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The technology may have changed, but tech-savvy consumers still watch their favourite TV shows on mobile phones at the same times as they used to watch TV, with a healthy dose taking the BBC iPlayer to bed at weekends.
The BBC, which has provided a revealing snapshot into how consumers are using BBC iPlayer on their mobiles to watch TV, found that peak time viewing is about 9.30pm.
The prime time period for evening mobile viewing runs from about 7.30pm to 11pm across the week, a similar pattern to the viewing habits of people watching on a television. The BBC is keen to learn more about the trend and is contemplating research into the pattern. The corporation also found that mobile TV watching is lower on Friday and Saturday evenings when the younger people are likely to be out socialising.
Weekend mornings, when users are having a lie-in, have also proved to be a hit for the iPlayer on mobiles with a significant bump in viewing between 7am and 10am. The BBC said that, overall, Sunday is the most popular day for watching catch-up TV on mobiles.
The BBC did not provide any figures on how many shows are being viewed by mobile. Numbers are thought to be relatively small, but growth is expected to be high as the iPlayer has jumped from being available on four to 22 devices in a year.
The BBC also revealed that Top Gear was the most watched TV programme of the year on the BBC iPlayer, based on figures to 13 December. Viewers used the device on computers, on Virgin Media's TV service and on the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. There were a record 1.67m views of the first episode of the 13th series of the hit BBC2 show on the iPlayer. Of the top 20 TV shows it is notable that BNP leader Nick Griffin's appearance on Question Time prompted huge catch-up viewing. It ranked fourth with almost 1 million views.
The second day of the fifth Test of England's gripping Ashes win over Australia at the Oval, broadcast by 5 Live's Test Match Special, was the most popular radio show online. The show was listened to 183,000 times on the radio catch-up service.


Sustainable and natural agricultural policies put forward by the Greens and animal rights activists are focussed on ending all commercial farming, according to the Pastoralists and Graziers Association (PGA).
PGA President Rob Gillam said that recent calls by Animals Liberation Australia to seek a review of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act exemptions for on-farm surgical operations such as mulesing, castration and tail docking, and support by the Greens for legislation recognising the rights of farm animals as sentient beings shows that the true agenda of animal welfare activists is an end to all commercial farming.
"The Green animal welfare agenda includes the phasing out of all intensive meat, dairy and egg production and the immediate end to livestock exports under the guise that it will reduce pain and suffering will only serve to put an end to all commercial farming,' PGA President Rob Gillam said.


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Vos offers no promises that Assembly will act on juvenile corrections reforms
January 16, 2018 By Andrew Beckett
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Governor Scott Walker's call for lawmakers to act quickly on juvenile corrections reforms received a tepid response Tuesday from Republican leaders in the state Assembly.
The governor wants lawmakers to pass legislation before the session ends that would start the process of closing the state's youth prison in Lincoln County and move offenders to smaller regional facilities. The request comes after Walker faced criticism from Democrats for initially saying he would delay action on the issue until the next state budget – after he faces reelection.
Asked by reporters about whether the Assembly would act on the issue before the session ends this spring, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said his members share the same goal as the governor, but added his chamber may look at other ways to get there. "There are other options out there besides just having…a model that was state run," Vos said. "There are other possible innovations which would hopefully accomplish the same goals, perhaps even at a lower cost and with better outcomes."
Assembly Republicans are working on a proposal that could shift more responsibility for juvenile corrections to the local level. No bill has been introduced yet.
Vos said he would like to see action on the issue this session, but there needs to be a plan first that has the support of both chambers. "If we're able to do it by the end of the session, that would be our goal," he said. "But I'm also not going to set that as a hard, fast deadline if we don't have the right plan."
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Man Hilariously Photoshops Himself into Kendall Jenner's Photos as Her "Fraternal Twin"
The Kardashian/Jenner family is a big clan filled with beautiful women, but have you ever heard of Kirby Jenner? Having been left out of the spotlight all his life, Kirby's finally getting a chance to shine just like his "fraternal twin" Kendall Jenner. Of course, the mustachioed funnyman isn't actually a Jenner. While "Kirby" is merely an alias, he does a terrific job of photoshopping himself into Kendall's popular Instagram and editorial photos to make us all believe he's living the life of a glamorous model—which isn't always as realistic as it seems.
Clearly, Kirby keeps the act up, even in interviews. To see what Kendall and her "brother" are up to, you can follow Kirby on Instagram.


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Missing Crosswalks on Busy Bronx Avenue Spur Safety Concerns
By Ese Olumhense@essayolumhense
Traffic zooms past an unmarked crosswalk on Morris Park Avenue in The Bronx, June 21, 2019. Photo: Ese Olumhense/THE CITY
It's known as one of the busier and more dangerous strips of roadway in The Bronx. So why has part of Morris Park Avenue gone largely without key road markings, like crosswalks and other road lines, for more than two months?
Councilmember Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx) has been asking since May 3, when a State Supreme Court judge imposed a temporary restraining order to block the thoroughfare's reconfiguration by the city Department of Transportation.
Gjonaj joined as a plaintiff in the case, vying to stop DOT's proposed "road diet": left-turn lanes, a median zone and other engineering moves intended to more tightly control traffic and discourage speeding.
Now, with the Morris Park Avenue layout in limbo, part of a prime commercial strip in Gjonaj's district is left with more hazards than before. Crews already had repaved about a half mile of the strip before the judge's decision, covering existing crosswalks and lane lines in the process.
On Friday, Gjonaj fired off a letter to the city's Law Department, demanding that transportation officials restore the road markings.
"DOT has created a dangerous environment and conditions for motorists and pedestrians," Gjonaj wrote. "Due to the DOT's lack of action, each day, drivers and pedestrians that use Morris Park Avenue are and will continue to be placed in danger because of unmarked roadways."
As of Friday, many of the missing markings had not been replaced — almost nine weeks after they were removed, and seven weeks after the DOT lawyers contacted lawyers for the plaintiffs to discuss restoring the lines that had been there before, according to Gjonaj.
"If DOT really cares about the safety of pedestrians and motorists, they should at least put back the road markings," said Gjonaj. "There are complete crosswalks that are missing."
And if the residents of Morris Park can't get a "good answer" from DOT on why the streets have no markings, Gjonaj said, then "somebody needs to go."
'We Will Fight This'
In an email, a DOT spokesperson blamed the lawsuit for the lack of street markings.
The agency completed repaving on Morris Park Avenue from White Plains Road to Bronxdale Avenue on April 23, the spokesperson, Alana Morales, said in an email to THE CITY. Workers laid down a temporary yellow double line down the center of the roadway on May 6, she added.
But the judge's order, she noted, halted the rest of the work. By filing the case, Gjonaj and his fellow paintoffs "have stopped DOT from enhancing the safety of the corridor," Morales wrote. "We will fight this in court and expect to prevail."
On Monday, a department spokesperson stated that lane markings and crosswalks will be restored this week.
THE CITY observed multiple drivers speeding on the half-mile strip Friday evening. Area residents said the crosswalks were badly needed.
"Of course they should have the crosswalks," said 83-year-old Arthur Bier, fresh from grocery shopping.
"It took them forever to put down the (center yellow) lines," he added, gesturing toward the intersection of Morris Park and Wallace Avenues, not far from where he's lived for 40 years.
Mary Jane Medina and her boyfriend, Noel Betancourt, both 19, agreed new crosswalks are a must, especially with the advent of summer — and more children on the streets.
"It's very, very important to have at least the crosswalks," Medina said as the couple dined at Primavera Pizza on Friday.
