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Best damn Guardian piece ever: This is a news website article about a scientific paper
In the standfirst I will make a fairly obvious pun about the subject matter before posing an inane question I have no intention of really answering: is this an important scientific finding?
In this paragraph I will state the main claim that the research makes, making appropriate use of "scare quotes" to ensure that it's clear that I have no opinion about this research whatsoever.
In this paragraph I will briefly (because no paragraph should be more than one line) state which existing scientific ideas this new research "challenges".
Oh, this Guardian piece is just too damn good not to reprint in its entirety. If the Brits had The Onion, Martin Robbins of The Lay Scientist would be their science reporter. His generic science story continues:
If the research is about a potential cure, or a solution to a problem, this paragraph will describe how it will raise hopes for a group of sufferers or victims. This paragraph elaborates on the claim, adding weasel-words like "the scientists say" to shift responsibility for establishing the likely truth or accuracy of the research findings on to absolutely anybody else but me, the journalist.
In this paragraph I will state in which journal the research will be published. I won't provide a link because either a) the concept of adding links to web pages is alien to the editors, b) I can't be bothered, or c) the journal inexplicably set the embargo on the press release to expire before the paper was actually published.
"Basically, this is a brief soundbite," the scientist will say, from a department and university that I will give brief credit to. "The existing science is a bit dodgy, whereas my conclusion seems bang on" she or he will continue.
I will then briefly state how many years the scientist spent leading the study, to reinforce the fact that this is a serious study and worthy of being published by
the BBCthe website.
This is a sub-heading that gives the impression I am about to add useful context.
Here I will state that whatever was being researched was first discovered in some year, presenting a vague timeline in a token gesture toward establishing context for the reader.
To pad out this section I will include a variety of inane facts about the subject of the research that I gathered by Googling the topic and reading the Wikipedia article that appeared as the first link.
I will preface them with "it is believed" or "scientists think" to avoid giving the impression of passing any sort of personal judgement on even the most inane facts.
This fragment will be put on its own line for no obvious reason.
In this paragraph I will reference or quote some minor celebrity, historical figure, eccentric, or a group of sufferers; because my editors are ideologically committed to the idea that all news stories need a "human interest", and I'm not convinced that the scientists are interesting enough.
At this point I will include a picture, because our search engine optimisation experts have determined that humans are incapable of reading more than 400 words without one.This picture has been optimised by SEO experts to appeal to our key target demographics
This subheading hints at controversy with a curt phrase and a question mark?
This paragraph will explain that while some scientists believe one thing to be true, other people believe another, different thing to be true.
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"The research is useful", they will say, "and gives us new information. However, we need more research before we can say if the conclusions are correct, so I would advise caution for now."
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This paragraph contained useful information or context, but was removed by the sub-editor to keep the article within an arbitrary word limit in case the internet runs out of space.
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The Journal (not the actual paper, we don't link to papers)
The University Home Page (finding the researcher's page would be too much effort).
Unrelated story from 2007 matched by keyword analysis.
How I wish I had written that.
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This is a comment where I state that I personally know people who have been impacted by all this and how we need more research because the science quoted above is not definitive enough. I will then go on to waffle about how I think maybe science is not a cure all for anything, without actually saying it. I will then quote a link to my blog about inner city angst.
Web-journalism really is "hard science", as we can see: QED!!!
British onion soup.
Another comment will praise the blog site for presenting the truth. And gnash, wail and whine that this is not more widely known and universally believed. Curses to those who disbelieve.
The commenter will have at least one serious link that may or may not relate to the subject of the post. http://www.endoftheinternet.com/
Most other comments will include links that are strongly supportive. And a few will be contrary
Clearly the author of the article is advocating for a centrally-controlled world government and is definitely a socialist or a communist. He is trying to take our freedom away, and spending the public's money at the scientific feeding trough. He will get my gun from my cold dead hands. We need to cut taxes to stop this sort of abuse.
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hahaha… one of those links is a rick roll.
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Downtown hit 113 degrees for a few minutes at about 12:15 p.m., breaking the old all-time record of 112 degrees set on June 26, 1990, said Stuart Seto, a weather specialist at the National Weather Service office in Oxnard. Temperature records for downtown date to 1877.
I'm going to submit paper to his first link. I bet it gets through, I mean in. LOL
A record high in W. Colorado, also. And where I'm at, it's 20 degrees hotter than the norm, at 92.
I do not think he should disparage blog science.
What of these venerable sites, sources of trenchant analysis? Surely he is not suggesting there is any obfuscation going on in reporting?
From Thailand to Texas, corals are reacting to the heat stress by bleaching, or shedding their color and going into survival mode. Many have already died, and more are expected to do so in coming months. Computer forecasts of water temperature suggest that corals in the Caribbean may undergo drastic bleaching in the next few weeks.
OCO, in the upper 80's here today (12 degrees above average), and we're supposed to be starting to get some la niña influence.
meh. I never thought I would find a walrus cute, let alone, tragic. New greenman, crock of the week:
Slightly off topic: Joe, Have you ever considered getting this content out to a wider audience via a radio show or shows? I'm thinking something along the lines of the various Marketplace shows from American Public Media might be a good model.
[JR: I have arrangements whereby lots of folks reprint this content, probably more than tripling CP's readership.]
I haven't been living in a cave but I've never encountered "standfirst" before. Is this a standard, perhaps restricted, expression, or the author's own neologism?
An all-time high temp in L.A.? In late September? At mid-day? Well, doggies! Thanks, Colorado Bob!
