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iPhone 4 - Noise Cancelling Microphone and Call Quality
In addition to the normal microphone, Apple has added a second one on the top edge, finally giving the iPhone noise cancellation. This greatly improves the phone's ability to suppress background noise and bring clarity to your voice when making calls. In our tests it proved very effective, successfully filtering out the noise of passing cars and other background din. It's a welcome feature, but it would of course be remiss of us not to point out that this is a feature other decent phones have had for many a year and the iPhone is really just playing catchup here.
iPhone 4 - Speaker
As for the phone's speaker, it remains mono and of the same quality as previous iPhones, so watching video and listening to music is limited in scope. However it's still impressively loud and adequate for listening to quiet music in bed, showing your mates a YouTube clip, or of course making a speaker call. Incidentally, the earpiece appears to have improved, with it being less sensitive to how you press it against your ear. One oddity is the speaker and microphone have swapped places on the new phone, with the speaker now behind the left grill and the mic on the right.
iPhone 4 - Retina Display
After its class-leading build quality and design, the iPhone 4's next standout feature is its screen. Sporting 960 x 640 pixels, it has four times as many as previous iPhones and more than most other smartphones out there. Apple calls this its Retina Display as its pixel density of 326px per inch is greater than the human eye can distinguish. Marketing jargon though this is, the new screen is undoubtedly sharper than any we've seen previously and is quite something to behold.
However, in practice it didn't actually make a huge difference to how we used the phone. We'd still generally zoom in to about the same level to read a block of text simply because having it any smaller would require holding the device three inches from our faces to make out the words. Obviously it's a great feature, but if you've been touting this as the reason to upgrade be prepared to be slightly underwhelmed.
Perhaps of more import, Apple has also quadrupled the contrast ratio, giving images a greater sense of depth and punch. Viewing angles are also excellent and a notable improvement over previous gen devices. All told, this is the best LCD screen we've seen on a phone.
As for the fact that Apple hasn't used OLED display technology, well it does mean the display's viewing angles aren't quite as flawlessly impressive and colours aren't quite as saturated as they could be. However, colours instead look more natural than on most OLED screens we've seen and, because of the transflective nature of LCD panels, the iPhone's screen is much easier to see in bright sunshine, if you can avoid reflections of course. One final note on the screen, it has a much blacker background, when off, than previous iPhones so the screen almost completely disappears from view. It's a small thing, but it definitely adds to the phone's feeling of quality.
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The other benefit is that whilst they're still out of stock, if you have one like me you can sell it for £400 profit and move on...
Great review. After some initial grumbles I always look to TR for the definitive verdict. Also, I realise that £499 is a lot for a 16GB phone but I'm pretty sure that I'll get a good bit of that back if I sell it on when - and that's the great part now rather than 2008, it is a when, not an if - a better handset comes out.
Think I'm sold on this. Time to join the herd.
Nice review, balanced on the good points but remembering the bad :)
Seems like a good enough phone but I'm happy with my Desire for the next 16 months.
A good, fair review Ed!
I don't think it's the best phone around but it's no doubt a very good phone.
I do think that iOS4 is the big deal here and the fact that it works great on the 3GS kind of lessens the impact of the 4 for me. Apple have maybe kicked themselves in the foot by giving the 3GS all the (important) features although good for them for not just thinking about their bottom line (for once!).
iOS has hit a point where it now has most of the features that a smartphone should have and implements them very nicely. There's only minor nitpicks missing which are by no means deal breakers.
I'm looking forward to getting the new iPod touch when they release it. Probably around September.
I second the great anticipation for the Touch. Since we're doing minor nitpicks : for all the fuss they made about multitasking, you'd think they'd have bothered to turn the icons the right way round for landscape view. It'd be really annoying shuffling through eight or so apps, and having to tilt your head round to read the less intuitive icons.
Ok I actually want someone to explain something to me!
I have an iPhone 3g. Its an alright phone, mostly I keep it for the games and the ease of texting with a keypad but I don't love it as much as a lot of people.
This new iPhone looks pretty enough, and I know everyone liked a higher resolution display and better camera and whatever. But my issues are thus. 1) A small issue really, but why do you give it 7/10 for value when for that price I could buy myself and my little sister each a CAR! Granted it wouldn't be a Mercedes but I could get a nice oldish but workable machine to learn how to drive on (she just turned 17). The point is £600 is a TON of money, a lot more than everyone in the UK except the wealthy or stupid can afford.
Secondly, why is it that when high tech Earphones, TVs and Cameras come in the TR shop, they get shooed away because if you listen close, adjust the brightness or zoom in 600x magnification you can see a little bit of noise if you're looking for it, but the iPhone camera gets an A-OK from the team when anyone with a brain can see that its CRAP! I had a better camera on my cheap ass K800i when I got my contract on O2 in 2007! This is a joke and I throw shame on all of you so called reviewers for putting aside your normal and healthy doubt and scepticism whenever you see something shiny shiny that Apple has made.
This is the problem with the world of technology as I see it. Apple, in a genius scheme, has branded itself remarkably well, so now that you're hooked they feel that they can sell you 5 year old tech for more than the current higher tech competition. Buy any laptop over an iPad and it will do everything the iPad can do and more for half the price, but it isn't shiny shiny apple and you cant "flick" the menus. The fact that you think a £600 phone is 7/10 for value (by the way at degree level 70% is a first, the highest honour you can get!) just shocks me to my very core.
I don't think I can trust TrustedReviews anymore, even though you steered me right in getting my nice 24" BenQ monitor, and my Logitech Wave keyboard and my G500 mouse and my Creative T80 speakers...
Because... Apple just owns your soul, and they barely even hinted that they wanted it...
The Lord of all Phones!
who now can beat this?
Picked one up yesterday. It's simply the best phone I've ever owned. It would take something monumental to move me away from iPhone to another platform, such as Android. As has always been the case, the real trump card of the iPhone isn't in the techie details, it's the beautifully simple and elegant interface that is so easy to use.
@Kaiser202 - I have to say I agree about the price, especially here in South Africa where the 3GS was retailing at almost £800 at release (sim free of course), which is just plain insanity. I can't imagine what the 4 will demand.
I also have to agree/and disagree with you on the review. I think that it was a review that did highlight some of the flaws of the handset, most notably the antenna reception issue, but did also show that it was an updated device and not the revolution most fans expected. So once again the iPhone plays catchup and re-markets some older features seen in 3G phones for nigh on 5 years (FaceTime anyone *cough*).
On another note I wish you guys (TR) would be a little more thorough with your other reviews of handsets, a quick view of the X10 and Desire reviews shows that they only have 4 dedicated pages and yet the iPhone gets the usual 1 million (excuse the hyperbole). I know you have to market yourself and give the people what they want, but remain unbiased... please.
I follow your website because it is the best review site, but I slowly am starting to see
Kaiser202's point. Apple this, Jobs that... I think I'm growing a little weary (as I'm sure others are too).
Wow, I'm the first to point out a spelling mistake!
"over site" - Page 2, I think it was... ;-)
I would request a couple of test shots from the camera, maybe even a video too, but with mine being delivered any moment now I'll be finding out for myself soon!
Probably a good phone for people that want a good UI with easily downloaded apps, don't mind being tied into itunes and don't want/need true multi-tasking or the ability to customise the phone etc.
