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Trigonometry is a course in plane trigonometry for people who have a knowledge of geometry. While this class touches on applications in surveying, directional headings, graphing and vectors, it does not include spherical trigonometry for those interested in navigation. While in this class, you will:1. Analyze, sketch and apply the six trigonometric functions and polar equations using such principles as asymptotic, periodic, and reciprocal behavior, as well as plotting points generated by a table or electronic device.2. Model, evaluate and solve equations and real-world problems using inverse functions, the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines, technological tools, and algebraic techniques.3. State, verify and apply trig identities, including but not limited to reciprocal, co-function and Pythagorean identities, sum and difference identities, double- and half-angle identities.
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LibrePlanet 2014 to take place on March 22 and 23, 2014 in Cambridge, MA
LibrePlanet is the annual conference of the Free Software Foundation, and the theme of this year's event is "Free Software, Free Society."
LibrePlanet planning meeting: November 20
Planning for the next LibrePlanet conference is underway, but we need your help.
FSF campaigns manager speaks about free software at iD Programming Academy
Introducing new people to free software is an integral part of our mission at the FSF, so we were delighted when the director of a summer programming academy called and invited us to speak.
Introduction to the Command Line restocked!
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Interview with Andrew Ziem of BleachBit
This is the latest installment of our Licensing and Compliance Lab's series on free software developers who choose GNU licenses for their works.
FSF joins thousands in DC to tell NSA: "Stop Watching Us!"
On Saturday, October 26, 2013, the FSF joined more than three thousand privacy advocates in Washington, DC to call for an end to mass surveillance conducted by the NSA.

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The two educators' teams, some 30 teachers from Dekel School in Karmiel and A-Sallam School in Majd el-Krum, met on Tuesday November 15th in order to plan together the joint students' activity around healthy existence.
First the educators had their own conversation about the nature of healthy existence and nutrition and how they are guided by the Jewish and Muslim traditions.
Then they planned the activities of the students: designating groups of students that will research kinds of traditional foods as well as preparing a booklet on medicinal plants and how they were used traditionally and for what purposes. Each group of students will focus on the research of one plant and write an entry in the booklet, which will finally be published for all students and parents.
Each of the teachers will now return to his/her class and explain to the students the whole concept, so that they will have good understanding of the ideas and goals of this project and the way it integrates the Jewish and Arab culture and tradition, shows the common in healthy existence and brings the two communities closer together.
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Ayoo Angie – Big Momma Thang [Video]
Calgary, AB – On Jan. 21, Calgary's own hip-hop honey, Ayoo Angie, teamed up with Levente Kovacs (of LK Visuals) to bring us some fresh new visuals for the track "Big Momma Thang."
And for the record: Angie has the sassiest crew ever. Take a moment to appreciate how disgustingly boss those ladies look while they strut down Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary. All heads turning – am I right? Angie is very reminiscent of Foxy Brown. Except not. Because she's Ayoo Angie. Girl's got gnarly flow. And she embodies everything I love about femcees on the come-up. So now you know. Check out the video below.
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Hillary Clinton's book has roughly sold about 100,000 copies since its release, according to reports.
Officials with Clinton's publisher, Simon and Schuster, insist her book has fared well amid reports of weak sales, and that it's succeeded despite a dramatically altered retail landscape since her last memoir.
The book sold roughly 100,000 copies from Tuesday when it was released through the following Saturday, according to a Simon and Schuster source.
The source added that the book, titled Hard Choices, is debuting at No 1 on the Indie Bestseller List, which reflects sales at independent bookstores, Politico reported.
Jonathan Karp, the firm's president and publisher, said in a statement that they were confident that they have a major best-seller.


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Evaluation of Essential Surgical Skills-Emergency Maternal and Child Health (ESS-EMCH) Training by Assessing the Doctors' Practices
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified May 2009 by Child Advocacy International.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
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The aim of the proposed study is to determine if specific training in management of general, obstetric, neonatal and pediatric emergencies results in a change in practice of doctors working in emergency departments of public sector hospitals in three districts of Pakistan. The overall goal of the proposed study is to test the ability of a standard course (5-days training) to promote the provision of effective and evidence based practices in public sector hospital settings.
Condition | Intervention |
Sepsis Asthma Heart Failure Seizure Coma |
Behavioral: ESS-EMCH training |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor) |
Official Title: | Evaluation of Essential Surgical Skills-Emergency Maternal and Child Health (ESS-EMCH) Training by Assessing the Doctors' Practices in Pakistan |
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- To examine the ability of ESS-EMCH to change doctors' practices for managing obstetric, neonatal, and pediatric emergency care, including major trauma, in public sector hospital settings [ Time Frame: 1-2 months ]
Estimated Enrollment: | 24 |
Study Start Date: | May 2009 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | November 2009 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | August 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Experimental: Trained doctors
ESS-EMCH Training will be provided to doctors working in general emergency, pediatrics and obstetrics department in district hospitals.
Behavioral: ESS-EMCH training
The trainings of the ESS-EMCH programme are based on two well-tried and tested structured training methodologies of "Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS)" and "Management of Obstetric Emergencies and Trauma (MOET)".
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Ages Eligible for Study: | Child, Adult, Senior |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
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Cluster Randomized Trial ESS-EMCH Neonatal Maternal Life threatening emergency event |
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Sword Art Online: Leafa > Asuna
- Categories: Anime, News
- Date: Nov 11, 2012 07:59 JST
- Tags: Image Gallery, Internet, MMORPG, Oppai, Sword Art Online
similar to The Gleam Eyes
Considering his hardwork in SAO for 2 years (not to mention it was a DEATH GAME) I think his "cheating" ways is quite justifiable. One more thing.. he doesn't have time to make his way all over from Lv.1 again. Don't forget a f*cking shitty psychopath molester is goig to marry his woman in less than a week!!
Kirito is a fucking cheater. His spells are supposed to be illusions yet it actually turned him into an overpowered Gleameyes monster.
You know, when he FIRST logged into Altheim Online he already said he was a 'cheater'. Not intentionally, mind you, but all the same he's not playing to the same rules as everyone else. Still, he's a man on a mission that goes beyond the game. I think a few cheats are more than justified here.
It changes his form and shape.He kept his stats from SAO,which was around level 90+.Basically other than his form,nothing changed and the damage he did was the same he would have done with a sword.Only his reach and size got bigger,if anyone else did it they would just be a big target(also it scared the enemy because of his form which broke a formation they could have used to beat him regardless of size).
Actually, his spell didn't really "change him into a powerful monster" as much as it gave him such an appearance and increased attack reach. That his "unarmed" skill is maxed (or almost maxed, anyway) and thus his attacks in that form were powerful is another thing entirely.
Oh, come on. He cheated as soon as he logged in! You don't make a new character who could butcher experienced PVPers with a single stroke!
also if you've read the light novel, alfheim online bases the actual strength of each character with the persons real combat abilities and not with stats and saying that kirito has honed his abilities in combat for the 2 years(non stop) stay in sao would make him far superior than your average hardcore gamer (since basically there were times that he lacked sleep just to lvl up)
alfheim online has no lvl as other mmo the only thing that counts is the player skill and experience, so in that regard is more than normal that kirito can own veteran players at pvp, after all he was able to spar with suguha on even grounds skill-wise
No gifs of Kirito eating and killing everybody?
