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New Super Drive Review
MTBR has posted an extremely thorough review on our new Super Drive LED.
Ahh Lezyne…they're a fairly new company that quickly revolutionized tools and pumps. Early this spring, they held a press camp to announce their entry into the lights arena. At first, I didn't give it a second look as it seemed like small commuter lights. But the more I looked at them and now that I'm using them, the more I find their products very compelling.
The Super Drive is a self-contained light that claims 450 lumens. It uses a Cree XML emitter that is housed in an all aluminum case for heat dissipation. The battery is a standard lithium cell that can be replaced on the trail. The rear of the light unscrews easily much like a traditional flashlight and the battery can be replaced with a fresh one for longer run time.
Although this is Lezyne's first effort in lights, they have invested significant time and money to research the competition and their own lights. They've purchased their own integrating sphere to measure actual lumens output. With advanced tools, they're able to control and publish how their lights behave over the whole battery cycle. They're also able to analyze losses in lens and reflector designs.
The Super Drive is the top of the line of a family of three lights from Lezyne. It retails for $110 and puts out a claimed 450 lumens. The other lights in the family are:
Power Drive – $90 at 300 lumens claimed output
Mini Drive – $70 at 150 lumens claimed output.
These lights are charged via USB and there is no USB charger included. It is assumed that you have a charger or computer somewhere in the household. If you need one, a separate charger is available for $20.
Something interesting about the Super Drive and other Lezyne lights is there is no tiny indicator lamp for charging status or light switch illumination. It uses the actual LED as an indicator by flashing it very faintly to indicate that the light is charging. This shows Lezyne's focus on keeping the light as simple as possible and hitting the $110 retail price point.
The light head itself has a lip on the top rim and that's actually useful to keep the bright light away from the rider's eyes during out of the saddle efforts. We love light's with wide beam patterns but a downside is when you climb out of the saddle, you get way up front and the light can shine on your eyes a bit. The lip found on this light blocks some of that light spill at the top.
Quirky Light Switch:
The light switch is a bit quirky and non-intuitive. We all know how to turn a flashlight on and off. Some companies have deviced in protection for accidental turn-ons for self-contained lights (in the bike bag) by implementing a double-click on or 2-second button press to turn on. Lezyne has gone further by putting more light logic feedback on it. When you press the button, it will turn low instantly. After one second of button press, it will turn to medium indicating it's ready to be released. When you release the button, it turns to high. When turning off, a similar logic is applied. It doesn't make sense to the newbie until someone explains it to them. After that, it's easy enough to do but it does our brains process what's going on every time we turned the light on and off. We believe that's overkill and non-intuitive. But, it's a pretty minor complaint as the switch action and quality is excellent. At the end of the day, one has to hold the light switch for two seconds to turn on and off.
- Price: $110.00
- Claimed Lumens: 450 Lumens
- Light Head Weight: 128 grams
- Installed Weight: 128 grams
- Run Time: 1.5 hours
- Measured MTBR Lux: 44 Lux
- Measured Lumens: 421 Lumens
The mount is pretty simple hoop style with a plastic tightening knob for tool less mounting on to the handlebar. The light can be aimed left to right with indexed positions on the mount positions.
Helmet mounting is not available at this point but with any helmet mount from other manufacturers that simulates a handlebar pipe on to the helmet, the Lezyne mount will work for helmet use.
MTBR Actual Lumens and Lumen Hours Measurements:
This light measured 44 lux ont the MTBR Lux setup. In a laboratory environment with an integrating sphere, it measured at 421 actual lumens.
This is the most exciting field in lights today as 500 lumen self-contained lights have become very affordable. For comparison, the competition is at:
Serfas True 500 $150.00 – 43 Mtbr Lux
Niterider Minewt 600 Cordless $150.00 – 50 Mtbr Lux
Dinotte XML-1 C $169.00 – 51 Mtbr Lux
Light and Motion Urban 500 $160.00 – 53 Mtbr Lux
The Lezyne Super Drive is not the brightest but it is the most compelling because of its quality and $110 price.
We also want to note its honesty in reporting. Claiming 450 lumens for a measured output of 421 lumens is one of the most honest we've seen to date as the industry usually 30% off.
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- Great light output for $110
- Excellent materials and construction with aluminum body
- Good reflector and lens quality provides a clear and artifact-free beam pattern
- Field replaceable battery is a great feature for additional run time
- USB charging plug is well protected against water and the elements
- The shaping, heatsinking, anodizing of the case is impressive
- Non-intuitive switch action for turning on and off
- No helmet mount available at this time
Bottom Line:
This is a ground breaking new light from a new light company. They could sell a few of these lights at $250 so we suspect they will sell a lot at the $110 price.
The question most people will want answered is 'Is it bright enough for trail riding? 450 lumens does not sound like a lot'. The answer is yes. It is a great beam pattern that accomplishes a flood and a decent spot at the same time. Also, it is bright enough as you can see in the photos. And although it only claims 450 lumens, it actually measures the same at 44 Mtbr lux as the first Magicshine MJ-808 that we got last year that claimed 900 lumens.
And the real bonus is if you want it brighter, buy two. If you want more run time, buy more $10 Lezyne batteries.
Value Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Overall Rating: We can give this light 5 stars already but the we'll put a tiny chink in its armor for lack of optional helmet mount and the quirky light switch logic. 4.90 out of 5 Stars
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Using a Serger + T-Shirt Maxi Tutorial Reviewed!
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I love this! Thanks for sharing Kelly's review and pics. As a plus-size sista, this was very encouraging.ReplyDelete
I'm so loving Mimi and Kelly right now,
Charlene -aka Marley's Crafty Momma
Hi Mimi,ReplyDelete
Two weeks ago I was in a fabric store looking for fabric to make another pencil skirt as well as the maxi skirt using your tutorials. I turned around and the girl standing next to me was reading your blog on her phone and looking for fabric to make a dress like one you'd worn. We both stopped and started talking about how much we love you and your blog (we live in NY).
Sorry for the problems you've been having. Hopefully they'll be resolved soon. In the mean time, do not stress it, I'm sure all of your readers like me, look for you on FB, Pinterest and at blogspot, cause we love your blog.
Thank you for all of the tutorials (love them all). They are great! I'll send pics of my dress when I make it. Thanks for sharing all of the wonderful information that you do. Look forward to seeing the new site.
Hi Mimi. Recent fan and lurker here. Just letting you know that your posts are still coming up in my Google Reader just fine so your RSS feed must be still working perfectly. Hang in there. Hopefully all will be sorted soon.ReplyDelete
ps: Love love love that t-shirt maxi. If only I sewed!
Yay, Kelly! Fab job on your new dress.ReplyDelete
Ditto what Red Studio said - you're showing up on Google Reader, no prob.
Your post are coming up just fine for me in Google Reader as well. I loved reading what Kelly had to say and seeing her dress. I don't really have a need for t-shirt maxi, but hell I'm thinking I might need to order it just for your secret tips.ReplyDelete
Both of you ladies look fabulous in your maxi dresses!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing pics of your fan. Her pics are just examples of how your tutes work for all sizes. Thanks for inspiring!!!ReplyDelete
LOVE IT!! That fabric reminds me of Missoni. Go Kelly!! (^_^)ReplyDelete
BTW...we're patient with you Mimi we know it's not your fault. Since I've been reading and following your blog, everything you've posted has been done in excellence. It's obvious you work hard at keeping this blog up to date with fresh content etc. So don't stress. #ithappens (^_^)
Kelly looks amazing! work it Queen!ReplyDelete
Mimi that's awesome to highlight how your tuts work for everyone! You are very inspiring! Also, great job Kelly!ReplyDelete
Hey Mimi, I just purchased your tut and can't wait to make a t-shirt maxi (or maybe a knee length dress) for fall. Kelly's dress looks great and gives me the confidence to work with knits, something I've rarely done. Thanks.ReplyDelete
Hey Mimi - I was one of the ones searching for your blog the past few days and then I went to your FB and whew! I found it :). I just purchased my first serger so thanks for that video tut :)ReplyDelete
Hi Mimi, sorry to hear about the probs your having, I'm sure us followers will find you no matter what happens or where you go. I know there are quite a few of us that followed you from blogspot to wordpress back to blogspot again, so don't think you're gonna loose us so easily.ReplyDelete
That being said, love the dress. It really is flattering to every figure.
looove the shape of this dress!ReplyDelete
also, just to let you know, i found you thru another bogger and added you to my bloglovin immediately. no issues there, you pop up every time you post, at least there's that!
i have a custom domain thru godaddy too, but haven't had problems (at least i think).
