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Hunger Free America®, Inc., registered by Demeatrus Robinson Sr., dba Hunger Free America® and acronym of HFA. HFA understands that the customer needs are of the greatest importance. The company all-inclusive staff and volunteers are committed to meeting those needs. As a result, of the company success, a high percentage of business is from repeat service units and referrals. HFA make every attempt to provide high-quality administrative and operational support since 2001. Hunger Free welcome the opportunity to earn your trust while attempting to deliver you the best service in the agricultural industry. Hunger Free is currently under reconstruction and would like to apologize to customers and visitors for any inconvenience caused while searching for goods and services. Please call us for additional information at (973) HUNGERF or Fax (559) 598-7700
Hunger Free America, Inc. EIN# 77-0564567, formerly known as Hour of Truth Ministry, Inc. 51-0607598, is now located at 1089 Tranquility Circle Lemoore California 93245. A grassroots organization who created the first flex 501 (c)3 for-profit and nonprofit corporations through IRS. HFA leadership team advocate on anti-poverty related issues with political leaders in Washington DC as a National Initiative that creates laws and bills to ensure that working and middle-class citizen "get a fair share" of what they contribute to society.
Mission: A faith-based grassroots organization that attempts to provide assistance to low-income families in the area of poverty, Christian Outreach, education, job training, housing counseling, and advocacy. "Happy are those who are concerned for the poor; the Lord will help them when they are in trouble" Psalms. 41:1 NIV.
Vision we foresee the organization supplying people with invaluable information to make a better world, make choices or providing community with tools to achieve anatomy as an alternative to handouts
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Empowerment: Helping others to reach anatomy
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Hunger Free America, Inc., is spearhead by Minister Demeatrus Robinson Sr MA. He envisioned the organization as being the light and voice of communities. Min. Robinson found his passion and calling for leadership as a community advocate. His calling for humanity is broad. But here are some key areas human services, food bank, and social services are some of his areas of expertise. He stated that his calling for ministry was bestowed upon him by God with these very words using these very words." Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does well is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God. Demeatrus has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true" [3 John 1:11-12].
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Functional panels for our computers have been around for a while now, but Logisys took the standard functional panel with USB, Firewire, fan controller, and temp monitors and tricked it out one more. They created "The first remote panel in the world designed for media PC and for enhancement of all computers". The Logisys FP800BK includes almost everything you could want in a front panel device, plus you can turn your PC on and off with its handy remote!
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W have launched our new website today. Hope you like it. We will get it fully up to date with all our offers and events over the next few days.
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I play an acoustic guitar, (have done since I was about 12) but Im tied between learning to sing and play guitar or start playing the drums again. I feel like learning to sing and play the quitar will help me more in life then to play drums but I really want to start playing drums again. Any suggestions? Even another instrument?🎸🎤
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Until recently a civil servant, Clive Bates was Director General of the Welsh Government then on secondment to the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Dr. Michael Siegel's: Tobacco Analysis
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Tobacco Control has morphed into a crusade intent on demonizing both tobacco users and the industry supplying them. This blog examines and comments on scientific issues surrounding tobacco policies.


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Roll on up! All visitors are welcome at Cedar Ridge Hideaway. Located in Tishomingo, OK, Cedar Ridge is the place to stay for RV Hookups, cabins, tent areas, hunting, fishing and an area for a night around a campfire. Peace and silence come over...
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Stobart: The Rediscovery of America's Maritime Heritage
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Dutton. Stobart, John. Stobart: The Rediscovery of America's Maritime Heritage. Davis, Robert P.. New York: Dutton, 1985. 208pp. Illustrated. Oblong Folio. Creme cloth with gilt lettering. Book condition: Very good with soiled covers and former owner's name penned on endsheets. Interior is clean. . Very Good. 1985. (Inventory #: USTOSTO00LAW)


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Middle managers' perception of the internal environment for corporate entrepreneurship: assessing a measurement scale
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About Agra
Agra, the capital of Uttar Pradesh is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. It is bounded by Mathura in the north, Dhaulpur in the south, Firozabad in the east and Bharatpur in the west. It is known for its magnificent architecture and historic marvels. The forts and Palaces showcase the legendary sumptuousness of the Mughals It is famous worldwide for its architectural wealth. The city is known for its marble handicrafts, carpets and world famous leather. Agra is home to one of the wonders of the world; the splendid architectural monument Taj Mahal.
The climate of Agra is extreme & Tropical. Summers are very hot & winters are cold and foggy. The humidity is terrible. The maximum temperature can be as high as 45 degree Celsius during the day, Nights are relatively cooler. During winter the climate is pleasant and is always preferable for tourists to travel during winters. The minimum temperature sometimes goes as low as 2-3°C.
Agra falls in a semi-arid region, hence receives an annual rainfall of 26 inches.
Best time to visit Agra is in the winter season (December-February).
Shopping in Agra
Agra is known for its handicrafts and fine arts tradition. The city was the capital of the Mughals, so lot of marble made handicrafts have their influence. The shopping arenas are filled with vibrant colours. The leather manufactured in Agra is famous worldwide; hence a tourist will find a wide range of leather shoes & sandals. Every tourist must taste the famous "Agra ka petha" a well known sweet. It's also famous for other sweets like 'Gazak' and a salty snack 'Dalmoth'. There are lot of shops which sell these sweets but the famous one is "Panchi Petha" at the station road.
The main shopping areas of the city are Sadar Bazar, Kinari Bazar, Raja-ki-Mandi, Sanjay Place and the Taj Mahal Complex. Shopping is recommended at the Govt. Emporia or Souvenir Shops approved by Uttar Pradesh Tourism. A small marble replica of the Taj mahal is a must buy for all the tourists.
Tourist Offices on Agra
Govt. of India Tourist Office Ph : 0562 – 2363959, 2363377
UP Tourism office Ph : 0562 – 2226431, 2368598
UP Tourism Bureau Ph : 0562 – 2360517
Famous restaurants in Agra
Dasaprakash, Meher Cinema Complex, No.1 , Gwalior Road, Agra
Cuisine(s):Indian, Continental/Assorted European, South Indian, Amritsari
Chopra & Sons, Sadar Bazar, Agra
Budha Zorba Restaurant, Agra Cant , Sadar Bazar, Agra
Agra Club, 191, The Mall , The Mall, Agra
Nuova Flexi Restaurant, S-23, 1st Floor, Sanjay Palace, Agra
Olive Garden, C/o Holiday Inn Agra. Mahatma Gandhi Road, Near Sanjay Palace, Agra
Places to visit
Taj Mahal
Agra is famous world-wide famous for Taj Mahal. It is one of the wonders of the world. Known for its majestic beauty and a symbol of romance, it is one of India's most fascinating and beautiful monuments. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his Favourite queen Mumtaaz.
Open time: – 6am to 7.30 pm
Agra Fort
It was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD .The fort is known for its creative design. There are number of building in the fort which include, including the Moti Masjid, Diwane-E-Am, Diwani-E-Khaas and Musanman Burj, where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment beside Jahangir's place, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal.
Open time:-sunset to sunrise. More..
Sikandra fort
This is another richly decorated structure. This is the last resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Fatepur sikri
This Historical city was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar and was served as the empires capital. The Palace and the Jama Masjid which is one of the biggest mosques in India are the famous places to visit.
