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The election of Pope Francis last year represents an opportunity for the church to finally fulfill the goals of Vatican II and become a truly global church, a leading theologian told a group of religious leaders on Friday, March 14.
Massimo Faggioli, Ph.D., assistant professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, delivered Pope Francis and Vatican II: Past, Present, Future at Fordham's Rose Hill Campus.
His talk was the keynote address ofFranciscans, Jesuits, and a New Pope: Medieval Lessons for Modern Reform, a two-day conference sponsored by the Graduate School of Religion and Religions Education (GRE) and Paulist Press.
To illustrate how Francis, who was elevated from cardinal and archbishop of Buenos Aires to the papacy on March 13, 2013, has the potential to institute real reform, Faggioli delved into history as far back as 1868, when Pope Pius IX convened the first Vatican Council.
Faggioli (who along with his wife, Sarah Christopher Faggioli, Ph.D., translated the Pope's first interview with America Magazine) said that Pope Francis represents a new beginning for the church, as he "looks to the rest of the world with different eyes than those of an Italian, Polish, or German pope."
This is key, he said, because the pontificates of the last 70 years have all been defined in different measures by historical-theological debates related to Vatican councils. From Pius XII's failure to reconvene Vatican I, to Benedict XVI, who he called the most important theological "reviewer" of the council and its interpretations, the heads of the church have all been consumed by struggles of the different factions within it.
"Since he was ordained a priest in 1969, Pope Francis [halts]this line of popes who were biographically involved in Vatican II," Faggioli said.
"The Argentine Jesuit Bergoglio perceives the Vatican as a matter that should not be reinterpreted, but implemented."
During the pontificate of John Paul II, he noted, Vatican II became interpreted through a "political-cultural filter" that was broken down into four trends by Peter Steinfels, former co-director of Fordham's Center for Religion and Culture, in his book A People Adrift: The Crisis of the Roman Catholic Church in America(New York, 2003).
– A tragic mistake or heresy
-A victim of erroneous and biased interpretations
-A necessary moment of change, reform, and reconciliation between the church and the modern world
-A betrayed revolution
These interpretations lead to the politicization of factions within the church that are consistent with cultures of the Western Hemisphere. Because Francis hails from outside these traditions, Faggioli said he has the potential to effect great change.
"The change of pontificate between Benedict XVI and Pope Francis means a change of paradigm in the way the church frames the idea of reform in connection with the different interpretations of Vatican II," he said.
"Political-ideological interpretations of Vatican II will linger for sure, but the balance has shifted towards a more theological and less ideological debate."


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In her comment, Jen asked about the anti-spam check box feature I use.
The hack was originally written by Otsukare (who is in charge of WordPress Japan site) and fully explained in Japanese here:
WordPress Japan Wiki: Anti Spam
Well, I translated it so here you go!
In wp-comments.php on line 78, add the following check box (right before the "submit" button).
<input type="checkbox" name="spam_guard_check" value="1" /> Please Check
In wp-comments-post.php on line 41, find this :
if ( '' == $comment )
And add this right after it:
$spam_guard_check = $_POST["spam_guard_check"];
die("Please check here before posting your comment.");
(You can modify the messages if you want)
It's been working wonderfully and
I haven't got any spam comment for a couple of weeks (as of 2/11/05, I've got only one spam comment so far. 1 in 10 days- not bad, right?).
It'll only take 3 minutes to set it up. Well worth a try!

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Andy Tromans, partner, Corporate Insurance at Clyde & Co explains why the sector has seen a recent spike in hedge fund-backed reinsurers.
While hedge funds, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms and the like have shown an attraction to the insurance market for a while, there has been a recent spike in the number of hedge fund-backed reinsurers. Such reinsurers will typically be sponsored by an asset manager who will manage the investments and have access to a free "float" (ie, the premium income) which can then be invested in accordance with the asset manager's investment strategy.
In each of these cases, the institutional investors are attracted by the ability to invest in risks uncorrelated to the financial markets, the diversification of their portolios, establishing a tax-efficient platform to manage assets, and to potentially earn better returns than more traditional asset classes. The amount of capital from these sources which has come into the market is pretty staggering. According to a report from Goldman Sachs published last year, assets invested in reinsurance by non-industry investors have grown over the past few years by over 800 percent to around $45 billion. That is impressive growth by any standards. With the level of returns some investors have seen and the continued low interest rate environment, this interest is unlikely to subside.
This is yet another contributor to a substantial overhang of capital in the sector—which is driving prices down and creating keen competition. On the demand side, life is equally tough for sellers, as there are clear indicators that buyers are focusing their reinsurance buyings on providers who can supply capacity that is significant in relation to the overall size of the programme, or where there is a strategic and valued relationship.
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I looked back a few months and didn't see any group/open WIPs so maybe nobody does them anymore. I have been around long enough to remember when they were a thing so I'm willing to give it a go. This thread is for anyone to post their work in progress shots from the Dungeons and Lasers kickstarter, be it figures, props or terrain. Or animal companions. Or dragons. Really you have options. I am starting with the wooden cottage. I went to the store and purchased some DecoArt craft paints to use for my terrain. They were chosen by eye for how they should look but I need to paint something to see if they do work. First, priming! I have white, I have black. I went black. There's no pic of it, but after this I gave my test piece a wash of dioxazine purple mixed with a little black. It will just make sure the black is not a "pure" black. Then I went over all the raised details with a heavy layer of Dark Chocolate. More than anything this is just to cover up the black and make a base for the actual wood paints. This was followed up with my two base colors, Milk Chocolate and Burnt Sienna. Picking out individual boards was a bit too tedious for for terrain and doesn't really give me much benefit. For the rest of it I'll just paint the Burnt Sienna in patches. The grid is somewhat disguised here, but if it is too disguised that also is a problem. I plan to make each square darker in the middle and then lighter around the edges. This calls for some Honey Brown. I got some Honey Brown in the wood grain so I did an experiment with two different ink washes to restore the wood grain. One was Raw Umber, the other was Burnt Umber. To the naked eye I thought the Burnt Umber was a little richer in tone, but in practice I don't think it will matter. Honey Brown back around the exterior. And pop the edges with some Buttermilk. A bit much? Probably so. I tried a half-step with the Honey Brown/Buttermilk but it wasn't quite right either. The detail is deep enough though that I can just go back over it with the Honey Brown and not worry about building up too much paint. And more to come!
Hobby Report - First and Best (so far)! [Group/Open]
ub3r_n3rd posted a topic in Show Off: PaintingDoing a Show-off thread that is to have everyone post a pic of their first painted mini (or around the time you first started painting) and their most recently painted mini that they are most proud of painting up. I'll start it out because I want to show where I've come from and where I'm at now in terms of abilities and to have others realize that they've come a long ways in the hobby as well! First painted mini was for a Pathfinder Group member and he wanted to play the Imrijka, Iconic Inquisitor back in 2012, so I decided to try painting her up and here's the result! Now, skip ahead 5 years to my most recent figures/busts that I'm going to enter into this year's ReaperCon. Nosferatu- Darth Sana- I also love doing vignettes and dioramas so being able to help tell a story is a big part of the hobby for me. Please feel free to add in your own figures your first few and your last few if you like, show everyone where you started and where you are now!
Adepticon Mini Group Paint Get Together
brushforhire posted a topic in Off-Topic RampancyHello! Long time no posting. I have been getting back into painting as a regular thing, so I hope to be here more often! Anyways. I hope I picked the correct category of the forums for this. So I have put together a group painting even during the course of Adepticon at the group hobby area. We are going to be painting a Fire Giant Queen, bones or metal. It is open to anyone and just a great way to meet other painters and see how we all interpret the same miniature. Just grab a Fire Giant Queen, prep her, and bring her. I have not signed up for any events other than the crystal brush at adepticon, so I plan on being at the hobby area alot. I'll probably have a little sign to make it easier to find those of us who are doing this together. This is a super informal, pop in and out as you can, kind of thing. Mostly just to meet other painters and have a good time. If this is not cool, I apologize.
