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Peacock CafeRead Morefacet: Main type: Traditional locale: en_US title: Peacock Cafe facet_type_id: 285c4b30-5f37-1032-91ff-ad1bfcc9e0fd html_text: |- Tucked near the shady promenades of Georgetown's Prospect St., the Peacock Cafe is a restful gem just steps from M St.'s bustling shops. There, Chef Maziar Farivar—a three-time invitee to the prestigious James Beard House in New York City—blends elegant, contemporary food from America and abroad with a laid-back atmosphere that attracts the full spectrum of Georgetown crowds, from brunching families to big-name politicians. (Bill and Hillary Clinton have even been spotted there by the Washington Post's Reliable Source.) In a dining room decorated with large, colorful modern art, these varied visitors peruse a menu of American fare, much of which incorporates sustainable ingredients such as organic chicken and hormone-free beef. Pasture-raised and grass-fed rib-eye steak arrives in a cloud of Peacock's signature fries, which BlackBook describes as "dangerously delicious." And pistachio-crusted cod benefits from a tangy and sweet sauce of dried fruits and almonds. Diners can quench thirsts with a fresh-squeezed elixir from the juice bar, or select a pairing from an extensive wine list that, like the coatroom at a genie convention, contains dozens and dozens of bottles. When he's not wowing crowds with his delicate preparations, Chef Farivar busies himself by burnishing America's image abroad as a part of the State Department's new Diplomatic Culinary Partnership. As an affiliate of the American Chef Corps, Farivar joins culinary luminaries including Rick Bayless, Jose Andrés, and Ming Tsai on a mission to share the flavors that define America with mouths around the world.3251 Prospect St. NWWashington, DC US
The Greene Turtle - DCRead MoreTo get a sense of The Greene Turtle's commitment to the neighborhood, one need only sit at the bar and look up. Dozens of mugs hang above the counter, emblazoned with the pub's logo and a unique number—each one belongs to a recurring patron. The Mug Club awards its members with draft-beer discounts and other specials, but more importantly, it allows loyal patrons to feel as though they own small slices of the venue without tattooing their names on the bartender's arm. This sense of shared familiarity is what fuels the entire franchise, which refrains from calling its locations "restaurants" in favor of friendlier terms: gathering places, communities, havens. Many of the locations contribute more than mugs to their districts. Staff members who participate in the annual Tips for Tots program donate the entirety of one day's tips to a nearby Toys for Tots initiative, and Tuesday Funds for Friends events benefit local organizations. These efforts have been chronicled by press sources such as Food and Drink magazine, with features that liken The Greene Turtles' philanthropic generosity to the generous portions of comfort food that leave the kitchens. From cheeseburger sliders and flatbread pizzas to handmade lump-crab cakes, the offerings on the menu embrace barroom traditions along with ingenuity. The steak and chicken entrees arrive with classic sides of green beans and yukon gold mashed potatoes, whereas the eastern shore mac 'n' cheese updates a comfort staple with chopped bacon, lump crab, scallions, and Old Bay seasoning. Diners can enjoy their meals by the glow of private flat-screen TVs—there's one in every booth—or beneath one of many larger televisions broadcasting sports games throughout the venue.601 F Street NortheastWashington, DC US
Wheeling Nailers HockeyRead MoreIn 1879, a lumber baron named Thomas Barlow Walker built an extra room onto his house. He mounted his 20 favorite paintings on the room's walls and opened it to the public. This private collection transformed into a public gallery with the founding of Walker Art Center in 1927. Over the following decades, the center's staff amassed a collection focused on modern art, gathering works from Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, and Alberto Giacometti. Today, this permanent collection has expanded to encompass more than 11,000 modern and contemporary paintings, sculptures, and photographs, more than 800 film pieces, and more than 1,200 artists' books. In the whimsical multistory geometric helix of the Barnes building, seven cube-shaped galleries radiate from a central core on terrazzo floors and under lofted ceilings. Docents lead group tours through the galleries to see rotating exhibitions or play hide-and-seek with Jackson Pollock. Current exhibits have explored the contemporary still photography of Cindy Sherman, American avant-garde film from 1960 to 1973, and prints, paintings, and sculptures produced after 1989. Designed as a contemporary twist on old European opera houses, the center's McGuire Theater draws visitors into its intimate space for live dance, theater, and music performances as well as performance art. Museum exhibits and events also spill outside to a central square and the four quadrants, bordered by granite and evergreen hedges, of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. As visitors walk across its lawns, they can glimpse iconic modern sculptures, cross a 375-foot steel-and-wood footbridge, or watch staff teach plants to paint in the Cowles Conservatory.1639 R Street NWWashington, District of Columbia US
The Wedding SalonRead MoreWhere can future brides and grooms sample a piece of Sylvia Weinstock cake, admire the latest Vera Wang couture wedding gown, and get Bobbi Brown beauty tips, all under one roof? At venues from Los Angeles to New York, where Wedding Salon founder, Tatiana Byron, has organized a one-day luxury wedding showcase boasting some of the top vendors in the industry, introducing big-day ideas from top area vendors such as The Registry at Bloomingdale's, AMResorts, Lancome at Bergdorf Goodman, The Container Store, Magnolia Photo Booth, and celebrity wedding experts. Each event is designed to make attendees feel like guests at a sophisticated wedding, only the fellow partygoers might be celebrity wedding planners David Tutera or Colin Cowie, or dessert connoisseurs from Carlo's Bakery —the bakery behind TLC's Cake Boss. Byron has been cultivating her all-star connections for more than a decade. After working at Turner Broadcasting System and directing sales, marketing, and production for a trade-show company, she created her own planning company, 4pm Events. Byron began coordinating parties for famous faces including Joan Rivers, Mary J. Blige, and Lionel Richie—no easy task, given the limited number of vendors willing to build dance floors on the ceiling. Byron went on to create Wedding Salon expos to give future brides a taste of celebrity-caliber elegance. She also offers educational wedding boot camps that help duos avoid hidden costs and learn tips for planning their special day. Byron's services have been highlighted in numerous media, including features in the New York Times, the New York Post, and Fortune Small Business.1177 15th Street NorthwestWashington, DC US
Mandarin Oriental, Washington DCRead MoreProperty Location A stay at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. places you in the heart of Washington, walking distance from Bureau of Engraving and Printing and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. This 5-star hotel is close to Washington Monument and Ford's Theater. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 400 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Relax and take in city views from the privacy of your room. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, with wired and wireless Internet access available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature handheld showerheads and makeup/shaving mirrors. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features include a concierge desk, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Dining Enjoy a meal at a restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. At the end of the day, relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and business services. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 15000 square feet (1394 square meters) of space consisting of conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, and a ballroom. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge, and parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.1330 Maryland Avenue SouthwestWashington, DC US
Tonic RestaurantRead MoreQuickly ease your appetite at this laid-back American eatery — Tonic Restaurant serves sandwiches, salads and more to Washington's Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End patrons. The menu doesn't include any low-fat items, so set aside some extra calories for your visit. Whether you have something to celebrate or just need something to take the edge off, the drink menu at Tonic Restaurant won't disappoint. Bring your whole brood to Tonic Restaurant, where families can dig in to tasty and kid-friendly fare together. Perfect for after-work outings, Tonic Restaurant's happy hour is hard to beat. Bigger groups gravitate toward Tonic Restaurant, which offers a private section for your next get-together or celebration. At Tonic Restaurant, there's no need to confine your meal to a traditional dining room — outdoor seating is available when the weather is warm. Wireless internet access is available for no charge at Tonic Restaurant. If you're heading to the restaurant on a Friday or Saturday, don't get stuck in line with the rest of the crowds — reservations are accepted. No need to dress up for a trip to Tonic Restaurant — the casual restaurant encourages laid-back attire. If you're in a hurry, place an order for pickup instead. Tonic Restaurant can also cater your next party; call today for details. Drivers can find a space for their wheels on the street when dining at the restaurant's G Street Northwest business. Hop on public transit if driving's not your speed; accessible stops include Foggy Bottom Metro (Blue, Orange) and Farragut West Metro (Blue, Orange). A typical meal at Tonic Restaurant will set you back less than $30. Reviewers rave about the dinner menu at the restaurant, though breakfast and lunch are also served.2036 G Street NorthwestWashington, DC US


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Most Eligible Dallas Season 1, Episode 7 Sneak Peek: Matt Asks Courtney Out!