Prime attractions of Fatepur sikri are:-
Turkish Sultana's House
The Treasury
Daulat khana-I-khas
Palace of Jodha Bai
Hawa Mahal And Nagina Masjid
Birbal's Palace
Sunehra Makan
Panch Mahal
Dargah Of Sheikh Salim Chisti
The Jami Masjid
Buland Darwaza
Timings & Entry Fees
Foreigners: Rs 485, Indians: INR Rs 50, Open on all Days
Chini ka Rauza
A high official in the court of Shahjahan, Afzal Khan, built this edifice. The architecture of this building is reminiscent of the Persian architecture.
This was built was Noorjahan .It is also an epitome of 'Pietra Dura' – the inlay work on marble following the lines of the Taj Mahal, open for the tourists from dawn to dusk.
Anguri bagh(Grape Garden)
The Anguri bagh (Grape Garden) is surrounded by Khas Mahal in the east and red sandstones arcades on the other three sides. It was the principal square of the zenana apartments or the living area of the royal ladies.
As the name suggests, this garden was known for harvesting choicest of grapes and flowers throughout the year.
Things to do in Agra
- Visit the Taj Mahal
- Visit Mathura, the birth place of lord Krishna, which is 54 km away from Agra.
- Agra cuisine-Agra has lot of multi cuisine restaurants, but the famous Petha is worth trying.
- Visiting the famous monuments and architectural wonders.
- Visiting the Mughal Gardens and markets.
- If possible visit Agra in the month of February to experience the Taj Mahotsav.
Agra Festivals
The city of Agra is lit up and decorated during the festive time called the 'Taj Mahotsav' .It is organised in the month of February. The festival is held for 10 days and gathers lot of tourists during this time. This festival showcases the culture and tradition of India. Lot of well known artists perform during the Mahotsav. Camel and Elephant rides are also organised for the tourists. Games are a pass time for people of all ages. Agra is best known for its id melas and colourful Tazias taken out on Muharram.
Travel tips
The city is crowded with tourists from all over world, so it's preferable to book a hotel in advance. Summers are quite hot so winters are better to travel. Cotton garments for summers and light woollen garments for winters are recommended.
Do not buy water from local shops; always buy food and water from reputed shopping markets.


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2009 Honda Civic - Consumer Review
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Vehicle2009 Honda Civic DX-VP 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
ReviewFirst new car I've ever bought. I had driven multiple cars, and did not realize this did not have keyless entry, no arm rest, not even floor mats until I was driving it home. I was furious. I brought it back. But they wanted an additional $4000 for the keyless entry and armrest. We were hoping to get the cash for clunkers, but they decided they couldn't do it because the computer system was overloaded. Then we were supposed to get 3.9% financing, but despite our exclnt credit we didn't qualify? We were at the dealership for five hours waiting for the car to be readied. During the test drive the salesman pointed out the adjustable steering wheel, but didn't mention all it lacked. Very unhappy.
Best FeaturesBetter gas mileage that my Chrysler Town and Country.
Worst FeaturesWipers leave an annoying streak in the middle where it doesn't clean properly. Add the keyless entry, auto. remote mirrors, floormats, and an armrest!! Moonroof makes loud vibrating sound unless I open my door window a crack when moonroof open. Overpriced for lack of features!!
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I have a bunch of Spartan Race stuff to update you all on. First, and this is so exciting, SPARTAN LIVE is launching this weekend at the U.S. Championship Race in Seattle. The entire race will be broadcast on spartan.com with obstacle by obstacle commentating! The 5-hour live broadcast begins this Saturday morning (April 22) at 7am PST / 10am EST.
Keep reading to get other great race discounts and deals.
After watching that, I'm sure you're itching to run a Spartan Race yourself! Yeah, the elites look hardcore, but don't let that intimidate any of you from trying one of the popular distances in this obstacle course race – Sprint (5k-ish), Super (8-9 miles) or Beast (13.1 miles or so). It's fun, I promise — look at me having so much muddy fun!
All types of folks are out on the course, from weekend warriors, teams of friends and plenty of people doing their first mud run. Enter a heat that suits your style – elite, competitive and open (great article on how to choose HERE). You can save 15% on any U.S. race and any heat with my Spartan Brand Ambassador discount code – just use SBRATHEFITFORK at checkout
So, if you've signed up for a race, you'll want to stay in the comfort of a Marriott or one of the other hotels in their brand. While I'll tackle anything on the actual race course, I am definitely NOT one of those Spartans who wants to rough it by camping nearby stuff. I need a comfy bed the night before and a post-race hot shower with all the deluxe toiletries and fluffy towels!
Marriott Rewards is now the now the official Hotel Partner for Spartan Race and has an exclusive offer to people who join their loyalty program. When you join Marriott Rewards, you get 20% off a race, free VIP bag check and $5 off Spartan gear at race venues. Once enrolled, points are earned when you stay at any 4,500 participating hotels around the world. Get more information HERE.
SpartanRaceWarriors.com were misguided nice enough to ask me for an interview which you can read on their site. Of course, the quote is classic Jennifer . . that's why they make me sign the waivers 😉 haha
And, gasp, another profile and shout out by @World_Spartan on Instagram – follow them for inspiration (not from me 😉, but others).
So, the next Spartan Race for me is the Austin Super on May 20, maybe Dallas Stadium Sprint on June 10th if I can get back from a family vacation in time, and then probably not another until the West Virginia Beast (Age Group Championship) in late August. And, in October, Dallas Beast, naturally! Remember, you can use my code SRBATHEFITFORK for 15% off any race.
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What race is next up for you? Hotel or camper? What obstacle is your favorite? Please share in the comments – XOXO, Jennifer
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The INVISA-BEAM free-standing monitor is becoming much in demand as it is portable and adjustable in height.
The recommended height for the monitor is approximately 15cm above the mattress and 15cm outside the bed perimeter. This is the optimum position to capture the first movement of exit by the resident/patient at risk of a fall. The height is easy to adjust with a simple locking nut. The stand can be neatly folded away when not in use.
The free-standing model is suitable for use in nursing homes and homecare.
- Free Standing Bed Monitor is also portable.
- Free Standing Bed Monitor is transferable from bed to bed
- Constantly monitors the bed patient/resident
- Alerts nurse/carer immediately patient/resident tries to leave their bed
Options are available, see below.
Features of Bed Monitor | Free Standing
- INVISA-BEAM® Bed Monitor uses invisible beams to define the edge of the bed
- Therapeutic Goods Administration – Listed Medical Device ARTG Number 173590
- Conforms to Standards AS/NZS 3200.1 and IEC 60601.1
- INVISA-BEAM Bed Monitor is transferable from bed to bed
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The cost of a single fall can be enormous with hospitalization, surgery and rehabilitation. The costs could be crippling to your family or business. The cost of a standard monitor is less than 3% of the estimated cost of a fall .
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- INVISA-BEAM® constantly monitors the bed patient/resident
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Safe To Patient
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- No restraints
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- Non-harmful and non-invasive
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Simple To Use
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If you do not have a suitable Nurse Call System.
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Hybrid Dynamic / Dual Balanced Armature IEM from Aurisonics.
Item InformationAurisonics ASG-2, 3 votes
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Hybrid Dynamic / Dual Balanced Armature IEM from Aurisonics.
Aurisonics ASG-2
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After Sennheiser IE80, my best earphones I ever had. Aurisonics opend my mind. Love sound stage. Bass is one of the best I ever heard. Good job guys!
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Published Feb 6, 2014
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Background: When I received my ASG's, the only headphones I had in my possession were the Audeo PFE 232. I had had the 232's for about two months, and had grown used to the neutral sound signature by the time my ASG-2's arrived. As with all of my reviews, I let my headphones burn in naturally. I don't use pink noise or white noise – I just use my headphones and after about a hundred hours (five-six weeks) have elapsed, I know the headphones have settled into a more-or-less permanent state.
