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Product Experimentation in the Music IndustryLorenzen, Mark; Frederiksen, Lars (Frederiksberg, 2005)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The paper is conceptual, combining project and economic organization literatures in order to explain the organization and management of market-based projects. It dedicates particular focus to projects set up in order to facilitate product innovation through experimentation. It investigates the internal vs. market economies of scale and scope related to projects, as well as the issues of governance, planning and coordination related to reaping such economies. Incorporating transaction cost perspectives as well as considerations of labour markets, the paper explains the management of market-organized innovation projects by virtue of localized project ecologies and local labour markets of leaders and boundary spanners. It illustrates its arguments with a case study of the Recorded Music industry. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7881
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A Sceptical LookFelin, Teppo; Foss, Nicolai J. (Frederiksberg, 2004)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Organizational routines and capabilities have become key constructs not only in evolutionary economics, but more recently also in business administration, specifically strategic management. In this chapter we explicate some of the underlying theoretical problems of these concepts, and discuss the need for micro-foundations. Specifically, we focus on some of the explanatory problems of collective-level theorizing, and what we think are tenuous assumptions about human beings. We argue that individual-level considerations deserve significantly more consideration, and that evolutionary economics and strategic management would be well served by building on methodological individualism. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7891
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The Role of FirmsFoss, Nicolai J.; Foss, Kirsten (Frederiksberg, 1999)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7837
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When to Ally with Weak PartnersOverby, Mikkel Lucas (Frederiksberg, 2005)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: In many emergent markets, cross-industry alliances are necessary to develop and market new products and services. The resource-based view suggests that firms form alliances to access or acquire valuable, rare, non-imitable and non-substitutable resources, and that such access determines the level of profits. Hence, firms confronted with the choice between partners with strong versus partners with weak resource endowments should choose the former. We contest this view and argue that firms benefit from allying with weak partners at certain times. In essence, we suggest that partner selection involves assessing the relative importance of strong resource endowments and aligned strategic aspirations over time. By adopting an evolutionary approach, we show that appropriate partner selection criteria are dynamic and may involve allying with weak partners in the initial exploratory stage, with weak and/or strong partners in the development stage and with strong partners in the maturity stage. Our findings suggest that the resource-based understanding of strategic alliances should be extended to include a more profound role for a partner firm's strategic aspiration. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7888
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an empirical investigationFoss, Nicolai Juul; Laursen, Keld (København, 2002)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6925
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On Behavioral Assumptions in the Theory of the FirmFoss, Nicolai J. (Frederiksberg, 2001)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: I discuss and compare alternative approaches to integrating bounded rationality with the theory of economic organization, concentrating on the organizational capabilities approach, which is strongly influenced by the works of Nelson and Winter, organizational economics, particularly transaction cost economics, and, finally, a small subset of the literature on biases to judgment and cognition. I argue that, contrary to the conventional view, both the organizational capabilities approach and transaction cost economics treat bounded rationality rather "thinly," the former being in actuality more taken up with organizational routines than individual boundedly rational behavior, the latter only invoking bounded rationality to the extent that it helps explaining incompleteness of contracting. The rich literature on cognitive biases, etc. suggests a "thick" approach to bounded rationality that may be helpful with respect to furthering the theory of economic organization. Examples pertaining to the internal organization of firms are provided. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7895
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Foss, Nicolai J.; Frøslev Christensen, Jens (Frederiksberg, 1996)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7861
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Aadne, John Harald; Mahnke, Volker (Frederiksberg, 1998)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7848
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How Regional Characteristics Affect External Knowledge Acquisition and InnovationMasciarelli, Francesca; Prencipe, Andrea; Laursen, Keld (København, 2007)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: To introduce new products and processes, firms often acquire knowledge from other organizations. Drawing on social capital and transaction cost theory, we argue that not only is the impact of such acquisitions on the successful development of product and product innovations dependent on strategic and economic variables, it may also be contingent on the "knowledge characteristics" of the geographical area in which the firm is located. Combining data on social capital at the level of 21 regions with a large scale data set on innovative activities by a representative sample of 2464 Italian manufacturing firms, we find — after controlling for a large set of firm and regional characteristics — that being located in regions characterized by high levels of social interaction leads to a higher propensity to innovate. In addition, being located in an area characterized by a high degree of social interaction positively moderates the effectiveness of externally acquired R&D on innovation inclination. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7261
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Effects on Performance in Danish and Swedish BiotechnologyValentin, Finn; Dahlgren, Henrich; Lund Jensen, Rasmus (København, 2006)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Although biotech start-ups fail or succeed based on their research few attempts have been made to examine if and how they strategize in this core of their activity. Popular views on Dedicated Biotech Firms (DBFs) see the inherent uncertainty of research as defying notions of strategizing, directing instead the attention to the quality of their science, or the roles of boards, management, and collaborative networks etc. Using a unique comprehensive dataset on Danish and Swedish biotech start-ups in drug discovery this paper analyzes their research strategies. Adopting a Simonean point of departure we develop a contingency view on complex problem solving which structures the argument into three steps: 1) Characterising the problem architectures addressed by different types of DBFs; 2) Testing and confirming that DBFs form requisite research strategies, by which we refer to problem solving approaches developed as congruent responses to problem architectures; 3) Testing and confirming that financial valuation of firms is driven by achievements conforming to requisite research strategies. These strategies, in turn, require careful combination of multiple dimensions of research. Findings demonstrate that Shonhoovens classical argument that "strategy matters" is valid not only for the larger high-tech firms covered by her study, but also for small research-based start-ups operating at the very well springs of knowledge where science directly interacts with technologies. Even though a lot more research is needed along these lines, these findings offer new implications for the understanding, management, and financing of these firms. JEL Codes: L25, L65, O32 URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7214
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Effects on Performance in Danish and Swedish Biotechnology ByValentin, Finn; Dahlgren, Henrich; Lund Jensen, Rasmus (Frederiksberg, 2006)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Although biotech start-ups fail or succeed based on their research few attempts have been made to examine if and how they strategize in this core of their activity. Popular views on Dedicated Biotech Firms (DBFs) see the inherent uncertainty of research as defying notions of strategizing, directing instead the attention to the quality of their science, or the roles of boards, management, and collaborative networks etc. Using a unique comprehensive dataset on Danish and Swedish biotech start-ups in drug discovery this paper analyzes their research strategies. Adopting a Simonean point of departure we develop a contingency view on complex problem solving which structures the argument into three steps: 1) Characterising the problem architectures addressed by different types of DBFs; 2) Testing and confirming that DBFs form requisite research strategies, by which we refer to problem solving approaches developed as congruent responses to problem architectures; 3) Testing and confirming that financial valuation of firms is driven by achievements conforming to requisite research strategies. These strategies, in turn, require careful combination of multiple dimensions of research. Findings demonstrate that Shonhoovens classical argument that "strategy matters" is valid not only for the larger high-tech firms covered by her study, but also for small research-based start-ups operating at the very well springs of knowledge where science directly interacts with technologies. Even though a lot more research is needed along these lines, these findings offer new implications for the understanding, management, and financing of these firms. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7879
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An Assessment and Diagnosis of ProblemsFoss, Nicolai J. (Frederiksberg, 1997)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7858
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Laursen, Keld (Frederiksberg, 1998)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7843
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what types of firms use universities as a source of innovation?Laursen, Keld; Salter, Ammon (København, 2003)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the factors that influence whether firms draw from universities in their innovative activities. The link between the universities and industrial innovation, and the role of different search strategies in influencing the propensity of firms to use universities is explored. The results suggest that firms who adopt "open" search strategies and invest in R&D are more likely than other firms to draw from universities, indicating that managerial choice matters in shaping the propensity of firms to draw from universities. Key words: University-industry links, innovation, external search strategies JEL Codes: C25, C42, O31, O32 URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7260
