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b. In the circuit C1 is an electrolytic cap, but the negative side is toward the source. Though the source is AC, I wasn't sure if it would matter??? I do notice that the positive side is on the same side as the DC Vcc. Just something I noticed and would like more clarification. Thanks.

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Glad to make everyone's acquaintance. New here, not new to bicycling. I've ridden since I was about 6 (I'm 66 now), and I've owned a fairly decent assortment of bikes. Of course, I owned an old Schwinn or 3 (a newspaper bike=beach cruiser to all of you), an old 3 speed, (several bikes which must not be mentioned, in between) and then a Super LeTour (late 70's), which one of my many children used as a rockhopper (adios, friendly bike), and now a Gary Fisher Aquila (1996, I think), which I purchased new, and has given excellent service on the trails and streets around San Diego. Since my kids are grown, I still have that one, and will keep it. Looking now, at the advanced age of 66, to get a touring bike and "go somewhere." I like biking better than any other exercise, and MUCH prefer it to jogging, since you can actually "go places" in less than a day, and arrive mostly-clothed.
Can't bike to work, since I'm a real estate broker, but I used to, every day, in another life. THAT is fun (especially when there's a traffic jam, and a sidewalk, but that's another story).
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Skip to comments.Supreme Court Study Finds New Gun Facts
Posted on 08/17/2003 8:29:26 PM PDT by marktwain
Phoenix, Ariz. The results of a six-year study of Supreme Court gun cases will be released in September and has uncovered scores of forgotten decisions that affect the highly contested Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.
Co-written by an attorney who has won three cases before the High Court, along with the research director of a prominent think tank, and a nationally recognized gun-law expert, the researchers conclude from the evidence that the Supreme Court has recognized an individual right to arms for most of the past two centuries.
Among the key findings in "Supreme Court Gun Cases," being released next month by Phoenix-based Bloomfield Press:
- The Court has not been quiet on this subject as previously thought, using some form of the word "gun" in its decisions 2,910 times (gun, rifle, pistol, shotgun, firearm, etc., even Winchester five times) in 92 cases. Three dozen of the cases quote or mention the Second Amendment directly.
- Armed self defense with personally owned firearms is recognized and supported in more than a dozen cases, is a distinct right of American citizens, and an ancient "duty to retreat" is not obligatory.
- The often-cited Miller case from 1939 is inconclusive, which is why gun-rights and gun-control advocates both claim it supports their position. The record shows that the Court actually remanded this case back to the lower court for retrial and a hearing on the evidence, since there was no evidence presented. Because Miller had been murdered by that time and his co-defendant had taken a plea agreement, no retrial or evidentiary hearing was ever held.
- All 92 cases are reproduced to show what the Court has actually said. More than 1,000 interesting quotations are highlighted, and each case includes a plain-English description. A special "descriptive index" reduces each case to the firearms-related question(s) it answers.
Advanced review copies of "Supreme Court Gun Cases" are available to the news media on request. Contact Bloomfield Press at 1-800-707-4020 or email@example.com.
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John, I assume you're aware of this book, and want to ride it into the Supreme Court like John Wayne chasing the bad guy into a saloon on horseback.
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Latest column, "Texans for Sale or Rent" posted on FR, other publication to come.
I'm sure the NYTimes will...they will just leave out all the cases which don't agree with their position.
You're right, my mistake.
The very FIRST thing I learned in Law School...AFTER: "You teach yourself the LAW, we teach you how to think like a LAWYER"...was something about how the US Supreme Court is the only institution on the planet which visibly demonstrates that change is bad. Showing these cases in a brief to the court is going to be a persuasive element as a reminder of earlier binding precedent. I begin to be cheered just a wee bit more...at least the outlook isn't quite as gloomy as before.
That should make for a VERY brief review of the book...
BTW, even the Wisconsin Supremes have found that the right to self-defense exists in the State (partially due to the hard work of the NRA and its people in Wisconsin.)
As a result of the decision, issued a couple of weeks ago, Wisconsin NOW has a 'right-to-carry-concealed' WITHOUT A PERMIT situation.
Thousands of innocent children have been butchered by wild-eyed gun-carrying white Christian family men...
No, that's not true. Only in very limited cirumstances, like in one's own home or business. It was a narrow ruling that moslty held intact the law prohibiting concealed weapons.
I'm sorry, I thought you just said Thousands of innocent children have been butchered by wild-eyed gun carrying white Christian family men.... Could you repeat that because I'm sure I didn't hear you correctly.
Of course, but usually the "holding" is concentrated on the narrowest point of law imaginable....and thus the changes tend to be incremental over a period of time. This pattern changed during the liberalism of the Warren Court in the 1960's when the Civil Rights era was in full swing...and it culminated with the 1972 decision on Roe v Wade. Since that time, the USSC has tended to return to the old "narrow holding" view and thus, slow changes. The crux of the matter this time as you point out is that there is indeed a fair body of prior case law on "point" and it may find itself caught upon the horns of dilemma in that the precedent is over 100 years old...but still binding as are all decisions (those not specifically overturned by legislation or USSC actions) from the High Court.
This is the gray area...the minefield. IF the liberal viewpoint holds sway that the Constitution is a living and therefore evolving document, the 2nd Amendment might be in jeopardy as we know it....OTOH, the strict constructionists will have the powerful voice of tradition in their corner and they will be urging care be taken not to disturb well established case law.
I've been explaining this to anti-gun folks for years now (and even to quite a few pro-gun people who had gotten an erroneous impression about the case).
It's nice to see that the author of this new book got it right. If he untangled this issue correctly, I'm confident that he's most likely giving the straight info on all the others, too.
If they rule that the 2nd is not an acknowledgement of a personal right the bear arms, they overturn all those cases at one time. I think that if the majority are socialist leaning, they, and other socialists in other branches, will work to see that a case that would force them to rule on the constitutional question (Ashwander et al. v Tennesee Valley Authority et al., I think) would never get to them.
We may have already seen an example of that. Ashcroft just recently changed the governments "policy" to one of individual right, which kept (I forget the case, think it was an appeals court in Louisiana I think, restraining order violation) from being appealed.
No, the postwar amendments did that.
Ashcroft changed the position as an administration "policy" statement and avoided an appeal. If he would have appealed, the issue would have been settled, and most federal laws regulating firearms under Art 1, Sec 8 Cl 3, and many state laws, would have vanished. The "policy" change can be reversed at any time by this or any other administration, whereas a SC ruling would have taken a constitutional amendment repealing the 2nd.
On my way to purchase a copy of this book,,, should be interesting
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The mystery has been solved! That overpowering stench that has hung over Snohomish, Wash., for the last few days, offending residents and beguiling investigators as to its origins, has been identified as, of all things, chicken manure.
I blame Al Gore.That's because chicken manure can be one of the most earth-friendly soil-fertilization substances around. Al Gore knows this. Hell, he may have "invented" it.