I've suggested it to my wife and daughter, but I've also suggested an HTC Desire (or other Android phone) or blackberry / nokia and tell them to form their own opinion rather than just buying it because of the hype.
@Kaiser202 - My thoughts on your comments:
Price - You are right, the pricing that Apple have come out with does seem to be very high, as I mentioned on another thread it occoured to me yesterday that it seems crazy that Apple have essentially priced the iPhone and the iPad the same (16gb iPhone £499 - 16GB iPad £429 or £529 for 3g) when the iPad has a much larger screen. Also the Ipod touch 32gb is £239 so it shows you how much of a mark-up Apple are making on the phone! Really it should be between £300 - £350 IMO
Camera - Cant say myself as I havent compared the two but TBH cameras in phones are and always will be a bit dodgy, good for point and shoot as opposed to getting excellent shots. Sont had the advantage of working with a proper camera manufacturer I believe to sort out their lenses, but Apple probably didnt want to go that far! The 3GS still had a good camera in comparison to most smartphones IMO
Essentially you are correct, Apple realy have mastered how to make things easy to use and pretty, and they really did see that to appeal to the "casual tech" market they had to focus on user interface as opposed to all out power and adjustability and its worked really really well, A lot of my friends have had ipod touches and now they are looking at getting a new phone/smartphone, dont want to switch to android or alternatives, and would rather stick with what they know. Steve was very clever with the touch in that respect.
Personally I think the scores are mostly fair, the design is beautiful (assuming they havent seen the yellow screen and reduced signals that others have seen holding their phones) and the new features and processer make it a worth upgrade for the apple faithful. Its just hard to look at the prices of the iPad/iPod touch and the iPhone and accept that its worth spending THAT MUCH more just so you can use it as a phone!
I think ill stick with my Nokia mobile running Joikuspot and my iPod Touch for now, please bring out an iPod touch with a camera (with video) and an A4 processor in september Apple!
Don't hate Apple, hate everyone else for not being able to make products that are as well thought out. I'm certainly not in the market for a £600 phone, but I disagree that Apple are trying to flog 5 year old technology. In fact, pretty much everything - screen, processor, wireless connectivity, construction materials etc. are state of the art. The camera may be crap compared to a proper camera, but compared to other mobiles it seems fine.
The gripe against Apple is always along the lines of "I want Apple quality, fit and finish, attention to detail and thoughtfulness, but WHY CAN'T IT BE £200 CHEAPER?". Because you get what you pay for. The alternatives are cheaper, but they're not as good. That's why people talk about Apple so much, and not HTC or whoever. Techies always like to think they're smarter than the other 'idiots' who are 'brainwashed by clever marketing', that for some unknown reason put stuff like aesthetics and ease of use over minor differences in hardware spec.
I'm not an apple fan and hate there marketing.
And i must admit the site is coming across as very apple biased. The phone looks ok, like a small screen to me, And the camera is still way below standards, but the its phone not a camera.
But the point about price and a 7/10 is a joke. I can build a pretty solid PC box for that much and have way more power on tap, and with the left over cash buy a cheap phone. It is like most apple products rediculously over priced, and designed to tie you into staying with Apple.
Price..? Come on guys, if it's too expensive then just leave it alone and go buy something cheaper if you feel that way, but is it really bad value for money. I don't think so.
1) 16Gb = £500. Significant outlay, but only a few years ago you couldn't even dream of phone like this. 10 years ago Motorola sold the first SmartTag tiny phones for well in excess of £1,000. People who read this site are supposed to be tech-lovers. This is pure tech heaven whether you like apple or not.
2) In a year or two you will get £200 back when you sell it, so therefore the cost is only £300. And selling phones now is very, very easy.
3) Because you bought it SIM free and Unlocked you can put it on a one year contract with o2 for £20 instead of paying £40 a month for the same thing with an 18 month normal purchase.
4) Next year you have flexibility to sell and move on to ip5 or any other phone that takes your fancy.
All this sounds very sensible value to me and I would personally have awarded it higher than 7/10.
Is it more expensive than an iPad ? Yes. Can an iPad make phone calls ? No. Can an iPad fit in your pocket ? No. Hard to compare the two devices.
You can also build a V8 engine to leave in your garage, and have money left over to buy a bicycle. That's not the same as having a V8 motorcycle.
@Kaiser202, @Brian: I believe the IPhone4 is not for you.
I'd suggest, @Brian go and build yourself a new PC (won't fit in your pocket of make phone calls) but it will make you feel better as your getting so much value for money.
@Kaiser202: Go and buy yourself and little sister a car, again not very good for making phone calls on etc, but it might make you feel like a bargain hunter. Surely you cars are going to get a 10 for value.
But for me, buying a second hand car or building a new PC holds NO value to me, they both would give me a value score of 0. On the other hand the IPhone4 if my current 3G is anything to go by is going to get a much higher score than 7. So I'm a little angry now, come on TR I used to trust your reviews, you've let me down how come you never give it 11.
@ Brian. Sigh, where to start ... where to start? No, far too easy .. *makes a hasty exit*
@Keith. Well said.
I too am upgrading from a 3G to an iPhone 4 btw, so I'm hoping that the difference in speed is very noticeable. My only criticism of the present phone is the lag between switching apps and the slow down as it checks mail in the background. If the new one simply made it much faster and didn't add anything new at all I'd still be pretty pleased.
Next year though I really do hope they increase the size of screen a little to fill out the unit better and reduce the boarders.
One of the reasons I don't think that there's much to complain about is that for the first time Apple actually are offering cutting edge tech for the price. Up till now people have been paying well over the odds for old, underspecced tech. People can go on about UI and UX as much as they want but in my opinion the price didn't justify what you were getting. I still think it's too expensive but at least you're not being fobbed off with second rate internals now.
You were definitely not getting what you paid for up till now.
Value for money is a FREE HTC Desire with a £25 18 month contract: 300 mins, 300 texts, unlimited internet. Plus you can sell it at the end as well.
I refuse to pay Apple prices on principle but if this new phone was a flawless product, without the iTunes baggage, I'd have to think hard. It simply isn't though.
I'm really torn. I love(d) my iphone 3g and hate to admit that I do feel a little tied to apple since all my music is already organised in iTunes and I have invested quite a bit of cash on apps that I wouldn't want to lose. Therefore, getting the iphone 4 seems logical. However, as popinted out elsewhere I could get a nexus one or desire for free on a £30 18 month contract. Over the life of the contract that is quite a big difference.
Don't get me wrong, I think the new iphone is ace.
@Keith - why would a second hand car or self built PC have no value to you?!
Anyway, its a lovely phone with some nice tech. Is it pricey? Debatable and dependent on personal circumstances - why cant some understand that?!
When I got my "pricey" at the time 3gs I had recently crushed the screen of my iPod and was looking for a new mp3 player - back then the 3GS seemed almost in bargain territory. Now, if I was looking to upgrade Im not so sure. I primarily need more storage space so considering that isnt possible with the iPhone 4 I cannot justify the cost for me to break my contract and upgrade to the new model. Simply put, it's too expensive for, in my circumstances, very little improvements.
If we were talking a 64gb+ model then I'd be tempted... Cutting to the chase - I'd rather wait for the 5th gens arrival.
