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|Clinical usefulness of measuring red blood cell distribution width on admission in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
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|BACKGROUND: Conventional cardiac markers used for the biochemical diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) have a high specificity but low sensitivity within 2-4 h of symptoms onset. The red blood cell distribution width (RDW), reflecting the size variability of circulating red blood cells, has been shown to be independently associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events. We assessed whether there is an association between RDW at admission and cardiac troponin T (cTnT) elevation in patients with chest pain. METHODS: We analyzed RDW values in 2304 adult patients, who were consecutively admitted over a 1-year period to the local emergency department for chest pain suggestive of ACS. In all patients, a baseline blood sample was collected for routine haematological testing, whereas cTnT was measured at baseline and after 4, 6, and 12 h. RESULTS: A total of 456 patients (19.8% of total) had ACS. These patients, all having cTnT> or =0.03 microg/L up to 12 h from admission other than ischaemic electrocardiographic changes, had higher RDW than non-ACS patients [median 15.1%, (5th-95th percentiles) 13.2%-19.0% vs. 13.5%, 12.9%-17.1%, p<0.001]. On admission, the sensitivity and specificity of cTnT were 94% (25 false negative results) and 100%, respectively. The diagnostic accuracy of RDW, as calculated by the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, was 0.705 (p<0.001). At the cut-off value of 14%, the clinical sensitivity and specificity of RDW on admission were 79% and 50%, respectively. In 21 out of 25 patients classified as false negative for cTnT on admission, the RDW was >14%. Accordingly, the diagnostic sensitivity of the two combined measurements on admission was 99%. CONCLUSIONS: As RDW is widely available to clinicians as a part of the complete blood count, and therefore incurs no additional costs, it might be considered with other conventional cardiac markers for the risk stratification of ACS patients admitted to emergency departments.
|Giuseppe Lippi; Luca Filippozzi; Martina Montagnana; Gian Luca Salvagno; Massimo Franchini; Gian Cesare Guidi; Giovanni Targher
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Biking in Bagan or Climbing Kyaiktiyo . . . or perhaps the Yangon – Bagan train ride. Tough call.
He was brilliant: kind, considerate, always thinking about how he do the little extra bits . . . as well as being thoroughly professional and extremely well organised.
Ask your tour guide for suggestions for free days–our guide came up with some great inexpensive options, which turned out to be a lot of fun.
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Bagan was stunning, I really loved it. The most memorable thing was finding the street in Maymyo (pyin oo lin) were my Father was born and brought up for the first 11 years of his life. If anything I think the trip should have been longer, more time a t variuos places. Maymyo was much nicer than Mandaly and maybe in future you should spend a night up there in the cool.
Si was a mazing. So proud of his country. He gave us lots of options not on the tour schedule. He was very knowledgable and very patient with us all.
Go now it is a wonderful place.
Reviewed by Sarah Blagdon who travelled in July 2012
Difficult to say, there were so many. Visiting Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon; mingling with local pilgrims at the precariously perched Golden Rock; seeing the sun set over Bagan and later U Bein Bridge; serenly skimming the surface of Inle Lake.
Our tour leader Nyi Nyi Lwin was excellent. He was gentle and kind, attentive and knowledgeable, while also highly efficient and made our travel arrangements seem seamless. He stayed behind in our hotel in Yangon after our departure time, to ensure everyone got away safely, or that those who stayed on had everything further they needed. It was a pleasure to be in his company.
Read up on the Myanmar Buddhist tradition before you go. Interact with the people. Donate to the schools and orphanages you will encounter. These are run by wonderful people, often with no outside support. Take extra memory cards for your camera. You will need them.
Reviewed by Shirley Flynn who travelled in January 2012
The Schwedagon Pagoda in Yangon was endlessly fascinating, the myriad 11th-13th century temples at Bagan were an amazing sight, and swimming in the warm Indian ocean with the other members of the group while the sun went down over the sea was great fun, but I think that my favourite experience was the optional canoe trip on Inle Lake. I always enjoy boat trips, but in a canoe there is no engine noise, you glide soundlessly along, watching the locals in the floating villages carrying out their normal daily activities without disturbing them, and enjoying the beautiful scenery in peaceful tranquility. You also get to observe the unique rowing technique of the Inle lake boatmen at close quarters, using their feet as pivots while they push the oar through the water.
Very cheerful and good natured. No problems with organisation
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Bagan was stunning but the tour leader made the holiday 110%. Burma is an amazing country, and the people so hosptable. The train ride from Bagon to Mandalay is one I will never forget.
Excellent, excellent and excellent! i cannot stress enough how Nyi Nyi Lwin contributed to making it such a wonderful experience. He was so well organised, very professional, knowledgeble, humerous and the best person we could ever had had to show us his beautiful country. I will be nominating him for Wanderlust travel guide award.
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Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 9:07 pm
I am looking for a shire horse filly broken/unbroken must be free or chep i do have a shire so i do know what it takes to look after them if possable could be derlived as i have a horse box and not a lorry i will pay for fuel if anyone can help please can you get back to me if you can help
Sasca (Sasca) posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 4:19 pm
You wont get one for free....for a filly your gonna have to dig into your pockets.
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 5:55 pm
i know i am hopeing that with how people are at this time with money there may be some one out there who is looking for a good home for one. i put filly but i donot mind if it is over 4years.
Sasca (Sasca) posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 8:09 am
If it was a colt i would say you may have a chance, but with them being a rare breed as it is, so few of them around and you can X them with anything to get a really good horse out of it - Any fillys now will have lives as breeding horses and can be sold as such at the drop of a hat.
Elderley mares i have seen go for next to nothing as they are to old to breed from. Would they interest you or are you wanting to breed?
I do wish you luck and if you ever come across any filly or colts free to good home please let me know. I hate seeing where they end up in this climate and there's allways space for one more here. Good luck!
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 4:01 pm
yes a older one would be fine if you know of any then let me know thank you
Sasca (Sasca) posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 9:03 pm
ill keep a look out...
Hhsdiva (Hhsdiva) posted on Friday, October 09, 2009 - 9:05 pm
You do find them out there, but i think they are few and far between.
I rehomed a shire mare last summer for one of my liveries who no longer wanted her
Thankfully i managed to find a lovely lady and she kept her at my yard so she is still with her old herd.
I seem to think i saw a shire or part bred shire the other day being sold as a broodmare on one of the websites. cant recall the price but it would have been on either horse-hunter, thehorseexchange, freeads.net or a similar site. Maybe try searching shire broodmare, think she was grey?
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 6:27 pm
i have seen them on these sits but there what about £2000 for them or more
Hhsdiva (Hhsdiva) posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 11:25 pm
when i get chance i'll try and look through my internets history, i know i say a really cheap one, as the price suprised me
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 1:17 pm
that would be great if you could thank you
Caroleanne (Caroleanne) posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 8:27 pm
well good luk as you are asking for a wishing for somthin there arnt you....
