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What is meant by alpha channel??
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I've been looking in searches, but it seems kind of complicated and one went into a lot of detail, but seemed to relate to a game called QUAKE
I downloaded a free plugin for PSP and Photoshop (and put it in each) and tried it in PSP tonight. It says it requires an alpha channel.
The plugin is for adding snow to a picture, and even has a setting for watcing it fall (I'm not sure if this is animated or not. I'm new to plugins and effects/filters)
One of the websites I found about making an alpha channel showed the tab for channels on photoshop. So, I know where it is there (not sure about PSP)
I have PSP7 and Photoshop6.
I have an idea it's changing the texture in places on the picture, and maybe making some parts a bit transparent, or not as dense?
It's late, and I thought if someone could explain it simply (how to do it) or knows of a basic tutorial I could follow, that would be more direct.
~ Carrie
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Hi all,
I've found a small utility to convert transparent PNG's to BMP's preserving the Alpha Channel.
1. Select BMP in the dropdown and check the "Convert only 32-bit images (with alpha channel").
2. Drag and Drop the transparent PNG image and the BMP will be created in the same folder.
I've used it in all my start orbs and it works perfectly. (No more black box on hover)
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Per instructions from quietman7 please find the following logs created in my infected computerHere is where I found the instructionshttp://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/34773/preparation-guide-for-use-before-using-malware-removal-tools-and-requesting-help/Here is where quietman7 was assisting mehttp://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/267524/no-desktop-icons-start-button-or-screen-taskbar/Attached are the logs.I think I have a similar virus that others are describing as the Alpha Virus.this virus:blocks F8 SafeMode from running (F8 works now and I see a regular user menu screen)Windows loads with no desktop or start button nor screen taskbarOnly allows Task manager to runLsass.exe, winlogon.exe, sass.exe run in Taskmanager and can't be stoppedWhen attempting kill the exe's or other selections I get a message that the URLmon.dll can't loadI was able to get SafeMode to run via MSCONFIG boot.ini changeI burned Malbyteware to a CD and was able to run through Taskmanager, however it ran for 3 hours and then stalled and not finding anythingI burned Superantivirus to a CD and when I tried to run it, I got a message that the Administrator doesn't allow this file to be run.Smitfix tool didn't find any issuesSasser removal tool from Symantec didn't find any issuesI see this message box while running VipreRUNDLLError Loading newdev.dll The specific module could not be foundI have run Vampre twice and both times it finds infections but says clean 0 (zero)Malware found 2 addware.hotba... Read more
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I've been using JASC's Paint Shop Pro 7 (version 7.00) and Animation Shop 3 (version 3.00) for years, and I just recently got an HP Pavillion dm4 laptop with Windows 7 (64 bit) installed on it. Both programs run fine in Windows 7, except for one noticeable problem: they don't display PNGs with alpha channel transparency properly.
If I create an image with a transparent background in either program and save it as a PNG (either by exporting it as a PNG or just saving it as one), the image always winds up with an opaque background. This isn't just a problem with the images' appearance, either -- if I open a PNG in PSP7, re-save it, then open it in another graphics program, it will be completely opaque, while the original image will appear transparent. I also encounter the same problem with PNGs I haven't created.
I've tried changing the compatibility mode of the programs, searching for updates, and posting for help on a forum specializing in Paint Shop Pro/Animation Shop help. So far, nothing has helped.
Any idea what's going on here?
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Ya beat me to it lol....
I get the FileForum RSS feed as a live BM in Fx.....
I'd spend way too much time if I listed even half the software I DL from them on a daily basis....
Here's the problem, I'm building my new PC as we speak and I bought this mammoth cpu cooler (which while I knew it would be big I didn't read any reviews stating it covers a memory slot) which fully covers up my first ram slot and the heat spreader is too tall on the memory to try and weasel it in there. The Gigabyte's instructions tell me that there are two "dual channels" one using 1 and 3 and the other using 2 and 4. I installed the RAM into 2 and 4 because there is no other way for it to work. Is there any reason I wouldn't get the same performance out of slots 2 and 4 as opposed to 1 and 3?
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My spec is in my profile, but I will also list it here.... I just noticed today that my RAM was running Single Channel mode, so I thought I would change it to Dual Channel mode... so I did.
It completes the Windows XP loading screen, then reboots... constantly, until I change it back to Single Channel mode.
Is there something wrong with my RAM? or is it the motherboard? or my PSU not giving the mobo enough power? I dont have every power cable plugged in, I have a 20 pin ATX power in the 24 pin plug, and the 4 pin ATX power plug and a 4 pin molex cable plugged into the motherboard. Could this not be giving it enough power?
Many thanks, system spec =
AMD Athlon 64 4000+
DFI Lanparty UT nF4 Ultra-D
2 x 512mb Crucial Ballistix PC3200 DDR400
Connect 3D X1800XT 256Mb
2 HDD's etc.
Antec TrueBlue 480W PSU.
Check your mobo manual, to see in which slots you need to put memory sticks to make it work in Dual Channel mode.
AFAIK you need 1 each of the same size/type in slots 1 and 3 (yellow) for DC.
Hey everyone
I got a bit of a problem here, and I'm at a loss on what to do to fix it.
Some background about the situation would be a good place to start. A few days ago I came home from work and found my PC in a "lights are on, but no one's home" state. The power button was lit up and the fans were in motion, but the monitors were in power saver mode, not the normal on state with the blank screen saver. I tried moving the mouse, mashing on the keyboard but nothing happened. So I reset the machine and it just went to a blank screen, no beeps, or messages, just the same ole lights on no ones home deal again.
Now before this I had been having memory problems, with blue screens saying "memory management" and "IRQL not less than or equal". So I thought it might be a bad strip of ram, and even bought two more strips to replace the ones I had removed. In the process of testing each strip I discovered that one was bad. (That was not the fix by the way)
After putting in the new ram in for a total of 8GB's of ram (figured if I'm gonna buy new ram might as well increase the total amount) it booted up and no more blue screens after loading into windows, YaY it was fixed or so I thought. A few weeks later the above incident occurred and the only way to get the PC to boot up was to pull two strips of the ram and insert the remaining strips into slots 1 and 3 for a single channel configuration. Didn't matter which set of ram I used, ju... Read more
Britton, go to the asus site for your motherboard. Download and install the latest drivers. Download a copy of your manual and review the bios settings. If need be manually input the correct timings for your ram. Also make sure to follow the ram installation documentation for which slots to use to enable dual channel.Read other 9 answers
Hello everyone,
WSYX in Columbus, OH changed it's digital channel on August 30. I went to TV under settings and ran a scan so that Media Center would find the relocated channel. It does not find the new channel. I have even reset all the options and had Media Center start
from scratch, but it always finds the old, now non-working channel. How do I get Media Center to add the new channel? I have also tried adding the channel manually (under Guide). I know the new channel is UHF 48-1, but then Media Center asks for a two-digit
"assigned frequency" and I have no idea what that is. Googling hasn't helped either. I had my TV do a channel scan, and it had no problem finding the relocated channel. No such luck with Media Center. Any ideas?
Thanks for the post!
I recommend you remove the old Channel firstly, and then adding the new Channel again. Please refer to "To remove channels from the Guide" and "To
add a missing broadcast TV channel" here:
Hope it helps!
Best Regards,
Miya Yao
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I'm trying to decide what would give better performance, Dual Channeled 2x256 DDR400...or Single Channeled 2x256 DDR400 and 512 DDR2100 totalling 1gb RAM. I don't seem to notice much of a difference so far, but I haven't tried much. I figured I'd ask the pros at techspot for advice. :grinthumb
& we are supposed to get your system specs how ? You could be using that Ram on a 600mhz Celeron for all we know.
Single channel Nforce2 400 dethrones its dual channel stablemate
" ... ENTHUSIAST SITE amdmb.com discovered this unexpected anomaly, which could have far reaching Socket-A repercussions.
Soltek's bottom dollar SL-NV400-64 motherboard, which is based on the single channel nForce2 400 chipset, is the cause of all this news. What is amazing is that it beat Asus' dual channel flagship product - the A7N8X Deluxe, in the majority of benchmarks. Ryan Shrout, the amdmb.com reviewer, who put Soltek's motherboard through its paces, suggests that its performance lead in UT 2K3 is down to the additional overhead that a dual channel system board has to deal with. Looking at the rest of the results, I would apply that comment as a general across the board statement.
