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Now, I may be a bit biased in my views, but what I am about to share with you here are some of the best places to shop in Wilmington for foodies like me, plus a couple of folks you should know about who can keep you in the foodie loop. That I happen to manage one of the stores I recommend may seem like a conflict of interest; since I am not being paid for my opinion, I don't have any ethical qualms about it. Chalk it up to confirmation that I love my job! The opinions herein are strictly those of the author, and you know what they say about opinions. Don't take my word for it – visit these stores and judge for yourself.
If you live here, I am sure you are aware that we have an abundance of grocery stores such as Food Lion, Lowes Foods, Harris Teeter, The Fresh Market, even Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's that both opened last year. Personally, I need nothing from Trader Joe's, though I do stop into Whole Foods once every month or so for some bulk goods that I don't find elsewhere. Also, their produce is reasonably priced and includes hard-to-find items. Their cheese selection is possibly the best in town, though it is expensive. I do most of my standard grocery shopping at Harris Teeter – canned goods, paper products, frozen items, etc. But the best in local produce at this time of year when the Farmer's Markets are not operating is at La Huerta, located at 830 S. Kerr Avenue.
Spanish for "The Garden," this wonderful place is a haven for delicious, fresh produce. Also to be found here are some great Mexican-style cheeses, dried chilis and spices, cookies, canned goods, dried beans, and cured meats. Much of their product comes from North Carolina growers and purveyors, so in many cases you are buying a local product from a local retailer – the ultimate in shopping and eating local. La Huerta doesn't have everything – if you want watercress and endive, you are not likely to find them here. It is, after all, a Hispanic market that caters to the Mexican and Latin-American population of the area. But a visit here will not disappoint you, and will likely inspire a meal or two as you gaze at all the lovely ingredients.
Among the unexpected treats I found at La Huerta recently were a delicious Oaxacan rope-style cheese that had the texture of part-skim mozzarella and some lovely side bacon from hogs raised right here in North Carolina. The cheese was super delicious when I baked it up inside puff pastry pinwheels – it seemed to be more flavorful melted. The bacon I baked on a sheet pan to render off much of the fat, then dipped the crispy slices in melted chocolate and served it with a red Bordeaux at a wine pairing class last week. Mm mm mm. I also found green tomatoes in the dead of winter y'all, and you know what I did with those. You don't? Where you from, Shug?
From La Huerta, you can head up Kerr Avenue toward Market Street and visit Saigon Market & Tatyana's European Delights in Kerr Station Village. Saigon Market, 4507 Franklin Ave., is practically a landmark in Wilmington; if you like to cook and you live here for any length of time, someone will send you there for something. I confess to sending a good many people there when they are in search of obscure or Asian ingredients. I personally go there as much for the experience as anything else. I love to look at all the products, read what I can of the labels that may or may not have an English translation on them, and decide what strange new product I am going to take home to sample. I haven't had the privilege of traveling to the Far East, so Saigon Market is as close as I have been to an Asian cultural experience. Also, they often have delicacies like quail eggs that you can't find elsewhere in town. The other eggs, the ones without cartons or labels? You should really ask about those. I don't want to spoil it for you. I love pork Lumpia (Filipino-style egg rolls) but not the laborious process of making them, so I buy the frozen ones here. If you need chopsticks, or rice bowls, or those functional little shovel-style soup spoons used in Asian restaurants, they have those too. Fresh produce is limited to the most common ingredients used in Asian cooking, but it is top notch. Mung bean sprouts, Napa cabbage, bok choy and much more is cleaned and bagged on the premises, refrigerated and ready for you to use. Open seven days a week until 7pm, Saigon Market is a feast for your senses!
Walk around the corner from Saigon Market and enter a little corner of Eastern Europe right here in Wilmington. Tatyana's boasts an unimaginable assortment of items for such a small space – pickled veggies of all sorts, beverages, candies, cookies, sausages, just about anything you can think of from the old country. Fresh foods and baked goods are also available. Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm and Sunday 12-5pm, Tatyana's is ready to serve you with delectable treats from Russia, Germany, Bulgaria, Hungary, and beyond. If you don't live here, no worries! Tatyana's website has a virtual shopping cart – they will ship to your doorstep.
Using La Huerta as our starting point once again, you can head the other way on Kerr Avenue, between Wilshire and Wrightsville Avenues, where you will find Tienda Los Portales. This supermercado has a bevy of Mexican foods and products. If you need masa harina for your tamales, or just better prices on grocery items (like crema or tortillas) than you can find elsewhere, give this store a try. Pick up some fresh-baked cookies and bread, or a piñata to fill with candy for the kids at your next party. It's a little bit of home for the Latin Americans in our community, and the rest of us "gringos" are welcome, too.
A few more essential links:
Fresh Bread and Amazing Desserts: La Gemma Fine Italian Pastries
Hard-to-find cuts of meat, yummy fresh-prepared foods, and much more: Pine Valley Market
Organics, Vegetarian, and Vegan Specialties: Tidal Creek Co-Op
I have to tell you about the store I manage – The Seasoned Gourmet, located at 1930 Eastwood Road. We don't carry fresh foods like these other fine establishments; rather, we carry the tools and shelf-stable ingredients you need to cook at home. We have a large assortment of kitchen tools and gadgets – I'm going to go out on a limb and say perhaps the largest selection in Wilmington. Cookware, cutlery, bamboo boards and accessories, and bakeware abound in our modest space. Oils, vinegars, seasonings, and flavorings anchor one section of our space. We do a brisk gift basket business, and I know they are the best looking gifts in town because I have shopped around. We hand-tie all of our gorgeous bows, and we build the gifts to your specifications. Shipping and delivery are no problem.
Coffee & wine are a big part of our business, too. We have a coffee club that is free to join and has been around since our inception in 1994; members enjoy a free pound for every 10 pounds purchased, any coffee combination, any length of time. We offer fine coffees from Carolina Coffee Company which is roasted right here in Wilmington. We also have a hand-selected array of boutique and small production wine, about 150 different labels on any given day, ranging from $6.99 to $289 per bottle.
The Seasoned Gourmet boasts an ever-growing assortment of local and regional products, from the iconic Goodness Gracie Heavenly Toffee Cookies to all-natural cookies for your dog from My Porch Dawg. Mama Lou's, Off the Hook, Outta the Park, Pluto's, Bone Doctor's, and Mother Shuckers are but a few of the sauces on our shelves. 8th Wonder Seasoning, Carolina Candy Company, Salem Baking Company, Polka Dot Bake Shop, Heide's Homemade Buttermints, Old School Mill, Shirley's Peanut Brittle & More, Cat Daddy's, The Peanut Roaster, and Old Log Cabin (Berry Towne Crafts) are but a few of the other local products on our shelves.
The Cape Fear Food & Wine Club, which meets at The Seasoned Gourmet, offers cooking classes and wine pairing classes to members and their guests. In addition to store staff, the Club hosts some of the best chefs in Wilmington who offer recipes and instruction culminating in chef-prepared meals. It's a chance to get up close and personal with the folks behind the stoves at your favorite restaurants! The Club is a one-of-a-kind offering in Wilmington, teaching classes in a kitchen equipped with residential equipment, just like at home. From hands-on techniques classes (knife skills, soufflés) to demonstration classes with themed dinner menus, the club has something for everyone who enjoys cooking.
We like to say that we are "Wilmington's Complete Culinary Experience," and we want every visit to our store to reflect that sentiment. We have wine and food open for sampling nearly every day, so be sure to ask if you see something you want to taste. The Seasoned Gourmet takes phone orders for gift baskets and many of our products can be ordered through our website, which is still under construction.
