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Trial drive presentation of Travego Edition 1: the world's first series production bus which meets the Euro VI emissions standard
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Test track in Rheingau – on the road with the Mercedes-Benz Travego Edition 1: Euro VI engine with a lot of drive, a transmission with flair and an overview of operations
Identifiable by newly positioned ventilation grille
Clearly arranged instruments, no gearshift lever
Practical crawl function for manoeuvring
Engine with strong start, fast and easy-to-operate transmission
Well-adjusted chassis, engine with a lot of drive
Steer, brake, accelerate – the Travego Edition 1 does everything else
A strong and economical Euro VI engine, a fast and easy-to-operate transmission, perfect instruments and operation – one just has to try out the Mercedes-Benz Travego Edition 1.
Identifiable by newly positioned ventilation grilles
Innovations can be detected just by taking a stroll round the Travego Edition 1 before driving off. Keen observers will discover the LED daytime running lamps in the headlamp housings as well as the engine flaps in front of the front axle – up to now the fuel and AdBlue tanks were positioned over the rear axles of the three-axle vehicle.
The new ventilation grille positioned on the right behind the second rear axle catches the eye more easily, as do the two vents on the newly-designed engine flap. On the other hand there is only a small vent to be seen at the rear on the left. That makes it quite clear – the radiator has changed over to the right-hand side, the three-axle high-deck coach Travego Edition 1 has been designed for emissions level Euro VI.
Clearly arranged instruments, no gearshift lever
When getting into this high-deck coach you have your first surprise: its brand new instrument panel. It has retained its basic curved shape, but the control instruments are new. It doesn't matter who is sitting behind the steering wheel – everything is in just the right place with nothing to obstruct the view of the clearly-designed round instruments. The sets of buttons to the left and right of the steering wheel are neatly arranged and divided into clear groups of four.
The joystick-type gearshift lever which used to be typical for the Travego has disappeared and in its place there is a steering column lever on the right. How to operate the controls is clear at first glance and self-explanatory. As with automatic transmission the letters D – N – R stand for basic transmission functions, the position M for manual operation – if by chance the new fully-automatic Mercedes GO 250-8 transmission should need any intervention at all. As usual, the retarder brake is operated by pulling the five-stage lever down.
Start the engine by pressing a button
Starting the engine is unfamiliar: insert the electronic ignition key into the opening on the left of the steering wheel and then simply press the starter button to start the ignition. The dial needles on the speedometer and rpm counter swing rapidly to the end position and back again – and the Travego wakes up. Pressing the button once more starts the engine. It holds back modestly both now as well as during the journey. Six cylinder inline engines specially designed with Common Rail injection are well known for their smooth running characteristics.
The multifunctional buttons on the new steering wheel arouse one's curiosity. It pays to try them out and click through the stages. It is easy to understand how the numerous functions in the trip information computer are arranged as well as the other information in the so-called stack and maps.
Practical crawl function for manoeuvring
One last glance to check the mirror for a final readjustment before manoeuvring round the hotel car park at the edge of the small town of Eltville in Rheingau, and then the crawl function supports the forwards and reverse modes just like with automatic transmission. There is no need to use the accelerator, just relax – only the brake pedal is used to control the speed.
It is only when you leave the town on the narrow road that it is clear just what this new engine is capable of: superior acceleration due to 350 kW (476 hp) output and 2 300 Nm torque developed with 12.8 litres.
Engine with strong start, fast and easy-to-operate transmission
The powerful engine does not need any high rpm's even for high acceleration. Even when driven at full throttle, the automatic transmission changes up to the next gear at about 1 400 rpm, surprisingly quickly and almost without losing any tractive power and virtually unnoticeably. Depending on the situation, the following speed even lies just under 1 000 rpm, but that does not disturb the engine's tractive power.
Now, after turning left twice, drive quickly into the traffic flow onto the B 42 in the direction of Wiesbaden. The situation is a bit dicey as the accelerating lane is in the centre of the road. But the fully automatic drivetrain and the strong engine can be relied on so that all your concentration can focus on the traffic. After accelerating briefly, the Travego Edition 1 runs along in the stream of traffic with no effort whatsoever.
Joining dual carriageways
Soon the road turns into a dual carriageway, now it is time to use the Autonomous Intelligent Cruise Control of the top Travego model. After accelerating and overtaking following delays in the traffic, the high-deck coach gets up to its travelling speed in no time at all. At 80 km/h the Travego rolls along with its standard axle gear ratio of i=3,909 easily with 1 000 rpm in eighth gear. At 100 km/h it has about 1 300 rpm.
On reaching the wine town of Walluf, the coach changes from the B 42 to the B 230 towards Bad Schwalbach. When changing lanes on the slip road and onto the changeover, braking with the retarder is all that is needed, it lowers the speed quickly and the lever slips in precisely. Immediately afterwards, the new drivetrain is able to show what it is capable of as the road now leads up into the Taunus hills.
