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The Konica Hexar AF – The quietest camera in the world?
Camera Geekery /
by Bellamy /4 min read
The Konica Hexar AF has many talents, most of them hidden
Now, before people go and get their knickers in a twist, I do sell all of the cameras you see on this site, and that includes these fine Hexar's, just contact me and you can find out how to have them for your very own.
Right then, now that all of the niceties are out of the way, cast your eyes on some lovely camera porn showing the charms of Miss September, the Konica Hexar AF.
This is the Hexar Af, not the rangefinder, but the autofocus version. This camera was first released in 1993 and was sold throughout the nineties as a point and shoot camera, although I feel that is an unfair classification, as it is more of a rangefinder than a p&s.
This camera runs with a 35mm f2 lens, that is considered by some to be one of the best street point and shott lenses available, though I would beg to differ, that spot should really be reserved for the Ricoh GR1V or the GR21.
Though this camera is no slouch, the 35mm lens is very sharp indeed. Some have said that it was modelled from the Leica Summicron F2, but that is not actually the case. Still, it is a very fine lens, and not the sort of thing you would expect to find in a 'compact' camera.
Now for some details, this camera uses an infrared focusing system, which can also be switched to manual. The focus is snappy and fast, and so far through my tests it has shown to be accurate too. The meter is actually on the camera body, as opposed to TTL metering, so be careful not to put your finger over the meter.
The camera body itself is made from cast aluminium, and you can certainly see the influence of cameras like the Leica in the design. The grip is Hexar all of its own though and fits quite nicely in the hand.
Just begging for your sweet caress
But I hear you bleat "what about the silent mode"? Yes yes, I am getting to that, be patient. It is true, this camera does come with a 'silent' mode.
Now the Silent mode on this camera is what really sets it apart from the rest of the rabble. Officially the silent mode only came on some of the cameras, as there was talk of copyright infringement, but the mode is on all of the cameras, you just need to find it through the arcane menu system. When operated the Hexar is more than just quiet, it is barely noticeable, you many even think that you have not taken a shot, as the auto focus, shutter and film advance are all covered by the silent mode. If you have ever shot a Leica then you know how quiet cameras can be, but this thing even trumps them.
Resplendent in their finery
The Hexar was officially released in several models, the most common being the black and the silver versions. There was also a 'classic' silver version released, to commemorate 120 years of camera manufacture by Konica, this one is as rare as rocking horse poop, as only 2000 were made. If your silver one says 'classic' on the top, then keep it and let no-one have it.
There was also a gold Hexar released for the same occasion, though only 500 were made and it is highly unlikely that they were used. Again, this is a case of if you have it, keep it.
One production sample that found its way onto the market was the Rhodium finish, which has a slightly pinkish hue (you can see it in the pictures). This camera was sometimes called the Titanium in some markets, but that label is incorrect as Rhodium and Titanium are completely different metals.
Unofficially there were a couple of models that were 'released' (by that I mean they were samples that found their way out of the factory). The brown leather finish black model, that you can see in these pictures was never officially made available for retail, but some pieces were passed to retailers to gauge customer response. Also the Hexar Half Frame found its way out onto the market. There was an official Half Frame RF, but never an AF, or so it is said, but I have seen one here in Japan with my very own eyes.
Now after all of this there is a downpoint to this camera, and it is a rather glaring one if you ask me…It has a maximum shutter speed of 1/250th of a second! Oooer blimey, that is pretty restrictive, but different folks like different strokes, so I am sure it makes plenty of people happy.
So that is it….Oh wait, one more thing. A lot of people think that you can no longer get this camera serviced or repaired. That is not true, not true at all. You can still get it done in Japan by Konica themselves. If you have a Hexar that is buggered, then drop me a line and we can work out how to get it back to you all shiny and working.
There you go, the Hexar, the quietest and possible most un-compact compact camera ever made.
30 comments on "The Konica Hexar AF – The quietest camera in the world?"
I wish I could like the Hexar AF but I can't.
No cable release socket, AF is a bit buggy at night, Aperture mode is even buggier, manual focus is awkward and the top speed of 250 is annoying.
But if you can ignore all this, these is a nice camera indeed.
That is the whole point though isn't it, it may not suit you but for some it is gold.
Yea. I was saying that as a broad generalization of the camera. You can use it for anything really or you could even reverse it and use it against something. hehe
this cam is a true gem. brought me back to shot film (used to shoot medium format and lots of slr´s) and i simply love it. very fast & accurate af (and much more accurate af in low light then my nikon pro dslr). very quiet, suberb handling. that said:
if you know how to handle it, results are as superb as with my d700 + pro glass. recently used an (expired) 25 asa b&w film and was simply blown away by the rendering and own aura of the pictures.
i was so impressed that i bought another one on the net – a silver hexar classic 120 year´s. i knew that there were only 2000 made of them (and only 1000 sold outside Japan) and the more "surprised" i was when I received a brand new presenter box (even the covering foil over the silver plate of the box is still untouched!) with cam, flash, 2 leather bags, strap and an original konica film (expired 1995 ;-). all never used. ALL NEW! Man, sometimes life is good.
in a nutshell: you need to shoot this cam to discover the full potential of it. and once you played around with it for a while, it´s hard not to love it (in terms of handling, haptics and the output.
yes, it´s gold as bellamy says.
You can see how to mod your Hexar Silver to Silent Mode here: http://www.focomanual.org/index.php/topic,3247.msg22010.html
Hope this helps! :)
Best regards
Where did you pick up that brown leather? I would like some for myself…
The brown leather was a very special edition made by the factory as a sample for retailers. It was never actually meant to be sold but it somehow found its way onto the market and into my hands. I wish I could find another one.
Just ordered a used Titanium from B and H. Can't wait to get it!
Thanks for your site. I recently found it and you helped me in my buying process. I'll continue to keep up on the site, as I'm really enthralled by high quality P&S film cameras.
You know, you could have ordered it from me :)
True. I'm not done with film cams, though. I'll likely add to the collection, and will be sure to touch base!
I'm in Japan and I recently bought a C35 Konica, but the light meter's dead. Do you know any repair shop in Tokyo that can help me?
To be honest I don't think there is anywhere that can repair this in Tokyo.
does anyone know a address in Tokyo or Kyoto where I can repair my Hexar AF on short notice?
My hexar AF needs a new hot-shoe, shutter-button cleaning and my flash HX-14 needs also repair.
I'm the owner of a fine 'mint' hexar af, no i recently found a small spot of what i think to be fungus on the lens. Is it fixable and will it be worth the cost? Don't see noticable effect on my photography but still i don't want it to spread.
Thanks in advance
Hi there, unfortunately there is no way to repair this as Konica don't repair lens elements.
Many thanks
I bought my Hexar AF over ebay from Japan, very happy indeed with the picture quality of the lens. Its deff on a par with Leica M glass, the build quality is not the same as Leica though but hell, its as tough as I need it. I shoot my personal work on it, along with a Contax T2. It has a great feel but the draw back is there is no exposure read out in the view finder, they must have been cooking/smoking something when they designed that….
ps I enjoy this site immensely. Mb
Is this still true about being able to fix Konica Hexar?
I have one with (I think) unusual problem: the LSD display on top of camera is broken, it shows numbers only partially. Works perfectly otherwise, no erratic shutter problem (I had it and it was fixed).
Thank you.
I'm saving for one of these…..worth it for the lens alone!!
Is it still possible to get repairs? The film advance on my hexar doesn't work.
Many thanks
Sadly not any longer.
I recently found a hexar af in my grandparents basement. Brand new in the box, never used. I am very interested in shooting black and white and color with it. Do you have any film type recommendations?
I have the Silver, 120 Year anniversary edition with box. Do you have any advice on where to sell this within the UK?
The shutter button on my Hexar died. I had it cleaned and it lasted another 6 months, just, did it myself a couple of times and it was coming back to life for a day or so at most.
After a lot of research I found a chap who could replace the button. It wasn't cheap but it now works perfectly. If anyone else has this issue, and cleaning doesn't fix it, they are savable…
Hi Chris,
Can you kindly send me the contact info of your repair guy for the shutter replacement?
MIKE in US
Likewise I'd be interested in knowing the contact or replacement part(s) that can be used to service the shutter, as I suspect that will be the first thing to go once I've used this camera to its fullest extent.
On a semi-related note, does anyone know if the lens can be salvaged to an M-Mount?
Sadly there are no parts available for these any longer.
I do offer lens conversion to m mount for this lens. Check the services section. Thanks
Want to enable Silent Mode yourself, or in need of other cool tricks?
From the bottom of my article, you can switch right back to Japan Camera Hunter!
Where is a pretty entertaining episode of DigitalRev, where they compare a Leica M9 with a Hexar AF. It also shows the silent mode and a variety of odd things to the Hexar
Hello, I just bought a cheap Hexar AF, the problem is when you change the selector to M mode it switches off with the same sound it does when the selector goes to OFF.
Someone know how to fix or who can fix that?
Thank you.
I got my hands on one of these bad boys, but the battery is dead. Anyone know what charger it takes?