It looks like Matt Nordgren and Courtney Kerr's "unique" relationship might finally reach a turning point on Most Eligible Dallas Season 1, Episode 7. It turns out Courtney's hot South Africa boy is headed home to Africa for six weeks, and meanwhile, Matt is still in denial about being in any sort of relationship with poor Neill. So, despite not really being single, they both basically see themselves as, well, single.
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An X-ray of the arteries and veins to detect blockage or narrowing of the vessels. In many cases, the interventional radiologist can treat the blockages, such as those occurring in the arteries in the legs or kidneys, by inserting a small stent which inflates and opens the vessel. This procedure is called a balloon angioplasty.
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Posted by smn on 04/14/2012
I really wanted to like this place. It has great atmosphere, the menu looks great and the service is fantastic. Unfortunately, the burger is not that great. I didn't even finish mine. The meat tasted weird and was a bit dry. The waffle fries were way too greasy and overfried. The sweet potato fries were great, so was the coleslaw. But that wasn't really why I was going there. Won't be back. Sorry.
Posted by Burger Fan on 01/26/2012
The place has a very nice vibe and the service was very good. When we arrived there were mostly families finishing dinner in the comfortable atmosphere, having a good time. By the time we were leaving the place started to fill up with alot of cool looking young men and women. The burger had very nice flavor. Cooked as ordered and nicely presented it was, unfortunately, very small and lukewarm. Bread/meat ratio was way off as the brioche roll it came on overpowered the little meat patty. The meat when you could find it under the bread, cheese and onion was beefy and juicy but fleeting, leaving you wanting more. I ordered bacon on mine for $1.50 and got 1 slice cut in half. The skinny fries were basically the supermarket frozen fries with the salty crunchy coating on them. The kind you get at the supermarket for $5 for two bags. Here you literally get a tin measuring cup full for $5. Their shake was a thing of beauty...the right amount of richness, sweetness and thickness, the flavor was mwah luscious, but again $11 for an average size fountain glass left me wanting more for what it cost. I will probably go again but not when I am hungry.
Posted by Anonymous on 12/18/2011
One of the best burgers I have ever have. Great service.
Posted by justamaven on 06/04/2011
Not kidding. I am a 51 yr. old gourmand. I know this is a huge statement. Their proprietary in house burger blend is spectacular. I've been here three times in the last two months with different people and everyone has been startled by how good the burgers are. (also, first class cheese choices - Great Hill blue!) To set the record straight, the burgers are always correctly cooked to order (mine and wife's rare - friends' were medium rare and medium well). The service is notably professional and great. Also, stunningly good onion rings. Shakes are way above par - many creative concoctions. I looked at some of the negative reviews here and had to comment. The staff is so warm and accommodating that I find it hard to believe you can't easily have any disappointments corrected. My companions and I have never had less than fantastic food and service here. Do not believe the nay-sayers.
Posted by anonymouse on 07/21/2010
I had the turkey burger and not the beef. It was small, dry, and the massive hard bun that sat on top added nothing but an enormous presence and dryness. The burger was about a 1/2 inch in from the bun on all sides. The menu said the turkey was from breast meat, but the dark color and gamy taste told a different story. The server was somewhat pushy and with an attitude. I've been to the other BLT venues and always felt the bills were stiff, but the food was great. Here the food was sub-prime, and my bill was $22 for a quick lunch.
Posted by DiningDeacon on 04/27/2010
I've been here quite a few times and am always happy to return. I love the blt burger and the lamb-merguez burger, which I order medium and always come just cooked through and dripping with juices. Excellent fries, and I am a fan of their cole slaw. The staff are really nice. My only complaint is the noise level.
Posted by babar on 02/16/2010
The Burgers are small, well-done and don't come with anything. They are not remarkable in taste either, so I am not sure why you would come here. Waitress was a sweetheart, but couldn't save the meal.


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Cool Name of the Week: Kent
Monday, June 17th, 2013
Have you gone to see the new Superman movie? It's definitely on my husband's to-do list, and since it stars the yummy Henry Cavill (who I absolutely adored as Henry VIII right-hand man on The Tudors), I wouldn't mind tagging along. It looks like plenty of you have seen it, since it scored a record-breaking, $125 million debut at the box office.
While Superman may be into weird-celebrity-name territory—and Kal-el, his Kryptonian name, definitely is (Nicholas Cage chose it for his son)—his Clark Kent alter ego provides us with two cool, under-the-radar choices.
Clark definitely has some measure of old-Hollywood cool, thanks both to the Man of Steel and Gone With the Wind romantic lead Clark Gable, I think Kent is a fresher choice. It's an English name that means "edge," and it's been out of the top 1,000 baby names for nearly a decade now. (It hit its prime in the 1940s-1960s.)
Kent is also the name of a county in southeastern England, making it a cool place name. It has the cowboy cool of names like Clint and Colt, but with just a touch of British panache. It's also a nice way to honor a Kenneth in your family's history, while still picking something fresher.
Kent works well with longer middle names, like Alexander, Jonathan and Weston. And since I have seen it used a few times for girls, I'd pair it with Adeline, Clementine or Martina.
What do you think of the baby name Kent? Would you take it or leave it—and does it seem like it's a girls' name or a boys'?Add a Comment
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Saturday, Feb 25
Held at Prodigy School, 5725 La Jolla Blvd.
Must call to pre-register by Feb 23 to hold a spot.
In light of recent increased criminal activity in Bird Rock, Prodigy School is offering a weekend workshop for women to learn how to better protect themselves and feel safe and confident in their neighborhood.
Led by instructor and international martial arts master John Duczakowski, this workshop will teach you simple, yet highly effective techniques to deter assailants. Some topics will include angles of attack, disarms, blocks, weapons training, and joint manipulation. Prepare for car-jackings, home invasions and assaults.
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|Chapter 5: Nārada Concludes His Teachings to Vasudeva
Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 11.5.47
ātmā vāḿ pāvitaḥ kṛṣṇe
putra-snehaḿ prakurvatoḥ
darśana — by seeing; ālińgana — embracing; ālāpaiḥ — and conversing; śayana — in taking rest; āsana — sitting; bhojanaiḥ — and eating; ātmā — the hearts; vām — of you two; pāvitaḥ — have become purified; kṛṣṇe — for Lord Kṛṣṇa; putra-sneham — the affection toward a son; prakurvatoḥ — who were manifesting.
