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I wonder what is stopping them from releasing a DSP software implementation of the HeaDSPeaker. PCs are very fast these days and will surely have adequate performance so I don't see why it can't be done.
DSPeaker HeaDSPeaker Headphone Virtual Surround System
The Landscape
Most surround sound receivers have a headphone jack. When using that jack, most of them apply some type of faux-surround sound processing. Dolby has their Virtual Headphone mode and Audyssey calls theirs Personal Surround. Interestingly, I don't see those being used very often. As I browse receiver models from Denon, Onkyo, Marantz, Sony, etc, I mostly see proprietary solutions, likely chosen to save money on licensing fees. Regardless of which method is used, I don't find any of them to be all that convincing. They all aim to expand the presentation to sound more speaker-like, but just end up sounding like a mess of reverb. Most of the time I'd rather deactivate all processing and watch a movie in plain old stereo.
PC gamers are better off for multiple reasons. For starters, a sound card is more likely to have dedicated DSP-based hardware - Dolby Virtual Headphone shows up a lot (in the Asus cards for example), and there are others like Creative's CMSS-3D which are well regarded. Both of these sound more convincing to me as compared to the typical Denon and Sony solutions. Creative was also heavily involved with the OpenAL API which was used in several dozen games across multiple platforms. I think as PC and console gaming continues to become more advanced, we'll see further implementations of this type of thing - some good and some very bad.
The Competition
Over the years, there have been some rather significant attempts at simulating surround through headphones via dedicated hardware boxes. Astro makes various models aimed towards gamers, many of which include dedicated headphones with a mic. These are not intended for "serious" headphone enthusiasts and are priced and marketed accordingly. JVC had the DH1 and a few variations, but those were incredibly rare and have been discontinued for a while. Years ago, AKG had their Hearo 999 which was favorably reviewed by Jude at HeadFi. It went for $1200 and used a proprietary wireless headphone, though regular headphones could be plugged in as well.
These days, if one desires a high quality hardware-based system for simulated headphone surround sound across a wide range of usage types, there appears to be three options currently in production. The first is also the oldest - the Headzone Home from beyerdynamic. With an MSRP approaching $2000 the Headzone is essentially the beyerdynamic A1 headphone amp with an added DSP for surround simulation (and optional head tracking), plus a bundled DT880 headphone. I've heard the Headzone on several occasions and it was generally effective but never really amazed meand for that price I expect to be blown away. Part of the issue is the amplifier section based on the A1 which in my opinion is a spectacularly overpriced piece of hardware. But if this thing sold for a much lower price I'd have no problem recommending it.
The next option, the best option if one can afford it, is the Smyth Realiser. The Realiser has been around for several years garnishing rave reviews and leaving rabid fans in its wake. Rather than merely simulating surround sound in general, it actually imitates a specific speaker setup - be it stereo or a 7.1 system. This can be any setup the user can get their hands on to measure, which opens up a world of possibilities. By all accounts the Realiser is supremely impressive but the price is somewhat prohibitive$2910 for the base system or $3760 with the recommended Stax earspeaker option.
The third option is the focus of this reviewthe DSPeaker HeaDSPeaker Home (approximately $500). This unit is similar to the Headzone in terms of basic layoutit's got a box that connects to your source and handles all processing, along with a sensor which mounts on top of your headphones and tracks movement. But there are some differences, the core of which is the processing engine used to create the effect.
The Company
DSPeaker is very closely associated with VLSI Solutions. VLSI designs and manufactures integrated circuits, some (but not all) of which end up in audio gear. They specify a broad spectrum of devices which use their chips, from baby monitors to HiFi applications and everything in between. DSPeaker is a spin-off company made up of VLSI employees and using VLSI components for audiophile related gear. An early product of theirs was the Anti-Mode 8033 favorably reviewed HERE and their latest, the Anti-Mode 2.0 Dual Core has received quite a bit of industry praise. Both of those models focus on room correction, which isn't all that different from surround simulation when you think about it - applying DSP to a signal to make it fit your specific application, thereby (hopefully) improving the listening experience.
The Hardware
The DSP unit is a very compact little box. It has a sort of "lip" on the front section that, when combined with the optional spring loaded mechanism, helps it balance on top of your display. If I was using this permanently I'd want to use something like the 3M Command strips to secure the DSP box without any permanent residue.
The box has most of the important bits on the rear panel: USB, Toslink in and out, headphone jack, sensor connector, and a 3.5mm line-in. It draws power over USB, so the included AC adapter must connect to the USB port if Toslink is used as a source. Note the absence of any RCA outputsexternal headphone amps need not apply. The front panel is a simple affair with a signal emitter for the head tracker and three sets of LED status indicators. Installation is easy; for computer use, just set the box on the monitor, connect via USB, install the included software, and that's it. For living room use I simply connected via optical out from my Blu-ray player. My player will output audio concurrently over HDMI and optical, and I think most others behave similarly, so your main speaker-based surround system can remain undisturbed. There's a Toslink output for passing audio through the box to a surround receiver but that strikes me as a very "pre-HDMI" type feature, and doesn't really seem necessary these days.
Inside the box, the heart of the unit is a VLSI VS2000a. Aside from handling D/A conversion, this versatile chip manages incoming USB signals, takes care of DSP duties, and even has a built in headphone driver (which I don't believe is being used in this particular application). There's also a multi-purpose Micronas chip on board which handles the Toslink input, provides surround sound decoding, and probably some other functions that I'm missing. I also see an Altera programmable logic device, and some other odds and ends too. In short, there's lots of processing power on board. The actual integrated headphone amp is opamp based and sports a .1 ohm output impedance. DSPeaker recommends using headphones rated at 250 ohms or less in order to ensure satisfying volume levels, but that also depends on sensitivity. In my experience 300 ohm Sennheisers worked just fine.