I'm disappointed
SanCom visitors don't come here for the hero who turns into a giant monster (we watch the episodes for that). We come here for the gifs of Leafa's bouncing tits and Yui's cute cheering.
Oh yeah i forgot that the writer only write about fapable stuff, while he write and fap at the same time
While everyone seems to be hating on Asuna... I personally can't wait to see them reunited again. >_<
Damn I hate the face art style in this anime...
Noone is interested in your hate. Show your love on the respective posts it belongs and keep your hate to yourself all of you.
Asuna > Sugu.
The fact that Asuna is, y'know, his loving waifu makes her the better imo.
Noone is interested in your hate. Show your love on the respective posts it belongs and keep your hate to yourself all of you haters. YOU are not welcome.
I guess in Japan 1st cousins aren't off limits.
For as long as both of their parents weren't siblings (either their respective mothers being sisters and fathers being brothers, or each other's mother being a sister to the other's father), it is allowed because there is no proof of it causing any sort of damage to the possible children.
Anyway, she doesn't know it's Kazuto, and she will back of when she finds out, so I don't see the point of your statement here.
Dear Sankaku.
I am really interested on 2ch opinion about SAO. Can you include a few trasnlations in Sao articles.
Meh, this anime is going to be forgotten in a couple of years.
Last pic - I don't quite understand, but NICE.
Kirito: ammm
Leafa: nooooooooo
Kirito: delicious :D
Leafa: bakaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa~
I love this
Lyz>Sillica>Leafa>Asuna. LYZ FOREVAH
bah, gun gale online has the best girl!
Sinon of course (^0^) my favourite character!! Can't wait to see her get animated!!
You mean trap-Kirito?


text: Disney, These Are Amazing ControllersLuke Plunkett6/22/10 4:30amFiled to: ControllersTronDisneyEpic mickey180EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Custom, third-party controllers can often be a disaster of cheap plastic and tacky design, but these peripherals for upcoming Disney games, manufactured by Performance Designed Products, are an exception to that sorry rule. Advertisement For Wii title Epic Mickey, this paintbrush and charging station are perfect for old-school Disney fans (if not discerning gamers), while for older, perhaps more serious types there are these Tron controllers for the 360, PS3 and Wii that are about as perfect for the franchise as you could hope for.The Tron stuff will be out later this Fall, and they're $50 each. The Epic Mickey Gear doesn't yet have a release date or price. PDP And Disney Team For Tron And Epic Mickey Controllers [Game Informer]Reply180 repliesLeave a reply


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Finding myself with a free afternoon in San Diego, I was compelled to check out the Mashed Potatoes pizza at URBN Coal Fired Pizza/Bar (the pie SD contributor, Erin Jackson, named as the most unusual pizzas she's eaten). Plus, being a bit of a pizza nerd, I was eager to see URBN's coal fire oven—one of only two in California (that I know of).
The pie's are a homage to owner Jon Mangini hometown of New Haven, Conn. Like the apizzas of Frank Pepe's and Sally's, URBN's pies are large, thin and served on sheets of wax paper in trays. But unlike Erin's review, during my visit the crust was charred deep into New Haven levels... aka delicious levels.
General Manager, Doug Ritz, assured me the mashed potatoes pizza is a New Haven style (a quick search through the Slice archives proved him right). More than starch-on-starch, the potatoes melt into a lightly whipped buttery air—something a predominantly dairy base can't do. The starchy structure cradles clouds of fresh mozzarella and crisp ribbons of bacon, which balance effortlessly on the thin pliable crust.
Like many great eatable discoveries, an alternative version of this pizza was developed during staff meal. The morning staff began tossing eggs on their pies, and so the Breakfast pizza was born. It began as a silent special, but its popularity earned it a spot on URBN's menu. Instead of bacon, the Breakfast pizza is topped with fresh slices of tomato, bell pepper laced through the mashed potatoes with ready-to-burst baked eggs on top. Served with a requisite side of hot sauce, this pizza is the perfect start to any day.
What You'll Need
- 1 portion of dough
- Aged Mozzarella
- Fresh Mozzarella
- Parmesan
- Bacon
- Mashed potatoes (made with the following, or use this recipe)
- Sour cream
- Half and half
- Lots of butter
- White pepper
- Salt
Alternative Breakfast Add-ons:
- Sliced tomato
- Bell peppers
- Eggs
URBN Coal Fired Pizza/Bar
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November 2009. Â I was working on a project with Jennie Webb and Laura Shamas. Â Laura had written a delightful play called Trapper Joan that was getting a staged reading at Theatricum Botanicum. Â We were rehearsing at Jules Aaron's house. Â Jennie and Laura announced they had "a scheme" and took me into the kitchen.
"You can totally say no," they began.
They were interested in doing a West Coast response to the controversial Sands Study released earlier that year. Â Someone needed to collect data on the LA theater scene — specifically, data that would reflect how frequently women's plays were produced (or, we later decided, "nurtured") in Los Angeles. Â This wouldn't be a money thing, though they did offer a small commission. Â It was to be a labor of love. Â Or principle. Â Or something.
A number of factors influenced my decision. Â (Spoiler alert: I said yes.)
For one thing, I have always been a feminist, though at different points of my life so far I have been more or less interested in describing myself using that word.
My great-grandmother was a suffragette.  In high school, a friend and I gave a long presentation on "˜the feminist movement.'  We re-enacted various important moments in women's history and looked into famous women writers of years past, even reading aloud part of a poem by Sappho.
I use the word "feminist" with my own definition, or rather, a definition that came up during a recent conversation with CáitrÃn McKiernan – a young soon-to-be-attorney who recently co-produced a play about Martin Luther King with the National Theatre in China.  (Crazy?  Yes.)  She and I were talking about her experiences there, and I asked her if she considers herself to be a feminist.
Me:Â "Modern feminism" — I don't pretend to be an expert or really even knowledgeable about the feminist movement… Â I'm in favor of strong women. Â But, um, would you say that you are a feminist? Â Do you self-identify as a feminist, or… How do you feel about the word and do you think it applies to you?
CáitrÃn: Oh my, I've had this conversation…  I think it's an excellent question.  I think that so many women of our generation have kind of eschewed that term– tried to distance themselves from it.  But if being a feminist means believing that women should be equal with men, then I'm down.
Women's rights have always been important to me — and I don't think it's just because I'm a woman. It's because I was fortunate enough to be raised by a family in an environment that promoted equality. Unfortunately, the rest of the world– even the rest of the country– has not been so lucky. This saddens me. There are a number of traits associated with women. True, this could be called / is stereotyping. But until our minds are reconfigured, stereotyping will continue to exist.
What is too bad, though, is when women are lumped together in a group and the stereotyping is used specifically against them — to harm them, or to harm them indirectly by overlooking them.
This past year, a number of things have happened that have reminded me how necessary this kind of work, and this kind of group [LA-FPI], is.
While we may be in 2011, and while we may have "come a long way," in a lot of ways we are still comparatively in the dark ages when you think of where we'd like to be. I'm not talking about the Equal Rights Amendment..
I'm talking about what Theresa Rebeck experienced.
I'm talking about the Ovation Awards and the LA Weekly Awards.
I'm talking about the Wasserstein Prize.