My dear Vasudeva, you and your good wife Devakī have manifested great transcendental love for Kṛṣṇa, accepting Him as your son. Indeed, you are always seeing the Lord, embracing Him, speaking with Him, resting with Him, sitting together with Him and taking your meals with Him. By such affectionate and intimate association with the Lord, undoubtedly both of you have completely purified your hearts. In other words, you are already perfect.
The words ātmā vām pāvitaḥ in this verse are very significant. Ordinary conditioned souls are required to purify their existence by practicing the regulative principles of bhakti-yoga and learning how to offer all of their activities in the devotional service of the Lord. Such a regulative, gradual process, however, cannot be applied to those exalted souls who are personally attending the Lord as His parents, boyfriends, girl friends, advisors, sons, etc. Due to Vasudeva and Devakī's intense love for Kṛṣṇa as their son, they had already achieved the highest perfectional stage of life. Although in the previous verse Śrī Nārada Muni informed Vasudeva that he and his wife had become glorious by Kṛṣṇa's taking birth as their son, Vasudeva might have argued that other personal associates of the Lord, such as Jaya and Vijaya, had fallen down due to offending the brāhmaṇa class. Therefore, in the present verse Nārada has used the word pāvitaḥ: "You are completely purified, and therefore you are completely free from the slightest trace of discrepancy in your devotional service, due to your intense love for Kṛṣṇa."
It is understood from the commentary of Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura that Śrī Vasudeva, Kṛṣṇa's pastime father, is actually an eternally liberated nitya-siddha associate of the Personality of Godhead. Vasudeva has a spiritual body, just as Kṛṣṇa does, and he is always merged in the overwhelming ecstatic desire to serve Kṛṣṇa, his beautiful son. However, Nārada could understand that due to extreme humility, Vasudeva considered himself an ordinary human being and was feeling very anxious to receive transcendental instructions on the devotional service of the Lord. Accepting the ecstatic humility of Vasudeva, and to relieve his anxiety, Śrī Nārada Muni instructed him in the science of bhakti-yoga as one might instruct an ordinary human being. However, at the some time Nārada has revealed that actually Śrī Vasudeva and Devakī are already completely glorious by their unprecedented fortune of having Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma as their sons. Therefore, Nārada is telling Vasudeva, "My dear Vasudeva, do not in any way be discouraged or doubtful about your position. Undoubtedly you are immediately going back home, back to Godhead. And actually you and your good wife are the most fortunate persons."
In conclusion, everyone should become fortunate by fully developing his dormant love for Kṛṣṇa. Many terrible demons who opposed Kṛṣṇa eventually achieved a happy state of life by their association with Kṛṣṇa. Therefore there is no doubt about the supreme bliss achieved by the loving devotees of the Lord who day and night can only think of pleasing Kṛṣṇa.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal judge has sentenced law firm
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The 72-year-old Weiss also was ordered Monday to pay $9.7
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He pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge in April
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Authorities say the law firm made about $250 million over two
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Madison Rayne, who was released from her TNA Wrestling contract last month—she initially announced on Twitter that her contract had expired, but subsequently stated in a blog explaining her departure that she was released—posted a message on Twitter on Friday promoting next Thursday's live iMPACT! Wrestling emanating from her home state of Ohio.
"Hey CLEVELAND!… @IMPACTWRESTLING LIVE is coming your way next Thursday, 8/29!" she wrote. "Show them how crazy my fellow Buckeyes can get!!! O-H.."
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Rachel Allen's recipe for this timeless dessert is a good base for any fruit that's in season – blackberries and raspberries are particularly delicious
Method1. Preheat the oven to 180/gas 4. Butter the sides and base of a 24cm cake tin.
2. Place the biscuits into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles rough breadcrumbs. Alternatively, place them into a plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter and press down into the base of the tin. Spread the blueberries over the base and allow to chill in the fridge until needed.
3. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and the eggs together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Pour over the top of the blueberries and then bake in the oven for 40 minutes, or until pale golden and only wobbles slightly when you gently shake the tin.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for about 10-15 minutes, then run a knife around the edge to loosen it and carefully remove the cheesecake from the tin. Transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle over a few blueberries, then dust with icing sugar.
5. Cut into slices to serve. This cheesecake is best eaten when it is at room temperature.
- 75 g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
- 175 g digestive biscuits
- 175 g blueberries, plus extra for decorating
- 450 g cream cheese
- 150 g caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- icing sugar, to dust
Tips and suggestions
- You can experiment with all kinds of (dry) sweet biscuits or cookies for the base; just crush them the way you would the digestives above. Try using a chocolate biscuit base and omitting the blueberries.
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They call them crops, but they might as well be weeds.
Mr. Eli Whitney found a great way to get rid of those seeds.
Now the supply outstrips the demands and the needs.
All that makes this stuff cheaper by the bale.
Sellers get less money when they make a sale.
None of that makes any difference at all.
I am stuck picking in this field all summer until fall.
Lord, send your winged chariot down to me right away.
I am ready, willing, and able to meet my dying day.
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A method for modeling a coil spring on a suspension system in terms of derived torque and force characteristics of the spring comprising the steps of providing a force field generator for simulating the spring, securing the force field generator to the suspension system, activating the force field generator to produce forces for characterizing the spring, measuring the forces; and deriving a spring design based upon the measured forces.
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providing a physical six degree of freedom force field generator for simulating the spring;
securing the force field generator to the suspension system;
activating the force field generator to produce forces for characterizing six degree of freedom spring reaction forces;
measuring suspension characteristics; and
deriving a coil spring design specification based upon the measured characteristics.
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assembling a physical six degree of freedom mechanism having spaced apart moveable platforms and a plurality of actuable links interconnecting the platforms at corresponding joints on opposite ends of each link;
specifying a kinematics relationship between the platforms and the links;
applying the mechanism to the automobile suspension;
actuating the links to generate corresponding applied forces and torques at each joint;
measuring the applied forces and torques; and
deriving the force and torque characteristics of the coil spring to be designed based upon the kinematics relationship and the corresponding applied forces and torques at each joint.
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17. A system for modeling a coil spring on a suspension system in terms of derived torque and force characteristics of the coil spring, said system comprising:
a physical six degree of freedom force field generator for simulating the spring, wherein the force field generator is secured to the suspension system and is activated to produce forces for characterizing six degree of freedom spring reaction forces;
at least one force sensor for measuring suspension characteristics; and
a sub-system for deriving a coil spring design specification based upon the measured characteristics.
18. A system for modeling a coil spring in terms of torque and force characteristics to produce a spring design for an automobile suspension, said system comprising:
a physical six degree of freedom mechanism having spaced apart moveable platforms and a plurality of actuable links interconnecting the platforms at corresponding joints on opposite ends of each link, wherein the platforms and the links include a kinematics relationship, wherein the mechanism being applied to the automobile suspension, and wherein the links are actuated to generate corresponding applied forces and torques at each joint;
at least one force sensor for measuring the applied forces and torques; and
a sub-system for deriving the force and torque characteristics of the coil spring to be designed based upon the kinematics relationship and the corresponding applied forces and torques at each joint.
