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On the market for an iPhone? Here's a breakdown of all the currently shipping iPhones from Apple.
Apple Launches MacBook Pros with Thunderbolt, Quad Core CPUs, AMD GPUs
While not all the rumors leading up to the launch were true, many of the last minute leaks were accurate, and Apple still managed to sneak in a few surprises.
Apple launched the new MacBook Pros this morning after much anticipation. For the first time ever, Apple has included Quad Core CPUs into their notebooks. The 15" and 17" models offer Quad Core CPUs using the Intel 2.2GHz Quad Core 2720QM and 2.0GHz Quad Core 2630QM. While many applications may not take advantage of all 4 cores, these new Sandy Bridge processors include Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0, which should increase the speed of the remaining cores when the others are underutilized.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 automatically allows processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if it's operating below power, current, and temperature specification limits.The maximum Turbo clock speeds for the 2720QM and 2630QM are 3.2GHz and 2.9GHz respectively.
Apple has also introduced a hybrid Thunderbolt/mini Display port on the new MacBook Pros. This represents Intel's Light Peak technology which is said to offer high speed connections and is expected to replace the need for USB 3.0. We expect to hear more about it this afternoon at Intel's press conference. From Apple's PR:
"Thunderbolt is a revolutionary new I/O technology that delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second and can support every important I/O standard which is ideal for the new MacBook Pro."Apple has posted a page dedicated to Thunderbolt.
The new models are at the Apple Store:
-17" 1920x1200 Display. 2.2Ghz Quad i7. 4GB RAM. 750GB HD. AMD 6750M 1GB. $2499
-15" 1440x900 (1680 option) Display. 2.2GHz Quad i7. 750GB HD. AMD 6750M 1GB. $2199.
-15" 1440x900 (1680 option) Display. 2.0GHz Quad i7. 4GB RAM. 500GB HD. AMD 6490M 256MB. $1799
-13" 1280x800 Display. 2.7GHz Dual i7. 4GB RAM. 500GB HD. Intel HD Graphics. $1499
-13" 1280x800 Display. 2.3GHz Dual i5. 4GB RAM. 320GB HD. Intel HD Graphics. $1199
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It is Apple's product, they can make it however they want. You do realize that is how it has been from the beginning? They are a software and HARDWARE company. You want them to release glossy? matte? i7s, i5s, radeon 6990s, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt, in every option of all of their computers? What about including FW800 and 400, and I want them to use HUGE DVI PORTS, so their computers never get thinner, maybe we should use them forever actually? why not? Lets ALWAYS use 7200 drives, and get PC battery lifes of 3-5 hours, and lets throw in SSD drives, I mean come on, we could just slap in a little 60 gig right? Just as expensive as 250 gigs of HD, thats what people want right? Less hard drive space.
Think outside of your own realm of self absorption and I bet your distain for all things technology, not up to par with your standards, won't ride your pony through the river every 6 months.
That's funny. I thought I just said they were playing that game. :rolleyes:
I don't presume to speak for "most people" on here, but a lack of "tedious upgrades" is not even in my top 10 list of reasons to use OSX. In fact, it's not in the list at all. I already have one Hackintosh and most updates are the same as any other Mac through Software Update. Once I had to reload the audio driver. Once in awhile you update the program that provides the machine specific drivers. It's not exactly rocket science, dude.
I like/use OSX because it's free of malware and I like the interface better than Windows. I like it doesn't slow down as you add more software. I like the Unix underpinnings. I like not having a registry (for both speed and ease of installing and removing most software).
I don't like Apple telling me I cannot have a matte screen or that I don't need a card slot on a MBP or that they refuse to provide an access door so I can swap the battery if I need to (all about them providing a replacement for a fee, not "ease of use"). I don't like Apple using Mini-Display Port (my MBP has full size DVI which many monitors come with a cable for even) when very few monitors support it (means you have to keep track of adapters and probably purchase one or more adapters). I don't like them not offering BTO options for anything from 7200 PRM drives to SSD drives whenever they feel like not offering them (leaving me in a situation where I might have to void my warranty just to install something they don't want to sell on a particular model at a particular time while other companies offer any build option you might like (or let you build your own whereas Apple says you're not allowed). I also don't like Apple heading towards iOS features instead of keeping up with OpenGL, improving dual-display support, etc. (i.e. real features).
Then start praying that sjobs dies soon?
Because the new CEO won't be interested in making a huge profit?
