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After the recent playtest, I've reviewed and updated quite a lot of the rules today, I've also updated the Free-Taiwan Mission Hack to reflect the changes in the rules. To summarise the changes: I've made Bioware and Cyberware Talents just 'Augmentation' now. Added a number of Magical Adept SFX. Added some more descriptions to the […]Read more


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As most people know, I make my own cleaning products. Cheaper and eco-friendly. This is a change of pace though.
I am hosting a Trash Cancer party this weekend, so as a host I was sent a box of goodies and samples.
I love the smell of the Vaska detergent. I did some research online and it is CLOTH DIAPER SAFE. Naturally, I did a load today with a sample to see how it works. The diapers are on the line drying, but I noticed no smell on them when I took them out. I am not a fan of scented laundry detergent, so this is a good thing. What was also good, was the fact there was no ammonia smell.
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Welcome to Eat Comfy, Go Lightly! We (Tudy and Tali) started this blog as part of a bigger project to figure out ways to make delicious comfort foods figure friendly, healthy, and most important – guilt-free! We hope you enjoy our tips, recipes, stories and discoveries – and hope that you'll share your thoughts by commenting!
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- Bordeaux Wines 101
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Smart Bordeaux focuses exclusively on Bordeaux wines and Vivino brings you tasting notes on a wide array of wines from Bordeaux. Bordeaux Wine Trip makes travel in Bordeaux wine country easy and allows you to prepare for an unforgettable trip.
Smart Bordeaux: available on i-tunes and Android, this app was created by the CIVB (Bordeaux Wine Council) in 2010. This tool allows you to discover the wines of Bordeaux by scanning the label, the barcode or you can search by name. With wines exclusively from Bordeaux, this app gives extensive information about the winemakers, terroir, blend, tasting notes, and history of the families and châteaux, with links to Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.
The Smart Bordeaux community updates the database daily.
Vivino: Wines from different regions of the world, with many from Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur AOCs. Simply take a photo of the label and Vivino will find the reference: tasting notes, food and wine pairing, terroir, blend, prices etc.
Created in 2009 by a Danish society, this app is update every day thanks to the vivino's community. Available on Android, I-Tunes and Marketplace (windows phone)
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Bordeaux Wine Trip: the perfect app for travel in the Bordeaux vineyard. Bordeaux Wine Trip gives you a ton of information on wine tourism in Bordeaux: chateaux, bars and restaurants, accommodation, points of interest, events, and visits. Seven rubrics with tasting notes, information about the place, itineraries, suggestions…
Created by the Bordeaux Wine Council and the Regional Tourist Office, Bordeaux Wine Trip and Aquitaine Wine Trip and are both available on Android and i-tunes.
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Sol-Gel Materials for Energy, Environment and Electronic ApplicationsSuresh C. Pillai, Sarah Hehir (eds.)
This volume provides expert coverage of the state-of-the-art in sol-gel materials for functional applications in energy, environment and electronics. The use of sol-gel technology has become a hotbed for cutting edge developments in many fields due to the accessibility of advanced materials through low energy processes. The book offers a broad view of this growing research area from basic science through high-level applications with the potential for commercialization and industrial use. Taking an integrated approach, expert chapters present a wide range of topics, from photocatalysts, solar cells and optics, to thin films and materials for energy storage and conversion, demonstrating the combined use of chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering in the search for solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time.
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HIT Entertainment is back at it with their latest DVD release, Playtime Pals. Playtime Pals is another in the line of compilations that provide children and their parents a number of different snippets of shows. This time, viewers can take on Bob the Builder, Kipper, Thomas & Friends, Barney, Fifi and the Flowertots and Fireman Sam in the course of an hour. Throw a bonus episode – Roary the Racing Car in Roary Cleans Up His Act and what results is something that will undoubtedly be in DVD players for months after the initial purchase. Continue reading "HIT Favorites: Playtime Pals (DVD)"
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QuickDraw 500 DLX Vaporizer
We were lucky enough to receive a sample of the QuickDraw 500 vaporizer for review in NeuFutur, and we are pleased to report that it is one of the most intuitive products that we have used. The device just requires a 3-second button press to get started after loading the chamber to heat, while an easy pull from the vaporizer will provide users with a solid mouthful of vapor. Continue reading "QuickDraw 500 DLX Vaporizer"
Alfa Vaporizer (goboof)
The Alfa vaporizer by Goboof is the perfect introductory vaporizer that bends a svelte figure with a great price point. The build quality of the device is rugged, crafted from a durable metal that will eagerly take any ding, drop, jostle, or abuse that one can put it through. Continue reading "Alfa Vaporizer (goboof)"
Storz & Bickel Mighty Vaporizer
Quite possibly the best handheld vaporizer that we have reviewed in NeuFutur, the Mighty vaporizer by Storz & Bickel allows purchasers to set the device to the perfect settings no matter what sort of material is being utilized. The device can use both solid and concentrates and shines in the usage of each, as the temperature dial allows for the optimum point. Continue reading "Storz & Bickel Mighty Vaporizer"
Firefly Portable Vaporizer
We received the Firefly Portable Vaporizer for review a few weeks back and were astonished by the ease of use, versatility (with the concentrates add-on pads), and the duration of the device's battery. Taken together, these factors make for one of the best vaporizers that we have reviewed. The device is ergonomic, fitting easily in the palm of one's hand, while the loading process is sufficiently simple to decrease the possibility of any material being lost. One only need remove and replace the magnetic top plate; the Firefly uses decent magnets to ensure a tight seal. Continue reading "Firefly Portable Vaporizer"
Muad-Dib Concentrate Box Kit
The Muad-Dib Concentrate Box Kit is the latest product by the Magic-Flight company, and it actually improves on the overall aesthetic of the original device. There is a certain steampunk flair to this concentrate rig, which is priced at $169. There are not arcane directions or a variety of different options, ensuring that one will be able to open the box after purchase and get the device rolling without much in the way of familiarization. Continue reading "Muad-Dib Concentrate Box Kit"
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Grenco is working with Snoop Dogg for the release of his latest album, Bush. For this collaboration, Grenco has created a sub-$150 package that includes a digital download of "Bush", a flower pot and seeds, and a custom BUSH G Pro vaporizer that is uniquely designed to Snoop's specifications. The color scheme (cream and green) makes for a visually distinctive device. Continue reading "Snoop Dogg BUSH G Pro"
Pax 2 Vaporizer
We reviewed the Pax vaporizer a few years ago and were quite pleased at its durability and ease of cleaning. After months of heavy use there were a few problems with sticking and temperature sensing, but we were able to put the original device up when we received the company's retooling of the vaporizer. The Pax 2 vaporizer maintains the same overall look enjoyed by the original Pax – it is sleek, fits easily in one's hand, and comes in an array of colors that match one's personal preferences. Continue reading "Pax 2 Vaporizer"
Bacardi Dragon Berry (Rum)
Get drunk on the Dragonberry and watch free cable tv thanks to the free cable television deals at Tv-Providers.com, where you can also get a dish satellite antenna!