Aside from the Box, the other main component is the sensor used for head tracking. It attaches to the top of most headphonesanything with a solid frame or pad should be fine, but some AKG and Audio Technica Models could have trouble due to their split designs. Rather unfortunately, a hard-wired connector is required, running from the head tracker to the DSP box. This becomes unwieldy when combined with the headphone cable, which of course also must connect to the DSP box. And remember, the DSP box mounts on top of the display, so you'll want the cables routed on the side. I had to use an extension cable for most all of my headphones, in order to reach my couch. A wireless solution would be ideal, but I imagine it would increase both price and complexity of the system.
The other important bit is the credit card sized remote. Since the DSP box has no buttons, the remote is essential for operation. It handles volume adjustment and input switching as well as setup functions. Not the prettiest remote you'll ever see but it gets the job done. It even allows quick selection of separate user profiles for two different users, which I thought was a nice touch.
The Method
The heaDSPeaker system actually consists of two different processes: head tracking and HRTF-based surround simulation. Both work together to make the result more convincing. It is possible to use the system without head tracking, and it sounds decent in a pinch, but ultimately the head tracking aspect makes it that much more lifelike.
HRTF is tricky to simulate because every set of ears is physically different. DSPeaker tackles that problem by providing multiple ear/head models. 5 default options are available straight from the remote control, and a 6th button is programmable via software. The user can choose from a pool of 45 different options, which means there should be something for everyone.
VLSI Solution has a patent for their head tracking process. The entire patent application is somewhat confusing (as those tend to be) and even the abstract is a bit convoluted. Essentially, it boils down to the main box communicating with the head tracker via ultrasonic frequencies. The tracker has 2 receivers; one on each side. As the head tracker rotates from left to right, the sensors each receive slightly different signals based on their different locations. The system then calculates phase differences between each signal and thus determines how to process the sound. Sounds simple enough but it's really not. DSPeaker talks more about their process here. It's pretty impressive how the head trackera rather simple little thing in appearancecan be used to calculate spatial locations in such an accurate fashion. But then again, the human body does amazing things with just a pair of eyes or a pair of ears, and routinely localizes sights and sounds in a three dimensional landscape. Mother Nature's been doing this stuff for a long time.
....and VLSI are hardware makers. Software is a whole different ballgame. Plus I think they intend this device as a stand-alone unit - it can be used with Toslink and no computer need ever be involved. Plus, there would be no way to implement head tracking without special hardware.
I wouldn't mind seeing a software release like this, but without head tracking I don't think it would be as effective.
John I found this an interesting review of this technology. Enjoyed the read.
Thank you for bringing this up John! I did not know about DSPeaker and this article puts them in the map for me.
I was at T.H.E. Show yesterday and attended the seminar were Tyll was a moderator. Tyll presented his views about what the future of headphones might be. Also, someone asked a question regarding virtualization and crossfeed. My impression was that most of the panel dismissed these ideas... except Tyll. After hearing binaural recordings, and from my background, I also believe that this is an area where headphones can grow further. Very nice to see DSPeaker is one of the few companies up to the challenge.
Your article is very well written, and would like to thank you for your candor and important observations.
The price seems to be close to $500 with shipping to America.
Besides wireless and HD audio, next step might also be multiple headset support, amp rolling, maybe even headphones/IEMs with integrated mics, ...
With all due respect to you guys out there writing reviews and offering your impressions on the lates gadget, take some time and give this review a serious consideration. It's a lesson in writing, and shows how important documentation really is before getting down to discribe impressions and draw quick conclusions.
This is the kind of review that does good to the business beyond benefittig this or that manufacturer, and the kind of review that's really worth it when you are considering spending your hard earned money. There is real and useful info on what is reviewed, and serious and dedicated attention to explaining the technologies behind the product, as well as to the basic interest we have in how the stuff we buy works and what it's made of.
(With a completely different context in mind - and perhaps taking it to extremes - , I'm tempted to say that this is the kind of review we need in a world where some consider that GMOs don't have to be on the label of food, because there's no scientific proof that they make a difference or pose a threat to our health, and as such don't constitute a relevant fact.)
When I saw the title, I really didn't think DSP and surround sound was anything I could really be interested in, but the review unfolds a variety of important aspects, such as the current state of DSP in this respect, digital formats, connectivity specifics, and even the role psycho-acoustics plays in the technological development of this particular product. It might not be the gadget I'm out for right now, but I enjoyed the read; it clarifies aspects that are tangential and/or imediately related to those of my own interest, and when not, the info is sufficiently accessible, well layed out and detailed as to learn something new.
My kudos to John for getting me interested in a kind of technology I had already excluded from my interests (and without any relation to this or that manufacturer), and for providing a great read and reasonably well spent time in the car with my iPod reading the text aloud for me through the speakers.
I don't mean to discount this review, but from the searching I've done, people have mentioned this product as early as 2009, yet this is the first review of the product I could find. I was wondering if the product had been a concept until now, or if it has been available and just ignored until now.
As a Finlander, I can tell you that VLSI/DSpeaker is a small and unknown firm to general population. Mostly known for their Anti-Mode stuff amongst HT-people. They even sell some super expensive active monitors that seems cool, but it seems no one has them either..
From my impression this is a few engineers creating some nice stuff, but with zero marketing effort or know-how to get it OUT there. Lack of experienced sales people?
I have tried HeadSpeaker, but frankly it was a letdown for me, atleast for the price. Not even a line-out, which any serious user would need! I wonder if they ever tested/reviewed it with the actual people that might use it? I had LCD-2 at the time, and certainly there wasn't enough headroom, especially with some quiet movies etc, lots of extra gain needed at the player. Realiser certainly beats it hands down, but yes we are comparing different things..
