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The question of whether to write a pie-eyed paean to a record you've loved for two decades or whether to seriously appraise all aspects of its latest commercial incarnation is thrown into hilariously sharp relief by the twentieth anniversary reissue of Nirvana's third and final studio album, In Utero.
At the risk of writing some sort of godawful review about writing the review, it is a slight pickle. On the one hand In Utero is a truly wonderful record, Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Noveselic's attempt at annoying their vast post-Nevermind fanbase by creating a work of harrowing unpleasantness - something they failed at gloriously by dint of their own inherent tunefulness.
On the other hand, some arsehole at whatever label it's being reissued on has cobbled together a 'super deluxe' 3CD/1DVD version that has to stand as one of the more pointless commercial artefacts of the modern era. Two decent B-sides ('Marigold' and 'Moist Vagina') and two long released 'unreleased' tracks ('Sappy' and 'I Hate Myself and I Want to Die') comprise the only worthwhile period rarities. Alongside them are endless alternative mixes of the original songs, including a largely pointless '2013' mix of the whole thing that – certainly on the online stream on which I listened to it - basically sounds identical to the original. You also get the DVD Live and Loud, which is a basic but pretty cool live document of the time, but there's a lot of Nirvana live stuff out there already and it's available separately anyway. Even if you're rich as Croesus, you're a fucking lunatic if you shell out the RRP of £99.99 for the set.
I mean, seriously, blah blah ironic blah blah the commodification of Kurt Cobain's blah blah art, but let's put ethics aside – we're talking about spending £100 on a load of stuff you don't need, that you can buy the component parts of for a third of the price. It is a deeply cynical object. (0/10).
Fortunately In Utero is being reissued in a variety of formats, the second most expensive of which is a fairly lush triple LP… it's kind of a rip off at £40, but you know, it's genuinely nice, and is the least burdened with redundant extras of all releases; then there's the 'deluxe' digital and CD versions, which are clagged with redundant tracks but fundamentally very worthy of your money.
Any why is that? Simple, really - In Utero has had a remaster from Steve Albini himself, and by thunder it's a good 'un. It's a crisp, clear makeover that gives the record a greater definition and focus without piling on the polish, tightening it but toughening it too. It does make the record a little more accessible, and possibly you might have mixed feelings about that, given In Utero was nominally conceived as an enormous fuck you to all those idiots who only liked Nirvana because they wrote really good songs.
But the truth of the matter is that on those terms, In Utero was a failure at birth. Okay, it did turn off a few million Nevermind buyers, but it would take something far more drastic that that to torpedo the good ship Nirvana. In Utero was thrilling because it was so vivid and diverse, ear-popping as Anton Corbin 'Heart Shaped Box' video was eye-popping. It's a kaleidoscopic, questing set that takes in everything from scabrous sonic aggression ('Very Ape', 'Radio Friendly Unit Shifter') to wounded singer songerwriter-isms ('All Apologies') and tuneful alt. rock ('Pennyroyal Tea'). Oh, and I guess a bit of grunge ('Heart Shaped Box', 'Serve the Servants'). What makes it so utterly thrilling is the sense that the trio are teetering precariously over the edge, hunted men cornered in an isolated studio, desperately trying to find some sort of catharsis. And yet struggle though they might, they can't hurl themselves off the precipice – their innate melodicism and pop sensibility is just too much to allow even the heaviest, most unhinged track to emerge without a hook, while Cobain simply has too much to say and too rich a voice to say it in to overdo the screaming. In fact, it's the Nirvana album with the highest quotient of quiet and acoustic songs, but even the softest song deafening – the way 'All Apologies' pitches from wry , cello-drenched verse to that truly upsetting scream of "married! buried!" is surely the 'heaviest' moment in the Nirvana canon.
And then there's Steve Albini's production/'engineering' which keeps even the quietest song agonisingly raw – another producer might have filtered out the sense of emotional precariousness in the recordings, but nothing is censored here.
In Utero is the sound of an unstoppable force - the band's intense desire to fuck up their careers - hitting an immovable object - their unerring inclination towards pop - and sending mad, mournful, raging, funny sparks flying. It is probably the high watermark of what one might call alt. rock, a genuinely uncompromising record that sold 15m copies to a largely accepting audience, a difficult album whose brilliance was essentially recognised. Equally good records paved the way for its success - Songs About Fucking, New Day Rising, Daydream Nation, Surfer Rosa, Dry - but In Utero is to all intents and purposes the end of the cycle, the last ground left for a music that had been bubbling up for 15 years to break. It was the end of grunge, the end of college rock, the end of the '80s US underground, the end of punk.
And by the by it was also Kurt Cobain's final stand, but perhaps the greatest testament to In Utero is that it doesn't have that Closer or Holy Bible sense of being a suicide note – it feels too vital for that.
Just don't pay £100 for it though, yeah?
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If you are an avid user of steroids, you may be experiencing some body acne. Many people aren't aware they can get body acne by using steroids, but it is entirely possible. This may be reason enough to make you want to quit steroid use entirely.
Depending on the severity of your body acne, you may decide that the side effects of body acne are far worse than doing with the use of steroids. You should weigh out the advantages and the disadvantages of using steroids to see what you should do. If you do not have a medical condition which requires regular use of the steroids, you may wish to do without them in order to prevent or alleviate body acne.
In many cases, you may be battling a medical condition that requires the use of steroids. If so, there is a good chance you will need to battle the body acne rather than stop the use of steroids. You can use preventative matters that can assist you to reduce the body acne and in many cases this works for some.
The key to controlling body acne is by working as much as possible to keep the skin clean. When you shower often or make certain you keep your skin clean, you will have a much better chance of lowering the risk of body acne, even if you do require the use of steroids. It is very important that you monitor your body and how often you get body acne. This will allow you a much better chance of controlling it as well as feeling better about your skin.
So, take the time to review the reasons for the steroids and if you can indeed do without them, it may be better to help reduce body acne.

