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It surprises many people to learn killer whales are classified as dolphins. Like dolphins they are social, intelligent, and communicate with each other with surprising complexity. Most humans think of killer whales, popular name notwithstanding, as gentle and humorous. Families line up to see their amazing antics at the seaquariums.
Yet unlike their smaller cousins, they also have the capacity to terrify. A recent display of fury, fortunately directed at a great white shark, is breathtaking in its ferocity. (See video below: "Killer Whales Attack and Kill Great White Shark.") Yet for all their predatory instincts, they are not known as human-killers, with extremely rare exceptions by orcas in captivity[1]. There has been no recorded fatal attack on a human in the wild, and only six recorded non-fatal attacks, which normally turn out to be orca play activity. Yet they are avowed enemies of sharks—which in many cases should make them allies of humans and other potential shark bait (as in "the enemy of my enemy is my friend").
"The great white shark is an apex predator of the seas and has no natural predators other than the orca," according to Thomas Peschak, author of Currents of Contrast: Life in Southern Africa's Two Oceans. [2]
Video: "Killer Whales Attack and Kill Great White Shark."
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This extraordinary footage is documentary video of a great white shark defending itself against a killer whale—and badly losing. For those who cowered in fear at the screening of Jaws, we might silently cheer the killer whale's aggression. Or, we might watch the video in horror, watching as two monsters of the deep battle each other—the marine equivalent of Godzilla and Mothra.
"Killer whales and great white sharks," the video narrator says. "Animals so dangerous, they wouldn't dare challenge each other. Or so we thought."
On the video you can hear a boy on the boat ask, "Is he eating the shark?"
"Off the coast of California," the narrator continue, "it happens. The ultimate clash of the Titans—leaving biologists mystified." In the film, they document a team of experts trying to "make sense of the carnage."
Orcas "Hate" Great White Sharks
In fact, it's not a big mystery. As comments on the video from viewers indicated, orcas go out of their way to fight sharks. "Killer whales HATE sharks. I'm from Washington State. Trust me, orcas nailing sharks is not uncommon," wrote Daryl Buck on YouTube.
Dolphins and killer whales—family-related—appear to hate all sharks with a near-emotional zeal. Unlike most mammals and fish, they don't fear great whites. There are many documented cases of dolphins rescuing humans from shark attacks. Is this a noble characteristic, a love of humans, or a natural instinct to fight their enemy the shark?
Orcas Differentiate Between Humans and Marine Mammals
Killer whale watching is a popular tourist pastime. In coastal waters, kayaks full of tourists row out to play with wild orca pods. How do orcas differentiate between Tilley hat–wearing spectators in kayaks, out to gawk at their playful antics, and seals, otters, birds and other gourmet treats?
"These intelligent whales have never injured a human in the wild," explains an article on the Sea Quest Expeditions website. The company takes crowds of tourists out in kayaks—boats much smaller than the whales—to play with orcas. [6] "Only ill-treated captive orca whales have harmed people. Orca whales are extremely aware of their surroundings and NEVER collide with kayaks. They approach kayaks with the same respect that we offer them."
Like man, orcas are at the top of the food chain, dominated by no other species. They have no apparent fear, even of great white sharks. Fearlessness, combined with human-like social behaviour, makes man and orca more alike than unalike. Like all dolphins, orcas are considered intelligent, emotional and social.
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Many scientists claim dolphins and their relatives the orcas have intelligence second only to that of humans. This is based on a number of factors, including behaviour—for instance communications skills, mimicking skills and the ability to teach others of its species—and cognitive functionality, comprehension testing and physical brain size. [1]
Orcas Scarier Than Dolphins?
What makes the killer whale so much more apparently "scary" than their gentle cousins the dolphin? Popular "killer" name aside, our reaction to orcas is perhaps based on their sheer magnitude. Killer whales weigh in at six to ten tons, and can be as large as 32 feet—longer than most pleasure boats. [3] Compare that to the measly 12–13 feet and 1,500–2,430 pounds for a great white [4]. Orcas are among the fastest marine mammals, clocking at 35 mph. Nothing commands respect more than rows of predatory teeth that would intimidate a grizzly bear. Yet all that aside, orcas are beloved of children at seaquariums, trusted for the most part by people who work the oceans, and considered more friend than foe.
Dolphins and Orcas: Man's best friend?
"Forget the dog. Man's best friend was a group of dolphins, when a man was attacked by a great white shark," commented an NBC News host in a special report on a great white shark attack. Twenty-four-year-old Todd Endris was rescued by the miraculous intervention of dolphins—from a great white shark. "A monster great white came out of nowhere—had hit him three times . . .That's when a pod of bottlenose dolphins intervened, forming a protective ring around Endris, allowing him to get to shore." (Video below "Man's New Best Friend")
There have been several documented cases of humans being rescued from shark attacks by dolphins. [5] With orcas nearby, surfers need not fear great white attacks. Like their dolphin cousins, orcas do not tolerate their ancient enemy the shark. Which makes dolphins and orcas among man's best friends.
Great White Shark: Enemy of Man?
Unlike killer whales, great white sharks frequently attack humans, and most attacks go undocumented. Many attacks result in fatalities, but the majority of victims survive. Scientists hypothesize that great white sharks, after a "test bite," find humans to be undesirable prey, due to their bone density and propensity to fight back. [4] Great whites are also known to attack boats, although not as dramatically as depicted in the Stephen Spielberg thriller movie Jaws.
Man and orca, top of their respective food chains, social and intelligent creatures, appear to have much in common—including antagonism with the great white shark.
NBC News: "Man's New Best Friend"
[1] Killer whale attacks on humans
[2] Currents of Contrast: Life in Southern Africa's Two Oceans, Thomas Peschak, ISBN-10:1770070869
[3] Killer Whale. Wikipedia
[4] Great white shark. Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_shark
[5] "Dolphins Save Surfer from Becoming Shark's Bait." Today show


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Anybody sell affiliate products like software applications? Produce a training screencast or tutorial or offer to install the application for free and give people a reason to buy the product from you!
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Express-News Editorial Board : October 26, 2012 : Updated: October 26, 2012 10:43pm
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Oliver Solomon, of Davenport, Iowa, and his wife LaDonna arrive at the Davenport Public Library before casting their ballot for the Nov. 6th election, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in Davenport, Iowa. Early voting for the Nov. 6th election likely will set an Iowa record, as presidential candidates seek to lock-in votes in the battleground state. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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"Since 1926 Naturade has taken the reigns as an innovator and provider of all natural health and beauty products all over the world and we are proud to support Select Nutrition. Our combined efforts demonstrate our commitment to the industry and to our customers by providing a wide range of products that improve consumer health."
