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LaVaughn "Von" Hodges Fraser
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LaVaughn "Von" Hodges Fraser, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville. He was born in Doerun, Ga., on Feb. 22, 1938.
Von was the eighth child born to Wallace and Sallie (Hodges) Fraser. He was raised in a large family in a small, rural town with a strong work ethic. At age 12 he was a telephone switchboard operator and worked a paper route. On summer breaks he picked cotton, cropped tobacco and stacked peanuts while completing his high school education. When questioned about stacking peanuts he replied, "Anyone who grew up in rural Georgia in the 1950s can tell you what that means!" He inherited his love of conversing with others from his mother. With her nine children gathered around the dinner table on Sundays, she enjoyed sharing stories of growing up in rural Georgia. When questions why he talks fast, Von replied, he had to talk fast to get a word in edgewise with 11people at one table.
After a tour of duty in the United States Army as a Non-Commission Officer, Von attended the University of Florida where he earned his BSBA in Accounting in 1969. In 1992, he received a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the University of North Florida. Von was hired in 1977 by the Alachua County Clerk of Court as a Supervisor of Finance and Accounting. He was hired in 1981 by the Alachua County Tax Collector's Office where he held the position of Assistant Tax Collector until 2000 when he was elected Tax Collector. During his tenure as a public servant, Von used his inherited talent for conversation from his beloved mother to reach out to thousands of people in all walks of life to help them with tax issues or personal concerns. He often said "no tax payer's concern is too small or too large; they deserve my undivided attention."
Von's extraordinary commitment to service was evidenced by the many positions of leadership he held both locally and statewide. His involvement included but was not limited to: Florida Tax Collector's Association, Vietnam Veterans of America, Korean War Veterans Association, American Legion, Military Support Group, Florida Credit Union, Habitat for Humanity, Leadership Gainesville Alumni Association, Cotton Club Museum and cultural Center, League of Women Voters, African American Accountability Alliance, Florida Cattlemen's Association, NAACP, PTA, A.L., Mebane Alumni Association, Inc., Arts Council of Elementary Schools, and the Gainesville Lion's Club. Most notably, among all honors, awards and accolades, Von was elected and ordained Honorary Deacon at two local churches, Third Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Warren Fraser, Wendell Fraser, Wallace Fraser, and Arthur DeLacey Fraser. Survivors are: sisters: Sadie King of Gainesville, Evelyn Chesser of Dinsmore, Mary O. Hunt (Raymond) of Starke, Joy Edmunds (Glen) of Albany, Ga., sister-in-laws: Nell Fraser of Dublin, Ga., and Lucille Fraser of Valdosta, Ga., numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will received friends at Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home in Starke on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There was an additional viewing on Sunday, April 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave., Gainesville, with funeral services beginning at 3 p.m. Interment followed services in Rock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, County Road 231, in Brooker with Pastor Roswell Henderson and Pastor Jim Sandlin officiating. A reception followed the graveside service at Rock Primitive Baptist Church Fellowship Hall for family and friends. Arrangements by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com.Add a comment Add a comment
Rev. Ernest L. Holmes, Sr.
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Rev. Ernest L. Holmes, Sr., 91, left his earthly home on Friday, April 4, 2014 to be with his heavenly Father. He was the Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Alachua, Fla., and New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Hainesworth, Fla.
Those that will cherish his memories are children; Inez (Feirmon), Annie Grace, Ernest Jr., Willie (Katie), Mable, Alma (Omoniyi), and Sylvia; stepchildren Erma, Helen (Harry), Mary (Steve), Billy, Tyrone (Vontrice), Otis (Shirley), and Brian (Tina); sisters Lovella (Sam) and Effie Mae (Walter).; sisters-in-law: Betty, Merlene, and Lorrine; 63 grandchildren, 105 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation was Friday, April 11, 2014 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at A. Jerome Brown Funeral Home, 1560 NW 1st Ave., High Springs. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11 a.m., at the Female Protective Society Temple, 12610 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL. Professional Services entrusted to A. Jerome Brown Funeral Home; 386-454-1110.Add a comment Add a comment
Valerie Taylor
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Valerie Taylor, 58, passed away early on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. Ms. Taylor was from upstate New York, but had been an Alachua resident for approximately 20 years and was the owner of Valerie's Loft, 14822 Main Street, Alachua. Previously, she was the business manager for a veterinary clinic in Gainesville and maintained her love of animals by rescuing several through the years.
An active member of the community, Ms. Taylor was the chair of the 2014 Alachua Main Street Spring Festival, president of the Gesthemene Lutheran Church Council, Gainesville, served as a board member of the Alachua Downtown Redevelopment Board and the Alachua Woman's Club and was a member of the Alachua Historical Society, Alachua Business League and the Alachua Chamber of Commerce.
A Celebration of Life memorial will be held at Gesthsemane Lutheran Church, 4011 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2014.Add a comment Add a comment
Billie J. Howard
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Mrs. Billie J. Howard passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2014.
She is survived by husband, Ruben Howard; sons Glen Howard, Bruce Howard and Corey Howard; daughters Bernice Felix, Karen Fisher and Nicole Robinson; 27 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Kay Kinghton and brother, Howell Fletcher
A memorial service for Mrs. Howard will be held on Saturday, April 12 at 3 p.m. at the Female Protective Society Temple 12610 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32606.
Professional Services entrusted to A. Jerome Brown Funeral Home 1560 NW 1st Ave. High Springs: 386-454-1110.Add a comment Add a comment
Kenneth William Fogg, Sr.
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Kenneth William Fogg, Sr., 66, passed away peacefully April 2, 2014 after a long battle with Wegener's disease at his home in High Springs under the care of Haven Hospice.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Marsha J. Fogg, High Springs; his sons, Kenneth W. Fogg, Jr., Lake City and Kevin W. Fogg, High Springs; his brothers, Bobby Fogg, Seminole, David Fogg (Paula), Newberry, Ernest (Buddy) Fogg, Jr. (Brenda), Homosassa, Michael Fogg (Barbara), Ellisville; his sisters, Diane Billings, Brooksville, Marian Fogg (Geri Frantz), Pinellas Park; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He is proceeded in death by his father, Ernest A. Fogg, Sr., his mother, Freda M. Fogg; brothers, Steven Fogg and Donald Fogg; sisters, Iris Theriault, Joan Theriault and Sandy Blackford.
He proudly served in the United States Navy defending our country during the Vietnam War from 1967-1969. He was of Christian faith and enjoyed antique cars, NASCAR, car restoration, fishing, traveling and loved spending time with his family and his two dogs, Mia and Boo-Boo.
Visitation will be April 5, 2014 from 10-11 a.m. at Evans Carter Funeral Home in High Springs, Fla. Services at Evans Carter Funeral home will begin at 11 a.m. Graveside services will follow immediately at Forrest Meadows Memorial Park East, 3700 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gainesville Fisher House.Add a comment Add a comment


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Welcome to Knoxville Fashion Week!
DVDs of our Spring 2014 Fashion Week
DVDs of each segment of our most recent fashion week (Spring 2014) will be available for order through Simplicity Photo & Video! Follow the link below to place your order today and relive your favorite events again and again!
Spring 2015 Fashion Week
Kicks off Tuesday, March 3 and features runway & fashion events through March 7, 2015!
