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Volume I, published in 2015, surveys Buddhist literatures, scriptural and nonscriptural, and offers discussions of the languages of Buddhist traditions and the physical bases (manuscripts, epigraphy, etc.) available for the study of Buddhist literatures. Subsequent volumes will address issues of personages, communities, history, life and practice, doctrine, space and time, and Buddhism in the modern world.


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This prompt on Geneabloggers says: Do you have a set of genealogy-related goals you want to tackle? Do you have tips on getting motivated? I haven't actually got any genealogy goals. I need motivation in order to set them!
When I started out (back in 1977) my goal was just to discover as many names, dates and places of as many ancestors as I could find. So, in a way, I am well on track with this goal! I teach short courses in genealogy, and one of the things I always say is to focus yourself on a goal (or goals); the scattergun approach just doesn't work. I am only too aware of this (and maybe you are too). I spend an entire Sunday afternoon going aimlessly from ancestor to ancestor. In the end it's like trying to find your way through a maze without the key: you end up hitting more brickwalls than you care to meet, and getting so frustrated you start muttering about how you're not doing THIS again...
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This is the official issues list for the DOM specifications.
This document contains a list of issues regarding the DOM specifications. All comments or issues regarding the specification or this document must be reported to email@example.com (public archives).
An XML version of this issues' list is also available.
Color key: error warning note
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|ls-3 : well-formed, and namespaces parameters
|no decision
|ls-4 : parseURI and null return value
|no decision
|core-3 : adoptNode and failure
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|html-1 : focus and DOM Level 2 HTML
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|events-1 : DOMFocusIn|Out, DOMActivate
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|core-6 : compareDocumentPosition and DocumentPosition
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|ls-1 : appendix E or B?
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|ls-2 : well-formed parameter and errors
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|core-4 : Memory leak in DOMImplementationRegistry
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|core-5 : NO_DATA_ALLOWED_ERR is not used?!?
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|core-1 : DOMImplementationRegistry description
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|core-2 : User data handling for adoption, deletion and renaming?
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It might be worth mentioning in the spec the potential well-formedness errors that may arise during serialization when "namespace-declarations" is set to false, "namespaces" to true and "well-formed" to true.
parseURI method from the DOM Level 3 LS
states: "If the LSParser is a synchronous LSParser,
the newly created and populated Document is returned, or
null if an error occurred." Seems a bit odd, should
null be returned when validation errors occur? The L3
Candidate Recommendation did not contain the condition "or
null if an error occurred." What was the rationale behind
this change to the PR?
According to the DOM Level 3 Core Recommendation for
Document.adoptNode, "Return Value: The
adopted node, or null if this operation fails, such as
when the source node comes from a different
implementation." and "Exceptions:
NO_MODIFICATION_ALLOWED_ERR: Raised when the
source node is read-only." So should an attempt to
adopt a read-only node across DOM implementations return
null or throw a
DOMException or
is this implementation dependant?
As part of the DHTML accessibility Roadmap effort we determined that one of the most critical issues with JavaScript is that user agents do not allow the author to give focus change to any element within the DOM. JavaScript authors treat all elements as active and will quite often place onclick and onmouseover event handlers on virtually any element, including DIVS and SPANS. Assistive technologies are designed to follow the users focus. It is the responsibility of the author to ensure that focus is given to an element so that the user and assistive technology can follow focus. In US Public law 508 this is provided indirectly by requiring that keyboard equivalents for all mouse actions.
DOM level 2 HTML indicates that the focus method is only provided for on anchors and form elements. In discussing the issue with Raman this document only reflects common practice on the web rather than what actually may be done. I feel this is the source of confusion. DOM level 2 for any element to be active within the DOM. If this is true then all elements should have the ability to receive focus.
Please clarify if the current implementation by user agents is incorrect? May all document elements receive focus?
If the response by the group is that the current interpretation is incorrect and that all elements may receive focus then the Mozilla team has agreed to correct this problem by adding the focus() method to all elements. If the response is that the interpretation is correct then we need to have reform.
User agents should also allow the author to dispatch DOMFocusIn, DOMFocusOut, and DOMActivate events to any element within the DOM. Currently Mozilla does not allow this. While it claims to support DOM2, DOMFocusIn, DOMFocusOut, and DOMActivate are not generated from the browser in response to an onclick or a mouse click. This make the script authoring more complex. In order to provide equal access to the keyboard, the author must map a handler for the keyboard click and mouseclick rather than simply responding to a DOMActivate.
Should the user agent:
compareDocumentPosition does not say that
its returned value is defined by the DocumentPosition
The document references appendix E of XML 1.1 when it meant to reference appendix B.
The "well-formed" parameter in DOM Level 3 Load and Save references the "well-formed" parameter in Core. This means that when a not well-formed error of type "wf-invalid-character-in-node-name" and "wf-invalid-character" occurs while loading or saving a document, the value of DOMError.severity should be SEVERITY_ERROR since Core specifies this. Should the description of the "well-formed" parameter in the LS specification be modified to report an error of severity SEVERITY_FATAL_ERROR instead?
There exists a possibility of a memory leak that can
originate from
DOMImplementationRegistry.java. If an
IOException is thrown when the
getServiceValue() method from
DOMImplementationRegistry.java attempts to
read a service provider to retrieve the resource
the underlying
InputStream is never closed
and this may result in a memory leak. The method
getServiceValue should read:
private static String getServiceValue(final ClassLoader classLoader) { String serviceId = "META-INF/services/" + PROPERTY; InputStream is = null; BufferedReader rd = null; String serviceValue = null; // try to find services in CLASSPATH try { is = getResourceAsStream(classLoader, serviceId); if (is != null) { try { rd = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(is, "UTF-8"), DEFAULT_LINE_LENGTH); } catch (java.io.UnsupportedEncodingException e) { rd = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(is), DEFAULT_LINE_LENGTH); } serviceValue = rd.readLine(); } } catch (Exception ex) { return null; } finally { if (rd != null) { try { // try to close the reader. rd.close(); } // Ignore the exception. catch (Exception ex) {} } } if (serviceValue != null && serviceValue.length() > 0) { return serviceValue; } else { return null; } }
is the
NO_DATA_ALLOWED_ERR referenced anywhere in
the specs?
The description of
in the DOM Level 3 Core Java binding, does not mention
that a service provider will be used if the system
property is not set.
It would have been nice if it mentioned something similar
to the description for the
method ... "The
DOMImplementationRegistry is initialized by
the application or the implementation, depending on the
context, by first checking the value of the Java system
org.w3c.dom.DOMImplementationSourceList and
then the service provider whose contents are at
The value of this property is a white-space separated list
of names of available classes implementing the
DOMImplementationSource interface."
Though the specification does not mention it, when a node is adopted, the UserData associated is carried over, right? A minor editorial point, noticed that the description for DOMUserDataHandler - handle(...) [1] mentions "This method is called whenever the node for which this handler is registered is imported or cloned". Is there any need to mention other operations namely adopted, deleted and renamed for which the method is invoked.
