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R.E.M., 'Accelerate' (Warner Bros.)
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R.E.M.'s last album, Around the Sun, stays on my shelf only for the sake of catalog completeness; it's been freed once or twice since 2004 to be dusted off and quickly reassessed: Did a band this important really release something so incomprehensibly dull and unrelentingly bored with itself? Well, they did. And Michael Stipe -- the one singing and wearing raccoon eye shadow lately -- even acknowledged the misstep, admitting that the group had lost focus, and that he, guitarist Peter Buck, and bassist Mike Mills "didn't talk... for a couple of records." The slow-moving, keyboard-heavy, adult-contemporary-leaning Sun felt like a sputtering roadside breakdown for a band that was running on fumes. But the critical and commercial shrugs that met the album seem to have had one overwhelmingly positive effect: They gave R.E.M. something to prove.
Nothing to do, then, but hit the gas and hope for the best, a method Accelerate -- R.E.M.'s 14th studio album -- establishes right there in the title. Whether inspired by their own stagnation, market forces, or producer Jacknife Lee, the decision to lift the rock restraining order worked wonders: Accelerate corrals 35 minutes of the fastest songs Stipe and Co. have written in decades, all performed with a sense of joyous purpose that clearly comes from a "Fuck it, let's just do this" attitude. They haven't sounded this surprised with themselves since 1998's Up, haven't made an album this consistent since 1992's Automatic for the People, and haven't redlined so engagingly since 1986's Lifes Rich Pageant, whose terrific "These Days" lives on in spirit here.ILLUSTRATION BY RICCARDO VECCHIO
And though populated almost exclusively by snarling guitars and hell-bent drums, Accelerate doesn't suffer any whiffs of desperation like 1994's half-decent, glam-rock youth grab, Monster. Instead, here's a band rediscovering the shadings and strengths of rock'n'roll elementalism.Sure, album bookends "Living Well Is the Best Revenge" and "I'm Gonna DJ" share the same basic ingredients and roughly the same tempo, but the former looks lovingly at R.E.M.'s distant rockin' past, while the near-ecstatic latter ("Death is pretty final / I'm collecting vinyl / I'm gonna DJ at the end of the world!") offers conclusive proof they haven't lost their inspiration completely in recent years.
More than just velocity lifts Accelerate: It slows for the requisite Important Ballad ("Until the Day Is Done"), a political brooder more akin to "Drive" than "Everybody Hurts," and the terrific, mid-tempo "Hollow Man," with the most satisfying R.E.M. chorus in eons. Still, Accelerate will be rightfully championed as the defibrillator that shocked a once-great band back to its senses. R.E.M. lay no claim to being the biggest rock group on earth --leave that empty title to their contemporary U2 -- but if they need an award, here's one that fits: Most Improved.
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Venkiteswaran, SP (1961) Operation of allgaier type (6-8)KW wind electric generator at Porbandar. Technical Report. National Aeronautical Laboratory, Bangalore, India.
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The Allgaier wind Electric Generator presented to the Wind Power Division of the National Aeronautical Laboratory by the West German Government is described briefly in this paper. It is capable of giving 6 Kd on 220 Volts D.C. at a wind speed of about 32 kilometres per hour. This equipment is installed at an Agricultural Farm at Porbandar (Lat. 21'38' N Long. 69' 37' El, where a Diesel operated pump is at present working for supplying water for irrigation13; purposes, The meteorological conditions including13; detailed information about the wind speed are given13; for Porbandar. The mean power output from the Wind13; Electric Generator for different periods of the13; day during the year are also given. The cost per DIH13; electricity with the wind Electric Generator without13; employing a battery works out to 28 nPs, if energy13; is based only during the daylight hours of morning 0830 to 1730 IST.
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Tom Dove and Ali getting a Double Bite on Goo
By Tom Dove
Updated 03/10/2014
Zig Rigging with Almond Goo
By Ali Hamidi
Updated 01/10/2014
Tom Dove on an Essex Syndicate Water
By Tom Dove
Updated 09/09/2014
Ali and Darrel talking about Goo on foam.
By Darrel Peck
Updated 08/09/2014
Danny talks about Bottom Baits
By Danny Fairbrass
Updated 28/08/2014
Danny talks about how he uses the Goo
By Danny Fairbrass
Updated 26/08/2014
Rods and Goo'd Up bags on an English Lake
By Ali Hamidi
Updated 25/08/2014
Top tip while solid bag fishing
By Ali Hamidi
Updated 24/08/2014
Tieing the solid bag
By Ali Hamidi & Tom Dove
Updated 23/08/2014
Preparing the rig for going inside the PVA Bag
By Ali Hamidi
Updated 17/08/2014
Preparing Baits for going inside PVA Bags
By Ali Hamidi
Updated 16/08/2014
Boilies, Nuts, and Goo
By Tom Dove
Updated 13/08/2014
Goo on Zigs and in Spods
By Ali Hamidi
Updated 07/08/2014
Surface Fishing with Raspberry Plume
By Ali Hamidi
Updated 02/08/2014
Raspberry Plume Bait Smoke is available throughout tackle shops around the EU.
Raspberry Plume formed part of our original release of 6 Goos in 2012 and has proved popular with many applications.
Irre'Fuza'ble Hook Baits
Neil Spooner
Updated 01/08/2014
The hook bait is the most important part of any rig, if the carp don't want to pick it up then everything else is rendered useless. I am going to talk about how I boost the attraction of my baits in order to put more carp on the bank.
So, why do I want a hook bait that has been boosted with attraction? The primary reason for this curing process is to get quicker bites. These special hook baits can work for you in many situations, especially at this time of year. I want the carp to pick up my rig as soon as physically possible, whether I'm fishing with single hook baits or applying bait, the principle is the same. Making sure that my hook bait has a highly attractive colour and flavour profile is important when trying to achieve this.
Pineapple Supreme Goo is ideal for soaking your hookbaits.
When applying bait to an area, once the carp turn up it can take quite some time to get a bite, if your hook bait is no different to the free offerings. This is no for no reason other than the fact the carp have no real reason to eat your hook bait first. They will eat them all with gusto yet how quickly your rig is sampled is purely down to chance. This means that sometimes your hook bait will be one of the first to be picked up but on other occasions it could be the last. So how do you speed up the time in which it takes for the rig to become engulfed by one of these feeding carp? Make the hook bait stand out.
You can use an Infuza to coat your hookbaits.
By glugging my once standard hook baits in the Goo I am able to transform the baits into something quite special. The power of these 'high attract' baits cannot be ignored. Anyone that has watched the Korda Underwater 8 DVD will have seen how much of a difference your hook bait can make to the time it takes the fish to pick it up. This has been evident long before this of course but in the DVD it is captured perfectly for all to see, leaving no question that the hook bait is of the utmost importance.
Hookbaits soaked nicely.
I want to be sat behind my rods, with rigs on baited spots, in the knowledge that if the fish do turn up to feed then my rig will be one of the first baits to be sampled. The free offerings are used to draw the fish into the area and the hook bait is there to grab their attention as soon possible. Carp are very inquisitive creatures and once they have tasted the food signals for my hook bait and then laid eyes on it, they're going to pick it up, the quicker I can make this happen, the better.