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As time moves on and technology advances, I find myself with an overwhelming desire to pull back on the reigns a bit. I love the web and all the opportunities and advancement it represents, but I also really love the simplicity and beauty of paper. I've thoroughly enjoyed embracing and supporting a wide range of smaller print publications, and I'm glad to have a new one to add to that list: 3191 Quarterly.
3191 began almost five years ago as "Year of Mornings" with Maria Alexandra Vettese and Stephanie Congdon Barnes. Maria and Stephanie lived on opposite coasts (Portland, ME, and Portland, OR) and decided to document the way they started their mornings and then later, their evenings. I've loved watching their collaboration grow, and I'm thrilled to have a new way to watch its progression. 3191 Quarterly is now offering subscriptions for the 2011/2012 season (with one full issue free) until December 11th. After that, the subscriptions will close for the year, so if you're looking for a creative gift idea for a friend or just a nice way to treat yourself to something special in the mail, click here to check out 3191 Quarterly and order a subscription ($99). I'm especially excited for their "At Home" section, which will now appear in every issue. Congrats to MAV and Stephanie on five years of great ideas and beautiful photos. xo, grace
More images from 3191 Quarterly continue after the jump . . .
I really like this idea, a really simple concept but it's so nice. I feel the need every now and then to buy something in print as well, it's so easy to get everything online that buying books and magazines becomes novel… Nice to be able to keep it too :-)
This looks like a lovely magazine, and the original concept (sharing how they spent their mornings and evenings) is so meaningful . . . (I wonder if I could put together a small book like that amongst my friends?) I particularly like the look of that (children's?) bedroom with the map and stuffed animal — lots of nice texture.
A chalkboard, cyanotype and leaf rubbing! An inspiration board after my own heart!
I really like this idea, I feel the need every so easy to get everything online. I particularly like the look of that bedroom with the map and stuffed animal — lots of nice texture.
i like this designs very prity.
I am so excited to hear that they still have this going. Stephanie and MAV had some of the very first blogs I ever read…I feel like that was so long ago!….and I remember being so excited about 3191 when it first started. What a fun adventure!


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I'm trying to decide whether to keep my Meelectronics A151 IEM's or change/upgrade to something else. Let me discuss what earphones I've had in the recent past and what I'm looking for.
Over the past several years, I've gone through several sets of Brainwavz IEM's: M2's and ProAlpha's. The M2's ultimately failed on me, but the ProAlpha's are still going. I use them once in a while. Both Brainwavz pairs are/were both OK, but something about them never completely sat right with me. For lack of a better term, the sound always seemed slightly artificial to me. I think this may have something to do with the impact being less than desirable for me. They also seemed to try and occupy the halfway point between the sound of an armature and a dynamic driver. It's an admirable combination, and ultimately one that I think I desire. But I don't think Brainwavz quite the combo right, at least with these two IEMs.
After going with Brainwavz for a while, I moved onto two pairs of Meelectronics IEMs: CC51 and A151. The CC51's really impressed me out of the gate. They seemed light years ahead of the Brainwavz IEMs in terms of clarity. The music seemed much more realistic and clear with the CC51's, and I think this is still the case. The bass impact was also impressive and dynamic, and I thought the highs were generally pretty good. Despite these positives, though, the CC51's ultimately wore out their welcome. And the reason was a combination of having less than desirable midrange clarity and a soundstage that was not very intimate. It made the most energetic parts of most music--located in the midrange--feel colder, a bit too dull, and further away. I felt like I had to strain my ears to concentrate on the recessed and far-way mids, and it ultimately caused listener fatigue.
I then tried the Meelectronics A151, and I still currently have these. They do a lot of good things that put them above the other IEMs listed above: midrange is clear and full, soundstage is intimate, and the sound is generally fast and exciting. I also think that the fit of the A151s is better than any of the above. But I still have some complaints. The biggest complaint is resolution. With busy and dynamic music...which I listen to often...things seem to get cluttered pretty quickly with these earphones. In addition, sometimes the sound is too AM radio-like, and it bothers me. This especially seems to detract from the sound of many a punk and indie rock recording, and those are two of my favorite genres. Also, I wish the earphones had a bit more bass impact like the CC51's, although I realize that an armature is not going to have the same impact as a dynamic driver and I can sacrifice that quality to some degree. Lastly, on some recordings the sound is a bit too forward in the midrange, but that's something I can usually look past. Although keeping in mind the last two complaints, it would be nice if the IEM was a bit more flat through the bass and midrange so that the two were equals. Though if one of these is going to be recessed, I would prefer the bass to be more recessed than the mids. In general, I don't mind having the rolled-off highs...the highs are least important to me, as long as the IEM delivers good energy in the mids and/or lows.
So, with all of that in mind, does anyone here have a recommendation of what they think I should do? Stick with A151's or try something else? Is there something in or near the price range of the A151 that has a few more of the characteristics that I am looking for? I see that Meelectronics have released the A161 as an upgrade to the A151. Perhaps that is a better option? I'm not sure that I want to go back to Brainwavz, but I did get an email from them the other day announcing the dual-driver R1, and it intrigued me. Are there another pair of earphones by another manufacturer in the $50-60 range, or perhaps even going up to the $100 range, that folks here think meets more of my desired characteristics?
Thanks in advance for any input!


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The Ministry of Finance has recently published a new draft amendment to the Polish Gambling Act. It includes a number of significant measures aimed at facilitating the application of Poland's strict gambling regulations.
Firstly, the proposed amendment will put an end to the discriminatory rules which deny EU entrepreneurs the right to conduct gambling activity in Poland. Should the new regulations be adopted, any gambling operator incorporated as a limited liability company or joint-stock company with its registered seat in an EU member state, Norway, Iceland, or Lichtenstein will be able to set up its gambling business in Poland in the form of a branch, i.e. it will no longer be required to incorporate a separate Polish limited liability or joint stock company. However, since the permitted form is a branch, the gambling operator will have to keep its branch's books and records in Polish and the branch will be deemed as a permanent establishment for tax purposes. This change is long overdue, especially in the light of ECJ rulings regarding similar constraints existing in the legal frameworks of other EU member states which were found to be contrary to EU regulations. The Polish government believes that the change will increase the willingness of EU betting operators to establish a branch in Poland and apply for a Polish license.
Secondly, the draft amendment will impose an obligation on bookmakers to adopt a policy of responsible betting, i.e. they should always verify the age of the player, provide the records of the wins and losses of each player at his/her request, and inform a player by means of a special audio signal about each hour spent on their gambling website. The acceptance of bets on the results of virtual events (e.g. virtual tournaments) or the results of number games will be expressly prohibited.
Thirdly, the government wants to remove some of the formalities concerning prize lotteries and prize bingo games. Once the draft amendment is adopted, if such a lottery/game is organised by a public benefit organization, an orphanage, a kindergarten, a church etc., in the majority of cases only a notification will be required (not a permit). Moreover, the whole procedure should be less time-consuming due to shorter time frames stipulated in the amended Gambling Act.
The draft amendment has been submitted for inter-ministerial consultation and further discussion.
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Anyone have that Samwise picture where he doodled a female Pandaren in the back?
Anyone have that Samwise picture where he doodled a female Pandaren in the back?