Plan Includes Bike Lane
The road diet, as proposed, would divide the existing east and west-bound travel and parking lanes, each 30 feet wide, into four pieces each: nine feet for parking only, five feet for a bike lane, 11 feet for vehicles and 10 feet, shared between the two sides, for a dedicated turning lane. Neither a bike lane nor a turning lane exist presently.
Before-and-after renderings of city plans to reconfigure Morris Park Avenue in The Bronx. Photo: NYC Department of Transportation
Gjonaj joined business owners and others in the community in heated opposition to the city's safety plan, which some said was forced upon them without opportunity for meaningful input.
According to DOT, more than 300 people, most of them in vehicles, were hurt on the strip, between Adams Street and Newport Street, from 2012 to 2016. Some 26 people were severely injured. Last August, a motorcyclist was killed at Morris Park Avenue and Van Buren Avenue.
Transportation officials have said the Morris Park Avenue proposal would minimize speeding and dangerous conditions on the roadway.
The "diet" plan has worked elsewhere in the borough, Morales said — noting a 24% decline in crashes and 54% reduction in injuries on Burke Avenue since a 2014 redesign.
Updated to reflect Department of Transportation announcement Monday that lane line and crosswalks will be restored.
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Picture postcard river to get £2m lottery cash injection
Cash to restore North York Moors river
By Janet Gleeson Reporter (Bedale)
RYE: A £2m lottery grant will help improve the river
A PICTURE postcard river is getting a £2m cash injection from the National Lottery to improve water quality and give native species a fighting chance to survive.
The River Rye stretching from the edge of the Cleveland Hills above Osmotherley through the North York Moors National Park to Hovingham along with tributaries, the rivers Seph and Riccal will get the cash injection, over the next four years.
The aim is to improve the water quality and conserve the habitats of rare and threatened species such as the rare and mysterious Alcathoe bat, which lives in woodland around the Rye, and the white-clawed crayfish, threatened by aggressive non native crayfish.
They will also be creating natural flood schemes to manage water levels and encouraging people to learn more and become volunteers. In total £3.4m will be invested including grants form the Moors Park Authority.
Briony Fox, Director of Conservation at the Moors Park said players of the lottery had made the grant for the Ryevitalise project possible. She added: "We are absolutely delighted with this news. The funding will allow us to work with local people, farmers and community groups to help them take ownership of the rivers, ensuring these rich ecosystems teem with life for generations to come. We'll also be creating lots of opportunities for volunteer involvement."
Lottery Heritage Fund Director David Renwick said: "Landscape and nature form the bedrock of our culture and heritage, funding it is one of the National Lottery Heritage Fund's key priorities. Communities across the UK are becoming increasingly disconnected from their natural environments and never has it been more urgent to aid nature's recovery.
"This is a fantastic scheme, built on a strong partnership that aims to revitalise the Rye's heritage by restoring large swathes of waterways in and around the North York Moors while reconnecting people to the river landscape around them so that everyone, people, wildlife, and cultural heritage, all benefit thanks to players of the National Lottery."


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When it comes to trusting politicians, don't go with your gut
In 2015, Pew found that Americans' trust in our government is dismally low, with only 19 percent of respondents saying they trust our leaders all or most of the time. A year later, it's hard to imagine things are looking much better. With less than a week to go to before Election Day and dirt on the candidates piling up at lightning speed, whom should voters trust, and how can we reverse such widespread cynicism?
Key Words: U.S. presidential election, trusting politicians
Trust Issues: Alignment of Interests, Capability, Risk Tolerance
FBI clears Clinton -- again
FBI Director James Comey told lawmakers Sunday the agency hasn't changed its opinion that Hillary Clinton should not face criminal charges after a review of new emails.
Key Words: FBI Director James Comey, Hillary Clinton
Trust Issues: Capability, Communications
Ahead of Brexit, some banks quietly shift M&A bankers to Frankfurt
Global banks are quietly building up their investment banking teams in Frankfurt as the German deals market hots up, boosting the city's chances of being one of the financial centers to benefit most from Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
Key Words: Brexit, Frankfurt, global banks
Trust Issues: Transparency, Adjustment, Capability
Israel says 'no' to Middle East peace conference in Paris
Israel on Monday formally rejected France's invitation to take part in a Middle East peace conference in Paris later this year, saying it was a distraction from the goal of direct negotiations with the Palestinians.
Key Words: Israel, Middle East, peace conference
Trust Issues: Conflict of Interests, Adjustment
China Ousts Finance Minister Lou Jiwei as Xi Jinping Turns to Allies in Surprise Reshuffle
China unexpectedly removed Lou Jiwei, its highest-profile finance minister in years, in a reshuffle of top government posts ahead of a Communist Party Congress late next year.
Key Words: China, finance minister
Trust Issues: Adjustment, Capability
Swedish prosecutor says Assange interview set for November 14
Julian Assange will be interviewed at Ecuador's London embassy on Nov. 14, Swedish prosecutors said on Monday, in a move that could end a long diplomatic deadlock that has seen the WikiLeaks founder holed up in the London residence since 2012.
Key Words: Julian Assange, Ecuador embassy
Trust Issues: Transparency, Honesty
Saudi oil shipments to Egypt halted indefinitely, Egyptian officials say
Saudi Arabia has informed Egypt that shipments of oil products expected under a $23 billion aid deal have been halted indefinitely, suggesting a deepening rift between the Arab world's richest country and its most populous.
Key Words: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, oil shipments
Trust Issues: Capability, Risk Tolerance, Situational Adjustment
Germany to Follow Up on Latest Volkswagen Emissions Findings
Germany's transport ministry said it would follow up on any findings from regulators in California on software installed on some of Volkswagen AG's Audi models though it has no fresh information from the U.S. authorities, a spokesman for the ministry said Monday.
Key Words: Germany, Volkswagen, emissions findings
Trust Issues: Risk Tolerance, Transparency
U.S. Cuts North Korea Off From Banking System
The U.S. Treasury Department said it issued a final rule that prohibits U.S. financial institutions from opening or maintaining correspondent accounts for North Korean banks, and it tells them to apply additional due diligence measures to prevent North Korean money from gaining improper access to the U.S. financial system.
Key Words: U.S., North Korea, banking system
Trust Issues: Transparency, Adjustment


During this period the moon will reach its new phase on Friday December 7th. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise during the early morning hours but successful meteor observing is still possible by simply keeping the moon out of your field of view. The estimated total hourly meteor rates for evening observers this week is near 4 as seen from mid-northern latitudes (45N) and 3 as seen from tropical southern locations (25S). For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near 25 as seen from mid-northern latitudes and 20 from the southern tropics. The actual rates will also depend on factors such as personal light and motion perception, local weather conditions, alertness and experience in watching meteor activity. Morning rates are slightly reduced during this period due to moonlight. Note that the hourly rates listed below are estimates as viewed from dark sky sites away from urban light sources. Observers viewing from urban areas will see less activity as only the brighter meteors will be visible from such locations.
The radiant (the area of the sky where meteors appear to shoot from) positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning December 1/2. These positions do not change greatly day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period. Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot outwards from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view so that the radiant lies near the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a shower member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity is not seen from radiants that are located far below the horizon. The positions below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension (celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located further west therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further down the list rise later in the night.
The December Phoenicids (PHO) are a periodic shower that rarely produces noticeable activity. The only impressive display produced so far by this shower occurred in 1956 when ZHR's were near 100. These meteors at active from December 4-6 with a peak on December 5th. The radiant at maximum is located at 01:02 (016) -45. This position lies in central Phoenix, just north of the 3rd magnitude star known as beta Phoenicis. For those viewing from the northern tropics southward, this position also lies 10 degrees northwest of the bright 1st magnitude star known as Achernar (alpha Eridani). This area of the sky is best placed as soon as evening twilight ends. These meteors are best seen from the southern hemisphere where the radiant lies much higher in the sky. For those viewing from the northern hemisphere, only those in the northern tropics have any real chance of seeing activity from this source. At only 12 km/sec. the Phoenicids produce extremely slow meteors.
