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2003-11-05, 08:36 | Link #1 |
Rahxephon Interlude OVA
While this OVA has not yet been licensed it is produced by MFI, therefore we won't be listing fansubs here on AnimeSuki. See Removal of Media Factory Inc. Works for details.
Since it is "restricted", the following posts are no longer allowed in this thread.
You still are allowed to discuss the anime, that has not changed but please remember to limit the discussion to the story. End of edit by Mod (xris) --- Anyone have any info on this? I just saw it on the front page and have no idea what it is. I have started dloading it but will not be able to watch it till tomorrow possibly because of work. Last edited by xris; 2005-12-22 at 07:22. |
2003-11-05, 10:10 | Link #2 |
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It's just some 15 minute episode with Quon having some internal dialogue (ala Eps 25-26 of Eva) which takes place sometime during the series... It's good to see the OP and ED sequences again after a year, but it really doesn't have much to it.
2003-11-05, 16:24 | Link #4 |
RaXephon Interlude?
Ive never heard of it before,I knew there was a OVA coming out, but this was nothing like the descrpition that was over at animenfo.com?
Just a side question: Does anyone know the dvd release date of the OVA that animenfo.com is reffering to? Its name is Rahxephon Tagen Hensoukyoku. |
2003-11-05, 17:02 | Link #5 |
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Afaik Rahxephon Tagen Hensoukyoku is the RahXephon
movie which is already out in Japan AND licensed as well. Now as to your original question... let me see if I can find some info... Update 1 Ok... now like I mentioned, here is some info on the movie: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ZMBZ-1594 (note that it mentions "theatrical feature") The only info I can find about this OVA is this though: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ZMBZ-1400 However, this OVA is named "A Prelude" and not "Interlude" and was released about 2 months after the first episode aired in Japan -- in March of 2002. Update 2 (removed) Update 3 First: Ignore previous comment above. Second: merged threads. Last edited by GHDpro; 2003-11-05 at 17:20. |
2003-11-05, 17:41 | Link #8 |
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This OVA is not the OVA "A Prelude" that GHDPro found a referrence to. It is an unlicensed OVA that was released as a package with the PS2 Game. Read the info I entered on the series page. Sheeeesh.
2004-01-01, 00:24 | Link #12 | |
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Edit: man, I must be sleepy ~_~ |
2004-04-06, 21:52 | Link #13 |
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RahXephon Oav
I saw the rahXephon OAV and i think it's a little copy from the end of evangelion or an other movie from evangelion (don't remember! ) I'm a fan of Rahxephon and i can't say if i like it because i'm still confuse!!!!! but it's not a big success.... am i alone to think this way? (sorry for my bad english... ) |
2004-04-07, 00:15 | Link #15 | |
tsubasa o sagashite
Basically the idea is Quon confronting her other self, defining what meaning and existence are, with musical symbolism. |
2004-04-07, 00:16 | Link #16 | |
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2004-04-07, 03:37 | Link #17 |
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I don't know about it being a rip-off...since the story ended up going in an almost opposite direction I guess you could call it an adaptation or a remake.
As for the OVA, yes I've seen the one Solar released. I couldn't make much sense out of it at all, but I do know where it fits into the series. It was a very long winded monologue that really didn't change or enhance what I had gotten out of the series. As for the movie, I haven't seen it yet. I wonder if I should (or stay away from it)... |
2004-04-07, 09:46 | Link #18 |
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I hope this doesn't turn into another discussion about RahXephon being a rip-off of EVA...
Anyhow, the OVA was ok, nothing special. It was mainly dialogue and at only 1 episode long, it didn't really contribute anything new to the series. |
2004-04-08, 00:31 | Link #19 | |
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It is a rip-off, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Rahxephon is quite good, and yes it does go in a somewhat different direction. That really doesn't change anything though. There is nothing wrong with it being a ripoff. Just accept the fact that it is and move on.
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I hope I haven't opened up a can of worms, and I apologize in advance because that really isn't my intent, I just find it interesting that the two sides seem to have diametrically opposed views, and the best method for comparing them would seem to be to look at both the similarities and the differences and then make an opinion because hardcore fans to each series seem to be too willing to dismiss the other side's point too easily. |
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If it were the Prop causing it then I would have thought you would get the side effect everytime you take it.
Heart palpitations are listed as a Minox side effect so if you're on that.....
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Here's what a couple of IAHRS Recommended Hair Transplant Surgeons had to say on the subject: "Finasteride first went into studies approximately 24 years ago [updated, would be 27 years ago] at 5mg (which is 5 times the dose of Propecia). There has been no increased incident of heart palpitations compared to the placebo pre or post FDA approval. There is a small group of people in the Dominican Republic that do not produce Type II Alpha 5 Reductase secondary to a genetic defect. Type II Alpha 5 Reductase is the enzyme finasteride binds to and therefore inhibits the conversion of testosterone into DHT. These men do not have increased heart palpitations. These men do not develop androgenetic alopecia, they do not grow terminal hair in their ears, nose or backs, their prostates state pre-pubital, and they do not develop prostate cancer. They live healthy normal lives." - Paul McAndrews, MD "Heart palpitations may indicate an underlying medical condition. You should see your primary care doctor and discuss this problem. Topical minoxidil use should not generally give you palpitations. Rather too much of its topical use may drop your blood pressure. Minoxidil in oral form is a blood pressure lowering medication. With respect to Propecia (or finasteride) heart palpitation is not a general side effect. As stated earlier, it may be a sign of an underlying medical condition." - William Rassman, M.D. I couldn't find where "heart palpitations" were listed as a side effect under "other." Could you provide us with a url to that information? Perhaps finasteride is a contributing factor, but I wouldn't jump to that conclusion. There are other more likely causes. I'd suggest seriously exploring finasteride as a cause once all the others are exhausted. However, if you're that concerned or convinced that finasteride is causing the palpitations, you can always just discontinue the meds. It's good that you're seeing a cardiologist and getting tested. Stress and anxiety can definitely cause heart palpitations. Acid reflux/indigestion can do it as well. It's possible that you experienced some palpitations (which everyone does from time-to-time), and then anxiety took over to exacerbate the symptoms into a nasty downward spiral. Anxiety is a bitch. It's psychological tension which can manifest physically. It should not be underestimated. Good luck, z Last edited by zenmunk; 08-11-2012 at 01:12 PM. |
Thanks for the replies, I'm not on minox. Zenmunk I've attached an image of the leaflet I have for Propecia. If it makes any difference I got this Propecia from Europe so the listed sides might be slightly different to that of Propecia from North America. Palpitations is listed in the top right corner.
I've had a cardiac stress test earlier today and they said things look ok, I'll stay off Propecia for now just incase. Can't be sure its Propecia as I can't find enough cases of heart palpitations suspected to be caused by it, but I'm not taking any chances. |
Well done.
I am surprised those doctors actually wrote what Zenmunk purportedly reports, when there is "palpitations" listed in the list of potential side effects in the Propecia manual. That's why making one own's investigations beats some "conflict of interest" doctors. |
Thanks for the documentation. It does clearly state that "palpitations (feeling your heartbeat)" were reported as a side effect. I'm happy your cardiologist gave you a clean bill of health. By all means, stay off of finasteride if you're afraid it's causing palpitations (and you clearly have legitimate cause to be concerned). Gasto, I got those quotes from other hair loss forums. I would've preferred linking to them, but that goes against the rules of this forum. If you google "propecia heart palpitations" you'll find the following: The first quote, by Dr. McAndrews, was from baldtruthtalk dot com, thread subject entitled, "heart palpitations and finasteride." Dated from 2009. Post #2. The second quote, from Dr. Rassman, was from hairlosshelp dot com, thread subject entitled, "Heart palpatations, possible allergic reaction to propecia?" Dated from 2007. The tenth from the top, from "hairdoc" who is clearly Dr. Rassman based on the photo. Perhaps heart palpitations were not listed as a possible side effect of finasteride when those doctors made those comments. z Last edited by zenmunk; 08-12-2012 at 09:08 AM. |
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I'm 5 days PCT after my first go round of epi. 30/30/30/45. Needless to say I did experience some shutdown. Libido is off and testes not for say shrunk but just lack fullness. Like there empty. Been on Nolva 40mg 1st 3 days and finishing 20/10/10mg. How long for the Nolva to kick in. Read that it takes a but longer than if using clomid. I'm also running DAA 3 mg day creatine 5mg day and plan on adding erase on 2nd or 3rd week. Other than some mild acne I feel great and lifting good still. Also side note. What do you guys think about starting the erase now and running 3/3/3/2/1
Probably any day now on the nuts. But they've been offline for a couple weeks so give em time to wake up.