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 12:46 pm
i have seen them going for free but by the time i get there i am to late because there are people who would sooner have a good home for there horse then look at it of away of getting some money.
Hhsdiva (Hhsdiva) posted on Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 10:18 pm
i havent had chance to look through my history but have just seen these 2 advertised:
http://www.horsehunter.co.uk/shire-mare-p-50845.htm £500 17hh 17yo
http://www.horsehunter.co.uk/gental-gaint-p-51041.htm £900 17.1 7yo
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Friday, October 16, 2009 - 7:59 pm
thank you will be ringing about the mare in a min
Hhsdiva (Hhsdiva) posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 11:07 am
have you found one yet?
the shire rehomed last year on bahalf of a livery may be looking for a new owner! contact me if your still looking!
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 1:45 pm
No i have not be able to find one yet
Sasca (Sasca) posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 5:17 pm
You may want to leave an email or something for them to get into contact?
Good luck ollymoon, really hope you find what you want. Im after an extremely cheap colt if one pops up aswell...hehe, there out there somewhere. Good luck!
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 3:52 pm
my email is email@example.com what type of colt are you afert if it is a shire look on freeads.com there was one for £1000 a few weeks ago if it is a new frost i know were there are for £60
Sasca (Sasca) posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 5:41 pm
yeh after a heavy draft breeds but not got the funding yet. I love the Comtois Filly on horsemart at the moment.
I have plenty of pony colts in at the moment looking for new homes (what i do...) but wanting a heavy breed for my mum but got loads of time to browse....Xmas is in the way at the moment!!!
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 8:21 pm
I know how you feel I am also looking for the horse that all people what a 15h cob type that will do what ever you ask and nevers does a thing wrong that anyone can ride and so I can ride out with my kids and not have to think about the horse I am on but can keep a good eye on them as all I have are young and are only know have a bridle on and also free dont think i am going to find this horse any were, and husband said no more horses but he said that afert tha frist one and i know have four,
Sasca (Sasca) posted on Thursday, November 26, 2009 - 10:05 pm
i have a 5 yr welsh cob that even though hasn't been long backed, has turned out to be safe as houses! passes anything on the roads and with any other horses, She's just safe n steady! brilliant little mare for sale.
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Friday, November 27, 2009 - 1:09 pm
I would love to say yes i will came and have a look but with xmas only a faw weeks away don't have the funds at this time I also have three kids, thought i would say that shire not for me but for friend who has shires.Thank you very much got to ask how much?
Olly_moon (Olly_moon) posted on Friday, November 27, 2009 - 6:37 pm
Sasca There is a 15h ID for sale at £500 on freeads.com
Sasca (Sasca) posted on Friday, November 27, 2009 - 10:43 pm
hehe thanks but ive got two new mares maybe coming in so full up now (timing!) Will keep a look out next year for my little shire thing hehe.
She will probably still be here after xmas, the whole market has dropped before xmas (except the shetlands!)
Im asking OIR of £1500. Her price will go up to £1650 after we have successfully taken her to a local show and event etc. Its very cheap for her stamp of horse but with two new mares coming in, something has to move (allways the way) like i said though....very few people interested this time of year so get back to me when your ready if your like.
Let me know what shire ads you find though...even if its just to daydream at!
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Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II preview: Second encounter
- Fongy
"burn in" problems - is this were the images burn onto the screen?
I have to say, I've had my Galaxy S for 12 months now and there's noticeable burn of the icons in the top right corner where the battery / signal icons are...
I've emailed SPB technical to see if they can remove status bar to prevent this - at least you can use ADW to remove it if required.. but it is quite noticeable..
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Samsung Galaxy S II is Officially Announced in India. You read the title right and probably must have figured that out through our Live coverage on the Samsung Forum event in New Delhi. The Galaxy S II is officially launched in India and unless youve already purchased your handset from the grey market or called for it from abroad, you ought to be excited about this smartphone. Now only the pricing of the Galaxy S II has been left and looking at how things are shaping up, it wont be too long till we get information about that as well.
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@GSMA: have you tested the audio quality in reading and recording?
I often use my Nexus One when I'm in a gig and the audio recording is so crappy!
I'm alway totally jealous from Iphone4 owners who have such a perfect video/audio recording even in very stressing conditions!
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> In reply to Laurynas @ 2011-04-14 00:20 from 0xM5 - click to readI am using phone with super AMOLED screen (for over 10 months). "Burn in" problems are present in some phones but they are (very faintly) visible ONLY when your screen is totally filled with blue colored background. It is not visible in any normal circumstances. Super AMOLED screen is the best and burn-in problem shouldn't stop you from buying one.
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Great phone to buy this year!!!
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As a sidenote to battery...
The one thing that appears to be the killer for my G1 is data usage...
If you turn 3G off - it'll last hours without a % loss - as soon as widgets and apps start accessing - it kills it...
Juice defender definitely helps!
But this is a problem for all smart phones... not exclusive to G1...
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What can I say?
I'm looking to upgrade soon and this phone is definitely the one to beat!
And just as a sidenote about Touchwiz - like many people say - you can download whatever U.I. (user interface) you like with Android, some people like ADW, some Launcherpro - personally, I forked out the money for SPB Mobile 3D - works SUPER SMOOTH on my Galaxy S and just looks the dog's - as well as being really functional (with automatic named folders, 16 screens, etc.) it's amazing. And to think I can transfer it straight on to this... very nice!
Yes, it's a boring design (all Sammy phones are)...
But who cares? with a phone this thin - it definitely means you can buy a nice case (personalise it a bit)for it and it won't make it too chunky...
I was torn between this and the EVO 3D when it comes to the UK, but I think I'll stick with Sammy (they have software supported the Galaxy S BRILLIANTLY by the way - if you're worried about software updates...)
Are there any other phones that you guys think will come close? or should be considered!!?
- 2011-04-14 12:11
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- majot tom
when it will be release here in uae? i hope by 1st week of may..... =)
- 2011-04-14 12:11
- nCYr
- ThorFolkore
GSMA Team, even before your full review appears, you've convinced me once and for all to purchase the SGS2!!! I was deciding between this baby and the HTC Sensation since I've never used both Samsung and HTC before so this would be my first experience with either company. I'm so excited for this monster's release - although I won't buy it right then. Will wait just a few months (up to half a year at max) until the price drops to more manageable levels first.
- 2011-04-14 11:14
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> In reply to Cod3rror @ 2011-04-14 05:02 from ppkk - click to readYou read this is a PREVIEW, right?
If you check the previous Galaxy S reviews here, you'll find all that is mentioned though. So I'm sure they will write about it in the review.
- 2011-04-14 10:42
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- Luke
Please Gsmarena, include extensive GPS testing in your reviews (at least 2 tests per phone - car & pedestrian mode) . Apparently most of the latest Android phones have issues with that and without such testing no review can be trusted.
- 2011-04-14 10:28
- rzvwien
Looks like the only downfall of this great phone is, like always, BUILD QUALITY.
