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September 2010 Archives
Emergency Bra Transforms Into Two Face Masks
Decades ago some genius combined the automobile and the radio, completely revolutionizing the driving experience. Only now in 2010 does humanity finally surpass the brilliance of the car radio with the invention of the Emergency Bra.
Caught in a disaster? You'd better hope you're wearing the Emergency Bra. Simply unsnap the bright red bra, separate the cups, and slip it over your head -- one cup for you, and one for your friend. ...
"The goal of any emergency respiratory device is to achieve tight fixation and full coverage. Luckily, the wonderful design of the bra is already in the shape of a face mask and so with the addition of a few design features, the Emergency Bra enhances the efficiency of minimizing contaminated bypass air flow," explains the eBra website.
Ok. Where to start?
1. I predict a dramatic increase in the number of respiratory emergencies during first dates.
2. Emergency Bra wearers had better hope they don't have to run very far/fast to escape the danger.
3. Sweat.
Please extrapolate.
Gargling To Fight Colds
Considering that cold and flu season is almost upon us I'm pretty interested to read that gargling with salt water can reduce chance of infection and ease symptoms.
In a randomized study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2005, researchers recruited almost 400 healthy volunteers and followed them for 60 days during cold and flu season. Some of the subjects were told to gargle three times a day. At the end of the study period, the group that regularly gargled had a nearly 40 percent decrease in upper respiratory tract infections compared with the control group, and when they did get sick, "gargling tended to attenuate bronchial symptoms," the researchers wrote.
40% is huge! I'll have to add this to my new flossing regimen. I wonder if the gargling would add anything over my periodic use of my neti-pot?
September 28, 2010 1:33 PM | Comments (
Tylenol-Mice Link Chain
Paul Hsieh brought this link chain to my attention:
9/14/2010: I wrote "Mice on a Plane" about air-dropping Tylenol-stuffed mice in Guam to control the population of brown snakes.
9/16/2010: Paul linked on GeekPress.
9/20/2010: Eugene Volokh linked on Volokh Conspiracy.
9/21/2010: Glenn Reynolds linked on Instapundit.
Questions/Observations:
I wonder if these time differences are close to the actual mean-times-between-readings of these bloggers to these linked-to blogs?
I have the feeling that these links were garnered passively -- I didn't email Paul about my story, and I feel that none of the other linkees purposefully passed the story on. Confirm/deny?
GeekPress and Volokh Conspiracy linked to the story as a standalone item, but Instapundit might have only linked to it because it fit into the context of the possum-rat story he was already linking to. I bet Glenn read the tylenol-mouse story first and it came to mind later when he read about the possums and rats. Two related stories equals good enough to post! This might be worth remembering next time I send a link to Glenn.
Does this link chain reflect the emergent hierarchy of the blogosphere?
September 22, 2010 8:18 AM | Comments (
Hidden Music in "The Last Supper"
Variable Constants
It appears that the fine-structure constant may vary over space and time.
RICHARD FEYNMAN, Nobel laureate and physicist extraordinaire, called it a "magic number" and its value "one of the greatest damn mysteries of physics". The number he was referring to, which goes by the symbol alpha and the rather more long-winded name of the fine-structure constant, is magic indeed. If it were a mere 4% bigger or smaller than it is, stars would not be able to sustain the nuclear reactions that synthesise carbon and oxygen. One consequence would be that squishy, carbon-based life would not exist.
Why alpha takes on the precise value it has, so delicately fine-tuned for life, is a deep scientific mystery. A new piece of astrophysical research may, however, have uncovered a crucial piece of the puzzle. In a paper just submitted to Physical Review Letters, a team led by John Webb and Julian King from the University of New South Wales in Australia present evidence that the fine-structure constant may not actually be constant after all. Rather, it seems to vary from place to place within the universe. If their results hold up to the scrutiny, and can be replicated, they will have profound implications—for they suggest that the universe stretches far beyond what telescopes can observe, and that the laws of physics vary within it. Instead of the whole universe being fine-tuned for life, then, humanity finds itself in a corner of space where, Goldilocks-like, the values of the fundamental constants happen to be just right for it.
To me, the variation over space is even more interesting than the variation over time. Speaking naively, we humans are used to "things" being different in the past and future, but stuff that's happening there should follow the same basic rules as things that are happening here.
What they found shocked them. The further back they looked with the VLT, the larger alpha seemed to be—in seeming contradiction to the result they had obtained with the Keck. They realised, however, that there was a crucial difference between the two telescopes: because they are in different hemispheres, they are pointing in opposite directions. Alpha, therefore, is not changing with time; it is varying through space. When they analysed the data from both telescopes in this way, they found a great arc across the sky. Along this arc, the value of alpha changes smoothly, being smaller in one direction and larger in the other. The researchers calculate that there is less than a 1% chance such an effect could arise at random. Furthermore, six of the quasars were observed with both telescopes, allowing them to get an additional handle on their errors.
If the fine-structure constant really does vary through space, it may provide a way of studying the elusive "higher dimensions" that many theories of reality predict, but which are beyond the reach of particle accelerators on Earth. In these theories, the constants observed in the three-dimensional world are reflections of what happens in higher dimensions. It is natural in these theories for such constants to change their values as the universe expands and evolves.
Basically, we know a lot less than we like to think. Heck, we think 74% of the universe is made of "dark energy", which we we don't even know what it is.
Can Walmart Save The Planet?
I love Walmart and shop there all the time. It's not a perfect company of course, but in the net Walmart is a huge boon to humanity and the planet.
Walmart and its Big Box friends are making the world a greener, more sustainable place. This isn't because of any PR stunts or corporate green initiatives they may have going; it's because they are relentlessly focused on profit and efficiency. It is their cutthroat capitalism not their sense of corporate citizenship that will save us — if anything can.
Walmart is helping to save the planet because it's tough and realistic and focused like a laser on the bottom line. Giving customers what they want at low prices has made Walmart an irresistible force in the market. Every sock factory in China, every flatware manufacturer in Bangladesh wants to crack the Walmart market. Some purchasers buy by the crate and the carton; Walmart buys in the millions and billions.
But there's a catch. Walmart wants to sell cheap to its customers; that means it must buy cheap from producers. And Walmart isn't loyal; what have you done for me lately? is what its buyers want to know. Maybe last year you sold them ten million pairs of men's shorts; if you want to repeat that you are going to have to be the low bidder yet again. If the factory across town (or across the ocean) figures out a way to make shorts that meet Walmart's specs for two cents a pair less than your price — it's goodbye to those ten million sales.
That means you, and everyone else trying to sell to Walmart, have to spend all your time figuring out how to produce the same product with less. Walmart's ruthless focus on reducing prices is driving producers everywhere to cut the costs of production: to switch to cheaper materials, use less packaging, cut down on waste of all kinds and to consolidate and rationalize both production and distribution. The result is a steady and inexorable decline in humanity's impact on the environment for every unit of GDP.
Saving money means saving energy, reducing waste, and increasing efficiency. When you shop at Walmart you're doing your part to save the earth!
Why California Is Failing
Read Tim Cavanaugh's evisceration of the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles and then multiply by 100 to understand why California is falling apart.
They say failure is an orphan, but they're wrong. Everything the CRA touches generates a new class of illegitimate parents, as participants blame each other for the debacle. McClendon's complaint above is characteristic, but there are other hobgoblins. Eli Sasson, a developer who spent his own money to assemble several blocks of land for a development at Vermont Ave. and Manchester Ave., was denounced by Janis and other CRA officials in preparation for an eminent domain proceeding against him in 2008. Two years later, the status of the Vermont/Manchester project is cloudy, but the status of the project area is quite clear: Like almost all CRA areas, it is a vacant lot.
No less a figure than legendary Lakers point guard Magic Johnson served as a CRA scapegoat in 1999, when the itinerant local politician Mark Ridley-Thomas (then a city councilman, now a county supervisor) dumped him from the Marlton Square project in favor of the shady Chris Hammond. Then again, Magic is at a disadvantage in this game: He actually gets things built.
But the CRA, the Moriarty of public organizations, is the culprit at the scene of every crime. A bloated, self-perpetuating organization that turns poverty into penury; that could solve the budget deficit and revitalize the economy just by selling off its holdings and putting itself out of business; that elevates process over progress and political speech over any actual accomplishment; and that occasionally grabs the credit for successes private operators achieved in spite of the agency's interference: The CRA is more than just an L.A. problem. It's the perfect government agency.
If California ever throws off the shackles of Leftism there will be huge opportunities there for growth and productivity. Decades of left-wing rule have turned the Golden State into a burgeoning wasteland, but that decay could be quickly reversed by adventurous capitalists if they were free to act.
Automated News Reporting
A new field of artificial intelligence is coming into its own: translation and condensation of statistics into human-readable format. Here are two concrete examples. First, automated newscasts.
Automated journalism can basically be understood as search algorithms programmed to look out for certain key findings. then to put them into a certain structure. For a report on a football game for example, the StatsMonkey calculates the narrative based on the numerical data.
Using the score, the algorithm captures the overall dynamic of the game, highlights the key plays and key players, looks for quotes, and generates a text out of these elements. In addition, it configures an appropriate headline and a photo of the most important player in the game - and there goes a very rough sketch of a sports article.
As indicated, sports are definitely low-hanging fruit when it comes to stats-to-English translation. So second, how about an automated sports blog?
Now, I'm in the process of developing completely automated sports content, which will take the form of blogs. I'm not talking just a "stat of the day" or game recaps, but a lot more. I've identified 21 different types of sports stories that can be automated. You could say I'm trying to make the process of writing a sports blog so easy you don't have to do anything at all. My goal for these blogs in version 1.0 is that at least 90% of the readers think the content was created by a human. One of the nice attributes of algorithmic content is that it can be improved over time. A blogger/writer's internal script is pretty much set. They generally don't change or improve the quality or comprehensiveness of their content over time in a significant way, but algorithms can be upgraded continuously. The "voice" of the content can be improved.
Will automated content be the end of sports journalism or blogging? Definitely not. There are always multiple sides to every story. And of course there are some categories of news (e.g. breaking news stories) that can't be easily automated. I'd like to see an algorithm write a story about Tiger Wood's infidelities! However, it will take only a short amount of time to get to the point where the average sports fan can't tell the difference between human generated content and automated content.
Is automated content the future of sports journalism? It will definitely play a big part. Large sports media companies can't cover every team to the level they cover the most popular teams. But algorithms don't care about the size of your market. I can generate content that is just as in-depth for North Dakota State as I can Duke. Automated content will be a boon for smaller markets.
