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Who We Are
In October, 1952, R.V. Welch, Postmaster with the U.S. Postal Service in Lufkin, Texas was contacted regarding the organization of a credit union to service Federal Employees in the area. Mr. Welch then begins his plight by discussing and recruiting other employees. On December 1, 1952 ten U.S. Postal employees were notified by the State of Texas Department of Banking that the application for charter was granted on November 26, 1952, Charter # 248. Mr. Welch was the first member and serving in various capacities of the credit union for numerous years. On December 8, 1952 the first meeting was held, board of directors, supervisory audit committee members were appointed.
Getting the credit union up and running was a task; enlisting new members were somewhat of an obstacle due to the available cash flow of the employees. In 1952 the average starting salary of a postal employee was $1.04 per hour. Mr. Welch offered to loan Julius McMullen (#2) the $5.00 needed to join. It just so happened it was payday and Julius had the needed funds.
There was no set hours of operation at this time. Mr. Welch kept the credit union books at this desk at the post office, as a member needed assistance Mr. Welch would halt his daily job duties and attend to the members needs. The book keepers salary at this time was $15.00 per month. Mr. Welch held this position from December 1, 1952 through October 12, 1954.
At the end of the first year of operation, December 1953 the credit union had 55 members with share balances of $5,174.80 and loan balances totaling $4,868.88. The credit union was experiencing a slow, steady growth.
The first annual meeting was held January 29, 1954. 18 members were in attendance. The credit union at this point had 58 members with total share balances of $5,590.20, total loans of $5,106.43.
September 1954, the credit union was examined, a discrepancy was found in the books in the amount of $341.68 and to this day this book keeping error still baffles the charter members as to where the error occurred. On October 12, 1954 Mr. Welch resigned his position as bookkeeper but continues to serve in various other capacities of the credit union.
From October 12, 1954 through June 13, 1955 several people maintained the book keeping until another bookkeeper could be enlisted. On June 13, 1955 Julius McMullen, charter member #2, a civil service secretary for the postal service, operated the credit union again from his desk at the post office in between his full time job duties. During these times in order to attract a quorum at the annual meeting, the charter members, directors, committees and spouses would donate their time and supplies to host a chili supper for all members. Funds were not available to pay for such items. At some point in 1956, there was a closet inside the Federal Building that the credit union set up a desk in; the office was so small an individual could barely turn around in it. At some point between 1955 and 1957 bank examiners indicated to Julius that the credit union was not getting off the ground like it should and the board should look at closing. The board voted to weather the storm and see if they could make it work. On September 24, 1957 Julius had to resign from his position as bookkeeper due to his job duties being reassigned to a rural carrier and would no longer be available in the office. On September 24, 1957 Gordon Hall was appointed to the book keeping position as a rate of $25.00 per month.
On January 14, 1958, the 5th annual meeting of Angelina Federal Employees Credit Union was held at the community center in Lufkin. 16 members were in attendance. Due to not having a quorum of 25 voting to elect the board of directors, the annual meeting was postponed until January 21, 1958 to be held in the civil service room of the post offices. At this time the credit union had grown to 71 members with 34 of those having loans, total assets being $14,905.00, total loans being $11,847.00.
At the board meeting held August 5, 1958 discussion was held regarding the appointment of an educational director with the intent of increasing interest in the credit union, however this position never materialized.
At the board meeting held October 16, 1958 there was a visitor, Mr. Wolfskill, who explained the reason behind current efforts to introduce a bill at the next session of legislature to be held which would remove credit union's from the jurisdiction of the Department of Banking and establish a department or division of credit unions in legislation. The board voted to support this effort.
The year of 1959 was an uneventful year with a slow share and loan growth. In March 1960 the board felt that the Texas Credit Union League was not benefiting the credit union on a local level and voted not to pay dues for 1960. In May 1960 the credit union received a letter from CUNA stating that we must maintain affiliation with said society in order to keep our insurance in force. Check was submitted for dues along with letter of protest. Carl Carroll, president pointed out at the annual meeting held January 21, 1961 that nineteen members own 85% of the shares and the other 80 members own the other 15%. He urged the membership to be "savers" in the credit union, as this would add up rapidly and provide a nest egg for them for that rainy day.
In August of 1962, with space being cramped in the closet, the board agreed that President Carl Carroll should write a letter to Congressman John Dowdy requesting space in the present post office building. Conducting business was an increasing problem.
In January 1963 the necessary form was submitted to GSA requesting office space in the old post office building. In April 1963 the current postmaster gave verbal approval to have credit union office in coffee bar of new post office.
Throughout the remainder of the 1960's the credit union continued a slow growth, after 10 years of service the credit union had grown to a meager 133 members, $36,973.49 in shares and $35,222.00 in loans. The book keepers salary was $65.00 per month. The board of directors and committee members began to be active in various facets of TCUL and the Tyler Chapter of Credit Unions meetings. Dividends in the range of 5.00% continued to be paid to the membership at year end.
In closing the 60's, as of December 31, 1969 the credit union had grown to 279 members, with total assets at $146,018.25, 125 loans on the books with balances of $128,172.00. The average share account had a balance of $478.00. During the past 10 years the credit union had written off 2 loans in the amount of $1,629.00.
Who Can Join?
AFECU provides all the benefits of a member-owned financial institution to all federal employees working or residing in Angelina, Cherokee, Houston, Jasper, Liberty, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler and Walker Counties. Also included in the field of membership are the immediate families of any current member. The immediate family is defined as spouse, parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers, sisters, and their spouses. We proudly serve employees of the following groups:
- Social Security
- US Forest Service
- VA Clinic
- Retired Military
- US Postal Services
Employer and Employee Benefits
Membership in AFECU is an ongoing benefit to employees and associates of participating companies or groups. As a full-service financial institution, the credit union:
- Secures individual accounts with funds up to $250,000. These funds are federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, which is administered by the National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. government agency.
- Offers a full line of free or discounted financial products and services.Provides dependable, friendly, personalized service
- Provides printed materials for the introduction and promotion of services.
- Offers convenience
- Increases members' knowledge of financial options.
- Extends membership privileges to family members.
- Places members' interests first.
Office Hours and Location
Office Information
900 Pershing Avenue Lufkin, TX 75904
Phone: (936) 632-7691 or 1-800-569-9799
Fax: (936) 632-8829
Hours of Operation
Lobby: Mon-Thur 9am to 4pm
Friday: 9am - 5:30pm
Drive Thru: Opens at 7:30 and closes at 5:30 each day
ATM Locations
1. 902 Pershing Avenue in Lufkin
2. 611 E. Main in Zavalla
3. Corner of 706/69N in Central
4. Charles Wilson VA Clinic
5. Lufkin State School
6. Hwy 7E across from Kennard ISD
MasterCard Credit Cards
Credit Card Call Center
Toll Free: 888-999-1039
International: 531-233-6354
P. O. Box 2711
Omaha, NE 68103-2711
MasterCard Debit Cards
Lost / Stolen Hotline: 1-800-472-3272
Change PIN Number: 1-800-992-3808
Staff Directory
Carla Kelley
President (MLO # 466688)
Phone: (936) 631-3321
Fax: (936) 632-8829
Linda Jones
Office Manager / Loan Officer
Phone: (936) 631-3316
Fax: (936) 632-8829
Carol Dunman
Member Service Supervisor
Phone: (936) 631-3317
Fax: (936) 632-8829
Latika Jenkins
Member Service Representative
Phone: (936) 631-3314
Fax: (936) 632-8829
Vanessa Bridges
Accounting Clerk
Phone: (936) 631-3319
Fax: (936) 632-8829
Marisol Castillo
Member Service Representative
Phone: (936) 631-3315
Fax: (936) 632-8829
Karina Sida
Member Service Representative
Phone: (936) 631-3323
Fax: (936) 632-8829
Casey Serratos
Loan Officer (MLO #506947)
Phone: (936) 631-3320
Fax: (936) 632-8829
Board of Directors
Billy Lumpkin – Chairman 2025
John Ippolito – Vice Chair 2023
Robert "Bobby" Dixon – Secretary 2025
Delana Hendrick – Treasurer 2025
Perri "Jill" Berry – Director 2025
Lynn Chesser – Director 2024
Glenn Hammond – Director 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I join Angelina Federal Employees Credit Union?
A: To become a member of the credit union, contact the credit union at (936) 632-7691 or (800) 569-9799. You must open a share (savings) account with a minimum of $25 initial deposit. To remain a member, you must maintain a $25 balance in your account and demonstrate regular activity. You will have access to all of our services once you open your share (savings) account.
Q: How long do I have to be a member before I can apply for a loan?
A: You may apply for a loan as soon as you become a member. There are no membership time requirements for loan qualifying.
Q: How do I add/remove a joint member to/from my account?
A: To add a member you will need to complete a new signature card, which you and the joint member sign where indicated. To remove a joint member, all joint members of the account need to agree to the removal, or the account can be closed and remaining joint members may open a new account.
Q: I no longer work for the Federal Government, can I still retain my membership?
Yes! "ONCE A MEMBER – ALWAYS A MEMBER" You are still able to continue your membership, regardless of any new profession or where you live.
Direct Deposit Questions
Q: Why should I use Direct Deposit?
Safe – Your paycheck is protected against loss or theft.
