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PLEASE NOTE: The scholarship contest is now closed. Winners will be announced on Thursday, Feb. 26. Thanks!
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I'm incredibly excited to kick off our 2015 Certified Crystal Healer Enrollment with our annual Scholarship Contest! Wheeee!! This is 1 of my most favorite-ist things to do all year!! YES! We're offering not 1, but 2 glittery seats to our next course term which begins on March 10th, 2015.
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Oct 11, 2018
I god certified from Duke University through Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital\n\nAmazing with Coursera platform really Got Experienced from this subject
Aug 07, 2017
This course was really great in explaining the Image and video processing basics. I do not have an extensive maths background, but was still able to grasp the concepts. Thanks.
автор: Kumaresan G•
May 21, 2019
As a beginner this is my first course in image and video processing. Prof Guillermo covered a vast amount of material with both fundamental and math perceptive. His teaching is clear and concise. I have absorbed lot of new information and techniques from this course. However the programming assignments could have been made compulsory and more elaborate so that the students can have hands on experience of the methods taught. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn image and video processing. Thanks.
автор: sumita m•
Jun 19, 2019
Great!! Very good explanation of key concepts, some hands on experience will add value to the course.
автор: Luis C•
Jun 19, 2018
Nice course with very interesting material. It would be nice to have a bit more code examples.
автор: Vivek P•
Jun 10, 2018
There was more of maths, but it was really necessary to actually understand the magic under the hood! Prof. Guillermo is really awesome and teaches exceptionally well! My personal suggestion would to teach some hands on coding in this. But as a course, its very good!
автор: Arjun S•
Aug 16, 2018
It should be more practical rather than college lectures. No doubt the course title is so much interesting but material is not up to mark. The syllabus is mostly based on the college level not the practical level. We think that we learn the techniques used in Hollywood rendering processes and more but no content available in this course.
автор: charan S•
Mar 08, 2017
Materials and topics were good, but the course lacks in two things. They stress more on math and theory. I would suggest additional videos explaining the implementation in matlab would be helpful and would throw more insight to the maths. Second there is no programming assignments, so its a little easy kind of. If the instructor or the TA would help out in giving the assignments and implementation in matlab, then it will be one of the ever-lasting courses
автор: Aviv P•
Dec 02, 2018
With no HW you cant truly say you know image processing.
автор: Flávio H I•
Jan 28, 2019
I have to admit this is a very good course. The first 2 weeks were too dificult because the math that I don't use every day as a doctor. But with resilience it opens a new world that is fascinating. This course is the opportunity to take a look in a variaty of new concepts in image processing that pushes you to embrace a new carreer as a medical image expert. After thjs course I will go deeper in this field...
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Feb 24, 2019
Очень интересно!
автор: Vítor R•
Feb 28, 2019
Professor Sapiro is an absolute knowledgeable master! It has been an honor to be able to engage with such enjoyable coursework. The course covers the essentials and progresses to more advanced topics in a very pedagogical, self-contained fashion. I am much grateful for the time donated by Professor Guillermo Sapiro and his team in the making of this course.
автор: Самохвалова А А•
Mar 02, 2019
Guillermo Sapiro and his team did a great job making this course. It was interesting, informative and helpful. I learned a lot of new things and I'm looking forward to using these skills in practice. Thank you!
автор: William J P B•
Mar 11, 2019
I really enjoyed the course.
автор: Нестерова К А•
Mar 11, 2019
Очень познавательно, спасибо!!
автор: Tushar S•
Mar 26, 2019
This course has proved to be really helpful in providing me the complete understanding of Image and video processing.
автор: Николаева А А•
Mar 21, 2019
очень классный курс. Так же спасибо сайту гитхаб!
автор: Aravinda G•
Mar 14, 2019
Really amazing explanation
автор: wolf•
Mar 29, 2019
It is a great course that the professor teaches very patiently. The knowledge is very advanced that we can use them in our daily work and projects. Thanks , professor and Duke.Thanks, coursera.
автор: HEF•
Feb 19, 2019
It is not as difficult as you would assume before enrolling. There are 1 or 2 weeks with mathematics but they totally worth your effort. This is really a mind-blowing course where you can get a taste of image and video processing from basics to advanced. The professor is very passionate, introducing lots of fun and cool stuff to you. You will never regret once enroll :)
автор: ibrahim A•
Jul 05, 2017
Thanks for your good explanation of the algorithms and sharing the experiences.
автор: Richard O•
Mar 20, 2017
Great course, very nice teacher, excellent and interesting content.
автор: Zohair S•
Jun 04, 2017
This is simply an incredible course to take for beginners. It takes you in depth into the theoretical concepts of image processing. As for the implementations, those aren't discussed in great detail, but are left as an exercise for the student. All in all, an incredible course.
автор: T.N.S.Adithya•
Dec 05, 2017
very good intro to image processing concepts
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Jan 24, 2017
автор: SOURAV M•
Apr 22, 2018
Very Nice course. I believe it could be more detailed and elaborated like a 1 or 2 year program so that the students could learn everything at one place. Overall the content was highly motivating and the explanations were very clear.
автор: kirti s•
Jun 04, 2018
What a great course, starting from the very basic it takes the learner towards the pinnacle of current research topics in image processing.

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#About David
David Carter is responsible for the provision of banking and wealth products and services that meet our customer's needs, while maintaining disciplined risk management and a strong balance sheet to ensure a stable earnings profile.
Since joining Suncorp in 2006, he has held several senior roles including Chief Financial Officer, Banking & Wealth. Prior to joining Suncorp, he spent much of his career at ANZ in banking and wealth management positions.
David was appointed Deputy Chair of the Australian Banking Association in 2018 and is an active contributor to the advancement of the banking and wealth industry through this forum. He is also a member of the Queensland Ballet Board and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Business School Executive Dean's CEO Strategy Group.
He has a particular interest in mentoring and is an advocate for financial education and helping to improve levels of financial literacy, particularly in young people.


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Richard E. Grant briefly discusses his role in Episode IX with Radio Times and tells them he's not playing Grand Admiral Thrawn.
"I'm not playing the Star Wars character you just mentioned," Grant tells Radio Times when asked how he's preparing for the role of Thrawn.
"I'm not allowed to tell you anything. Otherwise I would be fired.
"It's a complete lockdown on any information whatsoever," he concluded.
In the interview he also shares that he still has his original Star Wars toys from the 70's. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now featuring this interview and more.


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Head Trip: Deadpool Movie Speculation
Deadpool Movie Speculation
A quick fact some of you may not know. Wade Wilson, AKA Deadpool, was originally created as a rip off character by Rob Liefeld of DC's Slade Wilson, AKA Deathstroke. Marvel eventually separated the two by changing Deadpool's appearance, rhetoric, and mannerisms.
With that being said, Deadpool has blossomed into the most popular character in the Marvel Universe. With a plethora of trade paper backs out there to choose from, the Deadpool themed stories seemingly never end. For some, that is a beautiful thing.
Oh yea, I almost forgot, there is a Deadpool movie coming out with a release date of February 12th, 2016. That's less than a year away ladies and gents. Do you have your Deadpool movie books? If you don't soon, you will be left with disappointment after your hunt as there are a ton of Deadpool fans.