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I have this crazy issue which never happened before,
[ssss@localhost]$ opera
No protocol specified
opera: cannot connect to X server :0. Error: Resource temporarily unavailable
[ssss@localhost]$ firefox
No protocol specified
No protocol specified
Error: cannot open display: :0
[ssss@localhost]$ chromium
No protocol specified
(chromium:2576): Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display: :0
[ssss@localhost]$ terminator
No protocol specified
/usr/lib/python2.7/site-packages/gtk-2.0/gtk/__init__.py:57: GtkWarning: could not open display
warnings.warn(str(e), _gtk.Warning)
You need to run terminator in an X environment. Make sure $DISPLAY is properly set
[ssss@localhost]$ claws-mail
No protocol specified
(claws-mail:2592): Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display: :0
Now I'm currently on firefox and the graphical programs which I opened before they work as they should but I cannot open a new one, and if I close the open they are not able to connect to X.
sssss 1529 0.0 0.0 15872 880 tty1 S+ 20:27 0:00 xinit /home/sssss/.xinitrc -- /etc/X11/xinit/xserverrc :0 -auth /tmp/serverauth.tuHk8KdrmB
a bit from my tail -f (currently)
$ tail -f /var/log/Xorg.0.log
[ 24.198] (**) HP WMI hotkeys: always reports core events
[ 24.198] (**) evdev: HP WMI hotkeys: Device: "/dev/input/event7"
[ 24.198] (--) evdev: HP WMI hotkeys: Vendor 0 Product 0
[ 24.198] (--) evdev: HP WMI hotkeys: Found keys
[ 24.198] (II) evdev: HP WMI hotkeys: Configuring as keyboard
[ 24.198] (**) Option "config_info" "udev:/sys/devices/virtual/input/input7/event7"
[ 24.198] (II) XINPUT: Adding extended input device "HP WMI hotkeys" (type: KEYBOARD, id 13)
[ 24.198] (**) Option "xkb_rules" "evdev"
[ 24.199] (**) Option "xkb_model" "hpzt11xx"
From pstree -ap
|-gvfsd-trash,1798 --spawner :1.4 /org/gtk/gvfs/exec_spaw/0
| `-startx,1512 /usr/bin/startx
| `-xinit,1529 /home/sssss/.xinitrc -- /etc/X11/xinit/xserverrc :0 -auth /tmp/serverauth.tuHk8KdrmB
| |-.xinitrc,1534 /home/sssss/.xinitrc
| | |-.xinitrc,1552 /home/sssss/.xinitrc
| | |-lxpanel,1551
| | | `-{lxpanel},1642
| | |-openbox,1545 --startup /usr/lib/openbox/openbox-autostart OPENBOX
| | `-qxkb,1549
| | `-{qxkb},1561
after restart I see however :
| `-X,1543 -nolisten tcp :0 -auth /tmp/serverauth.4nwwrf1wMz vt1
until it goes way again.
Any idea of what is happening or how to sovle this?
Last edited by r0b0t (2012-11-24 02:29:39)
So after the problem X is not really running but everything else (the lock file, etc) are just as it is running, so I suppose that it's crashing for some reason, but the log doesn't say anything, how can I understand why it is crashing, can I put any debugger listening on it? I suppose yes, but how?
Please help,
happening again ,
but I see the process is running;
root 1621 5.6 0.5 134940 21708 ? S<s 13:12 6:04 /usr/bin/X -nolisten tcp :0 -auth /tmp/serverauth.a4kXWggLKv vt1
anybody? what's happening?
Last edited by r0b0t (2012-11-17 12:01:46)
Seems like a weird thing to be happening.
Why is localhost in your PS1 ?
Is your issue related to something you're doing over the network?
When the apps you are starting can't find the display what does
echo $DISPLAY
You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.
Why is localhost in your PS1 ?
Don't understand, however this is my PS1:
$ echo $PS1
[\u@\h \W]\$
it's user@hostname (which is standard no)?
$ echo $DISPLAY
this didn't change during and before the issue.
The problem happens really randomly, until now I didn't understand on what is connected, however I use allot the network, VPN / voip, mail, browsing, etc..
Is there anything not normal with PS1?
Searching on google I found that normally this happens when you are logged in to another box and are trying to execute graphical application on the remote place but in this case I'm in my laptop.
I asked about localhost in your PS1 because you show localhost in your PS1
[ssss@localhost]$ opera
Is localhost the hostname for that computer?
If you aren't trying to open applications over the network and $DISPLAY is always :0 it is a strange problem for sure.
You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.
I asked about localhost in your PS1 because you show localhost in your PS1r0b0t wrote:
[ssss@localhost]$ opera
Is localhost the hostname for that computer?
If you aren't trying to open applications over the network and $DISPLAY is always :0 it is a strange problem for sure.
yes it's localhost
$ cat /etc/hostname
and no, I just open the applications normally as always did before without any problem, is it as after some "thing" happens the applications cannot detect any X server running but the X is indeed running.
I notice however that I'm on tty1 with the graphic, and normally I remember running on tty7 , maybe have something to do with it?
I'm pretty sure the problem happens because you have localhost as the hostname for the computer. Change it to something different and see if the issue happens again.
You can check this the next time it happens if your terminal has tabs, open a new tab and the hostname will be different in your PS1.
Edit: X starting on tty1 is standard now with systemd and logind so it won't be that.
Last edited by moetunes (2012-11-21 18:51:02)
You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.
I set it with hostnamectl set-hostname "myhostname" after setting it also on /etc/hostname and yes it changed , I also hope this will fix it as I'ts quite a pain rebooting everytime this happens..
thanks for yor help.
Until now didn't happen, I will wait some more days and will set this a solved if it is, but only one thing, I'm not understanding how the hostname could conflict this?
Short answer :
If you have a look at /etc/hosts you should see localhost already defined. Some app that you use connects to that localhost and you lose the connection between the xserver and your localhost, which means new apps can't connect.
You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.
Thanks for the help, I marked the thread as solved.
Hi there!
Is this issue really resolved for you? I'm experiencing the exact same problem, and it get's worse when I run
xscreensaver. When I resume from suspend I can see my screensaver and apparently it's trying to spawn the
screenlock prompt box, but failing, so it justs turns black... after that I'm stuck doing a hard reset.
Sometimes I just get the problem of not beeing able to spawn new windows in which case I have to kill X
(or quit my window manager so slim can restart).
I have set up my hostname correctly and I'm running out of ideas what could be the problem.
Should I create a new thread concerning this is one is marked as [SOLVED]?
You should start a new thread as it seems your issue is resuming from suspend not a changing hostname.
My guess is you have two things trying to do suspend/resume, systemd and the screensaver.
You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.


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SIGGRAPH Asia 2011 – Turning Imagination Into Reality
December 18, 2011 1:00 am
Tags: ACM, SIGGRAPH, SIGGRAPH Asia
The most creative artists and eminent computer graphics and interactive techniques pioneers gathered in Hong Kong for the fourth edition of Asia's biggest gathering of digital innovations.
Hong Kong, 15 December 2011 - The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center was bustling with activity as it played host to Asia's premier graphics, animation, art, and technology event. Held over four days, the 4th ACM SIGGRAPH Asia Conference and Exhibition brought together over 7,500 computer graphics professionals, researches and enthusiasts, hailing from 53 countries across the globe.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2011 once again proved itself to be one of the leading platforms for computer graphics and interactive techniques, featuring renowned pioneers including Bill Buxton, Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research; Don Greenberg,Director, Cornell University Program of Computer Graphics; Ken Perlin, Director of the New York University Center for Advanced Technology; Paul Debevec, Associate Director, Graphics Research, University of Southern California; and Robert Neuman, Stereoscopic Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
In all, over 300 presentations as well as panel discussions and talks were held across the programs, generating robust discussions and deep insights on current and future developments in the field of computer graphics and interactive techniques.
Endless Opportunities in an Increasingly Mobile
Echoing analysts' predictions on the robust growth of mobile applications, mobility and mobile devices were a key theme in many conversations at SIGGRAPH Asia this year.
Making its debut in Hong Kong is the newly conceived Symposium on Apps program, featuring panels, presentations, talks and displays on leading-edge works relating to mobile application development, as well as the computer graphics software and hardware to support today's mobile devices.
Zeyneb Ahmet of Stockholm University, one of the panelists at the Mobile 2.0 The Future of Mobile Apps: Mashing It Up and Getting It Out There session at the Symposium on Apps commented, "It is truly an exciting time to be working with applications and services for the consumer markets. Our session was well-attended, and we continued to receive feedback and questions from enthusiastic participants way after the session was over. I hope the Symposium on Apps will be a regular program in SIGGRAPH Asia, as a platform that showcases an important application of computer graphics advancements".
Notably, several sessions at the Symposium on Apps program were focused on mobile augmented reality applications, in tandem with increasing interest in how mobile devices are opening up new opportunities for merging real and virtual worlds. Augmented reality was also a pervasive topic across the conference, featuring in the Art Gallery, Emerging Technologies and Technical Sketches and Posters programs.
Another prevalent topic was stereoscopy and the rising sophistication in three-dimensional(3D) visual effects. The Technical Papers program featured a dedicated track on 3D Capture and Reconstruction, presenting research works fromthe Israel Institute of Technology, National Research Council of Italy, New York University, Technische Universität Darmstadt, The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and The University of Insubria. The program also featured the latest research on stereoscopy including:
- C1x6: A Stereoscopic Six-User Display for Co-located Collaboration in Shared Virtual Environments: This research from Bauhaus-Universität Weimar unveils the first large screen stereoscopic multi-viewer display system featuring novel application-controlled shutter glasses and augmented group navigation techniques.
