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Content courtesy ofThe Beneteau Sense 55 is a striking yacht not only because of her modern styling, but also because of everything she has that can't be seen from the dock. First of all is her comfort -- made possible because of her wide beam and luxurious lounging platforms in her huge cockpit. Second is her ease of handling -- thanks to Beneteau using the latest equipment and deploying it so expertly around the cockpit that she can be easily handled by virtually any weekend warrior. Finally is her room below -- a huge salon, galley with 14 linear feet of counter space, and three staterooms each with their own double bed and en suite head. But that is only the beginning of the story of this remarkable vessel.
Key Features
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Mission Statement
Beneteau designed the Sense 55 to appeal to a wide range of boaters -- not just sailors -- who would like to do serious cruising as well as partake in local club activities in a large and elegant yacht. We think the Sense 55 should appeal to baby boomers who have enjoyed 30 to 40 years of sailing but are thinking that it is now time to switch to power. She is also designed to attract powerboaters who would like the low operating costs and low maintenance requirements of a sailboat – without giving up their creature comforts.By building in easy sail-handling, simple systems, and a joystick docking control system, boaters can have the confidence of being able to single-hand the Sense 55 if need be...or, lavishly entertain a large party.
She's An Exciting Breed
Sailboat design has been going through a major revolution since the late eighties, in large part because of the innovating thinking at Beneteau. Beneteau's hull shapes, interiors and on-deck layouts are nothing like sailboats were when I was a kid. This is not your father's sailboat…With the Sense 55 Beneteau's designers have virtually eliminated all of the hard chores of sailing and effectively eliminated most of the objections people might have to owning a large sailboat. By making the boat beamy she has the room of a powerboat. By putting lots of hatches and windows in her topsides she is bright and airy below. And most importantly, by not trying to squeeze out every last knot of speed possible under sail, her owners do not have to struggle with large, unruly sails -- which is the biggest objection most older boaters have with sailing.
Innovative Cockpit.
Comfort First.
The main focus of any sailboat is its cockpit. That is not only where the steering and line handling takes place, but it is also where a family and guests want to enjoy their day on the water. The cockpit should be a comfortable place to sit -- or lounge -- to experience the thrill of sailing and the Sense 55 is about as comfortable as it gets.
The deck and seats are covered in teak. This standard teak treatment extends out onto the integral swim platform which is another focal point of the boat. The transom retracts into her hull which means there is nothing to climb over to reach the swim platform and it becomes one with the cockpit. Our test boat had the optional powered cockpit table which moves up for dining, down to be a cocktail table, and even further down to provide a platform for cushions to make a huge and luxurious lounging area. The standard table goes the same places, only manually.
Big Wheels.
The Sense 55 comes standard with two wheels and two binnacles each with a large compass. Two wheels provide more comfort and better visibility no matter if the skipper likes to sail from windward or leeward. And a companion can sit in the opposite forward-facing seat (with comfortable seatback cushions) to help with piloting and stay part of the action.
No Helm Hogs Here.
Because the bench seats are so wide behind each wheel two adults (or one adult and two children) can sit behind each of them. This is an ideal place to teach someone how to sail. It is also a way to let guests enjoy steering while the skipper keeps an eye on things from the other helm.When at dock or at anchor, the cockpit can be converted into a huge open deck for sun bathing or a cocktail party. This is made possible by a drop-transom and lift-away helm seats. A five-step swim ladder and a cockpit shower makes the stern of the Sense 55 nothing short of a moveable teak beach.
The Composite Arch and Dodger
Every sailboat that does any serious cruising should have a dodger and the Sense 55 has an optional one that has been carefully designed for the boat. It is supported by a standard composite arch which serves several other purposes as well. The main sheet blocks are affixed to the top and below it are housed cockpit lights and two stereo speakers. By having the main sheet blocks on top of the arch rather than on the coach roof or in the cockpit several potential problems are solved. When tacking the blocks and sheets are kept out of the cockpit and away from everything, which eliminates something to trip over. The mainsheet is led to the base of the mast and then back through the channels under the deck to the starboard brace of cam cleats and the self-tailing winch.
Important Cockpit "Lockers"
By carrying most of the beam of the Sense 55 back to the transom, its designers have created not only a huge cockpit, but also two very large compartments below the seating, coamings and side decks. In traditional cruiser/racers of this size the space is used for cramped cabins for the owner and navigator. In the Sense 55 the space is used for critical storage. Access is under the cockpit seats.
The Lazzerette.
To starboard is the sail locker. Since most owners' do not need anything more than a small, emergency back-up headsail, most of the room in this locker is free to use for other purposes. One function is to give access to the starboard side of the engine which sits on the centerline just below the cockpit deck. The second is to store the cushions for the cockpit. A third might be to house a rolled up inflatable used as the yacht's tender. It's large enough for a bicycle or two. In all respects, this is the ship's lazerette.
Crew Quarters.
To port is an equally large compartment that as an option can be fitted with a single berth. A hinged plexiglass window has been thoughtfully placed under the lip of the cockpit seat to provide ambient light and air into this space. In addition there is an opening portlight. If this space is not used for crew, then it provides even more storage for water toys, gear and optional equipment.
The Interior
Let There Be Light.
Going down below was a new experience for an old sailor like me. On conventional sailboats one would normally have a long climb down into a dark cavern. On the Sense 55, it's just three easy steps down to a huge, bright salon. What a breath of fresh air!
Leather covered hand rails flank the companionway. Once "below" it seemed as if I was surrounded by glass. There are five hatches in the 6'6" (1.98 m) overhead, long windows in the sides of the coach roof port and starboard, and there are even large windows in the aft bulkhead facing the cockpit with opening portlights. (What a great place for windows on a sailboat -- the crew below can easily see what is going on in the cockpit and vice versa.)
More Light.
Innovative glass panels on the top of the salon's forward bulkheads, port and starboard, allow natural light into the salon and galley from the guest staterooms forward. In the hull side there is a large portlight, port and starboard, letting in even more light and allowing seated guests to see outside. Light comes in from five of the six sides of the salon and galley.
Adding to the open, bright effect is the Fruitwood Alpi joinery, lacquered white cabinets, and the light-colored vinyl coverings on bulkheads and the overhead. The cabin sole is covered in a light oak wood laminate. In short there are no dark woods or fabrics to soak up light, rather every surface reflects it. There is never enough storage space on any boat no matter how large, but Beneteau has worked hard to provide access to every bit of space possible. All bulkheads have cabinets, and even little spaces have sliding doors so that small items can be stowed. Opening portlights in the windows on three sides let a breeze in as do the overhead hatches which all have screens.
The U-shaped settee to port seats four or five people. The table has a high-low adjustment as standard. Across the aisle is an island for the galley which also contains a fold-out bench seat for dining. With this seat sprung open six people can be comfortably seated for dinner. In the lowest position it makes a platform for a filler cushion turning this settee into another double bed. (Which means four couples have berths in a pinch.) Our test vessel had the optional powered table which moved up and down at the touch of a button.
Let There Be A Galley.
The ship's chef will appreciate the 8' (2.4 m) long galley counter stretching along the starboard side of the salon, plus nearly 3' (.9 m) of working counter along the aft bulkhead. Add in the 3'6" (1.06 m) of counter space on the "island" amidships and the galley with covers on the stove top has a total of over 14' (4.26 m) of linear working counter space.
