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Dexemo Exoskeleton Glove Lets You Feel Virtual Reality Objects
By charu October 27, 2014
The field of virtual reality has taken amazing new leaps recently. Many gadgets enhancing the feel of virtual reality has been introduced which provided amazing effects. Gadgets like Occulus Rift and Carl Zeus' VR One have changed the definition of virtual reality as once we had conceived it. It teleports you into a totally different and mesmerizing world by not only providing audio and visual aids but also touch. It is definitely going to change the logics and parameters of advanced gaming, with such technology in hand it would feel like living the game not merely just playing it. To bring the touch factor in virtual reality, Dexta Robotics have invented an exoskeleton hand that will enable a user to touch a virtually realistic object. On March 26 2014, Dexta Robotics was formed which is a robotics start-up that focuses on developing high quality but affordable robotics hardware that lowers the boundary of robotics and virtual reality.
This crazy awesome device provides a way to work together with the digital world. It allows you feel the size of the virtual object you've picked up on screen which is called haptic feedback. It might even be affordable, if Dexta robotics can manage to raise the funds via Kickstarter. It's called the Dexmo and it's an intriguing device for VR enthusiasts. The company has announced the launch of that product's Kickstarter campaign which will give enthusiasts early access to a device that not so long back would have been considered a work of science fiction.
Dexta Robotics, a Chinese startup firm born in March of this year, was founded to bring this new product to life. After iterating through some 17 prototypes, the company have decided to release the Dexmo in two versions via a new Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $200k, according to the company. The Dexmo exoskeleton is compatible with virtual reality systems like the Oculus Rift or can serve as a robot controller to control mechanical arms and hands. The company also note other practical uses of the hardware such as, using a robotic arm to diffuse and dispose bombs, control remote-controlled cars, smart lighting and list goes on.
Dexmo's goals are quite noble: to make such motion-capture contraptions available to interested parties at an affordable price. And by interested parties, they don't just mean researchers robotics engineers. Dexmo can be used by almost anybody, from controlling robotic hands to gripping VR objects. Dexmo comes in two types, Classic and F2. Both types boast of Dexmo Robotics' 11 degrees of motion, being able to capture three degrees for the thumb (bend, split, rotate), and two (bend, split) for each of the remaining four fingers. What the Dexmo F2 adds is digital force feedback for the index finger and thumb only. This allows the exoskeleton to mimic what those same fingers would feel if they were holding something solid, like a ball. It does so by braking the joint of those two fingers and constraining their movement.
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Author charu
A graduate from Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur with a keen interest in latest technology and robotics. Looks forward to Adventure sports, swimming, hiking during leisure time. You can also follow me on instagram at charu_1313

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Popular dating app for lesbians shut down in China, users complain of being 'jilted'
The lesbian dating app, Rela, has around 5 million registered users, a cached version of its entry on Apple's iTunes site shows.PHOTO: FACEBOOK/RELAAPP
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BEIJING (Reuters) - A popular Chinese dating app for lesbians has been shut down, along with its website and main social media account, just as the gay community celebrates Taiwan's decision giving same-sex couples the right to marry, a first for Asia.
The app, Rela, set up in 2012, has around 5 million registered users, a cached version of its entry on Apple's iTunes site shows.
But users began noticing last week that the app, along with its Twitter-like Weibo account and website, was no longer accessible, according to users posting on Weibo under the hashtags #rela and #relahasbeenblocked.
The service was temporarily suspended due to an "important adjustment in service", Rela told users on its WeChat app account.
"Rela has always been with you and please await its return!" it added, but gave no details of why it was suspending service.
"This is discrimination against us lesbians," wrote one user on Weibo. "Not being able to open it feels like being jilted," wrote another.
It was not immediately clear why Rela has been shut down.
The company did not respond to an e-mail seeking comment. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Internet regulator the Cyberspace Administration of China also did not immediately respond to a faxed request for comment on Monday (May 29), which was a national holiday.
In the past, the government has blocked sites it deems could challenge Communist Party rule or threaten stability, including Western sites such as Facebook and Google's main search engine and Gmail service.
It is not illegal to be gay in China, although the country regarded homosexuality as a mental disorder until 2001. Many large cities have thriving gay scenes, but gay individuals still face a lot of family pressure to get married and have children.
Gay activists say deeply conservative attitudes towards homosexuality in some parts of society have contributed to occasional government clampdowns.
In April, another gay Chinese dating app, Zank, was also shut down after operating for about four years.
In a message on its Weibo account, which is still available, Zank said it had been accused by the Internet regulator of broadcasting pornographic content and so had been closed down.
Still, gay dating apps are big business, even for Chinese companies.
Last week, Beijing Kunlun Tech Co Ltd said it would buy the remaining stake in global gay dating app Grindr that it did not own.
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my oven has been rather busy as well.
Taken in a rush, before I had a chance to clean them up.
Mini-mini man in mini-mini Baju Melayu wearing mini-mini songkok!
Vanilla cupcakes topped with a subtly flavoured rose buttercream.
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New Album: Til Willis & Erratic Cowboy - Dirtflowers
Til Willis is one of the most prolific and consistent Lawrence songwriters and he is putting out a new album early next month with his band Erratic Cowboy. Til's music is good old fashioned rock n roll with a healthy mix of blues, country, punk, and folk thrown in the mix. Til & Erratic Cowboy's new album, Dirtflowers, is his 13th studio album and his fourth with Erratic Cowboy. Dirtflowers spans 11 tracks and is out digitally and physically (CD & Vinyl!) on December 6th.
I tend to latch on to opening tracks of albums for a few different reasons. The first being the obvious that it's usually the first song you hear from the record unless you've been checking out pre-released singles. I have a sneaking feeling that most bands purposely put strong songs to kick off the album. I also tend to gravitate towards them also as a intro into what story an album is going to try and tell. All that noted my early favorite song on Dirtflowers is definitely the opening track 'A Better Depression'. It's got a fantastic baseline and acoustic guitar to start the song. Add in Til's low growl and the horns that kick in about a minute into the track and I was sold.
I believe Dirtflowers is without a doubt Til's best work that I've heard. Songs like the Replacements-esque rocker 'American Questions' and 'I Bring the Rain' are also highlights of the first half of the record. The second half is just as good though and that is one of the most impressive things about Til's new album...the whole thing is really solid from front to back. 'Outlast the Moon' has some really strong lyrics and the chorus is an earworm while the track 'When It Happens' has my favorite guitar riff on the record. There is just a ton to enjoy and dig into on Dirtflowers.
The album closes with another great song in 'Paper Cranes'. It opens with the lyric "I'll never live up to all the love that's been heaped on me unless I pass it on to you" which I assume (possibly incorrectly) is referencing being a father. This kind of stuff hits me hard and when it's coupled with some awesome guitar playing you have a really standout album closer.
Til Willis & Erratic Cowboy will be celebrating the release of Dirtflowers at the Kaw Valley Public House in Lawrence this Saturday, December 7th at 9PM. Don't miss it.
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Labels: Albums, Local Music, Must-See Show, New Music, Upcoming Shows
New Album: Jason Hawk Harris - Love & the Dark
I'm not going to pretend I know what country radio is or isn't playing these days. You'd think guys like Cody Jinks, Chris Stapleton, and Tyler Childers would be ruling the radio since they're selling out giant rooms all over the country. Hearing Jason Hawk Harris for the first time made me think he'd have some clear country radio hits, but if those guys can't get on the radio, why would he?