The Travego Edition 1 drives easily through the village of Martinsthal at 50 km/h in sixth gear. The transmission uses the engine's tractive power cleverly. On the way out of the village, the Travego Edition 1 accelerates quickly and almost unnoticeably for a short time into fifth gear. After a short time it rolls up a slight hill at 80 km/h in eighth gear with 1 000 rpm.
The strong engine does not need high engine speeds
The road-builders provided a second lane on the steep uphill stretch where there is a turnoff to Schlangenbad. Here, if overtaking, you would expect to use the kickdown by treading hard on the pedal past the clearly noticeable resistance point. Yet you can save yourself the trouble: under normal conditions the strong engine does not need high revs.
The highway turns out to be an ideal route for a coach outing: it winds out of the pretty Rhine valley into the hills. The road is part of the German "Bäderstraße" (chain of bathing resorts), a popular tourist attraction. The B 230 takes us past delightful spots such as the Mill Museum or the Taunus Wunderland Pleasure Park.
Well-balanced suspension, engine with bite
On this section with its many bends, the fine adjustment of the undercarriage shows its worth: the Travego Edition 1 reacts with precision to every turn of the steering wheel and obeys every movement promptly and exactly, so that the big coach handles easily. The new rear engine providing high performance between 1 000 and 1 500 rpm is dynamic and powerful. The reaction speed of the new gear-box is particularly obvious on gradients: not even the most skilled of drivers could do faster manual gear changes.
After Wambach the road becomes hilly. At the second set of traffic lights we turn right towards Bad Schwalbach. After Bad Schwalbach the newly tarred, good-quality road winds like a mountain pass. To adjust the driving speed, all the driver needs is the powerful retarder with its particularly high standard of performance and responsiveness.
Steer, brake, accelerate – the Travego Edition 1 will handle everything else
In Bad Schwalbach the road feeds into the B 275 highway. This leads us out of the village again on the other side via a steep, roughly ten percent gradient. The road is narrow and busy, and oncoming traffic requires good vision and at times slows the bus down.
What a good thing that the technology takes over, dealing with hill starts and changing to the right gear smartly despite slalom manoeuvres and varying speeds. With a manual gear change, many a top driver would be at the limit of his or her capabilities. At 40 km/h in fourth gear and 1 400 rpm, the Travego Edition 1 effortlessly leaves the village.
Up on the plateau this road now joins the B 260. At the traffic lights we turn left and downhill again, heading for Eltville.
The uphill drive we accomplished on the way out has now, on the return, become an easy downhill run. On the approach to Wambach, heavy goods vehicles have to keep to a 30 km/h speed limit due to the long downward slope. The Travego Edition 1 can roll freely, and with the aid of the retarder can confidently roll downhill in seventh gear. Entering Wambach, the speed restriction is 40 km/h and radar speed cameras are in operation.
As we leave the village, at a narrow spot plus a bend, the uphill-bound traffic forces the Travego to a halt. Here again the driver is the boss and the automatic transmission does the tedious work.
Tight spot mastered perfectly
Midpoint Wildsauplatz in Martinsthal: at this busy narrow spot next to the B 260 highway, skilful driving is called for, with parked cars and drivers impatient to get through. The other drivers pay little consideration to the Travego Edition 1. But no problem: the Mercedes-Benz top model and the driver have long become a well-practised, perfectly coordinated team.
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Chrome bumpers made a quick exit from the automotive scene in the late '80s. In their place are elaborate, but flimsy, plastic covers hiding stamped-steel impact beams with a wide swath of Styrofoam sandwiched in between. Why? Cost, weight reduction, and ease of repair are the likely culprits. Plastic bumper covers are cheaper and easier to manufacture and replace in the event of an accident.
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Sat down and had a nice talk with my engine guy last night. We decided that because we going to be boosting this motor after all, it is really unnecessary to spend almost $2000 on just pistons and rods alone going with custom 1-off CP pistons and Carrillo rods. Maybe on a future NA application/build, but like most garage builders, we need to get the most bang-for-the-buck that we can. So we decided that the forged Omega 8:1 performance pistons and billet rods from Hitchcock's will work just fine for this build. The pistons and rods are still a very robust design, but nearly half the cost of going with custom CP pistons and Carrillo rods. When all said and done, I will essentially have a 750 MK1 Interceptor with all the bells and whistles, plus the turbo charger, with a 90mm stroke as opposed to a 93mm stroke on an actual Interceptor. I also think I may have place that I might be able to Dyno tune the bike (a friend of a friend type deal).Tom - Are we looking at the first of the year before the heads will see the flow bench? No worries, just curious. Scottie
Impressive stuff Scottie !! This is going to be a kick ass bike - All the best !!Why a turbo and not a Supercharger setup ?
