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March 2014 DII Baseball Latest News
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- March
- No. 1 Tampa wins 23rd in a row, defeating Florida Southern 4-1
- No. 10 Shippensburg runs winning streak to 12 with doubleheader sweep
- No. 3 West Florida scores seven runs early, defeats No. 19 Columbus State
- Tampa survives Flagler 5-4 on Zach Gawrych's three-run homer in eighth
- Tarleton State salvages series with win against No. 4 West Texas A&M
- Connor Lewis sets program home run mark as No. 2 Lander beats Montevallo
- Chance Scamardo, No. 17 Arkansas Tech take care of No. 9 Southern Ark.
- No. 15 St. Edward's steals home twice in 8-5 win to complete sweep of Newman
- No. 1 Tampa rallies in the ninth to beat Barry 3-2, stay perfect in conference
- Sonoma State's George Asmus keeps up torrid start, lowers ERA to 0.23
- Dan Altavilla tosses no-hitter in Mercyhurst's 3-0 win vs. Clarion
- Top-ranked Tampa stops Franklin Pierce's ninth-inning rally, wins 8-7
- No. 2 Lander extends win streak with 8-6 win against No. 23 Erskine
- Kaleb Moore tosses no-hitter as Ky. Wesleyan sweeps Kentucky State
- No. 6 Chico State blanks Cal State L.A. for second consecutive game
- Saint Leo pounds out 16 hits to upset ninth-ranked Franklin Pierce
- Two complete game shutouts give West Texas A&M upset of No. 10 Angelo St.
- No. 1 Tampa needs extra innings to sweep Rollins College
- Back-to-back homeruns power top-ranked Tampa past Bridgeport 6-4
- Palm Beach Atlantic rallies late to down sixth-ranked Florida Tech 7-6
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Madison judge has ruled people can hunt wolves with dogs but blocked them from training dogs to go after the animals.
A group of humane societies filed a lawsuit earlier this year alleging the Department of Natural Resources failed to place any real restrictions on how wolf hunters can use dogs. Judge Peter Anderson temporarily banned the use of dogs while he weighed the case.
Anderson ruled Friday the DNR had an obligation to tweak a pre-existing rule that allows people to train dogs on wild animals to address problems that would arise between dogs and wolves. He found the rule is invalid and can't be used to support training on wolves.
But he said the DNR had no duty to impose restrictions on actually hunting wolves with dogs.
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text: Matt Mon-duh-nyle. Matt Mon-duh-nill. No. It's Matt Mon-dan-ill-ie. When I first met Matt, I had some confusion on pronouncing his name (ugh), but, thankfully, I don't think that he minded much. He snuck me into a secret party he was DJ-ing at during FFFFest last year, and he got us both a beer while we hung out for a bit. We talked about KVRX, recording, and his new album that was set to come out the following year. He told me that he was getting a band together, and to expect something different than his previous Ducktails releases. Indeed, The Flower Lane sounds much more produced and structured than his last album, and marks a dramatic turning point in this project. Collaborations are abundant here, with Oneohtrix Point Never, Madeline Follin of Cults and Jessa Farkas on vocals, and even Martin Courtney on piano. Mondanile gets help from a lot of friends to take the big step into the studio, and makes great use of the production value this decision can offer while also managing to steer clear from the horrifying cliché of sounding over-produced. My only suggestion would be that the songs could have been taken a little further in terms of structure, since some of them are a little too repetitive. Yet the emotions I feel while listening make up for it. Inspired by the album art, I have invented some characters to help describe them: The friendly neighbor with lots of weed of "Ivy Covered House," the brooding stalker that ends up being a cool friend of "Sedan Magic," the timid dude that always passes by a girl he likes but never talks to her of "Timothy Shy," and David Liebe Hart's grownup insect-alien son of "Planet Phrom." Fans of Ducktails's old releases may enjoy the familiar sound of the opening and closing tracks the most, but if you're still on the fence about Mondanile's new direction after hearing the first two singles, I really recommend giving this album a chance.


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How to reach us by Car
- From the G.R.A. take exit nr. 14 (A24) direction city centre and drive to the last exit on the Tangenziale Est (the last one) following the direction"Tiburtina Station".
- Pass the first gate and drive along the Tiburtina Road; after the door of the ancient walls turn to the right and follow the indications to "Termini Station" passing under the gallery on your right side and driving up the Giolitti street.
- Turning at via Cattaneo you will meet us on the first block to the right.
- Hotel Morgana has an agreement with a covered and secure parking, within a short distance from the hotel.
How to reach us by Plane
When you arrive at the airport you have three different ways to reach our hotel:
- Leonardo Express train (only from Fiumicino Airport): it takes about 35 minutes to reach Termini Station. The ticket costs approximately 14 EUR per person, one way). there by train)
- Regular taxi (from both Fiumicino and Ciampino airports): you will arrive directly at the hotel (35 km approx. from Ciampino Airport and 45 km approx. from Fiumicino Airport). The approximate cost is 50/60 €.
- Private car and driver (from both Fiumicino and Ciampino airports): please contact our Concierge desk to book this service. We can organize pick up and transfer services at very convenient prices.
How to reach us by Train
- Any Intercity and Eurostar trains from major Italian cities (Milan, Naples, Venice and Florence) arrive and depart from Termini Station, the Central Station of Rome. From the train station, reach the exit "Via Giolitti" on the left hand side with train platforms at your shoulders.
- Take Via dei Gioberti, right in front of you, and turn left on Via Filippo Turati (first street on the left).
- The Hotel Morgana is on the left side of Via Filippo Turati, at number 33.


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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose)
Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, usually less than 70 mg/dl. However, it is important to talk to your health care provider about your individual blood glucose targets, and what level is too low for you.
Hypoglycemia may also be referred to as an insulin reaction, or insulin shock.
Hypoglycemic symptoms are important clues that you have low blood glucose. Each person's reaction to hypoglycemia is different, so it's important that you learn your own signs and symptoms when your blood glucose is low.
The only sure way to know whether you are experiencing hypoglycemia is to check your blood glucose, if possible. If you are experiencing symptoms and you are unable to check your blood glucose for any reason, treat the hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia has the potential to cause accidents, injuries, coma, and death.
Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia (happen quickly)
- Shakiness
- Nervousness or anxiety
- Sweating, chills and clamminess
- Irritability or impatience
- Confusion, including delirium
- Rapid/fast heartbeat
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Hunger and nausea
- Sleepiness
- Blurred/impaired vision
- Tingling or numbness in the lips or tongue
- Headaches
- Weakness or fatigue
- Anger, stubbornness, or sadness
- Lack of coordination
- Nightmares or crying out during sleep
- Seizures
- Unconsciousness
- Consume 15-20 grams of glucose or simple carbohydrates
- Recheck your blood glucose after 15 minutes
- If hypoglycemia continues, repeat.
- Once blood glucose returns to normal, eat a small snack if your next planned meal or snack is more than an hour or two away.
15 grams of simple carbohydrates commonly used:
- glucose tablets (follow package instructions)
- gel tube (follow package instructions)
- 2 tablespoons of raisins
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of juice or regular soda (not diet)
- 1 tablespoon sugar, honey, or corn syrup
- 8 ounces of nonfat or 1% milk
- hard candies, jellybeans, or gumdrops (see package to determine how many to consume)
If left untreated, hypoglycemia may lead to a seizure or unconsciousness (passing out, a coma). In this case, someone else must take over.
Glucagon is a hormone that stimulates your liver to release stored glucose into your bloodstream when your blood glucose levels are too low. Injectable glucagon kits are used as a medication to treat someone with diabetes that has become unconscious from a severe insulin reaction. Glucagon kits are available by prescription. Speak with your health care provider about whether you should buy one, and how and when to use it.
