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Friday, October 1, 2010 Edition: #4355
You Really Know Your Sheet!
Tonight 47-year-old filmmaker Quentin Tarantino ("Inglourious Basterds") is inducted into NYC's legendary Friars Club at the organization's annual 'roast' at the New York Hilton, which sees honorees ridiculed in mocking tributes (his acting ability will no doubt get frequent mention) . . . The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) notes that the number of lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender characters on primetime TV is growing, with 58 regular LGBT roles on network & cable shows this season ("The Good Wife" is getting a gay brother; new teen show "Hellcats" has a lesbian cheerleader; and "True Blood" features numerous vampires who will suck the blood of either gender) . . . Seems all Hollywood types aren't full of themselves: Actress Julianne Moore recently lined up at a K-Mart store so her daughter could meet Selena Gomez (mommy's a bigger star, girl) . . . A source tells "Us Magazine" Oprah Winfrey has landed the first TV interview with Mel Gibson's ex, Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva, beating out "60 Minutes" for the sought-after sit-down (Oprah likely had more money to offer than CBS) . . . And "Jersey Shore" star Snooki Polizzi is writing a book, tentatively titled "A Shore Thing", to be published in January (we're guessing her literary style is about as good as her hairstyle).
• "American Dad" (FOX/Global) – Hard to believe but Sunday is the animated series' 7th season debut.
• "CSI: Miami" (CBS) – Sunday is the 9th season premiere of the David Caruso-led series.
• "Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America" (DirecTV) – Saturday the 25th edition at Miller Park in Milwaukee WI features founders Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews, plus guests Jason Mraz, Kenny Chesney, Norah Jones, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, and others.
• "George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight" (CBC) – Tonight Gene Simmons (KISS).
• "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (ABC/CityTV) – Tonight Usher ("Versus").
• "Last Call With Carson Daly" (NBC) – Tonight Los Campesinos! ("Romance Is Boring").
• "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" (NBC/A Channel) – Tonight Anthony Jeselnik ("Shakespeare").
• "Late Show With David Letterman" (CBS/Omni) – Tonight Drake ("Thank Me Later").
• "Saturday Night Live" (NBC/Global) – Actor Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") hosts; Kanye West is the musical guest.
• "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (NBC/A Channel) – Tonight Kenny Chesney ("Hemingway's Whiskey"), whose single "The Boys of Fall" has just become the 20th #1 hit of his career.
• "The View" (ABC/CTV) – This morning Justin Timberlake ("The Social Network").
• We Are Plastic Ono Band – Tonight & tomorrow Yoko Ono & Sean Lennon lead a pair of John Lennon tribute shows in Los Angeles, featuring guests like Perry Farrell, Iggy Pop and, on Saturday night, Lady Gaga.
• Gorillaz – Sunday they kick off a North American tour in Montréal that winds up November 3rd in Vancouver.
• Mariah Carey – The 40-year-old has been spotted rolling through LAX in a wheelchair after arriving back in the US from Singapore. A rep says she twisted her ankle during an onstage tumble and should have packed more sensible shoes … but she doesn't have any.
• Taylor Swift – She says being famous isn't nearly as difficult as most celebs make it out to be. In fact, while many complain about paparazzi, pressure, tabloids, constant travel, and lack of privacy, she doesn't have a single negative thing to say about her celebrity lifestyle.
• Tim McGraw – Saturday he accepts the 'True Ally Award' at the "2010 Men Stopping Violence" annual awards dinner in Atlanta. It's to recognize his fundraising efforts with wife Faith Hill on behalf of battered women's shelters.
• Toby Keith – He says he's written 40 or 50 songs in the last year, and they're getting more and more happy.
• Zac Brown Band – "You Get What You Give" has debuted with the band's highest sales week ever, making them #1 on both the 'Billboard 200' and "Billboard" 'Country Albums' charts.
• "Case 39" ( R-Rated Mystery Thriller ) – Renée Zellweger plays a social worker who removes a 10-year-old from her apparently abusive home. But while she shelters the girl and searches for a foster family, she begins to realize her new case is protected by dark, threatening forces. Shot back in 2006 and subjected to several release delays. Co-stars Jodelle Ferland.
NET: http://www.case39movie.com
• "Hatchet II" ( Unrated Indie Horror Comedy ) – After narrowly escaping death via deformed, axe-wielding, swamp-dwelling killer 'Victor Crowley', the resilient 'Marybeth' (Danielle Harris) returns to the Louisiana bayou in this sequel to exact her revenge and claim the bodies of those who died on her first visit. Co-stars Tony Todd.
NET: http://www.hatchet2.com
• "Let Me In" ( R-Rated Horror Thriller ) – Kodi Smit-McPhee plays an alienated and bullied 12-year-old who builds a tentative friendship with his mysterious new neighbor (Chloe Moretz), who turns out to be a vampire. A remake of the 2008 Swedish film "Let the Right One In", based on a novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist.
NET: http://www.letmein-movie.com
• "The Social Network" ( PG-13 Drama ) – Aaron Sorkin ("The West Wing", "A Few Good Men") wrote the screenplay of this film about the founding of Facebook, starring Jesse Eisenberg (playing Mark Zuckerberg), Andrew Garfield (who is the new 'Spider-Man'), Justin Timberlake, and Rooney Mara (soon to be "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo").
NET: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thesocialnetwork/
The cult horror film classic "Night Of the Living Dead" had its world premiere in Pittsburgh PA 42 years ago tonight (1968). 92-year-old Josephine Streiner is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and also the oldest living ghoul from the movie. She says appearing in several scenes as a short-haired ghoul, or 'zombie', walking in a nightgown with her arms outstretched was definitely one of the highlights of her life. Like many of the original zombies, she still gets requests for autographs. (Hard to sign with your arms outstretched.)
– "Wall Street Journal"
Time to light the first fire of the season in your fireplace? If so, try citrus peels instead of kindling. Although you'll probably need a little supplemental help from another source, orange peels are perfect fire starters. The oil in the skin fuels the fire and they release less creosote than traditional paper. It will keep your chimney cleaner in the process and leave your home smelling like roasted oranges. Simply dry the peels on an uncovered cookie sheet on your counter. Then toss them in a brown paper bag with a silica packet to keep them fresh. (Don't try this with banana peels … it'll smell like a school lunchroom.)
– Re-nest.com
People aged 35-to-44 are unhappier than any other age group, according to a new survey by UK-based counseling firm Relate. Among the survey's other findings …
• 40% of that age group have been cheated on by a partner.
• 33% think their relationships would improve if they could work fewer hours.
• 22% have suffered depression because of a bad relationship.
• 21% say they feel lonely a lot of the time.
• 20% wish they had a better relationship with their family.
• 5% say they have no friends at all.
(If you're turning 45 today, it's true cause for celebration!)
– Reuters.com
'Liberation Shoes' are making a comeback in China after becoming a fashion fave abroad. The green canvas shoes with soft rubber soles and toe-caps, formerly worn by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and ordinary people in China in the 1950s, have been updated for the 21st century. Matched with a sailor's striped shirt and navy blue pants they create a stylish look that is full of nostalgia. The shoes, which used to be available in China for less than 10 yuan ($1.50), now sell for over $70 in America. (What next … green & red army shirts and 'Mao' caps?)
