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Dear Green Country Village community,
As we begin to plan for fall and winter celebrations, Green Country Village has established precautionary measures to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and help keep residents and employees safe. We realize the upcoming weeks are traditionally a time of family gatherings and special events, yet the health and safety of our employees and residents remain our top priority.
Our community continues to follow the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities. We also encourage our employees, residents and their families to follow the additional protocols provided for fall and winter celebrations:
- When possible, host events outdoors instead of indoors.
- Limit the number of invited guests.
- Follow social distancing guidelines.
- Encourage guests to bring their own face mask, hand sanitizer and other supplies.
Of special importance, if you are planning in-person holiday gatherings with people outside of your household, consider asking all guests to strictly avoid contact with people outside of their households for 14 days before the gathering. This will help reduce the risk of exposure.
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California has fared better than most states in rolling out the new healthcare law. The state spent years gearing up for the launch of a new insurance exchange that has enrolled more than 625,000 people in health plans since the Affordable Care Act opened for business on Oct. 1, in addition to more than 1.2 million newly enrolled in the state's Medicaid program.
But one group will be left out no matter how well state officials manage implementation of the ACA: undocumented immigrants, who are barred from accessing federal subsidies to buy insurance through the ACA, or enrolling in California's Medicaid program, which is funded by state and federal funds.
A new bill proposed in the state senate this month aims to change that. Under legislation called the Health for All Act, undocumented immigrants could qualify for Medicaid coverage paid fully by the state. Those earning too much to qualify for Medicaid would be able to access an insurance exchange offering state-funded subsidies. The bill has been introduced by Democratic State Sen. Ricardo Lara.
An estimated 1 million undocumented immigrants in California are currently uninsured, and many receive health care through emergency rooms or low-cost or free clinics. But the new healthcare law will reduce federal payments to healthcare providers that provide uncompensated care to the uninsured. That's because in theory, providers will need less compensation as more Americans get insurance through the law. But in states like California that have large undocumented populations, hospitals and clinics are worried they will not be able to make up for the lost funding.
"This is an issue that has been a concern at many clinics and non-profit hospitals and a whole host of other folks in the medical industry who feel that we're going to have to be pro-active," says Lara. "If we're going to fully implement the ACA, the conversation has to include this vulnerable population."
Coverage for undocumented immigrants was hotly contested in the debate that preceded passage of the ACA. The final law expressly forbids the use of federal funds to finance coverage for immigrants here illegally. But California has already begun offering other public services to undocumented immigrants, while federal immigration reform remains stalled in Congress. In 2013, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law allowing undocumented immigrants to receive state driver's licenses. The state also allows those without legal status to receive state financial aid for college.
Healthcare coverage is just another step toward recognizing that undocumented immigrants play a vital role in the state economy, says Lara, whether they have legal status or not. "We understand that ensuring that they are incorporated into our society allows them to contribute more to our economy. California has led the way where the federal government continues to fail." Lara says his bill already has 16 co-sponsors in the state senate.

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Ruskin, John, 'The Ruskin Art Collection at Oxford: Catalogues, Notes and Instructions', Edward T. Cook and Alexander Wedderburn, eds, The Works of John Ruskin: Library Edition, 39 (London: George Allen, 1903-1912), 21, cat. Working Series no. I.34-37


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Scott has done 500+ interviews with diverse publications around the world. Is yours next?
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Before installing the LifeKeeper Oracle Recovery Kit, be sure you are familiar with the product prerequisites listed above, as well as the installation/configuration procedure outlined in the section Installing and Configuring LifeKeeper with Oracle.
Upgrading Recovery Kit from Previous Version
You may upgrade from the previous version of the LifeKeeper Oracle Recovery Kit software while preserving your resource hierarchies.
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King Louis
King Louis is an Indica dominant hybrid cannabis, whose genetics are not known yet. It produces sticky looking dark brown and green colored buds. King Louis is a very potent strain with a THC level of around 23.04 percent. It has a very strong and calming high that relaxes you and makes you feel sleepy. Smoking King Louis will also make you hungry, which is why it is a good antidote for lack of appetite, as it stimulates hunger. It has a pungent aroma that is a mixture of diesel, pine and earthy scents. It has a strong flavor as well and you can feel a blend of earthy, pine and diesel flavors in your mouth while smoking King Louis. Due to its relaxing effect, it is a good cure of anxiety and stress of various kinds. In addition to that, people experiencing an irregularity in their bowel movements can also use this safe strain to get relief from their problem. Medical patients suffering from insomnia and chronic pain can also rely on this strain for getting relief from their issues.


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Frank Ocean has published an emotional piece on his Tumblr page in response to the tragic shooting that took place in Orlando at Pulse Nightclub. The note is short but addresses some real issues, such as lack of acceptance for the LGBTQ community and the struggles they face daily. He reflects even on his family, mentioning transphobic behavior committed by his own father. Ocean has been relatively out of the public eye, and keeping quiet. There are rumors about him working on new music, which fans anxiously await, but in the mean time, we are glad he has spoken up about such an important issue.
You can read his post below:
I read in the paper that my brothers are being thrown from rooftops blindfolded with their hands tied behind their backs for violating sharia law. I heard the crowds stone these fallen men if they move after they hit the ground. I heard it's in the name of God. I heard my pastor speak for God too, quoting scripture from his book. Words like abomination popped off my skin like hot grease as he went on to describe a lake of fire that God wanted me in. I heard on the news that the aftermath of a hate crime left piles of bodies on a dance floor this month. I heard the gunman feigned dead among all the people he killed. I heard the news say he was one of us. I was six years old when I heard my dad call our transgender waitress a faggot as he dragged me out a neighborhood diner saying we wouldn't be served because she was dirty. That was the last afternoon I saw my father and the first time I heard that word, I think, although it wouldn't shock me if it wasn't. Many hate us and wish we didn't exist. Many are annoyed by our wanting to be married like everyone else or use the correct restroom like everyone else. Many don't see anything wrong with passing down the same old values that send thousands of kids into suicidal depression each year. So we say pride and we express love for who and what we are. Because who else will in earnest? I daydream on the idea that maybe all this barbarism and all these transgressions against ourselves is an equal and opposite reaction to something better happening in this world, some great swelling wave of openness and wakefulness out here. Reality by comparison looks grey, as in neither black nor white but also bleak. We are all God's children, I heard. I left my siblings out of it and spoke with my maker directly and I think he sounds a lot like myself. If I being myself were more awesome at being detached from my own story in a way I being myself never could be. I wanna know what others hear, I'm scared to know but I wanna know what everyone hears when they talk to God. Do the insane hear the voice distorted? Do the indoctrinated hear another voice entirely?


