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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Defender David Alaba scored two goals as Bayern Munich eased to a 4-0 victory over Schalke on Saturday to open a 15-point lead in the Bundesliga.
Bayern, seeking to win its first title after two seasons without a trophy, was helped by the mishaps of its two closest challengers.
"It's a comfortable lead, but we have to keep playing like this and not be blinded by praise,'' coach Jupp Heynckes said.
Son Heung-min and Artjoms Rudnevs scored two goals each for Hamburger SV to stun defending champion Borussia Dortmund 4-1 in a match that both teams finished with 10 men.
Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski and Hamburg's Jeffrey Bruma were sent off in separate incidents.
Hosts Dortmund stayed second because Bayer Leverkusen was held to a 3-3 draw at Borussia Moenchengladbach. Leverkusen trailed twice before letting a 3-2 lead slip away. Dortmund is one point ahead of Leverkusen but now 15 behind Bayern.
Stuttgart fell to its fifth straight loss in a 4-1 defeat at home to Werder Bremen, Wolfsburg won 1-0 at last-place Greuther Fuerth, Hannover edged Hoffenheim 1-0 and Eintracht Frankfurt blew a chance to move up to third when it was held to a 0-0 draw at home by Nuremberg.
Franck Ribery, who had hit the post early in the match, earned a penalty for Bayern when he was brought down by Marco Hoeger and Alaba converted it in the 19th for the hosts' first goal.
Bastian Schweinsteiger drove in a perfectly executed free kick in the 32nd, curling the ball over the wall and off the post into the net to double Bayern's lead.
Alaba got his second in the 57th off a feed from Mario Gomez. Gomez, who returned to the starting lineup, completed the win in the 64th after a pass from Arjen Robben, who was also in the starting 11 for the first time in several matches.
"We have a deep squad and a good spirit in the team,'' Heynckes said.
Schalke was missing several injured regulars and now has only one win from its last eight matches.
Lewandowski, who has been repeatedly linked by some German media with a summer move to Bayern, scored his 14th goal of the season in the 17th minute but was sent off in the 31st after taking a wild volley swing and hitting Hamburg's Per Ciljan Skjelbred.
After the foul, Hamburg's Rafael van der Vaart got into a push-and-shove altercation with Sebastian Kehl but escaped with a yellow card. He drew the ire of Dortmund fans, however, and was hit on the head with an object thrown from the stands when he was taking a corner. Van der Vaart was unhurt.
Bruma was sent off in the 59th for a professional foul on Marco Reus but Dortmund was unable to mount a comeback and fell to its third home loss of the season. Hamburg also won the home leg 3-2 to snap Dortmund's 31-match unbeaten run over two seasons.
"We took a long time to get into the match,'' said Dortmund's coach Juergen Klopp, who reshuffled his lineup ahead of the Champions League match at Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
"Then we scored but conceded in the very next minute. They went ahead, our guy got the red card ... we still had some good chances but everything went against us today,'' Klopp said.
Lewandowski exploited an error from Heiko Westermann to score through goalkeeper Rene Adler's legs, but Hamburg struck right back one minute later when Dennis Aogo sent a perfect low cross for Rudnevs to knock into the net from close range.
Son got his first in the 26h with a spectacular shot inside the far post from the right side of the penalty area.
After the break, Rudnevs headed in a cross from Van der Vaart and Son completed the victory by easily stroking in a pinpoint pass from Marcell Jansen at the far post.
Patrick Herrmann's header from close range in the 86th allowed Moenchengladbach to clinch a point against Leverkusen, which remained unbeaten in Moenchengladbach since 1989.
The host team led twice - scoring twice against the run of play - but Leverkusen fought back to take a 3-2 lead on Andre Schuerrle's goal in the 65th, only to see Herrmann level the score.
Martin Stranz put the hosts ahead with a header in the 44th, before Sydney Sam tied the match. Luuk de Jong's diving header restored `Gladbach's lead, but Stefan Kiessling made it 2-2 with his 100th Bundesliga goal. Kiessling now also has 14 goals this season.
Stuttgart's crisis deepened as it fell to 14th place.
Mehmet Ekici scored two goals and Aaron Hunt and Kevin de Bruyne added the others. Ibrahima Traore briefly revived Stuttgart's hopes with his equalizer.
In Frankfurt, police clashed with Nuremberg fans outside the stadium as security was stepped up for the match after reports that Nuremberg fans would try to sneak in flares. Hundreds of Nuremberg fans were late entering the stadium because of stricter controls.
Police banned the visiting fans from taking in flags and banners and used sticks to control the crowd, which responded with pepper spray. Police said 10 officers were injured, along with an unknown number of fans.
Hoffenheim's new Brazilian goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes got his timing wrong in the 8th minute as Mame Diouf headed in the winner for Hannover.
Bas Dost scored in the 23rd for Wolfsburg to beat Greuther Fuerth.


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Kingwin EZ-2535W EZ-Dock Docking Station Review
If you are a hardware enthusiast like myself, you are always changing out your computer components, sometimes daily, and you need to be able to quickly transfer information from the hard drive of your old system to your new one. Sure you can hook the old drive up in your computer and reboot it, but what if you have multiple disks you need to either pull from or place information on? The best way to do this is with a computer dock that allows you to hot swap drives. Kingwin manufactures a hard drive dock named the EZ-Dock. Today we are going to be taking a look as the EZ-2535W, which is the white version of the EZ-Dock. The docking station gives you quick access to your 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives. It supports up to 1TB (750GB if Seagate) through either USB or eSATA interfaces for fast transfer speeds.
Closer Look:
The EZ-Dock comes packaged in a heavy duty box that protects it while being shipped or carried around. The front and back of the box have different views, including the interfaces on the back and how the drive looks with both a 2.5" drive and a 3.5" drive. The side of the box highlights the features and the specifications of the Kingwin EZ-Dock.
Opening the top of the packaging, you see the dock sitting at the top. Below the dock are the accessories and the CD for the dock. Included with the Kingwin EZ-Dock is the manual, driver CD with backup software, power plugs, USB cable, and eSATA cable.
Now that everything is out of the box, let's take a better look at the dock up close.

