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Olympics 2020: Why Tokyo is a 'safe pair of hands' to host Games
In the end it was a comfortable win - Tokyo beating Istanbul 60-36. In fact Tokyo were so far out in front they almost won in the first round.
It was all very different four years ago. Then Tokyo polled just 20 votes as they went out in the second round of the race for 2016 - a contest won by Rio de Janeiro.
Here in Buenos Aires they showed they had learned the key lesson from that campaign - that presenting a sound and safe technical bid wouldn't be enough. They also had to inspire.
Their slick presentation on Saturday did just that, emphasising the economic and political strengths [not enjoyed by their rivals Madrid and Istanbul] but at the same time setting out an ambitious and exciting vision for the 2020 Games.
Although the presence of Princess Hisako charmed the members of the International Olympic Committee, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the star turn.
His speech to the members tackled head on the one issue which could still harm Tokyo's bid - the potential for further leaks from the crippled nuclear power plant at Fukushima.
His emphatic declaration that the situation was under control clearly settled any last-minute nerves among the IOC.
So what else helped swing the vote Tokyo's way?
There is no doubt that after all the problems the IOC has been experiencing in Sochi and Rio, they were looking for a safe pair of hands. Tokyo's bid was ranked number one in the technical assessment carried out by the IOC evaluation commission in June.
Add to that the commercial allure of Japan's well-established sports and media market and it's easy to see why they were such a popular choice.
Olympic hosts since 1972
- 1972: Munich, West Germany
- 1976: Montreal, Canada
- 1980: Moscow, Soviet Union
- 1984: Los Angeles, US
- 1988: Seoul, South Korea
- 1992: Barcelona, Spain
- 1996: Atlanta, US
- 2000: Sydney, Australia
- 2004: Athens, Greece
- 2008: Beijing, China
- 2012: London, UK
- 2016: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 2020: Tokyo, Japan
There was also a feeling that this was Asia's turn. By the time the Games come to Tokyo it will have been 12 years since the Beijing Olympics.
The support of the influential Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, a member of the Kuwaiti Royal Family, also helped. An IOC member since 1992, he is chairman of the powerful Association of National Olympic Committees and the Olympic council of Asia.
His influence in the IOC is said to be growing all the time - his support is thought to be one of the main reasons why the German Thomas Bach is favourite to become the new IOC president next Tuesday.
And he made a very public appearance at the Tokyo 2020 victory party at the Sheraton Hotel in Buenos Aires, hugging senior members of the bid team and posing with them for pictures.
When asked why Tokyo had won he would only say: "It was the will of the house and you have to respect the will of the house."
It is hard to know just how significant the Sheikh's support for Tokyo was. But as one trained IOC observer said, "it's much better to have him on your team working for you than on the outside working against you."
Tokyo was also helped by Madrid's failure to convince the IOC that the Spanish economy was ready for the demands of staging the Olympics. They were unable to escape from the shadow of the Eurozone crisis which has left Spain with huge debts.
By slashing the budget for the Games to under $2billion they were doing the right thing by the Spanish people, but they were limiting their ability to excite the IOC.
Madrid were also hampered by the fact that some major European cities are lining up for Olympic bids in 2024 - in particular Paris and Rome. A number of European IOC members wanted to avoid ruining their chances by electing Madrid now.
As for Istanbul, for so long the front runner, they couldn't recover from the damage caused by the recent street protests and doping scandals.
Turkey's appeal was that it could unite two continents - Europe and Asia. They failed to win enough support in either.
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9th September 2013 - 14:36I'm not so sure you could say that it was 'Asia's turn', any more than it would have been North America's turn' or 'Asia Minor's turn'.
You would have to say that New York would have to be in with a great shout if they could get their act together and put their global welcoming hat on. If you could make America less belligerent through hosting a games, then what a world legacy that would be. -
Comment number 63.
9th September 2013 - 12:53I believe people is looking at the wrong issue. The problem of Japan is not Fukushima; the problem is its colossal debt. Japanese debt is more than 15% of world's GDP!! And Olympics will make it even worst
It will definitively burst before 2020, and when that happen will create another global financial crisis (and looking at the sheer size of the debt worse than the 2008 one)... -
Comment number 62.
9th September 2013 - 11:45Not sure Japan will be safe from the Fukushima leak. They never told their people that the situation is under control. Even within the Japan, they are not sure why their PM have said that the situation is under control. As far as I know, the leaking was never stopped since the first day and it's getting worse every day. Chernobyl is still empty. Tokyo shouldn't host even after 7yrs for safety sake
Comment number 61.
9th September 2013 - 5:38As Spaniard I feel tremedously relieved and happy that Madrid has not been granted with the Games. The whole project was a bid from a bunch of incompetent (and not few of them corrupted) businessmen and politicians trying to buy some legitimacy / domestic votes and "old-fashion" cash. Then again, appalling the poor role played by the Spanish media.
Comment number 60.
9th September 2013 - 1:3713...when did the BBC resort to the American spelling. All of my life it has been Tokio not Tokyo...
Going by news archives 'Tokio' was more common than 'Tokyo' in the US, although both were used, and then replaced by it around the 2nd WW, maybe lasting a little longer in this country (into the 60s).
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I bought it on a whim because my thick hair takes forever to dry and I was game to try anything that made it dry faster...and this did it! It's a thin towel, but looks are deceiving. It sucks the water out of my hair so it's actually partially dry when I unwrap it. It's wonderful! I even rebought it after my first one got leaked on with rusty water and ruined. It was worth another $18 for me!
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i bought this a longtime ago for my highschool swimteam. It worked ok but not as good as the only water absorbing towel from Speedo. I wish that it was a little longer so that i could wrap it around my head. Sorry but i won't be buying it again.
Completely useless and it did not work. In fact, I think it even absorbed LESS water than a normal towel!
What a waste of money. This towel absolutely did nothing to decrease the amount of time I spend drying my hair. With its $18 price tag its a total rip-off! Despite whatever my feelings of Martha Stewart are, I'll stick with her brand of $5 towels as they do a better job :)

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Hey guys!
I decided to do a ONE PIECE list with (all) OCs
Why am I doing this?:
At the moment I have a cold and have to stay in bed.
So I watched TV, read a book, played NDS, learned vocabularies (!!!), wrote Covas fanfiction, etc...
AND NOW I'm bored
And the other reason is, that I'm really interested how many different OC's exist, with their design, story and personalities.
(It would be great if you could tell your friends about this list )
(Note: If such lists already exist in the big world of DA and you think "Oh no, not again!" then I'm really sorry! I don't want to spam you
P.S: sorry for my English if sth is wrong)
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Comment with your One Piece OC(s)
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February 12, 2013
In this Feb. 7, 2013 photo, master chocolatier Andrea Pedraza shows off her chocolate shoes and other treats at her shop in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas. Florists and chocolate makers are working around the clock for the busy season - Valentine's Day. Pedraza's most well known creations are chocolate pumps done in the style of Christian Louboutin shoes. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Aug 30, 2013 7:36 PM by Katherine Worsham, KSBY News
Six months after Bentley Murdock began acting as the ShareSLO Social Media Ambassador, his position has been eliminated, Rosetta Marketing Group confirmed to KSBY on Friday.
