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1 | Interpretation | ||
1.1 | In these Terms: | ||
"CLIENT" | means the person who accepts the Seller's Written quotation for the sale of the Advertising or whose Written order for the Advertising is accepted by the Seller; | ||
"ADVERTISING" | means the advertisement which the Seller is to place in its magazine, Payments Cards and Mobile, in accordance with these Terms; | ||
"SELLER" | means Payments Cards and Mobile of The Stable, Hall Yard, Kelling, Holt NR257EW, United Kingdom; | ||
"CONTRACT" | means the contract for the sale and purchase of the Advertising; | ||
"TERMS" | means the standard terms of sale set out in this document and (unless the context otherwise requires) includes any special terms agreed in Writing between the Client and the Seller; | ||
"WRITING", | and any similar expression, including facsimile transmission, electronic mail and comparable means of communication. | ||
1.2 | A reference in these Terms to a provision of a statute shall be construed as a reference to that provision as amended, re‑enacted or extended at the relevant time. | ||
1.3 | The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation. | ||
2 | Basis of the Sale | ||
2.1 | The Seller shall sell and the Client shall purchase the Advertising in accordance with the Seller's Written Contract (if accepted by the Client), or the Client's Written order (if accepted by the Seller), subject in either case to these Terms, which shall govern the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms subject to which any such Contract is accepted or purported to be accepted, or any such order is made or purported to be made, by the Client. | ||
2.2 | No variation to these Terms shall be binding unless agreed in Writing between the authorised representatives of the Client and the Seller. | ||
2.3 | The Seller's employees or agents are not authorised to make any representations concerning the Advertising unless confirmed by the Seller in Writing. In entering into the Contract the Client acknowledges that it does not rely on any such representations which are not so confirmed, but nothing in these Terms affects the liability of either party for fraudulent misrepresentation. | ||
2.4 | Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission in any sales literature, quotation, Contract, price list, acceptance of offer, invoice or other document or information issued by the Seller shall be subject to correction without any liability on the part of the Seller. | ||
3 | Orders and Cancellations | ||
3.1 | No order submitted by the Client shall be deemed to be accepted by the Seller unless and until confirmed in Writing by the Seller 's authorised representative. | ||
3.2 | The Client shall be responsible to the Seller for ensuring the accuracy of the terms of any order submitted by the Client, and for giving the Seller any necessary information relating to the Advertising within a sufficient time to enable the Seller to perform the Contract in accordance with its terms. | ||
3.3 | No order which has been accepted by the Seller may be cancelled by the Client unless the Client gives to the Seller not less than 30 days Written notice. If the Order is not cancelled in accordance with these Terms the Client shall indemnify the Seller in full against all loss (including loss of profit), costs (including the cost of all labour and materials used), damages, charges and expenses incurred by the Seller as a result of cancellation. | ||
4 | Price | ||
4.1 | The price of the Advertising shall be the Seller's Contract price or, where no price has been quoted (or a quoted price is no longer valid), the price listed in the Seller's published price list current at the date of acceptance of the order. All prices quoted are valid for 30 days only or until earlier acceptance by the Client, after which time they may be altered by the Seller without giving notice to the Client. | ||
4.2 | The Seller reserves the right, by giving Written notice to the Client at any time before publication, to increase the price of the Advertising to reflect any increase in the cost to the Seller which is due to any factor beyond the control of the Seller (such as, without limitation, any foreign exchange fluctuation, currency regulation, alteration of duties, significant increase in the costs of labour, materials or other publication costs), any change in quantities or specifications for the Advertising which is requested by the Client, or any delay caused by any instructions of the Client or failure of the Client to give the Seller adequate information or instructions. | ||
4.3 | The price is exclusive of any applicable Value Added Tax which the Client shall be additionally liable to pay to the Seller. | ||
5 | Terms of Payment | ||
5.1 | The Client shall pay the price of the Advertising within 30 days of the date of the Seller's invoice. The time of payment of the price shall be the essence of the Contract. Receipts for payment will be issued only on request. | ||
5.2 | If the Client fails to make any payment on the due date then, without limiting any other right or remedy available to the Seller, the Seller may: | ||
5.2.1 | cancel the contract; | ||
5.2.2 | charge the Client interest (both before and after any judgment) on the amount unpaid, at the rate of 3 per cent per annum above the Bank of England base rate from time to time, until payment in full is made (a part of a month being treated as a full month for the purpose of calculating interest). | ||
6 | Warranties and Liability | ||
6.1 | Subject to the following provisions and unless otherwise specified in Writing, the Seller warrants that the Advertising will correspond with the Client 's specification | ||
6.2 | The above warranty is given by the Seller subject to the following conditions: | ||
6.2.1 | the Seller shall be under no liability in respect of any error in the Advertising arising from any drawing, design or specification supplied by the Client; | ||
6.2.2 | the Seller shall be under no liability under the above warranty (or any other warranty, condition or guarantee) if the total price for the Advertising has not been paid by the due date for payment. | ||
6.3 | Subject as expressly provided in these Terms, and except where the Advertising is sold to a person dealing as a consumer (within the meaning of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977), all warranties, conditions or other terms implied by statute or common law are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. | ||
6.4 | Where the Advertising is sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Client are not affected by these Terms. | ||
6.5 | A claim by the Client which is based on any defect in the quality or failure to correspond with the Client's specification shall be notified to the Seller within seven days from the date of publication. If the Client does not notify the Seller accordingly, the Seller shall have no liability for such defect or failure, and the Client shall be bound to pay the price as if the Advertising had been provided in accordance with the Contract. | ||
6.6 | Where a valid claim in respect of the Advertising is notified to the Seller in accordance with these Terms, the Seller may replace the Advertising free of charge in the next publication or, at the Seller's sole discretion, refund to the Client the price of the Advertising (or a proportionate part of the price), in which case the Seller shall have no further liability to the Client. | ||
6.7 | The Seller shall not be liable to the Client for loss of profit or for any indirect, special or consequential loss or damage, costs, expenses or other claims for compensation whatsoever (whether caused by the negligence of the Seller, its employees or agents or otherwise) which arise out of or in connection with the supply of the Advertising (including any delay in supplying or any failure to supply the Advertising in accordance with the Contract or at all) and in any event the entire liability of the Seller under or in connection with the Contract shall not exceed the price of the Advertising, except as expressly provided in these Terms. | ||
6.8 | The Seller shall not be liable to the Client or be deemed to be in breach of the Contract by reason of any delay in performing, or any failure to perform, any of the Seller's obligations in relation to the Advertising, if the delay or failure was due to any cause beyond the Seller's reasonable control. Without limiting the foregoing, the following shall be regarded as causes beyond the Seller 's reasonable control: | ||
6.8.1 | Act of God, explosion, flood, tempest, fire or accident; | ||
6.8.2 | war or threat of war, sabotage, insurrection, civil disturbance or requisition; | ||
6.8.3 | acts, restrictions, regulations, bye‑laws, prohibitions or measures of any kind on the part of any governmental, parliamentary or local authority; | ||
6.8.4 | import or export regulations or embargoes; | ||
6.8.5 | strikes, lock‑outs or other industrial actions or trade disputes (whether involving employees of the Seller or of a third party); | ||
6.8.6 | difficulties in obtaining raw materials, labour, fuel, parts or machinery; | ||
6.8.7 | power failure or breakdown in machinery. | ||
