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WEATHERFORD, Texas (AP) � North Texas authorities say a 32-year-old man was arrested for throwing a 6-month-old puppy from a vehicle as he argued with his girlfriend.
Marquael Odoric Greer was charged with cruelty to nonlivestock animals. Online records show the Lancaster resident was held at the Dallas County jail Wednesday but has since bonded out.
Authorities say Greer was arguing with his girlfriend in Parker County, west of Fort Worth, when he grabbed the Chihuahua mix from her lap and threw it out the window while driving along Interstate 20. The animal died instantly.
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The automatic bridge defense system, as its name suggests, was a computer-controlled defensive phaser weapon found on the bridge of Federation starships around 2269.
When a malevolent lifeform took control of the USS Enterprise in 2269, it tried to use the system to force the crew's obedience. (TAS: "Beyond the Farthest Star")
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power wasted millions of taxpayer dollars due to fraud by city employees using the organization's purchasing card program, according to a report released by City Controller Wendy Greuel.
Prosecutors said from March 2008 to November 2009, nearly $242,000 worth of furniture was purchased by city workers who then marked the items up and charged the DWP $399,000, according to the Los Angeles Times. The workers then pocketed the difference.
"They we're using it for furniture and other things and using a company that someone else owned. It was really a mess," Greuel said.
Because the cards did not allow a single expenditure to exceed $2,000, the defendants were forced to use nearly a dozen "P-cards" to split the purchase orders into smaller pieces, the Times reported.
Greuel blamed the fraud partly on a lack of proper oversight and said as a result of the investigation, the DWP substantially lowered its use of P-Cards, saving millions of dollars.
"We found even in 2010, the amount of how much they were using those for went from $24 million to $18 million-- that showed that they didn't need to use them as much as they had before," Greuel said.
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Yong Jiang tends the Minnesota bridge to China: Minnesota Sounds and Voices
Minnesota is about 6,000 miles from China, but a 93-year-old Chinese scholar has made the state his home. In the process, he's become one of the University of Minnesota's oldest and most loyal alums and played a supporting role with a new wave of Chinese students flocking to the state.
Yong Jiang was a student in China 66 years ago when he opted to attend graduate school at the U, based on word of mouth from a friend. When he finished his studies, he stayed.
"I really love Minnesota," the 93-year-old man says.
He's not alone. Chinese enrollment at U.S. universities has increased dramatically every year for the past five. In fact, China is the leading country of origin for students coming to the U.S. The Institute of International Education, a non-profit that tracks the numbers, says there were nearly 195,000 college students from China in 2012, up 23 percent from the previous year.
The University of Minnesota's formal relationship with China began 99 years ago; it's one of the oldest in the country, and about 10,000 students and scholars from China have attended the U since the relationship began. The U consistently ranks at or near the top in the number of students and scholars from China -- there are nearly 2,800 this year.
Yang Jiang (no relation) is one of them. She's a freshman studying psychology at the U of M who says that even though she got high scores on her college entrance exam there was no room at her preferred colleges back home. She had the resources to come to Minnesota instead.
"More and more students are thinking about going abroad because they've got more money and they can afford the tuition here and they want to see the bigger world, they don't want to stay in their home country their whole lives, I think," she says.
For Yang Jiang and many other expatriate Chinese, Yong Jiang exists as a sort of human bridge between the two countries at the university. Many of the 2,800 Chinese students and scholars there know him, regard him as an elder and look up to him.
The son of a silk merchant father and homemaker mother, he came to Minnesota in 1947, earned a doctorate in mechanical engineering, and returned to China in 1950 for an important personal matter: "Married, to get married," he says.
Jiang became a professor and chair of the hydraulic engineering department of Northwestern Agricultural College in Yanglin, Shaanxi province, and then later was professor and chair of the department of engineering mechanics at Xi'an Jiaotong University in Xi'aan. During those 43 years, Jiang also survived two of the country's most violent periods: the moment in 1949 when the communists took power, and Cultural Revolution in 1966.
"I lost my freedom," as he and millions of other Chinese regarded as unfaithful followers of communism lost their jobs, he says. While some were killed or took their own lives, he was sent off to do farm work "from morning until evening" for five years.
Now living in St. Paul all these years later, Jiang is an American citizen and a tireless booster of his alma mater, the University of Minnesota. His daughter earned a graduate degree from St. Cloud State University and his granddaughter will become a graduate student at Minnesota State University Mankato this fall.
Now that the University of Minnesota's formal relationship with China nears the 100-years next year, he 's proud to say that there are three generations of my family educated in Minnesota."


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- Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 07:11:47 -0400 (EDT)
On 5/31/09 at 6:34 AM, sjoerd.c.devries at gmail.com (Sjoerd C. de Vries) wrote: >I can confirm this bug. >Executing an even simpler version, namely >Maximize[Plus @@ Table[y[i], {i, 31}], Table[y[i], {i, 31}]]; >will also set the random generator to a fixed starting point. The >number 31 is crucial, as lower values do not appear to cause the >bug, while higher values do. Changing Plus to Times appears to >prevent the bug. >In[394]:= Table[ >Maximize[Plus @@ Table[y[i], {i, 31}], Table[y[i], {i, 31}]]; >RandomReal[], {20} >] When I execute the code above, I do get the same result as you report. Clearly, there is a problem here somewhere. But it isn't clear the issue is with RandomReal. The code above uses Maximize in a non-sensical way, particularly when the function y hasn't been defined. This usage asks Mathematica to find the maximize the sum of n things with respect to each of the n things. It appears there is an attempt to use the notation y[n] to mean an array indexed by n rather than a function of n. So, Maximize correctly generates error messages. What is unexpected is poor input to Maximize appears to cause a problem for RandomReal. On my system, changing Plus to Times eliminates the effect on RandomReal even though there is still a non-sensical input to Maximize. Alternatively, defining y then executing the code does In[5]:= y[n_] := n^2 - n In[6]:= Table[ Maximize[Plus @@ Table[y[i], {i, 31}], Table[y[i], {i, 31}]]; RandomReal[], {20}] During evaluation of In[6]:= Maximize::ivar: 0 is not a valid variable. >> During evaluation of In[6]:= Maximize::ivar: 0 is not a valid variable. >> During evaluation of In[6]:= Maximize::ivar: 0 is not a valid variable. >> During evaluation of In[6]:= General::stop: Further output of Maximize::ivar will be suppressed during this calculation. >> Out[6]= {0.877054,0.833103,0.703786,0.0482118,0.226066,0.230746,0.0738072= ,0.680963,0.53264,0.989333,0.418793,0.951114,0.963168,0.870439,0.926361,0.267113,0.195084,0.810066,0.875896,0.579076} >This is very nasty, as a lot of people critically depend on random >functions to be random. I would urge you to report this to wolfram >support. I agree many people including myself depend on the random functions to be random. And I would also like Mathematica to fail gracefully when given non-sensical input and provide useful error messages. But I am never surprised when software does something other than fail gracefully given non-sensical input or provides less than useful error messages. Entering Table[ Maximize[Plus @@ Table[y[i], {i, 31}], Table[y[i], {i, 31}]]; RandomReal[], {20} ] into a new session and expecting useful output simply isn't a reasonable expectation. Note, this in no way says what the original poster was doing is unreasonable or non-sensical. The rest of the information needed to determine whether what the original poster was attempting is sensible hasn't been provided. I would also note, that sending a bug report to Wolfram without the additional information is probably pointless.


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Hot on the heels of the news that Focus Features has acquired the extremely well received crime drama The Place Beyond the Pines, the first two clips from the film have landed online. Written and directed by Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine), the pic centers on the intense feud between a professional motorcycle rider turned bank robber (Ryan Gosling) and a rookie police officer (Bradley Cooper). Pines premiered at the Toronto Film Festival late last week to a rapturous response (read Matt's glowing review here), and Focus quickly snapped it up for a planned 2013 release. These two clips feature a peroxided and tattooed Gosling planning a bank robbery and Cooper's cop character being questioned in a hospital bed by Bruce Greenwood.
Hit the jump to check out the clips. The film also stars Eva Mendes, Ben Mendelsohn, Rose Byrne and Ray Liotta.