The galley comes standard with a two burner gas cook top and oven below. With the addition of an optional generator an electric stove top and oven can be installed. Forward are two rectangular sinks, which are a Beneteau signature feature. One has an optional garbage disposal. The counter top is made of a special resin material that has an attractive grey color. Overhead is indirect LED lighting behind the cupboards. There are places for both an optional dishwasher and microwave.
Designed for Sailing.
By laying out the galley this way instead of a more traditional U-shape, two or even three people can work at the same time on food prep or clean-up. This is an important feature of this boat both for entertaining and for cruising. The island has been carefully placed opposite the stove top and oven so when on starboard tack the cook will have support. This is a feature not possible with a conventional U-shaped galley which typically can only handle one cook at a time.
Forward Stateroom – The Master.
There is a long passageway with headroom that we measured at 6'8" (2.03 m) from the salon to the forward cabin. Here we find a diamond-shaped double bed nestled in the bow. Because the stem of the Sense 55 is nearly plumb there are no long overhangs forward that waste interior space. Headroom is 6'4"(1.94 m). Large portlights bring in light as does the overhead opening hatch. There are two large storage drawers under the bed and there is even a shoe locker under the two hanging lockers. The widest part of the bed is 5'7" (1.7 m), the narrowest is at the foot where it is 3'10" (1.17 m) and it is 6'8" (2.03 m) from head to foot.
To port is a desk/vanity covered in optional leather. A seat comes standard, something that will prove handy when putting on shoes and socks. Aft is a split head which couples like because it permits them both to get ready at the same time. To port is a good-sized shower stall with 6'4" (1.97 m) headroom. To starboard is the water closet with toilet and sink.
Guest Staterooms.
Just forward of the salon and galley are port and starboard guest staterooms with en suite heads. These cabins are virtually identical. Both are entered through pocket doors that save room, by requiring no deck space to open. Both have 6'6" (1.97 m) head room, both have large portlights and opening hatches overhead. The heads have a toilet, sink, and faucet that doubles as a shower wand for the wet head.
These staterooms have double beds that are 6'7" (2 m) long, 5'1" (1.56 m) wide at the head and 3'3" (1 m) wide at the foot. There is a single hanging locker, storage under the bed and cubbies in each of these staterooms.
These staterooms are obviously a bit tight, but that is because of the double beds. Every boat is a compromise, and this is that place on the Sense 55 for one – but it is the preferred sleeping arrangement of most cruising couples who plan to be on the hook by night fall. Nevertheless the cabins are comfortable – and private. The most important thing is that Beneteau was able to fit three en suite staterooms in a 55' sailboat.
"Dock & Go"
When it comes to getting underway in the Sense 55, she's yet again, not your father's sailboat. The 55 I tested had the optional Yanmar "Dock & Go" joystick and software. The Yanmar "Dock & Go" propulsion system connects a diesel pod drive unit with a bow thruster through a black box and it's all controlled by a joystick. The "dock committee" isn't going to like this little option because it eliminates those panicked docking situations that keep them amused when the fleet is returning to their slips. With "Dock & Go" skippers can make the boat go sideways, turn in its own length, and thread through tight marinas and into narrow slips. I think it is the best thing to hit the sailing world since the invention of the roller-furling jib.
Once underway, the next step is to get her sailing. Our test boat was equipped with the standard full-batten mainsail with lazy jacks and a roller furling headsail with 105% overlap. The Sense 55 is intended to be sailed with this rig and a large genoa will probably not make her go much faster in anything other than very light winds. (In which case most sailors use their engine in any case, particularly when going to windward.) An asymmetrical spinnaker is an option and the boat is rigged for a spinnaker pole and topping lift. There is a tang on the stem for the tack. I suspect that most Sense 55 owners will not go with the spinnaker unless they do club racing.
Standard deck hardware includes two H60.2 STC genoa self-tailing winches within easy reach of either helm and two general purpose self-tailing winches (H46.2 STC to starboard, H50.2 STC to port) mounted forward on the combing for halyards and other controls. All lines and halyards are led back to the cockpit to cam cleats except the topping lift. This set-up means that only one crew is needed. (And he could be the skipper!) Because the winches are self-tailing and because the halyards are run back to the cockpit one person can manage all of the string pulling. This is all standard on the 55. The optional equipment we had on the test boat included four powered self-tailing winches, all with two buttons for two speeds – fast and slow. With this equipment the mainsail could be raised and trimmed, and the headsail could be unfurled and sheeted home by the touch of a button. Almost anyone can do it.
Under Sail
Beneteau offers two different keels for the Sense 55: the "deep draft" one draws 7'10" (2.39 m) and weighs 10,803 lbs. (4,900 kgs.); and the "shallow draft" one draws 6'1" (1.85 m) and weighs 12,125 lbs. (5,500 kgs.). Since we were sailing on the Chesapeake Bay it is no surprise that our boat was fitted with the "shallow draft" keel. On test day the water was flat and the winds started off very light. Thankfully as the day progressed the breeze slowly built up until we had about 10 to 13 knots of true wind. She sailed along at a respectable 6 to 7 knots when we were on a beam reach to close reach. But when we hardened up she picked up speed, hitting 9 knots at one point when close-hauled and the wind freshened.
As seen in the photos and our video her angle of heel when beating to windward was not at all excessive and she was quite comfortable on all points of sail. Could I have made her go faster? Sure. There is no substitute for spending lots of time on a boat getting to know her, and this was my first time on the boat. Overall, I was quite happy with her performance on our test day.
We have all met people who as guests on boats don't like much heel, and others who are not happy until the rail is awash. The Sense 55 was designed to perform best when heeling about 10 to 12-degrees, and that is where she should be sailed. This is also close to the edge where she is most comfortable from the standpoint of guests aboard except the most salty. On the other hand, her twin rudders assure that steering is never compromised even by excessive angles of heel.
I found her to be a pleasure under motor, which is the way a lot of cruising sailors get around in the light stuff anyway. And in a fresh breeze dead to windward it is nice to know that she has a 75-hp diesel engine and a three-bladed prop to drive into wind and waves. Under full power I recorded 10 knots wide open throttle which is slightly beyond her theoretical hull speed. We did not measure her fuel burn. As mentioned above, depending on conditions, I would run her at about 8 knots under power which should be fairly efficient. She carries 110 gallons (415 L) of fuel and an optional 110 gallon (415 L) fuel tank is available.
Going Forward
Going from the cockpit forward there are the hand holds on the aft edge of the dodger arch to help one to the side deck. Once there, the deck forward is as clean and uncluttered as any. Stainless steel hand holds are recessed into the outboard edge of the coach roof nearly until it reaches the waist of the vessel. All halyards, the topping lift, pole controls, down haul and reefing lines are expertly directed under the deck in dedicated tubes that emerge to a row of labeled cam cleats forward of the self-tailing winches. All hatches are in-set flush with the deck. In other words there is virtually nothing to trip over or on which to stub a toe.
Outboard there is a teak toe rail the length of the boat and a double stainless steel lifeline that runs to the bow pulpit. About the only things protruding from the deck are the block for the jib sheet lead and track for the optional self-tending jib forward of the mast.
At the Bow
At the stem there is an anchor davit with twin rollers for two anchors. Our boat was fitted with one plow anchor and its chain was run back to a standard 1500 W windlass with chain pipe. Abaft the windlass is a sizable hatch which opens with a gas-assisted strut. Below is a stainless steel ladder and locker that is large enough for a crewman to work. This is an important compartment because it is large enough to house fenders, lines and the optional asymmetrical spinnaker. Most important it provides access to the chain locker to sort out any tangles.
