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Piazza Duomo is in the old town of Alba, tucked away amongst the narrow streets. The restaurant also has its own farm, which supplies many of the vegetables used in the kitchen. Enrico Crippa opened the restaurant in 2005. I did not particularly love my first meal here, but several well-travelled people that I know are fans of the place, so it seemed only fair to give it another try. Piazza Duomo opened in May 2005. It is located in a tiny side street just yards from the cathedral, behind a bright purple door. The restaurant itself is up a flight of stairs on the first floor, separated into a couple of dining areas. The menu cost €240 (£206), and there is naturally a supplement if you want to add white truffles in the season.
The wine list was extensive, with over 1,800 separate labels. Examples were Gerard Neumayer Bruderthal Gewurtztraminer 2012 at €70 for a bottle that will set you back €28 in the high street, Michele Chiarlo Cerequoi 2007 at €130 compared to its retail price of €67 and Henri Boillot Monopole Puligny Montrachet at €225 for a wine that will cost you €133 in a shop. There are plenty of grander offerings too, such as Jacques Prieur Le Montrachet 2009 at €800 for a bottle whose current market value is €544. The tasting menu here is a lengthy experience, our dinner taking just under five hours. A nibble of buckwheat crisps and chickpea carte di musica flatbread began the meal, the buckwheat crisps in particular excellent (16/20). The bread that arrived later was less impressive, the best being a pleasant hazelnut roll (13/20).
The first nibble was a Swiss chard sponge with a tuna sauce on top and a dip of caper powder. I have yet to be convinced by this modern technique, taking an ingredient and producing from it something roughly the consistency of a bath sponge. It looks quite pretty but do you really want to eat a flavoured bath sponge? This was accompanied by foie gras cream, crunchy corn and “Gingerino” foam (reminiscent of Campari but made of citrus fruit extract, sugar, herbs and spices) anda peanut cracker. Finally there was a pair of fake olives: one was filled with langoustine tartare and the other with veal tartare. The fake olives are hardly an original idea, having been done a decade or more earlier at El Bull, but they tasted good. However the sponge was, well, like a green sponge (average 15/20).
A flotilla of nibbles then came into view, each in their own little dish and carefully placed on the table by the waitresses. I liked a Brussels sprout marinated in mustard sauce and topped with mustard, mustard leaves and parsley sauce. There was a trio of surprisingly good bars of marinated pumpkin with pickled hazelnuts. What looked like a sushi roll had a filling of apple, caviar, hazelnuts, horseradish and mozzarella, the roll itself being made of radichio rather than seaweed. There was beetroot gazpacho with goji berries and dried cranberries. There was also a dish of some overly sharply pickled mushrooms, a dish of steamed broccoli with a disconcertingly sour sauce (notionally a Pedmontese sauce reminiscent of béarnaise). There was also nice bak choi with Japanese furikake seasoning made from dried tuna, sesame and seaweed, and finally a dish of fairly mild kimchi, the Korean fermented cabbage (average 15/20). This sequence alone demonstrated the sheer amount of work that can go into fine dining.
Next was a sphere of green anchovy coated in cod resting on a pool of parsley sauce, with a base of yellow pepper sauce. On the side was a mussel on a cracker and a piece of mackerel with orange vinaigrette. The mackerel was quite nice, the acidity of the vinaigrette balancing the oiliness of the fish, but I was less taken by the cod and anchovy concoction, which was doubtless a technical tour de force but whose flavours worked less well together (14/20).
Another small array of dishes now arrived. There was a pork sausage glazed in lentil puree with herbs, black truffle and veal broth, which was lovely and rich. Less successful was turnip, sausage and a little cube of foie gras, though Fassone veal tartare with lentils and white truffle was nice. Best was a rich ragu of rabbit, turnip and polenta. These miniature dishes varied wildly in standard, though the ragu and the pork sausage were genuinely good (average 17/20).
A little sandwich of rabbit with mushroom, seaweed and okonomiyaki sauce in a steamed bread wrap tasted a lot better than it sounds, the savoury sauce working really well, the overall effect reminiscent of a particularly light Chinese steamed bun (17/20). Next, two fish dishes were disconcertingly contrasting. Carpaccio of sea bass was fine but an accompanying concoction in a Ficoidea lettuce leaf was searingly sour, featuring juniper, salty lemon, lime zest, lime and green pepper, with lettuce juice on the side and was something I found quite unpleasant (13/20 average).
The meal got back on track with an elaborate salad (called “21, 31, 51” – me neither), composed of numerous elements from the two gardens that the restaurant owns. The exact composition and number of elements of this dish varies by the season, but in this case there were over seventy separate leaves and herbs, with an olive oil dressing flavoured with sesame, and a little bowl of dashi lurking under the salad bowl, to be drunk after the greenery. This dish is presumably a nod to the famous gargouille dish of Michel Bras, which has inspired many imitations around the world. The vegetables were good, especially an excellent carrot, but there are a couple of observations, The Bras dish is not just a salad of many elements but has numerous vegetables prepared in different ways: some pickled, some cooked, some raw, and this seemed to be pretty much an assembly of salad elements. Moreover the quality of vegetables is partly determined by climate, which means that the vegetables from the Mediterranean, with all the sun that they get, have an inherent advantage over those in less blessed climates in more northerly parts of Europe, such as the UK or Scandinavia. This is why even the best tomatoes from the UK compare poorly with those from the sunny Amalfi coast. Foggy Alba in northern Italy is great for mushrooms and truffles but less than perfect for some other vegetables and leaves, however much care and attention is lavished on them. If you doubt this, just walk around the vegetable markets of Ventamiglia or Cannes on the Mediterranean and taste a few things. So, all in all, this salad was very good but was always going to seem less thrilling than one made from ingredients raised in more clement weather than here (17/20).
Raw scallops were served with sea urchin and Pecorino cheese sauce, turnip, sea urchin cream and beside this was some sea urchin wrap rolled up in lettuce with Japanese condiments (furikake) and mayonaisse. This was worryingly bitter, and to me the flavours clashed - cheese, scallops and salty sea urchin - together?!? (12/20).
This was followed by a "greenhouse" dish of turnip slices with leaves, potato crackers, veal tartare, turnip gelee and barbecue sauce with whipped cream. The tartare was very good and nicely seasoned but the turnips were, well, turnips, and the cream added little (14/20). Cod and pumpkin sauce came with Swiss chard and nasturtium leaves. This was capably made, though I was unconvinced by the pairing of cod with pumpkin (15/20).
Cardoons (artichoke thistles) came with milk foam, hazelnuts, cream of hazelnuts, given a luxurious twist by the addition of white truffle. Sadly the cardoons I had were badly overcooked and mushy, and even the truffles could not distract from this fundamental problem (11/20). Interestingly, in our party of four, not all of the cardoons suffered from this mushiness, as a quick swap of plates confirmed, but I can only write about what I was served.
Things got back on track with excellent porcini and veal carpaccio with toasted rice with star anise and mushroom broth. The mushrooms had lovely flavour, the veal was good and the textural contrast of the toasted rice worked well (18/20). Potato cream with lapsing souchon tea powder and marinated quail egg topped with truffles was ultra-rich and enjoyable in a guilty pleasure kind of way, vaguely reminiscent of the Joel Robuchon mash, which used to have more butter than potato (16/20).
Agnolotti pasta was filled with Fontina cheese fondue and truffles, the pasta delicate but the cheese extremely strong and for me too dominant (14/20). The last savoury dish turned out to be the best of all. Venison was cooked rare and served with foie gras cream, red wine sauce, black cabbage and truffle, with a meatball made using the liver of the deer. This was gloriously rich and had great flavour, the cabbage bringing just enough earthy balance (19/20).
Four desserts were initially offered. Ricotta tart had a corn biscuit base and came with orange sauce and ricotta cream with hazelnut ice cream, which I was unconvinced by, the corn tasting out of place to me. Hazelnut biscuits were filled with different creams: coffee jelly, caramel and chocolate, and was very pleasant. There was also a sort of deconstructed lemon tart with a base soaked in limoncello, lemon cream, whipped cream, meringue and flowers made from marzipan and almond paste.
This was pleasant and provided a welcome acidity given the other desserts. Finally there was a modern interpretation of Black Forest gateau, with chocolate shortbread, yoghurt powder, cranberry powder, cherries, whipped cream and chocolate ganache with a red fruit infusion. These were generally pleasant, but the pastry sections of three star Paris restaurants will not be losing any sleep with the competition here (average 16/20). Finally a few more sweet offerings appeared as the bill was brought: an apple cracker was filled with whipped cream, chocolate ganache, eclairs, quince and white truffle. Cinnamon and apple biscuits had crème patissiere. There was a ganache of totched Muscavado sugar and a broth of quince, pears and ginger.
Service was top notch, and a lot friendlier than I recall on my previous visit, though going with someone who knew the chef a little doubtless helped in that regard. The bill, with the white truffle supplement and copious amounts of excellent wine, came to €532 each before tip, which in these heady post Brexit vote days comes to £456. If you shared a modest bottle of wine between two then a typical cost per head might be around £250.
Overall, this was a somewhat more enjoyable meal here than my previous one. Some dishes showed genuine ability, especially the venison dish, and the two farms that the chef now owns mean that the cuisine has deeper roots in the local area that it seemed to have when I last visited. Over a lengthy tasting menu there are always going to be some ups and downs, and dishes that you prefer over others, and this kind of technical modernist cuisine is never going to be my personal passion. I liked the deer, and the fancy salad was good. On the other hand there were some misjudgements, such as the wildly sour dressing with the sea bass, and it was odd that the bread was so mediocre in a three star restaurant.. However there is no doubting the amount of work that is going into the meal, and for fans of modernist cooking there is much to offer.Book
Further reviews: 16th Mar 2013


