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The Irish animated movie "The Secret of Kells," has been nominated for best animated movie at the Oscars which were announced today.
The movie, which draws from the myth of the Book of Kells which is famously stored in Ireland's Trinity College, features a young Irish brave heart, Brendan.
The movie tells how imagination and faith can carry us through even the darkest of times.
The movie's hero Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost where his community is under constant siege from barbarian raids.
However, a magic man arrives looking for help to finish illuminating an ancient book which is supposed to have magical powers.
Yes, as you can imagine, a dangerous quest beckons, into an eerie forest where Brendan meets monsters and - a girl!
Aisling, for she is the girl, is also a wolf-girl, and she befriends Brendan in order to help him overcome his greatest fears to save his family, his community, and the mythical Book of Kells.
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:Subject: Re: [Full-disclosure] RE: Bening Worms (Cosmin Stejerean)
:On Sun, 15 May 2005 12:20:25 +1200, Nick FitzGerald said:
:> Stejerean, Cosmin wrote:
:> > I think you are going a little overboard with this kind of
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:A perfect proof of why benign worms are a Bad Idea. I've
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The File Arts presents:
The Darkness
by James Proctor
While pitch perfect black is easy to achieve in a digital image, it does not really communicate the effect of darkness. This digitally generated image by James does.
The edition contains:
- Full size image 2400 x 3000 px
- Full size alternate image
- Animated gif alternates
- Source code
- PDF with background
- Certificate Of Authenticity
And all that for $5,- Buy here.
Check out James Proctor on Tumblr
The File Arts presents:
by Astrid Hermes
This is the most unfortunate way you could photograph the Night Watch.
This is not a very technically perfect photo. The flash is glaring, the composition distorts and crops and skews the subject.
This Rembrandt is shot like it's leaving a nightclub, caught in the glare of a flash. A desecration of the canonical image.
You know how the Night Watch looks; it's famous and available in intricate detail and very high resolution online.
This is not a photograph of the Nightwatch…
The edition contains the original full resolution 3106 x 2070 pixel image and photoshop file by Astrid Hermes and a PDF with the images, background information and related images. The original high resolution image of the Nightwatch by Rembrandt from the Rijksmuseum is included in this edition for reference. Buy at The File Arts for $20,-
The File Arts presents:
by Marqui
Sometimes when you see a image it suggests a whole world. This was the effect when I saw this picture. it's like an artefact from an ancient civilisation…read more »
Ellsworth Kelly, "White Diagonal II," (2008)
2008! "Fuck trends and fashion, I'll do what I like". And I think it's great!
The File Arts presents:
Fra[mes]: Adoration of the Magi
by Taylor Holland
It looks like a photoshop-content-aware-fill filter gone awry. But it is in fact a funny and skilled reflection on craftsmanship and ornament and the aura of the physical work.
The download contains: the highest resolution TIF image of 'Adoration of the Magi' (2901 x 3711 px) and a catalogue showing process pictures of the creation of the physical versions of the filled frames.
Buy at The File Arts for $20,- get a digital signed certificate of authenticity and support the creation of the physical versions of the work.
The File Arts presents:
by Douglas D. Prince
The nude is a canonical subject in classical art. The internet is notorious for pornography. Epidermis is Latin for skin, and manages to create high art out of pornographic source material by literally skimming the surface; the images are made from parts of other images that show only skin. This still makes for some uncomfortable viewing…
The download contains 3 JPG images from the series Epidermis at their full resolution, wallpapers for desktop and iOS of the images and a PDF with background information on the images, the process and the artist. This edition is on offer for $15,- for the first week. After thursday 26th April 2013 it will be $20,- So Buy now…
Check out and follow Douglas Prince on Tumblr
The File Arts presents:
Double your money
by Daniel Silvo
The Spanish title for this work 'Como Doblar Tu Dinero' can be translated as 'How to fold your money'. But 'to fold' also means 'going bankrupt' in financial terms. A better translation would be 'How to double your money', for these works aim to add some extra beauty and personal craftiness to money, making it worth more, even if only more personal and emotive.
Daniel Silvo likes using common every day objects to create art. Or in this case lets you create art. The value of the art you make is immediate and guaranteed; you can still use it as money. And you should; folding your money is a way to add a layer of attention and connection; pay with it and change the nature of the transaction.
This work is not so much a digital artwork as it is a digital set of instructions on how to create the art yourself. In a way this is a very primitive form of 3D printing; you transfer the instructions to another place, grab some basic material and apply the instructions / the code and voila; art; it even looks a bit like a 3D shaded shape.
I like the fact the models are all birds; signifying the fleetingness of the value of money, and the aspiration of art to make your mind fly.
The download contains 4 instructions for 4 Euro bills (also applicable to Dollar bills). This edition is on offer for $10,- for the first week. After thursday 14th March it will be $20,- So Buy now…
All works by Lauren Helena May Pelc-McArthur. The bottom one is Grey Pause Morning Sitter; available as a digital high resolution download, including layered and 3D source files, at The File Arts.
Today is the last day you can get this edition for $10,-
The File Arts presents:
Grey Pause Morning Sitter
by Lauren Helena May Pelc-McArthur
I love it when I cannot immediately see how an image was build.
Grey Pause Morning Sitter definitely is not easy to pick apart.
Lauren Helena May Pelc-McArthur mixes paint and digital, representation and abstract art. Painted textures are scanned in, used as 3D textures, combined with brushes in Photoshop and this all combines to a vibrant image. From up close the picture seems to boil with energy, from a little distance a figure emerges. Read on…
This edition has an 'early bird' special price of $10,- for the first week only! After that the regular price will be $20,-. So you should buy now…
Check out Lauren's website and tumblr
Download Grey Pause Morning Sitter by Lauren Helena May Pelc-McArthur on The File Arts
I was so happy to have discovered Lauren's work; it is exquisite. You should see the details at 100%. Follow The File Arts tumblr on which I will post some details in the coming week.
The File Arts presents:
by Daniel Silvo
When Daniel Silvo first send me Square, I thought there was nothing there. Much like you expected to see something above, but it seems just empty space. I thought he forgot the attachment. Then I double clicked some space in the mail, it opened and it looked like an empty document. It took me several conceptual steps and moments of exciting discovery to see what exactly he had made and send me.