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Topic Title: Cleaning
Created on April 22, 2013 at 07:23 AM
I put an old towel in the sink to keep from scratching the sink and use a Brillo pad on the grid...easy to clean. I wish the grid had rounded smooth corners so it would be easier to clean. The power washer is a good idea if you have one and putting on oven cleaner then placing grid in a sealed plastic bag for 24 hrs then rinse is good too but I have not heard of the oven cleaner in a bag method before...plan on trying that...thanks. I want to keep my grill clean! That is just me...but that is the way I roll.
Has anyone tried adding water to the drip pan and letting the resulting "steam" assist with cleaning?
Any reason I shouldn't try this?
For the cooking grate like youI've had success giving it a good scouring. Then have hit it with barkeepers friend too get that darker baked on grease off. After it looks pretty clean throw it in the dishwasher and you will be surprised at the results.
I've had some success at steaming out the drip pan. However, I've had equal if not better success using a plastic putty knife and scraping out the chunkies while the grill is cooling down. Then just transferring the chunkies with the putty knife to a paper towel and pitching them. This route does give you a pretty clean drip pan but it does not look like wehn the drip pan is brand new.
Thanks for the responses. I actually did purchase and use various size plastic putty knives to get the chunkies off the drip pan. I'll try the Bar Keeper's friend and dishwasher methods for the cooking grate.
I thought I read somewhere in the blog that you really shouldn't try to get the drip pan back to it's original condition because it actually acts like a seasoned iron skillet. I have no idea if that is true but it sounds reasonable.
I also read that some use Dawn Power Resolver - I assume that is for cleaning the inside of the hood and/or body of the grill (mine is the Apex)so I've also purchased some of that product but haven't had the opportunity to try it.
Thanks again.
I've found that leaving a bit of grease in the drip pan is okay. If you clean it too much I feel it works against you in flavor during the cook.
Dawn Power Dissover is good stuff. Very hard to find now but I can still get it on occaison at ACE or Tru Value. Works great as a degreaser to clean the cooking grate, stainless steel outside of grill etc. Bar Keepers Friend also works great to keep the SS on the outside of the grill looking awesome. Either in Powder form or the liquid premixed form of BKF makes no difference. Can find BKF in some grocery stores, I've never seen a Home Depot that did not carry it.
There is no need to look any further than Dawn Power Dissolver. It is simply amazing. I cleaned my 1 year old grate that was solid brown, with ease after letting it soak with DPD. Bottom line, GO GET SOME OF THE STUFF NOW! :)
Dawn Power Dissolver - WOW! This stuff is magic. I sprayed both sides of the grate Saturday morning, sealed it inside a large trash bag and went to work on my Honey-do list. Came back to it several hours later with a Scotch Brite pad and the garden hose. The heavily baked on gunk literally fell of. I think I'll have my local ACE order a case of it for me.
When it comes to grills I have found that you want to season the lid and (in this case with a Holland) the drip pan.Think about it...where do you put your flavor buds (wood chips)? That should be close to the drip pan as the grease from the food drips it is steaming back up with the flavors from the grease!! Also, the salsesman told us that the drip pan should not be cleaned except with the scrapper (putty knife)! I like the idea w/the barkeepers friend for the grid!
Tom Kirkman
Steaming will indeed help clean the grill's drip pan. I try to arrange my meals so that about every 3rd or 4th one is done using steam mode. This effectively cleans the drip pan very well.
i power washed my cooking grate one time, and will never do it again, because it took all the flavor away the next time i cooked a steak.. use what they tell you, putty knife for your cooking grate and drip pan. ONLY . PERIOD. CLEAN YOUR GRILL AS NEEDED
"i power washed my cooking grate one time, and will never do it again, because it took all the flavor away the next time i cooked a steak.. use what they tell you, putty knife for your cooking grate and drip pan. ONLY . PERIOD. CLEAN YOUR GRILL AS NEEDED"
I completely agree! There is no need to keep the grate or drip pan as clean or cleaner than you keep your oven in your kitchen.


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- WWE CFO George Barrios talked company business at JP Morgan's 41st annual Global Technology, Media and Telecom conference on Thursday. There wasn't much new about the WWE Network but he noted that they are now looking to price it between $9.99 and $14.99 per month, a bit lower than previous estimates. Barrios also noted that the new WWE 2K14 video game will have a strong online gaming presence. A full transcript can be found here at SeekingAlpha.com.
- It was reported earlier this week that Big Japan Pro Wrestling announced Sami Callihan was removed from their next tour because he is signing with WWE. That's not correct as other sources report Callihan was removed from the tour because he has a family member dealing with a severe health issue. Callihan did not want to be out of the country for 7-10 days while this family member is dealing with their issue. Callihan is still expected to sign with WWE but him leaving the BJPW tour has nothing to do with them.
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SecondsOut breaks down the matchup and figures out who will win
By: Mike Sloan: The Oracle Arena in Oakland, California will play host to the weekend's most intriguing showdown: Andre Ward versus Chad Dawson for the undisputed super middleweight crown. Featuring a young unbeaten superstar on the rise squaring off against a man equally as skilled and dangerous, Ward v Dawson should wind up being an entertaining battle. The winner will walk out of the ring as clearly one of the sport's best pound-for-pound fighters as well as staking claim as the greatest in the world at 168.
Breaking down the matchup isn't as easy as some of the previous Lowdown features because both Ward (25-0, 13 KOs) and Dawson (31-1, 17 KOs) have equal skillsets and neither is vastly superior in one category or another. What this matchup will boil down to is the one that employs his gameplan the best will likely triumph.
In any event, if you want to know who will win the fight before the first punch is ever thrown, look no further. Read on to see who will win between Andre Ward and Chad Dawson:
Punching power: Neither man has what is considered crushing power. They've both scored a fair amount of knockouts thus far in their career, but there typically isn't the threat of a one-punch blast out. Neither Ward nor Dawson has what is considered the great equalizer, the sort of explosiveness in his hands that can bail him out of a losing battle. It's been almost exactly five years since Dawson has scored a knockout; three for Ward, though his latest KO came against Shelby Pudwill. In this category, the power is about as equal as they come. Advantage: Push
Speed: Dawson has some speed behind his punches, but his lanky frame and long reach make him look slower than he really is. He's clearly not the quickest of fighters, but he throws his punches with accuracy and his footwork keeps him position to both lead and counter effectively. Ward is the naturally smaller and lighter man and he relies almost solely on his speed. Though he won't be confused with Floyd Mayweather, Ward uses great boxing ability and counters his opposition as good as the rest, and that's mainly because of his speed. Advantage: Ward.
