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Kubuntu Precise Tips
Tips & Tricks
Search my computer
- See this Kubuntu forums thread for a discussion of methods to search your computer for a file.
Strigi / Nepomuk / Akonadi
Nepomuk is a background indexing service that examines files and stores information about them in a database. It takes CPU cycles to run. Akonadi stores PIM (personal information, e.g. address books, etc.) and is also available to a search query. Strigi is the client application that accesses the index database to perform a search. It is accessed as the "Search" bar of the Dolphin file manager or of the Konqueror browser. To turn the services on or off or to adjust the cache/database size:
- K menu -> Settings -> System Settings -> Advanced -> Desktop Search
Disable AkonadiTray
The KDE Plasma / System Tray widget AkonadiTray does not display correctly on my system. (I do not use Akonadi and have it turned off, but AkonadiTray appears anyway.) The solution is to merely rename the akonaditray module:
sudo mv /usr/bin/akonaditray /usr/bin/akonaditray.bak
Other search apps
These apps do not rely on an index database (so that the CPU-intensive indexing apps can be turned off). However, they therefore take longer to examine the computer during a search.
- KFind, for KDE4 ( sudo apt-get install kfind )
- Searchmonkey, which is Gtk-based ( sudo apt-get install searchmonkey )
Change to black Panel bar
To change from the default blue "Air" Panel bar (Taskbar) to the black "Oxygen" Panel bar (Taskbar):
- K menu -> System -> System Settings -> Appearance -> Workspace -> Oxygen -> Apply
Mute or change notifications (alerts)
- Notifications (alerts) can be disabled:
- K Menu -> System -> System Settings -> General -> Notifications -> Player Settings -> No audio output (ticked) -> Apply
- Notifications for events can be set (or muted) individually:
- K Menu -> System -> System Settings -> General -> Notifications -> Applications -> Event source ->
Change notification widget style
The new style of the Notifcation Widget for the System Tray (which looks like an arrow) can be reverted to the old style (a circle).
- KDE Cashew (upper right corner) -> Unlock Widgets
- -> <right-click> on System Tray (Panel Bar) -> System Tray Settings
- -> Entries -> Notifications: Always Visible -> OK
- -> Display: Notifications (unticked) -> Apply -> Display: Notifications (ticked) -> OK
- KDE Cashew (upper right corner) -> Lock Widgets
Unfortunately, this has to be done every time the system is restarted.
Automatic user login
- To accomplish this (yet still require a user password):
- K Menu -> System -> System Settings -> Login Manager -> Convenience -> Enable Auto-Login (ticked) -> Lock session (ticked)
- -> Pre-select user: Specified: Choose primary user
- This ought to be combined with a password-protected screensaver.
Autostart a program at bootup
Any program (or script) can be made to Autostart at bootup by creating a symbolic link to that program (or script) in the ~/.kde/Autostart folder.
For example, to start Firefox at bootup, create a symbolic link:
sudo ln -s /usr/bin/firefox ~/.kde/Autostart
Programs and scripts can also be added to the Autostart menu using System Settings:
- K menu -> Settings -> System Settings -> Advanced -> Autostart -> Add Script... or Add Program
Choose Bootup/Startup services
Run a script from a menu item
It is possible to place a short script in a menu item / shortcut to answer an interactive query (such as a password query). Here is an example that is used to enter a password during an SSH negotiation. First, install the utility expect:
sudo apt-get install expect
The use a command in the Menu Item / Shortcut similar to:
expect -c 'spawn ssh -l sshuser -L 5900:127.0.0.1:5900 remoteserver.remotedomain.org -p 22 ; expect assword ; send "sshpassword\n" ; interact'
In this example the password sshpassword is returned when the ssh program requires a password. Expect waits for some text to be displayed in the command-line terminal then returns text in return. The Menu Item must be "Run in terminal", therefore.
KDialog (User interface for scripts)
KDialog allows user input to scripts. This allows the automation of tasks with the option of user input during those scripts.
SHC (Encrypt scripts)
SHC is a simple script compiler that will convert a script into a binary, obscuring the code (and passwords, etc.). Usage instructions are here. Install by adding the Debian Etch repository:
sudo add-apt-repository 'http://archive.debian.org/debian etch main'
then install the shc package:
sudo apt-get install shc
Run Command
You can run any application in your path using the Run Command. Right-click on the Plasma Icon in the upper right of your desktop to find the command. You can also use Alt+F2.
Add Menu items to Desktop or Panel
To copy a program icon to the desktop or panel bar, you must first unlock widgets:
- Widget icon (upper right corner of desktop) -> Unlock Widgets
then right-click on any menu item in the K menu and select "Add to Desktop" or "Add to Panel". You can move the icon anywhere you desire and then re-lock the widgets.
For example, I like to have the icon for Konsole (the command-line interface terminal) in my Panel bar (since I like to work in the command-line interface frequently). I therefore right-click on K menu -> System -> Konsole then choose "Add to Panel".
Restore the Task Manager bar
It is easy to remove the Task Manager bar accidentally and find yourself with an empty desktop. Here's how to restore it to its default state at installation:
- If you have accidentally erased your Task Manager bar completely, add it again from the Plasma icon in the upper right corner of your desktop. You can drag your Task Manager bar anywhere you want using the "handle" on the edge of the bar (which pops up unless you have the widgets locked).
- Right-click on the Task Manager bar -> Panel Settings to configure it. You will notice a configuration bar that will pop up. While this is displayed you can drag things around the Task Manger bar how you like them. You can also change the dimensions of the Task manager bar using the arrows, and can choose the centering options for the Task Manager bar.
- You can also (re-)add widgets to the Task Manager bar using the Add Widget option on this configuration bar as well. (Note: This is different from the Add widgets option found in the Plasma icon in the upper right corner of your desktop, which adds widgets to your desktop, not to the task manager bar).
- The original default task manager bar at installation included the "Applications Launcher (traditional menu based)" widget, the "Digital Clock" widget, the "Pager" widget, the "Task Manager" widget, the "System Tray" widget, and the "Trashcan" widget. Add whichever ones you have accidentally removed, then drag them around the Task Manager bar into desired positions.
- Close the configuration bar when you are done by clicking on the red X.