I was skeptical when I first received this rum for review. I'm not a big fan of Strawberry, whether flavored naturally or artificially. I'm not sure if it the inclusion of the Dragonfruit flavor or the care given the spirit by Bacardi, but they were able to make a solid rum that showcases its flavoring well. The nose of the spirit is similarly interesting: rather than having the Strawberry flavor creep out of the bottle, a quick wafting of the spirit's fragrance comes forth as a blend of the two present flavors. Despite the spirit's high proof content (70 proof, or 35% alcohol by volume), it slides quite well into a shot role. Continue reading "Bacardi Dragon Berry (Rum)"
Old Spice Red Zone Body Wash – After Hours (12 Fluid Ounces)
Throughout the last five years or so, we here at NeuFutur have been through countless amounts of different body washes, whether they be the store brand, Axe, or numerous other brand's efforts. We had not had the chance to give the Old Spice line a fair shake since it was introduced, so we were able to procure one of their "Red Zone" line in the After Hours scent. The scent itself is fairly mild coming out of the bottle, and this mildness is something that is conveyed to anyone that uses it. This avoids some of the overwhelming notes that are present in other brand's efforts. Continue reading "Old Spice Red Zone Body Wash – After Hours (12 Fluid Ounces)"


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Steuart Liebig / MINIM: Quicksilver (PFMCD023)
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Ellen Burr: Flute, Piccolo and Alto Flute
Jeff Gauthier: Electric 4 and 5-String Violins
Jeanette Kangas: Drumset, Percussion and Vibraphone
Steuart Liebig: C, Eb and Prepared Contrabass guitars
1-23: Mosaic – (51:38)
24: Chrysanthemum – (15:37)
25: A Single Rosehip Bursts in Praise – (12:21
Copyright 2004 Steuart Liebig/Sisong Music (ASCAP)
Recorded April 2002, by Wayne Peet
Mixed June and October 2003, and March and July 2004
by Wayne Peet and Steuart Liebig; all at Newzone Studios, Mar Vista, California
Jeff Gauthier plays 4- and 5-string electric violins made by Rich Barbera, and a bow made by some dead French guy.
Jeanette Kangas (formerly known as Jeanette Wrate) plays
Paiste cymbals exclusively.
Steuart Liebig plays Fodera Basses, uses the Raven Labs PMB-1,
and uses Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Flats strings (C basses) and Fodera roundwound strings (Eb and C basses).
Live Band and dancer (Belinda Cheng and John Dowell) photos by Anthony Cheng. Band rehearsal photos by Belinda Cheng.
Cover photos/montages by Steuart Liebig.
Thanks to David Poelman for digital assistance
Layout by Steuart Liebig and Jeff Kaiser.
Thanks Leslie, Anya and Aron.
"Mosaic" is a piece made up of 23 miniatures based on haiku. "Chrysanthemum" is a single movement of 14 parts. "A Single Rosehip Bursts in Praise" was written for a collaboration with choreographer Belinda Cheng for the Auricle Dance Company and premiered on 17 November 2002.
Mosaic: 23 Miniatures After Haiku
The idea for a piece comprised of a group of 23 miniatures for small improvising ensemble has been one that I had kept in the back of my mind and in small sketchbooks for some four years. I envisioned an ensemble in which I would be able to utilize some of the "prepared bass" and less "bass-like" techniques that I had been using for a number of years. Additionally, I wanted to write for some less-usual (for me) techniques for both tuned and untuned percussion and a standard melody instrument. Finally, after many years of languishing as only sketches, these miniatures were written in a fairly short time.
There were a few catalysts for this seemingly sudden turnaround. One was that I had just finished a long-term writing and recording project that consisted of four long-form pieces (now released as Pomegranate, on Cryptogramaphone Records) and, still feeling the creative ferment from that experience, needed the opportunity to do much shorter pieces that were formally less involved (though, as whole group, the overall structure does have some formal complexities and is pretty long!). The second was the decision to move from a trio setting to a quartet setting, thereby opening up more orchestrational possibilities. Third, I decided to base the pieces on haiku; rather than choosing specific poems, however, I chose to base the pieces on some of the syllabic rules of haiku—while hopefully achieving some of the brevity, feeling and wonder that one experiences from reading this sort of poem.
As such, these 23 pieces are all based on the number 17—a piece may have 17 measures, thematic material made up of 17 notes, etc. The overall piece is structured to have a solo piece (four) for each member of the quartet; a duet and trio for the different possible groupings in the quartet (six and four, respectively); and nine pieces for the full quartet. I tried to have contrasting sections and parts that referred back to other parts of the overall piece and to evoke differing moods and emotions throughout.
A Single Rosehip Bursts in Praise
This piece was written as part of a collaboration with choreographer/dancer Belinda Cheng. The title comes from a passage in the novel, Art & Lies, by Jeanette Winterson. The piece itself is broken into two major sections. The first is a sort of unfolding that the phrase suggested to me. The second is a more pictorial setting of the action in the book: three people (the characters Handel, Sappho and Picasso) on a subway, each with his/her own thoughts.
This piece is based on the structure of a sonnet: 14 lines of 10 syllables each. In this case, I have "cells" of 10 notes (stated at the beginning and end as two 5-notes chords) that I have treated in a more or less serial fashion in 14 discrete sections. That is, each written section of the piece uses only those 10 original notes, though they are reordered or split between the various players. Again, I have split the quartet that performs the piece into some of its component parts: each player gets a solo and there are four trios, the remaining six sections are for the full quartet. Again, I attempted to have contrasting sections. Whereas Mosaic is played in 23 sections with breaks, this piece is performed as one continuous whole.
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1 review for Steuart Liebig / MINIM: Quicksilver (PFMCD023)
Louis Lopez
Steuart Liebig has championed creative improvised music in Southern California for more than a decade. Seeing him in a live performance, you quickly realize that his ensembles are all about teamwork and cohesiveness. His passion spreads all around the room as Liebig and his bandmates explore each theme with a fresh aura. It's contagious. Before long, you find yourself stomping and tapping to the music as it winds its way through powerfully built themes and highly rhythmic episodes.
On Quicksilver, each member of Liebig's improvising quartet works collectively as well as individually. As leader, the bassist encourages each of his partners through interaction in their ensemble setting. They explore his written themes and follow his rough guidelines, while adding parallel statements of their own.
He takes his turn at the solo mic with expressive tirades that range from bombastic to downright eerie. A veteran bassist, Liebig worked with Les McCann for three years and moved in and out of various rock bands for a time. It's his experience with Julius Hemphill, however, that seems to have made the largest impact on the bassist's direction. Creative music takes to him naturally, with a world of fresh ideas at his feet.
Drummer Jeanette Kangas (formerly Jeanette Wrate) adds a powerful force to the quartet's voice on vibraphone. The mysticism of her vibes on the twelfth movement of "Mosaic" sets an incredibly dramatic tone. Elsewhere, she provides a dreamy quality that sets the mood appropriately. Three minutes into "A Single Rosehip Bursts in Praise," and again further on, she brings an intense and varied percussion quality to the ensemble that swings the unit, however briefly, with unquestionable fire.
Violinist Jeff Gauthier takes his time with a melody, stretching it out for maximum exposure and releasing it only when he's exhausted all of its energy. A highly charged artist with amazing technique, he provides the quartet with dynamism and flexibility. When he and flutist Ellen Burr move excitedly in unison, it's obvious that their relationship comes about intuitively. Without missing a step, the pair releases a long, exciting string of stretched ideas. They bring the sound of chamber music, as well, to this fascinating avant garde affair.
…Quicksilver has its fiery moments and pushes the envelope in new and exciting directions.
~ Jim Santella http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=16328
On this set bass guitarist Steuart Liebig shows none of his rock credentials and nearly no jazz affiliation. It's a set of European concert chamber music, thoroughly organised. It's hard to determine how much is improvised, how much written, how much just a filling in of sketches. Is this a compilation of recordings of various improvisations, rather than the recording of complex compositions which existed before the session?
This range of musical resources wasn't available to, say, Debussy, but its closest affinity is to Western concert chamber compositions which integrate matter from or imitate oriental and various folk musics from less far east. Sometimes you hear one, sometimes two, sometimes three of the performers in different permutations and doublings. Not all are heard on each of the 23 short sections of "Mosaic," but at moments of high excitement they're all working. The sections are called haiku; the central feel isn't Japanese but Western music trying to play decently Japanese. Yet although the bass guitar can play koto, and the flute be similarly oriental, the violins can sound like Bartok without a Hungarian accent, or maybe Britten. They seldom sound amplified. The jazz drum kit sounds merely like its import into a context like Ravel. The jazz rhythms are an import and not central.
