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RSF-1 brings advanced HA (High Availability) features to the ZFS file-system providing a more resilient and robust storage offering tolerant to system failures.
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RSF-1 has been licensed by many third-party vendors and incorporated into their own products and services, often embedded in turnkey appliances.
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Local business, Local and National Policymakers
We will need large scale market gardening just outside the city to produce fruit, vegetables, flowers etc. just like north County Dublin that would supply the majority of the region's needs. This would include large scale uncovered cultivation as well as large scale polytunnel and glasshouse cultivation. Heating of any glasshouses would be from renewable sources. Technology such as hydroponics would be used, where appropriate.
Beechlawn Organic Farm, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
Green Earth Organics, Corrandulla, Co. Galway

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Duck Pond Cellars (Lagoon Cleanout) - Case Study
TenCate develops and produces materials that function to increase performance, reduce costs, and deliver measurable results by working with our customers to provide advanced solutions.
Wineries around the world utilize waste lagoons to deposit the waste products from the wine making process. This includes the pulpy residue, known as 'pomace', and the insoluble material (or liquid sediments) known as 'lees'. These waste products often produce unpleasant odors and lead to environmental concerns.
This was the issue facing Duck Pond Cellars, an award-winning winery located in Oregon's beautiful Williamette Valley. Their on-site lagoon was full of pomace and lees, and required cleanout.
An innovative approach to long-term solids management and water quality was offered by Peter Evans, a consulting engineer. Evans suggested using Geotube units in tandem with a man-made wetland or subsurface flow (SFF) system. The first order of business, however, was to clean out the winery's lagoon before creating the Geotubedewateringtechnology/SFF water treatment system {see Figure 1).
The objective of the project design was to modify the existing wastewater treatment system and replace it with the Geotube unit/SFF alternative in order to remove primarily biological oxygen demand (BOD) and the total suspended solids (TSS).
The steps in the design are (Evans, 2006):
- Pretreatment of the pomace and lees with a cationic polymer;
- Solids capture in a Geotube unit;
- Revitalize the 200,000 gallon holding pond to provide wastewater fines settling, aeration, and polishing;
- Construct a SFF wetland, 37 ft. (11.3 m) wide and 116 ft. (35.4 m) long;
- Establish treatment of 5,000 gal {18,927 I) per day with 10 day retention;
- Redirect the effluent either for use in the winery or into a shallow irrigation/ groundwater recharge plot.
Dewatering with Geotube technology is a three-step process. In the confinement stage, the Geotube container is filled with dredged waste materials. The Geotube container's unique fabric confines the fine grains of the material.
In the dewatering phase, excess water simply drains from the Geotube container. The decanted water is often of a quality that can be reused or returned for processing or to native waterways without additional treatment
In the final phase, consolidation, the solids continue to density due to desiccation as residual water vapor escapes through the fabric. Volume reduction can be as high as 90 percent
Clean out of the Duck Pond Cellars lagoon utilized a 45 ft. (13.7 m) circumference by 100 ft. (30.5 m| standard, in-stock Geotube unit.
Figure 2 shows the cationic polymer metering system which injects the conditioner into a simple serpentine mixing chamber before injection into the Geotube unit.
Total volume of the lagoon involved the dewatering of 300,000 gallons of wastewater at 2% in situ TSS. This yielded 165 cy (132 cm) or 25 dry tons of dried (22% TSS to date) pomace and lees.
The pumping rate was 250 GPM with the objective of achieving 28% TSS after eight weeks of dewatering.
Figure 3 shows the completely filled Geotube unit next to the lagoon. Figure 4 shows the cleaned lagoon with an aeration system now in place. The dewatered lagoon material will eventually be applied to the adjacent pinot noir grape vineyards.
This cleanup project is ongoing and the Geotube container is working effectively. In fact, odors are no longer coming from the winery's lagoon, neighbor complaints have ended, and Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality is satisfied and no further threats of citations have been issued.
According to Greg Fries, Duck Pond Cellars' wine maker and operations manager, the company is opening another winery operation in eastern Washington and intends to utilize Geotube units in this new location.
Evans concluded, 'the Geotube Dewatering Technology solved the winery's immediate problem by eliminating the odors and cleaning the lagoon. Geotube units will be a permanent solution to managing the winery's waste stream.'
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Yes, we're really doing this. The real question is when are you doing it?
Going to see The Last Jedi, that is. Honestly, you people need to get your minds out of the gutter.
WinnieTheWoot and I have tickets for 7 pm tonight on the giant screen with the reclining seats. Dr. Mrs. Hatrack was supposed to come with us but ended up having to go out of town for a couple days.


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The warm Summer weather is finally here and I couldn't be anymore happy. Taking the family to the beach on the weekends is what we enjoy doing the most. Letting the kids play in the sand and the shallow waters why soaking up some much needed vitamin D to give our skin that golden glow. Sometimes the UV rays in Southern California can be quite harsh as lately we're hitting over 100 degrees on a daily basis. If you're seeking only the best from the suncare products you use you'll fall in love with Miami Beach Suncare products because their bringing Miami Beach to you in a bottle. You'll received natural skin benefits because the lotions and sprays contain natural sea elements such as kelp and salt water.
I was very excited when I first received my bottles of Miami Beach suncare products not only is the packaging beautiful but the inside products are amazing. You will not feel overpowered by the smell but enjoy it as you soak in the sun, plus this product will not leave u feeling greasy at all. After you've spent a day in the glorious sun you will love your new achieved color from the suncare line but to make your color pop even more pair it with a nice coat of SoBe Nights sunless bronzers to get that true golden glow. My skin has never been tanner. I have skin that only likes to burn and I don't tan after which is such a bummer and I have tried every product on the market and now I finally found a winner and it's packed in my beach bag for all summer long.
So the next time you head to the beach, lake or just an outting outdoors grab a bottle of your favorite Miami Beach Suncare and toss it in your bag and enjoy that golden color you'll be getting. All products are sold online and can be found at your local Bed, Bath & Beyond as well as Walgreens.
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>For more than 8,000 shows, the team of divers, known as artist handlers, has functioned as the show's safety divers, trained its staff and given support behind the scenes and beneath the surface of "the stage" The stage is a 1.5-million-gallon, 25-foot-deep pool that is heated to 87°F and equipped with seven hydraulic lifts that allow the performance to take place anywhere from 18 inches above the surface to 17 feet below.
>During each show 14 divers work in perfect synchronization — according to their own choreography — with what is happening on stage. They rely on guidance from "the crow's nest," a console 45 feet above the stage, in which a member of the aquatics team monitors six carpenter divers and two rigger divers. These divers are responsible for prop manipulation and scene set up and teardown, all of which they do while on scuba. Four other members of the aquatics team focus on supporting the artists by providing them air and swimming them to and from various places in the pool, which is integral to the theatre magic.
>Two aquatics team members wear full-face masks and function as "divecomms." These divers are in direct contact with the crow's nest via hardwired communications — they observe firsthand what is occurring underwater and report any delays or maintenance needs to the crow's nest. In the crow's nest, the operator monitors seven closed-circuit television screens that show different views of the stage both above and below the water. The crow's nest monitors the status of the pool and communicates with stage management about when it is safe to take the next cue to keep the show moving forward. Between artists and technicians, it takes nearly 200 people to put on the production that is O.
>Cirque du Soleil's O is a performance like no other. Its stage is a 25-foot-deep
>pool, and its artists require carefully choreographed assistance from a team of
>14 divers throughout the show.
>pool, and its artists require carefully choreographed assistance from a team of
>14 divers throughout the show.
>Though the name of the show is simple (O is the phonetic pronunciation of the French word for water, eau), the production is anything but. Before the show's creation in 1997, there was no precedent for such a performance. The creators literally wrote the book that laid the foundation for this sort of production, and other shows around the world have since been modeled after O. The technical team is well versed in stagecraft, having worked on other shows in Las Vegas and around the world, but the aquatics team is unique to O.