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Editres is a tool that allows users and application developers to view the full widget hierarchy of any X Toolkit application that speaks the Editres protocol.
... part of T2, get it here
URL: https://www.X.org
Author: X.org Foundation {http://www.X.org}
Maintainer: Rene Rebe <rene [at] t2-project [dot] org>
License: OpenSource
Status: Stable
Version: 1.0.9
Remark: Does cross compile (as setup and patched in T2).
Download: http://xorg.freedesktop.org/releases/individual/app/ editres-1.0.9.tar.xz
T2 source: editres.cache
T2 source: editres.desc
Build time (on reference hardware): 2% (relative to binutils)2
Installed size (on reference hardware): 0.11 MB, 9 files
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Endeavour's STS-59 crew took this look, on April 18, 1994, at the north and south Forks of the Shenandoah River. North is to the left. Seen in sunglint, the South Fork (top) and the North Fork (bottom) of the Shenandoah meet at upper left; Front Royal, Virginia is just above the combined rivers at the junction. Massanutten Mountain, covered by reddish-brown fallen leaves of the George Washington National Forest, separates the river forks in springtime view. Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail run along the Blue Ridge from upper left to mid-scene right, NE to SW. Passage Creek flows toward upper left in the interior, Fort Valley of Massanutten, finally reaching the Shenandoah's north fork.I-66 enters this view from the top left center, from Washington.
At center left are the scars of two limestone quarries, which have now grown larger and threaten the Cedar Creek Civil War battlefield just left of the junction between I-66 and I-81. The Alleghenies form the mountain barrier to the west (bottom). Signal Knob is the promontory at the left (north) end of Massanutten; it was a critical Confederate observation point prior to the Cedar Creek battle in October 1864. Across this scene, Stonewall Jackson played out his masterful Valley Campaign in spring 1862. Employing audacity and rapid, unpredictable movements on interior lines, Jackson's 17,000 men marched 646 miles (1,040 km) in 48 days and won several minor battles as they successfully engaged three Union armies (52,000 men), preventing them from reinforcing the Union offensive against Richmond.
Whenever one looks out the cabin window, the sweep of history and Earth's natural beauty can nearly overwhelm an astronaut. But our work on Space Radar Lab 1 pulled us reluctantly away. Hope this view will inspire you to make time for a hike on the AT or up Massanutten.


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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado landlord will let dogs with good references live in the apartment he rents, but not anyone who backs Donald Trump.
Mark Holmes warned Trump voters not to call in an ad he placed last week for the two-bedroom apartment that's part of his home in Grand Junction.
The 62-year-old told The Daily Sentinel that he doesn't know what to do anymore about the possibility of the GOP front-runner getting elected but that he doesn't want to live upstairs from someone who backs Trump.
One caller accused Holmes of discrimination, but excluding renters based on their political affiliation isn't prohibited by federal law like barring them based on sex or race.
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Soccer Stars Help Launch UN-Inter Milan Partnership To Help Young People
United Nations, Nov 28 2012 – Soccer stars Luis Figo and Francesco Toldo were at the United Nations today for the launch of a new partnership between the world body and the charitable organization Inter Campus, which the Italian soccer team Internazionale Milano (Inter Milan) runs to help disadvantaged youth.
The retired players spoke of their involvement in the charity, which is currently helping 10,000 children in need in 25 countries worldwide with its soccer-based social and cooperation programmes – and will open a campus in Tunisia with the UN Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP).
"It is a fantastic partnership for us (that) will give us great credibility in the work we are doing," Mr. Figo, a midfielder who played for Inter Milan, among other teams, and was chosen to play for his native Portugal more than any other player in history, said in an interview with the UN News Centre. He spoke of the partnership being "for life," adding that the UN could give Inter Campus the "right support and the right partners to continue to develop."
Mr. Toldo spoke of how Inter Campus works in many of the same areas of the world where the UN is equally deeply committed to advancing peace, security and development agendas – not least in the Middle East, where he said the charity had used soccer to bring together 100 Israeli and 100 Palestinian children.
"Initially, when these children entered the football pitch, the Israelis and Palestinians occupied opposite sides," Mr. Toldo, a retired goalkeeper from Italy, whose 20-year career included nine seasons with Inter Milan, said in a separate interview. "But when we gave them footballs and Inter shirts, they immediately mixed and played together."
The Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace, Wilfried Lemke, said that Inter Milan had become a "role model" for other soccer clubs that were now beginning to do more in the field of "social responsibility."
"We are focusing on how we can use sport as a tool for development and peace," he said of the UN's efforts in this area, as he briefed reporters at UN Headquarters. "And there, we need role models."
Italy's Ambassador to the UN, Cesare Maria Ragaglini, said the Inter Campus initiative had given children in some of the world's most disadvantaged countries, including many torn apart by war, the "right to play and the right to smile." Throughout the day, the players highlighted programmes in such countries as Angola, Venezuela and Brazil.
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti founded Inter Campus in 1996, and operations began a year later. Run today by Mr. Moratti's daughter, Carlotta Moratti, the charity partners not only with local non-governmental agencies, but also private sector businesses, which cover programme costs.
Mr. Figo said that he got involved in Inter Campus not only because he thought it a worthy cause, but because he too felt good when he saw the results. "I know we cannot change the world, but if we can change the life – in this case of thousands of kids – the satisfaction is huge," he said. "I think that the community of football has a responsibility in terms of social integration," he added. Mr. Toldo said he liked the idea of "giving back" to youth who did not have hope.


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Garden Bloom Day: October: The Last of the Dahlias 3
The dahlias are on their way to being a distant memory. There's a few tiny blooms left, but at the beginning of the month, the battery died in the watering timer during a heat wave, and, while they were nearing the end of their life cycle, that really helped them along. It really makes me cherish the present, how amazing they are for a short time. While I did try to take them out and give them away as much as possible, dahlias really show me the fragility of the present moment. continue reading »