There's no reason to call this music jazz when, for instance in the final number, the drive is strictly that of European dance or Asian ecstatic music, and Asia seems to rule, for all the flautist's ability to shrill and be edgy in no very oriental way. When especially duet passages, but also episodes of interaction crop up, the music is at its most interesting.
If vibes and bass-guitar seem unusual presences in post-1920 Western chamber music, this is quite singular, strange stuff. It's not crazy—far less unapproachable. The more conservative listener will undoubtedly feel simply puzzled, others intrigued.
Robert R. Calder, http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=16967
Even for the most jaded heard-it-all-before types with their esteemed weird taste in music, Quicksilver, the latest release by composer/bassist Steuart Liebig, can perfectly personify anyone's musical freakishness. Beyond the requisite jewel case, tray card, booklet, and polycarbonate disc, there's almost nothing else normal about this CD. Just listen through a couple of the opening tracks, a collection of 23 short "mosaics," and think to yourself: Now I've heard everything.
The music defies description, taking elements from all over the musical map. Listen for unmarked buried treasures—odd timbres, nonsensical outbursts, systematic melody lines that emerge more quirky than cold—just don't expect to stay anywhere for too long. Like a long road trip, the details of this music will quickly fade from your memory, but at the end of it all you'll still have the satisfaction of having gone someplace.
— RN, from http://www.newmusicbox.org/st_result.nmbx?id=71st06
Finding a meeting place between contemporary chamber composition and improvisation can be a challenge. All too often artists who spend their time in the more rigid confines of the classical world fail as improvisers, because they work most commonly with formal structure, where expression is defined in terms of subtle nuances in dynamics and phrasing. Pure improvisers, on the other hand, are sometimes too liberal, unable to work comfortably within a more rigorous form.
Still, there are an increasing number of artists managing to bridge the gap—and they're coming from both ends of the spectrum. The Kronos Quartet, on its latest disc, Mugam Sayagi, moved towards the centre on pieces that are formal in nature but demand the string quartet to be more overtly improvisational. And groups like Clogs, with a mix of players from both sides of the fence, create a music that blends the best of both worlds.
Contrabassist Steuart Liebig is an artist who has spent considerable time in both universes. Playing rhythm guitar at an early age for Les McCann, Liebig also pursued classical studies on contrabass. Since his first release under his own name in '93, with his trumpet/violin/bass/drums Quartetto Stig, Liebig has chosen to work within the broader scope of improvised music—a cousin of free jazz that, while equally extemporaneous in nature, is more rooted in contemporary classical music than traditional jazz concepts, and can also include more formal through-composition.
With his latest quartet, Minim, Liebig's Quicksilver leans more towards the structured side; still, improvisation is an integral part. The first piece, the 52-minute, 23-part "Mosaic," is based on the concept of the haiku; but rather than centre itself on any particular poems, it used the haiku's structure as a foundation—pieces with 17 measures, or a 17-note theme, for example. Liebig and his rather unusual group—violinist Jeff Gauthier, flautist Ellen Burr, and percussionist/vibraphonist Jeanette Kangas—wind their way through a series of miniatures, ranging from a little over a minute to just shy of four. Breaking up the quartet for solo pieces and various duo and trio combinations, as well as nine pieces for the whole ensemble, Liebig creates a surprising variety of textures with such a small ensemble. Some pieces are strongly rhythmical in nature—like the second part, which revolves a pulsing 5/4 figure—others more subtly so, like the seventh part, where there is form, but time is more elastic.
On "Mosaic," as on the two longer pieces that conclude the disc—"Chrysanthemum" and "A Single Rosehip Bursts in Praise"—the general ambience is one of dark elegance. The harmonic foundation may be oblique, but there are no sharp edges, and a certain delicacy pervades. The quartet utilizes space as an equal fifth member, and a gentle delivery that makes for a strangely compelling experience.
For a look at how modern improvisation can be seamlessly married to more stringent construction, Quicksilver is an album that adventurously blurs the boundaries, demonstrating that two apparently contrasting views can comfortably coexist.
John Kelman, http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=17110
There is something slightly uncomfortable about Quicksilver and it has to do with the fact that it basically consists of contemporary chamber music trying to break out of the box but not quite making it. A very talented improviser and jazzman with a ferocious electric bass playing, Steuart Liebig attempts to renovate the chamber-quartet format. The quartet consists of Ellen Burr on flutes, Jeff Gauthier on (electric) violin, Jeanette Kangas on percussion, and Liebig on electric contrabass guitars. If Gauthier's playing remains mostly anchored into the concert violin tradition, despite the amplification, Liebig's is strongly influenced by jazz and rock techniques. Sound-wise, the result is a four-legged beast attempting to walk straight while one leg is constantly going sideways. The other players, all very talented (Burr's phrasing is a delight), don't share the wildness and "out" quality of Liebig's approach. And this is also reflected in the bassist's writing. The 52-minute, 23-part suite "Mosaic" is a hodgepodge of conventional contemporary quartet motives and avant-jazz\rock licks. Liebig is good at developing melodic and harmonic ideas within short durations and the work as a whole displays good cohesion, elegance and flair, but it rests between two chairs. It makes for a challenging yet pleasant listen, but one comes out of it with the feeling that Liebig could have gone much further (Tim Brady, for instance, has been more radical — and artistically successful — at integrating the electric guitar to chamber music contexts). "Chrysanthemum" sounds even more awkward and, given the 80-minute duration of the album, could have been left out altogether. The last piece, "A Single Rosehip Bursts in Praise" is a different story. Here, Liebig and his group have shaken off much more of the contemporary ethos. Kangas' percussion work (mostly choked cymbals) is insistent and odd; Burr breaks off of her poise to blow a compelling Kirk-esque solo; and at last Liebig finds a balance between the seriousness of the quartet setting (four musicians sitting down in a circle) and the raucous edge his writing was aspiring to all along.
Review by François Couture, http://www.allmusic.com/
Bassist/composer Steuart Liebig has been one of LA's most prolific jazz jugglers for years now. At any given time, he may have half a dozen bands in the air, a couple behind his back, and a few improvisational relationships on the side. Over the last decade, he's put out recordings on Nine Winds, Cryptogramophone, Cadence Jazz, and pfMentum, but his release schedule doesn't begin to keep up with his visitations with the muse.
In stark contrast to the bluesy bite of the Mentones' Locustland , Liebig's previous pfMentum outing, Minim's debut offers an almost chamber jazz approach to the listener. Instead of dropping improvisational sections into quasi-classical forms however, Liebig has created his own form in the opening number, "Mosaic," which clocks in at 51:38, and is "made up of 23 miniatures based on haiku." You can hear a variety of classical styles at work—several bars of counterpoint here, a minimalist pulse over there—but no one approach dominates and still the piece coheres.
More important than the specific structure, however, is the skill with which Liebig writes for his band members' strengths. That's not surprising where violinist Jeff Gauthier is concerned, since they've been collaborating for a long time, but flautist Ellen Burr and drummer/percussionist Jeanette Kangas (FKA Jeanette Wrate) come off equally well. Burr's remarkable range, from the purest tones to rampant Rahsaanisms, spiced with ethnic rhythms and tonal shadings, provide continuity, even when she's asked to blow her flutes all over the map. Kangas propels a maximum of momentum with a minimum of crash and bash. "Mosaic" isn't the only composition on the album. "Chrysanthemum" conveys a slowly moving landscape, sometimes arid, sometimes lush. "A Single Rosehip Bursts In Praise" is a dance piece where everyone solos over a percussive celebration that could've been borrowed from the rituals of Bali.
If much new music tries to be considered out of the box, this is new chamber music that is definitely out of the chamber.