The prices are more than reasonable at all of these places. I may be a store manager, but I live on a budget like everyone else these days, hence the crappy tree house apartment I complain about often on this blog. These are the places I shop because they have the best product for the price, and I am all about quality. I want the best value possible for my hard-earned money. These stores offer just that.
For the up-to-the-minute scoop on what's going on in the Wilmington Food Scene, two indispensable resources come to mind. Port City Foodies (@portcityfoodies), a blog hosted by the Star-News and driven largely by a hard-working guy named Paul Stephen (@pauljstephen), definitely has its finger on the pulse of all things food in Wilmington. Another reliable resource is Liz Biro (@lizbiro, @lizbirofoodtours). This lady knows everyone who's anyone in food in the Port City and can hook you up with a tour to see the best of the best in action.
That's it for my insider tips to the best foodie finds in Wilmington for now. Get out there and Eat Wilmington!


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"Take a Break for Health" is the theme for February's Kentucky 4-H Health Month. Families can work together to help live a healthier lifestyle not only in February but for 2013! There are several core areas that you can consider planning family activities around: physical activity, safety, healthy eating and personal development.
Tobacco GAP training:
In case you haven't heard, selling tobacco this year will require a GAP Certificate. GAP stands for Good Agricultural Practices and is being required by all tobacco companies. Some of the companies have been doing this for a few years but this winter the companies met and decided that everyone purchasing tobacco would require this certificate. There have been and will be many meetings across the State offering this opportunity to producers.
Frost seeding:
Are you getting ready to head out to college? Do you find yourself leaving an office building after dark? Do you feel uneasy taking a walk alone? The 4-H Teen Club is sponsoring a women's self-defense class that will take place over two nights. The dates are Monday, Feb. 25 and Monday, Mar. 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Four Dragons Mixed Martial Arts Academy located between IGA and Fred's. The cost can be paid at the door.
Farming was certainly brought to the forefront this past Sunday for millions to see with the Super Bowl ad featuring Paul Harvey's voice over and photos of farms and farm families. It was good knowing that many, who may forget where their food comes from, would see and hear this great reminder.
Now is a good time to survey your landscape and decide what needs pruning. Remember, that not all plants need pruning nor do they all need pruning in late winter.
There are several reasons to prune landscape plants, such as to maintain and reduce size, to remove undesirable growth, to remove dead or damaged branches, and to rejuvenate older plants to produce more vigorous foliage, flowers and fruits. In some cases, pruning is necessary to prevent damage to life and property.
All hay stored on U.S. farms on Dec. 1 totaled 76.5 million tons, according to a USDA Crop Production report issued last Friday. That's down 16 percent compared to the year-earlier figure and the lowest Dec. 1 stocks level since 1957. Also in the report, USDA noted that hay disappearance from May 1 to Dec. 1, 2012, totaled 64.7 million tons compared to 62.7 million tons for the same period in 2011.
It is that time again! Spring is at least in view and the Wheelbarrow Series has been scheduled. The list of classes this year have been expanded and there are day and night classes again.
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Thursday Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. - Simple Greenhouse Plans and Starting Seeds At Home
If you all are like me and got really tired of all the fiscal cliff and farm bill talk, you may need some clarification on what actually happened. Will Snell, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Economic Specialist, has put together his thoughts and I wanted to share them with you. He is one of the few economists I can understand.
A communications program is a long-standing tradition in all 4-H programs. As part of a communication program, 4-H members deliver a speech at an event, give a banquet address, lead a community service project, demonstrate skills associated with project work or show a younger member how to do a project-related task.
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Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day a bit early. Thursday, March 13 at 4 pm, the Ulster Historical Foundation will be at the Newberry to present on the following topics:
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Linchpin, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love OTR
First off, the book. I've finished Seth Godin's Linchpin-- he offered advance copies to people who made a charitable contribution to the Acumen Fund. (Nice.) I ordered it because Godin has written a number of other books that relate to marketing (my field)... but this one leans much more toward self-help. It's as much about marketing as it is about teaching, piloting, plumbing, you name it.
In Linchpin, Godin talks about how people become indispensable... how they go above and beyond their jobs, their day-to-day, the expectations people put on them. I couldn't read it without thinking about OTR's Gateway Quarter and the people I've met in the past month. For instance, from Godin:
The only way to get what you're worth is to stand out, to exert emotional labor, to be seen as indispensable, and to produce interactions that organizations and people care deeply about.
If you can be human at work (not a machine), you'll discover a passion for work you didn't know you had. When work becomes personal, your customers and coworkers are more connected and happier. And that creates more value.
After that eye-opening architecture tour, Dan and I started walking around the Gateway Quarter. What I could not help but notice was that every shop owner talked to me-- not (only) about the sale of the week, but about the neighborhood, their families, local events, you name it. It was easy to see that their shops were more than jobs to them-- there was passion and knowledge that I've never seen in the suburbs.
And as I engaged social media to connect with people, places and businesses in the area, I couldn't ignore the fact that every person I came in contact with knew almost everyone else I'd already met. Tenants connected me with developers, entrepreneurs recommended restaurants. They wave to one another in the streets and there are more tweet-ups happening than I can keep up with.
The community that is working to develop the Gateway Quarter in OTR is comprised of linchpins-- people who are overcoming the expectations of the rest of the city to create something positive and powerful. From Godin again:
Emotional labor is the hard work of making art, producing generosity, and exposing creativity. Working with a map involves both vision and the willingness to do something about what you see.
There is an astounding vision and an undeniable passion in Cincinnati's Gateway Quarter, and I can't wait to be a part of it. Furthermore, I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and seeing how I can help add to the humanity, the generosity and the creativity that sets OTR so far apart.
Gateway Quarter: http://www.gatewayquarter.com/
Seth Godin's Linchpin: Amazon link
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- 5chw4r7z said...
I was trying to get a point across on twitter last week but it didn't come out right. I said as journalist put down bloggers, they were missing the point of blogs.
While a journalist may observe their world, I feel like I, and it looks like you guys also are exerting our will on our world and remaking it in what we feel our ideal is.
Does that make sense? Sometimes its hard for me to articulate those thoughts.
Congrats on the new condo, looking forward to running into you two on the street, we're up at Park+Vine and Outside constantly, I'm sure we'll cross paths.
- January 18, 2010 at 4:48 PM
- redrabbit said...
It does make complete sense to me, 5chw4r7z. I think there's room for both a journalist mentality as well as a blogger mentality, but if journalists aren't willing to be flexible and see the way things are changing, then the new world order will quickly move them out.
Thank you for the congrats. I saw on FourSquare that you were at Outside the other day-- hope we cross paths in that area soon! (Though I've worked within spitting distance of Parker Flats since it opened and haven't bumped into you there...)
- January 19, 2010 at 1:46 PM
- wyominglax said...
After reading the Enquirer article on Sunday I was thinking about how Cincinnati needed to commit to changing the perception of OTR. Now I know from reading your perspective that government can't do what dedicated neighbors with passion can. I hope more follow your lead.
- January 19, 2010 at 2:59 PM
- redrabbit said...
One of the things that Dan and I talked about-- and friends and new neighbors later echoed-- was that someone had to be the first.
Now I am nowhere near the first to take up the heart of this project, but if I had seen someone like me walking down the streets of OTR more often, maybe I would have been less afraid. So I want to be that person, and as you said, hope others will follow my lead (as I am following others' leads).
- January 19, 2010 at 3:02 PM
- 5chw4r7z said...
We're up in the Q often, but Parker Flats, I don't home until close to 6 and you're probably long gone from work by then.
