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Iran's ambassador to Moscow, Reza Sajjadi, promises swift and hefty military retaliation to any U.S. military adventurism against his country.
The ambassador said on Wednesday that any U.S. aggression will be met with Iranian military strikes on U.S. targets throughout the world, to which Sajjadi claims the Iranians have "full access," according to IRNA the country's state-run media. Sajjadi said that Iran is capable enough to "teach the U.S. an unforgettable lesson," but that Iran has no plan for pre-emptive strikes on U.S. targets.
As Israel continues to allude to the possibility of a strike against the Islamic Republic and the effect of tougher sanctions put on Iran by the United States and Europe begin to affect the Iranian people, tensions in the region are heightened.
Earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged his officials to stop "blabbing" about the possibility of an attack targeting Iran's nuclear program. And over the past several days, President Barack Obama has attempted to brush off any questions about the possibility of a U.S. strike against the country.
"I've been very clear — we're going to do everything we can to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and creating a nuclear arms race in a volatile region," Obama said.
As anti-government activists continue to be brutalized by Syrian President Bashar Assad to the dismay of American officials, Iran and Russia continue to offer support to the Syrian regime. According to Al Arabiya news channel, Iran's Revolutionary Guard recently deployed 15,000 armed troops to Syria in order to help Assad in his fight against opposition forces.
Some foreign policy experts believe that the conflict in Syria is an opportune moment for the Israelis to launch attacks against Iran. If the United States becomes involved in Syria, where Iranian influence is heavy, many foreign policy watchers say that the Islamic Republic will be greatly weakened because Assad is controlled heavily by Iranian influence.
Russia's willingness to back the governments in Iran and Syria has posed a major stumbling block for U.S. efforts to push its agenda in the region. The current state of affairs could raise a Cold War-style proxy conflict between the United States and Russia.
Leonid Ivashov, former member of the Russian Joint Chiefs of Staff, likened Western policy in the Mideast to Adolf Hitler's European strategy in World War II during a recent interview that aired on Russia Today.
"Everybody should acknowledge that Fascism is making strides on our planet. What they did in Libya is nearly identical to what Hitler and his armies did against Poland and then Russia," he said. "Today, therefore, Russia is defending the entire world from Fascism."


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What is Core Aeration?
Core aeration is the mechanical removal of small cores of soil from the lawn using an aeration machine. It is often described as the most important thing you can do to create a healthy, thick and robust lawn.
2. Reduce Insect & Disease Incidence
The thatch layer is the perfect environment for disease organisms, and insect pests. Chinch bugs thrive in a thick thatch layer, and a variety of pathogenic turfgrass fungi can be found within a thatch layer.By keeping your thatch layer to a minimum you will reduce turf damage from insects and disease without the use of any pesticides.
3. Reduce Soil Compaction
Thatch accumulation can also be dramatically accelerated when the soil of a lawn is compacted. A compact soil results in the water and fertilizers sitting on the surface of soil, and this causes the roots, rhizomes and stolons of the lawn to grow on the surface, rapidly creating a thatch layer problem. Core aeration breaks up compacted soil allowing water, fertilizer and air to penetrate deep which results in deep rooting of the lawn.
4. Reduce Summer Drought Damage
In a lawn with a compacted soil, most of the root growth occurs close to the surface, and this creates a lawn that is highly susceptible to summer drought. Aeration opens up the soil so water, fertilizers and air can penetrate deep, encouraging roots to grow deep, resulting in a lawn better able to tolerate the periods of summer drought.
5. More Efficient Irrigation
Compacted soils or a thick thatch layer inhibit the penetration of the water into the soil. Thatch layers can become hydrophobic, repelling water and making it almost impossible to get water down into the root zone. On compacted or thatched lawns that have a slope, irrigation water just runs down the slope rather than entering the soil. Aeration opens up the soil and allows irrigation water to penetrate deep into the root zone rather than running down the hill or into the storm sewer.
If you have root feeding insects in your lawn, like European Chafer (white grub), then it is important to keep your thatch layer to a minimum. Insect control products can become trapped in the thatch layer and fail to get down into the root zone where the insects are feeding. This results in poor insect control which generally translates into turf damage.
6. Reduce the Incidence of Weeds
Many weeds can tolerate compacted soils better than turfgrass. If your lawn is compacted it can result in an environment that is more conducive to weed growth than turfgrass growth. By aerating a lawn and alleviating any soil compaction, the weeds that perform well in compacted soil lose the competitive advantage and the turfgrass thrives.
Normally, an annual aeration is sufficient for good healthy turf. Heavily compacted soils may require additional aeration. Our turf specialist can advise you on what is needed for your lawn.
Your lawn must have adequate moisture content in order for aeration to be effective, so we may ask you to water in advance of aerating if seasonal conditions make it necessary.
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La Rochelle also plays host to two major internationally-renowned events: the Francofolies music festival and the Grand Pavois boat show. Un Violin sur la Sable' is unmissable for classic music fans. Taking place between in July, the festival attracts stars such as Nathalie Dessay and Renaud Capucon.
La Rochelle's Aquarium is one of Europe's biggest private aquariums, and has more than 12,000 marine creatures living in 3 million litres of water. La Palmyre Zoo, in Les Mathes, is one of the most renowned zoos in Europe and is home to over 1,600 animals and 140 different species from all over the world.
Rochefort, which during the time of Louis XIV was the French King's maritime arsenal, is a fascinating and cultural city with, at its centre, a marina that also stretches up along the River Charente. One of its more imposing buildings, measuring more than 350m long, is the Royal Rope Factory, where the ropes and rigging for the king's ships were made. Over the past fifteen years, work has been in progress to build a unique full-size replica of the Hermione, the frigate on which Lafayette sailed to America in 1780 to fight in the revolution.
In the Old Harbour and through the Old City's arcade streets you can enjoy nice walking tours on foot or by horse-drawn cart. You will see medieval houses, fine Renaissance homes and 18th-century residences, as well as sober and noble town mansions from ship-owners.
Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) is a Renaissance building protected by a huge Gothic wall. This is one of the symbols of La Rochelle's history and the architecture is stunning. Inside you can find numerous souvenirs of the town's history.Address: Place de l'Hotel de Ville, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 14 68
The Three Towers are medieval remains and architectural symbols of La Rochelle as a strong opponent of state power in the past. You can visit the towers for great panoramic views and some sightseeing!Address: Tour Saint-Nicolas, Vieux port rue de l'Armide, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 74 13Opening hours: Opening hours may vary depending on the season
New World Museum houses nice collections of art and history in La Rochelle. At this unique museum you can see many different objects such as paintings, ancient maps, art object and sculptures.Address: 10 rue Fleuriau, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 46 50More info: firstname.lastname@example.com
At the Maritime Museum is located in the heart of La Rochelle. Here you will find everything for the ship and fish industry enthusiasts! At the museum you can go on guided tours and talk to former sailors.Address: Place B. Moitessier, La RochellePhone: +33 546 28 03 00Website: http://www.museemaritimelarochelle.fr
From La Rochelle you can go on a boat that takes you to beautiful Ré, Aix and Oléron islands, viewing famous Fort Boyard on the way. Several agencies and the tourist office offer tours. A wide range of nautical activities such as sailing schools or personalized cruises are also available.