Jason Hawk Harris is originally from Houston but resides in LA now. His music has a bit of both places intertwined into his debut album. It's a country record no doubt but there are orchestral elements and a lot of rock n roll influence as well that doesn't make it so easy to pigeonhole it into one genre. You may find some typical country tropes here but the opening track ('The Smoke and the Stars') and the album closer ('Grandfather') are great examples of where Harris's music transcends the genre.
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Five New Songs I'm Digging
Since summer is here and concert season in the area is getting really busy, I wanted to try and ramp up posting here again. To begin here are a few songs I've been obsessed with early this summer.
Lillie Mae - 'You've Got Other Girls For That'
One of my most anticipated albums of the summer is Lillie Mae's Other Girls, out 8/16 on Third Man Records. Here debut album is one of my favorite country records of the past few years. The first single off the record is an earworm that I've been spinning at least a few times a day.
Tyler Ramsey - 'A Dream Of Home'
This song just feels like a musical warm blanket to me. I caught Tyler & My Morning Jacket's Carl Broemel recently at a tiny place in Kansas City and it was amazing. His album, For The Morning is a severely underrated album of 2019 so far.
Orville Peck - 'Roses Are Falling'
What I initially thought was just some kitschy country co-opting bullshit turns out to be one of my favorite records (country or otherwise) of 2019. Orville Peck's Pony is haunting and brilliant and I can't say enough wonderful things about it. His show in KC this fall is my most anticipated of the year.
Big Thief - 'Cattails'
Another one of my favorite albums of 2019 is Big Thief's new one U.F.O.F. They've now put out three brilliant albums in a row with each one possibly being better than the last. My favorite off the newest one is 'Cattails'.
Hatchie - 'Her Own Heart'
I really do love dreampop and shoegaze so when someone like Hatchie comes along and combines both quite nicely I'll take notice. This whole album is really solid as well.
Labels: New Music, New Songs, Videos
Upcoming Show: Kelly Finnigan @ Record Bar
Another show that flew under my radar until recently is Kelly Finnigan appearing at Record Bar next Tuesday, May 28th. Finnigan (also a member of Monophonics) released his first solo album, The Tales People Tell on Colemine Records earlier this year.
Kelly's debut solo album is already one of my top five albums of 2019 and doesn't look like it will likely be knocked down anytime soon. The Tales People Tell is one of those new soul albums that sound like it could have been recorded any time in the past 50 years. It's got that vintage sound that is timeless and really stunning. I highly recommending picking it up and I also recommend getting yourself to Record Bar on Tuesday to see Kelly bring these songs to life with his band The Atonements in front of an audience where they'll likely get the room moving like rarely before.
Labels: Must-See Show, New Music, Upcoming Shows
Show Tonight: Charley Crockett & Joshua Ray Walker @ The Granada
One of the most promising songwriters in country music today is Joshua Ray Walker. Not since John Moreland have I heard an artist whose songs and lyrics immediately affected me like Walker. Just listen to the lead track off his new album, Wish You Were Here, called 'Canyon'. It's a fantastic songs and just touches on how good he is once you listen to the whole album. Walker will be at The Granada tonight opening for Charlie Crockett.
I don't know as much about Crockett but I've been digging into his catalog since finding out Joshua Ray was opening up for him. His music moves back and forth between blues and country and I have to admit, the country stuff is pretty damn good. Just check out his really solid cover of the famous country tune 'That's How I Got To Memphis' below.
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Labels: Must-See Show, Upcoming Shows
Columbia's Roots, Blues & BBQ Festival Announces Lineup
I'm getting a little too old for the festivals I use to try and attend with some regularity in my 20's. However, after attending the 2018 festival, I'll definitely be trying to make a yearly pilgrimage to Columbia, Missouri at the end of September for the Roots, Blues & BBQ festival.
They announced the 2019 lineup on Friday and it's a really good one. There's plenty to like from the headliners all the way down to the smallest row of local acts. I'm always excited to see Jason Isbell, The New Pornographers, Amanda Shires and Ben Harper again but I'm most excited for the acts I've never seen before. John Prine, Lukas Nelson, Patty Griffin, and Doug Kershaw are all at the top of that list for me.
I reviewed the three day festival last year and raved about how much we enjoyed it, so don't miss out!
Labels: Festivals, Must-See Show, Upcoming Shows
Show Review: Durand Jones & The Indications at Record Bar
On Saturday night the folks that packed the sold out Record Bar were treated to one of the best shows they're likely to see all year. Durand Jones & The Indications are touring behind their fantastic sophomore album, American Love Call, and they showed what an impressive live force they are. The Indications are a really tight band that provide a fantastic background for Durand Jones and drummer Aaron Frazer to shine on vocals. Durand is a true band leader and puts on a frontman show reminiscent of James Brown or Marvin Gaye. At numerous points in time Jones was singing from his knees, flat on his back, or sitting off to the side and letting his band shine. The secret weapon of The Indications though is Frazer. Not only does he absolutely kill it on the drums but his falsetto vocals on songs like 'Is It Any Wonder', which received one of the biggest crowd reactions of the evening, are breathtaking.
The band played most of their two albums and peppered a few well placed covers in the set as well. A sped up version of Curtis Mayfields '(Don't Worry) If There Is A Hell Below, We're All Gonna Go' was a highlight of the night as well as their show closing cover of The Beatles 'Don't Let Me Down'.
This will likely be the smallest venue Durand Jones & The Indications will play in Kansas City and for good reason. With two strong albums in their catalog and a voracious live show, hopefully they get the huge recognition they deserve.
Openers Ginger Root described themselves as "aggressive elevator soul" and to be honest I can't come up with a better descriptor. They were a lot of fun and I hope to catch them again soon.
Labels: Show Review
Upcoming Show: Durand Jones & The Indications
One of the shows we're most excited about in the entire month of April is Durand Jones & The Indications. They're a throwback to the soul and R&B music made famous in the 50's through the 70's but don't let that make you think it's stale or a rehash. Their music sounds fresh and inspired and from what I've seen of their live performances on YouTube, they put on a killer show as well.
Their new album, American Love Call, came out last month and is already towards the top of my favorite albums of 2019. The combination of Jones's soulful voice and drummer/vocalist Aaron Frazer's beautiful falsetto makes for some outstanding harmonies and songwriting. The album touches on politics, love, heartbreak and everything in-between. I liked their self-titled debut album, but American Love Call is on a whole different level of greatness.
Durand Jones & The Indications will be at Record Bar on Saturday night, April 6th. There is no excuse for you to miss this show. Check out the video for the track 'Don't You Know' below and I'll see you at Record bar on Saturday.
Labels: Albums, Durand Jones & The Indications, Must-See Show, Upcoming Shows
Listen to Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers has officially taken over my musical life. My family is sick of me spinning her records and playing her videos. With the release of her fabulous solo record, Stranger In The Alps, in late 2017 she appeared on my radar and hasn't left since. The album is worth revisiting on it's own merits alone, but Bridgers has continued to make really fantastic music with a couple of other projects as well that are worthy of mentioning. Before we move on here is one of the standout tracks from 2017's Stranger In The Alps, 'Motion Sickness':
I don't want to write this without mentioning the elephant in the room. 'Motion Sickness' was admittedly written about Ryan Adams long before the damning NYT story came out recently documenting his abuses. However the song bears new weight after reading how Adams treated Bridgers specifically. I've been a long time Ryan Adams fan, but hopefully others like me will turn their attention to the music of someone much more worthy of it in Bridgers.