And so the use of artificial intelligence to replace white-collar workers marches on. I for one welcome our new robot overlords!
Mice On a Plane
Air-dropping Tylenol-stuffed mice carcasses to control the snake population of Guam:
Dead mice packed with acetaminophen, strapped to pieces of cardboard and dropped from helicopters may help control one of the big headaches for the Pacific island of Guam – the brown tree snake.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week began dropping the expired rodents packed with 80 mg of the generic equivalent of Tylenol on the forests of Naval Base Guam.
Since scientists discovered that the household pain reliever was deadly to the brown tree snakes, they've been trying to figure out how to get it to where many of the serpents live in the canopies of the island's forests, according to a report in Stars & Stripes. The Tylenol-loaded mice are attached to two pieces of cardboard joined by paper streamers that snake exterminators hope will catch on tree branches, providing deadly snacks for snakes at those heights, according to the Stripes report.
September 11th: Not a "Tragedy", an Attack on Civilization
As we remember together the 3,000 lives lost nine years ago, we shouldn't forget that 9/11 wasn't a "tragedy", it was a deliberate attack on our civilization. The war isn't over yet -- we haven't won -- and there are still plenty of people who are planning, supporting, and yearning for another deadly strike on America.
Beyond Mourning:
But it would be a mistake to sentimentalize what happened on that brilliantly sunlit late-summer morning -- just as it would be wrong to lose sight of the true nature of the event.
The attacks were acts of mass murder, committed to advance political goals that were -- and remain -- antithetical to civilization itself.
Lenin wrote that the purpose of terror ism is to terrorize, and he was right. In this case, the object was to weaken the will of the established order to resist murderous medievalists who meant to drag the West back to the 9th century.
Who still mean to.
Pray for the soldiers, law enforcement officers, and politicians who are working to keep us safe.
September 11, 2010 12:10 PM | Comments (
Why Is Obama So Sensitive?
Victor Davis Hanson explains why President Obama is so sensitive.
All that matters for the country is that the current president of the United States seems surprised that as our chief executive he is earning scrutiny not previously accorded him — and that he finds that demand for accountability both exasperating and abjectly unfair. Thus this week's latest "like a dog" whine.
For some reason, Obama believed that those who expected after his campaign promises a real upturn in the economy, or fiscal responsibility, or inspired foreign policy would be satisfied, as they had in the past, merely with soaring rhetoric and superficial reassurance. When they were not, and voiced such displeasure, as ingrates they had supposedly reduced Obama to canine-like status.
There is no need to add that abroad an Ahmadinejad, Assad, or Putin does not care a bit for the supposed personal chemistry or ethnic profile of Obama. Whether he was "clean" or not would be an absurdity to them. We sense only that those authoritarian sorts seem so far to like the idea that Obama speaks ambiguously about his country's past and future, and appears more comfortable in pondering alternatives than making decisions.
Given all that, it is understandable both why America is very worried about what it has wrought — and why Barack Obama is miffed and lashes out.
You would too if both accountability and criticism were novel experiences at 49.
I largely blame the media for allowing Obama's history to go almost completely unexamined.
September 9, 2010 12:37 PM | Comments (
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Large Variance Creates Illusion of Advantage
Here's a brilliant illustration of how a slight misreading of statistical data can lead you to an incredibly erroneous result.
The chart at left, for example, shows by size the percentage of schools in North Carolina which were ever ranked in the top 25 of schools for performance. Notice that nearly 30% of the smallest decile (10%) of schools were in the top 25 at some point during 1997-2000 but only 1.2% of the schools in the largest decile ever made the top 25.
Seeing this data many people concluded that small schools were better and so they began to push to build smaller schools and break up larger schools. Can you see the problem?
The problem is that because small school don't have a lot of students, scores are much more variable. If for random reasons a few geniuses happen to enroll one year in a small school scores jump up and if a few extra dullards enroll the next year scores fall.
Thus, for purely random reasons we would expect small schools to be among the best performing schools in any givenyear. Of course we would also expect small schools to be among the worst performing schools in any given year! And in fact, once we look at all the data this is exactly what we see. The figure below shows changes in fourth grade math scores against school size. Note that small schools have more variable scores but there is no evidence at all that scores on average decrease with school size.
States like North Carolina which reward schools for big performance gains without correcting for size end up rewarding small schools for random reasons. Worst yet, the focus on small schools may actually be counter-productive because large schools do have important advantages such as being able to offer more advanced classes and better facilities.
Smaller schools have more variance in their performance because a few outlying students can significantly affect a small school's aggregate score. If your measure is "the percentage of schools in North Carolina which were ever ranked in the top 25 of schools for performance" you're going to catch all those small schools when their scores randomly stumble to the top due to outlying students.
In general, the meaning of a measurement changes significantly when you start looking at things that "ever" or "never" happen instead of what is happening in a given snapshot.
(HT: Megan McArdle.)
Floss For Life
Regular flossing can add years to your life.
When you floss, you help prevent your gums from becoming inflamed. That's a good thing. What is happening when your gums are inflamed is that you have a chronic bacterial infection in your mouth. This harms your arteries through two mechanisms: the bacteria find their way in to your arteries and hang out (causing plaques), and your body mounts an immune response to the bacteria in your mouth, causing inflammation (which in turn can cause your arteries to narrow). This makes it hard for your heart to do its job and can lead to heart disease.
There is some debate about how many years you can gain with heart disease. Dr. Perls says 1.5 years, while Dr. Roizen says 6 years.
I haven't read the studies, but could it be that people who have the discipline to floss regularly also have other good habits?
Social Studies: Life is Hard and You Will Die, Get Over It
Cracked.com's number one most important thing they didn't teach you in school":
Many of you will get very depressed in your 20s, and some of you will stay that way the rest of your lives. Over the years your garage band will break up, you career dream will fall through, a girl will break your heart, you'll be unhappy with your body, you'll lose your parents, your favorite pet will die, you will endure at least one very terrible injury that requires hospitalization and breaks new boundaries for what kind of pain you thought was possible.
The reason why this will lead to depression, where it may not have done so for an equivalent person 200 years ago, is because you were raised on illogical stories where things always work out for the main character for utterly arbitrary reasons. Han Solo can shoot straight, but none of the bad guys can--even though they train more. John McClane beats the terrorists because he has toughness and perseverance--something the bad guys lack, even though they should be equally desperate. If a guy and a girl are right for each other, they always wind up together, careers and geography and personal hang-ups be damned.
Here's the problem: these fantasies were created by adults, as a means of escape from the real world. You, however, have been watching them since you were five--for most of us these were our first impressions of how the adult world works, even if on a subconscious level. You had no context to realize they were bullshit. It sounds frivolous, but that doesn't change the fact that some of you reading this will not survive the long process of learning how different the real world is.
If it helps, try to remember that you're still one of the one percent of humanity that was born in a time and place where there is such a thing as anesthesia.
Too true.
Crystal Ball Predictions for November
Larry Sabato has consulted his crystal ball and released some predictions for November's mid-term election.
Given what we can see at this moment, Republicans have a good chance to win the House by picking up as many as 47 seats, net. ...
In the Senate, we now believe the GOP will do a bit better than our long-time prediction of +7 seats. Republicans have an outside shot at winning full control (+10), but are more likely to end up with +8 (or maybe +9, at which point it will be interesting to see how senators such as Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, and others react). ...
The statehouses will provide the third leg of the Republicans' 2010 victory. We have long suggested the GOP would gain a net +6 governorships. We now believe they will win +8. This boon to the GOP for redistricting will be enhanced by a gain of perhaps 300 to 500 seats in the state legislatures, and the addition of Republican control in 8 to 12 legislative chambers around the country.
Increased Republican control of the impending redistricting process could move as many as 20 House seats into the GOP column for the next decade.
1. Don't get cocky.
2. Don't forget the Tea Partiers who are poised to put you back in power.
Automatic Cat Washer
I bathe my cat pretty regularly and she's comfortable with it, but I can see where a machine like this might come in handy....
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Varna, also spelled Warna, seaport and third largest city in Bulgaria. Lying on the north shore of Varna Bay on the Black Sea coast, the city is sheltered by the Dobrudzhansko plateau, which rises to more than 1,000 feet (300 metres) above sea level. A narrow canal (1907) links Varna Lake—a drowned valley into which the Provadiyska River flows—to the Black Sea. The city is an important administrative, economic, cultural, and resort centre. It is a modern city, with wide, tree-lined boulevards, a fine park on the waterfront, and spacious beaches. Along the coast north of Varna are several popular resort towns, including Druzhba, Zlatni Pyassŭtsi ("Golden Sands"), Albena, and Balchik, the last once the summer retreat of Romanian royalty and aristocracy.
Varna was founded as Odessus by Milesian Greeks in the 6th century bce; later it was Thracian, Macedonian, and Roman. In 681 ce it became part of the First Bulgarian empire (c. 679–1018) and was named Varna. During the reign (1218) of Ivan Asen II, it became a thriving centre of trade with Genoa, Venice, and Dubrovnik. After falling under Ottoman domination in 1391, it continued to grow in importance. In 1444, in a pitched battle fought nearby, the Turkish armies of Murad II routed the armies of the last Christian Crusade against the Turks in the Balkans, defeating the Crusaders, who were led by King Władysław III Warneńczyk of Poland.
Where on Earth is That?
The Russians captured Varna in 1828 during the war for the liberation of Greece, but, when they left, the city reverted to the Turks. In 1854 Varna became a base for Anglo-French troops operating against Sevastopol during the Crimean War. It was liberated from the Turks in 1878 and ceded to Bulgaria by the Treaty of Berlin. After the building of the Ruse-Varna railway in 1866 and the rail link to Sofia in 1899, the town expanded further. A modern harbour was constructed in 1906.
The city has regular domestic airline services and, in the summer, international flights. Regular boat and bus services connect the Black Sea towns. Much of Bulgaria's maritime and river transport passes through Varna's harbour, which accommodates vessels up to 20,000 tons. Major export items are livestock, grain, and processed foodstuffs. Industries include flour milling, boatbuilding, and manufacturing. Varna is major seaside resort.
The city has several universities, a naval academy, an oceanography and fishery-research institute, a medical school, museums, a theatre, an opera house, and an art gallery. The 4th-century Aladzha Monastery, one of the earliest Bulgarian monasteries, overlooks the city from the north; its cells and chapel are carved out of the rock. A 5th/6th-century basilica is a reminder of an ancient Genoese colony. Between 1949 and 1956 Varna was renamed Stalin. Pop. (2004 est.) 312,026.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Sheetz.