$130 is only upgrade pricing, you need an existing OS X license to be able to use that $130 copy of OS X you've bought.
So you can say that OS X costs $1000, basically the difference between a PC and an equivalent Mac.
Huh? Are you referring to Snow Leopard's price? Because...you don't need Leopard installed to install Snow Leopard, and last I checked Snow Leopard was $49. What am I missing here?
Clearly a move by Apple to start moving away from Boot Camp.
Won't be long
till no more Win7 on our MBP's. !0.7 or nothing on your drive baby!! ;)
what are you talking about?!
you dont make any sense
wonder why windows puts those ugly stickers on laptops..
They're performance decals. Get it right.
Okay so to everyone who's complaining about the new macbook pros.
I just ran geek-bench (just bought one as i've been waiting for months since i sold my old 15") and the "low end" 13 MacBook Pro for $1199 received a geek-bench score of 5850. Up significantly from last years MacBooks. Correct me if i'm wrong but didn't the 2010 17" MacBook pro receive a score of around 5200 overall. I know everyone doesn't need the new speed bump but DAMN this thing is smokin.
-Happy Customer
BTO is never in the store, it's always online only.
Apple stocks some BTO options, namely the high res anti-glare screens.
Ok... So I just counted the positive and negative votes since the first iBook and Powerbook up to this MBP.
Positive: 5,633
Negative: 5,202
I can't believe nearly HALF of people that vote in those are unsatisfied! Are the Macbook Pros no good or something? You people are crazy! lol. Quit whining and enjoy incremental updates. Or go follow another companies lineup refreshes and see that they do the SAME small update releases.
and if you tell me that it is just a statistical anomaly, then ok... why do we even have the voting system.
Lol, people complain about everything. It's like sex people complain it wasn't good, but they have nothing to offer. Same thing here. People complain and have nothing but hot air to offer.
Food for thought: If you complain here about a computer, look at your sex life, boring period "end quote" :D
How strange! Just waiting for my asus G53jw to arrive today! Was going to send it back if the macbook pro update was worth it but to be honest i think i'll stick to the asus. Love apple, i have a iphone 4, ipad and did have a imac but the macbook pro is just not worh the premium.
Those Asus laptops are great. The G73 is a fantastic computer which can handle games as well as pro audio and video apps with ease.
You made a good buy there.
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|Hoag departs JRM
Late in Sunday's race, Hoag tweeted "Anyone else see how much Keselowski's right side skirt was flared out? They cheated it up a bit on that stop. Caught ya."
Keselowski responded in kind later that evening, tweeting, "Ever heard of glass houses?"
Hoag announced his departure from the team yesterday, tweeting, "It's with a heavy heart, but I will no longer be with Dale Jr or JRM. It's been a fun ride, enjoyed every moment, on to something new. This was my decision, no one else's."
NASCAR found no issues with Keselowski's winning Ford in post-race inspection. JR Motorsports has not commented on Hoag's departure.


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Good afternoon all! Hope everyone is enjoying this hot weather - yet another great reason to get in some extra knitting/crochet time!
Here is what is going on with YOH this week:
- Tuesday - 10 AM in the Multi Purpose Room at FBC McKinney. (NOTE ROOM CHANGE! This is the room with the wall of windows to the left of the weight room.)
- Wednesday night - 6:15 PM in the Fireside Room at FBC McKinney.
Current Projects:
- Chemo caps and scarves - for adults, kids and babies. To be donated to Texas Oncology McKinney, Medical City Children's Hospital, and UT Southwestern Moncrief Center.
- Blankets and knitted/crocheted toys - to be donated to Medical City Children's Hospital.
- Bereavement Preemie Items: Gowns, sweaters, hats, and blankets to be donated to Medical City Children's Hospital Labor & Delivery Department. Items should be in pastel colors and sized for a 2 pound preemie. Also, the nurses have requested 2 or 3 gowns or sweaters in a newborn size. Let me know if you need help with patterns or sizing.
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MWC 15 Special
Over at MoDaCo, a member claims to have information about upcoming Windows Mobile devices launches from Orange. According to "Scoopz", Orange is preparing for the HTC Breeze (which should be called SPV C700), HTC's first UMTS Windows Mobile Smartphone and for the HTC Hermes (to be called SPV M3100). According to him, this launch includes a release across Orange territories which means we could also expect both devices in France and Switzerland.