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New approach challenges old ideas about plant species and biomass
For decades, scientists have believed that a relationship exists between how much biomass plant species produce and how many species can coexist.
This idea comes from a 1970s study that showed as plant biomass produced – called plant productivity - in a system increased, so did the number of plant species – referred to as plant richness - to a point. After that point, the number of plant species is thought to decline.
When plotted on a graph, the resulting line forms a hump shape, with maximum species richness occurring at the point of intermediate productivity.
Now it's time to get over the hump, according to new research in the current issue of the journal Science.
Stanley Harpole, assistant professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at Iowa State University, was part of the team researching productivity and richness, and he says the research doesn't support that relationship.
"This hump pattern that everyone thought was true ... it just isn't there," said Harpole. "This hump was the hypothesis for a long time, but it just isn't supportable."
Harpole says that the amount of biomass is one of the more important components of an ecosystem, so there will be worldwide interest in this research.
"Ecologists have long been interested in this relationship between how many plants there are and how much they produce," said Harpole. "For years they [scientists] have been plotting correlations looking at the relationship of biomass to species richness."
There was no 'hump' shape, according to Harpole. In fact, after plotting the data from all the sites, only one of the 65 sites showed a hump-shaped pattern.
"And that is supposed to be the 'true' pattern?" said Harpole.
Harpole believes the original work that led to the predictions for a hump shape was good research, and it showed a correlation between richness and productivity. But it didn't show cause-and-effect relationships.
"Hundreds of papers have talked about this and it has become fixed in researchers' heads that this is a true pattern," said Harpole.
The lead author of the paper is Peter Adler from Utah State University who is part of a Nutrient Network (NutNet) team that he, Harpole and others established.
The study is the first major paper produced by NutNet, a worldwide, ecological research group of more than 70 scientists on five continents that works cooperatively on studies of this kind.
Previous studies with global implications were often limited because disparate groups used different methods to collect data, leading to sometimes different conclusions.
NutNet's standardized methods eliminate those inconsistencies.
"We use the same experiment, the same design, the same measurements were taken, the species were counted in the same way, and the biomass was clipped in the same say," said Harpole. "It is important that you do everything in the same way."
When the results from NutNet's 65 research sites came in, the results were clear.
Harpole said the NutNet group wasn't trying to prove anyone wrong, but just hoped for clearer understanding.
"This is exciting science to me," he said. "We are just trying to figure out what is going on. How the world works. That is what we really wanted to know."
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Every now and again you should go out of your comfort zone to get a new perspective on things. Or so they say. I love my comfort zone, it took me 43 years to build the damned thing after all, so please leave me be, will you?
But things break and in this particular case the screen of my trusty old Samsung Galaxy S2 went dark, literally. I brought the phone in for repairs and grabbed the only test-device left at work as a temporary replacement. It was a Samsung Omnia 7 with Windows Phone 7. Now look at this little droid-boy getting pushed out of his comfort zone!
I've been using it for 5 days now, so why not make a small list of what sucks and what's great? Here goes:
What sucks:
- The browser.
It's notI can't live without Firefox Mobile, but boy does Mobile IE7 suck. - No Internet connection sharing (not over USB, not over Bluetooth, not over WiFi)
- The fact that the phone doesn't present itself as a USB storage device when I connect it over USB with my Ubuntu netbook
- The lack of an SD card slot
- I can't login with my Live ID (my ancient Hotmail address) on my phone (but it does work in Zune), which means I can't install applications from the Marketplace (I'm asked to call support! Seriously?)
- The fact that after installing Zune on my work PC and then waiting until I got home because Zune doesn't do proxies, I still wasn't able to upgrade to Windows Phone 7.5 (which does have Internet connection sharing and a more decent browser)
- There's no way to reliably fetch information from the Exchange servers at work. Every once in a while mail gets downloaded, but in general there's error code 8501001D ruining my Exchange experience
What's great? Just one bullet point actually;
- The UI!
Really, despite my grievances about how poorly the device integrates with the outside world, my general feeling about Windows Phone is positive, and that is because Metro really is that great! The screens are sober, with lots of space and a prominent place for content (text & typography). Applications scroll horizontally to display different views and it's the typography that makes this pretty discoverable. The graphics effects and sound add to the great responsive "feel" of the UI. And tiles are a radical break form the icon-based approach that is typical of iOS (and Android, classic Mac OS, Windows 3.11 and …), you could compare them to widgets (as seen on Android), but without the anarchy and clutter.
So yeah, really, I ♥ Metro! I hope Google (Android), Mozilla (b2g) and Ubuntu (Unity) take clues from what is, in my view, a pretty radical break in graphical user interface design, because I would love the computing environments in my comfort zone to be more about content and less about chrome as well!


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Woman Films Sudden Volcano Eruption While on Hike (VIDEO)
Imagine going on vacation only to find yourself running for your life from an active volcano. One TikToker recently experienced just that — and managed to capture it all on video.
In late October, Lillie-Louise Isabella, a.k.a. @lilielouiselias on TikTok, shared the incredible footage of her escaping a volcanic eruption while on vacation in Sicily, Italy.
"POV: [You're] on a family hike and suddenly the volcano erupts. Didn't expect that to happen lol," she captioned the now-viral clip.
The video shows the Berlin native eating snow before witnessing smoke come out of the top of the nearby volcano. Dark smoke fills the air as she and an apparent family member begin running down the steep incline while ash floats through the sky. At one point, a rock or large chunk of ash is seen barreling towards the pair.
The video has so far gained more than 10 million views.
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On Nov. 1, Isabella uploaded a follow-up video in which she confirmed that the volcano seen in the viral clip was Mount Etna in Sicily, which became active in late 2020.
The new TikTok clip shows raw footage of the eruption, including Isabella and her group's audible reactions of sheer terror. According to the TikTok user, her family is safe and nobody was injured.
Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, erupted for the 50th time this past year according to Space.com. Though highly active, Etna doesn't typically pose a danger to nearby inhabited areas.
Mount Etna dates back all the way to 1500 B.C. and features two types of eruptive activity, including persistent explosive eruptions, with small lava emissions from one of four craters, and flank eruptions that erupt away from its primary area, in fissures.


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Motley Crue Releases 'Sex' For 24 Hour Free Download
It's been a long while since we've heard Motley Crue get back together for a new album, too long some would say. But fear not, fans-o-crue. The boys were back together in February in what Tommy Lee calls "the Atrium" — his own personal studio located in Calabasas, Calif. — in order to record their newest track, 'Sex'.
'Sex' is the first Crue studio track we've been introduced to since the 2008 release of 'Saints Of Los Angeles.' And here's the good news: the band is releasing the song for a free download via their website… but only for 24 hours, so get going! We've already showed you the preview, now get the whole thing!
In speaking with VH1 Radio Network's Dave Basner back in March, the Crue's bassist and lead songwriter Nikki Sixx spoke of the new track, saying, 'It sounds very much like it's off of the first record. And that was definitely on purpose. I've been writing very simple riffs for the last year and focusing on how these riffs would work for Vince [Neil], basically, and took it in the studio with Tommy and Mick [Mars] and the thing just came alive.
Also, in speaking of 'Sex', however, this time too AOL's Noisecreep, Tommy Lee said, 'I think Nikki is partially right. It's got a retro Crue kind of vibe to it — a simplistic riff. But I also think the song has a modern sound to it. There's some cool analog synths in it and a beat that is really funky and modern. Overall, I think that 'Sex' sounds like 2012 and that makes me really happy.'
The famous drummer added, "At the end of the day, it's a great summertime song that's going to have everybody screaming along to it on this upcoming tour." That's right, the upcoming tour! Beginning July 20, Motley Crue will be towing along side famed rockers and make-up wearers Kiss.