When run through a few processes, chicken poop can become what's known as "biochar," which boasts the earth-saving ability to trap carbon in the soil and keep it out of the atmosphere.
Gore has been talking up the stuff for at least a year.
Here he is preaching the benefits of biochar in a USA Today story last year.
Former vice president and environmental advocate Al Gore calls biochar "one of the most exciting new strategies" available to stop climate change. For Frye, it means that, before long, "the chicken poop could be worth more than the chickens themselves."
Here's a handy graphic on biochar production.
In Snohomish, investigators have yet to determine which farm specially is using the chicken manure, so it's unclear if they are spreading biochar or simply raw chicken shit.
But whatever the case, we figured we'd throw Mr. Gore a bone and put his name in the news. Lord knows he's probably Googling it right now.


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- Warrior Games May 10-14 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Fort Benning, GA. - Four Warrior Transition Battalion Soldiers at Fort Benning have been training for the past three weeks to compete in the inaugural Warrior Games, a paralympic military program created by the Department of Defense and the U.S. Olympic Committee.
The games are open to Soldiers with upper or lower body injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorder.
Participants will compete from May 10-14 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Warrior Games include shooting, swimming, archery, sitting volleyball, cycling, track, wheelchair basketball, discus and shot put.
SPC Chris Strickland, SGT Matthew Harvey and SPC Robert Nuss and SSG Ruben Rosas-Rodriguez train five hours a day, five days a week, in swimming and spinning at Smith Fitness Center, running stairs and on the track at Doughboy Stadium and shooting air pistols at Pool Indoor Shooting Range.
"The Soldiers have been training hard," said SFC Ronald Black, who is training the Soldiers. "They are motivated and morale is great. They are getting out there, giving 110 percent and I can tell they are dedicated."
Black said the games are a great opportunity for wounded warriors.
"It's the first time we can showcase our Soldiers' abilities," he said. "They can cope with their injuries and still show they can compete."
SSG Danny Hill is also helping train the Fort Benning competitors.
"The games will show others that even though we are wounded physically or mentally, we are able to soldier on and do our best," said Hill, who was injured by an IED in 2007 in Iraq.
Hill said the games are therapeutic for the Soldiers, and for him.
"They push me and I push them to keep going," Hill said.
More than 200 competitors from all branches of military competing in the games.
Rosas-Rodriguez, who will run in the games, said he feels lucky to be chosen as one of 200.
"It's a great feeling to know I will compete," said the 55-year-old. "And it's good to know there are other people there who I can relate to."
Rodriguez was injured after being hit with shrapnel from a vehicle-borne IED in Afghanistan in 2009.
Strickland who lost his right lower leg after a motorcycle accident in 2008, said he is up to the challenge.
"This gives me something to work for," the 23-year-old said. "I plan on winning the games."
Strickland will compete in swimming and seated volleyball. He said he is looking forward to hearing others' stories and going to Colorado, because he has never been there before.
Harvey will compete as an "Ultimate Warrior," which means he will run, swim and shoot. Harvey was injured more than once during several tours to Iraq. Harvey said winning isn't a priority for him. It's more about learning.
"Whether we win or lose, it doesn't matter. It's a good learning experience to go out there and compete," he said. "Every day's challenging. You have to push yourself to continue, whether you are running stadiums or tracks, swimming or shooting."
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Chesnire FarmsJournal Entry: Tue Apr 27, 2010, 12:22 PM
Welcome to Cheshire Farms, home to the Spanish Sport Horse
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We are a Family and Friend operated business, owned by Wyn Oakleigh and daughter Sadae Oakleigh. While Cheshire Farms has been around in name for some time, it only just recently expanded to such great standing in 2009. We are proud to introduce our new line of Spanish Sport Horses, established on March 18, 2008. The creation of this line is founded on the American mustang. But not just any horse will do! We selectively breed and choose mustangs and other Spanish horses based on type, color, personality, and most important, blood. The North American Mustang has not always been appreciated to its fullest potential, but history hasn't stopped us. Today we continue to breed the best of performance lines, with aims to enhance the breed so they can excel in different disciplines. Our emphasis has always been on working horses that look good doing their jobs. Continue reading below to learn about our services.
What is a Spanish Sport Horse?
While horses of many breeds have contributed to their development, a Spanish Sport Horse must be DNA verified to be of at least 25% Iberian decent while still maintaining Iberian characteristics www.horseshowcentral.com/horse…. The Cheshire Farms line of SSH's is based on the Norther American Mustang, and crosses with imported Iberian blood to highlight qualities already present. However the Spanish Sport Horse is becoming internationally famous, and breeders are developing their own unique bloodline based on other crosses. In South America the Criollos, Pasos, and other native stock are being crossed with imported Quarter Horse and Warmblood blood to create larger more versatile mounts. European breeders have been improving warmblood lines by crossing baroque breeds into them for easier training ability and surefootedness. Some breeders have even been crossing these Iberian horses with larger drafts to recreate an extinct breed or even compete in driving classes. Whatever it is you wish to show in, the Spanish Sport Horse is sure to excel.
What is Cheshire Farms?
We are and International Equine Facility located on 650 rolling orange tree laden acres in beautiful United States, Florida. We offer public breeding services like semen collection and embryo transfers, boarding, training, and importing. As the leading importer of Spanish Bloodlines, we are a certified quarantine facility with an on grounds veterinarian clinic which is staffed at all times.
We host an array of public facilities, ranging from the use of our veterinary services, to free use of our 350 acre show ground on location (just call to Reserve Show Date). We have facilities which accommodate different types of equitation. Adjacent to the 350 acre show ground, we have 150 acres of private obstacle trails, which connect to miles of public trails where you never need to cross a road. While we manage and operate the grounds with family and friends, we also breed, train, and show our own horses.
Back in 2008 our facility consisted of a house, two small barns, a larger breeding barn and two covered arenas. Now in 2010 we have added 5 more large state of the art barns, 4 show sized covered arenas, 2 outdoor arenas with special footing, as well as sodded open fields for flat work. We have also built apartments for our staff, dorms for our students, and furnished studio apartments for people using our show grounds. These are just some improvements we have made in the recent years.
Embryo Transferring & Breeding
Cheshire Farms has a state of the art stallion and mare barn, with on site collection services and laboratory. You do not need to breed to our horses to use our facility. Our Brood and Stallion barn is offered to everyone. We collect and ship seamen all over the world, as well as provide a safe place to foal for mares of all types. To learn more about how to do an ET please visit our rule page.
United Mustang Federation
The UMF is a fully paid Equine Science scholarship program that Cheshire Farms offers to students all over the world (ages 15-18). Students live on the grounds of Cheshire Farms for a rigorous 60 day study program revolving around training, riding, breeding and general care of horses.
