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The great individual moments of the past year in Milwaukee-area prep sports
With the Journal Sentinel Sports Awards right around the corner, take a look back at the defining moments in area prep sports over the past year.
The great individual moments of the past year in Milwaukee-area prep sports With the Journal Sentinel Sports Awards right around the corner, take a look back at the defining moments in area prep sports over the past year. Check out this story on jsonline.com: https://jsonl.in/2rpepJG
JR Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 10:02 a.m. CT May 7, 2018 | Updated 1:15 p.m. CT May 8, 2018
West Bend West players hoist the trophy and celebrate a state championship(Photo: John Klein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Buy Photo
On May 14, the second-annual Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Awards will take place, acknowledging the athlete of the year among Milwaukee-area athletes competing in each WIAA-sponsored sport.
Last year's inaugural event was a huge success, and this year, we're inviting even more athletes to the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, with eight nominees per category instead of last year's five.
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As part of the festivities, I wanted to look back at some of the landmark accomplishments of the 2017-'18 athletics season (and at least one moment that took place after our first awards show, late in the 2017 spring season). Many of the athletes mentioned here will be part of the ceremony.
Abby Cavaiani shoots 60
Kettle Moraine's Abby Cavaiani had a golf round to remember after shooting a 60 at The Broadlands during the Classic 8 championships. The score is believed to be the lowest score in state prep history, male or female. (Photo: Dave Kallmann/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Records get set every year, but few are as eye-opening as this one.
Kettle Moraine senior Abby Cavaiani carded a remarkable round of 60 at the Classic 8 Conference meet at The Broadlands on Sept. 21, a mark that stands a whopping five strokes better than the known next-lowest score in state history.
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Her round of eight birdies, two eagles and no bogeys stands as her signature performance, even after she took second place at the state meet two weeks later. Cavaiani will golf next year at Missouri State, and she was able to wrestle away Classic 8 Golfer of the Year honors from Arrowhead's Emily Lauterbach, who happened to be the defending individual state champion.
Lauterbach and Arrowhead didn't leave the season emptyhanded, however. After a ridiculous 51-stroke victory over second place at the 2016 state meet, Arrowhead won by a mere 27 strokes this time around to repeat in 2017. That ties for the second-largest margin of victory since 1996.
RELATED: Arrowhead's state golf championship by the numbers
The race for 2K (x2)
Cedarburg senior John Diener poses with his parents, Tom and Christina, after scoring his 2,000th point in a 57-52 victory over Nicolet during the 2017-18 season. (Photo: Submitted photo)
It was the end of two incredible boys basketball careers, and both John Diener of Cedarburg and Tyler Herro of Whitnall finished with more than 2,000 career points. Herro, who missed the latter half of his junior season with injury, went on an absolute scoring tear to get that far, averaging close to 33 points per game to reach the 2,000 milestone late in the season.
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Diener, meanwhile, reached 2,000 points on the exact same night as Kaukauna's Jordan McCabe, a player who had locked horns with Diener in the previous two sectional finals (with both teams winning once). Kaukauna went on to win this year's state title, with McCabe earning Mr. Basketball — an award for which the University of Kentucky recruit Herro and DePaul University recruit Diener were also surely in consideration.
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Diener finished his career with 2,250 points, good for 16th all-time in Wisconsin boys history, according to the state coaches association. Herro finished at 2,036, tied for 28th all time.
Whitnall vs. Pewaukee
Whitnall's Tyler Herro goes up for a basket around Pewaukee's Grant Basile in a WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal game March 8 at New Berlin West. Pewaukee won, 60-59, in the highly-anticipated playoff game featuring Division I recruits, Herro and Basile. (Photo: C.T. Kruger/Now News Group)
If there was a Game of the Year in our awards, it would be hard to ignore this one.
On March 8 in a WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal, a packed house at New Berlin West saw a dandy between Whitnall (led by the aforementioned Herro) and Pewaukee (led by Wright State recruit Grant Basile). Both players delivered superstar performances, with Basile hitting a late basket on an ankle that he sprained in the final moments that gave Pewaukee the win.
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The game had to be moved from its original location, Greenfield High School, because of ticket demand, and several fans were still turned away at the door. It was one of those nights where a high school sporting event was the biggest show in greater Milwaukee.
Whitefish Bay boys soccer finishes No. 2 in the nation
Whitefish Bay players pose with the golden soccer ball trophy after defeating Oregon, 6-1, in the WIAA Division 2 title match at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. (Photo: Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
With two consecutive state titles in its back pocket, the Whitefish Bay boys soccer team went out and added a third, finishing undefeated and meriting the No. 2 ranking in the nation by season's end. Coach Robby Dubinski has turned the Dukes into a powerhouse, and forward Matthew Comiskey was given a National Player of the Year accolade.
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Un-de-feat-ed
Andie Weise helped Homestead capture the girls team tennis title in 2017. She finished as the state runner-up in the individual tournament. (Photo: Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Bay's boys soccer team wasn't the only one that finished the year undefeated.
The West Bend West baseball team was able to pull off the unprecedented feat of finishing a perfect season in summer baseball, capping a 33-0 season with a 6-4 win over Marquette at Kapco Park in Mequon. In 52 years of the summer season, that's never happened before, and it's a fitting penultimate chapter for a summer sport that will disappear in 2019, with all programs switching to spring ball.
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The Homestead girls tennis team (25-0) blitzed its way to a second straight undefeated season and took home the team title in Madison. Sophomore Andie Weise finished as the state runner-up in Division 1 singles, and the senior duo of Frankie La Londe and Alyssa Boyer took second at No. 1 doubles.
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The Franklin/Muskego/Oak Creek/Whitnall gymnastics teams, meanwhile, finished with its seventh title in eight years, and Whitefish Bay won the Division 2 crown for the third straight year and seventh time in 10 years.
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Stegner's double
Cassie Stegner of Menominee Fall/Sussex Hamilton swims in the 400 freestyle during the WIAA girls state swimming and diving Division 1 meet Nov. 11, 2017, at the UW-Natatorium in Madison. (Photo: Joe Sienkiewicz, Joe Sienkiewicz / USA TODAY NETW)
Menomonee Falls/Sussex Hamilton sophomore Cassie Stegner made a boatload of history at the girls state swimming and diving meet, becoming the program's first state champ since 1997. She also became the first swimmer in any program to win from the outside lane since 2010 when she won the 200-yard freestyle, and she's the first since 2009 to win from outside the fast heat in any event when she won the 100-yard freestyle.
RELATED: Cassie Stegner pulls the rare feat of winning a state swimming title from the outside lane — and another from dry land
Not to be outdone at state swimming: Cedarburg's Lillie Hosack, who set the pool record at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium in the 200-yard individual medley (1:58.13). When she swims for Wisconsin next year, she'll get a chance to amend it again.
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Davre's triple
Cami Davre of Whitefish Bay wins the girls 3,200-meter event with a time of 10:53.67 during the WIAA state track and field meet in La Crosse in 2017. (Photo: Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
She's at the University of Michigan now, but Whitefish Bay's Cami Davre cemented her legacy as one of the greatest distance runners in state history when she won the grueling "distance triple" at the state track and field meet in June (an event that came after last year's sports awards).
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Davre ran the 3,200 for the first time and took first, adding that victory to those in the 1,600 and 800 — both of which marked her fourth career state crown. Throw in a previous relay title, and Davre finished her career with 10 state track and field championships (not to mention a state runner-up finish in cross-country).
Only one other runner in state history has swept the three distance events in any division.
Mocco over Dow
West Allis Hale's Peyton Mocco (top) wrestles against Stoughton's Tyler Dow in the Division 1 160-pound state title match. Mocco won, 11-2, to repeat as a state champion. (Photo: Andy Manis, for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
The area was blessed with a number of state wrestling championships; in fact, all eight of our Sports Awards nominees won crowns at the Kohl Center. But the marquee match was West Allis Hale's Peyton Mocco against Stoughton's Tyler Dow, both of whom won state titles in 2017.
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Competing at 160 pounds, Mocco won the match by a surprising score of 11-2, finishing off a huge year with just one loss (coming against Dow at the Zelinski Duals at Whitnall).
Aric Bohn of Mukwonago and Keegan O'Toole of Arrowhead also won their second straight state titles in wrestling.
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From four wins to state final
Brookfield East senior Patrick Cartier and coach Joe Rux talk about the last-second basket that earned the team a spot in the state championship game. By Mark Stewart
Joe Rux has helped turn around the Brookfield East boys basketball program in a short period of time. Two years ago, the squad won just four games. Then the school hired Rux, who led East to a season with just three losses. That meant a run all the way to the state final, including a buzzer-beating winner over Sun Prairie in the Division 1 state semifinal.
Patrick Cartier, who was also a key figure on the program's football championship in 2016, emerged as one of the state's top basketball players.
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Three homers, no hitter
Oak Creek pitcher Becca Oleniczak (#11) gets a warm welcome at home plate after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning. (Photo: Joe Koshollek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Oak Creek's Becca Oleniczak was a huge component of her team's run to the state semifinal in 2017, and she's well on her way to another big season in 2018. In a game against Racine Case on May 1, she delivered possibly the best game possible, throwing a five-inning no-hitter on the circle and socking three home runs at the plate.
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She accounted for seven RBIs and every out on defense — with 10 strikeouts and five balls that came back to the pitcher.
Julius Davis does this
The Wisconsin commit and Menomonee Falls junior running back went viral after he engineered a Beastquake impression.
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High School Sports Awards
Ready for the biggest night in prep sports? The Journal Sentinel High School Sports Awards will be at 6 p.m., May 14, at the Pabst Theater. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $23.50.
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A recent $1.5 million renovation of the Hedges Library transformed the space into an area that students and faculty love to visit -- further enhancing what has always been a vital part of the school community.
The open stacks and seating beckon visitors who step across the stone floor of the main entrance and walk through double glass doors. Windows once blocked by bookshelves or shades are now visible, and there are new large windows in place of wall space. All of the wonderful aspects of the space, such as the soft seating, the computer tables, are designed to draw students in — to make them feel comfortable and to strengthen their connection with the library.
The library collection and the services offered by the library staff support the work done in the classroom, enhance the concepts being taught, and expand the academic possibilities through the use of printed materials and on-line resources.
These hours apply while the school is in session. The Library will be closed Friday and Saturday evenings and whenever the school is closed (such as vacation days, snow days, etc.) Please call for summer hours.