– "China Daily"
World War I officially ends this Sunday, 92 years after the fighting ceased. That's when Germany pays off the last instalment of reparations imposed by the Allies. The final payment of $97 million writes off the crippling debt that was the price for WWI and laid the foundation for WWII. Germany was forced to pay the reparations at the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 as compensation to war-ravaged Belgium and France, and to reimburse the Allies for some of the cost of waging what was then the bloodiest conflict in history. (Thanks for sneaking out on the tab, Kaiser!)
– "Daily Telegraph"
• An individual coral animal is called a 'polyp'.
• There are dolphins that live in the Amazon River that are the color pink.
• The ant can lift 50 times its own weight, can pull 30 times its own weight, and always falls over on its right side when intoxicated.
– GreatFacts.com
1924 [86] Jimmy Carter, Plains GA, 39th US President (1977-81)/Nobel Peace Prize (2002)
1928 [82] Jimmy Pattison, Saskatoon SK, Canadian billionaire (Chairman, President, CEO & sole owner of Jim Pattison Group, Canada's 3rd-largest privately held company with 28 radio stations, 3 TV stations, plus Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Ripley Entertainment, Guinness World Records, Great Wolf Lodge, car dealerships, etc)/Order of Canada (1987)
1935 [75] [Dame] Julie Andrews (Wells), Walton-on-Thames UK, movie actress ("The Princess Diaries", "The Sound of Music")/Broadway actress ("Victor/Victoria", "My Fair Lady")
1950 [60] Randy Quaid, Houston TX, movie actor ("Brokeback Mountain", "Independence Day")/apparent 'sleep & bolt' squatter alongside wife Evi/actor Dennis Quaid's brother
Fashion designer Donna Karan is 62; Musician Sting (Police) is 59; TV personality Kelly Ripa ("Live With Regis & Kelly") is 40; Rock bassist Mike Rodden (Hinder) is 28.
Rock drummer Tommy Lee (Motley Crue) is 48; Rock singer Gwen Stefani (No Doubt) is 41; Pop singer Kevin Richardson (Backstreet Boys) is 39; Rock guitarist Mark King (Hinder) is 28; Pop singer Ashlee Simpson-Wentz ("Boyfriend") is 26.
• "Custodial Workers Day", honoring those who clean up after the rest of us. Nicer names for 'Janitor' include: 'Caretaker', 'Cleanliness Resource Supervisor', 'Maintenance Coordinator', and 'Sanitation Engineer'.
NET: http://bit.ly/9Hwsf3
• "Diversity Day", the 5th annual celebrating who we are, no matter what race, religion, gender, age, nationality, or disability. The official motto is, 'Embrace diversity, embrace our world'.
NET: http://www.nationaldiversityday.com
• "Homemade Cookie Day". Nummers! What's the absolute best kind? Chocolate chip? Oatmeal & raisin? Peanut butter? Shortbread? Dirt balls?
NET: http://www.mahalo.com/national-homemade-cookies-day
• "International Day of Older Persons", an annual observance begun by the UN.
NET: http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/olderpersons
• "October", which actually means '8th month' but has been the 10th month ever since New Year's Day was moved from March to January. At other times in history October has been called Germanicus, Herculeus, and Faustinus. So, happy First of Faustinus!
• "Techies Day", the 11th annual observance to heighten the profile of IT careers and show appreciation for technology professionals. (Hurray, it's "Geek Day"!)
• "World Smile Day", observed annually on the 1st Friday in October, when we're encouraged to do an act of kindness; help one person smile.
NET: http://www.worldsmileday.com
• "World Vegetarian Day", the 33rd annual designed to create awareness of the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. Enjoy your bark and leaves, veggie folks! (When's 'World Carnivore Day' anyway?)
NET: http://www.worldvegetarianday.org
• "Fallen Firefighters Weekend", honoring smoke-eaters who've given their lives while attempting rescue.
NET: http://www.firehero.org
• "International Day of Non-Violence", a UN observance on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi that promotes non-violence through education and public awareness.
• "Name Your Car Day". Polls show that about 15% of people have a pet name for their vehicle. What's the best-named car model? Diablo? Lamborghini? Cayenne? Hummer?
• "World Farm Animal Day", as declared by the 'Farm Animal Reform Movement' to memorialize the 'needless suffering and death' of billions of innocent farm animals each year. (Poor lambie!)
• "Alternative Fuels Day", when we're encouraged to consider options to traditional gas-guzzlers. As well as hybrids, electric cars, and vehicles that run on recycled cooking oil, there are experimental cars being developed that run on water and even … air.
• "German Unification Day", celebrating the 1990 reuniting of East & West Germany to once again become a single country. It was one of the benchmarks of the end of the 'Cold War'.
1961 [49] CTV television network signs on (back when Lloyd Robertson was only 72)
2003 [07] Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh resigns as an ESPN sports commentator amid controversy over his statement that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (now with Washington) received credit he didn't deserve because of his race
1962 [48] Brian Epstein signs a contract to manage The Beatles through 1977 (neither he nor the group lasts that long)
1971 [39] 'Walt Disney World' opens in Orlando FL (a Mickey Mouse excuse for a celebration)
[Mon] Ten-Four Day
[Mon] Child Health Day
[Mon] Improve Your Office Day
[Mon] World Habitat Day
[Tues] World Teachers Day
This Week Is … No Salt Week
This Month Is … Workplace Politics Month
A challenging little guessing game to salute the opening of "The Social Network" …
• "Prom Dress Nightmare" [Facebook Group]
• "My Mother Was Never a Kid" [Afterschool Special 1981]
• "My Dad Lives in a Downtown Hotel" [Afterschool Special 1973]
• "I Have a Crush On a Teacher" [Facebook Group]
• "Mary Was An Unmarried Teenage Mother, Too" [Facebook Group]
• "Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?" [Afterschool Special 1983]
• "The Day My Kid Went Punk" [Afterschool Special 1987]
• "It Must Be Love ('Cause I Feel So Dumb!)" [Afterschool Special 1975]
• "I Can't Believe I Have Braces in College" [Facebook Group]
• "I Cheated at 'Book It!' to Get Free Pizza" [Facebook Group]
– Thanks to Jason English
What footwear is an immediate turn-off on a guy? And on a female?
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
Today's Question: According to one study, people who regularly do THIS are half as likely to catch a cold or the flu.
Answer to Give Out Next Show: Drink wine. ("Wine Spectator Magazine").
If you can't learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly.


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We provide projects on wireless communication, WEKA, SentiWordNet, SDN, QUALlNet, OPNET, OpenCV, MiniNet, PEERSIM and so on
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An empirical study of most fit, max-min and priority task scheduling algorithms in cloud computing Cloud computing is envisioned to provide each IT enabled service as a utility. From hardware to software, it is committed to fulfill all kind of needs with regard to computation, storage, development etc. at cost-effective and efficient manner. The efficient delivery of services in a cloud largely depends on how it schedules the user jobs (cloudlets) over its resources. A plenty of task scheduling algorithms are available for a cloud provider to choose from. This paper selects three most versatile and fundamental task scheduling algorithms i.e. Most Fit, Max-Min and Priority algorithm to study their comparative performance. From the practical aspect, these algorithms are simulated over cloudsim 3.0.3 toolkit with variable workload circumstances. A set of metrics is also calculated and a comparative assessment of the above mentioned algorithms has been done on the basis of these metrics.