Has the reviewer actually tried using the phone for more than a few minutes? Don't get me wrong - I have bought one and I like it a lot, but some of the points in the review is ridiculous. You've given it 9/10 when you can't make calls if you hold the phone in left your hand - WTF?! Unless they fix the massive cell reception problem and change the price it can't be any higher than a 7 surely? I can get it to drop an in-progress call just by switching hands, on cue, or put it into "No service" by holding it my left hand while playing a game with my right (a fairly common thing to do with an iPhone!). Yet you haven't even *mentioned* this problem in the review at all despite the fact that it's widely publicised and all other reviews I've read have mentioned it. Not exactly thoroughly tested then and not what I would expect from a site called "Trusted Reviews".
I hate to say it, but the Desire's probably going to be this generation's N95. Everyone will have one in 6 months and the resale value will be terrible. Not that it detracts from the value for money that the Desire currently represents, mind. It's a nice handset.
I was conflicted on the iP4 until Three's deals came out. There's a price threshold at which something so nicely machined becomes eminently desirable.
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I dropped out of OpenBSD entirely today, given as my baby daughter is arriving soon... and when she does, she's going to get my free time. And frankly, until then, my wife needs me too. :-) I had been maintaining a few ports; the important ones were accepted by others, and I just de-MAINTAINER'd the rest.
It's not like I'm dropping out of the free software scene entirely; because I still work on Zope at work, and am trying to push to get some more of our internal work released as free software. Oh yeah, and I'm still on the Solaris Package System, even though I am not clear on whether or not anyone else is using it. :-)

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Last year I had this idea that if you added together the value given the pitches a pitcher throws you could rate the pitchers nearly as accurately as other measurements such as WAR, ERA+ and FIP. The results do not match up perfectly, but they are close in most cases. After all, if you throw consistently nasty stuff over the course of a season, the results you obtain with those pitches will lead to success. I have seen others rate the best fastball, the best splitter, the best curve, etc. But I like to add them all together to come up with a total "stuff" ranking.Fortunately, this is fairly easy to do. Otherwise, I would not be doing it as I am no genius. All I did was go to Fangraphs.com's leaderboard and then go to the PitchF/X tab. And then I go to the Pitch Value tab. I prefer to use the PitchF/X calculations instead of Fangraphs' own proprietary pitch valuations as the latter seems (to me) more accurate for the type of pitch thrown. For example, Fangraphs.com says that Kenley Jansen throws a fastball and that is what they rate. But it is pretty obvious watching him pitch that he throws a cutter, which is what PitchF/X says he throws.Anyway, once I have the pitch values in front of me, I downloaded the CSV file (Isn't it fabulous these stat sites are so generous with their data?). The CSV opens like a Microsoft Excel file and I can then delete the columns I don't want and do a Sum function to the first pitcher listed on the sum value of all his pitches to come up with a total pitch value. I copy that down for all the pitchers and then do a Sort to be able to see the top and the bottom. I did this for both starters and relievers. Today I'll focus on the starters and tomorrow the relievers.You may wonder why I used the pitch values and not the pitch values per hundred. Unfortunately, the latter does not work for me because the numbers get skewed. For example, a starter may have pitched four curves all season. If the four were crappy, then his pitch value per hundred on the curve would be like -25 runs or something. That doesn't work for what I am doing.The problem there is that the amount of pitches and innings thrown do not match for each pitcher. Clayton Kershaw threw like 230 innings or something like that while Matt Harvey threw considerably less. So take that into account. I could have divided the total by innings pitched or pitches thrown, but in the end, I did not. My feeling was that Kershaw maintained his stuff despite the greater innings thrown and thus still deserved any total value he might have been given because of the extra innings.I know, it is flawed, but then again, I never claimed to be a paid analyst either. I'm just a writer finding things interesting as I go.Without further meanderings, here are the top ten nasty boy starters with their total pitch value and their fWAR rank in parenthesis:Clayton Kershaw: 56.1 (1)Matt Harvey: 44 (5)Jose Fernandez: 40.9 (19)Max Scherzer: 38.8 (2)Adam Wainwright: 38.1 (4)Madison Bumgarner: 37.4 (26)Stephen Strasburg and Yu Darvish: 30.5 (35, 10)Cliff Lee: 30.1 (8)Hisashi Iwakuma: 27.8 (18)Chris Sale: 24.9 (9)Some notes from the list: Kershaw had the most valuable fastball, a great score on his curve and a very good score on his slider. He had a negative value on his change-up. Harvey was one of the few pitchers that had positive marks on every pitch type he threw. I was mildly surprised by Bumgarner and Iwakuma.Naturally, you are going to want to know the bottom five:Joe Saunders: -36.3 UghEdinson Volquez: -25.2Edwin Jackson: -19.2Jeremy Guthrie: -17Ian Kennedy: -15.9No real surprises there.Stay tuned tomorrow for the relief pitcher version.
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TULSA, OKLA. - Esben Hess-Olesen and a UNC doubles team advanced on Tuesday on the second day of Qualifying at the 2012 Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships being held at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center at the University of Tulsa.
Esben Hess-Olesen, a sophomore from Viby, Denmark, won his second-round singles match by defeating Marko Krickovic of Baylor in three sets. Junior teammate Nelson Vick lost his second round singles match in straight sets to Dennis Mkrtchian of UCLA.
In doubles Tuesday, freshman Brett Clark and senior William Parker combined to go 2-0 to advance to the third round of Qualifying Doubles on Wednesday. Hess-Olesen and Vick split their two doubles matches, falling in the second round to the eighth-seeded team from Mississippi State.
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Qualifying Singles (Oct. 1-3)
First Round - Esben Hess-Olesen (UNC) d. Amau Dachs (TCU), 6-3, 6-3; Nelson Vick (UNC) d. Nathan Sereke (Boise State), 6-3, 6-4
Second Round - Esben Hess-Olesen (UNC) d. Marko Krickovic (Baylor), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1; Dennis Mkrtchian (UCLA) d. Nelson Vick (UNC), 7-6, 6-2
Qualifying Doubles (Oct. 1-3)
First Round - Esben Hess-Olesen and Nelson Vick (UNC) d. Andres Bucaro and Benjamin Lock (Florida State), 8-3; Brett Clark and William Parker (UNC) d. Japie DeKlerk and Alejandro Sanchez (Tulsa), 8-4
Second Round - Jordan Angus and Malte Stropp (Mississippi State) def. Esben Hess-Olesen and Nelson Vick (North Carolina) 8-5; Brett Clark and William Parker (North Carolina) def. (14) Garret Dunn and Michael Swank (Iowa) 8-4
Pre-Qualifying Singles (Sept. 29 & 30)
First Round - William Parker (UNC), Bye; Brett Clark (UNC), Bye
Second Round - William Parker (UNC) d. Nick Papac (Oklahoma), 6-1, 6-3; Ryan Shane (Virginia) d. Brett Clark (UNC), 6-7, 7-6, 6-3
Third Round - WIlliam Parker (UNC) d. Drew Lied (Michigan State), 6-3, 6-3Final Round - Thorsten Bertsch (San Diego State) d. William Parker (UNC), 6-4, 6-4


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Now if youve seen jin-roh you'll know what im talking about now with the armor showed below the chest plate i could maybe trim out the details and slap paint down and i could use foot ball pads for the body :)
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Now if youve seen jin-roh you'll know what im talking about now with the armor showed below the chest plate i could maybe trim out the details and slap paint down and i could use foot ball pads for the body :)
Not entirely sure what that is, but I like it.