The people you are in frequent contact with (for example, family members, significant others, and coworkers) should also be instructed on how to administer glucagon to treat severe hypoglycemic events. Have them call 911 if they feel they can't handle the situation (for example, if the hypoglycemic person passes out, does not regain consciousness, or has a seizure, if the care taker does not know how to inject glucagon, or if glucagon is not available).
If glucagon is needed:
- Inject glucagon into the individual's buttock, arm or thigh, following the manufacturer's instructions.
- When the individual regains consciousness (usually in 5-15 minutes), they may experience nausea and vomiting.
- If you have needed glucagon, let your health care provider know, so they can discuss ways to prevent severe hypoglycemia in the future.
Do not:
- Inject insulin (will lower blood glucose even more)
- Provide food or fluids (individual can choke)
- Put hands in mouth (individual can choke)
Hypoglycemia Unawareness
Very often, hypoglycemia symptoms occur when blood glucose levels fall below 70 mg/dl. But, many people have blood glucose readings below this level and feel no symptoms. This is called hypoglycemia unawareness. People with hypoglycemia unawareness are also less likely to be awakened from sleep when hypoglycemia occurs at night.
Hypoglycemia unawareness occurs more frequently in those who:
- frequently have low blood glucose episodes (which can cause you to stop sensing the early warning signs of hypoglycemia)
- have had diabetes for a long time
- tightly control their diabetes (which increases your chances of having low blood glucose reactions)
If you think you have hypoglycemia unawareness, speak with your health care provider. Your health care provider may adjust/raise your blood glucose targets to avoid further hypoglycemia and risk of future episodes.
Other Causes of Symptoms
Other people may start to have symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood glucose levels are higher than 70 mg/dl. This can happen when your blood glucose levels are very high and start to go down quickly. If this is happening, discuss treatment with your health care provider.
Medical IDs
Many people with diabetes, particularly those who use insulin, should have a medical ID with them at all times.
In the event of a severe hypoglycemic episode, a car accident, or other emergency, the medical ID can provide critical information about the person's health status, such as the fact that they have diabetes, whether or not they use insulin, whether they have any allergies, etc. Emergency medical personnel are trained to look for a medical ID when they are caring for someone who can't speak for themselves.
Medical IDs are usually worn as a bracelet or a necklace. Traditional IDs are etched with basic, key health information about the person, and some IDs now include compact USB drives that can carry a person's full medical record for use in an emergency.
How Can I Prevent Low Blood Glucose?
Your best bet is to practice good diabetes management and learn to detect hypoglycemia so you can treat it early—before it gets worse.
If you're new to type 2 diabetes, join our free Living With Type 2 Diabetes program to get help and support during your first year.
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Store anything and everything for your next practice or swim meet in the spacious and durable Speedo Teamster Backpack (35L), designed to hold all your swimming essentials to and from the pool.
PERSONALIZE YOUR BACKPACK BY ADDING AN EMBROIDERED NAME. For an additional charge we will embroider a name on the top flap of the backpack. Select "Yes" in the Add Name option below and then type in the name in the "Embroidered Name" box below. We will get the name embroidered and ship your bag out. Please allow for 3-5 extra days for delivery of your bag.


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InDesign offers powerful features to automate creation of content, where you can bring in data from external files and place them on your layout. For example, your client likes the new business card design and just ordered new business cards for every employee. And as is normal practice, has sent you an XLS with the employee details and an inflexible deadline.
You'll need to jump right in!
We'll use the layout as a template and place data from a CSV file into this layout. So save your XLS file as a CSV file.
Connect layout to data
- Open the layout in InDesign. The basic layout shows the elements as you've designed them.
- Choose Windows > Utilities > Datamerge.
- From the panel menu choose Select Data Source and browse to the CSV file and click OK.
Note that the first row in the CSV file is used as the column header, and they are displayed in the panel.
- Now drag and drop the elements from the Data Merge panel to the layout. Or select the text that you want to replace and then double-click on the element in the data merge panel. The result should look something like this.
- Save the file.
Preview the layout with actual data
You are now ready to preview the content.
- In the Datamerge panel, check Preview.
- Use the arrow buttons at the bottom to preview the data.
- Make any adjustment that might be required.
- Save the file.
Create merged document
After you have previewed all the records you can create the merged document.
- To create the merged document and generate the PDF choose Export to PDF from panel menu.
- TIP: Choose Create Merged document , to create InDesign document.
- Select the options as they suit you. I'll choose single record per page. After specifying the options click OK.
- Specify the PDF settings and click OK.
- A PDF is generated that contains the generated records.
Send the PDF for printing
Your printer (or you) should be able to use the generated PDF for printing.
Bonus tip
If required, you can use Acrobat and create a composite PDF that contains multiple business cards on each page. We'll use Acrobat's tile printing feature to create a combined PDF.
- Open the generated PDF in Acrobat.
- Choose File > Print and select the Adobe PDF printer.
- Under Page handling specify the following:
- If you're happy with the Preview Composite results, click OK. The PDF is generated.
In this small tutorial you learnt how to:
- Use InDesign CS Data merge feature to automate data placement in the layout
- Create a merge document or PDF
- Use Acrobat tile printing feature to create a composite PDF.


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Maybe it's time to rein in regulators AN INTRIGUING title of an editorial in a recent Wall Street Journal - "Rein in the Regulators" - says a lot more than the simple title indicates. Though the issue of who will be our next president will most likely have been settled by the time this is published, a lot of the driving force of the efforts to recount Florida votes and ad absurdum related, in our opinion. to "regulation."
Who has been the driving force to gain democratic votes in the Florida presidential elections? Who "parachuted in," as described by the media, to jump into the middle of the demands for vote recount? Which interest group stands to lose the most with a Bush victory? Who can dispatch "500" lawyers to assist in overseeing the recount? Who can draw up a checklist of instructions and train vote counters on how to disqualify overseas/military absentee ballots?
With Republicans retaining control over both houses of Congress, much hinges on which party controls the presidency. If a Democrat, a veto of strong tort reform legislation is virtually a sure thing. With a Republican, there is a good chance of passing and sustaining much-needed tort and regulatory reform.
Such a thought is anathema to plaintiff's attorneys. Limiting liability, punitive damages, and the ability to turn about any suit into a "class action" hits the pocketbooks of these lawyers. In the minds of many, these are unprincipled people to whom the end justifies the means. Victory is all that counts.
With this perspective in mind it is easy to see why this particular group puts forth such an extraordinary effort to assure through controlling the Florida election a Democrat in the White House.
Barring successful congressional intervention, the courts are the only recourse to achieve some reasonable balance. Industry and grower groups together or separately have been forced to sue to obtain some sense of justice. Even obtaining information about what data EPA used to make a certain decision is hard to come by.
Recently a suit by the National Association of Manufacturers under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was required to obtain a list of 88 proposed actions by EPA before years end. Even after a court order, EPA only provided a list of 67 contemplated official actions. commenting that the remainder were just "guidance" and not covered by the order.
As for "guidance," EPA for several years has increasingly attempted to skip the Administrative Procedures Act requirements of "notice and comment" for rulemakings and instead has attempted to use "policy" and "guidance" memoranda to achieve the effect of "regulations." Many of the American Crop Protection Association and American Farm Bureau Federation suits over FQPA provisions and suits by others over EPA's overstepping its authority under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act revolves around the attempts to shortcut the law.
Many believe the current administration is involved in an all-out effort to put as much of its regulatory agenda into place before Jan. 20 as it possibly can.
Will Congress have the will to stop much of this grab for additional power? Signs aren't too good right now. Let's hope the courts are more understanding.


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DeRozan leads Raptors past Pacers, 74-72
INDIANAPOLIS -- DeMar DeRozan scored 15 points and Jose Calderon had 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Toronto Raptors over the Indiana Pacers 74-72 on Tuesday night.