Brought to you by Gage Models & Talent Agency in Knoxville, Oberman Law Firm, Virginia College, Metropulse and Star 102.1
Contact us to get involved » The Designers spots are filled MONTHS in advance
Knoxville Fashion Week is an art and fashion event with the ultimate goal of creating buzz and giving a relevant outlet to fashion houses, buyers, and culture enthusiasts in Knoxville and beyond. The event coordinators are committed to connecting consumers with products and services that relate to fashion, beauty and luxury.
We will showcase incredible Knoxville talent and highlight the rich fashion community that has been thriving in Knoxville in recent years.


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The Irish Street Musician: Celtic Kilroy
My 2013 Artprize entry theme is "Art For A Cause" thus my main goal is to secure funds and increase awareness of a unique organization dedicated to helping lost teenagers discovers their God given talents and purpose. The name of organization is Eagle Village located in Hersey Michigan. www.eaglevillage.org I modeled my human statue character from the street buskers I observed while in Ireland in 2004. As a human statue, I thoroughly enjoy interacting with my audience in a number of ways. I typically remain motionless until a kind bystander places a donation in my tall bronze vase. Upon coming to life, my human statue actually plays one of six instruments he may be holding at the time. The $ inserted into the bronzed vase that helps my human statue come to life, will be donated to Eagle Village. If my art piece is chosen as one of the top 10 winners, Eagle Village will receive 50% of the cash prize award. Please vote for The Irish Street Musician – Celtic Kilroy number 54421
- Art form: Time-Based
- Depth: 5 feet
- Medium: Performance
- Width: 4 feet
- Year created: 2012
- Height: 5 feet
Venue & Connection Information
Venue & Connection information: Kilwins-McKay Tower Downtown Grand Rapids Owners: Tim and Julie Calerone 146 Monroe Center Grand Rapids, MI 49503 https://www.kilwins.com/stores/mi/kilwins-mckay-tower-downtown-grand-rapids
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Feel-Good Fitness: Workout and Give Back During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Written on October 3, 2013 at 1:41 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Alena Hall, editorial intern
Bring on the pink! National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is finally here, flaunting more proud ribbons, charitable events and philanthropic products than ever before (don't forget to check out our fave product picks!). If you're struggling to decide how you'd like to give back this month, pick a program that aligns with your passions, too. Here are three ways to get your sweat on and support thousands of women as they brave the breast cancer battle. Now that's a win, win.
- Xtend Barre is hosting Plié for Pink on October 19 and 20 at its participating studios. Donate $30 to take this 75-minute barre bootcamp that really works your legs, glutes and core. Proceeds go to Bright Pink, the only national non-profit organization that focuses on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women.
- Real Pilates NYC challenges you to a Mat-a-Thon with pro instructor Regina Arras at its Tribeca studio on October 23. This 75-minute Pilates mat class puts your endurance to the test with 20 rounds of hardcore sculpting moves. Sign up with a $50 donation and see how long you can last. If you make it to the end, your donation is capped at $50. If you tap out early, your donation amount will increase depending on how many rounds you completed. All proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Game on!
- If Pilates isn't for you, get your groove on at your local Zumba studio. The third-annual Party in Pink Zumbathons are held worldwide throughout the month with 75 percent of the event ticket fees going directly toward preventative research, a grant managed by Susan G. Komen.
For an added bonus, wear the FitBit Pink Flex Wristband ($99) during these workouts to track your crazy calorie burn. Throughout the month, FitBit will contribute $10 from every Pink Flex wristband sold to the American Cancer Society. Now what are you waiting for? Get out there and sport your pink power!
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3 New Ways to Show Support During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Written on October 3, 2012 at 2:07 pm , by Colleen Travers
October has become a sea of pink. From NFL uniforms to charity concerts and more, breast cancer awareness is doing just that–making everyone, everywhere aware. You may know causes and initiatives like the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Avon Foundation and more, but there are tons of ways you can get involved this month. To help you not get overwhelmed on where to give or how to help, check out these causes and sites below:
1. Support the newly diagnosed: Women who are dealing with breast cancer need a support system, and while friends and family may provide that, most can't relate to what their loved one is going through. If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed, recommend mybcteam.com, a social network strictly for women battling the disease. You can search for women in your area, read their stories, get doctor recommendations and even what medications they've tried to connect and get help, both medically and emotionally. Read more
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Martina McBride Joins the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Written on October 2, 2012 at 9:08 am , by Samantha Shelton
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and soon you'll see a lot of great companies jumping on board to support such a worthy cause. For the last 13 years, you've likely seen Yoplait's pink lids stocked in the yogurt aisle of your grocery store, ready for you to redeem the little code that signals a donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. But this year, the Save Lids to Save Lives initiative is going bigger.
While you'll still find the standard pink lids on Yoplait's yogurt, they'll also be popping up on more than 20 General Mills brands – think Honey Nut Cheerios, Progresso, Pillsbury and more. The program still works the same: Find a pink lid, clip it and hand it off to your favorite mail person by June 30, 2013. For every lid received, General Mills will donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, up to $2,500,000. Eat to save lives? Now that's something we can do!
Need a little more to sweeten the deal? Multi-platinum country crooner Martina McBride has teamed up with the campaign to help further raise awareness. After her hit "I'm Gonna Love You Through It" touched so many people who have been affected by cancer, we couldn't think of a better spokesperson ourselves. We chatted with the star to find out more about her involvement, and which General Mills product she's clipping pink lids from!
Why did you get involved in the Save Lids to Save Lives Campaign?
When I worked on my song "I'm Gonna Love You Through It," I got to meet a bunch of cancer survivors and their families, friends and supporters. It really had an impact on me and I made a connection and just wanted to do something to give back and make a difference. Then this opportunity came up with General Mills, and I had worked with them before, so I thought it was a great, simple way to give back.
So you're now involved with this campaign that fights cancer, and your song has really become an anthem for those battling cancer. Is this a cause that's close to you?
I think it's a really important cause and it affects so many people. I didn't write the song myself, but when I first heard it, I felt really moved by it and it wasn't like anything I had ever heard before. I felt like it was really inspiring and that's what I try to do with my music. I felt like this could inspire at least one person.
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Drink Up with a Nestlé Pink Pack for BCA Month
Written on October 19, 2011 at 12:08 pm , by Colleen Travers
Hollywood got quite the shock this week when E! News host Giuliana Rancic announced that she was in the early stages of battling breast cancer, stressing the importance of early detection and BCA month that much more.
To help with the cause, Nestlé Pure Life bottled water is partnering with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for the second year to help fund researchers who are trying to identify a drug that will prevent the development of cancer in those with the mutations in the BRCA gene (the breast cancer susceptibility gene) before it occurs as a detectable lump. This drug would have the potential to save women from having to undergo a bilateral mastectomy, the only other known preventative step for those with the inherited genetic mutation.
To support the cause, ten cents from every package of Nestlé Pure Life containing the special "Pink Pack" packaging will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Nestlé Pure Life was able to donate $500,000 last year through the campaign's efforts and is hoping to increase funds this year. So before you stock up on bottled water this weekend, check the label to make sure you're helping out where you can!
For more information, visit nestle-purelife.us.