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Today we introduce you to the best reasons and facts why you should even leave the onions to sprout.
Sprouted garlic is then matured, believe it or not. Most people think it is bad, and then it should be thrown. This means that the plant has a stronger influence to be used than before.
This garlic is very rich in antioxidants, such as allyl disulfide, allicin and alliin. The survey was conducted by the Institute for Medical Research and showed that the mature and sprouting garlic is the perfect choice for treatment.
It is suitable for preventing fungal and viral diseases, because of large amounts of antioxidants. By eliminating symptoms such as stomach cramps and diarrhea, sprouting garlic even helps with food poisoning.
We all know that garlic is one of the healthiest foods on earth. Rich in minerals and nutrients, this plant helps with food poisoning and cold. It also inhibits the formation of free radicals that are the main reason for cancer.
You do not want to have cancer, just use sprouted onion, best row, but if you do not like that way, then with food.
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Friday, September 6, 2013
A NEW Design Team!!!
22 comments:
Nadia, firstly a huge congratulations, I love Donna's products also and your canvas tutorial is fabulous, TFS.ReplyDelete
congrats Nadia this is great news, congrats to you, thanks for sharing your tutorial, amazing results :)ReplyDelete
Wow! gorgeous!!! wonderfully!ReplyDelete
Oh congrats on your new DT, to be on something you love like that will be a pleasure for you I am sure, and it shows in your creating.. this canvas is stunning, loads of texture and layers and has a softness as well... beautiful.. have a lovely weekend!ReplyDelete
Huge congrats!!! Thanks for the tutorial! It came out so beautiful!!!!!xxReplyDelete
congrats girl your talent and style blows me away....how exciting to be apart of Donna's DT!!!! hugs,ReplyDelete
Peggy Lee
Congratulations on the DT! The canvas is beautiful! Thanks for the detailed instructions on creating the background. I'm going to try it myself.ReplyDelete
Congrats Nadia! I don't know how you manage to keep up with all your DT commitments and little ones! Kudos to you!ReplyDelete
Congratulations Nadia!! Looking at your photos, I know very well why I can't be a mixed media artist haha. That requires lots of patience and skill! Anyway this art piece is FABULOUS! So you! :)))ReplyDelete
Woohoot, you make a perfect addition to this design team! Huge congrats sweetie!ReplyDelete
Big congrats! And such a wonderful piece of art!ReplyDelete
Huge congrats, it a dream team, I agree with you, and you are so talented and so lucky, that I am not surprised)))ReplyDelete
wow so beautiful Art !!! love itReplyDelete
This is such WONDERFUL news SO HAPPY for you... & your Canvas is TRULY BEAUTIFUL!!!ReplyDelete
Congratulations Nadia :). This is a stunning project!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations Nadia looks like you're the perfect fit for the team. As aslways the canvas is gorgeous and thanks for sharing how you created it. Mixed media is so far from my reach so its great to know how you achieved it.ReplyDelete
Beautiful canvas and CONGRATS! You are perfect for the Donna Salazar DT!ReplyDelete
This is just gorgeous Nadia! Congrats on your new DT spot!ReplyDelete
Congrats it's well deserved. She's lucky to have you on the DT. :-)ReplyDelete
Congratulation Nadia ! I love..ed the canvas you have shared and Thanks a lot for sharing the steps to make an awesome bg !ReplyDelete
Congratulations, Nadia!! What an honor and awesome design team to be on!!!! Donna Salazar is amazing and so is your work. Congrats again!ReplyDelete
Congratulations Nadia! So happy for you!ReplyDelete
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Getting rid of workout myths
By Liz Montes
There is an endless array of workout myths that people have. Let's look at some of them and get rid of some of the misconceptions you may have about working out.
If you exercise you can eat whatever you want: Wrong. Just because you exercise it doesn't mean you can give yourself permission to eat whatever you want or worse yet "reward" yourself for working out. You'll never get ahead if you reward yourself after every workout.
I'm sore; I better not workout: Wrong. Well of course you're sore, and hopefully so. Weight resistance exercise causes micro tears of the muscle, that's what makes the muscles build again stronger than they were before. They are efficient and they adapt. Furthermore, it's a good idea to do light exercise when you are sore as it will help alleviate some of the soreness.
I have strong abdominal muscles because I do 100 + crunches every day: Wrong. Doing lots of crunches every day does not build a strong core or build a six-pack. Diet is what's important here… that is what will eliminate belly fat. Stick to a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables along with interval training.
Morning workouts are better than later in the day workouts: Wrong. Workout whenever it is best for you. Time of the day doesn't matter, if you just can't get up in the morning to work out, then find a better time. Your body rhythms may be better later in the day. Not everyone likes AM workouts.
Heavy weights will bulk me up: Wrong. Heavy weights will make you stronger. Unless, of course, you want to bulk up and you have the testosterone levels of an eighteen-year-old young man. If you don't have a weight resistance routine going on, get one. The more muscle mass you have the higher your metabolic rate will be, which means more fat burning going on in your workout routines.
Muscle turns into fat when I stop working out: Wrong. Your body doesn't automatically convert one to the other. You have to stop working out altogether and start eating more or eating the wrong foods to get fat. Your metabolism slows down when you stop exercising. So the efficiency of the body to burn fat slows down. It makes sense that you would start putting on weight if you've stopped exercising.
Working out once a week is fine: Wrong. Though some exercise is better than none, it is crucial to dedicate more time to exercise in order to achieve a fit and healthy lifestyle. Particularly if you lead a sedentary lifestyle, having a routine and discipline is the key to becoming and staying healthy. Two to three days a week is optimum for weight resistance exercise and two to six days a week is great for other types of exercise including, yoga, golf, swimming, walking, running, etc.
You'll burn more fat on an empty stomach: Wrong. Research indicates that you will burn the same amount of fat on an empty or full stomach. As a matter of fact, in order to complete your exercise program it is better to have some fuel in your body. You'll be able to work out longer and more efficiently. I know that when I'm hungry I have to eat. I can't work out or do much else if my stomach is growling. Eat something light before you work out and then again after. A good protein drink is always good.
Cardio is the best way to lose fat: Wrong again. Although any exercise, including walking, running and dancing, is excellent to help burn fat. Again, weight resistance is the key. The more muscle mass you have, the higher your metabolic rate, which means more fat burning. Cardio keeps our heart and lungs in tip-top shape, so you should include it in any workout program you currently have.