"Jin-Roh" Japanese manga movie about the "Wolf Brigade" a special forces kinda group. They sweep out the scum using german styled MG 24's
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Did i really say MG 24's?!? I meant MG 42.
nope, doesn't look ANYTHING like it, just make your own sintra set.
similar.. but iam concerened with how far down it goes on the JR compared to the football gear.. the gear doesnt seem "long" enough
Well what i plan to do is when i get it im going to cut the shoulder pads off and lower the chest part and use alastic to secure themQuote:
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Its still wrong when i went through high school and when took a class about worldwar1-2 the heavy machine guns the germans used were call NG-42'sQuote:
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Im good in this subject and i had to look up all my WW2 books and run a few searches on the net. But I didnt find anything about a NG-42, hate to say it but the highschool books on history arnt the best. I fought with my highschool history teacher for 2 days about a pic of a rifle. The rifle was a M1 Garand but the book was calling it a M1 Carbine big diffrence in the two. So what your book was calling a NG-42 really is a MG-42.Quote:
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Then again im not expert on the subject but ill put money down that im right.
Well.. considering that "N" is right next to "M" then it's quite easy to make a typo.. but trust me.. it's MG -42 (Short for Machinengewehr = Machine gun i German)
I've even had the honour (?!) of playing around with it (fired some 300 rounds myself) when we found two of them in a search raid when i did a tour down in Kosovo. Nice kickback and excellent accuracy.
Just run a google and compare what you find under NG 42 to MG 42.
Well my history teacher was a dumb idiot..... but yes i did google it and it came up MG-42 so ya i also have shot an MG-42 and well i blew the target in a couple hundred peices and well lets just say my dad is a boss at dis musem in town and wel he lets me toy with da guns :D
So pretty much my signature explains my life.....
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cheers on ya mate !:cheers
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AMES, Iowa – Since 2004, Iowa State University has been participating in a multi-state study to research the health and well-being of rural families who have low incomes and young children. ISU Extension and Outreach researchers are specifically examining the health and well-being of Latino immigrant families in Iowa, and have recently published findings regarding families' ability to understand their new food environments and children's eating practices.
"We joined the study in 2004, and since then, we've learned a lot about the Latino immigrant population in Iowa, particularly Latina immigrant mothers and their children," said Kimberly Greder, associate professor and ISU Extension and Outreach program specialist. "We're interested in rural families and their well-being, and since Latinos are the fastest growing segment of the population, we were very eager to learn more about how these families are faring in the state."
The Iowa study has been conducted in four rural communities. Researchers found that Latina immigrant mothers see themselves as responsible for their children's health. According to the study, many mothers are not happy with the kinds of foods their children are eating. Rather than choosing traditional, home-prepared foods, many of their children are preferring and beginning to crave canned, pre-packaged, frozen foods or fast-food. The mothers are unsure what to do about these changes since they are from countries where fresh food is available on a daily basis.
These mothers are used to preparing and consuming homemade meals and not meals from a box, Greder said. They feel the food their children consume at school isn't "real food" because they say it is pre-made and full of preservatives.
"ISU Extension and Outreach can be a valuable resource for these families," Greder said. "A key is connecting with families to learn what is important to them and what they want for their families – like we've been doing through this study – and then applying that knowledge and adapting resources to meet their needs."
The study will continue, Greder said. Researchers will collect data again from the mothers in two of the counties from 2013 to 2014 to continue to identify applications for ISU Extension and Outreach education.


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The Tennessee basketball team is part of the eight-team field for the 2014 Old Spice Classic, which was announced Friday and also will feature Kansas and Michigan State, along with Georgia Tech, Marquette, Rider, Santa Clara and Xavier.
The ninth annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, Nov. 27, 28 and 30, at the HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla.
The Volunteers are one of five programs making their second appearance at the Old Spice Classic, joining Marquette (2009); Michigan State (2008); Rider (2007) and Xavier (2009).
Tennessee was part of the field in 2008. The Vols defeated Siena in the opening round and then dispatched No. 21 Georgetown to earn a spot in the championship game. Tennessee fell just short of the tournament title, however, dropping an 83-74 contest to No. 9 Gonzaga.
The 2014 Old Spice Classic, a bracket-format tournament, will feature 12 games over the three days. Each team will compete in one game per day, advancing through a bracket-tournament format. The two teams that remain undefeated throughout will face off in a championship clash Sunday, Nov. 30.
Previous Old Spice Classic champions are Gonzaga (2012, 2008), Dayton (2011), Notre Dame (2010), Florida State (2009), NC State (2007) and Arkansas (2006).
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I am building 8 pkm's for a customer, these things are extremly time consuming and a real pita to do. Todays project was to cut out the keyhole slot s in the butt plates for the recoil spring retainer. I made a fixture from some scrap lexan I had and am cutting them out in the cnc engraver. it is a slow process, but since it does it all by it's self I can be working on another part of the build while it is working.
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Entrance to Varaklani. Photo courtesy Jules Rosenthal .
Varaklani, a part of the Latgale region, is located 88 km north of Daugavpils. It lies just south of the largest body of water in Latvia, Lake Luban. Not far to the the south of the town is the railroad which, going west will take one to Riga, capital of the country.
Alternate names: Varaklanu, Varaklyany, Varklian, Varkliani.
Geographical location: 56deg 37' North latitude/ 26deg 44' East longitude
Modern Varaklani, from Bartholomew European Travel Map--Latvia, 1966. 1:400,000
Varaklani Town Plan from Karte des Westlichen Russlands 1=100,000, sheet T15, Warklany, enlarged 200%
Varaklani was founded in the 18th century and was incorporated into the Russian Empire in 1772. The first community institutions were a hevra kadisha and cemetery. There were three synagogues in the town, a hasidic synagogue ('Die Weise Shul') and two synagogues for the mitnagdim. In the nineteenth century, most Jews were merchants of agricultural products. Other residents were craftsmen, including shoemakers and tailors. The Zogut family, which numbered at least 12, were all tailors.By 1897 the Jewish population of 1365 was 75% of the town. At the turn of the century, many Jews left for America. A cholera epidemic in 1900 resulted in many deaths. By 1935 because of expulsions, emigration, WWI campaigns, and the Russian Revolution, the Jewish population was half of what it was at the beginning of the 20th century.
In 1840 Rabbi Aharon Zelig Zioni, the son of Rav Naftali Zioni, headed the Jewish Community. In 1873, Rabbi Abraham bar Gabai became the head rabbi, and held the post for the next 50 years, followed by Rabbi Eliezer-Yaakov Hacohen Grodsky, who headed the community until the Holocaust.
The Talmud Torah under Rabbi Gabai in 1900 had 30 pupils. In 1905-06, hundreds of Jewish workers participated in the first Russian revolution. The community organized self-defense groups after the 1905 Revolution, due to fears of pogroms. During the First World War many Jews came to Varaklani to seek refuge in the synagogues and storehouses. After the war, many younger people left for the larger towns. During the period of independent Latvia, a Yiddish-language kindergarten and elementary school were founded. The community had a library, drama circle, and an orchestra. In 1928, 90% of the businesses were owned by Jews. By 1935, this number had dropped by half, due to government 'Latviazation' policies.