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The 2018 Kia Sorento is one of the hottest and most popular midsize crossover SUV's currently on the market. It has tremendous marks when it comes to value, affordability, technological abilities, and safety. The advancements to the power of the vehicle offer much in the way of power, and the sleek aesthetic features help to give the Sorento a classy look.
There are seven different models made available to consumers, each of which now offers Rear-Camera Display. The base model is the Sorento L. It includes a projection of 21 miles-per-gallon in city driving, and 28 miles-per-gallon on the highway. The starting price for this model begins at $25,900. On the other end of the spectrum is the Sorento SXL V6 — starring at $44,500. The mileage varies on this model — as it gets approximately 18 miles-per-gallon within city driving, and 25 miles-per-gallon via the highway. The SXL V6 has a 3.3L engine equipped with a 24-valve V6. As such, the vehicle operates with 290 HP at 6,400 RPM.
The L model utilizes a standard 2.4L four-cylinder engine. It gets 185 HP with 6,000 RPM. When looking at the comprehensive slate of models made available with the Sorento, the SXL V6 is joined by the LX V6, the EX V6, and the SX V6 as having 290 HP. The LX mirrors that of the L (185 HP). The one model with its own individual trait is the EX — possessing 240 HP at 6,000 RPM. The potency of the V6 engine is quite impressive — as it offers considerable punch and acceleration. For its class, the gas mileage is also at the top of the field when compared to other competitors.
The front-wheel-drive Sorento models have a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. All-wheel-drive versions can tow 5,000 pounds. Essentially, the car has enough power to tow a smaller trailer. This facet will aide anyone with a business requiring the frequent transportation of equipment and materials.
Available exterior colors: Blaze Blue, Sparkling Silver, Sangria, Platinum Graphite, Titanium Silver, Snow White Pearl, Remington Red, Ebony Black, Polished Walnut
The 2018 Sorento offers much in the way of diversity. One can personalize their individual car by utilizing many of the available options. Wheel-size ranges from 17 to 19 inches. The base L model includes 17-inch alloy wheels — though the LX also is equipped with a sound-reducing windshield and roof rails. As the model increases in price, there are added perks. In addition to the facets listed above, one could choose to obtain a model with a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting, LED headlights and taillights, and even LED fog lights.
Available interior colors: Black, Black Metallic, Gray, Satin Black, Stone Beige
The enhanced quality of the cab gives the varying models a regal feel. Depending upon the chosen model, the Sorento can seat five or seven people. While not given on the base model, ancillary amenities include heated front row and second row seats, ventilated seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and a heated steering wheel. The interior cloth on the seating (should one not opt for leather) is soft, durable, and quick-drying in the event of a spill. The material helps to resist stains, and is also said to combat any odors that could emanate from passengers in the vehicle.
When compared to former models, the 2018 make has increased the legroom and knee room for those in the second row specifically. There's also a feature which enables those with second-row seating to recline. As the premier SUV on the market, the Sorento is perfect for those with a family. The cargo space in the trunk lends to the notion of easily carrying sporting equipment, instruments, various boxes, and all sorts of miscellaneous items. There is roughly 38 cubic feet behind the second row of seats, and 73 cubic feet with all of the sets down. Additionally, for more expensive models there is an automatic liftgate — which is activated when standing behind it with one's key fob. This works exceptionally well when carrying bags of groceries (for example).
Each model comes standard with traction and stability control, front-side airbags, front and second-row side curtain airbags, and anti-lock brakes. The LX model is the only one without a rearview camera. Rear-parking sensors are standard on three models (EX, SX and SX Limited). Should one want to increase safety measures further, there are many facets — including lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, and a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. A surround-view monitor is also available — which displays a bird's eye 360-degree view around the vehicle.
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) gave the 2018 Kia Sorento a five-star rating for total front-impact protection, total side-impact protection, and overall crash protection. Duly, the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) issued a "good" rating for multiple tests — which is the top score any vehicle could get. Without question, Kia has done a fantastic job of providing potential buyers and current consumers the absolute best in safety measures.
The '18 model is excellent when it comes to providing passengers with charging outlets. There are up to eight outlets for the models — including one 110v inverter, one AUX/USB port, two USB rapid-charging ports, and four 12v outlets. This especially comes in handy when taking a trip somewhere — or when one is in need of a quick charge before arriving at an activity or event. Bluetooth capabilities and satellite radio is standard in any Sorento model. Also made available is Apple CarPlay, Android Auto smartphone integration, and a 4.3 inch touchscreen audio display. A personalized connectivity exists with voice-command navigation. A generic plugging in of one's smartphone (iPhone or Android) will allow for the driver to access applications, maps, and even sends texts from the display screen.
The 2018 Kia Sorento is an absolutely fantastic option for anyone looking to purchase a midsize crossover SUV. It demonstrates a safe, versatile, and stylish vehicle at a cost-effective price.
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The reason this simple skirt design is so wonderful is that while the front waistband sits comfortably underneath the little belly that little kids have,it doesn't ride up over the bubble bum.
Back View
That's right, this skirt is actually longer in the back than in the front.
Do you know what is not like riding a bike? Writing sewing tutorials. Forgive me i I rush through this, it was just so simple that I wasn't sure how many photo it required. Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions!
Alright! Here we go! Collect your supplies.
(2) Rectangles of fabric 19 x 15 inches
1" No twist elastic
Coordinating thread
Sewing Machine
Bodkin (or safety pin)
Let's begin!
Step 2. Fold fabric over 1/2" and press.
Step 3. Fold fabric over again 1.25-1.5" and press.
Do this for both pieces.
Step 4. On BOTH pieces sew close to the pressed old.
Step 5. On just ONE piece (The one you want to be the front.) cut on an angle from the bottom corner to three inches IN from the corner. Make sure that the angled sides are not longer than the straight sides of your second piece. (You'll see what I mean in the next photo.)
Step 7. Sew end of elastic into the casing.
Step 8. With wrong sides facing, line up one side of angled pieces and sew.
Step 8.5 Pull elastic taught and sew second angled side to straight side.
Step 9. Roll a half inch hem and sew.
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Any organisation serious about optimising web site and web application performance and security should take a look the Barracuda Application Deliver Controller. is ideal for optimising application performance and availability.
Using health and performance checks, the Barracuda Load Balancer ADC distributes traffic among servers for efficient use of server resources and provides server fail over for high-availability. Advanced features for application optimisation, geo-based load balancing, and integrated security put the Barracuda Load Balancer ADC far above other solutions for performance – and value.
Faster Acceleration
The Barracuda Load Balancer ADC is perfect for optimising application performance. It offloads compute-intensive SSL transactions from the server, preserving resources for applications. Optimisation features such as caching, compression, and TCP pooling also enable faster application delivery and ensure scalability.
Better Security
Application Security provides superior protection against data loss, DDoS, and all known application-layer attack modalities. Automatic updates ensure comprehensive security for existing and emerging Layer 7 threats such as Cross-site Scripting (XSS), SQL injections (SQLi), and Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Highly Availability
Using health and performance checks, the Barracuda Load Balancer ADC distributes traffic for efficient use of server resources and employs server failover for high availability. Global Server Load Balancing allows redundancy across multiple sites enhancing availability and speeding disaster recovery.
Greater Control
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J.M.J. COENEN, 1989-1996, KNSM-laan e.o., Amsterdam
Jo Coenen
Urban plans
Oostelijk Havengebied
Housing Block Piraeus
Housing Block KNSM-eiland (Albert)
The harbour basins of Amsterdam's eastern docklands were dug at the end of the 19th century to replace the docks that had become too small and even inaccessible once the railway had been constructed between them and the city. In the 1960s these docks themselves fell into disuse with the arrival of container transport and given the increasing size of ships. When it was decided in the 1980s to prime the area to receive housing the first proposal was to fill in the harbour basins. Ultimately, it was elected to retain the unique combination here of land and water and transform the piers into tranquil residential enclaves. The first of these to arrive was at the Entrepot site masterplanned by Atelier Pro. A stand-out feature here is that firm's own housing block, winding its way across the water. Occupying the former cattle market and slaughterhouse site is a mixed-use business zone and an estate of some 600 social housing units. Once it had been decided to develop KNSM-eiland along the lines of the former quayside development, Jo Coenen produced a formal urban plan of big beefy apartment buildings by Hans Kollhoff and Bruno Albert that conform to the scale of the harbour basins. Certain existing buildings earmarked for retention have been woven into the structure of these huge blocks. Coenen himself designed the housing on the pier head. For the peninsulas of Borneo and Sporenburg, West 8 Landscape Architects devised a low-rise scheme packing 100 houses per hectare into long three-storey rows on narrow plots. The sea of low-rise is interrupted by a trio of large apartment buildings (including The Whale) which bridge the gap between the low-rise and the great scale of the docklands. Private commissions from individual architects inform the compact sequence of residences in Scheepstimmermanstraat. The sheer size and formal urbanism of nearby KNSM-eiland is set off on Java-eiland by Sjoerd Soeters' small-scale variegated urban structure interspersed with canals set breadthways. The reason for having more than one architect work on a single block is to try to attain the variety found in central Amsterdam's canal frontages.


