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TV Buying Guide
The perfect TV for you depends on what you love to watch and how you like to watch it.
This buying guide will help you to understand the different features televisions can have and will answer the important questions that will help you decide on the right model for you.
As well as helping you to pick the best TV, this guide will also help you to complement your new set with a range of accessories. From sound bars and home cinema kits to cables and wall mounts, we'll make sure you have everything you need to build your ideal entertainment system.
Screen size
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner and only includes the actual visible screen itself, not the surrounding bezel.
You can go bigger than before
Thanks to narrower bezels surrounding TV screens, you can fit more screen in the same space as you used to be able to. A modern 50" TV takes up roughly the same size as a 42" TV did back in 2008, so if it's been a while since you bought one, consider going up a few sizes.
How far away will you be sitting?
If you're not sure where to start, think about where you'll be watching from. If you can work out how far away you will be, you can use the diagram here as a good rule of thumb for TV screen size.
The figures on the diagram are just suggestions, and the size of your TV is ultimately down to personal preference. If you need more help we have also developed the TV Size Finder app. It has been designed to help you choose the perfect size TV for your room.
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Already decided on screen size? Shop the range:32" – 39" TVs 40" – 45" TVs 46" – 55" TVs 56" TVs and above Shop full range
Picture quality
Picture quality is probably the single most important factor when considering your next TV. The key things to consider are:
- Resolution – simply put, this is how many pixels the TV screen is made up of. Generally, the higher the number of pixels, the more detailed the picture quality will be.
- Processing rate – this is how fast the TV processes the screen changes. The higher the processing rate, the smoother the picture will be even in the most action-packed events such as films or sports.
4K or Ultra High Definition TVs are the latest advancement in TV technology. These TVs have up to four times the number of pixels of a Full HD or 1080p TV, meaning you get an image that is up to four times sharper than a standard Full HD TV.
A Full HD TV has just over 2 million pixels comprising the picture (1920p horizontally x 1080p vertically).
A 4K Ultra HD TV has over 8 million pixels comprising the picture (3840p horizontally x 2160p vertically).
With all these additional pixels making up the picture on your TV screen, the brightness of the colours, the sharpness of the images and the overall clarity of the picture are vastly improved. Most premium 4K TVs will upscale standard content into near 4K quality - look out for TVs with HEVC video compression for upscaling technology. Watching content that was shot using a 4K camera will give the most true 4K picture and allow you to fully benefit from this technology.
View all 4K TVs from:Sony Samsung Panasonic LG
More and more content is now becoming available to view in 4K. Blu-ray players that upscale standard Blu-ray discs to 4K quality are now available, whilst 4K Blu-ray discs are currently set to be available by the end of 2015. Currently, streaming services such as Amazon Instant Video and Netflix offer the best chance to view in 4K. For example, Netflix now shoot all their own produced shows in 4K, and there are also 4K videos on YouTube. We recommend broadband speeds of over 20 Mbps to view buffer-free, and your TV will need to have a HEVC decoder to read the compressed files.
Most brands also offer a choice of 4K content as part of the TV operating system. Each brand is different so it is worth researching what they offer, or speak to a colleague in store.
TV processing rates work in much the same way as your computer processor might. If you watch lots of sports or fast-paced movies, the number of scene changes are frequent and these put a strain on your TV. The higher the TVs processing rate, the easier it handles these quick changes.
Traditionally, processing rates were always measured in hertz (Hz) but you'll now find different manufacturers measure them in different ways such as PMI or PQI so comparing across brands can be tricky.
We think picture quality is hugely important when it comes to buying a new TV.
TV technology has evolved significantly in the past few years, dramatically improving your viewing experience.
The key things to consider are:
- Screen technology – LED or OLED? Both technologies provide bright, vivid colours when watching. OLED, however, is the latest in TV technology and produces deeper blacks and a smoother image, along with reduced motion blur.
- Curved screens – Developed to deliver a more immersive viewing experience for everyone watching, regardless of their angle, as well as offering the latest colour and depth enhancing technology.
Other things to consider are the colour and finish of the bezel and the TV's base stand.