The moment Bridgers went from a notable new artist to an obsession for me was the release of the "supergroup" boygenius EP that came out in 2018. I'd already been a big fan of Julien Baker and knew a bit about Lucy Dacus but I had no idea how much I'd love the songs the three of them made together. The whole EP is just flawless...here is my favorite track 'Salt In The Wound':
Bridgers continued this year with the release of Better Oblivion Community Center's debut self-titled album with Conor Oberst. The album is another really solid effort and really shows that Bridger is as prolific as she is talented.
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Labels: Albums, New Music, Videos
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The Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization will offer two courses in the B.Sc. Module "Technology and Innovation" during the Summer Term 2017. Those are "Technology and Strategy" (T&I II) and "Management and Economics of Network Industries" (T&I I).
Both courses will be offered as blocks during the semester, with "Technology and Strategy" being offered in the first half, and "Management and Economics of Network Industries" in the second half. Thereby, the lectures and tutorials of both courses will be largely held on the same dates and in the same rooms.
For questions on the organizations of the courses, please contact Johannes Loh (j.loh@lmu.de).


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A few weeks back I was in Edmonton for my daughter's volleyball tournament. The volleyball team had selected the Best Western Cedar Park Inn as the team hotel for the tournament. As a parent I didn't have to stay there but the team did get special rates and parents were responsible for getting their kids to and from the volleyball venue so it only made sense to stay in the same hotel as the team.
The hotel itself is going through a major renovation as the hotel is moving up to the Best Western Plus level however some rooms have still not been renovated and those were the ones we received. The rooms did have updated beds and furnishings but still felt like something out of the 70s!
Don't you just love the brick walls and the open stainless steel medicine cabinet! Even though it felt old and not like most of the hotels that the Rewards Canada family stays at I figured that most of the time I'll be at the volleyball tournament and really only sleep in the room. Isn't that what a lot of people say? As long as it has a bed and you can sleep it doesn't matter right? I used to say that long ago but have found that even if you are not spending much time in a room, the nicer, cozier and more appealing it is the better it makes that stay no matter how short the time is in the room.
As Best Western Rewards Diamond member I received two water bottles and two biscotti snacks at check-in. Didn't try the biscotti as they were some odd combination of flavours and even the front desk agent warned against trying them!
The bed was OK but possibly the worst feature of the room is that there seemed to be absolutely no sound proofing from the outside, super loud trucks and cars that would roar off the line when lights turned green kept me awake for a good part of the first night! Not sure if the renovations are addressing this but if you are planning a stay at this hotel try to ask for a room away from the streets (somewhat hard since there are major roads on three sides of the hotel) My daughter said her room while not against the highway was still loud with the highway noise and also had a constant dripping noise from somewhere not in their room!
While awake, I can say the Wi Fi was good but that was because the hotel is Shaw Open Wi-Fi in addition to their own Wi-Fi. I didn't try BW's own Wi-Fi as the Shaw Open was excellent.
The bathroom and doors for the room really showed their age with patches from where holes must have been fixed, the tub was yellowing etc. Like I said, I was in a non-renovated room so I can't speak to what the hotel will look like when its done but if you are staying here soon I would push for one of the new rooms.
We received complimentary buffet breakfast that wasn't anything to write home about. Cold bacon at 6:30am, when breakfast starts at 6:30am doesn't make sense. The kids on the volleyball team did enjoy making their own waffles however! When I just looked at the website for the hotel they discontinued the free breakfast as of March 1st.
A lot of the parents along with us also had issues with the hotel charging us for our stay even though we paid for it through the team. The hotel was only supposed to run a pre-authorization of $100 on our cards but ended up charging the full amount of the stay. Our charge was refunded quite quickly but I know some parents still haven't received the full refund three weeks later.
Overall, I cannot recommend this hotel. To me it would seem there are much better options around. Even with renovated rooms, the noise level in the hotel is high and doesn't make for a comfortable stay.
We have stayed at other Best Western's before that are immaculate and provide a great experience so this stay was somewhat disheartening. However this is a BW issue they see around the globe. As all hotels are independently owned and operated there is a lot of variance in the level of comfort, service and attention in each location. One hotel is amazing and the next is sub-par. I know BW is trying to address this with their basic, Plus and Premier level of hotels so hopefully places that are being reno'd like the BW Cedar Park Inn can make their guests experience's more enjoyable.
Suffice to say the team has chosen a newer and higher up Best Western for the next Edmonton tournament in April! I'll be sure to post a review of that stay as well!


That's it for introducing the more in-your-face squirrels. From now on it'll be general pictures of any squirrel I happen to acquire a cute photo of. Problem is, I have so many photos it's hard to choose.
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Male pattern baldness (scientifically referred to as androgenetic alopecia) is actually the absolute most usual cause for loss of hair. It relates to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a typically taking place hormonal agent found in each males. DHT possesses a destructive affect on the hair roots. It decelerates hair development and also leads to brand new hairs to become much shorter as well as weaker than standard. The bodily hormone can also totally cease hair growth, gradually diminishing your sell of hair. There are a variety of various other main reason whies people go hairless, consisting of various other kinds of alopecia, the treatment of terminal diseases and diet, simply among others. Surgical loss of hair treatments like Bosley are most frequently utilized to regrow loss of hair caused by male pattern hair loss.
– Loss of hair is actually acquired coming from your mom's papa– Not correct. Baldness is received, but coming from each your mama's as well as daddy's genetics.
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– Hats or even helmets can easily lead to hair loss– Not accurate. Using one thing on your scalp possesses no impact on loss of hair. Although wigs as well as weaves that pull as well as sieve your hair may induce grip alopecia.
– Combing or even rubbing the scalp minimizes hair loss– There isn't sufficient documentation to conclude that combing or even rubbing the scalp protects against or lowers hair loss.
– Excessive sunshine results in hair loss– Certainly not real. Though too much sun exposure is ruining to your hair, there isn't proof in conclusion that it results in permanent hair loss.
As previously stated, there are actually various hair loss procedures, which have actually been actually confirmed to cease loss of hair, as well as in some cases even regrow dropped hair. Of the non-surgical hair procedures, Propecia and Minoxidil appear to be efficient along with a substantial lot of people. New, different approaches of laser procedures have additionally been actually developed. To begin with, there was actually the LaserComb, which employs low-level laser device lighting modern technology to persuade hair roots to reproduce. The handheld unit requires folks to devote twenty moments a day operating the comb through their hair. Lately, the technology has actually been actually additionally established, evolving right into a much more successful, less extensive procedure. In the new laser device therapy, a laser device lightweight helmet is actually utilized to intend high attentions of laser light at influenced regions of the scalp.
If you, nevertheless, have actually already experienced significant male pattern hair loss and also are seeking to typically and entirely cover your bald spot, then hair reconstruction surgical operation may be your best option.