Size: Dawson has been incorrectly labeled as the "much bigger" of the two because he's been campaigning at light heavyweight for six-plus years consecutively. He's always been considered a long, tall 175er, but the fact of the matter is that he's only an inch taller than Ward. Sure, his 76.5-inch reach is a half-foot great than Ward's, but Ward's better speed should offset that. As always, size is never that big a factor when comparing boxers, so this one's a wash. Advantage: push
Age factor: Ward is 28; Dawson is 30. Dawson has taken on some of the best of his weight classes' current generation and he's put in many rounds in those contests. Luckily for him, he's never really been in a terrific slugfest or a war that took years off his life. Ward has also taken on some terrific opposition, but he's been making his fights look too easy at times where Dawson has struggled. Still, both men are in their athletic primes and should be at the top of their respective games when they finally get going. However, because Dawson has taken on the overall better competition and has put in more rounds, plus with him being two years older, there is a very slight edge here. Advantage: Ward
Chin: Ward hasn't really been blasted inside a fight and he's never really been in any true peril. The same can be said about Dawson. Both men have eaten clean punches from powerful punchers and their whiskers appear to be sturdy to handle the other's punches. However, if the rumor of Dawson being knocked cold in sparring thanks to Edison Miranda are true, then the emphasis on Dawson and his chin will be magnified. Since it's still just speculation and rumor as of this writing of Dawson allegedly being knocked out, it's hard to bank on giving an edge to Ward. Still, Ward's better head movement pads the incoming punches better, which plays a major role. Advantage: Ward
Experience: Ward is the Olympian and has taken on some great foes. Dawson has taken on better, bigger names and has been a pro longer. Neither man has yet to break through into the mainstream to become a legit superstar just yet, though Ward's triumph in the Super 6 tournament was huge. When comparing the two combatants' ledgers side-by-side, it's essentially apples to oranges. Ward has the Olympics, Carl Froch, Arthur Abraham, Miranda and Mikkel Kessler on his resume; Dawson has Bernard Hopkins (twice), Glen Johnson (twice), Antonio Tarver (twice), Tomasz Adamek and Jean Pascal on his. Advantage: Dawson
Intangibles: If the rumor is true that Dawson was iced during a sparring match, then he shouldn't be fighting. He should be on some sort of medical suspension because of safety concerns. Still, it's difficult to handicap anything based on mere speculation. Aside from that, Ward just seems more focused and hell bent on becoming an all-time great. That's not to say Dawson doesn't, but Dawson has been complaining for years about how he feels overlooked, though he never really ever tried to take the boxing world by its balls to correct that. Ward is a quiet guy but he just seems more at ease and more determined. He's also a slightly better overall fighter with better speed and defense. Ward also has more to prove against Dawson because he's still considered someone to not be fully proven as of yet, according to some insiders (which makes little sense). Advantage: Ward
The bottom line: Ward will play it safe by boxing well on the outside, giving Dawson all sorts of angles when he moves in and to the side. Dawson will try to force his will onto Ward and he'll be successful in spurts. Dawson has that six-inch reach advantage and his jab is effective, but Ward's footwork and shuffling will offset that. Neither fighter will ever be in great danger of being stopped, but don't be surprised if Ward scores a flash knockdown when he counters a loopy hook early in the fight. Ward will never fully seize control of the bout because Dawson will snatch rounds away here and there. There won't be ton of action-packed exchanges; rather, they'll be loads of clinching and grappling on the inside. It'll be an intriguing fight to watch as it unfolds, but the second coming of Morales-Barrera this will not be. Ward will have more dominant rounds than Dawson and he'll win a few of the über close ones along the way to eke out a unanimous, but extremely close decision via tallies of 115-113 (twice) and 116-112. Bank on it.
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This article was originally posted in November 2011. This week, Instagram was finally released on Android; some people love it, but others are unimpressed. We'll have a full review for you soon, but in the meantime, if you were underwhelmed, you might like to check out the alternatives…
Photo-sharing is a booming market on mobile platforms, with all manner of services popping up almost on a weekly basis. Many such apps, especially on Android, are perhaps the ripples from the splash created by the iPhone photo-sharing titan Instagram. The good news is that Instagram plan an Android release in the future. However, until we see what they have to offer us Android users, there is still a huge interest in sharing pictures effectively.
This round-up aims to present an overview of arguably the best photo-sharing platforms available on Android. Now, this includes apps that focus most heavily on pictures, rather than the far larger social networks such as Google+, Facebook and Twitter which serve a wider purpose. These apps are more dedicated to sharing pictures, and make it as easy as possible to do so from your mobile phone. This round-up also doesn't include purely photo-editing apps; apps like Pixlr-o-matic and BeFunky are very cool, but there is less focus on sharing and do not provide the same kind of platform to share pictures on.
Here you'll see some big names, some new names, and some names you might not have heard of… until now. Read on for some truly excellent photo-sharing apps you'll want to check out! (more…)


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A traffic pylon or cone, including cone- and barrel-shaped varieties, used for marking out areas of road work, closed lanes, or road hazards. Pronounced "stunk."
The car veered into the construction site and smashed a row of stunques before coming to a stop against the concrete barrier.
by Timotheus357 June 13, 2007
Pronounced "stunk" -- an orange plastic cone used for directing or diverting vehicular traffic; a traffic cone; a traffic pylon
The green Volkswagen sped through the construction zone and veered into a row of stunques before crashing into the concrete barrier.
by Timotheus357 June 26, 2007
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Barbara Gordon, PhD
Field(s) of Interest/Expertise
A champion of French composer, Maurice Delage, Dr. Gordon's research on the composer involved Paris interviews with writers, composers, and conductors who had worked with Delage. Dr. Gordon has also recorded a CD of selected songs from his oeuvre. A fluent speaker of French, Dr. Gordon's present research is on little-known composers of the French mélodie.
New York performances include:
Weill Recital Hall, Donnell Library, St. Stephen's Church, Lincoln Center Library, La Maison française, Alliance française, St. Paul's Chapel, New York University.