>The aquatics team, which is made up of divemasters and instructors with diverse experiences and backgrounds, includes recreational scuba professionals, engineers, commercial divers, search and rescue divers, boat captains and cruise ship workers.
>The artist handlers' diving rig is truly unique. Each diver has four second stages attached to the first stage: one for him or her and three to hand to artists as needed. In the pool, an additional 35 regulators are connected to a hookah system that artists can swim to and breathe from at any time. At one point during the show each artist handler has to support six synchronized swimmers while preparing to establish a platform for other artists. The artist handlers hand off two regulators from their rigs and carry small pony bottles with four more regulators for the artists to use.
>Following the preshow briefing, divers conduct a series of in-water checks. The opening act is known as "Pied Deux," which translates to two feet. The lifts are positioned 15 feet underwater, and a large red floating curtain lies on the surface. The aquatics team spreads out and places a matrix of 15 regulators, which are connected to a hookah system. Artists enter the water approximately three minutes before the show begins. As they swim to the center of the pool they receive regulators from the divers and are hidden from the audience until the show starts and the curtain opens. Once the artists are in position, the divecomms hit the cue lights to indicate that everyone is in position and the show can begin.
>During a catch, an artist enters the water from above, usually from an elevated platform. The crow's nest watches and calls out the action over the underwater speakers. When the artist enters the water he holds his hands out and waits for the handler to give him a regulator. The artist then places the regulator in his mouth, purges it and swims with the diver to the next position or exit. At this point in the performance the diver and artist exhibit significant mutual trust. This trust is cultivated from the time a new artist or artist handler joins the show.
>Cirque du Soleil artists are world-class athletes; some are Olympians with gold medals. They regularly perform feats such as a six-minute trapeze routine followed by a drop from 40 feet in the air into a pool where they await a regulator so they can take their next breath. The divers must be dynamic in the way they work underwater, responding quickly to unforeseen situations with artists.
>The O cast and crew are proud of their heritage and nationalities. A few times a year the entire team gathers for an international food day during which they bring a dish from their home countries. There is also a green room in which the artists and technicians gather for holiday parties, potlucks and sporting events. American football games are always popular, but international sporting competitions such as the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics bring particular excitement to the green room as everyone roots for his or her home country.
>Due to the nature of show business, O team members often work on holidays and always perform on Saturdays and Sundays. The full schedule — there were 475 shows in 2015 — means cast and crew members must often miss birthdays, anniversaries and holidays with family. The O cast has become a second family for many team members, who celebrate holidays, births and marriages together.
>As spectators exit the theatre, they leave with a vision that allows them to create their own story of O based on how it affected them. Ask cast members why they like working at O, and they often will say it is because of the people. While the aquatics team is just a small part of the show's success, its role is vital for creating the spectacle that is O.
>See how the various aspects of the show come together in the video Catch "O" Behind the Scenes.
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"First we receive the Light.
Then, we impart the Light,
thus, we repair the world."
"David Thomas Nicol interviews Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee for the Subtle Activism Summit, The Inner Dimension of Peace Building.
Subtle Activism is an emerging subject that explores how spiritual practices can effect not only individual but also collective or global transformation. This interview explores this bigger dimension of spiritual practice, and also how many of these practices traditionally give us access to the inner worlds, where we can work with the forces within creation to help the regeneration of the Earth. It looks at the power of prayer as well as ways of working with the energies of the archetypal world. Finally it explains how we need to bring our connection to the Real into our daily life."
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|On the sea charts of the Norman coast from the 17th century, the Latin expression "Calva-Dorsa" indicated two cliff zones with peeled crests, distant from ten nautical miles between Arromanches and Anneles.
The "Calva-Dorsa" constituted the first visible spot from open sea when the sailors were returning towards their home harbours.
This Latin idiom became through the sailors language contraction: "Calvados".
|In 1790, when France began to be organised into departments, the members of the Constituting Parliament hesitated on naming that of Caen.
Since all the possible names closely resembled those of the Old Regime, the name Calvados was created from the chart indication "calva dorsa".
The birth of calvados as an alcool
The first official reference regarding the cider distillation in Normandy was described by Sir Gilles de Gouberville in his diaries on the 28th of March 1553.
Sir Alexis de Gouberville described the first official reference to cider distillation in his diary on March 28th 1553.
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L'abus d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé. A consommer avec modération.
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On the second day of the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend, my new friends whom I met at the baby shower, and I planned to go to the Grouse Grind. It was the first time for them to try. 🙂 After we got over it, we headed to Burnaby, where one of the friends live, for having late lunch.
Luckily, as the middle of long weekend, this restaurant was open, Wah Lun Chinese Restaurant. It is on Hastings Street, close to Willingdon Avenue. They have dim sum menu, too. I think you can order them until 3pm.
A husband of my friend ordered for us, for four.
Seafood Chow Mein
This wasn't in the list that we ticked with a pen, but he ordered it outside the paper. He asked the noodles as hard (fried) one. This reminds me of Kata Yakisoba that I eat in Japan. It tasted good.
Stuffed Eggplants with Dace Shrimp Puree
This was new to me, and I liked it. I could eat more!
Deep Fried Chicken Joint with Peppery Salt
This is chicken cartilage. Yup, I liked them, too. There were a lot to finish. 🙂
Cod Jaw with Ginger & Green Onions
This was also new to me. Basically, you just suck the piece and take fish meat out of the jaw bone. It was marinated with sweet sauce.
Crystal Prawn Dumpling (Har Gow)
Dumpling is always good, right?
I liked all of his choices. We couldn't finish them all, so we took the leftover home. And, for these volume, look at the total price, so cheap! I'm looking forward another opportunity!
(Pictures taken by iPhone)
Address: 4524 East Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C. (map)
(Close to Willingdon Avenue)
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9:30 – 22:00 daily
Price Note
– Seafood Chow Mein $12.99
– Stuffed Eggplants with Dace Shrimp Puree $4.15
– Deep Fried Chicken Joint with Peppery Salt $4.95
– Cod Jaw with Ginger & Green Onions $5.95
– Crystal Prawn Dumpling (Har Gow) $4.15


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When people face emergency financial situations, Catholic Charities of North Louisiana wants to offer a helping hand. We do this in two ways; first, by offering financial assistance with rent or utility bills, and second, is to provide financial education and coaching to help people better prepare for life's unexpected emergencies.
Those who seek Emergency Assistance (for rent or utility payments) from Catholic Charities are required to attend one session of The Money School and bring all required documentation to a follow-up appointment with one of our caseworkers in order to be considered for assistance.*
Click Here to download the list of required documentation.
In addition, we offer State Benefit Application Assistance for SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program – formerly called Food Stamps) to help clients complete the application and begin to receive benefits.
We can also assist with applications for:
FITAP – Family Independence Temporary Assistance
CCAP – Child Care Assistance Program
KCSP – Kinship Care Subsidiary Program
CSE – Child Support Enforcement
Voter Registration
Our staff is multi-lingual and can also assist clients who do not speak English as their primary language.
*In the Shreveport office, we are able to assist a household one time in a 24-month period. In Monroe and Lake Providence, assistance can be provided to a household one time in a 12-month period.


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Liberty Publick House
About this venue
Liberty Publick House is conveniently situated on Rt. 139 on the Abington/Holbrook line. The atmosphere at The Publick House is best described as socially sophisticated. An ambiance that lends itself to both a home style dining experience and spirited bar environment. An attractive space for discerning Suburbanites and casual diners alike. A place where friends can socialize after work, anyone can pull up a stool and feel at home, and visitors come to revel in the 'Boston Tavern experience'.