Move Notifications widget from System Tray to Panel bar
The Notifications widget developed a bug after Precise 12.04 and now has become ill-behaved when enabled in the System Tray. The solution is to disable it in the System Tray and to instead add notifications as a standalone widget on the Panel bar:
- Remove Notifications from the System Tray:
<Right-Click> on the System Tray to enter System Tray Settings -> Extra Items -> Notifications: <Unticked> -> Ok
- Add the Notifications Widget to the Panel:
<Right-Click> on the Panel bar -> Add Widgets... -> Notifications -> <Double-Click to select and add to Panel>
- Move the newly added Notifications Widget to the desired location on the Panel:
<Right-Click> on the Panel bar -> Panel Settings -> <Slide Notifications widget to desired location>
Restore Konqueror as Default File Manager
- K-menu -> Run (or use the "Run command..." option from the Plasma Icon in the upper right corner of your desktop).
- Open KDE components -> File Associations -> inode
- Choose directory. In the right part of the window, change the application preference order so that Konqueror would be the first app in the list.
- Do the same with system_directory.
Remove Konqueror temporary thumbnail files
When browsing files locally, Konqueror builds up thumbnails of the images viewed. To remove these thumbnails, from the command line terminal Konsole:
cd ~/.thumbnails/normal rm -rf *.png cd ~/.thumbnails/large rm -rf *.png
- Note: You can substitute /home/user for ~, if you choose, where user is your username.
Screen snapshot
- Ksnapshot is normally used.
Turn off Hot Keys
This is the most evil option on any operating system, in my opinion. A mis-stroke enables any number of random events. Unfortunately, this problem is pervasive in operating systems and is difficult to turn off.
- K menu -> System -> System Settings -> Advanced -> Input Actions -> General Settings -> check "Disable KHotKeys daemon"
- K menu -> System -> System Settings -> Advanced -> Input Actions -> Gestures Settings -> check "Disable mouse gestures globally"
If you wish to be selective about it (this doesn't often work, however), start by disabling unnecessary desktop hotkeys.
- K menu -> System -> System Settings -> Keyboard & Mouse -> Keyboard Shortcuts
Also, you may want to deactivate linking gestures to sticky and slow keys:
- K menu -> System -> System Settings -> Accessibility -> Activation Gestures -> uncheck "Use gestures for activating sticky keys and slow keys"
Note: You probably will have to disable hotkeys in many applications, as well.
- Hotkeys from the Synaptics Touchpad can be selectively turned off using this information from the Ubuntu documentation.
Activate Suspend or Hibernate
Power Management settings can be accessed:
- K Menu -> System -> System Settings -> Power Management
Turn off Device Notifier
The Device Notifier is the pop-up that appears when you attach a new removable device, such as a USB, CD/DVD, or removable hard-drive. The default behaviour is to automatically mount the device in the Dolphin file manager, but in addition the Device Manager presents a list of options for the device that are set in K Menu -> Settings -> System Settings -> Device Actions. Those options can be edited there, or the Device Notifier pop-up can be disabled altogether:
- <right-click> on the System Tray icon in the Panel bar (looks like a triangle) -> System Tray Settings
- -> Display -> Extra Items: Device Notifier -> unticked -> OK
Associate default applications
- To assign the default DVD player (make sure you have enabled DVD playback capability first:
- K menu -> System -> System Settings -> Advanced -> File Associations -> x-content -> video-dvd -> Applications Preference order -> Add...
- then choose your favourite media player. There are similar options for Blu-Ray (video-bluray) and HD DVD (video-hddvd). Set each individually.
- To assign the default player for playing mpegs (or other video formats):
- K menu -> System -> System Settings -> Advanced -> File Associations -> video -> mpeg -> Applications Preference order -> Add...
- then choose your favourite media player. You can do this for a host of video file formats, including .wmv (x-ms-wmv, or Microsoft WMV format), .flv (x-flv, or Flash video), quicktime, and so on.
- To assign .pls audio streams to play through Audacious:
- K Menu -> System -> System Settings -> Advanced -> File Associations -> audio -> x-scpls -> Applications Preference order -> Move Audacious to the top (or Add... it).
- Make sure *.pls appears in the Filename Patterns section.
Associate files using Dolphin file manager
- You can also associate files using the Dolphin file manager:
- Right-click on a file -> Open with ... -> Known Applications ->
- choose the application to associate with the file
- -> Click: "Remember application association for this type of file"
- Right-click on a file -> Open with ... -> Known Applications ->
- Example:
- From Dolphin, right-click on musicfile.mp3 -> Open with... -> Known Applications ->
- choose Audacious
- -> Click: "Remember application association for this type of file"
- From Dolphin, right-click on musicfile.mp3 -> Open with... -> Known Applications ->
- Now all .mp3 files will be associated with Audacious.
How to use network options in Dolphin file manager
- Open the "Network" icon in Dolphin.
- A network folder can also be mounted in the left navigation pane for repeated quick access. For example, a Samba (Windows-type) network folder located at a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.177 can be added:
- Dolphin -> <right-click> on the left panel -> Add entry...
- -> Label: Network folder -> Location: smb://192.168.0.177
How to mount a camera in Dolphin file manager
- See this section.
Use Windows-appearing fonts
Users who switch to Kubuntu from Windows may notice subtle differences between the default fonts in Kubuntu and those in Windows. The Microsoft Core Fonts can be installed as part of the kubuntu-restricted-extras package, or separately:
sudo apt-get install ttf-mscorefonts-installer
Most default fonts in Windows are Times New Roman. You can select the Times New Roman fonts in applications like Firefox to make them appear like Windows. However, the Deja Vu font in Kubuntu mimics the Times New Roman font closely, and has been found to be desirable for most users.
Run a Gnome desktop from Kubuntu
It is possible to install the GTK-based Gnome desktop (the default in Ubuntu) in Kubuntu.
apt-get install ubuntu-desktop
There is a risk of software bloat and some incompatibilities between modules when doing this. At login, you can choose (as an option) whether to start the KDE (Kubuntu) desktop or the Gnome (Ubuntu) desktop. Nevertheless, when there are two modules trying to perform the same function (one from each desktop), it is possible to have conflicts.
Filenames with spaces
- Filenames or folder names with spaces in them should be enclosed with quotation marks (" "). For example, to change to a directory named "This Dir" or "/home/This Dir", use the command:
cd "This Dir"
- or
cd /home/"This Dir"
- Alternatively, a space in a filename or folder name can be preceded with a backslash. For example, to change to a directory named "This Dir" or "/home/This Dir":
cd This\ Dir
- or
cd /home/This\ Dir
Root user tasks
- Many tasks in (K)Ubuntu must be accomplished with root user (superuser) privileges. For many simple tasks, temporary root superuser are achieved using the "kdesudo" command (or the "sudo" command for command-line functions). A user must be in the "sudo" group to use kdesudo or sudo. See this section about adding/changing user groups.