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My Great Outdoors: Lauren and Eric's Vivienda Moderna
Name: Eric and Lauren Wendlandt, framework design, inc.. The house is named Vivienda Moderna (Spanish for modern dwelling).
Location: Westside neighborhood, Kansas City, Missouri
Types of spaces: 3,675sf landscaped area, 475sf permeable paving, 375sf decks/balconies, 500sf future rooftop garden/patio
How did you do it?: Lauren and Eric designed and built Vivenda Moderna themselves, with the help of some very dedicated family, friends and subcontractors. It's their residence, office, and workshop and also home to one other business and residence. Here, just in time for Outdoor Month, they take us through a sneak peek of Vivienda Moderna's outdoor spaces, with landscaping that's only about 6 weeks old...
Our style: Classically modernist, with a little eclecticism, mixed with sustainability (reclaimed materials).
Inspiration: Sustainability, inside/outside connections, outdoor living, drought tolerance
Favorite Element: Eric & Lauren - The neighborhood! It fits our modernist eclectic style. The architecture and people are so diverse. It's a very small town, with big city urban literally across the street. Lauren - The front deck and stairs. Eric - the front deck which we've named our front porch. It's nice to sit there and chat with the neighbors.
Biggest Challenge: Getting everything done, while not compromising (too much) on quality AND staying on a budget. We still have a lot to do, but we just have to be patient.
What Friends Say: Everyone in the neighborhood has been very supportive, which definitely keeps us going. We're always being stopped by people walking or driving by to tell us that they've really enjoyed watching our progress and that they love what we've done with the landscaping. We like being part of the neighborhood, so that makes us feel good that they are happy we're here.
Biggest Embarrassment: Lauren - falling out of my truck while unloading rock. Eric – Lauren usually does enough embarrassing things for both of us!
Proudest DIY: Seeing the plants and trees start to flourish and take off, especially seeing the first blades of grass emerge from the dirt. There's something new everyday!
Biggest Indulgence: All our plants. We just needed to put down grass seed to satisfy city requirements, but wanted to create a nice, drought-tolerant garden in memory of my grandmother, who was a master gardener.
Best advice: "Nothing worthwhile is ever easy." One of the guys working on rebuilding the stone wall out front told us that when we were exhausted and totally out of energy. Lauren's grandmother told us, "Do what you have to to finish it."
Dream source: Sunset Garden Books, Nelson Family (Family Tree Nursery), Funny Grandma (Lauren's grandmother who was a source of knowledge and inspiration regarding plants)
Plants: Family Tree Nursery
Materials: House of Rock, Johnson County Building Materials, Craigslist for finding old barns and rock foundations to reclaim, our own rock foundation we found when excavating
Underground Cistern: Roth Fralo (1500 underground cistern for reclaimed rainwater)
Lauren and Eric moved in only two months ago and they're still finishing construction. So, we'll give them a chance to settle in but you can bet we'll be back with a House Tour sometime in the near future! In the meantime, check out their design work at framework design, inc. and their previous (also DIY-ed) home in San Diego (a 2007 Small Cool semi-finalist).
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Products will be available at over 900 Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith's, King Soopers, Fry's, QFC and Fred Meyer starting November 2012.
We're so excited to be announcing that Kinnikinnick Soft White Bread, Soft Multigrain Bread, Soft Hamburger Buns and Soft Hot Dog Buns will be available this November across the United States in stores of the Kroger family of companies.
You'll be able to find these products in most banners of Kroger which include Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith's, King Soopers, Fry's, QFC and Fred Meyer. Initially, the breads will be available in over 900 stores and the buns in over 450 stores.
The products are already on the shelves of many Kroger brand stores and will be full rolled out by the end of November. The products are priced nationally at $4.49 for the breads and $3.99 for the buns. Prices may vary by region.
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Don't forget that you can earn entries to our monthly $100 prize pack draw by reporting when you see these 4 new products at Kroger brand stores (or any where else!). Visit our BreadSpotter page for more details. And follow BreadSpotter! on Twitter to see all Spots as they happen.
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Kinnikinnick Soft Gluten Free Breads and Buns Launch in Kroger Family of Companies
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- Sarena Shasteen - The Non-Dairy Queen said...
I will definitely look out for these at our Kroger! Can't wait to try them!
- November 1, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Didn't find them at our Kroger. I have some of your Gluten Free S'moreables Graham Style crackes. But I cannot remember where I found them. I love them. It has been sooo long since I had a Graham cracker. Would love to have more before I run out. They have a red store sticker of 3.99.
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Spanish - First Year II (A)
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This year-long sequence of courses covers the first year of Spanish.
Have you wanted to learn Spanish so you can communicate face-to-face when you take that long-dreamed of trip to the sunny beaches of Mexico, Central or South America? Have you noticed that you hear more Spanish being spoken in the various community locations you frequent such as grocery, hardware and department stores? Are you curious about the culture of the people that now constitute the largest ethnic minority in the United States? Have you come to the conclusion that being able to communicate in Spanish would greatly increase your professional or academic flexibility and value? Did you study Spanish previously and want to "brush up" on your skills? Any and all of these are excellent reasons to study Spanish, and one of the Spanish classes offered at Evergreen will meet your needs.
First Year Spanish II may be the best class for you if you have fairly recent or familial experience with the language and a good grasp of the fundamentals of grammar such as conjugation of verbs and the appropriate use of ser/estar . Sometimes, students with recent, more advanced study, whether through real world or academic experience, are ready for First Year Spanish III. One of the Spanish language faculty can assist you in finding the right class for your needs.
Classes are highly interactive, safe environments to practice your new skills. A wide range of learning activities is provided so that students learn to read, write, speak and understand the language. Students use a written text and workbook for self-study. An online learning vehicle is also used so that students are immersed in the various components of the language. Students have access to a language lab that incorporates Rosetta Stone for additional practice. Cultural activities are integrated into the classes so that students learn not only the language but also the major cultural values and traditions of countries where Spanish is spoken. A culminating language fair is held during spring quarter in conjunction with other language classes and provides language students with opportunities to display their own learning as well as learn about the other cultures represented by those languages. Come join us and begin expanding your world – present and future!
The following is a short description of the material covered in each of the First Year Spanish classes:
First Year Spanish I: First Year Spanish I students acquire the skills to understand written and oral language and to express themselves in written and oral language about the following: greetings, introductions, expressions of courtesy, academic life, days of the week, schedules, family, identifying and describing people, professions and occupations, leisure activities, sports, asking for and giving directions within a city or campus, travel and vacation arrangements and activities, months and seasons of the year and weather. Students acquire the following grammatical structures: use of the verbs hay and gustar , conjugation of verbs in the present tense including stem-changing verbs, ser and estar , noun/adjective agreement, subject/verb agreement, and various idiomatic expressions related to the topics studied.
First Year Spanish II: First Year Spanish II students acquire the skills to understand written and oral language and to express themselves in written and oral language about the following: vacations and other free time activities, months of the year, seasons and weather, clothing and shopping, negotiating a price and buying, colors, daily routines and time expressions, food and meals. Students acquire the following grammatical structures: use of the reflexive mood and preterit tense, including verbs ser and ir in the preterit, demonstrative pronouns, direct and indirect object pronouns, and various idiomatic expressions related to the topics studied.
First Year Spanish III: First Year Spanish III students continue to build their knowledge base of the foundational communicative structures, including: use of reflexive verbs, indefinite and negative words, preterite of irregular and stem-changing verbs, double object pronouns, the imperfect tense, contrasting uses and meanings of preterite and imperfect tenses, familiar and formal commands, and the present subjunctive. These structures are acquired while communicating about the following: describing one's daily personal hygiene and life routines, shopping for and describing food and preparing meals, parties and celebrations, family relationships and stages of life, identifying parts of the body and symptoms and medical conditions to obtain medical assistance and daily domestic chores and routines.
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- Enhanced Online Learning - This offering requires access to web-based tools, but use of these tools does not displace any face-to-face instruction.
Class Size: 25
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So does that make you a Hero worshipper? Sorry, couldn't resist. And yeah, I cheated too except in my case it was an iPhone in my pocket with the Kobo Ebook reader app open. Nothing like a good book to distract me and yet still make it look like I'm paying attention to everyone.
The Hero isn't perfect but comes close to perfect and here are some of the flaws:
- 'Sometimes' things can get sluggish like when you scroll - the scrolling can be a bit sticky due to not enough power I believe. Also when you pinch and zoom, the animation is not smooth.
- 288 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM where 192.4 is available as RAM according to a particular program I am using. My phone hovers around 30-60MB RAM however its sweet point is about 50 which is ok but if you try to "actually" use the phone as a PDA, you will quickly go down to sub 30MB which is very disappointing. This is my very first smart phone and I didn't know what is enough but ever since I forked out $AU700, I figured out. I just had to have a smart phone and didn't want to get an iPhone.
- Internal hard disk is not big enough. What were they thinking? Also the RAM is nothing special. Next phone I get will have at least 512MB of available RAM.
- You cannot transfer files via bluetooth. This is fixed with Android 2.0 I think.
I believe HTC is releasing Android 2.0 or 2.1 Sense UI ROM and hopefully the sluggishness will be addressed and perhaps it will give up more RAM. 5-10 MB more would be nice.
I read rooting the phone fixes bluetooth and lets you install programs on SD card which is nice.
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Roadtrek's N6-Active Provides Space, Flexibility
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Kitchener, Ontario, Canada-based Class B builder Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. has introduced the N6-Active, a new category of "activity vehicle," according to a press release.
The N6-Active, which debuted at last week's National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., offers several different applications: an SUV that gets up to 18 mpg and is equipped with a refrigerator, sink, microwave and exterior shower; a minivan that can tow 9,000 pounds; a people hauler that consumers won't be embarrassed to drive; and an RV people can drive every day.
"It's a great alternative to a large SUV, crossover, or minivan for an active family," said Jeff Hanemaayer, co-chairman of Roadtrek.
The N6 is built on the new Nissan NV 2500 series van. At 20 feet, 1 inch long, it's based on the same platform as Nissan's Titan full-size pickup truck. With more legroom, elbow room and headroom than an SUV or minivan, Roadtrek said it has more than enough space for seven people including an easily to accessible third row that is big enough for two adults or three children.
In addition, four captain seats swivel to surround an expandable table that can be set up in two different locations. There's also a built-in kitchenette for on-the-road meals and a pop-up roof allows full standing height inside and sleeping for two adults or kids. The third row seat reclines to a full-length double bed and families can sleep a fifth person across the two front seats on the optional folding mattress.
The N6 is well equipped with the latest audio, video, navigation and phone electronics and support for today's tablets. And because the N6 meets the definition of an RV, Roadtrek said the interest incurred to finance its purchase can be tax deductible as a second residence.
Roadtrek reported that the N6 was well-received by dealers in Louisville. "We sold 14 the first day of the show," said Hanemaayer.
Base MSRP is $67,470. The N6 is now in production and will be seen on the first dealers' lots this month. For additional information, visit www.roadtrek.com/PR or call 888-ROADTREK (762-3873) or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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In a move that may foretell a coming of age for Animas High School, Executive Head Michael Ackerman announced Thursday that the school will be moving from its current home in a bedraggled former strip mall on north Main Avenue to bucolic Twin Buttes during the summer.
In a phone interview just minutes before signing the final paperwork with Twin Buttes, Ackerman said the public charter school had tried and failed to move every year since its 2009 opening and that it occasionally felt like this day would never come.
Ackerman announced the move in the Rochester Hotels garden before a crowd of giddy parents and students, hailing the tolerance of Dan Hopper, AHSs erstwhile landlord, noting that when the school first opened, it did so without a certificate of occupancy for the first three days.
Though news releases had promoted the event as a mystery announcement, Ackerman acknowledged in an interview that it was common knowledge AHS was bursting at the seams and that its contract with Twin Buttes was the worst-kept secret in Durango.
Ackerman said there were many reasons AHS needed to relocate, noting the schools highway location often meant noise. But the big reason is student enrollment, which has expanded.
Whereas this year the school has 234 students, it already has registered 304 for next year.
Ackerman said its maximum capacity, as determined by Durango Fire & Rescue Authority, was 260, and I dont know how wed fit that many, its so tight as it is.
The school will move to Twin Buttes during the summer. Come September, AHS students will occupy two 12,000-square-foot temporary buildings that currently are being prefabricated in Denver and are destined to arrive here by truck in the coming months.
In the meantime, AHSs board is securing funding to construct a permanent building on the Twin Buttes property.
The school will hear if it won a $13 million BEST grant in June.
Ackerman said the catch to winning the BEST grant is that wed immediately need to have our financial matching dollars in hand at the end of the year and break ground in spring, meaning the new building could be completed within 18 months.
While thats a dense, if not wishful timetable, Ackerman said AHS might win a later round of BEST grant funding, and if the state Legislature still fails to secure funding for programs that benefit AHS, well be going on a $10 million capital campaign all on our own, dependent on our donors.
At Thursdays announcement party, Ackerman said the move filled him with an overwhelming sense of joy, accomplishment and admiration.
He reminded parents that it was only a few years ago in 2008 that he was visiting them, making balloon animals, saying, Im not creepy. Come to Animas, to a school that doesnt really yet exist!
While charter schools became something of a craze after No Child Left Behind altered public-school funding, most national studies have found that despite increasing school choice, charter schools tend to tie and even underperform in comparison to public schools.
So far, this hasnt proved the case with AHS, which, like many Durango School District 9-R schools, uses a project-based learning model.
According to Colorado School Grades, which issues report cards to schools across the state by grading their performance on a curve, in 2012, AHS improved its score from a B- to a B. Durango High School, the largest school in the county, went from C+ to a C.