I believe the females will be that thin, but here's something a bit better by Samwise:
I just don't believe the females will be fat. I think they will be like:
An in between weight. Making them thick yet still healthy looking. Sorry but obese just is not healthy, and though the game has drinking, and violence, it is still geared towards teens, and parents will be asking blizz to promote healthy bodies, not obese ones. And I think Samwise's art speaks for itself.
If parents aren't concerned about promoting drunkenness to the point an entire spec focuses on it, I sincerely doubt they will worry about pandas being pandas in size. You would think Kung Fu Panda would've had a horrible outcry, instead of gain the popularity it did.
DUIs or love handles, hmmm....
Being excited at the idea of a chubby WoW race for once, especially one as adorable as a Panda, I had to go google this. So here is what I found. I honestly believe this is one of the better designs for the FemPan so far. Seriously. She's adorable. I'd immediately switch all my races to FemPans if this is what they look like. At least as close to this as possible.
Even still, I'd like to try and find someone that could take that thick body I linked and make a pandaren girl out of it. I'd like to see how that body would look with the pandaren women.
It would look like a female Dwarf with ears is what it'd look like. I'm too lazy to sketch one up but I can tell you right now that's what you'd end up with. That body type is typically found on average to above-average height women, and since Pandaren have a bit more squashed proportions (or at least when it comes to their limbs) you'd basically end up with the current Dwarf model. But you know, fuzzy.
And I'm not sure you're statement about that other piece having a bigger gut than the male is entirely accurate. Have you see the animation vids that've been released? Those guys are pretty big around...from all angles!
Yeah I saw the video here on mmo-champion. I paused at 0:12, if he was fat, I'd see for hips: (------) but what I saw was )------(
Then I paused again at 1:02 where we saw the side view of the pandaren with no belt in a tight fighting robe. It led me to believe the lower extremity of the males is large because of bone structure. I believe the males are all muscle except around the face. The legs are wider as are the hips, but still he's not entirely fat.
This leads me to believe the females will be an athletic version of the males. Kinda like how if you look at the male dwarf in the model viewer with facial hair turned off and no armor, from the front they would appear to be very fat. But turn to the side, and you see a lot of that gut is actually muscle. So yeah the females will probably be similar to how female dwarves are to male dwarves. They are smaller, and more curvy, but they are athletic and thick. Not fat, but healthy thick. We'd have to see the male pandaren without any armor to get an accurate look.
When I get my beta invite I will try to find a working model viewer to take that screenshot.
I'll do it, because this brings up yet again something I was trying to point out before.
Notice that even with waistlines, the shorter races of Azeroth all share the same proportions, and I do not mean thickness, I mean the length of the limbs and torso. They are all also roughly the same height. No matter what else, the Pandaren women will have legs the same length as the males. Even slightly longer, that skeleton does not allow for a human-standard sizedown. It would look like oversized and deformed child with breasts, with a head size out of all proportion to the short slender body, a torso out of all proportion to the extremely short legs.
TBH I don't care what the model looks like I will still play it, Unless it is another Female Worgen (rabid Dog face) or a Dwarf (just look at them >_>)
Slender or Large I will still play a Pandaren! anyone feel the same?
Female Panderen /Silly - "Can you bear with me? I want you to bear with me, I cannot bear talking to myself, and it's so grizzly whenever I am alone. Give me a bear hug! Is that my sign, or ursine? My favorite colors are brown and black. This is a Kodak moment. And I cannot bear... oh screw this, I tire of these puns after time. I admit, I can be polar."
You are assuming though that pandarens are going to be considered a short race. I don't believe they will be short at all. They will probably be as tall as a human. But yeah I agree the female legs will be relatively short just like the males, but body wise, I believe they will be more narrow than the males. And thanks for volunteering to give it a try
Wow! I LOVE IT! it all look like it is well balanced in size(+2), still have big boobs (+4), the face is really cute and round (+1) and it does not look like she has been half crushed my something (+1). So that what 8/10? I like, Just a side view is all I need to make it a 10/10
Female Panderen /Silly - "Can you bear with me? I want you to bear with me, I cannot bear talking to myself, and it's so grizzly whenever I am alone. Give me a bear hug! Is that my sign, or ursine? My favorite colors are brown and black. This is a Kodak moment. And I cannot bear... oh screw this, I tire of these puns after time. I admit, I can be polar."
Yet again, you misunderstand. It is not the height. It is the length of the limbs. A Pandaren female is not going to have legs twice the size of the male, nor arms. That picture is male proportions with your build. Five feet, six feet, it does not matter. Lengths may vary slightly between sexes, but that is what you will get. A deformed and oversized child with breasts, that looks absolutely nothing like their own species.
If you like that, I am afraid it is time to hit the anatomy books again, hard.
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In this tutorial i will walk you through the process that i have used in one of the design projects i finished recently .
You will learn how to use mesh tool to create water droplets , use the symbol sprayer tool using symbol of water droplets and dispersing them .
The effect seems to be a bit detailed while it is not that difficult to get the result .
Here is a preview of the final image we will be creating by the end of tutorial .
For this vector tutorials illustrator Lets start by creating water droplets . I created a circle used mesh tool to divided it with two clicks > dropped a lighter and a darker shade on the nodes of the circle.
Once a circle is created now we need to create random shapes of water , Use Wrap tool and play around with shapes to gain a few random droplets .
Randomly arrange them. select all and drop it into your symbol window.
Create a Rectangle and fill it up with a gradient colour lighter to darker and radial.
Drop the water drop symbols on your work area . Use symbol sprayer tool to play around with the symbols and randomly distribute the droplets.
Use symbol Shifter tool to disperse the droplets
Here I Reduced the transparency of the entire group and reduced the size.
Create a copy , rotate a bit to get a more dispersed effect.
My aim is to create a text with water feel to it . Here i typed the word Water in bold and strong and created outlines ( object > Create outline)
Create a copy of it and apply gaussian Blur
Create five copies in all save one for later use , colour and gaussian blur as seen below four of them. To one of them i applied a stroke of the art brushes ( line Art 50 right) and gave a stroke of white colour..
Here is the arrangement one clear copy goes over its guassian copy.
Here is what i get by stacking up all over each other in the order you see them above
To the fifth copy that we saved apply feather as seen below. This MAY very depending on your document size.
Place the feathered text over the top most layer. Effects> Stylize > Round Corners . Use Round Corners to give the top most layer a soft look.
Create a cutout shape from one of the text copies
dicard the rest place the cut out which we will use as a highlight on top of all the text layers. set opacity
Create small shapes which we will use as a higlight to over all effect place it over your tex area above the cutout layer. Set opacity
you can adjust the colour of the water by playing with the text layers and setting up transparencies .
elect the water droplets and > Arrange > Bring to front. > set opacity.
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Unknown to many, and hidden amidst the overgrown swordgrass that surrounds the limestones of Gunung Rapat in Ipoh, Malaysia is a stupa that was built and consecrated by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche in 1972. Its history is hazy but the stupa, adjacent to a cave, is believed to be the first one built in Malaysia in the Vajrayana tradition.
Vajrayana Buddhism is considered the oldest surviving school of Tibetan Buddhism and has thousands of followers locally. The cave, popularly known as Ipoh Cave or the Ipoh Kong Ngee Ngiam Cave Temple, was not accessible to the public until recently when one eager devotee decided to dig deeper to discover how the Vajrayana tradition arrived in Malaysia.