If 3CDC had started renovations in the area a year before they did we would definately be up there, but we signed a contract on PF back in '05
- January 20, 2010 at 8:58 AM
- George "Loki" Williams said...
I see a certain similarity between the OTR and some of the flooded out neighborhoods back home in New Orleans. The perception problem, coupled with some verifiable issues, creates an aura of fear around the area.
What needs to happen is that the true vibrancy of the neighborhood needs to be thrown into sharp relief. There might be a few cues that could be taken from my colleague Rex's venture NOLA Rising (google it and you'll find all kinds of news coverage as well as his websitesite)
CincyVoices is developed to be a megaphone shouting this sort of cause to the internet. If you ever have a desire to do a guest post there about your thoughts and experiences you are most welcome to do so, just drop me a line.
Loki, CincyVoices Founder + Northside Resident
- January 20, 2010 at 8:59 AM
- redrabbit said...
That's an interesting parallel you draw there. Something to chew on.
I'd love to write for your blog, any time you want. Drop me a line at redrabbit [at] gmail, and let me know what kind of topic you'd like me (or Dan!) to write up.
P.S. Northside is awesome. :)
- January 20, 2010 at 10:05 AM
- theboilover said...
So glad you guys are going to join us in tha 'hood. I've been here a mere 2.5 years and the change in the area has been incredible. And it's only going to get better.
And Linchpin sounds like a good read!
- January 28, 2010 at 1:25 PM
- redrabbit said...
I really enjoyed it! Pick it up!
- January 28, 2010 at 2:35 PM
- rickyabache said...
Good comments on Linchpin Redrabbit which saw when posted my own review on Squidoo. Have also done video review myself over on Viral Leadership TV http://bit.ly/9waxFv Would love to get your comments as newbie video blogger.
- March 30, 2010 at 4:05 PM


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Boating has become a favorite recreation for people living along the coastline. The owners of these boats should be responsible enough to take good care of their property. They should always be cleaned to make them efficient machines. A working area in disarray will encumber your capability to respond to emergencies quickly.
It won't happen often but some type of urgent situation will crop up while you are in the water, maybe a leak is sprung, or fire breaks out, or somebody gets injured. Whatever the emergency is you should have quick access to the things that you need in order to maintain the boat's operating condition and keep your guests safe & sound.
With some PVC pipe & fittings, you can put up a rack under the gunwale and keep things like chamois mops, teak pads, cleaning heads, extension handles, brushes, & other gear in an organized manner. It keeps everything from skidding around & scraping on the gutters as the boat is in motion. You can also secure your rigging station & bait cutting board to the inside of the locker door. Utilize the dead spaces around the boat as much as possible. Another point about this idea is the exhaust fans from the engine room would blow against the area and aid the drying of the cleaning implements, your chamois mops will not become rotten or moldy.
One of the difficulties with having a mezzanine-deck cockpit is a rigging area is missing. So, you have to rig baits by bending over a cooler and you will make a mess on the deck. One possible remedy to this problem is to visit Brummel's Bait Boards which offers a bait cutting board and a rigging station in an all-in-one design with all the benefits as described below. Or you can contact an architect to design a multipurpose workstation with a small tabletop, about 12″ by 18″, in the forward part of the covering boards. You can have your workstation for rigging lures & baits which is conveniently near the tool drawers. Have it designed so that the tabletop can be swiveled over the water when cleaning. Also install a hand shower so that you can easily flush any blood or debris from the table. You can also use the table for making hook sets or cleaning & filleting fish.
So you see, you can always innovate on the cabinetry of your boat so that it is easier to keep it spic and span. All you need is a rich imagination and an expert on cabinets and drawers. In this way you can keep the boating experience not only enjoyable but also responsible.
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My honeymoon to the Mayan Riviera. After the chaos that is planning a wedding, relaxing on the beach enjoying a piña colada was as dreamy as can be.—Robin Honig, Research Chief
Jumping off the top of Tiijuca Forest National Park in Brazil, hang-gliding over Rio de Janeiro, and landing on Pepino Beach.—Whitney Tressel, Associate Photo Editor
Spending a week driving around the Scottish Highlands, sampling whiskey, hiking to the top of Ben Nevis, and pulling over the greet the hairy coo.—Danielle Contray, Senior Digital Editor
Staying at a castle-turned-hotel in Banff: majestic views from all sides, nooks and corners filled with books, endless outdoor activities, and the perfect little town for après-ski drinks.—Lisa Schneider, General Manager
Horseback riding a mountain trail in the Andes—I was right up there with the condors, peering down miles below into the gorge and thinking I might die, but loving every minute of it.—Laura Michonski, Deputy Digital Editor
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Threatening letters to Mayor Michael Bloomberg contained ricin poison, the NYPD reported today.
NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said this afternoon that anonymous threats were sent to the mayor in letters opened in the city Friday, as well as by the director of the group he started, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, in Washington, D.C., Sunday.
Preliminary tests showed the presence of ricin, according to the NYPD.
In the letters, the writer threatened Bloomberg and mentioned the gun law debate, Browne said.
No civilians who encountered the letters have symptoms, he said.
NYPD Emergency Service Unit police who came into contact with the letter are being examined for minor symptoms of ricin exposure that have since gone away, Browne said.
The FBI and NYPD are investigating the threats.


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Pros: Nice hard-hitting bass, the kind that'd make anyone smile. It scales with better amps/dacs
Cons: Finding the right amp is stab in the dark.
Plenty of times we try to cut corners and enter the realm only the rich or lucky get into. No one takes the easy road, the results are usually frivolous and shallow ... except in this case! You see, for the low price of these headphones, you finally get a taste of true audio extravagance.
The Denon AH-D2000s are some of the most refined headphones I've ever come across that don't cost an arm and a leg. There's something about the sound and build that just screams quality. It doesn't matter what you're playing either. It can easily be enjoyable playing hip-hop and electronic as it is playing rock and jazz.
I'm kind of a late bloomer when it comes to these headphones. I only heard about them recently and I wish I would've known about them before. I'm playing song after song on my playlist and rediscovering music as I haven't heard before. It could be the lead singer taking a deep breath before singing a verse or even the hum of bass guitar as the bassist gets ready to play, these headphones can be chalked up as a revealing delight. Now, I don't want you to think this is an analytical or neutral sounding set of headphones. You'll hear unheard details, but then you'll be thrown into the nice impact of the bass making it more of a musical (or fun) sound.
Now the design is one of my favorites. Aesthetically it draws my friends like moths sittings amongst my collection. They feel comfy on your head and the construction is sturdy and solid. It sits on my head nicely while the cushions rest perfectly around your ears (and my ears are big!).
Amping these things are a bit touchy, and by that I mean you may not get the "full picture" if you don't use a proper amp. I purchased a nice, yet inexpensive, headphone amp and they sound great. But I was a bit disappointed that they didn't run well straight out of the headphone input of my iPod and laptop. They ran a bit better from my audio video receiver but it lacked all those nice details and bass my headphone amp provided. The good news is you don't have to spend a lot to get good sound. It just has to be better than your average headphone output, that's all. Most portable amps or small desktop amps should be sufficient. If you want recommendations, email me.
When all is said and done, I can't seem to take these off my head. I rarely use my powered speakers anymore (I can't buy a subwoofer because of the neighbors) and my other headphones are starting to collect dust.
The only real drawback I can think of to these headphones is some people might not like the sparkly highs mixed with the thumping bass. It might seem like too much of a contrast with not enough midrange in between, but to me it's sweet gravy and needs to be heard before judging. These headphones are meant to be fun and engaging rather than neutral and analytical.