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Nomi Kaplan Art
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Torah Studies
Rain, Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery, Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, BC,
Torah Studies: Photographs and Constructions by Nomi Kaplan, Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery, Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, BC, December 14, 2006 – January 17, 2007.
Off The Wall: Photo collages by Nomi Kaplan, Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery, Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, September 12 – October 23, 2002.
Regenerations: A Twenty-Year Retrospective, Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, Vancouver, BC, September 6 – October 6, 1995.
Kaddish, Photographers Gallery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 1993.
Kaddish: Nomi Kaplan, Presentation House Gallery, North Vancouver, BC, January 31 – March 8, 1992.
Kaddish, Le mois de la photo à Montréal, La Maison de la Culture Frontenac, Montréal, Québec, 1989.
Brooklyn Illuminations, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1989.
Brooklyn Illuminations, Dazibao, Montréal, Québec. 1988.
Nomi Kaplan: Brooklyn Illuminations, Vu Centre D' Animation, Quebec City, Quebec, September 14 – October 9, 1988.
Nomi Kaplan: Brooklyn Illuminations, Artcite – Artist Run Centre for Contemporary Arts, Windsor, Ontario, May 1988.
Nomi Kaplan: Brooklyn Illuminations, curated by Christos Dikeakos, The Charles H. Scott Gallery, Emily Carr College of Art and Design, Vancouver, BC, March 23 – April 24, 1988.
Brooklyn Illuminations, The Photographers Gallery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 1988.
Transfixions, Gallery 44, Toronto, Ontario, 1988.
Transfixions, Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, Sechelt, BC, 1987.
Sanctuary, Powerhouse, Montréal, Québec, 1985.
Brooklyn Illuminations: Nomi Kaplan, Gallery 44, Centre for Contemporary Photography, Toronto, Ontario, October 31 – November 21, 1987.
Nomi Kaplan: Brooklyn Illuminations, Floating Gallery, Artspace, Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 15 – October 3, 1987.
Vancouver/Israel Connections: An exhibition of photographic art by Nomi Kaplan, Shalom Gallery, Vancouver Jewish Community centre, Vancouver, BC, September 18 – November 1, 1984.
Awarded second prize for her "Photographic Essay" portfolio at the Maine Photographic Workshop Annual Print Competition, 1984.
Groundwork: Nomi Kaplan Colour Photographs, Presentation House Gallery, North Vancouver, British Columbia, June 7 – July 1, 1984.
Transfigurations, An Exhibition of Colour Photographs, curated by Jill Pollack, The Artists House, Jerusalem, Israel, 1983.
Nomi Kaplan Manipulations, Dazibao, Montréal, Québec, March 13 – April 4, 1982.
Nomi Kaplan New Work from the Garden, Viewspace Gallery, Vancouver, BC, November 26 – December 20, 1980.
Nomi Kaplan: Photographs, Fine Arts Gallery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, January 9 – February 2, 1980.
People in My Life: Nomi Kaplan Photos, La galerie Powerhouse, Montréal, Québec, October 15 – November 3, 1978.
Beaux Arts 2001, Sidney & Gertrude Zack Gallery, Jewish Community Centre, Vancouver, BC, March 7 – April 11, 2001.
Photomontage, Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, Ottawa, Ontario, 1996.
Spectacular State: Fascism and the Modern Imagination, shown concurrently at Teck Gallery, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Foto Base Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia; Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, Vancouver, BC, 1995.
The Expressive Portrait: Exhibition of Hand-coloured Photography, Exposure Gallery, Vancouver, BC, March 4 – March 27, 1994.
Artropolis 93: Public Art and Art about Public Issues, (Installation collaboration with Marcia Pitch), Artropolis, The Woodward Building, Vancouver, BC, October 1993.
'Out of Time" Group Exhibition, Port Angeles Art Centre, Port Angeles, Washington, June 11 – July 26, 1992.
Exhibition Genesis: Recent Work of BC Jewish Artists, Jewish Community Centre, Victoria, BC, July 25 – August 11, 1991.
Salon, Contemporary Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC, 1991.
The Garden Show, Exposure Gallery, Vancouver, BC, August 1 – August 24, 1991.
Artwork for AIDS (Photography and poster image, catalogue), Seattle, Washington, 1990.
Western Women Photographers, Maveety Gallery, Portland, Oregon, January 4 – January 27, 1990.
Art and the Holocaust, Vancouver Holocaust Centre Society's Sunday Series, J.C.C. Zack Gallery, Vancouver, BC, 1989.
Nomi Kaplan & Susan Ziereisen, Dazibao, Montréal, Québec, 1988.
Transfixions, Lightwork, Syracuse, New York, SAW Gallery, Ottawa, Ontario, Artropolis, Vancouver, BC, 1987.
Artropolis: Exhibition of Contemporary British Columbia Art, Artropolis, Vancouver, BC, 1987.
Three points, Twelve Views: New Photographic Work from Vancouver, Seattle and Portland, Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey, BC, May 15 – June 15, 1986, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington, August 28 – October 5, 1986, Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon, October 22 – December 14, 1986.
New Photographics '86, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington, 1986.
Six Projects for Surrey: An exhibition of indoor and outdoor installation work, Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey, BC, July 11 – August 31, 1986.
Annual photography Exhibition, Le Centre Culturel Columbien, Vancouver, BC, January 24 – February 28, 1985.
British Columbia Women Artists, 1885-1985, Art Gallery of Greater Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, 1985.
Warehouse Show: Local Contemporary Art, Vancouver, BC, 1984
Groundwork, Ledel Gallery, New York, New York, 1983.
The Farm Project, Washington site-specific sculpture, 1983.
October Show, Contemporary Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC, 1982.
Group Show, Optica, Montreal, Quebec, 1981.
Also exhibited in group shows in the following galleries from 1982-1979:
Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia (traveling)
Photographers Gallery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Equivalents Gallery, Seattle, Washington
Optica, Montréal, Québec
Robson Media Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
Foto Gallery, New York, New York
Helen Pitt Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
Déjà Vu Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
Viewspace Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville, Virginia
Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York
Canada Council Art Bank, Ottawa, Ontario
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, Ottawa, Ontario
Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canadian Embassy, Israel
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KU rowing falls to Minnesota
By J-W Staff Reports
St, Paul, Minn. — The Kansas University rowing team fell to No. 20 Minnesota on Saturday. The Jayhawks picked up one victory, as the fifth Varsity Four boat won the first race at 7:49.0, ahead of Minnesota's 7:50.4.
In the First Varsity Four, Minnesota (7:10.2) finished 17.5 seconds ahead of Kansas (7:27.7).
In the final race of the day, the First Varsity Eight, Minnesota bested Kansas by 16.7 seconds with a time of 6:20.2. The Jayhawks crossed the finished line at 6:36.9.
Kansas will play host to the first-ever Big 12 Conference Championship on Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake in Kansas City, Kan. The Jayhawks will compete alongside Kansas State, Oklahoma and Texas.
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Creates C# info for a service.

```csharp
public static CSharpServiceInfo Create(ServiceInfo serviceInfo)
```