Music teacher Anne Saw, 45, along with other devotees, were cleaning up the place when they stumbled upon a rusty old gate. It was the original entrance to the cave temple. Saw then researched the place, hunted down old disciples and made notes.
"The cave temple was founded by a Chinese Mahayana monk, Rev Seng Chun from Foo Chow, China before World War II. In those years, it was a retreat for serious Buddhist practitioners, especially nuns. During the communist insurgency, the monks and nuns were told to leave," recalled Yeow, 68.
Then in the early 1960s, Yeow said, a local monk named Rev Yuen Thong took up residence. He improved the living conditions and was instrumental in propagating Buddhist activities in Ipoh. Then, in 1971, he invited Tulku Urgyen to Ipoh. Tulku accepted and came with an attendant who spoke a bit of Malay. They took a train from Kathmandu to Bangkok, and then on to Ipoh and found their way to the cave.
"Apparently, whenever Tulku Urgyen met Malaysians, he would ask: Have you been to Ipoh Cave?"He was so inspired that he also wrote a lot of preliminary text in this cave and took them back to be translated into English. Western disciples then expanded on it."
1981, Tulku Urgyen and his eldest son, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, embarked on their first world tour to spread Buddhist teachings. Along the way, they stopped at Ipoh Cave, where like his father, Choyki Nyima felt an immediate connection.
"The cave has good feng shui because many holy teachers meditated and gave initiation there. I can feel the power, blessings and positive energy emanating from the place," said Chokyi Nyima, now abbot of the Ka-Nying Shedrub Monastery in Nepal. Chokyi Nyima, 59, is in town for a series of lectures.
The cave was unfortunately neglected when Tulku Urgyen passed away in 1996. However, restoration works are now being planned by devotees. To invoke the blessings of the stupa, Choyki Nyima will conduct a one-day meditation at the cave. Until restoration is carried out, Saw says the public may only visit the cave during special events
"Strangely, after Tulku Urgyen died, the monastery people couldn't find his reincarnation although they searched everywhere. He left no clues. Usually, the reincarnation is found in three or four years. Then one lama suggested visiting all the caves he had gone to, and right after the group visited Ipoh Cave in 2005, they got word that the reincarnation was found somewhere in Nepal. He was nine years old."
Since then, Chokyi Nyima has been coming here regularly, albeit quietly, to meditate and conduct prayer sessions. He was born in Tibet and at 18 months was identified as the seventh reincarnation of the Drikung Kagyu Lama.
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Lopez is soft because he average 7 rebounds (just one more than last season) a game. Melo basically averages just about the same.
Besides today he's not a good defender, doesn't like to bang etc... But you're a nets homer so I'm not surprise. Even chill will questions his toughness


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Sad times, I always go back and check with this site I still love it's MAEP scales!
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I remember using it ever since my rogue was max level.
It will be missed.
Shadowpanther is where I first learned of the HAT bug early WOTLK. Now THAT was a bug, the only thing holding back our dps was tank threat.
oh wow.. alakhazam.. we went way back. 1999 everquest days way back. I remember finding a mob that alakhazam didnt have and submitting a picture of it, it was one of the proudest moments of my MMO carreer (going up against sha heroic tonight, his death wont mean as much)
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I used roguerogue.com a while back, never heard of shadowpanter. Nowadays I only use EJ or ArenaJunkies depending on what I am on the lookout for. It is kind of sad for the old timers when the places we used to gather our information, whether it be thottbot, roguerogue, alakhazam and now shadowpanther - and possibly others. Have died. :/
I don't think I've seen Shadowpanther since Wrath came out, except for one twink gearing assessment, sadly, so it's been gone for a long time now to me.
Allakhazam and Everquest... I will never miss your incredibly slow site load times. Those were horrendous. You were useful, but you had no candles to match to today's WoW sites.
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Anyone remember roguespot? That and Shadowpanther was awesome back in the day.
RIP Shadowpanther, you were a good partner in BC.
What site? never heard of it.
I first came across Shadowpanther site when looking up twink information. That was a cool site. I'm sad its gone.
thott is wowhead
is now.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThottbotThottbot was an unofficial World of Warcraft plug-in and database website.[1] On November 30, 2010, Thottbot was discontinued as a separate database and just returned Wowhead results.[2] Due to this change, separate comments independent to Thottbot, old news, and separate forums were largely removed.
I had forgotten it completely aswell, playing now DK as main. Back in TBC Shadowpanther was best armor chart source for rogue. Many thanks to the guy who kept it running this long! A big contribution to the rogue community. /salute
It's not gone, I'm just not updating it any longer. The site will stay up indefinitely, so you can still refer back to it for all of your Rogue twinking needs.
In addition to PVE information, my site also provided PVP and twinking/leveling resources for Rogues. I also maintained an extensive page of links to other Rogue sites, a complete list of Rogue nerfs/buffs over the years and, at one time, several profession powerleveling guides.
I stopped updating my site because I lost interest in the game. For most people, WoW is an addictive and enjoyable game, but for me, it was a second job. I didn't feel that I could continue maintaining the quality of the site without being actively involved in the game.
Google: shadowpanther and check it out sometime. I've been working tirelessly for 8 years updating 30+ charts, guides and other resources for the benefit of the Rogue community. I guess it shouldn't surprise me how many of you had never heard of the site, or had forgotten it over the years. For those of you who do remember it fondly, thank you very much for your kind words and support over the years.
Remember it from BC, used it a lot back then. good times.


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As promised, here's my comparison of the following DACs:
From left to right:
CEntrance DACport LX ($299), iBasso DB2 Boomslang 2 ($299), and JDS Labs Objective DAC ($149)
Here are the chains that were compared in a blind a/b/c comparison I performed with a friend's assistance:
96 kHz / 24-bit WAV -> USB -> iBasso DB2 (balanced out) -> iBasso PB2 with LME49990 + HA5002 (balanced out) -> Toxic Cables Silver Poison -> Audeze LCD-2 Rev.1
96 kHz / 24-bit WAV -> USB -> JDS Labs ODAC (unbalanced out) -> iBasso PB2 with LME49990 + HA5002 (balanced out) -> Toxic Cables Silver Poison -> Audeze LCD-2 Rev.1
96 kHz / 24-bit WAV -> USB -> Centrance DACport LX (unbalanced out) -> iBasso PB2 with LME49990 + HA5002 (balanced out) -> Toxic Cables Silver Poison -> Audeze LCD-2 Rev.1
On the (lack of) need for Balanced Output vs. Single-Ended Output from a DAC that's driving a Balanced Amp:
You may be disappointed to see that use of the iBasso DB2 (single-ended out) was not included in the blind study, but I had separately concluded, both before the blind comparison with my friend, and later, in an admittedly brief blind comparison performed with my wife's assistance, that I can hear no difference between single-ended output and balanced output once the volume is adjusted at the amp such that a white noise WAV file measures 85.0 dB SPL at the LCD-2 ear pads. Seriously, I cannot distinguish single-ended output from the DB2 vs. balanced output from the DB2, when the volume is matched to 85.0 dB.