Murdock got the job after a six-week long campaign that included an online vote and a panel interview with community leaders. Locals were encouraged to apply and compete for the position, which was created as part of a social media campaign for San Luis Obispo's Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID).
The position was advertised as a temporary job that would pay $50,000 for one year. The ShareSLO Ambassador would be tasked with engaging residents and tourists on social media and promoting the San Luis Obispo area.
Ryan Allshouse, Senior Associate at Rosetta Marketing Group, which was contracted by the TBID to run the campaign, says around the same time Murdock started working as ShareSLO Ambassador, in March, a ShareSLO Street Team was also created.
Allshouse says the ShareSLO Street Team is made up of more than 100 individuals who are active in the community and promote the area through social networking. Some of them were originally competitors in the ShareSLO Ambassador competition. They are not paid, but Allshouse says they often receive free tickets to events. Allshouse says anyone can participate.
Allshouse says the Street Team was so successful, Rosetta decided that it would no longer employ a dedicated ShareSLO Ambassador.
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A Perfect Friday Night: Roasted Hubbard Squash Soup
My ideal Friday night goes something like this: I get home from work and go for a short run with my husband. I leisurely cook dinner with Pandora playing in the background (lately it's been set to The Civil Wars Radio which I have been loving); we talk about our days over a warm meal and sip on a glass of wine.
After dinner, he does the dishes while I carry my glass of wine to the living room. Our apartment is small cozy, so we still carry a conversation while in different rooms. He then sits next to me and reads the news while I plan out meals for the next week.
I know many people would probably prefer heading into the city, going out to eat and staying out late at the first sign of the weekend but for me after a full week of work, slowing down the pace of life and relaxing is the perfect way to celebrate the start of the weekend.
And to be honest, there's isn't much that feels more relaxing to me than flipping through magazines, reading your blogs and dusting-off old cookbooks to plan recipes for the following week.
I'm a lucky girl (or just way too comfortable with acting 40+ years older than my age); it's Friday night and I've got my stack of magazines ready. Let the party begin!
I hope you enjoy this Hubbard Squash Soup (yes, hubbard squash is my newest friend from the winter squash family). It's the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of another weekend. I suggest pairing it with a white wine, good company, and the latest Food Network Magazine.
Roasted Hubbard Squash Soup
Adapted from Fine Cooking
5 tbs. olive oil
3 garlic cloves, diced
1/4 tsp. ground coriander seed
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Pinch of smoked paprika, plus more for sprinkling
1 hubbard squash, cut in half and seeded
1 large leek, edges trimmed and cleaned throughouly
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. lemon juice
Croutons, optional
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together 3 tbs. oil, garlic, coriander, cumin and pinch of paprika. Place hubbard squash on baking sheet lined with foil. Spread spice mixture of flesh of squash halves. Roast under tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
2. Heat remaining 2 tbs. olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the leek, carrots, salt and pepper and cook until leek in softened, about 7-8 minutes. Scoop out flesh of squash and add to pot. Add broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the bay leaf and puree the soup using an immersion blender or stand blender. Add lemon juice and additional salt and pepper, to taste. Scoop into bowls, sprinkle with paprika and top with croutons. Serve and enjoy!
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David Bowie teams up with Paul Smith for 'The Next Day' t-shirt
David Bowie has teamed up with designer Paul Smith for a T-shirt to celebrate the release of his new album 'The Next Day'.
The cotton T-shirt, which features the Jonathan Barnbrook-designed artwork for 'The Next Day' - inspired by Bowie's 1977 album 'Heroes' – is one of many collaborations between Bowie and Smith planned this year, Vogue reports. The shirt features a message and signature written by Paul Smith on the bottom right corner of the album sleeve image.
"David Bowie has worn a lot of Paul Smith throughout his career and I was excited and delighted when asked if I would do the official T-shirt for his album, 'The Next Day'," Smith told Vogue "There will also be some other great things coming up later in the year." The shirt will be available from March 7, priced at £70, from paulsmith.co.uk.
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I need the current Free Malwarebytes For Windows XPSP3. This is for my sister. She Called Microsoft to have her computer fixed and they sent her to IYogi and they fixed it, in the process they removed her Malwarebytes program and I have no idea why they would do that. Would you please send me the Free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 18.104.22.1680 to me, so that I can email her the link so she can download it again. I googled it but what I see is DownLoad then Buy Now below that. She wants the free version 188.8.131.520. I am unsure which one she should use so thought I would get your help on this. Thank you very much. thirdfrt!!! |
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Here is a link that might be useful: Malwarebytes Free
I suspect that if your sister were to look around she would find that IYogi has replaced Malwarebytes with something they just happen to sell so she is no doubt still protected. They show the McAfee banner in the bottom corner so perhaps that is what they have installed. |
- Posted by ravencajun (My Page) on Tue, Jun 21, 11 at 14:04
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Download.com it is free, if you want it to go into full version that one is the one you have to pay for, it runs full time protection the free one is manual you updated it and run the scans on your own. |
She says that she has support dock on her computer could that be a replacement for Malwarebytes? If she puts Malwarebytes in would it conflict with the support dock? thirdfrt!!! |
The free version of Malwarebytes will not conflict with anything since it is a demand only scanner. It does not run except when you manually run a scan. |
- Posted by ravencajun (My Page) on Tue, Jun 21, 11 at 16:38
the one thing I would caution about support dock is that it does have registry clearer components and I would not recommend using that aspect ever. Especially by someone who is not well versed on the registry and the damages that can occur when it is messed with. be sure that it is understood that malwarebytes must be updated prior to running the scan each time and use the full scan mode. I would also recommend installing spywareblaster, just install it open it once a week hit update then hit enable all protection so the shield turns green then close, that is it, it sits in the background and protects you and does not conflict with anything. |
I am going to visit her on Monday or Tuesday of next week. Why would Microsoft send her to Iyogi in the first place? Is this something new that they are doing now? I have not read to many good things about iyogi and I am wondering if she should even have it left on her computer. What is support Dock and what is its purpose and should she keep that? She did tell me that she had no problems with the guy from iyogi and that he fixed the problem that she was having and that is good but I myself am wondering about iyogi and is support Dock a part of iyogi or is this totally something else? Is there a way of setting the support dock so that she wouldn't be able to use the registry fix? I'm asking this now before I go down there. With these answers I can email it to her, then when I am down there I can follow all instructions to protect her computer. They show the McAfee banner in the bottom corner so perhaps that is what they have installed. owbist, She told me that there is no McAfee banner there and that she is using Norton Antivirus and that may be the reason why there isn't any banner. Thanks pkponder and raven for the links to Malwarebytes. grandms: Thanks, now I know it won't conflict with any other programs. Thanks to everyone for your help and support, if there is anything that I need to do please leave me instuctions that I can follow while I am there. thirdfrt!!! |
Here's a little heads-up about iYogi. It's one of those telephone marketing "scams" (for lack of a better word) to sell PC Optimization software junk. It has no affiliation with Microsoft Corporation. 1) "iYogi" - Annual unlimited PC support $169.99 a year 2) "Support Dock" - a product from iYogi that cost $29.99 Take a quick look at some of the links found at this Google Search re: "iYogi" I detest seeing these rip-offs taking advantage of unsuspecting, inexperienced people! |
Hopefully your sister only downloaded their trial software so she won't get stuck for big bucks. Be sure to check they didn't remove any of her other protection programs. Rosie |
