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NEW YORK - September 29, 2009 - Continuing its red-hot ratings streak, Bravo earned its highest rated quarter in network history among all key demos in Prime, marking an impressive 16th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth among adults 18-49, according to Nielsen Media Research. With the network's watercooler original series "Top Chef: Las Vegas," "Flipping Out," "The Rachel Zoe Project" and "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" leading the charge, Bravo delivered an average of 833,000 total viewers and 522,000 adults 18-49 in the third quarter (up eight percent versus 3Q08). On pace to score its best and youngest skewing year ever, Bravo produced six of the network's top 10 best weeks ever in the third quarter, ranking as the No. 17 cable entertainment network among adults 18-49 and as the No. 1 most upscale ad supported network in the demo.
Bravo Digital also marked its best quarter ever in video streams and unique visitors, buoyed by the success of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and "Top Chef" showsites, with 4.81 million video streams and 3.69 unique visitors million per month. BravoTV.com also recorded its best quarter ever in video streams and unique visitors, up 159 percent (4.76 million vs. 1.84 million) and 40 percent in unique visitors (2.76 million vs. 1.96 million) of monthly averages versus third quarter 2008.
Additionally, in September Bravo secured its highest rated month ever among all key demos in Prime, with an average of 620,000 adults 18-49 and 963,000 total viewers, up 12 percent (vs. 552,000) and 7 percent (vs. 899,000) respectively versus September 2008.
Bravo's original series continue to break ratings records with the Emmy and James Beard Award winning "Top Chef" averaging 3.26 million total viewers and 2.3 million adults 18-49 to-date in its sixth season. Through six episodes, "Flipping Out" season three is averaging 1.21 million total viewers and 899,000 adults 18-49, up 18 percent among total viewers (vs. 1.02 million) and 22 percent among adults 18-49 (vs. 735,000) versus season two. Season two of the "The Rachel Zoe Project" is averaging 879,000 total viewers and 633,000 adults 18-49 through five episodes, up 25 percent (vs. 703,000) and 13 percent (vs. 559,000) respectively versus the season one average.
Thursday nights continue to sizzle on Bravo with ratings juggernaut "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" on pace to become the highest rated series in the "Real Housewives" franchise in all key demographics. Garnering an average of 3.20 million total viewers and 2.28 million adults 18-49 to-date, "Atlanta's" second season doubles its freshman viewership, with a 114 percent and 101 percent increase respectively. Since "The Real Housewives of Atlanta's" season two premiere, Bravo has ranked as the No. 1 cable network in the Thursday 10 p.m. time slot among adults 18-49 and women 18-49, and among women Bravo ranks No. 1 in the demo across all broadcast and cable television.
Bravo's late-night topical series "Watch What Happens Live" averages 750,000 total viewers and 526,000 adults 18-49, more than doubling its premiere numbers ten weeks ago, and marking a 64 percent increase among adults 18-49 and a 33 percent increase among total viewers in its Thursday late night time period.
Source: Nielsen Media Research Live + 7 Day through 9/13/09 blended with Live + Same Day through 9/27/09; Best weeks ever: Live + Same Day; Upscale stat: Nielsen Marketbreaks, 12/29/08-9/6/09, Mon-Sun 8P-11P, Ad supported cable, HH Income $125K+, P18-49 VPVH; 3Q09 cable rank includes ad supported cable entertainment networks that air in more than 50% of the Mon-Sun 8pm-11pm daypart; Source: Omniture SiteCatalyst, 7/1-9/27/09.
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PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up, 7th November 2012
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LONDON, November 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
xDev Launches Innovative iPhone case, Eyepartner Launches HD Wave and LivePerson Expands Asia Pacific Offering
xDev inc, a US start-up specialising in mobile lifestyle products, has announced the launch of its iXtreme iPhone case, a product that has been made possible by crowd-funding website Kickstarter.
The iXtreme case turns a user's iPhone into a high-functioning camcorder, a point-of-view still image camera and even a steering wheel for games consoles, all using a number of attachable parts that make this product one of the most flexible cases on the market. Using durable materials and a shock-isolating inner liner, the case is also celebrated for its protective qualities, with users' phones safeguarded from reasonable drops and knocks.
The case will be sold separately from its attachable parts, which will all go on sale exclusively in the US from March 2013. Those who donated money to its development via Kickstarter are set to receive a 50% discount on all iXtreme products and accessories.
Eyepartner, a global software development company, has released its new HD Wave Desk Share software this week, giving users the ability to instantly share their desktop with others in high definition over the internet.
HD Wave is set to revolutionise the virtual meeting market, with users able to share PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, media content and web pages with an unlimited amount of users in HD format, whilst also allowing participants to record their sessions for later playback.
The Eyepartner management team is also looking to target the lucrative broadcasting market, with the HD Wave software enabling these organisations to transmit their content to millions of viewers for a relatively low cost. Live streaming of desktop content has been identified as a particularly attractive feature, with the software capable of integration with existing online television networks.
LivePerson, a NASDAQ listed provider of cloud based business solutions, has announced its impending acquisition of Australian rival ENGAGE Pty, allowing it to expand its presence in the strategically important Asia Pacific market.
The acquisition of ENGAGE will allow LivePerson to increase its expertise in the cloud based live chat, SMS and social media markets, making it a major global player in the cloud solution industry. According to LivePerson CEO Robert LoCascio, the new deal will enhance the company's ability to "offer intelligent engagement solutions to businesses in the Asia Pacific region". The tie-up is set to complete in the fourth quarter of 2012.
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The United Service Organization (U.S.O.), an organization that supports U.S. service men and women, goes back to a significant era giving the military a forum of recreation during hard times. The U.S.O. became very personal to B. Smith, whose dad served in World War II, and she feels certain how appreciative her dad must be because of her involvement.
B. often entertains the military at both her Washington, D.C. and New York restaurants. She and her husband, Dan Gasby, are committed to getting the message out about the U.S.O. as it is still a very viable organization and they feel privileged to be a part of it. On November 14, B. and Dan celebrated the 25th anniversary of B. Smith's Restaurant on West 46th Street in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of the U.S.O. What is also significant is the proximity of the restaurant and the fact that the U.S.O. was founded in Times Square in 1941. [expand]
B. Smith is one busy and extraordinary person. With restaurants in New York, Washington and Sag Harbor, writing cookbooks and acting, B. finds the time to offer her services to events such as "Operation Home Cooking," giving classes to military spouses and honoring American heroes. She and Dan hosted Sgt. First class Leroy Petri, a recent medal of honor recipient and his family. As B. said, "It's important for them to know that there is someone who cares about them." This kind of relationship, and interacting with members of the armed forces and their families makes B. Smith a very happy woman. In addition she feels humbled to be able to spend time with members of the U.S.O. when engaging in their events.
When chatting with Brian Whitney, C.E.O. and President of U.S.O. Metropolitan of New York, he offered "These service men and women are really our nation's heroes. Their heroic actions express America's attitudes." For B. she is "in the business of taking care of people, entertaining and feeding people, and especially feels the need to give back."
Try to purchase the largest diver scallops available for this delicious appetizer. 1 or 2 per person is sufficient for serving as they are quite rich.
Makes 12 appetizers.
Ginger Teriyaki Sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Mirin (Japanese rice wine)
2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
12 strips thin sliced smoked bacon
12 scallops
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
1.Pour soy sauce and Mirin in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in sugar and ginger until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and serve on the side for dipping.
2. Trim excess fat from the bacon strips. Remove side muscle from the scallops and wrap scallops with bacon strips, winding the strip around the scallop. Secure each one with a toothpick.
3. Place scallops on a parchment-lined sheet pan and lightly season with salt and pepper; drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Place oven rack 3 to 4 inches below broiler element. Preheat broiler. Broil scallops turning them once making sure bacon is cooked through. Total cooking time about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve with paper napkins.
"The marinade infuses layers of flavor, and the chili sauce adds just the right amount of sweetness and spice. These wings are truly addictive," B. Smith.
Yield: 24 chicken wing pieces
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 chicken wing pieces or drumettes (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, more if needed
Canola oil, for frying
1 bottle store-bought sweet chili sauce
1 pint orange juice
2 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds optional for garnish
For the marinade, combine the soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, five-spice powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
If using whole wings, cut the chicken at the joints to make 3 pieces. Discard the tips or freeze for stock. Place the chicken wing pieces or drumettes in a re-sealable gallon-size plastic food storage bag, add the marinade to the plastic bag. Seal the bag and turn to coat the chicken wings. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
Remove the wings from the marinade. Add the flour to a clean re-sealable plastic food storage bag.
Add the wings a few pieces at a time, shake to coat, then shake off excess flour.
In a deep skillet, pour canola oil and heat to 350°F. Fry the wings in batches until crisp and the juices run clear when pierced near the bone with a sharp knife. Drain on paper towels.
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In what could either be a sign of the overwhelming power of the "Jersey Shore" fanbase or an incredible coincidence, clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch had its stock drop 10% after a Wednesday that saw them release a statement saying they'd pay Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino to stop wearing their clothes, as well as their earnings report.
Obviously, the 10% dip probably has more to do with the latter than the former, but there's no denying that A&F is catching some well-deserved heat for their anti-"Jersey Shore" stance. Why? Because it's a tad hypocritical, as both Sorrentino and castmate Paul "Pauly D" Delvechhio were eager to point out.
Sorrentino cited the fact that A&F sold "The Fitchuation" T-shirts in an obvious attempt to capitalize on the popularity of "Jersey Shore."
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"'The Situation' -- my name, or my character -- is known worldwide now. Abercrombie & Fitch, their most popular shirt, they told me, is 'Fitchuation.' I mean, where did they get that from? Obviously from myself," Sorrentino recently told New York Magazine.
Meanwhile, Pauly D tweeted some snark about A&F's "GTL" shirts - which reference the "gym, tan, laundry" ethos of the "Shore" crew.
"Hmmm if They Don't Want Us To Wear Those Clothes Why Make GTL Shirts #yourPRsux," writes Delvecchio.
The furor was stirred up after A&F released the following statement:
"We are deeply concerned that Mr. Sorrentino's association with our brand could cause significant damage to our image. We understand that the show is for entertainment purposes, but believe this association is contrary to the aspirational nature of our brand, and may be distressing to many of our fans," read the statement. "We have therefore offered a substantial payment to Michael 'The Situation' Sorrentino and the producers of MTV's 'The Jersey Shore' to have the character wear an alternate brand. We have also extended this offer to other members of the cast, and are urgently waiting a response."
Sorrentino is not shy about showing off his A&F apparel - particularly their briefs, which are clearly visible whenever he is shirtless and/or pantless (which is often).
There is no word on exactly how much A&F was willing to pony up to keep their clothes off the rental beach house floor.
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Will Johnny Manziel win Cleveland's starting job on Monday Night Football?
Johnny Manziel knows his next mission: Play his best football yet from the pocket under the bright lights of Monday Night Football to make it difficult for Cleveland Browns coach Mike Pettine to sit him for the Sept. 7 season-opener at Pittsburgh.
And yet Manziel concedes he faces an uphill battling sixth-year pro Brian Hoyer, who still sits atop the quarterback depth chart entering tonight's preseason road game at Washington.
"I don't think that I'm ready for Pittsburgh right now," Manziel told reporters Saturday. "I've only played one (preseason) game. But the more and more you see it, the more you get familiar with it, I think the better it will be."
What could make the mission more challenging is Pettine's plan to alternate Hoyer then Manziel every two series to ensure they split first-team repetitions.
Pettine has said he will announce his regular-season starter Tuesday. He'll sit with general manager Ray Farmer, offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, quarterbacks coach Dowell Loggains and probably owner Jimmy Haslam before making a decision.
The defining factor Pettine wants to see from the winner of the Browns' quarterback derby is someone ready to get the ball out quick and on point to orchestrate touchdown drives.
"You have to remember Johnny is still raw in terms of the big picture of the NFL," ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden told USA TODAY Sports. "He's never been in a huddle. He's never had to do any of the things Cleveland is asking him to do. We knew he had great instincts, competitive guts and presence. But it'll take some time for Robert Griffin III to master his offense. It's going to take some time for Manziel to master his offense."
Running Shanahan's no-huddle offense for the first time in training camp last Wednesday, Hoyer showed he's the more proficient maestro at this point. He completed 5-of-7 passes capped by a 20-yard touchdown in up-tempo mode.
Manziel showed he wasn't there yet. He gets another chance tonight to show more development moving the Browns offense.
So what's the forecast for Manziel's playing future? Various factors could thrust Manziel into the starting job beyond his play.
Most likely, Manziel will show he's mastered Shanahan's playbook following Cleveland's Week 4 bye when Pettine could reassess his quarterback situation after navigating a rough opening three-game gauntlet at Pittsburgh, then home against New Orleans and Baltimore.
"I expect Johnny to improve every time out," Gruden said. "I don't think the crisis is, is he ready for opening day? It's get himself ready to be a starter, whether it's Week 1 this year or next."