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Introducing your children to new experiences and seeing their delight and wonder is one of the joys of parenthood. From squelching your toes in mud to chasing after grasshoppers and butterflies on a summer day, these are the memories your children - and you - will cherish into their adulthood.
Being in the natural world brings excitement, life-enhancement and a chance to learn - when a child's interest is piqued by nature, they are open to discovering more. As Tim Gill, childhood play expert, explains so eloquently: "Climbing a tree – working out how to start, testing for strength, feeling how the breeze in your face also sways the branches underfoot, glimpsing the changing vista through the leaves, dreaming about being king or queen of the jungle, shouting to your friends below once you've got as high as you dare – is an immersive, 360-degree experience that virtual or indoor settings simply cannot compare with."
Yet our children are becoming increasingly sedentary, risk-averse and hemmed-in, with a knock-on effect on a whole generation's emotional, physical and mental resilience. It's been dubbed 'Nature Deficit Disorder'. A National Trust report, Natural Childhood, discovered that children spent so little time outdoors that one in three could not identify a magpie; half could not tell the difference between a bee and a wasp; yet nine out of 10 could recognise a Dalek.
We certainly don't want the wonders of nature exterminated from our children's lives, so let's get out and enjoy it together.
1 Rock poolsLucidio Studio, Inc. via Getty Images
2 Pond lifeFloresco Productions via Getty Images
3 Hunting for mini-beastsImage by J. Parsons via Getty Images
4 Creating a collectionDonald Iain Smith via Getty Images
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6 Growing their ownImage Source via Getty Images
7 Snail huntingdenise slark images via Getty Images
Looking for more inspiration to help you and your little one enjoy the great outdoors? Try these websites...
The National Trust's Children & Nature
The National Trust's 50 things to do before you're 11¾
How To Host A Fun Play Date For Your Autistic Child
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– Set of 2, Men and Women (both are same unisex fit) sweaters are included
– Wash inside out and dry on low heat & Unique artwork is on the back – Front is plain & Unique art is printed on back side – Front is plain
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Cute Otter Enjoying His Lettuce Will Make You Smile Today (VIDEO)
Please enjoy this video of an otter eating lettuce. This is just so cute!
Never seen an otter (or anything or anyone) enjoy lettuce like this little guy.
I love otters so much!
Press play to watch the video below.
you didn't need a video of an otter eating lettuce, but here you go pic.twitter.com/fFWQ651OKl
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Clay Pot Topiary
20 comments:
- Tina said...
These are stunners. I just love em!
- May 11, 2010 at 11:44 AM
- Jennifer said...
Never found a topiary I didn't like - love these! Jennifer
- May 11, 2010 at 12:03 PM
- Emily {Frilly Details} said...
Wow!!! Those look amazing! I love the stuff you added to the pot. I've never seen that before and may have to give it a try.
- May 11, 2010 at 12:12 PM
- Jill said...
This looks like so much fun! I can't wait to try it!
- May 11, 2010 at 12:19 PM
- DOEHLER DAYS said...
These turned out great! I really like them.
- May 11, 2010 at 12:19 PM
- Funky Junk Interiors said...
Way cool!! I need to get my hands on that texture making stuff... I just love how those pots turned out, nevermind the stunning greens! Wow!!
You gals are soooo creative it's painful. In a good way. :)
Thanks for linking up to the pot party!
- May 11, 2010 at 12:39 PM
- Andrea at Opulent Cottage said...
Your pots look great! Thanks for the tip about the Celluclay, I have never heard of it before.
Cheers, Andrea
- May 11, 2010 at 12:44 PM
- {All Thingz Related} said...
Wow! That looks great! Love it!
- May 11, 2010 at 1:24 PM
- Anita said...
The topiaries looks great! I had never heard of that stuff you used. But it gives the pots a great aged look. No Real Dealz, wonder if anyone else has them?
- May 11, 2010 at 3:32 PM
- ~ Regan said...
Hahaha, oh my goodness!! Great mind really do think alike! *wink, wink*!
Man, I like your boxwood balls, wish i could get some that cheap around here!! I will see if I could order some online!
Great job ladies!
- May 11, 2010 at 4:36 PM
- Suzanne said...
I love Real Deals. This is a fabulous idea!
- May 11, 2010 at 7:46 PM
- Nancy @ Live love laugh said...
I have to do this-messy fun! They look great! I don't think we have Real Dealz, but I will be on the search!
- May 11, 2010 at 8:35 PM
- Amaco said...
Another product that would work well is AMACO ClayCrete Instant Papier Mache, available at Dick Blick and most major craft stores, or visit www.amaco.com. Really like what you did here!
- May 12, 2010 at 6:48 AM
- shaleza said...
Sweet! Thanks for the tip about Celluclay.
- May 12, 2010 at 6:53 PM
- Tausha said...
ok-I don't want you to think that I am crazy or anything. But...I LOVE your blog-like puffy heart with glitter love! Your skills are amazing! I loved looking at all your past projects. I loved your egg crafts-my neighbors thought that I was weird for spray painting eggs as well. Your flowers that you did with the egg center were darling!! I don't suppose that you would shoot me an email and go into a little more detail on how you did them with the whole melting tips?
This pot project is darling! I went to lunch the other day with my friend Shelley from House of Smiths and she was going on and on about these!! So glad that I found you!
Ok-I have now wrote a novel-I will shut up now. I would love for you to come and visit sometime. I just spray painted some outdoor pillows-too fun!
PS-I also loved your wreath. I am thinking that is going on my weekend to do list! Thanks for all the inspiration-keep up the fantastic work!!!
- May 14, 2010 at 8:54 AM
- The Crows Nest said...
Perfect timing. We were just going nuts to find something affordable to spiff up the Patio & Garden display @ our shop. We'll be getting together to make up a bunch of these this weekend.
Life is good!
- May 14, 2010 at 10:37 AM
- Rene @ cottage and vine said...
These pots are gorgeous! Love!
- May 19, 2010 at 3:09 AM
- michaela said...
Ummmm... We don't have a Real Deals out here. Any chance I could send you some moolah and you you could mail a few of those lovely pre-made balls to me? ( I looked into making them myself with foam balls and fake boxwood and it is waaaay more than yours even with shipping!)
- October 15, 2010 at 12:57 PM
- Pudel-design said...
These pots look cute;)
Lovely greetings...
- November 17, 2010 at 11:53 AM
- Unknown said...
What the exact name of the brown spray paint that you used. You mentioned brown but they came out beige, which I truly love. I just would to make mine the exact color as yours when I begin mine.
Thanks so much. Janet
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Drug Testing in the Workplace And Your rights
What happens when one fine day at work you are asked to come for a drug test? Wouldn't that shock you and make you tensed and worried? What not can happen when you have to face such things in life!
This kind of a situation could happen to anyone anyway. It is all the latest rules coming up in the industrial scenario. But are we really required to take such a test in the big question?
Let us see what the rules and procedures regarding these go as. Many companies are now following this drug testing policy so that they can work in a safer workplace and guarantee safety to employees too.
What does the law say?
We had a cordial discussion with some lawyers and got to know some valid points like, you are eligible to take the test only if your contract for the job state about it and secondly the employer should have a proof of suspicion if that's reason for the drug test. Hence the ball stays in our court about what should be done.
Thus it is always better to find out from the company lawyers before confirming a drug test to the employees so that it can be validated when the employees do not cooperate for the test in any case.
And some lawyers say that everytime a test needs to be taken, the employee consent must be asked personally even though they will mention it all in the contract while getting appointed.
The privacy of the employee is the priority here.
What are the healthy ways to passing a drug test?
Knowing that you have a decent deadline up to the date of the test you can take the choice of getting healthy and passing the test with ease. This is achieved by the detox methods which are easy to follow and at the same time healthy. These drinks and pills allow the toxins to pass out of the body very effectively and quickly.
Hence the drug test should be considered in a very positive way so that employees get the complete benefit from it.


