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REALiS WUX5000 D Pro AV
The REALiS WUX5000 D is a high-performance WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution installation projector employing Canon's AISYS-enhanced LCOS technology and interchangeable Genuine Canon lenses to deliver spectacularly clear and rich images. This new model also offers 5000 lumens of brightness, ease of installation and maintenance, and powered lens shift which can be operated in both vertical and horizontal directions.
The REALiS WUX5000 D features a DICOM Simulation Mode which allows for the viewing of monochrome digital X-Rays, CAT Scans and MRI's with accurate color and precise detail. This special mode simulates the results of devices compliant with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Part 14 standard, making it the ideal large venue projector for those in the medical education and training fields.
Other features of this widescreen projector include an HDMI terminal (version 1.3 deep color) for projection of high-quality digital images and uncompressed 1080p video, as well as a built-in network connection (RJ-45) for remote network operation. The projector's expanded color space and advanced optics mean that the 5000 lumens of the REALiS WUX5000 D bring razor-sharp, brilliant results, without the need to 'over specify' the lumens required to compensate for loss in brightness typically associated with wide or long throw lenses.
The REALiS WUX5000 D is the perfect choice for installations in large settings which require high-resolution images with exceptional detail, clarity and contrast.
Canon's REALiS WUX5000 D brings true widescreen content to your large room installation in high resolution WUXGA. The fine detail delivers clarity to the furthest seat in a boardroom, conference room or lecture hall. Every element of an X-ray, CAT scan or MRI displayed can be viewed with precise detail. Compared to XGA projectors, the REALiS WUX5000 D's WUXGA resolution shows a significantly larger display area, delivering razor-sharp precision in projected images. This model allows the display of true widescreen screen 1080p content without compression, showing the true proportions of the source image on the screen just as it appears on your computer monitor.
Canon's renowned optical prowess combines the latest generation of our AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) Optical System with LCOS technology in the REALiS WUX5000 D. They come together to deliver brilliant, ultra-sharp images in almost any environment.
LCOS Technology
LCOS (Liquid Crystal On Silicon) has taken projectors to a whole new level. This technology means higher resolution images, seamless images with no flickering or "screen door" effect, quick image response for better looking moving images, smooth rendition of fine lines, seamless photo reproduction, sharp display of small text, and crisp blacks.
Circuitry around pixels obstructs some light.
Single Chip DLP
Shading represents tilting of mirrors.
Circuitry behind panels makes pixels appear closer.
AISYS Optical Engine
Canon takes the capability of LCOS technology to the next level by combining it with our proprietary and enhanced 4th generation AISYS Optical Engine. Covered by a Canon patent, this optical light engine achieves brightness and high contrast. AISYS has three components: the illumination system; the color separation and combination system; and the LCOS panels. Only Canon's innovative, breakthrough AISYS technology achieves the right balance of contrast, brightness and compact size to maximize the performance of LCOS.
Grid-like pixel pattern known as the "Screen Door Effect".
Lattice-free, seamless image when LCOS is combined with AISYS.
Single Chip DLP
Color breakup or the "rainbow effect" may appear in fast moving video.
Color appears crisp and sharp.
Brighter, truer color comes from the AC lamp system of the REALiS WUX5000 D and the AISYS Optical Engine. The colors on the screen have a more life-like depth thanks to the purity of red and green when compared with conventional DC lamps. In addition, this lamp system boasts an extended operating life, up to 3,000 hours.
LCOS technology combined with Canon's exclusive AISYS Optical Engine, the AC lamp system, and 5000 lumens make the REALiS WUX5000 D a superb high-performance installation projector like no other.
The new REALiS WUX5000 D features a DICOM Simulation image mode setting that allows the projector to simulate the results of devices compliant with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Part 14 standardized display function for display of grayscale images. Images such as X-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs that are typically displayed on DICOM compliant monitors can now be simulated via large projected images by the REALiS WUX5000 D. This new feature is recommended for use in medical schools for training and educational use only.
Project x-rays and other monochrome images with precise detail and clarity.
A built-in, easy to use calibration tool allows you to configure the projector to match the brightness of the environment in which the image is being displayed. With 21 steps of preset gamma adjustments, the new REALiS WUX5000 D gives you greater flexibility when calibrating the projector in the variable lighting conditions of your conference or classroom setting.
Built-in calibration tool has 21 steps of preset gamma adjustments.
The REALiS WUX5000 D projects an impressive 5000 lumens, delivering incredible image quality and brightness. The 1000:1 contrast ratio ensures deep blacks and bright whites. Pure, high contrast color reproduction creates images with crisp depth and dimension, ideally suited for conveying texture and materials. Color remains crisp, with superior color balance, perfect for presenting high quality visuals.
REALiS WUX5000 D Projector
Reproduces fine details and precise colors thanks to high brightness and high contrast.
The REALiS WUX5000 D projector gives you the choice of five new interchangeable Genuine Canon lenses. Canon is renowned for our expertise and achievement in lens design and construction - in fact the optical technology developed for our acclaimed EOS series of SLR cameras is reflected in the development of our projection lenses. The 1.5x Zoom Lens (RS-IL01ST), Long Focus Zoom Lens (RS-IL02LZ), Ultra Wide Angle Lens (RS-IL03WF), Ultra Long Focus Zoom Lens (RS-IL04UL), and the Short Focus Zoom Lens (RS-IL05WZ) can be attached to the REALiS WUX5000 D depending on the application.
A standout feature of these Genuine Canon lenses is their lack of brightness loss compared to lenses fitted to competitor's products. Why is that important? Because you will no longer need to 'over specify' brightness in order to compensate for loss, which is common with wide or long throw lenses. That can have a real impact on the price you pay for your installation projector.
All five lenses share the benefits of specifically designed aspherical lenses to minimize their total length. In fact, all five lenses are similar in size and fit in the same space on the projector. For temporary installations, such as those carried out by staging and or rental companies, the projector can be shipped in the same box with the lens already assembled.
The lens shift capability of all three lenses ably assists in allowing maximum flexibility for a wide variety of installation situations. The range of adjustment for the lenses is as follows:
1.5x Zoom Lens (RS-IL01ST): Down 15% - Up 55%, Left 10% - Right 10%
Long Focus Zoom Lens (RS-IL02LZ): Down 15% - Up 55%, Left 10% - Right 10%
Ultra Wide Angle Lens (RS-IL03WF): Down 5% - Up 5%, Left 2% - Right 2%
You can be virtually assured that the REALiS WUX5000 D can be optimally placed, and since lens shift doesn't degrade the image the way digital keystone correction can, the extraordinary quality of your projected images is not compromised.
