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The Muppets (2011)
The Muppets SynopsisOn vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. With secret, signature, celebrity cameos, The Muppets hits the big screen Nov. 23, 2011.
The Muppets Release Date
In Theaters November 23, 2011
The Muppets Credits
Starring: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Walter, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Zach Galifianakis, Rashida Jones, Chris Cooper, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Waldorf, Bean Bunny, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Pepe the Prawn, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, Rowlf, Swedish Chef, Sam the Eagle, Scooter, Sweetums, Charles Grodin, Ricky Gervais, and Emily Blunt
Written by: Nicholas Stoller, Jason Segel
Directed by: James Bobin
Produced by: Lisa Henson, Jason Lust
Distributor: Disney
External Info: The Muppets Official Website
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The Muppets Sequel Teases A Title, Plot And First-Look Photo
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by Sean O'Connell January 30, 2013 comments
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by Sean O'Connell January 8, 2013 comments
Christoph Waltz Might Still Cameo In The Muppets Sequel
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by Sean O'Connell December 27, 2012 comments
Will Ricky Gervais Ruin The Muppets?
Yesterday Kristy wrote excitedly about the news that Ricky Gervais had been cast as the main human in the upcoming Muppets movie, saying "Personally, I couldn't be more excited about this news." At the same time, Katey bitterly tweeted "Ricky Gervais in the next Muppets movie is the quickest way to make me dread it. If you can't say anything nice come sit by me."
by Katey Rich and Kristy Puchko December 18, 2012 comments
Bret McKenzie Returns To Pen New Songs For Muppets 2
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by Kristy Puchko November 5, 2012 comments
The Muppets Sequel Won't Have Jason Segel, But Walter Will Return
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by Kristy Puchko April 19, 2012 comments
Jason Segel Will Not Even Cameo In Muppets, But Appears In This Is Forty
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by Kristy Puchko April 18, 2012 comments
Nicholas Stoller Offers Updates On The Muppets Sequel
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Watch The Muppets Parody The Hunger Games
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by Katey Rich March 6, 2012 comments
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by Sean O'Connell March 5, 2012 comments
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by Kristy Puchko March 1, 2012 comments
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by Katey Rich February 21, 2012 comments
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by Kristy Puchko February 17, 2012 comments
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by Kelly West February 6, 2012 comments
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Watch The Muppets Music Video For Muppet Or Man, Best Song Of 2011?
I reflect on my reflection, and I ask myself the question, whats the right direction to go? I dont know. Those are the lyrics to the years best musical number, Man or Muppet from one of the years best reviewed movies, The Muppet.
by Josh Tyler December 9, 2011 comments
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by Katey Rich December 6, 2011 comments
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by David Wharton November 28, 2011 comments
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by Scott Gwin November 27, 2011 comments
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by CB Staff November 25, 2011 comments
The Muppets Co-Writer Nicholas Stoller Talks About Where It All Began
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by Katey Rich November 23, 2011 comments
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by Katey Rich November 21, 2011 comments
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Have you heard the buzz? People at work talking about it? Maybe caught a snippet of the story on the news? We had another exact prediction last week! The phones wont stop ringing around here. But its another week and no time to rest on any imaginary laurels. This time around weve got a great slate of movies with Jim Hensons little puppets returning, Christmas animation starting early and a childrens book come to life
by Doug Norrie November 20, 2011 comments
The Muppets Wish You A Happy Thanksgiving!
You may have already seen Josh's review of The Muppets, but let it be known that I couldn't possibly agree with him more. Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller and James Bobin have created a film that is not only a more-than-welcomed return for our favorite fuzzy characters, but is one of the best movies of the year. It will leave you smiling for weeks after you watch it and if you can actually figure out a way to stop the songs from constantly playing on loop in your head, please give me a call because I can't seem to do it.
by Eric Eisenberg November 18, 2011 comments
Watch Kermit And Jason Segel Beg Amy Adams To Be In Their Muppet Movie
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by David Wharton November 16, 2011 comments
The Muppets Parody Twilight In The Latest Posters
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by Kelly West November 15, 2011 comments
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by Kelly West November 11, 2011 comments
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As much as I would love to see the Muppets host the Academy Awards - and I really, really would - I do understand why it would be a challenge logistically. After all, the characters are controlled by puppeteers that won't be shown on camera, so it would require either a custom stage or a ton of podiums all over the place.
by Eric Eisenberg November 11, 2011 comments
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The thing I like about these trailer spoofs is that they all largely use the same footage from the finished Muppets movie, but just interchange clever dialogue to reflect the latest idea. And yet, when you finally sit down to watch James Bobins feature, all of these marketing gimmicks melt away under the warm glow of Muppet nostalgia.
by Sean O'Connell November 10, 2011 comments
Seriously, Please Don't Let The Muppets Host The Oscars
I'd be as thrilled as anyone to see The Muppet Show return to TV. And I'm crossing my fingers the Academy won't fall on their faces picking a replacement host for Eddie Murphy. But you can't just combine the two and hope for the best, and for as much as it makes a cute Twitter campaign and lets you use picture of Kermit and Miss Piggy in evening wear, the Muppets are not a good fit for the Oscar
by Katey Rich November 10, 2011 comments
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With Eddie Murphy officially announcing that he will no longer be the host of this years Oscars, pundits have been speculating about who the Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences will get to replace him. People have been tossing around names like Neil Patrick Harris, Jimmy Fallon, and even Ricky Gervais have been floating around, but theres one idea thats catching a lot of attention.
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Thoracic surgery is done on the chest, but it does not involve surgery on the heart. With robot-assisted thoracic procedures, the doctor guides small robotic arms through keyhole incisions.
Robot-assisted thoracic procedures are considered for surgeries that:
Some thoracic surgeries that have been successfully performed using robotic techniques include:
Compared to more traditional procedures, robotic-assisted surgery may result in:
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have a robot-assisted thoracic procedure, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
Be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor before the procedure.
Depending on the reason for your surgery, your doctor may do the following:
Leading up to the procedure:
General anesthesia
will be used. It will block any pain and keep you asleep through the surgery.
You will be connected to a ventilator. This is a machine that moves air in and out of your lungs. Next, several keyhole openings will be cut in the chest wall between the ribs. One or more chest tubes may be placed into the side of the chest. These tubes will be used to drain fluid and monitor air leakage. A needle may be used to inject carbon dioxide gas into the chest cavity. The gas will make it easier for internal structures to be viewed.
