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It's STILL AMNESTY!
A Commentary by J. D. Longstreet
It matters not a whit what you call it -- it still amounts to amnesty for eleven million illegal aliens in America.
This "new" immigration reform from both the US Senate and the US President is utterly ridiculous. But in the end,
it will be rammed down the throats of the American public simply
because the US government has gone rogue and is no longer responsive --
nor responsible -- to the US citizenry. (And some people still wonder WHY Americans are arming themselves???)
The Heritage Foundation released the following statement on January 30th, 2013:
heritage of immigration has fueled our nation's strength and diversity,
yet our immigration system has become so politicized and dysfunctional
that it causes untold personal tragedies, strains the fiscal capacity of
public services in many states, and prevents many from pursuing the
American Dream. Complex, comprehensive legislation based on back-room
deals never works, and the Senate immigration proposal announced this
week and echoed yesterday by President Obama—to the extent that it
repeats the mistakes of the past—will further polarize Americans, fail
to solve the real policy problems, and make matters worse.
come to our country for freedom and economic opportunity. We are
concerned that many aspects of the framework for comprehensive reform
will undermine the very foundations that make for America's exceptional
success. Policymakers should refrain from committing to such broad
statements before the actual legislative language is available for
public review. A proposal that would grant individuals who are in this
country illegally a pathway to citizenship violates the rule of law and
is unfair to those who have obeyed our immigration laws.
Heritage Foundation believes that America's immigration system must be
reformed through an open and public step-by-step, problem-solving
approach that unites Americans and creates a system that welcomes
immigrants, protects our sovereignty, encourages assimilation, and
expands opportunities for everyone. Once such common-sense reforms are
in place and working, lawmakers can determine how to respond in a fair,
compassionate, and constitutional way to those who have come to our
country illegally." SOURCE: http://blog.heritage.org/2013/01/30/heritage-foundation-statement-on-immigration/?roi=echo3-14403859543-11190034-1b80b2b425f4c1aef7d244951acffbfe&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Morning%2BBell
Let's just blow away some of the smoke and call it what it is: What we have here is a HUGE payoff
by the Obama Administration to the Hispanic community for their vote in
the November election. That's one side. On the other side is the GOP
trying like hell to convince the Hispanic vote to shift to their side by offering them citizenship in the country they broke into.
you, like me, don't like what the Senate and the President are
proposing, well, stuff it! It doesn't matter. The decision has been
made -- and a bill WILL be passed to offer illegals amnesty.
Look. The poor, hapless, dumb, republicans cannot, for whatever reason, understand that the GOP has lost (if they ever really had) the Hispanic vote. Heck, the Hispanic vote is a "natural" for the Democrat/socialists, anyway ... always has been.
The republicans cannot get it through their heads that agreeing to and
passing this comprehensive immigration reform simply adds eleven million
NEW VOTERS to the democratic side of the tally sheet. It is lose, lose, for the republicans. And it is lose, lose, for America as that will place the democrat/socialists in a position to rule America in perpetuity... forever!
Oh, and don't count on the border being secured, either. Yes, I know it is supposed to be a key part of the Senate bill. But here's the thing: How are you and I going to know the border is secure? Take their word for it, huh?
Consider this for a moment: The
only way that the American borders are going to be sealed is when a
rogue US government decides to seal them -- not to keep illegals out --
but TO KEEP US CITIZENS IN!! Then -- and ONLY THEN -- will the US borders be sealed.
America's old hippie government, years ago, bought into the globalist "world without borders" agenda and they will never agree to securing America's borders. But they WILL lie to America and swear the borders are secure when, in fact, they are not.
That part of the Senate bill means absolutely nothing. Obama's "proposed" bill doesn't even include a provision for securing the border first.
Those of you who support open borders do not, I repeat, DO NOT
try to beat us about the head and shoulders with the old saw that says
America is a nation of immigrants. See, we already know that -- because
our ancestors were immigrants, too. Mine came into the country,
legally, in 1789 through what was then Charles Town Harbor and were
assigned a place in the 96th precinct of the state of South Carolina.
Notice - they came into this country LEGALLY! That is all we expect of any who want to immigrate to America. Do it legally and we will welcome you with open arms. Do it illegally and we want you caught and deported forthwith! Unless, of course, you are a prospective democratic voter.
biggest problem with illegal immigration is not with those who
illegally break into our country and help to bleed it dry, but with our government which refuses to uphold the laws already on the books.
Had those laws been enforced we would not be in the situation we find
ourselves today. Plus, the problem of what to do with these 11 or
12-plus million illegal aliens would not be a problem, at all, if the government would simply follow the laws on the books today.
The bottom line for Americans to ponder is… what do we do with a government that refuses to uphold/enforce the nation's laws and tramples on the constitution at will?
let me ask you - suppose you had a business and an employee
consistently refused to follow the rules of the workplace. What would
you do to that employee? See? The answer used to be simple. You'd toss
them out at the next election. Unfortunately, our elections have
become something of a pro forma showcase these days. Just going
through the motions while the results are fore ordained. Nowadays "the fix" is
in before the first ballot is dropped into the box. The ONLY way we
are ever going to get relief from this problem is to clean the house in
Washington. But, how to do that now? Huh? When your vote no longer counts, how, exactly, do you do that?
My friend and fellow blogger, Alan Caruba, recently said in his piece entitled "A Crisis of Governors:" "What,
in fact, Americans are witnessing is a failure of government at both
the state and federal level. The nation has managed to elect too many
people to public office that are so clearly inept, incompetent, and
untrustworthy, it poses a threat to the republic." SOURCE: http://factsnotfantasy.blogspot.com/2009/07/crisis-of-governors.html
Alan, as usual, is spot on. America's most dangerous enemy, at the moment, is its own government! I would add that, in my opinion, America's second worst enemy, at the moment, is its own ignorance. It
was through the ignorance of the American electorate that these
pitifully inept, power hungry, politicians were elected to office to
begin with.
Not to worry. The democrat/socialists are going to get their eleven million new voters. Count on it. And it makes absolutely no difference what YOU think!
J. D. Longstreet


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text: By Kaiser's calculation, following Obamacare's loosened eligibility conditions for Medicaid could add an additional 10 million people to the rolls of the insured. The tab for this will exceed $1 trillion by 2022 with Uncle Sam picking up $952 billion, leaving states on the hook for $76 billion. That represents a 26 percent increase in federal outlays, but the state share represents modest 3 percent increase — for now. The real crunch will come after 2022, when Uncle Sam is no longer required to foot the bill for the Medicaid expansion.


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- Manoj Rana, a native of India, nearly died in an apartment fire after coming to study in the U.S.
- Rana underwent 54 surgeries and five years of an intense therapy program
- He credits his parents and his occupational therapist for his recovery and survival
- He graduated with his MBA this month and is looking for a job in finance
I came to America as a transfer student in the fall of 2004. I did three years of computer engineering in India and then transferred to Purdue University Calumet. On July 2, 2005, just a month before graduation, a guy who lived on the first floor of my apartment building set fire to his place.
He wrapped his baby in a blanket, put the baby in a car seat, put the car seat in the closet and then poured gasoline over the apartment with his baby and wife still in it. He then set the whole place on fire and left.
The fire started at 4:30 a.m. My roommate and I could not jump out with the balcony and windows engulfed in flames. As my roommate fell unconscious in front of me, I started running down the stairs and passed out. A firefighter found my body and pulled me out.
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The man's wife, his baby and my best friend and roommate, Prabhat Singhal, died in the fire.
After seven months in Chicago, I was transferred to Wishard Health Services in Indianapolis for my rehabilitation. I don't have any family in America so I lived in a nursing home. I stayed there for 2½ years while I went through reconstructive surgeries to regain range of motion in my arms.
For more than five years, I went through an intense therapy program. I wore a face mask for three years and pressure garments on my entire body; I wore dynamic splints on my hands, wrists and elbows to increase range of motion, daily dressing changes to my wounds and performing hourly exercises to restore function in all of my joints.
I wanted to get an MBA so I studied in my extra time. I scheduled my Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT, exam and got a six-hour pass from the nursing home to take the test. I scored 700 on my GMAT and got accepted into the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Evening MBA program in Indianapolis. I wanted to go to a part-time program since I didn't know how much of a course load I would be able to take.
Everyone gets their acceptance letter mailed to his home; I got my letter mailed to the nursing home.
My doctors did everything they could to help me regain range of motion in my arms. Even after 54 surgeries, I am still very limited. I don't have any finger movement in my left hand and very limited finger movement in my right hand. I type with one finger. I rely on various adaptive equipments to perform my activities of daily living.
This horrific crime not only left me with disabilities but also interfered with my visa. I have not seen most of my family in India since the accident seven years ago, because I am still waiting on a green card. My sister has been denied a visa four times in trying to visit me.
I have been able to come out of this tragedy because of the values that my parents instilled in me and the help from my occupational therapist.
My parents taught me the value of education, hard work and perseverance. They taught me to be content in life no matter what the circumstances. They taught me that "we can always find someone who is in worse condition than we are in. So be thankful for what you have."