This application is related to Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/341,681, filed Dec. 18, 2001, the teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference.
The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for modeling coil springs and in particular to a method employing a force field generator on a suspension system to simulate the actual coil spring behavior so that the spring and suspension system may be tested without making actual colt springs.
Traditionally, coil springs are used for applications to exert a one-dimensional force along a given coil spring axis. However, in recent years, there has been an increasing trend in which coil springs are designed to provide forces in multi-dimensional space. Such forces may be developed by means of a pitch control spring or an offset type suspension.
Finite element analysis (FEA) (sometimes referred to as Finite Element Modeling (FEM)) is a well-known tool for designing coil springs of the type referred to hereinabove. However, modern springs have specification requirements which tend to be more and more complicated. Accordingly, efforts are needed to develop new types of tools to supplement FEA or to provide new design development capability that cannot be accomplished by FEA.
A coil spring may be modeled as a mechanical device that produces force and torque between two planes between which the flat opposite ends of the spring are mounted. Hereinafter, the two planes are referred to as the lower and upper spring planes. In static and quasi-static force-torque analysis, each coil spring may be designed to have its own force and torque characteristics, which may be observed at a given spring plane after the kinematics relationship between the planes is established. In other words, the force torques and geometry of the model characterizes the spring.
A coil spring designer must often evaluate the performance of a spring developed by FEM within an integrated mechanical system environment containing the spring. This type of evaluation is usually performed through kinematics and dynamics computer simulation software packages. ADAMS and WORKING MODEL are two known examples. However, exporting a spring model developed by FEA into third party kinematics and dynamics simulation software packages is not always a smooth and convenient process. The FEA file must first be converted into a specific file format required by the particular simulation package to be used. This type of conversion is not always available. Further, even if a finite element analysis file is successfully exported, it may significantly increase the computational load of the simulation package.
A newly designed spring must often be tested not only through simulations but also by experiments. Building a physical prototype of a newly designed spring is costly and time consuming as well.
It would therefore be desirable to provide a model which would enable a designer to simulate spring characteristics without using an FEA feature. It is particularly desirable to employ such a model in an automobile suspension.
The present invention is based upon the discovery that a force field generator may be employed to model a coil spring to realize the spring force and torque characteristics. In an exemplary embodiment, a parallel mechanism comprising lower and upper platforms and a plurality of linkages, linking the platforms with a six degree freedom of mobility, in an automobile suspension, is employed to model the spring.
The method allows a designer to simulate spring behavior and test a suspension using such a spring without using finite element analysis techniques and without having to make a spring in order to perform the tests.
The method also permits the designer to physically realize the performance of a newly designed spring with its integrated mechanical system. For example, if a physical model is available, and if the characteristics of the new spring are realized, it is possible to test the performance of the new spring integrated in a mechanical suspension system without a physical prototype of the spring. In other words, it is possible to test the performance of the spring without making a spring.
In addition, the model may be employed to perform more complex and active experiments. For example, the model may be used to discover or characterize any desirable spring force and torque characteristics by generating various force-torque patterns in the model.
In an exemplary embodiment, the model employs a Stewart platform to produce an artificial force field of torques and forces for characterizing the spring and for manipulating the model.
A suspension 40, similar to the suspension 10 shown in
The lower link 52 may be connected to the lower platform 42 by a spherical or ball joint which has similar freedom as the upper joint. It is unnecessary to constrain the axial rotation of the lower spherical end as this is accomplished by means of the limited degree of freedom afforded by the universal joint employed in the upper end joint as discussed above. It is also possible to use spherical joints at either end of the links if an appropriate constraint is employed to avoid rotation of the links about their respective axes.
The intermediate link comprises a force actuator, such as a hydraulic cylinder, secured at opposite ends to the upper and lower joints as shown.
The fixed location of the upper joint 50 of the same leg with respect to the upper frame 42 is indicated by the vector:
Let A BT be the transformation matrix to represent the location and orientation of the lower frame 42 with respect to the upper frame 46.
Then the vector:
Let Bu
Let F and M be the external force and torque vectors acting on the origin of frame 46. Let fi be the magnitude of the force along the ith leg. Neglecting the gravitational forces of all components of the mechanism 42, the force equilibrium based upon the quasi-static force analysis is given by
The moment of equilibrium given by
Because equations (3) and (4) contain three components, there are a total of six equations to solve for six unknown forces f1, f2, . . . f6.
The hydraulic cylinder 74 includes a housing portion 80 and a shaft portion 82 telescopically secured therein. A force sensor 84 may be located on the shaft 82. The force sensor may be a strain gauge which senses the force exerted by the hydraulic cylinder between the lower and upper plates 68 and 70.
The force field generator described herein may be employed to realize spring characteristics by adjusting the axial forces on the cylinders.
Referring to
In accordance with the invention, two kinds of spring shape may be prepared for finite element modeling in accordance with a given specification for the spring. For example, the spring may have a free height of 400 mm, a coil diameter of 150 mm, a wire diameter of 13 mm and 45.5 of turns. Using this specification, a reaction force vector for each spring may be computed using a MARC program. The reaction force vector is then converted into the six axial forces of the force generator by solving equations 3 and 4 above. These are then implemented in an ADAMS model with 3D spline interpolation.
When the side force acts on the damper, the pressure is concentrated on the sealed portion of the damper. This causes an increase in friction. Therefore, it is important to measure the side force at the sealed location which is defined as the inlet of the piston to the cylindrical tube. The simulation is carried out by moving the tire 20 upward which the degrees of freedom of the force field generator 42 are constrained. When all the forces on the cylinders are sensed, the side force is calculated. The side force may be that associated with a normal spring or a pitch control spring, the latter reducing the side force due to the countervailing moment produced by such a spring. As illustrated, the pitch control spring cancels a portion of the bending moment acting on the damper and as a result, the magnitude of the side vector 22 is also smaller than one with a normal spring. By suitable manipulation of the variables, the side force produced by the normal spring in the pitch control spring may be optimized for the system.
A similar characterization of the spring may be developed in which the axis of the spring and the axis of the damper are separately controlled. Such an arrangement is illustrated in an article entitled "Development of L-shaped Coil Spring to Reduce Friction on the McPherson Strut Suspension System" published on Mar. 5-8, 2001 by Hamano et al., a copy of which is attached hereto and is incorporated by reference.
While there has been described what are presently considered to be the exemplary embodiments of the invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made therein without departing from the invention and it is intended in the appended claims to cover such changes and modifications that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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The first ever KICKFLIP with a surfboard!! History has been made!
Yes, you read the title right. Surfer Zoltan Torkos in the Volcom contest did the first ever kickflip with a surfboard! Check out the video: and… The Rest is History. Link to this post!
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D.C. weather: a month-by-month breakdown
- "A camel would be out of place in most major Western cities. Not so on the National Mall's Smithsonian Folklife Festival, where temperatures last year reached 100 degrees." (Photo: Associated Press)
This story originally stated that a woman remarking about the area's cold weather was from Montana; she was from North Dakota.
Savor this run of weather: Temperatures in the low- to mid-70s plus plenty of sunshine. You can't even hear the humidity coming at this point.
