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ABSTRACT: We have measured the moment $A_{LU}^{\sin\phi}$ corresponding to the polarized electron beam-spin asymmetry in SIDIS. $A_{LU}^{\sin\phi}$ is a twist-3 quantity providing information about quark-gluon correlations. Data were taken with the CLAS Spectrometer at Jefferson Lab using a 5.498 GeV longitudinally polarized electron beam and an unpolarized liquid hydrogen target. All three pion channels ($\pi^+$, $\pi^0$ and $\pi^-$) were measured simultaneously over a large range of kinematics within the virtuality range $Q^2 \approx$ 1.0-4.5 GeV$^2$. The observable was measured with good statistical precision over a large range of $z$, $P_T$, $x_B$, and $Q^{2}$, which permits comparison with several reaction models. The discussed measurements provide an upgrade in statistics over previous measurements, and serve as the first evidence for the negative sign of the $\pi^{-}$ $\sin\phi$ moment.
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ABSTRACT: We report the first observation of the line shape of the $\Lambda(1405)$ from electroproduction, and show that it is not a simple Breit-Wigner resonance. Electroproduction of $K^+ \Lambda(1405)$ off the proton was studied by using data from CLAS at Jefferson Lab in the range $1.0<Q^2<3.0$ (GeV/c)$^2$. The analysis utilized the decay channels $\Sigma^+ \pi^-$ of the $\Lambda(1405)$ and $p \pi^0$ of the $\Sigma^+$. Neither the standard (PDG) resonance parameters, nor free parameters fitting to a single Breit-Wigner resonance represent the line shape. In our fits, the line shape corresponds approximately to predictions of a two-pole meson-baryon picture of the $\Lambda(1405)$, with a lower mass pole near 1368 MeV/c$^2$ and a higher mass pole near 1423 MeV/c$^2$. Furthermore, with increasing photon virtuality the mass distribution shifts toward the higher mass pole.
Article: Measurement of Exclusive $\pi^0$ Electroproduction Structure Functions and their Relationship to Transversity GPDs[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Exclusive $\pi^0$ electroproduction at a beam energy of 5.75 GeV has been measured with the Jefferson Lab CLAS spectrometer. Differential cross sections were measured at more than 1800 kinematic values in $Q^2$, $x_B$, $t$, and $\phi_\pi$, in the $Q^2$ range from 1.0 to 4.6 GeV$^2$,\ $-t$ up to 2 GeV$^2$, and $x_B$ from 0.1 to 0.58. Structure functions $\sigma_T +\epsilon \sigma_L, \sigma_{TT}$ and $\sigma_{LT}$ were extracted as functions of $t$ for each of 17 combinations of $Q^2$ and $x_B$. The data were compared directly with two handbag-based calculations including both longitudinal and transversity GPDs. Inclusion of only longitudinal GPDs very strongly underestimates $\sigma_T +\epsilon \sigma_L$ and fails to account for $\sigma_{TT}$ and $\sigma_{LT}$, while inclusion of transversity GPDs brings the calculations into substantially better agreement with the data. There is very strong sensitivity to the relative contributions of nucleon helicity flip and helicity non-flip processes. The results confirm that exclusive $\pi^0$ electroproduction offers direct experimental access to the transversity GPDs.
Article: Measurement of the Nucleon Structure Function F2 in the Nuclear Medium and Evaluation of its Moments[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We report on the measurement of inclusive electron scattering off a carbon target performed with CLAS at Jefferson Laboratory. A combination of three different beam energies 1.161, 2.261 and 4.461 GeV allowed us to reach an invariant mass of the final-state hadronic system W~2.4 GeV with four-momentum transfers Q2 ranging from 0.2 to 5 GeV2. These data, together with previous measurements of the inclusive electron scattering off proton and deuteron, which cover a similar continuous two-dimensional region of Q2 and Bjorken variable x, permit the study of nuclear modifications of the nucleon structure. By using these, as well as other world data, we evaluated the F2 structure function and its moments. Using an OPE-based twist expansion, we studied the Q2-evolution of the moments, obtaining a separation of the leading-twist and the total higher-twist terms. The carbon-to-deuteron ratio of the leading-twist contributions to the F2 moments exhibits the well known EMC effect, compatible with that discovered previously in x-space. The total higher-twist term in the carbon nucleus appears, although with large systematic uncertainites, to be smaller with respect to the deuteron case for n<7, suggesting partial parton deconfinement in nuclear matter. We speculate that the spatial extension of the nucleon is changed when it is immersed in the nuclear medium. Comment: 37 pages, 15 figures
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ABSTRACT: The photoproduction of vector mesons on various nuclei has been studied using the CEBAF Large Acceptance Spectrometer (CLAS) at Jefferson Laboratory. The vector mesons, $\rho$, $\omega$, and $\phi$, are observed via their decay to $e^+e^-$, in order to reduce the effects of final state interactions in the nucleus. Of particular interest are possible in-medium effects on the properties of the $\rho$ meson. The $\rho$ spectral function is extracted from the data on various nuclei, carbon, iron, and titanium, and compared to the spectrum from liquid deuterium, which is relatively free of nuclear effects. We observe no significant mass shift for the $\rho$ meson; however, there is some widening of the resonance in titanium and iron, which is consistent with expected collisional broadening. Comment: 8 pages, 4 figures
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ABSTRACT: Experimental data on the F2 structure functions of the proton and deuteron, including recent results from CLAS at Jefferson Lab, have been used to construct their n<=12 moments. A comprehensive analysis of the moments in terms of the operator product expansion has been performed to separate the moments into leading and higher twist contributions. Particular attention was paid to the issue of nuclear corrections in the deuteron, when extracting the neutron moments from data. The difference between the proton and neutron moments was compared directly with lattice QCD simulations. Combining leading twist moments of the neutron and proton we found the d/u ratio at x->1 approaching 0, although the precision of the data did not allow to exclude the 1/5 value. The higher twist components of the proton and neutron moments suggest that multi-parton correlations are isospin independent.Nuclear Physics B - Proceedings Supplements 11/2006; DOI:10.1016/j.nuclphysbps.2007.08.079 · 0.88 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The experimental data on F2 structure functions of the proton and deuteron were used to construct their moments. In particular, recent measurements performed with CLAS detector at Jefferson Lab allowed to extend our knowledge of structure functions in the large-x region. The phenomenological analysis of these experimental moments in terms of the Operator Product Expansion permitted to separate the leading and higher twist contributions. Applying nuclear corrections to extracted deuteron moments we obtained the contribution of the neutron. Combining leading twist moments of the neutron and proton we found d/u ratio at x->1 approaching 0, although 1/5 value could not be excluded. The twist expansion analysis suggests that the contamination of higher twists influences the extraction of the d/u ratio at x->1 even at Q2-scale as large as 12 (GeV/c)^2. Comment: To appear in proceedings of Quark Confinement and the Hadron Spectrum VII Conference, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, 2-7 September 200610/2006; DOI:10.1063/1.2714439