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Interpreting and Learning from the Rise and Decline of the Oticon Spaghetti OrganizationFoss, Nicolai J. (Frederiksberg, 2001)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Infusing hierarchies with elements of market control has become a much-used way of simultaneously increasing entrepreneurialism and motivation in firms. However, this paper argues that such "internal hybrids," particularly in their radical forms, are inherently hard to successfully design and implement, because of fundamental credibility problems related to managerial promises to not intervene in delegated decision-making ¾ an incentive problem that is often referred to as the "problem of selective intervention." This theoretical theme is developed and illustrated, using the case of the world-leading Danish hearing aids producer, Oticon. In the beginning of the 1990s, Oticon became famous for its radical internal hybrid, the "spaghetti organization." Recent work has interpreted the spaghetti organization as a radical attempt to foster dynamic capabilities by imposing loose coupling on the organization, neglecting, however, that about a decade later, the spaghetti organization has given way to a more traditional matrix organization. This paper presents an organizational economics interpretation of organizational changes in Oticon, and argues that a strong liability of the spaghetti organization was the above incentive problem. Motivation in Oticon was strongly harmed by selective intervention on the part of top-management Changing the organizational structure was one means of repairing these motivational problems. Refutable implications are developed, both for the understanding of efficient design of internal hybrids, and for the more general issue of the distinction between firms and markets, as well as the choice between internal and external hybrids. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7894
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past debates, central questions, and future research possibilitiesFoss, Nicolai Juul (København, 2002)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The role of transaction cost economics in developing research in strategy has been a hotly debated topic over the last decade. This paper presents the radical argument that transaction cost insights are more than merely useful complements to existing approaches to strategy. Rather, they are necessary for adequately understanding the nature of strategizing. This is because transaction costs are essential aspects of processes of creating, capturing and protecting value. If transaction costs are zero, these processes do not pose any strategic problems; strategizing is trivialized in such a world. When transaction costs are positive, on the other hand, opportunities for value creation through the reduction of inefficiencies caused by transaction costs exist, and protecting and appropriating value are costly activities that dissipate value. Also, contracting and expectations enter as central aspects of strategizing. Arguments are provided for why economizing (with transaction costs) is more fundamental than strategizing (in the sense of exploiting market power). Thus, the paper argues that models in which the fullest possible account of transaction costs is made be used as the proper foundations and benchmarks for economics-based strategy research, rather than the patched-up competitive equilibrium models that are now used, more or less implicitly, as the benchmark in important parts of strategy research, most notably in the resource-based view. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6911
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Mahnke, Volker; Foss, Nicolai J. (Frederiksberg, 1998)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7844
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Laursen, Keld; Drejer, Ina (Frederiksberg, 1997)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7855
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A Property Rights Perspective on The Nature of The FirmFoss, Kirsten (Frederiksberg, 1998)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7853
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A Paradigmatic ApproachLlerena, Patrick; Matt, Mireille (Frederiksberg, 2000)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The main objective of the paper is to provide an analytical framework based on evolutionary arguments, explaining the role and rationale of technology policies based on inter-organisation cooperations. We try to combine different arguments developped in the literature in order to define a coherent approach of technology policies : organisational, failure and paradigmatic approaches. We will argue that the role of technological policies and their design are contingent on whether knowledge creation emerges in an existing technological paradigm or will be at the origin of a new one. In the first part of the paper, we will define two broad kinds of cooperative policy : one (pre-paradigmatic) devoted to create radically new knowledge by exploring new avenues in order to initiate a new technological paradigm and the other (paradigmatic) devoted to create new knowledge by using exploitation mechanisms in order to maintain technological options and variety, inducing innovation and reducing negative lock-in effects. We specify also for each situation the kind of intervention (coordination, institutional structure) compatible with the objective of the policy. In the second part of the paper, we will illustrate our theoretical arguments by focusing on two types of cooperative programme : one devoted to create a new knowledge base in a pre-paradigmatic phase (the development of a digital switching system in France) and the other more devoted to foster knowledge in existing paradigms (the case of Brite-Euram). URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8084
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manufacturer: Samsung model: BD-P1200 Blu-ray Player category: Blu-ray Players review date: September 2007 reviewed by: Ken Taraszka, MD forum link: Comment on this review here... Samsung BD-P1200 Blu-ray Player Introduction I'm sure you are all aware of the format war between Blu-ray and HD DVD. Both sides seem to be dug in for a hard-fought and lengthy battle. Some consumers, still bitter over the last format war between SACD and DVD-Audio, are choosing to sit this one out. Others, myself and other AVRev.com writers included, are taking a drastically different approach. I personally have purchased more than five players from each of the two HD formats since they have been released and have been enjoying both formats to their fullest. There is simply no substitute for the increased resolution these discs offer over even the best scaled standard-definition DVDs. Samsung was the first company to produce a player with true 1080p output, the BDP-1000, and is now shipping their second- generation Blu-ray player, the BD-P1200. Carrying a retail price of $599, the new BD-P1200 promises to significantly improve on load times and the generally clumsy operation of the first-generation players, as well as offering full HDMI 1.3 support. The BD-P1200 also will scale standard- QA Lab America of Samsung 1 of 7
definition DVDs up to 1080p, in addition to as playing CDs, MP3s and photo discs. The BD-P1200 is loaded with goodies. It has an HDMI 1.3 output capable of Deep Color and HQV video processing for maximizing your standard- definition DVDs. It offers internal decoding of Dolby Digital Plus and outputs uncompressed 7.1-channel audio via its HDMI output. Allowing the use of the new Blu-ray Java system and also functioning as a CD player, the new Samsung BD-P1200 seems to have all the bases covered. It will even play your MP3 and photo CDs or DVDs, as long as they are on CR-R/CD-RW/DVD-R or DVD-RW formats. It will not play CR+R, CD+RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. The BD-P1200 comes packed in a basic blue and white box, held securely in place with Styrofoam blocks and wrapped in a foam sheet to protect its smooth finish. Included in the box is the remote (with batteries), manual, quick set-up card, information for registering the player online and a composite video and stereo analog RCA interconnect. I must say, with all the press surrounding this so-called format war and the seemingly endless sales growth of HDTVs, why oh why are companies not including HDMI cables with their players? Seriously it's 2007, people, get with the program. Opening the box and unwrapping the player reveals a Blu-ray player that is cleaner-looking than the first-generation unit. The front is a shiny black that slopes back slightly for the upper three-fourths, while the lower portion slopes in steeply to the bottom of the player. The majority of the top portion is flat, but the lower edge bends down and seems to sag in the middle, with a deep groove between the two areas. A blue light in the middle of this groove comes on when the player is on. The top and sides are finished in a matte black and the player rests on small rubber feet that are permanently connected to the base. The BD-P1200 measures as near as makes no difference 17 inches wide, three inches tall and 13 inches deep, and weighs roughly six pounds. The player is pretty simply laid out. The power button, which lights blue when on, is to the far left of the face, with a standby indicator light next to it. The disc tray is on the upper left side of the face, with the small open/close button to its right. The majority of the right side of the face is used for the display and on the far right is Samsung's round, four-way tilt switch that controls transport functions. A small button on this controls the lower left side and selects video output type. The rear of the player has 5.1 channel analog outputs, a pair of stereo analog outs, composite, S- Video, component and an HDMI video output, as well as an Ethernet port and both optical and coaxial digital outs. A small fan is just to the right of midline on the rear and is always on when the player is powered up. A permanently attached two-prong power cord comes off the top right of the rear. QA Lab America of Samsung 2 of 7