If you don't feel comfortable on a boat, you may rent a bike and go to the Ré Island on an excursion. Enjoy the empty beaches, sensational Atlantic sunsets and delicious seafood at this beautiful island!Website: http://www.iledere.com
This is one of the vastest European aquariums featuring some 10,000 creatures from the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Tropics! La Rochelle Aquarium is also a centre for protecting and studying different marine species.Address: Quai Louis Prunier, La RochellePhone: +33 546 34 00 00Website: http://www.aquarium-larochelle.comOpening hours: Opening hours vary depending on the season
If you are staying in La Rochelle and want to go on a day trip, Fouras is a small coastal town that is located south. Here you can find beautiful beaches, restaurants and piers. You can also reach the famous Fort Boyard with the ferries from here.Address: Fouras, La Rochelle, France
Plage de Chatelaillon is a popular beach resort located south of the city centre. Enjoy your day here walking along the seaside on this long stretch of golden sand. In the evening you can have a nice dinner in one of the cosy restaurants.Address: Châtelaillon-Plage, La Rochelle
This cathedral is a national monument located in Place de Verdun and is definitely worth a visit. Cathedrale St-Louis is truly majestic and inside you can find many masterpieces.Address: Place de Verdun, La Rochelle
In 1941, Le Bunker de La Rochelle was built by the Germans in secrecy. Today the bunker is a museum that traces back to the period of the Second World War in La Rochelle. In the museum you can see photos and much more.Address: 8 rue des Dames, La RochellePhone: +33 546 42 52 89Opening hours: Open every day 10am-7pm. Closed in January
Musee des Beaux-Arts in la Rochelle has a rich collection of art works. The beautiful museum is located in the centre of town and is well worth a visit. Here you can find art works by Eugene Fromentin, William Bouguereau and Camille Corot.Address: 28 rue Gargoulleau, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 64 65
If you want to spoil yourself you can visit Spa La Rochelle for an escape from everyday life. Enjoy yourself having a massage or treatment in an enchanting atmosphere right in the middle of the city.Address: 1 rue de la Desiree, La RochellePhone: +33 516 07 60 06Website: http://www.spa-larochelle.fr
If you are feeling adventurous, contact Altitudes. They are located right next to airport and offers both solo and tandem skydiving. If it is you first time skydiving they recommend discovering La Rochelle.Address: 2 Rue du Jura, La RochellePhone: +33 546 29 61 49Website: http://www.parachutisme.net
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• Cognac, a PDO brandy • Charron mussels, tender, fleshy, golden orange and flavoursome… • Pineau des Charentes, a fortified wine made from a blend of grape juice and Cognac brandy • Fleur de Sel gourmet sea salt from the Île de Ré • Marennes-Oléron oysters, famous worldwide. Charente-Maritime is home to many excellent products. These contribute to the delicacy and authenticity of its local cuisine, itself a reflection of French gastronomy, which has been declared part of the world's "intangible cultural heritage" by UNESCO.
In the old harbour, decorated in a nautical theme, André is best known for its large fish and seafood platters at reasonable prices, including the wine. Here you can try oysters, sea bass with "beurre blanc charentais", turbot with artichokes or crabs. What you are having is all up to you!Address: 5 rue St Jean du Pérot, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 28 24 Website: http://www.barandre.comOpening hours: Open daily from 8am-12am. Closed on the 25th of December
Located near the town's best-known fish shop, Chez Fred is also an excellent venue for seafood. This restaurant is very popular and booking a table here is essential. It is recommended to try the succulent roast "rascasse"!Address: 30/34 rue St Nicolas, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 65 76
Richard Coutanceau is one of La Rochelle's finest restaurants with several fine specialities like the tartar of prawns in oyster jelly or the curried turbot with coriander. This is the right venue for demanding gourmets!Address: Plage de la Concurrence, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 48 19Website: http://www.coutanceaularochelle.com
Located at the foot of the Three Towers, Les Flots is a gastronomic venue (owned by Coutanceau), which features a varied and fine menu. Changes in the menu are made according to the "catch" of the day.Address: 1 rue de la Chaîne, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 32 51Website: http://www.coutanceau.comOpening hours: Open every day for lunch and dinner
La Marine is a Brasserie that features seafood platters, oysters and a variety of fish dishes. The fish stew and the fermented cabbage are particularly good. There are also several grilled meat dishes available. You can sit and have dinner at this restaurant having an excellent view of the old harbour and the Three Towers.Address: 30 quai Duperré, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 08 68Website: http://www.brasserie-lamarine.com
With so many great seafood restaurants in la Rochelle, why not try this restaurant that offers a great regional cuisine with an extensive variety of wines. The duck breast in honey lime at Les 4 Sergents is claimed to be just perfect!Address: 49 rue St Jean du Pérot, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 35 80Website: http://www.les4sergents.com
At this restaurant you can enjoy an innovative dinner in a warm atmosphere. Le Thiers Temps is popular among its guest and on the menu you will find courses such as fois gras, cod and the Nutella crème brulée.Address: 26 Rue Thiers, La RochellePhone: +33 546 34 31 81Website: http://www.le-thiers-temps.comOpening hours: Open Tue-Sat 12pm-2pm and 7.30pm-9.30pm
This restaurant is located in Port des Minimes and has a wide range of food on its menu. At L'Appetit Paradis you can try both pancakes and crepes in a welcoming and warm atmosphere.Address: 25 Bis av Minimes, La RochellePhone: +33 546 44 92 78Website: http://www.paradis.3y.fr
Le Cabanon des Pecheurs is the perfect restaurant if you love seafood. At this restaurant you can try various traditional dishes with daily fresh ingredients. There is certainly something for everyone on the menu here.Address: 16 rue Thiers, La RochellePhone: +33 546 45 37 35Website: http://www.restaurant-lecabanondespecheurs.frOpening hours: Open Tue-Sat 12pm-2pm and 7.15pm- 9.30pm. Open until 22pm on the weekends in July and August
This inviting restaurant has a cosy and warm atmosphere and is popular among its guests because of the great service and excellent dishes. Baitona is passionate about great products so expect the dishes to be beautifully presented.Address: 30 rue St Jean du Pérot, La RochellePhone: +33 546 50 07 01Website: http://www.baitona.fr
This is a popular restaurant located outside the city centre. Enjoy your dinner outdoors and watch the sun setting over the sea. Choose between dishes like stuffed clams, salmon tartare and cod.Address: 28 rue du Port, Houmeau, La RochellePhone: +33 546 45 32 52Website: http://www.coquillagesetcrustaces.com
This restaurant is a great choice if you are looking for something different. Les Perot-Quais is truly popular among its customers and serves lovely dishes with thrilling combinations of food and flavours.Address: 15 rue Saint Jean du Pérot, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 43 68Opening hours: Open Tue-Fri 7.30pm-11.30pm. Sat 7pm-12am
Claimed by its customers to be brilliant, Au Gout du Jour is a hidden gem in La Rochelle. Sit outside and eat by the small tables or dine indoors, whatever you choose you can expect a great dinner with great service.Address: 10 Rue Saint-Nicolas, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 86 69
This family friendly restaurant specialises in seafood in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. L'Ecluse is recommended by its customers and is truly another hidden gem in La Rochelle.Address: 22 rue de la Monnaie, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 78 46
With its fusion cuisine, Le Comptoir des Voyages serves different types of dishes along with an astonishing wine list. This restaurant lets you discover flavors from a new country every two months. For example you can try the 'Counter Delights menu".Address: 22 rue Saint-Jean-du-Pérot, La RochellePhone: +33 546 50 62 60Website: http://www.lecomptoirdesvoyages.comOpening hours: Open every day
This café has a lovely atmosphere and an elegant decor. Café de la Paix is one of the favourite old town cafés where you can enjoy a delicious Cognac made locally in the Poitou-Charentes region.Address: 54 Rue Chaudrier, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 39 79