The C700 is scheduled July while the M3100 should follow in August (left the HTC Breeze in an unbranded version, right the HTC Hermes, branded by O2):
Both devices are to be officially announced soon and - according to "Scoopz" - Orange are on target to ship the devices in almost exactly the same timeframe as T-Mobile.
I haven't received any further information yet, if this is true or not but would makes sense. And if this becomes true, it's exciting news for UK customers, after it seems that O2 UK isn't taking the HTC Hermes at all.
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Car Pooling is Still a Growing Trend
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Even though gas is cheap now, more and more people are seeing car pooling as a way to save money. Interest in the concept is spreading as more countries set up car sharing opportunities. Here's a run-down of the many places where it is becoming popular.
MassRides in Massachusetts is a state-wide effort to promote car-pooling. They have found that the number of applicants doubled last year and things haven't slowed down because people are worried about the economy.
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In Germany, more than 700,000 people use the Mitzfahrzentrale ride-sharing agencies which is on-line for convenience. It has around 150,000 offered rides per month, and is an easy way to travel. Eon, a German energy company, runs a Green Travel scheme in which its employees get money for reducing car use.
Zipcars are now popping up in many cities in Canada, the US and Europe. It allows you to rent a car by the hour, picking it up and dropping it off at convenient points.
In the US there is also Zimride and Goloco.
However, a recent New York Times article points out that the number of people carpooling has decreased between 1980 and 2007: "Although there is anecdotal data that carpooling rose during the recent spike in gasoline prices, American drivers have historically preferred solo trips. About three-quarters of workers in the United States drive alone." Financial Times and psfk
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Billy Bragg has reaffirmed his support for Jeremy Corbyn after a newspaper report suggested that he had branded the Labour Party leader "stuck in the last century".
"I worry about Jeremy that he's a kind of 20th century Labour man," Bragg is quoted by The Times as saying. "We need to be reaching out to people. We need to be working with everybody we can because you can see what happens to a political party that becomes tribalist. We can't afford to go down that route if we are to retain the ability to represent ordinary working people."
Taking to Twitter earlier today (August 16), Bragg branded the article "b/s" and accused The Times, who ran his quotes under the headline "Corbyn is stuck in the last century says Bragg", of "twisting my words to attack Corbyn".
"I remain a JC supporter," Bragg insisted.
Don't believe the b/s about me in the Times. I'm still supporting Corbyn, just want more talk about devo for England & fair votes for all
— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) August 16, 2016
Can everyone please stay calm about the Times twisting my words to attack Corbyn. I remain a JC supporter. Don't let Murdoch sow discord.
— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) August 16, 2016
Corbyn was booked to talk at this year's Glastonbury Festival following an invitation from Bragg, who said in a statement at the time: "The election of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader has galvanised a new generation of activists and this year at Left Field and we aim to give them a platform to discuss issues around social justice, the economy, gender and the possibilities for genuine change under a Corbyn government."


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I got a few questions about my review of Boris Continuum Complete 8.1; one person wanted to know what the most useful filter was. Another person wanted to know what other effects were in the collection.
Let me take a crack at the first question. Filters are dependent on the project. I may never find a pencil sketching filter useful, until a client asks me to make their video look like the video for a-ha's classic Take On Me. Then that filter becomes indispensable. As for me personally, I've used several of the BCC 8 filters from the Film Style group and the Image Restoration group in recent projects. I've also really like the filters in the Keys and Blend group, especially the BCC Matte Choker and BCC Matte Cleanup filters.
Now to the second question, what filters are in BCC 8.1? I could make a long long list (there are around 200 filters in the collection). Since the filters in BCC 8.1 are in new groupings by function, such as Keys and Blends, Transitions, etc., I thought I'd choose one group and show an example frame for each filter, along with a brief description of some of the parameters. Let's do "A" for Art Looks.
For the Art Look filters, I've taken a still from some video I recently shot, and I'll use that for all of our examples. As with all the pictures here on doddleNEWS, be sure to click the picture for a larger view.
This is our BEFORE frame of video:
And here are the filters.
BCC Artist's Poster – BCC Artist's Poster filter breaks down the image into base colors, and processes each one separately. The colors are Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black and White. The filter defaults to the NTSC-safe color nearest to those eight. Users can change various settings, including how the filter divides the colors, compositing another layer or clip with the target layer, blurring, and what to do with black. This is an interesting feature, because the filter gives you the option of making black from the target layer transparent, replacing it with another color, or replacing it with a clip or layer chosen if you decide to composite another layer/clip in.