Worry-free – Now you can be assured that your check is deposited, even when you're away from home.
Saves time – You no longer have to make special trips to the credit union or stand in long lines on payday.
Convenient – No more waiting for the mailman. Your deposits will be made for you automatically, allowing you to set your own timetable for getting cash.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Our Member Service Representatives have all the necessary forms. If you wish, they will be happy to fill them in for you. All you have to do is tell them how you want your money distributed and sign your name. AFECU will take care of everything else.
Q: How will I be able to keep track of my money?
A: Your check stub from your employer is your permanent record. You may also enroll in online banking to have access to your accounts.
Q: Is there a charge for this service?
A: This service is free to all participating AFECU members.
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Looking to make a positive change in your health in 2018? We all set goals, but it takes proper planning and tools to implement them successful. Join Tom Bilyeu, founder of Quest Nutrition to hear about his journey and how you can achieve your fitness goals in the new year.
Quest Nutrition co-founder and President Tom Bilyeu didn't start out in the health-food business. Before turning his focus to creating nutritious snacking options, the University of Southern California graduate had a successful career in the technology sector, serving as the CMO of Awareness Technologies for almost eight years. After the sale of the data loss company in 2010, Bilyeu started to seek new opportunities that he could feel passionate about. A shared love of fitness and passion for healthy eating brought him together with Awareness Technologies' founders, Ron Penna and Mike Osborn. Unable to find a protein bar that wasn't full of sugars and additives, the co-founders took inspiration from the homemade nutrition bars Penna's wife, Shannan, would send into the Awareness Technologies' office.

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Trump's mark on federal courts could last decades
President Trump's impact on the federal judiciary will be felt for decades, regardless of whether he wins reelection in November.
Trump last week saw the Senate confirm his 200th judicial appointment, marking a significant milestone for the administration, the conservative legal movement and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has worked furiously to remake the courts. Not since Jimmy Carter has a president appointed as many federal judges at this point in his first term.
Trump has appointed 53 judges to the influential courts of appeals, the last stop for cases before the Supreme Court, filling 30 percent of its seats with hand-picked conservatives.
Those judges have already made an impact with rulings and dissents on the Affordable Care Act, abortion and executive power, and will be shaping the law long after Trump leaves office. Many of Trump's appointees have been young, and federal judges serve lifetime appointments.
The average age of Trump's judges at the time they were appointed is 48 years old, compared with 57 for President Obama's appointees, 51 for President George W. Bush's and 50 for President Clinton's, according to an analysis by the Brookings Institution from late February.
Trump's appointees are also whiter and overwhelmingly male when compared to those tapped for the federal judiciary under his predecessor.
Stephen Burbank, a University of Pennsylvania law professor, said Trump has broken with a trend set by prior administrations of seeking to appoint a diverse group of judges to the federal bench.
Many of the appointees have ties to a conservative legal movement opposed to abortion, environmental and labor protections and restrictions on presidential power. Daniel Goldberg, the legal director of the progressive Alliance for Justice, described the appointees as "committed to advancing a partisan ideological agenda on the bench that Republicans cannot achieve in Congress."
Trump's allies view his mark on the courts as a signature accomplishment and one that can help the president galvanize his base of supporters ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Trump often touts his judicial appointments in campaign speeches and official addresses, doing so at a recent rally in Tulsa, Okla., as he warned that Democrats would appoint justices to the Supreme Court who "utterly obliterate your Constitution."
Carrie Severino, president of the conservative Judicial Crisis Network and former law clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas, argued Trump has selected nominees who are not afraid of handing down unpopular opinions in order to remain faithful to the Constitution.
"These judicial appointments are incredibly important and no less so now when there are so many voices looking for the end of constitutional structure," Severino said.
At the same time, the 200-judge milestone comes as conservatives are grappling with a string of recent unexpected losses at the Supreme Court.
Earlier this month, Neil Gorsuch, Trump's first nominee to the bench, sided with Chief Justice John Roberts and the liberal justices to guarantee LGBT individuals' protection from workplace discrimination in a landmark ruling.
Roberts on Monday joined with the liberal justices in striking down a Louisiana abortion law that would have closed abortion clinics in the state. And he also sided with the liberal wing this month to block Trump's plan to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
The decisions have incensed conservatives and even prompted some to question the enormously successful right-wing movement propelling Trump's judicial confirmations project. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) called the LGBT decision a major blow to social conservatives who had helped champion Gorsuch and other nominees.
"It represents the end of the conservative legal movement, or the conservative legal project, as we know it," Hawley said in a Senate floor speech two weeks ago. "If we've been fighting for originalism and textualism and this is the result of that, then I have to say that we haven't been fighting for very much."
In response to the high-profile decisions, Trump is again campaigning on a promise to elevate more conservatives to the Supreme Court and other federal benches. Meanwhile, the president is trailing presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden nationally and in key swing states, according to recent surveys.
Trump said earlier this month that he planned to release an updated list of potential Supreme Court nominees following the DACA decision.
A source with knowledge of the judicial selection process said the administration is still in the early stages of revising the shortlist and would likely release it in September. The administration is expected to consider some judges that Trump has placed on the appellate bench as candidates for the list.
Trump first released his list of potential Supreme Court nominees in May 2016, shortly after being dubbed the presumptive GOP nominee. The list was created with the input of the Federalist Society, an influential network of conservative lawyers and judges that advocates an originalist approach to interpreting the law.
Despite the recent losses at the Supreme Court, many observers see an undeniable rightward shift in the judiciary in recent decades that Trump has helped accelerate.
"I suspect once we have enough decisions to analyze that you're going to see the Trump appointees are hewing much more conservatively than the appointees of other Republican presidents," said Russell Wheeler, a fellow at the Brookings Institution who's been closely tracking Trump's record on judicial nominations.
Wheeler believes that the Federalist Society's influence in the Trump White House prompted the president to pick nominees with conservative bona fides.
Judge Neomi Rao, who was confirmed to her seat on the influential D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in 2019, has consistently sided with the Trump administration in cases involving immigration, death penalty challenges and congressional investigations into the president. Last week, she wrote a decision ordering a lower court judge to dismiss criminal charges against Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his communications with a Russian diplomat.
Trump's 10 appointees to the California-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals have helped shift the balance of a court that had been known as one of the more liberal in the country. That paid off last year when two of those judges joined a 7-4 majority siding with the administration's rule restricting federally funded health care providers from discussing abortion with patients.
And Gorsuch and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's second Supreme Court pick, have already joined sweeping decisions restricting public sector unions and legal challenges to gerrymandering.
"Most judicial decisions are pretty cut and dry. There's really no doubt how the decision should come out and that's the reason you have a high number of unanimous decisions among court of appeals panels. But there are some cases in which the precedents aren't clear, the statute is ambiguous and in that situation judges give more play to their own ideological policy choice," Wheeler said.
"And when those cases arise, I think you've got the Trump judges — people who are pretty consistently going to come down on the 'conservative' side of it."


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RAJOURI: The Covid-19 pandemic has caused innumerable deaths across the world and it could easily be considered one of the worst events in modern history. Despite all, the world has also witnessed some miraculous recoveries from the clutches of the deadly infection, which help instil hope in others fighting it.
Due to the dedicated efforts of the health authorities, an increase in daily recovery rate is being observed which also imparts confidence in Covid patients.
Instances of the elderly recovering from the infection have been one of the most heartwarming achievements in these gloomy days. For the generation, recovery is not possible without putting up a valiant fight against the virus.
Setting a similar example, 96 years old Amarnath, from border village Sasal Kote village of Rajouri district has successfully defeated the coronavirus infection and has survived the pandemic.
His family members and neighbours consider him a "fighter" who is never afraid to stand up for noble causes. Once again, he has lived up to his reputation by defeating the viral infection in just ten days.
Bishamber Lal, his son says, "My father developed Covid symptoms some days ago; he had acute fever and cough. We immediately took him to a local primary health centre where the doctor tested him for Covid and his report turned positive. Then as a precautionary measure, I got all my family members tested and they were all found negative".
He further said, "That night, we kept him in home isolation and ensured that the infection doesn't spread further in the family. The next day, his condition got worse, his oxygen saturation level declined and he had to struggle to breathe and was unable to speak".
With gratitude, he lauds the district health facilities and said, "Just when his condition got worse, I called 108. Within an hour, an ambulance came and took my father to GMC Rajouri where he was admitted in a covid care ward and was kept on mechanical ventilator support".
Doctors at the hospital also applaud the spirit of Shri Amarnath and say, "He responded very well while undergoing treatment in the hospital and showed his stern resolve to come out of the situation healthy".
"Our entire team who were treating the patient can vouch that his strong will helped him recover from the virus so quick", said another doctor at the GMC.
After testing negative on the tenth day of his treatment, Shri Amarnath was discharged from the hospital and advised to maintain social distancing from his family.
His son also attributes his recovery to timely vaccination and said, "Had my father not been administered the two doses he might not be with us today". Entire family has thanked the health facilities for providing round the clock and the best treatment to the elderly family member.
The story goes on to substantiate that senior citizens must continue to take adequate precautions, get vaccinated and get hospitalised on observing the mildest of Covid symptoms to stay safe. According to health experts, early hospitalisation is crucial in recovery of elderly patients from Covid-19.