Most of the books in the first section can be found for cover or less. Also, if the Deadpool movie is a smash hit (I'm 99.8% sure it will be), there will be a sequel and possibly more movies. Some of these books are looking farther down the road as specs for Deadpool 2 and/or Deadpool 3. Fox has the rights to Deadpool (Insert self-imposed head slap from Avi Arad) and has stated that Deadpool will be focused in the X-Men cinematic universe, which means we will most likely see Wolverine, and possibly more X-Men characters.
|Since the Deadpool movie will be set in the X-Men cinematic universe, the X-Men Origins: Deadpool One-Shot should be the origin issue to grab.Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth #7 features the 1st appearance of Lady Deadpool, who is one of the members of the Deadpool Corps. Also look for the 2nd print of this book, which features a sweet variant cover.
|Deadpool Vol 3 #1000 is the 1st Appearance of Headpool (another Deadpool Corps member) and also has a sweet noir cover. I haven't read any Prelude to Deadpool Corps, but according to multiple sources, Prelude to Deadpool Corps #3 is the 1st Appearance of Dogpool (yet again another Deadpool Corps member!)
|Marvel Two-in-One Annual #7 is the first appearance of the Champion, who was, you guessed it, an original member of Deadpool Corps. This book features a cool boxing cover as well. Prelude to Deadpool Corps #2 is the supposed 1st Appearance of Kidpool. I promise, this is the last member of the original Deadpool Corps.
|Here's where it gets a little weird. Dogpool and Kidpool both appear in Prelude to Deadpool Corps #1, on the cover. So is this the 1st appearance of Dogpool and Kidpool? Deadpool Vol 2 #11 features a sweet Amazing Fantasy #15 cover swipe. Not related to the movie, but a good book to have!
|To me, these two books are still way under the radar. Deadpool Vol 1 #1 and Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1 both pre-date Deadpool #1 from his first ongoing series. Each mini-series has four books and all of them are worth picking up. Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1 is also the 1st appearance of Weasel, who is a friend, sidekick, information broker and arms dealer for Deadpool and has a high chance to appear on screen.
|Agent X #1 features the 1st Appearance of Agent X who has a unique story as well. Some believe he is Deadpool, Deadpool believes he's a version of himself on another Earth. You decide! New Mutants #99 is the 1st Appearance of Shatterstar and Feral, who are two of the original members of X-Force, which is rumored to be in the Deadpool movie.
|New Mutants #100 has the 1st Appearance of the X-Force team and X-Force: Megazine collects New Mutants 98-100.
|The second print of New Mutants #87 is the 1st Appearance of Cable and has a gold variant cover and is worth picking up if you can find it cheap. Deadpool Vol 2 #65 contains the 1st Appearance of Nijo Minamiyori, who later becomes Agent X and also has the 1st Appearance of Black Swan (the male version), who is one of Deadpool's foes. This book also has a sweet Alvin Lee cover.
|Deadpool Vol 2 1998 Annual and Deadpool -1 both feature Deadpool origin stories. They are worth grabbing cheap, even if they don't use these stories for an origin on the screen.
Next are some of the keys already known surrounding the Deadpool movie. Some of you may have already grabbed multiple copies of these books and if you haven't, you better grab them before they disappear …
Next, we have some reading material! You know I couldn't have an article without some recommended reading! Here are 3 TPBs worth picking up if you find them cheap (or at the library!).
BONUS! Two Deadpool variants that have long term value.
And finally, like you thought I would forget the big two. If you have New Mutants #98 (1st Deadpool) and are missing New Teen Titans #2 (1st Deathstroke), your Deadpool collection sucks.
There would not be a Deadpool if not for Deathstroke. This fact got a wink in the delightful Superman / Batman Annual #1, where Joe Kelly (writer of arguably the best Deadpool stories out there) introduces the Earth-3 version of Deathstroke and let's just say it sounds and acts exactly like Deadpool would, were he allowed to appear in a DC comic. Which, of course, he isn't, but if he were … A fun read in any case!
Now go eat some Deadpoo while I try and be a good Dadpool!


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Continental Title aims to provide the highest level of service to all customers. If you would like to share your CTC story, send us a note on our Contact Us page or leave us a testimonial on Facebook.
"I have always been a huge supporter and fan of using Continental Title for all of my closings. My recent experience with the Continental Title Plaza Office, however, was absolutely second to none! Not only did Fallon and Amanda make my clients feel right at home with their expertise and knowledge, we also had a spectacular time laughing and just getting to know them. Every ounce of nervousness in my clients as they were closing on their first home was completely forgotten. If you ask me, I would have almost said those Title Girls planned it all!
I'm grateful for Fallon and Amanda and their happy faces in our office every day! Sure makes it easy to go in to work."
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"Continental Title is awesome to work with. Fallon and her team go above and beyond to make sure the home buying/selling process is seamless and streamlined for my clients. Any time I have questions or concerns, they respond immediately and rectify any situation that may arise. Fallon is fantastic at the closing table, she takes time to make sure the client is at ease and understands everything they are signing. I would recommend this team to any agent or client looking for a seamless transition in the real estate transaction world."
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"The team at Continental Title are so great to work with! Communication is so important to my clients and I while going through a real estate transaction and I can always count on CTC to keep me in the loop every step of the way. I always have a great experience and know that I can trust them to make sure my deals close in a timely manner. I have always used CTC as my title company of choice and will continue to do so in the future! They truly know the meaning of customer service."
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Fallon and Amanda at Continental Title are amazing. They are hardworking, patient, organized, and they clearly communicate with all parties involved. They also make the closing process smooth and seamless for my clients. I highly recommend working with them for all of your title needs!
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Val, I just wanted to let you know how much I love working with Niki and Lindsey! They both are a true asset to Continental. And let me also say how much better my service has been since Lindsey started being Niki's processor. She always responds and she gives excellent service. You know I just love you guys to pieces but I just thought I should tell you again!
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This is a reminder for you to ensure you complete your Arts Thread portfolio pages - which is another New Designers-affiliated platform by which to foster more chances for influential people to view your work. Some of you have made a start, and some of you have completed your pages already - for example, Rosie and Ant - take a look. I want all ND2016 exhibitors to have representation through Arts Thread - and don't wait until the show is on to get this done; get it done today.
Some of you are posting your completed films and ND2016 turnarounds: can you please send your ND video files to Alan asap, so he can 'health-check' your export settings and gauge how well your film files will player via the media-players we'll be using at the show. This is really important: we don't want any broken-hearted graduates whose films are stuttering or glitching. As published previously, your deadline for completing your films is Friday 1st July, but before that date, we want to be able to have previewed your animations on the media-players. Send Alan what you've already completed on Monday, and get everything else to him to check within the final week. Many thanks!


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7th November 2016, Rhode Island
Dan Dwight, CEO/President of Cooley Group, represents the "new generation" of leaders in the textile/coated fabrics industry, based on leadership and sound business principles, rather than long experience in a specific industry.
A global leader in coated fabrics, Cooley is celebrating its 90th anniversary, a rare achievement for a textile company. Dwight came to Cooley, a private company five years ago, as only its fourth CEO, from General Electric, with little experience in textiles or coated fabrics. He had extensive experience in business development and running companies internationally for GE, a company noted for developing top-level leaders. Under his leadership, the company has prospered, with increased revenue and profitability.
In this Talking Heads, Bill Smith interviews Dan Dwight about the company's operations, main objectives, as well as its approach to sustainability.
Dan Dwight: I worked for GE in 13 different divisions. That, along with experience with other companies, including sales, operations, R&D, and finance, you learn a lot about business and leadership. So coming into a new business or markets was second nature to me. Cooley is an experienced leader in its industry; with products for diverse markets on a global scale. We have some of the industry's most modern production equipment, and a top-notch R&D operation, plus experienced, creative and innovative people; capabilities that allows us to serve a wide range of markets. I've been comfortable "bouncing between such diverse areas … you don't have to be industry specific, rather leadership specific."