Therefor, for a smaller displacement motor, a turbo can build more HP faster. There is no "drag" on the motor with a turbo, and once a turbo spools, your HP is only limited to your tuning capabilities over the motor. This includes a combination of timing, (which is typically more retarded than a N/A motor), fuel mapping, boost controller and blow off valve. Also, another advantage to running a turbo over a blower is that with a turbo, because everything is tunable, I will be able to tune for more HP at lower RPMs and not put such a load/strain on the motor. I personally don't know much about tuning for a turbo, that's where my engine guy/friend comes into play. He's a Turbo Guru and is just as excited to build this bike as I am. What I can tell you is that we are shooting for 110HP at the rear wheel and this bike will be Dyno tuned and then broken in at the Drag Strip.Scottie
So its actually better to have a turbo setup for a low ( stock ) output engine to prevent the power losses to run the blower. I was thinking a supercharger may be better as the exhaust pulses may be intermittent and will result in the turbo taking longer to spool on a long stroke bike like the enfield. However, I am guessing this will not be of issue with a twin cyl Enfield cause of higher exhaust flow ( ??) . Also, is it true that for forced induction engines the porting ( less or minimal porting needed due to higher intake pressure) is done differently that the normal free to air type porting ( ACE ??) D
A twin will run a turbo. A single doesn't really do it well. A four would be better.Regarding the porting, actually for a turbo, the porting is done the same as normally aspirated for the intake. The exhaust might get a little more size than normal. The camming is very different with any type of forced induction. Porting for a supercharged drag racer would be larger in all ways. Supercharging moderately for the street could be ported the same as normally aspirated. Very application dependent things.
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Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
What you know about that? (x3)
Ay, don't you know I got key by the three
When I chirp shawty chirp back
Louie knapsack where I'm holding all the work at
What you know about that?(x3)
Hey I know all about that
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Know you don't like me cause
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In front of every club
I be on dro I'm buzzed
Gave every ho a hug
Niggas don't show me mugs
Cause you don't know me cuz
[Verse 2]
Candy on the six four
Leather guts and fish bowl
Fifty on my pinky ring just to make my fist glow
Your bitches get low
Because I get dough
So what I'm rich ho
I'll still pull a kick do'
What you talking shit for
You gotta run and get four
Got you yelling and I thought you pull out a gun hit four
But you's a scary dude
Believed by very few
Just keep it very cool
Or we will bury you
See all that attitude's, unnecessary dude
You never carry tools not even square, he cube
You got these people fooled, who see me on the tube
Whatever try the crew, they'll see you on the news
[Verse 3]
Fresh off the jet to the block
Burning rubber with the top popped
My partners busting shots, I'll tell them "stop, it make the block hot"
Yo label got got
Cuz you are not hot
I got the top spot
And it will not stop
A video or not that will bust it 'til the Glock stop
Drag you out that Bentley Coupe and take it to the chop shop
Although we not y'all
If it may pop off
I'll answer the question "Will I get your block knocked off?"
This what it is bro
Look I will kill bro
I'm in your hood if you a gangsta what you hid for
Somebody better get bro before he get sent for
You say you wanna squash it what you still talking shit for
Hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Rap Tracks in 2006, T.I.'s "What You Know" is a classic little ditty of the "I'm cooler than you in every possible way" variety
Judging by his impressive arrest record the self-proclaimed "King of the South" (take that Lil Flip!) may truly know "all about that"


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|START Conference Manager
ASIST 2012 Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD, October 26-30, 2012
ODI and Information Literacy: Personal Information Management in a World of Information Overload
Kristine Stewart, Josipa Basic and Sanda Erdelez
Monday, 6:30pm
Emerging technologies have changed the way that we, as a society, interact with information as well as the extent to which we use technology to communicate. Information literacy in the 21st century needs to address information users as both passive and active receivers of information so that they are able to seek needed information as well as accept, gather, store, and retrieve information from a variety of sources. This includes the ability of a user to store and organize information in anticipation of a future need (Bruce, 1998).
Personal information management (PIM) is a term describing the responsibility of an individual in the collection, storage, organization, and retrieval of personal items in digital form (e.g. Files, website addresses; Boardman & Sasse, 2004) and is frequently cased in terms of an individual's ability to manage information in fulfillment of their various life roles such as parent, employee, student, etc. (Fourie, 2011). Information encountered by students requires they have practical skills that will assist them in managing unexpected information so that they may use it at a later time.
The poster presents findings of a case study involving undergraduate students enrolled in an information literacy course that were surveyed regarding their experiences managing information found online. While information literacy courses teach students to identify, seek, analyze, and use needed information, it does not prepare them to manage and store information encountered while online.
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COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SCIENCESHistory and Objectives
Admission and Retention Requirements
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General Degree Requirements For The Bachelor of Arts in Communication
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The former School of Communication became the College of Communication on September 9, 1988, by action of the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama in recognition of the school's expanded role and scope. The College is the only communication unit in the state offering the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
The School of Communication had been created on July 1, 1973, by combining the existing Department of Journalism and Department of Broadcast and Film Communication with University of Alabama Television Services in a single administrative unit. During its first year, the School of Communication created an additional department, the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, from course sequences that had been part of the program in journalism. University Radio Services was established in 1980, as was the Communication Research and Service Center (now the Institute for Communication Research). On May 16, 1981, the Department of Speech Communication (now Communication Studies) moved from the College of Arts and Sciences to the School of Communication. On July 1, 1997, the College of Communication and the School of Library and Information Studies merged to form the College of Communication and Information Sciences. The School of Library and Information Studies began to offer its first undergraduate courses in information sciences in 1999 and a minor in fall 2000.