As a plus, I haven't yet stumbled into any software or hardware that offers such many different HRTF-profiles.
John, where did you get all this info about 250 ohm recommendation and .1 output impedance?? It certainly isn't in any documentation. I queried the staff a long time ago, and got a reply with these "specs" for the op-amp/headphone out:
Rout = 5 Ohm
P = 300mW
4.4Vpp into 32 Ohm
They even needed to look into the matter first (shouldn't they know it right away? didn't appear very professional and makes it sound like this is a "side gadget").
Not looking to beat them, I guess there aren't any competitors at the price - but I don't know how many would pay it. I doubt many people will order HeadSpeaker from Finland just for trying out.
Nice to get international recognition though and a good read as always.
...for the impressions. As you say, DSPeaker is a small firm who doesn't really "do" the whole marketing thing. But their latest room correction unit received some very high praise from Stereophile and TAS among others, so they have a bit more exposure now. Their high-end active DSP-corrected monitor speakers seemed to be very well received when they launched a few years back, but I don't know how well they have marketed them since then.
My technical info came from Pasi Ojala, VLSI engineer and head of their DSPeaker division. I suspect what you experienced was the very first iteration of the HeaDSPeaker device:
I can't find much info on it but apparently the model I reviewed is totally different (jacks on the rear instead of front, different drivers, lower output impedance, higher Vrms output, etc). So perhaps that explains our differences in experience.
I tried it last August, it was the newer Home model. Pasi also replied to me. It could be that they revamped the headphone output after that, which is nice.
I write and record my own music and, as I live in a row house, monitor speakers are not an alternative. So, I've been mixing with headphones for quite a while and have found, as others have, that it's damn near impossible to get the mix right. I started using Dolby Headphone a few years ago, and that helped, but it still wasn't enough.
Then, I came across this HeaDSPeaker review about a month ago (great review!). After exchanging some emails with two of the folks at DSPeaker, I decided to buy one. In short, it does the job. I now find that what I mix on headphones translates very well to speakers, and the head tracking is a huge part of it. After using this device, I wouldn't bother with any headphone spacializer that didn't incorporate head tracking, at least for mixing.
The Smyth Realiser is an incredible device, but I consider it impractical for most people as you must go and "sample" a listening area. I find DSPeakers library of HRTFs scheme to be more practical, at least for the world I live in.
One thing I found important with the HeaDSPeaker was to use a parametric equalizer to "flatten out" my headphones (ATH-M50) before applying the HRTF processing. I also found that adding a tactile transducer to my chair made a huge difference. The tactile transducer should be EQ'd flat and the signal pretty heavily compressed; it feels very natural.
I ended up using a Behringer DEQ2496 to handle all of the EQ and tactile transducer compression. The other thing it allowed me to do was to feed the HeaDSPeaker through its TosLink input; its A/D is a bit noisy (the D/A is fine).
One other oddity of the HeaDSPeaker is that its headphone output isn't ground referenced. Its "ground" actually sits at about 2.4 volts. This isn't a problem with headphones but must be dealt with properly if you want to use it as a line output. As long as you can solder and order a few cheap parts from Digi-Key, it is easily solved.
I would love to see DSPeaker release a more "pro" version of this device, but I'm thankful that this thing exists at all.
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Visiting the state of the Rajputs would be a great experience for the people residing in the city of Nawabs. Rajasthan, the most vibrant state has something for everyone's taste and likeness. Taking up the Rajasthan Package from Mysore organized by Royal Adventure Rajasthan Tour helps assures you a great travel and a comfortable stay while you explore the many colors of the state. The great forts and monuments speak the tales of heroism of the rulers, the calm lakes, and the peaceful temples spread happiness in the soul and the entire body, the colorful festivals and fairs bring about joy in the life. And of course, there is the range of popular Rajasthani products to be taken back home as souvenirs and for personal uses.
Flight: Direct flights available from Mysore to Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur. The distance is roughly 1088 kms to Jaipur from Mysore and will take around 2 hours to reach.
Trains: Direct Mysore to Jaipur train can be boarded. The distance is 1651 kms and will take around 28 hours to reach.
Roadways: No direct buses to the state from Mysore . However, you may opt to travel by private taxi covering 1446 kms.
Time for the tour
It is advisable to plan your trip in the winter months when the daytime temperature is not too high. It is also convenient to move around in the cities and enjoy the adventure sports. Many fairs are also organized around this time.


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for a workshop by Sampadananda Mishra:
Dates: Fri-Sun 23-25 March, 2012 (about 8 hours on each day)
Venue: Sri Aurobindo
Society (SAS), Adchini (near IIT), New Delhi
Facilitator: Dr
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Dressing debacle: Spill at Northern drenches diners
When I asked Ron Reeve how his lunch with a job candidate had gone, his answer startled me. "I had a pink shirt on, right?" He was now sporting a yellow shirt.
This was not a good sign.
Reeve and two colleagues from UVA's Curry School of Education had taken their guest to Northern Exposure on West Main Street, where everything was fine– until the waitress stumbled and spilled salad dressing all over them.
The good news is that the applicant, who was due to give a presentation after lunch, was spared. The bad news is that Reeve and his colleagues, Sandra Lopez-Baez and Xitao Fan, ended up with salad dressing on their clothes and in their hair. Fan, according to Reeve, even got it in the face.
While the honored guest dabbed at Lopez-Baez's hair and the others dabbed at their shirts, the waitress, according to Reeve, fetched towels and soda water and assured them that their cleaning bills would be taken care of. Reeve also claims she stated that she'd see what she could do about getting them free lunches, and left saying she'd check with the manager.
When she returned, however, Reeve claims she said, "I'm only authorized to offer you a free dessert," (which no one wanted).