Looks like somebody's not letting a little something called house arrest get him down.
Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom, who is wanted by U.S. authorities on a slew of copyright infringement and fraud charges, over the weekend invited a Twitter follower to his New Zealand mansion for a pool party. It all started when Dotcom posted a photo on Saturday of his "alleged co-conspirators" driving around his estate on motorbikes. Twitter user Ben Gracewood asked Dotcom if he spends all day driving around and posing for photos, adding "I could live like that."
Dotcom replied "Come over now!"
Gracewood, Dotcom, and several others spent the rest of the afternoon splashing around in the pool, eating, drinking, and — of cource — live tweeting using the hashtag #swimatkims. Gracewood later posted on his website about the "completely surreal" experience of hanging out with Dotcom and his fellow indicted Internet millionaires.
"We talked about all the things you'd expect — the heavy-handedness of the original raid, how they coped for months without Internet ("it was really boring"), and their prospects for the future," Gracewood wrote. "They are confident nothing will come of the charges, but are keen to defend themselves legally to whatever degree they need to."
If you're bummed out you didn't get an invite, not to worry. Dotcom tweeted on Sunday that "#swimatkims will return for everybody. Need a big public pool. Awesome DJ. Sound & lights. Who's in?"
Earlier this week, Dotcom's lawyer quipped on Twitter that he needs a drink before reading his client's Twitter feed.
Dotcom, whose file-sharing site was shut down in January, is under house arrest in his mansion in the Albany suburb of Auckland, awaiting possible extradition by the U.S. After joining Twitter last Saturday and posting just 154 tweets so far, Dotcom has already garnered more than 38,000 followers. Dotcom, meanwhile only follows one person – President Obama.
Meanwhile, Dotcom also apparently hung out with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in New Zealand last month. Dotcom tweeted a very chummy photo of himself and Woz.
Dotcom also last week announced plans to launch a new music site called Megabox. Billed as a rival to Apple's iTunes, Megabox will let artists sell their music directly and keep 90 percent of the revenue, according to Dotcom.


Alex van den Broek has studied under the tutelage of John Cousins, Chris Cree-Brown and Elaine Dobson. He has a Bachelor of Music from University of Canterbury (2004), and also studied at CPIT Jazz School majoring in Composition and Arranging. He is currently studying towards Honours in Composition at the University of Canterbury.
Alex received his first professional premiere by 175East (2003) and has been awarded four compositional awards The Douglas Lilburn Prize (2003/2004); the Michael Toovey Memorial Prize (2003); The Madrigal Singers Prize (2004). He is also the recipient of two compositional grants from Creative New Zealand, the first in 2005 for which he composed a work for flute, oboe, clarinet and piano. His second was in 2008 for a work for mixed discipline ensemble (Classical and Jazz) and contemporary dancer. This work was premiered in Christchurch in November 2009.
Alex was the co-founder and musical director/conductor (2005-2009) of the Silencio Ensemble, a ten piece new-music ensemble. Alongside many concerts in the Canterbury region they collaborated with the Christchurch Art Gallery to perform 'Art and Socialism' (2008), and 'Listen/Rita' (2009).
Alex also plays trumpet and keyboard in a variety of ensembles and bands, as well as working as a freelance composer, arranger and conductor for a broad cross-section of groups and ensembles covering a range of genre including choral, jazz and classical.
Alex was awarded a Lilburn Trust Composition Award in 2009 from Canterbury University.


Starting in August 2013, I will be a Lecturer in the Philosophy Program in the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Philosophy at the University of South Dakota. Previously, I was a lecturer in the Philosophy Department at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, and an adjunct professor of philosophy at Avila University, Kansas City, Missouri.
I earned my Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in December 2011. Prior to that, I studied Philosophy and History as an undergraduate (B.A., May 2004) at the University of Idaho, and later studied Philosophy as a graduate student in the collaborative Master of Arts degree program, which is a joint venture of the University of Idaho and Washington State University.
On this website, you'll find my blog, where I write about things that interest me in a professional capacity, such as philosophical topics and the use of technology for pedagogical purposes. You'll also find my CV and information about how I approach teaching.