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As gun violence rises in Canada, weapons from the U.S. complicate gun control efforts
TORONTO, Canada — A few weeks ago, the Rev. Sky Starr led a funeral in northwest Toronto for a 24-year-old shooting victim. Among the mourners, she noticed a young man.
"I saw this youth was kneeling at the casket, he was praying," Starr recalls. The next morning, she received a call letting her know the same young mourner was dead. He'd been shot and killed overnight.
Canada's 2019 rate of violent deaths by firearms of 0.5 per 100,000 people was an eighth of that in the U.S. But shootings have been trending upward since 2014. Many homicides, particularly those committed with handguns, are concentrated in low-income neighborhoods like Jane and Finch, in Toronto, where Starr counsels families of gun victims.
In Canada, weapons are federally regulated. Unlike in the U.S., gun ownership is not a constitutional right. Since 2020, when Canada's deadliest mass shooting occurred, the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has enacted a series of anti-gun violence measures, including legislation banning 1,500 models of assault-style firearms.
The latest gun control bill,known as Bill C-21, introduced at the end of May, proposes to limit the domestic handgun supply by freezing new sales and transfers. The legislation is currently under consideration in committee in Canada's House of Commons.
It also notably increases penalties for smuggling firearms — one of the country's most difficult challenges, as it tries to address weapons trafficking across its border from the United States.
"Our problem in Toronto [is] handguns from the United States," Toronto Police Service Deputy Chief Myron Demkiw told Canadian parliamentarians during hearings on gun violence in February. In his city last year, he said, "86% of crime handguns [that are] able to be sourced were from the United States."
U.S.-sourced weapons have been used in crimes across Canada
Benoit Dubé, head of an interagency gun violence task force in the province of Quebec called Operation Centaur, told the parliamentary committee that most weapons seized in relation to crimes in Quebec also came from the U.S.
"We need to focus our efforts on the borders between the United States and Canada," Dubé testified.
"The laws in many states, very near the border, are quite porous, easy to circumvent, if you want to possess a gun and then reroute it into the illicit market," says Jooyoung Lee, a University of Toronto sociologist who studies gun violence.
The perpetrator of the 2020 mass shooting killed 22 people over a 13-hour period in Nova Scotia. He had smuggled three of his weapons from Maine in the back of his pickup truck.
In April, police in southern Ontario recovered a drone stuck in a tree carrying 11 handguns. But smugglers more frequently ferry weapons in vehicles like trucks or boats.
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However, it's not just illicit markets that are the problem. Vancouver Police Staff Sgt. Michael Rowe testified that concern also extends to firearm parts, such as Glock barrels and slides, which he said can be shipped to Canada legally.
"These parts are being used to manufacture the untraceable ghost guns that we see being used in our gang conflicts," Rowe said.
With shootings rising, advocates want to step up violence prevention
When it comes to gun violence in Canada, "We're nowhere near the volume that there is south of the border," says Jeremy Grushka, a trauma surgeon at McGill University Hospital in Montreal who is a member of the advocacy group Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns.
Nevertheless, he warns that gun violence in Canada is "a massive public health crisis" with lasting repercussions.
The Toronto Police Service has reported 201 shootings this year through June, up 15% from the same time last year. Homicides have risen by 29%.
While Lee, the sociologist, praises Canada's newest gun control bill for attempting to strengthen border enforcement, he says, "I'm also of the belief that crime prevention is something that is quite overlooked."
More resources could support prevention efforts in areas where handgun violence occurs most, Lee says, among "racially marginalized, underserved communities. And so that would mean investing in those places, supporting young people — it tends to be young men who are at the greatest risk of being an offender or a victim in a shooting — so that they don't go down that path."
Programs intervening with young people most likely to become involved with gun violence were precisely those disrupted by the pandemic, says Audette Shephard. The Toronto mother became an anti-violence advocate after her 19-year-old son Justin was shot and killed in 2001.
When the pandemic began, Shephard says, "A lot of young people basically were kind of just left on their own."
Legal guns kill Canadians too
Despite the challenges presented by weapons circulating illegally, gun control advocates insist there's plenty that Canada should do legislatively to address gun violence.
"U.S. guns don't just kill Americans, they kill Canadians as well. However, there are things that we can do in spite of that, and that's really what we've had to focus on," says Wendy Cukier, president of the Coalition for Gun Control, a Canadian nonprofit that has lobbied for gun legislation, including a handgun ban.
Guns involved in Canadian incidents of intimate partner violence and suicides are primarily sourced in Canada, she notes. The newest proposed legislation also includes red flag provisions and measures to revoke gun licenses for individuals who have engaged in domestic violence or stalking. And with the exception of the Nova Scotia tragedy, she says Canada's mass shootings have overwhelmingly involved guns owned legally or diverted from gun owners in Canada, not the U.S. She and other activists welcome government action targeting those weapons.
"Guns are coming across the border illegally from the United States, but taking the handguns out of the domestic supply will definitely help in Canada. It's just that simple," says Ken Price, whose daughter, Samantha, was injured in a mass shooting in Toronto's busy Danforth neighborhood in July 2018. Fifteen people were shot, of whom two died. The perpetrator's handgun turned out to have been stolen from a shop in another province.
Government action like freezing handgun sales, Price hopes, will prevent Canada from ever approaching the number of mass shootings in the United States, "which was already offensive, and shocking, and frightening, quite frankly, you know, as a permanent state and society."
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D.C.? We’ve got we covered.
The GOP presidential hopeful possibilities took a theatre for a fourth time final night and
things got a small heated, generally for Ohio Gov. John Kasich who got cheers and boos.
“Defying expectations, it wasn’t late neurosurgeon Ben Carson carrying to answer for his
seemingly paradoxical statements, it wasn’t former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush serve falling his own
campaign, it wasn’t attacks on Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida,”
Dispatch Public Affairs Editor Darrel Rowland writes.
“If there was one theme, it was a remarkable miss of fear among a Republican margin to take on
Trump, whose picture has suffered in new polls.”
What Kasich pronounced about Trump’s immigration plan: After Trump reiterated his plan
to expatriate all immigrants in a nation illegally, Kasich said, “Come on, folks. We all know you
can’t collect them adult and boat them across, behind opposite a border. It’s a stupid argument. It is not
an adult argument. It creates no sense.”
Jeb Bush after echoed Kasich’s sentiments.
What Trump pronounced about Kasich: “I built an unimaginable association value billions and
billions of dollars. we don’t have to hear from this man, trust me. we don’t have to hear from
The throng booed Trump.
Then this happened later: “But Kasich also got booed after in a discuss when he
tangled with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz over either to let large banks fail; Kasich pronounced he would try to
make people with income in a bank whole,” Rowland writes.
What others are observant about Kasich: “His arguments competence be befitting for a
general election, though will they work for a primary?” asked Mark Caleb Smith, executive of a Center
for Political Studies during Cedarville University. “It seems he is putting all of his wish in a New
Hampshire primary, that has been some-more passive of Republican mediation over a years, especially
as compared to Iowa. we am only not certain there are adequate Republican moderates to win the
FiveThirtyEight’s Nate Silver had this comment of Kasich,
“You competence expect, given how many Bush is struggling, that Kasich is surging, during slightest with a
certain form of Republican voter,” Silver writes. “But after a
over a summer that Kasich’s discuss had ‘momentum,’ there are few signs of it now. He
moved adult in a polls in New Hampshire in Jul and Aug after using a
blitz of advertisements
there, though his station has surfaced out during about 8 or 9 percent, and has maybe even declined
slightly from his late-summer peak.”
In a headlines: A demeanour during what others wrote about a debate…
Candidates strife along sheer GOP error line
New York Times:
G.O.P. Debate Reveals Divide Over Issue of Immigration
Wall Street Journal:
Republican Debate: A Pivot to Policy
Northeast Ohio Media Group:
Post-debate analysis: John Kasich scored on Donald Trump, though people will remember the
The undercard table: Kasich crony New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was relegated to
the undercard discuss with 3 other possibilities though seemed to make a many of it.
“New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie incited his expulsion to a evening’s undercard into the
that has eluded Kasich,”
Northeast Ohio Media Group’s Henry Gomez writes.
“Christie shined alongside 3 other possibilities who unsuccessful to strech his turn of charisma
or command. When Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal attempted to rope arrows his way, Christie diplomatically
ducked and bashed Democrat Hillary Clinton instead.”
Next up? The subsequent GOP discuss will be Dec. 15 in Vegas, sponsored by CNN and Salem
Radio. Meanwhile a Democratic presidential hopeful possibilities will face off in their second
debate this Saturday.
Behind a scenes: At a final debate, Kasich had a basketball hoop in his green
room. Before this debate,
he played basketball with a Milwaukee Bucks.
Where a administrator is today: Kasich will have dual discuss stops in South Carolina
Unemployment benefits: “A Republican devise to renovate Ohio’s unemployment
compensation complement would cut advantages to jobless workers while creation it some-more formidable to qualify
for assistance during all,” Dispatch contributor Catherine Candisky writes. “Legislation introduced in a House
by Rep. Barbara Sears would revoke a limit series of weeks a workman could accept from the
current 26, to 12-to-20 weeks depending on a state’s stagnation rate.”
Jim Hughes for Ohio House: “As expected, maestro state Sen. Jim Hughes has
announced his vigilant to run for a 24th House District in an bid to barter seats with Rep.
Dispatch contributor Jim Siegel writes.
“If successful, this would be a second army in a House for a Columbus Republican, who
was initial allocated to a House in 2000, where he was inaugurated to 4 terms before being serving
two terms in a Senate.”
Ballot board: “Voting on Ohio inherent amendments could get complicated. The
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splitting a due $13 billion immature appetite inherent amendment into dual apart issues,”
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last week’s ubiquitous election. That will come later.”
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could be as many as 4 issues on one ballot.
Ohio Supreme Court: “A quadruple torpedo from Middletown who is a Mexican national
appears expected to get a new authorised examination in his 24-year-old murder box after a Ohio Supreme
Court declined Tuesday to set an execution date,”
“By a 4-3 vote, a justice refused to set a genocide date for Jose Trinidad Loza, 43, convicted
and condemned to genocide or murdering 4 members of his girlfriend’s family in a southwestern Ohio
city in 1991.”
From Washington: “On a day when people opposite a nation are lobbying for an
increase in a sovereign smallest wage, Sen. Sherrod Brown concurred it is doubtful that Congress
this year will approve his check to gradually lift a smallest salary to from a stream $7.25 an
hour to $15 an hour by 2020,”
Dispatch business arch Jack Torry writes.
ICYMI: Northeast Ohio Media Group’s Stephen Koff looks during some of a accounting
problems of a Ohio Republican Party.
Ohio Republican Party
, that supports possibilities who ratify mercantile responsibility, has an accounting problem. Its
numbers don’t change some months. Other times, they only don’t supplement up.”
“At one indicate this year, a Ohio GOP’s sovereign discuss comment had an unexplained $40,000
increase in receipts, baffling the
Federal Election Commission
Mark your calendars:
Karl Rove and Joe Hallett will all be during a Statehouse
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8.
Rove, domestic consultant and comparison confidant in a George W. Bush administration, will be
signing his new book,
“The Triumph of William McKinley.”
And Hallett, former Dispatch comparison domestic editor, will sign
“The Ohio Politics Almanac.”
Co-author Michael F.Curtin, stream state repute and former Dispatch associate publisher, won’t
be accessible though will have books sealed in advance.
On this day: According to The Dispatch library, on this day in 2010, “Columbus
Mayor Michael B. Coleman says that his 2011 bill calls for training 154 military officers and 145
firefighters. They’ll reinstate waves of officers who are compulsory to retire underneath a
deferred-retirement module and any others who leave a services during a subsequent year.”
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Tracking business expenses is essential for staying profitable and predicting future income and expenses. Whether you’re doing the analysis or leaving that to your financial person, it’s important to know what’s going on with the finances of your business.
1. Compare the budgeted numbers to the actual numbers.
If you don’t have a budget, create one based on past years’ data and soldier on from there. Knowing what you plan to make and spend over a year’s time and tracking that plan against actual spending month by month is very helpful in forecasting what lies ahead and how to fix it.
2. Analyze the income statement.
Accounting software (such as QuickBooks) provides a report of operating expenses called the Profit & Loss Statement or Income Statement. Compare the operating expense figures to last month, last quarter, the average of the last three months, average year to date, and the same month last year. By doing this, expense trends can be identified making it easier to see if a particular expense has increased. This provides the chance to find out what’s happening before it gets out of control.
3. Understand the business’ fixed and variable costs.
You’ll always have an electric bill, but maybe you only have to buy milk for your ice cream business in the spring and summer months (since ice cream sales are zip in the winter). This is the difference between fixed and variable costs. Fixed costs are always there, whether you have income or not—variable costs depend on the amount you’re selling.
4. Breakeven analysis.
This is the volume of sales needed to cover all costs. A breakeven point can be determined once the variable and fixed costs for the business are known.
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At least two instruments called "guitars" were in use in Spain by 1200: the guitarra latina (Latin guitar) and the so-called guitarra morisca (Moorish guitar). The guitarra morisca had a rounded back, wide fingerboard, and several sound holes. The guitarra Latina had a single sound hole and a narrower neck. By the 14th century the qualifiers "moresca" or "morisca" and "latina" had been dropped, and these two cordophones were simply referred to as guitars.
Acoustic guitars form several notable subcategories within the acoustic guitar group: classical and flamenco guitars; steel-string guitars, which include the flat-topped, or "folk", guitar; twelve-string guitars; and the arched-top guitar. The acoustic guitar group also includes unamplified guitars designed to play in different registers, such as the acoustic bass guitar, which has a similar tuning to that of the electric bass guitar.
Jump up ^ "The first incontrovertible evidence of five-course instruments can be found in Miguel Fuenllana's Orphenica Lyre of 1554, which contains music for a vihuela de cinco ordenes. In the following year, Juan Bermudo wrote in his Declaracion de Instrumentos Musicales: 'We have seen a guitar in Spain with five courses of strings.' Bermudo later mentions in the same book that 'Guitars usually have four strings,' which implies that the five-course guitar was of comparatively recent origin, and still something of an oddity." Tom and Mary Anne Evans, Guitars: From the Renaissance to Rock. Paddington Press Ltd, 1977, p. 24.
If you know how to play an E major chord, then you know how to play an A minor chord—just move the chord whole shape over a string. Make sure your first finger is curled, so the open first string rings clearly. Avoid playing the open sixth string when strumming the A minor chord. There are situations when it makes sense to reverse your second and third fingers when playing the A minor chord.
Phosphor bronze strings have a warmer sound with a smooth (if somewhat understated) high end response. This makes them a great fit for genres that benefit from a mellower tone, like a lot of folk or finger-style work. These strings pair well with smaller bodied guitars, though many musicians who play more relaxed genres prefer these strings on larger bodied instruments as well.
Only two or three frets are needed for the guitar chords—major, minor, and dominant sevenths—which are emphasized in introductions to guitar-playing and to the fundamentals of music. Each major and minor chord can be played on exactly two successive frets on exactly three successive strings, and therefore each needs only two fingers. Other chords—seconds, fourths, sevenths, and ninths—are played on only three successive frets.
When you get right down to it, Guitar Center's friendly instructors will do everything they can to help you reach your highest level of musical potential. And remember, guitar lessons are available for both newcomers to the instrument, as well as experienced players who want to push the limits of their performance to even greater heights. If you would like to learn more about any upcoming workshops at a Guitar Center near you, feel free to give us a shout via phone or email. Any info you need can be found on our Guitar Center Lessons homepage and we'll gladly answer any questions you may have.
The BMus in performance with a concentration in guitar is a program that focuses on the study of classical guitar literature and techniques. Goals include enabling students to express themselves musically while emphasizing the skills necessary to pursue careers as professional musicians. The course of study includes extensive performance experiences.
the fifth, which is a perfect fifth above the root; consequently, the fifth is a third above the third—either a minor third above a major third or a major third above a minor third. The major triad has a root, a major third, and a fifth. (The major chord's major-third interval is replaced by a minor-third interval in the minor chord, which shall be discussed in the next subsection.)
Learn the C chord. The first chord we will cover is a C chord—one of the most basic chords in music. Before we do, let's break down just what that means. A proper chord, whether played on a piano, a guitar, or sung by well-trained mice, is simply three or more notes sounded together. (Two notes is called a "diad," and while musically useful, is not a chord.) Chords can also contain far more than three notes, but that's well beyond the scope of this article. This is what a C chord looks like on the guitar:
On the other hand, some chords are more difficult to play in a regular tuning than in standard tuning. It can be difficult to play conventional chords especially in augmented-fourths tuning and all-fifths tuning, in which the large spacings require hand stretching. Some chords, which are conventional in folk music, are difficult to play even in all-fourths and major-thirds tunings, which do not require more hand-stretching than standard tuning.
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The saddle of a guitar refers to the part of the bridge that physically supports the strings. It may be one piece (typically on acoustic guitars) or separate pieces, one for each string (electric guitars and basses). The saddle's basic purpose is to provide the end point for the string's vibration at the correct location for proper intonation, and on acoustic guitars to transfer the vibrations through the bridge into the top wood of the guitar. Saddles are typically made of plastic or bone for acoustic guitars, though synthetics and some exotic animal tooth variations (e.g. fossilized tooth, ivory, etc. ) have become popular with some players. Electric guitar saddles are typically metal, though some synthetic saddles are available.
So, what should you look for in a set of strings? There's no one answer. To go back to those same analogies: every woodwind player has a preferred strength and shape of reed, and every drummer likes a set of sticks with particular balance and tip shape. It's the same with strings: you've got different gauges and different materials to choose from, and ultimately the right ones for you are a matter of preference.
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The neck joint or heel is the point at which the neck is either bolted or glued to the body of the guitar. Almost all acoustic steel-string guitars, with the primary exception of Taylors, have glued (otherwise known as set) necks, while electric guitars are constructed using both types. Most classical guitars have a neck and headblock carved from one piece of wood, known as a "Spanish heel." Commonly used set neck joints include mortise and tenon joints (such as those used by C. F. Martin & Co.), dovetail joints (also used by C. F. Martin on the D-28 and similar models) and Spanish heel neck joints, which are named after the shoe they resemble and commonly found in classical guitars. All three types offer stability.
Although many people thought rock and roll would be a passing fad, by the 1960s it was clear this music was firmly rooted in American culture. Electric guitarists had become the superstars of rock. Live performances in large halls and open-air concerts increased the demand for greater volume and showmanship. Rock guitarists began to experiment, and new sounds and textures, like distortion and feedback, became part of the guitarist's language. Jimi Hendrix was rock's great master of manipulated sound.