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EldritchEladrin posted a topic in Show Off: Painting
Njorn Hirdmen by RBG (Picture Heavy)
Arc 724 posted a topic in Show Off: PaintingNjorn Hirdmen by Red Box Games Sculpted by Tre Manor Standard Table Top for these guys. I was a little in a hurry but it turned out well enough. I sculpted the bases and used some brick corners from some bricks Ub3r gave me. Again with these guys I put some Nordic runes on them. I hope you guys like them.
Gaming Tables (Group)
chaoshead posted a topic in Conversions, Presentation, and TerrainThis is a post for everyone to share the tables they play their games on, the more the merrier. Sci-fi, fantasy, modern, post apoc, horror....anything! This was the table I laid out last night for our games of infinity. Sadly I did not get to play a game as we got a bit of a late start and after the first game of the night the others decided it was getting a bit late to start a second game. I will get a chance to play on it as we have decided to do a little bit of an experiment and leave this table up for a couple of weeks to play all of our games of infinity on. We are trying to see if by leaving the terrain mostly static and probably keeping the same general list, if we will get a better grasp of how to play our own list no matter what the enemy brings. By doing this I also hope to see if there are any major flaws in my terrain layout technique/style. I DO NOT go for fair layouts when I set up a board, I go for more of a realistic look and feel. This board has quite a few long fire lanes, which could be a bad thing BUT it also has quite a few tightly packed areas where the fire fights would definitely be short ranged. The mission I chose to play on this particular night was rescue. There are eight civilians on the table, four of which you need to rescue by getting into base to base contact with them and synchronizing yourself with them, of course the four farthest from your deployment zone are the ones you must sync with. The player with the most synced civies wins, although if you can get your civies back to your deployment zone you can get even more points. This is a tough mission. Anyway, pics! As you can see my terrain is not more than primed so don't worry about terrain not being painted or not being well painted. I just want to see what types of terrain and game boards people set up to play games on.
[GROUP/OPEN] RBG KS Trebeard Figures!
ub3r_n3rd posted a topic in Works in Progress: PaintingI'm tossing down the gauntlet again! Same thing as the last thread I opened up for the DSM Stephanie Law figures. This is a GROUP/OPEN thread for all the awesome figures that Tre "Trebeard" Manor has sculpted for his line through kickstarters Looking forward to painting mine when they are in hand and I really hope to see others posting in here their WIP for these wonderfully sculpted figures. Please NO CHATTER outside of these figures, lets keep it to the figures themselves and questions about them if we need help/feedback from each other. Let's do this! ETA: Changed title, lets make it any of Trebeard's sculpts from any/all his Kickstarters as not all of us have gotten in on all 5 thus far.
[GROUP/OPEN] Bonesylvanians
SamuraiJack posted a topic in Works in Progress: PaintingFigure a lot of us will be getting these over the next few weeks...
Borga (Anda Man), Brother Artimas, Mia...Characters.
catdancer posted a topic in Show Off: PaintingThese are (3) of my favorite (NPC) characters that my adventure group can/might encounter (depending on the story line they pursue). They are (Borga...a specie of Anda Man in bull form)...(Brother Artimas...a monk loaded down with a barrel of mead)...(Mia...a female falconer with some special abilities). These are all game playing pieces.
NPC...Female characters in RPG game...
catdancer posted a topic in Show Off: PaintingThese are the main NPC female characters that the adventure group encounters in my RPG game. These are all playing figures and are as follows (starting in the back row): 1. Female thief (Diedra Darkwillow) 02643 2. Strumpet (Townsfolk III) 02655...(booby flash) 3. Strumpet (Townsfolk III) 02655...(panty flash) 4. Kara female archer (02528) 5. Jade dancing girl (02749) 6. Bar wench (Townsfolk I) 02583...(6 mugs) 7. Dancing girl (02448)...(coin bikini outfit) 8. Bar wench (Townsfolk I)...02583...(high tray) 9. Madam with book (Townsfolk III) 02655 10. Strumpet (Townsfolk II) 02584...(crook finger) Not pictured is (Slave girl)...featured as a solo (Show Off) gallery
NPC male characters in RPG game...
catdancer posted a topic in Show Off: PaintingThese are the main male NPC characters that my RPG adventure group encounters during their adventure game play...these are all playing pieces...(starting on back row...they are): 1. Young wizard (Marcus Starsong) 02637 2. Swashbuckler (Eric Swiftblade) 02144 3. Shire Guard (modified from set 02548)...pole arm weapon added 4. Bandit Chief (Townsfolk Set IV) 02677 5. Bartender (Townsfolk Set I) 02583 6. Blacksmith (Townsfolk Set II) 02584 7. Bandit (Townsfolk Set IV) 02677...running open leg stance 8. Merchant (Merchant & Henchmen Set) 02548 9. Jailer (modified from set 02548)...holding key ring behind back 10. Bandit (Townsfolk Set IV) 02677...kneeling Not pictured are (Town Beggar) and (Slave Master)...already posted as single characters on Show Off forum.


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Seahawks first playoff game in November - Previewing the Falcons coming to town
Fear of the unknown. That's what springs to mind with the upcoming Monday night football game that see's the 2016 NFC Champions come to town. The general feeling was good, the Falcons aren't the same team as their 2016 offering with an offense coordinated by Steve Sarkisian. Then dreaded injuries come into the forefront of my mind, but more on that later. Their defensive line, however, is far from struggling. They sacked Dak Prescott 8 times total in Sundays 27-7 win over the Cowboys. A game won in the trenches is a game won, no less.
Quite simply, I can see this game coming down to which defensive line puts more pressure on the opposing QB. We haven't really seen the full potential out of the Seahawks D-Line, they get a lot of pressure but can't take it home with a sack. This is absolutely down to offensive scheming, though, and not an inability. Make no mistakes, the Seahawks defensive line is brutal. Saying this game has the potential for 12+ sacks on both teams is far from optimistic.
The game will have a playoff atmosphere, no doubt. A home game at night, nationally televised? Expect the whole team to show up. Injuries are hurting every team in the NFL at this point in the season, it's a given. However, this will be the first game without all-world Richard Sherman. Can newly resigned Byron Maxwell cover the left side? Will Jeremy Lane see the majority of snaps? Who knows what the Seahawks plan to do however my money is on Maxwell taking the starting role given his familiarity with the system, I'd expect some linebacker help underneath and some Area29 covering him over the top, we all know Pete's philosophy of not giving up explosive plays.
With Earl almost definitely helping out Maxwell, though, questions have to be raised over what the likes of WR Mohamed Sanu and TE Austin Davis will do on the other side, both have over 30 receptions each and a total of 6 TD's on the season.
Kam Chancellor may well be out for this game as well, a brutal hit. Kam is a lifeline for this defense, providing intelligence for his comrades and fear for his foes, I'd be lying if I said our rookie offering at Strong Safety fills me with confidence.
Surely now is the time for the defensive to give the 'reigns' to the offense, it's time for the offensive to bail out the defense, let's be honest, they've earnt it over the years…Russell Wilson will be all too happy to take control of the game and I'd pick nobody else in this league to step up when he's needed to win a game, I won't elaborate on his game winning drives since entering the league, rest assured this guy can win games single handily.
The Falcons aren't without injuries either, their star running back Davonta Freeman will surely be out with a concussion which should force Matt Ryan and company to force the pass, how this translates in game has yet to be determined however there is no doubt Monday's game will be a good indicator about the severity this passing defense will suffer without Sherman. Both teams are fighting for the number 1 spot in their respective divisions and this game absolutely will impact seeding once the curtain closes on the regular season. Both teams will be feeling confident coming off last week's wins, the Seahawks so have some key advantages, though. They haven't played a game in 11 days, it's a home game and a primetime game. This all plays into the hands of the team, Vegas has the team as 3 point favourites which given the home field advantage, means the games a toss-up.