BCC Bump Map – BCC Bump Map adds 3D detail based on the luminance of the frame. You have control over several parameters including the lighting, the height and smoothness of the bumps, rotation of the frame(s), and whether the Tiling style is repeated or symmetrical. This is one that's better to work with yourself than to try and just read a description of. In the above example, notice the way the clouds have a 3D feel. I set the tiling to symmetrical, which binds the frames together by flipping them so they seamlessly match together. It gave the resulting image a Rorshach test feel.
BCC Cartoon Look – BCC Cartoon Look is a filter designed to give footage the appearance of rotoscoped animation, ala Richard Linklater's Waking Life or A Scanner Darkly. There are a multitude of parameters to work with in this filter, giving the artist control over how much detail is in the result, how backgrounds are handled, how much contrast is in the final product, how much the effect is mixed with the original, etc.
BCC Cartooner – BCC Cartooner draws outlines around edges of objects in the clip. This is done either by using the red, green, blue, luma, or alpha channel. You have control over the width and distance of the stroke, how much the resulting image is blurred both pre and post-filter, intensity and color of the strokes, ambient light, how much the result is mixed with the unfiltered original, etc.
For this example, I mixed it about halfway with the original to give you a better idea of what the filter is choosing. The edges are from the luma of the frame. I also boosted the intensity to make the strokes easier to see. I think this filter would be better used on an action shot, like a BMX race. I've seen it used for high school football promos.
BCC Charcoal Sketch – BCC Charcoal Sketch imitates charcoal sketches. Parameters include line style, threshold, width and soften. The line styles are heavy, medium and light. Temporal Smoothing is also available. The above example was done with the default settings – heavy line style with a threshold of 2.5 and a soften of 1.2.
BCC Halftone – BCC Halftone simulates halftone dots. Some of the parameters include paper color, color scheme (black and white, RGB, CMY, or CMYK), both pre and post-blur, brightness, contrast, halftone scale, halftone aspect, halftone smoothing, etc.
BCC Median – BCC Median smears the detail in an object without bleeding the separate objects together. It does this by making each pixel resemble its neighbors, removing pixels that are too little alike the surrounding pixels, and differentiating between the groupings of pixels that make up an object. Put another way, a flower will still be recognizable as a flower with an interesting smeared look, but will not get mixed with the sky. The filter gives you control over mode, channel, median length and width, median level, compositing, mixing with the original and softness. You can also lock the length and width of the median, as well as decide to preserve the alpha channel.
BCC Pencil Sketch – BCC Pencil Sketch imitates sketches in pencil. Parameters include temporal smoothing, soften line style, line threshold, line width, line softening, etc.
BCC Posterize – BCC Posterize breaks down the shades of color in an image into something more basic. Instead of having a full 255 different values for a specific color, you can set the filter to only allow, for example, 4 values, which is what I used in the example above. The filter goes through the different shades and decides which value each color shade is closest to, and changes it to that. Parameters include red green and blue levels, red green and blue bias, red green and blue softening, locking levels together for all colors, pre and post-blur, and scrambling the output levels of each color channel.
BCC Spray Paint Noise – BCC Spray Paint Noise adds a flat colored spray over an image. Parameters include percentage of pixels affected, paint color, minimum and maximum opacity, and the values given to the random number generator used by the filter.
BCC Tile Mosaic – This filter makes the image look like it was made with glass or ceramic tiles. Parameters include shape of tiles, gap color and distance between tiles, embossing, and noise.
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BCC Water Color – BCC Water Color emulates the look of water colors. There are quite a few different parameters, from temporal smoothing to line style. You can adjust the look created by the filter from a water color painting to something more along the lines of a cartoon look.
These are the filters in the Art Looks grouping of BCC8.1. If you don't have BCC8.1, I highly suggest downloading the trial. You can find the trial version here. Boris FX also lists each filter's parameters and uses on their website.
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Belonging in Community
I had a picnic lunch with a friend the other day. You know, your typical picnic of miso soup, sushi, and Perrier water! Our conversation was as interesting as our lunch, covering ideas about what it means to be in community, to belong, and where/when we've experienced the greatest sense of belonging
Something my friend said has really stayed with me. In commenting on what it was like for him when he first moved to our town, he spoke about feeling unwelcome, like an outsider. Rather than being given eye contact and a smile, he noticed people looking away, avoiding eye contact. Rather than being approached with curiosity, he felt approached with judgment, as if he was being "summed up" based on what the other could see of him from the outside.