The rain event in North Carolina today –
That's the first Guardian piece in months that has not attracted an anti-science firestorm. Kudos to Martin Robbins!
Cheers – John
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As clever as this piece is, real credit for the idea should go to two sources: Charlie's Brooker's Newswipe and the Onion's Some BS Happening somewhere (Profanity warning).
This is the pseudo-scientific comment discrediting reported actual science from a competing research group made via hard-to-verify account from a public computer.
…but the Brits have NewsBiscuit, which at least equals The Onion for surreality.
(New generation of missionaries sets sail for Third World to unspread word of Christianity,
France demands Al Qaeda repeat its terror threat – in French,
Chinese hack into Stephen Hawking, etc.)
This is the comment from the left-out wanna-be research group member, in which he tells all the office gossip about the scientists in question.
This is a comment where I emphasize the interconnectnedness of all things, while providing a link to something not connected to the above article in any way, in the hopes that the CP team will read it and post something about it.
Awesome article.
Check out the UAH temps this month. The channel 5 measurements for September should completely destroy the previous record, but I got a feeling that the official numbers will be a convenient slightly below the record.
In headlines from the Yep News Network…….
WorldVisionPortal.org reports that a "clandestine weather modification group" is using an electronic network of undersea cables along the Atlantic Continental Shelf to steer hurricanes away from the BP oil spill. Witnesses report hearing a hum.
This is Yep News, Fair and Cloudy.
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Thanks for the Onion link. That bit is really priceless.
I was particularly struck by the reporter's explanation that (paraphrasing) "One expert says this was caused by some #*$#(! reason, but another says it's caused by a different )#*#&#! reason." It occurred to me that if the piece were about something climate-related, he would have to add a third option, "and some guy said on a blog that it didn't happen at all."
As well as Newsbiscuit, we have the Daily Mash.
For one of their alltime classics Google this "People who know how to park on brink of extinction." Does contain the "f" word.
Good article by Monbiot today on the futility of further destructive hunts for fossil fuels
Great links, Robert. I came here to post the Charlie Booker link after my sister sent it to me. But you beat me to it.
This post reads like it came from Metacommunity on Orkut. I wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Martin Robbins is a veteran of that community. ;-)
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That's the first Guardian piece in months that has not attracted an anti-science firestorm. Kudos to Martin Robbins!
Anti science posts, on the Guardian comments? I havent seen any……


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Commuting on it is fun! Way snappier and reliable than my usual commuter at college. Plus I don't get to go out and ride much, so this gives me an excuse to ride it at least 5 times a week.
I work in a garden center at a hardware store, so I don't have any drawers or anything where I can stash stuff. It sure would be nice though! We have a basket that we put our water bottles and the price tags that stays inside at night and is outside during the day, so I might stash clothes there and hope no one complains, haha. Fortunately (and unfortunately) my commute is about 1 1/2 miles straight to work. That is down a rather busy road though, so I'm starting to take back roads to both add-on, and avoid as much traffic as possible. There's a decent hill to climb behind my work too!
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anyone use a trunk rack with their caad10? The TT contact point kind.
Make sure the bikes have no dents or major dings, shifts properly etc. On the yellow bike I'd make sure that the kickstand did not do any damage to the seat stay or chain stay.
But from your two responses sounds like it should be fine. I may wrap the top tube in something just in case though.
My next investment will be a hitch followed by hitch rack w/platforms. I am sick of cramming my bike into the car
Quick word of thanks to all those who helped with my question concerning the Hollowgram - much appreciated, everyone!
1) put those little clear stickers under the beads that hold the brake cable away from the top tube. Otherwise they can rub the frame a bit when the bike is on the rack
2) I use two lengths of pipe insulation to cover the frame where the straps of the rack go around (top tube and seat tube)
3) I use a single bungee cord to hook on the front of one pedal, loop through the front wheel, and pull taught to the other pedal. Put the drive side pedal in the forward position so the bungee doesn't rub the big ring.
Takes about 1-2 minutes to mount/dismount from the rack. Getting the strap on the seat tube as tight as possible stops most of the swinging, but mine is never dead still.
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Looking to join the club with a 2014 model, but have a question regarding cranksets. From what I can gather from reading around online, quite a few people seem to develop the infamous BB creak. Is this more an incorrect installation issue or a side effect of using a non-bb30 crank?
I'm looking at getting either the Ultegra or Ultegra Racing model. Would spending the extra couple hundred on the Ultegra Racing to get the SI cranks (true bb30) be worth it over an FSA or Ultegra crank paired with a bb30 adapter and would this basically guarantee me from developing the BB creak? Cheers
Maybe I'm not hearing it right, but I feel like I'm not hearing a creak from the BB, but from my handlebars. I've greased all the connections and torqued all the bolts, but I still hear a quiet click noise from what seems like the handlebar region when under load. It is the only annoying thing about the bike.
I would love to build up a Caad10. I have bars, a saddle, and pedals so far. You guys have any suggestions on how I can find a frameset for a decent price?
The trap you can fall into here is that instead of taking the time to upgrade the bike to the parts I wanted, I just started riding it so I now have a 105 group with 2000 miles on it, and a wife who won't let me spend the money on a Campy group.


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03/04/2009 - By Teja Anderson
The New York Aquarium holds a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike, as well as conservationists everywhere.