Soltek's motherboard retails at a new egg price of $76 - the version without LAN will apparently be sold for under $70. Asustek's $130 flagship adds an additional $54, which would buy you a Thoroughbred 1700+ and its cooling kit. Will this more for less attribute drive more enthusiasts to buy Soltek's better performing solution?
Soltek's overall performance lead is not earth shattering, but like everything else in this industry, perception is everything. Of the 14 benchmarks that were run, Soltek's board won 11 of them, drew 2, and lost only one. For the record:
Quake 3: Evenly matched results
UT 2K3: 5.5 to 11.1% lead
3D Mark 2K1: Wins by a nose
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I have a problem and I think it's memory related.
I read the post about "Dual-Channel Memory in Single-Channel Motherboard." But it didn't help, plus it was from 2005.
Here's my computer (it's old, I know. I don't have the money to upgrade all of it):
- Intel Pentium D 820 2.80GHz
- EVGA GeForce 7300 GS / 256MB GDDR2 / PCI Express
- Intel D101GGCL ATI Socket 775 MicroATX Motherboard
- 1 GB (2 x 512MB) PC3200 DDR 400MHz CL3 Memory
- Ultra 500-Watt power supply
- Windows XP 32bit
I recently bought a memory upgrade:
2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit
My computer worked fine (minus the small memory amount) before I installed the new memory. After I installed the new RAM, my computer posted, got to the windows splash screen, got to the log in screen, let me log in, then loaded the OS. While loading the OS and launching other start-up programs, my computer froze. I restarted many times and it fixed it. It never got past a few seconds after loading the OS and a few programs.
I reinstalled my old memory and it worked fine again without a hitch.
What is the problem? Is it the fact that the new memory is dual channel and the motherboard is single channel? I re-read the specs of my mobo and it said that dual channel is optional. However when I go to the BOIS menu (F2 on startup) it says "single channel mode" whith the new dual channel kit is in. Is there something in the BIOS I should cha... Read more
Well, I can say I solved my own problem.
After I spent the last 4 hours trying to find the problem. I ran a bunch of mem tests, cleaned the mem slots, etc... It turns out it wasn't a hardware issue at all. I was wiggling my mouse on start up and noted the time it froze... and every time it froze an application was launching in the system tray.
Turns out it was Norton F'ing Anti Virus....
The second it launched the computer froze. So I booted in safe mode and disabled the start up and all other functions of Norton. Rebooted in normal mode, and sure enough, it worked! Without a hitch!
Now here comes the Beach of it. Since I couldn't uninstall Norton because I disabled it (i.e. nothing would run because all the extensions, shells and services for it were dead), I rebooted in safe mode to uninstall, BUT Norton doesn't work in safe mode... WHAT!? The damn program specifically states in a condescending dialog box that you "must reboot in normal mode to access Norton... blah blah blah"
What kind of Virus program doesn't let you access it in safe mode? Isn't that the point, to run a virus scan in safe mode? Piece of crap! But anyways, I digress.
So now I finagled a way to run in normal mode without Norton launching to uninstall it. Uninstalling as we speak, actually.
To answer my own question:
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I'm facing an unusual predicament at the moment. I currently have Windows 7 Ultimate installed on my custom tower. The tower runs an Intel Pentium 4 2.80 ghz, the OS is 32 bits, and initially was installed with one gig of RAM (2 512MB sticks) dual channel (DDR [1]).
Windows 7 wasn't sluggish, surprisingly, and I used the upgrade advisor to determine if my system was ready and I found it was. I was hoping to add a little "juice" so I tore into an old system and found a 1GB stick of DDR RAM. Now, I can change the dual channel configuration to single channel operation and run 2Gigs of RAM or I can keep the dual channel at 1Gig.
I've read on Tom's Hardware that the difference wasn't noticeable in dual vs. single but I also know that my processor was built for dual channel. Are there any recommendations? Make the single channel upgrade or keep the dual channel configuration?
At some point I will likely purchase another chip but for the time being I'm curious about anyone who has been in my position or knows memory well enough.
Thanks for any input!
depends on you applications. When math is very important, dual channel might out weigh more RAM. If the system is generally sluggish, then more RAM is more important than dual channel.
Honestly, With Vista/ 7... I'd bump to 2GB period.
Hi guys,
I want to purchase more ram sticks for my desktop. It already has 3GB in it. 2x1GB sticks and 2x512MB sticks. I would like to take it all the way to 4GB. If I replace the two 512mb sticks am I better off getting a matched pair of sticks for dual channel. A matched pair in most stores seems to be more expensive than just buying two sticks of the same type. What is the difference? My motherboard does support dual by the way.
I think when I bought the two 1GB sticks I just bought 2 of the same make in pc world, but not a matching pair.
I would like to know, does it really matter?
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Hi, I currently have 2x2GB Corsair DDR3 1333MHz RAM which I had bought around 3 years ago. I am currently thinking of upgrading to 8GB. However, my vendor tells me that 2GB sticks are no longer available for Corsair and that I have to either get a 4GB or 8GB stick.
My current 2x2GB runs in dual-channel mode. If I buy an additional 4GB stick, it will run in single-channel. I use the desktop mainly for gaming purposes. So, I just need to know if mixing 2 modes will cause any problems?
Shouldn't cause any problems assuming it is otherwise compatible.
The difference between single and dual channel is minimal for most usage scenarios. If the RAM you have now magically went to single channel 5 minutes from now, you likely wouldn't notice.
You could discard the 2 x 2 you have now and replace with 2 x 4 and get dual channel, but nothing at all wrong with instead spending that money on cigareets, whiskey, and wild, wild women. At least you'd have something to show for it.
This is probly a very simple question, but i'm after converting my ACER Aspire 5600 laptop from using Dual Channel RAM to Single Channel. I've been told you can do this in the BIOS, but i'm not exacly sure how. I've had a breif look on google but can't seem to find anything of any help.
Thanks a lot,
- Lee
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Hi.. So as usual im an idiot and i looked into my case and am still debating if my ram really should sit right next to eachother and i started Speccy and it said that i had single channel ram 2 different channels with 16GB total. I got confused becouse the motherboard manual said i should put the ram like i did.. So now i moved one ramstick, Whent into bios to check if everything was working like it should and now i have dual channel 16GB ram 8x2.
This started a question.. What performance boosts does dualchannel give over single channel.. I know its better but just. In what cases will it be "better" and will you notice it? And in witch scenario will you notice it?
almost all mother boards that have 4 ram slots have colour coding. the 2 the same colour, normally a space in between is the dual channel setup.
dual channel effectively doubles the memory bandwidth and halves the cache.
in real world terms youll get a 5-20% performance increase with dual channel when running bench marks.. you probably wont notice it in terms of speedyness though.
Would it just clock the ram down and if so would there be a huge performance hit?
They would work in a single channel motherboard, and it wouldn't effect the speed of the actual RAM however it would effect the overall speed because the memory wouldn't be able to send data back and forth as fast as it could in Dual-channel motherboards.
Heya, I'm new here, recently, my friend said I had a computer that could have a "dual DDR channel"? I dont know much about computers, and i wanted to know more, so he checked my computer with a program thats called "Cpu-Z" and it said my DDR channel was Single, even though all my "RAM" slots are filled with DDR 512mbs, any reasons why?
Well there may be a setting in Bios to set it for dual channel
Or even a little jumper on the Motherboard that must be placed on the correct pins
You will need to download your computer's (or motherboard's if it's not a name brand) Manual
Ok, as of now I have two 512MB sticks of Ram in my Gigabyte GA-7N400-L board. Based on this diagnostic program I ran, it said my RAM was "single" channel (guessin that means it just regulare DDR).
What I'm wondering is, if I buy a Ram kit of two more 512MB Dual Channel Rams sticks, can I get the dual channel to still work on that set while still running the other two DDR sticks (non-dual on them of course)?
:wave: Hello & Welcome to TechSpot :wave:
No, dual channel has (next to) nothing to do with the ram chips, but how the motherboard accesses the ram.
The reason you se Dual Channel RAM packages are that those are matched pairs (from the same production batch), and are supposed to give better results than two identical ram sticks bought separatly....
Also, buying dual channel sticks won't do anything for you if your motherboard/cpu doesn't support it. But you don't have to worry about that with your current mobo.
Actually, your mobo has a very good and detailed manual, which tells you how to use dual channel ram stick on page 19.
It even has support for using 4 sticks of ram, unlike many other (older) mobos.
So read that page, and if you still have questions, come back here.
If you can't find your manual, you can download it from here..
I recently installed an SSD and while I was at it set all my 8 SATA ports to AHCI as some where on IDE mode (but I think they were the unused ports).