Michael Davis, http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=16615
Steuart remains one of the finest bassists to emerge from the LA underground in the past decade, check out any his great discs on Nine Winds, Cadence Jazz or Cryptogramophone or his work with Nels and/or Alex Cline and you will see what I mean. Jeff Gauthier is another exceptional string player who runs Cryptogramophone and often works with many of the same players as Steuart. Ellen Burr is one of the four fine flutists to be featured on a recent Vinny Golia flute project disc. Haven't heard of Jeanette Kangas before this. "Mosaic" is a 52-minute epic work that is made of 23 miniatures pieces based on haiku. Each section features a complex array of intricate arrangements, well written and obviously difficult to play, yet never too dense. Steuart's incredible bass is often at the center of these intricate pieces, with equally demanding parts for the flute, violin and percussion, but often not at the same time. There are a number of impressive duo or trio sections as well. This music is in between modern classical and jazz, and is often stripped down or minimal, yet always interesting. Similar to John Hollenbeck's Claudia Quintet. In "Single Rosehip in Praise", Steuart's writing and the quartet's playing truly shine. Extremely delicate, with flute, violin and bass notes sliding intricately together, with devilishly difficult percussion underneath. Steuart has prepared his bass with assorted devices (alligator clips?), coming up with some twisted sounds on his bass, his solo, just extraordinary.
– BLG, Downtown Music Gallery
I politely suggest starting with the last piece on the disc; in fact, most of the second half of "A single rosehip bursts in praise" is a heavy tour de force through heavier still percussion patterns that risks being skipped if listened at the end of an already demanding record. But Steuart Liebig's Minim quartet (Liebig on contrabass guitars, Ellen Burr on flutes, Jeanette Kangas on percussion, Jeff Gauthier on violins) is so skilled, the sheer force of their musicianships carries a physicality that makes even the most contorted counterpoints sound light and refreshing. The 23 sonic haikus forming "Mosaic" lean towards a modern school of "comprovisation" mixing freedom, Reich, Stravinsky and Braxton – plus additional influences you'll be able to hear yourselves – with an always open eye to well travelled technical shapes; "Chrysantemum" is another important statement of almost classical literature, where the multiform artistic culture of Minim trades previous urgencies with arcane suggestions and background connections. 80 minutes of this music must be listened with top attention and the most liberated brain you can wear that day – but the reward is a sure thing.
Massimo Ricci, Touching Extremes
Three pieces here. "Mosaic" is made up of 23 short pieces (called "miniatures" in the liners), all based on Haiku. "Chrysanthemum" is a "single movement in 14 parts." "A Single Rosehip Bursts in Praise" was written in collaboration with a dance company. Whew!
Like Jeff Kaiser, Liebig seems to specialize in highly-crafted music that sounds improvisational but, in fact, is not. There may be moments here and there, but these pieces sound tightly-written to me. They're played with energy and enthusiasm, of course, but I don't hear any flights of fancy.
And that's cool. These pieces are intended to challenge the listener, to make us hear more than we were expecting to hear. I like to talk about field trips to the frontal lobes, but this work is much more active than that. There's no spacing out here. Conscious, willful thought is required.
Works for me. The three works here are distinct, but they are also quite obviously all written by the same hand. Liebig's work is sharp and twisting, commanding attention. Listening to this disc was exhausting, yet ultimately exhilarating. Quite the rush.
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Quicksilver is a recording of three extended improv tracks from Ellen Burr: flute, piccolo, alto flute, Jeff Gauthier: electric violins, Jeanette Kangas: drums, percussion, and vibraphone, and Steuart Liebig: prepared bass guitars. Of Quicksilver's tracks, Mosaic is a piece broken down into 23 seperate pieces, while the last track, Chrysanthemum, is one continous whole piece. Overall, the musical structure of the album is based on poetry- a complex abstraction that is ambigious and challenging, yet rewarding.
Jeramy Ponder, JackalBlaster, Nov 2004
On this musical offering, I was treated to some very creative music and fabulous sounds. The album is composed of 25 tracks, in three actual [titled] songs. "Mosaic" is made up of 23 cuts and plays for almost 52 minutes. These 23 are miniatures–each a unique song. Each takes instrumental and experimental sounds to a new high. The arrangements are clever, daring, and unique. At times the music is more basic but the quality is high. This number composed of these 'miniatures' was truly something different and was enthusiastically consumed by my ears.
The second selection is cut #24 "Chrysanthemum"; this work runs for over 15 minutes. Very creative and very nice. The 3rd major work is cut #25, "A Single Rosehip Bursts in Praise." It tracks for over 12 minutes and closes out almost 80 minutes of very interesting music. It is great to hear electric violins mix with contrabass guitars along with wind instruments and percussion. This is real music although on the lighter side. A must for fans of instrumental sounds and recommended for those that like unique blends of instruments. A very enjoyable listen.
Armando Canales and The CRITICAL REVIEW Service.
This work presents elements typical of Jazz, Classical, New Music, and Experimental Rock. There are slow themes and other lively ones. In the slow passages, the structure is fluid, not being limited to a few fixed chords. The instruments utilized are acoustic. There are some passages entirely devoted to experimentation with sounds.
VALERIANO GUIOL, http://www.amazings.com/reviews2004.html
Wie die Arbeiten von Jeff Kaiser hat auch STEUART LIEBIGs Quicksilver (pfMENTM CD 023) ein okkult-alchemistisches Unterfutter. Dafür steht nicht allein der merkuriale Titel, der unterirdische Fäden bis zu Hermes Trismegistos spinnt, auch die ominöse Zahl 23 verweist auf kryptische Schwingungen. Das 51-minütige 'Mosaic' besteht, wie auch Bobby Prevites 23 Constellations of Joan Miró, aus 23 Miniaturen, die wiederum alle von der Zahl 17 durchgeistert werden. Der Klangkörper, dem Liebig diese Kammermusik-Miniaturen auf den Leib geschrieben hat, ist die Improvising-Einheit Minim, die neben Liebig aus der Flötistin Ellen Burr, Jeff Gauthier an Electric Violins und der Percussionistin Jeanette Kangas besteht. Burr und Gauthier gehörten auch schon zu Kammerstig, dem Ensemble, mit dem der Bassist, Komponist & Bandleader Pomegranate (Cryptogramophone, 2001) aufgenommen hat. Seine besondere Betonung des kompositorischen Elements und seine Krpytophilie waren schon bei der 9Winds-Trilogie zu hören, die er in den 90ern mit seinem Quartetto Stig einspielte: Hommages Obliques (1993), Lingua Oscura (1995) und Pienso Oculto (1997). Liebigs Ansatz, kammermusikalische Konzepte, speziell die postmoderne Tradition eines Strawinsky und des Serialismus, zu verschmelzen mit selbständigen Spielweisen des 'Jazz', zeigt gewisse Parallelen zu den Herangehensweisen von Basskollegen wie Marten Altena und Mark Dresser, aber auch zum Intellektualismus eines Franz Koglmann, Michael Moore oder Vinny Golia. Neben den transparenten, quicken, reflektierten Quartettclashes, vier Soli sowie Trios und Duetten in wechselnden Konstellationen, in denen sich 'Mosaic' an das Silbenmaß von Haikus anlehnt, ist mit 'Chrysanthemums' eine viertelstündige Komposition enthalten, die auf den 14 zehnsilbigen Zeilen der Sonettform basiert. Das dritte Stück, das seinen Titel 'A Single Rosehip Bursts In Praise' aus dem Roman Art & Lies von Jeanette Winterson entlehnt, entstand im Kontext einer Tanzchoreographie und illustriert die Gedanken der drei handelnden Romanprotagonisten Händel, Sappho und Picasso während einer U-Bahnfahrt. Der kapriziöse Duktus der Musica Nova, das fragile Klangbild von Flöte, Violine und fingerspitzer Percussion und die feingeistige Konzeptlastigkeit in allen drei Parts von Quicksilver wird sehr eigenwillig ausbalanciert durch den besonderen Klang von Liebigs, teilweise präparierter, Kontrabassgitarre, dem Instrument, mit dem sich, wie Uli Trepte glaubt, perfekt die Synergie von Rhythmus & Melodie bewerkstelligen lässt.