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I'm sorry about the domain problems that you are having Mimi. I tried to go the the mimigstyle.com one and panicked because I couldn't get my dose of "mimigspiration" (yes, I also have a folder with all your downloadable tutorials saved under that name too). So I found you on Pintrest, discovered you'd done it again, and promptly went to Google to find your facebook for an update. I'm ordering your tutorial right now and cannot wait to start sewing tomorrow! God definitely has a way of testing patience but He's also good at giving that extra nudge. I think there must be something new and wonderful waiting for you in the future. Thanks for the mimig-spiration : )ReplyDelete
Wow, Kelly did an excellent job! It looks absolutely wonderful on you! You did good! Great tutorial Mimi . I will be trying this too.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much Mimi for including my pics on your blog. Thank all of you for your kind comments. Just another reason I love the supportive sewing/blogging community. Such a timely video on serger threading/use. I sewed this entire dress on the serger because my sewing machine kept eating my fabric.ReplyDelete
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this serger vid you posted for ME!!! Yes, I am taking it personally! lol. I was just given a serger by an aunt who moved to Cali and I have been scared to touch the darn thing! She just gave it to me and then left! I didn't get a quick tutorial on how to thread it or anything! YIKES!!! I was happy to have it and so was my fiance! If she hadn't given me the serger now, one would have surely been on my X-Mas list for him to get. LOL! I just didn't know what to do with it, but I feel encouraged to give it a shot now. So thanks again!ReplyDelete
BTW, Kelly is rocking that dress! :-)
I'm so glad I found you! I have been going crazy the last few days. Google needs to fix this issue!!!ReplyDelete
I love, love, love this!!! Green is my favorite color. Looks like it's time to break out the sewing machine!
Just because i saw this picture of Kelly with the dress on, I am going to purchase the tutorial. Because when I saw it on you I thought there was no way it would look good on me.. Shout out to kelly for doing the review and thank you for being awesome enough to make it..ReplyDelete
BTW, i had to give the ladies at my job the link to your blog because they were stalking my cubicle like you had moved and i did not tell them.ReplyDelete
I LOVE your blog! Your sense of style is amazing! What I love most, though, is that you don't seem to be arrogant--for lack of a better term--in your look and your posts. I think that you are probably the most fashionable person whose blog I follow and yet your posts always seem "down to earth". And though I don't sew (yet), your blog really makes me want to do so! Also, thanks for posting about Kelly and her pics of the t-shirt maxi! As a plus size woman, I was hesitant to buy the tutorial! Seeing her made me wanna go ahead and buy it and try it! Thanks to you, and to Kelly!ReplyDelete


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Project is second Joe White Maltings system to use Puron membranes
Koch Membrane Systems, Inc. (KMS) will provide membrane modules for a membrane bioreactor (MBR) for Joe White Maltings of Ballarat, Australia. The project, which was awarded to Tenix Alliance Pty. Ltd., is the second Joe White Maltings wastewater treatment system to use PURON MBR submerged membranes.
The MBR plant will be used to treat wastewater generated in "steeping" barley to convert it to beer malt. This process essentially involves soaking the grains until the moisture content reaches about 45%. After about 21 hours, the hydration stage is complete and the liquor is drained off as wastewater to be treated for reuse.
Joe White Maltings is the largest malting company in the Southern Hemisphere. The Perth plant where the first system was installed is Australia's largest combined industrial MBR and reverse osmosis (RO) water reuse facility, turning difficult-to-treat plant wastewater into a stream of reusable water that exceeds current municipal drinking water standards. The Perth MBR system was commissioned in March 2006, and the RO system followed in April, allowing the expanded malting plant to ramp up to full production capacity in June 2006. Full analytical testing on several samples of the reverse osmosis permeate water has measured well within all current Australian Drinking Water Quality Guideline parameters.
"Malt making requires significant volumes of water in the steeping and germination processes. The implementation of the new system from KMS will help us reduce water usage and will be a valuable contribution to water conservation in Ballarat," said Gary Hughes, general manager of operations at Joe White Maltings.
MBR systems are used for some of the toughest wastewater treatment applications, including sewage treatment for municipalities and treatment of wastewater for the beverage, textile, food, paper and chemicals industries. The PURON single header design supplied by KMS uses a free-floating membrane fiber tip combined with the centrally located air scour nozzle to deliver optimal solids management and reliable operation at peak flux rates, while using 50% less air scour energy than other submerged MBR membrane modules. Tenix selected PURON membrane filtration modules for the two Joe White Maltings water recycling facilities because the modules are energy efficient and the system is easy to operate, with features designed to provide significantly low lifecycle costs.


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Is Facebook an attractive shorting opportunity at current levels? We think the answer is yes, and here's why.
The stock trades with a premium valuation despite major growth challenges, and the social media industry is becoming fragmented as competition picks up.
Shares of Facebook Inc. (FB) are currently priced for the best possible scenario. Despite trading at more than a 35% discount to its IPO price, Facebook is still valued at roughly 42 times earnings estimates for this year. This, despite the fact that earnings are only expected to grow by 7.5% in 2013.
There is basically only one reason a stock should trade at this type of premium valuation: expected growth
It makes sense for investors to pay a premium for companies with high growth prospects because eventually, the company's earnings will grow into the current inflated price.
But in Facebook's case, the growth prospects clearly don't match up to the optimistic valuation. Looking at the future prospects for earnings, and the competitive risks the company faces, it appears that investors are treating Facebook with way too much optimism, and are setting themselves up for disappointment.
Where Will Future Growth Come From?
To justify paying 42 times earnings for a company like Facebook, you have to be able to make a SOLID case for long-term growth.
The biggest challenge that we currently see for Facebook is the fact that the company already has 1.1 billion active monthly users. So in terms of potential subscribers, the low hanging fruit (users in developed nations with internet access) has already been picked! There simply isn't room for significant long-term subscriber growth because Facebook has already saturated the market.
Sure, the company can continue to add new users as a larger portion of the emerging market population comes online. But for the most part, the affluent internet users are already well acquainted with the internet, and those who are likely to use Facebook have already taken the plunge.
So if earnings growth can't come from a significant increase in new subscribers, Facebook will have to grow profits by further monetizing it's existing subscriber base. But there are significant challenges with this growth assumption as well…
One problem area for the company is that users are increasingly migrating their Facebook usage to mobile devices.
Mobile accessibility was supposed to allow Facebook to capture a larger portion of user's time (and thus give Facebook more opportunities to serve advertisements). However, increased mobile usage has led to shorter increments of time when users are actually engaged with the site, and it has been challenging for the company to use the smaller screens to effectively serve ads.
So even though Facebook has been successful in capturing a major chunk of time subscribers spend on their mobile devices, the company has not been able to effectively monetize this outlet.
At this point, Facebook is looking for additional ways that it can increase the amount of time that users spend on its site. Facebook's latest project appears to be a news aggregating service which tailors news articles for mobile devices.
I can't think of a project that is father off base from Facebook's core strengths! The company's website was built as a social gathering place where individuals can communicate and share life experiences. Adding a news reader service dimply dilutes the brand. (Plus, the news aggregation business is already a saturated market!)
In its quest to further monetize its reader base, Facebook risks alienating its core user base, and making itself more vulnerable to competition (we'll get to that in a moment).
From an earnings growth perspective, there are basically two major challenges:
- Subscriber base saturation: Facebook can not dramatically expand its user base
- Monetization challenges: It will be tough to make significantly more money from its existing base of users
Rising Competition Will Stifle Further Growth
In addition to the internal growth challenges the company faces, the company also has to deal with threats from outside competitors.
Chief among these competitors is Google+, the Google Inc. (GOOG) version of Facebook. Google+ may have started out as a fringe concept, but the social media platform is quickly reaching critical mass. At last report, Google Plus had 359 million active users – now 1/3 of Facebook's active subscriber base.
As Google+ continues to expand, there will be more incentive for users to defect away from Facebook. Social media is all about the network effect, and now that Google+ has a wide and active user base, it will become more attractive to additional users who may have overlooked the concept to begin with.
Google has some very strong natural integration features that will help it to woo users away from Facebook. Think about the synchronization with YouTube, GMail, and all of Google's other personally customizable features.
Fragmentation of the social media market is a significant risk for Facebook. If users become more willing to pick and choose which social media platform they want to use, it will further diminish the monopoly that Facebook has historically enjoyed.
To counter the threat from competitors, Facebook has to make significant investments in subscriber acquisition costs, as well as continually adding new functionality to its platform. The company already spent $1 billion to purchase Instagram, and the jury is still out on whether the acquisition will be accretive or not.
High costs to bring in new subscribers, or to build out (or acquire) new functionality, will detract from near-term earnings. With near-term earnings weighed down by costs and growth challenges, investors will continue to be hesitant to pay a premium price for Facebook's stock.
How Low Could Facebook Potentially Trade?
When the investment bank analysts set a target price for Facebook, they typically look several years out into the future to determine what future earnings could be. Setting aside the natural bias that these analysts have to offer bullish opinions (does anyone really believe that the Chinese firewall between investment banking and research departments works?), it is next to impossible for these analysts to accurately determine what the company will earn in 2014… not to mention farther down the road.
Even 2013 estimates are unreliable at this point, but if the $0.57 cent consensus number is correct, the stock is trading at about 42 times forward expectations.
Also, recent revenue trends may be flashing a warning sign. For the last quarter, Facebook posted a sequential drop in revenue, and also saw it's year-over-year revenue growth rate decline. Revenue estimates for upcoming quarters also indicate a gradual deceleration in year-over-year revenue growth, which raises questions regarding long-term profit assumptions.