Reeve took this statement to mean that the manager had not only nixed the idea of the free lunch, but wouldn't even cover the cleaning bills– and says he didn't push the issue because he felt sorry for the waitress and didn't want her to get into trouble.
But he wasn't happy. To avoid wearing a shirt covered with large, oily splatters, he went home and changed before returning to work. Fan had a jacket he could close over his spotted shirt, but he was self-conscious about smelling like salad dressing. Lopez-Baez, who couldn't easily make a trip home to change, comforted herself with the fact that because she was wearing navy blue, at least the stains didn't show.
I spoke with Northern Exposure manager Zachary Groseclose, who blamed miscommunication for the group's impression that the restaurant didn't intend to cover cleaning costs. I asked how that could be since all three agree that the waitress began by saying their cleaning bills would be covered, said she'd check with the manager, and returned to say that she was able to offer them only a free dessert.
His explanation was that waitresses "think for themselves." I asked whether he was suggesting that the waitress could have decided, on her own, not to pay for cleaning and to instead simply offer dessert on the house? Yes, he replied.
The longer we talked, however, the more he came to doubt that scenario. In fact, he stated, she had come back to the kitchen and said, "I spilled salad dressing on a table," and because he hadn't understood that she meant she had spilled it on the customers, not just the table, he had said to just offer them dessert. He "may have been busy" at the time, he explained, because in addition to his usual duties, he was also waiting on tables.
Groseclose says that if he'd realized the extent of the problem, he would have handled it differently, and declared that Northern Exposure will cover any and all cleaning bills. Furthermore, if the stains don't come out, the restaurant will pay replacement costs. Groseclose also called each of the three unlucky diners to apologize for the mishap.
Reeve had to wash his shirt twice, but the stains did come out. Lopez-Baez– whose clothes will definitely require dry cleaning– was pleased to know that the bill will be covered. As for dining again at Northern Exposure, however, she says she "has no desire" to return.
Do you have a consumer problem or question? Email the Fearless Consumer or write her at Box 4553, Charlottesville 22905.


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- About Orienteering
- Upcoming Events
- Results
- Get Better
- Get Involved
- About the Club
- Contact Us
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What is this page about?
Orienteering is a great activity for Boy Scouts. This page outlines how attending QOC events will help Boy Scouts satisfy the requirements for advancing to First Class or for an Orienteering Merit Badge. If you are the leader of a Boy Scout group, this page also gives tips to help you and your Scouts get the most out of your experience, including what you should do before coming to one of our events.
Before Attending a QOC Event
It will be more fun for your troop and easier on you and us if you read our For Group Leaders webpage. If you are bringing a group of 4 or more, please (1) use the Group registration form mentioned in the Registration paragraph, and (2) read the Epunching paragraph if your group is large enough to have at least 4 separate starting groups.
First Class Advancement Requirement
The orienteering-related requirements for First Class advancement are listed online here, and they include the following:
- Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile and requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch, etc.).
QOC events usually include beginner courses, color coded as white or yellow, that are usually one mile (1.6 km) or more in length. Therefore, to meet this requirement just attend one QOC event and at that event choose either the white or yellow course, as long as it is 1.6 km or more in length. The length of each course is usually listed a few days before the event on the webpage with details about that event, and it is also always available at the registration area of the event. We do not provide measurements of any "designated items" at our events, so that part of this requirement is up to each Troop Leader to coordinate.
Orienteering Merit Badge
The requirements for this merit badge are listed online here, and that webpage also includes blank Word format and PDF format worksheets for working towards the requirement. [Wonder how we answer # 2? Something like this: Orienteering is the general term for any sport where you use a detailed map to find as quickly as possible a series of marked places, called checkpoints or control points. It's a navigational race based on using maps, whether it's on foot, skis, a bike, a canoe or any other way of getting around.] We also definitely recommend studying the Merit Badge Series booklet, Orienteering (BSA item 35925).
This Merit Badge requires attending three orienteering events, one of which must be a "cross-country" course. All QOC beginner courses, which in color code terms are named white and yellow courses, qualify as cross-country courses for the purpose of this requirement. Therefore, one way to meet this requirement is to attend three QOC orienteering events and at each of them to run either a white or yellow course.
What If We Can't Attend a QOC Event?
Attending a scheduled QOC event is the best way to meet your requirements, since we always offer free beginner instruction and it's a fun and supportive environment for learning about orienteering. If that's not possible, though, other ways to meet your requirements include:
- Visit a local permanent orienteering course with your troop. A list of these venues is maintained on our website's Permanent Courses webpage.
- Look online for ideas on how to set up your own course. Discussion threads other troop leaders have found helpful include this one and this one on Scouter.com.
Keep in mind that orienteering is an activity based on using - and understanding - a map, and that's a major part of why it is useful in many aspects of scouting (and life). It is not an activity based around pacing distances on a bearing, even if that sometimes seems like the focus of (some) online discussions about the sport.
Orienteering Merit Badge Counselors
QOC holds events in parks spanning two BSA councils - the National Capitol Area Council (NCAC), and, the Baltimore Area Council (BAC). A counselor registered in one council may approve merit badges for Scouts in any other. For merit badge counseling, feel free to contact the following QOC members who are also BSA counselors:
- James Chaplin (Bull Run District, NCAC)
- John Vierow (Powhatan District, NCAC)
If you are a QOC member who would like to become an Orienteering Merit Badge Counselor for the BSA, please contact James Chaplin to learn more about the (free) application process.
I Still Have Questions!