I helped my sister with the download of Malwarebytes last night. She has it in her add/remove programs, on her desktop but, it didn't show up in her all programs. When I downloaded Malwarebytes a few years ago it was put on the desktop, add/remove programs and in programs. My question is why didn't it go to her programs like mine did? She should have it in 3 different places and she only has it in two. Any ideas? thirdfrt!!! |
She should have it in 3 different places and she only has it in two Are you referring to the icons on the desktop, taskbar and quick launch bar? Remember that with XP one has to click the toolbars option after a right click on the taskbar to activate the Quick launch bar. Sis may not have done that. You really should consider trying Teamviewer to be able to assist your sister remotely. You would click to install the complete and free program and sis would click the "Join a session" link just below. That way you can either sit back and tutor her along watching every keystroke and mouse click or you can take over and do the chores needed. She is protected because each link up needs a randomly generated password. You can talk to each other with the program too, but so far I have not tried that as we use Skype anyway, I should give it a try ;~) |
- Posted by ravencajun (My Page) on Thu, Jun 23, 11 at 12:11
I do not know enough about iyogi to comment but I have seen bad reviews and the support dock is one of their products which is not a free product. Did she give them her credit card? And why did she think microsoft was who sent her to iyogi? usually in the install of malwarebytes it ask if you want to put the various icons on desktop and quicklaunch bar she may have not oked that screen. However it should show up in her programs. |
Hi owbist, Are you referring to the icons on the desktop, taskbar and quick launch bar? Remember that with XP one has to click the toolbars option after a right click on the taskbar to activate the Quick launch bar. Sis may not have done that. When we were going through the download it had the two options, one for the Desktop and one for the Quick Launch Bar. I told her not to choose the Quick Launch Bar and only to choose the one to make the shortcut for the Desktop.The reason I did that was because I remember back when it wasn't a good thing to have things go into the quick launch bar. She does not have a check mark next to the quick launch bar under the tool bar section. You really should consider trying Teamviewer to be able to assist your sister remotely. You would click to install the complete and free program and sis would click the "Join a session" link just below. That way you can either sit back and tutor her along watching every keystroke and mouse click or you can take over and do the chores needed. She is protected because each link up needs a randomly generated password. If I understand this correctly I would have to do this: Example: For the 1st time of use let's say the password would be home. If you had to go back in for a second time then you would have to change the password and use house instead. In other words for each time I would need to go in I would have to change the pass word to something else. Am I right? I don't need to use the computer as a phone because, I am able to use my normal home phone and I can talk as long as I need without extra charge on my long distance. Raven, Did she give them her credit card? And why did she think microsoft was who sent her to iyogi? Yes she did and she was told that he was from Microsoft and then when he needed help he switched her over to iyogi. That is what she told me. Here is what I found on the internet. 1. Yes... Its is a SCAM...!! 2. Companies are using IYogi for their IT support...Microsoft, Shield Deluxe, HP etc. When you call for assistance technician tells you there are more problems and in order for them to help you you must purchase their $139.00 computer repair package. I paid this and the technician started working on my computer and in the middle of the job he said it was time for him to go home. He said he would finish the next day...in the mean time he had taken my virus protection and my spyware protection off my computer leaving me unprotected. I have posted a link on this subject. My sister said she found the phone number for Microsoft and spoke to one of their techs and since he had problems with the fix he asked her if he could switch her to another person and she said yes. That's all I know about that. She told me that the other person fixed her computer and then offered her a 1 year, 2 year or 3 year for support if she needs any other help. She chose the 1 Year and paid them for it. iyogi is on her computer and so is Support Dock. I don't know what to tell her, since they fixed her computer and didn't do anything else odd it is hard for me to get through to her that this could have been a scam. She lost her husband a couple of years ago and she doesn't have anyone who can lift that desktop computer to take it into a shop. Whoever fixed her computer did right by her on that but I wonder about the 1 year support thing. I told her that she should call her Credit Card Company to make sure there is only the charge for the one year on it. Rather she has or not I don't know. She tells me that she doesn't want to talk about it anymore. I did talk her into downloading Malwarebytes again (that they removed) and she ran a scan and everything showed up OK. I also told her not to touch the iyogi or the support dock thing to leave it alone until she gets her bill. She hasn't touched it. Raven, Did she give them her credit card? And why did she think microsoft was who sent her to iyogi? Yes. Because the guy told her he was from Microsoft when she asked him and when he couldn't fix the problem he asked her if he could use someone from iyogi to help her and she then said yes. Once again that is all that I know. She said the Microsoft guy was hard to understand and was from India. I think he said they wouldn't charge her this time but if she needed more help later they would charge her. (Microsoft guy told her this) My question is if the iyogi program that is on her computer is just the means to access her computer they can't access it again unless she OKs it right? Should she get rid of iyogi? Should she get rid of support Dock? Sounds like the fix was $139.99 and the support dock cost her $30.00 total $169.99. Now I would like to get back to the Malwarebytes question. usually in the install of malwarebytes it asks if you want to put the various icons on desktop and quick launch bar she may have not oked that screen. However it should show up in her programs. Yes it did ask that question, did she want it on her desktop (yes) and did she want it on the quick launch (she did not put a check mark there). I explained why above. I do know that it is on her Desktop and in Add/Remove Programs. It is not in her All Programs though. Like you said Raven it should be in All Programs but it isn't, could that be because she didn't choose the quick launch choice? Can you link me to a site that shows how to download Malwarebytes with the questions that it asks? Should you be able to down load it without having to shut off Norton? I am thinking about removing it and re downloading it but I need to know what to do so that it will show up in All Programs as well as the Desktop and Add/Remove Programs. Thanks Owbist and Raven for your help. I will look back later tomorrow. thirdfrt! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Complaints Board
Thirdfrt, I have always used the Quick launch bar and found it very useful. Using desktop icons means you need to iconise whatever is on the screen to access the desktop icons, not too productive methinks. The Quick launch is always visible. I allow no icons on my desktop,I like my photos that are wallpaper so I also click the desktop toolbar and a desktop icon appears on the taskbar near the clock. Clicking the icon brings up a vertical list of all the desktop icons. Teamviewer. Here is the procedure, you install the program and sis merely clicks to "Join a session" on the website. Sis will then relay a numeric 9 digit code which will then always be her identifier to you. You enter the number in the window and click "Connect to partner", once connected another small window appears and your sister will relay the numerical randomly generated 4 digit password for you to enter. Once done her screen will appear on your computer. Now you have control of her screen, mouse and keyboard or you can watch and direct her movements. The secret if you are doing the work is for her not to move the mouse because she still has control and more so than you. |
- Posted by ravencajun (My Page) on Fri, Jun 24, 11 at 13:18
If she has the desktop icon and is able to run the malwarebytes scan then she is good, just update it prior to doing the scans each time. I do have malwarebytes on my quick launch bar, somethings I add there some not. I would be a bit concerned as to what she has agreed to and what she is going to be charged, my bet is it will be one of those deals that you have to tell them you no longer want the service or they just continue to bill your credit card. That really needs to be checked into and possibly alert the credit card company. I installed team viewer on my sisters computer so that anytime I need to help her it is already on there and we can start a session, as Owbist said it is a very good option when trying to help someone that is not close by. The thing that really bothers me is that with out permission he removed a very good well known security program from her pc, that in itself would concern me, they should never be removing anything with out direct permission and only if it is harmful in some way, not the case with malwarebytes at all. Perhaps they were hopeful that now with out malwarebytes she would get malware and they would be the ones she would turn to and keep turning to. |