Coat them with the thicker Pineapple Power Smoke that will adhere to the outside.
Over the last few months and as we come into the spring, the power of single hook baits really does shine through. The carp are far from looking for a feast so why offer them one? I much prefer to concentrate all of my efforts on my hook baits. One boilie is more than enough to induce a bite, especially if it's that little bit special. Making sure that these single hook baits are both bright in colour and high in flavour will leave very little chance of the fish missing them and providing that you get your location right, you can catch yourself plenty of carp, using just a handful of hook baits. In the most ideal situation, one hook bait will represent one landed carp.
These Goo Balls of magnificence are now ready for your favourite swim.
These special hook baits have caught an untold amount of fish over the last few years and they will for you too. There's an art to their preparation but it couldn't be easier. Follow these simple steps and you too can have some irrefusable hook baits in your armoury. Believe me when I say, they're a must have!
Floater Fishing Discussion
By James Armstrong
Updated 30/07/2014
To achieve Hi-Vis pink hookbaits: You can use the following Goos:
Series 1 - Raspberry Plume Bait Smoke
Series 2 - Almond Supreme Bait Smoke (for soaking).
Series 2 - Almond Power Smoke (applying straight to the hookbait.
Series 3 - Squid Supreme Bait Smoke (for soaking).
Series 3 - Squid Power Smoke (applying straight to the hookbait.
Use the Bait Smokes and Power Smokes together for additional effect and attraction.
Kiana Carp Goo is available from all good tackle shops throughout the EU.
Power Baggin'
By Dan Bruton
Updated 28/07/2014
The use of PVA products has been very limited in my carping exploits over the last few years. Due to fishing large weedy waters I have always favoured using the chod rig and for those clearer areas my all time favourite fluorocarbon rig when fishing hard on the deck. Confidence is always paramount when fishing for a low stock of carp and the chod rig has enabled me to know that I'm fishing with live rods. Its horrible putting rigs out and having that niggling doubt in the back of your mind that it may not be performing as it should.
That manor of fishing has always lent itself perfectly to boilie fishing, which I also have huge faith in at certain times of the year. Sometimes we are faced with situations where the carp either aren't having it or a particular type of weed and depth of weed can hinder most set-ups. Cue the solid bags. First and foremost, what are solid bags going to achieve? In my eyes there are two main factors.
The first factor is that it can pretty much be cast anywhere if used safely. It comes back to confidence. When the weed is at its peak during the summer months we can encounter tall weed fronds and sometimes surface weed with clear areas underneath it. I would be very hesitant to cast any form of bare rig into weed situations such as those. How do you know that the rig is 'fishing'? As we know, carp absolutely love weed, it's full of natural food and can be one of the safest places for them because most people avoid fishing in it, favouring the clear spots surrounding it. I must mention at this point, that some types of thick weed really must be avoided at all costs, if you are struggling to pull a marker float or bare lead through a weed bed, it's simply not safe to fish. There's zero point in hooking a fish you can't land.
The second factor and one that I love about solid bags, is that you can try and tempt a bite when other baiting strategies are failing. Many things can cause a carp to be wary. Piles of boilies, piles of particle, or just the fact that they are being very cagy in certain danger areas. So many factors can put the carp on edge, so doing something different will always prompt a bite out of nothing. I would say that this type of use for a bag would normally be on waters where the carp are pressured or have been hammered for a period of time. You're creating a different scenario that the fish may not be aware of.
Dans New Bag strategy is paying off.
That takes me on nicely to what you can put inside the bags. The world really is your oyster. Primarily I'm a user of boilies, and so I use my knowledge of the components within my boilies to get the basis of my bag mix. I've been exclusively using the freshwater shrimp boilie from Trent Baits for a while now, I know what's in it and I know that the carp love it, so in keeping with that theme I'm able to replicate certain components to make up a powerful bag of attraction without filling it with round balls.
The main part of my bag mix consists of various types of pellet. I start off with a very fine salmon fry crumb, it's almost a powder, which is kicking out a strong smell, with zero breakdown time, and if anything disturbs the spot it will kick out a smell far and wide in the area. I then have a few different sized pellets, ranging from 2mm to 5mm, for different break down times. I'm always looking for a variation so I'll go with an ultra marine, betain and also pellets which are made up with the same flavour pack as my freshwater shrimp boilies. It oozes natural attraction and I know that the carp go wild for it. Just to add something a little different I also put milkimin pellets into the mix because they sit at different levels in the water column pulling fish down that would otherwise just carry on their business. It could be the difference between a bite or not. To finish off I'm using a strong powdered attractor which can be anything but I prefer either krill or liver because I know how devastating they can be. Both of those speak for themselves. Finally I add salt to bring the whole lot to life and again it's kicking out another type of signal. That whole part of the bag is built around proven attraction and it means that I can be as varied as I like when it comes to the actual hook bait.
Because of the boilie replication of the powders and pellets I'm able to use something very different to the usual food type bait on the hair. After all I'm looking to grab a bite from nothing, or pull a fish onto the bag, which could be grazing in weed or simply passing through. Hookbaits are always a very personal thing, whilst chod fishing I'll tend to stick to using a cork ball pop-up which is exactly the same as the feed boilies but with an extra boosted punch to it to stand out from the crowd. So I also want the hook bait in my bag to be much more prominent. Due to tapping into the inquisitive nature of a carp I tend to use a very bright hookbait. If you lower a finished bag into the margin and look at it once it's broken down, the hook bait sits right in the centre and it will enable the fish to home straight in on it without missing it. Playing around with colours can also be the difference in getting more bites.
Now, the next part of my bag which has seen many a heated discussion is the introduction of the goo. Being generally a bit pit angler, fishing for a bite at a time, it was something that I will admit to not having tried until I realised how powerful it was. We all get caught up with what we do and sometimes I can be quite stubborn in not wanting to fix what isn't broken. However I have played around with various Goo's now and it's added whole new dimension to the attractiveness of the business end. Craig at Trent Baits had sent me some new pop-ups he had developed and one that blew me away was his pineapple flavour. It's very different to anything else out there and I was keen to give them a bash. Me being me, I always boost my hookbaits, so I doused them in the pineapple goo and it has given them huge pulling power. I have also added other goo's to different flavours of pop-ups. I will even add goo to my finished bag by squeezing some straight onto it before the cast. Once it settles, it splays out creating enormous amounts of attraction. People can make up their own minds, but one thing I will say is that it pleases me that I'm usually the only person on my waters using it because it is certainly giving me an edge.
Raspberry Bait Smoke Goo was the final addition to this bag.
Rig wise, I'm always looking for an aggressive kick off the hook in the simplest way possible. My fluorocarbon bottom bait rigs and chod rigs give me that desired effect but they obviously can't be used in a solid bag situation. So for the suppleness of getting it in the bag neat and tidy, I'm using a short length of supernatural braid fished in a KD style with a Kaptor Kurv hook. It sits very aggressively and it ensures that all of the weight is on the point of the hook when it's sucked in. Having a straight point also means they are sticky sharp straight out of the pack. That is something that can't be compromised with any rig you are putting out but even more so when using a short rig. Once it goes in it very seldom comes back out until you are unhooking a carp.