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ABSTRACT: Single spin azimuthal asymmetries ALT′ were measured at Jefferson Lab using 2.2 and 4.4 GeV longitudinally polarised electrons incident on 4He and 12C targets in the CLAS detector. ALT′ is related to the imaginary part of the longitudinal-transverse interference and in quasifree nucleon knockout it provides an unambiguous signature for final state interactions (FSI). Experimental values of ALT′ were found to be below 5%, typically |ALT′|⩽3% for data with good statistical precision. Optical model in eikonal approximation (OMEA) and relativistic multiple-scattering Glauber approximation (RMSGA) calculations are shown to be consistent with the measured asymmetries.Nuclear Physics A 01/2005; 748:357-373. DOI:10.1016/j.nuclphysa.2004.11.009 · 2.50 Impact Factor
Article: The spin program with CLAS at JLab[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We report on the status of an extensive program to study the scattering of longitudinally polarized electrons from longitudinally polarized NH3 and ND3 targets using the CLAS detector at JLab. The data span a range inQ 2 from 0.05–4.5 (GeV/c)2 and a range inW, the γ* N invariant mass, up to about 3 GeV. With the excellent particle identification available with the CLA, both inclusive and exclusive scattering can be studied. The experimental techniques are reviewed and some preliminary results are presented. This paper focuses on extraction of the spin structure functiongg 1 for the proton and the deuteron.Czechoslovak Journal of Physics 12/2004; 55:A109-A118. DOI:10.1007/BF03031995 · 0.57 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Two-proton correlations at small relative momentum q were studied in the eA(3He, 4He, C, Fe)-> e'ppX reaction at E_0 = 4.46 GeV using the CLAS detector at Jefferson Lab. The enhancement of the correlation function at small q was found to be in accordance with theoretical expectation. Emission region sizes were extracted and proved to be dependent on A and proton momentum. The size of the two-proton emission region on the lightest possible nucleus, He, was measured for the first time. Comment: 14 pages, 2 figures
Article: Measurement of beam-spin asymmetries for pi(+) electroproduction above the baryon resonance region[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We report the first evidence for a nonzero beam-spin azimuthal asymmetry in the electroproduction of positive pions in the deep-inelastic kinematic region. Data for the reaction ep-->e'pi+X have been obtained using a polarized electron beam of 4.3 GeV with the CEBAF Large Acceptance Spectrometer at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. The amplitude of the sin phi modulation increases with the momentum of the pion relative to the virtual photon, z. In the range z=0.5 0.8 the average amplitude is 0.038±0.005±0.003 for a missing mass MX>1.1 GeV and 0.037±0.007±0.004 for MX>1.4 GeV.
Article: First measurement of the double spin asymmetry in (e)over-right-arrow(p)over-right-arrow -> e 'pi(+) in the resonance region
Article: First measurement of transferred polarization in the exclusive (e)over-right-arrow-p -> e ' K+ (Lambda)over-right-arrow reaction
Article: Moments of the spin structure functions Formula Not Shown and Formula Not Shown for Formula Not Shown
Article: Single pi(+) electroproduction on the proton in the first and second resonance regions at 0.25 GeV2 < Q(2) < 0.65 GeV2
Article: Measurement of the proton spin structure function g(1)(x,Q(2)) for Q(2) from 0.15 to 1.6 GeV2 with CLAS
Article: Measurement of the x-and Formula Not Shown-dependence of the asymmetry Formula Not Shown on the nucleon
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Apica, a leading load testing and performance monitoring provider for cloud and mobile applications, today announced that it has climbed more than 100 spots on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2012 to #283. Apica's ascent on this list, which ranks the 500 fastest growing technology companies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), is fueled by the company's 531 percent revenue growth over the past five years.
"The cloud services industry is growing at a rapid rate and businesses and developers alike are seeking solutions to optimize their cloud and mobile applications," said Sven Hammar, CEO of Apica. "Our accelerated position among the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 is a testament to our company's growth, strong partnership network, and ability to provide solutions that meet the performance and testing demands of this industry. Application monitoring and the ability to detect performance problems will continue to be a challenge for IT organizations in the coming year, which is why we will continue to expand our business and deliver the technology that will help organizations optimize performance and improve user experience."
This is the second year in a row that Apica has made the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA ranking. In 2011, Apica ranked 395th.
"Making the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA ranking is a testament to a company's commitment to technology," said David Halstead, Deloitte United Kingdom and partner in charge of the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA programme. "With its 531 percent growth rate over five years, Apica has proven that its leadership has the vision and determination to grow in difficult conditions."
Apica's solutions have been designed specifically for a cloud infrastructure and include Apica LoadTest, Apica WebPerformance, Apica ProxySniffer, and Apica InSite. These SaaS applications can improve page load times, offer protection from peak load, and test applications for maximum capacity and daily performance. The company currently partners with over 30 industry leaders, including Rackspace, Amazon, Microsoft, AppDynamics, RightScale, and more.
About Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ EMEA
The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA programme is the region's most objective industry-ranking to focus on the technology field, recognizing technology companies that have achieved the fastest rates of revenue growth in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) during the past five years. Combining technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth, Fast 500 companies – large, small, public and private – span a variety of industry sectors, and are leaders in hardware, software, telecom, semiconductors, internet, media, life sciences and emerging areas, such as clean technology.
The programme is supported by the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 initiatives, which rank high growth technology companies by location or specifically defined geographic area and is run by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited's Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) global industry group. Co-sponsors include Taylor Wessing, a leading International law firm with a focus on the industries of tomorrow, and Fidelity Growth Partners Europe, a venture and growth capital investor which backs entrepreneurs with aspiration for greatness in the IT and clean technology sectors across Europe. More information on the programme and prior year winners is available on www.deloitte.com/fast500.