I loved that journey — experience it for yourself; click buy immediately and download and explore SQUARE. Or read my description of the edition if you want to know exacty what you will be getting before you download.
Daniel Silvo works in a wide range of media, from video and photography to installation, drawing and sculpture. More important than the medium is the critical investigation into what is or can be communicated: interferences in verbal and visual communication is a recurring theme in his work. He approaches abstract, philosophical and theoretical subjects with a great sense of humour.
This edition has a fixed price of $5,- The download includes two PDFs: the work and a booklet with background information on the artist.
The File Arts presents:
Moment / Tramcar
by Mareen Fischinger
This photograph can be your action-movie of tonight: a man in a tramcar points a gun at the other passengers: a whole crowd held at gunpoint.
Between these people there are so many reactions; so many ways the story could unfold; I cannot help but think of all these people involved. Each with their own lives, as full and complex as mine, getting together to act out this scene. Each of them acting out a violent and traumatic experience, reflecting on how they would react; making us think of how we would hold ourselves. Imagining how the story will unfold.
Read the full description on The File Arts »
Tramcar is the third in the series Moment by Mareen Fischinger; an award-winning photographer for advertising campaigns and corporate communication. She explores experimental technical and conceptual possibilities of photography in her fine arts series. Parking garage and Bedroom from her series »Moment« are also available as digital editions via The File Arts.
This edition has a fixed price of $15,- The download includes: the highest resolution of the image available, the PSD source file (1.02GB) showing all adjustments and layers and several wallpaper sized versions. The PDF contains 'making of' photos, sketches and a thesis on staged photography.
Download Moment / Tramcar by Mareen Fischinger on The File Arts
I recently started The File Arts and am very proud and constantly want to show off the awesome editions we have available for download. So I am inclined to reblog all the announcements I make there to here, sympathyfortheartgallery. If you all go and follow The File Arts on Tumblr I promise I won't spam you with these posts here on sympathyfortheartgallery again! Go follow!
Simeis 147: Pixel sorting algorithm comparison.
Kim Asendorf recently released his pixel sorting code. This was incredibly exciting for me because his images were the inspiration for my own venture down the pixel sorting road.
I decided to run an image of Simeis 147 (a supernova remnant) through both pieces of code to compare the outputs and highlight the differences and similarities between them. The output from my code is on top, Kim's is on the bottom.
The code that I wrote only sorts in one direction at a time, right to left, from bright to dark. If I want the lines to appear vertically I have to feed the image into the algorithm rotated 90degrees. Kim's will sort both vertically and horizontally at the same time, but for reasons that I don't yet understand, the horizontal sorts are more prominent.
My code also runs on whats known as the quick sort algorithm. When I want to move certain pixels, I tell my code to grab a range of values determined by brightness, rgb, saturation, or hue and plug them into the quick sort. Quick sort divides up the array into tiny pieces so that the computer can manage them more efficiently. This is very important. Even with an image that is only 1280x850 pixels, that ends up being over a million individual pixels to rearrange. The image I sorted for the File Arts was roughly 7000x3000 pixels, which ends up at a staggering 21 million.
As far as I can tell, Kim's is running on a sorting method that he constructed himself.
If I understand it right, it will sort from the first not-black value if finds in a row or column until it reaches a user-set black value. Then it moves on in the same row/column to find a value that is less than a user-set brightness value, and sort that pixel until it encounters the threshold. Finally it will search for the first not-white value and sort that until it reaches the white value set by the user.
I tried to grab a set of similar values using both pieces of code; I think the results are remarkably similar. It's also interesting to see how two different approaches can yield similar yet minutely different outcomes. Isn't code great?!
If you'd like to see a copy of my code and read a bit more about my process, it's now available (along with the aforementioned 21million pixel image) for just $5 over at The File Arts. http://www.thefilearts.com
Kim Asendorf's code can be found here
The File Arts presents:
Star forming region NGC 3324
by Adam Ferriss
The images that science produces of natural and scientific phenomenon are truly awe inspiring. Adam Ferriss takes astronomy pictures and puts them through a quicksort algorithm, adjusting values and repeating the process, until the desired result has been achieved. He uses mathematics to make art from science, adding a sense of bedazzlement and ambiguity to the source material. Read the edition description on The File Arts for more art vs science.
Now available in extreme HD; the image is 3034 x 7748 and would not fit on this Tumblr post as one image. You really have to see it at full resolution to admire the intricacy and detail of the picture. And to get lost in this galaxy of shifting stars.
This edition is priced at the popular and affordable amount of $5,-. For this you get the full download, containing: the final rendered file of 3034 x 7748 pixels and the edited PSD file. The accompanying PDF illustrates the process and the code used to make the piece. And even the source code and the original source images from NASA are included.
Download Star forming region NGC 3324 by Adam Ferriss on The File Arts
Top: Passing through Times Square by Mareen Fischinger
Bottom: Moment / Bedroom by Mareen Fischinger
Most Tumblr users are familiar with the work of Mareen Fischinger, if only because she has provided the standard Tumblr demo photo 'passing through times square'. Seeing it again I marvel at how diverse her talent is, and how different the superpolished and sharp editions for The File Arts are from the impressionistic NY shot.
You can own an art edition by Mareen:
Download Parking garage on The File Arts.
Photography tells a story in one still moment, the story unfolding as your eyes travel the image. A woman in a parking garage in front of a luxury car looks alarmed at a fast approaching man. You have to look close to see what is happening here…
Parking garage is the second in the series Moment by Mareen Fischinger; an award-winning photographer for advertising campaigns and corporate communication. She explores experimental technical and conceptual possibilities of photography in her fine arts series. Parking garage and Bedroom from her series »Moment« are both available as digital editions via The File Arts.
This edition has a fixed price of $15,- The download includes: the highest resolution of the image available, the PSD source file (1.08GB) showing all adjustments and layers and several wallpaper sized versions. The PDF contains 'making of' photos, sketches and a thesis on staged photography.
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It's a tall order. New Orleans has won eight games in a row. Drew Brees, triggering the league's No. 1-ranked offense, set the NFL's single-season record with 5,476 yards, and the Saints — averaging 41.1 points at the Superdome — were one of three teams to post an undefeated home record this season.