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Why choose to use DCN's free resources rather than other online resources, commercial or otherwise?
For many individuals and even some organizations, free online resources such as a website from a commercial platform can seem an obvious choice, and for lots of folks it is a great option. There are drawbacks, however, for organizations that experience turnover in volunteers responsible for things like email listserves and website updates. Passwords leave town along with that departing volunteer. A less tech savvy recruit may have trouble getting up to speed. And we have all experienced the frustration that often ensues with a call to the help desk or tech support!
Thanks to Davis Community Network, nonprofits and community groups in Yolo County have a distinct advantage when it comes to free online services. Not only does DCN provide free easy-to-use websites, email listserves and calendars; we provide classes to teach your volunteers how to use these tools to best benefit your organization.
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And, by the way, our web guru was probably the guy standing in line with you at Mishka's this morning. All of our personnel and all of our equipment resides right here in Davis. The free websites that DCN provides for local organizations are hosted on DCN's own servers. We partner with local ISP Omsoft Technologies to provide DCN email addresses. Your organization's calendar is seamlessly integrated with the Davis Community Calendar to easily get the word out about your next event.
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Our prayer is that you would be blessed and strengthened by the power of Jesus Christ and that you will live a life of abundance in fellowship, joy and liberty. The Pentecostals of Dover, Delaware are here for you. It is more than a church. It is a fellowship of believers coming together to declare the glory of the Lord and celebrate Jesus as King. We study the Word, practice what we learn and in the process grow together. May God richly bless you!
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Why do cats knead
Anyone who has spent time with or owned a cat will be familiar with the action of kneading. A cat may find a particularly comfortable spot and begin to slowly and cyclically lift then exert pressure on its front paws, much in the manner of a baker kneading dough for a loaf of bread. When kneading, the cat will often appear greatly contented, have her eyes almost closed as if heading off in to a nap, and may also dribble.
The aspects common to frequently chosen kneading sites seem to be comfort and safety. Cats will knead on blankets, in their own beds, on sofa cushions, or, as cat owner's will know, on laps. Usually, the site is soft and comfortable, but most importantly, safe. As many cat owner's will testify, kneading may not always be as comfortable for the lap owner as the cat since many cats, once in full swing, can inject a little claw in to their kneading!
During a cat's early years when it is suckling from its mother, a cat learns through instinct that gently kneading the mother's milk ducts eases the flow of milk. Through this action, most kittens soon learn that pleasurable and desirable experiences come through kneading. As the kitten grows, it takes this behaviour in to other aspects of its life, frequently seeking to relive the contentment it once felt as a result of kneading as a kitten.
A similar idea that appears to have been relegated to the status of 'old wives tale' by modern thinkers is that kneading is a sign that kittens have been separated from their mother's too early since they are subconsciously living out their unfulfilled desire to knead for their mother's milk. However, it is clear that cats separated from their mothers at all stages of kittenhood go on to knead.
Although the need for comfort and security seems to be the principal reason for kneading, there is another action associated with kneading that is perhaps a little more in line with natural and instinctive animal behaviour. Cats are territorial, often marking their presence with a unique scent. As a cat kneads its paws, a unique feline scent is slowly excreted via tiny glands located in the pads of the cat's feet. To the human sense of smell, the faint odour of the very small quantity of scent is barely noticeable, however to the heightened sense of smell of cats it is a clear marker of presence.
So, when a cat wishes to mark out its territory it may knead or even sometimes mark with its claws an area, leaving its unique signature scent in place for other cats to register.
Whatever the real reason behind kneading, it remains a very cute habit and one that, for many, epitomises the behaviour of a content, well-loved and happy cat.


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The early days of lockdown were symbolised by colourful rainbows which were placed in people's windows or chalked on the pavements as a symbol of hope and solidarity. Sadly over the months these rainbows faded along with people's spirits and compassion. It was sad to see the rainbows fade and disappear and it felt like all the people did too. The next few days are looking like there will be stricter rules again, wonder if the rainbows will reappear or whether people are too disheartened. It's such a difficult situation and one that no one has control of or fully understands.
I love rainbows so several of my craft projects in the early days were rainbow themed.
That is the end of the rainbow ones, I did make a couple of other things, but in my haste forgot to photo them! I never know what colours I should use for a rainbow, so go with the classic Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, which it appears was devised by Isaac Newton.
"Newton, who admitted his eyes were not very critical in distinguishing colours,[8] originally (1672) divided the spectrum into five main colours: red, yellow, green, blue and violet. Later he included orange and indigo, giving seven main colours by analogy to the number of notes in a musical scale.[2][b][9] Newton chose to divide the visible spectrum into seven colours out of a belief derived from the beliefs of the ancient Greek sophists, who thought there was a connection between the colours, the musical notes, the known objects in the Solar System, and the days of the week" (wikipedia)
Sometimes I use the colours as in the song I can sing a rainbow which are red, yellow, pink, green, purple, orange and blue.
Rainbows are not actually distinct colours that is how we perceive them
"Rainbows span a continuous spectrum of colours. Any distinct bands perceived are an artefact of human colour vision, and no banding of any type is seen in a black-and-white photo of a rainbow, only a smooth gradation of intensity to a maximum, then fading towards the other side. For colours seen by the human eye, the most commonly cited and remembered sequence is Newton's sevenfold red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet,[2][a] remembered by the mnemonic Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain (ROYGBIV)." (Wikipedia)


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Someone to Restore Me by A. Micheaux
When Diane married Ken, she chose the perfect mate. He's charming and
gives Diane a comfortable lifestyle. Everything is perfect, except for
Ken's physical abuse. Finally, Diane escapes and finds herself homeless
along with her two children. She reunites with a former classmate and
their journey leads her to Darren who captures her heart.
slowly allows her heart to trust again and Darren shows her
unforgettable love that she describes as being "something beyond love."
As love blooms, their newfound happiness is threatened by a cancer
diagnosis that overshadows them. Diane is torn between the unforeseen
terror that soars and her love for Darren who believes their love cannot
be broken. Their tragedy proves to be a test of love and commitment.


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My starting point is a reference from the book by Foster/Clark/ York, mentioned in the introduction to this series (1). They mention a court case in 1987 about a dispute about the teaching of evolution, Edwards v. Aguillard, during which "a group of scientists, including Nobel laureates, submitted a brief… (which) pointed out that science is devoted to investigating natural phenomena and providing naturalistic explanations. In other words, a commitment to materialism is at the foundation of science" (p12).
The authors seem to take some delight in this. It should be blindingly obvious, however, that the only thing that science should be devoted to is the search for truth, not a philosophical worldview.
It is easy to understand, from a scientific viewpoint, why materialism is desirable. In order to conduct experiments, scientists have to assume that they are in control of all the variables; how could they proceed if some uncontrollable supernatural or paranormal elements were involved? Science has therefore to assume that these ingredients do not exist. Because this viewpoint is desirable, however, does not mean that it is true. If science is committed to a false worldview, then that is a serious problem for science to consider, not something that should be inflicted upon society.