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Support Your Dynamic Duo (And a Great Cause)
Written on October 17, 2011 at 4:09 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Alyssa Belanger, editorial intern
All month long, we've been highlighting ways to help support breast cancer awareness. And when we saw Giuliana Rancic, young and vibrant, announce this morning on The Today Show that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, it was a striking reminder that there's still a lot of work to do to prevent the disease from affecting more women.
The apparel company 15Love has teamed up with Equinox fitness clubs nationwide and Pure Yoga studios of New York City to offer special pink sports bras during October. Ten percent of sales of 15Love's special line of sports bras, seen at left, will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
Since the founding of BCRF in 1992, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation has grown tremendously. Thanks to the support of fundraisers like 15Love, the foundation has been able to increase its annual funding by more than 200 times over and is currently financing 186 scientists in 12 countries worldwide! Scientists funded by BCRF have led the way in discovering more about genetic links to breast cancer, preventative measures and treatments for breast cancer.
These sports bras are a fitting way to donate to BCRF because they may give you that extra push you need to hit the gym (cute new gym wear always makes us want to get out and show it off!). And according to recent studies, just four hours of physical activity each week can help boost your body's immune system while lowering estrogen levels and your risk of developing breast cancer.
You can get your 15Love bra, available in pink with interchangeable striped or cheetah print straps, for $53 at any Equinox location or a Pure Yoga Studio in New York City.
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Ghirardelli Chocolate Joins the Breast Cancer Fight
Written on October 6, 2011 at 9:45 am , by Samantha Shelton
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month in full swing, food companies are jumping on board to support such an important cause. Ghirardelli is ready to fight with their new line of Intense Dark chocolates—for every Intense Dark pink ribbon code entered online (code on the inside of the packaging), they'll donate one dollar to the National Breast Cancer Foundation up to $100,000. Dark chocolate has been proven to be good for you, so why not indulge your sweet tooth this month?
We taste-tested the new chocolates in the office and they were a big hit! See what our editors thought of each variety:
"I loved the Evening Dream (with 60 percent cacao) chocolate," says freelance editorial assistant Samantha Shelton. "If chocolate gets too dark, it gives me a stomach ache. This gives me a healthy dose, and satisfies my sweet tooth, without making me regret it later."
"I wasn't sure I wanted a chocolate bar with toffee bits and caramelized almonds in it (what can I say, I'm a purist), but one bite of the Toffee Interlude immediately convinced me otherwise," says executive editor Pam O'Brien. "It's rich, super-chocolaty and totally satisfying, plus the almonds and toffee give it a nice crunch. Yum!"
"Twilight Delight (with 72 percent cacao) was a fantastic pick-me-up to beat that 3 p.m. slump," says fitness editor Jenna Autuori. "It had just the right amount of dark chocolate and it was easy not to go overboard because just a small piece was rich and really satisfying."
"The Midnight Reverie (with 86 percent cacao) is amazing," says senior editor Bethany Gumper. "I don't always like dark chocolate, and this is very dark chocolate, but it's rich and fudgy. I'd pair a square or two with my afternoon cup of coffee."
For more information about this sweet campaign, visit ghirardelli.com/intensedark.
Now tell us: What's your favorite way to support Breast Cancer Awareness month?
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Chip in and Support Breast Cancer with Food Should Taste Good
Written on October 4, 2011 at 9:37 am , by Colleen Travers
The next time you're craving your usual midday snack, buy a bag of Food Should Taste Good chips to go do some good as you munch.
The brand is releasing its second annual limited-edition pink bags for Multigrain and Sweet Potato flavors, on shelves through the month of October. For each bag purchased, Food Should Taste Good will donate a portion of sales up to $100,000 to organizations like The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Massachusetts, and The Ellie Fund.
You can also help out online! Visit the Food Should Taste Good Facebook page to purchase and gift an online free bag coupon to your friends. The brand will donate 100 percent of all the proceeds purchased through the online promotion, plus you'll win major points with your friends by treating them to a free snack!
For more information, visit foodshouldtastegood.com.
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NYC Readers—Run with Under Armour this Weekend!
Written on September 27, 2011 at 8:01 pm , by Jenna Autuori
Hey New York City readers: If you have a friend or loved one affected by breast cancer, we found the perfect opportunity to support the cause. This Saturday you can run in Central Park with our friends over at Under Armour for their Power In Pink: On The Run NYC program. Go for an easy 2.5 mile guided run through the park, ending at Bloomingdale's on 59th Street.
Do you really think that would be all? Head into the store and Under Armour will provide you with free fitness consultations with certified trainers, enjoy a relaxing sports massage and receive a complimentary gift with any Under Armour purchase.
Marathon training? Get up early and add this into your morning routine. Looking to turn over a new leaf next month? Make October 1st the day to do it! Plus, the first 50 people to register will be automatically entered to win a $1,000 donation to his/her choice of breast cancer charities that Under Armour supports. Two people will win. Find out more about registration here.
When: Saturday, October 1st
Where: 9 a.m. run begins at East 61st Street & 5th Avenue entrance to Central Park; in-store event from 10:30 am to 12 pm
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(WHAS11) - Hungry for Derby? You are invited to kick off Derby weekend with the 24th Annual Oaks Brunch, supporting the Kentucky Musuem of Art and Craft.
David McGuire from the museum stopped by the WHAS11 Studios to talk about the event. The Oaks Day Brunch is Friday, April 30, starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Brown Hotel. It continues all day.
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Stir-fry Beef Pot Pie
Notes: You can substitute 1 pound mixed frozen vegetables for fresh.
Yield: Makes 1 pie, 6 servings
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 484
- Calories from fat: 37%
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated fat: 7.6g
- Carbohydrate: 53g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Sodium: 911mg
- Cholesterol: 49mg
- 1 cup medium-grain white rice
- 1 1/4 cups beef broth
- 1/3 cup oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot chili flakes
- 1 pound beef flank steak
- 2 teaspoons olive or salad oil
- 1 pound (about 5 cups) fresh stir-fry vegetable mixture (found in produce section)
- 1 cup green onion pieces (1-in. size)
- 1 unbaked refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-oz. package), at room temperature
- 1. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, cover rice with 1 2/3 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 15 minutes longer.
- 2. Meanwhile, mix 1 cup broth with oyster sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and chili flakes; set aside. Thinly slice steak across grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Add oil to a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat; when hot, add meat. Cook, stirring constantly, until meat is no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add remaining broth, stir-fry vegetable mixture, and onions. Cook, covered, just until vegetables are bright green, about 3 minutes. Stir seasoned broth into meat mixture; bring to a boil.
- 3. In a bowl, combine rice with meat-vegetable mixture; spoon into a 10-inch pie dish, 9-inch square pan, or 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- 4. Unfold pie crust according to package directions. On a lightly floured board, roll into a 12-inch round for pie dish, or 1 inch larger than dish of another shape. Place over beef and vegetable mixture; fold edges under and flush with pan rim, and flute firmly against rim. Cut shapes from crust and decorate top, or make a couple of decorative slits in crust.
- 5. Bake in a 350° oven until filling is hot in center, about 1 hour. Lay foil over crust if it begins to overbrown. Let cool about 10 minutes; spoon from dish or cut into wedges.
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Stir-fry Beef Pot Pie Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Casseroles, Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: American, New American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- OCCASION: Autumn, Winter, Father's Day
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
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Before purchasing your headphone, you will probably want to know a few things about them. At Headphones.com we have a team of technical experts who are happy to provide answers for all your questions no matter how big or small. We have provided this guide so that you may have at least some of these inquiries and curiosities answered at your convenience.