Source: Macbook Pro / iPhone 5 (no DAC's)
Initial Notes and First Impressions:
Bass. Bass. Bass. Surprisingly low and impactful bass. I guess I had forgotten what bass had felt like – the PFE's definitely don't reach as low as these headphones. I'm not a basshead, and at first the ASG-2's felt very overwhelming. I've since adjusted the bass dial to its smallest setting.
At its lowest setting, the lower-mids die down a bit and trebles shine. The Cello and the Bass feel alive in The Cello Song, by the Piano Guys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FblHCHOLAcQ&feature=kp) Some have described the ASG-2's as "mid-colored." I don't know whether I necessarily agree with this characterization, but it's certainly clear that the IEM's are mid-centric.
At least right now, I feel like the IEM is a little dark. I hope that the mids clear up a little and the treble shines through a little better. We'll see what a hundred hours of burn-in do to the sound signature.
Isolation: 10/10 – not much to say here, other than that isolation on the ASG-2's is very good. I'm currently using comply tips.
Build quality: 9/10 – These feel really solid. The cables fit comfortably into the earbuds, and the headphones themselves feel extremely well engineered. The earphones themselves don't feel as well designed as my Tzar 90's, but I'm partial to wooden creations.
Fit and Comfort: 7/10 – Some people love the fit of the ASG-2's. I don't. The headphones are not distinctly uncomfortable. But in general, I've never forgotten about them while plugged in. I do feel the presence of the headphones in my ears – they don't sit completely flush to the skin, so moving my head around rattles the headphones just a little bit. It's nothing major, but rather something I notice every once in a while. That said, I've worn the ASG-2's for several hours at a time without any issue – so they do rest fairly comfortable within my ear canals.
The Meat:
Might be placebo, might be that I'm hearing what I want to hear, but after about a few weeks of listening ASG-2's have in large part filled in the areas I was unhappy with. We'll go through the Lows, Mids, and Highs separately, and do some comparisons to the Tzar 90 and the PFE 232's.
Lows: As expected, the bass evolved to be better controller over burn-in. The (very) slight bloatiness I initially experienced has faded. I might be a little weird, but I enjoy testing the bass control by listening to rap music.
In rap, there's a fair amount of amorphous, deep-reaching bass in the background of vocals and lyrics. I listened to Headlights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWKNEJ5QNuU&feature=kp) by Eminem and Nate Ruess (from Fun., who is one of my favorite vocalists). The ASG-2's did a phenomenal job at controlling the bloaty bass which is characteristic of rap songs. There was still plenty of punch and impact, and the bass did feel fairly well controlled. Nevertheless, on certain notes and verses, the lows reached into the mids and colored some of the vocals.
In general, it seems my observations with Headlights doesn't apply to the ASG-2's as a whole. I listened to the lows across all of Fun.'s Some Nights and Aim and Ignite albums, and in general the lows are very controlled. Bass is deep and impactful, particularly in We are Young (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQLGhPHzxjc) and Light a Roman Candle With Me (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKoBTEcq8Ck&feature=kp). I was especially impressed with the latter song, which boasts an impressive vocal range accompanied by deep low notes.
I believe it's a general consensus that lows is something the ASG-2's do incredibly well. The headphones really come alive with the Cello/Bass and the drums. But at times the bass bleeds into low-toned vocals. This is a sword that cuts both ways -- with very low-centric songs the vocals might be a little obscured by the bass. On the flip side, singers with deep voices really come alive.
Mids/Highs: Vocals and mids sound clear and resonate. They feel sweet, certainly sweeter than the PFE232's. I wouldn't necessarily characterize these headphones as mid-colored. They are certainly mid-centric, but I don't necessarily agree with the statements made regarding the mids bleeding into the treble and the bass.
Typically I like to test Mids by listening to folk-ey music. In this particular case, I used Beirut's The Rip Tide album to test the integrity of mids.
I really, really enjoyed this part.
In my opinion, the ASG-2's have mids and highs that carry significant weight. Because the ASG-2's are a mid-centric, vocals really have presence. Beirut's Vagabond (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpN2XAg2bQs) and Santa Fe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN-5XUqe1PQ ) both really come alive. The trumpet shines through like hope. Even accordions sound powerful.
Who still uses the accordion these days?
Next up was Melanie Laurent, otherwise known as Shosanna in Inglorious Bastards. Melanie and Damien Rice authored a few songs together on Laurent's En t'attendant. These guys sound great together, and they sound phenomenal on the ASG-2's. Laurent's voice sounds sweet, particularly against Damien Rice's deeper voice. There's quite a bit going on towards the end of their song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBRvDxgkBCM). At the very, very end of the song you can feel the extent of the ASG-2's soundstage. The violin moves around the audio screen, and eventually fades off.
In general, I'm very much a mids-centric guy; I look for sweet, substantive vocals and instruments, which is something the ASG-2's do really well. But even after burn-in, I do feel like the mids aren't as sweet as they could be. This just might be the bass bleeding into the very bottom end of the mids… In general, though, the ASG-2's do mostly everything incredibly well, particularly with solo instruments like the trumpet, violin, and piano.
Top Tier sound
Written by eke2k6
Published May 19, 2013
- 4.5/5,
Pros - Ergonomics, Accessories, Sound, Price
Cons - Potentially too much bassIntroductionThe ASG-2 is Aurisonics' second (official) foray into the world of iems. The guys over at Aurisonics cater primarily to the music professional crowd, and their products are generally tuned for stage use. Their original ASG-1 was a perfect example of this, with its ability to present vocals in a way that made it seem as if the notes were rolling off your own tongue. The ASG-1's various revisions were good in their own right, but they always seemed to lack something...treble. As I noted in my review, the treble was very refined and timbre was spot on, but there was hardly any of it there. I, along with a few other owners, took to EQ to raise the levels. With that done, the ASG-1.2 quickly became my favorite IEM. You can read more in-depth here:http://www.head-fi.org/t/604547/review-aurisonics-asg-1-diamond-in-the-rough-rev-1-2-update-addedNot long after the release of the ASG-1, Dale, CEO of Aurisonics, listened to his customer base. He began working on "the prototype". In our emails, we discussed how he was going about getting better treble out of the drivers without skewing the Aurisonics house sound. At one point in the development of the ASG-2, Dale considered using a dual dynamic driver setup to achieve the desired sound...the original 15mm full range dynamic, plus a smaller 7mm "tweeter" that compliments the highs. See, Dale had an aversion to balanced armature drivers of any sort. In his mind, they all lacked the realism that dynamics could present. After months of tweaking, he finally stumbled upon a balanced armature that he fell in love with. It definitely wasn't your average TWFK, but a different beast altogether. Thus, the final design of the AS-2 series began to take shape. The ASG-2 employs a newly designed 15mm full range dynamic driver, along with Dale's customized dual balanced armatures acting as treble tweeters to complement the dynamic driver. One thing of note here is that this design avoids crossovers, removing unnecessary complications. These BAs are tuned in a way that organically blends with the sound. They simply never sound out of place, and avoid the usual timbre issues that some BAs can exhibit. Eye Candy
MiscellaneousThe ASG-2 ships in a fantastic otterbox case, along with several pairs of tips, a warranty card, the bass port adjustment tool (if you have the bass port edition), and a wax remover.