I considered that this finding might be unique to the DB2 or unique to the rest of my equipment chain, or my ears, but it's nevertheless consistent with Cypher Labs showing no concern (at least that I'm aware of) for releasing a balanced output version of their Algorhythm Solo (CLAS), and it's consistent with Ken Ball (the owner of ALO) having once said the following in a 6 Moons interview:
I'm aware of several Head-Fi members who own the CLAS and a balanced amp, such as the iBasso PB2, the RSA SR-71B, or the ALO Rx-MK3-B, who have decided to bypass the highly praised DAC in the CLAS, inserting an iBasso DB2 (via Coaxial S/PDIF connection), just to achieve balanced input to their balanced amps. Spending money is fun, but I don't get it, personally.
Head-Fi member ianmedium, for one, is content to drive his SR-71B with the CLAS, directly, with single-ended input, despite his vigorous agreement that balanced output from his SR-71B to his LCD-2 rev. 1 is a must. And I agree! In my limited experience of comparing singled-ended vs. balanced input to my PB2 that runs balanced out to my LCD-2, I can't hear any difference, once the volume is matched via an SPL meter, but the difference between single-ended and balanced output from the amp is huge. (Note that I use an adapter pig-tail when attaching my balanced Silver Poison cables to the single-ended output of the PB2.)
Until I have the opportunity to audition another DAC that offers both single-ended and balanced output, I have to conclude there's no need to balance the entire chain, from source to transducers. The only potential benefit I can see for running balanced out of a DAC is to secure noise reduction over long cable runs, as might be the case with a home audio system, where the DAC cannot sit within a few centimeters of the amp's inputs.
Running balanced out of an amp is entirely different, where amps like the PB2, the SR-71B or the ALO Rx-MK3-B can use their push-pull quad designs to tightly control the motion of a transducer's mass. I liken this to a pair of swinging doors at the entrance to an old-West saloon, as seen in many Western movies. Instead of only one man trying to control the motion of both doors, accelerating them to get them moving, then trying to dampen their motion as necessary, a quad amp places a man on both sides of each door. One man pushes on one door while his partner operates precisely 180 degrees out of phase to pull simultaneously. The same thing is happening at the other door (at the other channel), overcoming the inertia of the moving parts with twice the power and much improved control. So consider this: A DAC doesn't have to worry about controlling the motion of any moving parts that have mass and inertia. Only an amp faces that challenge. Balanced is the way to go with amps, for power and control. I just can't imagine a corollary with DACs. I can't hear one either, at least not with the DB2.
In any case, even those who are using DB2's between their CLAS and balanced amp, should be happy to hear my opinion that the PB2 does not sound better single-ended than balanced. But I have to wonder if they have used a SPL meter and white noise to match volumes in a blind study...
On matching white noise volumes to 85.0 dB SPL - an unexpected discovery:
We used an iPhone app SPL meter (by JL Audio) to synchronize the levels to 85.0 dB, as measured with a lapel mic that was sandwiched between the ear pads of my LCD-2, which was lying on the table as we played a white noise FLAC file (Track 56, as downloaded from Michael Knowles' page, then converted to FLAC.)
Team Sleep - The Passportal |
Bel Canto - Walking Wheel (Live) |
Daft Punk - Tron Legacy (End Titles) |
Hugo Montenegro - Boo-Qui-Woo-Qui |
Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme (Extended Mix) |
Eagles - Hotel California |
In short, the Centrance DACport LX provides the best sound of any source I've spent considerable time with to date (an admittedly short list, that includes the DB2, the ODAC, the Sony PCM-M10, the April Music DA100, the RWA iMod, and the Rockboxed Sansa Clip+).
The DACport LX delivers an articulate, natural rendering of just about everything I play with it - highly resolving with very realistic transients, creating a very believable ambiance. I'm convinced that it's impossible to have good imaging in the absence of all the micro-details that reside at low signal levels - the small echoes and reflections that define the space in which the voices and instruments reside. The DACport delivers these details in a way that's very believable, for lack of a better word. A pitch-black noise floor is also necessary to render voices and instruments with good separation and presence, and the DACport LX delivers in this regard, as well. It's analytical, yes, but never harsh or etched in the highs, not in the least bit fatiguing, yet not too smooth, either - a trait that I know some people like, especially those who are into tube gear, but which I don't. In that sense, I suppose you could say the DACport LX is somewhat unforgiving of poor recordings, but that's what I prefer. You have to listen to other DACs side-by-side with the DACport LX, to realize just how much it's NOT doing to the music! Lastly, it's wonderfully uncolored - very neutral and transparent in every way - while offering lots of control and detail in the bass. I think the LX would be appealing to anyone who loves Jan Meier's amps and DACs - where uninhibited transparency is the goal.
Edit (applied a few hours later): I neglected to add that with the DACport LX, I'm able to listen at much lower volume levels than with other sources, yet still feel as if I'm hearing everything I could want to hear, across the entire frequency spectrum - with no loss of detail or any other desirable trait. I'm fascinated by this, because with the iBasso DB2, for example, I feel compelled to turn up the volume to levels higher than 85.0 dB, before I can begin hearing everything a track has to offer. The DB2 just sounds its best to me at levels that could cause hearing damage. I think I'm onto something here, and having made this observation, from now on, I plan to use listening at low volume levels as a final test of overall quality in any given chain I find myself auditioning.
Next up, my second favorite of the three DACs - the JDS Labs Objective DAC:
To my ears, with the equipment chain described, the JDS Labs Objective DAC is difficult to distinguish from the CEntrance DACport LX, with most tracks, most of the time. There are a lot of little differences, but they are subtle. The two DACs have a lot in common, but where the DACport LX is never harsh or etched in the highs and never fatiguing, the highly resolving, otherwise very neutral and transparent Objective DAC throws little fits from time to time that are very annoying. This momentary aberrant behavior seems to occur whenever there's a particularly loud high frequency signal during an instant of high-complexity, where the DAC has a lot of work to do to sort everything out. It's as if the ODAC just gives up, momentarily, and renders those instantaneous high frequencies like two blocks of styrofoam being rubbed together - to produce a very short in duration, but very loud distortion of information that the LX and the PB2 have no difficulty rendering cleanly.
When I first started listening to the ODAC, several days before we did the blind comparison, I was very impressed with it's amazing detail and neutrality, and the great soundstage and imaging that I've come to believe is, in part, dependent on the ability to hear micro-details. But I started noticing that where it sounded absolutely perfect with some tracks, really complex signals, like those heard in Daft Punk - Tron Legacy (End Titles), seemed to just overwhelm it - not throughout the entire track, but just here and there. The thing is, once I heard it, I started listening for it - and then I started to hear it more readily in several different tracks. This very infrequent but nevertheless loud, short-duration screeching sound began to haunt me. This is a big FAIL in terms of transparency. Switching to the DACport LX or the DB2, with all else remaining the same, convinced me that this was not coming from the recordings, but rather, from the ODAC itself. Yuck. What a shame. It's like smoking a fine Cuban cigar that has tiny fire-crackers hidden throughout the tobacco. I don't smoke cigars, cigarettes, or anything else, but I do think I've come up with a good analogy! The ODAC is great until, very briefly, it's not, and then it's great again. How frustrating! Close, but no cigar, as they say!
Still, I want to make it clear that everything in my chain is very revealing and that the problem I experienced with the ODAC is not necessarily a show-stopper for everyone else. I think the ODAC would be a great match, as is, with less resolving and darker amps, like the Schiit Lyr, for example, where the Lyr's smoothness would go a long way to taking the edge off the ODAC's infrequent anomalies.