Now I noticed in Device Manager I have one ATA Channel 0 and one ATA Channel 1 with the error "This device cannot start. (Code 10)"
How do I fix this?
Is it best to just disable the controllers for the ports I'm not using in the BIOS? All 8 ports are enabled even though I only use 5 of them, I assume the errors would be for unused ports.
After checking the manual I can't disable SATA ports 7 & 8 because they use the same controller as the IDE ports and my DVD-RW is still IDE (it must have burnt 5000 CDs, and one CD even came out with parts of the drive on it years ago, and it still works).Read other 10 answers
Well, as it says in the title:
Is single channel 1gb as good as dual channel 2*512 mb.
I have tried to add memory to my mobo, but something went wrong and now my mobo only sees the first memory module. Really, I've tried everything and now I give up to return to normal life until I buy a new system.
So at first I had 2 * 512 mb memory at 800 mhz, dual channel.
Now I have 1* 1g memory at again 800 mhz, but single channel.
So is that ok, or is running at single channel much inferior to dual channel, even if I have the same amount of memory?
No. Single channel is NEVER better than dual channel. Dual channel is always better and runs faster.
read: http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic65114.html
My system is abit IP35 quad core 2 q6600 running 4gb of RAM, all the same spec.
Win 7 64bit and Win 7 32 bit partitions.
I recently added 64 bit partition to run more RAM, so the slots 2 and 4 will have gotton dust in it as it was unused for ages.
If I wiggle the slot 4 in sometimes I get 8gb and dual channel RAM.
At the moment I have single channel and on 4gb, does that mean I am using 1gb of each of the 4 slots.
The ram is ddr2 2gb sticks x 4.
Do I need to clean the slot?
also Java based apps are crashing on 32bit and 64 bit.
Just clean the slot? what with, whats the best approach?
So magically I have 8gb and dual channel back.
But on the SPD tab the program only shows 2 slots in use.
Whats going on in my PC is it working like it should?
Will dual channel RAM work in a single channel RAM motherboard?
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im looking at a lga 2011 x79 board. namely this one>
Newegg.com - ASRock X79 Extreme6 LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
but am looking at this ram>
Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8Q-16GBZH
do i absolutely need to place 8 sticks of ram in? or can i get away with staggering 4 sticks accross the board instead?
I haven't seen any reviews of the x 79 boards, but I would be very very surprised if 4 sticks would not work.
Or even two sticks.
hi all,
recently it came to my notice that i was running my RAM on single channel mode (2x2gb) on my dh67bl mobo. i saw it in cpu z and it showed single channel.
So, i changed my ram and placed it in identical slots and now the Cpu z shows dual channel RAM. but i don't see any visible difference in performance.
Why is it so? is there any performance difference in running the RAM in dual channel / single channel?
kindly advice,
Hi Ray,
By placing your RAM into dual channel mode, you have effectively doubled its bandwidth, meaning that twice as much data can be transferred at a given point in time.
There should, in theory, be a noticeable difference between single and dual channel mode. However, this depends on the application. For many programs, such as Office (Word, Excel, etc), there will be a slight difference but not as much as you will see with graphics editing or movie conversion.
What is your current WEI score for the memory component? Rerun the assessment and you should see an improvement in this value.
My current computer, which I bought late 2004, came with 512MB dual-channel RAM. Because of the 70 updates to Win XP that have occurred since then, with their attendant security crap that burdens the system, I decided today to double my RAM to 1GB. I did that by buying a single 512MB PC 3200 DIMM.
However, my PC has 2 pairs of memory slots. The original 512MB were installed as two 256MB DIMMs, one in one slot in each pair of slots so it was accessed as "dual-channel" RAM. My ASUS MoBo book says that if you insert a SINGLE DIMM in any slot, the entire memory will be addressed as single-channel. So my question is, what's the difference in speed between dual- and single-channel memory? Am I cheating my computer out of higher memory speed by installing a single 512MB DIMM vs. using two 256MB DIMMs which would run as dual-channel memory?
Yep, although the actual effect may not be that noticeable. You are cutting the memory bandwidth in half.
Hi, can anyone tell me if there could be a benefit buying 4 x 1 GB DDR2-800 DIMMs, as opposed to 2 x 2 GB DDR2-800 DIMMs? I know the difference between single channel and dual channel is pretty huge, but I'm not sure if it would matter going to quad from dual. I haven't found anything that really helps on the internet.
The reason I am asking is because 4 x 1GB DIMMS are about 25% cheaper than 2 x 2GB DIMMS, however for future upgrade purposes I will have to get rid of DIMMS with the 1 GB sticks, where with the 2 x 2GB I wouldn't. I think the differences between saving now and saving later when upgrading is negligible...so if there is a noticeable performance difference that would help choose.
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Hello forum first time here. I have a rather important question.
I currently have Corsair Vengeance memory in my PC
This memory is Triple Channel
I also have 8GB of GsKill dual channel memory. Since i have 1 extra slot left on my Mobo i was gonna use 1 of my old GsKill sticks to give my PC 14GB of ram. There identical except brand and dual / triple channel. Does Dual / Triple channel prevent these from working together?
Thanks in advance.
Corsair Memory Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233146&Tpk=CMZ12GX3M3A1600C9
G.SKILL Memory Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193&Tpk=F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
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hello everyone this is my first post. any help would greatly be appreciated.
Well my question is can dual channel and single channel be used at the same time? My abit board supports single and dual channels. Right now I have one single channel stick of ddr memory. i'm thinking of adding memory, and i wondered if I get a dual channel set, can i still use the existing single memory stick? let me know thanks.
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I just bought a Dell Studio XPS with an Intel Core i7 chip and fell into the trap of buying 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM (config 2x2GB/4x1GB), which has to be dual channel. My understanding (now) is tri channel is a better way to go. Dell will not refund or exchange sticks.
Dell tells me that the mother board will support tri channel. Can I convert to 6GB tri channel simply by pulling out 2 1GB sticks and creating a 2, 2, 1+1 config, or would it have to be 3 2GB sticks. In the same way, could I buy another 1GB stick from Dell and create 9GB tri channel using a 2+1, 2+1, 1+1+1 config (or does it have to be 3 3GB sticks)?
How does 8GB dual channel compare with 6GB or 9GB tri channel memory?
Are tri channel memory sticks inherently different from dual channel sticks?
Hi milrobo,
just to add to what Rick said about memory amount, have a look at this test.
Is it possible to fill all of the memory slots on a motherboard that supports dual channel with non-matching ram (one chip at a time as I need/afford it)? If I just put more ram in will the motherboard recognise all of it and just not take advantage of the second channel, or will it not recognise that non-matching ram in the second channel sockets?
It will recognize it but not run in dual channel if the pair are mismatched.
Ps; The pair don't have to be exact matches by the way, same speed, type, size, and timings allow for two different brands to run in dual channel.
I have the X-Fi SupremeFX PCIe card that comes with the Asus Rampage II Extreme. Its hooked up via Digital Coaxial to a 5.1 HTS Receiver.
I don't have any issues with 5.1ch Dolby Digital when watching DVDs that support it. But all my other audio only comes out the 2 front channels as PCM. On my older computer with a Sound Blaster Audigy card, I was able to get 5 channel stereo through PCM by hooking up through the digital out mini jack and out again through a Digital coaxial cable into the Receiver.
Is there any way to be able to send the 2ch audio to the surround speakers using the SupremeFX card cabled directly to my receiver?
Thanks for any input.
Dolby Pro logic supposedly responds to the directionality of a signal, and that's how it synthesizes(or perhaps extracts) the 5 channel info. Well that's great, but I have found that it sounds like s*** on a 2 channel music source, So, I just use the surround modes and allow myself to be entertained with rear channel surround. If the front channel speakers are imaging correctly, there is no need whatsoever for a center channel with music.
Plan "B" is obviously a brand new receiver with discreet 5 or 7 channel inputs. And that pins you to 1 specific listening position, or the effect is lost.
I see it can have up to 16GB, but the RAM is soldered. Does the RAM come preconfigured as single or dual-channel, or is there a memory expansion slot like the T495s?Read other answers
Hi all,
I was looking at this set of RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-231-315&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo
This is on a shell shocker deal and is currently cheaper than buying a set of the same ram in a 12GB set. I was wondering if I bought this set would I be able to use it in my motherboard which supports triple channel? Say, could I remove one stick and use the other 3?
Thank you!