The remote included is basically the same as the remote from the BDP-1000, except slightly larger. Backlighting is still missing, though the channel, volume, mute, and transport buttons glow in the dark. The remainder of the remote's face is black, with black buttons. The rear is silver. The remote is tough to use in the dark, as the buttons are small, everything is black and there is no backlighting. It can be programmed to control your TV for simple installations, and the Samsung BD-P1200 has the ability through Samsung's Anynet+ system to be controlled by a mated Samsung TV when using the HDMI connection. The player offers all the basic features you'd expect from such a device, with six speeds of searching both forward and back, slow motion and stepped-motion playback, A-B repeat, book-marking, access to multiple camera angles and slideshow picture viewing. Set-up menus allow you to assign the default language, subtitles and/or digital output of PCM or bit stream with PCM down-sampling should your processor or receiver not handle 96kHz digital signals. Dynamic compression can be switched on or off, depending on your needs. The video output can be set for the various displays currently available and can even be set to output 1080p/24 frames per second if your display can handle this format for the best picture quality possible. Basic speaker set-up is present for the 5.1 analog outputs. Set-up Setting up this player was very easy in each system where I used it. I initially broke the BD-P1200 in with my bedroom system, connecting it to the Marantz SR8001 receiver (review forthcoming) via the HDMI interface. While I really liked the player there and found its functionality to be the best I've seen from a high-definition disc player, it had to go to my reference rig for me to do a serious evaluation. I moved the player to my main system and connected it to my Meridian 861v4 via the coaxial digital and stereo analog outs, ran the HDMI video output through my Meridian HDMax 421 switcher and the 121 signal amplifier to my Sony KDS-R70XBR2 1080p-capable RPTV. Something didn't quite work with this combination; I would occasionally get a bright purple hue to the screen that required me to go into the player's menus to switch the HDMI output to fix it. I assumed the player was defective, and contacted Samsung. I was told that I would need to send the player back. Impatient as I am, I instead purchased another BD-P1200 and had the same issue. I ran the player directly to my TV set and on one occasion still had this happen, so it was likely due to an HDCP compliance issue. It was an easy fix and, once connected directly to my set, this became a rare occurrence, so I didn't worry much about it. The advent of HDMI has simplified connecting components like this in my bedroom; I literally connected one QA Lab America of Samsung 3 of 7
cable and plugged in the unit. In my reference system, I had also added coaxial digital and stereo analog cables. Either way, I was up and running in minutes. The first thing I noticed was lack of the delay any early adopter suffers through with first generation HD DVD or Blu-ray players. The time from the insertion of a Blu-ray disc to first image was less than 25 seconds. With a disc loaded, first image from power on came up in under 45 seconds, which is still a little slower than most standard DVD players, but it's tolerable. The first time the player is powered up, it prompts you to select your preferred language, and then you are ready in seconds to play your discs. This is a huge improvement over previous players and was a welcome change for me. I was also pleasantly surprised to find the unit defaulted to HDMI and immediately recognized my TV's 1080p potential. Unlike first-generation players, I never had to reboot the BD-P1200 during all my time with it. Halfway through my review, I did update the firmware, but noticed no change in its performance or functionality after the upgrade. Music and Movies Once the BD-P1200 was in my reference system, I immediately dropped in the new Nicolas Cage film Ghost Rider (Sony Home Entertainment) on Blu-ray to see just how good the video was from this player; while the movie's content disappointed me, the player and its picture didn't. The detail and textures the BD-P1200 displayed were some of the best video I've ever seen at home. You could easily appreciate the grain of the leather in Cage's jacket. Close ups of his face revealed every pore in detail, while the smooth skin of Eva Mendes was perfect; you could even discern the elevation of the mole on her face. This film has a lot of sharp contrast, and the Samsung did exceptionally well with both the light and dark areas of the screen during these scenes. I think what impressed me the most was the way it portrayed the light from the sun coming through a doorway during the final battle and the way it reflected off the dark surroundings; it seemed utterly real. Colors were bright and vivid, while the subtle variations in the dark scenes remained equally impressive. Much of the film occurs during the dark hours and, even in these scenes, the smallest details, such as falling dust, can be seen with an almost three- dimensional quality. The sound was equally impressive, with explosions exhibiting huge dynamics and the subtleties of the crackling flames realistically reproduced. To truly test this player's merit, I chose a torturous Blu-ray disc, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (Buena Vista Home Entertainment). This disc has been problematic for many older players, but the Samsung cued it up on the first try. I was able to play the Liar's Dice game on the disc, even before I updated its firmware. The load time for this disc was the fastest of any player I've used it in to date and, when the menu came QA Lab America of Samsung 4 of 7
up, I was again treated to video beyond reproach. Early in the film, as Keira Knightley is standing out in the rain, abandoned at the altar, you could see every droplet of water on her face and every strand of her hair in larger than life detail. The colors of the British uniforms seemed to pop off the screen. Every bit of dirt on the pirates' faces was clear and the smoke exhibited a depth that was hard to explain. During the brightest scene on the beach, when the pirates dig up the chest, the individual grains of sand and their varied textures could be seen. Despite the sharp contrast of the dark costumes and white sand, all the rich detail still came through, making for an amazing hi-def experience and demo. The Samsung did a great job sonically as well, giving an eerie feel from the creaking of the ships and clearly demonstrating the clash of the swords; voices were always clear and distinct throughout the film. To test the scaling ability of the Samsung, I dropped in the standard- definition DVD version of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (Buena Vista Home Entertainment). The Samsung did a good job with the details in the dark and light scenes, but there is no substitute for bits and, despite being markedly better than when viewed in standard definition, it was no match for the detail and texture offered by the Blu- ray version. If you haven't tried to compare these two formats yet and are still waiting it out, as you don't believe they are this much better, you need only set a scaled DVD against a true high-definition disc. The video the Samsung put out from this standard DVD would have blown me away just 14 months ago, but now I am spoiled. Compared to the details from Blu-ray discs, the picture was slightly grainy, fast motion wasn't as smooth and the edge detail was softer. I used this pair of discs to demo this player to many of my friends and everyone who saw it had to admit the difference was huge. This is not to say the Samsung was bad at scaling DVDs. Quite the contrary, it did a respectable job. This demonstrates how much better the video is from a true 1080p source. The BD-P1200 is capable of playing CDs as well, so to test it, I put in the Arctic Monkeys' Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (Domino). This is a new favorite band if mine that seems to defy description. They remind me of many different genres from the '80s with attitude. On "I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor," the BD-P1200 did a good job of conveying the emotion of the song, but had weaker bass, and the guitar and cymbals lacked the weight that my Meridian G98DH has on this disc. On "Still Take You Home," the fast pace of the song was well displayed, but the control and depth of bass again was less. This is not a surprise, as the Meridian costs eight times the price of the BD-P1200, but all in all, the BD-P1200 was an adequate CD player and was smoother in the highs and mids than many DVD players I've heard. The Downside While tough, if not impossible, to pick on the video or audio with Blu-ray QA Lab America of Samsung 5 of 7
discs, the BD-P1200 is not the best CD player I've ever heard, but it is not designed to be. Load time is a little slower than on standard DVD players, but I feel this is the closest to standard DVD player load speeds I have encountered and I found it reasonable. The remote Samsung supplies with this player is similar to, if only a little larger than, the one included in the BDP-1000, and it is pretty cheesy, given the price of the player. I would have liked a better remote with backlighting, but as most of us use a universal remote nowadays, this isn't a huge complaint. I would have also liked a detachable IEC-style power cord to allow for upgrading cords and varying lengths of cords. For those of you with high- end control systems like AMX or Creston, no RS232 port exists on this player, so it will need to be controlled by IR. My biggest complaint is the included cable. If you buy a Blu-ray player and use stereo analog and composite video to connect it to your theater or display, then you need to return the player at once! The included cable is ridiculous and frankly useless for a player like this. I would rather no cable came with it at all. I would love to see high-definition players come with an HDMI cable, but alas, that doesn't seem to be the trend, so be prepared to pony up some more cash for the necessary cable to get the most out of this player. Conclusion Samsung's second-generation Blu-ray player, the BD-P1200, is quite simply one of the best video sources I have ever seen. I think the thing that stands out most to me is this player's ability to portray the texture of items in films. Be it during bright daylight or dark dingy scenes, you can truly appreciate not only what is there, but what it would feel like to touch these things if you were there. This is something you have to see on a good 1080p display to appreciate, and believe me, once you do, you won't want to go back to standard-definition DVDs again. The fan that is always on during use of the player is so quiet that unless you put your ear right up to the player, you will never notice it. Samsung has significantly refined this second-generation player and the work really shows. They have improved on disc load times and have produced a high-definition disc player with the best control response and scan functions to date. Scan functions have been faulted on many of the earlier high-definition players, but the Samsung BD-P1200 does this amazingly. Offering six speeds forward and backward, the video is still well portrayed, and the sixth level is so fast that you can miss the entire movie in minutes. This is truly a huge advance in these formats, where the massive amount of data that must be processed during such scanning has caused other earlier players to be jumpy and frankly slow with their scans. This player is the closest I've seen to standard-definition DVD player functionality, and so close everyone but the most impatient person will QA Lab America of Samsung 6 of 7
never even notice the load times. How much do I like it? Well, I am keeping this one. My Pirates of the Caribbean demo convinced several of my "wait and see" friends that it is time to buy a high-definition disc player, and they bought this one. It is simply that good. You can sit on the sidelines in this format war or dive in as I have and revel in the best video available on your HDTV. Now is the time to dive, and this is one player to seriously consider. QA Lab America of Samsung 7 of 7
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Samsung BDP-1200 Blu-Ray Player $110 at Sears!!! ... then the BD-P1200 is one of the best HD playback machines out there ... (Update in review 1-2-08).