Abdul-Quddus was joined in newfound prominence last Sunday by linebacker Martez Wilson and cornerback Johnny Patrick, but rookie defensive end Cam Jordan has started every game in 2011, and he, too, enjoyed his finest outing of the season against Carolina.
Where things start to separate is in some of the "clutch" categories, and this is no indictment of Stafford — he's playing at an unreal level for a 23-year-old quarterback, and Brees is one of the 10 best quarterbacks of all time. But on third-and-long (eight yards to go or more), Brees leads the NFL with a 47.5% first-down conversion rate, while Stafford ranks very low at 23.5% — he has converted just 19 of 81 such situations, while Brees converted 28 of 59 attempts. Brees leads the NFL in completion percentage in late and close situations (70.6%, or 48 of 68), while Stafford is a bit lower down the list (57.0%, or 53 of 93).
Everything Detroit does well, New Orleans does better.In the regular season, the Lions averaged 396.1 yards per game, 29.6 points, 6.0 yards per offensive play and 300.9 yards passing. All impressive figures. But the Saints averaged 467.1 yards per game, 34.2 points, 6.7 yards per play and 334.2 yards passing. New Orleans also runs the ball better than Detroit (132.9 yards per game to 95.2). Detroit lost 31-17 in New Orleans Week 13 and is 3-4-1 on the road against the Las Vegas point spread this season. New Orleans is 8-0 ATS at home. The Saints and quarterback Drew Brees are favored by 10½ points and should win by more as this weekend's "Best Bet": New Orleans 41, Detroit 24
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The Tulip Spaghetti Fork by Design-Matter takes a flower-inspired twist on the standard fork, curving its base and tines into a rounded shape. This spherical spaghetti fork makes it easy to twirl pasta noodles into a perfect bite-sized portion.
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Is that what you call it?
Age Of Ultron (2013) #1
"things and stuff"
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He's working on it.
Is that what you call it?
Age Of Ultron (2013) #1
"things and stuff"
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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA damn right that's how we settle things around here
steve god damn rogers yo
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Good scenes
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Patriots and billionaires duh
Natasha: fuck yo whip kid
Team Freaking Work
I love that this was move taken right out of Marvel ultimate alliance game and was in the movie.
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I gotta start remembering where i save these art works from.
Captain America. I love WWII Steve. I like how in ultimates he adapted the look for the modern time. that shit is so rugged and just straight raw.
Avengers VS X-Men. Cyclops throws the first blow. People really need to stop sleeping on Scott Summers. I hate what the x-men movies portrayed him as. This dude is just as important to the series if not more so than every ones favorite x-man wolverine. This is the guy thats gotten them outta trouble each and every time.
Nick Fury's files on cyclops say the less time he has to formulate a plan the better it is. Yea. THE LESS TIME HE HAS…THE BETTER THE PLAN! What the fuck? That's the dude I want in my corner. I'm sorry I respect the hell out of captain america, that dude is a monster, but if my people are on the brink of extinction and you run up in my house talking bout hand over the child i believe that is key to keeping my people alive? nah. fuck that. you gots to go. (obviously comic books is where my inner hood-ness comes out)


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Tickets are selling quickly for the final two weekends of Maui Academy of Performing Arts' (MAPA) production of "Fiddler on the Roof," playing through Sunday, March 16, in the intimate Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka'ahumanu Center in Kahului.
From the company that produced "Les Miserables" last summer, "Fiddler on the Roof" follows the story of Tevye, a poor milkman in 1905 Russia. His five strong-willed daughters test the limits of their father's faith and commitment to his traditional cultural values. Just like a fiddler on the roof, Tevye and his family live in a world off-balance, a world disintegrating under the weight of sweeping social change and political oppression in a country on the brink of revolution.
Although the story is set in Russia, the musical is so deeply ingrained in American culture--particularly American Jewish culture--that even if you've never seen the musical or the 1971 film, you'll probably feel like you have. Most of the songs have become icons, such as "Sunrise, Sunset," "Matchmaker," "If I were a Rich Man" and "Tradition."
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Gary Shin-Leavitt plays Tevye the milkman in MAPA's production of "Fiddler on the Roof," running through Sunday, March 16, at MAPA's Steppingstone Playhouse.
Director David C. Johnston, who also directed "Les Miserables," chose "Fiddler on the Roof" because he believes this timeless story has a particularly important message now, as we navigate the fast-paced changes in our constantly shifting world.
"The best theatre creates a shift in the way we think and feel about our own lives," said Johnston. "Fiddler inspires us to maintain our balance amidst this change without sacrificing our core beliefs. This show has a beautiful duality: we see a passionate joy for life running alongside a deep undercurrent of sadness. Ultimately it's a story about hope and the jubilant resiliency of the human spirit."
Johnston and set designer Caro Walker altered the layout of MAPA's Steppingstone Playhouse for this production to a theatre-in-the-round configuration. With audience seated on all four sides of the stage and with additional playing areas for the actors inside the audience sections, the separation between actor and audience is blurred.
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BOURBONNIAS, Ill. — A crow cawed from the bleached branches of a dead tree early Tuesday. I wanted to channel Ted Hughes and impose meaning on the bird's proclamations, but a crow is just a crow sometimes.
I went spot-hopping Tuesday, mainly for photos of the Kankakee River at dawn, but I had a topwater (Pop-R) tied on and made a few casts at each stop in the Kankakee River State Park.
One disappointment in the decade the Bears have trained at Olivet Nazarene University is that it hasn't proved to be the great opening to the Kankakee River, particularly the 10-mile stretch through the state park. That's the best continuous stretch of fishing and beauty in northeastern Illinois.
I had hoped Bears fans would learn to love the river. I had hoped an outdoorsy sports-radio type — Dan McNeil, Dan Bernstein or John ''Jurko'' Jurkovic — would explore the river. I know Norm Minas attempted to get some of them out.
What gets me is that the Kankakee through the state park is extremely accessible for shore fishermen or waders.
I'll preach once more about gaining access to the Kankakee with help from Ed Mullady, the editor of the Sportsman's Letter for more than a half-century, and Minas, one of two known to have walked and fished all 20 miles of shoreline in the state park.