At Café De La Corniche you can sit with a good cup of coffee in your hand and enjoy the nice view of La Rochelle bay!Address: 2 boulevard Winston Churchill, La RochellePhone: +33 546 43 77 77Website: http://www.la-corniche.com
La Grand'rive is a cult venue and claimed to be one of the best cafés in town. With its terrace on the Old Port, it is an ideal place for an "apéro" (as the French call this aperitif) of the local Pineau (the sweet fortified local wine).Address: 24 quai Duperre, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 44 53Opening hours: Open Mon-Sun: 8.30am-10.30pm
If you are hungry for tea time you can try Ernest le Glacier. Here you can find the town's most splendid artistic ice cream! You will certainly have many beautiful and tasty options to choose from at Ernest Le Glacier.Address: 15/18 rue du Port, La RochellePhone: +33 546 50 55 60Website: http://www.ernest-le-glacier.com
Bistrot Des Pêcheurs is an ordinary French café and crêperie, yet popular for its typical fishermen breakfast: six oysters and a glass of wine! You will get plenty of energy to start your day with, the local way.Address: 2 rue de la Chaîne, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 25 16
With a melting pot of people, there is always something going on at the Corrigan's. You can enjoy yourself in with a relaxed atmosphere at this typical Irish pub with a good beer and a huge jukebox.Address: 20 rue des Cloutiers, La RochellePhone: +33 546 28 91 39Website: http://www.corrigans.fr
Opposite the old harbour, there is another great Irish pub where all the visiting yachts' crews gather, both British and French. You are guaranteed a good time here, especially during quiz nights!Address: 14 rue Quai Duperre, La RochellePhone: +33 546 07 77 37Website: http://www.fitzpatricks-irish-pub.com
La Rochelle is not a big city, yet it is the home to many Irish pubs. The General Humbert's is another great Irish pub, with all the perfect ingredients and the legendary Guinness pints! Come here to have fun with friends, listen to music and have a good time.Address: 14 rue St Nicolas, La RochellePhone: +33 546 37 01 08Website: http://www.generalhumbert.com
This is one of the most popular venues among the youth for its regular rock concerts that certainly keep everyone entertained. Le Piano Pub has a nice English wood and leather décor.Address: 12 Cour du Temple, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 09 52
Next to the Piano Pub you can find Le Mayflower, also a very popular and busy venue. You can come here for many different occasions to have fun with friends in a loud and happy atmosphere.Address: 14 bis Cours du Temple, la RochellePhone: +33 546 50 51 39Website: http://www.le-mayflower.comOpening hours: Open Mon-Sun
Oxford is situated on the beach with an exotic décor. This is one of the most popular nightclubs in La Rochelle among the student community. Look at their website for upcoming events.Address: Promenade de la Concurrence, La RochellePhone: +33 546 41 51 81Website: http://www.club-oxford.com
It doesn't take long for visitors to fall under the spell of the city's charm, with its three old-port towers standing guard over the sea. There are plenty of things to see and do in La Rochelle, which boasts the most visited aquarium in France, historic districts full of lively restaurants and designer stores, a wide range of luxury hotels, a world-famous marina and dockyards buzzing with activity. La Rochelle pioneered the introduction of the self-service urban cycle hire system, back in 1974!
The international airport, Aéroport La Rochelle-Ile de Ré, is located only 5 kilometres from the city centre. The cheapest and fastest way to get into town is by bus. Buses are available Mon-Sat, running from the airport to the centre of La Rochelle, and vice-versa, about every 30 minutes. On Sundays there are 9 buses. The journey takes about 15 minutes and costs €1.30. There are many taxis available at the airport. It is advisable to book a taxi in advance. Abeille Taxi +33 546 41 55 55 email@example.com http://www.taxi-la-rochelle.com Mélitourisme +33 648 22 87 32 email@example.com http://www.melitourisme.fr For rental cars you can contact one of the car rental companies situated at the airport. Available companies at the airport are: Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Hertz and Enterprise.Address: Aéroport La Rochelle-Ile de Ré, La RochellePhone: +33 546 42 30 26Website: http://www.larochelle.aeroport.frMore info: Prices updated July 2013


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Submission DreamWorks Animation releases volumetric tech to open source community->
Tanman writes: "DreamWorks Animation's technology in the hands of our artists has created our rich, iconic characters and worlds. Our OpenVDB technology in particular has been the focus of intense industry interest," said Dr. Lincoln Wallen, Head of Animation Technology at DreamWorks Animation. "We have benefitted from using Open Source, and we are pleased to contribute back into the Open Source community in sharing OpenVDB."
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3.5-inch, 920,000 Dot LCD Monitor
A 3.5-inch, 920,000 Dot LCD monitor provides an ample, accurate area for critical focus confirmation and approximately 100% field of view. The display opens on the left side of the camera body.
The XF100 Professional Camcorder features a 0.24-inch, 260,000 Dot Color EVF and approximately 100% field of view coverage for comfortable viewing and accurate judgment of composition. Brightness, contrast, color and backlight are adjustable. The angle of the viewfinder is adjustable up and down through 68º for additional user comfort and when using the LCD display for monitoring.
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With Canon's new Edge Monitor Focus Assist system, a red and green monitor is shown at the bottom of the LCD Display and three red focus check areas are shown across the display. The green waveform shows overall focus of the image, while the red waveform shows the focus status of the focus check boxes. Through this dynamic focus feedback, the user can intuitively tune focus in a scene and quickly change the zone of focus.
Two peaking modes and a magnify focus assist function are available in standby and record mode (LCD monitor and EVF), making it extremely easy for the XF100 operator to check and confirm critical focus.
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Does part of your love of learning come from joy in the prospect of sharing your knowledge with others? Do you long to influence the learning and personal development of children? The Fritz Shurmur Center for Teacher Development will prepare you with the tools for effective teaching: depth in your major, breadth in the liberal arts, practical classroom skills, understanding of the issues affecting education, and the ethics of civic responsibility and affirming diversity.
Through internships, research, and travel, you'll study the most successful teaching practices as well as learn to develop and test new ideas yourself, including the thoughtful use of educational technology. In tandem with the College's Education Department, the Institute administers the elementary, secondary, and K-12 teacher certification programs, and has developed highly innovative field experiences for prospective teachers in the local schools. Roundtable discussions, visiting lecturers, alumni teachers-in-residence, and summer programs will round out your preparation to serve as a role model of outstanding classroom teaching and an intentional agent of change.
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After sparking outrage from across the political spectrum by demanding that Obama crush marijuana legalization approved by voters in Colorado and Washington State last year, the United Nations and its largely totalitarian member regimes gathered in Vienna, Austria, this week to advance a more vigorous global "war" on unapproved plants and substances. Despite openly admitting that drug use has not declined after decades of prohibition, the top global narcotics bureaucrat — a former Soviet diplomat — claimed the UN-mandated drug war must expand.
Gathered at the 56th session of the UN "Commission on Narcotic Drugs" (UN CND), which runs March 11-15, self-styled international "authorities" and national governments discussed the fact that, despite trillions of taxpayer dollars spent and hundreds of thousands killed in recent decades, the prevalence of illegal drug usage was not decreasing. Rather than rethinking the controversial global war, as many prominent critics have suggested, the assembled drug warriors insisted that more and more war was necessary.