LED stands for Light Emitting Diodes whilst OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diodes. Both refer to the way your screen pixels are lit to create the colours and contrast of the images on your screen. OLED is the latest technology. The pixels create their own light source to make up the picture. This means that they can turn themselves off completely in order to show the deepest blacks. LED screens on the other hand have a backlight which is shone through an LCD panel to produce the individual pictures.
OLED TVs
- Richer and more vivid colours and contrast
- Lower energy consumption than LED
- Excellent quality pictures at all viewing angles
- Screens are generally thinner
LED TVs
- More choice of TVs as LED is easier to produce
- Usually cheaper in price
- Produces great picture quality
Decided between OLED and LED?View all OLED TVs View all LED TVs
Curved screen TVs have a science behind them, not just a pretty design. Modelled to recreate the way our eyes create peripheral vision, curved screens produce a much more immersive and engaging viewing experience as you use them. To make the most of the curved TVs, the best place to sit is directly in front of it so you can get the full impact of the concave display. This gives you a greater field of view and sense of depth and also vastly improves contrast for an exciting and versatile entertainment solution.
- Curved screens deliver a more immersive viewing experience
- Images have more depth and contrast
- The best experience comes from larger screen sizes (46"+)
- LED and OLED are both technologies used to light your TV screen pixels, providing rich colours and contrasts. Samsung's QLED is the latest technology
Decided between curved and flat screen? Shop the ranges here:View all curved TVs View all flat screen TVs View TVs our experts love
Smart TV
Smart TVs connect to your home internet connection, allowing you to browse applications and additional content that you may not otherwise have access to. In addition, Smart TVs can often connect to other Smart devices such as phones and tablets, enabling you to easily share content from one device to another.
As well as receiving standard channels, a Smart TV allows you to access online content via the internet using applications (apps) built into the TV. All Smart TVs will have a 'homepage' where you can find all of the options available to you. You can stream your favourite TV shows, movies and more and watch on your TV at a time that suits you. All you need is access to your broadband network either via WiFi or Ethernet cable.
You can watch TV programmes from catch up services such as BBC iPlayer and All 4, as well as movie streaming options from services like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Different brands have different apps available on their Smart TVs, so check before you buy.
You can also access social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, YouTube for video sharing, plus a whole host of other lifestyle and news apps. Certain TVs also support Skype, which requires a webcam.
Some Smart TVs enable you to connect via WiFi to your smartphone, laptop or tablet allowing you to share your personal content on the big screen. You can also connect devices such as a Smart keyboard or a Smart remote. In many cases your smartphone can become your remote.
You can stream programmes and films from the Smart apps on the TV but you will not be able to download additional apps, so if you want to record and store programmes for viewing later you will need a Freeview/Sky/Virgin box. Note Freeview is NOT available in the Republic of Ireland. NOW TV allows you to watch a selection of Sky programmes or purchase a day pass for selected Sky content such as sports. Having a streaming device, such as NOW TV, gives you the full range of streaming apps.
- Connects to your home internet connection.
- Gives you free content options, plus access to movies, catch up services and more.
- The apps available varies by the brand you buy.
- Can connect to compatible devices in your home to share content easily.
Is a Smart TV what you're looking for?
We love having access to the additional on demand and streaming services that Smart TV gives you which is why all the TVs our experts love are Smart.
The sound you get from your TV should be great, but the reality is that the demand for better picture quality and thinner screens has overtaken the sound quality your TV can produce on its own. Many manufacturers now recommend partnering your TV with a sound bar, home cinema system or soundstage for the ultimate all round experience.
All televisions have their own built-in speakers to deliver sound but the comparison between these built-in speakers and custom-designed surround sound speaker systems can be worlds apart. Deep bass, clear treble and room-filling sound to watch your favourite TV and movies are only truly achievable with the support of additional sound devices such as a sound bar, soundstage or home cinema system.
As the name suggests, a sound bar is a long bar shaped speaker that sits beneath your TV on the stand or can be fixed to the wall. We've got a large range of wireless sound bars, so you can avoid ugly wires trailing from your TV to the sound bar. Many of them can also be connected to a multi-room speaker system which allows you to wirelessly stream music through your sound bar. A wired or wireless subwoofer enhances the bass and delivers depth of sound.
A soundstage system, on the other hand, provides an all-in-one solution and generally includes a built-in subwoofer.