Demand for Anti-aging products in the health industry has grown exponentially. Industry experts have predicted that the growth for anti-aging products would be greater and increase from $20.4 billion in 2004 to $30.9 billion this year. In addition to its other lines Naturade has answered that call by featuring the new advanced Ageless Foundation line. Kelli Clinton:
"The Ageless Foundation line are the most advanced anti-aging formulas ever produced. These highly specialized formulas targets many areas of the body with cutting edge anti-aging nutrients and growth hormone releasers and is based upon numerous studies regarding safety and effectiveness. Ageless received a very warm welcome at the show. We are extremely proud of and look forward to our customers experiencing the benefits from this line."
For more information on Ageless Foundation Laboratories' full line of anti-aging and rejuvenation formulas, log on to www.agelessfoundation.com
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Welcome to the Tennessee Turfgrass Association!
The Tennessee Turfgrass Association serves its members in the industry through education, promotion, and representation. The association supports ongoing programs in research, education, and extension in the areas of turfgrass management that will benefit all individuals who manage turfgrasses or derive pleasure from the results of such management.
This site brings together the extensive turfgrass industry within the state of Tennessee. This site will provide answers to your questions in all turfgrass arenas, including:
Golf Course, Athletic Fields, Sod Farms, Non-Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Right-of-Ways.
Please feel free to browse around and be sure to contact us for anything you would like to see in the future.
Currently we need photos of any and all types of Turfgrass to help populate our site.
Please send to: Shelia Finney
TTA Has Some Exciting News About Our Future Location for the Conference and Tradeshow for 2016 Please CLICK here for more details and a messsage from our President Paul Carter, CGCS
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The New Mexico State women's tennis team dropped its Western Athletic Conference match to UT Arlington 4-0 on Friday, April 5. The Aggies move to 5-12 this season and 1-4 in conference play.
"We had a chance to win doubles, but could not pull it off," head coach Ivan Fernandez said. "We have to refocus and get ready for Idaho tomorrow and UTSA on Sunday."
With the Aggies battling for the doubles point, the Aggie pair at the first and third position worked for tough matches before falling and giving the point to the Mavericks. Senior Ginet Pinero and Denise Van Der Ben worked the top doubles court to an 8-6 decision going in favor of UTA. Annemieke Witte and Mia Brandt also worked at the third spot before falling 9-7.
NM State struggled to find its ground as three singles matches went to the Mavericks before the Aggies could make a comeback. Senior Jodie Williams went down in two sets (6-0, 6-1) at the second court.
Witte and Brandt went down in straight sets as well. Witte was sent away 6-0, 7-5 at the fourth spot, while Brandt fell at court six 6-2 and 6-1.
NM State continues with WAC play against Idaho on Saturday, April 6, and UTSA on Sunday April 7.


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Eccleshall and surrounds - week beginning May 15
Posted: May 16, 2014|
COMMUNITY DANCE: This Saturday May 17 2014 at Eccleshall Community Centre, dancing to Bobby Jones, admission £5.00, 8.00pm start, Bring your own drinks.
COUNCIL'S AGM: The annual meeting of the Eccleshall Parish Council takes place on Wednesday May 21 at the community centre starting at 7.30pm. At the meeting the chairman and vice chairman will be elected from nominations provided prior to the meeting. Currently Gordon Dale is the chairman and David Pimble is the vice chairman.
Members of the public are invited to attend and observe. The meeting will be followed by a meeting of the planning committee.
At this time in 2015 the entire Parish Council will be up for election or re-election and anyone considering standing may wish to obtain further information from the clerk Mrs Christine Heelis at 01785 850989 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Attending meetings as an observer would be useful in gaining insights into the working of the council. It is a voluntary post and persons applying must live in Eccleshall.
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SHOW LOTTERY: The 15 Week Lottery Draw run by the Horticultural and Craft Section of the Eccleshall Show is due to start on Thursday May 22. The last few tickets are to be sold on the morning of this Saturday May 17, outside the library
CHORAL EVENSONG: On Sunday May 18 there will be a special act of worship in Holy Trinity Church starting at 6.30pm. A more intimate service with the choir sitting on the platform beside the lectern and choir master Steve Enoch playing the piano. A sensitive choice of hymns and special chants together with a moving anthem was song by the choir at the first such service in March and it is hoped to continue every other month.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK: Every year a special week is arranged for collections to benefit Christian Aid and this year the week runs from May 11 to 17. Collection envelopes will be delivered to our homes and hopefully a donation made.
On Saturday May 17 Eccleshall Churches Together will have a stall in the Co-op arches making a collection.
THIRD AGE GROUP: meets in the Methodist Church rooms on Monday May 19 starting at 2pm.
FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Meet in the Methodist church room on Tuesday May 20 starting at 2pm when the reverend N Falla will speak on the theme of Strangely Warmed: Wesley and Methodism.
COUNCILLOR'S SURGERY: Borough Councillor Peter Jones is holding a surgery in the library today Thursday May 15 between 10am and 12 noon.
MONSTER FESTIVAL: One of the attractions at the Eccleshall Festival Street market on Saturday 21st June will be a Monster truck courtesy of Springfield's Day Nursery. The truck will be on static display in the car park of the Crown Surgery all day during the street market. Thanks to the surgery team for permission once again to use the car park.
There will also be WW1 displays and talks in the library during Festival week arranged by the Historical Society. Stephen Edwards a life long WW! memorabilia collector will be mounting a table top display on Saturday June 14 also in the library.
SHOP CLOSURE: The pet shop in High Street Eccleshall have announced that they will be closing their doors on Friday May 16 for the last time. They thank all of their customers past and present. This is an unusual event in Eccleshall, shops usually don't close and when they do they are very quickly filled with other businesses.
GUIDE PRESENTATION: The outgoing Mayor of Stafford Borough Angela Loughran was presented with the traditional signed copy of the Eccleshall Guide by its editor Councillor peter Jones last week at a meeting.
Each Mayor for the last few years has received a signed copy of the Guide which is now in its 16th year.
STORY WRITING COMPETITION: Local author Harriet Goodwin will again be the judge of the children's story writing competition run as part of the festival celebrations. Three age groups from 7 years of age to 16. Entrants need to write the opening of a story of your choice so that you quickly gain the interest of the reader. More details from the library. Entries must be handed in to the Eccleshall library before closing date June 3. Entries can be typed or hand written
CRAFT & FOOD FAIR: This Sunday May 18 at the Sugnall walled garden and in a marquee there will be a fair between 10.30am and 4pm. Entry if free and the tea room is open for refreshments.
LUNCH CLUB: The Ecclian Lunch Club next meets at Tillington Hall on Wednesday May 21 arriving at 12 noon for 12.30pm. Bookings must be made with organiser David not later than Midday May 13.
