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Month: April 2011
New Themes for Mid-Century Graphics
Scotty Reifsnyder is a powerhouse of a young designer. His mid-century themed creations have a level of well thought out detail not often seen in this time of trending minimalism. His pieces rework old themes and add modern subjects while retaining a welcome familiarity. The world has taken notice and as Scotty has spent 3 years working for Headcase Design he has produced pieces for the likes of GQ, Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, The New York Times and Wired. See his impressive portfolio at seescotty.com
Super Hip Sun Drenched Retro Photography
Recalling the sunny, fun filled counter culture days of the early 70's, these inspired photographs by Neil Krug look like they could have been taken in Laurel Canyon while playing dress up with Joni Mitchell. Part of Krug's recently released Pulp Art Book Volume One, the retro images featuring model Joni Harbeck (recently married to Krug) were made using Polaroid film far past it's expiration date. The old film lends a washed out, grainy effect reminiscent of those nostalgic vinyl album covers begging for a new listen. The book is split up into 12 vignettes, highlighting subjects from the struggles of a housewife to spaghetti western flashbacks and a Bonny and Clyde revival.
Next up from Krug? He will soon be releasing a music video for artist White Heat's track Children of the Light, featuring his oh so tasty style. Find the trailer for the video at the bottom of this post.
Visual Bits #36 > Black & White & Color
Intricately Patterned Animal Illustrations
It would be hard to tell from these strikingly detailed animals but artist Iain Macarthur got his start drawing cartoon characters. Now he carries his sketchbook on the bus, to the cafe and everywhere else as he includes more realism and in this case pattern in his illustrations. See more of his animals (and even some cartoons) at iainmacarthur.carbonmade.com.
Visual Bits #35 > No Helvetica For You
Your daily cup o'links after the jump! (and don't worry, we know a great place to get Helvetica…)…
Hyperphotos: Explore Art With Astounding Detail
French photographer and digital artist Jean Francois Rauzier creates fantastically huge images that only reveal their true detail when viewers dive in, explore and linger. Dubbed "Hyperphoto's", a term he coined, each image is composed of hundreds, if not thousands of individual photographs. Rauzier collects images using a telephoto lens, sometimes from a single vantage point, then spends countless hours methodically stitching them together until it is impossible to tell one image from another. His patient work sometimes captures reality, but more often he imagines surreal worlds, creating landscapes that seem to repeat into a dreamlike infinity.
Chinese Artist Detained. Here is His TED Film.
Last months TED conference featured a moving film about Chinese artist Ai Weiwei highlighting his treatment by the government, social change, the power of social media and Weiwei's hopes for the future of China. Now he has been detained by authorities which has prompted concern from TED HQ and the global community.…
Thursday Love: In the Not So Distant Future
In a not so distant future filled with blackbirds, a loving couple does battle with an daily urban jungle of mobile phones and electronic palm readers. The heavily textured animation makes quick, and visually smart transitions based upon shape and pattern, making scenes seamlessly merge one into another. Directed by Matthias Hoegg at the Royal College of Art in London, the film was nominated for a BAFTA in Short Animation.

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William changed his name at sixteen to Rakim Allah
Cause Clarence 13X had New York on lock
Gods on every block
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Clarence 13X was a member of the Nation of Islam, and later started the Nation of Gods and Earths, also known as the 5 Percent Nation. The Nation has a great deal of influence on Hip Hop, especially those from New York (Nas himself studied from the 5 Percent Nation). Clarence 13X's teachings inspired William Griffin so much that he took an Islamic name, Rakim Allah
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Myprotein's pancake mix is a ready to make high protein, low GI, great tasting snack. It includes three types of protein (whey, milk and egg protein) which can help with the growth and maintenance of lean mass. These protein pancakes are Ideal for breakfast or as a nutritious snack in between meals and provide over 30g of protein per 50g serving.
Add 1 and a half MP Large Scoops (55g) to 100-150ml milk or water and whisk together. Pre heat the frying pan and add a small amount of oil/fat for optuimum results. Add the pancake mix to the frying pan ensuring the surface area of the pan is evenly distributed. Cook either side for approximately 2 minutes each or until golden brown.
Protein blend (Whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate, egg white powder), ground oats, Cocoa powder (chocolate flavoured pancake only) Medium Chain Triglycerides (from plant oils), sodium bicarbonate, sweetener (sucralose)
Per 50g:
Energy: 191kcal
Energy: 806KJ
Protein: 34.3g
Carbohydrates: 5.9g
Sugars: 2.1g
Fats: 3.2g
Saturates: 1.1g
Fibre: 0.7g
Sodium: 0.3g
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Bought this Product not expecting Much, the Mix is just add Milk or Water so makes it really easy. Taste was suprisingly better than some of the review I had read. I myself made 4 added a Honey, greek Yogurt & Blueberry layer to each pancake which made them taste really nice. Excellent way to get that extra protein in the morning and I must admit quite filling also. Definitely will be purchasing these again.Goes Well With:Greek Yogurt, Honey & Blueberries
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Throw your pancake mix with milk into your shaker and boom, ready to pour into a hot flat pan, ready in 5 mins TOPS! Quick, easy really great tasting. I got the golden syrup, perfect pancakes. I have not tried anything with them yet, they taste great on there own, really not what I was expecting. This is now my regular buy. Comes with scoop
Didn't expect too much from this product but was really surprised at how tasty the pancakes were. Maple syrup flavour was really nice and didn't require any additional sweetening. Perfect when you feel like having a desert and don't want to feel guilty when doing so.Goes Well With:Semi Skimmed Milk
Got these and had them as my 'pancake day' treat, easy to make and tasted lovely with orange/lemon juice and MP peanut butter [yummmmmmy] exellent!Goes Well With:as mentioned
These were gorge! Mixed them with almond milk and cooked on coconut oil Which just added to the taste. Goes Well With:Bacon and agave syrup! Mmmm.