I have to compliment Aurisonics on their tip selection. The material is of very good quality, and I doubt anyone will have trouble finding a pair that will seal. Another thing to note is that the otterbox cases no longer require divine intervention to open. I had to go on a 12 week weight lifting regimen in order to build up the strength to open and close the ASG-1 box without issue.
One MAJOR thing that should be mentioned is the slight revision in the shell of the iem that can make a work of a difference. Owners of the ASG-1 will remember this little bump...
That little thing was the bane of small ears everywhere. Well, I'm happy to announce that this is almost completely gone. The ASG-2 (and ASG-1.3) shells now fit like a glove for most ears, without that painful extrusion. Build Quality is also great. There are few iems that feel more solid than the ASG-2. I imagine this set lasting or years to come.Now, on to the....SoundTest tracks:
Rises in the East - Kayla scintilla
Hide and Seek - Imogen Heap
Circle of Life - The Lion King
Toxicity - System of a Down
Flapper Girl - The Lumineers
Better Off Alone - Alice Deejay
Holland Road - Mumford and Sons
Oh Marcello - Regina Spektor
Sources: Clip+, iPhone 4, FPE desktop amp, and Sabre DAC.
The ASG-2 is (almost) exactly what I wanted from a ASG-1 upgrade. The major upgrade comes where it was needed most...the treble. Whereas the ASG-1.2 was overly dark, the ASG-2 improves on this significantly by simply boosting the treble levels to audible levels. As simple as this sounds, the improvement this brings has to be heard to be believed. The entire sound signature gets a facelift. Everything is more dynamic, mids are more life-like, and the bass becomes (even) more textured. Make no mistake though, this is still the Aurisonics house sound. The midrange is the star of the show here, and it's a damn good one too...more on that later. Luckily, Aurisonics didn't go overboard with the treble. While it is very present and rich, it's never glaring unless in an especially harsh recording. It is always there, but never obtrusive, and is the perfect compliment to the mids and bass.
Another significant difference from the ASG-1 is the bass emphasis. Whereas the ASG-1.2 was a sub-bass monster, the ASG-2 leans more toward mid-bass impact. With the bass port closed the low end is tight, very impactful, and exquisitely textured. It lends warmth to the sound without ever encroaching on the mids. However, the bass can take on a life of its own as you open the bass port. It can range from "In da club", all the way to "SOMEONE PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, STOP THAT MADMAN!!" levels of impact and bloom. I personally keep the port closed so as to avoid waking that beast from its slumber. The mid-bass is almost too much for me, even with the port closed. I like bass, but I prefer it to remain below 60 hz as much as possible. It will definitely be too much for some.
The midrange is simply where it's at. It's forward, articulate, refined, and oh so resolving. It's the second best mid-range I've heard, snapping on the heels of the Sennheiser IE800, an iem twice the (base) ASG-2's price. It's actually more dynamic than the IE800, but lacks that air of effortlessness that the IE800's midrange gives off. However, I don't think performers will be looking for effortlessness when they're belting their lungs out on stage. One thing that amazes me about the mids is how they never seem to be obstructed, no matter how much the bass snarls. Vocals always dance above the mix. Vocal separation here is just amazing. I used Imogen Heap's Hide and Seek to test this. She sings the track in several different harmonies, which are then blended together. I could zero in on any particular harmony I wanted with the ASG-2, and the vocal timbre was spot-on. Same goes for Regina Spektor's voice.
Soundstage size is very much above average, and is only prevented from being "massive" by the forward vocals and upper bass. The imaging is simply spectacular though, and sound cues can be located anywhere in the sound field. Instrument separation is good throughout the range, but kicks into high gear in the midrange. It's not a hyper-realistic kind of sound, but there's no muddying of instruments here.
Quick story, I went to a seafood bar in my town on Friday after picking up the ASG-2. There were some live performers there, so I let the lead vocalist (coming from UE11 Pros) borrow my pair for a set or two. Just as the band struck up the first song, he stumbled over the first few words in the song with the most priceless look on his face. When he finally returned the ASG-2, he begged me for Aurisoncs' phone number. I just thought that was a testament to the sound that Dale has created.
Altogether, the ASG-2 is oh so nearly my ideal signature. I only wish the bass energy could be moved further down into the sub-bass. Not that it negatively affects the sound, but the impact is a bit more than my ideal. The impact is fine at lower volumes, but can be slightly problematic at higher volumes. Then again, this is coming from someone who prefers the GR07 MKII over the GR07 Bass Edition. As a sort of post script, I should also mention how great the ASG-2 is with classical music genres. Operas, Concertos, and Chamber Music all sound sublime. I've been getting more into classical the deeper I go in my didactic studies, and I'm finding the ASG-2 to be the perfect companion.
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Amber are you going for these instead of the SD3 too? My next purchase is between those two and a pair of Amperiors...Gilly87, May 20, 2013
Honestly, SD3 seems better for me since I am in EU, but I would like to get more options on my plate of course sounds tempting but honestly, SD3 seems would fit better for my tastes. Anyway, more information wouldn't hurt I also don't like Aurisonics options, those faceplates and their prices and all. I am not discussing they are worth it or not, it just doesn't seem nice. In ciem world, we have better options with less expensive prices.
About amperiors, I give up with headphones, I think I am going to be a iem/ciem guy. Maybe way much later, I can prepare a home setup with open back headphones but there are many iem/ciems I would like to try first.AmberOzL, May 20, 2013
Oops. Sorry guys, apparently you have to comment on your own review before you can be subscribed. I hope I answered your questions on the main thread.eke2k6, Jul 8, 2013
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|Gold pan with nuggets amidst black sand.
National Park Service.
The bickering and horse-trading greatly intensified after Captain Elias Pierce's party discovered gold along the Clearwater River in the fall of 1860 [blog, Oct 2]. Ignoring the boundary of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation, prospectors poured into the region.
Washington Territorial officials quickly created Shoshone County to provide an administrative structure for the Idaho mining districts. The county encompassed the region between near-future Lewiston and the Continental Divide, and south from the Canadian border to some amorphous boundary down towards Utah Territory.
As more prospectors arrived and spread south, the legislature split Shoshone County along the Clearwater River. The area to the south became Nez Perce County, with Lewiston as the seat. And still the eager gold seekers pressed on, making more gold discoveries in the Boise Basin.
By the end of 1862, the population centers for Washington Territory had shifted dramatically … from the Puget Sound area to the gold fields of (future) Idaho and Montana. Alarmed, political leaders in Olympia knew they had to shed all those voters that could challenge their control of the Territorial legislature.
"Not so fast" politicos in Walla Walla and Lewiston said: Let's keep the Territory intact, but move the capital to our more central location. Even Vancouver had a dark horse in the running. Located on the preferred wagon road between coastal Washington and the interior, they had hopes of winning the capital as a compromise candidate.
After much maneuvering, the contest became a face-off between Olympia and Lewiston. A complete description of their respective agendas is beyond the scope of this article, but the Olympians got what they wanted. The split placed the border just west of Lewiston. That retained the maximum area for the future growth of Washington's population and economy, but dumped all those current prospector votes.
|Combination of three U. S. General Land Office maps,
Territorial period.
Lewiston, of course, also won by being designated capital of the new Idaho Territory. Their triumph would be short-lived, however.
As then defined, the Territory was a "geographic monstrosity" - encompassing all the future states of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. That gave it an area substantially larger than Texas ... actually, more than Texas and Illinois combined. Nearly 700 direct miles separated Fort Laramie, on the North Platte River, from the capital at Lewiston. That's roughly equivalent to the distance from Philadelphia to Chicago, but there were no connecting roads to speak of.