As the only aquarium in New York City, and part of the largest network of metropolitan wildlife parks in the country, the New York Aquariums main goal is to educate and awe its visitors while saving wildlife and wild places around the globe. The Aquarium is driven by a vision of a world where people understand the critical role the oceans play in human survival and the sensitivity of aquatic resources. Their educational programs strive to encourage people to place a high personal priority on the protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems and the rich diversity of aquatic wildlife that they sustain. You and your family can have a lot of fun while learning how to be conservationists! With exhibits featuring more than 8,000 animals, the aquarium offers diversity, superb viewing, and world-renowned scientific expertise that assure you will have a rewarding experience and gain knowledge on how you can make a difference in the ocean world around you. Learn about animals living as far away as the Southwest coast of Africa and the Arctic to those found locally in the Hudson River.
Theres always something new to see at the New York Aquarium. A good place to start would be the Sea Cliffs, which is home to Brooklyns biggest baby, Pacific walrus Akituusaq, her doting mother Kulusiqor Kulu, and her closest acquaintances. Kulu has been protecting and snuggling her calf from his earliest moments. According to senior veterinarian Paul Calle, The most remarkable thing about the birth was that immediately Kulu was a spectacular mother. Within seconds she was already caring for the baby and attentive to his needs. Kulu arrived (as a baby herself) at the New York Aquarium in the spring of 1994. A team of aquarium staff had traveled to Alaska to rescue orphaned Pacific walrus calves off the waters of St. Lawrence Island. The calves mothers were casualties of a subsistence hunt, and the youngsters could not survive on their own. The rescue squad returned to the aquarium with the big babies in tow. They named one of the females Kulusiq iceberg in the native Alaskan Yupiq language. The male, who would later sire Kulus baby, was called Ayveq, meaning walrus. The aquarium staff raised the orphans by hand for the first 8 months, with bottle-feedings and lots of human company in and out of the water. Later, the little ones joined two older walruses in the Sea Cliffs exhibit. This social group proved to be just the right mix in which the newbies could thrive. Kulus son Akituusaq is known as Brooklyns Biggest Baby, but his Yupiq name translates to gift given in return.
Another aquarium celebrity is California sea lion Duke, a rising star at the Aquatheater; he loves to show off for a crowd. During training demonstrations, you might see Duke doing an acrobatic backbend, dive-bombing in the pool, barking on cue, or shimmying to music. When Duke first arrived at the Aquarium in 2005, keepers knew instantly that his enthusiastic nature would make him a great personality, and indeed he thrived on learning new behaviors. By the summer of 2006, this natural star had earned a solo role in a portion of the demonstration designed just for him! Duke also serves as an ambassador for his species, teaching Aquatheater guests about his wild habitat and the sea lions role in the web of life. You can learn about some of the sea lions favorite foods like herring and squid and how sea lions themselves are the favorite foods of some of the oceans top predators like white sharks. Duke and his keepers also demonstrate how you and your family can impact this food chain and how, by making smart seafood choices, you can help protect the oceans wildlife. You can catch one of the daily feeds for walruses, sharks, penguins, and sea otters by checking the schedule when you arrive at the front entrance.
The New York Aquarium has thousands of animals in naturalistic habitats, so while it might not be possible to see them all in one day, you can check their website for their top must sees, or tailor your visit to meet your familys personal interests. A kids favorite is the Alien Stingers Exhibit, which features the bizarre, mysterious, and amazingly alien world of cnidarians (pronounced ny-dare-ians). The cnidarians group is made up of sea jellies, corals, and sea anemones. Did you know there are approximately 9,000 different species of cnidarians? Did you know that corals and sea anemones are animals? Find out what sea jellies, corals, and sea anemones have in common. Most people are afraid of jellies, having been stung here at the Jersey Shore or just seeing them as lifeless blobs on the beach. But here you can find out how amazingly beautiful jellies are.
If sharks are your thing and they are always a crowd pleaser the Aquariums 90,000 gallon shark tank will thrill you! Youll find sandtiger, sand-bar, nurse, and white-tip sharks swimming alongside stingrays, fishes, and sea turtles. Theres so much to learn a lot about these amazing animals.
Another favorite is the Octopus Exhibit. In nature, octopuses spend much of their time during the day curled up in their den. When fully grown, a Giant Pacific octopus might weigh up to 100 lbs. and stretch its arms up to 30 feet across, yet he can squeeze through openings as small as a soda can because he has no bones! They are so agile that you can even witness New Yorks Giant Pacific octopus open jars with fish treats inside.
Who doesnt love seahorses? And so Seahorses! is now a permanent exhibit at the Aquarium. Did you ever hear of the leafy sea dragon or the weedy sea dragon? They are unique seahorses with delicate camouflage shaped like seaweed, but words cant really describe their bizarre yet beautiful appearance. These amazing creatures can be seen along with many others. Discover the unique role reversal seahorses have when it comes to parental care. So, whether youre getting wrapped up in the tentacles of the jellies in the Alien Stingers exhibit, being awestruck by the walruses in the rocky coastline of Sea Cliffs, or cheering on the California sea lions during their Aquatheater presentations, youll always be close to some of the worlds most amazing wildlife. Youll also see that their organization has depth beyond the great exhibits. They are a science-based conservation organization with more expert researchers in the field than any other. By visiting the Aquarium, youll also be helping further their science and conservation missionhelping to make a difference.
Getting There:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to the Goethals Bridge (Exit 13) to the Staten Island Expressway (I-278). Take the Staten Island Expressway (I-278) east across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, to the Belt Parkway East to Exit 7S (Ocean Parkway South). Follow Ocean Parkway to Surf Avenue. You will see the signs to the New York Aquarium.