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Born in 1951 in Bern to a Swiss musical family, Thomas Indermühle studied with Heinz Holliger at the Freiburg University of Music and Maurice Bourgue in Paris. This was followed by several years as solo oboist with the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra in Amsterdam and the Rotterdam Philharmonic. In 1974, he was a prizewinner at the Prague International Competition and in 1976, won the International ARD Competition in Munich. Since then, he plays as a soloist in almost all European countries, the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, and Australia. Leading composers such as Manfred Trojahn, Wolfgang Rihm, Akira Nishimura, and David Philip Hefti have written concertos for him.
Indermühle has also taken up conducting, regularly appearing with the Ensemble Couperin, the English Chamber Orchestra, and other ensembles. his work as a conductor and working with his students. Teaching is another area of intense interest. For many years, Indermühle has supervised an oboe class at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK). In 1989, the University of Music Karlsruhe appointed him as professor. He has recorded many CDs for the Philips, EMI, Claves, Novalis, and Camerata Tokyo labels.


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Canon's latest DSLR aimed at advanced enthusiasts boasts a high resolution 18Mp CMOS sensor, Full HD video recording and an articulated swivel screen for live view shooting from any angle.
| Canon EOS 60D in Digital SLRs
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|Gary Wolstenholme takes Canon's latest enthusiast SLR for a spin.
Ever since the introduction of Canon's EOS 10D in 2003, their twin digit named digital SLRs have proved a popular choice for photographers after more than the entry level bodies offer, but without the extortionate expense of Canon's top-line professional bodies. They were so good at filling this niche, many a pro would have them as a back up, and many even as their main camera. Times have changed and manufacturers have bolstered their ranges of digital bodies in an attempt to cover each individuals needs more comprehensively. In today's Canon SLR line-up we now have the EOS7D sitting at the top of the APS-C pecking order. In my mind, this means Canon have had to re-jig their range a little, aiming this EOS 60D more at the budding enthusiast, rather than as an APS-C second body.
At the moment, the body only price of the EOS 60D is around £900, which is £250 cheaper than the current price for the EOS 7D and will probably be the most popular choice for upgraders from Canon's entry level range, or from older EOS xxD models. However it is currently £300 dearer than Canon's top entry-level model, the EOS550D. Various lens kits are also available ranging from the bog standard 18-55mm at around £1000 to the top line EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 at around £1640. In this review Gary Wolstenholme will take a look at how it performs, handles and whether it can carve a new niche in Canon's SLR line-up.
Canon EOS 60D: Features
In terms of raw specifications, there isn't much new technology in the EOS 60D. The 18Mp CMOS sensor is the same found in the lower-end EOS550D and the higher end EOS 7D, which provides ample resolution for large prints, provided the image is sharp where it's important. The camera has a native sensitivity range of ISO100-6400, and the option to expand this range to ISO12800, which should make shooting in very low light conditions without flash possible. An auto ISO feature is also included, but there is no facility to specify a minimum shutter speed, just a maximum ISO making this feature a little basic for a camera of this level.
All that information is stored to either an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card, bring the camera more in line with the entry-level bodies that use this popular storage format.
Focusing is taken care of by the same 9-point diamond-shaped array of sensors found on previous Canon models, which can operate in light as low as -0.5EV and all of the points are cross-type sensors, which are sensitive to both horizontal and vertical contrast. This may be a major distinguishing feature for those torn between this camera and the EOS 7D, which has the newer, improved 19-point sensor, which should perform better with fast moving, erratic subjects. Continuous shooting speeds up to 5.3 frames per second are at your disposal, with a buffer large enough to accept 58 JPEG image before slowing down.
A built-in flash with a guide number of 13m at ISO100 is provided, which should be fine for a bit of fill-in here and there. What's exciting is that the wireless flash functions, first introduced on the EOS 7D, have been carried over to this model. This should open all sorts of creative possibilities for those wishing to use their Canon EX Speedlites off-camera with full TTL metering.
One of the most obvious and striking features is the articulated 3inch LCD screen, which has a resolution of approximately 1040,000 dots. The screen is clear and sharp and has a decent anti-reflective coating. Being able to change the angle and orientation of the screen is a boon for users of the live view shooting facility. It can save many a cricked back when shooting from a tripod and many a dirty knee when shooting at low angles. The autofocus performance during live view appears to be improved over earlier models. Although it still doesn't focus anywhere near as quick as when using the viewfinder, is only takes a brief moment to lock onto subjects when the lighting conditions are in your favour.
An electronic level feature is also included, which landscape and architecture snappers will appreciate. I found it a little difficult to get my head around how to adjust the camera when the screen was set at an angle, but I soon got the hang of it.
Metering is provided by the new iFCL 63-zone dual-layer sensor found in many of Canon's latest models, including the EOS 550D and EOS 7D. The sensor uses both colour and luminance information and promises to ensure accurate exposures in a wide range of conditions. The full compliment of creative manual and fully-automatic exposure and scene programs are provided, making the camera suitable for those who still enjoy the convenience of fully-automated scene modes. The usual plethora of Picture Styles can also be selected depending on the look you wish to achieve. In addition to this Canon have added a Creative Filters feature which allows certain effects, such as a toy camera effect, to be applied to images afterwards. These effects can only be applied to JPEG images in camera.
Those wishing to upgrade from an older twin digit EOS, such as the EOS 30D or EOS 40D will be disappointed to find that this is the last in Canon's line-up to receive a new battery-type. The newer LP-E6 cell has taken over from the common BP-511. On the positive side the new battery should provide better information to the camera about battery-life than the old cell and longer life too.
Full HD video recording is also possible at resolutions up to 1080p at 29.97 frames per second, or up to 59.94 frames per second at 720p resolution. Automatic and manual exposure modes are available while shooting video, allowing you to keep your creative options open.
Canon EOS 60D: Handling
Sitting where it does in Canon's range, the EOS 60D lacks the magnesium alloy, weather sealed body of the EOS 7D, but this doesn't necessarily mean the camera isn't well built. The glass-reinforced polycarbonate is rigid and feels rugged enough for the camera's intended market, while still being quite lightweight at 755g including the battery and memory card.
Tactile rubberised grips have been placed in all the important areas to give a good grip of the body, which is a little smaller than that of the EOS 50D it replaces, but still large enough to handle well with a large telephoto lens attached. Those who like to attach a supplementary battery grip to improve the handling, especially when shooting portrait may be interested in the BG-E9 grip, which weighs in at around £200 and is available from Warehouse Express here.
Canon have started from the ground up with this model. Rather than adding improved features to a tried & tested body, the EOS 60D has a new control layout and the little fiddly joystick has gone to make way for a much more tactile directional control pad located around the set button. Nested beneath around this is the secondary control dial. I really like the new, simplified approach to the control layout. The directional pad is much better than the old joystick for navigating menus and selecting AF points. Users of previous Canon cameras of this level may just take a little while to adjust though. In a continuation of this more simplified approach to the control layout, there are now four command buttons on the camera's top plate, each having their own job, such as adjusting the AF or Drive modes, rather than the dual function approach found on previous models.
Another nice touch is the new locking button on the main control, which has to be depressed each time you wish to change exposure program. It's a simple and elegant solution to the problem of accidentally knocking the dial off your required setting each time the camera is taken from a bag or case.
Overall I really like the way the 60D handles. The combination of lightweight materials and a simplified control layout makes getting to grips with the camera's features quite straightforward, at least for me.
Canon EOS 60D: Performance
Canon's iFCL evaluative metering system copes well under a wide range of conditions, producing balanced exposures much of the time, especially in scenes of even contrast and lighting. In use I did find the camera prefers to expose for the shadows, which can occasionally lead to the odd over exposed picture here and there. For those who prefer more traditional metering options, the usual dependable trio of centre-weighted, partial and spot metering options are at your disposal. Spot metering is fixed to the centre AF point rather than tracking the selected point, as can be found on Canon's top-end bodies.
Another feature carried over from Canon's latest cameras is the Auto Lighting Optimiser, which promises to improve dynamic range in images by either lightening the shadows or darkening the highlights.
In practice this feature basically brightens the shadows, leading to more even-looking exposures. In very high contrast scenes I found this feature can benefit from a little negative exposure compensation to help save the highlights, as the Auto Lighting Optimiser will brighten up the shadows.
|Auto Lighting Optimiser Off.
|Auto Lighting Optimiser Low.
|Auto Lighting Optimiser Standard.
|Auto Lighting Optimiser Strong.
The same 9-point diamond-shaped array of cross-type AF sensors found in the previous EOS 50D and EOS 40D models has been used in the EOS 60D. Users of those two previous models will agree that it works pretty well, keeping up with all but the most erratic fast-moving subjects.
Although the system works well, and is a step up from the AF system found in the EOS 550D, which only has one cross-type sensor at the centre, it lacks the refinement of the new 19-point focusing system found on the EOS 7D. I suppose it is the best compromise considering this camera's placing in Canon's range.
During testing I had two lenses at my disposal, an EF 50mm f/1.4 and an EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Both lenses focused quickly and accurately in most situations and I found continuous focus tracking enough to keep up with traffic driving towards me at around 30mph with either lens using the centre focus point.
