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USB 3.0 / eSATA 4-Bay 3.5in SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure w/ built-in HDD Fan & UASP – SATA 6Gbps
Add four 3.5" SATA III hard drives to your computer externally through USB 3.0 with UASP or eSATA
Product ID: S3540BU33E
- Supports SATA III (6 Gbps) and UASP (5 Gbps) for optimal performance
- Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives
- Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 (5 Gbps / 480 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps)
- USB 3.0 and eSATA cables included
- Four 3.5" drive bays
- Built-in cooling fan
The S3540BU33E 4-Bay HDD enclosure lets you install four 3.5" SATA hard drives into an external enclosure, and connect to your computer through USB 3.0 or eSATA.
For fast performance and efficient data transfers, the enclosure supports SATA III transfer speeds -- up to 6 Gbps when connected through eSATA. The versatile enclosure can also be connected through USB 3.0, with support for UASP, performing up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller. See our UASP testing results below for further details.
The S3540BU33E is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Improved Performance with UASP
UASP is supported in Windows 10/8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.
At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.
Testing results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.
- Use external hard drives for high-performance applications such video editing or photography
- Create an external backup of important data
- Build an external software RAID array
- Expand the storage capacity of your desktop or laptop computer, through an external eSATA connection
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Versatile connectivity options, through either USB or eSATA
- Maximize performance, with file transfer speeds up to 6Gbps using eSATA
- Keep your drives running cooler, with a built-in fan
Product Numbers
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UPC Code
Technical Specifications
|Warranty Information
|2 Years
|Bus Type
|Chipset ID
|JMicron - JMS567
JMicron - JMB575
|Compatible Drive Types
|Drive Installation
|Drive Size
|1 - 80 mm
|USB 3.0 & eSATA
|Number of Drives
|Number of internal 3.5 inch bays
|General Specifications
|Supports 2.5in Solid State Drives (SSD) and Hard Drives (HDD) using a 2.5in to 3.5in drive adapter such as 25SAT35HDD and 25SATSAS35
|Hot Swap Capability
|Max Drive Capacity
|Currently tested with up to 6TB 7200 RPM hard drives
|Maximum Data Transfer Rate
|6 Gbps (eSATA)
5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
|Port Multiplier
|Type and Rate
|USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
|SATA III (6 Gbps)
|UASP Support
|Drive Connectors
|4 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
|Host Connectors
|1 - eSATA (7 pin, Data) Female
|OS Compatibility
|OS independent; No software or drivers required
|LED Indicators
|1 - Power LED
|4 - HDD Activity LEDs
|Input Current
|Input Voltage
|Output Current
|Output Voltage
|Power Consumption (In Watts)
|Power Source
|AC Adapter Included
|Operating Temperature
|5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
|Storage Temperature
|-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
|Physical Characteristics
|Product Height
|14.3 cm [5.6 in]
|Product Length
|20 cm [7.9 in]
|Product Width
|11.4 cm [4.5 in]
|Weight of Product
|1 kg [2.3 lb]
|Packaging Information
|Package Height
|19.7 cm [7.8 in]
|Package Length
|28.2 cm [11.1 in]
|Package Width
|22.2 cm [8.7 in]
|Shipping (Package) Weight
|2.2 kg [4.9 lb]
|What's in the Box
|Included in Package
|1 - USB 3.0/eSATA 4-Bay 3.5" SATA hard drive enclosure
|1 - eSATA cable
|1 - USB 3.0 cable
|1 - universal power adapter (NA,UK,EU)
|1 - instruction manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
To determine if your hard drive will work in this enclosure, on the product page, click the Technical Specifications tab, and do the following:
- Make sure that the enclosure supports the storage size of your hard drive. If the storage size of your hard drive is larger than what the enclosure was tested with, the hard drive will likely still work with the enclosure.
- Confirm that your hard drive uses the same interface type as the enclosure. For example, IDE, SATA, or M.2.
- Make sure that the enclosure supports the physical size of your hard drive, such as 2.5 inches or 3.5 inches.
- Make sure that the enclosure supports the height of your hard drive. For example, 9 mm or 15 mm.
- Verify that the power consumption of your hard drive doesn't exceed the power output of the enclosure. If you're using multiple hard drives, make sure that the combined power consumption of all of the hard drives doesn't exceed the power output of the enclosure.
How to
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
- Click the Apple icon.
- Click About This Mac.
- Click More Info or System Report.
- Under the appropriate heading, confirm that your USB device is listed and that there isn't an error. For example, a network card would be under Ethernet Cards.
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
SATA hard drive controllers require a feature called port multiplier to read more than one hard drive per SATA or eSATA port. The port multiplier feature is not standard on many SATA hard drive controllers.
If your computer is only recognizing one of your hard drives, you need to plug the eSATA cable into a SATA controller that includes the port multiplier feature. If none of your current hard drive controllers include this feature, you can add a hard drive controller that does support port multiplier in any available expansion slot (for example, PCI, PCI-Express, PCMCIA, CardBus, or ExpressCard). StarTech.com has hard drive controllers available that support the port multiplier feature. To view the hard drive controllers, click here: http://startech.com/Cards-Adapters/HDD-Controllers/SATA-Cards/?filter_PORTMULTIPLIER=Yes.
If you have a hard drive controller card that does support the port multiplier feature but it is only reading one hard drive at a time, update the drivers of the hard drive controller. To find the most current StarTech.com drivers, click here: http://www.startech.com/Support.
When you troubleshoot issues with a hard drive enclosure, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
- Cables
- Hard drives
- Hard drive enclosure
To test your setup components, try the following:
- Use the cables, hard drives, and hard drive enclosure in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
- Use a different cable, hard drive, and hard drive enclosure in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test the hard drive and hard drive enclosure, it is recommended that you do the following:
- To check Disk Management, press the Windows key + R, type diskmgmt.msc, and press Enter. Check to see if your hard drive is listed.
- If the hard drive is listed with unallocated space, the hard drive needs to be reformatted. Right-click unallocated and click New Simple Volume. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reformatting.