Here's the synopsis for The Place Beyond the Pines:
Luke (Ryan Gosling) is a professional motorcycle rider who turns to bank robberies to support his newborn son. But when he crosses paths with a rookie police officer (Bradley Cooper), their violent confrontation spirals into a tense generational feud. The Place Beyond the Pines is a rich dramatic thriller, tracing the intersecting lives of fathers and sons, cops and robbers, heroes and villains.
This first clip comes interspersed between footage of Cianfrance giving an interview at TIFF, while the other clip is courtesy of HitFix.


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World's Largest Speed Boat, Clearwater, FL
You expect certain things when traveling to Florida. Heat, for instance. (We certainly got our fair share on the day we walked here.)
On our recent road trip from New York to Florida, we barely escaped a blizzard, and sought refuge in the "Sunshine" State. We arrived at the end of the coldest December in Tampa Bay's history. Then, because we weren't cold enough, we set out on the water. For a ride on a speedboat.
Where we went, and who was coerced into going:
We headed to the municipal marina in Clearwater, which sits on the calm, blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. While there are several dolphin tour boats and fishing expedition guide boats, many of whom hawk their services on the dock, we had a distinct experience in sight: the Sea Screamer, the world's largest speed boat.
Even though the temperature was in the 60's range, the four of us were up for the challenge, since the sun was up in a clear sky. We figured, as New Yorkers, we could handle any chill with stalwart fortitude (we were wrong; more on that later). My mom and dad, our hosts for the week, were much smarter, of course. They waved us off at the pier with knowing smiles, and went for a stroll during our 75-minute cruise.
WHY did you go there, exactly?
I was naturally drawn to the "world's largest" part, and at 72-feet long, the Sea Screamer is a big boat. In order to get the kids on board (literally and figuratively), I stressed the "speed" part. She reached speeds of 35 miles an hour, which is fast for a boat. In a humorous juxtaposition, docked next to the big Sea Screamer is the "Little Toot" boat ride. And on the other side, the Captain Memo's pirate ship. My kids gave that one a longing glance, and I promised to take them next time.
Okay, what was so cool about it?
The ride at full speed is exhilarating, even though it is intermittent between frequent "no wake" zones. Captain Barry's narration and well-rehearsed jokes ("the more you drink, the more dolphins you'll see") were amusing, and the sea-themed music was fun ("just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip…"). We passed the homes of the rich and famous, including Hulk Hogan's estate and the former Fort Harrison hotel where Keith Richards wrote "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" in 1965.
This is how fast we were going:
Another feature of the Sea Screamer excursion is the guarantee of dolphin sightings. And by "guarantee," they don' t actually promise you'll see an Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin while you're out. If you don't, they guarantee that you can come back within thirty days for another free trip. Alas, we only once caught a quick glance of a fin, after which I sent poor Matt on a fool's errand to stand there for 20 minutes shooting video of the water's unbroken surface.
It was nice to know that we could have returned for another trip, but not only did we not have the opportunity on this visit, we were also frightened to be once again subjected to the cold.
This is how cold we were:
I wrapped The Girl within an inch of her life in the beach towel we brought as an afterthought. I smugly thought I would do the smart thing and bring it to dry off sea spray. It soon became the only barrier between her and (imagined) frostbite. See, the thing about going fast on a boat is...it makes the air rushing at your body feel much colder than when you're still. This hardy New Yorker, wearing her trench coat and mittens, was nearly crying from the discomfort. I spent most of the trip in a warmth huddle with any willing family member.
A little background info:
The Sea Screamer was custom-built almost 19 years ago. She's an 82-ton vessel, measuring 72-feet in length, and 19-feet wide. She has twin-turbocharged, 900 horsepower diesel engines. The Sea Screamer is Coast Guard licensed. There are two bathrooms aboard, and they sell drinks and snacks.
How it rated on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 = snoozefest, 10 = add to your bucket list): [rating=6]
6. I can't fault the fine people operating the Sea Screamer for the weather, but I willingly admit it had a negative impact on the experience. The sight of some cute, frolicking dolphins might have warmed my heart enough to stop my teeth from chattering, but no such luck.
So, if the weather is warm, please go. If the temps are below 70°F, wisely follow my parents' lead, and stay on dry land!
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Javier Sethness-Castro will premier his new AK Press title "Imperiled Life: Revolution Against Climate Catastrophe" at The Holdout in Oakland, CA May 25th at 7pm.
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Carpel tunnel release is a surgery where the ligament covering the carpel tunnel is cut open.
The median nerve runs from the forearm into the hand.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
occurs when this nerve is squeezed at the wrist as it runs through the carpel tunnel. This results in pain, weakness, tingling, or numbness in your hand and wrist. Pain may also radiate up your arm.
Carpal tunnel release is a surgery to relieve pressure on the median nerve. The pressure is reduced by opening the ligament of the carpal tunnel. The ligament is called the transverse carpal ligament.
Surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome is usually recommended in the following instances:
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have carpal tunnel release, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
Your doctor may do the following:
Leading up to your procedure:
General anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation is used. If you have general anesthesia, you will be asleep during the procedure. With local anesthesia, the area being operated on will be numbed, and you may be given a sedation medication to help you relax.
A classic open incision or an endoscopic technique may be used:
A short incision will be made in the lower palm and wrist area. The carpal ligament will be opened. This will free the median nerve. The incision will then be closed with stitches. A bulky bandage will be applied to the wound.
Two tiny cuts in the skin will be made on the palm side of the wrist. A small tool with a camera will be passed through an incision. This camera will allow the doctor to see inside of the carpal tunnel. Other surgical tools will be passed through the other incision. These tools will be used to release the carpal ligament. After the camera and instruments are removed, a few stitches will be needed to close the incisions. A bulky bandage will then be placed over the wounds.
In some cases, the doctor may need to change to the open procedure.
15-60 minutes
Anesthesia will prevent pain during the procedure. When the anesthesia wears off, you will have some pain in the area. Talk to your doctor about medication to help manage the pain.
You will be monitored in a recovery area until you are ready to go home. Your hand and wrist will be wrapped in a bulky bandage. The wrist will be elevated to control swelling. Ice packs may be applied periodically.
When you return home:
You may have to wear a brace or splint for several weeks after surgery. Complete recovery may take 4 weeks or longer. The pain and numbness or tingling in your hand and fingers usually improves quickly. Your strength will slowly begin to improve.
After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occur:
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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Carpal tunnel release. Johns Hopkins Medicine website. Available at: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/test_procedures/orthopaedic/carpal_tunnel_release_135,29/. Accessed September 7, 2017.
Carpal tunnel syndrome fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at:
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Each year, Scratch Fury (Destroyer of Worlds), the pink genius cat of Scott Kurtz's webcomic PvP tries to defeat Santa and learn all his Christmas secrets. This year, the only person who can save Christmas is the meme-powered superhero Lolbat.
In December 2005, Scratch Fury climbed up his first Christmas tree (as cats are wont to do), but instead of merely shaking off the highly breakable ornaments, he declared himself Kringus, Devourer of the Twelve Kingdoms of Christmas, and demanded a sacrifice of tuna. But in more recent years, Kringus has been revealed as part of a sinister Christmas prophecy, one that compels him to try to defeat Santa each year and attempt to harness his Chrismas power. Last year, Kringus (with help from guest artist Neal Adams) managed to remove the big guy's brain, but even then he couldn't extract Santa's secrets. At least until now.
This year, the disembodied St. Nick has a little help in saving Christmas thanks to memetic superhero Lolbat and his socially connected sidekick Retweet.
God help us all.
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Do not be afraid of the audience, love her
It takes serious presenting skills and a great deal of self-confidence before you start to actively engage and appreciate your audience. But of course it doesn't mean you cannot start with baby steps. Here is a few tips for newstarters on engaging and this way showing their appreciation to the audience:
- Do a draft or a raffle. People love to take part in these games and it's a genius way to engage audience.
- Hand out leaflets with something written on them. You need to have a good plan behind this. At the end of your presentation, ask your audience how many of them have this or that word written on their leaflet and devise a method of giving an award no matter how little that should be.
- Ask your audience
- Get prepared for questions after your presentation is over. Forgetting about this part is a rookie mistake.


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3,629 refugee families return to Kandahar this year
3,629 refugee families return to Kandahar this year
KANDAHAR (Pajhwok): So far 3,629 Afghan refugee families have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan via the Spin Boldak-Chaman border crossing this year, officials in southern Kandahar province say.