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Why You Should Know How to Talk to Handymen
Every relationship is based on communication. This is true for married couples, for friends. It's true for client and lawyer, and even homeowner and handyman. In fact, even if you work with the best handyman this side of the Atlantic – click here – it won't matter if you can't communicate properly. However, there are


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Just How Low Can the Mets Payroll Go?
The Daily News had a quick-hit story this morning about the Mets' arbitration dealings — Mike Pelfrey, Andres Torres, Manny Acosta, and Ramon Ramirez will all be around next year, if you were worried — but it was one line at the end that struck us.
Here 'tis: With their offseason moves likely completed, the Mets will see their payroll shrink from about $140 million on 2011 to about $90 million in 2012.
We knew the Mets were lowering their payroll with Oliver Perez, Carlos Beltran, and company off the books — obviously — but we guess we just didn't realize it was going that low. The Mets dropped $50 million from the payroll in one off-season. That is difficult to do. They dropped more than the whole payroll of Pittsburgh, Cleveland, San Diego, Tampa Bay, and Kansas City.
Of course, $90 million is still plenty high, even though the Mets haven't had a payroll that low since 2000. So can't they go lower? They sure can. Let's take a ride on the Cot's Baseball Contracts express, shall we?
After this year, they can buy out David Wright's contract for $1 million, or they can of course trade him. That's $14 million gone. R.A. Dickey is out after 2011, too; there's about $4 million more right there. Jon Rauch? $3.5 million. D.J. Carrasco, Ronny Cedeno, Scott Hairston, Manny Acosta: All a little more than $1 million, all free agents after this year. Slash, slash, slash! Replace them with minimum-salary, team-control guys, and you've got a savings of about $20 million next year.
But the real savings comes after 2013, when Johan Santana's $25.5 million — $25.5 million! — goes away (with a $5.5 million buyout). Cha-ching! The year after that, Jason Bay's $18.1 million (with a $3 million buyout) is done. And then it will all be cleared away. Just a couple years now, and the Mets will officially be completely picked to the bone. $50 million cuts aren't cool. You know what's cool? $80 million cuts.
Sandy Alderson will have to hang on one year later than that. He has no buyout clause. At this rate, we suspect he'll be pretty ready to go.
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Noel Brinkerhoff and David Wallechinsky
All Gov
November 14, 2011
Local law enforcement agencies in the U.S. have increasingly become more militaristic in tactics and look in response to the wars on drugs and terror.
Writing in The Atlantic, Arthur Rizer and Joseph Hartman note "a proliferation in incidents of excessive, military-style force by police S.W.A.T. teams" in recent years as a result of police departments relying more on "black-garbed, body-armored" specialists to carry out "routine domestic police work." Not that long ago, SWAT units only existed in large cities and were used only in high-risk situations, such as bank robberies as hostage takings. Now they can be found in places as small as Middleburg, Pennsylvania (population: 1,382).
To better deal with potential threats of terrorism, police forces have stocked up on military equipment, "adopted military training, and sought to inculcate a 'soldier's mentality' among their ranks."
Up until September 11, 2001, the average police officer might have had at his or her disposal a shotgun, maybe even a high-power rifle in addition to their service revolver. Today, it's become more common to see police armed with assault rifles and dressed in black full-battle uniforms while patrolling airports and other locations. In some cities police arsenals now include bazookas, machine guns and armored vehicles.
Rizer and Hartman do not condemn the use of improved technology to fight crime, but they do point out that the mindset of police is different from the mindset of soldiers. Law enforcement officers are on the streets "to protect and to serve," and they treat people they apprehend as "suspects." Soldiers, on the other hand, are trained to view people as either "enemies" or "non-enemies" and to "engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat."
Retired Seattle police chief Norman Stamper, writing at AlterNet, claims "there are more than 50,000 police paramilitary raids in the United States each year—more than 130 every day. Virtually all are for prosecution of drug warrants, the vast majority involving marijuana. Many jurisdictions use SWAT teams for execution of every search warrant for drugs."


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Designed for use from birth on up, the Lamaze Play and Grow Peacock has bright colors and multiple textures and sounds that are sure to stimulate and delight baby. Developed in conjunction with child development experts from Yale University, this "first friends" toy comes complete with a Lamaze link for easy attachment to strollers, carriers, and diaper bags, so it's a snap to take the Play and Grow Peacock with you on play dates, errands, or trips in the car.
Stimulates Baby's Vision and Auditory Skills
When babies are first born, they see in black and white. This is why the Play and Grow Peacock strikes a balance between bright, high contrast patterns that help stimulate baby's vision, and bold solid colors that give baby's eyes a place to rest. Sounds like crinkle, squeakers and jingles also help stimulate and develop baby's auditory skills. Finally, large, friendly eyes on the Play and Grow Peacock invite baby to focus and stare at a single object, which helps calm baby while supporting healthy eye development.
Child-Safe Design
Whether they're playing in the crib or preparing for a nap, your little one will enjoy hours of delight with the Play and Grow Peacock. Safe and easy for little hands to manipulate, it features a soft velour body that invites snuggling and playing. And the busy wings have different textures and interactive components--like the mirror, which allows for both independent and parent/baby peek-a-boo play--to keep baby engaged as he grows.
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The newly opened Superintendents Residence made for the most perfect location for Nikki & Ryan's autumn Centennial Park Wedding. I had known about the lovely residence for years, but not of the plans to make it available for weddings!
I dont know where to start where it comes to Nikki & Ryan. They are just two peas in a pod and had planned a wedding that combines all of the things that they love. Funnily enough, a lot of the things they enjoy are things that I love too. From food to music to food to travel to food and food, we have it all covered (did I say food?). Nikki gave so much thought to the styling and layout for the wedding and it shows throughout the photos. From the dress to the jewelry, flowers, menus, decorations even the wishing well terrarium that Ryan made, it all looked impeccable. Ryan who is a chef, and loves shooting film had a great connection with my style of photography and how I like to approach wedding days. I love to have a good time, be involved but blend in like a guest. Our meetings, engagement shoot and discussions before the wedding just felt like time spent with old friends, so by the time the day rolled around it felt like I was just documenting two of my friends celebrating a momentous day in their lives.
The weather really turned it on for mid March and I scouted some new locations within Centennial Park for the bridal photos. The light was perfect and bang on for what I wanted to capture. Just like the engagement session, these two are just so natural together. So we chatted the afternoon away and captured some beautiful photos before heading back to the party. Nikki & Ryan had been greatly looking forward to the food by Aria Catering … and I must say it amazeballs. The food was definitely one of the many highlights for both them and the guests, only trumped by the speeches and great stories told by all. I very much appreciate the friendship we have made and look forward to many catch ups and devouring of burgers alike in the future. Thank you for having us along to document your wedding day and making us feel so welcome.
Centennial Park Wedding
Location: Centennial Park
Ceremony: Superintendents Residence in Centennial Park
Reception: Superintendents Residence in Centennial Park
Food: Aria Catering
Celebrant: Laura Craddock
Florist: Helen from Lime Tree Bower
Cake: Cakes by Liz Symons
Makeup Artist: Dazzling Makeup by Kilyne
Hair: Miss Julie Makeup
Brides Dress: Pronovias Gown from Fashions by Farina
Bridesmaids Dresses: Hello Molly
Grooms Suit: Hugo Boss
Groomsmen Suits: Rembrandt
Music: DJ Xcentrik & Froyo
Photography Assistant: Naveid Ali


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Artist: JADE
Title: Fly On Strangewings
Format: LP
Label: Light Flash
Country: UK
Price: $30.00
|"One of the most popular folk rock bands of the UK in the early 70s. Folk duo Marianne Segal and Dave Waite toured the late 60s folk clubs with the likes of Sandy Denny, Bert Jansch, Dransfield, John Martyn and other luminairies of the folk circuit. In 1970 they recorded their sole album with the help of members of FLEUR DE LYS, SAM GOPAL, PENTANGLE, FOTHERINGAY, IVY LEAGUE etc. When released, it received rave reviews and comparisons to Fairport Convention and Sandy Denny. In 1971 they split up. Ranking among "Swaddling songs" by Mellow Candle and the Trees "On the shore" as one of the great underground albums of that era." - Light Flash.