Unsurprisingly, UN officials also claimed they needed more money and power to fight and lead the so-called "war on drugs." Among the top targets this year are the United States, which — despite slavish devotion to waging and financing the deadly UN war around the world — has increasingly defied UN drug treaties at the state level. Indeed, almost two dozen states have nullified unconstitutional federal statutes and UN treaties by legalizing marijuana for recreational or medicinal use.
During his opening remarks at the summit on March 11, Executive Director Yury Fedotov of the UN "Office on Drugs and Crime" (UNODC) claimed his planetary bureaucracy "has a primary institutional role to play in defining the international drug control system of the 21st Century." The former Soviet Communist diplomat-turned UN drug czar also bragged that the global "war" was expanding under his leadership, boasting of all the new offices and regional schemes popping up around the globe.
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A vaccine to prevent infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is urgently needed. Worldwide, most HIV infections occur through sex between a man and woman. The vaccine in this study consists of a protein from HIV that has been synthetically produced and linked to a protein that boosts immune responses. It has not been tested in humans before, but it is expected (from animal studies) that direct application into the female genital tract (via the vagina) as liquid drops, will provoke immune protection at the site of HIV infection. This is less applicable to men, therefore only healthy, HIV negative women will be recruited. The investigators will recruit at one site, which is a university vaccine research centre with experience of running similar trials. The study will last 24 weeks during which subjects will have blood samples taken on six visits, and three immunisations over 12 weeks in which 1 millilitres of vaccine is placed into the vaginal by inserting a small plastic syringe. The purpose of this initial small study is to monitor safety of the vaccine and to determine whether it is appropriate to continue into future, larger studies in which the immune response to the vaccine is measured.
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|Phase I Clinical Trial in Healthy Female Volunteers of Reactogenicity and Immunogenicity of Three Cervico-vaginal Topical Immunisations With a Fixed Dose of HIV CN54gp140 Glycoprotein-hsp70 Conjugate Vaccine
- Frequency of local immunisation site vaccine-related Adverse Events [ Time Frame: 20 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Semi-structured diary card of solicited local symptoms (vaginal irritation, discharge, bleeding), investigator-prompted recall of unsolicited symptoms, recorded for 20 weeks from day of first immunisation. Visual inspection of cervix-vagina by trained operator prior to immunisation and on final visit.
- Frequency of generalised vaccine-related Adverse Events [ Time Frame: 20 ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Semi-structured diary card of solicited generalised symptoms (headache, fever, malaise, chills, myalgia), investigator-prompted recall of unsolicited symptoms, recorded for 20 weeks from day of first immunisation.
- Frequency of vaccine-related Adverse Events in hematology and serum biochemistry parameters [ Time Frame: 20 ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Adverse Events defined as deviation from normal ranges defined for pre-determined panels of hematology and serum biochemistry parameters.
- Frequency of subjects mounting a cervico-vaginal antibody response to CN54gp140 [ Time Frame: 20 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Exploratory assay of cervico-vaginal antibody to CN54gp140, measured at each scheduled study visit. Not a study endpoint.
- Frequency of subjects mounting a cervico-vaginal antibody response to hsp70 [ Time Frame: 20 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Exploratory assay of cervico-vaginal antibody to hsp70, measured at each scheduled study visit. Not a study endpoint.
- Frequency of subjects mounting a T cellular proliferative response to CN54gp140 [ Time Frame: 20 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Exploratory assay of T cell proliferation in response to in vitro antigen stimulation, measured at each scheduled study visit. Not a study endpoint.
- Frequency of subjects mounting a serum antibody response to CN54gp140 [ Time Frame: 20 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Exploratory assay of serum antibody to CN54gp140, measured at each scheduled study visit. Not a study endpoint.
- Frequency of subjects mounting a serum antibody response to hsp70 [ Time Frame: 20 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Exploratory assay of serum antibody to hsp70, measured at each scheduled study visit. Not a study endpoint.
|Study Start Date:
|July 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Vaginal immunisation
CN54gp140 glycoprotein-hsp70 conjugate vaccine
Biological: CN54gp140 glycoprotein-hsp70 conjugate vaccine
CN54gp140-hsp70 conjugate vaccine administered intravaginally 3 times over a 12-week period
Other Name: ZM96gp140 glycoprotein
Detailed Description:
This hypothesis-generating, first-in-human, Phase 1 study will be conducted according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of St George's. The purpose of the study is to determine the immediate safety and reactogenicity of the vaccine, to guide future larger Phase 1/2 studies of safety and efficacy.
Eight subjects will be included to receive 3 cervico-vaginal topical applications of 100µg of CN54gp140-hsp70 conjugate vaccine in 1.0 mL physiological buffer, administered as topical intra-vaginal drops on day 0, and at 4 and 12 weeks after the first immunisation. The study will consist of 1 pre-study screening visit, 3 immunisation visits, and 2 follow-up visits over a total period of 20 weeks. Subjects will be recruited as one cohort in two groups of four. The dose of antigens and immunisation schedule has been selected based on pre-clinical and clinical experience with the same HIV envelope protein.
Each subject's medical history (including past and present illnesses, current medications, family medical history) will be formally assessed and recorded at screening. Volunteers' age, gender, height, weight and ethnic origin will be recorded. A full physical examination will be conducted by a registered medical practitioner at screening and the final study visit. Regular assessments of vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature) will be made on all visits.
Diary cards, investigator-prompted recall of events, laboratory tests (haematology, biochemistry) and direct visualisation of immunisation site will be used to identify Adverse Events. Frequency of vaccine-related Adverse Events is the Primary Study Endpoint.
Before and after each immunisation visit (0, 4 and 12 weeks) blood samples will be obtained for collection of serum and for separation of PBMCs for cellular assays. At each time point, vaginal and cervical secretions will be taken. All immunology assays are exploratory and are not study endpoints. HIV serology and DNA detection will be repeated at the final visit to detect subjects who may have contracted HIV infection during the study period, and who may therefore have developed antibody and T-cell responses due to the HIV infection that would interfere with exploratory immunology assays.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 45 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult female volunteers, 18 to 45 years of age, who have signed an informed consent form following a detailed written explanation of participation in the protocol.
- Volunteers who are in good health as determined by medical history, physical examination and clinical judgement.
- Available for the duration of the study.
- Women who, if capable of becoming pregnant during the study, have agreed to have a pregnancy test immediately before immunisation, and to use appropriate contraception methods during the whole study period. Appropriate contraception shall include physician-prescribed oral hormonal agents, barrier contraceptives, regular and consistent use of condoms without spermicidal agents, or intrauterine devices only.
- Agree not to undertake any vaginal practices other than receptive intercourse with a male or use of sanitary tampons during menses. Use of condoms without spermicidal agents is encouraged.
- Have not donated blood during 3 months prior to study entry and agree to not donate for 3 months after the end of their participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- They have hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine used in this study.
- They are found to be HIV antibody or HIV proviral DNA positive at the time of initial screening.
- They have a known or suspected history of cervico-vaginal disease, malignancy or abnormality discovered at time of screening, or who have undergone a Letts procedure.
- They present in the samples obtained at the screening visit:
- a clinically significant abnormality in the haematological or biochemical assays.
- Positive tests for Hepatitis B and/or C infection
- Positive tests for genital infections: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoea, Treponema pallidum (syphilis).
- An abnormal value will be defined by the ranges quoted by pathology laboratory.
- They have a known or suspected impairment of lung, heart, liver, kidney, blood disorders or immune dysfunction.
- They are receiving immunosuppressive therapy (including systemic steroids).
- They are receiving any regular medications via vaginal route.