Ultimate Outsider: Do you need an audio interface?
Do you need an audio interface?
When music producers mention "audio interfaces," they're talking about devices that enable you to record music from external sources into your computer and play music from the computer through headphones or studio monitors. While some interfaces offer digital inputs and outputs (ADAT, S/PDIF, AES, etc.), almost all interfaces provide at least a couple analog inputs and outputs, meaning they have both analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital-to-analog converters (DACs).
Nearly all modern computers have some form of audio ADC/DAC already, whether it's part of the chipset on the computer's mainboard, or a discrete card (like a SoundBlaster) plugged into a PCI or PCI Express slot of a desktop PC.
Some folks say "sound card," whether they're referring to onboard audio, a SoundBlaster, or an external audio interface. This is very confusing! Just know that if I say "sound card" below, I'm only referring to integrated audio chipsets or consumer add-on cards, like SoundBlasters.
Audio interfaces are (usually) just for music production. PC sound cards and integrated audio chipsets are made for "all-purpose" use. They're typically the default playback device for all system sounds, games, and Internet browsers, where as true audio interfaces normally default to only handling sound from applications that explicitly use them (for example, most DAWs require you to select an audio device, rather than just defaulting to your computer's built-in playback device). On Windows (and I presume Mac?) you can adjust your computer's settings so that all system sounds go through your audio interface (you make the interface your default playback and recording device), but that's rarely an optimal configuration for music production.
Audio interfaces have pro audio connections. The most obvious difference between sound cards and dedicated audio interfaces is the connections. It is rare to find a sound card that includes any analog audio connection types other than 1/8" "headphone jack" style ports, and rarer still to find any kind of digital audio I/O connectors on a computer with integrated audio. True audio interfaces generally have balanced 1/4" connections and/or XLR connections (frequently you'll find so-called combo jacks that can accommodate both kinds of cable), so you can plug any traditional microphone, instrument, or pro audio equipment into them.
Audio interfaces usually have preamps. Most audio interfaces also include built-in preamps, which amplify the weak signals from microphones and guitars. You can usually adjust the input levels on sound cards, but the amplified signal is often quite noisy, and the interfaces/control panels for making these adjustments are frequently arcane and imprecise.
Audio interfaces offer better performance. Digital audio is never "instant." There's always some delay/latency involved when recording digital audio, and your computer, your DAW settings, your audio hardware, and all related device drivers play a role in how long the delay actually is. "Low latency" is a big selling point for many audio interface manufacturers, so they strive to deliver drivers and features that enable users to hear what they're doing in as close to real time as possible. The drivers for most PC sound cards usually simply aren't optimized with this in mind, mainly because they're mostly used for playback, not recording/mixing. Many don't even come with ASIO drivers at all, meaning you might be stuck with 3rd party "band-aid" solutions like Asio4All just to let your DAW access the sound card.
Audio interfaces can sound better. There's also the question of sound quality, which is not as simple a topic to tackle as some seem to think. The main issue with most computer sound cards is noise. Their physical connectors can be susceptible to hum from electromagnetic interference, the "noise floor" is often high (meaning you have less "headroom" in which to record your audio signals without having to deal with background noise), and some folks believe that the quality of the ADC/DAC just doesn't match that of pro interfaces in an audible, qualitative way. I'll take a closer look at this possibility in another post, but I will generally agree that your best chance at getting the best sound with the least noise/interference is to get a good dedicated audio interface.
Audio interfaces offer more flexibility. While typical PC sound is either built into your motherboard or mounted inside your PC's case, most audio interfaces are external devices which connect to your PC via USB, Firewire, Thunderbolt, etc. There are also PCI and PCI Express audio interface cards, however these are usually wired to external expanders or "breakout boxes" for the actual audio connections. You can get audio interfaces with many analog inputs and outputs (versus the single stereo input/output pairs you find on most PCs), and you can find interfaces with numerous different kinds of analog and digital audio connectors. Also, many of the more expensive interfaces have very advanced software that enables you to route audio and configure the device's settings and easily switch between various configurations.
What is a converter, and how is it different from an audio interface?
Audio interfaces connect to computers, while converters usually don't. All audio interfaces have some way to connect to a computer (USB, FireWire, or Thunderbolt ports, for example). Occasionally you'll find something marketed as a "converter" that also offers computer connectivity- perhaps with the use of an optional add-in card- but that's generally not the case.
Audio interfaces almost always perform both analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, but some converters do only one or the other. Converters are sold in AD, DA, and AD-DA models. Interfaces generally do both.
Most interfaces have microphone preamps, but most converters don't. A converter simply converts a signal between the analog and digital domains; it generally doesn't try to do anything other than that.
Converters are generally more expensive than interfaces. You'll have a hard time finding a standalone converter for anything less than $1500 USD, and most models are in the $2000-3000 range.
For the rest of this article, I'm only talking about audio interfaces.
Do I need an audio interface if I mostly work with soft synths?
Excellent question! The most important purpose of an audio interface is to give you a reliable way to record external signals, such as vocals, guitars, or hardware synthesizers. When you work exclusively with plugins (like Sylenth1, Massive or Kontakt), you're not technically recording any audio- in fact during the rendering process (when you mix your DAW project down to a stereo audio file), your computer doesn't even use your interface at all. One occasional exception to this is interfaces that include special DSP features that actually process your audio like effects plugins would in your DAW. The UAD Apollo interfaces are an example of this. The majority of interfaces- even most high-end ones- don't do this.
Although an interface won't necessarily affect your sound quality when doing totally in-the-box work, they can have other benefits. Since audio interfaces often perform better than built-in audio, if you trigger your soft synths with a MIDI keyboard or pad controller, you might get better real-time performance when recording new MIDI parts, because there will be less of a delay between when you press a key or pad and when you hear the sound triggered in your DAW.
Another place an audio interface can help a totally in-the-box producer is by giving you better monitoring options (pro style amplified headphone jacks and balanced output connections) than you can get by plugging speakers and headphones directly into your computer.
Audio interfaces don't make plugin-based music sound any better, except for special cases where the interface provides DSP features that are used during rendering/mixdown.
Audio interfaces can reduce/eliminate noticeable lag when triggering software or hardware synths from physical MIDI controllers.
Audio interfaces are an important part of your monitoring/playback environment.
What are some good prosumer audio interfaces?
Most of the major manufacturers offer a wide array of solid options. I'm going to go into much more detail on some specific devices in another post, but right now I'll offer some quick recommendations for interfaces I've personally owned, used, and tested.
While there are a number of connectivity options today (USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, PCI Express, etc.), I'm just going to list devices that have USB 2.0 support, since that's still pretty universal, and it's perfectly capable of supporting the streaming needs of the majority of musicians.
A good entry-level interface should get you at least 2 analog ins and outs and deliver reasonable performance in the sub-$200 USD price category.
The Roland Duo-Capture EX has 2 analog ins and outs, plus MIDI in/out. It can optionally run on batteries and serve as an interface for an iPad or other other tablets. I've successfully connected mine to an iPad and a Dell Venue 8 Pro.
I also really like the Steinberg UR22. Like the Roland, it's a 2-in/2-out interface with MIDI in/out. While the Steinberg lacks the Roland's tablet support, it offers higher sample rates (up to 192kHz) and slightly better performance.
In the middle of the prosumer range, you'll find interfaces with more ins and outs, more I/O options, and often better bundled software for mixing and routing audio. There is a pretty wide range of prices in this category, from around $300-1400 USD. There are a number of "hybrid" interfaces in this range that can support more than one connection type (typically USB + FireWire).
The MOTU Track 16 is a pretty solid choice. It offers 8 analog input channels and 4 analog outputs, in addition to a number of digital I/O channels, plus MIDI. It includes CueMix FX software for audio routing and monitoring and has a number of useful level meters right on the hardware. Offers both USB and FireWire 400 connectivity. Also includes "loopback" support, for recording your PC's audio, among other things, and DSP effects, letting you apply reverb or compression to your vocals, for example, without taxing your computer's CPU.
At the top end of the prosumer range, you will find interfaces with a large number of analog inputs and outputs, a wider range of digital I/O options, and very low-latency, high-performance drivers. Price-wise, these interfaces can cost between $1500-2300 USD.
In 2013, I bought an RME FireFace UFX out of curiosity more than anything else. I just had to know why that interface was so popular with so many producer types. Well now I know. Absolutely the best performance I've seen in any prosumer interface, USB/FireWire connectivity, a huge number of analog and digital ins and outs, four MIDI ports, and the famous TotalMix software, which is limitless in its flexibility. Like the MOTU Track 16 UFX also features loopback and DSP effects.
The mixers with built-in interfaces, such as the Mackie ProFX line, make more sense, because they offer expanded I/O options over most standalone interfaces- but they aren't always known for delivering the best low-latency performance.
If you don't have any interface at all yet, purchasing one of these multi-function devices might help you out (since something's better than nothing), but ideally a standalone bespoke audio interface is going to give you the best performance and flexibility.
When shopping for an audio interface, keep in mind that when you get to the high end, you're generally paying for features, performance, and reliability- not necessarily audibly better sound quality. If you have a solid entry-level interface and you're not satisfied with the quality of your recordings, it's very unlikely that purchasing a more expensive interface will improve things.
Try to focus on how many inputs and outputs you think you'll need, what features you think would be useful, and pay close attention to user reviews to learn about potential performance and stability issues. If the price is right and most users seem to be happy with it, you're probably gonna be okay.
@Eman 08 - Digital I/O on a converter is not the same as a USB/FireWire/TB data connection. It's for chaining digital devices together (mixing desks, recording devices, interfaces, etc). Most computers don't have on-board spdif/toslink/etc connectors; you usually need some kind of interface between the converter and the PC. So that's what I was talking about.
And what you say about your device's converters having an effect on ITB-rendered audio is just not correct. As I believe I mentioned in the post, the only time your interface makes a difference there is if it's something like a UAD unit with onboard DSP effects that you can engage as part of your mix; and even then it's not a matter of the converters. An interface's converters are only used when recording or playing back audio, not when rendering.
Seems like you are talking about something else because pretty much all hardware standalone A/D D/A converters have to connect to your computer at some point to even be useful. The converters I'm talking about is like Apogee Rosseta, Lynx aurora, Focusrite RedNet 1-2, Mytek 8X192. They would either connect to your computer, either firewire, thunderbolt, Ethernet, or comes with a PCIe card to plug into your computer.
You need high end converters to hear your mix to judge and make decisions, because mixing and mastering with your built in sound card and then rendering it will just only sound as good as the built in sound card that is of lower quality. That's why converters have much higher line output Dynamic ranges. You typically get wider stereo imagining and much cleaner sound with flat frequency response when mixing with high end DAC converters that you wouldn't be able to hear with a cheap sound card. While proper studio monitors and room treatment is also crucial for your mixes. Mastering grand converters like Mytek or Antelope have DAC dynamic ranges from 120-29 (db).
All and all an Audio Interface is essentially combining everything into one box instead of all the components separate. You can basically build your own audio interface rack by picking out your own external mic pre, your own external converter, maybe a compressor and chain them all together and bamm you pretty much have giant audio interface. If you need midi then get add a Motu midi interface.
@Eman 08 - I disagree that a computer is always going to be part of the chain. You don't need a computer in order to record audio through a converter into a DAT deck or hard disk recorder, for example.
But the fact remains that not all converters have traditional PC computer connectors. (That's half the reason we don't just call every ADC/DAC device an interface.) Some do and in that case, the device basically becomes an audio interface with high-end internal converters. Those that don't might eventually digitally route into a computer, but it's through another device that does have the appropriate computer connection (USB, FireWire, PCIe, etc.)... it may be that most of the converters you're familiar with have typical computer connections, but those are not a requirement for something to be considered a converter.
And I apologize if my wording's unclear; sometimes when I say "converter" I'm talking about a standalone device that does analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog conversion (or both), and sometimes I'm talking about the actual component inside an audio interface (or a converter unit) that actually does the conversion- so I hope what I'm trying to convey gets through based on context.
Hardly anyone uses ADAT Tape machines anymore etc as that's old technology especially standalone hard disk recording as that's what they did back in the old days. Digital Mixers how ever do hard disk recording because its essentially a computer in the box running an OS. Ricky Martin was the very first artist to commercially release a song recorded and mixed with Pro Tools. I'm talking about modern DAW recording that's why I mentioned Apogee, Focusrite REDNET, Lynx etc as those are designed for DAWs that typically need a PCIe card to connect to the computer. Those kinds of converters you can add your external own mic pres and so on. While an all an one audio interface is you get what you get at an affordable price but by no means its going to sound the same as a $30k audio rig with everything separate. Avid Pro Tools HD System is all separate modules just like Focusrite Rednet as you have the Clock/Sync, Midi interface, Converter with PCie card and mic pre all separate that can cost anywhere between $2-5k pair rack. Then you have a bridge like Focusrite 5 to interface with an analog mixing console and Pro Tools etc for hybrid mixing.
And ADAT pipeline for recording the digital outs of like what say hardware romper like the Yamaha Motif or Roland Fantom is typically done by the DAC. But that DAC would needed to be interfaced into your computer if you are recording with a DAW as hardly anyone uses standalone recorders nowadays.
@Eman 08 - But the conversation isn't about how people use gear, it's about characteristic properties of said gear. That's all.