7 | Indemnity | ||
If a claim is made against the Seller that the Advertising infringes the patent, copyright, design, trade mark or other industrial or intellectual property rights of any other person or legal entity or the Advertising is libellous or defamatory of any other person or legal entity, the Client shall indemnify the Seller against all loss, damages, costs and expenses awarded against or incurred by the Seller in connection with any such claim, or paid or agreed to be paid by the Seller in settlement of any such claim. | |||
8 | Insolvency of Client | ||
8.1 | This clause 8 applies if: | ||
8.1.1 | the Client makes a voluntary arrangement with its creditors or (being an individual or firm) becomes bankrupt or (being a company) becomes subject to an administration order or goes into liquidation (otherwise than for the purposes of amalgamation or reconstruction); or | ||
8.1.2 | an encumbrancer takes possession, or a receiver is appointed, of any of the property or assets of the Client; or | ||
8.1.3 | the Client ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on business; or | ||
8.1.4 | the Seller reasonably apprehends that any of the events mentioned above is about to occur in relation to the Client and notifies the Client accordingly. | ||
8.2 | If this clause applies then, without limiting any other right or remedy available to the Seller, the Seller may cancel the Contract or suspend any further Advertising under the Contract without any liability to the Client, and if the Advertising has been provided but not paid for, the price shall become immediately due and payable not withstanding any previous agreement or arrangement to the contrary. | ||
9 | General | ||
9.1 | A notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other under these Terms shall be in Writing addressed to that other party at the last known address or principal place of business or such other address as may at the relevant time have been notified pursuant to this provision to the party giving the notice. | ||
9.2 | No waiver by the Seller of any breach of the Contract by the Client shall be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision. | ||
9.3 | If any provision of the Contract is held by a court or other competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part the validity of the other provisions of the Contract and the remainder of the provision in question shall not be affected. | ||
9.4 | Any dispute arising under or in connection with the Contract or the sale of the Advertising shall be referred to arbitration by a single arbitrator appointed by agreement or (in default) nominated on the application of either party by the President for the time being of the Law Society. | ||
9.5 | The Contract shall be governed by the laws of England, and the Client agrees to submit to the non‑exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. | ||
9.6 | It is not intended that any term of this Contract will be enforceable by virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 by any person that is not a party to it but this does not affect any right or remedy of a third party which exists or is available apart from under that Act. |


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Of course, there are more ways to get naked than just taking off a shirt. This being the kind of show that it is, we can probably expect some emotional nakedness too. But emotions don't photo well, so we might as well enjoy "The Men of McKinley High" in their photo shoot.
Two of these calendar photos — meant to raise money for (SPOILER ALERT) Regionals — have already been released. Ryder (Blake Jenner) and Blaine (Darren Criss) appeared in them as Mr. July and Mr. December, respectively. What about the other boys? Surely they will give us some eye candy too!
Judging from the photos released for "Naked," they will indeed.
Some of the boys — like Ryder, Blaine, Sam (Chord Overstreet) and Jake (Jacob Artist) may have to come to terms with their own hotness before participating in the calendar.
But soon the shoot is underway.
Mr. July
Mr. August?
And poor Joe (Samuel Larsen) as a bunny rabbit, presumable for April and Easter.
Meanwhile in New York, Rachel (Lea Michele) is grappling with another issue involving nakedness. She is cast in a student film, but the part may require her to reveal a little more than she wants.
Will Rachel go through with it? Or will she just play board games with Kurt (Chris Colfer)?
"Naked" airs on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 9pm on FOX.


text: 2011 Chevy Volt To Be Priced Under $30,000?Ben Wojdyla5/22/08 11:20amFiled to: 2011 Chevy Volt2010 Chevrolet Volt2010 Chevy Volt2010 Volt2011 Chevrolet Volt2011 VoltAlternative Energychevy voltChevy Volt HybridVolt HybridAlternative FuelChevroletChevyHybridvolt26EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink While the 2011 Chevy Volt is proceeding down the path from vaporware to successful range testing to production ready, its price seems to remain stubbornly in the land of the lost. The original goal was to have it on the road for around $30,000, in April, Maximum Bob dropped the bomb saying the price may come in at $48k. Well, Minimum Rick seems to be following his "Wait a month and clean up after Bob" modus operandi yet again. Wagoner, who definitely gives a shit about global warming, is now saying the Volt may actually come in below the original target. How much lower? That's a silly question to ask considering how GM seems to keep mixing the messages themselves. An $18,000 price point difference makes for a mighty different business case though, especially considering gas will only be available with live organ exchange by 2010. [Translated from German: FAZ.net]Reply26 repliesLeave a reply


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Prince William and Kate Middleton Pictures at the Ark Dinner
Prince William and Kate Middleton Dress Up For the Black Tie Ark Dinner!
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quote:Yup. Hell, I'm looking at selling a .32 revolver I ended up with from my grandparents. It's pretty useless, problem is, it's pretty worthless too.
Are you the guy that in previous threads said you didn't understand people keeping a gun because of sentimental value or something like that?
didn't understand people keeping a gun because of sentimental value
Never make financial decisions based on sentimental value.
Practicality > Sentimentality
FYI- Don't shoot steel shot through the gun...
Either way, the gun in mint condition is a pretty valuable piece.
If I was trying to save myself from dying in a post war apocalyptic wasteland, sure.
If I'm living in my air conditioned house, no damn way.
quote:Prolly never used it cause he never could find 16 gauge shells.
Yeah, it is in perfect condition.
Prolly never used it cause he never could find 16 gauge shells.
quote:My dad had a pretty extensive coin collection. I told my sister she could have it. I had absolutely NO INTEREST in money I couldn't spend and if she didn't want it, I'd cash it in.
My pawpaw threw away an old camera that my great uncle brought back from germany that he got off a nazi in WWII because "That damn thing didn't work anymore"
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Looking for some executive confidence? These high-waisted crop pants are just the thing for a professional, yet retro, look! Chic and comfy, these sleek black pants feature an elasticized waist, deep pockets, and bold button accents. Whether you're dressing for success with pumps and a pin-tuck blouse or heading to the club in a rocker tee and high heels, you'll have that corner-office swagger!
Whether you're lazing around on the sofa or browsing through shops, these pants make the perfect addition to any day off outfit. You'll look amazing in the elasticized fabric of these dark washed, high-waisted skinnies, and the dual rows of buttons above the zip fly will give you a look so polished that no one will ever imagine how comfortable these pants truly are! Pull the back cinch tight over your tucked in blouse, then add peep toes and sassy stud earrings to fill your free time with a fantastic look.
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The new navy dress code, our wide-leg sailor pant with classic front-button detailing, back besom pockets and wide cuffs. Side zip closure. 32in. inseam. High rise sits high at waist. Poly/rayon/spandex. Machine wash. Imported.
True vintage style high waisted capris. Feature waistband with tabs with self covered buttons, perfect to wear with a belt. Back closure and long cut. Pants are designed for curvy fit, but keep in mind sizes run small for this particular item. Fabric: Stretch sateen (cotton spandex)
Gray jersey small check high-waisted wide-leg pants with a pleated front. See by Chloé pants have two front button pockets, two side slit pockets, two faux pockets at the back and button detailing on the waistband. 55% polyester, 36% viscose, 7% virgin wool, 2% elastane; lining: 100% cotton. Dry clean.
Black cotton tapered ankle length pants with a high waist. Vanessa Bruno pants have hidden button fastenings on the front, belt loops, pockets on hip and back and pleat detail on front. 100% cotton. Dry clean.
