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What qualities does one find in a highly effective teacher? Fort Wayne Community Schools teachers have pursued extensive additional knowledge in the subjects we teach, but also the science and the art of how to best impart that knowledge to our students. How can you read the face of a child or teenager and "just know" that something is heavy on his/her mind that will get in the way of any meaningful learning that day? We know through our training and years of experience that we need to have multiple ways to approach students.
That said, the editorial entitled "Why shouldn't we have a new path to the classroom?" in the Dec. 10 News-Sentinel seems to question the validity of what professional teachers overwhelmingly know to be true. It would appear the editorial writer believes he or she knows the profession better. It is more than a little disheartening that the writer of this piece sweeps aside the teachers of this state so casually.
Hasn't this writer read stories in his or her own paper? Scores have climbed. We are known as a strong education state, ranking third in the nation in graduation rates. Where did the idea for this test, which would allow someone to stroll into a classroom as a teacher without anything else to aid their work with children and their intricate needs, originate?
In one paragraph the editorial states, "The ultimate success of the new path to the classroom will depend on followthrough — whether officials monitor the progress rather than just throwing them in front of the kids and forgetting about it."
Perhaps we missed something here, but isn't that teacher preparation? Aren't you saying that it isn't necessary? The claims against the current system of preparing a professional teacher have no data to support them. There is strong evidence of our progress. We have data — where's yours?
Currently, there are other pathways (like "Transition to Teaching") for those who feel called to become teachers after serving in other professions. These other paths recognize that a person still needs training in the science and art of education to prepare for the classroom. If we truly care for the needs of children, why would we not want to place the most prepared and skilled person in front of them? Who benefits by deriding their hard-working and effective teachers?
The piece ends with this view of the proposed new pathway into the classroom: "Can the results really be any worse?" What an injurious, dreadful thing to say, especially without any validating evidence to support it. The people of Fort Wayne who entrust 30,647 children to FWCS teachers must know something the editorial writer does not.
Teachers in FWCS are having a great deal of success in the classroom teaching students with a variety of unique needs, and they are successful because they are well-versed in content and pedagogy. Our kids deserve it.

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Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, government agencies and the media. These groups come together once a year to stress the importance of financial literacy, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week.
Lake County Library System is excited to be part of the Money Smart Week @Your Library campaign as a Money Smart Partner with the Federal Reserve Bank and American Library Association. Locally we are pleased to have partnered with the University of Florida/IFAS Lake County Extension, Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida, Sun Trust Bank of Leesburg, and PNC Bank of Groveland to help consumers learn to better manage their personal finances. Workshops will be offered at The Leesburg Public Library, Marion Baysinger Memorial County Library, Cagan Crossings Community Library, and Lady Lake Public Library. Topics will include Work At Home Schemes, Women and Money, Identify Theft, and other Practical Money Skills. In addition the Leesburg Public Library and Cagan Crossings Community Library are offering workshops for teens.
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A ballistic chronograph is a device that records the velocity of a projectile. This particular chronograph I have made has only been tested with a paintball gun and it is relatively simple to make. I have also implemented a function that can record the rate of fire at which a device is firing.
Seeing as you will be using a device that shoots projectiles at high speeds to test this chronograph, use your head and be smart. Follow all safety procedures and guidelines that pertain to the use of the paintball marker or other device that you are using to shoot projectiles.
Step 1: Electronic Requirements
Here is a list of the following electronic components required:
- 2x 47µf Electrolytic Capacitors
- 2x 0.1µf 0805 SMD Capacitors
- 1x 0.01µf 0805 SMD Capacitor
- 1x 0.01µf Ceramic Capacitor
- 2x 27pf 0805 SMD Capacitors
- 2x 10kΩ 0805 SMD Resistors
- 2x 2.4kΩ 0805 SMD Resistors
- 2x 470Ω 0805 SMD Resistors
- 1x 150Ω 0805 SMD Resistor
- 2x 100Ω 0805 SMD Resistors
- 1x 4.7kΩ Trim Potentiometer
- 1x 1N4148 Diode
- 1x LM7805 5v Regulator
- 2x TSOP4838 IR Detectors
- 2x IR Transmitters
- 2x Female 2-pin Molex Connectors
- 2x Male 2-pin Molex Connectors
- 1x 5-pin Header
- 1x MMMBT2222A General Purpose Transistor
- 1x 12MHz Crystal
- 1x Tactile Switch
- 1x Rocker Switch
- 1x PIC18F13K50 SOIC Microcontroller
- 1x 16x2 LCD Display
- 1x 9v Battery Clip
Most of these components I had already had on hand, but I would estimate the cost of this project to be around $30-$40. I have not shown any of the SMD components (except for the PIC) in the photo below.
I have gone and posted print screens of some places where you can buy the components. Some components couldn't be bought as 1 or were cheaper in higher quantities, that's why you may see some extra parts in the pictures. Many of the parts can be bought at a good price at www.dipmicro.com. I will tag the cost of each product in the photos below. With all of these parts, not including the board, it came to $38.11 to purchase all the components for this chronograph with all shipping included except for the PIC18F13K50 bought at Digikey. Then it would be a couple more bucks for the PVC pipe. Also, if you want to save $3.39, you can buy 16x2 LCD Displays on eBay for $2.99 including shipping.
Either fix it or delete this mess.
¿Como podria programarlo? Gracias por todo un saludo.
I will be building this and the layout files would help a lot.
PIR Sensor Module then limiting it's field of vision to a slit.
it totally ment nothing to me
how about i buy that one of you ?? ;-)
Here is a nice program from Microchip that will narrow the results down to based on what you need in a PIC.
A pretty common chip that you could use would be a PIC18F2455, however you will have to modify the driver files for that device or else replace my driver files with microchips driver files.
If you have better lighting when you take those electronic and tools pictures, it would look even more pro! CFL lighting works great. (coolwhite or daylight) You can also play with the setting of the camera before taking a picture.
Keep it up!
To decrease the intensity of the IR beams you can add larger resistance values for R4 and R5. Or else you may be able to decrease the PWM frequency from 38KHz to something a bit smaller, which will decrease the sensitivity of the IR Detectors. If you go too low though, they won't detect a beam at all.
I like how easy and straight forward it is!
But I have a question, you write "The PIC is setup to run at 48MHz. It takes 4 cycles to perform one instruction..." I think one instruction is like one loop? One time going through the whole script? How did you find out how many cycles it takes to run the script. Is that a given characteristic of the PIC or is it depending on the length of your script and how complex it is?
Well thanks a lot.
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Never mind the Spice Girls, Korea has the fresh face of girl groups on lock. Whether you've noticed it yet or not, the K-pop genre is not just finding fans in South Korea anymore. Now that it's becoming more of a global sensation, we sifted through the best K-pop girl groups in business right now to bring you our five favorites, spanning a wide range of pop and hip-hop sounds. From breaking ground as the first K-pop group to perform at SXSW to the first K-pop group to land a single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, we've got them all right here.
If you're up for the challenge, see if you can get with 2NE1's choreography. It's a little more complicated than what you might remember Posh Spice doing in the "Wannabe," video.
