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|Electronic Government and the Rural Poor: The Case of Gyandoot
|Simone Cecchini, Monica Raina
|pp. 65-75
|Creating Necessary Knowledge
|Ernest J. Wilson III, Michael L. Best
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|Measuring the Contribution of Infoplazas to Internet Penetration and Use in Panama
|Norma L. Miller
|pp. 1-23
|Empowerment and Participatory Geographic Information and Multimedia Systems: Observations from Two Communities in Indonesia
|Jon M. Corbett, C. Peter Keller
|pp. 25-44
|Leveraging the Open Source Software Movement for Development of China's Software Industry
|Mingzhi Li, Zhangxi Lin, Mu Xia
|pp. 45-63
|Information Needs Assessment Model for Identifying Information Needs of Rural Communities
|Anjali Dhingra, D. C. Misra
|pp. 77-78
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I actually like Eiji's work more than that of Muto. Maybe because Muto's piece is just too complex.
Nice chapter.
I just love all their enthusiasm. Ashirogi Muto piece does sound interesting though.
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great chapter...
Eiji's piece reminds me of a fusion of High School of the Dead and Rosario + Vampire.
and i really really getting a serious vibe of Death Note from Muto pieces.but they made it a little different and interesting.
don't you feel this chapter is a stand alone that isn't a stand alone?
in the last pages, that's exactly what i was thinking: all previous chapters are used to foreshadow their ability to write a manga like this of the two demons, and you want to discover what happens next. meanwhile, this chapter is in a certain way a stand alone, which makes it a stand alone that isn't a stand alone.
Exactly! We're being played, played damn good. This is why I really love Bakuman.
Again a really nice chapter....I can't wait to see Eiji's super piece go up against Ashirogi's new piece. I must say the two demons thing sounds like good cop-bad cop to me.....lol
Lets wait and see how it plays out. With this I'm sure Eiji and Ashirogi though their competing will be in the own world trying to topple each other from first place but ultimately alternating between 1st and 2nd. The rest (PCP, Giri, Mikata etc) will be fighting for third and below.
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The RED ONE and EPIC cameras have raised the bar for thousands of productions, even those shoots with modest budgets. But what about the little guy who wants to shoot digital on a shoestring budget? A great solution for that scenario is RED's new SCARLET-X camera. The price for the SCARLET-X brain plus a solid-state disc drive (SSD) is $9,750. (For a kit with battery, controller and LCD, the cost will be around $14,000, depending on the options.)
The SCARLET-X's 5K Bayer-type sensor enables the capture of 4K and 4K HD (16: 9) RED RAW at 24 and 30 fps; 3K at up to 48 fps; 2K at up to 60 fps and 1K at up to 120 fps. You can even capture 5K at a maximum frame rate of 12 fps, but this is a bit frustrating as it is close yet not close enough to 24 fps to be useful. For that you'll have to pay for an EPIC (at several times the price). The SCARLET-X does have many other features from the EPIC, like its high dynamic range (HDR) in which the highlights are protected to achieve an exposure latitude of up to 18 stops. To achieve this, the camera captures two streams of video: one exposed for the highlights and the other for shadow. The tradeoff is that maximum frame rates are cut in half (for example, 30 fps vs. 60 fps maximum in 2K mode). The SCARLET-X can be operated and powered via the RED pistol grip for a minimum of a half-hour by 37/Wh RED volt batteries; for two hours by brick-style 153/Wh RED Li batteries; or by various capacities and brands Li batteries hooked to its power port.
Lens-wise, the SCARLET-X can be outfitted with either a standard cinema PL mount or standard Canon EF mount. The camera is unique in that it enables some auto functions, like auto-exposure and focus, with many of Canon's latest EOS prime and zoom (DSLR) lenses. The mounts can readily be switched by loosening a few screws, and the same will soon be true with other brands, like Nikon. Audio-wise, the SCARLET-X can record up to four channels of 44/48 kHz (PCM) audio via a pair of mini-plug inputs on the front plate and monitored via a mini-plug headphone jack. Color-coded audio levels are adjustable through a touch-activated VU meter on the LCD screen. Color-coded audio levels are displayed in the lower-right corner of the viewfinder, but you'll need to find your own mic mount and utility shoe to mount it on.
The camera's audio and video are recorded to solid-state RED magazines available in sizes from 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256GB at up to 180mb/s. The RED mags can be offloaded several times faster than standard CF cards. Once on the desktop, the RAW files can be color corrected and even edited (cuts only) as well as exported to other Apple Mac or PC-based editing/effects apps, including Final Cut Pro and Avid programs.
I tested the SCARLET-X with RED's Canon EOS package, including a RED side handle, two 37/Wh RED volt batteries, RED View 5-inch LCD VF monitor and a RED arm for secure, easy handling. I had two 153/Wh brick batteries and a charger, plus a brick belt-pack adapter, and I used my Canon 100–400mm EOS and Tamron 10–24mm lenses. (Unfortunately, neither auto-exposure nor autofocus worked with the Tamron, but they did work with the Canon 100–400.)
For ENG-style shooters, it's worth noting that the SCARLET-X and other RED cameras are very menu-driven with only a handful of external controls. However, the user interface is fairly user-friendly and should be familiar to RED users as well as DSLR shooters. With nary a glance at the over-270-page user manual, I began shooting in earnest after a half-hour phone tutorial with RED tech support. Key functions, like exposure, resolution, frame rate and shutter speed, are all at your fingertips via the camera's two-stage menu, which can be activated by tapping directly on the VF or via the simple controls on the side handle.
My Miller Compass 25 tripod package (with its 30.9-pound maximum capacity) easily handled the 12–14-pound SCARLET-X package. It enabled me to pan very slowly and smoothly for exceptionally crisp imagery in 3K and 4K along with some useable shots in 5K at 12 fps. I also shot handheld at 24 fps using the RED arm — and I had to remind myself that I wasn't on sticks. The SCARLET-X has enough mass for excellent stability with handheld shots, especially when firing with the side arm and grasping it with the RED arm while braced against a wall (this is much more comfortable than it sounds).
I also shot a variety of subjects outdoors at 60 fps at 2K resolution and was impressed at the clean, smooth, slow-motion effect of swimming and walking waterfowl when played back at 24 fps. The slow-mo shots of waterfowl, herons, fish eagles and muskrats that I shot at 1K HD resolution at 89 fps were even more impressive. Played back at 24 fps, much of their movements took on a dreamy slowness, most notably in the shots of my dog bounding after thrown sticks and such. Moreover, the 1K imagery looked HD sharp and easily intercut with the 2K shots.