## Exceptions

| exception | condition |
| --- | --- |
| ServiceDefinitionException | Thrown if there are errors. |

## See Also

* class [CSharpServiceInfo](../CSharpServiceInfo.md)
* namespace [Facility.CodeGen.CSharp](../../Facility.CodeGen.CSharp.md)

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# CSharpServiceInfo.Create method (2 of 2)

Creates C# info for a service.

```csharp
public static CSharpServiceInfo Create(ServiceInfo serviceInfo, CSharpServiceInfoSettings? settings)
```

## Exceptions

| exception | condition |
| --- | --- |
| ServiceDefinitionException | Thrown if there are errors. |

## See Also

* class [CSharpServiceInfoSettings](../CSharpServiceInfoSettings.md)
* class [CSharpServiceInfo](../CSharpServiceInfo.md)
* namespace [Facility.CodeGen.CSharp](../../Facility.CodeGen.CSharp.md)

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"Summer" Card~ Webster's Pages *NEW* Citrus Squeeze!
...but it's Thursday in my part of the world and I thought I would stop in super quick with a card that I created using the *NEW* Citrus Squeeze collection created by Adrienne Looman for Webster's Pages~!
This past weekend, Webster's Pages teamed up with the Simon Says Stamp! blog for a giveaway to celebrate the release of Citrus Squeeze and Plum Seed (another fabulous Adrienne Looman collection).
I have created a layout with this collection, but cannot share it with you until Tuesday, June 11th- so make sure to come back!
Thanks for stopping in today! Tomorrow is my day for the PaperHaus BLOG HOP- and I have an awesome giveaway to go along with it- so don't miss out!
I saw your card on the Simon Says blog. It's stunning! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful summer card! I love your use of colours.
Such acute and summery card.
This card really says summer, it's so bright and happy, gorgeous job Erin.
Love that red ribbon. Great bright summery card.
Love the card! Can't wait to see the PlumSeed LO!
The colors in your tag are stunning.. love that shade of blue and the red.. and those papers look wonderful too!
Gosh, those colours?!! Definitely summer (she says as it rain in UK, lol).
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Steam coal, also known as thermal coal, is used in power stations to generate electricity. Coal is first milled to a fine powder, which increases the surface area and allows it to burn more quickly.U.S. coal-fired electricity generation in 2019 falls to 42,Jun 04, 2020· Output from the U.S. coal-fired generating fleet dropped to 966,000 gigawatthours (GWh) in 2019, the lowest level since 1976. The decline in last year's coal generation levels was the largest percentage decline in history (16%) and second-largest in absolute terms (240,000 GWh).
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Since 2010, we have retired 6,539 megawatts (MW) of energy from coal-fired units and invested in natural gas and renewable energy sources, while also maintaining reliability and rates below the national average. By 2024, we will retire an additional 862 MW for a total of 7,401 MW retired from coal-fired generation. That will be about one-thirdThermal Power Plant Electricity Generation Electrical,COAL HANDLING PLANT: The function of coal handling plant is automatic feeding of coal to the boiler furnace. This should be noted that coal thermal power plant burns enormous amounts of coal which may be estimated for 200MW electricity generating plant around 2000 tons per day.
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Coal was the second-largest energy source for U.S. electricity generation in 2019—about 23%. Nearly all coal-fired power plants use steam turbines. A few coal-fired power plants convert coal to a gas for use in a gas turbine to generate electricity. Petroleum was the source of less than 1% of U.S. electricity generation in 2019.How electricity is generated U.S. Energy Information,Of the top 10 U.S. electric power plants in 2019, 9 have steam turbines powered by nuclear energy, coal, and natural gas. Combustion gas turbines,which are similar to jet engines, burn gaseous or liquid fuels to produce hot gases to turn the blades in the turbine.
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Electric power generation starts with a source of fuel that can be harnessed to create energy. Fuel types include fossil (coal, oil, natural gas), nuclear, and renewable (such as solar power, wind power, falling water for hydro generation, and even garbage and agricultural waste products). Renewables also reduce emissions during power generation.Cost of electricity by source Wikipedia,The levelized cost of energy (LCOE) is a measure of a power source that allows comparison of different methods of electricity generation on a consistent basis. The LCOE can also be regarded as the minimum constant price at which electricity must be sold in order to break even over the lifetime of the project. This can be roughly calculated as the net present value of all costs over
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1 A mill is equal to 1/1,000 of a U.S. dollar, or 1/10 of one cent. Mills per kilowatthour (kWh) equals dollars per megawatthour (mWh). To convert mills per kWh to cents per kWh, divide mills How Does a Coal Power Plant Work? Bright Hub Engineering,Thermal-based power plants can produce electricity from coal or other fuel sources. The coal-fired process requires three different steps to turn energy released from burning coal to generating electricity for consumption. Coal fired power plants, while producing power, require a lot of water and produce a lot of pollutants like ash and CO2. Learn how the process works as well as interesting
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This is all controlled by the coal mill or pulveriser, and its associated feeder equipment. Operation of the coal mill can affect the ramp rate of the power station and its ability to handle rapid changes in output. For coal-fired power plants, the response time of the coal mills is critical for the overall reaction time to changing demand.Repowering Revisited Power Engineering,Dec 02, 2015· According to a recent Power Engineering news article, a total of 60 GW (60,000 MW or approximately the equivalent of 120 advanced F or H class (50 Hz) 1x1 gas turbine combined cycle power
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In other ways, the sun's energy is used to boil water and operate a steam turbine to generate electricity in a similar fashion to coal or nuclear power plants. Hydro In both cases, they require a power source to turn a turbine, which then turns a metal shaft in a generator that produces electricity.Electricity Project Drawdown,The process? Burn coal, oil, or gas. Heat water to create steam. Steam turns a turbine. Turbine rotates a generator to get electrons moving. The locked-up energy of long-buried plants and animals is transmuted into electricity, as carbon dioxide spills into the atmosphere as a byproduct.
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The energy efficiency of a conventional thermal power station is defined as saleable energy produced as a percent of the heating value of the fuel consumed. A simple cycle gas turbine achieves energy conversion efficiencies from 20 to 35%. Typical coal-based power plants operating at steam pressures of 170 bar and 570 °C run at efficiency of 35 to 38 %, with state-of-the-art fossil fuelCOAL HANDLING SAFETY AMETEK Land,coal and the high temperature inside the mill lead to rapid oxidation of the coal. This results in further heat build-up and the potential for a fire. If the mill is restarted without first removing the hot coal, an explosion can occur when particles are suspended and exposed to the in-rushing combustion air.
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This steam then helps the electric generator go in motion, also known as a turbine. Thus, the electric generator uses the kinetic energy converted from heat to produce power. Step 5 . Once the turbine starts spinning, it rotates the magnets within the copper coil. The spinning of the turbine thus produces electricity. Step 6News Flash: Wind Power is Not Cheaper than Coal IER,May 23, 2016· 3.) the evidence shows that the all-in cost of wind power, including the costs imposed on reliable power plants—as opposed to subsidized prices wind producers receive—is significantly higher than the cost of electricity from existing nuclear, hydroelectric, coal, and natural gas plants.
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Sep 24, 2018· Electricity is a basic part of nature and it is one of our most widely used forms of energy. We get electricity, which is a secondary energy source, from the conversion of other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power and other natural sources, which are called primary sources.Is The US Coal Industry Completely Burned Out?,Feb 12, 2020· Coal has fallen out of favor for electricity production as lower-cost natural gas and renewables have taken market share. The average US coal plant is
Coal 's role in electricity generation worldwide. Modern life is unimaginable without electricity. It lights houses, buildings, streets, provides domestic and industrial heat, and powers most equipment used in homes, offices and machinery in factories.Generating Energy from Coal Duke Energy,Since 2010, we have retired 6,539 megawatts (MW) of energy from coal-fired units and invested in natural gas and renewable energy sources, while also maintaining reliability and rates below the national average. By 2024, we will retire an additional 862 MW for a total of 7,401 MW retired from coal-fired generation. That will be about one-third
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May 02, 2019· For the first time renewable energy generated more electricity than coal-powered power plants in the U.S., a trend that is likely to continue off and on the next few years.Wind Energy vs. Coal Power Visual.ly,Green-e is the nation's leading independent consumer protection program for the sale of renewable energy. New Leaf Energy is one of only two Green-e Certified energy companies in Texas. DID YOU KNOW: 9.2% 85% 70 260 DROP IN WIND ENERGY COSTS IN THE LAST 20 YEARS. MILLION GALLONS OF WATER ARE NEEDED FOR COAL MINING EACH DAY. OF TOTAL POWER
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Thermal-based power plants can produce electricity from coal or other fuel sources. The coal-fired process requires three different steps to turn energy released from burning coal to generating electricity for consumption. Coal fired power plants, while producing power, require a lot of water and produce a lot of pollutants like ash and CO2. Learn how the process works as well as interestingCoal Pulverizer Fruitful Heavy Industries, Ltd. Global,Pulverizers (coal pulverizer) are used to pulverize pieces of coal into fine particles (100μm) before placing into a boiler, to ensure efficient combustion. Pulverizers have three functions, pulverization, drying and classification.
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The selection of mill system will depend mostly on the factors like initial capital cost, drying and grinding capacity required, cost of energy (power) etc. Coal Fineness : It is understood generally that the finer we grind, the easy it is for burning.U.S electricity generation by source: Natural gas vs coal,Jul 31, 2015· Coal was responsible for a majority of electricity generation at the start of the century and was still the source for nearly half in 2008 but has fallen steadily, accounting for 30 percent last year.
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CALCULATION: q Energy Loss Per Mill (Q LOSS) = M AIR x S AIR x (T 1 T 2) q Q LOSS = 10 x 1000 x 1.006 x (553-303) KJ/HR q Q LOSS = 2515000 KJ/HR = 600697 KCAL/HR q Q LOSS = 600697/3200 = 188 KG/HR Of Coal Equivalent q Q LOSS = Rs. 752/- PER HR q Annual Q LOSS = 752 X 365 = Rs. 2,74,480/- Per One Blasting Hour/Mill/Day At Farakka,normally 5LOESCHE-MILLS,1927 First Loesche coal mill delivered for the Klingenberg power station in Berlin. 1953 500th coal mill plant sold worldwide. 1961 Introduction of hydraulic spring assembly system. 1965 Construction of first pressure mill (LM 12.2 D). 1980 Delivery of first modular coal mill (LM 26.3 D). 1985 Delivery of first self-inerting coal grinding plant (LM 21.2 D) for the steel industry (PCI
to aim at the design mill output low rate of mill rejects, especially coal in it to be less than 10% pulverised coal fineness at mill outlet, with combustibles in flyash and bottom ash in limits. optimum auxiliary power consumption. bowl mill performanceElectricity sector in India Wikipedia,Raw biomass cannot be used directly in the pulverised coal mills as it is difficult to grind into fine powder due to caking. However, torrefaction makes it possible for biomass to replace coal. The hot flue gas of existing coal-fired power stations can be used as a heat source for torrefaction, so that biomass can be cofired with coal.
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Celtic's first win in Italy secures spot in Europa League last 32
November 8, 2019 — 8.45am
Manchester United, Sevilla and Celtic led a parade of clubs with continental pedigree through to the Europa League knockout stage as they all won to book a ticket to the last 32 on Friday (AEDT).
But while 2017 winners United and Sevilla, who claimed three successive Europa League titles between 2014-16, advanced with ease, it was the Scots who provided the drama as a last-gasp Olivier Ntcham goal handed them a 2-1 win at Lazio.
Olivier Ntcham is swamped by Celtic teammates after his late winner. Credit:Getty Images
Basel are also into the next stage where the top two in each of the 12 Europa League groups are joined by eight teams dropping out of the Champions League.
All the qualified teams are through with two games to spare.
Celtic, European champions over a half century ago, advanced from group E as they came back after conceding an early goal to clinch their first victory on Italian soil, with Frenchman Ntcham elegantly chipping the ball over oncoming goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha deep in stoppage time for the winner.
Socceroo Tom Rogic wasn't part of the Hoops' travelling squad as his return from injury is still being managed.
"It's great to have qualified with two games to spare," Celtic manager Neil Lennon told UEFA.com.
"It's too early to say how far we can go in this competition but we can be a difficult opponent for anyone."
Munir El Haddadi's hat-trick for Sevilla was supplemented by two from Munas Dabbur in the 5-2 away drubbing of Luxembourg's Dudelange as the Spaniards kept up their 100 per cent record in group A after racing into a 4-0 half-time lead.
Teenager Mason Greenwood put Manchester United ahead versus Partizan Belgrade at Old Trafford and a superb individual goal from Anthony Martial doubled the lead before half-time.
Marcus Rashford also fired home a fine goal in the 49th minute to complete a 3-0 victory in group L.
United are the only team in this season's Europa League not to have conceded a goal, even if they gave first choice goalkeeper David de Gea the day off on his 29th birthday.
Basel's Fabian Frei scored the winner on the hour mark for the Swiss outfit as they beat visiting Getafe 2-1 to go four points clear in group C and guarantee a top-two finish.
Paulinho's first half double set Braga on the way to a 3-1 home win over 10-man Besiktas to keep them top in group K where Wolverhampton Wanderers missed a penalty and needed a late Raul Jimenez header to win 1-0 against Slovan Bratislava at Molineux.
PSV Eindhoven missed the chance to put their poor domestic form behind them and also qualify for the last 32 as they let an early lead slip at LASK Linz and eventually lost 4-1.
Sporting now top group D after a 2-0 win at hapless Rosenborg to reach nine points, two more than LASK and PSV. The Norwegians have lost all four of their group games.
Rangers scored twice in four second-half minutes through Alfredo Morelos and Steven Davis to beat Porto 2-0 at Ibrox in group G, where they are in second place but level on seven points with Swiss champions Young Boys.
Ghent's 3-1 upset win at VfL Wolfsburg saw the Belgian side go top in group I, while Espanyol's 6-0 home drubbing of nine-man Ludogorets has them on the cusp of qualifying from group H.
The penultimate round of group games will be played on November 28.