During the blind study, to distinguish the ODAC from the DACport LX, I just listened for the momentary outbursts of distortion in the high frequencies - but I can tell you that it was much more difficult to distinguish the DACport LX from the ODAC than distinguishing either of them from the PB2 - the ODAC and the DACport LX are that similar in sound signature. The DB2 is another critter, entirely.
Lastly, my least favorite of the three DACs - the iBasso DB2 Boomslang 2:
OK, first, I realize that saying something is "my least favorite," is not at all flattering, but please don't overlook that I'm making a subjective assessment and, as I've pointed out above, I am not a fan of dark and smooth. I'm so biased against dark and smooth sounding gear that I'm only mildly interested in ever auditioning any of Ray Samuel's amps, including the SR-71B - because of all the reviews I've read that describe the RSA "house sound" as being dark. Keep in mind, too, that I'm using the LCD-2, which is known for its shelved high frequencies. Some people like dark and smooth - including some very respected reviewers with a lot more experience than I'll probably ever have - Sklyab, for instance. I don't think I'd be misquoting Skylab in the least to say that he loves the sound of his LCD-2 in combination with his very expensive Leben tube amp, but HeadphoneAddict, another Head-Fi member I greatly respect, much prefers the brighter, livelier, sound of the LCD-2 in combination with his CEntrance DACmini CX. My tastes are definitely more aligned with HeadphoneAddict than with Skylab.
Note, too, that I'm a big fan of the iBasso PB2 Pelican. The DB2, however, just isn't my cup of tea, at least not when using the USB input. Unfortunately, I had to order, audition, and return a DB2, to learn this (taking advantage of their very generous 14-day no-questions-asked return policy), despite having searched dilligently for reviews that describe the DB2's traits, and asking DB2 owners for their opinion. I've read, but not personally experienced, that the DB2's coaxial S/PDIF input sounds "better" - but the comment I'm referencing offered no additional qualifications.
As is the case with a lot of gear, many people just don't possess alternates with which to make direct comparisons, but I do find it noteworthy that there is a conspicuous lack of DB2 reviews out there, at Head-Fi, or any other sites, for that matter. In general, it's hard to find anyone raving about the DB2's virtues. The strongest affirmation of the DB2 of which I'm aware is its use by several CLAS owners who are convinced that the DB2 sounds better, inserted into the chain between the CLAS and an SR-71B, for example, than using the DAC within the CLAS single-ended to the SR-71B. That's really hard to ignore - it pushed me into deciding that I needed to hear the DB2 for myself.
Here are my impressions of the iBasso DB2 (as heard with my ears, my gear): Relative to the ODAC and LX, the DB2 is just not as "lively," in my opinion. It sounds dynamically weak - as if it is compressing the inherent dynamic range of the recording. It's also dark and and very slightly lower-resolving than the other two DACs - but I admit this perception might just be due to a difference in brightness. It is very smooth and clean sounding - absolutely silky smooth - making my entire chain sound much like what I would expect from a good tube amp - which is not a problem, at all, for many people who prefer that sound. Again, it's just not my cup of tea. The PB2 might work well with an equipment chain that is otherwise too bright or analytical for the user's tastes - maybe to sweeten the HD800, for example - but for my tastes, it doesn't work well with a transparent amp and the LCD-2 Rev.1, especially with the LCD-2's shelved highs.
I have to reiterate that after adjusting for the difference in volume to achieve 85.0 dB, I cannot detect any difference between using the DB2 single-ended out to the PB2 vs. balanced-out to the PB2. In both cases, as with testing the other DACs, I'm using the PB2 balanced out to my LCD-2 via Toxic Cables' Silver Poison - which are known for being bright relative to the stock Audeze ADZ-5 cables, but they're not bright enough to compensate the darkness of the DB2.
Other than my personal dislike for the DB2's smooth, dark sound, I'm really bothered by its lack of dynamics - it just does't have as much punch or slam as the two other DACs. Again, hearing them side by side makes this obvious.
Other considerations that should affect a purchase decision:
The CEntrance DACport LX has a peculiar shape, with input and output at opposite ends (unappealing), and gets quite warm during play (due to its Class A design). But it's built like a tank on the outside, and I'm convinced that it's the most sophisticated design of the three DACs I've reviewed - a lot for the money, even at $299.
The JDS Labs Objective DAC weighs very little, is very small, appears to be indestructible in build quality, has both of its jacks at one end, instead of at opposite ends of the case, and, amazingly, it sells for only $149.00. I find all of those factors to be very appealing!
The iBasso DB2 offers coaxial and TOSLINK S/PDIF inputs in addition to USB - making it far more flexible for use as a desktop DAC. It's designed with two, internal lithium-ion batteries, divorcing it from any reliance on obtaining power from the PC's USB port. This means that it's likely a much better candidate than the other two DACs for use with an iPad, where the USB port might not provide enough current to operate a DAC. The iBasso DB2 includes far more accessories than the other DACs, as well - an optical cable, spare screws for the case, a second pair of Low Pass Filter op-amps (which made no difference that I could detect), a soft pouch, a budget 3.5mm TRS interconnect cable, and a couple of other tidbits. Given the greater feature list of the DB2, it too, should be considered a great value at $299.
Lastly, I should probably mention that I didn't have any need to install drivers (or troubleshoot in any way) installation of these three DACs,for use with my Windows 7 laptop. In fact, having installed all three of them, I didn't suffer any conflicts at all when unplugging one DAC from the USB port and switching to another. I did not attempt to mount more than one USB DAC at a time.
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The striker took to Twitter to speak of his frustration as the champions failed to hold on to their lead following Laurent Koscielny's 82nd-minute leveller to share the spoils
Sergio Aguero has spoken of his frustration as Manchester City saw Arsenal snatch a draw from their Premier League encounter on Sunday afternoon.
The Argentina international, who was making his first start following his return from a knee injury, missed a chance to restore the Blues' lead after Laurent Koscielny's goal for the visiting side cancelled out Joleon Lescott's opener, and later used his official Twitter account to vent his feelings on the two points dropped.
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"It's a shame that we let those three points [slip] away at the end. But this is just the beginning and everything will go better, I'm sure," he wrote.
The 24-year-old then went on to speak of his delight at returning to action after the knee problem he picked up against Southampton in City's opening match of the season.
He added: "To all, thanks for the support on my comeback. I felt really good on the field and with every match I'll be better in shape."
Following their draw with the Gunners, reigning Premier League champions City currently lie seventh in the table after an inconsistent start to the season that has seen them produce unconvincing performances at home to Southampton and QPR.


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Platforms and integration are the key themes from Apple's WWDC (WorldWide Developers Conference). There is deeper integration of iOS and OS X which tightens the handcuffs on users as the company makes it easier to seamlessly work between its hardware products.
As with any on-going product life cycle there were new initiatives (HealthKit, HomeKit and iCloudDrive) and incremental improvements to existing products and solutions. While a payments solution wasn't shown the integration of TouchID into third-party apps is an example of Apple expanding the reach of technologies it has introduced. Apple also brings economies of scale and negotiating power to achieve low cost status when it comes to areas such as Cloud storage.