- They have any acute infections (including fever greater than or equal to 38°C) or any chronic disease.
- They present a current problem with substance abuse or with a history of substance abuse, which, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with participation in the study.
- They have any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the evaluation of the study objectives.
- They have received an investigational agent within 3 months prior to study entry.
- They cannot speak fluent English
- They are planning to leave the area of the study site prior to the end of the study period, or are likely not to complete the study.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01285141
|United Kingdom
|St George's - University of London
|London, England, United Kingdom, SW17 0RE
|Principal Investigator:
|David JM Lewis, MD
|St George's, University of London, UK
Additional Information:
No publications provided by St George's, University of London
Additional publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|David JM Lewis, Professor of Clinical Vaccinology, St George's, University of London
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01285141 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|January 26, 2011
|Last Updated:
|December 4, 2012
|Health Authority:
|United Kingdom: Research Ethics Committee
United Kingdom: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Keywords provided by St George's, University of London:
HIV Infections
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Immune System Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Lentivirus Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Virus Diseases
Adjuvants, Immunologic
Anti-Infective Agents
Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
Antineoplastic Agents
Antiviral Agents
Immunologic Factors
Interferon Inducers
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Protective Agents
Radiation-Protective Agents
Therapeutic Uses
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The Sabres weren't happy with the Wayne Simmonds hit on Ennis. Officials ruled that Ennis turned into the hit. Simmonds was only given a five minute major for fighting. Mike Weber who fought Simmonds was assessed 17 penalty minutes. Forward Steve Ott told Two On Your Side's Stu Boyar "Obviously I think Shanahan (NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan. The league did not take a look at it.) has to take a look at it today. He's staring at his numbers the whole way, obviously Enzo does have a slight turn in there but knowing as a hockey player when you're casing a guy down and his numbers and he commits to his numbers the whole way obviously the intent was there and it was definitely a penalty and its such a (expletive) instigator rule when you look at Webby (Mike Weber). He asked the guy to square up to fight, he doesn't really jump him and Simmonds is throwing punches before Webby can even get his gloves off. Where is the instigator when we go down short in that hole sequence ? A really tough situation."
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|Posted by John Bercik on April 29 2009 6:27pm
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Just a comment on the comments; It does not appear that you can add comments to Views in MySQL.
|Posted by Andre K. on May 25 2009 1:56pm
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It took me about half an hour to figure out that the semicolon problem isn't fixed in 4.0.13 (as stated in the manual) and at least exists up to 4.1.13.
This throws an "Error 1064":
/*50000 DROP FUNCTION IF EXISTS `foo`; */
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We have sql queries in 1000 places in our bash scripts and it was becoming challenging for me to figure out in the processlist to know which script is running the query. So wanted to come with some simple logic to show the script name as comments for each query in the processlist,
we have the connection string in our config file...it would be easy to change in one place instead changing at all the places in our script.
our project.config
MYSQL1="mysql -h $host -u$dbUser -p$dbPass -A $db"
function visible() {
read sql
case "$1" in
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the script(query_visible_test.sh) will still use what they are using.(something like this)
echo "select DISTINCT ID,count(1) CNT from STATS where HIT_DATE between '2009-11-01' and '2009-12-09' group by ID order by CNT desc limit 100;" | $MYSQL
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Go out to a nearby park or garden and take a picture of your favorite tree, flower, or other blooming plant.
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Be part of this fun activity and encourage your friends and family to participate! We will be sharing our favorite pictures on Facebook and Twitter.
The goal of this project is to get people outside on Earth Day and connect with nature and share your love for our great Earth! Our plan is to have this project continue in future years where participants can return to the same tree, flower or blooming plant a year later and take another photo of it. Changes in blooming patterns could be examined and may have a connection to climate change.
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Roaming free on the prairie with nothing but his horse and saddle, the idea of the American cowboy has long fascinated us. These tough, weathered men embodied the frontier spirit, and there's something romantic about the way they'd wander into dusty towns, save beautiful women, and vanquish the bad guys. Enamored with cowboy culture, Hollywood has churned out westerns since the 1920s, including classics like Stagecoach (John Wayne's breakthrough role) and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford). Naturally, cowboys and all their trademark accoutrements--like Stetson hats, bandannas, and buckskin vests--have had a huge influence on the fashion world too. It's been over a decade since Dolce & Gabbana's F/W 01 collection, full of suede jackets, leather pants, and lots of fringe, and the style has reappeared numerous times since then. We're happy to report that thanks to this season's prevalent Western wear, it's certainly not time to hang up your spurs. This season, we're inspired by spaghetti westerns, a European (mostly Italian, hence the carb-loading reference) subgenre of the classic American films. Interested in the westward expansion of your wardrobe? Read on for today's Currently Channeling story!The Cinematic Inspiration
Though hundreds of spaghetti westerns were produced during their '60s and '70s heyday, chances are you're most familiar with the Dollars Trilogy. Directed by the genre's godfather Sergio Leone, the movies propelled Clint Eastwood--who played the lonesome, ever-mysterious leading man--to stardom.
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We're inclined to think that several designers screened a Leone flick or two before working on their fall collections, interpreting the cowboy look in a truly sophisticated way. Hermes' Christophe Lemaire paired a leather jacket with gaucho pants, a smart fedora, and boots for the rugged frontier girl, while Isabel Marant's urban adventurer wore a yoked Top ($820, 212.219.2284), embellished Pants ($2170, 212.219.2284), and Shoes ($990, 212.219.2284) with silver toe tips. Inspired by these runway looks, we wrangled a few stylish items that exude cowgirl haute couture!
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While Ksubi's denim jacket has been faded and distressed to the perfect degree, it's the rows of silver bar studs that transform the topper into cowgirl-worthy wear. To channel a modern take on the Wild West, pair it with faded jeans for a denim-on-denim ensemble.
ASOS Leather Suede Insert Satchel ($75)
The suede panels on this leather bag are unmistakably Western-inspired, but in case you don't want a full-on cowgirl look, they're also quite subtle. Whether you're about to ride off into the sunset or just want to accessorize an off-duty outfit, ASOS' sturdy satchel is a must-have!
Topshop Arson Flame Western Boots ($200)
These Topshop kicks have a little more flair than your average cowboy boots. Crafted in black leather with a glossy burgundy design, they've also got a metal toe and heel cap. Contrast their grittiness with something feminine, like a floaty dress or skirt.
Wendy Nichol Shadow Land Hat ($650, 212.431.4171) in Black
Hats, such as this ultra-luxe version from Wendy Nichol, can be an iconic part of the spaghetti western hero's persona. If you'd prefer a more wallet-friendly alternative, try Catarzi Exclusive For ASOS' Brim Fedora Hat ($16). As for that dusty, worn-in feel that comes with embarking on a Wild West adventure? You're on your own!
Pixie Market Ornate Western Belt ($42)
A tooled metal belt is perfect when you need to cinch in a poncho, or even just a slouchy t-shirt, at the waist. We suggest Pixie Market's flashy, oversized version with its two intricate gold buckles.
BDG Cigarette High-Rise Embroidered Jeans ($78)
Take sleek black denim, add some Southwestern embroidery, and you have BDG's flattering cigarette jeans! Tuck in a worn-in chambray shirt for a polished Western feel.
Wren Suede Fringe Shorts ($348) in Camel
Fresh from the rodeo, Wren's suede fringe shorts are over the top in the best way possible. Keep the rest of your look simple with a crisp white blouse and sleek pumps.