With dimensions of 15.0" W x 6.7" H x 16.9" D and a weight of 18.7 lbs, the REALiS WUX5000 D makes installation easy in a wide variety of applications.
The design of the location of the consumable parts enhances both flexibility in mounting and ease of maintenance. The projector's lamp and filter can be replaced from the back/side, and the PS optical filter element can be replaced through the top of the projector.
Like all REALiS Projectors, the REALiS WUX5000 D includes Canon's high-accuracy Color Management System which ensures accurate color reproduction for an extended color space and compensates for color variances due to lighting differences. Precise control prevents the excess leakage of light, producing rich, detailed gradations even in the shadowed portions of images - recreating depth and dimension with stunning drama and realism.
The REALiS WUX5000 D features a color processing algorithm, along with a highly accurate 3D LUT (Look Up Table). Conventional systems shift neighboring colors along with the selected color, often resulting in an imbalance in the image. The WUX5000 allows for the correction of a single color without affecting the others.
With conventional systems, neighboring colors change when a specific color is being changed
3D-LUT with the color processing algorithm only changes the specific color selected
3D LUT improves color reproduction in all image modes under any ambient light condition
6-Axis Color Adjustment
Your projection screen is your canvas with the REALiS WUX5000 D's unparalleled color control. An easy-to-use Graphical User Interface lets you adjust your palette of colors to paint the picture you want for your audience. The WUX5000's 6-Axis Color Adjustment lets you fine-tune the hue, saturation and brightness of each of the primary and secondary colors. This high degree of control makes each projected image a masterpiece.
The REALiS WUX5000 D features the ability to process RGB and component signals, from input to display, in 10-bit resolution for higher-quality images.
The REALiS WUX5000 D gives you an impressive range of input options, allowing you to connect to a variety of devices, including laptop and desktop computers, Blu-Ray players, digital cameras and camcorders.
The REALiS WUX5000 D is equipped with an HDMI terminal (version 1.3 deep color), supporting full HD 1080p signals provided by HDTV capable satellite and cable boxes, as well as Blu-Ray players. Connect an HD capable satellite and cable box, digital camcorder or Blu-Ray player to the HDMI terminal for instant display of high-definition video. With single-link bandwidth to 340 MHz (10.2 gbps) it is ready to support the demands of future HD display devices as well.
Network-Ready RJ-45 Port
The REALiS WUX5000 features a built-in network interface (RJ-45), enabling centralized control and monitoring of multiple projector units from a networked PC. This makes it simple for an A/V team to operate ceiling mounted or remotely installed projectors from a PC screen, allowing fewer personnel to cover a larger service area. The REALiS WUX5000 D can also be locally operated through its RS-232 port.
The REALiS WUX5000 D is compatible with industry-standard AMX, Crestron, and Extron controllers, making it possible to construct a sophisticated AV system. In addition, email alerts can be sent to the central PC to give notification of any malfunctions or service issues which may arise in a projector.
With dimensions of 15.0" W x 6.7" H x 16.9" D and a weight of 18.7 lbs, the REALiS WUX5000 D makes installation easy in a wide variety of applications. The design of the location of the consumable parts enhances both flexibility in mounting and ease of maintenance. The projector's lamp and filter can be replaced from the back/side, and the PS element may be replaced through the top of the projector.
An array of advanced and well-designed features makes the REALiS WUX5000 D extremely easy to use:
User-Friendly Menu System
Once it's set up, operating your projector is easy with the help of Guidance Functions that display operating instructions in an on-screen window. A Graphical User Interface makes for easy operation, with five menus for quick access to Display settings, Image adjustments System settings, Network settings and Information. You're never more than a few steps away from any adjustment you need to make! Plus, front and rear infrared sensors let you control your REALiS WUX5000 D with a wireless remote from in front of or behind the projector.
User Memory
Allows the user to set up 10 different settings based on the content being shown. Five user memory settings for PC sources such as DVI-D, Analog PC, and HDMI. The other five settings are for video sources such as Component and HDMI.
Minimal Noise
While presenting you can be sure your audience isn't distracted by fan noise. The REALiS WUX5000 D runs at 40dB.
Selectable Image Modes
To optimize the image quality of your projected content, the REALiS WUX5000 D offers the choice of up to eight Image Modes, selectable dependent on the type of input signal either from a PC or Component Video source.
Emphasizes white tones and is best suited for text-based computer screens or moving images projected in a bright room. (PC / Component Video)
Works well for PowerPoint and similar slide presentations in a bright room. (PC)
Can be chosen for moving images in a bright room. (Component Video)
Vivid Photo
Best for situations in which color and sharpness are the priority, in a somewhat darker room. (PC)
Conforms to sRBG standards and will accurately project images shot by an sRGB-compatible digital camera. (PC / Component Video)
Selected when viewing video in a somewhat darker room. (Component Video)
Allows the optimum presentation of moving images in a dim room, 'movie theater' atmosphere. (Component Video)
User settings are up to five user-selected combinations which can be stored in memory and which can be chosen as image modes. (PC / Component Video) In addition, users can utilize a new Noise Reduction feature that allows the reduction of visual image noise to Off, Weak, Middle or Strong.
Selectable Aspect Ratios
In order to best reproduce images, you can select the proper aspect ratio to project. Choose either the native 16:10, 16:9 or 4:3 to exactly match the content format.
When you're finished using your REALiS WUX5000 D, you can use the Pin Code Lock and Function Key Lock to control its use.
The REALiS WUX5000 projector allows for a variety of advance image quality adjustments.
Screen Color Correction
You can fine tune the colors of the image based on a variation of screen color- adjustments can be made from Normal, Non-white board and Adjust. Non-white board is your choice for Greenboard and other dark surfaces, while Adjust will allow the user to make detailed RGB adjustments in the projected image as desired on any surface.
Dynamic Gamma
When you are projecting moving images with low contrast, the REALiS WUX5000 D can employ a Dynamic Gamma function to heighten contrasts. It automatically brings up the bright areas and pushes down the dark so the video can be seen more clearly. This function operates at your choice, so if the original image is acceptable, there is no need to employ Dynamic Gamma.
Memory Color Correction
This function emphasizes skin tones and blues in order to better match most viewers memory of these shades. It works by shifting colors in the skin-tone range and boosts the blue component. The degree of brightness in R, G, B as well as C, M, Y can be adjusted as set between low, medium and high.