A small camera, called an endoscope, will be passed through one of the incisions. The camera will light, magnify, and project the structures onto a video screen. The camera will be attached to one of the robotic arms. The other arms will hold instruments for grasping, cutting, dissecting, and suturing. These may include:
While sitting at a console near the operating table, the doctor will use lenses to look at magnified 3D images of the inside of the body. Another doctor will stay by the table to adjust the camera and tools. With joystick-like controls and foot pedals, the doctor will guide the robotic arms and tools to remove organs and tissue. After the tools are removed, the doctor will use sutures or staples to close the surgical area.
If you are doing well, the breathing tube will be removed. Later, the chest tubes will be removed.
About 1-4 hours, depending on the procedure
You will have pain during recovery. Your doctor will give you pain medicine. You may also feel discomfort from the gas used during the procedure. This can last up to three days.
This procedure is done in a hospital setting. The usual length of stay is a few days. Your doctor may choose to keep you longer if you have any problems.
While you are recovering at the hospital, you may receive the following care:
When you return home, do the following to help ensure a smooth recovery:
Depending on the procedure, you should recover within a few weeks.
After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
In case of an emergency, call for medical help right away.
American College of Surgeons
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Canadian Lung Association
Rea F, Marulli G, Bortolotti L. Robotic video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy.
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Sympathectomy. New York Presbyterian Hospital website. Available at:
http://www.nyp.org/health/sympathectomy.html. Accessed July 25. 2013.
Thymectomy. Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America website. Available at:
http://www.myasthenia.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=BIVoreOXJGo%3D. Accessed July 25, 2013.
Last reviewed September 2013 by Marcin Chwistek, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Let's be honest, cutter stuff can be hit or miss. In this case though, it's a complete hit. These are the best levers out there. I can't stand flimsy fragile plastic levers so I've been torturing my rims with metal levers the last couple seasons. Then I found these, burly plastic reinforced with metal. They make me and my rims happy. These levers are a cheap way to improve your quality of life, so buy some.
Best levers I've ever used
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Best levers I've used across the years. Extremely durable I have yet to snap one. Will not scratch the hell out of your rim on stubborn tires.
Does the trick
The nice part about these tire levers is that they don't bend over time. Like so many other cheap tire levers out there.
...you will have a flat and need these. they sure dont do much but they definitely are needed for the quick fixes.
Durable Levers
I bought these Levers for my husband and he says that they are a great product. They are very durable and are very stiff. They easily fit into the pack as well
Better than the back of a spoon
They're inexpensive and they take off tires!
They seem to work better than the back of a spoon (this is probably to be expected), which is what I think I was using before.
They are a little thick, which can make getting tighter tires off a little tricky. Otherwise, I'm surprised by the build quality. So far I'm pleased.
they help me take my tires off
and put them back on
Just got these AND a new road tubeless set-up. I don't think I've ever owned a set of levers that could hold up to those insanely tight tires. These had no problem. Definitely not the lightest, but who wants useless ultralight levers?
Prying perfection
No bending like cheapo plastic levers. No scratching like all metal levers. Any questions? The best.
Pretty damn good actually
great little levers, the only problem is that the metal inside bends, instead of snapping so i guess its better? after though the levers get a little wonky. definitely better than any lever i ever used.
Gotta love these things!
So you buy something that cost 5 or 10 bucks and you think, well if it sucks i'm only out 5 or 10 bucks. Well even if you dont want to be out any money dont worry, the packaging says right on it " If this thing sucks, send it back at any time." Lifetime Warranty baby! These little guys are dirt cheap, but high quality. They are metal wrapped in plastic and feel way strong. If the plastic makes you feel "ify" I would like to have you think of a Glock ( that is a handgun that most state and local law enforcement carry, in case you dont know ). The Glock is half plastic and wicked strong and reliable. These tire levers feel of good quality in much the same manner. And come on, they are 5 bucks!
Surprised.... in a good way
Handy dandy
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May 28, 2016
BINGHAM FARMS, Mich. (AP) -- The Michigan Humane Society has created a group for those grieving the loss of a pet.
The Paw Prints Grief Support Group's first meeting is noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the society's administrative office in Bingham Farms.
Volunteer Programs Manager Jamahl Scott says in a release "losing a pet can be incredibly difficult" but the group allows grieving pet owners to talk about their loss with others "going through the same thing."
Participants can talk openly about their experience and are encouraged to share photographs, scrapbooks and other pet mementos.
Advance signup is required and can be done by visiting www.michiganhumane.org/pawprints or by calling 248-283-1000, ext. 179.
The free service will be held on the first Saturday of every month.
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|This is Matt Wright.
I think that sounds funny.
But I'm not British.
Regardless, I roped Matt into helping me conduct the third and final experiment in the Sous vide Challenge: Fish. Previously, I've tested eggs and steak and this is my final attempt to determine, once and for all, if sous vide is: the spawn of Satan's bathwater or a viable modernistic cooking technique.
|Sous vide salmon. Plastic never looked so purdy.
This series of tests was the most complex yet. In doing research on cooking salmon sous vide, many folks suggested brining the fish for as little as 10 minutes up to 2 hours prior to cooking in order to prevent albumin (that white stuff that comes out of salmon; it's a protein) from being leeched out.
I figured I would brine some, and leave some out of the brine to test the differences. In order to make this less confusing, allow me to walk you through the variations below.
|Salmon floating in a 15 minute long briny bath.
The tests:
1. The 1st piece of salmon was cooked in a 45 degree C (113 degrees F) sous vide water bath with just salt and pepper for 15 minutes.
Results: subtle flavor, slightly mushy texture, didn't flake, insipid, no albumin.
Score: 4/10
2. The 2nd piece was first brined, then seasoned with pepper, then cooked at 45 degrees C for 15 minutes.
Results: more pronounced flavor, firmer texture, though still a slightly strange compressed, mushy texture, no albumin.
Score: 5/10
3. The 3rd piece was first brined, then cooked at 50 degrees C (122 degrees F) with pepper.
Results: We liked the texture of the 50 degree salmon much better. It was a lot like the texture of a cold smoked salmon. The brining gave it a nice flavor throughout. At 50 degrees there was more of a tendency for the fillet to fall apart into the beginnings of a flake. No albumin was visible.
Score: 6/10
4. The 4th piece was seasoned with salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil and fresh thyme leaves then cooked at 50 degrees C for 15 minutes.