Asif Patyal, International Organization for Migration (IOM) representative, told a meeting of the Kandahar Resettlement Committee that of the fresh returnees, 2736 families had been assisted.
The meeting was presided over by Abdul Hanan Munib, deputy financial and administrative affairs head at the Kandahar Governor's House.
Besides Patyal, Kandahar refugee and repatriation director Mohammad Azim Nawabi and other provincial government officials and representatives of donor countries attended the meeting.
Patyal said the IOM would continue assisting families returning from Pakistan.
The IOM assists undocumented refugees returning from Pakistan while legal refugees are being assisted by UNHCR.
Abdul Hanan Munib thanked donor agencies and urged them to arrange vocation training courses for the returning families and help them find jobs.
Kandahar refugee director Mohammad Azim Nawabi said materials for construction of a township for the returning families were being prepared.
He admitted only the UN refugee agency was assisting the returning families and the government had no contribution.
He said 1200 acres of land had been identified for the construction of a township for the refugee families in Panjwai district and work on building facilities at the township was underway.
He said plots at the township would be distributed to the refugee families through a commission after facilities like clean drinking water, roads and electricity were completed.
However, he said the process of building facilities at the township had been slow going due to the lack of budget.
The director said one township was not enough for the returning families and another nearly 2000 plots were required for which land had been specified in Zheri, Daman and Spin Boldak districts.
Nawabi urged the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation to resolve the lack of budget issue and launch work on facilities at all proposed townships in order all the returning families could be accommodated.
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PARIS (AP) — French authorities on Thursday named a French meat wholesaler as the main culprit in Europe's spreading horsemeat scandal, declaring that officials at Spanghero knowingly passed off cheap horsemeat as ground beef for frozen food sold around the continent.
Police in Wales, meanwhile, announced the arrests Thursday of three men on suspicion of fraud at two meat plants inspected earlier this week by the U.K.'s Food Standards Agency.
The two developments were part of an escalating food scare that has raised questions about food controls in the borderless European Union — and highlighted how little consumers know about the complex trading operations that get food from producers to wholesalers to processers to stores and onto their dinner table.
Europol, the European Union police agency, is coordinating a continent-wide fraud investigation amid allegations of an international criminal conspiracy to substitute horse for more expensive beef.
In Paris, Benoit Hamon, the government's consumer affairs minister, said it appeared that fraudulent meat sales had been going on for several months, and reached across 13 countries and 28 companies. He said there was plenty of blame to go around, but most of it rested with Spanghero, a wholesaler based in southern France.
Officials at Spanghero denied knowingly buying and reselling horsemeat but French authorities immediately suspended their trading activities.
Hamon said Spanghero was one company in a chain that started with two Romanian slaughterhouses which say they clearly labeled their meat as horse.
The meat was then bought by a Cyprus-registered trader and sent to a warehouse in the Netherlands.
Spanghero bought the meat from the trader, then resold it to the French frozen food processor Comigel. The resulting food was marketed under Sweden-based Findus brand as lasagna and other products labeled as containing ground beef.
Hamon said Spanghero was well aware that the meat was mislabeled when it sold it to Comigel.
"Spanghero knew," Hamon said. "One thing that should have attracted Spanghero's attention? The price."
Hamon said the meat from Romania cost far below the market rate for beef.
A representative for Spanghero said company officials have been interrogated by authorities, who have raided Spanghero headquarters several times in recent days, but no one has been arrested.
The representative insisted the company acted "in good faith" and that it never knew the meat it bought and sold was horsemeat. The representative said he was not authorized to be publicly named according to his contract with Spanghero.
He wouldn't comment on French authorities' insistence that Spanghero should have recognized the meat as horse by its price, smell and color.
Food processor Comigel was not blameless either, Hamon said, declaring that the paperwork from Spanghero had significant irregularities, including a failure to specify country of origin.
"And once the meat was defrosted, we can ask ourselves why Comigel didn't notice that the color and odor was not that of beef?" Hamon said.
In other, separate developments:
— Police in Wales said two men — ages 64 and 42 — were arrested at Farmbox Meats near Aberystwyth, in Wales, while a 63-year-old man was arrested at the Peter Boddy Slaughterhouse in Todmorden, West Yorkshire.
— Britain's food regulator, meanwhile, said Thursday that six horse carcasses which tested positive for an equine painkiller may have entered the human food chain in France and that horsemeat tainted with the medicine may have been sold to consumers "for some time."
The U.K. Food Standards Agency said eight out of 206 horses it checked had tested positive for phenylbutazone, commonly known as bute. The drug is banned for human use in countries including Britain and the U.S.
Thousands of meat products are being tested for the drug, and for horse DNA, after horsemeat was found in food products labeled as beef across Europe.
Almost no horsemeat is consumed in Britain, where hippophagy — eating horses — is widely considered taboo. But thousands of horses killed in the country each year are exported for meat to countries including France and Belgium that have a culture of eating horsemeat.
The scandal has also raised the uncomfortable idea that Europeans may unwittingly have been consuming racehorses, which are often treated with bute.
Despite the ban on bute for humans, Britain's chief medical officer, Sally Davies, said that horsemeat containing the drug "presents a very low risk to human health."
Davies said the drug was once prescribed to patients with severe arthritis, and while it sometimes produced serious side effects including the blood disorder aplastic anemia, it was "extremely unlikely" that anyone eating horsemeat would experience them.
"If you ate 100-percent horse burgers of 250 grams (8.8 ounces), you would have to eat, in one day, more than 500 or 600 to get to a human dose," she said. "It would really be difficult to get up to a human dose."
Peter Lees, emeritus professor of veterinary pharmacology at the Royal Veterinary College, agreed there was little risk of harm from eating horsemeat. He said even the worst-case scenario involved a tiny amount of bute in a small percentage of meat samples.
A "horse passport" system, which records whether animals have been treated with bute, is meant to stop the drug entering the human food chain.
On Thursday, Britain's Aintree race track said a slaughterhouse in northern England shut down this week by government investigators had a contract to dispose of fatally injured racehorses.
The racecourse said it was "as confident as we possibly can be" that none of the meat had entered the human food chain.
Lawless reported from London. Cassandra Vinograd also contributed from London.
Horsemeat: French company blamed, UK arrests
PARIS (AP) — French authorities on Thursday named a French meat wholesaler as the main culprit in Europe's spreading horsemeat scandal, declaring that officials at Spanghero knowingly passed off cheap horsemeat as ground beef for frozen food sold around the continent.


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In NASA, two researchers, Mathew and John, started their work on a new planet, but while practicing research they faced a mathematical difficulty. In order to save the time they divided their work.
So scientist Mathew worked on a piece and invented a number computed with the following formula:
A Mathew number is computed as follows using the formula:
H(n) = n(2n-1)
And scientist John invented another number which is built by the following formula which is called John number.
T(n) = n(n+1)/2
Now Mathew and John are jumbled while combining their work. Now help them combine their research work by finding out number in a given range that satisfies both properties. Using the above formula, the first few Mathew-John numbers are:
1 6 15 28
Input Format:
Input consists of 3 integers T1,T2,M separated by space . T1 and T2 are upper and lower limits of the range. The range is inclusive of both T1 and T2. Find Mth number in range [T1,T2] which is actually a Mathew-John number.
Line 1
T1 T2 M,where T1 is upper limit of the range, T2 is lower limit of the range and M ,where Mth element of the series is required
Output Format:
Print Mth number from formed sequence between T1 and T2(inclusive).
Line 1
For Valid Input,print
Print Mth number from formed sequence between T1 and T2
No number is present at this index
For Invalid Input,print
Invalid Input
Sample Input and Output
SNo. Input Output
90 150 2
20 80 6
No number is present at this index
-5 3 a
Invalid Input


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Samsung KS9000 SUHD 4K Ultra HD 240MR Smart LED 2016 TV Review (UN65KS9000, UN55KS9000)
After releasing several thoroughly reinvented 4K TVs in 2015 in the form of their now famous SUHD lineup, Samsung has continued their new branding choice into 2016 with the next generation of SUHD 4K ultra HD smart TVs with HDR and quantum dot color enhancement. The KS9000 4K SUHD TV, which comes in two different sizes at 55 and 65 inches, is the second tier SUHD TV for 2016, one notch below the next-up, temporary flagship model KS9500 television (until the KS9800 comes in June). In other words, this particular TV is the next generation equivalent of the 2015 JS9000 , which was itself one highly acclaimed piece of home entertainment technology.