Ambient Light Function
An advanced function which can be used to compensate for lighting conditions for both the type of lighting (Tungsten, Fluorescent and Fluorescent H) and intensity (Low, Medium or High), the ambient light function is ideal for users displaying content and cannot control the lighting conditions. This is useful for educators speaking in classrooms or photographers showing their work in an art museum/gallery or at a seminar.
Keystone Correction
A considerable range of adjustment is possible in the Keystone Correction settings. They range in the vertical from ±20 degrees for the Standard/ Telephoto lenses to ±13 degrees for the Wide-Angle lens. Horizontally, -11 to +20 degrees are available for the Standard lens and ±20 degrees for Telephoto/ Wide-Angle lenses.
Noise Reduction
In addition, users can utilize a new Noise Reduction feature that allows the reduction of image noise to Off, Weak, Middle or Strong.
The REALiS WUX5000 D makes your life easier as its backed by Canon USA's Projector and Lamp Limited Warranty, which guarantees that the projector will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for 3 years from the date of original purchase, and the Lamp for 120 days from the date of original purchase.
This new model is also backed by Canon USA's Projector Protection Program* ("Triple P"). Triple P is a FREE service program that provides a loaner projector of equal or greater value in the event that a qualifying unit is in need of repair. Triple P is available on all Canon projector models during the Canon USA Projector and Lamp Limited Warranty.
* Loaner units based on availability. Program subject to change at any time without given notice. Contact the Canon Customer Support Center at 1.800.828.4040 for complete details.
Projector Specifications
Imaging Device
Aspect Ratio
Native Resolution
Contrast Ratio
Digital Keystone (Vertical)
±20 degrees for Telephoto Lens
±13 degrees for Fixed Short Focus Lens
Digital Keystone (Horizontal)
±20 degrees for Telephoto Lens
±20 degrees for Fixed Short Focus Lens
Projection Lens
Image Adjustments
Color Adjust
Wall Correction
Tilt Angle
Input Signals
Scanning Frequency
Analog PC Input
Digital PC Input
Component Input
Digital Video Input
(Input) RJ-45
(Input) Stereo Mini Jack
(Output) Stereo Mini Jack
Built-in Speaker
Control Terminal
Network: RJ-45 (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T)
Lamp Type
Lamp Life
Remote Control
Fan Noise (Quiet/Normal)
Power Consumption (Normal/Quiet/Stand-By)
Heat Dissipation
Power Voltage
Temperature Operating
Temperature Storage
Dimension (WxHxD)
General Specifications
Image Mode
Video: Dynamic, Photo/sRGB/Video, Cinema, User (1-5)
DICOM Simulation Mode
(Input) HDMI
(Input) DVI-D 29pin
(Input) Mini D-Sub 15pin
Optics (5 Optional Interchangeable Genuine Canon Lenses)
Throw Ratio
Focal Length
Projection Distances
Lens Shift (Vertical)
Lens Shift (Horizontal)
Screen Sizes
Throw Ratio
Focal Length
Projection Distances
Lens Shift (Vertical)
Lens Shift (Horizontal)
Screen Sizes
Throw Ratio
Focal Length
Projection Distances
Lens Shift (Vertical)
Lens Shift (Horizontal)
Screen Sizes
Throw Ratio
Focal Length
Projection Distances
Lens Shift (Vertical)
Lens Shift (Horizontal)
Screen Sizes
Throw Ratio
Focal Length
Projection Distances
Lens Shift (Vertical)
Lens Shift (Horizontal)
Screen Sizes
REALiS WUX5000 D Projector Kit
Compatible Supplies & Accessories
Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you REALiS WUX5000 D Pro AV that you can purchase direct. Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a faster, easier checkout. Visit the Canon Online Store
Ceiling Extension (RS-CL08)
RS-CL08 ceiling extension measures between 16 and 24 inches. It is compatible with a variety of ceiling mounts.
Ceiling Extension (RS-CL08)
RS-CL08 ceiling extension measures between 16 and 24 inches. It is compatible with a variety of ceiling mounts.
Ceiling Extension (RS-CL09)
RS-CL09 ceiling extension measures between 24 and 39 inches. It is compatible with a variety ceiling mounts.
Ceiling Extension (RS-CL09)
RS-CL09 ceiling extension measures between 24 and 39 inches. It is compatible with a variety ceiling mounts.
Cover RS-TC01
Dark grey top cover.
Cover RS-TC01
Dark grey top cover.
Long Focus Zoom Lens RS-IL02LZ
34.0 to 57.7 mm focal length. 100" projection distance is approximately 15.4 to 26.2 feet. 1.7x optical zoom magnification.
Long Focus Zoom Lens RS-IL02LZ
34.0 to 57.7 mm focal length. 100" projection distance is approximately 15.4 to 26.2 feet. 1.7x optical zoom magnification.
The RS-CL11 Ceiling-Mounting Hanger is a sturdy mount It can be secured to either wood ceiling beams or concrete using commercially available bolts. The adjustable base lets you pitch or rotate your projector ?10? while also rolling it up to 20?. The mount includes anti-fall wires to prevent accidents when unhitching your projector.
The RS-CL11 Ceiling-Mounting Hanger is a sturdy mount It can be secured to either wood ceiling beams or concrete using commercially available bolts. The adjustable base lets you pitch or rotate your projector ?10? while also rolling it up to 20?. The mount includes anti-fall wires to prevent accidents when unhitching your projector.
Remote Control RS-RC04
Control projector within approximately 8 meters of receiver. Requires two AA batteries.
Remote Control RS-RC04
Control projector within approximately 8 meters of receiver. Requires two AA batteries.
Replacement Air Filter RS-FL01
Replacement filter installed at the air intake to prevent dust from entering the projector.
Replacement Lamp RS-LP07
The RS-LP07 replacement lamp is a 330W NSHA (AC) high-pressured mercury lamp. Lamp life is 3000 hours.
Short Focus Zoom Lens RS-IL05WZ
Short Focus Zoom Lens RS-IL05WZ
Standard Zoom Lens RS-IL01
23.0 to 34.5 mm focal length. 100" projection distance is approximately 10.5 to 15.7 feet. 1.5x optical zoom magnification.
Standard Zoom Lens RS-IL01
23.0 to 34.5 mm focal length. 100" projection distance is approximately 10.5 to 15.7 feet. 1.5x optical zoom magnification.
Ultra Long Focus Zoom Lens RS-IL04UL
53.6 - 105.6 mm focal length. 1.95x optical zoom magnification.
Ultra Long Focus Zoom Lens RS-IL04UL
53.6 - 105.6 mm focal length. 1.95x optical zoom magnification.
Ultra Wideangle Lens RS-IL03WF
12.8 mm focal length. 100" projection distance is approximately 5.6 feet. 0.8x fixed zoom magnification.