Benefit Dallas Face Powder ($28)
Cowboys and ranch hands spend most of their days in the sun. We found a way you can fake their healthy outdoors glow! Simply dust Benefit's powder across key areas, like your cheeks, forehead, and chin, for natural-looking radiance.
The 2 Bandits Bow Tie Choker ($158) in Antique Silver with Blue Enamel
We'd like to consider this an appropriation of the classic bolo tie. Slip the choker on over the collar of a buttoned-up shirt for a fashionable frontier-girl outfit.
Levi's Made & Crafted Embroidered Sawtooth Western Shirt ($198, 310.395.5699)
Western kitsch--such as embroidered birds and blue snap closures--becomes cool thanks to this Levi's Made & Crafted blouse. Dress it up by tucking it into a mid-shin pencil skirt.--Tiffany Tse
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PAWTUCKET ŌĆö For PawSox manager Gary DiSarcina, seeing Derek Jeter propel himself through the rehab process this past weekend helped conjure up one pleasant memory after another.
ŌĆ£I hadnŌĆÖt seen him in a while, but the first thing I thought of when I saw him was ŌĆśMan, heŌĆÖs a classy individual,ŌĆÖŌĆØ DiSarcina expressed. ŌĆ£In my mind, he and Cal Ripken Jr. were the torchbearers. Cal handed it over to him, and not because Derek won, but itŌĆÖs the way he won.
ŌĆ£Like I said to his face the other day, Derek was one of the guys you hated to play against, but when youŌĆÖre done playing, you just love watching him play. HeŌĆÖs everything thatŌĆÖs good and pure about this game,ŌĆØ DiSarcina continued. ŌĆ£HeŌĆÖs been a standard bearer of the game and has done it the right way in a large market. He stayed out of trouble both on and off the field. You never hear anyone say a bad word about him."
DiSarcina doesnŌĆÖt know Jeter personally, though itŌĆÖs clear why the former would contain so much adoration for the latter. As an everyday shortstop for the Angels, DiSarcina would pay extra attention to his contemporary in the opposite dugout.
ŌĆ£I used it as a motivational tool because I wanted to play better than that shortstop that night,ŌĆØ DiSarcina said. ŌĆ£At the same time, I would pick up things from that other shortstop ŌĆō what he was doing that I liked and things that he didnŌĆÖt do that I liked. Whether it was Jeter, Ripken or Alan Trammell, I always watched those guys.ŌĆØ
Jeter officially burst on the major league scene on May 29, 1995. His first game at Yankee Stadium came four days later with DiSarcinaŌĆÖs Angels serving as the opponent. The box score from the Angels-Yankees contest on June 2, 1995 revealed that Jeter and DiSarcina batted ninth for their respective ballclubs.
ŌĆ£When he came up, he had first-step quickness and the range. He was a skinny kid, but he was young and fresh and had a ton of energy,ŌĆØ DiSarcina recalled. ŌĆ£Playing against him, I couldnŌĆÖt stand him. He took hits away from us and was one of those if you hit a routine groundball to, you better make sure you make it clean and finish the play because he was going to run hard.
ŌĆ£He would do the little things like bunt and hit-and-run ŌĆ" he was a team player,ŌĆØ DiSarcina added. ŌĆ£I think the world of him now that IŌĆÖm not playing against him.ŌĆØ
The sight of Jeter in a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre uniform for three games in Moosic, Pa. recently helped DiSarcina reinforce the sterling reputation that the New York captain has carved out.
ŌĆ£The body frame is still there, but heŌĆÖs a bigger guy. ThereŌĆÖs wear on his tires and heŌĆÖs not as quick, but he still has the same actions,ŌĆØ said DiSarcina. ŌĆ£I think he plays the game for the right reason. Watching him for the three games, he took unbelievable secondary reads and was in the right cutoff positions and encouraging his teammates.
ŌĆ£I mean, heŌĆÖs a Hall of Famer on a rehab assignment. Watching him do those little things just shows me that he plays the game for the right reasons. He enjoys baseball and the competition aspect,ŌĆØ DiSarcina went on. ŌĆ£For Derek to do it the way he did it on a rehab assignment proves what a special player he truly is. You saw it during batting practice and the way he interacted with his teammates and the opposition.ŌĆØ
DiSarcina was not around Jeter on a day-to-day basis when Jeter was climbing through the YankeesŌĆÖ system. The Pawtucket skipper did get a taste of what life is like for a ballyhooed shortstop when Xander Bogaerts passed through McCoy Stadium on his way to joining the parent club.
ŌĆ£You can compare the outside noise that surrounded them, which I think stems from coming up in a big market and people knowing who you are,ŌĆØ said DiSarcina. ŌĆ£They follow you and are excited to see you play and to hear what the scouts and TV pundits are saying.ŌĆØ
Another comparison DiSarcina made between Jeter and Bogaerts is the makeup of the big-league clubhouse each happened to set foot in upon getting promoted.
ŌĆ£In DerekŌĆÖs rookie year, he was around veterans such as Wade Boggs and Paul OŌĆÖNeill. Xander is around a great group of guys too ŌĆō guys who are going to take care of him,ŌĆØ said DiSarcina.
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Is there anyone in the United Kingdom who successfully uses the BT Voyager 2100 Wireless 802.11g ADSL Modem/Router with a PC running Linux? If so would they recomend it even though BT will not support Linux?
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By By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
I got the feeling that something ain't right,
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair,
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs,
Clowns to the left of me,
Jokers to the right, here I am,
Stuck in the middle with you.
This is the way I have been feeling about this political season. As a moderate my voting choices seem so limited. I'd like to think that most people are in the moderate category, but recently as I looked at polls it seems that is not true. Does that mean that Nixon's "Silent Majority" has slipped away into the night?
It's interesting as I thought about this dilemma a couple of weeks ago, that I got caught in an actual "stuck in the middle with you."
My sister and her husband had come to Utah from Texas for a funeral of a family member and we were all in Salt Lake. It was a Sunday night, but despite the fact I knew that the City Creek Center was closed on Sundays I wanted to show it to them. We drove downtown, but as usual parking on the street was a problem. As I passed the entrances to the parking plaza underneath the center all but the 100 South entrance had closed signs on them. I entered there grabbed a ticket from the machine, and parked in, well almost any space I wanted. It was fairly empty except for cars that were there for restaurant patrons (the only establishments open in the mall).
We walked up to the sparsely populated plazas. Of course the main areas were closed, but the outside was beautiful. We also walked across South Temple to the LDS Church Office plaza and looked at the gardens. We then came back and took the elevator down to where we had parked.
We got in the car and I drove up to one of the exits, deposited my ticket in the machine, which did not charge me (thank you) and I drove up the ramp to go out.
It was then that I almost hit the big steel gate blocking my exit.
Yes I'm stuck in the middle with you,
And I'm wondering what it is I should do,
It's so hard to keep this smile from my face,
Losing control, yeah, I'm all over the place,
Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.
It was perplexing. How could we get out. I started to laugh, but realized we may be in a fix. There was enough room to turn around my truck and go back through another gate across from the one I had just deposited my ticket in, and luckily the machine there gave me another ticket and let me through that gate back into the parking plaza.
I drove around in circles, going up and down the various levels trying to find a way out. I saw the State Street entrance/exit, but this time I looked beyond the ticket gathering machine and saw that gate was down too.
All of us were laughing as we did this. But it was rather nervous laughter. My wife made fun of me. My sister made jokes about being stuck driving around forever in the bowels of the church's commercial complex.
I thought, "Maybe this is hell. Maybe I should be a member."