I hope the team plans accordingly, they should take a page out of Belichick's book of wizardry and take away star WR Julio Jones and see what the other receiving corps can do, ultimately this gives defensive ends that extra split second to close in and get Matt Ryan on the ground.
I'm nervous about this game but equally optimistic the team can come away with a win taking them to 7-3. With the Rams travelling to Minnesota to face the Vikings this week could easily see the Seahawks atop the NFC West, exactly where they belong.


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The state of obesity is alarming today. According to the recent data from CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), in the United States alone, more than one-third (36.5%) people have obesity. The report also goes on to suggest that obesity is behind deaths due to heart disease, stroke, type2 diabetes, and cancer. Therefore, weight loss has become very important nowadays.
If you have tried a lot of things to bring your weight under control and yet no success appears on the horizon, then start panicking will not help you either.
Honestly, this is one of the world's most common health and lifestyle issue that people are facing. They start off their weight loss regime with passion and energy, but in the end, they do lose a lot of things but weight.
However, losing weight and maintaining it that way is not an impossible feat to achieve. There could be hundreds of ways by which you can shed your excess fat. You only need to create your fitness plan, customize it, and more importantly stick to it.
Here are some important tips to lose weight and to lead a healthy lifestyle:
Lower the intake of sugars and starch
First things first, to begin with, you need to stop the excess intake of sugars and starch in your diet. Eating too much of sugary and starchy foods results in huge variations in your insulin levels, which in turn are associated with varying energy levels, hunger, and cravings. As a result, you start eating more. Moreover, the food excess of starch and sugar is easily converted into fat, which is why after some time you notice that your clothes are getting tighter. So, cut the carbs, lower your insulin, and you will start eating fewer calories automatically that too without hunger.
Exercise regularly and smartly
To lose weight, you need to burn out more calories than you eat. It is as simple as that. Fitness experts suggest that physical activity gets you much closer towards burning calories and building muscles. Exercise is important for a lot of other reasons as well. It helps fight diseases, decreases stress and makes you feel a lot better. However, doing exercise doesn't mean that you involve in a mindless workout that prompts you to eat more carbs than you otherwise had restricted yourself off. Exercise strengthens muscles, which in turn boosts metabolism, and which means you start burning more calories.
Get enough vitamins and minerals
Your weight loss regime will be incomplete without enough amounts of essential vitamins and minerals. If you don't get them in sufficient amounts, your body will react to it by increasing hunger levels. So, it naturally increases the chances of consuming the excess of whatever nutrient you are lacking. A certain excess to these important components means decreased hunger levels and decreased cravings, meaning promoting weight loss. For example, Vitamin D and Omega 3 fatty acids are important nutrients for good health and weight loss. One of the important sources of Omega3 fatty acids is fish oil. There are numerous fish oil benefits such as in reducing cholesterol, boosting the immune system, skin benefits due to its anti-inflammatory property as well as in treating arthritis. Weight loss can also be aided efficiently by black seed oil as it speeds up your metabolism and lowers your appetite at the same time.
Increase protein intake in your diet
Protein is an important component when it comes to reducing weight. Taking more protein especially in breakfast slows down digestion making you more satisfied and making you eat less. Pairing protein with carbohydrates helps slow down the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream, thereby curbing the future cravings. As compared to carbs and fats, processing protein burns a lot more calories. Moreover, a protein-rich diet reduces appetite and changes several weight-regulating hormones. It lowers down the hunger hormone called ghrelin and boosts the appetite-reducing hormone called GLP-1. Meat, fish, and eggs are the main sources of protein. If you want to lose several pounds in a short duration of time, like only a week, then find out diet plan here.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
It is now a stated fact that water consumption increases that rate at which we burn calories. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day increases break down of carbohydrates and as a result, the rate of metabolism is increased. When it comes to weight loss, your liver plays a key role because it is where fat metabolism takes place. It removes built-up toxins, and metabolic waste and water is the ingredient that does this cleaning work.
Get proper sleep and avoid stress
Getting a good night's sleep is crucial to weight loss because sleep deprivation aggravates sugar cravings. It is recommended that you should go to bed early enough so that your body wakes up autonomously before the alarm bell rings. Also, you need to get rid of high-stress levels because it, in turn, increases the levels of stress hormones such as cortisol. As a result, you will get hungrier and subsequently weight gain. So, to curb stress, make small but substantial lifestyle changes that you can easily become habitual of.
Be consistent
It is essential to be consistent with whatever weight loss regime you have chosen for you. You have to be patient enough to notice the results. As I mentioned earlier, in the beginning, people are full of energy and enthusiasm, but gradually they start losing patience, and hence lose their focus. A significant weight loss requires a long-term persistence and change. Just try to avoid quick fixes rather focus on the slow but inevitable progress that you will gain after every 15 days or month.
Maintaining a fit and healthy body is important not just physically but emotionally as well. It helps in preventing life-threatening diseases and other mental complications. A successful weight loss uplifts mood enhances self-esteem and improves motivation level. The tips mentioned above for reducing weight will be helpful for you.


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One of the last activities on our Summer wall was to climb Mam Tor,
this was one of the ones chosen by Geoff.
With beautiful blue skies was started the climb.
It is known locally as the 'shivering mountain'. This is due to its horizontal layers of shale and gritstone, said to be 'cake-like' sedimentary bands, which begin to crumble due to their unstable nature when water and ice work their way into the layers. The shale and gritstone was laid down some 350 million years ago within a river delta. The hill side is said to 'shiver' as its rock crumbles away, which is particularly prominent on the east side of the mountain.
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Mobile Window Blinds Ultrasonic Cleaning System with Over 3 meter Length
The mobile wondow blinds ultrasonic cleaning system is good for door-to-door service:
This cleaning installation can be transported in a prepared trailer and could depending on the situation moved out or stay in for carry out the job. The installation could be easily moved and is despite his overall dimension very viable.
Because heat supports the cleaning process the ultrasonic cleaning compartment has an electrical heating. Due to the various locations we made a choice on a 230V connection so there will be no barrier at all.
What dirties can be cleaned?
Ultrasonic cleaning with sound wave is the fastest, easiest way to clean your blinds, shades, and more, remove dirty, dust, grease, spot, smoke, fingerprint , nicotine, and pollen, as well as other allergen accumulators, helps prevent static and duct build-up
It uses ultrasonic to clean the blind. It is with these advantages:
-Fast cleaning speed
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-The macine is made of 304 Stainless steel, more durable.
-With heating function,temperature setting range:0~85 degree
-With cleaning setting,time setting range:0~24 hours
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Business of Blind cleaners:
More & more customers trying to provide cleaning service to their customers.
Cleaning time of each blind is about seconds with ultrasonic.
If we provide cleaning service to customers, profit of each day is US$100.
One month (20 days) is US$2000.
One year (240days) US$24000.
Machine working life is about 5~6 years or longer.
What factors effect ultrasonic blind cleaning?