Her Rig
Her masthead is 78'5" (23.91 m) high, creating a high-aspect ratio, which is one of the factors contributing to her good up-wind performance with a 105% headsail and a fully-battened main. The mast is stepped on deck which eliminates problems of leaks below to say nothing of the room lost. It is supported by twin spreaders, a bridle backstay and conventional standing wire rigging which is tightened by open turnbuckles. Upper and lower shrouds attached together to chainplates at the rail. A forestay and chainplate is optional for those who might want to rig a staysail.
The boom is 20'10" (6.35 m) long and comes equipped with lazy jacks and a lazy bag that takes virtually all of the work out of dousing the mainsail and packing it away. An optional roller-furling main in the mast is available and makes handling the main even easier; however, this is another compromise of ease over speed and one I'm not sure I would make. I like supporting the main on the foot and I like the full battens which can't be used with a furling mainsail. There is an aluminum boom vang, which like virtually everything about this rig, is controlled from the cockpit.
Keel Options.
The Sense 55 displaces 40,918 lbs. (18,560 kgs.) when light. Her stability comes not only from the weight and depth of her cast iron keels, but also from the tremendous form stability she gets from her considerable beam and canoe hull shape. This is why Beneteau is able to offer the 55 with a "shallow draft" keel that draws 6'1" (1.85 m) and weighs 12,125 lbs. (5,500 kgs.) That makes cruising in many places around the world – such as the eastern Baltic, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Bahamas – easier. (The deep keel version draws 7'10" (2.39 m) and weighs 10,803 lbs. (4,900 kgs.)
Twin Rudders
Because of her robust beam and because nearly all of it is carried right back to the transom, the Sense 55 has two moderately deep rudders canted outward from her buttocks, port and starboard, rather than one very deep rudder on the centerline. One of the rudders is able to stay fully submerged at even the most extreme angles of heel. For years ocean racing sailboats have proven the desirability of this approach. An added advantage is better controllability at low speeds under power.
The Disappearing Companionway Hatch
Push Button Sailing
The Headsail.
Sailors have also benefited from advances in headsail design for cruising boats over the years. Gone are the days of giant genoas, overlapping the mast, covering 150% of the fore triangle. Across the board, sails are easier to handle, but the Sense 55 has taken full advantage of the available design trends and equipment to make it even easier. On our test boat was a 105% headsail on a roller-furling drum. This jib is 845 sq. ft. (78.5 sq. m).
The Mainsail.
The mainsail on our test boat had a slightly rounded leech and kept a productive sail shape throughout our test thanks to the full battens. When we doused the main, lazy jacks caught the sail and it fell easily into the lazy bag except for the last few feet of the head. Integral sail ties on the lazy bag made securing it an easy one-person job. The sail area of the main is 796 sq. ft. (74 sq. m).
From out on deck, or down below; underway or at anchor, the Beneteau Sense 55 has something for everybody. Beneteau has the experience and expertise – along with brilliant business savvy – to add a lot of value to the boats it builds. Traditional-minded old salts might not understand the utility and functional beauty of the Sense 55, but I invite them to look long and hard and perhaps the light bulb will go on.As far as how far to go with the options, it is simply a matter of matching the intended use and geography to the option list. I personally would recommend going with power winches, the "Dock & Go" joystick, autopilot, and chartplotters. These four options take the stress and work out of boat handling, and allow anyone with even a minimum amount of experience to easily handle this 55-footer.
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Test Results
Test Under Sail
Test Power: 1 x 75-hp Yanmar POD 120 Diesel
Note: Sailboat performance is contingent on many factors beyond the scope of our simple sailing exercise. Nevertheless, the speeds recorded here at different points of sail can give a relative indication of the boat's performance in the conditions identified and with the crew involved.


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Juan Pablo Galavis: Gays Shouldn't Be on 'The Bachelor'
UPDATE: Read the apology that Juan Pablo released.
Juan Pablo Galavis isn't coy about sharing his opinion on having a gay or bisexual on The Bachelor.
"No, just 'cause I respect them but, honestly, I don't think it's a good example for kids to watch that on TV. It's hard, it's hard, it's a very thin line," the 32-year-old Bachelor star shared to The TV Page.
"There's this thing about gay people — it seems to me, I don't know if I'm mistaken or not — I have a lot of friends like that, but they're more pervert in a sense. Too me, the show would be too strong, too hard to watch on TV," Juan added.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian military official who is being sent back to New Zealand to face sexual assault and burglary charges will no longer be protected by diplomatic immunity, New Zealand officials confirmed Thursday.
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Murray McCully said in an email that his Malaysian counterpart had told him Malaysia was now willing to waive the man's right to immunity, after invoking it in May to bring him home. McCully said a date hasn't been finalized for the military official to return, although it's likely to be "days, not weeks."
Without diplomatic protection, the official faces immediate arrest upon his arrival in New Zealand after a court earlier issued a warrant for his arrest.
The official was working at Malaysia's embassy in Wellington when he was detained on May 9. He claimed diplomatic immunity and returned home on May 22.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Second Warrant Officer Muhammad Rizalman Ismail will return to Wellington "to assist in the investigation" there.
It said Foreign Minister Anifah Aman conveyed the decision to New Zealand, and that Malaysia has "complete faith in the New Zealand legal system."
McCully welcomed the announcement.
"I want to convey my thanks to the Malaysian government for this very welcome development which underlines the good faith and integrity with which they have approached this issue," he said in a statement.
"It must be noted that the accused has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty and deserves the right to a fair trial," he said.
Anifah said Muhammad Rizalman had worked at the Malaysian High Commission in Wellington for the past year as a defense staff assistant when he was detained for allegedly following a 21-year-old woman home and assaulting her. He was charged with burglary and assault with the intent to rape, each of which carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said after the official returned home that it was New Zealand's "very strong preference" the man face trial in New Zealand.
Officials from both countries said the man was not being formally extradited.
The 1961 Vienna Convention spells out the special protections afforded to diplomats and their embassy staff. Diplomats enjoy full immunity from local laws; staff are immune from criminal prosecution but not from certain civil matters.
The home country can choose to waive immunity in any particular case, and diplomats and their staff can face legal sanctions when they return home.
The United Nations says the convention reflects practice from the earliest historical times, when an envoy was assured safe passage in order to negotiate a truce or settle a squabble. These days, the UN says, the protections allow embassies to act without fear of local harassment or coercion.


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Color Direction: Neon Yellow
For some people, neon may scream "the 80s," but fluorescent shades are making a comeback, especially when they're paired with natural wood or other organic materials. A small dose of neon yellow can add vim and vigor to any room, giving it a bright, modern, and energizing feel.
1. Neon Shower Curtain from Cafe Press, $57.99.
2. Macrame Air Plant Planter from ThriftedandMade, $28.
3. Ceiling Lamp Modern Lighting Fixture from CozyTraditions, $59.
4. Neon Yellow Spot Linen Cushion from September Design, $66.03.
5. Neon Yellow Bunny Rabbit Lamp from Molly-Meg, £32.
6. Custom Hanging Lamp with Color Cord from EarthSeaWarrior, $65.
7. Fruit Bowl Totem VIII from Titiribi, $70.
8. Mini Treasure Pot from WindandWillowHome, $10.
9. Room Essentials Jersey Sheet Set in Quarrion Yellow from Target, $19.99
10. Baggu Loop Keychain, $16.
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At the height of the nation's snowboard craze, Rod Rice was a so-called blazin' raisin — an older dude who loved to bomb the slopes at breakneck speeds.