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About Apica
Apica provides the most effective technology for optimizing the performance of cloud and mobile applications. Apica offers companies and developers alike easy-to-use, cloud-based load testing and web performance monitoring tools to test applications for maximum capacity, daily performance, improved load times, and protection from peak loads. For more information about how Apica is providing the highest standard for cloud and mobile application performance management, visit http://www.apicasystem.com.
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Mad Catz Interactive, a manufacturer of gaming peripherals, today released its financial earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. While the overall numbers were still negative, sales for the quarter were up from the same period last year.
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Gone a bit Baja
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: Somewhere west of Laramie...
Oddometer: 4,436
The plan was to allow a relatively leisurely three days for the ride to Ancona from the UK - primarily so I wouldn't be flogging myself with overlong days in the saddle prior to a week of racing - but also as I'd arranged to rendezvous with the two Torque Racing trucks and get the same ferry crossing to Greece at the end of the week. If we were lucky, we might even get an earlier sailing - nothing wrong with spending an extra day in a Greek holiday resort we figured!
As it happened, my journey south the following day coincided with the team and we had an expensive motorway lunch together before I pressed on ahead... razzing along at a steady 130kmh, then all of a sudden the bike started to lose power again.
Yep, that's me, at the side of the motorway somewhere north of Switzerland - fortunately the roads aren't overly busy in France!
The nice thing about the KTM 690, is that the stock instrument panel (which Rally Raid retain as part of their Rally kit conversion) reveals any fault codes with the EFi and various other sensors. As part of John's preparation, he has printed out a list of all the fault codes and stuck that under the seat of his bike - so all I had to do was count the flashes and look it up on the list.
This instantly revealed fault was with the airbox temperature sensor - saving potentially hours of messing around with fuses and a multimeter for example - and on inspection it turns out a wire had broken in the plug - something I could easily repair with a pocket knife and some insulation tape.
All good practice I kept telling myself...
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Gone a bit Baja
Joined: Apr 2007
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Having passed through the Mont Blanc tunnel on the Tuesday evening, I shored up in a very comfortable hotel in northern Italy, and the following morning (day 3), decided to push on all the way to Ancona and wait for the Torque team who had to divert to Genoa to collect three more bikes en route to the Hellas.
I have to say, during that 600 odd kilometres, I got throughly soaked. Three times.
To be fair my Traverse jacket held up perfectly well, but only wearing Dakar pants in a biblical rainstorm was always going to end in a soggy mess. Fortunately the warm(ish) weather meant I dried out by mid morning, and after a coffee stop had the forethought to don my over-trousers before the next deluge.
Somewhere in Italy:
Stripping them off at a mid-afternoon coffee stop was a big mistake... as just 30kms from Ancona, the skies opened once again...
Roll on Greece!
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Hello Hellas!
Having reconvened with the team later that evening, John (KTMmitch) flew in the following day, and we all got the Friday sailing to Patras in Greece.
For those of you unfamiliar, mainland Greece is effectively split in two by a huge sea inlet, with a canal at the far eastern end... at the west end, until a few years ago the only way across was by ferry, but now there is a very impressive bridge spanning the bay:
The Hellas Rally is based in Nefpaktos on the north shore, so crossing over from Patras in the south, I spied this rocky spit and had to find a way down there for a photo!
Once at the bivouac site, we were pretty much the first there - and set about setting up the Torque Racing 'tented village' that would be home to 18 riders this year.
Over the following 24 hours, all the competitors and other teams arrived and set up, and our own guys busied themselves with final preparations:
Martin unpacking:
John checking & prepping the LC4-50:
John working on his own 690 Enduro, fitted with TracTive suspension:
Oh how we laughed!
Lyndon (Pyndon) also joined us in the Torque tent... having recently embarked on a mammoth 2-year round-the-world trip, he'd ridden down from the UK too, via Austria to meet up with LukasM, and both had entered the Hellas as part of their ongoing adventure heading east!
Like in Morocco, it's not hard to find a local kid who wants to help out with anything mechanical!
Team Torque Racing on a meal out prior to the start - that's inmates Stephan (Happe) on the right, and of course Chris 'Corky' Cork in the foreground...
An impressive line up of machinery at the Torque Racing paddock - including a factory 450 RFR, and a good handful of 690cc Rally Raid EVO2s...
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JMo (& piglet) screwed with this post 06-09-2014 at 06:21 PM
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So I guess we'd better get on with a bit of racing eh?
The Hellas Rally begins with a huge party in the centre of the town on the eve of the start...
A podium ramp is erected, there a huge PA, music, lights, it's all rather impressive! Perhaps most impressive is the crowd of locals and presumably bemused tourists who turn out to welcome the event to town - the atmosphere is fantastic!
Riders waiting in a side street for their turn in the limelight:
Corky on the podium:
And I couldn't possibly mention the name of the guy on a brand new RFR who razzed up the ramp, skidded to a halt on the carpet, and promptly dumped his bike and himself in front of thousands of people!
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While Greece may be renowned for it's soft sandy beaches (on the whole), what it doesn't have is any desert to speak of... as such, the Hellas Rally is more akin to an hard enduro style of event - tight narrow trails that switchback up and down a series of knife-edge mountains, fast forestry going, gnarly rocky climbs & descents, and river crossings - bloody deep and full of boulders!
As such, the majority of racers tend to favour the enduro-lite style of rally bike - just a bigger tank and bar-mounted nav gear. Although the Hellas is run under FIM rules (on the whole), there is also a degree of flexibility and no requirement for a 3 litre water tank for example - just the requisite safety equipment. Also I was surprised (pleasantly I might add) to find there was no need for a GPS to be fitted - and having a CAP heading was by no means essential either, although proved handy on a couple of days, if only for reassurance.
The one thing I would like to emphasize to anyone considering this event is just how accurate the road-book was... The instructions were pretty much bang on your tripmeter distance, and only in a couple of instances did I find the tulip diagram a little ambiguous - otherwise it was perfect, and very comprehensive - with typically a follow up instruction a few hundred metres after a major junction for example, to reassure you you'd made the correct turning.
Each day, the rally would start directly outside the bivouac, and rather fortunately directly opposite a kiosk selling all manner of goodies, including decent espresso coffee - double result!
Calle (Hagenblad) ready for the off... most riders [who were looking for a decent result] knew that a lightweight bike was the key to success at the Hellas:
As for my own campaign, my priorities were slightly different of course...