In another recent conversation, a client commented on how she allowed her busy-ness to keep her from making meaningful contact with others. She said that one day she realized that she was always in a hurry, which led her to be impatient…with the person walking too slowly in front of her or with the teen behind the register who was still learning his new job. She knew her impatience was felt by others, often creating an experience of judgment or criticism or not feeling cared for or accepted. The opposite of belonging.
With all the angst and disconnection happening in our world, this is such an important time for each of us to be mindful of what we create through our interactions. What am I creating, for myself and others, through the way I am relating, speaking, thinking?
Reflecting on the two conversations I related above, I've been asking myself "reality-checking" questions, such as:
"Why are you in such a hurry?" when I notice myself feeling impatient. "What would be gained by taking a breath and slowing down for a moment?"
"How might he/she be feeling as a result of my judgment?" when I become aware of my judgmental thoughts towards someone.
"What might shift – for me and for you – when I intentionally acknowledge that I see you, whether in the hall at the office, as I'm walking across a parking lot, or standing in line at the market?"
We have the power to foster feelings of belonging and connection everyday. Through simple practices we can send affirming messages to one another. A smile. Eye contact. Holding a door. Letting the other go first. Saying, "Hello" or "Have a great day" to 'strangers.' Actually, let's stop believing in strangers. Isn't it an interesting word we assign to those with whom we are unfamiliar, 'strange?' Hmmm. What if they are simply friends we have yet to know?Smile. Make eye contact. Let the other go first. There are no strangers. Click To Tweet
Let's be the change once again, by getting intentional about boosting one another up, rather than beating one another down. And it would be incredibly useful to include oneself in that intention. Meaning, let's be mindful to extend our own kindness and compassion to ourselves as well. We could sure use it! As can the world around us.
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Durban - A KwaZulu-Natal man has allegedly attempted to sell off his toddler niece for R600 at a Phoenix taxi rank over the weekend. The unharmed toddler was rescued by the KZN VIP Protectors after receiving a tip-off from SAPS in Phoenix, Durban.
According to KZN police spokesperson, Major Thulani Zwane, the baby girl was left in the care of the mother's mentally disturbed brother while she went to work. "The brother took the child with him in a pram to buy some things, while on his way he was approached by security guards and a problem between the man and guards had initiated. They questioned the man, however he could not understand the language they spoke in," said Zwane.
Zwane also said that police investigations have failed to locate witnesses who could corroborate the claims that the child was being offered for sale. He added that the toddler was reunited with her mother. However, Glen Naidoo, owner of KZN VIP Protectors, disagrees and strongly believes that police are covering up their incompetence.
According to Naidoo, police could not trace the whereabouts of the uncle and approached his unit for assistance. They were then able to locate the man and child meters from where he was last seen.
During a telephonic interview with Naidoo, he alleged that Zwane was covering their mess-ups and his (Naidoo's) unit took charge in recovering the child. He further alleges that he is willing to take this matter on air (radio) as he firmly disagrees with Zwane's statement and SAPS's way of handling the matter.
Child Welfare in Phoenix has expressed dismay over the incident. "All children's problems become ours. We protect children from all types of abuse and we held a placard demonstration highlighting our children and their rights. Something like this should never ever happen," said Aruna Chetty of Child Welfare Phoenix.
From Sunday, May 29, South Africa commemorates National Child Protection week, which focuses on addressing issues that affect children. The next six days will highlight children's rights in South Africa, with specific focus on dealing with issues and challenges affecting their protection and growth.


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Most, if not all, of the Whole Foods in NYC have community happenings every so often.
Today I bring you news about the Bowery's Whole Foods cool shiz going on this weekend!
If you're doing Frutober, maybe Friday's Olive Oil All Around bread and oil dipping can be made into a light dinner. Hm....
Whole Foods - Bowery
95 East Houston St
New York, NY 10002 USA
Phone 212.420.1320
Store hours: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a week.
Friday, October 9th
Olive Oil All Around
4:00 - 700 pm
Come join us for the first of our monthly olive oil tastings on Friday, October 9th. Over 5 different vendors will be here to sample their varietals for dipping and cooking. Oils from Italy, Spain, and even some of our private label offerings from Australia and Greece are among the origins being sampled. Plenty of bread for dipping so you can try them all!