Note: Formatting a hard drive erases all of the data on it. Make sure that you back up all of your data before you reformat the hard drive.
- If the hard drive is listed as healthy but does not have a drive letter, for example, C:, right-click healthy and click Change Drive Letter and Paths. Click Add, assign a drive letter, and click OK.
Note: A formatted hard drive will not show up in Computer or My Computer until it has a drive letter assigned to it.
Hard Drives
Windows 10
Before you can access a new or formatted drive in your operating system, you need to initialize it first and then create a partition on the drive. A partition defines an area of the drive to use for storing data. The partition uses a file system (for example, ex-FAT, NTFS, and so on).
Initialize a drive
Note: You typically only need to initialize a drive if the drive is new. If you cannot find an uninitialized drive in Disk Management, skip the following steps and try to partition your device.
Press the Windows key + R, type compmgmt.msc, and click Run to open Computer Management.
Navigate to Disk Management.
When prompted to, initialize your disk(s). If you are running Windows® 7 or later and are using a drive larger than 2TB, initialize the disk(s) with GPT. If you are running an earlier version of Windows, initialize the disk(s) with MBR. For more information, visit the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=hard-drives#mbr-vs-gpt.
Click OK.
Create a partition in a drive
Note: The following steps create an NTFS partition that uses the entire drive space. To use a different file system, select a different option in step 6.
Right-click Unallocated or RAW volume, and select New Simple Volume.
In the New Partition Wizard, click Next.
Select Primary partition.
Leave the partition size set to default, and click Next.
Assign a drive letter or leave it set to the default, and click Next.
Enter the following settings to format the partition:
- In the File System field, enter NTFS.
- Set the Allocation unit size to Default.
- In the Volume label field, enter <your name/reference>.
- Select the Perform a quick format check box.
- Clear the Enable file and folder compression check box.
- Click Next > Finish.
The new drive should appear in Windows Explorer.
Mac OS
Before you can access a new or formatted drive in your operating system, you need to initialize it first and then create a partition on the drive. A partition defines an area of the drive to use for storing data. The partition uses a file system (for example, HFS+, ex-FAT, NTFS, and so on).
Initialize a drive
Mac OSX detects a drive that needs to be initialized and automatically prompts you to initialize the drive. If you are prompted to initialize the drive, click Initialize. If you are not prompted to initialize the drive and you cannot find the drive in Finder, you will need to create a partition on the drive.
Create a partition on a drive
Note: The following steps create an HFS+ (Mac OS Extended (Journaled)) partition that uses the entire drive space.
To create a partition on a new drive, complete the following:
Open Finder.
Navigate to Applications and click Utilities.
Open Disk Utility.
Select the new drive and click the Partition tab.
Click Options and verify that it is set to GUID Partition Table.
Enter a name for the partition.
Click Partition.
The drive should now be accessible in Finder.
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- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
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South Dakota Ends Budget Year in the Black by $24.2 Million
South Dakota state government closed the 2013 budget year on June 30 with a surplus.
The state general fund budget for Fiscal Year 2013 ended with higher revenues and lower expenditures than projected.
Revenue for the completed 2013 fiscal year exceeded estimates adopted by the legislature, by $13.6 million. State agencies demonstrated fiscal restraint, spending $10.6 million less than appropriated. Much of the savings came in Medicaid. More on that below.
In total, the state's financial picture improved by $24.2 million from the March fiscal year 2013 estimates.
Governor Dennis Daugaard said:
"For the second year in a row, we maintained structural balance in our budget. This was my number one priority when I took office. I'm pleased that FY2013 was closed successfully, and that South Dakota's ongoing expenses are being fully covered by ongoing revenues – without the use of one-time receipts or rainy day funds, and without raising taxes. The strength with which we end FY2013 increases the likelihood that we can maintain a balanced budget for FY2014 while continuing to invest in critical areas like education, Medicaid and public safety."
South Dakota's sales and use tax receipts, the state's largest revenue source, finished the fiscal year well, growing nearly 6 percent in the month of June, indicating an economy that continues to expand.
Sales and use tax collections in FY2013 totaled $766,095,539, which was 4.26 percent – or $31.7 million – above the previous year. Collections from the sales and use tax accounted for 57 percent of general fund receipts in FY2013.
Other notable revenue increases came from the insurance company tax and property tax reduction fund receipts, which grew 8.01 percent and 4.70 percent, respectively, over FY2012. The revenue source that experienced the largest decline was the bank franchise tax, declining 40.93 percent – or $12.2 million – compared to the prior year.
Total state general fund receipts were $1,363,765,170 for the recently ended fiscal year. Ongoing receipts to the general fund totaled $1,258,177,217.
State agencies remained within their appropriated budgets in FY2013. Collectively, the three branches of state government spent $10,639,304 less than appropriated. Most of the ongoing expense reduction, $9,762,087, was seen in the Department of Social Services, as enrollment growth in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program declined unexpectedly to near-zero percent in recent months.
South Dakota state government ended FY2013 by transferring $24.2 million to the Budget Reserve Fund, as required by law. The state's Budget Reserve Fund now has a $95,325,807 balance, and the Property Tax Reduction Fund has a $63,626,269 balance.
The combination of those two funds, totaling $158,952,076, is the highest in state history and represents a combined reserve of 12.3 percent of total general fund spending for FY2013.

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I know that this is a train I should have caught months and months ago, but at least I have caught up appropriately now!
Shaun Tan's The Lost Thing. Go and watch it now; it has the cutest steampunk teapot/cthulhu you will ever see.
Also it won an Oscar last night! A surprising example of something good and original and lovely actually winning a major media award!


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JavaScript has had the XMLHttpRequest object for almost a decade now, but it really only started getting wide attention in 2004. All this attention was mostly due to some showoff web applications that made every developer who saw them think, "I want my site to do that!" But it also has to do with the spiffy, spiffy name given to it by the folks at AdaptivePath, who named this asynchronized application Ajax. Maybe you've heard of it?