DeRozan and Calderon each had 10 points in the first half for the Raptors, who had a franchise-low five points in the fourth quarter. Toronto led 69-58 heading into the fourth and hit only one field goal the rest of the way, also a franchise low record.
George Hill scored 18 points and Paul George had 12 points and nine rebounds to lead the Pacers, who have lost four of the last five.
Indiana went on a 9-0 run in the fourth and pulled to 74-72 with 1:02 left in the game. Neither team scored again.
The Pacers missed five shots in the remaining 22 seconds with a chance to tie or take a lead.
The Raptors went on a 15-4 run at the end of the first quarter to take a 29-21 lead.
The Pacers missed four shots and turned the ball over on an offensive foul by Roy Hibbert while DeRozan and Andrea Bargnani each hit two buckets to contribute eight points in the run.
That came after the Pacers jumped to a 9-2 lead at the start of the first quarter in what looked like a promising start. Lance Stephenson scored five points in the early spurt on a 3-pointer and a layup. David West scored and George hit two free throws.
The Pacers eventually a 13-4 lead before the Raptors went on a 10-0 run to regain the advantage.
Calderon hit a jumper, a technical free throw and a 3-pointer, and DeRozan scored back-to-back shots in the run that gave the Raptors their first lead of the game
And the Raptors never let up. While the Pacers were taking shots that hit the edge of the rim or that didn't hit the rim at all, the Raptors maintained the lead.
It was by far not a half the Pacers were looking for, but a half the Raptors could use to bounce back from a 140-133 3OT loss the night before.
The Raptors led 46-36 at halftime and things didn't get any better for the Pacers in the second half.
Indiana missed four shots on the first three possessions of the second half and Dominic McGuire and Jonas Valanciunas scored to extend the Raptors' lead to 50-36 before George hit a 3-pointer to make it 51-39.
Then West hit two free throws and Hill hit a shot to cut the Toronto lead to 51-43.
But it didn't take long for the Raptors to take back the momentum.
Calderon and Bargnani hit back-to-back 3-pointers to make it 57-43.
DeRozan hit two free throws before the Pacers scored five consecutive points to pull to 59-50 with 4:20 left to go in the third quarter.
Hill scored a technical free throw and Stephenson and Hibbert each scored next to the basket.
But, again, the Raptors regained the momentum.
Amir Johnson was fouled with 4:20 left, made the first free throw and missed the second. Calderon grabbed the rebound and drove to the basket and was fouled and went to the free throw line to extend the lead to 64-52.
The Pacers committed turnovers on the next two trips down the floor and then Linas Kleiza scored on two free throws to make it 64-52 with 2:30 left in the third quarter.
NOTES: Pacers F Danny Granger remained out with left patellar tendinitis. . Toronto G Kyle Lowry (sprained right ankle) and F Landry Fields (right hand/wrist injury) didn't travel with the Raptors and, instead, the two traveled to New York to see a specialist for another opinion on their injuries. . Raptors G Alan Anderson was out with a sprained left foot.


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Hello Readers
In this article we examine the Agilent Technologies Infiniivision MSO-X 3024A Mixed Signal Oscilloscope. Please note that the review unit has the latest version 2.0 firmware (existing owners can upgrade with the free download).
Initial Impressions
Unlike smaller instruments the packaging is plain and non-descript, however the MSO is protected very well for global shipping and arrived in perfect condition. Inclusions will vary depending on the particular model, however all come with a calibration certificate, user guide on CD and a power lead.
Four passive 300MHz probes are included with the MSO-X3024A:
Due to the constant upgrading of the firmware the lack of a printed user manual is no surprise. You can download the manual as well as the service, programming and educational lab guides from the documents section of the product web page – which make good reading to get a feel for the unit.
Now for a tour around the unit. Coming from a smaller DSO or an analogue model, the first thing that strikes you is the display. 8.5" diagonal with 800×480 resolution:
Unlike cheaper brands the larger screen is not extrapolating data from a smaller image – each pixel is separately used. The front panel is clean and uncluttered. Each button and knob feels solid and responsive, and if pressed and held down, a small help window appears with information about the item pressed. Note that each analogue channel has independent controls for vertical position and V/div sensitivity (the minimum sensitivity is 1mV/division). This saves a lot of time and possible confusion when working on time-sensitive applications.
Around the back we find the cooling van ventilation on the left, the IEC AC power socket on the bottom-right, manufacturing data and so on. The fan is just audible, however the noise from a desktop computer drowns it out. On the far right near the top are separate USB connections for device and host mode, and the external trigger input and output sockets. Apart from the trigger out signal the socket can also be set to give a 5V pulse on a mask test failure or the optional WaveGen sync pulse.
Below this is a space for a Kensington lock cable, and the optional modules – the VGA/LAN adaptor or the GPIB bus module. On the right is my old faithful GW 20 MHz analogue CRO. Finally, there is a compartment on the top of the unit that can hold two probes comfortably, and four at a pinch:
As the unit is can be considered a small computer, it takes time to boot up – just over thirty seconds. (The operating system is Windows CE version 6.0). The user-interface is quite simple considering the capability of the unit. The six soft-keys below the display are used well, and also can call a separate list of options under each button.
When such a list is presented, you can also use the "Push to select" knob on the right hand side of the display to select an option and lock in by pressing the knob in. Below the soft keys from left to right are: BNC output for the optional function generator, digital inputs for logic analyser, USB socket for saving data to a USB drive, probe points for calibration and demonstration use, and four probe sockets. Connections exist that can interface with optional Agilent active probes.
This instrument falls within the range of Agilent's new Infiniivision 3000-series oscilloscopes. The range begins with the DSO-X3012A with 100MHz bandwidth and two channels, through to the DSO-X3054A with 500 MHz bandwidth and four channels. Furthermore the range is extended with the MSO-X models that include a sixteen channel logic analyser.
Some of you will know there is also the Infiniivision 2000-series, and wonder why one would acquire a 3000-series. There are three excellent reasons for doing so:
- Waveform update rate is 50000 per second on a 2000, one million per second on a 3000;
- Memory depth on a 2000 is 100 kilopoints; 3000s have 2Mpts standard or 4Mpts optional;
- Eight vs. sixteen digital channels when specified as an MSO-X model.
For a full breakdown of specifications please download the Agilent data sheet located here.
Getting Started and general use
The process from cutting open the packaging to measuring a signal is quite simple – just plug it in, connect probes and go – however some probe compensation is required, which is explained quite well in the manual. There are strong tilting bales under the front side which can be used to face the unit upwards. At this point the unit is ready to go – you can start measuring by using the Auto Scale function and let the MSO-X3024A determine the appropriate display settings.
However there is no fun in that – the vertical scale can be manually adjusted between 1 mV and 50V per division, the horizontal between 2 nanoseconds and 50 seconds per division. These values can be selected rapidly or (by pressing the knob in) in a fine method for more precise values. If working with more than one channel, each can be labelled using a pre-set description or select a label from a list. One can also alter the display between X-Y, horizontal and roll modes.
Each channel has separate controls for coupling – DC/AC but no GND, as the earth point is shown on the LCD. Impedance can be 1M or 50 ohm. One can also limit bandwidth to 20MHz to remove high-frequency interference.
Capturing data is very easy, you can save images as .png or .bmp files in grey scale or colour , data in .csv form and so on. You can also assign popular functions to a "Quick Action" button – one press and it is done. For example I use this as a "save bitmap" button to send the screen image to the USB drive. If the optional LAN/VGA module is installed screens can be captured by the host computer via the network. Finally there is a very basic file explorer available to find files on the USB drive as well.