1. Ultrasonic frequency: 28khz and 40khz is the popular, 28khz is stronger in cleaning force, but, 40khz or higher frequency smaller scale of penetration, the machine also can built with two different frequency to provide a mix of aggressive power and fine particle removal, KEEPLEADER also provide function of intensity of power so that ultrasonic can be very gentle for delicate items and more aggressive when appropriate
2. Solution: regardless of the mechanical potential available, the effectiveness of the ultrasonic cleaning is affected by the amount of water in the tank and type of solution, ultrasonic blind cleaning is often used soap
3. Cleaning time: If dip a nicotine stained vinyl vertical in the ultrasonic tank, within moments wisps of smudgy yellow grime would be observed floating off into the water, effective ultrasonic blind cleaning requires attention to the items being cleaned and the degree and type of soiling involved, while most of the dirty removed in the first minute or less of immersion in the cleaning tank of the ultrasonic blind cleaning machine, fabric blind adsorb more energy that hard object and respond at different speeds
4. Material: as ultrasonic cleaning involves water immersion, it is important to limit its application to material that can be safely be immersed in water, ultrasonic are not the problem if fabric shrink, gules fail, or dyes run, it was their incompatibility with the water that probably caused the problem, while most hard blinds and many fabric blinds can be effectively cleaned using ultrasonic, the age of the shade (sun weakened fabric, glues crystallized with age, etc) and the type of soiling present may limit what (if anything) can be done in terms of ultrasonic cleaning, room darkening honeycomb shades or water sensitive glues may be damaged by ultrasonic cleaning.
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Intel® Atom™ E6xx Processor With Intel EG20T Controller Hub Development Kit (Crown Bay)
Board Info
Clone with Git (preferred)
git://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-intel -b daisy
Release Notes
The Crown Bay platform consists of the Intel Atom E6xx processor, plus the Intel EG20T Platform Controller Hub (Tunnel Creek + Topcliff).
It also supports the E6xx embedded on-chip graphics via the Intel Embedded Media and Graphics Driver (EMGD) 1.18 Driver.
Further information on the platforms supported by this BSP can be found here:
And information on all Intel® embedded platforms can be found here:
This layer depends on:
URI: git://git.openembedded.org/bitbake branch: daisy
URI: git://git.openembedded.org/openembedded-core layers: meta branch: daisy
URI: git://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-intel layers: intel branch: daisy
Please submit any patches against this BSP to the meta-intel mailing list (firstname.lastname@example.com) and cc: the maintainer:
Maintainer: Nitin A Kamble firstname.lastname@example.com
Please see the meta-intel/MAINTAINERS file for more details.
Table of Contents
I. Building the meta-crownbay BSP layer II. Booting the images in /binary
I. Building the meta-crownbay BSP layer
In order to build an image with BSP support for a given release, you need to download the corresponding BSP tarball from the 'Board Support Package (BSP) Downloads' page of the Yocto Project website.
Having done that, and assuming you extracted the BSP tarball contents at the top-level of your yocto build tree, you can build a crownbay image by adding the location of the meta-crownbay layer to bblayers.conf, along with the meta-intel layer itself (to access common metadata shared between BSPs) e.g.:
yocto/meta-intel \ yocto/meta-intel/meta-crownbay \
The meta-crownbay layer contains support for two different machine configurations. These configurations are identical except for the fact that the one prefixed with 'crownbay' makes use of the Intel-proprietary EMGD 1.18 graphics driver, while the one prefixed with 'crownbay-noemgd' does not.
If you want to enable the layer that supports EMGD graphics add the following to the local.conf file:
MACHINE ?= "crownbay"
The 'crownbay' machine includes the emgd-driver-bin package, which has a proprietary license that must be whitelisted by adding the string "license_emgd-driver-bin_1.18" to the LICENSE_FLAGS_WHITELIST variable in your local.conf. For example:
LICENSE_FLAGS_WHITELIST = "license_emgd-driver-bin"
The emgd recipe depends on Xorg's dri and glx modules, which are built only when 'opengl' is listed in DISTRO_FEATURES. So if the distro doesn't list 'opengl' in the DISTRO_FEATURES you would need this additional line to your local.conf:
DISTRO_FEATURES_append = " opengl"
If you want to enable the layer that does not support EMGD graphics add the following to the local.conf file:
MACHINE ?= "crownbay-noemgd"
You should then be able to build a crownbay image as such:
$ source oe-init-build-env $ bitbake core-image-sato
At the end of a successful build, you should have a live image that you can boot from a USB flash drive (see instructions on how to do that below, in the section 'Booting the images from /binary').
NOTE: The 'crownbay' machine will include support for hardware video acceleration via gstreamer if and only if the "commercial" string is added to the the LICENSE_FLAGS_WHITELIST variable in your local.conf.
For example:
LICENSE_FLAGS_WHITELIST = "license_emgd-driver-bin commercial"
The reason this is needed is to prevent the image from including anything that might violate the license terms of the packages used to implement the the video acceleration feature, such as gst-ffmpeg and ffmpeg. As always, please consult the licenses included in the specific packages for details if you use packages that require particular LICENSE_FLAGS.
As an alternative to downloading the BSP tarball, you can also work directly from the meta-intel git repository. For each BSP in the 'meta-intel' repository, there are multiple branches, one corresponding to each major release starting with 'laverne' (0.90), in addition to the latest code which tracks the current master (note that not all BSPs are present in every release). Instead of extracting a BSP tarball at the top level of your yocto build tree, you can equivalently check out the appropriate branch from the meta-intel repository at the same location.
II. Booting the images in /binary
This BSP contains bootable live images, which can be used to directly boot Yocto off of a USB flash drive.
Under Linux, insert a USB flash drive. Assuming the USB flash drive takes device /dev/sdf, use dd to copy the live image to it. For example:
dd if=core-image-sato-crownbay.hddimg of=/dev/sdf
eject /dev/sdf
This should give you a bootable USB flash device. Insert the device into a bootable USB socket on the target, and power on. This should result in a system booted to the Sato graphical desktop.
If you want a terminal, use the arrows at the top of the UI to move to different pages of available applications, one of which is named 'Terminal'. Clicking that should give you a root terminal.
If you want to ssh into the system, you can use the root terminal to ifconfig the IP address and use that to ssh in. The root password is empty, so to log in type 'root' for the user name and hit 'Enter' at the Password prompt: and you should be in.
If you find you're getting corrupt images on the USB (it doesn't show the syslinux boot: prompt, or the boot: prompt contains strange characters), try doing this first:


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For Carla Tenney Applegate, Miami (Ohio), Kappa has always been for a lifetime. And in February 2021, that meant Carla was determined to attend her granddaughter's initiation into Kappa Kappa Gamma. And the pandemic wouldn't stop her. The Baylor chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was holding a virtual initiation ceremony, but Carla decided to make a short road trip from her home to be with her granddaughter for the occasion. That is, until the weather took a turn for the worse.Read More
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The 10 Best Youth Baseball Bats
On the 1st of January 2018, all the major youth baseball leagues in the United States adopted the USA Baseball bats standards. The aim was to ensure that the non-wood bats would perform the same as the wood bats at the youth level.
Now, several USA bats are available in the market. Hence, finding the best youth baseball bats can prove to be a challenge. This review gives you a list of the top ten bats in the market and why we think they are the best.
Easton ADV 360
The Easton ADV 360 is one of the best youth baseball bats for the money. Its name stems from the fact that the bat is both tuned in 360 degrees and advanced. The design on the bat is two-piece and all composite.
This Easton bat is one of the best youth baseball bats in the market because it provides a balanced weight that is preferred by many hitters. Its composite barrel also makes it one of the bats that has the most pop.
The bat manages to remain comfortable while it gives a powerful impact. The interlocking connection piece design on the bat is what provides this level of comfort as well as the added handle flex.
The bat also reduces vibrations by including a Nitrocell foam insert that isolates the barrel from the handle. Then, the power boost soft knob system reduces the sting on the bat. This also helps the player get leverage by incorporating a small flare at the bottom of the handle.
A 90 percent carbon fiber makes the bat handle, which improves the feel and strength of the bat. The Lizard skins grip adds cushioning and tack to the bat. There are no hot spots to find on the barrel.
At two and five eights of inches, the performance values of the Easton 360 bat reach the limit. Additionally, the barrel offers a no warm-up period, making it different from other bats.
While all the ADV 360 bats are amazing, the drop-11 is the best of them all because it incorporates the Ultra-Lite Launch Comp composite skin. The Easton 360 is one of the few all-composite drop-11 bats in the market, making it a must-have.
