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Peugeot Appreciation SocietyRe: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyAmateur oenologist and green-friendly commuter.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyHi,
I have a very run-of-the-mill 'Peugeot DR10' but after riding it, I really like it. Actually bought it for the wife from someone in Wellington, NSW for $50. It's a very ordinary DR10 which I assume is probably slightly lower spec than a UO8. Appears to have largely Japanese parts such as Suntour 7 GT derailleurs, Weinmann 'red label' brakes, Sugino (not Stronglight, damnit!) front wheel and cranks, Peugeot handlebar etc. Nothing flash. However by my amateur eye in very original state and no rust. Must be due to the dry clime in inland Wellington. Dated by the decals to about 1978. The previous owner's daughter verified this. She said her late dad hardly rode it. I am of the 1970s highriser bike generation. Was too old when the BMXs came in, and by 1981 was too preoccupied getting my drivers license to bother about another bike. Consequently when I did get back into bikes in the 1990s and especially in the early 2000s, got a MTB and have been riding it ever since. However when I got on this rather ordinary tourer I absolutely loved the ride. Notice there's very little info on the Peugeot DR10 anywhere. Am beginning to think it was a model only devised for the Australian market. ... 15km short of a cardiac arrest ...
c.1967 Jim Bundy Roadie c.1952 Alcone 'Road Special' 1985 Raleigh Team Panasonic
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyNot an expert on the Australian industry (not an expert on anything !) but I know Cycles Australia were distributing Peugeots about 1977?? and that's when the change happened that resulted in them having Jap parts. I bought my French model in 1975 from Annand and Thompson in Brisbane which was a car dealership. Cycles Australia also produced Madison bikes which were euipped like the Aussie Peugeots but with Aussie made frames.
Anyone know ..did they stop selling the Peugeots for Madisons? This happened with Raleigh USA I remember reading somewhere, when they wanted to replace English/European parts on Raleighs in the US but were not allowed so they started selling Jap bikes called Centurion which later became Diamond Back. I have a Madison and a cheap old Peugeot and the Peugeot rides much better.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyDetails are returning slowly to me about Cycles Australia. I think Mick Wilkinson was involved somewhere. He used to live near Chardon's Corner in Brisbane. I don't know if he is still around. Past CA President Mike Victor would probably know the history as I remember there was some sponsorship in the late seventies with Cycles Australia/Peugeot and either our club or the QACA,the state racing body then.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyThanks Koen
There are a few DR10 owners around and I notice we all are aware of its lack of identity on Peugeot websites. Would appreciate more info if you do get it. Thanks ... 15km short of a cardiac arrest ...
c.1967 Jim Bundy Roadie c.1952 Alcone 'Road Special' 1985 Raleigh Team Panasonic
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyIf the hubs are Normanby, or atom, they will have a date code on them, month and year. Warren
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyWell some time ago a few of you may remember a short thread refering to this bike on flebay, well I bought it from seeing it there. I just cant resist oddball bikes.
So this will be one of two bikes I'll use as a pathway basher one modern and one retro. It was pretty easy to referbish this bike it only needed the usual cables, tyres "3 sets" bar grips, chain, saddle the original was ugly and NOS brakes and shifters because a dog chewed the original one's and polishing also new grease. The main features of the bike are the Reynolds 531 frame a Tange fork, Mavic wheels and Shimano LX 500 Groupset. Enjoy some pic's. Fitted with NOS Ritchey speed max tyres. Here it's fitted with 1.4 Michelin wild run'r tyres there quite fast rolling but comfortable. This is with Michelin Advanced wild run'r tyres a 200gram folding tyre for speed.
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I like this! My vote goes to the wild run'r tyres
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyI love this old mountain bike. A great find in really good nick. Thanks for posting.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyThanks, I'm really enjoying strong and sturdy yet comfortable feel this bike gives.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyGreat job with the MTB, it looks really good.
I like the look of the roadie pedals too. Well done.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyI've got the road equivalent in the same colours - an Izoard from 90-91. Keep forgetting to get some pics on here. Will have to look out for a Hurricane so I can have a matching pair.
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Better still if you ever find a Europe Express that was sold in Aust. in the similar condition to mine I'll swap ya. That was the top model with full XT and oddly a leather springer saddle, the Hurricane was the third model from the top. Because I can A lesser model but a great old brochure.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyThere is a nice peugeot going on ebay at the moment, its a signed model,
for all you peugeot lovers.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyFor all you Melbournians - there is a Nervex Professional lugged (maybe PX10?) for sale on ebay located in Malvern East . The price is presently sitting on approx $90 - 10hours left.
Title is "VINTAGE PEUGEOT RECORD DU MONDE EARLY 1970'S ROAD BIKE. RED. RIDES WELL." It is a large frame. I'd buy it if it was in Sydney. I have no affiliation with the seller. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-PEUG ... 4ab14c8d12 Happy bidding. marc ... 15km short of a cardiac arrest ...
c.1967 Jim Bundy Roadie c.1952 Alcone 'Road Special' 1985 Raleigh Team Panasonic
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyThis is my early 90s Izoard and how it gets used.
