead
- King Headboard - Ruler, King, croaked at Sharonstone long ago.
- King Slately - Ruler, King, the original croaked by archons and the ditto croaked by a red dwagon.
- Crown Prince Ansom - Former Chief Warlord and Heir (croaked), decrypted and part of the Gobwin Knob Side before his capture by Jillian of Faq.
- Prince Ossomer - former Chief Warlord, briefly decrypted and part of the Gobwin Knob Side before turning back to Jetstone and facing his final destruction.
- Duke Adam Antium - Warlord, croaked by arrows in the atrium, decrypted by Wanda.
- Duke Lacrosse - Warlord, croaked by the decrypted Adam Antium in the dungeon, decrypted by Wanda, presumed destroyed.
- Sir Webinar - croaked Warlord, uncroaked by Wanda, and destroyed by Archons.
- Dora - croaked Warlord, uncroaked by Wanda, and destroyed by Archons.
- Countess Artemis - Warlord, croaked by Captain Archer, specializing in archery herself. Decrypted in the Magic Kingdom by Wanda.
- Prince Forthewin - Former Heir, croaked prior to Ansom becoming heir.
- Prince Wonderloaf
- Prince Titas
- Prince Victor
- Prince Lustrius
- Count Downer, Warlord, croaked by Captain Archer. Decrypted in the Magic Kingdom by Wanda.
- Holly Shortcake - Dollamancer, fell a long time ago trying to deliver a shipment of Battle Bears.
- Ace Hardware - Dollamancer, level 2, fell in final moments of the Battle of Spacerock. Decrypted by Wanda.
- Count Topotato - Warlord, idiot, sold to Haggar on the cheap, subsequently drowned.
- Lilith - Decrypted Archon, Prisoner, sold to Charlescomm
Current Characters
- King Tramennis - older brother of Prince Ossomer, was named Chief Warlord after Ossomer and Heir, both on the day he became King.
- Cubbins - Hat Magician
- Pierce - Healomancer
- Lloyd - Dittomancer
- Captain Price
- Miranda Wright - Warlord
- The Earl of Olay - a noble identified only by his/her title
- Mounts
- Siege
- Forest units
- Flying units
- Infantry
- Commanders
- Animated Units
Livery worn by infantry and warlords is yellow-brown (light brown shirts and pants with yellow armor) with the Jetstone insignia (a radish) on the chest.
Main article: Erfworld Geography
Jetstone shares borders with Unaroyal and Haggar. Jetstone's directional location relative to other Sides is not known.
Possible Cities
- Sharonstone - A king of Jetstone died in battle at this city several thousand turns ago, but its ownership, both past and present, is uncertain.
- Olay - One of Jetstone's nobles is known as the Earl of Olay. This suggests the existence of a city of Olay.
Real World References
The name "Jetstone" seems to be a portmanteau of the names of the Hanna-Barbera cartoons The Jetsons and The Flintstones. King Slately's name is an amalgamation of the names of the bosses on the two shows, Mr. Spacely (Jetsons) and Mr. Slate (Flintstones). The capital, Spacerock, is named according to the themes on the two shows, and may be an amalgamation of the workplaces of the two main characters -- Fred Flintstone's the Slate Rock and Gravel Company with George Jetson's Spacely Space Sprockets. (Fred lived in Bedrock, but George lived in Orbit City.)
It's worth noting that Jet is a type of gemstone. It's where the term "jet black" originates from. It's traditionally been used in mourning jewelry for funerals, and considering how many princes and people Jetstone has lost in the story so far, it's an apt name.
In Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures, the titular hero was once sucked into mashups of other cartoons, including "The Jetstones". He was subjected to an endless, maddening theme song that introduced every member of the cast.
The radishes that are the symbol of Jetstone are reminiscent of those from Super Mario Brothers 2.


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Can x86 and ARM work together?
At its Fusion Developer Summit this week, AMD made a number of big announcements with processor IP developer ARM and its licensees to bring ARM features to AMD's processors (based on the competing x86 standard) and to bring x86 and ARM-based computing closer together.
First, AMD, ARM, graphics IP vendor Imagination Technologies, MediaTek Inc., and Texas Instruments jointly formed the Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) Foundation, a new group designed to define standards for letting different kinds of processor architectures work together. The primary goal is to drive a single architecture specification so that software developers can more easily write software that takes advantage of both traditional central processing units (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs).
Most programming is done for CPUs, but there has been an increasing focus on GPU computing as a way of handling tasks that can be broken down into many parallel processes—an area where GPUs have long excelled. AMD competitor Nvidia has been pushing the concept of GPU computing for years, most recently at its own GPU Technology Conference, but AMD and the others are looking for a more standard-based approach.
CPUs and GPUs were always separate chips, but these functions are now much more likely to be combined into a single chip. AMD has pushed the concept, which it calls "fusion," in its accelerated processing units (APUs) such as its recent Trinity and Brazos chips and archrival Intel did the same with most versions of its Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge chips. Meanwhile, the applications processors in mobile devices almost all combine CPU and GPU features, with most flaunting ARM-based CPU cores and graphics from ARM (known as Mali), Imagination (known as PowerVR) or others.