Rawlings Quatro Pro
This Rawlings bat makes the best youth baseball bat on the market list because of its defining light swing weights. They are unmatched. The Quatro Pro stands out among the best youth wood baseball bats because of its redesigned Focused Flex connection collar.
This design is stiffer than the previous models, and as a consequence, it has eliminated the bat end drag. As a result, it has reduced the probability of the inside-out contact occurring.
Also, the reduction of vibrations that occur when using the bat is admirable. The barrel also has plenty of pop. Nevertheless, the real advantage provided by the bat is the length of the barrel section.
It is the longest and the lightest among all the USA baseball bats. The additional carbon discs placed strategically at the center of the barrel provide a baseball player with extra pop and strength.
The bat retains its very distinctive impact sound. Rawlings uses the Lizard Skins grip to add to the comfort of the bat. This has made the bat popular for its grip, unrivaled tack, and cushioning.
Even though the bat is expensive, it is worth every penny since it offers the lightest swing feel and the most massive sweet spot in the market. In fact, this is one of the best youth bats currently available.
Easton Fuze 360
The Easton Fuze was popular in the World Series games in 2019 for a reason. As one of the USA baseball bats, it is highly sought out in the youth games. The aluminum bat looks mundane at first. But, it houses excellent features that compete with other composite bats.
For instance, the bat uses an ATAC aluminum alloy that gives it the thinnest walls among all the bats in the USA bat approved market. Additionally, the bat can tune consistently in 360 degrees around the barrel.
As a result, players do not experience dead zones or hot spots when using the bat. Easton also uses the Carbon core technology to further enhance the thin skin on the bat. Moreover, the composite end cap on the bat is extra-long.
The style increases the trampoline effect on the skin of the bat. The Fuze Easton bat is also very comfortable. To improve the leverage of the player when they swing, Easton uses the Power Boost soft knob system. This also helps to reduce vibrations from any low hits.
To complete the package, Easton uses a customized Lizard Skins grip design. The grips are part of the reason why the Easton bats make the best youth baseball bats lists. These grips offer an unrivaled tack as well as a good feel.
The bat has no break-in period. It also does not compromise on performance.
Marucci CAT
Marucci is a trendy bat brand in the market. Therefore, it is no surprise that one of their bats makes the best baseball bats for the youth list. But this new USA approved bat is not typical. For starters, the bat has seven layers of thickness.
It also has a lowered trampoline effect and a very comfortable level. Second, this new bat uses the AV2 anti-vibration knob second-generation system that will forgive most if not all of the player's mis-hits. Third, to further reduce the vibrations of a bad hit, the bat uses harmonic tuning.
This system also removes any stinging sensation that occurs during a hit. Forth, the grip on the Marucci barrel is not squishy. Rather, it is soft and micro-perforated. Together with the AV2 knob, the grip system makes the bat an overall comfortable bat for a player.
Besides, the bat is one of the best youth baseball bats for the money because it provides an exact balance. Hence, the swing from the bat is very fluid and even.
Mizuno B20-Hot Metal
Even though Mizuno is not highly recognized among the USSSA baseball, it is still the best youth baseball bat on the market. This is because it has the best value equipment in the market in the baseball category.
This bat is a one-piece aluminum alloy bat. It also houses an optimized end cap. Together, these two features provide balance as well as sound on the batted balls. Therefore, making a well-struck hit will reward you with one of the loudest notes.
Pricier bats have a better sweet spot than the one on the B20, but it is still awe-inspiring. The most significant feature on this bat is its durability. It has a compromise between cost and high technology. The walls of the aluminum bat have a variable thickness.
Nevertheless, it is not as high tech as its composite rivals. Also, the sweet spot on the bat is more extensive. Moreover, this is one of the best youth baseball bats since it makes hard to beat. At first glance, you will think the bat has no stand out features.
But do not let this fool you. The bat is better than many on the list with its barrel that can hit as far as its rival composite bats. All you have to do is find the comparative sweet spot for the bat. Besides, there is no need to break in work or worry about the breakage.
Another 5 Top youth Baseball Bats:
Louisville Slugger Select
This is a three-piece hybrid bat that is made specially to be a powerhouse in youth leagues that require USA approved bats. Its composite handle has the same performance as other competing bats.
The Slugger's Vibration Control Connection System joins the carbon fiber handle to the barrel. This system also allows the handle to flex and absorb the vibrations as an all-composite bat would.
This slugger bat is one of the approved USA baseball bats because its ST 7U1+ aluminum alloy gives it a perfect reputation for durability and power. To lighten the bat, slugger uses the Speed Ballistic Composite endcap.
These two systems give the bat an overall even and balanced swing weight, further making this bat equal to the best youth wood baseball bats in the market. Additionally, the vibrations in the bat decrease because of the LS Pro Comfort grip, which also provides cushioning and tack.
Moreover, the system enhances the player's grip. However, a player will be sacrificing a bit of the large sweet spots that composite barrels have. Nevertheless, the bat is perfect for any baseball player on the field.
DeMarini CF Zen
The Demarini is still one of the best youth baseball bats on the market. While it has retained most of its previous features, it has an upgraded paint scheme and end cap. Hence, the bat still has the all-composite construction and a two-piece set.
Aluminum indeed performs just as good as composite when it comes to baseball bats. But, no other alloy barrel competes with the CF zen that has a huge sweet spot. However, durability might be in question for this bat.
Nevertheless, the Paraflex Plus composite barrel design on the bats' barrel makes it one of the best youth baseball bats in the list. The barrel also provides an extensive and responsive sweet spot.
The DeMarini has a carbon design that is both classic and has a pop. However, the bat does require a hit turn and hit break-in period. When you first buy this bat, its long handle will seem odd. But this design is intended.
The design ensures that the bat balance is improved. The bat's length and weight are then balanced to ensure that hitters have excellent plate coverage. A player will also have more flex, which in turn absorbs more vibration and gives more power.
However, there are competing bats in the market that have a lighter and larger sweet spot than DeMarini. Nevertheless, the bat is rated highly as one of the best bats in the market for youth players.
Louisville Slugger Solo SPD
The slugger solo bat is two and a half inches in barrel size. This makes the bat the best baseball bat for smaller youth players. Hence, it is perfect for undersized and younger children. The bat also makes the swing lighter for the players.
Light bats usually have a higher speed. This is advantageous because more speed results in more power. Additionally, the Slugger Solo bat uses the SL Hyper alloy system to make the thinnest skin in the aluminum bat market.
Also, the bat has a trampoline effect that is just as good as the other bats on the list. The solo bat is one of the best youth baseball bats on the list because it provides a balanced swing weight. Additionally, the Speed Ballistic end cap makes the swing smoother.
The bat is made cooler by the end cap design making it perfect for younger kids. Also, the grip uses the LS Pro Comfort Grip system, which reduces the vibrations that result from weak hits.
Rawlings Velo ACP
If you are looking for the best youth baseball bats for their speed, then look no further than the Rawlings Velo. Known as one of the best-selling aluminum bats in the USA leagues, you will get value for your money with this item.
The primary technology used on the Velo baseball bat is the Accelerated Carbon Composite end cap. It extends into the end of the bat at 2 inches. Apart from this carbon part, the rest of the bat is ultimately aluminum.
In its drop 10 form, the bat competes highly with other aluminum bats. It has a laser-etched pop 2.0 groove that gives the player an extra punch. The drop 5 version of the bat is slower than the drop 10 version.
Nevertheless, it is still among the best youth baseball bats for the money because it allows players to hit stronger than their usual preference. Also, both of the bats on drop 10 and drop 5 have a handle that reduced the vibrations on damping.
Another great feature on the Velo bat is its aesthetics. The dark paint and the graphics on the bat are very alluring. They fit well with the carbon fiber weave that is on the cap's end. This bat manages to offer great looks without compromising on quality.