Freddies of Pinewood Jeanies A new great style of original 1950's side zip jeans. Made in modern washable indigo non-stretch denim,they look so original! They have a western yoke above the huge back patch pockets and a narrower leg,with cream coloured stitching and 5 belt loops.
Price: £38.00 These great wide leg Swing pants have been available in our store for about 5 years now but we have never gotten around to listing them. They are made of a poly/Viscose mix so they drape perfectly. With high waist, a low crutch, four white buttons on the side.
Description: This is a cool pair of palazzo, accordion pleated pants in brown batiste. The pants fall from a wide waistband with center back zipper closure.
Part of the Commemorative Collection. These exclusive garments have been inspired by some of the beautiful pieces in our archive and reference the iconic decades of the 20th century. Retro styling has been given a contemporary twist for the modern day
Feel the electricity between you and your look with these perfect conductor-inspired pants by BB Dakota. Their high-waisted shape, wide legs and perfect stretch fit will keep you stylishly on time, and the subtle white piping and antiqued gold buttons will keep you lookin' fine. Pair it with a tee and a vintage engineer's hat for a unique 20's era look .
Freddies of Pinewood Classic Jeans A great reproduction of the original 1940's and 1950's denim jeans for ladies! Our jeans are made from a modern washable denim so you can wear them day in and day out without worrying that you will ruin them -unlike your originals! Our Freddies of Pinewood Classic jeans have a high waist, side zip hidden inside the pocket, 5 belt loops and huge patch pockets on the back.
just below the waist, slouchy, pleat front, wide leg trouser in light and supple, marled stripe linen. deep, grown on waist, double button fastening, belt loops. two front pockets. comes with a plaited cotton d ring belt. * machine wash * 100% linen * hem circ. 27
These 40s inspired high-waisted sailor trousers are harking back to the era of bell-bottomed sailors where the oceans were to be explored and the world was their oyster. Super-high-waisted with nautical button detailing, these will look great with a little fitted shirt or a cute top, giving you a super-skinny waist and endless legs. Fitted where you want (waist and hips) but long and loose on the legs the perfect pin-ups alternative to skirts.
Cigarette Pants "Want to lounge around your cozy apartment in Lucy style pants? Well then we have the cigarette pants just for YOU! These cig. pants are made of a great strectchable fabric, with two back pockets and a great little cuff and our signature belt that help sinch in your waist. Weather you are sporting an elegant high heel or a demur ballet flat these cigarette pants are the way to go!
White trousers in 100% linen. The Amalfi trousers are high waisted and have a wide leg.
From the raised "Hollywood" waist to the front, double button closure, everything about these wonderful stretch-denim trouser-jeans signals classic swing-shift style, but the cherry-red buttons and lived-in look keep it all decidedly modern. Balances ample upper body proportions as it defines the waist curve beautifully. * Front rise, approx. 15.5" * Front double-button closure * Front curved pockets * Wide, slightly flared, cuffed leg * Sanding on front thighs and seat * Inseam, approx. 32.5" Designer: Fresh Ink Content: 98%Cotton, 2%Lycra
A-Pant DC by Acne. Highwaisted jeans with a sailor pant silhouette. Fitted around hip & seat / Gently flares from thigh down / Zip fly with button closure / Classic 5-pocket style / Patch pockets at back / Slight stretch / Contrasting topstitching / Wash: DC / 98% Cotton, 2% Elastane.
Cuts you some slack at the office. Imported cotton/polyester/spandex.
Herringbone linen-cotton boast pickstitched seams from sailor-buttoned waist to crisp cuffs.
Raised in London, these two sisters had their fates planned out for them at an early age. Sienna would go on to be a great film actress, while Savannah's love for fashion let her into the arms of the world famous Alexander McQueen. It wasn't until a bit later while sharing a flat that they were approached by fashion entrepreneur, Carlos Ortega with the idea to develop a designer diffusion level brand. The name coming from Sienna's birthday, 28 December was chosen by both sisters as a more abstract take instead of their names. They have always loved working together and taking it to the next stage seemed like logical step to take. Reg. $293.00 Color - Indigo 35" Inseam 10" Rise 98% cotton 2% elastane 17" in the knee breaks to 24" at the leg opening Front and back welt pockets Cuffed hem measures approx 1" in length
Co-designers Lana Cretz and Sara Watson's vision for Found Denim was to create a revolutionary line of denim that would combine classic, timeless design with elements of contemporary street culture fashion. Their denim collection is inspired by their love for the versatility of denim and the idea of a fabric and article of clothing that changes and ages as you wear it. Reg. $187.00 Color - Dusk 35" Inseam 9" Rise 93% cotton 5% poly 2% spandex 16" in the knee breaks to 22" at the leg opening
Black Halo's classic designs with flattering lines accentuate all the best features of the classiest lady. Reg. $248.00 Color - Black 33" Inseam 13" Rise 62% polyamide 33% viscose 5% spandex Dry clean only 24" in the knee breaks to 28" at the leg opening Invisible side zipper Front pleating Attached belt
- High waisted hotpant with pockets. - 98% Cotton,2% Elastane. Machine washable.
High Waist Jean, Baltimore 7 for all Mankind high waist jean with detachable studded belt is shown in Baltimore. 10" Rise and 35" Inseam. 98% Cotton and 2% Spandex. Machine Wash Cold. Made in the U.S.A.
This clever, cute and lightweight pant offers unexpected details. The arched front placket fastens with four flattened metal buttons and a full, straight leg creates beautiful lines. Hidden side zipper, classic fit, wide leg. Inseam measures about 33" depending on size. * 100% organic cotton platinum twill * made in usa * machine wash cold
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There are few transformative books in a person's life that rise out of the flotsam floating endlessly in the world's literary sea. I recently devoured one such book: C.S. Lewis' Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold. In Till We Have Faces, Lewis reworks the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche through the lens of Psyche's sister, Orual. The setting is both pagan and fictional; the story, as the jacket asserts, "illuminates the struggles between sacred and profane love."
In Till We Have Faces I was both emotionally moved and intellectually challenged. The book is broken in two. Book One mounts an argument against the gods. In the end, it asks, "Why silence? Amongst shattered loves, war, and suffering, why must the gods manipulate humankind without ever a glimpse of divine intent?" Orual, writing Book One, struggles with the loss of Psyche, Queenly responsibilities, and the stark realities of pre-modern life. She posits, "There must, whether the gods see it or not, be something great in the mortal soul. For suffering, it seems, is infinite, and our capacity without limit."
The depth to which Orual plunges reminds me of Gorecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs. It is pure lament, true struggle, and wholly human. It is both searching and longing in a defiant, fist-shaking way. Orual concludes Book One by writing: "I say, therefore, that there is no creature … so noxious to man as the gods. Let them answer my charge if they can … and the gods will know … they have no answer[.]" By itself, Book One is narrative philosophy at its best. It provides glimpses of reality via Lewis' imagination. Faces engages, questions, and illuminates (no matter how difficult its conclusions are to swallow).
Faces has not concluded, however. Reading Book One towards the end of her life, Orual realizes that edits are necessary. Through aged eyes, she claims to have written Book One as a frustrated youth understanding little. In Book Two, she is able, through a series of visions, to bring forth her case, to demand an answer. She receives one. In the long-dark hall of the gods, silence is her answer, for her case will not be answered by reason but rather by the nature of God. She writes: "I ended my first book with the words no answer. I know now, Lord, why you utter no answer. You are yourself the answer."