The state park is the starting point.
''They could easily take Route 102 north and west from Olivet and go to Kankakee River State Park,'' Mullady e-mailed. ''On the way, they could stop at the Trading Post in the little village of Altorf for live bait, tackle, souvenirs and current fishing info on the area. Nick and Diana and others at the Trading Post will direct them to some good fishing.
''There are numerous hiking trails to take through the wooded and shoreline areas. [If] youngsters want to play, there are some playgrounds. A unique area is at the footbridge over Rock Creek and a walk down to where the creek goes into the river.''
Let me give an ''amen'' to the Trading Post, whose staff members know what they are talking about, and the Rock Creek and bridge, an area our family explores every season of the year.
''The view from the suspension bridge over Rock Creek is one that is often photographed, and the kids can splash around in the shallows of Rock Creek and have a ball,'' Minas e-mailed.
The Route 102 side of the state park is the most accessible and family-friendly. For fishermen, whether wading or shore fishing, the best area is Warner Bridge.
''This time of year, fishing around bridges offers shade and multiple types of current patterns, so one can have options if something is not producing,'' Minas e-mailed. ''The old railroad trestles downstream a bit is also a good area. There is very easy access to the bike path here if one wants to ride, or [you can] walk and enjoy some wonderful vistas.''
The bike path goes the length of the park and offers a good 10 miles of access for the adventuresome. Why I first recommend Warner Bridge is because of what Minas mentioned: the multiple options for fishing of riffles, deep pools, aquatic vegetation, eddies, bridge pilings and slack areas.
''Hunting Areas 1, 2 and 7 [off Route 113 on the south side of the river] offer easy access to the horse trail on the south side of the river for those who like a less manicured path to walk,'' Minas e-mailed.
That's the point: There are options for fishermen (smallmouth bass, catfish, northern pike, rock bass, walleye or gar) and for those who simply want to wander around outdoors (hiking, biking, birding, photographing or sniffing the air).
For the Warner Bridge area, turn left from Route 102 at the four-way stop sign in the middle of nowhere. There's parking on both sides of the bridge.
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I have always found Parkway School to be a wonderful, caring learning community of teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and students. The teachers and staff are engaging, and they collaborate to support each and every child to progress to his or her highest potential both academically and social/emotionally. Parkway School is a place where "everybody [not only] knows your [child's] name" but also who he or she is as a person and as a learner. An absolutely wonderful school!
This school is fantastic! The teachers have proven to be top notch and are very dedicated to the students. We have 2 children - they are very different learners and we have found that the teachers and staff consistently go out of their way to instruct, support and reward our kids in a meaningful and effective way. The principal, Patty Allen, is a great advocate for the children. Classes are small, resources are plentiful, the PTA is strong and the parents are NICE. In thinking of what the school could improve upon - I wish there was a little more consistency in the way the teachers communicated with the parents. Teachers use their own style of communicating (weekly newsletters, occasional emails, monthly updates, etc) and it varies greatly from class to class. Great Job Parkway!!
This is the most fantastic and fun school ever! Great teachers and great location, too.
We couldn't have been more disappointed with this school. We found dealing with the curriculum and teachers very difficult (we had two children attending the school, three years apart). The goal was to keep students in a status quo. We fought to let our children read books, excel in areas they showed interest and to take the ALP tests. Though we were discouraged from letting our children take the ALP tests, they passed and were accepted. We still opted for a decent education in private schools. Funding and standardized tests scores should not be the objective. For children to strive in this changing world, being able to set oneself apart and find challenges is key. Parkway is not this kind of school
Parkway School is the WHOLE PACKAGE. From rigorous academics, to higher order thinking skills, to real world application and opportunities for students to lead, Parkway is an amazing school! The staff is phenomenal. Each teacher is highly qualified and knows every one of their children's strengths and goals. They match their instruction to the needs of the children; be they gifted or in need of support. The staff are all very positive and forward thinking. We could not have our children in a more academically rigorous, engaging environment! We are thrilled!
Our son was in KG last year at Parkway and we were very disappointed overall by the quality of Parkway. There were not many interactions between us (parents) and the teacher. Our son used to do well in Preschool and he loved going to school. He liked school less and less as the year went on. 24 students in his class; little attention given to individual students who are doing "well enough."
By far the BEST elementary school in town. Teachers do an awesome job and are always prepared with new and exciting material that captures and challenges students to o their best.
School deserves it because it makes impossible to bring forward the children with different learning problems despite not getting enough help from State like parents working in some way or another.
Both of our children attend Parkway and we are very pleased with it. I attended Collegiate School in New York City, 1-12, so I knew little about the public school systems. The teachers are wonderful. The programs are very complete. There is little area that we have issues with, besides the fact that guidlines have to be dealt with on a state level.
My daughter attended both Parkway and North Street School. Both schools are excellent in the education that you get at either school. The difference is what you may find in the mentallity of living in the 'back country' vs 'in town'. Parkway parents are more into volunteering and community. The kids are more innocent as a whole. At North Street the kids are more worldly and parents have less time/more money to donate instead. Overall you can not go wrong with either school. Just a matter of enviroment or mood preference.
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Waterfall Audio, Iguasçu Evo Floor-Standing Speakers
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I'm hoping to not be the minority when it comes to design and audio equipment. Far too often you hear of audio and videophiles mentioning that a piece of gear has a high WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor). All too often this denotes it's not a boring slab of black electronics or a monolithic boring speaker. Why is it only the spouse who has high aesthetic requirements? Here, we review Waterfall Audio's Iguasçu Evo floor-standing speakers that have glass enclosures.
MK Sound LCR950 Monitor Speakers, SUR950T Surround Speakers, and MX250 Subwoofer
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MK Sound, successors of the former Miller & Kreisel company, started with a "don't mess with success" philosophy. At first, it sold legacy products like the renowned 150 THX speakers, and introduced consumer products like the M Series that were previously available only to the professional market. More recently, MK Sound developed a new tweeter for its MPS 2510P and 1611P professional monitors. The new tweeter was developed in conjunction with Peerless of Denmark (now part of Tymphany), M & K's driver component partner for 34 years. MK has incorporated the new tweeter into its newest consumer speakers, the 950 series.