The purposes of the College of Communication and Information Sciences are as follows:
- To offer courses leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees in those specialized areas necessary to prepare students to pursue careers in communication- and information-related areas
- To provide students with a broad education that will enable them to become productive and creative citizens in society and leaders in their professions, their communities, and the nation
- To encourage students to pursue further formal study and self-education in communication- and information-related areas
- To engage actively in research and service
Advertising and Public Relations
Advertising and public relations are the disciplines that organizations use to communicate with their constituencies: customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, public-interest groups, voters, and the general public. The mission of the Department of Advertising and Public Relations is to serve as a leader in the generation and dissemination of innovative concepts and methods to solve advertising and public relations problems, and to provide innovative, high-quality instruction for students.
The curriculum provides an analytical and conceptual approach to understanding and practicing advertising and public relations. Students also gain an appreciation of the role of these disciplines in society. This is not a narrow tool or method orientation. Rather, courses blend theoretical and conceptual thinking with instruction in the latest business practices. The faculty seeks to educate highly competent, focused students who will be recognized for their leadership qualities—their abilities to discern issues relating to both the practice of their profession and its role in society, to develop and execute successful communication programs, and to lead others effectively.
Since its founding in 1932, the Department of Communication Studies (formerly Speech Communication) at The University of Alabama has offered liberal-arts-oriented courses focused on the most fundamental and pervasive of human activities. Whether developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, providing leadership for groups and organizations, or fulfilling the responsibilities of public citizenship and service, communication competence is central to a rewarding personal, civic, and professional life. The mission of the department is to prepare students to be competent communicators in whatever careers they choose by fostering their abilities to think critically, to express and to advocate ideas effectively, and to understand and appreciate the diversity of human communication practices.
The department traces its disciplinary origins to the rhetorical traditions of ancient Greece and Rome. In 20th-century programs in the United States, this academic discipline developed into an interdisciplinary field of study, encompassing both humanistic and social scientific approaches to human communication issues and practices in a broad range of public, interpersonal, and cultural contexts. Departmental courses emphasize the connections between thought, action, and public participation, studying theory and practice in the areas of rhetoric, persuasion, political communication, relational communication, organizational communication, leadership, and culture.
Communication studies majors may choose to focus in one of four areas of study: rhetoric and prelaw, political communication, communication and culture, or organizational and interpersonal communication. With a degree in communication studies, graduates pursue an array of professions, such as the ministry, teaching, lobbying, human resources, sales, social work, special events planning, or speech writing, or advance to graduate study in such fields as communication, education, management, or law,
School of Library and Information Studies
The history of the School of Library and Information Studies began in 1929 when the University instituted an academic program in school librarianship within the College of Education. An Alabama Senate joint resolution in 1969 authorized The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama to establish the Graduate School of Library Service. Since that time, the School has pursued a mission to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to meet the information needs of a diverse population. It has also grown substantially. The School has offered the master of fine arts (MFA) degree in book arts since 1985 and the PhD since 1988. In 1989, the School was renamed the School of Library and Information Studies, reflecting increasing academic and professional emphasis on emerging information technologies. In 1997, the School of Library and Information Studies merged with the College of Communication to form the College of Communication and Information Sciences. The School offered undergraduate courses beginning in 1999.
Instruction in journalism at The University of Alabama began in 1925 with one course taught in the Department of English. A Department of Journalism was formed the next year, and 10 courses (taught by two faculty members) were listed in the University catalog. In 1930–31, journalism was first offered as a major, in combination with English or one of the social sciences; 24 hours of journalism were required. Courses in advertising and public relations were added to the curriculum in 1947. Graduate instruction leading to the master of arts degree began in 1950.
Information is at the heart of the program in journalism. The functioning of an open society requires an informed public. As a field of study, journalism emphasizes the gathering, assessment, and subsequent communication of information to both general and specific audiences. The student who studies journalism will be knowledgeable about the principles, structures, and techniques of modern news and information industries necessary to achieve the goal of an informed public. The knowledge students gain in the areas of writing, editing, photojournalism, law, ethics, and management has an impact on reporting, which itself influences what people think about themselves, their neighborhoods, and world affairs.
This age has been called an information age, but the volume of information is often overwhelming and its quality limited. It is the journalist—writing for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the World Wide Web, and other media—who handles information so that the public has access to news that is accurately written. The mix of communication skills and liberal arts courses taken by journalism majors is excellent preparation for careers in other professions and for effective citizenship in the community.
In September 1940, the University established a Department of Radio Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences and a Division of Radio Services in the Extension Division, appointing a director to supervise both units. In 1946, the two units were separated, and the department became an exclusively academic area, charged with educating students in broadcasting. A graduate program leading to the master of arts degree was established in 1950, at which time the department's name was changed to the Department of Radio and Television Arts.