Liberty Publick House is a tavern style meeting place that celebrates the history, traditions and people of Boston. The restaurant includes a home style kitchen serving family cuisine and comfort food. The bar is an impressive 60 ft. galvanized top with reserved event space available and private dining room with soft seating for special events.
The food & beverage offerings are intended to be approachable and stylish. Imaginative and locally-inspired menus, diverse wine by the glass offerings, and elegant live entertainment combine to promote a vibrant social scene.


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ForadilPronounced: FOUR-a-dil
Generic name: Formoterol
Why is this drug prescribed: Foradil relaxes the muscles in the walls of the airways, allowing them to expand. Taken on a twice-daily basis, it helps to control asthma in people who need regular treatment with short-acting inhalers, including people with nighttime asthma. Regular twice-daily use can also relieve tightening of the airways in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Taken on an as-needed basis, Foradil can also be used to prevent exercise-induced tightening of the airways (also called "exercise-induced asthma") in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
Most important fact about this drug: Foradil is used to prevent asthma attacks, and should not be used for the relief of acute asthma symptoms. Your doctor will prescribe a short-acting inhaler such as Proventil or Ventolin to use for acute asthma attacks.
How should you take this medication: Foradil capsules are intended for use only with the Aerolizer inhaler; they should not be swallowed. To use the system, place a capsule in the well of the Aerolizer, then press and release the buttons on the side of the device. This will pierce the capsule. The medication is dispersed into the air stream when you inhale rapidly and deeply through the mouthpiece. Do not exhale into the device and do not use a "spacer" with this medication. Detailed instructions are supplied with your prescription. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. One rare occasions, the capsule may break into small pieces, which could reach the throat or mouth during inhalation. You can reduce the chance of breakage by storing the capsules in a dry place, keeping them in their blister pack until just before use, and piercing them only once. Be sure your hands are dry before handling the capsules, and be careful to keep the Aerolizer dry, too--do not wash any part of the device. Discard the aerolizer when your prescription is finished. Replace it with the new one that comes with each refill. --If you miss a dose... Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. --Storage information... Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Leave the capsules in the blister pack until needed for use.
What side effects may occur: Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Foradil. Side effects may include: Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, anxiety, back pain, bronchitis, chest infection, chest pain, difficulty breathing, difficulty speaking, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, fever, headache, high blood sugar, high or low blood pressure, inability to sleep, increased sputum, indigestion, irregular heartbeat, itching, muscle cramps, nausea, nervousness, rash, runny nose, sinusitis, sore throat, stomach upset, tonsillitis, tremor, unwell feeling, upper respiratory and viral infections, worsening of asthma
Why should this drug not be prescribed: Foradil cannot be used for acute episodes of asthma that require intensive therapy. You'll also be unable to use Foradil if it gives you an allergic reaction.
Special warnings about this medication: Your doctor will probably prescribe additional medications for use along with Foradil. Steroid inhalers such as Beclovent and Flovent fight inflammation in the airways. Short-acting airway openers such as Proventil and Ventolin relieve acute attacks. Be sure to use these medications exactly as prescribed. Do not change the dosage or stop using them without consulting your doctor. Be sure to keep track of how often you use your short-acting inhaler for relief of acute asthma symptoms. Your doctor will use this information to help determine how well Foradil is working. Notify your doctor if your symptoms worsen, if you need more inhalations of the short-acting inhaler than usual, or if Foradil seems to be getting less effective. Keep track of your peak flow readings, too. Call your doctor if you notice a drop in this measurement of lung capacity. Do not use Foradil more often than prescribed. Excessive use can cause heart irregularities. Use Foradil with caution if you have any kind of heart disorder or high blood pressure. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience palpitations, chest pain, rapid heart rate, or tremor. Do not use Foradil in combination with Serevent, Advair Diskus, or other long-acting inhalers. They contain the same type of active ingredient and will provide no extra benefit. If you've been using a short-acting inhaler on a routine basis, you should stop using it regularly and reserve it for occasional relief of acute attacks. Call your doctor immediately if you develop hives, rash, or swelling, or if you have an asthma attack that does not respond to your usual medication. Foradil has been known to cause allergic reactions and acute asthma attacks.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication: If Foradil is taken with certain other drugs, the effect of either may be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Foradil with the following: Antidepressants categorized as "tricyclics," such as Elavil and Tofranil Antidepressants classified as "monoamine oxidase inhibitors," such as Nardil and Parnate Beta blockers (drugs such as Inderal and Tenormin that are used to control blood pressure and treat various heart conditions) Steroids such as prednisone and hydrocortisone Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Phyllin) Water pills (diuretics) such as HydroDIURIL or Lasix
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding: The possibility of harm during pregnancy has not been ruled out. Foradil is recommended for pregnant women only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk. Inform your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It's not known whether Foradil appears in breast milk. Use this medication with caution if you are nursing.
Recommended dosage: ASTHMA: For the long-term control of asthma in adults and children 5 years of age and older, the recommended dosage is 1 capsule every 12 hours. Do not use more than 2 capsules per day. PREVENTION OF EXERCISE-INDUCED ASTHMA: For adults and children 12 years of age and older, the recommended dosage is 1 capsule at least 15 minutes before exercise. If a second dose is needed the same day, it must be taken at least 12 hours after the first dose. Do not exceed 2 capsules per day. If you are already taking Foradil on a regular twice-daily basis, do not take additional doses before exercise. CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE: The usual dosage is 1 capsule every 12 hours. Do not use more than 2 capsules a day. If your customary dosage fails to provide the usual relief, check with your doctor immediately. Other treatments may have to be added to your regimen.
Overdosage: Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of Foradil overdose may include: Chest pain, dizziness, dry mouth, fast or irregular heartbeat, fatigue, general feeling of illness, headache, heart palpitations, inability to sleep, muscle cramps, nausea, nervousness, seizures, tremor


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AceShowbiz - Ariana Grande has jumped to the defence of her Coachella festival guest Justin Bieber after fans criticised him for using a backing track during his surprise appearance.
Ariana welcomed her pal to the stage as she closed out this year's Coachella on Sunday night, April 21, but his lip syncing was a low point for many people who have since slammed the "Baby star for not singing live.
Ariana took to Twitter on Wednesday to back Justin, explaining he had no time to rehearse before taking the stage.
"We also decided to do this ten minutes before my set started," she explained. "we had 0 soundcheck, 0 rehearsal."
She then assured her special guest that she was thrilled to have him, adding, "U were singing with the back tracking like most cameos do. people are bored. people don't know how it feels to be under such scrutiny. the world was happy to have u on stage again."
"Your fans, friends & the world is thrilled to have you back. everyone was so happy to see u smile like that. no one will ever understand how it feels to be u, but it's not their job to. take care. make music. u are loved."
Grande then took aim at Justin's critics, raging, "people are so lost. one day everybody that works at all them blogs will realize how unfulfilled they are and purposeless what they're doing is and hopefully shift their focus elsewhere (sic). that's gonna be a beautiful a** day for them! i can't wait for them to feel lit inside... i don't like when people try to ruin beautiful moments for my friends that's all. have a good day."
Meanwhile, Justin also defended himself against Coachella criticism from Morgan Stewart, the host of E! show "Nightly Pop", who ridiculed his lip syncing guest spot.
"Imagine if you spent even half the time you spend laughing at other peoples expense actually building people up and encouraging people how much positivity you could bring," the pop star tweeted on Wednesday. "What hurts about this is the fact that you have a platform to make a difference. And rather than being positive you belittle people."
"Think about how awesome it felt for me to be on that stage after being away for so long, the excitement and joy it gave me doing the thing i love the most, i sang to backtrack like most cameos do this is a normal thing."
"And rather than try and make people feel accepted and loved you find things to pick apart like the world isn't full of that already.. we can find something negative to say about anything or anyone. When are we gonna be the kind of people that find joy in adding value to one another and not tearing each other apart...."