Multi-perspective Stereoscopy from Light Fields: Authored by experts from Disney Research Zurich, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, this paper proposes a framework for flexible stereoscopic disparity manipulation and content post-production.
The Future of Computer Graphics Seen Through
Educators from around the region were also gathered in Hong Kong to discuss the future of animation education as well as the similarities and differences among the teaching of animation around the globe. The Education Panel, invited for the first time at SIGGRAPH Asia 2011, brought together a panel of six experts from the Animation School of Communication University of China, DreamWorks Animation, Jinan University Arts College, Media Design School, Scandinavian College of Arts and Design Hong Kong and The One Academy. Moderated by Ahmad Al-Mahir from the Singapore Polytechnic, the session delved into various facets of computer animation education, including how today's curriculum is preparing students for their role in the industry, as well as the future developments and challenges for computer animation education..
Shelley Page, Head of International Outreach at DreamWorks Animation, found the Education Panel at SIGGRAPH Asia 2011 said, "The SIGGRAPH Asia Education Panel was an excellent opportunity for both educators and students to engage with the important topics currently facing both experienced teachers and young people interested in developing future careers in the animation, digital art and visual effects sectors. In recent years many leading education institutions around the globe have developed best practice solutions based on the changing demands of industry. This session is an opportunity to look more closely at some of the interesting initiatives that have resulted in the quality of student work showcased in the Electronic Theatre and Computer Animation Festival selections this year."
The different environments and challenges that come with the diverse backgrounds of 3D animation education in the US and Japan were also discussed at a Technical Sketches program, as part of a session entitled Art, Design & Computer Graphics Education.
Emerging Trends From Around the Globe
The SIGGRAPH Asia 2011 Exhibition floor was brimming with activity, as 122 exhibitors and sponsors showcased the latest hardware, software, and services from across the globe. Established players such as Chaos Group, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), Side Effects Software and The Khronos Group displayed their cutting edge products and services alongside local forerunners such as Jadason Technology, Original Force and Shanghai Graphics Design Information.
Visitors were also kept updated on new releases to the computer graphics and interactive techniques landscape. The highlights of innovative products launched at SIGGRAPH Asia 2011 exhibition included:
- Side Effects Software, a leading player in 3D animation and visual effects, showcased Houdini, an award-winning procedural node based 3D and visual effects tool. Houdini was used extensively in the latest DreamWorks blockbuster, Puss in Boots, and was received with much acclaim at SIGGRAPH Asia 2011.
- PipelineFX unveiled QUBE!, an intelligent, mature and highly scalable render management solution that can integrate easily and quickly into any production workflow. A truly cross-platform solution, QUBE! works out of the box with all leading content creation applications.
A New Play at Work
Across the exhibition area, attendees were also filled in on exciting possibilities in the field of computer graphics and interactive techniques. The Emerging Technologies and Art Gallery programs introduced visitors to intriguing installations aimed at showcasing the lighter side of technology applications and human-computer interaction.
The installation Joyman: an Immersive and Entertaining Interactive for Virtual Locomotion developed by the National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Control (INRIA) from France proved a favorite among attendees. The Joyman functions like a "human-scale joystick", where attendees can get on a mini trampoline and use their body movement to navigate through a virtual world. Another popular installation was Influencia, developed by London College of Communication, United Kingdom. In this project, attendees were invited to interact with several robots in an enclosed area. The installation served to encourage participants to explore the social implications of human-computer interaction in a playful manner.
With 25 installations, including rings that animate soft toys, an augmented reality coloring book and a ball-shaped panaromic camera, the Emerging Technologies program truly lived up to its theme of "Play".
Similarly, the Art Gallery program brought to life its "FANTAsia" theme, with new media installations that invited attendees into a whimsical world of augmented reality. From a mirror that replaces the human face with that of an animal, to a throne that allowed anyone who sat on it to interact with a painting, the Art Gallery showcased an array of intriguing and highly imaginative installations.
Stereoscopy and 3D Discussed
Hollywood continued to draw the crowds at SIGGRAPH Asia 2011 with presentations and sessions by acclaimed graphic and visual effects artists from across the globe.
Robert Neuman, Stereoscopic Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios captivated audiences with a discussion on the subject of stereoscopic 3D animation production and the resurgence of 3D cinema. With more and more filmmakers using this technology to tell their stories in a more immediate, detailed, and realistic way than ever before, budding filmmakers gained a first-hand look at Disney's stereoscopic projects and the 3D conversion process of Neuman's latest work, The Lion King.
Presenting to an overflowing theater of participants, Industrial Light & Magic gave an inside look into the visual effects pipeline for movies such as Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Fans of animation showed up in force at the session by Lucasfilm Animation discussing the rigging of characters for the world's most famous intragalactic battles - The Clone Wars.
The Computer Animation Festival also organized a 3D Symposium for the first time at SIGGRAPH Asia. Andy Dong of Beijing Century Colourful Butterfly Design Animation Ltd. and Elliot Tong of Tianjin North Film Group presented a talk on the production of China's first and most widely distributed 3D stereoscopic animated feature, Legend of a Rabbit 3D. The session also discussed the challenges in marketing independently-made 3D films to the international market. To round up the 3D sessions, the Symposium hosted a panel discussion on the Globalization of 3D Stereoscopic Techniques in Film and Game Making, featuring experts from Beijing Century Colorful Butterfly Design Animation Ltd., Crytek, Digital Magic, ILM Singapore, Pixar Animation Studios and Tianjin North Film Group.
Looking Towards the Future
"SIGGRAPH Asia has come a long way since its introduction in 2008 in Singapore. Over the years, we have seen significant growth in the number of attendees as well as submissions and participations across all the programs, from both the region and internationally. Our efforts to continuously refine our program and bring in content that showcase Asia, while still upholding the highest standards unique to SIGGRAPH, has proven to be a winning combination. As we move into our fifth year and return to Singapore next year, I am confident that the event will continue to see more of Asia's best as it strengthens its identity as a unique, credible and important event in the calendars of computer graphics and interactive techniques professionals and enthusiasts," said Professor Lee Yong Tsui, SIGGRAPH Asia Conference Advisory Group Chair.
The next edition of SIGGRAPH Asia will take place in Singapore from 28 November to 1 December 2012. SIGGRAPH Asia 2012 will be chaired by Professor Susanto Rahardja from the Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore. An IEEE Fellow, Professor Rahardja is the Deputy Executive Director (Research) of the Institute for Infocomm Research. He was previously Chair of several international conferences and has served on various boards, advisory, and technical committees in ACM, IEEE, and SPIE-related professional activities in the areas of interactive digital media.
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About SIGGRAPH Asia
The 4th ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia took place in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 12 – 15 December 2011. This year, the line-up of conference programs included the return of the Art Gallery and Emerging Technologies, the inaugural Symposium on Apps, the Computer Animation Festival, Courses, Technical Papers, and Technical Sketches & Posters. There was also a trade exhibition from 13 – 15 December 2011, offering participants from hardware and software vendors to studios and educational institutions a platform to market their products and services to computer graphics and interactive techniques professionals and enthusiasts from Asia and beyond.
About ACMThe Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGGRAPH sponsors SIGGRAPH Asia 2011. ACM is an educational and scientific society uniting the world's computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field's challenges. ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life-long learning, career development and professional networking.
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Galiuro Wilderness
IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the Galiuro Wilderness (map) in 1964 and it now has a total of 77,585 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Arizona and is managed by the Forest Service. The Galiuro Wilderness is bordered by the Redfield Canyon Wilderness to the south.