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SAVIO v. TRAVELERS INS. CO.
No. 82CA0070.
William A. SAVIO, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant-Appellee.
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Rehearing Denied August 4, 1983.
Certiorari Granted March 5, 1984.
Ranson, Thomas, Cook & Livingston, Jon C. Thomas, Colorado Springs, for plaintiff-appellant.
Thomas J. deMarino, James R. Florey, Jr., Denver, for defendant-appellee.
James L. Gilbert Associates, P.C., James L. Gilbert, Arvada, for amicus curiae Colorado Trial Lawyer's Ass'n.
Colorado Court of Appeals, Div. I.
STERNBERG, Judge.
The plaintiff, William A. Savio, appeals a summary judgment dismissing his complaint which sought damages for the negligent conduct of the defendant, his employer's insurer, Travelers Insurance Company, in the processing of his claim for workmen's compensation benefits. We reverse.
Savio, an electrician, suffered a work-related injury. He filed a workmen's compensation claim with employer and defendant, the employer's insurance carrier. The insurer admitted liability on behalf of the employer. However, Savio alleged in his complaint that the insurer negligently delayed the payment of rehabilitation benefits which the insurer knew there was no reasonable basis not to pay. He further alleged that as a direct and proximate result of this delay, he suffered the loss of a job opportunity, loss of present and future earnings which he could have made had he obtained the necessary rehabilitation, mental distress, and that he incurred attorneys fees in pursuing his claims. The first claim for relief asserted that the insurer's negligence constituted a tortious breach of its implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in the settlement of claims. The second claim alleged that this conduct constituted a breach of contract.
The trial court granted the insurer's motion to dismiss the complaint, reasoning that both the tort and contract claims were barred by the exclusivity provision of the Colorado Workmen's Compensation Act. The court also ruled that although there was no material issue as to the insurer's negligence, Savio's tort claim failed to state a claim under Colorado law because it alleged a claim for simple negligence rather than an intentional tort.
In this appeal, Savio's principal assertions are that the Workmen's Compensation Act does not bar recovery for the tortious conduct of an insurance carrier in the processing of a claim for workmen's compensation benefits and that simple negligence is the appropriate standard of care to be applied to an insurance carrier's duty in the processing of claims. We agree with Savio that the claim is not barred by the Workmen's Compensation Act, and that simple negligence is the appropriate standard of care.
I. Non-Exclusivity of Workmen's Compensation Act
When an employer has complied with the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, neither the employer nor its insurance carrier are subject to liability for the death of or personal injury to any employee, except as provided in the Act, and all causes of actions, rights, and remedies for and on account of such death of or personal injury to any covered employee are abolished. Section 8-42-102, C.R.S. 1973 (1982 Cum.Supp.)
The question whether this statute precludes a tort claim against an insurance carrier for negligent conduct in settling a claim has not been addressed in Colorado. In Wright v. District Court, 661 P.2d 1167 (Colo. 1983) a medical malpractice claim against a company paid physician was held not to be barred by the Act because the tortious conduct took place outside the scope of the employment relationship. The court reasoned that the Act was intended to cover injuries which arise out of a risk or hazard to which the employee is exposed in the performance of the job. Medical malpractice not being such a risk, the physician was not immune from liability. See Dorr v. C.B. Johnson, Inc., 660 P.2d 517 (Colo.App.1983).
Using similar reasoning, the courts of other jurisdictions have held that their Workmen's Compenatioon Acts do not render an insurance carrier immune from liability for tortious conduct. See Martin v. Travelers Insurance Co., 497 F.2d 329 (1st Cir.1974); Stafford v. Westchester Fire Insurance Co., 526 P.2d 37 (Alaska 1974); Hayes v. Aetna Fire Underwriters, 609 P.2d 257 (Mont.1980); Coleman v. American Universal Insurance Co., 86 Wis.2d 615, 273 N.W.2d 220 (1979).
The claim asserted here is analogous: the conduct complained of occurred after an accident covered by the Act, and the damages claimed were not sustained within the scope of the employment relationship. We hold, therefore, that a claim for tortious conduct in connection with the handling of a claim for compensation is not precluded by the Workmen's Compensation Act.
The insurance contract upon which Savio sues and from which the duty of good faith and fair dealing arises was between the employer and the insurer. Savio may nonetheless assert the claim if his status is that of a third-party beneficiary. See Montezuma Plumbing & Heating v. Housing Authority, 651 P.2d 426 (Colo.App.1982).
When an employer procures insurance against its liability under the Workmen's Compensation Act from an insurance carrier, that contract is subject to the provisions of the Act. One of these provisions is that the insurance carrier shall be directly liable to the employee. Section 8-44-105, C.R.S.1973; Industrial Commission v. Lopez, 150 Colo. 87, 371 P.2d 269 (1962). To the extent that an employee has a direct right of action against the insurer, he is in effect a third-party beneficiary who is entitled to sue on the contract. 11 G. Couch, Cyclopedia of Insurance Law 2d § 44:206 (M. Rhodes Rev.Vol. 1982); 3 G. Couch, Cyclopedia of Insurance Law § 23:30 (R. Anderson Rev. Ed. 1960). Consequently, we hold that Savio may assert a tort claim based on the insurance contract between the insurer and Savio's employer.
II. Standard of Review
A plaintiff may recover from an insurance carrier on a claim of negligent performance of the carrier's duty of representation. Farmers Group v. Trimble, 658 P.2d 1370 (Colo.App. 1982); Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Kornbluth, 28 Colo. App. 194, 471 P.2d 609 (1970). This claim arises out of the duty to exercise due care which is implicit in the contractual relationship between the insurer and its insured. Kornbluth, supra. Thus, when an insurer negligently rejects a settlement offer, thereby exposing its insured to a risk of loss for liability in excess of the policy limit, the insured may recover.
In situations in which an insurer is dealing directly with its insured, Colorado recognizes the tort of bad faith breach of an insurance contract. This tort arises from the insurer's bad faith refusal to pay a valid claim. See Farmers Group v. Trimble, supra.
The duty to act in good faith in dealing with its insured is a duty implied by law as a covenant of the insurance contract. Rederscheid v. Comprecare, Inc., 667 P.2d 766 (Colo.App. 1983); Gruenberg v. Aetna Insurance Co., 9 Cal.3d 566, 108 Cal.Rptr. 480, 510 P.2d 1032 (1973). Indeed, the obligations of an insurer when dealing with claims of the insured and when dealing with claims of third parties are merely two aspects of the same duty. Gruenberg, supra. Accordingly, when the insurer unreasonably and in bad faith withholds payment of the claim of its insured, it is subject to liability in tort. Gruenberg, supra. Whether the action amounts to bad faith depends on whether the insurer failed to honor a claim or delayed payment without a reasonable basis for doing so. Sparks v. Republic National Life Insurance Co., 132 Ariz. 529, 647 P.2d 1127 (1982).
Although this tort has been denominated an "intentional tort," see, e.g., Farmers Group v. Trimble, supra; Noble v. National American Life Insurance Co., 128 Ariz. 188, 624 P.2d 866 (1981), as the court explained in Sparks v. Republic, supra, the tort relates to action taken on a claim submitted and will necessarily be an intentional act. The relevant inquiry is the reasonableness of the action under the circumstances. Sparks v. Republic, supra.
Savio's first claim for relief alleged that the insurer delayed payment of a valid claim for benefits which it knew there was no reasonable basis to deny. With his motion for summary judgment, Savio filed an affidavit and a chronicle of the events supporting the allegation. Thus, Savio has stated a claim for relief sufficient to survive the insurer's motion to dismiss, and the trial court erred in dismissing the claim.
The insurer asserts that, even if Colorado recognizes a claim in this context, Savio's suit must be dismissed for failure to present his claim to the Division of Labor before filing it with the insurer. The insurer argues, in this respect, that it was not obligated to act on the claim until a vocational rehabilitation plan had been submitted to the Division, so its delay did not contravene its duty of good faith and fair dealing. We do not agree.
The relevant rules of procedure appear at 7 Code Colo.Reg. 1101-3. Rule III of that regulation, relating to vocational rehabilitation, obligates the carrier to report its conclusions to the Division on whether an employee will be able to return to work. Rule IV provides that a vocational rehabilitation plan shall be developed by a qualified rehabilitation representative designated by the carrier, employer, or the Division in consultation with the employee as soon as the need is identified and a request is made by the carrier or employer or the Division. This rule creates three separate avenues for proceeding in an effort to develop a plan: through the carrier, the employer, or the Division. By Rule III, the carrier, however, has the initial responsibility to identify the need for such a plan. Should disagreement arise on the need for a plan or its content, a hearing is available. The scheme makes possible a voluntary settlement without need for litigation or state intervention.
Here, Savio's suit is based upon the acts of the insurer in not taking prompt action on his claim in spite of internal memoranda indicating the insurer's conclusion that he was probably eligible. The insurer neither approved nor rejected his proposal for rehabilitation, nor did it request additional information. The record contains evidence tending to show that, had Savio received notice of the denial, he could have sought review before a referee. He also showed that had the insurer's decision been timely, he would have enrolled in a vocational rehabilitation training program which would have qualified him for a specific job which no longer was available to him by the time he did obtain training.
Under these factual assertions, Savio's suit is proper without his first proceeding before the administrative agency. The insurer's actions in not denying the claim could well have caused Savio to rest on his oars to his detriment. Had the claim been acted upon, rather than buried, the insurer's argument would have merit.
IV. Discovery of Financial Data
Savio had asserted a claim for exemplary damages, contending that the insurer's conduct was attended by circumstances of malice and insult and constituting a wanton and reckless disregard of his rights and feelings.
He contests the trial court's ruling denying discovery of the insurer's financial data for purposes of establishing exemplary damages.
Evidence of a defendant's financial worth is discoverable if the plaintiff demonstrates prima facie proof of a "triable issue" on liability for punitive damages. Leidholt v. District Court, 619 P.2d 768 (Colo. 1980). Establishment of a claim for breach of a good faith duty alone is not sufficient to establish a claim for punitive damages. Farmers Group, Inc. v. Trimble, supra. Not having the record of the hearing on summary judgment before us, we must presume the trial court ruled correctly and may not disturb this ruling on appeal. See Weeks v. Churchill, 44 Colo. App. 520, 615 P.2d 74 (1980). This ruling does not preclude Savio's right to demonstrate a triable issue on the punitive damage question after additional discovery. If such issue is established, then discovery of the financial data would be proper.
The judgment dismissing the action is reversed and the cause is remanded with directions to reinstate Savio's complaint.
BERMAN, J., concurs.
COYTE*, J., dissents.
COYTE, Judge, dissenting:
I dissent. Plaintiff did not seek relief within the confines of the Industrial Commission nor did he allege that the insurer acted in a willful and wanton manner. In my view, plaintiff failed to state a claim for relief and the trial court properly dismissed his complaint.
* Retired Court of Appeals Judge sitting by assignment of the Chief Justice under provisions of the Colo. Const., Art. VI, Sec. 5(3), and § 24-51-607 (5), C.R.S.1973 (1982 Repl. Vol. 10).

