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Wilson Graphite Force....
Thought I'd start a thread on another Wilson midsize frame that's been a personal favorite since August of '09.
I picked one up for $10 at a local used sporting goods store. From the first hit I was hooked. Even with the old thick gauge nylon strings that were in the frame.
Some details on this particular model (info taken from a recent e-bay auction listing):
This model was introduced in 1984 at $89 retail price.
Tennis Racquet Specification Table
Brand:1984 Wilson Graphite Force Midsize 85 sq in
Short Description: Provides a solid blend of stiffness and power, plus fine mobility and balance.
Head Size: 85 in2 / 548 cm2
Length: 27 in / 686 mm
Strung Weight:12.8 oz / 362 g
Strung Balance: 5 pts HL / 328 mm
Composition: Graphite / Fiberglass Composite
Beam Width: 20 mm Straight Beam
Power Level: Low
Stiffness: Medium Flex
Swing Type: Fast
String Pattern: 16 mains / 19 crosses
Grip Type: Leather
String Tension: 65 - 70 lbs / 29 - 32 kg recommended
World tennis Magazine decimal rating system from 1984: playability profile (1 - min / 10 - max)
Stiffness: 8
Stability: 7
Power: 8
Playability: 8
Some pics:
I actually like this frame better than the Wilson Pro Staff Midsize. Perhaps it's the extra cross string that adds a touch more control. It could be the thicker beam that makes each hit feel pretty beefy. What I really like is the feel of volleying with the racket. Solid.
There are very few threads on this frame. Old ones in the general 'Racquets' section, which I'll reference....
In this thread MAXply had some nice things to say:
Thought I'd hype up this frame a little bit. I'd hope that some TTW members that have a penchant for classic midsize frames, perhaps even those that love the Wilson Pro Staff Midsize give this one a go.
I'd love to hear other people's opinions......
Here's a visual comparison to a blacked-out Wilson BLX90....
No disrespect to the PS85, I'm just liking this one at the moment.
Speaking of the PS85, in lining up the heads, the Wilson Graphite Force seems to have a slightly larger one.....like an 88.
I'd love to have Jack & Coke do his headsize analysis on this frame....
I've collected a few of these (thanks to a couple of TTW members) to make it my current playing frame. I've even been using a nice retro bag......maybe I'll post additional pics.
...Dang you VGP! :wink: Wish I still had my Graphite Force now you've given it your stamp of approval...it's now part of TT member Virginia's collection so it went to a good home.
There was also a member at the time wanting to offload their Forces in the For Sale section IIRC
Glad you really like it; it's still the playing stick of the septugenarian senior at my club...old skool never dies... :)
Well, I'm not septuagenarian, but I do like the frame a lot. ;)
I've been a long time PS85 user and I like the firmness of that frame. But alas, it's become one of those collector frames. Replacements are costly, even the cost of replacement bumperguards and grommets has gone up. I (along with others) was on a quest to find something similar.
I first saw the Graphite Force at the used sporting goods store and I initially passed on the frame. I was not familiar with the frame at all prior to that day. It looked similar and had a nice weight but I was discouraged by the fact that it didn't have a bumperguard as did most frames of the early 80s. Similarly to Wilson models like the Reflex, Graphite Matrix, early Pro Staffs.
I mulled it over and I decided to go back. I thought if it was still there, I'd purchase it. I'm glad I did. I did a search here on TTW and found the limited, but favorable reviews of the frame.....
I've been using it for about 5 months now. I've tried it side by side with Wilson midsize models PS85, kPS88, Reflex, BLX90 and a Boris Becker BB11 mid.
Next to the PS85, it's become my favorite playing frame. The Wilson Graphite force addresses the "problems" I have with the other frames.
I found the kPS88 a touch too powerful. I felt that I used more topspin to keep the ball from overshooting the baseline. With the Reflex, it was nice but too flexy. I didn't like the polarized weighting and the "feel" of the BLX90. The BB11 mid is just too cushy in the frame and with the open stringbed on a 93" head size.
With the Graphite Force, I can hit out off the ground comfortably like I'm using the PS85, but I gain a touch more control. It has a comfortable flex and a nice feel on impact. It has to be the additional cross string (with even drilling - 16 x 19) that gives the string bed an even response from top to bottom. My favorite shot lately has been the volley. One of my hitting partners has remarked on a couple of occasions how much better my volleys are with this frame.
I always enjoyed serving with the PS85. I actually really enjoy the serve with the kPS88. I am able to put a good amount of work on the ball with that frame. I took a lesson using that one and my teaching pro commented on the spin I was able to generate. With the Graphite Force, I'd have to say that my serves are a little more controllable than the PS85 - again the consistent string bed - but with a little less pop than the PS85 or kPS88.