Brown Eyed Girls
America is already familiar with the Brown Eyed Girls—well, their dance moves anyways. Remember the hip-swinging choreography that makes up the main dance in the "Gentleman" video? Psy didn't invent that in front of his bathroom mirror. The "Gentleman" choreography is actually a recreation of the catchy moves in the Brown Eyed Girls' 2009 hit, "Abracadabra." And not only did Psy recreate the dance number, but the five time Guinness World Record-holder also picked up one of the members of the K-pop group, Ga In, to be his co-star in the music video. This exposure has helped catapult the girl group into international stardom and in the wake of the success of "Gentleman" they've dropped a new album, Black Box, that is projected to help strengthen their global appeal even more.
Check out the choreographed version of their video for "Kill Bill," above.
Speaking of Psy, have you ever wondered who his co-star in "Gangnam Style" was? As it turns out, she's the frontwoman in K-Pop group 4minute, which also experienced jumps in fame after "Gangnam Style" struck gold. The group scored their first #1 hit on the K-Pop Hot 100 with "What's Your Name?" and followed that with the makings of a K-Pop summer anthem, dubbed "Is It Poppin'?" The video for "Is It Poppin'?" garnered over 2 million hits less than 4 days after its initial release, solidifying these girls as a K-Pop group to watch on the up-and-coming international star scene.
Watch the video for "Is It Poppin'?" above.
Wonder Girls
This K-pop group broke a huge record in 2009 as the first South Korean band to crack the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. with their single, "Nobody." Since then, the Wonder Girls have gone on to perform with American stars including Justin Bieber and the Jonas Brothers, as well as appearing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in 2012. Last summer, they dropped "Like Money", featuring American rapper Akon, and there's promises abounding that an English-language album is due to release at any time.
Watch the video for "Like Money," above.
Continuing with the hiatus theme: Famous K-poppers f(x) are back together following a year-long break and judging by their string of musical successes this year, the hiatus was a very productive decision. Earlier this year, f(x) became the first K-pop group in history to perform at SXSW. Then, at the end of July, they released their sophomore LP, Pink Tape, in South Korea and America, and the album didn't waste any time shooting to the top of various K-Pop charts.
You can sample their sound with "Rum Pum Pum Pum," the lead single off the new album, and watch the video above.
After taking a year-long break following their first world tour, 2NE1 is back and bigger than ever in 2013. A new album release date is set for October, with plans to drop a new single and accompanying music video once a month leading up to the big release. If you haven't heard of the group before, check out "I Love You," their last single to go #1 on K-Pop's Hot 100 list before their hiatus. Their sound has evolved since their return; their latest single to drop in the beginning of July, "Falling In Love," has a decidedly more hip-hop feel. Will.i.am also collaborated with 2NE1 on his latest album, #willpower, which has helped to bulk up their presence on the American music scene.
Check out the video for "Do You Love Me M/V," above.


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The self-titled album Rodrigo y Gabriela entered the Irish Albums Chart at #1 and was released worldwide in 2006. The album includes covers of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and Metallica's "Orion." After Rodrigo y Gabriela's were featured on MTV, they became increasingly popular in the United States. Rodrigo y Gabriela performed an instrumental version of "Oogie Boogie's Song" on Nightmare Revisited, a tribute album to the music from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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First Solar 2013
Today AVSR1 hosted 70 5th grade students from the Del Sur School in Antelope Acres. The visit is part of our partnership with the National Park Trust. The students crammed into the conference room and we presented the construction video and the fantastic PowerPoint that Matt Law put together. We covered safety, what the panels were, how they were made, sources of energy and their advantages and disadvantages, greenhouse gases, conservation of energy and energy uses. They were given a variety of handouts, including a worksheet they filled out during the PowerPoint presentation and a coloring page/word search.--thank you Ashley at CV for providing those! We also took solar powered robot animals (ya have to see them) and let them creep and crawl outside in the sun.
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Last week I roamed all the way to California, the Golden State to visit my 70 fifth-grade friends at Del Sur Elementary School. Together we traveled to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve where we explored this cool state park. Even though there weren't a lot of poppies out due to the lack of rain this past winter, we still had a fabulous day learning in the Visitors Center and hiking with Ranger Jean where we learned about the native plants, the food chain and the unique Native American history of the park. We even played Project Wild games outside!
Here is what Jacob said when he discovered scat during the hike:
"I found a hollow bird bone, but I think it's a feather. I found it inside dried up coyote poop!"
WOW, that's AWESOME! I am glad that he washed his hands before eating lunch!
All the Del Sur students ended the day by receiving their own Buddy Bison to take on future park trips AND by being sworn in as Junior Rangers. Thank you to Ranger Jean and the wonderful park volunteers!
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What's more, the camera's Micro Four Thirds mount means that a bevy of well-regarded lenses can be at your disposal please note that they too are a pleasure to control with this camera, as the E-M5's compact size puts lens rings at your fingertips. The need for speed The E-M5 is optimized to give you the best possible image with all due speed. To that end, they've gone back to the drawing board with this camera's approach to image stabilization, making it in-camera and movement-aware in 5 axes, so that even quick rotational movements will cause minimal motion blur, regardless of the lens that's on the front of the camera. The FAST AF autofocus system acquires subjects almost instantaneously, and tracks them in three dimensions, so that even fast movements toward or away from you are quickly refocused. At its top speed, the E-M5 is capable of an impressive 9 frames-per-second still image capture rate. If you typically shoot pictures of wildlife, children or pets, this camera is sure to get you a lot of keepers. It plays bigger than its size Despite its small size, this camera plays big in other ways. It's well-sealed against the elements, and is touted by the manufacturer as not only dust-proof but splash-proof. An external flash unit is bundled with the camera, attaching to the accessory shoe and giving even more sophisticated light support options when your available illumination is low. And in-camera art filters and multiple aspect ratios multiply your creative options with the images you harvest. A lens for everyday use This camera comes with the versatile M.Zuiko MSC ED M. 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 4.2X zoom lens. With an equivalent focal length of 24-100mm, it gives wider wide shots and tighter portrait-length shots than typical 3X kit zoom lenses. Plus, a power zoom makes it easy to put smooth zooms into your video shots. And while there are lots of great options for lenses in the Micro Four Thirds category, we'll bet this one will be your day-in, day-out choice most of the time. Product Highlights:16-megapixel effective recordingFour Thirds-type Live MOS image sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm)five-axis in-body image stabilization provides shake and movement compensation for all attached lenses, even with rotational movementsincludes M.Zuiko MSC ED M.12-50mm f3.5-6.3 4.2X power zoom lens with an equivalent focal length of 24-100mmbundled external flash unit (FL-LM2) is included3" (610,000 dot) tilting OLED (Organic LED) touchscreen with brightness and color temperature controlhigh-resolution (1,440,000-dot) electronic viewfinder with two-axis level gaugefull-time live view mode for OLED screen and viewfinder lets you instantly see the effects of exposure, creative effect and white balance settingsbuilt-in dust reduction system to keep image sensor clean35-area predictive 3D-tracking autofocus for accurate, high-speed focusing, even when subject is moving away or toward youface/eye detection autofocus with face recognition locks in focus for sharp candids and portraits11 in-camera art filters can be applied to both stills and HD movies, both during and after capture5 different aspect