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Navigating the labyrinth of regulatory compliance in the transport industry can be a daunting task. With evolving regulations and the need for meticulous record-keeping, businesses are continually seeking smarter ways to stay compliant.
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But now that it's there -- let me elaborate a bit on my concerns.
I like Grant Park -- and occasionally walk through it on the way to the Field Museum -- but my real interest is in its northern occupant, the Art Institute - that I visit every week --- so my real concern is not so much how the bizarre world of contemporary art is abusing the lakefront -- but how it has come to utterly dominate the Art Institute -- which, though "encylopedic" regarding the past, is one-dimensional regarding the present.
Why did it discontinue the "Chicago Vicinty Show" 20 years ago ? Why will it never exhibit the top, living artists of non-contemporary genres -- like portrait painting, Impressionist landscape, Chinese brush painting, Orthodox ikons, Hindu liturgical sculpture, American Western art, Classical bronzes ?
Why will its new contemporary wing be devoted 100% to the kind of contemporary art that has been so well represented by the M.C.A. ?
And why do we -- the citizens who collectively own the lakefront land on which it sits -- allow it to serve the interests of the billionaire's club that sits on the A.I.C. board -- instead of the broader, middle-class public that mostly enjoys the kind of Impressionist visions that draw them to the block-buster exhibits ?
Why do we -- art lovers of various enthusiasms -- concede all authority to museum administrators who are basically specialists in fund-raising and corporate management ?
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Obrein Simasiku Omuthiya The Omuthiya Town Council has admitted that some policies were not followed in awarding compensation to people living in communal land in the proclaimed area of the town. Notable among the concerns is the issue of providing two plots free of charge to people affected as part of the compensation process, which the residents claim has not been realized, considering that the compensation monetary value is below the value of the property. Further, it was established that the council has not in all instances engaged in face-to-face consultations to provide a comprehensive overview of the National Land Compensation Policy to all the affected people as well as create awareness as part of an education programme to show how flexibility can be allowed depending on the uniqueness and merits of the cases at hand. A council resolution states that the affected people were also making comparisons of the old compensation policy with the revised policy of 2008, especially on tariff structures. In addition it found that what has been demanded by the complainants was residential erven for shelter because the compensation in monetary terms has not uplifted their living conditions, thus they claimed they were now homeless as a result of the proclamation of the town. It was in this regard that it was recommended that “town council avail one serviced residential erf on a blanket subsidized price of 20 percent discounted from the upset sale price of all erven in all localities to the affected people as part of compensation.” Further recommendations were that council should initiate the servicing of land as part of the capital projects and solicit funds from government as an enabling tool for the effective and comprehensive compensation process. It is however unclear whether the residential plots currently being serviced in Omuthiya include those for the affected people.
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This is definitely not something you see every day. Yesterday, on 6/11 at 6:11 a.m., a two-faced kitten known as Deucy was born in Amity, Oregon.
The two-faced cats, known as the Janus cat, are extremely rare, and due to the other abnormalities that accompany their birth, rarely live for more than a few days. The Huffington Post reports that one Janus cat, known as Frankelouie, was placed in the Guinness Book of World Records when in 2011 when he turned 12. That is the longest that a Janus cat is known to have lived.