DD: Coating/laminating is a textile finishing operation. We were one of the first coating companies to put in our own looms and weft-inserted-warp knit equipment for substrates for our products. Some of our equipment allows us to extrusion laminate to widths over 5 meters. Going wider is an industry trend. We make our fabric ourselves, not all can. So we are vertical in that sense, making our own substrates gives us greater control of the finished product.
DD: We have good distribution and representation internationally and high level production capabilities in the US. We do have alliances in Asia that produce newly developed fabrics for us, ones that we are introducing to the marketplace but do not have capacity to produce ourselves. We will add that capacity as needed.
DD: By adjusting our mindset relative to pricing and product line, with emphasis on performance rather than price. We don't try and compete on price alone. We provide solutions, we focus on relationships, proving to our many collaboration partners how superior performance and innovation pays in the long run. We develop sustainable chemistry for our coatings, reduced the amount and overall weight of material needed in many areas, focused on recyclability, and innovating more sustainable approaches, all at a reasonable price. You can't do that if you don't make money. We had to raise prices when I came – there was a lot of resistance, but we did it by showing our partners a better, and often less expensive, way of doing things. Performance counts.
DD: Very. 68% of our revenues last year came from long-term supply agreements with our partners.… collaboration allows us to grow together… helping each to obtain long-term growth and market share… As an example, a major roofing company partner had a product development team visit us recently – they saw our machinery and said "we are looking at a possible new product --- you guys could do that" – and we do. Over 40% of our business last year was in new products. Relationships and collaboration are important in driving long term sustainable growth.
DD: It is important. Our team constantly review products and what and how we are doing things, and work toward improvements. When I got to Cooley, it was suggested we do an unreinforced product, though most said. it could not be done. "Show me why not", I said. Our people accepted the challenge; it is now a major product of ours. New product development, new applications, new markets – with an eye on sustainability – all by leveraging great people. We strive to improve on what we have and develop the future.
Dwight is a breath of fresh air in the technical textiles industry, one of a growing breed with visionary leadership.
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She doesn't usually get why she feels like she's never good enough most of the time.
But sometimes she does.
And when she does, the ground shakes. She falls. Her hands clasp and unclasp. She somehow feels like she's been shredded to even smaller pieces because she knows she just glued her tiny parts which were broken before. When she does, she understands why he abandoned her in the middle of the road in the middle of the night. She fathoms the questions she always asks herself. Why he sends broken promises as his parting gifts and why she lets him. Now she gets why after she mends his ripped tapestry, he immediately bids her goodbye. Why she accepts him with open arms every time he comes back after he leaves. Why he doesn't need to explain to her his side. Why she loves the mixture of his personality with a rebellious view of the world. Why looking at his eyes are enough. She understands everything- why she fell, why she keeps coming back, why Natalie chose Keith when she has Raphael.
But what she doesn't know is that the problem isn't her, it's him and his blindness.
He doesn't see the art that flows through her veins. He doesn't appreciate the magic that sparks between her teeth when she laughs and when the dimple on her right cheek comes out. When he looks at the night sky, there are thousands of lights glimmering above, unable to distinguish which are stars, meteors, satellites, and airplanes. But when he sees a star in front of him, he focuses his attention on a satellite. It's not her fault why she doesn't have a face as lovely as a perfectly roasted marshmallow in the bonfire. She knows that no one likes it that her face is not fragile because it shows her stern, resilient personality. No one recognizes the worth of her smiles. He doesn't see that deep inside, she's a castle of glass… too easy to break.
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PS4 Pro vs PS4: What's the difference?
PS4 or PS4 Pro: what's the difference? Does it really matter which one you buy?
The answer, short and sweet, is that it absolutely matters. Sure, they both play the same games, use the same peripherals and are joined together by the PlayStation Store, but when it comes to how games look and feel, they're entirely different.
The PS4 Pro, the newer of the two consoles, is Sony's premium console. It plays games in a higher resolution (4K) and often in High Dynamic Range (HDR). It's a little more expensive, but that's because it uses slightly different hardware to get better results in terms of performance. It's not the PS5.
The PS4, well, you probably know what that is already. But, if you don't, it's Sony's fourth major home console, not counting remakes or the spectacularly short-lived PlayStation TV. It's a huge step up from the PS3, and plays a whole new set of games.
So what's the difference?
The biggest difference is resolution: Whereas the original PS4 is limited to 1080p, the new PS4 Pro can go as high as 2160p – or 4K, as it's more commonly known. The catch (because there's always a catch isn't there?) is that games will need to receive a PS4 Pro patch to enable these more detailed resolutions.
We only point that last part out because it's up to game developers themselves to issue those patches and ultimately utilize the more powerful hardware. No PS4 Pro mode, no PS4 Pro performance.
Thankfully, going forward, all new PS4 games will need to include a 'Pro Mode', which will allow them to make the most of the Pro's enhanced hardware. This guarantees that there'll be a lot of Pro content in the future and is slightly different than the approach Microsoft is taking that developers are free to opt out.
Now, it's worth noting that should you want to see what games in 4K HDR look like, you're going to need a 4K HDR TV – your old 1080p screen probably won't see a benefit outside of a few extra frames.
Should you buy a PS4 Pro and have a 4K TV on hand, however, you should prepare yourself – games look great on the PS4 Pro. Textures in Spider-Man on PS4 Pro are significantly clearer than they are on the regular PS4. Insomniac (the game's developer) has done a great job optimizing the game for PS4, but playing it on a Pro is the far superior experience.
PS4 vs PS4 Pro price comparison
The Pro offers some rather obvious advantages over the original PS4, but there are still plenty of reasons to go for the latter. Namely, price. Take a look at some of the best deals available for Sony's popular console.
Of course, if you decide that a PS4 Pro is more up your alley, you're in for a treat –especially if you have a new 4K HDR television to play it on. You'll find the lowest prices on Sony's PlayStation 4 Pro further down below.
- PS4 Pro is bigger, but not by much
- Sleeker finish on top of the Pro console
The most obvious difference between the original PS4 and the PS4 Pro is the addition of an extra layer onto the console.
While the original PS4 had two layers separated by a gap for the disc drive and two USB ports, the PS4 Pro has three layers.
Thankfully this hasn't lead to too much of an increase in its dimensions. The original PS4 measured 275.1 x 305.1 x 53.1mm, while the Pro measures 295 x 327 x 55mm. That means it's slightly bigger, it's 2cm deeper and 2cm wider, but interestingly it's more or less the same height.
It's also half a kilogram heavier, or just over a pound.
- PS4 Pro has an extra USB port
- PS4 Pro also has an optical audio port
- Original PS4 uses HDMI 1.4, Pro uses HDMI 2.0a
In terms of rear connectors, the PS4 Pro is nearly identical to the standard PS4, aside from the addition of an extra USB 3.0 port – which should be pretty useful if you're planning on hooking up a PlayStation VR, since the headset takes up a USB port when it's plugged in.
An extra USB port is an excellent inclusion, since the PSVR brings back the Move Controllers which each need a USB port to charge.
Unlike the new slimmer PS4, the PS4 Pro does include an optical audio output on its rear like the original launch PS4.
The final difference between the ports on the back of the console is the HDMI port. While the original PS4 had an HDMI 1.4 port, the PS4 Pro has an HDMI 2.0 port to allow it to output at 4K resolutions (more on that later).
Important to note is that you don't need to upgrade your HDMI cable to take advantage of 4K, despite what Sony is claiming on its official FAQ. Any HDMI cable that can handle 1080p can do 4K just fine.