Paradigm SE Series Home Theater Speakers
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- Published on 27 May 2010
Forever it seems here at Secrets (and everywhere really) people come asking for a home theater gear shopping list, hoping there is some inside knowledge to be unearthed which will get them world class audio for a ridiculously low price. More sympathetic to the notion of "limited funds" I could not possibly be, but fact is, with speakers at least, it is quite literally impossible in that unlike electronics and "digital" stuff which gets smaller and cheaper by the minute, speakers are inherently analogue, physical, mechanical devices. Top shelf quality IS going to cost you something.
Yamaha BD-S1065 Blu-ray Player, RX-V2065 Receiver, and Phase Technology Speaker System
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Welcome to the second of Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity System Reviews, where we choose a complete home theater setup and evaluate it for continuity, system synergy and to take some of the guesswork out of buying a complete home theater system and wondering if it all will work together seamlessly. We hope to hit all of the speed bumps so you don't have to. In this review, we take a look at a Yamaha BD-S1065 Blu-ray player, Yamaha RX-V2065 receiver, and Phase Technology speakers.
B&W VM6 Floor-standing Speakers, M-1 Surround Speakers and PV1 Subwoofer
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B&W have a long history in the speaker biz since their formation in the 60's and the company as a whole probably needs little introduction to most Home Theater and Hi-Fi fans. With Rotel and Classe in the corporate stable there are components for everyone. While B&W is probably best known for its evolving 800 series speaker line and its range topping Nautilus flagship the company has branched out significantly over the last 20 years into in wall / in ceiling speakers (Custom Series) and speakers that compliment the emergence of flat screen TV's (FPM and VM6). Here, we review their VM6 floor-standing speakers, M-1 surrounds, and PV1 subwoofer. See our Demonstration Video on the B&W M-1 Speakers here.
LG LHB535 Home Theater in a Box
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I come from a world of slowly building a system, upgrading one piece at a time, to achieve the best performance for my dollar. So buying an entire solution in one box has never crossed my mind. The LG LHB535 was my first experience with a "Home Theater in a Box" system. Like many people's first time, I was nervous.. apprehensive.. What if it doesn't perform?
Velodyne MiniVee Subwoofer
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- Published on 08 April 2010
When you think of subwoofer manufacturers—and we're talking about companies that pay the bills making and selling subwoofers—Velodyne is one of the first names that comes to mind. Since 1983, Velodyne has produced an extensive range of highly regarded subs, including its Digital Drive series and "1812" subwoofers. They also make small subs, in this review, we cover their MiniVee, which uses an 8" driver.
JBL LS 80 Floor-Standing Speakers, LS Center, LS 40 Rear Surround Speakers, and LS 120P Subwoofer
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I was smitten by the JBL LS 80 speakers when I first saw them at the 2009 CEDIA Expo in Atlanta. They were on static display in the JBL booth when I came across them. Even though I couldn't hear them playing, I was impressed by their bold look and solid build quality. In person, their finish is downright striking. It also doesn't hurt that they won the 2008-2009 European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) "European HT Loudspeaker of the Year" Award or that they are very reasonably priced. Here, we review the LS 80's for the front left and right channels, the LS Center, LS 40's for the rear surround channels, and the LS 120p subwoofer.
Paradigm Rock Speakers
- Written by Cory Potts
- Published on 29 March 2010
I admit, I've always been a little cynical about outdoor speakers. What better chance for a manufacturer to knick you a little extra for the ability to leave them out in the rain. Just walk into any big box store and you will see models of outdoor speakers from ho-hum manufacturers that command at least twice what their comparable indoor speakers cost. In this case though, Paradigm is the source, and they are definitely not ho-hum. And, making them waterproof does add to the cost. But, it is the sound that matters most, and Paradigm delivers. Read our review to see what I am talking about.
Anthony Gallo Acoustics Reference Strada Speakers and TR3 Subwoofer
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Anthony Gallo Acoustics has been known for many years to make very unique, high performance loudspeakers that can deliver world-class performance at reasonable prices and in everyday rooms. I was so impressed with their Reference 3.1 speakers when I reviewed them in 2007 that I bought the review pair. In the past several months, Gallo has significantly upgraded their reference line. The Reference 3.1 has just been replaced with the much more expensive Reference 3.5, but a new speaker system has taken up a new position in the Gallo line at a price point very close to the old Reference 3.1.
MartinLogan 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System
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I remember the first time I saw a pair of MartinLogan electrostatic speakers. It was 1993 and I was still in high-school, shopping for a new car stereo. And then I saw them, a pair of tall ominous black panels. I was immediately intrigued by the strange looking panel. Asking for a demonstration, I was politely refused, who would think a teenager with a scratched rap CD fresh off the car audio demo system could afford (or even appreciate) such a speaker? Here, we review a 5.1 set of MartinLogans, consisting of the Summit X as the front speakers, Vista as the rear surround, Stage as the center channel, and Descent i subwoofer.


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Raedler, a junior, jumped 25 feet, 5¼ inches, a personal best and a mark that ties him for fourth nationally. Griva, a senior, is sixth nationally after leaping 20 feet, 4½ inches Friday.


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I can think of no other novelist — popular or highbrow — who consistently celebrates female gutsiness, brains, and sexuality. She's Jane Austen with a schmear. National Public Radio's Fresh Air of Susan Isaacs, author of Compliments of a Friend
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For an organization that's supposed to be 'secret,' the British Secret Service, MI6, is awfully famous. MI6 agents turned novelists include Ian Fleming, Graham Greene and John LeCarre, and their books — together with the film franchise starring Fleming's James Bond — have made the intelligence organization a global brand. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Gordon Corera, author of The Art of Betrayal: The Secret History of M16 about the private world of secret intelligence and why spies make such great novelists.