When it comes to headphones, opinions vary from person to person. In other words, there is no "Best Headphone" but there is a best headphone for you; your ears, your sound, your comfort, your lifestyle and your budget.
If you are coming into this purchase without a specific headphone in mind, you may wish to consider a few things:
Comfort: If your headphones are not comfortable to you, then you will not want to use them. Because everyone is different, this often comes down to personal preference of wearing style. Do you prefer headphones with full size ear pads which surround the ear?(Over Ear Headphones)Do you prefer headphones with ear pads which rest on the ear? (On Ear Headphones)Do you prefer headphones which rest at the entrance of the ear canal? (Earbuds)Do you prefer headphones which are inserted into the ear canal? (Earphones)
With a wealth of options available, there is bound to be a headphone with the exact sound you are looking for, no matter which wearing style is most comfortable to you.
How and where will you be using your headphones?
Are you going to be primarily using them in your home? If you're primarily going to be using them in your home, it may be worth considering a few things. If the headphones are mainly going to be use for home entertainment purposes such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray watching and video game use – There is a plethora of wireless headphones available (both with and without microphone) which will enhance your home entertainment experience.
If you are a headphone user seeking to sit down in your easy chair and have your mind blown by a transcendent music listening experience, then we highly suggest pairing your headphones with a dedicated headphone amplifier. Headphone amplifiers are design to power your headphones to their full potential. This includes, but is not at all limited to how the headphone's output volume is affected. If you are using a headphone with an impedance rating of 60 Ohms or greater, you may notice drastic sonic improvements when the headphone is properly amped. If your headphones possesses an impedance rating of 300 Ohms or greater, you may find that the difference is night and day when the headphone is properly amped. Not all amps provide the same power and not every amp will result with the same sonic result. It is important to properly match your headphone to the ideal amp by considering its impedance rating, its sensitivity rating, overall frequency response and other variables. We offer many amps on our site which are designed to blow your mind when paired with their intended headphone. Please speak with a sales associate for more information.
At the office?If you will mainly be using the headphones in your office, we recommend a closed back headphone design so that the sound will not leak out nearly as much. This way the others around you will be less disturbed by the sound emanating out of your headphones. We have found that many music enthusiasts enjoy having a headphone with amplifier setup in their office or cubicle.
While commuting? While commuting, you may want a headphone which possesses a few specialized attributes. Things to consider are if:
While exercising? (Sports Headphones)When exercising while using headphones, we suggest you consider the following:
In the studio? (Studio Headphones)If you are using headphones in the live room you may want to consider:
If you are using headphones in the control room for monitoring / mixing / mastering and editing purposes you may want to consider:
These attributes will allow you hear performance mistakes, imbalances and phase issues.
What kind of sound do you prefer?If your preference is to have a critical listening experience, you're going to most probably want a headphone with a seemingly neutral tonal balance.Examples: Beyerdynamic T1, Etymotic ER4PT, AKG K701, Sony MDR-SA5000If you prefer a fun and immersive headphone experience you may be one who prefers a bass boost or mellower/darker tone. Examples: – Soul by Ludacris SL300, Beats by Dre Pro, Denon AH-D5000, Sennheiser HD650
There are other attributes to a headphone's sound: detail, speed and transient response for example. If your greatest concern is sound quality, then finding a highly detailed and transparent headphone at your desired budget is suggested.
At Headphones.com we are constantly updating our product pages and reviewing all the models we sell so that our customers can know as much about the sound of our headphones before purchasing. Please feel free to reach out to a sales specialist to learn more and have all your questions answered.
A LITTLE HISTORYToday, headphones have become the primary way that the majority of music listeners hear their music. Yet it was not always this way. Throughout the first three quarters of 20th Century, most music was listened to on full-size speakers. However, the headphone finds its earliest design example at around 1910 when radio and telephone operators used primitive/poor-sounding headphones for monitoring. In 1937, Germany's Beyerdynamic unleashed the very first dynamic transducer headphone. At the time this was a major jump in sound quality. In fact, dynamic transducers are still the primary design in headphones being manufactured today. In 1958, John C. Koss introduced stereo headphones to accommodate the growing industry of stereo recordings.
In 1979, Sony unleashed the Walkman to the world – a device which allowed you to listen to cassette tapes while on-the-go. However the Walkman required headphones for listening – and thus the headphone-boom began its steady climb to the top. At the close of the 20th Century, the digital music revolution had finally made it impossible to ignore the practicality of headphones. Now you can literally walk around with a lifetime's collection of music in the palm of your hand and listen to it anywhere with headphones.
HEADPHONES AND YOUR BUSY LIFE With the digital/portable revolution in full swing, headphone manufacturing companies have been busy developing new/improved designs to meet the ever-changing technological advances and demands of their consumers. Today, earphones(small headphones which are inserted into the ear) are capable of producing extremely high quality sound in a very small enclosure. In recent times, extensive research and development in active noise canceling headphone design have produced headphones which are capable of eliminating up to 90% of outside noise. This benefits not only those seeking to clearly hear their audio while on-the-go, but it also creates a relaxed, quiet atmosphere for those looking to travel in noisy environments, vehicles and aircrafts. Wireless headphones have shown to be a huge life improvement to those seeking to watch television and perform other tasks without disturbing others around them. Bluetooth headphones allow easy connectivity with many smart phones and mp3 players and often have a microphone built in, allowing the wearer to use as a headset for telephone calls.
And of course, headphones more than ever are proving to be the definition of reference quality sound at an incredible value. As so many headphone manufacturers battle it out to create the world's greatest state-of-the-art sound, we have seen so many revolutions in headphone design; and we are all happier for it! This is the age of Headphones!
WHY HEADPHONES OVER SPEAKERS?When compared with full-size speakers, one obvious benefit which headphones possess is that headphones are inherently designed to have as little interference to final sonic result as possible. The sound which emanates from a full-size speaker is faced with many variables which could ultimately affect and reduce the quality of sound prior to reaching your ears. Before sound reaches your ear, it passes through the air and is manipulated by all materials and walls in its pathway. An excellent pair of speakers can sound horrible in fact if placed in a room with unsatisfactory acoustical characteristics. Still, even after the room design, materials and placement of the speakers are all optimal, another variable which plays an important role in how the listener perceives the sound is where listener his/herself is placed in relation to the speakers. With all these variables at play, it is fair to say that it is much easier to achieve a consistency of high quality sound from headphones at a much lower cost and far less aggravation. The proximity of the headphones to the ears ensures that there are far fewer obstacles before the sound reaches the listener's ears: No room planning; you can sit wherever you like; heck you can even walk around if you prefer a portable option!
Headphone Health
Headphones are everywhere now. Everyone seems to live in an iPod bubble as they go through their lives, whether on public transit, walking around, sitting at their desk, or even sitting at home reading. We wanted to bring you some simple tips on what you can do to keep your ears safe while using headphones.
How loud?
There isn't any definite number on how loud your music should be, but a number of around 85 decibels is the most common one given. Since no one really knows what this means, there are some basic rules. You don't want to listen at more than 70% of the maximum if you use your headphones all day, or more than 80% if you use it for an hour or so. Basically, the lower you can keep the volume, the better.
Don't use them to drown out noise!