- Posted by ravencajun (My Page) on Fri, Jun 24, 11 at 16:33
along these same lines this is an article that was just out about some of these scams, now even happening on our phones |
owbist, That sounds really great. I wouldn't mind downloading it but I was wondering something. Would it be possible for me to download it to a folder and use it from there instead of having it on my desktop? One more question: Does it use any resources? Raven, I installed team viewer on my sisters computer so that anytime I need to help her it is already on there and we can start a session, as Owbist said it is a very good option when trying to help someone that is not close by. Does my sister have to install it on her computer for me to be able to help her? I am going down on Monday to see her so I need to know this. OK, then it doesn't matter that she doesn't have Malwarebytes in her All Programs? Yes it works when she clicks on it to run it from her Desktop. No Problems there. I thought it rather fishy that they removed Malwarebytes but, she has it back now and can use it to protect her computer. She never had it before and when her son and dil came for a visit a couple of weeks ago her dil installed it. Then they removed it and then I helped her reinstall it. Has anyone used Logmein? thirdfrt!!! |
Teamviewer - Logmein - same soup different gravy. When not in use Teamviewer uses no resources, when being used it is quite heavy. Remember you are transmitting her screen in it's entirety in real time. You may not see her wallpaper depending on the capabilities of both computers, I never see my sister's or BIL's wallpaper as their machine are not robust enough, some others I see it. If you have some reluctance re this program remember you do have the Add/Remove programs feature at your fingertips at any time to get rid of it. Having used it for probably 3 years or more and connected to computers on 2 continents I cannot see a single downside to this great freebie |
I have to agree, Teamviewer is a fabulous tool that I use often to help friends and family without a drive to their home. |
Hi owbist, You didn't answer this question. Would it be possible for me to download it to a folder and use it from there instead of having it on my desktop? The reason I would like to know is, because I wouldn't want my grandchildren getting into it, so if I have it in a folder in my documents then they wouldn't see it and no one else would either in case I would have to take it to a shop. thirdfrt!!! |
Oops, sorry 'bout that. If you mean the starting icon of course you could place it inside a folder. Easier though would be to delete it from the desktop then when you need it use the Start/All programs method. There is little the kiddywinks could do with Teamviewer as you would see once installed. Take a squint at these screenshots and you will see what I mean. Click on the first one to increase the size and you can see the options are quite limited. That is the start up screen Kids from 5 to 15 are much smarter than you or I so forget trying to fool 'em. Store techs have a vague idea where to look around too if they feel the need. Why would you spare 2 seconds to be concerned about what anyone might see on your computer? Secondly you have come here often enough with smart questions so that if you were to overcome any nervousness you could fix anything on your computer including swapping out hardware if it is a desktop machine. |
Thanks owbist, Why would you spare 2 seconds to be concerned about what anyone might see on your computer? "LOL" I just thought the kids might think it is some kind of game and start messing with it and since it would be something new that I have never messed with before, I wouldn't know what to do if they did something thinking it was a game. Kids will be kids and I am normally there to tell them not to do certain things but, if I got distracted for some reason and forgot to tell them then I would be at a loss as to what to do to fix it. Also I took my computer into this shop once and they removed things that they thought used a lot of resources. Now a couple of things they removed I didn't mind but, there was one program they removed and it made me mad. I called them and told them for now on they get my permission before they remove anything. I just thought if it wasn't on the desktop staring them in the face that they wouldn't be tempted to remove it. There is a method to my madness. "LOL" Those are the two things that entered my mind so that is why I asked. Thanks for the info, I saved it and will have to look at it later. We are under a severe thunderstorm watch and I hear it thundering so I need to go now to unplug. thirdfrt!!! |
Raven or owbist, I think I asked this question and I don't remember getting an answer. Question: Does my sister have to have Teamviewer on her computer too in order for me to access her computer? thirdfrt!!! |
She can but does not have to. Go to the link and you will see that underneath the download button is a link the says "Join a session" That is what she needs to do then follow along. It is either 2 or 3 moves she will need to make. As I have not been the one needing the help I do not use that part. |
Hi to all, I went to my sisters and just returned yesterday. While I was there I had the tech who built my computer to look over her computer. He said that she had no viruses or Trojans and that after looking over her computer he recommended that we remove iyogi and so I did. I ran a full scan in Malwarebytes and everything showed OK. Then I ran a full system scan in Norton and that came back OK. It looked like everything was OK on the days I was there but today she told me that the orginal error message has popped up again. It says: Windows no disk Exception Processing Message.cooooo13 Parameters 75B6BF7c, 75B6BF7c, 75B6BF7c. This pops up when she starts her computer up. |
Looks like a simple registry hack will cure that. Take a look at this thread and scroll down to the post by abolobna dated 29 08 2010 |
Hi owbist, Someone sent me line by line instructions on how to do that, the only thing different from abolobna's instructions and the one that I have is when you get to Errormode mine says to double click on it and abolobna says to right click on it. Does it matter if you double click on it or right click on it, will the box pop up either way? thirdfrt!!! |
Here is the word from Microsoft, they say the right click. Be sure to create a backup of the registry before proceeding for your protection of course. Forgot to mention that in the previous post, sorry about that. |
Wow now you are really challenging me. "Smiles" I do much better if I have a picture along with the instructions. Then I can do anything I think. "Smiles" So that you will know I have never backed up anything because I am not sure of myself on it. I think I need to take lessons for that one. Now I have learned how to put stuff into a flash drive and save my files. thirdfrt!!! |
Ok this is simple now. Just use Google and type edit registry and millions of hits appear. Look through the first few and you will find many tutorials with good graphics showing step by step. You are nervous and rightly so because of all the warnings about messing up a registry. HOWEVER, this is nothing more than making a correction to a spelling error if you look at it that way. First time just go into the registry working down to the needed page. Once there you can walk away and grab a coffee if you feel stress, or you can make the simple correction to the one entry in question. Those of us who help others always need to stress the importance of caution in the registry because of those who are so impetuous. my ex son in law is a good example, he goes into a computer like a bull in a china shop. Luckily I do not have to clean up behind him anymore :) Now I have learned how to put stuff into a flash drive and save my files. To save your work, assuming it is stored in My Documents. Click My Documents to highlight Scroll down the left side now to find the thumb drive Simple huh? |
Hi owbist, Sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you. With the holiday and having my grandchildren back I have been busy and didn't have the time to read your last post to me. I am going to save your information so that I won't lose it. Not only have I been busy but I am also experiencing some neck and back pain. I went to the doctor and have to go back in on Monday. It will get better but it will take some time. Thank you owbist for jumping in and trying to help. Please bare with me for now and I will get back to you with a new thread after I start feeling better. I don't concentrate very well when not feeling well. Thanks a lot for all of your information. "Smiles" I'm headed now to go in and see if I can copy that part of your thread. thirdfrt!!! |
Hey you look after yourself and the grandchildren too. This stuff can be taken care of at any time you feel you wish to tackle it. |
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Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment that is used for some types of cancer|. This information describes the treatment, how and when it's given and some of the possible side effects.