Results: Just one small sprig of thyme really infused the salmon with flavor here. The extra virgin olive oil gave it some added richness. Without the brining, there was a noticeable amount of albumin in the bag.
Score: 7/10
5. The 5th piece was first brined, then seasoned with pepper, extra virgin olive oil and fresh thyme and cooked at 50 degrees C for 15 minutes.
Results: We were all duly impressed on the last sous vide test. The brining, plus the seasonings and herbal note, combined with the slightly higher temperature gave the best outcome - the fish was perfectly cooked, deeply flavored from the brine, infused with the fresh grassiness of the thyme. What kept it from getting a perfect 10 - a certain perfect uniformity that honestly, seemed really strange. There was no albumin in the bag or on the fish.
Score: 9/10
6. The 6th piece was seasoned with salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil and cooked the old-fashioned way, in the oven at a low temperature of 250 degrees F for about 10 minutes.
Results: Truth be told the fish got a tiny bit overcooked in the test, but there was nonetheless a character development to the fish that was slow roasted that was not apparent in the sous vide preparation. This character development gave the traditionally cooked fish high marks. Had it been cooked a tiny bit less, it would have scored a 9/10.
Score: 8.5/10
|Matt took this picture. He can really bung a good pic.
|Aeriel view of the fish subjects.
|One of them was not like the others.
|Post cooking.
|Matt bunged this pic too. He bunged it to me. And then I bunged it to my blog.
Overall impressions:
Can I be frank? I think sous vide has some really interesting applications and it took these tests to get me to open my mind to the possibilities. I finally feel like I understand why my chef friends who pride themselves on local, seasonal and sustainable food are wrapping themselves in plastic and dipping their toes, if not diving head first into tepid water. I get it now. If I had a dinner party for 20 people and I had a lot of work to do and multiple courses and many garnishes and I wanted my life to be easier, you can bet 20 bobbing portions of perfectly cooked sous vide salmon would be incredibly easy. It doesn't and won't overcook. It will never go above your target temperature - so if you like your fish at 122 degrees, your fish will still be at 122 degrees while you finish the sauce, while you run to the bathroom, while you stop to answer 3 guest questions. When you get back to the kitchen, your fish is still perfectly done, perfectly warm and ready for you when you are ready for it.
This is a huge boon for the busy professional cook and inexperienced home cook alike.
Can I still be frank? While I feel like my mind has now been opened to the possibilities (what kinds of flavors could I infuse into artichokes cooked sous vide to achieve that difficult perfect texture without them becoming over cooked and diluted from the water they typically cook in?) my mind has also been opened to the fallacy of cooking sous vide.
Cooking your food sous vide is the opposite of sexy - it is the equivalent of wrapping your sweet-smelling lover in thick plastic. There is no soul in sous vide. There are no smells, there is no sound - it is a mostly perfect world, a convenient world, an accurate world but not one that I will inhabit except for occasional visits.
Food cooked sous vide is the plastic surgery of the culinary world. It is fake boobs and cellulite-free legs, ageless skin and perky noses. Sous vide enables the most beginner of beginning cooks to turn out a pretty damn nice piece of protein which cooked in an oven or on the stove, as you can see from my experiments, even a professional can sometimes overcook. Cooking food the traditional way is an imperfect science, with the bumps, bruises and burns that come with the job. Sometimes the food is under or over cooked, but the joy of cooking, for me and for cultures all over the world, is in the feel of the food, in the smell, in the sensuality of being in and around the ingredients. So, to conclude these experiments.....
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Lovely work as always Diamond.
Here's a pseudo-Napoleonic setting, steampunk & sorcery. I started the basic map months ago for a friend's RPG group. That group dissolved before I could do much with the map, so I appropriated the coastlines for my own nefarious purposes.
Many thanks to Starraven for the city brushes. The font is Optimus Princeps. The title box artwork is public domain.
The date shows 2013 because I didn't think I'd get a chance to finish this until the new year, and basically I'm too lazy at this point to go back and change it. Plus, I may still add other stuff to it, so that date might be accurate after all. Yeah, that's the ticket.
Lovely work as always Diamond.
Another diamond (pun intended ).
Although, if i might ask...why the sudden change to this ... basic mountain-style (you used this one in your recent Noctiland map as well)? You have made so many beautiful mountains (for example in your Guthult map or your Old Empire Successors map). Why not use those?
These mountains almost look like Pyramid symbols (on first glance).
I'm trapped in Darkness,
Still I reach out for the Stars
I think the simplified mountains look fine this on map myself. Great style by the way!
Thank you guys. @Eilathen: I went with these mountains because I like the way they look, pure and simple.
Lovely map, Diamond. I like it a lot.
I have to admit though, I ain't too fond of your border. I don't like the squiggle on it and it doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the map. Or maybe it is the scale bar that is too black and crisp? Anyway, small things... love the map as usual. And I like your simple mountains.
Royal: I'm very sorry for your loss, your mother was a terribly attractive woman.
My Cartographer's Guild maps: Finished Maps
More maps viewable at my DeviantArt page: Ramah-Palmer DeviantArt
Yep, I agree with you Ramah; that scale bar bugs me as well. As for the border, meh. I kinda like it.
I'd really like to see your Noctiland map with some of your more sophisticated mountains (consider this a christmas wish ).
I'm trapped in Darkness,
Still I reach out for the Stars
I agree on the critic concerning the scalebar and the mountains, they just look to computer generated to me. On the otherhand I like your see shading with the slight color variation, thats realy taking my breath.
I'll fix the scale bar and repost; the mountains are staying though - I like 'em. I may do a variant with different mountains though, since so many people are asking.


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May 24, 2016
Associated Press Release
SPARTA, Ga. (AP) -- Authorities say a 60-year-old businessman from Cumming was found slain at his deer processing business in Hancock County.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Monday that it is investigating the killing of Nelson Garner, whose body was found in his business, Garner's Grinder, in Sparta.
The GBI said Garner's body was found by a relative around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. He was last seen alive at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Authorities said the cause of Garner's death was being withheld because of its value to the investigation.
The GBI said Garner stayed at the Sparta business during hunting season but was a resident of Cumming.
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ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia has awarded its first $100 million to build new reservoirs and water supply projects across the state.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the money is the first to flow through a program launched by Gov. Nathan Deal. It is part of a four-year plan to spend $300 million on projects expected to help boost Georgia's home-grown water supply.
