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Microsoft isn't finished improving the Surface tablet.
This week, the company will release an advanced version of its first tablet called the Surface Pro that's essentially a full-fledged Windows 8 computer crammed into a tablet form factor.
There's an important distinction to be made here: The Surface Pro isn't an iPad or Android tablet competitor like last year's Surface RT. If anything, the Surface Pro is an alternative to thin and light laptops like the MacBook Air and the slew of other Windows-powered Ultrabooks. The cheapest Surface Pro model costs $899, which is in line with many other laptops.
But the Surface Pro is a brand new product category: a funky not-quite-tablet-not-quite-laptop laptop alternative.
So does it work? Keep reading for the full review.
Click here for photos of the Surface Pro >
Click here for an interview with Tami Reller, the CMO and CFO of Windows, about the future of Windows 8 >
What Is The Surface Pro?
The Surface Pro is just like the first Surface except it's thicker, heavier, costs at least $400 more, and has about half the battery life. It looks like a tablet, but you can snap on an optional (but essential) keyboard cover that turns the Surface Pro into a pseudo-laptop.
So why would anyone buy that?
Unlike the Surface RT, the Surface Pro is powered by an Intel chip (like a lot of regular Windows laptops) and can run older Windows 7 apps. That means if you're still using the old version of Microsoft Office or any other program, you'll be able to run them on the Surface Pro without a problem. There's even a "Desktop" mode that lets you work in a classic Windows 7-like environment instead of Windows 8's touch-friendly tile Start menu.
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But that's a small added value for a laptop replacement that doesn't do a great job at replacing your laptop.
You can't rest the Surface Pro comfortably on your lap without it flopping around. You can 't adjust the angle of the screen when it's propped on a table with the built in kickstand. You need to spend at least another $100 to get the full laptop-like experience with one of the special keyboard covers. At 10 inches, the screen feels a bit small for traditional desktop computing. The cheapest model only has 23 GB of free storage, so you'll have to buy a separate memory card because you'll definitely need more than that.
And so on.
That's the biggest problem with the Surface Pro. Between the pricing and the form factor, it feels like the Pro would only appeal to a limited number of people.
Using It
The Surface Pro runs on Windows 8 Pro, Microsoft's top-of-the line PC operating system. Windows 8 was designed to run primarily on touchscreen devices like the Surface tablets, so it does take a lot of noodling around to get used to how everything works.
I've been using Windows 8 off and on since it launched last fall, and I've only just now figured out all the nuances and tricks of the new OS. There's a steep learning curve with Windows 8, but I was flying once I got the hang of it. Windows 8 really is a fun platform to use, and it's a refreshing take on the stuffy old desktop.
But when you have a tablet-friendly operating system like Windows 8, you need tablet-friendly apps to go with it. Unfortunately, Windows 8 can't offer that.
Microsoft wouldn't tell me how many Windows 8 apps are available now, but the number doesn't matter. What matters is I couldn't find many of the apps I wanted. Most notably, there still aren't apps for Twitter and Facebook, which forces you to use those services in a browser. That doesn't work very well if you're using the Surface Pro in tablet mode.
Yes, the Surface Pro can still run all the older Windows apps in the classic Desktop mode, but they don't look so great on a tiny screen. For example, the text in TweetDeck is too tiny to read. I had the same experience with most of the other legacy Windows 7 apps I tried in desktop mode, with the exception of Microsoft Office.
In short, it's just awkward to work in an old-school computing environment on a modern device. It's more like working on a netbook or one of those old pre-iPad Windows tablets that never took off.
The Hardware
The Surface Pro has some impressive hardware specs for such a unique form factor. It can go toe-to-toe with any other thin and light laptop. You won't have to worry about performance. In fact, it outperformed my 13-inch MacBook Air in many respects.
The Surface Pro boots up/shuts down a lot faster than my Air, and it wakes up from sleep mode before I can get to "two Mississippi." In that respect, it felt more like using a traditional tablet than a regular laptop. Very nice.
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On the other hand, the Surface Pro suffers from some of the same problems as other Intel-powered machines. Battery life is pretty bad, for example; I was only able to use my review unit for about four hours on each charge.
The Surface Pro also comes with a stylus for doodling and taking notes on the screen, but I found no use for it. There aren't many good apps for Windows 8 that take advantage of a stylus, but I did test it out using Microsoft Office's One Note program. (I also like that you can delete items by using the "eraser" at the bottom of the stylus). I doubt many Surface Pro owners will find a use for the stylus though.
Microsoft created a very strange product category with the Surface Pro, one that will likely only appeal to a slim number of people who want to try a funky form factor but still work in a classic desktop environment when they need to.
My experience with the Surface Pro was nearly identical to the one I had with the Surface RT, which makes it tough to recommend a pricier and heavier device with bad battery life. If the Surface intrigues you, check out the RT model first.
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Source sounds: human voice, hand claps, brass ash tray, piano, wind ensemble.karlhenning wrote:Just a bit of (sonic) fun:
(Do not be put off by the lurid title; the piece is rated G.)
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Source sounds: human voice, hand claps, brass ash tray, piano, wind ensemble.karlhenning wrote:Just a bit of (sonic) fun:
Kammerwerke have changed their schedule, to the advantage of our Young Lady ... I am going to conduct the première on Friday, 18 November.karlhenning wrote:Also: this week saw the completion of the double wind quintet piece for Kammerwerke:
And so it is, indeed:karlhenning wrote:Olivia Kieffer has directed her doughty percussion ensemble at Reinhardt University in a couple of my pieces; and I have promised her a piece for solo percussionist and fixed media. One layer of the fixed media is, the composer reading a passage from fiction by Leo Schulte of Columbus, Ohio. So . . . I think the fixed media component may be done.
Perhaps no one here noticed, but there was a glitch, and no podcast was available of the 28 November show.karlhenning wrote:I had a blast; and I have been invited back (date t/b/a). For at least a short time, the show will be available as a podcast on the station website.
I have at last resumed work on the second movement, and may finish it tomorrow.karlhenning wrote:Oh, and the first movement of the symphony is done. (Has been, for a couple of weeks, actually.)
Although I did not report so in anything like a timely fashion, the third movement is done, as well, and the fourth about half-finished at press time.karlhenning wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:22 amAnd the second movement of the Op.136 Clarinet Sonata is done.
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Cricinfo recently published an editorial on Pakistan's captaincy conundrum, specifically whether the captain should be Inzamam-ul-Haq or Younis Khan.
Captaincy to Inzamam
~ served Pakistan well thus far and is likely to depart after the World Cup anyways
~ has expressed his refusal to play without captaincy
~ his place in the one-day side is more certain that Younis'
Captaincy to Younis
~ age and energy on his side ... fitness isn't an issue for him as it is for Inzamam
~ has evolved as a batsman in recent times and taken greater responsibility
~ perhaps doesn't have the aura of Inzamam but is a popular captain
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Yes, it looks like for essentially the first time since the advent of the Wild Card, Major League Baseball has an actual pennant race on its hands.