The short answer is yes. There is no such thing as quad channel ram, or triple or double for that matter. Ram is ram and you run it in single, dual,triple mode that is determined by the memory controller and the motherboard architecture. ram kits are bundled as "dual channel, or "triple channel" meaning that they are ostensibly tested and certified to work together in tandem. usually it means that they were manufactured in the same lot and taken from the line in succession. You can use a portion of a triple channel kit for your dual channel setup, or parts of two dual channel if you like. The only caveat to this is tat the 4 GB modules seem to get a little more finicky than do the 2 GB mods. In all likelihood they will work just fine. But you might want to consider shelling out the extra for a certified set.
hope that helped.
Hi, I have 2x1GB DDR400 single channel memory. I was wondering if I could add 2x1GB of dual channel memory? So i would have 2gb dual 2gb single.
There's no such thing as dual channel memory,if the two sticks you've got now are exactly the same,then you can probably run them in dual channel.It depends on which slots you use,it's either 1&2 or 1&3.Check your manual to see,or post your motherboard make and model.Also,is there any reason why you want 4gb of memory.
I was looking at MB's and I looked at what kind of ram it takes it says it takes DDR3 with dual channel and i looked at some DDR3 triple channel will it still work?
Yes. I take it you mean triple channel memory kits. If so, you would use just 2 out of the 3 sticks. However, dual channel DDR3 kits are available.
Which motherboards were you looking at?
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I recently purchased a 1gb stick of ddr400 (non-ecc) dual channel ram. i have a dell 8300 with 2x256mb single channel ram sticks. i tried to replace the 2x256mb sticks(ddr400) with the 1gb stick in DiMM 1, this resulted in beeping of the pc and it not booting. I also tryed the 2 256mb in DiMM 1 and DiMM 3 with the 1gb stick in DiMM 2. Whichever way i try it my pc refuses to read the 1gb stick. Im running windows xp. do i need to purchase a second 1gb stick for DiMM 4?
thanks in advance this has been bugging me for quite some time!
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Hello All, i was wondering what is single channel and dual channel. This question came to my mind when i ran my PC with single RAM stick it shows "running on single channel" and when i inserted the second stick it says "running on dual channel". What is this?.......Also my graphic card crashes when i use the second stick, but runs smooth with single. I ran a memtest throughout night and got a blue screen in the morning. I will replace my RAM if it is faulty, but would like to know if there is some settings missing on my mobo.
Essentially, dual channel means that you have two channels/pathways for your CPU to access your RAM rather than one in single channel. It's kinda like having a 2 lane highway versus a 1 lane highway to drive on. Think increased space for data flow. More space, more data. It improves performance.Read other 4 answers
someone suggested I change my i7 spec from s 1366 2.66Ghz i7 and 6Gb 1333mhz Triple Channel memory to 1156 2.8Ghz i7 and 4Gb 1600Mhz Dual Channel Memory ...
im wondering what kind of an performance impact will moving from Triple channel board and memory to dual-channel board and memory have - will this impact performance much?
Well it seems that you are upping the CPU from 2.66 to 2.8 this would probably balence out the tripple down to dual channel performance loss if not beat it. But then you are going from 6gb to only 4gb of RAM so that would probably lower performance on some really demanding programs or some seriously intense multi-tasking.
Can I change my motherboard from single channel to dual channel Is decided by the bios? Acer x1700 desktop. thanks
That depends on whether or not you have a matching set of dual channel memory installed.
Hey Guyz just a question, i have 1 gig of ram running single at the moment. i have a amd 64bit 3000+ processor running windows xp home. am i better to run my ram config this way or to run 512mb dual channel? if not to much hassel please explain! thanks!
check out this article....
First of all does your mobo support dual channel? AMD socket 754 do not support dual channel. I have a 754
Here is an article that answers all of your questions...
Keep in mind that in order to perform in dual channel you need to sticks of the exact type of memory - "matched pairs" (same speed and latency).
its about my old desktop computer..
abit nf-m2s motherboard, amd athelon 2.4Ghz prossesor, 2X512MB RAM(!!!).
i have installed windows 7 (32bit) on it a month ago, but after getting pissed of waiting i decided to buy another 2Gb ram, and replaced it instead of one of the 512-ram (bad move i guess) and at the beggining it seems to work fast and well (computer properties showed me 2.5gb ram).
after an hour of using it stuck, when i restart the computer, while noticing that on the startup it says 'single channel-64 bit' (and not 128, i guess). .. and stuck again..
i tried working only with the 2gb card, or back only with the 2X512 - nothing helps.
is there any solution besides reinstall win 7 with the 2GB card?
does another 2BG card for faster duel channel will be helpful(with my slow processor..)?
waiting for salvation..
Usually, to get dual channel, you have to install RAM in pairs of the same size.
If you are using multiple pairs, the pairs don't have to be the same size. (Example: two 1GB DIMMs, plus two 2GB ones, would support dual channel, although they'd have to be in the correct slots.)
I belive that some motherboards can use dual channel mode with 3 DIMMs, but it's not obvious how that works.
My Intel X58 motherboard claims to be able to do triple channel with 4 DIMMs in the right slots, but I've never tried it.
i understand how to set up dual channels with matching pairs - that is not my question. What i can't find the answer for is this:
If i have a matching pair of 512 = 1g
and a matching pair of 1g = 2g,..
Does it make a difference which pair is in which channel? Should i have 2g in channel 1 and 1g in channel 2, or would this make no difference?
thank you!!
You can run different stick of RAM at the same time in Dual channel asynchronous, but I think they'll operate at single channel speeds.
If you decide to run in asynchronous mode, I think that it doesn't matter.
I've been running Kingston HyperX 240-Pin DDR2 675 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel SDRAM for over a year now. I just realised that it is only running in Single Channel mode. I'm pretty sure it's because my mobo Foxconn 915A01-P-8EKRS only supports Dual Channel with a bandwith of up to 533 (PC2 4200). My question is, if I purchase the 533 version will I be able to run the new pair with Dual Channel while running the old pair with Single Channel?
(I know that the old pair will probably jump down to 533 also.)
Also, do you think it would be worth it for $100? Is there a noticeable difference?
Thanks for the help.
need more specs
does your mobo have 4 ram slots if so use the 1st and 3rd that should run it in dual channel !!
also make sure you on have 2 sticks in not 3 :slurp:
and the answer is to your question what ever the lowest speed ram is. the other ram will be clocked down to run at that same speed the lowest speed
takes the rains !!!
and you will notice the difference running dual chanel
but for reall speed difference ditch your ram and buy GEIL ULTRA


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Are they apples to oranges, too different to compare? Fallout was an intense roleplaying experience for me, and it was easy for me to identify with my character, but Marathon addresses the player directly as only a first person game can, guilt-trips and all.
Fallout brought its sci-fi savvy all the way down to the nitty-gritty of cell division, the FEV messing with anaphase to make a new molecule for genetic information; the difference between mitosis and meiosis is a plot point. Marathon, on the other hand, ignores certain probable limits on computing power (modelling and predicting every atom in a cloud?) to discuss free will, determinism, and even divinity.
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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2005 News Releases > February 2005 > Female ministry alums serving God in various roles
Female ministry alums serving God in various roles
Growing numbers of young women are entering Christian colleges to pursue ministry degrees. From those who study education hoping to teach overseas and minister to other cultures to those who plan to work on church staffs, young women are heeding the call to minister in a variety of avenues in today's world.
Following are the stories of three Wayland Baptist University alums who found their niche in ministry after finishing their education.
Convention work is best of all worlds for Gates
Not everyone who enrolls in college knows exactly what they want to be when they grow up. Myra Gates was a good example of that. A native of Farmington, N.M., Gates knew college and Wayland were for her, though she wasn't sure what the future held.
"I had no idea what I wanted to do; I just knew I needed to go to college. God made it real clear I needed to go to Wayland," she said. After a short time, she settled on a psychology major and religion minor, then decided to major in religion as well after taking a few courses.
Gates said she never had a clear picture of what she was meant to do, though she knew she'd be involved in ministry of some kind. She served on the leadership team for the Baptist Student Union, and her active role there would later prove valuable. She was also involved in some musical groups, exploring other avenues she enjoyed.
After graduating a semester early, in December 1993, Myra said she planned to attend seminary later. In the meantime, an opening in the offices of the San Juan Baptist Association back in her hometown would be a good fit, and she committed to two years at the association. Somewhere along the way, however, Gates found herself loving the position, and she ended up staying for eight years.
"Ministering through churches made me feel like I was where God wanted me, and I didn't need a seminary degree to do all those things," she said. "I was very comfortable with where I was and knew my environment well."