Ah, yes. The answer is God. What other answer could there be? "Before your face questions die away." Till We Have Faces is a marvelous and probing book that requires hard work of its reader. It demands a searching, a questioning, and a response. It is Lewis at his best. For readers coming to Faces from The Chronicles of Narnia, Faces might seem both jarring and wooden. There is no whimsy, safety, nor playful and powerful lion to save the day. The story is complex, whereas Narnia is imbued with simplicity. Faces is a novel dripping with mythological references for an adult audience. Being written towards the end of Lewis' life, one can't help but see both Lewis' maturity and subtlety, as Faces attains a profundity that Narnia could only dream.
Though the narrative is both beautiful and haunting, where Faces soars is in its ability to cultivate self reflection within the reader, for Faces deals with a very human issue: who are the gods and why are they silent? If in Book One we find a case against the gods, then in Book Two we find a presentation for the resolution of the human condition. This allows the reader to ask him or herself, "Where do I find myself? Am I stuck in Book One, angry and frustrated, or am I wandering through Book Two, at peace with my shortcomings and failures — humble before gods?"
In my journey, I find myself midway, caught somewhere between Book One and Book Two. Not wholly angry, mounting my case, but not wholly resolved to the cosmos' structure as Lewis presents it. And that's what makes Till We Have Faces a great novel, no matter where you might find yourself. There is something of greatness and longing for each and every reader.
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John Rocha At Waterford Ori Bowl (Large)
£200.00 Product Code 4213008
- Overview
Collaborating with world-renowned fashion designer John Rocha to create a sleek collection of crystal glassware, Waterford promises modern pieces in line with the brand's classical sensibility. Resplendent in sparkling lead crystal with a sunray design to the base, serve summer punch or fruit salad in this large Ori bowl.
- Details
- Fine lead crystal
- Diameter measures: 25.5cm approx.
- Height measures: 14cm approx.
- Hand wash with care
- Do not microwave
- Presented in a John Rocha Waterford box
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I recently wrote a few functions for making some common column formats and posted them here. I've recently added them to github gist so that you can download them straight into R using
I changed a couple of the function names though and added an argument to specify_decimal so that you can provide a minimum value. The function arguments are now:
specify_decimal(x, k, min)
npropconv(n, perc, dp.n, dp.perc)
valciconv(val, CIlower, CIupper, dp.val, dp.CI)
minval(values, min)
minval is the new name for minp.
Hope thats useful…
Every now and then you might want to make a nice table to include directly in your documents without having to faff about with columns later in excel or word. Typical issues might be the specification of decimal places, converting a value and proportion/SE column into one to take the form of n (x) or a value and CIs into x (x_min – x_max). I needed to do these recently and wrote the following functions to make doing it a bit faster and more productive…
specify_decimal <- function(x, dp){ out <- format(round(x, dp), nsmall=dp) out <- gsub(" ", "", out) out } npropconv <- function(n, perc, dp.n=0, dp.perc=1){ n <- specify_decimal(n, dp.n) perc <- specify_decimal(perc, dp.perc) OUT <- paste(n, " (", perc, ")", sep="") OUT }
valciconv <- function(val, CIlower, CIupper, dp.val=2, dp.CI=2){ val <- specify_decimal(val, dp.val) CIlower <- specify_decimal(CIlower, dp.CI) CIupper <- specify_decimal(CIupper, dp.CI) OUT <- paste(val, " (", CIlower, " - ", CIupper, ")", sep="") OUT }
minp <- function(pvalues, min=0.001){ pv <- as.numeric(pvalues) for(i in 1:length(pv)){ if(pv[i] < min) pvalues[i] <- paste("<", min) } pvalues }
And heres what they do…
> specify_decimal(x=c(0.01, 0.000001), dp=3) [1] "0.010" "0.000" > npropconv(n=7, perc=5, dp.n=0, dp.perc=1) [1] "7 (5.0)" > valciconv(val=7, CIlower=3, CIupper=9, dp.val=2, dp.CI=2) [1] "7.00 (3.00 - 9.00)" > minp(0.00002, min=0.05) [1] "< 0.05" > minp(0.00002, min=0.001) [1] "< 0.001"
Any arguments with beginning with dp specify the number of decimal places for the relevant parameter (i.e. dp.n sets the decimal places for the n parameter). It would make sence to follow specify_decimal with a call to minp to deal with the 0s:
> decim <- specify_decimal(c(0.01, 0.000001),3) > minp(decim, 0.001) [1] "0.010" "< 0.001"
Incidently, although I had p values in mind for minp, it can of course be used with any value at all!
Hope someone finds them handy!!!
Heres a couple of functions for calculating the confidence intervals for proportions.
UPDATE: These confidence intervals, together with many more, have actually been programmed in the binom package (binom.confint). Use them instead. For Stata users, CIs from proportions are available with the ci program.
Firstly I give you the Simple Asymtotic Method:
simpasym <- function(n, p, z=1.96, cc=TRUE){ out <- list() if(cc){ out$lb <- p - z*sqrt((p*(1-p))/n) - 0.5/n out$ub <- p + z*sqrt((p*(1-p))/n) + 0.5/n } else { out$lb <- p - z*sqrt((p*(1-p))/n) out$ub <- p + z*sqrt((p*(1-p))/n) } out }
which can be used thusly….
simpasym(n=30, p=0.3, z=1.96, cc=TRUE)
[1] 0.119348
[1] 0.480652
Where n is the sample size, p is the proportion, z is the z value for the % interval (i.e. 1.96 provides the 95% CI) and cc is whether a continuity correction should be applied. The returned results are the lower boundary ($lb) and the upper boundary ($ub).
The second method is the Score method and is define as follows:
scoreint <- function(n, p, z=1.96, cc=TRUE){ out <- list() q <- 1-p zsq <- z^2 denom <- (2*(n+zsq)) if(cc){ numl <- (2*n*p)+zsq-1-(z*sqrt(zsq-2-(1/n)+4*p*((n*q)+1))) numu <- (2*n*p)+zsq+1+(z*sqrt(zsq+2-(1/n)+4*p*((n*q)-1))) out$lb <- numl/denom out$ub <- numu/denom if(p==1) out$ub <- 1 if(p==0) out$lb <- 0 } else { out$lb <- ((2*n*p)+zsq-(z*sqrt(zsq+(4*n*p*q))))/denom out$ub <- ((2*n*p)+zsq+(z*sqrt(zsq+(4*n*p*q))))/denom } out }
and is used in the same manner as simpasym…
scoreint(n=30, p=0.3, z=1.96, cc=TRUE)
[1] 0.1541262
[1] 0.4955824
These formulae (and a couple of others) are discussed in Newcombe, R. G. (1998) who suggests that the score method should be more frequently available in statistical software packages.
Hope that help someone!!!
Newcombe, R. G. (1998) Two-sided confidence intervals for the single proportion: comparison of seven methods. Statist. Med., 17: 857-872. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-0258(19980430)17:8<857::AID-SIM777>3.0.C
Sometimes when you include a figure, you dont want to have to edit the picture file itself. In MS Word for instance you can use the crop command. LaTeX being LaTeX doesnt work quite the same way, but it is still possible. The standard way is to use the trim and clip options to \includegraphics –
\begin{figure} \includegraphics[trim= left bottom right top, clip=true]{file.jpeg} \end{figure}
This method doesnt always work however. For instance, if you use xelatex, like me.
There is a way around this though – the adjustbox package. It includes, among other handy functions, the function \adjincludegraphics which does the trick. One of the best things about it is that it even seems to use the same coding, so no need to change all of the argument names…just add adj to the function call.