If you're in a noisy environment, you shouldn't turn up your headphones to drown out the noise. You're far better off getting some closed-ear headphones, or some noise-cancelling or sound isolating models.
Over the Ear Headphones (aka Full Size or Circumaural)
On Ear Headphones (Supra-Aural)
On Ear headphones sit on top of the ears, instead of over the ears. They are typically lighter and more portable than Over the Ear headphones. These are a great choice for those who prefer a portable headphone but do not find it comfortable to put headphones inside the ear.
Closed Back vs Open Back (& Semi Open Back)Over the Ear and On Ear headphones are offered in two different design-types:
Closed-back (aka sealed) headphones reduce the outside noise around you and prevent much of the headphone's sound from leaking into the outside environment. Closed back headphones are the preferred type of full-size headphones for use outside or in other noisy listening environments, such as a DJ table. Other examples of where closed-back headphones prove to be essential are at the office, the library, and other places where the person sitting nearest you would prefer the courtesy of a quiet environment. Of course, a closed-back headphone would be your preferred choice if you are a commuter as well. It is important to distinguish closed-back headphones from Active Noise Canceling headphones. Active Noise Cancelation (or ANC) is a type of noise cancelation produced electronically and typically attenuates outside noise to an even greater degree. It is still worth noting that many headphones which do not feature active noise cancelation will still do an excellent job of attenuating much of the ambient noise around you.
Open-back headphones do not provide nearly the same amount of sound isolation as closed-back headphones. The person sitting next to you will most certainly hear what you are listening to even at a fairly low volume. However, some headphones are specifically designed not to be sealed for optimal sound reproduction. In these instances open headphones are top contenders for critical listening.
When and where sealed headphones may be best:
When and where open headphones may be best
In-Ear (aka earphones, in-ear-monitors, IEMs, Canal phones) In-ear-monitors sit at the entrance of the ear canal and operate and sound their best when there is a tight seal. In-ears can typically block out outside noise quite well without necessarily incorporating an ANC feature. However, companies have begun to offer in-ear models which include an active noise cancelling feature for extra noise isolation. In-ears differ from ear buds in a number of ways. Firstly, ear buds sit in the outer ear section, while in ears enter the ear canal.
Why is this important?
Because everyone's ear is shaped differently, the sound which leaves the ear bud faces far more variables which ultimately affect the sound. Since IEMs are designed to bypass many of these variables, the sound is much more consistent from person and person and from listen to listen. Once you achieve a good seal by finding the right tip for your ear size and shape, you will not only notice an improvement in sound quality, but also a drastic reduction in outside noise. In-ear-monitors come in a broad price from under $50 all the way up to $1000+. Many in-ears are offered with brand-compatible playback controls and a microphone. The differences in price often depend on the amount of drivers per ear and the overall design which at the higher end can include custom-fitting.
Earbuds are a type of headphone that rest right inside the concha bowl (entrance) of the ear. They are small, lightweight, and easy to travel with. Ear buds are not designed with the intention of blocking out sound and typically are not as refined sounding as in-ear-monitors. They are often less expensive than the in-ear-monitors. Many earbuds are offered with brand-compatible playback controls and a microphone.
To better assist you we have provided a description of categories which may allow you to hone in on what would be the best choice for your lifestyle.
Portable Headphones
Portable headphones are meant to be used with mobile audio devices like an iPod or other MP3 player. Many of them are capable of folding up for convenient storage and transport. Other portable headphones are not labeled as such based on their size, but rather on their ability to sound great directly out of a portable player. Many portable headphones are offered with brand-compatible playback controls and a microphone. Many portable headphones also come with a cable length perfect for holding your portable player in your hand.A couple of subcategories of portables are: Street-Style; a behind the neck band rather than over the head, and Ear Clips, which just have loops that fit over your ears but no headband. Some of the new wireless headphones are ear clip style.
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Noise cancelling headphones block out unwanted background noise by using destructive interference. Destructive interference is accomplished by reducing unwanted ambient sounds by means of active noise control (ANC), which involves using a microphone, placed near the ear, and then electronically generating an anti-noise sound wave with the opposite polarity of the sound wave picked up by the microphone. Generating the sound wave does require energy and most noise cancelling headphones will have batteries that need to be recharged and/or replaced.
Noise cancelling headphones allow you to keep the volume of music lower since it does not have to compete with outside noise. They are great for air travel so you can hear your music over the loud air conditioning system or jet engine.
An active noise cancellation feature is included in many Over-the-ear and On-ear models. Less frequently it can be found implemented into an in-ear design.
Wireless Headphones
Wireless Headphones are capable of receiving a signal without the burden of cables or wires being in the listener's pathway. This is perfect for watching television, playing video games and any other home theater application. It is important to determine how your device will be connecting to the headphone. TVs and other devices which offer a digital output can be paired with a wireless headphone that offers extremely high surround sound resolution. There are four main ways in which a wireless signal is transmitted:
For critical musical listening and studio application, one would be advised to use wired headphones for optimal sound quality.
Sports Headphones
Sports headphones are lightweight headphones or earphones ideal for any user who will be moving around while listening. They are ideal for the active user because they are typically made of sweat resistant materials and provide a snug fit while allowing maximum mobility. They often come in behind-the-head, in-ear, and clip-on styles.
DJ Headphones / DJ Style Headphones
DJ/DJ Style Headphones are designed with the working DJ in mind. The closed-back design and bass boost assist a DJ in hearing what is needed to work the crowd. But the design does not stop here. Usually DJ headphones can be stored easily and have swivel ear cups which allow one ear to be focused on the music while the other can hear the crowd. For this reason, they are also very good for parties and broadcasting. Most of all, DJ headphones are designed to be extra durable. For this reason, music listeners often seek these out for their own personal listening.
Gaming Headphones / Gaming Headsets
Gaming headsets are designed to connect with your gaming console or PC. Gaming headphones are designed to provide maximum comfort for extended hours of game-play. They generally have full over-ear coverage for maximum sound clarity. The microphones are designed with a noise-filtering microphone to eliminate excessive noise. Many gaming headsets make use of surround sound technology to enhance the listener's experience and optimize their game-playing abilities.
Surround Sound Headphones
Surround sound headphones can connect to any surround sound system to get the same enveloping effect as surround sound speakers. You will hear amazingly vivid sound imaging. For this reason, the best gaming headsets are surround-sound headphones. There are both virtual and true surround sound headphones. These are the preferred choice for home theater viewing/listening.
Virtual Surround Sound Headphones deliver realistic, simulated surround sound by using 3 speakers in front of the head phone, 2 speakers in the rear of the headphone, and a subwoofer to replicate low notes and explosions.
True Surround Sound Headphones use independent sound chambers, usually with 4 speakers in the front and 2 in the back, to produce even more realistic spatial imaging.
Classroom Headphones
Classroom headphones tend to be very adjustable, collapsible for easy storage, and easy to clean. They are made to reduce outside noise interference. They are designed with durability in mind to withstand years of use in a classroom environment.
How should I evaluate headphone specifications?
No! There are so many variables at play when considering how sound is made. While the size of a driver can prove to have an effect on sound quality, other variables such as materials used, proximity of the driver to the ear, the acoustic seal of the headphone etc. can prove to be of equal or even greater importance.