One of the reasons that weatherpeople are so busy in the D.C. region is that all things climatological can change really fast. One moment you have clear skies, and the next a tornado warning comes crackling over the Internet. Huge temperature swings are legendary. We do wintry mixes as well as anyone.
Amid all the tumult, May has got to be among the most reliable producers of glorious days this side of Palo Alto or Costa Rica's meseta central. Reliable enough, in fact, that you're crazy not to plan by it. A moron is a Washington-area resident who plans an out-of-town vacation in the heart of May. Anywhere you go is a step down: Go south, and you may hit some serious heat; go far enough north, and you face potential frosts and black flies; go east, and you're in Ocean City; go west, and reckon with flooded plains.
Stay here, and look what you get: According to closely guarded weather history records, the average high temperature for May 1 is 71 degrees. The average high temperature for May 31 is 80 degrees. Temperate, pleasant weather every day.
May Weather Power Rating (scale of 1-5): 4.75
Chanting about May weather wouldn't feel so urgent if it were like this year-round. But it isn't. That's why we've produced this month-by-month dissection of Washington-area weather. Drawing on statistics as well as decades of personal climatic experience, it is a definitive rundown of the region's weather patterns and idiosyncrasies. A product this complete and correct has never been produced; feel free to agree with its commentary in the comments. Here we go.
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DURHAM, N.H. - The University of New Hampshire men's basketball team will play Holy Cross for the first time in 10 years when the two teams meet Saturday, Nov. 20 (7 p.m.) at Lundholm Gymnasium. Links to live video, as well as live stats, will be available at www.UNHWildcats.com.
The Wildcats and Crusaders meet for the 30th time in their two histories, with Holy Cross holding a 20-9 advantage all-time. The teams have not played each other since the 2000-01 season, but have split the last six contests. Despite the fact that Holy Cross has won two straight in the series, UNH has won four of the last 10 overall and three of five at Lundholm Gymnasium. The two teams played each other every season from 1972-73 to 1996-97, but have squared off just twice since then. In the most recent meeting, the 'Cats dropped a 64-54 decisison at Holy Cross on Dec. 28, 2000.
Josh Sankes netted 18 and pulled down 12 rebounds for the Crusaders.
Trailing 33-22 at the half, the Wildcats (2-7) went on an 8-0 run to start the second, pulling themselves to within 33-30. UNH managed to cut the deficit to one, 37-36, at 15:03 when sophomore Jeff Senulis hit a 3.
From there, however, the Crusaders (8-3) scored 13 unanswered points in five minutes, giving them a 50-36 lead with 10:23 to go. UNH cut the Holy Cross lead to 10 only twice after that.
Junior Austin Ganly had a team-high 15 for the Wildcats. Freshman Allen Gould scored 13 in the first half but was held scoreless after the break. Conversely, Senulis, who went scoreless in the first, chipped in 13 in the second.
The Wildcats led by as much as four in the first, leading 16-12 with 9:50 remaining, but the Crusaders finished the half on a 21-6 run to take a 33-22 advantage into the break.
Senior Tyrone Conley scored 18 points and classmate Dane DiLiegro recorded his first double-double of the season as the Wildcats erased a 17-point, second-half deficit to defeat Dartmouth College, 55-53, Nov. 16 at Leede Arena.
The Wildcats improved to 2-0 for the first time since the 2004-05 season, while the Big Green fell to 0-2. UNH head coach Bill Herrion earned his 60th win with the program, moving into a fourth-place tie on the wins list with Bill Olsen.
Conley, who netted 11 points in the second half, pulled down six rebounds in 35 minutes. DiLiegro posted 13 points and 10 boards, and put back one of his six offensive rebounds with 1.5 seconds remaining in regulation to give his team the eventual two-point winning margin.
Jabari Trotter led Dartmouth with 18 points.
Trailing 40-23 with 15:11 to play in the second half, the Wildcats locked down the Big Green and ripped off a 20-4 run to whittle the deficit to one with 7:19 remaining. During the 8:13 span, which included a 7:13 stretch that featured a 14-0 run, the UNH defense forced Dartmouth to shoot 2-for-12 from the floor and forced four turnovers.
Conley, the America East Player of the Game, sparked the run with a 3-pointer before a jumper by Tyler Melville pushed the lead back to 16. Buckets by sophomore Ferg Myrick, freshman Jordon Bronner and Conley sliced it to 10, before a Bronner trey from the right wing made it 42-35 with 12:29 to play.
A pair of Myrick baskets cut it to three and a DeAndray Buckley free throw drew the Wildcats to within a pair at 8:03. David Rufful's layup pushed the lead to four, before an Alvin Abreu 3-pointer from straightaway made it 44-43 with 7:19 to go. The lead was back to four at 51-47 with 5:02 on the clock until Myrick's basket at 2:41 cut it to two. Myrick then sank a pair at the line on UNH's next possession to tie the game at 51.
On the following possession, Conley knocked down a jumper from the right elbow that put the Wildcats on top 53-51 with 52 second left – their first lead since they led 3-2 just 1:42 into the opening half. Rufful then answered with a jumper on the other end 14 seconds later to tie it at 53.
After the Wildcats called timeout to reset themselves with 15 seconds on the clock, they were able to get an attempt off just before the shot clock expired with under three seconds on the game clock. The ball hit the rim, which re-set the shot clock, and DiLiegro alertly grabbed the rebound and put it in the hoop with 1.5 seconds remaining to make it 55-53. Clive Weeden's half-court heave hit the front of the rim as time expired.
Myrick finished with 10 points – all in the second half on 4 of 7 shooting. Abreu tallied eight points and five rebounds, while Bronner chipped in with five points and two assists in 10 minutes. Junior Brian Benson ripped down seven boards and blocked a pair of shots, while sophomore Chandler Rhoads added six rebounds and two assists.
Despite being outshot 43 percent (23-53) to 34 percent (21-62) for the game, the Wildcats shot 44 percent (14-32) from the field in the second half, while holding Dartmouth to just 27 percent (7-26) shooting.
After a Conley trifecta six minutes into the game cut Dartmouth's lead to 10-9, a 9-0 Big Green run pushed the advantage to 10 at 9:47. A Conley jumper at 6:25 cut it to 21-15, but another 9-0 run by Dartmouth gave the Big Green a 15-point lead with 2:53 to go before the break. Dartmouth would maintain that lead, heading into the locker room with a 34-19 edge. The lead climbed to 17 on a 3-pointer by Trotter at 16:33 of the second half before the UNH defense took over and helped the 'Cats back into the game.
Dartmouth outshot UNH, 59 percent (16-27) to 23 percent (7-30), in the first half. The Wildcats won the battle on the glass, 44-33.
Abreu finished the night with 1,172 career points and moved past Matt Acres (1,169) for 13th place on UNH's all-time scoring list.
The Wildcats have started 2-0 for the first time since the 2004-05 season. A win against Holy Cross will give the program its first 3-0 start since the 1971-72 campaign.
With his next victory, head coach Bill Herrion will move into fourth on the school's all-time wins list, passing Bill Olsen, who won 60 games in six seasons from 1960-66. Herrion will then trail only Gerry Friel (188), William Cowell (119), and Henry Swasey (108) in the record books.
With their 55-53 win at Darmouth on Nov. 16, the Wildcats recorded their first road win of the year in just their second game of the season and first on the road. Last season, the 'Cats were not victorious away from Durham until Jan. 21 at UMBC, which was their 17th game overall and 10th on the road.