ratios available for specific framing options without croppingwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeCompatible Lenses:compatible with the large and growing family of Micro Four Thirds Mount lensesExposure Modes and Controls:continuous shooting mode: up to 9 frames per second in H mode (max. 11 frames in RAW/17 frames in JPEG), up to 4.2 fps in L mode (max 17 frames RAW, card storage capacity in JPEG)shutter speed range: 60-1/4,000 seconds, bulbsensitivity or ISO (film speed equivalent) range: 200-25,600program auto, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual, and fully automatic exposure modesauto exposure bracketing: 2, 3, or 5 frameswhite balance bracketing: up to 3 frames, in both blue/amber axis and magenta/green axis23 preset scene modes11 in-camera art filters including pop art and pin hole cameraflash sync at less than 1/160 secondFile Formats and Storage:still image storage modes: JPEG, RAW, and RAW+JPEG (Fine), RAW+JPEG (Standard), MPO (for 3D lens recording)top JPEG resolution (pixels): 4,608 x 3,456high-definition stereo AVCHD movies use quicktime .mov file wrapper1,920 x 1,080 resolution at 60 interlaced fields per second (sensor output is 30p)1,280 x 720 resolution at 60 interlaced fields per second (sensor output is 30p)Motion JPEG files with stereo sound: up to 1,280 x 720 at 30 frames per second using the .avi file wrapper, VGA (640 x480 at 30 fps) also availablerecords photos and video onto optional SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cardsConnections and Dimensions:high-speed USB 2.0 interfacemicro HDMI output (cable not included)audio (monaural)/video out (NTSC/PAL)input for optional RM-UC1 wired remote control5-3/16"W x 3-9/16"H x 2-3/16"D (without lens)weight (with memory card and battery): 23.4 oz.Supplied Accessories:M.Zuiko MSC ED M.12-50mm f3.5-6.3 4.2X power zoom lens with an equivalent focal length of 24-100mmFL-LM2 flash unitrechargeable BLN-1 lithium ion batterybattery chargershoulder strapbody capUSB and audio/video cablesoftware CD-ROM Want a camera you can grow into? Try a mirrorless camera. These digital cameras combine the creative options of a DSLR with portability that's more like that of a point-and-shoot. Their automatic modes will help you take striking pictures from day one without having to be an expert. However, like DSLRs, mirrorless cameras have interchangeable lenses, and advanced control and processing. You can explore these features for even better results as you take time to learn more about the hobby. Cameras in this class have large image sensors for beautifully detailed pictures, but their mirrorless design means the camera bodies and matching lenses can be smaller, lighter, and more portable great for snapping memorable pics when you're on the move. Olympus OM-D E-M5 4.2X Zoom Lens Kit Reviews Average Customer Review: 2 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. 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For years I considered the purchase of a dslr, but could not decide on a particular model as they appeared to be routinely replaced by improved products. I am glad that I waited. As a loyal OM-1 user, the excitement generated over the OM-D and the Four Thirds system captured my attention. I was especially attracted to the OM-D because of its compact size, internal image stabilization and weather resistant design. AIthough I am still learning how to use it, already I am amazed at the camera's capabilities and the image quality. And so far I find the 12-50mm kit lens to be quite satisfactory especially for outdoor use. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I could purchase the camera/lens through Crutchfield and take advantage of the significant customer benefits. Pros: The camera's compact size, internal stabilization and weather resistant design. The opportunity to continue using OM-1 lenses (with an adapter). Cons: The camera manual could be further improved, perhaps offering more detailed information as necessary to facilitate use by first time dslr owners. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Complicated but Rewarding Written By Tony B, Hamilton, TX on Monday, June 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This camera has gotten a lot of praise from a lot of people. I'm finding that was well justified. The kit lens is a bit bulky and "slow" in aperture, but also highly versatile with its nice zoom range and macro mode, and it's one of the few weather-sealed lenses. It's a good general-purpose daylight lens, and a good starting point for a lens collection. The camera body is small, and it took a couple of days to get comfortable with holding it in my (large-ish) hands and operating the controls. I also had to fiddle with the attachment of the carry strap before finding a configuration that didn't gouge at my hand. The camera is loaded with every feature I could ask for, and a few I would never have thought about. The art modes are particularly fun and sometimes useful, especially "Dramatic Tone", which is sort of pseudo-HDR. The biggest disadvantage of this camera is the highly complex menu system and confusing user interface. You can't pick it up and master it in an hour. It took me several days to learn the many options and figure out how to deal with the interface. It provides multiple ways to access camera settings, so figuring out which you prefer and configuring it up for that is part of the challenge. Once familiarized, I found the information-rich display (both rear screen and EVF!) and dual command dials make for an excellent shooting experience. The EVF is very helpful in bright sun, too. Pros: good evf, tilting screen, great image stabilization, weather sealed, art modes, compact size, many lenses available Cons: very complex user interface, menus 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Silver/black E-M5 digital camera body (with BC-2 body cap installed) M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ zoom lens LR-2 rear lens cap (installed) LC-52C front lens cap (installed) FL-LM2 electronic flash Soft storage pouch for flash BLN-1 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (7.6V / 1220 mAh) BCN-1 battery charger (8.7V / 0.6 A) 72" AC cord 62" A/V cable (with proprietary connector on one end and composite video and mono audio RCA plugs on the other end) 54" USB cable (with Type A USB on one end and proprietary connector on the other end) Adjustable neck strap Olympus Setup CD-ROM Basic Manual (En/Fr/Sp) Warranty card Features and Specs General LCD Screen Size 3" OLED Adjustable-angle LCD Yes Wi-Fi No Touchscreen Yes Waterproof No GPS-enabled No Lens 35mm Equivalent 24-100mm Optical Zoom 4.2x Digital Zoom N/A Filter Diameter 52mm Manual Focusing Yes Manual Exposure Yes Built-in Flash Unit included HDMI Output Micro Memory Internal Memory None Memory Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Image Effective Megapixel Count 16.05 Total Megapixels 17.2 Image Stabilization Sensor Shift Highest Resolution 4608 x 3456 HD Video Recording 1920 x 1080/60i Dimensions Width (inches) 5-3/16 Height (inches) 3-9/16 Depth (inches) 5-3/16 Weight With Battery (ounces) 14.4 Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research Features Included Lens Supplied Software Features Overview: The OM-D is a new mirrorless, digital interchangeable lens camera series from Olympus. It features a Micro Four Thirds mount and a lineup of quality lenses to choose from. The OM-D's compact size and weight makes is easier to use. Advanced features include a 5-axis Image Stabilization System, fast auto focusing, a 16MP Live MOS image sensor, and an Electronic Viewfinder. This OM-D package (E-M5 Movie Kit) includes the E-M5 camera body and the M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens. M. Zuiko Digital Lens: The E-M5 Movie Kit comes with the M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens. Other Olympus lenses that fit the camera's Micro Four Thirds lens mount include: 12mm F2.0 45mm F1.8 60mm F2.8 75-200mm F4.8-6.7 75mm F1.8 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 Rugged Construction: The E-M5's Magnesium-alloy and Aluminum construction makes the camera lightweight and tough. It is also built with a degree of splash and dust protection, especially around the monitor and card slot, so you can depend on the camera in harsh environments. Image Pickup Device: The E-M5 uses a 4/3" Live MOS sensor with approximately 17,200,000 total pixels and 16,050,000 effective pixels. This is the same sensor used in Olympus DSLRs, and is 8 times larger than the typical sensor found in the average point-and-shoot camera. The Live MOS sensor is complimented by Olympus' new TruePic VI Image Processor for increased ISO sensitivity and fast auto focusing. Dust Reduction System: The E-M5's Dust Reduction System includes a Supersonic Wave Filter to eliminate dust particles on the image sensor. The self-cleaning sensor unit silently vibrates 30,000 times per second, ensuring clear, spot-free images. 