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A want of innovation and a delay in setting up a cluster for cashews aimed at boosting production, revenue and broad-basing opportunities, have adversely impacted the cashew industry in Panruti, Tamil Nadu's cashew hub.  The scenario has compelled several cashew processing units in the region to cut down on their production over the years. The industry in Panruti may soon face a threat like of that in Kerala, if the government fails to come to its rescue, say exporters.
Panruti has identified itself with production of cashews, but the farmers are adopting virtually outdated, traditional and unscientific methods of cultivation. Consequently, the investment has been on the high side while output has reduced. Out of the total 1,42,000 hectares under cashew cultivation in Tamil Nadu, Panruti accounts for about 35,000 hectares. There are around 32 export-oriented cashew production units in Panruti besides 250 processing units and more than 500 cottage industries.
"Although at the national level, the yield of cashew nuts is 756 kg per hectare, Panruti and Tamil Nadu as a whole shows production levels of 478 kg per hectares. This is very bad from the point of view of the sustenance of farmers," says M. Ramakrishnan, secretary of Tamil Nadu Cashew Exporters and Processors Association.  Farmers are also keeping their fingers crossed because of a lack of patronage from the government to increase the area under cultivation and quantity of processing. The old system of cultivation, lack of subsidies for purchase of machinery, hesitation on the part of farmers to switch over to cultivate hybrid varieties and adopt mechanisation, have been contributing to poor value realisation of produce. Most of the crops in Panruti are over 50 years old resulting in low yield, Mr. Ramakrishnan added.  For many years now, farmers in Panruti have been demanding a cluster for cashews and also for cold storage to keep the occupation going. While States like Kerala and Goa have been marching ahead, Tamil Nadu and more particularly Panruti has been lagging behind due to want of innovation.
"Thousands of farmers in the region are cultivating cashews on a large scale and they are supplying the raw nuts to the market. While the demand is on the rise, value realisation of our products is very meagre. The establishment of a cluster would not only benefit farmers but also those involved in the production, processing and marketing of cashews in the region," says Gowthaman, a farmer of Panruti.  According to N. Malarvasagam, Managing Director of Srinivasa Cashews, "The industry also lacks a full-fledged warehousing facility and drying yard for nuts. The cashew nut Agricultural Export Zone (AEZ) in Kadampuliyur near Panruti does not suit the needs of the industry here and is now virtually under the control of a monopoly. The AEZ, a joint venture between the Government and a private player has now been leased and most of the export units have been using their own packaging and grading facilities."
Source: www.thehindu.com