As much as I'm enjoying the frame, a gripe of mine is being unable to get replacement grommet strips. It is over 25 years old, so I don't expect it to be easy. Since I string my own frames, I've ground out some of the bad grommets and used tubing......but I found that if I cut up the plastic parts to the Dunlop Aerogel 500, I can use them to replace individual grommets.
I'm really hoping some aficionados of the PS85 try this frame out. Especially those that like the Chicago or SV frames. Perhaps the players that like a more flexy "PS85" gravitate toward the Wilson Kramer Staff or the older Pro Kennex Ace series. The Graphite Force might fall under that category......
I've read on here (a poster that knew someone that used to lay the graphite for Prince POGs) that the old graphite fibers used at the time was long and coarse like horse hair. The "newer" graphite is more refined, the fibers are shorter and smoother. I think that difference is what makes these classic frames so special. I assume it's harder to recreate that "old-school" feel with newer materials simply because the base material is different. I'm not saying it's bad, just different.
Well, I've been long-winded in extolling the virtues of yet another classic frame, but I thought after enjoying this frame for some time I'd do a little write-up........also, given the price of what they go for on the used market, it can be quite the value.
i actually did a search myself on this exact frame, it was the first tennis racket i ever played with, about 10 years ago for a summer camp, my uncle gave it to me. Though the grip on my frame is a tad too big (4 5/8), it is still very fun to hit around, and your comparison with the KPS88 is spot on, IMHO. I did not have trouble controlling the KPS's power off the ground, though this could be because the way i swing naturally generates considerable spin.
If you track down some grommets for your Graphite Force, can you possibly point me in the right direction? the grommets in this frame are just a mess, and though i have 6 replaced with nylon tubing, I would much rather find a new set to use..
i was surprised at the weight you listed, my force seems far lighter. I still need to buy a letter scale, and see if it is indeed as light as it feels.
I also found that it was very good for volleys, and that the 20 mm beam gave plenty of control and stability. It volleys, IMHO, about the same as the KPS88, though with greater maneuverability for reaction volleys.
Great thread :)
At the moment, I'm still at a loss for finding the exact replacement parts.
FedererClone (he has the Graphite Force too) in another thread said that he found the frame lacking in the manuverability category. I, like you, find the Graphite Force more maneuverable than the kPS88, but it's not overly whippy or headlight. That's a good thing. I'm sure the swingweight is probably "up there" by today's standards, but this frame's got a lot behind it while still maintaining comfort during play. That's why I like it.
I thought the Copper Ace was graphite/fiberglass, too. I didn't know it has more fiberglass. Thanks for that, pshulam.
My memory might be off base. Like I said, it's been a while as I don't own it but hit with one a loooong time ago. Probably thinking that anything non-wood was powerful.
I would say that the Graphite Force is more like the PK Silver Ace and Composite Ace. I own the latter and have used that one recently.
I also have the PK Copper Ace 90. That's a different frame - even from its namesake - it even has a roundish profile (like the Wilson Hammer Spin), so no similar comparisons should be drawn.
thanks for your reply, i managed to come across another Graphite force on the bay, item number 300350378414. you may want to take a look, grip size L4, looks in pretty good shape. I may bid, I may not. would be nice to have a second one :)
Yeah, I've been watching that listing too.
It's been up for a while and they've come down on the price $10 from the time I've been watching it. It's been up for a few months now. I think the asking price is still a bit high based on the going price for Graphite Forces on e-bay. Although the frame looks pretty nice.
All in all, it's not a bad price for a decent Wilson Midsize frame. But, I've been spoiled getting my first one for $10 and a couple from fellow TTW members that were kind enough to sell me theirs after posting in the 'Wanted' section late last year.
I think I'm good on frames for now. I'll continue watching that listing out of curiosity if anything. See if the seller comes down on price any further.... or see if someone bites.
On a practical note, I got to play some doubles last night. That was a little unexpected as I was just planning on drilling with my regular hitting partner. Sad to say, I hadn't been on court for a couple of months.
We ran into another friend of ours who was there to play with one of his friends. This guy is a former D1 collegiate player and his friend was of a similar level.
I'm glad I held my own being able to hold serve with very few double faults. I returned terribly but served and volleyed well. I could feel the flex of the frame more as these guys hit a heavy ball. I should have switched frames to the one with the fresher stringjob......
So far, it's I'm still enjoying the frame. A little more of a reality check having run into some better players. Even though I don't get to play as often as I like, my love affair with the Wilson Graphite Force continues!
Just some additional pics. A stock frame with the cover, a close-up of the cover, and my current favorite bag.....
do you play with bare leather as well? I just put a new leather grip on mine last night, doesn't play good with anything else, IMHO. I'll try to get some pictures of all my wilson mids up soon.