If you want true surround sound, a home cinema system with both front and rear speakers will really put you at the heart of the action on screen, akin to the sound you experience at the movies.View all Sound bars View all Soundstages View Multi-room compatible sound systems View Home cinema systems
- Your TV's built-in speakers may not be enough for you if you want really incredible sound.
- Sound bars are discrete and pack a good punch when partnered with a subwoofer. They look great sitting in front of or beneath large screen TVs. Curved sound bars are also available to match curved TVs.
- Many sound bars are also compatible with multi-room speaker systems. They will work in conjunction with other speakers around your home, allowing you to stream your music throughout your house.
- Soundstages are a similar size to a DVD player, and house all the speakers in one system. They look great with smaller screens.
- Home cinema systems provide the ultimate experience, with front and rear surround sound speakers.
Interested in boosting your TV's sound?View all Sound bars View all Soundstages View Multi-room compatible sound systems View Home cinema systems
You might also need
From essential cables to delivery and installation, once you've chosen your new TV, we can help with all the extras.
Our Team Knowhow team can mount your television to a wall or build your new TV stand. Our installers are experts at the tricky parts of the job, such as embedding cables within brick walls and fitting your sound bar or home cinema system alongside your new TV. Even better, once we have fitted your TV just the way you want it, we'll even talk you through the features and how to get started so you're all set when we leave.
For more on our TV services, check out our Knowhow guide .
A properly wall-mounted TV with the cables embedded looks neat and very stylish, whereas a stand gives you greater flexibility to add your other entertainment devices, such as a Blu-ray player. You'll need to make sure that the wall is suitable if you choose to wall mount – a cavity wall, for example, is unlikely to take the weight of a large screen TV. If you think you may add more devices to partner with your TV later on then remember, once you have wall-mounted and cabled behind walls, you may have to re-do it to add new devices.
For more on our TV services, check out our Team Knowhow guide .
HDMI cables are now the standard way to connect your TV to other HD compatible devices, such as a DVD, Blu-ray player or Sky box. Easy to use, both ends of the cable are identical and plug straight into the TV and device.
SCART leads
Mostly superseded by HDMI, SCART leads are still the most universal way to connect older devices to your TV. New TVs will usually have one SCART port.
Optical cables
Transfer the digital audio signal from your TV or games console to a sound bar or surround sound system and enjoy uncompressed high resolution audio with all of your content.
Aeriel cables
Most TVs at Currys PC World come with a minimum one year guarantee, but a five year guarantee is included on our range of premium TVs. Just look out for the 5 year guarantee logo.
The guarantee includes:
- Protection against mechanical or electrical breakdown
- We'll fix it or replace it
- Support from our experts over the phone
View all the TVs with a 5 year guarantee included
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Screen size | Measured diagonally across the screen in inches. Our large screen range starts from 32" up to 85".
QLED | Experience the next innovation in TV and see colour in a whole new light. Ground-breaking Quantum Dot technology delivers Certified Ultra HD Premium picture quality and a world's first 100% colour volume*, displaying jaw-dropping colour that's unbelievably true-to-life and flawlessly realistic. From glittering neon lights in a cityscape to the delicate hues of a spring orchard in bloom, QLED allows you to experience your entertainment like never before.
*100% colour volume measured to DCI-P3 Standard
OLED | The latest in TV technology, OLED stands for Organic Light-Emitting Diode. Electricity is passed through these diodes in the screen to produce coloured light. This makes up your picture. Because these diodes produce their own light, each individual one can also be turned off, producing true blacks and smoother images.
LED | LED TVs use an LED backlighting panel to shine light through an LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, producing the colour and images you can see. LED TVs produce bright vivid colours.
Resolution | This indicates screen quality and is measured in pixels per square inch. The higher the number of pixels, the better the picture.
4K | 4K TVs, also referred to as UHD or 4K Ultra HD TVs, have up to four times the number of pixels than a Full HD TV. A screen needs 3,840 x 2,160 pixels to be considered 4K and will have over 8 million pixels.
Full HD | Also referred to as 1080p. Screens classed as Full HD have over 2 million pixels, made up of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Curved screen | Curved screens are more immersive and are the latest in screen technology, putting you at the centre of the action.
