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Cadillac SRX Second Generation Forum (2010-2016) Discussion, Outstanding customer service in Cadillac SRX / XT5 Forums; I want to give a big shout out to 'LAS VEGAS CADILLAC WEST" I have been to many dealerships in ...
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I want to give a big shout out to 'LAS VEGAS CADILLAC WEST" I have been to many dealerships in my lifetime, this dealership is the best, without question. I took my 2013 SRX Premium for the recall on Tuesday. They gave us a new 2013 SRX loaner, they didn't want us to have to wait. They called Wednesday morning, said work was completed, vehicle was washed, vacuumed and filled with fuel. When we picked up the vehicle, they also gave us $50.00 Visa Gift Card. Cadillac is doing things right.....
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Glad to hear you were treated so great! I received the same great treatment too!
BTW: I had a CTS loaner and when I got back into my SRX it felt sooooo much nicer to me ... ahhhhh yes I just love my SRX! - 04-18-13 12:32 PM #3
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Forgot to mention the most important aspect of our experience......The wonderful and caring treatment we received from Jimi Stevens, the service consultant. He went above and beyond his job description......Thank you so much Jimi....
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Hey now, you are making the rest of us jealous!!
Glad you are happy. Not many care as much as us about our cars, or these boards would be a lot more active than they are now. So I understand why some dealers don't seem to care, most owners don't care either. I look forward to going to the dealer, because I love cars! - 04-18-13 10:18 PM #5Cadillac Owners Member
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Great to hear that they are living up to the Cadillac standards , maybe they can serve as an example to Williamson Cadillac in Miami service sucks..........
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- Excessive Blowdown Leads To Relief-Valve Slowdowns
- Causes Of Blowdown
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Because all hydraulic and pneumatic systems should contain a relief, they can undergo blowdown. Blowdown typically results from friction or other energy losses due to change in a process operation's sense of direction (reversal). Its mechanical analog is deadband or backlash, and an electrical equivalent resembles hysteresis.
Imagine a simple ball type relief valve as shown in Figure 1. The system pressure to be controlled is p1 acting on A1. When the ball lifts at the set pressure, fluid is dumped downstream to tank at a certain backpressure p0. The term backpressure only refers to the downstream pressure at the outlet of the valve.
For the valve shown in Figure 1, fluid flow occurs across the seat area A1 (an orifice) and is driven by the pressure difference between p1 and p0. Normally, this backpressure eventually leads to a sump at atmospheric pressure, such as a reservoir. Sometimes, however, the diameter of downstream tube, pipe, or hose is not large enough to handle the flow, so the backpressure applied to the valve seat rises.
Alternatively, if substantial static pressure exists in the reservoir fluid at the end of the return line (as in a pressurized reservoir or one that is extremely deep), p0 will exceed atmospheric pressure. This can cause excessive backpressure, thereby reducing return flow. The higher static downstream pressure changes the force balance in the valve, affecting the set point of the valve.
Blowdown, however, refers only to the system pressure, p1. When the system pressure rises to exceed the set point, the valve opens, and flow commences. However, the valve will not reseat when system pressure drops back down to the set point. Instead, system pressure continues to fall. The valve will close when conditions are correct, but at a lower value than the opening (set) pressure. The difference in pressure between the set point and the final closing point is called the blowdown pressure drop, and it is usually specified as a percent of the set pressure.
A certain amount of blowdown is desirable to prevent limit cycle oscillations. Excessive blowdown, though, usually leads to reduced system performance. Within fluid systems, two effects primarily cause blowdown:
- Geometry change in the relief valve as it opens and closes, presenting a variation in pressure-sensitive valve areas.
- Redistribution of internal pressures on the working, sensitive (operational) valve areas. This often occurs when flow within the valve relieves the overpressure during the open part of the relief process.
Limit Cycles
Nonetheless, a certain amount of blowdown is desirable as a stabilizing mechanism. Suppose a valve is set for 1,000 psi in a system with rising pressure. When the pressure rises to 1,000 psi, the valve opens and triggers relief flow. It's possibly due to system mass and inertia that some system overpressure occurs before the flow begins to relieve the system. The poppet remains in the open position and, subsequently, the relief flow begins to correct the pressure by dropping it.
In this case, we assume a "perfect" valve that does not exhibit blowdown. When system pressure drops to the set point of 1,000 psi, the valve slams shut. The entire leg of moving fluid suddenly stops and the kinetic energy transforms to a pressure rise. Water hammer ensues, and the valve encounters more than the 1,000-psi set pressure. This causes the poppet to lift, which allows relief flow to proceed again. The flow relieves the pressure and the valve poppet shuts again, producing another cycle of water hammer. This process can repeat, causing limit-cycle chatter. Ultimately, such a "hammering cycle" can destroy the valves. If mechanical resonance occurs within the valve, it may couple with the limit cycle and cause fatal results. Some relief valves are designed with fluid-damping chambers to dissipate energy and prevent further harm.
A different scenario arises with a "less-than-perfect" valve that exhibits blowdown. For example, the valve opens at 1,000 psi, and after a short time, the pressure begins dropping below 1,000 psi into the blowdown zone. At 800 psi, the valve finally slams shut, stopping the relief flow. This transforms the kinetic energy to a momentary pressure rise, say 950 psi. The 1,000-psi valve set point, however, keeps the valve shut. In this case, blowdown was a benefit because it prevented limit-cycle chatter.


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Dear All,
As I know the verbs "increase" and "decrease" don't normally occur in the passive form. What about the verb "shift"?
Could you please correct the following sentences and explain which one can be used which one is better to use, and which one is a wrong one.
Sales have increased.
Sales have been increased.
Sales have been increased by our activity.
Sales have shifted from February to March due to the customer's intention.
Sales have been shifted from February to March by the customer's intention.
Thank you very much in advance! Lola.
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Hi Lola,
If you use the word 'shifted', it may sound deceptive because you are not saying that sales have increased nor decreased, only changed. If you want to use the word 'shift' or 'shifted', you should explain whether it is a positive shift or a negative one. If you prefer not to show either a positive or negative change in sales, here is an example of what you can use:
"Sales have shifted in the past two months due to a change in customer preferences."
Otherwise, "Sales have increased" is a good, positive statement but again, it would be helpful to explain why sales have increased. For example, "Sales have increased over the past year due to the diligent activity of our professional sales team."
Does this help you at all? I hope so. Good luck to you!
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Hi Karen,
Many thanks for your helpful advice.
Is it true that the words like "increase", "decrease" and "shift" do not normally occur in the passive from?
Thank you,Lola
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Most men think they know how to cook eggs. But for luscious, creamy, full-flavored eggs—eggs that are worth waking up for—you have to know a few rules. Try these suggestions from Dan Barber, executive chef of Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, PA.
1) Source smart
Great scrambled eggs start with a great chicken. "For any chicken lucky enough to enjoy a pasture-based diet, the beta-carotene in the grass enhances the color and the flavor of the eggs' yolks and your scrambled eggs," says Barber.
2) Easy on the heat
"High heat is the enemy," says Barber. "To ensure creamy, soft—but not runny—scrambled eggs, enlist the aid of a double boiler." Don't have one? A large, non-stick pan set over low to medium-low heat is a good stand-in. Crank the pan over high heat and you'll have brown, rubbery eggs.
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Yesterday, you mastered the art of perfect scrambled eggs. Today it's time to upgrade your bacon. Instead of frying it in a pan, where the grease spatters and the strips cook unevenly, toss it in your oven instead. Just place an oven rack over a baking sheet, arrange the bacon strips on top with a little space between each one, and bake in a 450°F oven until crispy—about 15 to 20 minutes. Less bacon mess, less bacon hassle, and more bacon goodness.
Check out a video of the technique by clicking here.