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Thirty Years at the Table
A 30-year memoir of Honolulu restaurants, served in five courses.
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Chicken Feet Soup
When good fortune brought me to Honolulu 30 years ago, I set out to eat in as many restaurants as I could. That was not a professional ambition or even a conscious goal. It was just what I liked to do.
The author and wife Barbara (who figured in many dining columns as his "local food consultant") at a high-end banquet in the early '80s. Note the Sears rental tux.
photo courtesy of John Heckathorn
I was blessed with my first real job, the kind with a salary—not a particularly large one. Back then, my kind of Honolulu restaurant had Formica tabletops, and a menu I often couldn't understand.
You can't figure out food in Hawaii overnight. I often found myself ordering things just to find out what they were.
One night, in a restaurant (now long gone) in the Chinese Cultural Plaza, I ordered the soup of the day. It came topped with bright red chicken feet. So as not to appear as fresh off the plane as I was, I decided to eat them. They weren't bad at all, kind of bony, so all I had to do was suck off the nearly gelatinous flesh. The experience was liberating. If I could eat chicken feet, I could eat anything.
Early on, a group of feral Australians dragged me to the ramshackle Kuhio Grill, a bar by the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I was surprised when they had to tear it down a decade later. It looked like it would fall over if you breathed hard on it.
At Kuhio Grill, the Australians explained, you drank a lot of Foster's and left a big pile of money on the table. If her tip looked big enough, the waitress would bring you food. You didn't choose, she did, and she didn't bother telling you what it was. That's how I ate raw fish for the first time without realizing it, and then, emboldened by the Foster's, voluntarily ate tako poke, even though it looked suspiciously like octopus.
Both of these things proved much better than chicken feet.
I discovered yakiniku, miso butterfish, kung pao shrimp, nigiri sushi—and was unhappy when sushi bars became trendy on the Mainland. I wanted them to stay my, and Honolulu's, secret.
Occasionally, I would even eat haole food, some of it at restaurants I remember fondly. The Third Floor served an incredible abalone in cream sauce with mushrooms and tomatoes, a dish that got even better when legendary sommelier Richard Dean, now in San Francisco, convinced me to stop pairing it with chenin blanc and order chardonnay.
A vintage ad for now defunct restaurant The Third Floor.
I am not sure The Third Floor was really about food. It was, like most of the grand restaurants of the period, about dressing up and feeling special. (Look over there by the koi pond, Mary Tyler Moore!)
Martin Wyss' Swiss Inn, however, was always about food—wienerschnitzel, rosti potatoes, osso buco, onaga with capers. Wyss himself cooked every dish. The food was so good and so reasonable, for years we tried to eat there once a week.
I miss a third restaurant—not because it was good, but because it seemed to typify the whole kitschy dining scene in those days.
Along the waterfront in Hawaii Kai was a restaurant that may in fact have been called The Waterfront. It's now a Zippy's. But decades ago, a waitress in an abbreviated Eskimo costume used to wander the dining room with a warmer basket, giving you all you could eat of not particularly good, originally frozen King crab legs, slathered with molten butter.
The restaurant served wine in carafes, filled from large boxes of wine in the back. You didn't order wine by name—just red or white. Don't laugh. Carafes were hip—and affordable, even in quantity.
In my 30 years in Hawaii, the Waterfront was the only restaurant that ever threatened to throw me out. One night, a group of friends and I were laughing and talking over dinner, when a severely pained looking manager suggested we were, ahem, bothering his other patrons. "By laughing?" asked my friend Chris. The manager made threatening huffs.
Hawaii Kai was quiet in those days. We probably weren't talking loud enough to be heard over the table at Roy's.


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Vallejo, CA-They left the sheets on the bed. They left stuffed animals on the floor. The left war medals in a drawer. That's right, war medals.
Just how desperate must one family have been to leave all that behind?
That's just what Rhyen Coombs was asking moments after walking through the door of 522 Phillips Street in Vallejo. The two-story, stucco home is in foreclosure. It's a rough-looking house, in the middle of a tough-looking block, at the center of a hard-living Vallejo neighborhood.
Coombs, a graduate journalism student, had been given an assignment by her UC Berkeley photography professor: document the recession. She had read a magazine piece about what happens to foreclosed homes after the residents leaves; a piece, she thought, that could have used some pictures. So, Coombs called a company whose job it is to clean out foreclosures and asked to tag along on their next job. That is how she found herself walking into 522 Phillips just days after a family had walked out.
"The house was full; of furniture, of clothing, personal belongings. It looked like someone had just gotten up and went on a trip." Coombs says, like many of us, she had always assumed a foreclosed home was an empty home. Most are, yes, but they don't start that way.
Coombs walked around the house a few times before she ever pulled out her camera. "It was like they were still there, but they weren't. It was like you could feel them in the house."
"I found war metals. I found letters. I found stuffed animals, and children's toys; things that I couldn't imagine someone leaving behind."
What quickly dawned on Coombs is that she was there to do a story about the family, not the home. A family she would never, actually meet. "I tried to capture the space and the things that were left behind in a way that illustrated who they were and what had mattered to them even if it is ultimately what they left."
Coombs continued taking pictures until the cleaning crew was done and all the family's belongings were on their way to dump. She ended up taking thousands of pictures. With eight of those pictures Coombs just won Berkeley's 2009 Dorothea Lange
The fellowship comes with a cash prize. Coombs says she will use the money to expand her project to include an audio slideshow and a book.