The HSA Foundation, which will be headed by AMD corporate fellow Phil Rogers, says it hopes to unlock the performance and power efficiency of the parallel computing engines found in heterogeneous processors. Additionally, it will help drive the development of low-power, high-performance computing across embedded, mobile, personal, and cloud computing.
AMD announced today that it will be entering a strategic technology partnership with ARM, and will integrate ARM's TrustZone technology into its APUs.
This is designed to bring the most broadly-adopted mobile security ecosystem in the world to the traditional personal computer market via x86-based AMD offerings. AMD says this will be part of its move to a more flexible System-on-Chip (SoC) design methodology, as part of its "ambidextrous" strategy to create more differentiated products. Integrated security features will be good for AMD and its PC platforms as they compete with recent Intel chips with their built-in Trusted Execution Technology security features, including those aimed at making more secure online transactions.
Bringing some of the strengths of the ARM platform from the mobile world into the more traditional PC processor space could be an interesting move, especially if it leads to more secure, lower-power products. With the two sides—a leading x86 vendor and the ARM vendors—working together to create a standard for heterogeneous computing, development of new tools aimed at that market should thrive. This is an important issue since parallel programming is notoriously difficult. If it succeeds in making this easier, everyone will win big.


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As I have mentioned before I recently added a new member to our family, my camera. I (we) love it. I want to learn more about it. I want to learn more about this medium of art! I've had my eye on this workshop for MONTHS and Amanda and Holly have finally announced a date. I'm super excited to attend but super excited to possibly win a chance to attend for free.. I mean hello.. who doesn't like free!?! Wish me luck!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Yesterday was dad's birthday so mom, Emily, Jordan, Cony and I headed up to Dahlonega where we spread his ashes. It was a gorgeous afternoon! It couldn't have been more perfect to celebrate the occasion and to take pictures. Since I've gotten a new camera, Cony and I both fight over it. The only solution is to buy another one...someday.
I couldn't resist posting this picture..
And we can't forget about Valentine's Day. I've always loved V-day. The colors, the hearts, the love and my favorite candy comes back. (cinnamon chewy hearts). It was our day to not have to do anything or be anywhere. So we went to the movies (Confessions of a Shopaholic) and Borders and read for a few hours. I love not having to be anywhere. We came home and watched the All-Star Dunkin' competition. I know.. that just screams romantic, uh?
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Monday, February 9, 2009
30's a big number
This weekend we celebrated Clark's 30th birthday, although technically today's his birthday. It was so beautiful yesterday and I got a new camera so there is nothin' but pictures this go around..
He was so proud of his blue finger..
Can't forget about Max..
This was the view from my parents as we were leaving...
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Monday, February 2, 2009
This is what ya get
I feel really behind. I made a list of things I wanted to blog about just for the shear fact I didn't want to forget. I mean this is about keeping track of our life, right?
We've been stayin' busy going to parties and such, adopting a cat and helping out the family. Last week I was able to help Clark & Rachel by picking up the girls from the bus. Basically I was pretending to be their mother. Homework, clean the room and bath. The usual. It tickled me pink to be with McKinzie and Morgan. It's so crazy to see the different personalities in them even at their age.
Yes, you did read correctly, we adopted a cat. Her name is Snow Belle. We really wanted a dog but our apartment couldn't handle a dog. Nor could we. But we couldn't be more delighted to have Snow Belle.
she loves to get our attention by taking our attention away from what we are doing...
I just finished one of the best books ever. In fact I took a long time to read it because I did NOT want it to end. If you have not read it.. shame on you... go check it out at the library.
A few weekends ago we went to the Battle of the Bands 2009 at the GA Dome with Brandon and Amber. There were a few famous singers there but I can't remember their names. If my sister went she could have told ya. But as it goes, I can't keep anything straight.
Emily was amazing enough to take me with her to Kooza. It amazed me how talented everyone was. My favorite was the guy on the unicycle dancing with a women like they were on ice. My heart couldn't take some of the stuff they were doing. I felt a panic attack coming through most of their acts.
My mind has been racing lately. In fact to the point that I don't sleep. Two weeks I have been sleep deprived. I woke up in the middle of the night and the thought came to me that I needed to write about food storage. Something we have been working on in the past few weeks and continue to do so. If you don't know what food storage is all about and the link doesn't answer your questions.. it's something we have been commanded to do by our Church Leaders in case of an emergency for years.. job loss, catastrophe, the list could go on.. Lately I have been really grateful for that counsel.
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by Rasmus Christian Elling.
Sunday, a small radical Sunni group again attacked Iran. A suicide bomber targeted a meeting close to a small town on the border with Pakistan in the Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchistan. Among the around 40 dead were six or seven high-ranking Revolutionary Guard commanders. This is the latest act in a long-running small-scale war with insurgents in a volatile corner of multi-ethnic Iran. It is also yet another good reason why many Iranians feel their country is under attack by its many enemies.