First of all we should note that after careful examination of the new KS-Line of 4K TVs and the KS9000 in particular for this review, we can say that a lot of the features and specs for both the 2015 and 2016 models are virtually identical. Samsung itself has gone ahead and changed up a lot of their marketing terminology for the new SUHD model but the essential technologies behind these labels are either the same or only slightly refined in the KS9000 from its 2015 SUHD JS9000.
On the one hand, this is a bit sneaky on Samsung's part, but on the other hand, there are major key enhancements between last year's models and the 2016 KS9000 and other SUHD TVs which make this a far superior 4K UHD TV in its display quality. Most particularly, in the KS9000 and its 2016 SUHD cousins, HDR has been improved enormously with all new heights of peak brightness and contrast performance. This makes the KS9000 into one downright superb television that could easily be considered one of the best non-OLED television models for this year.
Furthermore, this isn't to say that there aren't some genuine improvements at work in the KS9000. Because as we'll shortly see, this new model definitely upped the ante on high dynamic range and color technology, with contrast improvements being a particular new benefit as we're going to soon see.
Like we said, even if the KS9000 come with an overwhelming majority of the same essential specs as the JS9000 from 2015, it's copying a lot from what was an excellent TV and still remains as one of the best 4K LCD models on sale today. That aside, the KS9000 2016 SUHD does indeed improve on its predecessors abilities and thus can soundly be called an even better 4K TV, meaning that this particular model is downright superb in so many ways.
There are a number of things which particularly make this new model into one superb performer. First among them is the sheer quality of black levels, contrast and color saturation. This is after all an HDR TV from one of the leading brands on the market and its internal high dynamic range and display specs are designed to conform to the standards for "Ultra HD premium" from the UHD Alliance. The quality thus really shows in the display quality of the KS9000 in both of its size ranges.
Secondly, the depth and clarity of Samsung's Ultra Clear Panel technology and the strong LED qualities in the TV's screen only help enhance both contrast and sharpness. Light flow to bright areas of the screen is downright top notch for an LCD TV and images look nicely dynamic as per the HDR standards built into the KS9000. On top of all this, the upscaling technology in the KS9000 is downright superb, with SD, 720p and Full HD content in particular all getting the benefit of some excellent augmentation in their quality. The effect can be a bit weak or even fuzzy looking in poorly mastered SD video sources but for high quality DVDs and pretty much any sort of 720p or 1080p content, Samsung's 2016 upscaling engine does its work like a pro.
There's also one other cool new upscaling/remastering feature at work in the KS9000 that we never noted in the 2015 JS9000 model. This is the newer TV's ability to also upscale the contrast in non-HDR or "non-SUHD" content, as Samsung calls it. In simple terms, the TV augments brightness and vividness in SDR video sources for improved contrast levels which often do indeed create a superior level of picture quality.
Next, the Samsung Tizen smart TV OS --which we've reviewed before in our Smart TV platform guide— works as well as it ever has in the KS9000. This is in our view the second best smart TV platform on the market today, lagging a bit behind only LG's WebOS smart interfaces and the KS9000's quad-core processor makes sure that Tizen runs smoothly and easily in this TV. Usability and access to smart TV apps are both superb as well.
Finally, we're downright happy that Samsung has also given this 2016 SUHD TV a flat display panel option. As we've explained in detail before, curved screen design was little more than a silly gimmick when it started being introduced to all normal-sized 4K TVs in late 2014 and we're happy to see signs that it's fading away.
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On the other hand, the KS9000 isn't a perfect 4K TV by any means and while its flaws are definitely few and far between, it has a couple of them, some very minor and a couple we think are a bit more criticism worthy.
First of all, this TV still suffers from the side-angle viewing problems of some of its 2015 SUHD cousins. The viewing angles on the KS9000 aren't terrible but we definitely think that Samsung could have put more effort into improving their LCD TV technology for handling angles better. Color saturation and contrast both suffer markedly at wide off-center angles.
We should also note that while the black levels and "Supreme Dimming" precision in the KS9000 are definite winners in comparison to other LCD TVs on the market this year, the KS9000 doesn't come close to matching OLED technology in the quality of its blacks still or the precision of its local dimming technology. LCD still has a ways to go in this regard it seems, even with the latest premium TV models like this one.
Secondly, Samsung should know by now that simpler is better when it comes to all the display bloat produced by special picture enhancing technologies like those found in the KS9000. While yes, some of them do a great job of creating a superior viewing experience, others only work to over saturate images or create oddly unnatural visual effects. It's a shame some of these features are on by default in this TV right out of the box, forcing you to tone things down manually. The AutoMotion Plus is a particular hassle due to the strange effects it creates in 2D content and movies.
Finally, while this may not bother a large percentage of viewers in the least, some people who are thinking of buying this new TV or the other SUHD 2016 models will be unhappy to know that Samsung has not given the KS9000 any sort of 3D support, neither passive nor active. So there's that for you fans of 3D immersion to chew on when you're thinking of buying.
On the whole, the 2016 SUHD TVs in general are looking great and the KS9000 is a fine replacement for the JS9000 from last year. We love this TV in most of its specs and think its new "ultra HD Premium" HDR features are a definite improvement on the HDR capabilities of last year's counterpart to this TV, making the 2016 SUHD version the better buying choice if you've never owned either TV and are wondering which to go for.
However, if you already own a JS9000 from 2015 and you're happy with its high dynamic range and color features, there's really no need to change it up for this newer version quite yet. The two TVs are remarkably similar in most ways.
UN65KS9000FXZA or UN65KS9000 - 65 inch version
UN55KS9000FXZA or UN65KS9000 - 55 inch version
• Screen size: 54.6 diagonal inches and 64.5 diagonal inches
• Smart TV: Tizen OS, Smart Hub, Smart TV with Apps and Full Web Browser
• HEVC (H.265) Included: Yes
• VP9 Included. Yes
• HD to UHD upscaling: Yes
• HDCP 2.2 Compliance: Yes
• Refresh Rate: 120Hz native refresh rate (Supreme Motion Rate 240Hz)
• Screen Lighting: Edge-lit LED backlighting with Supreme Dimming tech
• Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160 pixels UHD
• Wireless Connectivity: Yes, includes both built-in WiFi and Ethernet port
• Remotes: Samsung smart button remote
• Connectivity: 4 HDMI 2.0a ports, 3 USB ports, 1 Ethernet port, 1 Component, 1 composite, 1 Audio Out, 1 Digital Audio Out
• Sound: 60W (20W x 2, Woofer 10W x 2) Down Firing w/Tweeter (4.1CH) speakers with with Dolby Digital Plus
• Contrast Ratio: 6,545:1
• Black Level maximum: 0.017 cd/m2
• Other Display Features: Auto Depth Enhancer and Ultra Clear Panel technology
• TV weight without/with stand: 58.2 lb./ 63.1 lb.
• Dimensions: 57.0" x 32.9" x 1.6" inches without stand/ With stand: 57.0" x 36.6" x 16.3" inches
• Processor: Quad-core
The new core highlights of the 2016 KS9000 SUHD 4K TV are definitely its visual features, followed by the more traditional qualities in its smart TV platform. Due to these, this is one hell of a great LCD TV and even by the standards of other top-shelf LCD 4K UHD TVs in 2016 so far, it stands out as an excellent model.
• Quantum Dot Color: This is essentially the same technology as last year's Nano Crystal technology but with a new name given to it for marketing purposes. In either case, quantum dot color definitely does add a notable visual benefit to the colors on the screen and enhances vibrancy and realism in particular. The quantum nano crystal layer between LCD screen and the KS9000's backlight creates a particularly powerful effect when combined with the color enhancements of high dynamic range technology in this model.
• HDR 1000: This is Samsung's version of 2016 UHD Alliance certified HDR technology and it looks superb in the KS9000. Blacks are deep and rich by LCD standards, bright spots are capable of peaking at over 1000 nits of brightness and the overall quality of the HDR in the KS9000 is definitely superior to that of the dynamic range found in the 2015 JS9000. Unlike 4K resolution itself, HDR is immediately and obviously visible when placed next to SDR display or lower quality HDR, and the KS9000 shines in the quality of its high dynamic range.