The December phi Cassiopeiids (DPC) are the classical return of the Andromedids and the radiant that was active prior to the breakup of comet 3D/Biela in the 1840's. This source is active from November 28 through December 10th. Maximum activity is expected to occur on December 6th when the Earth passes closest to particles released by 3D/Biela in 1649. The expected radiant is located at 01:36 (024) +50 on the night of maximum activity. This area of the sky is located just northwest of the 4th magnitude star known as Nembus (51 Andromedae). This position is also very close to the border with Cassiopeia and in some years the radiant lies in Cassiopeia, hence the name of phi Cassiopeiids. These meteors are best seen near 2100 (9pm) Local Standard Time (LST). Meteors from the December Phi Cassiopeiids strike the atmosphere at 17km/sec., which would produce meteors of very slow velocity. Expected rates would be low away from maximum. No one exactly what to expect at maximum. Rates could be strong but the meteors may be faint and difficult to see. Therefore those viewing from urban areas may see nothing at all. At only 17 km/sec. the December phi Cassiopeiids would also produce extremely slow meteors.
The Northern Taurids (NTA) are active from a large radiant located at 05:19 (080) +29. This area of the sky is located on the Taurus/Auriga border, 2 degrees west of the 2nd magnitude star known as El Nath (beta Tauri). This position is close to the Southern Taurids so great care must be taken in separating these meteors. You must have the two radiants near the center of your field of view to properly differentiate these sources. Current rates would be 2 per hour as seen from the northern hemisphere and 1 per hour as seen from south of the equator. These meteors may be seen all night long but the radiant is best placed near midnight local standard time (LST) when it lies on the meridian and is located highest in the sky. With an entry velocity of 28 km/sec., the average Northern Taurid meteor would be of slow velocity.
The Southern Taurids (STA) are active from a large radiant centered near 05:26 (082) +22. This position lies in eastern Taurus, 2 degrees west of the 3rd magnitude star known as Tianguan (zeta Tauri). These meteors may be seen all night long but the radiant is best placed near midnight LST when it lies on the meridian and is located highest in the sky. Rates at this time should be near 1 per hour regardless of your location. With an entry velocity of 27 km/sec., the average Southern Taurid meteor would be of slow velocity.
The Monocerotids (MON) are active from November 28th through December 27th with the peak activity occurring on December 13th. The radiant is currently located at 06:09 (092) +09. This position lies in northeastern Orion, 3 degrees northeast of the 1st magnitude orange star known as Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis). This position is only 7 degrees south of the radiant of the November Orionids so care must be take to distinguish between the two. Current rates should be less than 1 per hour no matter your location. Rates at maximum may reach 2 per hour. The Monocerotids are best seen near 0100 LST when the radiant lies highest above the horizon. At 41 km/sec. the Monocerotids produce mostly meteors of medium velocity.
The November Orionids (NOO) are active from a radiant located at 06:18 (094) +16. This area of the sky lies in northeastern Orion, 4 degrees west of the 2nd magnitude star known as Alhena (gamma Geminorum). This area of the sky is best placed in the sky near 0100 LST, when it lies highest above the horizon. This stream is active from November 7 through December 17, with maximum activity occurring on November 29. Rates should be near 3 per hour no matter your location. With an entry velocity of 43 km/sec., most activity from this radiant would be of medium speed.
The Geminids (GEM) are active from December 1-22, with peak activity occurring on December 14th. This weekend the radiant is located near 06:47 (102) +34. This position lies in northern Gemini, near the spot occupied by the 4th magnitude star known as Theta Geminorum. Rates this weekend should be less than 1 no matter your location. Hourly rates should increase to near 5 by the end of this period. At 34 km/sec. the Geminids produce mostly meteors of medium velocity.
The Puppid-Velids (PUP) are a vast complex of weak radiants located in the constellations of Puppis and Vela. Visual plots and photographic studies have revealed many radiants in this area during November and December. The combined strength of these radiants can produce a ZHR of 10. Actual hourly rates will be much less unless you happen to be observing from the deep Southern Hemisphere. Activity from this source begins around December 1st. The center of this activity is currently located at 08:00 (120) -45. This position lies on the Puppis/Vela border, 4 degrees northwest of the 2nd magnitude star known as gamma Velorum. Peak rates occur near December 7. These meteors are best seen near 0300 LST when the radiant lies highest above the horizon in a dark sky. Observers located in the Southern Hemisphere have an advantage viewing this shower as the radiant will rise higher into their sky allowing more activity to be seen. Since the radiant lies low in the south for most northern hemisphere observers, meteors seen from north of the equator tend to be long in length and long-lasting. At 40 km/sec. the Puppid-Velids produce meteors of average velocity.
The Sigma Hydrids (HYD) are active from November 24 through December 21, with maximum activity occurring on December 6. The radiant is currently located at 08:07 (121) +04 , which places it in extreme eastern Canis Minor, 5 degrees east of the brilliant zero magnitude star known as Procyon (alpha Canis Minoris). These meteors are best seen near 0400 LST when the radiant lies highest above the horizon. This source is the strongest in the sky for the first week of December. Hourly rates are expected to be near 4 per hour no matter your location. With an entry velocity of 62 km/sec., most activity from this radiant would be of swift speed.
The Psi Ursa Majorids (PSU) were discovered by observers in Japan using data from SonotaCo. This shower is active from December 2-10 with maximum activity occurring on December 5th. At maximum the radiant is located at 11:16 (169) +42. This position lies in central Ursa Major, 3 degrees southeast of the third magnitude star known as Psi Ursae Majoris. This area of the sky is best placed during the last hour before dawn, when it lies highest above the horizon in a dark sky. Current rates would most likely be less than one per hour and may reach 1 per hour at maximum. Observers south of the equator would see rates less than 1 per hour due to the lower radiant elevation. At 62km/sec., the average Psi Ursa Majorid meteor would be swift.
The December Kappa Draconids (DKD) are another shower discovered in Japan by observers using data from SonotaCo. This short-lived shower is only active from December 2-7 with maximum activity occurring on December 4th. On the night of maximum the radiant will be located at 12:29 (187) +70. This position lies in extreme western Draco, close to the faint star Kappa Draconis. While the radiant lies above the horizon all night for most of the northern hemisphere, it is best placed during the last hour before dawn, when it lies highest above the horizon in a dark sky. Rates could reach 2 per hour on the morning of the 3rd. Away from that morning I would expect hourly rates of less than 1. Due to the high northerly declination of the radiant these meteors are not visible from most of the southern hemisphere. At 41km/sec., the average December Kappa Draconid meteor would be of medium velocity.
The December Sigma Virginids (DSV) was discovered by John Greaves using the data of SonotaCo. IMO video cameras confirmed that this source is active during the month of December. Peak rates occur near December 14th. The current radiant location is at 12:40 (190) +10 which places it in northern Virgo close to the position occupied by the faint star known as Rho Virginis. Current hourly rates would be less than 1 shower member no matter you location. These meteors are best seen during the last dark hour before dawn, when the radiant lies highest above the horizon in a dark sky. At 68 km/sec. the December Sigma Virginids would produce mostly swift meteors.