As the broad market falters and economists worry about how interest rate increases will affect the economy, investors are increasingly embracing a "risk off" mentality. As risk tolerance declines, valuations for growth stocks should contract.
A valuation of 20 times this year's earnings estimates is still a respectable valuation for a "growth company" which currently has an installed subscriber base of 1.1 billion users. Of course, if Facebook's stock trades down to a multiple of 20 times earnings, the stock would be priced at $11.40.
Of course any deterioration in this year's earnings expectations could cut the potential price even further (both due to lower estimates AND a lower PE multiple). But even using the current consensus of estimates, we can make a plausible case for Facebook losing 50% of its value.
Looking at the price action for Facebook, a series of lower highs and lower lows indicates a loss of momentum from the late 2012 rally, and implies that institutional capital is rotating out of the stock.
At this point, we are looking for attractive spots to build short exposure. Of course you can always check out our real-time trading decisions by signing up for a risk-free 14-day free trial of the Mercenary Live Feed.
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Apple Grabs iPad Trademark From Fujitsu
Well, this is cutting it close. With the iPad just a week from market, Apple has finally taken ownership of the iPad trademark, which was previously assigned to Fujitsu.
The mechanics of the transfer aren't entirely clear. As Patent Authority, which first spotted the new assignment, notes, Apple (AAPL) challenged the validity of the mark last September. The company then requested a trio of 60-day extensions, presumably to negotiate its purchase from Fujitsu, which had been using "iPad" as the name for a Windows CE point-of-sale device it has been peddling since 2002.
Launch Day iPads Sold Out iPad Available at "Most Best Buy Stores" This Saturday Apple Grabs iPad Trademark From Fujitsu
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Nvidia is upbeat concerning news that the world's largest genomics institute is launching a cloud-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) bioinformatics research service accelerated by Nvidia GPUs.
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China-based BGI has combined automated pipeline analysis with software and tools to be integrated with the industry's largest sequencing platform. The intention is to provide information for biologists, bioinformaticists, and physicians to submit and receive an automated analysis of DNA sequencing data.
BGI carries out groundbreaking work in genomic sequencing of a wide range of life forms — ranging from plants and E. coli to the giant panda — to develop medicines, improve healthcare, and develop genetically enhanced food.
NOTE: Website bioplanet.com defines bioinformatics as follows: the application of computer technology to the management of biological information so that computers are used to gather, store, analyze, and integrate biological and genetic information which can then be applied to gene-based drug discovery and development — the need for bioinformatics capabilities has been precipitated by the explosion of publicly available genomic information resulting from the Human Genome Project.
Nvidia says that analysis of DNA big data will be massively sped up for genomics research and that this EasyGenomics cloud service features hybrid computing systems powered by Nvidia Tesla M2070 and M2075 GPUs, which accelerate the DNA sequencing data analysis in conjunction with system CPUs.
"By enabling larger numbers of researchers to accelerate DNA sequencing data more easily and affordably, we hope to help facilitate the use of genomics for clinical diagnostics as a practical component of health care, as well as for complex disease research," said Dr. Lin Fang, vice president at BGI.
"GPU acceleration enables scientists to analyze DNA sequencing data faster than was ever possible, reducing the time from five days to just five hours. Once fully deployed in the cloud, we anticipate EasyGenomics could one day revolutionize genomics research."


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VANCOUVER — All is well with Vancouver Canucks assistant general manager Laurence Gilman, who got first-round draft pick Brendan Gaunce signed and also survived an emergency appendectomy.
Gilman was rushed to hospital early Sunday morning and had his appendix removed. He returned home early Monday afternoon.
"Still a little woozy," he said.
Gaunce, an 18-year-old centre, was selected 26th overall by the Canucks at this summer's draft. He signed a three-year entry-level deal for the maximum $925,000 per season allowed in the collective bargaining agreement. He also received a 10-per-cent signing bonus.
Gaunce is expected to play this season for the Ontario Hockey League's Belleville Bulls. He had 28 goals and 68 points in 68 games with the Bulls last season.


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What's the real status of Jon Gosselin's love life?
Romance rumors have trailed the "Jon & Kate Plus 8" star since he and estranged wife Kate announced their split on the TLC show weeks ago, and on Monday, the star will have the chance to clear the air when he sits down in New York with E! News – following Kate's own interview on "Good Morning America" on Monday morning.
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However, Kate Major, a tabloid reporter who claims to have quit her job over Jon and joined him in the Hamptons for a recent dinner date with Michael Lohan, isn't waiting to speak out.
"I definitely think Jon has feelings for me and cares about me a lot," Kate told E! Online.
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But she said she doesn't know what the 32-year-old father of eight is looking for in a relationship.
"This time I'm not sure what he wants to do," she said. "I mean, who can really close the book at 32?"
She claimed to E! that she's in touch with Jon now, though most of their conversations are over the phone.
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"I think Jon just needs to spend time to himself," Kate said. "I mean, there are many days that I wish that I talked to him in person instead of over the phone. But that's the way it has to be right now."
She's even willing to cool off the relationship for the father of eight's sake.
"If we're better off as friends and that means that people kinda leave him alone and just let him be the dad that he wants to be, then I'm willing to do that for him," she said.
Meanwhile, Jon's relationship with Hailey Glassman, who he took to the French Riviera before being linked to Kate Major, is also up in the air.
"What began as friendship has grown into something more," Jon told People of Hailey in July. "[We] only recently began dating."
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The Tech 2 Anti-Air Flak Artillery are mid-level fixed-position anti-air defenses. Their Flak cannons are direct fire weapons, but the shells explode in mid-air, potentially damaging several aircraft at once. Flak artillery can be built on water or land. They are great for defending mass extractors from air raids, or really anything from air raids. They should comprise a plurality or majority of your AA defense unless you really love SAM launchers.
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Tech 2 Anti-Air Flak Artillery is unmatched at destroying Tech 1 aircraft, taking them out in groups before they even reach their target. They also fare quite well against Tech 2 aircraft. Against Tech 3 gunships and bombers, they are incapable individually of dealing with this threat... they are simply unable to deal enough damage quickly enough to prevent T3 aircraft from completing their mission. If you build several Tech 2 Anti-Air Flak Artillery turrets with overlapping fields of fire and protect them with a shield generator, they are a formidable force against almost any enemy aircraft. Any base with SAM launchers should keep Flak Artillery around; twice as many as there are SAM launchers is a good formula. The flak's higher rate of fire can finish off enemy aircraft and help avert the overkill that SAMs are prone to.
Weaknesses Edit
The Tech 2 Anti-Air Flak Artillery has trouble damaging the fastest air units in the game such as Tech 3 air superiority fighters or T3 spy planes. Build several SAM launchers to compensate for this deficiency.
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The 4 Tech 2 Anti-Air Flak Artilleries all cost the same amount. While each has unique weaponry and inflicts a different amount of damage per second, their overall performance is very similar, however, the UEF flak has the most damage per second and health, though it is not much ahead the others. The Seraphim weapon by far has the least DPS, nearly 20 less than the others for the same cost.


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Thanks to a pull-request from friend of MQTT @zer0c00l, GitHub now has the ability to publish an MQTT message whenever a repository has a change pushed to it.
To get your repository publishing, find your way to its admin page.
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Words of Encouragement
I have visited this place a year back. Perfect place for a family / friends gathering / entertainment. Rides, Dining, traditional are good.
We went on a bulk booking school trip, it was a memorable day for the school children, parents and teachers. Right from entry gate up to exit gate...it was never a dull moment.. the traditional dancers, potter, cook, acrobat dancer, song and dance, puppet show, maze, boating and lunch was ...
KARTHIKEYAN VEDAMANI , chromepet chennai
Great place to visit and for a evening hangout. Traditional Dinner and snacks. Varieties of entertainment. The entire family enjoyed. Had a real experience as if we were in Rajashtan for an evening.
Mani, Chennai
very good show and they are very respective
G.murali, chennai
Well..visited this place a couple of days back..The place is really serene,clean and the ambience is very good..Rajasthani village setup,folk dances, puppet/magic shows were quite exceptional & the dinner was excellent..There were few performances missing that has been listed as part of d package..B...
Kousalya, Chennai
Really a good place to enjoy with your friends... N also tasty food... Already been there thrice.. :) 30th sep 2015
Sonam, chennai
Nice Place - resembles the Rajasthani culture. Great Hospitality. Good place to spend time. Camel Safari / food / snake & ladder / snacks - good memories...
Kamala Kannan, Chennai
We had a gala time there. A wonderful time there .kids enjoyed there a lot .
visvanathan., villupuram
We had a gala time there. A wonderful time there .kids enjoyed there a lot .- visited 20th Aug 15
visvanathan., villupuram
exquisite décor, great atmosphere and delectable food; we truly enjoyed the visit from our little granddaughter to us oldies! VISITED AUG 2015
Subashri , Chennai
Please improve the quality of food. Food is like spoil and not hygienic. Roti is not fresh , one of your employee told clearly that rotI was prepared in morning and we are serving you in evening. Please visitors do not go management is very bad.do not waste money.