I call my occupational therapist, Shannon Hendricks, my guardian angel. God sent her into my life when I was in the deepest and darkest pit of my life. She took me to church every Sunday while I stayed in the nursing home, which brought some normalcy into my life. Today, I can live independently because of her hard work.
After 3½ years, I graduated with my MBA on May 13. I am now seeking a job in finance.
To give back to the community, I volunteered in the Wishard therapy department between many of my surgeries. I still visit the Wishard burn unit and talk to other burn patients about my experience.
I also lecture at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis to occupational therapy students about all the adaptive equipment I use to live independently. I have had some wonderful people in my life who have helped me in my journey. I plan to do the same for other people.


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9th January 2013, 07:37 PM | #1 |
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Dynaco ST70 KIT - your opinion please
I am new to the hobby and in the process of trying out and learning about various amps. So far I have tried a few kits (gainclone and class D). Now it is tube time :-) By coincidence I came across this Dynaco ST 70 kit: Triode USA Dynaco ST-70 Tube DIY Amp Kit I want to try it with various speakers, DIY Fostex FX120, DIY Jordan JX92s, DIY Wild Burro Betsy, commercial Vroemen Diva superiore. Frontend will be Bottlehead Quickie, 47 Treasure CD and vinyl. What are your thoughts and recommendations about this? Any input is highly appreciated. Thanks Michael ___________________ Michael's Project Page |
9th January 2013, 09:08 PM | #2 |
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I've got an original dynaco ST70 with the 7199 driver tubes. 1961 build with the fabric transformer insulation. It is a rugged beast with tens of thousands of hours on it, and decent sounding for 1961. I recently replaced the electrolytic caps (again, 3rd time) and the output tubes (third time) and it is back up to 35 W/ch and sounding original on my Peavey SP2-XT speakers. I've recently beaten the quallity of sound of the ST70 with 7199 drivers with a transistor amp modified for better cold bias current control, as does my road weary CS800s, so the 1% distortion Dynaco claimed for their circuit is about right. The triodeelectronics kit uses EF86 copy driver tubes, which might sound better than the unavailable 7199. The original design transformer had extra filament capacity to run two outboard two tube preamps, so the design has plenty of capability to run 4 driver tubes instead of two. The design has lots of aftermarket support, for example kevinkr has designed a 4 tube triode driver board sold by classicvalve.ca that he claims has a lot less distortion. My ST70 has been modified to derive the grid bias voltage from silicon rectifiers, not the original selenium one. I find the aftermarket high capacity cap boards a bit silly, as on classical music in my living room I'm running about 1.5 Vpp output max, so the semi-original power supply with 39 22 22 22 filter caps produces B+ just fine with no sags. This stays within the parameters of the 5AR4 rectifier tube, which I am still using due to the rumors about "cathode stripping" with silicon instant on B+ voltage. I've used the ST70 as a PA amp in a church occasionally, but didn't try to derive the high power out of it that you would want out of a bass guitar amp, for example. 35 W/ch works out to 17 Vac on 8 ohm, so the ST70 has plenty of power with fresh tubes and B+ cap for my 101 db@1W speakers. It was fine with my previous speakers, Peavey T-300 HF projectors, and KLH23 two ways. If you try to use acoustic suspension speakers like the old AR1's, the power out might be a little light for drum or cannon hits. I found over the years that if the ST70 sounded polite instead of real, the B+ voltage was sagging due to tired main caps, or the rectifier or output tubes were tired. I got about 8 years at 4 hr/night on the 5AR4, about 10 years on sets of 6CA7's, about 10 years per B+ cap.
One huge advantage of the tube design, mine has been struck by a lightning induced surge and only shorted across the power switch, and burned up the .01 uf turn off pop eliminator cap installed by me. No damage to the transformers. Try that with transistors without MOS supressors on the input. With the weather changing to be more extreme, you may soon have significant lightning storms in Europe. I've bought parts form triodeelectronics.com, and find them helpful and nice to deal with. When they shipped me a mono volume pot instead of the stereo I ordered, they shipped the replacement to me at no charge. So anyway, have fun.
Dynakit ST70, ST120, PAS2,Hammond H182(2 ea),H112,A100,10-82TC,Peavey CS800S,1.3K, SP2-XT's, T-300 HF Proj's, Steinway console, Herald RA88a mixer, Wurlitzer 4500, 4300 Last edited by indianajo; 9th January 2013 at 09:26 PM. |
9th January 2013, 09:46 PM | #3 |
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Do you have any goals in mind as to what sound you're after? You can't go wrong with a Dynaco ST70 or its variants as they are good amps. Personally, I prefer the EL84-based PP amps, and single-ended triode amps based on 45, 2A3, or 300B. They are very transparent and musically involving. Just giving you some more ideas.
9th January 2013, 09:55 PM | #4 |
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Strap the outputs for triode.
Add more capacitance to the second main B+ filter, like 4x or more. Reduce the cathode resistors by a factor of 10x. (you need a DVM to set the bias, it will be 10x lower than the stock value, put a sticker on the chassis to show that. This will improve the bass. You might consider buying the parts and getting an "aftermarket" driver board that uses something OTHER than the 7199 or the Russian equivalent for the input stage. That is to say the kit without the driver board... These are the basic things that can be done to improve the basic amp. I'd go for the Teflon wire option, IF you can figure out how to strip it without nicking the wire and/or cutting it accidentally (unless they are precut and stripped, doubt that).
_-_-bear http://www.bearlabs.com -- Btw, I don't actually know anything, FYI -- every once in a while I say something that makes sense... ] Last edited by bear; 9th January 2013 at 10:12 PM. |
9th January 2013, 10:42 PM | #5 |
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This kit sounds like fun for more experienced people who like to try many variations. A good learning tool for a newbie. I use an EF86 in a guitar amp I built, and the measured gain is about 240, which is way more than I needed. In this amp you would need to either attenuate it's output or use rather large amounts of negative feedback. More feedback isn't necessarily better sounding in tube amps.
I researched, designed and built a similar amp using 6SN7's for the front end and phase splitter, (EL34 outputs) and use only about 12dB of negative feedback, and it sounds great. The hard core tube guys I know all seem to think low or no feedback, and triode mode output stage is the best sounding. I tend to agree. Triode mode output means lower source impedance driving the speaker, so tighter control of the speaker, and less un-calibration of a passive crossover, when feedback in minimal. More feedback makes the issue of phase margin harder to predict (tendency to oscillate or ring). Some people say high feedback makes an amp sound "constipated"... Check out my amp (the "musicbox") if interested at Bob's Website http://www.spiritone.com/~rob_369 My front end tube is the earlier equivalent of the 6SN7 (I forget the number). I thought the older tube shape with the grid cap was cool looking, so used it instead. Although not shown on my website, I since replaced that front end tube with a regular 6SN7 to reduce hum, and replaced the plate resostor with a constant current source for better power supply hum rejection, better linearity, and more gain. Don't bother with silver wire or Teflon insulation wire. Speaker wire that costs more than $50 is a joke too. Use 14 or 16 AWG wire for the speakers. It's the connectors that could be a weak link. I use gold alloy plated banana connectors (gold doesn't oxidize over time), and I solder the wires to these connectors rather than using the set screw that comes loose over time. |
9th January 2013, 11:07 PM | #6 |
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May I disagree?
Teflon insulated wire is a good idea for the inside wiring of the amp, IF you can properly strip it. There are a few methods that work. For one thing, the simplest point, it doesn't melt and stink when you solder it. _-_-
_-_-bear http://www.bearlabs.com -- Btw, I don't actually know anything, FYI -- every once in a while I say something that makes sense... ] |
10th January 2013, 12:15 AM | #7 | |
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Teflon insulated wire is great for newbies, keeps you from burning the insulation off when you move your eyes to the print or something and wave the soldering iron around. I'm not that new, but used a some 600V electrical tape in my H100 organ recap to repair damage to PVC insulation. I'm buying bulk teflon insulated wire from a suplus house, much cheaper than new silver plated stuff. Not legal in Euorpe, though. I find the bass of my stock unit entirely adequate, actually. There are a million variations, the one I like the most adds two pots and splits the bias adjustment for the push-pull tubes and allows you to set them balanced again after they wear some, unevenly. Another thing I have done is run the B+ to a blank pin of the preamp power plug so I can monitor B+ while it is playing without taking it apart and tipping it on its back. That is now I know I don't have a B+ problem now at the listening levels I am using with 39-22-22-22 caps. Even when the cannon goes off in 1812 overture.
Dynakit ST70, ST120, PAS2,Hammond H182(2 ea),H112,A100,10-82TC,Peavey CS800S,1.3K, SP2-XT's, T-300 HF Proj's, Steinway console, Herald RA88a mixer, Wurlitzer 4500, 4300 Last edited by indianajo; 10th January 2013 at 12:22 AM. |
10th January 2013, 12:58 AM | #8 |
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ok, a different driver circut, non pentode.
afaik almost all teflon insulated wire is silver plated copper. there is some botique wire made now that is copper with teflon insulation. _-_-
_-_-bear http://www.bearlabs.com -- Btw, I don't actually know anything, FYI -- every once in a while I say something that makes sense... ] |
10th January 2013, 01:19 AM | #9 |
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Location: Monroe Township, NJ
Some comments, If I may. The Triode Electronics driver board gets populated with 2X EF86s and a single twin triode. That twin triode may be an ECC99, 12BH7, or 12AU7. I advise installing an ECC99, for its high gm. High gm in designs employing GNFB, like the ST70, provides resistance against slew limiting associated with the HF error correction signal.