The New York Aquarium is located on Surf Avenue and West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Parking is available. For further information please call 718-265-FISH or visit their website: nyaquarium.com
The New York Aquarium is open 365 days a year. Hours through April 4th (winter season) are from 10 am 4:30 pm. Check the website or call for seasonal changes. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.
Tickets for adults are $13; children age 2 and under are admitted free; children ages 312 are $9; and tickets for seniors are $10.
Group rates are also available. A Friday Afternoon Special is offered from 3 pm until closing; it is a pay-what-you-wish policy.
Please remember that every dollar you give supports the work in caring for animals at the New York Aquarium and around the world.
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The Sandman in Abbotsford was so nicely set up like a condo for our family with small children. We enjoyed having a kitchen including dishwasher and the laundry in-suite as well. Room service was fast and our family members were able to all be on the same floor so we could visit back and forth. The location is conveniently central yet quiet and we could have stayed even longer!
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Western Conference Finals: San Antonio Spurs looked their age in Game 3 loss to Thunder
No doubt you remember the sequence because of Serge Ibaka's block.
Pretty much everything he did Sunday night was memorable.
But what happened after the Thunder big man notched his fourth block of the game, swatting away what looked like an easy Danny Green layup midway through the third quarter, should be every bit as scintillating to Oklahoma City as it is scary to San Antonio.
Reggie Jackson snared the rebound and headed up court. First, he ran away from Green. Then, he maneuvered past Tony Parker. Lastly, he accelerated by Kawhi Leonard, whose only option to keep Jackson from hitting an easy layup and sending The Peake into sheer pandemonium was to foul.
The Spurs looked slow.
It wasn't the only time.
"They were more aggressive than us," Spurs super sub Manu Ginobili said. "They were more attentive. We were always slow.
"It felt like we were slow."
Only a few days ago, the Spurs looked anything but. It seemed they had a fountain of youth to go along with their Riverwalk in San Antonio. Tim Duncan was scoring 20 points in a half. Tony Parker was flying to the basket. Ginobili was heating up from three.
They didn't look 38 or 32 or 36.
But suddenly, the ageless Spurs seem aged. Tired. Old. Maybe it was just an aberration Sunday night. Maybe the Thunder simply got a one-game boost from Ibaka's return from injury. Maybe the Spurs will return to their fast-cutting, ball-moving ways of last week as the Western Conference Finals continues.
Or maybe, the Thunder is starting to wear down the Spurs just like it wore down the Grizzlies and the Clippers in the first two rounds of the playoffs.
Remember, of course, that Oklahoma City trailed early in those series as well. The Thunder was down 2-1 to the Grizzlies before rallying in seven games, then dropped the opener against the Clippers before winning in six. Over the course of both series, the Thunder got progressively better, especially on the defensive end.
Memphis shot better than 44 percent twice in the first three games of the series. Over the last four games, the Grizzlies only topped that mark once.
Los Angeles shot a whopping 54.9 percent in that series opener but went downhill from there. 44.6. 45.2. 41.9. 43.2. 42.1.
The trend has continued against San Antonio, which leads the series 2-1. After the Spurs shot 57.5 and 50.0 percent from the floor in the first two games, they managed to hit just 39.6 percent on Sunday. Granted, Ibaka was a significant part of that, but with him in uniform — as he's expected to be from here on out — it seems entirely possible that the Thunder could replicate that type of performance.
"Last night is more of who we are," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said Monday after practice. "Our game plan has always been a defensive mindset, and that was the case last night."
And that defense led to better offensive opportunities for the Thunder. Its fastbreak points weren't any better than the first two games of the series, but the pace of the offense was faster and better. Working off misses instead of makes, the Thunder was able it to get into its offense quicker.
Advantage, Thunder.
"We got on our heels too much," Duncan said, "and the result was what it was."
The hard-to-guard Thunder was even harder to guard when the Spurs didn't have a chance to set up and hunker down.
"We get a lot of open looks, and Kevin and Russ have a lot of lanes to drive and do what they do, what they're great at," Thunder veteran Caron Butler said. "We just have to continue to hang our hat on defense, rebound the ball and shrink the court.
"If we continue to do that, we'll be fine."
And the Spurs just might be in trouble.
Listen, I understand that the Spurs are supremely talented, extremely disciplined and remarkably coached. They could come back Tuesday night with a win, then go back to San Antonio with a chance to close out the series Thursday night on home hardwood.
But if Sunday night is any indication, the Thunder has found a way to take advantage of its young legs and exploit the Spurs' aging ones. To force San Antonio into uncomfortable situations. To make the fellows in black and silver look their age.
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Leupold Hunting Rangefinder Comparison and Reviews
Leupold pretty much did a clean sweep of their hunting laser rangefinder line in 2015; discontinuing six models while introducing three new models. The Leupold RX-1200i models will be replacing their popular premium version RX-1000i rangefinders; while the new Leupold RX-650 model will be replacing the entry/budget RX-600i DNA model. It appears Leupold is content to let their RX-800i series, and Full Draw archery rangefinder drop from the line up without replacing them.