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Cheshire Farms Staff
Cheshire Farms wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for our terrific staff. We strive to treat everyone as if they are a branch of our family, and offer job security, travel, and benefits. The staff above are our supervising managers who run all of our different offices and programs.
Cheshire Farms is also in contract with the local colleges and universities, which allows Equine Science majors to apply for a paid internship. Some of our interns are, Darby Harris, Taylor Arawn, Alin Hogarth, Arley Gardner, Brin Ceridwen, Bryce Mitchell, and Teka Basmati.
We also work with the Sheriff Department, and Community Centers to provide jobs for troubled teens, as well as providing equal opportunity for parolees. Colton Maddox, our oldest employee as well as a valuable trainer, has been with us since he was 15. Colton was in and out of the system from the age of 13 till he was 19, and has considered it his community responsibility to help other troubled youths. We have had a number of teens enter into our program, and they leave as mature adults ready to face the world with confidence. Some of our current students are, Cason Hanovi, Jace Harting, and Jezanna Arlington.
Cheshire Farms also offers boarding for international students enrolled within the local Universities. We have a few students who are seeking to obtain a degree in Equine Science as well as Veterinary Medicine, Bibiana Tammaro, Kenta Masato, Markus Serghei, and Rufino Natanaele.
Our Riders as well as Grooms love working with us, because not only is it a family like environment, there are also travel opportunities since we go to shows all over the world, as well as having satellite farms in Montana, Spain, and Brazil. Check out the friendly faces of our resident staff, Mika Gomez, Luka Moretti, Flynn Medina, Trowa Weston, Arabina Ranolito, Sophia Zipriano, and Tala Sinopa.
Are you interested in being part of our staff? Send us a note and find out how!
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The Horse Experience Art RPG was founded by JustTheBegining to give horse enthusiasts of all cultures an equal opportunity to create their dream stable. This club welcomes artists at all levels, and even allows the use of line arts. JNFerrigno is now the moderator responsible in registering the Barns.
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Tesla's Frunk? Our Bikes Fit With Room to Spare.
We found this great little post on the Tesla website.
1 comment February 21, 2016
Di2 Electronic Shifting: What You Need to Know
Hey, did you charge your bike?
If Shimano — and now Campagnolo — have their way, this might become a more common question with the introduction of electronic shifting.
With battery life extending several months, charging will be a very infrequent occurrence.
For folding and travel bikes this actually makes a lot of sense — electric wires don't care about tricky routing and potentially getting kinked during packing.
We have installed Shimano's Ultegra Di2 on several Bike Fridays and it works very well. It even plays nice with the Capreo cassette.
We have done builds with a 56T chainring for a tall 56×9 top gear, and also with a compact 34/50 crankset for more mountain friendly gearing.
The frame does require a few special modifications.
First, we add braze-on mounts for the battery on the back of the seat tube. The battery then sits neatly tucked out of the way between the seat tube and rear wheel.
There is a mount for the junction box on the front of the seat tube.
The front derailleur requires additional bracing for the motor to push against, so we add some reinforcement to the hanger.
And finally we can leave off the gear cable loops on the mainframe, as there is only the rear brake cable to run.
Once it is all setup, shifting is perfect; the front derailleur even trims itself as the chain moves up and down the cassette.
But does anyone need electric shifting? Yes, electric shifting has a very low impact on the joints in the hand and wrist, ideal for those suffering from arthritis. So if you're experiencing pain or fatigue from shifting, you should consider the Di2 to greatly extend the time you spend riding.
Hands down, our most popular bikes to convert to electric shifting are the Pocket Rocket Pro & Super Pro. Whether its for health, sport, or pure joy the Di2 will surprise and impress you. Check in with your local Bike Friday dealer to see if they have a Di2 to test ride.
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Yes, the Haul-a-Day fits on a Portland Bus Rack
It might take a little bit of work, but not that much considering the rewards.
The Bike Friday Haul-a-Day, our new Cargo Bike, will fit on some mass transit bus racks.
It fit on the rack in Seattle, and Raz learned on Saturday it will fit on the racks in Portland, Oregon, too [photo above].
The Haul-a-Day is garnering a lot of attention. Here is a great blog post from one of those interested parties who joined us for a test ride session at VeloCult in Portland.
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You Won't Believe What This 80-Year-Old Did on Her Bike Friday
EDITOR'S NOTE: It has been nearly five years since Dolores McKeough sent us this email, reminding us that it's never too late to chase your dreams!
Hi, I got home 24 hours ago.
What a fantastic, beautiful summer. The adventure, fun, stress, friends made, country seen, and on and on.
The trip started innocently enough with friend Cathy in Tampa on April 3. It ended yesterday after I biked from Malibu where I was camping with three companions, whom I met in Big Sur, to Santa Monica where I folded my Bike Friday into it's suitcase (after I took the wheels off since it had been serving as my trailer).
So many good things happened on this extravaganza trip including the folding experience in Santa Monica. I didn't want to disassemble the bike on the beach, although it was a beautiful day, there was too much sand.
So, I went to the REI store where Robbie, the bike repair manager, suggested I use part of his work space. What a generous offer. I took him up on it and had the trailer wheels and attachment off in no time. I then folded the bike (taking the accessories off is the most time consuming part of the process) and put it in the suitcase (the former trailer).
The suitcase with the bike weighed in at 52 pounds at the airport (even though it was two pounds over the allowance Suncountry let it go). My duffle bag with camping stuff, clothes etc weighed in at 28 pounds. And, I had two carry-ons.
So I figure the bike plus all my stuff was about 85 pounds. That's a lot of weight to ride across the country and partly up and down two coasts. But, I did it and feel great.
I just added it up! I think I rode about 1,000+ miles from Mt. Dora, Florida, to Williamsburg, Virginia; then 4,500 TransAm miles from Richmond, Virginia, to Florence, Oregon; then 1,100 miles from Florence to Santa Monica California.
That's 6,600 miles on my Bike Friday with 85 pounds, from April 3 til August 29. That impresses even me.
As you know it is not simply the miles that count but the terrain, the road surface, the elevation, the weather …
It was wonderful. The picture was taken North of San Francisco. Note the long sleeves; the weather did not warm up til Santa Barbara.
Dolores' amazing journey was made possible by using our Travel System – an airline checkable suitcase that carries your bike and converts into a trailer! To learn more about Dolores' bike, the New World Tourist, and our clever Travel System follow the links.
5 comments January 20, 2016
How a Custom Bike is Built: A Photo Essay
To celebrate Bike Friday's 20th Anniversary in 2012, we commissioned a limited-edition 20th Anniversary New World Tourist that we custom built with as many top shelf MADE IN USA elements as we could. Although we don't offer that particular model now, this photo essay shows the care and skill it takes to handbuild a custom Bike Friday in our Factory in Eugene, Oregon.