Ultra Wideangle Lens RS-IL03WF
12.8 mm focal length. 100" projection distance is approximately 5.6 feet. 0.8x fixed zoom magnification.
A&E System Design Tools
A&E Specifications
Drawings / 3D CAD
Throw Distance Calculator
*The REALiS WUX5000 D projector is not cleared or approved for medical diagnosis and should not be used for these purposes. DICOM is the registered trademark of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association for its standards publications relating to digital communications of medical information.
† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
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St. Thomas Academy players were celebrating in the Class 1A state tournament last season, but they hope it's a big-class celebration in 2014. Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune
St. Thomas Academy, widely considered the state's best boys' hockey program regardless of class, will not need such qualifiers next season.
The Cadets will opt up to compete in Class 2A against the state's largest schools based on enrollment. They hope to finish this season with their fifth Class 1A championship overall and become the first team in either class to win three consecutive titles since Bloomington Jefferson in the 1990s.
Impressively, the Cadets defeated national prep school power Shattuck-St. Mary's of Faribault and beat strong 2A teams such as Edina, Hill-Murray and defending champion Benilde-St. Margaret's. Those victories could have created tantalizing rematches in next week's state tournament .
But the Mendota Heights school will compete one last time for a 1A title against several schools from greater Minnesota that lack the Cadets' depth of skill and resources. And players get chided for playing for a "JV'' title.
That competitive imbalance, criticized for many years by hockey observers, opposing high school coaches and even the Cadets' own alumni, swayed administrators in December to announce the change, co-head coach Greg Vannelli said.
"Ultimately, it's the right thing to do," said Vannelli, an alumnus who coaches with his brother Tom. "It's evolved into the right thing to do. The program needs another challenge now."
It's about time, said Hermantown hockey coach Bruce Plante, an outspoken critic of metro-area private schools -- able to attract top players from a large population area -- competing in the smaller-school class. "It's where they belonged all along," he said. "I'm sure they are getting that message from everyone -- it's about time."
St. Thomas follows the 2A hockey path established by fellow private schools Hill-Murray, and later Benilde-St. Margaret's and Holy Angels. Each has skated to glory against big schools but also navigated patches of rough ice along the way.
Success and scrutiny
A Zamboni-and-a-half-sized trophy case in the lobby greets visitors at the all-male, Catholic military school's on-campus rink, built for $4 million fewer than 10 years ago. The University of St. Thomas also calls the rink home. The Minnesota Wild holds practices there on occasion.
St. Thomas Academy trophies and alumni photos pack four of the trophy case's seven sections. Hanging on a nearby wall are color action posters of eight recent Cadets players who played at Division I colleges.
Much of the décor owes to the Vannellis' arrival. Greg played for the Cadets and the University of St. Thomas. Brother Tom led the Gophers' 1976 NCAA championship team in scoring.
In 2002-03, the Cadets won just three games. The Vannellis took over in 2003 and built a state championship team in three seasons by attracting players and molding them into winners.
"We never had a conversation, 'We're going to take this program and make it 2A,'" Greg Vannelli said. "After maybe the second state tournament we started to think, 'Wow, this might be something special.' It evolved without really trying to get there."
The Cadets' state titles in 2006 and 2008 helped attract current juniors Zach Weir of Mounds View and Jack Dougherty of Cottage Grove. Both defensemen saw action last season as the team won a second consecutive 1A state title. And both received flak from opposing players. "They're tired of seeing us play in the 'JV state tournament,'" Dougherty said.
Said Weir: "Some guys will say, 'Why don't you play 2A?' or 'Get a 2A championship and then we can talk.' "
Capping their senior seasons with the carrot of a 2A state title "means more in the sense that we will get more respect from other people," Weir said.
Tough decision
Missing the state tournament, as the Cadets did in 2009 and 2010, meant no television exposure as a method of uniting alumni and attracting student-athletes.
"I know the administration said, 'What if we never go to state again?'" Vannelli said. "We're like a small town, and small towns have to have something to wrap their arms around once a year that gets everyone excited and makes them proud of where they go to school."
At Benilde-St. Margaret's in St. Louis Park, coach Ken Pauly understands the concerns of opting up. His teams won 1A state titles in 1999 and 2001 before opting up in 2005. The Red Knights reached state once in six seasons before winning the Class 2A state title last season.
"You have to be careful about not making the decision for a group of kids or parents or one coach's philosophy," Pauly said. "You have to have a solid foundation."
Then-coach Greg Trebil led Holy Angels, the Richfield school that opted up to Class 2A, to state titles in 2002 and 2005. The Stars have not qualified for the tournament since. But coach Billy Hengen, a former standout player under Trebil, said the program "is committed to playing in 2A."
"We look at it as cyclical," Hengen said. "Young players are attracted to schools that are winning, and St. Thomas and Benilde are at their peaks right now."
Answering critics
Hermantown, west of Duluth, lost the past three state championship games to metro-area private schools: Breck (once) and St. Thomas Academy (twice). On the eve of last season's game, Plante objected to those schools' place in the 1A tournament and declared his team "the public school state champions."
Plante's criticism stung Vannelli.
"Before we get to the podium, the opposing teams are saying we're not supposed to be there," Vannelli said. "It was like we were illegitimate."
Reflecting on those comments, Plante said he "likes everything about St. Thomas except the advantages they have" in attracting players from the larger metro area.
Vannelli bristled at the notion.
"Breck, Hermantown, Warroad, Duluth Marshall are the same teams in the Class 1A tournament every year," Vannelli said. "So because St. Thomas happened to win the most out of those schools, does that really make us any different than them?"
The Cadets and Hawks remain two top teams in 1A, and one last state tournament meeting is possible.
Asked whether his team would like to avenge its past two title game losses and send St. Thomas Academy out of the 1A tournament on a losing note, Plante said, "Our incentive couldn't possibly be any higher. Would it feel good? Damn right."


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Among the few other facts known of his life is a little information about his children. His son was born in Paris and continued to live there, while his daughter, Jeanne-Françoise-Dorothée- Marie-Elizabeth Argand, married Félix Bousquet and they lived in Stuttgart.
Argand is famed for his geometrical interpretation of the complex numbers where i is interpreted as a rotation through 90°. The concept of the modulus of a complex number is also due to Argand but Cauchy, who used the term later, is usually credited as the originator this concept. The Argand diagram is taught to most school children who are studying mathematics and Argand's name will live on in the history of mathematics through this important concept. However, the fact that his name is associated with this geometrical interpretation of complex numbers is only as a result of a rather strange sequence of events.