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Citywide cleanup on tap for Saturday
Community leaders, the City of Plainview and volunteers are getting ready to clean this town up. And with some special resources to be made available to the public, the City of Plainview is hoping that every facet of the community joins in the First Annual City-Wide Cleanup Day slated for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25.
The City-Wide Cleanup Day is in cooperation with the Operation: Serve 2015 initiative which was organized by the First United Methodist Church. The Operation will feature volunteers working on various projects in the area, however, every citizen is encouraged to do their part in the city-wide effort to make Plainview beautiful.
To help to achieve this, the City of Plainview will provide large roll-off trash containers at various locations for dumping and encourages all citizens to take the opportunity to clean up their own property.
"This is a great opportunity for our citizens to take advantage of an easy way to dump big or unwanted items," said Plainview City Manager Jeffrey Snyder.
"We encourage all citizens to take time this week to gather unwanted items and take them to one of the various containers."
Locations include Broadway Park (101 S.E. First St.), Coronado School (2501 Joliet), Oasis Church (3400 Garland), First Assembly of God (1300 N. I-27), First United Methodist Church (1001 W. Seventh St.), Given Apartments (corner of Date and Givens) and Wayland Baptist University (Jimmy Dean Museum parking lot).
"The location of these dumpsters present residents an easy opportunity to dispose of items," said Snyder. "We have them placed around neighborhoods so that dumping is convenient and quick."
Organizers say items that will be allowed at the drop-offs include: furniture, small appliances, household items, trash and debris, tree limbs grass clippings, and electronics, however no batteries.
With the recent rains and hail, there are many tree limbs around town. City-Wide Cleanup Day is the perfect opportunity to dispose of all those tree limbs.
"Tree limbs are a big problem right now in Plainview," said Larry Hunter, code enforcement officer for the City of Plainview.
"Disposing of tree limbs and getting them out of our alleys is one of the priorities for Saturday."
Besides the various containers around town, the City Landfill (located at 1031 CR Y) will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents can dump items at the landfill by showing their water bill and non-residents and businesses are able to dump as well by paying the tonnage fees at the gate.
No commercial dumping will be allowed and drop-off sites will not accept flammable, corrosive, toxic, explosive or hazardous materials, oil, items containing Freon, batteries, roofing and fencing materials, liquids such as paint, air conditioners, large appliances and pesticide containers unless they are triple rinsed and holes punched in them.
Main organizers of the event include First United Methodist Church, Habitat for Humanity and the City of Plainview.
"We are excited to partner with various organizations," said Snyder. "We encourage all residents to take pride in their city by helping clean up their personal property or helping a neighbor to do the same."
For any questions regarding the City-Wide Clean-Up Day, contact Larry Hunter at email@example.com.


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k1x with Sierra LeonePosted by rod - 08.06.2011
DCAC SIERRA LEONE EDITION BY K1X from K1X on Vimeo.
I love it when I hear about a company or individual who designs something for a country in this case Sierra Leone that is under represented on CreativeRoots. The German basketball brand k1x launched the Sierra Leone DCAC limited edition pack, which comes in 22 different colourways limited to 15 pairs per style worldwide.
The materials used on the shoes are from Sierra Leone and are original African ankara fabrics. $25 – $25,- from the proceeds of each of these 330 unique sneakers will be transfered directly the Sierra di Lion Sharity Trust Fund, which supports the local youngsters. via afroklectic


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I'm sitting at my desk and my chair is gliding effortlessly over my brand new tiled floor! Larry's been working the past three days getting the floor done for me and its fantastic!
Here are some photos...
Day 1, he laid the cement board
Day 2, laying the first tile
the first row done
all in and drying
Day 3, grouting
Today, all dried and ready for me to roll around on.
It still needs one more polish that he is waiting to do as we speak and then he has to stretch the carpet back to position and tack it down. I thought about putting in a transition but I think we'll see how this works for awhile and if I need one later we'll add one.
The curtains are next and will be tackled next month when my mom comes to visit!
For now though I'm going to enjoy my smooth and slick floor!


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Montreal is a city of two languages. Unfortunately, Spanish is not one of them, and therein hangs A Silent Love, twisting with awkward pauses and precious little dialogue.
This is what comes of wife-rummaging on the Internet, a 21st-century throwback to the mail-order-bride plot device of old. Director Federico Hidalgo and wife Paulina Robles have concocted a nearly mute little screenplay that is more mimed than verbalized. In time, over time, it rises to tentatively bilingual. Ironically, their spare script has won two festival prizes; count this as reflected glory for the three leads who make the story felt.
Norman Green (No"l Burton) is a middle-aged Montreal college professor who treks to Mexico, flowers in hand, to propose to the much-younger Gladys (Amores Perros' Vanessa Bauche), whom he wooed with poetic e-mail. She says yes-provided her widowed mother (Susana Salazar) can come along, too. He agrees, and the website matchmaker throws up his hands in dismay, rescinding his "61% chance of success."
As if the situation weren't enough to tip the scales, the casting director has provided us with an elegant-looking mother-in-law who seems far more substantial and compelling than her daughter. She is also closer in age to the husband and generally more simpatico with him. Initially, he looks professorially disheveled and uninteresting, much like John Wood on a good day; then, she styles his hair after a Rod LaRoque picture she finds in a book and-voila!-turns him into William Holden. He, in turn, provides her a tropical plant for her room so she won't miss Mexico, but it keeps falling over. At the first shiver of the Canadian winter, she bolts back below the border, leaving the newlyweds to their stagnating marriage and the petty misunderstandings that spring up from the gap in ages.
It's not every man who comes to the conclusion that he loves his mother-in-law more than his own wife-enough to divorce the latter, marry the former and take it from the top again-but it's not unprecedented (one example: Republic's westerner, Rod Cameron). Hidalgo scales this obstacle with surprising grace and ease, thanks to a skillfully constructed script and his three emotionally engaging stars, particularly the luminous Salazar, who pulls the audience over to her corner early on and never lets go of them.
What's more, no words are wasted in the process. Ethnic and emotional barriers eliminate automatically the chitchat, the better to focus on a marriage going south. The title underscores the silence. And, too, the newbie husband teaches silent film, which permits Hidalgo a chance to sprinkle his film with some Keaton and von Stroheim here and there.
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Yesterday afternoon I mixed up a mother-milk supplement for the puppies to try and experience learning how to drink. This group took right to it. Later in the evening I added some rice baby cereal to it and that was lapped right up too! They are not too sure about being outside the box and tend to try to find a way back into it after their bellies are full. This will change as they become more comfortable with the extra freedom.
Sienna gives it a try:
She has to share it:
And then Pearl gets into it:
More of them realize what's going on:
Yum - this is pretty good stuff!
All cleaned up and huddled together with full bellies. The experience of being out of the box and getting wiped off with a wet cloth tired them out:
And here they are eating this morning:
Monday, November 15, 2010
First food experience
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Youda Farmer 2 Save the Village is a great Time Management casual game, sequel of the addictive Youda Farmer.
Stop the Big Boss and save the village!
After destroying almost everything on the farm, the Big Boss is out to execute his evil plans! Earn and invest your money wisely to stop this evil maniac from building more hideous parking garages on your beautiful land.
Rebuild the farm, collect wood and stone, and grow fantastic crops in Youda Farmer 2: Save the Village, a fantastic Time Management game.
System Requirements:
* OS: Windows XP/Vista
* CPU: 1.2 GHz
* DirectX: 9.0
* Hard Drive: 115 MB