The New York Mets have been in free fall for the past several weeks, while the Phillies are streaking towards the postseason. These two teams are tied, heading into the final game of the season.
What makes this season different from years past is that the team that does not win the NL East may not make it to the playoffs at all. As it stands now, the Mets and Phillies are tied atop the NL East with records of 88-73. However, San Diego sits atop the Wild Card race with a record of 89-72. The Mets and Phillies are tied with Colorado in 2nd place in the Wild Card race.
In recent years, any potential pennant race has been short circuited by the fact that the loser of that race invariably ended up with the Wild Card. That takes all the suspense, import, and drama out of the chase. That's one of the main drawbacks of the Wild Card system and it's nice to see that that isn't actually the case this season.
Tomorrow should be fun, so take the time to enjoy an event from seasons gone by.... a pennant race.
A running discussion on the Cincinnati Reds and everything else in the baseball universe.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
An Actual Penant Race???
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Egads, a pennant race! And the Phillies took it. I can't believe they're in the playoffs with that pitching staff, but congrats to them.ReplyDelete
Still, this pennant race pales in comparison to the Last Great Race in 93 between the Giants and Braves. 103 wins and you don't get in? Giants fans are still sore over that one.
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Hawaii: Cruise and Sheraton *
Hawaii: Cruise with Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
11 Day Tour from Honolulu to Honolulu
*Prices based on double room occupancy. Air fare is additional.
2016 Vacation Details
Please note the below vacation overview, map, day-by-day itinerary, highlights, meals, accommodation information and optional excursions are from 2016 and are subject to change. 2017 vacation details and information will be available in the Fall.
Sail through the breathtaking scenery of the Hawaiian Islands on this magical vacation. The highlight of this Hawaii cruise tour is a 7-night cruise around the Hawaiian Islands aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America. On this Hawaii cruise, you'll have the opportunity to participate in many activities, or you can do absolutely nothing at all!
Maui, one of the stops on this cruise, has been voted the best island in the world, and you'll have a chance to experience its breathtaking scenery, wonderful beaches, cascading waterfalls, and charming Hawaiian towns. The Big Island of Hawaii offers black-sand beaches, curious lava formations, the world's most continuously active volcano, fields of coffee and macadamia nuts, and more. Visit both Hilo and Kona on the Big Island. Kauai, Hawaii's oldest island, offers cascading waterfalls, golden beaches, tropical rainforest, and more.
On this Hawaii cruise tour, you'll have a chance to visit and experience these islands plus enjoy three nights in Honolulu in a partial ocean view room at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. We also include a sightseeing tour on Oahu featuring Pearl Harbor's famous Battleship Row, home of the USS Arizona, which commemorates the crewman who lost their lives in the historic Pearl Harbor attack. So grab your camera, pack your swimsuit, and be prepared to relax, renew your spirit, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere in paradise!
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Day 1Arrive in Honolulu, Hawaii
Upon arrival, you are greeted in the traditional Polynesian way—with a warm aloha and a LEI of fresh flowers. Transfer to your hotel in Waikiki. The remainder of your day is at leisure.
Day 2Honolulu. Excursion to Pearl Harbor
Begin with a tour of PEARL HARBOR'S famous Battleship Row. Listen to a narration of the dramatic air attack of December 7, 1941, and visit the USS Arizona and the impressive MEMORIAL dedicated to the 1,102 men still entombed. You will also have an opportunity to visit the MUSEUM, an excellent way to learn about Pearl Harbor Day, the Japanese strategy and military craft, and the individuals involved in the attack. Then, on to Punchbowl National Cemetery with its beautiful views of Honolulu. Other sightseeing includes Chinatown, the Hawaii State Capitol, royal `Iolani Palace, and the statue of Kamehameha the Great. Tonight is an included dinner at your hotel.
Day 3Honolulu
Today is all about independence. You're free to relax, swim, enjoy water sports, or laze on the beach. Take the optional excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Center for authentic island arts, crafts, history, music, a dinner buffet, and a spectacular Polynesian show with more than 100 performers. This evening there's an optional sunset cruise with dinner, Hawaiian cocktails, and splendid views of the glittering Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head. Your local host will have recommendations for the best places to shop and dine.
Day 4Honolulu (Embarkation)
Your day is free before boarding your cruise ship, the Pride of America. Bid farewell to your local host. Once on board, there's time to explore your home for the next seven nights. During your cruise adventure, you will have the freedom to choose from the many amenities on board. Anchors aweigh! Ship departs at 7 pm.
Day 5Maui
Good morning–welcome to Kahului, Maui. The "Valley Island" has been voted the best island in the world. This tropical paradise has it all: hundreds of spectacular beaches, cascading waterfalls, flourishing jungles bursting with color and birdsong, dramatic volcanic craters, and charming Hawaiian towns. You'll agree that there's nothing on Earth quite like it. The next two days are free for you to enjoy at your leisure. Join one of the many excursions available, including a scenic journey through upcountry Maui to the top of the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala, or a visit to the Maui Tropical Plantation and `Iao Valley. Arrive at 8 am and overnight in Maui.
Day 6Maui
Another day in paradise offers you the flexibility to enjoy one of the many beaches that surround Maui. For early risers, consider an excursion to view Haleakala Crater at sunrise. This adventure takes you to the top of the Haleakala volcano, the "House of the Sun," rising more than 10,000 feet above sea level. Marvel at the crater's eerie, lunar-like landscape of cinder cones and ancient lava formations. The view is absolutely amazing. Depart for the "Big Island" at 6 pm.
Day 7Hilo
Larger than Hawaii's other main islands combined, the Big Island of Hawaii is spectacularly diverse in both landscapes and activities. Pristine beaches, curious lava formations, the Earth's tallest sea mountain, and the world's most continuously active volcano all make this island a completely unique adventure. The entire day is open to independent activities. You will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of shore excursions, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Rainbow Falls. Experience the 80-foot falls that cascade into a circular pool in the Wailuku River—as they hit the water below, rainbows often appear in the mist. Then, experience the fascinating drive along the 11-mile Crater Rim to enjoy a unique view of this volcanic landscape. Arrive in Hilo at 8 am and depart for Kona at 6 pm.
Day 8Kona
You'll enjoy a morning arrival in Kona. Choose a helicopter ride for a bird's-eye view of Kilauea Volcano's active areas, ranging from surface flows to skylights to bubbling lava. After a brief return to Hilo's airport, take to the skies again for an exploration of Hawaii's lush rainforest and Hamakua coastline. For those who prefer to stay a little more grounded, discover the historic city of Kona along Hawaii's beautiful sun-drenched Gold Coast. Your route will take you past ancient temples, fields of coffee and macadamia nuts, and breathtaking coastal scenery. Arrive in Kona at 7 am and depart for Kauai at 5:30 pm.