Also, in pct day 5-6 your e2 probably hasn't begun to get too high yet. That's why people don't run an AI until about week 3. Of course you can do whatever you like and try it. But the body doesn't like fast changes, so I say just relax and let the body work on getting back to homeostasis along with your serm and AI in week 2.5-3. Also, no need to taper down erase. If anything, I'd taper up like 0/1/2/3 or 0/0/2/3 -
why did u choose nolva considering epi lowers estrogen chances for gyno are mild, I would have gone with clomid that shiz brings ur balls right back into action
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by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RD
On the Beverly Hills Diet plan you can eat almost anything—as long as the food is eaten in the right sequence and with the right combination of other foods. This diet claims that if you follow it exactly, you will lose 10-15 pounds in 35 days.
The premise of this diet is that it's not food that causes weight gain, but rather undigested food that results from inefficient digestion. Moreover, the key to proper digestion is separating certain foods and combining others. This supposedly allows enzymes to work as they should, which allows food to be fully digested. Additionally, this diet claims that you can further enhance how well your enzymes function by eating fruits that contain natural enzymes.
You can eat most foods on this diet, but there are rules about when you can eat what and which foods can be combined. For example, foods that are considered proteins can only be eaten with other proteins. The creator of this diet terms this method "conscious combining."
Foods Classification on the Beverly Hills Diet
The Beverly Hills diet classifies foods into 3 main food groups: proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The carbohydrate group also has subcategories. Fruit is in its own carbohydrate category because of the enzymes it contains. Other carbohydrates are classified by how long they take to digest, with maxi-carbohydrates taking the longest. Here are some examples of different foods in each of these groups:
Beef, cheese, cheesecake, eggs, fish, flan, ice cream, milk, nuts, pork, seeds, shellfish, yogurt
Butter, heavy cream, mayonnaise, oil, sour cream, whipped cream
This diet is set up as a 35-day meal plan. Each day begins with eating an enzyme-rich fruit. You can eat as much of this fruit as you would like to, but you have to wait at least 1 hour before eating another fruit. Additionally, you can't eat food from another food group for at least 2 hours. And after you eat food from another group, you can't eat fruit again for the rest of the day.
Basically, there are many rules for what you can eat and when. Here are some of the principles of conscious combining:
According to this diet you can "miscombine" once in a while as long as you compensate by eating certain foods afterwards. For instance, if you eat something greasy, you can burn it off by eating pineapple or strawberries the next day. You can even compensate beforehand, if you know you are going off the recommended plan.
There is no science to back up the theory behind this diet. The idea that undigested food is what makes people fat is incorrect, because undigested food can't provide calories and lead to weight gain. No evidence supports the idea that combining certain foods inhibits digestion.
This plan can also be dangerously low in calories and lacking in certain nutrients. For example, on the first day, eating only pineapple until dinner is recommended. And then all that is allowed at dinner is salad and corn-on-the-cob.
Finally, this diet does not include an exercise component, which should be part of every weight loss plan.
This diet might lead to weight loss because the many rules about what you can eat make it overly limiting. The plan itself is confusing and complicated to follow. The most successful diets are ones that you can stick with and make part of your lifestyle. Overall, the Beverly Hills Diet is not recommended for anyone who wants a healthful, balanced approach to eating and weight loss.
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Mazel J. The New Beverly Hills Diet. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc; 1996.
Mirkin GB, Shore RN. The Beverly Hills diet. Dangers of the newest weight loss fad. JAMA. 1981;246(19):2235-2237.
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"My family really enjoys these pretty mini loaves - every slice is loaded with fruit and nuts," jots Judi Oudekerk from Buffalo, Minnesota. "You can substitute dates for the dried apricots for a change of pace...or use red and green maraschino cherries at Christmas for added color."
31 Easy Quick Bread Recipes
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound dried apricots or dates, halved
- 16 ounces Brazil nuts
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Stir in the apricots, nuts and cherries. Beat eggs and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon into eight greased and floured 4-1/2-in. x 2-1/2-in. x 1-1/2-in. loaf pans (pans will be full).
- Bake at 325° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from the pans to wire racks. Cool completely before slicing. Yield: 8 mini loaves (6 slices each).
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Anyway, enough cooing....I wanted to really showcase the front of the house and add some color and texture with flowers in large outdoor planters. But, my vision was quickly dashed when I discovered just how expensive outdoor planter pots are!? Our local Home Depot wanted $80 each for a simple tall rectangular outdoor pot.....and knowing that I needed 3 of these pots, along with the cost of actually filling them with flowers, I knew it was going to be too much to spend! So I thought, what could I use instead???
And that's what led to these!!!
Materials For One Planter Pot
(I found everything I needed at Home Depot):
- One Large Plastic Garbage Can to Fit Your Space
- One Small Plastic Garbage Can
(you will use this inside of your large can as a space filler, while you are at the store, make sure that you can flip your smaller can upside down and push it comfortably inside the larger garbage can -- pics below)
- 1-2 Bricks For Weight
- 1 Can of Spray Paint (suitable for plastics)
- 1 Bag of Potting Soil as Needed
-A drill with a 1 inch drill bit
Step 1:
**Use your drill to make four holes (one at each corner)
on the bottom of the large garbage cans -- this is ESSENTIAL for drainage....I learned the hard way**
Wipe down the exterior of your large garbage can with a dry cloth to make sure you remove any dust and debris. Following the directions on your paint, go ahead and spray paint the entire outside surface of your large garbage can until completely covered and to your liking -- this may take 2-3 coats. Be careful to spray the top rim of the can -- you want to make sure that is covered in paint as well! LET PAINT DRY COMPLETELY!!
Step 2:
Once paint has dried, stack your brick(s) at the bottom/center of the large garbage can. Next flip the smaller garbage can upside down and place over the brick(s) at the bottom of the large garbage can. Make sure the smaller can is pushed all the way down. The smaller can acts as a shelf and space filler for the larger can.....
Fill the large garbage can with potting soil to the appropriate height for planting. That's it! You're done!
I say Step 3 is optional only because you can also skip this step all together -- rather than filling with soil, you can simply buy a potted plant (or in my case a hanging basket) and rest the entire plant on top of the smaller trash can....no one will ever know!!! I ended up having to do a hybrid of both....I had to fill my large can with soil a few inches above the smaller can so that my hanging basket plant would rest at the correct height. That is something you may have to play around with a bit...
With my 3 DIY planters, I saved $195! Now, that's something to write home about! :)
Here's another quick tip: I know that filling these planters with flowers is no cheap matter. But, if you visit your local nursery, they will often have a section or table (usually in the back) with discounted plants/flowers. Most of the time, they are pretty sad looking, but if you can find something that looks just a little 'tired' often, all it takes is a little extra care and some Miracle Grow fertilizer and they will pop back to life in no time! I found 3 GIGANTIC hanging baskets on the 50% off table at my local nursery. They were droopy and sad, but I asked an employee what had gone wrong with them, and they suggested that they had become water logged during our last bout of storms....so I thought, hmmm well for $25 I'm willing to take a chance....took them home, let them 'dry out' for a couple of days and then fed with Miracle Grow....and look!! They came back! Saved myself another $75 in plants :)
There is money to be saved everywhere....you just have to get a little creative!
I'd love to hear how your planters turn out!


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Last chance to meet in 2013 before everyone goes away for Xmas / NY on 22nd December 2pm. We thought we'd try the John Rylands Library cafe but it closes at 4.30pm on a Sunday so we'll have to move to somewhere else afterwards if we are so inclined (and we usually are :)) Address: The John Rylands Library, 150 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3EH
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"The Pirate Party is a 'Single-issue Party' – Oh really??!
We at the UK Pirate Party are trying to make "politics" relevant to the local people, rather than limiting it to age-old rivalries between "us" and "them", "Manchester / Edinburgh / Glasgow" and "London", "the UK" and "Europe" or "the world". I am not an Orator, but like all my colleagues at the Pirate Party I know how to listen and empathise, and only afterwards decide what is important to the locals (as opposed to what is important for a Party Board of Governors). We hope to make this clear by...
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Manchester Confidential 's Ragnhildur Finsdottir approached me a couple of weeks ago and asked me a few questions on the Pirate Party and why I'm standing at the local elections for Manchester City Centre (next Thursday 3rd May). Here is the link to the article "The Pirate Party UK And The Digital Battleground" that got published yesterday, and below is the full interview in a Q & A format:
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Manchester Local Elections 2012: Vote Pirate!
The Manchester Local Elections are upon us! They are taking place all day long on Thursday 3 May 2012 with polling stations being open from 7 in the morning to 10 in the evening (so no excuse not to go out and vote!).