The first to publish this geometrical interpretation of complex numbers was Caspar Wessel. The idea appears in Wessel's work in 1787 but it was not published until Wessel submitted a paper to a meeting of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences on 10 March 1797. The paper was published in 1799 but not noticed by the mathematical community. Wessel's paper was rediscovered in 1895 when Juel draw attention to it and, in the same year, Sophus Lie republished Wessel's paper.
This is not as surprising as it might seem at first glance since Wessel was a surveyor. However, Argand was not a professional mathematician either, so when he published his geometrical interpretation of complex numbers in 1806 it was in a book which he published privately at his own expense. His knowledge of the book trade allowed him to put out this small edition but one would have expected it to be in a less noticable place than Wessel's work which after all was published by the Royal Danish Academy. Perhaps even more surprisingly, Argand's name did not even appear on the book so it was impossible to identify the author.
The way that Argand's work became known is rather complicated. Legendre was sent a copy of the work and he sent it to François Français although neither knew the identity of the author. After François Français's death in 1810 his brother Jacques Français worked on his papers and he discovered Argand's little book among them. In September 1813 Jacques Français published a work in which he gave a geometric representation of complex numbers, with interesting applications, based on Argand's ideas. Jacques Français might easily have claimed these ideas for himself, but he did quite the reverse. He ended his paper by saying that the idea was based on the work of an unknown mathematician and he asked that the mathematician should make himself known so that he might receive the credit for his ideas.
The article by Jacques Français appeared in Gergonne's journal Annales de mathématiques and Argand responded to Jacques Français's request by acknowledging that he was the author and submitting a slightly modified version of his original work with some new applications to the Annales de mathématiques. There is nothing like an argument to bring something to the attention of the world and this is exactly what happened next. A vigorous discussion between Jacques Français, Argand and Servois took place in the pages of Gergonne's Journal. In this correspondence Jacques Français and Argand argued in favour of the validity of the geometric representation, while Servois argued that complex numbers must be handled using pure algebra.
One might have expected that Argand would have made no other contributions to mathematics. However this is not so and, although he will always be remembered for the Argand diagram, his best work is on the fundamental theorem of algebra and for this he has received little credit. He gave a beautiful proof (with small gaps) of the fundamental theorem of algebra in his work of 1806, and again when he published his results in Gergonne's Journal in 1813. Certainly Argand was the first to state the theorem in the case where the coefficients were complex numbers. Petrova, in [6], discusses the early proofs of the fundamental theorem and remarks that Argand gave an almost modern form of the proof which was forgotten after its second publication in 1813.
After 1813 Argand did achieve a higher profile in the mathematical world. He published eight further articles, all in Gergonne's Journal, between 1813 and 1816. Most of these are based on either his original book, or they comment on papers published by other mathematicians. His final publication was on combinations where he used the notation (m, n) for the combinations of n objects selected from m objects.
In [1] Jones sums up Argand's work as follows:-
Argand was a man with an unknown background, a nonmathematical occupation, and an uncertain contact with the literature of his time who intuitively developed a critical idea for which the time was right. He exploited it himself. The quality and significance of his work were recognised by some of the geniuses of his time, but breakdowns in communication and the approximate simultaneity of similar developments by other workers force a historian to deny him full credit for the fruits of the concept on which he laboured.
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Where was I? Oh yes. I was wondering why explaining the entire hoax so early on is supposed to be subtle. Because...yeah that's kind of the opposite of subtle. As is dumping a bunch of mysterious woodchips somewhere. So...maybe it is a little weird. But I will give him credit for at least coming up with crazy details of a crazy plan, and not just alluding to the idea that there is a plan, and trust me guys, it's crazy.
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And in my continuing fascination with Abstruse Goose, I found comic 90 to be utterly unsettling and not in any way funny, made worse by the children's book style of drawing the author uses, all in a way that reminds me of the worst of the xkcd romance comics.
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CREATE A BUDGET: "Single parents need to preserve financial stability, since they are the sole income earner," said Todd Mark, vice president of education at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas. "This includes stability at work to protect the income and stability with monthly spending to lock down expenses to a sustainable monthly budget."
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Murphy advises: "When determining your budget after the loss of a spouse, ruthlessly cut your standard of living until you are spending less than you earn. The children will adjust much more easily than you think."
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It's also critical for single parents to have their estate plan in order.
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GET ADVICE, SUPPORT: "It is so important to have family and friends that you can be honest with, trust and seek advice from," Paul said. Her work and church communities "have loved the Paul family well. They have taken care of us and taught us much.
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Mark said single parents can turn to "social and support groups with other singles to see that it can be done, to not be discouraged."


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Just a month after failing to win a point at the Ryder Cup – and being left on the sidelines for three of the five sessions – Peter Hanson had the sweetest win of his career on Sunday.
The 35-year-old Swede just held off world No 1 Rory McIlroy to take the BMW Masters title in Shanghai against a field that also included nine more of his European team-mates from Medinah.
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By claiming a first prize of over £720,000 he has also given himself a chance to deny McIlroy the same European and PGA Tour money list double achieved by Donald last season.
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World No 25 Hanson's par save from 15 feet preserved the gap, but there was still a possibility of a play-off when Hanson's approach to the 471-yard last came down in rough above a bunker.
He thought he might be entitled to a free drop because of a plugged lie, but was refused it and after doing well to chip to 10 feet he breathed a sigh of relief when McIlroy's 15-foot birdie attempt just missed.
That left Hanson with two putts for his sixth European Tour win – the last came with a closing eagle in Holland last month – and he took them.
'Rory made a tremendous effort and put quite a bit of pressure on me – his second to the 15th was true class,' Hanson added.
'He gave me a bit of a cushion early on (McIlroy missed two four-foot par putts) and I was maybe a little too defensive at the end, but it all worked out.
'My short game used to be my weak part, but I've been working on it and my putting has really improved.'
In Chicago Hanson was angry to be left out all day Saturday and he said the following week that he might not be sending captain Olazabal 'that many Christmas cards'.
But the pair chatted last week and are back on good terms.
'I was a bit disappointed,' Hanson said, 'but there's no feeling of revenge or wanting to show everyone now. It's a team effort and we ended up winning it.'
McIlroy is staying in China, but only for a one-day head-to-head against Tiger Woods – joint fourth in Malaysia today after a closing 63.
The rest of the week is being spent with his tennis star girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki in Bulgaria – she is playing a tournament there – but he returns to Asia for the Singapore Open and his defence of the Hong Kong Open.