We hope this information answers your questions. If you have any further questions, you can ask your doctor or nurse at the hospital where you are having your treatment.
RFA uses heat to destroy cancer cells. It uses a probe called an electrode to apply an electrical current (radiofrequency) to a tumour. The electrical current heats the cancer cells to high temperatures, which completely destroys (ablates) the cells. The cancer cells die and the area that's been treated gradually shrinks and becomes scar tissue.
RFA doesn't always manage to destroy all the cancer cells. Some people may need to be treated more than once. RFA can be repeated if the tumour starts to grow again.
RFA can be given:
You'll be asked not to eat anything for several hours before your treatment. If you take any medicines, you'll usually be asked to take them as normal. If you take drugs that can thin your blood, such as aspirin or warfarin, your doctor will give you instructions about when to stop taking these.
The treatment usually takes place in the operating theatre or hospital scanning department. Treatment takes about 1-3 hours, depending on the size and number of tumours being treated. It's possible to have treatment as an outpatient, but most people will stay overnight in hospital. If you're having the treatment as an outpatient, you'll need to arrange for someone to take you home, as you won't be able to drive for 24 hours afterwards.
Before the treatment, you'll see a doctor who will explain the procedure. This is a good time to ask questions if you're unsure about anything. You will then be asked to sign a form to say that you agree (consent|) to the treatment.
A nurse will give you a hospital gown to change into, and a doctor or nurse will place a fine tube (cannula) into a vein in your arm or on the back of your hand. You may also have blood samples taken to check your general health and blood clotting.
RFA can be given with a local anaesthetic to numb the area and a sedative to make you drowsy. If you need to have a larger area treated, RFA is usually done under a general anaesthetic.
Once you're in position on the treatment couch and have had the anaesthetic, you'll have an ultrasound scan (uses sound waves to look inside the body) or a CT scan (takes x-rays that give a 3D picture of the inside of the body). These scans help the doctor guide the electrode into the right position, and to keep a close eye on what's happening during your treatment.
Once it's in the right position, the electrical current is passed through the electrode to the tip. How long the current is applied for will depend on the size of the tumours.
An area of healthy tissue around the tumour is usually also treated, as there may be cancer cells around the tumour that can't be seen. The treated tissue is not removed, but it slowly shrinks and heals over time.
If you have a larger tumour or more than one, the doctor may need to use a number of electrodes.
RFA can be used to try to cure a cancer, reduce its size, or relieve symptoms (palliative treatment). It can be given alone, or with other cancer treatments.
RFA may be used instead of surgery when someone has other medical conditions, which means they're not fit enough to have a general anaesthetic.
RFA is mainly used to treat:
RFA can be used as a treatment for both primary| and secondary liver cancer|.
RFA is most suitable for tumours smaller than 5cm (2in). Larger tumours can be treated but may need repeated RFA treatments.
RFA is suitable for people who already have liver disease such as cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and who can't have surgery. However, if a person's liver is very damaged then treatment with RFA may not be possible.
Occasionally, a treatment called chemoembolisation| may be done before RFA. Chemoembolisation involves mixing chemotherapy| drugs with an oily liquid called lipiodol. This is injected into the liver through a tube, which has been inserted into the main blood vessel carrying blood to your liver (hepatic artery).
RFA is most commonly used to treat cancers that have spread to the liver from the bowel| or breast|. Neuroendocrine cancers| (rare tumours that can release hormones into the bloodstream) that have spread to the liver can also be treated with RFA. People with other cancers may also be suitable for treatment with RFA, but first doctors need to make sure that the cancer is contained within the liver or is well-controlled.
It usually works best for tumours that are smaller than 5cm (2in).
RFA can be used as a treatment for both primary| and secondary lung cancer|.
RFA can be given to people with early lung cancer who can't have surgery or choose not to have it. It works best in tumours that are close to the outside of the lung and are smaller than 3.5cm (1¼in). RFA may be given alone or in combination with radiotherapy| treatment.
RFA can be used for tumours that are smaller than 3.5cm (1¼in) and close to the outside of the lung. A small number of tumours may be treated – usually up to five per lung.
Tumours within the centre of the lung, or larger than 3.5cm (1¼in), may also be treated. However, there is a higher risk of these tumours coming back. A general anaesthetic is usually used if a person has larger tumours or more than three smaller ones. The lungs are usually treated one at a time.
Surgery| is the main treatment for kidney cancer|. However, some people aren't fit enough for an operation to remove the kidney, so RFA may be used. It may also be used for people who have only one kidney, or when it's important to keep both kidneys for another reason.
It can be used to treat tumours of up to 5cm (2in), but it works best for tumours that are smaller than 3cm (1in) and close to the outside of the kidney.
The risk of complications with RFA is low. These are the main complications that can occur:
There is usually very little bleeding during the treatment. Occasionally, some people have more serious bleeding during or immediately after the procedure. You'll be closely monitored for bleeding during the treatment and for a few hours afterwards, so that if it occurs it can be dealt with straightaway.
Some people develop an infection at the treatment site. You may be given antibiotics to reduce the risk of this happening. If infection develops, you may notice redness or discharge, feel pain at the treatment site that doesn't go away after a few days, or you may feel generally unwell. Contact your doctor for advice if you think you have an infection.
A part or all of the lung may collapse. The lung can collapse when treating liver or upper kidney cancer, but this is very rare. It's most likely to happen when a tumour in the lung is treated with RFA.
A collapsed lung can cause breathlessness|. This may sound frightening but it's not usually serious, and the lung will get better on its own over a few days. Most people don't need any treatment for a collapsed lung other than painkillers|. Some people may need to have a tube placed into their lung for a short time to help it expand back to full size.
This is rare because the doctor uses scans to guide the electrodes into place. However, some people are at a greater risk because of the size or location of their tumours. In a few cases, treatment to the liver has damaged the bile ducts - causing yellowing of the skin (jaundice) - or the bowel. RFA to the kidney can sometimes damage the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder (ureter). Sometimes further treatment is needed to repair any damage.