Just about to start a 40km time-trial, a lone steelie among all the carbon TT bikes. Finished in 1hr 15min, but I do need a new stem as the bolt in this one is had it and I can't stop the bars creeping forward - luckily don't have to brake much in a TT.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyHey DarrylH thanks for putting pic's up, its really interesting to see.
Its an exact match to my Hurricane paint job, its also interesting you say its a early 90's model because I was thinking mine was 89 until someone on another forum said the LX groupo first came out in 1990 or 91. So now we can think of your bike as the road king model and my bike as the dirty bastard child. Thanks for posting and its good to see the Lzoard getting used the way it should.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyThe peugeot PX10 featured in Ride Cycling Review is on display at the shop Northside Wheelers in Prahran in Melbourne. This is a 1976 model.http://s996.photobucket.com/albums/af81/Bicyclebuck/?action=view¤t=3365.jpg
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyThanks jbchybridrider, I hope to give it a few more outings like this. I don't like to ride it too much as I can't find replacements for the white hoods and the white (pearl) RX-100 gruppo seems to have been made in very low numbers. I am missing the RX-100 front derailleur and have found a new one in silver finish but none in white. Have also found black hoods and they both should be here for Xmas.
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This bike is back, and is sitting at $90. Nervex Professional lugs. Malvern East in Melb. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-PEUG ... 4ab218d430 ... 15km short of a cardiac arrest ...
c.1967 Jim Bundy Roadie c.1952 Alcone 'Road Special' 1985 Raleigh Team Panasonic
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I'm pretty certain that it's not a PX10 or even a PR10 at best (but still unlikely) it might be a PA10. "Record du Monde" appeared on every Peugeot made during the 1970s is really meaningless. It's probably a lowly AO8 or maybe a AU8. $90 sounds about right, I wouldn't go much above that even if I wanted it. It would not be at all strange if history came to the conclusion that the perfection of the bicycle was the greatest achievement of the nineteenth century.
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Agree with Hamster. Plate dropouts, steel rims and cranks, pump pegs, 27" wheels, and suicide levers. These would all point to something much lower in the food chain, methinks.
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It sold for $90 with a single bid. About what a low-end Peugeot in average condition is worth. With an injection of $$$ it will be a very pleasant ride. It would not be at all strange if history came to the conclusion that the perfection of the bicycle was the greatest achievement of the nineteenth century.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyPicked up this little beauty from the tip the other day, 22 x 1-3/8 wheels, Peugeot branded steel centrepull brakes, cottered cranks and plastic Simplex rear derailleur. Little bit of TLC and it should scrub up really well.
When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments- Elizabeth West.
Re: Peugeot Appreciation SocietyI like the little folders, I just finished one for a friends child, the internal cable routing nearly did my head in...
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In October 2007, the ER called me for yet another emergency. A thin, elderly man lay on the stretcher with his anxious wife at his side. "He's been more and more confused, Doctor. This is just not like him!" she said. Sure enough, on examination, he had no focal deficits, but he was clearly disoriented. No history of trauma, no blood thinners, just chronic treatment for myelodysplasia (which was stable). His CT scan showed the reason for his confusion: a large subdural hematoma extending over the entire right hemisphere of his brain. Yet another elderly patient with a subdural.
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Back in the ICU, the nurses told me, "We've been getting a lot of phone calls about this patient! How did he do?" Evidently, he was a Ph.D., a professor emeritus of fine arts at Bob Jones University, beloved by hundreds of students and alumni around the country. He conducted their orchestra and had been composing all kinds of opera and classical music for more than 50 years. His children was all bright and successful, some of them accomplished vocalists. In short, my patient was a brilliant, artistic man.
His first 2 days postop were encouraging. He began to eat and joke a little. I transferred him to the floor and gave a sigh of relief. That evening, however, the nurses called me. "He's not looking so good." When I arrived at the bedside, he was minimally responsive, pale and diaphoretic. A workup, including a CT head, was suggestive of infection. I transferred him back to the ICU and aspirated fluid from his wound; clearly he had developed meningitis. I started him on IV antibiotics and began to really worry.
He was very sick for a long time, but he recovered and actually did very well. I got to know him and his family a little during his illness. They were delightful, cultured people with a great sense of humor. The first time I saw him stand up, I realized he was at least 6'6"! We talked about his passion for music and his love of God, among other things. I told him, "When you are completely recovered, and you are ready to conduct again, let me know. I want to come." He laughed and promised. Privately, I wasn't sure that would ever happen, after what his brain had been through.
About 2 months after he left the hospital, he came back to my office. "What do you think about this spot?" he asked, pointing to his head. The wound was infected again. Over the next few weeks, he had 2 more surgeries and IV antibiotics to remove the bone flap, clear the recurrent infection, and implant an artificial custom-made bone flap in the defect. Finally, finally, he was better, this time for good.