The governor began the finance program amid an ongoing fight over water with Alabama and Florida.
Eight projects received funding out of 15 submitted for consideration for loans and grants to plan, permit or build reservoirs or wells.
Nearly all of the money awarded in the initial round came in the form of loans to local governments and agencies, which will eventually have to repay the money.
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Seven people escape their burning Cleveland home
CLEVELAND - Seven people were able to escape their burning Grantwood Avenue home early Tuesday morning in Cleveland.
The residents said they awoke to flames and smoke filling the home.
One woman was taken to a local hospital after she was forced to use her elbow to break a window to get air.
The fire gutted the interior of the home.
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Pittsburgh police say they've taken four people into custody for questioning about a shooting that wounded three students outside a city high school.
Spokeswoman Diane Richard says police believe the shooting outside Brashear High School after classes ended Wednesday might stem from a drug-related dispute between students at the school last month.
She says those in custody are not suspects or necessarily going to be charged. Police aren't saying whether they're also students.
Police say the victims were not immediately cooperating with investigators.
The victims are all boys. Two are 17 and one is 16 years old. None were seriously wounded.
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School officials say three students were shot outside a Pittsburgh high school, and police are searching for a gunman.
Pittsburgh school district spokeswoman Ebony Pugh says the students were shot outside Brashear High School on Wednesday afternoon as they walked to a vehicle they'd all taken to school earlier in the day.
She says their injuries appear to be non-life-threatening. Two were grazed in the head and one was shot in both the foot and arm. It's not clear who shot them.
Pugh says the victims were not on school property but close by. She says one victim was found inside the school but either ran inside or was taken there by emergency crews and wasn't shot inside school.
Brashear is about two miles south of downtown. Police have closed roads nearby.
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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- We have been talking for weeks now about your taxes going up, if we go over the Fiscal Cliff. So, how would you be able to pay for that? Let's crunch some numbers and come up with some ideas.
Here's where we'll start: Let's say you are a family making around $60,000 a year. The White House says your taxes will go up by about $2,000. That works out to be an extra $160 you need to cut from your budget every month.
For middle class families it's not easy to cut an extra $2,000 from budgets. It's also been a rough decade for their paychecks. The Census Bureau found that between 2000 and 2010, family incomes decline. It's the first time for a decline since the Census Bureau started keeping record in the 1950s. There is not a lot of fat left in those budgets to cut.


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Duluth, GA (Sports Network) - Bernhard Langer carded a 4-under 68 on Sunday to win the inaugural Greater Gwinnett Championship by three strokes.
Langer, who captured his 18th career Champions Tour title and his second this year, finished 72 holes at TPC Sugarloaf at 9-under-par 206.
Tom Lehman (67) and Tom Pernice, Jr. (70) shared second place at 7-under, while Chien Soon Lu (69) finished in fourth at minus-5.
Third-round leader Esteban Toledo slipped to a 3-over 74 during his final round to fall into a group of players tied for seventh at 3-under 213.
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The Girls Guide to NYC
by Alexis Swerdloff
HBO's "Girls." From left: Marnie Michaels (Allison Williams), Jessa Johansson (Jemima Kirke), Hannah Horvarth (Lena Dunham) and Shoshanna Shapiro (Zosia Mamet). Photo: Mark Seliger/HBO
There's a scene in an episode of Lena Dunham's breakout HBO dramedy, Girls, where Dunham's character, Hannah Horvath, looks in the mirror before a date and tells herself, "You are from New York. Therefore, you are just naturally interesting." While that statement is debatable, replace "are from New York" with "have appeared on Girls" and it's a bit more accurate. After all, that would explain why a slew of interactive maps have sprung up across the web detailing the locations throughout the City where the show has filmed. For New Yorkers, seeing Hannah and her friends Marnie Michaels, Jessa Johansson and Shoshanna Shapiro hanging out at favorite NYC spots adds an insider-y layer to the already extremely insider-y series. Before the inevitable Girls bus tour gets under way (and lines at Café Grumpy begin to resemble those at Magnolia Bakery), check out some of the more notable bars, restaurants, hotels and other venues that appeared in the show's first season.


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MACON, Ga. - After going 4-1 on the week, the Mercer baseball team did just enough to hold onto its No. 1 ranking in the most recent College Baseball Daily Top-25 Mid-Major Poll released on Monday morning.
Mercer (36-12, 15-6 A-Sun) started the week by splitting a two-game mid-week series at Florida A&M before traveling to Spartanburg and sweeping a three-game series from USC Upstate this past weekend.
The Orange and Black started the season ranked 25th in the poll and has been steadily moving up all season long leading up to its No. 1 ranking last week. Mercer retained its No. 1 spot in the poll this week by once again beating out Big East power Louisville and Big 10 member Indiana who rank No. 2 and No. 3 in the rankings, respectively.
The Bears are one of three Atlantic Sun Conference teams in the CBD Mid-Major poll, joining No. 18 Florida Gulf Coast and North Florida who is currently in the receiving votes section.
Mercer's 36 wins in 2013 is tied for the sixth-most in the nation, and are the most of any mid-major squad, while its No. 21 RPI according to BoydsWorld.com is the second-highest in the country amongst mid-majors, trailing only South Alabama ( No. 14).
Mercer will now enjoy an eight-day break as it returns to campus for finals all next week. The Bears return to the diamond when it welcomes Belmont to Macon for a two-game mid-week series starting on May 7.


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Reuben Casserole
• 1/2 to 1 pound corned beef, cooked, diced or sliced
• 1/4 - ½ cup Thousand Island or Russian salad dressing
• 1 -16 oz. can or bag sauerkraut, drained
• 8 oz. shredded or sliced Swiss cheese
• 6 -8 slices rye bread, torn or cubed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
Place corned beef in a lightly greased 2 qt. or 13"x9" baking dish.
Add corned beef, dot with dressing, and spread sauerkraut over top.
Cover with cheese.
Toss rye bread pieces in melted butter and spread evenly over the top.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Serves 6.