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New 'The Walking Dead' Season 4 Controversy: Kurt Sutter Slams Robert Kirkman
Just when you thought the uproar surrounding AMC's decision to renew 'The Walking Dead' for season 4 without show-runner Glen Mazzara had died down, 'Sons of Anarchy' creator Kurt Sutter has stoked the fires once again. Previously Sutter attacked AMC for their frequent show-runner turmoil, leading 'Walking Dead' creator and AMC executive producer Robert Kirkman to comment on Sutter's words over Twitter. Now, Sutter has gone positively nuclear, slamming both Kirkman and AMC for a lack of knowledge in show-running in his latest video blog entry. Will the madness never cease?


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Call me old-fashioned, but I love the idea of calling cards. Problem is, I have different contact information for different people. It
really ruins the elegance of handing over a calling card when I have to
scrawl corrections on it first.
The fill-in-the-blank line of calling cards from busynestcards is
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This face is our dog Dennis. He's quite a smarty, or so it seems.
The mornings that Scott and I get up and get ready for work, he stays on his bed, doesn't stir much. When we come around to the kitchen to make coffee, our lunches, etc., and we get closer to leaving the house, he hides. Usually upstairs somewhere. This is his avoidance routine for going outside for the day.
But, if we get up in the morning and put on different clothing (not normal "Work" clothes) but rather sweats and tennis shoes, he perks up, gets to prancing and skipping around the house. He seems to know that tennis shoes give him a better than 75% chance that he can go for a walk. How does he know?
Nicole has been fairly consistent in coming home from school (she teaches first graders) around 4 pm in the afternoon. She usually runs when she gets home or she'll take Dennis to the dog park so he can run. We have found that on the weekends, if Nicole gets her keys out around 3 or 4 in the afternoon and Dennis hears them, he starts to get all excited – heads for the door as if it's his "time" to go somewhere. Earlier in the day, the sound of her keys does not get him riled.
I believe God gives us all things to enjoy. Pets (especially dogs) are in that category in my opinion. This one in particular has given us much joy. He was a rescued stray. He's a happy little guy and perhaps more intelligent than we think.
Able to tell time? You be the judge.
Dogs Are Good For a Smile
As you know, we have a puppy — Dennis turned 1 year old on January 10th. He makes us smile every day and I hope these pictures make you smile too.
The one on the left is an actual photograph – no editing or photoshopping or anything…. it's just Dennis.
Animals are cool. Some of them were created for our enjoyment. Dennis is one of those in our family – One cool animal.
Have a great day!
Meet Dennis. He believes in grace.
Meet Dennis. He's been a member of our family since this past June, and we adopted this "street-puppy" when he was about 5 months old. The vet thinks he's a terrier/lab mix of some ratio, and we watch him and try to decide which personality has come to the surface at that moment. The lab in him wants to please us, but the terrier in him only wants to please us when it's his idea and on his terms.
He's a smart little guy: Likes to watch TV on occasion, knows to look at the back door when he hears somebody's "home." When the word "walk" is used, he goes right to where his leash is kept. And yet, in all his puppy brilliance, Dennis is still just that — quite a puppy. He has chewed the garden hose in half; he has eaten about 3 laptop cords (endured sparks and all) but kept eating; and he has destroyed his fair share of slippers. He's pretty quick and has caught a few lizards, almost got a butterfly or two, and has been just inches from getting his first squirrel. He plays hard and then sleeps hard — he snores and makes goofy sounds while he's sleeping.
And yet as frustrating as this little dog can be, he's a perfect reminder to me of grace, love and forgiveness. He's quick to forget any trouble he's been in previously — responding to his name like it's a brand new day. He never acts guilty for long; he bounces back from a scolding or discipline fast; and he always looks at me like I have some wonderful something to give to him — expecting the best (treat, snack, toy) all the time. Everything is a surprise – a wonderful, happy surprise.
Isn't that how God wants us to respond to him — every moment? He wants us to respond like we've been forgiven (instantly). He wants us to bounce back quickly from discipline (by repenting and turning quickly away from the trouble). God wants us to expect the best gifts from Him too. He's good and is always looking out for our good — turning things our way. Always.
Years ago I heard T.L. Osborne say, "God's not mad at you. He's happy. He's always happy."
Grace. Your license to enjoy our happy God.
Some Dogs Do Go To Heaven
"Animals who receive and give love will be with us in heaven."
This is a statement I choose to believe today. It's actually a quote from a great Christian lady that I trust very much. I think she really knows.
When we decided to obey the Lord to move to Texas 14 years ago, we told our kids – who were then 6 and 4 that we could get a puppy because our new house would have a fenced back yard. That's all they needed to hear to put their faith to work for that new pet. Christmas of 1998 we gave the kids a "How to Care for Your Golden Retriever Puppy" book. Good pastor friends of ours in Alabama told us they wanted to give us one of their puppies as a gift … an AKC registered Golden Retriever puppy.
In January of 1999, "Allie" came home — Named after her home state of Alabama. She was 8 weeks old and a cute, fuzzy, little ball of energy! Our kids' faith had produced this new family member and oh my gosh …. She was a handful! Smart …. Too smart many days. Fast … She would find ink pens and run around the house … the more we chased her, the better she ran and the better the game! I had visions of her biting down on them… ink everywhere. (Fortunately, that never happened) She developed quite a personality.
This dog took over … as a Golden, she always had to lead, be in the way, and help you get to where you should go! She wore bandanas around her neck and loved them! She loved to carry around empty water bottles, chew q-tips from the trash (yeah, yuck!) and could squeak a toy better than any dog I have ever heard. She stayed near, at our feet, at our side and just needed a few good touches. Faithful. Happy. Funny. Sweet. Family – every day. She had a way of "Counting" us to be sure we were all home. She knew when someone was missing… watched the doors for them to come in. I do think she knew how to love.
This week, Allie transitioned from this life. Over a two week period, an aggressive cancer changed our home and our daily lives. We miss her. She made us smile every day. She paid attention to us every day. She looked us straight in the eyes when we talked to her and would cock her head back and forth as if to say "I understand everything you are telling me." (Did I mention she made us smile every day?)
I am wise enough to know that in the big picture of our lives, with all the events that happen, this may seem like a small thing. It may seem even insignificant to some. To me, enjoying every gift from God, every moment that life and joy presents itself, every person, animal, flower, kind word, gesture, wagging tail …. Take time to enjoy them. Cherish them. Take notice. Be grateful.
Allie grew up with our kids … transitioned them from elementary school children to adults.. Ten years … It has been a wonderful, wonderful season! I told my husband … some changes require tears to walk through them. This is one of those.
Allie had a favorite corner of the yard where she would trample my flower beds chasing the cats, squirrels, birds, possum walking on her fence. In her honor, I have planted some day lilies there. One is almost her color.
God gave us all things … richly to enjoy.


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Matt Potter 6 p.m., March 22
I look back on my humble life with humility. I am sensible of many imperfections that cling to me. I know that the present is neither the season nor the place to begin the preparation for death. Our whole life is given us for this great object, and the work of preparation should be early commenced, and be never relaxed till the end of our days. To God I can appeal that it has been my humble endeavor to serve Him with sincerity; and wherein I have failed, I trust in His grace to forgive. I now rest my soul on the mercy of the adorable Creator, through the only mediation of His Son, our Lord.
— from the memoirs of John Brooks


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(source: Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board)
The growing population in urban and suburban areas in the Philippines has increased demand for housing, as well as pushed up the long term prices of single unit and condominium residential facilities. Increase in property values as a result of demand offers excellent possibilities for secure investment in residential subdivisions and condominium units, depending on area preferences. While the development of single unit residential subdivision tends to move away from urban centers, condominium units are usually built closer to commercial areas and place of work.
Examples of land and property developers are Ayala Land, Bonifacio Land, Empire East, Robinsons Land and Rockwell.
Document Requirements for the Purchase of Real Estate in the Philippines
For Individuals
• Photocopy of residence certificate or passport
• Taxpayer's Identification Number (TIN)
• Photocopy of valid ID with picture & signature of buyer(s).
• 2 Original kind of proofs of billing. (Should show same address as that appearing on the signed Reservation Application)
• For married individuals, photocopy of marriage certificate
Note: For married individuals, both spouses need to submit requirements 1, 2, & 3.
For Corporate Accounts
• Photocopy of By-Laws of the Company.
• Photocopy of Articles of Incorporation.
• Notarized Board Resolution of the Company or Secretary's Certificate stating the ff
o The date and place of the board meeting
o That a quorum was present in approving the board resolution
o That the board authorized the purchase of the property
o The designated signatory for the sale documents
o The designated playing representatives for corporate golf shares
• Residence Certificate of the Company and appointed representative(s).