During live view two focusing options are at your disposal. Contrast detection ensures the screen doesn't black out during focusing, which leads to a better user experience on the whole. This mode appears to be much improved when compared to older Canon models, with focusing on static subjects taking fractions of a second, rather than whole seconds. When this still isn't quick enough there is the quick mode, which uses the normal AF sensor and requires the mirror to flip down, blacking out the screen during focusing. However there is noticeable shutter lag when shooting in live view in either mode, which will disappoint those hoping to use the camera in this way for snapshots.
The 18 megapixel CMOS sensor is certainly capable of resolving a lot of detail, producing images with excellent clarity straight from the camera.
|Jpeg sharpness test image.
|The same image processed from RAW using Canon's DPP software using standard settings.
For the shot above I set the camera to shoot large JPEG plus RAW using an EF 50mm f/1.4 lens set to f/8. The DiGIC 4 processor does a grand job of processing the JPEG image, which is incredibly difficult to tell apart from the image processed from the RAW file using Canon's DPP software. Every last detail in the face of the watch has been rendered clearly.
ISO and noise performance
Canon's other cameras using this 18Mp CMOS sensor have proved that despite the extra pixels, the camera is quite capable of producing decent results at reasonably high ISO settings. Images taken at settings between ISO100 and ISO800 show no significant signs of noise.
From ISO1600 onwards the tell-tale signs of noise, and noise reduction start to set in. At ISO1600 there is a slight drop in colour saturation and a little softening of fine details, probably due to noise reduction keeping any speckling from becoming an issue. ISO3200 is still good, but noise in the shadow starts to become much more apparent, leading to a loss of detail and contrast in these areas. This can be seen clearest in the dark areas around the lock keeper's cottage and in the brickwork in the building behind, which is now a red/orange mush.
At ISO6400 the levels of noise are clearly apparent, with quite noticeable speckling and loss of colour saturation. Quite strong colour noise can be seen on the water's surface in the outdoor test shot too. And finally at ISO12800, which can be set after enabling ISO expansion in the Custom functions menu, the levels of noise are very high, making this setting suitable as a last resort only.
|Canon EOS 60D Outdoor ISO speed test: Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
|Canon EOS 60D Test chart ISO speed test: Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
Colour reproduction
Using the standard picture style, the EOS 60D tends to produce images with reasonably punchy colours and a decent amount of contrast, leading to vibrant images without looking over done. Several picture styles can be chosen from with a couple of clicks and three user definable settings are also available.
Each of the presets apply different colour saturations, contrast and Auto Lighting Optimiser settings depending on it's suitability. For example, the landscape picture style ups the colour saturation and contrast, but also the Auto Lighting Optimiser setting, to help deal with scenes of higher contrast.
Some examples of the different picture style settings can be seen below.
|Canon EOS 60D Colour reproduction: Click on the thumbnail for the larger image.
|Standard Picture Style
|Sony Alpha A500 Colour test: Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
|Portrait Picture Style
|Landscape Picture Style
|Neutral Picture Style
|Faithful Picture Style
|Mono Picture Style
Auto white balance on the EOS 60D performs very well indeed, correcting the casts present in common lighting conditions well enough to give decent colour reproduction. Under incandescent lighting the results are hard to distinguish between using auto white balance and the incandescent preset. The same goes for shooting under the warm-white fluorescent lights in our studio. The accuracy of the auto white balance setting is very impressive and should allow you to concentrate on other things when shooting.
Creative Filters
Creative filters are an interesting extra addition to the EOS 60D, allowing popular effects to be created that would normally require a little time post shoot in image editing software afterwards. The filters can be applied to JPEG images in camera and are saved as a new file on the memory card. Filters include a grainy black and white, soft focus and toy camera effect. A filter is also provided for creating a selective depth-of-field effect like you would get shooting a model village.
The quality of the effects is quite good and each has three strength settings with the Black & White one having three contrast levels, and the toy camera effect (which should keep most Lomography fans happy) having a choice of warm, standard and cool colour balances. The miniature effect allows you to choose a stripe of sharpness on either the horizontal or vertical axis to which blur is progressively applied to either side.
Some examples of each creative filter can be seen below:
The full HD video recording on the EOS 60D produces video clips of excellent quality. Footage recorded, even at very high ISOs looks clean and crisp, with no jerkiness or signs of unwanted artefacts. Sound recorded by the built-in microphone isn't too bad, but those who are serious about their video will want to take advantage of the external microphone socket for better quality and less background hiss.
|This clip, recorded at 1920x1080 resolution at 25 frames per second shows how smooth and detailed the footage is, despite being recorded at ISO1600.
Write Times
Although Canon specify that this camera can buffer only 58 JPEG images, the DiGIC 4 processor does a great job of offloading those images to the memory card. Using a Class 10 Lexar Professional SDHC card, I took 191 images in 35.86 seconds before the camera showed any signs of slowing down. That averages out at a shooting speed of 5.33 frames per second, which is a tiny bit faster than specified.
Continuous shooting in RAW is much more limited. With the huge file sizes churned out by the 18 megapixel sensor the camera slows down much more quickly only buffering 17 shots before pausing briefly. This is still quite acceptable performance for this level of camera.
Battery life
The LP-E6 Li-Ion battery provides ample power for extended use. Although I didn't have the camera in my possession long enough to do exhaustive battery tests, I had it long enough to see that the camera performs well in this respect. After taking 456 shots during testing, in a mixture of normal shooting modes and live view the battery still showed all four bars of power present.
To see how much more it would take, I took about 15minutes of video and left the camera on live view for about half an hour. The battery still showed full power, so I took an additional 257 shots in RAW plus large JPEG then went back through the images deleting them individually. When I had deleted 92 of them the battery meter finally removed a bar. This is very impressive performance, showing one battery should be ample for a day's intensive shooting.
Lens performance
The camera supplied for testing was the body only kit, but I had the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6mm IS USM which is available as a kit bundled with the camera and an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM.
Both lenses were capable of producing great results with the EOS 60D and we will be testing each lens separately soon. Please visit here for our latest lens reviews.
|DxOMark provides objective, independent, RAW-based image quality performance data for lenses and digital cameras to help you select the best equipment to meet your photographic needs.
Visit the DxOMark website for tests performed on the Canon EOS 60D.
Canon EOS 60D: Verdict
Although on first impression, the EOS 60D appears to offer little more than the current cameras in the Canon range, it fills the gap well between the entry level EOS 550D and the professional level EOS 7D.
The camera handles well, and I really like the new simplified control layout. This should make the transition for upgraders from Canon's entry level models much less painful. Unfortunately the change to SD cards and the LP-E6 battery may disappoint those wishing to upgrade from older Canon models such as the EOS 30D or EOS 40D, but then you can't have everything, can you?
If you were previously tempted by an upgrade to the EOS 7D but don't really require the weather sealed magnesium build, faster continuous shooting speeds and better autofocus and certainly can't justify the cost, the EOS 60D could be the camera for you. Likewise if you feel you've reached the limits of your entry-level Canon camera but don't fancy biting off more than you can chew.
I feel the EOS 60D is a worthy and welcome successor to the EOS 50D, which it replaces, filling the gap between the EOS 550D and EOS 7D in Canon's line-up very well indeed.
|A great all-round camera for those who want more than the entry-level models offer.
Swivel screen for live view shooting
Decent ISO performance
Simplified controls
Excellent handing
Superb video quality
Battery life
Wireless flash facility
Canon EOS 60D: Cons
Auto ISO could offer more parameters
Shutter lag during live view shooting
Canon EOS 60D: Specification
|Lens mount
|Canon EF
|Sensor size
|Sensor type
|Max. Image size
|5184 x 3456
|Aspect ratio
|Crop factor
|Pentaprism, approx 96% coverage
|Focusing system
|9 cross-type AF points
|Focus types
|AI Focus
One Shot
AI Servo
|File types
|ISO sensitivity
|ISO100-6400 + ISO12800 with expansion
|Metering system
|TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone iFCL SPC
|Metering types
|Evaluative, partial, Spot, Centre Weighted
|AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White
Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting.
|White balance compensation
|1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
|Exposure compensation
|+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
|Shutter speed range
|30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb
|Continuous shooting
|Max. Approx. 5.3fps. (speed maintained for minimum of approx 58 images (JPEG), 16 images (RAW)
|Image stabilisation
|Movie mode
|1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps)
640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
|Vari angle 7.7cm (3.0") 3:2 Clear View TFT, approx. 1040K dots
|Media type
|Live View
|LP-E6 1800mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery
|Size (wxdxl)
|144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6mm
|Weight (with battery)
The Canon EOS 60D costs around £900 for the body only and is available from Warehouse Express here:
Canon EOS 60D Body Only
The Canon EOS 60D costs around £1000 with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens and is available from Warehouse Express here:
Canon EOS 60D with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
The Canon EOS 60D costs around £1150 with the EF-S 17-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens and is available from Warehouse Express here:
Canon EOS 60D with EF-S 17-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
The Canon EOS 60D costs around £1150 with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens and is available from Warehouse Express here:
Canon EOS 60D with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
The Canon EOS 60D costs around £1640 with the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens and is available from Warehouse Express here:
Canon EOS 60D costs around £1640 with the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
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Why a lack of regulation in cryptocurrency and influencers could be a disastrous combination
It's a pub quiz question for the ages. What do action star Steven Seagal and former Premier League football manager Harry Redknapp have in common?