"I didn't realise it was going to be that bad," Stewart said as she watched footage from Justin's Coachella guest spot during her show on Tuesday night.


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Happy three years to girlabouthome.com!
The end of September saw three years since I created this little corner of the internet. I'm definately not a proper blogger and I wouldn't describe myself at one.
However, I still enjoy putting posts together and uploading them. I don't put any pressure on myself, I've had a really busy few months so I've barely uploaded, but that's okay.
The numbers of people who read my posts aren't huge, but there are people that do read them which is so flattering. Your time is your most precious possession and to think that people give up a few minutes of their time to read my ramblings is just super crazy, and really kind.
So thank you, thank you for reading this and if you've read anything of mine before, welcome back!
I have a few posts lined up for the coming weeks but in the meantime, here are some of my favourites:
8 things you don't get told about those first few weeks
10 ways to organise the shit out of your larder10 ways to organise the shit out of your larder
The ultimate Christmas playlist
Seventeen things that made me happy this week
18 things about life with a cat


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I chose this book because it appealed to my whimsical nature. Snow White was the first Disney movie I ever saw, in the theater, for it's re-release. I now have my own daughter, and she loves the Disney Princesses, although her fav is Belle. Snow White was always my favorite princess until I discovered Princess Leia. I do have to point out that I know absolutely nothing about where these fairy tales come from. Outside of the sanitized Disney versions, I haven't read any literature about the origins of these stories. Now I want to.
Despite my very eclectic tastes in reading, I am always a sucker for the "happily ever after". Always have, always will be. But I understand that "happily ever after" can have different meanings. That was one of the things that drew me to this book.
Here is the synopsis:
The cavernous chamber appeared a bleak island of melancholy set adrift upon a sunny, celebratory sea.
Snow White had said she wanted to be alone, but that was not really true. She simply was alone, whether there were any other people about to witness it or not. now that she was by herself in the large room however, the queen was not at all sure what to do next.This of course was her regular dilemma. It seemed difficult to do anything anymore but sit around feeling miserable and sad.
I simply do that which mirrors do. You look in. I show you a reflection of yourself- Nothing more. Your stepmother thought herself beautiful, but I showed her the ugliness that dwelt in her heart as well. She asked me then who there was more beautiful that she and again I showed her. Some people are frightened of their own reflection, I've found. They do not want to examine themselves too closely, for fear of what they will see – For fear of what others might discover.
You know there is no forgetting, not really. What happens, happens. The past is the past and your past is ever a part of you! Only by facing it can you truly leave it behind. Otherwise, it will ever intrude upon your present..


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Not crap. I think Isaac Brock has some unique (and sometimes amusing) perspectives on life and the universe (see: '3rd Planet', 'Never Ending Math Equation', 'Cowboy Dan', etc). The Moon and Antarctica is my favorite of their albums, though I also like a lot of Lonesome Crowded West.
I saw them live for the first time a few months ago, they played a good show. 'Doin' the Cockroach' with two drummers and lots of guitar was the highlight for me.


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I've been thinking about Valentine's Day.
I have to tell you that I am not a fan. When a man buys me flowers for no reason or because he remembered my birthday or our anniversary, that's romantic and makes me feel loved. When a man buys me flowers because the tv and newspaper ads have been screaming at him about it for weeks, that doesn't move me much.
But it is February and it's cold in the midwest and not a bad time to think about snuggling and romance. I read a piece recently over at the Writers' Almanac about romantic literature - seems that the New York Public Library and The Guardian in the UK put together their lists of the most romantic books of all time. They both came up with the same book on the top of their list: Wuthering Heights.
Wuthering Heights? Are you kidding me?
Seriously - do people consider that book romantic? I despised it. I certainly didn't consider it a romantic love story. Obsessive love? Yes. Love turned bitter and hateful? Sure. But definitely not romance.
This got me thinking about other things that are supposedly romantic. How about Romeo and Juliet? Two teenagers who fall in love, elope and then kill themselves because their inlaws can't get along. Tragic, yes. Romantic, no.
Probably the piece that riles me the most is the poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes. Lovely imagery - there are passages you feel compelled to read out loud because they are so beautiful. And certainly the Highwayman's promise of I'll come to thee by moonlight though hell should bar the way has a romantic ring to it.
But even as a teenager, reading this in high school English class, I was infuriated by the ending. Let me tell you that if I was Bess, if I had sacrificed my own life to save this ungrateful bandit from ambush and he responded by getting himself shot down like a dog in the highway? He better not be headed for the same bit of heaven I'm occupying. I'd spend the rest of eternity making his afterlife miserable.
It seems to me that literature only considers something a "romance" if people make stupid decisions that end tragically. In my experience, romance is seldom about the big, expansive gesture - it's not Richard Gere scooping up Julia Roberts and sailing off into the sunset. It's all the little things you do to make your partner feel special. Maybe that's why the Valentine's Day model of romance annoys me so much - it assumes that one day of flowers and chocolates can make up for a year of indifference.
And what about you? What are your favorite truly romantic books? And what romantic classics leave you cold?


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In preparation for the super reforms commencing on Saturday, Class has released a software update that includes CGT relief applications and the collection of pension transaction data.
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Not really sure where else to put this, but the Führerbunker (the bunker where Hitler committed suicide) is close to Potsdamer Platz and all these other areas that we've identified as potential play-areas in Berlin. Probably going to end-up there. Also, how awesome would it be if there was a Zombie Hitler! Map: https://imgur.com/a/zzrzq
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certainpersonio replied to anonymous's topic in The Shadowed ThroneContext clues strongly suggest the 4 knights the monk depicts are the Raven Lords. I also went through the trouble and compared the images of the two groups: I think it lines up pretty well. I feel strongly about 1 & 3, but 2 & 4 might be incorrect?
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certainpersonio replied to a topic in The Shadowed Throne@anonymous the Pergamon Museum is only 2.5km away...
@RequixEclipseNot yet. It seems to be a part of complex of luxury buildings. I keep going back and forth on whether or not it looks like the building in the trailer. At the very least it might be a place to start!
What do people think? Kind of looks similar? This is the Central Hotel in Friedrichstrasse which was associated with the Wintergarten, which is a variety show/kabarett/theater venue (as far as I can tell). Seems to fit with the idea of a building in central Berlin.
There seems to be a theater or concert hall in one of the opening scenes as identified by the neon-lettering above the building. Can anyone identify it?
@anonymous You're absolutely right. I don't really have a good explanation for it, but your suggestion is what I also came up with: that the "blade" of the sword is the actually the Spear. Another benefit of this theory, is that it throws our projected "DLC" story arch out the window. Currently most people are thinking we going to gather parts for 4 maps and then in the final DLC well defeat Straub. But with this theory, we wrap up gathering the sword 1 map early, leaving them the flexibility to go else where for a map. I also have another pet theory that the Holy Grail is also incorporated into the story. It has even more circumstantial evidence than the Spear theory, but here's the outline: The Holy Lance is Barbarossa's sword. The Lance is also associated with the Holy Grail as a an item that is stored in the Grail castle, most notably in the German version of the tale, "Parzival". There are a few different "mythical swords" associated with the Grail. (1) In our case, I'm most interested in the story of the broken sword, which says that there is broken sword that can only be put back together by the "True Grail Knight". Maybe we are on a quest to put this sword back together and thus prove us worthy of wielding it? Certainly Straub isn't able to "truly" wield the sword parts in the same way we are; instead he just siphons off energy from them. The Grail is guarded in a castle by the "Fisher King". I think we could argue that we have a "Fischer" who knows way more about what's going on and is leading the way for us... In the castle that Himmler built for the Ahnenrbe as a headquarters, there was room called the "Grail room" which held a pedestal that was supposed to hold the true Grail. In the mean time it held a cool looking light display. Otto Rahn, Nazi archeologist extraordinaire, was even said to believe the Holy Grail was an ancient Aryan device of light that would grant immorality to those who gazed upon it. (I can grab a quote for this later, I just don't have the book in front of me). Thus the Holy Grail was something that some Nazi's were searching for. The main reason I like it though is because it gives a further justification for Geistcraft energy. Rahn and other Nazi's believed the Grail was ancient artifact that could grant immortality. It makes sense to me that siphoning energy off a device of immortality could create zombies (a type of immortal being, or at least one that defies death).