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Directed by Jeff Nichols
A man plagued by terrifying apocalyptic visions struggles to determine if they’re real or if he’s losing his mind. Either way, Curtis (Michael Shannon) is in trouble, and so he doesn’t tell his wife Samantha (Jessica Chastain) about his nightmares, and instead seeks answers in psychology books, while obsessively building a shelter, just in case. Jeff Nichols (MIDNIGHT SPECIAL) broke out with this acclaimed portrait of a man on the brink of disaster that’s instantly relatable to all of us who live in fear of the very real apocalyptic scenarios on Earth’s horizon.
A man plagued by terrifying apocalyptic visions struggles to determine if they’re real.
Cast: Kathy Baker, Jessica Chastain, Katy Mixon, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham
I didn't like it the first time I saw it, but I rewatched it and ended up loving it. Michael Shannon is an amazing actor and delivers a super intense performance.
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Coconut Oil Is Not a Healthy Replacement for Other Saturated Fats
The media and pop culture will frequently glorify a “superfood” for its supposed health benefits, power to heal or ability to reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases. In some cases, as with blueberries and their antioxidant properties or green veggies and their heart health benefits, the claims are accurate. But in other cases, the super power of the superfood in question is too good to be true.
This is the case with coconut oil, which has been touted for its near-mythical abilities to fix everything from skin issues and brittle hair, to its ability to improve your concentration and serve as a healthy replacement for other fats.
According to a recent statement from the American Heart Association, when it comes to heart health, coconut oil is not as good as proponents would have you believe. In fact, you should limit it completely.
“If you’re searching online for health information and how to improve your nutrition, it can be tricky to decipher fact from fiction,” said Crozer Health nutritionist Megan Ramaika, MA, RD, LDN. “However, in this case, the science and heart experts agree that coconut oil is not a healthy alternative or replacement for other fats in your diet.”
Saturated Fat Is the Problem
Coconut oil is loaded with saturated fat. In fact, 82 percent of the fat found in coconut oil is of the saturated variety. This is higher than animal sources of saturated fat such as butter (63 percent), beef fat (50 percent), and pork lard (39 percent).
“Saturated fats are essential to life and you need consume some to be healthy,” said Ramaika. “However, the vast majority of Americans consume too much saturated fat, which raises their risk for health problems.”
The American Heart Association recommends reducing saturated fat intake so that it accounts for no more than five to six percent of your total daily calories. Too much dietary saturated fat is linked to an increase in LDL cholesterol, the so-called “bad” cholesterol that increases your risk for heart disease. Reducing or eliminating these saturated fats—including coconut oil—from your diet can help to lower the risk for these health issues.
Don’t Replace Saturated Fats with a Bad Alternative
Some proponents of coconut oil continue to advocate for its health benefits, citing other studies that show reducing consumption of saturated fats doesn’t lower the risk for high cholesterol and heart disease. The problem is, these studies do not capture the full story.
“Many people who reduce saturated fats from their diet then replace those calories with another unhealthy choice,” said Ramaika.
If you’re removing saturated fats but then adding sugar and other high-carbohydrate foods as a replacement, your health will still suffer. The better option is to replace coconut oil with a healthier alternative.
The American Heart Association recommends cooking with “better for you” oils such as canola, corn, olive, peanut, safflower, soybean, sunflower or a mixture of these oils.
“As with everything in life, moderation is the key with coconut oil and other saturated fats,” said Ramaika. “Don’t eat much of it, but if you find it helps moisturize your hair or your skin, there’s nothing wrong with using it externally.”
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Biophysical Characterisation of Amadori Modified Human Serum Albumin: A Prognostic Biomarker for Diabetic Complications
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Senior Resident, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of
Medical Sciences, Srinagar-190011, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Introduction: Glycation of biological macromolecules particularly protein leads to the generation of early and Advanced Glycation End (AGE) products. The interest in early glycation of protein is driven due to the fact of Amadori modified proteins having role in diabetic complications.
Aim: To analyse the biophysical characterisation of Amadori modified human serum albumin as a prognostic biomarker for diabetic complications.
Materials and Methods: This in-vitro experimental study was conducted at Department of Biochemistry, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, India, from May 2010 to December 2012. The structural characterisation of EGPs was generated by incubating Human Serum Albumin (HSA) with glucose for about a week. The generation of Early Glycation Products (EGPs) of HSA was quantitated as Hydroxy Methyl Furfural (HMF) by ThioBarbituric Acid (TBA) assay and authenticated by boronate affinity chromatography. Moreover, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Electro Spray Ionisation/Mass Spectrometry (ESI/MS) was carried out to validate the presence of Amadori product formed. Additionally, Circular Dichroism (CD) and thermal denaturation studies were used to investigate the structural changes in Amadori albumin.
Results: Glycated HSA was obtained as detected by the presence of HMF and chromatography peaks. On stratification, the structural perturbation was observed in Amadori HSA. Furthermore, the generation of furosine was also confirmed by obtaining a new peak in the HPLC profile of glycated HSA. The ESI/MS result also substantiated the presence of Amadori products.
Conclusion: The therapeutic strategies that negate the Amadori modification of albumin might be a logical approach in the prevention of diabetic complications.