[Steuart Liebig's Quicksilver (pfMENTUM CD 023), too, like the works of Jeff Kaiser, has an occult-alchemistic lining. This is represented not only by its mercurial title, which spins subterraneous threads all the way to Hermes Trismegistos; the ominous number 23 points to cryptic vibrations. The 51-minute 'Mosaic' consists–just like Bobby Previte's 23 Constellations of Joan Miro–of 23 miniatures, which then also are all haunted by the number 17. The soundbody (Klangkörper) for whom Liebig has custom tailored (lit.: written on the body) these chamber music-miniatures is the improvising unit Minim, which, apart from Liebig consists of the flutist Ellen Burr, Jeff Gauthier, an electric violinist, and percussionist Jeanette Kangas. Burr and Gauthier were also members of Kammerstig, the ensemble with whom the bassist, composer and bandleader has recorded Pomegranate (Cryptogramophone, 2001). His special emphasis of compositorial elements and his cryptophilia could already be heard in the 9Winds-Trilogy, which he recorded with his Quartetto Stig in the 90s: Hommages Obliques (1993), Lingua Oscura (1995) und Pienso Oculto (1997). Liebig's idea to fuse chamber music concepts , especially the postmodern tradition of Strawinsky and Serialism with the freestanding movements of 'Jazz' show parallels to the approaches of fellow bassists like Maarten Alteena and Mark Dresser, but also parallels the intellectualism of Franz Koglmann, Michael Moore or Vinny Golia. Next to the transparent, quick reflected Quartettclashes, four solos, as well as trios and duetts in changing constellations, in which 'Mosaic' plays on the metric rhythm of haikus, included is 'Chrysanthemum', a 15-minute composition which is based on the 14 tensyllabic lines of the sonnet. The third piece, which borrows its title 'A Single Rosehip Bursts in Praise' from the novel Art & Lies by Jeanette Winterson was created in the context of dance choreography and illustrates the thoughts of the three protagonists of the novel—Händel, Sappho and Picasso—during a subway ride. The capricious ductus of Musica Nova, the fragile soundpicture of flute, violin and tip of the fingers percussion and the heavy intellectual/artistic weight in all three parts of Quicksilver is balanced in a very individual way by the special sound of Liebig's—at times prepared—bass guitar, the instrument with which, as is Uli Trepte's belief, one can achieve perfect synergy of rhythm and tune.]
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Despite his reputation as a bassist, Steuart Liebig's presence on these three compositions is surprisingly secondary. Instead, the music focuses more on the high end provided by Ellen Burr's flute and Jeanette Kangas's vibraphone. Spare and haunting, the 51 minute "Mosaic" balances silence against dissonant hits. Although the brief bursts of sound are restrained in comparison to the surroundings, they come off as train wrecks — a sensation only heightened by their carefully constructed dissonance. The two shorter pieces, "Chrysanthemum" and "A Single Rosehip Bursts in Praise", compress the quiet portions and bring the bass a bit more to the forefront — but again, the focus on dissonance and leanness of sound feels surprisingly spare compared to Liebig's other work. If Bitches Brew changed your life, you will find a lot to connect with here, as both sets focus on space and conflicting tones to achieve their mood. If you can't distinguish between Miles Davis and Sammy Davis Jr., though, you'd best pass this one by.
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UPDATE 14:22: Thanks to @eddm and @thatdavidmiller this is not a bug! But it is something that PHP programmers should be aware of (and, embarrassingly, as an ex-assembler coder myself (Z80 and MC68000) I should have already known the answer. Explanation below.
Try executing the following line of code:
printf( "%d", (0.58*100));It's pretty clear you should get the result 58. But I get 57! I tweeted this earlier today and got a couple of my followers reporting the same anomaly. Thanks to @Jldb and @JimAnning for corroboration here and here.
The problem appears even if 0.58 is the value of a variable, and the bug can prove highly embarrassing for instance when important values need to be from a database and rendered accurately to screen.
There are workarounds, like using "%s" or "%f", but "%d" *should* work!
PHP attempts to hide the binary element of computing from its users, but inevitably values end up being stored as binary. Non-integer numbers are stored as floating point values.
Due to the fundamental way CPUs store decimal data, not every value has an exact corresponding floating point value. This allows a very wide range of values, from tiny to huge, to be represented by a limited number of binary bits. When an exact value is not available, the nearest floating point value is used.
So back to the "bug". 0.58 is not an integer, so it must be stored as a floating point value. The nearest available is actually 0.5799999...
0.5799999... * 100 is 57.99999...
When trying to display 57.99999... as decimal, the printf formatter quite correctly strips the decimal point and gives... 57!.
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The Nationals have added to their bounty in the bullpen.
Free agent reliever Rafael Soriano, who took over the closer's role for the Yankees last season after an injury to Mariano Rivera, has signed a two-year, $28 million deal with Washington, according to multiple reports. The deal includes a $14 million option for 2015 that vests if Soriano finishes 120 games during the next two seasons.
Soriano has 132 career saves and has served as a closer for the Braves, Rays and Yankees. He saved an AL-best 45 games with Tampa Bay in 2010. He has a 2.59 ERA since he converted to relief pitching in 2003.
The Nationals already had a stocked bullpen before signing Soriano. Incumbent closer Drew Storen has a 2.96 career ERA and 52 saves during the last three seasons. He was partially derailed by injury in 2012, but saved 43 games in 2011. Ex-Yankee Tyler Clippard has developed into one of the top setup men in the game and saved 32 games last season in Storen's absence.
There hasn't been any indication if Soriano will inherit the closer's mantle or simply fortify the bullpen.
Soriano, who signed a three-year, $35 million contract with the Yankees before the 2011 season, opted out of the final year of the deal after his superb 2012. The Yankees extended Soriano a qualifying offer, which he rejected, which means the Yankees will receive a compensatory draft pick for him signing with Washington.
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Ever driven into a tyre shop and been told your car needs the tracking checked? Then they take it away, bring it back 20 minutes later and tell you it's been adjusted?
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What is tracking?
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And why did my car tracking check only take 20 minutes?
Probably because they didn't do it correctly, used second-rate equipment or only checked the front wheels.
If you want your car to drive safely and straight, there's not much point in just checking the tracking alone. To cure problems like a pull on the steering or premature wearing of tyres, you need to carry out a complete four-wheel alignment check which takes up to two hours.
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This stunning engraved Dumbo 1 oz Silver Coin celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Disney film Dumbo, released in 1941. The film tells the charming tale of a baby elephant, who suffers humiliation from the other circus animals until he discovers through his faithful friend Timothy the Mouse, that he can use his oversized ears to fly.
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Silver jewellery can be a bit of an investment or on the more affordable end of the scale, but if you wear it, you probably love it and therefore want to keep it looking great. Looking after your silver can not only help it dazzle, but also prolong its lifespan so you can continue to enjoy it.
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Apple iPad 2
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Internet of Things, Communication & Telecom, Security, Video and Imaging, Consumer electronics, Industrial, Medical and Healthcare, Lighting, Computer and peripherals
Internet of Things (IoT) is an evolving field of computer, software, and hardware engineering that aims to bring interconnectivity to devices and human beings. Since it is not a new field, several wireless standards, or protocols, of connectivity, have been developed since the beginning of IoT. Different groups and standards try to solve various problems. Depending on the application, which will dictate various factors such as range, data requirements, security, power demands, and battery life will determine the choice of one or a combination of technologies. Outlined below are some of the major wireless standards that electrical engineers can use in Internet of Things electronic design.