No, they aren't starring in the next mismatched buddy cop action comedy.


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A privately owned family business offering traditional and contemporary funeral services, cremations, and pre-planning.
Michael M. Zughaib
Michael Zughaib, 62, of Allentown passed away peacefully on Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He left a smile on everyone's face. He was predeceased by his parents Moussa and Amira Zughaib.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years Seham; his son Ghassan and wife Rachel Zughaib; his daughter Mireille and husband Samer Makhoul; brothers Joseph, John, George and Elias Zughaib and their families; sisters Janette Aldakhlalah, Josephine Zughaib, Layla Obeid, Terez Elias and their familes; grandchildren Isabella, Adriana and Micah.
Services: viewing Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at St. George Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown. Funeral service Wednesday Sep. 27 at 11:00 in the church, preceded by viewing at 10:00. Interment at Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall.
Donations can be made to the family. Arrangements are by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown.


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Chapter XV.—The Emperor Constantius repairs to Sirmium, recalls Liberius, and restores him to the Church of Rome; he also commands Felix to assist Liberius in the Sacerdotal Office.
Not long after these events, the emperor returned to Sirmium from Rome; on receiving a deputation from the Western bishops, he recalled Liberius from Berœa. 1320 Constantius urged him, in the presence of the deputies of the Eastern bishops, and of the other priests who were at the camp, to confess that the Son is not of the same substance as the Father. He was instigated to this measure by Basil, Eustathius, and Eusebius, who possessed great influence over him. They had formed a compilation, in one document, of the decrees against Paul of Samosata, and Photinus, bishop of Sirmium; to which they subjoined a formulary of faith drawn up at Antioch at the consecration of the church, as if certain persons had, under the pretext of the term "consubstantial," attempted to establish a heresy of their own. Liberius, Athanasius, Alexander, Severianus, and Crescens, a priest of Africa, were induced to assent to this document, as were likewise Ursacius, Germanius, bishop of Sirmium, Valens, bishop of Mursa, and as many of the Eastern bishops as were present. They partially approved of a confession of faith drawn up by Liberius, in which he declared that those who affirm that the Son is not like unto the Father in substance and in all other respects, are excommunicated. For when Eudoxius and his partisans at Antioch, who favored the heresy of Aëtius, received the letter of Hosius, they circulated the report that Liberius had renounced the term "consubstantial," and had admitted p. 310 that the Son is dissimilar from the Father. After these enactments had been made by the Western bishops, the emperor permitted Liberius to return to Rome. The bishops who were then convened at Sirmium 1321 wrote to Felix, who governed the Roman church, and to the other bishops, desiring them to receive Liberius. They directed that both should share the apostolical throne and discharge the priestly duties in common, with harmony of mind; and that whatever illegalities might have occurred in the ordination of Felix, or the banishment of Liberius, might be buried in oblivion. The people of Rome regarded Liberius as a very excellent man, and esteemed him highly on account of the courage he had evinced in opposing the emperor, so that they had even excited seditions on his account, and had gone so far as to shed blood. Felix survived but a short time; and Liberius found himself in sole possession of the church. This event was, no doubt, ordained by God, that the seat of Peter might not be dishonored by the occupancy of two bishops; for such an arrangement is a sign of discord, and is foreign to ecclesiastical law.
Athan. Hist. Arian. 35–41; Epistles of Liberius, M. P. L. 8; Hil. Fragm. iv.–vi.; Theodoret, H. E. ii. 17; Ruf. i. 22; Philost. iv. 3; Soc. ii. 37; Sulp. Sev. H. S. ii. 39. Many independent details.310:1321
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Roger Fenton (28 March 1819 – 8 August 1869) was a pioneering British photographer, one of the first war photographers.
Roger Fenton was born in Crimble Hall, then within the parish of Bury, Lancashire, on 28 March 1819. His grandfather was a wealthy cotton manufacturer and banker, his father a banker and Member of Parliament. Fenton was the fourth of seven children by his father's first marriage. His father had 10 more children by his second wife.
In 1838 Fenton went to University College London where he graduated in 1840 with a "first class" Bachelor of Arts degree, having studied English, mathematics, Greek and Latin. In 1841, he began to study law at University College, evidently sporadically as he did not qualify as a solicitor until 1847, in part because he had become interested in studying to be a painter. Fenton visited the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park in London in 1851 and was impressed by the photography on display there. He then visited Paris to learn the waxed paper calotype process, most likely from William Fox Henry Talbot, its inventor. By 1852 he had photographs exhibited in England, and travelled to Kiev, Moscow and St. Petersburg making calotypes there, and photographed views and architecture around Britain. His published call for the setting up of a photographic society was answered with its establishment in 1853; the Photographic Society, with Fenton as founder and first Secretary, later became the Royal Photographic Society under the patronage of Prince Albert.
In 1855 Fenton was sent to the Crimean War as the first official war photographer. He had the endorsement of the Duke of Newcastle, secretary of state for war, and the patronage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The resulting photographs may have been intended to offset the general aversion of the British people to an unpopular war and to counteract the occasionally critical reporting of correspondent William Howard Russell of The Times. The photographs were to be converted into woodblocks and published in the less critical Illustrated London News. Fenton took Marcus Sparling as his photographic assistant, a servant and a large van of equipment. Due to the size and cumbersome nature of his photographic equipment, Fenton was limited in his choice of motifs. Because the photographic material of his time needed long exposures, he was only able to produce pictures of unmoving objects, mostly posed pictures; he avoided making pictures of dead, injured or mutilated soldiers.
Fenton also photographed the landscape, including an area near to where the Light Brigade—made famous in Tennyson's "Charge of the Light Brigade"—was ambushed. His Versions of Valley of the Shadow of Death, with and without cannonballs is a seminal image in war photography but also a controversial one because the two versions that exist show that Fenton repositioned the cannon balls in the second version to make the image more compelling. In letters home soldiers had called the original valley "The Valley of Death", and Tennyson's poem used the same phrase, so when in September 1855 Thomas Agnew put the picture on show, as one of a series of eleven collectively titled Panorama of the Plateau of Sebastopol in Eleven Parts in a London exhibition, he took the troops'—and Tennyson's—epithet, expanded it as The Valley of the Shadow of Death with its deliberate evocation of Psalm 23, and assigned it to the piece; it is not the location of the famous charge, which took place in a long, broad valley several miles to the south-east. In 2007 film-maker Errol Morris went to Sevastopol to identify the site of this "first iconic photograph of war". He identified the small valley, shown on a later map as "The Valley of the Shadow of Death", as the place where Fenton had taken his photograph. Two pictures were taken of this area, one with several cannonballs on the road, the other with an empty road. Opinions differ concerning which one was taken first. Morris concludes that the photo without the cannonballs was taken first, but he remains uncertain about why balls were moved onto the road in the second picture—perhaps, he notes, Fenton deliberately placed them there to enhance the image. The alternative is that soldiers were gathering up cannonballs for reuse and they threw down balls higher up the hill onto the road and ditch for collection later. Other art historians, such as Nigel Spivey of Cambridge University, identify the images as from the nearby Woronzoff Road. This is the location accepted by the local tour guides.
Despite high temperatures, breaking several ribs, and suffering from cholera, in all Fenton managed to make over 350 usable large format negatives. An exhibition of 312 prints was soon on show in London, in the gallery of publisher Thomas Agnew. Sales were not as good as expected, possibly because the war had ended.
In 1858 Fenton made studio genre studies based on romantically imaginative ideas of Muslim life, such as Seated Odalisque, using friends and models who were not always convincing in their roles.
Although well known for his Crimean War photography, his photographic career lasted little more than a decade, and in 1862 he abandoned the profession entirely, selling his equipment and becoming almost forgotten by the time of his death seven years later. He was later formally recognised by art historians for his pioneering work and artistic endeavour. In recognition of the importance of his photography, Fenton's photos of the Crimean war were included in the Life collection, 100 Photos that Changed the World.


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There's only one week to go until Color Manila's first Blacklight Run this year commences on May 27, 2017 at Filinvest City, Alabang. But that's only the first leg of the tour, with two more races confirmed: Bacolod City on June 3 and Davao City on August 12.
It's pretty amazing to see the Color Manila series grow year after year bringing its own particular brand of fun run into the country's racing scene. These events are geared towards the enjoyment and social aspect of running, rather than the competitive aspect. The highlight of their fun runs is the color festival and music party that happens.
There are four race categories: 3K, 5K, 10K, and 6K Challenger (including obstacles). The pricing is flat across categories, depending on which kit you select.
CM Blacklight Run Manila registration fees and kit inclusions:
Deluxe kit (P950) – drifit shirt, headlamp, race bib, color packet and finisher's medal
Rockstar kit (P1,500) – drifit shirt, headlamp, race bib, color packet, drawstring bag, foldable water bottle, face paint tube, and finisher's medal
6K Blacklight Challenger kit (P2,000) – two (2) drifit shirts, headlamp, race bib, color packet, drawstring bag, foldable water bottle, face paint tube, and finisher's medal
You can still register for CM Blacklight Run Manila online, at SM Tickets kiosks, and at RUNNR (Trinoma, Alabang Town Center, Bonifacio High Street), Toby's Sports (Glorietta, SM Mall of Asia and SM Megamall) and Second Wind.