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Villager forced to remove decorative cranes after anonymous complaint
John Davis Ferron and his wife moved to the Village of St. James in 2020.
They loved their new home, including two "very nice looking cranes" already in their front planter. The birds were placed there by the previous owner and had been there for years.
Then came the dreaded knock on the front door by Community Standards. An anonymous complaint had been received about the birds.
The couple grudingly removed the cranes.
"However, many of our neighbors who also have cranes and other decor in there front yards are unaffected," he said.
Ferron said it's a perfect example as to why anonymous complaints should be eliminated.
The Village of St. James is located in Community Development District 8. That board of supervisors has decided to delay any discussion of potentially ending the acceptance of anonymous complaints, due to a longstanding legal battle over a little white cross in the Village of Tamarind Grove.
The Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors recently reviewed data after opting to end anonymous complaints about a year ago. CDD 5 Board Chairman Gary Kadow has declared the one-year experiment a success.
More and more Villagers say it's time to stop accepting anonymous complaints.
"By permitting anonymous complaints we enable unnecessary, vengeful and frivolous complaints. This practice must be eliminated throughout The Villages," said resident Stephanie Ulbrich.
Yvonne Glover applauds the common-sense approach taken by CDD 5.
"I think that it is a great idea as there are just nasty people out there that complain about every little thing in other words making a mountain out of a mole hill," she said.
Lynn Boorman of the Village of Santo Domingo is also a fan of the action taken by CDD 5.
"I agree that anonymous complaints should be stopped. People who have legitimate complaints should be accountable and responded to. I agree all districts should follow suit with this," she said.


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The upcoming Power Rangers movie has been slowly moving forward since this time last year. After the announcement of the project's existence, it landed a pair of screenwriters, and Lionsgate has even carved out a release date. Only now, however, has the studio finally started zeroing in of the filmmaker who would be helming the film - and right now it looks like it will be Project Almanac director Dean Israelite.
The Wrap was the first to report this news, saying that Israelite is in negotiations to sign on to what's expected to be a blockbuster for the summer 2016 season. Should he agree to direct Power Rangers, he will have to jump into the gig pretty much immediately, as production will have to start in the next couple of months if the studio wants to stick with their current release date.
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Not much at all is known about the direction that the Power Rangers movie is currently working in, though Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz (screenwriters on Thor and X-Men: First Class) are on-board and writing the script. The original series followed a group of high school students who, with some cool supersuits and the guidance of a mentor named Zordon, fight against the forces of evil and protect the world from monsters. The incredible success of the franchise has already resulted in two live-action films - 1995's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and 1997's Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie - but it's expected that this new feature is a reboot that goes in a new direction.
Late last year, Dean Israelite was hired to work on the upcoming remake of Wargames, but if he is going to make Power Rangers that project is obviously going to have to be put on hold. With the Lionsgate film dated for July 22, 2016, we can probably expect that it will go into production at some point this summer - meaning that we should start hearing about casting in the next few months. In the meantime, do you think Israelite has what it takes to bring Power Rangers back to the big screen?


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Alternate view of cancer cells in the space.
The looming projected AFM image of a dying cancer cell. The image looked ghostly hanging above the actual cancer cell samples. We discovered afterward that apparently the alcove in the Back Loft is haunted!
Three A2 duratrans prints of dying cancer cells illuminated in the darkness of the space.
We built light boxes to light the images.
A large A0 duratrans print of dying cancer cells imaged through fluorescence microscopy.
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Daleks and more return for Doctor Who's 50th
July 22, 2013 by dailypop
The 50th anniversary special of Doctor Who is coming in November and fans could bot be more excited. Of course details are scarce, but we do know that three Doctors will be starring (David Tennant, Matt Smith and John Hurt) and that the Zygons will be featured in their first appearance on screen since 1976!
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We've released the first official photos of the Daleks back in action and we only have to wait until November for their return!
That's because the BBC has announced that the Doctor's most famous foes, the Daleks, will return to Doctor Who in the show's fiftieth anniversary special. We'll bring you more news about the adventure as it emerges, but for now, here's the latest press release in full:
MATT SMITH, DAVID TENNANT AND JOHN HURT TO FACE OFF AGAINST DALEKS IN 50th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
The Doctors, Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt will battle the deadly Daleks, the BBC announces today, in the show's 50th anniversary special.
Returning to BBC One on 23 November the highly anticipated adventure will star: Matt Smith; Jenna Coleman; David Tennant; Billie Piper; John Hurt and Joanna Page. In a surprise twist in the recent series finale it was revealed John Hurt would be playing a Doctor, alongside Smith and Tennant.
The Daleks are the second monster to be announced for the 50th and will join the shape shifting Zygons, which have only appeared in the show once before in 1975. The Daleks were one of the first monsters to terrify audiences in 1963, 50 years ago, cementing their place in British popular culture.
Steven Moffat, lead writer and executive producer, said:
"The Doctor once said that you can judge a man by the quality of his enemies, so it's fitting that for this very special episode, he should be facing the greatest enemies of all."
The 50th anniversary episode was shot earlier this year at BBC Cymru Wales' Roath Lock Studios in Cardiff and across South Wales. Filming also took place in iconic London locations the Tower of London and Trafalgar Square for a huge stunt, which saw Matt Smith dangling from a TARDIS alongside Nelson's Column.
However, the big news is that another monster has been announced, referred to specifically as 'The Time War Daleks.' It's great that the Daleks will be involved at all, but the notation of the Time War is sure to get many a devoted Whovian all a-quiver. The Time War was a storytelling device used in the revived 2005 series that added a layer of tragedy and grief to the Ninth Doctor as played by Christopher Eccleston. Details slowly trickled out, but over the years it became evident that it involved the Daleks and the Time Lords of Gallifrey and that the fall out of the conflict was felt on numerous species that the Doctor later encountered, fracturing cultures, destroying planets, and in short resetting the universe the Doctor Who was set in.
Since it was first mentioned, fans have wanted to see events from the Time War on screen, but head writer Steven Moffat has discounted such desires as unnecessary.
2008 Round Table with Steven Moffat (check at the 8:04 mark)
Well…. maybe he has changed his mind on that subject and is delving into the most iconic and mysterious moment of the modern revived Doctor Who series. The introduction of the 'nameless' Doctor played by John Hurt hints at this and the announcement that the Daleks are from the Time War could very well cement the fact that this story will finally be resolved.
Could the 'John Hurt Doctor' be a war criminal responsible for atrocities of the Time War? Will that be addressed?
How will these Daleks be different from the ones we have seen more recently? Despite my issues with it, I did thoroughly enjoy the insidious and cunning Daleks of Doomsday. It would be nice to see that kind of Dalek return.
In any case, we have lots to look forward to in November.
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Teaser
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Aging is not for the weak, that's for sure. Besides having aches and pains, the body starts having more and more problems the older you get. Family and friends may start to worry about these individuals living alone for several different reasons. It is great to consider their perspective since they are only trying to do what is best. Here are some of the most common reasons that people are concerned with elderly individuals living alone and why they should be concerned as well.
The older the body is the more brittle the bones become and falling can be fatal. You don't have to actually be in your eighties or nineties to have a high risk of breaking bones. Many adults begin adulthood with less dense bones because of the lack of calcium consumed during the teen years. Falling really can be fatal for anyone.
The risks for having a stroke or heart attack also increase with age. Also, everyone knows that the memory starts to decline during midlife and stays on a downward spiral. Forgetting where objects are placed is one thing, but dementia can start to set in and confusion can occur. All of these can give cause to worry, especially because accidents can happen so easily. Even to those who are in great shape for their age, there is still concern that something could happen with no help immediately available.
Getting a medical alert system can provide peace of mind for everyone involved. The person using the system can maintain an independent lifestyle while friends, family, and physicians can rest assured that the person is able to get help when needed. By simply activating the alert, help can arrive quickly in case of an emergency.
One worry that many people have expressed is wearing something that stands out and is big and bulky. Medical alert bracelets, pendants, and necklaces have come a long way in the last few years becoming more stylish and less obvious.
A false conception that may worry some people as well is having an ambulance or police car show up at their house if they accidentally push the button. Only a little bit of research will tell you that most companies will call you first before sending any emergency responders. In fact, pushing it can actually be a great test to make sure that everything is working correctly.
A lot of times using a medical alarm system can be a great middle ground between adult kids and their parents when independent living is in question. There is a lot of information available so just do some research and decide if this path is the right one for you.
Author Bio: Amy Trenton is a marketing representative of Rescue Alert, a manufacturer of medical alert bracelets and other medical alert systems. Amy enjoys providing tips for the elderly and their caretakers.