If you are comparing headphones designed by the same manufacturer, with similar materials, it is probable that the larger driver has a broader frequency range and is considered by the manufacturer to be the superior model, however nothing concrete can be determined about a headphone's sound quality in relation to driver size.
Not necessarily. For gaming and home theater purposes it is often preferable to have surround-sound headphones because gaming and home theater consoles offer surround sound for a more realistic and engaging listening experience. However, most music is listened to in either stereo or monaural mode and a surround sound headphone will not benefit the listener. A good pair of stereo headphones can outperform a great pair of surround sound headphones with regard to music listening.
More often than not, it does mean better sound! When an in ear headphone features multiple drivers, this means that different drivers will be focusing on a different frequency range. One driver will responsible for bass, while another will be responsible for treble. This design often can give the earphone a greater sense of detail and control.
What is impedance?
At its simplest description, impedance is how much current flow is impeded in an electrical circuit. While resistance pertains specifically to direct current, impedance differs in that it refers specifically to alternating current and considers the influence of capacitance and inductance.
What does an impedance rating imply about my headphones?
It implies that you may need an amplifier to get optimal sound out of your headphones…
What does Frequency Range tell me about my headphones?
Frequency range describes at what frequencies the headphone's capability of producing sound begins and ends. This refers to the lowest bass frequency to highest treble frequency. Most people cannot hear below 20 Hz or above 20 Khz.Some headphones are able to exceed human hearing. The Sony SA5000 for instance can produce sound up to 110 Khz. This does not necessarily mean that this headphone is better than a headphone that has a frequency range which ends at 25 Khz. However, while the human ear typically can detect frequencies outside the specified parameters (20Hz to 20Khz) some listeners do claim to be able to sense the feeling of frequencies beyond human hearing.
Headphones versus Headsets - What is the difference?
There is a lot of confusion out there about the difference between headphones and headsets. In fact, if you search for Headsets on Google, you'll find some headphones. Why is this?It may have to do with due to air travel. They constantly tell you that you can pay $2 for a headset to listen to the movie. Why do they do this? We don't know! A headset is a device you wear on your head that allows you to both listen and speak. A headset always has a microphone.Headphones are an audio only device that you wear on you head that allows you to listen only.To wrap up, if they don't have a microphone, they're headphones. If it does have a microphone, it's a headset.So next time you're on a flight, and they ask you if you'd like a headset to listen to the movie, you can politely say that you'd be glad to purchase some headphones. Or, if you're like me, you'll bring your own!
Headphones vs. Earphones - What is the difference?
Are Headphones and Earphones the same thing? They are both listening devices worn on your head. Headphones fit outside your ear; generally worn over-the-head in a headband style, but can also be worn behind the neck or with loops that fit directly over the ears. Earphones fit inside your ears either as an earbud resting just at the entryway or a canal earphone that rests deep inside like an earplug sealing out noise.The sound between headphones and in-ear earphones are simply different. It's really a personal preference as to which someone would prefer. Headphones do will have much more air flow, but earphones are much better for sound isolation, precision (because you can listen at a much lower volume), efficiency (no amps are required), and the music plays "inside" your head rather than from left and right.Most high end earphones will sound great right out of your portable device without further amplification. A very high end pair of headphones will usually show great improvements when paired with an amplifier.
Accurate: Accurate sound reproduction is usually referred to as tonally-balanced – colorations to sound are very little to none
Active Noise Cancellation: ANC is featured in many consumer products. How it works: A small microphone picks up the ambient noise around the headphone and emits a reverse sound image to cancel out as much of the outside sound as possible. Why is this not used in every headphone (especially the super expensive ones)? The reason is because there is a degree of distortion added to the audio signal when this takes place.
Attenuate: Reduce volume
Analytical: Also referred to as cold, audiophiles refer to a sound as analytical when referring to a very detailed, not overly bassy headphone. A lot of engineers prefer mixing/mastering on analytical headphones because it is not very forgiving and will emphasize the problems in the mix.
Armature: (aka balanced armature) Almost exclusively used in IEM design because of size and efficiency, balanced armature design employs a moving magnetic armature. As the armature alternates on its pivot in the field of a fixed magnet coil is moved causing the diaphragm to vibrate and create sound
While this design works amazingly for very small designs, it is not employed in full size and supra-aural headphones because it needs to be extremely close up to ear to reach its full potential, requiring a good seal. There is also a limitation in this design to how high the treble can extend.
Bass: low end frequencies (roughly 20-200 Hz)
Ok, so everyone loves good bass response. But what is good bass response? Depending on whom you ask the opinion will vary almost to complete opposite definitions. Even still, the consensus amongst the general consumer is good bass = punchy, full and impactful. Audible bass frequencies start roughly at about 20 cycles per second (cycles are measured in Hertz or Hz) to about 200 Hz. Some people may refer to bass as low frequency or low end
Boomy: a reference to accentuated bass impact (usually spoken from a negative perspective)
Bright: Accentuated treble response
Canal phones: (see In-Ear-Monitors)
Circum-aural: Over the ear / Around the ear design
Colored: A reference to the frequency response having emphasis in specific areas of the audio spectrum.
Clarity: How clear is the sound? This is dependent very much on the minimization of harmonic distortion, the transducer's transient response and overall tonal balance
Clipping: A type of distortion which occurs when the amplifier cannot meet the demands of the transducer.
Closed Back: A full-sized headphone which has a back on its enclosure. This both attenuates outside noise and prevents sound leakage
Decibels (dB): measurement of the volume of sound. Specifically, the measurement of a dB determines how much force the audio signal has. Because decibel scale is algorithmic, an audio signal which is 10x stronger than another audio signal is 10dB stronger and an audio signal which is 100x stronger than another audio signal is 20dB stronger.
Detail: This one is sort of self explanatory. People have different versions of what they feel detail is. Generally, people find that variations detail is dependent treble representation. But others will insist that many factors come into play, including transient response and harmonic distortion.
Driver: The part of the headphone which actively makes sound. This is also called the transducer
Dynamic: Dynamic driver design headphones are by far the most common type of design in headphones. In this design, the voice coil attached to a diaphragm is moved by a alternating magnetic field. When you have a headphone connected to its source the sound transfers via the cable (or sometimes wirelessly) to the driver as an electrical signal. This electrical signal reaches a magnet inside the frame of the headphone. The magnet does not move but the magnetic field is changed by the electrical signal. As the magnetic field alternates, the voice coil is stirred and the diaphragm, which is affixed to the voice-coil, moves and creates the sound.
Earbuds: Not be confused with earphones or IEMs, earbuds do not sit inside ear canal, but rather rest in the concha bowl. Since there is no seal involved, the same earbuds can sound especially different to people with differently-shaped and differently-sized ears.
Earphones: (see In-Ear-Monitors)
Efficiency: How efficient is a headphone? Efficiency is measures by how much power coming into the headphone actually is transformed into sound.
Electrostatic: A type of transducer design. (see Electrostatic section for more detail)
Flat Response: This is literally a direct reference to a headphone's reading on a frequency response chart. The flatter the line on the chart, the more neutral the headphone would be considered. A headphone which has a frequency response reading which is a perfectly flat line (doesn't actually exist) would be considered perfectly flat.
Forgiving: If a headphone is capable of making a variety of recordings sound great it would be described as forgiving. More specifically, a forgiving headphone would not bring to the forefront, specific problems in the recording.