Axe Avenge One
The bat will help any baseball player maximize their swing speed. More speed means more power. Besides, the added unique ax handle grip makes this one of the best USA baseball bats, especially when considered under the limitations of the best youth wood baseball bats standards.
The Axe grip is designed with an unusual angle that will only help a player transfer more energy into their swing. The bat also has an all-composite construction that ensures every bit of a player's power is transferred to the ball.
Moreover, the material that makes the bat is lightweight, which gives the bat a larger and more effective sweet spot. Hence, together with the barrel, chances of contact with the ball will be increased.
Therefore, even a ball that is poorly struck will produce decent results. The carbon composite will absorb most of the vibrations if the player misses the sweet spot as well. But that is unlikely. After all, this is the future of baseball bats.
Best Youth Baseball Bat Buying Guide
If you are looking for the best baseball bats for youth in the market, there are several things that you should consider before you buy one:
- The feel of the bat: Your young one should pick the bat, swing it, and notice how they feel. This will let you buy something comfortable.
- The drop: This is the difference between the weight and length of the bat. A strong player plays best with a low drop weight and vice versa.
- The barrel size and material: Alloy material is stiff and more cumbersome, while composite barrels offer excellent performance and a high bounce degree.
- The handle material: An alloy handle suits a power hitter while the composite handle offers more flexibility, which allows you to add force and speed to the swing.
- The piece construction: A one-piece construction bat is suitable for players that rely on their strength. Two-piece construction bats are ideal for players that want more speed and whip effect. Three-piece construction bats are suitable for players that want speed as well as the comfort of feedback-free hitting.
- The swing weight: The higher the swing weight of the bat, the lesser the swing speed you will experience.
- The League approval: Make sure the USA certification stamp approves the bat you are buying.
Also Read: How long does a baseball game last?
The work of the USA bat rules is done. The playing field has been leveled. But this has forced many companies to be innovative about their construction techniques. With bats like the Easton ADV 360 pushing the envelope, the baseball bat market will only get better. In the meantime, these ten top youth baseball bats will work magic for any baseball player on the field.
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Best Youth Baseball Bats: The FAQs
What size baseball bat should a 10-year-old use?
You should go for a 20 or 30-inch drop 10 baseball bat. The drop measures the numerical difference in bat sizes both in terms of length and weight. Most players playing in little league baseball find this bat size to be suitable. However, you should consider the bat weight before placing an order.
What is the best brand of baseball bats?
- Easton
- DeMarini
- Mizuno
- Rawlings
- Combat
- Victus
- Victus
- Tucci
- Combat
- TargetEvo
Is a baseball bat good for self-defense?
Under certain circumstances, a baseball bat can be useful for self-defense. Depending on the nature of the attack, a simple baseball bat can help to prevent injuries or losses that may result from an attack. Perhaps, you should consider the laws within your location before using a baseball bat for self-defense during or after a game.
Where can I buy the best baseball bat for youth players?
You can buy some of the best youth baseball bats on Amazon. Whether you want a big barrel bat or some other type, you can find inside one of the world's largest online retailer. Meanwhile, you can also find some other affordable youth baseball bats from your local retailer.
What kind of bat does little league use?
Baseball bats are mostly the same in terms of specifications. However, most of the bats used in little league baseball are made to meet USA Baseball Bat Standard. When you are in the market looking for where to buy the best bats for youth baseball, you'll see many brands indicating whether their bats meet this standard or not.


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November 1st, 2012 → 6:11 pm @ Carol
A friend and I are considering co-writing a novel. What should we do and/or know before we proceed?
I devote a chapter in my book Business Tips and Taxes for Writers on the idea of forming a business partnership (I don't recommend it!). I'm a CPA, so I look at the business aspect of a co-author relationship. Here's what I wrote:
I recommend that both authors remain as separate businesses and not form a business partnership to co-author a book. Each author should have a contract with the publisher that defines responsibilities and compensation. The co-authors work together like employees or co-workers, but they do not have a business partnership structure.
Always have a written agreement with your co-author that outlines royalty sharing, time lines, ownership rights, and other financial arrangements. One author said it best, "Don't rely on friendship to carry you through lawsuits." (Source: Michael Lee on https://www.speakernetnews.com/post/coauthor.html).
Here are some blog posts on the relationship when co-authoring.
Tips on co-authoring a book:
Fiction Writing: Collaborating and Co-Authoring
I hope that helps!
Carol Topp, CPA
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Sport forms an integral part of life at Brighton College Al Ain. Recognised locally and regionally for its sporting programmes, BCAA offers all our pupils the opportunity to participate, compete and excel in a wide range of sporting activities. A coordinated programme of physical education underpins a comprehensive variety of extracurricular sports teams, clubs and events.
Our Athletics programme offers pupils from Year 1 through to Year 13 the opportunity to represent the college at a range of athletic disciplines in regional and national competition. BCAA has a reputation for producing excellent athletes. Pupils receive event specific coaching by experts in a wide range of discipline and compete in a number of major athletics events throughout the year.
Our football teams across all age ranges are very successful, with over 100 boys in our various age group teams playing over 50 fixtures during the course of the year. Girls' football is increasing in popularity, with four teams playing regularly. We have players who represent Al Ain FC and other local football clubs and we participate in national and international tournaments across a number of age groups, most recently in Dubai and Italy.
We field 3 netball teams at U11, 13 and 15 age groups. Fixtures take place throughout the year and cater for girls of all abilities. The College has close links with the Al Ain Amblers Netball club, so players can progress to club netball at regional level. We recently participated in the BSME Netball championships for the first time, and next year we will be progressing to take part in Dubai and international Netball tournaments.
Swimming at Brighton College Al Ain is amongst the strongest programmes in the region. Our junior squad train three times a week and pupils progress to five times as senior squad members. We compete in local, regional and international competitions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and plan to expand our opportunities with new destinations. We regularly achieve medal positions in swim competitions and our swimmers are swimming at regional and national levels of ability. We also enter Aquathons and triathlon at all ages and have a large and growing number of pupils representing the Brighton College Tri Club in national competition, regularly making it onto the podiums.
No one should be left out
We firmly believe that all pupils deserve the opportunity to enjoy sport, regardless of their ability. By devoting time and attention to those who are less confident as well as to those with more experience, we develop life skills that bring resilience and success beyond school life. We also offer PE at GCSE and PE (Sports Science) at A-level and have recently introduced BTEC Sport Science in 2020. We provide a range of activities, both co-ed and gender specific to ensure that all our pupils, regardless of background or culture are able to benefit from our sporting offering.


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I am sure you are very much aware of the name "Cobra" if you have been using citizen band radios for quite some time. It goes without saying that one of the best ways to get a high-quality CB radio is to buy it from Cobra.
There are a lot of citizen band radios available on the market. This means finding the best Cobra CB radio for you might not be that easier.
However, you don't have to worry. We have done the job for you.
We have picked some of the high-quality CBs from the Cobra band. We have tested 10+ Citizen band radios of the Cobra band and narrowed down to the top 5 choices. We are sure that you will find the one for your requirement from these five options.
Top Cobra CB Radios: Comparison
The best quality Cobra CB radios you can buy are:
- Cobra 29LX- The Best Choice
- Cobra HH50WXST
- Cobra 29 LX MAX- Wireless CB from Cobra
- Cobra 29NW
- Cobra 19DXIV- The most compact choice
If you don't have enough time, you can skip our detailed reviews(given later) and get help from the below comparison table to choose an amazing Cobra Citizen band radio.
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Why buy a Cobra CB
Founded in 1951, Cobra Electronics is one of the leading manufacturers of radio devices. Their ground-breaking technology, aesthetic designs, and unmatched performance are what make the brand so well-known.
Here's why you should consider buying a Cobra CB radio:
- It has some of the best advanced and up-to-date features.