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About 20 protestors attended, while about 100 supporters came out for the fundraiser inside. Lopez would later say that the protesting energized his supporters and it only intensified their desire to back him.
"The overwhelming majority of community leaders and members that had to walk though [the protest] were repulsed and it only intensified their support for me," he said.
Protestors are upset over Lopez's possible run for North Brooklyn's 34th Council District in light of sexual abuse allegations that forced Lopez to resign as head of the Kings County Democratic Party.
Lopez has said that he will make a decision regarding a run for the seat depending on his ability to raise funds coupled with his health condition. He currently has plans to hold at least four more fundraising events.
The New Kings Democrats organized the protest.
"Vito Lopez belongs in jail not our City Council," said former district leader Lincoln Restler, an outspoken Lopez critic who narrowly lost his seat to a Lopez-backed challenger last year.
Reporters were barred from attending the fundraiser. Staff said that Giando's on the Water was a private establishment and refused to let anyone on the property who was not on the guest list.
Lopez praised the fundraiser as a success saying that it was a true reflection of the community. He said that 80 out of the 100 guests in attendance were minorities that directly represented the make-up of North Brooklyn.
The assemblyman also said that 90 percent of those who attended the dinner were residents of the district, evidence that he maintains a strong base of support in the community.
"It's outrageous that a person who harasses young women would consider running for City Council," said protestor Shirley Ranz, president of the Brooklyn/Queens chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW).
NOW has officially endorsed Antonio Reynoso, chief of staff for the current council member, Diana Reyna.
"Anyone who is in that building right now giving money to Vito Lopez should really be ashamed of themselves," Ranz said.


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Google's track record with selling hardware online isn't great. Starting with the Nexus One, product launches have been met with everything from botched consumer support to sporadic supply. But that doesn't mean Google is giving up. Google has gone on the record to make it clear that selling hardware on the Play Store is here to stay and that retail locations are not in the company's immediate future.
During a roundtable discussion with Google executives at Mobile World Congress, distribution methods of Google branded hardware were a hot topic. Now that Google is pushing tablets, phones, laptops and accessories that all bear the Google or Nexus name, the future of how Google plans to sell these items has come under question.
Recent rumors have indicated that Google is working on retail locations where products currently sold in the Play Store right would be available for hands on demos. Until now, the portfolio of hardware sold under Google's name hasn't been robust enough to justify opening up shop in tech savvy cities across the globe. Industry pundits have all been echoing a similar position that now is the time, but Google's Andy Rubin and VP of Google Play Jamie Rosenberg do not agree.
Both Rubin and Rosenberg had choice words on the matter. Rubin stated, "Google has no plans and we have nothing to announce," when asked about Google opening retail locations. Rosenberg confirmed that the devices section on the Play Store is "here to stay." Rosenberg went on to address the issues Google has seen with product launches, saying that Google is getting better and adding that the Play Store is "a reliable way for us to get these devices into markets in different countries around the world."
Of course you should never say never with Google. Who knows what the future might hold? If the Nexus program and Chromebooks continue to rise in popularity and Motorola's next products are a big hit, Google branded retail locations might not be too far off. Even if Google does open retail locations eventually, it's good to know the Play Store will remain in business. Google says the experience is improving, and we agree. Let's just see how it holds up if Google announces anything new at I/O.