DescriptionThe precipitous, rocky, and brushy Galiuro Mountains rise abruptly in block-like uplifts from the almost flat desert plains. Nineteen miles in length and six miles in width (on average), they are almost all designated Wilderness. Erosion has done its work here, creating many rugged cliffs with brightly colored rocks and exposed soils. Bisected by two main canyons, Redfield and Rattlesnake, the mountains support vegetation varying from semidesert grasslands through pinion, juniper, oak, and brush to mixed conifers and even aspens in the higher elevations. From about 4,000 feet, the ground rises to 7,671 feet on Bassett Peak. You'll find no perennial streams, but riparian areas appear throughout the Wilderness. Several springs supply water almost year-round: Power's Garden, Mud Spring, Corral Spring, Juniper Spring, South Field Spring, Kielberg Dam, Walnut Spring, Cedar Spring, and Holdout Spring. The plentiful wildlife includes black bears, mountain lions, javelinas, coyotes, bighorn sheep, and pronghorn, as well as many smaller mammals and birds. Near the summit of Bassett Peak you may come across the wreckage of a World War II B-24 bomber. The plane crashed there on a training run in January of 1943, killing all 11 men on board. A plaque mounted on one of the wings commemorates their final resting place. While there are a number of hiking trails, they are poorly marked and infrequently maintained. Maps and a compass are recommended. Off the trails, the topography makes walking extremely difficult. Human use of this area is light. Contact the local Forest Service office for current information on water sources.
Planning to Visit the Galiuro Wilderness?
- Print a fact sheet
- General things to consider when visiting any wilderness
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- Contact the Forest Service
- Visit the National Forest wilderness website
Leave No TraceHow to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Galiuro Wilderness.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
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When adventure calls, you need a hardy bike rack to get you and your collection of bikes there. That's why Saris built the SuperClamp 4-bike from the ground-up to be the safest, toughest, and lightest 4-bike platform hitch rack on the road. It all comes down to its super compact design, with two bikes carried on a single horizontal bar. Plus, each bike rack undergoes unparalleled testing in the heart of tundra country – meaning, if it survives in Wisconsin, it will thrive wherever your compass leads. When it comes to durability, versatility and carrying capacity, the SuperClamp 4-bike packs a punch in its light, 63 lb package. In fact, the SuperClamp is 40% lighter than similar platform hitch racks, yet is guaranteed to last a lifetime thanks to its tough steel construction. Load it up with mountain bikes, electric bikes, kid's bikes, road bikes, insert-any-bike-type-here bike, and the SuperClamp will carry them safely to their destination. No matter where your bike wants to go, the SuperClamp 4-bike is up for the challenge. - Rock-solid dual hooks provide unmatched security, and never touches the bike's frame. - Brawny, yet lightweight – designed to carry two bikes on a single bar for a footprint that is both compact and able to carry up to 4 bikes of any type (190 lb total). - Load 'em up! Crafted to haul a wide variety and combination of bikes. - Tilting feature allows access to rear of vehicle, even when fully loaded (your dog will thank you), and folds up when not in use. - Functional, eye-pleasing design that looks good on any car and features integrated locks, reflectors and of course - a bottle opener.
The Saris Freedom SuperClamp's innovative front and rear wheel hooks completely eliminate frame contact while providing the most secure hold of any tray-style rack on the market. The SuperClamp holds four bikes and its tilting base allows access to the rear of your vehicle. With an integrated lock and arms that ratchet into place to simplify loading and unloading, the Saris Freedom SuperClamp loves to protect your bikes as much as you love to ride them.
Features - CustomAdjust Bar Height provides maximum carrying versatility for easy loading, carrying and storage - Integrated AirTrip bar technology redirects airflow for superior aerodynamics - WindDiffuser technology disturbs airflow to reduce noise and drag for improved fuel economy - Included tool-free load stops help secure oversized loads - Installation requires no cutting or drilling and only limited assembly - SecureLock locks the rack to the truck with four One-Key lock cylinders (included) Tech Specs - Dimensions: 16 x 71 x 29 in - Maximum load: 450 lb/204 kg. Please also check the maximum roof load capacity of your vehicle.
Add even more cargo space to your pickup with Thule's Xsporter Pro Multi-Height Aluminum Truck Rack. This system attaches to the sides of the pickup bed, creating a whole other level of gear storage and rack options. Superior aerodynamics reduce drag and improve your fuel efficiency while Thule's WindDiffuser technology offers super quiet on-the-road performance. All-aluminum construction resists rust and provides high strength, so you'll get a lifetime of hard use out of this rack. The system also includes four matching lock cylinders to secure your gear.
Thule's EasyFold XT is a fully foldable, compact, and easy-to-use hitch-mounted bike rack for all types of bikes. - Easy mounting of bikes through detachable bike arms with lockable - Thule AcuTight torque limiter knobs that "click" when optimal torque is reached - Fully foldable for convenient mounting, handling, and storage - Wheel straps with adjustable pump buckles for fastening wheels. (Optional XXL Wheel Strap kit to fit longer wheelbases and tires up to 4.7") - High load capacity enabling transport of e-bikes and heavy mountain bikes - Easy trunk access even with bikes mounted, thanks to smart foot pedal tilt - Foldable bike loading ramp integrates into rack for convenient storage (included) - Large distance between wheel holders enabling transport of sturdy bikes with large wheel bases - Ergonomic transport of the bike rack thanks to the integrated carrying handles - Lock your bikes to the bike rack and your bike rack to the receiver (locks included) - Thule Snug-Tite receiver lock virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
Ultra premium lift assist carrier reduces up to 40lbs of a kayak's weight and allows side of vehicle loading, unloading, and strapping. Features - Gas struts lift and lower 40lbs or 90% of the kayaks weight - Load and unload kayaks at waist level, at the side of the vehicle for greater convenience and safety - Double extending arms lower the kayak up to 40" for faster loading and unloading - Corrosion-resistant kayak cradles expand to fit wide kayaks - 8 touch points of padded support for maximum protection for your kayak - Aluminum, double coated steel construction for corrosion resistance delivers a longer product life - Includes all straps to transport 1 kayak - Accommodates kayaks up to 36" wide and 75 lbs Technical specifications - Load capacity Water Crafts: 1 kayak - Fits Aero Profile: Yes - Fits SquareBar: Yes - Lockable: Yes - One Key System compatible: Yes - Factory rack mounting hardware included: No - Carrying type: Lift Assist
With years of experience and feedback, Kuat overhauled every feature and streamlined the look while maintaining the spirit of its predecessor. A re-designed pivot system with foot assist will endure a lifetime of abuse. Adjustable cradles allow for fast bike fit adjustments. Individual bike cable locks are longer, more durable, and easier to use. Holds bikes with up to 4.8-inch tires ensure a true fit for any bike in your stable. Updated ratchet arm creates an intuitive release and a more stable tow. The ground-up re-design of the Trail Doc work stand delivers a pro level feel. These are only the highlights, resulting from 3 years of extensive development, making the NV 2.0 the most advanced hitch rack on the planet. - Adjustable front tire cradle system - Re-designed pivot with optional foot assist - Fully integrated cable locks - Trail Doc included - Front tire ratchet design with an intuitive release - Rear tire strap features a co-molded strap to protect wheels - No-tool install with hand tight hitch cam system - Premium gloss metallic powder with water transferred logos - Hitch lock included - 2 Bike capacity up to 60 lbs. each - Holds wheelbases up to 48-inch, and tires as large as 4.8-inch with use of the Phat Bike Kit - Fits 20-inch to 29-inch tires - Wheel adapter needed for 20-24-inch tires - Available in both 2-inch & 1.25-inch hitch sizes - Dedicated 2-inch model is able to carry up to 4 bikes with optional NV 2.0 Add-On
Recumbent riders, rejoice! This rack's made just for you. Sunlite's Recumbent Hitch Rack mounts easily to your vehicle's 2-inch receiver and holds two recumbent bikes (up to 74-inch wheelbase) for your next road trip. The adjustable wheel holders make mounting your bike a snap, and they keep your recumbent stable during transport. Padded top clamps provide even more stability while protecting your frame, and the no-wobble hitch system ensures the rack stays right where it should even on bumpy roads. When you're not using the rack, it folds up flat against the car, and if you need to access your vehicle's cargo space, the Recumbent Hitch Rack tilts down and out of the way easily.