For CM Blacklight Run Bacolod and Davao, there are 3K, 5K and 10K categories. Again the pricing is flat whatever distance you choose, and only varies between the Deluxe, Rockstar and Superstar kits.
CM Blacklight Run Bacolod and Davao registration fees and kit inclusions:
Deluxe kit (P750) – singlet, prop, race bib, drawstring bag, color packet, and finisher's medal
Rockstar kit (P1,050) – drifit shirt, race bib, drawstring bag, color packet, headlamp, and finisher's medal
Superstar kit (P1,500) – drifit shirt, race bib, 3 drawstring bags, color packet, headlamp, headwear, CM sticker, and finisher's medal
Register for Color Manila Blacklight Run Bacolod and Color Manila Blacklight Run Davao at www.colormanila.com and SM Tickets. Registration for CM Blacklight Bacolod leg is already ongoing at Planet Sports at Robinson's Place Bacolod, while registration for CM Blacklight Davao leg starts June 1 via Chris Sports SM Lanang Premier Mall and Toby's Abreeza Mall Davao.


text: One witnessed all around a kind of competition for establishing economic imperialism. America, England, Japan, and Germany - all these countries want to leave others behind in this race. Technology has been used freely for expanding this economic imperialism. It has been used less for human welfare. The same is true of industrial development. It has been argued that with more development, there would be more opportunities and more employment. Compassion will come after that. On the other hand, wherever selfishness is predominant, compassion loses its impact. It is Mahavira's well-established theory that cruelty increases corresponding to selfishness. As self-interest remains limited, compassion rises. It is never possible that self-interest and compassion both become dominant at the same time.


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The challenges of Twitter are doubled (halved?) when it comes to the Montreal Canadiens. More so than any other club, the Habs have a fan-base that speaks, writes, and reads in English, or in French, or in both official languages.
That doesn't stop the team from being the most followed National Hockey League team on Twitter, which at the time of this article was over 465,000 followers. The main NHL Twitter account has over 2 million followers.
Second place NHL team on Twitter? You probably guessed the Toronto Maple Leafs and would be ….. wrong. Second place goes to the Chicago Blackhawks with over 446,000 followers. The Leafs have over 422,000 followers which puts them in 6th place behind the Habs, Blackhawks, Bruins, Penguins, and Canucks. In addition to his salary cap wizardry, Matt Wuest at Capgeek.com also tracks these team Twitter numbers, as well as those for NHL players and media.
Top NHL player on Twitter? Alex Ovechkin with over 615,000 followers. Not many NHL players are Twitter powerhouses, with the obvious exception of ovi8 and Paul Bissonnette. However, Montreal Canadiens players are particularly challenged in having a successful Twitter presence as most are unilingual anglophone, or whose mother tongue is not English or French. Can a Habs player ever be a Twitter superstar?
All challenges aside, I've discarded with linguistic differences here and have assembled my list of the Top 10 Habs-related Twitter accounts for you to follow. I've left out players who have huge numbers of followers, but simply aren't very active with their accounts and might not be a worthwhile follow. If you're a Habs fan, and a Twitter user, these are ones you should at least be following.
1. Compte officiel des Canadiens de Montréal / Official account of the Montreal Canadiens
@CanadiensMTL – 465,000+ followers
En français ou en anglais, the Canadiens main Twitter account is an active dialogue with fans of the club. As the top NHL team account on Twitter, if you're a Habs fan and not following them, you're not a 100% Habs fan.
If you missed the premiere of #24CH, catch it again tonight at 7PM on TSN2 and tomorrow at 2PM on TSN.
DETAILS -> http://t.co/fME2G8jhDu
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 9, 2013
Si vous avez manqué la première de #24CH, voyez-la ce soir à 19h sur TSN2 et demain à 14h sur TSN.
DÉTAILS -> http://t.co/RKmxkEXzSv
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 9, 2013
2. P.K. Subban
@PKSubban1 – 274,000+ followers
PK's account is ranked #7 in number of followers for all NHL player accounts. Plus, he's very active relative to other player accounts. During the off season he treated his fans to updates and pics of his workout regimens. He does quite a bit of self-promotion and accessory promotion too. Always entertaining. Never dull. PK Subban.
Check out the amazing new commercial I'm in for @HyundaiHockey Helpers – helping kids get in the game. @KidSport http://t.co/Ms9Z9VK5N1
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) October 3, 2013
2 days in.. #sore #trainingcamp http://t.co/iWwhpFGCxV
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) September 12, 2013
3. Brandon Prust
@BrandonPrust8 – 164,000+ followers
Brandon (should I call him Mr. Prust?) ranked #19 for followers amongst all NHL player accounts. He's relatively active too. Here's hoping this year he gives us the scoop on a prank on Plekanec, or some other unsuspecting teammate who isn't on Twitter (including Markov). Prust truly belongs on my Top 10 list, but I'm also afraid what might happen to me if I don't have him on my list.
Make sure u guys check out the 1st episode of 24CH tomorrow nite after the game!
— Brandon Prust (@BrandonPrust8) October 5, 2013
Thanks for all the good wishes everyone. Very kind.. My biggest fan now has a front row seat to all my games.
— Brandon Prust (@BrandonPrust8) October 4, 2013
4. Renaud Lavoie
@LavoieRenaud – 78,000+ followers
Formerly of the RDS team covering the NHL, Renaud made a highly publicized move to TVA Sports earlier this year. I don't know that such a move could be considered a coup for TVA, but they certainly gained a highly respected and knowledgeable personality.
Just to translate. Max Pacioretty will play Wednesday. Carey Price will be in net. #canadiens
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) October 8, 2013
Les nouvelles sont rassurantes pour la famille de Brian Gionta. Le capitaine du Canadien rejoindra ses coéquipiers plus tard auj à Calgary.
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) October 8, 2013
5. All Habs Hockey Magazine
@All_Habs – 63,000+ followers
A well respected and well followed online Montreal Canadiens resource.
Loving Lars http://t.co/sj9XPlMAg1 #allhabs
— All Habs (Canadiens) (@AllHabs) October 9, 2013
GameDay: Habs vs Flames Preview, Lineups, Puck's Pick http://t.co/1XuT0JJTDi #allhabs
— All Habs (Canadiens) (@AllHabs) October 9, 2013
6. Geoff Molson
@GMolsonCHC – 60,000+ followers
He co-owns the team and is President and CEO. He speaks and writes in both languages. He lets the hockey staff do what they were hired to do. He tweets. That's good enough to make my list.
Saw close to final cut of 1st episode of 24CH wow! Habs fans will love it…Sat before (6:30 Canal D) & after (10:30 RDS) our game. #GHG
— Geoff Molson (@GMolsonCHC) October 4, 2013
Je viens de voir le 1iere épisode de 24CH wow! Nos partisans vont aimés ça…samedi 18h30 à Canal D et après le match sur RDS à 22h30 #GHG
— Geoff Molson (@GMolsonCHC) October 4, 2013
7. François Gagnon
@GagnonFrancois – 52,000+ followers
He's on RDS. He's on TSN. He's speaking French. He's speaking English. He knows stuff. He's handsome. He's #7 on my list.
Son fils ayant pris du mieux, Brian Gionta rejoindra le #CH à Calgary en PM. Ratera sans doute l'entraînement, mais affrontera les Flames
— Francois Gagnon (@GagnonFrancois) October 8, 2013
Brian Gionta will join his teamates later today in Calgary. #Habs captain might miss the 15 h practice, but should face the Flames anyway
— Francois Gagnon (@GagnonFrancois) October 8, 2013
8. Dave Stubbs
@Dave_Stubbs – 29,000+ followers
Dave is a well-respected Montreal Gazette columnist covering the Habs. How long now Dave?
This night 1971 (you want history?): #Habs retire Jean Béliveau's No. 4 same night Guy Lafleur plays his first #NHL game, 4-4 tie with #NYR
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) October 9, 2013
This day 1952: Legendary Danny Gallivan calls his first NHL game on radio, #Habs lose 3-2 season-opener to #Blackhawks at Forum
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) October 9, 2013
9. John Lu
@JohnLuTSNMtl – 21,000+ followers
I watch TSN from time to time. I enjoy Sportscentre. I don't feel I see John Lu enough. He's with the team and he knows the team.
#Habs Therrien says Budaj will start one of the back-to-back Alberta games this week but wouldn't disclose which one.
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) October 7, 2013
#Habs Therrien says Pacioretty will make the trip out west but his status remains day-to-day.
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) October 7, 2013
10. Marc Antoine Godin
@MAGodin – 18,000+ followers
He writes for La Presse, covering the Habs, but I know Marc Antoine from his English TV appearances. Very bright, articulate, and passionate.
Gionta not travelling with the team for family reasons. He'll rejoin the team as soon as possible but it's not clear when it will be.
— Marc Antoine Godin (@MAGodin) October 7, 2013
Le gardien Devan Dubnyk affrontera le Canadien demain. #Oilers
— Marc Antoine Godin (@MAGodin) October 9, 2013
11. Louis Jean
@LouisJean_TVA – 15,000+ followers
Yes, my Top 10 list goes to 11. Also with TVA Sports. Very well integrated with the team and the staff.