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'I'm happy with how I played, but a little disappointed,' McIlroy said. 'I missed a few opportunities on the front nine and it was too little, too late.
'I wanted to make him work for it and it would have been nice to hole the putt on the last, but it wasn't to be and Peter deserved it.'
A closing birdie by Donald for a 66 enabled him to deny Poulter, who had a 65, a share of third place, while there were no fewer than nine of the Ryder Cup side in the top 15.
Justin Rose, now down to third on the 'Race to Dubai', tied for sixth, Martin Kaymer and Graeme McDowell were joint 11th and Lee Westwood and Nicolas Colsaerts finished in joint 14th.
'It just shows we had a strong team,' Donald said.
Poulter added: "The board is full of Ryder Cup players, which you would expect.
'The guys are still on a high – and rightly so.'


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$20 | Three Times A Lady Shawl Pattern by Sandy Terp : This shawl is named "Three Three Times A Lady Shawl by Sandy Terp: after the Lionel Richie song and the symbolism represents the three phases of a woman's life. The construction is the three-triangle method I have developed. The basic shape is a triangle that has an unfinished bottom point. From a practical point of view, this eliminates the awkward long point. Symbolically it shows unfinished or unrealized parts of a woman's life. Spiral Bound, 20 pages, 2018 Revised Edition
$20 | Autumn Exuberance Shawl by Sandy Terp: A fall flower with multiple rounds of petals is symbolic of that time in a woman's life when she comes into her own with a new zest for life. The kids are grown, career established, social life routine and a beautiful exuberance for life blooms. Lace weight yarn, #2 needles, this pattern is for adventurous intermediates. Bonus matching doll shawl, "Winter Garden" to be done in a finer yarn. Pattern "Exuberance is Beauty" - William Blake.
$20 | Days of Wine and Roses Shawl by Sandy Terp: This new original shawl design is done with the shaping I call "And the Band Played On", which alternates the direction of the knitting from out and around to knit-on insertion/edging. So much fun! The theme for the stitch patterns is built around the words of the song. I did the model in Dolce', a bamboo and Merino, very fine yarn. After the initial square in the center, which is 1/5 the desired size, actual stitch count is automatic.
$20 | Cape Cod Dunes Shawl by Sandy Terp: On a rugged New England beach we enjoy seclusion and the roar of the ocean. In this shawl's delicate stitches you will find the treasures of the beach; soft sand, dune flowers, curious bits of the sea, smooth stones and beautiful shells. This original shawl pattern comes with a doll size version as well as the adult size version.
$20 | The Great Cosmos Shawl Pattern by Sandy Terp: My design is called "Cosmos" because the Italian doily design I adapted for the center reminded me of the milky way. This pattern is constructed from the center out; it starts with a "larger than circular" center, then squares out and finally has rounded corners. When folded it makes a butterfly shape that sits beautifully on your shoulders. You will like this and you will learn a new and wonderful shawl construction. Spiral Bound, 11 pages, 2003
$10 | Lace Sampler Scarf by Sandy Terp: This sampler was adapted from one found in a box of patterns that came with a long out of print book, "American Needlework" by Rose Wilder Lane and the editors of Woman's Day. The lace patterns are very basic - - classic ones really, and easy to do. I've provided the original directions as well as my re-written directions and charts. Spiral Bound, 29 pages, 1990
$15 | Frost Diamonds Scarf by Sandy Terp: This scarf is done with the modified Russian shawl technique. The pattern is a sampler of traditional Russian patterns worked within five diamonds. Spiral Bound, 14 pages, 2001
$20 | Handfast Wedding Shawl by Sandy Terp: This is a large, advanced project using the Russian shawl techniques. The six foot square shawl could be for a wedding or for a baby Christening. There is ample garter stitch ground to put in names or initials and I give you directions for the carried eyelet to do so. Spiral Bound, 25 pages, 2006
$20 | Flora's Wrap Shawl by Sandy Terp: Flora is the Goddess of flowers, this shawl demonstrates the use of texture patterns in lace fabric using a flower theme. It also teaches the "Three Triangle" construction. Spiral Bound, 30 pages, 2006
$10 Each | Springtime Egg Covers-patterns for six egg covers, a basket and a covered dish. Charting Made Short and Sweet-this is an introduction to charting and recharting lace knitting patterns. Holiday Treats-Gifts and decorations to celebrate the season. Endless Edgings-this is a flip book that allows you to see and chart edgings by dividing them into sections that can be interchanged. Many Hearts-learn six ways to shape lace hearts and two lace envelopes to display them, a heart bookmark and baby hat.
$20 | Victorian Garden Party Accessories by Sandy Terp: Join us in an elegant fantasy and attend an elegant garden party wearing your lacy hat and finger less mitts. You will be wearing your best dress with a collar that sets it off perfectly. Don't forget your flirting fan! The hat uses bedspread cotton (about size 5), the mitts use size 20 cotton and the collar is made with size 10 cotton. Size 20 is used again for the fan. Suitable for the intermediate lace knitter. Garden Party Pattern
$20 | Dreams At Dawn Shawl by Sandy Terp. Dreams at Dawn is a Niebling Interpretation by Sandy Terp. It is a 50" round shawl done in lace weight yarn, Malabrigo Lace is recommended. Spiral Bound Pattern Book.
$20 | My Beach Roses is adapted from Niebling's " Steinroses" and is pretty much his pattern for half-way. Then I do my own thing and take out his "fern?" , putting in a bud and blossom. The finished edging is a wave pattern to suggest the ocean and the wild roses that grow on the dunes. All the patterns are charted. Large Pattern Booklet.
$1 | Delight all your friends and family with these adorable soap fish sporting lacy tails and lacy fins. A quick and easy knit with just a dabbling in lace for those looking to be a little more adventurous in their knitting but still complete a fun project quickly. Knit in a traditional all natural wool to achieve the felting affect. Fish can be refilled with soap, acts as a soap extender and is a source of endless amusement in the bath.
$1 | This scarf uses many patterns from the Japanese, translated to Chinese books, recently popular. I did include some old favorites and added lace whenever I could. The theme is inspired by the iron ore furnace ruins at Lock Ridge Park. The bold lines of the patterns make me think of stone. The scarf model is done in two yarns by Malabrigo–Sock and Lace. I do suggest a tonal yarn and stone colors. Since the Sock yarn version could be for a man, I chose a somewhat geometric edging, while I did the edging for the Lace in, well, lace. Available for download from Ravelry or via e-mail
FREE | 2015 Snowflake: Every year I design an original and unique snowflake to share with all of you for free! Happy Winter! Just click here to open the pattern.