Bluetooth – Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth Low Energy) is a short-range wireless communication technology that has become ubiquitous in the consumer electronics market. It has a significant integration with over 90% of mobile devices connected. Bluetooth Smart has been designed to offer low power consumption. This wireless standard is a huge advantage as many IoT integrated devices are small and require as little power usage as possible. With its newer 4.2 version, it will include Internet Protocol Support Profile that will allow Bluetooth Smart to manage smart edge devices. The biggest disadvantage of Bluetooth connectivity is that it only allow transfer of relatively small chunks of data at low speeds (1Mbps) and within a small radius of 50-150m.
Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi is a standard choice for most electronic device connectivity. Its 802.11n wireless protocol, as defined by IEEE, an international standards organization that governs electronic products, offers frequencies in the range of 2.4 GHz to 5GHz. It can connect devices within a range of 50 meters. It can also provide faster transfer speeds in the range of hundreds of megabits per second (Mbps). The huge disadvantage of Wi-Fi connectivity is that it consumes a lot of power. Hence, it shouldn't be used in devices with low power and relatively small processor capacity.
ZigBee – ZigBee is a communication technology based on the IEEE802.15.4 protocol. This standard is the industry-leading wireless technology that operates at 2.4GHz for devices with a range of 100m. This protocol is a fit for devices that require infrequent data exchange at relatively low data rates of 250kbps. ZigBee offers low power operation, it's robust, and is well suited for scalability. ZigBee is a standout protocol for machine to machine (M2M) communication in the Internet of Things ecosystem.
6LowPAN – 6LowPAN (IPv6 Low-power wireless Personal Area Network) is a connectivity technology designed for use across multiple platforms such as Ethernet, WI-Fi, Bluetooth or ZigBee. It was innovated to give the smallest of devices with limited processing power the ability to connect to existing platforms and transmit information. It uses the IPv6 stack which is broad enough to provide approximately 5 x 1028 addresses for every person in the world, enabling any embedded object or device to have a unique IP address and connect to the Internet.
Z-Wave – Z-Wave is a wireless communication standard that uses Z-Wave Alliance ZAD12837 / ITU-T G.9959 wireless protocol. It's a low power radio frequency protocol designed for home automation devices. It can operate within the range of 30 meters and has a data transfer rate of up to 100kbs. It effectively operates at the frequency of about 900MHz. It is highly scalable and uses a simpler protocol hence it is easier to use.
Thread – Launched in 2014, Thread was designed entirely for IoT device home automation. Thread is an IP-based wireless standard that focused on low-power consumption. It also provides easy integration between the cloud and mobile devices. It can also operate with both Bluetooth and 6LoWPAN standards. Another huge advantage of Thread is its support of Mesh Network. This flexibility allows for secure connectivity through hardware or software encrypted and authenticated communications. It is best suited to operate at frequencies of about 2.5 GHz, and it can transfer data at a rate of 250kbps. The main downside of this protocol is that it only connects to devices within a small range of about 10 meters.
Cellular – There are various standards of cellular communication protocols used in IoT connectivity. This wireless system is especially ideal for long distance transmissions. Furthermore, the ubiquity of mobile usage means that this method is available almost anywhere.
The earliest form cellular connectivity is the Edge standard or the 2G model. This cellular wireless standard uses GSM 850/1900 frequencies, can operate within the ranges of 10 km and 26km, and can transfer data at the rate of 384kbps. The next form of cellular wireless connectivity is the 3G through HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access). This system can operate up to a maximum range of 250km, has a data rate of up to 10Mbps, and operates within the frequencies of 850MHz – 1900MHz. The most recent form of cellular connectivity is the 4G Long Term Evolution (4G LTE) which allows for a data rate of up to 500 Mbps and is ideal for the transmission of a large amount of data.
The biggest downside of cellular connectivity is the huge power consumption experienced in many applications and the initial and ongoing costs to implement.
RFID – Radio-Frequency Identification is the use of electromagnetic fields to identify tags stored in objects. RFID readers are able to wirelessly track and sense tagged items as they make movements through the supply chain, are sitting in inventory, displayed on a sales floor, or progress down a production line. RFID tags, readers, and chips facilitate identification systems that can track an enormous amount of items, from pallets of food to sensors in a refinery. RFID operates at frequencies of about 13MHz within a range of 1 meter. Data rates of up to 243kbps are possible with this protocol.
NFC – Near Field Communication is a set of communication protocols that enables two electronics devices that are very close to communicate with each other. NFC is an evolution of RFID and a chip operated as one part of a wireless electronic link. Unlike Bluetooth, NFC does not need pairing and prompts the user when the two devices are near each other. This standard has become prevalent, especially in mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Wallet. The small distance required for communication enhances the security of the protocol. It operates within the frequencies of 13 Mhz, below the range of 10cm, and transfers data at about 423kbps. Its greatest advantage is that it's very energy efficient, as very little power is required to facilitate the connection.
Sigfox – SigFox is a protocol that specifically designed for IoT, especially for low power devices that need to send small chunks of data. This focus on low-power, low-bandwidth communications also makes the Sigfox network relatively easy to deploy. Sigfox deploys sensors that switch off their operation when not needed. Hence, they can save a relatively large amount of power. They operate on the unlicensed spectrum of 900MHz and can transfer data at the rate of 1kbps. The range varies depending on the environment with rural getting about 30-50km and urban getting only 3-10km.
Weightless– Weightless technology delivers wireless connectivity for low power, wide area networks (LPWAN), specifically designed for the Internet of Things. It allows for the exchange of data between a base station and machines around it and enables engineers to build effective LPWANs. There are currently two main Weightless connectivity wireless protocols: Weightless-N and Weightless-W. Weightless-N uses ultra-narrow band technology operating in license-exempt spectrum 1GHz in what is commonly known as the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) bands. It can achieve data rates of up to 10Mbps within a range of 2-5km.
LoRaWAN – LoRaWAN (short for Long Range Wide Area Network) is protocol based on Media Access Control (MAC) for long range, low power networks (short for LPWAN) based on the LoRa (short for Long Range) radio modulation. It addresses key requirements of IoT electronics such as secure bi-directional communication, localization services, and mobility. This wireless protocol will provide seamless interoperability for smart devices without the need of complex local installations, and gives freedom back to the engineer, developer, and businesses enabling the rollout of IoT devices. LoRaWAN operates at a range of up to 5km in urban areas and15 km in suburban areas. Data rates can reach up to 50kbps.
Many wireless standards and protocols are competing to be the ultimate winner in IoT connectivity. Illustrated above are some who have taken huge strides toward achieving universal use, but the dynamics of Internet of Things technology are evolving rapidly, and more research has to be carried out to achieve the ultimate, all benefits inclusive, wireless standard for IoT connectivity.


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Radical Islamist Abu Hamza al-Masri to be extradited to U.S.
LONDON (CNN) — The High Court in London ruled Friday that extremist Islamist cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri and four other men will be extradited to the United States to face terrorism charges, bringing to an end a years-long legal battle.
Judge John Thomas said there could be no appeal of the court's decision.
The extradition of al-Masri and four other terror suspects to the United States "may proceed immediately," he said.
The other four men are Khaled al-Fawwaz, Adel Abdul Bary, Babar Ahmad and Talha Ahsan.
Their lawyers had sought to persuade Thomas and a second senior judge to stay the extradition on medical and human rights grounds. It had already been approved by British courts, the European Court of Human Rights and Britain's home secretary.
Thomas said the judges are satisfied that the European court had not fallen into error "and was justified in drawing the conclusion that it did."
He said it is "unacceptable" that extradition proceedings should take so long. They should last "months, not years," he said.