• Peak Illuminator Ultimate: This is an integral part of the KS9000's HDR technology and isn't found in the 2015 JS9000. Along with Ultra Black and it is the mechanism by which this TV can produce exceptionally bright whites in onscreen content. In this, the KS9000 definitely beats even the best existing OLED TVs, with peak brightness of at least 1100 nits being easily possible and spot brightness points that were measured to go as high as even 1400 nits, taking the KS9000 well into the range of UHD Alliance HDR qualifications for this spec.
• Ultra Black: This is the counterpoint technology to Peak Illuminator Ultimate and it is another improvement over the specs of the 2015 JS9000, which only features the rather weaker Precision Black spec. With Ultra Black, the KS9000 is capable of hitting black levels that go as low as 0.001 cd/m2 if smart local dimming is also activated, but achieves a more regular black level of 0.034 cd/m2, which is still impressive by LCD TV standards. Ultra Black and Peak Illuminator Ultimate are the two core technologies behind the KS9000's HDR capabilities.
• Smart Features: The 2016 version of the Tizen smart TV OS in this and other new SUHD TVs is not a dramatic improvement from the 2015 Tizen smart platform but it does come with some minor upgrades. The new smart remote now features superior point and click capability and the quad core processor has ceated what we think is a smoother and faster Smart platform navigation than that we noted in the 2015 SUHD TVs we reviewed. Furthermore, access to Smart Apps is better than ever. We also love the new addition of an auto device detection mechanism, which is very handy for quickly accessing content from external devices.
• Sound: The sound quality of the KS9000's speakers is downright remarkable when you consider the fact that they're housed inside a chassis with less than an inch of depth. This TV creates some very high quality native sound and offers several different audio configuration modes to choose from with Music sound being the sharpest and riches in our view.
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As we've already mentioned, the visual specs of the KS9000 are superb –definitely when measured against those of other newer or older LCD 4K TVs and even when measured up against OLED technology in terms of peak brightness capacity.
For starters, this TV manages the already-mentioned "Ultra HD Premium" level peak brightness of well beyond 1000 nits, with the ability to peak at more than 1400 nits of maximum focal point brightness on the screen. That in turn is complemented by an also superb black level capacity that can take darkness down to well beyond the UHD Alliance-specified minimum of 0.05 nits, with the KS9000 easily managing 0.017 nits against a white level of 99.3 cd/m2 (cd/m2 being numerically equal to nits) and even being capable of reaching around 0.001 nits of specific dark levels with local dimming technology activated. The result of these two technologies alone is a superb level of contrast and some excellent range in contrast levels for rich, fine details on the screen during viewing of both HDR content and to a lesser extent, even SDR content, which benefits from the TV's dynamic range chops.
Next up, there is the color performance of the KS9000. In the 2016/2016 SUHD models, just as in the 2015 SUHD TVs, Samsung has once again added in quantum dot nano crystal color and simply given it a new name, finally calling it quantum dot color. This QD technology consists of a layer of ultra thin film located between the LCD panel and the front protective glass of the TV. As the quantum dot crystals are struck by the light from the TV's LEDs after it has also passed through the TV's pixels, they produce a broader, richer range of color values for both greater realism and superior vibrancy.
On the other hand, the KS9000 also fails somewhat in terms of the ideal for color performance as it's defined in HDR standards from both the UHD Alliance and even the Dolby Vision high dynamic range standard. While the TV manages a level of DCI-P3 performance that is impressive enough, at about 97% of the color space for P3 represented, the TV's Rec.2020 performance is not quite as good, since the Rec.2020 color space container is larger than DCI-P3. This TV only manages roughly 73% of Rec.2020 standards. This still means it's pretty much good enough for UHD Alliance color standards and most viewers likely won't even notice the weakness here, but the KS9000 is not what we'd call a perfect color performer.
Finally, on a more basic level, while this particular SUHD model delivers some superb visible color performance, great contrast and truly excellent brightness, its viewing angles could definitely use some work, with a notable percentage of color, contrast and brightness lost suring wide angle viewing.
The connectivity features of the KS9000 are just about identical to those of the 2015 Samsung SUHD TVs In this year's models, you get a total of 4 HDMI 2.0a ports, with full HDR content transmission capacity and 3 USB 2.0 ports. Samsung could have finally given their 2016 SUHD TVs USB 3.0 but decided not to and we consider this disappointing, but it's definitely not a major complaint.
The usual built-in WiFi and Ethernet connectivity are both present an the new 2016 Tizen smart TV platform offers access to an even wider array of 4K UHD content apps and entertainment options, thanks largely to growth in the market. Since both HEVC and VP9 content compression codecs are supported by the KS9000, you can use it and its full web browsing capacity or its assorted streaming apps to watch pretty much the full range of online 4K content, from both YouTube (VP9) and all other streaming media platforms (HEVC).
The KS9000 SUHD HDR 4K smart TV is selling for what we'd consider to be a reasonable range of prices for its two different size ranges. At $2,297.99 for the 55 inch model and $3,497.99 for the 65 inch version, the TV is priced almost identically to its 2015 JS9000 cousins in the same size ranges, even though the 2016 version offers far superior high dynamic range performance.
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To summarize briefly, the KS9000's biggest defects are its surprisingly poor viewing angles, less than OLED-level black level performance and its lack of 3D technology. We also think the TV could have used a couple USB 3.0 ports and would have benefited from full-array LED backlighting considering its price and status.
• Excellent HDR specs
• Superb peak brightness
• Some very deep rich blacks
• Great smart platform
• Physically beautiful
• Very good color performance
• Weak viewing angles
• No 3D support
• Lacks USB 3.0
• We'd prefer full-array LED backlighting
The bottom line is that the Samsung KS9000 is one excellent choice for a 2016 4K HDR LCD TV if you haven't yet bought one and are looking for a premium model or want top-shelf HDR technology. However, if you're not worried about the best in high dynamic range and already own a 2015 JS9000 or JS9500 SUHD TV, or comparable Sony LCD models, you can skip this model without a problem.
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April 16, 2016 at 12:40 pm
I thought the only difference between the KS9000 and the KS9500 is just cosmetics with one being flat and the other being curved.
And that the KS9800 IS the flagship with the full array local dimming etc
April 17, 2016 at 2:25 am
Hello there Dantani, the review mentions that the KS9500 is the next up in the KS-Series and only temporarily the Samsung flagship until the KS9800's arrival in June. Thanks for noting it though.
August 16, 2016 at 10:57 pm
Hello which is the flat model in France ??
August 17, 2016 at 11:22 am
Hello Le gallic, I believe that in France the model which fits the UNKS9000 is the UEKS9000L (UE49KS9000L, UE55KS9000L, UE65KS9000L). However, from what I know, the French models are curved instead of flat for some reason, though I'd recommend checking for flat screen versions in your local market if that's what you prefer.
April 27, 2016 at 5:31 am
Hi Stephen,
I am considering the UN55KS9000 or the LG OLED 55EF9500. It is for my bedroom. I currently own a Samsung and have had it for the past 10 years so any of these two choices I go with will definitely be a step up! Price is not really a factor here, I just heard some things about burn-in with the OLED tvs so I am a little worried, plus my whole family owns Samsungs and we've never had an issue… I would be using the TV for Netflix, sports watching, and console gaming mostly.
it's a tough choice! which would you recommend?
thank you!
April 29, 2016 at 6:39 pm
Hello there Steve, First of all, the burn-in issue with LG's OLED TVs isn't a problem for newer models in 2015 and 2016, such as the EF9500. While we can't be 100% sure of this, we've heard from many reliable sources that LG has definitely fixed the burn-in problem of their older OLEDs and Plasma models in all newer 2015/2016 models.
With that out of the way, I suggest the following conditional advice for your two choices of KS9000 and EF9500: If you want truly high level and superb peak brightness with excellent but not perfect black tones, then go with the Samsung KS9000, it offers some of the very best LCD 4K TV HDR and color we've seen in 2016. On the other hand, if you want perfect blacks and absolutely pixel-perfect local dimming, go for the EF9500 OLED 4K TV. It is still one of LG's best models but its peak brightness will be less than half of what the KS9000 is capable of outputting
May 31, 2016 at 11:00 pm
The difference in brightness may be half technically speaking BUT when u factor in the perfect black and mindblowing contrast and popping color offered on the OLED, the level of quality overrides any brightness specs on a piece of paper. And LGs 2016s are now uhd certified with 4k and hdr having increased brightness by 20-30% which again, factoring in the perfect black ,contrqst and colors would look like much more than 20-30%. They invested billions of dollars into tbeir panels this year and offer a wide variety with many differnt affordable prices. The G6 has no competition
June 2, 2016 at 8:40 pm
On this we'd wholeheartedly agree. For starters, the latest OLED models now offer peak brightness that's actually at least 30% and in some cases as much as 50% higher than that of many 2014 and 2015 LCD TVs and most importantly, in these cases and even when measured up against 2015 and 2016 LCD TVs with higher peak brightness, the OLED models' perfect pitch black delivery truly creates a stunning perceived brightness effect that's difficult for even the best LCD TVs to match. In our view as well –as we'd stated in our review of the 2016 LG OLED G6 TV– there are no current rivals to the latest OLED 4K models.