I've ordered the Maple Syrup and the Chocolate flavoured mix - so far chocolate is my favourite! The maple syrup flavoured is very sweet, and although it doesn't taste much like proper maple syrup it's still edible, even if you do need to coat the pancakes themselves in Nutella or yoghurt to get rid of the sweetness. I found it tastes better when mixed with milk also, but I cannot drink it like a shake because it's far too sickly. The chocolate flavoured mix is amazing oh my gosh, the powder smells like hot chocolate powder and the pancakes themselves are great - light, fluffy with a hint of chocolate and reasonable sweetness. You can have a range of toppings with this mix, even bacon, as the chocolatey flavour is not overpowering, unlike the syrup flavour. Mixibility is better with the chocolate powder, and I've found that mixing the powder with 25ml of milk and mixing into a smooth paste before adding the rest of the milk helps to make a smoother, fluffier pancake. I will definitely be buying again! Great for my macros, my breakfast, a post work out snack and I have seen improvement already! Goes Well With:Nutella Bacon Greek yoghurt Fruit Green tea on the side
I only tried them with water and was so disapppointed. They seemed to taste okay but I couldnt even stomach eating them the texture was so awful and sickening. I'll stick to making my own protein pancakes as I'm binning this mix straight away
These are surprisingly really nice and filling, the mix was a little runny so I had to add one scoop of my True Diet protein Vanilla flavour so that the consistency was a little thicker. Great for making small pickelets.Goes Well With:True Diet Protein Vanilla Flavour
I mixed my protein mix with a banana and the usual stuff. It tasted lovely and because it has the flavouring with in it, I didn't need to add any sauces. Really impressed. Goes Well With:Banana mixed in to the mixture, and peanut butter on top!
Great taste, mixes well but when cooking the middle stays a little gooey, even when cooking really slow and flipping the pancake.Goes Well With:Water and milk mixed. 50/50.
I got the golden syrup pancake mix although it tastes nice but its too sugery and you get tired of eating it.Goes Well With:Banana Strawberry
They taste great. Only thing I would say is not to make big pancakes. Mix with lots of water like 100-150 cod big ones taste really strange and are hard to chew. Goes Well With:Blueberries
Tastes great althogh i found a lot of oil was needed to stop the pancakes from sticking. Very short cooking time once flipped over so take caution not to burn. Other than that cant taste the difference between normal pancakes. Hard to believe they are good for you!!Goes Well With:Lemon juice rasperries
This stuff while I am sure packed with goodness is disgustingly sweet. It must be full of artificial sweetener. Tastes like medicine. What do supposed health food suppliers think that customers are unable to consume anything healthy unless it is sickly sweet. The downside of the artificial sweetener probably out weighs the benefits of the good stuff. Do not buy this. Make your own instead with eggs, protein powder and flour or ground oats and then add a little of whatever you like to sweeten. Far healthier
The pancakes are great but I had a little difficulty with making it right in the first few goes but my brother made them just perfect and they were delicious ! will order soon again :) Goes Well With:greek yoghurt or on it own :)
Quick & Easy Make sure pan is super hot with a dash of oil first I didn't use the measurements suggested as I just guessed and they come out perfect. Over cooking can make them dry so be careful Goes Well With:Nutella for a quick energy burst!
Really good product and very happy with the delivery as it come much quicker! was quite worried about the taste as friends had bought some from other companies and weren't happy but this one is amazing and i will definitely recommend. Goes Well With:Yogurt and fruit.
Iv started a really stricked diet along side GVT training. I eat these pancakes as my rest day breakfast and its the best part of my day! I would have these over a normal pancake any day! I can make 3 - 4 out of 1 portion. made with just water but still incredible golden syrup taste. High in protein low in carbs. perfect!Goes Well With:I normally heat a handful of raspberry's and blueberry's together to make a berry sauce to drizzle over. mega awesome
I thought I would give this a go as I normally make them myself, using 1 scoop of my protein diet whey protein powder, 2 eggs and some milk, and I can honestly say those are just as good, if not better than this mix. If you do go for this mix, I would definitely recommend using only 100ml of water/milk, rather than 150ml as this makes the batter far too thin. However, I have only tried this mix with milk, not water. The pancakes themselves were not the best, they were a bit thin and dense, but I must say the maple syrup flavour tastes fantastic so I will continue to use them for this reason. These do make a good, quick breakfast.Goes Well With:Milk
Verry tasty, feels like a real treat when you have them, only your still sticking to your program, plus lots of protein.Goes Well With:i few Blueberries an strawberrys with total Greek yoghurt
I can't get enough of these, I adorn mine with banana and honey. So fast and effortless. Also a great snack mid day cold if you have any leftover (unlikely) Thanks for an amazing product.
This pancake mix is very easy to make, milk and two scopes and ur ready to go. Blends well with no lumps. Cant wait to try other flavours.
These pancakes taste amazing (maple syrup flavour). Packed with protein they go down well as a post workout. Highly recommended! Definitely buying again with my next order.
I tried the golden syrup pancakes. I was hoping for more of scotch pancake consistency, but they still tasted lovely. Easy and quick to make as well.Goes Well With:Little bit peanut butter and berries.
Really nice and easy mix which tastes good, is filling and has all of the nutritional content someone who works out could ask for. Can be a bit sweet early in the morning (but that's just my taste), but it's good value for money and a nice change to a normal oats or eggs breakfast - I would definitely recommend. Goes Well With:Bananas/fruit/syrups etc.
Nice taste, easy enough to mix but a bit tricky to cook without sticking to the pan. Just means cooking on a very low heat but well worth it.
I received the maple syrup flavour as a freebie with my order. It mixes and cooks well but is far too sweet for my taste. If you have a sweet tooth you'll probably love it.
I dont know how to thank ?! MyProtein's all products are amazing. Chocolate pancake is heavenly ! I top it with a tablespoon of agave and a banana and have it before training !
The Pancakes are really easy to make and are very tasty, they work really well for breakfast and you can make the the night before. Goes Well With:Fruit and Yogurt
So easy to make, only takes a few minutes in the frying pan, you have to be careful it doesnt stick to the pan but a small amount of any kind of oil spray should do the trick. This tastes like heaven! Seriously all my pleasure sensations in my brain were thoroughly satisfied lol I tried the golden syrup flavour and it tastes just like real syrup pancakes. I do still see it as a bit of a treat though when Im eating more carbs or bulking.Goes Well With:Blueberries Walden farms chocolate syrup
Very happy with this product mixed real good. And tasted nice. Very filling and easy to make.
I tried this product for the first time and was very happy with my purchase, I got the golden syrup flavour and it is perfect for me as I have a very sweet tooth, it was easy to mix and my pancakes came out perfect. I will definitely be buying these again they are very convenient and easy to make
Great tastes, however a little bit dry! I layer the pancakes with my protein smooth peanut butter and top it with low fat yoghurt and blueberries! I also mix the pancake powders with 2 eggs and a little bit of milk! Goes Well With:My protein peanut butter Yoghurt
I love these pancakes from myprotein. I have only just started eating them and have to say they mix well, taste great and I never feel bloated after eating them like I can do with some high protein products. One serving is enough for 2 full size pancakes. I stick raspberries and blueberries in the middle of mine and fold them over. Nothing else is needed really. This morning I threw in 50 grams of oats into the mix...they didn't come out completely round due to the thicker mix but the oats gave them a nice texture and made them very filling...plus it boosted my carbs for my workout day! A good buy!Goes Well With:oats, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
Seem a good product for quick carb up after training. Maple Syrup flavour is sweet tasting. Decent protein contentGoes Well With:Buttermilk Biscuits
Debated on whether to order this pancake mix and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the golden syrup version and per 50g serving provides at least 4-5 small-medium pancakes (I find making them smaller provides better results whilst cooking) which is more than adequate enough for a snack, dessert or even part of a sweet meal loaded with fruit and fat-free yoghurt as I have mine. Will definitely be ordering more flavours!Goes Well With:Fat free yoghurt, fruit, peanut butter.