In their 55-53 win at Dartmouth on Nov. 16, the Wildcats erased a 17-point, second-half deficit to grab the win. It was the team's largest comeback since Jan. 18, 2007 when it demolished a 15-point deficit at Binghamon to record a 75-72 victory. Trailing 40-23 with 15:11 to play in the second half, the Wildcats locked down the Big Green and ripped off a 20-4 run to whittle the deficit to one with 7:19 remaining. During the 8:13 span, which included a 7:13 stretch that featured a 14-0 run, the UNH defense forced Dartmouth to shoot 2-for-12 from the floor and forced four turnovers.
Senior Dane DiLiegro posted the ninth double-double of his career and first of 2010-11 with 13 points and 10 rebounds in the Wildcats' 55-53 win at Dartmouth on Nov. 16. DiLiegro also had a put-back basket with 1.5 seconds remaining in regulation to give his team the win.
Heading into Saturday's contest UNH has recorded at least one 3-pointer in 555 consecutive games, a streak that spans 20 years. The last time the 'Cats did not tally a trey was in a 59-47 loss to Dartmouth College on Jan. 8, 1991, when they were 0-for-3 from behind the arc. The NCAA record is currently 774 games by UNLV, a streak that started Nov. 26, 1986 and is still active.
The Wildcats are currently leading the America East conference in scoring margin (+17.0) and points allowed per game (50.0). They are also second in both rebounds (41.0) and turnovers (12.0) per game. Individually, a handful of 'Cats are among the top 10 in a number of categories. Tyrone Conley is second in steals per game (2.5), Dane DiLiegro is fourth in rebounding (8.0), Brian Benson and Ferg Myrick are fourth in blocks per game (1.5), Chandler Rhoads is fifth in assists per game (3.5) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.4), Alvin Abreu is fifth in free throw percentage (.917) and steals (2.0), Benson is seventh in rebounding (7.5), DiLiegro (.538) and Myrick (.500) are seventh and ninth, respectively, in field goal percentage, and DeAndray Buckley is ninth in blocks (1.0).
With their 79-47 victory against Lesley on Nov. 13, the Wildcats win their fourth straight home opener and start the season at Lundholm Gymnasium 1-0. The 'Cats finished last season 9-4 at home, their best mark since the 1994-95 campaign when they were 8-2 in Durham and have now been victorious in 13 of their last 17 home contests dating back to 2008-09 (.765).
The Wildcats, who were second in the league last season with 62.4 points allowed per game - a mark that was the program's lowest since at least the 1960-61 season, once again set the tone for the season on the defensive end of the floor in their opener versus Lesley on Nov. 13. The 'Cats held the Lynx to 37.3 percent (19-51) shooting, including 12.5 percent (1-8) from deep, and forced 25 turnovers. During a 14-0 run early in the second half, UNH caused five turnovers and forced Lesley to shoot 0-for-5 from the field.
Coming off a 2009-10 campaign which saw him earn America East All-Conference Second Team honors after bumping his scoring average to 14.4 ppg, Alvin Abreu kicked off the season with a 20-point performance against Lesley on Nov. 13. Abreu was 5-for-11 from the field, including 2 of 5 from deep, and went a perfect 8-for-8 from the line.
After a 2009-10 season in which he earned America East All-Rookie Team honors and led the team in points per minute (0.53) after playing well down the stretch, Ferg Myrick made just his second career start against Lesley on Nov. 13 and dropped 18 points on 8 of 14 shooting to go along with seven rebounds, including five on the offensive end.
In his first collegiate game, DeAndray Buckley filled the stat line in a solid 15 minutes. Buckley tallied three points, seven rebounds, two assists, a pair of blocks and a steal.
Coming into the season, Bill Herrion owns a 112-78 (.589) record against the Wildcats' possible 2010-11 opponents.
Head coach Bill Herrion is currently tops among active coaches and third overall in America East regular season conference victories. Herrion's 137 conference wins are far and away better than the league's other eight coaches, with Albany's Will Brown the next closest with 64. Overall, Herrion sits behind only former Boston University head coach Dennis Wolff (152) and long-time Vermont head man Tom Brennan (147).
After winning 13 games last year, the Wildcats have now posted four double-digit win seasons in a five-year span for the first time since 1969-70 to 1973-74. They have also put together a streak of seven straight nine-plus win seasons for the first time since 1918-19 to 1926-27.
With an average of 1,126 fans visiting Lundholm Gymnasium each game last season, it was the largest average attendance since it reached 1,787 during the 1995-96 season. Paired with the 1,002 average attendance of 2008-09, it was the first time the average attendance has reached 1,000 in back-to-back seasons since the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons. The 14,642 total fans to attend games at Lundholm last year also marked the largest total attendance since 21,442 came through the doors in 1995-96. With 13,029 in attendance in 2008-09, it was the first time in consecutive years that the total attendance has reached 13,000 since 1994-95 and 1995-96.
The University of New Hampshire's Wildcat Sports Properties and Holy Rosary Credit Union (HRCU) have teamed up to create a community-inspired basketball promotion to benefit the St. Charles Children's Home with a donation of $1.00 for every point scored by the UNH men's basketball team throughout the season.
"We're proud to partner with UNH's Wildcat Sports to provide support for St. Charles Children's Home in Rochester. Hoops for Hope is our way of showing our commitment to sports, education and the children of the communities we serve," said Brian Hughes, President and CEO of HRCU.
After each game, the points scored will be tallied and recorded on a "Hoops for Hope" banner housed in Lundholm Gymnasium. So far this season, $134.00 has been donated.
Associate Head Coach Ken Dempsey will be blogging at various points of the season on College Chalktalk. To follow along with Dempsey's entries, visit www.CollegeChalkTalk.com/coachesDiary/new_hampshire.
UNH and Pack Network have once again partnered to provide online video streaming of UNH's seven ticketed sports for the upcoming 2009-10 season with UNHwildcats.Tv. Wildcat fans are encouraged to buy the "Wildcat All-Access Pass" which is an annual subscription for $89.95 that provides all the live coverage of UNH home athletic events. Fans can also purchase home events on a per game basis of $7.95.
In the summer of 1999, the University of New Hampshire Athletic Department formed the "UNH Sports Network" — the largest network ever to broadcast UNH sporting events. Wildcats Sports Properties has added WGIN-AM 930 (Rochester) and WQSO-FM 96.7 (Portsmouth) as flagship stations on the Wildcat Sports Network, joining WGIR-AM 610 (Manchester), which was added in 2008. All three stations are part of the Clear Channel family and this change will go into effect at the beginning of the 2009-10 season. These three aforementioned stations – along with WUVR-AM 1490 (Lebanon), WNTK-FM 99.7 (New London) and WCNL-AM 1010 (Newport) – will carry the following: all UNH football & men's hockey broadcasts and weekly coaches' shows, a select number of men's basketball, women's basketball, and women's hockey broadcasts, as well as "Wildcat Sports Today", a three-minute daily update concerning UNH athletics. The games can also be heard on the internet at www.UNHWildcats.com, through a service from Stretch Internet. Stretch has also partnered with UNH to develop a podcast page for UNH fans to listen to archived broadcasts. Veteran play-by-play man Jim Jeannotte will return for his 30th year broadcasting UNH men's basketball. Jeannotte will be joined by color analyst Mike Murphy, who enters his 11th season calling Wildcat men's hoop.