Not only was this the first competitive rally I had raced since my accident at the Dakar in 2011, but I was extremely mindful that what John and Rally Raid needed most of all from this event was a 'finish' - anything else would be a bonus.
As such, my plan was to start off easy - hell, I'd only actually ridden the LC4-50 off-road for maybe an hour and a half in total in Tunisia, so this would be as much about me learning the bikes' characteristics in the first few days, and also trying to preserve as much energy (or at least not expend it unnecessarily) so early on in what would prove to be quite a technical event - especially for someone on a 'big' bike.
So, in no particular order - a few photos of the LC4-50 in action from both Alessio Corradini and Marcel Vermeij of Rallymanics... enjoy!
This one made me laugh... I spotted Alessio crouching on the far side of a muddy water splash - and could see where previous riders had wicked it up and blasted through for the camera... At the last moment, I jammed on the brakes and crawled through the mud waving, and no doubt saving him from a dousing or at least having to jump out of the way!
And another instance, this time where keeping going was more important than waving!
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Great images and great writing. Thank you!
Can you tell us a bit about that blue vest you're wearing? What is that for?
I know the bike is the main focus but can you share a bit about what protection gear you chose to run during the race?
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The first day of the Hellas featured a relatively relaxed start (10am) and shortish 160km special stage billed as a 'prologue' - it certainly gave us all a taster of what to expect in the coming week...
However, Day 2 was a rude awakening, with a 4.30am start for the front runners, and three special sectors, the first of which featured a series of increasingly gnarly river crossings, even the first of which could catch out the unwary (and did) who went blasting through for the assembled cameras... Arriving mid-pack, I elected to walk the LC4-50 though - the last thing I wanted to do was have to dry out a drowned bike!
(photo by Marcel @ Rallymaniacs)
There is plenty of video showing just how deep the subsequent rivers were (over knee!) and how fast the water was flowing after recent heavy rain... Suffice to say, even the Dakar god that is David Fretigne drowned his bike that morning, and spent over three hours trying to get the huge behemoth of the 12000 Super Tenere going again!
As for me, as the week drew on, I was able to pick up the pace where the long and stable 690 chassis paid dividends:
(photo by Marcel @ Rallymaniacs)
(photo by Marcel @ Rallymaniacs)
And curse those sectors that featured gravel strewn tight [and especially downhill] hairpins on the side of a cliff... not the 690 chassis' forte by any stretch of the imagination!
(photo by Marcel @ Rallymaniacs)
(photo by Marcel @ Rallymaniacs)
By the start of the third day - which featured a particularly gnarly rutted and boulder strewn climb at the start, I was increasingly confident with the LC4-50's handling... and other than it's weight when fully fuelled (I soon learn to only put in as much fuel as the short technical stages required - typically just the rear tank), found it surprisingly forgiving in such conditions.
Unlike the full-fat fire-breathing 690cc version, the reduction in capacity has softened the power delivery sufficiently that you really can ride it right off the throttle, and tickle it up rough climbs in first gear if you wish - almost like a trials bike - the excellent fuelling and inherent torque of the over-square piston never giving cause for concern that it might cough stall on you - rather just a steady stream of controllable power - nice.
Conversely, where the terrain allowed, I was also impressed with just how damn rapid the bike could be in the middle and higher revs... of course this is no 10,000+ rpm screamer, rather it has the same grunty short-shift style power delivery of a larger capacity single, and other than around a 20% reduction in outright power, hasn't really lost any of the characteristics that makes the standard 690 Enduro such a blast to wind on where space allows!
Mindful that the primary objective was to get a solid (and hopefully uneventful) finish for the bike, and acutely aware that not only was the competition serious and on far more appropriate machinery for the conditions... I was content to take it easy, get to grips with the bike itself and racing again - and specifically with how I might manage my energy over the course of an event.
Certainly throughout the week I saw a lot of faster and harder riders beginning to suffer - with both physical exhaustion and mechanical issues. I like to think that my intention to keep my nose clean early on (and indeed throughout the rally) paid dividends in the long run, and certainly the prospect of having to ride the 2000+ kms home again was a great incentive not to take any stupid risks, for what would only have ever been some modest glory.
As it was, I was able to stay comfortably ahead of the other competitors in the ladies class throughout the week, which was a pleasant bonus come silverware time.
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JMo (& piglet) screwed with this post 06-09-2014 at 05:30 PM
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Ultimately the return journey home was uneventful - save some pretty intense snow and sleet in Switzerland! - and having covered over 4000 kilometres of liaison either side of the rally itself, I consider that a pretty good indication of how both I and the bike might fair during the Dakar.
Indeed, with typically 40% of the Dakar distance liaison, I feel the LC4-50 positively cossets you compared with riding a 450cc enduro based bike, and that can only help preserve your energy and your sanity, going into the special stages each day.
At no point during the rally, or indeed on the ride there and back did I feel anything approaching 'exhausted' - and that included a couple of back to back 800+km days. OK, so then perhaps I could have tried a bit harder [during the event itself]? - sure... but then I'd start to risk everything I'd set out to achieve... and for what, a few places higher in the overall standings? What would that realistically have meant, compared to the shame & disappointment of not actually finishing the event at all?
I think what a lot of rally racers, and Dakar racers particularly forget is that multi-day rallying is the long-game - it's not enough just to be fast over a special stage, you need to manage everything - your personal energy, your time, and not least have mechanical sympathy for your bike (or a bike that can really take abuse at least!) - it is after all, meant to be an endurance event...
I'd suggest that unless you are an exceptional rider, once you begin to treat a multi-day event as a 'race' [or with a racers' mentality], you start to take risks that ultimately compromise your primary goal which is to actually finish. Sure you might be lucky... but with the Dakar particularly, the odds are not in your favour.
Therefore I would suggest that any bike for an event as varied as the Dakar has to be a compromise - and in which direction ultimately dictated by what you personally want out of the event...
While it is not impossible for a talented privateer to make significant inroads into the top thirty or even top twenty given a competitive bike, I would suggest that for the vast majority of the pack, a finish is all they can realistically ever expect - so your priorities need to change towards a sense of preservation, and almost certainly budget is going to be a major issue in your decision too?