1 comment January 13, 2016
7 Steps to Buying a Bike on a Budget
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Before opening Bike Friday in 1992, Co-Founder Alan Scholz owned and operated a few bike shops, and spent time as a national level racer. Here are his expert tips on how to spend your money wisely when buying a bike.]
By Alan Scholz
Here are the basics I learned long ago about buying a bike on a budget, in order of importance.
1. Make sure you get a good frame in the right size. Get help making sure the frame fits your body by someone who is knowledgeable about fitting. Look for the best frame you can afford for the right type of riding you plan to do. Nothing else matters as much if you are on a budget. Everything else can be upgraded later if you are short on funds. Good designers, cyclists, and shop employees know this. It's a good test of their basic knowledge.
2. Ride the saddle if it came with the bike just long enough to see if you can put up with it. If the bike does not come with saddle and pedals, thank the designer. That means they invested that money into the frame and wheels for you! Get a saddle that works for you — it is worth the individual focus. Price and weight are not good criteria to use to choose a saddle. You need to test ride a number of saddles and buy one that is acceptable.
After you have been riding a while, you will be ready to trade up to a better saddle. When your butt is new to cycling, an acceptable saddle is as good as it gets. When you can ride 15-25 miles a day regularly get a nice saddle if you feel you need a different shape. Don't believe anyone who says "this is a men's saddle, or this is a women's saddle." Get one that fits and feels good. Ignore the rest.
3. If you can afford it, get a good set of wheels. After getting a frame that fits, wheels that are relatively light will give you by far the most bang for your buck.
4. If you are pushing your budget, buy cheap heavy tires. You will be replacing tires eventually, and then you can get some good tires. Wearing out tires will happen sooner than you think. That's when you can buy better tires. You will be best served to really enjoy your bike, although frame and wheels will do the most toward that goal.
5. Next change your steel stuff out for entry level alloy if you must limit funds. Steel chainrings, brakes, seatposts, and derailleurs are a dead give away that they are sub-standard for someone who wants to be a real rider and can afford more than the minimum frame and wheels. They may work fine but they were put there to save money and they are heavy. Your motor cannot be changed. Weight matters. Used parts are often a good choice, but you need to really know parts design. Brand is not always a clear indicator. Ask a knowledgeable friend or expert consultant.
6. If your ship has come in, you can be picky but not arrogant about parts and prices. People who "buy" into the sport usually do not become good nor happy cyclists. The most pricey and light gear will not perform for you out of the box if you have not already gained top level skills to utilize and appreciate them. From the experience in my shop days starting hundreds of folks to cycling, it takes as a minimum, three progressively better bikes as an adult to get to the top level, best for you. It doesn't matter how much money you have.
7. Full Custom is usually not available or understandable to you until the third level of bike and thousands of miles. Small custom builders must charge 2-5 times as much as off the shelf mass produced bikes. If you do not know that they still mostly make less than minimum wages doing so, you will not appreciate their output anyway. Your best choice then is to buy an off the shelf imported bike and think you got a good deal. All small manufacturing concerns, one person to 60 people are squeezed by this math. Imports are cheaper because the factories are larger and they have the economies of scale. But they often also practice a lack of respect for good design that a small custom builder will have. Inexpensive or dear, a bike can serve you well if you take the time to choose. Take a ride with the local bike club and you will find there are far more important skills than a full wallet to keep up.
6 comments January 6, 2016
Haul-a-Day Camping Adventure
Elle Steele packed up her Bike Friday Haul-a-Day, along with her kids, and came to Eugene for the Kidical Mass Camping Trip.
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Roadtreking on a Friday
Mike Wendland, who writes a popular blog for RVers, became a Bike Friday owner at the Family Motor Coach Association Reunion in Redmond, Oregon.
Mike wrote a bit about it on his blog in the section with live reports.
And, later, Mike filed this great video on You Tube about his first impressions.
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Seeing Eye to Eye
By Raz
On the surface, Alan Scholz and Billy Henry might look as though they have little in common.
Alan, a Baby Boomer with gray edges up top, is Co-Founder of Bike Friday.
Billy, a Millenial with his hair spiked to a point in the middle, is Co-Founder of the Northwest Association of Blind Athletes.
Spend a little time chatting with each, and their kindred spirit shines as one.
Alan started his first bike shop as a teenager in his parent's basement in Fargo, N.D.
Billy started his non-profit organization in his parent's garage in Vancouver, WA.
Alan designs Bike Fridays to extend the wonderful experience of cycling to others.
Billy just took delivery of his first fleet of Bike Fridays to deliver the wonders of cycling to others like him.
"I started with six kids in my garage, doing powerlifting," Billy said about the organization he started to get visually impaired individuals out and active. "This year we'll touch more than a thousand people. For a lot of them, it will be the first time they get to experience the joy of riding a bike."
It's known as the power of one.
"We like to do whatever we can to help organizations like this," Alan said. "We actually sell quite a few tandems that allow visually impaired individuals to get out on a bike. In working with Billy's organization, we've been able to come up with a discount program for fleets of tandems, and we want everyone to know that opportunity is out there."
Billy couldn't wait to see his new fleet in action. He picked up the bikes at our Factory in Eugene, and drove them to the Rose Garden on the River Bank Bicycle Path for use by the Lane Regional Program for the Visually Impaired.
Each summer the Eugene-based program gets its students out for a day of riding. Billy was pleased to be able to provide the new tandems. On the same day, his organization had a ride going on in Portland. In coming weeks they will have rides in Salem and Albany.
"We spend the summer organizing rides throughout Oregon and Washington," Billy said. "Last year we had a 60-year-old go on his first bike ride ever. This year a 55-year-old did the same. We have a lot of programs, but without question, bicycling is our most popular."
The smiles and excited chatter among the group reflected the popularity of cycling. The Bike Friday Family Tandems are highly adjustable, allowing saddles and handlebar heights to be set for different captains and stokers. The 20-inch wheels provide a low center of gravity, and give small children more comfort being closer to the ground.
"The bike was great," said Joel Phifer, a braillist with the Lane Regional Program. "It was nice to have a bike that fits someone smaller like me. In the past we've had to try to ride some bikes that were a bit too big for some of us."
Billy smiled as he heard the review.
"I can't thank Bike Friday enough," Billy said. "This first fleet is just great, and I can't wait for people to ride these. I'm going out and see how much money I can raise to get another fleet as soon as I can."
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Haul-a-Day Celebration
EDITOR'S NOTE: On the first evening of August, a dynamic group of families gathered at the house of Shane MacRhodes to celebrate the official arrival of Bike Friday's Cargo Bike, the Haul-a-Day.
The event brought together the many individuals who contributed in various manners to the birth and growth of the Haul-a-Day from an idea spawned by Shane to the latest offering in Bike Friday's line.