If you're crushed for time and can't make a satisfying bacon-and-eggs breakfast, unearth your blender from the kitchen cabinet. This piece of kitchen gear can whip together healthy breakfasts of yogurt, fruit, nuts, and more to take on the go. The best part? There are endless combinations to satisfy your gut. And most recipes are as easy as dump, blend, and pour. Like this one:
Real Almond Joy
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 medium banana
1 tbsp almond butter
3/4 cup orange juice
Dash of cinnamon
For tons more recipes, click here for the Men's Health Smoothie Selector.
We like a good PB&J or ham-and-cheese as much as the next guy, but at some point you have to graduate from sandwich building 101. That's why we asked Food Network Chef Tyler Florence for his rules on what it takes to make a 'wich for which your co-workers will envy you—and your stomach will give thanks.
1) Start with great bread
"Think sourdough, Tuscan peasant, or a wholesome multi-grain loaf," Florence says. Anything less doesn't have the same chewy, satisfying texture.
2) Skip the deli counter
"Thin-sliced deli meats are usually bland. Plus, they can contain fillers and too much sodium. Mine your fridge for leftover roast chicken, grilled steak, or even last night's meatloaf."
Click here for the rest of Tyler Florence's rules and your sandwiches will never be the same.
Yesterday, you learned the 5 commandments of the ultimate sandwich. Today, we give you inspiration to put those rules to good use. New York Times food writer Mark Bittman has assembled the 25 greatest sandwiches for guys. Browse. Salivate. Build. Feast. Here's just one of the awesome recipes that Bittman has to offer:
Spicy Crab-Salad Sandwich
Mix lump crabmeat with a bit of sesame oil, a chopped Thai (or other) chili, scallion, garlic, and salt. Mound it all on a roll with shredded napa or Savoy cabbage, and squeeze lime juice over everything.
Hungry for more? Click here for the 25 greatest sandwiches for guys.
Now that you've covered basic recipes, it's time to move on to more advanced fare. But before you start tackling tougher recipes, you need to wield a cook's most important tool in the kitchen: the chef's knife.
To improve your precision, agility, and speed as you handle your knife, try these drills, designed by Candy Argondizza, director of culinary arts at the French Culinary Institute in New York.
Julienne a carrot
1. Peel the carrot and then cut a 3-inch log from the fatter end.
2. Trim off four sides to shape the piece into a rectangular block.
3. Place the piece on one of its sides and cut 1/8-inch-wide slices lengthwise, keeping your fingers in a claw-like grasp (fingernails tucked) on the carrot.
4. Stack those slabs and cut 1/8-inch-wide strips lengthwise. You've just julienned.
Prep a bell pepper
1. Cut off the very top and bottom of the pepper. Then cut it in half vertically.
2. Lay each half on a cutting board, skin side down, and slide your knife across the curved inner surface, removing the ribs and their seeds. Follow the curve of the flesh to avoid cutting more off than necessary.
Slice an onion
1. Halve the onion from top to bottom, but don't trim off the root end. Then peel it.
2. With your knife parallel to the root, position the blade's tip on the board and keep it there while slicing.
3. Avoid slicing guillotine-style through the onion. Instead, rock the curve of the blade, making even cuts.
Dull knife? Click here to learn how to restore it back to razor sharpness.
Walk into any cooking supply store and you'll soon realize just how much useless crap is out there for sale. (Really, how many times are you going to use the cherry pitter?) To keep your kitchen free of clutter, save you some cash, and make your cooking more efficient, we've asked Chris Cosentino, chef partner of Incanto in San Francisco to pick the 7 essential pieces of cooking gear every man must have. The first one? A quality cutting board.
"Having a proper wooden cutting board is where everything is going to start from," says Cosentino, who likes Boos cutting boards (johnboos.com). Go with wooden—although plastic is non-porous, you're likely to put deeper knife marks into it, making it hard to clean and disinfect. And bacteria thrive in those scars.
Click here to stock your kitchen with the rest of the best cooking equipment for men.
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In lessons past, you've sharpened your knife skills and built an armory of essential kitchen gear. You're almost ready to dig in to more advanced fare, but before you start attacking recipes, it's best to have a battle plan. No matter what the recipe, there are certain rules all great cooks know. Taking these commandments to heart will make you a more focused, more consistent chef. For example...
Adapt at will.
Ingredients aren't set in stone. If you have a bag of unused mushrooms in the fridge but the recipe calls for eggplant, chances are the 'shrooms will do just fine. Don't want to spend $3 on a bunch of celery just to use a single rib? Omit it. You like pork chops more than chicken breast? Switch it. The point is, if you understand the basic techniques and have an idea of what tastes good together, the possibility for creation in the kitchen is infinite.
Click here for the full list of essential kitchen commandments. Then, it's time to start cooking.
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When done well, a juicy, tender cut of beef deserves its place as one of the cornerstones of a manly diet. When done poorly, you may as well chew on a mud flap. The difference is decided by knowing when to pull the meat off the flame. Whether you're grilling up a T-bone or using a skillet to sear your steak indoors, here's a simple test to check for doneness, according to Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue Bible.
Check doneness by pressing a steak in the center, says Raichlen. Then use your thumb, fingers, and the varying firmness of the base of your thumb as your guide.
Internal temp: 125ºF
Soft and squishy, like a pink sponge
Internal temp: 145ºF
Firm but yielding, like a Nerf football
Internal temp: 160ºF
Barely yielding, like a racquetball
Internal temp: 170ºF
Hard yet springy, like a tennis ball
Want to test it out? Click here for a great simple steak recipe.
Man cannot live on steak alone. You need a well-balanced diet to reap the health benefits. Fish is not only a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, it's also a great change up for your taste buds. The only problem? It's tough to cook. That's why we consulted some of the greatest seafood chefs on the planet to bring you a guy's guide to cook fish. Here's an appetizer—a foolproof way to cook fish.
It's called a braise. This rustic, bold-flavored approach will put to rest the notion that seafood is unsexy diet fare. If you're braising fillets, use sturdy ones: Bass, snapper, and grouper all hold their shape perfectly. The best part? You can skip the usual white wine and pair this baby with a hearty red.
Paul Bartolotta's Orata All' Acqua Pazza
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Sicilian)
3 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 tsp crushed red-pepper flakes
2 lb whole Mediterranean orata (snapper may be substituted for this Italian sea bream)
12 oz cherry tomatoes (quartered)
Sicilian sea salt and black pepper
1 cup water
1/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
Preheat the oven to 375°F. In an ovenproof saute pan or roasting pan, warm half the olive oil with the garlic and red-pepper flakes, and cook until the garlic is lightly browned. Add the tomatoes and lightly saute them.
Season the fish with sea salt and black pepper, place it in the pan with the tomatoes, and add water. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 135° to 140°F. (Check it with a probe thermometer.) Remove the fish from the pan.
Cook the sauce on high heat until it's reduced to about a cup (8 to 10 ounces). Add the parsley and the rest of the olive oil. Add salt and pepper, if necessary. Fillet the whole fish and dress with a few spoonfuls of the sauce. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
You need to eat your vegetables, too. But snacking on carrot and celery sticks will tire even the most voracious vegetarians. Mix things up by making a batch of roasted veggies. It's easy.
1. Cut all the vegetables into chunks about 1/2 inch thick. Dump them into a large bowl and toss to coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper
2. Arrange the vegetables on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan and bake in an oven set to 375°F degrees until the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally during baking.
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Want to impress her the morning after? Go above and beyond scrambled eggs and make her an omelet worthy of a four-star brunch joint.