A few high-profile Google applications in particular made a splash with Ajax: Maps and Gmail were first. It also powers some of the core functionality in the user interface of the ever-so-popular photo sharing site Flickr. By now, Ajax has become integral to the fabric of the web, especially in the era of real-time applications like Twitter, Buzz and Wave (all of which use Ajax extensively in their webapp front ends, for the record). Ajax may also lay claim to being the first JavaScript object with its own fan website. Date.com doesn't count, although I did have a scintillating chat with a lady there once about the getTimeZoneoffset method.
What is Ajax?
So what is this fancy object that everybody wants a piece of? In brief, it's a solution to one of the big annoyances of web interfaces. Generally, the user inputs some data or makes a choice, and clicks a button that sends the data to the server. The server takes a look at the data and sends back a whole new web page, which is loaded into the browser. Reloading a page every time you want to do something is annoying, disjunctive and time-consuming for the user. XMLHttpRequest moves that browser-server interaction to behind the scenes, so the user can just keep on playing with the same page, even while elements on the page are talking to the server! Go take a look at Google Suggest if I've lost you — it's a nice, eloquent example of this.
This opens up millions of exciting possibilities. Every form submission, every JavaScript event, and heaven knows what else, can now interact with server-side databases and processing power. Data retrieval, password authentication, image generation – you name it, Ajax can trigger it.
Making Your Own
The potential of Ajax-enhanced web apps is limited only by your imagination – and by browser support. Mozilla-based browsers can do it, and Safari, and newer versions of Explorer, and Opera 8 but not Opera 7. It's best to incorporate a fallback way of doing things for users who aren't as cutting edge as you'd like them to be. Also, Explorer does things somewhat differently (of course) from all the other browsers, so it's necessary to fork the code to account for the irritating little 80-odd percent of the population who use IE.
Let's build a simple application that accepts input from the user, passes it to some PHP on the server that checks it against a database, and returns the result to the browser. It comes in three parts. First, we need an HTML form. This you've seen before:
<html> <head> <title>Report</title> <script type='text/javascript' src='xhr.js'></script> </head> <body> <form action="fallbackpage.php" method="post"> <p>Welcome, student. Please enter your essay here:<textarea name="essay" id="essay"> </textarea> <input type="submit" name="submit" value="Submit" onClick="return grade(this.form.essay.value);"> </p> </form> </body> </html>
Note that, for users without support for our script (named xhr.js), the form will just submit to the fallback page at fallbackpage.php.
Next comes the JavaScript. This is the exciting part, so we'll take it slow.
function grade(essay) {
First, we initialize the object. We have to do it two ways, for different browsers.
// Mozilla version if (window.XMLHttpRequest) { xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); } // IE version else if (window.ActiveXObject) { xhr = new ActiveXObject("Microsoft.XMLHTTP"); }
Then, we escape the user input to make it URL-safe:
and use the open method of the object to open a connection to the PHP script:
The method requires two arguments:first, the HTTP method (GET or POST); second, the URL of the script.
A quick HTTP header prepares the script for what it's getting, and then the send method transmits the actual request:
xhr.setRequestHeader( 'Content-Type', 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded; charset=UTF-8'); xhr.send(essay);
This last step isn't necessary for GET requests, wherein all the data can be contained in the query string of the URL.
Getting Results
Now we're ready to see if the HTTP request worked. The readyState property counts up from zero during the request, and shows 4 when the server page has loaded successfully.
xhr.onreadystatechange=function() { if (xhr.readyState==4) {
If the request worked, then we can get the output of the server-side script by querying the responseText property, which contains a string. For more complex server script output, a responseXML property, which can hold a full document object of XML data, is also available.
grade = xhr.responseText; alert ("Nice essay. Your grade is " + grade); } return false; }
Want to see all that in a pastable block? Here it is in a separate file.
Finally, the third component is the PHP script, which lives on the server and waits patiently for the JavaScript to pass it some juicy data. This example uses PHP, but any language you like — Ruby, Perl, C, ASP — can do as well. The core of this example script is a natural-language function called grade_essay() that grades student essays from 1 to 100, but I will redact that part to conserve space.
<?php function grade_essay($essay) { return strlen($essay); } $essay = urldecode(implode(file('php://input'))); $grade = grade_essay($essay); echo $grade; ?>
What the user sees is this:She types her essay into the text area in the browser, clicks Submit, and within instants an alert box pops up giving her a final grade on the essay. Invisibly, the essay has been sent to the server, read and evaluated by a team of PHP gnomes, and returned with a grade, without ever reloading the page. The user can modify her essay and resubmit it endlessly.
And that's the gist of the almost magical XMLHttpRequest object! The example is simple, but the uses of the object can be elaborately, multifariously clever. If you need further inspiration and edification, a burgeoning number of examples are dotted around the Web:
- Ajax-powered start pages like iGoogle, Pageflakes and Netvibes
- Social news site Digg
- Movie rentals site Netflix
But what data you send and receive with Ajax is up to you.


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Scarves & Other Fashion
Boucle Mohair Scarf – Lavender
Wrap up warm in a textured Boucle (loop) mohair scarf. Our distinctive colour pallete will brighten up any seasonal outfit. Our natural fibres blended mohair won't irritate your skin.
Made from 70% mohair / 30% wool; designed, dyed, woven and finished at our mill in Graignamanagh.
Our mohair yarns are uniquely hank dyed, a delicate and signature process which enhances the yarn fibres for a softer finish in a bespoke colour palette.
Fibres: 70% Mohair / 30% Wool
Weave: Plain weave
Finish: Boucle (loop). Self-fringe
Size: 9? x 72″ / 22.50 x 180cm
Weight: Scarf 115g
4 in stock
Product Care
We recommend professional dry cleaning for our products, all of which are made from natural fibres. Spot cleaning with cold water and mild detergent suds is possible if carried out by dabbing the fabric i.e. not rubbing the fabric.