Was never a fan of this type of product ie: premixed 'protein food' however after buying it I am very pleased with it! The macro breakdown on it is actually quite good and it does make some tasty pancakes!
Got this mix as an alternative for Pancake Tuesday. Mixed well and the pancakes turned out great. Taste was also amazing and good macros ! Will definitely buy again.Goes Well With:Greek yogurt and hazelnut spread
Thought I'd try these as they were part of an offer a few weeks ago. I got the maple flavor and they were so good. I don't normally like sweet stuff for a breakfast but these were really nice. Any time I had them I was happily satisfied for hours without feeling too full or bloated. In terms of miscibility the batter (well powder plus water) was bitty even if I blended but this didn't affect the final pancake. Nice way to change up breakfast would definitely buy again.Goes Well With:scrambled eggs, probably bacon
These pancakes are very tasty, but very hard to make into pancakes. I had 3 other people try to make them and they just didn't form into pancakes properly, leaving a bit of a slop. This then wasted the mixture having to try and try again. It's frustrating because they taste nice! But just too hard to make.
This mixture made some great pancakes....I'd usually make them myself...simple enough...but these were free....only down side was the after taste of artificial sweetener ....I think I'd rather have a plain mix and put my own stuff inside the pancakes...Goes Well With:bananas and nutella
i really like this product and the reason why i like it is because its low in carbs, fat and sugar and your also getting 35g of protein per serving which is the main reason why i love these tasty snacks. I will definitely purchase these again. Goes Well With:Great with Greek yogart and fruit!
Great Pancakes great delivery all round great company
Purchased these just in time for Shrove Tuesday. Wasn't expecting much with them. But really surprised me in taste and macronutrient value. I felt like i had cheated altho i hadnt. My wife also served me breakfast pancakes in bed the following weekend!! Will defo purchase again 👍
Nutrition looks good, they are really easy and taste good... slightllllllly dry, however you can of course top them with honey or yoghurt or something to add a bit more moisture. all in all great thoughGoes Well With:Peanut Butter
The taste of the pancakes is nice, but I've struggled to get the consistency right. It's either to sloppy therefore doesn't cook properly, or it just burns.
Happy for the purchase, easy to make and even easier to eat. Will buy again.Goes Well With:Almond milk, cinnamon and ground ginger
I found these pancakes very tasty and very easy to make although the mixing can take a while (it's a good wrist workout) . I got the maple syrup flavour it is nice and sweet and they taste as good as normal pancakes and a touch of Nutella and some banna and wrap it up to take out on the go.Goes Well With:Banana
Had a bit of difficulty when I first tried this (but as with any pancakes, the first is always a disaster!). But after a bit of practice I found these really easy and quick to make. My advice is not to put as much milk in as suggested on the packet, and don't have your pan as hot as you might for normal pancakes. Also regrease the pan for each pancake as they burn quite easily. They taste great (golden syrup flavour) and much better than I was expecting. 50g (recommended portion) of powder made into pancakes for breakfast filled me up and I could have lasted past lunch time. Have only been using it for about a week so can't comment on the protein effect but I'm guessing it'll be as good as any other protein product. The only problem I have is there are small lumps of powder in the mixture which don't disappear however hard I whisk, but these are only tiny and don't actually affect the making or the taste of the pancakes, just a bit annoying!Goes Well With:Yoghurt, fruit,
Tasted like real pancakes, golden syrup flavour was excellent, as well. Really easy to mix and packed with loads of protein.


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Tesoro Anacortes Refinery Incident Update
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Tesoro Anacortes Refinery Incident Update17:29 EDT Friday, April 02, 2010 SAN ANTONIO (Business Wire) -- At approximately 12:30 a.m. Pacific time today, a fire occurred at the Tesoro Anacortes refinery. The incident was on a small section of the refinery following minor, routine maintenance. The fire was contained at around 2 a.m., has been extinguished and the unit has been shut down and isolated. Other major parts of the refinery remain in operation, but at reduced rates. It is with a sense of the most profound sadness that Tesoro must report the loss of four of our friends and co-workers as a result of this tragedy. Our losses were: Daniel Aldridge Matt Bowen Darrin Hoines Kathryn Powell To the families of Daniel, Matt, Darrin, and Katy our hearts share your loss and our prayers are with you at this time of grief. We also continue to monitor the progress of 3 other co-workers who were injured and are being treated at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. We are providing grief counseling and support to all our co-workers and their families. We have not yet been able to enter the area to begin an investigation, but are expected to do so by the end of the day. As more details become available about the incident we will share them. Several government agencies have been contacted, including OSHA and the Chemical Safety Board and we will fully cooperate with their investigations. We intend to have another media conference scheduled for 6 p.m. PT. In the meantime, media who cannot attend the news conference should contact Lynn Westfall at 210-626-4697. Future Tesoro Corporation (NYSE:TSO) media releases will be posted online at www.tesoroalert.com.


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I will apologize in advance because this will probably be a somewhat lengthy post. With that out of the way, I am looking for some guidance/advice on where I should try to jump back into the Marvel universe.
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I got back into comics over the past few years but have been mostly reading DC stuff. I enjoy Green Lantern, Justice League, and Flash primarily. I have really enjoyed the Marvel films, however, and that has sort of prompted me to want to try to get back into Marvel stuff. Visiting my local comic shop and bookstore I see that Marvel has their "Now" line which seems like it would be a good spot to jump aboard. I think I am interested in the Avengers and Iron-man primarily but wanted to ask those more knowledgeable than I which series are worth looking into and which I should avoid. I have been considering the initial hardback trades for Avengers, Uncanny Avengers, and Iron-man. Also, is the Avengers vs. X-men event worth picking up in trade format?
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Thanks for the kind words and support. I think my racing "career" faded as soon as it began. I really look forward to the days ahead spent with the kids out in the desert or the mountains. Lots to look forward to doing.