Turn the burner to medium-high—hot enough to cause discomfort when your hand's an inch above the center of the pan. Add 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons of water and a shake or two of salt. Push the cooked egg from the edges of the pan toward the center with a spatula, and tilt the pan so raw egg runs to the exposed metal. Then, when no more egg runs, but the top of the omelet is still very moist, turn the handle toward you and sprinkle your choice filling across the near half of the omelet, from 3 to 9 o'clock.
Then, master the flip: Give the handle a jerk toward you. This will send the eggs up the far side of the pan. Push the handle back to its starting position as the omelet is halfway up over the lip of the pan. Your creation should fold in half, if all goes well. Practice before impressing her, or you'll end up with egg on your face.
Click here for another impressive egg recipe.
There are few meals more satisfying than a perfectly roasted chicken. The problem is that roasting a chicken can often cause you to flip the bird. The breast meat will dry out before the legs ever cook through and you end up eating around the pink stuff. Don't do that. Instead, do what the iconic chef Jacque Pepin does when he's hungry for a chicken dinner.
Start on the stovetop
Preheat the oven to 425°F; season a 3 1/2-pound chicken with 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet on medium high. Place the chicken on its side against the side of the pan and brown for 2 1/2 minutes. Then repeat on the other side.
Flip the bird (twice)
Place the pan, with the chicken on its side, in the oven. Roast for 20 minutes, turn the bird to its other side, and roast 20 minutes more. This helps the legs cook faster and the white meat stay moist. Then turn it breast side up, baste, and roast another 20 minutes.
Make a fast pan sauce
Remove the chicken from the pan and pour the juices into a small bowl. Add 2 or 3 Tbsp of water to the pan and stir to loosen the browned bits; add that to the bowl. Let it stand for a few minutes and skim off most of the fat. Serve the bird with the pan juices.
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This simple recipe is so good you may never go back to the bottled stuff.
Slice 2 small shallots and sauté them in 1/2 tsp of vegetable oil. Add 1 cup of whole mustard seeds and stir over low heat for 30 seconds. Add enough Guinness Draught beer to barely cover the seeds, and simmer until the seeds become tender. Let the mixture cool, and then puree it in a blender. Add more beer as necessary to adjust the consistency. It'll keep in the fridge for up to 6 months.
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Proper seasoning is paramount. First, lose the saltshaker. Pinch kosher salt straight from a dish. The coarse grains and the touch of your fingers give you maximum control. Add a pinch, taste, and repeat if necessary.
If you slice your meat right after it comes off the grill or out of the oven, those precious juices still circulating with residual heat, will seep out onto your plate. Let the meat rest: Wait 5 minutes before biting into burgers or grilled chicken, 7 minutes before cutting into steaks, and at least 15 minutes before carving a turkey or a larger roast.
Upgrade the flavor of the best low-calorie snack food.
What you'll need:
8 Kirby (pickling) cucumbers
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 Tbsp Kosher salt
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp pickling spice
15 peppercorns
5 sprigs dill
How to make it:
Slice the cucumbers lengthwise into four spears apiece and pack them into a 1-quart jar. In a medium pot, bring the vinegar, garlic, salt, sugar, pickling spice, and peppercorns to a boil over medium heat. Pour this hot pickle brine over the spears in the jar and stir in the dill sprigs. Let the pickles cool to room temperature, seal the jar, and refrigerate overnight to help develop the flavors. They'll last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
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Pan roasting is a popular restaurant technique rarely employed by home cooks. Preheat a cast-iron or stainless steel pan on the stove with a bit of olive oil until you see wisps of smoke rise. Add your chicken, steak, or fish, and cook until one side is nicely browned—about 3 to 4 minutes. Then flip it and place the entire pan in a 400°F oven to finish cooking.
Stop buying the neon-green stuff from the supermarket. Fresher-tasting guac takes only a few simple steps to make.
Peel one ripe Hass avocado and place it into a medium bowl. Add 1 chopped white onion, the leaves from one sprig of cilantro, minced; 1 seeded and diced Serrano chili, a squeeze of lime juice, and kosher salt, to taste. Mash the mixture with a fork or a potato masher until the flavors are well incorporated and it's as chunky as you'd like. Then, dig in.
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Keep your grill in prime condition year-round with these three easy strategies.
Crank the heat. Don't bother with soap and water to wash a grill. Melt away gunk instead. It's faster and won't affect the taste of your food, says Steven Raichlen, author of How to Grill. Heat the grill until your hand, held a few inches above the grates, can only withstand the heat for 2 or 3 seconds.
Scrub. Scrape the scalding grill with a rigid wire brush to break apart residue. Start scrubbing from the back of the grill first. It's the hottest region and if flames flare up, they'll draw toward your brush, not your face.
Add oil. Greased grates allow food to separate more easily from the surface, meaning you won't have to struggle un-sticking your dinner and lose coveted caramelization. Take a halved onion, soak it in vegetable oil, and run it across your grates. Israelis use this technique because they believe it adds extra flavor to their plate, says Raichlen.
The problem: Dense meats like steak, pork, or chicken legs can burn on the outside before they're fully cooked on the inside.
The solution: Insert a clean stainless steel road or nail into the thickest part of the meat, and finish cooking. "The nail will act as a conductor, drawing in heat and cooking the mat from the inside out," says Roland Henin, CMC, U.S. coach for the 2009 Bocuse d'Or Culinary Olympics.
Don't start from the stem. It may not break, so the fruit could crush. Instead, use both hands to pinch the dark base and spread the halves easily apart. Unbelievable!
Research says to go grocery shopping on hump day. Studies show that only 11 percent of people shop for groceries on Wednesday, making it the best day to be in the aisles. And only 4 percent of people shop after 9 p.m. You may have to track down somebody to fetch fresh stuff from the back room, but what else do they have to do at that hour? Plus, the shorter checkout line means less time scanning the cover of National Enquirer.
Warm food served on a cold plate is a rookie mistake. Heat your dishes in a 150°F oven for 10 minutes before plating a meal. On the flip side, lightly chilled plates (use your freezer) boost the freshness of cold dishes like salads.
Whip up a batch that's way better than the bagged stuff.
Step 1
Prep the beef. Start by putting a 2-pound trimmed strip steak in the freezer for 3 minutes to make it easier to slice. Use a long, sharp knife to cut the steak in half lengthwise, then again crosswise. Then cut it lengthwise into thin strips. Use a meat pounder to lightly flatten the strips to an eighth of an inch thick.
Step 2
Make a marinade. In a medium bowl, whisk together 5 Tbsp of dark-brown sugar, 4 chopped fresh garlic cloves, 2 Tbsp of rice-wine vinegar, 3 Tbsp each of oyster sauce and soy sauce, 1 Tbsp ground coriander, 1/2 Tbsp curry powder, the juice of 1 lime, and a few chopped cilantro leaves. Place the beef in a large resealable plastic bag, add the marinade, and leave it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or up to a day.
Step 3
Cook it slowly. A low-temperature oven will dehydrate the beef. Place the slices on a baking rack set over a baking sheet. Bake in a 200°F oven until dry, about 45 minutes.
Capitalize on this simple, healthful breakfast go-to.
1) Use ripe citrus. Look for a well-rounded fruit; a lumpy or abnormal shape may be a sign of over-ripening. The color should be light orange with a pinkish blush and little or no green—that's a sign it was picked too early. Judge the weight, too. The heavier the grapefruit, the juicier it is.
2) Begin cutting into segments. Use a knife to remove the rind from each end of the grapefruit, creating a base for the fruit to rest on your cutting board.
3) Work your way around. Remove the rest of the rind by slicing downward. Trim any remaining pith.
4) Finish slicing. You'll see little wedges of fruit encased in pockets of membrane. Using your paring knife, slide down the edge of this paper-thin layer on each side of the segment and fillet out the skinless fruit.
Even skilled home cooks occasionally flub a dish. If it happens to you, follow through with a back-up plan.