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TeMana Lip Gloss (Tropical Pink) |
Want to stand out in a crowd? Make a glowing impression with TeMana Lip Gloss. Not just any lip gloss, this elegant beauty product contains brightening and anti-aging benefits, while giving lips a luxurious shine. Its noni seed oil soothes and benefits skin health, while its olive oil moisturizes. You've just found your new favorite shade of pink.
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How to Use
Apply a layer evenly on the lips for a shiny finish that is long lasting.
Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Olus Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Copernicia cerifera cera (Carnauba) Wax, Orzya sativa (Rice) Starch, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Rhus verniciflua Peel Cera, Rhus succedanea Fruit Cera, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Morinda citrifolia (Noni) Seed Oil, Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cornus officinalis (Cornelian Cherry) Fruit Extract, Euphorbia cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate, Red 27 Lake (CI 15850), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Talc, Silica, Fragrance (Parfum), Blue Lake #1 (CI 42090)
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) If it's true that most players earn trips to the Pro Bowl for what they did the year before, then Demaryius Thomas and Wesley Woodyard of the Broncos should start making plans to be there in 2014.
The Denver receiver, with 1,312 yards and nine touchdowns, and linebacker, who leads the team with 110 tackles, were among the most surprising omissions from the AFC team announced Wednesday.
Another surprise: The Broncos, with their 13-2 record, placed five players on the roster - same number as their opponent Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs, who are 2-13.
Thomas, who put himself on the map last year with his 80-yard overtime catch and run in a playoff win over Pittsburgh, took the so-called snub in stride.
``It happened. They deserved it,'' Thomas said about AFC receivers A.J. Green, Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne and Wes Welker. ``They had a great year. We have a lot of good receivers in our conference.''
Only Green had both more touchdowns and yards than Thomas. Welker's numbers were lower in both categories, though the New England receiver is going to his fifth Pro Bowl while Thomas is still waiting for his first.
That, according to several of Thomas' and Woodyard's teammates and coaches, sometimes makes the biggest difference when fans, players and coaches are filling out their ballots.
``I think we've had some excellent performances by a lot of players, not just the ones that made the Pro Bowl,'' coach John Fox said. ``But again, you can only vote so many guys in, and my experience is it takes a year to get in and a year to get out. In time, if you perform consistently, then you'll be on it.''
Woodyard has 5 1/2 sacks and three interceptions to go with his tackles, but was not even selected as an alternate. The linebacker, enjoying by far the best year of his five in the league, did not make himself available for interviews Thursday.
``He's definitely had a Pro Bowl season,'' said cornerback Champ Bailey, who made his 12th Pro Bowl, most ever for a defensive back. ``The funny thing about getting in is, it's partially a popularity contest. ... I think next year, people will start really taking notice, `Oh this guy was balling last year.' It'll happen. You've just got to put years together.'''
Of course, if Bailey and the other four Broncos Pro Bowlers - Peyton Manning, Von Miller, Elvis Dumervil and Ryan Clady - have their way, they'll be spending the end of January preparing for the Super Bowl, not the Pro Bowl.
``At some point, I want to be able to tell the people at the Pro Bowl that I'm not coming because I'm playing in the big game,'' Bailey said of the Super Bowl, which takes place the week after the NFL's all-star game. ``That's really what my eyes are on, just making sure we keep winning and get to that big game.''
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Gospel Concordance
This 1635 Gospel concordance in Armenian was written, illuminated, and bound at the Holy Savior's Monastery in Nor Jugha (now called Julfa), the Armenian quarter of Isfahan (in present-day Iran). Isfahan was at that time the capital of Safavid Persia. The book is finely illuminated with four portraits of the evangelists, along with vignettes, headpieces, and decorated initials that are either zoomorphic or anthropomorphic in form. The miniatures on the first seven pages are later additions by a different hand. The manuscript is one of the highlights of the collection of 128 Armenian manuscripts held by the Berlin State Library–Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation in Berlin.
Title in Original Language
Աւետարան համաբարպառ
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310 folios
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June 10th, 2008
IMVE Interview with Just Smit
Imaging and Machine Vision Europe - February/March 2008 issue
How did you come to be part of the imaging/machine vision industry?
As a company, Adimec began life under a different company name, and concentrated on the design of vision solutions for measurement of 'landing and convergence' of colour CRT tubes. Philips in the Netherlands had a large research facility that developed in-line inspection tools. This application required high-quality cameras without micro lenses and, therefore, we decided to develop our own cameras based on FT sensors from Philips, now Dalsa, in Eindhoven.
How do you convince customers that they need machine vision?
Our company has been building its camera portfolio around application knowledge and customer-specific designs. Customers have always been convinced about their need for machine vision, but they were looking for parties that could offer them reliable and performing solutions.
What role does Europe have in the development of machine vision?
The early applications of machine vision in Europe – which has so many diverging industries – were for high-end markets requiring reproducible measurements. Users also wanted to reduce labour costs in volume production. This still accounts for a variety of applications both in high-end and in more commodity applications. Europe will remain a driving force due to its level of experience that will be exploited in more applications worldwide.
What do you see as the major growth sectors?
Semiconductor and advanced optical inspection are two important growth sectors with requirements for throughput, quality and cost control that will drive technology advancements and account for attractive margins. Applications related to these, such as worldwide logistics, cosmetic product inspections and safety and security, will also grow. These substantial and new applications will require solutions with a short time to market. Solutions for standard 'problems' will be commodities.
What do you see as the most important technological challenges facing the industry?
Our industry will have to develop an attitude of co-creation with its customer base due to the continued complexity of inspection requirements. For this, new building blocks will be required that can be applied fast and with open architecture, both in terms of hardware and IP-firmware, to enable customer specific solutions with a short time to market. What do you see as being the most significant commercial change in the industry during the years ahead?Vision companies have to develop an attitude of listening to its customers and jointly develop their portfolio accordingly. With a growing customer base, this will be a challenging experience for a very technically-oriented industry.