Hockey superstar Alex Ovechkin says when it comes to Vladimir Putin, a lot of people have the wrong idea -- because the President of Russia is really a "nice guy."
The Russian-born Washington Capitals superstar was hanging out in L.A. yesterday when we asked if Putin's as intimidating in person as he appears on TV.
Alex told us he didn't want to get into politics, but it's clear he's a fan of Putin -- and even picked him to beat Obama in a hypothetical steel cage match.


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Brighton Bike Hub is a community cycle workshop enabling people in the Brighton area to enjoy the benefits of affordable cycling.
The Bike Hub is located at St Martin's Place, off Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LE, and is open Wednesday to Saturday, from 11am to 5pm.
As well as selling second hand, reconditioned bikes at affordable prices, the Bike Hub offers D.I.Y. cycle maintenance and refurbishment sessions in a friendly and supportive environment so you can learn the skills needed to maintain your own bike. Fix your own bike with free access to tools, used and affordable new parts and support and advice from the volunteer team.
Find our more about the Brighton Bike Hub, on their website and Facebook page.
Cranks is a do it yourself bicycle workshop in Brighton. They have all the tools you need to fix your bike and a large collection of new and used parts to help get you back on the road.
The Cranks workshop is located at 22 Chapel Street, Brighton, BN2 1R.
Find out more about Cranks on their website.
Also check out re-selling pages such as Facebook groups, Friday Ad or Gumtree.


Hi IDF Columbia, let's meet up and network over coffee! Share UX design insights and resources, discuss UX problems you are facing now, or just chat about anything else. It's going to be an informal, cozy meet-up with fellow designers!
Hi all! Please use this discussion thread to discuss UX and Information Visualization group held on Feb 21, 2019. Feel free to ask questions about the place, date and time, agenda of the meeting, or anything else.


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Ein Artist (von mittellateinisch artista und französisch artiste) gehört zu den darstellenden Künstlern. Seit Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts übt er eine jeweils hoch spezialisierte Kunstfertigkeit von körperlicher Geschicklichkeit, die Artistik, als Bühnenkünstler zumeist in Theatern, Varietés, Zirkussen oder als Straßenkünstler aus. Als Berufsverband der darstellenden Künstler fungiert in Deutschland die Internationale Artisten-Loge.

Kulturelle Bedeutung

Artisten sind seit der Antike Bestandteil des kulturellen Lebens. Damals wie auch heute sind Artisten, z. B. Jongleure, Künstler, die ihr Publikum zum Staunen, Lachen und Wundern bringen.
Neben Auftritten, beispielsweise im Zirkus, nimmt die Artistik auch bei einigen Sportarten eine Schlüsselrolle ein, insbesondere beim Kunstturnen. Sie besitzt auch eine Bedeutung bei manchen Tanzformen wie Rock 'n' Roll und Breakdance. Im Großen und Ganzen wird die kulturelle Bedeutung der Artistik heute eher unterschätzt, obwohl sie auch bei zahlreichen "modernen" Extremsportarten wie Freeclimbing, Parkour, Skateboarding eine große Rolle spielt.

Neben den typisch kulturellen Anlässen gibt es auch Traditionen mit artistischen Anteilen, wie beispielsweise die des Düsseldorfer Radschlägers.

Formen der Artistik
Unter den Begriff Artistik fallen mehrere Formen: Antipodisten balancieren und werfen Gegenstände oder Menschen (als Ikarier) mit den Füßen. Die Kontorsionisten (Schlangenmenschen) zeigen ihre Beweglichkeit auf Podesten oder am Trapez. Artisten auf dem Schleuderbrett oder dem russischen Barren beeindrucken mit komplizierten Salti und Schrauben. Die Hochseilartisten und Trapezkünstler präsentieren ihre Kunststücke in der Kuppel des Zirkus. Auf dem Rücken von Pferden zeigen Voltigeure akrobatische Figuren. Eine etwas aus der Mode gekommene Disziplin ist der Kraftakrobat, hier werden besonders anstrengende Figuren betont.

Die Clowns überbrücken einerseits mit kleinen Späßen (Reprisen) die Umbauten zwischen den Nummern, andererseits bieten sie auch längere Szenen (Entrees) dar. Dompteure oder Dresseure und Kunstreiter arbeiten mit Tieren. Die Equilibristen befassen sich mit allen Arten von Balancen. Zur Äquilibristik zählen demnach auch die Darbietungen der Handstand-, Percheartisten und Seiltänzer. Jongleure jonglieren meist mit Zigarren Kisten, Hüten, Ringen, Keulen und Bällen. Diese betätigen sich wie die Feuerspucker oder Feuerschlucker auch häufig als Straßenkünstler. Einer der bedeuteten Jongleure war Enrico Rastelli. Heute eher selten zu sehen sind Kunstschützen und Messerwerfer. Entfesselungskünstler verblüffen ihre Zuschauer ebenso mit einer besonderen Geschicklichkeit wie auch der Papiermanipulator mit seinen Reißtechniken. Des Weiteren sollte man auch den Handschattenspieler und die fast vergessene Kunst der Chapeaugrafie in die Sparte Artist einordnen.

In den letzten Jahren werden irrigerweise manchmal auch Künstler wie Maler oder Musiker als Artisten bezeichnet. Das beruht auf einem Übersetzungsfehler, denn im Englischen ist, im Gegensatz zum Deutschen, der artist ein Künstler ganz allgemein.

Geschichte der Frauen in der Artistik
In der Arbeits- und Berufswelt des Zirkus waren Frauen und Mädchen von Anfang an integriert. Als Artistinnen, Statistinnen, Ballettmädchen usw. arbeiteten sie gleichberechtigt neben ihren männlichen Kollegen. Ihnen standen alle Positionen in der Zirkushierarchie, von der Zirkusdirektorin bis zur Statistin, offen. Auch in allen Genres zirzensischer Kunst fanden sich Frauen. Frauen arbeiteten als Kunst- und Schulreiterinnen, als Dompteusen, Sensationsartistinnen, Seiltänzerinnen, als Schlangenfrauen und Jongleusen, aber auch, allerdings in diesen Genres weitaus seltener, als Clownessen oder Zauberinnen.