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Shell has 'every intention' of pushing into Arctic waters despite setbacks
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Editorial. Comments on the dispute between Shell and Greenpeace over disposal the disposal of the oil storage rig Brent Spar in Western Scotland ocean; Need for research on deep oceans; Background and details of the debate.
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The article focuses on the initiation of the Let's Go campaign by environmental group Greenpeace to oppose Royal Dutch Shell PLC's planned drilling in the Arctic Region in 2012.
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Christopher Theofanidis, composer
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"What impresses about Theofanidis is his ability to blend severalmusical languages once thought to be mutually exclusive…the results are enormously attractive." – The Washington Post
A native of Dallas, Texas, Christopher Theofanidis is one of the most widely-performed American composers today. A Grammy® Award nominee, he writes regularly for a variety of musical genres, from orchestral and chamber music to opera and ballet, and was commissioned in 1998 to write Fanfare Rising for the opening of Bass Performance Hall. His work, Rainbow Body, has been programmed by over 120 orchestras internationally. He has been commissioned to compose a new solo piano work to be performed by each semifinalist in the 2013 Cliburn Competition.


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Holy Week 2012
As we remember the journey of Jesus in Jerusalem in his last days, how do we involve our families in stopping their busy lives to remember and celebrate this Holy Week beginning with the Palm Sunday journey through the death and resurrection of Jesus?
Of course, our liturgies this week are rich. Especially during the Triduum time (Holy Thursday-Good Friday-Holy Saturday). I recall while growing up that this week was regarded as a very special week in our lives. However, do our families today have the time they need to engage in this spiritual journey. Often times not!
When families are unable to participate with their parish communities, let's invite them into the virtual community. Here are a few links and suggestions for you to share with your families:
- View Fr. Barron's commentary about Palm Sunday.
- What is Holy Thursday? Check out Rome Reports
- A Family Together: Jesus' Journey to Calvary. You may also want to go to Google Earth and virtually visit some of the locations mentioned in this article.
- Click to learn more about Holy Saturday: History, Information, Prayers, Images and More.
- Visit the Catechist's article for the Easter Vigil.
Blessings to you this Holy Week!
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(c)2012, Caroline Cerveny


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Well, the news is starting to trickle in.
Well, the news is starting to trickle in.
Past BMW Bikes: 2011 K1300S, 2003 K1200RS, 1991 K75S, 1987 K75T, 1984 R100RT
Thats excellent.
Its fun speculating about the new model.
So.......... were one soon to be in the market for a new boxer, would it behoove one to wait for the new 1250RT? The HP jump from 123-ish to 144-ish makes my heart go pitter pat.
Or............ does one follow the old rule about never buying the first generation of a new motor?
Thoughts, please?
Bigger displacement is no big deal at all and I would have no issues. But the VVT is a significant change to the internals of the motor.
I think a year or two would be advisable on this one but then again who knows. It could be a flawless transition.
All I know is the 1st Gen(14-16) LC are going to take a resale hit, the second Gen LC(17-19) are going to take a resale hit so I will be keeping my 17.5 GS until I get my moneys worth out of it. Otherwise you are going to take a financial blood bath to step up to the 1250 with VVT.
Personally, IF I really wanted more power I'd ditch the two banger and go for 4 or 6 cylinders. No comparison if that's what you're really looking for. I'd much rather see the RT lose some pounds instead... keeping up with the Jones's isn't my thing.
I bought a 2014 first-year R1200RTW. No regrets, though later I did buy a white 2017 RT that I repainted Granada red to match my 1967 R60/2.
I admit that I am up in years, so that affects this thought: I have no need for more than 125 HP in my motorcycle. Indeed, I doubt I have ever used that much power in my RT. In my F-150 and turbo Subaru, yes, I have used more horsepower.
Jeff Dean
Tucson, Arizona, and Madison, Wisconsin
Co-founder, 1972, of BMW MOA -- http://bmwdean.com/r1200rtw.htm
Frank Smith
New Market AL
That sure is a pretty red RTW!
I too have purchased a few first year models including the 2014RT, and then the RS. But the GS had already been out with the wet head for a year, so the engine had already had some minor changes I believe before the RT came out. The RS had no real engine changes. I wonder why they wouldn't do the GS or GSA first again? Not sure I would buy a first year major redesign this drastic. It would really have to have some special upgrades for me to consider that. I'm in the market for a GS or an RT again but the current models are still very nice. Especially the GS with the TFT display.
I think I read that changes in European emissions regulations are pushing BMW to get the updated engines out earlier, so that the new boxer variations have to be released within a much shorter time frame. Makes me think this will be the last year for the camhead R nineT.