The months went by, then a year; no news from him. I thought of him every so often, hoping that his cognitive function was still improving. By this time, he was 78 or 79 years old.
Just before Christmas 2009, my phone rang at home. "Hello, Doctor! Remember me?" Of course I did! "Remember my promise? I am conducting Samson et Dalila in March, and I want to know how many tickets you need." What a wonderful Christmas present!
So my husband and I took my 12-year-old son with us to my friend's opera that weekend in March. I can't remember ever enjoying opera so much. It was stunning. A cast of 200, including 3 nationally acclaimed guest performers, and a wonderful orchestra took a simple Bible story and cast a spell that lasted 3 hours. As the stars of the show escorted my patient onto the stage at the end for a long standing ovation, the supertitle proclaimed, "This will be the final major performance of his career." I stood with his family in the audience, hoping my eyes wouldn't overflow.
I could feel in the thunder of applause the impact he had made on so many of his students, and the love and respect they have for him. I could feel the force of his personality and the persistence that brought him back to his baton at almost 80 years old. And I could hear clearly the Almighty whispering to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
Professor, I was blessed to have played a tiny supporting role. Bravo, and bravo!
About my patient: Dr. Dwight Gustafson was the longest-serving Academic Dean in the history of Bob Jones University. Samson et Dalila took 2 years of intensive preparation and rehearsal; it was the biggest such production done at BJU in the last 20 years. Dr. Gus says of his illness and recovery, "Through it all, I kept saying to everyone, 'God is good at all times.'" I continue to be inspired by his faith and his example. This is printed with his permission.
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- AnonymousJuly 17, 2010 at 8:54 AM
This is beautiful. Thank you for putting back into perspective, that
" The Patient " is someone's parent,child, friend, mentor, inspiration. I am more often than not, guilty of compartmentalizing people: Bravo indeed.
Maria Thank you for this account concerning Dr. Dwight Gustafson's medical recovery. I have known him ever since I was a freshman at BJU in 1967, and it has been my distinct privilege to have played in numerous performances under his baton. I also played in the "Samson and Delilah" performance that you attended this past spring.
For the record, Dr. Gus has been one of the two or three individuals who have made the greatest difference in my adult life. He is my hero.That is a VERY touching story. Thanks for sharing it.
I always try to share the little victories we have with KayTar's care, with the doctors who care for her. I want to remind them that the things they do, even the annoying paper pushing tasks, make a big difference in our quality of life.- AnonymousJuly 18, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Yesterday I posted about my disillusionment but what I did not say is that for every moment I feel that way, I am rewarded with the news of one of my patient's weddings or new grandkids or graduation or new jobs. Today I heard from the family of one of my patients. The daughter she suffered through chemo to deliver just went to first grade.
ReplyDelete Jeez, GCS15, you've got my eyes all blurry again, but this time it is over triumph and not struggles, which makes it much more wonderful.
What a stellar post. And I'd like to echo anon above - sure there are lots of little disillusionments -we've all got them - but there are times like above that make it all worth it. And to suffer small disillusionments does not make one globally disillusioned.
And you are making my ears burn. You are a freaking female neurosurgeon/mom - there can't be too many of those around. Thanks for the compliment. I am impressed with your storytelling/surgery skills. Heck, I'm impressed with all of us moms in medicine.- AnonymousJuly 19, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Dr Dwight Gustafson - my favorite professor of my whole college career - grad and undergrad. When I underwent brain surgery for a tumor in 1979, I received a letter from him, encouraging me in his kind and gentle way. It strengthened me to know that he was praying for me and that I was more than just a former student. I knew that I had a true friend.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousJuly 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Thanks for sharing this. I was a student in the fine art dept. at BJU in the 80's and later had the privilege of working with him on some productions. He has had a tremendous impact on my life. This post brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDelete I was never in any musical productions while a student at BJU or as a citizen of Greenville for 14 years following graduation, but I benefited from attending many of them. "Dr. Gus" was a beloved presence on campus even among those of us who only enjoyed music, but even beyond the scope of music, his kindness, humility, commitment to excellence, and desire to glorify God impacted many. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI had the privilege to sit under Dr. Gus' baton from 1990-1994 in various productions at BJU. I also saw him regularly in the various faculty dining rooms I worked in on campus. At one point in my Junior year I went to see him in his office (I wasn't in trouble, but went to him with a suggestion). I was so impressed at how genuine he was. He listened to my proposal, liked it and helped me set it into motion. I was moved that the DEAN of Fine Arts would take time to listen to a student, and be so supportive. It was moments like that when I knew how much the Faculty & Staff cared for us as students as if we were their own kids.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousJuly 19, 2010 at 4:20 PM
I can't help but tear up reading this. That's what medicine is all about. Thanks for reminding me.
ReplyDelete gcs- as you know, I think this is a wonderful, wonderful post that describes so perfectly why we do what we do: for these moments when you know you have made a difference in the life of a person and have impacted their illness experience for the better.