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I'm new to Java and know a little bit about it and honestly I don't want to learn anymore about it. I'm currently an Apprentice Millwright and I've got a cd with 600 questions on it to help study for the millwright exams and I would like to make a quiz in Java for it. I've got Netbeans installed so I'm ready to go.
I would prefer for the quiz to be in different sections, maybe 100 questions a section and when I'm done I would like to see my score in a percentage and which questions I got wrong.
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Students. Textbooks. Lesson plans. Assignments. Tests. These were the concerns that occupied my fledgling career as an educator, a time characterized by constant mutability and excruciating self-doubt. In short, education was a problem, and all I needed to do was find the right solution. Pile on top of that the fact that I am trying to influence young minds in the discipline of writing and it's no wonder that some of the most sincere and talented individuals leave the profession within the first three years. Who would want to subject themselves to a lifetime of such uncertainty? Ten years on I've come to realize the value of that crucible and the changes it has created. Uncertainty has been transformed into patience. Problems have comfortably morphed into mysteries. I no longer see education. I see learning. I no longer see students. I see human beings. The greatest change of all, however, is that I've become something immutable—a teacher.
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In the first round, No. 1 seed Ron Mexico/Michael Vick/Ookie was more wobbly than we might have suspected. He could be ripe for an Elite Eight upset.
So, let's get right to it:
No. 1 Seed Ron Mexico
Suffered some weed-stashing problems.
Appears to have electrocuted puppies.
Fessed up.
Mercifully suspended by the NFL.
Checked into prison.
No. 8 Seed Isiah Thomas
Don't give a shit about these white people, bitch.
Understands what black people can say, and what white people can't.
Explained sexual harassment to James Dolan.
Got gotten by the bitches.
Successful avoided Stephon Marbury's "dirt."
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Knowing that "Twilight" fans want to know everything they can about the upcoming movie, which opens Nov. 18, we've gathered some information about the honeymoon scenes. Should you have the funds and the desire to recreate Mr. and Mrs. Cullen's brief tropical trip, here you go.
In "Breaking Dawn" the book, Edward sweeps Bella off to Isle Esme for their honeymoon. The island, located near Rio de Janeiro, was given to Edward's adoptive mother by her husband, Carlisle.
Once there, Edward whisks his human bride inside a beautiful and enormous house on the beach — where he's turned up the heat to a sweat-causing level in an attempt to, uh, make cold-skinned vampire and human wedding-night contact a little less chilly.Story: Edward sweeps Bella off her feet in new 'Breaking Dawn' photo
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Feather pillows are destroyed! Headboards are gouged! Bella is impregnated! Once that's over, the newlyweds enjoy the island. They snorkel, they visit parrots, they swim with porpoises (who disappear when Edward comes near). And then, Bella suddenly finds out she's expecting their half-vampire daughter, and the nice quiet honeymoon escape is over.
Since there's no real Isle Esme, the film came as close as possible. Filming took place mostly in two spots — Rio of course, and the preserved Portuguese colonial town of Paraty. As in: I want to rock and roll all night, and Paraty every day.
Paraty has 44 beaches to choose from. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson swam in the bay at Saco de Mamangua. That's where the movie still of them frolicking in a breathtaking waterfall was taken.
Bella and Edward stayed in a home owned by the Cullens, but the actors themselves stayed at a hotel, the Pousada do Ouro when they were in Paraty.Story: 'Twilight' stars to be immortalized in cement
When the movie was filming in Rio, Stewart and Pattinson stayed at Copacabana Palace, a seaside Art Deco hotel where Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers once danced.
Brazil impressed the actors with its beauty, but apparently the country's weather worked hard to make chill-and-damp-loving vampires feel at home.
"(Brazil) was really amazing the day we got there, and really beautiful and warm and everything you'd expect," Pattinson told MTV at this summer's Comic-Con. "Then it suddenly, for the remainder of the shoot, was not only raining but like hurricane storms. ... It was kind of like having a honeymoon in England. We were playing board games instead of, like, making love on the beach."
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Texas A&M has already had a rough start in the SEC, and this isn't a sign that things are getting better.
SECstore.com is slinging an "Adidas Texas A&M Aggies 2012 Coaches Sideline Performance Flex Hat - Maroon" for a reasonable $19.95, but, as the promotional copy would tell you, it's not as simple as it seems:
You've always thought you would have been a great coach-particularly for the Texas A&M Aggies. Just because you didn't end up in that line of work doesn't mean that you can't still imagine calling plays for your favorite team when you go to the next game. Do it in official Aggies style with the 2012 Coaches Sideline flex hat from adidas. Featuring an embroidered school wordmark on the crown, embroidered "Bulldogs Football" lettering at the back and ClimaLITE fabric that conducts heat and sweat away from the body to keep you comfortable on warm game days, this cap will ensure that you're dry and cool while you strategize about TAMU's next move. Don't be surprised when players and fans congratulate you after a win because this is the same hat the Aggies coaches will sport on the sideline this season!
So. The SEC store knows that TAMU is the Aggies. But the hat still says "Bulldogs." Maybe it thinks that the Aggie is a type of bulldog. I suppose that's a possibility, even though the Aggie isn't a type of bulldog. Also, Texas A&M's official mascot is a dog, although definitely not a bulldog. Maybe, too, this could just be a website glitch.
But we hope it's no error, that the SEC just has A&M on probation, that they have to wear hats with another team's name until they've proved they deserve to be mentioned with the big boys. These things'll roll off the line until 2017.
UPDATE (5:30 p.m.): The item has been discontinued. Sorry to all you Texas A&M Bulldogs fans who couldn't get in under the wire.
[SEC store, h/t Brad]


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Standard Poodle Dog Breed
Life Span: 12-15 or more years
Litter Size: 3-8 puppies
Group: AKC non-sporting
Recognized By: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Color: Many different solid colors are accepted in confirmation including: black, white, brown, sliver, blue, apricot, and red. Some breeders have also started breeding "Parti-Poodles" which are not one solid color but patches of different colors, but such coat colors are disqualified in confirmation.
Hair Length: Short
Size: Large
Shedding: Lite Shed to none
Male Height: over 15 inches tall at the highest point of the shoulders
Male Weight: between 45 and 55 pounds
Female Height: over 15 inches tall at the highest point of the shoulders
Female Weight: between 45 and 55 pounds
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Recently Poodles have gained a reputation as "foo-foo" apartment dogs, but the Poodle\'s history shows that they were heavily relied upon working dogs and they maintain a high level of ability and energy. They should have a daily walk to burn off their excess energy and keep them calm and manageable in the house. A daily 30 minute to hour long walk daily should be enough, a session of fetch in the yard or park will also help. Additionally, your Poodle should live in the house with your family. They are very people oriented dogs and would not enjoy being primarily outdoor pets.
The Standard Poodle is a medium to large sized dog with a dense, curly coat, a long slender face and muzzle, and generally delicate stature. Poodles tend to weight much less than other breeds of similar size. Also known as the French Poodle the Standard Poodle is the largest of three recognized sizes for the poodle.
The Standard Poodle stands over 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulders, the Miniature stands between 15 to 10 inches, and the Toy stands under 10 inches at the shoulders. The Poodle\'s length should be about the same as its height and its back should be basically level with a stable squared off stance. Their tails are docked to about half their original lengths, leaving around 10 inches or so. The teeth should form a scissors bite. The coat should be very dense, curly, and grows continuously so it can be groomed in many different styles and shapes. They also don\'t have that strong "doggie" smell that many dogs have. They have webbed feet like other retrievers from their history as water retrieval dogs and Poodles excel in hunting competitions, agility, flyball, and obedience. Their wonderful personalities, capability, and unique non-shedding coat have made the Poodle extremely popular as a pet around the world.