Tuner type | This refers to the built-in digital service the TV receives and allows you to watch free TV channels without the need for a separate box or subscription, such as Freeview, Freeview HD and Freesat HD (satellite). Freeview is NOT available in the Republic of Ireland. Double tuners will provide both.
Smart TV | This feature allows you to access digital content such as catch up TV and streaming services from the internet via apps.
Processing rates | This refers to the rate at which the picture refreshes. Higher processing rates make the picture smoother and less blurry, perfect for fast paced sports and action films. Rates range from 60 Hz upwards.


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Los Angeles comedians and former castmates were among those sharing fond memories of funny man Tracy Morgan on Saturday after he was critically injured in a bus crash on a New Jersey highway.
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At the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, comedian Paul Rodriguez took gentle jabs at Morgan as he impersonated the lovable comic.
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"We don't hold anything sacred," Rodriguez said. "We believe that laughter is the best medicine."
Comedian Jeff Richards braved the stage, but was emotional as he recalled working with Morgan on "Saturday Night Live" for three years.
"I think people really wanted to know him more, the more that they let him be himself," Richards said. "He was just always bigger than life, instantly funny, always funny."
The 45-year-old "30 Rock" star was in a limo bus with six other passengers returning from a standup comedy show in Delaware early Saturday when the driver of a Walmart truck swerved into the limo bus. The collision took the life of Morgan's friend, 62-year-old James McNair, a comedian known as Jimmy Mack.
"We hope that God only has the need for one comic, not two," Rodriguez said.
Prosecutors have charged the driver, 35-year-old Kevin Roper, in the crash.
In a statement, the CEO of Walmart said the company would take "full responsibility" if it is determined that the truck caused the accident.
Meanwhile, the tight-knit comedy world is praying for Morgan's quick recovery.
"If by any means you can see me, we send all our love and all our best wishes to you and your family," Rodriguez said to Morgan. "Hurry up and get well, and we expect you back on the stage where you belong."


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Pat the Bat: May the Force (of Chase Field's Left Field Wall) Be with You
When Pat Burrell announced his retirement yesterday, I thought very hard about what exact moment I will always remember him for. Except, I couldn't really think of anything.
Oh sure, there was that whole sparking the 2010 San Francisco Giants' lineup towards a World Series crown thing as well as his square Phillie pinstripes and catchy nickname. But what else? What is that one specific Pat Burrell moment I'll always hold on to, forever and ever?
And then I remembered: June 15, 2011.
The Diamondbacks were hosting the San Francisco Giants that evening and when Chris Young laced a Madison Bumgarner fastball deep to left in the fourth inning, everyone in the ballpark knew it was gone. Everyone EXCEPT for Pat Burrell.
That's right. Pat was on a mission. In fact, Pat charged backwards with his trademark slow, awkward steps. But he was DETERMINED and his eyes never left the ball, and he ran AT FULL SPEED until…
Pat smashed himself into the wall.
The video of this feat is HILARIOUS. Everyone in the entire stadium knew that ball was gone, but Pat tried to channel his inner honey badger and take it down anyway. He just forgot about that whole wall thing being there.
If MLB had any sense of humor they would make the video of this Pat Burrell career highlight available, but alas, MLB is still run by King Bud, and fun is not allowed.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.


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NEWS- Not 'seniors': New magazine for lively boomers
The man who brought Charlottesville a glossy shelter magazine last year has targeted another market: aging baby boomers– although publisher Eric Lund avoids such words as "aging" or "senior" in The Next50, "Central Virginia's Lifestyle Magazine for the 50+ Generation."
"All of those words are a real turn-off for this group," he says.
Lund (who's 53) prefers "active lifestyle magazine," and the debut issue features long-time local rockers Greg Allen, Charlie Pastorfield, and Steve Pollock on the cover with the observation, "Rock & Roll knows no age."
As with his first magazine, Charlottesville House and Home and Garden, Lund believes he's found a niche that was not being served: upscale Baby Boomers who are retiring early and moving here.
"I didn't want to do a seniors magazine," he says. "Those tend to be depressing." And he thinks Boomers– folks born between 1946 and 1964– will be a viable readership for the next 20 years.
"We want someone under 50 to pick it up," he adds.