- A user may open a file manager (such as Dolphin) with root user (superuser) privileges. See this section.
- A service menu may be installed in Dolphin that allows many tasks to be accomplished with root user (superuser) privileges. See this section regarding the "Root Actions Servicemenu."
- A user in the "sudo" group may become the root user. To do so, a password for the root user must already have been set. See this section. This is not recommended for routine usage.
- For some tasks (such as installing packages from the Muon package manager) the system will present a list of users in the "sudo" group. Any user in the list can be chosen and the password for that user entered in order to complete the task.
Software Troubleshooting
Manually edit menus
The Kmenuedit program has quirks and may create a menu that has extraneous entries. To manually edit the KDE menu:
kate ~/.config/menus/applications-kmenuedit.menu
where ~ refers to /home/user
(K)Ubuntu Lucid has Python2.6, yet many apps (including GoogleApps) require Python2.5. To install Python2.5 from a PPA repository, see the instructions at the PPA repository.
Amarok Troubleshooting
Amarok permissions error on Amarok startup
If you get a permissions error when launching Amarok, try the following:
sudo chown -R user /home/user
- Note: Replace user with the actual username. This command changes the owner of the folder /home/user to user. -R means "recursively", i.e. including all subfolders.
Linux is largely a community of volunteers and as such represents one of the largest altruistic efforts on earth. This includes companies who decide to contribute their own software into the public domain for free use. The continued success of sharing depends on licenses that keep software free and usable for anyone who wants to use it. However, there must be a method for Linux users and developers to make money, as well. Licensing helps protect each of these efforts. See the Wikipedia Free Software Licensing article and the GNU operating system licensing page for more complete information.
- Kubuntu Derivatives do not need a license, according to its developer. See this blog article.
GPL license
The GPLv3 license (and the Affero GPLv3 license for network-based software) intends that the software module or package is free to use in any environment, and furthermore, any software that relies on that GPLv3-licensed module must in turn also be completely free. Commercial and proprietary software packages can't use or incorporate GPLv3-licensed modules.
LGPL license
The Lesser GPL license intends that the software module or package is free to use in any environment, including in commercial and proprietary software packages. This allows companies to develop proprietary packages which includes LGPL-licensed modules, from which they can make a profit. The disadvantage is that their products (which benefit from the LGPL-licensed modules) are not required to be in the public domain in turn. (Many companies often later donate their entire package into the public domain, however, after they no longer make a profit from them.)
ODbL license
The ODbL (Open Database License) is a "share alike" open license intended for databases.
Apache license
The Apache license has been around a long time. It is compatible with the GPLv3 license, but, unlike the GPLv3 license, it does not require modified software to retain the Apache license. In other words, Apache-licensed software can be modified and the modified software then made proprietary (and therefore not returned to the open source community).
BSD license
The BSD license is similar to a public domain license. There are currently many confusing iterations of the BSD license, however, mostly regarding attribution notices and advertising that is required to be provided along with any software derivatives. The BSD license allows the option of propagation of either (otherwise-licensed) free open source restrictions or proprietary restrictions. It therefore allows a mix of (otherwise-licensed) proprietary modules and open sourced-licensed modules to co-exist in the same package. This flexibility has made the BSD license popular with complex distributions (such as the (BSD Unix-based) Mac OS X operating system, for example).
Creative Commons licenses
Espoused by many large public-domain projects, there are a variety of Creative Commons copyright licenses for different scenarios. Many variations impose "non-free" limitations and versions prior to version 3 were denounced by several large open-source projects; particular variations of this license must be examined closely.
Proprietary licenses
There is a vast array of proprietary licenses, all different. You never know what your limitations for software are unless you read every word. Most are attempts by lawyers to have an opportunity to create a lawsuit in the future. Some may be called "free" licenses but have many limitations which you will not be aware of until you are in the middle of a lawsuit. No license outside of the GPLv3 license is recommended. Be careful when committing your organization to a mission-critical software package with a proprietary license. Also see this outstanding article on the Open Source Enterprise Trap.


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Paula Deen: I'm 'fighting to get my name back'
Paula Deen compares herself to openly gay football player Michael Sam in a new interview that's raising eyebrows.
The celebrity kitchen personality, whose empire was rocked last year after she admitted to past use of the N-word, tells People that she's "fighting to get my name back" after the scandal, which left her feeling as though "my world was crashing down."
Deen draws a comparison between herself and Sam, the University of Missouri star who made headlines earlier this month when he came out ahead of the NFL Draft.
"I feel like 'embattled' or 'disgraced' will always follow my name," she says to the magazine. "It's like that black football player who recently came out. He said, 'I just want to be known as a football player. I don't want to be known as a gay football player.' I know exactly what he's saying."
Deen's choice to draw a parallel between a black athlete risking his professional future by coming out with her own reputation repair following a racism controversy is striking many observers as… odd.
What do you think?
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Welcome to Ars Technica's Windows 8 deep dive. This page is where you'll find the various explorations of Windows 8 and related technologies that we conduct over the next several days. You can find those articles listed in reverse chronology below.
Windows 8 is a truly significant undertaking. So much so that when we sat down many months ago to plan our coverage of Windows 8, we quickly decided that rather than writing one monolithic review, we would do a series of investigations, knowing that interest in Windows 8 would be widely varied depending on where and how our readers interact with it. Some might be focused on the user interface, others on gaming performance, still others on what Windows 8 offers to the enterprise. And many of you will want it all. We are happy to say that we plan to provide the most depth and breadth of Windows 8 coverage you will find anywhere. And we have already kicked that off with our in-depth exploration of WinRT, as well as our extensive review of the Microsoft Surface tablet.
At the very end of this list you will find a brief Q&A on our approach.
No support? No problem! Installing Windows 8 on a Mac with Boot Camp
Old and missing drivers are an issue, but we'll hook you up with what you need.
Windows 8 basics: Tips, tricks, and cures
How to abolish what you don't like and customize the rest.
Going to work with Windows 8 Enterprise
Are Windows to Go and tweaks to enterprise features enough to justify upgrading?
Microsoft sold 4 million Windows 8 upgrades in three days
New apps from Twitter, Dropbox on the way to Windows Store.
Review: Windows 8 core apps OK for tablets, disappointing on desktops
Messaging, people, and calendar apps filled with promise, bugs, and limitations.