- 2011-04-14 10:27
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- Portland
This is the link for world releases of Samsung galaxy s2. http://samsunggalaxys2review.o...elease-dates
- 2011-04-14 10:26
- Ya4W
- joonius
> In reply to RONALD @ 2011-04-14 09:36 from vG5W - click to readIf I don't like TouchWiz then I'll change skin... I'm not going to HTC's crappy screen.
- 2011-04-14 10:10
- qbYL
> In reply to joonius @ 2011-04-13 22:55 from qbYL - click to readTouchWiz 4.0 is the only downfall of this great phone :(
HTC's Sense 3.0 is good :)
- 2011-04-14 09:36
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- Ruan
GS2 owned the other brands after the new benchmark testing with the 1.2Ghz dual core processor
- 2011-04-14 09:00
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- Ganesh Sha
I m Little bit worried about the battery backup , usually most of the andriod Phones are Battery Killers ... Hope the same does not happens for this phone ... Any one using this Phone can u please tell me the battery backup Status
- 2011-04-14 08:33
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- The Ex-Nokia Fanboy
> In reply to SGM @ 2011-04-14 07:46 from 35EH - click to readThat's so true! I'm using the Experia Arc Launcher on my SGS.
- 2011-04-14 08:17
- IDkH
- george7a
What is the SAR for this great device?
I hope it is a low one like the Galaxy S
- 2011-04-14 07:51
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I went into Kroger yesterday evening with the intent to buy some fresh asparagus. There was no need for a basket or a cart since I was only getting one item. After not finding the asparagus I hoped for, I decided to opt for the frozen version. Of course I took the long way to get there going through the health food aisle and then navigating down the ethnic food aisle finding some gluten free crackers on closeout so naturally I bought all six boxes remaining on the top shelf. I also found some kosher tahini and picked that up as well. At this time I am carrying six boxes of Gluten Free Matzo-Style Squares and a jar of tahini. My hands were quite full and I had not even made it to the frozen vegetables aisle.
Looking over the top of the six boxes, I spot the asparagus and open the door to get it. I somehow managed to grab a couple of bags and as I was thinking of how the asparagus pesto might taste, suddenly I started dropping things. I heard someone say "Sir, Sir" behind me but I was too busy reclaiming my items to pay much attention. Once I gathered the things I looked around expecting to see an employee of the store but instead it was a couple shopping just as I was and the man kindly offered me his cart stating "You need it more than we do, we are only getting a couple of things." I could have likely managed without the cart but I graciously accepted the offer and I think the act of kindness pleased us both equally.
This simple act of kindness and regard toward total strangers fills my heart with gratitude. The gift given to me in that store certainly had an impact on me. What did it cost the couple to offer me that? That kind of behavior is something that I love to see but most importantly I think it makes me be more considerate to others. I always like to offer help when I can but I often fall short of doing what I should. Why shouldn't we offer help when it takes almost no time or resources? Of course giving of time and resources is good but we are all limited to some degree in those areas. We are not limited by love and a giving heart. Will you make someone smile today?
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BNA - For Australian and visiting cyclists from Road to MTB, to Track to Freestyle
Drop bars, disc brakes and guards/racks
Questions about purchasing bicycles and parts
Drop bars, disc brakes and guards/racks
So, building on from my previous post, I am looking at the following bikes as a commuter to travel ~18 Km each way in all weather.
Croix de Fer: http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cro ... oix-de-fer
CdF: http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cro ... de-fer/cdf
Vapour: http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cro ... apour-disc
Charge Filter Hi: http://chargebikes.com/products/filter-hi/
Boardman CX Team/Comp: http://www.boardmanbikes.com/cx/cx_team.html and http://www.boardmanbikes.com/cx/cx_comp.html (Carbon forks - no mudguards?)
Mongoose Rogue: http://www.mongoose.com/aus/rogue-19593 (Hydraulic disc brakes apparently?)
Norco Threshold: http://99bikes.com.au/norco-threshold-a ... r-red-2013
Whyte King's Cross: http://www.whytebikes.com/2013/product. ... 58&xSec=43
Kona Rove: http://konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=rove (Waiting list of September?)
Is part of the list I've built so far.
As far as the derailleurs etc goes, is there a benefit to me to pay upfront for higher end gear, or am I better off getting something with lower end gear and looking at them as "consumables"?
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Re: Drop bars, disc brakes and guards/racks
I bought the Cannondale caadx ultegra last year. Also considered the whyte but am not a fan of SRAM. I love the caadx. Mr Moo had a brief stint with a tcx and preferred the geometry of the 'dale.
Honestly, the group set will be at consumable eventually. Cassettes, chains etc will be replaced. Shifters and cranks? Nah. But will you notice?
Re: Drop bars, disc brakes and guards/racks
you have a pretty comprehensive list there.... my advice is ride them, your bum will tell you...if your bum doesnt like it dont buy...nothing worse than having to put up with a complaining bum
Boardman CX pro now the commuter, Salsa Casseroll, Trek Domane
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Yeh pretty good list, hard to pick especially when you cant ride most.
That Norco is pretty cheap, the groupset isnt the best, but its easily replaced once you get the urge to upgrade.
Remember the frame is the most important thing, everything else can be replaced eventually when you have a better idea of what you want.
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I had a discussion about the Norco Threshold with my LBS...we agreed there's more room to move in that price...sub $1000 easy. The spec might 'sound' cheap but it's far from crap. Whack a decent set of wheels on it (as opposed to the basic set it has) and it'll be a really pleasant thing to ride!
Ours is not to reason why...merely to point and giggle
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Not sure about guards but looks like racks are possible on this:
http://www.specialized.com/au/en-au/bik ... isccompact
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Norco looks good to me to. Your primary use for this is as a commuter, and for that a combo of Sora FD and Tiagra RD is absolutely fine. At the end of the day a FD is just a cage for shoving the chain left and right, and pretty much any will do. A Tiagra RD these days is a rebadged 105 from a couple of years back so there's nothing wrong with that. Once you go beyond 105 in Shimano there's little performance gain, you make weight savings.
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+1 for the Norco. If you're willing to spend a little more the Threshold A1 is one nice bike and is currently on my to buy list. The A3 is fine, and the new Sora is actually quite good. Hayes CX-5 are decent brakes. The main thing however is that you can test ride here, rather than buying blindly from overseas.
As much as I like Genesis bikes, be mindful that warranties will be a pain and costly. Also, you'll be slugged with import tax, as with the Boardman CX which is also a great bike.
Be weary of the Mongoose Rogue. I think it is actually hi-ten steel.
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Nice on the eye, can't see any mudguard eyelets either.
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Mudguard eyelets can be easily added via p-clips. As they aren't really load bearing, it isn't much of an issue. Rack mounts are far more important. The secteur can't fit anything wider than a 28" tyre, so that is a fairly limiting factor.