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Next time you're admiring a 19th century American master painting at a museum or auction house, take a closer look. What looks like an authentic creation complete with cracks and yellowing varnish could actually be the work of forger Ken Perenyi. NPR Books on Caveat Emptor: The Secret Life of an American Art Forger
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In the end, Lost In The Cosmos is true to its purpose. It does help. For all his chiding Percy never loses a kind of existential optimism. We may not know our Selves, but we certainly can embrace their journey, the romantic encounter with our own mystery that fills us with meaning. An Existential Guide For When You're Really 'Lost' : NPR
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Womens Championship: Melina
Stables: Cryme Tyme (JTG & Shad Gaspard)
Torrie Wilson & Candice Michelle
DJ Gabriel & Alicia Fox
Backlash Results
World Heavyweight Championship, Edge def. John Cena:
After a heated Triple Threat Match at Wrestlemania 25 these two men squared off in a LAST MAN STANDING match to decide the World Heavyweight Champion. Everyone was hoping that Edge would come out the victor of this match for the simple fact that there wasnt an upper tier singles title on Smackdown at the time. Edge ended up spearing Cena from the ring onto the exposed arena floor with Cenas head bouncing off the concrete. Cena was left unconscious and couldnt beat the 10 count!
After the match, however, the lights went out and Undertaker appeared in the ring. Edge escaped before the deadman could lay a hand on him. Taker signaled for the World Championship and the arena went black again. When the lights came back on he was gone.
Womens Championship, Torrie Wilson def. Melina:
After Torrie Wilson felt she missed the WWE too much, she decided she wanted to return to Smackdown and challenge for the title. With the Divas Title in her sights her vision was deterred when the champ, Maryse, was drafted to Raw. Torrie challenged Melina in what was meant to be a battle for respect and a championship among to great competitors. That was short-lived as Michelle McCool ran down to the ring while the ref was checking on Torrie and delivered a Faith Breaker to Melina. After the ref helped Torrie up she seen Melina down and capitalized hitting the Torrienado DDT and winning the title!
US Championship, MVP def. CM Punk:
MVP came to the conclusion that he wanted to be bigger than the US Title. With that mindset he challenged CM Punk for his MITB Briefcase. Punk answered the challenge with a no much to MVP and the fans dismay. He said that he would give MVP a shot at the Briefcase if MVP could retain his US Title against him. MVP did it with a boot in the corner followed by a Jackknife Powerbomb. Now we will see if Punk will live up to his end of the bargain.
Shelton Benjamin def. Shawn Michaels:
Just rebounding off his epic match with The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 25, HBK wanted to have another match with the Phenom. Answering his challenge, however, was Shelton Benjamin who is thinks that beating Mr. Wrestlemania will put him over the moon and sooner than later hell be basking in success. HBK accepted the challenge and decided to put his feud with Undertaker on the back burner. During the match, a unknown female came down to the ring while HBK was tuning up the band. She grabbed his leg and the distraction got HBK long enough for Benjamin to capitalize with the Paydirt!
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What will be the lockerrooms reaction to Edge bringing the World Title to Smackdown?
What will be Edges reaction to Undertaker?
How will Melina deal with Michelle McCool?
Whats next for Womens Champion Torrie Wilson?
Will CM Punk stay true to his word?
What will GM Teddy Long come up with for the post-Backlash edition of Friday Night Smackdown?
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ECW Backstory
The road to Backlash had been a shaky one for the Purple Brand, ECW. Tiffany had become en charge of ECW with Theodore's Long send away to Smackdown. This was more then a trial test for Tiffany, Vince had gave her a three month time as General Manager, and one month had gone. Backlash was a decent success for ECW. They had two matches, Tyson Kidd against Paul Burchill and for the ECW championship Christian against Jack Swagger. To most surprise the match of Tyson Kidd and Paul Burchill drew more ratings but not because of the match quality but because of the aftermath.
ECW Champion:
Jack Swagger
Since: ECW Before Royal Rumble 2009
Against: Matt Hardy
ECW Championship Contenders:
Mark Henry
Vladimir Kozlov
Rest of Rosters
DH Smith
DJ Gabriel
Evan Bourne
Ezekiel Jackson
Hurricane Helms
Katie Lea Burchill
Paul Burchill
Tommy Dreamer
Tyson Kidd
Zack Ryder
Play By Play Announcer: Josh Mathews
Color Commentator: Matt Striker
Ring Announcer: Tony Chimel
Manager of Mark Henry: Tony Atlas
Valet of Tyson Kidd: Natalya
Valet of Paul Burchill: Katie Lea Burchill
Backstage Interviewer: Todd Grisham
General Manager: Tiffany
Superstars Set To Be Called Up From Development/Free Agents Interested In
Brett DiBiase
Jimmy Jacobs
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Tyler Black
Jacob Duncan
The Messiah
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Mike DiBiase
Ashley Massaro
The Hart Foundation 2.0: Tyson Kidd, DH Smith, Natalya Neidhart.
Burchill: Paul Burchill & Katie Lea Burchill
Backlash Results:
Tyson Kidd Defeats Paul Burchill Via Count Out
How this match came to come place happened two weeks before Backlash. The Burchill were claiming that they were the best family in the whole wrestling world, that they were better then the DiBiase's, the Orton's, The Steamboats, and most of all the Harts. At that moment Tiffany decided that they would be put on the test and it would be a Mixed Tag Team Match between Tyson Kidd and Natalya against Paul Burchill and Katie Lea Burchill, to test which family was stronger. After some dirty tactics the Burchills had won, but it wasn't over yet. The following week we would have a couple of single matches. Nattie Neidhart against Katie Lea Burchill and Tyson Kidd against Paul Burchill. Nattie was the loser of the match and Tyson was the winner of his respective one. Paul pleaded Tiffany for a chance at Backlash in a rematch and Tiffany agreed, it would be a match to decide who was the top Family on ECW or even WWE. The match was decent but didn't last long, it ended in a Count Out, Tyson was winning and was ready to do a Diving Somersault Leg Drop but Katie pulled Paul out of the ring as both of them began walking down with smirks on their faces and Tyson not looking too happy in the ring. But once they had reached the front ramp a smile came across Tyson's face and the Burchills were confused, as soon as they turned around they were hit by Nattie Neidhart and DH Smith. Both did their Separate Finishers. And then continued towards the ring. Once they reached it Tyson had mike in hand and they were all three in the ring. A quote he said that would be remembered was
"Tonight history is made, the Hart Foundation is back Version 2.0 But we're missing another superstar, a leader that will be joining us soon enough at Judgment Day."