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Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Eyes
Few people could argue that without our 5 senses life would be pretty dull. All our senses are extremely important but I think if you asked most people which sense would they least like to lose they would probably say their vision. As with most of our abilities, our vision is something that many of us take for granted. If you stop and think for a moment, you will realize that just about everything we do in our day to day life involves our vision. In this article I am going to try and see if I can get you to start thinking a little bit more about your eyes.
Listed below is the top 10 list of weird and wonderful things you didn't know about your eyes:
10. Everyone needs reading glasses as they get older
9. The lens in your eye is quicker than any camera lens
8. Your eyes are fully developed by the age of 7 years old
7. You blink approximately 15,000 times each day
6. Everyone gets cataracts as they get older
5. Diabetes is often first detected during an eye test
4. You see with your brain and not your eyes
3. Your eyes can adapt to blind spots in your vision
2. 20:20 vision is not the best vision you can have
1. Your eyes water when they are dry
We've made a PowerPoint presentation about the 10 things and converted the presentation to a video, you can find more details in the presentation and the video.
|PowerPoint: Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Eyes
|Video: Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Eyes
|Download PowerPoint Presentation
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Ryan Halter
Associate Professor of Engineering
Adjunct Associate Professor of Surgery, Geisel School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Engineering
- BSc Engineering Science and Mechanics, Pennsylvania State University (1999)
- MSc Engineering Mechanics, Pennsylvania State University (2001)
- PhD Biomedical Engineering, Dartmouth College (2006)
Research Interests
Biomedical instrumentation; electrical impedance tomography and spectroscopy; medical imaging; tissue bioimpedance; cancer detection technologies; traumatic brain injury; medical robotics
Active Research
- Combined ultrasound and electrical impedance tomography (EIT)
- Combined whole breast ultrasound and electrical impedance tomography
- Electrical bioimpedance
- Electrical impedance imaging for breast cancer screening
- Electrical impedance imaging for prostate cancer screening
- Electrical impedance tomography in pulmonary and cardiac applications
- Enabling technologies for effective image-guided surgical navigation in trans-oral cancer surgery
- Therapy monitoring
- ENGS 57: Intermediate Biomedical Engineering
- ENGS 76: Machine Engineering
- ENGS 169: Intermediate Biomedical Engineering
- ENGM 189: Medical Device Development (ENGM 189-02) (.5 credit)
- ENGM 189: Medical Device Commercialization (ENGM 189-01) (.5 credit)
Selected Publications
- Halter RJ, Schned AR, Heaney JA, Hartov A, Paulsen KD, "Electrical properties of prostatic tissues: I. single frequency admittivity properties," Journal of Urology, 182:1600-1607, 2009.
- Halter RJ, Schned AR, Heaney JA, Hartov A, Paulsen KD, "Electrical properties of prostatic tissues: II. Spectral admittivity properties," Journal of Urology, 182:1608-1613, 2009.
- Halter RJ, Zhou T, Meaney PM, Hartov A, Barth, Jr RJ, Rosenkranz KM, Wells WA, Kogel CA, Borsic A, Rizzo EJ, Paulsen KD "Correlation of in vivo and ex vivo tissue dielectric properties to validate electromagnetic breast imaging: initial clinical experience," Physiological Measurement, 30:S121-S136, 2009.
- Halter RJ, Hartov A, Paulsen KD, "Video Rate Electrical Impedance Tomography of Vascular Changes: Preclinical Development," Physiological Measurement, 29(3):349-364, 2008.
- Halter RJ, Hartov A, Paulsen KD, "A broadband high frequency electrical impedance tomography system for breast imaging," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 55(2):650-659, 2008.
- Prostate Cancer Research Training Grant: DoD CDMRP (2006-2008)
- Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research: NIH (2007-2012)
- New Investigator Award in Prostate Cancer Research: DoD CDMRP (2009-2012)
- RC1 Challenge Grant: NIH/NIBIB (2009-2011)
- R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant: NIH/NIBIB (2010-2012)
- Research Robotic Fellowship: Intuitive Surgical, Inc (2009-2011)
Selected Patents
- System, method and device for monitoring the condition of an internal organ (8,764,672)
- Electrical Impedance Sensing Biopsy Sampling Device And Method (Application 20110105948)
- RyTek Medical, Founder
Professional Activities
- Member, Institue of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
- Member, International Society for Electrical Bio-Impedance (ISEBI)
- Member, Dartmouth's Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS)
Dartmouth Awarded NIH Grant for Device to Detect Cancer Left Behind During Surgery
August 25, 2020
Research team to develop device to help trauma care
The Dartmouth
October 25, 2018
New D-H precision diagnostics may save more trauma patients
Vermont Business Magazine
October 23, 2018
Dartmouth-Hitchcock awarded $3 million to develop new trauma technology
October 18, 2018
Exploring Applications of Technology in Health and Wellness
Dartmouth News
February 8, 2018
Early Warning System May Prevent Brain Damage
September 18, 2017
EIS and EIT assess surgical margins
Medical Physics Web
June 28, 2017
Calling All Snackers: Here Comes a Fitbit for Your Mouth
MIT Technology Review
June 12, 2017
Graduate Poster Session Celebrates Students' Research
Dartmouth News
April 27, 2017
Professors Ackerman and Halter Receive Faculty Mentor Awards
The Graduate Forum
April 13, 2016
Inside the newest addition to Dartmouth-Hitchcock
November 17, 2015
Student Awarded Mazilu Engineering Research Fellowship
April 8, 2015
Amulet device enables efficient, personalized health management
The Dartmouth
November 5, 2013
Dartmouth, Clemson Get $1.5 Million NSF Health Tech Grant
Dartmouth Now
October 28, 2013
Prostate cancer: Increasing the potential of prostate biopsies with bioimpedance spectroscopy
September 17, 2013
Dartmouth engineering professor assists with testing of new cardiac pump
August 28, 2013
Seed funding aims to improve prostate cancer diagnoses
Dartmouth Medicine
March 4, 2013
Dartmouth Research Imparts Momentum to Mobile Health
Dartmouth Now
September 10, 2012
Brave New World—medical devices use biometrics to prevent hack attacks
Ars Technica
August 7, 2012
State Prostate Cancer Coalition Funds Cancer Center Research
November 22, 2011
Medical/Business and Engineering Students Team Up to Win Dartmouth Business Plan Competition
May 25, 2011
Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy of Prostate as an Alternative Tool for Cancer Detection
CDMRP Prostate Cancer Research Program
December 23, 2009
All Together Now
Dartmouth Medicine Magazine
March 20, 2007
In Dartmouth Engineer Magazine
Inventions: Engineering a Better E.R.
Web Extra, March 2019
150 Thayer Gifts to the World: Part 1
Web Extra, December 2017
Lab Reports
Web Extra, March 2017
3D-Printed Organs Help Surgeons-in-Training
Web Extra, January 2017
Good Company
Web Extra, August 2016
Found in Translation
Web Extra, August 2016
Web Extra, August 2016
Collaboration by Design
Winter 2016
Just One Question: Do you hold any patents?
Winter 2016
Undergrads in the Lab
Spring 2015
Just One Question: What's the hardest engineering challenge you've ever faced?
Spring 2015
Faculty: New Profs
Spring 2014
Lab Reports
Winter 2013
Mobile Health Fingerprinting
Web Extra, November 2012
Summer 2011
Random Walk: In the Operating Room
Summer 2011
Engineering in Medicine
Summer 2009
Faculty News: New Profs Arrive
Winter 2009
Dartmouth Engineering Professor Ryan Halter
Seminar: Smart Devices and Systems for Surgical Guidance
Seminar: Surgical Enhancement: Using Electrical Bioimpedance to Improve Clinical Practice