• TIN of the Company and appointed representative(s).
• 2 original proofs of billing of the corporation (not the representative).
For Balikbayans (Returnees)
• Photocopy of passport.
• Photocopy of valid ID with picture & signature of buyer(s).
• 2 Original kind of proofs of billing. (Should show same address as that appearing on the signed Reservation Application.)
• For married individuals, photocopy of marriage certificate.
o Note: For married individuals, both spouses need to submit requirements 1 & 2.
• Affidavit as required by law and is necessary for registration of the lot in his/her name. Affidavit should indicate that buyer was a natural-born Filipino who has lost said citizenship or otherwise has reacquired the same.
For Capital or Paraphernal Properties
• Same requirements as that of individual buyers.
• Affidavit from non-buying spouse confirming that the funds used by the buying spouse are indeed exclusive funds.
Note: The non-buying spouse is still required to sign the sale documents.
There are several Philippine real estate websites which consolidates all existing properties for sale and has links for all the developers. Most of these sites have fully searchable property finder where one can find properties based on a given budget. Some of these sites are:
Bahay.ph is the first world-class free on-line Philippine housing & real property super trade show. The site has a comprehensive listing of various types houses, condos, apartments, housing programs for sale by property developers around the country. This can be accessed through its fully searchable online database.
The site has one of the most detailed online real estate brokerage site in the country. It has over 15,000 property choices with the help of its 1,700 affiliates located all over the Philippines.
3. http://www.philippinerealestateportal.com/
The site has links for agents that assist prospective buyers in looking for their dream houses. It also has a fully searchable database where one can specify the type of property one is looking for, in what place or location (province/city) and price range.
4. http://www.philippinescondominium.com
Under the Fil-Estate Realty Sales Associates, Inc. (FERSAI), the youngest marketing group of the Fil-Estate Group of Marketing Companies, the www.PhilippinesCondominium.com have real estate properties from all over the Philippines ranging from condominium, house and lot, villatel, condotel, and farm resort.
One may also access The PAG-IBIG website which has a fully searchable database of acquired assets and properties that are for sale. One can specify the area or location and the type of property one is looking for. The search result will generate specifics of the property for sale such as lot no., lot area, floor area, price, property type and status among others. It can be accessed at: http://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/housing_fair/default.asp
Also, there are a number of land and property developers in the country. Examples of these developers are:
• Ayala Land, http://www.atayala.com/
The site has a user friendly property finder where one can choose what property type to look for (lot, condominium, house and lot, townhome), the price range and the location. Prices start from half a million pesos to as high as 30 million pesos.
• Burgundy Realty Corp. http://burgundygroup.net/
The company started in 1987 under the name Sphere Holdings Corporation, which specialized in the development of single detached houses in prestigious Makati Villages such as Dasmariñas, Urdaneta, Bel Air, Magallanes.
• Cityland Development Corp. http://www.citylandcondo.com/
Bested as the 2007 leading developer for condominium projects (national level). To date, Cityland has built and completed more than 25 buildings and more than 10 subdivisions.
Cityland has been the recipient of many awards. A few of the most notable ones being: The CNBC Business LeadersAward presented to us in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the National Award as the Leading Condominium Developer for 2003 to 2007 presented by the Office of the President.
• Crown Asia Properties, Inc. http://www.crownasia.com.ph/
Crown Asia is a subsidiary of Vista Land and Lifescapes, the country's largest home builder of quality homes and condominiums. For more than 10 years Crown Asia has led the way in creating a higher standard of living for the Filipino family with masterplanned communities that are reshaping the local landscape.
• Filinvest Land, Inc. http://www.filinvestland.com/
The site has property search for homes, condos, condotels, townships, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) is one of the leading real estate developers in the Philippines. The company spun off from Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), which has more than 40 years of experience in real estate development.
Its projects are primarily located in Luzon particularly, the National Capital Region (Alabang, Caloocan, Las Pinas, Makati, Pasig, Quezon City) as well as in Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Palawan, Pampanga, Rizal and Tarlac. Some are also located in the Visayas-Mindanao region, specifically Butuan, Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga.
• New San Jose Builders http://www.newsanjosebuilders.com
Established in 1986, the company is focused on building and bridging communities with a variety of projects that range from public works, land development to providing affordable housing options in urban and sub-urban areas.
• Phinma Properties http://www.phinmaproperties.com
Phinma properties is a pioneer in the development of affordable medium and high rise housing projects in the country. It provides master-planned affordable housing within major urban areas, especially Metro Manila.
Available Condominium Projects as of the 2nd quarter, 2010
Project / Site |
Area and Description |
Investment - Cost |
Contacts |
Mezza Residences (Sta. Mesa, Manila) *Others: 1. Chateau Elysée (Bicutan, Paranaque) 2. Lindenwood Residences (Susana Heights, Laguna) 3. Grass Residences (SM North Edsa, Quezon City) 4. Berkeley Residences (Katipunan, Quezon City) (*Kindly visit their website for the other residences developed by SM) |
Four, 38-storey residential towers with 1 BR, 2BR, 3BR, and suite units Bridgeway to SM Sta. Mesa With spectacular views of the city skyline and immediate access to schools, offices and main roads Offers a variety of shopping and dining choices right at your doorstep |
SM Development Corporation telephone mobile email Website: |
Fort Victoria (Global City, Ft. Bonifacio, Taguig) *Others 1. Victoria de Manila 2. Victoria Station 3. Victoria Towers (*Kindly visit their website for the other residences developed by New San Jose) |
56-storey condominium with commercial area 6 levels of basement parking 4-storey podium 3 levels commercial 1 level for amenities Tower B and C 24 levels/48-story residential building Tower A 26 levels/ 52-story residential building |
Avida Towers 1.Alabang, 2.Makati West 3. New Manila 4. San Lazaro 5. San Lorenzo 6. Sucat |
Community Amenities Adult & Kiddie Swimming Pool Clubhouse with Function hall Children's play area Garden Area (maximized green area and open spaces) Main entry/ exit gate w/ Guard House (2 lanes each) Sewage treatment plant Centralized cistern Building Features Main lobby for each building (min of 30 sqm) Min Two (2) Elevator units (min. of 15-pax capacity each) Admin room - applicable in First tower only (min of 20 sqm) Utility room (min of 15 sqm) Emergency power |
For Philippine based customers : Avida (632) 848 5200 outside metro Manila 1-800-10 848 5200 For visitors outside the Philippines toll free hotline at 1-877-atayala (282 9252) (US customers only)
international gateway number - 8000 |
Robinsons Land 1. Adriatico Towers 2. Fifth Avenue Place 3. East of Galleria 4. Gateway Garden Heights 5. Gateway Regency 6. McKinley Park Residences 7. One Gateway Club 8. Robinsons Place Residences 9. The Trion towers 10. The Fort Residences 11. The Magnolia Residences 12. Vimana Verde 13. Otis 888 Residences |
See http://www.robinsons |
Robinsons Land Corporation Telephone Numbers: (US) 1-866-4014441 (Milan, Italy) 39-0229412000 VOIP Numbers: Email: imservices
Website: http://www.robinsons |
Vista Residences 1. KL Mosaic Makati 2. Avant Ft. Bonifacio 3. Trevi Pasong Tamo 4. Mosaic Greenbelt 5. Madison Place Cubao 6. Crown Tower España 7. Pine Crest New Manila 8. The Currency Ortigas 9. Wil Tower Mall QC 10. Symphony QC |
See http://www.vistaland |
Empire East 1. San Lorenzo Place 2. Little Baguio Terraces 3. Pioneer Woodlands |
See for individual details |
Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. Marketing & Sales Trunkline: Corporate Trunkline: Fax Website: |


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Some bear cubs got into a dumpster and couldn't get out. Their cries and that of the mother bear who hovered closeby unable to help her cubs kept some local residents awake throughout the night. In the morning, they hatched a plan to help
Bear Cubs Rescued
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I just hope the terrrists don't get any ideas. Think of all the vunnerable people at McDonalds Central when some abnormal person drops a half-eaten bugger in the bear-infested bin instead of everywhere else.
Hmmm. Not a bad idea actually!LikeLike
But seriously. That driver needs enlightenment. What a golden opportunity missed for a bit of 'armless fun. I am of course referring to delaying the getaway. From the safety of the cabin, you get to watch your mate playing chasings with the bears, escaping in the nick of time by jumping in the bin.
Probably safest to get another mate to rescue your mate from the bin but.LikeLike


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Larry Hartman Construction, Inc. is the product of a lifetime appreciation for residential design and art. LHCI mixes perfectionism with high-quality craftsmanship, sophisticated style, and decades of knowledge to seamlessly integrate the design and construction of a home that turns every client's dream into a livable reality.