Courses Taught at Felician University
World Music
History of the Broadway Musical
Music Appreciation
History and Literature of Music
Basic Singing
Basic Piano I and II
Applied Voice
Vocal Diction/Performance Practice
Instrumental Performance Practice
French I and II
Conductor: Felician College Choir; Vocal Ensemble


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Red & White Bedding to Brighten Your Bedroom
While many people gravitate toward mellow blues and soft yellows for their bedrooms, red and white bedding is a colorful classic for those who prefer a bold dose of color. Since it's a well-loved colorway rather than a passing trend, there are tons of patterns available, which means you can easily find one that will match the style of your home and the bedroom furniture you have already.
Shown above, top row, left to right:
1. West Elm's Jaipur quilt and shams will fit in well in both modern and traditional homes. On sale for $15-$95 at West Elm.
2. John Robshaw's gorgeous Medallion bedding would look great on a sleek platform bed. $100-$590 at John Robshaw.
3. These Circle Round sheets can add a small shot of pattern when paired with a solid-colored duvet. $68-$269 at Anthropologie.
4. Plaid bedding from IKEA picks up on a trend while looking extra cozy for winter nights. $30 at IKEA.
5. Dwell Studio's Hedgerow Persimmon bedding is already a modern classic. Duvet Set on sale for $198 at Dwell Studio.
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6. The flowers on this Fiore Reverse Print Quilt are sweet and contemporary. $239-$279 at Gaiam.
7. Dramatic pink and red flowers will cheer you up on groggy mornings. $65-$395 at Plover Organics.
8. Greek Key bedding is reminiscent of the bedding in high-end hotels. $58-$168 at Williams-Sonoma.
9. Nicola Lattice Stripe sheets would go well with mid-century decor. $25-$110 at Garnet Hill.
10.DKNY's City Clover sheets would look especially pretty on a dark wood bed. $30-$130 at Bed, Bath & Beyond.


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2013 Bentley Continental GTC V8: Geneva Auto Show
- GTC V8 joins GT V8 in offering Bentley's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8
- Despite its smaller size, the new engine still produces 500hp
- The new model is expected to go on sale later this year
This year's Geneva Auto Show served as the launching pad for the newest version of Bentley's popular Continental model range. The new 2013 Continental GTC V8 convertible will soon join the Continental GT V8 coupe in offering Bentley's new 8-cylinder engine, which will be available alongside the droptop's twin-turbocharged W12.
On the surface, there's little to distinguish the Continental GTC V8 from its more powerful stablemate. Among the subtle clues are red enamel "Flying B" badges on the grille and trunk in place of the W12 model's black emblems, and smaller quad exhaust pipes shaped like horizontal figure eights instead of the W12's large, distinctive dual exhausts. On the inside, the two vehicles are nearly identical - until you hit the accelerator.
But it's not because the V8-powered Continental GTC is a slouch off the line. On the contrary, the droptop accelerates sharply thanks to its new 500-horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, which is down just 67 horses to the model's flagship 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 powerplant. Instead, the models can be instantly distinguished due to their sound: while the GTC V8 features an aggressive, high-pitched engine note, the W12 offers lower, muted growl.
According to Bentley, the sound is intentional, as the automaker wanted to ensure the V8-powered Continental GTC retained its sporty image despite its lower performance and price. But while the W12 may have more muscle, we think the new Bentley will have no problem keeping its sporty vibe thanks to a top speed of nearly 190 miles per hour, 0-to-60 acceleration in just 4.7 seconds, and column-mounted shift paddles that allow drivers to constantly keep the GTC V8's standard 8-speed automatic transmission poised for performance.
But Bentley says that in spite of its high-performance nature, the Continental GTC V8 is also surprisingly fuel-efficient. According to the automaker, the droptop is capable of travelling more than 500 miles on a single tank of gas and can achieve around 22 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving. Bentley also says the new engine produces relatively low carbon dioxide emissions, which is becoming an increasingly bigger component of vehicle taxation throughout Europe.
Of course, we don't expect many of Bentley's high-end clientele to show much concern over their fuel bills or carbon dioxide emissions. That's because despite the "entry level" nature of the Continental GTC V8, it's still expected to start upwards of $190,000, making it one of the most expensive convertibles available. But while the price tag may seem stratospheric for most of us, we expect the new model won't have a hard time finding buyers when it arrives in US showrooms later this year - even if it "only" has a V8.
What it means to you: Bentley's beautiful Continental convertible is slightly more attainable than ever before.


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Hussey was at the non-striker's end as Mitchell Johnson scored the winning runs as Australia took the Test by five wickets to win the series 3-0.
Set 141 to win Australia struggled but at least that meant Hussey could bow out with one final innings as he hit 27 not out.
Hussey said: "I'm more than happy to be out there when the winning run was hit.
"I just wanted the job done really. The most important thing was making sure we won the Test match."
Hussey revealed he would not miss the stress of playing Test cricket and also the sick feeling he experienced every time he walked out to bat.
"I'm a bit relieved it's all over now. There's the stress, the pressure, I can relax away from all that now," he said.
"I don't have that sick feeling in my stomach before every game or before I bat."
Hussey also said there would be lots of things he would miss about not playing for his country.
"I'm sure there's aspects that I'm definitely going to miss as well.
"Being out there when the winning runs are hit in a Test match, helping Australia win a series. Or being with the boys in the dressing room after a game, singing the team song. But all good things have to come to an end at some stage."
Hussey praised the SCG crowd for their support in his final Test.
"What a place to finish, the SCG. It's probably in my top three favourite grounds in the whole world.
"The crowd support, and support in general, has been a bit overwhelming really. I've been a little bit embarrassed by it to be honest."
Australia captain Michael Clarke praised his side for the way they had performed.
He told the post-match press conference: "At the end of the day I couldn't be happier. We've won the series 3-0 - that was our goal against Sri Lanka.
"I'm very proud of the way the boys performed throughout every Test match."
Sri Lanka had been bowled out for 278 this morning, Dinesh Chandimal stretching his side's meagre lead to 140 with an impressive unbeaten 62.