Another minor complaint is I feel the headphone wire could've been a bit better. It's stiff and prone to tangling. But even with these small drawbacks, I wouldn't hesitate pulling out the old plastic for a pair. It's not just me either, they have a nice following among audio enthusiasts. Buy a nice amp and perhaps check out the aftermarket support for them (I replaced the stock pads with beefier pads).
Now that I'm on my 2nd year of owning them, I figured it's time to talk about why I have hard time finding a replacement.
Here we go:
A) Comfort: With the J$ pads, it feels like two comfy pillows placed right on ears.
B) Bass: Love the Bass on these. With most systems it gave me that nice low bass and no distortion.
C) Highs are unbelievable. The amount detail these drivers push out is to say the least fantastic.
D) Lightweight.
Take the lightweight, comfortable ear pads, and good bass and fantastic highs. Yes, the mids are recessed a bit but the right amp and pad replacement can help on that a bit.
I now run these cans through a DACmini Dac/Mini combo. While the bass isn't as prominent as it used to be with my old hybrid amp, it is now presented as it was intended. If it's heavy in a song, It'll be heavy in the song, vice versa. Just as it was intended. The decay is wonderful and natural. I know the amp has played a big part in why it turned out way it is, but it just going to show how much these headphones scale with better equipment.
I'll go ahead a futuristic proclamation:
The D #000 line will be regarded as a classic headphone and if it get's a new model, it'll still be sought out afterwards. If they discontinue it without new models, people will start buying then on eBay until Denon decides to bring it back.
If you haven't figured it out yet, go buy a pair of these headphones. Get a good Dac/Amp Tubes=warm and bassy, but lack of micro details. Solid state = less bass, analytical, transparent (bass, piano, etc. sound as they are supposed to sound.
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WASHINGTON – NATO's military leadership is scrambling to assure jittery Central European nations that the alliance will be able to defend them if Russian-sponsored violence in Ukraine spills outside its borders and threatens member nations.
Gen. Philip Breedlove, the top military commander of the NATO alliance, has presented a number of options to NATO's political leadership, which is likely to discuss them at a meeting Wednesday.
The plan is an effort to provide assurances for NATO members, such as Poland and the Baltic states, that the United States and its allies will be able to protect countries within the alliance.
"They are looking for reassurance," said Steven Pifer, a former ambassador to Ukraine.
NATO and the United States have already beefed up their naval presence in the Black Sea and increased air patrols over the Baltic nations.
Poland and the Baltic states — Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania — may want the addition of ground troops to help protect their countries from Russian aggression, Pifer said.
"What they would really like to have is some NATO military presence on the ground," Pifer said.
The United States would be a key part of any move to bolster NATO defenses, but the Pentagon's strategy of "pivoting" toward Asia and drawing down forces in Europe has left the military with fewer troops and equipment there.
There are about 67,000 U.S. troops in Europe, according to U.S. European Command. That's down from 100,000 just several years ago.
Analysts say it is unlikely the United States would take any military action as long as the crisis is contained to Ukraine, which is not a member of NATO. Any attack on a NATO member country, however, requires a response from the alliance under the terms of membership.
The Obama administration said it is sticking with its policy of applying diplomatic and economic pressure on Russia and providing non-lethal aid to Ukraine's military. It has also said it does not see a military solution to the crisis.
The White House is considering additional economic sanctions against Russia that could be announced as early as this week. "We are actively looking at our options," Press Secretary Jay Carney said Tuesday.
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Tuesday, "Our national security team is in active discussions about the next round of sanctions, as they have been. The secretary also spent this morning on a range of phone calls, including with Foreign Minister Fabius, EU High Representative (Catherine) Ashton, German Foreign Minister (Frank-Walter) Steinmeier, and UK Foreign Secretary (William) Hague, because obviously coordination with the Europeans and taking complementary steps is a priority. So not only do we anticipate additional sanctions at some point, we're preparing additional steps."
Ukraine's government has requested a range of military supplies from the United States, which remains under review, but the Pentagon said the current focus remains on supplying Ukraine with non-lethal aid, such as food rations.
The Pentagon has also been involved in general consultations with counterparts in Ukraine.
"Our focus is on non-lethal" assistance, Col. Steve Warren, a Pentagon spokesman, said Tuesday.
Russia has shown no signs of backing off.
It has amassed thousands of troops along the border of eastern Ukraine, raising fears Russian leader Vladimir Putin will use the pretext of the pro-Russian demonstrations to repeat events in Crimea, where Russian troops invaded to "protect" ethnic Russians.
That set conditions for a referendum to break the region away from Ukraine and bring it under Russian authority.
Ukraine's government this week launched an "anti-terrorist" operation in parts of eastern Ukraine where pro-Russian demonstrators have taken over government buildings and other installations.
On Tuesday, government troops clashed with pro-Russian demonstrators at a small airport in eastern Ukraine.
The operation comes in the wake of a request from Ukraine's acting president, Oleksandr Turchynov, to the United Nations to send peacekeepers to his embattled country. That is not likely to happen since Russia has a veto on the U.N. Security Council.
"We really cannot and will not do anything of value to help Ukraine militarily," said James Howcroft, a retired Marine intelligence officer and military attaché with extensive experience in the region.
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'Magna Carta' is the fourth Jay-Z album to open with more than a half-million copies.
After giving away 1 million downloads of his Magna Carta Holy Grail through a Samsung phone promotion, Jay-Z managed to sell an additional 527,000 copies in the first week of release, according to preliminary data from Nielsen SoundScan.
The rapper's 13th No. 1 seals his record for the most chart-topping albums among solo artists. MCHG also set a record for the biggest first week ever on Spotify with more than 14 million album streams.
But the album didn't capture the year's fattest sales week. Jay-Z's tally trails a distant second to Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience, which opened with 968,000, and supplants Daft Punk's Randon Access Memories, which drops to third with its opener of 339,000.
Magna Carta is the fourth Jay-Z album to start with more than a half-million copies and marks his tallest sales week since 2006's Kingdom Come (680,000), according to Billboard.


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American Samplers
The earliest known American sampler was made by Loara Standish of the Plymouth Colony about 1645. By the 1700s, samplers depicting alphabets and numerals were worked by young women to learn the basic needlework skills needed to operate the family household. By the late 1700s and early 1800s, schools or academies for well-to-do young women flourished, and more elaborate pieces with decorative motifs such as verses, flowers, houses, religious, pastoral, and/or mourning scenes were being stitched. The parents of these young women proudly displayed their embroideries as showpieces of their work, talent, and status.
In recent years, samplers have become important in museum collections as representations of early American female education. Many are signed, and some are inscribed with locations and the names of teachers and schools. The emergence of large numbers of these samplers has resulted in much research in diaries, account books, letters, newspaper ads, local histories, and published commentary that is helping to illuminate the lives of women in early America.
Many early samplers do not have the letters "J" and "U" in their alphabets because they were not part of the early Latin alphabet and so the letter "I" was used for "J" and the "V" for "U." The letter "s" is often replaced with the printers "s" which looks like the modern f.
There are 137 American samplers in the Textile Collection. The first was donated in 1886, the Margaret Dinsmoor sampler. In the 1890s the Copp Collection was received and it contained two samplers—one by Esther Copp and the other by her great niece Phebe Esther Copp. (The Copp Collection is an extensive collection of 18th-and 19th- century household textiles, costume items, furniture, and other pieces belonging to the Copps, a prosperous but frugal Connecticut family.) The earliest dated sampler in the collection was made in 1735 by Lydia Dickman of Boston, Massachusetts.
"American Samplers - Introduction" showing 1 items.