About Adimec:
Adimec has specialized in development and manufacturing of high-performance cameras and partnering with major OEMs around the world since 1992. The company has the distinction of serving industry leading companies in three application areas; machine vision, medical, and defense imaging. Adimec's unique experience facilitates the creation of industry-leading cameras that deliver a performance advantage to high-end systems. Adimec achieves long-term customer satisfaction by offering a unique combination of product configuration/performance, life cycle management, and total cost of ownership.
Adimec has offices around the world focused on creating customer value and satisfaction through local, personalized support.
Contact InformationAdimec Europe -
Phone : +31 40 2353900
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Chilli chicken one-pot
Nutrition and extra info
- Freezable
- Easily doubled / halved
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal501
- fat18g
- saturates6g
- carbs30g
- sugars14g
- fibre9g
- protein58g
- salt3.16g
- 2 large onions, halved and sliced
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Olive oilol-iv oyl
Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- 265g chorizo ring, peeled and thickly sliced
A coarsely textured, spiced pork sausage widely used in Spanish and Mexican cooking. It is made…
- 4 red peppers, deseeded and cut into large chunks
- 2 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomato
- 2 chicken stock cubes
- ½-1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
Closely related to marjoram, of which it is the wild equivalent, oregano has a coarser, more…
- 16 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 x 410g/14oz cans red kidney beans, drained
To serve
Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Fry the onions in the oil for 5 mins until they become soft and start to colour. Add the chorizo and fry for a few mins more. Stir in the peppers, then pour in the tomatoes, followed by a can of water, the stock cubes, chilli and oregano.
Arrange the chicken thighs on top of the sauce, pushing them under the liquid. Bring to a simmer, cover, then cook in the oven for 40 mins. Add the beans, stir, then cook for 20 mins more. You can make this up to 2 days ahead and keep chilled.
To serve, reheat on the top of the stove or in the oven at 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 for 1 hr 10 mins until piping hot. Stir in most of the coriander, toss the rest with the avocado, lime and a little salt, then pile this on top. Serve with Garlic & oregano bread (below) and a bag of green salad tossed with olives, cherry tomatoes and finely sliced red onion.
Recipe Tip
Why not try... Garlic & oregano breadBeat 250g soft salted butter with an electric hand whisk until creamy, then beat in 6 crushed garlic cloves and 2 tsp dried oregano. Thickly slice 2 long French bread sticks on the diagonal, then sandwich the slices back together with the garlic butter to reform the loaf. Wrap each loaf in foil. Heat in the oven at 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 for 25 mins until the bread is hot and the butter has melted.


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As published in the Nashville Globe:
These are a listing of notices posted – the label of "Society News" is mine. They do not fall under any particular section of the newspaper.
- Dr. Garfield Glass, of class of '98 Meharry Medical College, went to Dawson Springs last week for his health.
- Miss Bashie Williams, of 1717 Tenth avenue, South, left last Saturday for Chicago.
- Mrs. Lizzie Henderson, of Chicago, is the guest of her niece, Mrs. Nicholas Perkins, of 1512 Harding street.
- Mr. and Mrs. Robt. C. Eason spent a delightful afternoon Sunday in the country near Brentwood.
- Mrs. C. McGann, of Eigth avenue, North, was confined to her room Tuesday by a a slight indisposition.
- Mr. James H. Davis, of 610 Sylvan street, is very sick.
- Mr. Robert Williams, of 115 Jackson street, is indisposed this week.
- Mrs. Samuel Caruthers, of Columbia, with her children, "Bob" and Bona, will spend two weeks in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Caruthers, of 611 Jo Johnston avenue.
- Miss Ruthella, the little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Bandy, has gone to the Hermitage to spend several weeks with her grandparents.
- Miss Cora Allen, of the Baptist Publishing house, is confined at home on account of sickness.
- Mrs. A. L. King, of Fourth avenue, South, is slightly indisposed.
- Mrs. Missouri Allen, of Pulaski, Tenn., is visiting her brother, Prof. J.B. Batte.
- Mrs. Josie O. Hughes is visiting relatives in the city.
- Miss Sadie Stratton, of 632 Bass street, who has been very sick, is much improved.
- Mrs. W. D. Chappelle and children are home after spending a while with relatives and friends at Columbia, S.C.
- Isabella Horton, the world's girl evangelist, will speak at Spruce Street Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon.
- Mr. W.O. Tate, of Eighth avenue, North, is taking a week "off" for recuperation. Tuesday he spent the evening in the country with Dr. Noel, Wednesday he spent part of the day making rounds with Dr. Stewart, and the rest of the week was spent around and about home, working out of the program arranged daily by Mrs. Tate, his genial, affable and most industrious wife.


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Just days after Taylor Momsen was quoted on Spin magazine's website appearing to suggest she was annoyed by Rihanna's rock 'n' roll clothing choices, the former "Gossip Girl" decided to take on a song featuring the pop superstar, during an appearance in London.
On Wednesday, Taylor – with a guitarist from her band, The Pretty Reckless, performed Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie," for the BBC's Radio 1. Taylor and her axeman started out their performance borrowing from British band The xx's song "Islands," before transitioning into Rihanna's chorus from "Love the Way You Lie"
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Before she covered Rihanna, a host of headlines were sparked after Spin.com quoted Taylor as having reportedly said that the pop singer's clothing choices might not be appropriate for her style of music.
"People think pop is rock, and the lines are getting blurred," Taylor said, according to Spin. "Now Rihanna's wearing f***in' leather jackets, and it's really annoying."
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Rihanna: Music's Style Superstar
Taylor told BBC's Radio 1, however, that she meant no offense by the remarks.
"I love Rihanna. I think she's awesome. I really do," Taylor said. "People take quotes and they cut out the middle section — the compliment part — and put a comma and make you sound really rude.
"I was comparing the difference between rock and pop and talking about the market," she added.
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The actress-turned-singer went on to claim that she is a fan of RiRi's work.
"I think Rihanna's awesome," Taylor said.