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Thursday, August 4, 2011
Microcosmos Art Print
Last fall I did an illustration titled Weirdo, my reinterpretation of a 70's underground comic by R. Crumb. That piece never made it to paper as a screen print, so I thought it would be fun to re-work the character and turn it into more of a self portrait art print. The title, Microcosmos, was inspired by a french nature documentary I watched while sketching ideas for this piece. Filming the world of bugs at a micro view with no real narration, Microcosmos is beautiful, surreal and immersing. Of course, the idea of a smaller world within a larger snuck it's way in and I had a blast hiding tons of little details in this piece. Hopefully this will make it to paper soon!
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Getting older comes with its own set of challenges. For women, these challenges can be especially tough. Not only do most women in their 40s and older have to deal with anti-aging measures to keep their complexions youthful and radiant, they also have to deal with body issues and adjusting to a new wardrobe that is age appropriate. We all know the popular saying, "dress your age" but how do you go about it?
The most important thing to remember when it comes to fashion and age is to know yourself and be honest. Dressing your age doesn't mean you have to be stuffy and conservative, but it also doesn't mean that you should try to fit into the younger crowd, either. The good news is that designers all over the world are creating fashion pieces that are ideal for women in their 40s and beyond that still allow them to feel sexy and youthful.
It can take some time to find the right clothing items for your wardrobe, which is why you shouldn't rush. Take your time while shopping and exhaust all stores in your area until you find the one that carries styles that you feel comfortable in. Stop shopping in stores frequented by your daughter or granddaughter – chances are those styles will not suit you and above all else, you'll want to avoid dressing younger than your actual age. Instead, know what colors and styles look best on you as you are now – not when you were younger. What looked fabulous on you in your 20s and even 30s may no longer have that same effect now. Just knowing what colors flatter you can save you time during your shopping trips.
One way to get inspired is to look at celebrities within your age range. They are icons when it comes to aging gracefully, and you'll see that many of them don't hide behind large sweaters and long skirts. If you're not sure you can pull off a short skirt or dress, play it safe at first by purchasing a longer skirt or dress and then have it hemmed higher to a length that you feel good about. This saves you time and money instead of buying a super short skirt that you later regret. Keeping solid colors in your closet is also another way to build up a great age-appropriate wardrobe. If you do plan on adding patterns, make sure they serve as accents to flatter your body. For example, horizontal stripes (and pinstripes) are ideal for creating the illusion of height and can also make the body appear slimmer.
Make sure you have clothes that you feel good wearing – instead of trying to squeeze into jeans that are many sizes too small, go for a comfortable fit that still flatters your figure. When it comes to tops, avoid wearing oversized, drab sweaters. Instead, opt for fashionable blouses and tops in fresh colors that hug your body and won't lose its shape over time.
Even your shoes can help your wardrobe. Adding a little heel can make you feel sexy, graceful and finish the overall look of a great outfit. But don't get too carried away with the height of the heel – you still want to be able to walk in them without pain.


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Happy Constitution Day via TruKids
So when are coming back? While they may not celebrate the 4th of July here in Poland but they do celebrate Constitution Day, which is today! So like my growing up days in North Dakota celebrating at the lake or … Continue reading
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THE ENTERTAINING ISSUE - November December Issue 2018
Short Ribs Braised in Espresso and Chocolate
Sept/Oct 2009
From Cam Dobranski, Wine Bar Kensington. Mostly we don't think of short ribs as being sexy. These are some sexy short ribs. Mmmmmmm. Find these sexy ribs at Wine Bar Kensington.
4 lb. Spring Creek Ranch boneless short ribs (see Short Ribs Braised with Chinese Five Spice for where to find Spring Creek Ranch ribs)
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 large onions, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c. red wine (for a richer flavour, add more.
It won't hurt!)
5 peppercorns
1 sprig thyme
1 sprig rosemary
5 fresh bay leaves
8 c. veal or chicken stock
4 oz. dark Bernard Callebaut chocolate
2 shots espresso
Maldon salt
chopped scallions to garnish
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Trim the ribs of excess fat. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the ribs until browned on both sides. Season lightly with salt and pepper, remove and reserve. In the same pan, cook the onion, celery, carrot and garlic until caramelized. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, scraping up bits of browned meat from the bottom.
Put the ribs, vegetables, peppercorns and herbs into a large braising pot and cover with the stock. Cover the pot and braise the ribs in the oven for 4 to 5 hours, or until the ribs are very tender. Remove and cool a bit. Remove the ribs from the pot and strain the stock from the vegetables (toss the vegetables, or eat them). Put the stock back into the pot and reduce it by two-thirds.
When the stock has been reduced, add the chocolate and espresso. Adjust the chocolate and espresso to your taste. Season with salt and pepper and add a splash of cream to smooth the flavours. Cut the ribs into serving portions, place them on a tray, cover them with the sauce and place the tray in a 375°F. oven to heat up the ribs and thicken the sauce slightly.
Divide the ribs and sauce among 4 to 6 plates, sprinkle with Maldon salt and chopped scallions. Dobranski serves these with fingerling potatoes. Serves 4 to 6.
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Bakers Wifes Leg of Lamb
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Food cravings are something we all experience, yet some of us will be able to exercise better will-power than others when it comes to resisting or choosing to indulge.
Yet do any of us ever stop to think about why we might be having these food cravings – especially if they crop up just after having lunch or following a stressful experience?
Ultimately, our cravings are messages from within ourselves that are trying to tell us that our bodies are lacking in something important. Whether it is essential nutrients, a physical lift or extra sustenance to help your body through a time of stress, there are many different reasons why these annoying messages emerge.
Your body is craving nutrition
Pangs of hunger are a natural survival mechanism – reminding us that we need to eat to stay alive. As well as a lack of food, these pangs can also indicate a lack of specific nutrients that are essential for keeping the body functioning smoothly.
A craving for salty food could indicate a nutritional need for more minerals, whilst a craving for sugar is often a sign that the body needs energy. In many cases this can be due to stress, poor sleep, or too few carbohydrates in our diets, but often we mistake this craving for a need for sugar.
Your body is craving physical change
Craving an unhealthy snack at the same time everyday – usually between 3 and 4pm (snack o'clock) – can signal that you're tired from a full day at work and your brain and body needs to rest or move.
When this craving hits you, rather than reaching for the biscuit tin, consider closing your eyes for a few seconds to focus on how you really feel. If you're tired, can you pop outside to your car for a quick nap? If you're anxious or achy leave the office for a walk around the building or outside for some fresh air to perk up your body and mind.
Your body needs food to process deep emotions
Cravings that pop up when you are feeling emotionally vulnerable often lead to compulsive eating because doing so is easier than really feeling the message from your body. These cravings can occur when we are struck down by feelings such as grief, anger and frustration and are essentially physical manifestations of an emotional issue.
It is important to understand that these cravings are completely natural, and signal a need for comfort. Feed them in a way you are comfortable with and when it feels like a good time, address the underlying cause of the craving so that you can move forward.
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-Would you do it for charity, for a good cause, or as a promise? Why (not)?
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3.Disconnecting from music is one of the hardest part.
4.People were allowed to watch the news in case of an emergency.
5.Technology attachment can be compared to an addiction.
6.For Tasha Wallis of Morrisville, Vermont it was easy to do it during her vacations.
7.Someone claims to have spent his vacation in a cabin without TV or Internet but checked email in town.
8.One person thought about keeping the iPhone in a safe for 24 hours, but couldn't do it.