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New England 4: Pumpkins
The scenery over to the east of New England, in New Hampshire, is pretty spectacular. The White Mountains include the highest peak in the northeastern US, Mt Washington. The area is a climbing, hiking, ski-ing magnet so many of the towns have a definite 'touristy' feel to them. The fall colours weren't quite as developed here as in Vermont, but it was still very attractive.
Everywhere we went there were pumpkins and squashes, in many different colours. The US puts much more emphasis on 'Fall' and 'Halloween' than we do here (though we are catching on!) with bright displays of flowers and pumpkins everywhere - in shops, hotels and on doorsteps. I liked the look of this farm shop near North Conway. The rock outcrop behind is Cathedral Ledge, popular with climbers.
(I cloned one intrusive overhead electricity cable out, left the thinner ones!)

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City of the Dead: A Claire DeWitt Mystery
New Orleans, and Vic Willing, Assistant District Attorney for the prosecutors' office, has been missing since Hurricane Katrina hit. Called in from San Francisco is Claire DeWitt, a detective whose expertise and methods derive from some unique sources.
What Claire discovers takes us into the heart of the crime-ravaged, deeply wounded city, where those who can afford it live behind fences and those who can't are slain daily on the streets. And it's there she discovers that the only thing worse than an unsolved case, maybe, is a solved one.From the acclaimed author of Dope and Come Closer, City of the Dead is the first novel of a detective series unlike any you have read before, one that is sure to inspire a passionate and devoted following.
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Android phone comes with GPS support that allows applications to access your location. Most of the apps use location to show you location based content. Some of the apps do not really show anything if you try to access it from an unsupported country. So, you should know how to change or fake your GPS location on your Android phone and show the wrong location.
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Faking your GPS location is not very tricky. You just need to install any GPS location spoofing app. There are many apps available in the Play Store. But these app does not work just after installation. So, after listing the apps, I have also written how to use these apps on your phone to fake your GPS location.
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1. Fake GPS Location Spoofer
Fake GPS Location Spoofer is the most preferred way to fake your location. It is a simple app that shows a map with your current location. You can search for any location by name of GPS coordinates. Double tap on any location and select it. Once you are done, hit the play button to start faking your location.
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Fake GPS is another nice app that allows you to fake your GPS location. It brings multiple kinds of maps including Satellite, Terrain, Hybrid, OpenStreet Map and the usual map to search for a location. You can search for a location by address and ZIP code. It also offers location history, moving stimulation, favorite locations like features.
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Three Kamiakin High School Students Expelled for MySpace Pictures
KENNEWICK, Wash.---According to Kennewick school officials, three students were expelled last Friday for posting photos on their MySpace pages showing these kids flashing gang symbols and wearing apparel that could be closely attributed to a gang affiliation.
Security officers in the school somehow became aware of these images and notified the administration. The school then conducted an investigation, consulting with counselors and security.
They also looked at each of the three students histories to see if an expulsion was more appropriate than a suspension. But the overwhelming factor was that administrators felt these pictures posed a danger to other students.
"When there is a significant reason to believe that there is a danger to the student population, we will take immediate action and go through an investigation process," says Lorraine Cooper, Public Information Ofc., Kennewick School District.
KNDU asked the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education about the danger these pictures posed. He would not elaborate except to say that the school district has a zero tolerance policy for gang activity.
School policy also says parents have 10 days to request a hearing . This is where a retired school official will determine if the school acted appropriately. The next option would be for parents to appeal directly to the school board.