A couple of quick notes on exercise. I thought I'd share some of the things I've learned along the way. I am not in any way an expert in training, but I've researched a lot and tried a few different things, so I may be a step or twp ahead of someone else just starting out. My goal for this was not to get ripped and certainly not to get big. I wanted to have enough endurance to finish these long distance races and not be killed at the end AND I wanted to be strong enough to keep as injury free as possible in a crash. So far it seems to be working.
1) Make a decision to start exercising seriously and stick to it. Tell yourself you are going to exercise 5 days a week and make it happen. Get up early or run during lunch or whatever it takes. Let your significant other know your plan and likely you'll get their support, especially if you try not to have your exercising infringe too much on the time you spend together.
1a) Don't plan to start on Jan 1, 2 or 10. Bad idea. For some reason New Year's resolutions don't stick. Start over Thanksgiving. Thats a good reason to enjoy a bit less bad food.
2) Run - I've done a lot of cardio. In the winter I ran on the treadmill and in more different countries then I can remember. If you have access to a eliptical machine, do that too. Change stuff up. Make it hard but not so hard that you can't keep going for 30-45 minutes. The goal is to build stamina
2a) I got to the point where I enjoyed the cardio of running 5 miles, but I didn't feel like it was helping with anything associated with riding. I now run with 5 pound dumbbells in each hand. Try running 3 miles with the weights in each hand and don't bring a backpack to throw them in when you get tired. Let your hand drop when the weights get heavy or if you need to walk, do a 'speed-walk' move and swing your arms. You'll feel the burn. The next day you'll feel it in your arms and shoulders and you'll feel like you are getting some riding cross-training.
3) P90x - You've probably read all of the hype and perhaps even tried it yourself. In 2007 I did the full P90x monty while we were living overseas. The only place I had to exercise was an old, unheated barn and I ended up getting Pneumonia about 70 days in. I think it was less about the cold work-outs and more about me not eating enough. Anyway, I've tried it on and off since then, but since I've been training for these shenanigans I've just used a few of the videos and some of the nutrition tips. It wouldn't be a bad thing to do the whole system, but I would not stick to the diet unless you are planning on hitting the beach. Ultra-low body fat looks cool on the beach for for endurance events for us amateurs, it's not always the best way to have your body prepared.
Cardio X is good. My favorite exercise on there is the steam engine. Stretch X is also good. Try the different videos, you'll find what you like.
4) Rowing Machine - When I started using a rower at home my fitness for riding immediately got focused and started paying off. I change things up a lot doing 5Ks with a run, 10Ks and even on weekends going for a multi-hour row. Sometimes I do 1 or 2Ks mixed with sit-ups and pushups in between and at the end I'll have done 4 - 6K of rowing and maybe 100 or more pushups and sit ups. The only muscles the rower doesn't hit are the pecs and a bit of the biceps. Unless you need to flex for the ladies you don't need the biceps for riding nearly as much as triceps, lats, shoulders and back. Your upper and lower back, lats and shoulders will show strength and definition you've never seen. Seriously, the rowing machine plus sit-ups pushups and running with weights is an awesome baseline for training for me for riding. I can't believe how much stronger I feel when I ride and afterwards. I had very little soreness after Vegas to Reno.
My 'gripless' Concept 2 setup. I like this calluses it gives me!
5) Schedule - I try to exercise at least 30 minutes 5 times a week and certainly prefer if one or two of those days I'm on my motorcycle or my mountain bike. I rarely exercise more than 30 min - hour during the week though sometimes on the weekend I try to build some endurance and go for 90 minutes or more.
6) Food - Something that is important for me...I need to eat, all of the time. I usually eat smaller portions and it's not always Richard Simmons approved food, but I try to eat as much good stuff as possible and I don't starve myself ever. If you do much research you find that when you start to consume less food your body actually changes your metabolism and slows you down. Exactly the opposite of what you want to happen. If you do P90x you'll find out that you actually have to UP the amount of food you eat to lose weight and drop fat. Of course in the P90X world all of the food has no fat, but I only lived in that world for about 70 days...
Eat a lot of good food when you are exercising a lot. That is the best thing you can do for your body.
6a) Recovery drink - This is pretty important. Within an hour after you exercise hard your body needs all of the right protein for rebuilding your muscles. Beyond that the body tries to find it from other sources. Recover drinks taste awesome and make a huge difference in getting your muscles to rebuild quickly and better. They are expensive and after some research I found that skim milk and Hershey's syrup have about the same nutritional profile as the expensive mixes. Now I just drink chocolate milk. If I've worked out hard I'll put a scoop of protein powder (you know, the hulk o matic drums in the nutrition aisle) in the shake. Like I said, you need the protein if you are exercising hard. Don't skimp on food for your body.
7) Mix it up - I've gone hiking, snowshoeing, and even on ultra-long walks. Motivation is key for me and variety in the activities keeps me interested. I'm not trying to be on an olympic team or win first place anywhere. I just want to be strong and be able to go the distance. Variety is good.
That's it. I keep it pretty simple. I'm not a pro and have no aspirations as such. I'm just a guy trying to fit it all in to short days and this is the approach I've taken. I hope this helps someone who might be trying to do something similar. Good luck.
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Stuff that worked
Here is a list of things that I think helped me finish V2R better than I would have without them.
Highway dirt bikes switches - I used these to replace the starter and kill switches and I'm convinced they are more burly than the stock stuff. I paid full price for these parts and would do it again.
Roll Chart - All of the danger info on my roll chart turned out to be mostly useless, but having the mileage to the next pit was perfect for helping me focus on the next stop.
Cheapo Scott Goggles - I bought two new pairs of the cheapest Scott goggles for this event. I've had much more expensive goggles in the past and now I see no reason to ever buy them again. These worked perfectly with the tear offs.
MSR Pants and gloves - The pants were mostly new before the race and fit perfectly. All gloves seem to be the same but for some reason the MSR gloves I rode were perfect. I loved them and didn't switch to fresh gloves even though I could.
Konflict Motorsports Suspension - Full disclosure...I bought my race van from Alex who is the man at Konflict. In the process of negotiation we talked about what I was doing and he offered to help me get the suspension on the 450x dialed in. He even offered to go through my 950 Adventure forks as well. Alex is a really good listener and made just some subtle changes to my race bike suspension that helped me keep the bike on two wheels, especially with all of the square edges I hit in the race. It never deflected harshly and the one time I got in trouble after hitting a rock was my fault, not the suspension. I still have yet to test my 950 forks, but I hope to get it out in the next week or so.