The ludicrous extent to which this train of thought can lead has been provided by Richard Lewontin, a Harvard professor no less: "We take the side of science in spite of the patent absurdity of some of its constructs… in spite of the tolerance of the scientific community for unsubstantiated just-so stories, because we have a prior commitment, a commitment to materialism… Moreover, that materialism is absolute, for we cannot allow a Divine Foot in the door" (2). How can an intelligent person say this and expect others to take him seriously?
It is presumably statements like this which led the U. C. Berkeley philosopher John Searle to write: "There is a sense in which materialism is the religion of our time, at least among most of the professional experts in the fields of philosophy, psychology, cognitive science, and other disciplines that study the mind. Like more traditional religions, it is accepted without question and it provides the framework within which other questions can be posed, addressed and answered" (3).
We can argue therefore, in the language of Richard Dawkins, that the meme of materialism, which is a thin disguise for atheism, has infected the minds of many modern-day academics. An unpleasant mental illness is trying to take over society and culture.
Now, if you are committed in principle to materialist explanations, then it is obvious that this is what you will find, whether or not they are credible. Charles Darwin was a dedicated materialist, as revealed in some of his notebooks. There had been earlier theories of evolution "softened by a reliance of vital forces, organic striving, teleology and the like". However, "Darwin's theory was distinguished from all the others by its unremitting materialism". He was a forerunner of modern neuroscientists and materialists, arguing "that the mind was nothing but a special configuration of matter" (4).
And he has been honoured with a statue at the Natural History Museum, where he can indoctrinate young children. What a sad state of affairs!
As Tom Bethell points out, "if full-blown materialism is true, then Darwin's theory of common descent must also be true". Since complex organisms exist, "atoms and molecules in motion must have somehow whirled themselves into the far more complex structures that we see around us" with all the intermediate stages. Even natural selection is therefore unnecessary. Once this is taken as a given, "the true-believing materialist no longer needs to study evolution in any detail". Any inconvenient anomalies can therefore be swept under the carpet; "Darwinism becomes little more than a deduction from a philosophy. The science is redundant" (5). It is obviously for reasons like this that philosopher Mary Midgley wrote a book called Evolution as a Religion (6).
Darwinian evolution is one of the cornerstones of the religion of atheism. As Richard Dawkins, with refreshing honesty, has said: "Darwin made it possible to be an intellectually fulfilled atheist" (7). The relevant question, which Dawkins failed to notice, is, why is he so determined to commit himself to a philosophical position which might be a lie? Perhaps it would be a better use of his time to try to understand why he is so desperate to be an atheist. I would recommend a course of psychoanalysis, rather than trying to convert others to his problems.
A form of Christian Fundamentalism, with a belief in the literal truth of the Bible, was the dominant worldview in Victorian Britain. A well-known laughable example is the calculation, made by James Ussher, of the age of the Earth, based upon the ages of the patriarchs in the Old Testament, that creation happened on October 23, 4004 BC. Since this is something easily refuted by geology, this was an occasion when science had to win. It is reasonable to claim, therefore, that at that time Darwinism, as part of a developing scientific worldview, was necessary in order to move forward and make progress. It is important, however, not to throw out the baby with the bathwater. We have now reached the point when a new revolution is necessary in order to overthrow Darwinism.
Tom Bethell: Darwin's House of Cards, Discovery Institute, 2017, chapter 14, Darwin and the Philosophy of Materialism
(1) John Bellamy Foster, Brett Clark, and Richard York, Critique of Intelligent Design: Materialism versus Creationism From Antiquity to the Present, Monthly Review Press, 2008
(2) Billions and Billions of Demons, New York Review of Books, 1997
(3) Naturalism, Stewart Goetz and Charles Taliaferro, Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2008, p9, quoted in Bethell, p167
(4) Bethell, p163
(5) ibid. p167
(6) Routledge, 2002, as mentioned in the Introduction to this series
(7) The Blind Watchmaker, Penguin, 1988, p6


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I recently bumped into an old High School chum, we were best friends back in the day and had much to catch up on. As we giggled our way down memory lane, she paused for a second and then said "You always smelled like an old lady, I don't mean a Senior but like a grown woman. I always smelled of strawberries and girly stuff" she said "but you Marian, were grown beyond your years
As daft as that sounded, I could understand what she was saying. My childhood years were spent wearing grown-up fragrances going back to the age of three. It was hard discussing my obsession with other kids. They didn't understand my passion for something so adult. There were no computers, cell phones with apps, tweets, zines and blogs to reference. Only my local library where I would devour foreign magazines in languages that made no sense but oh, those ads of the latest scents were always exhilarating to pore over. I would also order scarce books on perfumes which I would voraciously read cover-to-cover and hand-copy.
Other than a few friends who enjoyed fragrances, I would gravitate towards the fragrance sales clerks who all knew me at small pharmacies and department stores. I would often seek their opinions on the latest scents and many became some of my closest confidents as we all shared a common passion. I would often bring in something new that I or a family member or friend purchased for me on one of their travels and would run into a store eager to share their scent impressions.
My world exploded in 1983 when I officially entered the fragrance industry and it was the opportunity to encounter seriously hard-core fragrance fanatics like myself. We sought each other out, comparing notes, scents and opinions over coffee clutches in malls, bars and in our homes. Each of us would accumulate bags of scented goodies, vials and of course, stunning little minis to share and opine on. We would agree to disagree on those scents we liked or disliked and shared our evaluations together. They were innocent times of exciting exchange and immediate and physical reactions.
In those early days, finding the name of perfumers was challenging. It was strictly verboten to discuss just who the perfumer/s were behind the brand. I would often use snail mail to write to the creator by way of the Public Relations teams. Very often my letters were not forwarded, but on the odd occasion, I would be thrilled to receive a reply from a Master Perfumer who had created my favourite scent and we would dialogue and learn from one another.
I would eventually get to meet these extraordinary men and women and thank them personally but those early days held much mystery and curiosity and an insatiable desire to accumulate not only fragrances, but like-minded people in my life.
The 1990's brought the internet firmly into my world and I would seek as many search engines as possible - typing in a myriad of fragrance terminology to find forums where I could hear global opinions. In those early days, there were very few perfume groups or forums. A few years later, I discovered
Long Lost Perfumes
(which would later become Perfume of Life) that looked interesting. It was my first time entering a forum and I went in under a
non de plume
and posted a personal anecdote without naming the vintage scent that involved an incident that happened to me in Paris. I was virtually assaulted within minutes of hitting the send button, and much to my amazement, I was "outed" with my real name posted. It seemed that someone had recognized my writing style as I had a regular fragrance column in an industry publication. Many members complained with venom and outrage, en masse, that I should have published the name of the fragrance - which I then felt the need to, out of fear and naïveté. Two days later, I
was made aware by the owner of the specialty store where I purchase my fragrances, who found it curious that several people had come in the day before specifically askin
g for this product, which then sold out within 24 hours. I was fast learning about the internet and fragrance lovers and it left me a bit shaken.