Premium platform hitch bike carrier delivers maximum strength, security, and user friendliness. - Easy to install and remove the rack with the tool-free AutoAttach system - Carrier easily folds when not in use and tilts away from vehicle for rear access due to the HitchSwitch lever - Lock bikes to the rack and secure the rack to the receiver with the integrated cable lock and lock knob - Eliminate bike interference by adjusting side to side to create generous spacing between bike mounts - Secure bikes quickly without frame contact with the frame-free ratcheting arm - Ideal for carbon frames, mountain, downhill, and fat bikes as it fits 20-29" wheels and up to 5" tires without adapters - Max number of bikes: 2 - Load capacity: 120 lb - Max bike weight: 60 lb - Dimensions: 54 x 15 x 43 in - Folded dimensions: 54.7 x 22.5 x 33.8 in - Weight: 51 lb - Distance between bikes: 12.5 in
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Thule's premium Trail carrier basket combines exclusive design with high quality materials. Its multiple integrated and innovative functions are intuitive to use and provide an incredibly versatile platform for adventure. The Trail features a flat cargo area with eight adjustable tie-down loops to secure your gear. Thule's T-track channels are integrated into the front and rear of the rack to mount bike carriers, ski racks, and other accessories. The Trail mounts to all Thule rack systems, as well as round bars and most factory racks.
Kuat's NV 2.0 Base is loaded with features that make it one of the most equipped platform racks on the planet. This darkened brute features Kuat's foot lever pivot release, adjustable cradles for increased bike fit, integrated cable locks, a hand-tight cam system, and a ballistic black powder coat that will stand up to years of abuse. - Adjustable front tire cradle system - Re-designed pivot with optional foot assist - Fully integrated cable locks and hitch lock included - Front tire ratchet with an intuitive release - Rear tire strap features a co-molded strap to protect wheels - No-tool install with hand tight hitch cam system - Premium matte powder coat - 2 Bike capacity up to 60 lbs. each - Holds wheelbases up to 48-inch and tires as large as 4.8-inch - Available in both 2-inch & 1.25-inch hitch sizes - Dedicated 2-inch model is able to carry up to 4 bikes with optional NV Add-On 2.0 Base
42" HARDTOP TRACK KIT. Kit includes: - SkyLine Towers - Landing Pad #1 - Medium CoreBar (60") - Tracks with capnut hardware Technical Specs - Weight: 21.56 lbs
DrTray is the ultimate tray rack for your hitch. It can easily handle road, mountain, and fat-tire bikes with up to 5" tires. Bike clearance is top notch, with 18" between the trays. To make it even better, the bike tray spacing can be adjusted tool-free while the bikes are loaded, virtually eliminating any issues with bike-to-bike interference. The ergonomic remote tilt lever is intuitive to use and allows quick access to the rear of the vehicle as well as a convenient carrying handle. Its locking SpeedKnob delivers simple and secure vehicle attachment, and exceptional bike theft protection is built in with a burly SKS cable lock system. Plus, DrTray is adaptable – add an EZ+1 to carry a third bike! - Weighs in at only 34 pounds– the lightest rack in its class. (2" receiver Model only) - Securely carries 26" to 29" wheels and tires up to 5" wide - Unrivaled spacing between bikes - up to 18" between each bike - Tool-free adjustment while bikes are loaded minimizes the potential for bike-to-bike interference - Easy-to-use remote tilt lever and lightweight, aluminum design makes raising and lowering the rack a breeze - Tool-free locking SpeedKnob for a secure and easy install to your vehicle - Extra burly SKS cable lock system for each bike secures both wheels and frame - Add the EZ+1 and carry a third bike (2" receiver model only, sold separately) TECHNICAL SPECS - Weight: 34.00 lbs - Dimensions: L 16.00" x W 54.00" x H 11.50"
Grocery-getter. Luggage machine. Move master. Whatever nickname your vehicle has, chances are you picked a car with all that storage space for a reason. And now you can add the Glide EX 5-bike hitch rack to the hauling equation without compromising your vehicle's functionality. Simply push the trigger to release the rack, glide away and boom – hatch access. When you're done the same amount of (non) effort glides the rack upright and you're good to go. It's the same one-button, one-step, one-motion movement for when the hitch rack is fully loaded and when it's not. Plus, the Glide EX is decked out with our low-profile bike hold downs and best-in-class ratchet straps. These hold downs carefully cradle your bike and can be easily adjusted to fit a wide range of bicycles. Once bikes are loaded, Saris' ratchet straps snugly and speedily fasten your bike to the rack so you can get where you need to be. The result, a bike carrier that's ready for any outing on a moment's notice. - Hello Hatch Access! One-step. One-button. One-step hatch accesses, with or without bikes. - Hanging hitch bike rack transports as many as 5 bikes, up to 30 lb. per bike. - Light and centered: bike weight evenly distributed for smooth operation and aluminum construction makes for a light and durable bike rack. - Complete integrated security: locks the rack to the car and the bikes to the rack. - Designed to be used with 2-inch hitch receivers only. - Hanging hitch style bike rack - Carries 5 bikes, up to 30 lb. each. - One-button glide action provides instant access to rear of vehicle, both with bikes loaded and without. - Innovative four-bar linkage system: centers bike mass for smooth, glide-action away from vehicle. - No assembly needed - Rack weight: 37 lb - Bike hold downs are easy to use and quick to load. - Best-in-class ratchet straps speedily fasten bike to the rack. - Integrated locking cable secures bikes to the rack. - Locking hitch pin secures rack to the car. - Designed to be used with 2-inch hitch receivers only. - Built and tested to outlive the elements.
The BackStage is the first platform rack that offers full access to the rear of the vehicle. Either empty or with one or two bikes loaded, the rack can be swung to the passenger side for full access to the rear of the car. Perfect for camping, #vanlife, dog owners or anyone that needs full access to the back of the car. RockyMounts tested on RVs, Sprinters, and Chevy Suburbans — the cantilevered arm swings out 41" so it works with all cars and trucks. - Fits tires up to 5.0", bikes up to 48" wheelbase, wheel diameter 20"-29" - 3" of side-to-side tray adjustment avoids seat to handlebar interference - 13" spacing between bikes allows clearance for all fat bikes, including those with Bluto forks and 197mm rear spacing - 50lb max weight per bike with Add On (150lb max) - No bike frame contact - Compatible with MonoRail Swing and 2" MonoRail - Lifetime warranty
The Apex Swing Away rack carries up to four bikes safely and easily thanks to Thule's RDT cradles and No-Sway cages that hold fast and prevent bike-to-bike contact. Its higher mast and arced design give you greater ground clearance for peace of mind on bumpy roads. Plus, the arms fold down for storage when not in use, and the whole rack swings out of the way for ultra-easy vehicle access. There's even an integrated cable that locks your bikes and a Snug-Tite hitch lock that virtually eliminates rack movement and provides extra security for your rack.
Transport all types of bikes with Saris' Freedom 4-Bike hitch rack. Its innovative design adjusts to fit most bikes and sizes, including kids' and even some recumbents, thanks to the adjustability of its center upright supports. It uses quick-adjust trays and ratcheting straps to secure four bikes of up to 35 pounds each, and loading is made easy by the low tray height. The center upright supports even tilt down to allow trunk access.
The Saris Spare Tire SuperClamp is more than just a fun tongue-twister -- it's an excellent way to use your existing spare tire to carry your bike. Even better that the rack has no frame contact on your bike, securely holding the bike by the wheels. - Rack adjusts to fit various spare tire locations (left, right, center). - Easy to load up to 2 bikes (35 lbs/bike). - Rack does not touch the bike frame. - Rack-integrated locking cable ensure bike security. - Carries 2 bikes (35 lbs/bike). - Preassembled. - Fits all bikes. - No frame contact design. - Adjustable, locking arms. - Rack-integrated locking cable. - Ratcheting arms pivot on case hardened brackets. - Lightweight at 36 lbs.