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Like almost every other fancy flagship smartphone we'll see this year, the Samsung Galaxy S4 boasts a 13-megapixel camera on the back. A greater number of megapixels does not guarantee better pictures, and in the past Samsung's phone cameras haven't impressed us as much as the models from HTC or Apple. But that has changed with the newest Galaxy. With a better camera and a ton of settings and modes, the S4 is able to capture great photos and video. Photos good enough for printing, or so Samsung would have you believe.
To test these claims, we used the Galaxy S4's camera exclusively for almost a week and shot more than 400 pictures using almost every feature in a variety of environments.
(Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy S4)
Camera app interface
The Galaxy S4's camera app interface is almost identical to the one designed for the Galaxy Camera, just with fewer advanced options. In the Settings you'll find plenty of tweaks: White Balance, Metering, ISO, Exposure value, and anti-shake.
Most people will stick to what's under the Mode button on the main screen. The carousel wheel presentation is eye-catching and includes quick information about each choice. Modes range from the standard Night, Fireworks, HDR, Panorama, etc. to Samsung's specialized ones, which I'll get to later.
Aside from the Modes we usually see on most smartphones, the Galaxy S4 includes several that are all about making fun pictures with neat enhancements. You get Eraser, Drama, Sound & Shot, Animated Photo, Best Face and Best Photo. Each was made for specific use cases and you have to know you want or need it before taking the picture. Of the group, Best Face/Photo are the most widely useful, allowing owners to snap several photos in succession then choose the best of them or even pick the best face for each person in the shot. No more pictures ruined by blinking. Sound & Shot, which records a few seconds of audio with a picture, is the least useful. Especially since the files are only playable on the S4.
The upper corner of the camera app reveals more (yes, more) settings and options. Mostly quick access on/off toggles, but worth checking out. You can toggle on/off Auto Night Mode, Voice Control, flash options, and sharing functions plus access video options like slow/fast motion. This area is also home to the front/rear camera toggle and the Dual View mode. Tap the gear icon again for more in-depth options.
The Galaxy S4 is capable of recording 1080p video with the rear camera. You don't have to switch to video mode since the recording icon is right next to the shutter, and while recording you can snap photos. Other than full HD resolution, the other fancy feature offered on the video side is the ability to shoot in slow or fast motion. Slow is great for filming sports and stunts; fast makes cute kid videos even cuter.
After taking a picture, owners can edit them right on the S4, no need to transfer to a computer, especially for easy edits. The built-in editing tool has the basics – crop, rotate, adjust brightness, contrast, etc. – and more advanced tools. People who know what they're doing will get the most out of these, newbies can still fiddle their way to better images by just playing around in the options. And for those who just want to have fun, there are filters, frames, stickers, and a drawing tool. Who needs Instagram?
Still Life
We started our phone camera tests in the Digital Trends office since it's filled with natural light and an abundance of interesting objects. Our first pictures were taken on Auto mode to see what the camera can do without any additional input. These first pictures turned out well and, even though there's no Macro mode, the closeup is detailed and crisp.
As you can see on the first picture, shadows made the old timey telephone accessory look dark in the front. Turning on HDR (High Dynamic Range) balanced out the light and dark better. This would end up being a common theme throughout our use of the S4. Auto mode was sufficient most of the time, followed closely by HDR.
Our next stop was a luxury showcase, a great place to find very photogenic items sitting under very unflattering lights. Switching between Auto and HDR, we managed to snap a few good images with interesting composition and color. At this point we came across the S4 camera's biggest weakness: shutter speed. A few images lacked crispness because we couldn't always hold our hands steady and the shutter isn't lightning quick. Compared to the HTC One, which is super fast, the S4 is about a half second slower.
Night mode
We spent several hours using the Night mode inside a patio restaurant that gradually got darker and more atmospheric as the sun went down and the strung lights came on. Taking pictures in lighting like this is a challenge for any smartphone camera. The images we took weren't the crispest, but also weren't too dark. Overall, objects fared better than faces. And again, a steady hand is necessary for the best shots.
The S4 offers a tighter field of view than we're used to on other phones. It isn't always a problem, but we noticed it again when we were photoing in a museum. We had to back farther away than normal do from objects to fit them all in the frame.
Indoor and outdoor shots
We also tested the camera out in an indoor party situation. At parties, people rarely sit perfectly still for pictures, but even when we posed the photos didn't always come out crisp due to the mixed lighting in the room and the unsteady hand of the photographer. I should note that we didn't have the anti-shake or Best Photo features turned on. This isn't to say all the pictures turned out badly; many are really great. Those that aren't perfectly noise-free will look better once Instagrammed.
The Animated Photo mode is pretty fun. With this, you take a picture with movement in it, then use a built-in editing tool to decide which parts move and which stay still. The image saves as a GIF file. The actual editing process is very easy, but since you have to use a finger to shape the animated and not animated zones, it's hard to get it exactly right in some cases. That's a minor quibble – once we started making these we didn't want to stop.
We got a chance to take outdoor shots, as well. On a bright and beautiful spring day it's far more difficult to take a crappy picture than it is to take a good one. Auto mode served us well most of the time, and HDR helped when the strong sunlight caused deep shadows. The S4 even handles direct sun and flare fairly well.
Taking pictures with other people constantly walking around gave us a chance to try out Eraser mode. In this mode, the camera takes a series of shots in a row, and if someone happens to wander into the shot (or if you get photobombed), the app recognizes the errant element and erases it automatically. This doesn't work well when there are too many people or other objects moving close to you or if the view is overcrowded. Get as close to the object or people you're trying to shoot to get the best results.
Ready For Your Close Up?
Taking pictures in museums (or museum-like places?) can be a challenge for multiple reasons: lot of stuff is behind glass, the lighting is weird, and you can't always get close enough to document fine detail. To deal with the odd lighting, we turned on Auto Night mode, which kicks in when it detects the right a lighting conditions. Not only is the S4 good at detecting when it needs to turn this on, the resulting pictures are often pretty solid.
Holding the camera still for this kind of indoor picture is hard when you have to tap the shutter icon on the screen, so we experimented with using Voice Control. With this on, all you have to do is say 'Smile' or 'Cheese' or 'Capture' to snap a picture. It cut down on that last second shakiness that comes from tapping the screen. In Settings, you can also make the volume button a shutter trigger – another way to keep the phone steadier.
When we were photographing these detailed, fancy guitars, we wanted to take some macro shots but the glass case kept us from getting close enough, so we used the digital zoom. Surprisingly, this did not result in a fuzzy, unusable picture. Nothing beats actually getting up close; if you can't, the S4's zoom is at least an option.
If you're mad that you're not in all your pictures, you can use the camera's Dual Camera mode to add yourself to them as a floating head. This worked out about as well as you'd imagine. Dual Camera uses both the front and rear lenses simultaneously and works for video and stills. The idea sounds cool on paper, but in practice it's hard to get the angle right on both cameras so everything looks good and the picture-in-picture result is more of a gimmick than something you'll wanted to keep or share.
The 2-megapixel front-facing camera has a wider-angle lens than the S3, though not as wide as recent HTC phones, including the new One. It's wide enough to fit four or five people where usually only two or three could squeeze in. The wide angle also helps you add extra background items into your self-shots.
Video recording
The video above shows a saxophone player outside of a museum. Being outdoors, we expected the video to look great, but were surprised to find it sounds great, too. The mic balanced all of the surrounding sound appropriately and picked up on the sax from several dozen feet away exactly as we remember hearing it.
The Galaxy S4 is capable of capturing 1080p video, but is that high a resolution really needed? If all you're going to do is upload it to YouTube or Facebook, you can save space, bandwidth, and upload time by recording in 720p instead. Even if you plan to show off the video on a big screen, 1080p isn't going to make that video look much better.
Sharing and story albums
Most pictures taken with smartphones will end up shared online or shown on a small screen. A few might get printed, though most of the time the quality isn't good enough to make it worthwhile. Samsung is confident enough in the S4's camera that the company is encouraging owners to make physical photo books using the Story Album app.
Story Album creates digital flipbook albums of pictures, either automatically generated by the app or from images you choose. we created several books with the app and didn't come away completely impressed. Though there are some nice editing options and fun themes, you don't get full control over layout and style. This is only important because the digital flipbooks the app creates are what users can send off to be turned into physical flipbooks. That's a nice service, but will people spend the money if they don't like the digital versions? We ordered a book to see how the prints look, and will update this post when it arrives.
Thanks to Samsung's experience developing the Galaxy Cam, the Galaxy S4 camera app is one of the most extensive we've ever used on a phone and it rivals most feature-packed third-party apps as well. The camera hardware is also great; we were able to take good to great pictures and video under a variety of conditions. In essence, it's exactly the kind of camera experience you want from a phone. It's good enough that you can leave a more powerful (and bulky) camera at home if you don't need super high quality shots. This is the kind of camera that could inspire you to become a better photographer and (hopefully) spawn accessories that will take things to the next level. We're very impressed with the S4's camera.
Editors' Recommendations
- Too close to call: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs LG G7 ThinQ camera shootout
- Samsung Galaxy Book 2 vs. Pixel Slate
- How many? The Samsung Galaxy A9 has 4 camera lenses on the back
- Apple iPad Pro 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S4: Which top-tier tablet reigns supreme?
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If you have found this page, you probably lifted it from my email address.
I used to have a blog here, and a link to a few web applications I was working on in my spare time. However, with work and family commitments, I don't have time for these anymore.
However, I still love having my own URL for my email address, along with several other benefits to having a web domain, so this is a place holder for right now.


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The 60-bed facility offers numerous treatment programs and has separate patient areas for children, adolescents and adults. With inpatient, transitional and partial hospitalization programs, the Metroplex Behavioral Health Center provides a variety of options to meet the needs of both families and individuals. The Metroplex Behavioral Health Center offers inpatient and outpatient services. There is also a 24-hour evaluation and free referral service.
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This year's spring classics had it all: Fabian Cancellara's classics comeback, Peter Sagan's ability to shock, both on the bike and on the podium, a fallen favourite in Tom Boonen, and enough thrills and spills that will relive in the memory for many years to come.
Cyclingnews looks back at the Spring cobbles, starting at Dwars Door Vlaanderen and Oscar Gatto reeling in a desperate Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) before the line.
Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack) announced he was ready for Belgium with a sumptuous performance in E3 Harelebeke, giving his rivals a taste of things to come.
Peter Sagan (Cannondale) rallied at Gent-Wevelgem a few days later, as Omega Pharma QuickStep saw Tom Boonen crash out and Mark Cavendish miss out on a sprint finish.
At the Tour of Flanders Cancellara took over where he'd left off at E3 and after Boonen crashed out and headed to hospital, his RadioShack rival turned the screw to devastating effect on the Kwaremont and the Paterberg.
Omega Pharma QuickStep finally saw their hard work pay off with Sylvain Chavanel retaining his Three Days of De Panne title, with Mark Cavendish, Alexander Kristoff, and Peter Sagan picking up stage wins, while the sprinters and in particular Marcel Kittel had their day to shine at the Scheldeprijs.
Then came Paris-Roubaix. After a tame race at Flanders, mainly due to the course, the cobbles of France's grandest one day race delivered the most exciting edition of the race in years.