Of course the LC4-50 does weigh a little more than a 450cc enduro based rally bike - but actually, when you add everything up (not least the fuel load), there really isn't that much in it - you are realistically looking at 150-160Kg or more for a fully prepped bike, so the 8Kg weight 'penalty' of the LC4 engine over an MX derived lump is really only a small proportion... while the inherent strength and reliability of the LC4-50 engine will, for the vast majority of the time, more than make up for the any physical weight advantage you might desire during a technical section on a special stage.
Conversely of course, the longer stable 690 chassis of the LC4-50 is a joy to ride over fast undulating going (especially with the TracTive suspension fitted - I can honestly say it saved my arse on more than a few clumsy occasions during the Hellas! - very impressive control and traction), and for the vast majority of Dakar stages, this is exactly the kind of going you are likely to encounter... same goes for all those endless early morning and later afternoon/evening liaisons.
Therefore, if for those reasons alone we consider that the KTM 450 RFR is still the benchmark 'Dakar bike', then I think the LC4-50 has a lot more in common with that than any other option.
As Neo once said: "Where we go from here is a choice I leave to you..."
Toot toot!
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JMo (& piglet) screwed with this post 06-09-2014 at 05:33 PM
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The vest in the photos is actually my 2009 Alpinestars Venture jacket, with the sleeves zipped off...
I like the Venture as it has a good combination of pockets, including a large rear pocket that is primarily to stow the sleeves in, but ideal for spare googles, gloves, maps and any snacks you might want to carry...
I also like the way it has three flaps over the main front zipper - that way you can leave it half open and increase venting around your chest/neck area - or ultimately do it right up if it's a cold or wet ride. And of course if it's really hot, you can just unzip the whole thing like I did in Greece!
However, the primary reason for wearing it (especially as a vest) is that there is a rear internal pocket for a camel-bak bladder, and I find it far more comfortable to wear my water like that rather than the straps of a backpack that can get uncomfortable... it's is also useful to have pockets for your wallet, time card, phone etc all easy to hand.
It is not 100% waterproof, however it is a very good 'three season' jacket as it shrugs off most bad weather unless it's a real downpour... the upside is that it also dries out quickly if you do get a soaking. I have used one of these pretty much the whole time while traveling and racing - supplementing it with a fleece or windstopper style zip-through jacket underneath when traveling in colder climes.
Actually, here was the same jacket (with the sleeves on) on Heroes-Legend in 2009, somewhere in Mauritania en route to Dakar!
I also wore the previous version (new old stock) red/black version during Dakar 2011:
And with the sleeves off:
In hot weather it really is a god-send to be able to remove the sleeves for maximum ventilation...
As for the rest of my gear - for Hellas I wore Klim Dakar pants and gloves, and an Arai VX3 helmet. Unless it's really dusty I prefer sunglasses (polarised) to goggles - again, mainly for temperature but also a better field of vision. The glasses I use are Dirty Dog 'Big Dog', which fit my eye sockets very closely and offer really great protection other than in really dusty conditions.
My body armour is Dainese - the Wave II jacket/pressure suit (that includes a long back protector and kidney belt), plus the Dainese V-Knee guards that have decent shin protection as well as over the knee...
In fact for Heroes-Legend and again at the Hellas, I actually ended up wearing my shorty Alpinstars Tech 2 boots rather than full height - again, I prefer the mobility of the shorter boots (that basically offer the same foot and ankle protection as the Tech 3 on which they're based), while the shin-guards tuck nicely into the top of the boots and continue up to protect the upper part of my lower leg and over the knee - so the only potentially exposed part is your calf.
Personally I find this combination of gear the perfect compromise for impact protection, weather resistance and temperature management.... I think it is as important to feel comfortable on the bike as it is to be well-protected - after all, you are less likely to get distracted and/or make a mistake in the first place if you are comfortable and can concentrate fully?
Hope that helps explain things!
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Great to see your new LC4-50 thread, it was good to travel to Greece for the Hellas Rally and see the interest in the new bike.We are in Sardinia for WRC Rally and FIM World Bike Rally, but great news is we will have an announcement when we get home regarding our first LC4-50 Rental Rider for Dakar, let's get this show on the road and prove there is a "third way"
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Awesome work Jen and gang, lovin the RRRR (ride,race,rally report).
And I was trying to keep the Dakar excitement low, well at least till August.
Anyway back
C'est Dakar eh!?
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Yes, to confirm what John has said - we already have a rider who has signed up for the rental/service package for Dakar 2015, and this isn't some desperado with a stuffed toy pig in her jacket, but a bona fide competitive racer who was immediately able to see the benefit of the rental package, and support on offer from the team that actually built the bike!
The info and various options is all there on the dedicated LC4-50 website: www.lc450dakar.com, but in a nutshell, John is so confident that the LC4-50 will get you to the finish line, that he is prepared to underwrite any mechanical issues with the engine during the rally (or indeed any rally where Rally Raid & Torque Racing are supporting you).
Furthermore, the Dakar 2015 rental package also includes use of the bike in an event prior to the Dakar itself at no extra charge - other than the separate assistance fee for that event of course.
So in effect, you get two rallies for the price of Dakar - and the perfect opportunity to get plenty of competitive bike-time before lining up in Buenos Aires this coming January.
Furthermore, this rental package isn't just limited to UK or European based riders - as a further incentive for US riders particularly, Rally Raid Products (in conjunction with Rally Management Services) are prepared to send a complete LC4-50 engine and TracTive Suspension set for any US based rental customer to fit to their own 690 to use as a practice bike for the rest of this season - again, FOC included in the Dakar rental package!
Anyone taking up the Dakar 2015 package will not only benefit from having all of the event logistics taken care of, but fundamentally, a lot of the pre-event preparation is also taken care of and included in the price...
There is no need for you to try and second guess and source those spares you might need to take with you - Rally Raid will have a full set of spare parts for your bike with them on the Torque Racing truck - and similarly those little incidentals (such as a spare fuel injector - not to be sniffed at at over $140 USD) will be included as part of your personal bike prep.
Similarly all service consumables for the LC4-50 will be included, and you get your own mechanic (shared between two LC4-50 bikes) each night to ensure the bike is ready to go again the next morning... remember that Rally Raid Products have as much incentive to see their bike on the finish line as you do - and will do whatever it takes to ensure that happens... the rest is up to you ;o)
The only 'extras' not included in the rental package - other than your personal entry fee to ASO, plus your travel expenses to South America either side of the event - are your tyre & mousse requirements... although each rental bike will come equipped with a brand new set of Pirelli Rally tyres & mousses at the start of the event.