Shailesh , Chennai
Toady i am going with my family & friends to enjoy....... excited.....
SRINIVASAN, Chennai
My family from USA kids never seen INDIA village before, I think this will chokidhani will be surprise for them will warm welcome and food they offer with love. I think they will enjoy.
Going to visit on this Sunday with my family and my neighbors... I am soooo exited!
meera suresh, chennai
it would have been nice if they allowed us to dress in there traditional dress:)
vishnupriya, chennai
I went last friday 15-may-15,children are enjoyed with camel safari and horse. But I expect more about food items. We welcomed buy jaljera water and plain water. that is the welcome drink. food varities are very very good.--visited may -2015
Manikandan, chennai
Today I have visited and so awesome to have fun and d camels over thr so cute like rajthrrajasthanhave liked all.......ll
darshan, chennai
Super place! Had a very nice time!!-mar2015
P SARMILA, Chennai.
shyju, chennai
Have been twice there.Nice place.Lots of fun especially if you are going in group and of course the good food doubles up the joy. Staff is courteous.Should visit at least once. Kids will have their gala time and will sure like to visit again.- march 2015
Richa, Vellore
An Awesome place had a good time with my loved one... very neat.. beautifully maintained... delicious food... very good place for enjoyment- visited march 2015
manoj kanth, chennai
Superb food and superb atmosphere created - visited march 2015
Nurav Kumar, Jaipur
I like Rajasthani food especially dal bati....But It is located far away from my place city people will have great place to have a good food.. March 2015
Lokesh, Chennai
Hi... This place is really wonderful & had a lovely time with Family..
Karunya, Chennai
super place
vinol, chennai
I had a magical experience at this place.It was more fun with my classmates than with my family...
srikaulini, chennai
Hey, We about 15 of us visited this place. Nice experience. Enjoyed Camel, horse rides and carts. Enjoyed dancing with professionals. Had a good welcome drink, chats and extraordinary delicious dinner (unlimited) served with good hospitality. Had mehandi. Superb environment. Satisfied with the amo...
Mrs. Nirmala , Chennai
a good place ...loved it:) visited on 25th dec 2014
ayurika tripathy, chennai
it was a very wonderful & joyful sight.- visited 16th dec 2014
geeta rani, chennai
This is really a place with Peaceful atmosphere with good ambience.... Enjoyed events like camel ride, horse ride, Bullock cart, sai baba , hanuman & Vinayagar temple, Mehendi, Rajasthani Dressing, Shopping , Food ,etc., Moreover it is a place of peacefulness & friendly environment.... visited- Dec ...
Saranya Senthil, Chennai
Hi I have heard of this place. Very eager to visit ,hopefully will visit in couple of months.
Pari, Chennai
WONDERFUL experience. Amazing food!!! I recommend to anyone. Visited - Nov 2014 Merrillville- United States
Joe Culley, Merrillville
At the outset pls accept my sincere thanks and my family members,as you and your management has made that day of 6th Nov a memorable occassion for us. I also thank both of u for patiently replying to our queries with management discussion, The food served was with a tinge of difference. The service ...
Balajee, kANCHIPRAM
Thank you so much for making our visit memorable. Appreciate all your assistance. with lot of best wishes 'Visited on 1st Nov 2014'
Krishna kumar- Singapore Consulate, chennai
this village is fabulous and is the most amazing village type place i have ever seen in my life - visited 2nd oct 2014
malavekaa, chennai
I wanna again to b in fun@chokhidhani,feels to cool n nice.nxt month my friends b-day party will b@chokhi dhani(Chennai)- visited - sunday sep 2014
Rajeshp seervi , chennai
I had been to this wonderful place on 3rd Aug'14 with my family and we really enjoyed the evening. My grand daughter, aged 4, enjoyed the most as she was dancing with the folk dancers throughout. We are also thankful to their staff members, as they promptly returned a purse of my daughter, whic...
Unnikrishna Menon, Chennai
its my pleasure to see this type of place!!!!! its really Super nd Awesome !!!!!! everyone must watch this in life time****
seenu sha, kanchipuram
Very nice place... A must visit in Chennai!!!
Manish K., Bengaluru
i am waiting for my exam to complete after i am planning to visit this place
Ramiz Hyder, chennai
this is the best family spot and we felt like we are in rajasthan and food was very good and absolutly it is a best place for vacation it is excellent - visited may14
kts anjana, chennai
Wonderful, I never ever had seen such a place. Everyone should visit the place for relaxation. - Visited on 5th may
sarvan, chennai
Its a great venue to be for the weekend with the family. 600/- per head is really reasonable. Awesome place with lot of things/rides to visit we visited on 25th apr-
Kousal Ram, Chennai
Glad to Visit May 4th 2014 with My Wife To celebrate My Marriage day in this village. Waiting for the day
Ganesh Maha, chennai
choki dhani is a beautiful place where we can enjoy the rides- 6th apr- 14
revathy, chennai
The Place is very nice and exciting. I danced with traditional gumar dancers and it was great fun. I just loved the food.!! visited on 30th march
Deepika Chinchill, 9 Years, Chennai
We went as 9 friends on 23rd mar. The food was nice and the environment and ambiance was super. All the things are in a reasonable price. we enjoyed a lot. Thanks to Chokhi dhani for making our eve superb.
Ankit Gupta, Chennai
very nice,beautiful place
kandan, chennai
Fantastic place to relax and spend time. A great cultural place for school students. It will surely help the students to remember the great cultural history.
Gayathri.S, Chennai
planned for a visit with with all my company mates, hope it ll b wonderful day in chennai after a long time...
Sobhit Kumar, Chennai
gonna go tomorrow with my friends waiting to see the place. its awsome in images , hope its the same when i see it...
vidhi, chennai
Suitable outing place during evening near Chennai
anand, Banglore
Very nice place to visit. I visited the place on 12th Jan. Food was excellent. Well maintained. Need to have more animals, so that the same animal doesn't have to drive the carts throughout the evening.
Smitha, Chennai
It is so amazing...!
Gopikrishnan.P, Chennai
superb place!!!....enjoyed like anything...food was awesome....hospitality was great...events were also nice....great place to hangout with friends and family...loved it!!!...
VINIT KUMAR, chennai
Excellent Artwork. This is the place where you are away from busy life in Metro City Chennai. Perfectly installed. Food was awesome ..yummmmmm. Enjoyed every bit of moment spent here.
Manish Kumar Sinha, Chennai
Fabulous trip....i had been here on 28/12/2013 with family....everything was fabulous...the food was awesome...the rides....the entire ambience was superb....wud love to come again and again!!!!
Eshwar Salivati, Chennai
It was a awesome place, the people were very kind and doubt it was one of the best places I have seen. Keep it up
Asmi aparajita, chennai
it is the best holiday spot in asia.very fascinating and enjoyable place.
R.cheruba angeline, chennai
Wait.. It is not too long. We the L&Tites are coming on 5th of next month. We will enjoy the whole program and will post comments after our visit.
An awesome wonderful heaven.A colourful fest.I have visited on 10 december 2013 with my school.mail.com
Saiakshay, chennai
chokhi dhani is the most happening place in chennai.
vikas jain, chennai
It is indeed a different experience. We had never been to Rajasthan but we felt, seen and tasted Rajasthan in Chennai. Hospitality of the attendants are really good. Ambiance of the dining place is excellent. Kids really love the place, right from able to just run around to different rides. The l...
Prabakaran, Chennai
Really a good entertaining place... We enjoyed a lot!!...
kumaravel, kanchipurm
Good idea but STUPID marketing. There should be more time allowed to use the attractions. 4 pm is too late for admission.
Arun Gupta, CHENNAI
very nice place in chennai we went on 29 oct a special evening for us
shobala, nai
semaya iruku chance ey illa i like this rajasthan style.I am happy when I went to this bungalow.I am passionate with arts...........
Pavithra, chennai
A heavenly experience from start to finish! Truly honest to the rich culture and heritage of Rajasthan! The food was superbly delicious like the ambiance and all other performances by people there. Only request - either remove the boards "No Tips" or advise the staff not to suggest for tips.
Suhas, Chennai
After seeing the website, I plan to have our team outing... Will be there soon.....
Sundar (Man In Action), chennai
beautiful ambience,rich food,warmth atmosphere.So reminded of culture and tradition .A mind relaxing and refreshing place to spend a good day .Amazing
Akshatha, Chennai
very nice place.today only visited.awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shravan, Chennai
Planned to visit along with my family on this Diwali...Awaiting to see the images in live....
Amba, Chennai
Superb environment. Good hospitality, everybody can enjoy for wat they paid.
Gokul, Chennai
great way to spend an evening with the family in pure Rajasthani Shtyle. right from the entry feel so good, treated royally at each stop. one thing that i was concerned about is the tipping. eventhough there were sign boards saying no tips but the performers were always expecting from you. We reall...