To make the whole set-up work properly in every situation, the lead system needs to be neat and streamlined enough to sit in the bag whilst also being safe. I wouldn't use anything other than a pear inline drop off lead. Once the fish has picked up the hook bait and felt the prick, it's pretty much game over. Being such a short rig of anywhere between 2 and 5 inches, when hitting the lead it almost instantly sinks it home and if the carp tries to use the weight to rid the hook, it falls off with ease. To ensure this I flatten the eye of the swivel, which loosely plugs into the bottom of the lead. It literally falls out and then one slight shake pulls the top of the lead out of the sleeve. Not only is that essential for weed fishing, but any carp that knows danger and tries to use the weight won't be able to, which will stack the odds in your favour of landing the carp. It's a great set-up. So that I can get my bags ready for a session I tie the rig and assemble the lead system onto a length of IQ leader, it means I can get the rig baited up and bagged up ready for action just by simply tying it straight onto the mainline via a leader knot. I also have more bags made up ready so that if a fish comes along or I'm moving swims I can be fishing in double quick time.
These powerful bags of out and out attraction have certainly added a new dimension to my fishing with fantastic results, and although these are my own thoughts on them you really can do anything you like with them. There is a whole world of bait that you can put into your bags but hopefully these few little tips will set you on your way to getting bites from fish that are otherwise not having it, or simply not being fished for in the weed.
Get power baggin' and be lucky.
The Unconventional Zig Rig
By Ali Hamidi
Updated 19/06/2014
Most people will be familiar with the zig rig these days and in this piece Ali Hamidi talks about a zig with a difference. Spring is finally here and now is the time to put this method through its paces, Ali explains why.
Over the last few months, most of us will have been catching very little in the way of carp, it's the hardest time of the year and it shows. The drought is almost over though and it's time to start catching carp again. I don't know about you but I can't wait!
With the transition between winter and spring now in full swing, the carp are beginning to wake from their slumber. Having laid dormant for long periods of time, they're going to start venturing around the lake and with an increase in daylight hours and a rise in temperatures, the carp won't need much persuading either. Carp much prefer the warmer months and as soon they're able to absorb some of the suns rays they will start seeking it. It is because of this that zig rigs can be so effective at this time of year, as the fish begin to swim around the venue, at all different levels of the water column.
Beautiful 25lb Scaley on a cold spring morning.
An important thing to remember is that these fish aren't necessarily going to be looking for a feast, they've only just woken up and food in large quantities won't quite be on their minds yet; a quick and easy meal will be accepted far more readily. A single hook bait boilie fits the bill perfectly but I try to make the most of the zig fishing during the early spring, as I believe they spend more time up off of the bottom.
I'm currently sat at my local syndicate lake with zig rigs attached to all of the rods. This particular venue is relatively deep, over 10 feet in most places, which is perfect zig territory. With this said, I am fishing with three hook baits suspended not too far from the bottom. To be exact, I have them set at two and a half feet, three and a half feet and four and half feet. There's a lot of weed present in this venue during the summer and at this time of the year most of that weed will be laying across the bottom. This weed will often hold natural food, the last of it in fact, and carp will regularly glide around above this low-lying vegetation. This makes for the ideal place to position one of my zigs. I have located areas of weed and placed my baits above or near it, in the hope that I will intercept passing carp.
Large leads help to set the hook and ensure that the lead drops off on the take.
It is very rare for carp to find anglers baits suspended just a few feet off the bottom so not only are they going to approach the bait with little or no caution but if I do start to get action then I can almost guarantee that no one else will be doing the same thing; an obvious bonus. So, that's why I use this method covered, now I'm going to talk about how I go about tying and baiting the rig.
The rig itself is tied using the Kruiser Kontrol monofilament, a clear hook link that boasts neutral buoyancy, which lends itself perfectly to the zig rig. The hook link is suspended by the hook bait when using zig rigs so it is important to use a line that isn't too obtrusive, the harder it is for the carp to see it, the better. This hook link is simply threaded through a Zig-Aligner and then tied directly to a size 8 Mixa hook, before the foam is added to finish the rig. I was always an advocate of smaller hooks for zig fishing, a size 12 Mixa for example, but nowadays I would rather a larger hook. With the bait suspended in mid water I am convinced that the fish are far less concerned, if at all. It's the length of line beneath the hook that I want to disguise.
The hook length is tied directly to a Hybrid Lead Clip, which has had the large ring removed. The reason I like to remove the large ring is so that I am able to incorporate an Anti-tangle Sleeve. These sleeves have had a huge impact on my fishing since the Underwater 8 filming and I never cast out without one anymore, especially when zig fishing. The prevention of tangles is incredibly important with any rig but even more so when using light lines such as the Kruiser Kontrol.
A must have, Anti-tangle Sleeves.
The most important part of any rig, in my opinion, is the hook bait and I am an avid fan of foam when zigging. Using foam ensures that my hook bait is incredibly buoyant and stays that way no matter how long it's in the water. This is very important when trying to achieve the perfect presentation. The last thing you want is for the zig to end up lying across the bottom because your hook bait wasn't buoyant enough. The colour of my hook baits is something else that I pay a lot of attention to too, and fortunately it is available in a variety of different options. Now, a piece of foam is just a piece of foam until you take it upon yourself to change that. I am able to transform my foam into something the carp find almost impossible to resist, by soaking it in Goo. Having several Infuza's filled with foam and different Goo's enables me to play around until I find one that they want most.
The Goo has changed the way Ali fishes forever, he NEVER casts out without it.
Something I find very important when zig fishing is to chop and change, regularly recast, try different length hook links, different colours and different flavours until you've found the a combination that works. Once you have what they want and you're able to put it in front of them, the zigs really can be devastating.
When I arrived at my syndicate yesterday there had been less than a handful of fish caught since before Christmas, and I'm pleased to say that I was lucky enough to catch one this morning. To make my smile even wider, the fish was an absolute beauty, a heavily scaled mirror of over 25 pounds. This carp is proof in the pudding and rounds off my trip nicely.
Get on the mini zigs!
Smokin' Hookbaits
Neil Spooner
Updated 12/06/2014
(Adapted from an article written in 2012 at the Goos Launch hence no reference to future editions of Goos or the Korda Infuza.)
You will by now have all seen the Goo in your local tackle shops and no doubt heard the success that it has been having. I was lucky enough to be using the Goo and having a bit of a play around with it before it made its way into the shops. During this time I have had some really good days using it, and in many different ways, it soon became apparent that its uses are almost endless.
There are two different types of Goo with six different flavours in total. First up is the Bait Smoke and is available in Raspberry Plume, Corn Twist and Pineapple Supreme. The consistency of this is much thinner in comparison to the Power Smoke and for me is perfect for using in a groundbait or stick mix. The Power Smoke is available in Tutti Frutti, Perfect Peach and Pineapple. This is much thicker and can be used to paint onto hookbaits, PVA bags, sticks and even your leads. This may sound excessive but one of the best things about the Goo is that you cannot overdo it. It isn't a food source and merely acts as an added attractor, which the fish just cannot resist.