Day 9Kauai
The "Garden Isle" of Kauai has a lush, rural feel and a laid-back lifestyle all its own. After all, it is Hawaii's oldest island and, as first-born, has a legacy of paradise to uphold. A trip around Kauai is a feast of tropical forest, cascading waterfalls, golden-sand beaches, swaying palms, majestic mountains, and almost-daily rainbows. A full day of activity awaits your participation. You may choose an excursion to enjoy the dramatic natural attraction of 2,857-foot-deep Waimea Canyon and a ride up the Wailua River to the famed Fern Grotto. Arrive at 10 am and overnight in Kauai.
Day 10Kauai
Today is the perfect day to relax and enjoy the sandy beaches of Kauai or to shop for souvenirs before departing for Honolulu at 2 pm.
Day 11Honolulu (Disembarkation)
Arrive in Honolulu at 7 am. Disembarkation usually begins two hours after docking. The trip ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Honolulu International Airport. Please schedule flights after Noon.
Vacation Highlights
Traditional lei greeting; guided sightseeing; visit Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial & Museum; local host service
Cruise independently aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America
- Cruise itinerary and times are provided by Norwegian Cruise Line and are up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.
Breakfast daily, 6 lunches, 8 dinners
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
This hotel graces a former royal estate and is located just steps away from Waikiki Beach, entertainment, and world-class shopping. The hotel features access to Waikiki Beach, a swimming pool, three restaurants, and 1,150 comfortable rooms.
Pricing is based on a partial oceanview room.
Cruise pricing is based on inside cabin, category ID, IC or IA; upgrade to an outside cabin category OA from $107 to $555 or a verandah cabin category BC from $416 to $935.
Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees of $385 to $388, depending on date, are not included in cruise price.
Prices based on double room occupancy. Air fare is additional.
Single Room Supplement:
From $1,695 depending on date and cabin category.
Triple room availability and pricing are available upon request.
Extra Nights per person in Honolulu (partial oceanview room):
in single room $240; in twin room $140; in triple room $135
2017 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2016.
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- The following charges are not included in the land vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; Intra-vacation air unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $11.20 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $4.00 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government-imposed added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas (except on Cuba programs) and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Globus Group Leader in Cuba, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature.
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Dr. Martin Lehl – Born for Industrie 4.0
Perfection – in every turn and every move. That's what Martin Lehl has been aiming for all his life. He's not easily satisfied – he wants perfection in every aspect. Yes, in every single one of them.
Just the right man at KUKA to perfect our clients' production flows and process operations. That's the core of KUKA's decades of know how. KUKA uses the benefits of Big Data to further deepen its all-embracing knowledge in order to create added value for clients.


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Radiation and life
Astronauts and cosmonauts who visit the International Space Station (ISS) orbit the Earth at an altitude of around 400 km and so are not protected by the Earth's atmosphere. In fact, at one point in its orbit around the Earth, just off the eastern coast of South America, the ISS passes through the tip of the inner Van Allen Belt.
At this point, the radiation levels around the ISS increase by a factor of about 30. In just one week on the ISS, astronauts are exposed to the equivalent of one year's exposure on the ground.
Since the Apollo Moon missions in the 1960s and 1970s, astronauts have reported curious 'flashes of light' even when they have their eyes closed. It is thought that this is caused by cosmic rays passing through the eye and either producing a flash of light in the eye or triggering a nerve response in the retina. This effect is now the subject of an experiment – ALTEA – involving ESA astronauts on board the ISS.
What is ALTEA?
The ALTEA (Anomalous Long-Term Effects in Astronauts Central Nervous System) experiment was designed by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) in collaboration with a science team led by Professor L. Narici of Tor Vergata University, Rome. The experiment was performed by Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang, during his Celsius Mission on board the ISS in December 2006.
What does it do?
Part of the ALTEA experiment consists of a helmet for astronauts containing six particle detectors that can map the cosmic rays that pass through the astronaut's head. When an astronaut sees a flash he or she presses a button and the equipment takes an Electroencephalogram (EEG) that records the astronaut's brain activity, any cosmic rays passing through the astronaut's brain or eyes, and information about the particle's path, energy and type, i.e. proton, heavy ion, etc.
What does ALTEA mean for us?
We still do not know if seeing a flash means that cells in the retina or even the brain are being damaged. ALTEA will go some way to answering these questions. It will also help to monitor cosmic ray levels on board the ISS generally, even when the Altea helmet is not being worn.
This is vital if we are to assess the level of risk to astronauts travelling on the ISS in low earth orbit as well as for future human missions to the Moon and Mars.
ALTEA may also help us gain a better understanding of the workings of the eye and its connections to the brain; knowledge that may help in developing better medical treatments.
Biological/physiological effects of radiation
In the science fiction film "The Fantastic Four" the heroes gain superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific space mission. Unfortunately, this will not be the effects on our bodies as ionising radiation damages our cells.
Both ionising wave and particle radiation can knock electrons out of atoms and molecules. These then react chemically with other atoms and molecules inside the cell and the chemical changes in the cell can have both short- and long-term effects.
When our bodies are exposed to ionising radiation such as X-rays, we should use protective lead clothing. This is particularly necessary for anyone working with radioactive substances. With some types of radiation, however, such as cosmic rays, lead would be a bad choice as it would trigger a shower of secondary particles.
That being said, very low levels of radiation do not seem to have any effect on our bodies and we live with low levels of radiation all the time. At slightly higher levels of radiation, cells can detect damage to their DNA and initiate self repair.
At even higher levels the DNA damage cannot be corrected; this is called mutation and will be passed on to any cells produced from that cell. One possible outcome of this is cancer.
If the damage caused by the radiation is large enough the cell will detect the change and undergo programmed cell death called 'apoptosis'. This occurs to prevent a damaged cell from reproducing and causing problems later on. It is perfectly natural and happens in our bodies all the time.
Radiation becomes a problem when the dose is high enough to kill many cells at the same time. Easily damaged cells such as those in the lining of the gut, hair follicles or bone marrow which produce white blood cells as part of the immune system, will be most affected. This would lead to damage to the affected person's immune system, hair loss, severe diarrhoea and bleeding; all symptoms of acute radiation poisoning.
These effects have also been seen in people unfortunate enough to be involved in accidents when handling strong radioactive sources. Most of our knowledge though comes from studying the survivors of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Long duration spaceflight
There are two particular problems for astronauts on missions beyond the Earth's orbit. Firstly, the astronauts will be beyond the protection of both the Earth's atmosphere and its magnetic field. This means that the general level of radiation will be far higher than on board the ISS, which is in orbit 400 km above the Earth. In just a few days, an astronaut travelling to Mars would receive the equivalent of a year of radiation exposure here on Earth.
Secondly, the Sun's level of activity is not constant. It can produce a pulse of high energy protons and electrons called a solar flare. If these are in the direction of the spacecraft carrying the astronauts to Mars the astronauts would have to retreat to a specially designed shelter built into the spacecraft, otherwise the radiation levels would be lethal.
On the ISS astronauts wear dosimeters to keep a record of the amount of radiation to which they are exposed.