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Yes but they look like a55, and depending on tube sizing you may not be able to find big enough p-clips. Been there done that.
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Trying to fit a front guard would be more the problem...
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I was about to suggest the same!
A friend bought one recently. Nice bike, not terribly pricey either.
Btw, Nezumi, I saw your previous post re: commute from Heidelberg. I have a surly cross check which I've set up with pannier racks and mud guards as my everywhere bike. Surly doesn't represent particularly good value compared to the Norco you've posted, or the Charge or the Jamis for that matter, but I'm really happy with it.
One thing to consider is once you get your sizing and fit right, there may be a few things you'll end up wanting to change based on your experiences riding. You probably won't have any idea of what these changes are until you actually start commuting regularly - so perhaps go with something that feels good, that doesn't hurt the wallet too much, but expect to make a few adjustments here and there.
Also, as I'm only down the road from you in Northcote, I'd be happy to talk you through my bike if you'd like - its likely to be too small for you for a test ride, but happy to talk you through some of the things I've learnt from commuting (i.e., mudguards, pannier racks and good lights are essential). PM if you're interested.
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I had seen that one, It was on my mental list to check out.
Thanks for the offer, I'd love to take you up on it, but it will have to be at least two weekends away - the perils of life. I'll be in touch.
As much as I want a nice shiny new bike, I agree that I should shy away from laying down all my cash on something which I may upgrade within the year.
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Hey Nezumi, no rush - drop me a line if you spy a free day/night. I'm pretty busy myself but happy to continue my commute beyond northcote to meet up. I reckon you can pretty much commute on anything if you don't care too much about it, but if you want to fine tune your experience its interesting to compare a bike brand new in the shop with one that's done commuting duties for a few years.
If there's one major change I might introduce one day, it would be a dynamo hub. For the quality of the light as well as the absence of batteries. Also, I quite like the aesthetics and the nice ride of steel.
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There's also the Merida CX 4 Disc:
http://www.merida.com.au/2013-bikes/cyc ... ross-4.htm
Note that while the pictures online don't show eyelets, they exist on the production models. I noticed the same thing with the 2012 model, which I own. No eyelets in the online pictures, but lugs at both the front and rear forks, plus lugs up on the seat stay for a rack
I've got very few complaints about my 2012 model, and I ride the same distance you're talking about 5 days/week. Replaced tyres with Schwalbe MPs, added some SKS fenders and a Topeak rack+bag, and she's a solid commuter that gets me to/from work with no fuss every day.
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Avanti Circa 2 also looks good
Steel - is - real
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Jumping on the thread, same questions/ requirements, except I currently have a giant cypress, with its 28/38/48 triple and 11-34T- I granny gear on my last hill after 25km commute home in either 1/3 or 1/2 if there is a north-east'r(quite often) and as such I am worried if a double compact will allow me to take the easy way out. So given I currently use the triple in low gear for steep hills, should I stick with the triple or will compact double be ok?
From an aesthetic view,the look of the whyte kings cross (the nicest looking bike i have seen for a while!)and the genesis vapour do it for me (which of course is 99% of why you should buy!) but I couldn't be arsed with import so it might rule them out, the avanti above is also a looker and would do me (apart from the question of a double v triple) and the jamis with a triple is a contender
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Thene there's also the new Specialized AWOL.
Special interchangeable frame ends allow it to be set-up as SS, derailleur or IGH (mmm.... Rohloff!). Split-frame for belt-drive as well.
More discussion of it, and more photos here:
Riding bikes in traffic - what seems dangerous is usually safe; what seems safe is often more dangerous.
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Be interesting to see what the geometry charts look like.
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Seems like a good idea, especially if you've only got space for a single frame, but my god it's ugly!
You should cross post in the ugly bike thread.
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Can't see why it's ugly, but I suppose it comes down to what your taste is normalised to for each of us. If anything, I thought is was better looking than my current bike which is built for a similar application.
Re: Drop bars, disc brakes and guards/racks
"Too" thin seat stays, top tube and forks. Fat tyres and disc brakes on a frame they normally would have no business being on. Those brifters and that saddle also have no business being on that frame. The handlebars make a mockery of the "drop" part of drop handlebars. The pedals might be perfectly appropriate for that configuration, but (surely you'd agree) they're just plain ugly on that bike. The silver FD grates with the otherwise black themed ensemble. The crank arms look "stubby and heavy duty" clashing with the "classy" look of the rest of the crank. It would be unfair to express a dislike of the frame end's appearance, but on top of everything else...
I'm just reacting to a photo and of course it might be different in the flesh, but I'd be interested to hear from anyone who likes the look of this Frankenstein of a bike.
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This one is looking interesting to me, although it remains to be seen whether it will arrive here through Trek or have to be shipped personally:
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/to ... /crossrip/
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New Mali coach Amadou Pathe Diallo has named a 25-man squad for this Sunday's friendly against Côte d'Ivoire in France and next month's FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers against Benin and Algeria.
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Richard Feynman changed the way we think about quantum mechanics. In this gripping new scientific biography of the revered Nobel Prize-winning physicist (and curious character), Lawrence M. Krauss, himself a theoretical physicist and bestselling author, offers a rollicking narrative coupled with clear and novel expositions of science at the limits. An immensely colourful persona, Feynman revolutionised our understanding of nature amid a turbulent life. Krauss presents that life—from the death of Feynman's childhood sweetheart during the Manhattan Project to his reluctant rise as a scientific icon—as seen through the science; providing a new understanding of the legacy of a man who has fascinated millions. An accessible reflection on the issues that drive physics today, Quantum Man captures the story of a man who was willing to break all the rules to tame a theory that broke all the rules.
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Kherson, thanks for replying to my post. Even if it is quite a negative response. Aren't you the one who went all in with mom's money. If you are, so sad. A new growth stock? Everyone knows that unsupported growth in a company is dangerous stuff. Recommending a stock to a loved one in this volitile capital market? Increasing inventories by millions every quarter (just look). Do you really think management is that stupid. Have you ever heard the saying "it's easier to get through times with no cash with inventory as opposed to without" besides accounts payable is four times inventory. Do you think they are getting paid?
Side stepping the rules, there are ways to purchase stock indirectly. But who cares.
Drilling and fracking companies have stated that the last half of 2012 was horrible on A/R and that a few companies were quite problematic for collection. However, they have stated that new capital budgets for 2013 are being announced. And many have presented an optomistic 2013 for collections and new contracts. Ya, it could be more hype but there is always someone out there with cash looking for a bargain price. Time will tell. You won't see the full picture until they post the second quarter 2013 results. You can assume the worst if you like. It's prudent. Everyone else has, just look at the stock price. Under a buck?
Furthermore, I appologize for my use of the word bankruptcy. Even bankruptcy protection is not cause for an immediate writedown until the trustee is finished. Allowing every possible means for collection. A debt should not be written down unless a partial (cash) payment is agreed to clear the debt. An allowance for doubtful accounts is not even a complete writedown.