Within a few short years, I was bookmarking wonderful fragrance sites such as:
The Cologne Guy, Basenotes, Perfume 2000, IPBA, Passion for Perfume
, and soon after, literally thousands of fragrance blogs and websites that spawned the internet like a spider's web; its tentacles reaching far-flung countries - some in polar opposition geographically, but the common threads being the love of fragrances. I realized I was not alone! Not by a long shot. Fragrance lovers were reaching out into the scented ether; hungry for contact and information.
What started as a proliferation of passionate perfume lovers has turned, for some, into e-commerce ventures where serious profits can be made. Grey market online sites are swaying some mainstream consumers to purchase fragrance at discounted prices. Also impacted, is the beauty media who have changed their online formats to emulate their online counterparts with blog-style sites of their own.
Sites such as eBay and vintage-targeted websites were offering up hard-to-find classic scents; pieces of history that were shelf-bare in commercial retail outlets. They filled the gap and history for our scented past and offered hope to those who had lost their favourite scents through discontinuations. Many mainstream scents at the time involved flankers and "cutesy" fragrances that were geared towards the Tween and Gen-X markets. With more flankers as new launches, many scents were starting to smell the same. The choices were astounding and the fragrance critics and writers of the internet were becoming very picky by focusing more on the new niche and vintage brands to the exclusion of mainstream fragrances. It was a silent backlash and sent out a very real message to the industry.
With the launch of
Editions de Parfum
in 2000, fragrance industry pioneer
Frederic Malle
forever changed the press-kit landscape when he started to publicize and sell fragrances attached with the names of the perfumers who created them. Today, many would simply assume that acknowledging the creator of a perfume is only fair, but before the Millenium, it was in a word – groundbreaking.
I recall writing a story for
The Entertainment Magazine
a little over a decade ago where I interviewed several top perfumers and asked them to create a hypothetical perfume for celebrities who did not have a scent of their own at that time. After much research, I found this kind of journalism had not been seen before. It was a wonderful opportunity to open their creative doors and minds to the public. Two perfumers included Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, both of whom now actually have their own perfumes. Just a few years later, perfumers were being celebrated around the world with in-depth coverage of their lives, creations and thoughts. Their names are now just as celebrated as the fragrances they created. Creative and challenging stories erupted everywhere, and today, sites have become veritable encyclopedias of valuable information.
What is fascinating is that critics sprung up everywhere, too and most had a public opinion on something. Freedom of speech had reached the web and the world. Fragrance bloggers, some with creative names hiding their true identities, have garnered a following unprecedented in the print world, and cliques and followers formed around the globe. This human congregation of differing personalities and tastes have witnessed an exchange of knowledge and flared public arguments and accusations as it would in any realtime public gathering. It appears that some fragrances, perfumers and individuals have sometimes become public bashing piñatas for fun or boredom or both.
Of course the perfume community cannot lay sole claim to this kind of behavior. Websites and blogs on everything from stamp collecting to photography, music to culinary arts, or just about any other topic on the planet that brings passionate people together can brew all kinds of behavior and results. This power of the invisible majority may have the ability to shut down a hot spot or new niche product launch very quickly. Similarly, their power can also pluck obscure individuals and brands and thrust them into the limelight as well. However far-reaching their power may be, they have little effect on the mainstream fragrance market which typically attracts a very different consumer.
Ticker tape tweets alert us of the new launches to come, no more waiting for glossy beauty publications to announce their arrival. This knowledge has become one of the driving forces amongst writers and bloggers to be the first to "break" a new scent or person unknown before. In fact, it has become an obsession to many. Many fragrance writers know a lot about a scent before its release which sets up a market for curious buyers but also frustrates the fragrance industry and their Public Relations agenda. Imagine working on a fragrance launch for close to a year only to have it panned because of the Perfumer, juice or reputation before it actually reaches the counters by many bloggers who have already moved on to the next best thing. On the other hand, this advanced form of publicity can also set up much curiosity and desire for purchase as well.
Those once generous samples at fragrance counters that were supposed to be gratis hand outs for testing have dwindled immensely, and in some cases, have now become a gift with purchase. Many now purchase fragrance samples online, sell their own, or swap with a friend in order to experience a scent.
The freedom in attaining industry contacts is now immeasurable, with many fragrance websites, magazines and bloggers now having direct contact with fragrance houses, perfumers, retailers and the general public. Home-grown sites are now grabbing the attention of fragrance buyers and mainstream media to seek out the latest releases.
There is no longer a need for snail-mail to reach key people anymore. Today, one can have access to notable fragrance industry people through professional sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Following a quick registration, a member can sign-in and voilà - an entrée to all the key people in the industry by clicking add and cloning someone's contact list. This makes the word "pilfering" a legitimate exercise in notoriety by association. It also opens the doors for the fragrance industry to be more attainable and accessible to their consumers as well.
While some fragrance sites have been able to proffer clever and creative copy that involves brilliant research and highly professional writing styles, other bloggers who went from having a small blog are now self-appointed "experts," "perfumers" consultants who have slapped a bogus title on themselves without working a day in the fragrance industry. Does popularity and a following make one an "expert?" Good fodder for debate.
Granted, generating "hits" on one's website can be a very serious and lucrative path on the business end, but at times, incorrect information is sometimes disseminated as "gospel" and this is not always fact-checked or censored as it would be by Editors in print or the television media. Of course, professionals also have differing opinions on critiques as well, but qualitative research with credible and trusted sources must be enabled which can be time-consuming but necessary in any medium. Some have also experienced plagiarism and legal copyright encroachments as well. It is certainly a new world for the layman.
Reports of interviews that have sometimes included misquotes or suffered injected unreliable personal opinions from the blogger as quotes of the professional have also played out, much to the ignorance of the reader. This no-man's land has also been staked by outlaws who have made all kinds of fabricated claims and even biographies that are not researched which can also be credited on the surface. It is now a free-range hodgepodge of legitimate and talented writers and conversely faux information that spin a range of subjects and titles. It has become necessary for one to be very observant and discerning in order to get to the truth of some statements and their sources.
What is positive, is that there is a plethora of fascinating and informative information on all angles of perfumery which appears to be taking a backseat in mainstream beauty publications. These sites fill a real need and desire for information.
For better or worse, the birth of reality shows and one's desire for their fifteen seconds of fame has gone viral in a concrete way by allowing any individual on the planet or small fragrance house to garner this fame and a following with personal thoughts, opinions and expressions. The ideology of being famous one day has never been more tangible and realistic than today. Bloggers, Twitterers, Facebook, and Youtube critics are included and even emulated to cult status in various industries. Fame, money, and trend-setters can be catapulted from obscurity to being trailblazers if recognized by the mainstream media. Maintaining their "brand" is the challenge however, as the competition is limitless. This cross-over of unknowns and brands can only survive for so long unless the reinvention and investment by professionals allow them to succeed. Homegrown plans must evolve through professional guidance and contacts for sustainability. Reinvention is tantamount to growth as there are millions waiting in the wings with their own original ideas.
What is interesting is how this impact has affected the mindset of the fragrance industry on certain levels. Some have quietly confided that critiquing a scent is a welcome sight. In fact, they are convinced the internet is a breath of fresh air and hope this gratis feedback from fragrance lovers and consumers will impact the creation of scent for the better. Some launches are getting stale and monotonous and this kind of feedback might spur the industry to change their formulations into more creative and abstract blends such as those who are making a name for themselves via the net without any prior fame, advertising, or experience. Their promotion comes strictly from the net and social media, the newest and cheapest form of advertising.