The December Alpha Draconids (DAD) were discovered by the Japanese observers using data from SonotaCo and is active from November 30-December 15. They are predicted to peak on December 8th from a radiant located at 13:38 (205) +58. This position actually lies in northeastern Ursa Major, 4 degrees northeast of the second magnitude star known as Mizar (zeta Ursae Majoris). These meteors are best seen during the last dark hour before dawn, when the radiant lies highest above the horizon in a dark sky. This shower is not well seen from the southern hemisphere. Current rates would most likely be near 1 per hour as seen from the northern hemisphere. Observers south of the equator would see rates less than 1 per hour due to the lower radiant elevation.
As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) one would expect to see approximately 10 sporadic meteors per hour during the last hour before dawn as seen from rural observing sites. Evening rates would be near 3 per hour. As seen from the tropical southern latitudes (25S), morning rates would be near 7 per hour as seen from rural observing sites and 2 per hour during the evening hours. Locations between these two extremes would see activity between the listed figures. Morning rates are slightly reduced by moonlight during this period.
Is there a predicted UTC time for the phi-cassiopeiids outburst around the 6th Dec?
Unfortunately only the date was listed in the article. I would advise you to keep watching after the 6th (for at least a night or two) as the article is 5 years old and may be off by a night or two.


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Quiz: Are You a Rocket Man? The Ultimate Elton John Quiz: HowStuffWorks
Are You a Rocket Man? The Ultimate Elton John Quiz
By: William J. Wright
Image: Elton John/MCA/DJM
The phrase "larger-than-life" doesn't begin to describe Elton John. Born Reginald Dwight in Middlesex, England, he grew up hooked on early rock 'n' roll. Finding inspiration in the music of performers like Elvis Presley and Little Richard, the self-described "fat boy from nowhere," found both purpose and passion in music. As a young man, he came alive behind the piano with a natural gift for composition and a singing voice that could melt hearts with its sensitivity or melt faces with its ferocity.
Although many singer-songwriters of his generation were content to play the part of understated, "serious" musicians, sedately strumming their guitars, John was a rocker at heart with a wicked sense of humor and a glam-infused style to match. With his rhinestone-encrusted spectacles and outlandish outfits, he could give even KISS a run for their money.
The ensuing decades have found a less-outlandish Elton John not only continuing to make hits but also becoming an activist championing the fight against AIDS. With the recent publication of his memoirs and the release of the biopic "Rocketman," Elton continues to fascinate, captivate and entertain us.
In this quiz, we'll look at the man and his music — the songs that have become part of the soundtrack of our lives. If you're an Elton John fan, this one's for you!
MCA/DJM
Which deceased celebrity is the subject of the 1973 single "Candle in the Wind"?
"Candle in the Wind," a tribute to the troubled life of actress Marilyn Monroe, first appeared on the 1973 album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." It was released as a single in the United Kingdom where it charted at number 11. A stripped-down live version recorded in Australia was a hit for Elton in 1986.
Rocket/MCA
Elton John and Kiki Dee recorded this pop-infused lovesong in 1976. Can you name this single?
"That's What Friends Are For"
"True Love"
"Don't Go Breaking My Heart"
"Through the Storm"
Elton John and Bernie Taupin originally intended to have Dusty Springfield sing on "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," but withdrew their offer when Springfield fell ill. The songwriting duo recruited soulful Brit songstress Kiki Dee, resulting in Elton John's first number-one hit in the United Kingdom.
Wiki Commons by Mustafa Doğan Özçelik
Can you name the rocking Elton John anthem that contains the lines "I'm a juvenile product of the working class / Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass"?
"Crocodile Rock"
"Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting"
"Burn Down the Mission"
"Ballad of a Well-Known Gun"
With its sneering vocals, wild guitar and piano-driven riffs, "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" is Elton John's hardest-rocking song. A fist-pumping ode to switchblades, motorbikes and barroom brawls, this single from "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" approaches punk rock in intensity.
Uni/BBC2
Which Elton John favorite contains the lyrics "Piano man he makes his stand / In the auditorium"?
"Something About the Way You Look Tonight"
"I'm Still Standing"
"Love Me Again"
"Tiny Dancer"
Although it failed to crack the top ten in 1972, "Tiny Dancer," from Elton John's fourth studio album, "Madman Across the Water," has become one of the musician's best-loved songs. Featured in the 2000 film "Almost Famous," the song was finally certified gold in 2005 and triple platinum in 2018.
DJM/MCA
What's the title of Elton's 1973 yuletide classic?
"Wonderful Christmas Time"
"Merry X-Mas Everybody"
"Father Christmas"
"Step Into Christmas"
Elton John put an indelible mark on the holiday season in 1973 with his infectiously upbeat Christmas tune "Step Into Christmas." Reaching number one on the "Billboard" Christmas singles chart the year it was released, the song remains a beloved seasonal staple.
Wiki Commons by Jørund Føreland Pedersen
Which Elton John song are these lyrics from: "I'm not a present for your friends to open / This boy's too young to be singing the blues"?
"Someone Saved My Life Tonight"
"Levon"
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
"Teacher I Need You"
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," from the 1973 double album of the same name, is one of Elton John's most beautiful ballads. The lyrics, written by John's longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin, use imagery from "The Wizard of Oz" as a metaphor for longing for a simpler life.
In 1995, Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice won an Oscar for Best Original Song for this tune from "The Lion King." Can you name it?
"The Circle of Life"
"I Just Can't Wait to Be King"
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
"Hakuna Matata"
1995 was a banner year for Walt Disney's animated feature, "The Lion King." Three songs from its soundtrack by Elton John and Tim Rice were nominated for Best Original Song: "Circle of Life," "Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," which ultimately took the Oscar.
Uni/DJM
Which song did Elton John and Bernie Taupin rework as a tribute to the late Princess Diana in 1997?
"Your Song"
"Candle in the Wind"
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"
After Princess Diana died in a car crash, Elton John and Bernie Taupin rewrote "Candle in the Wind" as a tribute to the fallen royal. The ensuing single "Candle in the Wind '97," beginning with the lyrics "Goodbye England's Rose," is the second-biggest-selling single in history.
Virgin EMI/Interscope
Can you name the 2019 song that's a duet with the real Elton and his onscreen counterpart from the film "Rocketman"?
"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again"
"Wonderful Crazy Night"
"Guilty Pleasure"
"I've Got 2 Wings"
"Rocketman" features 21 of Elton John's hits performed by Taron Egerton who portrays him in the film. However, the "reel" Elton meets the real Elton for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again." Written and composed by Bernie Taupin and Elton John, the song is a triumphant capper to an inspiring story.
Geffen/Rocket
This triumphant Elton John tune from 1983 had a colorful video that made the singer-songwriter a force on MTV. What's its title?
"Kiss the Bride"
"I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That"
"Who Wears These Shoes"
1983 saw Elton John returning to form after a series of underperforming albums. John's album "Too Low For Zero," with its single, "I'm Still Standing," was a victory lap for a rock survivor. With a colorful video shot on the French Riviera, the song proved Elton was ready for the '80s.
Wiki Commons by Raph_PH
What happens to Suzie in the nostalgic hit "Crocodile Rock"?
Suzie runs off with some foreign guy.
She gets a job selling cartoon balloons in town.
Suzie leaves for Spain.
She goes to Philadelphia to find her freedom.
"Crocodile Rock" is an enduring, upbeat hit from Elton John's 1973 album, "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player." In the song, the first-person protagonist is reminiscing about the early days of rock 'n' roll and his girlfriend Suzie, who "left us for some foreign guy."
Wiki Commons by Ernst Vikne
In the song "Levon," who "has a son today"?
Alvin Tostig
"Levon," from the "Madman Across the Water" album, is a multigenerational slice of life. Touching on themes of disaffection between fathers and sons, Bernie Taupin's freeform lyrics allow for multiple interpretations. But, who is Alvin Tostig? Only Bernie Taupin knows.