Someone interested in choosing a Poodle as a pet has the widest array of choices of any breed; no other breed has as many different options of size and color. These dogs are great with children and other dogs. They can be somewhat reserved with new people but with a lot of socialization in puppy hood they can become very outgoing dogs, and will warm up to newcomers quickly.
Coat Description
The Standard Poodle has been found throughout Europe for at least the last 400 years. Its origin is a bit controversial, but is thought to have originated in Germany and was bred as a water retrieval hunting dog. The English word Poodle seems to come from the German word pudel or pudelin, meaning "to splash in the water." Some Poodles are still used as hunting dogs and show a strong retrieval drive and eagerness to please. Some believe that it descended from a now nearly extinct French water dog called the Barbet and possibly a Hungarian Water Hound. The Poodle was used in both Germany and France as a gun dog and a retriever of water fowl. It is believed that the traditional Poodle haircut came out of this use. Owners cut their dogs\' hair in tufts around the joints to keep them warm in cold water.
Because of their high intelligence and trainability the French began to use them as circus performers. Their high popularity in France lead to the poodle to be called the French Poodle although the French themselves call it Caniche or "Duck Dog." The Poodle has also been called the Truffle Dog and was used search out truffle mushrooms in the woods. In modern times the Poodle remains a popular pet and these dogs have also been used as service dogs, leader dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, and participate in all of the available dog sports. Their varied history is a statement of how trainable and versatile the Poodle really is.
The Standard Poodle is an intelligent, loyal, adaptable dog, has a happy, playful personality, and is often described as having great sense of humor. This can be tricky for owners new to the breed because frequently owners find themselves laughing at their Poodles naughty antics and the dog will actually take that laughter as praise for the behavior. As an extremely intelligent and highly trainable dog, Poodles need to be mentally stimulated and taught positive behaviors or they will teach themselves, and owners may not like what they learn. Many Poodle owners talk about dogs who know how to upon the refrigerator or even unzip a purse and remove dog treats. However, since Poodles are eager learners new owners will not find this a difficult energy to channel.
The Standard Poodle is very territorial making them excellent watch dogs, alerting you of danger with a loud strong bark, but the Standard Poodle should not be a yappy dog, and should generally have a very even temperament. As a very adaptable dog, the Poodle is willing to lie at your feet while you watch TV, but will also be ready to go for a hike with you at the drop of a hat. They should have daily exercise to keep them happy and healthy; a 30-60 minute walk daily is preferred. They should have a bouncy, proud carriage, even a prance in their walk. Poodles are great with kids and other dogs and the more socialization they receive as puppies the more outgoing and comfortable they will be as adults. Poodles are one of the few breeds that seem to recognize other members of their own breed. The way that these dogs play is more bouncy and very different from other dogs so when two Poodles get a chance to play together they get very excited.
Because of the hunting history Poodles tend to have a strong prey drive which often manifests in a desire to chase all of the squirrels in the neighborhood. They can be acclimated to small pets such as cats in the home. It is advisable that you take all precautions when introducing a cat to your Poodle so that no one gets hurt and a positive precedent is set. The best thing is to raise the dog with a cat. Poodles can be taught to accept small animals as part of the pack and will even protect them as part of the family. Unlike some dogs, Poodles are able to bond with the entire family rather than just one individual. They are people pleasers and will love to be at your side all day long.
Health Problems
Poodles are prone to many of the same health problems as other large breeds such as bloat, hip dysplasia, and ear infections. Eye problems such as cataracts, runny eyes, and retinal atrophy are common as are Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Von Willebrands Disease, and skin conditions. There have also been some problems with Addisons disease and Epilepsy.
It is important to make sure that your breeder has the puppy's parents OFA certified and that they are aware of any genetic problems with the dogs they own and those they have breed.
The non-shedding quality of the Poodle's coat means that it does require rather extensive grooming. It is best to brush your Poodle's coat every week to keep mats from forming, and after any outdoor adventures to remove any burs or twigs from the coat. These sessions can be very pleasant and a nice chance to bond with your dog and check him or her over for any cuts or abnormalities. Begin grooming your dog as soon as you adopt him or her in order to ensure that grooming does not become a feared or unpleasant experience. During these sessions you should also trim your dog's nails and brush his or her teeth. Have your vet or groomer show you the best way to do this. Being able to do it at home will save you around $10 per nail trim, $10-$15 per tooth brushing and will also allow you to keep up on your dog's health maintenance more easily. If you allow your dog's nails to grow they can cause pain and damage to your dog's feet. If they make a clicking sound on bare floors, his or her nails are too long.
Not brushing your dog's teeth not only causes bad breath but if left for years will cause plaque build-up that must be removed by your vet. This can be a several hundred dollar procedure and as in humans dental problems can lead to health problems including heart disease.
About every 4-6 weeks your dog will need to be taken to a groomer to have its coat cleaned and trimmed. New owners should be prepared to pay between $35 and $50 or more per grooming session. The price is determined by the size of the dog and the condition of the coat when it is brought in, as well as the area you live in. An ambitious owner could try to learn to groom their dog themselves, but it can be rather involved and hard to master.
The style is entirely up to you. For confirmation there are only a few acceptable styles, but for a pet, the possibilities are limitless. Traditionally the feet, base of tail, and face are all shaved down to the skin. Shorter cuts will be easier to maintain as they require less brushing and you can allow more time to pass between grooms, but may not be as appealing as a longer haired look. There is also a style called corded which creates a very unique look. It is rather like "dreadlocks" on people, but can be difficult to maintain.
They should have a daily walk to burn off their excess energy and keep them calm and manageable in the house. A daily 30 minute to hour long walk daily should be enough, a session of fetch in the yard or park will also help.
The Standard Poodle is highly intelligent and very trainable dog. It is highly recommended that you start taking your new Poodle puppy to training classes right away. There are Puppy kindergarten classes available to dogs as young as 8 weeks old. Getting started with training right away will ensure that you are able to teach your dogs the necessary skills to fit into your lifestyle happily and will also provide your pup the mental stimulation so important to this breed. As the saying goes in dog training, "you can\'t teach nothing," even if you are unaware of what you are teaching you dog it is certain he or she is learning something from you. Take this in hand right away and don\'t let your dog learn bad behaviors. By actively choosing what you teach your Poodle you will avoid circumstances where your dog learns destructive behaviors before you even realize it. There are too many rejected dogs cast into shelters and rescues for reasons that might have been avoided. You will find training to be easy and rewarding with a Poodle by your side. Talk to your local Kennel Club or Humane Society to find out what groups in your area offer dog training classes. .


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Jam Loopz is a new professional jam track program designed to make practicing your instrument fun, simple and effective. It comes packaged with short loops of audio designed specifically to enhance your practice, to make the most out of your time. Improve your improvisation and song-writing skills, or practice exercises with the feel of a full band behind you, Jam Loopz can help take you to the next level by making practice fun again. Much like a backing track, these Jam Loopz contain all the background music for you to add the tune yourself, however the loops go on and on forever, until YOU decide you are finished. Whether you play guitar, saxophone or sing, and whether you like pop, hip hop or heavy metal, you can find an album of loops to suit your needs.
Easily navigate from album to album - the program comes complete with 35 loopz for free, in addition to any audio you purchase. The program displays the Key and chord progressions (where applicable) to help you improvise and create your own songs. Pick any of the tracks and it will play instantly and infinitely until you click stop.
Now if you want to work on writing a song, you can pick one with the same chord sequence and hear what it will sound like, lay down some riffs and licks or a guitar solo to hear what it will sound like. If you want to work on your improvisation skills then select a track and jam away to your hearts content, for as long as you want to - why let the structure of jam track restrict your ideas just as you are getting into the flow?