Better on the inside: under the hood of Windows 8
Windows 8's UI is eye-catching, but there's improvement under the hood as well.
Music and Video in Windows 8: a work in progress
Promising first steps, but latest offerings don't always play well with others.
Storage Spaces explained: a great feature, when it works
Windows 8's new storage features can be quite useful, but caveats abound.
The new and updated games of Windows 8
That's right—Minesweeper now has an adventure mode.
Review: Bing Apps are fast, slick, and responsive
With Windows 8, Bing isn't just search—it's an app. A lot of apps.
A visual tour of Windows 8
From login window to a kinder, gentler BSOD, the Windows UI has been overhauled.
Gentlemen, start your benches: Measuring Windows 8's performance
Windows 8 is just as fast (and sometimes faster) than its predecessor.
Windows, reimagined: A review of Windows 8
Windows 8 is a study in compromises. Do its two halves form a coherent whole?
The Windows 8 upgrade install experience
If you take good care of your PC, you might not need to do a clean install.
Microsoft's first stab at a tablet: Surface reviewed
Does Redmond have what it takes to be a tablet manufacturer?
My kingdom for some apps: The Asus VivoTab RT review
An otherwise decent Windows RT tablet is hobbled by a lack of software.
Turning to the past to power Windows' future: An in-depth look at WinRT
With Windows 8 and WinRT, everything old is new again.
Q. Why didn't you just make this one big article? You did that with OS X.
A. Our OS X reviews are written by one man, the infamous John Siracusa. Our Windows coverage is being handled by a team of people who are interested in Windows 8, and we are seeking a broader perspective on Windows 8 than we do on OS X.
Q. Why are you using this big billboard style to promote the articles?
A. It was important to us that we roll out our coverage over just 7 days or so, but we realized that we are going to have many articles run in that time frame, and our years of experience in publishing shows us that the closer something is to the top of the page, the more people catch it and read it. As we were discussing how to promote multiple features at one time, we decided to tip our hat to Windows 8 and its new user interface, because it seemed appropriate.
Q. Are you going to write as many words as you did on This, That, or The Other?
A. For some reason, a small set of readers seems to believe that fairness can only be measured in words. We do not judge our content by the number of words written. Our authors write as much as they feel as is appropriate, and our editors may or may not ask for more. The length of an article really has nothing to do with anything other than the article itself.


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WATCH: Fifth Harmony returns to 'X Factor'
Listen to Fifth Harmony on iHeartRadio
Fifth Harmony returned to the "X Factor" stage on Thursday's results show, performing "Me and My Girls."
The girl group placed third last seasonafter being formed by Simon Cowell from individual contestants.
Next year they'll stay within the "X Factor" family, going on tour with judge Demi Lovato.
Check out the video below!
Fifth Harmony ~ The X Factor Results by HumanSlinky


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Rihanna upset after fans throw food onstage during concert
Listen to Rihanna on iHeartRadio
Apparently Rihanna doesn't take kindly to being pelted with food while she's performing. At a concert in Manchester on Tuesday, the singer stopped to scold at least one fan who seemed to have thrown a bag of chips on stage, fittingly, during her performance of "Rude Boy."
Fan footage posted to YouTube caught the moment, in which Rihanna walked up to the edge of the stage to tell the food-throwers that "there's a good crazy and there's a bad crazy." Visibly annoyed, she tells them to cut it out and tries to poke fun at the stunt, saying "Really, chips?"
The European leg of Rihanna's "Diamonds" tour has been met with some criticism from fans, as the star has arrived hours late to shows on several occasions.
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20 Top Things to Do in Indiana
Top attractions in Indiana
Sports and speedways long have been associated with Indiana, but other sides of the Hoosier State add appealing dimension.
Indianapolis has reinvented itself with pretty green spaces and cutting-edge museums, while striking landscapes survive beyond the state's patchwork of farms -- hulking sand dunes along Lake Michigan and pristine wilderness in the southern reaches (such as Brown County State Park, pictured at left).
Click ahead to find out about 20 of our favorite experiences in Indiana, from sampling the country life in northern Indiana's Amish country to treasure-hunting along Antique Alley east of Indy.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Five levels of interactive exhibits qualify as a must-see for visitors of all ages; plan to spend at least half a day at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The Take Me There: China exhibit gives you a chance to fly over the Great Wall of China and land in modern-day Beijing where you can learn to use chopsticks and play real Chinese instruments. Equally fascinating: the world's largest glass sculpture (a 43-foot tower by Dale Chihuly) and a moving exhibit about heroic children, including Anne Frank. (317) 334-4000; childrensmuseum.orgRelated Links
"Spirit of Jasper" train
The romance of rail travel returns to the southern Indiana countryside, where the beautifully restored Spirit of Jasper train takes summertime evening trips to the resorts at French Lick. Check the website for other train excursions, including 18-mile round-trip Ride and Dine trips. (812) 482-9229; spiritofjasper.com
Parke County's covered bridges
You'll find the nation's highest concentration of covered bridges (31!) in the Wabash River Valley, 55 miles west of Indianapolis. Maps from the Rockville visitors center show color-coded routes to the historical spans, many of which still are open to traffic. Another highlight: the annual Covered Bridge Festival in the fall. (765) 569-5226; coveredbridges.com
- Photo Courtesy of Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Indiana Dunes State Park
Yes, the surroundings are a bit industrial, but once you hit the sand, it's all sparkling Lake Michigan goodness. Most people come to Indiana Dunes State Park to swim or to slide down the huge dunes, some up to 100 feet tall. Inland, though, you'll find great trails. Check out the brochure that breaks down hour-, day- or week-long visits to the park (40 miles southeast of Chicago). (219) 926-1952; in.gov/dnr
- Photo Courtesy of Indiana Design Center
Carmel's Arts and Design District
Lavish new businesses in Old Town celebrate arts and style, while a snazzy interior design center in the Arts and Design District recalls Chicago's Merchandise Mart. And perfect acoustics and plush seats make the Palladium a must-do concert spot. (317) 571-2787; carmelartsanddesign.com
- Photo Courtesy of Indiana Historical Society
Indiana Experience
The Indiana Historical Society's impressive new Indiana Experience shares state history through technology and costumed interpreters. Three You Are There galleries create vignettes where visitors interact with interpreters; you might repair a 1924 Tin Lizzie or shop with 1945 rations coupons. Other exhibits include a swank Cole Porter room, where a singer croons the works of native son Porter; and Destination Indiana, a group of touch screen stations where visitors explore Indiana's 92 counties through stories. (317) 232-1882; indianahistory.org
- Photo Courtesy of Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Turkey Run State Park
Indiana's best all-around park (65 miles west of Indianapolis) has a large lodge; hiking trails through deep, wooded ravines; horseback riding; hayrides; and an impressive, year-round lineup of naturalist programming. Sugar Creek at Turkey Run State Park is great for fishing and canoeing (several liveries in the area provide rentals), but not for swimming. If you're itching for a dip, the Olympic-size pool at Turkey Run Inn fits the bill. (765) 597-2635; in.gov/dnr
Antique Alley
The towns along old US-40 east of Indianapolis harbor nearly 1,000 antiques dealers, earning the 60-mile stretch the nickname Antique Alley. The highway, known as the National Road, dates to the early 1800s, and some of the merchandise you'll find here is even older.