You're cruising down the road with your collection of bikes and make a pit stop to top off the tank. While at the gas station you want to grab a snack from the back cooler and let Rover out for a well…you know. You walk around to the back of your vehicle and realize that you need to unload all these bikes to get access to the hatch. Sorry, Rover. You're out of luck. Now what if we told you there was a better way? An easier way. A hitch bike rack that lets you access the rear of the car in one step – both with bikes and without. Born in Saris' innovative labs in Madison, Wisconsin, the Glide EX does exactly this thanks to one-step glide action. Simply push the trigger to release the rack, and boom – hatch access. When you're done, the same amount of (non) effort glides the hitch rack upright. Then you're good to go, and Rover is too. Featuring easy-to-load bike hold downs, best-in-class ratchet straps and integrated locks, you can speedily fasten your bikes to the Glide EX and know they're secure as you head toward your next adventure. - Convenient, one-step access to the back of the car - fully loaded with bikes or not. - Innovative four-bar linkage system controls the center of mass, creating a smooth, glide-action away from the vehicle. - Hanging hitch bike rack transports as many as 4 bikes, up to 35 lb. per bike. - Complete integrated security: locks the rack to the car and the bikes to the rack. - Style points: your choice of standard black, head-turning bronze and sapphire blue. - Hanging hitch style bike rack - Carries 4 bikes, up to 35 lb. each. - One-button glide action provides instant access to rear of vehicle, both with bikes loaded and without. - Innovative four-bar linkage system: centers bike mass for smooth, glide-action away from vehicle. - No assembly needed - Rack weight: 37 lb - Bike hold downs are easy to use and quick to load. - Best-in-class ratchet straps speedily fasten bike to the rack. - Integrated locking cable secures bikes to the rack. - Locking hitch pin secures rack to the car. - Universal hitch: fits 1 ¼" and 2" hitches out of the box. - Built and tested to outlive the elements.
Rockymount's SplitRail is a lightweight, expandable-platform hitch rack that carries up to four bicycles. Made of 6063 aluminum and chromoly steel, the SplitRail weighs a category-leading 44 pounds and features adjustable trays to allow optimal fit between loaded bikes. - The SplitRail uses a ratcheting arm to secure bikes without contacting their frames. The system is fast and easy to use and works with almost any bike–including those with non-traditional frames. It accommodates bikes with wheel diameters between 20 and 29 inches, and tire widths of up to 3.2 inches. - The SplitRail's bike trays can be laterally offset by four inches to avoid seat and handlebar interference, and it comes with an integrated cable lock system that allows each bike to be locked individually. A locking hitch pin (included) keeps the rack itself secured to the vehicle. It also features a wall mount for convenient home storage. - The 2-inch receiver SplitRail carries two bikes/120 pounds standard, and expands with single bike add-on trays (sold separately) to handle three or four bikes. Its maximum weight capacity when carrying four bikes is 160 pounds, or 40 pounds per bike. - The 1.25-inch receiver SplitRail carries a maximum of two bikes weighing up to 120 pounds, or 60 pounds per bike.
Yakima's FourTimer hauls 4 bikes of virtually any style, from children's bikes to big DH bikes to fat bikes. • Transport four bikes regardless of frame design, suspension or wheel size • Ideal for fat bikes, kids' bikes, and fenders • Secures bike by the frame with padded arms • Low tray height for quick and easy loading and unloading of bikes • Folds down with bikes loaded for rear-of-vehicle access. Folds up when not in use • Easily converts into 2-bike carrier
Load up the family or riding buddies with Yakima's FullSwing Hitch Rack. This 4-bike rack has all the bells and whistles, from easy-to-use bike fastening ZipStrips to the fully padded arms. It also swings away with one touch, for easy access to the rear of your vehicle whenever you need. •Swings away with bikes loaded to provide ultimate access to vehicle. •No garage required with the single bolt assembly. We've made it really easy and even included the wrench. •Tool-free SpeedKnob quickly tightens and locks the rack to your car. •AutoPin automatically positions and secures the rack into the hitch receiver. •Zero-hassle ZipStrips secure your bike to the rack (we've thrown in a few extras for the glove compartment). •Anti-sway cradles eliminate bike-to-bike contact. •Fully padded arms for the ultimate in bike protection. •Unique 3D mast design with glossy black finish. •Comes with fully integrated security. Locks bike to rack and rack to vehicle with included Same Key System Lock (SKS). •Enjoy a cold one with the Yakima signature bottle opener. •Fits 2-inch hitch receivers only •Carries up to 4 bikes.
Fast, secure, and easy to use, the HoldUp EVO is built to handle new bike standards, like fat tires and boost hubs, but it easily carries the classics too. The StrongArm hook secures the bikes at their wheels, protecting carbon frames and painted surfaces. Tilt the rack with bikes loaded for quick rear-of-vehicle access using the new easy to reach tilt lever and KickStart foot pedal. The super-simple locking SpeedKnob makes install a tool-free breeze and included SKS bike locks keep your mind at ease. - Hitch mounted tray rack that loads quickly and carries two bikes without frame contact - NEW Easy-access tilt mechanism and KickStart foot pedal make raising and lowering the rack a breeze, even with bikes loaded - NEW Tool-free locking SpeedKnob makes installation and removal fast, easy and secure - StrongArm hook secures bike at wheels, protecting painted surfaces and carbon frames - Easily adjust trays to reduce bike-to-bike interference - Fits most bikes, including fat-tire, mountain, road, hybrid, women's specific, BMX, kids' bikes, & E-bikes under 50 lbs. - Accommodates disc brakes, through axles, boost hubs, and full suspension bikes - Fits 20-inch to 29-inch wheel sizes and tires up to 5" wide - Integrated SKS (Same Key System) locks included for added bike security - Available in two sizes: 1.25-inch hitch receivers & 2-inch hitch receivers - Carry four bikes – just add the HoldUp EVO +2 (compatible with 2-inch version only)
The all-new aluminum Sherpa 2.0 resets the standard for user-friendly adventure. Folding tire cradles create an abundance of clearance while Kuat's foot-actuated pivot lever lets you bask in the glory of carrying a bike or eating a breakfast burrito while unfolding your rack at the same time. With features designed around your lifestyle, this lightweight rack is as easy to take off as it is to leave on. - Re-designed pivot with optional foot assist - Semi-integrated bike lock - Front tire ratchet design with an intuitive release - Rear tire cradle features a co-molded strap to protect wheels - Folding front cradle adds space between rack and vehicle - No-tool install with hand tight hitch cam system - Gloss metallic powder available in 3 colors - Low profile arced design delivers an amazing look - 2 Bike capacity up to 40 lbs. each - Holds wheelbases up to 47-inch and tires as large as 3-inch - Increased spacing between bikes to 14-inch - Lightweight platform rack design as low as 32lbs (assembled) - Available in both 2-inch & 1.25-inch hitch sizes
With its robust construction, eye-catching style and compact design that carries both bikes on a single bar, the SuperClamp is your bike's new BFF. This lightweight – yet mighty – platform hitch rack is ready to hit the road at a moment's notice. Whether you're hauling eBikes, beefy mountain bikes, your prized TT rig, or an assortment of bicycles, the SuperClamp's dual shepherd's hooks promise all bikes a truly secure ride without touching the bike's frame. And thanks to the SuperClamp's tilting feature, no more unloading bikes to let the dog out of the back. Simply tilt down and release the hounds. Top it all off with integrated locks, a built-in bottle opener and head-turning reflectors, the SuperClamp 2-bike is proof that you can have your cake and eat it too. - Fastest loading bike rack around thanks to the dual wheel-clamping hooks (bonus: no frame contact). - Lightweight, yet mighty! Weighs only 35 lb, and is rugged enough to carry 2 bikes, up to 60 lb each. - Features integrated locks and reflectors for extra security and visibility, day and night. - Open Sesame! Tilting feature allows hatch access, even when fully loaded, and folds up when not in use. - Sleek and compact design holds 2 bikes on a single bar.