Uni/DJM/BBC
Which song was Elton John's first hit?
"Take Me to the Pilot"
"Border Song"
"I Need You To Turn To"
Elton John's self-titled second album, his first release in the United States, produced his first hit establishing him as a worldwide phenomenon. Released as the B-side of "Take Me to the Pilot," "Your Song" caught on with radio disc jockeys and listeners who made it John's first top-ten hit.
What's the title of Elton John's 2019 autobiography?
"Rocketman"
"Me"
"Love is the Cure"
"Sir Elton"
2019 saw the publication of Elton John's long-awaited autobiography "Me." A candid account of his life in his own words, "Me" recounts the musician's often tumultuous life, struggles with addiction and journey to recovery.
Which song is Elton's tribute to his friend, tennis champ Billie Jean King?
"Skyline Pigeon"
"Philadelphia Freedom"
"Believe"
"Island Girl"
"Philadelphia Freedom" was a hit for Elton John in 1975. Although Taupin's lyrics don't directly reference tennis, it was written as a salute to Elton's friend, tennis icon Billie Jean King and her team, the Philadelphia Freedoms. For decades, John and King have collaborated on philanthropic causes.
Elton John's 1982 single "Empty Garden" is a tribute to which fallen musical icon?
"Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)" is Elton John's tribute to his good friend and occasional partner in music John Lennon. The former Beatle was murdered outside his New York City residence on December 8, 1980.
Although he's best known for his original compositions with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, Elton John had a number one hit in 1974 with a Beatles tune. Can you name it?
"Hey Jude"
"Yesterday"
"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
"Only a Northern Song"
Elton John teamed with John Lennon in 1974 for a cover of the psychedelic Beatles hit "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." Lennon, credited as Dr. Winston O'Boogie, provides backing vocals and guitars on the single.
Elton John's middle name is seemingly a nod to Greek mythology. What is it?
The electrifying performer we know and love as Elton John began life as Reginald Dwight. Taking the names of two of his bandmates, Elton Dean and John Baldry, Dwight became Elton John. His chosen middle name is Hercules, after the horse from the sitcom "Steptoe and Son" rather than the Greek myth.
MCA/DJM/Rocket/Phonogram
Appearing on the album "Caribou," Elton considers this jaunty jab at his outrageous persona his theme song. Can you name this song?
"The Bitch is Back"
"Stinker"
"Grimsby"
"You're So Static"
Elton John's 1974 album "Caribou" kicks off with one of his hardest-rocking signature numbers, "The Bitch is Back." A wry crack at John's lifestyle and the absurdity of celebrity, the song was suggested by Bernie Taupin's wife, who would often comment "the bitch is back" if Elton was in a foul mood.
In his historic 1980 Central Park concert, Elton John played an encore dressed as which iconic Disney character?
For much of his career, Elton John was as known for his wild stage attire as for his musical talent. However, by 1980 he had trended to more sedate outfits. Needless to say, he took a Central Park crowd of 400,000 fans by surprise when he hit the stage dressed in a Bob Mackie-designed Donald Duck suit.
Which word is missing from these lyrics: "Oh but they're weird and they're wonderful / Oh Bennie she's really _____"?
With her electric boots and mohair suit, we all know that Bennie from Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" is really keen. Capturing the glitz and madness of the '70s music scene, the song, about a fictional band and its outlandish singer, evokes the imagery of glam rockers like T-Rex and David Bowie.
What song does Elton John perform in the film version of The Who's "Tommy"?
"Eyesight to the Blind"
"Acid Queen"
"I'm Free"
"Pinball Wizard"
In the 1975 film adaptation of The Who's rock opera "Tommy," Elton John appears as the Local Lad, a pinball champion defeated by the eponymous Tommy Walker (Roger Daltrey). John gives a rousing performance of "Pinball Wizard" in enormous platform boots.
Which word is missing from these lyrics: "Take me to the pilot / Lead me through the _____"?
Seemingly nonsensical, Elton John's raucous "Take Me to the Pilot" is a fine example of lyricist Bernie Taupin having fun with words. Taupin himself has stated he's not sure what the song is about. Nevertheless, "Take Me to the Pilot" is a rocking staple of Elton's live shows.
Can you name the song that contains these lyrics: "It's a sad sad situation / And it's getting more and more absurd"?
"Sad Songs (Say so Much)"
"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word"
"A Word in Spanish"
"Daniel"
"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" is a top-20 single from Elton John's 1976 album "Blue Moves." A mournful, tearjerker of a ballad, it has been frequently covered by a variety of artists, with styles as diverse as Frank Sinatra and Mary J. Blige.
Elton John composed the music for a 2005 stage play about a kid who was born to boogie. Can you name it?
"All Shook Up"
"Billy Elliot: The Musical"
"In My Life"
"Lennon"
"Billy Elliot: The Musical" is a stage adaptation of the popular 2000 film directed by Stephen Daldry. Elton John composed the music for the play, with the film's screenwriter, Lee Hall, providing the book and lyrics.
Columbia/Epic
Elton John revisited his 1974 hit "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" in 1991 in a duet with which singer?
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" first appeared on Elton John's 1974 album "Caribou," going to number two on the "Billboard" Hot 100. In 1991, John teamed with former Wham! frontman George Michael for a live version, recorded at London's Wembley Arena on the final date of Michael's "Cover to Cover" tour.
Rocket/Geffen
Which "blue" Elton John song features Stevie Wonder on harmonica?
"Blue Eyes"
"Blues for Baby and Me"
"I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues"
"Young Man's Blues"
Elton John's melancholy hit "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" was the second single from Elton John's 1983 comeback album, "Too Low For Zero." Another hit for the songwriting duo of Taupin and John, the song featured music legend Stevie Wonder on harmonica.
Do you remember which song from Elton John's 1985 album "Ice on Fire" is a lament to a forbidden love during the Cold War?
"Nikita"
"Cry to Heaven"
"Shoot Down the Moon"
"Tell Me What the Papers Say"
In the song "Nikita," a hit from the album "Ice on Fire," Elton sings of an infatuation with a Soviet border guard, lamenting that they can never fall in love. Director Ken Russell shot a popular video for "Nikita," featuring John and actress Anya Major in a dramatic interpretation of the song.
This '80s Elton John hit begins with these lyrics: "I've always said that one's enough to love / Now I hear you're bragging one is not enough." Can you name it?
"Nobody Wins"
"Heartache All Over the World
"I Don't Wanna Go on With You Like That," from 1988's "Reg Strikes Back," was Elton John's highest-charting hit of the decade. An upbeat song of defiance, "I Don't Wanna" tackles themes of infidelity and romantic exclusivity with typical John and Taupin aplomb.
ITV/Capitol/Mercury
Elton John finally had a number-one solo hit in his native United Kingdom with this song about "two hearts living in two separate worlds." Can you name it?
"Healing Hands"
"Amazes Me"
"Whispers"
"Sacrifice"
"Sacrifice," from the album "Sleeping With the Past," is perhaps the best John/Taupin composition of the '80s. Although it failed to crack the U.K. top 40 in 1989, English DJs reignited interest in the ballad, sparking a 1990 re-release. The song went to number one, a first for John as a solo act.
Can you name the English guitar hero who appears with Elton John on the 1992 song "Runaway Train"?
Legendary British bluesman Eric Clapton lends both his formidable guitar skills and voice to the song "Runaway Train" from Elton John's 1992 album "The One." This pairing of English musical giants also appears on the soundtrack to Richard Donner's "Lethal Weapon 3."
MCA Records/The Rocket Record Company
With whom did Elton John re-record his '70s hit "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" in 1994?