Preface: This is a ridiculous theory with minimal evidence in-game to back it up, but I just can't put it aside! So, with that out of the way... What if Barbarossa's sword is the Spear of Destiny? Assertion: The sword of Frederick Barbarossa is contains the Spear of Destiny (aka: Lance of Longinus, Holy Lance- will be used interchangeably). Background: The Holy Lance is the spear, wielded by the Centurion Longinus, that pierces Jesus Christ's side during his crucifixion.(1) It is said to have mystical powers for those who wield it. It's specifically called the Spear of Destiny, because it's supposed to grant the wielder victory in battle. Notable owners of the Lance include Constantine the Great, Charlemagne, Frederick Barbarossa, and Hitler.(2) Legend is particularly poignant about the double-edged nature of the weapon. The wielder gains power and victory, but if they are to lose the Lance then doom should fall them. According to legend, Charlemagne carried the weapon through 47 successful battles, but died when he accidentally dropped it. It's claimed that the reason Barbarossa drowned in a river was because he had accidentally dropped the Lance into the water. Hitler gained possession of the Lance when he annexed Austria, and ordered it moved to Nuremberg. If it's to be believed, the Lance was captured by the Allies on April 30th, 1945, and not even an hour and a half later Hitler had committed suicide. Evidence: I have no hard evidence linking my theory to the game; all I have is history and mythology which leads to circumstantial evidence at best. Here's my best summary- Barbarossa was in the possession of the Holy Lance. This is a common story surrounding the mythology of the Lance, but more importantly, you can actually track the ownership of the Austrian Lance back to the Hohenstaufen dynasty, of which Frederich Barbarossa was a member. Some legends of the Joyeuse, the sword of Charlemagne, state that the Lance of Longinus was forged into the sword. Thus, there is a mythologic basis for claiming that the sword itself is the Holy Lance. (3) In a story that I'm not sure I believe, a former Uboat commander claims the Himmler founded a society of knights that worshiped the Lance, and ordered the commander to take the "real" Lance to Antartica. At the very least it suggests that Himmler and other Nazis of the Ahnenerbe were interested in the Lance. (4) Glitching Queen pulled game files of the murals on the walls of TFR. Interestingly, she found an extra mural that looks like it might go where a zombie spawn currently is. The missing mural depicts Barbarossa going into a cave and coming out with the sword. The relevance for me, is that one of the origins for the Holy lance is that it came from the Cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch during the first crusade. If you google the "Cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch", you are directed to the "Church of St. Peter in Antioch" which is considered one of the oldest Christian churches in the world; it is essentially a cave with a facade blocking the entrance. I wonder if a SH researcher found the connection and just drew that Barbarossa discovered the sword in the church. (5)(6) Hypothesis and Theorizing: If we're hunting down pieces of the Spear of Destiny, our next DLC map will be in Nuremberg, not Berlin. This is because the Lance was stored in a museum there during the Nazi's rule. Furthermore, the Lance temporarily went missing towards the end of the war, but was discovered near the city by General George Patton. In the story thus far, our crew has escaped the bombing of Heligoland on April 18th, 1945, and is now headed towards the mainland to support the Fürher. Nuremberg was under siege by Allied forces from April 17-21, after which the city was lost and the war ended soon after. But what if in our story, Straub goes to Nuremberg under the pretense of helping the city defend itself from the Allies, but instead he's focused on retrieving the Lance? Benefits of this theory: It gives the sword a reason to have supernatural power and a reason to fear it's completion. If the sword is forged from the Spear of Destiny, by completing it Straub/Barbarossa would start winning victories and change the outcome of WWII.
certainpersonio replied to a topic in The Darkest Shore@RequixEclipse As usual, incredible work on a high-quality post. For me, the hardest part of the Nerthus mythology is that she is linked, interwoven, and interchangeable with other gods/goddesses throughout Germany and Nordic regions. One source I found linked her with no less than 10 other goddesses in some way or another. It's probably that different people consider these dieties to be unique, but it's hard for me to sort through it all. However, I found two notable threads: Nerthus the Mother: The first I posted about in another thread here in more detail. The gist of it is that Nerthus, and to a greater extent Bertha (the White Lady), is associated with watching over the souls of the dead and unborn children. This has interesting implications for the meuchlers, who appear to be referring to Nerthus as "mother". Charlemagne the demigod: While clearly not true, the mother of historical figure Charlemagne is called Bertrada of Laon. She's associated with the goddess Bertha. I think this is for 3 reasons: first, Charlemagne was well loved and feared and extremely powerful; it makes sense for some people to associate this power with divinity. Second, Bertrada sounds similar to Bertha. Third, Bertha is associated with a single flat foot (like a duck's foot) and supposedly Bertrada was known to have a foot like this. If I'm honest, the only reason I care about this, relatively thin connection, is that it could bring Charlemagne into the story, which could open up many exciting directions for the story.
@RequixEclipse Great find! After googling this, it turns out that this is also in the Toy Shop in TFR. So either this is the same book brought back, or Rideau was also researching the knights.
@RequixEclipse By murals do you mean the ones down by Barbarossa's statue? I think Glitching Queen did a phenomenal job retrieving and cleaning up the images from the walls down there: http://www.glitchingqueen.com/ww2zombies.html As far as what they mean, I'm inclined to think they have to do with one of the Crusades Barbarossa went on. However, there is no notable time on which he took a sea-voyage for the Crusades, so really it is a mystery. And what do you mean by statues?
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certainpersonio replied to anonymous's topic in The Darkest Shore@anonymous Found an interesting Meuchler/Nerthus connection. Nerthus is a part of a cluster of goddesses who, depending on the region/belief system, were either all the same or closely related. Namely Nerthus, Frigga, Holda, Bertha, and Perchta were all goddesses of the earth and fertility. One of the functions of the goddess of the earth was to take-up the dead and watch over them. Specifically named are the souls of children who are unborn. What if the meuchlers are saying "mutter" because they are inhabited by the souls of unborn children who look to Nerthus as their mother. Bellow are quotes from two different sources about this theory.
@anonymous This exactly what I was thinking! I think that Straub heads back to defend Hitler, but loses and WWII ends. However, Straub escapes and continues to hunt down the final pieces of the Sword. Because of this, I don't think we'll actually get another piece of the sword in the next map. Up to this point Straub has deliberately positioned his forces and research. Now though, he's reacting to a call for help, so it would be unlikely for him to stumble upon another piece of the sword. @Silv3r Energy Bolivia seems perfectly fine to me as a future map. I think it would be another great way to explore the world and tap into the mythology/history of new frontiers. I'm also hoping that we end up in Egypt. This is mainly because the pre-release notes from Klaus that Noah got were from a book about the history of Egypt (Das alte Wunderland de Pyramiden for those interested- 1906 edition). Plus it kind of makes sense that Dr. Straub might be trying to learn more from the "Book of the Dead" or something like that.
@anonymous I think it's referring to Crusades. The stone reliefs in the Emperors Chambers appear to depict Barbarossa's journey and death during the 3rd Crusade. I personally think we're dealing with something that came back from the Crusades (I'm working on a proper write up for it).