Leupold Rangefinder Comparison Chart
|Estimated Price
|OLED - Red
|OLED - Red
|LCD - Black
|L x W x H
|3.8 x 1.4 x 3
|3.8 x 1.4 x 3
|3.6 x 1.4 x 2.9
|1215 yds
|1215 yds
|650 yds
|800 yds
|800 yds
|575 yds
|2 year
|2 year
|2 year
Leupold RX-1200i TBR DNA
- TBR for Angle Compensated Readings
- Same Price as Previous RX-1000i TBR
- 2 Year Warranty
- Online Average $399
The new Leupold RX-1200i TBR DNA features an aluminum metal housing, a red OLED display, and as a maximum range listed as 1215 yards. Two things stood out when comparing this model to its predcessor the RX-1000i TBR DNA. First, this unit was priced the same as the previous 1000 yard version with the black model coming it right at $399 and the camo model for about $25 more. Second, while the maximum range on the RX-1200i TBR was boosted by a little over 200 yards (215 yards to be exact) the more impressive number is Leupold now rates this unit as capable of reading deer out to 800 yards under ideal circumstances vs. the 600 yards on the previous model. This should give hunters more first time readings at more common ranges under normal weather and lighting conditions.
Leupold RX-1200i DNA
- Now rated out to 800 yards on Deer
- Housing made from aluminum instead of plastic
- Red OLED Display for Brighter Image
- Compact Size for Easy Carrying
-Online Average $349
The standard RX-1200i DNA version is very similar to the above version except it does not feature Leupold's TBR (True Ballistic Range) mode for angle compensated readings. However, its maximum ranging capabilities are the same; and features Leupold's higher end red OLED display, and metal housing. Again the real bright point here is improved ranging performance over the previous 1000 yard version and at the same price of $349. No camo version in available on this standard model.
Leupold RX-650
- Now Rated out to 575 yards on Deer
- More Compact than Previous Version
- 2 year warranty
- Cheaper than Previous Version
- Online Average $199
The Leupold RX-650 replaces that popular RX-600i DNA series which had been updated serveral times. As with the other new models Leupold introduced this year, the theme seemed to be more performance at the same price, or in this case appartently a little cheaper as the RX-600i DNA usually sold in the $219 - $225 range, while the RX-650 can be found many places online for right at the $200 dollar mark. Interestingly the new RX-650 no longer carries the DNA designation (see below for explanation of Leupold's rangefinder technology). Another interesting find was that this model seems to have gotten a bump up the 2 year limited warranty found of the RX-1200 rangefinder series as opposed to the 1 year warranty on the previous budget and mid level models.
DNA – Essentially, this is an improved processor in these units that allow them to read faster and with more accuracy than previous versions. While we tend to think of rangefinders as optics it is important to remember they are electronics as well, and the technology aspect tends to progress at a faster rate than the optics. So its good to see a manufacture making these upgrades to keep their models up to date.
Last Target Mode – The RX-1200i rangefinder series is equipped with a last target mode, while in this mode if the rangefinder receives a split reading (i.e. the rangefinder hits two objects at once) it will return the distance to the further of the two objects. This is useful feature for hunters who often have to range through cover like grass or branches.
TBR - Currently only the RX-1200i TBR DNA model features TBR or True Ballistic Range. The details would take quite awhile to explain but here are the basics. TBR includes three modes: LOS, Bow, and Rifle.
LOS – Stands for line of sight and is the linear distance to target. (i.e the angle to target is not accounted for)
Bow – When in this mode the unit will return true horizontal range (angle compensated readings) out to 125 yards, reading farther than that will be returned in LOS distance.
Rifle (TBR) – Readings can be displayed in one of the following ways after selecting a closely matched ballistic path from one of their preprogrammed charts.
1) True Horizontal Range
2) Hold over in inches or centimeters
3) Adjustments in Mil
4) Adjustments in MOA
Scan + Yards and Meters
RX series rangefinders are all equipped with a scan mode for quickly getting readings on multiple targets or on a moving target. This mode works by simply holding down the range button and the display will be updated as you move from target to target. These units are also capable of reading out distances in either yards or meters (in all modes) not just scan. While this is now a pretty standard feature there are still rangefinders that have to be ordered in either yards or meters versions.
Compact & Lightweight – All models of the RX rangefinders are of the compact vertical design and feature a 6x magnification, which make them well suited for a variety of big game hunting with either bow or rifle. These models also all weigh in at less than 8oz which is a welcome factor for those who put in several miles on foot when hunting.
While not all Leupold RX models are built from the same housing material they are all equipped with some rubberized gripping surfaces on the housing. This rubber material offers protection for the unit's housing but more importantly provides a good surface for you to hang onto to in wet conditions, or when your hands get sweaty.
These units are powered by a CR2 battery, as are most of the newer rangefinders on the market and are not rechargeable.
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Today we learn that there are just two different types of young New York homosexual men — theater queens and everybody else.
Today we learn that there are just two different types of young New York homosexual men — theater queens and everybody else.
They accuse Blayne of trying to be the next Christian and make "girlicious" the next "fierce."
Rami is okay after a bar fight in West Hollywood. Brad Walsh is still recovering from injuries after a truck driver punched him.
Gear up for the season-five premiere with a look back at the show's best and worst runway looks by Christian, Jay, Chloe, Uli (remember her?), and more!
Also, Heidi Klum's legs are insured for different amounts, and Richard Prince's new Louis Vuitton handbags have jokes written on them.
Last season's winner is cashing in on his catch phrases. Does anyone remember his clothes anymore?
Yes, the 'Project Runway' designer that could has rented a 1,400-square-foot newly renovated loft in a building that's only about 70 percent dilapidated.
'Sex and the City' premiered last night, and though Sarah Jessica Parker didn't wear an awesome hat, she had a mighty train.
Naomi Campbell may walk in the Chanel resort show tomorrow in Miami, Tori Spelling is the new face of Skechers, and Lindsay Lohan's leggings are padded.
When she learned to play softball for her cameo on the show, she hit the ball so hard it broke in half. Scary.