\usepackage{adjustbox} ... \begin{figure} \adjincludegraphics[trim= left bottom right top, clip=true]{file.jpeg} \end{figure}
I think that its even possible to have it export its settings so that \includegraphics is recoded to do the same as \adjincludegraphics. I've not yet tried that though. (It should be just a case of using \usepackage[Export]{adjustbox} instead of \usepackage{adjustbox})
Changing how LaTeX prints table or figure numbers is surprisingly easy to do. Say you have a figure and rather that the figure being labelled as Figure 4 you want it to be S1 because its a supplementary figure.
\setcounter{figure}{0} \makeatletter \renewcommand{\thefigure}{S\arabic{figure}}
So we have reset the figure counter to zero and have told LaTeX to redefine \thefigure to have an S before the figure number. Easy huh!?!
For documents with chapters it is almost as easy to do:
\setcounter{figure}{0} \makeatletter \renewcommand{\thefigure}{\arabic{chapter}.S\arabic{figure}}
To change tables instead of figures, just swap any instances of figure for table. Piece of cake.
Do remember to reset it though, otherwise your next chapter continues to use the changes you've made!!
Just a quick post to say that on Saturday Ben Bolker (on behalf of the lme4 authors) announced that lme4 version 1 will be released to CRAN on the 1st August.
So to anyone thats written code based on the current lme4 that uses the @ to access parts of the model object…its time to start rethinking those functions…
Much like in the statistical environment R, it is possible to make custom functions (or "macros") in LaTeX. This is done using the
command, where commandname and definition are replaced with a name (e.g. \mysubscript) and a definition, respectively, and number_of_arguments can be provided or not. For example see my previous post on subscripts.
What do you do if you want to control the behaviour of that macro? Say you want the command to do one of two things, print Fig or Figs for instance.
One way to accomplish this is to use the etoolbox package:
\usepackage{etoolbox} \newcommand{\fig}[1]{ \ifblank{#1}{Fig.}{Figs.} } \begin{document} \fig{} is singular, while \fig{1} is plural. \end{document}
All this does is checks to see if there is an argument (#1) and prints its second argument if not (spaces or blank), or its third argument if there is something.
Hope this helps someone!
[UPDATE] A better method seems to be to use the following
\makeatletter \def\fig{\@ifnextchar[{\@with}{\@without}} \def\@with{Figs.} \def\@without{Fig.} \makeatother
otherwise it sometimes adds in extra space for no apparent (to me) reason. I'm not sure what the \makeatletter and \makeatother lines are about, but the other parts define a command called \fig which if defined as "if the next character is a [ do \@with else do \@without". \@with and \@without are then defined separately.


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Address | Rue Verdi, 06000 Nice, France |
Property type | Apartment |
Property ID | 1913PAAS |
Acceptance rate | 87% |
Response time | A few hours |
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Because the area is very good connections, whether by train, car, bus or on foot, visit all our beautiful and majestic surroundings Nice (Monaco extravagant, luxurious Cannes, Antibes picturesque, charming Grasse the Italian border etc. ..) is a breeze!
Our apartment is an ideal place to spend a pleasant stay in Nice and a unique opportunity to explore the Côte d'Azur. Renovated in 2013 with a view high-end, it combines elegance and comfort. Its high ceilings and work volumes make this spacious three pieces at once bright and cozy. It can accommodate up to 7 people (3 double beds and a sofa bed) and consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living room (40 m2) on a kitchen. It is equipped with every comfort: security door, double glazing, kitchen equipped (hotplates, fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher) windows, washing machine, LCD TV-HD, Wi-Fi, etc..
Because we want you to have an apartment spotless upon arrival, and not specific to the meaning of the previous tenants :-), cleaning is mandatory for all tenants supplement and is made by professionals. All other expenses are included. The remaining supplements and the Guarantor are to provide arrival (if they have not previously been made). Like their owners, pets are welcome. Thank you however we communicate their arrival in advance.
Discover our neighborhood and our city with sun rays that we offer daily the French Riviera. It is always a pleasure to hear from people around the world. We rent several apartments in Nice and are very responsive to the demands of our guests. Wherever possible, we will try to accommodate your special requests. For longer stays, we also offer competitive rates. Do not hesitate to contact us.
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- Cleaning is a mandatory fee.
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- The Discount for life are available on request.
- Possibility to rent less than a week.
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- We will meet at the apartment.
- The time of arrival and departure must be agreed in advance.
- Arrivals are preferably after 5h pm.
- Departures are preferably before 10 pm.
- Depending on availability, you will be able to leave your luggage.
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The apartment is located on the 2nd floor. It is easily accessible by most forms of transport.
- By car, take the street "St. Philip" from the Promenade des Anglais or "St. Philip" output from the fast lane (lane Mathis).
- By train from the central station, on foot about 8min.
- By plane, from Terminal 1, take bus 23 towards the stop "Gambetta / Bottero" (26 minutes) or bus 99 in the direction of the stop "Gambetta / France" (23 minutes).
Finally, some parking (as well as non-street paid parking) are nearby
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Appartement très confortable et superbe vue.
De plus, Nice est vraiment un ville très agréable.
bello e confortevole.
Purtroppo questa volta brutta sorpresa.. Scarafaggi nell'alloggio per la prima settima e per la seconda nonostante la pulizia pure. Avevo già affittato appartamenti da questa agenzia ma questa volta una vera delusione.
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L'appartamento posto in Prom 257 di Salvatore è un vero tributo al mare.
Un appartamento dal gusto semplice in uno stabile signorile dalla vista mozzafiato. La vetrata offre una vista a 360 gradi, sia dalla cucina che dalla sala.
Il terrazzo poi è davvero il miglior modo per iniziare e concludere la giornata.
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Posizione ottima praticamente in centro città e appena fuori dalla porta di casa volendo c'è la fermata del tram.
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Clam Hash
Bacon slices | 6 | |
Butter | 4 Tablespoon | |
Finely chopped onion | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
Freshly shucked minced clams | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
Coarsely diced cooked cold potatoes | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
Finely chopped fresh parsley | 2 Tablespoon | |
Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
Freshly ground black pepper | To Taste |
In an 8- or 10-inch heavy skillet, preferably of the nonstick variety, fry the bacon slices over moderate heat until they have rendered all their fat and are brown and crisp.
Set them aside on paper towels to drain, and when cool break them into bits.
Pour off and reserve all the bacon fat and, in its place, add the butter.
Melt it over moderate heat.
When the foam subsides, add the onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown.
Scrape into a large mixing bowl and add the drained clams, potatoes, parsley, salt and a few grindings of black pepper.
Mix together gently but thoroughly and taste for seasoning.
Pour 4 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat into the skillet and set over moderate heat.
Add the clam mixture and pat it down into the pan with a metal spatula.
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the pan back and forth every now and then to make sure the hash doesn't stick.
When the bottom of the hash is golden brown, place a heated platter on top of the frying pan, and, grasping pan and platter firmly together, invert them and turn the hash out or, if you prefer, fold it like an omelet and slide it onto the platter.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1348 Calories from Fat 478
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55 g84%
Saturated Fat 32.8 g164.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 179.3 mg59.8%
Sodium 4731 mg197.1%
Total Carbohydrates 154 g51.2%
Dietary Fiber 27.1 g108.2%
Sugars 5.4 g
Protein 66 g132.3%
Vitamin A 81.1% Vitamin C 144.1%
Calcium 50.8% Iron 256.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet


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Arran The Devil's Punchbowl III The Fiendish Finale, 53.4%, $130
John Grant of Glenfarclas distillery once told me that in his opinion no really top-quality single malt whisky had been produced in any Scottish distillery built since the Victorian era. Scanning the list of 20th century distilleries, he may have a point, but if one gives the lie to Grant's premise, then it is surely Isle of Arran.