According to the state-owned Iranian Press TV, Jondollah (aka. Jundullah, Jundallah) – a Sunni Muslim, Baluchi terror group – has claimed responsibility for the (read more about Jondollah here). For at least six years, Jondollah has been behind several acts of terrorism, including ambushes on military convoys, assassination, abductions and execution of officials and soldiers.
Reportedly, a group of Revolutionary Guard commanders, Shiite and Sunni clerics and local tribal leaders were supposed to congregate at a 'Unity Meeting', where they would discuss security issues in the province, which has been marred for many years with drug smuggling, terror and armed gangs. Among the Revolutionary Guards were Brigadier Nour-Ali Shushtari (deputy commander of the Guard's ground forces, head of the local main base), Brigadier Rajab-Ali Mohammadzadeh (provincial commander) and commanders of major cities and towns in the province. Several of the tribal leaders and both Shiite and Sunni clerics also died.
The terror act has been described by Iranian officials as a foreign-sponsored blow to the Iranian state's endeavor at reconciling Shiites and Sunnis, and as an attempt at disrupting security and creating ethnic and sectarian strife in multi-cultural Iran. Namely, the US, Britain and Pakistan have been accused for supporting Jondollah. This is not the first time Iran makes this accusation, and there is still reason to take this claim seriously and not dismiss it categorically as just another piece of propaganda or political paranoia. In particular, there have been speculations for several years whether or not the US have been in contact with Jondollah, or maybe even trained and equipped them (see here, here, here and here – also see Press TV interview with Jondollah leader Abdolmalek Rigi's brother here and here).
Just as with earlier episodes, Iranian officials have again linked Jondollah to 'Talibanism', Al-Qaeda and Wahhabism, and thus there is also an indirect accusation against Saudi Arabia, whom Iran has accused before for supporting not only Baluchi militants, but also Kurdish guerillas (see Uskowi Iran's analysis here).
The Iranians have been very clear this time that the Jondollah is using Pakistan as a safe haven. Ahmadinejad stated that certain elements in the Pakistani state support the Jondollah. I interpret his statement as condemning not an overall Pakistani strategy, but rather the notion of rogue elements from within the Paki intelligence and military establishment – autonomous elements who share anti-Shiite tendencies with various extremist factions in Pakistan. The Iranian parliament demanded swift military action – including attacks over the border and into Pakistan. I don't think this will happen unless the Pakistanis agree (maybe unofficially, as seems to have happened in the case of Iran attacking PJAK on Iraqi soil). Indeed, Iranian media have reported that during a phone call, Ahmadinejad and Zardari agreed to coordinate actions against Jondollah.
However, instead of dwelling on the different (conspiracy) theories and whether or not they can be true – including the admittedly interesting question of whether the US is (still?) supporting Jondollah – I will focus on the impact on Iranian public opinion.
It is my impression that Iranians in general do not perceive Jondollah as a group fighting for ethnic or sectarian rights – and certainly not for democratic values. The Iranian state-run media, government officials and the clergy have thus succeeded in planting the Wild East image among ordinary Iranians: that Sistan-Baluchistan has always been 'wild', plagued by unruly tribal marauders and drug gangs. The Jondollah is thus perceived as bandits (ashrâr) and not as political activists, symptomatic of a primitive barbaric culture that has more to do with 'Afghanistan' than 'Iran'.
Pundits in Iran, however, are very well aware of the several layers of political and social implications in Jondollahs activities, whether ethnic, sectarian, regional or international.
In general, 'opposition' bloggers – that is, those bloggers who generally support a major democratic change in Iran, whether through the 'reformist' alternative or through overthrow – certainly do not cheer for Jondollah. Even though these bloggers are among the most ardent critics of The Revolutionary Guards, they forcibly condemn Jondollah's suicide mission. One example is this blogger who is clearly not a fan of the Islamic Republic. His view is that of the classical Persian nationalist, and his blog post is introduced in the name of the Zoroastrian diety:
"This act clearly underscores that [Jondollah] do not care the least bit for Iran. They are a bunch of extremist Wahhabis, who are abusing the diversity of the Iranian people. They want to create ethnic strife, and on top of it, religious-sectarian strife. The existence of such people in Iran is a disgrace for all Iranians. The age of ethnicity and tribalism is over, and our country must discard all ethnicities in order to enter the new world – even though we've never actually have had ethnic units in our country"
Another 'Green' (that is, pro-reformist) blogger condemns the attack on 'defenseless people' and identifies the two sides of Sunday's fight, The Revolutionary Guards and Jondollah:
"The Guards are now known to everyone, and they do not need thorough introduction. They are an organ, the members and employees of which may be of the Iranian race but surely do not share the positive traits of the people of this country… We have all witnessed how they violently and vehemently attacked [their own people] … But Jondollah, on the other hand, is no more than a bunch of bandits and thieves: people who stop innocent and unarmed civilians on the road, in the middle of the night, tie their hands and shoot them all down [referring to earlier Jondollah ambushes]."