If you end up overcooking meat, slice the protein thinly, put it on a plate, and top it with chopped tomato, onion and jalapeno. Add olive oil and fresh lime juice. The acid and oil will restore moisture and fat to the mistreated meat.
Oops—too much salt? Use a splash of vinegar to provide a counterbalancing punch of acid and sweetness.
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When chopping anything, place a damp kitchen towel underneath your cutting board to prevent it from slipping or rocking. Cut awkward-to-slice vegetables—such as mushrooms, carrots, and peppers—by first cleaving them in half. Then rest the flat parts on the cutting board and finish the task safely.
1) One part acid. Start with an acid to add bite to the marinade. You can use lemon juice, white-wine vinegar, or balsamic vinegar.
2) One part oil. To balance the taste, carry the flavor, and contribute a subtle nuttiness, try olive oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil.
3) Add some flavor. Shallots, ginger, and herbs (chives, parsley) add tang. Use crushed red-pepper flakes for a spicier edge.
4) Finish it off. Season the steak with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, both of which transfer the seasoning to the meat. Then soak your steak for 2 to 12 hours. (Longer is better.)
Make your own vinaigrette by whisking together three parts oil (olive canola, or sesame) with one part vinegar (balsamic, red-wine, or rice), plus salt and pepper. Build extra flavor by adding minced shallot, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, or honey.
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Yesterday I was a at gun shop and ordered the P938 extreme model. Hope I get a good one. If you own a P938, what holster are you using? Also, what self defense ammo do you use and that works well in this gun?
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Hope it turned out well for you. I'm sorry no one responded....
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Sorry board bro, it's been a bit from my last log on. My wife has a P938 Extreme. We did some homework and broke it in with 124gr ball and hollow points. She carries the Hornady Critical Defense. No ftf/fte with this ammo to date. We are waiting on a TT Gunleather IWB holster. Tim has the mold for the P938 and I love the IWB holster from TT Gunleather I have for my 1911.
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Using MaxMSP & Arduino to control an RGB LED matrix
I was directed to these forums a couple of days ago in the hope that I can make a project of mine into anything more than a pipedream.
Please bear in mind that until 2 days ago I had never head of MaxMSP, but do feel free to go into detail as I'm willing to learn.
I have searched the forums (and elsewhere online) over the past couple of days, but if there is a thread or tutorial that could directly help with this project, that would be great.
I'll try to go into as much detail as I can about the project.
It consists of 600 5mm RGB LEDs fitted into a panel approximately 30cm x 10cm.
The idea is to be able to create images and patterns on the panel of multiple colours and variable brightness. Is it possible to program patterns or algorithms into MaxMSP which would output into an Arduino and control the LEDs?
ie. A multi-coloured patchwork, the whole panel flashing quickly on and off and between colours, moving shapes, a "lightning" effect, slow fades between colours, a "twinkling" effect between 2 colours, or just switching on 1 LED anywhere on the panel.
here is a youtube video of a similar project:
The end result would be to trigger these patterns/algorithms to music using Ableton Live
Basically, I would appreciate any help pointing me in the right direction of what I actually need to learn to complete this project.
So far the list of things I need consists of:
– Arduino software & hardware
– Firmata
– MaxMSP
– Maxuino
– Help…
So if there is anyone out there who is knowledgeable in this area, or there are threads or tutorials that would help me, any help would be appreciated. You tell me what I need to learn about, and I'll go learn about it.
Hello FiascoDaze,
Welcome, you have certainly done your homework! An example to all new posters :p
"Is it possible to program patterns or algorithms into MaxMSP which would output into an Arduino and control the LEDs?"
I'd say yes and also yes to your more detailed questions. It is going to run smooth? I don't know. The guy in the video is running 1500 leds at 24 fps. You only have 600 but you want rgb, now i'm have never toyed around with those but i can imagine it takes 3 brightness-levels instead of just one so essentially you're sending triple the data. So to conclude max is more than capable to do all of that (if your computer is ofcourse) but the bottleneck is gonna be the arduino due to the shear amount of data is has to process every frame.
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Ross, in the chase for the Marlins' center-field job, pulled up when his knee buckled while trying to steal second base on Friday against the Astros in Kissimmee, Fla.
"I'm doing everything [Sunday], and going from there," said Ross, who could be back in the lineup as early as Monday when the Astros visit Jupiter, Fla.
A more realistic game could be on Tuesday against the Orioles on Tuesday at Fort Lauderdale Stadium.
When he returns, he plans on wearing a protective sleeve on his left knee. He hasn't worn one thus far in spring.
Ross received a scare when he felt discomfort in his leg on a steal play that turned into an easy out when he pulled up and didn't slide. Initially, the fear was that he tweaked a left hamstring problem that hampered him most of 2007.
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- USGenWeb Archives-Bute County
- Colonial and State Records of North Carolina - searchable database that contains many records pertaining to Bute & other NC counties from the colonial era
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- Tanner's Creek. Established by 1772.[4]
- Historical Map of Old Granville-Bute-Warren-Franklin-Vance - from the UNC Library Digital Collections, shows the area & landowners from 1741-1931
- ↑ "Bute County, North Carolina" in Counties of North Carolina at http://www.carolana.com/NC/Counties/bute_county_nc.html (accessed 1 January 2011).
- ↑ "North Carolina Time Line" in Kindred Roots Genealogical Society at http://www.kindredroots.com/NC/nc_counties.htm (accessed 1 January 2011).
- ↑ George Washington Paschal, History of North Carolina Baptists, 2 vols. (1930; reprint, Gallatin, Tenn.: Church History Research and Archives, 1990), 1:233. FHL Book 975.6 K2p 1990.
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Video: Jack Black Film's 'Bermuda' Scene
Perhaps the least convincing special effect in a Hollywood blockbuster newly released on DVD was an attempt to recreate Bermuda in central California.
In a modern-day comedic retelling of the Jonathan Swift classic "Gulliver's Travels", actor Jack Black plays Lemuel Gulliver — a mailroom clerk at a New York newspaper who discovers Lilliput off the coast of Bermuda.
After Gulliver bluffs his way into an assignment in Bermuda to write about the Bermuda Triangle, he is hurtled to the undiscovered land where the inhabitants are only six-inches tall. Although the film is partially set here, no location footage was shot in Bermuda — other locales closer to Hollywood were used as stand-ins for the island.
The film shows Jack Black's Gulliver arriving at the "Bermuda" airport complete with sign saying "LF Wade International Airport", coastal roads and a marina. But the bulk of the "Bermuda" footage was shot thousands of miles away at the Four Points hotel and sailing development on California's Ventura Harbour.
The producers' failure to hire actors sporting Bermudian accents for the scenes supposedly set on the island has also drawn criticism for being inauthentic.
"That was so not a Bermudian accent," read one comment in a feedback section for the film's trailer at the "Gulliver's Travel" official website. "I'm so tired of the generic Caribbean accent – especially because Bermuda is not in the Caribbean!"
"Gulliver's Travels" was released theatrically by 20th Century Fox in December, 2010. The film — which received withering reviews and generated Lilliputian box office revenues– co-stars Emily Blunt, Amanda Peet and Billy Connolly. It was directed by Rob Letterman whose credits include the computer-animated hits "Shark Tale" and "Monsters Versus Aliens."
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why are Bermudians always portrayed as some WEST INDIAN .....we dont really talk like that do we ??
Maybe because half the population is of West Indian ancestory?? like it or not?
what?! Americans' ancestry is largely british - we don't hear them portrayed with a british accent!
I beg to differ about helf of the population's ancestory - half of it is English more so than West Indian - the English/Spanish were first - then the Africans enroute to the West Indies/Americas - followed by the Indentured Servants (West Indian's and Native Americans) - then the West Indians once we were setteled and began farming. Learn your history..