Established in 1993, Arran has matured as a whisky-making operation as the years have passed, from the slightly panicky, scattergun approach of many cask finishes to the calm, assured, and beautifully made 16 and 17 year old single malts, with an 18 year old not too far from release.
The availability of stocks of maturing spirit in a diverse range of cask types and with a relatively wide age spectrum has allowed master distiller James MacTaggart to offer a number of well-received limited editions, marketed at affordable prices, without age statements.
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Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo leads the league in assists by a wide margin. He finished with 26 points and eight assists on this night, while Noah stole the show with 11 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
Chicago was in control most of the way, opening a 13-point advantage in the second quarter. The Celtics got as close as three in the third quarter, but the Bulls poured it on late, building a 95-75 lead with six minutes remaining. Boston scored the game's final 10 points while both sides substituted heavily.
Luol Deng scored 21 points for Chicago, while Carlos Boozer added 21 points and 12 rebounds. Starting point guard Kirk Hinrich went scoreless, but backup Nate Robinson, a one-time Celtic, more than made up for it with 18 points.
Paul Pierce scored 16 points and Courtney Lee had a season-high 14 for Boston, which lost its third straight game.
The Bulls dropped a defensive struggle at Memphis on Monday night. They scored more points in the first half against Boston (55) than they had at the end of three quarters against the Grizzlies (53).
Chicago made its first run early in the second quarter, when baskets by Noah, Robinson and reserve forward Jimmy Butler made it 42-29. Both sides shot better than 50 percent from the field in the first half.
Rondo led a third-quarter push, scoring 13 points in the quarter and bringing Boston within 70-67 by following his own miss with 3:39 left in the third.
The Bulls answered with a 9-0 run, then back-to-back 3-pointers by Robinson made it 87-73 with just under nine minutes remaining. Robinson hit 5-of-7 attempts from 3-point range on the night.


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Every week at OKmagazine.com, accomplished designer Malan Breton takes a look back at the week in fashion — the do's, the don'ts and everything in between! Join Malan and OK! for Fashion Fridays!
Darlings, it's Friday! As my supermodel niece would say, "DUH!" HAHA! Darlings, it appears all of Hollywood is on a fast track to cleaning up their diet and getting in a well-balanced fitness regime — myself included. But most importantly, Hollywood's leading men are realizing once again that a ripped body equals box-office draw.
One brilliant example: Ryan Gosling, who is ripped for his new character role. I am also enjoying the experimentation in menswear now that men are discovering their new shapes. Slim is in, and suits galore are enjoying new shapes and colors.
By cutting out irresponsible eating habits, we could all look as STUNNING as Marisa Tomei. I simply love the hair, the accessories and we looooove Marisa. (Yes, darlings, with five Os, haha!) I must say though, her dress? Why ruin a stunning silhouette with a dress built for two, made in cheeeeeap fabric? (Yes, darlings, with five Es) Those extroverted pleats from the waist down would make any woman look like an SUV on a petrol binge.
I have to say, in my career I have had the honor of dressing some of the most BEAUTIFUL women in the world. But there is one, one I have admired at events for her style and grace. Her natural and sophisticated glamor and that face — OMD! Julianne Moore, seen here in elegant simplicity. A nod to one of the most beautiful women in the world!
I would do anything to give Steve Carell a few pointers on taking his wardrobe from 1991 to 2011. He is a great example of a man who looks so debonair but just needs the right tools to give him a modern edge. Call me!
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It appears that everyone received the memo stating, "Please wear red to the premiere of Friends with Benefits." Haha, darlings! Well, who do you think did it best? Emma Stone? Emmanuelle Chriqui? Or the star of the film, Mila Kunis? I give you the honor this week!
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Well, darlings, the secret is out! I have the biggest fashion crush on my darling Jennifer Aniston. She is chic, funny, beyond talented and seen here in one of the most beautifully cut leather dresses I have ever seen. BRAVA, JENNIFER!!! Ending my week in review in utter PERFECTION!
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January 7, 1916 — Odessa, Ukraine
Iosif was the second of four boys born to a Jewish family in the southern Ukrainian port of Odessa, a city with the largest Jewish community in the Soviet Union before World War II. Iosif's father worked as a hat maker, while his mother raised the family.
1933-39: In 1936 I joined the Red Army and was trained to drive a tank. After Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, the Soviet Union took advantage of its nonaggression pact with the Germans to claim Finnish territory. The Finns resisted us and war broke out in November. I fought on the Finnish front as part of a tank detachment. Though greatly outnumbered, the Finns battled tenaciously and the war raged into the new year.
1940-44: We defeated the Finns in March 1940. Just over a year later, Germany invaded the Soviet Union. In the summer of 1942, while attempting to slow a German offensive in the Rostov area, my tank detachment was captured in the town of Panitsky. The Germans held us in several camps before deporting us to Auschwitz. I tried to escape, along with several friends, but we were caught. As punishment, the barracks leader beat the soles of our bare feet until they bled, and then forced us to work barefoot.
Liberated by the Red Army in 1945, Iosif was questioned by the Soviets to determine if he was a "traitor." He was allowed to return to Odessa. In 1978 he emigrated to America.
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Five Wyoming State Parks and their Kids eXtreme programs will benefit from a $5,000 donation from Devon Energy.
The parks that received donations are all in an area of Devon operations. These parks are: Keyhole State Park, Boysen State Park, Sinks Canyon State Park, and Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site. Devon Energy also made the donation of a GMC pickup for the Legend Rock State Archaeological site to be used as a working vehicle for the site.
The Devon donation will be used by the four parks in various ways:
Keyhole - The money Keyhole received will go towards their Bird Banding Station in which citizens engage in a science project to capture birds, obtain data, and put bands on birds in a nationwide monitoring project. The Keyhole Kids Celebration allows at-risk youth to learn about natural resources and participate in the bird banding station. Additionally, the Keyhole State Park Summer Family Program offers visiting park families educational activities such as bird watching, nature hikes, and water exploration.
Boysen - The money Boysen received will go towards the Kids eXtreme Youth Fishing Derby.
Sinks Canyon - The money they received is going towards the purchase of 26 headlamps and 26 flashlights for the safety of participants in the Kids eXtreme spelunking.
Medicine Lodge - This money will go towards the Paintrock Hunter Mentor Program's Outdoor Day. Skill stations for this day include: archery, air rifles, wildlife identification, building bird houses, archaeological dig, spin casting, .22 rifles, gold panning, flint knapping, ATV safety and antler scoring.
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Video and the GH2 (cont.)
Video Image Quality
One of the issues with all HDSLRs, including the GH2 is aliasing and moiré. The reason for this is that although these cameras all have AA filters on their sensors, they are optimized for high-resolution still images, not ~2MP 1080p video capture. Being a dedicated video camera, the Panasonic AF100 features an AA filter for 1080p but as a result it cannot produce high-resolution stills.The GH2 actually controls moiré very well, much better than some of its competitors. Where moiré is visible at all, it is monochromatic rather than colored, which is far less intrusive.