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Equity futures are roughly flat this morning, the dollar is higher, gold is higher, and bonds are flat.
The only economic report today is wholesale trade which is released at 10 Eastern.
Yesterday chain store sales came in weak and Consumer Credit came in much lower than expectations for May with a very large revision lower for April. Here's Econoday:
Consumer credit contracted a sharp $9.1 billion in May with April revised to show an even more severe $14.9 billion contraction. The April revision is very surprising given the initial reading of a $1.0 billion gain!
Revolving credit contracted $7.4 billion in May and contracted $8.3 billion in April. Non-revolving credit shows a $1.8 billion contraction in May on top of a $6.5 billion contraction in April. Neither category is likely to show much improvement in June given indications from today's soft store sales report and last week's soft unit vehicle sales.
Consumer credit had been leveling earlier this year but now appears to be on a double dip. This report could set stocks in reverse during the last hour of trading.
Everyone keeps talking about that "double dip," but where is it? Take a look at that chart, there was no rebound in Consumer Credit. Nice revision by the way.
Interestingly in Canada their latest jobs report showed that 93,000 jobs were created last month, five times more than was expected. This is bringing about speculation that Canada may have to raise rates. That would set up an interesting dynamic that would likely strengthen the Canadian dollar. It's also an enigma as Canada is sitting on a housing bubble that appears to just now be beginning to burst (Vancouver's home sales just plummeted 30%), but their federal government is in a much better position debt wise than most of the other western countries. If they can refrain from bailing out the banks and mortgages, they will fare far better.
Yesterday's move higher seems to confirm Wednesday's 90% romp, that continues to give the Bulls confidence. But the wave count seems to suggest that yesterday's sideways move during the day was a wave 4 movement with the late day rally being all or part of wave 5. If that's the case, then it's likely that wave 3 of 3 will begin early next week and we should see this wave 2 movement wrap up soon as we have now retraced roughly 50% of the prior wave. It is possible that we retrace up to the 61.8% mark, and it's also possible that this wave is just wave a of and a,b,c for wave 2. We won't know for sure until we break below the bottom wedge boundary you can see on this 20 minute chart of the SPX below:
Also note that the gaps have not filled entirely yet, so there may be a little bit more to go on the upside before the next pullback begins. Gaps are like a vacuum, and nature works diligently to fill voids – think of them like low pressure areas, and like all things in nature that flow, prices also seek the path of least resistance flowing from high pressure to low.
As I looked around the charts last night I noticed that there were many hammers around. The one on the XLF is very prominent and prices this morning are having difficulty getting over it. If prices fail to close over that hammer today, it may be a valid reversal indicator. Below is a 3 month daily chart of the XLF:
Thank you to everyone who kept the daily thread going yesterday, I appreciate it!


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SCHLADMING, Austria - For about three quarters of the course, the men's downhill at the world championships features long jumps onto bumpy straightaways and sweeping, wide turns.
Then the real action begins.
Skiers take a hard right turn at the Italienerloch curve — named for the Italian racers who struggled at that point in years past — and dive into the course's steepest and most technical section.
The race is on Saturday.
"It will probably be decided in those last 40 seconds," said Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal, who won the downhill here at last season's World Cup finals. "That's where the toughest turns are."
The final section of the course is called the Weirather-S, named after Harti Weirather, the Austrian skier who won this race when the worlds were first held here in 1982. That's also the part of the course used for the annual night slalom, and the gradient is better suited for a technical race than a downhill, meaning skiers will have to dig their edges in hard to stay on their line just as their legs begin to weaken in the 2 minute-plus run.
Austria's top challenger this time is Klaus Kroell, the red-bearded racer who won last season's World Cup downhill title. There's also Hannes Reichelt, the only Austrian to win a downhill this season and who finished fourth in the super-G that opened the championships.
Canadian skiers will try to extend a men's downhill podium streak that stretches back to 2007. Erik Guay of Mont-Tremblant, Que., kept teammate John Kucera's 2009 world title in Canadian hands by winning gold in 2011.
"I think I have as much of a chance as anybody," Guay said of his chances this weekend. "It all depends how it comes together on race day and how much courage you can find.
"It's world championships so I would expect to see some very big skiing and some very big chances taken so it should be a really interesting one to watch. It's looks like all the main guys are in the mix."
Calgary's Jan Hudec got the Canadian medal streak started with a silver medal in the downhill six years ago.
"The skis are working awesome right now, so tomorrow I've got no excuses," Hudec said. "I've got to be as fast as possible. People talk about (the streak) all the time but I think about going fast and if I add to the stat that's going to be pretty cool."
The Austrians have been training on the Planai course all season but the rest of the field had only one full training run, which Reichelt led on Thursday ahead of Italians Dominik Paris and Christof Innerhofer, who each have two wins this season.
In Friday's second training session, racers did not ski the bottom section of the run because it was being prepared for the women's super-combined.
Instead, there will be a shortened training run on the bottom early Saturday before the race a few hours later.
France's Brice Roger, who has a career-best finish of 10th, led the shortened session ahead of Andrej Sporn of Slovenia and Marco Sullivan of the United States. Guay was 10th and Hudec was 11th.
Manuel Osborne-Paradis of Vancouver was 23rd and Ben Thomsen of Invermere, B.C., was 42nd.
The course hardened up after the temperature fell overnight. Light snow is forecast for Saturday.
"The steepest and most technical part of the course is the last four turns, so it's nice to be fast on the top today but I definitely have to keep in mind that that's not the whole deal," said Sullivan, who is self-funded this season after several difficult years affected by injury.
Sullivan finished third in Lake Louise, Alta., at the start of this season for his first podium finish in four years.
Guay showed he's back in form with a runner-up finish behind Paris in Kitzbuehel, Austria, two weeks ago. However, the Canadian star struggled to a 23rd-place finish in the super-G a few days ago.
"I'm a little wishy-washy," Guay said. "The confidence isn't there 100 per cent. ... (Training) helps to put me in that frame of mind but I'm not here to finish fourth, I'm here to be on the podium and hopefully win this thing, so I have a lot of work to do for Saturday."
Some 50,000 fans are expected in this small Alpine village for the race.
"It's awesome, it's a cool scene," Sullivan said. "The Austrians obviously love skiing but they're not the only ones here. You see tons of Swiss flags and there are Americans. It's just a big melting pot of ski racing fans and Schladming has done a great job of building up the stadium right in the finish where it feels like we're skiing into the Thunder Dome — fans are going crazy. If I can throw down a good run and be the focus of the crowd it will be awesome."
With files from The Canadian Press.