Dr Santosh Thomas Samuel, Vellore
The ambience is spectacular at choki dani and the food was delicious.its fantastic
Parvathi, chennai
We visited with family................Had wonderful experience of Rajasthani Culture...... Highly recommdation to viist this place
Sanjeev Srivastava, Chennai
hai its really nice place to enjoy with peace may be with family or with close friends
raj chennai , chennai
Its really a good place.. revives the culture of our country and to make proud of ourselves on the beauty we have around us
Yaseen, chennai
Hi Guys... Waiting to watch this wonderful event on 5th Nov 2013 with my whole family..
Sunil. K, Chennai
I visited on 22nd of Sept 2013 and it was an amazing place to visit with family. In Chennai it is totally a path breaker to see, learn other cultures and to taste their cuisine. I unfortunately forgot to carry my camera and had to satisfy with my mobile photographs. Would go again in another occasio...
Ram, Chennai
The best place to spend with our family/ friends out of our city life and to get the feel of living in Rajasthan within 1 hour travel from Chennai ;) Loved it...
Venkat G Rajen, Chennai
A colorful place for everyone who want to experience a new world and have joy of village like, will surely recommend everyone about this.
Pradeep, Chennai
I visited Chokhi Dhani, Chennai on 15th September 2013 along with my family. Its a beautiful place to see. Whole evening, we felt like living in Rajasthan. It was a totally different experience. All the events arranged, were good. Food and service was also excellent. Its a family entertainer place.
Aijaz Baig, Chennai
Truly a nice place. I visited this place on the 7th Sept, 2013 along with my family and we had a rocking time. My 18 months baby girl enjoyed to the core. But one thing I would like to suggest - please stop cruelty towards animals. Please stop bullock cart ride. I felt so sad after seeing those oxes...
Amrita Phukan, Chennai
Visited last month and was impressed. The staff and the performers were very courteous and respectful. The food was excellent and in particular the service rendered. My grandson two years had a whale of time. But the lighting in the pathways needs to be improved particularly for children safety.
Venkatesh, Chennai
A very nice place to visit with friends and family. Hospitality is awesome. Food is also very good. Fun unlimited.
Vartika, Chennai
Wanna come here but exams are on.... Will visit it soon.... The comments itself are inviting..... Photo gallery is amazingly lovely :) :) :)
Tritu Crete, Chennai
Great place to spend our time with family n friends
V.Sanjay Dalmia, Chennai
By seeing the website itself, I have decided to visit & spend time with my family & friends for sure.. Even the website is pleasing...
Mohan Kumar, Chennai
WOW!!! Such a wonderful place to visit....Had an excellent time with my CPS school friends and teachers....Wish to visit Chokhi Dhani again with my parents soon and to treasure all these beautiful memories forever...
Shazmin, New York
Really a good entertaining place... We enjoyed a lot!!
Jayachandran, Chennai
Fabulous for day trip and not that far from Chennai. There is so much to do and the architecture is beautiful. Staff is very warm and friendly. Must visit!
Deepa Bhatt, Chennai
Beautiful place in India. This is one of the most beautiful place in the world. Dnt miss it!
Senthil, Chennai
One can relax and spend time with family and friends from busy week days. Worth to visit...
Dillip Mohanta, Chennai
Excellent place to understand culture & food. Service need to improve like accepting credit card facilities at all counters including rides, games, food, etc.
Ajay Kumar Jain, Chennai
We visited with family on 22nd June 2013. Great experience. We have decided to visit again as this time we reach late and could not enjoy all that was available. Lovely food and great service. Keep it up. It may help if you can create a concept of card based collection of money at various counter (l...
Subramaniam P G, Chennai
A wonderful place which fills our heart with soul stirring memories....... Workers at chokhi dhani have a very good hospitality.....
Kousalya, Chennai
Excellent Artwork. A place where you find yourself out of busy life in Chennai. Just perfectly done.They make u feel like a king. Keep it up guys.
Ayon Das Gupta, Chennai
Wonderful place ! A must visit !!!
Manish K., New Delhi
I ate here with my husband and his family. They are a Rajasthani family. The food here is spicy, tasty, and authentic. You are served thali very traditionally, on a big plate with several small bowls into which different foods are added very quickly by guys running around with pots and ladles. The m...
Jim Booch, New York
We enjoy the Rajasthani folk dance. Chokhi Dhani is too good! I loved it very much!!
Graham Lurrman, New York
Amazing! A must visit... One can actually experience the tradition of Rajasthan. Wonderful visit.


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Dickeson, Montroville Wilson, b. 1810-d. 1882
Extent: 0.8 linear foot (the collection consists of two catalogues and twenty three folders of material. the two catalogues are bound and housed in one box measuring 17" by 12.5" by 2". photocopies of the catalogue are contained in three folders in the archival box along with twelve additional folders of material. the remaining eight folders are oversized material)
The Montroville W. Dickeson Collection is a record of Dickeson's expedition to the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys to investigate the origins and archaeology of the North American mound builders. Interested in collecting from an early age, Dickeson left his medical residency and traveled in the South from 1837 to 1844 pioneering in the use of trenches in excavation and strata and cross-sections in description. The collection consists of catalogues, maps, drawings, renderings, photographs, cross-section drawings, and advertising material. Dickeson displayed his collection on his return to Philadelphia and commissioned the Mississippi Panorama painted by John J. Egan, an itinerant Irish artist. Dickeson's collection and the panorama were displayed at his own museum, in subscription lectures, and at the Centennial Exhibition in 1876 in Philadelphia. Dickeson engaged in ceaseless self promotion but mostly published in local venues and in serialized format. His advanced archaeological techniques and the catalogues of artifacts from Southern sites no longer in existence, though praised, are not well known.


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I am not sure of my opinion on eating soy. I have read so many conflicting articles that I honestly don't know what to believe. I think that eating soy a few times a week should be fine. I prefer Rice Dream over the Soymilk so I have been using that instead. Who knows. I really like this Scrambled Tofu from Vegan with a Vengeance. I cut open the tofu container and let the water drain out. I then place the tofu inside of a few sheets of paper toweling, pressing out the additional water. I leave it in the toweling while I chop my mushrooms and onions. Heat olive oil or PAM in the pan, add onion, mushrooms and spinach, as well as any other goodness you'd like in your tofu. I then add cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, a bit of garlic flakes. I then remove the veggies and place onto my plate. I do this because I am going to fry up the whole pound of tofu, will then split it into two meals, but I want all of these veggies with my scrambled tofu. I'll add other veggies when I'm ready to eat tofu #2. I kind of crumble the tofu into the pan, in pretty big chunks. It will break up more when I move it around with the spatula. It takes about 5-7 minutes to heat up, I then place my veggies and spices back into the pan for a few stirs to mix the flavors and whala! A wonderful breakfast after my run morning run.
The scrambled tofu has 20 grams of protein, 6 grams of fat in my one serving.
I received many emails relating to my last post. The most asked question was 'what are you eating?' I'm not eating a whole lot differently that I was, other than I skipped the animal products.
Breakfast has been steel cut oats with a splash of Rice Dream and berries or the scrambled tofu with a wedge of cantelope or a smoothie with fruit and veggies, who knew spinach could be swirled into a marvelous smoothie without tasting spinach-ie?
Lunch has been a huge salad of spinach, baby greens, carrots, peppers, avacado, cucumbers, onion with chickpeas mounded in the middle, or a wrap with leftover tofu and spinach and lettuce, or a wrap with brown rice and beans with salsa and avacado or a black bean patty piled with veggies and a fruit on the side. Vegan with a Vengeance has a recipe for the patties; I made a dozen and froze them. I just pop them out of the freezer and microwave. Instant goodness. I haven't tried the grocery brand Boca Burgers or Gardenburgers or the fake Breakfast Sausage items. I haven't tried any of the vegan junk food items. I've pretty much been using 'real' foods.
For dinner I've been eating huge salads or the peppers stuffed with risotto (I had 4 of them!) or the Brocolli Quinoa I made from the cookbook as well. Most of the recipies make 4-6 servings so I have them for a few meals! I like that.
Inbetween meals I'm nibbling on nuts and fruit, veggies dipped in hummus, I'm drinking water with lime, with lemon, green tea.
I feel radiant, full of energy. Is this crazy? Maybe. For now I am enjoying it. I'm going to cook my way through Vegan with a Vengeance, trying some of the vegan desserts for the weekend. Troy 'dared' me to bake the carrot cake. He loves carrot cake. It will be interesting to see how it compares to his favorite Williams Sonoma Carrot Cake.
Today I'm making the Chickpea Brocolli Casserole. Tomorrow I'm trying out a Vegan with a Vengeance waffle recipe for the boys breakfast without telling them first. I love it!
Isa has a Vegan Brunch cookbook that was released earlier this summer. I told myself I would wait until I tried 25 of the recipies in this book before I purchased it. I wonder if I can hold out? I am really enjoying cooking veggies new ways, in different combinations so I think I can hold off and use this book fully before delving into her next one.


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Tiffany's Prediction
Last week, while putting along in our electric tricycle through a crowded
"How long will it be before we take it for granted again?" I asked Tiffany. "You know, before we forget to be patient and start complaining about less-than-important annoyances again?"