Idaho's structure soon changed drastically: Less than 15 months after its founding, Congress reduced it to its present size plus a chunk of Wyoming west of the Continental Divide. Eight months after that, Territorial legislators moved the capital from Lewiston to Boise.
|Reference: [B&W], [Illust-State]
|"The Creation of the Territory of Idaho," Reference Series No. 264, Idaho State Historical Society (March 1969).


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As promised in prior negotiations, Kendryk meets with Teodora near the trial's end to decide if Father Landrus will be allowed to speak in his own defense. They go for a semi-private ride in the woods. After a lot of arguing, Teodora finally makes an offer: Landrus may speak if Kendryk will provide her with 20,000 troops to help her put down the rebel Andor Korma, who is threatening her capital, Atlona. This is an illegal request (for lengthy reasons I won't go into here) and Kendryk turns her down flat. Naturally, Teodora doesn't take it well.
She looked straight at him and he forced himself to meet her gaze, aware of the color creeping up his face. Sweat soaked his shirt under the mail.
"I will be very clear, and I want you to remember what I say."
Kendryk was conscious of his guard drawing closer, and felt comforted, though not enough.
"When this trial is over, and your darling priest a mere bit of crispy meat on that stake, I shall return to Atlona and defeat Andor Korma. I will have the Zastwar treaty renewed and my armies recalled from their border. Then I will take back what my weak ancestors gave away too freely. I will start with you and your ridiculous charter."
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Danny Marcus knocked down eight 8-pointers for the Lee Hall Ballers en route to a decisive 44-point win over the Swackers in the first round of the playoffs. If the Lee Hall Ballers can bypass Coach V in the quarterfinals, they will faceoff with overall No. 2 seed Beach Season in the final four.
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It's the 3rd best day of the year! (Behind Christmas and my birthday, obviously). Oh, and probably behind Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Easter…ok maybe it isn't the 3rd best day, but it's up there! It's the day you get to wear green and celebrate your Irish heritage by drinking copious amounts of alcohol. Not that I'll be doing that or anything, but hey, the option is there for me. It's also the day you get to inflict pain on others (by pinching) if they don't wear green to honor the holiday. Nothing says 'thank you' to St. Patrick more than wearing green, drinking, and pinching people. LOL.
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Diving Deep: How Do Seals Protect Their Hearts and Brains Without Oxygen?
Tuesday, May 16
Dr. Allyson Hindle, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesia, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
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Well, I had seen this place many years ago on photos in a book and always wanted to go and have a look at it.
Finally, in December 2010, my Mom and I drove there after a visit in Nairobi and ... The house was closed. Alan, the owner, was on vacation.
So, I still had to be patient until February 2012, then it finally worked out to at least have a drink there and dinner before going to the airport! Back in April 2012 we also stayed there overnight.
So, how can anyone describe such a beautiful place? It is magic, you feel Africa once you see the house and then enter it.
It is full with wonderful art from the whole continent and Alan Donovan, the owner, can tell you details about every little piece.
Actually meeting Alan is also a wonderful experience, an American who has spent so many years in Africa and then built this fantastic home. When you go there, ask Alan about his life, and you will be amazed, how he got to Africa, how he got into the Jewellery and Fashion business, how his house was featured in many magazines, like Archtectural Digest, etc.
Even better, buy his book like I did and a wonderfull necklace. He is a wonderful host and the hotel is perfectly located close to the Nairobi International Airport where you can spend some time to drink or even have dinner before flights depart.
It only takes 10 minutes to get there. But instead of sitting at the airport, you can enjoy a wonderful view while drinking your sundowner over the Nairobi National Park when the sun is about to set. Breath taking.
If you stay a few days in Nairobi, stay at Alan's place as we did and enjoy his hospitality. You will enjoy it as we did!
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Ambler Environmental Advisory Council
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:45 to 8:35 PM
Member Attendance:
Susan Curry, Estelle Wynn Dolan, Susan Johnsson, Skip Kershner.
Quorum in attendance.
Member Absence:
David Morgan, Candace Kanaplue.
Next Meeting Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012 6:45 to 8:30 PM [Skipping March 8]
- 1. Review Borough Council notes — SusanC had sent around an email soon after the Feb. 7 Council Meeting and Feb. 9 Zoning Hearing Board. Notable: Bottom Dollar asking for waivers of floodplain building and sign size. Skip commented that the Fire Department will oppose any internal trees since they inhibit fire truck access and maneuverability. Billboards must be an allowed use in a Borough – we get to write an ordinance in next two months to regulate where and what size they may be. There is no contesting that the owners of the Shell station will have a billboard. Public Utility rate increase involves our bills for water/sewer/trash but is mainly to pay for Waste Water Treatment upgrades and won't happen for ten months or so. Estelle asked if residents could be told what the average increase would be per quarter after the rate increase?
- 2. Review Actions from January's meeting
- A. Downtown Trees: Skip pruned CVS trees along Park Avenue and pit trees along Butler Ave. CVS has a budget and will replace the 3 or 4 dead trees – we have no guarantee that their landscape crew will provide watering for the first two years. SusanC reported that Plant Ambler is OK with our planting 1-2 trees in the strip along Lynch's station. SusanC had not yet spoken to Mary Aversa specifically about widening the Butler Ave. tree pits. SusanC reported on the sonic deer repellent system – too expensive and needs electrical wiring. None of the 2012 Tree Tender training classes work for Susan Johnsson's schedule. Ron Ayres offered to coordinate planting of bare root trees in Boro Park; we will need to manage watering. SusanC mentioned we could use the "water buffalo" from Knight Park block house. Skip and SusanC agreed to water 2 trees each. EAC intends to order 10 bare roots trees to plant April 27 or 28. Trees will cost $50 each. EAC members are encouraged to seek neighbor's spots for the trees who will provide care for the first two years.
- SusanC will confirm with Mr. Lynch their approval for two trees in the strip on Park Ave. SusanC will contact Plant Ambler to notify them of the April 27-28 tree planting dates so they can remove certain perennials from the Lynch strip.
- SusanC will speak with Mary Aversa about tree pit widening. If they will not widen the sidewalk pits, then small plants will be planted from the stock in Ron Ayres backyard. We will request support from the Public Highway Dept. to pick up the 10 Bare Root Trees from Jenkintown on April 27. SusanC will arrange for bringing the "water buffalo" at Knight Park to Boro Park.
- EAC members will check with neighbors if they want a tree at $20 cost sharing and two years watering care, and let Susan C know before Feb 23.
- WREN Grant Partnership with Temple Ambler: David left email messages but did not connect with Temple Ambler. Without their partnership to contribute volunteer helpers to install the rain barrels, we won't submit a WREN grant proposal in March 2012. Every home would need to keep a log of gallons saved from run-off as a measurable outcome of the project. Estelle mentioned that PHS led a rain barrel workshop in Abington and might lead one in Ambler in 2013.
ACTION: Estelle will check with PHS when she is volunteering for the Flower Show to see if they would partner with us for a 2013 WREN grant.
- March EAC Conference: SusanJ registered for the March 3 conference in Pottstown.
- Update EAC website: Candace reviewed the AmblerEAC.org website and told Daniel Brouse what to remove or add.
ACTION: Estelle will speak with Sigi Koko about how hard/easy it is to post our minutes, to see if we can keep that section up to date, or should remove it.