Rachel Breck's Sampler
- Description
- This sampler features an alphabet, numbers, flowers, baskets, birds, and trees all worked in cross stitch, while the background is completely filled in with long vertical stitches. The flower baskets symbolize friendship and love, and the birds on the trees would indicate her love of nature. The figure within the cartouche is balanced by a four-storied building, which may depict the school or academy that inspired the design. The sampler is stitched with silk embroidery thread on a linen ground with a thread count of 26/in warp, 24/in weft. The stitches used are cross, satin, chain, French knots, and straight. Rachel included the inscription:
Alas how transient all our earthly store
To-day we bloom tomorrow are no more
Rachel Breck / aged 11
- Rachel Breck also stitched a silk embroidery in 1810 entitled "Charity" at the Misses Patten School in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Rachel Breck was born July 22, 1792, to Joseph Hunt (1766-1801), a silversmith, and Abigail Kingsley (c1766-1846) Breck of Northampton, Massachusetts. In 1819 Rachel married George Hooker who was born 1798 to John and Sarah (Dwight) Hooker of Northampton. He went to Yale, class of 1814 and was a physician who resided in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. They had 8 children born between 1820 and 1833 and Rachel died in January 6,1879.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1803
- maker
- Breck, Rachel
- ID Number
- 2011.0256.01
- catalog number
- 2011.0256.01
- accession number
- 2011.0256
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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Target will drop prices at the expense of profits
Online sales grew by more than 30% in the fourth quarter, but store sales slid by 6.1% year over year.
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Online sales grew by more than 30% in the fourth quarter, but store sales slid by 6.1% year over year.
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The web retailing industry has one unearned cost advantage over stores—it mostly avoids collecting sales taxes on purchases. It amounts to a multi-billion dollar tax break to the e-commerce business, and it can't last.
The web retailing industry has one unearned cost advantage over stores—it mostly avoids collecting sales taxes on purchases. It amounts to a multi-billion dollar tax break to the e-commerce business, and it can't last.
The only reason web merchants get this cost-pricing advantage is because they do not have nexis—an office, employee or other presence in a state that justifies taxes being collected by that state. Since there is no federal excise tax imposed on sales of most web merchandise that crosses state lines, the web transaction does not generate any sales tax levy, benefiting web seller and shopper alike.
For a couple of reasons, I doubt this situation will persist much longer. First, most state treasuries at the moment are sitting under a mountain of red ink because state revenues have declined. Personal incomes have declined as have state taxes they generate. Real estate tax bases have been shrinking for more than three years, which reduces state and local government revenue. Total retail store sales last year dropped by 7%, which in turn narrowed that state revenue stream. And since the states do not have the federal government's ability to finance their operations by running deficits, their budgets are being squeezed big time.
States and their municipalities have four options to deal with their fiscal crisis: increase tax rates on their existing revenue sources (primarily taxes on retail sales and real estate), cut state and local spending, appeal to the federal government for more handouts or legislate an entirely new source of state and local public funding.
The first three solutions are problematic to say the least. With declining property values and increasing foreclosures, increasing real estate tax rates only exacerbates an already terrible situation. Who could say how severe the public outcry would be to any such effort, but the French Revolution comes to mind. Nor can states and cities easily make up revenue shortfalls by increasing sales tax rates. They have been going to that well a lot lately, and with the median sales tax rate approaching 7%, there's very little room for rate increases for this regressive tax.
Cutting spending is even less realistic. It makes for a good sound bite on Sunday talk shows. But with their infrastructures in disrepair, the need to make investments to fix their broken education systems, and the certain growth ahead in Medicaid, states could eliminate every dime of waste and still not solve their financial crunch. Of course, they could go hat in hand to the federal government as they did to get a piece of last year's stimulus package, but with widespread revulsion over our national debt, Congress does not appear ready to approve a stimulus sequel.
That leaves finding new sources of state and local tax revenue. Yes, of course, there's always a steep marijuana tax to consider, but that requires legalizing the stuff first—not something most states will do any time soon. Taxing sales of web sites, however, would generate a lot more revenue for state and local governments while creating a lot less political flack. Consumers are accustomed to paying taxes on retail purchases, and an appealing argument can be made that it's essentially unfair to tax an item sold at a store but exempt that same item from tax when it's sold online. I'll leave to future blogs how I think such an e-commerce sale tax might best be enacted, but the conclusion of this missive is that e-retailers had better make plans now to collect taxes on everything they sell online. With online sales growing much faster than store sales, you can bet taxes on e-commerce will be forthcoming—and soon.
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Skip to comments.Rio conferees mull $1,325 'green tax' on U.S. families
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Diplomats at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Conference in Rio de Janeiro next week will consider proposals that would levy taxes on American families and energy industries in order to support international efforts to combat global warming, according to a draft agenda for the conference.
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They can kiss my green ass.
The United Nations Department of Redundancy Department.
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Conference in Rio de Janeiro can, put bluntly, go "F" it's self! It's time for US to get out of the UN!
There is going to come a point when we must hunt these vermin down and... "kiss" them.
Dear UN twirps, find a fire plug, then sit and spin, repeat as necessary.
They can f**k off and die, as far as this American family is concerned.
Thanks Ambassador Bolton for doing absolutely NOTHING during your time at the UN....You had a great opportunity to drop kick this organization and you did nothing.
FO Losers and pound 180 grit sand paper...
Exactly right. They keep pushing and pushing and pushing. Eventually, even the most docile people reach a limit.
M1022 has a pleasant green variant. F 'em.
have they shoved us enough?
Uh huh. Send me a bill. I'll get right on it.
If the U.S. Senate confirms any sort of agreement out of the U.N. such as this, the American people should revolt.
or at least send congress a strongly worded email.
Kidding of course. Law of the sea treaty, U.N. small arms ban, Agenda 21 and whatever else this anti-American organization musters up should be rejected by the senate without debate.
John Bolton could only do what he was allowed to do.
Let them send their blue helmeted sons of bitches to try to collect it.
If Obama gets a second term and 55 Senate Democrats, it might become law.
1325? Why not 10,000?
That ought to put us in our place!
So sorry, I can only pay in copper clad lead.
Please schedule your collection so that I may be sure to have enough "Coin" on hand.
I don't know. I'm just saying that history shows that you can only push people so far. It is dangerous to keep pushing.
How in the crqp can they do that?? Last I checked the UN doesn't have any power to tax (let alone Americans).
John Bolton could only do what he was allowed to do.
Exactly, the problem wasn't with John Bolton it was with GWB. Let's just make sure that there are no more Bushes! Jeb needs to find another line of work.
Awesome how the leftmedia lately highlights every collectvist mutterance of good ole Jeb, eh?
Bought and paid for.
Time for Rush to pick up on it.
One more sortie for the USS New Jersey.
Fire up the boilers
Scrounge up some 16 inch shells
Sail down the Delaware, round Cape May, up the Jersey Shore, past Sandy Hook, through the Verrazano Narrow, take a right at the Battery.
A, B, and X turrets to port.
They don't need any of your help.
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This isn't new. Many of us have been screaming about it for years, but our voices are few and we are often ridiculed as being kooks.
While everyone was busy watching American Idol and Monday Night Football the U.N. has been busy going about their business with the help of our congress. The red dots below indicate U.N. Biosphere reserves in America that are now being expanded by adding buffer zones around them where private property will soon be taken by International Eminent Domain.
And our disillustrious Congress does nothing, as usual.
Now, THAT would be cooler than Spit! Blow the friggin' UN all the heck and gone. Bye, bye. No more dues, no more of their crap. We have better ways of spying now.