I hope you also share this post with your 12-year old.- AnonymousJuly 19, 2010 at 4:59 PM
i go to bob jones and i can say truly that there are thousands of people that love him because his faithfulness to God has impacted them. thank you for posting this...it brought tears to my eyes and chills up my spine :)may you be faithful to God as he is!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousJuly 19, 2010 at 6:32 PM
This is a wonderful story written by a wonderful doctor. My family has been richly blessed by Dr. Gus's ministry for many years. My parents have had the privilege of calling him their boss. The doctor herself is a wonderful person who we first met in 2008 with my mother in a serious need. She is a wonderful person in the office, the operating room, the hospital room, and then when we see her out and about town. Thanks to her using her God-given skills she has given my mother several more years (hopefully a lot)to enjoy her grandchildren and family. Thank you!!!!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousJuly 19, 2010 at 7:35 PM
I was blessed by Dr. Gus' presence in my college life, but I hope that if ever I need a neurosurgeon, this writer will be the one on call. She shows wonderful insight and concern for her patients. Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDelete - grogierJuly 19, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Thank you for this wonderful story. I worked closely with Dr. Gus recording music for the many scores that he did for the film department. He was always a blessing and easy to get along with and wrote wonderful music.
Also thank you so much for the care that you personally took for my wife during her back surgery. You were an unusual doctor and we love you. Just wonderful! As I am studying for step 2...and sometimes feeling the weight of my own impossible self-imposed standards...whew. I needed a reminder of why I am doing this! To God be the glory. I hope I can help people live a longer, fuller live. Thanks for helping all the people you have helped.
ReplyDeleteThis man is truly loved by many and was blessed to have you as his doctor. What uplifting there is throughout this post and the comments made about it. It is a good day when I can hear good news and God's Grace instead of the bad news that is reported on a daily basis in the papers. Thank you.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 3:51 PM
As a fellow woman in medicine (not yet a mother, but hope to be someday) I understand and see and love the sacrifice we give to our patients and the results we glean. For every sad story there are 2 or 3 success stories. As a longtime admirer of Dr Gus, I thank you! We love him so much. I see him every now and again and he is doing wonderfully. Thank you for every minute of sleep lost, moment with your child given up, and frustration spent on helping others. The Lord repay you 100-fold.
ReplyDelete Dr. Gustafson has also blessed so many of us in northern Virginia, where his sacred music is performed regularly. It is so well written and heartfelt, yet always tasteful. A cherished memory is when he came to our choir retreat in 2007 as our musical director, teaching us his music and that of others. Just being in his presence was always mentally and spiritually invigorating. We are also repeatedly blessed by all his family.
ReplyDeleteDr. Gus loved God and used every ounce and every inch of his being to bring glory to his savior, Jesus Christ. I am so thankful that you got to know him and that you were used of God to extend his life. We will all miss him, but know that the music he wrote and the songs we now sing, will ring in heaven when we all sing together.


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There are well-documented fire and explosion risks, along with numerous deadly diseases and ailments including asthma and cancer that are brought on by exposure to the emissions from these plants. There is no safe level that has been set for exposure to ultrafine particles and no way of measuring them.
Why dont the people who are pushing for more polluting biomass energy in this state start taking accountability for the damage to the environment and to peoples health?
For Goddard College to have kept the entire town of Plainfield uninformed throughout the whole permitting process is an outrage. Vermont has the highest asthma rate in the country, we have more biomass in this state than almost anywhere else, and there are more of these damn plants in Washington County than anywhere in the state enough already.
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Hello, Just to verify: - This is standard (free version) - Settings will be retained on forced reinstall Can you can you tell me a bit more what the issue is or what we'd see as any issues on the web site? Thanks
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I am seeing this message as well - forced reinstall of 4.2.2 did not change it and I am still seeing the messages.
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Feb 3, 2015. According to Paul Ryan in this Sunday's New York Times, "We're six years into the Obama economic policies. ... The wealthy are doing really well. They're practicing trickle-down economics now." Trickle-down economics is, of course, the Republican view that giving tax cuts to the rich will let them hire more poor people and some of the wealth will trickle down to the poor. All along the Republicans have been accusing Obama of practicing class warfare against the rich, but actually he has secretly been [Read more...]
Terrorists Routed -- ISIS Blames Obama's Air Strikes
Kobani Celebration |
Jan 31, 2015. A pro-ISIS news agency has released a video showing two Islamic State fighters blaming airstrikes by the US-led coalition for the ISIS defeat in the strategic Kurdish town of Kobani. Contrary to far-left and far right predictions that the US policy was in ruins two weeks after the coalition challenged ISIS in Kobani, ISIS lost about 1,000 men, the Kurds, 350, and the US, none.
"America's plans to fight Islamic State are in ruins as the militant group's fighters come close to capturing Kobani," said far-left correspondent Patrick Cockburn two weeks after [Read more...]