Obviously there are some riders who will have their personal tyre preferences, and similarly some riders like to change their tyres/mousses every day, while others will want to eek out a couple or more days per set. Therefore, this element is in the individual's hands - although of course any rental riders can benefit from an excellent deal via the team's tyre sponsors & partners, and even if you decide to supply your own, Torque Racing will of course handle all the transport and fitting as part of the service package.
Let's talk money!
Although we still have six months to go before Dakar, John was particularly keen to set out his stall with firm prices (in GB pounds) so there were no surprises further down the line - something very few other rental and assistance teams are prepared to do (and certainly publish online) - helping prospective riders manage their Dakar budget precisely, which in turn helps with your own personal fundraising - no need to go begging for an extra few thousand here and there at the 11th hour!
So, for those of you who want to know the numbers - this is the package on offer (in GBP - obviously you need to adjust the prices at a ratio of approximately 1.6 for USD, and 1.2 for Euros), including UK tax.
Bike rental (including a second one-week event prior to Dakar 2015) = £8500 GBP.
For that you get the exclusive use of an LC4-50 built to Rally Raid's specification (see website for full spec details), which can be further customised with your own preference, such as bars/risers/tyres/nav gear etc.
Essentially this comprises a fully refurbished KTM 690 Enduro fitted with an LC4-50 engine, the RRP EVO2 tank and fairing kit, TracTive Rally suspension f&r, full navigation gear and the requisite FIM safety kit, plus a brand new set of tyres and mousses to start the event on.
This heavily discounted rental price is available for this first year (Dakar 2015) is based on the partnership with Torque Racing Services, who will provide full logistical and mechanical support for the Dakar, including the initial bike build and subsequent final preparation prior to shipping and scrutineering, then prior to the start in South America and for the duration of the event itself. This combined service and rental package includes access (at no extra cost) to the full spares inventory, and regular service consumables (oil/filters etc.) as part of the daily servicing. The price for the full service assistance package is £12,000 GBP.
That's it - a complete bike, ready to race, including a full spares inventory and a dedicated mechanic and full service assistance for the duration of Dakar - for £20,500 GBP (or a little over $34,000 USD, or €25,000 Euro).
The only extras you would have to pay for is any accident damage to the bike itself (eg. wheels, bodywork), plus the tyres and mousses you intend to use - which can of course be negotiated beforehand and your own personal supply carried on the service support truck.
The fastest car, is a hired car... (P.J. O'Rourke)
I probably don't need to tell you that while there is a certain romance in owning your own bike - especially one that you actually finished the Dakar on - the reality is, after a full Dakar, any bike at the very least requires a complete overhaul - including a major engine rebuild and suspension refurbishment/replacement, and from a cost-effective point of view, more often than not, really ought to be considered little more than scrap... it's an expensive garage ornament for sure!
So renting a bike actually makes an awful lot of sense in that regard - in that you have neither the [complete] up-front costs, preparation costs, or refurbishment costs to consider - never mind the time and effort it takes to do all of that, especially when Martin Wittering of Torque Racing can build you a bike to your exact requirements as part of the rental deal - and fundamentally that you can then simply hand it back at the end with no further expense required.
However, John is also mindful that for some riders, especially those that actually finish the Dakar - there is often an inexorable bond made between rider and machine over those two weeks, and is of course more than happy to offer you the bike for a final value fee of £6500, should you wish to keep it at the end of the event.
I really hope that by laying out the prices and package like this, that prospective Dakar 2015 riders - even those who have already applied and/or have their own bike in mind, will give this option serious consideration?
They say the hardest part of the Dakar is actually getting to the start line - and certainly for many, the initial fundraising (and subsequent sponsor commitments) and the multitude of preparation elements can overshadow you own personal training and as importantly, mental focus on achieving your goal.
As I stated at the beginning of this thread, the two main reasons riders (and especially first time riders) fail to finish the Dakar is through fatigue and mechanical failure - and I sincerely believe that this comprehensive rental/service package on offer goes a huge way to minimising those risks.
If you've only got one shot, then I do believe this is probably the best way to achieve that goal - remember, you will have the backing of the team that actually built these bikes, and are looking for a result themselves - so have every incentive to see as many as possible of their bikes finish the 2015 event...
Similarly, if you've already tried and failed - then you'll know just how expensive and time consuming a privateer Dakar campaign can be. This rental package gives you a fixed all-inclusive price to work towards, and, I might suggest, at a price that would be very hard to match if you embarked on an individual campaign using a 3rd party service team?
Certainly having had my own Dakar campaign cut short in 2011, I can honestly say that this is the most realistic and affordable way to be back on the start line, together with the support required to reach the finish.
Toot toot!
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WASHINGTON — Aides to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said Tuesday she wants to return to her job in Washington if her physical and mental recovery allows it.
A day after she stunned colleagues by appearing on the House floor to vote for the debt ceiling deal, Giffords planned to return to Houston on Tuesday after meeting privately with staff. It's unclear when she'll return.
Spokesman C.J. Karamargin told The Associated Press that she is eager to return work, but can't make any decisions yet about whether to seek re-election in 2012.
"There's no question Gabby Giffords wants to return to her job fulltime when she's able to devote her complete attention to it," Karamargin said. "Going to Washington to cast a vote that's absolutely critical to the country doesn't change the fact she still has work to do in her recovery."
Giffords voted for the bill, which passed 269-161.
Karamargin said Giffords grew frustrated watching colleagues struggle to reach agreement on how to raise the debt ceiling.
"At one point last week, when the debate reached one of its many impasses, Gabby said, 'Just get it done,'" Karamargin said. "I think that 'just-get-it-done' sentiment is something a lot of people shared. That ultimately is what motivated her to go to Washington and participate in this historic vote."
Giffords' entrance, with just minutes remaining in the vote, surprised lawmakers and added even more drama to a high-stakes day.
The Arizona Democrat responded to the attention with a smile, blowing kisses and mouthing the words "thank you" several times.
"We were just hugging. Girl hugs," said Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi.
Other colleagues, surprised and joyful, made their way to greet Giffords as she was enveloped in a cluster of Democratic lawmakers.
Giffords, 41, used one hand to greet some, the other by her side.
Her hair was dark and closely cropped, and she wore glasses, a far-different image from the one Americans saw seven months ago when she was sworn in for a third term by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio.