An experienced boutique builder, LHCI ensures constant communication and bridges the gap between the architect and client to maintain deadlines and streamline results. We welcome the opportunity to meet with architects and clients for both new building projects and renovations.


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Update: As of 9/10/12 at 6:09 am the price is the same.
The Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred has been marked down again, down to just $6.96! It rarely goes below $7. I have seen this at Costco as well for $7.99, if you're not interested in ordering online.
The Shred was what I started with at the beginning of 2011 and I can't say enough about it. It was such an amazing workout squeezed into a short period of time. This is perfect for those of you wanting to kick start your fitness goals!
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Green Peacock One Skein Shawl -- Instant Download
By Fickle Knitter Design
The Green Peacock One Skein Shawl features Knitted Wit's Shine Yarn. The shawlette only uses 400 yards of sock yarn. This is a great project for beginning lace knitters.
The Green Peacock pattern comes with written instructions and charts and has been professionally tech edited and test knit for accuracy.
The Shawl is traditional triangle shawl knit from the neck to the long edge. The shawl has a knit-on border which means it's not necessary to bind off 185+ stitches at once! The bold knit-on edging is worked back and forth over 30 stitches and a k2tog with the main body stitches every other row eliminates the large bind off stitch by stitch. This is a great shawl for beginning Lace Knitters. If you have a question while knitting please visit the Fickle Knitter Design ravelry group for help.
Yarn substitution may result in a change in estimated yardage, gauge and finished size of your individual project.
This quick-to-knit triangle lace shawlette is simple and elegant with its lovely, knit-on lace edging.
Size US 7/4.5 mm Knitting Needles, or size needed to get gauge.
Yarn One ball of Knitted Wit Shine 50% Merino, 50% Tencel. 410 yards/ 375 meters. Total yardage: 400 yards/ 367 meters. Color: Peacock.
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Peninsula attractions shuttle launches this summer
After three years of anticipation a shuttle to take tourists around the Peninsula will launch this summer.
The hop-on, hop-off trolley discussion in recent years became a reality as Dave Cowen, general manager of Butchart Gardens, announced the shuttle that will bring people to many of the hot spots on the Saanich Peninsula. He made the announcement during the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting Tuesday night in Brentwood Bay.
"One of the constructive pieces of feedback that we've heard … is that, gee, it's awfully difficult to move around Victoria if you don't have a car," Cowen said. "There were a number of us [who thought] that there were a number of other pockets on the Peninsula that deserved access and deserved access at an affordable cost for families. And that was the genesis of our shuttle project."
It will run daily in the peak tourism season of July and August this summer. Cowen has already sussed out support from Victoria hotels.
"They see the Peninsula as a way to extend the stay in Victoria. The downtown hotels don't see the Peninsula as competition, they see it as added value," Cowen said. "This little bus – as simple as it is – is the key to many more things in the future."
The shuttle will do a loop of the Peninsula with stops at Butchart Gardens, Victoria Butterfly Gardens, Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse in Central Saanich; in Sidney at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre and on Beacon Avenue where Booktown awaits; and at both the B.C. Ferries terminal in Swartz Bay and the Sidney International Ferry Terminal.
"We have ferry input, we have all of Sidney for people to enjoy and the core attractions," Cowen said. "Over and above that we have the attraction pass."
The pass covers shuttle and admission to two of three major attractions: the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, Sea Cider, and Victoria Butterfly Gardens. The pass costs $29.95 for adults and $14.95 for children.
"I think for a first year, out of the gate, it's pretty good. But we need the community's support," Cowen said.
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Steamboat Springs The sale of Steve and Mary Brown's property west of Steamboat Springs, seen by many as the catalyst for development in the West of Steamboat Springs Area Plan, has closed.
Steamboat 700 LLC purchased the 540 acres just west of the city for $24.6 million.
The property makes up a good portion of the land in the WSSAP. The master plan was updated last summer and outlines how the property should be developed to accommodate growth in Steamboat.
In addition to the 540 acres the developers are calling Steamboat West, the developers also have an adjoining 160-acre piece of land under contract. The 700 acres account for about 80 percent of the land in the WSSAP, which envisions between 1,100 and 2,600 homes.
The principal owners of Steamboat 700 LLC are Mark L. Fine with Mark L. Fine Associates, Jim Zeiter of Insight Realty Holdings, and Danny Mulcahy of DM Hollo Management. The developers previously worked together on projects in the Las Vegas area. Mulcahy is now based in Steamboat and will be the Steamboat West project manager.
The deal closed Monday, and was recorded in the Routt County Clerk's Office Tuesday afternoon.
The Steamboat 700 developers have begun preliminary planning and market analysis for Steamboat West, Mulcahy said.
"The immediate need is affordable housing, and that's likely to be the first phase of the project," Mulcahy said. "Our property is likely the best solution for affordable housing.
The WSSAP plan requires 20 percent of the housing meet affordable-housing requirements. Mulcahy said he has hired a firm that specializes in affordable housing to consult.
"There is a need for the entire range of housing in this market : rental, attainable and market rate," Mulcahy said.
Mulcahy said it would likely be two years before housing is built, but the timing largely depends on the city. The property would have to be annexed into city limits before it is developed.
"We have to develop something that will work today and be flexible in the future," Mulcahy said. "We're not coming in here with any grandiose plans of a Marabou or a Catamount."
Essentially they are doing "neighborhood development," Mulcahy said.
The Steamboat 700 developers have designed and built master planned communities in Nevada, including Summerlin and Green Valley. Their experience includes mixed-use projects, office buildings, business parks, industrial warehouses and retail centers.
Mulcahy said he began negotiating for the Brown property in October, 2005. As soon as the deal was finalized, Mulcahy began meeting with community leaders about Steamboat West.
"For the next 18 months, I will be meeting with nearly everyone in the community," Mulcahy said.
Steamboat 700 also took out a full-page ad in today's Steamboat Today to publish
"An open letter to the Steam-
boat Springs Community."
"Right now we're telling people who we are," Mulcahy said.
Routt County Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush said the purchase of the Brown property was good news.
"Routt County is very interested in collaborating with the new owners, and we look forward to working with them," she said.


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This is a compendium of K1000 knowledge that was sitting unused in the catacombs of head-fi. It was originally posted by krmathis and I thought I'd ressurect it here for everyone's benefit.
Original thread here. Main posts follow:
Here you find information, links to reviews, impressions, recommendations, and more for the AKG K1000 headphone.
I have been missing a central place for all this, so I decided to create one. Hope you find it useful.
Thanks to 'Richter Di' for his 'Everything about the K-1000 (K1000)' thread, which got me thinking about creating this thread.
The 'Other (non Head-Fi)' links are taken from this thread. Thanks!
The K1000 were introduced in 1989/1990, and were in production until late 2005. Apparently they were discontinued because the machines used to produce them were worn out.
A total number of around 11,000 units were produced.
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- Top-of-the-line, fully professional monitor headphones
- Totally open design
- Adjustable speakers for optimized personal sound
The K1000 are a unique design that is the equivalent of wearing a pair of loudspeakers on the head. The speaker capsule uses a unique, freely vibrating multilayer diaphragm driven by a newly developed, radially magnetized VLD (Ventilated Linear Dynamic) magnet system. Sitting in front of the ear, this dynamic transducer provides the best acoustic coverage factor. The earphones using no acoustically hard parts, the sound is absolutely free to develop in all its splendor. The speakers are acoustically finetuned in a computer-optimized process including time-energy distribution (Wigner distribution) measurements and made with advanced manufacturing techniques. The result is an unobstructed plane sound field in front of the ear that provides a personalized listening experience.
Technical specifications:
Type:Dynamic transducer w/VLD magnet Sensitivity:74 dB SPL/mW (free field) Frequency range:30 to 25,000 Hz Rated impedance:120 ohms THD: K2<=0.5% (200 Hz to 2 kHz) K2<=1% (100 to 200 Hz) Max. input power:1000 mW, equivalent to approx. 100 dB Cable:2.5 m (8 ft.) Connector:4-pin XLR Adapter:4-pin XLR to unterminated leads
Brochure (PDF, 234 KB)
User Manual (PDF, 1,16 MB)
Service documentation (PDF, 494 KB)
K1000 at the AKG website:
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Question to experienced K1000 owners
Which version of the AKG K1000 is the prefered one?
An Amp for 3 beast - K1000/HD800/HF2
Decide my next headphone purchase: T1 or K1000 or D7000
The battle royale in my head: can't decide between T1, HD800 and K1000
Ultrasones ED8 vs AKG K1000, lets see what you have to say
K1000 + Big Joe amplifier
Review: From Technics to Marantz (Amping K1000)
K1000 in bed?