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Q: What is the location of mysql client ".my.cnf" in XAMPP for Windows? What is the location of mysql client .my.cnf using XAMPP in Windows?
Clarification: This file does not exist by default, so when you create it, where should you place it, in order for the command line client to read it automatically?

A: Using the XAMPP control panel, click on the Config button for MySQL and you'll find the file it's currently using.

A: Type this:
mysql --help

Then look at the output. There is a block of text about 3/4 the way down describing what files it finds its defaults .my.cnf from.  Here is an example from XAMPP v3.2.1, default options are read from the following files in the given order:
C:\Windows\my.ini
C:\Windows\my.cnf
C:\my.ini
C:\my.cnf
C:\xampp\mysql\my.ini
C:\xampp\mysql\my.cnf
C:\xampp\mysql\bin\my.ini
C:\xampp\mysql\bin\my.cnf

Your setup may differ. You will have to run the command to check the actual paths on your particular system.

A: XAMPP uses a file called mysql_start.bat to start MySQL and if you open that file with a text editor you can see what config file is trying to use, in the current version it is:
mysql\bin\mysqld --defaults-file=mysql\bin\my.ini --standalone --console

If you installed XAMPP on the default path it means it is on c:/xampp/mysql/bin/my.ini

If somehow the file doesn't exist you should open a console terminal (start-> type "cmd", press enter) and then write "mysql --help" and it prints a text mentioning the default locations, in the current version of XAMPP is:
C:\Windows\my.ini C:\Windows\my.cnf C:\my.ini C:\my.cnf C:\xampp\mysql\my.ini C:\xampp\mysql\my.cnf

A: It's usually in your MySQL installation folder like in C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.5\my.ini or C:\xampp\mysql\bin
If it's not there, it's highly possible that you have none, and that MySQL is just loading default values.
You might have to enable hidden Files and Folders to see it.  Go to Folder Options: in any folder, go to the top horizontal main text menu >> Tools >> Folder Options.  Enable 'View Hidden Files and Folders', and 'View Protected System Files', save & exit

A: Look in the MySQL config file C:\xampp\mysql\bin\my.ini.
At the top of that file are some comments:
# You can copy this file to
# C:/xampp/mysql/bin/my.cnf to set global options,
# mysql-data-dir/my.cnf to set server-specific options (in this
# installation this directory is C:/xampp/mysql/data) or
# ~/.my.cnf to set user-specific options.

There it tells you where to find your .my.cnf file.

A: After checking the default locations on Win7 with mysql --help and unable to find any config file, I manually searched for my.ini and found it at C:\ProgramData\MySQL\MySQL Server x.y (yep, ProgramData, not Program Files).
Though I used an own my.ini at Program Files, the other configuration overwrote my settings.

A: Go to control panel → services, look for MySQL and right click choose properties. If there, in "path to EXE file", there is a parameter like
--defaults-file="X:\path\to\my.ini"
this is the file the server actually uses (independent of what mysql --help prints).

A: If you connect to the server with MySQL Workbench add look at 'Management' and 'Options File' in the menu on the left, then the location of the config file being used by that server is shown at the bottom of the pane on the right.

A: Create it yourself in folder c:\xampp\mysql.

A: On Windows you can open a command window and type the command
sc qc mysql

Or:
sc qc mariadb

which (depending on your flavor and version) will output something like:
[SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS

SERVICE_NAME: mariadb
        TYPE               : 10  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS
        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START
        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL
        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : "C:\Program Files\MariaDB 10.4\bin\mysqld.exe" "--defaults-file=C:\Program Files\MariaDB 10.4\data\my.ini" "MariaDB"
        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   :
        TAG                : 0
        DISPLAY_NAME       : MariaDB
        DEPENDENCIES       :
        SERVICE_START_NAME : NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService

From this you can see the location of the my.ini file.
You can also change it with the same "sc" command like this:
sc config mysql binPath= <binary path>

Or:
sc config mariadb binPath= <binary path>

For example:
sc config mariadb binpath= "\"C:\Program Files\MariaDB 10.4\bin\mysqld.exe\" \"--defaults-file=M:\data\my.ini\" \"MariaDB\""

A: If you install it directly with the community installer on windows 2008 server, it will reside on c:\ProgamData\MySql\MysqlServerVersion\my.ini

A: Apologize for resurrect this thread, but for Windows 8.x users can find my.cnf at this folder:
C:\ProgramData\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.6\my.ini

Then also can find data folder on same folder.