He continues to portray Jondollah as 'rabid dogs', 'hungry wolves', 'wild pigs' and rhetorically asks those who have named Jondollah a 'popular resistance movement' exactly what good Jondollah has ever done for Iran. He states that the group's leader, Abdolmalek Rigi, has never been and will never be a representative of neither the Iranian people nor the people of Sistan-Baluchistan. He concludes:
"I would personally never want my name alongside that of the Revolutionary Guards … and would certainly never cooperate with them. However, if I should ever be forced to chose between the Guards of the Islamic Republic and Jondollah, without doubt I would chose the fortress of the Guards, and I would fight to root out the terrorism of this extremist religious and Taliban-esque [Jondollah] …"
However, the more or less nationalistic view on the issue – i.e., Jondollah being a threat to Iran's territorial integrity and not the regime of the Islamic Republic – is also supplemented with more nuanced views. Indeed, in the Persian blogosphere one often encounters an understanding for the bereaved, extremely poor people of Baluchistan, as well as sympathy for civilians who are inevitably going to get caught up in the 'bloody revenge' promised by Iranian authorities. One commentator on a website wrote that 'tomorrow they will surely round up four random, innocent guys and execute them in public as "terrorists"'.
As usual, there are several conspiracy theories floating around cyberspace. One blogger – identifying as an Iranian woman – argues that this bombing should be seen as the latest in a string of 'IRGC eliminations': in other words, she is implying that the killing of the Revolutionary Guards commanders is part of a wider attempt at eliminating the old cadres of the IRGC in order to let the younger members take over. That theory seems a bit too far-fetched, but nonetheless reflect how widespread myths and ideas about the IRGC are in Iran today.
However, in my interpretation, the main point that shines through most cyberspace writing in Iran is the belief that Jondollah is a mercenary group. Thus, both the regime and the ordinary people will see the latest attack as the mindless spilling of (more or less) innocent blood by foreign powers pursuing their own geostrategic agendas through proxies such as Jondollah.
In February this year, the US State Treasury branded PJAK, the PKK-affiliated Kurdish guerilla group fighting the Iranian state, as terrorists. It will be interesting whether or not the US under Obama's administration will also place Jondollah on the list. According to this article from ILNA, an Iranian news agency, Obama's administration is considering to do exactly that. It would be the only decent thing to do. Jondollah is an extremist and opportunist group, willing to work with anyone, and willing to shed the blood of both civilians and military personnel. It is not a 'popular resistance group', as VOA once introduced them. Jondollah is a terrorist group, nothing more, nothing less.


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Drone technology at work at PSU
Monday, April 29, 2013 2:00 AM
Pittsburg, KS
From iPlan Tables to 3-D printers, new technology is continuing to change the ways the construction industry operates. These technological innovations are making the industry safer and more efficient.
Lately, another type of new technology is finding its way into the construction business. Unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as UAVs or drones, are being used to inspect high, hard-to-reach spots. In some cases, they even help move materials around the jobsite. Some have even experimented with drones as assemblers of structures.
If drones become common tools in the construction industry, Pittsburg State University students will be ready. The PSU School of Construction recently purchased a small drone to use in classroom projects and experiments. Bill Strenth, assistant professor of construction, said the PSU construction program remains in the early stages of the technology and is "still learning how it can be used."
"Right now, we're just experimenting with it and seeing what all it can do," he said. "This is something that is making its way into the industry, and we want our students to have some exposure to that technology."
Strenth said the use of drones in the construction industry has two main benefits: safety and convenience.
"They provide another set of eyes in places where it may not be real safe to put a person," he said. "If we can use a drone to inspect a high place or a hard-to-reach area, it will help keep humans out of danger."
Strenth also said the drones could also be used to take pictures of areas that have traditionally been difficult to reach.
The construction industry isn't the only one that is making use of this new technology.
At PSU, the Marketing and Communication Office also uses a drone to capture aerial pictures and videos of university events, activities and the overall campus. Footage taken by the drone has already been used in some of the university YouTube videos.
"What we're able to do with this new technology is capture photo and video footage that was previously unavailable to us," Jacob Anselmi, PSU videographer, said. "It gives us an entirely new perspective of this beautiful campus and all that goes on here."
Chris Kelly, associate vice president for marketing and communication, said the use of drones gives the office more options when it comes to developing news features and marketing pieces.
"This is just one more way we are striving to do our best to tell the story of Pittsburg State," Kelly said. "There is so much that goes on here every day, and we want to capture those moments in every way possible. This technology opens up a whole new world of opportunities for us to shine a bright light on this unique institution.


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11 crib designs for chic parents and their equally stylish kids.
11 crib designs for chic parents and their equally stylish kids.
As its name might suggest, the Caravan Crib was inspired by a circus wagon and brings a welcome dose of color into the nursery. Available six shades, this eco-friendly crib is made in the U.S.
Caravan Crib, $695; kalonsstudios.com
Solid, curved panels at the head and foot give the Ola! Crib a distinctive silhouette. The design also takes crib conversion to the next level: Not only does it adapt into a toddler bed, the side panels can become the head- and footboard for a twin bed.
Ola! Crib, $850; casakids.com
The DucDuc Campaign Crib was inspired by traditional campaign furniture. The earth-friendly crib is made in the U.S. from sustainably harvested hardwoods and water-based, nontoxic finishes. A toddler bed conversion kit is available for $225.