FREE | 2017 Snowflake: Every year I design an original and unique snowflake to share with all of you for free! Happy Winter! Just click here to open the pattern.
FREE | 2016 Snowflake: Every year I design an original and unique snowflake to share with all of you for free! Happy Winter! Just click here to open the pattern.
$20 | This is a new shaping in a new pattern with some sure-to-be-new stitches. The shaping is one I call "semi-circle-plus". It is about 2/3rds of a circle. Back and forth knitting, no need to fold it to wear, it shows off the pattern wonderfully. The pattern is adapted from a Japanese circular pattern. A couple of the stitches were new to me. is. Spiral Bound Pattern Book.
$20 | This is a traditional Faroese shawl I designed after seeing the ocean during a storm and thinking of those that would brave it in spite of the danger. "The winter sea is experienced with a mixture of fear and awe. Men enter, not to fight her, but to seduce her. It takes the audacity of a fool. Or a lover." I choose patterns that expressed these emotions in the center panel. It takes 1200 yards of lace weight or fingering weight yarn. Spiral Bound Book.


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Press Conferences
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Coach Gruden Postgame Presser - Week 10 – 11.11.18
Head Coach Jon Gruden addresses the media following Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers at the Coliseum.
'Last Chance U' star Ronald Ollie used to be mad at the world, now he's grateful
Ronald Ollie didn't want to listen or care about anything, but the people around him made sure he pursued his dream.
Upon Further Review: Pair of rookies stop by to join the program
With two guests on the episode, this week's edition of Upon Further Review is stacked.
Deion Sanders offers high praise for running back Josh Jacobs
Wednesday, Sanders shared with Good Morning Football's Kay Adams which rookies impressed him on draft night, including Jacobs.
NFL announces list of draft locations through 2023
The first draft was held in 1936 at the Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia and 84 years later the NFL Draft will touch down in Las Vegas for the first time ever.
Raiders, NFL/LISC Grassroots Program grant $250,000 for new synthetic turf at Richmond's Martin Luther King Jr. Field
The grant from the Raiders, the NFL Foundation, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is among $61 million the Grassroots Program has invested in creating or improving 365 fields nationwide during the last two decades.
Raiders sign tight end Erik Swoope
The Oakland Raiders have signed Erik Swoope, the club announced Wednesday.
New and Improved: Kolton Miller is fully healthy, bigger, and more confident entering 2019
The second-year tackle is a force to be reckoned with this season, adding at least 20 pounds of muscle during the offseason.
Ready to embrace his role as a mentor, Doug Martin talks leadership, return to Silver and Black
Following an impressive first season in his Raiders uniform, it was unclear whether the 30-year-old would return, but he's officially back and ready to embrace whatever role is waiting for him.
Derek Carr talks new wide receivers, comfort in Year Two of Gruden's offense
For the first time this offseason, Derek Carr addressed the media at the Raiders Alameda, Calif., facility.
Raiders announce additions and promotions on player personnel staff
The Oakland Raiders have hired Jim Abrams as director of college scouting, Dwayne Joseph as director of pro personnel, DuJuan Daniels as assistant director of player personnel and Walter Juliff as senior advisor to the general manager, the team announced Tuesday.
Upon Further Review: Game of Thrones recap with Mo Hurst
Game of Thrones wrapped up Sunday night, so you know the Upon Further Review crew had to break it all down, joined by special guest Mo Hurst.
Upon Further Review: Johnathan Abram talks Offseason Workout Program, personal style, and more
Rookie safety Johnathan Abram is this week's guest on Upon Further Review.
Definen Equipo de MNF
Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Louis Riddick y Laura Rutledge narrarán partido de Lunes por la Noche de los Raiders.
Oakland Raiders take full advantage of Senior Bowl experience
When all was said and done, the Silver and Black added seven players to their roster from the 2019 Senior Bowl, and Executive Director Jim Nagy believes that all of them will contribute.
Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Louis Riddick and Laura Rutledge to call Raiders' 2019 Monday Night Football game
The ESPN crew will call the Monday Night Football matchup between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos.
Former Raiders assistant coach Gunther Cunningham passes
The Raiders mourn the passing of Gunther Cunningham, who served as a defensive assistant for the Silver and Black from 1991-94
Former Raider Jon Condo partners with ESPN's Kenny Mayne to help wounded veterans
He suffered a life-changing injury 40 years ago. Little did Kenny Mayne know how it would help impact the lives of others.
Raiders sign wide receiver Brian Burt
The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent WR Brian Burt, the club announced Friday.
Trayvon Mullen gives his mom an unforgettable Mother's Day gift
I have a feeling that Trayvon Mullen's mom won't forget the gift her son just bought her for a very long time.
Upon Further Review: Talking Maxx Crosby with EMU head coach Chris Creighton, Tyrell Williams stops by the podcast studio
It's that time of the week - here's another episode of Upon Further Review.
Raiders waive wide receiver Jalin Marshall
The Oakland Raiders have waived Jalin Marshall, the club announced Thursday.
Long-time Raiders coach Bob Zeman passes
The Raiders mourn the passing of Bob Zeman, who served two stints as an assistant coach for the Silver and Black.
Raiders Adquiere Selección del 2021
Oakland adquiere selección condicional a cambio del pateador Eddy Piñeiro
Raiders mourn passing of Dan Conners
The Raiders family is saddened by the passing of Dan Conners, a stalwart middle linebacker for the Silver and Black for over a decade.
Raiders sign wide receiver Jalin Marshall; acquire 2021 draft pick
The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent WR Jalin Marshall and have also acquired a conditional seventh-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft via a trade with the Chicago Bears.


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Overview of High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood in the arteries. When the heart beats, blood propels in the arteries with force. This is called systolic blood pressure. When the heart relaxes after each beat, the force of the blood flow drops (called diastolic blood pressure). Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the chronic state of elevated pressure in the arteries. A person with systolic and/or diastolic blood pressures consistently above the normal range (120/80 mm Hg) is said to have hypertension.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one-third of adults in the United Statesabout 67 million peoplehave hypertension. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, impaired vision, and kidney disease. Generally, the higher the blood pressure, the greater the risk. Untreated hypertension affects all organ systems and can shorten one's life expectancy by 10 to 20 years.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutes classifies blood pressure as normal, prehypertension, hypertension stage 1, and hypertension stage 2.
Blood pressure readings are expressed as two numbers, such as 140/90 mm Hg. The top number, 140, refers to systolic blood pressure and 90 refers to diastolic blood pressure. Both of these numbers are important.