FESTIVAL BELL TOWER: There will once again be tours of the Holy Trinity Bell Tower as part of the Festival street markets entertainment on Saturday June 21. Always a popular event and one looked forward to by visitors.
INDIAN MEAL: Following the great success of last year's Midsummer Madness Supper, Eccleshall Conservative Branch has again organised to take over the London House Indian Restaurant in Eccleshall on the night of Monday June 2, 7.00 for 7.30pm.
The quality two course meal to include tea or coffee is superb value at just £15 per person and as places are limited be sure to book early by calling Susie Guild on 01785 850473.
EMMA JOUSTRA: The centre piece of the Eccleshall Festival printed programme will be a town painting by Emma who is renowned for her artwork. Copies of the original drawing will be available at a modest cost.
FASHION SHOW MODELS: As part of the Katharine House Hospice Fashion Show in June a number of local people have 'volunteered' to act as models. They will be wearing charity shop stock which will be available for sale. Your columnist Peter Jones and Peter Wilshaw are amongst the 'volunteered' demonstrating the wide range of styles and sizes available at the shop.
DISTRICT GIRLGUIDING: The Rainbows, Brownies and Guides are taking up the Staffordshire Girlguiding "Reach for the Stars Challenge". This challenge has been developed to run alongside the preparations for the Unity 2014 International Camp at Shugborough this year.
It has many different parts to the Challenge which are:
Guiding Friendship, with activities like make swaps, learn how to tie a friendship knot in a neckerchief, holding joint events with other units, setting up pen pals.
International, that includes trying different foods from other countries, learning different languages, find out about guiding in other countries.
Going Away with Guiding, challenges include cooking meals on a camp stove, fire or BBQ, practice campfire songs with other units, design a dream tent.
Guiding Star, where we can design our own star sign, hold a star party, fundraise for Make a Wish Foundation. Making edible campfires (the Guides have enjoyed this!)
These are just a few of the challenges they are all taking part in. At the end of this term they will be able to award the challenge badge to all who have taken part.
This is, as well as being a fun challenge, to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation which is the charity being supported by the Unity International Camp that some of our Guides are going to in July.
The Guides will be having a stall at the Festival Street Market to raise money for this camp we will also be holding their Bag tombola stall so if anybody has any unwanted gifts they would like to donate to Eccleshall and Woodseaves District Guiding then please contact me or Sheila Slaney.
Eccleshall Trefoil Guild said a sad farewell to our Chair Person, Irene will be fondly missed by all Trefoil Guild Members and Guide Leaders in Eccleshall and Woodseaves District. We are thinking of Irene's family at this time.
If any of their followers have any talents that you think might be of interest or you would like bring to their units please contact Sheila (firstname.lastname@example.com) or Myself (firstname.lastname@example.com) and come along, join the fun and experience of helping the young Girls of Eccleshall.
If you are interested in joining any of their Units please contact Sheila Slaney at firstname.lastname@example.com or go online at www.girlguidng.org.uk and follow the links to Join Them.
MUSIC CONCERT: Lawrence Perkins the principal bassoonist from the Manchester Camerata is the guest musician at the Adbaston Community Concert Society's concert on Sunday June 1. Tickets are available from 01785 280490 at price £6 each. The concert starts at 5.30pm in the Saint Michael and All Angels Church, Adbaston, ST20 0QE. For future concerts visit the website at www.adbastonccs.org.uk.


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Mark Yudof bid a formal farewell Wednesday to the University of California. The outgoing UC president's remarks at the Board of Regents meeting in San Francisco were part thank you, part reflection and, emblematic of his position as head of leading university system, part lecture.
He made his comments one day before the regents are set to vote on the nomination of U.S Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano as Yudof's successor. Napolitano is scheduled to attend Thursday's Board of Regents meeting.
Yudof wove the theme of finding balance throughout his talk. He quoted liberally from former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who, during his final days in office said that there will always be crises, but good leaders must avoid impulsive and costly action seen as "the miraculous solution to all current difficulties."
The "critical yet never-ending task before any UC president is to balance what Eisenhower called the 'actions of the moment' against those of the future, all while accommodating progress," Yudof said. "Eisenhower calls this 'good judgment'—I call it 'reflective evolution.'"


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The Large Leaved Lime tree, Tilia platyphyllos, is a large, vigorous native plant which is often used in city parks or roadsides. It responds well to regular pruning and it is very pollution tolerant.
Large Leaved Limes are not suitable for a clipped hedge.
It can be grown as a screening or roadside tree up to about 35 metres high. It is a good, tall windbreak tree.
You can also buy the red-twigged lime, Tilia platyphyllos Rubra, from our nursery in large standard sizes.
Browse all of our other varieties of Lime / Linden trees for sale.
Large Leaved Lime saplings are only delivered bareroot, during winter (Nov-March).
All of our young trees and shrubs are measured by their height in centimetres above the ground (the roots aren't measured).
General description of Tilia platyphyllos:
Common Names: Large Leaved lime / linden, Broad leaf lime / linden.
This tree has small, honey scented flowers in early summer, before most other lime trees, which are great for bees. The aphids that live on this sap-rich tree will make a sticky mess on a car parked underneath the canopy, but they also provide food for other bugs and many birds. A wide range of caterpillars also like this tree. It has large, heart shaped dark green leaved leaves.
Mature trees can become very big when planted in the open, spreading into a 25 metre wide, upright dome of intricate branches and a graceful, dark trunk that ends in prominent, python like-roots. Smaller branches sweep down close to the ground, providing plenty of shade. The dark green leaves have pale bellies and are famous for being very popular with insects, including the caterpillars of many moths and butterflies; the Lime Hawk moth itself is one of Britain's most common large moths.
History & uses of Tilia platyphyllos
This tree and the Small leaf lime, Tilia cordata, are the parents of the Common Lime tree, Tilia x europaea. The freshly burst spring leaves are edible. The young flowers can be infused into a naturally sweet tea, but be sure to only use them when they are new: older flowers can make you feel ill. The fibres of the inner bark are excellent for making into cords & ropes.


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Cobra Tall Round Sissy Bar w/Pad - 17 in. - 02-7616
- Part #: 494927
- Manufacturer Part #: 02-7616
- MSRP Price: $289.95
- Our Price: $260.96
$28.99 (10%)
Overview of Cobra Tall Round Sissy Bar w/Pad - 17 in. - 02-7616
- Give your passenger an extra measure of comfort with this essential accessory
- Made from round steel with heavy-duty mount brackets (included), they're built to last for the long haul
- Choice of tall or short versions
- Vinyl pads included; replacement pads available separately
- Cobra backrest insert available separately
- Rack not included
- Made in the U.S.A.