Jack Swagger Defeats Christian Via Disqualification
After a contract signing Jack Swagger slammed Christian on top of the table. This grew things even thicker, Christian really grew anger, and the weeks following Christian got into two brawls with Jack Swagger. One in the backstage and after that Tiffany had told Christian if he had another brawl with Swagger withing the arena he would be suspended and would lose his title match. Christian obeyed it and got into a brawl with him in a bar near the arena after Swagger was set not to compete on that night. Tiffany let it go and decided he would be punished later on. Christian was taking it pretty hard and at Backlash it showed. Swagger and Christian were putting up a decent fight till Christian performed a DDT inn the ring. He headed outside and pulled out a Chair. The ref attempted to stop him but was just thrown away and forced to Disqualify him. He was almost hit with the chair but slid out of the ring for safety. Swagger was still down and Christian proceeded with numerous chair shots to his back. He then followed with a Unprettier on to the chair. Finlay and more superstars like Evan Bourne, DJ Gabriel and Hurricane Helms quickly came down to the ring to stop it but was threatened with the chair. Luckily Tommy Dreamer came from behind and showed no fear even though he was hit with the chair in the gut it gave time for the others to come and stop him from continuing. As he was pinned on the ground. Swagger was bleeding but a Stretcher wasn't needed. He was actually getting booed through it all.
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- Indianapolis; Indiana – Conseco Fieldhouse (19,500)
-Coming back from a rough pay--per-view, Christian will open up the show and attempt to explain his actions at Backlash.
-The Hart Foundation will also be in action as they take on the team of Burchills and Ezekiel Jackson who was unwillingly made as the other male in the match.
-Tiffany will also make an announcement towards the younger men in the brand and is going to give them an opportunity to showcase their talent.
-Battle Royal set to occur to decide who will be the next contender for Jack Swaggers title. Every one on the roster that isn't scheduled will be in this match-up
-Excluse Interview with Josh Matthews & Tiffany.
-Joey Mercury set to return under the Joey Anthony. His face has recovered from the injury he suffered a year or two ago.
-Possibly set to be a One And A Half Hour Show for the Backlash Rebound. All other shows will go on as a normal one hour show.
Confirmed Matches
-The Hart Foundation 2.0 (Natalya Neidhart, DH Smith & Tyson Kidd) Vs. The Burchills (Paul Burchill & Katie Lea Burchill) & Ezekiel Jackson
-Battle Royal For Number One Contender Ship Including Every One not Scheduled already. Winner get's an automatic shot at Judgment Day.
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Samsung Smart TV advice.
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Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:15AM
Recently purchased a Samsung EU40EH5300 Smart TV. I am finding it a laborious pain to have to use the Remote to input data letter by letter to the Samart feature. Is there some way I can utilise a key board to input data?
I have to say Samsung support have proved less than useless for any help.
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Accepted idea seems to be to use a smasung App on a smart phone to control the TV using keyboard on phone.
Have you actually tried plugging in a USB keyboard? I seen a report that this works on the 6100
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I use a Raspberry Pi (size of a credit card) loaded with Xbmc media player.
Sound is to TV through HD video cable
Control is by my TV's own remote. (This also works from TV to Pi through HD)
Perfect results with BBC iplayer, ITV, Channel 4&5 catchup services.
I am amazed how well this works.
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Thanks Fruit Bat, I have installed Samsung Remote on my Galaxy S11. and after a little Trial & error & a few swear words I have worked out how to operate the Smart part of the TV.
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I never tried it myself. But I saw my friend was using his galaxy S2 as the keyboard and remote control on his samsung smart tv.
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Mario Balotelli wears boots covered in newspaper headlines about himself
Mario Balotelli didn't wear his new, blue contact lenses during Monday's Serie A tilt against Roma, but he got our attention regardless. In an unprecedented move, Super Mario unveiled a new pair of boots covered entirely in newspaper clippings … about himself.
That's right. For a man who usually dominates the headlines, Balotelli now looks to dominate in them.
Though his current boot supplier is Nike, we're not sure who is responsible for Balotelli's latest fashion statement. There's clearly no Swoosh on them, and the Milan star's deal with Nike is running out. According to SoccerCleats101, Puma might be the ones behind the new boots.
Or, could it be that Balotelli is simply engaging in some clever self-promotion, letting manufacturers know that his feet are once again "for sale," kind of like an empty billboard?
We wouldn't put it past him!
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ATLANTA - Rookie Randall Delgado allowed no hits through six innings in his second big-league start, and the Atlanta Braves pulled out another last at-bat win on Martin Prado's two-out single in the 11th Tuesday night.
ATLANTA - Freddie Freeman capped a three-run rally against San Francisco closer Brian Wilson in the ninth with a two-run single to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the Giants on Monday night.
ATLANTA (AP) - The latest entry in Dan Uggla's improbable hitting streak was not enough for Atlanta as Starlin Castro and Darwin Barney each had four hits to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Braves 8-4 on Saturday night.
ATLANTA - There were 6s everywhere at Turner Field as the Braves honored Bobby Cox on Friday night.
ATLANTA - Bobby Cox is finding it difficult to shake old baseball habits.
MIAMI - Dan Uggla extended his hitting streak to 29 games and Alex Gonzalez hit a three-run homer to help the Atlanta Braves beat slumping Florida 8-5 Monday night, dropping the Marlins to 0-5 on their homestand.
NEW YORK - Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right knee.
NEW YORK (AP) - Dan Uggla extended his career-best hitting streak to 26 games with a two-run single in the eighth inning, Tim Hudson pitched seven stellar innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-1 on Friday night.
WASHINGTON - When his batting average dipped to .173 on July 4 and every hard-hit ball seemingly turned into an out, Dan Uggla never lost faith that he would pull out of his horrific slump.
WASHINGTON - Rick Ankiel kept up his sudden power surge, hitting a grand slam off Derek Lowe that sent the Washington Nationals over the Atlanta Braves 9-3 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
WASHINGTON - Rick Ankiel hit two home runs, and Livan Hernandez allowed one run over six innings and drove in a run to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.
ATLANTA - Tim Hudson allowed one run in seven innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Saturday night.
ATLANTA - David Ross hit a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Wednesday night for their second straight victory in extra innings.
ATLANTA - Major League Baseball and umpire Jerry Meals agree Meals made the wrong call in Atlanta's 4-3, 19-inning win over Pittsburgh early Wednesday morning.