While it is not uncommon for Apple to have some hardware announcements (there wasn't "One More Thing") when they do they are typically in the Mac segment and are not incremental enough to the financial picture to get excited about. WWDC is really about the developer community which is healthy and growing, about 9 million and increased about 50% from a year ago.
Comments from sell-side analysts from the WWDC announcements.
The typical spin from analysts is that since there were no hardware announcements (sometimes there are but not related to iPhones or iPads) it is laying the groundwork for major ones later this year. Note that if there had been any then the spin would also have been positive.
There are a number of price targets that are less than the current stock price with outperform ratings. While that is not very unusual given the rapid rise in the shares it is a bit surprising that some of the analysts didn't justify a higher target based on what Apple announced yesterday.
Timothy Arcuri at Cowen. Outperform with $630 price target.
"WWDC 2014 Delivers on Ecosystem Extensions, OS X & iOS Integration"
Apple kicked off WWDC with its latest update to OS X - Yosemite - which delivers a flatter, cleaner user interface that looks similar to iOS7 and boasts a suite of new services and "continuity" features that are more deeply integrated with iOS (Handoff, AirDrop, iCloudDrive). Handoff specifically allows users to seamlessly migrate tasks (e.g. emails, phone calls, etc.) from one Apple device to another.
The increased integration between OS X and iOS is further evidence, in our view, that Apple will eventually move to collapse the high-end tablet and notebook markets with a new product(s) and that iPhone is being further positioned as a driver of Mac/iPad sales.
Apple also announced iOS 8, which includes a array of new services and features, including: 1) the ability to interact with notifications via the home/lock screen, 2) a new predictive-software keyboard, 3) an update to Messages that incorporates key features from leading cross-platform mobile messaging apps, such as the ability to send audio, video and group messages and to location share, 4) Family Sharing of calendars, iTunes and App Store purchases for up to six people, and 5) a Health app to aggregate personal health and fitness data via a single dashboard.
iOS 8 also opens the door to third-party developers in several key areas, including Health, Home Automation, and Security/Payments (via Touch ID). Finally, Swift - a new programming language - promises to make app development faster and easier for the installed base and could drive further expansion of the overall developer base.
Rod Hall at JP Morgan. Overweight with $623 price target.
"WWDC Takeaways: OSX and iOS get closer, Myriad API and feature additions"
Apple rolled out so many new APIs and platform enhancements at WWDC that it is difficult to summarize them in a short note. The emergence of Handoff and iCloud Drive point, in our opinion, to an eventual platform merger (our iAnywhere concept), which would allow an iPad to function as both a MacBook and a tablet device. Seamless phone calling, SMS messaging, and document handoff should all increase platform lock-in for Apple, in our opinion. Enhanced and less expensive storage via iCloud Drive also allow for smoother extension of device level storage to the cloud.
Katy Huberty at Morgan Stanley. Overweight with $690 price target.
"Developer Conference Keynote Hints at Services Opportunities"
The developer conference keynote focused on software and tighter integration with 3rd-party apps. While no new hardware was announced, we see services revenue upside from iCloud, Health and smart home-related apps and view developer access to Touch ID as a step in the direction of mobile payments.
The new Mac operating system, OS X Yosemite, adds several new continuity features, in particular allowing users to sync activities when their devices are in close proximity, for example starting a document or email on an iPhone and finishing it on a Mac. Apple also announced major improvements to its unified search features for both offline and online documents, and highlighted features that were powered by third parties including Wikipedia, Google, and Microsoft in its presentation.


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Aden Lodge, Huddersfield
Welcome to Aden Lodge Care Home, a very homely place where we aim to make your stay with us as enjoyable as possible. We have plenty to offer you - such as excellent accommodation, delicious home-cooked food and all the help you need to make your life here pleasant and comfortable. It is important to us that you feel relaxed and welcome, and that your relatives are confident you are being well supported. Aden Lodge offers a wide variety of different activities in and outside of the home and we encourage all of our residents to join in.
Aden Lodge Care Home was acquired by New Century Care in September 2007. Aden Lodge is registered for 36 people, accommodated in single rooms, all of which are en-suite, located over two floors, serviced by a lift, for people requiring nursing and personal care.
Registered for Residential Care and Dementia Residential Care, Aden Lodge has a wealth of experienced staff to assist with daily living.
Aden Lodge also offers a Dementia Suite with 12 beds. Please contact us for more information.
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Our Home Manager has a wealth of experience and has excellent management and inter-personnel skills.
Our home...is your home
At Aden Lodge Care Home you can choose to relax in the attractive and comfortable lounge, lovely conservatory as well as an open dining area, with quiet areas where you can read, chat or spend time with your family and friends.
All rooms have all the necessary safety features such as smoke detectors and a Nurse-Call system to ensure 24-hour confidence and reassurance.
You will have your own key-worker to support you and a care plan which is regularly reviewed to ensure that any changes in your well-being are documented and understood by all.
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We have our wonderfully peaceful and relaxing fish on site which are a true joy to watch.
Bedrooms...make it your own!
You have your own room so you can maintain your independence and privacy-although if you wish, you can spend time with your fellow residents in the lounge or dining area. We know how important it is to have time and space to yourself, so we put a lot of effort into making sure your room is pleasant, comfortable and personal to you.
Bedrooms are homely and comfortable and offer television aerial sockets and telephone points. All bedrooms are tastefully decorated with room for you personal belongings, so you can dress your room in a way to make it feel your own.
Your meals…lovely home cooking
We all know that food is one of life's great pleasures, so we provide a varied choice of menu every day. You can eat in your own room or with the other residents in the dining area. As well as your main meals you can have snacks and drinks at any time of the day or night, and if you have a special diet, our fabulous Chef will be happy to discuss it with you.
Laundry Service
Aden Lodge has its own laundry service, which collects and delivers clothes back to you. However, relatives may take laundry to do themselves outside the Home if they wish. We do ask that all garments are clearly labelled with the relevant person's name to ensure all items are returned to the correct owner.
Activities...lots to do!
We are very keen to encourage everyone in our care to join in our wide range of activities; we even have an Activities Co-ordinator who provides lots of different things for you to do. This is a great way to get to know your fellow residents and with visiting entertainers and outings throughout the year there is always something to do.
We celebrate all birthdays and special holidays and like to encourage all our residents to join in. We do a lot of fundrasing activties with and have excellent activities on offer, such as outings, quizzes, entertainers that come into the home. We have a beauty parlour with our own beautician who comes in once a week and offers our residents manicures, pedicures and hairdressing. We also have a chiropodist that comes in every month.
There has been a wide range of events and activities taking place which has raised interest and provided subjects for conversation. The residents have particularly enjoyed watching chickens hatching as well as seeing other domestic animals around.
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The home enjoys a central location near Barnsley, Huddersfield and Wakefield with the villages of Clayton West and Scissett providing all local amenities within a few minutes walk.
The attractive garden incorporates a pleasant seating area where those in our care can enjoy the warmer weather.
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"We would like to thank all the staff at Aden Lodge for their kindess shown to my Mother during her stay with you, we would also like to thank you all for keeping us informed of any developments, we always felt that she was in safe hands"
"After just 2 weeks my Father requested to stay at Aden Lodge as a permanent resident. He feels safer than living alone and is full of praise for the staff, who he describes as helpful, caring and cheerful".
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