With Jam Loopz you can experiment with your ideas for as long as you want, once you have a loop you like there is no need to change track, rewind, or mess about with anything else - Jam Loopz keeps things simple so you can concentrate on what's important - your music!
This bundle includes 25 Hard Rock loopz and 20 Heavy Metal loopz, check out the samples above! Don't forget the software comes with 35 loopz by default, so this package includes 80 loopz in total.
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The Antares-class freighter was a type of starship operated by civilians for the United Federation of Planets and other organizations. Ships of the class were protected by standard deflector shields and could support crews of at least twelve. The Antares-class was capable of hauling a variety of freight, including deuridium, duridium, and dilithium. In addition, crews could also haul various types of supplies and material stipulated by contract. (DS9: "The Passenger", "The Adversary", "For the Cause"; VOY: "Author, Author")
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The Antares -class designation as established for the SS Xhosa, was, according to Mike Okuda, meant as a homage to the Antares (NCC-501), referenced to in the The Original Series episode "Charlie X", further elaborated upon in all the interior details, the TOS style consoles and the SS Xhosa dedication plaque. [1]
The Xhosa was one of the few starships that did not feature a captain's chair on the bridge; instead, there was a central console in front of the viewscreen manned by the captain and the engineer of the ship. The Norkova bridge set was later on redressed as the Nebula-class USS Prometheus bridge for the season 2 episode "Second Sight".
The studio model for the Norkova was one of many modifications that originally started as the Talarian freighter Batris from TNG: "Heart of Glory", and included a redesigned bow section. The model was later repainted and reused as the Xhosa in "The Way of the Warrior." The Talarian freighter was first identified in the Star Trek Encyclopedia as an Antares-class ship, the Xhosa was identified as such canonically in her dedication plaque, suggesting both designs might be variants of the same class. For further information on the studio model, see Batris model.
Although not explicitly stated as a Federation vessel, the impression was given that it was. What remains unclear is the possibility of whether or not the Norkova was under a Federation registry, or if it was registered as an independent, "third party" vessel. The existing doubt is based by later established fact that not all Human-run vessels, like the Norkova, were under Federation registry – as was the case with the Xhosa, which was commanded by Human captain Kasidy Yates and constructed at the Luna Shipyards, was under a Petarian registry. This type of vessel also appeared approaching a Federation dilithium mining colony in VOY: "Author, Author", again implying this type of vessel was connected to the Federation.


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And the winner is… Chris, who didn't get one for Christmas, but will for Valentine's Day. I recommend he sticks his children's names on it, and gifts it to him from them. 😉 Just use the contact form to send me your address, Chris, and I'll mail that tomorrow.
Thanks for entering, everyone!
How can you not love a man (in a cunning hat, of course) who robs from the rich and gives to the poor – even if it was accidental?!
As some of you may know, I'm a huge fan of Firefly. In the spirit of Browncoats everywhere, I like to give back when and how I can. A semi-local university does a fundraiser for cancer research annually, in which people shave their heads to raise money.
Our knitting group volunteered to make hats for those brave people – and what better than a cunning hat? Since I was making a couple for that, I decided to knock out one more for a lucky blog reader.
Things you should know:
- This is as authentic as I could make it, which means I did my best to preserve Ma Cobb's …ummm…interesting knitting techniques. I used the wonderful pattern here.
- This is not luxurious yarn. It's Red Heart and Bernat acrylic, which means it is to luxury yarn as molded protein cake is to something from Cake Boss.
- The lack of luxury yarn means that it is virtually indestructible, and you can wash and dry it without fear (essential for long space travel and cramped quarters.)
Here's how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment
- Share elsewhere on the web and leave a comment to tell me you've done so (Since you may be sharing on private networks, I'll take your word for it if it's in a place I can't access. However, be aware that the 'verse is *nasty* to those who are less than honest, unless you're the crew of Firefly.)
If you want to leave a link to where you commented, I'd love to see it. Also, please note that every comment will have a chance to win…so if you want 4 entries for sharing on pinterest, Facebook, twitter, and G+ – leave 4 separate comments!
I'll be drawing for the hat February 6th, so you'll have time to get it for Valentine's Day. After all, there's no better gift to yourself! (and if you can bear to give it to your significant other…well, that IS love!)


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Find the right golf shoe for your game.
Lee Westwood (Synr-G and SciFlex) celebrated his birthday by reclaiming the top spot on the Official World Golf Rankings with a win at the Indonesian Masters (Asian Tour). Lee Westwood played stellar golf all week at the Royale Jakarta Golf Club and began his final round with a 5 shot lead. Westwood was steady on the outward nine, shooting even par. On the 11th, Westwood faced a tricky 15 footer for birdie and nailed it. Now with some momentum, Lee birdied two more holes to finish the tourney at 19-under par 3 shots clear of second place. When asked about becoming world number one again, Westwood downplayed the feat, "It was about coming here this week and trying to win the Indonesian Masters and I've done that."
On the European Tour, big hitting Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts (FJ ICON) won the Volvo China Open at a staggering mark of 24-under par. This is Nicolas' first European Tour victory coming 10 years after first earning his European Tour card at the age of 18. Colsaerts later said of his victory, "I'm enjoying every second of it...I'm dizzy - my head is going
all over the place. I've been waiting for this for a very long time and
I think I did it in the best of manners so I'm really delighted."
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Viciedo's blast continues White Sox power surge
First home run gives South Siders only lead; Dunn, Rios also homer
CHICAGO -- Live by the home run ... win by the home run.
Such was the White Sox mantra during Sunday's 4-3 victory over the Mariners in 10 innings at U.S. Cellular Field, completing their first homestand of the 2013 season at 4-2. All four of their Sunday runs came on home runs, including Dayan Viciedo's first career walk-off shot, a prodigious 406-foot clout to left, coming against Kameron Loe (1-1) with one out.
This long-ball theory has played out consistently over the first six games, with 15 of the team's 22 runs scored on homers. While the White Sox want to feature a more diversified offensive attack, nobody is complaining about success.
"Sometimes you're going to score runs with homers," said White Sox right fielder Alex Rios, who homered in every game of the Mariners series, marking the first time in his career he has homered in three straight. "We're here to score runs any way you can."
"Everybody's going to take a little bit," said an ecstatic Viciedo, speaking through translator and White Sox coach Lino Diaz. "Some start slower than others, but everybody will do their part at the right time."
Chris Sale worked seven innings in his second start, giving up three runs on five hits, while striking out seven and walking two. The bar has been set so high for the All-Star and Opening Day starter that Sunday's effort wasn't considered one of the southpaw's frontline performances.
"It wasn't his best day as far as command and even stuff," said White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers of Sale, whose ERA sits at 1.84 after two starts. "But that's how good he is, where he can shut down a pretty good offense like that and keep us in the game and give us a chance."
"He's got good stuff," said Seattle first baseman Justin Smoak of Sale. "We felt like we had chances, we just weren't able to capitalize enough."
All the damage by the Mariners (3-4) also was inflicted via the long ball.
With two outs in the first inning, Michael Morse launched his fifth home run down the left-field line. That drive scored Jason Bay, who had drawn a one-out walk.
Kendrys Morales added a solo blast with one out in the sixth. But the White Sox answered each long drive against Sale with their own power punch.
In the bottom of the first, Adam Dunn drove out a 427-foot, two-out shot to right-center off Hisashi Iwakuma to score Alexei Ramirez, who had doubled with one out. It was Dunn's second homer and the 408th of his career, moving him past Duke Snider for sole possession of 48th place all-time.