Wolfsnout - Tim at Wolfsnout contacted me and offered to help me out with my racing efforts. When the product first arrived in the mail I admit I thought it was a pretty goofy looking setup. When I first tested it I couldn't get the fit right with my helmet and Tim went back to the R&D room and built a shorter version for me to try out. It fit perfectly and was in fact the version I ran in the race. In the last picture of my report you can see it hanging in front and you can also see how dirty it is. I was able to breath wide mouth open the whole race and I'm sure I sucked little if any dirt though I rode through a ton of it. It was super hot mid-day and I barely even noticed the mask. I got the system down with my hydration and it was just excellent. I'm keeping it in my gear bag for sure. I never even knew about it before.
Scotts- This is no surprise to anyone that uses a stabilizer, but it saved my bacon more than once. Young guys probably don't get scared, but I'd weep if I had to race a bike without some kind of stabilizer.
Bib Mousse - I ran them front and rear. Super fast guys would likely melt the rear, but for me both ends were fine (I guess that clarifies my speed status). I've pulled out the rear already and it's ready for another race...it looks brand new. The front feels a little soft but I haven't dared to open it up yet. I wouldn't race without them though. Amazing peace of mind.
Maxxis IT Rear - I'm not picky, but this tire gives good feel even when worn and seems to last well. Oh and it is a little cheaper than other options. I'll run it again.
I'm sure I missed something...
Next post - "Stuff that didn't work" - I had a bit of that too....
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Great thread - Well done!
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Everyone has a max speed, 90% of that max speed is much safer and easier, and if that 90% speed isn't fast enough at Dakar, you enter the snowball. - neduro
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Glad you are taking the time to detail some of your prep work Phil.
After fighting wildland fires for 7 years in my previous life, I can absolutely agree with your approach. Eating the right amount for your body and your activity level is truly important. I have never done a diet nor ever plan to. Proper nutrition however is just plain smart. No Atkins diet nor detox purge diets will ever be a part of my lifestyle.
I enjoy your workout regiment and the consistancy/commitment of your workouts, it has obviously paid off. Thanks Phil!!
(note to self: commit to better cardio to avoid the mid race "crash" )
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On the nutrition note: Low fat diets are stupid. Your body depends on saturated fat and cholesterol (precursor to testosterone) to develop testosterone. Low fat diets=poor recovery, poor muscle growth, depression, and man boobs. Eat fat, eat cholesterol, be happy. Don't listen to unfounded, simpleton diet advice from the 1980's that remains pervasive to this day.
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Nutrition and P90X
So I tend to go by the guideline of eating as much 'good' food as possible, but I focus more on eating enough food and try not to deny myself too much of the nasty food since I love it so much. If I were a professional athlete my guidelines would be different and I'd only fill my stomach with the highest quality food with the best balance of nutritional needs....but I far from a professional athlete and am much happier enjoying a mix of food goodness with ice cream and cheese-steaks a crucial part of the combo.
There is a plethora of info on P90X all over the internet. It is easy to find. The thing I liked about it was the simple plan and exercises using just barbells + pullup bar. There was no "secret-special" machine that molded your abs rock hard...just old fashion sweat and hard work.
Oh, and with all of your crazy long-distance rides (I know, I've bee on a few) I'm pretty sure you'd perform well in a race environment. I've spent my whole life practicing (or training in this case) at things just to keep up with people like you who are naturally talented.
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I think doing long solo races would be fun. It would be awesome to do a 10-15 Dakar style race in the states, but I guess you can do the same with your buddies and your GPS, but those are social events, where as racing isn't. That seems like the appeal, just you and your brain, all day long, day after day. No chit chat.
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This nutrition discussion if very informative for those of us who haven't (or just started) "real" training and exercise. I myself have just started a running regime and have learned loads about how my body works and recovers. As for a multi-day rally event in the US, check out the Kings of the West Rally. Four days of intense (if you desire) riding, all the while navigating and maintaining your own bike. Not quite the pace of a V2R, but no pit crews or course markers, either. Last years event really showed me that riding a bike aggressively all day is a big drain on the body's resources.
Thank you Pilo for your efforts and sharing the results. Hijack over.
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Went Riding
A friend put together a 400 mile dirt day that would have been 520 for me riding from home. I took the 950 and left my house at 4:20 AM with over 10 gallons of fuel (one section was 270 miles between fuel stops, without making any wrong turns)...
Things didn't go exactly to plan
More pics and details here...
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Hey Phil! Whats the word on Baja???
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Besides having the time, money and a viable chase crew, everything is perfect!
Seriously though I'm still trying to figure out my plans. The 450x might need a new crank so I need to get into the engine this week and sort things out. I just got back from Asia over the weekend and brought home some type of nasty swine or bird flu or something so I'm a mess try to rid of the shakes, coughs, sneezes and the like.
I'm still trying to figure out my logistics. It's nothing like V2R. I'm still planning on going for it, though the planning is scarier than the riding.
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What missing from this photo?
I'm finally starting to get over my sickness so I took some time and pulled off the top of the engine. I measured the small end on the rod and it is close to the limit, and has a couple of spots of wear. I'm just going to stop thinking about it and replace the crank.
I hope I can get it all buttoned up with a couple of new intake valves for good measure in the next week or so.
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"Because silk is a protein, we can control the properties of the surface and design different kinds of surfaces," explained Kharlampieva. "This surface-mediated approach is flexible at producing different shapes. We can apply the method to coat any surface we want, including objects of complex shapes."
Next, the silk template is covered with a solution containing ions of gold, silver, or other metal. Over a period of time ranging from hours to days, the nanoparticles form within the template. The relatively long growth time, which operates at room temperature and neutral pH in a water-based environment, allows precise control of the particle size and spacing, Tsukruk noted.
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Use of these mild processing conditions reduces the cost producing the composites and their potential environmental impact. When dried, the resulting silk-nanoparticle film has high tensile strength, high elasticity and toughness.
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Gay health removed from government website
12:00 AM — A US gay rights group is accusing the government of bias towards christian groups after it removed gay health information from its website following anti gay groups complaints.The Family Research Council (FRC), a Judeo-Christian group which promotes marriage and family as the centre of society, encouraged its members to complain to the Department of Health and Human Services over a web page they believe contains destructive behaviour and biased views. Within two weeks the material was removed.
Sweden looking for gay campers
12:00 AM — A Swedish group has set up a camp for gay, bisexual men and others who want to explore their homosexuality.The International GayCamp 2006, for Men who have Sex with Men, will take part for 8 days from July 23 outside Stockholm in Sweden. The Gay-Camp Organisation is a non-profit organisation run by men from the gay community for males who wants to explore their sexuality.
Gay marriage push in China
12:00 AM — A Chinese sociologist is encouraging her country to allow gay marriage so that homophobic discrimination will end.Li Yinhe, a sociologist and member of the advisory body to parliament, is submitting a proposal on same-sex marriage. Until 2001 Homosexuality was seen a mental disorder in China.