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Introducing the Bobette Cowl & Mitten Set!
Bobbles and ruched stitching accent this cute cowl and mitten set. Not only comfy and cozy to wear but fun to knit too!
Worked up in beautiful, squishy soft, Plucky Primo Worsted from The Plucky Knitter, this cowl and mitten set is a must knit - even if it's 80 degrees here in Michigan on this first day of Spring!
And, don't you just love the punchy colorway? It's called Bombshell - a pink so hot it's almost red.
I know a lot of us are experiencing record high heat today but despite this summer like weather, I hope you find this pattern a must knit. Spending the first day of Spring casting on for a cute cowl and mitten set sounds good to me. I hope it does to you too!
The Bobette Cowl & Mitten pattern is available for purchase today! You can order a downloadable PDF HERE or a hard copy HERE
So go ahead… Queue it up! Cast on! and have fun knitting this comfy, cozy and fun to wear cowl and mitten set!


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Jan 21, 2014 Nashville, TN
Firestone Farm Tires Receives 2013 Iowa Recognition For Performance Excellence Award
Firestone Farm Tires has received a 2013 Iowa Recognition for Performance Excellence (IRPE) Award. The IRPE is a National Baldrige based process that recognizes role model organizations for sustainability and maintaining a future focus on performance excellence. The Des Moines, Iowa plant is recognized as an example in manufacturing business and is the first tire plant to receive this recognition. The Firestone Farm Tires Des Moines Division captured Silver Level recognition and will receive the award in April 2014.
"Receiving Bronze Level recognition in 2012 in our first submission was a tremendous honor," said Ken Allen, President, Firestone Farm Tires. "To again receive IRPE recognition and at an even higher level – Silver – is absolutely remarkable. 2013 was another tremendous year for us. Our teammates continue to be committed to future sustainability and performance excellence at every level of our business and manufacturing processes. Earning this award assures us that we are on the right pathway, doing what's right and best for our customers, our community and the industry."
The Firestone Farm Tires Des Moines plant manufactures bias and radial farm tires for North America and beyond. The facility employs more than 1600 teammates and is an integral part of the Des Moines community and Central Iowa region since the mid-1940s. In addition to manufacturing Firestone-brand agricultural tires, the plant also produces tires for the forestry and construction equipment markets. A key requirement of the application pertains to employee engagement, continuous improvement and commitment to the Iowa community beyond the workplace. Teammates supported organizations in the State through:
- Hosting Baldrige benchmarking trip with GMT Corporation
- Presenting a break-out session on Metrics at the 2013 IRPE ceremony
- Presenting to the Urbandale Community School District School Board to prepare them for their first application
- Volunteering as Baldrige examiners and providing feedback to other Iowa organizations
- Attending site visits, assembling data packets for examiner review and conducting interviews, follow-up and feedback
The IRPE is one of 39 state award programs aligned with the National Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. To date, more than 90 applications have been submitted. Applicants are scored based on the application and an independent examiner team site visit. Examiners look for systemic processes and results in the areas of leadership, strategic planning, customer focus, workforce focus, operations focus, measurement analysis and knowledge management, financial and market.
To learn more about Firestone Farm Tires and the Des Moines, Iowa plant, visit the Firestone Tractor Tires site.


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Worcester Polytechnic Institute has entered into a license agreement with the city that in essence gives it preferred developer status for the acquisition and renovation of the former Lincoln Square Boys Club.
WPI is looking at the vacant, city-owned building as a potential site for its business school and for a new "business incubator" for start-up companies, the latter being a concept that City Councilor Frederick C. Rushton has actively championed in recent years.
The Boys Club building had been slated for redevelopment into housing, but those plans ran aground because the project was no longer financially feasible for the developer.
Under the agreement, City Manager Michael V. O'Brien said WPI will be given through May 31 to conduct extensive due diligence before deciding whether it wants to buy the property.
During that period, he said, the city has agreed not to market or advertise the property for sale.
Mr. O'Brien said WPI's technical support team, made up of appraisers, architects, engineers, contractors and other consultants, will have a right to enter the property during the term of the agreement.
He said they will be inspecting, surveying, measuring and photographing the property, as well as conducting some excavation work and test borings.
The manager said the age and condition of the building warrant such an extensive effort, and all the work will be done at WPI's expense.
"This news is exciting and sets the stage for the continued revitalization of Lincoln Square in line with our strategy and master plan," Mr. O'Brien wrote in a report to the City Council informing it of the agreement. "There is, however, much work and due diligence to determine if these goals can be achieved. The executed license agreement and the planned due diligence are the first steps of many."
The 48,000-square-foot Lincoln Square Boys Club building, which opened in 1930, was part of the former Worcester Vocational School complex, situated north of Lincoln Square. The building became vacant five years ago when the city opened the new Worcester Technical High School. Since then, the city and the Worcester Business Development Corp., the developer of nearby Gateway Park, have been trying to attract developers for the former vocational school buildings.
In 2010, a Quincy-based company was designated by the city as the preferred developer of the property. Acorn Management, which had agreed to pay $675,000 for the property, intended to redevelop the building into 28 market-rate housing units.
Those development plans were subsequently approved by the Planning Board in October 2010.
But the plans ran into problems because the developer needed historic tax credits, which required the approval of the National Park Service, to make the project financially feasible.
Because of the age and condition of the building, as well as current building codes, Mr. O'Brien said the cost of redevelopment was much higher that what market-rate apartment leases would be able to recoup.
Meanwhile, the developer's application for historic tax credits ran into problems because the National Park Service stated in its review that certain interior spaces, such as the gymnasium, would need to be preserved.
Mr. O'Brien said that requirement reduced the available space for apartments within the building and, as a result, reduced the number of market-rate units that would be available. He said that inevitably prevented the proposal from moving forward.
Recognizing the importance of the Boys Club building to Lincoln Square, Mr. O'Brien said he turned to WPI and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to determine if it could serve a use in their continued growth in that area.
He said he began with WPI and its president, Dennis Berkey, to review options at the site.
"Upon WPI's review, Dr. Berkey, his staff and faculty believe this location and the command presence it has on Lincoln Square would be a fit for WPI's world-class business school and for a new business incubator proposal," Mr. O'Brien said.
Mr. Rushton, who chairs the City Council Economic Development Committee, said the addition of another business incubator for start-up companies at the Lincoln Square Boys Club would "fit perfectly" into Worcester's vision.
He said WPI's involvement with a business incubator, along the lines of what already exists in the city for biotechnology and life sciences, will help solidify Worcester's image as "small business central."
"Companies start with good ideas that are then allowed to hatch and grow," Mr. Rushton said. "There are many more good ideas waiting to hatch in this city and having a facility like this would show that Worcester is small business central, where good ideas are put into action.
"This is a landmark area and a gateway into the city," he added. "With the help of WPI, this will put the stamp of our vision in lights."


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Caml Foreign is a Caml library to access C and C++ functions without writing C wrapping code. Instead, you write OCaml wrapping code. There is some functionality to cope with C++ classes : dynamic casting, constructors, destructors, methods.
At the moment it is Linux-only, gcc-only, and experimental. It is mostly undocumented.
Get the code using darcs :
darcs get https://forge.ocamlcore.org/anonscm/darcs/caml-foreign/caml-foreign
You can send patches using
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Utilimaster to Make Isuzu Commercial Vans
March 9, 2011 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Utilimaster to Make Isuzu Commercial Vans
The Utilimaster Corp. in Wakarusa, Ind.,, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors Inc. announced today (March 8) that the Reach, a commercial van offering over 35% better fuel efficiency, made its world debut today at the 2011 National Truck Equipment Association's (NTEA) The Work Truck Show.
Executives from Utilimaster and Isuzu Commercial Truck of North America conducted a joint unveiling at the opening of the The Work Truck Show before a large audience. This commercial van is offered with three sizes of 450, 530, 640 cubic feet of cargo capacity and is scheduled for full production in the second half of this year, according to a news release.
This is the first commercial van to effectively meet the needs of two market segments. The durability, cargo capacity, fuel efficiency and extensive green features make it the best business decision for large fleets. But it is the modular commercial vocational packages — designed to take full advantage of the van's expansive aisle width and headroom – that give the Isuzu dealer network a no-compromise solution for the thousands of fleets they serve in North America.
The Reach sets a new engineering and design standard in the commercial van market by delivering significant improvements across five performance vectors: cost of ownership, capacity/efficiency, durability, green and safety.