- Moving First Recycling Container: Skip said there is no room for the first street Recycling Container either at Maro's/Newstand or at Candida's (street is narrow for curb cut ins and bollocks and chains are in the way). The EAC questioned what income the street meters bring in. Whenever the new parking garage is built, the EAC would support returning dedicating the curb cut ins for deliveries and not parking.
ACTION: SusanC will inquire if the Borough has a Trash container that can be placed next to the recycling container at Rita's so that people have both options there.
- F. EAC Membership: There is one vacancy.
ACTIONS: SusanC will contact the borough to update our meeting schedule (third Thursdays) on their website, and Estelle will think of a message (4 lines each 14 characters long) for the Ambler Bank electronic sign.
- EAC Budget: EAC was awarded $1200 for 2012. The draft 2012 budget was emailed prior to the meeting and shared at the meeting.
- May Intern: A young man is seeking to fulfill his 3-week senior community service project in May by serving the borough. The Borough Manager doesn't seem to have administrative tasks for him. SusanC could supervise him for 6 hours for 5 days in his first week. Tasks would be to complete the storm sewer labeling of 15 storm sewers, mulch and water newly planted trees, and complete the removal of fencing debris in Borough Park.
- Food Coop: Estelle has garnered large support for her initiative to start a Food Coop like Weaver's Way in Ambler. 150 showed up at their first public organizing meeting. 70 people joined three organizing committees: Steering, Legal/Finance, and Membership/Outreach/Volunteers. The Coop Volunteers are scheduled to staff booths at 5 local events. Information: email@example.com, 215-326-9792, or www.facebook.com/amblerfoodcoop
- Terracycling– Estelle is donating her special recycling items to Mattison School. EAC members asked for a definitive list. Skip and Estelle will collaborate on writing a letter to Wissahickon School District to support keeping Mattison Avenue School open.
- 3. Home Grown Institute – Members were encouraged to consider going March 24 or 25.
- 4. Stream Clean-up– April 28, 9:00 am to noon. We will combine it with a tree planting, so volunteers can choose or do both activities. SusanJ and SusanC will coordinate it this year.
- 5. Home Town News – Articles are due immediately for the April to October issue. SusanC submitted the text from the Republic Services about trash and recycling, and will submit a small article about the April 28 Stream and Tree Planting volunteer event.
ACTION: SusanC will inquire why an arrangement with Upper Dublin could not be made for reception of Boro yard waste.
- 6. SusanJ offered to organize a tour of the incinerator plant in the fall.
- 7. A grant to study walk and bike friendliness of neighborhoods to schools was forwarded to David to bring to the school district or his middle school principal's attention.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:39 PM.


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Still high days later from the highly-anticipated L.A. Premiere of "Beautiful – The Carole King Musical" at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, I want you to understand how excited I am to be writing this recap.
This is the best night of musical theatre -or any theatre- I've been to in a decade. I took my friend Lynn to see it for her birthday and we were both shaking our heads in wonder the whole time, eyes brimming, breath coming in ragged gasps. This is the stuff of magic. We were literally grabbing each other's' forearms with raw emotion with each new song that was presented. I feel so strongly about this production that I don't want to say too much, lest I dilute the power of it by letting too many cats out of the bag. But….
Everything about this production is sheer perfection. It's a shiny, sinewy, sly, spectacular thing to behold. We actually went online during intermission to buy more tickets to see it again because we knew that when the reviews came out, they'll be impossible to get. "Beautiful" is L.A.'s "Hamilton," trust me. The book is by Douglas McGrath (who gives it heart and humor in equal proportions), with scenic design by Derek McLane, Costume Design by Alejo Vieti, Lighting by Peter Kaczorowski and sound design by Brian Ronan. The show is choreographed by Josh Prince and Directed by Marc Bruni. Kudos all around.
Let's start with the clever device of the story line, which interweaves the competitive song-writing teams of Carole King and Gerry Goffin with that of Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, ensuring that the audience gets double the hits for its money. We hear smash after smash as the songwriting couples vie to top each other on the Billboard charts and place their songs with groups like The Shirelles, Little Eva, The Righteous Brothers and The Drifters.
The irresistible Abby Mueller stars as 'Carole King", the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter. Amazingly enough, Mueller's sister, Jessie Mueller, won the Tony Award in 2014 for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of King in the show's Broadway production. What are the chances that one set of parents gave birth to two of the most gifted actresses on today's stage who excel in the same role–and is it just a matter of time before we see them perform together in something kind of wonderful?
Mueller is engaging, quirky, down-to-earth, and totally believable in the role of King, and we are on her side from bar one as she sits at the piano and gives us her winsome version of "So Far Away." Boom. She's got us. And she never lets us go.
Liam Tobin as Gerry Goffin, King's writing partner and husband, is a wonder. His vocals are as strong as his acting, and we feel for him even as his human weaknesses are unveiled. Becky Gulsvig is a riot as lyricist Cynthia Weil and gives one of the night's sharpest performances. Ben Fankhauser is all-out hilarious as the hypochondriac songwriter Barry Mann, and is the perfect foil to Goffin's straight man.
Kudos must be paid to John Michael Dias who delivers a rip-snortingly spot-on Neil Sedaka, is also one half of The Righteous Brothers, and later morphs into the record guru Lou Adler. Superb!
And finally—the singer/dancers who make up The Drifters, The Shirelles, The Righteous Brothers, and Little Eva deserve special recognition for the fireworks they bring. This show is all about the music, and they inject fire and ice into it in just the right proportions. All vocally gifted, special attention should be paid to Josh A. Dawson who leads the Drifters in the night's most triumphant performances: "Some Kind Of Wonderful" and "On Broadway." Utterly thrilling!
The strength of this production is in its diversity and its total immersion into each decade it documents. If you see one show this season, by all means, this is the one. I mean it when I say, pick up the phone or go online right now if you want to grab tickets, because "Beautiful" is only in L.A. for a limited four-week engagement from June 22 – July 17, 2016 and they're going faster than a "Locomotion" headed "Uptown" on a "Pleasant Valley Sunday."
Tickets for BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical are currently on sale to the general public at online at www.HollywoodPantages.com or www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-982-2787. Groups of 10 or more are now available by visiting www.PantagesGroups.com or by calling 866-755-3075. Tickets start at $29.


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8.5 hours of TV, thanks God for my trusty Tivo
WATCH: Chuck
Not too bad!
Fantastic. Chuck and Life Unexpected on at the same time and I don't have DVR. Great move, TV. 😛
Can we talk about how much good tv. If you have time (haha) check out trauma. Is got better and as the season went on.
ugh…the first half hour of Life Unexpected on our cable had no sound…


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Even the safety laundry list includes front and rear side airbags, head protection curtain, anti-theft alarm, electronic stability program, Tele Aid emergency call system, four-wheel ABS, BabySmart child seat recognition system… shall I continue?All of these features could elevate a mediocre car to intriguing, but with the Mercedes C240, the equipment is more the icing on a delectable cake. The real tasty stuff here is the solid, refined car beneath the electro-goodies. A new independent front suspension geometry and a significantly revised five-link rear setup provide good road-holding manners and tempered feedback appropriate for a sporting sedan. Through the thick wheel, steering is firmish but elicits swift response. Despite a heavy, solid feel to the car, it reacts quickly and predictably to input.The small displacement, 2.6-liter V-6 is less responsive than the chassis when mated with the optional five-speed automatic transmission. (Perfomance enthusiasts would do well to save $1300 and stick with the six-speed manual tranny.) The 18-valve engine is reserved off the line, gathering its strength at about 2500 rpm. Once at speed, acceleration is brisk enough to provide swift passes and is certainly more satisfying than its 168-horsepower rating would imply.Myriad seat adjustments aid the driver in finding comfort behind the wheel. However, the seat rides an incline as it moves forward and aft, requiring more fiddling than expected. Traditional Mercedes control-layout simplicity has been treated to more organic shapes, modernizing the dash appearance over the previous generation. Rear space is typical for the segment: decent for two passengers provided the front riders are of average stature. Front seatbacks are carved out, creating extra knee space. We find the rear seat angle rakes back almost too much.Inside and out, the C240 embodies the style, prestige, and refinement that is 21st-century Mercedes. 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Market Commentary: Markets Open In The Green, But Remain At Unchanged Line
October 24th, 2014
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Written by Gary
Opening Market Commentary For 10-24-2014
Premarkets fractionally switched back and forth on the unchanged line leaving investors wondering if the markets have enough left in them to be able to have the SP500 close above the 100 DMA any time soon. The time is ripe for the second bottom to form so we can continue to climb into a Santa Claus Rally later in the year.