In 1966, the department's educational role was broadened to include film studies, and its name was changed to the Department of Broadcast and Film Communication. The current name was adopted in 1989, reflecting the advent of satellites, cable systems, fiber optics, and other electronic technologies. In addition to its other programs, the department participates in the College's doctoral program in mass communication.
Electronic and cinematic mass media reflect, influence, and interact with all levels of contemporary society. Because of this, the Department of Telecommunication and Film provides an undergraduate degree program that develops discriminating consumers of the media in addition to potential professionals whose technical skill, managerial competence, reasoning ability, and ethical judgment enable them to offer media leadership. The media are considered as cultural, aesthetic, and social phenomena as well as sources of career opportunities. Telecommunication and film courses thus reflect a liberal arts and sciences orientation, with a professional focus.


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I Am Sam
|Release Date: December 28, 2001
|Running Time: 132 mins.
|MPAA Rating: PG 13
|Box Office: $40,270,895.00
|Genre: Drama
Sean Penn
Michelle Pfeiffer
Dakota Fanning
Dianne Wiest
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Summary:Sam Dawson is a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy with the help of an extraordinary group of friends. As Lucy turns seven and begins to intellectually surpass her father, their close bond is threatened when their situation comes under the scrutiny of a social worker who wants Lucy placed in foster care. Faced with a seemingly unwinnable case, Sam vows to fight the legal system and forms an unlikely alliance with Rita Harrison, a high-powered, self-absorbed attorney who initially takes his case pro bona as a challenge from her colleagues. On the surface the two couldn't be further apart, but in reality they are subtly similar. Sam's compulsive nature is mirrored in Rita's m... Full Summary >>


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Ned Yost media session: September 30
Role Model
Yost said he sees a lot of similarities between the type of team the Royals are trying to build and the squad the Rays have this season. The manager said he hopes to become a perennial contender like Tampa Bay by creating a successful farm system and bringing up the youngsters at the right time. He admitted it can be a struggle to have the necessary patience to wait on calling up productive minor leaguers, especially when others are pressuring to do so. Yost added that he thinks a minor league player is ready for the big leagues when he has strong numbers, shows maturity, and has proven that he has the right mentality to overcome failure.
The Blanco Beat
Gregor Blanco will play in right field tonight due to Mitch Maier still having stiffness in his knee. Yost said another reason for playing Blanco in that position is to get a look at his versatility. Maier is still a day or two away from taking the field.
Blanco will also bat leadoff, while yesterday's leadoff hitter, Jarrod Dyson, will bat ninth. Yost explained that he likes Dyson hitting ahead of Blanco because if they get on base at the same time, Dyson will be more aggressive in taking advantage of the double steal.


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If you spend a lot of days in the backcountry, you know that having options is a good thing. With its VersaHaul carry system, the MHM PowderKeg 32 Backpack allows you to tote your skis or snowboard any way you want. The unique M-flex suspension provides ample support while still allowing you to access the main compartment from the backpanel, and the VariCant hip-belt flexes and pivots for unrestricted motion when you make your hard-earned descent.
- M-flex Access suspension utilizes an aluminum wire perimeter frame to effectively support the weight of your gear
- VariCant dual-pivoting hip-belt can flex and pivot, allowing for unrestricted movement when you're making fresh tracks
- Perforated foam straps, backpanel, and hip-belt provide a comfortable carry in winter or summer weather
- In addition to top access, the pack provides backpanel access so you can get what you need without dumping everything in the snow
- Large designated pocket holds your shovel, probe, and additional snow equipment
- VersaHaul ski and snowboard carry system allows you to carry your skis vertically, diagonally, or A-frame and carry your snowboard vertically or horizontally
- DWR finish sheds wet conditions and rubbery EPO material on the side panels provides tough abrasion resistance
- Deployable ice-axe straps securely carry ice tools
- 10 pockets keep all your gear organized
- 4 poly-tube gear loops provide attachment points for extra gear
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Wish I had one...
One of tour buddies has this pack and I am constantly jealous. The pack is well designed, keeps his stuff well organized, and it fits him very well. He's a big guy, 6'2+ so I'm not sure it would fit me as well. If you are contemplating buying this pack, pull the trigger.
Love this pack!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I decided to get this pack since it is the only one I could find with both vertical and horizontal board carry in this size range. It is stable when bootpacking and has great side straps to hold your poles for the downhill. It is hydration compatible and held up great for me this season.
Any outside storage for water bottles? Also, from a girls pov, hows the number of pockets?
So there are not any exterior pockets for water bottles, but it is hydration bladder compatible (even though it says it isn't in the tech specs). In my mind the pockets are definitely sufficient. There is a soft lined goggle pocket on the interior, an exterior top pocket that fits a headlamp and snacks, a decent sized waterproof zippered pocket on the interior of the back panel, and then the front section has stash spots for avy safety gear.
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Hi Laurel. I just ordered this pack and am concerned it may be too big. I was wondering if you feel this pack is a good size for a smaller framed women?
Is the suspension of this pack adjustabl...
Is the suspension of this pack adjustable?
i.e. How well does this pack fit a 5'6" 125lb person?