Saturday, October 10th
Whole Body Block Party
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Block party on Bowery! Half a dozen vendors are here Saturday, October 10th for our monthly Whole Body Block party. Sample a selection of all-natural bodycare products and treatments. Learn about our quality standards and get your questions answered about natural body care, vitamins & supplements from the vendors themselves.
WHOLE FOODS: Olive Oil and Block Party on Oct. 9 & 10
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Collaboration On Superconductor Materials for Next Generation Commercial Power Transmission Networks
|(Nanowerk News) Superconductor Technologies Inc. (STI), a leading company in high temperature superconductor (HTS) materials and related technologies, and the Department of Energy's (DOE) Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announced that they signed a Material Transfer Agreement on October 7, 2008.
|Under the terms of the agreement,
|The Material Transfer Agreement represents the next step in the previously announced collaborative effort between the parties. STI is applying its materials expertise to LANL's research initiative to develop HTS coated conductors for advanced power applications. Under the Material Transfer Agreement, LANL and STI will exchange coated conductor materials developed at each institution in order to allow research on their respective properties. The experimental results are expected to guide the creation of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between STI and LANL to develop technology intended to commercialize high-performance, low-cost HTS coated conductors.
|HTS coated conductors offer the promise of replacing copper power transmission lines with superconducting cables that have higher capacity while minimizing resistive cable losses. HTS power distribution systems have the potential to become a key twenty-first century technology for improving the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of the electricity distribution network.
|The DOE leads the United States' research and development efforts focused on HTS cables in power applications. The mission of the DOE's Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability is to lead the national effort to modernize the electric grid, enhance the reliability of the energy infrastructure and facilitate rapid recovery from disruptions to the energy supply.
|About Los Alamos National Laboratory
|LANL, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is operated by Los Alamos National Security, LLC, a team composed of Bechtel National, the University of California, The Babcock & Wilcox Company, and Washington Group International for the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.
|Los Alamos enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.
|The LANL Superconductivity Technology Center (STC) coordinates a multidisciplinary program for research, development, and technology transfer in the area of high-temperature superconductivity. The focus of the STC is on effective collaborations with American industry, universities, and other national laboratories to develop electric power and electronic device applications of high-temperature superconductors.
|About Superconductor Technologies Inc. (STI)
|STI, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, is a leading company in high temperature superconductor (HTS) materials and related technologies. STI currently focuses its efforts on applications in areas such as wireless networks, reconfigurable handset filters, superconducting power transmission lines and government products. Its current commercial products, including its SuperLink(r) and AmpLink solutions, help maximize the performance of wireless telecommunications networks by improving the quality of uplink signals from mobile wireless devices.
|Source: Superconductor Technologies (press release)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BUTTERFLIES!How long does a butterfly live?
The average life span of a butterfly in the aviary is about fourteen days. This compares to about seven days in the wild. However, some species like the Zebra can live for up to ten months, and species which vary their nectar diet to include such things as rotting fruit, pollen, dung and even carrion, can live even longer.
How many butterflies are in the aviary?
We keep 10,000 butterflies on display. However, there are often far more. Because we are located in South Florida, this number remains unaffected by seasonal changes.
How many species are there to see?
At any time, up to fifty species can be seen, and over 150 different species over the course of one year.
What are the differences between a butterfly and a moth?
Butterflies and moths are very similar. However, basic differences exist. These are:
- Butterflies generally rest with their wings folded, above the body, perpendicular to the ground. Moths usually rest with their wings folded along their body.
- Most butterflies have antennae which are clubbed at the end, whereas the antennae of the moth are pointed or feathered.
- Butterflies are solar-powered day flying creatures. Although some moths are also daytime flyers, the majority fly at night.
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Most of the butterflies at Butterfly World are tropical species, and in our nearly tropical environment, never have to cope with winter. Non-tropical butterflies have to spend several months of the year in "hibernation" at different stages of their life cycle depending on their species.
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By Garrett Sutton, Esq.
In the Inc. 500 survey, 13% of respondents said they used personal bank loans to fund their businesses. That makes sense, as it can be hard to get a business loan for a brand-new venture. However, personal loans also carry a tremendous about of risk.
Ask These Questions before Getting a Personal Loan
Getting a personal loan will require a personal credit score strong enough to help you qualify for the loan, and a large and steady enough income to support the payments. If you are considering a personal loan for business financing, ask potential lenders the following questions:
Q: Do you have a minimum credit score requirement?