AKG K1000 Competitors?
Review: From Technics to Marantz (Amping K1000)
AKG K1000 Amplifier (Airtight, WA5 & Millett 307A)
** 2009 **
I am in love! stax 404 and akg k1000
JH Audio JH13 PRO, AKG K1000 comparison thread
K1000, DX1000, SR200: Which is the victim?
K1000: a direct upgrade to the K601?
My slice of headphone listening heaven: I may have found an ideal amp for the AKG K1000
K1000 reminds you of what speakers?
Help: Amp for K1000
Can someone do a Sennheiser HD800 vs AKG K1000 review?
Let's flood AKG with emails so they will re make the K1000
HF-2 or HD800 or K1000: Make a Noob's Wallet Squeal
the BEST AKG K1000 system you have ever heard.
Sennheiser HD800 vs AKG K1000
K1000 Recable Guide
K1000 recable
A Question to K1000 Owners
Budget amplifier for AKG K1000
AKG K1000 Bass: decent or lacking?
AKG K1000 rear pad
AKG K1000: Is anyone living happily with the stock cable?
AKG K1000: Tube or Solid State?
AKG K1000 and sub $500 amp for more bass and accuracy
AKG K1000 early vs late production?
** 2008 **
AKG K1000 - Do you want another production run?
Listening to the AKG K1000 is just too serious.
k1000 w/ sub ???
AKG-K1000 headphones with low powered amp
Confused about the K1000 rolloff
K1000 vs OmegaII
If a K1000 runs off of speaker outputs, why not any headphones?
GS1k vs K1000
K1000/Shanling MC-30 night of indulgence
K1000 Myth? or Not
Why AKG K1000 selling in so high price?
K1000 vs Omega 2 vs W2002
Best amps for AKG K1000?
KING of all budget AKG K1000 amps
what balanced amp to drive k1000?
K1000 with Dual Micro Mono-Filament cable - less contact with conductor, more detail!
AKG K1000 - Possible return to production
Instructions for replacing K1000 cable
** 2007 **
K1000 Mega Meet In San Francisco -- 5/26/07
K1000 Room Impression Thread
Party at Neil's Orpheus/K1000 Meet Impressions
Everything about the K-1000 (K1000)
K1000/Air Tight... nothing can touch, but ...
The K1000 cured my hearing!
Old and new K1000 (!?)
AKG-K1000 What to Look For/What to Avoid
K1000 for amp?
K1000 Sonic Signature?
Ever any chance of the K1000 returning to production?
K1000 swivel-fi
Absolute best amps for the K1000?
k1000 owners club
AKG K1000 successor: Give me details!
Owners of both K1000 and electrostatics please give opinions
K1000 + Beta22 = wow (anyone compare b22 to other k1k amps?)
"Price DEFINITELY a factor" amp for AKG K1000
K1000 with First Watt F1 or F3?
AKG 1000 Amplification Advice
K1000: Upgrade your stock pigtail (on the cheap)?
Review: AKG K1000.
** 2006 **
K1000 news
K1000 - music running 24/7 = warmer sound , burn-in is real!
K1000 - Are they REALLY worth 2-3 times the price of K701?
K1000 vs. HE60/HE90
Life after AKG K1000...
Question about k1000 position
Experiment AKG K1000: Different sounds depending on production date?
Different versions of K1000??
My impressions: Orpheus he90, & My new K1000 rig and gs-1000
K1000 - 1 week later
Micro-Meet: When HE90 Met K1000
My K1000 journey (a blog)
If the K1000's are so awesome, why were they discontinued?
K1000 vs R10 ...
What is the most affordable decent amp for the akg k1000?
K1000 amps: First Watt F1 & Red Wine Audio Signature 30 (A mini-blog)
K1000 long journey I've settled on an amp finally!
Compact size amp for K1000?
Red Wine Audio Signature 30 (K1000)
Were the AKG1000 this popular when they were still in production?
Blacked out K1000: finally, a good looking mod. (56k warning!)
** 2005 **
AKG K1000 is going out of production!
AKG K1000 soon to be discontinued
AKG K1000 Discontinuation
I say the K1000 is THE best headphone for the money!!
K1000 and Sonic Impact T-AMP / 2
Oh Heck, I'll start it - AKG K 1000 Appreciation Thread
Why doesn't everyone here have AKG K1000?
Sony Qualia vs. AKG K1000
akg k1000 are the best in the village
Can anyone tell me the weakness of K1000?
K1000 - headphones never sounded better
Finally realized K1000 is what I really want and need
** 2004 **
R10 versus K1000 performance
K1000 Amp Survey
Sonic Impact Tripath amp-->AkG K1000?
OPERATION : K-1000 w/pics
Review: Sony R10 vs. AKG K1000 vs. Sony CD3000
How close are the HD650 to the K1000?
K1000 or Senn HE60
** 2003 **
AKGs K1000 and bass.
Help chooseing an upgrade path for K1000!
Newbie question: Why AKG K1000 needs a powerful amp?
REVIEW: AKG K1000 & Sophia Baby tube amp vs. HD580 & Sugden Headmaster
AKG K1000 and Conrad Johson CAV-50 -- a quick review
REVIEW: AKG K1000/Bottlehead Paramour/Foreplay
** 2002 **
Who's getting in on the K1000 sale? <- Headroom sold K1000's for $359
AKG K1000 or Stax?
Comparison of components for driving an AKG K1000 headphone
Got the K1000's... here's what I think
Got my AKG-K1000's today...
AKG K1000 Impedance and amplifier load
AKG-K1000 questions -- help out a poor newbie
The AKG-K1000/W100 headphone swap... Matt and Nick D's impressions
what are you using to drive akg-k1000
** 2001 **
COMPARISON: AKG K1000 vs. Stax Lamda Pro + SRM-1
REVIEW: AKG/SAC K1000 Initial Listening Notes
K1000 bass enhancement
AKG K1000 with subwoofer
K1000's with SAC amp: heaven on Earth!
Other (non Head-Fi):
Headphone Studio » Another K1000 review (Discussion with Jan Meier out of the year 2001!)
Enjoy the Music: K1000 review
Positive Feedback: K1000
6moons.com: AKG K-1000 dynamic earspeakers - World's best dynamic headphones?
AKG K-1000 follow-up report n0rh SE-9 integrated amplifier
6moons audio review: Stefan AudioArt Hard-wired AKG K-1000
AKG K1000 Headphones Review at onHeadphones.com
Headphone Reviews :: AKG K1000
Major thanks to all those who have created/contributed to the threads above, and to those linking me towards threads I had missed out of.
AKG K1000 Selector
Optional switch box, allowing you to toggle between the K1000 and a pair of stereo speakers.
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Quoted from AKG
The K1000 Selector has been designed specifically for connecting the K1000 to high quality hi-fi amplifiers with only one set of speaker terminals. The front panel provides a selector switch and dedicated output jack for the K1000. Two sets of four hard gold plated screw terminals on the rear panel allow you to connect your amplifier and a pair of speakers.
User Manual (PDF, 178 KB)
K1000 Selector at the AKG website:
K1000 Selector (Discontinued)
AKG BAP1000 Audiosphere
Optional audio processor and amplifier for the K1000.