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Born April 30, 1986 in Savannah, GA to Ron and Mary Agron, she was raised in San Francisco, CA. A burgeoning performer from a young age, Agron began to take dance lessons at the age of three and continued studying ballet and jazz dance throughout her childhood. Involved in musical theater as a teen at Burlingame High School, Agron became interested in acting and aspired to pursue a professional career upon graduation. Relocating to Los Angeles at the age of 18, she enrolled in acting classes and appeared in a number of student films to gain experience. Agron made her professional acting debut in 2006, landing a small role in "After Midnight: Life Behind Bars," a forgettable made-for-TV movie... Continue Bio >>
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I'm heading to the Kaycee area for a Deer/Antelope combo hunt on private land in late October. Anyone familar with this unit, and what type of expectations one should have for deer? I took a 140 class muley in Colorado last year DIY, I would be real happy with a repeat or close to it.
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Bike to Work Week today kicked off its series of morning commuter stations offering free coffee and treats all week long in an effort to encourage residents to try cycling to work, meet fellow cyclists and learn about bike advocacy. The city was scheduled to announce an award for its Bike Program this morning at the Coffee Emporium bike commuter station on Central Parkway in Over-the-Rhine.
Find a schedule of Bike to Work Week morning and afternoon commuter stations here.
The Enquirer over the weekend checked in with another of its "in-depth" pieces, this one detailing the huge amounts of money energy companies will make once they're allowed to treat northeastern Ohio's land like they do Texas. The story accurately described the fracking process as "controversial," though it took the liberty of describing Carroll County as an "early winner" because 75 to 95 percent of its land is under lease to an oil or gas company. Here's a link to the weird slideshow-style presentation. And here's a sidebar on the issues surrounding fracking, which includes the following regarding the industry's oversight:
Fracking was exempted from the federal Safe Drinking Water Act under the Bush Administration, so it now falls under state jurisdiction. In Ohio, the Department of Natural Resources issues permits for all oil and gas wells, including fracking wells. The department also inspects the drilling of all wells in the state.
The New York Times came to Ohio to see how the good, working class folks feel about the president who has spent three-and-a-half years trying to help people like them during a recession he didn't start. Turns out many still won't vote for him because he's still black.
Madiera is a really nice suburb, and some residents plan to keep it that way by blocking developers from building luxury condos so "renters" can't move in and "alter the landscape of their charming suburb."
Ohio State University has released a plan to combat hate crimes in response to several incidents on its campus this spring. The "No Place to Hate" plan includes 24 recommendations including a public safety division "hate crime alert" line staffed by operators. The OSU campus reportedly had a mural of President Obama defaced and found spray-painted messages supporting the death of Trayvon Martin.
Good news from the AP's strangulation beat: "States cracking down on strangulation attempts."
Newsweek's May 21 cover shows Barack Obama with a rainbow-colored halo over his head and the headline, "The First Gay President."
National media are talking about HBO's Weight of the Nation, a four-part documentary detailing America's obesity epidemic. CityBeat's Jac Kern told y'all about it last week.
John Edwards' defense attorneys are reportedly basing a lot of their case on the definition of the word "The." That should go well.
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satellite has taken an awesome 121-megapixel photo of Earth.
Plans to put a culture tax in front of voters have been put on hold due to a potential conflict with a Cincinnati Zoo tax renewal levy that will be on the 2013 ballot. Backers of the culture tax — a 0.25 percentage-point sales tax increase that would raise $30 million annually — fear that overlapping the tax increase and levy could be confusing and potentially hurt the chances of either to be approved. The culture tax will likely be put on the 2014 ballot.
City Council this fall will consider a new form-based development code that will allow individual neighborhoods to create their own codes that supporters say will reinforce neighborhoods' existing urban fabric while aiding in development. Supporters include the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Cincinnati Inc. "For developers, there is more predictability and basically no battles. And once they know the parameters, (developers) can really turn their creativity loose," David Ginsburg, president and CEO of Downtown Cincinnati Inc., told The Enquirer.
The Enquirer on Sunday checked in on
the state's higher education situation, finding that many recent
college graduates and families of potential college students are
wondering if college is even worth it considering the high cost —
"total student loan debt is nearing $1 trillion, or more than
$20,000 for each graduate" — and lack of guaranteed return —
"government data this year show that fully half of graduates 25 or
younger are either unemployed or working in a job that doesn't use
the skills they learned in college." No word on whether Enquirer-endorsed Gov. John Kasich thinks his kids should skip college and go straight into the service industry.
A record number of participants ran in this year's Flying Pig Marathon over the weekend. The winners were Californian Sergio Reyes, who also won the men's race in 2009, and Rachel Bea, a Kenwood resident.
Joe Biden says he is "comfortable" with same-sex marriage, though he doesn't know the answer to the question of whether a second-term Obama administration would come out in favor of legalizing gay marriage.
Europe's election results have gone and spooked the markets, due to political uncertainty in Greece and the defeat of French President Nicolas Sarkozy by Socialist Francois Hollande.
Vladimir Putin is back in business in Russia, amid protests.
Al-Qaeda has released a video of an elderly American hostage who says he will be killed if President Obama doesn't agree to Al-Qaeda's demands, which include ending military strikes in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen.
An ad campaign linking global warming believers to terrorists only lasted a few hours before public outcry forced the Heartland Institute, a libertarian organization funded by a bunch of corporations who don't want to stop polluting the earth, to take them down. One billboard included Ted Kaczynski's mug shot with the words: "I still believe in Global Warming. Do you?"
Poll watch: "Romney polling well with independents as Obama campaign kicks off."
The supermoon was in full effect over the weekend, reportedly "wowing" viewers.
President Obama dropped $90 mil on a couple of local non-profit development companies. Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) and the Uptown Consortium were awarded $50 million and $40 million tax credits, respectively, by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as part of a program aimed at spurring retail and residential growth. 3CDC says it plans to create a rock climbing wall/juice bar/light-free techno dance hall in order to draw more YPs to the area. (Just kidding.)
P&G plans to cut 5,700 jobs next year (and we just had our resumes all cleaned up to prove we could write the best stories about how Tide makes clothing — and life — better for everyone…).
A 15-year-old Milford High School freshman named Eben Christian Franckewitz has advanced to next Thursday's live episode of American Idol. Franckewitz is reportedly the first area reside to become one of the 24 Idol semifinalists. Pick it up, area talented people!
The New York Police Department is defending its recent practice of spying on mosques using tactics it normally reserves for criminal organizations. The AP got a hold of documents that showed police "collecting the license plates of worshipers, monitoring them on surveillance cameras and cataloging sermons through a network of informants."