3" OLED Monitor: The camera has a 3" OLED touchscreen display for framing your shots and viewing your digital pictures and videos. The 610,000-dot display can be tilted up or down to a 45° angle for low- or high-angle shots. Touch navigation lets you control the camera in both the shooting and playback modes with the touch of a finger. Electronic Viewfinder: In addition to the 3" monitor, the E-M5 has a built-in, high-resolution Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) with a 120 fps refresh rate. The 1,440,000 dot EVF provides a bright clear view of your subject with a choice of three different informational display modes. An eye sensor next to the viewfinder automatically switches between the EVF and the 3" monitor. There is also a diopter to let you adjust the viewfinder to your eyesight. Image Recording Formats: The E-M5 records digital still images in JPEG format, as well as RAW uncompressed images. RAW images can be processed into JPEG files in the camera or using the supplied software. You can record up to 30 seconds of audio with still images in WAV format. Movies are recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and AVI Motion JPEG with 16-bit PCM stereo audio at a 48 kHz sampling rate. Still Image File Sizes: The E-M5 allows you to shoot still images in 8 sizes with your choice of 4 compression modes. The available picture sizes in the 4:3 aspect ratio include 4608 x 3456, 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1920 x 1440, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480. You can change the aspect ratio when taking pictures in Live View to 16:9, 3:2, 1:1 or 3:4. Compression modes available for each picture resolution are Super Fine (1/2.7 compression), Fine (1/4), Normal (1/8), and Basic (1/12). RAW images can be recorded only in 4608 x 3456 resolution with lossless compression (approximately 1/1.5 compression). Movie Modes: There are six movie modes from which to choose: Record Mode Pixel Count Frame Rate File Format Full HD Fine 1920 x 1080 59.94i MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Full HD Normal 1920 x 1080 HD Fine 1280 x 720 59.94p HD Normal 1280 x 720 HD 1280 x 720 30 fps Motion JPEG SD 640 x 480 Recording Media: Still images and movies with sound are recorded on SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. (Class 6 cards or higher are recommended for movie shooting.) The E-M5 is also compatible with Eye-Fi cards. 5-Axis Image Stabilization: The E-M5 features a new 5-axis in-body Image Stabilization System to automatically compensate for camera shake in low-light situations or when using a telephoto lens. In addition to vertical and horizontal camera shake, the E-M5's IS System also compensates for rotational movement--pitch, yaw, and roll. You can choose from the following IS modes: Auto: Image stabilizer on Vertical IS: Image stabilization applies only to vertical camera shake. Use when panning horizontally. Horizontal: Image stabilization applies only to horizontal camera shake. Use when panning the camera horizontally with the camera held in portrait orientation. Off: Image stabilizer is off. Shooting Modes: Using the top-mounted Mode Dial, you can choose from 3 Easy Shooting Modes, 4 Advanced Shooting Modes, and Movie Mode: Easy Shooting Modes: iAuto: A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the current scene. The Live Guide lets you make creative adjustments, and view them on the monitor before you take the shot. Art Filter: You can select from the following Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale Light & Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Art Bracketing Scene Modes: You can select from the following Scene Modes: Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Effect, Wide Angle, Macro, 3D Photo Advanced Shooting Modes: Program Shooting: Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. Aperture Priority: You set the aperture manually, and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically. Shutter Priority: You set the shutter speed manually between 1/4000 to 60 seconds or Bulb, and the camera sets the aperture automatically. Manual: You set the shutter speed and aperture manually. Movie Shooting Modes: You can shoot movies using the Program Shooting, Aperture Priority Shooting, Manual Shooting, and the eleven Art Filter Modes. In addition, you can add Multi Echo and One Shot Echo after-image effects. Picture Modes (Processing Options): The camera lets you select image tones to create unique image effects. For each picture mode, you can fine-adjust the image parameters, such as contrast and sharpness. The Picture Modes include: iEnhance: produces more impressive-looking pictures matched to the scene mode Vivid: produces vivid colors Natural: produces natural colors Muted: produces flat tones Portrait: produces beautiful skin tones Monotone: produces black and white tones Custom: lets you select one of the above modes, set the parameters, and register the setting. Focus Modes: The E-M5 features a fast, contrast type auto focus system. You can select Single-AF (focuses when shutter button is pressed halfway), Continuous-AF (always focusing), or Manual (turning the focus ring). You can also fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S-AF mode. If you have a moving subject, you can use the AF Tracking feature. In this mode, the camera will track and maintain focus on the subject while the shutter button is held halfway. Auto-Focus Target: The camera has 35 Auto-Focus targets for focusing on the subject. In the All-Target AF mode, the camera automatically chooses from the full set of the 35 AF targets. In the Single-Target AF mode, you can manually select one AF target for accurately focusing on the subject after composing the shot. The Group Target mode lets you select a group of nine AF targets, and the camera chooses the specific target for focusing. ISO Settings: The sensitivity can be set automatically or manually. You can set the default and upper limits for Auto ISO. The manual ISO sensitivity ranges from ISO 200 to 25600, with selectable ISO steps of 1 EV or 1/3 EV. White Balance: Color reproduction depends upon light conditions. You can choose from 4 options for setting the white balance: Auto: For General Use, used for most light conditions Preset: You can choose from the following presets: 5300K: for shooting outdoors on a clear day, for sunset/sunrise, or fireworks 7500K: for shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day 6000K: for shooting outdoors on a cloudy day 3000K: for shooting under a tungsten light 4000K: for shooting under fluorescent lighting 5500K: for flash shooting Underwater: for underwater photography Custom: Color temperature set in the custom white balance menu (between 2000K and 14000K) One-Touch: Color temperature set by the one-touch WB method Sequential Shooting: In addition to shooting single frames, the E-M5 can also shoot images continuously. When Sequential H is selected, photos are taken at approximately 9 frames per second for as long as the shutter button is pressed. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the first shot. Sequential L takes photos at about 4 fps while the shutter button is held down. Focus and exposure are fixed according to the options selected for AF mode and AEL/AFL. Self-Timer: The Self-Timer lets you take pictures after a preset amount of time. You can choose from 2 seconds or 12 seconds. Bulb Shooting: The E-M5 can take extra long exposures with bulb shooting. When the camera is set to Bulb, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button stays pressed. Use of a tripod is highly recommended for bulb shooting. Flash Modes: The E-M5 comes with the external FL-LM2 flash, which attaches to the camera's hot shoe. The camera does not have a built-in flash. You can select from several flash modes: Auto, Fill in flash, Red-eye reduction flash, Slow synchronization (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain) with Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization (2nd curtain), and Flash off. You can also manually set the intensity of the flash to full, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64 power. Bracketing: To increase your chances of getting the perfect exposure in difficult shooting conditions, you can set the camera to take a number of photos at different exposure values for each frame. Frames are shot at optimum exposure, plus pictures adjusted in the opposite directions of exposure. You can perform bracketing in the following ways: AE Bracket: Three frames are shot using automatic exposure. You can set the compensation value to 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV. WB Bracket: Three frames are shot using different white balances; one at specified WB, one adjusted toward amber-blue color, and the other toward green-magenta. You can set the bracketing adjustments in 2, 4, or 6 steps. FL Bracket: Three frames are shot with different flash intensity. Compensation values can be set at 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV. ISO Bracket: Three images are taken, each with different ISO sensitivity, with shutter speed and aperture