Bike Friday Co-Founder Alan Scholz, who worked closely with Shane and others, wrote this Thank You note:
Hi Shane, Missy, kids and Haul-a-Day revelers:
Thank you so much to the MacRhodes family for bringing us all together at your house for what I feel in retrospect could be an important historical event for Eugene.
What a great community this is that the long/cargo bikes brings together!
The pieces are all there including what we all know is number one central, our families.
I was so pleased and proud to be part of it with my family and the other families that were there. I feel we are all one family now.
For a first event it was very appropriate to be at Shane's. He came up with the idea for a Bike Friday Cargo Bike, and the name of the Haul-a-Day. Thank you for that partnership with him Missy! It has been good for me. Clearly family fits the "necessity is the mother of invention" concept well with your family.
If we want to do the right thing and keep riding and "Arriving by Bike" even after kids, then the Haul-a-Day is the right response.
Such wide interest makes for huge moral support that new complicated far reaching products like this really need to succeed. Few products I have done before have gotten such vocal moral support for them than the Haul-a-Day.
This was really a very special group with many years of very specific unusual experience and talent represented that is sure to put Eugene and the Haul-a-Day on the map of "Helping make bikes an integral part of our lives."
A big thank you to each of you for the contribution you have given to this unusual and exceptional design team. From the folks who made the jigs, brazed, welded, painted and assembled the bikes to all the beta testers.
I hope you all know who you are. I could not have done my part without all of your contributions and support. Perhaps someone will want to record the specifics as it is getting to be quite an interesting and far flung story.
I hope you all know who you are. I could not have done my part without all of your contributions and support. Perhaps someone will want to record the specifics as it is getting to be quite an interesting and far flung story.
I feel it was one of those magic happenings.
A special thank you to my daughter Fraeda who pulled this event together and not only cut a lot of the tubes for the beta Haul-a-Days but laced a lot of their wheels while sewing all their cargo bags. Thank you and love you Fraeda.
Thank you to my wife Theresa for her unwavering support and her patience with months of me seeming to work 24/7.
And to my daughter Hanna for keeping the rubber side down for the business while I have been so distracted by the scope of this project.
Best in Cycling to all of you,
Alan Scholz
Shane MacRhodes, who worked closely with Alan in developing the Haul-a-Day wrote an entry on the night on his blog, FULLY LOADED.
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Why Do We Hate Certain Words?
The curious phenomenon of word aversion.
Riggle thinks the phenomenon may be dependent on social interactions and media coverage. "Given that, as far back as the aughts, there were comedians making jokes about hating [moist], people who were maybe prone to have that kind of reaction to one of these words, surely have had it pointed out to them that it's an icky word," he says. "So, to what extent is it really some sort of innate expression that is independently arrived at, and to what extent is it sort of socially transmitted? Disgust is really a very social emotion."
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Words do have the power to disgust and repulse, though—that, at least, has been demonstrated in scholarly investigations. Natasha Fedotova, a Ph.D. student studying psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, recently conducted research examining the extent to which individuals connect the properties of an especially repellent thing to the word that represents it. "For instance," she says, "the word rat, which stands for a disgusting animal, can contaminate an edible object [such as water] if the two touch. This result cannot be explained solely in terms of the tendency of the word to act as a reminder of the disgusting entity because the effect depends on direct physical contact with the word." Put another way, if you serve people who are grossed out by rats Big Macs on plates that have the word rat written on them, some people will be less likely to want to eat the portion of the burger that touched the word. Humans, in these instances, go so far as to treat gross-out words "as though they can transfer negative properties through physical contact," says Fedotova.
Product marketers and advertisers are, not surprisingly, well aware of these tendencies, even if they haven't read about word aversion (and even though they've been known to slip up on the word usage front from time to time, to disastrous effect). George Tannenbaum, an executive creative director at the advertising agency R/GA, says those responsible for creating corporate branding strategies know that consumers are an easily skeeved-out bunch. "Our job as communicators and agents is to protect brands from their own linguistic foibles," he says. "Obviously there are some words that are just ugly sounding."
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"It's a fascinating hypothesis, and I'd love to see it tested out," says Riggle. "You could even extend that by asking if bilinguals are less likely to have" word-aversion issues. "Because one of the things that the study of bilinguals shows us is that bilinguals are much better at knowing deep down that the connection between a word and its meaning is arbitrary. Linguists and writers and people who think about language all the time might be another population that has a more deeply ingrained notion of the arbitrariness of the meaning-word connection, which would maybe be some sort of inoculation against this."
But like so much about word aversion, we simply don't know. That's because there is a somewhat surprising dearth of formal, scholarly research on the subject.
"As far as I know, there's been basically none," says Riggle. "There are no studies, and this would be a great topic of study." Liberman, too, would love to have scholarly answers to scores of questions related to the word-aversion phenomenon. "My feeling is that we've learned about as much as we're going to learn from the kind of self-reports that come back when you ask people, 'What are the words you hate?' " he says. He wants to know, for instance, the extent to which word-aversion reactions are similar to or different from responses to various tastes or smells or sounds. Also, was this phenomenon around 100 years ago, or 300, or 1,000? And might there be differences in word-aversion reactions experienced by English speakers and non-English speakers? On an even more fundamental level, how pervasive is the phenomenon? Does word aversion plague 3 percent of the population or 30 percent or more? "It looks to me like it's probably 10 or 15 percent," Liberman says, "but I have no idea. As a pop culture phenomenon, there's still quite a bit to learn."
One person who won't show up in that 10 or 15 percent: George Saunders. "Moist is fine," the writer says, and he has no problems with other seemingly mundane words that oddly gross out large swaths of the English-speaking population. "I literally can't think of a word that makes me sick. Well, except creditcarddeclinedsir."
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ARIA and Cosmopolitan have both released a new series of print ads. This is Cosmo's first brand campaign and ARIA's second.
Here is one of ARIA's three new ads:
The ARIA ad features three different settings with the same message, that the center of (pick one: "pleasure", "attention" or "elegance") has shifted. Architecture and interior design are highly featured.
Here is one of the Cosmopolitan's new adverts (thanks to Mac45678 for sharing the pic)
The Cosmo ad features a tuxedoed celebrator, cocktail in hand, wrapped in plastic and caution tape, waiting for "opening December 15th."
Whaddya think?
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Cosmo wins this battle. The Aria ad just tells us that the casino is pleasurable (and given the whole "death ray" dust-up the pool bullseye is kind of strange), while the Cosmo ad says that something fun is going to happen.
I like that it doesn't take itself too seriously.
I think the print ad is way more successful than the commercial.
Definitely Cosmo in a win here, I stated my thoughts on the TV ad already, but the slogan is a winner, that they can continue to drive, it's catchy, short, gives an impression, and is fun.
Also, I wonder if the font for Pleasure is from the North Valet piece, looks familiar. Although I don't think they want to associate that piece of art with the resort given it's message.