Spectator readers show support for gay rights and pornography
12:00 AM — It might be the bastion of Tory middle England, but the Spectator has proven that its nickname the "Sextator" might be quite apt. A surprising survey of readers found that most had rather liberal attitudes to homosexuality and pornography.The Spectator, the right leaning, Conservative supporting news magazine found in a survey of readers that women were more liberal than their husbands when it came to homosexuality. Only 14 per cent of female readers considered homosexuality to be "morally wrong in all circumstances" compared to 27 per cent of men.
New York's gays can't decide whether to back Hillary Clinton
12:00 AM — A week after PinkNews.co.uk reported that gay groups in New York were not backing Hillary Clinton's re-election campaign, it has emerged that the groups are split over whether to sever donations to the former first lady.Last week, a confidential memo written by Alan Van Capelle, theexecutive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda, was leaked to the gay media. It recommended that gay groups should not contribute funds to Mrs Clinton's re-election campaign for her seat in the Senate.
Brokebat Mountain: "Batman is gay", says George Clooney 16
12:00 AM — Gotham City superhero, Batman, is gay, according to Hollywood superstar George Clooney.The actor who was being interviewed on an American Oscar show, replied to host Barbara Walters' who asked if he would ever play a gay cowboy. Mr Clooney said he believed he had already played a gay character, "I was in a rubber suit and I had rubber nipples. I could have played Batman straight, but I made him gay."
Governor hears anti gay adoption views 10
12:00 AM — Further establishing himself as a right wing politician, Gov. Mitt Romney said this week he would sign a bill outlawing abortion, even in cases of rape or incest, and that he would discuss exempting Catholic charities from gay adoptions.The governor has agreed to meet with the state's Roman Catholic bishops to discuss their bid to exempt Christian charities from gay adoptions.
Study reveals high HIV risk from outdoor sex
12:00 AM — People who have unprotected anal sex outdoors are at high risk of HIV reinfections, research shows.According toa Scottish Study, those who have been tested HIV are still at risk of infection, the paper "describes sexual risk behaviours and HIV testing amongst men who cruise an urban public sex environment (PSE) in southern England."
2nd March 2006
Minister faces ban for marrying lesbian couples
12:00 AM — An American minister could face expulsion after accusations that she led marriage ceremonies for two lesbian couples in California.The Rev Jane Spahr of San Rafael will be tried by the judicial body of the Presbyterian Church, punishment could include anything from a rebuke to a 30 year ban from the ministry.Ms Spahr, who is also a lesbian activist, insists she was honouring her personal conscience and relationship with God when she officiated at the ceremonies.
Gay officer sues township
12:00 AM — A gay police officer who's colleague outed him to the rest of his force is pursuing legal action against his department.In 2001 Michael J. Kurz, 34, who worked at the Washington Township Police Department confided in a co worker that he was gay, his secret was then exposed to the rest of his colleagues.
US gays denied lower tax rates 1
12:00 AM — Gay couples in America who are married have no right to lower tax rates as the US government only recognises straight marriage, according to the Internal Revenue Service.The IRS has sent out warnings that same sex couples legally married in Massachusetts or registered as domestic partners in states such as California and New Jersey still have to file separate income tax forms, rather than joint ones which straight couples who divide their incomes do.
Republicans using gay marriage campaign to recruit members
12:00 AM — The Minnesota Republican Party is being accused of secretly building up a voter database through a CD-Rom campaigning for a gay marriage ban.Democrats are complaining that the disc will gather false data just from people putting it on their computers. The discs contain video clips from state governors talking about what they consider as the dangers of gay marriage and why they believe a constitutional amendment is needed to ensure marriage remains between a man and woman.
1st March 2006
Warship to host gay wedding 1
12:00 AM — One of the 19th Century's fastest and largest battleships is set to make more waves when she hosts her first civil partnership.Lieutenant Commander Jim Phillips, 31, will become the second Royal Navy officer to have a same sex ceremony when he registers his partnership to Marcus Rutter on HMS Warrior this weekend.
Gay marriage bans cause stress, study says 4
12:00 AM — Same sex marriage bans cause mental stress for gays and lesbians, according to a US study.The research, "I do, but I can't," at the National Sexuality Resource Centre, in San Francisco, found that denying same-sex couples the same marriage rights as heterosexuals created "the mental distress of second-class citizenship." They claim bans increases depression and isolation.
Size matters to gay men, research shows
12:00 AM — Dutch researchers have found that genitalia size is of prime importance to how gay men see themselves.A study at Utrecht University, in the Netherlands concluded that gay men believe a larger penis contributes to a better life and lovemaking.The team questioned over 250 gay men in their twenties about their self esteem and how they saw their own bodies.
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Gay killer quizzed over second murder 1
12:00 AM — A man jailed yesterday for killing an alleged gay lover is facing fresh questioning over the murder of an ex colonel.Northampton Crown Court found Christopher Nudds, 27, guilty of shooting traveller Fred Moss, dismembering his body and burning it in the countryside. He was jailed for 30 years.However, police are now speculating whether the killer also shot 83 year old Colonel Riley Workman after a gay affair.
Africans jailed for gay sex
12:00 AM — Two Cameroonians were jailed yesterday after admitting to having gay sex.A court in Cameroon, where homosexuality is illegal, jailed the men for a year. One of the men said he had been tricked into the act on a false promise that he would be taken to Europe.The country's tabloid newspapers sold out last month after publishing lists and photos of allegedly gay public figures in what their editors justified as a crusade against "deviant behaviour".
Senior Bishop backs gay support group
12:00 AM — A senior Suffolk bishop has sparked controversy amongst worshippers after helping to launch a gay Christian support groupThe Rt Rev Richard Lewis, Bishop of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocese, will launch the Gay Christian Support Group which will recognise the contributions that gay and lesbian Christians make.Rev Lewis is a patron of Changing Attitude, a worldwide Anglican group which works for gay and lesbian affirmation within the community
Gay Games will not row on Crystal Lake
12:00 AM — The Crystal Lake Park District in Chicago has given in to residents complaints by turning down the Gay Games request to host its rowing event in the area.Illinois residents filed complaints last week with the Crystal Lake Park District over plans to allow this summer's Gay Games to host a rowing event in the area.
Sheffield gay bar ransacked
12:00 AM — Gay clubbers were attacked on the weekend in a suspected homophobic attack on a Sheffield night club.Sheffield gay bar, Club X-es was trashed by a gang of five early on Sunday morning. Three patrons who tried to intervene were injured and many others were hurt in the crossfire of smashed windows and optics.South Yorkshire Police confirmed they are treating it as "a homophobic incident".