Optical drive
- Both systems have Blu-ray drives
- Neither are capable of 4K Blu-ray playback
This is a particularly sore spot for Sony's new system. Despite speculation to the contrary, the PS4 Pro does not include an Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It can play Full HD 1080p Blu-ray discs just the same as the original PS4.
Sony's decision to omit a Ultra-HD Blu-ray drive from the system is puzzling, considering that Blu-ray support was one of the major boons of the PS3. Now, Sony might be saving that for another console down the road, however, considering that Microsoft's Xbox One S already has the high-end disc drive, it would've benefitted Sony to launch the Pro with one as well.
- PS4 Pro has better GPU performance (4.2 TFLOP vs 1.84)
- PS4 Pro has 802.11ac Wi-Fi antenna and Bluetooth 4.0
- PS4 Pro has an additional 1GB of DDR3 RAM
The internals are where we see our first major difference from the original PS4.
Both consoles share an AMD Jaguar x86-64 8-core CPU, which has seen a 30% boost in clock-speed from 1.6GHz to 2.1GHz.
Meanwhile the GPU has seen a much bigger performance increase. Its power has been doubled, and its clock-speed has been boosted from 800MHz to 911MHz.
In total the GPU has jumped from 1.84 TFLOP in the launch PS4 to 4.2 TFLOP in the Pro. This bump is in order to accommodate the new 4K functionality.
The Wi-Fi of the Pro has also seen an upgrade to include 802.11ac and a Bluetooth bump to v2.1 to v4.0. Both of these upgrades were also seen in the new slim PS4.
The Pro also has an additional 1GB of DDR3 RAM, which will be used for non-gaming apps to free up the faster GDDR5 RAM for gaming performance.
4K TV Performance
- PS4 Pro supports 4K/HDR
- Original PS4 just supports HDR
- Developers decide how to use the extra power
This is the big one – the main reason it's worth making the jump from the original hardware to the PS4 Pro. The PS4 Pro supports 4K output, as opposed to the standard PS4's Full HD 1080p resolution.
When it comes to streaming services such as Netflix this means that the console will be able to play movies and TV shows in their maximum resolution, but unfortunately the lack of an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive means that the console will not be able to play physical 4K media.
Games are slightly more complicated because it will be up to developers to decide how they want to use the PS4 Pro's extra muscle, though we're seeing it bear more fruit the longer the jacked-up console is on the market.
In our review of God of War, we found the PS4 Pro version came with two separate graphics modes: one which favors resolution, displaying the game at checkerboard 2160p (or 4K), and another which favors performance, lowering the resolution to 1080p but displaying at a framerate that's closer to 60fps (but never actually locking at it).
The one you choose will obviously come down to your personal preference. Camera movement is much, much smoother in performance mode, though the drop in visual detail is noticeable — especially in game, where the level of detail seen at 4K is so high.
Of course, HDR is also available for those with TVs that support the format, and we can say that it definitely adds to the experience, particularly when it comes to lighting and shadows.
Other games such as Days Gone are upscaled to achieve a 4K output, but reports indicate that the upscaling process used is more clever than simply stretching the image over a larger number of pixels. But other games such as Deus Ex: Mankind Divided are said to upscale much less successfully.
The takeaway seems to be that achieving good 4K performance will need developers to be clever about the balance they strike between native rendering resolution and the upscaling technologies used.
In summary: the PS4 Pro is not powerful enough to run a game at 4K with all the graphical bells and whistles turned on, but with some compromises the results can be reportedly impressive.
Although HDR support is new with the PS4 Pro, this same functionality is set to come to launch PS4s via a firmware update. Check out our full guide to HDR for exactly what that means for how your games will look.
In terms of loading times, the PS4 Pro offers a small improvement over the stock PS4, but if you're looking for a boost in loading times, then you'll see more of an improvement if you upgrade your launch PS4 with an SSD.
1080p TV Performance
- Some games play at higher framerates on PS4 Pro
Although the PS4 Pro is meant mainly as an accompaniment to 4K televisions, the console will also give a graphical boost if you're playing on a 1080p screen.
But while some of these enhancements are intentional, such as using supersampling to enhance the amount of detail in a given scene, others are not.
The Last Guardian, the much-delayed game from Team Ico, finally launched with numerous framerate issues that were present on both the PS4 at 1080p, and the PS4 Pro at 4K.
But a performance analysis revealed that these issues almost completely disappear if you force the game to run in 1080p mode on a PS4 Pro by changing the system settings.
We don't think this is an intentional feature of the Pro, but if this trend continues in the future it might make the Pro a much more necessary upgrade for 1080p TV owners.
'Boost mode'
- Frame-rate increases can now also be seen in games that haven't received a Pro patch.
Introduced in PS4 firmware 4.50, 'boost mode' is a feature that allows PS4 games that haven't received a PS4 Pro patch to receive a performance boost when played on the new console. While the exact improvements aren't fully understood, a Digital Foundry analysis has unearthed performance boosts of as much as 38%.
Titles tested included Assassin's Creed: Unity, Battlefield 4, and Project Cars, all of which saw substantial performance increases when running on the Pro, despite not having a Pro patch available.
Check out the video below for a more in-depth outline of the benefits.
PlayStation VR performance
- PS4 Pro offers improved PSVR experience
- …but it's not a major difference
Although prior to the PlayStation VR's release there were rumors circulating that the headset's performance on launch consoles was going to be 'terrible', now that the hardware is out the distinction appears to be much more subtle.
In fact a recent analysis by Digital Foundry suggests that in some games the difference between PS4 and the PS4 Pro can be a struggle to find.
Other games appear sharper on the Pro because of how the developers have enabled super-sampling techniques, effectively rendering games at a higher resolution in order to enhance detail levels.
In Robinson: The Journey for example, details are much crisper, and textures benefit from a higher level of texture filtering.
The bottom line with the PlayStation VR is that the differences between the two consoles are too slight to conclusively recommend the Pro on the basis of VR performance alone.
If this changes in the future as developers get better acquainted with the PS4 Pro then this may change, and we'll update our thoughts accordingly.
Conclusion: A substantial upgrade short of a generational leap
The PS4 Pro is undoubtedly a substantial step up from the PS4, but 'true' 4K gaming is difficult for it to achieve without compromise.
The biggest physical difference between it and the standard PS4 visually is the addition of an extra layer, but the internals have also been beefed up considerably. The GPU is a great deal faster, and although the CPU is architecturally similar it's been clocked at a faster speed.
So should you make the upgrade from your existing PS4? The answer largely depends on if you have a 4K TV or plan on upgrading to one. If you are, then the PS4 Pro will present numerous visual benefits. If you aren't, well, there's likely isn't anything on the PS4 Pro that will be worth the extra money, at least not yet.
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The Rev. Jeffrey Geske watched helplessly from the passenger seat of his family's minivan Saturday afternoon as a red Dodge Charger went airborne when it crossed the median in a stretch of interstate west of Topeka, Kan.
The car crashed into the minivan, killing Geske's wife, Laura, 37, and two of their children, Joshua Geske, 8, and Joy Geske, 3, Kansas Highway Patrol investigators said.
Jeffrey Geske, a 41-year-old former pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Amarillo, and Joy's twin brother, Jacob, were hospitalized and released.
"I'm just surviving. God is getting us through," Geske said Sunday afternoon. "I have a fractured sternum. That's nothing compared to the death of my wife and two children."
The crash happened about 3:15 p.m. Saturday. The family was returning to their Salina home after a trip to a hospital where Jacob had been placed in a body cast to treat infant-onset scoliosis, Geske said. He credits the cast with saving the boy's life.
The family, who moved to Kansas in November, was westbound on Interstate 70 when the Charger crossed the median and struck them.