So there isn't a torso length adjustment on this pack, but it should fit you pretty well. The shoulder straps and hip belt are highly adjustable and should work pretty well for you. I am 5'9"155lb with a shorter torso and it fits pretty great for me. I typically get medium women's packs and small men's packs and it fits me great.
Does this pack have a hydration sleeve?
Does this pack have a hydration sleeve?
It has a mesh pocket on the inside of the main compartment, a bladder clip and a hydration tube port. So to answer your question, yes it does!


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Colombia Tolima - Finca Las Florestales
This week we used the profile that worked so well for the Tanzania and applied it to this Colombian coffee. The only difference is that we were targeting a roast more in the FC range which meant a final temperature of 436 degrees. This is still a fairly low temp. to achieve a true Full City roast and I might have gone a little too light overall. One of the tricky things about the difference between the Probat and the sample roaster is that what appears to be a lighter roast on the Probat actually tastes more like a darker roast on the sample roaster. After grinding a small sample of each it looks like the roast I did yesterday is just a touch lighter than the target roast. Since it has taken me all week to write this post, I can attest to how much better this coffee tastes after three days rest. Maybe something to keep in mind for you home roasters, patience can really be a virtue to get the best results when you get around to brewing your own roasts. Derek and I just recupped this week's roast and find more origin character than the older sample roast which is definitely tasting roasty by now. Maybe as time goes by the origin flavors give way to the roastier notes, or more likely, I hit just shy of the target roast.


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Birth Name: Stephen Dillane
Born: 11/30/1956
Birth Place: London, England, GB
Born: 11/30/1956
Birth Place: London, England, GB
Born as Stephen Delaney in South London and raised in Kent, Dillane pursued a career in journalism after graduating from the University of Exeter. He has said in interviews that he was not driven to pursue acting and applied to drama school on a whim. He had read an interview with British actor Trevor Eve who had made the switch from architecture to acting and Dillane figured he would give it a try. After completing the two year program at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, he adopted the stage name Stephen Dillon and began his career appearing in small roles in TV (i.e., "The Secret Garden", CBS 1987) and features ("Business as Usual" 1987). He went on to become established on the London s... Continue Bio >>
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Images: U.S., Singaporean soldiers bond through sport [Image 12 of 12]
Photo by Sgt. Ashley Curtis
Soldiers from the U.S. Army and Singapore Armed Forces play a game of basketball during exercise Tiger Balm at Pasir Laba Camp, Singapore, July 17, 2013. Tiger Balm is a bilateral exercise between U.S. Army Pacific and the Singapore Armed Forces designed to enhance interoperability between the two nations. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Filiberto Martinez/Released)
This work, U.S., Singaporean soldiers bond through sport [Image 1 of 12], by SGT Ashley Curtis, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
Date Taken:07.17.2013
Date Posted:07.18.2013 21:32
Photo ID:974871
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New Story: "My Guilt-Inducing, Nausea-Provoking Street Photography Obsession"
I have a new story up on WorldHum.com about street photography, travel photography, and the French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Here's the first few paragraphs:
"The guard approached and asked me nicely, in Spanish, to come with him. He led me to a man who I assumed was his boss, a man in business clothes, not a uniform, standing on a Bogotá street. With my camera wedged in my front right pocket, I held my hands out slightly, my palms forward, in an I'm-not-a-threat gesture. He didn't speak much, if any, English, and I know very little Spanish, but what he wanted to know was clear: Why was I taking so many photographs? In Spanish, I said I was an American tourist. (That must have been a shocker.) I handed him my camera, and he looked through the photos, unhurriedly.
"What he saw in my camera were dozens of photos of the changing of the presidential guard, which my guidebook had noted would happen at 4 o'clock on Friday, not far from the expansive and pigeon-filled Plaza de Bolivar. And so I had scurried over there, camera at the ready, thinking that although it was a touristy thing to do, it might yield some good photos. I had taken lots of photographs—not because I felt the need to capture every moment, but because I knew that the more I took, the likelier I was to get one or two good shots. I had snapped a photo, with permission, of two guards standing on a corner, one in a blue and gold dress uniform, the other in a more practical dark green uniform, a machine gun slung around his shoulders and his pants tucked into his black boots. I had taken photos of soldiers—members of the Batallón Guardia Presidencial—lining up, drilling and marching: some of them in funny red and blue uniforms, white gloves, and tall hats with flat tops. When another group of soldiers in blue dress uniforms marched down the street, I had followed along, loving the intensity of the moment: the rhythmic pounding of their boots on the ground, the patterns of the guns and uniforms, the order and military drama. I had taken a few shots, with permission, of guards standing in front of a big, black, ornate gate affixed with two golden seals. Was it the gate to the presidential compound?
"After a minute or two of questioning and further study, I was free to go. It was just a quick conference on the street, and I hadn't done anything wrong, but the moment was enough to rattle me. As I walked away, and for the next few hours, I felt nauseated and embarrassed and upset with myself. I think I had taken one photo too many. Why had I pushed it? Why was I obsessed with trying to get the perfect shot? And what makes a great travel shot, anyway?