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Unemployment committee met 4 times in 3 years
A high-level committee formed to suggest effective measures on unemployment has virtually become ineffective, as it has held only four meetings in the last three years
A committee formed to tackle the problem of unemploy- ment has ironically failed at its job. Its tardy pace of work means that in the last two and a half year, the members have met only four times. The committee, set up in December 2010, is headed by minister of state for employment and self- employment, and has nine MLAs and MLCs as its members. The last meeting of the committee was held in February this year. The date for the next meeting is yet to be decided.
Government sources told this newspaper that the committee, under the chairmanship of the then MoS Gulabrao Deokar, met thrice in 2011, and once in 2013. From August 2011 to February 2013, the committee did not have a single meeting. After Deokar's exit from the state cabinet in June this year, the present incumbent Sanjay Sawkare is yet to call a fresh meeting.
When contacted, Congress MLC Suresh Navale, who is a member of the committee, said he was unaware of the reasons why regular meetings were not being held. "In the last meeting, we were told that the committee would soon undertake a study tour of China, as the government of China, despite having the largest population, was successfully dealing with the unemployment issue," he said.
When asked about the current status of the committee, MoS Sanjay Sawkare said he was trying to speed up the work. "I was a member of the committee before taking over as the chairman from Gulabrao Deokar. The committee lacks adequate budgetary provisions and we are trying to sort it out by holding discussions with the Finance department," he clarified.
Speaking about the China tour, Sawkare said visits to China and South Korea, along with a visit to Gujarat, had been discussed. "A draft, along with a presentation, is ready and we will try to submit our final report soon," he added.
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The committee under MoS employment and self-employment was formed in December 2010 after a debate held in the State Legislature. It has nine legislators – five from the NCP, two each from the Congress and BJP, and one from the Shiv Sena, as its members.
In fact, a cabinet committee, comprising seven ministers was formed in August 2010 to deal with the same issue, with the minister for employment and self-employment as its head. The committee under MoS was asked to submit its report to the cabinet committee within two months of its formation. It is almost three years and the committee is yet to hand in its report.
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Besides suggesting effective measures to attend to the issues faced by educated unemployed youths, sources say the committee has six points on its agenda as listed below:
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The Ordon Spring is a loacation in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
In the first cutscene, you are sitting with your father at the Ordon Spring. After the cutscene, you appear in your house.When you go back, Ilia is cleaning Epona. She makes you promise not to push Epona too much- even though you have to ride her all throughout Hyrule. Later, you have to go to Ordon Village, and go to Fado, who is in the barn across the village. You use your horse to gather up a bunch of steers. When you get back, you see Ilia with her father. When she sees you and Epona, she looks at Epona's legs.
Epona's legs have grown MUSCLE- OH NO! She thinks that Epona has been injured, so she takes her to the Ordon Spring to heal Epona. You must crawl in if you want to get Epona back. When you get in, Ilia decides that the injury wasn't very effective. Soon, a King Bulblin comes and knocks Link out. In the cutscene, the King Bulblin takes Ilia. Pretty Ironic, huh? Almost all springs in the game are based on healing, and Link gets knocked out. Well, that was the Ordon Spring.
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No! It is not proved to kiss the thumb when the name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saws) is chanted.
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"He will have aged gracefully and will have a handsome, more mature look."
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Vizio's New M-Series 4K HDR "XLED" TVs Promise Better Picture Quality, Smart TV Changes
Stephan Jukic – May 1, 2017
UPDATE: Following very recent communication with PR reps for Vizio, we have made some minor corrections to the following content: Vizio has clarified that the company is NOT to be owned by LeEco. That deal fell through due to regulatory issues and the two companies are thus partnering in different ways. Also, the 2017 M-Series models will all feature native 60Hz panels
In 2016 Vizio really impressed almost everyone who knows anything about 4K TV technology with the overall quality of their key Ultra HD TV models and the performance they delivered. This applied particularly to last year's P-Series models, which were priced remarkably affordably while offering a whole pile of premium performance specs which put them on par with some much more expensive premium models from rival brands.
This in fact has been a tendency of Vizio's since their first ever P-Series 4K TV models emerged in late 2014 and now in 2017, the brand is impressing us again with this year's versions of their 4K HDR TVs.
Most importantly so far, we're seeing some serious improvement for the 2017 M-Series "XLED 4K TVs in particular. While the 2017 P-Series has gone through only some minor changes, the newest version of the M-Series has been modertely upgraded while still sticking to Vizio's now famous budget prices.
These new M-Series models with 4K resolution and HDR start out with the 50 inch model, with a very nice $800 price tag and go up from there to a giant 75 inch M-Series TV selling for $3000, which is still remarkably cheap for a 75 inch 4K HDR TV. All of the 2017 models come with full full-array LED backlighting and local dimming technology that consists of a robust number of local dimming zones. All of the M-Series size ranges come with 32 of them and this amounts to some very solid black level performance for HDR contrast delivery. Oddly though, considering the apparently improved black performance of the 2017 models, this number of local dimming zones is actually lower than what we saw in the 2016 M-Series editions, which came with 64 local dimming zones for the 50 inch model.
Furthermore, unlike their 2016 counterparts, the 2017 M-Series 4K HDR models all include full HDR color performance, with wide color gamut for 92%+ DCI-P3 color space coverage and 10-bit color. Last year, fans of Vizio 4K TVs who wanted these things could only get them by buying the company's P-Series models. As for HDR format support, for the 2017 TVs we can expect to see HDR10 and Dolby Vision support make their appearance again. One further display change for 2017 is the use of VA panel display for all models, so if you want an IPS Vizio TV you're out of luck with the 2017 editions.
Overall though, just how good is the new M-Series? Well, at a recent Vizio demonstration of their new 4K TVs in New York City, the M-Series was compared side-by-side with one of Samsung's new QLED HDR 4K TVs, the Q7 model and surprisingly, it was the Vizio television which delivered the visibly richer, deeper black levels, though the Q7 QLED TV did show off marginally better color performance. Overall though, both TVs performed very similarly and with this the key thing to keep in mind here though is that while the 65 inch Samsung Q7 is retailing for a whopping $3,999 at current prices, the Vizio M-Series HDR model with full-array LED backlighting and superior black performance sells for just $1,500.
Then we have Vizio's new "XLED branding strategy for the M-Series and other 4K HDR models. This might sound like some new twist on LED backlighting or fundamental display hardware but in reality it's much more of a simple marketing term with virtually no relation to display hardware technology, which Vizio is using to describe the software and smart TV updates they've given to their 2017 4K TVs like the M-Series.
Speaking of those smart TV updates, the new 2017 models have taken what some users might view as a step backwards.
Both the P-Series and M-Series models in 2016 came with free included Android "SmartCast" smart TV tablets, which were where the majority of smart TV functionality and content apps access was controlled from. In the 2017 models, the SmartCast tablet is no longer included by Vizio since the company claims that many customers prefer a more classical button remote and that most buyers of their 2016 TVs were using their phones to control them in any case. Thus, in this year's M-Series models, what we'll get is a complex but very much normal button remote with smart functionality and more direct access to content apps right through the TVs themselves instead of via external SmartCast app on a phone or the tablet we saw in 2016.
Finally, we should mention that all of the 2017 Vizio M-Series models come with built-in Chromecast, Google Home compatibility and that they're all 4K TVs with a native 60Hz refresh rate, as opposed to the native 120Hz refresh which applied only to 60 inch or larger 2016 M-Series models.
Here's a breakdown of all 4K HDR Vizio M-Series "XLED" 4K TV size ranges and suggested retail prices at the time of this writing:
Model Size Price
M50-E1 50-inch $800
M55-E0 55-inch $1,000
M65-E0 65-inch $1,500
M70-E3 70-inch $2,000
M75-E1 75-inch $3,000
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May 1, 2017 at 9:17 am
Thank you for your review, but you got a few key specifications wrong.