That is, until he wiped out and dislocated his shoulder on a trip to Canada. The 65-year-old engineer still loves to carve fresh powder, but now he does it on a pair of extra-wide skis.
"I'm not planning on going back to snowboarding," said the Lakewood grandfather.
Once the king of the mountain, snowboarding is on the down slope.
The rage that transformed the nation's ski resorts and planted such terms as "jib," "face plant" and "biff" into America's lexicon is cooling off partly because many older riders are shifting to new, easier-to-ride skis to preserve their aging bodies.
Sales of snowboards and snowboard equipment have slipped 21% over the last four years, while sales of skis have climbed 3% in the same period, according to SnowSports Industries America, a trade group that tracks the $3.5-billion snow sports and apparel industry.


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Flowing by design
JMU-RMH Collaborative creates wetlands at new hospital
By Chris Bolgiano
"We've never actually seen it wet," says Nicolas Jaramillo ('09), standing in the wetland he helped create on the construction site of the new Rockingham Memorial Hospital. "But this is the lowest place on the property," explains project partner Bonnie Tang ('09), "so this is where the water wants to flow." The intensely green grass along this low swath of land between rolling brown hills testifies to the subsurface seepage of moisture in an unusually dry year. This flow is the headwaters of the stream known as Pleasant Run.
Guided by Wayne Teel, integrated science and technology professor, and supported by the JMU-RMH Collaborative, Jaramillo and Tang designed a five-acre wooded wetland to filter water flowing from the new hospital grounds into Pleasant Run (and ultimately into the Chesapeake Bay). The integrated science and technology students' project will be a special area of natural beauty at Virginia's first hospital certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system.
Projects with mutual benefit
Established in early 2007, the JMU-RMH Collaborative aims to expand the century-long relationship between the two institutions by building networks for communication and development of shared initiatives. As the collaborative celebrated its second birthday in April, Dean of the College of Integrated Science and Technology (and collaborative leader) Sharon Lovell counted some 20 new projects to be discussed.
"And those are just the ones we know about," she says. "We have no formal submission procedures or any oversight; we're strictly a facilitative body. We try to pave the way for people to move forward with joint projects that benefit students, faculty members, the hospital and the community."
Paving is an apt metaphor for Lovell but it's the source of a problem at the new RMH site. The original 254-acre farm is being transformed into an intensively human-dominated landscape. Rain running off roofs, parking lots and other impermeable surfaces will carry a wide variety of pollutants and sediments into Pleasant Run. A downstream segment of Pleasant Run is already on the state's list of "impaired" streams, due mainly to bacteria from livestock manure, so water quality is a crucial issue.
Planning for water flow
Two existing farm ponds and two new ponds that were built to contain runoff from soil exposed by construction had to be woven into the plan for water flow through the wetland. Sewer, water and gas lines running beneath the low area, plus sewer system manhole covers at surface level, further complicated the challenge of directing water flow. Jaramillo and Tang designed two long humps of earth, called berms, at right angles to the water flow to mimic a natural stream meander and to slow the velocity of the water.
"The most important thing," Teel says, "is slowing the water to reduce flooding impact and prevent erosion." At about 15 inches high, the berms were kept low enough to allow exceptionally heavy rains—during hurricanes, for example—to simply flow over them rather than rush around the berm ends, digging gullies in the process.
"It took many months of surveying, mapping, planning and communicating with everyone," Tang explains, "and then the berms were built in a week. It was very gratifying to see a physical result."
Jaramillo and Tang also contracted with a local company to plant more than 400 trees and shrubs. Because of low rainfall and soil type, they selected native species that can handle dry as well as wet conditions rather than wetland plants only. "RMH funded the work, and we minimized the cost of everything so we could maximize the number of plants we could get," says Tang. Plant roots hold soil against the erosive force of water, giving the soil time to absorb and break down pollutants.
"What we didn't expect," says Jaramillo, "was how heavily the deer would browse the plants. Replanting might be necessary, and we're investigating a solar powered electric deer fence. Once the plants are established, though, little to no wetland maintenance will be necessary."
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Debra Thompson, RMH associate director for communication, says, "We're committed to monitoring the wetland and doing what's needed to ensure that it thrives. Our long-term vision is to create a beautiful park-like setting with trails that offer a unique wellness opportunity for patients, visitors and the entire community."
To complement the planned trails, Jaramillo and Tang considered aesthetics in choosing plants. Redbud trees and several varieties of dogwoods will enhance springtime; iris, marsh marigold, cardinal flower, great blue lobelia and other wildflowers will bloom throughout summer. Witch hazel bushes will add yellow blooms to fall foliage, and holly trees will enliven winter with red berries. Most of the plants selected will attract insects and birds to their flowers or fruits. "One of our goals was to attract native wildlife, especially birds," Tang says. Canada geese and mallards preening on one of the ponds seemed happy to oblige.
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|2008-10-10, 01:31
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Naruto would have less to worry about for one. Two, he might have died because os many times Sasuke saved him. Different events in the anime would happen and during the story he may be weaker or stronger or the same as he currently is in the manga/story. But personally I think Naurto would have alot less trouble to deal with and his journey to be Hokage would be easier.
|2008-10-10, 01:49
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What a stupid thread... I mean first the topic is completly uslefull and that sh*t about Saske makes me think that there would'nt be any story's continuation after Akatski is it wasn't of saske himself lol
The thread could be about "Why is Oro still alive??" or "What if kakashi was dead?" Completly pointless as well.
Btw Saske and his relation with Naruto is the whole point of this story's essence. Be patient and withness or just shut it when you don't even now what your talking about!
|2008-10-10, 02:28
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Checking the posts, this looks like a thread deserving the attention of late night drinkers. And, even though the thread might not look so bad, when it was created 2 years ago, right now, the questions are meaningless, unless the person in question, Sasuke, were to be changed with Naruto. That way, the losses as well as the wins would be quite forgettable.
|2008-10-13, 16:41
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You just took the words right out of my mouth...
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|2008-10-14, 09:56
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If Sasuke died, Orochimaru would be boned. He'd end up just like Medusa from Soul Eater, mooching off his enemies to overcome an even stronger enemy(enlisting Konoha's aid to root out and destroy Akatsuki).
And you know what, Orochimaru would probably play a much better villain than he is now, plotting out when to strike both his adversaries at their weakest point to reap all the reward.
We'd end up with a situation very much in resemblance to PoTC: Dead Man's Chest with everyone constantly trying to out-whit each other. It would actually fit the ninja motif quite well when you think about it...
Too bad Sasuke had to steal Oro's thunder... and disgrace it by being so uncoordinated in his motives.
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I'd have fallen off my chair, rolled into the fetal position, and cackled like a homosexual wizard on heroine.
I'd probably actually respect Itachi as well.
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|2008-10-15, 03:29
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If Sasuke would have died, I'd have killed Kisame and be the weilder of Samehada now. Of course I would have killed Karin and then I would have become a bounty hunter together with Yuugo or we would have joined Akatsuki - why not?
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|2008-10-21, 13:32
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Well, if Sasuke had died,m there wouldn't be much of a storyline. Either that, or we'd actually get to see more of the Naruto Univrese(that would be fantastic!!).