@ rockfish if bermuda is 60/40 black/white......of that 40% its a mix of english,canadian and americans etc. the OTHER 60% majority are black...that population can trace some part of their roots to the WEST INDIES !
no dude - Africa - the term West Indian was used to catogorize Indians who came from the Caribbean - and then adapted by other Caribbean Nations which were then colletively referred to as the West Indies. Majority of the 'black' Bermudains have African and Indian heritage - not all of that population can trace their roots to the WEST INDIES!!!
If you make that statement - the black population that can trace their roots to America - are they in the 40% bracket?And if you're trying to use St. Kitts as a part of the West Indies - at that time - they were a part of Bermuda - so it dosen't count - slaves with Bermudian owners were sent there to work - back when Bermuda was a player in the sugar cane industry - so learn your history.
what nonsense are you speaking?
I'm pretty sure the West Indies is called that not because of Indians from the Caribbean, but because the old explorers headed West, trying to find a new trade route to India, and came across those islands instead... so they called them the West Indies because of a geographical mistake....not because of the natives were "Indians"...
I agree, I am sick and tired of people portraying us like that. You think that they would at least googled us to a least know what we looked like. I guess they were to cheap to hop on a plane and have to pay to use our image. Come on that airport and car! Who's going to fit in car? A bunch of circus clowns.
Goodness gracious, who cares if the 30 second scene is inauthentic. If I were financing this movie, I certainly wouldn't expect to fly a cast and crew to Bermuda for thousands of dollars when I can do it on the cheap a stone's throw away from a Hollywood studio.
You are missing the point retard. We can get over the fake airport scene but the accent is totally off and ridiculous. They could have did everything the same but even cast an American and it would have been more believable. No Bermudian sounds like a Trinidadian or a Jamaican. They always portray us as something stereotypical. It would have took how long for them to find 1 person who's been to Bermuda that could have told them the accent is way off-but that didn't gel with their stereotype of an islander. It's insulting and totally stupid but that's Americans for you.
"You are missing the point retard."
"It's insulting and totally stupid but that's Americans for you."
2 insults in one post... great way to stand up for Bermuda Nicole
Doug you dummy, are you really missing the point? It's more insulting for Bermudians to be portrayed in such a way that would have people who have seen the movie to think that we are just Jamaica but smaller. I recently saw the movie on a flight coming back and I was outraged at how not ONE thing in the scene was authentic to Bermuda. For sh**s sake they had dirt roads and chickens running around and the guy driving had the thickest (although fake) Jamaican accent.
The movie was a flop anyway, so I'm willing to bet not many people saw it (thankfully)
dummy? now my feelings are hurt
its a 30 second scene... do you really think a multi-million dollar project gives a crap about the accent of a 21mile island for a 30 second scene?
We are known to the world as a Caribbean island and as such get dropped into their "generic accent" group..
yes our accent sounds different then portrayed, but my goodness, its 30 seconds.. i can give you tons of Bermudians that DONT sound like what you would call a BDA accent either... this is such a stupid thing to be whining about. laugh it off, call them ignorant of true bermuda accent, and be done iwth it.
Boy did I DIE of laughter after watching this part of that movie. Strangely I was hugely insulted at the same time. Did they not do ANY research on Bermuda at ALL? gosh.
I haven't watched it nor intend to do so. Who was the director....Ewart Brown.....
All that money spent on trips to India and this is what he comes up with? Guess he got payed to play.......
Who the hell frickin cares what accent they used. They mention Bermuda - and its free advertising. Get over your spoiled Bermudian selves and your accent too. The rest of the world doesn't care.
Be glad they used the word Bermuda - be so glad. You don't know how fricking lucky you are and all you can do is complain that the accent wasn't genuine. Friggin typical spoiled Bermudians. Same happened over 'Bermuda Grace' a few years back.
You people are an embarrassment.
All free advertising isn't necessarily good advertising. Did you see it at all? I wasn't impressed either and I am not one who generally cares about this sort of thing. A little research would have been cheap as well. The just didn't care.....which is perceived as disrespect. An understandable position.
I concur!
If they used authentic Bermuda accents then everyone would think it's a movie about individuals with special needs.
LMAO!!!! @Shadashay I was thinking the SAME THING!!! LOL anywhoo strange I actually just watched this movie last night (apple TV <-Loves it) My BF and I were like WTH is up with the accent.. but I mean think about it we have a local celb like Collie Budz (realisticly he is likely one of the most popular Bermudians in the entertainment industry) out there taking with a fake Jamaican accent.. what do you expect.
Anyway thats the only part of the movie with any interaction with a "Bermudian" lol They were gonna have him catch the bus... but he had his suitcase
Love it! Also, there are so many Jamaicans here, maybe the point was that the guy was truly a Jamaican in Bermuda. Haha!
Wow, that's rich. I always find it interesting that we run away from our heritage and look to poke fun at things that make us Bermudian.Our accents are totally influenced by our ancestors.We are influenced by various British and West Indian dialects. As a child I often encountered Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Jamaican and West Indian workers on island and just couldn't understand a word that flowed from their mouths. And interestingly enough, the same was true of many English that didn't happen to be raised in London or attend a finishing school. I lived in the US for 20 years and lived in seven different states and again was fascinated with how those on the West Coast (mostly Californians) boasted of not having an accent and those in the South ran from theirs as did those from New Jersey and the five boroughs of New York. No matter where you hail from, England, the US,Australia, South Africa, Canada etc etc, there are segments of your population that speak "funny", and so what. I'm more concerned with what is said, than how it is pronounced.
the best post yet!
And you're ignorant! Who wants free advertising that is totally incorrect?
How would you feel if every movie that took place in america had the actors speaking in thick southern (redneck) accents? Bermudians are an embarrassment? Are you serious? Do you not realise that EVERY country in the world hates you and thinks that you have too much and are all spoiled? That's funny, if that isn't the pot calling the kettle black, I don't know what is.
I just came back from Europe and everyone seemed to not like us because they thought we were American. It wasn't until we told them that we weren't that they started being nice to us.
I can't wait for China to cash in that money they loaned you, you'll all be speaking cantonese in the near future Lol.
Who cares--get embarassed because we are rich as we are and so many of our people live under the poverty line. Now that's a reason for concern.
@ Warner (Brother)
I really think your missing the point. It has nothing to do with being spoiled. We "Bermudians" are a unique people... Yes Jamaica is popular, but they do not represent the other island. If you went to see a movie made in the UK that took place in the US and every character had a southern drawl i pretty sure you would find it off... or better yet picture the latest Batman movie and every character sounded like they were from New England. Yes it was only a 30 second clip, but your telling me a multi-million dollar production couldn't even take 10 seconds to YouTube the place that they're portraying... not only is that lazy, but it's downright insulting. The department of Tourism should try that one... take a clip from a "Come To Jamaica" commercial pass it off as Bermuda and follow it up with a "it was only 30 seconds". But the reality of it all is that the studios are telling us that they really don't care who we are or where we come from and that's the real insult!!!
Bermudians need to get over this "Im not West Indian" hell your not English either. Majority of the populace can trace their heritage to the Caribbean, not to Bermuda. I am grateful for the free publicity, who the hell cares if the accent is not authentic!
Yeah because I'm sure if every non American country made a movie about let's say Los Angeles and the person had Texas accent they would be hugely offended. Or if it was New York and they had a down south accent. It's insulting. They do it all the time, more like typical arrogant Americans not giving a damn. They of all people get hugely offended over stuff like this so Bermudians have a right to be annoyed. Even the cheap tacky fake airport they "recreated" is an insult.
...no...they wouldnt care..
I'm sorry; I'm a proud Bermudian, born and raised. I must be the only one, but I don't get how it's insulting...is it really that SERIOUS? It's a fictional, fairytale movie for crying out loud, get over it!