Included Items:
(1) Sissy bar w/pad
(2) Brackets
(4) Thick washers
(4) 10 x 50 buttonhead bolts
(4) 8 x 20 button head bolts
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|Backrest w/Pad
|10.5 lbs
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|17 in.
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Fitment for Cobra Tall Round Sissy Bar w/Pad - 17 in. - 02-7616
Part 494927 fits the following machines
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Reviews for Cobra Tall Round Sissy Bar w/Pad - 17 in. - 02-7616
Not bad at all
purchased this sissy bar for my wife and it was money well spent!!! shes a little taller at 5'8'' but the pad comes up just above the center of her back which she says is perfect. First day using it we rode about 75 miles and she was all smiles and no complaints of back pain like before. The install took me only about 15 minutes on a 2006 vtx 1300r. looks beautiful on the bike too.. good job on the fast shipping and product. Never a let down with dennis kirk in the 6 yrs I been ordering from them from a rocket to a crusier.... great job again!!!I would recommend this item to a friend.
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Perfect, with one exception...
Great product, received on time. The wife loves the back support and it matches our Mustang seat almost perfectly. My only complaint is that it came without the four bolts that secure the bar to the brackets. They are listed on the parts list, but somehow were overlooked in my shipment. But, I am trusting that DK will take care of me as they always have.I would recommend this item to a friend.
5 star product
Product arrived as promised,install took a little longer as I had saddlebags & hoped the bolts supplied would be long enough. Ran all bolts through their respective parts before install as some reviews had threading problems mentioned, I had none, and assembly went smoothly. Very happy will still be back for more purchases. JohnI would recommend this item to a friend.
This sissy bar is far from being "sissy"
We just received and installed the tall round sissy bar from Dennis Kirk for our 2007 Honda VTX1300R. The side bars leading up to the pad are solid steel and definitely heavy duty. The pad is large with a nice contour shape with well designed stitching. In addition, we ordered the luggage rack which was a perfect match and fit with the sissy bar. The installation was quick and easy. We are 110% satisfied and will be ordering more bike accessories from Dennis Kirk to enhance our bike riding experience!!I would recommend this item to a friend.
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The quality of the backrest was nice and fit my V2K great. Also a better option than the short bar of the same style that cobra offers. Wife loves it.I would recommend this item to a friend.
This is an excellent addition to my bike. The wife loves to ride now that she has some back support. Had a little trouble with the install, but once it was lined up it fit like it was meant to be there.I would recommend this item to a friend.
I love this sissy bar!! It's soooo much better than the stock back rest on our 2004 Honda Shadow Sabre. We got our bike in late January and put up with the stock seat and back rest much too long!! We finally ordered a Mustang seat and this sissy bar and I love them both! I highly recommend this sissy bar!! Especially the tall one!! I'm short...only 5 ft. and it's not too tall for me!! It's just right!! I think shorter ones would be too short!I would recommend this item to a friend.
My Fiance & I just received this sissy bar with his new pipes yesterday. We have a 2007 VT1100C2 Honda Sabre. This is the most comfortable and durable backrest I have ever seen. It is a little expensive, but you definitely get what you paid for! Wider Pad! SO Comfortable. Super easy installation. Anyone considering purchasing a Sissy Bar, DO NOT Get a mini or short one, waste of time. I Couldn't be any happier, I wish my chair at work was this comfortable :)I would recommend this item to a friend.
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Welcome to Conferences and Events at the Ascot Park Hotel, the largest and most comprehensive functions facility in Southland, New Zealand.
At the Ascot Park Hotel we pride ourselves on the scale and flexibility of our venue. Our eight dedicated conference rooms can be host to anything, whether it be a simple meeting, a wedding or large conference. Our facilities allow us to complement your event with displays in the foyer, meals in Emberz Restaurant or even marquees in our large sheltered carpark area and the following facilities are provided on site
Let our helpful and experienced conference team plan your conference or event from start to finish tailored to meet your every need!
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Nerf Shoot to Snooze alarm clock
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|Nerf Shoot to Snooze alarm clock
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|Alarm clock
|3.7" x 3.6" x 3.5"[1]
|5 oz. (141 g)[1]
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The Nerf Shoot to Snooze alarm clock is a Nerf branded alarm clock. This requires four AA batteries and an additional two AG13 batteries.
It comes packaged with the alarm clock, 2x AG13s and instructions.
Unlike normal digital alarm clocks, this one allows users to shoot it without causing damage to it. There is a target for users to aim for when the standard melody alarm goes off. When the alarm goes off, a green backlight turns on. There is a snooze feature on the clock.
The LCD display features a 12/24 hour clock, date, and temperature.
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- Nerf Shoot to Snooze alarm clock on Gadget Grotto
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Unlocking the Key to Deep Sleep
By Sarah Fenske
Making the Ferguson Commission Matter
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"It's a myth that if you learn manners, you must be a snob," says Patricia Tice, a former student of Everding and now the proprietor of Etiquette Iowa in West Des Moines. "If we all have a certain code of conduct and follow it the best we can, we get along better."
"The idea that people can behave naturally, without resorting to an artificial code tacitly agreed upon by their society, is as silly as the idea that they can communicate by a spoken language without commonly accepted semantic and grammatical rules," wrote Judith Martin, better known as Miss Manners, in her book-length essay Common Courtesy.
"For if everyone improvises his own manners," she continued, "no one will understand the meaning of anyone else's behavior, and the result will be social chaos and the end of civilization, or about what we have now."
In other words, Everding explains, "everyone wants to make their own rules. It's easier to say, 'Don't do it.'"
"Manners are about making other people comfortable, about putting others first," says Melenie Broyles, owner of Etiquette Saint Louis and Tice's business partner. (Their company, Manners Incorporated, also runs classes and seminars in Chicago and Kansas City.) "My bywords are kindness, courtesy and respect. I'm better than no one and as good as anyone."
Even Everding has been known to relax her standards of good manners. "Someone once said to me, 'Thanksgiving at your house must be so elegant!' Really, it's a lot of loud Italians banging on glasses." (Everding considers glass-clinking the most detestable of social customs. "You break so much good crystal that way!")
Tice, who has studied behavioral science, believes manners extend beyond simple hospitality. "Everyone has an innate need to belong to something," she says. "If you know how to act, you belong, and that boosts your self-esteem. If people learn manners, they're more comfortable in social situations. When people get dressed up, they feel better, they stand taller and straighter, they're proud of who they are — as well they should be. It's an amazing thing."
Tice does confess that she adheres to etiquette rules more staunchly than most. "I am an anachronism. I'm almost too cosmopolitan for people in Iowa. I wear gloves every day."