The driver of the car, 62-year-old Steven Moore of Topeka, was hospitalized with injuries that didn't appear life-threatening, the highway patrol said.
Laura Geske was a teacher at Eastridge Elementary School before the family moved to Kansas.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
The Rev. Joe Andrajack of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church said his congregation prayed for the family Sunday. The church is planning to hold a memorial for the family sometime after the funeral.
"We'll invite all those in the community that know Jeff and knew Laura," Andrajack said. "Laura, Joshua and Joy are with the Lord."


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Reviewed by travelingwoman2019(San Diego, California) on Dec 03, 2019
The hotel has no end to amenities and services they will provide. Don't hesitate to ask - the whole staff will bend over backwards to accommodate you. One special note - visit the Spa! Fabulous facials and massages, and a nice retail shop. Plus they have great sales on top products! We got some Skinceutical products and PHytomere body oil at 75% off! We literally saved about $1,000 off retail for everything we purchased!!
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Reviewed by Yoshi11icewine11(Sanda, Japan) on Nov 29, 2019
Since this hotel is ranked only 5 star hotel in HI so the customer expectation would become high and at the same time, the price of this hotel is high. But after staying I am a little disappointed that there was no "WoW" during my stay. Servers seems like not enjoying their job so I could not see good smile. Pool is very narrow, the breakfast is same as other hotel. So if I ask my self if I come back? the answer would be "May be Yes".
Wonderful 5 star experience
Reviewed by VickiH8657(Chattanooga, Tennessee) on Nov 27, 2019
Upon arrival we were met with a wonderful greeting. We were taken to check in and given cantalope water and an herb infused heated towel. We were then given our room key. We were upgraded to a deluxe room, because the standard rooms do not have showers. They only have bathtubs (which are very deep and hard to access if you have any kind of mobility issue. My husband needed a room with a shower, seeing as he had recently had hip replacement surgery. The staff was very helpful with this and as stated above they gave us a free upgrade. We were greeted everytime we went past the desk or staff. They treated us like we were royality. As for the room, we loved the size with the exception that in the bathroom there was no counter space for your supplies and the shower doesn't have a curtain or door. The shower is open, very very open. The rest of the room was fine. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchenette was perfect for us. I would recommend staying at the Trump. When we visit again, we will consider the Trump again.
Trump a Great Hotel
Reviewed by ladybug5(Fountain Valley, California) on Nov 19, 2019
One of the things that separate Trump from other hotels is service. If there is anything wrong they fix it immediately. Our dryer wasn't drying properly fixed quickly other than that we were upgraded and able to get into our room early. Trump has a great location with wonderful views We have stayed in many different hotels in Honolulu and feel Trump is superior.
Excellent Hotel
Reviewed by 2_EaglesFan(Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania) on Nov 12, 2019
The Trump Waikiki was an experience of a life time! We had a three bedroom condo on the 30th floor and the view was phenomenal! Everyone from pre-check-in to check-out was perfect and never turned their back on us! Always there to help us!
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Sayang ang foggy ano? Malabo tuloy mga pictures.
By d way, kahit pala planner na katulad mo ay may nakakalimutan pa ring basahin:)
Foggy a! We went to HK in January. I was thinking nga to go back on a December kasi I love cold weather. Pero looks like its really too foggy. January was a good time na pala. =)
Good thing you rode the cable car. It's part of the experience noh. =)
sis, baka ok na December kasi rainy season pa yata yung November sa kanila. kaya thankful na rin ko at rainshower lang at hindi talaga ulan nung pumunta kami.ReplyDelete
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A Sour End To The Regular Season
It wasn't the way many thought this season would go.
The Penn State Nittany Lions fell in their regular season finale 28-22 at the hands of Michigan State. The Spartans got off to a fast start and took the lead very early and did not look back.
Spartans running back Edwin Baker rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown in the win. Quarterback Kirk Cousins added two touchdown passes to propel Michigan State.
The Spartans took control of the game from the very beginning. They built up a 14-3 lead heading into halftime.
Penn State was able to move the ball in the first half but weren't able to turn it into points. McGloin was solid in the first half but he just couldn't move the Nittany Lions into field goal range.
The Spartans added an early third quarter touchdown courtesy of a 24-yard pass from Cousins to wide receiver B.J. Cunningham. It was Cunningham's second touchdown on the afternoon.
Michigan State took a 21-3 lead and it didn't look good for Penn State.
But Matt McGloin made a game of it. He started off the fourth quarter with a 25-yard touchdown pass to fullback Joe Suhey.
However the Spartans answered with a 3-yard touchdown pass from Keith Nichol to Charlie Gantt to extend the lead to 28-10.
The Nittany Lions did strike back rather quickly with a 10-yard touchdown run by Evan Royster. Royster had 85 yards rushing on the day.
The defense was able to get some late stops and got the ball back once again. The Nittany Lions did add another late touchdown courtesy of a McGloin 4-yard touchdown pass to Derek Moye to make it 28-22.
But that was as close as the Nittany Lions would get.
Penalties and bad defense were backbreakers for Penn State in the loss. If they would've played a more disclipined game, they may have had a strong chance to upend the Spartans.
The Nittany Lions will now look forward to a bowl game this holiday season. It should be interesting to see what type of matchup this unranked Penn State team draws.
It wasn't the way the seniors wanted to go out at Beaver Stadium but that is the type of year that it has been.
They'll have a chance to go out with a win in a few weeks in a bowl game.
NCAA Week Eleven: Penn State vs. Ohio State
PSU: 2010 record – 6-3
OSU: 2010 record – 8-1
Spread: Ohio State by 18
Where: Ohio Stadium
When: Saturday, 3:30 PM on ABC/ESPN
Last time met: Nov. 7, 2009 – Terrelle Pryor threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a touchdown as the Buckeyes rolled 24-7. Graham Zug was the lone bright spot for the Nittany Lions grabbing seven catches for 96 yards in the loss.
Opposing player to watch – QB Terrelle Pryor: Pryor has been the big man on campus for the Buckeyes for the last three years. He is always a threat to run and Penn State will always have to keep an eye on his running ability. He is not quite as effective if he is forced to stay in the pocket and throw. He has a decent arm and can still hurt any team. Despite being 8-for-17 in last year's contest against the Nittany Lions, he still tossed a pair of touchdowns and led the Buckeyes to an easy win. Pryor's pure athleticism is the one thing that makes him so dangerous. He is second on the team in rushing with 483 yards while Daniel Herron leads the team.
Offenses: The Nittany Lion offense is really clicking under Matt McGloin. McGloin will be under center in Columbus and gives Penn State the best to win right now. Robert Bolden just couldn't move the football against Northwestern and was the reason that he was pulled. Paired with the booming running game, McGloin and the Nittany Lions stand a good chance to pull off the upset. Now they won't be able to get behind like they did against Minnesota and Northwestern and still expect to win the game. Derek Moye is one player that I've been very impressed with this season. He seems to find a way to get in the end zone almost every week. He has been a safety blanket for both McGloin and Bolden. The Nittany Lions' solid receiving core is one reason they have six wins on the season.
As Pryor goes so goes the Buckeye offense. When Pryor can buy time and create plays with his legs, Ohio State is very successful. The Buckeyes' running game is very good. They rank third in the Big Ten averaging 211.8 yards-per-game and 5.0 yards-per-carry. Daniel Herron has 634 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns this season. Ohio State also boasts two wide receivers with over 600 yards receiving this season. Pryor has very good target including Dane Sanzenbacher and DeVier Posey. They have combined for 13 touchdowns. Pryor has plenty of offensive weapons and can carve up the Penn State defense if they are not on top of their game.