The effects vary depending on when he did:
If Haku killed him, Naruto would be really emo for a while, but would eventually learn Chidori. And Sai would've been introduced earlier, and might *gasp* even be likeable!!
Against Gaara, more or less the same as the Haku incident, only Naruto wouldn't have a reason to learn Chidori.
Against Orochimaru, Oro would be the most badassed villan of all time. 'Nuff said.
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If Sasuke would have died.Oh my he has been almost killed too many times.
Just off the top of my head, Sasukes avoids death or is saved/sparred.
1.Naruto holds back and doesn't kill Sasuke at the water fall and makes dumb fans think he lost.
2.Itachi lets his brother kill him cause he's sick,or just to stupid to figure out a better solution .
3.Danzo would have killed Sasuke,but stupid Karin got in the way.
4. B could have killed Sasuke twice in one fight but Sasukes friends save him.Stupid
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New Delhi, Nov 28: The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday made it clear that it will propose the suspension of IOA in its Executive Board Meeting early next month if the upcoming IOA elections are held under the government's Sports Code, a development which has put the controversial polls under a cloud.
In a letter written by IOC Director General Christophe de Kepper to IOA acting chief V K Malhotra, the world body rejected IOA's request to send an international delegation to resolve the issue and threatened to intiate the process of suspending the Indian sports body.
The world body reiterated its directive to the IOA as expressed in its letter on November 23 to present its position to the IOC by November 30 or face suspension.
IOC in its earlier letter -- that was signed by its chief Jacques Rogge and Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Ahmad Al Sabah -- had warned that India would be suspended if the December 5 elections are held under the government's Sports Code and not under the Olympic Charter.
Malhotra, in a reply to IOC's November 23 letter, had requested the world body to send a delegation to India to resolve the issue.
"... the IOC and OCA will not send delegates to India at this stage. From your letter of 26 November, we came to the conclusion that the IOA and the Government authorities are unable to rectify the situation in order for the IOA elections to be conducted in line with the Olympic Charter and the IOA Constitution, as required by the IOC," the latest IOC letter said.
"In view of the above, it is hereby confirmed that a proposal for suspension of the IOA will be presented to the IOC Executive Board at its next meeting on 4-5 December 2012, based on Rules 27.9 and 59.1.4 of the Olympic Charter," the letter said.
"As mentioned in the IOC/OCA letter of 23 November, the IOA is invited to provide all necessary explanations and to present its position in writing to the IOC no later than 30 November 2012," it said.
The IOC slammed the IOA for continuing with the election process despite its clear communication that such a poll will not be recognised by it and the OCA.
"It is therefore extremely surprising and - once again contradictory - that you continue to move ahead with the IOA's election process. The IOA and OCA have already made it clear that such 'election process' - if it is held - will not be recognised by the IOC and OCA," said the letter whose copies were marked for Rogge and Al Sabah.
"It was indeed clearly mentioned (in the IOC/OCA letter of 23 November) that a proposal for suspension of IOA would be submitted to the next IOC Executive Board meeting on 4-5 December 2012 if the situation is not rectified with immediate effect and the IOC is given clear and written guarantees to ensure that the IOA's elections can be held strictly on the basis of the Olympic Charter and the IOA's constitution.
"Your letter does not, unfortunately, provide us with these guarantees but invite for an IOC/OCA delegation to come to India while you continue to move ahead with an 'election process'," the letter said.
The world body also came down hard on the IOA and the Sports Ministry for failing to resolve the issue for more than two years.
"... the issues at hand have been discussed for more than two years and have unfortunately not been resolved adequately by the Government authorities and the IOA in spite of all the efforts made by the IOC to express a clear position and make concrete proposals to overcome this situation.
"The IOC invited IOA and Government representatives to a meeting in Lausanne in June 2010 and, since then, has been continuously available to work constructively in order to find an acceptable solution. These efforts have, however, been unsuccessful due to the regrettable lack of cooperation from the IOA and the Government authorities, which has led to the current situation," the IOC said.
The elections to the IOA have been marred by controversy over the issue of under which framework they would be held and this had led to the resignation of IOA-appointed Election Commission Chairman S Y Quraishi and later presidential candidate Randhir Singh withdrawing from the race.
Taking into account Delhi High Court's order, the Quraishi-led Commission had ruled that the IOA polls would be held under the government's Sports Code, which in turn, invited IOC's directive to the IOA to "exclusively" apply the Olympic Charter and the IOA Constitution.
Quraishi, a former Chief Election Commissioner of India, then stepped down, citing the backtracking by the IOA to apply the Sports Code. Justice (retd) Anil Dev Singh was appointed by the IOA in his place.
Quraishi's resignation led to the postponement of the elections from November 25 to December 5, but a relentless IOC was not happy with the confusion over under which framework the polls would be held.
The world body issued a warning on November 23 that a proposal for suspension of IOA would be placed before IOC's next Executive Board meeting on December 4-5 if the elections are held under the government's Sports Code. The world body re-iterated its decision after IOA failed to clear the air.
Randhir, who is an IOC member and Secretary General of both the OCA and the IOA, withdrew his nomination for the post of president, saying that since the world body had said the polls would not be recognised if they are held under the Sports Code, he cannot go against the institution he belongs to.
This has left the field open for Abhay Singh Chautala to be elected unopposed for the IOA president's post.
IOA's position has been that it has been opposing the Sports Code from the beginning but will have to abide by the Delhi High Court order to hold the elections under the Sports Code.


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Kolkata, Nov 22: Hours after rejection of the no-confidence motion moved by her party, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee today criticised political parties which did not support the cause "citing various excuses" and claimed that the "saviours of the government" had been exposed.
"Today, you have seen that according to our commitment to the people of the country, AITMC Members of Parliament have moved the No-Confidence Motion against the UPA Government on the opening day of the Session," Banerjee wrote in Facebook.
"We knew our limitation was the strength, and ultimately, that is why the Motion was rejected," the West Bengal Chief Minister said.
"But we thought that other Members who are so vociferous against FDI in retail and other sectors, and various other anti-people decisions of the UPA Government, would join the No-Trust Move against the Government," she said in her post, without naming any particular political outfit.
"Unfortunately, they did not come forward for the cause of the people, citing various excuses," Banerjee regretted.
The Trinamool chief said that though the motion was rejected on the floor of the House due to numbers, "but the 'No Trust' against the UPA Government is not rejected by the people of the country. Now, you see the saviours of the Government are exposed."


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Your experience with stroke may have altered how you view yourself. You may be feeling discouraged and down. You have a choice to feel positively or negatively about yourself.
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High self-esteem is a quiet, comfortable feeling of total acceptance and love for yourself as you are. It is respecting and valuing yourself as a human being, honestly seeing your good and not-so-good qualities. It is taking care of and nurturing yourself so you can become all that you are capable of being.
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Go at your own pace. Once you choose to nurture yourself, you are on your way to inner fitness, greater self-awareness and higher self-esteem.
Keep a Journal. Writing down your thoughts, feelings and reactions to people and situations lowers your stress level and balances you. It is a good way to solve problems and to get to know yourself better. Write for 20 minutes a day for a few weeks. Don't worry about spelling and grammar.
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Change your negative self-talk. Everyone has a voice inside their head that is continually commenting. Negative, critical, hurting comments need to change. Begin listening to what you say about yourself and then talk back to negative self-talk with the truth. Affirm yourself every day.
