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Dec 16, 2011, 02:14 PM | |
Here is the two models that arrived in Norway today The red double carbon 160g (for cutting trees) is mine
33 pictures here: http://www.jojoen.no/diary/1424precision/page_01.htm |
Dec 16, 2011, 02:28 PM | ||
Thanks for the good info Pierre! David C |
Dec 16, 2011, 09:48 PM | |
That's great to hear you had a good maiden, I will put mine at 102cg, I still have to program the jr radio and feel comfortable with the 2.4 system, it's a lot of bucks for a plane don't want to loose it due to radio problem. Dave did you install jr receiver and did you drill a hole to put one antena on the top. Ian
Dec 16, 2011, 11:42 PM | |
I would too, if that were the case, but with an JR 11x set to max, I can get 110* from the MKS and 120* from the JR 378, so for the loss of 10* of servo travel, I'll take the tighter gears.....So, I'm confused now....
I won't comment further in this thread though; the Precision seems like an incredible plane no matter whats inside of it! |
Dec 17, 2011, 02:00 AM | |
Pike flaps and radio programmation
I have one question to the JR radio owner:
How do you program a servo neutral position shift to get lets say 80% travel down and 20% travel up ? The pike comes with the servo installed with a shifted neutral position of the flap to have this mechanic travel 80/20%. This means that the electrical neutral position is not with leading edge aligned. So when programming the Pike, you need to retieve the leading edge aligned. Usually the subtrim cannot allow such big shift. On the T12FG, there is a easy means in the flap setting menu (see below).In this menu I use the offset parameter, which per servos. I was wondering how you were achieving this on JR radio (please specify which model of JR), and using which function of the radio. The question is also for Dave using the Airtronics if you don't mind thanks in advance, Cheers, Pierre |
Dec 17, 2011, 05:46 AM | ||
See on their relevant manual : - MX22 page52 ==> http://www.rokemodell.de/produkte/gr/gr4801_mx22_gb.pdf - MX24s page74 ==> http://www.graupner.de/fileadmin/dow..._manual_gb.pdf - MC22s page 56 ==> http://www.graupner.de/mediaroot/fil...8_mc22s_en.pdf Antonio. |
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Dec 19, 2011, 12:29 PM | |
Cortina! Tell them about your winch maiden yesterday! I know you had a great time, I could tell by the way you were smiling.
We flew Precisions yesterday out at Poway. Really great conditions early. Awesome lift under cloudy skys, with only light and variable winds. I made a few minor adjustments, and at this point, I feel I have the glider really set up well for F3B distance and Thermal Duration. I did not get a chance to fly any speed runs yesterday, but with the adjustments I made, I feel that success in setup will take just a couple clicks of elevator trim. The CG is sitting at about 100-101mm from the LE. It seems really happy here. I judge a good CG as one that allows a nice stable glide to be established with only a click or two of trim, and that shows only the very slightest tendancy to pull out of a steep dive while in cruise mode. This CG, once established, is then perfect for thermal mode (just add camber and trim elevator for min sink airspeed) and for speed (just add reflex, and trim for straight as an arrow, no pull out, no tuck in dive) and you are done! I was hoping to get to do some good quality speed runs against some x-team members, now since that didn't happen over the weekend, I am really jonesing for some speed. I know how that sounds, and yes, it can be considered an addiction. My impression so far is even more positive than ever. This is a competitive F3B model, and I can't wait to prove it. Cheers all and Happy Holidays. Mike Smith |
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I have a trait, which takes a type parameter, and I want to say that the objects that implements this trait will also conform to this type parameter (using generics, for Java's compatibility)
The following code:
trait HandleOwner[SELF <: HandleOwner[SELF]] {
self : SELF =>
// ...
def handle: Handle[SELF]
trait Common[SELF <: Common[SELF]] extends HandleOwner[SELF] {
// ...
Gives me the following error:
illegal inheritance; self-type test.Common[SELF] does not conform to
test.HandleOwner[SELF]'s selftype SELF
If I change Common to:
trait Common[SELF <: Common[SELF]] extends HandleOwner[SELF] {
self : SELF =>
// ...
Then the error goes away.