If you have carefully read both this page, the Your First Event page, and the For Group Leaders page and feel we have not answered something you need to know before attending a QOC event, please feel free to email us using the QOC Contact Form.ShareThis


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The Creation Of The Universe
As we are to understand from the Qur' an, "Haman" is one of the men closest to Pharaoh, and who obeyed him and acted in compliance with his methodology. Being insolent and rebellious, he sided with Pharaoh and remained a loyal supporter to him. When Musa (as) came to his people to communicate Allah' s message, Haman was there to oppose him along with Pharaoh:
We sent Musa with Our Signs and clear authority to Pharaoh, Haman and Qarun. But they said, "A lying magician." When he brought them the truth from Us they said, "Slaughter the sons of those who believe with him but let their women live." The stratagems of the disbelievers are nothing but errors. (Surah Ghafir, 23-25)
Pharaoh' s immoral conduct towards Musa (as) was similarly adopted by Haman. Furthermore, he shared Pharaoh' s errant reasoning and complied with all his wishes. As the verse below maintains, Pharaoh asked Haman to build a tower to see Allah (Surely Allah is beyond this):
Pharaoh said, "Council, I do not know of any other god for you apart from Me. Haman, kindle a fire for me over the clay and build me a lofty tower so that perhaps I may be able to climb up to Musa' s god! I consider him a blatant liar." (Surat al-Qasas: 38)
However, Haman, who, out of conceit, was insistent on refusing to submit to Allah and His messenger, met the same end as Satan and Pharaoh. He tasted the inevitable end slated for the arrogant:
And Qarun and Pharaoh and Haman-Musa came with the Clear Signs to them, but they were arrogant on the earth. They could not outstrip Us. We seized each one of them for their wrong actions. Against some We sent a sudden squall of stones; some of them were seized by the Great Blast; some We caused the earth to swallow up; and some We drowned. Allah did not wrong them; rather they wronged themselves. (Surat al-' Ankabut, 39-40)


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50 Cent's Street King Facebook campaign this week hasn't garnered the response he we looking for thus far, so he took it to the social network to voice out his frustrations.
The world is so f***** up People don't seem to care anymore
People seem to have distanced themselves from other people's problems, they have been programmed not to care! Politicians are corrupt…So many companies are corrupt and taking excessive profits in certain sectors…….and we keep allowing this s*** to happen
There are 1 billion plus people living in extreme poverty. You know what that is? You don't know if your getting your next meal, no shelter, no medical. You have no chance of hustling your way out of it! We have been programmed to not give a s*** about these people!
Well I have woken up and Im not turning a blind eye anymore!
Im not playing the game anymore. Our Company CEO's and politicians want us to keep our heads down and not ask questions. Not demand the truth they don't want us to care, they have trained us to turn a blind eye! Because they control us and profit from us this way! to push back at them questions and threatens their lifestyles.
Children are dying everyday from hunger. Its f***** up, its wrong and I am angry Im not going to shut up or give up – f*** the system, its wrong. wake up we are being used!
Innocent children are dying each day…. we need to shout out to companies, politicians that we aren't playing their games anymore
We are waking up to their lies and deceitful dealings
Im angry, Im going to make a difference and no one is going to stop me Join me if your tired of being used and manipulated Make this world fair for everyone
50 Cent
There is still one day left to help Curtis reach his goal of feeding one million hungry children. Hit "like" on the SK Facebook now to do your part in honor of World Food Day. Your contribution can help someone a child in need.
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The FRITZ!Box's wireless network (WiFi) switches itself on and/or off.
Note:All instructions on configuration and settings given in this guide refer to the latest FRITZ!OS for the FRITZ!Box.
Simply proceed as described below. After each measure, check whether the problem is solved.
1 Checking the event log of the FRITZ!Box
The wireless network may be switched on or off accidentally because the "WLAN" button on the FRITZ!Box is pressed, for example by children or pets. Therefore, check the FRITZ!Box event log for events that occurred when the wireless network switched itself on or off:
- Click "System" in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
- Click "Event Log" in the "System" menu.
- Select "Wireless" from the drop-down list.
- Check whether the message "Wireless LAN was enabled using the 'WLAN' button" or "Wireless LAN was disabled using the 'WLAN' button" is displayed.
- If this message is not displayed, proceed with the following section.
- If the message is displayed, enable keylock in the FRITZ!Box user interface under "System > Buttons and LEDs > Keylock" to prevent the wireless network from being switched on or off when a button is pressed.
2 Disabling the schedule for the wireless network
A schedule for the wireless network may have been configured. If you do not want the schedule to switch the wireless network on and off, disable it:
- Click "Wireless" ("WLAN") in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
- Click "Schedule" in the "Wireless" ("WLAN") menu.
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My California Crackup co-author and I had the honor of speaking last Thursday to a gathering of California's almond industry in Modesto. Other than our talk (about the deep problems state government faces, the conversation at the almond conference was optimistic, particularly about exports (Attention China: Prepare to be asked to eat more almonds).
Anecdote matches data, according to new state economic data, which show a surge in exports is driving California's slow but significant economic recovery. Full details are here.


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Thor is of course the Norse god of thunder, thunder comes from lightning and lightning is made of electricity, thus naming an all-electric se7en ThoRR is appropriate. The chassis we all know and love is largely unmolested, but the powertrain is pure electrons with a Siemens 3-phase electric motor sporting a redline of 10,000 RPM, a peak horsepower of 272, and max torque of 331 lb.ft. Interestingly, there is no transmission to get in the way so this gets even closer to go-kart like driving.
With lithium polymer batteries holding enough juice for 124 miles, it's a little on the chunky side for a se7en, tipping the scales at 1,664 lbs. We're betting with all that torque available at zero RPM it will be a hoot on the track — if you can find a class for it. No word on the acceleration figures yet, and also no explaination as to why it seems to prefer hanging out in remote fields of grass. [Carscoop]


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by Tom Utescher
Mount St. Joseph Academy graduates Katie ('08) and Julia ('09) Reinprecht can hardly remember a time when they weren't immersed in the sport of field hockey.