But, led by Rangana Herath (three for 46), the tourists bowled well enough to make life uncomfortable for Australia and give Hussey the chance for one last slice of glory.
Hussey finished unbeaten on 27 as Australia scored 141 for five, but - ever the team man - he allowed Mitchell Johnson to hit the winning run, much to the crowd's disappointment.


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Asus ENGTX275 Review
When the dual-PCB GTX 295 debuted back in January, you knew right away that nVidia was more than likely going to make a card that fell between the GTX 280 and GTX 260 to capture that price and performance point. If it was not obvious, you just were not thinking hard enough! Lo and behold, April 2, 2009 the GTX 275 made its debut at a price point below that of the GTX 280/285, offering performance almost on par with it and meant to compete with ATI's HD4890 launched at the same time. Coincidence? I think not! But here we are two months later with ASUS's rendition of the GTX 275.
The ASUS ENGTX275 is a combination of the GTX 260 and GTX 280, using 240 shader cores under the heatspreader from the GTX 280 and 896MB of GDDR3 memory running on a 448-bit BUS straight from the GTX 260. Clock speeds on this ASUS variant are the stock clock speeds of 633MHz on the core, 1404MHz on the shader processors and 1134MHz on the memory. One thing the ASUS variant features is the use of their "Ultimate Armaments". These "armaments" are basically components used to improve on the reference design and provide a video card that can run cooler, longer and more efficiently. Let's take a look and see if the ENGTX275 construction is a benefit and whether or not it allows for more overclocking than the reference design.
Closer Look:
The ASUS ENGTX275 features the same artwork used on the ENGTX285 TOP from ASUS I looked at just a few short months ago. The front panel features a medieval warrior challenging an opponent to battle. Once you get away from the artwork, which looks much like something Frank Frazetta might have painted, some of the features of the ENGTX275 can be seen. These include the fact that this card is built with ASUS's "Ultimate Armaments" to improve reliability, efficiency and reduce the thermal output of the components. HDMI is supported via an adapter and the card can make use of nVidia's Physx technology. The rear panel contains additional information about the features of the ENGTX275, as well as the included software utilities, including Smart Doctor and the Gamer OSD. Once you open the packaging you find that it is just a sleeve that houses the inner box holding the card and bundle.
The inner package is in black and features the ASUS logo in gold. This box is split up into compartments housing the documentation and driver disk, the adapters and last, but not least, the ENGTX275.
Documentation for the ENGTX275 includes a driver and utilities disk, a disk that has the manual in multiple languages, a quick setup guide, a coupon for 10% off a game, and information about connecting the card using the digital SPDIF output to deliver sound via HDMI. Lastly is the information about ASUSs Xonar audio cards. For connectivity, you get a dual 4-pin to 6-pin PCIe power adapter, the 2-pin SPDIF cable, an HDTV output, DVI to D-sub and HDMI adapters. With this pacakge, you should be able to make a connection to practically any display of your choosing.
Now that you have seen how the card is delivered and what is included with the ENGTX275, it's time to look at the card to see what sets it apart from the rest.


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Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer - the most portable MIDI system ever
Together with an Apple iPhone or iPod touch, and the free MIDI Memo Recorder app, MIDI Mobilizer can play, record, and backup MIDI information any time, any place. Whether you want to capture a quick musical idea or back up the settings of all your MIDI gear, MIDI Mobilizer is the most simple and compact solution for everything MIDI.
MIDI Mobilizer is compatible with all models of iPhone and iPod touch.
MIDI Memo Recorder app.
MIDI Memo Recorder is a simple application that records and plays any MIDI data. Free at the Apple App Store, MIDI Memo Recorder features a streamlined interface that makes it easy to store, find and recall all your synth sounds, POD® patches, inspirations, and more.
Email MIDI files.
Sending music to collaborators has never been simpler. Email your music as a Standard MIDI File (SMF) straight from your iPhone or iPod touch. SMF files can be opened and edited within virtually all Mac® or PC digital audio workstations.
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The TC Electronic PowerCore Platform
The PowerCore platform comprises of three different hardware configurations, ranging from a PCI card over a highly portable and compact solution, to a powerful 19" rack unit. Each hardware option offers a variety of included plug-ins and an ever-growing number of optional plug-ins are available from TC Electronic and prominent 3rd party developers. The PowerCore platform opens up a wealth of possibilities – it's the doorway to serious audio processing.
The Hardware and The Software
Each of the three PowerCore hardware options include a broad selection of plug-ins. PowerCore Element comes with 9 included plug-ins right out of the box. PowerCore Compact is the right choice when portability is an issue, and it comes with 12 included plug-ins. When serious processing is required, PowerCore FireWire is the ideal choice with its 14 included plug-ins.
Complete DAW Integration
All production tasks have moved into the computer – from MIDI and audio recording to mixing, effects and even instruments. Users demand total integration with their favorite music and film editing applications. PowerCore offers the right hardware choice and software options for any user of desktop- or laptop-based production systems. The PowerCore platform supports most VST and Audio Units music- and film-editing applications on MAC and PC, such as Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer, Nuendo, Live and many others, and it integrates seamlessly with most I/O systems. By combining native applications with TC-quality effects and versatile hardware options, PowerCore makes true integration possible.
Power by Design
PowerCore includes a wide range of rackmount-quality plug-ins and provides massive amounts of DSP-processing power, which frees up the host computer to run other tasks and processes. There's enough power to run multiple reverbs, virtual Finalizers and other hi-end effects at the same time. The PowerCore platform provides a truly flexible DSP-backbone that runs any type of DSP processing from effects and mastering to virtual synthesis. This DSP-backbone will significantly enhance your existing production environment. Whenever the need for even more power arises, just add another PowerCore to your system.
Key features
- High quality plug-ins included
- Continuous development of new optional plug-ins
- Open platform with a growing number of 3rd party developers
- Choose between PCI, Compact or FireWire version
- PC and Mac OS X support
- VST and AudiUnits support
- Multiple Element, Compact or FireWire units can be used in one system
- 24/96 and higher supported
PowerCore Element includes nine standard plug-ins:
- Classic Verb – classic reverb processor
- Mega Reverb – TC reverb processor
- Chorus ·delay – modulation multi-FX
- EQSat Custom – parametric EQ
- Vintage CL – channel compressor/ limiter
- 24/7 C – virtual limiting amplifier
- Voice Strip - voice processing channel
- PowerCore 01 – synthesizer
- Tubifex - guitar amp simulator.