It doesn't really matter whether the guy in the Cosmo ad forgets to breathe. He's dead either way.
ARIA = Vanilla. Cosmo = Exciting.
Its nice to see a casino take some chances and not be so damn safe. Its also nice to see a point of view and not be afraid to show some character.
As far as print ad doing what it is suposse to do I think Aria's is stunning while the Cosmo is a little goof-ball.Without the tripazoidal insight most have into these hotels,to the average reader if they had the names Hotel#1 and Hotel#2 on the ad I think most would choose the "center of pleasure".
So far the Cosmopolitan has me thinking that a stay there is going to be more or less like being in "Eyes Wide Shut" (or maybe the last ten minutes of "The Shining").
Cosmo ads are gay....in a good way.
I like the tagline in the Cosmo ad, just under the "C" logo...
"Just the right amount of wrong"
First time I've seen or heard that...much better than [insert clever ad copy here]
While Aria's print ad is sort of generic, Cosmo's looks like it came from Dexter's kill room. I don't like either one.
Score another win for Cosmo. As for Aria, snoooooosh...
Cosmo wins here because it's different. The Aria ad is a vanilla ad that any ad agency could have come up with over coffee.
I'm tired of beautiful people in all of them, honestly. Hell, I'd think the Aria ad would be more interesting if the pool had nobody in it but reflected a night sky and the building with it's exterior lighting on. At least that would be intriguing.
It seems like Paris's ad where the Men In White Jackets steal everything from a Parisian downtown (finishing with a comically large crane lifting the tower out of the ground) and I guess the Steve Wynn ego-stroking rooftop commercials simply for their lack of content, have been the only ads I've seen without a "come here, lonely/virgin/single fellas, and catch a mate!" theme.
I kind of wish The Palazzo, or Planet Hollywood pre-Peepshow, had bothered to have a real marketing campaign.
The Aria ad at least lets me know it's a resort from the hotel and pool in the background. If I didn't know that the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was a resort I might think it was a tuxedo rental place or a nightclub or a high end furniture store, they assume that people know what they are. Just my $0.02.
At least that guy in the Cosmo ad will be safe if he goes to EBC......
It's a couple days since the TV commercial and thinking about this more (because I'm a Vegas fanatic). I have to say I think the campaign is off to a good start. Why show the resort now, why not let people wonder what The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is, there is plenty of time over the next month to introduce them. No different then a radio station changing format and running the same song for 24 hours. Get the buzz, and build some thought.
I really don't think Cosmo is going to change the landscape of casino gaming as we know it. Nor is it going to be a game changer, either. To me, it looks like an amalgamation of the HRH, Palms, Pho and the bar in Attack of the Clones on the planet Coruscant. Seriously, the ad campaign is really not making me think luxury. Its making me think pseudo-george lucsas inspired bondage and lightsabers. Does anybody really think that a place owned by Deutsch Bank is going to go all out luxo. I have not seen a hint of class. What does a classy joint look like? It looks like Wynn/Encore (despite the XS crowd), Bellagio the aging wonder, MO and yes to an extent Aria. This place seems to be aiming for the XS crowd and thats cool if thats your thing. I can be totally wrong about the place and I will be the first to admit it. I'll be there in December and in January, if it kicks ass, I will be the first to admit I was wrong. But my point is the ad campaign blows.
The Aria ad should have this tag line... "Just the right amount of Resort Fees"
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Thursday, March 5, 2015
Leica M-P 'Safari'
Leica has announced the new Leica M-P 'Safari' special edition set. Containing a Leica M-P digital rangefinder camera in olive green safari-look and a Leica Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. lens in silver chrome finish, the kit is limited to just 1,500 sets for the worldwide market. The top and base plates of the Leica M-P are finished in rugged and resilient olive green enamel that offers comfortable grip and lends the camera its distinctive look. The finishing touch to the safari-look of this special version of the Leica M-P is provided by its colour-matched, olive green leather trim. Silver chrome controls set a contrasting counterpoint in the colour scheme of the camera andreflect the finish of the Leica Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. and its classic round metal lens hood. As an homage to previous editions in olive green finish, the camera of the Leica M-P 'Safari' sets bears the classic Leica script and the engravings 'Leica Camera AG' and 'Wetzlar Germany' on its top plate. The recommended retail price of the Leica M-P 'Safari' special edition set is £7,850.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Konost to Launch Full-Frame Digital Rangefinder Camera
A start-up called Konost is planning to launch a new kind of interchangeable-lens digital rangefinder camera with a 20-megapixel 35mm full-frame image sensor. "The Konost camera is unique in that instead of using rotating mirrors and prisms in the rangefinder mechanism, it uses a secondary image sensor and image processing algorithms to display the rangefinder patch in the viewfinder," the company says. "This allows the camera to be all-digital, decreasing manufacturing costs, and does not require high maintenance or re-callibration." In addition to capturing 20.0-megapixel stills, the Konost FF can also record videos at 30fps at full resolution. The company is also developing the Konost AP, a 12-megapixel interchangeable-lens rangefinder camera with an APS-C sized CMOS sensor, and the Konost Junior, a 10.8-megapixel, JPEG-only compact with a 1" imager and a 35mm (eq) f/2 lens. The Konost FF and the Konost AP are expected to hit the shelves in 2016, while the Konost Junior could arrive before the end of this year.
Website: Konost
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Global 3D Camera Market is Expected to Reach $7.6 Billion by 2020
According to a new report by Oregon-based Allied Market Research, the global 3D Camera market is expected to reach $7,661.8 million by 2020, registering a compound annual growth rate of 39.4%. With the simplest 3D camera technology - stereo visioning; about 80% of smartphones in production could be upgraded with a 3D camera lens by the year 2018. The application of 3D cameras in smartphones should garner a revenue of$2.02 billion by 2020. To view the report, visit the website below.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Canon Connect Station CS100
The Canon Connect Station CS100 is a unique photo-storage device that allows you to quickly and easily save, view and share your photos and movies, all from one single accessible location.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Phase One Launches A-Series Medium-Format Cameras
Phase One has started shipping the first A-series medium format camera systems. "Blending the best of Phase One and ALPA technology through highly-integrated precision components, these cameras are designed to capture outstanding images with greater ease, convenience, and fun," the company said in a statement. The three Phase One A-series models include the A250, A260 and A280. They are based on the ALPA 12TC camera body, plus a Phase One medium format IQ2 A-series digital back -- the 50 megapixel CMOS-based IQ250; the long-exposure-capable 60 megapixel IQ260; or the highest-resolution 80 megapixel IQ280. Each model comes with the 4.0/35mm Rodenstock Alpar lens. There are two optional lenses available, including the ultra-wide 23mm, and the all-round 70mm, ALPA HR Alpagon. The three A-series Rodenstock Alpagon/Alpar lens profiles are factory calibrated, so photographers simply select the lens used and corrections are then automatically processed in camera and when importing to Capture One Pro 8.1. Photographs taken with the new A-series cameras can be wirelessly transmitted to an iPad or iPhone to check for critical focus. The Phase One A250 is priced at €36.000 / $47,000. The A260 is €38.000 / $48,000, and the A280 is €43.000 / $55,000. These prices include a 5-year warranty. Estimated pricing for the optional Alpa lenses is: ALPA HR Alpagon 5.6/23 mm €7.110 / $9,070,00; ALPA HR Alpagon 5.6/70 mm €3.510 / $4,520.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Sony A77 II Firmware Update 2.00
Sony has posted a firmware update for the Sony A77 II digital SLT camera. Version 2.00 brings improved AF speed and enables shooting movies in 50p/25p (PAL mode) and 60p/30p/24p (NTSC mode) in XAVC S format. You can download the firmware upgrade from the website below.