Waveforms can also be stored and used later on as references for other measurements. When reviewed they appear as an orange trace – for example R1:
The horizontal zoom mode activated using keys to the right of the horizontal control is very useful. Agilent call this "Mega Zoom" and it certainly works. Consider the following screen shot – the 32.768kHz square-wave from a Maxim DS1307 real-time clock is being analysed:
The time base is 10uS per division – and using the zoom we can get down to two nanoseconds per division and investigate the ringing on fall of the square-wave. This is great for investigating complex signals over short periods. Awesome.
Capturing infrequent events is made simple by the combination of the one million waveforms per second sampling rate, and the use of infinite display persistence. In the following example a clock with very infrequent glitch is being sampled. By setting persistence to infinite, as soon as the infrequent glitch occurs it can be displayed and held on the screen. For example:
There is a plethora of triggering options available. Standard modes include: edge, edge then edge, pulse-width (customisable), pattern trigger (for logic analyser – you can create your own patter of high, low, or doesn't matter with comparison operators for duration), hex bus trigger, OR trigger, customisable rise/fall time trigger, nth edge burst trigger which allows you to nth edge of a burst after an idle time, runt trigger on positive or negative pulse, setup and hold trigger, on video signals (PAL, PAL-M, NTSC, SECAM), and USB packets. Phew. Furthermore, if you have any of the optional decoding and analysis licenses, they include triggering on the matching signal type (see later).
Math modes
Performing math waveforms on analogue channels is done via a seperate Math button, and the operations available are addition, subtraction, multiplication, differentiation, integration, square root and FFT.
Waveform statistics
When the time comes to further analyse your measurement data, there area variety of measurements that can be taken, and they can be displayed individually, such as in the following:
or all in a summary screen:
Or you can manually use the cursors to determine information about any part of a wave form, for example:
Logic Analyser
Everything required is included with the MSO-X3024A for the sixteen channel logic analyser, including a very long dual-head probe cable:
as well as sixteen grabbers and some extension runs:
Setup and use was surprisingly simple, just connect the probe cable head to ground, insert grabbers onto the ends of each channel wire, and connect to the signal pins to analyse. You can have all sixteen channels and the four analogue channels active at once, however when doing so the screen is quite busy. You can adjust the height for each digital channel. Here we are measuring two analogue and eight digital channels:
As always there are many forms of customisation. Automatic scaling is available the same as analogue measurement. You can set the threshold levels for high and low, and presets exist for TTL, CMOS, ECL and your own custom levels. The cable is very well-built (made in the USA) and the socket on the MSO is a standard, very solid IDC connector. Thanks to the use of the IDC connector you could also make your own probes or extension cable for the analyser. Digital channels can also be combined and displayed as a data bus, with the data values shown in hexadecimal or binary – for example:
Both the 2000- and 3000-series Infiniivision units have a variety of options and upgrades available either at the time of purchase or later on. Agilent have been clever and installed all the software-based options in the unit – when required they are "unlocked" by entering a licence key given after purchase. Trial 14-day licenses are generally available if you want to test an option before purchase. You can also upgrade the bandwidth after purchase – for example if you started with a 100MHz a licence key purchase will upgrade you to 200MHz , or 350 to 500MHz. However if you wish to upgrade a 200MHz to 350/500, this needs to be performed at at Agilent service facility. Surprisingly the logic analyser upgrade that converts a DSO-X to an MSO-X is user-installable. For more information on the upgrade options and procedures please visit here.
Memory Upgrade (DSOX3MEMUP)
A simple yet useful option – it doubles the total memory depth to 4 Mpts interleaved.
LAN/VGA Module (DSOXLAN)
This options really opens up the MSO to the world (and is a lot of fun..) – it is inserted into the port at the rear of the unit:
VGA output is very simple – no setup required. Just plug in your monitor or projector and you're ready to go -for example, with a 22″ LCD monitor:
The educational benefits of the LAN/VGA module are immediately apparent – instead of having twenty classmates huddle around one MSO while the instructor demonstrates the unit, the display can be show on the classroom projector or a large monitor. The MSO display is still fully active while VGA output is used.
LAN connection via Ethernet was also very simple. The MSO can automatically connect to the network if you have a router with DHCP server. Otherwise you can use the Utility>I/O>LAN Settings function to enter various TCP/IP settings and view the MSO's MAC address.
Once connected you can have complete control of the MSO over your network. Apart from saving screen shots:
There is a "simple" remote control interface that contains all the controls in a standard menu-driven environment:
Or you can have a realistic reproduction of the entire MSO on your screen:
The full remote panel is completely identical – it's "just like being there". The ability to monitor your MSO from other areas could be very useful. For example using the mask testing in a QC area and watching the results in an office; or an educator monitoring students' use of the MSO.
Furthermore you can view various data about the MSO, such as calibration date and temperature drift since calibration, installed options, serial number, etc. remotely via the web interface.
GPIB Module (DSOXGPIB)
This allows you to connect your MSO to an IEEE-488 communications bus for connection to less contemporary equipment.
Segmented Memory Option (DSOX3SGM)
This options allows you to capture infrequent multiple events over time. For example, you want to locate some 15 mS pulses that occur a few times over the space of an hour. All you need to do is set the triggering to pulse-width, specify the minimum/maximum pulse width to trigger from, then hit Acquire>Segmented, the number of segments to use and you're off. When the pulses have been captured, you can return and analyse each one as normal. The unit records the start time and elapsed time for each segment, and you can still use zoom, etc., to examine the pulse. For example:
Embedded Serial Triggering and Analysis (DSOX3EMBD)
Debugging I2C and SPI buses are no longer a chore with this option. For example with I2C just probe you SDA and SCK lines, adjust the thresholds in the menu option and you're set. Apart from displaying the bytes of data below the actual waveform, there is a "Lister" which allows you to scroll back and forth along the captured data along with correlating times. In the following example a Maxim DS1307 RTC IC has been polled:
The Lister details all – in the example we sent a zero to address 0x68, which caused the DS1307 to return the seven bytes of time and date data. This is an extremely useful option and is very useful when working with a range of sensors and other parts that use the I2C bus. The SPI bus analysis operates in exactly the same manner. Adding this option also allows triggering on I2C data as well.
FlexRay Triggering and Analysis (DSOX3FLEX)
The optional FlexRay measurement applications offer integrated FlexRay serial bus triggering, hardware-based decoding and analysis. The FlexRay measurement tools help you more efficiently debug and characterize your FlexRay physical layer network by having the ability to trigger on and time-correlate FlexRay communication with your physical layer signals. So if you are working on the ECU of your Rolls-Royce or new BMW 7-series, you can use an MSO that matches the quality of the vehicle under examination. Here is an example of the FlexRay being monitored in the lister:
RS232/UART Serial Decode and Trigger (COMP/MSOX3000-232)
This option allows RS232, 422, 485 and UART decoding and triggering, as well as the use of the Lister to analyse the data. For example:
Advanced Math (DSOX3ADVMATH)
This option adds more math functions to enhance your waveform analysis, including: divide, base-10 logarithm, natural logarithm and exponential.
CAN/LIN Triggering and Serial Decode (DSOX3AUTO)
Again, allows decoding of automotive CAN and LIN bus signals, and the use of the Lister. For example:
Military Standard 1553 and ARINC429 Standards Serial Triggering and Decoding (DSOX3AERO)
The option exists for decoding and triggering of the above bus types. According to Agilent the Mil-STD 1553 serial bus is primarily used to interconnect avionics equipment in military aircraft and spacecraft(!). This bus is based on tri-level signaling (high, low, & idle) and requires dual-threshold triggering, which the 3000X supports. This bus is also implemented as a redundant multi-lane bus (dual-bus analysis), which is also supported by the 3000X.