"Something happens when I travel and take pictures, and it's related to a feedback loop that's both good and bad. The more photos I take, the more I start thinking in images, and that leads to more picture taking. At its core, this obsession can be a good thing, because it leads to better, more artistic photos. But for me, street photography can be emotionally complicated. Because I love it, and because it brings me satisfaction when it goes well, I continue to do it. But in a lot of places, it's not a brilliant idea to flash a camera. Also, the more I do it, the guiltier I feel. Not always, but sometimes. In developing countries especially, the more I hold my camera to my eye, the more I feel like the ugly tourist, the man from a wealthy country working to capture a piece of a poorer one—or, more accurately, working to try to capture something beautiful, or some sense of emotion or feeling tied to how I see the place. I ask permission when it's easy to do so, but sometimes, I don't. Maybe it's not just the power difference that bothers me, because I'll take photos anywhere that's interesting to me, including my home turf. Maybe it's just that snapping a photo of someone without asking can be rude, or voyeuristic. My guess is that I'm not the only traveler with a camera and a heightened sensitivity who has snapped a shot or six and then felt a twinge of guilt."


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Electrodeposition of a Microconnector Bump in 2D
Application ID: 11682
This model demonstrates the impact of convection and diffusion on the transport-limited electrodeposition of a copper microconnector bump (metal post). Microconnector bumps are used in various types of electronic applications for interconnecting components, for instance liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and driver chips.
The location of the bumps on the electrode surface is controlled by the use of a photoresist mask. Control of the current distribution in terms of uniformity and shape is important for ensuring the shape and resulting reliability of the interconnector bumps.
The cell is running at a high overpotential so the deposition rate is governed by the transport rate of the depositing ion in the electrolyte. A result of this operating condition is that the electric potentials in the electrolyte and electrode need not be modeled to determine the current distribution on the bump. The model is based on a paper by Kondo and others.


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New to Elearning and learning technology? Welcome to the party…
We know that if you're new to elearning, it can all seem a bit mystifying – there's a lot of jargon talked out there. So let's keep things simple:
What is elearning?
There are probably a thousand definitions, but you can't go far wrong with this one:
"Elearning is the use of technology to enable people to learn anytime and anywhere."
What does it look like?
Elearning can include a lot of different types of learning. When people say elearning, typically what they mean is online modules which learners work through on their own, at their own pace. These are typically delivered over the internet, but can also be delivered via CD, or downloaded.
These can include a range of media, including flash animations, audio and video. They often have some assessment component to test for understanding.
Elearning courses
For elearning courses, you have two main choices:
- Custom or bespoke elearning
- Generic or off-the-shelf elearning
You can develop some custom (or bespoke, same thing) elearning, which means that a company like us designs a solution specifically for you with your content and branding or you could consider generic or 'off the shelf' elearning. Many organisations have generic titles available which cover the basics – see our Kineo Essentials range for an example (though we can also customise these for you).
Bespoke content is generally more expensive to develop initially but there are no ongoing licence fees for the content. Generic content can have a higher lifetime cost because of ongoing licence fees. Generic content is generally ready to go, so it can be deployed very quickly but bespoke content is much more tailored to your content, your culture and your audience.
Find out more about how we can help you with elearning here.
Other Forms of Elearning
Elearning can mean a lot more than just a self-study online course. The definition has been broadened to include any form of learning which uses technology to help people learn, this can include:
- Virtual classrooms, where an online tutor can interact in real time with learners, give presentations, ask questions (like WebEx)
- Audio conferencing
- Chat rooms
- Discussion forums
- Instant messaging
- Podcasts
- Vodcasts
- Online games
…and the list goes on.
Blended learning
Putting together two or more of these forms of learning is called blended learning. It's a phrase you hear a lot in this industry. It simply means combining different methods of learning – including non elearning ones. So a typical blend might be some preparatory elearning online, then a workshop, followed up with a virtual classroom session, some online self study and then an assessment, over several weeks.
Find out more about our Blended learning services here.
Learning Management Systems (LMSs)
An LMS is an online system which gives learners access to your elearning courses. It's effectively an online site which houses your learning. It usually tracks completion, and can also help you to manage face to face courses. Sometimes it includes features like discussion forums and rating systems for courses. These days an LMS can also be called a learning portal or a performance portal and can look like a typical intranet or website. The world's most popular LMS is called Moodle. We have co-developed a distribution of Moodle called Totara. It's designed for the enterprise and has a range of additional features for business. Find out more about our LMS services here.
What's in it for you? What are the benefits?
You've probably got some inkling of the benefits of elearning or you wouldn't have gone looking for it… but here are a few of them:
1. Travel costs = zero
May as well start with the no-brainer. Many organizations are currently putting a lockdown on all travel for employees, while still expecting training delivery to persist. This plays very well to elearning, as it has no travel cost. If you want to argue the benefits for elearning, start there. With increasing numbers of home workers, bear in mind that their travel costs can also be reduced as they don't need to get into an office for training events. It helps to have a few stats to support this:
Dow Chemical reduced average spending of $95 per learner / per course on classroom training, to only $11 per learner / per course with electronic delivery, giving rise to an annual saving of $34 million (Shepherd, 2002).