His target audience is under 65, the adult children of seniors who are influential decision makers in their parents' assisted living. (The magazine carries a number of ads for such facilities.) And like Lund himself, his readers also may be responsible for young children. "I have an eight- and a 10-year-old," he says.
The free bimonthly offers local content. "I didn't want people to view it as boring filler, with how-to-set-up-a-portfolio articles," he says. Hence articles on local rockers (not the chairs) and where to buy the best natural food in town.
The first print run was 15,000, and Lund says he's gotten emails from readers who say they read it cover to cover.
His first publication, House and Home, has been out a year now. "We're feeling a little bit of a pinch," he says, which he attributes more to the smack-down in real estate than to competition from the Daily Progress, which launched a look-alike shelter magazine called Homestyle last year as well.
"The response has been good," says Lund of his publications. "We're holding our own." He concedes that part of the motivation to launch The Next50 was "to make the business platform work."
Does he worry that the Progress will now launch a boomer magazine? He acknowledges that "They did it with the home magazine," referring to Homestyle, the daily's insert that emerged after Lund launched House and Home.
The Progress already has a nostalgia mag called Reflections that Lund blasts as "drab" and says "looks kind of depressing."
In contrast, he says, "[The Next50] is intended to be a celebration of the second half of life, that it's better." He sees other publications that target older readers as "more about holding on instead of getting better."
Lund is not the first to target the 50-plus crowd with a local publication. The late '90s saw the launch of More! Monthly, a tabloid that Fluvanna Review publisher Eric Allen bought, kept for a year or two, then killed around 2002.
More! "never caught on with readers," Allen concedes. "It's hard to localize when people are getting information from AARP and the Internet."
More! had a circulation of 10,000, and Allen says when he did a survey, only five readers responded. "I usually get a few hundred," he says. That was the day he decided to cease publication: "I got tired of working for nothing."
Allen is "very impressed" with The Next50's first issue. "It looked much better on glossy paper than ours ever did. It has good content– Charlie Pastorfield. Everybody knows who he is. I think it will be more successful than we ever were."
At a time when the publishing industry is reeling and advertising dollars are shrinking, Allen sees no reason The Next50 shouldn't survive.
"Definitely he has a chance," Allen says of Lund. "Look at In the Kitchen– who'd think that would still be around? Or Echo, these strange niche publications you have in Charlottesville. Who picks these up? [Lund] is going after the right market, the upscale one that Charlottesville prides itself on.
"We were trying to go higher than [Jefferson Area Board for Aging]'s Silver Linings market," says Allen. "JABA caters more to the lower income. That was our mistake."
Silver Linings breathed its last breath two years ago. "It was published by the Daily Progress," JABA CEO Gordon Walker says. "They kept the ad revenue, and we did the content. We felt the community was ready for a more upscale publication."
Walker wanted to attract readers beyond JABA's membership and link to the boomer population, so he planted the seed with Lund about going glossy.
"The Daily Progress was among the many we talked to," says Walker. "Eric stepped forward." JABA guarantees some advertising in The Next50 and advice on content.
Feedback about TheNext50 has been "energetic and robust," says Walker, and he's confident the publication is targeting the right market, if for no other reason than this: "There are 78 million boomers."