Their mother, Tina, operates Mystx Field Hockey Club, one of the most successful club organizations in the country. Their older sister, Sarah, (Mount '05) was a junior national team player and a collegiate standout at Princeton University, the school that her younger siblings also chose.
Now, a lifelong commitment by the two sisters has culminated in the ultimate achievement, the opportunity to play for the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games.
After spending the past year in training with a pool of two dozen elite players who were candidates for the team, Katie, 23, said "It was definitely a relief to hear that I was going. It's also pretty awesome that I get to share this whole experience with my sister."
Julia, who turns 21 this week (July 12), is the youngest player on the 16-woman roster, and her memory of the moment she found out she'd be an Olympian is especially vivid. Immediately following a national High Performance showcase at the University of Maryland, the Olympic verdict was given privately on Saturday, June 9, and was announced publicly two days later. One by one, the players filed in to hear the news from Lee Bodimeade, the Australian native and former Olympic silver medalist who has headed the U.S. women's program since 2005.
"You had to come in through one side of the gymnasium and leave through the other, so you didn't really see anyone," the younger Reinprecht recalled. "I said, 'Wow, that was the most nervous walk ever,' and he said, 'Well, hopefully we can make your walk out better. You've made the team, congratulations.' That's pretty much how it went."
At the other end of the age spectrum is 33-year-old mother-of-two Keli Smith Puzo, one of seven returning players from the U.S. team that played in Beijing in 2008. Team USA won a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics, but has never claimed a gold or silver. It was hoped that a relatively young 2008 squad could reach the medal round in China, but a disappointing eighth-place finish was the result.
With the seven 2008 veterans now joined by a number of players in their early 20's, the 2012 squad is thought to be a successful amalgam of experience and fresh enthusiasm.
"It's a good balance," Julia said, "and I think that's what makes this team so strong. I was part of the group of young players, and although we have different mentalities at times, the older players accepted us. I think we brought a lot of energy, and the older players could calm us down if we got a little too frantic."
Katie noted, "There's a new element of speed and talent in ball-handling with the young players, and the veterans have the consistency, which is so valuable. It's amazing at this level how much all the little things are magnified in importance."
Earning their invitation to the 2012 Olympics last October by winning the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico (one of a number of "Continental" championships and secondary qualifying tournaments around the world), the Americans turned some heads. That was largely due to Team USA's 4-2 victory in the finals over Argentina, which came into the event as the top-ranked team in the world. While only the winner at the Pan Am Games gains an automatic Olympic berth, Argentina was later awarded what amounted to an at-large bid to compete in London.
Naturally, the Reinprecht sisters excelled in both junior club hockey (their Mystx teams won national championships at several age levels) and in the scholastic arena, and during the period they were at Mount St. Joseph, there were other talented players around them, as well. The Magic won four straight Catholic Academies championships and two PIAA District 1 titles, finishing as Class AAA (large school) state runner-up in 2006 and reaching the semifinals the following year, when Katie was a senior and Julia, a junior.
Coming up through the ranks, the sisters gained an increasing appreciation for their Pennsylvania upbringing. The state produces high-level field hockey players like McDonald's churns out burgers. Of 16 members of the 2012 Olympic team, nine hail from the eastern half of Pennsylvania, and two are from southern New Jersey. The Reinprechts have known one of their U.S. teammates for most of their hockey careers – Wissahickon High School and University of Maryland star Katie O'Donnell.
"I think the competitiveness at such a young age here just helps people progress so much faster," Julia opined. "Then when you get to high school, if you play a good schedule you're always going up against excellent players."
"I guess I'm lucky to have grown up where I did," Katie agreed. "It's impressive the way that the high school coaches and the club coaches develop so many strong players."
Moving on to Princeton, Katie was selected as Ivy League Player of the Year as both a freshman and sophomore, and it wasn't long before Julia joined her in the Tigers' starting line-up.
After that, there were some bumps in the road for the elder sibling. In the middle of her junior season, Katie suffered a broken leg, and the injury jinx wasn't done with her yet.
A little over a year later, while in training with the national team in December of 2011, she was struck in the face by a hockey stick, which broke her jaw. She returned to action towards the end of January. Fortunately, both sisters can always count on in-house medical guidance from their father, James, who is a physician.
The Reinprechts were among half-a-dozen of the younger candidates for the team who took a year off from college, relocating to California last summer in order to spend many long months honing their skills and raising their fitness levels to unprecedented heights at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, near San Diego. Initially lodged in a motel, the sisters soon moved to a house on scenic Coronado Island, along with six of their colleagues.
All received a stipend from the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Field Hockey for living expenses. Many of the older players also benefited from advertising contracts with hockey stick manufacturers, but those still under the aegis of the NCAA weren't permitted to enter into such agreements.
Of the four players from the Princeton program who went west to train, the Reinprechts made the team and their Tiger teammate Michelle Cesan was named as one of two alternates.
"It makes it so much easier to improve when you have that level of competition around you and you're going hard every day," pointed out Katie, who settled in California soon after the U.S. National Team played in the Champions Challenge tournament in Ireland in June of 2011.
"The volume of high-tempo practices is unprecedented, and there's all the lifting and running in between," she expanded. "You're expected to be at the top of your game all the time, even when you're exhausted. You just have to force your body to get through it, and from week to week you can see it getting a little easier. Nowadays, you see people focusing more and more on the importance of nutrition and of recovering properly. We had a lot of informative sessions with experts in those areas."
Julia observed, "You really have to love the sport when you make that commitment, because you're going to be immersed in it for so long.
"When I first decided to take the year off, I had no idea what to expect," continued the team's youngest athlete. "I barely knew what position I would play. As I adjusted to the stringent training regimen and I got more comfortable with everything, I found a defensive role [right halfback] that suited me, and they liked me playing there."