Richmond, Centerville and Cambridge City are home to the lion's share of shops, but Knightstown, Lewisville and other hamlets have plenty to offer, too. Businesses cater to girlfriends on antiquing road trips, with splurge-worthy pastries and comfy lodging. (800) 828-8414; visitrichmond.org
- Photo Courtesy of The Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Nappanee's Amish charm
Settled on the edge of north-central Indiana's Amish Country, Nappanee (population: 7,070) has a philosophy centered on the phrase "Embrace the Pace." The town has cultivated that spirit by supporting small businesses and an RV industry, and Amish and "English" neighbors live out the slogan in their daily interaction.
Nappanee's downtown has shops and restaurants housed in historic buildings, and family-owned shops pepper the countryside. More than 30 of these are featured on Nappanee's Shingle Shoppes Tour. Another big draw: the free Quilt Gardens Tour, showcasing colorful gardens and murals along a self-guided tour. (800) 250-4827; amishcountry.org
Brown County's arts and scenery
Seasoned shoppers know county seat Nashville (population: 769) as a great destination for cool boutiques, artsy finds and cooking with a Southern touch. But also come enjoy what inspired the area's first artist colonies a century ago: rolling hills and natural beauty. At Brown County State Park, secluded paths wind through the woods (left), and a panorama unfolds from just about every ridge. (800) 753-3255; browncounty.com
Columbus' architecture
Two-hour bus and walking tours highlight Columbus' striking architecture, including buildings by Eliel Saarinen, his son Eero Saarinen, I.M. Pei and other noted architects. (At left, visitors view Eliel Saarinen's First Christian Church and Henry Moore's Large Arch sculpture.) The hip, downtown Hotel Indigo perfectly complements the city's modernist spirit, and local restaurants hold progressive dinners and other special events. (800) 468-6564; columbus.in.usRelated Links
- Courtesy of IMS Photo/Dan Helrigel
Indy 500
This Memorial Day weekend race in Indianapolis stokes major adrenaline as 33 drivers fly around a 2.5-mile track at 220 mph. Even racing novices can appreciate the wow factor. Vatican City, Yankee Stadium, the Rose Bowl, the Roman Coliseum and Churchill Downs could all fit inside the track at the same time. A crowd of about 325,000 attends the Indy 500. (317) 492-8500; indianapolismotorspeedway.com
Monument Circle
In the center of downtown Indianapolis, Monument Circle includes the iconic 1902 Soldiers and Sailors Monument -- climb the steps or take the elevator to the top for a 360-degree view. Also nearby: an imposing collection of memorial buildings and landscaped open spaces including the Indiana War Memorial Museum, Indiana War Memorial Plaza, Veterans' Memorial Plaza, USS Indianapolis Memorial, University Park and American Legion Mall. in.gov/iwmRelated Links
Conner Prairie
Plan a day trip to this premier interactive history park sprawling across 800 acres in Fishers. Costumed interpreters at Conner Prairie play historically accurate roles in areas including an 1836 town and one of Indiana's first farms. Visitors can also rise 350 feet above the prairie at the 1859 Balloon Voyage.
Check the website for special events held throughout the year, such as the Prairie Plates dinners celebrating farm-to-table foods and craft drinks. connerprairie.org
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Most people don't come to Indianapolis with Native American and Western art in mind, but this jewel in White River State Park is absolutely worth a visit. The collections at The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art include ancient and modern art.
For a real deal, plan to visit in June when the Eiteljorg holds its annual Indian Market and Festival. A $13 ticket gets you admission to the museum and the fest, where Native American artists, storytellers, dancers and singers converge. (317) 636-9378; eiteljorg.org
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Bloomington's food scene
Bloomington (metro population: 185,000) offers a surprisingly diverse food scene. Indiana University students congregate at laid-back spots such as wrap shop Laughing Planet. More compelling, however, is the depth of Bloomington's dining scene, which relies heavily on local products. At eateries such as Farmbloomington, Restaurant Tallent and Scholars Inn, you'll find an array of intriguing dishes from saffron walleye to a pomegranate-kissed filet mignon.
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Santa Claus' family attractions
The big lure in this family-centric town is Holiday World and Splashin' Safari (left), with a plethora of colorful rides and slides that will elicit squeals from the backseat. (Grown-ups will cheer about the free pop, parking and even sunscreen.) In town, you can read kids' letters to Santa at the Santa Claus Museum or try frozen hot cocoa at Santa's Candy Castle.
But the area isn't all kitsch. Plan to visit a handful of Abe Lincoln sites, canoe on the Blue Riveror tour Marengo Cave. Lake Rudolph Campground provides RV rentals for newbie campers. santaclausind.org
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Falls of the Ohio State Park
What's the draw to Falls of the Ohio State Park across the Ohio River from Louisville? Fossils. Tons and tons of them preserved in a rock bed along the river. Visit the excellent museum first, so that when you're down on the rocks, you know your tubes from your tusks. (812) 280-9970; in.gov/dnr
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Winona Lake's renaissance
This seen-better-days resort town (120 miles north of Indianapolis) is, well, seeing better days. Rehabbed houses along a European-style canal at Winona Lake hold a handful of shops and galleries. Two pretty, art-filled parks beg for strolls or picnics, and on the lake, the luxe Blue Heron Guest House offers stunning views. (574) 268-9888; villageatwinona.com
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French Lick's Pete Dye Course
The designer's newest destination golf course at French Lick Resort hosted the 2010 PGA Professional National Championship. Memo to any golfer on the Pete Dye Course: Good luck keeping your focus on the game when 40-mile vistas of rolling Indiana countryside beg for attention. Golf packages available. (888) 936-9360; frenchlick.com


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Major Lazer reveals 'Apocalypse Soon' EP track list & tease Pharrell collab
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An apocalypse is coming soon - a Major Lazer apocalypse that is. The group is preparing to release their next EP "Apocalypse Soon" on February 25th and they have revealed the track list!