The new documents, prepared for Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, show how the NYPD's roster of paid informants monitored conversations and sermons inside mosques. The records offer the first glimpse of what those informants, known informally as "mosque crawlers," gleaned from inside the houses of worship.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says his police would never spy on Muslims.
Officials in Australia have opened another investigation into the 1980 death of a 9-week-old baby whose parents say was taken away by a dingo. The mother was convicted of murder and later cleared of the charge.
Seven Marines were killed in a training crash near the California-Arizona border Wednesday night, one of the deadliest training crashes ever. Officials say it will take weeks to determine why the two helicopters crashed in midair during a routine exercise.
JC Penny lost $87 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. CEO Ron Johnson says it's cool, though, because the company was getting a makeover and those are expensive.
On the other side of the fence dividing companies that lose money and companies that make mass of it, Apple is so flush its CEO says the company has too much cash. Tim Cook is reportedly "wondering what to do with the company's $97.6 billion."
More drivers than ever are about to be paying $5 per galling for gas, although if we vote Newt Gingrich for president he'll make it $2.50.
A new study says
that global warming could shrink the human race. Wait, what?!? It's
true: NEW GLOBAL WARMING THREAT: HUMAN RACE MAY SHRINK. Great ... just great.
Oh, and the UC basketball team beat No. 17 Louisville last night, a big step toward playing in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. Nice, one-handed jam, Dion!
You poison one little French farmer and all hell breaks loose. Giant chemical-maker Monsanto yesterday announced it plans to appeal a Monday ruling that one of its herbicides in 2004 poisoned French farmer Paul Francois, who says inhaling a Monsanto weedkiller led to "memory loss, headaches and stammering"(coincidentally, these are the same symptoms of the accidental hangover™).
In addition to the French farmer being pissed enough at the company for giving him a hangover when he was trying to work his farmland, there are about a million other people officially declaring themselves as against Monsanto via "Millions Against Monsanto," an organic consumers association that campaigns for "health, justice, sustainability, peace and democracy." If you accept the possibility of Monsanto obstructing even a majority of these five concepts, it's easy to believe the company has enemies from a lot of different backgrounds.
That's why Monday's ruling by a French court finding Monsanto legally responsible for poisoning Francois and ordering it to compensate him has enlivened a bunch of angry activists.
Millions Against
Monsanto offers a wealth of content documenting the agricultural
biotechnology corporation's government ties, tendencies to take
small dairies to court, refusal to compensate veterans for Agent
Orange and getting their nasty chemicals in normal people's water
supplies. (Wikipedia is hilariously filled with references to things like dumping toxic waste in the UK, Indonesian bribing convictions and fines for false advertising.) Even 'ol boy Obama has gotten caught up in the mix with
charts like this one circulating on Facebook:
The latest news out of Millions Against Monsanto is the moving forward of a California ballot initiative to require mandatory GMO labeling that polls show has 80 percent support. According to the site:
"A win for the California Initiative would be a huge blow to biotech and a huge victory for food activists. Monsanto and their minions have billions invested in GMOs and they are willing to spend millions to defeat this initiative. California is the 8th largest economy in the world. Labeling laws in CA will affect packaging and ingredient decisions nation-wide. The bill has been carefully written to ensure that it will not increase costs to consumers or producers."
Back in France, our
friendly farmer will have to wait a while for whatever compensation
poisoning amounts to, as Monsanto says it will appeal the ruling.
According to The Washington Post: Monsanto spokesman Tom Helscher
says the company does not think there is "sufficient data" to
demonstrate a link between the use of Lasso herbicide and the
symptoms Francois reported.
"We do not agree any injury was accidentally caused nor did the company intentionally permit injury," Helscher said. "Lasso herbicide was ... successfully used by farmers on millions of hectares around the world."
Newt Gingrich made the rounds of some Sunday morning TV political talk shows and made it clear he wouldn't drop out of the contest for the Republican presidential nomination even if he lost Tuesday's primary in Florida.
Gingrich says he will remain in the race until the GOP's convention, which begins Aug. 27 in Tampa, Fla. Meanwhile, he urged Rick Santorum to drop out, so conservatives can consolidate around one candidate to beat moderate Mitt Romney.
If you're one of those people who enjoys relaxing in a public park, maybe eating a sandwich and enjoying the lush greenspace Cincinnati has grown proud of, that's all well and good. (Bring a blanket and some apples; enjoy yourself.) That is, until you get a little sleepy and want to lie down on the ground or a bench — that's illegal now.
The Cincinnati Park Board yesterday approved a no-lying down rule across all of its 5,000 acres of park land, likely in response to ongoing Occupy Cincinnati lawsuits over the legality of closing the park at night. People who lie down in parks are now subject to $150 fines for the misdemeanor offense.
Occupy D.C. protesters built some type of structure in a park Saturday night, and police on Sunday notified them that they didn't have a permit and took it down, arresting dozens in the process. It was a pretty nice structure, though.
Some Ohio anti-abortion groups apparently didn't learn their lesson from Gov. John Kasich's SB 5 failure, as at least one has broken away from Ohio Right to Life for refusing to endorse HB 125, the "heartbeat bill." Ohio Right to Life believes HB 125 won't withstand a challenge under Roe v. Wade, but Warren County Right to Life wants to spend a lot of time and resources pursuing it anyway. Ohio Right to Life says a successful legal challenge could strengthen the women's choice side, but other groups are expected to join Warren County Right to Life anyway.
"It would be the height of irresponsibly to commit funds they knew were not there," Rhodes said. "I've long criticized various governments for living in dream world.
"This takes it to a whole new level," Rhodes said.


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The two major events over the last couple of months have been the credit crunch and the US presidential election. We take a mathematical view of both of these, muse over the surprising effectiveness of maths when it comes to describing the world we live in, and scrutinise some mathematical philosophy. Plus the usual mix of news, reviews and podcasts.
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Heavenly threesome
Tonight sees a rare astronomical event: the Moon, Venus and Jupiter can all be seen close to each other in the same region of the night sky. In fact, Venus just passed behind the Moon! Over the next few nights, clouds permitting, you'll be able to see them slowly moving apart — get out your telescopes and look out for bright objects near the Moon!
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December 1, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008
The science of complexity
What do the human brain, the Internet and climate change have in common? They're all hugely complex, and while they're very different, the tools used to grapple with this complexity are likely to be similar. We visited the Cambridge complex systems consortium, dedicated to building an over-arching science of complexity, and talked to neuroscientist Ed Bullmore, mathematician Frank Kelly and climate scientist Hans Graf about their take on complexity. Listen to the podcast of the interviews.