Tonight on le #PremierTrio, the #Habs get a boost on offense, the undefeated #Avs–#Leafs & an awaited goalie duel in Vancouver. @TVASports
— Louis Jean (@LouisJeanTVAS) October 8, 2013
12. HockeyInsideOut
@HabsIO – 8,900+ followers
Yes, my Top 10 list goes to 12. Once called HabsInsideOut until the club requested they modify their name, the HabsIO group is a 'spin-off' web entity of the Montreal Gazette newspaper, which dedicates coverage to the team. Active bloggers comprise the Gazette's sports team and include Gazette Sports Editor Stu Cowan, columnists Mike Boone, Pat Hickey, and the aforementioned Dave Stubbs (#8 in our Top 10 list). If you ever wanted dressing room video and interviews with sweaty players, they have it.
Canadiens' forward Daniel Brière Oct. 5, 2013: http://t.co/05DGPhUJp7 via @YouTube
— Hockey Inside/Out (@HabsIO) October 6, 2013
Canadiens' forward Lars Eller Oct. 5, 2013: http://t.co/6j94BNpZZQ via @YouTube
— Hockey Inside/Out (@HabsIO) October 6, 2013
13. Pierre Houde
@PierreHoudeRDS – 8,800+ followers
Yes, my Top 10 list stops at 13. I would not be able to sleep at night and would be eternally damned if I didn't include Mr. Houde on this list. He is single-handedly the reason that French adoption and comprehension amongst Quebec Anglophones is as high as it is today. I was born and raised in Ontario the first half of my life. I watched hockey on English CBC television. Today, living in Quebec, I watch every single Habs game on RDS with Pierre Houde doing the play-by-play commentary. He makes my list.
Honorable Mentions
Carey Price @CP0031 – #35 for NHL player accounts, but he's simply not active enough on Twitter to make my list.
George Parros @GeorgeParros – Because I like him. Get well soon George. Fairly active on Twitter.
Alex Galchenyuk @AGally94 – Many agree, a future star for the Habs. Low activity on Twitter.
Brendan Gallagher @BGALLY17 – His energy on Twitter doesn't match his energy on the ice. It never will, but he's semi active on Twitter.
Brian Gionta @Giostyle21 – He's the captain after all. Low activity on Twitter.
Lead Writer for the Montreal Canadiens at TheHockeyWriters.com. Also, tracking man games lost data for pro sports at ManGamesLost.com. PhD in cell biology from McGill University. Lifelong Habs fan.


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BFS Open night – Torchwood Discussion and Signing / Sam Stone book launch
The British Fantasy Society and BBC Books are pleased to announce that on the 3rd July they will be hosting a free Torchwood event at The George pub on London's historic Fleet Street, a short walk from Temple Tube Station.
Authors of the latest Torchwood novels from BBC Books, Mark Morris, Sarah Pinborough and Guy Adams are joined by scriptwriter Joe Lidster in an informal panel discussion hosted by Andrew Cartmel, fellow Torchwood author for BBC Books and onetime script editor of Doctor Who.
The discussion will last approximately one hour and will be followed by an opportunity for people to buy books and have them signed by those attending.
The event will start at 19.30 and is free to attend but please note that space is limited.
Mark Morris is the author of 17 highly acclaimed novels and numerous short stories. In 2006 he compiled and edited the award-winning Cinema Macabre, a collection of essays on horror films by some of the brightest names in horror fiction. In the world of Doctor Who he has written four novels featuring the fifth, eighth and tenth doctors (winning the top slot for most popular Doctor Who novel the last two years running as voted for by the readers of Doctor Who Magazine). He has also written scripts for Big Finish's range of Doctor Who audio dramas. Bay of the Dead is his first novel for the Torchwood range.
Sarah Pinborough is the British author of five horror novels and her sixth, Feeding Ground, is due out from Leisure books in October 2009. Her short stories have appeared in several anthologies and she is currently working on A Matter of Blood, the first of a supernatural thriller trilogy for Gollancz, which will be in all good UK book shops in 2010. Sarah has twice been short-listed for the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel and when she's not writing she can normally be found laughing with friends and drinking wine, probably with a cat in her lap. Into the Silence is her first Torchwood novel.
Guy Adams trained as an actor before accidentally becoming an writer instead. He is the author of far too many books about Life On Mars, including the best-selling spoof police manual "Rules of Modern Policing". When not pretending to be DCI Gene Hunt he pretends to be John Watson MD, working alongside the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write a facsimile scrapbook of his time flat sharing with Sherlock Holmes. The result has been published by Carlton Books to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Doyle's birth. He is currently working on two original novels due to be published next year that he really wishes he could talk about but can't. The House that Jack Built is his first Torchwood novel.
Joe Lidster has worked extensively for audio production company Big Finish, writing scripts for a variety of their ranges including Doctor Who, Sapphire & Steel and The Tomorrow People. In 2008 he made his TV debut with "A Day in the Death" an episode in the second series of Torchwood. He also wrote "The Mark of the Beserker" for the second series of The Sarah Jane Adventures and "Lost Souls" a Torchwood drama for BBC Radio 4 that celebrated the switching on of CERN's Large Hadron Collider.
Andrew Cartmel is a television writer, novelist and playwright. He worked for BBC television for three years as script editor of the popular cult series Doctor Who. He became senior script editor on Casualty and was subsequently head writer and script editor on Dark Knight, for Channel Five. His stage plays, produced on the London fringe, include End of the Night and Under the Eagle, hailed by Time Out London as 'bitingly funny'. His novels include Warlock and The Wise (Virgin Books) Atom Bomb Blues (BBC) and, most recently, Miss Freedom (Powys).
Also FUTILE FLAME – Book Launch
The quest for the origin of the Vampire Gene continues …
Gabriele searches out Lucrezia, who reveals to him the horrors of her teenage years in the house of the Borgias in the sixteenth century, and the possessive obsession of her brother Caesare who cannot accept that his love for her is unrequited. Her transformation as a vampire gives her freedom to escape for a short time, but leads to the terrifying world of the Allucians; throwing her back into the arms of her now much stronger and powerful brother, two centuries later.
Gabriele discovers that Lucrezia is just as much a victim of her past as he is.
Author and poet Sam Stone's first novel, Gabriele Caccini – The Vampire Gene Book 1 (as Paigan Stone), was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Like all good authors she drew on her own knowledge and passions to write it. The novel won ForeWord Magazine's silver award for BEST HORROR NOVEL 2007. In September 2008 Gabriele Caccini was re-edited and republished by The House of Murky Depths as Killing Kiss. She has recently sold a couple of short stories and is working on a film treatment for Killing Kiss as well as a new urban fantasy series for young adults.


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Climbing and the Fear of Heights
M.D., Infectious diseases specialist, travel junkie, chocolate/coffee addict and amateur climber.
Climbing With a Fear of Heights
I have had a fear of heights since I was a child. I don't remember when or how it began. It was just always there, a part of me somehow. A couple of years ago my friends started bouldering and asked me to join them. But with a paralyzing fear of heights and absolutely no upper body strength (at the time, I did not know that the latter is irrelevant), I did not think I fulfilled the requirements to become a climber. Six months went by and I still hadn't joined them once. I was curious, though. In theory, I had always fantasized about climbing mountains. The idea of being able to go rock climbing fascinated me. And I very much enjoy hiking (when I cannot see the abyss) and spending time outdoors. I wished I could turn my fear off and join my friends. Also, I imagined it could be a therapeutic experience and allow me to improve my hiking.
One day, I let my friends drag me to the nearest bouldering gym. I was terrible and really scared. But what really shocked me was that I immediately loved it. I became obsessed and wanted to return as soon as possible. Slowly my fear, as well as my climbing, improved. As soon as you learn to trust your big toe, trust that you will not slip on tiny footholds, you begin to feel more comfortable. Also, you gain muscle strength surprisingly fast. This is very important, because the stronger you feel, the more confident you become. However, even now, after almost two years of regular climbing, I still feel afraid when I am tired and feel weak.
To be honest, climbing is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. It taught me a lot of things about myself. Now I feel like I can do anything if I give it enough time and training.
The Fear of Heights Comes in Many Forms
Once you start climbing and talking to people about your fear, you begin to realize that every climber experiences some kind of fear at some point in their climbing career. Watch people climb around you and you will quickly notice that you are not alone.
First of all, it is important to differentiate between justified and unfounded fear. One example of an unfounded, irrational fear is that of the actual height/altitude. And this is very relative of course. In most bouldering gyms, the walls are approximately 4 meters high. Although that is not high, and a thick mat is there to catch you if you fall, many climbers are afraid.
Then there is the fear of material defects. When you start sport climbing especially, there is a lot you must learn. You have to get acquainted with all systems and mechanisms and learn to rely on them. You must learn to trust the rope, the knots, the harness, the holds and the bolts. The more you will climb, the more you get to know your material, and the more comfortable you will feel.
A lack of trust in your belayer in the beginning, or a belayer you have never climbed with, can also make one nervous. This gets better with time as you learn to trust your belayer. Communication is the key. Sometimes climbers are stressed when their belayer is not watching them or talking to someone else. If this makes you nervous, you must say something. Ask your belayer to stop talking or to watch you. If you are afraid of falling on a difficult route, then ask your belayer to give you less slack until you feel more confident.