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I have written a couple of articles about Peppermint Linux in the past few months (http://www.everydaylinuxuser.com/2012/09/peppermint-3-cloudy-future.html, http://www.everydaylinuxuser.com/2012/08/peppermint-linux-3-mint-with-no-holes.html).
Peppermint Linux is a lightweight distribution which provides the perfect link between a desktop distribution and "The Cloud".
If you read the comments at the bottom of these articles you will see that there is some cynicism about how safe the cloud is.
This article is being written to go some way into explaining why I think "The Cloud" is a good thing and whilst I don't necessarily think we should all go full tilt and get rid of our hard drives, we can use the applications and storage provided online safely and without fear.


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Business Insider's List: The 20 Hottest Startups From IsraelMay. 8, 2013
Israel calls itself the "startup nation." Israelis say that technology is the country's No. 1 export.
By some counts, Israel is home to 4,800 startups today. It's also home to least two dozen accelerator/incubator programs in the Tel Aviv area, alone, including some run by Microsoft and Google.
There are more incubators in other cities, too, including a program in Jerusalem run by Jerusalem Venture Partners on a campus so big it has its own restaurant and nightclub.
All of this is to say that as a startup hub, Israel is second only to Silicon Valley.
So it's not easy to name the nation's hottest, most exciting startups because everywhere you turn there are young companies doing really cool things.
Business Insider recently spent a week exploring Israel's super hot startup community, meeting with founders, employees and venture capitalists. Among the companies chosen are Waze, Wix, Getaxi, PrimeSense and Bizzabo.
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High IQ societies ask
for certain percentile scores on IQ tests for you to be eligible to join them. Mensa asks for scores at the 98th percentile or higher. For a list of the selection
criteria of other societies, click
Mental deficiency used to be more finely classified using
the following technical terms that later began to be abused by the
rest of society (5):
These are now largely obsolete and mental deficiency
is now generally called mental retardation. The following is the
currently used classification of retardation in the USA (5):
Moreover, "educable mentally retarded" is
roughly equivalent to mild mental retardation, and "trainable" mentally retarded
is roughly equivalent to moderate (5). The DSM now requires an assessment of a
person's adaptive functioning as an additional criterion for labeling
someone retarded. IQ is not enough. Maybe the same sort of
thing should be done for labeling somebody a genius.
(1) Berk, L.E. (1997). Child Development, 4th ed. Toronto: Allyn
and Bacon.
(2) Eysenck, H. (1994). Test Your IQ. Toronto:
Penguin Books.
(3) Iman, R.L. (1994). A Data Based Approach to Statistics.
Belmont: Duxbury Press.
(4) Nietzel, M.T., Berstein, D.A., Milich R. (1998). Introduction to
Clinical Psychology. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
(5) Reber, A.S. (1995). The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology, 2nd ed.
Toronto: Penguin Books.
(6) Wechsler, D. (1944). The Measurement of Adult Intelligence.
Baltimore: The Williams & Wilkins Company.
(7) The Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online:
* Originally, my definition simply said "the ability to learn", but
I found that the expanded dictionary definition is better even if it is not
as simple.
Written by Rodrigo de la Jara
Please send comments by e-mail to the author, Rodrigo de la Jara at .
This website © Copyright Rodrigo de la Jara. If you want to publish or otherwise disseminate anything from my site that I own the rights to, just e-mail me first, telling me where you will use it. In almost all cases, I'll give permission if I am given credit and a link to my site is given. You do not need permission to simply link to my site.