Advantage: As much as it pains me, the advantage has to go to Ohio State. Pryor is an experienced signal caller and led the Buckeyes to great seasons throughout the past three years.
Defenses: The Nittany Lions played excellent defense in the second half against Northwestern last week. They didn't allow a single point in the second half and were the main reason that McGloin had a chance to bring back Penn State back. The Nittany Lions as other teams have, have had trouble with quarterbacks with running ability. They struggled with both Denard Robinson and Dan Persa and allowed huge chunks of yardage on the ground. Penn State can't fall into the same pattern against Pryor and the Buckeyes. We all know Pryor loves to pull the ball down and take off into the open field. He doesn't have the greatest arm in the world so his running ability really makes him the dangerous playmaker that he is. The pass rush will have to be strong and put pressure on Pryor. They also will have to have a quarterback spy on him at all times.
The Ohio State secondary is very strong despite the loss of defensive back Tyler Moeller for the season. They lead the Big Ten with 15 interceptions, so they clearly thrive on takeaways. The Buckeyes will most likely be looking to put pressure on McGloin early in the ballgame. This will be McGloin's first career start on the road and the Buckeyes will be looking to take away his confidence. They are also fourth in the Big Ten with 16 sacks on the season. Penn State's offensive line is playing better and will have to be on their game to protect McGloin. Senior captain and leading tackler Ross Homan should be back this week from his foot injury. Ohio State's front-seven is certainly one of their many strengths and Homan will help to cause problems for the Penn State offense.
Advantage: Penn State has the slight edge due to its recent play. They need to get a few takeaways if they want to upend the Wolverines.
Injury Report:
Penn State: OT Lou Eliades (Torn ACL) *Out for the season, TE Garry Gilliam (torn ACL) *Out for the season
Ohio State: DB Tyler Moeller (torn pectoral) *Out for the season, DB Christian Bryant (foot infection) *Out for the season, LB Dorian Bell (concussion) *Expected to play, LB Ross Homan (foot) *Expected to play
Prediction: Penn State is playing well right now. I think they will take the Buckeyes to the brink of defeat. However I think Ohio State is way too good to lose this one. Buckeyes prevail in a close one 24-20.
Nittany Lions Stumble
The Nittany Lions may be in for a long season.
Penn State was dominated by an inexperienced Illinois football team. They fell 33-13 on the road in the second Big Ten contest of the season.
The Penn State offense was stifled all day by the Fighting Illini. Illinois only had one three-and-out throughout the entire game.
On their first offensive possession, the Nittany Lions were able to drive down the field. Colin Wagner booted a 28-yard field goal to give Penn State an early 3-0 lead.
The Fighting Illini were able to answer the Nittany Lions' field goal with a touchdown of their own. Nathan Scheelhaase connected with receiver A.J. Jenkins for an 18-yard touchdown to give Illinois the lead.
The Illini were controlling the play for the majority of the first half. Robert Bolden was picked off by linebacker Nate Bussey and Bussey took the interception in for a touchdown making the score 14-3.
Bolden and company were able to answer in a huge way. The Illini kickoff was sent into the end zone for a touchback.
Bolden then throw an 80-yard touchdown pass to Derek Moye to put the Nittany Lions right back into the game.
Every time Penn State looked like they were cutting into lead, the Fighting Illini answered back with points of their own.
This time kicker Derek Dimke kicked a 50-yard field goal to make it a 17-10 game.
The teams traded a pair of field goals before halftime. The Nittany Lions found themselves down 20-13 at the half.
The second half was even worse than the first half. The Nittany Lions were held scoreless and gave up 13 points on defense.
The Fighting Illini added a trick-play touchdown and two field goals to win the game 33-13.
Penn State now stands at 3-3 at the midway point of the season. They have a bye week next week before travelling to Minnesota to face a very bad Golden Gophers team.
The Nittany Lions have a lot to work on and the inconsistency of the offense is among the top concern.
The inability to put points on the board is a major problem. Bolden is having a typical freshman season and is going through tremendous growing pains.
Penn State really needs to turn its play around if they want a bowl bid this season.
NCAA Week Five: Penn State vs. Iowa
PSU: 2010 record – 3-1
IOWA: 2010 record – 3-1
Spread: Iowa by 7
Where: Kinnick Stadium
When: Saturday, 8:05 PM on ESPN
Last time met: Sept. 6, 2009 – Penn State was upset again by the Hawkeyes 21-10. The Hawkeyes blocked a Jeremy Boone punt and Adrian Clayborn ran it in for a late Iowa touchdown.
Opposing player to watch – RB Adam Robinson: Robinson is having a great year so far averaging 5.5 yards per carry. He gashed Penn State for 88 yards and a touchdown in last year's contest. Robinson has carried for over 100 yards in three out of four Iowa games this season. He is a very small back but has a good amount of power and always keeps his legs moving. Robinson could pose a problem once again for the Nittany Lions front seven.
Offenses: Penn State's red zone efficiency was a huge problem last Saturday against Temple. Robert Bolden drove the Nittany Lions deep into Temple territory many times during the game. Following the Youngstown State game, Penn State has only scored in two out of their last 11 red zone trips. The offense has plenty of talent to put the ball into the end zone. Evan Royster showed the nation that he is still one of the best backs in the country. Royster ripped off 187 rushing yards on the Temple Owls defense. Brett Brackett and Derek Moye have also been huge so far this season. The duo combined for eight catches last week. However the offense only managed one touchdown last week, coming on goal line carry by fullback Michael Zordich.
The Iowa offense has put some a lot of points this season. In their first four games this season, the Hawkeyes have scored 144 points. Ricky Stanzi has looked great and is back on top of his game. Stanzi has thrown nine touchdowns and only one interception so far. Now three of these games were against the likes of Eastern Illinois, Iowa State, and Ball State. Stanzi threw three touchdowns and one interception in their only challenging game against Arizona. The Hawkeyes fell short but Stanzi was certainly not the reason for that. Adam Robinson will have to have a big game if the Hawkeyes want to upend the Nittany Lions again. The Hawkeyes also have a nice receiver trio of Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Allen Reisner, and Marvin McNutt. The trio has combined for 41 catches and six touchdowns this season. They benefit from the elevated play of Stanzi.
Advantage: Iowa has the advantage in the passing game due to Stanzi being a veteran signal caller. Both teams have good running games but the Hawkeyes have a slight edge overall.
Defenses: The Nittany Lions' defense gave up two touchdowns to Bernard Pierce last Saturday and didn't play very well overall. Penn State is giving up about 155 passing yards per game this season. The defense will be challenged this week facing a good signal caller in Stanzi. The Nittany Lion defense challenged Temple quarterback Chester Stewart to beat them with his arm last week. It resulted in a late interception for Penn State and led them to the victory. They are fourth in the Big Ten in sacks with seven. Getting pressure on Stanzi will be a huge key for the Nittany Lions this week. Jack Crawford and Ollie Ogbu will have to be active for the defense to be effective.
The Hawkeyes are coming off a shutout but it was against Ball State. They have only given up four touchdowns so far this season and an average 227 yards per game. As the same for the Nittany Lions, the Hawkeyes haven't faced a very high level of competition. They are tied with Penn State for fifth in the Big Ten in interceptions with five. The Hawkeyes always have a solid defense that gives Penn State problems. Penn State will have to watch out for senior Adrian Clayborn on the defensive line. Clayborn was huge for the Hawkeyes in last year's contest. The last two years they have upset Penn State and ruined their National Championship hopes. This has been behind a strong defense that stifled former quarterback Darryl Clark. It will be interesting to see how Bolden performs under the lights at Kinnick Stadium.