Some of the families that lived in Varaklani were:
Zogut Schneir Chait Kaplan Morain Matchevsky Steiner Boorenstein Berzon Kopolovitch Kodish Solevy Kagan Shvalb Fingerhuts
The Red army entered Latvia in the summer of 1940, nationalizing Jewish property and closing Jewish institutions. On June 28, 1941, the Soviets started to evacuate the town to the interior of Russia, and several hundred Jews escaped with them. The Germans entered the town at the end of June, and sporadic murders of Jews took place. Jewish property was confiscated, and Jews were pressed into forced labor. On August 4, 1941, the 540 Jews of the town were taken to the cemetery, where they were shot to death in pits that they had been forced to dig. The Russians liberated Varaklani on August 2, 1944.
Jewish Population:
1) Rabbi Aharon Zelig Zioni, the son of Rav Naftali Zioni, rabbi 1840-1873
2) Rabbi Abraham bar Gabai, rabbi 1873-1923.
3) Rabbi Eliezer-Yaakov Hacohen Grodsky, rabbi 1923-1941.
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Old house near the Varaklani synagogue
Varaklani palace, built for Count Borch in the late eighteenth century
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Headstone in Varaklani Cemetery
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Toddler hurt riding on snowmobile in Andover
The release said the girl and her 4-year-old brother were riding on the vehicle about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday with their father, whom Fish and Game officers identified only as a 35-year-old man. The snowmobile hit a tree about 10 yards from where it started.
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A new study by Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health reports that men who crave sex with pubescent teenagers are shorter and this might be linked to conditions in the womb. The study found men were 2 cm shorter than the average Canadian man who stands about five feet ten inches. Psychologist James Cantor claims being a pedophile is linked to biological conditions. "What's important about the entire branch of research is that it demonstrates pretty conclusively that it is indeed about how the body grows and how the brain develops." He admitted there are still people who actually believe feelings toward young children is a learned behavior. Cantor said the study at the Centre dealt with 250-300 men who are "suspected" of being pedophiles. By the way, pedophile are more likely to be left handed.
In ancient Greece older men frequently had sexual interactions with younger boys, but Greek psychologists never made studies about short and tall men. There are many areas of the world in which people are much shorter than the 5 ft. 10 inch Canadians, but obviously, there have been no studies as to whether or not a society in which men average 5 ft 6 inches tall in height report shorter men being pedophiles. Frankly, these type of studies grasp for linkages and find ways to uncover linkages. Over the past hundred years Americans tended to be the tallest people in the world but that rank now goes to the Netherlands and Americans have slipped to about fifth place. Is there a connection between the shorter American males and the taller Dutch males about which group has more pedophiles?


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well almost being done with Fett v1.01, i still need a decent blaster.
I;ve seen some awesome kits around but I just can't afford them.
I made a scratch one, but it sux...badly.... so im going to attempt anothe rone with TDH help.
I toke a sci-fire replica and teh pic with the rotj measurments from TK-409's site.
kind of made a match between the 2 and I'll be able to make decent templates.
Im going for a very crued, simple look. Since I don't have the skills nor the materials to work things out. (sintra and fg and al those other things that are almost a necesaty are just not available here)
So it's a very basic design (ofcourse ill add teh scope, clamps and other greeblies, or atleast greeblies that will look a bit like the originals)
maybe soem of you guys have tips or have some use with these pics. I still need to calculate the measurments of all the pieces (bottom pic) will do that tommorow i guess.
so heres hopin that maybe u can use tehse aswell.


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I got my vest and its a bit darker than the actual vest that Boba Fett wears. Instead of being that light grey color its a sort of tan color. I've tried washing it with bleach but didnt have any affect on it. Is it possible to dye something from a darker color to a lighter color ? Any suggestions at all on how I can solve this ?


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There is considereable concern within Spanish security services that Basque separatists are planning a summer campaign of violence which could include attacks on tourist resorts. During the past weeks there has been an assassination of a former politician and car bombing of a police station. There apparently is determination on the part of Basque leaders to exert tremendous pressure on the government of Prime Minister Zapatero to force accepting their demands. Anti-terrorist police experts believe Eta's next target may even be the prime minister himself. Zapatero in his first years in office attempted several talks with Eta leaders for a compromise but they invariably ended in failure.
During the past few hundred years, nationalism has triumphed in most parts of the world, but that success has never quelled local feelings by those who stand apart from the sense of national government. The nation of Spain has been around for 500 years, but withing the Basque community there still remain those who seek restoration of what they believe existed prior to the emergence of Spain. The question also is– did that era really exist?


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DxOMark review for the Samsung EX1, Canon Powershot G12, Nikon Coolpix P7000.Wednesday December 01 2010 Sensor Review
Expert compacts?
The three pocket-sized cameras are among the best in their category. Their biggest problem today is that the sensor is compact-sized, too. The more noticeable improvements between the previous and the newest models (G11 compared to G12 and P6000 to P7000) concern mostly the layout and the handling of the device more than the image quality itself.
The newly-launched mirrorless bodies, with their much bigger sensors, provide much better results than these cameras with smaller sensors. This is true for almost all measurable areas, and especially as you increase ISO sensitivity. Moreover, a bigger sensor allows both a higher pixel count (usually 14 megapixels for a mirrorless APS-C) and a pixel pitch two times larger.
Let's look at how a Samsung NX10 with its APS-C sensor behaves compared to a Canon Powershot G12. Both cameras are in the same price range; the NX10 is a little bit bulkier.
Let's start with the SNR value analysis because it gives good insight into image quality. Less noise means a better picture. In this respect, the bigger sensor of the NX10 does a better job, being almost 5 dB above that of the G12 no matter the ISO setting. To better understand this result, keep in mind that the SNR value given in dB is algorithmic. Increasing it by 6dB results means doubling the amount of noise (equal to 2 stops of ISO sensitivity). The NX10 APS-C sensor produces only about half the noise as the G12 at any ISO setting.
Dynamic range, too, is clearly a domain in which the bigger NX10 sensor performs well, although the G12 still shows very good results below 150 ISO. But if you increase sensitivity, once again the APS-C rules.
Let's finish this short comparison with the color sensitivity chart. Here again, no surprise: the NX10 APS-C sensor outperforms the smaller G12 sensor. The most interesting point is that this superiority increases with ISO: from 0.5 bit at lower sensitivities, it climbs above 1 bit at the end of the range.
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Students with clearly defined educational goals that do not correspond to existing programs at NMU can choose this bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree with the phrase "Individualized Studies" appearing in place of the major on the transcript. In consultation with their advisers, students develop a program of individualized concentration which is then submitted to the Committee for Undergraduate Programs (CUP). Students can select their own advisers or obtain advice in the Registrar's Office about which advisers might be most suitable.
The form used to develop the individually created program is available in the Registrar's Office. Once the program is drawn up and approved by the CUP, the approved outline is filed with the Registrar's Office as an official contract. Any changes in the contract are submitted to the CUP and filed. The committee may withdraw approval on the recommendation of the adviser in cases where the student's academic capacities clearly fall short of the stated goals.
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The AMS GT-R SR series Turbo kit is really starting to take shape now. With custom silicone now here and attached the kit is almost ready for testing.
In the pictures below you will see much of what won't be visable in the car. This setup is what will go on Tim sanders GT-R. Chucks will be a little larger.