Diplo had previously announced the EP's collaborators including Pharrell, Sean Paul, Machel Montano, and more.
Check out the full track list below:
1. Aerosol Can (feat. Pharrell Williams)
2. Come On To Me (feat. Sean Paul)
3. Sound Bang (feat. Machel Montano)
4. Lose Yourself (feat. RDX & Moska)
5. Dale Asi (feat. Mr. Fox)
Major Lazer has also shared a preview of their Pharrell collab "Aerosol Can." Check it out below!
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The Browns have received permission to interview two respected defensive coordinators, Jim Schwartz of the Tennessee Titans and Steve Spagnuolo of the New York Giants.
The Tennessean reported that Schwartz had been given permission to talk to the Browns and Lions this weekend. According to the newspaper, those meetings were expected to take place in Nashville.To read more or comment...
Browns owner Randy Lerner will interview fired Jets coach Eric Mangini and New England vice president for player personnel Scott Pioli in the next 24 hours, a league source said Tuesday afternoon.
Both Mangini and Pioli began their NFL careers in Cleveland under coach Bill Belichick. Mangini started as a ballboy and public relations intern in 1994 and became a coaches assistant in 1995. Pioli broke in as a pro personnel assistant in 1992 and moved with the team to Baltimore as director of pro personnel in 1996.To read more or comment...
That last post? Forget it. The Browns have received permission from the Patriots to interview Scott Pioli. Just to clue everyone in on Pioli, he's the 43-year-old vice president of player personnel for the New England Patriots. That basically means he, along with head coach Bill Belichick, make all the personnel moves for the Patriots.
He's had that job since 2002. Prior to that, he held less significant personnel jobs with the Patriots. He got his big break in the NFL in 1992. It was then, while he was coaching the Browns, that Belichick hired Pioli as a pro personnel assistant.
Pioli won the NFL Executive of the Year Award from Pro Football Weekly in 2003 and 2007. In 2004, he won the same award from the NFL Players Association, the San Francisco Chronicle, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated and USA Today.
Coincidentally, Pioli is the son-in-law of Bill Parcells, another target of the Browns.
The Cleveland Browns will have the fifth overall pick in the 2009 draft. A partial list of the order was released by the league office this morning, with the final list coming later today.
1. Detroit
2. St. Louis
3. Kansas City
4. Seattle
5. Cleveland
6. Cincinnati
7. Oakland
8. Jacksonville
9. Green Bay
Romeo Crennel has been relieved of his duties as Browns head coach, the team just announced.
Crennel, 61, went 24-40 over four seasons and the Browns failed to reach the playoffs. On Sunday, he became the only full-time coach in team history to fail to beat Pittsburgh, going 0-8 after a 31-0 loss at Heinz Field.To read more or comment...
No, the Browns game Sunday is not entirely meaningless. In fact, it could matter a lot in the grand scheme of the franchise's future.
Why? Draft position, of course. Here's a look at the current top 10, with opponents' winning percentage in the final column:
1. Detroit Lions - 0-15 - .573 2. St. Louis Rams - 2-13 - .527 3. Kansas City Chiefs - 2-13 - .556 4. Cincinnati Bengals - 3-11 - 1 - .589 5. Seattle Seahawks - 4-11 - .496 6. Oakland Raiders - 4-11 - .516 7. Cleveland Browns - 4-11 - .562 8. Jacksonville Jaguars - 5-10 - .527 9. Green Bay Packers - 5-10 - .547 10. San Francisco 49ers - 6-9 - .451
So, after Sunday's game, the Browns could be picking anywhere between picks four and nine. Here are the opponents for teams four through nine this week:
Cincinnati - vs. Kansas City Seattle - @ Arizona Oakland - @ Tampa Bay Jacksonville - @ Baltimore Green Bay - vs. Detroit
My guess is that Cincinnati and Green Bay win, which would only move the Browns up one spot. Of course, the best scenario is if all those teams win and the Browns lose, which is conceivable considering the Buccaneers, Cardinals and Ravens might rest some of their players. And the Browns are just that terrible.
Then, with Kansas City, St. Louis and Detroit locked into the top three draft spots, assuming there is no trade and junior offensive tackle Andre Smith and quarterbacks Matt Stafford and Sam Bradford enter the draft, the Browns could have their pick of defensive players like cornerbacks Malcolm Jenkins and Vontae Davis or linebackers Rey Maualuga and Aaron Curry. And certainly any of those four could help this team.
But what does this all mean? The Browns are really, really terrible this year.
Don't forget, the chat will mercifully be back on Sunday to talk Browns football. Game time is at 1 p.m., so the chat will start at 12:45.
Browns receiver/returner Joshua Cribbs injured his right ankle running a pass pattern at practice Wednesday and left the field with trainer Marty Lauzon. Cribbs stopped, pushed off and came back to the ball, then came up limping.
A Browns spokesperson said Cribbs got the ankle taped and returned to practice, catching punts and participating fully.To read more or comment...
Browns tight end Darnell Dinkins confirmed a confrontation last week between quarterback Brady Quinn and defensive lineman Shaun Smith on a Monday morning appearance on Cleveland's WQAL FM-104 radio.
According to Christopher Maduri, senior vice president and market manager of WQAL, Dinkins said on the ''Wilde and Fee'' show that he did not witness the incident, but that something happened between Quinn and Smith. Dinkins said coach Romeo Crennel was upset and took care of the matter. Dinkins added that he saw a mark on Quinn's face.To read more or comment...
- Akron Beacon Journal (Patrick McManamon): Debacle defines a decade of disappointments - Akron Beacon Journal (Marla Ridenour): Lewis' milestone gets lost in defeat
- Canton Repository (Steve Doerschuk): Edwards forgives the fans for boos - Chronicle-Telegram (Brian Dulik): Browns know the score, but just can't figure out how to score - Cincinnati Enquirer (Mark Curnutte): Cornerback's 3 picks help pick up pace
- Dayton Daily News (Chuck Ludwig): Hall enjoys revenge on Edwards
- Plain Dealer (Mary Kay Cabot and Dennis Manoloff): Edwards vs. Ndukwe could blossom into North rivalry - Plain Dealer (Bill Livingston): As the Browns sink out of sight, so does Dorsey's NFL reputation
- What I'm saying today: I only saw bits and pieces of the game, fortunately. Ken Dorsey should not be an NFL quarterback. Romeo Crennel should not be an NFL head coach.