Yes! We have a video clip of Christian Siriano and Nina Garcia's guest spot on 'Ugly Betty'! And it's rather heartwarming.
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"God Did Not Turn His Back On Me"
I struggled to walk to the bathroom which was only a few feet from the bed that was keeping me hostage with each breath I took I thought it would be my last. I turned the light on and was frightened of the reflection that starred back at me. My face was so thin that the bones could be seen, my hair had fallen out and I was nearly bald. I was starving in my home alone. I just knew this had to be a dream. I was literally pinching myself waiting to be awakened at anytime. What had happened so quickly and so fast to me.
I came from a dysfunctional family where my mother was an alcoholic which affected me in a number of negative ways there was always fighting between my mother and father. I was the only child out of four that got out of my bed to place my thin body in between them. There was always cursing and screaming which was an common occurrence throughout my life.
I knew of God at an early age and I was saved.Even though my childhood was not unhappy for me I found happiness in going to church with my mother, sister and my brothers. I knew who God was and how he could help when I struggled with lives problems all I had to do was trust and believe in him.
As I moved through life I did manage to acquire a professional career helping people but on the other side interacting in relationships was very difficult for me. It did not matter who the relationship was with it was always hard for me to have a healthy one. I was stressed a lot. I was at times a ticking bomb waiting to explode because I did not know to handle the ups and downs in any type of relationship or stress that was dealt me. Looking back over my life I had made it through it all before but nothing could have prepared me for this fight of my life.
My nightmare started when I was had a laproscopic removal of my gallbladder. I was told that it would be a simple procedure because I would not have the large scar and my stay in the hospital would be limited but that was not my story. I experienced every complication that could have happen and it did to me fromhaving special intravenously lines inserted because I had thin veins, drains that were placed inside and outside my body. I suffered extreme physical pain on a daily basis.
God's word never left me even in my during the difficult times verses in the bible would come to me in in the bible 1 Corinthians 10:13 says:" He will not let me be tempted more than I could bear" but when my family that consisted of my daughter and my granddaughter and my sister visits decreased and the few friends I did have were being pushed away by me. I was in a bad place. I was depressed which was very familiar to me.I had not mastered dealing with depression in my past.. God's word at this time ; I could not allow entry of his word in my already messed up mind.
I was finally discharged after having to be readmitted a second time for another complication. I thought my stay was bad in the hospital but being at home alone almost became lethal for me.My daughter and granddaughter was at home with me for a while but they ended up leaving a week later and while she was there she was no help or support to me. I was in denial about my relationship with her thinking that me being sick would change our already strained relationship. I did have to take some blame regarding our relationship in my mind I had not been the best mother.
The nightmare did not stop with my daughter. My sister ( the only one I have) showed up at my home; delusional thinking on my part thought she was coming to help. She came in to my home and verbally cursed me out and she told me "If you think I am turning my back on you. I am letting you know now I am!" and she slammed my door.
After those encounters with my family occurred. I felt I had no family at this point they could have cared less if I was dead. They would never have known because there was no contact through phone or coming over to my house. My spirit was devasted not to mention my recovery which was progressing very slowing. I could not even at this point eat solid food the very best I could do was force water and Gatorade down. I knew working in the medical field the only way I would get stronger was I had to put something in my stomach., I had experienced nausea since I came home from the hospital but it had gotten worse. I could not sleep because I really thought if I did;I was going to die and I did not want to die in my home alone.
I was haunted by my sister viscous remarks that she was turning her back on me. It was then I was suddenly reminded again of God's word In Isaiah 49:23 "I am the Lord, those who hope in me will not be disappointed" which assured me that in order for me to live I had to trust God and not people . I had a hope shot . I knew God would not turn his back on me. I knew he loved me so much more than I loved my self.
God had already started working for my good which I could not see during my turmoil. He had been sending a friend who visited me in the hospital. The visits continued after I came home even though I would pushed him several times. It was something about his spirit that I could talk to him and no feel like he would repeat to anyone. He would listen he would sit with me. It was weird because I knew him but not in this way. I knew it was God.
Once I had emptied to him all the nastiness, resentments, pain and anger I had endure I had held on to for years was given to the angel God has sent to help me. I knew then I was ready for God himself. I told my friend that he could leave now that I was going to alright. It was God's time and I knew I had to do this on my own
When he saved me at a early age. God left me a comforter which is his holy spirit.When I welcomed that holy spirit in I felt his presence then I was able to reconnect with my God and my healing began.I knew that many I had turned my back on God but he was with me all the time.
I am now getting stronger every day. I am eating solid foods but in small frequent meals, driving my car to church, going to meetings, and getting back to living . I pray daily, read my bible and praise God through gospel music.He continues on a daily basis to breath life into me. I am alive today because God did not turn his back on me. I know now that this experience did not happen on accident or coincide .It was planned to remind me that trails I will have . I can make it through not alone but with God.
I knew also that my experience was not just for me to hold on to but to share with others of his grace and mercy. God is good all the time and he only wants us to be happy.
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Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire painted a portrait of the Roman Empire in a long, debilitating slide to oblivion, but now historians have reevaluated this picture to create a radically different understanding of the period now known as "late antiquity." Far from being a period of decline and fall, late antiquity marked one of history's great turning points.
These 36 half-hour lectures take you through five momentous centuries that link the classical world with the modern, beginning with Rome near its pinnacle of power and geographical extent and ending with the Byzantine Empire, the rise of Islam, and a succession of barbarian Christian kingdoms.