April 29, 2016 at 6:13 pm
How come there is so few reviews of the new KS series on Amazon/Samsung site? Are people just basing off the Amazon reviews and see that the JS8500 has a ton more reviews than the KS9000 and buying it instead? Even though its last years model?
Thanks Scott
May 4, 2016 at 3:11 am
Can you provide calibrated settings that will work best for HDR content? Thanks
May 5, 2016 at 9:21 am
No mention of the Smartthings Hub at all? I think that's one of the main reasons I'm looking at the 2016's over the 2015's.
May 7, 2016 at 6:24 pm
Just bought the Js9000 a few months ago for a pretty good deal (less than 2,000). Just bought the Samsung 4K bluray player today and The Martian looks incredible. I shouldve known newer Tvs were coming soon though. Oh well, next time i know to wait until summer to buy my Tv. But i cant believe they got rid of the 3D.. Its a cool feature to have. I like being able to turn any HD video into 3D. Gaming or movies. Sure most probably dont use it, but its a cool feature just in case. That kinda makes me glad i have the Js9000 instead.
June 6, 2016 at 4:58 pm
Hello – I'm trying to decide between this KS9000 and the Sony 930. Since my wife and I watch mostly movies and sports, I'm trying to figure out which of these sets has the edge in motion processing. Any thoughts?
June 8, 2016 at 5:52 pm
Hey there Todd. Both TVs actually create nearly identical levels of motion processing and motion interpolation quality. The X930D offers very slightly better motion blur control but the difference is small enough that it's very hard to notice anyhow. Thus, you should pick between these two TVs based on their other specs. And in that regard, we suggest the KS9000 as the slightly better TV. It offers a superior level of peak brightness and better contrast as well. Both TVs are evenly matched in the quality of the color they deliver.
June 7, 2016 at 1:15 am
I don't understand how you can say that that the ks9000 could easily be considered one of the best non oled models for this year. The over bright edge lighting (from the bottom) affects the picture to the extent that when watching a film in 21:9 ratio, this is seriously distracting and when compared to something like the full array Panasonic dx902 with 512 zones, the Samsung can't be considered the best tv as it's quite clearly not, and let's not talk about curve. For anyone that's thinking about buying a curve tv, is there actual clinical evidence that curve makes the picture better? It actually makes the picture worse with more reflections and bent lines. I'll never have another curve to. The curve is dead, long live the flat.
June 7, 2016 at 1:26 pm
Hello Dave, no 4K TV is without issues and even among individual units, there can be minor defects. However, in our experience the KS9000 is definitely an excellent 4K LCD TV and its HDR specs are fantastic. This is a view shared by many other review sites and user reviews as well. That said, the KS9000 is also a flat screened model, the curved version is the otherwise identical KS9500. With that, I'd also like to mention that I actually agree with you on your view of curved display and we even did an entire piece covering a comparison between curved and flat, with our preference definitely being for flat screened 4K TVs. You can see our detailed overview of the two design types here: http://4k.com/curved-tv-vs-flat-screen-tv-to-curve-or-not-to-curve-debate/
June 14, 2016 at 7:14 am
hi there what tv is worth purchasing for gaming and movies and overall picture quality (SAMSUNG 48JS9000(2015) VS 49KS9000 (2016) and does the js9000 include HDR like the js9500 or ks9000 ?
bearing in mind i will be wall mounting this tv in my bedroom so viewing angle is no issue as I'm looking directly at the TV , is it really worth the $800 upgrade to get the ks9000, will i see a difference? or shall i stick with the js9000 as the ks9000 doesn't have usb 3.0 or 3D (is the ks9000 worth the upgrade in picture quality in your personal opinion)
June 14, 2016 at 9:07 pm
Hi there Nav, your two questions are related and i'll try to answer them in order. First of all, the KS9000 is definitely the superior TV when compared to the JS9000 and even to the JS95000. All three models come with wide color gamut and offer similar color performance as well as similar upscaling and motion control specs but the KS9000 delivers the much higher level of HDR for peak brightness and black level. In fact, its peak brightness is capable of reaching three times the level of the JS9000 and consequently, it's contrast level is just about twice as strong as that of the JS9000. Furthermore, the motion control specs of the KS9000 are slightly better than those of the JS0000 and the 2016 Tizen smart TV platform is in our view a bit more user friendly than its 2015 counterpart.
July 28, 2016 at 8:11 am
Good review, and I appreciate your detailed responses to the questions.
August 3, 2016 at 9:54 pm
Hi do you think the ks9000 is worth the 800 increase over the ks8000….deciding between the 2 now.
August 9, 2016 at 9:22 pm
I've heard the Lg Oled has major problems with whites and the dreaded "soap opera effect" . I was wondering do you have any info/comments on that since you suggested the Lg. THANKS , Ron
November 23, 2016 at 1:34 pm
FYI the LG OLEDs also currently have TERRIBLE display lag, so don't plan on using any interactive content (like PS4 or XBOX, etc) with it or you'll be sorely disappointed. Since LG and many review sites hid this fact initially, a LOT of people got screwed out of $3000+ because they didn't realize they had such a serious flaw – they are literally useless for any game that requires anything close to quick or precise controls.
If you are sure you'll never use it for gaming or interactive content, then it is a fantastic TV otherwise! I wouldn't use the MotionPlus effects (which cause the soap opera effect) on any TV, it's just not worth it, it always looks worse. I hear that it's tolerable on some 2016 models with very low, specific motion processing settings only… but so far, I've never seen it look good on any TV, ever.
November 23, 2016 at 1:37 pm
But I forgot to add, all TVs also let you turn off the MotionPlus type settings, even though they're always on by default it seems (they all call it something different, too), so one of the first things you should do is watch a bluray with it on, and immediately turn it off and see how much better it looks.
Of course, maybe someday it'll be good enough to be useful, but so far, not in my experience.
August 15, 2016 at 9:05 pm
Hi there,
Great reviews! Do you think the KS9000 features are worth $800 more than the KS8000? I'm most concerned with gaming, movies, and upsclaing features. I would like the smoothest motion possible and I hate the SOE.
August 17, 2016 at 9:20 am
Hi there James, overall, the KS9000 delivers a superior level of dimming and peak brightness but the difference is rather moderate in comparison to the KS8000. In terms of motion control (for smooth motion) and upscaling, the two models are basically identical in their quality and the color representation both offer is pretty much the same high level (about 95%) of DCI-P3 color space coverage. Both offer wide color gamut, naturally enough. I'd say that you could easily go for the KS8000, save yourself the money and be just as happy, unless the black level and peak brightness are sticking points for you, but again, even on these, the difference is small.
Overall, the differences among Samsung's main 2016 SUHD TVs are much smaller than they were among the company's 2015 SUHD TVs. The one exception is the KS9800, which offers considerably better brightness and much better local dimming than the rest of the edge-lit 2016 SUHD models.
November 27, 2016 at 8:26 pm
Hi, have you encountered any issues or seen any posts or videos where the back panels on the KS 8000 coming loose from the back. The back panels of the 8000's are not the same design as the 9000 series. I also don't understand why Samsung did not give us a 60 in option in the KS9000. Thoughts?
August 16, 2016 at 6:24 pm
I have the Samsung js9000,presently my cable provider doesn't provide 4K channels yet,do you still recommend getting the expensive 4K hdmi cables recommended for the tv I have.
August 17, 2016 at 11:19 am
Hi there Terry, I do indeed recommend them. However, to save a bit of money, don't worry about getting name brand cables and simply go for any type that's labeled "high speed" because these consist of HDMI 2.0 capacity for [email protected] and if you want HDR capacity as well since your model is an HDR TV, then I'd recommend "Premium High Speed HDMI" certified Cables. As long as these labels apply to the cables you're looking at, go for whatever brand sells them cheapest, there will be little or no difference.