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When asked though, if she'd consider working with her, Taylor said she prefers rocking out.
"I listen to more rock music than pop music, but she definitely has a cool vibe going. She makes great pop records," Taylor noted.
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Posted August 8th, 2010 by Olga Kirnos with Comments Off on Magazine Photoshoot
Former Miss Sri Lanka, Jacqueline Fernandez, landed her first major role as "Jasmine" in Sujoy Gosh's "Aladin". Starring along side Bollywood icon Amitabh Bhachchan ("Genius") and Ritesh Deshmukh ("Aladin").
I had the opportunity to work with Jacqueline on a Magazine Cover Photoshoot for "Mega Modelz" Magazine in Mumbai followed by an Article & Interview spread about her successful career path.
We did several looks with Jackie, starting from a Natural Make Up look to Darker Smokey Eye look and wrapped with an all time classic Cat Eye Liner & Red Lips Look for the Cover Print.
Celebrity: Jacqueline Fernandez
Chief Editor: Atul Pandey
Photography: Pravin Talan
Make Up & Hair: Olga Kirnos
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Courtney Cox and her ex-husband David Arquette have listed their Beverly Hills home for $19.5 million, reports the LA Times.
The property, designed by modernist architect A. Quincy Jones and built in 1959, offers nearly an acre of living space in the Trousdale Estates area. The home boasts a updated kitchen, den/office, five bedrooms, and 5.5 bathrooms. The lawn features a circular swimming pool with adjoining fountain and city views.
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The couple bought the home in 2004 for $5.45 million.
Read the full story in the L.A. Times.
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Some handy links for those who like the Math part of physics and acoustics
> Science, Math, Constants, Equations, Conversions
Sponsored by the UK Institute of Physics - An extremely handy and good link to find lots of things in a systematic way.
> The NIST Reference on Constants, Units
Official standards list from the National Institute of Standards and Technologie. Founded in 1901, NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Commerce Department's Technology Administration.
PTB as the guardian of the units
The SI system, some history and the basis fot the units.


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Child of the pure, unclouded brow
And dreaming eyes of wonder!
Though time be fleet and I and thou
Are half a life asunder,
Thy loving smile will surely hail
The love-gift of a fairy tale.
Lewis Carroll
When the first baby laughed for the first time,
its laugh broke into a thousand pieces,
and they all went skipping about,
and that was the beginning of fairies.
And now when every new baby is born its first laugh becomes a fairy.
So there ought to be one fairy for every boy or girl.
James M. Barrie – Peter Pan.
Fairy Tales are more than true;
not because they tell us that dragons exist,
but because they tell us
that dragons can be beaten.
G. K. Chesterton
If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales.
If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.
Albert Einstein
Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.
C. S. Lewis


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Entertainment is the centerpiece of every home, a haven that celebrates movies, music and all those other intangibles. Finding a place to set everything is the real challenge, but we can help you create the best home entertainment area. Cover walls fully, multi shelved with different textures like wood, metal and iron cast pieces, or find a nook for CDs, DVDs and books.
Whether you're planning for a small space or for a dedicated home theater room. With the latest furnishings and accessories available, you'll be well-equipped for any type of setup. Entertainment centers start with console bases and include add-ons such as side piers and bridges to create an entire surround for your TV. You can keep your movie, music and gaming discs organized with media storage cabinets in all sizes. TV stands, cabinets, lifts and rack systems range in style from traditional to ultra-contemporary, and you can also shop for additional display shelving in our AV Racks & Stands section. We provide a host of electronics and accessories that include projectors, recorders, connectors, tuners and more. Wall and ceiling mounts, along with stands featuring rear mounting spines give you more outfitting options to bring a dream space to life.
Our popular brands include: Belkin, British Traditions, Hooker Furniture, Kathy Ireland HOME by MARTIN, Tech Craft, Nexera, Plateau, Prepac, Hekman, Knoll Systems, Bush, Bell'o, Crosley Furniture and Channel Plus. You'll also find quality selections from Stanley Furniture, Sauder, Omnimount, Parker House, Slappa, Peerless, Liberty, Riverside, SunBrite TV, CE Labs, Leslie Dame, Euro Style, Kincaid, Hammary and Legends.


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Kit systems for fixturing small parts (up to 240 x 240 mm) are available in two different versions.
The CMK Set A is a fixture system for small parts available in a costeffective, multi-functional basic version incl. base plate. It is suitable for the flexible customization of fixtures as well as prismatic and rotational parts. The ZEISS CARFIT CMK enables easy setup and quick part change and can be reused. The components are not compatible with the CMP product range.


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Samsung has announced a series of accessories to help people with disabilities get more out of their smartphones. All the accessories are for the Galaxy Core Advance, a fairly new midrange device that runs Android 4.2 on a 1.2Ghz Krait dual-core processor with a 4.7-inch, 480p screen.
The first of the accessibility accessories is the "Ultrasonic cover"—a massive case for the Core Advance that "allows users to detect obstacles and navigate unfamiliar places" by vibrating or speaking when you're about to bump into something. It's almost like having sonarin your phone. By holding the phone out in front, the device can help a visually impaired person detect an object up to two meters away. Traditionally, this is done with a walking stick or guide dog.
Next up is the Optical Scan Stand, which is a large stand that turns the Core Advance camera into a text scanner. When paper is placed under the camera, an OCR app kicks in and starts reading the text aloud through a text-to-speech engine. Samsung is also introducing "Voice Label" which appears to just be NFC tags that trigger voice notes. While these aren't quite the innovative new smartphone features most users are looking for, it's nice to see Samsung try something new that could help a person with visual impairments.


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Another trailer for "Dinner for Schmucks" has arrived, and while it doesn't quite grab us the way the first one did, it's still promising.
For the uninitiated, the film stars Paul Rudd as an on-the-rise suit for whom the final hurdle on his way to a corner office is to take part in his bosses' monthly dinner where each of them brings along an "idiot" to make fun of.