I was also really impressed with the camera's exposure latitude when using the HDR mode, even when shooting faces backlit in the midday sun. Tweaking exposure and color correction was also surprisingly easy and fast using a RED cine 3.2 lens, as was doing a cuts-only rough cut. I found it much faster and more satisfying than capturing a camera codec to Final Cut before color correcting. After hearing so much about the difficult RED workflow in its early days, I was blown away by how easy-breezy it was (once I mastered the basics) and how impressive and juicy the video was even at 2K and 1K, at least in good lighting situations. On the down side, the SCARLET-X isn't as light-sensitive as one would hope. Its native ISO has been estimated as low as 5-600, which is plenty in daylight but marginal in low light. However, in those situations you can use HDR to boost detail in the darks.
In many respects, the SCARLET-X has exceeded my expectations by packing its 1K–5K capability at a better price point than most Pro 1080p cameras. Its modular design makes it feasible to scale it to your needs and budget. For those expecting the SCARLET-X to be an "almost-EPIC" camera, it will fall short in some key ways. But if changing frame rates isn't quite as important as exposure, color latitude, crispness and an overall clean, great "film look" captured at 3K and 4K resolution, the SCARLET-X may well fulfill most if not all of your needs, provided that you light adequately.
For me, one issue was the SCARLET-X's limited frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions with a max of 60 fps at 2K (versus a maximum of 120 fps at 4K with the RED EPIC). Nevertheless, the SCARLET-X is cut from much of the same cloth as the EPIC sensor-wise, and it could deliver 90 percent or more of what the EPIC does for a fraction of the cost. The SCARLET-X isn't suited for ENG-style shooting, as it lacks basics like XLR inputs and a mic mount and has temperature-range restriction, but if you're ready to take the plunge with a small-crew production — on a feature, reality show, documentary, music video or anything else — the RED SCARLET-X may be your best option to achieve cinema-screen resolution at ENG costs.


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|Team: Pelicans
W: 225 lbs
Bday: 05/06/1988
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Current: C
Possible: C
|Agent: Mark Bartelstein
Current Salary:$981,084
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Hometown: Saint-Etienne, France
Drafted: Pick 20 in 2008 by Bobcats
Best Case: LaMarcus Aldridge
Worst Case: Francisco Elson
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Alexis Ajinca has established himself as a force in European basketball since his last stint in the NBA. His strong play in the Euroleague this season and in the European Championships with France last summer convinced the New Orleans Pelicans to buy out his contract in Strasbourg.
How has he the 7-footer evolved since the 2010-2011 season and what can he be expected to bring to the table for the New Orleans Hornets?
Mike Schmitz takes a detailed look at his strengths and weaknesses in the following scouting video:
Any time Alexis Ajinca steps onto the floor, it is hard not to take notice. Towering above most D-League post players, Ajinca has packed on some weight to his upper-body, but remains very skinny, especially in his lower body. His tremendous wingspan allow him to block shots at a high rate, but his fundamentals down low leave a lot to be desired, and his lack of bulk allows more aggressive post players to push him beneath the rim and neutralize his size advantage.
Ajincas two contests in Boise were a very apt representation of many of his strengths and weaknesses,. Fouling out in just 20 minutes in the first game and committing five fouls in 19 minutes in his second, Ajinca showed how raw he remains on the defensive end. Hes appeared tentative at times in both of Maines games here, but still managed to block a total of 4 shots and alter a handful of short range attempts. His length affords him the opportunity to contest shots that many other players cant, but hes still honing that craft and learning how to cut down on his fouling.
Offensively, Ajinca flashed the talent that made him the 20th overall pick in 2008, but struggled at times as well. In his first game he finished with 5 turnovers and just 11 points, apparently playing through a minor illness. He came back strong a day later, finishing with 21 points on 9-14 from the field.
While the results of the second game were far more impressive, Ajinca made some impressive moves in both, including an essentially unblockable hook shot from the right block in the first and a pair of smooth face up drives in the second. Possessing excellent touch, Ajinca was able to overcome his lack of physical strength and toughness at times, but is still very much a work in progress as a player on both ends. The Bobcats will need to continue to foster Ajincas game, whether that be in Maine or Charlotte, to facilitate his development. We must keep in mind that hes only 21 years old at this stage, and obviously still has a world of potential left to tap into.
Ajinca came through with a very nice performance today. He showed tremendous touch, but is still incredibly raw. A lot of his moves look good, but they dont turn into production. That should change over time considering his age and willingness to work hard to improve. Ajinca has range, and some footwork down low. Unfortunately, hes going to have to gain a considerable amount of weight to utilize the latter, a difficult proposition considering how skinny he is in the lower body. That lack of bulk hurts him defensively, but his wingspan more than compensates for that deficiency on this level. Though he didnt show great production, Ajinca is beginning to translate his potential to higher levels of play.[Read Full Article]
After struggling with the physical team USA at the 2007 Nike Hoop Summit, the second go-around produced much better results for the French big man. Ajinca showed his versatility on the offensive end early in the game, first scoring with a smooth jump-hook from the low post, and then showing his range by knocking in a couple of long range jumpers. The big man also showed off his length and a quick vertical leap while throwing down an alley-oop under the basket.
Physically, his body carries more bulk than last season, but he must put on another 15 pounds at least before hell have a chance at handling NBA caliber competition. This was clear on a few occasions inside, where Ajinca struggled to finish against contact and was unable to operate against double teams.
Defensively, the big man showed good potential as a shot-blocker. A wing-span of nearly 79 combined with good timing allowed him to block 3 shots during the game, and the guards from team USA seemed to challenge him less and less in the paint as the game progressed. His man to man defense would also benefit from added bulk on his frame.
It seems that Ajinca may take his strong performance in the Hoop Summit and enter his name in the 2008 draft. Though not ready to play the NBA game, the French big has a nice set of physical tools and skills to build upon.
Promise, promise, promise. Its always the same story for Ajinca, particularly if we talk about his offensive game and physical profile. The freakishly long French big man again wasnt able to show any kind of go-to scoring move, always falling short in terms of skills. He showed a bit of everything, either shooting, posting up or putting the ball on the floor, but never good enough to get the job done on a regular basis. Actually, perhaps he tried a bit too much. He missed every single three-pointer he took, although his accuracy noticeably improved a few steps into the arc. His mechanics dont look bad and its important to stress the high point of release he uses, making his jumpers almost unstoppable.
His footwork in the low post still looks a bit unpolished, and he doesnt have the strength to make up for it with some banging and physical play. He can convert hook shots, but still not on a regular basis. When it came to putting the ball on the floor, he struggles surviving defensive helps, as his ball-handling skills are rather poor, his dribble pretty high, and it often takes him too much time to perform the moves he pursues. He was particularly abused in the semifinal game against the US, as the quick American perimeter players were always ready to throw a hand at his dribble. It looks like well have to keep waiting until he finally develops some reliable skills. For the moment, he was only really effective playing without the ball to get open looks near the basket, or scoring off offensive rebounds.