Did you see it? Perhaps you wouldn't be so "grateful" if you saw it.
how would you feel if every black person in every movie was portrayed with an african accent since most black people trace their heritage to africa?
Would it really matter whether they spoke with an african accent or not? Why are people so insulted and embarassed over the stupidest things? We're all one, no matter what accent, what language, nationality or color. How is it offensive the way someone talks or what accent they have? We have many west indians living in Bermuda, the character could have been portraying one of them! Its this kind of sad small mindset that causes so much of the hatred in the world. Wow......
Now that's a person that i can listen to!
Stupid spoiled Bermudians think they can dictate how someone speaks in an effing movie????? Movies aren't real!!!!! How self centred can you get. This is free advertising you idiots.
Typical Bermudians - they think they are special.
They are special alright - like the kids at St Brendans.
@ Warner- Your tantrum is funny. To be clear, whether or not they nailed the accent is irrelevant. The marketing is not a good look for Bermuda, a fact that is clearly lost on you. It is disrespectful, to any destination, to purport to the world that you shot a film there (when you didn't) and then don't have the courtesy or decency to do ANY research on the place, which is the least they could have done. That is my issue with this. You keep saying that it is free Marketing but as I stated earlier, free Marketing is not always good marketing.
Truth, you are obviously stuck in the 'old Bermuda' which was so successful that we could turn people away - there are many people like you who still haven't figured it out. Right now Bermuda needs all the free advertising it can get. This might not be perfect - but at least it is free advertising. As far as my 'tantrum' goes? I guess the 'truth' hurts. The 'truth' is what I was telling.
They did some research because they knew the name of our airport!
As far as the accent, I hear a lot of bermudians trying to put on Jamaican accents.
How can we expect someone from LA to know who we are when we don't even know the answer ourselves?In Mary Poppins, Dick Van Dyke did the worst cockney accent in recorded history. Yet Billions of people love the movie and I've never ever heard of anyone being 'insulted' by by the awful accent. It would take somebody completely self absorbed to do such a thing. Someone incredibly myopic and self serving. Someone who thinks they are 'spashul' or entitled in some way - in another world perhaps. OMG I've just described a Bermudian.
Did you get your PRC or did you come to late ?
Ha! Funny. I'm Bermudian actually. And yes, some Bermudians need to get over themselves and be thankful for free publicity.
it's not even about the free publicity. We get enough of that with the Triangle and subtle references to cruising or vacationing here. It's definitely not us needing to "get over" ourselves. Sure there are people who do rubbish accents in every movie but at then end of the day if you're going to portray us wrong at least do it in a somewhat entertaining movie. That movie was a complete waste of film and I seriously wish I could get those minutes of my life back.
If you're Bermudian then you're an idiot for everything that you're saying. It doesn't matter if no one liked Dick Van Dyke's accent. At least he tried to do what the accent sounded like. These idiots were speaking in a Jamaican accent which sounds NOTHING like a Bermudian accent.
yeah but you have bermudians trying to sound jamaican all the time..
its 30 seconds of a movie thats not even about bermuda!!! how is this an issue?
What are you talking about?! The main theme is that it takes place off the cost of Bermuda! It doesn't matter if it was 30 seconds or 10 seconds, the fact is, if anyone did this to America, they would be up in arms about it. I think that it was extremely ignorant on the films part for not at least googling Bermuda, it would have taken 2 seconds.
lol we need to look at this realistically though.
firstly i dont think americans would really care if their country was represented any accent, because they are so diverse, any accent could work....
also almost everyone it the world knows where america is, and what american sounds like (for whichever region). You dont really need to do any research to know these things... so its not like anything would rude be "done" to america.. people just know..
we are a tiny spec in the ocean.. probably 99% of the world havent even heard of us.. and i would say the majority of this movies audience only know the name because of the triangle, not because of our island...
also, what exactly would googling help? they know we are here.. the story is about some islands in the bermuda triangle... not about geographical accuracy...and googling wouldnt do anything about an incorrect accent.
as has also been mentioned, The Deep, our most famous and full length film had zero bermudian accents in it... no one who watches the movie will care what they sound like...and to be honest the creators care more about the audience then the ego's of some tiny island thta the movie isnt even about..
You're STILL missing the point. Because we are pretty much unkown to the rest of the world, it is more damaging when we are misrepresented in such a manner. I don't want the rest of the world thinking that we are some backwoods, live in shacks chicken farmers.
Also, I don't care that there wasn't a Bermudian accent in the movie, I care that the accent they used was far from how we actually sound. I would have been happier if they made us sounds American or even British.
Wow, what an ignorant statement truth. Funny that you call West Indians "backwoods, live in shacks chicken farmers", when I know several that are probably living better than you and I are right now - in 'rich' old Bermuda! It's people like you that give all Bermudians a bad name, and I'm sick of it. You need a reality check. If you haven't already, go and watch the documentary 'Poverty in Paradise'. You can stop fronting for yourself now, because you sound real dumb.
Sorry, statement was directed @Think about it
It's a Movie - where can I find the movie you referenced? I've seen the trailer and would like to see the rest of it
Where they even given permission to portray our Island like that - we can tell that's that was not our coast line and frankly - the Island or peninsula they featured don't have jack on Bermy's cost line. Such an injustice - to portray Bda like that - could we file a writ against the producers??? We could use the money to help boost our economy...
The fact that you think someone should have to ask before mentioning Bermuda shows how self absorbed you and many Bermudians are. Once again, you, we, all of us should be glad Bermuda is featured - in these difficult economic times. We need all the free advertising we can get.
As soon as I screened this movie i was disgusted once I saw this. Bermuda DOES NOT look like that and we DO NOT all drive in buggies shouting at chickens and we ARE NOT Americans with FAKE Jamaican accents! This is one movie that WILL NOT be introduced in the library that I work at. This is by far the worst thing that could have been done to portray our island. Shame on that idiot of a director.
Although we disagree on the free publicity thing, I thank you for saving me the time I would've wasted watching it. But surely, it can't be worse than the Ivory Ape? OMG don't tell me it is worse pleeease!
well i haven't seen ivory ape so i can't really comment on that one. but you're welcome for the save.
The Ivory Ape was truly one of the worst movies ever made and unfortunately it was made in Bermuda. The best part was when Charles Jeffers (who played the part of a warrior or tribesman of sorts) was shot. Everyone in the movie theatre laughed.
As for the person who said I'm an idiot for all I've said. You are a typical myopic Bermudian - so narrow minded you give the rest of us a bad name. No wonder foreigners think we are dumb with people like you around.
I agree this is absurd! I find it shocking that Bernews is just reporting this, this article is extremely behind; I have been stating this misrepresentation of Bermudian culture for about six or seven months now. It is absurd to identify Bermudians as a Caribbean country that has a Caribbean tongue; we are geographically located in the Atlantic ocean. I know I do not sound like a Jamaican, if anything I can understand us being identified as British by foreigners, because of our dialect. It is unfortunate that the United states has this fallacy of categorizing all island people as the same. This misconception is prevalent in the United States through their melting pot ideology but it will not be easily swayed.
Just what do you find "shocking", D? The film has only just come out on DVD and a lot of people are seeing it now for the first time. So it's certainly a subject worth re-visiting. Check the archives. Think you'll find Bernews first reported on the Jack Black "Gulliver's Travels" movie -- and its dubious Bermuda content --late last year before it was released at cinemas over the Christmas holidays.
The Deep was on TV a couple nights ago. So far it is the only hit film made in Bermuda and only the shark scenes were filmed off island. Do you know how many Bermudian accents are in this movie? Just one by Teddy Tucker for about ten seconds.