In 1994, Elton John scored a dance hit when he revisited his 1976 single "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with drag performer, singer and TV personality RuPaul. Elton has also performed the hit he originally sang with Kiki Dee with Miss Piggy, Minnie Mouse and The Spice Girls.
Which Elton John album inspired a popular pinball machine in the '70s?
"Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player"
"Tumbleweed Connection"
"Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy"
Coinciding with the release of 1976's "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy," game manufacturer Bally released an official Elton John "Captain Fantastic" pinball table. Instead of the album art, the table featured Elton in his "Pinball Wizard" outfit from "Tommy."
Can you name the rocker who had a top 40 hit with a cover of Elton John's "Levon" in 1992?
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi had a modest hit with his 1991 rendition of "Levon." The cover of Elton John's 1971 song was Bon Jovi's contribution to the tribute album "Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin." Bon Jovi's earnest take on "Levon" peaked at number 27 in January 1992.
Walt Disney/Mercury
Which actor from a celebrated '60s sci-fi TV show did a bizarre spoken-word version of Elton John's "Rocket Man" at the 1978 Saturn Awards?
Bill Mumy
Stefan Arngrim
In a clip from the 1978 Saturn Awards that has become a cult sensation, William Shatner, best known as "Star Trek's" Captain James T. Kirk, performs a bizarre-but-poignant spoken-word rendition of "Rocket Man." The performance is introduced by none other than songwriter Bernie Taupin.
Who Sang It: Elton John or Billy Joel?
Which "Batman" Character Are You?
Can You Name These Male '70s Bands and Artists From an Image?
What Movie Do These Shoes Belong To?
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Tick Off the Video Games You've Played and We'll Guess Your Age
Which Anime Character Should You Cosplay?
Who's Your Marvel Dad?


Travel Details: Are you looking for a true adventure?
Are you looking for a true adventure?
All people are not the same. A dreamy vacation for someone may mean an extended stay in a luxury hotel, while for another a safari in the heart of the jungle is what he dreams for.
Put above all your personal safety. The adventure is good when you are safe!
Choose carefully where to go, where to stay and who will be your local guide! A well organized adventure carries much less risk than a draft designed trip!
Learn in advance as much as you can about the area you will visit! The more prepared you go, the fewer surprises you get!
Finally, try as many new experiences as you can tolerate! If you find that some things may be difficult for you, leave them for the future!


If your business isn't ADA-compliant — it ought to be.
Several La Jolla merchants were not and have been called on it. It cost them dearly both in time and money.
Mitch's Surf Shop and a handful of other Village businesses acted recently to become ADA compliant in the wake of an enforcement sweep initiated by a disabled activist.
More than a year ago, Theodore Pinnock, a disabled attorney with a reputation for conducting unannounced ADA-compliance sweeps, paid a visit to La Jolla citing at least two businesses, WindanSea Veterinary Clinic at 6911 La Jolla Blvd. and Kathleen Buoymaster Inc., an interior design studio at 6933 La Jolla Blvd., for being non-ADA compliant.
Mitch's at 631 Pearl St. was closed Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 to install a wheelchair ramp, and for parking lot reconstruction to provide disabled parking space to accommodate vans and other large vehicles in front of the shop.
Signed into law in 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a wide-ranging measure intended to make facilities more accessible to people with disabilities. The act has typically led public and private entities to install curb ramps, rails in restrooms, etc.
Vanderbilt said the modifications made by Mitch's as a result of the lawsuit benefit both the disabled and business communities.
Attorney James O'Neil, who represented Mitch's Surf Shop, doesn't dispute the wisdom or mandate of the ADA Act. But takes issue with how it's being applied and enforced.
Because ADA-accessibility laws apply to commercial property owners as well as businesses, Vandeveld cautioned people shouldn't wait until they're sued to provide disabled access to their facilities.


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HomeAwardsThe Importance of the IAWTV Awards
By H Tv
Why do the IAWTV Awards matter? The answer to that has been the reason I, along with IAWTV Vice Chairman Sandra Payne, have formed this hardworking two-woman band and taken on this full time, volunteer gig to bring them back in 2017.
Please note that our submissions are open now and will close August 15th. The 5th IAWTV Awards will be held in Los Angeles at the Skirball Cultural Center on October 4th. You can submit via Film Freeway. So go submit! https://filmfreeway.com/festival/IAWTVAwards
The Importance Of IAWTV Awards
Now that all that business is out of the way, lets get back to the question at hand. For the benefit of easy reading and because everyone loves a list, I will answer this question with three simple reasons:
1. Because the independent voice matters and it's critical that it's recognized.
I joined the IAWTV from its inception in 2009 and have always thought of it as an important organization formed to create community and support the independent spirit of the web series. When the vote came in to create our own awards show, many were against the idea, including me. But now that the landscape has changed I realize how important the IAWTV Awards are to bring visibility to shows that struggle to get noticed. The IAWTV Awards was named by Variety as the Web Emmys and we're happy to carry that nickname. Yes, the Emmys has expanded to short form which I think is an amazing achievement for the web world, but independents aren't entering the Emmys in large numbers, mainly because of the cost of entry. In the end, there are a lot more digital studio-supported shows entering (and promoting to get the vote) than independents. We are the award show for the independent TV creators out there. We're proud that creators have credited the IAWTV with launching Hollywood careers. Julian De Zotti, co-creator of "Whatever Linda" said, "Winning an IAWTV Award opened the door to our development deal with The Mark Gordon Company to turn our series into an hour-long TV show."
It's critical for the independent voice to stay relevant in the world of web series that is now slowly closing its doors to independents. The new popularity of web series and the platforms that house them wouldn't be in existence without the independents that took the chance — and continue to take chances — on this medium that now is old enough to have history but still young enough to cause a ruckus.
2. Short form series, in both narrative and non-scripted, need an awards show that champions its achievements as independent television.
For many years all independent video has been thrown into one basket. A dramatic scripted series is examined right next to a YouTube Influencer video, right next to cat videos, which is alongside a "how to" video. Which one of these videos do you think loses the numbers game? But not all video is created for the same reason and looking at views is not the only means to weigh the value of a video. Although scripted series generally bring in less of the web video views, they have a unique ability to generate new views and dedicated fans over a longer period of time unlike the other types of videos thrown into the web video basket. They also have the ability to launch careers into scripted television more than any other video variety. In short, independent television has a longer reach into other avenues and cannot be judged on its daily view count alone. But with lower daily visibility comes the need for other ways to get the best of the best out to the masses and the IAWTV awards offers that visibility.
3. Sense of community and support has value beyond measurement.
Coming from independent film, the only time I caught even a glimpse of community is when I went on the film festival circuit. But even at that, it felt limited to a hang at an after party and maybe a couple of emails after. When I jumped into the web series world in 2008, I instantly understood what community can be and how it could fuel that desire to continue to create. Going out to web events has always been like going out and seeing your friends. More importantly, seeing your friends champion your work and having the ability to champion theirs builds an important network of creative contacts that remains unmatched in any other entertainment community. We have to preserve that and hang onto it. Today, some of my best friends come from my connection to the web community. Some of the early web series creators have gone on to bigger positions in the TV and digital world but are still reachable and are still fans of the web, many of whom we highlighted last awards show with our pioneer segments. You can watch the segments here: https://youtu.be/Jv1zyzreu14
Those segments highlight this community in the best way. It not only shows the success you can achieve by working in web series, it shows we have history. And maybe more importantly, it shows what the web world means to us and how supportive we are of one another. Join us at http://www.iawtv.org/! We're here for you.