And it was Rios who tied the game in the seventh with a leadoff homer to left. Prior to that connection, Iwakuma had retired 16 straight after Dunn cleared the fence in the first.
"It's scary to pitch here because anything that goes up, you think there's a chance," said Iwakuma, through translator Anthony Suzuki. "All we can do is keep the ball down and make them hit it on the ground. That's all I had in mind."
"You tip your hat to him," said White Sox manager Robin Ventura of Iwakuma, who gave up four hits and threw only 89 pitches over eight innings. "He was moving it around and he has a little bit of a funky delivery. He was painting both sides and wasn't giving you a lot of opportunities. We didn't have that many chances after the first inning."
Although it was Viciedo who delivered the game-winner, Sale thought this victory was emblematic of the all-for-one White Sox approach under Ventura. When Gordon Beckham made a rare throwing error in the eighth, Matt Lindstrom fanned Morse and Jesus Montero to strand runners at first and second.
Closer Addison Reed (1-0), who has a hand in all four victories, struck out Morse to strand two more in the 10th, and when Smoak opened the seventh with a single to left, Viciedo nailed the slow-footed runner trying to stretch it into a double.
"That's the beautiful thing about this team," Sale said. "Not only do we work hard for ourselves but we work hard for each other. We are here to do our job but also pick each other up. That happened throughout the entire game, people picking each other up. It's what you like to see. We pulled it out today."
The ultimate pickup came from Viciedo, who connected on a 2-0 sinker to set off the celebration.
"You pipe it down the middle 2-0 to any of these big league hitters and they're probably going to put a good swing on it," Loe said. "It was a bad pitch."
"I'm very happy with what happened," Viciedo said. "It was my turn to do something to help the team."
Some people don't like the club's reliance on homers. As the White So embark on a 10-game road trip two games over .500, they are grateful for every one of their 11.
"Exciting and fun to watch," said Sale of the victory, before pausing to analyze Viciedo's game-winner. "That ball was crushed."


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A Wonderful opportunity to live in a brand new home in one of Sechelts Newest subdivisions. Whether just starting out, thinking of retirement or just want the feel of a brand new home this lot is the perfect place to start. Nice and level lots great care was taken by the Developers to give this a nice neighbourhood feel. Includes a storage yard for all 16 lots so a place to park your boat of RV. Close to Coast Gravity Bike Park, Marinas, restaurants, short walk to beach access, provincial park, & trails to Burnett Falls.


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The Public Works Committee serves as a forum to review and recommend to the City
Council significant public works policies. The Committee will also review the
operations of the Water & Sewerage Department, Maintenance Department, and the
Sanitation Department. The committee will provide periodic input on major projects
occurring within the City and direction on methods for minimizing disturbances to
residents and Public Works operations. They will maintain effective communications
with area residents, implement project cost controls, and deal with other issues as
necessary. The Committee will also interact with Public Works personnel to solicit
their suggestions and input for maintaining and enhancing the City's facilities and
infrastructure in order to provide the highest level of service to the community. This
Committee shall meet as needed and shall submit a quarterly status report to the
Mayor and Council.


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SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Friday that leader Kim Jong Un has guided the test launches of its newly developed precision guided missiles, in a possible reference to three short-range projectiles South Korean officials say the North fired toward its waters a day earlier.
South Korean defense officials said the projectiles fired from an eastern port city Thursday flew about 190 kilometers (120 miles) before harmlessly landing into the waters off its east coast. The exact type of those projectiles and the North's intentions weren't immediately known.
Along with its nuclear program, North Korea's missile program is a major regional threat, and the North's state media said Friday that the country tested what it calls "cutting- edge ultra-precision tactical guided missiles" and Kim watched the tests with top deputies and was satisfied with the results.
The North didn't say when the launches took place or how many missiles were fired, but they are likely the projectiles that Seoul says North Korea fired Thursday as there have been no other reported firings by North Korea in recent days.
South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said Friday that North Korea has been trying to upgrade its large-caliber multiple rocket launch systems in recent years and that those weapons' range has been slightly and gradually increased in each test-launch.
The North Korean media dispatch Friday called the latest missile launches "significant" because they were made at a time when the Democratic Republic of Korea is bolstering its national defense because the U.S. and South Korea are "going extremely reckless in the moves to isolate and stifle the DPRK and unleash a war of aggression."
Short-range test firings by North Korea aren't unusual, but a barrage of missile and artillery tests earlier this year boosted tension between the rivals. A North Korean artillery attack in 2010 killed four South Koreans on a front-line Yellow Sea island.
North Korea has in recent months threatened South Korea's leader, calling her a prostitute, and the South has vowed to hit North Korea hard if provoked. North Korea's rising anger coincided with annual joint military exercises by the U.S. and South Korea and a visit to Seoul by President Barack Obama. North Korea also test-fired two medium-range ballistic missiles and exchanged artillery fire with South Korea near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea.
The United States keeps about 28,500 troops in the South.
On Thursday, North Korea's army accused South Korea of firing shells into the North's waters near a disputed Korean sea boundary "The North Korean army in the front-line area is "full of the strong will of retaliation to punish the provocateurs to the last one by giving vent to their pent-up grudge," said the army statement carried by Pyongyang's Korean Central News Agency.
Both Koreas routinely conduct artillery drills near the sea boundary, a scene of several bloody skirmishes in recent years.
The Korean Peninsula is still technically in a state of war because the 1950-53 Korean War ended with an armistice and not a peace treaty.


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Arts, Languages, and Philosophy is a vibrant and diverse department, dedicated to enhancing the experience and education of Missouri S&T's students through immersion in philosophy, languages, media studies, art, film, music, and theatre courses.
Areas of Study
Students can earn a B.S. in philosophy. We also offer three minors. The study of philosophy emphasizes the understanding of ideas, the capacity to identify assumptions, and the ability to gain insights into problems and puzzles.
Latin American Studies
Latin American studies allows students to develop deeper understanding of the cultures and languages of Latin America while simultaneously honing and implementing the technical skills they are acquiring in the courses for their majors.
Speech and Media Studies
Communication underlies every human interaction, whether among friends, in the workplace, or as the citizens and leaders of our communities. Understanding how communication works is essential to the process of becoming an effective member of our work and communities.
You are invited to become a member of some of Missouri S&T's most exciting, fun, and challenging organizations. Whether you are incoming freshman, a member from last year or from years past, there is a place for you in one or more of the bands, orchestras, and choirs.
Multidisciplinary Studies
In ALP, students may work with an advisor to write their own degree programs, combining S&T's general BA requirements with two or three focus areas to design an individualized academic curriculum reflecting their own special interests and needs.
Modern Languages
We offer courses in Spanish, German, Russian, and French, where students can also earn a minor in any of these areas. We are a dedicated faculty, fostering students ability to converse on an elementary level just after two semesters of study.
Art and Film
There are various avenues to experience and study art throughout college, but the most effective and thorough way is by taking an art course from our program. We offer courses in art appreciation, art history, study of film, as well as courses in design, painting, and photography.
We offer courses in media production and performance, theatre appreciation, and special projects. Students, community, and faculty are involved in these productions - a good time is always had.


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Birth Control
Contraceptives—birth control methods—prevent pregnancy. All women and men have a right to safe, effective, affordable and accessible contraception. Contraception reduces the number of unintended pregnancies and the need for abortion; it's an essential and basic preventive health service globally.
The more contraceptive options a society has, along with easy access and the education to use them, the less a society has to depend upon abortion. In the United States, however, there are fewer contraceptive options than in other developed nations, access is far more complicated, and cost is prohibitive for far too many. In developed countries like The Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden—where effective contraceptive choices are easily accessible and inexpensive or free—women have lower abortion rates compared to the United States.