Things looked better defensively. Ajinca emerged as a very intimidating presence on the lane, blocking and changing shots. Its unbelievable how high he can get with his length and athleticism. Hes also improving his positioning and defensive mobility, although his lateral quickness still remains pretty mediocre. He was also very helpful in the rebounding department. Despite often being outmuscled, nobody can get as high as him.
Patience and hard work, those are the right ingredients for him.
More mixed feelings with the other top prospect in France, Alexis Ajinca (who by the way has signed with Hyeres Toulon for next season). Hes still awfully ineffective on the offensive end. Facing the basket as a power forward would do, hes struggling badly with his perimeter stroke, and still doesnt show good enough ball-handling skills to attack his match-up off the dribble on a regular basis. Playing down low as a center, he still suffers to get the job done. If he puts the ball on the floor to operate in the low post, defenses collapse on him and force many turnovers from him. Besides, his touch around the rim still needs work, while obviously his skinny body remains a matter of big concern. Were still in an early stage in the long-term process of his physical development.
Alexis Ajinca impressed with his athleticism but completely failed to emerge as a serious offensive threat. He did little besides converting some garbage points off put-backs or easy dunks. He shot the ball from behind the arc with poor results, he rarely put the ball on the floor and his low post game still looks very unpolished. On defense he displayed great intimidation with a sick combination of length and ability to get off the ground. However, his defensive lateral quickness again got exposed, particularly when he matched-up againt Casspi. Of course we shouldn't expect Ajinca to stop the skilled Israeli forward, but he was too easily toyed with by Casspi.[Read Full Article]
Throughout the week, Ajinca was certainly one of the more interesting prospects to observe, though also probably the most frustrating at the same time. On one hand, you have a 71 player with a 79 wingspan. Freakish athleticism in addition to nice range on his jumper, and a soft hook shot inside make the French big man a potential lottery pick down the road. At the same time, he only weighs 207 pounds and still seems to be adapting to the size of his body. Weak hands led to a lot of turnovers here, and its a struggle for him to play against anyone with a little bulk who likes to be physical.
During the week in practice, Ajinca looked great at times and horrible during other stretches. In the first couple of practices, he used his length and athleticism inside while throwing down multiple jaw-dropping dunks. With his back to the basket, he struggled with both ball-handling and footwork, but he can make a soft, high arching hook shot when given a little bit of space.
In the practices later in the week, it was often a battle for Ajinca when it came to catching the ball in the paint, and he clearly struggled trying to dribble next to smaller players in the paint. He seemed to become less confident as the week went along, despite some amazing flashes that few people on this planet are physically capable of.
The game on Saturday further emphasized Ajincas position as a raw project with a great deal of potential. He missed an open look at a three off a pick and roll early in the game, and followed it up by losing the ball out of bounds on a spin move. A flash-cut inside led to a lay-up finish, plus a free throw for the French big man, but that was followed by a turnover when he decided to handle the ball in transition. Ajinca did show his explosive athletic ability on a pick and roll play, where he dunked the ball with authority over Patrick Patterson.
At this point in time, Ajinca appears to be more comfortable playing while facing the basket. He would much rather shoot the three pointer than bang inside, and his hook-shot remains more of a face-up type move since he lacks the footwork to use it in the post. When asked what position hed like to play in the NBA, Ajinca mentioned that he sees himself as a 3 or 4. If he develops his body, he could become a match-up nightmare at the 5 if you allow him face the basket against slower centers. In regards to playing the 3, there is currently no player in the NBA who plays the small forward position at 7 feet tall or larger, as that just isnt feasible from a defensive standpoint.
From watching the practices and the game, it is obvious to conclude that Ajinca needs more time in Europe to develop his body and translate his natural ability to in-game situations. We can only hope he discovered the American buffet line during his time spent in Memphis, because any bulk will help at this point in time. The development of Alexis Ajinca is certainly worth following, and the potential payoff of some well invested time with the Frenchman could be huge.
Alexis Ajinca had an up and down day, displaying immense potential but some glaring weaknesses as well. Offensively, his finishing inside was better today though the play was less physical than in the previous days. Ajinca also displayed the ability to step out and hit the jumper again, and did so in the offensive set while being guarded. At the same time, he struggled to catch the ball a few times, and turned it over under the hoop while in traffic. As we have emphasized in previous articles, strength and experience will be necessary before the French big man becomes close to achieving his potential.[Read Full Article]
Alexis Ajinca had his worst day of practice by far. On the offensive end of the floor, even catching the ball was a struggle for him. On a few occasions he did receive the ball on the perimeter, and he made a few nice passes to cutting teammates near the hoop. As a back to the basket guy, Ajinca seems out of his element and most of his great flashes of potential throughout the week have come facing the basket. The one time he received the ball open on the perimeter during the scrimmage, he displayed a good shooting stroke despite the fact that he missed. On the defensive end Ajincas great length came in handy on numerous occasions, as it can be hard for 6 foot guards to try and get around a 94 standing reach. The big thing for the French big man over the next year will be growing into his body. His coordination appears to be a work in progress at this point as well, but he remains a very interesting guy to watch considering the skills he possesses.[Read Full Article]
Alexis Ajinca had another good day, though he practiced better yesterday. The big problem for him will also be his lack of stength, unless he can put some weight on his 207 pound frame. In the 4 on 4 half court drills, he sometimes went up against Solomon Alabi in the post. Ajinca struggled to create in the post against him, and had trouble with controlling the ball in the post. Though they are using him as a primary post player here, he plays much more comfortably while facing the basket at this point. This is evident when he handles the ball with his back to the basket, as it seems forced and mechanical. Ajinca will also need to learn to finish better inside. If he has the space to dunk the ball he has no problem, but he makes a lot of nice moves inside at this point that he doesnt convert. After practice Ajinca was shooting around, and knocked down 5 consecutive three pointers from behind the international line. A problem in the practices has been the fact that he isnt a very good passer out of the post, likely due to the fact that hes not used to spending a lot of time down low.[Read Full Article]
French big man Alexis Ajinca stood out more than anyone else today. Physically, Ajinca is an absolute freak of nature, listed at 7-1 (though he appears to be 7-2) with a huge wingspan and gigantic hands. Combine these attributes with an explosive vertical leap and nimble feet, and Ajinca can be considered an intriguing prospect based on size and athleticism alone. There is a lot more to be intrigued about than just his physical attributes, though.
Offensively, he has great hands under the basket, and uses his great length to keep loose balls alive on the offensive end, as well as sky over opposing players for rebounds on the defensive end. In the practice, Ajinca played the power forward position on the offensive end, playing opposite Nigerian big man Solomon Alabi. He appeared comfortable playing on the perimeter, showing soft shooting touch on his mid-range jump-shot. Inside, the big man handled the ball comfortably in traffic as well. During the scrimmage, Ajinca did most of his damage inside by gaining position, and either driving to the hoop or going to a hook shot with great success. On one possession, he shocked everybody in the practice facility by bring the ball back behind his head with his right arm and throwing down a monster dunk.