They used to make those shells at the McAlester Naval Ammunition Depot. I know where there are two of them still by the entrance gate at the city airport.
Let's see, Dr. Coffman had that poster up in St. Louis in 2001 as I recall.
I think they'd be well advised to move their HQ to some other country before the try this. I also think that they're too arrogant to take the advice, which in this case is not necessarily a bad thing.
Damn, not much "normal use" left on that map.
Any, and I mean any morally bankrupt POS legislator who vote to allow this should be ridden out of DC on a rail, and his dog kicked, not real hard, and not shot (police take notice)....
We will only be able to defeat them when they send the blue helmets in after us. When they feel the heat... they will surrender and the UN will send us a strongly worded letter.
Exactly, the problem wasnt with John Bolton it was with GWB. Lets just make sure that there are no more Bushes! Jeb needs to find another line of work.
Lets hope that Romney makes Bolton Sec of State or at least puts him back in the UN, IF we still are a member.
"Lets hope that Romney makes Bolton Sec of State or at least puts him back in the UN, IF we HAVE TO BE a member."
In my opinion, John Bolton is a stellar statesman. Romney should reappoint him and give him a lot of leeway.
Yep, and Utah sucks just a tad less on that factor/scale.
It's long past time for the States to tell them "No dice; we're taking it back."
I'll believe that they are serious when they start locking the doors and posting guards on unconstitutional Federal offices, or arresting Federal bureaucrats on State lands.
Dog and pony show.
Poor countries show up with an empty briefcase hoping to go home with stacks of Franklins that we earned and were forced to give away.
They go home with an empty briefcase.
Since 2000 about 95 percent of U.N. member states that receive U.S. assistance have voted against the United States most of the time in the U.N. General Assembly on non-consensus votes ..
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I pay nothing to the UN....get it out of NY....send it to Syria and let those assholes protect it....
And how much would the Chinese pay?
Ugh, I don't want any of them near my arse. But they can take that tax and ...
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Mike and Kolleen Roper announce the marriage of their daughter Kacie Lynn to Alex Jon Crawford, son of Jon and Barbara Crawford on June 21. A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Museum of the San Rafael in Castle Dale.
Kacie is the granddaughter of Dale and Mila Roper, Grant and Sheila Nelson, and Carolyn and Charles Peterson. Alex is the grandson of Max and Dora Larsen, JoeAnn and the late Paul Crawford.


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It seems like every few years we have the benefit of watching those exceptional professional athletes who change the game for all future competitors in that sport. I think of athletes like Shaun White, Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam, Michael Jordan and Lance Armstrong. And obviously there have been many, many more.
Have they changed the way you watch or participate in your favorite sports?
We have also witnessed the incredible talents and gifts of artists, actors, singers and songwriters who have been responsible for elevating performances and changing the game for all that will follow. And they also have an unbelievable ability to even change or impact our feelings with a stroke of a brush, a moving lyric or inspired scene.
Have they changed the way you feel?
There have been geniuses and game changers in technology and innovation like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Walt Disney and the many others who have changed the way we communicate, operate, work, play and live.
Have you benefited from the changes of technology and innovation?
And if we just look at the equipment or gear we use when it comes to fishing, golf, skiing, snowboarding, gaming, the cars we drive, our appliances, and our computers and mobile phones we will see that everything has evolved and changed to make us more effective and productive. I mean really we have golf clubs that have sweet spots that are so forgiving it is almost impossible to hit a really terrible shot, although I try really hard, and we have shaped skis that practically do all the work for us on the mountain.
Has the equipment you use made you more efficient?
Now what about the people in your immediate circle of friends and in your family? Who are the game changers in your life? Game changers are not just the celebrities and athletes, the billionaires and inventors, or the technology or gear we get to use or play with. Game changers are the everyday people who guide us, help us, inspire us, pick us up when we are down, and they are typically found very close by.
Has there been someone who has been a game changer in your life?
And just as important, have you been a game changer in the life of someone close to you, or maybe even a total stranger? We also don't have to be a professional or a superstar in order to make a difference for someone else. We have the gifts, talents, energy, passion, and compassion to be a game changer, all we have to do is act. And when it comes to being a game changer we can act in the littlest of ways that make a big difference or act in big ways that make a little difference, either way will work.
Being a game changer isn't as hard as you think and I would love to hear all about how you have been or how you plan on being a game changer at email@example.com. Changing the game for yourself or someone else will no doubt make this a better than good week.


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The Cardinals trailed when Rookie pitcher Michael Wacha came out after six innings but scored three runs in the seventh to beat the Red Sox 4-2 in Game 2 of the World Series. VPC
BOSTON – Normalcy returned to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. They made the plays they needed to, once again got sharp starting pitching, then topped it off with shutdown relief from their fireballing bullpen.
Toss in some contributions from a hurting postseason hero and you have a tied World Series after St. Louis pulled out a come-from-behind 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 2.
NIGHTENGALE: Cards win must-win Game 2
That Game 1 monstrosity? Merely an aberration, and nobody shunts those aside any better than the Cardinals, who seem not to know the meaning of the phrase "carryover effect.''
"This is a crazy game. Stuff happens. You're going to play games like that,'' Matt Holliday said of the Cardinals' sloppy 8-1 loss in the series opener. "You turn the page and you move on to the next day and try to win the next game. As a baseball player, that's how you have to handle things like that.''
It's easier when you have one of the game's top postseason performers back in the lineup after an injury scare.
Right fielder Carlos Beltran, whose participation was in doubt after he bruised his ribs making a catch in Game 1, went 2-for-4 with an RBI as the Cardinals regained the lead in the seventh.
Beltran had waited 16 seasons to reach his first World Series, only to strike out in his only at-bat of the opener, then leave for the hospital in the third inning. X-rays and a CT scan came back negative, but Beltran said he initially wasn't optimistic about playing.
ANALYSIS: Wacha prevails in marquee matchup
He took a pain-killing shot before batting practice, then tried hitting in the cage.
"I felt like I was swinging the bat OK, not good, but good enough to be able to go out there and be with the guys,'' Beltran said.
He more than carried his weight, singling in the first inning and capping a three-run seventh with an RBI single that accounted for the final score.
"Amazing. To see him in the lineup makes a huge difference for us, just the leader he is,'' catcher Yadier Molina said. "I'm so happy that he was back.''
Asked how badly he wanted to be in the game, Beltran replied, "Somebody would have to kill me in order for me to be out of the lineup."
And the Cardinals were back to their normal selves, displaying an aggressiveness that manager Mike Matheny felt was missing on Wednesday. The game-turning rally was equal parts St. Louis pressing the action and Boston bumbling plays.
St. Louis trailed 2-1 in the seventh when David Freese and Jon Jay reached base with one out, prompting Boston manager John Farrell to replace starter John Lackey with Craig Breslow, who had thrown 18 consecutive scoreless innings going back to the regular season.
He would not extend the streak to 19.
Pinch-runner Pete Kozma and Jay advanced on a double steal before Daniel Descalso, who replaced Kozma as the starting shortstop, walked to load the bases.
Matt Carpenter's sacrifice fly to left tied the game, and that's when things go wacky. Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia failed to hold on to Jonny Gomes' throw home for an error, and when Breslow tried to nab Jay scampering for third, he threw the ball over third baseman Xander Bogaerts and into the left-field seats to allow St. Louis to take a 3-2 lead.
"I'm sure Craig would like to have that ball back and hold it with a chance to shut down the inning right there,'' Red Sox manager John Farrell said. "Uncharacteristic of the way I think we've taken care of the baseball this year.''