First, the buyout be LeEco was nixed and was not consummated. Vizio is still an American company, although the sets are made in China.
Secondly, all the monitors in the M Series are now built with native 60 hz panels and not the native 120 hz panels in the larger 2016 M Series.
Also, the P Series is the same product as the previous years product. The only difference will be the firmware, and both year models will receive the update, so the P Series is really a two year product cycle, and will not be upgraded until the 2018 product ships.
May 16, 2017 at 11:58 pm
Hi Sutton, yes we corrected the news piece to explain that LeEco did not buy Vizio. Also, the error about 120Hz refresh has been corrected after verification. As for the P-Series, we make no mention of a 2017 P-Series lineup release here.
May 30, 2017 at 7:50 pm
On Vizio's office website, it lists the 2017 M55 to have a 120hz panel. Does the 60hz only apply to some panels.
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June 9, 2017 at 2:14 pm
Hey there Harsh, no what you saw there was Vizio's "Effective refresh rate" for the M-Series. This is basically a type of interpolation technology which artificially doubles the real native refresh rate of 60Hz that the 2017 55 inch M-Series actually has.
July 11, 2017 at 10:23 am
Do you have any inkling as to why Vizio would scale back the panel on the M-Series to 60Hz? Seems like a step in the wrong direction. The M-Series has consistently seen an improvement in features year over year. Now they are cutting back on the refresh rate and the local dimming zones from 2016. Not saying they needed to improve it, but why downgrade?
July 12, 2017 at 12:22 pm
Hey there Greg, it's hard to guess but based on our own analysis of both (we're currently in the process of reviewing the 2017 M-Series) i'd suspect that the company is simply becoming more efficient with their use of lesser resources to keep maintaining quality. I say this because from the actual performance metrics we've seen for brightness, contrast, color performance and motion handling, the 2017 M-series performs better than the 2016 model in many, many ways. Motion interpolation is weak in the newer versions due partly to the reduction to 60Hz display but motion blur is almost equally good in both TVs. And as for brightness, contrast and local dimming, believe it or not the 2017 M-series delivers far better peak brightness in HDR mode than its 2016 cousin and better color performance as well due to the inclusion of 10-bit color, which the 2016 model lacks. Even local dimming in the 2017 model is only slightly inferior despite the reduction in dimming zones.
In other words, you are in fact getting more with the newer model despite the appearance of watered down specs.
May 1, 2017 at 10:17 am
I thought the LeEco deal went BUST?
May 1, 2017 at 10:57 am
The deal did go bust. The author of the article isn't very well informed.
May 15, 2017 at 1:02 pm
Hi Ben, as mentioned in the article itself and in all other places where we mentioned a buyout of Vizio by LeEco, we've clarified that Vizio will remain as its own company. This was corrected a while ago. Thanks for your input though.
May 1, 2017 at 1:51 pm
Two comments/corrections to be made. First, the native refresh rate on the 2017 M Series is almost certainly 60Hz (compared to 120Hz for the 2016 model). It's unfortunate, but probably mostly matters for gamers. From what I gather, it still handle 24 frame content correctly using 3:2 pulldown or something to that effect–so it may not be that significant for the more typical mass market purchaser–but that's open to debate, I suppose. Second, the LeEco deal definitely went bust (not sure how this was missed because it was all over the news wires a couple weeks back)–Vizio remains a private independent operating entity.
I think LeEco discovered how unforgiving U.S. consumers can be when it absolutely fumbled its initial uMax85 release, providing virtually zero volume (sold out in 9 seconds), 3-6 month delivery times for all but the earliest handful of buyers (even some people who got in on the 9 second release had to wait until February for delivery–a handful received theirs in a month or so after ordering in early November), minimal specification information (had basic specs, but staff had no answers for any more technical spec info), and slow/poor firmware updates to fix early bugs in the TVs operation–particularly its FALD and HDR performance), and pretty p*ss poor communication, in general. The fact the timing of that U.S. release coincided with a LOT of bad news about the company's financial situation, and consumers (rightly) abandoned LeEco as an option. Which is a shame–extra competition would have been great for consumers. And by all accounts, for those who did eventually get the uMax85 delivered, it's a solid/high-value TV. But good luck getting much support–and it seems more likely than not LeEco may just completely abandon the U.S. market, leaving consumers with a potentially very large and pricey paper weight, should something go wrong with their uMax85s. I would have bought one. I tried to get the initial release. But by the time they offered another batch for sale, the news on the company, its fortunes, and all the other smoke scared me away. And I wouldn't touch anything from them now. Vizio (and the U.S. consumer) dodged a bullet.
June 1, 2017 at 7:37 am
Hi Stephen,
Let me start by saying I can go no larger than a 50″ TV. I'm seriously considering the new Sony 900E (49″) however Vizio has been on my list since my hunt started. With the improvements to the "M" (50″) in 2017 it becomes even more interesting. At current prices the "M" can be purchased for only $599.00, really incredibly priced! The Sony is $1,099.00. I don't mind spending more money but $500.00 is a BIG difference. Am I getting $500.00 more TV with the Sony? Thanks for you input!
August 8, 2017 at 7:43 pm
Any progress on that review?
August 25, 2017 at 9:47 pm
Hi there Scot. it's coming over this weekend in fact. there are two pending before it and all three will be live by Sunday the 27th.
August 26, 2017 at 8:22 pm
So with the P and M series both getting updates for an on board apps installed on the tv itself. Is it better to buy 2016 models. Also what is better in the 55″ the P55-E1 with the IPA screen or the M55-E0 with VA screen? Some people say you loose color with an IPA screen
August 26, 2017 at 10:15 pm
Hi there Mike, I think you meant IPS and there are major differences between IPS and VA panels in TVs. Color performance will be about equal in either kind but IPS displays deliver far less contrast and black depth than their VA counterparts. On the other hand, the viewing angles of IPS TV displays are much wider in case you have a lot of living room/den seating far off to either side. IPS TVs with local dimming technology can however also deliver excellent black levels but such models are quite rare.
As for the 2016 vs. 2017 Vizio TV models, it depends. I'd recommend the 2017 versions where possible. they've come with certain solid smart TV and software updates and if we're talking about the 2017 E-Series or M-Series, they really are completely new TV editions with new specs (which happen to be better based on what we're seeing so far in our reviews). The 2017 P-Series is identical to its 2016 version but it does have a new smart TV interface.
August 27, 2017 at 10:20 am
That helps me a lot in my decision making but With M55-E0 being only 60hz will the vizio 55″ E series being 120hz is it a better 4k tv
September 8, 2017 at 1:05 am
Recently bought an M65-E0. Streaming looks great but I do watch a lot of cable (especially sports). Several cable channels such as HBO look great while others seem to be lacking a bit. I read elsewhere that the M series lacks a little in upscaling 720p content and looks a bit "softer" when doing so than most other TV's. I'm wondering which TV's in the same general price range do a better job of upscaling 720p? And would the difference be significantly noticeable or negligible at best?
October 12, 2017 at 5:07 pm
Hi there Michael. Vizio's 4K TVs mostly upscale at a level of quality that's nearly comparable to that of most other major brand models. However, we have noticed that Sony, LG and Samsung's models (all of them, premium or mid-range and budget) upscale ever so slightly better for low resolution content like 480p, and possibly 720p. So maybe give their models a try based on your budget. I also note that the content itself plays a part. Some content sources are just badly mastered and no 4K TV can really fix them completely because after all, the TV's picture processing engine can only work with the data it's given. It does not perform magic tricks of any kind. Feel free to let us know if you gave other TVs a try and what results you had. Thanks!


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As Iraqi forces advance slowly toward Hit, they liberate 1,500 prisoners from an underground dungeon. The prisoners included security forces and civilians.