Over the past century, hair restoration has actually turned into one of the absolute most well-liked cosmetic surgeries among men and women as well. There is actually a plethora of hair reconstruction doctors in the United States, most of which give their people along with stellar end results.
Hair restoration surgery involves transplanting hair follicles coming from the donor places of the head– normally the back as well as sides– to the hairless or even thinning areas. These are called grafts. Each graft can easily have between 1 to 4 hairs. Because the benefactor hairs are from locations of the head that are actually not prone to balding, they are taken into consideration permanent when transplanted to hair loss areas, like the scalp. The outcome is often an irreversible, organic looking head of hair.
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TIP! Fall edibles are a wonderful addition to your garden. Clay pots are boring, so replace those ordinary lettuce and kale pots with pumpkins.
Horticulture is more than decorating your yard. It is much more than just a creative hobby or pastime. Becoming involved in horticulture is a great way to find peace in your life, and gain an appreciation for the world around you. You will improve your skills and feel closely connected to your garden.
The quick and drastic change in the weather conditions can shock your plants and cause them to die. It's important that you gradually change temperate conditions over time, so that your plants can adjust. Put them out in the sun for approximately one to two hours on the very first day. Throughout the week, you should increase a little at a time how long you have them outside. By the week's end, your plants should then be ready for the big move!
TIP! Mix the grounds of coffee in soil that has a lot of alkaline. The coffee grounds are an inexpensive way to give some acid back to the dirt.
Fight pests before you even plant, by getting your soil in shape. Healthy plants can better ward off pests and diseases. If you want to get the best plants, begin with a soil that has hardly any chemicals, and that will bring salts.
TIP! One very good way to deal with weeds is to boil them away. A pot of boiling hot water can be one of the most safe weed destroyers.
Stinkbugs can be a nuisance in the garden. These bugs are known to be proliferate in the cooler fall months. These destructive pests enjoy many kinds of fruit, as well as beans, peppers and tomatoes. Decrease their presence as much as possible to avoid them wreaking havoc in your garden.
TIP! Place organic mulch as close to your vegetables as you can. Mulch keeps soil moist for longer periods of time.
TIP! An English garden mixes plants of various kinds and sizes close together, which helps to give it a more multi-dimensional feel. Plants that are all at the same height makes a garden bed look flat and uninteresting.
As you cut your grass, do not trim it too low to the ground. Higher grass sends roots further down, increasing lawn strength and viability. Short grass is more prone to getting dried out and turning brown.
TIP! If you want to get children in on the fun, plant a few strawberries, everbearing if possible. Children enjoy picking fresh fruit, especially if they can eat it right away.
Deciduous shrubs and young trees need to be protected. If you have some tender shrubs that are in planters, you need to protect them from cold weather. Pull the canes together at the top and securely tie them. Next, using a sheet or perhaps even a blanket, cover the structure. This will work better than wrapping your plant with plastic, because air can still circulate, which will help to prevent rotting.
TIP! Avoid getting an infection by not allowing dirt and other chemicals to get into open wounds. Cuts that are infiltrated by soil or other substances have the potential to breed serious infections.
Do you love fresh mint leaves but hate how they quickly grow to take over your garden? Keep the growth under control by growing them in a large horticulture pot instead. You can simply put the container below the soil level. Once you do, the container will constrain the roots, preventing them from overshadowing all of your other plants.
TIP! When mulching your flower beds, aim for anywhere between two or three inches of mulch. Mulch will minimize weed growth and maximize nutrients and moisture.
TIP! Tuck away some plastic grocery bags and use them to slip over your muddy boots. You will be able to go in and out without having to keep taking your shoes on and off.
Create a focal point in your garden with a unique plant. Your focal point will be the main center of attention for anyone who sees your garden. It can be anything, but oftentimes a plant that stands out from its neighbors will do the trick.
TIP! Regulate the amount and timing of watering, to the specific climate and its seasonal variations. The watering depth and temperature depends mainly on the time you water them and the soil they are planted in.
Gather the information that you have learned here and create a wonderful garden that springs back to life. It is a decision you will not regret, especially when you see all your plants alive and blooming. Garden can completely change your life if you allow it to, so start today.
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Rice Grassy Stunt Virus: A Planthopper-Borne Circular Filament. Hiroyuki Hibino, Plant virologist, International Rice Research Institute, P.O. Box 933, Manila, Philippines; Tomio Usugi(2), Toshihiro Omura(3), Tsuneo Tsuchizaki(4), Kenichiro Shohara(5), and Mabito Iwasaki(6). (2)(3)(4)Plant pathologists, National Agriculture Research Center, Tsukuba Science City, Yatabe, Ibaraki 305, Japan; (5)Plant pathologist, Laboratory of Plant Virus, Institute of Japan Plant Protection Association, Kessoku, Ushiku, Ibaraki 300-12; (6)Plant pathologist, Kyushu National Agricultural Experimental Station, Chikugo, Fukuoka 933. Phytopathology 75:894-899. Accepted for publication 1 February 1985. Copyright 1985 The American Phytopathological Society. DOI: 10.1094/Phyto-75-894.
Two viruslike particles, threadlike filaments 6- 8 nm in diameter and small isometric particles 18- 20 nm in diameter, were observed in extracts of rice plants affected by rice grassy stunt disease. The filaments were abundant and the isometric particles were scarce. The filaments were purified and antiserum to the filaments was obtained. The antiserum specifically reacted with extracts of infected plants and the vector Nilaparvata lugens that had fed on rice grassy stunt-affected plants. The purified filaments were often circular and the circular filaments were 950- 1,350 nm in length. The filament was nucleoprotein containing RNA and a single protein species with a molecular mass of 31,000 daltons. Purified filaments were not infective. Serologically, the filament was distantly related to rice stripe virus but not to maize stripe and rice hoja blanca viruses. Purified rice stripe virus has a circular filament 11- 13 nm in diameter, with a helical configuration and with varied length. The loosened helix appeared to be constructed of a filament 6- 8 nm in diameter. The serological relationship and morphological similarity between the filaments and rice stripe virus indicate that the filament is the causal virus of grassy stunt. The name rice grassy stunt virus (RGSV) is proposed for the filament.
Additional keywords: brown planthopper.


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HomeMoore College ArticlesDr Colin Bale becomes Emeritus!
Dr Colin Bale becomes Emeritus!
June 4, 2021 by Ben George
At the end of this semester, Dr Colin Bale will retire from the Moore College faculty. Dr Bale was appointed to the faculty in 1999 and has served as head of the Church History department, Academic Dean, and Vice Principal. During some of that time he worked on his PhD at Sydney University in the area of Australian history, and more particularly the lessons to be learned from the gravestone inscriptions of those who fell in the First World War.
Dr Bale has made a remarkable contribution to the life and health of Moore College. In recognition of this, the Governing Board of the College has unanimously agreed to appoint him as an Emeritus Faculty member upon his retirement. With this appointment, he will join the likes of Dr Paul Barnett, Dr Peter Jensen, Dr Peter O'Brien, Dr David Peterson, and Dr Barry Webb. His continued connection with the College is eagerly anticipated by students and faculty alike.