If it all sounds vaguely familiar, it's because "Schmucks" is a remake of the 1998 French comedy "The Dinner Game."
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This new trailer reveals some bizarre subplot featuring Jermaine Clement ("Flight of the Conchords") dressed as some sort of Pan-like man-goat, and the overall feel is a little more slapstick than the first one. The new clip does feature even more Zach Galifianakis, which is only a good sign.
"Dinner for Schmucks" hits theaters July 23.


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Ford EcoSport
Ford EcoSport is a compact SUV that's ready for whatever you throw at it. Fluid handling combined with exceptionally efficient petrol and diesel engines deliver driving fun, while advanced safety features offer reassurance. EcoSport's airy interior gives passengers generous neck and legroom, climate control and advanced infotainment. The raised stance and aerodynamic, contemporary exterior meanwhile makes a bold statement. Ford's remarkable technologies are designed to do many things. And every feature and system exists to keep you connected and entertained, as well as make life easier.
Ford EcoSport model range
16" 5-Spoke Magnetic painted alloy wheels
Chrome-finish front grille
Headlamps with LED day running lights
Ford SYNC with 8" Touchscreen, DAB Radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Includes 8" touchscreen, 6 speakers and Emergency Assistance
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Hill Launch Assist
Ford SYNC 3 Navigation and FordPass Connect (Embedded Modem)
Rear View Camera Pack - Includes Rear Parking Sensors
Adjustable (7 shade) Ambient Lighting
Cruise control
Rain-sensing wipers
17" 5-spoke Dark Tarnish alloy wheels
Sports Suspension
ST-Line bodystyling kit
Ford SYNC 3 Navigation and FordPass Connect (Embedded Modem)
Sports pedals with stainless steel inserts
ST Line Black
17" 5-spoke Dark Tarnish alloy wheels
Sports Suspension
ST-Line bodystyling kit
Leather-trimmed steering wheel, handbrake handle and gearshift gaiter with red stitching
Ford SYNC 3 Navigation and FordPass Connect (Embedded Modem)
Power-assisted steering that responds to every situation - Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) automatically adjusts to your speed and the conditions. At low speeds, the system makes wheel turns feel lighter and easier, improving manoeuvrability. At high speeds, when you need greater control, it firms up the steering. Now with drift control, EPAS also takes into account crosswinds and other driving conditions, while active nibble control reduces any unwanted vibration in the steering wheel.
Practical meets intelligent - In the Ford EcoSport, every feature and technology is there for a reason and all are designed to make your journeys more enjoyable. Ford SYNC 3 enables you to stay connected and control your phone, music and navigation system with intuitive voice commands, or an 8" colour touchscreen. And a 675-watt B&O PLAY sound system delivers a rich, powerful sounding listening experience through no less than 10 premium speakers. With thoughtful touches like four-way adjustable, heated seats and steering wheel, you're sure of a relaxing, yet stimulating drive every time you take to the road.
Advanced systems for more controlled braking
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake-force distribution combine to ensure that your braking is effective.
Technology that sees what you can't see
The Blind Spot Information System uses RADAR sensors to see vehicles that may be hidden in your blind spot. They're situated on either side of your EcoSport and alert you with an orange light, clearly displayed in the side door mirror.
Start your vehicle with the touch of a button
EcoSport automatically senses the presence of its own unique key fob, even if it's in your pocket or bag. So just press the Ford Power starter button and the engine fires to life.
Advanced diesel power
The 1.5-litre Ford EcoBlue is a brand-new diesel engine and EcoSport is the first vehicle to be powered by it. Its four cylinder, turbocharged, fuel injected technology can generate a potent 125 PS. The engine's quiet, refined and highly fuel efficient too.
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Where did September go?
Oh that's right, it was fraught with change and heart ache, so it passed in a blur.
The last week of September was good. I went to Daydream Island, via sleep train, bus, then boat. I scuba dived, para sailed, jet skied, tube rode, snorkeled, had a couple of massages, cocktails, loads of sunshine and lots of swimming.
Going was one of my 42 things before 42, and achieving it on the limited budget I have felt pretty good. Unfortunately it was bittersweet, as it wasn't quite the family holiday that I had planned. Not my whole family was with me. Sometimes the hardest decisions to make suck. But I'm a big believer in actions = consequences, and this was a definite case of consequences.
I've been thinking a lot of late, after some commentary on my blog, why do I write this. I write for me. Not an audience. I write about the sublime, the ridiculous, the curious, the mundane, the drivel that makes up my head. I am many people and many things... a woman, a mother, a survivor, an artist which I prefer to say I paint but I'm trying to embrace the word..., a scholar, a friend, a lover, passionate, silly, at times a little bit insane, someone who experiences the effects of mental illness - both directly, and indirectly.
If you read my blog, you are in effect looking inside my brain... which at various times, for various reasons can range from pure crap of inane ramblings, to deeply heart felt real truth... and anything in between.
I'm on the cusp of enormous change. Some of it has already happened, some of it is in the process of happening, but change it will. And it has to.... like the shedding of a skin, its time to slough off the old, and prepare for the new... just wish I didn't feel so terrified in the process.


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I thought your parents won't let you give your stuff away to strangers? If that's not the case anymore we'd be glad to have you aboard, I'll be throwing up a tutorial or two here in the next few weeks before we get into the design stage, so even if you've never done something like this before you should be able to participate. If your parents aren't too keen on letting you send your stuff away have them read over the threads here so they can get an idea what we are all about and maybe they'd be willing to make an exception.
How goes the model building?
Great to see this Brent. It looks like it will be a good design. I don't see a reason to miter the corners if its going to be plastered. I just wonder if its too tall. It seems to me if it was reduced by about 3" it might work better. What are the dimensions of it?
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Austin teaches some passing chords and chord substitution principles that can be used in "Minor Swing" and more broadly in this genre.
Taught by Austin Filingo in Gypsy Jazz with Austin Filingo seriesLength: 11:28Difficulty: 3.0 of 5
Gypsy Jazz guitarist Austin Filingo covers the basics of the Gypsy Jazz and Swing Guitar styles.