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The BioMolecular Engineering Research Center & Molecular Biology Computer Research Resource at Boston University (collectively referred to here as BMERC) announces the availability of its Gopher and World Wide Web (WWW) servers. * The URL for the BMERC WWW server Home Page is: http://bmerc-www.bu.edu/ * The gopher server can be accessed at the address given immediately below. NOTE that the gopher can be accessed BOTH through gopher and through a link provided on the BMERC WWW server Home Page. bmerc-gopher.bu.edu ---------------------------------------------------------------- The BMERC research objectives are summarized immediately below, and the tools and interfaces described below which are available through the BMERC gopher/WWW servers either support, or result from, the Center's work. * To develop statistical and other computational approaches which will detect syntactic and semantic patterns in DNA, RNA, and protein sequences. * To use statistical/computational approaches to identify the structure, function, and regulation associated with such patterns. The component tools and interfaces, described below, are in an early stage of development. We will continue to expand and develop these tools/interfaces based on our own experiences with them, and by actively soliciting and incorporating feedback from our collaborators, user community, and beta test sites. SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION --------------------- Through its FTP site, accessible through its gopher/WWW servers, BMERC distributes, free of charge as part of its dissemination program, software that it develops in meeting the objectives listed above, as well as non-commerical software developed by others, datafiles, and support information. In particular, the PLSearch database of homologous protein family patterns, and the associated search-and-discovery software, is available. PROTEIN STRUCTURE/HOMOLOG DATABASE ---------------------------------- The gopher/WWW servers provide access to ProLink, a locally-developed integrated database of protein structure, sequence homolog, and functional pattern information installed in a relational format under Sybase. The current data is derived from the Brookhaven Protein Data Bank (proteins of known structure), Protein Family Pattern Database (also known as the Plsearch Database), Enzyme Nomenclature Database, Protein Core Structures Database (currently under development here at BMERC), and includes homolog links to the BLOCKS database, GenPept, SWISS-PROT and Medline. It also has indirect links to Prosite, OMIM and GDB databases. Currently, ProLink can be searched using the gopher/WWW SQL query library, a set of prepackaged SQL queries. In the near future, access to ProLink will be greatly expanded by increasing the size of the SQL query library, and by implementing the WWW server's mosaic-based forms interface. In the latter approach, a user is able to specify a wide range of search parameters, thereby permitting the user to tailor a search to his/her specific interests. E-MAIL SERVER ------------- Also coming available is an email server which analyzes an input amino acid sequence to determine the probable tertiary structural class of the protein and the probable secondary structure for each of the residues. A short description of the calculations being performed, references, and instructions for accessing the email server are available through the gopher/WWW servers.


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A couple of quick links today:
Imagery update in Google Earth: Just two weeks since their last one, Google has pushed out another imagery update. It's not a huge one, but it covers small parts of many countries.
New 3D imagery in Google Earth: Google has started using StreetView imagery in some cities to create lifelike facades in the downtown areas. The result is stunning. Check out the video below to see how it looks:
Bing "StreetView" coming soon? It looks like Microsoft may be planning to bring a StreetView-like competitor to Bing Maps. The image on the right (via StreetViewFun) shows a Bing-labeled van driving around Vancouver gathering street-level imagery.
Considering the Winter Olympics start in Vancouver in a few months, I'd expect we'll see the results of the imagery before then.


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In the wake of the school shootings in Newtown, Conn., two New York legislators are proposing a bill to control information about gun owners.
New York State Sen. Greg Ball, R-Patterson, and Assemblyman Steve Katz, R-Yorktown, want to amend the state's Freedom of Information Law after the Journal News published a story on pistol permits issued in Rockland and Westchester counties. The report also included an interactive map showing the names and addresses of permit holders, although the map could not be searched by name.
The permit data is a public record in New York, and the paper obtained the data by filing public records requests.
The article and map provoked outrage, with bloggers posting names and addresses for the newspaper's staff and someone sending a powder-filled envelope to the paper's office. Some critics say the article stigmatized gun owners, while others claimed it created a map for criminals who are either looking for homes with guns to steal or homes where the owners don't have guns.
"The Journal News has really come up with the perfect map for the perpetrators and for the stalkers and for the criminals," Katz said in a Journal News article. "They have yet to give us a cogent reason why, except for the reason that they can. I am sorry — that is not acceptable."
The map only shows people who own registered handguns —pistols and revolvers. New York residents do not need permits for rifles or shotguns, so a burglar looking for a defenseless house may be fatally disappointed.
And in Putnam County, New York, where the paper has a request for permit information pending, the county clerk has announced that he will not fill the request, even though he is required by law to do so.
"It's really clear-cut," Diane Kennedy, president of the New York News Publishers Association, said in an Associated Press story. "The existing law doesn't have exemptions in it. It says the information is subject [to the open records law]."
While some can debate the journalistic merits of disclosing the permit information, gutting a public-records law may not be the right solution. In Utah, the Government Records Access and Management Act's declaration that names of concealed weapons permit holders is protected from public disclosure creates its own, unintended problems.
When Mark Vreeland pleaded no contest to impersonating a police officer, the self-described neighborhood activist said the conviction would not cost him his concealed-carry permit, even though in court he said he almost drew the gun on the BYU student he pulled over and grilled about his immigration status. When I attempted to verify that with the Department of Public Safety, not only could I not be told whether Vreeland's permit was yanked, I couldn't even be told if Vreeland had one.