We passed another exit and I peered beyond the ticket booth. It too had the gate down.
Well I don't know why I came here tonight,
Stuck in the middle with you...
Then it dawned on me. DUH!!! Try the entrance you came in on, 100 South. Since that was the only one we hadn't checked, it might still be open.
It was, although the way it exits once I went through the ticket gate it looked like it was blocked. I am sure we all had a little chill thinking it might not be a way out as we burst out onto the street.
It was a symbolic thing for me. The politics in this country are so polarized, so out of touch with what I want our leaders to do, that I feel like I am driving around a parking mall all night, trying to find a way out.
But there doesn't seem to be one.
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The Flashlight shown is 90" long!
90" long50" wide at head46" wide at foot46" peak height32" triangular gear closets (3.3 feet squared each)39 square feet interiorIncluded vertical poles add 6 ounces2 pounds 15 ounces minimum3 pound 5 ounce packed
Michael,You have my attention. I look forward to seeing what else you come up with for the 2014 line.Andrew
some great features on that quilt. Love the hood. But ,as already pointed out, the footbox entry looks too wide to not allow draughts in easily .
I have a sample available for testing and comment by any user if this forum who will actually use the bag soon (like next weekend, my window for any changes is almost closed), who is legitimately concerned about the footbox, and will send it back to me quickly with thoughtful comments based on your experience. Again, I have not experienced or heard about any issue with the footbox design, most testers were not as experienced with quilts as many of you. But if there are improvements to discover.......I'll sleep in it again tonight and focus on this area and let you know what I think. It's cold here is Spokane, so it should be a good testing night.....
My problem is that I find many foot boxes to be too small to accommodate a pair of size 15 feet without crushing the insulation.
All:Based on the comments above, I just spent some time looking at all the various quilts in my gear closet, specifically focusing on the "closure" of the underside of the footbox. First, some of the footboxes are deeper than others, the BCQ is about "medium" in its length, and on the large side of girth. In terms of closure, the V shape footboxes attempt to roll the quilt under you, and are effective at the footbox but obviously flop open towards the top. The BCQ is different in that the handpockets create a full-length fold under of the edge of the bag, show here:This folds the edge of the quilt under for the entire length of the bag, especially for stomach and side sleepers like me who will tend to keep their hands in the pockets most of the time, tensioning the edge and folding the side under. Now, if it twists at the foot, you will get drafts right at the top of the footboy, but no more so than quilts with a shorter footboy and a V shape. We could, of course, add more material to make it a V shape, or lengthen the footbox, but this would add weight. Or the term we use in our team of corporate greed: "It's a dollar and an ounce". My conclusion continues to be that it's good to go as-is, but the offer for additional perspective still stands...
Hard to have a viable opinion without actually seeing or using the thing, but in the video it really looks like the bottom end of the quilt flops open exposing the underside of the foot-box quite a bit as he adjusts. I am an "active" sleeper so for a quilt meant to go below freezing that would be a big concern for me. The underside of a Katabatic quilt comes to a "V" on its way to the foot-box (and BTW is shaped to not flop open at the top), but an additional feature is an slightly elastic adjustable strap with flat hardware placed a few inches above the joining of the "V". I always thought that was a smart low-weight design feature to address a similar concern.(I took this photo from Hendrik for illustration)Also, looking at the underside of your quilt I cannot make out how your neck closure works. Does the system rely on just the hand pockets to cinch the top?
Edited by cfrey.0 on 09/28/2013 12:25:23 MDT.
Michael ,I live in Richland Washington and I would love to test this out and also my brother; both from the Tri cities we are going to Lake Roosevelt next weekend at my brothers property. We both use the Exped Dream Walkers 250 and would love to review and compare them. We are both 6 foot one guys. I will sent you a pm with more info Ammon BruceAlso this is a cool way to advertise,but if we could get the 2014 Dealer Workbook sent to us with all the specs. If you have so many new items; let us Christmas shop the catalog. Most smaller retailers will not carry everything you will sell. That way we can compare notes! I have my fingers crossed!
Edited by AmmonBruce on 09/28/2013 12:32:22 MDT.
Got your message. Coming your way on Monday.....
Looked at the SD site for tents.When will the new tents be posted?Thanks.
I get just about everything I can from the cottage gear maker. I stopped getting Backpacker a few years back since they don not cover much that is relative to those with experience or those who are truly UL, or looking for functional high quality gear. As you pointed out, most of it just sucks. I have several Hammockgear quilts (under and over) and they are great, plus Adam has retro improved items for me at no cost. The designs are simple and practical and I deal with good folks, with great personal service, and I can support someone here in central Ohio. That is just one example, I could go on and on (hammocks, backpacks, cuben tarps, etc.). To me it is clear that the folks at Gossamer Gear actually use the backpacks they design as compared to a UL commercial product like Golite, not that they do not all have there place.It is good to hear of the new direction of SD, hope it works out for you. Your new tent looks like some cottage gear makers (see Tarptent) designs we have seen for years, but nice to see it making it mainstream I suppose. The quilt looks a bit gimmicky to me, most here want practical and no frills. The hand pockets just do not make sense to me at all, you can't grab a regular quilt and move around with it? What quilts have you tested that are too small to do this? I can get the Hammockgear and other cottage makers to make it whatever specs I want for minimal charge, I have never had a problem moving around with my quilt as opposed to a bag (which is why I use a quilt) and as for a hood, why? the reason most of us do not like them is that they are confining and are always there, I like to be able to wear a fleece, down, both or none at all, the hood takes that versatility away from me.The backpacking quilt should be like the quilt at home and move with you, with no pockets or hood IMO. I can also see hands getting a bit too sweaty in those pockets. Anyway, nice to see what is going on at SD, keep sharpening the pencil, I doubt many that use Cottage makers will switch, but the newbs and others out there reading the Backpacker gear guide in March may be the better for it.
After rereading your post with specs, I am assuming your en rating is lower extreme and not the comfort rating, am I right? Also just a few more observations, particularly how they relate to the UL crowd. If I compare my HG Burrow 20 quilt with the SD one, this is what I find: SD is 24 oz, HG is 17.3, 6 oz difference, HG has 12 oz down in an Argon shell (1 oz more) and is rated to what I consider a conservative 20 degrees, with a price of $263. So that is a 28% weight savings for a warmer bag? The shelter could be similarly compared to the TT Scarp, SMD Lunar Duo, etc.I guess my question is who is your clientele? Are you going after what you perceive as a gap between the commercial and the cottage gear maker? What I am seeing is something in the middle. You are never going to sell a heavier, same price or more expensive item to the UL crowd, and most newbs are going to stick with the straight forward sleeping bag, tent, pack, etc. when they first start out? People seek out UL, they don't go to REI to find it at least not in my experience, we only shop there for sporks.I think it is great to see a different approach to it all, I just don't quite get your market segment? Those truly looking for UL gear will find it and you will still always be a quite a bit behind the cottage gear makers, right? I mean you are saying this is coming out in 2014, HG switched to the lighter Argon fabric with one quick announcement on the HG forums, by 2014, there will most likely be something lighter still and you will be looking at fabrics like Argon for 2016.
Looks like a walrus or MSR Zoid, might be interesting
Those would drive me nuts. Like sleeping with mittens on.So all the two person tents will only have a single door?
Edited by kthompson on 09/29/2013 10:08:29 MDT.
Edited by FamilyGuy on 11/13/2013 15:53:15 MST.