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Atlanta, GA | Posted: September 10, 2006
Summary Sentence:
Search techniques may help find fuel cell materials
Full Summary:Researchers are developing a new screening system that would allow the simultaneous evaluation of hundreds or thousands of possible material combinations as candidates for future PEM fuel cells.
Because of their efficiency and reduced pollution, fuel cells offer a promising alternative to traditional power sources in transportation and other applications. Yet more durable, less expensive materials are needed before these electrochemical devices replace internal combustion engines in vehicles.
Finding those materials will require analyzing potentially billions of possible material combinations. In response, J. Carson Meredith, an associate professor at Georgia Tech's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is developing a new screening system that will enable researchers to evaluate hundreds or thousands of potential materials in a single experiment. Meredith presented details of this combinatorial toolkit on Sept. 10 at the American Chemical Society's 232nd national meeting in San Francisco.
When it comes to proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells - the type of fuel cell that the automotive industry is focusing on - one of the biggest stumbling blocks is the membrane itself.
Resembling a piece of kitchen plastic wrap, the membrane is sandwiched between two electrodes - an anode and cathode - just as in a battery. As hydrogen gas flows into the fuel cell at the anode side, a platinum catalyst separates the hydrogen into electrons and protons. The membrane's job is to conduct the positively charged protons through to the cathode side and prevent the negatively charged electrons from passing through. Instead, electrons are conducted through an external circuit to the cathode, creating an electrical charge that can power a vehicle's electrical motor. Then at the cathode side, the electrons reunite with the protons and oxygen to form water as a byproduct.
"Current membranes on the market are costly because they're made out of fluorinated materials as opposed to conventional hydrocarbon-based plastics," Meredith noted. "Durability is another issue. Due to the harsh environment of the fuel cell, the typical lifespan for a PEM is a couple thousand hours. After that, the membranes begin to degrade chemically - and literally fall apart. They develop leaks, and the fuel begins to 'cross over' the oxygen side, causing the electrical current to drop drastically."
Part of a multi-partner project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Meredith is developing a methodology to produce low-cost, thermally stable membranes.
"Our goal is to double the membrane's durability and cut costs in half," Meredith said. In addition to Georgia Tech, project partners include the University of Hawaii and three private companies -- Arkema Inc., United Technologies Corp. and Johnson-Matthey.
In contrast to traditional membrane development - a synthesis-intensive process that requires many distinct steps - the partners are taking a 'formulation approach.' This involves selecting a number of different polymers, with each one picked for a specific property, and then combining the polymers in one mixing step so the final material retains all of the desired properties.
On that wish list of membrane properties are:
* high conductivity for protons with low conductivity for electrons;
* a very thin material that still maintains its shape and structural integrity;
* the ability to resist acid and hydrolytic degradation; and
* the ability to remain hydrated at high temperatures, yet prevent the fuel (hydrogen or methanol) from passing through.
Besides the unique characteristics of the selected polymers, other factors will affect the final membrane material, such as the ratio of polymers to the mixture, the order of their addition and the speed of stirring.
"Finding the right polymers and parameters is like looking for a needle in a haystack," Meredith said, noting there are literally billions of choices. "Formulation is a powerful and under-utilized approach to PEM design, but new tools are necessary to discover how to control the formulations."
That's where combinatorial methods come into play, integrating computational design, sample libraries, high-throughput screening and informatics.
Although combinatorial methods have been used in drug discovery, Meredith is pioneering their use in fuel-cell technology and other fields. He has developed a technology for depositing large collections of polymers on a single microscopic slide, using property gradients to create thousands of variations in composition, temperature and thickness.
These polymer libraries undergo high-throughput screening, which shows researchers how different samples stack up in terms of mechanical strength, conductivity and water permeability.
"Combinatorial methods allow us to search through possibilities much more efficiently," Meredith said. "We can run through hundreds of materials in just a couple of hours."
In contrast to combinatorial methods that Meredith has developed for biomedical applications, the toolkit for fuel-cell membranes requires the capability to screen conductivity and water permeability, and the latter has been one of Meredith's biggest challenges.
"It sounds simple - expose the material to water vapor and see how much comes through the other side - but it's subject to a lot of difficulties," he explained. "For one thing, it's hard to get all the water out of these membranes so you can measure what goes in."
Meredith has now developed all the basic components for the fuel-cell combinatorial toolkit and is screening known materials to validate them.
He is quick to note that combinatorial methods are not meant to replace traditional testing where researchers conduct detailed analyses of material. "Our objective is to quickly screen for properties of interest, recognizing that we're not getting the most accurate measurement possible," he explained. "We're substituting speed for accuracy, which means there is a greater uncertainty."
Yet there's a big payoff: Combinatorial methods help researchers consider - and identify - more promising materials.
"This enables us to look at a much broader range of possibilities," Meredith said, explaining that promising polymers can then be analyzed in a more traditional, time-consuming manner. "But if you only use traditional methods, you're just looking at a few chemistries. These may not be optimal, and you may be overlooking the best material."
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While I'm not hard core atgatt, I cover up reasonably well on a 2 wheeler. With the side car and warmer weather though, I'm going jacket-less and don't feel nearly as vulnerable as I would on my K75. Still wear a helmet, just less gear. Don't really need a lecture on the horrors of road rash, just wondered if anyone else felt the same.
On another note, anyone have a seat belt in their hack? I put one in mine (anchor holes already there) mainly just because the kids are so used to wearing one in the car, they feel more comfortable with it. Can't decide if it would be an asset or a liability in an accident.


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At the time of his casting, Tom Cruise seemed like an odd choice to play Interview with the Vampire's infamous Lestat. But what if Al Pacino had taken the role instead?
In 1993, concept design Miles Teves was working for Stan Winston Studio on the adaptation of Anne Rice's novel. He explains that the filmmakers genuinely wanted to get an idea of how Pacino might have looked as Lestat:
For a short time, at the beginning of the production, Al Pacino was rumored to have wanted the role of LeStat [sic]. I provided this image to help the studio make a decision. His presence as an actor, though an unusual choice, might have infused the character with more gravitas. Few command the screen like the indomitable Pacino.
He certainly cuts a very different figure from Cruise, whose casting initially displeased Rice—although she was won over by his performance. Teves has a similar rendering of Cruise on his website, as well as a few other pieces of Interview with the Vampire concept art.
Pacino-Lestat [Miles Teves via Comic Book Movie]


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Anyone remember Inner Palace: Legend of Zhen Huan? Well, the sequel continues in Inner Palace: Legend of Ruyi .
The drama is based on the marriage of Qianlong Emperor and Empress Ulanara (aka Qingying / Ruyi). There's a total of 90 episodes and will be shown in late 2017.
For more infor on the show see here.
I am most impressed with the cast and hopefully with such cast, and wonderful writing and acting like in Zhen Huan...this show will be another hit (am ignoring the fact that there's 90 episodes)
Zhou Xun as Ruyi / Qingying
Wallace Huo as Hongli
The Harem
Janine Chang as Hailan
Dong Jie as Fucha Langhua
Tong Yao as Gao Xiyue
Xing Zhi Lei (辛芷蕾) as Jin Yuyan, later Imperial Noble Consort Shujia
Li Chun as Wei Yanwan, mother of the future Jiaqing Emperor
Chen Hao Yu (陈昊宇) as Yihuan
Zeng Yi Xuan (曾一萱) as Ah Ruo, later Noble Lady Rui
Hu Ke as Su Lvyun
Li Qin as Han Xiangjian
Cao Xi Wen as Chen Wanyin
Zhang Jia Ning as Balin Meiruo
He Hong Shan (何泓姗) as Bai Ruiji
Yu Yang (于洋) as Lu Muping
Han Dan Tong (韩丹彤) as Huang Qiying, Imperial Concubine Yi
Zhao Ke as Borjigit Eyinzhu, later Consort Yu
Royal Family
Vivian Wu as Zhenhuan, the original protagonist of Empresses in the Palace portrayed by Sun Li. Royal Mother of Hongli.
Joan Chen as Yixiu, the original antagonist of Empresses in the Palace portrayed by Ada Choi
Huang Ming as Li Yu, personal eunuch of Hongli.
Chen Xiaoyun (陈小纭) as Suoxin, personal maid of Ruyi.
Qi Huan (齐欢) as Rong Pei
Gong Xiaoxuan (宫晓瑄) as Yuhu, personal maid of Hongli.
Guo Hong (郭虹) as Fujia, personal maid of Zhenhuan.
Hu Ming (胡明) as Wang Qin, Head Eunuch.
Li Qi (李奇) as San Bao, personal eunuch of Ruyi.
Jiang Xue Ming (蒋雪鸣) as Jinzhong
Xia Nan (夏楠) as Lixin, personal maid of Jin Yuyan.
Jing Chao (经超) as Ling Yunche, imperial guard who harbours an unrequited love for Ruyi.
Yuan Wen Kang as Jiang Yubin, imperial physician.
for posters and character descriptions see mydramatea


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Ross tears Achilles
Owings Mills, MD (SportsNetwork.com) - Baltimore Ravens cornerback Aaron Ross tore his Achilles Thursday during conditioning testing.
Ross, a former first-round pick of the Giants and member of New York's Super Bowl champion teams during the 2007 and 2011 seasons, has started 52 games over a seven-year NFL career.
Ross played in the first four games of the 2013 campaign before the Giants placed him on injured reserve with a back problem.
He was signed by the Ravens in late June.