text: Florists Flowers are everywhere, but a quality florist that knows what they are doing is hard to find. Memphis florists come in as many varieties as do the flowers they sell, with some specializing in roses while others claim orchids as their area of expertise. Depending upon your specific needs, you can find a florist that will not only supply you with the right flower, but will instruct you on how to care for it properly to ensure its longevity. For avid flower enthusiasts, many florists have started flower clubs which gift member a free collection after a certain number of purchases have been made.


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Defending MLS Cup Champion Real Salt Lake and new partner American Express proudly introduce the "Heroes Among Us" program, which aims to honor everyday citizens that are making a difference and providing a positive impact on the lives of others throughout Utah. Before the opening kickoff at every home match, the outstanding contributions of these heroes will be heralded via on-field recognition. Recipients will receive complimentary game tickets and a personalized 2010 Real Salt Lake jersey.
"We are pleased that American Express has joined us in recognizing those that make up the fabric of our communities - many of whom are RSL fans and American Express employees," said Real Salt Lake President Bill Manning. "Having strong corporate partners such as American Express become a part of a community initiative like this demonstrates how our franchise is uniquely able to connect Utah's strong corporate sector to our diverse fan base."
The "Heroes Among Us" recognition program seeks to showcase the unselfish pillars of our community that all too often go unnoticed, giving their efforts a chance to be highlighted in Championship fashion in front of Real Salt Lake's faithful fans. Teachers, military personnel, first responders and volunteers are a great example of potential recipients. Anyone is eligible to receive the honor and recognition, as nominations can be made on behalf of any individual.
"For 160 years, service has been the heritage of American Express, and we believe that serving in the communities where we live and work is not only integral to running a business successfully, it is part of our individual responsibilities as citizens of the world," said Tammy Weinbaum, General Manager of American Express - Salt Lake City. "American Express is pleased to partner with Real Salt Lake to help recognize the many Heroes Among Us."
To nominate a "Hero," please visit the "Community" section of www.RealSaltLake.com, and click on the "Heroes Among Us" link, where a downloadable form will be available. Submissions can be returned via email to email@example.com, via fax to 801-727-1469, or via mail to the address below:
Rio Tinto Stadium
Attn: Heroes Among Us/Rachel King
9526 State Street
Sandy, Utah 84070
About American Express
American Express Company (www.americanexpress.com) is a leading global payments, network and travel company founded in 1850. The Salt Lake City Service Center is part of an award-winning global servicing organization supporting external customers - Cardmembers and Merchants.
For the second consecutive year, American Express is included in BusinessWeek's annual listing of top servicing companies, ranking 18 out of 25 "Customer Service Champs." In 2009, for the third consecutive year, American Express was ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Credit Card Companies" by J.D. Power and Associates.
About Real Salt Lake
In July of 2004, Utah native and sports business visionary Dave Checketts announced that the dream of bringing world-class soccer to the great state of Utah had come to fruition, as Major League Soccer 12th franchise - later known as Real Salt Lake - was born. The mission was simple: create an internationally-recognized soccer brand, one which would become the flagship franchise of a growing North American sport.
Real Salt Lake quickly established itself as a leader in its community, a developer of young soccer talent on the field and one of Major League Soccer's business leaders. Just five years later, in slightly more time than a World Cup or Olympic cycle, Real Salt Lake has shown its Championship pedigree both on and off the field, capturing its first MLS Cup title on Nov. 22, 2009, by defeating the LA Galaxy at Seattle's Qwest Field, and in February of 2010 garnering the Salt Lake Chamber's prestigious "President's Award" for excellence in small business.
RSL has cultivated a vibrant soccer culture in the InterMountain West, one which has demonstrated a surprising level of acumen and savvy regarding the international nature of the sport, and one whose loyalty and dedication to the RSL shield inspires the organization.
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Rio Tinto Stadium is a state-of-the-art, sports and entertainment facility in Utah, providing a stunning new home for world-class events, one with breathtaking views of both the Oquirrh and Wasatch Mountain ranges. Rio Tinto Stadium opened its doors for the first time on Thursday, October 9, 2008, with Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer action televised before an international audience. The venue's first-ever concert event featured legendary rockers the Eagles on May 9, 2009.