As the ST70 uses "fixed" bias and an instant on, SS rectified, C- supply, even the slightest delay in B+ rise is sufficient to protect the O/P tubes against cathode stripping. A NTC inrush current limiting thermistor provides the short delay needed, if either SS diodes or a directly heated vacuum rectifier are/is employed in the B+ circuitry. IMO, it's perfectly acceptable to SS rectify ST70 B+. You turn the excessively "tall" B+ rail from a liability into an asset, by employing combination bias. "Stand" the cathodes of each O/P tube pair on a 100 Ω/470 μF. network. A very convenient "idle" current test point is available and the original single bias adjustment for each channel is quite satisfactory. Matching requirements are reasonably relaxed. As is always the case, closeness in gm is a must for each pair. However, small differences in cathode current are acceptable. An additional benefit of SS rectifying the B+ is the cooler running power trafo obtained by holding the value of the 1st filter cap. down to say 10 μF. Replace the overworked C354 choke with a Hammond 159T.
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10th January 2013, 01:36 AM | #10 |
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Hi Eli -- I'm interested in adding those thermistors to my mutant amp in an ST70 chassis. I'm using SS diode rectification, getting about +460V. What specs to look for in the NTC thermistors? What resistance spec? Small in value, like 100R or less? Or more like 1k? Thanks for the idea.
Oh, and where do they go in the circuit for slow ramp up of B+? Perhaps in the center tap of the power transformer? Last edited by rongon; 10th January 2013 at 01:41 AM. |
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... it to 'Moon Hill', a large rock with a hole through it. We all refused the snake wine on offer but rushed to the freezer to grab sustenance in the form of ice creams - delicious! As we assessed the 800 steps to the top of the hill (ahhh more steps) we were joined by two ladies proclaiming to be farmers wives, having no jobs and being poor. They walked all the way up with us trying to cox us into buying refreshments out of their cooler boxes, when ...
Tourist Attractions
... previously been told that there were only 6 fishermen left in the world who have this kind of partnership with the birds. A noose is tied around the bird's neck, so that when they catch large fish, they are unable to swallow them. They will then come to the fisherman on the raft, so that he can take it out of the bird's throat, and put it in his bucket. The cormorant fishing show was just that; a show. I didn't notice the first ...


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Best Foods Blue Ribbon History
Best Foods® products have been staples in American kitchens for generations. The brand's flagship product, Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, is the best-selling mayonnaise in the United States.
Mayonnaise is said to be the invention of the French chef of the Duke de Richelieu in 1756. While the Duke was defeating the British at Port Mahon, his chef was creating a victory feast that included a sauce made of cream and eggs. When the chef realized that there was no cream in the kitchen, he improvised, substituting olive oil for the cream. A new culinary masterpiece was born, and the chef named it "Mahonnaise" in honor of the Duke's victory.
In 1905, two years after arriving in the United States, German immigrant Richard Hellmann opened up a delicatessen in New York City. His delectable recipe for mayonnaise was featured in salads and sold in the deli, and the condiment quickly became so popular that Hellmann began selling it in "wooden boats" that were used for weighing butter.
Originally, two versions of the recipe were sold, and to distinguish between them, Hellmann put a blue ribbon around one. The "ribbon" version was in such high demand that in 1912, Hellmann designed what is today the iconic "Blue Ribbon" label, to be placed on larger glass jars. In 1913, Hellmann's received its first trademark for the Blue Ribbon.
At the same time that Hellmann's® Mayonnaise was flourishing in the East, Best Foods, Inc., introduced mayonnaise to Californian consumers. As Hellmann's® expanded on the east coast, Best Foods® proved to be a smashing success in the West. It was nearly inevitable that in 1932 Richard Hellmann Inc. was acquired by Best Foods, Inc. To this day, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise is sold east of the Rockies and Best Foods® Mayonnaise is sold west.
Best Foods® has always recognized consumers' demand for new and delicious products, and their desire to eat real foods. Here is a quick timeline of product introductions.
- 1920's – Hellmann's® introduced Tartar Sauce and Sandwich Spread.
- 1980's – Light and Canola Cholesterol Free Mayonnaise were introduced.
- 1985 – Low Fat Mayonnaise Dressing is introduced.
- 1992 – Best Foods® adds mustard with the introduction of Dijonnaise™ Creamy Mustard Blend.
- 2002 – New mayonnaise with an ethnic twist introduced: Mayonesa Con Jugo de Limón (Mayonnaise with Lime Juice), a flavor very popular among Hispanics. The lime juice adds a unique flavor to the classic, beloved mayonnaise.
- 2008 – Mayonaisse Dressing with Olive Oil is introduced. It combines the creamy, rich taste of Best Foods® with the delicious goodness of olive oil.
- 2010 – Best Foods® is the 1st consumer product of its stature and volume in the packaged foods industry to use 100% cage-free eggs, as certified by the American Humane Association(AHA) in its Light Mayonnaise.
- 2011 – Best Foods® adds AHA-certified cage-free eggs to two of its signature recipes: Canola Cholesterol Free Mayonnaise and Best Foods® Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil.
- 2011 – Launched first limited-edition flavor: Mediterranean Garlic.
- 2012 – Best Foods® is committed to using cage-free eggs in its entire product line.Once the entire line is changed to certified cage-free eggs, it will impact approximately 1.8 million egg-laying hens.
- 2012 – Two more limited-edition flavors are released: Spicy Buffalo and Southwestern Ranch.


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Gedeckter Apfelkuchen – Mountain High Apple Cake
My dear Swiss mother was a marvelous cook. Gravenstein apple trees in her garden gave us bushels of apples each fall and we always had fun cooking up delectable pastries.
I hope to plant some apple trees on our mountain property by the port-a-hut. With bears and an elevation of 9,000 feet, this will be challenging. Our local nursery carries Haralson trees, an apple variety developed in 1920 by the University of Minnesota to flourish in their long cold winters and hot dry summers. Rated for zone 3, which goes to 40 degrees below, they may grow well on our plot.
Apples require cross pollination, so we'd have to buy at least two trees. At $75 each it gets a bit pricey. They're on sale at the moment, and what girl can resist picking up a few items at bargain prices? 20% off barely shaves enough to convince Lou it's a deal. Perhaps an Apfelkuchen with a little whipped cream will give him enough calories to dig out his wallet. I'll make one of my childhood favorites.
Gedeckter Apfelkuchen, covered apple cake
2.5 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 teaspoons milk
Apple filling
4 apples
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
You can whip this out in a jiffy with the right tools. Here are a few that I find indispensable:
Set of 2 – Easy Pie Crust Maker Bag, 11″ and 14″
Kaiser Bakeware Basic Tinplate Nested Springform Pans, Set of 3
Victorio VKP1011 Apple and Potato Peeler, Clamp Base
Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor, White
9 Responses to "Gedeckter Apfelkuchen – Mountain High Apple Cake"
Scott Nelson
September 13th, 2012 11:43 am
That looks delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe. And just make sure Lou keeps his chain saw away from the apple trees.
Lisa Dawson
September 13th, 2012 12:16 pm
Good point, Scott! Lou may be more of a threat than the bears.
September 14th, 2012 9:08 am
Which nursery carries the hardy apple trees? I need a few too.
Lisa Dawson
September 14th, 2012 9:33 am
Hi George,
According to my research, zone 3 rated plants will survive Marble, and apple trees need cross pollination from a different variety
Eagle Crest Nursery in El Jebel carries Honeycrisp, Sweet Sixteen and Haralred, all zoned 3. Honeycrisp and Sweet Sixteen would be my picks.
Eagle Crest also has plum trees rated for zone 3, and you need to plant two different varieties for cross pollination. Pipestone Plum and Toka are rated zone 3. Plums sure make yummy tortes! 🙂
A sale starts at Eagle Crest today. I believe trees are buy one, get one free. Container plants are 40% off.
Planted Earth, Carbondale, carries Haralson apple trees rated for zone 3. I don't know if they have any other varieties rated for zone 3. Their trees are 20% off.
The smaller, 5 gallon trees are priced at about $65 each before sale discounts.
Planted Earth also has raspberries that are rated for zone 3. Boyne is one variety, and I believe they have others that would survive zone 3 too.
A couple of folks at Planted Earth live in Marble and they gave me helpful advice about what would work.
Hope that helps!
Lisa -
September 14th, 2012 2:46 pm
Swiss mothers are the best 🙂 I'd go with one honeycrisp for sure, my favorite apple and rated for zone 3.
Glenn Sliva
September 14th, 2012 3:54 pm
Your above Marble I believe. The trees will make it for awhile until we have a bout of 22 below for a few days then ouch.
On your Mountain High Apple Cake, a little brown sugar with dollops of butter will cause the crust to brown nicely. Lveryl Daily tip.
Cathy sent me here soon after we were married and she also said iron your own shirts. grrrrrrrrrrrr! and as Lou would say Grin.