Also the Compressor outlet pipe for Chuck and Tim's car will be hand welded as is seen in the pics but the production kits will have a casted aluminum piece in its place with a smoother transition and more OEM like fit and finish.
With all of this done the next step is to finish the oil and water lines and drop the engine back in the car. From there we can finish the downpipes and finally get Tim's car on the dyno!
I can't wait to hear what these turbo's are going to sound like with that intake pipe on there


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They're ba-ack. Bedbugs used to be a part of life back a century ago, but pretty much disappeared from sight. Nowadays, people are hearing about them more often. While the presence of bedbugs is still quite rare, more and more people are discovering -- to their horror -- that their homes are infested with them. Here are some clues to help you tell whether your house has been invaded by bedbugs.
If someone in your house is complaining about insect bites received overnight, you should be on the alert. True, bedbugs prefer to feed at night, but fleas or mosquitoes could be suspects. Check your pets to see if they have fleas. Also, make sure your window screens are in good repair.
If you've established that you don't have a flea problem and your windows are in good shape, it's time to do a bed-check. Bedbugs are nesting bugs; while some bugs fly or crawl to find their food, nesting bugs prefer to hang out in nests, or beds. When checking your bed, look for small dark spots. Look around creases, folds, tight corners, and small cracks in the bed frame. Also, they hide in cracks behind baseboards, behind picture frames, and even in places where wires come out of the wall. If you find some dark spots and discarded skins, it's time to call in a professional. Licensed exterminators can confirm that you have bedbugs, and treat your house safely.


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The National Bike Registry estimates that one million bicycles are stolen each year in the U.S. and only a small percentage of them are ever recovered. The annual cost to American families is more than $200 million.
The following tips can help lower the risk of having your bike stolen:
Bicycles are covered under your homeowners or renters insurance. However, there is usually a $250 - $500 deductible. Your homeowners or renters policy also provides liability coverage in the event of a collision that results in injury to another person. There are no deductibles for liability claims.
Once you purchase a bicycle, keep the receipt for it and any accessories you add. Also, take photographs of the bike. Store these documents off-premises and alert your insurance professional to your new purchase.
If you own an expensive bike, consider purchasing a floater. This will provide more coverage than a homeowners or renters policy. For instance, in the event of an accident, a floater covers the cost of bike repairs. A floater costs approximately $9 for every $100 of the bike's value and there are no deductibles.
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Snowboarding Forum - Snowboard Enthusiast Forums (http://www.snowboardingforum.com/forum.php)
- Welcome New Riders And New Members (http://www.snowboardingforum.com/welcome-new-riders-new-members/)
- - Wow. This sport is addicting! (http://www.snowboardingforum.com/welcome-new-riders-new-members/45353-wow-sport-addicting.html)
Wow. This sport is addicting!
After 5 days this season in really non-snowboarding weather so-to-speak (SoCal), I have fallen in LOVE with snowboarding!
As a newb, I was able to get a good feel after 5th day of toe side and heel side carving - slow but I did it after multiple falls.
Last day was at Big Bear Snow Summit run where I was able to come down the mountain and practice pointing my board and turning both on heel and toe side. IT WAS AWESOME!
I have a friend's 'old gear' that I borrowed up for my first snow board trip and now I want to know, what do I need to invest in.
I do have boots: Ride Haze 2008 (sz 9).
I do not know what to ride or what size or what kind of bindings or board for a beginner. So suggestions are what I am asking for.
I'm 5'5", 145 lbs, 44 years old.
I just want to be able to go at a pretty good speed with toe and heel side turns down the mountain and try to keep up with my 8 and 11 year old kids who were going down the beg/int slope by day 2!!!
I rode a 2008 Ride Havoc 152 with 2008 Ride EX bindings.
I read this is an intermediate board and am unsure what that really means. What's the difference really?
Basically, I want to have tons of fun and control the board! LOL
Hi Switchfoot, welcome!
An intermediate board probably just means that it's more flexible and forgiving. Beginner boards usually mean that they're cheaper and lack features (since manufacturers may think that beginners often aren't snowboarding in ways that take advantage of the features). So really, any 'beginner' or 'intermediate'... or even 'advanced' board is fine for you, though you probably should be wary of the word 'expert'. Really though these are just simplifications so don't get stuck on these terms.
It depends on the snowboard, but I think 149-152cm roughly should be fine for you. Other people can probably narrow down specs better.
There are *so* many snowboards out there, that it's hard to really make recommendations.
Some things you can think about: there are 3 major snowboard profiles/shapes. Camber (harder to learn, but forces you into better habits which makes it easier later), Reverse Camber/Rocker (easier to learn, but easy to develop bad habits), and Hybrids (sort of a middle ground between the two, but these are more expensive).
Another thing you want to think about is do you want a True-Twin snowboard (useful if you do a lot of switch riding), or a Directional snowboard (which might be slightly better in powder, or at higher speeds).
That will help you narrow down your choices.
Then you pick bindings to match the board: this is primarily based having compatible flexibility/stiffness, but generally speaking you're probably going to aim for all-mountain bindings. Mostly you just pick by durability, reputation for reliability, and looks.
If you want to start looking at snowboards, some well regarded brands are Never Summer, GNU, Lib Tech, Arbor, Signal, K2, Ride... and of course Burton (which makes good snowboards, but they tend to be pricier... they're kind of the 'Nike' of the snowboarding world).
Watch out..it is HIGHLY addictive.
welcome...at age 44, you already lost the race keeping up with your kids. But its priceless activity to do with them.
You'll start crying when summer hits.
You'll plan trips to where there is still snow, realize the trip is too expensive and cry some more.
You'll strap into your snowboard in the living room carpet doing ollie's and such. Get in trouble from your husband. Then cry.
You'll watch snowboarding videos and photos from your time on the slopes. Then cry.
You'll wax your snowboard at home during a heat wave. Then cry.
You'll get your seasons pass in the mail late summer which will make you want to go even more. Then cry.
Once September rolls around you'll be looking at the steep discounts on previous year's gear. Spend all you money, be extremely happy but realize you still can't go. Then cry.
All your friends who hate winter will no longer be your friend because you won't stop talking about boarding and snow. Then cry.
In November, you'll hear about every resort but yours will be getting dumped on with snow. Then cry.
You'll do the same thing again in December depending on where you live. Curse mother nature. Then cry.
Once you finally hit the slopes the world will feel like a better and happy place again.
'Tis a vicious cycle...
Awesome, Welcome man!
Sorry you have to ride in SoCal though, I grew up there and rode the first 18 years of my life at Bear/Snow Summit. I finally got to the point where I had to move to some real mountains with lots of snow, so I packed up and got the hell out of that crap hole and moved to northern Utah! If you think riding bear is fun, wait till you shred some powder!
Enjoy man! :D
I'm a him. All of what I wrote happened to me. Difference was instead of 'husband' it was 'girlfriend' and 'cry' was actually 'crying inside'.
I'm thankful for my girlfriend, who loves to ride as well, put up with my addiction/obsession/insanity.
Mine has the bug bad too :D
Thanks on the description of hybrid camber and rocker details. I couldn't figure out what was what when I go to online stores. Maybe I'd get a camber, to force 'better habits' as you say. I am regular foot but it feels the same going goofy. Bindings set up for regular though.
THe whole family is riding so my wife understands the YouTube snowboard obsession and we want to get our own gear of course.