The first frame I bought still had what appeared to be the original stringjob in it. Mind you, the listed recommended tension of the frame is 65-70 pounds so even after 25+ years, the stringbed was still firm.
I didn't say that the strings were "crappy" I just commented that it looked like the original thicker gauge nylon. A string that was commonly used back in the day. I don't know if it was a solid core synthetic gut with a single wrap or a double wrap. The current equivalent is probably Prince Tournament Nylon 15L. I think a string like Prince Tournament Nylon 15L is a rather unpretentious string. It is what it is. At under $1.50 a set it's durable and firm. I actually bought some to maybe install in the Graphite Forces just for fun.
As for the grip. The first one I bought I played a bit with a single overgrip (Wilson Pro Overgrip Soft) over the leather. That one was the one where the grommets were shot. All cracked and fragile. I cut out the strings and ripped out the grommets one by one. It's currently sitting unstrung without grommets.
The frame pictured is a stock frame. Original strings. You can still see remnants of the "W" stencil. Original leather grip and cover.
The frames that I'm currently using have the leather removed with Head synthetic replacement grips on with black Yonex Supergrap overgrip. The cushy grips aren't my favorite. I intend to put new leather on someday soon. Perhaps the thin TW private label grips.....I normally use frames with leather grips with an overgrip, like my PS85s.
Back to strings, in those frames I put in Gamma Synthetic Gut 16 in gold in one frame, PSGO 16 in white in another. Both strung at 66 pounds reference tension on a lockout machine.
I took out a Graphite Force (GF) with original string for a spin today. Compared to a PS85, the GF is heavier by ~0.5oz. Unlike the PS85, the GF did not cause shoulder fatigue after one hour of hitting. The racquet (to my surprise) is quite maneuverable at the net despite its weight. It feels more comfortable, powerful than the PS85. The control and stability are comparable. I was able to direct the ball to the baseline with ease. Serve-returns were smooth. Overall, it's a fun stick for hitting but may not good for extended period of time because of the demand on the shoulder.
Thanks for your input, pshulam.
Glad to see someone post a fresh opinion on the Graphite Force. I also like that you are able to compare it to the PS85. It's the comfort coupled with solid performance as to why I'm still using the frame.
pshulam, did you recently purchase a Graphite Force? and could you compare to your PK Copper and Silver aces? Since they're part of your frame collection......
I too found the frame enigmatic. Based on the specs, the head-heavier balance compared to the PS85, I didn't expect to enjoy volleying and good service action with the Graphite Force.
Yes, I purchased the Graphite Force (GF) last week from the bay. The PK Copper Ace is softer and thinner than the GF. The control is just about the same between them. The Copper Ace edges out the GF in the level of comfort and maneuverability since it's lighter and more flexible. The GF is more stable and has plow through than does the Copper Ace. I do not have a preference as both frames are nice to hit.
Glad to hear that you like the frame. I do find the stability and plow through of the Graphite Force exceptional. Figured the difference with the PK Copper Ace would be like that.
You say you got it off e-bay last week. Was it the one that has the 4 3/8 grip where the auction photos had a red background? I placed a couple of bids on that one. It looked to be in nice shape even though the photos weren't the best. Should you decide to sell, lemme know..... :)
When the Force came out I thought it was aimed at the Head graphite Edge of the time. I strung for a Jr who father was a only purchased Wilson so he used this frame since he did not like the Sting and his pop wouldn't spring for the Pro Staff.
Thanks again PBODY99.
Your knowledge of, now classic (no offense meant), retail knowledge helps a lot. Not to mention your help with my Gamma/Tenex 4000 stringing machine.
IIRC, the suggested retail of the Graphite Force was about $40-$50 less than the PS85 around 1984.
Given the makeup and specs of the Graphite Force, it does seem to be a competitor frame to the Head Graphite Edge.
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@velamo05: Right? Its a totally different aspect of him showing than when he is on the couch. He and Drew are the awesome pit crew of giant bomb. So glad i subscribed.
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Did Vinny and Drew figure all this stuff out through years of trial and error or is it based off of another video recording/streaming set up they had prior knowledge of?
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@Vinny I'm not sure if it's been fixed as I haven't been able to watch many live streams due to a busy semester, but I do know for a fact the audio problems with the steam is not your fault. The problem is with the actual volume on the player because they player would say the volume is at max when it is actually only half way. That's definitely the source of people complaining about a lack of volume during streams.
It may be fixed with the new site. I'm not exactly sure.
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The volume thing was I think from twitch tv their player had an issue in embedding where if you didn't move the volume slider the sound would be really low.
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Super interesting guys! Thanks so much Vinny and Drew!
Really love this video. I have watched it three times now. Please make more!
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Vinny explaining a prime lens made me so happy. Please do more of these videos. It's production nerd porn.