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Retro Tiki Style Bikini with Bows
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Retro Bikini – BurdaStyle 5/2013 #132
I didn't realize this pattern was intermediate skill level lol, but I got there eventually. Sewing with interfacing and shirring elastic for the first time were both interesting exercises. I made this retro style bikini set out of a bargain priced green sarong, and to really get that vintage Hawaii look I added 3" to the top of the bloomers, but it looked excessive. So I sewed 6 separate strips of underwear elastic inside, using clear thread in zig zag stitch, going downward to ruch up the fabric. There is an elastic strip along each of the side seams, three strips running down the front, and one going down the center back. That idea I got from a google search where I came across a tutorial lol. I think I had cut out some of the pattern pieces for the top in the wrong sizes though, and I decided to elasticize the little band in the front bust section (forming the keyhole) so I could get into it, lol. Also I think I may need to move the back strap position over a bit. Location: Kiriwina Island
Material Notes
woven lightweight green cotton print sarong, sew-in interfacing, elastic underwear lace trim, elastic, elastic shirring thread, clear thread..
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Sep 22, 2014, 03.38 AMby sewing fanatic
I tried out this bikini last week while on holiday in PNG, and it was a hit with me. It dries very well as it is made from a thin weight cotton sarong, it is lovely to swim in, and feels well fitted and secure to wear, with the full cup of the bikini top, and it is also comfortable. There is a feeling of being 'hugged' about it, with a slight looseness in the pants after swimming, yet they didn't balloon or anything. The only thing is after the laundry the vintage blue elastic lace frays easily, so I don't recommend using it for outer decoration (only for internal elasticity), and rather proper decorative stretch lace should be used. Overall I love the retro look of it.
Aug 26, 2013, 01.30 PMby sewing fanatic
thank you ladies! – Xx
Aug 25, 2013, 05.12 PMby Mary Athey
this is lovely and i'm so glad you made this as i've been wanting to make this. I think if you move the back straps over about an inch would look even better. i'm toying with going for a cross over back (very 50's). great job though x
Aug 25, 2013, 03.00 PMby Ellen Hatteland
You've done a fantastic job! It looks wonderful on you ;) Fabric is Lovely!
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The central purpose of the University of Virginia is to enrich
the mind by stimulating and sustaining the spirit of free inquiry directed to
understanding the nature of the universe and human existence. The philosophy
of the School of Nursing is consistent with that of the University as it prepares
leaders in health care.
Nursing is both a profession and a discipline that is responsive
to changing health needs. It is concerned with human experiences and responses
to birth, health, illness, and death within the context of individuals, families,
groups, and communities (ANA, 1995). Nurses, often in collaboration with other
health care professionals, promote the optimal health care and comfort of individuals
and groups through the systematic application of knowledge from nursing and
related disciplines.
The faculty believes that education is based on humanistic
approaches that foster critical thinking and promote awareness of social and
cultural diversity among individuals. The faculty views each student as a unique
person with special talents, abilities, needs, and goals. Cultural diversity,
varying life experiences, and changing socioeconomic factors affect each student
differently. To this end, faculty endeavor to provide an environment that assists
students to realize their full potential. The acquisition of professional knowledge
and the development of clinical competence occur through active involvement
of the student in the learning process. Students assume primary responsibility
for learning, while faculty provide educational opportunities for knowledge
acquisition and professional role development. We believe that an atmosphere
of shared growth and inquiry offers the maximum potential for development.
Baccalaureate education in nursing is the basic preparation
necessary for the practice of professional nursing. This education provides
the foundation for the development of professional knowledge, critical thinking,
ethical decision-making, leadership skills, and the independent and interdisciplinary
pursuit of high standards of health care. Masters education prepares the
nurse with strong critical thinking and decision-making skills for advanced
practice in acute and primary care or for specialty practice in the areas of
management and public health leadership. A primary aim of masters nursing
education is to ensure that every student acquires the ability to analyze, synthesize,
and utilize knowledge in a specialty area. Doctoral education prepares the nurse
scholar to influence health care through leadership in education, policy, practice,
research, and knowledge development.
Implicit in the practice of professional nursing is accountability
for professional growth and practice, demonstration of leadership, and commitment
to the development and application of nursing theory and research. Life-long
learning leads to the optimal development of both the individual practitioner
and the discipline of nursing.
The disciplinary and professional domains of nursing give direction
to current and evolving nursing practice. Advanced practice nurses demonstrate
in-depth knowledge and skills in nursing and health care systems with diverse
populations. Components of their roles are expert clinical practice, assessment
of outcomes, research, teaching, collaboration, and consultation within health
care systems. Nurses prepared through graduate nursing programs with advanced
practice knowledge, critical thinking, and decision-making skills can function
in a variety of nursing roles. Examples of such roles include clinical nurse
specialist, nurse practitioner, nurse educator, and nurse administrator. Nurses
implementing these roles demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills. For example,
nurses engaged in advanced clinical practice conduct in-depth assessments and
demonstrate expertise in judgment and decision-making for purposes of health
promotion/disease prevention, intervention, and follow-up in specified populations.
Implementation of a particular role may emphasize some role attributes more
than others and reflect the advanced practice nurses area of expertise.
Graduates of the M.S.N. program are expected to:
1. integrate theoretical and research based knowledge in an advanced nursing
practice specialty;
2. provide care and comfort to individuals, families and groups experiencing
complex health care needs;
3. provide care that reflects sensitivity to differences among culturally
and ethnically diverse populations;
4. assume a leadership role in establishing and monitoring standards of
practice to improve patient care in collaboration with other nursing experts;
5. use ethical principles to guide decision-making in nursing practice;
6. evaluate clinical practice in relation to professional practice standards
and relevant statutes and regulations;
7. apply the research process to improve clinical practice and contribute
to knowledge development;
8. engage in self-directed and purposeful activities in seeking necessary
knowledge and skills to enhance career goals;
9. examine economic, political, and social forces affecting nursing care
delivery in complex health care systems;
10. promote multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure quality, cost effective
11. contribute to the development of peers, colleagues, and others to
improve patient care and foster the growth of professional nursing;
12. act as change agents to create environments that promote effective
nursing practice and patient outcomes.
These core characteristics are in accordance with professional
standards of advanced practice nursing specialties.
Applicants are offered admission to the Master of Science in
Nursing Program on the basis of intellectual capacity, clinical and academic
performance, maturity, clarity of goals, and other qualities appropriate to
graduate study in nursing. Not all of these qualities are measured in absolute
terms, and the decision to make an offer of admission is based on a balanced
appraisal of the total application record. Applicants with limited relevant
clinical experience may be admitted and gain that experience while enrolled
in Core/preclinical courses.
Admission Requirements The applicant must:
Note: Relevant experience (determined by the track to which the applicant
is applying) is a prerequisite to enrolling in GNUR 550 and 551. Otherwise qualified
applicants who have not passed the NCLEX may be considered as special students
pending licensure.
Admission Procedures Applications for admission are
obtained from the Office of Admissions and Student Services, Masters Program,
School of Nursing. In addition to submitting the completed application, the
applicant must:
Application Deadlines The School utilizes a rolling
admissions process. The completed application and the $40 application fee must
be received by April 1 for the summer and fall admission or November 15 for
spring admission. Applications received after the deadlines will be considered
if space is available.
All correspondence concerning admission should be addressed
to the Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Services, Office of Admissions and
Student Services, School of Nursing, P.O. Box 800782, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0782.
Matriculation Once a student has been admitted into
the Master of Science in Nursing Program he or she has one calendar year in
which to matriculate. A student who fails to begin classes within one year must
re-apply for admission.
Special Student Status Under special circumstances,
students with baccalaureate degrees in nursing may complete a maximum of two
graduate nursing courses without formally seeking admission to the degree program.
Special student status is granted only when there are vacancies available in
the courses requested. An application for special student status, obtained from
the Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Services, must be submitted two weeks
prior to the registration period for the semester in which the student desires
to enroll. Admitted students receive enrollment priority. Completion of coursework
as a special student does not guarantee admission to the program.
Students wishing to take University of Virginia off-Grounds
courses at a University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies
may take a maximum of six credits; these are accepted towards the masters
degree if the courses meet program requirements. This is in lieu of taking two
on-grounds courses as a special student in the School of Nursing. Decisions
about the acceptability of a course are determined by the faculty advisor or
course professor, depending on whether the course is a required course or an
Degree Requirements
Grades The standing of a masters student in each
course is indicated by one of the following symbols: A+ (exceptionally distinguished),
A (very distinguished), A- (distinguished), B+ (very good), B (satisfactory),
B- (acceptable), C (unsatisfactory), F (failure). A minimum grade of B- is required
in all courses offered for any graduate degree. If a student receives a C grade
in any School of Nursing course, the course must be repeated. A grade of C in
any other course requires repeating the course and earning a satisfactory grade
or earning a minimum grade of B- in an alternate course. Students who receive
more than one C grade are automatically dropped from the program. Any F grade
results in the student being dropped from the program. Students in the School
of Graduate Nursing are not permitted to take courses on a CR/NC basis.
Incomplete Grades A grade of incomplete is a non-grade
designation given for a course. Incompletes in graduate nursing courses must
be removed by the end of the following semester of enrollment or within one
calendar year, whichever comes first. Graduate students with two or more outstanding
incomplete designations (in the same semester or cumulatively) may not enroll
in courses in subsequent terms. An incomplete designation which is not removed
by the above deadline or prior to graduation is converted to a F.
Transfer of Credit Students may receive a maximum of
four graduate-level courses (up to 12 credits) completed at other accredited
institutions for transfer credit. In order to be considered for transfer, the
courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of B.
Credit for transfer courses is determined following an evaluation
of each students course work and overall plan of study. Evaluation of
credits for transfer does not occur until after the student is admitted to the
program. Information on the procedure for transfer of credit is available from
the Office of the Associate Dean.
Application for Degrees Applications for degrees may
be obtained from the Office of the Admissions and Student Services. Students
must submit a formal application for conferral of the masters degree to
the Office of Admissions and Student Services no later than October 1 for fall,
February 1 for spring, and June 1 for summer. A student who has been listed
as a degree candidate and then fails to complete degree requirements must reapply.
A student who has been registered for a degree and then fails to meet the requirements
for the degree must pay a fee of $50 for the preparation of a new diploma.
Acceptance of Degrees Formal commencement exercises
are held only once a year, in May. All those who have completed the program
in August or December are invited to attend the exercises the following May.
Voluntary Withdrawal An official application to withdraw
must be approved by the dean of the School of Nursing or the deans designate.
Withdrawal applications may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Student
Services. The application must then be endorsed by the associate dean. Student
identification cards are collected at the time of withdrawal.
A student is not permitted to withdraw later than two weeks
before the beginning of the examination period in any semester except for providential
A student who withdraws from the University for reasons of
ill health must obtain permission from the Department of Student Health. Subsequent
medical clearance from the Department of Student Health is required for readmission.
Readmission After Voluntary Withdrawal Readmission to
the School of Nursing masters program is not automatic. After absence
of a semester or longer, a former student must apply for readmission to the
School of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Programs by December 1 for the
spring semester or by April 1 for the fall semester. Readmission following a
withdrawal or leave of absence is granted only if space is available.
Leaves of Absence The associate dean may grant leaves
of absence to students for either a semester or a session, upon written application
stating the reason for temporarily leaving the University.


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A woman found dead of an apparent heroin overdose in her Green Hill Parkway apartment Friday night may have been deceased for three to five days with two young children in the house, neighbors say they were told by police.
The property manager went to the house about 9:30 p.m. to collect the rent. But no one answered the door. So he went around back to try another door.
Two children inside the second-floor apartment reportedly told the manager that their mother was sleeping and wouldn't get up.
A neighbor and the manager prompted the woman's 5-year-old son to put a chair next to the door so the little boy could reach the lock and let the manager in.
The manager found the 34-year-old woman curled up on the floor of a makeshift closet. Drug paraphernalia were at her at her feet and on a nearby counter.
Her children were wearing their winter jackets.
The manager took the boy and his 3-year-old sister to the home of a neighbor, who fed them.
The manager contacted authorities shortly before 10 p.m. Investigators pronounced the woman dead almost immediately and stayed at the house for several hours.
The children were taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center — University Campus to be evaluated. The Department of Children and Families has taken custody of the children.
Police Sgt. Kerry Hazelhurst said the woman apparently died of a drug overdose. He did not identify her, pending notification of relatives.
The windows of the second-floor apartment at 104 Green Hill Parkway were wide open Saturday.
Scott J. Croteau of the Telegram & Gazette staff contributed to this report.