In 2002, Gates received a call about an opening at the Baptist Convention of New Mexico, which she initially turned down because she "didn't want to live in Albuquerque." After a week of prodding from God, she called back to pursue the job, and moved in June to become ministry assistant for music, student, recreation and family ministries.
The job involves working with Baptist Student Ministries directors at the New Mexico colleges, as well as with Baptist camps and retreat centers and music ministers throughout the state. It's a perfect fit, Gates now knows.
"What I do here encompasses everything I've ever loved doing. There's no doubt in my mind that this is what I am meant to do," she said. "When my boss was telling me what the job encompassed, I thought, 'I couldn't write a better job description.' Every aspect of the job is fun, and I look forward to coming to work every day.
Gates said her experiences at Wayland have benefited her greatly in her job. Experience with BSU as a student, especially in the arena of summer missions, has helped her relate to those ministers and students. Her musical experiences at WBU, attributed greatly to voice teacher Jennie Lynn Hodges, have come in handy as well, in her work and in her service as youth choir director at her church.
Myra notes the most rewarding part of her job as work with the New Mexico Singing Churchmen, a group for which she serves as road manager, and her work at youth camps. She spent two weeks in Thailand last summer with the Singing Churchmen, a great experience as well. She also enjoys the chance to tell students about Wayland and encourage them to pursue Christian education.
"It always surprised me how many places I could go and run into people I knew. It's turning out to be the same way here too," she said. "I get to travel and meet lots of people. I feel really spoiled to get paid to do this."
Work with missionary children rewarding for Pratt
Studying for ministry was not in Joy Pratt's initial plan. After enrolling at Wayland in 1993, she began her college career as a business major, specializing in computer science. After praying about her future, though, Pratt felt called to missions, and she soon changed her major to religious education.
"I was still up in the air because I thought, 'what do you do with a religious education major?' By my senior year, I knew I also wanted to get a family counseling degree and be able to minister to minister's families," Pratt said. "I had many allergy problems at Wayland, and had pretty much decided I might never be able to go overseas. I figured I'd work in the counseling field somewhere in the States and work with minister's families…. but God had other plans."
Her life experiences as a minister's child and her desire to serve as a missionary would soon come together. After graduating in May 1997, Pratt attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, earning master's degree in Christian education and marriage and family counseling in 2000.
Shortly before finishing her graduate education, Pratt said she began praying about where God would have her serve, still feeling a strong call to missions. She explored possibilities through the International Mission Board and Home Mission Board, finding only one listing that sounded like a good fit. Originally intended for a career missionary, the IMB was able to adapt it for Joy, who signed on as a journeyman.
She spent nearly two years in Costa Rica, working with missionary kids in seven different countries throughout middle America, primarily through the Spanish Language Institute. Her work entailed helping with educational testing and helping parents make decisions about their children's educational needs.
When her journeyman time ended, the Institute asked her to return and do much of the same work. Since the IMB no longer offered the position, she pursued other avenues, eventually returning in September 2004 under the auspices of Latin America Mission, an interdenominational organization. She first applied in September 2002, then attended a conference and interview process in January 2003 and spent the next year raising support for her trip.
Currently, Pratt is a guidance counselor at the MK school that is run by the language institute, located in San Jose, Costa Rica. The institute serves as a language school for missionaries planning to serve in Central or South America, and the MK school serves the children of missionaries for a short term or of missionaries who actually serve in Costa Rica. Pratt is able to give the students educational advice and counseling and help them make decisions about their future education. She also helps lead an orientation for new students about the issues facing them in transition.
"This job is a good fit because of what I am trained to do and being able to minister to families who are facing certain issues," Pratt said, noting that her own experiences as a minister's child help her relate to the children. "Part of what we want to do is recognize any problems the kids are having and be someone they can talk to about it. It's important, because it's often a question of whether our families stay on the field or if things reach a crisis stage and they leave."
Pratt recalls her years at Wayland fondly, noting the encouragement of Dr. Gary Manning, professor of religious education, as being particularly helpful. Her parents have also been supportive, knowing since her early days as a GA that she would be involved in missions.
For Pratt, the job is rewarding simply because she is able to encourage others.
"There is spiritual warfare on the mission field, and there are times when people would like to give up. At times, just walking alongside them is enough to make a difference," she said. " It's also rewarding to be able to help with whatever issues come up and to see the kids who are struggling with the idea of leaving and transitioning to another place begin to understand and work through that."
Aleman finally fulfilling call to preach the Gospel
Lucia Aleman still recalls the day she got hit with a dose of reality concerning her future in ministry.
"My mentor in the religion department was Dr. Ira Peek, and we would talk often about ministry. One day after class he sat down and explained that Southern Baptists weren't open to women preaching. He told me, 'You need to realize you have a degree that you might not be able to support yourself. You need another degree in case you run into obstacles.'"
It was the first time Aleman had realized there might be problems with her pursuing what she felt was a calling from God to preach, one she said she first received as a young girl of 15. As a student at Wayland, she had served as a volunteer at Calvary Baptist Church, a mission congregation where she worked with youth and preached regularly. She also spent every summer of her college career doing mission work, mainly with migrant populations.
"I came (to WBU) wanting to be a pastor. I didn't have enough insight then to realize that it wouldn't become a reality. I thought if I was faithful it would happen, but I soon realized it wasn't within the denomination," said Aleman. "As long as I was a student, the door was open. A lot of the trenches I was in, there weren't many Hispanics and we were more welcomed. Once I stopped being a student that changed."
Already planning on seminary, Aleman chose Southern Seminary after her graduation in 1989, pursuing a master's degree in social work instead of her original plan for a master's degree in divinity. While at Southern, she pastored in the Lexington area, and worked as a chaplain in a women's maximum security prison, later completing her social work internship there as well.
Aleman continued her service with migrant workers after earning the MSW, able to relate to those populations due to her own upbringing in a migrant family. She spent time in South Texas, then moved to Wisconsin to work for United Migrant Opportunity Services.
When Aleman's mother became ill, she moved closer to her Quanah home, buying a home and acreage in Cache, Okla. and moving her parents there to live with her. She then took employment at Fort Sill in Lawton, working as a family advocacy therapist on a contract basis to the Army. As a licensed master social worker with advanced clinical practitioner standing, Aleman works with Army families dealing with various issues related to service, deployment and transitioning back to the states.
"The job is rewarding because of my insight into the Army and what soldiers go through. I do a lot of play therapy with children and work with families," Aleman said. "And I still see myself as involved in mission work."
Though she's happy in her vocation, the calling to preach never left Aleman, of whom Dr. Fred Meeks, chair of Wayland's Division of Religion and Philosophy said was "the best preaching student I had at the time."
Strongly wanting to fulfill that calling, Aleman joined the Methodist church and is now in the process of working toward the role of minister. Once she completes the candidacy requirements and mentoring process, she'll be assigned a church. She sees herself pastoring in Oklahoma someday soon.
But she has no regrets for where life has taken her thus far, and has enjoyed the career she's had for the past few years.
"At first, I had a bitter feeling and felt rejected. Now, I look at it that (the change in vocation) was part of life and everything has a purpose. God had a different path for me," she said. "I think my degree has enhanced my skills and has given me insight into the spirituality of my work."


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DWTS15 Troupe Update: Dancing In India and Australia, Black Tie Affairs, And More
So, it's official. Dancing pros Henry Byalikov, Sasha Farber, Sharna Burgess and Emma Slater will all be returning for the new All Star Season of Dancing With The Stars according to their twitter and Facebook accounts. Oksana Dmytrenko hasn't confirmed, but, I think she's returning as well being nothing has been said otherwise (let us know if you know more?). Sadly, Kiki Nyemchek will not be returning. It's going to be interesting to see who fills his spot. Any ideas or wishes? I'd like to suggest Jonathan Platero! More on that in a sec.
In other updates on the Troupe currently. Henry just got back from Australia. He helped with the new season of "Dance Academy ABC" due to air in the middle of 2013. Things are really starting to happen for this fan loving Troupe member. It's going to be a big year for him. Don't forget how he helped and is starring in one of the most anticipated movies of 2012 to be released soon "The Great Gatsby".
Oksana has had a busy summer doing several black tie events. Below she danced a rumba with "So You Think You Can Dance" pro Jonathan Platero to Beyonce's Sweet Dreams at a recent event. Incredible. Can you see why I think he might be a good replacement for Kiki?
You can also watch Oksana dance at a recent showing with Derek Hough at Pure Derek Hough. They are way steamy and so powerful.