"If you start to shake hands with someone who has lost an arm, shake his other hand. If he has lost both arms, shake the tip of his artificial hand (be quick and unembarrassed about it)." — The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette
An etiquette expert is never stumped. Seated at a table in the Coffee Cartel in the Central West End, Melenie Broyles prepares to face down a battery of questions. She's dressed casually, in a button-down shirt and capri pants, but her long blond hair is carefully coiffed, her face is fully made up and her flip-flops are monogrammed.
What is the proper behavior at a place, say Busch Stadium, that isn't known for its etiquette?
"You half-stand when other people need to get past you and face forward. You can throw peanut shells on the ground, but throw away big things. Remember to be considerate of the people who have to clean up. During a big play, don't talk loudly enough to be disturbing to others. Don't badmouth the other team or heckle. I'm also not a big fan of booing."
What if the Cubs are in town?
"We're not even going to go there."
How do you deal with a drunken person who is shouting obscenities at you?
"You can't deal with drunks. You can't reason with them. The best thing to do would be to remove yourself from the situation. It's not going to end well. Their inhibitions have dropped, and they have nothing to lose. They feel invincible."
What do you do in a traffic jam when someone cuts you off?
"You can't correct people if you don't have contact with them. Give the other driver the benefit of the doubt. Acknowledge the kindness of others, like when they let you into traffic. People always have this need to be right, especially in traffic."
Is discussion of politics still verboten?
"The election year does make this difficult, with the never-ending media coverage, and it's not going to stop. You don't want to pretend to be ignorant, because you'll sound like an idiot. Just say you're leaning a certain way, but that you see the good and bad on both sides. Respect other people's opinions without getting hostile."
How much cologne is too much?
"You should only be able to smell someone's fragrance if you're close enough to hug them."
Why shouldn't men wear socks with sandals?
"Socks keep your feet warm. Sandals keep your feet cool. Be a man and make up your mind." (Broyles answered this very question the same way on a radio show. Former WVRV (101.1 FM) DJ Cornbread was so impressed by her response that he dubbed her the "Rock & Roll Etiquette Chick").
Etiquette experts don't view themselves as the guardians of civilization. They just know more about the social rules that perplex everyone else, and they enjoy passing that knowledge along. "It's never been a job for me," says Maria Everding. "It's a passion."
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20 Athletes Who Have Been In Way Too Many Commercials
20 Athletes Who Have Been In Too Many Commercials
For years, professional athletes have been becoming more visible in the public eye. From "Mean" Joe Green's old jersey commercial, to Peyton Manning starring in a plethora of commercials for Papa John's pizza, these athletes are far from embarrassed being in front of the camera.
In fact, many of those players earn almost as much money from endorsement deals as they do playing their own respective sports. For many athletes, it is the thing that allows them to have money in their pocket after their careers are over as well. For example, Manning, who makes $18 million annually playing in the NFL, makes another $13 million a year in endorsement deals. A lot of his money has come from his countless Oreo cookie and Papa John's pizza commercials.
As you can see, it is clearly a very lucrative option for athletes to represent major companies. With that said, there should still be a happy medium when it comes to how many commercials someone is in, or how many endorsement deals they should sign on for.
The following list of players are guys that have gone overboard when it comes to TV commercials either right now or in the past. If you disagree with any of the names that I am about to discuss in this slideshow, I would strongly encourage you to express your opinion in the "comments" section down below.
20. Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton's impressive power bat has helped him rack up quite a few endorsement deals with some major companies. Hamilton endorses ESPN, Old Spice, and Majestic Apparel and has appeared in commercials for all of them. If he can recapture his 2012 glory, those endorsements should increase in number in the future as well.
19. Eli Manning
Eli Manning is another example of a player who used to make a ton of commercials, but now that his play has declined, he has backed off considerably in the last year or so. Between the Oreo commercials he starred in with his brother Peyton, his Citizen Eco-Drive Watch commercials and his most recent rap commercial with his brother, he has had no shortage of commercial appearances in his career.
18. Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard is another athlete who has taken advantage of his popularity on the court to appear in several television commercials. He has done commercials for McDonald's, Adidas, Vitamin Water, and ESPN among others.
17. Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis, whatever you may think of him as a human being, has gotten a pretty good gig as an analyst and endorses several products now that he is retired from football. He has appeared in commercials for Gatorade, Old Spice, Under Armour, Xbox One, Visa, and Madden 13.
16. Robert Griffin III
Although Robert Griffin III is relatively new to life in professional football, that does not mean that he hasn't been in tons of commercials. Since entering the league just two years ago, he has starred in commercials for Gatorade, Adidas, Subway, and Nissan. As he goes further into his career, his number of sponsors and commercials should increase even more.
15. Michael Jordan
Although Michael Jordan has been retired from basketball, he is a guy who has been very busy on the commercial front. He is best known outside of basketball for his numerous Hanes underwear commercials in the last few years. Making those commercials has allowed him to stay in good shape financially in the years after his playing career.
14. Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols has been in many different commercials as well. He has been in high-profile commercials for MLB Extra Innings and ESPN, the one of note being the "Machine" commercial. When he left the St. Louis Cardinals, the commercials have seemingly stopped, but he made quite a lot of noise on the ad front when he was a Cardinals player.
13. Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter is no stranger to the commercial game. The aging New York Yankees captain has appeared in commercials for ESPN, Gillette, Gatorade, Skippy, Visa, and has even done TV promotions for Major League Baseball.
12. Chris Paul
Chris Paul has started to increase his exposure on the television screen lately as well. In the past few years, he has appeared in commercials for Right Guard and State Farm Insurance. As his legacy on the court continues to grow, he will more than likely increase the amount of commercials he stars in as well.
11. Shaquille O' Neal
Shaquille O' Neal has appeared in many commercials, both as a player and as an analyst. He has starred in commercials for Reebok, Buick, IcyHot, and Nestle Crunch, among others.
10. Dwayne Wade
Dwayne Wade is another star athlete that has made the most of his stardom on the basketball court. Throughout his career, Wade has appeared in television ads for Dove's Men+Care campaign, T-Mobile, Converse, and Gatorade.
9. Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps has risen to a perennial gold medalist and an endorsement king rather quickly. Phelps has starred in commercials for Subway, RadioShack, Rosetta Stone, Guitar Hero, Speedo FS-Pro, and more.
8. Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez may be the most hated player in all of baseball at the moment, but that does not mean that his bank account has suffered as a result. Throughout his career, A-Rod has appeared in commercials for Armour Hot Dog, SpeedStick, RadioShack, Nike, Pepsi, and more.
7. Blake Griffin
Blake Griffin is yet another superstar who has cashed in for his ability on the basketball court to become an advertising giant. Griffin has appeared in commercials for Foot Locker, Kia Optima, Gamefly, Subway, ESPN, Red Bull, and Air Jordan.