I haven't seen Gulliver's Travels but I am sure they didn't claim it was filmed on location in Bermuda. It's Hollywood fiction people! Find something important to get upset about.Are you serious? It doesn't matter if they claimed it was shot in Bermuda. They had a scene with the "Bermuda airport" in it and he was supposedly leaving Bermuda's shores by boat. How does that not lead people to think that is what Bermuda looks and sounds like. It wouldn't have been as bad if they left out the parts with the chickens (which was ridiculous)
LOL you tellin me you've never had to slow down for chickens before? those things are everywhere..
at the end of the day, in a 90min movie, 30secs of video is not going ot be remembered. it could have been taken straight from the ports of nova scotia and people still wouldnt have remembered it exactly... i can guarantee people dont go to movies hoping there will be a clip somehwere that can help them plan their next vacation..
Be for real. You know how people will watch a movie and someone will say for example, "My number is 555-5555," and people actually call it? The same thing happens when they see something like this. It doesn't matter how long the clip is, people will still see it and think that Bermuda is just a little shanty town with chickens everywhere and thick Jamaican accents.
yeah and there are also instructions on shampoo bottles that you should put it in your hair and not drink it...
some people are just ignorant/stupid and have no common sense.
its a movie about islands off bermuda in the triangle, has images of huge cliffs on the trailer... and aside from the aerial shots, the two other scenes could easily be found in bermuda...
there was no "shanty town" shown on the clip we saw.. it was overhead of clear water, and a boat yard iwht a dock.. which we do have.... we do have chickens and we do have people with jamaican accents...
Actually, "The Deep's" shark sequence was shot off Australia. And most of the footage of the supposed Bermuda shipwreck was filmed in the British Virgin Islands ... a steamer called "The Rhone" which went down in 1867 stood in for the fictional "Goliath". But the bulk of the movie was indeed shot on location in Bermuda. And despite the presence of hundreds of Bermudian extras in the movie, only a handful of authentic accents made it into the finished film: Mr. Tucker's, as you've mentioned. And C.V. (Jim) Woolridge's: the "Voice of Summer" can be heard providing commentary during a sequence which takes place at the 1976 Cup Match game ... I think Bunkers Bean's voice can also be heard during the Cup Match scenes but I'm relying on my frequently unreliable memory and stand to be corrected.
Yes mate you are so correct. We should be worrying about how to get more tourists here - any free publicity is better than none. How about getting upset with that pathetic new song 'Proud to Be A Bermudian'. Several people in the song deliberately speak with a Jamaican type accent. Not an single um um to be heard - its totally disgusting.
lol i definintely have to agree with you on that one.
For what it's worth, them chickens did look authentic.
Yeah this kind of got me a tad irritated, but what really gets me hot is that they mentioned the Bermuda Triangle, which means now MORE Americans out here are going to be asking me about it now. I am SOOO tired about being asked about the Bermuda Triangle...
I also get asked a lot about the Bermuda Triangle here in Atlanta but I am of the opposite opinion that it is an untapped gold mine for tourism.Whenever I am asked I use that topic to steer them towards visiting the island.
The paranormal or activity by extraterrestrial beings are also very, very big tourism draws in parts of the USA and the world (Stonehenge for one) and those in the know make millions of dollars from tourism based products, tours and more.
People love the mysteries and after 50+ years, people are still fascinated about The Bermuda Triangle so why not captivate on it. We have almost nothing else to drawn them here so what do you have to lose!
I love the Proud to Be Bermudian song. I am so surprised that you don't like it. It has such a positive message. I don't recall anyone speaking with a Jamaican accent. Unless you are referring to the rap by Ronnie Lopez. He sounds Bermudian to me. The video is gorgeous. The only flaw is the footage of the of the kites. It would have been better to have Bermudian kites. Now that you've mentioned the song I can't seem to stop singing it:-) Have a great day, mate!What is wrong with people speaking their minds about the way their country and culture are being portrayed on the world stage. It is of great importance and should be matter of public discussion because it highlights a multitude of issues. How do we view ourselves as Bermudians? How would we like ourselves and our country to be viewed by others etc. There would be a problem if not a word was voiced. I would ask that those that are not Bermudians do not harass Bermudians for speaking up for their country and seeking to answers to questions about their national identity.
what do you say to bermudians who are saying this shouldnt be a big deal? are they allowed to voice their opinions too? or do they just not have enough pride in their country?
not all those who arent fussed about this are expats..
Of course everyone should be equally allowed to voice their opinions..thats why comment sections exist in the first place. I am all for freedom of speech. I was just making a statement concerning those who are concerned about the way that Bermuda is represented, specifically represented by others. All opinions are valid because they are representative of individual viewpoints. I was just expressing my own.
understood! thx
I understand the fact that Hollywood often gets it wrong. And shoots in the location they desire, showcase the culture,landscape and people in the way that they deem most affordable, marketable and adaptable to their particular ideology. However it is important for individuals to express their displeasure if they feel that it depicts their home in an undesirable way. I think it is important that such a dialogue take place and appreciate the range of comments showcased here.
For the record: I think Bermudians are doing a good enough job at shaming our country and portraying it in a negative light to the rest of the world (gun violence, government, poverty, bad customer service). This little scene in a fictional movie ain't got nothin on us!!!!!!
Yep--that's sounds like just about every country known to man. US, Canada, England etc etc
If it portrays us so badly, we can only hope the movie tanks - and it sounds as if it has.


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hi new to java
Hey my name's Brent and I presently got some extra time so I have decided to teach my self java. I have very little experience in programming. I've tinkered a bit but I have always wanted to learn, so now I'm dedicated and motivated. Wish me luck.
First question, I'm starting with command line code. I've played with html scripts in the past but now I want to learn the guts.
I am trying to enter a number using the system.in.read(); command.
I set example x=system.in.read();
then System.out.println(x);
if I enter 50 it displays 53
Why is this? weird!Last edited by vodkayum; 02-01-2009 at 03:07 PM.
much luck to ya
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Found this in a book, now just got to make it work
out of context, it's hard to know what trouble you may be having with it. If you can't get it to work, you may wish to show us more code.
Also, when posting your code, please use code tags so that your code will retain its formatting and be readable. To do this, you will need to paste already formatted code into the forum, highlight this code, and then press the "code" button at the top of the forum Message editor prior to posting the message. Another way is to place the tag [code] at the top of your block of code and the tag [/code] at the bottom, like so:
Java Code:[code] // your code block goes here. // note the differences between the tag at the top vs the bottom. [/code]
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import java.io.*;
public class Dbm
public static void main(String [] args)
System.out.println("enter dBm");
InputStreamReader reader =new InputStreamReader(System.in);
BufferedReader in = new BufferedReader(reader);
String dbm = in.readLine();
double tdbm=1.0*dbm;
System.out.println(tdbm );
double tempdbm= 1.0 * dbm;
System.out.println(tempdbm );
double w= .001 * Math.pow(10, 50 *0.1);
System.out.println(w +" Watts");
}catch(IOException e)
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Seemed like a simple project, convert dBm to watts
got the formula right. I also made a menu that's pretty cool. I am making like a quick electronics converter program and all the pieces are in place, just can't input numbers properly.
You need to parse the String which is dbm. If you want it to be parsed to a double, then don't parse it first as an int, use Double.parseDouble(...):
Java Code:String dbm = in.readLine(); double tdbm = Double.parseDouble(dbm); // you are parsing the string entered, dbm
also, you'll need to include this tdbm into your formula for calculating Watts. Scanner would simplify your input I think.
Java Code:import java.util.Scanner; public class Fubar { public static void main(String[] args) { Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in); System.out.print("Enter dBm: "); double dBm = scanner.nextDouble(); scanner.nextLine(); // swallow the end of line char double power = Math.pow(10, dBm/10) / 1000; } }
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cool, thanks. I cleaned it up a bit and now I'm down to 1 error. What does this one mean? (error is at bottom of post.)