Campaign Crib, $1,795 for white, $1,995 for natural walnut or stained walnut; ducducnyc.com
DwellStudio's empire began with modern bedding, then quickly expanded into nursery linens. Today, the company also offers simple, classic cribs as a stage for their signature sheets. With clean lines, tapered legs, and hardwood construction, the Century Crib has a look that recalls midcentury designs. Parents may add a toddler gate ($195) to convert it to a bed.
Century Crib, $980; dwellstudio.com
Leave it to a company with Italian roots to design a crib that bears a resemblance to a chic bar cart. The solid beech-framed Lola Crib by Tulip has cheerful end panels with an inlaid floral motif and wheel-like accents at the base for a spin on a classic crib silhouette.
Lola Classic Crib, $1,100; shop.tulip.juvenile.com
Arguably the godfather of designer cribs, David Netto sold his eponymous business to stroller manufacturer Maclaren. Now his signature designs are available on a larger scale, including the white lacquer-and-oak Cabine Crib, whose hidden drawer offers extra storage.
Cabine Crib, $1,595; albeebaby.com
Named for Charles Hollis Jones, a pioneer in Lucite furniture design, the Hollis crib is crafted completely from nontoxic clear acrylic. Fittingly, the clearly contemporary Hollis made its debut at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.
Hollis Crib, $3,500; giggle.com
The Oeuf Classic Crib is designed with a low platform, making it easy to lift a child from bed. Made in Latvia according to strict environmental standards, the crib features a solid wood base in either birch or walnut with fixed rails for safety. A toddler bed conversion is available for $250.
Classic Crib, $940; oeufnyc.com
Modern furniture maker Offi's Nest bassinet is a cute and compact option for parents who are looking for a bedside sleeping arrangement for their infant. The chrome and bent plywood crib converts into either a play table or a toy bin once the child has outgrown it.
Nest Bassinet, $1,000; offi.com
With a striking silhouette and a chic glossy finish, the Eicho crib fits nicely with contemporary interiors. The affordable piece is made here in the U.S. using 100% recycled/reclaimed MDF. A toddler bed conversion is available for $210.
Eicho Crib, $595; spotonsquare.com
A smart solution for apartment dwellers and families shy on space, the oval Stokke Sleepi crib takes up less room than a traditional crib. Removing a side rail transforms the crib into a toddler bed, and a conversion kit is available to make it a junior bed, as well.
Sleepi Bed, $800; giggle.com
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In light of bad polling during the election, a look at other bad research methods that will foul a study.
Last week, quantitative minded people everywhere cheered as analysis trumped gut. Nate Silver's predictions about the Electoral College proved precise and far more accurate than those who insisted the election "felt" like a tossup. But, with Silver's prescience on display, it was hard to overlook the many other "researchers" who got it wrong (looking at you Gallup). Bad research is driven by bad methods—and one method in particular has been on my mind lately:
When performing social science research in the public sector, identifying a sample of people to survey and study is essential. This identification is the first step in a long series of assumptions you need to make about your research. If you have ever read Freakonomics or Gang Leader for a Day you are already aware of the concept known as snowball sampling, and you likely know why it is controversial.
- Snowball sampling is a research method in which you identify a group that you wish to study, and then ask members of the group to identify acquaintances to also join the study. Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day, made this tactic famous when he studied the inner-workings of gang life in the south side of Chicago. Venkatesh immersed himself in the gang and started by talking to a few crack dealers and prostitutes. They in turn referred him to others in the gang, and the sample "snowballed" from there. From his study, he was able to make some astounding assertions regarding the economics of gang life. On one hand, that is the beauty of snowball sampling. It gives researchers the opportunity to identify subjects they may have been unable to identify. On the other, it limits a sample to a select group of people in one large social web. Therefore, in snowball sampling, the sample group is no longer random, and no longer represents the population at large. Without a random sample, a researcher is unable to extrapolate their research to the population at large, and the value of the research is diminished.
- Snowball research can also be adapted to other aspects of the research process, such as using it to find sources for a report. By reading one article and looking at the author's sources, you can continue to find more and more sources, and thus a snowball of information is created. However, this method has its drawbacks; while you may be able to find a large amount of sources, it can lead to serious gaps in your argument.
- A snowball point-of-view, also known as a confirmation bias, is the tendency for individuals to test their hypothesis with positive examples as opposed to negative ones. In other words, people tend to use sources of information that prove their argument (thus confirming it), instead of finding sources that disprove it. This tendency often leads to a snowballed perspective, and could lead to a flawed conclusion. This problem is often found in political writing.
Take sequestration for example, some writers rely on partisan groups to prove their points. Depending on their ideology, an author may rely on the Center for American Progress's definition of how sequestration will impact the federal government, versus how the Cato Institute may define it. Therefore, these authors are just using evidence to confirm their assumptions, as opposed to finding evidence to the contrary-and disproving it with their own logic. This doesn't just lead a biased perspective, but to an argument with some serious holes.
Where have you been seeing bad research lately? Have you seen any examples of snowballing?


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"Absolutely" was the word of the day for an effervescent Percy Harvin.