6. LeBron James
LeBron James is another guy who has been in far too many commercials since coming into the NBA. He is very well known for his Nike commercials and his "What can I do?" commercial after his decision to play for the Miami Heat in particular. LeBron does not care how many people dislike his constant appearances in commercials though, as he continues to a earn a large sum of money from them.
5. Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is another person who has taken advantage of the spotlight and has used it to gain wealth. However, after years of GoDaddy commercials being jammed down sports fans' throats, the commercials have since become somewhat old and stale. She still continues to profit from them though, which is all that matters to GoDaddy and Patrick herself.
4. Tiger Woods
While Tiger Woods has not made nearly as many commercials since losing several sponsors in his 2009 scandal, he made a ridiculous amount of them before that scandal was made public. He had made a seemingly endless number of commercials for Accenture, Nike and Buick among others.
3. Troy Polamalu
Although Troy Polamalu hasn't been in as many commercials as of late, every time you would turn on the TV a year or so ago, you would see his commercials for Old Spice and Head and Shoulders. Needless to say, Polamalu has made himself quite a living capitalizing on his legendary long hair and his ability on the football field.
2. Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers has also driven many fans up the wall with his constant commercial appearances. The words Discount Double Check will always be engraved in our heads as the commercial that Rodgers is in, which is exactly what State Farm and Rodgers both want.
1. Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning has been in countless commercials and is still going strong with them today. From Oreo commercials to Papa Johns, to a rap commercial with his brother Eli, Manning is driving many fans crazy by constantly appearing on their television screens. For him though, he is laughing all the way to the bank.
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Seafood and Miso Sour Soup
Sinigang sa Miso is a popular sour soup dish in the Philippines. It is not about the fish or meat that goes in it but its distinctive sour taste. The most common souring agent is usually tamarind though I don't mind using lemon or guava. A week ago, I cooked sinigang na hipon sa miso (prawn in sour soup with miso) and my kid loves it. No surprise there as he loves all kinds of soup – creamy, hearty, savory, you name it. And so when I bought half a kilo of fresh marinara mix yesterday, I was actually thinking of spaghetti marinara. I decided to cook it differently when I found fresh-looking, tender and well-shaped okra.
A long list of vegetables could be used with sinigang such as mustard leaves, gabi (taro), string beans, okra, kangkong (river spinach), tomatoes, radish, even green chili for added zing, but I concentrated on okra. As a kid I hated this slimy vegetable but not anymore. I want the kiddo to like it, too, and so I concocted this Seafood and Miso Sour Soup.
1/2 kilo Fresh marinara mix (a mixture of shrimp, squid rings, chunks of salmon and white fish, and mussels)
2 tbsp Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 onion, sliced thinly
2 to 3 tamarind, washed
3 tbsp of white miso
Patis (fish sauce)
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a deep saucepan. Saute onion until soft. Add miso and cook for a minute. Pour about 3 cups of water (preferably rice water) and bring to boil. Add tamarind and simmer until the pods are tender. Scoop them out and mash through a sieve over the same saucepan of boiling water; the tamarind juice blending with the broth. Discard all solids. Add patis, throw in okra and bring to boil. Scoop out okra when cooked and transfer to a serving bowl.
Add in the marinara mixture and cook on high heat for a minute or two. Serve immediately.
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I am totally smitten byt his post!! I love sinigang sa miso and making one with different seafood is such a unique idea!! d
I'm totally salivating on this post. A miso sour soup sounds delicious, basta may okra at seafood, this is good for my lunch!
"yummy" us my anti-spam word. Perfect!
did you cook this here in NZ? where did you get the sampalok? sarap!
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Loop, spin and roll your F-4 Phantom as you try to survive the dogfight and make it safely back to the aircraft carrier. The heart pounding air battle is just one of the thrills waiting for you at the military ship tours in San Diego. If simulator battles don't entice you, try touring an active duty warship and discovering how the crew lives. You may spend the day touring multiple military ships.
Board an Aircraft Carrier
For a taste of life on an aircraft carrier, spend a day aboard the USS Midway. The carrier, one of the longest serving ships in the Navy, performed military operations around the world from 1945 to 1992. The ship is now permanently docked in San Diego with a new mission as a naval museum. Explore the Midway at your leisure with one of the self-guided audio tours. If you prefer the guidance of a host, join a one-hour, docent-led ship tour.
The family-friendly museum offers a little something for everyone. For the history buff, interactive exhibits and docents' stories of serving aboard the carrier bring the museum to life. If you are looking for action, try the Ejection Seat Theater or one of the ship's flight simulators. Challenge your friends to aerial combat in the Strike Fighter simulator. Experience the thrill of carrier launches and landings in the Mach Combat simulator. If you are looking for something a little tamer, take in the panoramic view of the harbor from the Midway's flight deck.
USS Midway Museum 910 North Harbor Dr. San Diego, California, 92101 619-544-9600 midway.org
Visit a Navy Base
To see working military ships, visit Naval Station San Diego. The base offers prearranged ship tours to the public for groups of 10 or more people. Individual tours are not available. The type of ship you will tour depends on the ships in port and security restrictions at the time of your visit. To arrange for a tour, contact the Naval Surface Forces Public Affairs office from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call at least one month before your visit for the best chance of arranging a tour.
Naval Station San Diego 3455 Senn Rd. San Diego, CA 92136-5190 619-437-2735
Join the Party
If you want to tour military ships and party with the Navy, visit San Diego during Fleet Week. The event--which is usually held in late September--includes a bay side festival and the Miramar Air Show, featuring the Navy's flight demonstration squadron the Blue Angels. Fleet Week also includes the Coronado Speed Festival, where vintage cars race around a specially built track on the Naval Air Station North Island base. During the celebration, the Navy opens up its ships for public tours. The ships on display change each year, but the tours usually include a destroyer or cruiser and an amphibious ship. Many of the events are free and do not require tickets, but everyone 16 or older must have a valid government-issued identification to enter the naval base.
Fleet Week Headquarters 5330 Napa St. San Diego, CA 92110 619-858-1545 fleetweeksandiego.org/index.shtml
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The Pentax Q10 is the second in the Q series of compact system cameras (CSCs) that offer the flexibility of interchangeable lenses with a camera that is no bigger or heavier than many high-end compact cameras.
Although the Pentax Q10 is largely based on the Pentax Q, the new model boasts several improvements to the performance and operation of the camera. The same reduced size Q-mount has been used, along with the relatively small 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor format that produces a crop factor of 5.5x.
Paired with a 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 standard zoom, the camera is priced at £379.99/US$529.99 (around AU$579), which is considerably cheaper than the launch price of its predecessor.
For a camera with such diminutive dimensions, it is packed with technology. Pentax has managed to shoehorn a wide range of features into a camera body weighing 200g (7oz).
Images are captured by a 12.4 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, which provides ISO sensitivities up to ISO 6400 for shooting in low light conditions.