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Man, I would kill for one of those hardware compressors. Their audio setup (for what they are doing) is rad. The video stuff is impressive, but mostly went over my head.
@coldblood: But then he'd have to leave!
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I want Vinny's job. I can do it.
Super cool video! So interesting to see what's going on behind the scenes and how everything is controlled. More of these videos please...
@drewbert Any word if you guys are gonna do another one of these ?
Shit, that's a lot more complicated than I imagined. You guys work hard.
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Just shows how talented the production guys are. Keep it up guys!
Drew's love of complex flight sims and giant manuals makes much more sense now!
I love videos like this. I loved the photoshop ones from last years GOTY stuff.
Is it rude to ask how much this entire setup cost?
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look out will and norm, Vinny And Drews Tested is coming!
Thank you so much for doing this! I found it fascinating, and now have a greater appreciation for how hard you guys work to bring us great content.
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It'd be great to see one of the 'how to make a..." for the bombcast. I have no idea how you can make a 3 hour podcast without making life hell in post.
Oh man, serious gear envy after seeing y'all's whole setup. I think I do alright juggling TV and receiver inputs, but I could improve it a bunch; USB over Ethernet seems like magic, and probably a good way of cleaning up a lot of my cable mess. I wonder if it ever breaks, and what else you could send down it with a dongle.
Regardless, I will voraciously consume any and all production-related content you can put out; I'd love to see a sequel focusing on the Folsom or the Quick Look room.
A decent Behringer mix? I didn't think those exist! I've been burnt so many times by their 6 and 8 channel mixers.
Vinny and Drew, the Batman and Robin of video production. Was a very interesting look at how much it takes to film all the Giant Bomb stuff. More features like this, please!
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Awesome video. Really interesting to see how you guys do your thing.
So much stuff to remember and I've already forgot half of it. :(
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This was awesome. I'm glad they finally got around to showing this stuff off. I'd love to see more in-depth ones in the future.
Also, that Brad transition is great!
Thanks for the behind-the-scenes look! I really enjoyed it.
Really interesting video, I had no idea Vinny and Drew had to have all of that equipment running for a TNT.
Also, would it be possible for someone to make a gif. of the stuff Jeff does at 40:19 onwards to his angry face, it was amazing lol.
@Vinny@drewbert I know this is extremely late, but I only got around to watching this today. This might be one of the best features you guys have ever done. I don't usually call out the staff with these tags, but I wanted to thank you guys directly for taking the time to shoot it and to archive it. You both do a heck of a job, and you have much more technical know-how than I think you'd like to admit --- if this video was any indication, anyway. Keep up the good work.
This is all very, very cool. Great job Vinny and Drew!
@Vinny@drewbert How do you deal with audio/video sync with all those routings between devices? This is a great video! I hope you'll do more of those technical behind-the-scenes looks :)
So many buttons, switches, LEDs, monitors, cameras, cables, lights...
My head hurts.
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I said this before and I'll say it again. I love it when they do videos like this.
I agree! Please, more videos like these!
Vinny / Drew - this was awesome. please make more vids like this, as a producer as well it was fantastic to see!
What is the name of the song at ~20:30?

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The editorial "Drought and crisis management" (Aug. 18) is an eye-opener. Schemes such as a "pond in every farm" should be implemented without delay. Agricultural scientists and experts should come to the rescue of farmers in distress. Lack of will on the part of our politicians is largely responsible for the poor monsoon management.
P. Ravikumar,
The editorial should be read by crisis managers for follow-up action to tackle drought. Vast areas of India are now affected by drought or drought-like conditions. As with any disaster, the poor are the worst-hit. The rural poor, who depend entirely on agriculture for survival, are now suddenly deprived of their livelihood. The farmers who give us our daily bread should not go hungry. Free distribution of food grains through the PDS, agricultural subsidies, alternative employment and a check on the prices of essential commodities are some steps the government should take to mitigate their suffering.
G. David Milton,
The government must first explore options of procuring food grains at cheaper rates as the drought is going to force us into entering the world grain market which is already at record low inventories. India has serious water scarcity. On the one hand, the state has taken upon itself the role of sole provider of water. On the other hand, effective use of rainwater and floodwater has declined. There is growing reliance on surface water (rivers) and groundwater. Water availability, both in terms of quality and quantity, has declined alarmingly.
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Simple deployments with Git
Taken from this blog post by Max Tsepkov, a simple way to deploy code using git.
Normally for deploying updates to small sites GIT is pretty good. It is far better than using FTP, that is for sure. The normal process is as follows:
- Change code locally, commit and push to GitHub / BitBucket
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- pull from GitHub / BitBucket
- clear cache etc
That is not a very complicated process, but there is a lot of repetition. Especially when you have a number of updates / sites to do every day. With a few changes to the git config we can reduce this to a single command (after the changes have been made and commited)
First you need to set up the remote repo to allow receiving code. This is done via a single git command that only needs to be run once. From inside the root of the repository run:
git config receive.denyCurrentBranch ignore
This will allow the repo to have code pushed to it. Its best if you do not ever commit code on a production repo, especially not after you have done this.