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“The graveyards are full of indispensable men.”
A former colleague made that well-known quip — often attributed to Charles De Gaulle — shortly before he left The Gazette several years ago, after I told him he would be missed. Some readers may remember him: Garry Steckles was the Entertainment editor here for several years, and he was, and probably still is, a huge reggae music fan. He wrote about it and made sure we covered the scene here. And he was just a great journalist who put in far more hours than he was paid for, and an all-around nice guy. Yup, I do miss him . . . but The Gazette has rolled on, as you all know.
I’ve been thinking about Garry and some of the other people who have come and gone here. And about some of the people who are here now, including me. And about workers in general. So many people give a lot of their free time to companies, which are often owned by corporations that have no single owner, but instead a bunch of shareholders who are totally unaware of the individuals who work beyond the call of duty for them.
I mean, I own shares in some companies, but what do I know about the individuals working in those companies? Nothing. I don’t know who goes beyond the paid call of duty by putting in 12-hour days, who checks his or her office emails from the beach — and who has helped my stocks to rise in value.
So, where am I going with this post on this Friday morn?
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Well, I made a resolution this week: I’m not checking my office emails from home anymore. I don’t really need to. But I’ve been like so many other people are these days: connected. Make that, overconnected. There’s really no good reason for me to be reading office emails from home — I’m not a manager on call 24/7. Nobody cares if I check my office emails or not. And if someone at the office really needs me when I am at home, they will phone me.
OK, there is a reason why I made the decision, which I won’t get into in detail here, except to say that responding with good intent to an office email blew up in my face and left me in tears, all while I was sitting in my housecoat in my bedroom.
Once bitten . . . You know what I’m sayin’.
Like, who needs that in one’s free time?
Still, there was a silver lining to the whole incident: I learned a lesson. And it reminded me of Garry and his quip, and inspired a period of reflection for me. It reminded me that work needs to be kept in its place — 7 hours a day or night in the office, where I should and do give the proverbial 100 percent effort.
It also reminded me that when my time — and everybody else’s time — comes to leave The Gazette, we will all be mostly forgotten in relatively little time at all. And that all our extra unpaid efforts will be forgotten, too. Few will care, least of all the unknowing shareholders.
True, some people put in extra unpaid hours because they get personal satisfaction from their work. I used to do it, too, when I was the editor of the TV Times magazine years ago . . . back in the days of typewriters . . . yes, the stone age in the composing room . . . My workweeks were typically 45 to 55 hours, with extra proofreading at home. I was paid for 35 hours . . . But we had the best TV magazine in the province in those days, and I was very proud of it.
But, in the long run, who cares, right?
Sobering thoughts on this Friday morning.
The moral of this story: Spend your time wisely, because it really is precious. Put your loved ones first. Cherish every moment you have with them. Don’t sacrifice time you should be spending with them. Because our lives pass by really fast, and when your time comes to leave this world, your loved ones may be the only people who will remember you, unless you have made an outstanding contribution to mankind as a whole — and even then, only a few are remembered . . .
As Kansas sang: “Dust in the wind . . . all we are is dust in the wind . . .”
Young man, as you perambulate down the pathway of life toward an unavoidable bald head bordered with gray hairs it would be well to bear in mind that the cemeteries are full of men this world could not get along without, and note the fact that things move along after each funeral procession at about the same gait they went before. It makes no difference how important you may be, don’t get the idea under your hat that this world can’t get along without you.”– Abilene Reporter, 1909


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From USA Today July 8, 2009
“WASHINGTON — Under pressure to spend stimulus money quickly, many states are using the federal funds for short-term projects and to fill budget gaps rather than spending on long-term improvements, according to a report by congressional investigators.
The report, scheduled to be released Tuesday by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) at a House oversight hearing, also says many states aren’t meeting some goals and requirements of the economic recovery program. Some states, for example, are not sending transportation funding to the most economically distressed areas, and they are using education funds to prevent layoffs rather than fund innovative new programs, the report says.”
The power of the public employee unions is pervasive. While private sector workers continue to lose jobs, health care and pensions, the public workers can rely on state governments to raise taxes and fees and to misuse stimulus funds.
AP – Al Franken became a senator on Tuesday, completing the transformation from comedian to politician.
For the first time the sometimes laughable actions of the U.S. Congress can be attributed to professional input.
via Yahoo! News: U.S. National
As any resident of reasonable intellect knows, the island of Hawaii is not a particularly safe place to drive. Incidents which involve crossing the centerline occur far too often with frightening results. The wide open, two lane highways meander though rolling countryside There are irresponsible motorists who drive without a license, registration or insurance. Arrests are up for those who drive undr the influence of alcohol and drugs. Solutions to these problems have been elusive.
However, there is one safety area that can be rather easily addressed. The weather conditions on the Big Isle produce frequent periods of fog and moderate to heavy rain. During such weather I have observed that nearly half of the traffic on the road does not have headlights on. This includes professional drivers like truckers who should know better. A turn out of a side road under thick fog or heavy rain onto a major highway becomes a crap shoot. Oncoming traffic without headlights on simply will not be seen.
A solution might be to post signs in areas prone to fog and rain that read: HEADLIGHTS ON IN RAIN OR FOG. A good use for some stimulus money perhaps.


Sony unveiled the details of a new 47MP MFT sensor that can shoot 8K video at 30fps.
Sony’s new IMX492 is a diagonal 23.1mm CMOS image sensor with a colour square pixel array. The multi-aspect sensor will capture 41-megapixel resolution in 4:3 mode or 35 megapixels in 17:9. The new Sony sensor records 8K video in 30p in 17:9 mode, and in 4:3 mode this drops to 25p.
The Sony IMX492 also offers 2.315μm pixel size for both the Bayer and Monochrome sensor version. No further details were provided as to availability and when we may start seeing it in cameras.
This kind of resolution for a MFT sensor is definitely huge and probably for high-end video-centric Micro Four Thirds system cameras. The new image sensor (model name IMX492LQJ) might actually show up in the successor to the Panasonic GH5S which could be named as Panasonic GH6 or the Olympus E-M1 III. Continue reading “Sony Unveils the 47MP MFT Sensor that Can Shoot 8K/30p Video”
According to recent Micro Four Thirds rumors, the next camera from Olympus presumed to be the OM-D E-M5 III. It will be announced on October 17, 2019, and feature the same 20-megapixel sensor that’s inside the E-M1 II.
The Olympus E-M5 Mark III MFT camera is said to be a normal evolution model with a focus on miniaturization and weight reduction, including new functions and mechanisms. Just“small and light” is not attractive.
Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses for Olympus and Panasonic Cameras Continue reading “Rumor: Olympus E-M5 III to be launched on October 17th”
The Japanese website Newswitch published an interview with Olympus executive officer Shigemi Sugimoto.
From the interview, “A super telephoto lens that reaches 1000mm in full frame equivalent is under development, and it will reach 2000mm with a 2x teleconverter.”
As you might remember back in June, Olympus has officially announced the 2X teleconverter MC-20 (Adorama | B&H) that is compatible with the company’s 40-150mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 Pro lenses. The M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20 will also compatible with the 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro which is currently under development.
You can check out the recap from the interview that mentions the Olympus 500mm MFT lens. Continue reading “New Olympus 500mm MFT Lens is in the Works”
SLR Magic has added a pair of Micro Four Thirds (MFT) ‘MicroPrime’ lenses to its cinema lineup: the MicroPrime CINE 21mm T1.6 and the MicroPrime CINE 50mm T1.4.
The MicroPrime CINE 21mm T1.6 is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups and weighs 700g (1.57lbs), while the MicroPrime CINE 50mm T1.4 is constructed of 6 elements in 5 groups with a weight of 630g (1.39lbs). The lenses, which will retail for $599 a piece at authorized retailers, round out SLR’s MFT lineup alongside the 12mm T2.8 and 18mm T2.8.
With the new lenses, SLR Magic’s Cine range for Micro Four Thirds now includes the 12mm T2.8, 18mm T2.8, 21mm T1.6, 25mm T1.5 and 50mm T1.4 optics. You can buy SLR Magic optics at Adorama. Continue reading “SLR Magic announces 21mm T1.6, 50mm T1.4 ‘MicroPrime’ cine lenses for Micro Four Thirds”
According to latest reports the upcoming Panasonic GH6 camera may use the Sony 41MP Sensor [IMX594CQR].
Panasonic is rumored to announce the Lumix GH6 Micro Four Thirds camera sometime in 2020. Earlier Panasonic rumors claims that the upcoming video-centric mirrorless camera is expected to be on display at Photokina 2020 event. Possible release date of the Lumix GH6 should be at CP+ 2021 in February. The rumor mill also claims that there will be three models GH6V, GH6 and GH6X.
Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses for Olympus and Panasonic Cameras Continue reading “Panasonic GH6 Camera Might Use Sony 41MP Sensor”
Panasonic officially announced the new Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH Lens, a lightly refreshed version of the existing Micro Four Thirds optic.
The US price is $697.99, and it is now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama. Shipping is scheduled to start in late October 2019. Continue reading “Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH Lens Announced”
Meike MK-12mm T2.2 Cine lens is a new wide-angle optic from Meike designed specifically for Micro Four Thirds camera owners who capture video.
New Cine lens include an all-metal construction, focus distance /aperture marks on both sides of lens, minimal focus breathing and the production of images which are sharp and have smooth/milky bokeh.
The MK-12mm T2.2 Cine lens retails for $399.99. Continue reading “Meike MK-12mm T2.2 Cine Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras”
Venus Optics unveil the pricing and availability of the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds (M43) cameras.
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens is an 8mm equivalent fisheye prime specially designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. On the contrary to the Laowa ‘Zero-D’ wide angle lenses, the new 4mm fisheye lens is designed to create an extremely distorted fisheye perspective.
The lens is currently available to pre-order for $199, with first shipment expected to start in mid Aug 2019. Continue reading “Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Specs, Price and Availability”
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is a new handheld digital film camera with a full Super 35 size 6K HDR image sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, an EF lens mount and dual native ISO up to 25,600 for incredible low light performance.
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is available immediately. The US price is $2,495 and it is now in stock at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Specs, Price and Availability”
Olympus released a major firmware update version 3.0 for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Here are the post firmware recaps of the OM-D E-M1 Mark II micro four thirds camera.
As you know, OM-D E-M1 Mark II firmware version 3.0 adds high-precision autofocus (AF) performance and the high image quality currently available on Olympus’ newest OM-D, the E-M1X. This major upgrade includes the Advanced AF Performance, Newest AutoFocus Features, Low Light Limit Update, Support for New Functions in Olympus Workspace.
All details can be found on this article.
Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses for Olympus and Panasonic Cameras Continue reading “Olympus OM-D E-M1 II Firmware 3.0 Reviews Recap”