"Three weeks," she replied.
Now, I'm sure she was just being facetious, though we were both maybe a little too excited to leave this aspect of
Personal Contradiction
When I was on the plane, I was disappointed in China Air. I was hoping to have an individual screen to watch the programs I wanted (more airlines have upgraded to this service on Trans-Pacific flights). The plane was also old and dirty. The cheap China Air headphones flickered, making any radio or movie audio channel impossible to enjoy. My seat's reclining button was broken, which increased the difficulty to sleep and caused a sore neck.
In these moments of despairing realizations, I remembered a Chinese phrase that I heard often in Tianjin (really an anthem of Chinese psyche): 没办法, which means pretty much "there's nothing you can do about it, so don't waste energy over it because it will only hurt you in the end." This phrase helped me cope many annoying Chinese inconveniences before (like traffic, waiting in lines, personal space issues), and it helped me again this time. This phrase has made me stronger mentally, more patient and kind. It only takes an attitude adjustment! (and some practice)
However, as I stepped onto American soil (actually foreign-manufactured airport tile), it only took about three minutes before I caught myself falling back into old American attitudes. Behind me in the immigration checkpoint line were three elderly Chinese ladies also from my
So what happened? How could I change my own expectations so immediately because my feet suddenly stood in
American Life
Not that we have a monopoly on impatience or anything, but, why is it that so many Americans are so quick to be upset when things don't go exactly how we expect, or when we are slightly inconvenienced? Endemic road rage. Violence with little thought of potential consequences. Saying words with the intent to hurt or offend. Not stopping to help people in need though it may take only a short moment. These are evidences, to me, that we have a serious social problem, and it must be recognized at the individual level in order to be solved. Is it selfishness or are we just a little too inflexible to break from our routine, quickly becoming irritable and unreasonable?
I just heard a man angrily say, "I've got some nasty letters to write when I get back. You know, United [Airlines] should have a way for people transferring flights to not need to go through security again." I thought, is that reasonable cause to write "nasty" letters? (Sir, your "nasty" letters serve only as a self-serving forum to complain, not the altruistic means to improve their business you've justified it to be. If you sincerely wanted to improve the system, you could write a 'diplomatic' letter, or you could politely use the suggestion box in the corner of the room.)
"I hate standby. I HATE it," said an angry someone hoping to fly to
I lacked the words (or the courage) to convey to these people the miracle that a heavy piece of constructed metal would soon leave the earth, somehow fly through the air, and take them to distant places in a matter of hours. Why can't we be more patient and grateful? Then, we will be empowered with positivity instead of negativity.
I compared these attitudes of my countrymen with that of a blue turbaned Punjabi Sikh man from a Northwestern Indian village, with whom I held a very fulfilling conversation in the
If you've made it through this post, I hope that you will be a little more patient and flexible about any inconveniences that may happen to you today, and hereafter. You will be happier, and more people will want to be around you. We have much to be thankful for, and we don't need to move to other countries to recognize this revolutionary principle if we will just open our eyes and think of the incredible conveniences that surround us every day (remember, we didn't use to have all of the technology we have today that makes our lives so much easier… just think about it!). Though I don't claim to be a master of this concept (as seen in my own examples), I hope I will never forget this principle that was solidified for me in
Let's be grateful. It will empower you with happiness. We have so much to be grateful for; we have much to be happy about.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
We're Home!
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
ABC video project
Well, the way my school oddly works is that we have class for about 3 weeks after final exams where nothing affects their grades. It's like babysitting because they have no desire to study; they've already received their grades and they are excited for summer break. We usually just watch movies as we waste the day away.
In one of my classes, though, we decided to make a music video as we waited for time to pass. So here it is:
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Monday, July 07, 2008
Where's the Beef? Korean Beef Imports
Disclaimer: I hesitate to write this post because I fear that I may offend my Korean associates if they chance upon this site. Please know beforehand that I have high respect for my Korean friends and students. There are some points of ideological differences that I wish to address between the West and Korea, though.
Korean protests over American Beef
American Beef Imports
Because I was previously unaware of the Korean ban on importing American beef, I was surprised a few months ago when a large number of my students (at the Korean International School) talked incessantly about eating, and then dying from, US imported beef. As they wrote sentences to practice the new grammar patterns, many of them alluded that American beef is, in fact, the greatest threat to life itself. American beef is the devil.
I soon learned that the new controversial Korean president had signed a bill to overturn the American beef ban despite widespread fears of Mad Cow Disease. Apparently, the media has determined that President Lee cares more about Korea's relations with Washington than the Korean health issues. They also added rhetoric to spark widespread action that he cares nothing for the safety of thousands of school children who would literally go insane from the beef he sends to primary schools because he hates school children. Well, isn't it obvious? And it seems that the masses ate up the media's claims; millions have hit the streets over the past few months to shout their beef with US beef.
Korean Pseudo-science Perpetuated by the Media
The issue (in combination with other ones I've recently heard) sparked my curiosity about Korean logic and beliefs to a whole new degree. At work, I often hear about questionable Korean scientific conclusions which have been 'proven' by the all-knowing Korean scientists, like:
1) Kimchi cures bird flu, SARS, and most other diseases,
2) if you don't blow-dry your hair before bed, you'll get chronic headaches for the rest of your life,
3) tongue-cutting--if you cut the piece of tissue that connects your tongue to the bottom of your mouth, you will not have a Korean accent when you speak English (many parents will do this to ensure good English skills in their kid's future)
4) if you aren't in a deep REM cycle by 10pm you'll be short in stature when you grow up (my office-mate is vehement about this with her three children and she strongly appeals to science to prove it),
5) fan death--if you sleep with a fan on in an enclosed room, you'll die (the fan steals all the oxygen causing you to suffocate; Korea regulates that fans actually have timers installed as a safety device; the media actually reports cases of fan death often on news programs)...
The multiple times I've questioned Koreans I know about their sources on these issues, they are quick to declare that it's all been proven with scientific evidence, though they don't know anything about the specifics. When I've asked who proved it, they say, "the scientists!" (And yet Korean students' math and science test scores are among the highest in the world. Explain that one to me.)
What's the risk?
World statistics list 208 victims of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (Mad Cow Disease) from 11 countries since the disease was first reported in 1996, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Only three of the cases were in the US. Two of the three almost certainly contracted the disease in the UK (due to the fact that they had not been in the US long enough for the 10 year incubation period by the time of diagnosis). The third person very likely ate contaminated beef in Saudi Arabia. (His history does include annual trips to the US, allowing for a slight possibility that he contracted the disease in the US.)
With nearly 100 million cows in the US (and millions more that have been slaughtered since 1996), and only one possible domestic CJD case existing in the history of the US, I feel safe in concluding that there is a significantly low risk to eat American beef. Though Koreans have demonstrated their excitability over many issues of seemingly small importance, this one has created the need for a significant riot police presence to quell the masses... How could such a slight health risk incite such restlessness... unless it is about something other than beef, right?
What's it really about?
I've read many arguments from both Koreans and foreigners alike who claim the protests are not so much about the beef, but as an outlet to express their discontent with their newly-elected President Lee Myung-bak. Other people argue that they fear importing American beef will disturb the pricey Korean beef industry, which they have tried hard to protect by limiting imports in order to keep prices high. I agree with them that the issues run deeper than health concerns.
Of course, Westerners and Koreans have a very different way of problem-solving. Being Western-educated, I think it is much more reasonable to be upfront, direct, and honest about issues to get the desired result. After working at the Korean International School, I realize that it is usually impossible to do this in Korean circles because of cultural restraints; directness is often associated with aggressiveness, which is widely frowned upon in Korean social situations. It is true that many people recognize that there are deeper reasons to protest US beef, but in my experience, I still believe that most of them view the deeper problems only as side-issues to the main health concern, of course perpetuated by claims from the media.
So, to me, it seems like the media is implementing this propaganda campaign in order to mask their discontent with the real issues in their political fight, by controlling the malleable population like a marionette. The media knows how and what strings to pull to get them to act, which has a powerful effect because the real issues alone won't unite the masses enough to get them out on the streets; there needs to be an overlying threat to Korea, so they sensationalize it.
Back to the Beef: Korean DNA
The media, no doubt in cahoots with "the scientists," went as far to blame weak Korean DNA as a cause for national panic. They claim that Koreans are more susceptible to Mad Cow Disease than any other race, even though no Korean anywhere in the world has ever contracted it, even among the Korean-American population. When a prominent Korean-American (and US Beef eater) in the L.A. area spoke up to disprove the claim, he was quickly labeled as a puppet of American ideals and a hater of the interests of the Motherland. I've also heard accounts (though I haven't seen the source myself) that the media has purported that this is a Washington scheme to weaken the Korean race, and slowly eliminating them. Now, if that were true, I would join the riots myself.