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With my column this week, I did something I've never done before: I typed the entire thing on my iPad.
That's because I've been testing Logitech's new Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad, which has changed the way I feel about productivity on the iPad.
You see, I'm not a huge fan of touchscreen keyboards. Many other consumers share this sentiment, as much as they might love their tablets.
Hardware makers have addressed this by offering a variety of accessory keyboard options. They range from Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboards to tablet cases with built-in keyboards, like the $70 Belkin YourType Folio, and plastic overlays that create tactile keys on top of the iPad's touchscreen. Companies have even tried experimenting with laser-projected keyboards — though those still won't give you keys you can actually feel.
But some of these solutions are bulky, or add too much extra weight to the iPad. Not the $100 Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard. The successor to the Logitech Keyboard Case by Zagg, the Ultrathin is a sleek, super-slim Bluetooth keyboard that also works as an iPad cover. It works with both iPad 2 and the new iPad.
I've been trying out the Ultrathin with an iPad 2 for over a week now, in part to determine whether it's worth its $100 price tag. Despite the fact that it scratches easily and doesn't firmly support the iPad when the tablet is in the vertical position, I would buy this device.
The Ultrathin Keyboard Case is 9.5 inches by 3.5 inches. It's just .39 inches thick — thinner than all three of the iPads themselves. Made of aluminum, it mimics the look of the back of the iPad. When the keyboard isn't in use and the case is being used as a cover, it looks very much like you've mashed two silver iPads together. On its own, it weighs roughly 12 ounces. The combined weight of the case with the Wi-Fi-only iPad 2 is 2.071 pounds; the case plus the new iPad weighs 2.185 pounds.
Like Apple's own cover for the iPad, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover comes with magnetic grips that firmly latch onto the long edge of the iPad.
To get started using the Ultrathin, I powered on the keyboard, then turned on the iPad's Bluetooth. The iPad quickly recognized the device, and I paired the two by selecting the keyboard from the iPad's list of recognized devices.
Next, I tested the keyboard. I positioned the iPad horizontally in a thin, white trough that runs across the top of the keyboard. The magnetic pull was so strong that the iPad snapped into place. This propped the iPad up at an angle in front of me, and I was ready to begin typing.
Set in a smooth, black, recessed tray, the keys are black, Chiclet-shaped and made of etched plastic with slightly raised lettering. Despite the shallowness of the tray, the keys have a nice spring to them.
Alternating between the touchscreen and the keys took some getting used to, but typing on the iPad using the Ultrathin was fluid and easy. I answered emails, jotted down some thoughts in the Notes app, filed a short blog post and wrote this column.
I also used some of the shortcuts available through the function keys at the top of the keyboard: There's a home key for returning to the iPad's home screen, while the function key plus the "1" key launches spotlight search. Function and the "3" key makes the iPad's virtual keyboard pop up, and function plus 6, 7 and 8 allow users to cut, copy and paste.
Logitech says the keyboard's battery life is expected to last six months with two hours of daily usage. The keyboard also goes into sleep mode when it's not in use for 20 minutes, thus conserving battery life. Charging it requires a micro-USB cord, which goes into a small port on the keyboard and a regular-sized USB port on your laptop or computer. Unfortunately, the $100 you'll pay for this won't cover the cost of a wall adapter.
There are some less-desirable aspects of this product. For one, it only works with the iPad. Logitech does make a $70 Bluetooth keyboard that works with Android tablets, but it's a separate wireless keyboard.
Another drawback: The "delete" key is way too small — one of the downsides of cramming an entire keyboard into such small physical real estate. It sometimes took me three tries to make contact with the delete key while typing.
The Ultrathin only covers the iPad display screen, and not the backside of the iPad, which is prone to scratching. As it turns out, the cover side of the Ultrathin is also prone to scratching, as I discovered after a week of throwing it in my bag and toting it around.
Users that don't want to deal with scuffs or that are looking for more iPad coverage will likely want to consider something like the Belkin I mentioned earlier, the $100 Zaggfolio iPad 3 keyboard case, or Logitech's $130 Solar Keyboard Folio.
The magnetic clips that hold the tablet in place are super strong, but that's only when it's propped up horizontally. While, technically, the iPad can rest in a vertical position in the keyboard's tray, it doesn't feel like it's firmly in place.
Also, though I love how thin and lightweight this thing is, it's so light that it sometimes creates an awkward balance between the keyboard and the iPad. When I was sitting on my couch, with my feet up and my iPad and its keyboard on my lap, it was fine. But when I was sitting upright in my desk chair with the iPad and Ultrathin on my lap, it felt a little unsteady.
However, the benefits outweigh the downsides of this keyboard and case. I didn't get to try out the Ultrathin on an airplane, but I did test it during a train ride. It was the perfect travel accessory, and now I can't imagine traveling without it.


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About Me
I currently work as a Broadcast Systems Engineer for the BBC in Television Centre, London. In my spare time I throw myself down hills on a mountain bike, down caves on a rope and other silly pursuits...
Involved with various IPTV projects and DVB multiplexing for the UK as well as European satellite operations.
MythTV Boxes
Combined Frontend/Master Backend - Galahad
* MSI K8NGM2-FID * Athlon64 3200+ * 512MB DDR RAM * 320Gb Seagate Barracude SATA HDD (/ - ext3; /store - xfs) * nVidia 6150 on-board (Component, DVI, Composite Out) * 1x KWorld DVB-220RF Hybrid PCI (DVB-T/Analog/FM - Saa7134 chipset) * 1x Kworld DVBS-100 PCI (DVB-S - CX88 chipset, currently connected to a Sky Zone 2 dish/LNB which is pointed at Hotbird (13E). * Ubuntu Feisty with customised MythTV packages built from SVN head * IRMan serial infra-red receiver (to be replaced with a UIRT2 when I build one) TODO: * Build an optical output board for the soundcard. * Supply 12v to rear of case to switch monitor relay and power LCD.
Slave Backend - Gadget
This still needs to be setup and configured. Test system when I need to test functionality with slave backends. * AMD Athlon 700 * 512MB RAM * Nvidia Geforce2-Pro * 1x Hauppauge WinTV Radio (Analogue TV and FM)
Other systems on my network run a frontend which connects to Galahad as and when required.
Stuff in bold needs looking at
Patches I'm Using
- #3405 Alsa input for analog capture
Need to reapply this. Last time I tried it was trying to interpret alsa devices as oss.
- #3293 Autodiscovery Patch for MythFrontend
Seems to work quite well mostly. localSecurityPin needs to have a default set so it doesn't lock out frontends by default.
- #3334 Allow mythtv-setup to use the downloadable icons from the new online database
Applies, I cannot get this to work properly. I've modified the patch so it shows a progress dialog while scanning for icons and allows you to select icons. However, freezes setup on exit - need to investigate further.
Patches I want to test/apply/look at
- #3500 Add more values from lm_sensors to mythbackend http status page
- #3502 Adds CPU, motherboard temperature and CPU fan speed to mythfrontend's status page
These two patches duplicate code. Code for retrieving data should be abstracted into libmythtv somewhere.
Mythshutdown stuff
- #2896 mythwelcome, mythshutdown and mtd
No way of detecting what mtd is doing at the moment.
- #3463 mythshutdown does not check for live tv recording
It's not supposed to... But might be worth adding an option
Patches submitted by me
- #3077 Default CD Device selection
* Some work in SVN. Lot's of work done by Nigel here. Needs lot's more testing! * Mythmusic: CD Import does not work properly with two CD drives. * 29/05/2007: Added patch to fix model lookup for cd devices with scd0/sr0 device names mediamonitor-scd-fix.diff
- #3279 Improve server reconnect/wakeup method
This patch improves the server reconnect method used in mythcontext. Needs patch updating and review of GUI section
- #3867 Add "Help (Status Icons)" Menu entry to Watch Recordings screen
In SVN 14346.
- #3280 Add IsMasterBackend and BackendIsRunning functions to mythcontext
In SVN 14166. Provides useful functions for mythtv
- #3753 Settings cleanup
In SVN 14122. Provides a number of small changes to settings dialogs for ease of use etc
- #3078 Consistent behaviour of SELECT action across widgets
In SVN 13123
- #2839 Enable virtual keyboard for ComboBox
In SVN 12347
- #2838 Allow use of Arbitrary commands for mythwelcome setwakeuptime
In SVN 12374
- #2238 Mute logic fails on cards using v4l1-compat
In SVN 11376 (modified version)
- #2214 vbi device detection
In SVN 10886
- #2840 Add option to autostart MTD
Not accepted. Applied to my build. I think this makes myth and mtd easier to use.
- #1892 DVD Detection Problem
Not accepted. This concerns the detection of DVD's based on video_ts directory. Should be uppercase if mounted as udf, but doesn't really make any difference if mounted as iso9660 except it's lowercase. This fixes detection for this scenario.
- Write a service menu app for mythtv that provides the following options:
* Run Mythtv-setup (this will stop the backend while mythtv-setup is running) * Start/Stop Mythfrontend * Start/Stop Mythbackend * Restart computer * Start/Stop mysqld * Run a terminal Needs to integrate with LIRC so it can be controlled by remote but should be separate program from other mythtv programs so it can run when there are problems etc. See also: #3377 Add "Run Setup" button to mythwelcome popup menu to start mythtv-setup.
- Mythshutdown -x should offer an osd message if it cannot shutdown and optional override.
- Network information in status area.
- Move backendsettings.cpp|h into libmythtv so it can be called outside of mythtv-setup.
Some specifications I've written for things that I'll (hopefully) get around to developing for MythTV soon!