What a great time. ANd I am so jealous of those WITH seasons and actual snow. We may go local this weekend and are planning Utah in March.
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Here you have sharing really interesting information about new year tradition. I always celebrate new year festival with my family.On that day we cook different foods and enjoy to eat it.
Here you have sharing really interesting information about new year tradition. I always celebrate new year festival with my family.On that day we cook different foods and enjoy to eat it.
Back when I was nine and my younger brothers were just 4 and a baby, Mom didn't think she and Dad had gotten fun enough stocking stuffers, so on Christmas Eve, when she and my Aunt got back from Midnight Mass, she had my Aunt write is a note, as Santa, saying he'd taken the stockings back to the North Pole with him and he would return them on New Year's Eve. From that time on, we always did our stockings on New Year's Eve.
We still do this!
I Love This Christmasy Time of Year!
That's what i do stay home and watch movies and munch on things i've baked.
We do something different every year! But we always celebrate! Some years we'll go out with friends for a late dinner and celebration. Sometimes we'll have an early dinner out with family then go home and watch the ball drop. Some times we'll stay home and cook something really special like lobster. Whatever we do, we enjoy ourselves!
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for new year... we usually buy fireworks and light them up at exactly 12:00 midnight and also blow the horns of our cars as well.
Christmas Costumes - http://www.shopcomparecostumes.com/categories/545/Christmas-Costumes.html
It does get expensive to hang out. I made the mistake of going to a club one year, won't be doing that again. Hanging out at a local venue is ok, though, or a friend's house.
My Christmas Blogs:
- My most popular Christmas blog: KrisKringleForSingles dot blogspot dot com
- HolidaySingleGirldot blogspot dot com
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Re: Goody Bag
Re: An Eager Robot
Re: From Woot to the World
Re: Wooters Wooting
So disappointed I missed voting this week - I love this design
Why didn't I know about this one earlier
(Thanks for the shout-out Lucky!)
chellemonkey wrote:What! Rejected?! There is a blue circle with a white exclamation point in the bottom left corner of the vending machine!!! What's wrong with that one?!
There's nothing wrong with that one - I made sure it was not distorted!!!
Re: messing with mailmen
I've decoded the message!!!!!!
Perhaps he is subliminally promoting with the pseudonym FCD ARTMBLA-UTICKECH... I think that is Russian or something...
lyonscc wrote:There's nothing wrong with that one - I made sure it was not distorted!!!
Either that machine is massive, or those shirts are tiny!
cynic11 wrote:there were no requirements of showing it on a bag, it think...
■All submissions must use our bag template in AI, EPS, or PSD format.
■The bag must be white.
... seems like it it would need to be put on a bag...
pharmacide wrote:Damn... first Ramyb and now Patrick? Why'd you guys wait so long? The derby is almost over.
Seems to be a quick fix like stated. I'd be all hurt butt if this was me.
Wow big disappointment that this got rejected so late >:^( This one was in the fog for days, I'd be very pissed if I was the artist.
citizencoyote wrote: (cut stuff, no offense) I'm honestly surprised it took Woot that long to reject the design; normally they're quick on the ball when it comes to copyright.
It was their polite way of saying "We don't want a ramyb~ag"
If they would of done the obvious rejection quickly he could of cut out Cookie Monster and thrown in a Ramyb~ot and it would of truck-a-sarus'd itself to the top again.
It's not the first time they've slapped him with an 11th hour rejection to prevent a quicky resubmission... There've been a couple derbies where he's made minor changes to a rejected design and resubmitted it. I think there was even one where he did that 3 or 4 times. (can't say for sure)
Thanks for the support everyone!
Cheers for the BLA robert!
Cheers omnitarian and janesko!
Re: [url=http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=56560]Hand Picked
Beyond the artwork being absolutely fantasgreat, this submission also seems to be the most relevant.
I really hope to see this in my mailbox someday soon!
Re: Shining in Shadows
The zombie one sells it!
Re: What's wrong with this picture
MUST get this bag up close!!!
I've been meaning to by The Questionable Table of Elements - what a perfect pair!
Re: Secret Admirer
So sorry you didn't make it into the top nine. This design was so much better than most of those in the fog. There's no accounting for taste.
Re: Big Delivery
Could you post this as a wallpaper for me? I simply love it
Re: Unlock your Woot
This one is my favorite. It would have my vote
Re: The Wooty Bunch
Sorry about the rejection. I voted for this on day one and appreciate your style. Ignore all the hate because there are a lot of us who love your shirts
Re: Fetch, the Woot, Boy - Go On!
This is incredible! Very old-school, I like.
oh thank the go-ds
genericsmith wrote:It was their polite way of saying "We don't want a ramyb~ag"
Judging by when most of the rejections happened and who they happened to I don't think you can make a judgement like that.
They rejected Patrickspen's bag as well after they rejected Ramyb's bag. Both were in the fog. Both got zero hour rejections for valid reasons. Personally looking at when the rejections came about, all were mostly after the close of the derby; I figure the rejectionator had most of the bag derby week off and came into work tipsy. At which point they stumbled around, surfed the internet, played solitaire and looked at the noon time clock and went, "OH CRAP" and started rejecting a bunch of stuff.
THIS SHOULD ALSO BE A SHIRT!!!!!! (could I stress that more?)
Re: Crying Robots Make Our Shirts
Looks like the prince from Katamari Damacy.
walmazan wrote:No problem, here they are:
I'd love to buy a print of this design! Do you sell them? If not, I can donate a few bucks your way if you could send me a high res version of the whole image. Let me know if we can work something out. Thanks =)
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Linguine with Marinated Tomato and Basil RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
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Tired of pasta weighted down by sauce? Opt for Linda Nichols' nutritious toss-up of marinated tomatoes, linguine and cheese. "This recipe comes from my husband's sister, Allison, and is in our family cookbook. It is one of our favorite summer meals," she says from Atlantic, Iowa. "The leftovers make a great cold pasta salad."
- 6 plum tomatoes, diced
- 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (16 ounces) linguine
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare linguine according to package directions; drain. Add to the tomato mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.
Originally published as Linguine With Marinated Tomato And Basil in Light & Tasty June/July 2004, p49
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Before investing a lot of money, students should consider their choice carefuly.
While spell checking software is a great tool - especially for editing typing errors - no grammar or translation software can be a substitute for the human brain. Most students with a basic academic knowledge of a language will already have a better knowledge of the language's grammar and can also resort to using some of the excellent, and inexpensive grammar books that are available.
Spell checking and basic grammar correction suggestions come as part of most word processing programmes, and is therefore already free. While machine translations, such as the free one in Google which is one of the best, (they pretty well all use the same engine) may be helpful for grasping the basics of a short text in a foreign language, using them for a target language from your own language can provide nonsense or even have dangerous consequences. The resulting text is often worse than a student's own first draft, and will always need heavy editing by a native or highly competent bilingual speaker.
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If you are experiencing sleep problems that leave you feeling exhausted and disrupt your daily life, talk to your primary care provider, or call us directly for a consultation.
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I'm thinking I'd rather try and hide the speaker(s) for my voice amp in either the right chest plate or the ab plate than down in my side pouches.
Right now I have a Rom/FX that comes with an 8 ohm/ 8 watt speaker about an inch deep after you remove the rear part of the casing. That's decent, but still a little thick to hide behind my ab plate. Anyone know where I can find a speaker that still can do the same output, but might be thinner?