A: If you're on Cygwin this command will show you the locations:
mysql --help |grep -A1 Default|grep my

A: You can find it in C:\ProgramData\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.7

A: I don't have XAMPP installed, but the question I did end up at when I couldn't find the my.cnf or my.ini (I can not find my.cnf on my windows computer) was closed, and led here.
So - If you've installed MariaDB on Windows, and followed Windows best practices to load data somewhere OTHER than \program files - in my case on a "d:" drive, then your my.ini will be located where you put your "data" directory.

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On December 8th nearly one hundred current Tieto employees and alumni joined in to spend an evening together. This was the second Alumni evening organized in Helsinki with the idea to give former and current colleagues a chance to catch up, network and hear what's new at Tieto.
The evening kicked off at Tieto's new Customer Experience Management (CEM) and Industrial Internet premises where we enjoyed mulled wine and informal mingling. The official program began with Kimmo Alkio's welcoming words. Alkio spoke about the current state of the IT industry and what is going on at Tieto at the moment and gave a brief update on our current focus areas, or growth bets. A clear theme that he pointed out is that discussions with clients have shifted strongly from a technology focus towards business. Tieto's internal start-ups in CEM and Industrial Internet are responding to this need and the aim is to make these operations as agile as possible.
After this we got to hear an inspiring presentation by Taneli Tikka who spoke about the core principle of the industrial internet: sense-think-act. The industrial internet helps us make smarter decisions by allowing us to gather different information through sensors and combine it with data obtained from various information sources.
It was uplifting to see how Tieto people seem to embody the "Tieto spirit" even after they've left the company; the atmosphere was warm and excited, and it was clear that participants were enjoying catching up with old friends. I was surprised at the number of participants and how people's careers have developed after their time at Tieto. For instance, one guest who had previously worked as a SAP expert had expanded his expertise to general IT consulting. I think this just goes to prove how the focus in the IT industry has turned from technology to business. CEM and the industrial internet were also central topics in discussions and the overarching feeling was that these are the areas for future growth in the IT industry that will change the business entirely.
Overall, the evening was a success! There aren't too many chances to catch up with old (or new!) colleagues and it was inspiring to discuss Tieto and the changes in the industry from different viewpoints. Thanks alumni for making the evening so special to us all! It was wonderful to have you visit us and hope to see you next year again!
Many thanks for the very successful #TietoAlumni event!
The speeches by Kimmo and Taneli were both inspiring and short enough ;), Glögi strong enough, food absolutely delicious, wines tasty, former colleagues and Tieto representatives cheerful thus talkative. The give-away was especially appreciated as it was raining on the way home.
Look forward to many more #TietoAlumni events in the future!


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package com.hypersocket.quirkey.client;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.math.BigInteger;
import java.security.InvalidAlgorithmParameterException;
import java.security.InvalidKeyException;
import java.security.KeyFactory;
import java.security.KeyPair;
import java.security.NoSuchAlgorithmException;
import java.security.NoSuchProviderException;
import java.security.PublicKey;
import java.security.SignatureException;
import java.security.spec.InvalidKeySpecException;
import java.security.spec.PKCS8EncodedKeySpec;

import javax.crypto.KeyAgreement;

import org.spongycastle.util.encoders.Base64;

import com.hypersocket.crypto.ByteArrayReader;
import com.hypersocket.crypto.ByteArrayWriter;
import com.hypersocket.crypto.ECCryptoProvider;
import com.hypersocket.crypto.ECCryptoProviderFactory;
import com.hypersocket.crypto.QuiRKEYException;
import com.hypersocket.crypto.QuiRKEYTransaction;

public class ClientAuthenticationTransaction extends QuiRKEYTransaction {

	int authenticationId;
	String url;
	byte[] Q_C;
	byte[] Q_S;
	byte[] clientExchangeHash;
	BigInteger secret;
	ECCryptoProvider ecProvider;
	KeyAgreement keyAgreement;
	String transactionType;

	public ClientAuthenticationTransaction(String encodedAuthentication,
			String curve) throws QuiRKEYException, IOException {

		this.ecProvider = ECCryptoProviderFactory.createInstance(curve);
		ByteArrayReader reader = new ByteArrayReader(
				Base64.decode(encodedAuthentication));

		try {
			int messageId = reader.read();
			if (messageId != MSG_AUTHENTICATION_INFO) {
				if (messageId == MSG_AUTHENTICATION_FAILURE) {
					throw new QuiRKEYException((int) reader.readInt(),
							reader.readString());
				} else {
					throw new IOException("Unexpected message id " + messageId
							+ " in registration flow");
				}
			}
			authenticationId = (int) reader.readInt();
			url = reader.readString();
			Q_C = reader.readBinaryString();

			KeyPair ecdhKeyPair = ecProvider.generateKeyPair();
			this.keyAgreement = ecProvider.createKeyAgreement(ecdhKeyPair);

			PublicKey ec = ecdhKeyPair.getPublic();
			Q_S = ecProvider.generateQ(ec);

			keyAgreement.doPhase(ecProvider.decodeKey(Q_C), true);

			byte[] tmp = keyAgreement.generateSecret();
			if ((tmp[0] & 0x80) == 0x80) {
				byte[] tmp2 = new byte[tmp.length + 1];
				System.arraycopy(tmp, 0, tmp2, 1, tmp.length);
				tmp = tmp2;
			}

			// Calculate diffe hellman k value
			secret = new BigInteger(tmp);
		} catch (NoSuchAlgorithmException | NoSuchProviderException
				| InvalidAlgorithmParameterException | InvalidKeyException
				| IllegalStateException | InvalidKeySpecException e) {
			throw new IOException(e);
		} finally {
			reader.close();
		}

	}

	public int getAuthenticationId() {
		return authenticationId;
	}

	public String getUrl() {
		return url;
	}

	public String getTransactionType() {
		return transactionType;
	}

	public String generateAuthenticationRequest(String mobileId,
			String mobileName, byte[] serverPublicKey, String username,
			byte[] clientPrivateKey, byte[] clientPublicKey) throws IOException {

		ByteArrayWriter writer = new ByteArrayWriter();

		try {
			writer.write(MSG_AUTHENTICATION_PROCESS);
			writer.writeInt(authenticationId);
			writer.writeString(mobileId);
			writer.writeBinaryString(Q_S);

			clientExchangeHash = generateExchangeHash(Q_C, Q_S,
					serverPublicKey, clientPublicKey, username, mobileId,
					authenticationId, secret, mobileName, url);

			KeyFactory kf = KeyFactory.getInstance("EC");
			writer.writeBinaryString(ecProvider.sign(
					kf.generatePrivate(new PKCS8EncodedKeySpec(clientPrivateKey)),
					clientExchangeHash));

			return Base64.toBase64String(writer.toByteArray());
		} catch (NoSuchAlgorithmException | NoSuchProviderException
				| InvalidKeyException | SignatureException
				| InvalidKeySpecException e) {
			throw new IOException(e);
		} finally {
			writer.close();
		}
	}

	public boolean verifyAuthenticationResponse(String encodedResponse,
			byte[] serverPublicKey) throws IOException, QuiRKEYException {

		ByteArrayReader reader = new ByteArrayReader(
				Base64.decode(encodedResponse));

		try {
			int messageId = reader.read();

			if (messageId != MSG_AUTHENTICATION_SUCCESS) {
				if (messageId == MSG_AUTHENTICATION_FAILURE) {
					throw new QuiRKEYException((int) reader.readInt(),
							reader.readString());
				} else {
					throw new IOException("Unexpected message id " + messageId
							+ " in registration flow");
				}
			}

			byte[] signature = reader.readBinaryString();

			PublicKey publicKey = ecProvider.decodePublicKey(serverPublicKey);
			return ecProvider.verify(publicKey, signature, clientExchangeHash);
		} catch (InvalidKeySpecException | NoSuchAlgorithmException
				| NoSuchProviderException | InvalidKeyException | SignatureException e) {
			throw new IOException(e);
		} finally {
			reader.close();
		}
	}
}


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RENEE HENDERSON EARLS, IOM
Renee' Henderson Earls proudly serves as the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Prior to Renee' joining the staff of the Chamber in 2016, she served as a volunteer, board member and Chair of the organization over a span of 20 years. The Chamber has more than 725 members and focuses on membership/events, tourism and economic development for Odessa, Ector County and the Permian Basin. Renee proudly graduated from the US Chamber's Institute for Organizational Management (IOM) in January 2019.
As a native Odessan, it's no surprise Renee is the community's biggest cheerleader. She graduated from Permian High School, attended Odessa College and Texas Tech University, where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism. She began her professional career as an anchor and reporter for ABC affiliate KMID-TV Big 2. She then left the journalism field and worked 14 years as the Executive Director of Communications & Marketing at Medical Center Hospital. In 1999, Renee and her husband, Richard, took over as Publishers of THE ODESSAN MAGAZINE, INC., the longest running Community Magazine in Texas. They also have Presto Publishing, which publishes company newsletters and other community publications.
Renee is passionate about volunteering and helping to make a difference in her hometown. She has served as President of numerous boards including the Odessa College Foundation, ECISD Education Foundation, Medical Center Health System Foundation, United Way and the Junior League of Odessa. Renee also serves as an Elder at Connection Christian Church, formerly known as First Christian Church.
In her free time, Renee' enjoys watching college sports, especially her Texas Tech Red Raiders. Together, she and Rich have 3 children and two grandchildren. Her motto for a successful life: "Whatever thy hand finds to do; Do it with all thy might".
Renee Earls About: About