And out there?
Even when astronauts reach their destination, be it Mars or the Moon, they will still have to construct a shelter as there will be little or no atmosphere and very weak magnetic fields. This means that the risk of radiation will be nearly as great on the surface as in space.
Numerous options are being investigated and one of the simplest would involve astronauts excavating a living area underneath the surface.
The ALTEA experiment will become particularly important with the increasing length of time humans spend on the ISS and with plans for missions to the Moon and Mars.
Space radiation is out there but we can find ways to live with it!


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Cheticamp - Toujours chantante
Welcome to Cheticamp, a traditional Acadian fishing village situated along the picturesque Cabot Trail, nestled between the majestic highlands of Cape Breton Island and the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Experience a world renowned natural mosaic of ecosystems from the very doorstep of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Relax on our beaches as the sun sets over the endless horizon. Taste the salt air and the pride instilled in traditional Acadian recipes passed down through generations. Discover a warm people with centuries old dialects, dances, songs, and traditions.
Our weathered door mats are waiting for your arrival, so what are you waiting for? Come discover Chéticamp!


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The Scope
60mm, f/6.6, <0.5A H-α, BF15.
And here's what all that technical mumbo jumbo means.
The telescope is a refractor and the diameter of the lens is 60mm. The f/6.6 means the length of the scope is 6.6 times longer than it is wide which makes it 396 mm long (but everyone says 400).
Now for the fun part. The scope has a built-in filter that mostly only lets light make it through that has a wavelength of 656.28 nanometers, which is the famous Hydrogen Alpha line, the reddish color given off by neutral hydrogen atoms when they are all excited and get their party on. Naturally there is a plus or minus to these things called measurements, a modicum of uncertainty due to various factors. With one internal H-α filter the bandwidth range gets down to +/- 0.7A, which is plus or minus 0.7 angstroms, and an angstrom is a tenth of a nanometer, and a nanometer is a billionth of a meter. So you see we are talking about some rather tiny nick picking of the photons here. My version of the scope has a second filter (the filters are called etalons which I think is French for "write a bigger check") attached to the front end, which brings the bandwidth down to an even finer slice of +/- 0.5A. Which is nice.
By tweaking the position of the etalon slightly with a special tweaker gizmo, the distance that light has to travel to get through the filter changes enough to let through photons of slightly more or less than the magic 656.28nm wavelength of the H-α color. In other words you can change the range of the filter. That's because you will probably want to account for the fact that the east side of the Sun is slightly blue-shifted and the west side of the Sun is slightly red-shifted. Turns out the Sun is rotating, so one side is coming towards us and one is going away. The middle of the Sun is sideways-shifting so no adjustment needed there.
The end result of all this hypertechflamboozelry, is that you can zero in on what the hydrogen is doing on specific parts of the solar surface. You'll find that what it is doing is all kinds of circus loopty loops. The swirly bits dance about and sometimes explode right out into space. More precisely, you'll see prominences, flares, plages, filaments, sunspots, and the granulation of convection cells across the surface. Occasionally stuff blasts straight towards Earth. Which is nice.
The BF15 tagged onto the end of the details is the blocking filter size (in mm) which reduces the total solar energy delivered to the eyepiece. You can get the scope as a BF5 or BF10 which is fine for casual viewing but for a few many precious dollars more, you get 15mm which I'm told is better for photography, more camera friendly.
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Nice equipment you have there. If I did not have so many "irons in the fire" already astronomy & stargazing would be another pastime for me. Can you pick up used telescopes that are reliable or is that asking for trouble?
I've found that used astro equipment tends to be well-cared for, and a good deal. Contact your local astronomy club and look here: http://www.astromart.com/


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text: JDM Vs. The World: Home Invasions Jonathan David Morris January 16, 2013 Columns I own a home, but I don't have to tell you where it is. I have a kitchen with stainless steel appliances in it, but I don't have to share pictures of them with you. I have a backyard and a too-small bathroom and a second floor laundry room and a converted attic that doubles as my bedroom—but to see these things, to know more about them, you're just going to have to use your imagination, or take my word for it, because they are mine, they are not yours, and as much as I like you, as much as I enjoy your company, I save these things, these very private things, for the people I hold nearest and dearest in my life. I can make these decisions because the house is mine, and because—excluding my wife and the bank—nobody owns it except for me. But I wonder in this day and age how far that really goes. And to whatever extent it reaches, I wonder how long it will. If you're reading this article, you're probably a genius. But you don't need to be one to know what happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December was nothing short of an American tragedy. It may not be as obvious, but when a newspaper called The Journal News decided to publish an interactive map of all the registered handgun owners in New York's Rockland and Westchester counties—supposedly in response to the shootings at Sandy Hook—it was a tragedy of a much different but just as alarming kind. We live in an era unlike any in human history. Human beings have always been connected, always been social animals, but we've never been connected the way we are today, never had this kind of substantial social network. Never in human history have we been able to communicate face-to-face with people out of earshot. Never before has a trip around the world taken a matter of hours. Some of our connections we choose for ourselves, like plastering pics of family reunions and trips to Ikea on Facebook. And some of our connections aren't chosen, but are accepted because they are awesome, like the thrill of losing yourself for an hour viewing your town from above on Google. But at some point these connections cease to be connections and start to be something that isn't quite human. At some point they blur the lines of human community and start to be invasions of privacy. What The Journal News did was a perfect example. What they did was one of the most unbelievable invasions of privacy in history. The claim is that they did it because guns have become a problem, and because people have a right to know what dangers are lurking within their communities. Never mind that the registered gun owners they exposed aren't criminals, but are, by definition, law-abiding citizens. What the paper did was wrong because it just feels wrong. You can tell it's wrong because it doesn't feel right. You can tell, when you assess it, that you'd never be comfortable being on such a map for any kind of purpose. And you start to get the sense that, when we're this connected, maybe we're too connected—that sometimes invading privacy in the name of safety makes us less safe. (And in this case, it most certainly did. Now that the word is out who owns handguns in these counties, burglars can go shopping for easier targets. That a newspaper could make this move without considering this possibility is almost as unfathomable as it is dumb.) As much of a tragedy as Sandy Hook was, as much as it made us wonder how any human being could ever so devalue other human lives (especially children's lives), The Journal News' actions make you wonder something similar. They make you wonder where we are as a society. They make you wonder whether privacy and individuality mean anything anymore, and whether we're alone even in our own homes. I have to applaud Putnam County Clerk Dennis Sant for not releasing his own county's list of gun owners to the paper. In an era where politicians on both so-called sides are the ones who are typically spearheading encroachments on our privacy, here's a guy who said, "To heck with the law," and enough was at last enough. It's going to take a lot of Dennis Sants in the political arena, and a lot of Dennis Sants in everyday life, to stem the tide of what's bound to be even greater invasions of privacy in the future. There's an excuse for it now because there are guns involved, but guns aren't what this is really about. This is about our modern society, our connectivity, who we are and what we've become. Do we own ourselves? Do we belong to other people? Where are the lines? How far shall we cross them? It's said that one person's freedom ends where another one's begins—not at the tip of a newspaper editor's pen. If guns are a problem, we can have that discussion. But posting people on a map isn't discussing anything. It's invading the privacy of those who've done no wrong, for no other reason than technology lets you. Our First Amendment ensures the freedom of the press not to shame individual citizens, but to safeguard our freedoms against trespasses by the government. When the media not only fails to protect us against such trespasses but actually initiates such trespasses themselves, you begin to realize just how much this disregard for privacy has permeated our society. It is with us everywhere, on every level—on every phone, in every pocket. If we can't respect people's right to keep certain things to themselves, if we can't draw a line and leave people alone, then it's no wonder we live in a society where human life has so little value to some people that incidents like Sandy Hook… and Aurora… and Virginia Tech… can occur. 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The United States military announced that they are grounding their entire fleet of F-35 stealth fighter jets. The drastic decision comes just two weeks after one of the jets crashed during a training mission in South Carolina.