UNHWildcats.com, via Stretch Internet Broadcast, will carry 10 UNH men's basketball home games, as well as a pair of road contests this season. If you cannot attend Wildcat basketball, you can still tune into the game from anywhere you can gain access to the internet. Fans can get to the UNH men's basketball broadcast site by going to the men's basketball schedule page at www.UNHWildcats.com.


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The cover for this edition features Sarah Cohen, a Toledo native and original musician, who thinks the local music scene needs a break from the past. Our Stars of the Week are Times of Grace Adam Dutkiewicz and Jesse Leach. Toledo Museum of Art releases new book about artifacts. Bowling Green's Video Spectrum to close. Swig Charcuterie and Suds for the Curious offers eclectic, exciting food and drink options. The issue also features Jeff McGinnis' column on drummer Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz.
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01/04/08 – Geocaching In The News
There are lots of Geocachers in the news this week, Geocaching with eagles and a big lead taken in the Travel Bug race! Read on…
Katherine Tracey, her husband, Rodney, and her sister were out caching on the new Maryland Municipal League Geocache Trail recently and are featured in this article here. There is also another article here.
Colette Jessen of Grant from Imperial, NE and her sister, Brenda Ledall and Ledall's son Callin are featured in this article here.
Claire Coco and Jeff Sibley are mentioned in a recent article in Louisiana's The Advocate. Coco spent thent past week hiding caches for an upcoming 'Swamp Treasure Hunt'. You can read more here.
Here's a great, three page article from 'down under' which mentions Geocachers Darren Osborne and Linda Broschofsky. You can read more here.
Marcy Davidson from Twain Harte, California writes an adveturous tale of Geocaching with her husband, Gary where, instead of a cache, they found a snake! You can read more here.
Bill Primrose, Jerry Edmunson and John Boettiger from Brazoria County, Texas are featured in this article here.
In an interesting article here you can read about Bill Morrison V, 17, of New Hope, Minnesota and his father Bill Morrison IV who have Geocached in all 72 of Minnesota's state parks!
Now here's a great addition to just looking for caches on your next outing. Between Alton and Harding, Illinois you can look for eagles too! How cool! Read more about this great opportunity here.
And finally, in the HooHaa GeoChallenge Race all the competitors drop back a spot as TripCyclone's Easy Flyer jumped to 1st place with 8007.1 miles after returning from a short vacation in Hawaii. (Psssst… and it looks like it's off again!)
And that's the way we saw this week, or so, in Geocaching! Seriously, these were a few interesting Geocaching related news articles that we came across this week that we wanted to share.
Oh, btw, you can always find more weekly Geocaching news here and here.
Keep on cachin'!


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You will need:
(1) Your digital camera - I used a Canon Ixus 65
(2) An old or broken SLR zoom lens - I picked up a Sigma 28-200mm from the broken lenses box of a camera shop for 5 quid, I think the autofocus didn't work.
(3) some really tiny screwdrivers, these SLR lenses are held together with tiny screws
(4) Luck - plenty of it
(5) Black electrical tape, various tubes, superglue, elastic bands, anything else you can think of to make a mount for the lens.
Step 1: Take the lens apart
You are after the lens element that sits just behind the front lens element. Keep all the other bits for other projects.
Step 2:
Hold it up an look through it, does it appear to show you a nice wide image?
Step 3: Test the lens out
You may need to put your camera in "macro" mode (the mode you use to shoot pictures of close up objects) to get it to focus correctly. Try playing with the zoom options on your camera as well, you may have to play about to find the sweet spot.
You may also need to vary the distance from the front of your camera lens to the fisheye lens.
You are after a nice crisp image but be aware that there may be some blurring and distortion near the edges.
I like the fact that you use an old lens instead and the fact that it is secured to the body of the camera.
Focus: i tried on landscape, i tried autofocus, and I tried macro. what to do? still blurry, i understand the edge's could be blurry, but the whole thing?
Lighting: everything seems a darker, and flash ruins things even more. tried different exposures, brightness... only thing to do, is use the Nightvision mode on the camera, from my 'ible : and that makes everything green, so...
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In the Rapaport doc, Q-Tip states that Tribe's in-and-out fourth member, Jarobi White, is "the real spirit of A Tribe Called Quest." Unconcerned with critical reception at the time (with the lone exception being The Source's coveted 5-Mic rating), Jarobi insists that ATCQ's main goal was to be "flyest dudes around the way" and "the flyest dudes in New York City," especially among their group of super-talented friends/competitors. "Yeah, that was the main sh*t," agrees Tip.
Admittedly absent from promo images and videos during the Low End era, Jarobi, the fun-loving 19-year-old aspiring chef, was still very much in the picture. "To be totally honest with you, I was always around. Especially during the recording processes. I think that's probably where my value was. I just wasn't on camera and doing press and interviews." Instead, Tip, Ali and Phife testify that Jarobi Wan Kenobi was playing the role of the outgoing strategist; cracking jokes in the studio to help the guys get in their creative zone, and maneuvering the club scene at night to actively serve as the "fun" face of Tribe in the process.
Many of those nights, Jarobi's partner in club-hopping crime was his younger, Leaders of The New School buddy (who he affectionately refers to as "Buster"), Busta Rhymes. "I took him everywhere I went," regales Jarobi of his fellow Long Island native and friend, whose anchoring verse on The Low End Theory's posse cut third single "Scenario" made a mammoth impact and is still regarded as one of his best today, word to Nicki Minaj. Hitting parties almost every night of the week, Busta and Jarobi were far from shy, and introduced themselves to as many people as possible to build relationships.
Attempting to explain his statement about Jarobi in the film, Q-Tip makes a list of reasons why the group's publicly-clandestine member might have been, in reality, the most essential during that early period. "Jarobi embodied the wisdom, the intelligence, the humor, the b-boyness – you know what I mean? Whereas all of the rest of us were kind of like individual parts, he probably encompassed all of our qualities." Known to be an avid sports enthusiast, Phife echoes the same sentiment: "It's like you have different components to your team, but your head coach knows how to use it, knows how to strategize and put different people in position to play their parts. That was Jarobi. And Ali too. That's like our Phil Jackson and Tex Winters, right there."
"Throughout the recording of the first three albums," reveals Jarobi, "me and Tip spent a lot of time together record shopping, and being in the studio doing pre-production. That's probably the part that I was around for most." During our interview, Q-Tip also confesses that his only regret for The Low End Theory is not including more of Jarobi's vocal presence. He recorded verses for "Scenario" and "Buggin' Out," but they never made the final cut, and neither did Jarobi-heavy unreleased songs "Pina Colada Margarita" and "Mystic Man" (which was Jarobi's nickname). As far as the "spirit" and strategic "head coach" analogies made of him, personality-packed Jarobi will cop to the title. "My mom used to always say "You've got to broaden your horizons!" and as a kid who spent much of his youth listening to a super-diverse mix of music and reading National Geographic when sent to his room for punishment – "my house had a fish pond!" – he constantly sought to do just that.