In order to tame blur caused by camera shake when shooting at longer shutter speeds, Pentax has equipped the Q10 with its Shake Reduction (SR) system. This works by moving the CMOS sensor to compensate for any movement caused by the user.
Creative effects can be controlled directly via the dial placed on the front of the camera body. Four different image effects can be accessed quickly by simply turning the dial, and further settings can be assigned to the dial via the menu.
An automatic HDR mode is also available for taking pictures of high contrast scenes. This mode uses the camera's ability to take images at up to five frames per second, taking images at different exposure settings and merging them into one automatically.
A Bokeh Control feature is also included, which goes some way towards overcoming the creative limitations of the small sensor format. This feature enables you to simulate out of focus backgrounds, making it easier to isolate a subject from a busy background.
A small pop-up flash is provided, which can be fired whether the articulated arm is extended or not. Having the flash further from the optical axis with the arm extended should reduce the chances of red-eye spoiling images of people taken in low light conditions. A standard ISO hot shoe opens up various creative possibilities as various flash accessories can be used with the camera, as well as dedicated Pentax flashguns.
Despite having such a compact body, the Pentax Q10 is equipped with a large 3-inch screen, that has a resolution of 460,000 dots. The screen is bright, clear and has a good anti-reflective coating applied to it, making it easy enough to see, even in bright sunlight.
There is no optical or electronic viewfinder available as an alternative to the screen. When composing images, the screen applies a sharpening filter to the image to make it easier to see what is in focus. Although this is useful at times, harsh halos can be seen around high contrast edges, which can be a little distracting and can make judging exposure on the screen difficult at times.
There is an emphasis on ease of use with the design of the Pentax Q10. Automatic scene selection is available to make shooting in a wide range of conditions a little more straightforward for novice photographers.
A comprehensive range of preset automatic scene programs are also included. More advanced photographers will appreciate the inclusion of full manual control, along with a wide range of metering and focusing options.
Video clips can be recorded in Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution at 30 frames per second. A good balance between quality and file size can be obtained, since the Pentax Q10 records HD video in the latest H.264 format, which promises to provide similar quality to older recording formats, such as DivX, at roughly half the bitrate.
This should enable you to record more video on the same capacity of card, with little noticeable difference in quality when compared to older video formats.
Still images can be recorded with three levels of JPEG compression, and raw files are stored in the popular, open DNG format.
A K-mount lens adaptor has recently been added to the Pentax Q system, which will enable legacy lenses to be used with the Q or Q10 cameras. This accessory may be of particular interest to those who already own a collection of Pentax lenses, although the 5.5x crop factor may reduce the suitability of many lenses for day-to-day shooting.
Build quality and handling
Unlike the previous Pentax Q model, high quality plastics have been used for much of the construction of the Pentax Q10's body, rather than magnesium alloy. Even so, it feels very solidly put together, and soft rubberised grips help to provide a firm grip.
The only weak point in the design is the articulated arm that raises the flash, although it should still be sturdy enough to give many years of service, if treated with care.
No sealing against dust or moisture is provided, although Pentax has equipped the compact system camera with a supersonic dust filter, which aims to shake dust particles from the sensor surface to prevent images being spoiled by particles accumulating in the optical path.
A dial on top of the camera provides you with access to creative manual exposure modes (P, A, S and M), as well as automatic exposure programs and the Bokeh control feature.
Video recording is also accessed via this dial, since there's no dedicated video recording button provided. Those who dip in and out of video recording may find this design a little frustrating when compared to some other cameras.
Another dial is provided for controlling other features such as exposure compensation, and for quick navigation of some menu items.
Because the camera is very small in stature, and the rear is dominated by a large 3-inch LCD screen, there isn't much space left for the controls on the rear.
Although the controls are well raised from the surface of the camera body, those with less than dainty digits may find it difficult to avoid pressing more than one button at once without exercising a little extra care.
Metering and autofocus performance on the Pentax Q10 are both much improved compared to the previous model, but even so, contrasty scenes may still require compensation to achieve well exposed images when using segment metering.
Spot and Centre-Weighted metering options are also included. The exposure compensation range may be quite limiting for some, only enabling you to make adjustments of two stops above or below the metered value.
Auto white balance performs well in a wide variety of lighting conditions, leaving just enough of a colour cast to retain the atmosphere of the scene. Rather strangely, when shooting under some fluorescent lighting a strong green cast can be seen, but this is an isolated phenomenon that should rarely affect images.
Using such a small sensor poses several design challenges, which Pentax has attempted to overcome by using Backlit CMOS sensor technology.
Images taken at the base sensitivity of ISO 100 are crisp and full of detail, although a little luminance noise can be seen on close inspection. At higher sensitivities, the Pentax Q10 performs well in the lab, but quite severe softening of fine details can be seen in real world images, leading to a smudgy or even blotchy-looking appearance.
Images taken at sensitivities up to ISO 400 show no significant signs of noise and fine details are reasonably well defined. Increase this to ISO 800 and a combination of luminance noise and softening of fine details begin to appear on close inspection.
By ISO 1600, images are noticeably softened due to the heavy-handed nature of the noise reduction system, although images taken at this and higher ISO settings should still be fine for sharing at low resolutions on the web.
At the highest sensitivity, very little fine detail remains, although the control over chroma noise throughout the sensitivity range is quite impressive. This performance is in line with compact cameras using similar sized backlit CMOS sensor technology, but falls way short of the high ISO capabilities of cameras equipped with larger sensors.
Dynamic range also seems quite limited in real world images, with small areas where highlights have blown being held back by the Pentax Q10's processing engine even though they may contain no detail. This can lead to a slightly unnatural appearance in some images with extreme contrast.
The Auto HDR feature isn't really the answer either, since images have a very unnatural appearance, with bright halos around high-contrast edges.
Autofocus is reasonably quick with the standard 5-15mm zoom lens, performing especially well at the wide angle setting. Although focusing speeds are noticeably quicker than the previous model, there is still quite a delay between attempting focus and achieving it.
This is especially apparent when shooting moving subjects. An AF assist lamp helps with focusing in low light, resulting in reasonable low-light focusing performance, although the brightness of the lamp can occasionally be distracting, leading to squinted eyes in portraits.
Image quality and resolution
As part of our image quality testing for the Pentax Q10, we've shot our resolution chart.
If you view our crops of the resolution chart's central section at 100% (or Actual Pixels) you will see that, for example, at ISO 100 the Pentax Q10 is capable of resolving up to around 16 (line widths per picture height x100) in its highest quality JPEG files.
For a full explanation of what our resolution charts mean, and how to read them, check out our full explanation of our camera testing resolution charts.