Why is it that I have to repeat the same declaration in every non-concrete type. If I would have a base class, and say "extends Comparable", I don't have to repeat "extends Comparable" in every derived type, as long as the concrete classes implement the compareTo method. I think it should be the same thing here. I am just saying that a type extending HandleOwner will be also a SELF, and the compiler should just accept it, and take it into consideration while not requiring every non-concrete subtype to repeat the same thing again.
A am doing this to avoid having to use a class-cast, but I will be literally extending every class from this trait, and I don't see that I should have to repeat this declarations hundreds or even thousands of times!


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Berlin Blogger's Meetup + Book Party!
I'm so excited to invite you all to a PARTY at the Soho House in BERLIN on Saturday, November 12, 2011 – in just TWO WEEKS! Here are all of the details below…
With Brigitte magazine as the official sponsor along with Callwey, Etsy, Dialogue Books and of course, yours truly… This will be a lovely day!
Who is speaking?
ME! I'll share my story from the very beginning – way before blogging, then I'll talk about how blogging changed my life, how my book came about, the inspiration behind it and then I'll give tips on how budding authors can communicate their vision to their publisher in a professional manner and how to be taken seriously when you do! I'll also discuss some ideas for promoting yourself – whether it's a book, blog, your shop, etc.!
Stefanie Luxat, Brigitte managing editor, will discuss how Germany's top lifestyle magazine, Brigitte, has embraced the world of blogging and what they are doing to promote them. She'll also talk about how you can get YOUR work into the big print magazines from how to approach editors to what they are looking for, along with lots of great tips and tricks.
Caroline Ditting from my German publisher, Callwey Verlag, will talk about book writing and publishing, how to get your book idea in front of a publisher, what works, what doesn't and more!
Matthew Stinchcomb, the European Director of Etsy.com (they have over 9 million members worldwide) who is originally from Brooklyn (his former roommate founded the company) but now Matthew lives and works in Berlin with his wife and baby boy. He'll talk about everything from building your brand online to how to sell your products through sites like Etsy, how to become part of an online community and why community matters, and more. Matthew feels strongly about connecting humans first and commerce second. I am a huge fan of this way of thinking and can't wait to hear him speak — he is so passionate on topics relating to independent design and small business.
If you are attending this event, PLEASE help us make it a success by doing two things, the first is the most important:
1. RSVP by November 7th so you are guaranteed a seat, a goody bag and your food & drinks. You can RSVP by sending an email to rsvp [at] decor8blog [dot] com
2. Email me with any questions (rsvp [at] decor8blog [dot] com) that you have for the speakers above so I can make sure we address your questions during the event. We want to make sure the audience gets the most out of being part of this meetup!
and… if you want to spread the word about the event on your blogs, we'd like that very much! You can post the graphic above and link back to this post, that would be great. You can also use the little graphics below on your blogs if you are attending this event. Again, please link it to this post so people know what the little graphic means! :)
Drag and drop any of these below and link to: http://decor8blog.com/2011/10/29/berlin-party
See you in Berlin on November 12th everyone! :)
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GOOD LUCK with the event! //Lisbeth
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Wow Holly! Sounds great! It would be lovely to meet you in Berlin. Let's see if I can still find a cheap ticket online:-) XO
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Hey Holly that sounds great! looking forward to the Party :-)
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Amazing! I'm coming. I don't speak German unfortunately but I look forward to the English parts and meeting new people.
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October 29th, 2011 at 10:30pmHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii so good
Well in German, because it's better for me (I'm french)
Ich bin in Berlin für 2 Wochen, das ist wunderschön. Ich screibe diese Datum und wunsche sie treffen. Ich warte noch, ich weiss noch nicht mein Plannung…. Das ist super, ich bin wirklich froh ^^ -
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Another great meet and great party that I am gonna missed :(. All the best Holly.
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October 31st, 2011 at 12:51pmI wish that I was in Berlin just now! Your event sounds wonderful. I just wanted to let you know that the link graphics aren't appearing in Google Reader. I can see them if I open your blog in another window, so the problem must be with Reader. I haven't started a blog yet, so I will post the link on Facebook.