Her sister Katie landed in a midfield spot, one oriented towards helping out the offense as well as patrolling the center of the pitch. She, too, had to settle in and see how the pieces of the team fell into place.
"The controllable thing," she said, "was my fitness, and making sure I could withstand fast-paced games repeatedly. Also, you're always just working on basic skills. It still comes down to who can trap and pass the best, who can be the firmest on the ground, who can receive a bouncing ball under pressure. The team that makes the least amount of mistakes is usually the one that's going to prevail.
"The last piece," she went on, "was scoring; being a threat and creating opportunities. I quickly realized I was probably going to be more of an attacking player. So I worked on refining those skills around the circle because it's going to be important to make the most of our opportunities."
Julia related "Once I got my position settled in the backfield, I concentrated on marking, which our team puts a huge emphasis on. I had to learn to be more physical. There's definitely a physical element that comes into play at the international level, and you need to deal with it. On this team, I don't dribble as much; it's more receive and pass."
She added, "I fly on the defensive corners [directly charging the opposing player who is expected to shoot on these set plays], and I insert the ball on offensive corners, so I'm constantly focusing on getting my running lines right and keeping my push-out accurate."
Sports psychologists have helped out with mental preparation, as have the Olympic veterans on the team.
"We like to talk things out," Julia revealed. "The older players told us 'You know what nerves are like? Well, expect them to the 10th degree when you're there.' The stadium in London holds around 15,000 people, and the games are selling out and there's a lot of media attention. With field hockey in the U.S., you just don't have that.
"There will be a lot of distractions; people trying to get tickets to games, the celebrities that will be in the Olympic Village," she said. "You want to enjoy yourself, but you also need to stay focused."
The 12 hockey teams that have qualified for the Olympics have been divided into two pools, and each squad will play the other members of its pool once. The contests take place every other day, alternating with the men's field hockey teams at Riverbank Arena in London, a venue boasting a vivid blue field with pink borders. The teams will be seeded according to their win/loss records at the conclusion of pool play, with the top two in each group moving into the semifinal round, and the others squaring off for places five through 12.
A familiar foe, Argentina, joins the U.S. in Pool B, which also includes Germany, the 2004 Olympic gold medalist, along with Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. In various international competitions over the past year or so, the Americans have faced all of these opponents at least once. Neither of the Reinprechts has played against the Netherlands, the defending Olympic champion, which is joined in Pool A by Great Britain, China, Korea, Japan, and Belgium.
"Every team has a different style, and you try to learn the nuances of how they play before the game," Katie said. "You watch plenty of video so you don't have a lot of surprises when you get out on the field."
"It's a lot different being with this team," she observed. "With most of the teams I've been on I've been used to covering the whole field. Here, everyone's so skilled that we each play an equal part. Before the game even starts your responsibilities are pretty clearly defined, so you just put everything into doing your job and you trust in your teammates."
Katie Reinprecht wears uniform number 14 for the U.S., and Julia is number 12. Team USA will open competition against Germany on July 29, and then will play Argentina on July 31, Australia on August 2, New Zealand on August 4, and South Africa on August 6. The semifinal bouts and the playoffs for the lower places will take place on August 8, with the gold and bronze medal games on August 10.


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-The City of West Hollywood announced its launch of a six month pilot project called The PickUp, a free late night trolley service along Santa Monica Blvd, which aims to steer its riders to local popular venues like West Hollywood hot spot The Abbey, while offering a fun alternative to transportation.
In attendance were The City of West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land, Councilmember John J. Duran and Mayor Pro Tempore John D'Amico. Additionally, WeHo's director of communication Andy Keown, Economic development Analyst Laura Biery, Senior Management Analyst Lisa Belsanti, Chamber Board Member Maxine Tatlonghari and Dara Toulch from Ballantines PR and West Hollywood residents and filmmakers Christy Oldham and Clinton H. Wallace.
The soft opening weekend was held August 9th and 10th. Passengers enjoyed the inaugural ride from Robertson Blvd to Fairfax Blvd and its brillant eye catching graphic design that Symblaze co-founder Josh Morgerman created. Riders were treated to cocktails and tasty hors d'oeuvres at the trendy restaurant Laurel Hardware between stops.
The PickUp Line is a four mile long loop with stops every two to three blocks, offering passengers a lift every fifteen minutes. Brightly colored yellow signs are out on Santa Monica Blvd where riders hop on and off. There are 20 stops along the 4 mile circular route with 10 east bound stop locations and 10 west bound stop locations.
The goal of The PickUp is to provide an alternative to the automobile and bring an energetic and playful transit option to one of West Hollywood's busiest night time districts. Additionally, the trolley features an onboard 'photobooth' called The PickUp Shot, where riders can capture their ride and upload it instantly to social media.
Grand Opening Weekend August 16th and 17th!
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I wouldn't get into google (their interviews don't select for my brand of genius). But that's fine as I wouldn't be able to write perl there anyway.
I was trying to think of a few reasons why Google would have chosen Python over Perl as their primary scripting language. A number of the ones I came up with are less relevant than they used to be.
Python integrates better with C++
Boost.Python promises seamless interoperability between the two languages. It has been a while since I've been tempted to embed a scripting language in my C++ apps so I'm not sure what the counterpart is in Perl if any.
Python "threads"
Back in the day, these were better than the Perl offering. More recently, on Unix at least; with Coro, AnyEvent, Twisted, etc. it's a wash.
Windows Implementation
A few years ago, the various Perl Windows implementations were not very high quality. Strawberry Perl has changed all that though. It's awesome.
Jython et el.
Was Jython around when Google was choosing Python? I guess it was.