fixed. Compensation values can be set at 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV. Art Bracketing: Multiple images are taken, each with a different art filter setting. You can select which art filters to include in the bracketing shot. Metering Modes: There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP: Camera measures light levels and calculates the differences in 324 separate areas of the image. Center-Weighted Average: Camera provides the average metering between the subject and background lighting, placing more weight on the subject in the center. Spot: Camera meters a very small area around the center of the subject. Spot with Highlight Control: If overall background is bright, the camera shifts toward over-exposure so white areas don't turn gray. Spot with Shadow Control: If overall background is dark, the camera shifts toward under-exposure so black areas don't turn gray. Face Detection: The camera will detect people's faces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatically. Multiple Exposure: The E-M5 lets you create multiple exposures in a single frame. Methods include: two frames combined as one, portions of one frame merged with portions of another, or RAW frames overlaid in the playback mode. Digital Level: To ensure that your pictures are level perfect, the camera has a digital level gauge that can be viewed in the monitor and the electronic viewfinder. Photo Playback: You can play back images one at a time, or in an index display of 4, 9, 25, or 100. You can also display images recorded on the memory card by date (calendar display). While in single image playback, the image can be magnified to 2x, 3x, 5x, 7x, 10x, or 14x for a closer look. Playback On TV: The E-M5 allows you to play back your still images or movies on a TV. The camera has a Micro HDMI (Type D) output for connecting to an HDTV. Output resolution can be set to 1080i, 720p, and 480p. No Micro HDMI-to-HDMI cable is included. In addition, you can connect the camera to a TV with a composite video, using the supplied AV cable connected to the camera's multi-connector. HDMI Control: When HDMI Control is set to "On", the camera can be operated by a TV remote control when it is connected to the TV via HDMI. The TV must support HDMI control. During single-frame playback, you can display or hide the information display and the index display. PictBridge Printing Capability: Using the supplied USB cable, you can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge-compliant printer, regardless of brand. Power Options: The E-M5 is powered by the supplied BLN-1 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (7.6 volts/1220mAh). The battery charges in approximately 4 hours in the supplied BCN-1 battery charger. The BLN-1 battery is good for approximately 360 shots on a single charge. Optional Power Battery Holder: The optional HLD-6 is a combination battery holder and grip designed for use with the E-M5. The HLD-6 can hold an additional BLN-1 battery to double the shooting capacity of the camera. The device can be separated into two parts, one tailored to shooting in landscape orientation, and one that is designed for portrait shooting. Included Lens 12-50mm Lens: The E-M5 Movie Kit includes the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ medium telephoto zoom lens. The 12-50mm focal length is equivalent to 24-100mm in 35mm photography. Like the camera body, the lens also has Dust and Splash Proof construction to protect the lens in harsh conditions. MSC Mechanism: The lens includes a motorized zoom mechanism for smooth, quiet zooming while shooting movies. The MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) mechanism is enhanced by a newly developed linear motor drive that enables faster, quieter focusing. Specifications: Mount Type: Micro Four Thirds Focal Length: 12-50mm (35mm equivalent: 24-100mm) Lens Construction: 10 elements in 9 groups including DSA lens, 2 Aspherical lenses, and ED lens Angle of View: 84°-24° Closest Focusing Distance: 13.78 inches (Normal), 7.87 inches (Macro) Maximum Image Magnification: 0.36x (Normal), 0.72x (Macro) Diaphragm: 5 blade circular aperture diaphragm Maximum Aperture: F3.5 (W) - 6.3 (T) Minimum Aperture: F22 (W-T) Filter Diameter: 52mm Dimensions: Diameter=2.231", Length=3.47" (3.744" w/caps) Weight: 7.44 ounces Supplied Software Olympus Viewer 2 Software: The E-M5 includes Olympus Viewer 2 software on CD-ROM. The software is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.4.11 - 10.7 USB Mass Storage Class: The camera supports USB Mass Storage Class, allowing you to transfer images to a computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Mac OS X version 10.3 or later Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. 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IJ Client Carl Mitz
Independent and self-reliant Texans have been taking care of their horses for a long time without unnecessary government meddling. But bureaucrats in Austin have concocted a monopolistic licensing scheme to protect a cartel of veterinarians that puts Texas entrepreneurs out of work while forcing horse owners to pay more for lower-quality care.
The Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is demanding that Texas equine dental practitioners spend up to $100,000 and four years at veterinary school, where they learn next to nothing about caring for horses' teeth, or else abandon their profession. This blatantly anti-competitive regulation serves the sole purpose of maximizing the incomes of largely untrained, unqualified, ill-equipped veterinarians at the expense of horse owners and Texas entrepreneurs. Read how the Vet Board has declared bureaucratic war on this small but vital group of entrepreneurs.
Horses' teeth grow constantly and thus occasionally need to be filed or "floated"-an important but painless procedure. Horse tooth care requires skill, experience and horsemanship, none of which are the exclusive purview of state-licensed veterinarians.
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(SportsNetwork.com) - With just four goals in their last five games, the pressure is beginning to mount for the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs.
Following a coaching change this week, things have gotten much more looser for the Buffalo Sabres.
The Sabres got the best of the visiting Maple Leafs last night and they'll look to stretch their winning streak to three in a row on Saturday evening in the finale of a home-and-home set in Toronto.
Despite Buffalo picking up its first home victory of the season on Tuesday, owner Terry Pegula still decided to fire general manager Darcy Regier and head coach Ron Rolston that night following a 4-15-1 start. On Wednesday, he hired Ted Nolan as the interim head coach and named former Sabres great Pat LaFonttaine as the president of hockey operations.
Nolan had previously served as Buffalo's head coach from 1995-97 and began his second stint with the club last night against Toronto. His return was triumphant, as the Sabres notched their first two-game win streak of the season with a 3-1 home victory.
"It was really fun for me to look up and see how much the fans were enjoying this game tonight," said Nolan. "Tonight, we looked really good. I really had to hold them in tight. It's one of those things where you never know if it will happen again. It was an emotional game for me."
Steve Ott and Marcus Foligno both scored and Christian Ehrhoff made a goal- saving block in the closing seconds before scoring into an empty net. Ryan Miller ended with 32 saves.
"We're starting fresh and we're starting to build from this day on. I really like that a lot of guys played with light shoulders rather than heavy backs," said Ott.
Things are starting to get heavy for the Maple Leafs, who went 0-2-1 on a three-game road trip and have lost four of five overall. Trevor Smith scored in last night's defeat, while Jonathan Bernier made 24 saves in the loss.
"It's a long season, there's ebbs and flows a bit," Toronto forward James van Riemsdyk said. "We're going to keep with the same approach -- just getting a lot of pucks to the net. We're getting some good chances, we've just got to start burying them."
The Maple Leafs have been tested with depth down the middle, with van Riemsdyk one of the players trying to fill the void. Center Tyler Bozak has been out since late October with a lower-body injury and Dave Bolland was lost early this month due to left ankle surgery.
Center Nazem Kadri, meanwhile, severed the first contest of a three-game suspension for elbowing Minnesota goaltender Niklas Backstrom in the head during Wednesday's loss to the Wild.
Smith was recalled from the American Hockey League on Friday to replace Kadri in the lineup, scoring his second goal of the season.
"The boys fought for the puck in the corner and hit me with a pass. I think it hit a defenseman in front. I'll take whatever I can get," said Smith.
Toronto begins a five-game homestand having lost four of its last six versus Buffalo.
The Sabres, though, have lost six of their last seven road games in this series.