The Stadium, which last summer hosted the 2009 MLS All-Star Game and the United States Men's National Team's FIFA World Cup Qualifier vs. El Salvador, is a new class of venue in the Intermountain West, attracting events that would not otherwise visit Utah and bolstering the state's reputation as an international sports and entertainment destination. The diversity of events attracted to Rio Tinto Stadium brings significant media attention, positively impacts tourism efforts and creates numerous job opportunities on both permanent and seasonal bases. In March, 2008, the Stadium was recognized by Forbes.com as one of "10 New Super-Stadiums" in development worldwide.
Located in Sandy, Utah, at the heart of the Wasatch Front, Rio Tinto Stadium is conveniently accessed from major transportation arteries Interstate-15 as well State Street, between 9000 South and 9400 South. The venue resides just 15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and 25 minutes from SLC International Airport. The venue seats 20,008 people for various sporting events, including Real Salt Lake games, with capacity rising to 25,000 for concerts and other events. Stadium amenities include 32 luxury suites, a 2,000-square foot Stadium Club, 1,000 club seats, five locker rooms, a 60-foot Video Board, and ribbon LED boards on both the east and west fascia.


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This is the second part of a series of assignments about wayfinding. The final goal is to be able to calculate the fastest route through a terrain of areas with different properties. The assignments will build on top of each other, gradually increasing the complexity, but guiding you stepwise towards the final goal. You can re-use code from preceding assignments to save some work. See [1].
How many times does AB cross the boundary of area F?
For this second assignment in this series you have to calculate how many times we cross the boundary of a single area while going from A to B. Our path from A to B is a straight line. And the area boundary is a closed polygon consisting of a finite number of straight segments.
The inputs of the function WayfindingBoundaryCrossing(AB,F) are a matrix AB of two columns, each with x-y coordinates, of our straight path from A (1st column) to B (2nd column), and a matrix F of columns with x- and y-coordinates, each column a subsequent node of the polygon boundary of the area. The last node is connected to the first.
AB = [ xA xB yA yB ]
F = [ [ x1 x2 ... xn ; y1 y2 ... yn ]
Your output n will be the number of times the line AB crosses the boundary of F. Note that AB may cross the boundary of F at a corner node of F.
I guess that in the case
-4 4 4 -4
2 2 -4 -4
AB do not cross the boundary
The problem's figure is missing again. We can imagine any simple polygon and a line segment.
Extract leading non-zero digit
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Replace NaNs with the number that appears to its left in the row.
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Getting the indices from a vector
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Implement a bubble sort technique and output the number of swaps required
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Find out sum of all elements of given Matrix
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Brant Tolsma has coached the Liberty men's and women's cross country teams to 20 Big South titles.
With the 2012 Big South Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships slated for Saturday, Nick Pierce previewed the meet with head coach Brant Tolsma.
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Controlling and manipulating nature at the quantum level is one of the greatest challenges in both theoretical and experimental physics. The most prominent application is quantum information processing, which promises to enable calculations and tasks of a complexity unattainable by systems behaving classically. Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Paola Cappellaro has been awarded an Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) grant to investigate a bottom-up approach to quantum information devices that aims at overcoming current challenges to scalability.
The project will integrate theoretical and experimental components, using the Nitrogen Vacancy center in diamond as a model system and exploring larger spin systems with magnetic resonance techniques.
Cappellaro is one of 48 scientists to be awarded a grant through the AFSOR Young Investigator Research Program. The objective of this program is to foster creative basic research in science and engineering, enhance early career development of outstanding young investigators, and increase opportunities for the young investigators to recognize the Air Force mission and the related challenges in science and engineering.
In addition, Cappellaro and Dr. Gurneet Kaur, a postdoctoral associate in the Research Laboratory of Electronics, have been awarded a MISTI Global Seed Fund grant to begin a collaborative project with researchers at Shinshu University (Japan). The collaboration will allow the team to work with uniquely grown monocrystalline apatite crystals that emulate a collection of one-dimensional quantum wires and hence provide a unique system to test quantum transport protocols.
Together, the two projects will provide a path toward a scalable quantum computation system, while developing quantum control techniques that will have broader applications in areas such as quantum simulation and precision metrology.