PowerCore Compact, the new portable PowerCore solution, also includes:
- Master X3 - virtual incarnation of the TC Electronic Finalizer™
- Filtroid – dual "analog" filter bank
- Character™ - brand new plug-in from Noveltech, which identifies and enhances characteristics in the instrument- or vocal source
PowerCore FireWire now includes all of the aforementioned plug-ins plus:
- Dynamic EQ – virtual processor, which eliminates the shortcomings of static EQ by providing a dynamically applied equalization
- DeNoise – tool from Restoration Suite, which removes broadband noise
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Super cool! I love how the triangle at the back covers just where it needs to~ReplyDelete
Thank you Tamara:) me too.Delete
I love this - very cute idea ! I wish we had seen it before the beach last month .. will have to try it with the teenager, next time ! :) thanks for sharingReplyDelete
Thank you so much Danielle.:)Delete
love love love this!!! can't wait to try it!!!ReplyDelete
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This is really cool, it really is.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much Tereza!!:)Delete
This is Genius!!!
I can't wait to make one of these.
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Very sexy - and quite cheeky!!!
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Anne! I love it! You did a good job. As always.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much Kasey
Love this DIY! Will definitely have to try it out myself :)ReplyDelete
woah, that is super sexy.ReplyDelete
Not covering to much up is it? LOL
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So do you do the cuts in the front as well or just in the back?ReplyDelete
just the back on this one. I did a cover up with the cuts in the front
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very cool..can't wait to get my scissors out!! thank you so much!ReplyDelete
Do you mind if I made a tutorial of this on youtube? I'll be sure to credit you, if you want. I've made a few, and want others to.
It's fine if you are uncomfortable with it, but I also wanted to do the skull shirt.
Hey there, I already have a video tutorial of these that I have not posted yet. So i can't give you permission to do that. I am sorry . Thank you for asking.Delete
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Long-Term Review
2012 BMW 328i: The Dealership Experience
Because our long-term 2012 BMW 328i test car was delivered to us directly from the manufacturer's press fleet and not from a dealership, we were curious to see firsthand how our local BMW service center would handle the car in a routine maintenance situation. And, equally important, how would they handle us? Though our BMW had just under 10,000 miles on the clock, a couple of trouble spots were coming up, which offered us the perfect opportunity to take it in for routine inspection and service.
Trouble in Paradise
Our BMW 328i had been motoring along problem free during most of its time in our possession, until several items came up that needed attention.
First, the car's typically transparent and intuitive handling characteristics stopped feeling quite right, as its steering feel started losing the sensation of sharpness we recall from the 3-series press launch at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. While our 328i still tracked straight, something about its responsiveness began feeling less crisp as time wore on, despite the fact that we hadn't clipped any curbs or driven over unusually large potholes.
Second, a slight hesitation became apparent during acceleration. The sensation felt like a fuel cutoff issue that lasted a split-second before resuming normally, and though it didn't seem like a debilitating problem, it was certainly something we wanted to address before it worsened.
A third but significantly smaller item (which may have been related to the first issue) was the fact that the right rear tire had developed a slow leak, which was revealed by the tire pressure monitoring system's dashboard warning light.
And the Oscar Goes to...
We always strive for complete anonymity when we take a long-term test car in for routine maintenance, and this experience was no exception: Though we could have easily swapped our 328i for a fresh car from the press fleet, we intentionally chose to take it to a local dealership -- in this case, New Century BMW in Alhambra, Calif. -- in order to experience the process as a real-world consumer, not a pampered journalist.
Though it wasn't our closest dealership geographically, we ended up at New Century because it was the only service center that didn't require a wait for a loaner car. After setting an appointment over the phone, we showed up at the service bay. A cheerful attendant took our information, asking us to wait inside until a service adviser could look over the car. It took about 25 minutes of perusing doodads in the gift shop, such as BMW-branded pedal cars, key chains and sunglasses, before we were helped. At least the sofa was comfortable and the cappuccino machine was free -- not to mention the fact that our cover thankfully wasn't blown.
After going over our car's issues with the service adviser and signing the appropriate paperwork for the loaner, we went on our way in a new, lightly optioned 328i -- which, incidentally, exhibited the sharper handling we've come to expect from a BMW 3-series sedan, confirming our suspicions that our car's behavior wasn't normal.
The Verdict
After two days, our service rep called with an update: Turns out that an unusual wear pattern on the front tires suggested an alignment issue. This confirmed our observation that the car wasn't handling as well as it could. The right rear tire also had a puncture. But more importantly than that, the car's cutout during acceleration turned out to be the symptom of a clutch that was on its last legs -- a significant and potentially pricey problem.
How could a car with less than 10,000 miles on the clock go through a clutch? In this instance, we don't blame BMW, primarily because we didn't start with a brand-new car. When we took possession of our tester, it had 4,480 miles already on the clock, most (if not all) of which had been accumulated by fellow automotive journalists who likely performed all manner of instrumented testing on the car; driving like that often takes an unusual mechanical toll on the vehicle. For instance, 0-to-60 acceleration tests typically require numerous hard starts with deliberately inflicted clutch slips to achieve the quickest acceleration time. For better or worse, our peers have also been known to put a car through its paces and treat it more like a rental car than a personal possession, which can be mechanically taxing, to say the least. Finally, in the interest of full disclosure, I should mention that I encouraged my wife to hone her stick shift skills on the BMW, which may have precipitated the early demise of its clutch.
As for the tire wear issue, the dealership offered us a 4-wheel alignment with a discount off their normal rate of $228.88, which we declined, as well as the offer to replace the punctured tire at cost. In the meantime, they performed recall work, which involved a computer reprogramming and a faulty headrest.
Passing the Test
While our service rep at New Century BMW was surprised at the premature clutch wear and certainly could have charged us for the replacement of that wear-and-tear item if he liked, he instead opted to have it replaced free of charge. This was especially notable since he had no idea we would be publishing a review of our experience. When I notified my contacts at BMW about the impending clutch replacement, I was told that the car was a preproduction unit that was due to be crushed and destroyed, and that the parts and labor would go wasted. But upon relaying that information to the dealership (and thus blowing my cover), the adviser said the part had already been ordered and received and that canceling the replacement would leave him with a clutch he didn't need. And so our 2012 BMW 328i received a brand new clutch shortly before it was due on a boat back to Munich, where it was destined to be crushed beyond recognition.