text: Laboratoire d'étude des Ressources FOrêt-Bois (LERFOB)In the challenging contexts of climate change and increased pressure concerning agricultural and forest multifunctionality, the LERFoB laboratory does research on the ecological dynamics of forest resources. Disciplines addressed include the ecology of species and plant communities, the modelling and simulation of forest stand growth and yield, wood biomechanics, plant architecture and statistical analysis. The research work is mainly oriented towards public decision making, and the management of resources and of natural or cultivated areas, and this in connection with the mission of higher education in forestry, forest engineering and management, with high emphasis on R&D. However, we attach importance to the maintenance of our capacity to work on risky and completely innovative subjects, and to the communication of our results to a broad scientific community beyond the forest science community. Our research is based on observations of natural systems gathered in large databases, growth and yield experiments, and on characterization of wood, in particular by X-ray tomography. You find here the publications of LERFOB. |


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Caster Technology began as a family-owned business in 1984 as Far West Caster Corporation. Brothers Karl and David Elles founded the fledgling company in a tiny building in Tustin, California.
Today, Caster Tech is housed in a large, bustling facility in Garden Grove, California. The customers we serve are not just located around the country, but around the globe, and range from small logistics operations to some of the finest resorts in the world. But no matter whom the customer may be, one thing is always true: we carry the original spirit of two brothers doing all they can to deliver the best value and quality by finding the right solution to fit customer needs and deliver it on time, every time.
We began as a family-owned business and although we're bigger than just two brothers, Caster Tech is still a family-owned business, with the same promise we've always had:
Every Caster. Every Need. Every Time.


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Length | Seats | Guardrail | Dbl. Footboard | Mid-Aisle Rail | 6'' Riser-board |
21' | 54 | Yes | Yes | 1 | Yes |
24' | 64 | Yes | Yes | 1 | Yes |
33' | 94 | Yes | Yes | 1 | Yes |
5 Rows Elevated Bleacher - 21' Length
5 Rows Elevated Bleacher x 21' comes with anodized 2''x10'' aluminum seat boards and (Double) 2''x10'' mill finish footboards and all with aluminum endcaps. Bleacher comes with Galvanized Chain-link fence at the back, sides and front. The bleacher understructure is fabricated with 2''x2'' 6061 T-6 Aluminum. This bleacher comes standard with 1''x6'' aluminum mill finish riser boards (1) at each row and (2) riser boards on the final row of bleacher. It also includes (1) 4'-06'' ailse + mid aisle handrails for safe travels up and down the bleacher. The price includes one stairway onto the front walk. Ramp is not included in the price. This bleacher is not ADA compliant. ADA options are always available. We are able to powder coat the seats or riserboards of the bleacher for design purposes. All bleachers come standard with anodized seat planks. If you are interested in adding color please request a quote.
All Bleachers are made with great pride by California Bleachers, and are staisfaction guaranteed
All photos are products of California Bleachers; all rights reserved. Please note that photo may depict a different dimension bleacher. Please note the dimensions on title of product.


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The Tracker Panfish 16 has a mission that's clearly defined in her name, but she's equally comfortable in skinny water fishing for anything from Bass to Crappie to Perch. Her unique "stick" steering at the forward seat allows for improved visibility while maneuvering through tight streams, flooded timber and stick-ups. Being a Tracker, she comes fully equipped and at a price point that's hard to resist.
Key Features
- Marine-grade, cut-pile fishing-friendly Midnight Star carpet
- Light-touch stick steering
- 2 oversized fishing chairs with locking swivel and 4 drink holders
- Rugged 1-piece all-welded Mod V hull with all-aluminum transom
- Minn Kota 12V thrust, foot-control trolling motor
- Lowrance fishfinder with surface temperature and swivel
- 14-gallon aerated livewell with cushion top
- 2 top-loading carpeted 8' rod/gear lockers, 2 underseat dry storage boxes
- Interstate cranking and trolling batteries
- Custom factory-matched trailer with 13'' radial wheels and all-welded frame
Length Overall | 16' 2'' / 4.93 m |
Beam |
5' 10'' 1.78 m |
Dry Weight |
766 lbs. 347 kg |
Draft | N/A |
Deadrise/Transom | 6-deg. |
Max Headroom | open |
Bridge Clearance | N/A |
Weight Capacity |
880 lbs. 399 L |
Person Capacity | 4 |
Fuel Capacity |
11.4 gal. 43 L |
Water Capacity | N/A |
Engine Options
Tested Engine |
Currently no test numbers |
Std. Power |
Not Available |
Opt. Power |
1 x 20-hp Mercury EL FourStroke 1 x 20-hp Mercury ELPT 4-stroke 1 x 25-hp Mercury ELPT 4-stroke EFI 1 x 40-hp Mercury ELPT 4-stroke 1 x 9.9-hp Mercury ELPT 4-stroke Command Thrust ProKicker |
Deck Warranty Extended | Limited Lifetime |
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Mission Statement
The Tracker Panfish 16 was made for maneuvering into skinny water, through weeds, and around flooded logs to get to the little hidey-holes where fish love to congregate. With the controls at the forward seat it's easy to blaze a trail through it all, and once on site, lower the trolling motor and start fishing, all without ever leaving the seat you rode in on.
Major Features
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Getting There
Starting with her most unique feature, the Panfish 16 is controlled from the forward seat with stick steering. This allows for great visibility while driving especially when working through a debris filled stream. With the base 20-hp engine, Tracker tells us that she'll reach speeds between 22 to 24 mph. Need more? She's rated for up to 40-hp.
Seats are fore and aft and both swivel. Two more can fit on the padded seat in the middle, which keeps the light boat well balanced.
Once on Site
Once arrived on site, kill the outboard, raise the engine, lower the trolling motor, get baited up, and start fishing, all without EVER leaving the seat you started in.
Having the stick steering at the forward position not only allows for great visibility, but functionality. The captain is already in a perfect position at the trolling motor foot control. With the 14-gallon (53 L) aerated livewell in the center of the boat, all that's required to bait up is to swivel the seat around. Tracker even included a removable minnow bucket as standard.
Rods can be stored in the two top-loading storage compartments, 10' (3 m) to port and 7' (2.1 m) to starboard. These are certainly convenient, but we'd also add bungees or straps to the top of these lids to secure a rod for those quick jaunts from one spot to the next, and not have to stow the rods or worry about the gear sliding around on the deck.
The comfort seats can be folded out of the way when not in use. And don't worry, the hinges are pinchless.
We'll be maneuvering through the spots with the help of the included Minn Kota Edge 45-lb. thrust, 45" (114 cm) shaft foot-controlled trolling motor and we'll have a good view of the bottom thanks to the Lowrance X-4 fishfinder.
Getting Home
Once the day is done, it's time to head back home. Tracker included plenty of storage throughout the Panfish 16 so that she can swallow up all the gear.
The included trailer comes color matched and is fully protected with Galvashield corrosion protection. EZ-Lube hubs remove the worry about highway travel. Driving onto the trailer couldn't be easier thanks to the upright load guides that Tracker now adds to the standard package. And with a package weight of only 1,495 lbs. (678 kg), she can be transported by even the most modest tow vehicle.
Pricing and Options
Tracker has a long-standing reputation for making its boats affordable and the Panfish 16 is another example of that commitment.
The MSRP is $11,995 with a Mercury 25-hp 4-stroke.
Now we know what you're thinking. "For that price you get a stripped boat", right? Wrong! Tracker doesn't play those games. This boat is fully equipped, ready to trailer, ready to fish, right off the showroom floor (of course we're not considering registration etc…). In fact, taking a look at the options list shows how well equipped this boat is. There are only two items on it… a strap cover ($385) and a brake upgrade for the trailer ($445).
The following items are part of the Tracker Promise Warranty --
We've done plenty of reports on the construction of Tracker boats and they can be seen at the side bar to the right of this report. The broad-stroked version is that Tracker uses an all-welded construction method over riveting. The hull is one-piece with pressed in strakes and chines welded in for added strength. A longitudinal stringer system runs full length to support the running surface. The transom is box-beam and corner braced to unitize and further strengthen the hull. Then all the void areas are injected with expanding foam for more stiffness, a quiet ride, and to dampen noise from being transmitted to the water. The short version is, these boats are tough and made to take punishment.
Probably the easiest job in the industry is selling Tracker boats. They keep on coming off the assembly line in an endless stream and none stay for long on the showroom floor. They all come fully equipped, with scant options to worry about. And they all carry a price-point that is designed to keep them moving. Tracker makes its money not from jacking up the price and gouging customers for profit. It makes its money in shear volume. And the only way to do that is to offer a quality product at a decent price. Mission accomplished.