"All-Natural" Anti-Vaxers Duped by Tea Party
Andrew Wakefield: fraud |
Jan 28, 2015. Progressives who refuse vaccines for their kids might be shocked to learn they had been duped by the Tea Party. But that's exactly what has happened, thanks to Tea Party congressman Dan Burton and an English doctor who was paid $668,000 to fake his data.
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Saudi Muslims Non-Violently Torture Blogger
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Jan 31, 2015. According to Awad "In fact, there is nothing in our faith that encourages Muslims to be violent." Really? Saudi Arabia, home to Mecca, and the world's leading Muslim country, is currently in the process of publicly torturing Raif Badawi who is officially charged with "adopting liberal thought," "founding a liberal website," and "insulting Islam" — because he is an atheist. But Awad tells us (video 10:35) "The Koran, in a major chapter, describes the believers that when they are addressed by the ignorant [that would be Raif], their response is peace. [that would be the Muslims?]" Raif has been freed due to international pressure, but who is Nihad Awad? This shocked me. [Read more...]
What Went Wrong for Democrats in 2014?
Nov 26, 2014. "He was the first black president. Okay, not a bad accomplishment, but that's it, Mr. Obama." Who would say that to the President? McConnell? Limbaugh? The truth will shock you. Republicans have been running on a simple anti-Obama platform for six years. It worked. [Photo: Alison Grimes — Who did I vote for?] [Read more...]
National Debt Graph by President
Oct 24, 2014. When did the National Debt go crazy? Why? Who's to blame? Where is the debt headed? Compared to the US economy, the national debt is smaller than it was after World War II. But, take a look at what could have happened if three presidents had balanced their budgets. [Email the Fact Card] [Read more...]
How Obamacare Tricked the Republicans
Oct 22, 2014. To make sure Obamacare worked and could pass, Obama borrowed the conservatives' plan. So Republicans knew it would work if given a chance. Their only hope was to kill it with politics before it could take root. Too late now. In spite of politics and early computer screw-ups, a last-minute surge pushed it past its target of 7 million on April 1, 2014. But what about cost? [Read more...]
Why the Stock Market Favors Democrats
Oct 20, 2014. Republicans claim Democrats are bad for business, but the stock market disagrees. It rose more than twice as fast under Obama as under Reagan. In fact since Reagan (1981) stocks have gained 13% under Republicans and 450% under Democrats. That's 35 times more, and they had six years less time. [Email the Fact Card] [Read more...]
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Oct 18, 2014. The Republicans left Obama with unemployment claims running higher than at any time since Reagan in 1982. Democrats (with the Republicans obstructing) reduced that to its lowest level in 14 years according to the Press. But, compared to the number of jobs, it's at its lowest level since they started collecting data in 1967. [Email the Fact Card] [Read more...]
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Classic Strap™
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- Fits most cameras and binoculars using 3/8" webbing connectors
- Neoprene pad incorporates "Comfort-Stretch" binding
- Fully adjustable length of 25" to 51"
- Quick disconnects
- Very strong, durable and washable
- Made in the USA
The Classic Strap™ adds a touch of class to any camera or binocular. The tailored design is made with soft, durable neoprene combined with a unique "Comfort-Stretch" binding. While the neoprene evenly distributes the weight, the unique binding gives added support in order to eliminate shoulder and neck fatigue. This combination makes your cameras and binoculars feel 50% lighter and 100% more comfortable. The quick disconnects give the strap an added feature as they can be reattached together to form a small carrying handle when the shoulder strap is not in use. You get two straps in one! Classic Strap™ is sure to be a "classic"!
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Recommended Load | Up to 10 lbs (4.5kg) |
Carry Style | Neck |
# of Connection Points | Two |
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Strap Length | fully adjustable 25" to 51" (63,5cm - 129,5cm) |
Pad Dimensions | 2" by 15" Neoprene (5,08cm - 38,1cm) |
Quick Disconnects | Yes |
Materials | Neoprene pad with Comfort-Stretch binding, nylon webbing and leather tabs |
Webbing Width | 3/8" |
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The recommended load is the weight that is most comfortably carried by a particular strap. It is not the maximum load capacity of the strap.
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1. Pass the end of the webbing through the connector on the camera. | 2. Pass it back through the first opening on the plastic buckle. | 3. Pass it through the second opening on the plastic buckle. | 4. Pull tight for a secure hold. |
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Highly recommended. (posted on 9/7/14) - TRULY a professional piece of equipment! review by PictureStudio anthony
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to I.D. camera capabilities in the field. Very helpful. (posted on 8/21/11) - Best investment for the buck! review by Thomas Dahl
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I love this strap except for the quick release clips. When holding my kids and my camera, they play with the clips and once, my son unclipped one and the camera fell. If there was a no-clip version, the strap would be ideal.
The shoulder strap is very comfortable with just the right amount of stretch. The strap is the right length for me to carry across my body and still be able to pull the camera to my eye to take a picture.
As a result of the dropped camera issue above, I'm considering changing to the Super Classic Strap Bino Option. (posted on 10/30/10)
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Located in the heart of downtown, the 19-floor W San Diego is 3 blocks from Little Italy, 4 blocks from San Diego Bay, and 8 blocks from the historic Gaslamp Quarter.