Hi Holly,
I live in Germany and barely speak German,
But the dates you mentioned are the ones I am not in Germany,
I know some day we are going to meet,
May be we will meet you at my favorite store of all times (Anthropologie ) May be in New York or in London or…
So looking forward to it ( and Hope it will be in Frankfurt am Main :)
Anybody from Frankfurt? I will love to meet you :)


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L I E B E RT C A S S I D Y W H I T M O R E E MPLOYMENT L AW | L ABOR R EL ATIONS | E DUCATION L AW | M ANAGEMENT T RAINING 2010 Public Sector Employment Law Conference February 25 - 26, 2010 Hyatt Regency, San Francisco www.lcwlegal.com rates 30 Y W Celeb ears 2010! LC in Dear Colleagues and Friends, The year 2010 is special for LCW as it marks our 30th anniversary of assisting public agencies in labor, employment and education law matters. We are very pleased to invite you to our first event of this landmark year, our 12th Annual Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Public Sector Employment Law Conference on February 25 and 26th. As always, our program includes a variety of informative and entertaining presentations E MPLOYMENT L AW | L ABOR R EL ATIONS | E DUCATION L AW | M ANAGEMENT T RAINING L I E B E RT C A S S I D Y W H I T M O R E that offer practical lessons for success in the workplace. The theme of the conference continues to be current labor and employment issues important to public agencies – reducing costs, technology, legal compliance, and the changing face of the workforce. In addition, we have a series of presentations focused on special legal issues that affect the public safety community as well as a series of presentations focused on legal issues impacting the educational community. All partici- pants will receive a comprehensive reference guide along with hands-on advice from highly experienced practitioners. We are happy to be able to offer this conference at the same rates we've had since the beginning. We are also pleased to be able to offer a single day rate as well as MCLE for attending attorneys. If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Cynthia Weldon or Ann DeGuilio at (310) 981-2000, or visit www.lcwlegal.com. Friday Luncheon Special: Town Hall We look forward to seeing you and your colleagues in February! It's been a challenging year! Do you have lots of questions? Well, so do your colleagues! Come and try to stump our panel of attor- neys while sharing your questions Thursday Luncheon Special and concerns with others who probably have the same issues. We're serving up fun and prizes during a lunchtime game show break. Whether you are a contestant or member of the "studio audience," you'll be assured a chance to win "fabulous prizes", have a few laughs, and walk away a winner. 2010 P UBLIC CONFER SECTOR Thursday, February 25 ENCE | LCW EMPLOY MENT 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast CELEBR L AW ATES 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. General Session 30 YEA Top 12 Cases and Legislation This Past Year R S 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #1 (1A) Public Safety Update (1B) Collective Bargaining Challenges for Schools and Colleges (1C) The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Being an Effective Labor Negotiator During These Challenging Times (1D) Why Can't They Be More Like Me?...Appreciating Generational Diversity in the Workplace 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Luncheon and Gameshow 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions #2 (2A) Conducting Effective Public Safety Investigations (2B) Speaking Freely or Shouting "Fire"? (2C) What A Tangled Web We Weave, When At First We Practice To Peek: Untangling the Use of Technology in the Workplace and the Privacy Rights of Employees (2D) Tips to Ensure That Your Rules and Labor Agreements Comply with the FLSA 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions #3 (3A) Does Anyone Not Retire On Disability Anymore? (3B) School and College Overlapping Leave Challenges (3C) Federal and State E-Discovery Obligations: Is Your Agency in Compliance? (3D) Top 10 Pointers on Conducting an Effective Investigation 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Buffet Reception / Hor D'oeuvres, Drinks, Entertainment, Door Prizes Friday, February 26 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #4 (4A) An Outsider's Guide to Public Safety Personnel Issues (4B) Town Hall on Leaves and Disability Issues (4C) Reducing Your Labor Costs is the Key 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Refreshment Break 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #5 (5A) What Can Be Done About Reducing Pension Costs and Retirement Benefits (5B) Litigating to Win without Breaking the Bank (5C) Managing the Media 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Luncheon and Town Hall 1:20 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions #6 (6A) Tales from the Trenches: Proactive Tips for FLSA Litigation and Audits (6B) "It's my life... don't you forget..." What Public Employers Can and Cannot Do to Address an Employee's Lifestyle in the Workplace (6C) The ABCs of Sustaining Discipline series of presentations focused on special legal issues that affect the public safety community series of presentations focused on special legal issues that affect