Descalso made it to third on the errant throw and scored the game's final run on Beltran's single to right.
Just like that, the Cardinals had responded to a David Ortiz two-run homer in the sixth that had given Boston its first lead of the night against the previously unassailable Michael Wacha.
The rookie right-hander was sharp again, tying Bob Gibson's franchise record by stretching his streak of postseason scoreless innings to 19.
But it ended moments later in the sixth, as Dustin Pedroia worked Wacha for a walk and, with his pitch count mounting, Ortiz pounded a high changeup over the left-field fence for his fifth postseason homer this year and the 17th of his career.
"I was pretty mad,'' Wacha said, "but Yadi came up and was like, 'Don't worry. Just hold them here. We're going to score in the top of the seventh.'''
Wacha closed out the inning, and the bullpen took over from there.
Rookie right-hander Carlos Martinez kept the Red Sox at bay for two innings, overcoming a Carpenter error to complete a scoreless eighth by getting Mike Napoli to pop up a 95-mph fastball with runners on first and second.
"I'm always in communication with the manager, and if he asks me I tell him, 'Yes, I can throw two innings, three innings, whatever is needed,''' Martinez said. "I'm confident I can do the job.''
Closer Trevor Rosenthal then blew away Gomes, Saltalamacchia and pinch-hitter Daniel Nava in the ninth, striking them out with fastballs clocked at 98, 98 and 99 mph.
"That's what we've seen Trevor do for a good part of the season,'' Matheny said.
Indeed, this is what he'd seen his team do all year.


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With that in mind, I began looking at our
facility and figuring out how we would deal
with UHD content in the production environment.
It is always great fun to go out and look
at the acquisition, production and editing
systems. I think because of their direct interface
to the users, they are always top of
mind. Equally important, although not as
sexy, is the backbone infrastructure which
is why I started looking at the station's routing
facility. Our existing facility uses a Utah
Scientific 400 series router with a primary
matrix of 184x240.
I am a big fan of the Utah Scientific products
for a number of reasons. First and foremost
is that their products just work. Secondly,
their customer support is excellent
so when we do have the occasional problem
the repair is made quickly. Of course
there is their 10-year warranty and no maintenance
support contracts so ongoing cost
of ownership is very low. I am therefore
highly motivated to try and stay with them
for our UHD evolution if at all possible.
It turns out there are a few variations
that I can consider. Probably the simplest
would be to use dual or quad links in and
out of the router, which would allow the
use of the existing routing fabric with no
modification to the router itself, however
each UHD signal would tie up two or four
crosspoints. While this is an interesting idea and would probably be acceptable for some
experimentation or very limited production
use, as a long-term solution, it leaves something
to be desired. Most stations do not
have a large number of vacant inputs and
outputs in their core router.
Another potential is the wholesale replacement
of the existing router with a
system that is UHD-capable. This is pretty
much what was done when IPTV converted
to HD. The difference I see here is that the conversion to HD was revolutionary in that
virtually everything was changing. We were
converting from an analog facility to digital
and from 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9. It was an
entirely new world!
I see the migration to UHD as a much
more evolutionary step. Everything is still
going to be digital and 16:9. The big change
will be in the amount of data being moved
but it will still be data.
So I took a look at the Utah Scientific UDS
series of routers. The system is a single link
so that each UHD signal transitions through the router on a single path. Now while the
UDS is designed as a standalone router, it
can be configured as a layer within the architecture
of our existing 400 series. Since
we're very happy with the performance
of the 400, this provides a way to migrate
while maintaining our existing workflow. As
I extrapolate along the evolutionary path, I
can see a complete transition of our facility
to UHD without the disruption and turmoil
that would be caused by a wholesale
replacement of the existing infrastructure.
That is not to say that there will not be
challenges. In its current maximum configuration,
the UDS router doesn't appear
to have the total crosspoint capacity we
currently need and I expect our needs may
grow. I expect larger capacity units are already
being planned but the UHD environment
is just beginning to develop and based
on our experience, Utah Scientific is a company
that focuses on helping it customers
throughout the entire life of their products.
Bill Hayes it the director of engineering
for Iowa Public Television. He can be
reached via TV Technology.
Comcast to Stream YouTube on X1 Boxes
Thune Aide Hap Rigby Joins Wiley Rein
Tegna Media 4Q Revenue Rises to Record $529M
Frontier Joins SES 4K Trials
MCN Online Extra | Feb. 27, 2017
Thune Aide Joins Wiley Rein
Leading AoIP migration
360-degrees of colour
Setting the standard
NEC's Color-Critical Displays Bring Accuracy to Chicago Nonprofit Digital Arts Lab
Donny Hall Relies on BenQ PV3200PT 4K UHD Monitor for Color Accuracy
Buyer's Brief: Monitors


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Turner in January 2014
- 1st − 31st January 2014
- Gallery, Room 8 (Scottish National Gallery) | Admission Free
Welcome in the New Year with our annual display of Turner watercolours.
These works, bequeathed to the Gallery by the distinguished collector Henry Vaughan, span Turner's career, from his early topographical wash drawings to his atmospheric sketches of continental Europe from the 1830s and '40s. Vaughan stipulated in his bequest that these delicate watercolours should be 'exhibited to the public all at one time, free of charge, during the month of January' and his wishes have been faithfully adhered to for over 100 years.
This limited exposure has resulted in the works retaining their luminous colours and pristine condition.


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Kaplan University-Davenport Campus
Kaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate graduate and continuing professional education. Our programs foster student learning with opportunities to launch enhance or change careers in a diverse global society. The University is committed to general education a student-centered service and support approach and applied scholarship in a practical environment.
School Information1801 E Kimberly Rd Ste 1
Davenport, Iowa 52807
Calendar: Other academic year
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission
Students & Faculty
- 91,976Total Students
- 24,282Male Students
- 67,694Female Students
- 840Total Intl Students
- 280Intl Male Students
- 560Intl Female Students
- 564Total Faculty
- 177Male Faculty
- 387Female Faculty
- 16:1Student/Fac Ratio
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of May 2013
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Reid's goal is to reduce and prevent substance abuse in our community. He and his staff work with the Washington County School District through programs such as the personal empowerment program (PEP) and the state mandated Prevention Dimensions. He believes it is a collaborative effort with representatives from all sectors of the community to be involved in awareness and play a role in the prevention of substance abuse. The Washington County Prevention Coalition and the Washington County Youth Coalition are part of that effort.
The Southwest Behavioral Health Center, located in St. George, serves a five-county area, is tasked from the state of Utah to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment services with offices in Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington Counties. The goal is four-fold: education, prevention, treatment and aftercare services.
Those seeking education, counseling or treatment can call toll free at: 1 (800) 574-6763 or visit the website www.sbhc.us
St. George Office 474 West 200 North, 435-634-5600; Cedar City 245 East 680 South, 435-867-7654; Kanab 445 N Main, 435-644-4520; Beaver 75 W 1175 N, 435-438-5537; and Panguitch 601 E Center St, 435-676-8176.
To learn more about the Washington County Youth Coalition or the Washington County Prevention Coalition, call Logan at 435.634.5652 or email him at email@example.com
SBHC's Logan Reid works to reduce and prevent drug abuse in Southern Utah from KCSG.com on Vimeo.


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First Baptist Church, Huntsville, AL
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Instrumental / Keyboard Division
The Instrumental/Keyboard Division includes the FBC Orchestra (adults and youth) and stretches into smaller ensembles as well as a fully graded handbell choir program.