Principal Dr Mark Thompson remarked,
"Colin has been a supportive colleague, a wonderful friend, a brilliant Vice Principal, but through it all a magnificent example of grace, humility and the steady confidence of one who knows and walks closely with the Lord Jesus. I have always valued his advice and will miss greatly his daily presence among us. I am thrilled he will continued to be connected to the College as an Emeritus Faculty member."
At his official farewell with students at chapel today, so many people had so much to say about the impact that Dr Bale has had on their lives, and his impact on the College community more generally.
Jane Tooher, who was a student with Dr Bale and has worked alongside him as a colleague for 12 years on faculty, commented: "When I asked 2 men from our college year their thoughts about Colin and anything they thought I should include in this speech, this is what one said: 'The three words that come to me are steady, warm and wise.'"
She made mention of Dr Bale's love, respect and fondness for his wife Gillian (pictured below), his love for his children and delighting in spending time with them, humility, excellent sense of humour, his gentleness and grace in dealing with others, and so much more.
Jesse Morrison, senior student at College, asked students for a word to describe Dr Bale. They came up with "Father figure, grandfather, story-time, moustache, cheeky and sassy." Jesse himself also remarked that "[Dr Bale] is unmistakably on fire for the gospel."
College alumnus and friend of Dr Bale, Caitlin Orr, also had nothing but positive things to say about him. She remarked, "[Dr Bale is] not only a teacher, but a pastor at heart… [he] cares deeply for the people God has placed under [him]."
Dr Bale commented that "he [has] had a hoot being at College." He also echoed the sentiments he heard at the 30-year alumni reunion, saying that it was a great joy to be part of College, where he too learned to think theologically in every situation, and make everything all about Jesus.
Please join us in thanking God for, and praying for Dr Bale.
Filed Under: Moore College Articles, Moore College Community Tagged With: Colin Bale, emeritus faculty, Faculty, retirement
Resources by Dr BaleWatch the farewell video


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Fundamentally, Evernote is a note-taking app. That is, it's for writing stuff down quickly and ensuring this tedious process is as enjoyable as possible. I feel the note taking experience is what set Evernote apart in the beginning, but over time, it has now been pushed to the back and forgotten.
To be frank, the experience of writing notes in Evernote is generations behind other note-taking apps. Bear and Ulysses are two great examples of an experience of note taking that is enjoyable and intuitive. A big reason for this is that they allow for preset text styling using H1, H2, H3, etc.
Having this alone will drastically make the experience better on Evernote. I'm sick of highlighting text, navigating to colours and font size, etc. to change headings. Then having to go through that all again for the next heading.
Feature Request: I would seriously love font styling on the Evernote app.
I'd agree with this, but then you go into a request for word processing functions.
Personally, I would welcome adding features such as styles, markdown support and collapsible sections. I see no inconsistency at all. I don't think anyone is asking for an MS Word replacement and I'm sure many do use EN to write more than the occasional scrap of information. Why arbitrarily hold EN back? They should strive to provide a better editor experience. I've up voted.
Fundamentally, Evernote is a note-taking app.
Why arbitrarily hold EN back?
I did not intend to indicate "holding EN back"
My comment on consistency was in the OP starting the request with "Fundamentally, Evernote is a note-taking app...writing stuff down quickly"
It seems like your definiton of note-taking is more suitable for "scribbling".
Note-taking is about condensing information for easy access/understanding/recall. A big part of making it easy to access/understand/recall is the structure of a note. Structure includes outlining, headers etc. Evernote seems to think so as well, since they have emphazised Evernote as your second brain, and not as a collection of Post-its.
It is obvious that Evernote isn't prioritizing such features, and that is of course Evernote's business choice. I'm sure Evernote has its good reasons for why they chose to prioritize the way they do. But there is no reason to try and rationalize that choice by saying that adding headers is not a part of note-taking.
Not sure it's 'obvious' what Evernote is doing - they had a lot of criticism over a long period for 'choosing' to ignore complaints about bullets, indents and general paragraph basics. Turned out they couldn't realistically improve such features on an OS-by-OS basis - impractical amounts of overlapping development work were required.
What they did, over a couple of years, was to develop the 'common editor' and integrate that into all their apps. A huge amount of work - but all 'under the hood' to allow them to make more cosmetic changes more quickly in the future. Since the team don't generally share updates and progress reports it wasn't apparent that anything was actually happening.
Some fixes just take an extra character or an extra line in the code, so are 'easy' to apply - subject to finding the right place to make changes, testing out what else happens after the change is made (i.e. your 'fix' isn't making a bad situation worse), and then including the change in the next release.
Others - like the text style example - mean physically replacing big chunks of the existing app with something completely new. The company may have spent thousands of hours getting to the current setup, and have -so far- fixed all the bugs that have come to light over a period of years. Rewriting that sort of code from scratch is not something you'd do lightly or quickly.
Well Evernote did and still do implement features on a platform-by-platform basis. And since that is impractical, I would say that it is pretty obvious from your text that they moving in the direction of prioritizing homogeneity, development effectiveness and stability, instead of just trying to rush new features to the platforms. And like I said, Evernote probably have good reasons for the priorities. And most people would probably agree that this type of long term strategy is the way to go. Hopefully we will see faster implementations of new features in the future as a result of this strategy.
For a note-taking app, the editor is the probably the weakest part of Evernote and has been for a long time, across all platforms. Hell, even the editor on these forums is better than the one in the app.
Yes, they have been working on the "common editor" for years but we are yet to see the fruits of their labour. By the time they actually release it, their editor will be lagging behind most modern editors again and we will be in the same situation that we are currently in.
To be frank, we as customers shouldn't have to care with how complex it is to develop a better editor for Evernote. It's Evernote's job to improve it — they get paid to do it and it should be done in a reasonable time frame. But it's clear from the length of time they're taking to actually implement it, a better editor is not at all a priority for them, even though this is one of the most frequently brought up topics on these forums.
We shouldn't have to "vote" on the forum to get a better editor. It's the core of the app and they should be actively and frequently be improving on it. It's unacceptable that they've been taking years to develop it and it still hasn't been released.
I'm sick of highlighting text, navigating to colours and font size, etc. to change headings. Then having to go through that all again for the next heading.
For a note taking app, I would think that outline mode/collapsible text is far more important than further work on font styling, all of which is already available albeit not in the manner the OP would like.
If it's adequate for your use-case, that's fine — for you.
For me, and judging by the forums, for a lot of other people, it is not adequate. I don't want to have to use another app to compose or edit a "serious", well constructed note and then have to copy and paste it back into Evernote. This should be possible in Evernote itself — it is a note-taking app after all.
I don't want to have to use another app to compose or edit a "serious", well constructed note and then have to copy and paste it back into Evernote.
I don't "copy and paste it back into Evernote"
Like I said, that is your use-case and I'm glad it works for you.
I use it for taking notes. That is what this thread is discussing — requesting that Evernote improve their editor so that we don't have to use other apps to create and edit well constructed and formatted notes.
This one is pretty high on my list as well. There are several different feature requests out there for this. I've up voted every one I could find.
+1 on this. And I realise this has been proposed ad nauseum, but a distraction free write mode would be spectacularly useful. I used to use the web app on full screen for this purpose, but the new update (while very pretty) messed up the margins. Am I alone in not wanting to write on the whole screen, and needing my text centered?