Joel Bernier
September 15th, 2012 7:29 pm
September 17th, 2012 5:12 pm
Zone 3 trees are rated for -30F. If temps go to 22 below, will the trees die or just the crop lost? -
December 16th, 2012 11:27 am
The green apple does not look like a gravensteiner!
😀Regards from switzerland!
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Battery Life
This low power consumption should allow the ACER Aspire V5-571G to excel in terms of battery life. Unfortunately, this is hardly the case as Acer has been rather miserly by equipping the notebook with a small 37-Wh battery which negates the potential for longer battery runtime.
In the Battery Eater Reader's Test, the notebook only managed 5 hours 34 minutes using the Power Saver profile, minimum display brightness, and disabled wireless modules. With the Wi-Fi module enabled and the display brightness set to 150 cd/m2, we achieved a runtime of 3 hours 15 minutes. By comparison, the Asus U56E with its high-capacity A42-U46 74-Wh battery managed over 7 hours in the same scenario.
To determine minimum battery life, we used the Battery Eater Classic Test. Using the High Performance profile, wireless modules enabled, and maximum display brightness, the battery was drained after 92 minutes. A full recharge took approximately 3 hours.
One of the primary factors behind the generally-high price points of current ultrabooks is the use of expensive, high-grade construction materials for the case. To circumvent this premium, Acer instead uses a simple but nonetheless appealing plastic case for the ACER Aspire V5-571G. The black, matte finish found on all surfaces further increases the utility of the case by reducing the visibility of fingerprints even if it falls short of doing the same for dust.
Compared to other 15-inch devices, it weighs only 2.3 kilograms (5.1 pounds) as opposed to the 2.5 to 2.8 kilograms (5.5 to 6.2 pounds) that is typical for this class. Moreover, the 23-millimeter (0.91-inch) thickness stands out at first glance. Despite its considerable footprint, the notebook appears easily manageable and portable due to this slim build. Had the 2-centimeter (0.79-inch) display bezel been a bit narrower, an even more compact exterior could have been possible.
While many ultra-slim notebooks suffer from stability issues, some seem to do worse than others. In our testing, we observed that the case of our ACER Aspire V5-571G depressed slightly in the areas around the optical drive and below the keyboard under strong pressure. Nonetheless, the base unit appeared relatively robust. However, flaws in workmanship gave reason for criticism. Our test sample showed a large gap between two plastic parts at the front and required us to properly set the two pieces together. While this could be an isolated incident, we also observed shortcomings in other areas such as the generally uneven material transitions.
Despite its rather stiff hinges, the display lid can be opened with one hand albeit with a tendency to rock back and forth momentarily after doing so. Even without expensive magnesium or carbon fiber reinforcement, the display lid proved to be quite solid with only marginal twisting. Overall, we consider the build quality to be acceptable but otherwise uninspiring given the price.
At this point in 2012, the faster USB 3.0 specification has become a standard feature even on cheaper notebooks. As such, it is only natural that the Aspire V5-571G also offers such a port. It is accompanied by an additional two USB 2.0 ports and should be sufficient for most users.
Next to the HDMI port is an elongated, proprietary socket which provides Gigabit Ethernet and VGA output via an included adapter. While we would have appreciated DisplayPort and Thunderbolt interfaces, the latter is found almost exclusively on Apple MacBooks and the Aspire V5-571G has neither.
Apart from the 2-in-1 card reader on the front, all other interfaces are located on the left side. This leads to two possible restrictions. Firstly, left-handed users will likely have a difficult time keeping cables and connected devices out of the work area. Secondly, the spacing around the individual ports is rather tight and will create problems with wider USB connectors. Acer could have avoided these problems by placing some of the ports on the rear instead
Input Devices
For the Aspire V5-571G, Acer used almost the entire width of the notebook for a full-sized chiclet keyboard complete with number pad. The 15 x 15 millimeter (0.59 x 0.59 inch) keys are made from a black plastic that does not seem to be of a particularly high quality. On the other hand, we had no complaints regarding the stability and workmanship of the keyboard. All keys are cleanly fitted and firmly attached. The placement of the "<>|" and the "#" next to each other on the German keyboard layout is slightly odd but the layout otherwise conforms to the standard layout.
Acer appears to have responded to previous criticism of their notebook's input devices and the Aspire V5-571G definitely surprised us with a pleasantly comfortable typing experience. While the tactile feedback was a bit on the soft side, it proved to be precise and uniform across the entire keyboard. The keys have a very low travel and emit only minimal noise even when our fingers were hammering away at the keyboard. This trait qualifies the notebook for use in quieter working environments. Our only suggestion for improving the keyboard would be to use slightly more concave keys, allowing fingers to hit key-centers more intuitively and improve typing feedback. (SAMSUNG AA-PBAN8AB batteries)
The Aspire V5-571G uses a Synaptics touchpad located on the left half of the wrist rest. The touch surface has dimensions of 10.5 x 7.8 centimeters (4.1 x 3.1 inches) and supports modern multi-touch features such as pinch-to-zoom. The touchpad also includes palm detection, a feature dubbed "smart sense", which is designed to prevent unintended input. The smooth touchpad achieved high scores in terms of precision and ease of movement, provided the user's hands are dry.
The Aspire line follows the current trend of integrating the mouse buttons into the touchpad itself. While clicks are meant to be detected only on the lower edge, the firm buttons can be activated on almost the entire surface if sufficient force is applied. We are not entirely happy with this particular solution and would have preferred a classic-style touchpad with dedicated buttons.
Features & Specifications
This very slim notebook is powered by the Intel Core i5-2467M processor clocking at 1.6GHz, and is paired with 4GB of RAM. This has Intel's HM77 chipset (Panther Point), and yes, supports USB 3.0 natively. On the power front, this is pretty much an ultrabook-ish spec. The power package doesn't end there. The Femi family Nvidia GeForce GT 620M with 1GB dedicated video memory is hiding in there somewhere, and more than separates it from the conventional ultrabooks. The GT 620M is paired with the Intel HD 3000 graphics in switchable mode.
Quite clearly, the idea was to keep this as slim as possible, offer basic computing without even remotely sacrificing performance but not forget the casual gaming demographic as well.
As with the Aspire V3 launched at the same time, the V5 also gets a 500GB hard drive. This is a conventional HDD, and not an SSD as the form factor would probably betray. We would prefer a smaller capacity SSD any given day, considering the performance boost it offers. However, the masses still would prefer 500GB on an HDD over lets say 128GB on an SSD, and Acer is rightly appealing to the wider demographic. (ACER AL12A32 batteries)
Most users also seem to prefer a bigger 15.6-inch display to a 13-inch one these days, probably because the machine then doubles up as a multimedia consumption device as well. Same is the case with the Aspire V5, with a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. We quite like the brightness levels on this one. For most usage scenarios, you will ideally turn down the brightness quite considerably before it reaches the comfort zone. Crispness of the display, again something we really appreciated in the Aspire V3, is carried through here as well. Black levels aren't very good, and that is probably the only niggle. But then again, this will only be a niggle for those movie buffs who are a bit finicky.
USB 3.0 comes natively to the new 7- series chipsets, and among the three USB ports on the device, one of them is the USB 3.0 one. Despite being very slim, this one
The Aspire V3 comes with Dolby application preloaded, but we really didn't find any difference in the audio quality, with the same content playing back! This is the same thing that we noticed with the Aspire V5 as well, but we can't blame the Dolby system for not doing its job, but it is probably the small laptop speakers that cant really punch out the difference.
A whole bunch of preloaded apps on the ACER V3 – backup manager, games, webcam software and user guide, plus some third party utilities which include Cyberlink's MediaEspresso and MyWin Locker. We prefer laptops with a clean Windows out of the box, and even for testing we remove all software or just re-install a clean copy of Windows.
Speaking of which, the ACER Aspire V3 comes with Windows 7 Home Basic (64-bit) preloaded. That is a bit of a surprise, and we expected the Premium version to be the basic one, of not the Ultimate. We understand that the Aspire V5 and even the Aspire V3 are on a budget drive, but limiting the most critical thing (at least for user experience and functionality) is not the correct way to go about it.
The Acer Aspire V5-571G allows the manufacturer to fill a gap in the market. The unique combination of 15-inch form factor, ULV-hardware, the notebook an interesting alternative to similar models such as the Asus U56E.
The use of both the Core i5-3317U and GeForce GT 620M provides a sound basis for decent power and moderate power consumption. Most current 3D games ran smoothly even though the Aspire V5-571G lacks the overhead of a more powerful gaming notebook. The sleek ultra-slim design also houses other integrated assets such as Bluetooth 4.0.
While the fact that the case is made from plastic rather than metal is not of significant concern to us, the flaws in workmanship found in our test sample certainly do. The highly reflective, low-brightness display and the relatively tiny battery remain our primary criticisms.
As a result of the above, the notebook seems unsuitable for mobile use. This certainly raises a question as to whom the Aspire V5-571G is targeted. Those working from home or office are likely better off with the Aspire V3 Series. While it may be somewhat heavier and bulkier, it offers a better overall package for the same price.
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Beef and dairy operators can help ensure proper employee guidance
Dairy and beef cattle operations looking for help training employees can benefit from the newest service offered by PeopleFirst Human Capital Solutions from Zoetis. The Learning Management Portal is available online to give producers the tools and curriculum they need to properly train and manage employees, ensuring a safe, more effective and productive business long term.