The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver said Thursday that he "absolutely" expects to play against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday. Coach Pete Carroll confirmed, telling reporters: "Percy's playing."
Harvin has been able to perform all of his cuts in practice this week, with no setbacks.
He "absolutely" feels better now than he did prior to suffering a setback during his mid-November return against the Minnesota Vikings. He conceded that the swelling and buildup in his surgically repaired hip nearly led him to shut it down for the season after that game.
Harvin's hip has recovered to the point that there will be no limitations in Saturday's game.
"If he's going, he's going," Carroll declared.
Harvin will be "added to the mix," which includes Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse.
Testimonials from teammates suggest Harvin will be full-speed in his return. Russell Wilson said the receiver "looks unbelievable" while Tate noted that he's "Fast as BEEP!"
Harvin won't be an every-down player after playing just 20 snaps all season, but his playmaking ability will be a shot in the arm for an aerial attack that has struggled down the stretch.
"This team is set," Harvin said of his potential impact. "I'm just looking forward to jumping on the bus and enjoying the ride."
Asked if he expects to return kickoffs versus the Saints, Harvin replied, "Absolutely."
Here are the rest of Thursday's injury updates:
1. The Seahawks will be as close to full strength as they've been since the season opener. Carroll confirmed that hard-hitting in-the-box safety Kam Chancellor (hip) and speed tight end Luke Willson (ankle) will also get the green light for Saturday's game.
2. The news on San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews isn't so rosy. The early-down hammer sat out practice again Thursday, as has been his routine the past few weeks. The difference this week is that the coaching staff acknowledges doubts about his playing status ahead of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. Offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt said Mathews "will go if he can go." If Mathews can't go, Whiz said, Danny Woodhead and Ronnie Brown will have to pick up the slack.
3. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (knee) downgraded himself from "71 percent" to "57 percent" after Thursday's practice. We're starting to develop a sense that Smith could be limited to a decoy role Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
4. San Francisco cornerback Carlos Rogers (hamstring) was held out again Thursday. Like last week, Rogers is hopeful of playing. Like last week, that's a dubious proposition.
5. New England Patriots receiver Aaron Dobson (foot) missed practice again Thursday. Tom Brady will likely be without his deep threat Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts.
6. Colts safety LaRon Landry was a full participant again Thursday. He fully expects to be cleared from his concussion in time for Saturday night's game.
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Want to peek on your step-sister in the dark but don't have enough allowance money to buy real night-vision goggles? Build your own goofy-looking contraption with a CVS camcorder and some elbow grease.
First, stick a USB connector on there. Then, take out the infrared filter so you can record infrared in the dark. The last step? Buy some Radioshack infrared LEDs as a light source, glue them on the front, and you're in business.
The finished setup looks RIDICULOUS, but gets the job done. Christmas is coming early this year for this young man. Result after the jump.
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Make the Official 'Great Gatsby' Cocktail
Readers of "The Great Gatsby" know all about references to green light. How were those references made into a drink? PDT's Jim Meehan demonstrates how to make the Moët Imperial Gatsby on WSJ After Hours.
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Nate Burleson suffered one of the more memorable non-football injuries last week, when the Detroit Lions wide receiver broke his arm in two places in a car accident caused by pizza sliding off his passenger seat.
Burleson understands "The Pizza Incident" is now part of his NFL legacy, a contributing factor in his decision to post photos of his battered Hybrid, a blood-stained airbag deployed and Happy's Pizza strewn about.
The caption reads: "I'm releasing these pix for 2 reasons: 1) I walked away from a totalled vehicle #Blessed 2) I have to hear all the pizza jokes...lol I'll start-Yes I am the 5th Ninja Turtle. #LovePizza #LetTheJokesBegin"
Burleson certainly is blessed given the extensive damage to his vehicle. This clearly could have been a lot worse.
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San Diego Police Shoot Armed Suspect in Movie Theater
(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) -- San Diego police shot and critically wounded a gunman who was hiding in a movie theater.
Police stormed into a screening of "Les Miserables" at the Reading Cinemas Carmel Mountain around 3:50 p.m. Saturday and confronted 20-year-old Tom Billodeaux of Escondido, Calif.
The suspect was initially cooperative and put his hands up, however, police said he then dropped his hand and appeared to reach for the gun on his lap. An officer fired, hitting Billodeaux in the arm and chest.
No one else was wounded in the shooting. Billodeaux was transported to Palomar Medical Center.
The incident began as a domestic dispute between Billodeaux and his girlfriend in a parking lot across the street from the theater.
The 20-year-old suspect left a suicide note at home and confronted his 19-year-old girlfriend who was in her car, taking a lunch break from work around 2 p.m., the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
When the woman tried to return to her job, Billodeaux grabbed the woman from behind and threatened witnesses who tried to intervene with a gun, police said.
Billodeaux then fled the scene, running across the street and toward the movie theater, which is attached to a busy shopping plaza.
Police secured the scene, going from store to store and searching outgoing cars from the parking lot for the suspect, as a police helicopter kept watch over the entire area.
Officers then shifted the search to the movie theater and worked to evacuate staff and customers from each theater until they located the suspect, the Union-Tribune reported.