When you list the NFL's worst teams this season, you can officially include the Browns with the Chiefs, Lions, Raiders, Rams and Bengals.
Clear your throat and shout the tried and true Cleveland phrase: There is always next year!
INJURY UPDATE — The carnage continues to pile up for the depleted Browns, as tight end Steve Heiden's season came to a premature end in Monday's game after tearing his ACL and straining his MCL.
''It's kind of tough at the tight end spot particularly, when you're one [Kellen Winslow] and two [Heiden] are not playing for you,'' said Crennel, who noted the team will likely have to sign an untested tight end for depth. ''But two big guys rolled up on [Heiden]. When that happens, those ligaments give a little bit.''To read more or comment...
- Allentown Morning Call (Larry O'Rourke): Ex-Eagle Fraley thankful for his years in Philadelphia - Akron Beacon Journal (Marla Ridenour): Andra Davis content right where he is - Elyria Chronicle-Telegram (Scott Petrak): Past their prime (time): Browns don't give national TV audience much reason to care
- Philadelphia Inquirer (Phil Sheridan): Eagles lucky Browns play role of patsy - Philadelphia Inquirer (Bob Ford): The old McNabb is back - Plain Dealer (Mary Kay Cabot): McDonald's thefts are Browns' lone highlights - Plain Dealer (Terry Pluto): For forlorn Browns fans, all that's left is a slow, sad march to the finish - What I'm saying today: Absolutely pathetic. Forget the score. Forget the poor play. Romeo Crennel, in some fashion, is sabotaging part of the future of the Cleveland Browns. Because he is too stubborn, the Browns are not giving more playing to Martin Rucker, Beau Bell, Ahtyba Rubin or Alex Hall. What exactly are the Browns playing for, if not the future? Pride? That was gone long ago. Regardless of whether or not the Browns had someone who could be interim coach, Crennel should have been fired several weeks ago. Instead, the fans get to watch (and pay for) some of the worst football I've ever seen the last two weeks.
Oh, one other thing. The play of Brandon McDonald last night will look good on the stat sheet and probably be overlooked. He was terrible, outside of that first interception. The second one only came because it was tipped. Other than that, he was routinely beaten last night and missed tackles.
- Akron Beacon Journal (Patrick McManamon): Nothing else is working. Play Cribbs
- Akron Beacon Journal (Marla Ridenour): Great performance isn't good enough to satisfy Jackson
- Huntsville Times (Allan Taylor): Titans' fate still not clear
- Nashville Tennessean (Gary Estwick): Key returns offset Titans turnovers
- Nashville Tennessean (Joe Biddle): Brown-out wasn't just the lights
- Plain Dealer (Mary Kay Cabot): Dorsey blames 'execution' in struggles vs. Titans - Plain Dealer (Bill Livingston): In their reluctance to display some 'Flash," Browns prove how drab they really are
- What I'm saying today: That was ugly, but what did you expect? Well, you probably at least didn't expect Ken Dorsey to throw the ball 43 times. Or Jamal Lewis to have just seven carries for seven yards. Or for the Browns to win the turnover and penalty game, yet still not be competitive.
But, with this season, you have to expect the unexpected. And like it.
- Site note: We'll again have the live blog chat for Monday's game against the Eagles. Also, if you notice to the right, the Braylon Edwards dropped pass tracker has been removed for a cheery picture of Romeo Crennel. I like it and so should you.
At least one Yahoo! Sports blogger seems to think that way in his latest column. Michael Silver, take it away:
Browns quarterback Derek Anderson is headed to injured reserve after suffering a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee Sunday against Indianapolis.
Tuesday's MRI revealed the tear, but no surgery will be required. Anderson will wear a brace and is expected to recover in four to six weeks.To read more or comment...
- Akron Beacon Journal (Stephanie Storm): Another Browns quarterback bites the dust
- Akron Beacon Journal (Marla Ridenour): Defense does job, Browns still lose - Akron Beacon Journal (Patrick McManamon): Runaway train flies off track
- Colt Power (Fred Greetham): Browns hold Colts' offense down - Columbus Dispatch (Michael Arace): Crennel is a good guy with bad team - Indianapolis Star (Bob Kravitz): Pretty? Hey, looks aren't everything - Indianapolis Star (Mike Chappell): Browns bring out worst in Colts
- Morning Journal (Matt Goul): D hits new high
- Orange & Brown Report (Rich Passan): A vest too close
- Plain Dealer (Bill Livingston): Cribbs remains a lone bright spot for the 'best worst' Browns
- Plain Dealer (Mary Kay Cabot): Browns QB Anderson heard the jeers after injury
- Plain Dealer (Terry Pluto): Scribbles after another loss
- What I'm saying today: The fate of Romeo Crennel rests in the hands of Ken Dorsey. Incredible! Now the question is whether or not the Browns will win again at all this season. Sure, they still get the Bengals, but the Browns are starting a quarterback who was inactive two weeks ago.
Kamerion Wimbley had his second good game in a row, so there's that. Brandon McDonald finally looked like a starting cornerback again as well.
On the plus side, Luke and I are draftniks, so we'll probably have more content related to what the Browns should do in the future.


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Stephen Colbert replacing David Letterman on 'The Late Show'
Stephen Colbert is taking over "The Late Show" from David Letterman.
The news was announced on Wednesday.
Colbert and CBS have struck a five-year deal for him to take over for Letterman when the retiring legend leaves in 2015, although a final date has not been announced.
"Simply being a guest on David Letterman's show has been a highlight of my career," said Colbert in a statement. "I never dreamed that I would follow in his footsteps, though everyone in late night follows Dave's lead."
He added, "I'm thrilled and grateful that CBS chose me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth."
"Stephen Colbert is one of the most inventive and respected forces on television," said CBS President Les Moonves. "David Letterman's legacy and accomplishments are an incredible source of pride for all of us here, and today's announcement speaks to our commitment of upholding what he established for CBS in late night."
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Binge Drinkers Rule the World
A new study is giving some truth to Don Draper's whiskey-fueled success.
Titled Drinking to Reach the Top, the analysis shows that men and women who engage in more frequent heavy drinking occupy higher statuses within their friend groups. Set to be to be published in the October issue of Addictive Behaviors, it provides hard data to support what shows like Mad Men preach: Alcohol is a high achiever's kryptonite.