The perfect combination of form and function, the Vagabond X increases your vehicle's load capacity by a staggering 160 pounds – and that can include up to two bikes with 9mm skewers. With locking mounts, two 9mm skewers and the capacity to accommodate even larger loads with the Xtender, this Vagabond pulls its weight and more. Includes all the functionality of the Vagabond to get your bikes and gear on the road with ease, and we dare you to find a better-looking roof basket on the market. A bit showier than the original, the Vagabond X features locking mounts. - Locking mounts provided - 2 integrated 9mm front skewer mounts - 160lb Load capacity - 2 Bike - 50 lb max for each - Silver decals on front and side - Ability to add an extension (Xtender) making the rack 73" long - 41" x 52" x 7" - Mounts to most factory and aftermarket roof bars
54" HARDTOP TRACK KIT. Kit includes: - SkyLine Towers - Landing Pad #1 - Medium CoreBar (60") - Tracks with capnut hardware Technical Specs - Weight: 22.00 lbs
The Apex 5-bike rack carries your bikes safely and easily thanks to Thule's RDT cradles and No-Sway cages that hold fast and prevent bike-to-bike contact. Its higher mast and arced design give you greater ground clearance for peace of mind on bumpy roads. Plus, the arms fold down for storage when not in use, and the whole rack tilts out of the way for easy vehicle access. There's even an integrated cable that locks your bikes and a Snug-Tite hitch lock that virtually eliminates rack movement and provides extra security for your rack.
Transport your rides and save your back, too, with Hollywood's Sport Rider rack that carries up to four bicycles. Simply set any bike into the wheel holders (that are nice and low for easy bike mounting), then slide the padded universal clamp over the frames to secure the bikes. This great rack also includes Hollywood's No-Wobble system that prevents rack sway and holds your bikes steady even when the road is less than ideal. For even more convenience, the Sport Rider is designed as a 2+2, so you can use it as either a 4-bike or 2-bike rack. And, it folds down when not in use for easy transport, storage, and cargo door access. - Capacity: Four Bikes/180 lbs (max. 45 lbs per bike) - Hitch Size: 2-inch only - Not to be used on any trailer, fifth wheel, or towed vehicle
Thule's Raceway Platform 2 Bike rack perfectly marries the stability and security of a platform-style rack with the simplicity and ease-of-use that only a trunk rack affords. The two bike trays mean that your prized rides are rock solid and sway free as you drive down the road. Adjustable rubberized clamps keep the bikes separate, so they don't knock into each other. Thule's FitDial adjustment makes fitting this rack to your car a breeze, and when it's time to park the car, this rack folds down flat for convenient storage. The Raceway attaches to your vehicle with SureTight ratcheting locking cables for maximum security, strength, and ease of use.
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the new theme for photo friday is: "What I Found"
thinking about how to approch it lead to a zen-like question: how to look for the things we don't expect, the ones we find without searching, without even knowing that they are out there somewhere.
like last friday, when i took photos while strolling through the city, and later put this collage together, some moments are constant, some fleeting. and for each, taking a picture came from the impulse to capture that moment before it slips away:
more about that afternoon in the city, and time and moments, in the post below:
288 hours, or: fleeting moments, mind maps, life archives, and the time we have
the whole theme of finding also made me think of this curious parallel in phrasing:
- to find something
- to find something interesting
and one more find:
a tree pointing at the sun, and the camera capturing it like in a photoshopped effect version:
for more photo finds, visit photo friday and see what all the photographers found


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#67 Elizabeth Hamilton
Poster Caption: With his marriage to Elizabeth Schuyler in 1780, Alexander Hamilton joined one of the wealthiest, most socially prominent families in New York and Elizabeth became the wife of a man widely recognized as a brilliant and patriotic rising star. Elizabeth would survive her husband by fifty years. She spent those decades doing charitable work and striving to preserve Hamilton's reputation and legacy. She co-founded and helped direct New York's first private orphanage, and in 1848 she and Dolley Madison raised funds to build the Washington Monument. (Mrs. Alexander Hamilton by Ralph Earl, 1787. Courtesy of the Museum of the City of New York)
These posters are 22" x 30", full color, and printed on a semi-gloss white stock. Each one features a caption that places the image in historical context.


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YAMA explores the mythology associated with mountains inspired by the pagan and animist rituals practiced among the mountains of Tohoku, Japan. Created with the dancers of Scottish Dance Theatre, YAMA is an awe-inspiring piece that gathers energy as it grows with echoes of shamanic strangeness. Jalet's hypnotic choreography, and the tangled ensemble of exceptional dancers leaves a tingle and stain under the skin.
Profound, powerful and hugely demanding..
★★★★ The Herald
An extraordinarily clever work with each theatrical element perfectly balanced
mesmerising brilliance
★★★★★ The Skinny
visually captivating…
★★★★The Scotsman
A force to be reckoned with…..nothing short of stunning
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At Tom´s Studio all classes upon request are recorded and are available for download in your student folder.
File transfers between computers do take a lot of time so please feel free to stream your class and go back through all the exercises knowledge and skills we have given you .
In each individual folder you will find a:
A pdf with the all individual class outcomes
All mpeg recordings of in class work
All mp3 files, backing tracks that have been used during the student´s training
Charts and Scores
Jpeg images of scales, chords , arpeggios.
Class timetable
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Seven Springs, PA (February 3, 2013) – The Burton US Open Snowboarding Qualifiers presented by MINI concluded today after two incredible days of slopestyle and halfpipe competition at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. At the event, the six best men and three women per discipline earned a coveted spot to compete against some the world's best riders at the iconic 32nd annual Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships in Vail, Colorado from March 3rd – March 8th, 2014, as well as valuable 4star World Snowboard Tour points and a piece of the $20,000 prize purse.
Under foggy, drizzly skies, top men and women put down some big runs during the halfpipe competition yesterday and will join the winners from Saturday's bluebird slopestyle event in Vail.
rider: Gabe Ferguson
Men's Halfpipe Results:
1. Chase Josey USA US SNOWBOARDING 97.2
2. Ikkou Anai JPN GUSH 95.8
3. Gabe Ferguson USA ANON OPTICS 90.2
4. Shuhei Sato JPN 686 87.2
5. Joseph Mensch USA CARLETON COLLECTION 86.3
6. Nathan Jacobson USA FLOW 84.7
*Winning run: Michalchuk, Frontside Double 1080, Cab 1080, Crippler 720, Method, Frontside 900.
Women's Halfpipe Results:
1. Summer Fenton USA ZEAL OPTICS 90.7
2. Calynn Irwin CAN BURTON 83.0
3. Kelly Berger USA SMITH 82.0
*Winning run: Backside 540, Frontside Air, Air to Fakie, Switch Backside 540, Cab 360, Frontside 720.
Men's Slopestyle Results:
1. Zach Normandin USA VOLCOM 93.7
2. Brandon Davis USA NEFF 92.3
3. Tyler Nicholson CAN LIB TECHNOLOGIES 91.5
4. Max Eberhardt CAN ONEILL 90.3
5. Brett Moody USA DC 89.5
6. Gabe Ferguson USA ANON OPTICS 88.7
Winning run: Frontside Lipslide, Boardslide, Frontside 540, Cab 900 Double Cork, Backside 1080 Double Cork.
Women's Slopestyle Results:
1. Asami Hirono JPN BILLABONG 92.7
2. Charlotte Van Gils NED SINNER 90.7
3. Audrey McManiman CAN ANON OPTICS 86.2
*Winning run: 50/50 frontside 180, Half Cab, Backside 360, Frontside 720 Stalefish.
New for this year, the US Open Qualifiers also featured a juniors heat for kids 13 and under for both slopestyle and halfpipe. For the full list of results, click here.
Guests at Seven Springs had no shortage of excitement during the US Open Qualifiers weekend. In addition to watching world-class snowboarding, visitors attended the Burton Mountain Festival, which offered riders a full day of on-snow activities, including free Burton 2014 product demos, music, and a travelling Riglet park designed for the smallest snowboarders. In the Sponsor Village, spectators also took photos at MINI's photobooth and played the Spin to Win game for a chance to win a Burton snowboard, played games by Paul Mitchell, and enjoyed samples from Mountain Dew, Bear Naked and Chipotle. And on Saturday, February 1st, the 'Party in Your Park' finals, a park and rail contest, took place in the all-new Industrial Parkway at Seven Springs. The competition showcased some progressive urban riding with Benjamin Milan taking first place, a cash prize and an invite to the Burton Rail Days in Tokyo, Japan later this year.
A special thank you to all of our sponsors: MINI, Mountain Dew®, Paul Mitchell, Bear Naked, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Seven Springs, and the World Snowboard Tour.
For anyone who missed the live webcast, highlights of winning runs, full webcast replays, contest recaps and more are here. Also be sure to follow the hashtag #BurtonUSOpen and check your local listings to watch the 30-minute highlight show on FOX Sports 2 on February 27th at 7:30pm EST.