A big weakness that Alexis Ajinca must improve is the lack of bulk on his frame. He has the frame to add weight, but he struggles to gain position against the more physically developed competition he faces in the French ProA league. If he can add weight, he has the potential to play both the 4 and 5 at the next level, and his face the basket game would be an absolute nightmare for opposing centers to guard. It will also before important for him to gain experience and prove he can apply his raw skills on the basketball court before he enters the NBA draft.
Alexis Ajinca had played a grand total of 16 minutes combining both the Euroleague and French LNB. He was injured coming into the season, but being healthy for an extended period of time now, it seems that hes not being counted on by his coach at all. Its relatively understandable after watching him against Tau. Contrary to what he did last summer, Ajinca seems to be back to the power forward spot now, playing mostly facing the basket. Obviously, to battle under the rim with his super-skinny frame is a lost cause. However, he keeps filling out his body slowly, but steadily. He still gets outmuscled, but not as blatantly as before. Anyway, despite looking greatly intriguing with that incredibly long frame and nice mobility evolving on court, he wasnt effective this time. He missed a couple of three-point jumpers, committed an offensive foul when he put the ball on the floor to attack a rival, and also committed a turnover when he tried to dribble past a smaller defender from his own court to solve a full-court pressure. Highly predictable stuff for a guy of his characteristics, who is clearly not used to this level of competition. Thats why Ajinca needs playing time like he needs air; he can become a freakishly amazing 7-1 PF with a great feel for the ball. Still, its hard to bet on a guy that will likely make you less competitive in the short term and you know will probably be gone as soon as he blossoms; meaning that he will have to convince his coach in practices to give him that playing time.[Read Full Article]
We were really looking forward to checking out Ajincas stage of development after the intrigue he delivered last year in Belgrade, but came away with mixed feelings about his performance. Hes the same old physical freak, a super long and skinny guy, although not as dramatically skinny as last summer. Ajinca has gained a bit of weight that has allowed him to operate near the basket, even if he still gets regularly outmuscled.
Indeed this year he has looked much more of a post guy than last summer. Perhaps were let our imagination go too much, though, as after all, he got little playing time back in Belgrade. But with that athleticism, those surprisingly good hands, his jumper, and the way he handled the ball the few times he showed it, we certainly got the feeling that he could evolve into a power forward with a significant face-up game.
You cant really rely on just one competition, on one setting. Many factors chime in, like his coachs mindset, for example. But in this championship, enjoying consistent playing time, some of that intrigue seems gone. Particularly, we have found little trace of his ball handling skills. I dont think he faced a matchup and attacked him off the dribble even once. His shooting was still there; he regularly delivered a static jumpshot, although with quite limited accuracy.
So for the moment, were left with his low post game, which could be great if he managed to develop enough strength to battle with bigs at a pro stage (thats still quite a big if). After all, theres no better way to capitalize size (and wingspan) than sticking near the basket. Not being any low post dancer, the big French shows some moves to take advantage of his length, and whats perhaps even more important, he doesnt fear contact at all, which doesnt mean that his game doesnt suffer by getting regularly outmuscled. Anyway, it was a bit frustrating to see the problems he showed finishing near the basket. He rarely dunks the ball, and doesnt feel comfortable at all releasing the ball while suffering contact. However, he will likely resolve this problem as he gets stronger, although he might lack a bit of a soft touch near the hoop.
On defense, he has surely made great strides from last summer. Now he shows decent lateral quickness (well, he has basically learned to move laterally), and delivers great intimidation that, anyway, could still be a lot better. Ajinca didnt manage to become an intimidator against his rivals. He was a few times outsmarted by quick and skilled guys, while also outmuscled by stronger ones, although he often gets the job done regardless thanks to his incredible length.
Last summer we predicted that it would take at least two years to start figuring out where his development will take him. Its one year already and, despite the notable improvement in some areas, its still awfully complicated to make any kind of prediction.
One of the biggest difference makers of the competition. With his height and his endless arms, he was the most important defensive center in Mannheim. An insurance policy for his team down low, with the discipline to know when he must take action; Ajinca blocked shots and generally acted like an insurmountable wall. Nobody scored around the rim when he was in the area, as it was impossible to make layups next to him. Besides, he enjoys a very decent perimeter shot.
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Physically, hes a player who is still extremely skinny, although he has gained quite a bit of weight in the last two years; he seems to be going in the right direction. His wingspan is just extraordinary. He enjoys tremendously long arms, and whats more difficult to see around, he has good hands. Hes a long player and very coordinated for his size. But because of his lack of weight hes limited in many situations. However, it would be a pity if he lost some quickness by bulking up excessively.
Mentally, although he seemed not to play as hard as he should in some games, in the semifinals and the finals he was very focused and managed to stay motivated. He knows his limitations, and because of his lack of weight he sometimes avoids direct contact. But he knows how to contribute in other situations.
His great intimidation ability. Hes quite a smart player, who knows where hes dangerous and where hes beatable. Hes a great shot-blocker, knowing how to place his hand to stop his matchups shot, and especially, he has a great instinct blocking on defensive rotations. It doesnt matter if hes on the balls side or comes from the weak side; he almost always arrives on time. His array of low post moves is still scarce, because of not being able to handle physicality, but he does stand out for his soft touch executing jumpers, which he regularly knocks down. He has soft mechanics, being a good free-throw shooter, which for his size is really important. Hes very fast on transitions, whether defensive or offensive, and quite coordinated. Hes smart enough to visualize the entire game.
All come as a result of his lack of weight. He gives up space against very physical players when it comes to defending them, and he rarely dares to finish with his back to the basket in the low post, in order to not lose his balance by being bumped. He sometimes lacks a bit of aggressiveness when it comes to defending the pick and roll, and because of his youth, his intensity doesnt stay consistent all along the game. But all the mentioned flaws, with time and physical work, seem like they will be addressed.
He usually plays very open to create spaces for his teammates, who are great slashers and very versatile. His best weapon is the jump shot, although he did dare a few times to deliver a jump-hook in the low post, which looked effective. Hes not a good offensive rebounder, among other things because of how open he plays.
I insist about his intimidation ability. He can become one of the great, great intimidators world-wide in the next years. He has been extremely well taught in INSEP. With his quickness, and through receiving some vocal motivation or as a result of a games own importance- hes a good pick-and-roll defender. Hes not exactly a foul-prone type of player.
A clear NBA future. He needs a few more years, so he can improve his body. But he should bulk up proportionally. He would lose a lot of quickness if hes forced to gain a lot of weight in little time. It shouldnt be forgotten to work on his legs, which are extremely skinny. He will be an important player on any team.