The first 6 Goos that were released back in 2012. Original Test samples had white caps.
These are just a couple of uses and whilst they are all great additions that will make a difference to your angling, there are other things that you can do to increase your chances even further.
The most consistent thing that you cast into the lake in my opinion is your hookbait. This could be anything from pop ups, bottom baits, nuts or even bits of foam. Whatever your choice may be they can all be boosted with just a little bit of preparation.
I always take with me a variety of different hookbaits so that I am prepared for any given situation and can change tactics if necessary.
My main approach would usually involve a boilie presentation of some description. This could be either bottom baits or pop ups and the preparation for both of these would be the same. To start with I would take an empty pop up tub and 3/4 fill with my chosen boilie. This would normally be Mainline Cell in a couple of different sizes to again give me different options. I then take one of the Bait Smokes and give them a good glugging. Once the lid is back on give them a good shake making sure that every boilie is coated in the Goo. This is then left for 24 hours to allow the boilies to soak it all in. As soon as the excess Goo has disappeared I then repeat the process but not with quite as much. Exactly the same as before leave for another 24 hours or until the pot is dry. If you were to actually split one of the boilies in the pot you would notice that it has absorbed the Goo and you can see just how far it has gone. Your baits will now be sticky but before you can move onto phase two you need them to be quite dry. Get a plate from home (please get permission first!) and pour your hookbaits out and leave them in your airing cupboard until they are dry. The next stage is a little messier so be warned you may have bright green fingers for a while! I then take one of the Power Smokes and in this case have chosen the Pineapple flavour. You have two choices here; you can just pour a decent sized amount onto the plate and shake the plate around until every bait is smothered once again.
I prefer the messy version whereby each hookbait is individually finger painted. Once they are smothered you then do exactly the same as before and pop them back in the airing cupboard to dry out and then once again repeat the process. Your hookbaits are now ready and if you simply drop one in a cup of water you will immediately see the reaction. A green haze will be leaking directly from the bait and will continue to do so for over 24 hours, so you can be sure that your hookbait is continually working for you.
1. You will need some pineapple pop-ups, Pineapple Power Smoke and some Pineapple Bait Smoke.
2. Squirt a decent amount of the Pineapple Bait Smoke onto the pop-ups.
3. Now close the lid and give them a good shake.
4. Leave them for a day or so until they have absorb the liquid like these.
5. Now pour some of the Pineapple Power Smoke onto a plate.
6. Place your pop-ups on the plate.
7. Roll the baits around in the Goo until they are properly coated, then leave them to dry. Repeat the process a few times and they are ready to use.
By using the 2 different types of Goo you now have a hookbait that is leaking out attraction at 2 different levels which has to be a trigger for the carp. Imagine the situation, you have a spread of boilies lying over the bottom which the fish will happily feed on but there's your hookbait creating its own mini cloud and constantly leaking out flavour. Carp are inquisitive creatures and the only way they can test anything is with their mouths so anything that can grab their attention should lead to more pick-ups.
As I mentioned I have used both pineapples in the description above but just have a play around as there really is no right or wrong.
The next area to cover is Zig hookbaits. I have always kept a pot of foam and buoyant fake baits together in a pot to be used for tipping bottom baits or more often to be used for Zigs. When you pick up the weekly/monthly carp magazines you will see just how many fish are caught week in week out on the humble zig. The bizarre part is that most of them are caught on a simple piece of foam! When you think of the lengths we go to in making our bottom bait presentations as inconspicuous as possible, to then cast out a piece of foam on an 8 foot piece of line seems incredible. However the method can be devastating so it makes sense to try and boost your hookbaits by adding the Goo as an attractor. I go through a similar process to above by applying one of the Bait Smokes in the pot and allowing your baits to soak it up. Once is enough this time as the foam soaks it up very quickly and is then unable to take on anymore. These baits are now ready until the time comes to cast out. One thing to point out and something youll notice as soon as you start playing around with the Goo is its very quick ability to alter the colour of your hookbaits which is why I will always have a few different baits prepared. I have lost count of the number of trips I have been on when a simple hookbait change of colour has resulted in instant bites. This can also change on a daily basis and could come down to visibility. By having some Cell in different Goo's I can still cast out with full confidence in my boilie flavour but keep chopping and changing until I find the winning formula for the day.
As I mentioned earlier, the Goo is not a food source, which in turn means you cannot use too much. For this reason, even though my hookbaits are already giving off lots of attraction I still put a fresh coating on my bait before casting. If I'm using PVA bags or sticks, this too will get a coating of one of the Power smokes. You can't then help to notice the initial impact as the bag hits the water, a massive explosion of colour which works its way through the water column, making sure the fish know exactly where to look!
Something else to take into account when deciding on which Goo to try, is the clarity of the water. As a general starting point if a water is crystal clear then I would go with the Raspberry Plume. This gives off a browny/red cloud which in clear water would be more subtle than a bright green. I'm not saying that a green wouldn't work but it wouldn't be my first choice. Next would be the Corn Twist as it is the most subtle of the greens followed by the Pineapple Supreme. These are all of the bait smokes so are the thinner in consistency. All of the Power Smokes are equally powerful so if the lake in question is very murky then one of these would be my choice. In a lake where we have very little visibility, I would assume the carp have the same thing to contend with. If you are changing the direct area around your hookbait then once again you are drawing attention to it which hopefully a greedy carp will just have to investigate!
As I have mentioned there are no right or wrongs with the Goo and it really can be used with any type of fishing so just experiment with a few flavours and find a mix that suits you.


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Real Adventure
15 Oct 2013 - 02 Nov 2013
The most adventurous tour I've been on. So many optional extras inc. visiting hobbiton in north island. 4 days in Queenstown is packed with things to do. Our tour manager was local to New Zealand and knew a lot about the country and culture. The hotels were close to towns and food. Nights out were at local places and everyone joined in. I got a contiki hoodie with New Zealand on the back using all the activities they do which isn't available in any other country. Make so many new like-minded friends
Review written Feb 2015
event 0.3New Zealand Contiki Trip
12 Sep 2014 - 30 Sep 2014
I had an amazing time on this trip! The tour was extremely well organized, had a lot of deals, had great accommodations (they were actually hotels, not hostels), and had awesome activities - both included and optional. The activities ranged from jet boating, to skydiving, to bunjy jumping, to white water rafting. I also had a really great tour manager and bus driver and met the best people on the tour! New Zealand is also one of the most beautiful countries I've ever been to so it made the tour that much better. One of the best parts of the trip was when we stayed in Queenstown on the South Island for 4 days. Not only was it the most beautiful part of the country we stayed in but it is also where a majority of the adrenaline activites like skydiving and bunjy jumping were offered. I also got to learn a lot about New Zealand during the tour. I would definitely recommend this trip!
Review written Oct 2014
event 0.3Life Changing!!!
05 Sep 2013 - 23 Sep 2013
Don't hesitate for a second and book this tour ASAP!!
This was the first tour I have ever done. I traveled by myself, which was nerve racking, but my tour manager Saul, bus driver Aaron and the rest of my other Contiki travelers made me feel like I was part of a big family.