Panasonic Lumix GH2 Moire Tests from Bettina + Uwe Steinmueller on Vimeo. |
Normally, in a scene like this we'd expect to see moiré in the roof tiles, accentuated by the panning of the camera. However, this video shows virtually no moiré, which is impressive from a camera designed first and foremost to capture stills. Usually we would expect to see more moiré from footage captured at 720p compared to 1080 but as you can see, footage from the GH2 in either resolution is impressively clean. |
Anyone familiar with video in DSLRs knows about rolling shutter. Also known as 'jello cam', rolling shutter (where vertical lines appear slanted when the video is panned) is a consequence of how CMOS sensors are designed. Data from the sensor is read out in lines from top to bottom, which means the bottom lines are read later than the top. This is fine for still images, but in video it can result in 'jello cam'. We're pleased to report that although the rolling shutter effect is noticeable when the camera is very rapidly panned from side to side, it is well-controlled and in no way problematic in normal use.
The GH2 offers automatic focus during video recording but during our shooting we found that it is hard to get predictable results. Experienced videographers are more likely to focus manually, and fortunately, the GH2 supports a very powerful magnification mode that makes manual focus very easy. If you set the GH2 to MF and use Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds lenses, simply rotating the focus ring on the lens activates a magnified view. With other lenses the magnified view is activated by pressing the adjustment dial inwards. The Panasonic AF100 also features focus aids but they are not as powerful, or as useful as the GH2's magnified view - one area where the GH2 clearly scores points, especially when using older, third-party manual focus lenses via adapters.Most of Panasonic's Micro Four Third lenses feature Mega O.I.S image stabilization. Whilst we have found this system to be highly effective for still photos, it isn't quite so useful for video footage. It's fine for grab shots and casual shooting, but for critical video work we really would recommend a tripod, or at least some sort of external support. When mounted on a tripod, O.I.S. is best set to "off".
Mega O.I.S 'On'
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With Mega O.I.S turned 'on', footage is far from completely stable, but compare this clip with the one below - Mega O.I.S has done an extremely good job of reducing the worst of the camera shake. This clip still displays a slightly queasy up/down, left/right 'snaking' but this is partly due to the system's response to the camera being panned. It is interesting to note that this amount of biaxial movement is just enough to show the rolling shutter effect, too. |
Mega O.I.S 'Off'
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This video was shot handheld using the Panasonic 100-300mm f/4-5.6 at 200mm with Mega O.I.S turned off. If you compare this clip to the one above, you can see how much work the system has to do to stabilise the GH2's video at this focal length. Camera shake is so intense that it renders this clip completely unuseable. |
Moving on to audio, and as far as we're concerned, the GH2's internal stereo microphone is about as good as things get in this type of camera. Professional filmmakers don't tend to bother with internal microphones, but naturally they can come in handy on occasion and the GH2's built-in audio is perfectly acceptable for everyday video shooting and 'grab shots'.
Adding an external microphone to the GH2 is easy via the 2.5mm audio jack. There are plenty of microphones available to fit a 2.5mm jack (and needless to say, Panasonic makes one, the DMW-MS1) but if you already own recording equipment that uses the more standard 3.5mm, you'll need to invest in an adapter.
Something that can be a problem with internal microphones is wind noise in footage shot outdoors. The GH2's inbuilt microphone is very good, but wind noise can be an issue in some situations. Fortunately, the GH2 has an effective wind noise reduction feature for its inbuilt mic.
Wind Cut 'Off'
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The GH2's inbuilt microphone is very good, but wind noise can be an issue, as you can hear in this video clip, shot on a windy (and rainy) day with wind cut turned 'off'. |
Wind Cut 'Standard'
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With wind cut set to 'standard', the impact of wind noise on the GH2's footage is reduced, as you can hear from this clip. |
Wind Cut 'High'
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Set to 'high', the GH2's wind cut function is very effective at reducing moderate wind 'boom', whilst letting (most of) the ambient noise through onto the audio soundtrack. It can't work miracles though, and in windy conditions, an external microphone with a physical wind cut filter is far preferable. |
Still on the topic of audio, modern professional audio equipment uses XLR cables and connectors. This is where higher-end video cameras like Panasonic's AF100 shine. Incorporating these big XLR inputs in a small camera like the GH2 just wouldn't be possible. If you want to create perfect sound with the GH2 you'd be well advised to invest at least in an accessory microphone, but ideally an external sound recorder.
Shooting Video with the GH2: Conclusion
In our opinion, the Panasonic Lumic DMC-GH2 defines the current the state-of-the-art for video in DSLRs and interchangeable lens cameras. The large, high-resolution EVF is a big plus compared to some other HDSLRs, and we love the manual focus assist magnification feature. For nature and wildlife filmmakers the ETC (Extra Tele Conversion) function allows long telephoto movies not possible before at this quality, price, size and weight. More fundamentally, at its core the GH2 also features an improved video codec compared to the GH1.Comparing the GH2 to consumer camcorders at a similar price point is problematic, since the Four Thirds sensor is so large - a fact that has huge implications for image quality and depth of field control. On the other hand, the fact that the GH2 (like all interchangeable lens still cameras) does not feature a motorized zoom or built-in ND filters is relevant, and both omissions might limit its usefulness to serious videographers.
Ultimately, as well as built-in ND filters, we would like the GH3 to feature a swivel EVF with larger magnification, and some better tools (such as a waveform monitor) for controlling exposure. Also, although the GH2's video codec improves on the GH1, there is still room for improvement: 10 bit color depth, higher bit rates and 4:2:2 color compression would be nice, as well as improved continuous AF. Overall though, the GH2 is a big improvement over the GH1, and a major step into the right direction. Putting specification to one side for a moment, it is also a pleasure to use, both as a video and stills camera.
Uwe Steinmuller is a photographer, filmmaker and writer based in California, and is the co-author of Mastering Video with Your DSLR. You can see more of his work at www.outbackphoto.com


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Aristotle To Darwin And Back Again
A Journey in Final Causality, Species and Evolution
Author: Etienne Gilson
Length: 200 pages
Edition: Paperback
Code: FADBA-P
by Christoph Cardinal Schönborn
Darwin's theory of evolution remains controversial, even though most scientists,
philosophers, and even theologians accept it, in some form, as an explanation
for the variety of organisms. The controversy erupts when the theory is used
to try to explain everything, including every aspect of human life, and to deny
the role of a Creator or a purpose to life.
The overreaching of many scientists into matters beyond the self-imposed limits
of scientific method is perhaps explained in part by the loss of two important
ideas in modern thinking—final causality or purpose, and formal causality.
Scientists understandably bracket the idea out of their scientific thinking
because they seek explanations on the level of material and efficient causes
only. Yet many of them wrongly conclude from their selective study of the world
that final and formal causes do not exist at all and that they have no place
in the rational study of life. Likewise, many erroneously assume that philosophy
cannot draw upon scientific findings, in light of final and formal causality,
to better understand the world and man.
The great philosopher and historian of philosophy, Étienne Gilson, sets
out to show that final causality or purposiveness and formal causality are principles
for those who think hard and carefully about the world, including the world
of biology. Gilson insists that a completely rational understanding of organisms
and biological systems requires the philosophical notion of teleology, the idea
that certain kinds of things exist and have ends or purposes the fulfillment
of which are linked to their natures—in other words, formal and final
causes. His approach relies on philosophical reflection on the facts of science,
not upon theology or an appeal to religious authorities such as the Church or
the Bible.