The Pentagon said that all 280 F-35's currently in service will be checked for faulty fuel tubes before they will be able to fly again. Currently, only half of those aircraft are capable of flying.
"The U.S. services and international partners have temporarily suspended F-35 flight operations while the enterprise conducts a fleet-wide inspection of a fuel tube within the engine on all F-35 aircraft," said Joe DellaVedova, spokesman for the F-35 Joint Program Office.
Officials said that if a jet does not have the faulty fuel tube, it will immediately be cleared to fly, while any F-35 with the fuel tubes will need to have them replaced. They expect the inspections to be done within two days.
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A freshly made coconut chutney served with steaming hot idlis or a crisp dosa hot off the pan, is a thing of delight.
There are many varieties of this coconut chutney, but I prefer the one with tomatoes. It just adds that much more depth of flavour and dimension.
This easy recipe becomes even more fun to create when using a powerful blender like my new Optimum G.21 Platinum blender . Why ? Because the speed and convenience of having a pre-set function to grind means the job is done at the press of a button.
Besides the consistency and texture of the chutney is perfect.
If you are using frozen grated coconut like I do, it will look like this
- For grinding
- Grated coconut - ¼ cup - 55 gm
- Tomato - ½ a large or 1 small
- Kashmiri red chillies dried - 3 - you can increase or decrease the number depending on how hot you want the chutney to be
- Green Chilli - ½
- 1 tsp chana dal or yellow bengal gram split and without skin
- Ginger - a small knob about the size of your thumbnail
- Gralic - 2 small cloves without skin
- Salt as per taste
- Water - add according to consistency
- For the tadka or tempering
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Curry Leaves - 5
- Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
- Urad dal ½ tsp (split black lentil without skin)
- Heat a pan on a medium flame and pan roast the chana dal till it turns a dark brown colour, do not allow it to burn, gently keep moving it on the pan with a wooden spatula. Set aside to cool.
- Halve the tomato and add into the blender.
- Add the freshly grated coconut, I buy a frozen packet from my local Indian store, have a look at the photograph in my post.
- Remove the skin of the ginger - this is best done using the back of a spoon if the ginger is fresh - it will come off easily , of not use a knife.
- Now add the garlic cloves, kashmiri red chillies and salt.
- Add the roasted chana dal which should have cooled down by now
- Add about one and half tbsp water and grind to a thick coarse paste like consistency.
- The water level depends on how you would like the consistency. I generally add a little more water after the first grind and give it one more pulse in my Froothie to get a better poruing consistency.
- Decant the chutney into a bowl
- Heat the oil in a kadhai or saucepan and add the mustard seeds in the hot oil.
- Once the seeds begin to pop add the urad dal and let it brown, then throw in the fresh curry leaves.
- Pour this hot tadka mixture onto the chutney and serve fresh with steaming hot idlis or dosad.


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A total of five members of the Hope College faculty have been named to listings of the top-25 professors in Michigan in the fields of education and psychology by Statestats.org.
Named among the state's top-25 professors in education are: Nancy Cook, professor of education and director of student teaching, and Dr. Deborah Van Duinen, assistant professor of education. Included among the state's top-25 professors in psychology are: Dr. Thomas Ludwig, who is the John Dirk Werkman Professor of Psychology; Dr. David Myers, professor of psychology; and Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown, associate professor of psychology.
The editorial and executive teams at Statestats.org developed the listings to recognize faculty who excelled in the classroom, on campus and in the community in 2012, and made selections based on recent awards, publications and other recognitions that signaled such excellence. The listings, including brief biographical sketches and a photograph of each faculty member honored, are available at the organization's partner site, http://onlineschoolsmichigan.com/top-college-professors-in-michigan/
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|1938 Gibson Super 400
|Stromberg Master 400
The lady that inherited the guitar had it appraised at a music store and they valued it at $1500 to $2000. It was actually worth around $25,000.
The Strombergs of Boston and John D'Angelico of New York City based their guitar designs on the Gibson L5, which was not only one of the finest guitars ever produced but also one of the most historically significant guitars.
|D'Angelico Excel
|Paul Yandell's Super 400
D'Angelico's Excel was much more elaborate.
By 1934 the guitar was renamed the Gibson Super 400. Its grand auditorium body shape is not unlike Orville Gibson's 1902 Style O model. The L5 was part of what Gibson called the Master Series. This included the legendary F-5 mandolin, H-5 mandola and K-5 mando-cello and of course the L5 guitar. All were created in an era when Mandolin orchestras were popular.
|New Super 400CES
(The current suggested retail price for a brand-new Super 400 CES is $14,099. A new Gibson L5 acoustic will set you back $6,774. At present Gibson does not offer a Super 400 acoustic model.
|1956 Super 400CES
|Pre-war Gibson Super 400 heel cap
The f-holes had triple binding. The pick guard was a brown pearloid model. The beautiful bound ebony fretboard came with split block inlays.
|'55 Gibson Super 400 L-5 Deluxe
Production at the Gibson factory was halted in 1941 due to the war effort.
|Super 400PN
Guitar operations resumed in 1948, after the war ended. The Super 400P was re-christened the Super 400C.
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This guitar had a slightly thicker top, to eliminate feedback. It originally came with twin P-90 pickups, each with its own volume and tone control and a three-way toggle switch to control them. The P-90's were updated to Alnico V pickups and in 1957 Gibson used twin humbuckers.
|'56 Gibson Super 400 CESN
It was in 1955 when Gibson decided to discontinue the Super 400 and Super 400N guitars from their product line up. By 1982, slumping sales of the Super 400 CESN brought an end to this model and in 1987 the Super 400 CES was no longer being manufactured.
One rather rare model I have come across is a Gibson Super 400 CES with a Florentine cutaway manufactured in 1966.
The only other current models that would be similar are the one pickup Wes Montgomery L5 CES and Lee Ritenour L5 CES models and the twin pickup Custom L5 CES model.