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Austin Filingo introduces himself and discusses his lesson series on Gypsy Jazz. He gives a general overview of the style and explains what he'll be teaching.Length: 2:10 Difficulty: 0.0 Members Only
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Austin demonstrates some helpful warm-up exercises, including hand stretches and chromatic octaves.Length: 6:36 Difficulty: 1.0 Members Only
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Austin gives a brief overview of the history of the style. He also lists some of the gear out there that can help you get the right sound in both live and studio applications.Length: 8:34 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
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Austin discusses picks and proper right hand placement for achieving a gypsy jazz sound. He demonstrates the sound of three different picks, and explains which one is his favorite.Length: 7:43 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
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Austin teaches how to play the "la pompe" (Freddie Green in swing circles) rhythm. This accompaniment patter is crucial to playing in the gypsy jazz and swing styles.Length: 10:18 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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Austin discusses and demonstrates a couple of bread and butter chords in the key of G. He covers multiple voicing for the G6, G6/9, D7, and D9 chords.Length: 13:26 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin uses the chord voicings taught in Bread and Butter Chords Part 1 to play over a track.Length: 5:26 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin demonstrates a few more bread and butter chords for us in the context of the tune "Dinah" by Fats Waller. He covers voicings for Em, Em7, B7, A7 and Am7.Length: 8:54 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin takes all the chords from Bread and Butter Chords parts 1-3 and puts them together in the tune "Dinah."Length: 8:44 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin teaches how to use different chord voicings and inversions of chords in the context of the Fats Waller song "Dinah".Length: 11:05 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin teaches various ways to begin and end a performance of "Dinah". These concepts can be applied broadly to other jazz tunes.Length: 19:09 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin Filingo starts digging into the tune "Minor Swing". In this lesson, he breaks down some tried and true voicings that can be used when comping in a Freddie Green or 'Le Pompe' style.Length: 9:07 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin teaches some passing chords and chord substitution principles that can be used in "Minor Swing" and more broadly in this genre.Length: 11:28 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin uses the context of "Minor Swing" to teach various intro and outro ideas to use in the gypsy jazz and swing genres.Length: 14:54 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin teaches the melody to the tune "Dinah".Length: 13:35 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin teaches a collection of drop 2 voicings that are commonly used in jazz.Length: 7:30 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Austin teaches how to build major and minor triads all over the neck.Length: 14:20 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin expands on the major and minor triads with augmented and diminished formations.Length: 6:40 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Austin utilizes the triads he's taught in previous lessons to build a few different chord melodies for the tune Dinah.Length: 10:38 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Austin teaches some soloing concepts for the tune Dinah.Length: 17:44 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Lesson 51
Austin demonstrates and analyzes some soloing concepts for Minor Swing.Length: 7:30 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Lesson 53
Austin builds off of Chord Pools Part 1 and plugs some of the chord voicing into a practical chord solo.Length: 9:36 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Chocolate Chip Cookies for High Cholesterol?
I think I found it. I was just trying to learn about chocolate chip cookies for your high cholesterol. "Bravo!" I thought, "I can't wait until my obese, diabetic patients bring me a bag of these."
But before you go out and buy them, look a bit closer. The study referenced was in a whopping 33 patients and was reported in the Journal of Nutrition. (I could not find mention of conflicts of interest of the authors either, but I digress). Now, if one looks at the nutritional value of just 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips, one can see that those little chocolate chips represent 80 calories, 40 of which are from the 4.5 grams of fat, over half of which (2.5 grams) are saturated fats. Blood cholesterol levels, my friends, are closely related to the amount of saturated fat in one's diet.
So to find that the "study" cookies had 6 grams of fat per cookie (1.9g saturated) and the "placebo" cookie had 7.6 grams of fat (2.2g saturated) was quite a surprise. Now I don't know about you, but shouldn't the placebo cookie have had the same amount of fat? What a clever way to skew the results!
Now, if these guys were really about lowering cholesterol, they'd leave out the chocolate chips, but that might make the cookies taste like cardboard. But given the study was sponsored by RD Foods, the study cookie's manufacturer, one shouldn't be surprised. It seems, too, that one of the authors, John H. Contois, was from Liposcience, Inc. of Raleigh, NC. Interesting that Liposcience's chairman of the board, Charles A Sanders, MD is also a member of the infamous Institute of Medicine that makes all the proclamations about "errors" in medicine.
I wonder if the Institute of Medicine ever considered the errors they help promote in healthcare when their members' companies support these "studies" with pure profit motives.
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That's just mind boggling! I can't believe that they aren't going to get called on that.
Sad thing is, I'm sure you'll have some patients who fall for it ...
- Sun Oct 08, 07:00:00 PM CDT
- Jenny said...
Wheee! Give me some of those! LOL ;)
Reminds me so much when I was in the hospital with my son who was recovering from liver transplant. I was feeding him things like oatmeal, yougurt and for snacks he got cheese.
One day the "expert" hospital nutritionist blew through the door and told me they were concerned about my son's nutrition--it so very important after transplant bleh bleh bleh. If he didn't get more calories in then they'd have to look into putting an NG tube down and do feedings that way. Then she suggested I feed him potato chips. "Kids after transplant seem to really love potato chips." She tells me. Also, give him gatorade to drink--"It has more nutrition". Nutrition? Sugar, you mean? ;)
The nurses were floored. I just laughed and kicked her out of the room.
I counted calories and nutrition amounts on my son with every bite he took but this "expert" comes out of nowhere and tells me how to feed my kid crap to make him all better.
Yeah, makes sense.
- Tue Oct 10, 12:34:00 PM CDT
- Jacob said...
Why should the cookies have the same amount of fat? If the "study" cookies are special, in part, due to modified/reduced shortning, then that is a legitamate placebo. If it is something else, then not so much... As an aside, more of the fat in cookies is from shortning, not chocolate chips (of which there are not 1T/cookie except in monster cookies).
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