Pipe Organ & Keyboards
The primary instrument of worship in the First Baptist Church sanctuary is an 80-rank pipe organ built in 1965 by Casavant Frères, Ltd. of Quebec, Canada with later additions. The organ is a four manual instrument capable of playing an extreme range of organ literature and provides dynamic leadership in the accompaniment of congregational singing, choral anthems, instrumental and vocal solos. A Steinway concert grand is also used to enhance the worship at FBC. Other keyboard instruments of note at FBC are the 12-rank Reuter pipe organ in the chapel, a six-foot Steinway piano in the sanctuary and a seven-foot Boston piano in the choir room.
FBC Orchestra
The FBC Orchestra seeks to live out the mission of First Baptist Church, Huntsville: knowing, loving, serving Christ...together. Members of the orchestra come from many walks of life----teachers, engineers, doctors, civil servants, police officers, students (graduate, collegiate, and high school), social workers, musicians (active and retired), etc. Each Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. this diverse group gathers for a rehearsal time that ushers forth not only in beautiful music but also in a deeper sense of worship, fellowship and ministry to and through the ensemble. It is a group that experiences "family" as we rehearse and perform together. Experienced players sit next to inexperienced players and help to foster the development of God-given talents. Prayer times allow the group members to share in the joys and sorrows of each other. Devotional messages can also be found in our approach to rehearsal time every week. Musical and spiritual challenges are continually placed before this organization!
The FBC Orchestra provides a unique opportunity to instrumentalists in Huntsville. Tackling a wide range of literature from the classical to the contemporary, the orchestra regularly assists with worship leadership at FBC and performs at special functions such as the Living Christmas Tree and Hymn Festivals. The orchestra usually gives two full concerts each year. The group is open to high school students through adults. An Orchestra Council (rotating membership) helps to guide and facilitate the ministry of the group.
Ensembles and Soloists from the FBC Orchestra appear regularly in worship services of First Baptist Church. Growing out of the orchestra is a Woodwind Choir, the First Baptist Brass, flute ensembles, a woodwind quintet, trombone choir, and various smaller groupings.
Recent Orchestra Concert Programs
A Sampling of Repertoire and Projects from the Past Couple of Years:
Orchestra Alone:
My Jesus, I Love Thee (arr. Cranfill)
Morning Praise (Winkler)
Were You There (arr. Dunn)
On a Hymn tune of Philip Bliss (Holsinger)
How Great Thou Art (arr. Dickinson)
My Eternal King (Marshall/orch. Krogstad)
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (arr. Winkler)
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (arr. Cranfill)
I Sing the Mighty Power of God (arr. Dunn)
Fanfare and Processional (arr. Kirkland)
Passacaglia on KIRKEN (D. Smith)
Enigma Variations….NIMROD (Elgar)
Festive Overture (Shostakovitch)
Be Still My Soul (arr. Kirkland)
First Suite (Holst)
Gloria (Mozart/P. Allen)
Beautiful Saviour (arr. Winkler)
Toccata (Frescobaldi)
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (arr. Kirkland)
My Heart Is Filled with Longing (Bach/Reed)
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (arr. Kirkland)
Chorale Prelude on "Rejoice Ye Pure In Heart" (C.T. Smith)
I Sing the Mighty Power of God (arr. Lawrence)
Jesus, Lover of My Soul (D. Smith)
Prelude on Three Welsh Hymn Tunes (Vaughan Williams)
Finale from Symphony No. 1 (Kalinnikov)
Several years ago, a harp fund was begun by the Staggs family in memory of Wayne Staggs. This fund grew to where we were able to purchase two harps, both Lyon & Healy harps, one the 85 CG concert pedal harp and the second, the Prelude lever harp, which is more suitable for a beginning harp student.
85 CG Concert Grand Prelude Lever Harp
Rev. Alicea Williams, daughter of Wayne Staggs, who lives in Port Huron, MI
helped us dedicate our pedal harp on Sunday, August 15, 2010.
First Fellowship Worship Team
The Worship Team provides music leadership for the First Fellowship worship service on Sunday morning. They meet regularly for rehearsals and are always looking for new team members. Contact the Contemporary Worship Leader, Jeremy Wilkerson, firstname.lastname@example.com, for audition information.
Youth Band
The Youth Band provides music leadership for the Wednesday student youth service, Liftoff, 6-7:15 p.m.
Handbell Choirs
Handbell choirs provide an instrumental experience for all age groups (children, youth, and adults). Ringing handbells opens the doors of ministry, musical training, and worship leadership. The small group atmosphere also strengthens fellowship.
48 Bell Carillon Tower
The FBC bell tower houses a 48-bell (Verdin) carillon. The largest bell weighs 3300 pounds and the smallest weighs 22 pounds. The carillon may be played from a clavier located in a room in the tower directly below the bells. Two octaves of the carillon have electrical strikers and are playable from a small electronic keyboard in the music suite. A computer continually controls these two octaves by playing


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As of April 15, 2013, the Sole Signatory Registration is mandatory, and a Sole Signatory is required for all litters and dogs registered to more than one individual. Any "and/or" partnerships established prior to April 15, 2013, will remain in effect and will continue to hold true for that dog until said dog's UKC Registration Record is changed.
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Last night, Converse held a launch party for the collaboration of Terence Koh for Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists Chuck Taylor All Stars at the Cooper Union Foundation Building in NYC. As the elevator opened up to the thumping music dj'd by Aaron Bondaroff, I grabbed a Colt 45 and joined the intimate gathering of downtown hipsters and press to view the new Chucks by the controversial artist. Half naked models dressed only in fresh white underwear and fresh white Converse Chuck Taylors, designed by Koh, sat on stools air painting on white canvases. I thought to myself, "no mini-gold plated feces?" not even a miniature one dangling from the shoe laces, not a trace.
Koh??™s approach to the design of his shoe focused on subtraction. ???I wanted to keep the DNA of the Chuck Taylor intact, while reducing the seams, and smoothing out the shoe??™s surfaces as much as possible???. Terence replaced the usual curve of the ankle with a vertical construction to give the shoe a clean square look. A smoothed-out version of the signature Converse tread on the sole combines with a white on white All Star rubber license plate on the heel to round out the ultra-clean look and feel of the shoe.
Terence Koh, born in Beijing China who grew up in Mississauga, Ontario – Canada, is self described as "the Naomi Campbell of the art world," in the New York Times. Koh is an artist with work that includes sculptures, installations, performances and artist books. Categorized as an artist of New Gothic Art, Koh has exhibited widely in the United States and abroad. His work has been the subject of several major solo exhibitions including Love for Eternity, a mid-career retrospective at MUSAC (Leon, Spain); Captain Buddha, Schirn Kunsthalle (Frankfurt, Germany); Dirty Blind God, de Pury & Luxembourg, (Zurich, Switzerland); Terence Koh Whitney Museum of American Art, (New York). Most art collectors don't put up with a lot of bullshit, but Koh has gold-plated and sold his feces for $500,000 to collectors! Holy shit! Genius.
As a contributor to 1HUND(RED), 10% of the net wholesale price of Terence's shoe will go to The Global Fund to help eliminate AIDS in Africa, giving consumers an opportunity to become agents of change and offering a way to turn design into power. The Terence Koh for Converse Chuck Taylor All Star shoe launches exclusively at Opening Ceremony in New York and Los Angeles Saturday, November 21st and select retailers globally. Shoes will retail for $150 and will be available in sizes 7 – 13.
–Nikki Cho Russo
Tags: Carol Lim, Chiun-kai Shih, Chuck Taylors, Converse, Genevieve Jones, Humberto Leon, Ian Ginoza, Nathan Jobe, Opening Ceremony, Phil Russo, Phillip Lim, Terence Koh