And then there is Sasha Farber and girlfriend, Emma Slater. These past weeks, the two have been lighting up India in their version of Dancing With The Stars. According to Sasha, the episode with them airs this weekend. Check out this cool coverage of them. It's fun to see Dancing With The Stars catching on in so many countries and how it's different for the way they compete too.
And, last but, not least, we can't forget about Sharna Burgess. You can see all of our recent updates with her here. She recaps her summer with us at this link. What a star as recently she also helped kids on skid row have a fun day and get them ready to go back to school. Stay tuned! According to twitter, Sharna will be filming her first commercial. I'll be curious to see what this is all about.
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This morning's city tour highlights "Glasgow Style," the city's distinct architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Among the stand-out buildings are the Glasgow Central Station, the Royal Exchange, Glasgow City Chambers, and Glasgow School of Art by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Also visit Sir John W. Simpson's immensely popular Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Following the city tour visit Pollok House, ancestral home of the Maxwell clan and now a museum with superb Spanish art. Also take a private curator-guided tour of the Edwardian country house and enjoy lunch in the award-winning restaurant. Explore the new Zaha Hadid-designed Riverside Museum before returning to your hotel. (B,L)
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Leave Glasgow this morning bound for the scenic Highlands, Scotland's sparsely populated historic northern region. Stop at the banks of Loch Lomond, Great Britain's largest lake and part of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Sir Walter Scott's description of The Trossachs still rings true today: "So wondrous wild, the whole might seem/the scenery of a fairy dream." Enjoy a brief cruise on the island-dotted loch before continuing to Glencoe. With deep valleys flanked by steep-sided mountains, rushing rivers, and dramatic waterfalls, Glencoe attracts both artists and adventurers to admire and enjoy its natural beauty. It also offers a stark lesson in Highlands history as site of the Glencoe Massacre in 1692, when some 38 members of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe were killed over questions about their loyalty to the Protestant king, William III. Then travel to Fort William, the Highlands' second largest settlement, arriving late this afternoon. Dinner tonight is at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 5 — Isle of Skye
Embark on a full-day excursion to the Isle of Skye, the largest of Scotland's Inner Hebrides known for its vivid history and stunning scenery. En route, visit Glenfinnan Monument honoring "Bonnie Prince Charlie" for his leadership in leading the Jacobite Rising in 1745. Board a ferry for Armadale on the southern tip of Isle of Skye, then set out on a scenic drive through the imposing Cuillin Hills (or "Black Cuillin") to the fishing town of Portree. Enjoy lunch at a local pub then continue your tour of the island known for its strong Gaelic influence. Return to the mainland via the Skye Bridge. stop to visit iconic Eilean Donn Castle. Dine tonight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 6 — Loch Ness, Culloden Moor, and Brora
Depart today for the northern Highlands, stopping en route at fabled Loch Ness. Drive the full 23-mile length of the lake best known for the other-worldly creature alleged to live in its deep waters, and visit the ruins of lakeside Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland's most popular attractions. Dating to at least the 13th century, the castle sits surrounded by water on three sides, giving it a formidable advantage in battle. Then travel to Culloden Moor, site of the last battle of the Jacobite Rising in 1746. Learn about the battle, and its aftermath, on your private tour of the hallowed grounds. Early this evening arrive in Brora, a quaint Highlands village. (B,D)
Day 7 — Brora and Highlands
Encounter more of the Highlands today, as you travel along the Pictish Trail, sites connected with the late Iron Age/early medieval Celtic people who once lived here. Learn about the ancient Picts at the acclaimed Tarbat Discovery Center, featuring excavated relics from the region. Then visit striking Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, where you see a falconry demonstration. Drive along the scenic coastal road flanked by small farms with sheep, cows, and Shetland ponies. Late afternoon return to your hotel, where you dine tonight. (B,D)
Day 8 — Kincraig, Pitlochry, and St. Andrews
Today's first stop is Kincraig, where you watch a sheepdog demonstration with working Border Collies, known for their herding abilities. Travel on to the holiday town of Pitlochry in the heart of Scotland, where you enjoy some free time before this afternoon's visit to a small local distillery where a unique single malt is handcrafted – just as it has been made for 150 years. Reach legendary St. Andrews, home of Scotland's oldest university and renowned as the home of golf, late this afternoon. Dinner tonight is on your own in this charming town. (B)
Day 9 — St. Andrews and Edinburgh
This morning, embark on a walking tour of the medieval seaside town of St. Andrews, followed by a traditional pub lunch. Enjoy some free time here, then later this afternoon continue to Edinburgh. Dinner tonight is on your own in the Scottish capital, which boasts a robust culinary scene. (B,L)
Day 10 — Edinburgh
A morning tour of this stately city includes the 18th-century Georgian "New Town" and the medieval "Old Town," where you visit Edinburgh Castle, symbolic heart of the country. This afternoon is at leisure to discover Edinburgh as you wish; museums, galleries, and shops abound. Guests in Edinburgh during the July 29 and August 12 departures will enjoy an evening performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the spectacular annual pageant set in the floodlit esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B)
Day 11 — Edinburgh
Explore the Royal Mile, the historic boulevard connecting Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyrood House. Tour Holyrood and see where British royalty schemed and slept as you tour the State Apartments. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration. Tonight celebrate your sojourn over a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 12 — Depart for the U.S.
Transfer this morning to the airport for return flights to the U.S. (B)
Included meals are denoted as follows: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Reception (R), Dinner (D)


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We commit to donating 1% of budgeted pre-tax profits to charities every year, and 2017 saw SRSB named as our 'charity of the year' for 2017.
SRSB provides opportunity, support, friendship and services to blind and partially sighted people in Sheffield. It's a charity Gripple has a long association with.
Our support this year has seen a variety of internal fundraising activities – walk to work schemes, bake sales, half marathon runs, quizzes – as well as volunteering initiatives. Our support includes periodical assisted shopping trips with SRSB members, an initiative loved by members and Gripple people alike. 2017 also saw a team from Gripple renovate SRSB's craft room, located at the charity's Mappin Street HQ. The space is used by members to make a range of crafts such as cards, flower arrangements and seasonal decorations. Volunteers from Gripple revamped the room, adding new storage spaces and equipment while also creating a brighter space which the members can enjoy.
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Zaun Fire
TORONTO — With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 13th on Saturday night, Gregg Zaun strolled to the plate with the game on the line and the joke up here in the pressbox was that the catcher should pull a Babe Ruth and call his shot.
After all, he had done it before.
Then, as if to mock our joking, Zaun crushed the first pitch he saw from Rays closer Troy Percival and sent it over the right-field fence for a walk-off grand slam. After the game, Zaun was in a great mood, joking with reporters. One of us scribes chimed in: "Did we see you call your shot?"
"No, no, no," Zaun said laughing. "Don't get anything stirred up over there. Troy throws awfully hard. I don't want to wear one in the earflap."
Today's lineups:
TAMPA BAY (85-55) at TORONTO (75-66)
at 1:07 p.m. ET at the Rogers Centre
Akinori Iwamura, 2B
B.J. Upton, CF
Carlos Pena, 1B
Rocco Baldelli, DH
Willy Aybar, 3B
Eric Hinske, LF
Jason Bartlett, SS
Fernando Perez, RF
Shawn Riggans, C
Ben Zobrist, LF
PITCHING: RHP Matt Garza (11-8, 3.64)
Joe Inglett, 2B
Marco Scutaro, SS
Alex Rios, DH
Vernon Wells, CF
Adam Lind, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Rod Barajas, C
Scott Rolen, 3B
Travis Snider, RF
PITCHING: LHP David Purcey (2-5, 6.15)
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No Bears prediction?
Colts 24
Bears 13
So, 15-8, your pitching is disappointing. I thought our win here, would put you 1.5 back. What's wrong?
Woops-I guess 2 back.
I have excruciatingly low expectations for my Bears this year. That way, if they have anything resembling a successful season, I'll be ecstatic. So I expect the Bears to get crushed tonight.
I'm surprised TB didn't take Garza out, erroring on the side of caution, after he got hit.
David Purcey is someone TB don't want to face again this year. In two starts against TB, Purcey's gone 16 innings, given up 1 run, and struck out 18.
Let's hope the pen brings this one home for a win.
You always have Michigan State too root for. Great way too look at the Bears. Expect the worst and hope for the best. I am guessing the Bears will have a double digit loss season. Orton or Grossman, it doesn't matter. Bring back Doug Flutie!! lol.