Website: Sony A77 II Firmware Update 2.00 for Mac
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Friday, October 24, 2014
FinDAC Creates Urban Art Time Lapse
Autographer has created a three-day timelapse of FinDAC at work on one of his signature pieces of urban art in London. It is the latest entry in Autographer's Behind the Scenes series — an ongoing project designed to showcase never-before-seen views on some of the best alternative artists' work. The video was made using four Autographer devices, two of which were mounted overlooking the work and two worn by FinDAC himself, offering a unique perspective of the process. "Organised through a mutual friend and coinciding with the one year anniversary of their business opening my latest project was painting the DayTrue external wall in Maida Vale," FinDAC says. "We wanted to capture the whole thing as a time-lapse, so it was great that Autographer helped out with this." Click through / scroll down see the time-lapse video.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Phase One Introduces Free 5-Year Warranty Programme
Phase One has launched a complimentary five-year warranty programme and also a five-year uptime guarantee programme for selected camera systems. Customers who purchase new Phase One IQ2 camera systems will receive a free five-year warranty on all key camera system components, including: camera body, lenses and digital backs. The five-year uptime guarantee programme consists of free loaner units being made available should the camera, lense(s) or digital back(s) need to be repaired under terms of this warranty. "We're excited to offer these great new five-year warranty and uptime guarantee programs on all new IQ2 camera system purchases," said Franck Roussel Rasmussen, Director Product Management, Phase One. "It's a fitting match when the world's most demanding photographers invest in the world's best camera systems."
Monday, September 29, 2014
Phase One iXA-R and iX Controller
Phase One Industrial today announced the Phase One iXA-R camera platform and the iX Controller (pictured). The new 80 MP, 60 MP and Achromatic iXA-R cameras share many of the same features as the iXA aerial cameras, including focal plane and central leaf shutters, optional Forward Motion Compensation, scalability to form multi-camera arrays, as well as easy integration with popular flight management systems and GPS/IMU receivers. Phase One iXA-R cameras expand the iXA lens range by adding three new dedicated lenses with focal lengths of 40 mm, 50 mm and 70 mm. The Phase One iXA 180-R (including one of three lenses) has a list price of $67000 / €50000. The enhanced lenses are designed and built by Rodenstock. Each lens/shutter combination is adapted for aerial photography and offers low distortion, high MTF and excellent contrast. The iX Controller ($7000 / €5300), a fanless PC with a small footprint, uses a 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and is easily integrated into any aircraft. The cameras and iX Controller will start shipping 1 November 2014.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Robo – Trumble
Nikon UK has released a new film by John Wright titled 'Robo – Trumble', featuring ex Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and 'Studio Bot', a bespoke robotic camera setup that demonstrates the capabilities of Nikon / MRMC's remote camera system solution. John Wright, Nikon UK Ambassador, shot the entire film on a Nikon D810 and MRMC robotic head in order to capture multiple angles as Kimberly and Studio Bot perform together. The film highlights the precision and accuracy of the system that affords photographers, videographers and broadcasters complete creative control and the opportunity to shoot from "almost impossible" locations. Click through for the Robo – Trumble film and a behind-the-scenes video.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Hasselblad H5D-50c Wi-Fi Hands-On Photos
Want to see exactly what the new Hasselblad H5D-50c Wi-Fi medium-format camera / digital back looks like in the flesh?
Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Hasselblad H5D-50c Wi-Fi prototype showcased at Photokina 2014. The H5D-50c with Wi-Fi makes it possible for users to fully control the camera and browse/view images on iPhone/iPad on location via Phocus Mobile software, without the need for a computer. It also features a 'Live View' function, allowing photographers to see and zoom in on a live image on the rear LCD even when the camera is untethered.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Relonch Camera Hands-on Photos
Want to see exactly what the new Relonch camera look like in the flesh?
Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Relonch camera.
The Relonch camera adds an APS-C sensor and an f/2 lens to your smartphone. Importantly, this is not a working prototype but a mockup. The working one is just a hodgepodge of existing parts, with a much bigger lens taped to a rather different-looking camera body. The app, shown in the photos, seemed to be final though. The Relonch Camera is available now for pre-Order for $499.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
EIZO ColorEdge 4K and ColorEdge CS240 Monitors Hands-on Photos
Want to see exactly what the new EIZO ColorEdge 4K and ColorEdge CS240 monitors look like in the flesh?
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RED Epic Dragon 6K Hands-on Photos
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Leica S-E Hands-on Photos
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Leica X (Typ 113) Hands-on Photos
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Leica X-E Hands-on Photos
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Hasselblad H5X Hands-on Photos
Want to see exactly what the new Hasselblad H5X medium format camera looks like in the flesh?
Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Hasselblad H5X medium format camera.
Samsung 28 Megapixel APS-C BSI CMOS Sensor
Samsung Electronics has revealed more technical details about its new 28 megapixel (MP) APS-C BSI CMOS image sensor for digital cameras. The S5KVB2 is designed into Samsung's new compact system camera, the NX1, and will be showcased alongside the camera at Photokina 2014. The S5KVB2 is the industry's first APS-C sensor to adopt back-side illuminated (BSI) pixel technology.
Toshiba EXCERIA UHS-I SD Memory Cards
Toshiba EXCERIA UHS-I SD Memory Cards are focused on continuous shooting and full HD (including 4K resolution) video. Great for professional DSLR photographers, videographers and content creators who demand high-performance tools, these EXCERIA SD cards offer faster write speeds than Class 10 SD cards, have greater mobile storage capacity (up to 128GB1) than other EXCERIA products and include UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)2 support for 4K2K video recording and playback. The EXCERIA UHS-I SD Memory Cards (128GB model available in January 2015) are available for purchase at select retailers and on toshiba.com/us/storage for $59.99 MSRP for the 16GB model, $99.99 MSRP for the 32GB model and $179.99 for the 64GB model.


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I didn't pay as much attention as I should have in math class, don't shoot me.