But that wasn't all. Saul and Aaron were always making sure everyone was having a good time and going out of their way to look after us. The jokes they cracked, made the tour even more hilarious and fun than it already was.
Paihia was beautiful, Hobbiton was very interesting and fun, Ohinemutu Village and Ogo in Rotorua was awesome, Skydiving over Queenstown was incredible and seeing Milford Sound was breathtaking. I participated in as many ME Options as possible, especially the 'world record' ones. So many ME Options to recommend, so I recommend do as many as you can. The people who run the activities and the places you go to are all amazing.
Made some great international friends, who I still keep in contact with and plan to visit.
Highly recommend this tour!!!
Review written Aug 2014
event 0.3Wild Adrenaline Rush!!
02 Sep 2013 - 24 Sep 2013
I took this tour last September and everyday I wish I could go back and do it all over again, which I may do sometime in the next few years! The people, the sights and activities are simply amazing! One of the biggest reasons I enjoyed this tour so much is the fact that I am a big adrenaline junkie! I did all of the optional activities I had time for, especially all of the bungy jumps and giant swings! I had an extra couple days in Auckland by myself before the tour so I did the Sky Tower jump and Auckland bridge bungy while also exploring downtown Auckland! I could write pages about this trip, but I will just give the advice to do as many of the optionals as you can afford especially in Queenstown! Even if bungy jumping and skydiving scare you, do it and you won't regret it! Also, the group of people you are with make your trip that much more memorable and I was traveling with a great group of people from different parts of the world! This trip had a lot to match up to with the trip I took to Australia two years ago, but this trip was by far the best vacation I have ever taken and only makes me more excited about my next trip to either Asia or South America!! If you are even slightly thinking about going to New Zealand, do it and it will be one of the best experiences of your life!!
Review written Aug 2014
event 0.3Big Tiki is a winner!
30 Dec 2013 - 17 Jan 2014
Such a great experience! This tour covered so much of NZ, the views are so picturesque and there is so much to do! There are quite a lot of optional activities so save your pennies! I ticked off most of them and have no regrets apart from not tackling the Nevis bungy!! Amazing seafood mmm...
To top it off my tour leader Sarah was brilliant! So much knowledge of her country and she was so helpful. Ricky our bus driver was great too :)
Perfect way to see NZ and meet some great people! #wannacupofteanz14
Review written May 2014
event 0.3Great experience
23 Dec 2012 - 10 Jan 2013
Really great trip! The whole of New Zealand in just three weeks! Aaron Green was a fantastic guide and Cam was a friendly driver. Had a great time with these guys. And meet some fantastic people. Friends for life. Highly recommend this trip. But the weather was not favourable i missed out of the glazier but that just means I need to come back.
Review written Jul 2013
event 0.3Winter New Zealand Big Tiki
15 Dec 2012 - 02 Jan 2013
Words can't even explain how much fun I had in New Zealand in December 2012.
First, our bus driver and tour manager, Adam and Sarah, were aaaamazing! Everything was well-organized throughout the entire tour in terms of where you needed to be and when. Another nice thing was that we had alot of free time to ourselves and you could sign up for what activities you wanted to do and no matter how many you had, Sarah worked her magic and made sure you got to do everything you wanted to!
Top must do things would be parasailing in pahia, bungy jumping since it was founded in New Zealand, the Canyon Swing because meeting the workers there are an experience themselves, glow worm tubing, and white water rafting in rotorua.
I also would recommend the wine tour in wellington and the yacht/dolphin swim in pahia!
After 22 days it's ubelievable to think of all of the things that we did! If you get sea-sick, make sure you bring alot of meds for it because they really come in handy in the North Island to keep you from missing out.
We lucked out and didn't get rained on during our trip. We did have quite a few cloudy days due to the cyclone that hit Fiji blowing in. The clouds didn't really effect our tour though except for the people that were skydiving.
Unfortunately we weren't able to do the Heli-hike due to cloud cover at the glacier but we did do the Fox Trail hike. Personally, I wouldn't recommend wasting your money on the hike. That is only my opinion though because I have walked on glaciers (being from Canada). If you have never though, it is still an amazing must-do experience and it is neat to do it there because you're on a glacier in the middle of a rainforest.
If you're looking to book a tour to New Zealand, I STRONGLY recommend this tour since it covers the entire country. I couldn't imagine only getting the chance to experience half of New Zealand. The South Island is beautiful and alot like a "wine-country" atmosphere in the mountains while mixing in a whole-lot of adrenaline. The North Island was like a "spring-break get-away" atmosphere with beaches and water sports. New Zealand definitely satisfies whichever vacation you are looking for and more.
Review written Apr 2013
event 0.3Epic Adventure of a Lifetime!
12 Dec 2012 - 03 Jan 2013
I had the best time on this tour, it was the longest vacation I have ever been on (which I am not sure is a sad thing) so I was a little worried about the duration and if it would wear on me but I was not disappointed.
I had a great tour director who is now retired but Sarah Carter you were amazing!
All of the hotels we stayed at were acceptable, even if the tripadvisor reviews say otherwise...I was pretty happy with all of my accomodations, but I did do the single room so if you are willing to sacrifice some privacy and space and share a quad room then the tour becomes even more attractive with it's lower price tag.
There is not a shortage of activities to do as well, the tour starts off mellow in Auckland (which is a pretty big city but I am from a bit city so not my thing, there are great restaurants and bars in the area of the hotel though) Once you get up to Bay of Islands the fun starts. There are swimming with the dolphins, catamaran or visiting the northern most tip of the country while getting in some sand dune boogie boarding and driving on a beach highway. I loved this little beach town, it was relaxed and everyone was super friendly. The bars had live music and some people ended up dancing on the tables.
Once you head back down to Auckland you embark on your journey south, the time will fly by with all of the activities. I did the underwater cave tubing in Waitomo which was amazing, saw some glow worms...but I got a little sick from it...so stock up on your Vitamin C and take care of yourself! Then off to Rotorua where we had some stinky hot springs to soak in, I did zorbing here which was lots of fun as well. I also got to drink vodka out of a tea kettle so that was different. Lake Taupo was our next spot, the lodge here is very strict with not being loud so be respectful because it was a nice place. This is a small sleepy town, so we went on a boat and dressed up in costume for a dinner party followed by some bar hopping.
Spent two days in Wellington, where I was pretty sick and didn't get to explore as much of the city I wanted but it is a artsy town with lots of coffee shops and restaurants and bars to check out. There is a free museum Te Papo which was pretty interesting.
The ferry across the north and south island was a great trip as well, apparently if you want to spend $35 you can get access to their VIP lounge with free wi-fi and bigger lounging couches. The trip is a few hours so I would have done this had I known about it. We also saw some baby orcas on the trip across which was a very cool experience.
So now onto the South Island, which was my favorite part of the trip because of less people and more dramatic landscapes. There are more hot springs to be had in Hamner Springs and this hotel was one of my favorite. Another must do is the fox glacier hike, but only if you have never been on or probably won't be hiking on a glacier...otherwise don't bother. The rain forest lodge where we stayed two nights was a bit smaller and cramped so you might be spending more time outside and hanging out in the bar when staying here. We spent christmas here so we had a great christmas feast and christmas gift exchange which was a very nice touch.