The legal process in the case of al-Fawwaz and Bary has lasted 14 years.
The ruling follows a three-day last-ditch hearing this week.
Lawyers for al-Masri told the court their client suffers from deteriorating mental health and was unfit to plead.
The charges against him include conspiracy in connection with a 1998 kidnapping of 16 Westerners in Yemen, and conspiring with others to establish an Islamic jihad training camp in rural Oregon in 1999. He could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted.
Al-Fawwaz and Bary are accused of being al Qaeda associates of Osama bin Laden in London during the 1990s.
Lawyers for al-Fawwaz presented evidence, including some arising from an interview by British intelligence officers with an al Qaeda informer, which they say discredits the case against him.
Presenting medical reports, lawyers for Bary said he had a deteriorating mental illness, making him unfit for detention in a high-security Supermax prison, where he is expected to be held if sent to the United States.
The cases of Babar Ahmad and Talha Ahsan are both linked to a website called azzam.com, which U.S. prosecutor's say was run by the two men to support terrorism around the world.
Lawyers for Ahmad and Ahsan presented what they said was fresh evidence to support their calls for the two men to be charged with similar terrorism-supporting offenses in Britain, rather than have them face trial in the United States.
The U.S. and British governments were also represented during the hearings and strongly contested the five suspects' submissions.
Lawyers for the British government described the arguments as an abuse of the legal process.
Al-Masri is one of the highest-profile radical Islamic figures in Britain, where he was already sentenced to seven years for inciting racial hatred at his north London mosque and other terrorism-related charges.
Born in Egypt in 1958, he traveled to Britain to study before gaining citizenship through marriage in the 1980s.
A one-time nightclub bouncer in London's Soho district, al-Masri — also known as Mustafa Kamal Mustafa — has said he lost both hands and one eye while fighting against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. He often wore a hook in place of one hand.
In 1997, al-Masri became the imam of a north London mosque, where his hate-filled speeches attacking the West began to attract national attention and followers, including Richard Reid, the so-called "shoe bomber" who attempted to blow up a Miami-bound passenger airplane three months after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Al-Masri has called the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center "a towering day in history" and described bin Laden as "a good guy and a hero."
He also described the Columbia space shuttle disaster in 2003 as "punishment from Allah" because the astronauts were Christian, Hindu and Jewish.
Al-Masri faces 11 charges in U.S. courts.


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Each year the Centre for Youth Literature hosts an Inky Awards event to celebrate great books, and the authors and teenagers who have been a part of this year's awards.
This year we have some exciting surprises for our Inky Awards event.
Surprise 1: the event is free.
Surprise 2: student workshops will be held with the 2013 Australian shortlisted authors.
Surprise 3: the workshops will be followed by a ceremony, featuring our teen judges, awards announcement and opportunity to mingle with the authors.
Surprise 4: the celebration is open to the general public (and all ages). You do not have to attend the workshops to be able to attend the celebration!
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday the 26th of November 2013
- Location: State Library of Victoria
- Time: workshops 10:00am-11:00am, ceremony 11:00am-12:30pm.
- Free event
- Morning tea provided
- Schools wishing to book into the workshop (10am-11am) + ceremony (11am-12.30pm) need to email firstname.lastname@example.com, and include the following information: your name, contact details, number of students to attend, name of school, year level/s of students, and number of supervising adults.
- Public/Schools wishing to attend the ceremony ONLY (11am-12.30pm) may book via event arc (here).
Please note: workshop availability is limited (spaces limited to 25 per school).
This event is supported by Australia Council for the Arts.
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This week I was brought onto the CraftStylish team officially as a Web Producer, instead of just hanging around on loan from the Web department. I thought with this new position I should challenge myself to learn a craft, just one craft. If I could master paper making, sewing, or jewelry making that would be a start, but where to begin? First, I thought about what would be easiest to learn. Immediately I thought of paper crafts. I have been using paper to make things for over twenty years, how hard can it be? Then I looked closely at the beautiful projects on the site by Jeffery or galleries on the web by artists like Peter Callesen and realized that it would take a little skill to learn to do something so fantastic.
Obviously, if I feel daunted by some sheets of paper and can't decide on my one craft to learn, the answer is clearly to make the challenge harder. I have decided that I will collect a merit badge in every category on CraftStylish in one year. So this geek girl is going to learn how to sew, crochet, knit, quilt, make jewelry, use paper in some creative way, embroider, and find something to do for the infamous "other crafts." Suggestions for my "other craft" are welcome, but I am partial to felt. Now don't get me wrong I am not attempting to master all of these crafts, but to learn how to make something and complete even a small project in each before the end of the year.
Now maybe this will be much easier than expected and I will be making weekly projects in no time, or maybe this is going to be a serious struggle. Either way it will be fun to try. It doesn't hurt that I have some of the most talented crafting experts on speed dial. At the drop of a hat, I can give Jennifer, Susan, or Diane a call (if I can keep their time zones straight!) and ask questions about what on earth I am doing wrong. I know that you are all jealous, but you can share in my good fortune by posting questions in the comments and joining the conversation with the CraftStylish bloggers. Don't be shy. I am starting completely fresh here so I feel that there are no stupid questions, or at least none more stupid than mine will be.
I will also need help from all of you. I could use any and all tips you might have for me too. Where do you think I should start? What types of projects did you begin with when you were learning to craft? Post them in the comments.
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Barroom Dispute Lands Planning Professor in Handcuffs
Lionel McIntyre, associate professor of community development, was arrested three days after the incident, which took place last Friday. McIntyre is the former head of Columbia University's Graduate Program in Urban Planning.
"According to a police report, Professor McIntyre and Camille Davis, a theater production manager in the university's School of the Arts, were having a discussion that "escalated in a verbal dispute," and Mr. McIntyre punched Ms. Davis in the eye.
The encounter happened in Toast, a popular, noisy bar and restaurant on Broadway north of campus, where the chatter often runs to current events and politics. Professor McIntyre liked to engage fellow patrons on the subject of race, according to one regular customer, Daniel Morgan, who considers himself a close acquaintance of both Professor McIntyre and Ms. Davis."


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The Sikh Grammar School is the first initiative of its kind in the Sikh community and has recently won a Design Award at an awards ceremony hosted by the Building Designers Association (BDA) of New South Wales (NSW). The major objective of the institution is to set up a school having students from pre-school to year 12 with the education program based on the syllabuses, curriculum and assessment requirements of registered and accredited schools in NSW.
The design was evolved from the closed hand and five fingers. The palm of the hand depicting school's playground and five fingers constitute the multipurpose hall, sports hall, secondary school, primary school and the admin library building. These five learning groups will be closely interlinked to each other offering a great level of interaction amongst the students and teachers.
An airy and highly flexible interior is the special design feature which will help in any future development. Playgrounds and open spaces are provided in the central location making it the heart of the development depicting the school's focus on health and fitness as well. This will further reinforce the school & community and will help in local event hosting etc. There will be learning pods all around the primary and secondary school buildings allowing students to exchange information and learn by having high level of interconnection between multiple groups.
Every year The Building Designers Association of NSW conducts the state awards for best designs and best use of various architectural products. The design of Sikh Grammar School was entered in the competition this year by our architectural firm arcINOVATIONZ and Jaspreet Singh of arcINOVATIONZ has been declared the winner for best use of architectural product - Synergy with Surroundings.
Cad details & Presentation were the key points appreciated by the judges making this project a great success The Design Awards night was held recently at La'aqua - Cockle Bay Wharf at Darling Harbour. Over 200 Designers were present from different states. Regional Sydney BDA members took two other awards. Jaspreet said: "It is a dream project. Once completed this school will be an innovative and dynamic learning facility."


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What ever happened to those 29ers?