the education community HIT MORE SSIDY W TRAININ G CA MEN T M ANAGE BERT L AW | LIE ION |E D U C AT NS ABOR R E L AT I O L MENT L AW | objectives directed by your Council or Board. From the EMPLOY preparatory planning for negotiations to agreement, impasse, unilateral action or strike, this workshop will prepare the participant to bargain effectively during Thursday | February 25th these difficult economic times. GENERAL SESSION Why Can't They Be More Like Me?.... Top 12 Cases and Legislation This Past Year Appreciating Generational Diversity in the New developments in public sector employment law are never ending. Your ability to keep up with them is quite Workplace (1D) a challenge. In this kick-off session to the conference, a From Traditionalists to Generation Y and everything in panel of LCW partners will highlight for you what they between, this fast-paced and entertaining session will see as the top dozen developments since last year's discuss issues and opportunities relating to generational conference, and refer you to the concurrent workshops diversity for public agencies. The training will focus on that will address these and related developments in harnessing the unique talents of each generation in order detail. to develop a cohesive, respectful and more effective workforce. By understanding the perspectives and prior- ities of each generation, public agencies can avoid dis- CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1 crimination claims and interpersonal conflicts. We will also discuss how to position your agency to attract and Public Safety Update (1A) groom the leaders of tomorrow. This session discusses the practical implications of impor- tant new cases and legal developments during the past year in the public safety area, including the impact of CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2 the POBR and FBOR. The presenters will discuss how these new developments may impact your departments, Conducting Effective Public Safety and any steps that should be taken to lessen the chance Investigations (2A) of liability claims or other legal challenges. Are you daunted by the prospect of conducting or over- seeing the investigation of a public safety officer? Don't be. This interactive session will guide you through the Collective Bargaining Challenges for nuances of the Public Safety Officers' Procedural Bill of Schools and Colleges (1B) Rights Act (POBR), the Firefighters' Procedural Bill of Join our experienced negotiators as we explore the Rights Act (FBOR), and new cases which impact public effectiveness of various bargaining tactics and tech- safety investigations. The presenters will also provide niques, including the ones which enhance relationships pragmatic advice and discuss common pitfalls at all and assist the parties in resolving bargaining issues, and stages of an investigation -- from the first report of the ones which are counterproductive. We'll cover such potential misconduct, to proper employee interview tactics and techniques as the use of interest based bar- notices, admonitions, gathering evidence, writing the gaining strategies, off-the-record discussions, concept report, and more. bargaining, disclosure and receipt of information, com- munications to stakeholders, and the use of mediation as a settlement tool. Speaking Freely or Shouting "Fire"? (2B) School and college campuses are flashpoints for First Amendment clashes. Protesters, employee complaints, The Top 10 Things You Need to Know academic freedom, invocations, religious clubs, school About Being an Effective Labor Negotiator newspapers, Facebook, blogs, cell phones, use of cam- pus mailboxes - what can a school or college regulate, During These Challenging Times (1C) and when? How does technology affect the right to LCW experienced labor negotiators present this work- regulate speech? Having extensive experience in liti- shop for the participant who has either sat at the bar- gating First Amendment issues, as well as drafting poli- gaining table or is familiar with the bargaining process cies and procedures that have helped schools and col- and wants to learn advanced strategies and techniques. leges more effectively regulate these issues as they The presenters will identify the 10 most critical strate- arise, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is in a unique position gies to maximize your ability to reach the bargaining to provide guidance and solutions to schools and col- leges regarding these challenging matters. What A Tangled Web We Weave, When At School and College Overlapping Leave First We Practice To Peek: Untangling the Challenges (3B) Use of Technology in the Workplace and the Employee leaves for illness, injury, and disability present one of the most complicated (and time consuming) areas Privacy Rights of Employees (2C) faced by managers and human resource staff in school This session will focus on the intersection between the and community college districts. Not only must they privacy rights of employees and the rights of employers administer the full panoply of medical leaves generally when it comes to technological resources in the work- available to employees (e.g., FMLA/CFRA, family sick place, including e-mail, Twitter, social networking sites, leave, etc.) but also the Education Code which creates blogs, GPS, and cell phones. You will learn how