"It was one of the most thrilling moments for all of us to see this real heroine return to the House," Pelosi said, "and to do so at such a dramatic time."
Giffords' return raised questions about when she might be able to return full time and whether she would seek-re-election. The latest financial reports show the Arizona Democrat with more than $787,000 in the bank at the end of June, thanks to friends and colleagues who have raised money to ensure she has the resources for a campaign.
"She still has rehabilitation to go through, and a lot of recovery. So she's not ready to come back full time," said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., a friend of Giffords and chair of the Democratic National Committee. "But she wanted her district to have its voice here on probably the most important vote we'll cast this Congress."
Giffords exited the House chamber by the east door, leaning heavily on an aide as she walked with obvious difficulty. Her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly, accompanied her. Police had cleared a path through a mob of reporters, and Giffords did not respond to questions and greetings.
Near the doorway to the House, Vice President Joe Biden greeted Giffords and marveled at her return.
"She's remarkable. Will matters," Biden said in an interview. "She's the embodiment of a strong, strong, strong woman. Think about what that woman's been through, and think about her determination."
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A beach towel/beach bag combination is made of a rectangular sheet of toweling that is folded transversely into three panels which overlie one another. The three panels are folded together along a longitudinal center line of the toweling and a zipper is provided along a portion of the edge of the toweling so as to retain the toweling in the beach bag configuration. A handle is also secured to the toweling so as to facilitate carrying of the beach bag particularly when it is full. The handle may be made of webbing and form an extension of a reinforcing strip that extends from the top to the bottom of the bag. When the bag is unzipped, the towel may be spread flat to serve as a beach towel.
1. A beach towel/beach bag combination comprising
a rectangular sheet of toweling approximately twice as long as it is wide and having longitudinal side edges and end edges,
a strap having a first portion stitched to the toweling along the longitudinal center line of the toweling and extending from one end edge approximately one third the length of the toweling and having a second portion forming a continuation of the first portion and free of a connection to the toweling except at the end remote from the first portion which is stitched to the toweling at one longitudinal edge approximately the same distance from the said one end edge of the toweling as the other end of the second portion,
and a zipper stitched to the toweling across the said one end edge and along approximately one third of the longitudinal edges of the toweling whereby the toweling sheet can be folded transversed in third and thereafter longitudinally in half so the zipper ends may be joined and with the zipper fastened together so that the second position forms a handle loop at the end of the folded toweling remote from the said one end.
2. A beach towel/beach bag combination comprising:
a rectangular sheet of toweling capable of being folded transversely into three overlapping panels joined by two folds, said toweling having end and side edges,
a pair of zipper halves stitched to the opposite side edges of he toweling and each half extending from the ends of one of the folds to the nearer end edge and along that end edge to he approximate center of the end edge thereof,
and a handle strap stitched at each end to the toweling at the said end of the folds, one end at the approximate center of the fold and the other end at one side edge thereof whereby the twice transversely folded sheet may be folded in half on a third fold perpendicular to the other fold and the zipper may thereafter be closed to form a beach bag with a handle.
3. A beach towel/beach bag combination as defined in claim 2 wherein a webbing is attached to one of the panels along the longitudinal center line of the toweling.
4. A beach towel/beach bag combination as defined in claim 3 wherein the webbing and handle are connected together.
5. A beach towel/beach bag combination as defined in claim 4 wherein the handle and webbing are a continuous strip and are stitched to the toweling.
6. A beach towel/beach bag combination as defined in claim 2 wherein the towel has a pattern on one side thereof, and the handle is stitched to that side of the toweling.
This invention relates to beach accessories and more particularly comprises a combination beach towel and beach bag.
It is customary for those going to the beach or pool to carry a variety of articles such as towels, food and drink, refreshments, toys and a change of clothing, and frequently a beach bag is used to carry most or all such articles. Of the several articles taken to the beach or pool, the beach towel is most often the biggest single article, and not infrequently it is too big to fit in the beach bag. In such cases, the towel is carried as a separate item, which is inconvenient and sometimes difficult.
The primary object of the present invention is to provide a beach accessory which can serve both as a beach towel and a beach bag to thereby reduce the number of separate articles taken o the beach and provide a convenient means of carrying all of the articles in a single package.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a beach bag/beach towel combination that may be converted from one use to the other very quickly and conveniently.
To accomplish these and other objects, the beach bag/beach towel combination of the present invention is made from a rectangular sheet of toweling. The toweling is of a size and weight which allows it to be folded transversely in thirds into three panels which overlie one another. The three panels thereafter are folded along the longitudinal center center line of the toweling, and a zipper secured to opposite side edges and one end edge of the toweling enables the three panels so folded to be secured together to form a bag. The bag is strengthened by a strip of webbing that is sewn along the longitudinal center line of the toweling on one panel thereof, and the webbing extends from the end edge and beyond the opposite end of the panel to form a handle. One end of the handle is secured to the toweling at a point transversely aligned with the point where the other end of the handle is connected to the toweling.
These and other objects and features of the present invention will be better understood and appreciated from the following detailed description of one embodiment thereof, selected for purposes of illustration and shown in the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the beach towel/beach bag combination of the present invention assembled in the beach bag configuration;
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the present invention in the open or beach towel configuration; and
FIGS. 3-5 illustrate the various steps of folding the beach towel and closing its zipper to assemble the towel into the beach bag configuration of FIG. 1.
In FIGS. 1 and 2, the present invention is shown in the beach bag and beach towel configurations, respectively. In the beach bag configuration of FIG. 1, the assembly includes a bag body 10 with a handle 12, open at the top 14 and held together by a zipper 16 which extends along one side thereof and along the bottom. The towel from which the beach bag is made may be of any size, but preferably is approximately 30�60 inches and made of terrycloth toweling of conventional manufacture. The toweling may carry a decorative pattern of any variety on one or both sides. When he toweling of the dimensions recited is folded into the bag configuration of FIG. 1, the bag circumference and height are 30 inches and 20 inches, respectively.