What did I learn from my BMW dealership experience? First, I was impressed that though I could have been billed the considerable cost of replacing the clutch in the manual transmission, the service adviser spared me and decided to take care of it completely free of charge. On top of that, driving the brand new 328i suggested that our long-term tester had undergone more abuse than we originally suspected, as the new car felt dramatically different than our specimen, which can be explained by the fact that it was a preproduction example that likely wasn't completely sorted out.
At the end of the day, the dealership experience, though it involved longer wait times than we would have liked, delivered treatment that was commensurate with the premium product we've come to expect from BMW. In other words, we got exactly what we'd hoped for -- especially considering our 328i model's $46,420 sticker price.


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On a team of 15, you can expect at least one player will have asthma.
Every year thousands of athletes with asthma successfully participate in a variety of athletic events. This program was created so coaches could learn about asthma, how it affects an athlete's ability to compete, and how a coach can help athletes manage their symptoms while playing their very best! The coach's program was designed primarily for coaches working with young athletes, but is appropriate for all age groups.
What's in the program?
This 30-minute online educational program focuses on what coaches, referees, and physical education teachers should know about asthma, including:
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- What medications are used and when
- Ways to prevent exercise-induced asthma
- Steps to take when athletes are experiencing asthma attacks, including suggestions for cold-weather sports
Those who complete the program receive a booklet with additional asthma information and a coach's clipboard with "What to do during an asthma attack" printed on the back, and a laminated card to put inside the first aid kit.
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(CNN) -- Lauren Bacall, who died Tuesday at the age of 89, always said, not altogether happily, that she would be defined by her relationship with her husband, the great actor Humphrey Bogart.
She was not entirely wrong. It is hard to think of Bacall without thinking of Bogart. When she first arrived on screen in 1944 in "To Have and Have Not," at the ripe old age of 19, the thing that captivated audiences was not her beauty -- there were lots of pretty girls on screen -- so much as her preternatural steeliness. Here was a woman who could stand up to Bogart purring line by purring line, menacing look by menacing look, sneer by sneer, which may be why he wound up falling in love with her in real life. She was not a shrinking violet. She was a Venus flytrap.
But if Bacall was unflappable, she was different from her steely predecessors, the so-called tough "broads" of the 1930s like Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. They were victims of the Depression, victims of male dominance, victims of bad breaks, victims of life in general. Those things made them feral, which is not an adjective anyone would ever have used on the self-contained, self-possessed Bacall. They were at war with life, hoping to find some good man with whom they might be able to make a truce. Bacall didn't seem to be at war with anyone, and she certainly didn't seem to think she needed a man to fulfill her. In fact, she was pretty much unpossessable. She did things on her terms.
If you think of Davis and Crawford as curs, Bacall was a cat. She arose at a time when World War II was ending and film noir was beginning, and she was the perfect noir woman. Noir was a style of film, dark and edgy, but it was also an attitude of post-war ennui and cynicism.
In noir, you trusted people at your peril. Bacall embodied that attitude perfectly in films like "The Big Sleep," "Dark Passage" and "Key Largo," all of which co-starred Bogart. There was something slippery and unknowable about her, some sort of concealment, which fit the whole noir ambiance. And it wasn't coincidental that the perfect noir woman was also the perfect complement and foil for the great existential hero of the movies, Bogart. She was the great existential romantic partner.
That attitude of hers seemed to arise from a personal grievance that Bacall developed growing up in New York as Betty Joan Perske, a Jew who was remade into a cinematic gentile by the anti-Semitic director Howard Hawks. As Bacall tells it in her first memoir, "By Myself," Hawks was a Pygmalion who discovered her and then taught her how to move, how to talk (that deep, sultry husk of a voice) and how to act.
But the umbrage she felt toward Hawks in making her deny herself may have been the razor's edge she brought to her performances. She was always forced to be in camouflage -- a hidden Jew. She even raised her children as Episcopalians, Bogart's religion, because she feared what might happen to them as Jews. For noir, the edge certainly worked.
Hollywood recalls screen legend Lauren Bacall
But the persona outlasted its time. Well before Bogart died of cancer in 1957, Bacall's career had begun to slide, in part because noir had begun to slide, relegated to B movies. She was able to reinvent herself in romantic comedies like "How to Marry a Millionaire," where she turned her sultriness into a kind of brisk efficiency, a no-nonsense woman for the 1950s, that contrasted with co-star Marilyn Monroe's flouncy availability, but the glory days were pretty much over. In retrospect, she hadn't been so much a star as she was a flare.
Her late great triumphs were on stage -- in "Applause," a musical adaptation of "All About Eve," and "Woman of the Year," a musical adaptation of the 1942 film of the same name, both of which earned her Tonys. Still, the fact that she was reprising roles originally played by Bette Davis and Katharine Hepburn respectively was a sign that Bacall's own feline charm had not endured. In the end, she was a glamorous figure from another, darker era. . . and the wife of Humphrey Bogart.
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The gateway of Vietnamese adventures
Vietnam's third largest city, Da Nang is the perfect home base for day trips to both imperial Hue and charming Hoi An, two vastly different but equally worth-a-visit destinations.
Perched on the picturesque Perfume River, the main attraction in Hue is its immense imperial city, a sprawling complex of temples, pavilions, moats, shops, museums, and galleries that was modeled after Beijing's forbidden city. The former seat of power for the Nguyen dynasty—feudal lords of much of Vietnam from 1802-1945—the citadel was badly damaged during the Vietnam War. Nonetheless, many buildings survived, and many have been refurbished and offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.
In contrast, Hoi An is a graceful small town with a UNESCO World Heritage Site old town filled with two-story shop houses featuring elaborately carved wooden facades—a leftover from its past as an international trading port and marketplace. Hit the streets with two feet and a heartbeat to discover the many charms of Hoi An. Fashionistas will want to visit the shops—more than 600 clothing stores can be found in this small area.