Advantage: Penn State has the slight edge with a very effective pass rush. Pressure on Stanzi will be a very big key.
Injury Report:
Penn State: OT Lou Eliades (Torn ACL) *Out for the season
Alabama: K Dan Murray (hip flexor) *Could play on Saturday
Prediction: Penn State finally shrugs off the past disappointments against Iowa and wins a close battle 24-20.
NCAA Week Three: Kent State vs. Penn State
PSU: 2010 record – 1-1
KSU: 2010 record – 1-1
Spread: Penn State by 21
Where: Beaver Stadium
When: Saturday, 12:00 PM on ESPN2
Last time met: Sept. 20, 1990 – Penn State dominated Kent State on its way to a 32-10 win at home. Freshman Austin Scott rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns.
Last Week: The Nittany Lions were plagued by turnovers against Alabama in a 24-3 loss. Kent State fell to Boston College in a 26-13 loss on the road.
Opposing player to watch – QB Spencer Keith: Any team needs a solid quarterback and the Golden Flashes seem to have one in sophomore Spencer Keith. Keith is a very accurate passer going 47-for-71 for 476 yards so far this season. He has also tossed four touchdowns along with three interceptions. Keith led the way in their season opener against Murray State throwing for three touchdowns in an easy win. He struggled a bit against Boston College throw two interceptions but still went 23-for-36 proving he can still be accurate against a tough defense.
Offenses: Penn State never could seem to punch the ball into the end zone last Saturday against Alabama. Robert Bolden led the Nittany Lions down the field several times but the drives ended with turnovers once they entered the red zone. It was the first national test for Bolden and he proved his youth against the Crimson Tide defense. He should have a much easier time against Kent State. It is one of the easiest games on Penn State's schedule next to the opener against Youngstown State. Bolden show be able to throw for 250 yards and three or four touchdowns. The Golden Flashes are allowing 238 passing yards per game this season. Derek Moye and Brett Brackett should continue to excel in the receiving game and should be solid games.
Kent State looks like they have a solid offensive team. They waxed Murray State in their season opener but only managed one touchdown against Boston College last week. Quarterback Spencer Keith has still managed to keep his quarterback rating relatively high due to his solid accuracy. The Golden Flashes are clearly a passing team. Their top two running backs only rushed a combined 35 times for 88 yards. Look for Kent State to struggle if their passing game can't solve the Nittany Lions' defensive backs.
Advantage: Penn State has the advantage and should be able to mix up the pass and run with Royster and their slew of wide receivers.
Defenses: The Nittany Lions' defense wasn't at its best last Saturday against Alabama. They could not seem to stop Trent Richardson on the ground. They also were picked apart by quarterback John McElroy. But this isn't number-one ranked Alabama: it's the Kent State Golden Flashes. Aside from Spencer Keith being a decent quarterback the Kent State offense isn't going to pose too many problems for the Penn State defense. The pass rush should be able to get to Keith. If they are in the backfield like they are capable of being, the Nittany Lions should tally a few sacks and bring the pressure. Penn State should be able to get a few turnovers and should see the same results as the 2003 contest.
The Golden Flashes have their hands full with Penn State. While Bolden is a freshman, he sure has looked very impressive aside from his turnovers last week. Kent State is giving up an average of three touchdowns per contest against opponents Murray State and Boston College. An AP Top-25 team should be able to steamroll the Golden Flashes. They only have one interception so far this season so they aren't making their living on takeaways.
Advantage: Penn State will bring the pressure and be in Keith's face all game long.
Injury Report:
Penn State: LB Gerald Hodges (bone bruise in left leg) * Could miss up to five weeks
Alabama: RB Eugene Jarvis (groin) *Out for Penn State game
Prediction: Penn State has just too much firepower and blows out Kent State 38-10.


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Perfume Bottle Bag, Chanel
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- Lot:
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Perfume Bottle Bag, Chanel, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, lg. 7 3/4 in., with sleeper bag and box.
Note: This bag was donated by Gisele Bundchen, face of Chanel's spring campaign, to REACH Beyond Domestic Violence. The proceeds from the sale of this lot will go to REACH. REACH is a non-profit organization providing safety and support to survivors of abuse while engaging communities to promote healthy relationships and prevent domestic violence.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
The bag is in almost new condition. There are a few light scratches on the outside. The lining is leather and is without visible issues. Please note that the interior is inscribed "Sample, not for resale," as the bag was a gift from Chanel to Gisele, the face of their spring campaign.
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Yafa Mediterranean Grill, 4004 Little Rd, Ste 112, Arlington. 817-969-5404. 11am-8pm Sun, 10am–9pm Mon-Sat. All major credit cards accepted.
Most Texans probably can't tell the difference between Mediterranean food made by an Egyptian versus food made by someone from Lebanon, Syria, or Jordan. The staples of Middle Eastern menus (grilled chicken and beef, hummus, pita bread, and phyllo dough-clad desserts) are essentially the same in most countries. Yafa Mediterranean Grill doesn't present food that's strikingly different from what you'd see at most Mediterranean places, but the cuisine coming from transplanted Jordanian Mohammed Irwil's kitchen stands out.
The hummus was simple and unfussy – not much garlic or lemon, although a generous dollop of gloriously fruity olive oil and a sprinkle of earthy paprika livened up the chickpea appetizer. The hummus comes solo or topped with beef shawarma (chewy, savory, spiced beef), which did a lot to elevate the dip. The presentation was completed by a few whole chickpeas and deliciously salty slivers of pickles. Plain, flat pita bread accompanied the dip.
Falafel are made slightly smaller in Jordanian kitchens – the six on Yafa's appetizer plate were smaller than ping-pong balls, and they looked like they were prepared in a mini-muffin tin. A subtle sweet spice (maybe thyme – Irwil wouldn't share what's in the traditional za'atar herb seasoning) made the dish more interesting. The balls were crispy on the outside and almost fluffy on the inside, and the tahini dipping sauce packed a nice additional garlicky punch.
The shawarma was so tasty as part of an appetizer that getting the meat in sandwich form seemed to be a no-brainer. The beef had a nice caramelized coating from the grill and was slathered with more of the excellent tahini, piled with tomatoes, onions, and pickles, and rolled in a wrap made from grilled shrak bread – pita bread's thinner, crispier cousin.
Shish Tawook is essentially chicken kebabs marinated with yogurt and grilled, and it's a lot easier to eat the chicken in sandwich form than on a skewer. The Shish Tawook sandwich included chunks of the moist bird sans skewer, along with tomatoes and onions, folded into soft, fluffy pita bread, which was a lot better than the version accompanying the hummus. A lemony mayo-garlic sauce, almost like an aioli, was served alongside, and the stuff was so good that my dining companions and I wanted more to put on the falafel.
From the dessert menu, the warbat – which looks like baklava, with flaky layers of phyllo dough coated by syrup – were a subtle, sensational surprise. But instead of nut filling, warbat are stuffed with a cream filling that wasn't too sweet and whose texture lay somewhere between custard and cheesecake. The top of the dessert was light, flaky, and dappled with finely chopped green pistachios. The base was thick with the sugary syrup. All of the decadent desserts are made in-house by the owner's wife, Hannah. The chef said the recipes are "time-consuming" but that any good cook could probably turn out a decent version. She was being modest: It's no small feat, turning sheets of phyllo dough into miracles of creamy pastry.
Yafa's menu is heavy on vegetarian choices, but there's also vegan/dairy-free cuisine available. The portions at Yafa are generous, and most of the food is cooked when you order it. Because nothing's sitting under a heat lamp, your dining experience will be leisurely at this little six-top restaurant hidden in South Arlington.