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One of the best preliminary-card fights from this past Thursday's WEC 52 event never made it to air, but fans can now watch it.
Thanks to Versus.com, you can watch the bantamweight fight between Clint Godfrey (11-2 MMA, 0-1 WEC at the time) and WEC newcomer Michael McDonald (10-1 MMA, 0-0 WEC).
The fight took place at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
The fight provided one of the night's best finishes and was under consideration for the WEC's usual fight-night bonuses.
Godfrey, a 27-year-old South Dakotan, posted an eight-fight win streak in organizations throughout the Dakotas to earn his way into the WEC. Earlier this year at WEC 46, he made his promotional debut and dropped a unanimous decision to notable Wagnney Fabiano. Heading into WEC 52, Godfrey never had been stopped in pro competition.
Meanwhile, the 19-year-old McDonald was riding a streak of three-straight knockout wins over Cole Escovedo, Manny Tapia and Carlos Garces. In his previous outing, the Modesto, Calif. native claimed the Tachi Palace Fights bantamweight title in July while avenging his lone career defeat with a brutal win over Escovedo.
So who would claim victory at WEC 52? Check out the video for the answer.
And for more coverage of WEC 52, stay tuned to the MMA Events section of MMAjunkie.com.


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Since the video format wars of the mid 2000's, Blu-ray has reigned supreme for physical high-definition video media. One problem with the high-density, high-definition optical disc format is that it's also proprietary. Several layers of access-control are built onto those disks, making them (relatively) expensive to produce, but also much harder to make copies for backups and sharing.
Preventing sharing is exactly the point for a lot of the big name companies that make up the Blu-ray Association. Their goal is exactly the opposite of what free-culture buffs like Terry Hancock want for their artistic endeavors. In fact, that's why Hancock's running a Kickstarter to fund his next project: writing an open-source, completely free format to put HD video on SDHC cards.
Hancock is a contributor to Free Software Magazine and has worked as a research assistant on the McDonald Observatory planet search program. While he's always been a free-culture advocate, his recent Kickstarter is pushing him more into the roll of activist. He's an avid science fiction buff ("I love the first 45 minutes of Alien," he wrote to Ars. "Not that I didn't like the rest of the film—it's a fine horror film—but it was the science-fiction that blew me away."). His latest project—an animated sci-fi video called Lunatics—is what spurred this particular project, which he calls "Lib-Ray".
Hancock asserts that Lib-Ray won't require too much complex code. He plans on creating a simple wizard for authoring high-definition videos (which can be made complete with HTML5-based menus and subtitle functionality) on SD cards, writing a player for the Flash media, and authoring documentation so that anyone can improve or customize his design.
Lib-ray will use the common MKV video container format with VP8 video at 30 frames per second in 1080p. Hancock says he'll eventually extend this to 60 fps, 3D, and then 4K video quality (if you donate over $100, he says he'll give you an experimental "Lib-Ray 4K" release of a 15 minute short called Sintel by the Blender Foundation). He'll use Webkit libraries to build out the menus then, voila!, a completely free way to put high-definition files on physical media.
That "physical media" part has some disparaging Lib-ray as pointless, though. "It seems silly to introduce a new physical media format in this day and age. Physical formats rely on wide acceptance, and a DRM-free open format based on expensive SD cards isn't going to attract any serious content producers," Reddit user "adrij" suggested.
But Hancock told Ars that he's got no illusions of starting revolutions with his project. Lib-ray isn't about taking the industry by storm, it's about creating options for niche communities that already know they'll probably never make it big. Necessity is the mother of Lib-Ray in this case: Hancock wanted to release a high-definition version of his Lunatics project, but was unsatisfied with the idea of giving backers a code to download copies of the movie. "I don't like the idea of selling an inferior copy of my film on DVD to people in a Kickstarter and then having the really high-quality version available only as a free download. That just seems backwards to me. The collector's edition offline version I sell to somebody should be the very best experience I can put in a box."
Essentially, Lib-ray is meant to cater to an entirely different business model than Blu-ray presupposes: one in which the movie is likely already paid for (by, say, a Kickstarter), and the movie is the gift to donors rather than the commodity to be sold. This is a situation for local and fringe artists who admit they won't please everyone, but they'll please a small audience a lot. These artists expect "shorter runs and higher prices per unit," Hancock wrote to Ars. "That works against the mass-pressing mentality of the Blu-Ray and DVD production process, where you have to print a 1000 disks to break even. With Lib-Ray, though, you can print 10 or even 1 if you like. It's more expensive per unit, but it scales well down to short runs...And of course, it's not just about the money, it's also about the DRM, the message that sends to your fans, and the fact that you're fueling an industry which is no friend to free-culture or independent film producers."
So what about the $19,000 he's trying to raise? It may seem a little pricey, considering the file formats exist online already, and he's simply adding HTML5 menus to an MKV video container and writing that to an SDHC card. But Hancock says that's how much it will cost for him to put aside other projects and see Lib-ray come to fruition. "I had originally intended to avoid doing any actual programming on Lib-Ray, because I'm not a pro, and I'm sure there are people who could do a better, or at least faster job of it. Instead, I would just focus on the data standard, and hope that having content in the format would encourage someone to want to work on getting it to play properly," Hancock told Ars. "But after a year of publishing articles about the idea and presenting to people, I didn't get any nibbles from developers interested in going the few extra steps to make it work smoothly... So I thought, 'How hard can it be?
"It seems like it ought to be really hard, because Blu-Ray was expensive to develop. But when you look closely, you realize that all of the money went to pay for the DRM. The actual task of making a video standard that supports high-definition playback and a menu system is just not that complicated. There are open standards, so it's just a matter of picking the ones you want to use and making sure you have a player that can handle those choices." And as they say, if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.