A study published in Neurology in March 2014 showed that slightly higher than normal blood pressureeven BP classified as prehypertensioncan increase stroke risk. More research is needed, but a clinical study involving more than 760,000 people found that people with prehypertension are 66 percent more likely to suffer a stroke than those with normal blood pressure (Low-end prehypertension resulted in a 44 percent increase in risk and people with high-end prehypertensive BP were 95 percent more likely to have a stroke.)
Although medical treatment is not recommended for prehypertension, this research indicates that lifestyle measures to reduce blood pressurelower-salt diet, weight loss, regular exerciseare important to reduce stroke risk in people with blood pressure that is higher than 120/80. Talk to your health care provider about steps you can take to maintain healthy blood pressure.
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The Upright Piano
Unknown, probably Vienna c1835, giraffe piano. The giraffe piano was invented in Vienna and first appeared around 1798. This instrument could have been made by Schlimbach, Seuffert, Ehrlich or possibly Wachtl, all keen exponents of the giraffe piano. The hanging Viennese (or hanging German) action is developed from the basic Viennese action, but with the hammers suspended below the level of the keys, enabling it to respond to a very light touch. This instrument once belonged to Dr. Helmholtz, the eminent physicist and physiologist.
Leopold Sauer, Prague c1805, pyramid piano. Built in Prague by Leopold Sauer, this pyramid piano is fairly typical of the genre, although it is somewhat unusual to find a clock mounted in the upper casework. This instrument marks a revival in the pyramid shape, which originated with Christian Ernst Friederici and his fellow piano makers in the first half of the 18th century, and which died out around 1760. The piano uses a 'hanging German' action, which makes it comparatively light to the touch, although this instrument is no longer in a playable condition. Sauer primarily made only pyramid and upright grand pianos and this is one of the very few of his instruments to have survived.
The Upright grand piano has strings that run vertically. In effect it is a grand piano with the strings, soundboard and frame assembly raised up to the vertical and the action adapted accordingly. Early upright grand pianos had the strings rising straight up from the keyboard. From the end of the 18th century, however, manufacturers started to bring the whole broad end of the grand almost down to the ground. In some instances, as in the case of certain giraffe and lyre pianos, the strings ran obliquely rather than vertically.
There are four main types of upright grand piano. One of the earliest was the 'pyramid' piano (Pyramidenflügel), with a triangular case that tapered to a flat top. Another approach was represented by the 'bookcase' piano. These are extremely tall, rectangular instruments. The strings run vertically up from the keyboard, and the empty space on the treble side would often be filled with shelves. The 'giraffe' piano (Giraffenflügel) has its strings perpendicular to the keyboard. Its case slopes down elegantly from an extremely tall left side to the short treble side. The fourth type of upright grand piano is the 'lyre' piano (Lyraflügel). This evolved from the pyramid, and was built almost exclusively by Berlin piano makers in the second quarter of the 19th century.
The pictures and text in the Virtual Piano Museum are copied with permission from Piano by David Crombie, published by Backbeat Books. This book is a beautiful volume of pictures and piano history. See more about it on its Web Page.
Photos Copyright 1995 Balafon, used by permission. All rights reserved
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What do YOU think is important?
Amy Romano of Science & Sensibility is in great demand on the Conference circuit this year and, delightfully, is asking for input regarding her sessions. While all the questions are relevant and if I have time, I'll be answering them, I have already addressed the first conference she'll be attending in a few days. Besides sharing my concerns, I thought it'd be a nice jumping off point to hear what you all are thinking.
Amy will be attending the Health 2.0 Goes to Washington event on June 7. Here are the questions and my answers:
I answer (seemingly, in broken English!):
1. What do you think are the most innovative ways women are using the internet or social media to have healthier, safer, and more satisfying childbearing experiences?
-I think we know that FB (Facebook) is a really important way for women who have the same mindset to keep together, but I don't think it is the main way women actually meet and learn about different ideas regarding birth. I think Google is the main path towards exploring options. (Other Search Engines are probably involved, too, but Google is the SE I use.)
I believe women look for help on the Net in the middle of the night after they've had a difficult/traumatic birth – wouldn't it be nice to have a site that all questions that say, "I'm terrified because of my birth experience" or "I can't stop thinking about my birth" or "I hate my doctor, can I cut his testicles off?" went to? I don't think the Net has matured enough for such a website, but it's a nice dream.
2. What are the types and sources of maternity care data that you would most like to see become available?
-Cesarean Rates: by Doctor/CNM/CPM/hospital/birth center/homebirth/County
Cesarean Rates by: Primary/TOL/Repeat/Maternal Request for Primary/Maternal Request after Previous Vaginal Birth
Cesarean Rates: by Age/Education/Income
Cesarean Incision Infection Rates up to 1 year postpartum… by Woman/OB/Hospital
Genital Surgeries done within 1 year postpartum (note if after Vaginal Birth or Cesarean)
Antibiotics women take for a birth-related infection up to one year postpartum (Vaginal Birth/Cesarean)
Hospitalization Rates for Psych Disorder within 1 year postpartum (Note Vaginal Birth or Cesarean)
I'm sure I could think of more if I kept going.
3. What kind of data do you think should be documented in electronic health records during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum and newborn period? Think outside the box.
-See above + what is hard about asking what we'd like would require even more charting by the nursing staff, taking even more personal care time away from the women. What I would like us to do is find a way to utilize the information there already is in charting and use it to our advantage. I would like to see classes/blog posts/articles about what charts are saying inside them. (I think I'll start one now!) No discussion of charting can be complete without noting that charting is subjective. Numbers are not, but charting is. It's vital for women to know that just because they read something in the chart doesn't mean it is true.
4. What do you think would be the most important benefits (and for that matter, risks or drawbacks) of having complete, unhindered, timely access to your maternity care records?
-I have access to my chart now through Kaiser HMO and it has transformed my feelings of empowerment. My records are no longer in that Too-Holy-For-You-To-See place. By making medical records immediately accessible to each person/woman, our healthcare takes on an entirely new persona. Doctors/RNs/CNMs/CPMs no longer only answer to each other or a lawyer, but also to the client/patient; what is written will be seen. Having someone looking over your shoulder changes the way you speak/act/respond. I also believe it becomes a tangible mirror for what the patient/client is doing as far as self-care goes. Hearing test results is very different than seeing them, especially when you can see them serially.
5. What ongoing or forthcoming projects in the maternity care world could use the insights or funds of outside (non-birth-enthusiast) social innovators?
-I have no idea. (I barely understand the question, but don't tell anyone.)
Okay, folks… there are two other Conferences Amy's heading to this summer, so share your thoughts and ideas with her.