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The EARD5 is a five inch round damper with a 24 Vac powered-open/spring-closed motor. It is used for fresh air intake for ventilation or for combustion makeup air.Product Features:
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Great for gas garage heaters
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Comments about 6" Round Motorized Fresh Air Damper (DH90):
I installed Mr Heater garage heaters in my workshop and garage. The Honeywell EARD6 allows a 6" duct to the outside air to be opened up only when the heater is actually running. This provides fresh outside air for proper combustion of the heater. The heater thermostat provides 24vac to the coil of a RAC24 relay which provides 24vac from a seperate transformer to operate the air damper. Works great.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nice product, works with VisionPro IAQ
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Installed the damper with a VisionPro IAQ 9000 thermostat. Works very well on a whole house ventilation mode. The idea was to use some extra air through the AC system instead of opening the windows (and getting the really hot summer air). Installed a 12" filter along to keep the damper clean. Highly recommend it.
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I was expecting junk.
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I am impressed with the quality of this damper. It is a heavy gauge steel, the motor is silent and the damper moves free and seals tight against the foam seat. It is easily adjustable and a breeze to wire. I would recommend this product to anyone. [...]
Good product - need general instructions
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Great product but installation instructions did NOT include standard thermostats, furnaces and air conditioners. Took a lot of trial and error to get the damper to work! Honeywell should include installation instructions for conventional furnaces and air conditioners.
Well constructed damper
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As I said the damper is well constructed with semi-crimped ends so they can be adapted to inside or outside mounting to ducting. The motor is also easy to replace.
Well made-what you expect from Honeywell
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I used this to get outside make-up air into my old house furnace room, to reduce amount of treated air from the house going through the furnace and up the chimney. Works great. Seals pretty well when closed to keep cold air out when furnace is off. Powered it directly from the house thermostat; only draws about 1/4 amp, so no problem there.
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Works smooth and queitly. Heavy gage material.
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LV= Cup: Ospreys leave it late to beat in-form Sale Sharks
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Tom Habberfield on the burst for Ospreys
Sam Davies kicked a last minute touchline conversion to dent Sale Sharks' hopes of reaching the LV= Cup semi-finals, as the Ospreys won 37-36 in Bridgend.
The Sharks needed a bonus-point win to guarantee a place in the last four and they looked on their way as they led 28-13 at the break.
However, the Ospreys bounced back from 36-20 down after 55 minutes - with wing Aiesa Natoga to complete a try-hat-trick.
Ospreys had only one point from their three previous LV= Cup games and they went into their clash at Brewery Field with Sale all but making up the numbers.
The Sharks went into the game with an unchanged team from the one which beat Worcester 20-6 last week - their sixth win from seven games in all tournaments.
The visitors seemed to have put the match pretty much to bed at half-time as they led 28-13.
They showed their intent in only the third minute when Viliami Fihaki crashed over from a line-out drive for the first of his three tries.
But a young Ospreys outfit went ahead briefly 10-7 with a penalty goal from Davies, who inspired a great try with a run from inside his own 22.
Full-back Richard Fussell followed on that break by helping to put Natoga over on the left.
But apart from a second Davies penalty it was all Sharks for the rest of the half.
Bonus point
Fihaki popped up again to go over from another line-out drive. Then in the space of five more minutes Sale had the bonus point.
First more pressure in the Ospreys' 22 saw wing Chris Ingall go over on the right.
And a turned over line-out produced Fihaki's hat-trick score, with the number eight making a dart over the line from five metres.
In the second half Natoga scored his second try but that was cancelled out by a try for full-back Mike Haley and a Joe Ford penalty.
But then came the remarkable comeback started by a try for impressive number eight Dan Baker.
Sale did not help their cause as forwards Ross Harrison and Marc Jones were sent to the sin-bin.
Ospreys took advantage with Natoga claiming his third before Davies converted from the touchline.
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Hartford — Democratic leadership announced a proposal Wednesday to spend $200 million over 10 years on enhancing pre-kindergarten programs at public schools throughout the state.
Half of the funds would come from bonding and half from the state's Tobacco and Health Trust Fund, which was created after a 1998 settlement with the tobacco industry over health risks associated with smoking.
The initiative, called Connecticut Smart Start, would give 50,000 children access to high-quality early education with the goal of closing the so-called achievement gap that leaves many children at an educational disadvantage.
"We know that the earlier we can get children, the better," said Karen List, superintendent of West Hartford Public Schools. "We know that the achievement gap starts at nine months old."
Public school professionals spoke of children who showed up on the first day of kindergarten full of joy and ready to learn only to feel humiliated because they are missing basic knowledge, such as how a book opens right to left.
This investment would help prepare more children for grade school, they said.
Towns and cities would have to apply for the funding to operate programs for five years, with the chance for renewal for an additional five years if benchmarks are met.
Municipalities would have to demonstrate an unmet need for preschool and show that they would give priority to students who are eligible for free and reduced-price lunch. Teachers would have to be certified and the preschool programs would have to obtain the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation within three years of receiving funding. The classroom size must also not exceed 16 children.
The funds could be used for capital costs such as classroom renovation, operating expenses such as hiring teachers and purchasing supplies and materials.
The program would build on the governor's proposed initiative to create 4,000 pre-K slots for children over five years at a cost of $51.1 million.
"This is an opportunity not just to improve children's education as they go through life but to lift them out of the achievement gap to give them a far better start so down the road we are lifting many of them out of poverty as well," said state Sen. Andrea Stillman, D-Waterford.
Senate President Pro Tempore Donald Williams, D-Brooklyn, said the proposal was the opportunity that Connecticut's children needed.
"Children who experience high-quality pre-K arrive at school ready to learn, are less likely to need remedial or special education services and have higher rates of high school graduation. Connecticut Smart Start will help level the playing field for tens of thousands of children — it's the best educational investment we can make."
State Rep. Andy Fleischmann, who is the co-chairman with Stillman on the Education Committee, thanked Stillman and Williams for leaving a legacy of supporting children's education. Both are not seeking re-election.
"To put your imprint on this and to say this is critically important for Connecticut is so right," Fleischmann said.
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On Nov. 1, 1933, Mrs. Bruce Reid recorded seeing both a male and female ivory-billed woodpecker in Texas. And on May 28, 1938, Oscar McKinley Bryans observed a ruby-throated hummingbird in Michigan, noting that the birds were most common when apple trees were blooming.
These are just two of more than 6 million personal observations scribbled and preserved on notecards in government files. The cards record more than a century of information about bird migration, a veritable treasure trove for climate-change researchers because they will help them unravel the effects of climate change on bird behavior, said Jessica Zelt, coordinator of the North American Bird Phenology Program at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center.