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My romance with Timex is over for now.
I've owned a series of Timex Indiglo water-resistant (WR) watches. I like the way the watch face lights up (the Indiglo feature), and I like a watch that survives an occasional shower or a little dishwater (the WR feature).
My first watch of the series was great. It withstood a lot of dousing, and it ran for several years. I probably could have revived it with a new battery, but (in my experience) water-resistant watches often leak after their case is opened, so I didn't bother.
I bought a second Timex Indiglo WR watch that was very similar to the first one. A few weeks after I got it, it developed a few tiny water droplets inside its crystal. The watch stayed wet inside for most of the next two years, but it kept good time.
A Timex that wouldn't tick
I was glad when the second Timex finally quit running last month. Finally, I had an excuse to buy a new watch. I purchased a third Timex Indiglo WR watch, expecting to be very pleased with it.
Instead, I'm disappointed. Water appeared under the watch crystal after two weeks of wear. Right after that, the watch quit running. I'm going to look up the receipt and send it back to Timex. (That's on my to-do list, right under completing the bathroom paint job, moving everything back in there, and restoring some order to the rest of the house.)
An M.Z.Berger Watch
Meanwhile, I needed a watch. I went to Wal-Mart yesterday and bought a cheap, water-resistant watch with easy-to-read numbers on the dial.
The box said "White Stag", but the watch face has no name on it. The name M.Z.Berger is incised on the back of the watch in tiny letters. When I looked up M.Z.Berger, I was surprised.
We're the owners of such classic American brands as Gruen®, Elgin®, Waltham®, and Sharp®, in addition to licensing some of the most recognizable brands and character licenses today, including Nickelodeon®, CareBears®, Bratz®, Hello Kitty®, NASCAR® , ©Disney. (Source: M.Z.Berger & Company: Watch Collection)
I hope it will be a trusty little soldier of a watch, though I'll miss the Indiglo.
The watchband has the word "China" on the first link. I'm not sure if that applies to the entire watch or just the band. (Probably the entire watch!)
The watch has a three-year warranty, but if it quits before then, I won't bother sending it in. M.Z.Berger wants $5.95 for shipping and handling, and the watch cost only $11.88.
It's the cheapest watch I've ever owned. It's an amazing bit of technology for such a small price.
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Update 9/20/08
Oops. At work last night, I tore up the M.Z. Berger's Chinese watchband beyond repair. When I got home, I took the band off the dead Timex and put it on the Berger. Otherwise, the little watch is doing just fine.


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United States, War of 1812 Index to Pension Application Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)
|This article describes a collection of historical records available at FamilySearch.org.
Access the records: United States, Index to War of 1812 Pension Application Files .
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Collection Time Period
This collection includes records for the years 1812 to 1905.
Record Description
This is an index to pension applications which corresponds to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publication M313. It is arranged alphabetically by veteran's name. The images are the face side of the file jackets. Most of the files are for veterans and widows who were on the pension rolls in the 1870s and 1880s. The last pensioned veteran died in 1905. Widows continued to receive pensions after that date.
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the British Empire, including Great Britain, Canada, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. The Treaty of Ghent, which became effective on February 18, 1815, ended the war. With the signing of the treaty the U.S. and Britain recognized the pre-war boundaries between the United States and Canada, and gave the United States fishing rights to the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Citation for This Collection
The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.
- Veterans Administration. United States, index to War of 1812 Pension application files. National Archives, Washington D.C.
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- Other Supporting Papers
The section of the Index of 1812 pension application cards that reads "Service" may often include the rank of the solider followed by the name of the unit that he was assigned to. That may be confusing because the units are named after commanding officers.
How to Use the Record
To search for your ancestors in the index you will need to know their full names. Check the index for the surname and then the given name. If you are having difficulty finding your ancestor, look for variations in the spelling of the name. If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names. Remember that these indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.
Compare the information in the record to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct person. You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination.
When you have located your ancestor's record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. This information will often lead you to other records.
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- Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the deceased; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual.
- Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been seeking the pension.
- When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
For more information see the wiki article: Steps for research in United States Military Records.
Why the Record Was Created
To document individuals who fought in the War of 1812.
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"United States, War of 1812 Index to Pension Application Files, 1812-1910" index and images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org: accessed 15 September 2011). Wills Jones, citing Military Records, FHL microfilm 840482; National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C., United States.
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With beginnings in northeastern India, Surya is a brand that exists because of a man with a dream. Surya Tiwari founded his company in 1976 when the Federated Group (now Macy's) visited abroad to find new products for its U.S. stores. By 1986, Surya began operating his business in the United States where he set himself and his brand apart. Surya's selection of products continued to grow as his list of customers did, resulting in a brand with a wide range of products.
Luxurious craftsmanship, innovative designs and impressive product variety make Surya an industry leader. Quality products and a plethora of styles to choose from make customers who purchase Surya's area rugs and home decor satisfied with their choices.


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Mother Charged With Murder Over Toddler's Overdose On Morphine
(KTVI) – A St. Louis County mother faces first degree murder charges after her toddler overdosed on morphine.
Prenise Payne, 22, is being held in the county jail on a $150,000 cash only bond.
Her 19-month-old son, Jace Echoles, was found unresponsive in his mother's bed on December 2nd.
An autopsy showed that Jace was given a fatal dose of morphine.
Payne was arrested and charged on Saturday.


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Rich Editor For Wiki Markup
Project Lead : Harshana Eranga Martin (IRC:hemartin)
Mentor: David Green
This project is part of Google Summer of Code 2010 program.
Mylyn WikiText project provides extensible framework and tools for parsing, editing and presenting lightweight markup. As an important component of the WikiText project, Wiki Text Editor provides the ability to create and edit wiki files written in several wiki markup languages such as MediaWiki, Textile, Confluence, TracWiki and TWiki. But the problem with the existing wiki text editor is, users need to have knowledge about these wiki mark-ups or they have to use the cheat sheets when they are using the editor. This makes the existing wiki text editor less user friendly and less usable. This project aims to provide a Rich Wiki Text editor such as WYSIWYG editor which can parse multiple wiki markup languages and HTML so that the wiki text editor users do not need to have a prior knowledge about the wiki language mark-ups.
- A WYSIWYG style editor with a DOM based backing model which is capable of parsing, editing and presenting wiki markup languages and HTML. This editor will be able to use in other SWT projects as well since it does not have dependencies with Eclipse Mylyn project.
- A proper documentations guide for users on how to use the tool set and documentation guide for developers on set of APIs, extension points.
Time line for project Milestones is given below
Getting the Source
Open Issues
Enhancement request 308040 is the root enhancement request. Please check this enhancement request for progress.
New Features
If you have any suggestions please open an enhancement request in [Eclipse bugzilla]


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I read this book like a novel and what a great read! Once my own copy that I ordered gets here, I will mark it up with notes and dates of dishes cooked. For my first foray into this cookbook I made the very, super de douper easy Ham and Bean Soup. That is the other thing I am loving about this book. I do love a good challenge and to try new and exciting recipes, but that is not this book. This book is all about simple, yummy, inexpensive home cooked deliciousness.
I'm excited to try out pretty much the entire book of recipes. There are two in particular that have me salivating just reading the directions. Raised Waffles and Dewy Buns. Yes, I admit I'm a carbaholic! Here is a quote that I love from the book because the first paragraph reminds me of my childhood dinners. My mom always not only managed to make incredibly delicious home cooked meals, but also gathered all 8 of us around the dinner table every night:
"Together, we cleared away books and newspapers from the table and set it nightly for dinner. Properly. A tablecloth. Napkins. Forks on the left, knives and spoons on the right, because it matters. Because when families come together with their hungers at the end of the day, more than bodies are fed. This is the place where we can sit and talk and be nourished and known.
But the frenzy of our days has devoured the family dinner hour. Even though people seem to recognize intuitively the powerful symbol of dining together - we celebrate with banquets, carry food to bereaved families, preserve our holiday meals - comtemporary schedules no longer honor the day-after-day coming together that bonds souls. Families straggle home at unpredictable hours to poke around the refrigerator and eat cafeteria-style, that efficient refueling process that has nothing much to do with anyone else at the table."
~Virginia Tranel


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The growing financial importance of research also could pressure Harvard to tap a scientist, something it hasn't done since 1933.I don't get it. Being a giant science lab is a BAD thing ?
But Harvard also could go the other way -- picking a nonscientist who could rise above turf battles and reassure the rest of the school that America's oldest and richest university isn't becoming a giant science lab.
Ruminations on computational geometry, algorithms, theoretical computer science and life
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
And this is a problem how ?
On Harvard's search for a new president:
Posted by Suresh Venkatasubramanian at 1/23/2007 11:35:00 PM
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