Tina Cesa Ward is the Chair of the International Academy of Web TV and an Executive Committee member of The Caucus of Producers, Writers, and Directors. The IAWTV is now a division of The Caucus. Ward was also the Co-Executive Producer, Co-Writer (along with Susan Miller) and Director of the series "Anyone But Me" which has over 50 million views and is available on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Fullscreen and YouTube. Her other series work includes "Producing Juliet", "Good People in Love" and "Bestsellers." She is the recipient of the first Writers Guild Award for New Media (along with Susan Miller) and has three IAWTV Awards for writing and directing. DJ Hustle
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With the 2nd chapter now finished, I'll start work on the next race, the Pacific Grand Prix, this week. This race sees the Grand Prix circus on a new track, the TI Circuit in Aida, Japan. Senna and Schumacher renew their rivalry for the 1994 F1 title.
I did the research necessary for this chapter earlier this month, together with the San Marino GP, so I reckon I'll finish this 3rd chapter of The Encounter Down Under some time next week. I'll keep you posted.


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Single Port VDSL2 Line Driver with Shutdown AD8398A
Voltage feedback Wide output swing 18.4 V p-p differential, RLOAD, DIFF = 20  from 12 V supply High output current Linear output current of 450 mA peak Low distortion -65 dBc for Profile 8b @ 20.4 dBm -55 dBc for Profile 17a @ 14.5 dBm High speed 85 MHz bandwidth (AV DIFF = 5)
16 OUT A 15 NC 13 OUT B 14 VCC
NC 1 -IN A 2 +IN A 3 GND 4
PD0 8 VEE 7
 +  +
12 NC 11 -IN B 10 +IN B 9 PD1
NC 5 NC 6
NC = NO CONNECT
ADSL2+/VDSL2 CO/CPE line drivers PLC line drivers Consumer xDSL modems Twisted pair line drivers
Figure 1. Thermally Enhanced, 4 mm × 4 mm, 16-Lead LFCSP_WQ
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
1/2 TIP
AD8398A
VMID*
*VMID = VCC + VEE 2
Figure 2. Typical VDSL2 Application
The AD8398A comprises two high speed, voltage feedback operational amplifiers. When configured as a differential line driver, the AD8398A is an ideal choice for ADSL2+, VDSL2, and power line communications (PLC) applications. It has high output current, high bandwidth, and fast slew rate, combined with exceptional multitone power ratio (MTPR) and commonmode stability. The AD8398A is available in a thermally enhanced 4 mm × 4 mm, 16-lead LFCSP. The AD8398A incorporates power management functionality via two CMOS-compatible control pins, PD0 and PD1. These pins select one of four operating modes: full power, medium power, low power, or complete power-down. In the power-down mode, the quiescent current drops to 0.7 mA. The AD8398A operates in the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Rev. D
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AD8398A TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1  Applications....................................................................................... 1  Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1  Typical Application Diagram .......................................................... 1  General Description ......................................................................... 1  Revision History ............................................................................... 2  Specifications..................................................................................... 3  Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 4  Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 4  Maximum Power Dissipation ..................................................... 4  ESD Caution.................................................................................. 4  Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 5  Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................6  Applications Information .................................................................8  Power Control Modes of Operation ...........................................8  Exposed Thermal Pad Connections ...........................................8  Power Supply Bypassing ...............................................................8  Board Layout..................................................................................8  Multitone Power Ratio..................................................................9  Lightning and AC Power Fault ....................................................9  Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 10  Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 10
9/10--Rev. C to Rev. D Change to General Description Section ........................................ 1 3/10--Rev. B to Rev. C Changes to Figure 14........................................................................ 9 12/09--Rev. A to Rev. B Changes to Figure 13, Figure 14, and Figure 15 ........................... 9 10/09--Rev. Sp0 to Rev. A Changed RLOAD to RLOAD, Diff Throughout........................................ 1 Changes to DC Performance, Differential Input Offset Voltage Parameter, Table 1 .............................................................. 3 Changes to Figure 4.......................................................................... 5 Changes to Figure 8 and Figure 9................................................... 6 Changes to Exposed Thermal Pad Connections Section............ 8 11/08--Revision Sp0: Initial Version
Rev. D | Page 2 of 12
AD8398A SPECIFICATIONS
VS = 12 V, ±6 V at TA = 25°C, AV DIFF = 5, RLOAD, DIFF = 20 , PD1 = 0, PD0 = 0, unless otherwise noted. Table 1.
Parameter DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE -3 dB Bandwidth Test Conditions/Comments AV DIFF = 5, VOUT = 2 V peak, measured differentially PD1 = 0, PD0 = 0 PD1 = 0, PD0 = 1 PD1 = 1, PD0 = 0 VOUT = 4 V peak, measured differentially Profile 8b at 20.4 dBm in VDSL2 application Profile 17a at 14.5 dBm in VDSL2 application PD1 = 1, PD0 = 1 f = 100 kHz f = 100 kHz f = 100 kHz in VDSL2 application -2 Min Typ Max Unit
Slew Rate NOISE/DISTORTION PERFORMANCE MTPR Off Isolation Input Voltage Noise Input Current Noise Differential Output Voltage Noise DC PERFORMANCE Differential Input Offset Voltage Input Offset Voltage Input Bias Current Open-Loop Gain Common-Mode Rejection INPUT CHARACTERISTICS Input Resistance OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS Differential Swing Linear Peak Output Current POWER SUPPLY Operating Range Supply Current
85 85 75 600 -65 -55 -80 4.8 0.9 120 ±0.1 16 0.5 63 -100 1.9 17.6 18.4 450 ±6 12 33.2 22.9 13.3 0.7 -94 0.8 2 15 6 60 600 +2 55 1 -74
MHz MHz MHz V/s dBc dBc dBc nV/Hz pA/Hz nV/Hz mV mV A dB dB M V p-p mA peak V V mA mA mA mA dB V V A A s s
Measured differentially f < 100 kHz
VDSL2 at 20.4 dBm, MTPR = -65 dBc Dual supply Single supply PD1 = 0, PD0 = 0 PD1 = 0, PD0 = 1 PD1 = 1, PD0 = 0 PD1 = 1, PD0 = 1 Measured differentially Referenced to GND Referenced to GND PD1, PD0 = 0 V PD1, PD0 = 3 V PD1, PD0 = (1, 1) - (0, 0) PD1, PD0 = (0, 0) - (1, 1)
Power Supply Rejection POWER-DOWN PINS PD1, PD0 VIL PD1, PD0 VIH PD1, PD0 Bias Current Enable Time Disable Time
37 25.5 14.5 1.1 -74
AD8398A ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter Power Supplies (VCC - VEE) Power Dissipation Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) Junction Temperature Rating 13.2 V (TJ MAX - TA)/JA -65°C to +125°C -40°C to +85°C 300°C 150°C
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION
The maximum safe power dissipation for the AD8398A is limited by its junction temperature (TJ) on the die. The maximum safe TJ of plastic encapsulated devices, as determined by the glass transition temperature of the plastic, is 150°C. Temporarily exceeding this limit may cause a shift in the parametric performance due to a change in the stresses exerted on the die by the package. Exceeding this limit for an extended period can result in device failure. Figure 3 shows the maximum safe power dissipation in the package vs. the ambient temperature for the 16-lead LFCSP_WQ on a 4-layer board with six vias connecting the exposed pad to the GND plane layer.