Java Code:import java.io.*; public class Dbm { public static void main(String [] args) { System.out.println("enter dBm"); InputStreamReader reader =new InputStreamReader(System.in); BufferedReader in =new BufferedReader(reader); double dbm = System.in.read(); dbm=Double.parseDouble(dbm); double tdbm=1.0*dbm; System.out.println(tdbm ); double tempdbm= 1.0 * dbm; System.out.println(tempdbm ); double w= .001 * Math.pow(10, 50 *0.1); System.out.println(w +" Watts"); } }
Dbm.java:15: parseDouble(java.lang.String) in java.lang.Double cannot be applied
to (double)
dbm=Double.parseDouble(dbm);Last edited by vodkayum; 02-01-2009 at 05:09 PM.
If you are going to read in your data using the BufferedReader, then it should be read into a String, not a double variable:
Java Code:// not this: //double dbm = System.in.read(); // but this: String dbmString = in.readLine(); double dbm = Double.parseDouble(dbmString);
Also note that angle brackets <> don't work for code tags. See my post above for more info.
Also, I much prefer the use of Scanner rather than BufferedReader to get user input, but YMMV.


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Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
Alternate Names
- glossopharyngeal tic
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a condition that causes sudden bouts of pain in the throat and the back of the mouth and tongue.
What is going on in the body?
Neuralgia is a term that means nerve pain, or pain caused by a nerve problem. The nerve that attaches to the throat and the back of the tongue and mouth is called the glossopharyngeal or 9th cranial nerve.
Sometimes a problem in this nerve can cause pain in these areas. The pain can be severe and usually lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes. Swallowing, coughing or sneezing usually bring on an attack of the pain.
What are the causes and risks of the condition?
The cause of glossopharyngeal neuralgia is unknown. The diagnosis is usually made when no other cause for the pain or nerve problem can be found. People more than 40 years old are most commonly affected. This condition is more common in men than in women.
What can be done to prevent the condition?
There is no known way to prevent this glossopharyngeal neuralgia.
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis of glossopharyngeal neuralgia begins with a history of the attacks and a physical exam. The healthcare professional may try to bring on an attack by touching the back of the throat or asking the person to cough or swallow.
A local anesthetic can then be sprayed in the back of the throat, which usually stops the attack.
It is important to make sure there is not a more serious cause for the symptoms. A CT scan or MRI may be done to rule out a more serious cause, such as a tumor or stroke .
Long Term Effects
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
In severe cases, the pain of glossopharyngeal neuralgia can be bad enough to keep a person from his or her normal activities. Those who faint from this condition may injure themselves.
Other Risks
What are the risks to others?
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is not contagious and poses no risks to others.
What are the treatments for the condition?
Medications that are used to treat seizures, such as carbamazepine (i.e., Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol) with or without phenytoin (i.e., Dilantin, Phenytek), are often used to control the pain.
If medications cannot control the pain, the person may need to have surgery. Surgery can involve either moving blood vessels and other tissue that surround the nerve, or cutting or removing parts of the nerve.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Carbamazepine, phenytoin and other antiseizure medications can cause dizziness , allergic reactions , and stomach upset. Surgery often reduces sensation to the throat, the back of the mouth, and the tongue. Infections and swallowing problems may also occur.
After Treatment
What happens after treatment for the condition?
It is hard to predict the course of glossopharyngeal neuralgia. Some people may not have any more pain after treatment, while others may continue to have bouts of pain. Different medications and surgeries can be tried if certain treatments fail to solve the problem.
How is the condition monitored?
Any change in symptoms or response to treatment should be reported to the healthcare professional. Blood tests may be needed to monitor the medications used to treat glossopharyngeal neuralgia.
The Merck Manual, 1995, Berkow et al.


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If you ride your bike through the docklands I hope you get hit by a car. Sure, you might not all be idiots, but the vast majority enjoy road rules only when they suit you.
If you ride your bike through the docklands I hope you get hit by a car. Sure, you might not all be idiots, but the vast majority enjoy road rules only when they suit you.
denon already has it covered man
I never really had an issue with Microsoft's lock in as such, it was just that we were locked into to something shitty and there were no viable choices.
Apple doesn't have 90% of the phone market, and it's pretty safe to say they never will. Microsoft had enough of the desktop market to make themselves the only option. Only the prevalence of the Internet solved this by making the OS that you're working on less important.
Don't like Apple's phone model? There are about 5000 other phones you can buy, all running a different OS and all with their own strengths and weaknesses. You are not locked into Apple's model. They run their business how they see fit and it does not cause me any issue (I don't have an iphone).
I don't understand why the content providers don't just have nameservers that only serve up the AAAA and are reachable only through IPv6. This works for me currently.
You seem to be really pissed about losing a few gig. Maybe you should buy SAS hard drives instead and move the fuck on. You didn't lose anything. You got what you paid for.
Also you must be really pissed about the amounts that the hard drive manufacturers are ripping you in particular off, due to your fucked maths. (2^10)^3 is a gigabyte, not 2^1000, or, yes, 2^30, but maybe this will make it easier to understand as a gig in decimal is then (10^3)^3, Tera is ^4 and so on. 2^1000 is many, many orders of magnitude off. It's so far off that it's not even wrong. I doubt all the data on the planet would fill a tenth of your GB "standard". Let's just say that these decimal KBs are just to protect you and people like you, from the complexities of simple math.
You remember how your maths teacher told you that you would use the maths one day? Don't. Use the calculator or get someone else to do it. Just shut the fuck up about how you're "losing" a gigabyte because someone changed the standard. It's like complaining that you car isn't as fast when you measure the speed in miles, or maybe that the car should be able to go the same speed as the speedometer says.
My IP didn't show up in the country I'm in on that list.
Or they don't know there are better tools. Hmm, I need to do something with these numbers in my spreadsheet, which tool will I use?
Firefox 3.5
10.6 (Darwin 10.x): 1,497,221 (26%)
10.5 (Darwin 9.x): 2,855,842 (50%)
10.4 (Darwin 8.x): 1,379,770 (24%)
All versions of Mac OS X: 5,732,833
Firefox 3.6
10.6 (Darwin 10.x): 186,825 (59%)
10.5 (Darwin 9.x): 91,478 (29%)
10.4 (Darwin 8.x): 35,960 (12%)
All versions of Mac OS X: 314,263
I've been calling for this for years, on Slashdot and other venues. ISPs do monitor suspicious behaviour. I can remember many many years ago when I was much younger and playing around with netbus and scanning the default port 1234 with it for about 20 minutes. The next day we got a call from the ISP asking if everything was okay.
This was more likely because of complaints from 40+ year old men watching firewall logs. Back in the day we used to get people installing things like zone alarm, or some other kinda dodgy firewall which alerted them to the fact that someone was trying to scan their machine. Oh the stupid shit that they would ring up with, expecting us to be akin to the police. We would sometimes do something, and sometimes not, depending on how many complaints they would send (the more you sent, the less likely action would be taken). The only action taken though was ringing and asking what was going on, explaining that perhaps they had a virus (or a teenager).
Time to take stock. Go home with some office supplies.


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The tannic water is back in the Santa Fe river over Devil's Ear making for nice photos as the clear spring water coming up from the Devil's cave system dilutes the tannic water of the Santa Fe river. Wedging yourself in the flow and shooting up in to the sun with fast shutter speeds can make for nice ambient light photos. Here is Mike Young of Kiss Rebreathers diving his prototype Kiss Spirit CCR last weekend.
Santa Fe River Tannin Makes for Nice Photos!
Started by debersole, Jan 30 2013 11:47 AM
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