These are some of the side effects you may have for a few days after RFA:
Your doctor will prescribe painkillers for you to take regularly for a few days, as you will probably have some pain or discomfort at the treatment site. Sometimes people have pain in their shoulder after treatment in the liver or lung. Others may have pain in their hip after treatment to their kidney. For most people, any pain or discomfort lasts for less than a week. If it persists after this time or isn't controlled with painkillers, contact your doctor for advice.
We have more information about controlling cancer pain|, which might be helpful.
You may feel a little unwell for the first few days and have a slightly raised temperature. You'll probably be tired as well. People who have treatment for larger tumours or to several tumours are most likely to be affected. This is a normal reaction and is caused by your body clearing away the cells that have been destroyed by the treatment. Drinking plenty of fluids will help. It's a good idea to take it easy for a few days, but you should be able to get back to your usual activities after about a week. If your temperature doesn't return to normal, or if it goes above 38°C (100.4°F), contact your doctor as this may be due to infection.
This may occur after RFA to the kidney. It should disappear after a few days.
You will usually be given an appointment to have a repeat scan after your RFA. This will show how well the treatment has worked.
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Hi. We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen. One of the sticking points is the range hood. Our range is a Monogram all gas 48 inch with the grill and the griddle. The main reason for the choice of size was the two ovens. It is doubtful that any large number of burners would ever be on high, and the griddle will probably be used occasionally (based upon our use of the griddle in our last house) and the grill will probably be used even less often. Monogram recommends 1000 CFM for ventilation. I am not worried about the burners themselves causing problems, as our past range with five burners, three of them almost as large as on the Monogram, never caused issues. The vent in my old house was a consumer Broan that never gave an issue sucking the smoke from the griddle (or anything grilled in the Grill-O-Vator ... or whatever it was called ...i loved that O-Keefe and Merit range). I am curious, especially since many consumers use those electric indoor grills, if that much is truly necessary fir the grill. I know a grill can put out a lot of smoke, but I know that even 600 CFM is a LOT of air movement. Would 600 be adequate for a grill, or am I being stupid for even considering it? In a related question, if I do go with a 1200 CFM blower (such as the Imperial Dual blower model inserts) ... would I have to run two eight inch vents through the roof? Imperial recommends against combining the exhaust vent pipes. If it helps, one of the things I am trying to avoid is problems with replacement air. My house is from 1958 but has had all the windows and doors replaced with vinyl. Water heater and furnace are located outside; gas dryer is in the garage. Fireplaces are rarely used and both are gas logs. |
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- Posted by springplanter (My Page) on Fri, Jun 28, 13 at 9:47
check your local building codes. Many towns have adopted the international ruling on makeup air which states that above 400cfm must have MUA! Good luck |
The problem with assuming that some burners will be off and hence the total possible BTUs will be reduced and hence less cfm are needed is that we don't have hoods in which various portions over unused burners can be sealed off, saving all the air velocity for the zone above the operating burners. Hoods do not suck smoke off of burners. A turbojet intake could probably do that, but a typical hood flow rate can barely pull in smoke skimming past the edge of the aperture. A velocity map of this [lack of] flow at a distance can be found in the ASHRAE Handbook: 2003 HVAC Applications. Hoods capture the rising smoke (if the hood's aperture is large enough) and then contain the smoke if the air velocity is high enough. (If not, the smoke curls out of the hood.) In between capture and containment, the baffles attempt to capture the larger grease particles. While a single 10-inch duct is normally preferred for the higher flow rate applications, rectangular ducts to fit walls and even pairs of ducts are not out of the question. Actual flow rate will be considerably less than rated flow of the fan/blower because fan cfm values are typically taken at zero static pressure, whereas the ducting, hood, baffles, MUA, etc. conspire to cause a pressure drop across the fan, not likely to be less than a tenth of an inch (of water column) with perfect MUA. This interior pressure drop alone is three times greater than certain combustion appliances can work with correctly if they share the same air pressure as the kitchen. The resulting combustion backflow is dangerous. For more, review MUA related threads here first. What goes out has to come in, or else the house would implode. So the negative pressure will increase until the fan is gagged to be equal to how well the house gags the MUA. Actual flow rate in that case may be only 300 cfm. kas |
- Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Fri, Jun 28, 13 at 12:19
"Hoods do not suck smoke off of burners." Kas - I'm in the process of a kitchen remodel so I can't speak to my new range hood, but I'm replacing an old school wall fan which was about 3-4' away from the cooktop. That fan was filled with grease, and I could visibly see smoke being drawn towards the fan when searing meat. Certainly nowhere close to all of it, but the air movement was evident. Also, conventional wisdom states to start up your hood before cooking in order to stabalize the air flow before actually cooking. Just wondering how you quote above reconciles with this? |
A good question that begs to be answered. First, we should observe that a simple wall fan, without any ducting or hood or hood filters/baffles, has a very unrestricted path, and might move 300 cfm depending on design. If the kitchen were filled with greasy smoke it would eventually all be pulled out by the fan, although some grease would have precipitated on the walls. The velocity of air from this fan can be high close to the fan, unlike many pop-up hoods that pull lower cfm over a larger area. Second, when I write about upward velocity of effluent of 3 ft/s as measured in cooking experiments (references on My Clippings page), it is just a number pulled from an infinity of numbers that would apply to rising effluent as a function of height, angle off vertical, and temperature of the cooking surface. The goal is to not have this effluent curl out of the hood due to momentum reflection in the hood, hence the hood flow (at least close to the baffles) should equal the rising velocity of the smoke. (See schlieren photography of hoods working and failing as published in various sources.) When the smoke rises and meets the air flow going into the wall fan, the smoke velocity vector and the velocity vector of the air induced by the fan at that particular point in space relative to the fan are added vectorially. The new vector bends toward the fan, and if it gets close enough it will be further rotated until it is sucked in. Similarly, a 1000 cfm through a 10-inch duct would do the same at a wall, as the velocity would be high enough that the great fall-off of velocity with distance would still leave enough velocity to turn some of the smoke. But when this duct velocity is reduced by hooking the duct to a large hood intended to capture all of the greasy effluent and extract some of the grease, the velocity at the hood is modest and at the cooktop negligible. (It is only 10% at 1.6 times the hood short dimension width below the hood, per the ASHRAE Handbook.) To put it another way, the pressure at the cooktop is not significantly less than elsewhere in the room, so no sucking of the smoke at the surface is going on. So, if greasy smoky effluent rises past a fan that is itself causing a significant local velocity, a portion of the effluent will be immediately pulled in; the rest eventually after mixing with the room air. As far as starting the fan early, the house air has some inertia, and it has to be moving to support the air flow. I've never tried to analyze the time to accelerate the air to the steady-state condition. My guess is that it strongly depends on the amount of the house from which the MUA is being taken. An open nearby window would probably reduce the acceleration time to be nearly the same as the fan rotation acceleration time. kas |
Check with your building department if you wish. If there is a limit a large dimensioned capture fixture would help make use of a smaller than 1000cfm blower. Or fans are variable speed, so you control it. |
So if a typical hood vent captures smoke so poorly, is a higher amount of CFM actually useful? There are some posts on various sites that state anything over 360 is overkill. |