There are some very notable players of the Super 400 CES other than Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Ritenour. Scotty Moore played one on Elvis' 1968 live concert.
|Merle with Super 400
|Eddie and Alonzo Pennington
photo by Michael J. Stewart
If you watch the following videos, pay attention to how massive a guitar this is.
Before Merle Travis passed away, the Gibson Guitar Company asked him to donate his guitar to the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. In turn, Gibson built an exact replica of his special modified Super 400 CES. It is interesting to note that Merle's new guitar had a wooden center block similar to what is found on ES-335 models.


text: I have been on a quest to make truly great pizza in my home oven. A decade ago I bought a pizza stone and my results were dramatically improved. A few years later I figured out that finishing the baking under the broiler yielded better results still. Well, I found something called a "baking steel" when I was reading posts on the "Slice" section of seriouseats.com. It has changed my life (: I put my old baking stone, inverted, one level above the shelf with the steel and heated everything to 550F for a good hour. The results speak for themselves.


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"55 Cancri e" is a girl's best friend.
Why not visit 55 Cancri e? It's a mere 40 light years away from Earth, completely orbits its sun in a blisteringly quick 18 hours and its surface temperature can reach a pleasant 3,900 degrees Fahrenheit. Oh, did I mention that scientists believe that at least a third of the planet is made of diamonds?
Discovered back in 2011 when it crossed in front of its star, 55 Cancri e is packing some serious booty. It's roughly twice the size of Earth, but estimates put its mass at roughly eight times that of our planet. The mass estimate, when checked against the planet's radius and orbital difference, have allowed a team of astronomers to determine its chemical make up with the aid of computer modeling tools. Their best guess? It's mostly made of bling. Previously, scientists believed the planet contained substantial amounts of super-heated water.
"The surface of this planet is likely covered in graphite and diamond rather than water and granite," explained Yale researcher, Nikku Madhusudhan. "Science fiction has dreamed of diamond planets for many years, so it's amazing that we finally have evidence of its existence in the real universe. It's the first time we know of such an exotic planet that we think was born mostly of carbon-which really makes this a fundamental game-changer in our understanding of what's possible in planetary chemistry."
This isn't the first "diamond planet" astronomers have come across, but it's the first time one has been observed in a solar system similar to our own. The system's sun, 55 Cancri A, is actually visible to the naked eye and can be seen in the constellation of Cancer. According to Madhusudhan, the discovery of the planet's jeweled interior challenges commonly held assumptions about the composition of Earth-like planets.
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This planet is now diamonds.
Now if only we could get there. Then jewelry prices would come way down.
According to someone below me, jewelry prices wouldn't fall. So I guess there's that.
I thought this was already discovered....
edit- "Discovered back in 2011 "
They wouldn't. Diamonds are actually already extremely common on Earth. The perception that they're rare and therefore should be valuable is partially because that was true in the 19th century when mining and (Can't think of the word for it...searching for mineral deposits) weren't good enough to mine a significant amount of diamond. But they are now. Once diamonds started to become really common, the largest of the diamond companies banded together and created De Beers Jewelers, forming a monopoly over the diamond market and allowing them to control the prices. Then they went and advertised diamonds as being rare and very valuable, when in reality, they're almost worthless.
Funfact: Despite being based in the US, Rhodes, Beit, and Rothschild (The founders of De Beers) refused to set food on US soil for fear of being arrested as soon as their plane touched down because of how blatantly illegal what they were doing was. They also had a few more controversies surrounding them, like refusing to help the WW2 war effort (Which isn't supposed to be optional)
Wait.... what?
*beings work on giant harpoon*
Soon my pretty, soon.
I vote we change the name of the planet to Midnight.
So I'm guessing that's the homeworld of Butt Stallion from Borderlands 2?
No atmosphere? Temperature high enough to reduce you to a puddle? Far enough away that modern tech can never get you there? Let's go!
The human fascination with shiny things will be our undoing.
So, if we ever managed to efficiently mine it somehow that bring the value of the diamond down tremendously right? I guess traditional engagement rings would be pretty cheap then!
.....I could make the mother of all Pick-axes and mine the stars....
But... diamonds are already pretty worthless on most parts of the world anyways...
Did you just happen to know all that??? 'Cause wow.
Ladies will be asking for black opal instead.
I stole one of those from the party loot in a D&D campaign once. Those things looks so cool.
I was thinking that was common knowledge.
well seeing how abundant diamonds are on Earth and the industry just marks them up...the hypothetical scenario of mass mining the planet would just incredibly cut down the prices maybe? lol idk
we could all have diamond pickaxes...
(and shovels, hoes, swords, body armor...)
lol a friend of mine worked in a jewelry shop, sold a lotta the stuff, told me something similar about the industry...pretty crazy stuff
Well, it's not unobtainium, but let's go anyway.
Painite, named for what you'll be feeling when you pay for this gem.
It's news to me. The most I've ever heard about diamond anything was in a documentary about blood diamonds and illegal mining in Africa.
inb4...damn you, ninja!
they look like one of these mood rings from the 90's
How in the world do you people think this would LOWER the price of diamonds? Did you miss the whole "40 light years away from Earth" part? The cost of having to go there, set up a means to mine the diamonds, then send them back to earth would be so astronomically (hehe) large that the diamonds would have to cost hundreds of times what they do now.
Also as previously mentioned, the diamond trade is monopolized and corrupt.
Most everyone else:
Watch some dumbass rapper make a music video out of this.
Hey folks, Cave Johnson here. Just wanted to say, we found a money planet. We 're calling it Midnight, in honor of the Doctor.
Diamond and graphite? So it's a giant diamond-inlaid pencil.
Now THAT's some ostentatious bling.
Good luck mining it, mind.
Oh God no!! The Doctor Who episode!!!! WHAT WAS THAT THING!? We must not go to this planet!!
If there is a whole planet of diamond that we have access to, wouldn't that simply reduce the value of diamond itself?
Makes sense.
Carbon's one of the most common elements in the universe--more common than the chunk of molten iron we live on.
Diamond planets should be expected.
^ This XD And dammit your avatar is really cute to me for some reason >.<
Pretty sure I've read about this some time back.
A few people have talked about the value of diamonds in relation to this, but the value of diamonds is kept at an artificial high by conglomerates controlling the supply.
Negative. We must call it Lucy. (yes, it's a Beatles reference)
No wait, I forgot. They've already named a collapsed star Lucy, being that it's comprised primarily of diamond.
Damn it. Midnight it is, then.
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The Campaign is a story of a morally bankrupt politician, Cam Brady (Will Ferrell), who gets challenged by weird underdog Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis) for his seat as the North Carolina congressman. With real life getting more ridiculous every day, especially when it comes to the approaching presidential election, it becomes harder and harder to make a satire that out-crazies it. Although The Campaign chooses silliness over sharp insight, it's still a solid R-rated comedy that should scare you into voting (or moving to a cave somewhere in the Alps).