The next thing to do is add a small post-receive hook to the remote git repo. This will be coded to sort out the repo once any new code has been pushed to it. You can also use this hook to do other tasks such as clear cache or restart services.
Inside the repo, add or edit the file .git/hooks/post-receive with the following:
#!/bin/sh cd .. env -i git reset --hard env -i git submodule update --recursive env -i Console/cake data.clear_cache # other commands here
The commands are pretty simple. Change back to the main repository, clear up any changes and update any sub modules. With a bit of imagination and bash code you could have the hook email other developers about the update, run cache warmup scripts or anything else you may require.
Finally add the remote server as a remote on your local copy of the repo. This can be done with the following command. You will need to have the full path to the repo from your remote server.
git remote add production username@hostname:/full/path/to/repo
Make sure the user you have put in the new remote will have permission to execute the new / modified git hook that was created above. From now on the deploy process is as follows:
- Change code locally, commit and push to GitHub / BitBucket
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MUMBAI: Maharashtra Police investigators say they have evidence that operatives of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out the fidayeen-squad attacks in Mumbai — a charge which, if proven, could have far-reaching consequences for India-Pakistan relations.
Police sources said an injured terrorist captured during the fighting at the Taj Mahal hotel was tentatively identified as Ajmal Amir Kamal, a resident of Faridkot, near Multan, in Pakistan's Punjab province.
Highly-placed police sources said two other Pakistani nationals had also been held in the course of intense fighting on Thursday.
All three, the sources said, identified themselves as members of a Lashkar fidayeen squad.
Based on the interrogation of the suspects, the investigators believe that one or more groups of Lashkar operatives left Karachi in a merchant ship early on Wednesday. Late that night, an estimated 12 fidayeen left the ship in a small boat and rowed some 10 nautical miles to Mumbai's Gateway of India area.
The investigators say the fidayeen unit of which Mr. Kamal was a part then split up into at least six groups, each focussing on a separate target: Mumbai's Nariman House, which is home to a large number of Israeli families and a Jewish prayer house; the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus rail station; the Cama hospital; the Girgaum seafront; and the Taj and Trident Oberoi hotels.
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Sanders hires financial adviser for stadium plan
"We can't keep just saying we really want to keep you," Sanders said of the Chargers. "We really have to present something. They've got some big decisions coming up, and we need to say, 'Hey, here's another piece of the decision.'"
Sanders said a new stadium should be a regional project because about 75 percent of the people filling 44-year-old Qualcomm Stadium for Chargers games live outside San Diego.
The most recent figures from the Chargers, from the 2006 season, showed that 18,562 season ticket holders lived in the city, 8,498 lived in North County and 5,248 lived in South County. Fans from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties accounted for 13,731 of the season tickets.
The mayor said Chargers president Dean Spanos knows he prefers to handle the stadium and covention-center projects separately, but that he hasn't met with Spanos in about a month or told him about his new approach.
With Sanders on Wednesday were Stephen Cushman and Charles Black, two prominent businessmen who have spearheaded the convention center expansion for Sanders. The group said the project could get the required approvals next year and be done in 2016.
"I firmly believe we can finance both," Sanders said.
He plans to meet with county supervisors Dianne Jacob and Ron Roberts in two weeks to consider "every single pot of money we can possibly think about and how you create the bonding capacity we need" for a new stadium. Sanders has met with them three times in the past 12 months – on Oct. 22 of last year, Jan. 4 and Sept. 27.
He also has brought up the issue with the San Diego Association of Governments.
Sanders said there's a possibility of forming a joint powers authority with San Diego, the county and perhaps others. He wouldn't elaborate on that issue or on potential sources of revenue, saying "we're not going to negotiate out in the public."
Bilicic will be in San Diego next week. Sanders didn't say when he might complete his work, but he said it won't be in time for his meeting with the two county supervisors, who have taken a lead role in Chargers discussions.
Roberts said he was optimistic the consultant would help move the talks forward.
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MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is looking into tapping a mobile phone application to put a stop to illegal forest activities and identify denuded sites for reforestation.
Environment Secretary Ramon Paje has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Manuel V. Pangilinan of Smart Communications Inc. and two other companies, the Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation (PDRF) and system developer Wide-Out Workforces Inc., to launch the "SnapPlot" mobile application.
The app would be initially used to monitor for six months forest activities within the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL), the pilot site for the project.