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University of Miami
Miami Hurricanes make the Women's NIT
It turns out there is a South Florida college basketball team in the postseason, after all. The University of Miami women's team found out Monday night that it received an automatic bid to the 64-team Women's National Invitational Tournament.
UM will play host to Stetson in the first round Thursday at a time to be determined.
As the highest-rated Atlantic Coast Conference team not to make the NCAA Tournament, the Hurricanes received the conference's automatic bid to the WNIT. Miami finished in eighth place with a 16-14 record and an 8-8 league record.
"I think it's just a phenomenal statement to the quality of our program, to the support that we have from our administration and on campus that we are in our fifth straight postseason,'' said UM coach Katie Meier. "Especially with this team that a lot of people doubted, and didn't expect to even have a .500 record, to have a winning season, be .500 in the ACC and to get the automatic bid — that's something we're very excited about and we hope to make a deep run.''


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Making the Flying Sikh's Biopic
By Preetika Rana and Aarti Virani
Click here to read an interview with Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar, who plays Milkha Singh in the film.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra says he'll never forget the day he received a signed contract from Milkha Singh, granting him the rights to make a film about the athlete's life.
Mr. Mehra had couriered the contract to Mr. Singh's home. A blank space was left for Mr. Singh to add a fee for the rights. A week later, the film's producer came to Mr. Mehra's office with the contract, and suggested he take a look.
"Very reluctantly, I opened the contract. There, in tiny font, was a one rupee marked against the sum," Mr. Mehra said in a recent interview. "I was overcome by a wave of emotion."
"Bhaag Milkha Bhaag," Hindi for "Run Milkha Run," opens in cinemas Friday. The movie tries to look beyond "The Flying Sikh" sobriquet that has defined Mr. Singh for nearly half a century. His tale is both tragic and uplifting. After witnessing the murder of his family when he was 12 years old, Mr. Singh went on to become India's greatest track athlete.
"Milkha Singh is a forgotten hero," said Mr. Mehra in another interview with India Real Time in New York.
Here are edited excerpts from the interviews:
The Wall Street Journal: What inspired you to tell Milkha Singh's story?
Mr. Mehra: I dig films out from my subconscious. Growing up, I was a sportsman of sorts – it's how I was introduced to the legend of Milkha Singh. I chanced upon his autobiography in 2009. I soon went to see him in Chandigarh, where we spoke for two hours.
WSJ: What did he say?
Mr. Mehra: He said to me, 'Son, a lot people have come to me with big offers and huge numbers. But all I really want is to see a turnaround in sports in India. Can you help me do that?' He went on to talk about his lost childhood. How, as a young boy of 12, just a few months before India's independence in 1947, he witnessed the massacre of his entire family.
His passion for sport and the tragic tale of his childhood deeply moved me. I was in tears. To honor his words and in a bid to push sport in India, we decided to use profits from the film to set up a sporting foundation for Milkha Singh, one which helps train budding athletes.
WSJ: What was the most challenging part of shooting the film?
Mr. Mehra: The film is set in an era when I wasn't even born. So the toughest part of shooting a biopic was understanding how people would react to events that played out at the time.
Every time I was in doubt, I would close my eyes and think of how my mum would react. What would my mother do if she someone proposed her four decades ago? Would she scorn, blush, or simply vanish? How my characters respond in the film is based on my understanding of how my parents or relatives, who belonged to that era, would respond.
WSJ: It's rumored you were searching for a lesser-known Bollywood actor to cast as Milkha Singh. How did Farhan Akhtar land the part?
Mr. Mehra: I think a small voice inside me screamed, 'Milkha' with Farhan. At a recent press conference in London, he confessed that within 10 minutes of me narrating the story to him, every bone in his body told him to say yes to the role. When I approached him, I didn't say, 'We're making a movie and it's going be a huge hit.' I think my passion for the subject matter came through very naturally. I didn't want to go for a very known face because I was afraid that if I did, audiences would just see their favorite actor and not Milkha Singh. I'm not condoning Bollywood's dependence on big stars; it's the nature of the beast. The economics of a film often work around a superstar. But the stories I tell don't.
WSJ: How would you describe your directing style?
Mr. Mehra: I work very instinctively. For example, we found the actor who plays young Milkha just one month before our shoot began, after auditioning over 3,000 kids. We were on location in Ferozepur when our caterer stopped by with lunch. His 12-year-old son walked in with him and looked the part to me. And it worked out. We were constantly improvising as we shot and rewriting the script accordingly. The scene that features Milkha and his younger self running simultaneously, for example, was the result of improvisation.
WSJ: Your first job out of college was selling vacuum cleaners?
Mr. Mehra: Oh, yes. I was born into a lower middle class family where the norm was to contribute to the family kitty as soon as one graduated from college. I didn't land myself a fancy job straight out of college, so I started by selling vacuum cleaners for Eureka Forbes. In fact, my parents were celebrating when they first heard about it.
WSJ: How did the shift to Bollywood happen?
Mr. Mehra: Over an evening of drinks! A bunch of friends had gotten together and happened to introduce me to an art director, who at the time was planning to open an advertising agency. 'The Japanese are moving into India,' he had said to me, sensing a business opportunity when automobile firms like Toyota, Mitsubishi and Massa ventured into the Indian market. We started off by making short documentaries and ad films for them. I found my true calling making these. A couple of years later, I moved to Mumbai, where I started my own advertising agency, and gradually shifted to making films.
WSJ: Your movies, including 'Aks,' 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Delhi-6' are an eclectic mix, is there a genre you're especially comfortable with?
Mr. Mehra: I don't believe in being slotted in. Even terms like 'out-of-the-box' or 'maverick' feel like slots to me. I've always had a thirst for taking India to the world stage. Because the idea of India moves me a lot, it must show in my work. There's nothing else; no rocket science and no agenda. But I can't restrict myself to one particular genre.
I'd like to be associated with opening new doors for Indian cinema. We took Rang De Basanti to Australia, building a market and distribution system for Indian movies there. I'd love to do the same thing in South America someday. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag will be released in Pakistan on the same day it's released in India. I'm hoping my film can contribute to the revival of cinema there. Did you know Milkha Singh was given his famous nickname "The Flying Sikh" by former Pakistani president General Ayub Khan?
WSJ: Has Milkha Singh seen "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?"
Mr. Mehra: He saw it with me about three weeks ago. I can't even begin to imagine what he felt. He squeezed my hand a couple of times while watching, you could see he was reliving some very dark memories. He didn't even ask to see the script beforehand. I gave him a beginning, middle and end. He simply said, 'You got it right.'
Follow India Real Time on Twitter @indiarealtime.
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Howard S. Fisher - City Treasurer of Beverly Hills
Howard S. Fisher is a Beverly Hills tax and business attorney, specializing in planning, transactions and litigation. Through his practice and studies he has developed an intimate understanding of finance, investing and accounting - and cultivated an acute sense of asking the right questions.
Howard has presented more than a hundred lectures on tax and business subjects throughout the United States and on four continents. He has authored dozens of articles.
He studied at the American College In Paris, is a graduate of the University of Southern California, received his J.D. from Southwestern University, he also received a LL.B., with honors from the University of Cambridge in England, and engaged in post graduate studies at Harvard University Law School (PIL).
He is a graduate of Beverly Hills High School (class of 1969), is a past chair of the Planning Commission and Public Works Commission, he served on the Traffic And Parking Commission, and he was on the Mass-transit and the General Plan Committees. He is a graduate of Team Beverly Hills and C.E.R.T. He's been on the board of the Southwest Homeowners Association, a Cub Scout leader of B.H. Troop 100, was a board member of Temple Emanuel, and is the president of the Beverly Hills Bar Association (2017).
He has been married to Francine since 1976. She is a dental hygienist who has worked in Beverly Hills for near 44 years. His sons are graduates of Beverly Vista and Beverly Hills High School. His son Alexander attended the University of Michigan, received his J.D. and M.B.A. from Emory University, and is an attorney practicing with Howard. His son Merrick, an honors graduate from Boston University, in hospitality, and is now a celebrity nail designer and blogger, who lives in Beverly Hills.