Perl (5) hasn't escaped its VM as well as Python and Ruby. Having said that, the Jythons and JRubys of the world are always second class citizens compared to the original C VM as no-one can be bothered to rewrite all the C extensions.
Easier to avoid making a mess as a secondary language?
Experts in either language can write clean, efficient code. But what about folks who are expert in C++ and Java and use either Perl or Python on the side and only occasionally?
I think such usage for a large system will result in unwieldy code in either language, unless the large system is curated by experts, but for small to medium systems in the absence of experts, python may have the edge.
Rabid anti-Perlism
Even smart folks I know seem to think Perl is lacking in some way in comparison to Python. I haven't managed to get them to enumerate any reasons though so I figure they are speaking from a position of ignorance. This could have been the case for the folks making the decisions for google too or, more likely, they may have considered some of the other reasons on my list.


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Catching up on the rest of the Christmas posts.
Our traditional Christmas Eve includes homemade pizza and opening our family presents. The girls were so exited to open their presents and did a great job in taking time to smile as well!
Big sister even snuck in a smooch!
Following bath, the girls dressed up in their new jammies and posed with their loot
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Home & Tired But.....
He's done. My son completed his degree and I was able to be there to celebrate with him.....cannot express how truly proud I am, that might be from keeping up with graduating seniors all weekend...pretty sure my liver is bleeding and I'm still trying to figure out how I ended up taking a "Salad Tossing" poll with twenty-two year olds and with my lips on the shaved head of a sixty-five year old....complete with a tattooed face on the back, the back of his head. Oh and there was just enough hair on....the back of his head, to form a handlebar mustache on the face of said tattoo, in a bar, in Louisville Kentucky....um, ouch. Oh and believe me, there's more.
Home and tired but so very proud of my son and in some strange way, the way we tend to make our own frames for moments like these. No stuffed cap and gown bears, no balloons or giant cards, we have laughter, head shaking and memories that unlike an album full of photos never fade. I'm now off to wash the Vegas airport, (don't ask) off me and try and find me a liver bandage.
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- Charlie Olken said...
You're back.
Not to worry about liver damage. It gets better with a day off--or half a day.
Nice bird in those pictures.
I hope you managed some rare old Bourbon on your trip. Our mutual friend, Tom Johnson, calls it Kentucky Merlot.
- May 17, 2011 at 10:21 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
So are you! I met with Tom at the beautiful and historic Seelbach Hotel but seeing as I am not a Merlot drinker...of either type I stuck to Gin & Tonics while I was smuggling him in a couple bottles of Tempier Bandol Rouge. We had a blast.
Nice to see you Charlie, was worried I was being boycotted or somethin'
- May 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM
- John M. Kelly said...
Boycotted? That's so sexist, so retro. Has anyone ever been girlcotted?
Well come to think of it, maybe, one time in college, around graduation... yeah maybe something happened that could have been described as "girlcotting" but it had nothing to do with leaving me alone. I think. It's hard to remember through the [ahem] haze. Of time, I mean (yeah, that's it). ;-)
But seriously, it's good to have you back. RE: your liver - you have nearly a whole month to get it back in shape before we see you in June.
BTW - did Tom drink the Rose? Were you able to get him to switch sides?
- May 17, 2011 at 5:51 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Maybe Girlcotted was the word I should have used, although I guess it works either way. I was sure my admitting I kissed a girl...and taking a style award had put me on the poop list with you cats. Don't get me wrong I would do it again, (both the kissing...was only a couple times and honestly, damn...and the award)but was kinda freaked that you guys had all left me. Would be lying if I said it wasn't breaking my heart. So John and Charlie, thanks for popping by, I missed you both so and felt like part of my family was missing. Seems as if I have come to need you all so it is like a breath of fresh air to see you again.
- May 17, 2011 at 7:09 PM
- TWG said...
No one abandoned you, it was the great blogger outage of 2011
- May 18, 2011 at 6:12 AM
- Valerie said...
Congratulations Jeremy! What joy this post exudes - love it!
Feeling you on the Vegas airport cooties. I lived in Vegas for 2 years, 6 months & 14 days. That was enough.
Yes, honey - the blogger crash of 2011 is now reverberating into global crisis and has folks screaming it's the end of the world and only Wordpress can save us all.
Welcome home!
- May 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
So glad to hear it! As someone that finds it more inspiring to write for others than just write...it's so helpful to know you are still reading. Thanks for that.
Dude, Vegas sucks. What a depressing shithole that airport is. After traveling all day that was the last place I wanted to be...yuck. I noticed the crash while I was away and admit that it freaked me out a bit, amazing how dependent I've become on this space. Amazing and a little scary! Thanks and I shall pass on the congrats to the kid!
- May 18, 2011 at 10:09 AM
My girly feelings are terribly hurt you didn't call on your way through. Was just telling the boy about you and how we need to get down there one of these days when my world stops spinning madly.
re: liver damage... eh well, we all gotta go one way or another. Might as well live it up while we're here!
- May 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Another Day of Crazy,
I'm so sorry, we were only there for an hour and a half and I promise you, I was in no shape to visit or chat...bone tired and feeling a little sad from leaving my baby in Kentucky. I promise that next time I will call you!
- May 18, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Oh Sam... was just giving you shit. :) I know you weren't in any condition.
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This release's chart compares three measures of the growth rate of household consumption in China up to year-end 2013 (adjusted for inflation). All three measures point to decelerating growth in household consumption, especially the two GDP-based measures considered to be the most robust. The quarterly GDP survey measure shows a rather rapid deceleration. The slowing household consumption growth correlates closely to the continually decelerating overall GDP growth we have been reporting. However, household consumption growth looks to be slower than officially reported GDP growth and decelerating faster, suggesting that economic rebalancing in favor of more consumption-led growth is not happening.