The UMRBPL covers an area of over 26,000 hectares and spans the upper reaches of the Marikina watershed in Rizal province, which flows through Antipolo City and the towns of Baras, Rodriguez, San Mateo and Tanay.
Through the application, users may take a picture, geo-tag the location and upload it on the SnapPlot website where it would be automatically plotted on a map. The information could then be used for monitoring, environmental law enforcement and database building.
"SnapPlot will allow users to share valuable information that can help the DENR enforce the forestry laws more effectively within the watershed, as well as take the necessary actions that can help everyone living in and around the area in times of calamities or disaster," Paje said.
Under the MOA, the PDRF will utilize SnapPlot for its reforestation activities within the UMRBPL and provide logistics for the project, while the DENR will use the system for its monitoring and law enforcement activities.
Smart Communications will provide mobile phones—preloaded with the SnapPlot application—to personnel of the department and of the PDRF, while Wide-Out will allow the free use of the system, host the SnapPlot website and provide the necessary technical support.
The pilot site was chosen primarily to keep track of reforestation activities at the UMRBPL that is seen to prevent massive flooding similar to that spawned by Tropical Storm "Ondoy," which hit Metro Manila and nearby provinces in September 2009.
Paje said the DENR and PDRF hoped to gather enough data from the project's field personnel after six months. He added that the project would be replicated in other watersheds.
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Great New Orleans trumpeter and vocalist Gregg Stafford spent much of his childhood in the Central City neighborhood. He saw lots of parades, often sang in church, and developed a real love of music.
When it came time for high school, Stafford had the chance to join the school band — if his mother approved. So he told her, "I don't have an elective at the moment, so the band instructor asked me, would I be interested in music? 'Oh no, no, no, no; I don't have no money to pay for no horn, so you can just scratch that,'" she told him.
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The ease with which one can access information about health on the Internet can seem both a blessing and a curse. Rather than having to wait till some autism organization's newsletter comes in the mail with updates about "the latest" in autism research, I check Google news and other sites frequently.
I just have to read one study and my mind goes over so many events in the past 12 years since, one hot Minnesota summer, my son Charlie was in the process of being diagnosed with autism. I read the Los Angeles Times about a study that found that, for women with specific gene mutations who did not take prenatal vitamins in their first month of pregnancy, there is a seven times greater risk of having a child with an autism spectrum disorder. In general, the researchers (the study is published in the online version of Epidemiology) found that women who took vitamins prenatally or during the first month of pregnancy were half as likely as women who did not to have an autistic child.
As a result, and after reading more about the study in Science Daily, I spend the rest of the day trying to remember when I started taking prenatal vitamins. What if…
Two other studies resonate more as they seek to understand why Charlie does what he does.
One study looks at the molecular brain structure of autistic individuals. As US News & World Report says, examination of post-mortem brain tissue samples from 19 people with autism and 17 without has found differences in the gene expression of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Gene expression is "process by which a gene's DNA sequence is copied into RNA to produce proteins, which perform specific tasks within the cell." In the brains of the autistic subjects, the frontal lobe (which is involved with judgment, language, planning, social cognition and personality) "closely resembles" the temporal lobe (which is involved with language and emotions). Such differences affect how the parts of the brain function and communicate with other parts; it'shoped that new medications that can help brain functioning might be developed from this research.
I think of my son. I've read other studies about how synaptic connections are abnormal in autistic individuals and often in observing him try to do things, it just seems obvious that (in my layperson's understanding), the parts of his brains struggle to work in coordination. This morning, for instance, it took him over an hour to drag himself out of bed to go to school. Admittedly, some of this could be due to his being a teenager. But Charlie understood what he needed to do and wanted to ride in the car, go to school, see his teachers and classmates. Getting that message from brain to body was happening very slowly as is often the case for Charlie: For instance, we've also noted such when Charlie tries to talk and he can't get the parts of his mouth and lips and all to form whatever words his mind is thinking.
This study, which was published in Nature, does not address why autistic persons' brains have such differences. It's not that I don't want to know why Charlie is as he is; over the past years, my husband and I figure he's as he is because of, well, us (just like any other child is the product of their parents, genes, environment).
A third study described in Canadian Press is the sort of thing we feel we've the most to learn from. This study, published in PLoS One, seeks to understand how autistics perceive the world. This study by Armando Bertone of the Université de Montreal-affiliated Perceptual Neuroscience Laboratory for Autism and Development looks at something we've often noted in Charlie, his idiosyncratic processing of sensory information. Autistics are said to perceive symmetry better, says Bertone. Indeed Charlie is forever arranging objects from shoes to chairs to dishes in neat formations perhaps the better to see them:
Bertone's research group found that, as with people who are not autistic, symmetry across a vertical axis was the easiest to perceive. An example of this would be the two sides of a human face.