additional leave rights. This session will: employers can and cannot use these resources to moni- cover the full array of medical leaves avail- tor or learn information about employees and appli- able to certificated, academic, and classified cants. This session will also focus on constitutional and employees; statutory laws which protect individual privacy rights while also discussing the employer's rights to utilize these identify when they overlap; and resources. provide strategies for tracking and calculating leave entitlements. The session will include scenarios that point out common Tips to Ensure That Your Rules and Labor pitfalls and provide methods to handle and simplify this Agreements Comply with the FLSA (2D) complex area of law. This session will offer practical tips on common FLSA issues that arise in the terms of labor agreements and Federal and State E-Discovery Obligations: personnel rules through case studies and real life exam- ples. FLSA topics that will be covered include: work Is Your Agency in Compliance? (3C) periods, agreements to treat time as "hours worked", Virtually all public agencies use computers, Blackberries pay that is more generous than FLSA requirements, and other devices which routinely create electronically applicability of state wage laws to public agencies, stored information. By some estimates, seventy percent overtime exemptions and key provisions on use of com- of electronically created documents are never memori- pensatory time off. alized to a hard-copy paper format. To keep up with the realities of our digital world, the federal courts (and CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3 more recently the state courts) have adopted "e-discov- ery" rules and procedures which require litigants to pre- Does Anyone Not Retire On Disability serve, collect, evaluate and produce electronically stored information in litigation. In order for public Anymore? (3A) agencies to comply with these relatively new laws, and This session will focus on the complex issues that arise to reduce the significant costs that e-discovery adds to when Public Safety agencies are faced with seriously litigation, agencies should have protocols and policies in injured and possibly disabled employees. Subjects cov- place before litigation begins. This session will provide ered will include the interactive process, placing injured information on the state and federal E-Discovery laws employees on unpaid leave, an employer's duty to file as well as strategies agencies can employ to ensure a disability retirement application with PERS, and the compliance with these laws. disability retirement hearing process. The workshop will provide guidance for coordinating your actions to com- ply with all the rules and to create one cohesive strate- Top 10 Pointers on Conducting an Effective gy for dealing with an injured or disabled employee. Investigation (3D) We will answer the ten most common questions we receive on investigations. When do you need to retain an outside investigator? Does a witness have a right to a representative? What should be included in the report? This will be a helpful introductory and refresher course for those who conduct or oversee investigations. We will also have time for questions beyond the "top 2010 P 10" from more experienced investigators in the audi- UBLIC ence. CONFER SECTOR ENCE | LCW EMPLOY C E L E B R M E N T L AW ATES 30 YEA R HIT MORE SSIDY W TRAININ G CA MEN T M ANAGE BERT L AW | LIE ION |E D U C AT NS ABOR R E L AT I O L CONCURRENT SESSIONS #5 ME NT L AW | EMPLOY What Can Be Done About Reducing Pension Costs and Retirement Benefits (5A) BUFFET RECEPTION What are the strategies available, and what are the Kick back and enjoy some networking time with the pre- pitfalls to avoid, in reducing your agency's liabilities for senters and other conference attendees at a buffet pension and other post-employment benefits, including reception immediately following the last session on retiree health benefits. Issues that will be discussed Thursday, February 25th. Hor D'oeuvres, drinks, enter- include implementing two-tier pensions, reducing or elim- tainment and door prizes will be provided. inating retiree health benefits, eliminating "spiking", and discontinuing accrued leave payouts that are considered compensation for retirement. The session will address Friday | February 26th the current state of the law as to when rights are vested and when not, and meet and confer obligations in con- CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4 nection with pensions and other post-employment bene- fits. An Outsider's Guide to Public Safety Personnel Issues (4A) POBR, FBOR, Pitchess - Do you feel like your public Litigating to Win without Breaking the Bank safety department speaks a different language? This (5B) workshop will help you translate. It will discuss those The presenters will provide attendees with a blueprint personnel issues that are unique to public safety for working with in-house counsel, your JPA and outside employees. Included will be a civilian-friendly overview counsel to ensure that the litigation ends as soon as pos- of the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights sible in the agency's favor at the lowest possible cost. Act (POBR), the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act Topics to be covered include: document retention/ (FBOR) and requirements for maintaining peace officer retrieval strategies that will minimize litigation costs; personnel records. early case analysis and budgeting; how to value a case and how the value evolves over the course of litigation; assessing the cost-effectiveness of various litigation Town Hall on Leaves and Disability Issues strategies; and the use of alternate dispute resolution. (4B) This program is all about your questions, concerns and problems in the complex and overlapping area of Managing the Media (5C) leaves and disability. The session is an opportunity to Working proactively with the news media is a necessary interface with a panel of our attorneys and to share and essential skill in the 21st Century. Every crisis plan issues with them and each other. Be prepared to par- needs to address this need, and everyone who may ticipate in this practical and highly interactive discussion. come in contact with the media should be trained how to manage the critical message. Before you find yourself on T.V. or YouTube, answer calls from the media, or pur- Reducing Your Labor Costs is the Key (4C) sue a media initiative, there is much you need to know. Labor costs are by far the largest portion of your This panel will help you prepare for a media storm, or agency's budget. Thus, severe reductions in revenues for initiating your own calls to a reporter with a story requires coming up with significant reductions in those suggestion. labor costs. There are dozens of options available to you, some, but not all, being subject to bargaining. This LUNCHEON and TOWN HALL workshop will explore some of the more common ones, It's been a challenging year! Do you have lots of ques- and a number of not so common, in areas other than tions? Well, so do your colleagues! Come and try to pensions and retiree benefits that are covered in stump our panel of attorneys by sharing your questions Session (5A). We will discuss issues of negotiability and and concerns with others who probably have the same implementation. issues. Attend this workshop with questions you want answered! CONCURRENT SESSIONS #6 "It's my life... don't you forget..." What Tales from the Trenches: Proactive Tips for Public Employers Can and Cannot Do to FLSA Litigation and Audits (6A) Address an Employee's Lifestyle in the Do the phrases "regular rate of pay", "overtime Workplace (6B) exempt" and "FLSA calculation" make you want to run This workshop will discuss when employers have a right for cover? This interactive session will empower you to to regulate employee lifestyle choices such as political spot Fair Labor Standards Act liability issues and proac- activity, romantic/familial relationships in the workplace, tively address them before they are served up on your physical appearance (tattoos, piercing, dress, etc.), agency in a lawsuit. This session will provide real life smoking, religious activity, and others. examples of successes and failures from the trenches of FLSA litigation and audits. The presenters will discuss strategies to minimize liability before and during FLSA The ABCs of Sustaining Discipline (6C) litigation, including settlement of FLSA claims, collective From lawful appeal procedures to enforcement of zero actions, the role of unions in FLSA issues, and often over- tolerance policies, this session will be a lively A, B, C looked proactive measures. approach to discipline: appeals, best practices, counsel- ing, demotions, evaluations, freedom of speech, etc. Join our workshop for an informative, up to date, inter- active approach to the discipline process! Our goal is to empower supervisors to use corrective action when needed without fearing the outcome of the administra- tive appeal process. Back by Popular Demand E TH T The "Ask the Expert" booth will be ASK PER staffed continuously by attorneys (with the exception of lunch hours) EX near the conference registration table. The attorneys will be ready to discuss any employment or education law questions you may have. 2010 P UBLIC CONFER SECTOR ENCE | LCW EMPLOY C E L E B R M E N T L AW ATES 30 YEA R LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE PRSRT STD 6033 W. Century Blvd., Suite 500 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Los Angeles, CA 90045 LOS ANGELES CA PERMIT #33068 Early Bird Registration Deadline January 25, 2010 NT L AW ME RS LOY YEA MP 30 R E TES TO BRA SEC ELE UBL IC W C 0 P | LC 201 ENCE FER CON REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FEES HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Registration for the Conference is $500 per person and includes all general Contact the Hyatt Regency San Francisco directly at 415-788-1234 or log onto and concurrent sessions, continental breakfasts, luncheons, refreshment https://resweb.passkey.com/go/LCWL2 to make room reservations. 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How to convert a "VCDHD" disc into a DVD or similar - keeping all menus etc
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Is there any way I can convert a VCDHD disc that I have into a DVD disc or similar? The VCDHD disc has menus that come up and I want to retain them if possible. I know I can't just "copy" the disc as it will copy another VCDHD. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated on if this can be done and, if so, what software I can use.