Visualize what you want to create in your life. Picture what you want. For example, picture yourself feeling confident in a new situation or progressing in rehab.
Take time to be alone daily. It is important to take time everyday just to think, read, journal, pray, meditate. Make yourself a priority.
Nurture yourself. Take care of yourself physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
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Deep inside you know how to be you, as an acorn knows how to be a mighty oak.
The acorn does the best it can do at each stage of growth along its life path.
Even if the early start was less than perfect, the eager oak accelerates its desire to grow every time that it has nurturing from nature: sunlight, rainwater and soil nutrients.
You are like the acorn, doing your best under the conditions in which you are growing.
Add a little awareness, acceptance, self-respect and nurturing, then watch yourself grow towards your full-potential self!
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"If you think you can, you're right. If you think you can't, you're right."
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Change your thoughts and you can change how you feel, which influences the choices you make. Thoughts form your belief system, the structure upon which you view the world. Many of your beliefs were adopted as a child and are not always accurate. Some of the things you believe may be false and be limiting your experience of life.
To feel better about yourself, your relationship and your life requires a deep look at your inner structure to determine which beliefs need upgrading. Some of you may find it is easy to make shifts in your thinking. It usually takes time, however, to assimilate updated beliefs, even when you know they are beneficial.
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How you feel about yourself is completely within your control. You can work on your self-esteem every day by being aware of how you talk to yourself. Take the time to nurture yourself.
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Not sure this is possible, but I would think it would be interesting to have a discuss limitied to the most experienced MGoBloggers (those with >10,000 points???) about what their thoughts wrt the direction the program ought to head -- stay the course, fire GERG, nuke the entire D staff...
Keeping it to the most experience MGoBloggers would eliminate the pictures of people lighting farts and the snarky comments. Most of them have probably expressed such an opinion, but this would consolidate their thoughts at one spot.
EDIT: The original idea was to try and use MGoPoints as a proxy for Block M's suggestion for a discussion for which the participants had to pass some sort of football knowledge competency test first. Based on the response, I now recognize the error of my way. MGoPoints and football knowledge are not necessarily correlated. My apologies to any I have offended -- I let my MGoDreams cloud my MGoJudgment.


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Firefly Festival organizers have released the names of the bands and musicians that will perform this year. More than fifty bands are scheduled to appear.
Firefly Music Festival is returning to The Woodlands for the seventh year, June 14-17, with headliners Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Arctic Monkeys and The Killers.
The lineup also features Odesza, Lil Wayne, Logic, Martin Garrix, Sza, alt-J, Portugal. The Man, Foster the People, MGMT, Mike D (DJ set) and more. The full lineup is below.
General admission and VIP pass options go on sale Friday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. ET through FireflyFestival.com. Special one-day pricing will be available on Jan. 12 only, with General Admission passes start at $269. Lodging packages will also be available for purchase through a new user experience and filtering system on FireflyFestival.com that allows fans to easily navigate and quickly find the option that works best for them.
The 2018 festival will feature the return of staple Firefly attractions, with additions being announced as the festival approaches. Firefly is once again partnered with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for the seventh consecutive year and various initiatives will benefit their Music Gives to St. Jude Kids program. Current brand partners heading to The Woodlands in 2018 include Toyota, Red Bull, Dogfish Head, High Brew Coffee, Pepsi, Delaware Tourism, and more being announced closer to June.


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This is almost too spooky. A while back we told you about the Winebot that can help you choose your wine and recommend cheese. Then we found the Robo Waiter who can also entertain (sort of.) Now we have uncovered a bot that cooks. With a refrigerator door design, the AIC (Artificial Intelligent Cooking) holds recipe ingredients until you select the dish you want from its instrument panel. Four minutes later, you get a meal.
At a cost of over $2.5 million, Inventor Liu Xinyu explained that it took him, other scientists, and several chefs over four years to create the prototype. As of now, the AIC can only make about 130 dishes, but Liu and his company Pansum foresee thousands of Chinese, Thai, and Western entrees. He is currently looking for partners to help him manufacture his bot, produce ready-made ingredients for it called "Precise Meals," and market it by 2007. So we're thinking we've got us a bot restaurant. Who's with us?
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Design-A-Bot Possible With 914 PC-BOT
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Warning, Will Robinson! White Box Robotics' 9-Series 914 PC-BOT allows you to create your own robot with off-the-shelf computer parts. The bot can follow programmed directions or manual navigation, and lets you see through its eyes with a supplied web cam to your home or office from any browser. It even responds to verbal commands.
The 914 features a fully functional Windows XP PC, and its inventor Thomas Burick claims that his bot can be used for gaming, entertainment, home security, or eldercare. PC-BOT was displayed at this past weekend's digitallife in New York and a Special Edition is now available at price of $CAD 5,599.99 (US$4995.) This bot doesn't come cheaply, but if you can install and configure PC components and software, you can have your very own Robby The Robot.
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Robo Waiter Takes Orders
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This engaging little Robo Waiter is in Hong Kong taking orders with no backtalk. He shows customers to their tables and waits until they speak into his microphone. The message is then relayed to the kitchen where we presume it is still cooked by a real person. Peter Chow, Director of CyberRobotics Technology, claims that restaurant sales have increased by 20 to 30% since he has been "hired." Although the bot does not deliver food, it is certainly a big improvement over that tacky Jack In The Box clownhead speakerphone.
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Manoi Comes Out To Play
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Yesterday we told you about Chroino, the clever little bot designed by Tomotaka Takahashi. Today, his creator told GearLive that although Chroino is still at the prototype stage, his cousin Manoi can fulfill all your robotic dreams.
In addition to being the founder and hanging out at Robo Garage, Tomotaka is working with Japan's Kyosho Company and has produced Manoi PF-01, whom he refers to as having a unique, comical personality. Manoi will be put through his paces at this year's Japan Model Hobby Show which will run October 21 and 22 and can be adopted for 1100 EUR, ~$1400.
Read More | Kyosho Company via Tomotaka Takahashi
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Chroino Walks Effortlessly
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Science,
Chroino, created by Robo Garage's Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University, made his debut at this past weekend's NextFest. This amiable little robot, made of carbon and plastic, has a monocoque frame and uses a new technology named SHIN-Walk, so that he can trek around more naturally than the other robots. At a height of 35 cm and a weight of 1.05 kg, Chroino utilizes lithium polymer batteries, has a high athletic ability, and can be radio or PC controlled. Although still a prototype with no price tag, we already want to adopt the little fellow.
Read More | Chroino via Nextfest
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Ballroom Dance Robot Comes Out at NextFest
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Never go dateless to a prom again. Nomura's Partner Ballroom Dance Robot (PBDR) first made its appearance at Japan's EXPO 2005. This past weekend, the PBDR showed up at Wired Magazine's NextFest in New York City. These $300,000 battery-powered prototypes can anticipate and match their partners' dance steps by use of force and torque sensors.
Developed at the The Kosuge-Wang Laboratory located at Tohoku University, Nomura also hopes that someday their ladies will assist the infirm and elderly by walking with them. I wonder if one of them could take my dog for a leisurely stroll around the park and anticipate the use of a pooper scooper.
Read More | Nomura via NextFest
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Hitachi Bot Sports Sensory Laser
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science, Toys,
It just keeps getting scarier. Hitachi's EMIEW (Excellent Mobility and Interactive Existence as Workmate) is now equipped with a sensory laser for navigation. The new bot will make its debut at the 2006 WAC (World Automotive Congress) in Japan which begins October 23.