At the same time, he found that people with autism have a heightened sensitivity to symmetry in general — whether it is vertical, horizontal or diagonal — as compared to non-autistic individuals.
"Overall, autistic people's sensitivity to symmetry is better than non-autistics'," he said.
He thinks the difference is rooted in the ability of autistic people to isolate detailed, local information, while still processing global information.
In his research paper Bertone describes this as seeing the forest and the trees — rather than just the forest or just the trees.
Symmetry may stand out to an autistic person because symmetry has a structure to it. Imagine your face and draw a vertical line down the centre; one eye is the same distance from the line as the other eye.
"Kids with autism seem to like very systematic changes, structure," said Bertone. "And this symmetry is a nice visual example of this in that it's a very structured-type information."
Bertone's study doesn't look at precautions a women took (or didn't) on realizing she was pregnant, or at the "abnormalities" of the autistic brain. The PLoS One looks at what it's like to be autistic and offers the rest of us some clues to better understanding and supports individuals like Charlie.
With the increase in children being diagnosed on the autism spectrum (1 in 38 according to a just-published study), all of this research is important. But let's not forget that, rather than dwelling over much on "risk factors" that might contribute to autism, we should make it a priority to understand the world through the minds and eyes of autistics, the better to support them throughout their lives.
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Noted with interest.
@Bob Stuart, yes, the notion of the spectrum is very important.
Well known that studies are paid for if they are given the paid for results. Unpaid are the victims of autism. Vaccine damage thrives because of cover-ups. My stepgrandson (3 months old) died 3 days after vaccine. I have MS immediately after a vaccine. Ask those afflicted with auto immune diseases and parents of autistics, ADD ADHD and see if symptoms appeared right after a vaccine. Study ingredients in vaccines on anti vaccine sites. Documented in that big pharma is obliged to reveal contents by law if they are asked. Study before you stick your child with poison.
I would think a priority would be to understand causes, not perceptions. You can't change anything by understanding perceptions, you can change things if you understand the cause.
Interesting! Thanks!
can non humans be autistic. a friend of mine had a cat who she said "was". unless the cat was just damaged and tramatized before she adopted him.
Thank you!
Endless studies seeking to identify simple, single culprits for autism (and for other diseases) have not resulted in "cures" or even prevention. If we spent half the money on helping people live healthy, protecting them from toxins everywhere in their environment, making real, whole, organic food the norm - we'd have better results. One size does not fit all - each case involves multiple causation and triggering factors.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Nina Lederman, respected programming executive and producer of hit comedies, dramas and specials for networks including NBC, ABC, CBS and HBO, has been named Senior Vice President, Series Programming and Development, Lifetime Networks. It was announced today by JoAnn Alfano, Executive Vice President, Entertainment, Lifetime Networks.
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In this role, Lederman will oversee the development of all scripted programming for Lifetime Television. Based in Los Angeles, Lederman will report to Alfano.
In making the announcement, JoAnn Alfano said: "Nina's extensive experience as a production executive, producer and development executive make her a triple threat in this industry. As the business landscape continues to change, she has the perfect skill set to explore new, efficient and effective production models. The combination of Nina's talent, strong relationships and vision make her an incredible asset to expand on Lifetime's record of success in scripted series."
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New graft rap filed vs Syjuco, wife
ILOILO CITY—The Office of the Ombudsman has filed anew a P20-million graft case against former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Director General and now Iloilo Rep. Augusto "Boboy" Syjuco Jr. and his wife, former Iloilo Rep. Judy Syjuco.
The Syjuco couple and two other respondents are accused of irregularities in the 2005 disbursement of P20 million from the Priority Development Assistance Fund of then representative Judy Syjuco through the Tesda and implemented by a nongovernment organization founded by her husband.
In a 35-page joint resolution issued on April 24, the antigraft body found probable cause against the couple; Santiago Yabut Jr., Tesda deputy director general for field operations; and Maria Nela Yniesta, president of Tagipusuon Cooperative, for violations of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), according to a statement issued on April 26 by Edgardo Diansuy, director of the Ombudsman's media affairs bureau.
The Ombudsman has furnished a copy of its resolution to the Anti-Money Laundering Council for "possible violations of the Anti-Money Laundering Act."
Syjuco, who is seeking reelection as representative of Iloilo's second congressional district, could not be reached for comment.
But in an earlier interview with the Inquirer, he accused the administration of political persecution and filing various cases against him to prevent his reelection.
Syjuco is running under the United Nationalist Alliance against Pavia Mayor Arcadio Gorriceta of the ruling Liberal Party and independent candidate and 1-Care Rep. Salvador Cabaluna III.
President Aquino has openly endorsed Gorriceta in Syjuco's district during campaign sorties in Iloilo. While not naming Syjuco, the President in his speeches lambasted the congressman for alleged corruption.