Continuing with our Beat, Rhymes and Life celebration, tomorrow's Part II installment of VH1 ALBUM-VERSARIES: THE LOW END THEORY AT 20 will dive deeper into the album's innovative craftsmanship and address A Tribe Called Quest's ever-evolving group dynamic.
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Barb's Wire with Cheltenham councillor Barbara Driver
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WHILE Santa is thinking about gifts, may I put in a plea that he or any helpers think twice before give an animal as a present?
It might seem to be a good idea at the time, but please remember those animals grow, need to eat and require love and attention.
The Cheltenham Animal Shelter does what it can to rehouse unwanted animals but it is not only cats and dogs these days, but exotic pets which owners no longer want.
The most unwanted exotic seems to be terrapins. They are very cute and appealing creatures which can be purchased easily from many pet shops when they are not much bigger than a two pence piece.
People often ignore that advice about the size they can get to and they outgrow their tanks – then the animal shelter gets them. Mind you, that is better than dumped in a box by a rubbish bin.
This is what Deborah and the caring people at the shelter tell me. The reasons why an animal is no longer wanted are varied, such as ''the children have lost interest'' or "it doesn't like being handled''.
Small animals such as rabbits are often given as a gift for children but once the novelty wears off, the poor creature is left in a small hutch with no company and very little human contact – is there any wonder as to why it has become aggressive?
Most pet shops do give advice but when animals are advertised for sale, I would like to see a reminder on what it takes to care for a pet.
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Is Radiesse or Juvederm Ultra better suited for smile lines? I am referring to oral commisures (corner of mouth) and marionette lines. Also, would 1 syringe of Radiesse provide more filler than 1 syringe of Juvederm? Thank you.
Radiesse or Juvederm Ultra for Smile Lines?
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Pick the right filler for the right application
I use quite a bit of Radiesse, Juvederm, and Restylane in the practice, as each has areas that excel. Nationally, about three times as much restylane and juvederm are used compared to radiesse, but that might be just because they have been around longer. In truth, all three are excellent products.
For your areas of question, I would suggest juvederm. Radiesse just does not fill as well superficially, which is an area (the oral commissure) you mentioned. Plus you can layer the juvederm to improve results: deep for the depth of the commissure and the ml fold, and superficial for any residual etchings of wrinkle on the surface. And finally if you don't like that, the product is reversible. So overall, it just allows more precision to you and your surgeon.
One last thing. We are trying to do our best to direct patients to "core specialties". That means derm, oculoplastic, facial plastic, and plastic surgeons. That way you will truly get an expert opinion.
Radiesse is for the cheeks and deep folds
Juvederm Achieves Great Results for Smile Lines
Web reference: https://www.edelsteincosmetic.com/
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Nasolabial fold injections of Radiesse - Los Angeles
I advise patients to have the Radiesse stimulatory filler as opposed to Juvederm for the nasolabial folds as it provides nice longterm effects and collagen stimulation in the area. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
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Both great...either will do...and you'll be happy with both...
sometime too many choices cause confusion and anxiety about what you should do...but in this case both are great products...juvederm might have the advantage since it can fix both the superficial and deeper creases...radiesse might have a slight advantage for treating just the deeper folds...juvederm is more popular and if you don't like the results, it's easier to correct the problem...if you've never had any filler, I'd suggest getting your first treatment with juvederm
Smile line fillers
Hi! The fillers most commonly used in our practice are Juvederm, Restylane (hyaluronic acid fillers) and Radiesse (calcium hydroxyapatite) and each can produce wonderful results. Each of these fillers can be used to correct these lines however keep in mind that Radiesse is made up of a different material than the Juvederm and Restylane. In fact, I normally like to use Juvederm or Restylane for this area because it can be placed more superficially and if there were to ever have any complications, the material can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Radiesse can not be dissolved and if placed too superficially, the material can be lumpy, uneven and can be seen through the skin. (Note that the other fillers can display a blue tinge through the skin if placed too superficially as well.) In my opinion, Juvederm is the best for marionette lines as it is more thicker and provides more support (more so than Restylane) and Radiesse is the best for cheek contouring although it is also good for very deep rhytides. The Juvederm comes in a 1cc syringe and Radiesse in1.5cc syringe.
Radiesse and Juvederm for smile lines
For the specific areas you mentioned, I use Juvederm for superficial lines, Radiesse for deeper lines needing more support, and both Radiesse and Juvederm simultaneously for really deep lines when necessary.
Web reference: http://www.dorsetstreetdermatology.com/cosmetic-dermatology/radiesse/
Juvederm smile works great for the lips
In our clinic we prefer Juvederm ultra smile for lip treatments. We have a special technique, so rarely a lip block is needed.
Juvederm and Radiesse for Smile Lines
Radiesse and Juvederm are both great products for nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Depending on how deep your folds are would determine the product the physician will use. Radiesse is not recommended for your lips, this product sometimes forms nodules. Radiesse syringe contains 1.5cc and Juvederm contains 0.8cc of product.
Smile lines and oral commissures with Juvederm or Radiesse
Juvederm Ultra Plus and Radiesse are more similar in thickness and placement in depth, than Juverderm Ultra and Radiesse. Radiesse comes in a 0.8 and a 1.5 cc syringe whereas the Juvederm Ultra Plus comes in a 1cc syringe. Both work very well. We avoid placing Radiesse into the red lips as it may form nodules or bumps. If the Juvederm Ultra Plus produces an unwanted result, such as an overcorrected lump, it can be removed more readily than Radiesse or dissolved by injecting hyaluronidase. If one were to use Juvederm Ultra, it can be injected higher in the treatment plane than the Juvederm Ultra Plus or Radiesse, so it can be injected more superficially near the oral commissure if needed to lift it further. There is a chance of bluish discoloration from the Juvederm Ultra if it is too superficial bu this can be treated.
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Westport Champlain Area Trails (CATS) purchased two parcels of land from the Lewis Family Farm that conserve important wildlife habitat and provide for public hiking trails. The larger 87-acre tract, located between Lakeshore and Angier Hill Roads in Westport, is the key woodland parcel linking Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest and Coon Mountain Nature Preserve. This secures essential habitat connectivity in the Split Rock Wildway wildlife corridor that connects Lake Champlain to the Adirondacks.
The transaction also involved a 12-acre property in Essex with extensive frontage on the Boquet River. It contains riverside forest, riparian wildlife habitat, and an old farm field reverting to woods. Conserving these lands will protect the habitat and remove the threat of runoff from logging and farming too close to the river.
"The Lewis Farm's Westport property has been a long-time conservation target because it is where animals that prefer woodlands move between the largest protected forest on Lake Champlain and interior timberlands," Chris Maron, CATS Executive Director said. "It also secures the opportunity to have a trail for people to hike or ski between two of the central Champlain Valley's most popular natural areas."
Sandy Lewis said his family understood well the benefit of establishing a natural corridor for wildlife between the lake and the mountains.
"I was pleased to make the sale," he said. "CATS is putting together some beautiful trails. This is a key property we sold them."
Protecting habitat connectivity is supported by the work of conservation biologists who have proven through the "Island Effect" that natural areas lose plant and animal species when they are not connected by natural habitat. The Lewis property is in a narrow forested corridor connecting Split Rock Wild Forest to Coon Mountain and the forests beyond. So if the Lewis property had been developed into houses or cleared of its trees, it would have seriously hindered wildlife movement and led to loss of species at these preserves.
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