Frequency: The amount of times a sound wave vibrates per second. This is measured in Hertz (or Hz) and Kilohertz (KHz)
Frequency Response: The volume at which a transducer produces a specific frequency. This volume is dependent on how it relates to all the other frequencies in the audio spectrum. For instance, a headphone can produce a frequency of 1 KHz at 90dB. If the headphone simultaneously produces a frequency of 100 Hz at 100dB, then the headphone will have a bassier frequency response than a headphone which produces the same 1 KHz tone at 90dB and the 100 Hz frequency at 80dB.
Full Size headphones: (see circum-aural)
Fun: A positive way of saying "not accurate." If a headphone is not accurate (colored) but still enjoyable it would be described as fun. This can often refer to an inflated bass response.
Grain: A reference to upper spectrum of the frequency, grain is not preferable. It means that the treble is not smooth and not transparent. Imagine looking at a photo printed on canvas and as you look at it you start to see the grain of the canvas. In audio, the goal is generally to have the music sound as transparent as possible.
Harmonic distortion: How much distortion does the transducer emit at other frequencies producing a specific frequency? If it is a transducer's aim to produce this specific frequency, but in doing so it releases audible overtones related to the principle frequency, this is a degree of harmonic distortion. Harmonic distortion is generally only discussed amongst audiophiles.
Hertz: (see Frequency)
Imaging: Not to be confused with soundstage, but closely related to – if you can picture the ideal sound reproduction as a circle around the head, a headphone with good imaging is capable of separating instruments in various degrees of a circle or semi-circular image. A headphone can possess a very small soundstage but still be able to image well.
Impedance: At its simplest description, impedance is how much current flow is impeded in an electrical circuit. While resistance pertains specifically to direct current, impedance differs in that it refers specifically to alternating current and considers the influence of capacitance and inductance.
In-Ear-Monitors: aka IEM, earphones, canal phones – In ear monitors are small and portable headphones that are meant seal tightly within the ear canal (or at the entrance of the ear canal).
Isolation: The attenuation of outside sound. Closed headphones automatically provide a degree of isolation. Some closed headphones can isolate extremely well even without Active Noise Cancellation
Laidback: Sound is relaxed and not overwhelming, but at the same time not always exciting. It can also refer to a warm and or lush tone. Some people who refer to this negatively use laidback synonymously with sleepy. Because the detail in the treble is somewhat held back, laidback headphones can feel as though the sound is distant.
Leakage: When sound escapes from your headphone into outside. Open headphones will not isolate and will leak sound.
Midrange: the middle of the frequency response section. This is where most of the sonic information takes place (roughly 200 Hz- 4 KHz). A good example of an experience you've had with just hearing the midrange, is a small alarm clock which has a built in radio.
Muddy: Sound is unclear / blurry. This can be caused by a slow transient response or accentuated / boomy bass response.
Musical: Sometimes used as the counterpart of analytical, musical refers to a headphone being very enjoyable for non-critical listening, but a great headphone can prove to be both capable of musical and analytical qualities.
Nasal: A boosted upper midrange created a kazoo-like effect. Not a good thing when describing headphones.
Neutrality: A reference to tonal balance being neither warm nor bright and as flat as possible. This is not precisely synonymous with transparency.
Ohms: (see impedance)
Open: enclosure design without back and does not attenuate outside noise and does not prevent leakage. See Open vs. Closed section for more on this.
Overtones: (see timbre)
Rolled Off: When the frequency response reading declines steadily in either the bass or treble region it is referred to as "rolled off".
Sensitivity: (see efficiency)
Sealed: (see closed)
Shrill: often synonymous with tinny. Sounds harsh on the hears.
Sibilance: how harsh the letter "s" sounds on the ear. Sibilance can also refer to hi-hats, cymbals and other percussive elements.
Sound envelope: as shown in the diagram, a sound envelope is the attack, decay sustain and release specification of a sound wave. The one demonstrated below is a piano key. A headphone with a fast transient response would produce sound wave most accurately.
Soundstage: How wide and defined the sound is presented around the head. A well-rounded, contouring and wide soundstage is preferable for many listeners. Conversely, some will prefer a more immediate, narrower soundstage which makes the music feel more intimate. A wide soundstage is highly preferred for orchestral and well-recorded acoustic instruments.
Supra-aural: On the ear headphone design. Ear pads are designed to press on the ear instead of fitting around the ear.
Tight: Almost always a reference to how the bass impact interacts and interferes with the other regions within the audio spectrum. Bass response can be emphasized and accentuated but still remain tight depending on the headphone's transient response.
Tinny: a metallic unnatural sound.
Transparency: How real does the sound actually sound. A headphone can sound warm or bright and still be very transparent. For instance, an orchestra which plays in bright hall will still sound transparent even if the sound is bright. There are so many factors which play into transparency, including a person's own ear and brain. If someone mentions transparency they are most probably coming from an audiophile standpoint. In addition to tonal balance, they may also care about transient response, soundstage qualities, imaging qualities and harmonic distortion specifications.
Treble: the highs (roughly 4 KHz to 20 KHz). This sonic region is especially important for producing clear and focused sound images. This region is where the majority of overtones come from and hence where the clarity comes from. For instance, a good treble representation from a headphone will make it very easy for the listener to differentiate an oboe from a clarinet.
Timbre: The identity of a sound. How your ear is able to identify that a trumpet is not a guitar. It is the unique timbre of someone's voice which allows for your brain to identify exactly who they are just by hearing their voice. The uniqueness of individual timbres is determined by the exact overtones included in the sound information as the sound leaves its source. For instance, while a trumpet may play an "e note" at the exact same frequency which a guitar plays the same "e note" it is the overtones which your brain translates into the identity of the source of sound. Each individual instrument has a different series of overtones, but obviously all trumpets have a much more similar pattern of overtones when compared with a guitar.
Tonal balance: This refers to the overall quality of the frequency response. A warm tonal balance would be bass while a bright tonal balance would be tilted in the treble region
Transducer: (see driver)
Transient response: The speed at which and the accuracy of how the headphone reacts to abrupt jump in sound. To the ear this has a drastic effect on the rendering of percussion and piano.
Warm: A reference to tonal balance -bass emphasis and or a rolled-off treble.
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Rory Riggs
Rory Riggs is the founder of Locus Analytics, LLC. Locus Analytics' focus is on the creation of a new information technology platform for economic information. Its mission is to develop a new taxonomic-based cloud software platform to change how we organize, manage and analyze business and economic information.
During his career, Mr. Riggs has specialized in early-stage start-ups in biotechnology and technology. He has been involved in the creation and management of many successful companies including: Selectide Inc; Sugen, Inc; Royalty Pharma (RoyaltyPharma.com); Fibrogen, Inc (Fibrogen.com); Cibus, LLC (Cibus.com);eReceivables, LLC (eReceivables.co); Genenews Ltd (Genenews.com); Pacific Media, New Ventures, L.P. and Locus!
From 1995, he served as the president (and director) of Biomatrix Corporation (NYSE Ticker: BXM) until it was sold to Genzyme Corporation in December 2000. Mr. Riggs oversaw the global launch of Biomatrix's lead product, Synvisc. Prior to joining Biomatrix, Mr. Riggs was CEO (and director) of the RF&P Corporation from 1991 to 1995 when the company was sold to a partnership led by Lazard Freres. Prior to that Mr. Riggs was a managing director in Mergers and Acquisitions at Paine Webber and an associate with Strategic Planning Associates, the predecessor of Mercer Management Consulting. Mr. Riggs received a BA from Middlebury College and MBA from Columbia University.