This podcast accompanies the article Catching terrorists with maths.
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December 1, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008
The recent news of the great Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar surpassing West Indian Brian Lara's record number of test runs has given maths-loving cricket geeks another opportunity to pull out their calculators and Excel spreadsheets. Marc West is openly one of these nuts and did just that.
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November 25, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
It may come as a surprise that your average proof in an academic journal is riddled with holes. Authors gloss over details, appeal to pictures, even intuition, and take hidden leaps of logical faith that, philosophically speaking, aren't entirely justified. These days mathematics contains proofs so long and complex that few people are able to check and understand them in full, yet once a result has made it through the peer review process and into a journal, its truth is taken as read.
All this is a far cry from the mathematical dream which started with Euclid over 2000 years ago: that every mathematical statement should be derived from the very axioms of mathematics in a sequence of verifiable logical steps. Proofs which do this are known as formal proofs, and they are the focus of a special issue of the Notices of the American Mathematics Society, which is now freely available online.
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text: What degree bag can you get by with for a New Mexico Mid september Hunt. Also I know you can get by without a tent but what is the bug/mosquito situation like in new mexico in september. Just trying to get some opinions from some guys that have done some backcountry camping in new mexico during september.


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Ridley Dean RS $0.00
The Ridley Dean RS and its predecessor, the Dean, are remarkably similar bikes. However, there are more differences than the use of a regular seat post on the Dean RS. The entire frameset has been built around the idea of making a better triathlon/TT bike.
Ridley makes no secret about the Dean. It's a time trial rig designed for ProTour racers. This may seem like a good thing for you, as they spared no expense in terms of making the bike ultra fast. If there was a change they could make to reduce drag, they made it. It's not just the split fork blades, the split seat stays, the aero edge paint, the reversed front brake, the slicing head tube, the tucked-under rear wheel, aero seat mast, but the position. The Dean may only be comfortably rideable if you've tuned your aero position with the help of a pro and have years and thousands and thousands of miles in the saddle. Not only would you need to be fit, but extremely flexible.
All the aero advances of the Dean are great on their own, but if you can't get low enough, you won't be fast because your back will be in such heart-breaking agony that you'll have no desire to pedal hard. This is where the Dean RS comes in; all those aero advances tweaked to work in a frame built for everyone else.
Not only does the Dean RS have a regular seat post instead of an integrated seat mast, which makes it great for travel, but everywhere you look, the frameset has been tweaked to make it a better rig for most cyclists. Notice the head tube. It's taller than the head tube on the same-sized Dean. Likewise, the top tube is shorter. Admitting to a higher position might not seem Pro, but then again, few of us are professional cyclists. Continuing the changes; the rear wheel isn't faired as closely behind the seat tube as on the Dean, but the tight fit on the Dean is possible because it has rear-facing horizontal dropouts, which can be a little finicky to work with. On the other hand, the Dean RS has traditional vertical dropouts for convenient and quick maintenance.
The two Deans also share the same 4ZA R-Flow full-carbon monocoque fork. The jet foils, aka the split in the legs, reduces drag by 6.4% as it draws turbulent air away from the spokes, which, no matter how aero, will add turbulence when mixed with wind. The Dean RS also shares the R-Surface paint treatment which smoothes out the air flow around the head and seat tubes. This reduces drag by another 3.6%. And like the Dean, it has a rearward facing front brake, which is included with the bike.
The included aero seat post has three clamp positions. If you go with the rear position, the seat angle is 77-degrees, middle, it's 78-degrees, forward is 79-degrees.
The Dean RS frame itself is shaped differently than the Dean because it uses 30- and 24-ton high-modulus carbon-fiber, rather than the 50-, 40-, and 30-ton found in the Dean. Since the material isn't quite as light, they made the tubes smaller to minimize any weight gain. They also kept the aspect ratios the same to keep the frame as aerodynamically slippery as possible. One benefit from the changed shape is that the Dean RS frame is actually lighter than the Dean, with a claimed weight of 1250g for a medium.
The Ridley Dean RS is Red/white/black and comes in five sizes from X-Small to X-Large. It uses a braze-on style front derailleur, and the max chain ring size is 55 teeth. The dropouts are carbon-fiber, and the rear derailleur hanger is replaceable.
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98% awesome
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Everything posted below is spot on as far as quality - with exception to the janky seatpost bolt. My remedy for this was to replace it with one that uses an Allan wrench. You still need a split saddle to be able to adjust it properly, or if you stick with the original bolt, a crescent wrench.
Otherwise stiff and corners like a dream. With it's relaxed TT geometry I am thinking of converting this to a road frame.
Seat Post Clamp Details?
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
How does the multi-position seat clamp work? I cannot see details in the stock photo. Trying to understand how the positioning works...are there 3 physically distinct clamps?
There is one bolt that attaches the saddle. That bolt secures the saddle clamp to the seat post. There are three holes in the top of the seat post that accept the saddle clamp bolt.
Seat post clamp is the one major fail on this bike, which is otherwise completely rad. If you have a split saddle then you can adjust the BOLT from the top. I replaced mine with one from the hardware store that uses an Allan key instead.
Frame Year?
What year is this frame?
Hey Rob,
This frame is a 2012.
Great Frame! Unreal Price
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Was looking to get back into triathlon after a 5 year hiatus and bought this frame set to go with my Sram Force 1groupo. Was concerned about the size since I am 6ft tall with long legs and short torso. After using their fit chart the medium seemed to be sized right and Ridley's run a little big. I did have to use 35mm of spacers but my back is not what it used to be! The ride is solid and I like the 3 position seat post. It really allows you to get that perfect fit. Paint and finish were very nice also. I replaced the rear tektro brake with my Cain Creek titanium single pivot to save some weight. The front tektro brake works well and I like how its tucked behind the fork. I weigh 198 and this frame is very solid and responsive. May be too stiff for some but for a bigger rider its a plus. Cable routing is very clean and I like how the top tube encloses the rear brake cable. For the money I am not sure you can beat this whether you are a top racer or beginner triathlete. The geometry on this frame would also make a good road bike as the head tube angle is pretty tame.
Just a heads up, I believe the cane creek and the stock rear brake weigh close to the same, if not the stock rear brake may be lighter at 120 grams (though the cane creek ti certainly looks slimmer). I'd use the stock rear brake because although they are both single pivot, the stock brake uses a cam which gives it quite a bit more power. You may not need that much grab from your rear brake, but if the weight is a wash, it can't hurt.