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ESO Race: Imperial
Learn about the Imperial race in The Elder Scrolls Online. Each ESO race comes with its own unique passives. What do Imperials offer?
Imperials As An ESO Race Option
The Imperial race is only available to The Elder Scrolls Online through purchasing the Imperial Edition of the game. If you didn't purchase the Imperial Edition, you can purchase the upgrade through the Crown Store for 2100 crowns.
Imperials are quite unique in that they do not belong to any of the three alliance factions. You may choose which alliance you'd like to join with an Imperial.
Historial Background Of The Imperials
Imperials are also known as Cyrodiils, Cyro-Nordics, and even Imperial Cyrods. Imperials reside in Cyrodiil and the Imperial City. They are considered to have a Nordic background yet appear as a race on their own.
The Imperial culture is very cosmopolitan. They have wide international sophistication and great cultural diversity. Since Cyrodiil borders nearly every other province, the Imperial society became the central hub of cultural diversification.
Lore tells us that Imperials like colorful clothing, participate in elaborate ceremonies, and love tattoos and philosophy. They are skilled and shrewd diplomats and excellent traders. Even Imperial vampires are considered to have a semblance of civility.
Imperials are well-practiced at maintaining order. They are well-spoken, well educated, and have immense respect for the law. Imperials are also known for their tireless disciplined training of their citizen armies used to promote peace and prosperity within their society.
Imperials have a very negative view of all Daedra because they believe their proud Empire which has now collapsed is due to a Daedric invasion. However, they have not banned the Daedra from Cyrodiil and permit the Mages Guild to summon them. Diplomatic Imperials understand the general population's hostility toward the perceived enemy and encourage those who want to participate in Daedra worship to do so secretly.
In-Game Race Description And Passives
Within the game, Imperials are described as: The racial skills of the Imperials reflect their combat training and perseverance in battle, giving them bonuses to gold drop rates, shield proficiency, base health and stamina, and resource recovery when fighting back, making them resolute fighters.
This passive is unlocked at the player level of 1. It increases the experience gained with the One Hand and Shield skill line by 15%. It also increases the gold gained by 1%.
Activated and upgraded with skills points, this passive provides the following benefits:
- Level 5 – increases Max Health by 600
- Level 15 – increases Max Health by 1200
- Level 30 – increases Max Health by 2000
Imperial Mettle
Activated and upgrade with skills points, this passive provides the following benefits:
- Level 10 – increases Max Stamina by 600
- Level 20 – increases Max Stamina by 1200
- Level 40 – increases Max Stamina by 2000
Red Diamond
Activated and upgrade with skills points, this passive provides the following benefits:
- Level 25 – reduces the cost of all abilities by 2%
- Level 35 – reduces the cost of all abilities by 4%
- Level 50 – reduces the cost of all abilities by 6%
Builds Recommended For This Race
These links are to the Xynode Gaming builds for The Elder Scrolls Online featuring this race as either a main choice or an alternative suggestion.
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The following article originally appeared in the June 2018 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine:
SDR Primer Part 1: Introduction to SDRs and SDR applications
I author a radio blog known as the SWLing Post; as a result, I receive radio-related queries from my readers on a daily basis. Among the most common questions are these:
"So, what is an SDR, exactly? Are these better than regular radios?"
"I think I'd like to buy an SDR. Which one do you recommend?"
Great questions, both! But, before I address them, I must let the reader know that they are also "loaded" questions: simple enough to ask, but quite nuanced when it comes to the answers.
No worries, though; the following three-part primer sets out to address these questions (and many more) as thoroughly as possible. This first part of the primer will focus on the basic components of an SDR system. In part two, next month, we'll look at affordable SDRs: those costing less than $200 US. In part three, we'll take a look at pricier models and even include a few transceivers that are based on embedded SDRs.
But before we begin, let's start with the most basic question: What is a Software Defined Radio (SDR), exactly?
Not your grandpa's radio
Here's how Wikipedia defines SDR:
"Software-defined radio (SDR) is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware (e.g. mixers, filters, amplifiers, modulators/demodulators, detectors, etc.) are instead implemented by means of software on a personal computer or embedded system."
Whereas your grandpa's radio was all hardware––in the form of filters, mixers, amplifiers, and the like––SDRs are a mix of hardware and software. With the exception of tabletop transceivers and receivers with embedded software and systems (which we'll discuss in part three of our investigation), SDRs typically take on a "black box" appearance: in other words, the radio looks like a simple piece of hardware with a minimum of an antenna port, a data port and many times there's also some sort of LED or light to let you know when the unit is in operation. On some models of SDRs, there is a separate power port, additional antenna connections, power switch, and possibly some other features; however, "black box" SDRs often look like a nondescript piece of portable computer hardware––something like an external portable hard drive.
Why would you want an SDR?
Many of us have made it through life thus far without an SDR…so, why in the world should we want the use of one? Below, I'll list some of the most appealing reasons:
By and large, SDRs are quite a value when compared to legacy all-hardware radios. For example, I wouldn't hesitate to pit my SDRs––such as the $500 Elad FDM-S2 or $900 WinRadio Excalibur––against legacy receivers that cost two to three times their price. Indeed, my $200 AirSpy HF+ SDR will give many DX-grade ham radio general coverage receivers a real run for their money. They're that good.
Spectrum display
SDR applications have a spectrum display which gives you a real-time view of a broad swath of the radio dial. Whereas you can tune to and listen to one frequency at a time with legacy receivers, SDRs allow you to view, say, the entire 31 meter band. With the spectrum display, you can see when signals come on or go off the air without actually being tuned in to them. You can tell what signal might be causing interference because you can see the outline of its carrier. Spectrum displays are truly a window––a visual representation––of what's on the radio. Using legacy receivers now often makes me feel like I'm cruising the bands with blinders on. After becoming accustomed to having a spectrum display, there's simply no way I'd want to be without at least one SDR in my shack.
Powerful tools
SDRs usually afford access to a dizzying array of customizable filters, gain controls, noise blankers, digital signal processing (DSP), audio controls, and more. Being able to customize the SDR's performance and listening experience is simply unsurpassed. In fact, it's almost a curse for SDR reviewers like me––comparing two SDRs is problematic because each can be altered so much that identifying the best performance characteristics of one or the other becomes a real challenge. In other words, comparing SDRs is almost like comparing apples to oranges: even using a different application can enhance and thus alter the performance characteristics of an SDR.
Multiple virtual receivers
Whereas most legacy tabletop receivers allow you to switch between two VFOs (VFO A and B) some modern SDR applications allow for multiple independent virtual receivers––in essence, multiple sub-receivers. On my WinRadio Excalibur, for example, I can run three fully-functional and independent virtual receivers within a 2 MHz span. On receiver 1, I might be recording a shortwave broadcaster on 7490 kHz. On receiver 2, I might be recording a different broadcaster on 6100 kHz, and following a 40 meter ham radio net on 7200 kHz in the lower sideband.
Recording tools
SDR applications, more often than not, have functionality for making audio recordings of what you receive. Some, like the WinRadio Excalibur and SDR Console, actually allow for multiple simultaneous recordings on all of their virtual receivers.