The best solution, and one very workable for me, is to use Magnet which allows me to create 2 or more non-collapsing windows. I then use one window for Evernote and its superior note-taking and capturing facility and use the second window for my writing app, either MS Word or Scrivener. YMMV, but it works for me.
The best solution, and one very workable for me, is to use Magnet ... I then use one window for Evernote and its superior note-taking and capturing facility and use the second window for my writing app, either MS Word or Scrivener.
Why is Magnet the best solution for the "Better Note Taking" request?
I'm cool with using a dedicated writing app for notes requiring extended features.


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Tadhana: Another GMA Public Affairs' Intervention to Entertainment
May 19, 2017 ralphierceGMA, GMA Entertainment, GMA Network, GMA new programs, GMA new shows, GMA News, GMA News and Public Affairs, GMA Public Affairs, GMA upcoming programs, GMA upcoming shows, Ika-6 na Utos, Ika-6 na Utos extended to Saturday, Ika-6 na Utos GMA, Ika-6 na Utos Saturday episodes, Ika-6 na Utos Saturdays, Ipaglaban Mo, Ipaglaban Mo ABS-CBN, Karelasyon, Karelasyon GMA, Kris Bernal, Lilybeth Rasonable, Marian Rivera, Ms. Cherie Gil, OFW, Overseas Filipino Worker, Saudi Arabia, SOCO, SOCO ABS-CBN, SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives, SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives ABS-CBN, Tadhana, Tadhana debut, Tadhana debut episode, Tadhana first episode, Tadhana GMA, Tadhana maiden episode, Tadhana opening episode, Tadhana pilot, Tadhana pilot episode, Tadhana premiere, Tadhana premiere episode 2 Comments
Another drama anthology will hit GMA screens this Saturday afternoon.
This time, the focus of this up-and-coming series will be on the lives of OFWs whose trials and tribulations abroad are well-documented. Their struggles to fit in another country and bring a better life to both country and family will be told every week on 'Tadhana', presented by Marian Rivera.
As is customary to all drama anthologies, celebrity guests will portray a particular subject(s) week after week. For the premiere of 'Tadhana', Kris Bernal will portray Elvie, a former Saudi Arabia-based OFW who was constantly abused by her employer, played by Ms. Cherie Gil.
Unsurprisingly, GMA Public Affairs will be responsible for the production of 'Tadhana'. Considering their recent dabbing into non-news programming, this bit of news should once again add insult to injury to Lilybeth Rasonable and GMA's Entertainment group.
So what challenge awaits 'Tadhana'? For starters, this drama should pose another obstacle to 'Ipaglaban Mo' and 'SOCO' when it comes to performance.
Not only that, GMA also hopes to see a carry-over in ratings from 'Ika-6 na Utos' to 'Tadhana'. With the former enjoying impressive ratings since its extension to Saturdays, the network now banks on the latter to maintain the momentum, something that 'Karelasyon' was not able to do.
However, expect a lot of alienation from more traditional viewers who view 'Tadhana' as another cowardly attempt by GMA Entertainment to get bailed out by the news division. It's a shame, since Rasonable and company have done nothing right to salvage whatever pride they have left.
If this is indeed a production of GMA Public Affairs, 'Tadhana' should have been a docu-drama instead, with one of GMA News' reporters presenting the show plus reenactments from various no-name actors and interviews from the subject involved. That said, their decision to use Marian Rivera and bring to life a story by using Kapuso actors leave a bitter taste in one's mouth.
For now, the verdict is on 'Tadhana' to defy all prognosticators. Come this Saturday, this show should experience a baptism of fire.
'Tadhana' airs every Saturday after 'Ika-6 na Utos' on GMA.
Karelasyon Officially Cancelled by GMA
May 15, 2017 ralphierceABS-CBN, ABS-CBN News, ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, Bernadette Sembrano, Carla Abellana, Case Solved, Case Solved GMA, GMA, GMA Network, Ika-6 na Utos, Ika-6 na Utos extended to Saturday, Ika-6 na Utos GMA, Ika-6 na Utos Saturdays, Imbestigador, Imbestigador GMA, Ipaglaban Mo, Ipaglaban Mo ABS-CBN, Ipaglaban Mo vs. Karelasyon, Karelasyon, Karelasyon axed, Karelasyon axed by GMA, Karelasyon cancelled, Karelasyon cancelled by GMA, Karelasyon closing episode, Karelasyon final episode, Karelasyon finale, Karelasyon GMA, Karelasyon last episode, Karelasyon national ratings, Karelasyon ratings, SOCO, SOCO ABS-CBN, SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives, SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives ABS-CBN, Vicky Morales, Wish Ko Lang, Wish Ko Lang drama anthology, Wish Ko Lang drama series, Wish Ko Lang format change, Wish Ko Lang GMA, Wish Ko Lang new format, Wish Ko Lang reformat 10 Comments
The one-time archrival of 'Ipaglaban Mo' is now history.
Last Saturday marked the 108th and final episode of the GMA drama anthology series 'Karelasyon'. Hosted by (and occasionally featured) Carla Abellana, the series focused on love and relationship stories that has hostility, jealousy, temptation and infidelity written on it.
'Karelasyon' first premiered on April 11, 2015, and as such, it was GMA's own response to rival ABS-CBN's revival of 'Ipaglaban Mo'. While the series had some moments of ratings glory during its run, it was no match to the more superior and compelling stories that 'Ipaglaban Mo' presents.
On September 3, 2016, 'Karelasyon' was demoted to a later timeslot, which remained for the rest of its run. The change did little to improve ratings, as 'Karelasyon' regularly fell short to its new opponent in 'SOCO'.
So why did 'Karelasyon' fail to pan out? Looking at its format, it was clear that the show has no place in GMA's Saturday afternoon lineup due to these factors.
Similarity to Wish Ko Lang
Anyone who watches 'Wish Ko Lang' lately know that the program is no longer the wish-giving public service show that the now-ABS-CBN News personality Bernadette Sembrano once hosts. Under Vicky Morales, 'Wish Ko Lang' became just another drama anthology in GMA's scheme of things.
That said, the similarity between 'Karelasyon' and 'Wish Ko Lang' made viewers too uncomfortable. GMA would have been smart to cancel 'Wish Ko Lang', but instead they gave 'Karelasyon' the boot.
Case Solved and Imbestigador
'Case Solved' and 'Imbestigador' also added to 'Karelasyon"s issues. Both shows may have the words 'public service' and 'docu-drama' written all over it, but their occasional focus on love stories that end in tragedy may have also turned viewers off.
Entry of Ika-6 na Utos to the Saturday Lineup
When GMA decided to extend the weekday afternoon drama 'Ika-6 na Utos' to Saturdays, it turned out to be the last straw for 'Karelasyon'. The former continued its momentum that it established on weekdays, while the latter sunk even further.
Despite airing for over two years, 'Karelasyon' will forever be remembered as a show that was aired at the wrong place and at the wrong time. Its format alone may be intriguing, but from the looks of it, GMA concocted a grave mistake on their part.
Thanks for the good (and bad) memories, 'Karelasyon'. This show is worth forgetting for.
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Early Live Edition of Bandila Part of DZMM TeleRadyo's New Slate of Programs
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Two editions of 'Bandila' begins tonight.