However, even if you did write off all the A/R (125 Million) against the total EBITDA (100 Million). Assuming 25 million in cash receipts ($.20 on the dollar) for the last quarter to write down. Adding 20 million in renegotiated contracts sales(40% of original) with the line maxed out at 100 million. When the company can pay the bank interest, what can the banks do? It's all about who signs the checkbook for the next year. Company failure? not unless management packs in the towell. Voting is not a issue till GAM in May.It's all up to the BOD. What about their reputations when they pull up the nose on this one? Investors are generally stupid. The market missed this one and management still has a large margin of latitude.
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Strictly speaking, Mercedes' new CLS Shooting Brake is not a shooting brake at all. It would only be allowed one door on either side to qualify for that historic segment - and as you can clearly see, there are two on each side here. Strictly speaking, this is a station wagon.
But I can understand why Mercedes has avoided that wording (and even its own "Estate" terminology) like the plague, because it would be a travesty to associate this car with the generic, squared off, fun-stopping genre station wagons are often pigeonholed into. Simply put, wagons are for drivers who have relinquished all driving enthusiasm for get-the-groceries, walk-the-dog, family-dom. But the CLS Shooting Brake isn't.
At its international launch held in Italy last week, Mercedes said this is a car for people who need some extra space but don't want to compromise emotion. And it is. While an E-Class Estate will trump the CLS Shooting Brake in terms of overall stowage capacity, this newcomer has style dripping from curves and contours that an everyday E-Class couldn't dream of.
The window line in side profile exaggerates the slope of the rear end, making it look somewhat coupé or shooting brake-like, but if you look at the levelness of the roof panel you can see just how station wagon it is in silhouette.
Obviously you can stash much more gear in here than in a normal CLS in sedan trim - almost 1000 litres more to be precise - but it's the shallow angle of the rear hatch that prevents the full 1950 litres of its E-Class Estate sibling. The CLS Shooting Brake's boot can hold 1500 litres with the rear seats folded down. Where an E-Class is Makro and a Saint Bernard, a Shooting Brake is Woolies and a Labrador.
Luxurious extras are virtually the same as in normal CLS and E-Class models, so things like selectable mood light colouring, night vision, heated and cooled seats, 14-speaker sound systems by either Bang and Olufsen or Harmon/Kardon, and the ability to parallel park with no hands are all possible
But the Shooting Brake gets one optional extravagance not possible in any other Merc. For around R50 000 (SA pricing is not yet available) the floor of the Shooting Brake's boot area can be made of American cherry wood with smoked oak inlays.
It's one of the classiest luggage compartments I've ever seen, but despite a protective cover and aluminium slide strips I wouldn't let my Saint Bernard, Lab or any other clawed animal near it.
We'll get the new Shooting Brake this December in three derivatives starting with a 225kW/370Nm CLS 350 with a 3.5-litre petrol V6. Middle spec is a 4.7-litre biturbo V8 with 300kW and 600Nm badged as a CLS 500, and top dog is, as usual, a CLS 63 AMG with 386kW and 700Nm on offer from a 5.5-litre biturbo V8. This can be upped to 410 and 800 with an optional "Edition 1" package that, besides an increase in power, adds some specific interior trimmings.
Diesel and all-wheel drive 4Matic models will not be sold in our market.
The term shooting brake (or break) originated in the 1800s to describe carriages used to haul hunting parties that included men, guns and dogs. A brake was initially a chassis used to break-in horses. The term evolved into what we know know as two-door coupés with a rear hatch area.
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Toyota and Shell opened the first hydrogen refueling station in the U.S. that is connected directly to a hydrogen pipeline. The Torrance, Calif., station will serve the fuel cell vehicle test fleets for Toyota and other nearby manufacturers.
SunHydro opened its first solar hydrogen fueling station in Connecticut last week, marking what the company hopes will be the start of the East Coast hydrogen highway.
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- Jessa Duggar shares a rare photo of her brother Josh Duggar's daughter Meredith - US Weekly
- Michael Lohan's estranged wife Kate Major is detained by cops at an airport - TMZ
- Is there something between Ben Affleck and Halle Berry? - Gossip Cop
- The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins says goodbye to the popular series after the final movie is released - Just Jared Jr
- What happened backstage with Kylie Jenner at The Ellen Show? - Radar
- Bryan Cranston tears up over a Breaking Bad memory - Huffington Post
- Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar race heats up - Lainey Gossip
- The Captain America: Civil War movie may be better than the comic book - The Hollywood Reporter
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Loners typically don't work well for matches like this. That's why everyone thought that AJ Style was going to have problems when his name was drawn to team with the Main Event Mafia's Samoa Joe against the team of Jeff Hardy and Joseph Park. Although most would expect the unlikely team of AJ and Joe to self destruct, the duo actually showed teamwork as they emerged victorious.
Fans eager to see teams who were unhappy with their partners weren't left disappointed, though, as our second Joker's Wild tag team contest featured Hernandez and Jay Bradley against the Main Event Mafia's Magnus and Aces and Eight's Mr. Anderson. These two members of opposing factions didn't have a chance to show any sort of teamwork at all as Anderson refused all tag attempts, leaving his "partner" to fend for himself. Despite his frustration, Magnus stayed the course and scored the pin all on his own - advancing not only himself to the six-man gauntlet later on in the show, but Anderson too.
As if Ken Anderson wasn't already sitting under a lucky star, he was also voted the new vice president of Aces and Eights. Despite causing some friction with second runner-up D.O.C., Anderson's new position seemed to sit well with the club.
With the four remaining Joker's Wild names belonging to two of TNA's most decorated tag teams, the odds were 50/50 that we'd see a tag match we were used to. But as any gambler in Vegas will attest to, the odds aren't usually in your favor. That's what all four men learned when Kazarian and Robert Roode wound up opposing Christopher Daniels and Austin Aries. Say what you will about Bad Influence, but their friendship runs deep. After Kaz and Roode took the victory, Daniels raised his usual partner's hand in an act of sportsmanship. With that, we had our gauntlet match set. But first…
It was time for The Knockout Ladder match that has everyone talking. For the right to be named #1 contender to the Knockouts championship, Gail Kim and Taryn Terrell presented not only one of the best matches in Knockout history, but one of the best in wrestling history. Shattering expectations, Gail and Taryn put their bodies on the line in an epic encounter that people will be talking about for years to come. Jaws were on the floor and even champion Mickie James, from ringside, had to applaud as Gail Kim captured the coveted contract. Words don't do this match justice. If you haven't seen it, see it. If you have seen it, see it again.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio said he apologized to acting head coach Terry Porter during their private meeting to discuss Rubio's complaints about not playing in the fourth quarter of the Wolves' loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, Jan. 23, at Target Center.
"I apologized to him because it came out like I was saying something against him and I never went against him," Rubio said Friday morning, Jan. 25, of his talk with Porter after the Wolves' shootaround practice at Verizon Center. "It was something against me by myself. I was frustrated with me because I didn't play. It was something that didn't have to be against him or the team."