Most SDR applications also allow you to make spectrum recordings, that is, to record not just one individual broadcast from one radio station at a time, but to record an entire broadcast band, all at once. Each recording can easily contain dozens of stations broadcasting simultaneously. Later, you open the recording and play it back through the SDR application. Recordings can be tuned and listened to as if they were live. Indeed, to the SDR application, there is no difference in using an antenna or using a recorded spectrum file; the tuning experience to the listener is also identical.
So imagine that propagation is stellar one evening, or there's a global pirate radio event just when you're going to be away from home: simply trigger a spectrum recording and do a little radio time travel tuning later. It's that easy.
Constant upgrades
Both SDR applications and SDR firmware are upgradable from most manufacturers. In fact, I've found that the most affordable SDRs tend to have the most frequent upgrades and updates. Updates can have a positive impact on an SDR's performance, can add new features, such as the ability to expand the frequency range or more filters or embed time stamps in the spectrum waterfall. It could be pretty much anything and that's what's so brilliant. As a user you can make requests; your SDR's developers might, if they like the idea, be able to implement it.
So, what's not to love?
Looking at all of these advantages of SDRs over legacy radios, it sounds like SDRs should truly suit everyone. But the reality is, they don't. For some radio enthusiasts, SDRs do have some unfortunate disadvantages:
First, if you're primarily a Mac OS or Linux user, and/or prefer one of these platforms, you'll find you have much less selection in terms of SDRs and applications. While there are a few good applications for each, there are many more SDR applications for PCs operating Windows. Until I moved into the world of SDRs, in fact, I was a Mac OS user outside of work. At the time, there were only one or two SDR applications that ran on the Mac OS––and neither was particularly good. I considered purchasing a copy of Windows for my MacBook, but decided to invest in a tower PC, instead.
Second, one of the great things about legacy radios is that with just a radio, a power source, and an antenna, you're good to go; travel, field operations, and DXpeditions are quite simple and straightforward. SDRs, on the other hand, require a computer of some sort; when traveling, this is typically a laptop. I've spent several summers in an off-grid cabin in Prince Edward Island, Canada. My spot is superb for catching DX, and there's no RF interference, so I love making spectrum recordings I can listen to later. Problem is, powering so many devices while off-grid is an art. Normally, my laptop can run off of battery power for hours, but when the laptop also provides power to an SDR and portable hard drive, it drains the battery two to three times faster.
With this said, keep in mind that there are fully functional tabletop radios (like the Elad FDM-DUO and FDM-DUOr) that are actually SDRs, providing an easy way to bypass this concern.
Finally, there are simply some people who do not care to mix PCs and radio. I've a friend who's a programmer, and when he comes home to play radio and relax, the last thing he wants to do is turn on a computer. I get it––as a former programmer, I used to feel that way myself. But the world of SDRs lured me in…and now I'm a convert.
Scope of this primer series
The world of SDRs is the fastest growing, most dynamic aspect of the radio world. Because of this, I simply can't include all SDRs currently on the market in this primer. Let's face it: there are just too many, and it is beyond the scope of this article to try to cover them all. Instead, I've curated my list, by no means comprehensive, to include a selection of the most popular and widely-used models.
I'll be focusing on SDR receivers unless otherwise noted. In Part Three, I'll call out some popular SDR transceivers. Additionally, I'll bring my attention to bear on the "black box" variety of SDRs.
This primer is long overdue on my part, so I'll provide answers to the most frequent questions I receive. But though this primer is in three parts, it barely scratches the surface of the vast world of SDRs.
Thus far we've defined an SDR and discussed its advantages and disadvantages.
Now, let's take a closer look at what you'll need to build a station around an SDR.
Assembling an SDR station
In truth, most of you reading this primer will already have everything you need to build a listening post around an SDR. Understanding the components of the system in advance, however, will put you in a better position to get on the air quickly with an SDR that suits your needs best. Let's discuss this component by component.
A computer
By virtue of reading this primer now being displayed on your screen, unless you've printed it out, I'm guessing you have access to a computer of some sort.
SDRs are really quite flexible in terms of computer requirements. SDRs are compatible with:
- A desktop PC running the Windows operating system
- A laptop PC running the Windows operating system
- A desktop Apple computer running MacOS and/or Windows
- A laptop Apple computer running MacOS and/or Windows
- A tablet or smartphone computer running Android or Windows
- A Raspberry Pi/Beaglebone (or similar budget computer) running a Linux distribution
If SDRs are compatible with so many computer operating systems and configurations, then why would you worry about which ones to choose?
As I mentioned earlier most, but not all, of the SDR applications on the market are only compatible with the Windows operating system. If you want the most out-of-the-box, plug-and-play SDR options, then you should plan to use a Windows PC. If you're a MacOS user, fear not. Modern Apple computers can support Windows—you simply purchase a copy of Windows and set your system to boot as a Windows machine (assuming you have the storage space for a dual boot).
Secondly, processing speed is certainly a factor: the faster, the better. While you can use an Android/Windows tablet or a Raspberry Pi to run an SDR, they often don't have features like multiple virtual receivers, wideband spectrum recording capabilities, and large fluid waterfall displays due to the simple lack of processing power. My guess is that by 2023, however, tablets and budget computers will have ample processing power to handle most, if not all, SDR functions.
Finally, if you plan to make spectrum recordings, especially wideband ones (2 MHz, plus), you need both a snappy processor and a high-capacity hard drive with a decent write speed. This is the reason I now have a desktop PC at home for spectrum recordings: I can use a very affordable SATA drive as a storage device, and the write speed is always more than adequate. My OS and SDR applications run on an SSD (solid state drive) which is very fast. All of my recordings are saved to internal and external 4TB+ hard drives. Happily, I've never had a hiccup with this system.
An SDR application
Wait a minute…am I suggesting you choose an SDR application before you choose an SDR? Why, yes, I am! You cannot use an SDR without an SDR application, but, with only a few exceptions, you certainly can use an SDR application without an SDR attached.
Unlike a legacy hardware radio, you can essentially test drive an SDR by downloading an application (almost always free) and then downloading a test spectrum file. Most SDR manufacturers will have all of this on their download page. Simply install the application, open the spectrum file, et voila! You're now test driving the SDR. Your experience will be identical to the person who originally made the spectrum recording.
I always suggest test driving an application prior to purchasing an SDR.
While all SDR applications have their own unique layout and menu structure, almost all have the same components, as follows:
- a spectrum display, which gives you real-time information about all of the signals within the SDR's frequency range;
- a waterfall display, which is a graphical representation of the signals amplitude or strength across the SDR's frequency range displayed over time;
- filter controls, which help you adjust both audio and signal widths;
- mode selections, which allow you to change between modes such as AM, SSB, FM, and digital;
- a signal meter, which is typically calibrated and resembles a traditional receiver's "S" meter;
- a frequency display for the active frequency;
- VFOs/virtual receivers, which may have real estate allocated on the display;
- a clock, which displays the time, possibly as both UTC and local time (note that many SDR apps also embed time code in waterfall display);