Had to go to Regina for my wifes birthday brunch and for sure I missed one of the best games of the year,So sad.How that kid must have pitched,8 players faned on the divison leader by a pitcher I had my doubts about a month ago,Now for sure I eat crow.YUM YUM.
I had my doubts about him too. I don't doubt him no more. Seems like we can pull a solid SP out of anywhere. Purcey's breaking stuff was nasty, it was a depleted Tampa lineup, but its nice to see another team have hitting troubles. The Jays have sure had their share.
Welikeroy..read your rant not bad,makes for good reading.Also your right the Jays seem to be able to pull starting pitchen out of their hat,It makes me happy.
Garza has given the Jays fits, but this time around young Purcey showed him what it felt like to lose a close one, a real nail biter.
Welikeroy..read your rant not bad,makes for good reading.Also your right the Jays seem to be able to pull starting pitchen out of their hat,It makes me happy.
Garza has given the Jays fits, but this time around young Purcey showed him what it felt like to lose a close one, a real nail biter.
It seems like I repeat myself,like I repeat myself,like I repeat myself.LOL.
Hey, if the Jays sweep the White Sox, then sweep the Red Sox, they would have swept four first place teams in a row, assuming that the Red Sox pass the Rays with their next series. I wonder if that has ever happened in MLB history?
Unlikely that it'll happen this time, but it'd be pretty cool.
If the Jays pull that feat off get ready for October
I think you need that repeat thing checked. lol


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It is the time of year when the moths die; when, on window sills all over the world, the first chill has laid them, on their powdery sides. A perfect mirror of each other.
This fall I'm performing my play, Stations Lost in Brooklyn, New York. We're performing it in The Boiler, a performance and exhibition space in the Williamsburg section of North Brooklyn. It is kind of a perfect room for this show. A one-time actual boiler where citizens of this borough worked for 100 years. It is a grimy and hard-scrabble reminder of the hard labor done in this great city back when our country actually MADE things.
There is also an odd juxtaposition in that the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations are occurring just across the East River. I walked through the demonstration on my first days in New York before we started our technical rehearsals. My play is very much about the country we find ourselves in now, with its blighted economy and missed opportunity, greed, and unfocused bigotries. As I walked through Occupy Wall Street, I was amazed that this was no 'youth' protest. I saw all kinds of people; firemen, construction workers, teachers, mothers, veterans, and many, many more of the educated and unemployed new underclass created by the greed and mismanagement of our financial institutions. I feel, for maybe the first time, that I have a bit of skin in this argument. I employ eight other artists. I have a gallery and a printmaking shop in Chicago. My partner, Adam Seidel, and I have invested over six figures each to start a fine art company focused on small edition etchings, as well as books and job creation. My other partner, Stan Klein, and I have a theatrical production company and a publishing house. After depositing 100,000 dollars in a business account we found out that even with this capitalization, we'd not be allowed to borrow more money to expand our business and create more jobs. In fact, this deposit did not even avail us to a line of credit.
I seem to recall the President telling the banks that in exchange for their TARP money–their bail-out–they were to lend money and stimulate the economy and, more importantly, create jobs. These little etchings support eight people. And, truth be told? They could support a whole hell of a lot more were we allowed to grow.
Performing this show in Brooklyn has been a lot of fun. Though our houses have been smaller we've had great audiences. Last Saturday night while performing the first act, I noticed an elegantly dressed gentleman with white hair in the third row. I took me a few moments to realize it was David Byrne, the true renaissance man of New York–musician, visual artist, activist for biking and all around cultural catalyst. It was cool to see him in the audience.
Our opening night we had the great Lou Reed, and the director of MoMA, Glenn Lowry, as well as a whole host of my fellow Brooklyn artists who've been amazingly supportive.
The Boiler is the performance and arts space fostered into existence by Pierogi Gallery, also of Williamsburg. They went through no small amount of bullshit getting this space up to code, so that we could perform this show and I appreciate it. New York audiences are a little different than Chicago; a bit more reserved. . . quieter. They really listen.
I've been staying with the painter, Greg Stone, the mordantly funny and exceptionally gifted visual artist who is the best roommate one could imagine. He is in possession of the dryest of wits and has a wise-ass, hard-boiled and no bullshit view of the world. We've laughed our asses off.
One of the most lovely things is being in New York for autumn. It is a season that loves this city. Everything that seems timeless and classic about this city only seems more so, preserved in the amber of autumn light. I went to a farmers market in McCarren Park in Brooklyn and the nip in the air, the changing colors of trees and the general goodwill were the ingredients of one of those perfect New York days that keeps people wanting to live here.
There is something to working as an actor in New York , that makes one feel more for real. And that there is more at stake. No matter what theater one works in, you are surrounded by the ghosts of giants. This is one of the places where people come to be measured against the best.


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KID'S Channel 5 TV favourite, Milkshake! brings its 'Party Party' stage show to Yeovil's Octagon Theatre this September.
Youngsters will get the chance to see lots of their Milkshake! friends, including Milkshake! presenter Olivia Birchenough, Little Princess, Bananas in Pyjamas, and Noddy and Tessie Bear – and that's only skimming the surface.
The musical production, which aims to get audiences up on their feet, follows Milkshake Monkey as his surprise birthday party get underway, with all the guests busy with very special party jobs.
But what happens when Milkshake Monkey disappears? The presenters will need the audience's help to find him in time for the party!
Tickets cost £10.50 to see the family show on Sunday September 14 at 1.30pm or 3.30pm. Book online at www.octagon-theatre.co.uk or call 01935-422884.


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Edwin scores 30, Seton Hall tops DePaul 86-69
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Fuquan Edwin scored 22 of his game-high 30 points in the first half to power Seton Hall to its first Big East home victory of the season, 86-69, over DePaul Saturday at the Prudential Center.
Edwin's performance didn't come as a surprise to DePaul (10-11, 2-6 Big East) because he's done this before against the Blue Demons. Two years ago, the senior scored a then career-best 28 points in a 94-73 Seton Hall victory. Last season, he drove for the winning points with 9.6 seconds left to defeat DePaul, 73-72.
Seton Hall (12-8, 3-4) has now won seven of the last eight meetings. Edwin's career-high is the 35 points he scored against Mercer in November. Both of his Big East career-best scoring efforts – 28 and 30 points – have come against DePaul.
Brandon Young scored 23 points, R.J. Curington had 15 and Durrell McDonald scored 14 for DePaul.


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Well...if you haven't guessed, each of these cards use one of the latest releases by Glitz Designs. And I am here to say that ONE LUCKY WINNER is going to receive a prize to beat all prizes. This lucky winner is going to get two sheets of each paper in the collections, and one sheet of each rub-on and sticker pack. That is a whole lotta prize, if you ask me! :) Here is some eye candy of the Glitz prize....
Have you become a fan of Glitz Designs on Facebook yet? If not, now is your chance! Head on over to the Glitz Designs Facebook Page, and become a fan! It's the best place to find all of the latest Glitz information! You can also find lots of inspiration at the Glitz Designs blog, so be sure to check that out as well.
Now, in order to be eligible for this great prize...all you have to do is leave a comment telling me which of these paper lines is your favorite! No worries though...the lucky winner is getting all of them! I just like to know what everyone else loves! :)
You have until this coming Sunday, November 15th until 11:59pm to leave a comment. I will pick a winner and announce them the next day! Can't wait to hear what your favorite is! In the mean time...keep coming back this week. I have a lot more Glitz-y items to share with you!!
Until later,
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Hi Lea, wow, you've made some lovely cards of that papers, I also love the bling.ReplyDelete
My favorite paperline is absolutely Olivia. I like to scrap with colours and I love the hearts and the swirls.
your cards are just amazing as always!!ReplyDelete
I think my favourite line is Detour
I think I'm going to go with Olivia, but they are all gorgeous.ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing your beautiful, detailed, creative cards btw!