Other fragrance industry folk are just plain insulted. After working for years in their careers and honing their skills through practice, advancement and accreditation, they read something inaccurate by someone who purports to be someone they are not or bashing a fragrance without explanation which gathers momentum with each post and this has caused a lot of anger and frustration in certain circles.
Frederic Malle
There is no doubt that the internet and fragrance lovers and critics have changed the landscape of how we perceive fragrances. There is now an endless source of information to draw upon.
Has it changed mainstream fragrances? No, I don't think so. The change is like a slow-moving train still puffing at the station. Certain brands are copying the niche market by creating expensive niche-style blends but the mainstream market is not unlike a vast mainland, appealing to the masses who pop into a store for something new or repeat sale; their ardour is not as intense or passionate as those who enjoy conversing, comparing and learning all facets of the industry online.
The online fragrance community is the chain of barrier islands directly off the mainland. This community is more select and routinely leans toward specific, harder-to-find brands. Bridges are being built between the two, but this will take time to fully realize. What is happening now is that the mainstream consumer is accumulating fragrance information through mainstream publications with interviews of bloggers which potentially opens the doors to millions of new fragrance lovers and followers.
Marian Bendeth is a Global Fragrance Expert and owner of Sixth Scents. She pioneered the concept of personalized fragrance consultations based on: body chemistry, psychology, fashion sense and lifestyle with the general public in 1989.
As a Fragrance Consultant, she also consults with the Fragrance Industry, Perfumers; Fragrance Buyers, Fragrance Retailers; Global Media and wrote the accredited fragrance course for the Canadian Cosmetics & Careers Association as well as contributed to the Canadian Cosmetic and Toiletry Association online training program.
Amongst her consulting credits are psychological fragrance profiling for the fragrance industry and evaluations for launches. She is regularly featured as a Guest Lecturer, amongst her appearances, at the American Society of Perfumers/Universities/Colleges/Perfumeries and Corporate Fragrance House conferences. She also sits on the Advisory Board on the Cosmetic and Fragrance programs for Seneca College in Toronto Canada.
Marian is a four-time winner of the Media Editorial Awards at the Canadian Fragrance Awards with Basenotes.net and is also a Judge on four Global Fragrance Award Shows.
Ms. Bendeth is regarded as one of the world's leading Fragrance Experts.
Imagine working on a fragrance launch for close to a year only to have it panned because of the Perfumer, juice or reputation before it actually reaches the counters by many bloggers who have already moved on to the next best thing.
Fragrance interpretations are subjective to say the least. While one person might be transported to an ocean vista in the Caribbean, that same scent might remind another of rotting cabbages.
The Proliferation of Perfume Communication and its Impact
February 22, 2012
By Marian Bendeth
Global Fragrance Expert
One might read multiple negative reports on a particular scent. I have read responses underneath that assured the poster they would never even bother to try it now based on their review. This rush to judgement is an odd dilemma. It might appeal and smell fantastic on one of the posters but the power of one shouldn't influence personal taste. Everyone is unique. This freedom of opinion might also involve industry people hidden behind an avatar raving about their own projects and also the possibility that a negative comment might be generated by fifteen different screenames - all penned by one individual with a grudge. Testing fragrance is akin to choosing personal lingerie or undergarments, either for oneself or as a gift. It is as intimate a moment as when the lights are turned off.
The old saying "What is one man's bread is another man's poison" has never been more true than personal choices in scent. There are no right or wrong answers and bloggers are the true experts… of their own opinions!
Once scarce, the volume of niche fragrance launches is now inching very close to the volume of mainstream fragrance launches; and not unlike its counterpart, some are great and others are not so great. True success lies in the nose of the wearer, as only sales will determine the life of a fragrance, brilliant or not. This cyber revolution will ultimately have a trickledown effect but it can be a languid process. From the anti-perfume lobbyists to IFRA, to passionate fragrance lovers who pine for either original, vintage, or new innovative blends; the evolution must ultimately play out and will eventually impact blends, marketing, and appeal.
What has been proven is that small companies can launch brands without a huge advertising and marketing budget and name; an extraordinary feat unheard of a decade ago. I must confess on a personal note, there are times that I do miss those innocent days of no agenda, no ego, no short cuts to self-promotion and fame. No name calling, witnessing retaliations with archaic imagery of marauding villagers banding together donning head gear (pseudonyms) with torches and pitchforks seeking revenge on someone they have never even met. Of course, this not representative of all fragrance lovers nor blogs and websites but they do exist and do taint the joy for others at times. Such is human nature and that wonderful beast which is the net.
Without a doubt, there are many legitimate and passionate fragrance enthusiasts out there with gifted writing skills, fantastic and professional layouts who dare to uncover many subjects mainstream Beauty Editors wouldn't dream of exploring by filling a very real and vacant gap of stimulating thoughts and ground-breaking ideas.
For better or worse, the way we smell fragrance and exchange ideas has been improved and has become widely accessible on a multitude of subjects. The Internet has brought global fragrance lovers together, connecting them through a common passion and revolutionizing the dissemination and perpetuating fragrance facts and sometimes, myths.
What would we do without it?
Fragrance interpretations are subjective to say the least. While one person might be transported to an ocean vista in the Caribbean, that same scent might remind another of rotting cabbages. Thank goodness for freedom of speech. We have the opportunity to express our joy or dismay on a scent but it is the way it is expressed that can impact others.


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Consider a list partitioned table
PARTITIONED__SOURCE_TBL on column
period, and non-partitioned table
SOURCE_TBL also having the same columns. Assume all tables are adequately indexed.
Set 1:
SELECT * FROM PARTITIONED__SOURCE_TBL WHERE period = <some value>;
Total cost = [Cost to insert rows into partitioned table] + [Cost to pull data from a specific partition]
'Cost to insert rows into partitioned table': Would this be higher for a non-partitioned table?
'Cost to pull data from a specific partition': Should be minimal as you are basically pulling data from a logical table rather than using an index to filter out the records
Set 2:
SELECT * FROM SOURCE_TBL WHERE period = <some value>;
Total cost = [Cost to insert into non-partitioned table] + [Cost to perform a full table scan, filter data row-wise and retrieve a required data ]
'Cost to perform a full table scan, filter data row-wise and retrieve a required data': I feel this would be higher than pulling data from a partition as we are pulling data from a single partition at a time, so Oracle needs to look at a single partition (subset of the table).
Now as both above sets return the same required data.. which approach is considered better..? As @Phil has mentioned below, a good indexed table should be better than having a partition for better performance. Note that we already have the license for partitioning so that is not a factor here.


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When asked about the headphones that represent the best value for money in this hobby's top tier, any well-versed audiophile would probably mention the the HE-500 and the HD600.
When I think about these two, I envision a sort of changing of the guard. I see an older Michael Jordan, still as wily and skillful as ever, standing next to the younger, flashier Kobe Bryant. This analogy is valid (at least in my mind) because of the differing technologies used in both; the "standard" dynamic driver in the HD600, and the planar magnetic driver of the HE-500. Of course, planar technology been around for quite a while, but a recent resurgence has put such phones in the forefront of attention once more. The new crop of phones have refined the drivers to deliver awesome performance.