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Hi and thanks for your reply. My disc does say vcdhd - but if that is the same I will try your link.
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Posted May 28, 2012 at 10:03AM
I believe that VCDHD refers to the type of disc and not the format of data written on it. Use Windows Explorer to determine the format of the video. I believe a straight copy will be OK.
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Posted May 28, 2012 at 10:40AM
Unless your disc explores as as a Video _ts folder you cant. Also the size of the file should tell you you can only get about 15 mins or so of avchd on a dvd
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Posted May 28, 2012 at 6:17PM
G SpotAye from about 2006 should think its died the death by now albeit it says will play on most dvd players? if so then just copy it Pchelp me install Gspot no its not rude that will tell you exactly what format the video is in its free
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Posted May 29, 2012 at 10:30PM
Hi everyone, well I feel a tad stupid.
I checked via "My Computer" what the disc says when in the laptop, and it calls it a "DVD". However, I tried to just do a straight copy using Nero 8 and it "failed to read" the disc. I guess I at least know it is a DVD disc then?
Thanks for your help and advice. Very much appreciated.
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La Roche Posay • Hydreane Legere moisturizing cream • Moisturizers
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Average Rating. | 4.1 |
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*TOP REVIEWER* Victoriajane89 on 1/8/2015 11:29:00 AM more reviews by Victoriajane89
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Green
I am on my second purchase of this and love it, my skin is temperamental and has an oily t-zone, dry nose but normal everywhere else! A lot of products break me out in tiny bumps on my cheeks but since using this my skin has cleared up and leaves my skin soft. I don't use this in the evening as I prefer something more moisturising but as a daytime/make up base it is perfect. I find you need to apply a bit more than another moisturiser but it didn't break me out so sticking to this one!
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*TOP REVIEWER* Superbeckyy on 2/1/2014 10:11:00 AM more reviews by Superbeckyy
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool Hair: Red, Fine Eyes: Blue
When I bought this moisturiser I truly wasn't expecting to love it quite as much as I do! At just £11 it's a fraction of the price of other premium skincare products on the high street and has done a far better job on my awkward sensitive/combination skin over the last couple of months than any I've tried before.
I use it every morning as a day cream, even though it is recommended to be used twice a day. I apply my Ren Omega 3 serum and Ren Frankincense night cream in the evening and this routine seems to work brilliantly for me, especially in this brutal winter weather. It absorbs very quickly and hydrates well without feeling heavy or greasy in the slightest. My skin texture feels much more even - before I had a dry, flaky forehead and cheeks with an oily nose and jawline, but with skin that's also sensitive it was hard to find something effective yet non-irritating. My skin feels, dare I say it, normal for once! I've had less oiliness and at the same time my previously dry areas are soft and hydrated. I've been reaching for the pressed powder and blotting sheets far less than usual throughout the day. The redness in my skin has also improved and I feel much more confident not wearing makeup than I did before.
I really hope this moisturiser remains just as effective over time! I'd highly recommend it to anyone else with sensitive combination skin - it's just what you've been looking for but better.
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CristineF on 10/19/2013 11:49:00 AM more reviews by CristineF
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Relaxed, Medium Eyes: Green
Very potent moisturizer. Super light texture suitable for my sensitive combination skin... Absorbs very fast and leaves my face very soft and velvety feeling so I do not feel the need to apply any primer. Does not break me out! The smell is strong and I find it unpleasant but I only smell it while applying, it seems to neutralize once the product is absorbed... I also have a habit of applying moisturisers all over my face including lips (I don't mean it it just happens) and usually it leaves an unpleasant taste and greasy felling on my lips.. but not this one... so I am more than happy with it... will be repurchasing it in the riche version for the winter.... even though it it quite expensive for 40ml aka 1.35floz
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hannahdlc on 8/7/2013 8:00:00 PM more reviews by hannahdlc
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
This moisturiser really works for me. It's light but still very hydrating and it works perfectly under make up. I prefer the Riche version for winter, but for summer this is a great daily moisturiser and despite my temperamental skin I don't feel like it's contributed to any break outs. It is quite expensive for a small tube and the scent is a bit strong, but over all I'm very satisfied.