On one side of the towel as shown particularly in FIG. 2, a strip of webbing 18 which may be made of cotton or some similar, washable material having appreciable strength, is sewn along its edges 20 into a J-shaped configuration. The stem 22 of the J-shaped webbing 18 extends longitudinally along the central line of the toweling approximately 1/3 of the towel length or about 20 inches in the example described. One end 23 of the webbing 18 is disposed adjacent the edge 24 of the toweling, and the opposite end 26 of the stem of the webbing is located approximately 1/3 of the longitudinal length of the towel away from the edge 24. The curved portion 28 of the J-shaped webbing is approximately 26 inches long an is sewn to the toweling only at the end 30 adjacent the towel edge 32. Thus, the body of the curved portion of the webbing 28 is free of The toweling except at its ends and therefore may function as a handle as shown in FIG. 1. If but one side of the toweling is patterned, preferably the webbing is attached to that face so that the webbing is exposed particularly at the handle 12 when the toweling is folded to the bag configuration.
A zipper 40 is shown in FIG. 1 to extend along the left third of the top and bottom longitudinal edges 32 and 34 and across the end edge 24. When the toweling is in the beach towel configuration, the zipper, just as the strap 18, performs no function. Both are provided for use when the towel is in the beach bag configuration of FIG. 1. The zipper slide is suggested at 42, and the opposite end 44 of the zipper 40 is provided with an insert 46 which is engaged in the slide 42 in the conventional manner when the bag is assembled by closing the zipper as described below. The zipper 40 has two parts, 47 and 48. Any type of zipper may be used, that is, metal, plastic or fabric strips, although it is preferred that the zipper be made of a nonoxidizing material to avoid discoloration of the toweling and assure smooth operation.
The toweling is assembled into the bag configuration in the following manner. The towel is spread flat to the configuration of FIG. 2 and the J-shaped strap 18 is disposed on the underside of the toweling. As a first step, the right third A of the spread toweling is folded over the center third B along the imaginary fold line 50 as shown in FIG. 3. Next, the left third C is folded over the center third B of the towel along the imaginary fold line 52 so as to overlie the panels A and B as shown n FIG. 4. Finally, the toweling folded in thirds is again folded in half along fold line 53 as shown in FIG. 5 which is coincident with the longitudinal centr line of the toweling. With the towel folded in the manner described, the part 47 of the zipper overlies and is immediately adjacent and contiguous with the other part 48. In that position, the insert 46 can be slipped into the slide 42 of the zipper on the opposite side, and the zipper can be closed. Assembled in that fashion, the handle portion 28 of the webbing 18 may extend freely out he top of the bag so as to provide a convenient carrying handle 12 or shoulder strap for it.
The advantages of the beach towel/beach bag combination are many. The device provides the user with a beach bag to carry the many things that are normally taken to the beach or pool such as children's toys, food, beverages, and change of clothing, etc., and the user is relieve of the chore of carrying a separate towel which is inconvenient to carry along with the many other things normally taken to the beach. Once at the beach or pool, the bag may be unpacked and then unzipped and spread on the sand or deck to perform all of the normal functions of a beach towel, including serving as a surface to lie on and as a towel to dry one's self. When leaving the beach, the towel may again be assembled into the bag configuration and the many items carried to the beach may be again stored in the bag. The beach bag function is in no way impaired by the toweling being wet.
Having described this invention in detail, those skilled in the are will appreciate that numerous modifications may be made of this invention without departing from its spirit. For example the towel may be of an convenient size and obviously is not limited to the specific dimensions provided by way of example in he foregoing description. The webbing 28 may function not only as a carrying handle but as a shoulder strap as well, and the length of the strap may be made adjustable. Because of the many modifications that may be made of this invention, it is not intended that the breadth of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, its scope is to be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
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An'ning (安寧) is a small town in Yunnan province famous for its hot springs.
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Most hotels and hostels will organise day tours to the springs. Going it alone from Kunming will enable you to relax and spend as much time as you wish at the springs. You can take a public bus, followed by a taxi. Go to the bus station on the north-west corner of Renmin Road (Renmin Lu; 人民路) and Dongfeng West Road (Dongfeng Xi Lu; 东风西路). The bus station is at ground level back on a small alley (Yuanjiao Passenger Transport Terminal). If you are lost in the underground area here you can ask vendors to point the way to the bus to An'ning. In the bus station you can get tickets on the 17 bus for ¥7 per person from the ticket counter furthest from the entrance. The buses leave frequently, perhaps every 10-15 minutes. Bus 18 goes directly to the hot springs and leaves hourly. The journey takes about 40-50 minutes max. Once in An'ning, you will go through a short tunnel. Get out two stops after, next to a lake, on Yuanshan South Road. There are private minibuses and taxis round the corner that will take you to the Jinfang Springs for ¥30-40. Be sure to ask for the Jinfang springs as there are other basic hot springs facilities and hotels in the area. The staff at the springs will be happy to arrange a taxi for your return to the bus stop, again for ¥30 where you can board the next 17 bus into Kunming. A taxi all the way back into Kunming from the springs would cost around ¥200.
If you take bus 18, walk north to the bridge across the river. After you cross take the second left and go about .5 kilometer to the springs.
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I'm trying to extract all of the data out of heading tags in a word document converted to html (via word)
I have the following regex:
<(?<Class>h[5|6|7|8])>(?<ListIdentifier>.*?)(?: )+.+(?<Text>.*?)(?:</h[5|6|7|8]>)?
and my source text looks as follows

(1)
The Scheme (planning scheme) has been
prepared in accordance with the asdf (the Act)
as a framework for managing development in a way that advances the purpose of
the Act.

(2)
In seeking to achieve this purpose, the planning scheme sets out
the future development in the
planning scheme area over the next 20 years.

(3)
While the planning scheme has been prepared with a 20 year horizon, it
will be reviewed periodically in accordance with the Act to ensure that it
responds appropriately to the changes of the community at Local, Regional and State
The regex appears to work however it will capture from the first h5 down to the last one or any other h6|7|8.
I'm not trying to do anything to complex here with the data just need a simple extract so I'd like to stick with regex as opposed to using a html parser, it would be fair to say in my examples that the headings are well formed, ie. a hX is always closed by a hX and not a hY and headings don't have headings inside them or anything funky like that.
I thought adding the ? to the end of (?:) would make it nongreedy so it would only match the first instance and not as many as it could, am I missing something here about how the greediness works?
The regex
<(?<Class>h[5-8])>(?<ListIdentifier>.*?)(?: )+.+?(?<Text>.*?)(?:</h[5-8]>)
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Short Title -The planning scheme policy may be cited as PSP No 2. –
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so it includes the whole text whereas I would like it to ignore the h6s with the nbsp as they dont have the span within them