Listed at 7-0, but probably on his way to 7-1 while enjoying an excellent wingspan, the surprising skill set of this kid makes him enjoy fabulous potential which is only limited by his extremely thin body and frame. He was constantly outmuscled during the tournament, greatly shortening his production and presence on court.
Anyway, Ajinca was the most athletic big man seen in Belgrade. Hes extremely quick for a guy his size, enjoying quite a good vertical, and running the floor like a wing. However, he still hasnt figured out how to effectively translate his mobility into defensive lateral quickness. Otherwise, hes a pretty good intimidator whenever his skinny body allows him to be, also using his wingspan to get some steals.
Besides his freakish body and athleticism, its stunning to see the relationship that a guy like him has with the ball. Alexis has very sensitive hands that allow him to feature some serious ball skills. Like many big Euros, he has a nice static jumper with three point range and accurate form, although it losses consistency the further he ventures from the basket. He can put the ball on the floor, even attacking his rival using his quickness, looking for a slashing movement. He can also pass the ball with good criteria and quick execution, whether from the post or facing the basket.
Even more than the games themselves, where he had trouble making his presence felt given his lack of playing time and his physical flaws, he was particularly impressive in the warm ups, showing his nice fundamentals and forward-like skills. Indeed, his skill set and athleticism might allow him to play power forward. Im sure that his fragile body would be really thankful if it turned out that way. Nevertheless, if he keeps on growing, it could be a different story. Anyway, its too early to tell.
The goal for Ajinca now is to work hard on his body and start playing with grown men. Its important to insist on his role in the junior National Team, which was very limited, not even starting the games for France. Were talking about an extremely raw and unready player. The good news is that with the new rules in place, he can forget about the NBA draft for a couple of years. However, even this period sounds too short for guy like him, just the time to start figuring out if his development will take him anywhere. For the moment, he will spend another year at the INSEP center, where he plays in the third division French league.


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Colors/size used:3.5" aurors smoke, 3.5 & 5" Ayu shad
Techniques: Single Swimbait on 1/2 oz J-Will Jig, Mann's A-rig, and weedless on Trokar 7/0 swimbait hook over hydrilla.
Warning: Do not use soft bait glue to attach swimbait to a Buckeye J-Will jig head, as the bait will dissenegrate (costly mistake as I ruined an entire package of 5" baits) Huddule bond glue worked in conjunction with a "hitch-hiker" screw-in spring, suggest gluing 24 hours before heading to the lake due to glue's required drying time.
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Tail action at slow speeds was above average.
Bait did catch largemouth and smallmouth
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Hello All,
I just recently had a heck of a time trying to setup the Kinect I purchased off craigslist to my windows 7 64-bit machine, and I figured I would create a guide on the different internet resources I used to achieve it. My ultimate goal is to use the Kinect in conjunction with VoxCommando, to have completely Voice and Gesture based control of XBMC, using the Kinect.
1. Why would I want to get/use a Kinect for XBMC?
See this thread basically it allows you to control XBMC with hand gestures.
2. OK, you convinced me, but what Kinect should I get?
There are two version of the Kinect, one for Xbox, and one for PC. The PC version costs more, because Microsoft is expecting that it will be purchased by developers, and wants to charge them to license their SDK but as far as I can tell, the hardware is the same. So, for the purposes of this tutorial (since I am not developing) you should be able to purchase a used xbox Kinect and have no issues.
3. I bought the Kinect how do I plug it into my computer?
In order to plug the Kinect into your computer, you need to purchase the power adapter for it as well, which converts the Kinect connector to usb, and provides the external power for the Kinect to operate.
4. You're boring me Guyonphone, how do I install this thing already?
If you are reading this it is likely that you have already purchased a Kinect and have had trouble installing it, then searched for a resolution. So the first thing you need to do, is uninstall everything you already installed related to the Kinect. This includes, the Microsoft Kinect SDK, any OpenNI binaries, NITE, Sensor Drivers, Prime Sense, etc. After you have uninstalled them, check the "C:\program files", and the "C:\program files (x86)" folders, for any remnants, and manually delete the folders, then restart your computer, we want to start with a clean slate.
5. Clean and ready for Install:
Now that we are starting off clean, go to this website:
Follow it's instructions to a "T", Download the files directly from that site.
This will help you install:
OpenNI v18.104.22.168
NITE Middleware v184.108.40.206
"But Guyonphone" you say, there are newer OpenNI binaries, and middleware, surely you would want me to use those.
You are correct, and they will work for development purposes, but they will not work with kinemote.
"But Guyonphone" you say again, these files clearly say 32-bit, I thought this was a guide for 64-bit windows 7.
I can't fully explain this, other than to tell you that they work, I have tested on two win 7 64-bit machines now.
6. Reboot your computer.
7. Install the Kinect Motor Driver:
Go here and follow these Instructions:
8. Install Kinemote:
All the drivers necessary to operate Kinemote have now been installed. Install Kinemote which you can download from here, after you create a forum account which is free.
9. Microphone installation (Not needed for Kinemote):
I do not believe that all the above will get the microphone on the Kinect working, I think for that you have to install the SDK, but if you do, it will partially destroy all the work we just did. I am still playing around with this, but, basically, you have to go back into the device manager, and manually re-install drivers, for each of the devices now listed under "Microsoft Kinect" by having windows search the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Prime Sense" Folders for drivers. I currently have everything working on my Kinect, but have not perfected the process. Ill try to update this if I feel brave enough to tackle everything all over again.
Obviously reply back here if you have any issues, and I would be glad to try and assist, but please note that I am in no way a developer, this is just a guide of what worked, out of my many trials and errors over the past three days trying to get this thing running.
Lastly, if deemed good enough, I would like to request from the mods that this be entered into the "tips and tricks" area.
Thank You
Windows - How-To connect and setup your Kinect to work with Kinemote and windows 7 64
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2012-05-05 20:41 Post: #2
Added to the how-to/tips and tricks forum. Thanks for the guide!
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I've got it up and running, but as soon as the connection between xbmc and kinemote happens, the xbmc menu starts scrolling to the right and won't stop Any ideas?
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If you do a "push" with your hand, so that the Kinect recognizes your movements, and then move your palm gently to the left it should fix the issue. I have to say that it's not the easiest thing to use, and user training is going to be a big part of getting it working. Im hoping that the next version of kinemote will be a little more accurate. Let me know if that helps.
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2012-06-18 10:35 Post: #5
That did help, thanks. Played with it for a few hours but had to disable it in the end - it's a great first step but until it's tuned as well as on the xbox I don't think it's going to be very useful. I turned to voice commands instead, with VoxCommando, and again it's a great start but it has a long way to go yet.