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Quoted from AKG
The BAP1000 Audiosphere is a highly innovative product which for the first time provide a realistic auditory perspective when listening through headphones. The music no longer plays inside your head but seems to come from the room, as if you were listening to a real orchestra
Brochure (PDF 1.75 MB)
User Manual (PDF, 740 KB)
BAP1000 Audiosphere Selector at the AKG website:
BAP1000 Audiosphere (Discontinued)


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text: Digital technology has disrupted industry after industry, changing everything from the way we travel and communicate to the way we order food. But the financial services industry apparently hasn't gotten the memo. Financial advisors, in particular, remain stuck in a digital Stone Age, mired in inertia and short-term thinking. But here's


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How to Manage PestsUC Pest Management Guidelines
Bermudagrass Seed ProductionSpider MitesScientific Name: Tetranychus spp.(Reviewed 1/07, updated 4/10) In this Guideline: DESCRIPTION OF THE PESTSAdult mites are tiny (about 0.06 inch in length), have four pairs of legs, are greenish, pink, or cream colored, and have various-sized black spots on the body. Under warm conditions spider mites move rapidly within the colony area. Spider mites have four stages of development: (1) the egg; (2) a translucent, six-legged immature stage; (3) an eight-legged immature stage; and (4) the eight-legged adult stage. A generation may pass in as few as 5 to 7 days in midsummer or in a month during cool periods. Spider mites produce webbing that is often filled with cast skins, dust, and other debris. DAMAGEMite feeding results in the destruction of chlorophyll; leaves become pale, stippled and, in later stages of infestation, dry up and die. Loss of color is pronounced on the under surface of leaves before it becomes apparent on the upper side. Light infestations can be tolerated, but when heavy, can result in lowered seed yield. Examine leaf blades with a hand lens for spider mites. Frequently infestations include a mixture of spider mite species. MANAGEMENTBiological and cultural controls frequently keep spider mites at low levels. Monitor for spider mites and predators before treating. Biological Control The western predatory mite is the same size as spider mites but lacks spots and ranges in color from cream to amber red. It is available commercially, but research has not been done on the effectiveness of releasing these predators in bermudagrass. Sixspotted thrips and western flower thrips are also effective predators, but naturally occurring populations of these insects generally do not develop to high enough levels to provide significant control before damage has already taken place. Both species are tiny, slender insects about 1 mm or less in length. Sixspotted thrips has three dark spots on each forewing; western flower thrips ranges in color from clear lemon yellow to dark brown. (Pest thrips, Chirothrips species, can be distinguished from the beneficial species of thrips by their smaller size and black color.) Monitor western predatory mites and the two species of thrips to determine if they are present in the field and to calculate their relative population density in comparison with pest mites. Cultural Control Monitoring and Treatment Decisions
UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines:
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Writing WellDifferent Strokes for Different FolksWrite AnglesWhat happens if you have to cover two or more different subject areas in the same document? Which audience should you write for? If you try to satisfy everyone, you'll satisfy no one, so play the numbers and aim for the primary audience. Every area of study has its own way of looking at the world, and that is how it should be. For example, a musician and a nuclear physicist look at sound very differently; a chemist and a cook rarely regard a pot roast in the same light. To prove my point, here's the same topic as approached by writers in two different areas. The first writer is an historian; the second writer, a geologist. From the pen of the historian:
From the pen of the geologist: Author! Author!Concern for audience (and propriety) reached absurd heights during the Victorian era, when the author of Lady Gough's Book of Etiquette advised Victorians with a home library to avoid placing books by married male authors next to those by female authors, and vice versa.
As you can see, the same subject can vary greatly when written for a different audience. The first paragraph concentrates on the impact of an earthquake on one ancient city. The second paragraph, in contrast, centers on two ways to measure the impact of an earthquake. In the second passage, there's no mention of any specific human involvement, since the writer focuses on quantifying the experience. Border DisputesFurther, many types of writing blur the boundaries between curriculum areas. Henry David Thoreau's classic guide to good living, Walden, could be considered social science, humanities, and botany. The following excerpt might fall into all these categories and economics, too. How would you classify the passage?
Thoreau follows this balance sheet with a list of his income and a calculation of his profit. It's plain that the four types of writing—exposition, narration, argumentation, and description—still apply to writing across the curriculum. See? Writing across the curriculum isn't anything very new from what you've already learned. In addition, it's often a matter of format and vocabulary that shapes writing across the curriculum, not a different kind of writing. Let's look at techniques you can use as you write across the curriculum, starting with establishing a bond with your audience. One Size Doesn't Fit All!As you've learned, each subject area has its own specific writing style and slant; however, all subjects overlap to some degree. The following table shows some of the similarities and differences among the various curricula.
Mix 'n' MatchSo what types of writing will you be called on to produce? Here's the run-down on each subject area and the most common writing tasks:
Excerpted from The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Well © 2000 by Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D.. All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. Used by arrangement with Alpha Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. To order this book direct from the publisher, visit the Penguin USA website or call 1-800-253-6476. You can also purchase this book at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. |


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(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) - 2 January 2013 - ARTICLE 19 calls on the Kazakh authorities to launch a full and transparent investigation into the disappearance of a journalist who was poised to reveal information about corruption in the country. Tokbergen Abiyev went missing on 20 December, the evening before a press conference at which he claimed he would reveal sensational information about corruption. Abiyev made the claim in text messages prior to the event, which was being called "Corruptionist should be in prison."
"The disappearance of Abiyev has sent shock waves through the journalistic community. The Kazakh authorities must take all possible measures to address his disappearance. Anybody that is engaged in disclosing information of public importance must be able to do so without fear of repercussions. The Kazakh authorities must act now to show they truly care about the right to freedom expression" said Agnes Callamard, Executive Director of ARTICLE 19.
Tokbergen Abiyev is currently the head of the legal portal www.abiyev.kz, deputy president of the People's Anticorruption Committee, and head of the press club "The Alliance of Kazakhstan Mass Media Zakon i Pravosudiye." Abiyev had previously served as the editor-in-chief of Zakon i Pravosudiye, a newspaper that focused on corruption.
On the night of December 20, Abiyev went to the press club to get prepared for the press conference. An hour later he had a conversation with press club staffer, Andrey Taranov, and asked him to wait until he came back with press materials. During the night, both Abiyev's wife and Andrey Taranov tried unsuccessfully to reach him via mobile.
His disappearance was reported to the police on December 22. The investigation into the case of his disappearance is underway by the Interior Department of Almaty.
In 2008, then a chief editor of the Zakon i Pravosudiye newspaper, Tokbergen Abiyev was charged with giving a bribe to a financial police officer for "materials discrediting the judicial system" of Kazakhstan as reported by the financial police and sentenced to 3 years in prison. The name and title of the officer was never disclosed to the public.
In March 2007, another journalist for the newspaper, Oralgaisha Omarshanova went missing under mysterious circumstances after receiving a number of death threats by phone demanding that she stop her critical reporting. Over the course of the last five years, the investigation made a little progress, and while she is now presumed dead, her body has not been found.
ARTICLE 19 calls on the government of Kazakhstan to ensure the safety of journalists who engage in investigating and reporting issues of public importance.
ARTICLE 19 urges the Kazakh authorities without delay to implement the recommendations in the latest Joint Declaration of the four special mandates for protecting freedom of expression. In particular:
Investigations should lead to the identification and prosecution of all of those responsible for crimes against freedom of expression, including direct perpetrators and instigators, as well as those who conspire to commit, aid and abet, or cover up such crimes.
Investigations should be conducted in a transparent manner, subject to the need to avoid prejudice to the investigation.
The disappearance of Abiyev follows two cases in which journalists (Lukpan Akhmedyarov and Ularbek Baytalak) were attacked in response to their work.
ARTICLE 19 calls on Kazakhstan to make every effort to eliminate violence against journalists in Kazakhstan.


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Cheatcc says - "Ever since Sony announced the PlayStation 4, people have been inexplicably merciful to the Vita. I'm not sure if it's because gamers are secretly pulling for Sony's troubled handheld as if it were a character in Mighty Ducks 2, or if we're all just in a forgiving mood because Sony has a new flagship on the horizon. Either way, the mountains of Vita hatred have been replaced with cautious optimism. The unfortunate truth, though, is that very little has changed."
The Vita does textures and graphical effects like lighting that the PS2 could never do. It isnt as powerful as the PS3, but it's damn near close
He was referring to the fact it gets ps2 ports. Which makes no sense to me if anything it gets more ps3 ports than ps2 ports.
I wouldn't say it's close. I don't see the Vita achieving Last of Us graphics fidelity in the foreseeable future, if ever. It can certainly approximate the look and feel (i.e., art style) of a Killzone or Uncharted game, albeit at much reduced detail levels.
HD PS2 is the best description of the Vita, but now it needs games like those of the PS2
Yeah a handheld version of the best selling console in history is a win.
What's this guys problem?
except it doesn't have the games that made it the best selling console in history. In fact, the LACK of games is the problem.
Yeah, I'm not seeing the problem here. For the record, the highest-selling handheld of all time (the DS) was basically a portable SNES/N64, in the sense that it had a lot of ports from those systems and lots of its games felt like they came from that era of gaming. And the DS is awesome.
If the Vita is like the PS2 (both in terms of ports and the "feel" of its games), I'm not going to complain.
The Gameboy was a portable NES (in black and white, and color)
The Gameboy Advance was a portable SNES with slightly updated Mode 7 effects
The Nintendo DS is a portable N64 that is not as smoothed out visually(making it look closer to a PS1) but has the detailed backgrounds of PS1 games
The Nintendo 3DS is a portable Gamecube
The PSP is a portable PS1 that is very smoothed out
The PSVita is a portable HD PS2 with an increase in polygons, making it close to PS3 but not there exactly, thus making be essentially launch PS3 games
dats my take
Well...."Blind" is part of you're user name.....
OT. The vita is amazing. Definitely my favorite handheld thus far. I would be extremly happy if they released tons of ps2 games for the vita. Looking forward to many of the games for it in 2013. Soul sacrifice is right around the corner on the 30th..... Awesome!