If the lender will tell you what the minimum credit score needed is in order to qualify, you'll at least know whether you are in the ballpark.
There are Many Credit Scores
Understand, though, that you don't have a single credit score; you have many. There is a good chance that if you checked your credit scores, you won't have seen the same exact credit score the lender is using. That's true even if you order your credit score from the same bureau the lender uses. Lenders may use custom scores, or scores that aren't generally available to consumers.
If you are turned down for a personal loan, the lender is required to disclose your actual credit score, based on the credit scoring model they used, and give you information about how to order a free copy of your credit report from the reporting agency that supplied your report. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about your credit score for free.
Q: Is there a maximum debt-to-income ratio you'll accept?
A debt-to-income ratio typically compares the borrower's gross (before tax) monthly income to monthly debt payments. A typical requirement for many lenders is that debt payments excluding any mortgage payment don't exceed 28 – 30% of gross income, and that total debt payments including a mortgage total no more than 38 – 40% of gross income. Be sure to count the new loan when calculating your debt-to-income ratio.
Q: What are my payment options?
Will you have a fixed monthly payment, or will you be able to make minimum monthly payments if cash flow is tight? Is this a revolving or installment loan?
With a revolving loan, you can borrow up to a certain limit (your credit line), while an installment loan will allow you to borrow a specific amount of money and pay it back over a specific period of time. These two types of loans are very different in terms of how they affect your personal credit scores.
Let's say you need a $10,000 loan to start your business. If you get a revolving line of credit and use $8000 right away, you are using 80% of your available credit. In credit scoring terms, that ratio of available credit to balance is called the "utilization" or "debt usage" ratio. And when it comes to your credit scores, that high utilization ratio is likely to hurt your credit scores.
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A woman who used to work for a carpet manufacturer has won compensation after being diagnosed with noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
She worked as a colour finder and later as a carpet picker for Woodward Grosvenor Co. Ltd in Kidderminster from 1978 until 1983. She was exposed to noise from the sizing and assessing machines, which were in constant use, in the department where she worked. Her department was also next to the main factory, where a number of carpet weaving looms were used.
Despite the noisy environment, she was never warned of the dangers of exposure to excess noise. Staff were not provided with any ear protection until a few months before she left, when small ear plugs were issued, although wearing them was optional.
She has since begun to experience difficulty in hearing, and a recent medical assessment confirmed that she suffers from NIHL and tinnitus. After she commenced legal proceedings, her former employer settled her case out of court for just over £4,600.


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This project will construct, calibrate, a set of HSPF watershed models covering the entire area of the Lake of the Woods drainage, including the Rainy River watershed. The consultant will produce HSPF models that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter TMDLs. The consultant will clearly demonstrate that these models generate predicted output timeseries for hydrology which are consistent with available sets of observed data.
The Drinking Water Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) program identifies environmental contaminants for which current health-based standards currently do not exist or need to be updated, investigate the potential for human exposure to these chemicals, and develop guidance values for drinking water. Contaminants evaluated by CEC staff include contaminants that have been released or detected in Minnesota waters (surface water and groundwater) or that have the potential to migrate to or be detected in Minnesota waters.


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November 29, 2012
A Shepherd man is in the Isabella County Jail on attempted murder, assault and domestic violence charges after he allegedly attacked his wife with a meat hook Monday.
Reportedly William Clarence Wilfong, 37, had been served with divorce papers and then learned that he and his wife Tricia were also being evicted from their East Pleasant Valley Road home.
He allegedly followed and attacked his wife after she went next door to her parents' home, hitting her in the head with the hook and causing skull fractures.
She escaped from her husband and drove to her grandmother's home and was then taken to McLaren Central Michigan Hospital in Mt. Pleasant by her grandmother, where hospital officials contacted the police. She was later transferred to Covenant Hospital in Saginaw with skull fractures.
Wilfong was arraigned Tuesday in front of Isabella Trial Court Judge William R. Rush on six charges including attempted murder, punishable by up to life in prison; assault with intent to commit harm less than murder, punishable by up to ten years; unlawful imprisonment, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison; possession of a weapon with unlawful intent, a felony punishable by up to five years; felonious assault, a felony punishable by up to four years and with misdemeanor charges of domestic violence, punishable by up to 93 days in jail.