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2012-06-19 07:07 Post: #6
Hey Rumik,
I agree with your assessment of both voxcommando and Kinemote, In the end I actually don't use them currently either. I end up using my Ipad or iphone with XBMC commander, so far that has been the best input device for me. I also have Flirc which is pretty useful. I have seen TV's companies like Samsung begin to release voice and gesture based TV's, and I would really like to see both of these projects improve to a more useable state. In the meantime they are fun to play with when you have some spare time.
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2012-10-26 16:39 Post: #7
Thanks for providing step by step guide to set up Kinect to work with Kinemote and windows 7 64. It will be helpful for me and I will try to connect.
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2013-03-19 21:08 Post: #8
anyone have this working on windows 8?
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2013-07-06 11:43 Post: #10
Thanks for the information. Will try it out soon as soon as I pick up a used kinect from the local market.
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2013-07-11 08:20 Post: #11
thanks for the info!..hope to try this out soon..
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2013-07-13 11:21 Post: #12
It is mentioned here Kinect to be used with XBMC that you can use Kinect for XBOX (cheaper one) and no need to buy the one for Windows.
I am also in the same boat , looking to buy a kinect just for the XBMC control and the awe factor :-) it should bring. I am on Windows 7 32-Bit XBMC 12 Frodo running on Dell Studio Hybriid 140-g (Media Center/Player).
However I am a bit confused and skeptical about the real life performance, usage and behavior of such a setup. Can someone who is already using it with tell me the following :
1. How accurate and precise the kinect based menu scroll is. What is a normal optimal usage distance from the TV.
2. Which actions or gestures (left click, right click, scroll up down) can be performed with Kinect. I usually use menu scroll left/right/up/down/pause/movie info/library update within XBMC. The volume is controlled separately on the amplifier.
3. I am not supposed to watch a movie on XBMC in a fixed frozen position for 2 hours or more. So what about the natural body or hand movements, are they picked up as control gestures by kinect, even when there is no intention to manipulate or call the XBMC settings during menu interaction or playback.
4. I can control the XBMC settings only with Kinect (using Kinemote I guess). But my sound is coming via Yamaha home theater amplifier connected to the optical audio port of the media center. There is no volume up/down control within Windows which raises/lowers the volume passing by the SPDIF optical audio port, hence it is independent of the system audio as raw sound output stream is decoded at the amplifier level (whether Dolby or DTS). So I figure there is no way to control volume up or down on the Yamaha Amplifier, for it I would still have to use my logitech harmony 890 configured to control multiple devices in an "Activity" mode.
5. Relating to point no. 4, if I manage to output the sound from media center via HDMI (not via optical audio) , then it maybe a chance to control volume via windows audio control (even in this case the amplifier needs to be on a fixed amplification level and the raise/lower of volume is handled by Windows audio volume bar.). If it sounds possible then is there any gesture/symbol available in Kinemote to control volume.
Thanks for reading and responding, which I guess would be helpful for the community in general.
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2014-01-24 22:57 Post: #13
i realy would like to try that setup but the links from step 7 and 8 are not working and i can't get the kinemote programm from anywhere else. download on kinemote site isn't working eighter. are there any other options getting my XBMC controlled by the kinect sensor?
btw i'm currently using win8 ... so a solution for that would be nice but if you have only something for win7 i'll try that two!
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2014-02-26 14:46 Post: #14
(2014-01-24 22:57)rico3386 Wrote: HeyIm wondering the same thing but using Windows 7, anyone know where to download kinemote?
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I believe apple have bought kinemote hence why no download (i could be wrong) i just grab a copy from git hub but im getting unhandled exception on two different systems any ideas guys.
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System.TypeInitializationException: The type initializer for 'Microsoft.Kinect.KinectSensorCollection' threw an exception. ---> System.DllNotFoundException: Unable to load DLL 'Kinect10.dll': The specified module could not be found. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8007007E)
at Microsoft.Kinect.NativeMethods.NuiSetDeviceStatusCallback(NuiStatusCallback pCallback, IntPtr pUserData)
at Microsoft.Kinect.KinectSensorCollection..ctor()
at Microsoft.Kinect.KinectSensorCollection.Initialize()
at Microsoft.Kinect.KinectSensorCollection..cctor()
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at Microsoft.Kinect.KinectSensorCollection.get_Instance()
at Kinemote_Lite.Form1.Form1_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
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at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
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at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
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As you make your way through the Southern Ocean, the expedition team will be on hand to prepare you for your expedition experience, giving you an overview of all aspects of Antarctic life, with lectures and presentations on wildlife, ice, environmental sustainability and the history of polar exploration. These lectures are given by some of the foremost experts in their fields including botany, marine biology, anthropology and history.
Sites in Port Ross that may be visited include an abandoned Maori settlement, a German expedition observation point at Terror Cove and a WWII coast watching station at Ranui Cove. In Carnley Harbor, castaway depots at Camp Cove are marked by an A-frame building built in 1887 by the crew of the Awarua, inscribed with the names of people from the French Bark Angou wrecked in 1905. You may cruise to Victoria Passage, a dramatic opening at the end of Carnley Harbor. The birdlife of Auckland Island is profuse.
As you near the wonders of Macquarie Island, take advantage of the amenities aboard your vessel.
Often described as one of the "wonder spots" of the world, the sub-Antarctic island of Macquarie has been said to rival South Georgia in its magnificence, scenic diversity, and prolific wildlife. Designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1933 and a World Heritage Site in 1977, Macquarie now operates a full-time manned station where biological and meteorological research is conducted.
Zodiacs will take you ashore at Sandy Bay, your planned landing site. Once ashore you'll find the bay, with its rugged backdrop of mountains and tussock-covered headlands, is home to 850,000 Royal Penguins, 150,000 breeding pairs of King Penguins, as well as Rock Hopper Penguins, Gentoo Penguins and Elephant Seals. This profusion of wildlife wasn't always so protected; the rusting remains of machinery used by whalers are stark reminders of the exploitation which took place on the island during its early history.
Cross the Antarctic Convergence Zone, where warm currents meet cold which rise to the surface, resulting in nutrient laden waters, a sudden and substantial drop in temperature, and abundant marine life. A band of fog defines the convergence and icebergs may be sighted in this region. You transit a vast wilderness in the company of sea birds (especially albatross and petrels), whales and dolphins. If the opportunity arises, you may try to cross directly over the South Magnetic Pole as you head south.
This southernmost expanse of the Pacific Ocean was named after James Clark Ross who first explored the area in 1841. The Ross Sea coast extends from the ice shelf northwards until it reaches the very tip of Victoria Land and Cape Adare. Subject to weather conditions, you will attempt a variety of landings. These may include:
Cape Adare - Cape Adare was discovered by Captain James Ross in 1841. Plan to visit Borchgrevink's Hut from the British Southern Cross Expedition, the first to ever spend winter in the Antarctic, in 1899. Up to 1,000,000 Adelie Penguins have reclaimed this spectacular site, surrounded by black volcanic hills. High above the huts is the lonely grave and cross of Borchgrevink's biologist.