If you've been following what we've been up to over the past couple of years, you'll have heard mention of, seen pictures and maybe even touched one of our production 29er mountain bikes. Unless you actually bought one, it would have been a fleeting glance though.
If you look at our range of production bikes now you'll notice the 29er is conspicuous by it's absence. I've been getting emails and calls asking about our first production mountain bike over the summer and I guess I should try and clear up what happened with this model.
The short story is that we've put it on hold for the immediate future.
The long story is that since we'd built a lot of mountain bikes in the past, mostly full custom 29ers and 'world tour' type off road bikes, it seemed like the obvious step was to introduce one into our production range. One thing about what we do at Shand is to try and stay authentic and make sure the bikes we build are bikes we understand and bikes we would, and do, ride ourselves. Now I'm pretty old school, not having full suspension since an old Kona about 15 years ago, it was always going to be a hardtail. I also have pretty limited experience with longer travel, slacker geometry, so for our first production frame I was always going to lean towards a short travel, lightweight race bike.
So we designed something round those parameters and ended up with a cracking, lightweight, fast offroad bike. We're huge fans of Reynolds 853 so it made sense that we'd choose that for the main triangle. We had Reynolds make some nice curved downtubes for fork clearance and to minimise front end height which can be a problem with those big wheelers. We went for an oversized seattube to make it dropper post friendly, 44mm headtube for tapered forks and a direct mount front mech.
All sounds good so far. The problem was, we were building it using our normal fabrication methods and applying the same high end painted finish that we do to the rest of our bikes and all of this is labour intensive in the extreme which means in order for it to be a viable product, we'd have to charge close to £1000 for the frame. Now while lots of people really appreciate a beautiful paint job and lovely smooth fillet brazed joints, does it make sense on a mountain bike that's going to be used and abused? I'm not sure.
You can buy a Cotic Solaris for £500. That's an 853 hardtail, similar tubing to what we were using, dropper post compatible, 44mm headtube, blah blah blah. And by all accounts it's a great frame, ok, it's made in Asia and isn't finished as well, but for a workhorse like this, does that really matter? Is ours twice as good as that? Well, the answer is no, it's not. That makes it really hard for me to include it in our range. The ones we sold, we sold for £850 in order to be at least a little more competitive and to be honest, I don't think we made any money.
The other thing that made it difficult is that we couldn't think of a good name! It was at various times, The Spunk, Fat Boab, Yer Maw and I'm sure a bunch of others that I've forgotten.
I'd like to think that we'll have a production mountain bike in our range at some point but I suspect it'll be tig welded and powdercoated. We'll wait and see.
I'd be interested to hear what you think about a UK built mountain bike, if you'd pay a premium for something not imported and what sort of things would convince you to buy a Shand over something else.


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The chair should have the opportunity to occasionally tilt and shift the position of the body because it was found that exactly excessive retention of the body in the same position is harmful, even if it was comfortable on the first sight. Small apartment today can be so well designed to meets all the criteria for an easy and simple life, from the aesthetic part to the functionality, that together make little oasis for the owners. In smaller homes, especially if the household makes more members, usually we are looking for smart solutions that have multiple functions for several needs. Although it is a small space, it does not mean it should be crowded or it can not be nice to decorate it in the style in which the owner sees his home. Sometimes a situation calls for a single design solution, while at other times a clever idea can save a lot space with unique and innovative furniture designs. In addition, you can see some clever space-saving table designs. All of them are unique and functional, and will fit in every interior design.
The dining room is the place where most of the family gather together, most of the time, while enjoying meals and conversation. Therefore, dining room should be comfortable, and you must not neglect or ignore this part of the home. Of course, the most important in the dining room are comfortable chairs and appropriate dining table. The chairs should be comfortable, if possible waterproof, and from material resistant to stains. The modern dining rooms should be usually in bright colors or monochromatic, which means that one color runs in the entire arrangement. The chairs are with simple lines, plastic or of leather. The dining table can be in many shapes and colors. The work table is mandatory piece of every home, no matter if it is in the office, in the bedroom, or in the child's room. An ideal place for a work table is by the window, where there is a lot of light.
The chairs were always subject to the designers, and many of them became known exactly with their design. Although some of them are designed decades ago, and now the trend, because the top design and quality have their place in all styles of decoration. When selecting chairs, attention should be paid to the space in which they will be placed. If the room is smaller, select chairs with smaller format and in brighter colors. They will be less conspicuous in the area and the dining room will be perceived as more and more spacious. Large and illuminated spaces are created for selection of chairs with a larger format in dark, bright or intense colors. The comfortable chairs, upholstered in fabric or leather, are a great choice for dining rooms that are connected with the living room, because they except for eating, ideally can serve as a complement to the places to sit. With theirs comfort, will provide comfortable seating of the guests. Check out below some creative chairs designs that will help you to make your choice.
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Liquid crystals are used in precision applications, as their responses can be engineered to accurate temperatures, but their color range is limited by their principle of operation. Leuco dyes allow wider range of colors to be used, but their response temperatures are more difficult to set with accuracy.
Some liquid crystals are capable of displaying different colors at different temperatures. This change is dependent on selective reflection of certain wavelengths by the crystallic structure of the material, as it changes between the low-temperature crystallic phase, through anisotropic chiral or twisted nematic phase, to the high-temperature isotropic liquid phase. Only the nematic mesophase has thermochromic properties; this restricts the effective temperature range of the material.
The twisted nematic phase has the molecules oriented in layers with regularly changing orientation, which gives them periodic spacing. The light passing through the crystal undergoes Bragg diffraction on these layers, and the wavelength with the greatest constructive interference is reflected back, which is perceived as a spectral color. A change in the crystal temperature can result in a change of spacing between the layers and therefore in the reflected wavelength. The color of the thermochromic liquid crystal can therefore continuously range from non-reflective (black) through the spectral colors to black again, depending on the temperature. Typically, the high temperature state will reflect blue-violet, while the low-temperature state will reflect red-orange. Since blue is a shorter wavelength than red, this indicates that the distance of layer spacing is reduced by heating through the liquid-crystal state.


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13 Items You Should Definitely Sell Online if You Want to Make a Huge Profit
Posted on Jan 20, 2017
The Internet has brought us great things, and one of them is selling and buying products online. It cuts out the middle man, buyers can see items and inspect them on websites, and the market is no longer restricted to one area. People can sell their products all around the world now. If you already have a business, you've already realized that some products are more popular than others. That's why it's always important to determine which products will bring you the best profit, so here are some of the main ones.
1. Cosmetics
These products are always in demand because people are trying to perfect their look every day. You can also choose the brands that work for you in order to achieve a maximum profit. But the good thing is that there are a lot of options.


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D2L Awards - About Awards and How to View
Learn about the Awards tool and how to view your awards.
About Awards
The Awards tool enables learners to see merit-based awards granted by instructors of a course. There are two types of awards: Badges and Certificates.
Badges are awarded based on any criteria determined by the instructor. They are meant to provide digital markers that represent accomplishment throughout a course or program. An instructor might create a badge that is based on posting 15 discussion posts in the first month of a course, or on perfect attendance, or on academic excellence.
Certificates are also awarded based on criteria determined by the instructor. Certificates are similar to Badges, however, they include a PDF that learners can print. Certificates typically indicate an official statement of certification or award at the end of a program, but can be awarded during the course for other criteria as well.
You can see the awards you have been granted as well as the available awards that you can earn in your course by selecting Awards on the navbar from within your course.
Viewing My Awards
You can view the awards you've earned and the awards available to be earned in the Awards tool. All awards are displayed as images and you can click on an image to view more details.
- On the navbar in your course, click Awards.
- To see the awards you've already earned, click My Awards.
- To filter the awards that appear, click All, Badges, or Certificates.
- To view the other awards that you have not yet earned in the course, click View Available Awards.