In between Hamner and Fox Glacier we drove through Christchurch which is still devastated from the earthquake a few years ago...it was powerful to visit the city center and see how people are trying to persevere still. So support the local businesses as much as possible and visit the container shop mall. (you will know what it is when you see it, pretty hard to miss)
Now onto Queenstown, four whole nights here...and not a shortage of things to do! I wish I left myself a free day to breathe but I did whitewater rafting, the shotover canyon swing, the Nevis Bungy, Milford Sound Discovery (warning this was an *all day* tour so unless you are committed to spending 10-12 hours where most of it is on the tour bus then don't do it), Minus 5 ice bar. I kind of wish I did something besides the Milford tour since it rained when we went on it but you can't control the weather...only note if it is supposed to rain do something else, it's not like you have a hard time finding an alternative. This is still a pretty small town so you run into many of the tour guides at the bars, fun times though and lots of good eats.
Next to the tiny town of Dunedin, we ended up here on New Years Eve so mostly everything was closed but we still got the Speights Ale factory tour. We ended up doing a bbq in the hotel which has a full kitchen before hitting the bars and bringing in the new year in the town square which had a band and fireworks.
Then off to Lake Oahu, which is in the middle of nowhere and if you have ever seen the movie the Shining has rooms similar to that. I thought it was awesome, much more character...the moose head hanging up in the great room would agree. We had a decent sit down dinner, later that night it was time for a toga party and the bartender was mixing up some fabulous drinks with some stuff he made himself like chai vodka, YUM.
Journey finished up in Christchurch, I was ready for it to be over by then...my poor liver needed a break and I needed some sleep! But it was a great trip with lots to do and being that I went there by myself, I left with about 40 new friends since many people came and went as the shorter tours are part of this big tour so I loved having a mix of new faces from all over the world. If you are going to do this, go big or go home...unless you can come back here easily to see more of this wonderful country but I probably won't for a little while so I wanted to experience as much as I could this one time, and I was not disappointed.
Review written Feb 2013
event 0.3The Big Tiki (Auckland to Christchurch)
12 Jan 2013 - 30 Jan 2013
The trip around New Zealand is amazing. From bushwalks to hikes around the glaciers. I get to see the natural beauty of the hilly landscapes. It was also tons of fun as well; not only I met other like-minded travellers, and made good friends with some of them, also get to see their wild side in parties, pubs and adventure activities (canyon swings, bungee jumping).
Review written Feb 2013
event 0.3BEST TIME OF YOUR LIFE
12 Jan 2013 - 30 Jan 2013
Well where do I start, pretty much best 3 weeks of my life, you do so much in such a short time, you experience everything NZ has to offer, from traditional Maori concerts to bungy jumping and canyon swinging. Our tour guide and driver were the best, they were so helpful and kind, and if you wanted to do anything they would do everything in their power to make sure you got what you wanted. You make great friends from all over the world, and you become a big family. Your never bored, although their are alot of late nights and early mornings but thats what a holidays is all about, getting the most for your money.
There are so many optionals its hard to decide, whether your an adrenaline junkie or just want to relax its there, and all you have to do is circle it and its done, no fuss. But personally whether jumping off things is your thing or not, I would highly recommend the Shotover Canyon Swing, its the most fun you'll ever have. The accomodation was amazing and so was the food.
Our tour group was amazing and I hope that we are friends for life, and I now have free accomodation in Canada, UK, Ireland and all around Australia. The best moments would have to be in Queenstown, it was 3 full days of action packed, thrill seeking, watching everyone face their fears including myself. But it was even better watching everyones videos on the way out of Queenstown and reliving everyones terror as they jumped off bridges and out of planes.
The New Zealand people are so friendly, and I wouldn't take back any part of this experience, and whether or 18 like I was or 35, travelling alone or with a friend, you will have a awesome time.
My only advice for this trip is if you want to do something, do it. Go there like your never going back, and you'll come home with no regrets, cause I know I didnt.
Review written Feb 2013
event 0.3Just one drink ;)
16 Oct 2012 - 03 Nov 2012
Had such an amazing time. Great people, great tour manager.
The hotels were comfortable, and the optional activities were fun and adventurous. I went Zorbing, sky diving, bungy jumping, and black water rafting through the glow worm caves.
The night life was fun, with lots of dancing, drinks/tea pots (shots) and making close friendships
New Zealand is amazing, everyone is kind, and the place is so beautiful, especially the mountains and the snow. I can defiantly see myself living there too.
Review written Dec 2012
event 0.3Outstanding experience!!
24 Oct 2012 - 11 Nov 2012
This trip was absolutely incredible!! A great way to see New Zealand. Our group was exceptionally lucky getting Saul & Pumbaa as tour manager and bus driver they were helpful, informative and so much fun, without them the tour would not have been the same! Accommodation varied from good to great depending on what town/city we were in. The included activities were awesome but I definitely recommend doing the optional extras to make sure you experience everything the country has to offer! Take advantage of the included dinners and breakfasts it's a good way to save money and bond with everyone on the tour. The people I met on tour were amazing, forming friendships with these people and exploring a new country together was a definite highlight of the trip. I definitely recommend this trip - you'll come away with no regrets!
Review written Nov 2012
event 0.3Simply amazing
16 Oct 2012 - 03 Nov 2012
Couldnt have imagined a better way to spend my holiday, great people, great country, great party's. Sweet as!!!
Review written Nov 2012
event 0.3The Big Tiki (Auckland to Christchurch)
04 Oct 2012 - 22 Oct 2012
first contiki first trip alone was amazing loved it great bunch off people optional activities were the best lots great memories great tour highly recommend but one thing get along with staff might ruin your trip
Review written Nov 2012
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Jul 29, 2013, 08:31 AM | #1 |
I bought a Nexus 7....
I've been carrying an iPad mini on release day. At first the screen resolution seemed perfect for me. I sold my iPad 3 the very day I got it. Without noticing, I was zooming to read things, which was fine. I realize that an iPad mini with retina would be the greatest tablet ever!
I went out Saturday and grabbed a Nexus 7. The build quality is great, just a hair thicker than my mini. Height wise it's about the same. Width it's about an inch shorter. That's been the hardest part to deal with. Granted you don't lose any screen with the loss. The screen quality is amazing...I don't have to zoom at all to read anything. It's crisp everywhere. Cons: The software....I love Android, I use an S4 daily, but in a tablet it just doesn't seem to have it. It freezes in places. Chrome is having issues on various sites, so I've been forced to Firefox. Battery - It's nowhere near as good. Funny because people on the Nexus forum are excited they are getting a full day on a charge. I chimed in and said how my mini stays charged for up to 6 days.
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Jul 29, 2013, 09:34 AM | #2 |
I upgraded mine to the new model. It is a significant upgrade from last year's model, and with NFC, wireless charging and an awesome screen, its a great gadget. Android 4.3 really shines on the Nexus 7.