By 10 am New Home Sales came in green and the markets continued to move down to the unchanged line and then beyond. Thus placing even more emphasis on the bulls inability to push the averages upwards above the resistance.
One has to be careful what you read and wonder if these pundits actually invest in the stock market. I read the following this morning from a main-stream financial news outlet (not MSNBC) and wondered what planet they were reporting from. I know what they were trying to say, but these 'perma-bulls' were trying sensationalize an event that hasn't actually materialized yet. It is these 'Sheeples' that could ruin your portfolio if you followed them obliviously because all they are looking for is the headline.
"US equities shook off yesterday's weakness, and not only did they retrace all of the losses, but they exceeded the prior highs."
Very misleading in trying to get you to jump aboard a train that hasn't left the station yet. In fact the Oversold Index ($NYMO) looks to be ready to reverse again as the All-Clear Is Not Quite Is Here just yet.
The end of the cycle is not upon us yet - I don't see it turning before the middle of next year . . . I also keep reiterating the fact that the core growth momentum of the economy hasn't changed - not for the worse, but not for the better either. . . I see another trend month in the making - that is, a weakish month for retail spending that will in time give way to holiday-related spending and fourth-quarter retail sales growth no different from last year.
The "all-clear 'til the end of the year" signal has not sounded yet either.
If we do get another bout of selling before Thanksgiving, the fact that it would be the second round in a month's time could conceivably induce the kind of selling panic that only the margin clerks experienced last week. I'm not predicting that eventuality, not yet, but even should it obtain, it would take something far bigger to derail the end-of-year rally. At this point the latter is virtually certain. So what's to worry? Listen - even 2008 and 2000 had end-of-year rallies.
Our medium term indicators are leaning towards sell portfolio of non-performers at the opening and the short-term market direction meter is bearish. We remain mostly, at best, negative and conservatively bullish. The important DMA's, volume and a host of other studies have now turned and may be enough for some to start shorting. Right now now I am getting very concerned the current downtrend will get more aggressive in the short-term and volatility may promote sudden reversals. The SP500 MACD has turned up, but remains below zero at -11.85. I would advise caution in taking any position during this uncertain period and I hope you have returned your 'dogs' to the pound. Having some cash on hand now is not a bad strategy.
Investing.com members' sentiments are 46 % Bearish (falling from 70% and now rising from 33%) and it seems to be a good sign for being bearish. The 'Sheeples' always seem to get it wrong.
Investors Intelligence sets the breath at 41.9 % bullish with the status at Bear Confirmed. (Chart Here )
StockChart.com Overbought / Oversold Index ($NYMO) is at 52.88. (Chart Here) But anything below -30 / -40 is a concern of going deeper. Oversold conditions on the NYSE McClellan Oscillator usually bounce back at anything over -50 and reverse after reaching +40 oversold. (Now were in good shape to descend again - watch out!)
This $NYA200R chart below is the percentage of stocks above the 200 DMA and is always a good statistic to follow. It can depict a trend of declining equities which is always troubling, especially when it drops below 60% - 55%. Dropping below 40%-35% signals serious continuing weakness and falling averages.
Today it represents the lowest levels seen since the beginning of the October, 2011 rally. Eric Parnell says, ' If nothing else, given that relatively fewer stocks are trading above their 200-day moving average at a time when the market is just off of its all-time highs suggests that an increasingly narrowing group of stocks is driving the rally at this stage, which does not bode well for the future sustainability of the uptrend." It also strongly suggests there has been a 'stealth bear market' underway in recent months.
StockChart.com NYSE % of stocks above 200 DMA Index ($NYA200R) is at 46.86 %. (Chart Here) The downside decent has reversed, but will it continue to rise? The next support is ~37.00, ~25.00 and ~15.00 below that. December, 2012 was the last time we saw numbers this low.
StockChart.com NYSE Bullish Percent Index ($BPNYA) is at 43.88. (Chart Here) Below support zone but rising. Next stop was ~57, then ~44, below that is where we will most likely see the markets crash. We are seriously below 44 and need a reversal pronto as it looks like there is nothing to stop the fall until 25 and taking the markets with it.
StockChart.com S&P 500 Bullish Percent Index ($BPSPX) is at 48.60. (Chart Here) In support zone and rising. ~62, ~57, ~45 at which the markets are in a full-blown correction. The next stop now is ~37.00.
StockChart.com 10 Year Treasury Note Yield Index ($TNX) is at 22.43. (Chart Here) Treasury Yield Curve Approaches Flattest Since 2009.
StockChart.com Consumer Discretionary ETF (XLY) is at 65.97. (Chart Here)
Chris Ciovacco says, "As long as the consumer discretionary ETF (NYSEARCA:XLY) holds above [66.88], all things being equal, it is a good sign for stocks and the U.S. economy." This chart clearly shows that dropping below 65.00 / 62.75 (and staying there) should be of a great concern to bullish investors.
StockChart.com NYSE Composite (Liquidity) Index ($NYA) is at 10,523. (Chart Here) We are above the resistance (10,301) but is this a test of the next resistance at ~10600, stay tuned. Next stop down is 9750, then 9250, and 8500.
The following article has some interesting arguments for why the market have and have not topped.
Over the past few weeks, the S&P 500 has corrected almost 10%
and for the first time in a long time, there was legitimate fear in the marketplace.
After St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard's remarks, however, the market rallied back to 1935 where it stands today.
With the market's recent action, is this another buy the dip scenario or have we seen the top of the market?
In this article it would be prudent to be aware that, in the words of the late JP Morgan, he predicted, when asked for a stock market forecast, that "share prices would fluctuate". But are they going to fluctuate downward with more 'gusto' than usual?
Be Careful, The Correction May Not Be Over
Importantly, the deterioration in the internal dynamics of the market also suggest that the current rebound is not the resumption of the current bull market cycle, but rather a bounce that will likely be used to liquidate holdings. This will likely lead to a retest of lows, or even perhaps the setting of a new low, before a bullish trend can be re-established.
While I am not stating that the 'polar icecaps' are melting and that we are about to experience 'tidal destruction'; I am suggesting that the potential for further declines in the market are a significant possibility. Therefore, reducing portfolio risk in the short-term will provide capital to reinvest at a more favorable point in the future. If the market surges back to new highs, and re-establishes the previous "bull trend," then the capital raised can be reinvested with greater confidence of a continued advance.
There is little risk in practicing some form of portfolio 'risk management.' The real risk is doing nothing and then spending the next advance in the market making up previous losses. That has been a successful investment strategy 'nowhere, never.'