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The fact that Dr. Noble gave such a detailed answer to the simple question of the fall of the Roman Empire. It took you from the end of the 2nd century to the 8th century, but to do this you have to jump around geographically. History, especially this period, reads like a novel that is telling 8 stories at once... sort of like A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones for you non-readers).
I have listened to several of the lecture courses and for the most part, they have been well worth my while. Some others will say that they are too academic .... well duhhh! It's a lecture course! When I buy a lecture course, I get a lecture course... not a novel! This one was not like some of the other courses in that it MUST jump around to be able to tell the story. Thus it is not told in linear form but is told in modular form.
He knows far more than I could memorize. I loved the lecture but I will need to listen several more times so that the knowledge can begin to permeate into my brain.
This question is not suitable for a lecture... Audible needs to set up a set of questions that is more tailored to the lectures rather than all being applied to novels.
I recommend this lecture but know that you will be drinking from a fire hose. If you like history and want the details, then buy this one. But I would recommend it not being your first lecture. I think you need to have a good foundation in Greek and Roman history before you jump into this one. Also it would be good to review some maps before listening so that you can get a good visual of where all the places are and who invades who.
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Wish there was more on 5-6th century Gothic and European politics with Christianity. this was the Era where empires turned to kingdoms, and 7 to 8 sessions focused on early Church doctrine, which seemed too much in my opinion.
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Professor Noble is an engaging teacher and storyteller. I highly recommend this and any lecture of his.
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I've had that same face given to me by the "kids" up front. The guys in back and owners tend to be different in how they react to customers. A few high end shops have looked down thier noses at me until they realize I know what I am talking about. Then they switch to kiss a$$ mode. Sad really. Much of my bike business has moved to online deals anymore, until I find another shop I feel is worth spending extra for (that is also somewhat close to me).
As many have written, I know the feeling! Am fat, 50, and as of 2009 hadn't been on a bike in 30+ years. When I went looking for my 'first' bike, I went into and out of 5 shops in the first hour, including travel time - even if I was not fat, I will never see 240lbs again in my life, am not built that way! So I'll be a 'clyde' forever - I get funny looks from the roadie wannabes, until the 3rd or 4th time they see me on different sections of the towpath and realize that yes, I really do ride for hours at a time.
The old saying about 'judging a book by it's cover' - heh. What really pisses me off is I am old enough that I might have been there to spend serious cash on a toy for a kid - but they'll never know - just because of how they act.
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I always feel patronized at the shop closest to our house. Unfortunately, it's both the only shop on the way home from work and the sponsoring shop of the club my better half belongs to. So, I grit my teeth as the owner (the employees are actually less patronizing) carefully explains some point to me that I knew 30 years ago. And I've never really stopped riding, just ridden less some years than others, so it's not as if I'm starting again and unfamiliar with the equipment.
Today it wasn't the local LBS... it was from other cyclists. I usually love "Slow Bicycle Movement" on facebook, but today some of the members ragged on "fat people in spandex". Well... I am one of those fatties in spandex. Padded cycle shorts are one of the few things that keep my chubby legs from being rubbed red raw.
I don't know why I let this crap get to me.. but it does.
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It's just so frustrating to me how many bike snobs are out there. They want to promote biking, but only if you're pretty. Never mind if you're disabled, fat, ugly or just plain old average. I have to keep telling myself these jerks don't own the road and I have every right to be out there than they do.
If you wanna flame.. that's up to you. I certainly won't stop you.
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I love your blog Rona, and your post on FB was perfect.
In first spin class at the Y the instructor and I were the only ones in spandex. I was the only one in cycling attire. Now almost everyone is wearing it and I see more and more cycling clothes. I'm getting questions about cycling shoes as well. The fashion police will have to form a new paradigm.
I was thrilled when I lost enough weight to fit back into my lycra shorts. I'd been using a couple of pairs of MTB shorts from REI for a while. Nice shorts, but not nearly as comfortable as lycra on a road bike. It's not about style and I really don't care if someone else thinks I look dorky.
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Old and fat and I work there , here , a couple days a week.
LBS Manager was friend , first.
can't help in your flame war.. having empathy for those on both sides of the counter..
I don't do vintage, I bought them new, rode them, kept them. Now they are just old bikes
It took me visiting a few LBS before I found the one I spend my $$$ at. I was newbie, had not ridden in 20+ years. The first few I visited wanted to sell me either the cheapest bike in the shop, or the most expensive, and a test ride was the parking lot. A friend told me about a Mom and Pop shop, the owner is also the salesman, and the mechanic. I decided to stop in, and what a difference. He didn't want to sell me any bike, he asked a lot of questions, showed me the road, mountain and hybrids, explained the pluses and minuses of each one, the the price ranges, then asked me what my budget was. I told him what my budget was, he then asked a question no one else had, did I budget for accessories and clothing? I didn't even think of how much a decent pair of shorts or jersey was. A test drive in his shop was, take a ride, just be back in an hour or two. He helped me out with what costs I should figure into my budget, let me test what I was interested in, didn't try to sell me something way out of my budget, and when I stop in asks if everything is still up to me expectations.
It has been almost a year since the purchase, and if I upgrade to a higher end model, I will be buying from there. There is no substitute for good service before and after the sale.
OP, I have had similar experiences when I was shopping for a touring bike and it pushed me away from a LHT because I wasn't going to spend my money at that LBS. I have decided long ago that if I am not treated respectfully when I am buying something then it will probably go downhill when I need it serviced.
I don't do vintage, I bought them new, rode them, kept them. Now they are just old bikes
If there is a Yelp or similar page (such as on Yahoo!) for the shop, relate you experience for others to read.