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When you think of cottages the first thing that probably comes to mind is lumpy cheese. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Panther DeVille however, is also a cottage product, but will its price prove to be far too much cheddar?
There's this terrible knock-knock joke of which you are unfortunately about to become aware. It goes like this- Knock, knock! Who's there? Panther! Panther who? Panther no panths, I'm going thwimming! Yes, I know.
When you consider the micro-brew production numbers of Britain's Panther Westwinds Ltd, then the obvious conclusion to that jocular travesty is no Panths, as that's almost how many cars the cottage builder built.
You may best know the Robert Jankel-founded Surrey maker for their wild Caddy-powered six-wheeler (two built), or the Vauxhall-based Lima sportscar, which was sold in small numbers and continued as the Kallista into the era of SsangYong ownership of the marque. The company's flashiest and most luxurious product was however, the DeVille.
This 1976 DeVille Convertible is one of eleven said constructed, and is likely to be one of only two or so in the US. Like every ad for these mythical beasts that pops up every once in a while, this one notes that it's similar to the one Cruella De Vil drove in the Disney Film, 101 Dalmatians. Less well known is the fact that Elton John once also owned one.
The Panther DeVille in the Disney flick was a coupe, and was powered for some reason by a small block Chevy. This '76 soft top sports the proper 5,343-cc 244-bhp V12 out of a Jaguar. In fact, there's a whole bunch of Jag under this Panther, including the 3-speed auto box and four-wheel independent suspension. On top of the ladder frame chassis sits a neo-classic body in hand-beaten aluminum, harkening back to the Bugatti Type 41 Royales of the '30s.
If you need to go somewhere - say your embezzlement hearing - and want to arrive in style and in something with presence then you couldn't do much better than the DeVille. At over 200 inches long, 71 inches wide and 62 tall, the 4,500-lb four seater makes a contemporary Rolls look like a Dolly. Actually, Panther made a Dolly that looked like a Rolls, so maybe that completes the circle.
The seller of this one loves his all-caps but doesn't appreciate the interior enough to provide any pictures. When new, these cars had every accoutrement known to man including TVs and booze bars amid the burled walnut and sumptuous leather. About the only thing missing was a full-time Cockney girl saying favor a bit of a hummer while you drive, Guv'nor? If the condition of this one's insides is equitable to the exterior, then it's probably still a nice place to be - hummer or not.
The opportunity to buy one of the 62 Panther DeVilles built between '74 -'85 is rare indeed, and here in the US to find not only a DeVille but one of the soft-toppers - on Craigslist no less - is like finding a four-leaf clover. . . on Mars. That is by the way what the Curiosity Rover has discovered, either that or some kind of rock, so it is rumored.
Owing to its rarity you might expect the asking price to be commensurately large, and in this case you would be correct. Mr All-Caps is asking a cool $135,000 for this massive objet d'art, or about ten grand for every pound of pomposity required to own and drive it.
What do you think, is this Panther worth breaking into the kitty for that kind of cash? Or, is this a cat that, for that much, you wouldn't let out of its velvet-lined bag?
You decide!
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No, the video at left is not the one we're talking about. We're talking about another one.
You see, a Sarah Palin fan
Sarah Palin's PAC recently put up (update at bottom of post) - and then quickly took down - a video that, as one Jezebel tipster describes it, is "a very bizarre video with shots of missiles and flags and fireworks and Palin posing with troops, juxtaposed with images of Obama grinning in his Air Force One jacket and images of Air Force One over NYC, and images of King Kong. It concluded 'WE NEED HER.' And was all set to disco music." King Kong? Yes, King Kong. In fact, here's how one of Andrew Sullivan's readers describes it:
Unfortunately, I think the "message" being put out by the Palin folks is pretty clear. You've got a lot of footage of Palin around planes, wearing flight gear —- juxtaposed with the notion that Obama "terrorized" New York via the Air Force One photo-op...and then, the comparison to King Kong's rampage, with the movie still of the bi-planes comin' to get 'im, you betcha. See? Obama's the gorilla. And Palin's the brave pilot itchin' to shoot. Sickening.
Honestly, we assume this has to literally be seen to be believed....except the video is nowhere to be found. Can you help? If so, please send links/tips as to the original video's location - we suspect the video embedded above is its replacement - to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Update: Andrew Sullivan is reporting that the video was made not by Palin's PAC but by a Palin "fanatic".


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These stylish and functional bathroom vanities are ideal for both small and large bathrooms. Available in any size, these vanities have plenty of storage space and feature a Caesarstone top. There are a large number of basin and tapware cobinations you can choose from depending on the design and your style. There are also approximately 40 Caesarstone colour options available to help you create the bathroom look you desire.
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Available in a range of standard sizes, these vanities feature a vitreous china top. These china top vanities seamlessly combine the benchtop and basin into one piece, creating a very stylish and elegant look. Vitreous china is a high gloss surface which is scratch resistant. This surface is especially easy to clean given the free-flowing lines and lack of joins.
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Solid surface top vanities are made with a solid moulded polymarble acrylic top. These durable vanities are more cost efficient, whilst still being elegant and stylish. The all-in-one basin and benchtop make for an easy 'wiped down' cleaning solution. Solid Surfaces are an extremely versatile medium, and can be formed and joined seamlessly, ideal for custom or corner vanities.
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Bathroom space is tight for most of us. You can maximize your bathroom's function and style by creatively using your corner space. One way to do this is to opt for a corner vanity. The Corner Caesarstone top vanity is a popular option. This designer range is fully customizable allowing your choice of basins, tapware, bench surface, cabinet and more, to complement the vanity and the bathroom décor. These vanities are space saving and come in three standard sizes.


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So running has made me feel like this lately
A big fat MEH. I've REALLY struggled on my last few runs. I don't know why. I just can't get it to click, and if it does click, it's the last mile, so I can't decide if that is only happening because of my complete joy that my run is over. Most of the struggles have happened over long runs. Those 3-5 miles though, I'm doing much better on. Able to keep a much more consistent pace and not completely hating my time out there.
Anything over 5 though? I basically HATE it. I don't get it. I know Arkie keeps getting closer with each passing day. I need to get through that, and this 'training' and then it's onto different things. I look forward to changing it up. Lately I have been loving the gym, biking and I'm thinking a little baby tri is in my future. When I say baby tri, I mean short, short distance. Right now, long runs are really putting a damper on my running style and overall love for running, and I have come to the realization that I want to get faster, in shorter distances, like how I used to run. I love running short distances, and I love running fast.
I need to keep my head up and remember that even though my runs are not great… I'm still getting them done. I'm actually pretty proud of myself and the training I've been doing lately, even with the mehtastic feeling I am having towards running. It might not be fun or pretty, but it's still happening and I'm not giving up.
So for now, I will contemplate buying this pillow…
It is what it is. Arkie is approaching. After Arkie new and exciting, different things are in my future. I'm struggling with running but it is what it is, and hopefully some good runs are on the horizon!


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Last week: The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance reported continued job diversification in Broward, announcing that Citrix is adding 200 information technology jobs at its Fort Lauderdale location. In August alone, the Alliance working with our cities, Broward County and the state announced the growth of additional companies, including healthcare business-services provider Parallon in Sunrise, Venezuelan pharmaceutical manufacturer Unipharma in Tamarac, and Peruvian agricultural company Camposol Holdings in Pompano Beach. We also see solid job growth in aviation-related manufacturing in Miramar. These projects are bringing millions of dollars in capital investment and hundreds of new high-paying jobs to our area, fostering economic sustainability.
Aug. 25
Last week: This week's big win for downtown Fort Lauderdale and the south bank of the New River is the city commission's approval for the Marina Lofts project. We have lacked a significant residential catalyst to support the growth of destination businesses in southwest Fort Lauderdale, connecting both sides of the river. Marina Lofts is the catalyst to bring a missing vibrancy to southwest Fort Lauderdale. It will also generate over $3 million of new ad valorem taxes into the city and Broward County while providing affordable rental units creating true live, work and play options for a thriving downtown.
Next week: Florida's environmental degradation must be an issue that we talk about and solve. Specifically, the Indian River Lagoon and Apalachicola Bay. Gov. Rick Scott brought the full power and influence of his office to bear by taking Georgia to court -- unfortunate when a government is forced to bring legal action against another government, but Georgia's irrational and blatant disregard for Florida's environment has caused the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to declare a fishery disaster for Florida's oystermen in the Bay. The governor also secured a commitment from the Army Corps of Engineers to reduce fresh water flows by over 50 percent from Lake Okeechobee into South Florida estuaries. These actions are a start, but long-term solutions need to be our priority.
Aug. 4
Last week: Florida lost a visionary leader in making our public schools regarded as the best in the nation with Tony Bennett's resignation. Education Commissioner Bennett had a singular focus and driving purpose preparing Florida's children for the 21st Century workplace. The results of Bennett's plan would have vanquished one of Florida's most challenging reputation misperceptions - mediocre public schools. To retain the best workforce talent we need good jobs and the best rated schools for our children. To attract high skill / high wage jobs to Florida we need to assure successful companies that we have the best workforce; these are unequivocally linked together. A fleeting political gain has cost our state one of the nation's most innovative education thought leaders, robbing Florida's children of progress toward a rigorous education for success in the 21st Century.
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Last week: The Fort Lauderdale City Commission's forward looking decision to proceed with the Wave streetcar will have major, positive impacts on economic growth in Greater Fort Lauderdale. The public investment in this transit amenity will spur significant private investment along the Wave's route; growing our local tax base. I predict it will diversify the ad valorem tax burden and ultimately lower taxes to existing individual businesses and residents in the downtown corridor.