It is still possible that Mr. Market is not through playing with the averages and even newer historical highs are a distinct possibility. Historically, accordingly to Eric Parnell, "major bull markets have almost never reached their final peak in a sideways grinding pattern. Instead, they have almost always peaked with flourish including one final crescendo toward a new all-time high before finally rolling over and succumbing to the forces of the new bear market".
The longer 6 month outlook is now 30-70 sell (probably should be 20-80 sell) and will remain bearish until we can see what the effects are in the Fed's game plan. Sooner or later brighter skies will return over the market. Until then, investors should employ the first thing one learns while in a foxhole; keep their head down.
The DOW at 10:15 is at 16692 up 14 or 0.09%.
The SP500 is at 1952 up 0.67 or 0.03%.
SPY is at 195.12 up 1 or 0.05%.
The $RUT is at 1115 down 1 or -0.13%.
NASDAQ is at 4459 up 7 or 0.16%.
NASDAQ 100 is at 4016 up 4 or 0.09%.
How the Popular 'VIX' Gauge Works
$VIX 'Fear Index' is at 17.16 up 0.66 or 3.93%. Bearish Neutral Movement
(Follow Real Time Market Averages at end of this article)
The longer trend is up, the past months trend is net negative, the past 5 sessions have been positive and the current bias is unchanged.
Gundlach: Rates not going anywhere; oil headed lower
Saudi Arabia has reportedly been telling oil-market investors and analysts that it is ready to accept oil prices below $90 per barrel, and even as low as $80, for up to a year or two. If true, it would represent a major change in policy for Riyadh, which may be looking to slow the expansion of rivals such as the U.S.
WTI oil is trading between 81.83 (resistance) and 80.69 (support) today. The session bias is negative and is currently trading down at 80.80. (Chart Here)
According to Rob Kurzatkowski, Senior Commodity Analyst at OptionsExpress.com, ". . . we see the December Crude Oil contract holding above the $80 level. To this point, the contract has held up at this technical support level. More stout support can be found around the $75 mark, should Oil fail to hold $80. The result of recent price weakness has been oversold technical levels. The 14-day RSI is in the mid-teens, which could be supportive of prices in the near term. In order to gain some traction, Crude Oil prices may need to post several closes north of the $85 mark."
Brent Crude is trading between 86.73 (resistance) and 85.62 (support) today. The session bias is negative and is currently trading up at 85.89. (Chart Here)
Monday, October 20, 2014 For those traders who really take a long view of market trends, looking at the monthly continuation chart for Gold futures, we notice that the bull market that began back in 2001 when Gold prices were... Read More...
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The general consensus is that gold prices will actually fall in the next twelve months (Sept to Aug. 2015). Goldman Sachs estimates that gold will fall to $1,050 an ounce, a drop of nearly 19%.
Gold rose from 1229.17 earlier to 1234.39 and is currently trading up at 1232.90. The current intra-session trend is positive. (Chart Here)
Currency Corruption Weighs on Copper
Dr. Copper is at 3.046 rising from 3.029 earlier. (Chart Here)
The US dollar is trading between 86.00 and 85.62 and is currently trading up at 85.70, the bias is currently negative. (Chart Here) Resistance made in Aug., 2013 (~85.00) has been broken and now is support.
The markets are still susceptible to climbing on 'Bernankellen' vapor, use caution!
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Tournament Results
Walsh Jesuit Ironman Tournament: 55.0 points (T-18th place overall/ T-7th out of 40 Ohio Schools)
Beast of the East Tournament: 111.0 points 9th place
Brecksville Holiday Tournament: 188.0 points Champions(1ST Time ever!)
Bill Dies Memorial Tournament: 227.5 points Runner-ups
Greater Cleveland Conference Dual meets: 7-0 (undefeated in 40 conference dual meets)
Dual meet record: 15-1 record
Greater Cleveland Conference: 271.5 points Team Champion
OHSAA Team State Duals Tournament- Team State Semi-finalist (4-1 record)
Toledo Waite Sectional Tournament- 281.0 pts Team Champ (1st Sectional Team Title since 1971!)
Mentor District Tournament- 239.0 pts Runner-up
OHSAA Individual State Tournament- 128.5 pts Runner-up (Most points ever scored at state in program history!)
Coach Burnett earned his 225th career dual meet victory vs. Wadsworth on Feb. 1st, 2017
Individual Tournament finishes
Walsh Ironman Tournament
Vough…..3rd Place (6th multiple placer/ 4th two-time placer)
Brown…..5th Place (5th multiple placer/ 3rd two-time placer)
Burnett...6th Place (3rd Freshman ever to Place at Ironman)
Beast of the East Tournament
Vough……….. Runner-up (2nd Finalist in Program history)
Brown………..5th place (1st 2x Beast Placer in Program history)
Shawver……..6th place (1st freshman to ever Place at Beast)
Brecksville Holiday Tournament
Vough………. Champion
Breeding……5th place
Burnett………5th place
King…………..7th Place
Zuckerman...8th place
*New record for most finalists in program history
*New record for most champs
*New Record for most Placers
Bill Dies Memorial
Brown…………Champion (2x Champion/4x Placer)
Vough………...Champion (3x Champion 1ST in program history/4x Finalist)
King………..….3rd Place
Fenton…..5th Place
*Tied record for most finalists
*Tied record for most individual champions
Greater Cleveland Conference Tournament
Breeding………Champion (3x Conference Champion)
Brady……………Champion (2x Conference Champion)
Brown………….Champion (3x Conference Champion)
Vough………….Champion (3x Conference Champion)
Allison………..3rd Place
Little….……….5th Place
*New Conference record for most finalists (12)
*Tied conference record for most placers (14)
Toledo Waite Sectional Tournament
Breeding……..Champion (3x Sectional Champion)
B.Price………..Champion (2x Sectional Champion)
Brown………. Champion (2x Sectional Champion)
Vough………..Champion (4x Sectional Champion)
Keegan………3rd Place
Schill………….3rd Place
Aguilar………3rd Place
King…………..3rd Place
Zuckerman…4th Place
Woodings….4th Place
*Program record 14 District Qualifiers
*Tied record for most sectional finalists
* New Program record for most Sectional Champions
Mentor District Tournament
B.Price………. Champion (2x District Champion)
Vough………. Champion (4x District Champion-1st ever in Program history)
Shawver…….3rd Place
Breeding…….3rd Place
Zuckerman...4th Place
*Program record 10 State Qualifiers
*New Program record for the Most District Finalists
*Tied the record for most district champions (4-1962/2015/2016)
OHSAA Individual State Tournament
Fenton………..Champion (18th individual champion in program history)
Brown…………Champion (19th individual champion in Program history)
Vough……..….Champion (20th individual champion in program history)
Shawver……..4th place (5th Freshman to place at State/2nd highest placement for a freshman in program history)
Breeding……5th place
Burnett……..6th place (4th Freshman to place at State/ 3rd highest placement for a freshman in program history)
Brady………..7th place
*Program record for most team points scored (128.5 points)
*Program record for the most state finalists (4)
*New record for the most individual state champions (3) (Old Record 2-1967, 2006, 2015, 2016)
*Kevin Vough 2nd 4x State Placer in Program history and 2nd 3x State Finalist in Program history
* J.T. Brown 3rd 3x State Placer in Program history
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Description:It is time for you to practice some Skating with your Cartoon Hero Shrek. Choose a skateboard and rip through the streets of far far away. Avoid Obstacles and have fun.
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