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High-style amenities include a rooftop bar, fire pit, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center.
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W San Diego guestrooms feature scenic bay window seating with thick cushions, blackboards with chalk and erasers, and color schemes that incorporate sea, sky, and sand.
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The 19-story W San Diego is situated three blocks from Little Italy, and five blocks from Horton Plaza and the Embarcadero. The hotel is also near the airport, cruise ship and ferry terminal, metro station, and a shopping district.
W San Diego completed an extensive renovation of its public areas in May 2012 and now offers a trendy rooftop bar, lobby lounge bar, restaurant, live weekend entertainment, and a private heated outdoor pool with adjacent 24-hour indoor fitness room. Complimentary town-car transportation is available for the downtown area (limited hours, based on availability). Wireless Internet access is complimentary on the hotel's first three floors, which include most public areas. A 24-hour business center provides two computers with high-speed Internet.
The pet-friendly W San Diego offers a dog bowl and bed. It also features a dog menu, which includes treats, dog-sitting, and walking services.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 19
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
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- Elevator/lift
- Free newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-out
- Total number of rooms - 258
- Rooftop terrace
- Express check-in
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 2003
- 24-hour business center
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Meeting rooms 8
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- Outdoor pool
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Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( 14.95 USD per night )
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Living Room Lounge - This stylish and sophisticated lounge and bar offers plenty for those looking to socialize or to relax with a cocktail. It includes a full bar and an eye-in-the-sky DJ booth. Open daily.
Kelvin — This upscale restaurant features contemporary world cuisine with a West Coast flair. Diners will enjoy the creative menu, which offers small plates to share and savor, as well as signature entrees, all featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients that redefine classic flavors.
Rooftop bar - A visionary fusion of extraordinary cocktails and glittering views. Full service and bottle service is available.
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The hotel features a private outdoor pool with an adjacent 24-hour indoor fitness room. Pilates and yoga classes are available nearby. Also nearby is a playground, bowling alley, scooter and moped rentals, and Segway rentals and tours.
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Enjoy a seaside escape to San Diego. While you're here, discover relaxing spa services available at W San Diego. While we don't have a full-day spa, we do offer spectacular spa services in the privacy and comfort of your guest room or suite. Advance reservations required.
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- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
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- Valet parking fee: USD 39 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
- Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
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- Refrigerator fee: USD 25 per stay
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So Agile Together: How designers and programmers can join forces to create great experiences
Earlier this year, I attended a UX meetup that featured a panel discussing whether or not integrating UX designers into the agile software practice works.
I noticed during the discussion that the panelists made strong distinctions between "developers" and UX designers.
While this is commonplace, it stood out to me because I'm primarily working on the development side as a programmer, but I have an interest and background in user experience. I realize the need in larger organizations to hire for specific positions, but I think that as long as we maintain these distinctions, UX designers will not be able to effectively work within the agile software process. I also think the skill sets and aptitude for programmers and UX designers have significant overlap.
Common Ground
One of the principles listed on agilemanifesto.org is that, "Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility." This means that programmers must work on a daily basis with designers. If designers simply hand over designs for the programmers to implement, design considerations are more likely to be left by the wayside as technical challenges arise.
People work much better together when they can find common ground. By recognizing that the similarities between designers and programmers greatly outweigh their differences, we can all learn to work more effectively together on a daily basis.
Attention to Detail
Both developers and designers must be very detailed oriented and thorough. UX designers must consider all edge cases and possible motivations in order to shape a user's experience. Programmers have to predict all of the little things that can go wrong and account for them to prevent bugs.
Empathetic by Nature
Both must be able to place themselves into the shoes of others. UX designers must be able to empathize with various personas to analyze the experience they will have. Programmers always have to empathize with one another in order to make sure that the code they write is understandable and maintainable by others.
Both must be very creative. UX designers have to find new and innovative ways to combine, update, and tweak existing UX paradigms to fit new use cases. Programmers must always devise new architectures and patterns to get tasks completed faster and make better, more efficient, and more stable programs.
One stereotypical difference between UX designers and programmers is that UX designers are more people-oriented and programmers are more technically oriented. However, UX designers in tech companies are technical. They are surrounded by technology all the time. They use technology to get their jobs done and they are often creating technology themselves—some even learn to program.
Similarly, programmers look at technology from a user-centered position. Many are constantly helping friends and family use technology and learn to appreciate UX design. Programmers are extremely proficient at recognizing patterns and they can spot UX that works and UX that doesn't.
Come Together
By recognizing these similarities, UX design can move from being a precursor to programming to an integrated part of the development process allowing for better iteration on both the technical aspects and the design.
UX designers will still be the experts on user experience and will be the ones innovating the interface, but they will do it alongside the programmers instead of in their own world. Programmers can be evaluating the interfaces based on the patterns they see every day and technical issues can be addressed earlier. UX designers will still lead the research but programmers will greatly benefit from seeing some of the research first-hand.