6 TJ = 150°C
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION (W)
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
THERMAL RESISTANCE
JA is specified with the device soldered on a JEDEC circuit board and the thermal pad connected to the GND plane layer using six vias. Table 3. Thermal Resistance
Package Type 16-Lead LFCSP_WQ JA 35.6 Unit °C/W
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 3. Maximum Safe Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature, 4-Layer JEDEC Board with Six Thermal Vias
ESD CAUTION
0 40 30 20 10
AD8398A PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
16 OUT A 14 VCC 15 NC 13 OUT B
PD0 8 NC 5 NC 6 VEE 7
12 NC
11 -IN B 10 +IN B 9 PD1
TOP VIEW (Not to Scale) NOTES 1. NC = NO CONNECT 2. EXPOSED PADDLE (EPAD) IS FLOATING, NOT ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED INTERNALLY.
Figure 4. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. 1, 5, 6, 12, 15 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 16 EPAD Mnemonic NC -IN A +IN A GND VEE PD0 PD1 +IN B -IN B OUT B VCC OUT A Exposed Paddle (EPAD) Description No Connect. Amplifier A Inverting Input. Amplifier A Noninverting Input. Ground. Negative Power Supply Input. Power Mode Control. Power Mode Control. Amplifier B Noninverting Input. Amplifier B Inverting Input. Amplifier B Output. Positive Power Supply Input. Amplifier A Output. The exposed paddle is electrically isolated.
AD8398A TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 6 V, VEE = -6 V, unless otherwise stated.
CLOSED-LOOP GAIN (dB)
12 9 6 3 0 3 6 9 12 0.1 PD1 = 0, PD0 = 0 PD1 = 0, PD0 = 1 PD1 = 1, PD0 = 0
COMMON-MODE
VMID* RLOAD, DIFF = 20
10 FREQUENCY (MHz) 100 1000
*VMID = VCC
+V EE
Figure 5. Small Signal Differential and Common-Mode Frequency Response; AV DIFF = 5 (See the Application Circuit in Figure 8)
18 15 12 DIFFERENTIAL
Figure 8. Typical Differential Application Circuit RLOAD, DIFF = 20
9 6 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 0.1 PD1 = 0, PD0 = 0 PD1 = 0, PD0 = 1 PD1 = 1, PD0 = 0
RLOAD, DIFF = 20
Figure 6. Small Signal Differential and Common-Mode Frequency Response (See the Application Circuit in Figure 9)
Figure 9. Typical Differential Application Circuit with Positive Feedback RLOAD, DIFF = 20
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
PD1 = 0, PD0 = 0 PD1 = 0, PD0 = 1 PD1 = 1, PD0 = 0
1 10 FREQUENCY (MHz) 100 1000
70 0.1
Figure 7. Small Signal Differential and Common-Mode Frequency Response (See the Application Circuit in Figure 10)
Figure 10. Typical VDSL2 Application Circuit
INTERNAL POWER DISSIPATION (mW)
VOLTAGE NOISE (nV/Hz)
VDSL2 PROFILE 17a PD1 = 0, PD0 = 0
VDSL2 PROFILE 8b PD1 = 0, PD0 = 1
1 FREQUENCY (MHz)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
Figure 11. Internal Power Dissipation vs. Output Power
Figure 12. Differential Output Voltage Noise vs. Frequency in a Typical VDSL2 Application
AD8398A APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
POWER CONTROL MODES OF OPERATION
The AD8398A features four power modes: full power, medium power, low power, and complete power-down. Two CMOScompatible logic pins (PD0 and PD1) select the power mode. The power modes and associated logic states are listed in Table 5. Table 5. Power Modes
PD1 0 0 1 1 PD0 0 1 0 1 Power Mode Full power Medium power Low power Power-down Total Supply Current (mA) 33.2 22.9 13.3 0.7
BOARD LAYOUT
As is the case with all high speed applications, careful attention to printed circuit board (PCB) layout details prevents associated board parasitics from becoming problematic. Proper RF design technique is mandatory. The PCB has a ground plane covering all unused portions of the component side of the board to provide a low impedance return path. Removing the ground plane on all layers from the area near the input and output pins of the AD8398A reduces stray capacitance. Signal lines connecting the feedback and gain resistors should be as short as possible to minimize the inductance and stray capacitance associated with these traces. Place termination resistors and loads as close as possible to their respective inputs and outputs. To minimize coupling (crosstalk) through the board, keep input and output traces as far apart as possible. Wherever there are complementary signals, provide a symmetrical layout to maximize balanced performance.
EXPOSED THERMAL PAD CONNECTIONS
To ensure adequate heat transfer away from the die, connect the exposed thermal pad to a solid plane layer with low thermal resistance. To maximize the operating life of the AD8398A, the thermal design of the system should be kept below the junction temperature of 125°C. Although it is electrically isolated, the thermal pad typically connects to the ground plane layer.
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
The AD8398A typically operates on ±6 V or +12 V supplies. Power the AD8398A circuit with a well-regulated, properly decoupled power supply. To minimize supply voltage ripple and power dissipation, use high quality capacitors with low equivalent series resistance (ESR), such as multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). Place a decoupling 0.1 F MLCC no more than  inch away from each of the power supply pins. In addition, a 10 F tantalum capacitor is recommended to provide good decoupling for lower frequency signals and to supply current for fast, large signal changes at the AD8398A outputs. Lay out bypass capacitors to keep return currents away from the inputs of the amplifiers. This layout minimizes any voltage drops that can develop due to ground currents flowing through the ground plane.
MULTITONE POWER RATIO
The discrete multitone (DMT) signal used in xDSL systems carries data in discrete tones or bins that appear in the frequency domain in evenly spaced 4.3125 kHz intervals. In applications using this type of waveform, multitone power ratio (MTPR) is a commonly used measure of linearity. Generally, designers are concerned with two types of MTPR: in band and out of band. In-band MTPR is defined as the measured difference from the peak of one tone that is loaded with data to the peak of an adjacent tone that is intentionally left empty. Out-of-band MTPR is defined as the spurious emissions that occur in the receive bands. Transmit band power and receive band MTPR are shown in Figure 13, Figure 14, and Figure 15 for Profile 17a, Profile 8b, and ADSL2+, respectively.
0 10 20
OUTPUT POWER (dB)
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
100
Figure 15. MTPR of a Typical ADSL2+ DMT Test Signal, VS = ±6 V, Output Power = 20.4 dBm
LIGHTNING AND AC POWER FAULT
DSL line drivers are transformer-coupled to the twisted pair telephone line. In this environment, the AD8398A may be subject to large line transients resulting from events such as lightning strikes or downed power lines. Additional circuitry is required to protect the AD8398A from possible damage due to these events.
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Figure 13. MTPR of a Typical VDSL2 Profile 17a DMT Test Signal, VS = ±6 V, Output Power = 14.5 dBm
OUTPUT POWER (dBm/Hz)
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Figure 14. MTPR of a Typical VDSL2 Profile 8b DMT Test Signal, VS = ±6 V, Output Power = 20.4 dBm
AD8398A OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
PIN 1 INDICATOR 4.10 4.00 SQ 3.90 0.65 BSC 0.35 0.30 0.25
13 12 EXPOSED PAD 16 1
PIN 1 INDICATOR
2.40 2.35 SQ 2.30
TOP VIEW 0.80 0.75 0.70 SEATING PLANE
0.20 MIN BOTTOM VIEW FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
0.05 MAX 0.02 NOM COPLANARITY 0.08 0.20 REF
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-WGGD
Figure 16. 16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_WQ] 4 mm × 4 mm Body, Very Very Thin Quad (CP-16-20) Dimensions shown in millimeters
Model1 AD8398AACPZ-R2 AD8398AACPZ-R7 AD8398AACPZ-RL
Temperature Range -40°C to +85°C -40°C to +85°C -40°C to +85°C
Package Description 16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_WQ] 16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_WQ] 16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_WQ]
Package Option CP-16-20 CP-16-20 CP-16-20
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
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AD8398A NOTES
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