Cape Hallett - Following an intricate approach to Cape Hallett through thick pack ice, you land to inspect the site of an abandoned US/New Zealand base. It is a magnificent area with giant glaciers and surrounding mountains of over 4,000 meters. Weddell Seals and Adelie Penguins abound.
Inexpressible Island - Home to a small Adelie Penguin rookery, this low bleak Island is the site of an amazing story of survival, where Scott's Northern party endured a brutal winter in a snow cave until their departure for Ross Island across the sea ice in September 1912. This is a rarely visited site but if a visit is successful, it is not hard to imagine why the men called this place "Hell with a capital H."
Franklin Island - Attempt a Zodiac landing to go ashore near a large rookery of Adelie penguins and explore the coastline. Leopard seals may be seen cruising around the island.
Cape Royds - Shackleton's hut at Cape Royds was constructed during the British Antarctic Nimrod Expedition in 1907-1909. Ice conditions prevented him reaching Hut Point, the site of Scott's hut, so he selected Cape Royds for winter quarters. Adelie Penguins are slowly reclaiming the site which is the world's southernmost penguin rookery.
Cape Evans - Scott's 1911 Terra Nova Hut is the largest historic building in Antarctica. It served as the base for extensive scientific research, as well as Scott's journey to the South Pole. Much of Scott's equipment is well preserved and you might enter the hut with guides.
Ten men of Shackleton's ill-fated imperial trans-Antarctic expeditions were marooned here in 1915 after their ship Aurora was blown out to sea and unable to return.
Possession Islands - Subject to sea and ice conditions, land at the rarely visited small and craggy Possession Islands. One of these, Foyn Island, is covered with Adelie Penguins. The islands were discovered by James Clark Ross and Francis Crozier in 1841 during their expedition to locate the south magnetic pole.
Cape Terra Nova Bay - First discovered by Scott during his 1901-1904 expedition, the site is now occupied by an Italian base which operates a summer research station. If permission is granted, you may visit the base. It is then intended to cruise by the massive Drygalski ice tongue, which extends 70km out into the Ross Sea.
Ross Ice Shelf - The South Pole is just 1,200 kilometers away and freezing gale force winds blow sheets of snow straight off the ice cap across the Ross Ice Shelf. This is the largest floating body of ice in the world with spectacular ice cliffs soaring 30 meters above the sea and the occasional background roar as massive icebergs calve away.
Cape Bird - This wild cape at the tip of Ross Island is home to a large Adelie penguin colony and the New Zealand scientists who study them, as well as all aspects of the islands natural history at the remote scientific station.
As you make your way toward Campbell Island, your Expedition Team will be on hand to prepare you for your expedition experience giving you an overview of all aspects of Antarctic life, with lectures and presentations on wildlife, ice, environmental sustainability and the history of polar exploration. These are given by some of the foremost experts in their fields including botany, marine biology, anthropology and history.
Campbell Island was first discovered in January 1810 by Captain Frederick Hasselburg, master of the sealing brig, Perseverance. He named the island after his employers Robert Campbell and Co. of Sydney, and sadly drowned later that year after a boat capsized in Perseverance Harbor. Campbell is a volcanic island with fascinating rock formations. Fifty years ago, between 2 and 3 million Rock Hopper Penguins were nesting on the island, but since then , 90% have been decimated by bacterial infection. Less than 20 pairs of Wandering Albatross nests are found here. Approximately 8,500 pairs of Royal Albatross and about 74,000 pairs of Black Browed Mollymawk also call the island home. Over 40 other breeds of birds including the Southern Royal Albatross have also been observed on Campbell Island.
Make your way to port while enjoying informative and entertaining presentations. Reflect on your journey with fellow travelers.
Cruise all the way into Dunedin city wharf (whereas other vessels berth at Port Chalmers) and spend a full day ashore to enjoy this charming city, regarded as one of the best preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere.
Ports of call and itinerary may be subject to weather and tidal conditions, and is subject to change.
Accommodations onboard the ship; cruise transportation; all meals onboard; 24-hour room service; a range of shore excursions led by expedition team; entertainment and educational programs; use of ship's sporting equipment and facilities; port & handling charges; Zodiac excursions and tender transfers; access to the ship's library; government fees and taxes; services of crew.
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Wilson County Schools has now made it so any student within the system can transfer to any school that has an opening. It is in accordance with a new state law according to Wilson County Schools Attendance Supervisor Stan Moss.
If a student transfers to a different school, they will be able to stay at the school until their time there ends.
"Once they are in, they're in," said Moss.
They will not go on to the middle or high school that school is zoned for, but the one they are actually zoned for. Parents will have to apply again for a transfer if they want to go to a middle or high school within which they are not zoned.
Moss said he wanted to clarify that only students within the school system can apply for a transfer. Students in the Lebanon City School district or outside of the county, will not be able to transfer.
A "Student Transfer Application" must be completed and submitted within the transfer application period of Aug. 15 through Sept. 30. No transfers will be considered after this period unless there has been a change in custody or residence of the parent or guardian.
As long as space is available in a school all transfers will be approved. In cases where the requests exceed the number of spaces available transfers will be granted in the following priority: Employees of Wilson County Schools; Students whose siblings are already enrolled in the school; Students requesting a specific course offering not available in their base school; Lottery.
Transportation for students granted transfers shall be the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
Student Transfer Applications are available at the district office or on the website at wcschools.com.
The schools that are accepting transfers will be made public. Right now, there are a few schools on the school website that have openings. They are Rutland Elementary, West Elementary, West Wilson Middle School, Lebanon High School, Watertown High School and Wilson Central High School.


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The Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association Innkeepers are gathering recipes for the 8th addition of the Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association Cookbook.
The cook book will be soft cover and a lay flat binding. There will be information about each B&B that submitted a recipe and are asking each innkeeper to provide 4 recipes from each inn. There will be "Signature Inn" Recipes along with Bread & Muffins, Coffee Cakes & Pastries, French Toast & Pancake, Egg entrees, Lunch & Dinner Entrees, Fruits, Desserts, Appetizers, Soups, Salad & Sides, And Special Diets.
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Journal chill's Journal: Six Months with a Chromebook
About six months ago my main PC died and I needed a new one. Not having a lot of cash, and not really having a lot of free time to spend on the computer, I decided to get an Acer C7 Chromebook to hold me over.
Refurbished units are available on Acer's official refurb store, over on E-Bay. I paid $149 at the time. Now the base 2 Gb unit with a 320 Gb HD is available for $139.