There is also the fear of getting hurt. Naturally, there is always a risk of injury, but if you check the material when you are sport climbing, and do a partner check before each climb, you will not hit the ground if you fall (you have to be careful the first 5-6 meters of course). If you take these precautions, there is very little risk of injury.
Fear Shouldn't Keep You From Enjoying Climbing
With experience comes the realization that most climbing happens in controlled situations in which injuring yourself is very unlikely. In order to prevent repetitive strain injuries, always start by warming up. Also, find friends who will go climbing with you. You will learn a lot from watching other people climb and the emotional support is very helpful.
Bouldering is a good introduction to climbing. Concentrate on your technique and improve your footwork. The better you will get, the more comfortable you will feel on the wall. This will also help build some muscle and finger strength, which will come in handy when you start sport climbing.
For me, the ultimate goal was to be able to go rock climbing. After about a year of bouldering, I started sport climbing indoors. I took a private class to cultivate good habits from the beginning. Learn your knots and don't rely on anyone else to do anything for you. In the beginning, I was afraid, because I didn't trust the gear. What helped me was climbing a couple of meters, looking around and then asking myself whether I felt at ease. When I was high up enough that I wouldn't touch the ground if I fell, I would take a break and sit into my harness. This way I could feel the support of the rope and convince my brain that I was safe. The trick is forcing your brain to understand that the height doesn't make any difference. The higher you are when you fall, the safer it is (since you are far from the ground). When you are done, you just let everything go and let your belayer bring you down.
Of course, everybody is different. Some people get over their fear as soon as they start trusting the gear and understanding that climbing is safe. Others get rid of their fear temporarily through frequent climbing but re-experience the same fear after a long pause.
It also helps to know that feeling this way is normal. Even professional climbers feel fear. They have just better ways of dealing with it. This is nicely summarized in Roanne van Voorst's book "fear". I really recommend reading it. And don't forget, the most important thing is to have fun. As long as you are, it is worth it.
Some Tips
Despite your fear of heights, you can find a way to feel more comfortable.
- Always be aware of your surroundings
- Always warm up - traversing is great
- Start with easy routes
- Start slowly and take breaks every few meters to look around you and ask yourself if you feel comfortable enough to continue
- Respect your limits - if you don't feel comfortable doing something, then don't
- Start with bouldering - this way you learn to trust your strength
- Include fall training as soon as and as often as possible into your climbing routine
- Use a semi-automatic belaying device (I use a grigri)
- Only buy new material you feel comfortable using
- Take a course to learn the basics and become more confident
- Climb regularly
- Learn to trust your belayer
- Always do a partner check before climbing
- Meditation techniques can help
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
© 2019 Rotsucht


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How do I apply for 'Exceptional Circumstances / in term absence?
If you feel you have an exceptional circumstance you must complete an 'Exceptional Circumstances – In term absence request' form, which will be reviewed by the Head teacher. In addition, you may also be required speak to the Head teacher.
Note: You may be requested to provide evidence to support your application.
This must be done a minimum of two weeks prior to the holiday.
Please note: a family holiday is not an exceptional circumstance.
We advise that you do not plan for your child to be absent from school without gaining prior agreement from the school first.


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Built in the late 1920s, this California beach bungalow wound up in the hands of a loving couple, and they resolved to make the precious cottage a guesthouse for family and close friends. They brought in designer Marshall Watson, of Marshall Watson Interiors, to restore the beautiful home and bring European influence into the space. Marshall says, "They commissioned me to restore, reconstruct and revive this cottage without losing the initial spirit."
Revived Elegance
Because of strict preservation laws, the exterior of the home could not be touched. However, the original glass windows were restored to preserve the beautiful views that southern California has to offer. The addition of shutters and plentiful gardens surrounding the property brought earthy and natural charm to the exterior.
In the interior, the master suite and public rooms were enlarged. Marshall says, "We removed quite a few walls in the house because it was divided up into very small rooms. We added a spacious, open quality to the home."
Stylized choices reinforce a "Scandinavian summer cottage" appeal, Marshall explains. High wainscoting with a glossy finish and stained European oak hardwood floors were installed to bring warmth and luminosity to the home. "High gloss brightens a space, and yellow emits light, like the sun," he says. Bright yellow floral-patterned wallpaper adds a hint of color to the entryway, welcoming guests with a feminine touch.
Refined Beauty
A color palette of gray, white and yellow brings light into the home. In keeping with the homeowners' desire for European influence, Marshall says, "Pulling the precious light inside the house is so important because in northern European countries the homes are dark half of the year." The combination of bright colors, lighting choices and open spaces are perfect for the home.
The color scheme provides unity and comfort, while fabrics introduce subtle interest and delicate ease. For example, in the living room fabric furnishings and a beautiful yellow rug add contrast. Dark, framed fabric displayed above the 19th-century French daybed in Louis XVI style adds an authentic, vintage allure.
Furnishings with slender, graceful legs play a fundamental role in evoking a sense of European style. "Most of the pieces are from Sweden, Poland, Austria and Denmark," Marshall reveals. A few more key pieces of furniture are the Gustavian neoclassical chairs and Biedermeier breakfast table in the entryway, which create a high-end feel in the cottage.
Intimate Entertaining
For the homeowner couple, this cottage was a dream–and a romantic getaway for them. With this in mind, Marshall designed the guesthouse for intimate gatherings and close conversations. Multiple small seating areas feature handpicked furnishings, feminine fabrics and enriched colors for every occasion. Key pieces of décor, including florals and 1950s dishware, enliven the spaces with timeless charm.
Romantic Inspiration
Take Marshall's advice to achieve the "clean romantic" in your own home. "In a small home, a limited palette helps unify the home," Marshall says. By working within the chosen palette of gray, white and yellow, Marshall avoided overwhelming the home and its corresponding outdoor spaces with too much color. Instead, he used patterns and delicate textures to enhance the romantic appeal.
Another design tip is to unify the space, rather than break it up. The entire home features wainscoting, Dunn-Edward's Swiss Coffee paint color and glossy woodwork, creating a subtle and serene backdrop where furnishings and décor can take center stage.


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This blog post is going to give the basics on terminology and different graphs used in spectrum analysis. Obviously I am aware that some of you are well passed this point and are masters with you spectrum analysis tool of choice. If that is the case simply hang tight and maybe I can give you a tidbit of info. If you are still in your journey of becoming a wireless expert, then I have a treat of invaluable knowledge for you.
I remember back a few years ago when I started on my wireless journey. Someone was teaching me how to capture spectrum data using Airmagnet Spectrum XT. I was overwhelmed and did not care what all the graphs meant. I followed my procedure and captured data like I was told. I believe other have and do the same. I challenge you to learn the many aspects of spectrum analysis and use the knowledge to better your work.
Spectrum analysis can be used to find RF interferes in your RF domain. It can also be used for device testing. If a device say it uses a certain channel width in a certain frequency range, you can make sure using spectrum analysis.
When performing spectrum analysis I think of the spectrum analysis client antenna as a client and how see or is affected by the things in the spectrum. What you are seeing in the spectrum analyzer screen is that antenna's perspective of the environment in the EXACT SPOT. I never recommend walking around during a spectrum analysis unless you are trying to locate a device.
Within the FFT Plot we can analyze the amplitude of RF signal within a specified frequency range. On this graph, Power in dBm is displayed vertically while frequency is display horizontally. This graph is great for for looking at the overall spectrum and what might be in the environment. I like to enable max hold that way if I miss something that is quick, the max hold saves the outline.
Duty Cycle
The duty ccycle plot is one of my favorite and most important graphs. This graph displays utilization time vertically and frequency horizontally. This graph can tell you how active a device is. A device could be really loud and not really affect the channel. If a device has a high duty cycle and is within 20 dB of the wireless access point, this will cause problems.
The waterfall or spectrogram is also a useful plot. The graph displays time vertically and frequency horizontally. The graph also has a "3rd dimension" in dBms. It allows you to see amplitude over time. It is useful when looking for a device that only shows up every once in a while.
Spectrum density
Spectrum density is also a 3 dimensional graph. Similar to the FFT plot. Power in dBm is displayed vertically while frequency is display horizontally. It also is kind of mixed with duty cycle in that is shows the percentage of density by displaying different colors. This graph can give you an outline of the most active portions of the frequencies in question. Remember to stay still or this graph will look like crap.
Signal to Noise is usually described between the power of a device and the noise floor. I also use is term to describe the difference between the power of two devices. So the SNR of an AP at -60 dBm and another AP at -80 dBm is 20 dB. Remember that when telling the difference between two devices to us dB(s) and not dBm(s).
When doing device testing, it is imperative to have a clean environment to be able to determine what noises are actually coming from the device being questioned. Most companies use a faraday cadge to obtain this clean environment. Or if you live out in the sticks like I do, you just simply turn off your wireless and you get an environment like this:
Remember that two of the most important things to look at are duty cycle and power.
This is only a brief overview of spectrum analysis. You can learn a tons more by picking up the CWAP book from CWNP.


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Nvidia's Jetson family of embeddable GPU solutions is now more affordable than ever, with the Nano — a $99 diminutive developer kit with a surprisingly powerful GPU and decent Ubuntu-friendly CPU.
Google is ready to open up its Cloud TPU platform to developers and researchers looking to test machine learning workloads — and it's got a new, more powerful Cloud TPU design than the chips we've previously discussed.
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