The EMIEW keeps its balance using internal gyroscopes. It can locate its owner by voice recognition and can perform basic household chores, such as retrieving items from other rooms. Let's just hope that it doesn't aim that laser on the cat.
Read More | JapanCorp via engadget
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Bang and Olufsen Medicom's Helping Hand Aids Patients
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Science,
In a 2005 survey, nearly two-thirds (64%) of patients who were prescribed regular medication reported that they had forgotten to take their meds. You don't have to be one of them. The intelligent Helping Hand reminds its owners when to take meds and keeps track of how well they have been doing. Pop a blister pack into it and it will send a signal to your computer or cell phone to remind you by use of a red, yellow, or green visual signal. It can also rat on you to your physician by uploading the information to him/her.
Specifically designed for the treatment of depression, hypertension, osteoporosis, and immuno-depressants, Helping Hand is not currently available directly to patients, but is instead distributed through Bang and Olufsen's Medicom. Contact your them or your physician for price and availability.
Read More | Helping Hand Product Page
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New Tsunami Warning System Analyzes Hard Drives
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Ever since the 2004 tsunami, scientists have been searching for a better method to detect and warn us of upcoming earthquake-generated tidal waves. Austrian Michael Stadler may have devised an answer. Stadler has developed a program that accesses and analyzes data that comes from hard drive vibration sensors. Once the data is analyzed, it can be shared with other computers.
The program can ignore minor vibrations and differentiate between normal seismic and tsunamic activity. When "the big one" is about to occur, the system sends warnings to the other connected computers. Unfortunately, there is so much interest in the freeware download that his site seems to have crashed (no pun intended). Hang onto the link and try again in a day or two, or visit his suggested site of Dr. Eduard Heindl. Dr. Heindl has also created a warning system that can alert you by cell phone through a GSM network in any country at a price of EUR 9.95 (~$12.60) for a 1 month trial or EUR 29.95 (~$38.00) per year subscription.
Read More | Michael Stadler Website
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Dubb (Feat. Ya Boy, Slap & Soco) - Look At Ya
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Tech Savvy: I got two tickets to...well, anyone!
Hey there, Tech Savvy fans!
If you haven't noticed by now, I'm a huge music fan. I enjoy hearing music from all different genres, and for the most part find something to enjoy in almost every form of music. One thing that I think everyone can relate to is music, and it can bring people together to share in something in common. Music has been available in many different formats over the years — vinyl, cassette, 8-track, CD and now MP3. You can watch videos on YouTube, and it seems everywhere you go, there is something playing in the background. All of these usually culminate with the ultimate musical experience — a live performance. I think everyone will agree with me that there are few things to compare to the vocal power of hearing "The Phantom of the Opera," the delicacy of a string quartet, the elegance of a ballet, and of course, the unbridled power of Metallica in full force. Each of these has appeal in different levels to different people, but it boils down to one thing — the experience.
In addition to seeing all of the mentioned above, I've traveled to see Jethro Tull, B.B. King, and other artists that have been able to extend their careers because of their ability to stay on the road and give audiences that experience that they crave that can't be delivered in a CD or DVD. Musicals and theatrical productions have been made into blockbuster movies, but to me they often are not 100 percent up to par with a great live production.
There have been singular elements in tech that have given glimpses into what a new live experience would be like in the modern age, but until fairly recently there has not been a widespread use of tech to recreate or replace this experience. However, some of the factors involved have now changed that are allowing these options to become accessible to more people and I think this is an area that will rapidly expand.
In the past there were two main factors that limited the use of tech to promote live events. Accessibility and cost. The accessibility came from the user side of things — high-speed internet access and good equipment were not in everyone's homes and therefore would make for a poor experience. Cost, while also a user factor, was compounded by the fact that artists could make a significant amount of money putting on shows. Another factor, though this is somewhat remedied, is that artists also thrive off of the thrill of a live performance — the audience interaction, the cheering, the atmosphere of adrenaline. Now, thanks to the near household use of high-speed internet and equipment upgrades, listeners now have the ability to experience live online streaming, and the artists are creating ways to fine tune the experience to create a concert event like no other.
This past week I, along with several others, listened to a concert by a band called Koine. Koine is a regional band based out of Milwaukee. They are sometimes called "The Church Band" as they have primarily focused on contemporary versions of traditional church hymns. If you haven't heard their music check out their website (www.koinemusic.com) to see what they are all about. Apart from enjoying their music, the concert was unique in the fact that we didn't travel to Milwaukee to see them; we didn't even travel out of town — we watched their concert online through a platform called StageIt.
StageIt is an online program that allows artists to set up concert times, set a "cover charge" and allow interaction through the concert. From a user standpoint it was a piece of cake to use. I created a free account, connected my credit card, and then booked my ticket to the concert. Rather than using dollars to buy tickets you buy credits, each concert varies in the amount of credits you need, and you can also choose to "tip" the artist by giving them additional credits. This is a tremendous feature for regional and local artists who are trying to promote themselves. They may give a free concert and then allow people to tip and make a little money — they save cost on traveling and the listener is given a unique experience.
The concert by Koine was no exception. The StageIt program allowed me to log onto the show ahead of time so I didn't miss anything, and they also utilized the chat box on the side to interact with the virtual audience. They gave shout outs to people they knew in different communities, thanked people they hadn't seen before, and were able to answer questions about upcoming albums and physical tour dates. To me this was a huge plus, don't get me wrong — it would be thrilling to have your name called out on stage at a stadium concert — but the odds of that happening are pretty low...with events like this the audience definitely feels more connected to the concert, and it is easier for the artist to see how they can interact with their live listeners.
It ended up being about a 60-minute concert, with an encore and everything, and I would definitely chalk it up to a great experience. I am sure I will still try to see some actual live-in-person shows, but this was a great experience into a live platform online. I highly encourage everyone to check services like this out. Google+ has also been working with artists to help them promote live online shows, although I have not experienced one of those yet. They are fairly inexpensive, you get great selection, and you don't have to fight traffic and parking to enjoy a great show.
Some tips if you do decide to check it out:
• High-speed internet. This is a must, have a good connection and make sure it's stable. We watched the Koine show over wireless with a decent connection, but I would even suggest getting on a wired Ethernet connection if you can for stability. If you're fortunate enough to be on fiber, like the CTC fiber we have at home, then you should be in great shape. A good rule of thumb would be if you can stream YouTube or Netflix without it needing to buffer, you should be fine.
• Video and Audio quality. Make sure your devices are capable of handling the program. One downside is that StageIt wasn't available for use on my iPad or Android phone. Not a deal breaker, but if those are the only devices you have... then you don't want to invest in accounts or credits. Also, get a decent set of speakers to listen to. If you think listening to recorded CDs out of a tin can sounds bad… this won't be much better. Get some decent amplified speakers with good low end and you'll be much happier.
• Time. Give yourself a little extra time to make sure you have everything set up and working. Better safe than sorry and you will still save more time than trying to find parking space.
• Share. Share the experience with a friend. Sure it's cool to make it feel like a one on one experience with the band...but the social nature of music makes it much for fun to enjoy with others.
Online live performances will become much more commonplace in the near future, and can only see them getting better. Now is a great time to check some options out and test the waters while things are still inexpensive.
• Happy Listening!