"We were in the movie theater, and the lights turned on and… two cops came through with their guns," a witness told ABC News' San Diego affiliate KGTV. "Apparently the person they were looking for was in the theater and then gunshots started."
The theater remained closed while police conducted their investigation. There was no word on when it will reopen.
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(Ad Astra) – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Ad Astra Rocket Company of Webster, Texas have entered into a Space Act Agreement that could lead to conducting a space flight test of the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) engine on the International Space Station (ISS). The VASIMR engine is a new plasma–based space propulsion technology, initially studied by NASA and currently under commercial development by Ad Astra.
The agreement was fully executed on December 8, 2008. It was signed on behalf of NASA by its Associate Administrator for Space Operations, William H. Gerstenmaier and on behalf of Ad Astra Rocket Company by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Franklin R. Chang Díaz. It is the third agreement entered into by the parties since June, 2005 relating to the VASIMR technology development.
The agreement is structured in a series of "gates," designed to allow the parties to assess the requirements on an incremental basis while proceeding to flight. Upon the successful achievement of the milestones set forth in the agreement, NASA and Ad Astra envision that VASIMR will be launched to the ISS where the rocket can be tested, for the first time, in its intended environment: the vacuum of outer space.
The NASA Authorization Act of 2005, Section 507 (P.L. 109-155) designates the US portion of the ISS a National Laboratory. While smaller projects have already been initiated for installation at interior locations of the ISS, the Ad Astra project will serve as a "pathfinder" by demonstrating a new class of larger, more complex externally-installed science and technology payloads, encouraging others to pursue similar projects and facilitating their efforts with a model for implementation.
The primary technical objective of the project is to operate the VASIMR VF-200 engine at power levels up to 200 kW. Engine operation will be restricted to pulses of up to 10 minutes at this power level. Energy for these high-power operations will be provided by a battery system trickle-charged by the ISS power system. These tests will mark the first time that a high-power, steady-state electric thruster will be used as part of a manned spacecraft. Ad Astra is developing the VF-200 payload entirely with funds from private investors. The partnership described in this agreement represents a collaboration between NASA and a private entity never before attempted.
Ad Astra is excited to partner with NASA on the goals set forth in this innovative partnership which, when successfully accomplished, will dramatically demonstrate the use, versatility and value of the ISS as a national asset.
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Lot of posting in this thread but the explanation I left out. What is exactly being done and how does it differ from the way math has been done since Euclid?
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Twenty-three centuries ago Euclid compiled the most influential book in all mathematics, The Elements. The elegance with which he proved the key discoveries of Greek geometry has entranced mathematicians ever since. He also established a simple paradigm: mathematics is what you can deduce through a series of logical steps. On the rock of that paradigm, mathematicians built the language of modern science. Now, 2000 years on, the first cracks in the paradigm are beginning to show. And they are fracturing the world of mathematics.
The cause of this disturbing turn of events is the computer. Invented by one generation of mathematicians and dismissed as a toy by the next, this handy algorithm processor has come back to haunt today's generation. By giving mathematicians the ability to do billions of complicated calculations on their own desks, the computer has spawned a whole new way of doing mathematics known as experimental maths. ...
Basically these are the uses:
Gaining insight and intuition.
Discovering new patterns and relationships.
Using graphical displays to suggest underlying mathematical principles.
Testing and especially falsifying conjectures.
Exploring a possible result to see if it is worth formal proof.
Suggesting approaches for formal proof.
Replacing lengthy hand derivations with computer-based derivations.
Confirming analytically derived results.
One thought I would like to add, what would geometry look like if Euclid and his pals had a CAS and geogebra instead of sand and stone tablets?
When Giotto di Bondone was asked to prove his worth as an artist. He drew a perfect circle, freehand. Supposing there were some race of beings that could estimate by eye angles and lengths to 100 digits of precison, even surpassing Giotto? Who could multiply 200 digit numbers in their head, add up thousands of numbers in seconds would they have invented a mathematics based on proof or one based on calculation?
Invented by one generation of mathematicians and dismissed as a toy by the next,
Would those creatures have agreed with this decision? At any rate, the fact that most mathematicians have turned their back on it is a unique opportunity for the amateurs to move right in.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
The thing about Nature is it is NOT linear.
The things going on are NOT the linear superposition of n happenings each working out as it would do ALONE (in the absence of the other things going on).
All that stuff we were taught at school in wrong!
Linears things are far less than 1% of things actually observed and going on.
If the Greeks, Indians and Etruscans had owned a computer they would NOT have stuck us in the blind alley of "linear systems"
To talk of "non linear systems" as though they were the exception is like talking of Biology as "Non-elephant biology"!
My eyes were opened to this by a pupil. It was a 'low ability' class (not my choice of words) but what happened shows that at least one pupil disproved this label.
The topic was "The angle sum of a triangle is 180 degrees." Euclidean geometry was one of my strengths and I could 'prove' the result, but I decided to take an experimental approach.
I asked the class to draw any triangle, measure the three angles, and then add up the numbers.
A quick round_the_class survey showed results ranging from 178 to 182 degrees.