Anyway... I'm trying to calculate a degree of rotation. I have my hypotenuse & opposite lengths (it is a right triangle).
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$radians = sin-1 ($opposite/$hypotenuse);
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Play as Abuga through nearly 50 challenging but exciting levels. Warping through..well warps..make your way from start to finish. Be careful though, not all warps are there to help you and who knows what other obstacles lay ahead as you progress further in the game. Enjoy your stay at the Warp Zones in StrangePlace!
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Shoot the rapids or cast into a hole from the Tributary 13.0 SB Raft. This versatile boat's slightly diminishing tube ends reduces swing weight and makes it a dream to handle in the whitewater. To further increase maneuverability, the 13.0 SB's floor features the piano hinge lacing system—lace strips along the floor pocket and non-overlapping raft collars—to allow more water to escape. This lacing system makes the 13.0 SB one of the fastest self-bailing boats on the market. Tributary constructed the 13.0 using a durable PVC outer skin and super tough inner urethane bladders to give the boat excellent air retention, durability, and abrasion resistance—meaning you can paddle harder without fear of reprisals. If you're not in the mood for rapids, the Tributary 13.0 SB's wide beam, ample space, and three removable thwarts make it ideal for a leisurely fishing trip or a weekend family float.
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- the OCC and other bank regulators may require us to further modify or change our mix of assets, including our concentration in certain types of loans, or require us to take further remedial actions;
- our inability to deploy our excess cash, reduce our expenses and improve our operating leverage and efficiency;
- our inability to pay quarterly cash dividends to shareholders in light of our earnings, the current and future economic environment, Federal Reserve Board guidance, our Bank's capital plan and other regulatory requirements applicable to Hudson Valley or Hudson Valley Bank;
- the possibility that we may need to raise additional capital in the future and our ability to raise such capital on terms that are favorable to us;
- further increases in our non-performing loans and allowance for loan losses;
- ineffectiveness in managing our commercial real estate portfolio;
- lower than expected future performance of our investment portfolio;
- a lack of opportunities for growth, plans for expansion (including opening new branches) and increased or unexpected competition in attracting and retaining customers;
- continued poor economic conditions generally and in our market area in particular, which may adversely affect the ability of borrowers to repay their loans and the value of real property or other property held as collateral for such loans;
- lower than expected demand for our products and services;
- possible impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets;
- our inability to manage interest rate risk;
- the revenue from our asset management subsidiary may not remain at current levels;
- increased expense and burdens resulting from the regulatory environment in which we operate and our inability to comply with existing and future regulatory requirements;
- our inability to maintain regulatory capital above the minimum levels Hudson Valley Bank has set as its minimum capital levels in its capital plan provided to the OCC, or such higher capital levels as may be required;
- proposed legislative and regulatory action may adversely affect us and the financial services industry;
- future increased Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, special assessments or changes to regular assessments;
- potential liabilities under federal and state environmental laws;
- regulatory limitations on dividends payable by Hudson Valley or Hudson Valley Bank.
Hudson Valley Holding Corp. Names Matthew A. Lindenbaum To The Board Of Directors
YONKERS, N.Y., March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- James J. Landy, Executive Chairman of Hudson Valley Holding Corp., ("Company") (NYSE: HVB) has announced that the Company has named Matthew A. Lindenbaum, Founder and Principal of Basswood Capital Management, LLC, to the Board of Directors of the Company and Hudson Valley Bank, N.A. Mr. Lindenbaum co-founded Basswood Capital Management, an alternative asset management firm with over $1.3 billion of assets under management, in 1998, where he has been co-managing various Basswood strategies and family investments for over 20 years. He is also Founder and Vice Chairman of Community National Bank, an independent commercial bank based in Long Island, NY, opened in 2005.In 1986, Mr. Lindenbaum began his career with the Mortgage Finance Group at Merrill Lynch Capital Markets where he structured derivative mortgage securities, and helped advise banks on their financial strategies. In 1987, he joined SNL Securities, LLC, where he ultimately became a General Partner. "Matthew's extensive banking experience in the New York area, as well his established track record of success navigating the financial markets over his career, provide the necessary skills to position Hudson Valley for continued success going forward," Mr. Landy noted. "As our Company continues to evolve with the changing economy, Matthew's experience and unique skill set will assist in the further implementation of the company's strategies and place us in a position for future growth," said Stephen R. Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited to have Matthew join our Board and look forward to working with him." About Hudson Valley Holding Corp. Through its Hudson Valley Bank subsidiary, Hudson Valley Holding Corp (NYSE: HVB) serves small- and mid-sized businesses, professional services firms, not-for-profit organizations and select individuals in metropolitan New York. Headquartered in Yonkers, N.Y., the Company provides a full range of banking, trust and investment management services to niche commercial customers and their principals throughout Westchester and Rockland counties, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan. Hudson Valley is the largest bank headquartered in Westchester County, with $3.0 billion in assets, $2.6 billion in deposits and 28 branches. Its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is a Russell 3000 ® Index component. More information is available at www.hudsonvalleybank.com. Hudson Valley Holding Corp. (" Hudson Valley") has made in this press release various forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to earnings, credit quality and other financial and business matters for periods subsequent to December 31, 2013. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as "expect", "may", "will", "anticipate", "continue", "believe" or similar statements or variations of such terms. Hudson Valley cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and that statements relating to subsequent periods increasingly are subject to greater uncertainty because of the increased likelihood of changes in underlying factors and assumptions. Actual results could differ materially from forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements, in addition to those risk factors disclosed in the Hudson Valley's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 include, but are not limited to:
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Lemon curd is a famous British fruity and tangy jam. Great on toast, in cakes, on top of pancakes or straight from the jar! This is a delectable recipe, quick and easy to make. It is particularly useful when entertaining and short on time.
Tired of sugary jams? This simple, sweet pear spread goes great over artisan bread, scones or hot toast.
Just mix all the ingredients and microwave for 3 mins while you get ready for work. A delicious 'muffin' will be waiting for you!
On a busy morning, do you wanna cheat and get a yummy chocolate muffin in 3 minutes? Read on!
Such an easy sweet to make! Vary its flavours it by adding raspberry jam or honey to the bottom of the final bowl. Serve hot with custard.
Scented with vanilla, honey and cinnamon, this makes a great bed time drink.
One of my favourite comfort foods, these 'flapjacks' are also great to snack on at work or home. Quick and easy to make, add raisins or chocolate chips at own preference!
With kishmish, cherries and khumani, this is an interesting twist on the classic 'flapjacks'. It has now become a firm favourite at home.
A Halloween treat that children can have fun making. If you melt the chocolate and let it cool - they can do the rest.
This is very very simple sabji / dry curry which can be taken with meals. It is healthy and corn lovers might enjoy... they will now be baby corn lovers too after making .. and eating this :-)