In its resolution, the Ombudsman found irregularities in the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Judy Syjuco, the Tesda and Tagipusuon Cooperative for the Education For All Project implemented in Iloilo's second congressional district.
The project, implemented under the Tesda's Invigorating Constituent Assistance in Reinforcing Employment program, a scholarship-sharing scheme, involved funding and training assistance to elementary and high school students in the district.
It included free school uniforms, bags, supplies, training facilities, computers, classrooms, class furniture, classroom maintenance and supplies, scholarships, subsidies and stipends.
But the antigraft body said the MOA and the project implementation gave "unwarranted benefit to Tagipusuon."
"The action of these public officers resulted in clear undue injury to the government, considering that public funds were disbursed for purposes other than what it was appropriated for," according to the ruling.
The Ombudsman cited a May 27, 2011, report of the Commission on Audit, which said that the project was "highly irregular" because it was beyond the Tesda's mandate.
It noted that the Tesda's mandate is to provide technical education and training to mid-level workers and not elementary and high schools students.
Tagipusuon was also unqualified to implement the project because its primary objective is to provide livelihood projects for women, according to the Ombudsman.
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Ohio union law opponents deliver repeal signatures
COLUMBUS, Ohio Thousands of opponents of Ohio's new collective bargaining law marched through the streets of Columbus on Wednesday to deliver signatures aimed at getting a repeal question on the November ballot, even as Gov. John Kasich continued to defend the law.
The morning parade staged by We Are Ohio, the group opposing Senate Bill 5, stretched from the city's science museum across the Scioto River past the Statehouse. Marchers young and old chanted "Kill the bill" and "O-H-I-O, John Kasich's got to go" as they walked.
They delivered nearly 1.3 million signatures to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted. Proponents of the referendum, which would invalidate the entire bill, need just over 231,000 valid signatures to get on the ballot.
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, a Democrat from the blue-collar Mahoning Valley, called the number of signatures "epic."
"At this point, it appears all but certain that in November voters will have the opportunity to overturn this attack on Ohio's working families," he said in a statement. "This bill was a blatant political attack on Ohio's teachers, firefighters, policeman, and the rest of the people that support our communities."
The law signed by Kasich in late March bans public employee strikes and restricts collective bargaining rights for more than 350,000 teachers, police officers, state employees and others. While unions can continue to negotiate wages, they cannot bargain on health care, sick time or pension benefits.
At the Ohio Department of Education, which sits along Wednesday's parade route, Kasich held an event announcing winners of $16.2 million in federal Race to the Top innovation grants. They are the first awards from the $400 million Ohio won last year.
The Republican governor said he, Democratic President Barack Obama and the half of Ohio's school districts that signed up for the program are already on board with a system that ties pay for teachers more closely to their performance in the classroom.
"Race to the Top is fantastic, as I said, and you know I've had my disagreements with the president - starting on the golf course," Kasich said, referring to a recent links outing that paired political rivals Obama and House Speaker John Boehner against Vice President Joe Biden and himself. "But you know Race to the Top is about one thing: It's helping kids succeed."
Senate Bill 5 would take a similar teacher evaluation system statewide. After it looked likely the bill would be put on hold, Republican state lawmakers tucked similar requirements into the state budget that cleared the Legislature on Wednesday and awaits Kasich's signature by a Thursday deadline.
"All I want at the end of the day is for our teachers - the ones who struggle and strive and work so hard every day - to be properly rewarded," Kasich said. "And for those that are not so good, and are not giving our children the kind of capabilities that they deserve, that we can remediate them, deal with that problem."
The Ohio Education Association, which represents 128,000 educators and staff, opposes the provisions.


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Postby suanj » 26 Mar 2005, 15:42
samacadu wrote:I'm looking for any info about Antonio Belotto, born in the province of Treviso in 1869 son of Antonio Belotto and Luigia Scarabel. I don't know the comune.
Postby samacadu » 27 Mar 2005, 00:12
Postby suanj » 27 Mar 2005, 15:42
samacadu wrote:Hi suanj!
Thanks for your note.
Yes, double T is more common there but my ancestor had signed of his own name with single T when he had to register his first son in 1899 in Brazil. I saw the register book in the office.
I was in Italy 2 years ago searching in churches and cementeries. It was a hard job and I had no success. By the way, I found a lot of Bellotto's, some Belotto's, few Belloto's but no Beloto!
I intend to come back next year to continue with the research.
How did you get the info about the Scarabel family?
Thank you very much.
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Postby suanj » 28 Mar 2005, 11:37
samacadu wrote:Happy easter to you too!
Thank you for the indication.
I will try to post the letters as soon as possible.
Anyway, do you have any information about how effective is this procedure?
Do they use to reply such letters?
Thanks a lot!
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