Everyone can be on the same page about the importance of each change. Most importantly, by better integrating our prototyping and development processes, programmers can help designers iterate early on in the development cycle and designers can continue to iterate the UX until the end of development because programmers will be more invested in it.
I hope that one day we can all be considered "developers" and the difference between a UX person and a front-end programmer is no greater than a front-end programmer and a back-end programmer. As a programmer, I would love to learn more from UX designers and I would love to teach them more about programing.
We can all benefit from a more fluid and agile UX development process. UX cannot be developed completely before the developers see it because UX is never a static thing. Users, environments, and use cases are all constantly changing. We need to be able to iterate the usability of the application throughout the entire development process and it cannot stop at the 1.0 release. The usability iteration must continue as long as the product is being maintained. If we do all of the UX first, it will be much more challenging to iterate on it later.
I think that the best way we can move toward a more cohesive, agile development process that includes both UX designers and programmers is to stop seeing our roles as so different. UX designers and programmers can each learn skills from one another and support an overall product iteration that includes UX at its core.
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Thank you for the article....I miss the business side of things, however. I saw many designers who make assumptions on UX, in their designs, developers thrilled about their own technical ability. It is however essential that business needs be considered first. I suggest thus a third element in your discussion, namely that of a business process expert.
I love this article. I totally agree. I tend to lean more towards being a designer but I think as a designer you should understand the technical hurtles that the programmers must go through to achieve what you are proposing for interaction and layout. That's why I continue to work side by side with programmers and in the process continue to teach myself new code. Keep on building!
Neat writeup! And I agree to the fact that UX design and development just cannot be separated, as is done everywhere now. I know there are programmers who wouldn't mind a different shade of grey, or a different font on the screen, but, more often than not, a developer tends to know and worry about design as much as code. The form factor is just as important for developers now.
I do agree to a certain extent with you. Having worked both at startups and huge corporates as UX Researcher, Designer and UX Manager.
The three legs of a perfectly balanced tripod (team).
1 The science and art leg - UX Researchers, Designers and thought/concept gurus
2 The Logic Leg - Crucial leg which blows life into the dreams of designers, front end, backend devs, architects, testing teams, performance teams.
3 The Business Leg - ensure we spend feasible resources developing a product strategies on visioning and to the market strategy most importantly ensures there is a good ROI.
Now imagine a tripod and think what happens if one leg is not of the same length as the other. The same thing happens to teams when they get into the debate of who is first or who is more important. There is no one successful team in the history which succeeded just because of a single team.
What is crucial is
1. Developers should be equally enthusiastic about good and innovative designs and should have the 'can do' attitude instead of being a neah sayers. Designers must understand devs language and most importantly understand that to execute it needs time (in most cases more time than it took to design) and effort which the business might not be willing to give to devs.
2. Inputs from developers should be unbiased from the technical hardships especially in ideation phase, if they are biased that should be specified explicitly, which the designers must take into consideration before making a design decision.
3. The overall UX should however happen as a precursor to dev phase. This would include the research, the ideation the IA, Interaction Design (Don't confuse with interaction with and transition effects of design elements on a screen).However, a dev lead or an architect needs to be present at all these stages to get immediate feedback on things being proposed regarding technical feasibility and educating the designers of new technical scope to design (ex new apis, frameworks etc.). As and when the design enters the Information Design phase the dev phase should be started and should be continued into the visual design, interactions with design elements and transition effects.
4. Designers must understand that Iteration Design doesn't just mean keep updating your mockups, it means keep updating your IA, Interaction Design models as well if you have to basing on discussions with dev teams. But if you keep updating them every day you might loose the focus so minimize but dont ignore them.
5. Designers ROI means something (in most cases ROI is everything, nobody would want to spend a million dollars to make a prfit of a dollar a year)!!! in the whole process a true UX Expert would act more like a liaison between the business (understanding their needs, limitations and trying for a feasible product that justifies the investment and meets the bottom line), marketing, dev teams (understand that devs need to understand your designs as much as you do, most importantly give enough space for discusing technical feasibility at every stage in appropriate proportion.) yet ensuring good UX Delivery through the product.
6. Most importantly a trap that most agile teams fall into - They decide to build a part of the product in one sprint usually referred to as user story. The breakage of user story is crucial should be done as per scenarios. What happens if not done? - well irregular non-continuous implementation of user stories leads to really bad backend work last minute bugs both on usability front and dev side and most importantly a scenario where the small pieces always looked good to the client but when everything is put together it just doesn't make sense.
Once again designers be open to dev teams input at all stages, also everyone is a designer by nature so involve other teams and stakeholders for inputs and feedback after every iteration. Devs please understand that design isnt just photoshop.
@Chetan - "Devs please understand that design isnt just photoshop."
-- it seems like you've run out of character count in the comment box :D But very well explained. Our teams are currently finding the right balance among the three legs you've mentioned--specifically boosting our UX research and analytics resources. Once this is done, both designers and developers would all have informed decisions in their design and development.