The ARINC 429 serial bus is used to interconnect avionics equipment in civilian aircraft (Boeing & Airbus). This bus is also based on tri-level signaling (high, low, & null) and requires dual-threshold triggering, which the 3000X supports. Since ARINC 429 is a point-to-point bus, multi-lane analysis is also required to capture both send and receive data. So if you need this capability – Agilent has you covered.
Video Triggering and Analysis Application (DSOX3VID)
The DSOX3VIDEO option provides triggering on an array of HDTV standards, including:
- 480p/60, 567p/50, 720p/50, 720p/60
- 1080i/50, 1080i/60
- 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/30, 1080p/50, 1080p/60
- Generic (custom bi-level and tri-level sync video standards)
The 3000X Series oscilloscope already comes standard with NTSC, PAL, PAL-M, and SECAM support. Example of video analysis:
Audio Serial Triggering and Analysis (DSOX3AUDIO)
And not surprisingly this is an option to allow decoding of and triggering from I2S digital audio data. For example:
Mask Limit Testing (DSOX3MASK)
This is another interesting and useful option, idea for quality testing, benchmarking and so on. First you create a mask by measuring the ideal waveform, and then feed in the signal to be compared with the ideal mask. Mask limit testing can operate at up to 280000 comparisons per second. You can view pass/fail statistics, minimum sigma and so on, for example – a perfect test:
… then a change of frequency for a few cycles:
Furthermore you can specify the number of tests, change source channel, specify action upon errors, etc. Finally you can create and save to USB your own mask file for use later on – which can also be modified on a PC using any text editor software. Or for other monitoring options the external trigger socket on the read of the MSO can be configured to give a 5V pulse on a mask test failure.
If you have the LAN/VGA module you could place the MSO on in a lab or factory situation and monitor the testing over the network using a PC – very handy for QC managers or those who need to move about the workplace and still monitor testing in real time.
20MHz Function Generator/Arbitrary Waveform Generator (DSOX3WAVEGEN)
The "WaveGen" function is a versatile option that offers a highly controllable 20 MHz function generator and arbitrary waveform generator. It offers eleven different types of waveform: sine, square, ramp, pulse, DC, noise, sine cardinal, exponential rise and fall, cardiac and gaussian pulse.
The frequency can be adjusted between 100mHz to 20 MHz in 100 mHz steps; period from 50ns to 10s; full offset, amplitude and symmetry control; as well as logic level preset outputs (such as TTL, CMOS 5V, 3.3V etc.) Finally the WaveGen can be operated independently to normal measurement tasks, which is useful for ideal vs. actual comparisons and so on. Output is from the BNC socket at the bottom-left of the front pane and sync is also availble from the rear BNC socket. The arbitrary waveform generator is very simple to use – and copied waveforms can be edited or have noise added to them to replicate real-world waveforms.
Power Measurement (DSOX3PWR)
This is a power measurement and analysis option that is integrated into the unit and provides a quick and easy way of analysing the reliability and efficiency of switching power supplies. It also includes a user license for U1881A-003 PC-based power measurement and analysis software that provides even more powerful insight into power supply measurement. With this option you can:
- Measure switching loss and conduction loss at the switching device (to help improve efficiency)
- Analyse dI/dt and dV/dt slew rate (for reliable operation)
- Automate oscilloscope set-up for ripple measurements (to eliminate tedious manual oscilloscope set up)
- Perform pre- compliance testing to IEC 61000- 3- 2 standards (to reduce compliance testing time)
- Analyse line power with total harmonic distortion, true power, apparent power, power factor, and crest factor tests (to quickly provide power quality information)
- Measure output noise (ripple)
- Analyse modulation using the on- time and off- time information of a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal (to help characterize the active power factor)
- Measure how well a circuit rejects ripple coming from the input power supply at various frequencies with the Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) measurement.
Well not a feature as such, but it exists if you know where to find it:
Initial Conclusions
There is no doubt that the Infiniivision 3000-series are a great line of instruments. The waveform sample rate, memory size and bandwidth options are very competitive, and the ability to add various options is convenient and also helps lower the final cost for purchasing departments. (Start with the base model then hit them up for the options over time)
However there are a few things that could use improvement. Although the display is excellent – the right-hand column with "Agilent" at the top is always displayed. This is a waste of LCD space and there should be an option to turn it off, allowing waveforms to be displayed across the entire screen. If a $400 Rigol can do this, so should a $5000+ Agilent. The build unit of the unit is good, no problems are evident however it could be a little more "solid"; and the option of a clear shield for the LCD would be a great idea to protect against forceful and dirty fingers.
Furthermore the ground demonstration terminal suffers from metal fatigue very quickly, it already is somewhat chipped and may need replacing if you used it quite often. Finally, it would have been nice to see Agilent include the a carry bag – already people have asked to borrow the unit and to wander around with it in the box is somewhat awkward.
For those who rely on their test equipment will have the peace of mind that Chinese discount suppliers cannot give you – Agilent support exists and will not ignore you once a sale has been made. It doesn't take long to find a tale of woe on an Internet forum from someone who imported their own "high-spec" DSO via eBay or direct east-Asian sellers only to find there are no firmware updates, competent English-speaking support or warranty of any kind. Furthermore, the ability to combine many functions in the one piece of equipment saves space, time and reduces your support channel back to one supplier. There is also an iPhone "app" that may be of interest – however as an Android user I haven't tried it.
The saying "Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten" certainly holds true – and at the end of the day combined with the mix of standard and optional features at various price points – the Agilent Infiniivision MSO-X 3024A rises to the top echelon of test equipment.
The Agilent Technologies Infiniivision MSO-X 3024A Mixed Signal Oscilloscope used in this review is a promotional consideration received from Agilent and element-14 via their Road Test program.
Agilent Test and Measurement equipment is available from your local element-14, Farnell or Newark distributor.
Australian readers please note: Trio Smartcal are the exclusive Australian Agilent distributors for all states except WA and NT – telephone 1300 853 407.
Measurement Innovation for WA and NT – telephone 08 9437 2550
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Police seized a transport truck and closed part of Highway 102 in Halifax after the truck driver suffered a medical emergency Thursday afternoon.
TRAFFIC UPDATE FOR HWY 102: Two lanes remain open for the rest of the night, but 1 lane will remain closed until scene is cleared.
— Halifax Fire (@hfxfire) October 5, 2017
The incident occurred in the outbound lanes of the highway between the Kearney Lake Road and Larry Uteck Blvd. exits at about 4 p.m.
In a tweet at about 4:30 p.m., Halifax Fire and Emergency said it was using a drone to examine the truck.
There was also a report on a police scanner that a Hazmat team was on the scene.
Please avoid Hwy 102 @ Larry Uteck MT @HRMFireNews: Tac 12, 12 Quint, 5 Quint, Decon 5, D2, D3, DCC, DCR, pic.twitter.com/oyMfY3QXYD
— Halifax Fire (@hfxfire) October 5, 2017
Police seized the truck under the Motor Vehicle Act for public safety, a spokesman for Halifax Regional Police said in an email later in the afternoon. He said police could not talk about the driver's medical condition.
The Kearney Lake-Larry Uteck section of the highway reopened at 5:19 p.m. but police said it was possible it would have to be closed again.


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Julio Borbon has winning hit in 14th for Cubs
Julio Borbon has winning hit in 14th for Cubs
Pinch-hitter Julio Borbon had a two-out RBI single in the 14th inning, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Reds 6-5 Thursday and end Cincinnati's record 12-game winning streak at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs hadn't beaten the Reds at Wrigley since last August 9. With the win, the Cubs avoided a four-game sweep and improved to 3-10 against the Reds this season.
Hector Rondon (1-0) pitched two of the Chicago bullpen's eight scoreless innings. Jonathan Broxton (2-2) was the loser in the longest game for both teams this season.