Zach Galifianakis gets a little bit more of the focus here, which is nice, since no movie ever has enough of him in it. Marty Huggins is really similar to the character of Seth Galifianakis, wearing Cosby sweaters and being far too enamored with his two pug dogs while he says racist things in a lispy voice. Just his mustache alone is funny. He brings out the best in Ferrell, whose Cam Brady character is really just a mixture of his previous ones, with John Edwards hair. Not that this is a huge problem, but it's still noticeably derivative. Together the two of them tussle, messing with each other's family members, creating irresponsible campaign ads, and getting in trouble with the cops all in their race to victory.
The supporting cast rally around the main characters and keep the film moving along at a nice, funny pace. Brian Cox plays Marty's Dad Raymond, whose obvious indifference and hostility towards his son makes the Cosby sweaters all make sense. They fish together in a scene that I wished would never end (spinoff, please?). Marty's wife Mitzi is played by Sarah Baker, whose Melissa-McCarthy-Kristen-Wiig-ness gives a lot of relatability to a character that would have otherwise been completely forgettable (even with the Katie Couric 'do). John Lithgow and Dan Aykroyd are the evil Motch brothers who run Marty's Super PAC, and they hire Dylan McDermott to spruce up Marty's image. McDermott, who seemed like a questionable choice based on all his serious work, proves that he can not only shower with the big comedy dogs, but make jokes alongside them too. You'll see.
I think I expected this film to be something like a forecast of what absurdity is in store for us this fall, like a Paddy Chayefsky-written film such as The Hospital or Network. With minds like Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Game Change) and Chris Henchy (The Other Guys) behind it, there was potential for just that. But I suppose that duty goes to The Daily Show or Colbert Report. If you go into this expecting a filthy, politically themed fantasy, you will be rewarded with chuckles--this is a comedy more likely to make a joke about the "Oval Orifice" than it is to say something clever about what goes on there. And bring a hankie in case you start thinking too much about how their idiocy falls short of what you just saw on cable news.
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John Lennon, with a little help from his friends Paul, George and Ringo, plans to make Friday night an extraordinary one at the historic California Theatre.
Lennon, aka David Leon, is one of The Stars of Beatlemania! billed as the "No. 1 National Touring Show in America Celebrating the Music of the Beatles."
The music revival, presented at 8 p.m., stars members of the original Broadway production that tells the story of the Beatles' phenomenon through the music that influenced generations of music lovers and musicians.
In addition to Leon, The Stars of Beatlemania include Alan LeBoeuf as Paul McCartney, another original cast member, and David Brighton as George Harrison and Carroll Parker as Ringo Starr.
"We're having a lot of fun doing this," Leon says, "but we have the greatest catalogue of songs to draw from."
The show chronicles the musical history of the Beatles through live re-creations of their electrifying stage shows, LeBoeuf said.
The performance is divided into four different segments — from the early innocence of "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and the more personal "Norwegian Wood" and "Yesterday" to the psychedelic "Sergeant Pepper," culminating with the late '60s evolution "Get Back," "Come Together" and "Hey Jude."
Through authentic costume changes and live musical performance and singing, plus powerful multimedia technology, they catapult the audience back into time to faithfully recapture the music and magic of the world's most influential pop music icons, according to Leon.
The group has performed around the world, including Hong Kong, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Japan and Brazil.
Leon, who lives in Agoura Hills, says it takes wigs, makeup and some imagination, plus the power of suggestion to bring the show to life.
But it's not all done with smoke and mirrors. The four West Coast performers are actually acclaimed musicians and vocalists.
"We perform a lot of music all over the place — the Beatles get bigger and bigger," Leon added. "It's part of the legend. Their legacy is the music."


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I gave a speech last night at the University of Texas Arlington on the topic of "Is America turning into Greece? How the growth of government and debt risk creating a dismal future for young Americans."
Not a very succinct title, I realize, but I wanted to warn students that they are the ones who will suffer if today's politicians fail to enact genuine entitlement reform. And since I told them I wasn't expecting reform with Trump in the White House, my message was rather gloomy.
My only good news is that I told students that nations such as Italy, Japan, and France likely would suffer fiscal crises before the you-know-what hit the fan in America.
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Movies, televisions, video games: flat is out and 3-D is in. We often talk about how Web 2.0 impacts different industries (such as healthcare, journalism or government); now it's time to turn the tables and ask: how is the 3-D movement changing Web 2.0? How can we visualize and interact with our data in three dimensions? From social networking sites to tweeting buses and trains: why it's important that geotagged information generated in our 3-D world be shown in 3-D.
Building on a passion for both computer science, sociology and art, Julia received her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with Honors. She went on to compete her Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2007, focusing on communication and collaboration in online communities.
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After several years, Air India Ltd. -- which is running on a financial lifeline from the government – is showing signs of a turnaround, at least on the operating side.
India's civil aviation minister Ajit Singh said recently in Parliament that Air India's operating performance had improved between April and September 2012.
Passenger revenue had increased by 6.1%, while yield expanded from 3.43 rupees per kilometer to 4.31 rupees per kilometer and the load factor improved from 69.3% to 70.9%, he said.
The turnaround comes after India's national carrier cut costs, boosted revenue and productivity and increased passenger traffic following a restructuring plan last April.
The plan involved restructuring the company's roughly $8 billion debt and hiving off the aircraft maintenance and ground-handling operations into two units.
The government's plan to infuse 300 billion rupees ($5.45 billion) into the carrier until 2020 will also enable it to receive 27 Dreamliner planes from Boeing, pay salaries to its employees and repay borrowings.
Any improvement in the operational and financial fortunes of Air India will be a big relief for the government as it will be able to use the funds in other critical areas, especially at a time when it is facing a cash crunch and is trying to contain the fiscal deficit at 5.3% for this financial year through March.
Consumers will also be happy as a financially-strong national carrier--minus employee strikes and flight disruptions--will offer more flight options at affordable fares.
Airfares have jumped after Kingfisher Airlines suspended operations since Oct. 1, leading to a reduction in overall seat capacity in India.
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The airline has posted losses for five straight years since it was combined in 2007 with Indian Airlines Ltd.--the erstwhile carrier that flew mainly on local routes.
The losses climbed to a provisional 78.53 billion rupees ($1.4 billion) in 2011-2012, from 68.65 billion rupees in the previous year.
Mr. Singh blamed the losses to several factors, including "abnormal increase" in the cost of jet fuel, high infrastructure cost in India, increase in financing cost due to rise in interest rates and huge working capital borrowings, fall in the rupee against the dollar, pressure on yields due to the entry of budget carriers on local and overseas routes, and global recession.
The civil aviation ministry set up a panel to suggest ways of improving the profitability of Air India's routes. Being the national carrier, the airline is required to fly on unprofitable routes in India to maintain air connectivity. A recent study found that between April and June 2012, only 16 of its 184 flights met its overall costs.
To raise revenue and cut costs, Air India has appointed a global real estate consultant to evaluate its properties and to suggest a roadmap for monetizing them.