- The brand offers exceptional customer support and product warranties.
- Cobra puts special effort into making the devices affordable for all.
- You will receive nothing but good audio reports and crystal-clear sound.
- It can easily become a top choice for survivalists, thanks to its emergency channels and alerts.
- There is plenty of community support available online for new users.
Best Cobra CB Radio Reviews
1. Cobra 29LX – Best all-in-one
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Here's one of Cobra's most modern masterpieces. It features an easy to view 4-color display. You can adjust the colors and brightness to your choice for nighttime and daytime operation.
Cobra 29 LX is in fact the best CB radio in the market as per our experts.
This professional CB unit isn't only for drivers. Survivalists and travelers can make use of it too!
It features NOAA channels and weather alerts. It is the perfect all-in-one device with a clock and alarm system, as well.
To ensure the antenna is working at full strength, 29 LX performs radio check diagnostics and antenna calibration.
- 4-color LCD
- 10 NOAA channels
- Clock and alarm
- Frequency display
- PA capable
The high-quality performance and signal clarity of the 29 LX unit is undoubtedly matchless! And, that's why the model tops our list of best Cobra CB radios.
2. Cobra HH50WXST – Economic handheld unit
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Besides the mobile CB radios, Cobra also manufactures a top-class range of handheld devices. These lightweight and portable HTs are quite popular among survivalists and drivers alike. You can convert an HT into a mobile unit by adding a high-quality antenna whip.
The Cobra HHRT50 is compact yet practical. It performs fast and reliably and memorizes frequencies for later use.
Some users may argue regarding their reception quality. However, the range and reception on handheld units tend to be lower than that of others. It's highly recommended to pair your HT with a tall whip for better results.
3. Cobra 29 LX MAX – long-range CB unit
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With more functions than you can count, the 29 LX MAX is the ultimate device for truckers and professional drivers. You pay around $200 for this feature-rich unit. If you're into the kind of specs 29 LX MAX offers, you should also have the money to play!
On the whole, the unit has a sturdy built and comes with a heavy-duty dynamic microphone. Additionally, it boasts an iRadar app that provides live police alerts.
Cobra 29 LX MAX is Bluetooth capable, meaning you can use your smartphone to answer calls at a button's touch. Yeah, you don't normally find a lot of Bluetooth CB radios.
This CB will make your life easier by:
- Live police alerts
- Replay last 10 seconds
- One-touch operation
- Caller ID with voice
- NOAA weather channels
The unit also has an adjustable dynamic boost, switchable noise blanker, and RF gain for distortion-free and clear communication.
This Cobra model is based on the original classic 29 LTD, making it super popular among CBers. The 29 LX MAX certainly gets a thumbs up from our end.
4. Cobra 29NW – Best value
Cobra 29NW has charmed truckers with its old-school vibe.
If you're a nighttime driver looking for a dependable CB with all the safety features, look no further! Its fully illuminated front panel makes viewing easy during both day and night. You can easily stay focused on the road without having to deal with brighter lights.
One of our favorite aspects is the ease of installation it offers. If you're a rookie CB operator, you need not worry!
The two most significant features of this Cobra model are the SWR calibration and the Antenna Warning Indicator. The two ensure that the antenna is working at delivering maximum performance.
We highly recommend this unit for those looking for the best deal money-wise.
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5. Cobra 19DXIV – Compact unit with all CB essentials
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Here's another fully capable Cobra CB unit. However, what's different is the size! This compact unit is perfect for small vehicles and doesn't compromise on features.
It contains all the essential functions like RF gain and PA. If you're short on space, the Cobra 19 DXIV is the perfect pick.
Sure there are several bigger and modern versions. But, this one's a great affordable option too.
- Public Address
- Instant channel 9 and 19
- Electronic tuning
- RF gain
- Illuminated LCD
With the Cobra 19DXIV, you get what you pay for! If you want to enjoy the CB experience without spending a fortune, there is no better device.
What is the range of a Cobra CB radio?
The range of CB radios depends on several factors. These include terrain, antenna type, radio type, and power. Keeping these in mind, you can get about 3-20 miles of reach on the Cobra radios.
Where are Cobra CB radios made?
The Cobra CB radios are manufactured in East Asia, primarily China.
What is the best Cobra CB radio?
Frankly, given Cobra's top-class quality and premium functioning, it's quite difficult to pick one! But, if you're looking for a radio with everything one could need, the Cobra 29 series is the ultimate champion.
These models are reliable, long-lasting, and feature-rich. Some of the classics include Cobra 29LX and 29 LX MAX.
A CB unit can easily become an invaluable companion in all your endeavors if you choose one carefully. Contrary to popular belief, truckers and professional drivers aren't the only ones to use a CB. Anyone can use it to get live weather and traffic updates and to communicate during emergencies.
Cobra does a fantastic job of delivering top-notch features with superior performance. For me, the Cobra 29LX is a clear winner from Cobra's entire range of CB radios.
The modern design, handy features, and sturdy construction make the cut for the best overall CB radio!
We hope our list and reviews of top Cobra CB radios will help you find a great radio for your future venture.


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July 2004
It occurred to me that if Microsoft isn't pumping money into the "search engine optimization" industry, it should be. These people are responsible for Google's slow descent back from search Nirvana; a bigger favor for the 'Soft is hard to imagine.
I would have posted a link, but searching for information on SEO is painful in an unpleasantly self-referential way.
Technologies That Work, Technologies That Don't
First the good. Some time ago, I started using Mozilla Firefox in place of Internet Explorer whenever I could. Within the last few months, it's crossed another major line in quality: I recommend that you switch. Yes, you.
Firefox is resistant to popups and has a good security track record. Tabbed browsing is a godsend. The plugin architecture is clean and supports almost all of the media types that matter. Most of all, Firefox flies: it's a fast and responsive browser and a pleasure to use.
Now the disappointing. Last week, I finally got the chance to ride a Segway. It was fun. I liked zipping around on it and if I owned one, I'd use it frequently. But it wasn't $4,000 worth of fun. It wasn't nearly as intuitive as I'd expected; and in context, I see now that one of those things, moving at speed, could be fairly dangerous.
But worse, it's just not quite as rock-solid steady as I'd expected. You have to learn to relax a bit over the small adjustments that it makes to stay upright, and not assume that you have to make them yourself. It's always fussing a little bit beneath you. I can even see how Bush fell off of one: if you don't know what to expect when getting on, the counterbalancing can be quite a surprise.
I'd sort of hoped that the Segway would be such a magical experience that it would entrance me and everyone else and sweep the world. Nope. It's cool, but not—yet—revolutionary.
I've never lost my faith in pop music. But if I had, the first verse of the Magnetic Fields's "I Don't Believe You" would have restored it.
I've never lost my faith in classical music. But if I had, the passacaglia from the new Colin Davis/LSO recording of Peter Grimes would have restored it.
Of course, whether I could be said to have ever had "faith" in music is another matter entirely.
So when I set to read a novel about monuments travelling backwards in time, it seems I read the wrong one. Dan Simmons's Hyperion is much better.
San Francisco's MUNI system of streetcars have a fare of $1.25. At least in the stations, they expect you to pay your way in change—the turnstiles don't have bill slots.
Now, should you arrive at the station with your $1.25 in the form of a dollar bill and a quarter, you are instructed to proceed to the ticket machines for BART (San Francisco's other public transit system). These machines have a special change dispensing mode: four quarters for a buck. So far, so good.
Should you arrive at the station with larger bills, things get interesting. There are change machines which will break a $10 bill or a $20 bill, giving you two or four $5 bills, respectively. Oddly, though, there is no machine in the station which will convert a $5 bill into $1 bills, and the MUNI agent who kindly explains all of the above details can't make change for you, either.