Dr. Tara Dumas, the lead author behind the study, recruited 357 young adults between May and July 2012, en route to bars in downtown Ontario with their friends. Using three different surveys, she and her three colleagues analyzed how much heavy-drinking episodes—both the number of drinks consumed and frequency of them—played into status. Their answer backed up Dumas' hypothesis: that more frequent drinking—consuming a larger number of drinks during one's episode—and engaging in more heavy drinking occasions in the past year, would be associated with higher peer group status.
"Research already demonstrates that young people use alcohol for social means…as a way of fitting in," Dumas tells The Daily Beast. "Our research further suggests that young people might be gaining social status benefits via their heavy drinking, or that higher social status might encourage riskier drinking practices among young people."
The results are an important indicator of how heavier drinkers are viewed in society. "Our measure of social status in this study is somewhat akin to social power within the friend group, with higher status group members being more popular and having more control over valuable group resources, such as group decisions," she says.
But the phenomenon did have a threshold. Participants who said they'd consumed more than 12 drinks in one sitting generally showed no more social clout—and, in some cases, less—than those who drank less.
The data adds to an earlier study of 1,600 college students published in 2012 by the American Sociological Association, which found that binge-drinking college students were generally happier than their counterparts. "Students, who are considered more socially powerful, drink more," said Carolyn L. Hsu, co-author of the study. "Binge drinking then becomes associated with high status and the 'cool' students on campus."
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Cory Monteith's name misspelled in Grammys Memoriam
Cory Monteith's name was misspelled during the 2014 Grammy Awards "In Memoriam" segment on Sunday night.
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The montage referred to the actor as "Cory Montieth," upsetting some "Glee" fans.
Gleeks immediately took to Twitter to point out the embarrassing gaffe, wondering why producers didn't take time to spellcheck Monteith's name.
The Canadian star died of a drug overdose on July 13.
#Grammys misspelled Cory Monteith's name during Memorial performance: pic.twitter.com/Eepjv9KOP7
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Cantor: In King's memory, let's rededicate ourselves to equality
Earlier this year, I brought my son Mikey along on a bipartisan civil rights pilgrimage through Alabama led by my colleague Congressman John Lewis. Our pilgrimage marked the 50th anniversaries of the desegregation of the University of Alabama, the Birmingham Children's Crusade, the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s letters from Birmingham Jail. Our final stop commemorated the 1965 march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma.
Together, we retraced the steps of heroes like Congressman Lewis, Dr. King, Rosa Parks, Dorothy Cotton, and so many others who paved the way for greater freedom and opportunity. It was their struggles and enormous sacrifices that helped transform our nation. Standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge alongside John Lewis — a man who continued Dr. King's call for equality when he helped lead the march across the bridge in the face of great danger — was a very moving moment and a stark reminder that our country must never forget its past as we strive to ensure a brighter future. Having Mikey with me served as a reminder of why these sacrifices are so important — so like generations before us, we may leave our children with a better country than was left to us.
As Dr. King said, "We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead." As we reflect upon the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, we should all rededicate ourselves to ensuring equality for every American and working together with common purpose to ensure a better future for our children.


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This is the handheld microscope that provides up to 500X magnification for small objects, displaying them on its built-in, flip-out screen. Only available from Hammacher Schlemmer, it is ideal for viewing stamps, coins, or serial numbers, its optics provide 20X - 200X optical magnification with up to 500X digital magnification. Eight built-in LEDs illuminate subjects while its manual focus sharpens images, which are captured by its 5 megapixel CMOS and displayed on a 3" TFT color LCD screen that provides 960 x 240 pixel resolution. Images can be stored as JPEGs at 2592 x 1944 resolution (AVI video stored at 640 x 480 resolution) and are saved onto a microSD card up to 16 GB (not included). It connects to a computer running Windows 8/7/Vista/XP or MacOS 10.6-10.8 with the included microUSB cable for downloading images and recharging; a three-hour charge provides up to four hours of operation. 5" L x 4" W x 1" D. (8 oz.)
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The best digital microscope!
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This is a fantastic product! I use it for examining antique lace and postage stamps. The level of magnification is awesome! 20-200x optical zoom with 500x digital zoom. The fact that you don't have to connect it to a computer makes it much easier to use, and the screen shows perfect details. The stand flexes forward, so you don't need to have the object directly below the stand. You can magnify without putting the lense right down on the object, but you get further magnification if you do. It has photo and video capabilities. The micro sd card allows you to transer easily to a computer, but there also is a connecting cable to transfer directly from the camera. I accidentally hit something which changed the image to black and white. It took me a while to figure out how to put it back into full color mode. A little reading of the instruction manual might help there, but I didn't find that part intuitive. I also couldn't tighten the stand enough to hold the camera rigid, so pressure on the photo button could cause some minor movement of the camera. I showed this to my friends, and they all placed orders too. Overall, this does everything I want and more.
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Best feature is the direct to TV connection. Computer feature is nice, but isn't necessary to view on a big screen. Attention Luddites!
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Great for seeing mites on leaves!
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Microscope body and the stand supplied had two different fitting types so I had to get a new stand that would fit the microscope. Apart from that everything was fine
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Awesome. Perfect for my son,a geologist.
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My son is a metal research geologist. He was using an eye loop and cell phone to try and line things up and photo. This is great for him. He was very excited to get it.
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This is a very creative product. I use it for my EBay.com photos.
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truly magnifies the view
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excellent for viewing fine details in pictures and photographs. But it's a nuisance to keep holding it. There should be some kind of tripod.
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Best magnifier ever !!!
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The absolute best magnifier I have ever bought. As a collector of many things, I constantly look for very small marks (think hallmarks) and dates on coins, etc. This magnifier brings an "in your face" type of magnification unobtainable with other hand held magnifiers. Highly recommended.
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WATCH: Taylor Swift performs with Carly Simon in Massachusetts
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Taylor Swift is performing with a '70s music legend. At her Foxboro, Massachusetts show Saturday night, the country-pop superstar welcomed Carly Simon to join her in singing the 1972 hit "You're So Vain."
Following the show Swift tweeted her excitement over performing with Simon, calling the experience "unreal." Taylor added that she "could not possibly look up to her more."
Got to sing 'You're So Vain' with Carly Simon at Gillette Stadium tonight!!!!! Unreal. I could not possibly look up to her more.— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) July 28, 2013
Taylor is said to be on board for a proposed film about Simon, Carole King, and Joni Mitchell. But Swift reportedly has the role of Mitchell in the movie, which is based on the book Girls Like Us.
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