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Water Ballet Dancing experience at Alsisar Haveli Jaipur
Alright, hope our young ladies had the best of their time while learning the new Water Ballet Dancing at Alsisar Haveli, Jaipur!!
For those who missed out, Alsisar Haveli Jaipur hosted an exciting 12 days session of Water Ballet Dancing – “Dancing under the stars Water Ballet by Adittee Somani.
Adittee Somani is the well known name in Jaipur circuit for her terrific ballet dancing moves. Recently, she introduced the Water Ballet dance form, which is also an interesting way to workout and shed the extra body weight.
Amid the splendid ambiances of Alsisar Haveli at our plush swimming pool, the ladies of Jaipur learned the art of Ballet Dancing in water!
The 12 days event of Water Ballet with Adittee Somani concluded on 30th June with final performance.
Breaking the monotony of swimming, they enjoyed Ballet Dancing with some twirling and moving in water. Alsisar Haveli played a perfect host, the participants and instructor were all praises for delightful hospitality and amicable staff support to them.
Jaipur’s popular newspaper DNA After Hrs featured the event in their special column.
To experience the grandeur of Alsisar Haveli, Jaipur, you can visit Alsisar Haveli Jaipur:
Sansar Chandra Road, Jaipur 302 001 (INDIA)
Tele: +91-141-236 8290, 236 4685, 510 7157 Fax: +91-141-2364652


Jan 5, 2017: Only in 13 days, Aamir Khan's Christmas release 'Dangal' is roaring at the box-office by touching Rs 300-crore mark. 'Dangal' is the fourth film to enter the coveted Rs 300-crore club after 'PK', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and 'Sultan.' 'PK' was his first film which has earned Rs 340 Crore. 'Dangal' will dethrone Salman Khan's 'Sultan', with the collection of Rs 300.45 crore. Trade pundits are already predicting that Dangal will cross Rs 400 crores at the box office in India.


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The average price has now risen each day for the last three weeks, including 1.2 cents over the weekend, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The price has increased 20.5 cents since it began rising 21 days ago. Monday’s average price is 7.2 cents more than a week ago, 26 […]
After experiencing consistent year-over-year growth, the number of jobs in the solar energy sector took a hit in 2017, with California absorbing the biggest blow. Solar employment dropped 14 percent in California last year, which was largely responsible for a 3.8 percent decline nationwide, according to the National Solar Jobs Census released earlier this week.
Public transit ridership is falling in Southern California as more low-income residents purchase cars, according to a report released Wednesday by the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies. The report was commissioned by the Southern California Association of Governments and analyzed data for the agency’s service territory, including the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San […]
The California Public Utilities Commission has amended its long-standing mission statement, leaving out the idea of ensuring “reasonable rates” for the water and power used by the public. The change comes as state utility regulators have been under criminal investigation for potentially improper backchannel dealings with the utility companies they oversee and facing multiple lawsuits alleging they failed to protect the people they serve. For more than 20 years, the agency mission statement said, “The CPUC serves the public interest by protecting consumers and ensuring the provision of safe, reliable utility service and infrastructure at reasonable rates, with a commitment to environmental enhancement and a healthy California economy.” Under a recent revision, the statement now says: “The CPUC regulates services and utilities, protects consumers, safeguards the environment and assures Californians’ access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services.”
San Diego boosted pay between 25 percent and 30 percent for the city’s police officers on Tuesday to help solve a crisis of departing officers that has lengthened response times, limited proactive policing and ballooned overtime budgets.
The City Council unanimously approved the pay hikes, which also aim to attract recruits to the police academy. They come as the number of officers has dropped to about 1,820 — more than 10 percent below a goal of 2,040.
The Union-Tribune examined if San Diego County can build more housing to slow the pace of rent and home price increases. What we found:
– Zoning changes, emphasis on townhomes and reduced regulation would likely speed up construction;
– Biggest hurdles continue to be anti-growth sentiments and lack of land zoned for housing;
California’s highest court decided unanimously Monday that farmers may have a labor contract imposed on them if negotiations with a union fail to produce an agreement. The state Supreme Court, overturning a lower court ruling, upheld a 2002 law that permits the state to order farmers and unions to reach binding contracts. The Legislature passed the law after determining that farmers were refusing to negotiate with unionized workers. The law allows either side to ask for a neutral mediator and for that mediator to impose a contract covering wages and working conditions.
California drivers normally catch a bit of a break this time of year when gas stations switch over to winter blends, which usually run about 12 cents a gallon less than summer-blended fuel.
But this year, the switch will coincide with the rollout of a state law to increase the price of gasoline by 12 cents a gallon.
In essence, the hike in the gas tax will nullify the reduction in price associated with the transition to winter fuel.
San Diego Gas & Electric filed a request with state regulators late Friday afternoon, asking for an 11 percent rate increase in 2019 and running through 2022.
The utility estimates a typical residential customer using 500 kilowatt-hours of electricity each month would see an increase of $6.13 and a typical customer using 25 therms of natural gas would spend $7.57 more on a monthly bill.
If granted in full, the proposal represents a $218 million increase over 2018 rates.
The state Supreme Court will review San Diego’s five-year-old pension cutbacks that, if overturned, would require the city to spend millions creating retroactive pensions for more than 3,000 workers hired since 2012. The court voted unanimously on Wednesday to review an April ruling by the Fourth District Court of Appeal that had vindicated the city and its pension cuts.
Republicans were not just casually supporting this bill. After countless negotiations with the governor, industry groups, taxpayer associations and community groups, Republicans have finally attained an equal seat at the legislative table. To echo the California Manufacturers Association, the California Chamber of Commerce, and countless other groups that share the common interest of the taxpayer, a free-market based cap and trade program is much better than a costly “command and control” alternative.
California is poised for a swift transformation of its electricity landscape — and that could bring tumult if preparations aren’t made soon to maintain quality and avoid reliability problems like rolling blackouts, the state’s leading energy regulator is warning. After decades of dominance by investor-owned utilities, electricity markets in the state are becoming more competitive. Ratepayers today have a growing number of choices for powering their lights, laptops and electric cars — from installing rooftop solar panels and consumer-scale batteries to joining increasingly popular government-run electricity programs known as community choice aggregation, or CCA. Currently, investor-owned utilities such as San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric together buy and sell more than 75 percent of the state’s electricity. Their collective share could plunge to 10 percent within the next five years, with CCA programs causing most of the change, according to the state’s most aggressive forecast. More conservative estimates still show major shifts away from the utilities.
Here’s a cynical view: Maybe the law’s stated goal wasn’t its real goal. Maybe influential teachers unions wanted to shower big districts with money to pave the way for teacher pay raises denied during the state’s long revenue recession. Want evidence?
On the micro level, consider what happened in Los Angeles Unified, the state’s largest district. In August 2014, the United Teachers Los Angeles issued a statement calling for a 17.6 pay increase and asserting the raise was affordable because of all the “extra dollars [that] have already flowed into the district as part of the state’s new funding formula.” In May 2015, the union ended up winning a 10 percent, two-year raise, and a year of retroactive higher pay. The following month, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson overruled an underling and said that Local Control Funding Formula money could be used for teacher raises. As Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, D-San Diego, immediately pointed out, this is not what the Legislature intended when it passed the law.
On the macro level, consider what’s happened in Sacramento. The Brown administration has been implacably opposed to attempts led by Weber and Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, to determine how school districts have spent their Local Control funds. It doesn’t want the public to know.
The new economy is not like the old economy. Once that settles in, there is an obvious strategy to pursue: overhauling our education system so it produces far more people with elite job skills. These skills often involve critical thinking and a facility with science and technology. Fields such as information technology, life sciences, cybersecurity, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence-assisted research and advanced statistical analysis are certain to grow in coming years.
Homebuilding was down across Southern California in the first three months of 2017, but nowhere more than San Diego County, said a Real Estate Research Council report released Monday.
Residential building permits were down by 10 percent in the seven-county region compared to the same time last year and 37 percent in San Diego County.