We welcome you to our Old West town and invite you to enjoy a true Texas experience. We provide a unique private event venue that will give you the experience of a lifetime. Whatever your occasion calls for, we can deliver a premier customized event that will please everyone on your guest list.
The new Sheriffs are in town! New owners Terry and Sylvia Adams are proud to continue the tradition of Enchanted Springs Ranch as a premier Hill Country ranch private event venue. The ranch started out as a Hollywood movie set and has grown to entertain a variety of unique events while providing a true Texas experience. The Old West town's charm will help your guests to embrace our Texas heritage while enjoying customized activities and entertainment. Come join us to make your event happen!
At Enchanted Springs Ranch we have many different options to create a customized event experience for your company picnics, corporate events, group dinners, meetings, team-building outings, Christmas parties, family reunions as well as wedding and anniversary receptions. Enchanted Springs Ranch can accommodate thousands of guests in the various indoor and outdoor venue spaces. Stop the boring run-of-the-mill events and head out to the ranch for a truly unique Texas experience!
Our experienced event coordinators are excited to plan and streamline your corporate event, offering unique and interactive team building activities to please all of your guests. Enchanted Springs Ranch is your premier event venue located just outside San Antonio in beautiful Boerne, Texas. Give your guests the true Texas experience all within a Hill Country ranch atmosphere!
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Diabetic teen girls can benefit from snacks. They should follow the general dietary guidelines for adolescents and adults with diabetes to choose appropriate snacks and portion sizes. The best snacks are nutrient-dense, whole-grain foods, as well as fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and lean proteins. Snacks that are high in fat, sugar or sodium should be limited because they can alter blood sugar and lead to unwanted weight gain and diabetic complications.
Snacking during the day can benefit both diabetic teens and adults by curbing hunger, which can prevent overeating at mealtime, and providing energy for daily activities. Snacks can also provide an additional serving of whole grains, fruits and veggies. These foods in particular are packed with vitamins and minerals but low in fat and calories, which means they will fill you up without packing on the pounds.
The National Diabetes Education Program encourages all diabetics to consume whole grains, beans and lentils; fresh fruits and vegetables; lean meats, soy and low-fat dairy products; and healthy fats from nuts, vegetable oils and avocado. Diabetics should limit fatty foods like butter, mayonnaise and deep-fried foods; sugary foods like candy, regular soda and pastries; and foods high in sodium like canned and processed foods.
Monitoring serving size is important for snacks and meals. Oversized portions are related to excess calorie intake, which can cause diabetics to gain unwanted weight and can lead to obesity. Examples of snack-sized portions for teen and adult diabetics from the American Diabetes Association are 1 cup of fresh vegetables, 1 ounce of cheese, ¾ cup of dry cereal, one small piece of fruit or half of a medium fruit, ½ cup of canned fruit or ½ cup of sugar-free ice cream.
Diabetics should drink zero-calorie beverages like water, unsweetened tea or coffee, diet soda and other low-calorie beverages with their snacks. If water gets boring, add slices of fruit to give it a naturally refreshing flavor. Sweets should be limited; however, the ADA says an occasional treat is okay provided blood sugar is well controlled, portion size is small, and it is part of nutrient-dense diet that contains plenty of whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables and lean proteins.
Snacks should fit a teen's lifestyle. Teens who are constantly on the go need portable, easy-to-prepare snacks like a hard-boiled egg, half a peanut butter sandwich on whole-wheat bread, a carton of soymilk or nonfat milk, a fresh fruit cup, sugar-free yogurt or string cheese with whole-grain crackers. Teens who like to cook may enjoy preparing half a bagel with nonfat cream cheese and banana slices, homemade fruit-and-nut trail mix, a fruit and yogurt smoothie or homemade popcorn.
Diabetics can prevent overeating by pre-portioning snacks into a bowl or plate. Avoid snacking while watching TV or working at the computer. Instead, focus on what you are eating and enjoy snack time. Stock up on healthy snacks at home, at school, in the car or wherever you spend time to ensure that when snack cravings hit, you always have something nutritious on hand.
Fong,, Bethany. "Good Snacks for Diabetic Teen Girls." Healthy Eating | SF Gate, http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/good-snacks-diabetic-teen-girls-1485.html. 27 November 2018.


MBA, BSc.(1st Class Hons.), CIMA Adv. Dip.
Dr Shalini F Wickremesooriya is a UK qualified Speech and Language Therapist and a Counseling Psychologist/ Psychotherapist. She is a certified member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, UK and licensed by the Sri Lanka Medical Council. She is an independent practitioner who is involved in Research, Clinical practice and Lecturing. She has extensive experience speaking at international conferences and liaising with professionals across the globe. Her work revolves around empowering individuals with impairments and disorders whilst promoting the philosophy of inclusive communities.
Mrs. Algama is a Chartered Secretary (Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators, UK) with many years of working experience , with exposure in the areas of Finance, Company Secretarial and Legal Functions, HR Management, Administration, Purchasing and Supplies, Stores Management, Event Management and Training and Teaching.
From July 1981 she has worked in many Companies as a member of the Senior Management Team. Among the Companies she has worked at are Ceylon Shipping Lines, Sea Lion Express Services (Pvt) Ltd, Milk Industries of Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and Union Trust & Investments Ltd.
From the year 2000, she has concentrated on lecturing and teaching in the fields of Office Administration, Secretarial Practice and Meetings.
She is a dedicated professional in English Language teaching and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and English Language Teaching. As a scholar in Education she holds an Honours degree in Social Science and Post Graduate Diploma in Education/ TESL from the University of Colombo. She also has an MA in Linguistics from the University of Kelaniya as well as an M.Ed from OUSL.She is also a Toastmaster and has held the post of President, Area Governor and Division Governor of District 82.
She has a BA in English and English Language Teaching (BA/ELT) from the Open University of Sri Lanka.Presently reading for Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) -at the same university.She is also a visiting Academic at the Open University of Sri Lanka.
Mrs. De Mel is an experienced teacher who has taught in international schools in Islamabad, Indonesia and at the Overseas School of Colombo, in addition to many leading local international schools. She is the present Co-Course Director of the full time Preschool & Sub-Primary Education Course and Course Director of the Early Childhood Education programme.
She has gained expertise in many relevant areas by attending programmes at the University of Sheffield (UK), the Educational Development Association (UK), the University of Arkansas (USA) and the University of Auckland (NZ).
Mrs. De Mel has created an up-to-date programme in modern methodology and teaching strategies, to help develop an understanding of the young child and to build up skills in guiding him at home or in school.
Ms. Soharnee Walpita is the present Co-Course Director of the full time Pre-School & Sub Primary Education Course. Her first teaching qualification 'Diploma in Preschool teacher training' was obtained from the Ladies' College IPS formerly known as the Department of Vocational Studies. She has obtained further training by successfully completing a Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Froebel College, Roehampton Institute of Higher Education (UK) and completed the International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers, Cambridge UK. She also has a Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology from Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology (CIRP).
She lectures on Child and Language Development. These are two important human developmental aspects, an awareness of which is essential to all teachers.
Prashanie Attygalle is a Graduate and an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of United Kingdom. She also has a diploma in Personnel Management. She has more than 30 years of experience in senior managerial positions in International companies. Currently holds the position of the Group Company Secretary and head of Corporate Communication at MTD Walkers PLC Group.
She is a graduate who has over 40 years experience in teaching English, Economics & GRC at a leading school in Colombo & also has held the position of Vice Principal. Further she has been a lecturer at Aquinas University College.
Count over 30 years work experience in administration in the Private and Public sectors and Diplomatic Missions Sri Lanka and overseas. Professional qualifications are the LLCCI. (UK) Diplomas from the Open University and the Commonwealth Secretariat in Youth in Development Work. Diploma in Event Management. Diploma in Protocol and International Relations. Diploma in Communication, structure of Business, Secretarial Practices and Office Organisation. Diploma in Early Childhood learning Disabilities. Several overseas trainings. Currently a trainer, lecturer and resource person for banks, training institutes, private and public sector and schools.


Sales will begin this summer for The Harrison a new luxury condominium in the heart of The Upper West side. The two twin tower complex will offer studios, 1,2 & 3 bedrooms starting around $700,000. An Equinox Gym is in the building and membership is included in the common charges.