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I recently had the great fortune of listening to Srimad Bhagavatam. The stories started with Matsya, Kurma, Vamana and so on avatars of Lord Vishnu. But as soon as we reached Krishna avatar there was a vibration of love spread all across the hall. It is amazing how every time we talk of Bhuvanasundara… Read more »
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To address the growing need for skilled engineers and scientists in the challenging fields of Radar and Electronic Defence, the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Council of Science and Industrial Research (CSIR), in conjunction with international partners and industrial sponsors, have established a Masters Degree in Engineering. Hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, students studying towards this degree will focus on relevant theory, technologies and applications with both coursework and project components. The programme had its first intake of students in February 2011. Don't miss out on a wonderful opportunity to further your career!
Note: This programme is co-funded by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), the UCT and the CSIR.
Keep up to date with the Programme by means of the Announcements section and RSS feed.
We meet in the L6 Seminar Room, 6th Floor, George Menzies Building, UCT Upper Campus. Directions to Upper Campus buildings on the UCT web page.
Radar refers to all sensor systems that employ electromagnetic energy to sense the environment. Electronic Defence is the counter to this i.e. protecting sensors from unwanted interference by malicious agents. Radar and Electronic Defence embraces an extremely wide range of skills in all branches of engineering. This course sets you up to become a very systems-aware engineer, able to tackle any problem in modern electro-technology. You will see that the programme gives you a strong background in applied mathematics, signal processing, electromagnetics, information theory, and many more topics. Most importantly, you will be exposed to applications of these skills in a systems context, and this is a very useful skill in the commercial engineering world. Have a look at some of the radar research at UCT and the CSIR.
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We bring a wide range of expertise to this course through international experts.
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The American Truth Machine is a blog created by Josh Kaib and dedicated to cutting through the mainstream media spin. Too often the elite media distort the truth or cover up the facts in order to advance their liberal agenda. This blog is devoted to exposing the lies and revealing the truth.
Weekly features include "The KaibCast Week in Review," which is a great way for fans of the popular podcast to make sure they never miss a moment of KaibCast greatness, and "The Truth," which is a longer-form opinion post that is typically released over the weekend and designed to complement the op-eds you might read in the Sunday paper.
Frequent features include "Around the World in 80 Words," which allows Josh to share global stories that he might not have time to write about, and "Short Takes," which gives Josh a chance to briefly comment on stories that he isn't writing longer posts about.
Of course, Josh and the occasional guest blogger (okay, there are never any guest bloggers) post plenty of regular stuff on the blog, sometimes long soliloquies of smartness, other times short dispatches of displeasure.
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Tiwa Savages husband, Teebillz has taken out time to plead with his fellow men to desist and flee from domestic violence.
The manager turned hubby of MAVIN's first lady, Tiwa, admitted that indeed men can't stay without women, thus women should be duly respected. He also added that only cowards hit women.
'My Brothers! I know women can run their mouth and sometimes push us to the wall but no matter the circumstance, Lets learn to away. They will forever be our mothers, daughters, sisters and wives. The sincere truth is, we cannot do without them so we must love them enough not to be a COWARD. Say No To Abuse. Only Cowards Hit Women,' he pleaded.
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Yo tinkerbell - long time no see/speak (since early pf days!)
Well, sunday is last round of our club challenge @ EC so I dont want to jinx anything, and im leading my class lol
For those who are ummming and ahhhing about this event - dont think, just enter it.
Its a great social weekend and a fun weekend on racing on the best track on Oz!


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01.Jul.2017 at 13:00 by Jasper van der Hoeven (5 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Awesome talk. Great parallels between Bruce Lee quotes and software development.
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When Bruce Lee started his own martial art, he took all the best traits from the different flavours of Kung Fu and adapted it, to make his own unique version that suited him best. In this talk, I will draw parallels between software craftmanship and how Bruce Lee approached honing his skill. In the end, I will prove to you that Bruce Lee was, in fact, a software architect.
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01.Jul.2017 at 13:00 by Jasper van der Hoeven (5 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Awesome talk. Great parallels between Bruce Lee quotes and software development.
01.Jul.2017 at 13:30 by Sven Stolk (5 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Interesting comparison between Bruce Lee and our everyday development. Good presentation and the way of explaining it.
01.Jul.2017 at 15:33 by Youri Thielen (23 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Great talk, great content!
01.Jul.2017 at 22:16 by Erik de Bos (19 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Fun speaker with a well thought-out presentation to remind us all how important common sense is!
Best quote of the conference: "Does anybody else have a question about something I didn't talk about?"
02.Jul.2017 at 17:05 by Ramon de la Fuente (139 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Easily the best talk I saw at the conference. This talk has great material to reflect on, relating to (probably inspired by) Domain Driven Design. But even if you don't know or maybe don't support those ideas, you can still get some good value by watching this talk. And the bits of Bruce Lee history doesn't hurt either :-)
I did feel a little stupid because of the visible disappointment of the speaker when nobody recognised the pictures of Grace Hopper, Dennis Ritchie OR Edgar Dijkstra. I did recognise Columbo, but somehow that didn't make me feel any better.
03.Jul.2017 at 09:21 by Tom den Braber (16 comments) via Web2 LIVE
I liked the talk. The presentation felt a bit 'unstructured' here and there (or it might be because it was the second day of the conference and almost lunch time ;)). The approach of the talk was really cool, with a lot of Bruce Lee in it :)
03.Jul.2017 at 11:15 by Vladas Dirzys (15 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Great speaker. And really good content.
03.Jul.2017 at 11:31 by Ellen Boven (21 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Excellent talk, I like the approach the speaker took for this talk and it was very inspiring.
03.Jul.2017 at 11:43 by Erik Roelofs (6 comments) via Web2 LIVE
This talk was funny and uplifting, which is pretty much its own reward. Showing the image of the "find X" problem made me very sad about my choice of wardrobe, because I have that very image on a t-shirt and I decided not to wear it. It is great to hear other people re-iterate "take what works, discard the rest" because it's very true and very often forgotten in favor of blind adherence to ideas.
04.Jul.2017 at 10:16 by Marcos Loureiro (24 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Loved the fact of the initials made BRUCE!
Great talk
Interesting fact, anyone barely knows about important people for development (from history)
04.Jul.2017 at 11:08 by Jordy Moos (8 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Great talk!
07.Jul.2017 at 15:39 by Arnout Boks (70 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Humorous talk with an interesting vision, Delivery was spot on as well. The only points of criticism I can think of is that the content is not really novel (mostly agile principles in another light). The take-aways are more on an abstract rather than a practical level. In that sense, this talk might do really well as a keynote.


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I recently got sent a gorgeous dress from Yours clothing, for those of you who aren't really are aware of Yours clothing they are a company which specialize in fashionable plus size clothing from sizes 14-32 I have recently become a size 14 in some clothing and on some sites is a plus size on this occasion I am more than happy to be plus size as when I received my gorgeous dress it made me feel so confident and happy, the dress I am wearing in the pictures is a peter pan collar skater dress and you can get it here and it is £35 but for the material and how well it fits and makes me look I'd happily pay that! I am obsessed with anything with a peter pan collar I love the way it goes with the leather belt in the middle and tucks me in at all of the right places. I am a big fan of skater dresses as they thin me out and make me look curvy in all the good places! I hope you enjoy this post and the fact that my blog is now more diverse than beauty as I am aiming to make it a lot more fashion and lifestyle related. Without further ado enjoy the pictures!
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I haven't written a post about my love of the reStore yet, but I LOVE to shop there. I have picked up lots of cool things for our house. That could be a post in and of itself, but this is about my latest find. Recently, I stopped by to look for windows for a friend and found these instead….
They had just come in, were in the parking lot and being haled on.
We have a very long hallway that is begging for shelves so I had one of the guys measure them to see if they would even fit. They were measured at ten feet long by eight feet high. It is hard to tell, but there are two sets of lower, doored cabinets and two of shelves made of cherry. The price was right, if I took them that day, so I headed home to measure the hall.
This was the hallway before we bought the house, complete with painted paneling and carpet. The windows look out over a deck and the front yard and flood the room with natural light. The hallway leads to the boys rooms off of the kitchen.
Here it is from the other direction with the boys sceptically looking around. This is also about the time that they named our new home The Shack. The original plans have it labeled as the "Play Hall." Since the boys are a bit too old to play in the house much, the 25 x 8 foot space is currently used to store boxes housing items for the yet to be finished kitchen.
Shortly after moving in we drywalled the space, removed a door frame turned shelving unit, added wider door trim, evened out the ceiling lights, painted it up and added hardwood flooring. Unfortunately, I never took a picture of it empty but it is much improved.
But back to the shelves, they would definitely fit on the wall behind Marlin. So like the Beverly Hillbillies, we loaded up the truck (trailer) and off we went to pick them up. I will spare you the details of getting them up over the deck stairs, under the mini-arbor and through the sliders, in the dark and drizzle, all without ruining shelves or home. Nor re-live the dead arm, breaking back, panting parents, or silent girlfriend. At long last they were in and tahdah….
They WERE ten feet long and fit on that wall perfectly, BUT can you see that the shelves are very close to the ceiling height BEFORE being put on top of the lower cabinets? Kirk got out the measuring tape and sure enough (though I fought him on it mightily) we have at least an extra foot. In layman's terms, they are way too tall. I am not popular around here because they had to remain in the hall to prevent being ruined by the first winter to ever transcend upon Santa Barbara.
It doesn't look so bad from this angle, until you take into account Marlin's bedroom and the boys bathroom lie at the opposite end of the hall. Did I mention I am VERY UNPOPULAR around here?!!? All is not lost however, the carpenter is coming Saturday to take off a foot or so, fit them together, add back the base and crown molding and hopefully restore my reputation. If not I may be banned from the reStore for life. Stay tuned…and wish me luck.