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MymyD on 7/17/2013 3:51:00 AM more reviews by MymyD
Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal, Olive Hair: Black Eyes: Hazel
I have a normal skin, but does flake every once in a while and doesnt like most of the moisturizers out there.
Reading the positive reviews, I decided buying it.
The product didn't do much for me, didn't moisturize the way I hoped and my skin turned pretty dry after.
Will not buy again unfortunately :(
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pipinko550 on 2/24/2013 2:32:00 PM more reviews by pipinko550
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine Eyes: Green
Product is comedogenic. :(
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megsbergman on 1/25/2013 10:30:00 AM more reviews by megsbergman
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
YES!! This is a wonderful product! I recommend it to everyone, esp when you had a mishap with another cream.
This moisturizer saved my skin after Estee Lauder Daywear made is awfully dry and itchy! ( Horrible!! ) It moisturizes reaaally well, makes the skin soft and in my case helped to get rid of the redness and itchy feeling.
The only negative thing is that i use it pretty quickly so one package is about 2.5 weeks for me, but it is worth the price!!
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*TOP REVIEWER* mllemustard on 11/12/2012 3:13:00 AM more reviews by mllemustard
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Wavy Eyes: Hazel
I wish this product were available in the U.S.
In the summertime, this is my preferred moisturizer. It is light, makes my skin comfortable, does not cause irritation. In short, it is a great, reasonably priced moisturizer. I'm not entirely sure how this differs from Toleriane or Hydraphase, but I've used those, and I vastly prefer the entire Hydreane line. (Of course.)
I have extremely dry skin: I use this in the summer, and switch to Hydreane Riche in the winter, when my skin needs more. Most normal/combo skin people could probably use this year-round.
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moni4u on 10/1/2012 3:09:00 PM more reviews by moni4u
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine Eyes: Brown
Hydreane Legere moisturizing cream is target towards normal/combination skin that is sensitive. My skin fits in this category but I'm also prone to acne break outs. I don't like using moisturizers targeted to acne because they tend to be very drying, more suited to those with oily skin. In this case, I prefer treating my breakouts with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.
This moisturizer is quite lovely for anyone who has normal to combination skin. For me, it has the perfect level of moisture: it doesn't make my skin oilier or greasy, my skin actually feels very soft and perfectly moist.
The product is white and while it may look a bit thicker, it goes very light on the skin. Smell wise, I don't really notice any particular scent- so it's perfect for all of those people how hate overscented products.
This moisturizer has been quite a nice find for me. It comes in a 40 mL plastic tube and it cost me 11 which isn't bad at all for a moisturizer (at least where I live). The only downside is that you get less amount of product, considering the average moisturizer is 50 mL.
All in all, I recommend this as a basic moisturizer- if you're looking for moisturizer that will offer something extra, I'd suggest you to look for another one.
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kintyr on 7/29/2012 12:50:00 AM more reviews by kintyr
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Tan, Warm Hair: Brown, Straight Eyes: Brown
This is another great product from La Roche, this cream is perfect for combo or drier skin types. It is light but hydrating, soaks in well and smells great. I use this and effaclar k for my combo skin depending on how my skin is reacting. This is great for sensitive skin and I use this after chemical peels to rehyrdrate without irritation or damage. This is a great choice for someone with oily skin for the winter. I will be re-purchasing.
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I voted for "no." I find it pointless to hate a company. If I don't like what they offer, I don't buy from them. It's simple.
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Yes, the original article on the frontpage stated "hate". Dislike, although still negative, is a way better word.Same. Though to be fair to OP, I think his original thread title had the word "hate" changed to "dislike". And having owned a Dell computer, I thoroughly dislike everything about that company and would definitely steer away potential customers where possible.
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Hunt and Amey had ambitious ideas of where to take RSIS. When they started the company, their goals projected anywhere from $25 million to $40 million in government business by the end of the first 10 years, which would not have been bad for a two-man outfit that was then scratching for $5,000 and $10,000 task orders.
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