Why get the HDMI cables? Because you'll likely need them at some point anyhow even if your cable provider doesn't offer 4K channels. 4K Blu-ray players depend on HDMI 2.0 for 4K content at maximum smoothness and the same applies for most set-top boxes with 4K content streaming as well.
August 21, 2016 at 8:40 pm
Hello – all set to buy the KS9000, but that leaves no extra money for a 4K disc player anytime soon. If I go with the KS8000, I can pick up a 4K player at same time. I consider myself a pretty picky TV viewer, so I'm definitely worried about light bleeding and flashlighting from the bottom of the screen. I've been told that the KS series exhibits this problem more than the Sony X930D. Any solid advice here? Thanks so much…
September 30, 2016 at 10:59 am
Does the smart remote coming with KS900 have Motion Control? Does the web browser support Flash Player?
October 3, 2016 at 8:42 am
Hello Vasanth, the smart remote of the KS9000 does not support gesture control, though it does offer voice control which we consider to be better anyhow. As for Flash player support in the web browser, we're not sure. We didn't check for this.
October 31, 2016 at 4:16 pm
Do you have a listing of the calibration settings you used or a link to a good resource for calibrating this TV? I just purchased to replace my Pioneer Elite Kuro.
October 31, 2016 at 8:08 pm
Hello there JG, what sort of calibration settings are you especially interested in? For TV and movie watching I recommend the following: First, set the picture mode to "Movie" for the best general calibration settings for movies of all types, this is found under the Picture settings menu. There are also other colder settings like "Standard" available if Movie seems a bit too saturated with yellow tones. If you're watching in dark room, set your backlight to a lower setting like 2 or 3 for enjoyment of Samsung's rich black levels and we'd also recommend setting brightness to half way in darker room conditions. These settings should both be moved upwards during daylight, bright room TV watching. I'd also recommend setting contrast to 100% and color to about 45 or 50 (half-way) to avoid over saturated colors.
Additionally, activate set your TV's color to "Warm2" or "Warm1" for even further overall color calibration during movie watching. Additionally, activate "Smart LED" to keep local dimming on in your TV, for maximum black levels in dark scenes. Finally, if you're watching low quality non- 4K content from a cable TV or DVDs, we'd suggest turning on Digital Clean View for the best level of content upscaling. All of these above settings can be modified under the KS9000's Expert Settings menu.
If you'd like to do HDR console gaming, set the "Game" mode in the "Special Viewing Mode" section of the KS9000's picture menu. If you'd like to have HDR for your gaming mode, turn on Smart LED (local dimming) to high, the backlight settings to their maximum and change "Color Space" to "Native"
November 23, 2016 at 1:28 pm
I'm really appreciative of your review process and the fact that you seem to review/cover almost all models on the market! Very helpful.
Might I suggest something? More and more people (maybe even MOST at this point) are buying these for the PS4 Pro and XBOX ONE S because they support 4K and HDR now, and the Xbox One S is one of the only reasonably priced UHD Bluray players in existence, currently. However, DISPLAY LAG is a huge issue now. Most 4k TVs are barely passable for gaming. Samsungs, in game mode, at least have OKAY lag (25ms I heard) while still supporting HDR – but anything else generally is in the 30-65ms range. LG OLEDs are unusable for anything but passive viewing, the input lag is crazy for any gaming or anything interactive. Vizio P series are great value for the specs, but they have TERRIBLE input lag and a useless game mode that does very little to the terrible display lag AND doesn't support HDR or DolbyVision in the game mode anyway.
I'd say the above issue should become a very important part of your review process… people need this info, whether they realize it yet or not (and make a $2000+ mistake before they do). Input lag is very noticeable when you know to look for it, but someone with a new OLED and the WOW factor of the visuals may take longer than the 30 day return period to realize they can't play many games on it without serious issues.
December 8, 2016 at 10:37 pm
hello can you tell me why some un65ks9000fxza have a solid black frame around the frame and I seen some with silver around the outter frame thank you
December 18, 2016 at 5:01 am
Can you tell me why the 65″ KS9000 priced at about $2200 and 75″ KS9000 priced at $6000 have such a large price differential ?
Does the 75″ have something more than screen size that separates it from the 65″?
December 21, 2016 at 2:42 pm
Sony XBR-65X93D vs Samsung 65Ks9000 ???
March 19, 2017 at 6:51 am
Hello Ronivon, the KS9000 is the superior TV of the two in our view. It not only delivers higher levels of peak brightness and better, deeper black levels, it's also just as good at motion handling and color delivery. Basically, both TVs are generally fantastic models in almost everything but the KS9000 wins on contrast, black level and peak brightness, which are crucial display specs to have at their best. Also, Samsung's KS9000 is a much better TV for console gaming in 4K and HDR if that's your thing.
December 28, 2016 at 10:32 pm
This or Sony 65″ X9300D 4K HDR TV…can't decide.
Help please!
May 31, 2017 at 10:08 pm
Reviewing the new Samsung MU8000's and with some of the negatives, wondering what you think of this versus the KS9000? Can get the KS9000 for about $200 more right now. Seems like the picture quality, brightness and a few other things are superior in the KS9000, though the rating is a year older. Would love to hear your thoughts, thanks!
June 9, 2017 at 2:09 pm
Hey there James. I'd definitely recommend the KS9000 more than the MU8000. As you noted in our review, we think the MU8000 is a great TV but the 9000 outclasses it in all respects, especially in terms of peak brightness, which it does far, far better. The benefits of the KS9000 are worth the extra $200 in this case.
August 16, 2017 at 4:40 am
Hi Stephen,
I want to buy a new TV for my PS4 PRO to take advantage of the 4k and HDR supports of the PS.
I would use it for my PS4 mostly and secondly for watching movies, mostly Japanese animated series(720p and 1080p content).
I'd like to know which one you'd recommend getting for this purpose, I think input lag shouldn't be a problem on any of them so the question is which is better in performance and colors.
In my country in the EU they have a bit different names than in the US.
I have these 3 models in mind(their prices in brackets are in US$):
– SAMSUNG UE43KS7500SXXH which should be the same as KS8500 in the US ($1300)
– SAMSUNG UE49KS9000LXXH which is the curved version here ($1550)
Which one would you recommend? Or if you can recommend any other model in this price range for this purpose I can check if we have that model in my country.
Thank you,
August 25, 2017 at 6:18 pm
Hello there Balazs, I'd strongly recommend the KS9000 among the models you mention. It costs the same as the KS8000 but has received slightly better reviewes overall. We also like it just a bit more due to smoother functionality though both the KS8000 and KS9000 have virtually identical display specs. More importantly though, both TVs are excellent models for console gaming in 4K resolution, 4K with HDR, 1080p with HDR and in normal 1080p and 4K. Their input lag is excellent with gaming consoles like the PS4 when these TVs are in game mode. Also, for movies of all types like you mention, both models offer an excellent level of picture quality, even for upscaling of non-4K content.
Other models I also highly recommend with similar prices are Sony's 2017 X900E or X850E TVs. If you can find those in Europe, they deliver display specs that are very good, excellent console gaming performance and some really solid color delivery as well as contrast.
December 22, 2017 at 11:20 pm
I'm debating to buy either the 75″ q7f or the 75″ ks9000. I can get the ks9000 for $3000 and the q7f is at $3500. On another review site the peak nits they got was 800-900 on two different q7f TVs that they purchased them selves. That being said I guess last years model (ks9000) would still be better than the q7f??


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When Hiram Bingham first journeyed to the Lost City of the Incas in 1911, there were none of the amenities enjoyed by travellers along the route today. Indeed, there wasn't even a trail to follow, let alone a luxury train for the journey.
The Yale University archeology lecturer had been lured to Peru by rumours of an abandoned city and untold treasures hidden in a secret valley. A couple of local farmers guided him on a perilous hike through dark forests and along plunging cliff sides. Then, on a July day, they crested the granite mountain that looms high above the village of Aguas Calientes, turned a corner and found themselves staring at the fabled Lost City of the Incas.