The HD600's performance is from standard. For over a decade, it's been a standard bearer for top tier performance without spending the small fortunes this new crop of headphones require. I bought my HD600 off the FS forum of this site for a price that made click buy without even batting an eyelid. In the day or two before it arrived, I exchanged what must have been dozens of PMs with members who have owned the HD600, and have gone up to phones such as the HD800, HE-6, etc. and have found that the difference is relatively minimal when compared to the phenomenal leap in price. The same applies to the HE-500, though it retails at a few hundred more than the HD600.
In terms of looks, the HE-500 is like a Lamborghini compared to the HD600's Toyota Corolla aesthetics. The HE-500 is built from metal all around, and just spanks the HD600's plastic construction. Unfortunately the Lambo/Corolla metaphor also applies to the overall practicality of the two phones. The HD600's construction and shape follow function over form, preferring comfort over the HE-500's relatively poor ergonomics. The HE-500 is quite heavy, and the pads don't quite caress the ears like the HD600's do, even with the velours.
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The Sound
The sound signatures of both headphones are somewhat similar in that they share a more laid back sound. They both offer a relatively smooth response, with capable bass and extended, smooth treble.
There are significant differences, however.
First impressions of the HE-500...it's remarkably similar to the HD600, with slightly more shimmer to the sound and slightly more visceral bass impact. I also thought "wow, so these are the Ortho Mids everyone talks about..." Vocals are about as magical as on the HD600, but the HD600's way of warmly embracing you with the singer's voice is absent here.
The sound seem more cavernous (not in a good way) vs the HD600 as well.
As for drivability, the HE-500 operates very well from my amp. I was worried that I would need a separate line from my power company, so that was a pleasant surprise.
Song Comparisons
I've used a set of tracks to evaluate the abilities of these headphones. Notes are under each song.
Song #1: Oakland UFO - The Flashbulb - MP3 320
The first thing that strikes you is the natural presentation of the drums in the HD600. I've played the drum set since I was six years old, and they are represented fully here. Despite the warmer presentation, transparency is top notch and every slight hi-hat strike is clearly audible. I'm noticing that the sound space is more 3D than the HE-500 due to better height, but it ultimately falls short of the width of the HE-500. I noted earlier that the HE-500 has a more cavernous sound. I'm attributing to the fact that the center channel doesn't seem to be quite as represented. The HE-500 also has a more visceral bass impact that makes the kick drum better felt. The biggest advantage the HE-500 has over the HD600 is in the percieved clarity department, where its greater treble response propels it over the top. The side effect is that percussion seems a bit thinner.
Winner: HE-500. The more open sound, combined with the more impactful bass, was simply more appealing on this track.
Song #2: The Girl - City and Colour - MP3 320
(I'm already starting to find the HE-500 very uncomfortable by this point)
The HE-500 does a great job at portraying spaciousness here, but the mids are quite forward - and this is coming from someone who really likes the HD600's mids. While the mids are very clear, switching to HD600 uncovers extra vocal depth and warmth, while retaining the same transparency. The guitar strums carry about the same amount of detail in both phones, but the HD600 has significantly less bass (which may be a result of the HE-500 headache I have going on right now).
Winner: HD600.
Song #3: Come Healing - Leonard Cohen - MP3 320
I chose this song because 1) Leonard Cohen is awesome, and 2) the song is a great test for bass performance. Leonard's voice is, IMO, one of the hardest to accurately portray due to the delicate balance and texture that's required to pull off that raspy croon.
The HE-500 did a good deal more justice to Leonard's voice because of its more spacious sound and shorter decay time. The HD600's longer decay did no favors here, adding extra reverb to the vocals. This hampered the overall experience of the song. The HE-500 also separated the female vocals better, giving them more dynamics and heightening the engagement factor.
Winner: HE-500.
Song #4 : Stank - Lenny White, et al - FLAC 24/172 - Binaural track to test soundstage
The actual track isn't on youtube, but the album demo is:
(I'm sweating bullets under the weight of the HE-500. My eyeballs are going numb, and I can't stop farting. I can't keep this up much longer)....
Given the HE-500's more open sound sig, I was expecting total dominance here. Not so! The HD600 not only managed to match the HE-500 at throwing sound cues off into the distance, but it also succeeded at presenting a more coherent soundstage. Add in the better percussion timbre, and the HD600 wins this one pretty easily.
Winner: HD600
Song #5: Stubborn Love - The Lumineers - MP3 320
One of the reasons I love this track, and album, is because it's one of the few recordings that actually convey the vibe of a live performance.
The HE-500 is immediately lacking in this respect. The HD600 just presents a more wholesome sound stage, more dynamic vocals, and better timbre on the cymbals, drums, and guitars. The lead singer's voice sounds more natural as well, versus the more glaring/etched presentation of the HE-500.
Winner: HD600
I made it. I finally got to the last song. I'm now hunchbacked and I walk with a limp, but I finally finished the review. I had to take a massage break in between each A/B, but I made it. I wonder if this is what it feels like to be Atlas.
Exaggerations aside, both these phones are fantastic. IMO, they should not be missed on the journey to the top, whatever that may be for you. Despite the HD600's age, it's still got plenty of moves to show the younger contestants in this era. The HE-500, while great, still has a bit of a ways to go before it can fully take over the reigns in this market segment.
One HUGE deal breaker for me is the HE-500's ergonomics, or lack thereof. I started to feel the fatigue set in after less than an hour, and it got progressively worse. I just don't see myself investing such a sizeable sum on something that brings such discomfort, no matter how good the sound.
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More Concise Comparison (April 5th)
I'm only vocal about the HE-500 because I imagine there are others in my shoes, who have saved up X dollars and are willing to spend it on the right phone. I feel as if certain issues with the HE-500 are brushed under the rug, and when people like myself attempt to bring it to light, we are shushed. I've repeatedly been specific about why I find the HD600 better than the HE-500, but others are only content to say that they find the HE-500 better in every way.
Here is a concise list of the things the HE-500 fails at:
1) Soundstage height and depth. The HD600 is not only just as wide, but it is taller and has a greater sense of depth.
2) Upper mid oriented vocals. The vocals here are ultimately too forward and lack true vocal depth, whereas the HD600 takes a step back and allows you to hear deeper into the singers voice. I gave an example of this in my review.
3) The HE-500 also falls behind in overall timbre. Instruments don't sound quite "right", especially percussion and treble related instruments, like cymbals.
What the HE-500 is good at:
1) Clarity and spaciousness. The HE-500 has somewhat drawn back lower mids and more shimmery treble, so this is great for the apprent clarity.
2) Great bass extension. The bass has a very nice visceral feel to it, where it is more felt than heard. I feel if the HE-500 shipped with better pads, it would be a much improved phone.
3) Treble?? Like I mentioned earlier, it has a greater treble response than the HD600. Some might think it's better due to the increased treble quantity, I think the way it was integrated with the upper mids throws off the timbre. For instance, my DT880 has even more treble than the HE-500, yet it has better overall timbre.
4) Looks. It's quite a sexy phone.