Examining images of the chart taken at each sensitivity setting reveals the following resolution scores in line widths per picture height x100:
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ISO 100, score: 16 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 200, score: 16 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 400, score: 16 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 800, score: 14 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 1600, score: 12 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 3200, score: 10 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 6400, score: n/a (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 100, score: 16 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 200, score: 16 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 400, score: 16 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 800, score: 14 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 1600, score: 14 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 3200, score: 12 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
ISO 6400, score: 10 (Click here to see the full resolution image)
Noise and dynamic range
We shoot a specially designed chart in carefully controlled conditions and the resulting images are analysed using DXO Analyzer software to generate the data to produce the graphs below.
A high signal to noise ratio (SNR) indicates a cleaner and better quality image.
For more more details on how to interpret our test data, check out our full explanation of our noise and dynamic range tests.
Here we compare the Pentax Q10 with the Pentax Q, Nikon 1 J2 and Canon G15.
JPEG signal to noise ratio
These results show that JPEG images from the Pentax Q10 show middling signal to noise ratio compared to the other cameras here, sitting above the original Pentax Q at lower sensitivities, before being overtaken at ISO 3200 and above, and sitting below the Canon G15 until ISO 1600 and above, where it then overtakes it. The Q10 starts off almost on a par with the Nikon 1 J2 at lower sensitivities, then shows a stronger signal to noise ratio at ISO 400, before falling behind at ISO 800 and above.
Raw signal to noise ratio
The signal to noise ratios of the TIFF images (after conversion from raw) from the Pentax Q10 start off the strongest of the group, before being overtaken by the Nikon 1 J2 and Canon G15 at ISO 400 and above. Its results plummet steadily, finishing off on a par with those from the original Pentax Q at ISO 3200 and 6400.
JPEG dynamic range
Similarly, JPEGs from the Pentax Q10 start off showing the greatest dynamic range of the group, staying ahead until ISO 800, when the Nikon 1 J2 overtakes it. The Q10 keeps losing dynamic range from there, falling behind the Canon G15 at ISO 1600 and above and falling more or less level with the Pentax Q at ISO 1600 and above.
Raw dynamic range
This chart indicates that TIFF images (after conversion from raw) from the Pentax Q10 again show the highest dynamic range at ISO 100 and 200, though by a much narrower margin. Again, its performance deteriorates at mid to higher sensitivities, falling behind the Canon G15 at ISO 400 and above, with the exception of a brief advantage at ISO 1600. The Q10 falls behind the Nikon 1 J2 at ISO 800 and above, and falls within a hair's breadth of results from the original Pentax Q at ISO 1600 and above.
Sample images
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Heavy handed noise reduction can result in a blotchy appearance at high sensitivities.
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The supplied 5-15mm lens has a closest focus distance of 30cm (1ft).
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Low light ability is on a par with similar advanced compact cameras, but not up to the standards set by other CSCs.
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Built in shake reduction enables you to take sharp hand-held images at lower shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible.
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The automatic HDR feature can result in unnatural-looking images with bright halos around contrasty edges.
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Although the Pentax Q10 performs well in the lab, dynamic range is limited in real world images, and the roll over into burnt out highlights can look unnatural in certain circumstances.
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Image quality is good with bright, even lighting.
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Auto white balance performs well, retaining enough of a colour cast to keep the atmosphere of a scene.
Sensitivity and noise images
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The Pentax Q10, like its predecessor, is quite an interesting camera. With it being no bigger than many other advanced compact cameras, yet able to accept interchangeable lenses, it fills the gap between traditional advanced compact digital cameras and larger mirrorless camera systems well.
The price is reasonable too. At £379.99/US$529.99 (around AU$579) with the standard 5-15mm lens, it's competitively priced when compared to rivals, such as Canon's PowerShot S110.
The inclusion of a Pentax K-mount adaptor into the Q-series system is an added bonus for those with an existing collection of Pentax lenses, although the 5.5x crop factor will need to be taken into account.
However, those in pursuit of the best image quality for their money, while retaining the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, may be better served by a mirrorless camera with a larger sensor, such as the similarly priced Sony NEX-F3 or Panasonic Lumix GF5.
Although the Pentax Q10 performs well in lab tests, its shortcomings can be seen in real world images. Heavy-handed noise reduction can result in fine detail being lost at high sensitivities, and blown highlights can have an unnatural appearance as the camera struggles to capture detail in these areas.
We liked
The Pentax Q10 holds its own well against high-end compact cameras. It is well built, offers plenty of features and is reasonably priced too. As the Q-series lens lineup is growing, and a K-mount lens adaptor is available, having the flexibility of interchangeable lenses is a definite bonus.
We disliked
Real world image quality isn't up to that of similarly priced mirrorless cameras sporting larger sensors. Heavy-handed noise reduction can blur fine detail, and the output from the automatic HDR mode can look very unnatural.
Final verdict
When compared to advanced compact cameras, the Pentax Q10 has a lot going for it. Image quality falls short of cameras equipped with a larger sensor. This camera is better suited to those who value compactness above all else.
Those looking for a quirky alternative to the current crop of compact system cameras, with portability being their main concern, may be well served by the Pentax Q10, so long as you're well aware of its strengths, and its weaknesses.
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The mood at in the Williams camp is completely different compared to the same time last year, according to their Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas, as he prepares for his second campaign in Formula 1 with the British team.
Having slipped to ninth of the eleven teams in last year's Constructors' standings, former multiple title winner Williams has invested heavily for 2014 and now features highly-respected names like Pat Symonds, Felipe Massa, incoming sponsor Martini and Mercedes power.
Insiders believe thatthe new FW36 appeared reliable and competitive at the recent Jerez test, and according to Bottas, the Grove based team is in high spirits heading into the second test this week in Bahrain.
"It's a good feeling to see that your team is in such good spirits," he told the Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat. "The feeling now compared to this time a year ago is in a completely different category."
"Now the spirit is really high, especially when all the major departments have new staff on duty. They've come from a variety of top teams like Red Bull, Lotus and Mercedes, so our experience has increased."
"Things have gotten better since Pat Symonds came in – he put things on a better basis and hopefully it will show with the performance of our car as soon as possible," said Bottas.
Bottas also sounded delighted with Williams' new engine partner, with the team having switched from the now-troubled supplier Renault over the winter.
"From what I could see at the Jerez test, I'm happy that we chose Mercedes," he said.
There are fears, however, that the new and highly complex 'Power Unit' technology, and the severe fuel limitations, will detract this year from the actual driving.
"The fastest driver will not win this year," Toro Rosso engineer Xevi Pujolar told Spain's El Confidencial. "Now [the winner] will be the one who is fastest in the most efficient way."
Bottas agrees that technology will play a much bigger role in 2014, but: "Driving skills will still be the most important thing." (GMM)
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