Hi All:*New tents will be posted on the site in January when the 2014 models arrive for delivery.*For those wanting the inside scoop sooner, I posed the relevant pages of the workbook on a new sierra designs page at zenbivy.com Note: I crossed out the wholesale price, which is what retailers pay before any discounts we give them. For some insight into the corporate greed, we charge the retailer about half of the retail price, so I am selling them a $300 tent for a smidge over $150.*only one of our 2 person tents has a single door. The Flashlight, our lightest tent, has two doors. When I was talking about a single door, I was referring to getting in and out of the tent. Tents with vestibules require you to open and close 2 doors, plus crawl over your gear, plus they crush ventilation. Vestibules, IMO, are just about the worst thing you can do to a 3S tent. The first vestibule was done by TNF when they converted the venerable VE24 to the VE25. They were used to eliminate snow tunnels, so that a person could get into a vestibule, then shut the inner tent before opening the next door. Sort of a storm chamber that eliminated shimming through a storm tunnel in bad weather. Then people figured out you could cook and store there, and most tents have been ruined following this model ever since. Gear stored in the door is not smart. Two doors on a 3S tent is not smart. Killing ventilation on 3S tents is not smart. Vestibules do all these things, which is why you won't find any on SD tents anymore.*The new flashlight is reminiscent of the Zoid (I used to be the S&M Director at MSR, and I was the one who started MSR tents from the remains of Moss and Walrus. Unlike the Zoid, the front poles are vertical, and can be replaced with trekking poles. Plus, there is no vestibule blocking the door and hindering ventilation, the gear storage is moved away from the door, and the door creates a huge vent that you can open in bad weather, and a nice window that you can always see out of. I live in the Northwest, and nearly every shelter on the market (except for the MSR Missing Link/Faststash) require you to close the tent up in bad weather. In most cases, you can't even get in and out without water coming into the tent interior. To be truly comfortable, a tent has to both vent in worst case conditions, and you MUST be able to see outside in poor weather, so you avoid that cooped up feeling, and you MUST be able to cook. ALL SD tents allow all three, because the door is no longer a door, it is a wall that can be height customized (drop door can be zipped up part way to block lower wind, but still get over it to cook (and see), it is a HUGE vent (really the best part, which allows us to get away from double walls and use it like a real tarp. The key is the awning over the door. When I named the Missing Link in 2002, that is what saw. Most people saw a funky ugly trekking pole single wall freak show (which is was), I saw the future: awnings over doorways fundamentally redefine the experience. Every SD tent is descendant from the MSR Missing Link, the shelter I use in most conditions to this day. We even have mostly double wall (they are all exoskeleton/hybrids) freestanding versions, but they all have awnings and drop doors, and are dramatically more livable as a result. Think about it: isn't this freedom why most of us love tarps? Is it really all about weight?*I will do a quick video of the Flashlight 2 and post it to the SD page on zenbivy.com; I'll try to do it today but priority is to get off this computer and outside before the rain comes this afternoon....*EN ratings are not in the workbook, since they were still being tested at print. But yes, the 28 degree number is the Limit (not extreme, that is something else), the comfort rating is 38 degrees.*Regarding Lance's questions comparing the SD quilt to the HG Burrow 20. I am not familiar with that bag, but I can tell you there is no rocket science to the weight of any of these bags. Ounces of down (given the same fill power) is probably your best comparison tool for judging relative warmth of bags that are not EN rated. Beyond that, weight is a simple factor of size and material weight. So, though I admit I have no idea, I doubt that bag would rate at 20 degrees on the EN test (In fact I know it wouldn't, since it does not insulate the head, but just speaking relatively). But with super high fill power down, and an uber light shell, it is certainly conceivable.*Lance: you nailed it: "Are you going after what you perceive as a gap between the commercial and the cottage gear maker? What I am seeing is something in the middle." I even have this funky chart in my business plan that shows the "gap" you refer to, with the following caption: "In general, our competitors are not providing much that is very interesting. Since our objective is to produce products that fundamentally change the customer dialogue so that we change the state of the marketplace, in total defiance of anything that could be considered status quo, it is pointless to review them in detail.Competitively, all the "big brands" are nicely piled on top of one another, each fighting for the same space using the same "aspirational" marketing model. Meanwhile, when it comes to Sierra Design's core activities of backpacking and hiking, the big brands are doing nothing innovative. As a result, many of the enthusiast level backpacking and hiking customers have deserted the traditional outdoor marketplace, and a small but dedicated cottage industry has grown to fulfill the need created by simply being ignored by the big brands.And there exists a void, a white space, and a key opportunity for Sierra Designs."Then I have a big arrow that shows are vision of customers moving from the traditional toward the dedicated enthusiast. As has been stated in this thread over and over, there is not much that Sierra Designs can bring to the enthusiast crowd that you are not already getting (but there is some). Our real mission is to provide real ways to turn casual backpackers into dedicated backpackers, by making the experience light and comfortable. Right now, if you want to go backpacking, and you walk in to an REI, what you walk out with is generally crap that is both heavy AND uncomfortable. But that is what people do all the time, and I hate it, because many people who have that experience simply stop participating, which is a shame. More backpackers means more emphasis on resource protection, and more people who share our passion for the wild places. If I have my way, Sierra Designs will actually GROW the cottage industry by introducing more people to new and better thinking. I showed this slide to the buyer of a major retailer, and no kidding, the buyer said "what is this cottage industry you are talking about?" He had no clue that you guys even existed, or that people were so passionate about backpacking. Now, some of you may not want the average Joe to become more involved in backpacking. For me, just about the last thing I want to see on my trips is another backpacker. But I think that more backpackers is a good thing, because more backpackers means more voices, and hopefully more protected wild places for us to wander. Readers of this forum may need to wander farther to obtain solitude, but keep making those packs lighter and you can do just that!
Thank you for your response.
Thanks for the reply. I can see where you are going now, I hope there is indeed a market for SD in that gap, somewhere between where we are and the commercial companies, if you get these new lines in the big box stores, maybe the newb can start out a "E" and then get to "H" from there, rather than starting at "A" like most of us did. I can remember hauling some heavy, not so functional packs with heavy underrated gear as most others have experienced.I think the en ratings are a good idea, just not always apples to apples. For the adventurer that caries a down hood, fleece hood, or balaclava, and wants to use that there is no real answer to "no hood" I do know my HG products are 900 fill and way warm. If you are interested head over to Hammockforums.net there are a ton of do it yourselfers and cottage gear makers making some really forward thinking, quilts, hammocks, tarps, etc. Most of us who have been at it a while can look at the loft and cut of the bag and tell how warm it is...just lay a Western Mountaineering 20 bag next to NF Cat's Meow and it is obvious someone is fibbing about temp rating.Thanks for your input and best of luck with your new product launch, good to see someone cares about the consumer and product.
Michael,Forgive me. I did read all your earlier posts, but had to stop here.You probably personify the comment I posted recently suggesting that the larger tent makers, before they make any new tents, should be required to spend a month every summer trekking in the Pacific NW, with only their own tents for shelter I would add.The posts identifying the new SD tent with older designs hit the nail on the head.For innovation, look at the tents designed and built by two of our Scottish posters on MYOG. Only experience trekking will provide the knowledge required to move tentmaking forward. The rest is fluff. We can always use less of that.
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"Step Up 2 the Streets" is the follow-up to the smash hit "Step Up." When rebellious street dancer Andie lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life. When she joins forces with the school's hottest dancer Chase to form a crew of classmate outcasts to compete in Baltimore's underground dance battle, The Streets, she ultimately finds a way to live her dream while building a bridge between her two separate worlds.
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