New employees who join an operation need proper training and education for a smooth transition into the workplace - also known as onboarding. And veteran employees need refreshers on animal handling and other operating procedures. While finding time in a busy work day to train employees is difficult, it is essential to improve business performance and reduce operational risk. Without training, the business can suffer.
"Onboarding new employees is one of the most vital components of any operation," said Nicolas Buttars, PeopleFirst business solutions manager for Zoetis. "Proper onboarding programs can help reduce an operation's risk by helping all employees better understand and comply with company, community and regulatory standards for animal safety, care and wellness. It also drives employee perceptions and employee engagement. Good onboarding makes employees more likely to stay, to be engaged and be more productive for you and your business."
Onboarding programs that increase employee engagement can boost performance by 20% and reduce the probability of departure by 87%, according to the Human Resources Corporate Leadership Council. When an employee leaves, businesses can expect to pay up to 150% of the employee's salary to cover the cost of finding and training a replacement. For business owners, there is a clear financial incentive to ensure proper onboarding.
With assistance from online training, employers have the convenience to implement proper guidance without disrupting work efficiency. The PeopleFirst Learning Management Portal assures producers in animal agriculture that their employees are gaining necessary insight on industry and operational practices and regulatory standards from day one. The interactive portal and curriculum allow employees to train online when their schedules allow. The portal features bilingual learning modules and opportunities for continuous education on subjects such as cattle anatomy, feeding and employee safety.
"It is a big benefit to have employees with knowledge of the industry they are working in," Buttars said. "Through interactive training modules and specialized subjects, they are receiving the best information possible about the industry and individual operation."
The online curriculum also allows employers to track employee learning progress to guarantee efficiency and accountability while reducing training costs. It frees up the time of supervisors and minimizes the operation's risk. By tracking progress, employers can see when courses are completed and hold employees accountable for improving animal care and compliance.
"There is little time for error in animal agriculture operations," Buttars said. "The Learning Management Portal creates flexibility for employers and employees with a cost-effective way to properly train employees. Proper training means increased engagement and productivity from employees, and reduced risk for the employer."
To learn more about the benefits of integrating the Learning Management Portal into your training program, watch this video. For information on how PeopleFirst consultants can assist your operation or to sign up for the portal, contact your Zoetis representative or visit growpeoplefirst.com.
About Zoetis
Zoetis (z?-EH-tis) is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on a 60-year history as the animal health business of Pfizer, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and markets veterinary vaccines and medicines, complemented by diagnostic products and genetic tests and supported by a range of services. In 2012, the company generated annual revenues of $4.3 billion. With approximately 9,300 employees worldwide at the beginning of 2013, Zoetis has a local presence in approximately 70 countries, including 29 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries. Its products serve veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in 120 countries. For more information on the company, visit www.zoetisUS.com.
Zoetis is the proud sponsor with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibitions and the American Veterinary Medical Association of the mobile educational exhibit Animal Connections: Our Journey Together. Families visiting the exhibit will explore the vast bonds between people and animals and learn about the important role veterinarians play in protecting animal and human health. For more information, visit http://www.zoetis.com/animal-connections-tour/.


text: Lately I've been inspired by a lot of artists that use a lot of different textures in their work. I got a book about insect physiology from the Book Thing in Baltimore, and I've been using it to get ideas for various biological forms and patterns. The first one here was from an electron microscope photograph of a corn moth's antennae. The second one was just a freeform thing that was playing with.


text: On Wednesday, July 9, Steven Spielberg-produced Extant [1] premieres on CBS! Halle Berry [2] plays an astronaut who's just returned from a year-long mission in space — and she is harboring a huge secret. In this episode of The Sync Up [3], we uncover what this female scientist may be hiding (hint: aliens?!).


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The Hope College football team has chosen three captains for the 2014 season �defensive back Kirby Crook, offensive lineman Joe Droppers and linebacker Cody Lindemulder.
Crook is a senior from Beech Grove, Indiana who finished third in tackles for Hope last season with 65.
Droppers is a senior from Kalamazoo who is a two-time, All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association First Team Lineman.
Lindemulder is a senior from Mulliken who earned All-MIAA First Team honors in 2013 and finished second on the team with 75 tackles.
Hope coach Dean Kreps said his team has chosen three outstanding individuals to lead the Flying Dutchmen in the 2014 season.
"Our program strives to develop great students, great athletes and great people. In Cody Lindemulder, Joe Droppers and Kirby Crook, our team has selected three great young men (who) exemplify those qualities," Kreps said. "I could not be happier with their choices. All three of these guys know that they cannot lead us alone. They know we have other outstanding leaders on our team in all classes and they will do their part in conjunction with the others to make our 2014 season successful."
Hope kicks off the 2014 season on Saturday, Sept. 6, with a nonleague game at Monmouth (Ill.).
The Flying Dutchmen's home opener is Saturday, Sept. 13, against Augustana (Ill.), with the annual Community Day game.
Hope football chooses 2014 captains
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When a vhost deactivates due traffic limit, ispconfig does not validate the new traffic and disables the site again. Thanks.
Yes. Otherwise I would have not answered you. Funny question though Enter the limit into traffic limit field and press save. This can of course only be set by a authorized person e.g. the admin if the limit was set by the admin. And if this limit is larger then the used traffic, the site will get enabled automatically on the nightly trfic check run. If you are logged in as admin you can also enable the site immeadiatel by checking the activate checkbox. By the way, which ISPConfig release do you use. It looks to me as if you dont run the current release as there was a bug in traffic limit in 3.0.1 or 3.0.2 or so, but there is no bug in the current release.
When i speak with you is allways the last version, and is obvios that i use the admin account, and is obvius that i try those options. I will write again (Changing Limit (to more of couse)) the site gets disable anyway and "limit warning" dont disapears . MB (Traffic quota exceeded)


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I really thought WBS was about to go off the rails in the first 10 minutes of tonight's game.
First, they were coming off a poor performance in Philly the night before.
Second, less than three minutes in, Louis Robitaille, of all people, pressured Brad Thiessen into a turnover behind the net that turned into a goal for Patrick Davis.
Finally, Thiessen had to leave the game about five minutes later because he tweaked something in his leg trying to scramble back to the net to stop the Davis shot.
But they didn't go off the rails at all. In fact, they rallied for a dominant 6-2 win over Albany.
Coach John Hynes said Thiessen was kept out of the rest of the game for precautionary reasons. He won't dress tomorrow against Charlotte, but the injury is not believed to be serious.
John Curry stopped 19-of-20 the rest of the way. He's stopped 70-of-72 against Albany this season.
I thought the momentum shifted with about five minutes left in the first period. First, the Schnell-Sill-Walker line had a shift where they worked the puck down low for about a minute. Then the Collins-Lerg-Veilleux line did the same, sprinkling in a bunch of scoring chances.
The Penguins rolled from there.
Brett Sterling, who scored twice, tied it 1-1 in the final minute of the first period.
The Penguins pulled away with three unanswered goals in the second.
Geoff Walker scored on a slap shot, his fourth goal in six games to make it, 2-1. Keven Veilleux potted the rebound of his own wraparound attempt while getting punched in the head to make it 3-1. Ryan Craig threaded a pass through the crease to Nick Johnson for a slam dunk on the power play to make it 4-1.
Sterling and Corey Potter tacked on third-period goals and that's your ballgame.
Andrew Hutchinson was scratched because Hynes said he didn't want him playing three games in three nights so soon after missing seven weeks with a knee injury. Steve Wagner was back after sitting out last night's game with a minor injury.
Great crowd too — 8,192, the biggest of the season at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Charlotte Checkers make their first-ever visit to the arena at 3:05 tomorrow. If the blog update is delayed by a few hours after the game, I think you can guess why.
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U.S. Rep. Jon Runyan, a former Eagles offensive tackle, was the star attraction at Sunday's 28th annual Republican City Committee Billy Meehan Clambake at Cannstatter's. Runyan, a freshman who represents a South Jersey district, told the crowd that nobody 55 or older would be affected by the Medicare reform plan proposed by Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, the vice presidential running mate for Mitt Romney.
The United States is approaching a fiscal cliff, Runyan said, adding that the country needs a leader like Romney who will make hard choices for the benefit of future generations. He credited New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie with being the same kind of leader.
"It's not about us. It's about the future of the little ones," said Runyan, who also played for the San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans and the old Houston Oilers.
Tom Smith, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and an Armstrong County resident, spoke about how he started a coal mining business and declared that he is not a career politician.
"I am a citizen candidate," said Smith, who faces Democratic Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and Libertarian Rayburn Smith.
David Freed, the Republican candidate for state attorney general, is seeking to follow in the footsteps of his father-in-law, LeRoy Zimmerman, who was Pennsylvania's first elected attorney general. Zimmerman served from 1981-89.
Freed, district attorney of Cumberland County and vice president of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, said his executive experience sets him apart from Democrat Kathleen Kane and Libertarian Marakay Rogers.
"I've tried all the cases, from the lowest shoplifting up to capital murder," he said.