"The object of the present essay is not to make of final causality a scientific
notion, which it is not, but to show that it is a philosophical inevitability
and, consequently, a constant of biophilosophy, or philosophy of life. It is
not, then, a question of theology. If there is teleology in nature, the theologian
has the right to rely on this fact in order to draw from it the consequences
which, in his eyes, proceed from it concerning the existence of God. But the
existence of teleology in the universe is the object of a properly philosophical
reflection, which has no other goal than to confirm or invalidate the reality
of it. The present work will be concerned with nothing else: reason interpreting
sensible experience—does it or does it not conclude to the existence of
teleology in nature?"
—Étienne Gilson
Gilson (1884–1978) was a renowned French philosopher and historian
of philosophy, and a member of the prestigious French Academy. He was a prominent
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Aquinas. Among his books are The Unity of Philosophical Experience, The Spirit
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On Tuesday, Avery Dennison Corp (NYSE:AVY) reported its second quarter earnings and discussed the following topics in its earnings conference call. Take a look.
Cost Cutting
John McNulty – Credit Suisse: To maybe flush out the cost cutting a little bit. You highlighted four major buckets where you expect the bulk of the savings to come from. Can you quantify how we should be thinking about each bucket in terms of what those savings might be roughly give or take a little bit in each of the segments?
Dean A. Scarborough – Chairman, President and CEO: This is Dean. I don't think we want to do that at this time because we haven't announced all the actions in terms of different parts of the company. I will tell you that about 80% of the actions we were taking they'll impact SG&A versus the balance, obviously, coming above the gross profit line.
John McNulty – Credit Suisse: Then with regard to the timing of when they hit, I know you said you are hoping by the end of '13 to be at a run rate of $100 million. How should we think about incrementally in '13 versus '12, what the cost saves should be looking out to 2013?
Dean A. Scarborough – Chairman, President and CEO: We want to get to the $100 million run rate savings by mid 2013, so a lot of the actions we'll be taking between and the end of the year. I do expect some actions will take a little bit longer, and bleed over into the first quarter of 2013.
Mitchell R. Butier – SVP and CFO: So, of the $100 million we are expecting $15 million net to hit this year and the following $85 million to mostly hit 2013, a little bit blending in '14 for things that are implemented in Q1.
John McNulty – Credit Suisse: Then just one last question just on your guidance for the full year. Looking at the two remaining core businesses; normally your first half of the year seems to be a little bit stronger in terms of earnings than the second half and your guidance isn't really implying that, so I guess I'm wondering what you're thinking starts to improve in the second half of the year, so that you kind of have a more even balance this year compared to normal years?
Mitchell R. Butier – SVP and CFO: I think, John, the biggest difference is last year in the second quarter, we basically reversed out our bonuses for the whole first half of the year. So, comps frankly just get a bit easier in the back half of the year, both on the top and the bottom line.
Restructuring in a Shaky Economic Environment
George Staphos – Bank of America Merrill Lynch: I just wanted to come back to the restructuring relative to the environment. If I was tallying correctly, I think, you mentioned an uncertain economic environment being the environment you've got around seven times or eight times on the call. So, did anything change over the course of the year that prompted these actions or where these actions, Dean and Mitch, that you had been more or less planning on once OCP was done and if you could provide a little bit more color on that that would be great.
Dean A. Scarborough – Chairman, President and CEO: Well, certainly the thinking about eliminating stranded costs after OCP that we took some actions in the back half of last year, but frankly as we look forward and realize that the economic environments probably in the near-term is not going to get much better. That we needed to take actions that would accelerate our earnings power now and not just simply wait for a rebound in the economy. On the corporate overhead part, one of the things that we have realized is that, we've added a lot of capability to the businesses and we can eliminate activities that formerly were done at the center that can now be done in the in the businesses. At the same time, the needs of the businesses are different, so that they can chose much better as to how to or what to invest in and at what levels. I think it'll get us definitely in a better end result. There is one other factor here and that is for some – for example of our businesses, a good example is Graphics and Reflective Solutions, we had decided a couple of years ago after we had integrated the supply chains, that we would leave additional infrastructure in the front-end of the business to try to accelerate growth. We had set an internal milestone of 2012 being the key when we would be able to demonstrate our ability to grow faster in that business. Now the near-term prospects given the economy don't look good, so we simply triggered milestone and decided to integrate that business and improve the returns immediately. So I think a number of factors are played into this, and I would attribute that to, frankly, just disciplined management and looking for opportunities for us to hit our commitments to shareholders as fast as we can, even given potentially uncertain economic environment.
Mitchell R. Butier – SVP and CFO: Goal with this – just to add to Dean's points, as we both mentioned is, to ensure we can hit the earnings and free cash flow targets that we laid out in May, even if we come in a little bit on the low-end of the sales growth. These are – we're always looking for opportunities to reduce costs and these things have been on our radar and we just – as what Dean said, we triggered a few milestones and we're in the works of implementing these things and finalizing the planning Q2, we are now in a position to announce most of it.
George Staphos – Bank of America Merrill Lynch: I guess one question I had regarding the goal, in terms of hitting your goals, despite the environment; you are purely referring to what you've laid out for 2012. You weren't putting any kind of stake in the ground for '13. i.e., you still expect to be able to grow earnings despite the environment because of the saving that you're doing right here. Would that be fair that you're only looking at '12 right now in terms of promising on your goals?
Dean A. Scarborough – Chairman, President and CEO: Well, we are committed to hitting 10% to 15% net income growth and 15% to 20% EPS growth. While we are not giving 2013 guidance here, and we certainly don't have any insight at this point about what 2013 is going to look like. Again it just comes back to us achieving those targets even if the economy looks worse and let's face it, if it doesn't get worst or it get somewhat better there is upside for the business.
Mitchell R. Butier – SVP and CFO: George, those are the targets we discussed in May at the Investor Meeting.
George Staphos – Bank of America Merrill Lynch: I understand just was not sure whether you were laying it out for '13 yet, doesn't sound like you are but certainly…?
Mitchell R. Butier – SVP and CFO: No, we are not.
George Staphos – Bank of America Merrill Lynch: How much of the savings will be actual cash, will it all be cash the $100 million or will there be some non-cash expense that you avoid here (indiscernible)?
Mitchell R. Butier – SVP and CFO: Those are pre-tax cash savings.
George Staphos – Bank of America Merrill Lynch: Then the last thing as you are integrating the Labels and the Graphics and Reflectives businesses what are the obstacles, if any, to integrating. What thought have you put into that you can share here about areas that you may eliminate that are key points of connection between the two areas that if it is now eliminated might hamper your ability to integrate those groups. And more broadly are there any areas that you may be looking to eliminate that again are key focal points (you have the) organization communicates from one end to another that are challenges during the integration?
Dean A. Scarborough – Chairman, President and CEO: I'll take a shot at your question, George. I am not sure I understand it 100%. I don't see any challenges in integrating Graphics and Reflective Solutions into the business. We still had a separate sales teams going after specific markets in Reflective and in the Graphics business. What we've basically taken out of a lot of the overhead or we will take out the overhead in infrastructure and some of the G&A costs associated with that activity and we will continue to leverage the scale of the Label and Packaging Materials supply chain and procurement operations, if you are referring to linkages between let's say RBIS and the materials businesses there really aren't very many. So actually, potentially, I think what we have is dyssynergy trying to manage some things at the center that should be more appropriately managed in the businesses with a focus on what's really driving value there. In other words RBIS obviously is a different business situation than label and packaging materials and therefore may choose not to invest in some things, at this point in their evolution.


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