These are Intel Celeron-based systems with 2 SO-DIMM RAM sockets and a mini-PCIe slot that holds the a/b/g/n/Bluetooth adapter. With only one RAM socket populated, it was easy to pop in a 4 Gb module for a total of 6 Gb of RAM. Adding more RAM allows the system to operate better with multiple tabs open. Other than that, you won't notice much of a difference.
Now that I've been using this as my primary machine for the last 6 months I can render an informed opinion.
I'm amazed at how much of what I do now is thru a web browser. After adding an SSH app, there is very little I couldn't do with the Chromebook. Still, there are some critical limitations that have driven me to get a "real" computer.
One of the big ones is the lack of network file system support. There is no way to access SMB/CIFS or NFS shares on the Chromebook. It also doesn't have FTP support, though there is a commercial app available for FTP. It is only $1.99, but needs to phone home to make sure you've paid, so requires connectivity to function.
If you can live with accessing files only through Google Drive, everything is fine. But, if you have -- like me -- a few terabytes of data on local shares, you're stuck. No, uploading every movie, television show, educational video and audio file I've every ripped to Google Drive is not an option.
Speaking of uploading music, that is another limitation. If you use Google Music, you can play everything fine, but will need a "real" computer to upload any files.
Printing, too. There is no direct printing support. The system only supports "Google Cloud Print", which means you either buy a new printer that supports GCP or leave a PC running with the printer driver configured, and logged in to Chrome (browser). You also have to be comfortable with everything you print going up to Google and back down. Meh.
Of course, Chrome doesn't do Java. There are still some things on the web that require Java.
The lack of network file system support is a show stopper for me. I'm also taking some online classes including a couple in Java development, which means I can't use the Chromebook.
Not that I'm getting rid of it. I have given it to my wife. My young son also has one.
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The Emery County Commissioners approved the termination of the interlocal agreement between Huntington City and Emery County. The two entities had partnered several years ago on the Huntington Industrial Park. There is approximately $30,000 left in the fund which will be split between the county and Huntington City. All of the land at the Industrial Park has been sold. Talon Resources has moved their business to the Industrial Park and owns the majority of the land there which can be used for future development at the site. The Head Start program operates in the former restaurant facility at the Industrial Park.
Commissioner Gary Kofford said the county has plans to develop a park adjacent to the Emery County Aquatics Center on the west side. He asked for approval to begin the advertising process for the design work on the park. Ideas are to have a large soccer field, restrooms, pavilion, walking path, trees and gazebos with picnic tables. The large soccer field can be used for a variety of recreational activities. The advertising will begin and a site showing held, bids will be opened on March 23.
Commissioner Jeff Horrocks pointed out the park project was budgeted into the 2009 budget and funds are available for this work.
The commission approved out of state travel for Sheriff LaMar Guymon, Mike McCandless and Tina Carter to travel to the Las Vegas travel show to promote Emery County for the travel council.
A new resolution was adopted establishing the tippage charge at the land fill. The charge for commercial contractors using the land fill was changed from $12 to $15 per ton and the $200 cap was eliminated. Commissioner Kofford said if this presents a hardship for any contractor then they can contact the commissioners. Morris Sorensen, road department director said the actual hard costs of handling a ton of garbage average out to be $27 which includes employee and equipment costs.
The commission approved to advertise the old compactor from the landfill on Iron Planet. Sorensen explained they will come out and evaluate the equipment and then the equipment is placed on their internet auction website. The company keeps a percentage from the sale. Locally it's hard to move this type of equipment because no one has a use for it and other landfills already have the equipment required. After the equipment is paid for then the purchaser can pick up the equipment.
A maintenance agreement was signed with Honeywell Building Solutions for the automation maintenance services for the equipment at the aquatics center.
Johansen and Tuttle was approved to do the land survey at the Lawrence Cemetery. Wade Nielson is the land owner surrounding the cemetery. The Lawrence Cemetery isn't laid out well and is small. "It would be beneficial to acquire more land. It would require a fence be put around the new area. There are a couple of washes that need to be filled in. A survey must be conducted before additional land can be purchased," said Commissioner Kofford.
The agreement with the State of Utah and Emery County was approved for cadastral mapping in the amount of $6,420. This mapping marks the corners for each section. Dixie Swasey, county recorder said the mapping has been very valuable for Emery County and gives more accurate survey information. It is GPS mapping and will be ongoing until the corners on all sections have been marked.
Mary Huntington, personnel director, presented several items for commission approval including the Equal Employment Oopportunity plan.
Advertisement will begin for a part-time janitor for Cleveland Library. Jacklynn Farren was approved as the part-time janitor for the Castle Dale library. Recruitment will begin for a water safety instructor and three head lifeguards. The positions will come in house. Kaylee VanWagoner and Gwen Peacock were approved to be on contract with the county as Aquasize instructors at the pool. They will receive $175 a month. Recruitment will begin for five Emergency Medical Systems scheduling coordinators. This will be in house and the coordinators will receive a $200 a month stipend. The coordinator schedules personnel to be available for ambulance runs at each of the five locations where ambulances are housed. Commissioner Horrocks pointed out the money is not additional money into the system, but just a realignment of funds.
Recruitment will also begin for an EMS training officer. This position will make sure the EMTs have their training hours and all certifications are up to date. There will be a $300 per month stipend for this position. Commissioner Horrocks said this money for the training officer comes from a realignment of funds also.
In the commission reports Commissioner Horrocks said they met with Randy Johnson who is the county lobbyist. They talked about the America's Red Rock Wilderness Bill. Johnson is now in Washington, D.C.
Commissioner Horrocks said he spent Thursday at the legislature following bills which affect Emery County. If school funds are reallocated then the Emery County School District could lose $485,000. Bills are also being introduced which could affect mineral lease monies. He said he would continue watching the bills and keep the county informed of any developments.
Commissioner Laurie Pitchforth said she attended Festive Friday sponsored by the Utah State Extension Office and she hopes these programs won't be affected by budget cuts. She has met twice with the architect concerning the remodel of the Emery County Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Commissioner Pitchforth said she attended Sen. Bob Bennett's rural conference in Moab and met with Sen. Bennett.
The recreation district is planning a dodge ball tournament for March 21.
Commissioner Kofford said he attended the rural conference too, along with Commissioner Pitchforth. Sen. Bennett is having several smaller conferences this year and just completed the Moab conference and one in Blanding. They will continue at various locations throughout the state and end in August with the Richfield conference.
"We had good conversations with Sen. Bennett, he does an excellent job representing Utah and Emery County," said Commissioner Kofford.
Republican party chairman Bill Dellos said Sen. Bennett will be in Emery County on March 7 at 9 a.m. at the Barn's Grill. Sen. Bennett is providing the breakfast and RSVP is required to 749-9989 or 748-2488 or call Barn's Grill at 381-5411.
Sen. Bennett will speak and answer questions from county residents. Everyone is welcome to attend.