How serious has it gotten? Well, people have been protesting and demanding changes since April. The Prime Minister and his cabinet offered to quit in order to take the blame away from the President. President Lee's approval rating dropped under 20% after only four months in office. Just yesterday, President Lee finally dismissed three top ministers in a desperate grab for an image change. The media has accomplished their goal in cunningly directing the public to fight their political battles. Seoul is in chaos. The riot police have gotten a lot of practice in crowd control. Koreans feel empowered in their anti-American sentiment. I am determined never to live in Korea. Their country is safe from Mad Cow Disease.
The following sentences are quotes from my writing students about the issue. While I understand that they are only high school students, their attitudes echo that of their countrymen. These convictions have infiltrated the entire education system and are not questioned by any other Koreans.
"As the government is asserting to harm the health of the citizens and the economy of Korean beef, Korean people will not stop to parade on the street until their requirements would be accepted."
"It is very dangerous to people. If you eat American beef, you must die."
"Korean's DNA is clearly weak with mad cow disease. Scientists found that Koreans have more opportunities to get mad cow disease."
"Koreans are the easiest to suffer mad cow disease of the world people." "Therefore, Korea population will be less and less."
"Korean's DNA is weak with mad cow disease."
"People won't import American beef because it is not safe at all."
"First of all, American beef contains BSE which causes mad cow disease."
"In addition, these imported cows are not only used in the restaurant, but also in daily necessities, for example, in spices and diapers." (huh???)
"According to the scientists, Koreans have the highest rate of getting mad cow disease than any other people."
"At least 300 people have died out of MCD in America, but if they import it to Korea--who has the highest rate of getting mad cow disease--there is no guarantee that they will not get disease." (really only 208 in the world)
"Most American beef which comes to Korea has mad cow disease."
"The government said that they will spread American beef because lots of kitchens in schools, companies and restaurants."
"American beef can keep friendly relationship with America, but it can't defend the country and citizens."
"They are mad cows; it will kill many people."
"The cows that we plan to import have mad cow disease. It will give the disease to many people."
"Korea is the only country that still imports American beef."
"Koreans have the highest percentage of getting mad cow disease."
pictures are taken from (a great article!): http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/06/south_korean_protests_over_us.html
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Saturday, July 05, 2008
This can't be right...
Kyle's ice cream flavor personality is:
Is this what my life has come to? The way I see it, the only connection I have to Vanilla ice cream is a shameful yet persistent urge to buy to Rapper Vanilla Ice's 1991 big screen cult classic,"Cool as Ice."
So, how can this be? Vanilla ice cream is not only boring, but also completely dependent on other flavors and add-ins to truly be enjoyable (with the exception of Breyer's Vanilla Bean recipe). I guarantee that if I took this scientific Internet survey 5 years ago, I would be something much more exciting and in-your-face like...
...a 4-gallon tub of Birthday Cake flavored ice cream with frosting swirls, sprinkles, and other sugary goodness. I would be so potent that one spoonful of my delight erases all signs of sleepiness for another 5-6 hours, at least, when taken late in the night, and may even temporarily cure my narcoleptic compatriots. Of course, there would be a Mr. T design on top when you open the delicious, energetic, and motivational tub of inspiration. There's no way I'm plain vanilla, right? I'm way more complex than that.
I need some encouragement... and not that "there's a lot of great things about vanilla" bologna. I'm looking for the truth-mingled lying variety that will falsely build my self-esteem until I can come to terms with my current boring personality traits on my own time table. Sorry, Tiffany. Sorry to all of you, for what I have become.
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High definition is all very well, but do the new generation of Freeview HD receivers justify their price? Aside from two high-def TV channels (so far) - ITV 1 HD and BBC HD - receivers like Icecrypt's T2200 receiver are not much different from their predecessors, right? Wrong. If the T2200 is anything to go by, we're going to get more for our money than just two HD channels.
For starters the T2200 is fast. Super-fast, in fact. Channels are tuned-in quickly, and skipping between channels, calling-up menus and using the remote are faster and less frustrating than ever.
The T2200 also has an ace up its sleeve in the shape if a USB 2.0 slot. Mounted on the front of this tiny set-top box (it measures just 260 x 190 x 46mm) behind a flap, that USB slot makes it possible to play a host of digital media files from a memory stick. It plays MP3 music and displays JPEG photos, of course, but more surprising in the T2200's ability to play DivX and even DivX HD (MKV format), M2TS and MP3 video files.
That puts the T2200 streets ahead of most of the major manufacturer's Blu-ray and DVD players, but it's not just this diminutive deck's native file compatibilities that's got us excited; it's that they're handled so well. As well as being lightning quick to play digital files, it's possible to skip back to the nicely presented translucent file list on a USB stick while a video plays underneath. Once playing, video files can be skipped though at an impressive 64x speed.
Video quality is excellent, whether from the high-def TV channels, SD channels, or from DivX files, with a bright and detailed picture provided. We used the T2200 with an indoor aerial (One For All's SV9380 Full HD antennae) in an area that has "gone digital", and the digital signals were impeccable.
So too are the T2200's onscreen menus. Its EPG is particularly impressive; this white/yellow/grey menu fills the whole screen and displays programmes for the next 3 hours for seven channels at once, while a smaller list of channels can also be called up from the remote. Complete with Freeview HD logo, the EPG is deliciously high resolution and manages to squeeze in graphics that display the time and date (7 days' programme information can be called-up).
While quick and responsive, the T2200's lightweight remote can feel a little small and cumbersome to use, with too many of the buttons too tiny and fiddly, though the major controls are comfortably positioned.
Favourite channels can be stored easily while a short synopsis of each programme is presented for a few seconds when a channel is switched to.
Aside from its ins and outs - an HDMI, a couple of Scarts, USB, two common interface slots and an optical audio out - there's also an Ethernet port on the rear. This brings the spectre of future online services via a software upgrade. The makers also tell us that the T2200 will soon be able to record programmes to a USB stick (or an external hard drive attached to the USB port) via a software upgrade later this year; the evidence for this is already on the remote control, which contains a record button close to the dedicated digital media controls.
Perfect for those wanting access to Freeview HD channels for the World Cup, the T2200 goes further by offering DivX and DivX HD playback. Add a great user interface, quick operation and some future-proof connectivity, and this tiny Icecrypt proves a great introduction to DVB-T2 transmissions.


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Because it's virtually a sacrosanct feature amongst blogs as far as I can tell and because I always like to showcase my stuff anyway, here are, via the data from Google Analytics, the ten most viewed posts on this blog in the year 2009 (ie – since Preliator's inception last July). Some of these posts I truly am proud of, and others leave me scratching my head as I wonder, "how in the hell did that make the Top 10 list?".
#10: "I just want to know what her problem is" – October 30
Wherein I comment on a report that states that there are numerous cases of men in British Columbia, Canada, who claim they've been kicked in the balls in the streets by a random woman, apparently for absolutely no reason at all (on their part, that is).
#09: The science of pedophilia, morality, and free will – December 26
A reader brings up two interesting medical cases of people who suddenly began showing pedophiliac urges after brain injury, when they had been seemingly perfectly "normal" until then. Also brings up deep questions regarding morality and free will.
#08: Men, wanna live longer? Stare at boobs! [Updated – hoax!] – December 10
A specious report on a supposed German study that (supposedly) concluded that staring at women's breasts was healthy for men and increased their lifespans. Even though I apparently fell into believing this was genuine like an idiot until informed otherwise, that still didn't stop this post from being the eighth most visited post of the year. Weird. (But, on the other hand, I just knew that title would get me somewhere in terms of page views.)
#07: "Does faith make you happy?" – December 18
USA Today's Faith & Reason blog asks whether faith makes people happier in general than a lack of faith. An anti-religious rant of mine ensues in which I affirm that, yes, having your head and heart filled with fluff about how a supreme being is in control of everything and watching over you, and how your enemies and other nonbelievers are gonna fry in Hell, does tend to elevate your spirits.
#06: Only in the Nanny State of Britain: when the victim is the one jailed and not the criminal – December 15
A man and his family are terrorized by a knife-wielding house-robber and his crew, are tied up and threatened with death. Unfortunately for the robbers, the family father escapes, gets help, and proceeds to whack the living shit out of the burglar. And then gets jailed for 2.5 years – whilst the burglar gets nothing. Hope those bruises and cuts really sting. My sympathy for weapon-wielding burglars and would-be murderers is just about nonexistent; sorry.
#05: Another example how atheists should not go on Fox Newz – December 23
Not unless they wanna be mocked and bullied, as was poor Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-founder of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, when she was "interviewed" by Faux Newz bitch Laura Ingraham. Infuriating video.
#04: As if we needed more evidence demonstrating how pot is not the devil – December 14
Not only is marijuana not gonna kill you (unless you're beaten to death for driving too slowly on the highway), but it might even actually help your brain, as research finds that an agent in street-sold weed actually promotes neurogenesis (ie.: creation and development of braincells) and may help combat anxiety and depression. (But then, any pot-head can already attest to that.)
#03: Another rant on how not all animal sex is animal abuse – December 19
Another one of my rants on the unfairness and cruelty of the persecution, both social and legal, faced by people who engage in sex with animals when the animal is not harmed in any way, shape or form. Spurred on by a particularly insensitive and royally dumbass quote from a law enforcement official about how, apparently, having sex with female horses makes Michael Vick's horrific brutality towards dogs pale in comparison. Unreal.