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Dexter House (Interlaken Historic Resort)
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Connects: Twin Lakes (9,195 ft), Interlaken Trail, Interlaken Historic Resort
The Dexter House at the Interlaken Historic Resort
Twin Lakes, CO – Historic
The Dexter House at the Interlaken Historic Resort is an old house, originally called Dexter Cabin, that James Dexter and his family lived in while operating the Interlaken Resort. The historic site is accessed primarily by the Interlaken Trail, a small section of the Colorado Trail.
More information about the Interlaken Historic Resort can be found at:
National Register of Historic Places – Interlaken Resort District
Wikipedia – Interlaken Resort District
A sign about the cabin at the site provided by the San Isabel National Forest reads: (Click to expand)
"James V. Dexter
Dexter was born "at sea" off the coast of New Orleans in 1836. As an entrepreneur of the late 19th century, Dexter founded several mining companies and banks in Colorado. He was known for his collection of gems, rare coins and Chinese porcelains. He took time to savor and enjoy life, as only the wealthy of the time could do.
Dexter's Cabin
Dexter built this summer home in 1895 for the exclusive use of his family. Its distinctive architecture mirrors a Captain's House Dexter admired in New England. Dexter transported birdseye maple and other expensive woods from the East Coast for the interior paneling, fireplace and furniture.
The interior wall treatment is the same as Dexter's "poker house" in Leadville. That structure is located on the grounds of the Healy House Museum and is open to the public.
Dexter had four children from his first marriage. Upon his death, his second wife and two twin daughters from his first marriage, Adda and Harriett, inherited the Twin Lakes property.
Eugene Bond, a law partner of one of Dexter's descendants, purchased the property in the 1930's. He maintained the summer home for his own use, but the rest of the structures fell into disuse."
A sign about restoration at the site provided by the San Isabel National Forest reads: (Click to expand)
"Restoring A Memory
By the early 1970's, with the construction of the Twin Lakes Storage Reservoir by the Bureau of Reclamation, the buildings were once again attracting attention. If the lakes were filled to capacity, the buildings would be flooded, and the famous old resort lost forever.
The resort was placed on the National Historic Register in 1974. Plans to transform the derelict resort into an interpretive site for National Forest visitors were developed cooperatively between the Bureau of Reclamation, the Lake County Civic Center Association, and the Colorado Historical Society.
The Hotel and the Dexter Cabin were moved roughly 150 feet to higher ground. The buildings were placed on firm foundations and stabilized. Windows and doors were sealed for protection from wildlife, vandals, and weather. All artifacts associated with the original hotel site are now underwater.
Please help protect this site and the story it tells in its weathered, gray wood. Listen and hear the laughter and music of this Victorian era resort."
A framed letter from the Forest Service inside reads: (Click to expand)
"The Dexter House at Interlaken Resort
You are inside an architectural gem. James Dexter built this house for his family to live in while they operated the Interlaken Resort next door. All of its owners have respected its historic character, so now we can experience it as the Dexter family did over 125 years ago. There are eight different types of wood on the main floor giving it an eccentric, Victorian look. From the day it was built, the house was posh, with running water including a flush toilet.
In 1979 the house was purchased by the US Government through imminent domain, moved 40 feet up from the lake, and mothballed. The Dexter House, and the Interlaken Resort, remained empty and deteriorating until 2004 when an ambitious undertaking began to restore the house and all the buildings at the resort. Donations of labor, money, and materials have helped the San Isabel National Forest bring back this house and make progress on the other buildings.
Restoration work on this house is almost complete. As each building is restored they will be made available for anyone to use for events, such as weddings, and overnight accommodations. The site will remain inaccessible by car and any energy needs will be generated on site with sustainable technologies.
Please feel free to share your ideas and comments in the Guest Journal. Or you can contact the restoration project director as his office:
Doug Stephens
740 Simms Street
Posted in Ghost Town, Historic, Sites, Structure


Margaret A. McKenna, JD, is President Emerita of Lesley University, a lawyer, educator, and a leading expert in educational opportunity, civic engagement and philanthropy. From 2007 to 2011, she served as President of the Walmart Foundation, the largest corporate foundation in the United States.
From 1985 to 2007, Ms. McKenna led Lesley from a small regional college to a nationally recognized university, with one of the leading teacher training programs in the country. She came to Lesley from Radcliffe College, where she served as Director of the Bunting Institute and Vice President. Prior to Radcliffe College, she served as White House Deputy Counsel and Deputy Under Secretary of Education. Ms. McKenna started her career as a civil rights lawyer in the United States Department of Justice.
Ms. McKenna held appointments as Fellow at the Institute of Politics, Kennedy School of Government, Visiting Professor at Harvard University, Acting Director of the Sillerman Center on Philanthropy at Brandeis University, and Professor of Practice at Tisch College at Tufts University.
Ms. McKenna serves on numerous boards, including National Summer Learning Association, Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and Fenway Community Health Center. She previously served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; led education transition teams for President Clinton and for the Mayor of Boston; and participated on national and state commissions and task forces on judicial appointments, early childhood policy, hunger relief, workforce programs and social philanthropy.
Ms. McKenna received her undergraduate degree from Emmanuel College, her Juris Doctor (JD) from Southern Methodist University, and is the recipient of ten honorary degrees.


Pads of Ingres paper with sewn binding, for ink, pencil, charcoal and pastel.
Pads of Ingres paper with sewn binding, for ink, pencil, charcoal and pastel. Acid free and lightfast in 4 elegant colours for all your sketches, notes, ideas. In two sizes.


Will Greenwald Edifier e25 Luna Eclipse 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers The Edifier e25 Luna Eclipse speakers are a pair of the most stylish Bluetooth-equipped satellites you can put on your desk, but they just don't sound that good.
Very attractive design. Bluetooth support.
Weak lows and bright highs throw off the mix balance in some genres of music.
The Edifier e25 Luna Eclipse speakers are a pair of the most stylish Bluetooth-equipped satellites you can put on your desk, but they just don't sound that good.
Looks aren't everything, and the Edifier e25 Luna Eclipse Bluetooth speakers prove that. These stereo desktop speakers look amazing, but sound just okay. Their curved design, touch-sensitive controls, and elegant remote make them appealing if you want some style on your desk, but at $199.99 we expect a more balanced mix and more powerful bass than they deliver. Logitech's Z600 Bluetooth Speakers and Grace Digital's Bluetooth Speakers respectively offer slightly better performance at half the price and far better performance at just above the price of the Luna Eclipse speakers. It's hard to deny that the Edifiers are the prettier of the three, though.
The Luna Eclipse speakers look stunning, especially in the glossy red finish (though the speakers are also available in white and black, to coordinate with your PC of choice). They're vaguely crescent-shaped ovoids with a slightly flat base to act as a foot, a slightly flat front to show the exposed drivers, and a rectangular cut-out in the back to both provide a passive port for the woofer and further support the moon theme. Touch-sensitive Power and Volume Up/Down buttons sit invisibly on the left side of the right speaker, and a small indicator LED under the woofer shows whether the speakers are on and if they're connected to a Bluetooth device.
The back of the right speaker holds a 3.5mm auxiliary port, a power port, and a proprietary 6-pin connector for the left speaker. The other satellite only has the 6-pin connector. The included cable is a solid six feet long, and should be enough for any computer, bookshelf, or even small home theater placement. Bluetooth pairing is quick and automatic, triggered just by turning the speakers on.
A small three-button wand remote comes with the speaker, offering the same Power and Volume Up/Down buttons as the touch panel on the side of the right satellite. Both the remote and the touch panel use the three buttons for more than power and volume; pressing all three buttons at once pauses and plays what you're listening to, and swiping your finger between the Power and Volume Down buttons moves switches to the next or previous track.
Since they're small enough to fit on your desk next to your monitor, you can't expect too much power from a set of desktop speakers without a dedicated subwoofer. The Luna Eclipse speakers have a predictable lack of bass behind them, but otherwise sound strong, loud, and clear. In our bass test track, The Knife's "Silent Shout," the bass synth hits have a tiny hint of crackle at maximum volume, but the kick drum was free of distortion. Neither sounded particularly powerful or room-shaking, but the mix was reasonably faithful and the speakers could get loud enough to at least slightly irritate coworkers and, depending on the thickness of your walls, neighbors.
Things don't fare as well once you move up the frequency spectrum. Powerman 5000's "Super Villain" suffered from the Luna Eclipse's lighter bass response, leaning prominently toward the high end; the electrical effects of the higher frequency synth notes overshadowed the drums, guitar, and vocals a bit. The synth didn't necessarily overpower the other aspects, but it oddly stood out, when normally the track works better with it in the background.
The overly bright high-end really digs into ska, which as a rule needs a careful balance between the horns and the rest of the instruments. Less Than Jake's "Harvey Wallbanger" got sharp, prominent brass that stood front and center, swallowing the vocals, bass, and drums and pushing all three to the back of the mix. Less processed, more "natural" music isn't safe from the weak bass and bright treble, either. Miles Davis' "So What" delivered a suitably warm, prominent piano sound, but the upright bass that usually supports the entire track with its force was nearly nonexistent.
The Edifier e25 Luna Eclipse speakers are eye-catching and work reasonably well if you just want to use them for YouTube and casual listening while you're at your computer, but they just don't have enough low-end to justify the price tag. For half as much as the $200 Luna Eclipse speakers, you can get the Editors' Choice Logitech Z600s, while for the same price, you can buy the Grace Digital Bluetooth Speakers, which have better low-end performance and offer a more balanced mix. If you don't mind a (small) subwoofer in addition, the venerable Harman Kardon SoundSticks III deliver beautiful full-range sound for slightly less cash.