Rubio and Porter talked after Thursday's practice at Target Center.
Rubio said he and Porter are "OK" and that he regretted making his comments after the Wolves' 91-83 loss to Brooklyn. For the first time since Rubio's Dec. 15 season debut, he did not play in the fourth quarter. Porter stayed with backup guard J.J. Barea for the entire fourth quarter, and he scored seven of his 11 points in the period.
"After the game, you're frustrated when you don't play," Rubio said. "Actually, I didn't need to talk about it. I realized that the next day. Maybe I didn't deserve to play because J.J. was hitting the shots. He was able to get hot."
Barea said he didn't have a problem with Rubio's complaints.
"Ricky's a competitor," Barea said Friday morning. "He wants to win. I want to win.
Porter said his talk with Rubio "went good."
"I don't think it ever really was an issue," Porter said Friday. "He was just frustrated like any other player who wants to play in the fourth quarter."
Porter said Rubio will be limited to 28 minutes in Friday's game as he continues his return from last season's knee injury. Rubio will start Friday night along with Luke Ridnour at shooting guard, Greg Stiemsma at center and Derrick Williams and Andrei Kirilenko at forward.
Rubio has appeared in 14 games, starting the past four, and is averaging 4.2 points, 5.0 assists and 2.4 turnovers in 22.1 minutes.
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The Monroe area apparently will be the setting for some of the scenes in a new feature film to be shot by award-winning French director Arnaud Desplechin, and filming might start soon.
Why Not Productions, a French production company that produced "A Prophet" and the remake of "Assault of Precinct 13" will be filming both in Monroe and metro Detroit for "AKA Jimmy Pickard," a movie based on the true story of a World War II veteran and Blackfoot Indian who was known as Jimmy Pickard. Set in a veterans hospital in 1948, it involves one of the nation's first documented cases of dream analysis and interpretation, and explores the origins of early post-traumatic stress treatment.
Mr. Desplechin, 51, has written and directed several films, including "A Christmas Tale" and "Kings and Queens." It's not clear who might star in the film.
The Michigan Film Office has approved the production for a state film incentive of $1,964,810 on projected in-state expenditures of $6,929,375. The production company is expected to hire about 135 workers, or the equivalent of 35 full-time jobs.


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One-to-One program enables students to learn
Anne Bowers (Submitted Report)
Dear Editor,
Today we are all living in the technological age. The children are born into a multimedia world full of electronics, computers, and numerous other kinds of technology found everywhere in everything from the size of a button to the desktop computer sitting in every office building and many homes. Today's children are born into a digital world; they learn differently than their parents and grandparents. They trust their parents, community leaders, and teachers to provide them with a quality education that will enable them to stay close to home in McNairy County upon high school graduation or to be able to compete in a thriving, quickly changing global market. We make the decisions that enable our children to become successful, productive individuals who can compete in the digital world around them. Together, we can provide a learning environment that takes students beyond the walls of their classrooms and into a world of endless opportunities. Fortunately, the One-to-One Initiative Program, implemented in our county schools four years ago, transforms the learning process and ensures that digital-age students are empowered to learn as they know how to learn; today's students must be critical thinkers and problem solvers if they are to live and work successfully in our ever-changing world. Technology literacy is a crucial component in the educational process of our children today.
The school system's technology supervisor has spent many years staying abreast of the technological advances needed in our county schools; consequently, there are many classrooms with a laptop computer for each child. Computer labs are stationed in many schools providing further access to students; teachers have had much training in order for the program to be successful, and grants have been written to supplement the financial needs of the program.
I appreciate all the support given to the One-to-One program and am very grateful to the City of Adamsville for the commitment and on-going support being made. I humbly ask that the City of Selmer reconsider the most recent decision made regarding this much needed resource for the students of McNairy County.
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Fox Chase Cancer Center Appoints Louis M. Weiner, M.D. Vice President of Translational Research
PHILADELPHIA (August 12, 2002) -Louis M. Weiner, M.D, has been appointed Fox Chase Cancer Center's new vice president for the translational research. Weiner, who occupies the G. Morris Dorrance Jr. Endowed Chair, will also remain in his current role as chairman of the department of medical oncology.
Translational research describes the scientific process of developing new therapies-from the laboratory until the agents have completed testing in human clinical trials. This new position will provide a focus for obtaining needed resources, which could accelerate the pace of translational research at Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Robert C. Young, M.D., president of Fox Chase, is confident that Weiner will easily meet the challenges of his new position. "He is passionate and enthusiastic about the importance of translational research within Fox Chase," Young said.
"He is deeply committed to helping investigators identify collaborations and to obtaining the institutional and financial support to stimulate such research." Weiner's selection received full support from Fox Chase Cancer Center's board of directors.
Weiner specializes in treating patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancers as well as conducting research on innovative cancer therapies, such as those that mobilize a patient's own immune system to fight the disease. Young called Weiner "one of Fox Chase's most successful translational researchers."
The responsibilities of the new vice president for translational research include the stimulation of interactive grants, startup funding for translational research collaborations, developmental funds for ongoing translational research, creation of an institutional forum for discussion and presentation of interactive research.
Weiner chairs a new translational research committee composed of two members from the three research divisions-basic, medical and population science. He will be responsible for monitoring the Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) and Center of Excellence programs funded by the National Cancer Institute. He will also chair the review committee that distributes translational research funds from Fox Chase's cancer center support grants from NCI. He will also assume responsibility for the interactive portions of this grant.
Weiner is Fox Chase's principal investigator for the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, a national study group that conducts clinical trials. He chairs its committee on biologic response modifiers and its translational research committee.
Weiner received his M.D. from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. After clinical and research fellowships at Tufts University School of Medicine, he came to Fox Chase in 1984. He has served as chairman of medical oncology since 1994 and has been section chief of medical oncology for Temple University School of Medicine since 1998.
Fox Chase Cancer Center, one of the nation's first comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute in 1974, conducts basic and clinical research; programs of prevention, detection and treatment of cancer; and community outreach. For more information about Fox Chase activities, visit the Center's web site at www.fccc.edu or call 1-888-FOX CHASE.
Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is one of the leading cancer research and treatment centers in the United States. Founded in 1904 in Philadelphia as one of the nation's first cancer hospitals, Fox Chase was also among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1974. Fox Chase researchers have won the highest awards in their fields, including two Nobel Prizes. Fox Chase physicians are also routinely recognized in national rankings, and the Center's nursing program has received the Magnet recognition for excellence four consecutive times. Today, Fox Chase conducts a broad array of nationally competitive basic, translational, and clinical research, with special programs in cancer prevention, detection, survivorship, and community outreach. For more information, call 1-888-FOX CHASE or (1-888-369-2427).


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Excellent point, man.Originally Posted by joshthepilot
Right?!?Originally Posted by sansoo24
And how much harder would that be than the custom inflammatory paragraphs?