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2016 Royal Enfield Himalayan Revealed
Indian manufacturer Royal Enfield revealed its much-awaited adventure bike, the Himalayan. Powered by a new 411cc Single, the Himalayan was designed to be a lightweight, uncomplicated motorcycle that can go anywhere, including the rugged terrain of its namesake.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Trademarked
In fact, the company's chief executive Siddhartha Lal proved it for himself, taking some friends and colleagues on some prototypes for a week of riding in the Himalayas last summer. Last month, Lal took a production-ready model on another long trip, riding 500 miles from Goa to Bangalore, mostly on back roads and off-road trails. How's that for a hands-on CEO?
"Himalayan is the culmination of Royal Enfield's 60 years of enduring history in its spiritual home – the Himalayas," says Lal. "Our single biggest insight in all these years of riding has been that the best motorcycle for the Himalayas is not one that tries to dominate its landscape, but one that is able to go with its flow. Large adventure tourers that currently define this category do not fare well in the Himalayas as they are very heavy, extremely complicated, intimidating and not really designed for this environment. With its purpose-built ground-up design, the Himalayan is a simple and capable go-anywhere motorcycle that will redefine adventure touring in India."
Pierre Terblanche and the Royal Enfield Himalayan
The Himalayan is a complete departure from the rest of Royal Enfield's retro-styled standards and cruisers. Every part of the Himalayan is new, including the air- and oil-cooled LS410 engine which boasts an overhead-cam design and a counterbalancer – both firsts for Royal Enfield. With a long 86mm stroke to its 78mm bore, the engine is designed to offer strong torque and usable power at low revs. Royal Enfield claims a maximum output of 23.6 lb-ft. at 4000 rpm while power peaks at 24.2 hp at 6500 rpm.
The engine is mounted to a duplex split cradle frame developed by Harris Performance, a British firm acquired by Royal Enfield last May. The 21-inch wire-spoke front wheel is suspended by a 41mm telescopic fork offering 7.9 in. of travel. At the rear, the Himalayan uses a monoshock suspension – a first for a Royal Enfield – offering 7.1 in. of travel. Braking duties are handled by a two-piston caliper with a 300mm disc up front and a single-piston caliper with 240mm disc at the rear.
Visually, the Himalayan is rather spartan, with a focus on function over form. Rear luggage mounts can hold either hard or soft panniers while mounting points up front are designed to carry jerry cans, in case you'd like to extend Himalayan's claimed 280-mile range. The flat seat is 31.5 inches from the ground – fairly low, for adventure bike standards – and the positioning of the footpegs and handlebars allow for an upright riding posture that can easily transition to a standing position for off-road riding.
The 2016 Royal Enfield Himalayan will be offered in two colors, Granite and Snow. At the moment, Royal Enfield has only confirmed it will be sold in India, but we're hoping to see it come stateside.
|2016 Royal Enfield Himalayan Specifications
|Engine Type
|Air-cooled, SOHC Single
|78 x 86 mm
|Compression Ratio
|Maximum Power (claimed)
|24.2 @ 6500 rpm
|Maximum Torque
|23.6 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
|Fuel system
|Carburettor with throttle position sensor
|Final drive
|O ring chain
|Wet, multi-plate
|5-speed constant mesh
|Half-duplex split cradle frame
|Front Wheel
|21-inch wire-spoke
|Rear Wheel
|17-inch wire spoke
|Front Tire
|Rear Tire
|Front Suspension
|Telescopic 41mm fork; 200mm travel
|Rear Suspension
|Monoshock with linkage; 180mm travel
|Front Brake
|Single 300mm disc; two-piston floating caliper
|Rear Brake
|Single 240mm disc, single-piston floating caliper
|2190 mm
|840 mm
|Height Without Mirrors
|1360 mm
|Seat Height
|800 mm
|1465 mm
|Kerb Weight
|401 lbs
|Fuel Tank Capacity
|4.0 gallons
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LOL, thats Kgs not pounds.
I have been eating regular healthy meals 4 times a day and doing 45 mins of cardio exercise every morning. I will drop a lot of fluid weight in the next 3 weeks as the bulk of the weight I have gained is fluid retention.
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February may feel like the darkest days of winter, especially this year, but it actually marks the unofficial start of the spring housing season. The weekend after the Super Bowl, home builders often kick off this busiest buying season with Presidents Day sales. Despite the frigid temperatures gripping much of the nation, the mercury on home prices has been rising—and that's where all eyes will be focused.
Two reports released this week showed big price gains in November from a year ago. The S&P/Case-Shiller index, which uses a three-month running average, showed prices up 13.7 percent from November 2012 in the nation's 20 largest housing markets.


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Patrice Bergeron making a case for being best defensive forward ever
Respected by veterans, adored by young players, worshipped by nerds, Patrice Bergeron might be the best defensive forward in NHL history. Imagine taking the ice with two linemates. One is the guy you play with every day, your longtime friend, someone
Clinical Practice of Forensic Neuropsychology
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Written by a foremost expert in the field, this hands-on, evidence-based guide describes how to conduct a comprehensive forensic neuropsychological evaluation and provide expert testimony. All steps are covered--from selecting, scoring, and interpreting tests to writing reports and responding to cross-examination--with special attention to assessing noncredible performance. The book identifies seven common flaws of forensic neuropsychological reports and shows how to avoid them. Excerpts from testimony transcripts illustrate ways neuropsychologists can protect their reports from attack. Also featured are case illustrations and a sample report.
The signing of Alexander Radulov caught many Habs fans off guard. The offensively-minded, electric Radulov of years past was a joy to watch when his game was on, and midsummer reports this past offseason indicated his off-ice issues had subsided. Three games into the season, Radulov appears to be the player Bergevin has been looking for at bargain bin rates in years past. Briere, Vanek, Semin, Parenteau - every one was brought in by Marc Bergevin to supplement an inconsistent offense. With the exception of Parenteau, every one failed. Radulov appears - at least at these early stages - to be different. That difference lies in the game that Radulov plays away from the puck, a strong 200-foot game that pressures the opposition and commands possession of the puck. One goal and an even rating through three games belies a 54. 1% CF - good for first on the team. But had you played a word-association game with Montreal fans in the summer, the name Radulov might have brought forth a number of lukewarm responses - no doubt among them "risky," "selfish" and "enigmatic. And while many expected the sorely stereotyped "enigmatic" player from overseas, Radulov appears to wear his game on his sleeve. Instead of echoing the failed experiment of those before him, Radulov's strength and vision have recalled a European superstar of a different ilk - more Petr Forsberg than Alex Semin. In the third period of Tuesday's game against the Penguins , Radulov held his stick with one hand while a defender put pressure on him from behind. The winger's immense strength was on display as he protected the puck and moved it to a teammate, a small play in a game that had Montreal holding a commanding lead. The indications are that Radulov left KHL money on the table to become a Canadien, and to this point, his play has been inspired. Radulov's intensity on the ice has been apparent. In his post-game interview with Sportsnet's Kyle Bukauskus, a game-weary Radulov looked like he might have just finished a UFC match. This Radulov is not purely a skilled scorer. he's a power forward capable just as capable as running through an opponent as dangling around one. Montreal wanted a Radulov, and Radulov wanted Montreal.
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