2. Marginal cost of delivery = zero
The cost of elearning is all in the production. There's no marginal cost of delivery – rolling our elearning to 100 or 10,000 learners costs the same, assuming you're not producing thousands of CD ROMS (and if you are – we assume you are also still listening to tapes in your ghetto blaster to score double retro points). No classrooms, no additional trainer costs, no lunches – and binders. Nice for your CFO – and the environment, lest we forget.
3. Learner time is better spent
Elearning is generally shorter than classroom training on the same subject by up to 25-60% (according to Brandon Hall, 2001 and Rosenberg 2001). Time is compressed in elearning, as you don't have all the logistics that come with the classroom: welcomes, introductions, setting up and winding up sessions, breaks and the like. Since the biggest cost of any training is learner time spent in training, this makes a big difference to the bottom line.
Need an example? Ernst & Young cut training costs 35 percent while improving consistency and scalability. They condensed about 2,900 hours of classroom training into 700 hours of web-based learning, 200 hours of distance learning and 500 hours of classroom instruction, a cut of 52 percent. (Brandon Hall, 2000).
4. It works for specialist content too
Don't think you have to be at the 1,000+ learners level before elearning makes sense. The cost per hour of elearning can be dramatically reduced by using low-cost or open source tools, and taking on some tasks in-house. This means that even quite specialized areas which may have small audiences can still use elearning and from a cost perspective come out better than they would with a classroom alternative.
Elearning Effectiveness
But is elearning more effective?
A major research study by the US Department of Education in 2009 concluded that, on average, learners using elearning performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.
The report Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning - A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies, was a study of the research over the last 12 years from 1996 to 2008. It was a major study into the effectiveness of blended and online learning compared to face to face instruction. The conclusion of the report is that in comparisons of "blends of online and face-to-face instruction with conventional face-to-face classes, blended instruction has been more effective, providing a rationale for the effort required to design and implement blended approaches. Even when used by itself, online learning appears to offer a modest advantage over conventional classroom instruction."
Here are some reasons beyond the cost and time savings to consider elearning and more blended aproaches to learning:
1. Freedom to go wrong - privately
Is learning always better done in a group? Not for learners who prefer a more private experience. Learners may not want to reveal their lack of understanding of a topic. They may not want to fail publicly. It's the reason that many role plays just don't work in facilitator-led environments – many learners are just not comfortable with demonstrating their shortcomings in front of peers. Elearning affords a private experience, enabling learners to explore mistakes and learn from them, without any fear of what others think. More willingness to explore, make mistakes and learn from them means a better and more applicable learning experience.
2. Better approximation of reality
Elearning is not the same as learning by doing on the job. But if it's well designed, it can get a lot closer to approximating reality than classroom sessions do. Most knowledge workers learn, work and communicate using computers. So providing training and support via technology is more natural than moving people into a decontextualized training room. Goal-based scenarios which emulate the worker's real environment can do a pretty good job of emulating real work tasks. If they incorporate real-world data such as emails, reports and websites and provide learners with realistic challenges, then you're already a lot closer to reality than the more traditional 'tell' environments of the classroom.
3. Higher consistency
If you're looking to communicate a key message, how to interpret a policy or set of guidelines, there's the risk of inconsistency whenever a group of facilitators are delivering it. There's the possibility that a key point will be missed, or mis-communicated. Elearning delivers the same core point to everyone, and well designed assessments and formative questions can check for understanding and more importantly the ability to apply the points on the job. The more consistent the learning experience, the lower the risk of introducing errors on the job.
4. More learner control
Learners in classroom environments have very little control. They attend based on a centralized schedule which may not be in tune with when they actually need training. When they do get to attend, they're locked into one speed: the one the facilitator chooses. If they're struggling to keep up, or are bored and losing interest, there's very little they can do. Elearning is available on demand. The learner gets to be in control of the pace, and sections can be revisited whenever learners need to refresh, or the learning suddenly becomes relevant, e.g., two days before performance reviews. Also, because elearning is generally designed to be far shorter and more concise than classroom training, the likelihood of fatigue and drop-off in attention span and retention levels is reduced.
We like to think at Kineo that you can use elearning in some way to address practically any training need (and we've certainly tried most of them). Some of the most common subjects that organisations use elearning for include:
• Induction
• Sales training
• Product knowledge
• Compliance
• Health and safety
• Performance management
• Leadership
• Systems / process training
• Marketing and communications
At City & Guilds Kineo we have experience in all of these areas. Find out how we can help you with the most common training and performance needs here.
Sounds good….now what?
If you're looking at doing elearning for the first time, we'd be happy to help you. We can help you select the right first project, explain the options available to you, and of course design and develop a great first elearning course for you. Get in touch with us.
You can also find all sorts of free advice and guidance on elearning in our Resources area.
You can also read case studies of how we've helped clients address their learning challenge with elearning, LMS and blended solutions. See our case studies here.