Since then, thousands of visitors have also discovered what became known as Machu Picchu. (The name means "old peak" in the local Quechuan language, and refers to the mountain that hid it for so many centuries.) In 1983, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site; in 2007, it became one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
It is a magical place that is on many travellers' "bucket lists," and for good reason. But even after the Peruvian government put in the narrow, twisting highway for the busloads of eager tourists, it was never easy to get there.
Until now.
On a sunny morning in the town of Poroy, on the outskirts of Cusco, the Orient Express Hiram Bingham train is ready to depart for Machu Picchu, its engine throbbing gently and its cars gleaming blue and gold in the sunlight.
A smiling conductor checks our tickets and we step aboard into a world of luxury. Like the historic Pullman cars, this train glows with rich colours, lush upholstery, polished panelled walls and attentive service. It's as if a century has slipped elegantly away.
Then the train's whistle blows and we begin our threeand-a-half-hour journey.
We travel through narrow mountain valleys and past forests draped in exotic vines dotted with brilliantly coloured tropical flowers.
Every once in a while, we glimpse the Inca Trail, the stone path to Machu Picchu that Bingham discovered in 1915. On the trail, hikers struggle manfully in the hot sun and the thin, high-altitude air. As for us, we're being called to the dining car for brunch.
Peru is famous for its cuisine, and as a luxury operator, Orient Express emphasizes the finest local and seasonal ingredients. Brunch is a gourmet meal that starts with a glass of sparkling wine and includes such savoury local delicacies as roast alpaca loin.
We've barely cleared our plates when the train slows and we pull into the village of Aguas Calientes, the nearest community to Machu Picchu, which is 400 metres straight above us. There we board a bus to climb the switchbacks of what has been nicknamed the Hiram Bingham Highway. We try hard not to look down the cliffs that plunge beneath our wheels.
At the top, we meet the guide arranged by Orient Express. He leads us through the ticket booth and along a stone path to the structure known as the Guardhouse. And suddenly we're struck silent, for Machu Picchu lies before us, and nothing has prepared us for its mysterious beauty.
Terraces and stone buildings spread out across a sundrenched grassy plateau, pro-tected by the iconic sugarloaf mountain known as Huayna Picchu. In the distance, the blue peaks of the Andes line the horizon. A faint mist floats above them, rising from the Amazon jungle that lies just beyond the mountains.
Even now, a century after Bingham's discovery, Machu Picchu remains a mystery. No one knows why the city existed where it did, although some historians suggest that it may have been some sort of religious or educational centre, a sort of Oxford in the Andes.
What is certain is that Machu Picchu is a marvel of engineering ingenuity. Somehow the Incas transported heavy stone blocks up the mountainside, then used remarkable masonry skills to fit them together so perfectly they could withstand time, weather and even the onslaught of tourists.
Whatever its origins and purpose, there is no doubt that Machu Picchu is a remarkable site. Its setting is breathtakingly beautiful, and the abandoned buildings hauntingly poignant. But there is something more here, something indefinably spooky, even spiritual, that leaves no visitor untouched.
The biggest challenge for most visitors is altitude sickness. Machu Picchu is at an elevation of 2,430 metres; Cusco is even higher, at 3,326 metres. The thin air can lead to crushing headaches, nausea, dizziness and even death. Most hotels pump in oxygen, which helps, and so does drinking lots of water and taking time to acclimatize. The traditional local solution is chewing coca leaves or drinking the coca tea most hotels have on offer all day long. Before you leave, ask your doctor about the drug acetazolamide, which is available for altitude sickness.


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Back in 1996 when I started Olive Tree Genealogy, I didn't think about the importance of sources for data I found and brought online. So if I found a ships passenger list, I typed it up and put it online. I didn't worry about including the reference or citation for the original source.
In later years I became fussier and started documenting all data brought to Olive Tree and any of its sister sites. For example my New York Almshouse Records 1819-1840 on Olive Tree Genealogy include full details of
- the source I used (Source: Alms House Admission Foreigners & Nativity Records (New York; City, NY) Item 5 LDS Film 1304647 Bond Registers 1819-1840. Original records in the Municipal Archives, New York, New York)
- my introduction to the records
- my notes about the records (that there are 2 pages but my transcribers and I only transcribed one)
The question Illya posed was "Does this mean that unsourced material has no place online?"
My response, after some serious deliberation, is that unsourced material, while not the pick of the litter so to speak, does deserve a place online. Yes, fully sourced material is always the optimum. But if one has the opportunity to obtain unsourced data, it can still be useful to genealogists, if for nothing more than a clue. A tiny clue from a page ripped from an old bible (unsourced, origin unknown) might be the clue that leads us to facts, to sources that will either verify or disprove the original clue.
So my vote is YES. I'd love to hear from others on this topic.
Do you think unsourced data has any value on websites?
Leave a comment on this post with YES or NO and your reasons why. I'll be reading your opinions with interest!


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The ceremony will begin at Buckley Park (Hartwell Lane and Germantown Avenue), followed by the World War II memorial and ending at the World War I Memorial at Germantown Avenue and Mermaid Lane. At each site, there is a reading and a rifle salute. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony at the VFW post, 8217 Germantown Ave. All are welcome.


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Boring and Tame, Just Not the Same
Change and I don't get along too well. I remember when the Cardinals introduced the Sunday home game alternate cap — the navy blue one with the red bill and the profiled bird. I couldn't sleep for weeks.
Things are better now; but living in Chicago, I became quite used to the kind of daily drama inherent in a city where Ozzie Guillen is employed. Now, with him gone, life is just… boring? I mean, Adam Dunn is hitting. Jake Peavy is pitching. The Cell hasn't caught on fire.
What fun is that?
I miss the good old days — the days when the city stopped for the Crosstown Rivalry, the Windy City Classic. I miss seeing Sweet Lou bump bellies with umpires, AJ Pierzynski gettin' cold cocked by Michael Barrett, listening to drunk frat boys explain the infield fly rule to washed out bimbos while double-fisting $7 Old Styles.
Is nothing sacred anymore?!?!
Until I see Dale Sveum and Robin Ventura do a rap song about bad contracts, I'm gonna have to think not.
Happy Friday!
Apocalypse When?
MLB writer Scott Merkin got a little ahead of the times today in his story on how dandy it would be if the 2008 World Series became a Windy City Classic. Here we are, three weeks into a six month-long season, already breathing air into the pipe dreams of those who embrace cutesy coincidences. I don't blame Scott for writing this story. The man has to eat and I expect that someone over at MLB in charge of selling fantasies pushed him to write another what-if speculation story to conjure up the dreams of the masses. But I can't just sit back, smile and nod at these shenanigans. I have a real problem with uncreative, dainty MLB story lines that serve one purpose and one purpose only: to drive sales. I mean, come on… The I-70 Series? Seriously? Cardinal/Royal fans could care less.
And now we're talking about a Northsider v. Southsider World Series.
Excuse me while I puke.
It's April. April. April and we're talking about the World Series already?
Would a Cubs/White Sox series be entertaining? Sure.
Would a Cubs/White Sox series be good for the city? Definitely.
Would a Cubs/White Sox series lead to senseless violence? You bet.
Is it too early to be bringing something like this up through the MLB newswire? Absolutely.
Save that intercity match-up story for the back-to-back weekend series in June. Then, and not until then, let's see where the two teams stand. In June, I won't be upset at seeing a flowery story about what-ifs and intercity rivals.
See, I don't think Scott Merkin quite understands what kind of fires he has started in my neighborhood by writing this story so early. Mark Buehrle was exactly right when he said: "There would be a lot of fights and a lot of bad stuff…". No kidding? When I moved to the Southside, the first question my new neighbors asked me wasn't what's your name, it was are you a Sox fan? with suspiciously violent eyes. Buehrle would go on to say there would be "good stuff" too, but let me tell ya, the bad will overtake the good and will steal the majority of headlines. You can count on that. Riots in the street, gang shootings, violence towards goats, these will all come with a Chicago WS because while Yankees and Red Sox fans hate each other, Cubs and White Sox fans want to kill each other.
If the two teams meet in October — which is such a far-fetched idea at this point that I am only commenting on it to seal up a thought — you'll be able to find me in the Oppenheimer war bunkers under the University of Chicago with a six-month supply of baked beans and canned pineapple. I'll be out in time to see the Bears' allegiance to mediocrity. By then, most of the fires will be out, broken bones healed, and oxygen levels back to normal.
Or so I hope.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.