- memories, where you can store a near-infinite number of frequencies (and some SDR applications allow you to import full-frequency databases); as well as
- other controls, such as squelch, gain, noise blanker, DSP, notch,etc.
After you've become comfortable with one SDR application, moving to another can be a little disorienting at first, but the learning curve is fairly short simply because most have the same components.
Types of SDR applications
SDR applications usually fit one of three categories: proprietary app, free third-party apps, paid third-party apps, and web browser based apps. (Assume each application runs on Windows unless otherwise noted.) Let's take a look at each.
Proprietary SDR applications
Proprietary apps are those that are designed by the SDR manufacturer and provide native plug-and-play support for the SDR you choose. Proprietary apps give priority support to their own SDR, but some are compatible with other SDRs––or can, at least, read spectrum recordings from other SDRs. Most popular SDRs have a proprietary application. Here are examples of a few proprietary apps:
- WinRadio App for the WinRadio/Radixon line of SDRs
- Perseus Software Package for the Microtelecom Perseus
- SDR# App for the AirSpy line of SDRs
- SDRuno App for the SDRplay series of SDRs
- FDM-SW2 App for Elad SDRs
- SpectraVue App for the RFSpace line of SDRs
- SmartSDR App for FlexRadio SDR transceivers
Free third party SDR applications
Free third party applications are incredibly popular and some even offer performance and feature advantages over proprietary applications. Third party apps tend not to be associated with any one particular manufacturer––SDR# being a noted exception––and tend to support multiple SDRs. I'm a firm believer in supporting these SDR developers with an appropriate donation if you enjoy using their applications.
- HDSDR is a very popular application that supports multiple SDRs and spectrum file formats. The layout is simple and operation straightforward.
- SDR Console is a very powerful and popular application. Like HDSDR, it supports multiple popular SDRs. It is my SDR application of choice for making audio and spectrum recordings.
- SDR# runs AirSpy SDRs natively, but also supports a number of other receivers including the venerable RTL-SDR dongle.
- Linrad (Linux)
- SdrDx (MacOS and Windows)
- Gqrx SDR (Linux)
- SDR Touch is a popular SDR application for Android devices (Android)
- iSDR is one of the only SDR applications currently available for iOS devices. Its functionality is somewhat limited. There are other SDR applications in the works, but at the moment these are in development stages only. (iOS)
Paid third-party apps
Paid third-party apps represent a tiny fraction of the SDR applications available on the market. Indeed, at time of posting, the only one I know about that's currently on the market is Studio 1, which has been the choice for those looking for an alternative application to the Microtelecom Perseus Software Package.
Web browser-based SDR applications
This is, perhaps, one of the newest forms of SDR applications. While a number of SDR applications (like SDR#, SDR Console and the Perseus Software package) allow for remote control of the SDR via the Internet, there are actually few applications that are purely web browser-based. At the time of this writing, the only one with which I'm familiar is the KiwiSDR application, which allows both the SDR owner and (if set up to do so) anyone else in the world to operate the SDR as if they are at the SDR's location. In fact, the KiwiSDR only has a web browser-based application, there is no downloadable application. It will allow up to four simultaneous users, and the experience of using a KiwiSDR locally or globally is nearly identical. If you would like to use a KiwiSDR, simply visit http://SDR.hu or https://sdr.hu/map and choose a remote location.
[Note that if you like web-based SDRs, I highly recommend checking out the University Twente WebSDR located in the Netherlands.]
Choosing an SDR
In Parts Two and Three of this primer, we'll take a closer look at some of the SDRs currently on the market; prices range anywhere from $15 to $6,000. As you can imagine from such a price range, these are not all created equally.
But first, ask yourself what your goal is with your SDR. Do you want to monitor ham radio traffic? How about aviation communications? Follow pirate radio? Listen to a range of broadcasters? Pursue radio astronomy? Is your dream to set up a remote receiver?
Whatever your flavor of radio, you'll want to keep some of these needs in mind as you explore the SDR options available to you.
Be honest with yourself: how much are you willing to spend on an SDR? While entry-level SDRs can be found for anywhere from $15-50 US, a big leap in performance happens around the $100 mark. If you're looking for benchmark performance, you may need to appropriate $500 or more. Whatever you choose, keep in mind that SDRs are only as good as the antennas you hook up to them. Set aside some of your budget to purchase––or build––an antenna.
Compatible applications
As mentioned above, not all SDRs are compatible with anything beyond the OEM/proprietary application. If you have a choice third-party application in mind, make sure the SDR you choose is compatible with it.
Frequency range
If you want an SDR that covers everything from VLF/longwave up to the microwave frequencies, then you'll need to seek a wideband SDR. Each SDR manufacturer lists the frequency ranges in their specifications sheet. It's typically one of the top items listed. Modern wideband SDRs can be pretty phenomenal, but if you never plan to listen to anything above 30 or 50 MHz, for example, then I would advise investing in an SDR that puts an emphasis on HF performance. Check both specifications and user reviews that specifically address performance on the frequencies where you plan to spend the bulk of your time.
Recording and processing bandwidth
If you plan to make either audio or spectrum recordings, or if you plan to monitor multiple virtual receivers, pay careful attention to an SDR's maximum recording and processing bandwidth. This bandwidth figure is essentially your active window on the spectrum being monitored. Your active virtual receiver frequencies will have to fall within this window, if you're making simultaneous recordings. In addition, this figure will determine the maximum bandwidth of spectrum recordings. Some budget SDRs are limited to a small window––say 96 kHz or less––while others, like the Elad FDM-S3, can widen enough to include the entire FM broadcast band, roughly 20 MHz!
If you plan to take your SDR to the field or travel with it, you'll probably want to choose one that doesn't require an external power supply. Most late-model SDRs use the USB data cable to power the unit. This means you won't need to lug an additional power plug/adapter or battery. Still, many professional grade SDRs require an external power supply.
Recording features
If you plan to make spectrum recordings, determine whether you have many options to set the unit's processing bandwidth. Some SDR applications have robust recording functionality that allows for both spectrum and audio recordings, including advanced scheduling. Some applications don't even have audio recording or spectrum recording capabilities. Test drive the application in advance to check out their recording functionality. Of course, if recording is your main interest, you'll also want to set aside some of your budget for digital storage.
Know your goal!
If your goals are somewhat modest––perhaps your budget is quite low, you simply want to familiarize yourself with SDR operation prior to making a bigger purchase, or you only want to build an ADS-B receiver––then you might be able to get by with a $25 SDR dongle. If you plan to use your SDR as a transceiver panadapter during contesting, then you'll want to invest in a unit that can handle RF-dense environments.
Identify exactly what you'd like out of your SDR, and do your research in advance. Note, too, that many popular SDR models have excellent online forums where you can pitch specific questions about them.
Scoping out the world of SDRs
Now that we have a basic grasp on what SDRs are, what components are needed, and what we should research in advance, we'll look next at some of the SDR options available to us. In Part Two, we'll look at budget SDRs; those under $200 US in price. In Part Three, we'll survey higher-end SDR packages.
Stay tuned for more in Part Two (October–click here to read) and Part Three (November–click here to read)! I'll add links here after publication.
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