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Piccadilly Cowboy
A Montana Cowboy, named Carson Wells, is unmarried and living abroad in London. He works for a high-powered beef company and is dating a beautiful, British girl, named Lucy. When he asks Lucy's grandfather, Mr. Armstrong, for her hand in marriage, his request is denied--at least until he finds a husband for Lucy's older sister, Gemma. As he attempts to find a potential mate for Gemma, his life changes forever. He discovers true love and resolves issues in his own personal life.
Cast: Gwyneth Powell, Sophie Shaw, Kate Foster-Barnes, Tom Butcher, Jaelan Petrie
Produced by: Tyler Ford, Jaelan Petrie
Directed by: Tyler Ford
Written by: Scott Brown, Tyler Ford
Running time: 1hr 40min
Opens: Mar 23, 2007 Limited
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How golf helped transform one Atlanta community
August 24, 2015, 6 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
As East Lake morphed from 'hell to paradise,' golf was the game-changing thread.
16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
July 29, 2015, 2:37 p.m. by Laura Moss
These easy things can dramatically decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
Have you ever read a story and wanted to help?
June 16, 2015, 9:50 a.m. by Ali Berman
New app connects the news stories you read online with actionable ways to make a difference.
American Pharoah jockey Victor Espinoza donates Triple Crown winnings to charity
June 8, 2015, 1:53 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Every cent of the $80,000 prize will go to the California-based cancer treatment and research center, City of Hope.
Could you live out of just one bag?
May 19, 2015, 1:04 p.m. by Lambeth Hochwald
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
Braggers gonna brag, but it usually backfires
May 18, 2015, 12:52 p.m. by Tia Ghose, LiveScience
Blame the 'empathy gap': People often have trouble imagining how others feel in similar situations.
Thanks to technology, Hong Kong litterbugs are subject to very public outing
May 8, 2015, 3:30 p.m. by Matt Hickman
DNA phenotyping puts a face on anonymous litterers in environmental awareness campaign.
8 science-based ways to reverse aging
April 30, 2015, 10:56 a.m. by Starre Vartan
You can't control aging entirely, but you can influence it with some smart choices.
How to help the victims of Nepal's earthquake
April 27, 2015, 12:12 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake rocked Nepal over the weekend, killing thousands.
How green is your city?
April 20, 2015, 11:17 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
These are the largest towns in America with the smallest environmental footprints.
At Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen, you can pay it forward or pay with your time
April 16, 2015, 12 p.m. by Ali Berman
Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurant.
Science explains your environmental leanings
April 13, 2015, 10:11 a.m. by Michael Graham Richard
Psychologists wanted to know why some people are more likely than others to be proactive. Here's what they found.
Monica Lewinsky speaks out on bullying, shame and the role of the Internet
March 23, 2015, 11:18 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
The famous White House intern shares her thoughts on the high price of public humiliation.


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Interior Secretary Jewell Puts Forward Conservation Agenda
Washington, D.C.-- Department of Interior Secretary Jewell today outlined the Obama administration's conservation agenda at an event in Washington, DC. It was Sec. Jewell's first major conservation speech since her appointment.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune issued the following statement.
"The Sierra Club applauds Secretary Jewell for recognizing the value of our nation's public lands and the importance of saving and expanding our wild legacy for future generations to enjoy. We share her vision of strengthening Americans' connection with the outdoors and bolstering our economy through healthy lands and waters.
"We're excited about the Secretary's plans to expand youth outdoor education and engage youth, particularly urban youth, with the outdoors. We look forward to working with the Obama administration to create outdoor opportunities so that everyone can experience the wonder of our public lands no matter where they live.
"As the Secretary noted, the recent government shutdown demonstrated just how important our public lands are to the American people. With Congress in gridlock, we're glad to hear that the Obama administration is willing to continue our conservation legacy and designate new national monuments. The administration's support for funding to keep our public lands open and its continued commitment to protecting places like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from destructive drilling gives us hope for our nation's outdoor legacy. "
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 2.1 million members and supporters nationwide. In addition to creating opportunities for people of all ages, levels and locations to have meaningful outdoor experiences, the Sierra Club works to safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and litigation. For more information, visit http://www.sierraclub.org.


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A quick Q&A with the always-on-the-go Travis Pastrana.
Back when freestyle consisted of hucking huge natural gaps, Tommy Clowers and Jeff Tilton were two innovators at the forefront of the movement. Born and raised just a few miles apart from each other,...
Australian FMX star and Red Bull X-Fighters mainstay Robbie Maddison has a new motivation and approach to riding and competing after the birth of his son.
Under the cover of night, Robbie Maddison set up and backflipped the historic Tower Bridge in London.
Robbie Maddison gears up to achieve the impossible: jumping his motorcycle to the top of the Arc De Triomphe at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.


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I couldn't believe that I've already seen people walking around with winter coats, hats and gloves. I am so not ready for winter. But I have noticed that winter foods are already creeping into the kitchen. Instead of grilled brats and potato salad, I made a big pot of chili the other day. I haven't done that since last winter. Of course, chili was always what my mom would make when it was time for the football game, so I'm sure some instinct was in there. But I'm always on the lookout for some new, easy thing to throw together.
We've all seen the books the fiction books that incorporate recipes in them, Diane Mott Davidson, Joanne Fluke, Louisa Edwards, Jennifer Ross and Krista Davis, to name a few. But what about cookbooks that include a story?
There's the celebrity cookbook, Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood. You not only get that country music cooking, but also personal anecdotes and they even include some recipes from her hubby, Garth Brooks. A cookbook from First Lady Michelle Obama, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America. A kitchen garden planted at the White House provides ingredients used by the chefs there. Stories about her gardening experience and glimpses in the White House kitchen.
Author Pat Conroy offers The Pat Conroy Cookbook: Recipes and Stories of My Life. He even includes a section on cooking for a funeral. In The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier, Ree Drummond includes pictures of her family and life on their ranch. Homey and makes you yearn for wide open spaces.
Ok, here's my favorite, easy recipe for vegetable soup that tastes surprisingly good:
1 can minestrone soup
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can mixed vegetables
1 can black beans
1 cup of beef or chicken broth or water
Dump all cans (don't drain) in a big pot and heat. You can mix it up with salsa or add some cheese to make cheesy vegetable soup.
What about you? Favorite recipe you're dying to share? Favorite cookbook? Do you like cookbooks better when they incorporate a story? Or story books that include recipes?
Bottom Line: The best recipe is the one a friend cooks for you and brings over to your house.


text: Get closer to TWB through this News and Media section. Our behind-the-scenes videos offer a window into TWB and will give you a glimpse of rigorous Company rehearsals, and more. Our photo gallery is a collection of snapshots from TWB's performances, cultivation events and hot parties. If you haven't attended our events, we hope these photos will inspire you to do so! Septime's Salon serves as an outlet for our illustrious Artistic Director to give you the inside scoop on upcoming TWB initiatives, and from time to time, he will invite other TWB staff members, artists and friends to share their perspectives as well! Bone up on Ballet by reading through our Ballet101 page before our next performance, and finally, if you're a member of the press or just an interested patron, please feel free to download press releases, artist bios and a season brochure on our Press page.


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Gallery: POD Point Launches Electric Vehicle Charging Network Across th...