This was not a typical hood vent being compared; it was a fan in a wall blowing air from inside to outside. The one's I've seen are of the order of 8 to 10 inches in diameter (see example). The useless answer is that there is an amount of cfm for a given hood aperture, baffle or mesh area, height above the cooktop, cooking temperature, and food that is enough, so more might not be useful for cooking ventilation, although it could aid household air replacement. Call it overkill if you like. More than 360 cfm might be overkill for a tiny hood over a toaster oven. 360 actual cfm (likely requiring a 500 cfm rated fan) would probably do for mild cooking on a 30-inch or 36-inch cooktop. There are people here who are grilling on 48-inch gas cooktops. They will need a lot more than 360 cfm. I have a 10 square foot aperture island hood 34 inches over a 36-inch induction cooktop and 3500W induction wok hob. I use a 1500 cfm rated fan. This seems adequate. Actual flow rate is roughly 900 cfm with sufficient MUA, and because it works with 90 cfm/sq.ft., 90 cfm/sq.ft. is the specific flow rate I recommend. Why does this work, one might ask, when the effluent upward velocity can be 3 ft/s and 90 cfm/sq.ft. is only 1.5 ft/s. I believe the answer lies mainly in the design of the baffles. When the rising effluent reaches the baffles, it tends to be entrained in the roughly 3 ft/s velocity of the air flowing around them and into the upper part of the hood. In other words, there isn't much reflection (effluent curling downward) at the baffles, even though the baffles present an apparent "blockage" area of roughly half the aperture area. What is actually going on would require computational fluid dynamics to investigate. Industry has evidently found baffle configurations that are relatively economical to manufacture and are aerodynamically effective without having to emulate NACA duct designs. kas |
Here is a link that might be useful: example wall fan
I love this forum. THe information is fascinating. Thank you. If I go with the Imperial, should I do the two 8 inch runs or combine? Imperial claims a 25 percent drop in CFM if it it combined to one. |
A bold statement by imperial. What size are they assuming you are combining into, using what type of transition? For equal duct sectional area, a single duct must be the square root of 2 larger than one of the single ducts. For an eight-inch single, this would call for a twelve-inch duct (eleven-inch ducts are not going to be on the shelf). However, the frictional loss on the sides of two eight inch ducts is significantly larger than one twelve-inch duct, so a ten-inch duct may be sufficiently equivalent. This can be checked with on-line duct calculators that I don't have time to look up myself. Significant pressure loss can occur in bends, and in the transition ducting getting from two eights to one ten. So the pressure losses of the entire paths of both configurations needs to be analyzed if there is a question. Using a roof fan instead of internal fans will allow fan sizing to compensate for estimated pressure losses. Note that when doing that evaluation, the pressure losses across the baffles and through the transitions that the hood itself presents need to be included. The hood + baffles might be 0.1 inches of water by itself at your desired flow rate. A roof fan also allows an in-line silencer to be installed if there is room in an attic or other point in the pathway. I should note that when a hood is very long, it has to also grow in height to assure that air is pulled evenly across the length. Using two ducts instead of one reduces that need for a lot of height. Dual exhausts also make the in-hood fans fit easier than one larger fan would. kas |
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Hi Rick -
It is so great to see other churches embracing the teaching of a Christian worldview in their congregations. It is even more so to see that Nancy's book is being given such positive standing.
Is it just me or does there seem to be a heightened awareness of the need for Christian worldview and apologetic teaching? I have been very surprised (pleasantly) that the congregation I attend has welcomed this type of teaching with open arms. Is this something you have been noticing on a national scale or just in localized pockets of the US?
Hi Shawn,
Total Truth begins with this quote from Francis Schaeffer:
"Christianity is not a series of truths in the plural, but rather truth spelled with a capital 'T.'
"Biblical Christianity is Truth concerning total reality -- and the intellectual holding of that total Truth and then living in light of that Truth."
I would agree there is heightened awareness of the need for teaching Christianity as a total worldview rooted in knowable and verifiable Truth about God, man, and the cosmos.
For this we are thankful and shudder at where things might be today without people stepping forward to take their place in the line of battle.
There remains, however, so very much to do in the area of articulating a Christian mind both inside and outside of the church building. Too much that is said and done reflects a kind of privatized spirituality, it seems to me.
There remains especially much to do in the area of the practical application of the truth and lordship of Christ across the whole of life and culture, including the nuts and bolts and methods of Christian ministry. This lack may be a significant hindrance in the present struggle.
This concern is at the core of Schaeffer's struggle. See chapter 13 of his True Spirituality and chapter 13 of Total Truth. Our experience has been that this aspect of Christian worldview is rather neglected.
Politically, for example, some might think Christians have matured in their political action.
My sense is that this clearly is not the case: In the engagement of the issues, in the ability to field articulate spokesmen, and in the all-important practical side of cultural-political engagement, Christians seem rather shy of an authentic and mature cultural engagement consistent with a vibrant, whole, and humane discipleship. We have a few "stars" and a "star system" that creates them, but that's about it, it seems.
I am working on a book that addresses concerns such as these. Perhaps this effort, along with work done by others, can help shift the tide toward a more humane and life-affirming society in tune with love of God and the dignity of man.
Certainly -- to take up Shawn's point -- Total Truth (and the whole world-view approach) is not nearly well known enough here in Britain (and, I guess, in other parts of the English-speaking world), and that is a great shame, as it's an excellent book -- I quote it on my Christian website, and hope others do too.
Thanks for citing BibleTrekToday.com in this post as a good example of how pastors are using Nancy's book today. We are excited about what God is doing in our congregation as we have focused on building a biblical world view this year.
I feel that this is needed and will yield great dividends in the long run. The book, TOTAL TRUTH was a wonderful help to me and others that I have recommended it to. I did a review of it on my site and linked it to Amazon for those who might want to purchase it.
God bless you in your work for the Lord!
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I should probably do ebay right?
I saw one on ebay go for $650 and it was identical to what we have. I think they retail new for around $1200 a piece. I did post them on our local craigslist and got an offer which I think is too low to take. I was kind of hoping to avoid having to ship them is the thing, but maybe they need a wider audience? Of course I only posted them on CL yesterday so maybe I should just give it some time! : ) Also we have 3 'center' speakers. Does anyone know if they are likely to sell as a group or more likely to sell individually? Any thoughts or suggestions? Are there specialist sales boards for high end audio equipment?
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So many people, both people i've met on this trip and via email from this website, have asked why I'm doing this trip. I don't think i've been able to give a straight and honest answer- the question's stumped me every time. It wasn't solely about playing the tourist- yes i've always wanted to see Africa, but this wasn't the kind of trip where you can really immerse yourself you a culture and really get the feel of it. Yes we obviously rode through many, many different villages/ towns/cities, but never really stayed long enough to get a thorough understanding of the places. I suppose each of us has their own reasons for doing this trip but for me, it was simply a new challenge and a way for me to learn a little more about myself, broaden by horizons and create new personal boundaries. This trip will now be the thing with which all of my life's future challenges are measured against. And they will most likely pale in difficulty, as this has been the hardest thing I've ever had to do.