Or can I pop this speaker out of even the front casing and still have it sound okay? Without the front casing, it would be less than 3/4" thick and easier to fit. It seems to be glued around the edge into the front plastic housing:
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Cholesterol is a waxy substance that can be found in all parts of your child's body. It aids in the production of cell membranes, some hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in blood comes from two sources: the foods your child eats and his/her liver. However, your child's liver makes all of the cholesterol your child's body needs.
Cholesterol and other fats are transported through the blood stream in the form of round particles called lipoproteins. The two most commonly known lipoproteins are low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL).
What is LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol?
This type of cholesterol is commonly called "bad" cholesterol. It can contribute to the formation of plaque build-up in the arteries, known as atherosclerosis.
LDL levels should be low. To help lower LDL levels, help your child to:
What is HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol?
This type of cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol, and is a type of fat in the blood that helps to remove cholesterol from the blood, preventing the fatty build up and formation of plaque.
HDL should be as high as possible. It is often possible to raise HDL by:
For some children, medication may be needed. Because raising HDL can be complicated, you should work with your child's physician on developing a therapeutic plan.
A cholesterol screening is an overall look at, or profile of, the fats in the blood.
Physicians in the past felt that children were at little risk for developing high cholesterol levels and other risk factors for heart diseases affecting the coronary arteries and blood vessels until later in life. However, many physicians now realize that children are increasingly at risk for having high blood cholesterol levels as a result of one, or more of the following:
Children and adolescents with high cholesterol are at higher risk for developing heart disease as adults. Many physicians are recognizing that keeping blood cholesterol levels in normal ranges throughout one's lifetime may be of great benefit in reducing the likelihood of developing coronary artery disease and high blood pressure.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a division of the National Institutes of Health, recommends that cholesterol testing begin at age 2 for any child who has the following:
The NHLBI also recommends that children who have demonstrated risk factors, such as obesity, should have cholesterol and other lipids tested periodically by their physicians.
A full lipid profile shows the actual levels of each type of fat in the blood: LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and others. Consult your child's physician regarding the timeliness of this test.
Blood cholesterol is very specific to each individual. A full lipid profile can be an important part of your child's medical history, and important information for your child's physician to have. In general, healthy levels are as follows:
The NHLBI recommends the following guidelines for cholesterol levels in children and teenagers (ages 2 to 19) from families with high blood cholesterol or early heart disease:
Elevated cholesterol is a risk for many Americans. Consider these statistics:
Triglycerides are another class of fat found in the bloodstream. The bulk of your child's body fat tissue is in the form of triglycerides.
The link between triglycerides and heart disease is under clinical investigation. However, many children with high triglyceride levels also have other risk factors such as high LDL levels or low HDL levels.
Elevated triglyceride levels may be caused by medical conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney disease, or liver disease. Dietary causes of elevated triglyceride levels may include obesity and high intakes of fat, alcohol, and concentrated sweets.


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a place for zinesters - writers and readers
A group for people in the Midlands who make zines. We are friendly and organize meetups and events. Next one's in Birmingham.
Location: Midlands, England.
Members: 40
Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2016
This group does not have any discussions yet.
Finished a new issue of 'The Screever' (based in the West Midlands) if anyone's interested. Pics are up on my profile now. It's only a quid from here: http://glassofspit.bigcartel.com/product/the-screever-issue-9
Or trades are very welcome; just drop me a message :) oh and we're in the following places too if you fancy following us:
Instagram @thescreeverzine
Thanks a tonne! :)
Heya all, made a new issue of 'The Screever', with a bunch of interviews, reviews, a recipe for vegan gummy bears, and a bunch of other stuff; there's some more info and some photos on my profile. Drop me a message if you'd like one; trades are very welcome! :)
Howdy fellow Midlanders, this page seems a little quiet but I'd love to take part in some Midlanding meet-up, if only someone would start a discussion... anyway...
I'm putting together a poncho-come-zine-library this summer that I'm gonna tour around some of the UK's more generic-lit-fests to advocate DIY-publishing as a method of getting aspiring authors/writers/artists/whatevers to get their work out into the physical public domain and away from the ocean that is the internet. In the face of major publishers and profiteers, I hope to champion creativity and expressionism as a reason to distribute your work, rather than for the dolla.
I'm calling for ziners/zinesters to send me copies of their work so that I might wear their wares, to use as examples of the variety of creative work that you'll come across exploring the all-powerful zine. It will help to draw attention to the artists included (I'll keep contact info to point interested readers in the right direction), as well as encourage more into the community. Whether your art is the zine itself – or you use it as a medium to get your work across, whether your zine-making is politically charged or whimsical nonsence, I want to see it and use it to demonstrate the many splinters that this medium consists of. I'll be sticking around England probably this summer, but I'd love to get work from around the world, in any language and targeting any demographic.
I'm getting materials together now for an event I'm attending in a months time, so the sooner you could send your work my way, the sooner I can start showing people how shit-hot you are. In return (include your mail address somewhere) I'll be sending out copies of my short-story zine's to those who want them (there also available here: irreverentink.bigcartel.com where I waffle on more about what I'm trying to do). Please get in touch with us through the site, or @apstwatter, or skip cordialities and send stuff straight to:
Irreverent Ink
123 Josiah Rd
I'll try and tweet reviews of what I'm sent, and equally would appreciate all the plugs. Much love and many many high fives.
Alex/Irreverence Inc./Irreverent Ink
Hey Midlands Zinesters! I'm running a zine fair! (Sorry if you're running into this post a lot, I just want to get it seen!)
Wrexham Mini Zine Fest, Saturday 23rd May, Undegun Arts Space, 11 Regent Street, Wrexham, North Wales… get on the train and let's all hang out!
There are still tables & we would love to have you!
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The Long awaited issue 5 of Hand Job is now available for you to buy!
The contributors copies will be in the post tomorrow. We know that everyone will love it as it is the biggest and best to date. Get one now and feed your addiction.
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A Closer Look for Kids
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Until Sun Dec 13 2015
- Free
Not yet rated
Time Out says
Wed Jun 23 2010
This weekend activity gives youngsters a tour of MoMA's permanent collections and temporary exhibits. Little ones are encouraged to voice their opinions about what they dig (Mom and Dad can, too). In October, they'll focus on different mediums and techniques in How'd They Do That? Materials and Process. Tickets will be distributed on the day of the program, beginning at 10am, at the information desk in the museum's main lobby. Ages 5 to 10.
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Venue details
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 11 W 53rd St
Midtown East
New York
- Cross Street:
between Fifth and Sixth Aves
- Venue phone:
- Venue website:
- Opening hours:
Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 10:30am–5:30pm; Fri 10:30am–8pm.
- Transport:
Subway: B, D, F, M to 47–50th Sts–Rockefeller Ctr; E, M to Fifth Ave–53rd St
- Price:
$25, seniors $18, students $14, children under 16 free. For discounts, order tickets in advance at moma.org. Fri 4–8pm free. Film tickets free with museum admission; screenings-only admission $12, seniors $10, students $8, children under 16 free.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- 11 W 53rd St
Midtown East
New York
- 212-708-9400
- moma.org
- 40.761418,-73.977757
- 11 W 53rd St
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
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Museums & Attractions. Art & design. Art. Things to Do. Family life
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Famous artworks. Feed your brain. Hip factor. Kids
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