BTW: If you enjoy Koine's music they will be at Christ Lutheran Church in Baxter at 7 p.m., July 16. Keep watching for more information, or check their website, www.koinemusic.com.


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To upgrade your Kurobox to the lastest Ubuntu version, make sure that all the updates are installed. Do a sudo apt-get upgrade / sudo apt-get update, and then issue a sudo do-release-upgrade. If you are brave enough to update to a development version, issue a sudo do-release-upgrade -d.
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Lermoos Ski Resort Guide
Slope Stats
- Acres of ski:148
- Pistes:8
- Snowmaking:33%
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- Terrain Parks:1
- X-Country:30 km
- beginner48%
- intermediate42%
- advanced10%
Lermoos in Austria is a large resort with 11 lifts (5 chair lifts, 5 surface lifts) that offers skiers an incredible 1114 metres (3655 feet) of vertical descent. Lermoos has 148 acres of terrain over 8 pistes with a total length of 29 kilometers (18 miles). Lermoos is best suited to beginner skiers and snowboarders but there is some terrain for both expert and intermediates. There are 30 kilometers (19 miles) of cross country ski trails at Lermoos. For snowboarders, there is a terrain park. About one third of the pistes at Lermoos are covered by snowmaking. The closest airport is at Innsbruck and the transfer time is only 1 hours. The nearest train station to Lermoos is at Lermoos. There is accommodation located close to the pistes but we would welcome additional information about any hotels or chalets in Lermoos.
- Nearest Airport:Innsbruck
- Nearest Train Station:Lermoos
- Tourist Office Phone:+43 5673 3329
- Tourist Office Website:www.lermoos.at
- Slopeside accommodation:yes
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- Issued:19 Jan
- Last Snowfall:18 January 2019
- Snow Depth (upper):150cm
- Snow Depth (lower):80cm
- Piste:Packed powder or groomed snow
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Mark from United Kingdom writes:
Have just returned from spending Christmas in Lermoos.
Hospitality was all it was cracked up to be.
We stayed at the Zugspitz sport hotel at the top end of the village. It is a four star hotel where comfort is assured. We had a good gym and the usual steam and saunas available and the food was immense. Can not fault it at all.
Skiing conditions:
Bearing in mind they had a big dump om the Saturday, and then nothing except a nice light fall on Xmas day, no complaints, the weather was so cold that the snow makers were on all the time and so it was always fresh and white each morning.
Resort: and others in the valley
Ironically we did not ski much in Lermoos itself, but the nice ride up in the gondola led to an interesting blue run all the way down, which my wife and children with only artificial slope lessons in the UK managed to pick their way through. Just a shame the first forty metres from the lifts always seems so steep as they loose confidence, but they were quite manegable really. All in all seemed a good base to ski, with not too many queues, although people do pour over the border on weekends and holidays to clutter it up.
The family had lessons at Biberwier and I can strongly recommend both the private tutors from the ski school, as well as the slopes. Spot on for novices, while I went higher and had fun on the higher reds. Terrific slopes well marked, groomed and plenty of drinking holes.
Berwang, on the other hand, was a nightmare for us. Whilst it had undoubtably some lovely sweeping runs, they were not numbered and often the pistes themselves bore little resemblance to the actual piste maps. Taking the family up from the gondola we came on to what was meant to be a blue, but was in fact a medium red and this totally threw them causing much grief between me and her indoors. Seriously though not a good place for beginners or nervous skiers who like to know what's around the corner. The other problem is that the main access to the mountain got very crowded with ten to fifteen minute waits. To get down to it was a challenge for some as well. Shame because the hills had loads of snow and there were excellent long pistes through trees, but I think it was a poorly designed resort.
Ehrwald: now this was a peach of a place, they have two centres, we went to the Alm lifts at the far end of the village. Fantastic skiing with wide runs which within the same piste had varying levels, e.g the right sides contained some rather tricky ripples and jumps whilst the left side was flat and allowed the family to watch me make a fool of myself.
All pistes were well marked and numbered, and the levels corresponded with those on the maps..Two excellent days here.
Finally the Zugspitz glacier itself:
Wow. Highest mountain in Germany and Austria, fantastic blue runs, and some reds, and guaranteed skiing due to the altitude but wrap up well; often got to minus 17. We went up just to suss it out but spent the whole day up there walking, probably not for the top skiers, but an experience to beat the Hintertux except that you could not ski down to the bottom as the skiing is contained in a very high bowl, but go there anyway.
Getting around:
All the above areas are covered on the superskipass, and of course there is a free ski bus. We found that the buses had limited visits during the day though, and as we drove it was so easy to just drive ourselves. Be sure to have snow tyres though, we did not find a parking place or climb that defeated my old Mondeo with a good set of Pirelli snow tyres but would have been well stuck without them. From Lermoos there is nowhere that took more than 15 minutes drive to get to so it is a very good base camp.
Getting there:
We drove. It took about 8 hours from the tunnel. Easy roads and toll free. We have gone to different places every year for six years now and would not consider doing the fly tour operators thing again.
Great venue, we still have other places to look at next year, but this is certainly one, like Adelboden. We would consider coming back to in the future. In ten days we only scratched the surface of it. The hotel in particular was probably the best we have stayed in.


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One Direction Rock Suits + Varsity Jackets in Vogue U.K.
First things first. The blunt bangs-wearing model in One Direction's swoon-inducing feature in the December issue of Vogue U.K. is Edie Campbell.
She wasn't a fan of the band before this professional association and even said that they were a band that her little sister's friends dig. Now for the important stuff – how stylish and chic do the 1D boys look in both suits and varsity jackets in these Patrick Demarchelier-shot images?
Demarchelier is one of the most famous fashion photogs ever, and he really captured the boys' handsomeness in these candid, black and white shots. Campbell is just added eye candy.
But don't be all hatin' on her. She did say (quotes courtesy of ONTD!) that after working we then, she founds 1D to be "such sweet, nice boys and incredibly enthusiastic. They wanted to be famous and now that they are famous, you get the impression that they still love it, which is really nice to see."
She also said that only hottie Harry Styles spoke to her and the rest of the boys were somewhat quiet at the shoot.
Now, for the Vogue feature, it's intimated that Mr. Styles gets the most female attention in the group, but he's not yet fully processed his role as a sex symbol. "You're never going to get used to walking into a room and have people screaming at you," Styles said. "There's a lot of things that come with the life you could get lost in. But you have to let it be what it is. I've learnt not to take everything too seriously."
So Harry is very mature when dealing with his newfound fame. He also seems to be the most stylish of the bunch, and not just because he has the word "style" in his name. He stated, "I like fashion. When I look back at the kind of stuff I wore on the X Factor, I laugh. There's no excuse."
Somehow, Harry, we don't think Directioners minded your earlier fashion sense, or lack thereof.
Styles also spoke about the goals they had when they made 'Take Me Home.' He said, "We want to gradually get more and more 'live' sounding. So this album is a lot less little synth sounds, more guitars and drums. It's important to experiment with things – we want to move with the times, but keep true to ourselves."
Since this 1D post is so Harry-centric, let's watch his teaser for 'Little Things.' There is one day to go until the video premieres (Nov. 2) and the boys launched a creative countdown with teasers that lead up to the premiere and focused on each member. Styles is wearing flannel, smiling and tapping on the drums in his clip.
If that doesn't make your knees buckle, then keep staring at the rest of the Vogue U.K. photos.
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