Der Zirkus des 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhunderts war ein Ort großer Widersprüche: So konnten Artistinnen dort zum einen eigenständig arbeiten und teilweise sehr gut verdienen, um die Welt reisen und jenseits der normativen Geschlechterrollen von Ehefrau und Mutter alternative Arbeits-, Lebens- und Liebesmodelle erproben. So verzichteten etliche der "Großen Nummern" auf Heirat und Mutterschaft und lebten beispielsweise in "wilder Ehe" oder in lesbischen Liebesbeziehungen. Andererseits war der Zirkus ein Ort strenger Hierarchien und Regeln, denen sich alle Mitarbeiter unterwerfen mussten.

In der Manege demonstrierten Artistinnen ihrem Publikum, dass Frauen zu völlig unerwarteten Leistungen fähig waren: Frauen zähmten wilde Bestien, fingen Kanonenkugeln, warfen Männer durch die Luft oder flogen auf Holzschlitten todesmutig durch die Zirkuskuppel. Auch wenn der Zirkus von jeher ein Ort war, der Platz für Unerhörtes und Außergewöhnliches bot, konnten die Darbietungen der Artistinnen doch zum Überdenken vermeintlicher Selbstverständlichkeiten anhalten. So begründete die radikale Frauenrechtlerin Lily Braun um 1900 ihre Forderung nach einer Öffnung der Berufswelt für Frauen mit der Körperkraft der Artistinnen:

Kunst- und Schulreiterinnen im 19. Jahrhundert
Die Kunst- und Schulreiterinnen des europäischen Zirkus des 19. Jahrhunderts waren echte Berühmtheiten, die mit heutigen zu vergleichen sind. Artistinnen wie Caroline Loyo, Ellen Kremzow, Mathilde Monnet, Adah Menken, Kätchen Renz oder Therese Renz begeisterten ihr Publikum, verdienten sehr hohe Gagen, reisten um die ganze Welt und wurden, oft selbst aus einfachsten gesellschaftlichen Verhältnissen stammend, von den Männern des Adels geheiratet. Der amerikanische Kunstreiter Omar Kingsley trat um 1850 sogar jahrelang als Frau, als Miss Ella auf, um vom Ruhm der großen Kunstreiterinnen zu profitieren.

Einen kritischen Blick auf die Arbeits- und Lebensbedingungen der Artistinnen beim Zirkus warf um 1900 die Breslauer Kunstreiterin Jenny von Rahden.  Tatsächlich waren die Arbeits- und Lebensbedingungen im Zirkus des 19. Jahrhunderts hart. Konkurrenz, Missgunst, schlechte Arbeitsverträge, die kurzen Laufzeiten der Engagements der nicht festangestellten Artistinnen, die körperlichen Anstrengungen und die häufigen Ortswechsel waren für Artisten gleichermaßen aufreibend.

Kraftakrobatinnen um 1900
Eine bekannte frühe Kraftfrau war Elise Serafin Luftmann, die als "erste berufsmäßige Athletin Deutschlands" gilt und in der ersten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts schwere Gewichte wie Hanteln und Kanonenkugeln stemmte. Im offensichtlichen Widerspruch zu allen von der bürgerlichen Frau verlangten "Tugenden" standen die Kraftakrobatinnen um 1900. Frauen wie Katharina "Sandwina" Brumbach (* 1884 in Wien, † 21. Januar 1952) oder die Belgierin Athleta beeindruckten durch unvorstellbare Körperkraft. In Trikots oder Raubtierfelle gehüllt, in Abendgarderobe oder Gladiatorenkostüm, stemmten diese Artistinnen Elefanten, mehrere Männer gleichzeitig oder ließen sich von Automobilen überrollen.

Raubtierdompteusen
Schon in den ersten Wandermenagerien führten Frauen Tiere vor. In den Wandermenagerien des 19. Jahrhunderts waren es meist Ehefrauen, Töchter und Dienstmädchen der Menageriebesitzer, die in den Raubtierkäfig traten und Tiger, Löwen, Hyänen, Schlangen und andere Tier präsentierten. Denn Frauen im Raubtierkäfig übten von Anfang an eine besondere Anziehungskraft auf das Publikum aus.

Zu den bekanntesten frühen Dompteusen gehören die Französin Nouma-Hawa (1861–1926), die Engländerin Ellen Blight, die mit 17 Jahren von einem Tiger getötet wurde, Miss Senide (hieß eigentlich Henriette Willardt), Claire Heliot oder die Österreicherin Tilly Bébé. Etliche der Dompteusen wurden in Vorführwagen oder in der Manege von ihren Tieren getötet. So wurde 1915 die bekannte Dompteuse Mieze Haupt vor den Augen ihres Mannes, des Dompteurs Hermann Haupt, von ihren Löwen getötet.

Literatur
 Paula Busch: Das Spiel meines Lebens. Eulenspiegel, Berlin 1992, ISBN 3-359-00641-0.
 Lothar Groth: Die starken Männer. Eine Geschichte der Kraftakrobatik. Henschel, Berlin 1987, ISBN 3-362-00223-4.
 Stephanie Haerdle: Keine Angst haben, das ist unser Beruf! Kunstreiterinnen, Dompteusen und andere Zirkusartistinnen. AvivA, Berlin 2007, ISBN 978-3-932338-29-8.
 Jenny von Rahden: Le Roman de l'Ècuyère. Paris o. J.

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Hey to all you wild ones out there! Have you by chance heard of the 'Wild Ones' and the workshops they host? Started in October 2016, the team has organized close to 30 workshops all over the world, where photographers come to build their portfolio and develop skills…all while on a wild adventure! And, it just so happens that today's GORGEOUS editorial is the result of just that!
In case you're not a photographer—no worries! Today is chock full of seriously gorgeous wedding inspo in the desert. Playing with nudes, mauve and hints of rose gold, Laura at Perfectly Poised Events crafted a palette that is modern and cool, yet perfect for the desert setting.
A majority of the photos in this first part are by Peyton Rainey Photography, with a few snaps from Nicola Dixon Photography + Dawn Photo (you'll see more from them in Part 2!). Ready to head out to The Ruin Venue in the desert? Grab your boots…and perhaps a bottle of champagne, let's boogey!
To kick off the day, Double Dipped Calligraphy crafted this stunning invitation suite that is both celestial-inspired and yet earthy.
Aren't those Rue de Seine gowns from a&bé Bridal Shop dreamy?! Perfect for a desert wedding…or the beach!
Going with a sort of 'bronzed goddess' meets 'desert princess,' with a touch of Coachella-inspired style (because when in the desert, right?), Hair By Kayti + KC Witkamp created show-stopping looks!
Oooh la LOVE! The brunt orange/rose gold chairs were perfectly complemented by the blue ones from Collective Rentals. Such a gorgeous palette, no?
We adore all the rosy hues + the stark contrast of the black!
Best Day Ever Floral created subtle yet striking floral arrangements for the tables that really tied everything together, don't you think?
Holy smokes…from the gilded shoes, to the patterned dress, to his suit, that crown, and those florals—our eyes keep bouncing from one pretty thing to the next!
Pour that champagne + bring on the celebration!!
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this workshop, coming up in a couple of hours!
And…for those that were seriously inspired by this (we know we were!)—we'd love to hear what elements you'd incorporate into your big day. The gowns, the florals, the venue in the desert…or something else?? Let us know in the comments below!


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A dozen years after a great plague wipes out the majority of Earth's civilization, a group of scientists joins together to fight infectious diseases. Scholars join the training mission and learn about viruses, bacteria, pathogens and more. They play video games and take short online quizzes proving they are ready to join the official team. The initial mission starts them on a journey through a seven-part series.
Students study orienteering. In this science lesson, students study the parts of a compass and use the compass to set a bearing and follow the bearing on the compass.