For me, every day of this trip has been one of the hardest days of my life. While Shaun was over here with us, I was having a talk with him as we peddled our way through the back roads of Botswana about how, for me, no days have been easy, they've just been varying degrees of difficult. Some days it's mountain climbing, other days you're battling a head wind, other days it's oppressive heat, other days you're slogging it out in sand (think of the sand at any surf beach) or when all the stars align and you have none of the previous perils you end up pushing out an enormous 190+km day. This has been my life for 4 months and for roughly 3 months and 3 weeks, I've wondered how the hell I was going to make it to the finish line. I won't lie, there were many, many times where I honestly contemplated pulling the pin and flying home. There was so much comfort and luxury awaiting me there and all it would take would be a decision, a bus ride and a plane ride to end the difficulty and return to that comfort zone. So simple. I'm glad I didn't give in though.
Have I enjoyed cycling for 4 months on this trip? Yes and no, mostly yes- it's a pleasure to have been able to ride my bike every day. But, some days have been hard, very hard, which has taken some of the enjoyment out of it all. The frustrating thing is the difficulty was all in your head- once you allowed yourself to start thinking "this is hard, i hate this" it was a very slippery slope from there and if you didn't change the way you thought, the rest of your day was just going to get harder and harder. Sadly, I wasn't able to adjust my thinking until later in the trip and there were too many days where I fell into this mental trap and didn't get the full enjoyment out of the days. You're literally fighting your own mind, but i'm proud to say that in the end, I won. I read a saying somewhere once "Fall 7 times; stand up 8" and if there's a motto i'm applying to how I handled this adventure, that's it.
Have I enjoyed Africa- without a doubt. Every country has been so diverse and the culture and people have been eye opening and spectacular. I'll miss the more undeveloped countries the most- cycling through Ethiopian mountain villages where the villagers literally stand with their jaws open in amazement (at seeing white people!) as we cycled past was one of the highlights. I came on this trip expecting elements of hostility and am pleased to be able to say that we've had nothing but kindness and hospitality.
Have I enjoyed spending my time with Gavan, Shane and Wade? 100% yes. For me, spending my time with these 3 guys has been not just the highlight of this trip, but undoubtedly my life. I can honestly say I've never laughed so much in my whole life. There have been many times when we've been riding in single-file formation and are talking utter nonsense to one another without taking our eyes off the road where I've just sat and grinned to myself at how well we all get along and how I don't think a better group could have been designed.
In summary:
- I've thrown a few tantrums- some silent, some not so silent
- I fell into my own vomit while very unwell one night
- I've drank about 1 litre of soft drink for every day i've cycled
- I am coming home with a soft drink addiction
- I've been sicker than I ever remember being in my life
- I've come across more kindness in 4 months through Africa than 31 years collectively in Australia
- I've seen scenery that is so spectacular that I didn't realise could have existed
- I've seen kids who literally have nothing in their lives by way of material possessions who are happier than the majority of kids in Australia
- I've developed cravings for foods that i've never craved before and worry that these unhealthy cravings are here to stay
- I've feared for my life, once (lions)
- I've seen stars like i've never seen them before
- I've learnt that you can get a long way with just a smile in a country where communication isn't possible
- I've learnt that I am very lucky to the relatively mediocre life and job that I have in Australia.
- I have some incredible friends back home who have been of immeasurable assistance while I am away- and that I am coming home happily indebted to so many people.
- I've learnt how to be a better friend, and the value of friendship
- I've learnt that I'm not as mentally strong as I once thought I was.
- I've learnt that you can't send double-edged 'daggers' via mail to your Mum.
- My Mum is super women and has been put through hell (by me) while I'm away- thank you Mum.
- I have developed a love for bicycles that i'm sure will never die. So much so that i've designed a new commuter bike while i'm away which is sitting in boxes at home waiting to be built. I'll also be sourcing and buying a new road bike within the first couple of days home. I now own 4 bikes and can justify owning each and every one of them. There will be more.
- I will not miss Wade farting on me every time we ride in single file formation.
- I won't miss eating out of tins.
- Before this trip, I loved tuna. After this trip, and having eaten approximately 5kgs of the stuff, I will be lucky to ever eat tuna again. The same can't be said about tinned fruit- I am now an addict.
- I won't miss applying sunscreen 3-4 times every day
- I won't miss sunscreen running down my face and into your eyes, due to sweat, all day every day
- I won't miss sweating for 10+ hours every day
- I won't miss mosquitoes and the panic that ensues every time you get bitten (and I've been bitten a LOT).
- I won't miss packing up my tent and camping gear in the mornings
- I won't miss living out of tiny bags
- I will miss being so in-tune with my body with regards to input and errr, output.
- I won't miss eating being the unenjoyable process that it currently is. I'm so excited to sit down to a meal and enjoy it (normal portions and all), as opposed to jut stuffing down the commercial quantities of miss-matched food and getting straight on the bike 10 minutes later.
- I am currently researching the best, non-commercial, milk-shake maker for home to satisfy my addictions.
- I may be the only person to cycle the length of Africa and actually put on weight in the process.
- I will miss the almost celebrity like reception we get every day when we arrive into towns. From people simply marvelling at our adventure and trying to comprehend just how far we've ridden, to people buying us drinks, food, meals etc out of pure admiration.
- I hope to one day meet Robert Knol (world record holder for cycling the length of Africa (70 days with an average of 160km per day!) and Mark Beaumont (work record holder for cycling around the world (194 days with an average of 160km per day) and shake both of their hands. What we did was difficult. What Robert and Mark did is incomprehensibly difficult.
- This won't be the last time I visit Africa
So that's it. This is the end. I've thrown some more photos up in the Namibia page and a new South Africa page. Like most things i do with my life, this site will probably just stagnate until my next adventure (Kokoda 2013??).
And thank you to everyone- especially Robert Knol for your continual and patient advice and assistance when we were planning this trip. There are SO many people who've assisted us in the preparation of this journey- too many to mention individually. In return I hope to be able to offer that same kind of assistance to anyone who is planning a similar trip. And thank you to everyone who contacted me through this website. I didn't have the time or opportunity to respond to everyone (i tried!) but please know that I read every one of your emails and at times they really made the difference and spurred me on. Thank you!!
So if you've enjoyed this site and our adventures, I ask just one favour from you. If you're ever driving on a lonely road and come across a touring cyclist, stop and have a chat. If you've got any water, soft drink, coffee or even a half-eaten bag of chips, offer it to them. Chances are they've slept rough last night and are slogging it out that day and will be grateful for anything you can offer (those bags on their bikes don't have room for luxuries). They may also take the opportunity to ask you about the route ahead- 'What's the road like'? "Is there food or accommodation ahead in xxxx town"? Just don't make it up if you don't know- it's a terrible feeling to see that the road starts to climb when someone's just said it's perfectly flat. People cling to hope.
So people, that's the end. I hope you've enjoyed reading this as much as I've enjoyed writing it.
I'm Justin Molik and I've cycled the length of Africa.


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