3t aero bars go nicely
I also snagged these bars (on sale at the time). Colors go well with the frame.
rear end
built up rear half
simple seat cluster
interesting aero post and collar. Simple and works well
rear brake cable routing
rear brake is routed internally, full casing the whole length.
shifters and brakes
clean, clean, clean. My wife rode it for the first time today and absolutely loved it.
Looking Down
Looking down on the shifters and fork/front wheel, you get a feel for how narrow the front end is.
Sexy Fork
The front of the fork is very cool.
Great frame, great deal
So I built this Ridley Dean RS for my triathlete wife. I also do a lot of photography so I snapped it before it hit the road. This is her first TT bike so it's not setup totally aggressively yet.
what spacers did you use on the steerer, 3.5 bottom 0.5 top?
I got the frame, but i cant find any info...
I got the frame, but i cant find any info on the maximum spacer height on the steerer.
Do you have that information?
is the frame compatible with SRAM Apex...
is the frame compatible with SRAM Apex Brakes?
all indication is that they should work.
Will the Magura RT8 TT brakes work on this...
Will the Magura RT8 TT brakes work on this frame?
The rear RT8 brake would mount without issue, the problem would be the clearance on the front brake on the backside of the fork. That clearance issue the the reason Ridley stock calipers withe the RS frame.
What is the steerer tube diameter?
What is the steerer tube diameter?
The Dean RS has a 1 1/8" straight steerer tube.
Some greats things, some not so good.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
So I've built the bike and ridden it a little.
For the most part, the internal routing is easy to run, and the build was easy. The rear brake cable housing goes all the way through the top tube which is actually kind of dumb as the rear brake is a single pivot, meaning that length of the housing is important but because of the routing you can't control it that well.
The included brakes work well. the front is fairly proprietary, the rear is a single pivot that works very well but is dependent upon good installation. The front brake when installed is very obtrusive on the back of the otherwise very awesome looking svelte fork.
The frame and fork are a bit beefier than the bikes you see from trek and cervelo, with tubes around 34ish millimeters wide. The headtube on this bike looks pretty aero. The finishing on the bike is nice but not perfect. The Seatpost has a great textured area to prevent slipping. Weight of the frame was 1390, fork around 550, seatpost was 230.
My size small only had bottle mounts on the downtube, would have preferred seattube if there is only going to be one set of mounts.
The seat angle is fairly steep and the included seatpost offers some adjustment but not a ton, something like 2-3cm plus rail length.
The riding I've done on it has been good. Like most modern bikes, its stout and feels solid. The geometry on the front end is a little more "road bike like" than some other manufacturers with the 73 degree headtube angle but it's got enough wheelbase to keep things stable. Ridley advertises it as a "relaxed" bike but if you compare the stack and reach its really a middle of the road. I've got 13cm of drop, saddle to pads.
This is a good bike, especially for the price. The frame, fork and post are really nice but the brakes and cable routing make it look a little sloppy but are still functional.
Excellent value!
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
To get this frame at this price is the deal of the century. I just received it and built it up with components I had (my garage looks a bit like a used bike shop - sound familiar?). But the frame is full carbon with internal cabling, carbon fork, absolutely beautiful graphics and paint quality. If you're at all interested in a triathlon / TT bike, just get it. And btw, yes it's from a couple years ago but the newer years' designs are not as nice, in my view.
Is this frame Di2 compatible?
Is this frame Di2 compatible?
DI2 will work, but it needs to e run Externally. Definitely not as clean
What comes with the frame is the headset...
What comes with the frame
is the headset include, and what about the brakes are includes too?
Fork, Brakes, headset, seapost, seatclamp are all included.


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Still don't like it… All of the original renderings of the renovations showed the blue back with white "KC" on it like the original. This just doesn't catch your attention like the old one did.
I don't either. It's not terrible, but it's not good. I understand that the back has to have the angled, vented corners to cool the screen, but I have no Idea why it cannot be blue. Being blue instead of white would greatly reduce the appearance of all of the ugly seams on the flat part and the vents on the side.
However, I don't think they can make it blue. That probably would have had to be done before they assembled it. Somebody goofed.
I'm sure the background has to be of a light color to help keep the high tech elements inside cool. Our old scoreboard was relatively low tech so a blue background was OK. However a dark, or even medium, blue would retain heat from the Sun, so is likely NOT an option for the back or our new high Tech video board. The light silver with a Blue KC is just fine. No it's not the same, but it's still good and likely the best option possible. I'm think David and Dan Glass did the best they could to restore the old look on a much more modern piece of equipment. Congratulations guys, it looks great!
Over on the Royals Facebook page, they are blaming it on these "vents" that cannot be painted, not the color being "too dark". They didn't directly say it, but it sounds like they are alluding to a possible "goof" on SOMEONES part when the thing was designed… Like, the panels should have been BLUE from the word go.
I still say the vents could be painted… It may not look all that perfect, but still. It could happen….
The white should pop against the blue seats when you're cruising down I-70. Let's not let low angles against an overcast backdrop…wait, I think my comment should be: Why is the internet only used to complain about everything on planet earth? The back of a scoreboard!? It's the BACK of a SCOREBOARD. Come on.


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VATICAN CITY (WUSA9)--The Sistine Chapel is ready for the 115 cardinals who will select the next Pope. The stoves that will burn their ballots producing black or white smoke are in place.
Security has been stepped up throughout St. Peter's Square, including the short bus route that will take the "Princes of the Church: from their private residences to the chapel where they could cast a ballot as early as Tuesday evening.
At age 82, Washington's former Archbishop, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, is too old to vote but he supported Pope Benedict in 2005
There is still big talk about a possible American pope emerging from this conclave. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York gets the biggest mention. But it is just talk.
Canadian Cardinal Thomas Collins was asked about reports of disagreements among the Cardinals.
"Divisions within? Surely you jest," said Collins. "There are 115 different people."
The robe, hat and shoes in different sizes are ready for the new Pope.
Outside St. Peter's, the balcony is draped with heavy red velvet curtains for the new Pontiff to greet his flock of many thousands who will gather below in the square.
Father Tom Rosica, Vatican Press Secretary, said in a Monday news conference, "It is unlikely that there would be white smoke on the first ballot."
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