I really like the idea though (from another thread I think) of giving a statement in large bold font either at forum signup or at the new thread screen recommending searching the forums for relevent info before posting. I did this anyway, before i signed up, and saw the many signs and got the point, as I'd imagine many others do. But the disclaimer would hopefully weed out the unsuspecting fools who would like to know what they need to put a computer in their car without having to leave the comfort of their own thread. sorry to rant.


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Surf Theatre
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i lived around the corner 43 ave and loved every time there… just deserts goodies and great coffee.not to mention great movies..super memories and happy that I got to do it!!
I also loved to go to the Surf on foggy nights. I had many an eerie, but very enjoyable walk back to the Judah streetcar line late at night. The walk after viewing the Japanese ghost movie "Kwaidan" was particularly so. Great memories!
Back in the mid-70's I loved going to the Surf… loved to go on foggy nights, and one time saw a great silent film ("Intolerance" maybe?) with which the theatre had a pianist playing musical accompaniment on a grand old organ down in the front. Wow.
Question for anyone familiar with the Surf. One of my biggest childhood tragedies was the day my father took me to see The Three Stooges in a live appearance promoting one of their movies in the early 60's. He drove up, saw that the line snaked around for 2 blocks, and drove me home, crying all the way. Does anyone know if this appearance was at the Surf?
Update on my earlier post—-I happened to be in the area, got a look, and yep, the Surf is indeed (still) a church.
The Surf was turned into a church shortly after its closure; presumably it's still operating in that capacity (though an update is clearly in need here).
Has it just been sitting empty the last 20 years?
Newer color photo & brief history here:
I remember attending a silent comedy festival at the Surf, probably in 1980. It was about a week-long event, and my girlfriend and I went to at least two of the performances. I remember crying while watching Chaplin in City Lights, and laughing out loud, nearly continuously, during many Buster Keaton shorts.
Those old silent comedies are just not the same when viewed at home on DVD. In a theatre such as the Surf, once a handful of people start laughing, it's catching, and soon the whole audience is part of the show.
Great arthouse…very small, maybe 100 seats. Used to go there in the late sixties, seventies. If my memory serves me correctly this was the theater that Woody Allen watched "Casablanca" in the film "Play It Again Sam" shot on location in San Francisco, 1972.
When the theatre opened as the Parkview it seated 450 people, but during one of it's remodels seating was reduced to 333 people.
Today, the Clay, Bridge, and Lumiere are all run by Landmark theaters and are still showing art films. The Castro is one of the leading revival houses in the US. It's too bad the Surf couldn't remain open as it was popular in its day.
Run by Mel Novikov in the 60's thru mid 80's, this was a neighborhood art house and one of the Surf Theatre Group (which also included the Castro, Bridge, Clay and Lumiere). By the mid 80's, it was one of the last of the "independant" theatres in SF and after closing became a childrens day care center. It was located just a couple of blocks from Ocean Beach.


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When my energy level takes a nose dive in the late afternoon, I reach for a snack. Lately, my power-through-the-rest-of-the-day snack is a mozzarella cheese stick, a handful of nuts, and a piece of fruit. Let me say this though, I am getting a little bored with it. So I am curious what you reach for to energize yourself in the midmorning or the long hours between lunch and dinner.
Share your healthy snack idea in the comments section below, because I need some inspiration.
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Giasbash6260 6 years
- Cherry Tomatoes - Bell Peppers - Cabbage - Canned Pumpkin & Cinnamon - Hard Boiled Egg - Anchovies
villagirl 7 years
Black Licorice
nowari_101 7 years
-pop corn 100 cal -Carry's biscuit 14 cal a peace spread low fat french onion goat cheese or sugar free jam -carrot sticks with low fat yogurt -chopped tomato with mushrooms some sea salt and seasoning in microwave snack in less than min
kellybel006 7 years
i LOVE carrots and hummus! and if you snag about 10 baby carrots and two tablespoons of plain hummus, you're in the clear with under 200 cals!
Cocoangel 7 years
Single-serve of fat-free chocolate pudding with fresh raspberries, such an amazing combination that it feels decadent
mochawheels 7 years
this really isn't a snack, i drink this delicious smoothie every morning for breakfast- drink first thing after you wake up or you'll never be hungry for lunch:) 1/2 cup stewed rhubarb (see recipe) 1 cup chocolate soy milk 1 teaspoon green tea with mint 1 teaspoon winter mint tea 1 cup frozen strawberries 2 oz cold brewed coffee concentrate 1 4oz container activia light yogurt 2 TBS toasted almonds, slivered 1 cup diced cucumber (peel on), frozen 1 cup diced celery, frozen 1 medium apple, chopped and frozen 1 medium pear, chopped and frozen 1 cup grapes, frozen 1 teaspoon grated ginger, frozen 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake ---------------------------------- *stewed rhubarb* Ingredients: 6 cups chopped rhubarb 1 cup splenda 2 tbsp water Procedure: In large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until splenda is dissolved. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally for about 15 min or until slightly thickened and rhubarb is in threads. Let cool. Can be refrigerated up to 5 days. Makes 3 cups. -------------------------------------- combine everything into a blender and blend well. enjoy... and enjoy... and enjoy...:) i freeze my fruits and veggies to make the smoothie have a thicker texture. you can either freeze each food separately or you can make "serving bags" placing 1 serving of each food into the same bag.
bizzy24 7 years
Goat cheese on celery or cucumbers, cottage cheese, almonds, a cup of tea, grapes, and kiwi are a few things I enjoy snacking on.
JessNess 7 years
Low fat string cheese and apples are always the perfect healthy snack. I usually keep my fridge stocked with all natural apple sauce (the kind WITHOUT sugar and fructose corn syrup) I just bought steel cut oatmeal so Ill probably be adding that to the healthy foods list
sunlandseagirl 7 years
My favourites are: green grapes almonds prunes (yes prunes..they are yummy) yoghurt sprinked with granola and chunks of strawberries( sooooo good)
Kristinh1012 7 years
Fat free plain yogurt with some fresh fruit mixed in it Or a plain rice cake with one slice of your choice of cheese microwaved for about 35-50 seconds. It's really good and filling
pinkbubbles 7 years
i love fruit! it's one of my favourite foods. Oranges are the best because I get a lot of energy from them. Other than fruit i like cottage cheese and almonds.
WorldTrekker 7 years
-Sugar snap peas -Pineapple chunks with FF Cottage Cheese -Almonds -Peach, plums or cherries (bought at the farmers market by my house) -Red bellpepper strips -Granny smith apples with Natural PB -Cherry pie Lara Bars -Whole wheat toast, sprayed with I can't believe it's not butter and sprinkled with a little bit of cinnamon sugar.
missyd 7 years
Ok, try this recipe, it totally kicks butt: - Cut a banana (short way) into two. - Insert popsicle stick in one of the ends of each. - Dip in yogurt (I like strawberry fat free) - Roll in wheat germ - Freeze (I lie them in a cookie sheet, popsicle sticks facing up in the air. Also helps to drape some plastic wrap over so they dont get yucky freezer-burn taste). SOOOOO delicious! I love for breakfasts in the summer.
aflower 7 years
i'm kinda in love with carrots dipped in hummus. i can eat it all day long.
disheveled 7 years
Greek yoghurt with crushed cardamom seeds and bits of mangoes (I buy frozen mango cubes and defrost the desired amount in the microwave) mixed into it. Or almonds, if I'm on the run.