But at the end of the day it does little to change the landscape vs iOS. I love Android because of the live wallpapers, Widgets, customizable keyboards (customizable almost anything), file system access (I can reply to an email and attach any file I want. Yay!), etc. etc. etc. But iOS still has a substantial app advantage. Most regular users will prefer iOS. Android is still a geek's OS. And I mean that as a high positive compliment. Movies look awesome on this thing BTW...
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Jul 29, 2013, 04:25 PM | #3 |
I have to disagree with you there, a lot of people outside of Greece use Android.
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LOL! Let me fix that...
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Jul 29, 2013, 10:17 PM | #5 |
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Jul 30, 2013, 12:44 AM | #6 |
A stock Nexus device is only the beginning. Go to the site below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2383617 You enter a boy and you come out a man. Best to start understanding early because the ride is going to get crazy good. I'm already using a custom rom and I got my cpu back to the 1.7ghz rated speed (Google downclocked it to 1.5ghz). The tablet is not even officially released and the party is still going on!!! Google just rocked Apples ship!!! Apple's turn to respond. |
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Jul 30, 2013, 06:39 AM | #7 |
I tried the Nexus once and i couldn't find many basic apps that were suppose to be planted on the device e.g. camera, weather etc. They were there im sure but i dont know where they located them.
Just Android is so unorganized. In ios, you can pretty much use the device open box. Android, you need to download your prefered keyboard, organize your homescreen, set up your account. Im sure its easy after that but too complicate for me. I much prefer Ios as my tablet but i think Ipad mini shouldn't be a tablet. The screen is too ugly to be one. Apple should name it I gaming or Gaming Pad. Its doing good at gaming but you can't read anything with that screen. |
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Jul 30, 2013, 07:24 AM | #9 |
No, but it says a lot about the usability of Android. It's simply not intuitive to the majority of first-time users.
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Jul 30, 2013, 08:04 AM | #10 | |
In iOS??? Find the folder with the camera app, find the app that starts with a "C" or looks like a camera and touch it. No different....if anything Android is easier as you do not need to use Finder or search for the folder to find the app you want. It is okay not to like one os over the other, but to say you cannot find the weather or the camera app on a stock Android device is just laughable.
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Jul 30, 2013, 08:13 AM | #11 |
I have both the iPad 2 as well as a Nexus 7 and find myself using the Nexus most of the time. The Nexus is my only Android device and I can say I have all the same apps on both devices but really prefer Android for the customization it allows the user. I will mention that the keyboard that comes with Android is very nice as is and at least there is an option to change it if you don't like it, can't say the same for iOS.
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Jul 30, 2013, 08:50 AM | #13 |
You don't arrange your homescreens (folders) or sign into your iCloud account? And downloading a keyboard is optional.
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Jul 30, 2013, 09:26 AM | #14 |
The 2012 Nexus 7 didn't come with a camera app installed by default. Yes, there was no way to use the camera without installing a camera app from the Play store.
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Jul 30, 2013, 09:39 AM | #15 |
Great to know you brought the nexus congratulations, if you are having problem with Chrome browser try clearing the cache.
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Jul 30, 2013, 09:53 AM | #16 |
If your Mini stays charged for 6 days, I question how much you use it to begin with.
The new Nexus trounces the Mini is most every way. If one's preference is IOS, then that is another story. I probably have used the new Nexus more than anyone at this point. I have no issues that you listed above. Yes there may be a learning curve but that depends on the user per se and their familiarity with Android. I'd say for most that this isn't their first entrance into the OS. |
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Jul 30, 2013, 12:40 PM | #18 |
All the camera apps did was add a launcher shortcut for the camera app that already was on the device. I do think it was weird of google to leave the shortcut out but its easy to fix and apps like skype, etc worked fine without it. The new nexus doesn't have this issue.
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Jul 30, 2013, 12:51 PM | #19 |
I LOVE my Nexus 7. The very first day I rooted it, installed Slimbean ROM and a custom kernel(can't remember which one), installed CarHome and a few other apps and replaced the Double DIN stereo in my car with it.
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Jul 30, 2013, 02:11 PM | #20 | |
I've got a Nexus 7 1st Gen which I just bought about three weeks ago when Staples was having a sale. It is an OK little tablet. But I prefer my 2nd Gen iPad to it any day. I installed Android 4.3 on it last night. It doesn't look any different than Android 4.2. |
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Jul 30, 2013, 02:36 PM | #21 |
Like the OP I grabbed the Nexus 7 on Saturday. I have been using it more than my Mini just cause it is new I think. Personally I think it holds up to the mini very well, especially considering the difference in price.
Personally I only picked it up to be able to run Torque with my new bluetooth OBD2 scanner, well worth it already. Sad I couldn't find any compatibility with any of my apple products.
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Jul 30, 2013, 03:14 PM | #22 |
It's not supposed to. It mostly provides lots of under the hood improvements and some small new features. Kinda like iOS 6 to 6.1
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Jul 30, 2013, 03:41 PM | #23 | |
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Jul 30, 2013, 08:07 PM | #24 | |
Your average anyone can get an iPhone and start using it. It's clear how to use the phone, the contacts, and so on. Sure, there's stuff which isn't so intuitive, but for the most part you can hand an iPhone to your grandmother and she can likely use it. An Android phone isn't as intuitive. Weather is not the entire screen on a stock Nexus (for example). When you first get it, you've got a clock, the camera, browser, SMS, and phone apps, the Play Store, and a folder of Google apps. I know, because I just fresh-wiped a Nexus 4. Other vendors might make things friendlier, but the N4 is as pure Android as you can get, and out of the box it just isn't as user-friendly as an iPhone. I'm not sure how someone could argue otherwise. Yes, a click gets you the rest of the apps, but it's not as friendly as iOS. That said, once you do get used to it, there are a lot of advantages to Android. Even the casual user can take advantage of the fact they can put their often-used apps in groups on their home pages and keep the rest stashed away - but easily and alphabetically findable with the touch of a button (yes, it's as easy to search for apps on iOS as Android, but it's a hell of a lot easier to see what you've got installed on Android). All the other oft-quoted plusses are there. I love Android, and the last (*counts in head*) eight or more portable devices I've purchased have been Android ones. But iOS is more intuitive. It just is, and it's very difficult to argue otherwise if you've used both.
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District 2 County Commissioner
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Editor�s note: Randy Dahl and Donald Boyum are running for a newly aligned District Two County Commissioner seat. District Two encompasses the cities of Whalan, Peterson, Rushford and Rushford Village and the townships of Arendahl, Holt, Norway and Pilot Mound.
The Journal asked the two candidates to respond to an Election Questionnaire. Here are their responses in their own words.
Journal: Inform the readers as to your qualifications and motivation for running for County Commissioner.
Boyum: All of my life I have been involved in some form of county programs or government. This all came about after I joined 4-H back in high school. After graduating, I went to the School of Agriculture, University of Minnesota. At this school, I became involved in a program that sent a group of students out to different clubs and demonstrated parliamentary procedure and business organizations.
I came home to Peterson after graduation and started farming with my dad, John, and brother, Marlow. Then I started getting involved in local programs such as local coop boards, ASCS, 4-H Advisory, Farm Bureau and our church.