Inhabitat has long followed the progress of the electric car – from the spectacular Tesla Roadster to the more utilitarian Nissan Leaf (although the Leaf has its moments!), with various others in between. One of the issues delaying the rapid uptake of the electrical vehicle has been "range anxiety" due to the mileage available per charge and the lack of charging infrastructure in place.
Speaking at the launch last week, POD point chief executive Erik Fairbairn said that existing networks were hampered either by small regional distribution or high membership fees. The roll out of the company's Solo-2 charging points aims to address these issues. They require no membership fee or annual charges – instead they use a simple pay-as-you-go scheme where you pay for the electricity you use. The charging points are also available for anyone with an electric vehicle to use. The network is heavily subsidized by the Government´s "Plugged in Places" scheme in certain regions, which aids it in growing rapidly country-wide.
The planned system is to some degree based on London's Oyster Card, which is used for public transport within the city. However, POD plans to dispense with the smart card and use mobile phones as a means to both locate the nearest charge points and pay. The app for your phone can be downloaded, and access to the network simply requires you to begin with a small refundable balance in your account. You can make payments to the charging points via SMS text message, which makes the job of keeping your vehicle topped up as seamless as possible.
Charging points have been strategically placed near airports, stations and logistical hubs, as well as supermarkets in towns and service stations throughout the road network to make them as visible as possible and encourage a shift in consumer attitudes. With Electric London cabs being unveiled recently, and various logistics fleets considering switching to EV´s, this sounds like a well considered move that could provide a timely boost to the economy and point the way to a more sustainable and ecologically sound future.
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whilst there are a (small) number of apps out there from win98 days, that "save" the system tray (or notification area, as it's now officially called) from being over run by an increasing number of icons, i've still to find a worthy app - or basic one-off command - that simply recovers lost icons after an explorer crash.
of course, it's nice to have both in one app, e.g. PS Tray Factory, but this does far more than i'm after - and is way overpriced ..?!
also, with XP now handling the auto-hide aspect of less crucial icons, it would at least just be good to have a way to "recover" icons that don't return after a crash - as they really should.
any ideas/tips or thoughts on this one guys ..?
ps no idea why i never posted this here before - d'oh!
cheers ..


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Widget is a fancy word for tools or content that you can add, arrange, and remove from the sidebar(s) of your blog. Widgets make it easy to customize the content of your sidebar(s). You can learn more about the widgets we offer by checking out the Related links on the right.
You can access your widgets from the Appearance → Widgets screen in your Dashboard.
Adding Widgets
To add a widget, drag the widget from the Available Widgets or Inactive Widgets area on the left into the Sidebar area on the right. When you see a dashed line appear, you can drop the widget into place.
You can also change the order of the widgets by dragging and dropping them around in the sidebar.
Configuring Widgets
Each widget has configuration options. To make changes to a widget in the sidebar, click on the triangle on the right side.
This will open up the options for the widget. Each widget will be different. Here is an example of the Archives widget.
After you have have configured the widget, click the Save button. Clicking the Close link will minimize the configuration options again.
Widget Visibility
Widgets can be configured to appear only on certain pages (or be hidden on certain pages) by using the Visibility panel.
Visibility is controlled by five aspects: page type, category, tag, date, and author. For example, if you wanted the Archives widget to only appear on category archives and error pages, choose "Show" from the first dropdown and then add two rules: "Page is 404 Error Page" and "Category is All Category Pages."
You can also hide widgets based on the current page. For example, if you don't want the Archives widget to appear on search results pages, choose "Hide" and "Page is Search Results."
Each visibility rule is handled separately. There isn't a way, for example, to only display a widget on posts that are categorized as "Summer" and also tagged with "Picnic."
Removing Widgets
If you would like to remove a widget from the sidebar, click the Delete link in the configuration options as show above.
Accessibility Mode
If you need a more accessible way to add widgets, click Screen Options → Enable accessibility mode to turn off the drag and drop feature.
In accessibility mode, you can add widgets to your sidebar using the Add links next to each widget name
and you can modify widgets using the Edit links.
Instructions to enable Accessibility Mode Via Keyboard
For those using screen readers and keyboard navigation, these instructions should help you enable Accessibility mode:
- In your Dashboard, navigate to the Appearance tab, and then select Widgets.
- Press 'L' to skip from list to list till you find 'HELP'. Alternatively, press 'landmark' command once to get to 'NAVIGATION MENU'.
- Arrow down you will hear 'screen option – collapsed'
- Press 'ENTER' to open drop down menu.
- "Enable accessibility mode" is the only option available. Select that and you will have keyboard options for many of the widgets.
When using a keyboard, if you have trouble modifying widgets or encounter any other accessibility issues, please feel free to contact support for more assistance.
Why are there widgets showing up on my blog that aren't listed under my sidebar on the Appearance → Widgets screen?
With some themes if you haven't added any widgets to your sidebar(s), the theme will show a default set of widgets, which will not be listed in the Sidebar area.
When you add widget(s) to a sidebar the default set of widgets will no longer be used. Try adding a blank Text Widget if you don't want anything to show up in a widget area.
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There are three reasons to celebrate today: 1) It's the weekend 2) It's officially summer and 3) New York & Company's "Big Sale" is happening. Does it get any better?
Time to enjoy this summer goodness by checking out their sale, where everything is up to 80% off. I'll say it again: does it get any better? Clearly, I'm thrilled. I've always been a fan of New York & Company's well-made, on-trend and very affordable clothes and accessories. Whether I need to look polished for an interview or just want to chill on the deck, they've got just what I need. Toss in Big Sale deals on top of their already affordable items and I'm heading out there in four . . . three . . . two . . .
We scoped out some of our fave must-haves. Take a peek. For more details and deals, check out New York & Company's site now.
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Many people think of psoriasis as just a skin disease. Sure, it may be itchy and uncomfortable. But how bad could living with psoriasis really be?
Yet while psoriasis symptoms may be on the skin, psoriasis is no superficial condition. Psoriasis can have a devastating effect on every aspect of a person's life. It can affect your relationships, your sense of self, your romantic life, your job, and your finances.
Despite all the suffering, too many people living with psoriasis aren't getting help. "There are lots of patients out there who have just given up and stopped seeking treatment," says Robert Brodell, MD, a dermatologist at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. They're muddling through alone.
And even people in treatment may find that the emotional impact of psoriasis gets overlooked. "I think that the majority of dermatologists still don't talk about the very serious psychosocial issues related to psoriasis," says Alan Menter, MD, president of the International Psoriasis Council. With psoriasis, focusing on the skin alone may not be enough.
What do you need to know about the emotional effect of living with psoriasis? And how can you deal with it? Here are some answers.
Stigma of Psoriasis
Research shows the huge impact that psoriasis can have. Experts cite studies that track the quality of life of people with various illnesses. "Psychologically, the only disease that debilitates people more than psoriasis is depression," says Mark Lebwohl, MD, chairman of the medical board of the National Psoriasis Foundation. Psoriasis has a more profound and more negative effect on person's well-being than every other disease -- including diabetes and cancer.
So why does psoriasis have such a huge impact? For many living with psoriasis, it's the stigma -- how other people react to you, and how that makes you feel.
Stigma can quickly cause those living with psoriasis to change their behavior. As other people start to notice their skin, they become more self-conscious and anxious. They start covering-up their psoriasis and making excuses for it. They opt out of social situations. Severe stigma can alter a person's whole personality, changing a confident, outgoing person into someone ashamed and withdrawn.