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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Glamour at The Grocery Store
24 comments:
- Judy C said...
She is amazing. And so are the sunglasses. They are perfect for the outfit.
- April 5, 2011 at 11:05 AM
- THis is Belgium said...
one catch to your suggestion though: her hair looks also perfect and impossible to just 'throw it on" ;-)
- April 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM
- That's Not My Age said...
She does look marvellous. So chic. Love the glasses, scarf and leather wrap coat.
- April 5, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- Roseana Auten said...
Bravo! I'm thinking of asking it to be against the city ordinance to enter Whole Foods in a dirty pony tail and Nike running shorts, no matter what you've just been doing. :)
- April 5, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Very elegant!
- April 5, 2011 at 11:28 AM
- Anula said...
So elegant!! I love it!!
- April 5, 2011 at 12:12 PM
- sacramento said...
She is an example to follow.
I want, want her glasses, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Thank you Ari.
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- El baúl de Eleanor said...
She's perfect!!
- April 5, 2011 at 1:04 PM
- abby jenkins said...
just fabulous!
- April 5, 2011 at 3:54 PM
- Isabel said...
Cuanta elegancia¡¡¡¡
much elegance¡¡¡¡
Besos Isabel - Spain - April 5, 2011 at 5:41 PM
- Bella said...
This is what I call effortless chic! She looks magnificent and those glasses! Oo la la, are they wonderful! Now why can't I find a pair that grand?
- April 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM
- Tricia Rose said...
I love her hair too - and would steal for that coat.
- April 5, 2011 at 8:42 PM
- Fashion-isha said...
oooh I just discovered your blog and it is genius! As a young 40 something who just started blogging I worry about aging but these women are just divine! Thank you...
Check out my blog and follow? I love comments and appreciate every follower!
http://www.fashion-isha.com/ - April 5, 2011 at 9:01 PM
- Frances said...
And which Trader Joe's might that be? West Side?
- April 5, 2011 at 9:40 PM
- Al said...
She is so cute! I never look that good when I am grocery shopping. I just adore this blog. It is so unique and refreshing to see these inspiring photos. I'll be back for sure.
www.skylarkmanor.com - April 5, 2011 at 10:15 PM
- Maria (viola33) said...
She is so elegant! Everything is so simple in her outfit but the result is superb. I have leopard print scarf and I love wearing it :)
- April 6, 2011 at 2:47 AM
- Terri said...
She IS just lovely, but I need to up my game at the grocery store.
- April 6, 2011 at 3:44 AM
- Meryl Cooper said...
I want to be her when I grow up! Talk about extraordinary in the every day!
www.searchingforjakeryan.com - April 6, 2011 at 3:58 PM
- Emma at Daily Clothes Fix said...
I love the silhouette here. You looks amazing.
- April 6, 2011 at 5:06 PM
Leopard print knows no age boudaries, love it!
- April 7, 2011 at 9:48 AM
- Stephanie said...
leopard print, so timeless at any age and never goes out of fashion! Love it!
- April 7, 2011 at 10:58 AM
i hope i look that good when i'm her age! loving the leopard print!
- April 7, 2011 at 2:45 PM
- Marilyn said...
Chic, self confident, classic, inspirational. I love the coat!
- April 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM
This is my great aunt! She has always been just as stylish and fabulous as she is in this picture. I wish I dressed half as well as she does!
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Letter, Matthew Zwerling to Israel and Florence Zwerling; August 11, 1964 Transcript Marks, August 11, 1964 Dear Folks: Really something else. We are in Marks one day. Town population 2500. [Had been incident last week, whites surrounding cars.] We just had a mass meeting at a small masonic hall, all 100 seats filled. 100 more standing who couldn't get in. 50 or more kids who will help us canvass, we hope. Looks like a really good project. I'm also working some in Tunica - the people there are ready to move - we've arranged a meeting where they can ask SNCC for a couple of permanent workers. We haven't done anything overt there [all secret] - probably we won't yet, we'll wait until after we leave and some permanent staff moves in. The FDP convention in Jackson was terrific. We have almost 3,000 Freedom registered - 50,000 statewide. As the summer is drawing to a close everything is beginning to pick up speed. I hope it doesn't all fall back September 1. As of now, Lew and I plan to leave Sunday, August 30 - be home September 1 at the latest. Love and Freedom, Mat
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- Front pockets positioned to allow easy access, even when wearing a backpack or climbing harness
- Extra wide cuffs with effective Velcro fasteners allowing sufficient space for gloves
- Detachable snow skirt tailored to the female figure, designed to stay securely in place, made from warm material to protect the kidney area
- 1 zippable inner pocket, 2 warm inner pockets
- Regular Fit
Ideal for
Classical Alpinism, Mixed- and Iceclimbing, ExpeditionsSuitable for
Skitouring / Backcountry SkiingEquipment
GORE-TEX® Pro 3-Layer, 70x70DEN | ||||||||||
Composition 1