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This large moated and walled area used to enclose the entire city. Modelled after the Forbidden City in Peking, once inside the Citadel, visit the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, which was only accessible by the Imperial family and its entourage, featuring 60 buildings and 20 courtyards.
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The Cham Museum lies north of Da Nang beside the tranquil Han River. As you browse among its extensive collection, you will discover nearly 300 sandstone-sculpted works dating from the 7th to the 19th century. Continue your journey to Hoi An and take a step back in time during your guided walk through its narrow streets and famed Japanese Covered Bridge.About Shore Excursions +Book Now +
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The cheery d�cor is just one of Averie's appeals – that, and a sparkling clean environment.
An ice cream parlor may not seem like the most likely inspiration for a nail salon, but when taking in the rows of brightly colored nail polish bottles lined up along the white walls of the new Averie's Nail Spa, and the chocolate brown and white manicure and pedicure stations, the connection is obvious.
Owner Jennifer Nguyen said that she wanted her Cohasset salon to resemble an "ice cream bar," with chocolate brown tables and pedicure chairs and white sinks and ottomans that look "like a marshmallow on top."
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These networks appear to have very strong diffusion limited aggregation laws directing their dynamics. A lot like a super saturated fluid, no surprise their I guess.
- 12:49 PM, March 30, 2007
that's what I call interdisciplinary ;)
- 1:03 PM, March 30, 2007
I read 'Partner moves' instead of 'Pachner moves' *lol*
- 1:06 PM, March 30, 2007
- William said...
Let me take a shot at this.
Move 2: Man A and Man B live in the mountains of Utah and each have two wives. They have an affair together, and in the process trade wives.
Move 1: Woman A is dating three men at the same time. They all find out she is cheating on them and confront her. It turns out woman A is really a set of triplets, who proceed to have an incestuous three-way.
How did I do?
- 3:57 PM, March 30, 2007
- Bee said...
Hi William,
hmm. The problem is that the nodes aren't colored. I would have read for the exchange move: married wife, has two lovers (AB). Husband finds out one day, admits on having had two affairs as well (CD). They conclude their relationship needs more excitement and decide on going bisexual to save their marriage. Not too much excitement however, so they use already present resources. The expansion thing is more complicated. *scratchhead* How about that: After having had three children (this information it totally irrelevant) married wife (with husband C) finds out she's more into women, scans nightclubs and starts homosexual relationships with A and B. One day all three of them meet accidentally in the same place, upon which it turns out that both other women are also married, and in addition quite like each other...
Its too bad they don't have more statistics. I would guess the length and presence of the loop depends on the size of the group (and if it's too 'open' it would probably be extremely unlikely, you should have a look at the paper, its all about the differences to adults networks).
- 4:51 PM, March 30, 2007
- Uncle Al said...
If you hail from Prince Edward Island and your brother divorces his wife... is she will your sister?
- 5:07 PM, March 30, 2007
Getting students to tell the truth about their relationships, romantic or sexual, is probably no more realistic than getting adults to tell the truth.
- 8:04 PM, March 30, 2007
- Kea said...
Nice pictures. Some hexagons would look good as well.
- 11:00 PM, March 30, 2007
- William said...
I like your explanation of the exchange move a lot better. The expansion is really hard to wrap my head around.
Now imagine we were using braided sin networks - then things would get really kinky.
BTW, I counted two homosexual relationships: one male, one female.
- 11:06 PM, March 30, 2007
yThe system appears to be approximately symmetric under transformations of the color charge. I.e. boys and girls get around about equally.
- 11:40 PM, March 30, 2007
The system appears to be approximately symmetric under transformations of the color charge. I.e. boys and girls get around about equally.
- 11:41 PM, March 30, 2007
- Domenic said...
Here at Caltech, the dynamic is a bit different..
- 12:00 AM, March 31, 2007
- joshua said...
i count three homosexual relationships, two boy-boy and one girl-girl. i imagine it is much more in reality. i am surprised that none of the isolated pairs are homosexual.
- 12:35 AM, March 31, 2007
- Bee said...
Hi Domenic,
interesting - are you on that chart ;-) ? I guess that's the typical thing to happen when people are not so focused on their own peer group (like it often happens at high schools). You'd have to follow the connections to outside campus to get longer chains (and of course its a matter of the time window as well).
Hi Joshua,
I should have looked more closely... I found the girl-girl link and one of the boy-boys but can't find the second?
- 9:10 AM, March 31, 2007
- Bee said...
Hi Carl,
The system appears to be approximately symmetric under transformations of the color charge. I.e. boys and girls get around about equally.
I didn't count but I had the impression that boys collect more girls that girls boys - there's a particularly lucky guy in the upper right part of the loop with 9 girls. Not bad withing 6 months I'd say.
- 9:23 AM, March 31, 2007
- joshua said...
hi b, there is the obvious boy-boy on the right of the large network (external appendage) and then there is a boy-boy link in the main circle of the large network at the south-west side.
- 9:41 PM, March 31, 2007
I was happy to see that "Pachner moves" found their way not only to quantum gravity but also to the study of romantics and sex. I had the privilege to meet Udo Pachner in Oberwolfach in the 1982 convexity meeting. In the Oberwolfach photos collection, I found this picture of Gunter Ewald with his two students Peter Kleinschmidt and Udo Pachner.
- 6:46 AM, April 01, 2007
And let's not forget this classic piece of research.
- 3:59 AM, April 03, 2007
This is fun. I built a small network like this using molecular models my senior year of college, which failed when someone exceed the kit's maximum valence of six for one my my more promiscuous friends.
Interesting that with the few same-sex hook-ups, all but one of the partners was effectively bisexual during the study period (and that one had only one partner). But aren't all gays supposed to be promiscuous? HAHA
Also hard to tease out the data from the graphic, but in general it seems that promiscuity is more or less equal between men and women. The one guy scores with 9, but there are lots of men and women with 4 and 5 different scores in 18 months. So much for conventional wisdom.
- 11:22 AM, April 04, 2007
- mike said...
there seem to be three, one f-f in on of the smaller groupings and one m-m on the upper branches of the big group and another m-m in the main circle.
- 12:05 PM, April 04, 2007
- Bee said...
Oh wow, this story is cascading up, even though it's already 2 years old, look at this:
Dynamics of Cats
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