Need Help in designing Consumer product. The product is a cube shaped device that hangs on the neck like a necklace with low power Bluetooth connectivity to smart phones. The device will have two way communication with the smartphone. We have already developed the server side software and mobile phone software that will communicate with this "cube".
1) What parts need to be inside the cube, and from what sources for:
a) battery - power
b) micro USB port for configuring and charging
c) vibrator so that the device vibrates on command
d) Some visual colorful portion on the cube that lights up
e) hardware to handle communication with the smartphone
f) Show source of the component and pricing
a) What size can this device be? It will hang on the neck, so must be small.
b)How are internal components arranged?
c) How should the outer housing be shaped, we want a cube or cube-like shape
d) must be in a format so that the housing can be used with a 3D printer so we can "print" it and test
This project does not require that you create a prototype. If you win this project, you are 1st in line to get paid to create the prototype and continue working with us on future versions.
14 freelancer đang chào giá trung bình $476 cho công việc này
Dear Sir, This is Ahmed Hamdy an Industrial and CAD Engineer for more than 8 years, I worked as R&D Engineer for 4 years, I can do this project in a very very short time with a high quality with the lowest price


As we say goodbye to 2023, let's look back at the past year.
Sadly, needless accidents continue, highlighting how important safety measures are in our everyday lives.
This year the government focussed on driver safety, with new rules to protect...Read More
Trampoline-related injuries account for half of all emergency admissions for children under the age of 14 in the UK, according to the British Medical Journal.
This week, shocking news emerged about incidents at the Flip Out trampoline park in Ches...Read More
People suffering from asbestos-related lung cancer could finally get the compensation they rightfully deserve if a simple change in the law is made.
In a recent article in Insurance Post, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers explained what a...Read More
For those working in healthcare professions such as healthcare workers, where compassion and care are paramount, your safety is important.
However, in some cases incidents do happen, jeopardising the safety of those at work. We recently settled a ...Read More
As personal injury solicitors, we are aware of the negative stereotypes that often surround our profession.
Despite our commitment to providing legal support to those in need, we are often treated with contempt.
Our primary focus is representin...Read More
Bouncy castles and inflatables are common sights at birthday parties, carnivals, and family events.
However, these inflatable attractions can pose significant risks to the safety of those on them. Resulting in countless injuries every year.
Workplace safety is a critical aspect of any organisation, ensuring the well-being and protection of employees in their professional environment.
Unfortunately, not all employers prioritise safety measures, which can lead to devastating consequenc...Read More
Dog attacks are rare, despite a recent increase in the number of reported cases.
However, if a dog attacked you, it’s likely to have traumatic and severe consequences. In the United Kingdom, the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 plays a crucial role in ad...Read More
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The Welsh government is planning a national licensing scheme for tattoo artists. In doing so, Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce such a scheme.
The scheme, which aims to improve standards, will also cover other procedures.


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Hey fashionistas! Today I present you a contribution about the Japanese tattoos. In the gallery below you can see some stunning Japanese tattoo designs that I think are pretty cool and unique due to the cultural elements of the tattoo.
The moment you see these tattoos, there seem to be some feelings beyond the words. The red-faced girl on the back, the big carp, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms and the terrible purple skull … Both men and women are suitable for this type of tattoo. You will be amazed by these tattoo designs. If you want to try something special and like Japanese culture, you can try it. Just check out the tattoo designs below and enjoy!


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Ratings for Dr. Delia J. Herzog
Dr. Herzog is an incredible doctor who gives parents realistic advice when dealing with children. When my son was having problems gaining weight at 3 months, she had him come in for weight checks periodically and told us we could come in to have that done whenever we wanted. We were not charged for this and she was very prompt in getting the situation taken care of. If any of my 3 children have an illness she is willing to look at the other 2 while they are in the room if they are having symptoms without charging us an additional office visit. She has given my husband and I very good advice for our children based on her experiences with her children and her medical experiences. I agree that the office staff is not the greatest, but I am willing to live with that as long as she is there.
I agree that she is not at all eager to help patients and seemed to have little to no concern for their welfare. It is also notable that patients seemed to be rushed in and out of office with no discussion as well as handing most of the interaction to patients over to her staff.
Dr. Delia J. Herzog's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
- Ohio State University College Of Medicine (Grad. 1992)
Areas of Expertise
Awards & Recognitions
Publications & Research
Insurance accepted by this Doctor
- BCBS Massachusetts

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High Waisted Jegging
This body hugging jegging is a total must with its flattering high waisted construction, 3 button and zip closure, and vintage inspired acid washed knit body.
Model is 5’9” and wears a size 1X.
- 31" Inseam
- 12" Leg Opening
- 73% Cotton / 25% Polyester / 2% Spandex
- Machine Wash


Cartoon Dragon has released a new single entitled “Cartoon Dragon’s Big Bang,” featuring vocalist Dax, the duo’s debut collaboration.
The song was premiered during the official Cartoon Dragon show at New York Comic Con in September 2020.
In addition to Dax’s vocals, Cartoon Dragon also performed a few songs from their debut album, “Cartoons for Kids,” which was released in October 2016.
Dax recently announced her upcoming project, which will be released in 2019.
“Cartons for Kids” is a compilation of songs from the album and will feature guest appearances by a variety of artists including Lil Wayne, Common, Nicki Minaj, K. Dot, and more.
“I am so excited to share with everyone this amazing song, ‘Cartoons For Kids,’ which we’re releasing next year,” Dax said in a statement.
“I am really excited to finally release this new song on my new album.
I know it will be a hit with fans and fans of all ages.
I just want to thank everyone for their support and support of this incredible project!”
This is the latest in a string of Cartoon Dragon collaborations that have come from the group’s roster.
The group previously worked with the likes of K-Pop artist Kim Tae-yeon and rapper G-Dragon.
The group’s next project, “Cupcake Wars,” is scheduled for release in 2018.
The duo has also made music for a variety game titles such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and the first two Lego games.
You can watch Cartoon Dragon perform “Cartels” at Comic-Con here.