Air India is also phasing out old planes, returning leased planes and inducting new aircraft, including the more fuel-efficient Dreamliner planes to replace older planes.
It has frozen hiring, relocated some senior officers back to India and closed offices at several overseas locations.
Air India is also hiving off its maintenance, repair and overhaul, and ground handling businesses to create two separate profit centers, transferring 15,400 workers in the process. The move would sharply reduce its aircraft to employee ratio to 1:92 from the current 1:237.
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The new functionality can be found at Mark 23 of the NAG C Library. It brings the number of routines to 1452 and includes "entirely new" chapters plus extensions in the areas of statistics, nonlinear equations, wavelet transforms, ordinary differential equations, interpolation, surface fitting, optimization, matrix operations, linear algebra, large scale linear systems, and special functions.
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An anonymous quantitative analyst at an investment bank is on the record as saying that he was most excited about the inclusion of matrix functions (especially exponential), the additional nearest correlation matrix functions, the skip ahead for Mersenne Twister (as this is pretty non-trivial to implement), and the vectorized simple functions in the Statistics and Special Functions chapters.
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JT,I think they look sweet - in a savory kind of way. Seriously, nice work - some of the best pies I've seen come out of a home oven.What was the cook time? From the pictures, it looks like you lost a good bit of the water in your sauce during the cooking process. I noticed that when I was able to get my cook time down from 2:30-2:45 to 2:00-2:15, my sauce has a much "wetter" look which I was trying to achieve. The crust looks great. Sorry it was "doughier" than you like. Do you think it would be better if you knocked the hydration down a couple turns? 64-65% maybe? Craig
Chau,Great job, very impressive. Since your venturing into Neapolitan style pizza you may want to consider changing the spelling of your name from Chau to "Ciao".
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John, was your vertical opening 2.5" or less? Did you see the broiler kick in/glow red? Sometimes the oven gets so hot, the broiler never turns on.Do you think you can dependably hit 650 every time? If so, I think you're set for NY style- should you ever decide to take that route.
John the pizza looks good. That toughness is the reason why I think Caputo shouldn't be used at lower temps, the longer it cooks the tougher it gets. The reason for that 60-90sec mark is so that the crumb and crust stay stuff.
I have some experimental dough that needs to be baked tonight. If the dough is still good after I get off of work, I will be happy to run an experiment for you. I have firebricks, quarry tiles, and a cheapo $12 pizza stone I can try to make an A-WFO-P pie with. Let me know what you would like to see me try with. I may even bake one pie with the Primo stone and another with a different material just to see.


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For its aficionados, there is nothing like bridge.
Marilyn Croft of St. Charles is a director – a designation earned by collecting points and passing a test. And because of her director status, she "owns" three weekly games played on Tuesday and Friday at the Hotel Baker in St. Charles and a Thursday game in Elgin.
She is also considered a silver life master, having amassed more than 1,000 points.
"I've been playing for about 10 years," said Croft, 61, and that is a contrast from many players who learned as children from their parents.
The weekly or club games are part of the American Contract Bridge League. The league is subdivided into 27 districts.
Croft belongs to District 8 – with 3,800 members – which is further divided into five units. Croft's unit is hosting the Northern Illinois Duplicate Bridge Regional Tournament from Sunday through Tuesday at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn.
"I started taking lessons, and I just fell in love with bridge," Croft said. "It's not just a card game … it's very challenging. It really keeps your mind working. You have to figure out bidding – which is a language all itself. You have to figure out the best offense, the play of the hand, how to defeat the opponent's contract."
The game sparks a lot of passion, drawing players from all age groups and walks of life, Croft said. At the weekly bridge games she runs, the oldest member is 89, and a month ago, the oldest player was 98.
"We get a lot of professionals, teachers. It's just all over the place," Croft said. "In tournaments, we get retired people and math majors from the University of Chicago. ... Sometimes we talk about it as the chess game of the card world."
Though tournaments draw a lot of competitive players, Karl Dencker, 81, of Lake in the Hills said the weekly games are where players keep their skills sharp.
"The club game is where you learn and perfect your game," Dencker said. "There is no place else that the bridge player can go to experiment with new conventions to work with a partner on. This is where you have to do it."
Dencker said he has played bridge for 25 years. He is a director, a certified bridge instructor and a bronze life master with more than 500 points. As president of the unit hosting the upcoming tournament, you'd think he'd be a knock-down-drag-out competitor.
And you'd be wrong.
"I take it as a game," Dencker said. "When you're all done with it, it's still a game. It's a good game. It's probably the best card game going."
Dencker praised bridge as a game that keeps the mind sharp and, especially for seniors, gets them out and socializing.
"I'll never be a great bridge player – it does not interest me," Dencker said. "But I love the game. I play well."
Estelle von Zellen, 89, of DeKalb, is a silver lifetime master, having amassed more than 1,000 bridge points. She said she never likes to miss a game.
Von Zellen came from a card-playing family.
"We played cards when we were not allowed to go out out on school nights," von Zellen said. "I was playing blackjack when I was 5. I learned to play bridge from an uncle when I was in junior high school. It's a lot of fun."
Bob Duhme of Wheaton said he began playing bridge in the 1980s, learning from a friend who needed a partner. Later, Duhme sat with bridge players coming home from work every day on the train, turning their seats so four players would face each other.
The conductors rented them a board for 10 cents so they could use it as a table.
"That whetted my appetite, and I started to play duplicate bridge," Duhme said. "When you play duplicate bridge, it's very competitive. But it's also a friendly thing, and you meet a lot of nice people."
Sometimes, passions in the game get the better of players and they will stomp out of a game in a bad mood over a few bad hands, Duhme said.
"I have heard [players] say, 'I hate this game. I am never going to play this game again,' " Duhme said. "They always blame themselves. ... But everybody always comes back."
A player's passion for bridge can show up in interesting ways, Duhme said.
"I had some good friends who got married. Then the bride spent the evening at a bridge tournament with me. It was at the Palmer House in Chicago," Duhme said. "I like to say, 'His wife spent her wedding night at the Palmer House ... with me.' It always draws big laughs."
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When he was handed an invitation to the wedding of a young man, Rabbi Aryeh Levin, the famed tzaddik of Yerushalayim, did not recognize the prospective chatan. He nevertheless conversed with him about his wedding plans. In the course of their conversation he discovered that the kallah's parents were boycotting the wedding because of some differences between them and the chatan's parents. This caused Rabbi Levin to have reservations about participating in such a wedding, so he said that "he would attend if he could."
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He then went on to remind the rabbi, who was famous for his visits to Jews imprisoned by the British Mandate forces, of the time he visited him when he was in the prison "death row" because of anti-British activity. He encouraged him by telling him that he would not be executed, leaving him with the promise that he would even someday dance at his wedding.
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In the multi-year agreement, Summit Racing Equipment, a national leader in direct marketing of auto racing parts and equipment, will have the exclusive right to market and promote the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, effective immediately.
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