If psoriasis symptoms worsen, the person pulls back even more. It's a snowballing effect that puts people with psoriasis at higher risk of other problems, like anxiety and depression.
"Depression is a very serious issue for people with psoriasis," Menter tells WebMD. One study showed that 25% of people with psoriasis are also depressed. One out of ten people living with psoriasis has thought about suicide.
Of course, most people living with psoriasis don't become clinically depressed. But even mild cases can result in chronic stress. Menter says that people who are between flares or who only have minor symptoms still live with a basic anxiety: what if it gets worse?
All that psoriasis stress doesn't only affect your emotional health. Stress is also a well-established trigger for flares.
"Stress makes the psoriasis worse, and the psoriasis makes the stress worse," says Brodell. "You get into a vicious cycle."
The Stress of Psoriasis Treatment
In addition to the stigma of psoriasis, a sometimes forgotten cause of stress is treatment itself. Psoriasis treatment can be demanding. Many treatments require a lot of commitment.
"Having a disease like psoriasis is a lot of work," says Phillip Mease, MD, a Seattle rheumatologist who specializes in treating psoriatic arthritis. "You have to arrange for all these doctor visits and treatments, to advocate for yourself with insurance companies. It's almost like having a part-time job."
There is good news: new biologic medicines have transformed treatment. "We now have the medicines that can clear most psoriasis patients in just 10 to 12 weeks," says Menter.
But the medicines are expensive. Treatment with biologic medicines can range from $14,000 to $28,000 a year, says Brodell. The price can force people living with psoriasis to make tough decisions.
"Some people basically have a choice between getting treatment or selling their houses," Brodell tells WebMD.
And even if you're not using these cutting-edge medicines, psoriasis treatments can still cost you. Phototherapy might last months or even a year. Not only will you have to pay for weekly treatments, but you might have trouble fitting them into your work schedule.
Tips for Living With Psoriasis
Considering the serious effects of psoriasis, what can you do to stay emotionally healthy while living with psoriasis?
- Stay connected. Psoriasis is a condition that can pull you away from others. Don't let that happen. You need the support of the people you trust and care about right now. So even when you're feeling down or self-conscious, try to push through it. Also, consider joining a support group for people coping with psoriasis -- the National Psoriasis Foundation sponsors them throughout the country.
- Find a doctor you trust. Choosing the right doctor might not seem
relevant to your emotional state, but it is. If you have confidence in your
doctor, you'll probably be more confident in your treatment. That can give you
a more optimistic view in general. A good doctor can also advise you on issues
beyond the medical. For instance, if you're having trouble affording treatment,
your doctor might be able to get you in touch with pharmaceutical programs that
give away medicine for free. Or he or she might tide you over with free
However, if you feel like your doctor is ignoring your concerns -- or just handing you tubes of cream that never help -- think about seeing someone else. Find a dermatologist who is a psoriasis expert and who knows about all the treatment options.
- See a therapist. Many people living with psoriasis seek out
therapists. Will therapy solve everything? Will it prevent you from feeling
humiliated if a stranger keeps staring at the plaques on your arms? No. But it
can help you learn better ways to cope with the social situations that you'll
encounter. See if your dermatologist has any recommendations for a therapist
who has experience treating people with psoriasis and similar conditions.
Of course, if you feel like anxiety is getting in the way of your life, or that you might be depressed, you need to get help right away. Depression isn't inevitable for people living with psoriasis. Therapy -- and sometimes medicine -- will help.
Living With Psoriasis: the Benefits of Treatment
Obviously, you don't want a doctor who only considers your skin and isn't interested in the emotional impact of living with psoriasis. But there is a flip side -- sometimes, the best way to resolve the emotional problems caused by psoriasis is to control the disease itself.
"It's been well shown in studies," says Menter. "As you improve the psoriasis symptoms with treatment, you see simultaneous improvements in their emotional state, stress, depression, fatigue, the health of their relationships, their sexual health, and their functionality at work. It's paralleled almost week by week."
So never ignore the emotional suffering caused by psoriasis -- get help. But by the same token, don't ignore the underlying disease either. No matter how severe your case, no matter how many failed attempts you've made before, there are very good treatments out there.
"The first thing I tell people with psoriasis is you don't have to live with your disease," says Menter. "We have the tools to help you now."


text: With the absence of Zaza Pachulia the leader's torch moves to the hands of Manu. At the age of 27, Markoishvili has established himself as one of the best wings in European basketball. He won titles, or fought till the last minute to get them, almost everywhere he played. After almost four full seasons with Cantu he moved to Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray at the end of last season and was a vital part of the road that Gala travelled to win the Turkish league title after a long drought. Just like the other Manu, the Georgian version just knows how to make things happen and does it in several ways. His numbers with the Georgian team last summer, during the Qualification Round, support that. He scored in double digits in all eight games, averaging 18 points, added four rebounds next to 3.1 assists, whilst also leading the entire competition with 2.9 steals. He shot at 64.2% inside the arc and 40.9% outside it with more than two three pointers-per-game. Not too many players in Europe can deliver that, and if Manu brings that to the table in Slovenia, Georgia will have an easier time to replicate their efforts of EuroBasket 2011.


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East Tennessee State Hit The Century Mark Again, Downs Uva-Wise, 109-66
Wednesday, December 19, 2001Johnson City, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2001) - In a game that was almost a mirror image of its last outing, East Tennessee State buried its opponent, the University of Virginia at Wise, early and then ran away with a lopsided win. For the second straight game Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) scored 21 points, this time leading the Bucs to a 109-66 men's basketball win over the Cavaliers. ETSU (7-3) extended its winning streak to six with its second straight 100-point performance. Unlike the Shenandoah game two nights ago, ETSU wasted no time getting a leg up in this contest, scoring the first 11 points of the game, five by Childress, to take an early lead that UVa-Wise (7-4) could not overcome. The Cavaliers did manage to get back into the game and cut the Buccaneer advantage to five points at 15-10 at the 16:16 mark on a three-point shot by Stacy Ervin. East Tennessee State then took over the game, exploding offensively to outscore the Cavaliers 32-8 over the next 11 minutes. Junior Ryan Lawson (Rogersville, Tenn.) hit three three-pointers during in a two-minute span of the run, helping put the Bucs up by 29 points with 5:12 left until the half. ETSU's defense held UVa-Wise to just 25 percent shooting in the first 20 minutes as the Bucs ran their lead to 36 points at the half, 60-24. East Tennessee State continued to flex its offensive muscle at the start of the second half, slowly extending the lead out to 49 points at 82-33 on a pair of free throw by Tiras Wade (Tampa, Fla.) with 11:46 to play. UVa-Wise could not get closer than 39 points the rest of the way as ETSU coasted home with the win. For the game ETSU shot 54.5 percent from the floor, marking the third straight contest that the Bucs have shot better than 50 percent. ETSU's defense came up with nine steals and six blocks while holding UVa-Wise to 30.8 percent shooting. ETSU held a huge 59-36 edge on the glass. ETSU placed six players in double figures, led by Childress' 21 points. Isaac Potter (Richmond, Va.) recorded his first career double-double with 14 points and a career-high 10 rebounds. James Anthony (Brandon, Fla.) added 13 points, while Lawson and Wade chipped in 12 apiece. Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) had 10 points for the Bucs. Lawson led the team with a career-high six assists. Erivn led UVa-Wise with 19 points. East Tennessee State will play its final game before Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 22 when the Bucs will take on Vanderbilt in Nashville at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time.