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Falafel $3.99
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Transnational Culture in the Internet Age
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Chapter 11: The Nigerian Film Industry and Lessons Regarding Cultural Diversity from the Home-Market Effects Model of International Trade in Films
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Mark F. Schultz1 11.1 INTRODUCTION Nollywood, the Nigerian video film industry, is an unlikely success story. With an output of between 800 and 1500 films per year, it is one of the most productive, if not the most productive, of the world's film industries.2 Its success is even more remarkable considering that Nigerians have long had easy and pervasive access to inexpensive, pirated versions of both Hollywood and Bollywood movies. Nollywood thrives, even against titanic competition from the West and East. In a mere two decades, Nollywood has become one of the world's most important creative industries.3 It has been an explosive commercial success, with vast numbers of videos available in shops and on street corners throughout Africa and beyond.4 The films are widely shown on The author wishes to thank participants in Michigan State University's Bits Without Borders Conference. In particular, I appreciate extensive comments from Steven Wildman and Sean Pager. Further thanks are due to my colleague, John McCall, of Southern Illinois University's Anthropology Department for his introduction to the Nollywood phenomenon and his continuing and insightful guidance through the world of African film. Errors and shortcomings in this chapter are, of course, my own. 2 Jonathan Haynes, Nollywood in Lagos, Lagos in Nollywood Films, Afr. Today 131, 137 (2007). 3 Also see Sean Pager, Chapter 12 in this volume, for a similar discussion of Nollywood's commercial and cultural significance. 4 Jonathan Haynes, Video Boom: Nigeria and Ghana, Postcolonial Text (vol. 3, May 2007), http://postcolonial.org/index.php/pct/article/view/522/422 at 1...
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Christmas magic in Prague
Na co se můžeš těšit
- Local English-speaking guide
- Advent markets
- Welcome Dinner
- Visits to charming, historic places
- Cooking Czech specialities
- Christmas ornaments workshop
- Visit to farmers' markets
- Prague´s legends and fairy-tales
- Christmas ballet
Pobyt je zrušen
O pobytu
Come celebrate Advent in the fairy-tale, magical atmosphere of Prague which dazzles even during the short days of winter. We will visit the main historical sites while enjoying the Advent traditions unique to this region. We will taste and cook holiday food, attend the Nutcracker in a beautiful Baroque theater, make a Christmas ornament using Czech glass, take an old-fashioned tram ride along the river while listening to mysterious legends, fairy tales and Advent stories about Prague, and search for homemade gifts at the local Christmas markets while keeping warm with mulled wine. The winter may be dark but Prague is always lit up and remains bright in spirit!
Podrobné informace
Sobota 8. prosince
Welcome to Prague! The meeting for all participants to check-in is no later than 16:30 at our charming hotel, just meters from the entrance to the Prague Castle. After we meet, we will enjoy a walk along the historical Royal Route from Mala Strana over the Charles Bridge to Old Town Square to reach a beautiful, private home for a welcome Dinner. Over a special meal, we will learn how to bake the most popular Czech Christmas dessert, taste Czech holiday cookies, discuss Czech Advent traditions and share our own traditions and stories. After dinner, we return by public transport to the hotel or you can make a stop at the Old Town Square Christmas market for a cup of hot wine before returning to the hotel. It is up to you.
- Dinner included
Neděle 9. prosince
We will have an early breakfast and then make a short journey just outside Prague to participate in a Christmas ornament workshop. We will receive a lesson on how to make traditional ornaments and then we will use Czech glass to make our very own Czech Christmas ornament. The trip to the workshop will offer us a chance to see some of the villages in the Czech Republic countryside. Refreshments will be served. We will return to Prague and you can either rest or explore Prague on your own, for which we will provide recommendations and advice to you. We will come together again in the early evening to take a scenic ride across the river to Vinohrady ("Wine Castle") where we will attend the traditional Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker, at the beautiful baroque Vinohradska Theater. Before and after the theater, we can enjoy the Christmas market at Namesti Miru, which locals consider to be the best market in Prague.
- Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included.
Pondělí 10. prosince
After breakfast, we will begin our wonderful day exploring the main historical sites and the Christmas festivities in Old Town Square. We will learn about the Gothic, Baroque, Neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau architecture, wander through the Christmas markets in the grand squares, visit traditional Nativity scenes and warm up at one of the many bakeries and cafes serving delicious snacks and coffee. In the afternoon, we will visit the Prague Castle complex or you can have a rest at the hotel which is nearby. In the late afternoon around sunset, we will attend a traditional lighting of the gas lamps in the city and listen to the accompanying music. After the sun sets and the city lights are sparkling, we will take a trip around Prague on a historical tram during which we will hear mysterious legends and fairy tales about Prague.
- Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included
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It is time to pack the suitcase, wish our new travelling partners a Merry Christmas or "Veselé Vánoce" and say farewell until next time. If your flight or train isn't until later in the day, we will happily provide recommendations and advice for further sightseeing and/or shopping.
If a significant number of travellers are leaving later in the day, we could offer a calligraphy course in the morning to prepare you for your holiday greeting cards. Please indicate your interest in this when you register for the trip and we will accommodate those that are interested.
- Breakfast included
Sobota 8. prosince - Středa 11. července
The modern hotel is situated in the city centre. Hotel offers standard rooms which are very cozy and suitable for everyone who appreciates comfort and functionality. Rooms offer a queen size bed, free Wi-Fi, free exclusive bathroom cosmetics, safety deposit box, satellite TV and a minibar.
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- Welcome gala dinner
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- Transfer from the airport to the hotel
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- Air-conditioned minibus according to the program
- English-speaking guide
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The A7 at Parkdaill in Hawick has been condemned as a tragedy waiting to happen by a town councillor.
Calls have been made to widen the pavement on the Edinburgh-Carlisle road as it is so narrow that people are incapable of manoeuvring a pram on it and are forced to step out onto the busy road, putting themselves at risk, according to a Hawick and Hermitage councillor Watson McAteer.
He said that it has been almost two months since Transport Scotland promised to complete an investigation into the case for the introduction of a 40mph limit there.
He told members of Hawick Community Council on Monday: "Parkdaill is an absolute disaster.
"I just about got wiped out there today, and that was down to the speed of a car which overtook coming into Hawick on Parkdaill as I was coming around the corner.
"As for the pavement on the other end, I'll not accept any excuse that they can't make that pavement a bit wider or else somebody is going to get killed on it.
"It's as simple as that. It would just take two heavy vehicles coming along at that narrowest point.
"It is an absolute disaster, and it is going to happen. It's a real disaster area."
Fellow Hawick and Hermitage councillor Davie Paterson added: "That's been a point of concern for a number of years.
"I've had several constituents raise that point, and it's absolutely ridiculous that they are not listening to what the people are saying."
A spokeswoman for Transport Scotland said that following its nationwide speed limit review in 2012, it was determined that no change should be made to the existing speed limit in Parkdaill.
However, she added: " In light of comments received more recently, we instructed our operating company to further assess the speed limit at Parkdaill, and we expect to make a recommendation in the coming weeks.
"The road safety performance of the A7 south of Hawick has continued to improve.
"As part of our overall risk reduction and general upgrading, the A7 was resurfaced with improved materials earlier this year.
"In addition, an ongoing investigation is looking at ways to enhance pedestrian safety by maximising the footway width and removing tree canopies to enhance light and visibility through the area.
"This investigation is also expected to be completed in the coming weeks."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said there had been no record of a collision having been reported there between August and October of this year.