Others in attendance included state Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) and candidates John Featherman (1st Congressional District), Joe Rooney (13th Congressional District), Mike Tomlinson (5th Senatorial District), Dave Kralle (169th Legislative District) and Al Taubenberger (172nd Legislative District).
Entertainment was provided by the Ferko String Band and an Elvis Presley tribute artist.
Democrats and liberal interest groups criticized a judge's ruling upholding the state's voter identification law, while a Republican leader and a local Tea Party group hailed the decision.
Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson issued his ruling on Aug. 15, and critics of the law have appealed the decision to Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
For now, voters will need to show photo identification — such as a driver's license — at their polling places.
Anyone unable to provide a birth certificate or other documentation for a non-driver's license can obtain a voter identification card from a PennDOT driver's license center. They must give their date of birth and Social Security number, along with two proofs of residence, such as utility bills.
Local driver's license centers are at 919-B Levick St. in Oxford Circle, 6420 Frankford Ave. in Mayfair and 11685 Bustleton Ave. in Somerton.
The ACLU is among the groups challenging the law, arguing that it will disenfranchise minorities, the poor, the disabled and senior citizens.
Jerome Mondesire, president of the Pennsylvania State Conference of the NAACP, said supporters of the law are "suppressing the vote."
Jennifer Austin, the Pennsylvania press secretary for Obama for America, said the president's campaign has included information on the provisions of the new law in volunteer trainings, information resources, online and in voter registration and education activities.
U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-13th dist.) called the court ruling "un-American."
Supporters of the law have a much different opinion.
Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, an Allegheny County Republican, said the law will be a tool to detect incidents of double voting and voting by non-citizens and those voting under a fictitious registration.
Teri Adams, president of the Independence Hall Tea Party Association, called Simpson's 70-page decision "well reasoned," agreeing that the plaintiffs had not established that disenfranchisement was inevitable.
William Dunbar, the Democratic candidate in the 177th Legislative District, is continuing to press Republican Rep. John Taylor to debate him three times between Sept. 10 and Oct. 26.
Dunbar asked for the face-offs in a letter and when he saw Taylor during the 24th Police District's National Night Out gathering.
"I am very surprised by Representative Taylor's silence," he said.
The Taylor camp said it is busy meeting voters and is considering Dunbar's request.
Kathleen Kane, the Democratic candidate in the race for state attorney general, is urging the NCAA and Penn State University to ensure that Children's Advocacy Centers are the priority for funding from the $60 million endowment created by a consent decree to assist victims of child abuse.
Kane's call comes after the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association sent a letter to the NCAA and Penn State making that request.
The centers provide services dealing with child abuse prevention, investigation and healing for victims and their families.
"What we've all learned from the Jerry Sandusky tragedy is that we must do a better job in this commonwealth of protecting our most vulnerable citizens — our children," Kane said. "Children, their families and prosecutors in every county in Pennsylvania deserve access to CACs, and I am proud to stand alongside district attorneys throughout our commonwealth in urging Penn State and the NCAA to prioritize their funding."
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The Hellion/Electric Eye rules.
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This afternoon, Search Engine Strategies announced that five new members are joining the SES Advisory Board. The new advisory board members are: Matthew Bailey, President, SiteLogic; Bryan Eisenberg, Co-Founder, Future Now, Inc.; Andrew Goodman, Principal, Page Zero Media; Mike Grehan, Global KDM Officer, Acronym Media; and John Marshall, CTO, Market Motive.
The five new members join eight current members, who will continue to serve on the SES advisory board, which is chaired by Kevin Ryan, CMO, WebVisible, Inc:
• Ron Belanger, Vice President of Agency Development, Yahoo Search Marketing;
• Jeff Ferguson, Director of Online Marketing, Napster;
• Chris Henger, Vice President, Affiliate Marketing, Performics;
• Anne Kennedy, Managing Partner, Beyond Ink;
• Jeff Levick, Director, Global Industry Development and Marketing, Google;
• Pauline Ores, Senior Marketing Manager, Community and Collaboration Strategy, Global Small & Midmarket Business, IBM;
• Erynn Petersen, Senior Manager, Advertising Platform Evangelism, Microsoft; and
• Randy Peterson, Search Marketing Innovation Manager, Proctor and Gamble.
In a press release, Matt McGowan, the Vice President and Publisher for Incisive Media's Interactive Marketing Group, which includes Search Engine Strategies, Search Engine Watch and ClickZ, said, "Over a year ago we created an advisory board consisting of individuals from the industry and beyond to help our programming and operations teams guide the direction of future conferences. The board has made significant contributions to the success of SES. We want to thank seven of the original advisory board members, who are now rotating out of the lineup, as well as welcome five new members who are joining the board members as we chart our way in this rapidly changing industry."
The members of the originaly advisory board who are rotating out include:
• Sandeep Aggarwal, Senior Equity Research Analyst, Oppenheimer & Co.;
• Jocelyn Griffing, Senior Vice President, Online Media, Icon International;
• Steven Kaufman, Senior Vice President, Media Director, Digitas;
• Carol Kruse, Vice President, Global Interactive Marketing, The Coca-Cola Co.;
• James M. Lamberti, former Senior Vice President, Search and Media, comScore Networks;
• Jeannie Moran, eCommerce Marketing Director, AutoNation; and
• Gregg Stewart, Senior Vice President, Interactive, TMP Directional Marketing.
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Rain (Beatles song)
"Rain" | |||||||||||||||||
US picture sleeve
Single by The Beatles | |||||||||||||||||
A-side | "Paperback Writer" | ||||||||||||||||
Released | 30 May 1966 (US) 10 June 1966 (UK) |
Format | 7" | ||||||||||||||||
Recorded | 14 and 16 April 1966 EMI Studios, London |
Genre | Psychedelic rock | ||||||||||||||||
Length | 2:59 | ||||||||||||||||
Label | |||||||||||||||||
Writer(s) | Lennon–McCartney | ||||||||||||||||
Producer(s) | George Martin | ||||||||||||||||
The Beatles UK singles chronology | |||||||||||||||||
"Rain" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles first released in May 1966 as the B-side of the "Paperback Writer" single. Both songs were recorded during the sessions for the album Revolver although neither appears on that album.
Written by John Lennon although credited to Lennon–McCartney, "Rain" has been called the Beatles' finest B-side, noted for its slowed-down rhythm track and backwards vocals, both of which were a hint of things to come on Revolver, released two months later.[1][2][3] Music critic Jim DeRogatis describes it as "the Beatles' first great psychedelic rock song".[4] The single's release marked the first time that reversed sounds had appeared in a pop song, although the Beatles used the same technique on the Revolver track "Tomorrow Never Knows", released in August 1966.[5]
Three promotional films were made for the song "Rain".[6] These videos, along with other Beatles videos at the time, sparked George Harrison to say during the Beatles Anthology, "So I suppose, in a way, we invented MTV."[7]
Music and lyrics[edit]
The inspiration for "Rain" is agreed on by Neil Aspinall, the Beatles' roadie, and John Lennon. They both described the band's arrival in Sydney, Australia, marked by rain and poor weather.[8] Lennon said, "I've never seen rain as hard as that, except in Tahiti", and later explained that "Rain" was "about people moaning about the weather all the time".[9] Another interpretation is that the song's "rain" and "sun" are phenomena experienced during a benign LSD trip.[10]
While technologically elaborate, "Rain" has a simple musical structure. Set in the key of G major (the final mix pitches it about a quarter of a semitone below this, while the backing track was taped in G sharp), it begins with what Alan W. Pollack calls, "a ra-ta-tat half-measure's fanfare of solo snare drums", followed by a guitar intro of the first chord. The verses are nine measures long, and the song is in 4/4 time. Each verse is based on the G, C, and D chords (I, IV, and V). The refrain contains only I and IV chords, and is twelve measures long (the repetition of a six-measure pattern). The first two measures are the G chord. The third and fourth measures are the C chord. The third measure has the C chord in the so-called 6/4 (second) inversion. The fifth and sixth measures return to the G chord. Pollack says the refrain seems slower than the verse, though it is at the same tempo, an illusion achieved by "the change of beat for the first four measures from its erstwhile bounce to something more plodding and regular". After four verses and two refrains, a short solo for guitar and drums is played, with complete silence for one beat. What is heard next is what Pollack calls "historically significant" reverse lyrics.[11] The Beatles pioneered the fade-out fade-in coda[additional citation needed] that was later used on "Strawberry Fields Forever" which can also be heard on Led Zeppelin's "Thank You".[12]
Allan Kozinn describes the unusual bass line in "Rain":