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Series: Rock Band #1
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Publication Date: November 3, 2015
First in Dawn Ryder's sizzling new Rock Band series.Rock star Syon Braden writes and plays the most extreme—and profitable—music from the depths of his shredded heart. He's got a double platinum record, adoring fans, and success for his band Toxsin—but it's what he can't have that he craves. Custom leather designer Kate Napier has her sights set on success, and that means keeping irresistible rock stars like Syon out of her bed. The chance to tour with the band and provide them with a fantastic custom wardrobe is too major an opportunity to turn down. But immersion in the dark, wild world of Toxsin on tour means Kate's about to get rocked…hard…body and soul.
Reeve is an irresistibly brave and believable heroine in Carla Norton's heart-stopping new thriller, What Doesn't Kill Her, about a young woman who learns to fight back.
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Sexiest Rock Stars (And What Makes Them So Hot!) with Dawn Ryder
Rock Stars…some are just lick-able….
Let's face it, there is something about a man in leather, who can bring a stadium to its feet. I know there are all sorts of different music out there but heavy metal in all its formats has a certain, gut-wrenching appeal that just gets girls wanting to squeal. So here's one of my favorites:
I'm going with a classic, Elvis Presley – This icon had a lot of the elements I felt were essential to my hero, Syon, in Rock Me Two Times. One was his love of his music. Elvis actually recorded more songs than most musicians ever do. He wanted to have a television show that showed him and his band working out new music, but was told it wouldn't hold the attention of their audience. That sort of devotion to his craft amazes me. Elvis had music in his soul, I mean, he actually thought in it. I wanted Syon to be that way, to have his music be the root of his entire being and to have Kate come in and recognize the artist in him.
There are so many types of passion, and music is one that the world stops and listens to. If I'm lucky, someday, one of my books will captivate a reader just as completely as some of the great songs out there that everyone knows.
Dawn Ryder
About the Author
The Staples Center was roaring.
It sounded like a tsunami coming in, or a freight train passing three feet in front of her face. It was more than sound; there was a vibration that traveled through her body, all the way down to her bones. There was a current in the air that practically crackled with excitement.
The bodyguard-slash-security guy showed Kate up to a private box. She followed because she didn't want to squeal like a little girl and ask to be taken home.
She'd never lost her head like this before.
It was embarrassing on an epic scale. She was pissed at herself for rolling over so easily for a man who wouldn't recall her name by the end of the night.
The box had plush seats and an open rail overlooking the stage. The lights went down, and the drummer started up. The beat was infectious, taking over her heart until she was sure the muscle was keeping the same rhythm.
The crowd roared again, thrusting their hands up into the air as two guitars joined the drummer. Her nipples puckered again, her memory offering up an image of Syon arching back as he played those final chords. It was like he was pushing the music out of himself, almost as if he were giving birth.
On stage, he was just as raw.
Syon took command of the space completely. The audience ate him up.
And were they screaming. Syon worked them just as skillfully as he did his guitar. He really was lord of all he surveyed. Kate discovered herself leaning forward, being drawn toward the spellbinding energy pulsing on the stage. Sitting still was impossible; her body wanted to move in time with the notes Syon was wringing out of his instrument. She became fixated on his hands; the way he worked his fingers was downright dominant.
Her teeth were clenched by the time the last song finished, she was panting softly and felt wrung out.
But it was fucking wonderful. She was drifting on a high and collapsed back into her padded chair, her composure scattered around her like fall leaves. She felt spent but amped up at the same time.
Fangirls were definitely climbing the respect ladder in her book.
Okay, so she was drooling over a rock star like some high schooler, but at least B.O.B.—her battery-operated boyfriend —was waiting for her at home. All in all, the buzz was worth the slightly stinging blow to her pride, because in some corner of her mind, she believed she should be grown-up enough to realize fantasies weren't mature. So disappointment wouldn't stalk her in the wee hours of the night.
A hollow feeling in her gut warned her she was hoping in vain.
As Syon and the rest of the band left the stage, Kate indulged herself in a long moment of reflection. Syon had worked that guitar until it wailed. He had to be hell in bed if he applied even half that effort to pleasing his partner.
"So, what'd you think?"
She jumped, grabbing the armrests of the movie theater-style chair. Her eyes popped open wide, and her belly did a triple flip when she found Syon watching her.
"Ah…" Her tongue suddenly felt like a wad of cotton in her mouth as she scrambled to stand up and turn around to face him. "It was fantastic…"
He grinned at her, a huge, arrogantly pleased expression that showed off his perfect teeth. God, she wondered if he knew how to bite…
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