Carly Arison
Carly Arison joined Locus in September 2012 after taking part in the summer 2011 internship program. She is involved in the management of the company's live funds and the development of new portfolios. In addition to this work, Carly is responsible for organizational development and talent acquisition.
Carly graduated with honors from Brown University. She concentrated in Commerce, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship, which involves the study of economics, organizational behavior, and technology development. She wrote her honors thesis on the differences in benefits and work environments between publicly traded and privately held companies, with an emphasis on resource dependency theory and its impact on decision-making. While at Brown, Carly was a four-year varsity golfer and a four-time NGCA Academic All-American.
August Baer
Augie joined Locus full-time In March 2013 after participating in the summer internship program. He is currently working on implementing a robust auto-classification system that will be able to capture the many nuances of of the Locus system.
Augie graduated from Columbia University with a major in Economics and a minor in Socio-Cultural Anthropology. At Columbia, he researched the role of financial incentives in primary education and the relationship between divorce rates and GDP. While in school, Augie enjoyed taking advantage of teaching opportunities both as a teaching assistant in the economics department and as a teacher to elementary school children through the America Reads program. Augie is a loyal Knicks and Yankees fan, and is interested in video game design theory.
Elizabeth Bowling
Elizabeth joined Locus as a core-member in June of 2013 after interning in the summer of 2012. Elizabeth is currently working on theory development, focusing on creating a standardized vocabulary to enable labor and workforce analytics. Elizabeth looks forward to the future of the Locus system as a tool for economic development.
Prior to joining the Locus team, Elizabeth attended Duke University, graduating cum laude with degrees in Philosophy and German. While at Duke, she wrote a thesis titled, "Justice and Partiality: Bridging the Gap between Conventional and Natural Justice" which explored how allowing for partiality in morality remedies the dissatisfaction that many readers have with the dichotomy of justice that is presented in Plato's Gorgias. Elizabeth also spent a semester in Berlin studying German language and politics and falling in love with the city. Elizabeth is from Atlanta, Georgia and, true to her southern roots, enjoys SEC football and sweet tea.
Jonathan Chandler
Jonathan joined Locus in the summer of 2012 after having interned during the summer of 2010. Since joining, he has focused on developing the theory that underpins the Locus classification system. Additionally, he is working to extend the existing framework to analyze debt securities in addition to equities.
Jonathan graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in mathematics and economics in 2012. His academic focus was on pure mathematics, particularly topology, but he is also interested in economic and social policy development. He has prior experience working in both biochemistry and private equity.
Phil Crotty
In collaboration with the rest of the data team, Phil is responsible for obtaining, manipulating, validating and scaling the data needed to build Locus' classification tools and economic systems theory.
joined Locus after having led the International Business Development
team at Newscom, where he helped build and manage an intra-agency
network of more than 40 of the world's leading digital-media content
providers. Prior to joining Newscom, Phil was an AmeriCorps VISTA
member, serving the underprivileged communities of Western New
York. Phil holds a BA in political science from the University of Rochester, a CAPM from the Project Management Institute, and will be pursuing a CFA in 2013.
Winston Featherly-Bean
Winston leads a Seattle-based project to apply our system in support of the Washington aerospace cluster.
Winston interned in 2011, and joined Locus full-time the next year after completing a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University. His academic work included a thesis on small arms proliferation and security in the Republic of Georgia; he also edited The Oxford Student newspaper and served as student president at his college. Originally from Alaska, Winston traveled across Asia and Europe for several years before university, working as a journalist, radio DJ and grape-picker, among other callings.
James Fifield
James is a product of the 2010 summer internship: having graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University he joined Locus Analytics in the Autumn of 2011. Since arriving his focus has been primarily on the philosophy of the classification system, leadership of which he will be assuming from Towson in early 2013, and securities analysis.
With a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, he specialized in Financial and Mathematical Economics having been particularly interested by the use of Econometrics and Quantitative Economics in estimating underlying population parameters from sample data. In Politics, he studied the modeling of behavior in International Relations during the periods 1918-1945 and 1990-2010, as well as comparative analysis of state and sub-state political institutions. Outside of the office his pursuits include cycling, Ironman-distance triathlons, and perpetuating the British stereotype of tweed and tea.
Adelaide Fuller
Adelaide Fuller joined our team in June of 2011. At Locus, Addie works both on launching and managing our live funds and on the development of new portfolios. She leads our summer internship program for NYC high school students and acts as a liaison to our team of software developers in Seattle and our team of traders in Virginia Beach.
Prior to joining Locus, Addie taught middle school science in New York City for two years as part of Teach for America. She has an undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in art and architecture from MIT. While at MIT, Addie researched the mechanisms of telomere maintenance in fruit flies, the production of oxytocin (a hormone released during pleasurable social interactions) in mice with genetic and behavioral traits linked to autism, and creative approaches for relationship development with autistic children. In her free time, Addie enjoys visiting New York's art galleries and museums, exploring the city with her former students, and working with youth arts organizations in Manhattan and the Bronx.
Richard Kahn
Richard Kahn joined Locus in the summer of 2013 after interning in 2012. He is excited to work on developing the theoretical underpinnings of the Locus economic classification system, which he firmly believes approaches the true metaphysics of economics.
Before joining Locus, Richard attended Yale University, graduating magna cum laude with a BA in Math & Philosophy, an interdisciplinary major that focuses on the formal study of logic as well as the philosophy of mathematics. Richard's senior thesis explored the connection between the demonstrated undecidability of the Continuum Hypothesis and whether numbers exist. (He thinks they do.) Prior to Yale, Richard spent a year in Israel studying Jewish texts, and he continues to study Talmud regularly. Additionally, Richard is a pianist and music lover, with a keen interest in klezmer, classical music, bluegrass, and Phish.
Diana McKeage
After interning with Locus in Summer 2011, Diana returned to the office as a core member in early 2013 to investigate and map the labor economy within Locus's proprietary system. A
firm believer in systems economics, Diana looks forward to seeing Locus
employed as an educational tool and development asset in every
Diana graduated from Harvard College with an A.B. in Literature, a secondary field in Government, and a Certificate in Latin American Studies. Her coursework centered on comparative analysis, translation theory, and the role of institutions in political economy. Post-graduation, Diana spent four months on a Harvard fellowship in Latin America researching microfinance institutional design and teaching the Locus system in Spanish.
Towson Remmel
Towson Remmel joined Locus Analytics in 2009. Since joining Locus, he has led the development of Locus' economic classification system. In addition, he has managed the development of Locus' investment products using the principles of this classification system. Towson graduated from Princeton University in 2007 with a BA in Comparative Literature and a certificate in Finance. Towson wrote his senior thesis on how Medieval French epics represented many of the philosophical ideas of Nietzsche, and how these ideas had a complex and largely positive relationship with the ethics and ideals of medieval Christianity. While at Princeton, Towson successfully completed Marine Corps officer candidate school and interned at Credit Suisse as an equity research analyst.
After graduating from Princeton, Towson moved to Russia and worked in the real estate industry until joining Locus in 2009.
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