ABS-CBN announced that 'Bandila' will now be seen and heard on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 and DZMM TeleRadyo at 10:00 p.m. starting later tonight. The newscast will continue to air live on Channel 2 after 'Tonight with Boy Abunda', marking an unprecedented milestone in which one Filipino late-night newscast has two live editions spread across two channels.
Both editions of 'Bandila' will be anchored by Julius Babao, Karen Davila and Ces Oreña-Drilon. The newscast is now ABS-CBN's longest-running Filipino-language late-night newscast, having first aired in 2006.
In addition to 'Bandila', DZMM TeleRadyo will air five different programs at the 2:00 p.m. slot on weekdays. They are:
Rated K (Mondays)
Matanglawin (Tuesdays)
Ipaglaban Mo (Wednesdays)
SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives (Thursdays)
Mukha (Fridays)
Both 'Rated K' and 'Mukha' are also seen on ABS-CBN Channel 2 and the ABS-CBN News Channel, joining 'Sports U' and 'My Puhunan' as the only shows to air across three Kapamilya channels. 'Matanglawin', 'Ipaglaban Mo' and 'SOCO' also air on Channel 2 during weekends, with the latter having its own radio program on Saturday nights.
These programs will only be seen on DZMM TeleRadyo (radio listeners will still hear 'Dr. Love: Always and Forever' on the said timeslot). DZMM TeleRadyo will likewise continue to air TV-exclusive current affairs programs at 9:30 p.m. on weeknights (radio listeners will still hear 'Usapang de Campanilla' on that timeslot).
According to ABS-CBN, the addition of these programs are part of DZMM's ongoing efforts to strengthen its programming as strives to deliver the best and most relevant news content for Filipinos all over the nation round-the-clock. Not only that, DZMM's increased presence in radio, cable TV and digital TV (via ABS-CBN TVPlus) made it possible to add new shows exclusive to the channel.
The addition of 'Bandila' and five other ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs programs is just the continuation of DZMM TeleRadyo's ongoing evolution. After ten years, this channel is no longer a mere simulcast of an AM radio station, but rather a more hybrid and complete news channel in more ways than one.
People vs. the Stars Tries to Give Family Feud a Run for Its Money
January 11, 2017 ralphierceABS-CBN, Celebrity Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud Philippines, Drew Arellano, Family Feud, Family Feud 2016, Family Feud 2016 Philippines, Family Feud ABS-CBN, Family Feud Philippines, GMA, GMA Network, GMA new programs, GMA new shows, GMA upcoming programs, GMA upcoming shows, Imbestigador, Imbestigador GMA, Iya Villania, People vs. the Stars, People vs. the Stars debut episode, People vs. the Stars first episode, People vs. the Stars GMA, People vs. the Stars maiden episode, People vs. the Stars opening episode, People vs. the Stars pilot episode, People vs. the Stars premiere, People vs. the Stars premiere episode, People vs. the Stars vs. Family Feud, SOCO, SOCO ABS-CBN, SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives, SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives ABS-CBN, Wish Ko Lang, Wish Ko Lang GMA 3 Comments
The itch to topple ABS-CBN's 'Family Feud' led GMA to unveil a game show of their own.
After months of witnessing 'Family Feud"s rise into a popular yet controversial celebrity-exclusive game show, GMA decided to give ABS-CBN a harsh lesson in viewer and audience participation. This led to the network's newest game show called 'People vs. the Stars', which premieres this Sunday.
Hosted by the husband-and-wife tandem of Drew Arellano and Iya Villania, 'People vs. the Stars' features a unique strategy. Celebrities have a chance to win P 200,000 by answering eight mind-boggling questions with an allotted value, and if they answer incorrectly, viewers have a chance to steal the prize by answering a 'People of the Week' question through text.
With that, 'People vs. the Stars' encourages viewer participation through each episode, something that its soon-to-be rival 'Family Feud' has not been able to do. Kudos to GMA for being more generous to its viewers.
However, if there is one thing that holds 'People vs. the Stars' back, it is its schedule. While 'Family Feud' airs every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, 'People vs. the Stars' was only given a Sunday afternoon slot as GMA continues to air 'Imbestigador' opposite 'Family Feud' on Saturdays.
The unusual weekend afternoon schedule will not help 'People vs. the Stars' at all. That said, if GMA were smart enough to compete with 'Family Feud', they would have been better off if they move 'Imbestigador' to an earlier timeslot (against 'SOCO', of all shows) and cancel the more dramatized and irrelevant 'Wish Ko Lang', in order to give way to 'People vs. the Stars'.
Regardless of this situation, viewers who were fed up by 'Family Feud"s celebrities-only approach should look at 'People vs. the Stars' and see why this game show is worth watching. After all, everyone is welcome to earn the big bucks just by watching and participating on this game show.
'People vs. the Stars' airs every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. on GMA.


While you might be drawn to the extreme performance of the X6 M or the beefy V-8 in the X6 xDrive50i, if this is going to be a commuter car, you might be better served with the (still quite fun) six-cylinder xDrive35i.
The 2013 BMW X6 finally has some serious competition in the coupe/SUV segment, but remains one of the most impressive sport crossovers around.
Bizarre, unique, stylish, silly--whatever you think of the 2013 BMW X6, chances are you've noticed it on the street. It's that sort of head-turning design, a mashup of form factors, and BMW's underlying excellent X5-based platform that makes the 2013 X6 so magnetic.
As a cross between a luxury sport coupe and a crossover, the X6 doesn't have many direct competitors. In terms of handling and performance--particularly the X6 M model--there are only two or three real alternatives to the 2013 X6. But does that mean it's worth buying?
Perhaps. The standard X6, the xDrive35i, gets a 3.0-liter turbocharged in-line six-cylinder under the hood, rated at 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. That's plenty of power, but not really enough to seem truly quick for a vehicle of this size. The X6 xDrive50i, however, gets a 400-horsepower, 400 pound-foot 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine that motivates the X6 with more than mere adequacy. Step up to the X6 M's 555-horsepower output from a similar twin-turbo V-8 engine, and you have all you could ask for and then some.
Handling is carlike, with good steering feel and surprisingly little body roll, though again, the X6 M is the standout here. With massive tires, a stiffer suspension, and upgraded electronic controls, the X6 M does things no utility or crossover should--and does them with apparent ease.
Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS have crash-tested the 2013 BMW X6, though the structurally similar X5 scores top marks of "good" according to the IIHS. Safety features include driver and passenger dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, head protection system (HPS), adaptive brake lights, active head restraints in the front seats, battery disconnect in the event of an accident, anti-theft alarm, and BMW Assist with Bluetooth.
The 2013 BMW X6 is still a head-turner, though it's not as much of an oddball as it once was.
The 2013 BMW X6 carries forward an usual mix of stylistic and design elements. New details this year include a slightly wider kidney grille, repositioned fog lights, optional full-LED headlights ($1,900), and redesigned tail lights with two LED bars.
Above the beltline, the 2013 X6 is graceful, even athletic, with coupe- and fastback-like properties in its curves.
Below the beltline, it's the opposite; tall, somewhat off-road-flavored SUV cues dominate. For some, the combination is too visually incongruous, or simply too weird. For others, it's an acquired taste that improves with time and familiarity. Still others love the X6 on sight.