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scrappy4201 7 years
A crisp, cold Fuji Apple!
designergirl 7 years
I wish the Sugar network would stop flagging comments with words that contain combinations of possibly offensive words in them. "Fa@e" (put a "g" instead of at the "@") as in the most awesome type of yogurt ever is not a bad word! I guess you have to be vigilant, but it's annoying!
designergirl 7 years
Cheese, fage yogurt, hummus, an apple- I change it up a lot, though.
jazspin 7 years
I like a mango (or part of a mango) sliced up with a little bit of cayenne pepper, granny smith apples, sweet little clementine oranges when they are in season, a handful of pretzels (boring, I know), or a few dark chocolate covered espresso beans - that last one isn't very healthy, but it will certainly rev you up!
aimeeb 7 years
Fruit, almost any kind. Celery with peanut butter. Yogurt Slice of whole wheat bread with peanut butter. Air popped popcorn. String cheese
Amander 7 years
I cut an apple into chunks and put some cinnamon on it and toss it in the microwave to soften it. Then I put it on top of a rice cake with some fat free ricotta cheese. My other current go-to is a Kashi Go Lean shake.
LauraHealy 7 years
These are DELISH! 5 cups puffed brown rice 1 cup puffed millet 1 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup pumpkin seeds *Mix dry ingredients together and set aside... In a pot heat and mix the following.. 1 cup honey 1 cup almond butter zest of 1/2 orange *Add dry to wet, mix well and press FIRMLY into baking pan... lined with parchment paper, let cool and cut into squares.. i make a batch at beginning of the week.. excellent snack!
kaylianasue15 7 years
cascadian farms honey and oat granola, strawberry light & fit yogurt, with sliced banana :] my favorite right now!
daphne88 7 years
The food in the dining hall at my college leaves something to be desired, so i rely a lot on snacks. Some of my absolute favorites: -ANY fruit. seriously, i love fruit. -finn crisp crackers with string cheese or tofurky -rice cake with peanut butter -plain yogurt (i love seven stars farm) with fresh fruit or frozen blueberries -go lean cereal with milk or yogurt -a handful of almonds or a handful of walnuts with cranberries (SUCH a good combo!) -instant plain oatmeal (so convenient! i usually add cinnamon, or if i'm in the mood for something sweet, a touch honey) -a hard boiled egg if i'm in a hurry, but if i have the time to sit down i'll have a soft boiled egg (sometimes with whole grain toast) -carrots or cucumbers with hummus


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For those with a background or sufficient exposure to other academic disciplines, some uses in political science seem, sometimes, more embedded in politics, which in fact means political party choices, than responding to an ambitious scientific design. At some discussions among certain political scientists, I cannot refrain from imagining what a discussion among economists would be regarding whether such or such another economic policy decision can play in favour or against, for instance, Toyota or Chrysler. Some economists discuss this kind of things, but they are usually working as professionals for the corresponding company or in a close position in the sector –not as academic economists. It's not that political scientist should not have political party and policy preferences, just as economist may have cars' brand preferences –as anybody else. But those preferences have nothing to do with (political) "science".
Political scientist Rein Taagepera has launched a provocative but sensible call regarding certain research methods in political science. Taagepera is well-known by the readers of this Blog as a political entrepreneur, but his more scientific background is in physics, which he takes as a model for any scientific endeavour. He organized a symposium under the title: "Why Political Science is Not Scientific Enough?", held last year at the European Consortium for Political Research General Conference, in Budapest, just to be published now in the European Political Science journal.
Taagepera forcefully denounces the limits of what has become a standard in empirical studies in politics: linear additive regression models. He blames in part computerized mathematical programs that are presented as the only available techniques. Taagepera remarks that the profuse correlation coefficients published in political science, once printed, no one uses them again for any purpose. In contrast, physicists –he says-- publish coefficient values only if they think they will become steppingstones used by others and produce accumulative knowledge.
Taagepera makes the point that weak research methods makes political science unimpressive for outsiders, including politicians. He compares political science to politics (or, say, to public administration, public policy, electioneering or diplomacy), as biology is to medicine, or physics to geology. I quote from his introduction: "Of course, there was a time when engineers did not have to pay attention to physics, nor physicians to biology. Science becomes useful to practitioners only when it has reached a somewhat advanced stage of development. The question is: Does political science contribute to politics and society all it can, as its present stage? The answer is 'no', if the discipline, addicted to canned statistical programs, refuses to espouse the part of scientific thinking that cannot be abdicated to the computers."
Other contributions to the symposium come from:
- Stephen Coleman: "Testing Theories with Qualitative and Quantitative Predictions"
- Bernard Grofman: "Toward a Science of Politics".
My modest contribution looks at mathematical menus in other sciences, just to confirm that we, political scientists, are usually constrained to a poor and boring diet.
In my view, the underlying question of all this discussion is:
Can politics be the subject of a "normal" science?
You are invited to discuss.
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Bogdan Enache said...
I'm a political science student at Bucharest University, Romania. In my opinion mathematical and hyper-positivist statistical methods in political science --and social sciences in general, but political science in particular-- are a dead end and a wrong way to go forward. I know that most of the profession will not agree with me --especially not Taagepera-- and that most political scientists are jealously trying to adopt mathematical models and statistical methods in the study of political interactions. I think, for my part, that a more correct and fruitful approach is to go back to a Weberian methodological approach.
A note about economists because I'm also, more recently, an economics student : indeed they don't accuse each other of political favoritism as usual as political scientists do among themselves but for an insider the profession is just as split on policy proposal and different analytical tools as political scientist despite their esoteric mathematical models.
mb - experimentador said...
I´m a bit confused. The way I read Taagepera´s comments doesn´t coincide with how Bogan reads them. Taagepera is saying that Pol Sci´s main issue is that it relies too much on canned procedures and linear additive reg models. He says: "Does political science contribute (...) all it can (...)? The answer is 'no', if the discipline (...) refuses to espouse the part of scientific thinking that cannot be abdicated to the computers. Therefore, the focus according to T. should be on the part of science that can't be left to computers. We don't need MORE regressions and flashy estimators that generate uninterpretable results. Rather, we need better research design, careful measurement, a clearer research agenda, an overarching goal of advancing knowledge, etc. If this is what T. says, I couldn't possibly agree more.
Now, whether these goals are better served with qual or quant research is a different question, and a question that generates (what I perceive to be) increasingly boring discussions.