CINCINNATI - Edgar Renteria replaced injured rookie shortstop Zack Cozart and drove in three runs Saturday, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to an 11-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
ATLANTA - John Schuerholz completed what he called "the best negotiation of my entire career" by convincing his longtime friend John Hart to accept the role of president of baseball operations.
ATLANTA - While the Braves' search for a new general manager continues, a new management team already is taking shape.
ATLANTA - Fredi Gonzalez figured it would be a while before he learned his future with the Atlanta Braves.
ATLANTA - Less than 24 hours after the end to a disappointing season, many of the lockers at Turner Field were already cleaned out Monday.
PHILADELPHIA - Brothers B.J. and Justin Upton each homered and the Atlanta Braves held on for a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.
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American Science and Engineering announced Monday that the Transportation Security Administration has expanded testing of its SmartCheck Z Backscatter personnel screening system and that the next pilot test will take place at JFK International Airport in New York.
SmartCheck is an X-ray detection system that screens airline passengers for weapons and other threats, but also maintains their privacy. The system creates a chalk outline of a person, without revealing facial features and the ones installed at JFK, LAX in Los Angeles, and Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix cannot "store, export, print, or transmit images," according to a statement issued by AS&E.
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Can't find it in Pubmed yet but I've got the pdf.
OK, first there was TC, then LDL, then sdLDL, then oxLDL, now MGmin-LDL and there was another LDL somewhere along the line, I've forgotten which it was... I really can't keep track.
Never forget psLDL (purple spotted, hint: It's made of sugar).
9 comments:
- Stan (Heretic) said...
I love it! They keep drawing those epicycles. It's not even false - its just funny!
- 10:56 pm
- The Bionic Broad said...
Though I'm not s scientist, I do have a functioning brain. Instead of spending all the time and money to develop new medications of questionable efficacy and side-effects, why not just throw away the sugar, and consume the proper amounts of sat fat? I'm stumped.
- 10:59 pm
- Richard A. said...
"They found that MGmin-LDL is created by the addition of sugar groups to 'normal' LDL – a process called glycation – making LDL smaller and denser."
So maybe the real strategy to keep ones arteries clean is to try to keep HA1c below 5. This is suggestive that metformin may be better than statins.
- 3:02 am
- john said...
I demand this be on all lipid panel results with the following condition: it must read "MGmin-LDL (super-sticky ultra bad)."
- 5:12 am
- Peter said...
Well, you just have to laugh or you might just cry. Stress avoidance is best. Let's laugh.
- 9:49 am
- karl said...
The current list:
LDL, small-LDL, oxLDL, double oxLDL, LP(a), oxLp(a) MGmin-LDL (is this the same as modified LDL?), glycated LDL (at the lysine). (There also appears to be many kinds of HDL - good and bad.. perhaps 100 types..)
The lipid theory, as commonly understood by MDs is pretty much wrong - but it is hard to say there is a correct theory ready to replace it.
There was some very good science done for the Applo program that showed us that fructose spikes trygl - but somehow that is still ignored 50 years later.
Why was this pulled off line?
http://web.archive.org/web/20061016150344/http://www.lipoprofile.com/docs/ADA_Otvos_LDL_size_talk_6-15-06_.ppt Size does it matter?
Was the analysis wrong or was it counter the financial interests of selling expensive tests?
My take is the NMR and ultra-centrafuge might only be telling us average BG levels - what real use are they - do they change interventions?
- 6:54 am
- Peter said...
karl, agree last comment but the LDL list missed hGX-sPLA2-phospholipolyzed LDL (LDL-X). There is another LDL too, can't remember quite what's special about it or its abbreviation...
- 6:30 pm
- karl said...
Peter -
Had you ever seen Otvos' power point linked above? Seemed to point to blood sugar as the father of small-LDL and of course the disease.
Has the art of medicine confused correlation with causation once again? MDs are starting to run these expensive tests (with what possible intervention?).
- 7:16 pm
- Poisonguy said...
Karl, even Otvos mentions that cholesterol just sits there on the intima until it gets oxidized. So, to me, it seems that the number or size of the lipoprotein is irrelevant unless it gets oxidized. So, it seems Otvos should maybe be spending a bit more time exploring what is actually doing the oxidizing instead of spending it all on his tautological calculations.
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Topics: Delivery of Care, Health Costs
Dec 06, 2010
The Baltimore Sun: Federal Report On Stent Procedures Finds Potential Fraud [A federal report being released today outlines how] Abbott Laboratories, a $30 billion-a-year, Chicago-based pharmaceutical firm, ranked [Dr. Mark] Midei among its top-volume doctors in the Northeast and made plying him with research money and 'VIP trips' part of its business plan in late 2008 — about the time Midei's usage of Abbott-brand stents soared, the report said. The 170-page document contains the findings of a months-long investigation by the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance into allegations of inappropriate and potentially harmful cardiac procedures performed by Midei at St. Joseph Medical Center (Bishop, 12/6).
The New York Times: Doctor Faces Suits Over Cardiac Stents Word quickly reached top executives at Abbott Laboratories that a Baltimore cardiologist, Dr. Mark Midei, had inserted 30 of the company's cardiac stents in a single day in August 2008, 'which is the biggest day I remember hearing about,' an executive wrote in a celebratory e-mail ... The case has turned into a legal quagmire for Dr. Midei and St. Joseph, which have been sued by hundreds of patients who claim they received unnecessary implants. Some doctors say the case has revealed a level of inappropriate care that is more common than most patients know. (Harris, 12/5).
The Wall Street Journal: Abbott Hired Barred Doctor Abbott Laboratories hired a Baltimore-area cardiologist as a sales consultant after he was barred from practicing at a local hospital last year for allegedly putting heart stents in hundreds of patients who didn't need them, say Senate investigators probing the medical-device industry (Mundy and Burton, 12/6).
The Baltimore Sun, in a separate story: New Law Would Disclose Doc Pay By Abbott, Others Starting in 2013 you won't need a Senate investigation to learn of these deals [regarding improper payments to doctors]. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act, part of the health-care reform legislation, requires pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers to disclose payments to docs to the government, which will make them public (Hancock, 12/6).
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