Dress the X6 up in X6 M guise, and it's even more striking, and perhaps even more controversial--what's a crossover doing looking like a supercar?
The 2013 BMW X6's car-like ride and handling belie its weight, fair off-road capability, and thirst for gasoline.
Three core versions of the 2013 BMW X6 offer a powertrain combination to suit most tastes--even if the exterior doesn't.
Starting at the least-powerful, the X6 xDrive35i uses a turbocharged in-line six-cylinder engine to pump out 300 horsepower and 19 mpg average. All-wheel drive is standard in all X6s, and all non-M X6s get an eight-speed automatic transmission. New for 2013 is the M Performance Package, which adds 15 horsepower and 30 pound-feet of torque to the X6 xDrive35i, or 40 horsepower and 30 pound-feet of torque for the X6 xDrive50i. The Sport package will no longer be available.
Moving up to the V-8 range, the x6 xDrive50i generates 400 horsepower from a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8. Despite the larger power output, the xDrive50i still manages to turn in a combined gas mileage rating of 16 mpg--just 3 mpg worse than the xDrive35i.
The wildly quick X6 M's engine is the same size as the xDrive50i, but extracts a massive 555 horsepower from a more highly-tuned, upgraded engine. Due to the huge power output, the X6 M uses a more robust six-speed automatic transmission--and gets just 14 mpg combined.
Acceleration is brisk, steering feel is a bit weighty but natural, and ride quality doesn't suffer in the name of sport--except in the X6 M. The X6 M is more capable on track than you'd believe possible in a crossover or utility. Enabling M Dynamic Mode keeps a safety net in place while still allowing plenty of room of good, fast driving. The X6 M uses a more robust six-speed automatic transmission.
The X6 is more capable off-road than you might expect (except for the low-profile-wearing X6 M), but it's still not suitable for expedition use--or anything that might require a low-range transfer case.
While it's not as useful or spacious as a full-size SUV, the 2013 BMW X6 is an interesting blend of car- and SUV-like features.
The X6's interior, like it's exterior, is of two natures: the front seats are spacious and comfortable, while the rear seats are short on headroom and lack some of the features you'll find in the second row of more traditional SUVs.
While cargo area is good compared to a mid-sized sedan, the sloped roof impinges on the space available for larger items. Taken against a lower-roofed, lower-riding hatchback or wagon, however, the X6 is right on target, with about 59.6 cubic feet of cargo space once the second-row seats are folded down.
The 2013 BMW X6's long safety equipment list and the brand's proven engineering record should inspire confidence, despite the lack of official crash tests.
As is common with expensive, smaller-volume luxury vehicles, neither the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) nor the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) have crash-tested the 2013 BMW X6.
The IIHS has, however, crash-tested the 2012 model of the X5, with which the X6 shares much of its core structure. The 2012 BMW X5 earned top marks of "good" in all tests. The X6's structure is somewhat different, however, so a direct correlation can't necessarily be inferred.
Ample standard features and even more upgrade options give the 2013 BMW X6 buyer plenty of room to configure the vehicle they want.
BMW is constantly moving forward with equipment and features, and the 2013 X6 is no different, offering a strong base specification that's upgradeable with many of the latest innovations. New standalone options for the 2013 model year include full LED headlights, rear-view camera with Top View function, and the Nappa leather upholster option no longer includes the Nappa leather dashboard.
As you'd expect from a BMW, the 2013 X6 offers almost all of the technology, equipment, and entertainment features you'll find on the market today. In addition to the optional upgrades, the X6 offers a strong set of standard features across all models, including: automatic climate control; push-button ignition; front and rear parking sensors; a 10-seaker audio system; 10-way adjustable power seats; dynamic cruise control; and more.
Among the available add-on features, you'll find such convenience and high-tech items as: four-zone automatic climate control; real-time traffic; iDrive-based infotainment and navigation with BMW Apps support; Bluetooth connectivity; iPod and USB connections; a premium hi-fi audio system; six-disc DVD/CD changer; and more. Ticking every available box can yield a vehicle that's a veritable tour de force of gadgetry, but also one bearing a hefty price tag.
The iDrive system, which contains and control all of the X6's higher functions (infotainment, navigation, audio, etc.), has grown significantly simpler and more intuitive in recent years, though it can still present a learning curve for new owners.
It's not green in an absolute sense, but the 2013 BMW X6 is above average in its class.
Not green in any broader sense, the 2013 BMW X6 is nonetheless fairly efficient, relative to the boxier, heavier, and, in many cases, older designs currently in the market.
The EPA rates the 2013 BMW X6 xDrive35i at 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway for a combined rating of 19 mpg. The V-8 xDrive50i scores slightly worse, at 14/20 mpg city/highway and 16 mpg combined.
The X6 M's 555-horsepower output relegates it to just 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway for 14 mpg combined.


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Q: Help needed in this question. I have tried by equating the potential difference across each network. But, the answer I am getting is too complex enter image description here

Please help

A: You have a schematic editor available to you (if you are running on a desktop PC, anyway.) You should grow into using it, as I must now do:

simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
Note that since \$V_{_\text{O}}\$ is referenced to my given ground, I don't need to specify two nodes or two terminals for it. The reference is assumed, now. Similarly, the schematic is a little bit simplified.
The KCL is just (out-flowing currents in green, in-flowing currents in red, above):
$$\overbrace{\frac{V_{_\text{O}}}{Z_{_\text{L}}}+\frac{V_{_\text{O}}}{R_2}+\frac{V_{_\text{O}}}{R_1+Z_{_\text{C}}}}^{\text{out-flowing}}=\overbrace{\frac{V}{Z_{_\text{L}}}}^{\text{in-flowing}}$$
Which solves out as:
$$\frac{V_{_\text{O}}}{V}=\frac{R_2\left(R_1\,C\,s + 1\right)}{\left(R_1+R_2\right)L\,C\,s^2 + \left(R_1\,R_2\,C + L\right)s + R_2}$$
If you replace \$s=j\,\omega\$ (assuming \$\sigma=0\$) then you should easily reach the solution expression provided to you.
Note: Get and use sympy. It's free to use and very nice. Here's how I approached the problem:
var('r1 r2 vx vs c l s')
zc = 1/s/c
zl = s*l
simplify( solve( Eq( vx/zl + vx/r2 + vx/(r1+zc), vs/zl), vx )[0] / vs )

r2*(c*r1*s + 1)/(c*l*r1*s**2 + c*l*r2*s**2 + c*r1*r2*s + l*s + r2)

That's all there is to it. Simple. No mistakes. (Computers are really good at keeping track of things without making human mistakes.)

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If we cannot be winners (or heroes) then we see ourselves as losers... Furthermore, we are taught, consistently, from early childhood, that just as we succeed as individuals, when we fail we do so because of personal flaws, not flaws in the system.
On average, Americans work nine weeks longer per year than Europeans.Our vacations average two weeks, compared to five to six weeks in Europe. Forty-three percent of us did not take a single week off in 2007, and only fourteen percent will take a vacation of two weeks or more this year. We spend forty percent less time with our children than we did in 1965. The American Dream emphasizes independence; yet only one working American in thirteen is self-employed, compared to one in eight in Western Europe. We relax only when we have acquired the symbols of redemption. Even then, we keep working.
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