McCartney's bass, placed in front of the mix, is an ingenious counterpoint that takes him all over the fretboard.... At the chorus, for example, while Lennon and McCartney harmonize in fourths on a melody with a slightly Middle Eastern tinge, McCartney first points up the song's droning character by hammering on a high G (approached with a quick slide from the F natural just below it), playing it steadily on the beat for twenty successive beats. The next time the chorus comes around, though, he plays something entirely different, a slightly syncopated descending three-note pattern that almost seems to evoke the falling rain.[13]
Recording began on 14 April 1966, in the same session as "Paperback Writer", and concluded on 16 April, with a series of overdubs before mixing on the same day.[2][14] At that time, The Beatles were enthusiastic about experimenting in the studio to achieve new sounds and effects.[15] These experiments were showcased in their seventh album, Revolver. Geoff Emerick, who was the engineer for both sessions, described one technique he used to alter the sonic texture of the track by recording the backing track "faster than normal." When played back, slightly slower than the usual speed, "the music had a radically different tonal quality.[16] The opposite technique was used to alter the tone of Lennon's lead vocal: it was recorded with the tape machine slowed down, making Lennon's voice sound higher when played back.[17]
The last verse of "Rain" includes backwards vocals, the first use of this technique on a record.[18] (the hit novelty song "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! ", where side B is side A played backwards, was released later that year of 1966). The backwards vocals are Lennon singing the lyrics of the song: "When the sun shines," "Rain," and "If the rain comes, they run and hide their heads."[19] Both Lennon and producer George Martin have claimed credit for the idea; Lennon said:
" | After we'd done the session on that particular song—it ended at about four or five in the morning—I went home with a tape to see what else you could do with it. And I was sort of very stoned and tired, you know, not knowing what I was doing, and I just happened to put it on my own tape recorder and it came out backwards. And I liked it better. So that's how it happened.[20][21] | " |
Emerick confirms Lennon's creative accident, but Martin remembers it differently:
" | I was always playing around with tapes and I thought it might be fun to do something extra with John's voice. So I lifted a bit of his main vocal off the four-track, put it on another spool, turned it around and then slid it back and forth until it fitted. John was out at the time but when he came back he was amazed.[2][16] | " |
Later, in 1980, John claimed:
" | I got home from the studio and I was stoned out of my mind on marijuana and, as I usually do, I listened to what I'd recorded that day. Somehow I got it on backwards and I sat there, transfixed, with the earphones on, with a big hash joint. I ran in the next day and said, 'I know what to do with it, I know... Listen to this!' So I made them all play it backwards. The fade is me actually singing backwards with the guitars going backwards. [Singing backwards] Sharethsmnowthsmeaness... [Laughter] That one was the gift of God, of Jah, actually, the god of marijuana, right? So Jah gave me that one.[22] | " |
Regardless of who is credited for the technique, "from that point on," Emerick wrote, "almost every overdub we did on Revolver had to be tried backwards as well as forwards."[23]
The "Paperback Writer"/"Rain" single was the first release to use a new device invented by the maintenance department at Abbey Road called "ATOC" for "Automatic Transient Overload Control". The new device allowed the record to be cut at a louder volume, louder than any other single up to that time.[16] On the final mix of the single, Lennon played a 1965 Gretsch Nashville, Paul McCartney a 1964 Rickenbacker 4001S bass, Harrison a 1964 Gibson SG, and Ringo Starr used Ludwig drums.[3][14] Both McCartney and Starr have been praised for their performances on their instruments in this song. Starr particularly liked his drumming effort.
- John Lennon – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
- Paul McCartney – backing vocals, bass
- George Harrison – backing vocals, lead guitar
- Ringo Starr – drums, tambourine
- Personnel per Ian MacDonald[3]
First released as a B-side to "Paperback Writer" in the United States (Capitol 5651) on 30 May 1966 and in the UK on 10 June 1966 (Parlophone R5452), the single was later released part of a Record Store Day reissue in 2010.[24] It later appeared on the compilations Hey Jude in the US and Rarities in the UK. It also appeared on the Past Masters CD (Parlophone CDP 7 90044 2).[14]
Promotional films[edit]
The Beatles created three promotional films for "Rain"[6] which are considered among the early precursors of music videos.[25] The films were directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg who worked with them earlier on the pop 1960 television programme Ready Steady Go![26] One features the Beatles walking and singing in a garden and a greenhouse (filmed 20 May 1966 at Chiswick House in London).[6][27] The other two feature the band performing on a sound stage (filmed 19 May 1966, one in colour for Ed Sullivan and the other in black and white for the UK).[6][28] McCartney was injured in a moped accident on 26 December 1965, six months prior to the filming of "Rain" and closeups in the film reveal a scarred lip and a chipped tooth.[26][28] McCartney's appearance in the film played a role in the "Paul is dead" rumours from 1969.[14]
The Beatles' Anthology documentary video includes a re-edit of two of these three clips, full of rhythmic fast cuts and several shots that went unused in the original videos.[29] This creates an impression that the videos were more technically complex, fast-paced, and innovative than was the case. For example, the backwards film effects shown here are 1990s creations. Such effects were actually first deployed in the "Strawberry Fields Forever" promotional film of January 1967.[30]
The song's highest chart position in the US was number 23 (11 June 1966). The "Paperback Writer" single reached number one in the UK (for two weeks starting on 23 June 1966).[14] "Rain" is one of the Beatles' most critically acclaimed songs, appearing on best-of lists, including Rolling Stone magazine's The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (#463).[31] AcclaimedMusic.net, ranks "Rain" at #1066 on the Top 3000 Songs, the 31st highest-rated Beatle song on the site.[32][33] The song was ranked as the 382nd best song of all time by Q104.3[34]
Notable in "Rain" is Ringo Starr's drumming, which Starr rates as his best recorded performance.[35] Critics agreed: both Ian MacDonald and Rolling Stone said his drumming was "superb" and Richie Unterberger of AllMusic praised his "creative drum breaks".[36][37][38] In 1984, Starr assessed his performance stating, "I think it's the best out of all the records I've ever made. 'Rain' blows me away...I know me and I know my playing...and then there's 'Rain'".[39]
Covers, samples, and media references[edit]
"Rain" cover versions include Petula Clark, Ibex, Bongwater, Humble Pie, The Jam, The Clash, Shonen Knife, The Punkles, Galaxie 500, Hard Meat, Polyrock, Gregg Allman, Antietam and Wang Chung. The Grateful Dead performed the song throughout the 1990s, often as an encore. U2 has played the song in whole or in part throughout many of their tours, usually during outdoor concerts when it has started to rain.[40] Pearl Jam improvised the song into their song "Jeremy" during their 1992 Pinkpop Festival show and played it in full at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2012.[41] Kula Shaker covered the song live at Reading Festival in 1996 as did Fairport Convention, featuring Dan Ar Braz, at the Cropredy Festival in 1997. Todd Rundgren has also covered the song,[14] as has the late Dan Fogelberg, who reprised it as part of his own cover of "Rhythm of the Rain".
The Beatles tribute act Rain derives its name from the song.[42]
- ^ Sheff 2000, p. 197.
- ^ a b c Lewisohn 1988, p. 74.
- ^ a b c MacDonald 2005, p. 196.
- ^ DeRogatis 2003, p. 43.
- ^ Reising & LeBlanc 2009, pp. 94, 95.
- ^ a b c d Neaverson 2009.
- ^ The Beatles 2000, p. 214.
- ^ The Beatles 2000, p. 140.
- ^ The Beatles 2000, p. 212.
- ^ Revolution in the Head - MacDonald 2005, p. 196-7.
- ^ Pollack 1993.
- ^ page 152 The Foundations of Rock. From "Blue Suede Shoes" to "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". Walter Everett
- ^ Allan Kozinn (1995). The Beatles. London: Phaidon. p. 143.
- ^ a b c d e f Fontenot 2008.
- ^ Lewisohn 1988, p. 70.
- ^ a b c Emerick 2006, p. 117.
- ^ Lewisohn 1988, p. 83.
- ^ Playboy Magazine.
- ^ YouTube: Rain Finale backwards 1995.
- ^ The Beatles Interview Database 2007.
- ^ Gilliland 1969, show 37, track 4.
- ^ http://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/rain/
- ^ "88 – 'Rain'". 100 Greatest Beatles Songs. Rolling Stone.
- ^ Beatles, The – Paperback Writer / Rain (Vinyl) at Discogs
- ^ a b Miles 1998.
- ^ Ritchie 2008.
- ^ a b Anthology DVD 2003, Episode 3, "Rain".
- ^ Unterberger 2006, p. 320.
- ^ Unterberger 2006, p. 322.
- ^ Rolling Stone 2004b.
- ^ Acclaimed Music 2007a.
- ^ Acclaimed Music 2007b.
- ^ http://www.q1043.com/common/top_songs/2012.html?page=2
- ^ Miles 1997, p. 280.
- ^ Unterberger 2007.
- ^ MacDonald 2005, p. 198.
- ^ Rolling Stone 2004a.
- ^ www.beatleswiki.com/wiki/index.php/Rain.
- ^ U2gigs.com 2010.
- ^ http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/pearl-jam/2012/seaclose-park-newport-england-53df1709.html
- ^ Isherwood, Charles. "Another Long and Winding Detour," New York Times (OCT. 26, 2010).
- "The Beatles and the Birth of the Music Video". BBC. 2008. Retrieved 1 March 2008.
- The Beatles (2000). The Beatles Anthology. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. ISBN 0-8118-2684-8.
- The Beatles (2003). The Beatles Anthology (DVD) . Apple Corps Limited.
- DeRogatis, Jim (2003). Turn on Your Mind: Four Decades of Great Psychedelic Rock. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard. ISBN 978-0-634-05548-5.