I dunno why you are getting so many disagrees, it's not true HD, or full HD. It can only display a max resolution of 960 × 544 qHD. One quarter the resolution of full HD. So technically it isn't HD.
@BlindGuardian @TenkoTAiLS
There is no such thing as true hd or full hd. It is just a term made up by manufacturers to sell a product. OOOooooOhemGee fullz hd gotz to get it rites naoww cuzz mine didnt says it O.O
High definition starts at 920x576 +1 which people seem to have forgotten over the years. Which comes out to 414720px +1. The vitas lcd at 960x544 comes out at 522240. Well above the minimum for hd. So it definitely qualifies Whether you like it or not. Whether you can tell a difference or not, it still qualifies
So learn ya tech and stop trolling
The name BlindGuardian is a band name. I actually wouldn't have known that if it wasn't for Sacred 2, but I would recommend listening to the song on Youtube. Great song that they made just for the game. Some of their other music is good as well.
In all reality the ps3 is the best. If ps2 were the best id still be playing it and games wouldnt look like complete blocky crap. Ps4 will soon be the best.
Ps2 was the best for it's time, it had the best list of games ever. Ps3 did not match it, less variety(despite having alot). Ps4 might...we'll see...wouldn't be surprised looking at the launch line up already
The 3DS is probably more or less on par with a N64.
What is the argument this story is trying to make?
That's because it is. It's just a portable PS2, no wonder no one is buying the damn thing.
"or if we're all just in a forgiving mood". The hell are you talking about? The Vita is a beast of a handheld and is fantastic in so many ways. I own both a 3DS and Vita, and they're both wonderful, but I have to say I play my Vita a lot more than I do my 3DS.
This article is making it sound like the Vita was a disappointment. That's just complete idiocy. I think I can speak on this pretty well considering that I've been through just about every handheld since the original brick GameBoy. The Vita is no doubt my favorite handheld ever, shoot, it's one of my favorite consoles period.
since i've picked up Vita, i want every PS3 game on Vita because it's such a great system to hold and play.. plus the graphics are just amazing. it's like PS3 on the go. truly amazing console.
You are really stupid PSNinty.
They showed us a graph of the Vita's power, and it went something like this:
x-------------------------X-- ---X
PSP----------------------Vita --PS3
Anyone remember this...? (sorry if the graph is messed up. Anyway, point is, its very close to PS3, in power)
And also it's very underclocked right now...
I think he means when it comes to softaware and sales wich sadly i dont see the Vita comming even close.
Actually PSV and PS3 aren't that close, PSV polygons count is 133M polygon/s and PS3 is 333.3M million polygons/s and if we also take in count that PSV have half VRAM of PS3 we can say that PSV is as half as powerful as a PS3.
Thirty3Three failed to understand PSNintyGamer.
I think Thirty3Three ranked bottom at his schools.
Actually if Sony didn't screw up so bad with the ps vita. The vita could have been the only hand held console with the largest library of games ever launched. If ps vita could have played all ps1, ps2, psn, and remote ps3 game out the box like Sony some what promised it would have hundreds of games at it disposal.
There's so much hatred out there. Sony must be doing something right.
No you got it all wrong. ONLY SONY hate is because they are doing something right! SONY love is also because they are doing something right!
Microsoft hate is because they are wrong and evil. Microsoft love is because they are wrong and evil and have indoctrinated you.
N4G in a nutshell. - you're welcome.
I also teach Spanish and Home Ed.
What Sony does right: Gaming.
What Microsoft does right: Making money unapologetically off its customers.
Wow! Now here is a clearcut example of what we've been saying all along. Sony guys are such unbelievable hypocrites. Look at the agrees/disagrees here.
Sony gets some hate, so they're doing something right. MS gets a ton of hate, so wouldn't it stand to reason, then, that MS is doing even MORE right?
These apologists are such children.
Mustang, great point. +bubble.
Nobody even wants to muster up any energy to hate Microsoft. Instead, we disregard MS altogether. For there to be hate, one would have had to felt love at one point. There never was any love for Microsoft, just a short, fleeting moment in time when people enjoyed when MS used to be dominant. But that was for only HALF of the current generation. No one could feel loyalty for a company that hasn't done much for gaming (other than online for consoles), has no new IP's, and is greedy. Sony been dominant since 1996, with a slight hiccup earlier this gen.
So if Sony was 3rd place this gen, and is now creeping to FIRST place, then hell yeah--I'd definitely say Sony MUST be doing something right to make such a seemingly impossible comeback like that.
lol the agrees to disagrees on Gribble's comment compared to Mustang's is simply golden for anyone wanting to prove a point...
Uh...what? No it isn't. They aren't saying it has the massive library that it had, which was essentially the only thing that PS2 had going for it.
BTW, I have a Vita that I NEVER use. So if anyone delusional enough to think it's a worthwhile console to own, please contact me about purchasing.
You don't have a Vita. Stop with the illusion. If you don't like it then sell it and leave. No one cares about the hypocritical so called handheld that don't appreciate the little things. The many that have a Vita consider it worth while and will disagree with you in a heart beat.
"An HD PS2"?
Author, I have one thing to say... bullcrap. It plays PS3 AND PS4 games (that's what I call future proof), ya nimrod. No way it's near the power of a PS2 when it can play games of that magnitude.
i think he says it an hd ps2 is because these games
-metal gear solid hd collections
-final fantasy x and x-2 hd (upcoming)
and the rumored...
-jak and daxter hd collections
well all of these games are also coming to ps3 so that is.....
the ps3 is an hd ps2 too, lol
dont forget the ico and sotc hd collections too!
like you said this article is a... bull... lol ^_^
If the author thinks the Vita is an HD PS2 than what does he consider the 3DS than?
Actually if you think about it, this is really a compliment for the Vita. We all know how great the PS2 did, if he thinks the Vita is a PS2....i think Sony would love that comparison.
Correction: a portable PS2.
Now if it can only be displayed again on a regular TV.
PS Vita is a decent handheld. Personally I just use pcsx2 and rip my old ps2 games to play them in hd on my comp. I prefer that library over the current vita one but the vita is getting better games so you never know.
Haha nah(no disrespect to the ps2)....The vita is more of a portable ps3 than anything. The games built exclusively for the vita like gravity rush(of course), uncharted, ac liberation, and soul sacrifice look amazing. Ports like sly 4, need for speed, and psabr took a little of a downgrade but if they were made from scratch on the vita then they would no doubt look even better than they do now.
an HD ps2?! -_-
i dont know what are the full specs of ps2, so i cant say...
and i think the vita is still not in its full potential guys.. dont just judge it too early, let just say, compare uncharted 1 to uncharted 3 or last of us youll see the big difference right
besides the vita is still underclocked, its like a wild beast that are still bind in chains, unleash it and you will see...
i hope guerilla's vita game is the one that can do it ^_^
The Vita is to the PS3 as what the PSP is to the PS2. PSP displayed graphics near identical to the PS2, and it's somewhat the same with the Vita being close to the PS3, but not quite.
So what if it's a HD PS2? Which it isn't for the record, but it's portable. That's the whole idea, so it would be a portable ps2, except with completely different games and technology. I kind of just contradicted myself lol.
I think Vita would be a better proposition if it WAS a handheld PS2 with a nicer screen...what a library of games that would have been available on the go.
I remember when I had a PS2 and the idea of PSP was those same PS2 games being in my hand, and I loved the idea. Why would I not like it now?
Vita has games at levels that the top Phone games have not once come close to touching yet..... The fact its playing direct ports says a hell of a lot for a handheld.
It always easy to tell who actually owns and plays a Vita and who doesn't. This author clearly doesnt.
THIS! Hearing about the Vita lack of software is the biggest crock of shit and suprise suprise it's from the people who don't own one. It has games for every genre there is no excuse not to own one except if you're cheap as ####.


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"True Blood" is coming at you with another fang-tastic episode Sunday, July 24. We've got some preview clips to whet your appetite. Eric Northman receives a visit from Godric, his maker, but since we saw him burn up last season, we're assuming that's a dream. Godric wants Eric to feed on Sookie, by the way. Is Eric's subconscious trying to tell him something?
Meanwhile, Pam, fresh off her Marnie face-burning curse, goes to Bill for help. He initially turns her down and say she told her to stay away from Marnie, but something tells us Pam will not back off.
Finally, Hoyt and Jessica have a nice moment over saving Jason Stackhouse after he collapsed on the side of the road. But something is still weird and strained between them. We hope those two crazy kids work it out, they're our favorite couple on the show!
"True Blood" airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.


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