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"These cards, once transcribed, will provide over 90 years of data, an unprecedented amount of information describing bird distributions, migration timing, and migration pathways and how they are changing," said Zelt. "There is no other program that has the same historical depth of information that can help us understand the effect that global climate change has on bird populations across the country. When combined with current information, scientists will better understand how birds are responding to climate change and how to develop tools to help manage that change, especially for at-risk species."
The millions of hand-scribbled cards sit in row upon row of federal green filing cabinets of ancient vintage in a modest and fittingly old office dating from before WWII. The cards contain almost all of what was known of bird distribution and natural history from the Second World War back to the later part of the 19th century, said USGS senior scientist Chan Robbins,
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Three friends earn rank of Eagle Scout
VERO BEACH - McKee Botanical Gardens was the location to a recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor where the highest award in Scouting was presented to Eagle Scouts Robbie Crum, Ryan Glabb and Matt McCoy.
It was a very impressive ceremony, attended by over 120 people. The boys have been together through most of their Scouting career. They have been to many high adventure activities during their years together. They attended several summer camps together. In addition their journeys took them to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, where they hiked over 70 miles, with eleven Scouts from their Troop, in a twelve day high adventure in the New Mexico backcountry.
In addition the have been to the National Order of the Arrow Conference, Scouting's honor camper society. They are looking forward to attending the 2013 National Scout Jamboree together at the brand new Summit Bechtel Reserve in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. At least one plans to attend the next World Jamboree in Japan. At every turn they have answered the question "Are you tougher than a Boy Scout" with a resounding YES! They have been horseback riding, participated in Scouting adventures too numerous to mention, and have even had the chance to pilot an airplane.
One of the most difficult challenges of earning the Eagle Scout Rank is the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
This requirement is undertaken for a local organization to challenge Scouts to plan, develop and give leadership to others in a project to benefit those who live in our community. Robbie Crum led his project team in painting the McKee Botanical Garden Administration Building. His team spent over 424 hours serving the McKee Garden family, in a project valued at over $4,627.
Ryan Glaab led his team in a Spoil Island Project on island SL12, an active recreation island located within the Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves, to refurbish picnic tables, re-establish and build new trails and prevent erosion by planting many new plants on the island. His team recorded nearly 344 community service hours and saved the taxpayers nearly $1,600.
Matt McCoy's team built several bookcases which they filled with books, and DVDs to be used by the residents of the Samaritan Center for Homeless Families. His team spent nearly 200 hours on this project which was valued at $3,700. These dollar amounts do not include the value of the volunteer labor involved.
Each of these Eagle Scouts has big plans for the future. Robbie is excited about studying zoology at the University of Florida or wildlife and fisheries biology at Clemson. Ryan is looking forward to attending a good college and is interested in economics and medicine. Matt's collegiate interests are varied and include history, economics, math, sports and athletic training.
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Third base is a position that the Reds are seemingly undecided on moving forward. With Scott Rolen now likely out of the picture, the spot is open at the Major League level. Todd Frazier has a chance to fill the position, but he can also play left field where the Reds have an opening as well. The Reds have plenty of depth at the third base position. Henry Rodriguez is the closest to the Majors, having finished his season in the minors with the Triple-A with the Louisville Bats before getting a cup of coffee in September with the Reds. Rodriguez got off to a hot start in Double-A Pensacola as he hit .348/.385/.439 in 144 trips to the plate for the Blue Wahoos before suffering a broken thumb and missing seven weeks. He never recovered offensively though as he hit just .244/.264/.333 for Louisville after coming back from the injury in 221 plate appearances. He struggled with his plate discipline, something he has never done before as well as struggling to hit for average. Since 2008 at...
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Most notable is the fall off in demand for fuel, particularly for transportation. This traditionally safe area of the market for oil companies has been hit by higher efficiency standards, especially in the US and China. Consumers buy more fuel-efficient cars while whole industries invest in more efficient production processes, all of which results in declining demand in OECD countries and elsewhere.
Technological evolution in oil and gas has hit the supply side too. Engineering advances have brought on the shale gas revolution and the ability to access oil from ultra-deep waters.
Beth Mitchell, co-author of the Chatham House report, What Next for the Oil and Gas Industry? has worked in asset management since 1989. She believes it is time for far-reaching changes.
"As a former fund manager I can see plenty in this sector that might concern investors and it is clear that while some players are examining their processes and internal structures, they are not necessarily doing so fast enough," she says.
The large company model – integrated companies trying to cover upstream and downstream activities – is well established. According to some commentators, they are a necessity given the sheer size of key projects within the Oil & Gas sector – tens of billions of dollars in some cases.
However, companies with strong financial resources have a tendency to continue as they are, for far longer than it is wise to do so, Beth argues. We may soon see bigger companies splitting into more functional, better-focused units, she suggests.
"There is, I would argue, a strong case for one or two of the larger companies divesting all, or the vast majority, of their downstream activities to concentrate on becoming large-project, upstream outfits – still with a portfolio big enough to take on large exploration projects without betting the farm if any one of them is delayed," she says
Cost overruns are a significant issue for investors. There is concern that companies are investing much more in these large projects, but for diminished returns, although it is certainly true that some cost increases reflect the sharp rises in commodity prices of the past six to seven years – not an issue that the industry can be held accountable for.
However, the trend towards outsourcing has left the energy sector with a project management problem. Outsourcing expertise has resulted in too little control on projects, Beth argues. "The large companies need to become skilled systems integrators rather than tacked-together, contracted-out operators and to demonstrate more overall control in project design, monitoring and – importantly – safety."
"I think companies will have to reconsider their position to meet shareholder concerns," she says. "Clearly they can't take everything back in-house. We now have global service companies that represent viable economies of scale, with enormous expertise and individuals who can transfer knowledge from one project to another. The industry isn't in a position to jettison these but investors want to see far better project control as a priority."
So what changes are needed? Beth argues that the market will always have a place for large-scale, upstream specialists or conglomerates with very good assets, but the large, integrated company model – the proxy national oil company model – isn't sustainable in her view.
Driving these changes will require considerable talent and fortitude at executive level. "You have to have a chief executive who is willing to entertain new ideas and we're beginning to see signs that the industry recognises the importance of adding value, rather than relying on size. One of the first things Peter Voser said when he arrived at Shell was, 'Measure me by cashflow growth rather than by volume growth.' We need to see more of that at the top," she says.
However, the sector currently suffers from a talent problem across the board. Large oil companies and service companies have found it difficult to attract young engineers and technology specialists. "The talent issue is going to require considerable focus as we move into an era where technology is increasingly a differentiator for success," says Beth.
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