When I ran into this situation this weekend, I popped above-ground, found a drug store, and bought a 49-cent ice cream sandwich with a $5 bill. I wasn't expecting the cashier to say to me, "Do you have any more fives? We're kind of short on them?" I gave her two more, and got back ten ones. Then I went and rode the MUNI.
The whole affair had a pleasantly symbiotic feel.
This is a little story about conflicts of law, trusts and estates, and the right of publicity. No, seriously, why are you all running away? Come back! It'll be fun, I swear.
Conflicts of law is the field of law that figures out which body of law to use when a case has a connection to more than one place, something that happens pretty much any time someone in one state sues someone in another. Trusts and estates is the field of law that figures out what to do with the stuff that belonged to dead people when they were alive. And the right of publicity is the the right, recognized in some places and not in others, that no one can make money off of your name or face without your permission. When these three collide, it's not fun. Or perhaps it's more fun than a barrel of monkeys. It depends on your perspective.
Our story starts in California. California courts use a procedure called "governmental interest analysis" to handle conflict of laws problems. Where two states' laws differ on a point at issue in the case before it, a California court asks what respective policies those laws represent. If one of those policies turns out not to be applicable to the case, then that state's law should be disregarded and the other state's law can be applied.
To get a feel for what this "analysis" means in practice, consider the story of Hurtado v. Superior Court, 11 Cal. 3d 574 (1974). (Yes, that does say "Superior Court." Through a quirk of civil procedure, certain appeals from decisions of trial courts are formally suits against the court, asking a higher court to intervene and set aside the trial court's decision.) Manuel Cid Hurtado lived in California. His cousin Antonio Hurtado lived in Mexico. While Antonio was visiting Manuel, they got into a car crash, in which Antonio died. Antonio's widow back in Mexico, Maria de Jesus Flores de Hurtado sued Manuel for wrongful death in a California court. (There were some other parties to the case, whom I've dropped for sake of simplicity). Now, at the time, Mexican law limited damages in a wrongful death suit to approximately $2,000. California had no such limit. One important question, therefore, was which rule the California court should apply.
Turn governmental interest analysis loose on a problem such this one, and it will go something like this. California has two interests in not capping damages for wrongful death. First, it wants to make sure that victims' families are compensated for their suffering and not left destitute. Second, it wants to encourage safe roads (and safe everything, in fact) by making sure that those responsible for wrongful deaths are forced to pay. Mexico, by capping wrongful death damages, has indicated a policy of protecting defendants in wrongful death actions by avoiding "excessive financial burdens" on them. This way of looking at things decides the case, because Mexico, the court confidently asserts, has no interest in protecting California citizens from excessive financial burdens. And while it is true that California has no interest in compensating Mexican victims, California does still have an interest in having safe roads. Thus, California is interested in this case, while Mexico is not, so Californian law controls. No cap.
Now that you see how it's done, why don't you have a go at it? Our case this time around will be Downing v. Abercrombie & Fitch, 265 F.3d 994 (9th Cir. 2001). Here, the plaintiffs were a bunch of Hawaiian surfers who were famous back in the 1960s. Abercrombie & Fitch used their photographs in a surfing-themed section of its Spring 1999 Quarterly. Without permission. They sued in a California court, hoping to take advantage of a California law providing for a generous right of publicity. Abercrombie, in defense, said that Hawaiian law should apply instead. Hawaii has no right of publicity statute and no recorded cases on a right of publicity. Do you see how this one ought to come out?
Under the Hurtado rule, it's easy. George Downing & co. win: they're like Maria. It's true that their home state hasn't been as generous as California in providing for them, but that's no matter: the injury took place in California, which has a perfectly good interest in making sure that no harm comes to, ah, er, California, um, rights of publicity. Hmmm. Let's try again. As the court said, "[O]ne of the primary purposes of creating a cause of action in tort is to deter misconduct within its borders by persons present within its borders. By distributing its catalog within California, Abercrombie was operating within its borders." Okay, that works.
You're doing great. Just one more case. Cairns v. Franklin Mint, 292 F.3d 1139 (9th Cir. 2002) (if you actually look this case up, you should read the prior history, especially the first district court decision, 24 F. Supp. 1013 (C.D. Cal. 1998)). During Princess Di's lifetime, many companies in the U.S., including the much-beloved and much-mocked Franklin Mint, made collectible dolls, plates, and jewelry with her name and picture on them. As befits royalty, she "neither authorized nor objected to any of these products." After her death, her estate authorized about twenty companies to make such products, with the proceeds going, by way of her memorial fund, to her favorite charities. The Franklin Mint was not among this elite set of manufacturers (not by appointment to her late no-longer-royal highness?), but went ahead with its line of "unauthorized Diana-related products." The memorial fund sued—guess where—in California. Great Britain has no right of publicity, full stop. Care to predict how it came out?
British law applies, of course.
What? You didn't see that one coming? Let me trace the reasoning for you. The California statute on the posthumous right of publicity, Cal. Civ. Code s. 3344.1 (the "Astaire Celebrity Image Protection Act"), explicitly says that posthumous rights of publicity are "property rights, freely transferable." The court then bounces over to another piece of California law, Civil Code section 946:
If there is no law to the contrary, in the place where personal property is situated, it is deemed to follow the person of its owner, and is governed by the law of his domicile.
So, they reason, if the posthumous right of publicity is personal property, and we should use the law of the place where its owner lives, and its owner lives in Great Britain, and Great Britain doesn't recognize rights of publicity, that means that this particular right of publicity doesn't exist in the first place. And if it doesn't exist, there's no way that it was infringed. Case closed.
Now, remember how I said that California law makes posthumous rights of publicity "property rights?" Strangely enough, the corresponding statute that deals with living people's rights of publicity, Cal. Civ. Code s. 3344, doesn't have a corresponding provision. Which would seem to indicate that Lady Di, while she was alive, had a right of publicity that California courts would recognize. And that's more or less exactly what Downing, that glory of governmental interest analysis, tells us. I'm not quite sure how to describe the result in Cairns (it has a bit of a First Restatement flavor, for conflict of law nerds), but governmental interest analysis it ain't.
Now for some questions.
- If you had been Diana's estate planner, what, if anything, could you have done to preserve her California right of publicity after her death?
- Does the contrast between Cairns and Downing imply that the right of publicity in a living person's likeness is not a property right? If so, what practical consequences does this classification have, other than choice of law? If not, are Downing and Cairns distinguishable on some other basis?
- Do you think the California legislature anticipated this contrast? Now that it has been made apparent, do you think they agree with it? Do you think they care?
- What is a right of publicity? Is it tangible? Does it exist in a Platonic sense? In what sense can it be said to have a location? Should its legal treatment turn on its ontological status?
- Do you think either or both of these cases would or should have come out differently in a California state court, as opposed to a federal court applying California law?
- Does your gut sense of justice and injustice, if any, provide any useful guidance in dealing with choice of law problems?
- With whom do you sympathize more, George Downing, or the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund? Who do you think had better access to good lawyers?
- Do you think that either Abercrombie or the Franklin Mint realized that it might have a right of publicity problem before the nastygram came in the mail? Should they have?
- Do you agree that California has an interest in preventing the distribution of Abercrombie & Fitch catalogs containing a photo of George Downing without his consent? In preventing the sale of unlicensed Princess Diana Portrait Baby Dolls?
- Do you agree that Mexico had no interest in capping Maria Hurtado's damages for her husband's death in a car crash caused by his cousin? That Hawaii had no interest in preventing George Downing from suing over the publication of a photograph of himself taken 34 years ago?
- Why do you think that Diana never sued the Franklin Mint during her lifetime, when California law would presumably have recognized her claim? Why do you think that the Fund decided to sue after her death, when we know that California law did not recognize its claim? Do you think that the choice of law problem had anything to do with these decisions by Diana and the Fund?
- Do you feel confident that choice of law rules are predictable and/or sensible?