Starlin Castro led off the 14th with a single off Broxton, stole second when Anthony Rizzo struck out and got to third on Alfonso Soriano's groundout to first. Nate Schierholtz was intentionally walked before borbon's hit.


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Anything at Lulu's on the Move
Chris Herrin is cooking up a storm on this diverse truck, which delivers baked goods, breakfast items and specialties. Herrin cooked at Bouchon, and here—under the ownership of Metro Pizza—he has killer fare such as a porchetta sandwich ($5) and "dirtier" chips ($4) with pulled pork and jalapeño hollandaise on top. Call 327-8319 or follow on Twitter or Facebook.
Combination Kung Pao Lunch Special at China Tango
Even a big eater will cry "uncle" at the sight of this massive stir-fry of chicken, beef, shrimp, peanuts and the mouth-numbing red Szechuan pepper. Dishes at this new café may be Americanized, but who says Chinese-American food can't taste good? Egg drop soup, chow mein noodles and steamed rice are included. $6.75, 2850 Bicentennial Parkway Suite 100, 565-6002.
Tonkotsu Ramen at Monta Noodle House
Monta is an Osaka-style noodle house that is always crowded. Tonkotsu ramen are wheat-based noodles in a milky-white broth intensely flavored by slow-roasted pork bones. It's a little taste of Japan, without a passport. $7, 5030 Spring Mountain Road, 367-4600.
Sardine Bánh Mì at Lee's Sandwiches
Toto, we're not at Capriotti's anymore. Banh mi means essentially "submarine sandwich" in Vietnamese, and yes, it's tempting to be wary of the pork roll and mystery pâte that's popular at this chain, now open here and in three Asian countries. But the sardine bành mí with tomato, onions and mayo is delicious. And the price is right. $3.77, 3989 Spring Mountain Road, 331-9999.
The Gambler's Special at Mr. Lucky's 24/7
This off-the-menu item has been around since the Hard Rock Hotel opened in 1995, so it hardly qualifies as a secret anymore. But that doesn't make this $7.77 special any less special, or less of a bargain. The 8-ounce steak, three grilled shrimp, mashed potatoes and salad definitely hit the spot, especially after a long night rocking out at The Joint. You can call this item by a variety of names—such as the 777 special or the steak and shrimp special—and your server will know what you're talking about. Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, 693-5000.
Potato Pancake at Soyo
Now, instead of three small pancakes, you get one enormous one, along with a tableful of the side dishes known as pan'chan. The pancake is made from fresh grated potato, and on a recent visit, the side dishes included yellow bean sprouts, cut radish, cooked spinach and stewed beef in huge chunks. $9, 7775 S. Rainbow Blvd., 897-7696.
Lunch Buffet at the Mint Indian Bistro
Our favorite Indian buffet in town is a bountiful spread with such all-star items as bone-in goat curry and chili chicken, a dish from Nepal. Don't miss the chau chau noodles, a terrific vegetarian bean soup called kwati or the rice pudding. $11, 730 E. Flamingo Road, 894-9334.
Medium Pho Dac Biet at Pho 87 Vietnamese Bistro
Ignore the grouchy woman server who tells you that the soup isn't to be shared. It comes in a Bunyan-esque bowl that is easily enough for two—and that isn't even the large. The yield is a mountain of wispy rice noodles in broth, three cuts of beef and a condiment plate stocked with fresh herbs. $10, 3620 Jones Blvd., 233-8787.
Happy Hour Appetizers at American Fish
You can't go wrong with these incredible appetizers from master chef Michael Mina; just a few include a lobster corn dog, shrimp and grits, truffled mac and cheese, and a great salmon BLT. It's a chance to enjoy great cooking at bargain-basement prices. $5, served 5-7 p.m. Sun-Fri, in Aria, 590-7111.
Fried Chicken at Albertsons
This fried chicken beat the competition from several large national chains at a tasting conducted in the Los Angeles Times' test kitchen. It's extraordinarily crisp, juicy and flavorful inside, and six bucks buys you eight large assorted pieces, far less than what you'd pay for an equivalent amount of bird at KFC or Popeyes. $6, multiple locations.
Hot Dogs at Cheffinis
Sure, there are cheaper dogs out there, but in this case, you really do get what you pay for, and that's still only $3. At the Cheffinis hot dog cart outside The Beat Coffeehouse downtown, you get a Hebrew National kosher dog your way—relish, ketchup, your choice of mustards. You could also try it Tony Hsieh's way: The Zappos.com CEO reportedly likes his Cheffinis "underdog" style—that is, the condiments all go under the hot dog, thus insuring they stay around for the duration of the dog. Or, for a real change, try The Cheffini, the owners' specialty, which includes crushed potato chips, jalapeños and pineapple sauce. Don't ask questions, just go with it. Outside 520 E. Fremont St., 10:30 p.m. till late Mon-Sat.
Happy Hour at Herbs & Rye
The rack rate at Nectaly Mendoza's speakeasy-esque den of mixology and Italian comfort food is a great deal as is. But if time is on your side, aim for 5-8 p.m. or midnight-3 a.m. Then take 50 percent off six items that go well beyond bar snacks: Tuck into a 9-ounce filet mignon for just $17, a bone-in 12-ounce Kansas City strip steak for $14.50 or linguine and clams for $12.50. Steaks come with your choice of a generous side dish. But the deals don't stop with the food: $3 draft beer, $5 well drinks and buy-one-get-one-half-off bottles of wine secures the $10 spicy mussels (with extra garlic bread!) as one of the best deals in town. 3713 W. Sahara Road, 982-8036, HerbsAndRye.com.
Pupusas at San Salvador
Pupusas are little pockets of grilled masa, handmade and stuffed with delicious fillings such as loroco, a dried, herbal tasting flower bud, and revueltas, gooey melted cheese and pork rinds. The quintessential San Salvador snack, they are eaten with curtido, which are Central American pickles. $1.75, 6651 Smoke Ranch Road, 638-1509.
Secret Pizza at the Cosmopolitan
Find a hidden corridor on the third floor by the east elevators to eat real New York-style pizzas, taken out of the ovens hot and sold by the slice or whole. The corridor is lined with '50s album covers, mostly by Italian idols, and the base price is $4.50 for a slice of tomato and cheese. You'll pay a little extra for toppings. If you can find cheaper grub on the Strip, let us know. 11 a.m.- 4 a.m. daily, till 5 a.m Fri-Sat, 698-7000.
Gyros at the Great Greek Grill
The Goumroian family, formerly of the Fat Greek, now runs this fast-food joint in a quiet suburb, and the food is as good as ever. Son Jerry makes the best gyro in town, crisp-edged, thin-sliced, funky with the combined tastes of beef and lamb. The family's tzatziki sauce smeared on the pita is alone worth a detour. $7.55, 1275 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson, 547-2377.
Bacon Cheeseburger and Cajun Fries at Five Guys
President Obama's patronage helped this chain become a national obsession; this is the first Vegas location. If you like burgers well-done, you're in the right place. A big thumbs-up for the aggressively seasoned Cajun fries cooked in pure peanut oil. $11, 10271 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, 405-9555.
Taco de Adobada at Tacos El Gordo
The best taco in Vegas is found at this Tijuana, Mexico-based chain, a red and white barn-like space dominated by a huge twirling spit. Your taco is all fatty meat, burnished spice and crackling skin; yellow chilies and roasted green onion comes on the side. Ten dollars buys a family-size platter of the stuff, on a mountain of french fries. $2.15, 1724 E. Charleston Blvd.
Steak Bomb at East Coast Eats
Two guys from Boston's North Shore (pronounce it "nawth shaw") do pizzas, subs and pastas just as they might in the Bay State. The steak bomb is a huge, moist gut bomb, an animal-size, cooked-to-order sub stuffed with onions, peppers, mushrooms, American cheese and enough griddled, thinly sliced steak to gag a hyena. (See full restaurant review.) $8.99, 50 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson, 834-4444.
Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast Salad at Café Rio Mexican Grill
Line up cafeteria-style to order your salad, a veritable mountain of food composed before your very eyes. Shredded succulent chicken, plus rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and tortilla strips add up to a salad that's hard to finish, no matter how irresistible it is. $8.25, 9595 S. Eastern Ave., 953-2500, and other locations.
Sunday Turkey Dinner at Tiffany's Café
This isn't turkey roll, but rather meat, your choice of white, dark or mixed, with all the Thanksgiving Day fixings: stuffing made on premises, thick gravy, mashed potatoes, the veggie du jour and a roll and butter. It'll take you back, and it tastes like home. $9.95, in White Cross Drugs, 1700 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 444-4459.
Breakfast at Shucks Tavern
Shucks, a roomy tavern studded with seafaring decor specializing in oysters (quick word: $1 a pop on Thursday), might not be the first place to think of for good affordable breakfasts, but if you've learned anything from this guide it's that we're unpredictable. Aside from the traditional bacon and eggs, French toast or pancakes, they have a veggie omelet (spinach, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, Swiss cheese) and a spinach and egg-white burrito (with tomatoes and salsa wrapped in a spinach tortilla). And given the price, it makes more sense to drop those few bucks here than in the glut of fast-food options along the way. $3.95, 9338 W. Flamingo Road (255-4890) and 7155 N. Durango Road (651-6227).
Lunch Specials at Moretti's Eatery
Some top specials are lurking at this dependable eatery that makes 'em good, fast and damned affordable. Two smart $5 lunch specials that are prompt and satisfying include terrific burgers (try them on sourdough bread) with fries and a drink, or two badass slices of pizza with one topping (we like the meatballs) plus a drink. Also noteworthy is the 6-inch breakfast sub for $4, which is much fresher and tastier than an Egg McMuffin. 8490 W. Desert Inn Road, 304-1900.
Steak Special at Ellis Island Casino & Brewery
This locals hangout, a favorite for more than 40 years, may be more known for its karaoke, but the real gem is the steak special. You get a solid dinner salad, choice of potato (go with the mashed with brown gravy), green beans, a delicious 10-ounce top sirloin (unlike other cheap steak specials around town, we've not had a bad one in 30 or so visits) and a choice of five home-brewed beers or made-from-scratch root beer—all for just $8. Fill out the free-play portion of the place mat and you'll actually be up two bucks on your trip. 4178 Koval Lane (behind Bally's), open 24/7, 733-8901.
Tacos at Tacos Mexico
As small, self-effacing chains go, this one is tough to beat for 24/7, dirt-cheap tacos that come in a variety of ways. At just 99 cents a pop (60 cents on Wednesdays), you get your taco choice of carnitas, chorizo, lengua or barbacoa—and they don't skimp on the contents. You won't be disappointed by the atmosphere at any of these places (save for Latin dance tracks with a starling falsetto playing on a boom box); it's pure East L.A. Yes, that's a compliment. 1205 E. Charleston Blvd., 1800 Las Vegas Blvd. South and 3820 W. Sahara Ave (444-1171).
Happy Hour at Naked Fish's Sushi & Grill
A terrific spot with such an easy, relaxing vibe and nurturing service that we're surprised they don't have a masseur on the premises. Minus the rubdown, this is still a place that offers killer happy-hour specials in the late afternoon and hovering before and after the midnight hour. We recommend the 911 (essentially, spicy tuna with avocado and "911" sauce). If you've got an extra buck in your pocket, go for the Philly, shrimp tempura or Japanese lasagna (it tastes better than it sounds). $5.80, 3945 S. Durango Drive, Suite A-6, 228-8856.


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Just the Facts :: Corporate Food
Four companies control 83.5% of the beef-packing industry, 66% of pork packing, and 80% of soybean crushing. Two companies sell 58% of US seed corn.
98% of poultry:
"A Monopoly in Agriculture" by Marika Alena McCauley
In 2006, farms larger than 2,000:
USDA Economic Research Service Table: Number of farms, average government payments, and distribution by program, recipient farms, and farm acres operated, 2006.
1935 vs. 2002 farm size:
"" by Michael J. Roberts and Nigel Key
2% of farms produce 50% of all:
"A Monopoly in Agriculture" by Marika Alena McCauley
2 billion kg of pesticides:
"Agriculture and Biodiversity Loss: Industrial Agriculture,"C. Picone and D. Van Tassel, Published 2002
122-million pound increase:
"Genetically Engineered Crops and Pesticide Use in the United States: The First Nine Years", Dr. Charles M. Benbrook
Percentages of GM corn and soy:
USDA Economic Research Service,
Iceberg lettuce, etc.
High fructose corn syrup: USDA ERS,
75% of the world's food is generated from just 12 plants and five animal species: "Women: Users, Preservers And Managers Of Agro-Biodiversity", Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
Food-insecure households:
"Household Food Security in the United States," 2007, Mark Nord, Margaret Andrews, and Steven Carlson;
USDA Economic Research Service, Report No. 66, November, 2008
Global food prices increased almost 50 percent in the last year:
Presentation by Mark Plant, Deputy Director, Policy Development and Review Department, IMF, at Panama Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture on June 19, 2008
"A more recent study by the Environmental Protection Agency estimated that Americans generate roughly 30 million tons of food waste each year, which is about 12 percent of the total waste stream…66 percent of adult Americans are overweight or obese, according to 2003-04 government health survey."
, NY Times, by Andrew Martin, published: May 18, 2008
"Dead zone: The Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone has grown to about 8,000 square miles: Global Warming Did It! Well, Maybe Not."
The Washington Post, Sunday, August 3, 2008; B01
Thirty-eight percent of global agricultural lands are currently designated as "degraded."
The Land Institute FAQ
Livestock production creates 18% of greenhouse gases globally:
"Livestock a major threat to environment," Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, November 29, 2006,


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Wow, loads of great projects this week. One hundred and twenty two projects; that's a new record!
Here are some of the projects that caught my eye this week.
Kristy from 4 the love of wood made over some chairs:
Love Sweet Love made the cutest Halloween craft. A+ for creativity:
Katie at Wildwood Creek used some chalk paint in duck egg blue to fix up this table:
Suesan from Frou-FrouGal made over this dresser. You've got to see the before photos:
Jessica at from the ground up shared a recipe for chocolate peanut butter bars. Yum. For fun, let's say it the New England way:
Lisa from Lazy Budget Chef showed us how to can strawberry peach jam:
Krista from Krista Artista made a chalkboard art gallery wall:
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Frequently I read short articles online and want to hop on here and comment on them, but feel like its a waste to start entire threads over them, and don't feel as though they have a proper home anywhere else.
(Correct me if I'm wrong.)
So this is for the small stories you don't expect to raise 20 pages of debate.
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Alright, so maybe this isn't entirely small.. but here's one to start:
MSNBC wrote:
Japan drops charges against U.S. Marine
14-year-old girl withdraws her rape complaint
The Associated Press
updated 12:59 p.m. ET, Fri., Feb. 29, 2008
TOKYO - A U.S. Marine who was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in southern Japan has been released after prosecutors dropped the charges at the teenager's request, the Foreign Ministry said Friday.
Staff Sgt. Tyrone Luther Hadnott, 38, was arrested on Feb. 10 on suspicion of raping the girl on the southern island of Okinawa, fueling nationwide furor over crimes involving American troops in Japan.
Hadnott was released Friday night after the girl withdrew her criminal complaint against him, said Ryo Fukahori, a Foreign Ministry official in charge of Japan-U.S. security. Rape charges in Japan can be filed only with a victim's complaint.
Fukahori said the rape charges could be separately pursued by the U.S. military. Phone calls to the Marine Corps on Okinawa went unanswered, and the U.S. consulate said it had no immediate comment.