- Emerick, Geoff; Massey, Howard (2006). Here, There and Everywhere: My Life Recording the Music of the Beatles. New York: Penguin Books. ISBN 1-59240-179-1.
- Fontenot, Robert (2008). "Rain". About.com. Retrieved 5 March 2008.
- Gilliland, John (1969). "The Rubberization of Soul: The great pop music renaissance." (audio). Pop Chronicles. Digital.library.unt.edu.
- Lewisohn, Mark (1988). The Beatles Recording Sessions. New York: Harmony Books. ISBN 0-517-57066-1.
- MacDonald, Ian (2005). Revolution in the Head: The Beatles' Records and the Sixties (Second Revised ed.). London: Pimlico (Rand). ISBN 1-84413-828-3.
- Miles, Barry (1997). Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now. New York: Henry Holt and Company. ISBN 0-8050-5249-6.
- Miles, Barry (1998). The Beatles: A Diary. London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-6315-0.
- Neaverson, Bob (2009). "Beatles Videography". Retrieved 26 April 2009.
- Pollack, Alan W. (12 December 1993). "Notes on "Paperback Writer" and "Rain"". Notes on ... Series.
- "Rain". The Beatles Interview Database. 2007. Retrieved 22 December 2007.
- "Rain". Rolling Stone. 9 December 2004a.
- "Rain". U2gigs.com. 2010.
- Reising, Russell; LeBlanc, Jim (2009). "Magical Mystery Tours, and Other Trips: Yellow submarines, newspaper taxis, and the Beatles' psychedelic years". In Womack, Kenneth (ed.). The Cambridge Companion to the Beatles. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-68976-2.
- Ritchie, Paul (2008). "The Beatles Rain Video". Archived from the original on 6 January 2008. Retrieved 27 February 2008.
- "The RS 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. 9 December 2004b.
- Sheff, David (2000). All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono. New York: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-25464-4.
- "Top 3000 Songs: The Top Songs from 1966". Acclaimed Music. 2007a. Retrieved 22 December 2007.
- "Top Artists: The Beatles". Acclaimed Music. 2007. Retrieved 22 December 2007.
- Unterberger, Richie (2006). The Unreleased Beatles: Music & Film. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 0-87930-892-3.
- "Rain Finale Backwards". YouTube. 1995. Retrieved June 2010. Check date values in:
(help) - Unterberger, Richie (2007). "Review of "Rain"". Allmusic. Retrieved 22 December 2007.


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Woike joined the company in 1997, and served as manager of quality assurance and technical service until his promotion to plant manager. His experience spans more than 25 years, primarily in quality assurance for companies active in both primary metals and in metal fabricating machinery.
Woike earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Central Connecticut State University and a Masters degree in metallurgical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Canning's experience with Techalloy spans 27 years and includes positions in the company's Production, Sales, and Quality Control departments. He has been a member of the American Welding Society for 24 years.
Canning is a graduate of Towson University with a liberal arts degree and an emphasis in secondary school education and American studies.


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Rep. Hilda Solis has been selected as Secretary of Labor
AFSCME International President Gerald W. McEntee expressed strong support for the selection of Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis as U.S. Secretary of Labor, calling the pick "great news for working families who have been hit so hard by the economic catastrophe of the Bush years." Solis, a member of Congress since 2001, is a strong supporter of the Employee Free Choice Act. In a statement released earlier today, President McEntee praised her strong record as a leader and advocate for working families:
"Congresswoman Solis has long been a champion for America's working men and women. She has fought for workers' rights and for workplace safety, and she's been a leader in helping to support the innovative green jobs that are going to help make our country energy independent. Congresswoman Solis understands that America's economy needs to work for everybody, not just the captains of industry. She's a terrific choice and we look forward to working with her and the team she assembles at the Department of Labor."
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Going on the heels of the stunning Loving Someone Else single, James Thomas and Tom Morgan are releasing a follow-up to the catchy joint with a remix, representing Sugarland Records. The future is surely looking bright for the young talents from West Wales, Vanguard, now being topical with this remix of Silver Disco's Uptown Beat, which they graced so brilliantly with the groovy sounds of the French house genre.
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[pitch~] – 2 bugs
I finally had some time to find a more or less repeatable procedure to show some problems with [pitch~] which annoyed me recently.
Max5.0.7, OSX.5.7, intel
Start Max and create a new patcher;
instantiate a [pitch~], open its help file;
start the [dac~] in the help file, and check it works (with the phasor input for instance);
close the help file, and the unsaved patcher.
Create a new patcher, instantiate a [pitch~] again, open its help file and start the [dac~] there. Check it works… it doesn't for me, there is no analyse performed.
Delete the [pitch~] instance in the unsaved patcher, Max will crash quite often after a couple of seconds (sorry, I couldn't find a reproductible pattern):
Thread 8 Crashed:
0 com.mzed.pitch~ 0x164ec634 fftComplex + 21665
1 com.mzed.pitch~ 0x164ec7fa realfft + 94
2 com.mzed.pitch~ 0x164eca88 fftRealfast + 48
3 com.mzed.pitch~ 0x164ef0aa pitch_tick + 149
4 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x00025753 sched_takepoll + 461
5 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x0005f02c systimer_takeaction + 110
6 com.cycling74.MaxAudioAPI 0x167672a9 ad_process + 410
7 com.cycling74.ad_coreaudio 0x1728e14d coreaudio_onedevice_ioproc + 254
8 com.apple.audio.CoreAudio 0x96dde177 HP_IOProc::Call(AudioTimeStamp const&, AudioTimeStamp const&, AudioBufferList const*, AudioTimeStamp const&, AudioBufferList*) + 319
9 com.apple.audio.CoreAudio 0x96ddde68 IOA_Device::CallIOProcs(AudioTimeStamp const&, AudioTimeStamp const&, AudioTimeStamp const&) + 274
10 com.apple.audio.CoreAudio 0x96dddd44 HP_IOThread::PerformIO(AudioTimeStamp const&) + 1246
11 com.apple.audio.CoreAudio 0x96ddc11f HP_IOThread::WorkLoop() + 1239
12 com.apple.audio.CoreAudio 0x96ddbc43 HP_IOThread::ThreadEntry(HP_IOThread*) + 17
13 com.apple.audio.CoreAudio 0x96dcc480 CAPThread::Entry(CAPThread*) + 96
14 libSystem.B.dylib 0x96733155 _pthread_start + 321
15 libSystem.B.dylib 0x96733012 thread_start + 34
I'm having trouble reproducing that, but I'll look into it.
I'd like to redo the whole analyzer~ suite with a better fft~ at some point. This one is getting a little old.
Also, if pitch~ isn't working, I find that toggling the dac tends to get things started.
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Automatic & Easy Versus Individuality
Of course for another $200 Joe can get either Adobe LightRoom or Apple Aperture and color correct and adjust just one image of the set and apply those settings to all the rest of the set and likely get a good result easily being all the exposures were made of the same subject, in the same environment and lighting. But what about his brother Sam Sixpack who has exposed almost 200 frames stored on his memory card but the subject, locale, lighting, and even the lens used was different to make the photographs. The automatic adjustments in any software editing application don't really work that well or reliably especially if the subjects are unusual like shots made on a ski trip in the snow, for instance.
Should I recommend to Sam Sixpack he would be better off because it would be easier, and probably better to switch modes and save in JPEG and let the camera's on-board processor make the adjustments post-exposure. Isn't that a bit insulting and denigrating after paying over a $1,000 for a dSLR and then use it like a point and shoot?
The idea of the Raw format is to record everything the camera's sensor is exposed to and then saved as a high-bit image file without any post-exposure in-camera adjustment processing. This is to provide the photographer with the opportunity to color correct and adjust each image ideally in respect to the uniqueness of every subject and its image information to satisfy the expectations of the photographer. This assumes we are all unique individuals with different tastes and perceptions of what reality should look like. However to a very large extent auto-matic processing can only measure the global attributes of the image file content with no realization or awareness of the subject content, and adjust the image according to those measurable factors as if all photographs should be the same. In other words it reduces all images to what some programming engineer believes is a good photograph.
Sadly although LightRoom and Aperture are ideal for pro shooters who make large shoots on assignment, usually the shoot is of similar subjects in the same location and under similar lighting, so they can easily do what I suggested was possible for Joe Sixpack. This is a dilemma I think for the photo enthusiast who is more likely to make pictures of varied subjects in different environments, like on a vacation or at a family reunion. How can they efficiently use Raw and get the best image quality with each individual and different exposure and do so easily and automatically.
Personally I don't think that is a reasonable possibility, but you may disagree. You might think, Oh! That's just Brooks' opinion. My response to that is that much of the last decade I have been scanning my film image library made over 40 years working full-time as a photographer, which has involved literally thousands of scans, and no two scans I have done have resulted from the same image color correction and adjustment settings. In other words experience has taught me all photographs, excepting those bracketed exposures of the same scene under the same conditions, are individually unique, And unless that uniqueness is respected, you cannot realize the full potential of an image. There is no easy way by assuming all photographs are alike which is the fundamental assumption of automatic processing, to realize the full quality potential of a photographic image unless it is given due respect as something uniquely individual and full attention is paid to all of its attributes in the way it is color corrected, adjusted and edited in processing.
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