I am rarely patronized at LBS's. At the one I frequent most, I often have long discussions with the owner about FOGOB (fat old guys on bikes) issues, and I get straight talk from him. The few times I have been patronized was at one local bike shop, and I don't feel that was weight related. That was simply an employee who thought he would please the boss by giving me a McUpsell. Another time this same employee refused to exchange a tube that had blown on me on first inflation, insisting I had pinched it on installation. I took it to the manager, who, acting like he wanted my repeat business, exchanged it.
Must be lucky here (Brisbane, Australia). Not once have I got the " you are not worthy to be on a road bike" attitude. Not once was the recommendation that I get onto a hybrid etc when I said I wanted to do distance road riding and get some fitness and speed.
The young and old staff have all been actually quite good and in most cases I find that once they see you have the same "passion" they couldn't care less that you are a 48 year old carry 40lb too much weight just acknowledge that we love doing the same thing just they are faster and fitter.
I get my real servicing done at an BS that is nowhere near being my LBS but its an owner/operator who I ride with every now and then and the work is done perfectly at a good price. I support him because he is a good guy doing good work.
The closest two LBS's have both gotten my money for things. My wife bought me a a Garmin 800 which needed warranty replacement after 8 months. I had lost the receipt but roughly knew the date. They handled it all, sent the Garmin off and I had the replacement in 7 days. Its a bike shop chain store but they still provided good service.
The drivers here are not exactly bike friendly but cycling is the fastest growing sport in the country and it shows with plenty of us overweight old guys taking it up with passion and the shops know it - we are the new age Harley crowd and have the money to indulge the passion. They are not going to kill the cash cow!!!
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Finding a good LBS for tuneups is even more of a challenge with a recumbent. One place in town, they're friendly and willing to give it a go, but clueless though it works just like a normal bike gear wise, just stretched out. The rest? Dismissive, refuse to do it as they try to sell me an upright bike.
I finally did find a bike shop, but can't call it local. 50 miles away in Stockholm. A hard core cycle shop with high end racers. Just as friendly and professional as a 40+, plump, gray-haired woman could want. Took them less than 24 hours even. Definitely found my new cycle shop.


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Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province is located in the headstream area of the three rivers in the hinterland of Tibetan Plateau, southeast of Qinghai Province. Yushu is one of the important parts of Tibetan Plateau and forms a natural region by itself in the hinterland of Tibetan Plateau. The snowy peaks and glaciers in Geladandong Peak in the Tanggula mountain supplies source water for some famous rivers in China, such as the Yangtse River, Yellow River and Lanchang River. This magic plateau preserves the original features of the ecological environment and the thick primeval forest covers the hills and valleys in the southeast part of Yushu area. The green grass decorates the wildness and the plains in the northeast part, while the scenery presenting before you is the tents embellishing in the blue mountains and green lands with the cattle and sheep eating everywhere and melodious pastoral songs floating in the air.
On this well-protected highland lives many rare plateau animals and birds, for example some world level precious wild animals like wild yaks which only exists in the Tibetan Plateau, Tibetan antelopes and White-lips deer who are roaming in the vast land of Kekexili State Natural Reserve. While the rare black-neck Cranes are singing towards the sky, dancing and breeding their offspring around the grass-covered Longbao Lake. The charming golden time in Yushu is in midsummer and it is also a best season for sightseeing. The elegant dance in Yushu, the magnificent costume, the colorfulness of the tent city and the splendor scene of the horse racing here all can be renowned as the unique local national cultural flavor which has the reputation both within and outside the country and it also shows the enchanting demeanor and the special charming of Yushu.
The culture relics in the early period of Tang Dynasty and Tubo period-the Hall of the Gautma Buddha of thousand years old (also called Princess Wenchen Temple), the grand Mani stones piles in Xinzai village, the picturesque Stone-caving in Balai ravine and the varied and colorful Tibetan Buddhist culture are all the tourist resorts for the tourists with different purposes to appreciate, get to know and study the worship system here.
Administrative District Planning: Under the administration of Yushu Prefecture there are all together six counties namely: Yushu County, Zaduo County, Chengduo County, Zhiduo County, Nangqian County and Qumalai County. The People's government of Yushu Prefecture is in Jieji Town Yushu County which is 800 kilometers away from Xining City, the capital of Qinghai Province.
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Charles A. Birmingham, Jr., age 89, of Rogers, passed away August 31st , 2012 at his home. He was born April 16, 1923 in Watervliet, New York to the late Charles A. and Estelle Smith Birmingham. He retired as a manufacturing Engineer for IBM Corporation. He was a veteran of the US Army. Charles had lived in New York State, Colorado and then moved to Arkansas 34 years ago. He was a life member of the New York State Ranger School – Forestry School where he graduated in 1942. He was a life member of the Military Order fo the Purple Heart, Post 633 in Rogers, a Life Member of VFW Post 2841 in Brighton Colorado, he served in the 95th Infantry, 320th Engineer (c ) Battalion During WW2; ETO, Purple Heart, Bronze Star during his service from October 1942 until November 1945. He had been a member of Hoags Corners, New York Volunteer Fire Dept., and had been president of Woodcarvers of North West Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife Betsey Vincent Birmingham to whom he was married on February 15th, 1947 in Nassau, New York. , 2 sons Charles Augustine Birmingham III of Brighton, CO, Jeffrey John Birmingham of Centerton, AR, 1 daughter, Nancy Phillips Albin of Rogers, AR, 1 brother Jerry Birmingham, 1 sister Anne Birmingham of Oregon, and by 6 grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.
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