State Department spokesman Tom Casey told reporters Friday that the United States remains "very concerned about this incident" and has "great sympathies" for the girl and her family. He had no details about the legal process.
Japanese police earlier said Hadnott admitted that he forced the girl down and kissed her, but that he denied raping her.
A series of criminal accusations against some of the 50,000 American troops based in Japan have inflamed anger at the U.S. military presence.
In December, the U.S. military charged four servicemen in the rape of a 19-year-old woman in Hiroshima. Japanese prosecutors had dropped charges against the four, based in the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni in southern Japan, citing lack of evidence.
The U.S. military has since imposed tight new restrictions on troops, their families and civilian expatriates in Okinawa and elsewhere, limiting them to bases, workplaces and off-base housing. The military held a "day of reflection" last week to urge troops not to commit crimes.
Japan also has introduced new security steps to curb crime around bases, including installing surveillance cameras and conducting joint patrols of entertainment districts around bases on Okinawa.
Stories like this infuriate me! I spent 6 weeks over in Okinawa in the summer of 2000.. and always felt uncomfortable with the military's presence on the island so many years after WWII. I understand its a strategic Pacific Ocean position.. but I feel like more emphasis should be put upon service men and women to treat their host country with respect.. and frankly I think there has to be something we can do about reducing our impact there.
I have a cousin who's a new recruit to the marines.. still finishing training to determine where he will be assigned. All I know is that if he's assigned to Okinawa, I plan to sit him down for a length conversation about respect for the Japanese culture and its citizens.
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I normally use the interesting link dump. This is better.
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:43 pm
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The Interesting Link Dump just seems more like a home for random memes, games, and silly shit. So yeah.. thought this might work out easier to sort out the real stories worth discussing.
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:45 pm
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i never look at the interesting link thread - too random. this works for me.
yeah, with all the talk about a long-term presence in iraq, i wonder how much mccain and others have looked at our history of long-term presences in other countries. it seems there are regularly cases of u.s. military raping japanese women, and other issues of friction between the 'host' country and the military.
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:49 pm
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Lemontree, while respect for the host country is laudable, I don't think that is connected with someone that perpetrating a sex crime.
There are plenty of ways cultural sensitivity can be enhanced and that can only help, tho.
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:53 pm
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Why do we need 50,000 troops to be in Japan in the first place?
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:56 pm
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Just in case?
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:03 pm
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True, maybe it just comes down to the fact that if my feet are ever out of my own country.. I see myself as an ambassador for my home nation. I wish that sentiment was impressed upon military personnel more. Perhaps it is.. obviously there are people that really are just never going to listen or ever care.
But what kind of cultural systems do we have in place for foreign serving members of the armed forces? In long-term occupied places like Okinawa.. it seems like the language and culture should be taught in mandatory lessons, perhaps.
I thought up a much longer response to this.. but it pretty much boiled down to me optimistically whining over "
why can't we all just get along? Why can't people be good
?" Which is ridiculous, because the world doesn't work that way, and it serves no purpose in advancing the conversation.
Anyway, I'm pissed that the man did not have further charges pressed upon him. I hope the military over there follows up where the Japanese criminal justice system left off. And I hope we can find ways to lessen our presence on the islands and promote healthy cultural exchange.
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:15 pm
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Tesceract wrote:
Why do we need 50,000 troops to be in Japan in the first place?
Japan's not allowed to have an army, I understand.
Someone's gotta be there when Godzilla rises out of the murky ocean.
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:44 pm
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Yorick wrote:
Japan's not allowed to have an army, I understand.
But we could have a
smaller contingent for that.
Does Japan have any enemies?
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:50 pm
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Only the rest of Asia.
The older I get, the more certain I become of one thing. True and abiding cynicism is simply a form of cowardice.
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:07 pm
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Yorick wrote:
Tesceract wrote:
Why do we need 50,000 troops to be in Japan in the first place?
Japan's not allowed to have an army, I understand.
Someone's gotta be there when Godzilla rises out of the murky ocean.
Japan is allowed to have an
, but the japanese Constitution forbids wars of aggression. They only defend themselves.
I wish that every country adopts this law.
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:35 pm
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I don't know if I'd call the Self Defense Force a real army, although the Japanese have been sending some troops to support American military actions. "Defense" against terrorism? Pretty much, though, if someone attacks Japan we'd be the ones doing most of the fighting, since that was kind of the deal when Article 9 was included in the constitution.
I feel so bad about Okinawa itself, though. The islands use to be a separate kingdom, but were annexed by Japan. Then, Okinawa took the brunt of the US land invasion. Citizens were forced to fight as military, and many died. The huge number of troops stationed there is just... not good. Some friends of mine went to Okinawa for Fall Break, and some more are planning to go for Spring Break I think, but I didn't go the first time since I'd heard there was a lot of hostility towards Americans over the
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Pregnant woman uses train toilet, baby slips out
AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters) - A newborn baby girl survived an ignoble birth after slipping down the toilet bowl of a moving Indian train onto the tracks when a pregnant woman unexpectedly gave birth while relieving herself on Tuesday.
"My delivery was so sudden," said the Bhuri Kalbi, the mother of the infant, born two months prematurely. "I did not even realize that my child had slipped from the hole in the toilet."
Kalbi, a 33-year-old woman from a village in Rajasthan, fainted on the toilet seat after the birth for a few minutes before waking up and alerting her family.
"They stopped the train and ran on the tracks to find the baby," she said, speaking from her hospital bed in the western city of Ahmedabad.
Railway staff at a nearby station were alerted and soon found the newborn girl lying uninjured on pebbles by the track. She is now in intensive care because of her premature birth, doctors said.
Most toilets on Indian trains are filthy chutes emptying directly onto the tracks.
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Objective: SWBAT: • Identify and label the minimum, maximum, lower quartile, upper quartile, and median of a data set and box plot. • Define and identify interquartile range. • Analyze and compare box plots.
Big Idea: What is interquartile range? What does the IQR tell us about a data set? Students work on creating and comparing box plots.
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See my Do Now in my Strategy folder that explains my beginning of class routines.
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I introduce the problem to students. I want students to apply what they already know about box plots from the previous lesson. Students participate in a Think Write Pair Share. I walk around and monitor student progress as they work.
I call on students to share out their ideas. I push students to support their idea with data from the set. I want students to notice that although Thaisha and Thaima have the same median about of money earned, their data sets are not identical. I also want students to notice that the size of the box is different for each box plot. If this comes up, I ask students what they think this tells us about the data sets. Students are engaging in MP3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others and MP2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
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I call on students to read and fill in the definitions for the measures of center. I explain the difference between measures of center and measures of variability. I introduce the concept of interquartile range. We work together to calculate each measure for Thaisha and Thaima's box plots. I want students to see that the box in Thaima's box plot is longer, which means that the middle 50% of her earnings are spread between $84 and $94. Thaisha's box is shorter, and her middle 50% of her earnings are spread between $85 and $90.
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We work together to use the data set to create a box plot. A common mistake is for students to immediately start to find the median of the data set without reordering the values from least to greatest. I start to make this mistake and ask students if they agree or disagree with my action and why.
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Sale Date: June 27, 2013
Buyer: Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co.
Seller: Varma Family LP
Details: Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co. has paid $2.6 million for the industrial property at 2085 W.E. Freeman Drive in the Defense Depot area as part of its local expansion.
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Sale Date: June 21, 2013
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John F. Caldwell signed the warranty deed as managing partner of Sycamore View, which bought the then-vacant land in 2006 for $311,715 from Belz Investco GP.
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The buying entities are Oak Brook, Ill.-based Millennium Trust Co. and San Francisco-based SBrown & Associates CRE. No financing was associated with the purchase.
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