The HE-500's sound stage (and overall sound) compared to the the HD600's can be described as such:
Imagine two rooms of equal size/dimensions. One room is furnished as a family room, while the other is a bachelor's living room. The family room has a 40 inch television, along with a few couches, side tables, and plush chairs. The bachelor's living room has an 80 - inch television, but only a tiny leather sofa. On first glance the bachelor pad may seem more open and appealing, but over time you begin to notice its lack of charm and functionality. The family room now seems like a much more practical and useful space. Then, to compound the issue, you start to notice that the bachelor pad has somewhat short ceilings that you occasionally bump your head on.
That pretty much sums up my thoughts on the two.


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THE Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) that came into force in June last year unifies all previous laws governing the management and maintenance of common properties in stratified – condos and high-rise – buildings, explains Wong Kok Soo.
Wong is an adviser to the Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector of Malaysia and consultant to the National House Buyers Association.
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> Failure to pay within 14 days from date of service of billing incurs interest not exceeding 10% a year on daily rest until payment is made.
> Any restriction or action against a defaulter shall include his family or any chargee, assignee, successor-in-title, lessee, tenant or occupier of his unit.
> A defaulters' list showing the amounts owed can be displayed on notice boards.
> A managing body can deactivate the defaulter's electromagnetic access device without prior notice. The defaulter can be asked to sign a register upon every entry/exit. A fee not exceeding RM50 can be charged for reactivation of the device upon settlement of arrears.
> Use of common facilities/services, including car park bays, can be suspended.
> A managing body can demand payment of arrears by issuing the prescribed regulation Form 11 (used by developers and joint management bodies) or Form 20 (used by management corporations).
> A defaulter who fails to comply with such a notice of demand commits a criminal offence, and upon conviction, without reasonable excuse, can be fined up to RM5,000 or jailed for not more than three years, or both.
> The defaulter can be further fined up to RM50 for every day the offence continues after conviction.
> If the debt due is not settled within the stated 14-day period in the notice of demand, the managing body can file a claim in the Strata Management Tribunal to recover the sum. Failure to comply with an award made by the tribunal is a criminal offence and, upon conviction, the defaulter can be fined up to RM250,000 or jailed for not more than three years, or both. The defaulter can also be further fined up to RM5,000 for every day the offence continues after conviction.
Chang Kim Loong, for one, lauds the provisions under the Act.
Chang Kim Loong, honorary secretary-general of the National House Buyers Association (HBA). said only in Malaysia are people rewarded for paying late.
As the National House Buyers Association (HBA) honorary secretary-general points out, proper maintenance and efficient management depends on a steady flow of payments to the common fund, so repeated failure to make those payments can wreck the whole strata development scheme.
However, he feels that there is room for improvement. The HBA, he adds, has proposed some 20 amendments to the Act and its regulations to "plug the loopholes" and address inconsistencies.
"We've seen the practical application of the Act's laws. There are teething problems so we've made our recommendations to the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry," he says, though he declines to elaborate on those recommendations.
But no matter how sound the law, it won't solve anything unless strictly enforced, he stresses.
Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association president Datuk Seri F.D. Iskandar agrees.
"Regardless of the provisions provided in the law, problems will persist without proper monitoring and enforcement," he says.
He does feel, though, that the penalties imposed under the Act will go a long way towards encouraging unit owners to pay their fees.
"The penalties will nudge many to settle their dues and address the 'why should I pay' attitude," he says.
He adds that the provisions in the new Act have given much needed recourse to developers, joint management bodies and management corporations, as they will be able to file claims with the Strata Management Tribunal.
"With further provisions to recover sums owed, including the option to auction off defaulters' movable property, it is likely that the long-standing non-payment issue will be reduced."
Wong actually thinks the provisions don't go far enough. Instead of just moveable property, he says the law should provide for the seizure and public auction of the actual unit belonging to a defaulter if arrears reach a set limit.
Such a measure will have a strong deterrent effect. Singapore does this and high-rises there are free from the problem of fee defaulters, he says.
While Building Managers Association of Malaysia (BMAM) deputy president Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok agrees – "There must be an effective process of recovery. Once the property is auctioned off, the balance can go back to the owner," he says – the HBA's Chang does not, saying that giving the tribunal powers of public auction would be "too drastic".
Managing director of Yap Burgess Rawson International managing director Wong Kok Soo.
Doing so, he feels, would be unfair and cause too much hardship, as there would be legal and technical complications that a layperson wouldn't be able to undertake.
"Ordering an auction is a complex and serious matter that should only be dealt with by a full-fledged court. If a defaulter only owes RM25,000 and his unit is worth RM500,000, a tribunal would be ill-equipped to deal with related issues like bank collateral vis-à-vis indebtedness and price of sale," he points out.
The point of the quasi-legal form of redress offered by the tribunal is to offer easy, cheap and speedy justice while sparing the parties involved from having to go to court, he says.
"Although it doesn't have the power to order that the stratified property belonging to defaulters be auctioned off, such a remedy is still possible through the normal legal process.
"The tribunal's award can be enforced by applying to the High Court for foreclosure of the property to recover all arrears," Chang points out.
Sometimes, taking matters into court can help, says senior lawyer Roger Tan.
Although the Act defines defaulting on fees payment as a crime, Tan notes that, to date, nobody has ever been charged in court for this offence.
"Management bodies can pressure their residents to pay by deactivating their access devices and so on. But this may create more tension.
"So perhaps the most effective way to curb defaulters is to prosecute them," he suggests.
After all, it is unfair on the law-abiding residents who regularly pay the charges when defaulters are not punished, he points out.
Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/03/13/are-you-aware-youre-committing-a-crime/


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Episode 12: Going Postal
12: Going Postal
Release Date: Sept. 11, 2006
Running Time: 76 min.
Listen Now: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version
Strap on the mailbag and hitch up the wagon! We deliver our verdict on Thurn & Taxis, the 2006 Spiel de Jahres winner, and Big Top, a circus themed variant of a card game classic.
News & Notes: Asterix & Obelix, Sudoku: Battle of the Masters, Iliade
The List: Thurn & Taxis, Big Top
Backshelf Spotlight: Chainsaw Warrior, Samurai
Truckloads of Goober: World of Warcraft: The Board Game
Game Sommelier: Five games for hard cord gamblers that will pull them away from the slots or tables.
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
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Game News & Notes
Asterix & Obelix BGG Entry
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Sudoku: Battle of the Masters BGG Entry
Knizia designed game cashing in on the puzzle craze
Simply Ingenious: Travel Edition BGG Entry
Tiny version of the great abstract classic
Iliade BGG Entry
Strategy card game based on Homer's epic.
The List
Big Top BGG entry
Circus themed variant of the classic card game Fan Tan.
Thurn & Taxis BGG entry
2006 Spiel de Jahres winner. Postal route building in Central Europe.
Backshelf Spotlight:
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Chainsaw Warrior BGG Entry
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Samurai BGG Entry
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Truckloads of Goober
World of Warcraft: The Boardgame BGG Entry
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Game Sommelier
The Challenge:
Dave must find five games for hard core gamblers that will pull them away from the slots or the craps table. The games cannot be obvious gambling game clones, but they can have gambling mechanics.
|Dave's List
Stephen's Vote
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Next week's challenge:
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