The advance on Hit has been slowed, however, by trapped civilians.
Displaced people begin to return to Ramadi, but there is no electricity. About 3,000 families are said to have returned to those districts which have been cleared of mines. This is out of some half million people who fled, however. Meanwhile, additional civilians continue to be displaced by fighting.
The UN expects the flood of refugees from the assault on Mosul to swell to 1 million, and there are no resources in place to deal with the problem.
Kurdish MPs demand that the Yazidi city of Shingal (or Sinjar) be declared a "ruined city," a designation that would direct reconstruction funds to the area. The Yazidi speak a Kurdish language and the Kurds have demonstrated solidarity with them, despite their minority religion. However, the city lies outside of what has been the Kurdish autonomous region and its incorporation into Kurdistan is resisted by the Baghdad government.
Parliament has designated all of Anbar province ruined, with 80% of infrastructure destroyed. Reconstruction costs are estimated at $20 billion, of which the Islamic Development Bank has pledged only $250 million. The Iraqi government currently has no significant resources to contribute to the effort.
Salah Naswari in al Jazeera discusses the political reforms. PM Abadi has nominated a new slate of ministers said to be technically competent and politically non-partisan. He will make other personnel changes. Muqtada al-Sadr has voiced support for the moves and called off his occupation of the Green Zone. However, the current ministers will need to resign and parliament will have to approve the new slate. The current power sharing arrangement with ethno-sectarian quotas is also an obstacle to effective governance. The Kurds continue to move toward secession, while Sunni Arabs will see the reforms as merely further marginalizing them. As an example of the problems posed by ethnic politics, Turkmen are demanding representation in the cabinet.
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By Eman Abdelhadi-LSA Senior at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Exactly 6 days after he delivered his "much-anticipated" speech on Middle East policy and 3 days after he delivered an address to AIPAC speaking on many of the same topics, President Obama spoke to both houses of the British Parliament about US-British relations. The American press hailed the first speech as a "reset on Middle East policy", and bloggers and writers claimed that the US had finally thrown full support behind the Arab Spring. Pro-Israel writers followed Mitt Romney's example and bemoaned the President's proclamation on the 1967 borders as an act of throwing Israel under the proverbial bus. But as an activist and humanitarian, his speeches spoke to me not of the bold moves of a visionary leader but of the delusion and condescension of a Bush Era henchman.
Cutting through the rhetoric and niceties to the actual policy implications of his speech on Thursday, showed that Obama was merely spelling out an extension of the US policy of placing American security and economic interests in the region above all else. Even while pledging to support protesters, Obama continued to ignore their foremost demand; just as he had done with Tunisia, then Egypt. His harshest words, to President Al-Assad, spoke volumes. "President Assad now has a choice: He can lead that transition, or get out of the way." Lead the transition? How can a man who has waged war on his people, shooting down hundreds if not thousands of protesters while injuring and torturing many more, lead a transition to democracy? Since that first fateful Friday in December when Tunisian vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire, the central rally cry of the revolution has been the toppling of the current regimes in the Arab world. "The people want the end of the regime" has resounded from square to square telling the world that those who rejected democracy and favored corruption for decades cannot, in one magical act of schizophrenia, turn around and lead their governments into a democracy! Apparently Obama has not been listening. A fact only reinforced by his deliberate failure to even mention Saudi Arabia's massive military campaign against protesters in Bahrain and Yemen. Clearly US-favored stability at the cost of freedom of expression and self-determination is still the policy.
As for the now oft-cited recognition of the 1967 borders, I guess a congratulations is in order to our dear president for finally recognizing what has been decided by international law and affirmed by the global community and humanitarians every where years ago. But before we jump on the US love boat and hail this step as revolutionary, let's look at Obama's speech to AIPAC only 3 days later. Stating that his ultimate priority was Israel's security, Obama once again re-affirmed the stagnation of American foreign policy. Although he may stand before the world and claim an interest in the humanitarian objectives of both peoples, the reality is that his stance behind Israel is, in his own words, "ironclad". His desperation to show Israel's biggest lobby that nothing had changed in US support for Israel was disgusting and shameful considering the Israeli record of human rights violations and unlawful aggression. Nowhere in either speech did he care to mention the unequal power dynamic between the two players or, while he harped on Palestinians for ending negotiations, Israel's tendency to violate treaty after treaty after treaty. For Obama, Israel is not a means to peace, but an end in itself, just as it was for Bush and his predecessors.
If these two speeches left me dejected and disappointed, Obama's talks in Great Britain left me nothing short of heartbroken. I watched as the ex-community organizer from Chicago who once, in near memory, embodied hope and progress, tolerated the superfluous ceremonies of a monarchy smeared with the legacy of colonialism and Eurocentrism. Then that same Obama stood before a podium and reminded his audience that the world still needed US-Brittish leadership, which had not ended. To an audience of British parliament members perhaps this was welcome news. But to those of us who know that leadership for what it was and is, a self-interested, opportunistic tendency to use military and economic prowess to trick the developing world out of its resources and self-determination, this was anything but good news. As Obama condescendingly clung to Western hegemony, his rhetoric echoed the exceptionalism we had become so accustomed to in the 8 years before his election. "It's very hard to sit across the table from a party that is denying your right to exist, and has not renounced the right to send missiles and rockets into your territory," he said matter-of-factly speaking of Fatah's power-sharing alliance with Hamas (which is preventing civil bloodshed between Palestinians as we speak). Could the Palestinians not say the exact same thing to Israel, Mr President? Ironically, in almost the same breath, he re-iterated his opposition to Palestinian statehood being brought to the UN this fall. A dismissal of the UN and its role chillingly reminiscent of Bush Doctrine policies.
As I watched all this unfold I could not help but recall that historic speech to the Muslim world two years ago in which Barack Obama said "I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world, one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect". A speech in which he recognized the harms done to the Muslim world by the very American-European leadership he today tries to revive. "Tension has been fed by colonialism that denied rights and opportunities to many Muslims, and a Cold War in which Muslim-majority countries were too often treated as proxies without regard to their own aspirations." I could not bear the juxtaposition of the image of a politically young, newly elected Obama standing in front of a red curtain speaking of change, progress and equality and the image of a wizened president touring Buckingham palace with her majesty the queen and referencing the good ol' days of uncontested US hegemony with Britain as its faithful sidekick. I cannot help but wonder if in 2009 Obama only spoke in Cairo assuming that he would not be called to substantiate his promises because the Arab world would always be chained into submission by its dictatorial US allies. Or, perhaps in the time the Arabs have used to lift their chains, Obama, the community organizer, has incurred a set of his own. Either way, this is not the man next to whose name I proudly blackened a small black oval on November 4th, 2008.


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This could only happen in New Jersey:
"A US woman who ended up with three police cars outside her home claims she was teaching her dog to dial 911. Sylvia D'Antonio, 46, of Lake Parsippany, New Jersey, was charged with disorderly conduct for making three late night 911 calls. But she insists the calls were made by Slayer, her German shephard. A police dispatcher was alarmed because when the calls were picked up "the only communication was someone breathing". The calls were traced and three squad cars raced to D'Antonio's home where they found there was no emergency. D'Antonio claimed she told Slayer how to dial 911 in an emergency and the dog got the number right. "She knocks it off the hook and then she steps on it," she said. "
I can't even figure out where to pee (last night I peed on the sofa, much to the consternation of my Dad) let alone how to use the friggin' phone. All power to Slayer, and for all we know, it could have been an emergency in his mind. Maybe his water bowl was empty.
Still on the topic of law enforcement, join me in wishing Hans, a K9 Police Officer, a jolly good retirement. In his career, he apprehended over 100 criminals and saved his human partners life on more than one occasion. His retirement gift? No, not a watch but "a jumbo-size box of dog biscuits." Let's hope his dentures can handle it.
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