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- AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 5:20 AM
My favourite is the detour line!ReplyDelete
love this design!
your cards are all beautiful! I have loved the plum crazy line since the day I first laid eyes on it. They are all great. Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
You always amaze me with your cards! I love the Hot Mama pack, pink is my fav color!ReplyDelete
Lea, once again your creations are pieces of art. Love the Glitz range of papers and embellies.ReplyDelete
i love olivia!ReplyDelete
Love the cards girl.ReplyDelete
I would have to pick Plum Crazy although Hot Mama comes in a very close second. Who am I kidding? I love them all!!!! Glitz always has the coolest stuff!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 8:44 AM
I have to say I love Hot Mamma!! Who can resist zebra stripes with hot pink!!!ReplyDelete
Oh My tough decision I will say all of them??? Ok just 1 it will be "Hot Mama" too stinkin fabulous..GraceReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Plum Crazy and Hot Mama are both my favorites, but I think, if I had to choose, I would choose Plum Crazy. Beautiful cards, beautiful paper!!!!ReplyDelete
Our "Girlfriends Unlimited" colors are black and white and hot pink, so I must say I like the "Hot Mama" line. But they are all fun!ReplyDelete
So hard to pick one but I really love Olivia! The colors are just beautiful! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!ReplyDelete
Lea, your Glitz-y cards are awesome! They each have their own personality and flair!! Your card with the clock face is adorable! Love how you put the bling in the center!!! SOOO hard to pick a favorite line but since I have to...{wink} I'd say Olivia. I like the bright, girly, cheerful colors! ♥♥ KayReplyDelete
Super cute cards!! If I only get to pick one it would be, Olivia. Cute line and it happens to be my lil niece's name.ReplyDelete
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I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!
BTW......I thought I was a fan of Glitz on facebook already but found out I wasn't, so now I am. But I do have them in my blog roll list.
If I HAD to pick one, and I guess I do, lol, it has to be Plum Crazy!ReplyDelete
I was fortunate to be able to attend two workshops with the Glitz Girls themselve when they visited Brooks, Alberta. Too cool! Plum crazy is my favorite. Thanks for sharing your cards. They are beautiful.ReplyDelete
I just cant pick one! it's a toss up between Hot Mama and Olivia! They are all great!!!!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous cards Lea...WOW!ReplyDelete
Hmmm, just one favorite, I guess I'll have to go with Hot Mama!
Glitz is one of my most favorite designers! Your cards are mega cute! Love the bling on the diamonds in your Plum Crazy sample.ReplyDelete
Since I have to pick one I'm going with Plum Crazy!
All are awesome, and picking one is difficult...I see uses for all! I am in a Detour mood lately, working with these colors...but, I really really had to think on this answer...It's so easy to go another direction with these fab options!ReplyDelete
Typically I would say Olivia or Hot Mama, but I have been in a "plum" mood lately, so I am going with plum crazy!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance to win!
I love PLUM CRAZY!!! Being a LSU fan and purple just go together. I can use this collection for LSU pages and so much more.ReplyDelete
Hi, ABSOLUTLEY love the WHOLE range - especially PLUM CRAZY!and OLIVIA and and and...... XXXXReplyDelete
I love pink, so Hot Mama is my fave.ReplyDelete
Wow...amazing giveaway.ReplyDelete
all the lines look great but Olivia is my fave.
oooooooooooooooooh plum crazty.. all that purple is amazing!!!! You are sooo right about how awesome this giveaway is.... tooo coool!! keeping my fingers crossed!!ReplyDelete
Ummm, pick just one fav? I don't know if I can do that. I'll go with Plum Crazy - just look at those vibrant purples! But I also love the zebra print and damask in Hot Mama!ReplyDelete
What a great giveaway - Thank you!!
this is tough 'cause I love them all..but Olivia!ReplyDelete
thanks for the chance :)
I'm thinking Olivia is my favorite, although it is close call with Plum Crazy.ReplyDelete
OMG - I am 'plum crazy' for the guess which one...lol, the plum crazy is my favorite, though I love them all! Thanks for a chance to win!ReplyDelete
Great cards! I love the Olivia line!ReplyDelete
I think Olivia. I am loving orange right now!ReplyDelete
R U Kidding! They are all awesome and I hadnt even heard of them! So very cool, now I need to go check them out some more.ReplyDelete
plum crazy!ReplyDelete
I love Glitz stuff! Thanks for a chance to winReplyDelete
I love hot mama. I'm a sucker for pink with 3 daughters in tow.ReplyDelete
I am a big Hot Mama collection! I am so glad I found your blog because I love all the Glitz design products:)ReplyDelete
the Plum Crazy is gorgeous !!ReplyDelete
They are all pretty but i LOVE LOVE LOVE that oliva line! fantastic :)ReplyDelete
my fav. by far is OLIVIA! Too cute.ReplyDelete
Wow, they're all great! Plum Crazy is doin' it for me today! Love them all, though! Thanks for pointing me to Glitz Designs, too. Great!ReplyDelete
I just finished playing with the Detour collection and love the look of my pages and card!!! It is perfect for my boys photos!ReplyDelete
Olivia is my favorite. I really wish I can find Glitz paper locally, sigh... I've a ton of the rubons and stuff, love that stuff so much.ReplyDelete
Love your cards. If I just HAD to pick one line, it probably be the Hot Mama line......but I love them all. Thanks for the chance to win. Love your blog.ReplyDelete
PLUM CRAZY, hands down...though I must admit the others are sub fun, too. Thanks for the chance to win. I ADORE your cards. WOWReplyDelete
I am plum crazy for all especially plum crazy!ReplyDelete
I have to vote for Olivia...though Hot Mama would be a really close second!ReplyDelete
- Sylvia K.November 12, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Olivia hans down...cute, cute, cute!ReplyDelete
I'm having a hard time deciding between the Hot Mama and the Plum Crazy - but I think I'm gonna go with Plum Crazy. I think it's so hard to find any really pretty purple papers, everything is always pink! I also like that it's kind of vintage-y looking.ReplyDelete
Your cards are great. I really like the Olivia line. It's like vintage techno.ReplyDelete
I love the DETOUR line! All the yummy black and maroon - fabulous!ReplyDelete
I have to say Plum Crazy is awesome. I've always been a big fan of purple though!ReplyDelete
I ♥ your cards!! I definitely had a hard time picking just one favorite out of those paper lines. They are all fabulous!! Hmmmm.....I would have to say that Olivia appeals to me the most.ReplyDelete
Great giveaway....thanks for the chance to win.
I'd have to say Plum Crazy-purple is sooo underrepresented in scrapbooking and card-marking! Needs to make a comeback!ReplyDelete
Cute cards. Thank you for visiting my blog.ReplyDelete
I love the Olivia line of papers. The colors are bright just the way I love them.
- AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Hi Lea `Wow` I love all the designs...hmmm if I had to pick a fav it would be `Hot Mamma`ReplyDelete
Your creations are as gorgeously Inspiring as always TFS:)xxx
Ohhhhh, I can't pick!!! Love them all!!!!!ReplyDelete
I love your cards. It is hard to pick just one b=--I would pick Hot Mamma!ReplyDelete
- Dolores HNovember 22, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Love the Plum Crazy. The lovely shades of purple and anything with crazy in the title generally works for me.ReplyDelete
Thanks for cute card pictures.
- AnonymousDecember 2, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Hi Love the glitz the more the better for me. Would love to win. Thanks for the chanceReplyDelete


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Christian Carnival CCCVII - "A Carnival of Praise"
For a child has been born to us,
a son has been given to us.
He shoulders responsibility
and is called:
Extraordinary Strategist,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.
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Luke 2:8-20 There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God's angel stood among them and God's glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger."
At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises:
Glory to God in the heavenly heights,
Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.
As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. "Let's get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us." They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the sheepherders were impressed.
Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. The sheepherders returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. It turned out exactly the way they'd been told!
. . . Liberia had no electrical service, so it was run by a generator. Where no one could see, where no one would drive by, this one Christian family wanted to celebrate the birth of Christ by lighting up their little hut . . .
"What are you passionate about?" The question seems easy enough for me. I ask it all the time. But my husband was stumped by the question.
"To tell you the truth, I know of nothing that I am passionate about."
Why don't more theologically conservative churches within mainline denominations just leave? The answer might just lie in this post.
Starbucks says, "See the world not as it is, but as it could be.... Wish. It's what makes the holidays the holidays." But isn't Christmas is a lot more real than wishing the world wasn't the way it is?
Mary's Hymn of Praise
"My soul exalts the Lord,
and my spirit has begun to rejoice in God my Savior,
because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant.
For from now on all generations will call me blessed,
because he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name;
from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.
He has demonstrated power with his arm;
he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance of their hearts.
He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;
he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel, remembering his mercy,
as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever."
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A difficult problem about whether God could have made the world better and its connection with moral theory.
no....not heavily Christian, but hey...it's an entry of a fun day. :) And I am a Christian so it's all good. :)
There are generally two reactions I hear to this in Sunday School classes and church pews–it's either fascination, as if the genealogies make or break the Bible or complete indifference, as in "who cares?"
Both reactions miss the point.
Dr. Mike Russell from recently wrote this excellent series on higher criticism based on a question I posted on Theologica.