My first elected office was the Peterson School Board. Later, I was elected to the Fillmore County Commissioner District One. I enjoyed working for the people of the district and county and many accomplishments were achieved while on the board.
Not being involved in the decision making process leaves a void in my life.
In looking at my experiences in county commissioner work, at both local and state levels, I decided to try to represent the citizens of District Two on the board of commissioners, if it is their desire. If elected, I will make this a full time commitment.
Dahl:I feel my strength as a commissioner these past two years has been in my varied work and public office experiences that I bring to the job. It has enabled me to deal with issues in an informed basis. Examples; My farming keeps me in touch with ag issues. My six years on the soil and water board is also of great help in dealing with ag issues. Our many years as foster parents of 14 foster children has made me familiar with the Social Service System. My work as a housing developer and builder along with service as a city councilman in Rushford has made me very familiar with zoning and the planning commission functions. I have been effective in putting forth the needs and concerns of my district. As commissioners we have brought a new level of professionalism and respect for each other and the office. This has enabled us to put forth reforms and policies in place to move forward and treat all county citizens, townships and cities equally and fairly.
Journal: The Zoning Ordin-ance has recently been updated, yet some townships are implementing their own ordinances to address their own specific needs.
Are you satisfied that the "two homes per quarter, quarter section" satisfies the need for development while protecting agricultural interests? How would you like to see the issue of subdivisions addressed?
Dahl: The county zoning ordinance for the ag district was a compromise of many varied viewpoints. Ag is Fillmore County�s number one industry. Townships have the authority and right to make their zoning more restrictive if they so wish. Subdivisions belong next to cities. In the country I would be open to high density rural housing under the right circumstances.
Boyum: Two homes per quarter quarter section does satisfy the needs for development. I think that the planning commission and the board of commissioners should take another look at the requirement that a dwelling must be located on an existing building site or on land with a crop equivalency rating (CER) of 65 or lower. If the dwelling is proposed on land with a CER of 66 or higher no dwelling is allowed. I don�t believe the variance committee should be required to be making so many decisions. Sub-division decisions should include township officials and county zoning authorities.
Journal: What are Fillmore County�s most valuable resources, and how would you like to see them protected, or in some cases developed? Should the Comprehensive Plan be updated?
Boyum: The county agriculture land is one of our most valuable resources. This land must be protected under zoning laws and conservation. Agricultural land cannot be recreated so we must protect it. Other valuable resources are forest, woodlands, waterways, rivers and creeks along with the beauty of the county. These all must be protected and saved for our future generations. We do live in God�s country.
Another very valuable resource is our many small cities. They are a big part of our county and we should help them survive and prosper.
The comprehensive plan was adopted in 1990 and amended in December 1994. Nearly all of it applies today. Some new zoning laws have been adopted and should be recognized in the comprehensive plan but the majority of the comprehensive plan does not have to be updated.
Dahl:Yes, the Comprehensive Plan should be updated. The process of updating it would help to identify our valuable resources which I feel are our people, our land, our water and rivers, our beautiful small cities and countryside.
Journal: What are the county�s short and long term facility needs? What needs to be done, if anything, with the courthouse, highway shops and other facilities to ensure an efficient delivery of services?
Dahl: Courthouse: new heating and cooling; remodel the old parts; construction of new judge, attorney, jury and waiting facilities; highway shops and other facilities - combine the old Lenora and Harmony shops into one new facility; a hard look at our jail facilities and what is needed in the future to meet state requirements.
Boyum: Courthouse: This has needed repairs for many years. The heating system and the air quality equipment are old and need to be replaced. The court safety is a major problem. The structure is sound according to the engineer and architects when they did a study on the facility. Something needs to be done soon. A financial package should be put together before pursuing this major project. This project should not create a big burden on the Fillmore County taxpayers.
Highway Shops: The Peterson shop is a very useable facility and is one of the newest in the county located in the center of the area it serves.
The Lenora-Harmony shops are the oldest facilities in the county. They have been maintained but should someday be replaced. Joining together maybe an option but the location should be kept near where the emergency vehicles and the county are located. There are occasions that these departments need to work together to save someone�s life.
The Cherry Grove shop is the same age as the Peterson shop. It has been well kept and needs no repairs.
The Chatfield Shop has been repaired recently and is shared with MnDOT. This sharing arrangement has been functioning satisfactory to my knowledge.
The Spring Valley shop is also shared with MnDOT and is nearly new.
The Preston Shop has been remodeled and an addition was added to the facility. The mechanics for the county are located in this shop. Also, this shop is connected to the county engineer department and is the home of the county surveyor�s office. Fillmore County has a well maintained Highway Department.
Regarding other facilities, the jail, at the present time, is too small. In the past, we would take prisoners of other counties at a cost to that county. Recently, however, I was informed that it is going the other way and Fillmore County is paying. We should consider doing something about this. It should be done when finances are available. The existing jail is well maintained. The state will have a large influence on this decision.
Journal: Given an estimated $3 billion state shortfall, the potential loss of Local Government Aid could affect the county�s budget. How do you see dealing with a cut in governmental aid?
Boyum: The state budget shortfall is very important to the Fillmore County budget. A large portion of the county�s budget comes from the state, part also comes from federal sources. The goal of the county should be to not operate in the red. We will have to balance the county budget with the money we have been allotted from the state and use county funds for the rest. We need to use some of our reserves if there is any to use. The county board should now work with the Association of Minnesota Counties to lobby the state and federal government to get more money to operate. The last resort should be to ask the local taxpayers to be responsible to pay more taxes. We cannot operated in the red.
Dahl: The role of representative government is to provide the services that people want as a whole that they cannot provide themselves individually. It is my job as your commissioner to provide these services as fairly and as efficiently as possible and to serve the public at as high a level as possible. The county tax levy for 2003 will be less than .03% higher than last year. I feel this shows that we have done a good job in dealing with state cuts.


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University of Southern Indiana athletic director Jon Mark Hall never faulted Dan Hogan's work ethic, or his ability to try to make changes.
But in the final analysis, Hogan simply didn't win enough to remain the Eagles' men's soccer head coach. USI announced on Tuesday that Hogan's contract would not be renewed. He will continue his role as the academic advisor to athletics indefinitely.
"I think that anytime you're in a situation where you're trying your hardest to move the program forward out of a little slump, for a lack of a better word, at some point in time you have to change," Hall said. "Coach Hogan worked very hard to change the climate of the program and change the result. But at the end of the day we've continued to struggle and at some point in time something has to change. That's kind of where we are today."
Hogan posted a 60-95-7 record in nine seasons, including an 8-10-0 overall mark this year, 4-8-0 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
"I am not going to comment," Hogan said on Tuesday. "This happened yesterday and I'm not prepared to say anything."
Hall considers Hogan a first-class individual.
"And I think he's going to be successful at the next spot, if that's what he decides to do," Hall said. "He will stick with us, but I don't know how long that's going to be. Dan put in some great time here. He fills a dual role for us, which most of our coaches do. I fully expect at some point for Dan to be back in the soccer business. That's what I expect."
USI has announced an immediate national search for Hogan's successor. The university will accept applications until the position is filled.
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