I asked what conclusion they might make from these results, expecting, indeed hoping, that someone would say "The angle sum of a triangle is 180 degrees."
This lad put his hand up and announced "The three angles in a triangle add up to a number that is approximately 180, sometimes a bit more, sometimes a bit less." Well, you cannot fault that, can you?
Children are not defined by school ...........The Fonz
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
Sometimes I deliberately make mistakes, just to test you! …………….Bob Bundy
Yes Bob
The human brain yearns for "simplicity", even over "truth"
Indeed the angles of no real (drawn on paper) triangle sum to 180 degrees
It was a mere dream (idealisation) someone had thousands of years ago!
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May 1, 2014
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Ohio University is preparing to make the switch in fall of 2015 to a level-rate tuition and fee program, named The OHIO Guarantee. Part of the process to transition to the new program includes educating prospective students and their parents as well as the entire University community about this exciting, innovative tuition and fee structure, which is the first of its kind in the state of Ohio.
University Communications and Marketing (UCM) is supporting these education efforts by rolling out a series of short videos designed to answer basic questions about The OHIO Guarantee. UCM Executive Director Renea Morris says the series of five videos, which feature behind-the-scenes and on-screen student talent, includes information about financial aid, regional campuses and graduation.
"We want to give prospective students and their parents, as well as the University community, important information about The OHIO Guarantee in a fun, easy-to-digest format. These videos cover what you need to know without taking up a lot of time," Morris said.
The first video, "The OHIO Guarantee and You," is now available on The OHIO Guarantee website. Compass will announce each additional video as the remaining videos roll out through the middle to July.
The OHIO Guarantee video series is a production of University Communications and Marketing's Video and Photography Services. Led by Video and Photography Services Director David Urano, four students helped produce the videos behind-the-scenes and on-screen. In the first of the series, "The OHIO Guarantee and You," Gabe Marchetti, Jarrod Dowalter and Sarah Herbert provided their production skills, while Rachel Bailey acted as the on-screen talent for the video.


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It is always good to catch a rising star in New York politics, especially one who seeks close ties to the Irish American community.
Julie Menin, 43, may be a name not well known in the community right now, but that will surely change in the months ahead. She is running for Manhattan borough president next year and is the early favorite to win the important job.
She promises to be active in issues of concern to the Irish community if elected, including immigration and job creation.
She is already off to a flying start as The Wall Street Journal reported last week.
"Julie Menin is the first candidate for Manhattan borough president to raise all the money she is legally entitled to spend in the 2013 primary, a milestone that gives her an edge in what will be a competitive race," the paper reported.
"Menin, who recently stepped down as chairwoman of the Lower Manhattan community board because of term limits, plans to report that she has raised more than $450,000 during the six-month fundraising period that ends Wednesday, bringing her total to more than $930,000 since she began fundraising in November," the paper reported.
One of her biggest supporters is movie legend Robert De Niro, who showed up at a recent fundraiser.
Menin was inspired by 9/11 to get into politics. She and her husband Bruce, a prominent real estate developer, lived within walking distance of the World Trade Center where she ran the successful restaurant Vine.
The events of that day pitched her into active politics. Unlike others who wrung their hands, she decided to try and help her devastated neighborhood
"It was personal," she told me in an Interview. "We wanted to give back to help our community, to show the terrorists they could not win."
Menin founded and became president of Wall Street Rising, a non-profit organization created in the aftermath of the attacks to restore "vibrancy and vitality" in Lower Manhattan.
She also became chair of the local community board and led the fight on many issues after 9/11. Most notably she lobbied hard for the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to be held elsewhere, believing it would have been folly to hold it in Lower Manhattan because of the disrupt to business and ordinary lives.
Menin was also active on the Ground Zero mosque controversy and has developed a strong media presence through her Huffington Post blog and other outlets.
In order to run for office she has now stepped down from the community board.
At the farewell meeting she was widely lauded. "I loved chairing the community board," she said.
"I liked producing results. I like dealing with very tough challenges and trying to come up with a solution."
Tough challenges are nothing new in her family. Her grandparents were Holocaust survivors, and the fact that they escaped that horrific event has certainly informed Menin's priorities.
As for the race ahead, she is looking forward to the challenge. "I think I can really have an impact," she said.
"This is the greatest city in the world, and to be borough president would be an unbelievable honor. I look forward to the race."


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The Met Office has this morning issued a weather warning over heavy, thundery showers moving northwards across much of the country today.
Where the showers are at their heaviest there could be surface water flooding and minor travel disruption.
The Met Office's chief forecaster said: "A slack area of low pressure will move slowly across southern Britain today, bringing unstable air and the potential for thundery showers.
"The light winds mean that the downpours will be slow-moving as well as intense in some regions, with the possibility of 15mm or more falling in less than an hour."
A warning is also in place for Wednesday, with further slow-moving bands of heavy rain likely to continue; again it will be a minority of places which see the larger downpours, but where it occurs, there is the risk of localised minor flooding.
Upwards of 30 mm could fall in a few places, but conditions are expected to ease during the afternoon.
Check the latest local forecast at metoffice.gov.uk