#02: What it all comes down to … – December 18
In which I post a comic in which the problems with acting in the face of Global Warming all boil down to: "What if Global Warming is a big hoax and we all create a better world for nothing?". Damn straight. (I sorta suspect much of the traffic that bumped this post up to the #2 spot is due to the source site being Pharyngulated, itself.)
#01: Saying that labeling children is wrong = FASCISM!!!1!! – November 20
It's no surprise that this post is my #1 – it has, to itself, 20 times more comments and is responsible for up to a full quarter, if not a third, of the blog's total traffic. It all started as a casual dissection of columnist Ed West's "FASCISM!!!" nonsense in the Telegraph regarding the British Humanist Association's "Please Don't Label Me" bus ad campaign which told people not to label children along religious or political ideologies until they're old enough to choose for themselves. A perfectly reasonable message. Ed West didn't think so. So, I tore into his silly article … and my little post was tweeted. Which truly kicked the ball down the snowy mountain and started a hell of an avalanche.
(Yes, don't worry, I have noticed how all but two posts were posted this last month of December; that doesn't change anything. The point of this list is to enumerate the top 10 most visited posts, regardless of whether they're chronologically clustered together or not.)
Well, this is obviously my last post of the year. It's been a long one, full of both excitement and misery, brilliance and sheer, bottomless-pit-esque stupidity. But then, so is every year, no? So: see you in 2010! =P


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This rare treatis was only recently discovered in deep China, a translation of an ancient Tibetan text that itself was a translation of an ancient Indian, or possibly Leng based text. It describes a mythical Ven House, the House of the Dragon. This text describes, from what we can tell, the nature of the Dragon within Ven society, culture, mythology, and politics, as well as a few of it's literary uses.
More precise looks into the text find that it is actually an analysis of Ven mythology and operatic tradition. There is no records of a 'House of the Dragon' in any of the official law excerpts we can find, and incredibly few of the Pillow Books even suggest of it's existence, almost always the Dragon is described as an event, something sublime and overpowering in it's perfect beauty, that moment of wonder. Very occasionally, a pillow book mentions someone as being "Blood of the Dragon".
There is never a mention of the House of the Dragon in any direct sense, but some scholars have come to believe that because there is mention of the "Blood of the Dragon" there must be a "House of the Dragon".
This is a fallacy. The "Blood of the Dragon" is a character or figure occasionally found within Ven literature, it represents someone who is innocent, someone who is untouched by anything except the wonder of the world. They have no concept of Shanri as "The Great Enemy" instead seeing boundless wonder in creation. While normally such a figure would be seen as naieve and a vulnerable, even inviting, target within Ven culture, one who is "Blood of the Dragon" is marked by the fact that they inspire wonder in all around them in the Opera, they are a figure representing untouched innocence and wonder. They are a treasured figure to be protected. Usually, throughout the course of the work, they bring a kind of temporary redemption to the rest of the characters in the Opera. As the opera goes on, the "Blood of the Dragon" will slowly appear to be working towards, or acting as a catalyst for, the eventual redemption and absolvement of all figures within the Opera, leading to a happy ending.
This is inevitably cut short. Something, whether a tragic accident, madness, or the jealousy of someone who is beyond redemption, ends the life of the "Blood of the Dragon" and so dooms everyone involved to a torturous and unfulfilling death.
The Blood of the Dragon, as a character, is rarely someone who is outside of their Spring Season, one example has them as a Winter aged Ven, but that work is so unclear on the circumstances that it is hard to see how the character functioned within the narrative.
From what we can tell. Someone who is "Blood of the Dragon" was purely a symbolic and literary figure, with no actual presence within actual Ven society. A nearly messianic figure within the narrative, a figure who embodied the wonder that "The Moment of the Dragon" was supposed to bring, whose life is inevitably cut short to further damn and doom the rest of the cast within the opera.
WARNING! The Dragon's Virtue of Wonder and the 'Blood of the Dragon' Trait is never to be used by a player. Ever. It is a literary device for a very specific kind of character.
Wonder is a virtue that may be taken, and stacks with Beauty for the purposes of storing style. Further, it can be used in place of any action or to supplement any action. It may even be used to roll for a weakness. However, Wonder is rolled AGAINST the Blood of the Dragon NPC in the following circumstances:
-If a figure driven to madness or possessing the color yellow attacks them.
-If a natural disaster can bring about the end of their life
-If another figure has become jealous of them and seeks to end their life.
Still working on a trait "Blood of the Dragon"


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Their have been multiple blogs about how to Twitter. You have just signed up because it is all the rage and you think it could benefit your brand or your business. You sign on and then you get confused. Where do I go from here?
Classic examples of confusion include signing on and then posting once and then disappearing never to be found again? This does nothing for building your reputation or for being apart of a community.
What are the benefits of being on Twitter? You can build relationships, share ideas, and create something bigger then you could on your own.
Now that I explained why Twitter…
Here is what everyone wants to know. How do I use this once I get there and sign up.
Think of Twitter as your favorite talk radio station. You have callers that call in… these are your @ messages. @ messages are used to talk to a single person over the network. Everyone can read them and you can use them to build your community based on interests, if you are looking for a job, or to re tweet or (RT) something. When the talk show host is talking, he/she is talking to the masses all at the same time. This is why I am using this comparison.
When you Direct Message someone that is like taking a phone call off the air. You just want the message to between the sender and the receiver. Everything is limited to 140 characters this feature is also sent to your mobile phone if you have your account set to mobile.
To build a community you need a few things and the best way to build a great network is by participating. By replying to @ messages and DMs and not by participating in Auto DMs but by being authentic you build a community. By Re tweeting (copying a message w/senders name and @in front of it) you build up your network and pass on valuable information that you feel should be passed on and shared.
Another way to build your network is to participate in a few chats. A few popular ones include #journchat and the NEW #blogchat. You use # hash tag when you want to have something searched and this becomes a chat. This is where everyone can read your posts if they are in your network or not. If you are in the journalism realm Monday nights at 8 CST #journchat hosted by Sarah Evans (@prsarahevans) is a great way to share ideas. To search you go to the main page or go to http://search.twitter.com/ and type in a keyword or phrase.
With all of these features you are probably confused. There are a few applications to make your life easier. www.tweetchat.com is a great way to handle the chats. You don't have to refresh anything and you can set the delay time to refresh your screen. I discovered this last Sunday and I love it.
Twitter.com does not refresh. You miss a lot of things once you get the hang of Twitter by using it. If you want to look up your new followers and check things of that nature it is ok. You should really use these two cool apps depending on your memory space. By downloading Adobe Air and then either using www.tweetdeck.com or www.twhirl.com depending on what you are looking they will make your life easier.
If you wind up with a lot of followers and want to keep up with the people in your field then I suggest tweetdeck. The downfall is that it eats up about a 1.5 G of memory. So be prepared for that when it hits your computer. Twirl is better if you are using multiple accounts. You can post on all of them at the same time.
I hope this makes Twitter a bit easier to understand.
You can follow me @jfavreau. Thank you for reading. I hope this helps you in your future Tweets!
If you have any questions you can always ask.


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Basic Income
Simon Birnbaum
The idea that states should provide a means-tested guaranteed minimum income for citizens who are unable to meet their basic needs is widely shared and has been a central component in the evolution of social citizenship rights in existing welfare states. However, an increasing number of activists and scholars defend the more radical option of establishing a universal basic income, that is, an unconditional income paid to all members of society on an individual basis without any means test or work requirement. Indeed, some political philosophers have argued that basic income is one of the most important reforms in the development of a just and democratic society, comparable to other milestones in the history of citizenship rights, such as universal suffrage or even the abolishment of slavery. Basic income or similar ideas, such as a basic capital or a negative income tax, have been advanced in many versions since the 18th century in different parts of the world and under a great variety of names. However, while these were previously often isolated and disconnected initiatives, basic income has more recently become the object of an increasingly cumulative research effort to shed light on the many aspects of this idea. It has also inspired policy developments and given rise to experiments and pilot projects in several countries.
Comparative Political Regimes: Consensus and Majoritarian Democracy
Matthijs Bogaards
Ever since Aristotle, the comparative study of political regimes and their performance has relied on classifications and typologies. The study of democracy today has been influenced heavily by Arend Lijphart's typology of consensus versus majoritarian democracy. Scholars have applied it to more than 100 countries and sought to demonstrate its impact on no less than 70 dependent variables. This paper summarizes our knowledge about the origins, functioning, and consequences of two basic types of democracy: those that concentrate power and those that share and divide power. In doing so, it will review the experience of established democracies and question the applicability of received wisdom to new democracies.


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Ensuring the preservation and restoration of species and habitats in Saxony, by offering free advice and relevant qualifications to land users.
Projects & Practice
Total results: 3.
Using digital technologies to re-establish the connection between young people and forests.
Agritourism Monitor Farms are rural businesses opened up to wider community groups, other rural businesses and related professionals for site tours, working groups and open discussions.