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Joe Flacco's contract includes $52 million guaranteed, according to report
Joe Flacco's historic new six-year, $120.6-million contract with the Baltimore Ravens includes a whopping $52 million in guaranteed money, USA Today's Jim Corbett reported Sunday.
Flacco and the Ravens agreed to the contract on Friday and he will sign it Monday, according to the report. The deal makes the Super Bowl MVP Flacco the highest-paid player in NFL history and could keep him in a Ravens uniform through age 34.
Corbett reported that the contract will count only $6.8 million against the Ravens' salary cap this season. The deal also aids the Ravens because they now are free to use their franchise tag, if they choose, on one of three players — linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, defensive end Paul Kruger or safety Ed Reed.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told the NFL Network's Albert Breer that he was happy about the deal.
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I have lost two queens the previous year, and one already this year, out of my two hobby hives. I have had good brood, honey/pollen stores, and syrup. Yet, they have still vanished....the most recent I believe I saw the drone who carried her away.
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Apartment 1 minute from the sea and 5 minutes from the center
Size100 m²
Floor No.4
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Family/child friendly
- Balcony/terrace
- Air conditioning
- Internet/WiFi
- Towels
Accommodation summary
|Via Serraino Vulpitta, 91100 Trapani, Italy
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It is part of a building and is very quiet on the fourth floor.
It 'also a kitchen and washing machine
It is within walking distance (one minute walk) from the beach and adjacent five minutes from the historic center.
Near the train station and the port.
House rulesAnd 'no smoking inside the apartment.
Pets are not allowed
|Price for > 2 guests
|$ 24 US per guest/night extra
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Reviews of this property
I can definitely recommend the apartment. It has great location (everything is near - beach, city center, market place and great restaurant with pizza). Air conditioning is only in bedrooms, but our host, Nicolina, had provided us with two fans, which were not easy to get during hot days - thanks a lot :) We had some small issues with the Internet, but everything was handled very quickly by Nicolina. She is extremely communicative and helpful host.
We had a great time in the appartment of Nicolina. She is a very nice host who Can tell you al lot about the neighbourhood. The appartment is close to the city center and about 2 minutes walk from the beach. The appartment has everything you need! We are shure to come back again!
The apartment is very spacious and well furnished with artistic atmosphere and fully equipped.
Very nice location, 5 min. walk to the beach. Some problem with luggage to 4th floor without elevator. Ms.Nicolina is very helpful and heard felt.
Highly recommended.
Alexander & Elena
A great appartment with stunning view.
The flat is very spacious and lies on the 4th floor. There is no elevator in the building, but when up there is a lovely view towards the sea. The building is situated about 10-15 minutes from the city center, and close to the beach, bakeries and supermarkets.Nicolina was helpful before and during our stay in Trapani.
I cant highly recomand this appartment. Its very noce furnitured, big and placed well in the city. One of the best place i ever stayed.
Nicolina is a very friendly and helpful host. The apartment was perfect. Located near the beach and the historic centre. We had a great time in Trapani!!
What a marvellous apartment. It's a huge flat on the 4th floor so you'll get good exercise. When you've reached the flat you'll see it was worth the effort.
We enjoyed the sunset on the sea from the balcony. If you look into the other direction you'll see the cable car going to Erice. So the views are great.
The flat is nicely located. It takes about 10 minutes on foot to get to the city centre, either by walking down the streets or along the seaside. Trapani and its surroundings is lovely, so it was really worth staying there for five nights.
Nicolina was very helpful. She met us at the station. And it was also very nice that she gave us a lift on the day we left. It was really nice to meet her.
Lovely and very large apartment. One could easily stay here with a family. A very clean and very complete place! Despite that we arrived earlier that expected, Nicolina was there to let us in. Nicolina was very enthusiastic and easy to communicate with. The beach was just around the corner and the historic centre about a 10 minute walk. The only downside could be the stairs if you are less mobile, as it is on the 5th floor without a lift (hence the great view from the balcony!)
Very good experience!. The apartment was spacious and even more beautiful than what you could sense from the photos. The owner has proven attentive to detail and very hospitable.
Esperienza molto positiva!.
L'appartamento era anche più bello e spazioso di quello che si poteva percepire dalle foto.
La proprietaria si è dimostrata attenta ai dettagli e molto ospitale.
We had a wonderful stay in Nicolina's apartment, and a fantastic holiday in Trapani! The apartment is clean, spacious and has stunning views over Mediterranean Sea and the city of Erice. It is a quiet neighbourhood close to the beach, and just a nice walk away from the centro storico of Trapani and shopping. It is easy to do daytrips to the Egadi Islands, Palermo and Erice, which we have enjoyed very much.
Nicolina is a very friendly, service minded and attentive host; we would love to come back.
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Andrew keep us posted on the experiment. How did you loose one of the hives? When you say they were fiesty, did you mean while they were being inspected, or otherwise. Thanks Steve
I have had good performance out of the queens i got from them. Yes they are expensive too . While the hive is gone (bees are not fireproof) I can & will say they are good bees . there bees are a combination of there previous lines .,All American (Italian) ,Buckfast , SMaRt line (SMR)
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We bought a nuc from BeeWeaver last year that failed miserably. Came with mature SHB in it - possibly infested with larvae too. That said, the nuc never really got off the ground properly because we had the driest summer ever here in TX in 2011.
This year we got one from BeeWeaver (have to like local sources for live animals, eh?) and one from CF Koehnen & Sons in CA. BeeWeaver had a fair few drones in the package. CF Koehnen had sent the bees through some kind of sorter, so we only had worker girls.
The BeeWeaver bees are A LOT more testy than the CA bees. The CA bees were a little slower to fill out the frames and didn't end up swarming. They are also a lot lighter in color and MUCH more gentle all around. But they bearded up the outside of the hive all summer long in the heat whereas the BeeWeaver hives seemed more resistant. Also note that those Bee Weaver bees swarmed because they'd gone crazy and totally filled in the hives much faster than we'd realized.
Laura Weaver is one of BeeWeaver's best assets -- really came through for us in a pinch when we had that swarm event and needed to requeen! SO, customer service is great.
We'll see how winters go for the various genetics . . .
Andrew could you pm me your state inspector's email address, if you have it? Thanks Steve


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Beginning Guide to Metals
A machining business gave young people visiting the shop a set of blocks made from various metals to help them understand the work of manufacturing, and the knowledge of materials that manufacturers put to use.
Richard Malek, president of Tech-Max Machine (the shop featured in this article), periodically hosts a local group of Cub Scouts at his facility. The kids (third through fifth grade) are given the chance to learn about manufacturing in the hope that some of them might picture themselves doing this work in the future. For these visits, Mr. Malek devises displays and object lessons to help the kids experience what manufacturing is all about.
To prepare for one such visit, he had his shop machine blocks from various different metals—aluminum, bronze, steel, titanium and others—so that he could give a set of the blocks to each of the kids to take home. The insight he wanted to convey is that metals have very different properties, and that manufacturers master these properties so they can choose the right metal for the need at hand and work with that material in the right way. The different appearances and hefts of the different blocks helped make this lesson tangible.
Each scout also received a basic one-page guide to these different metals written by Mr. Malek. Download a PDF version.
(The shop president says he also expects to host a group of sixth- through eighth-grade Boy Scouts later this spring. He is in the process now of thinking about the best way to engage this older group.)


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Large Studio + En-Suite + Kitchen
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Počet místností1
Velikost30 m²
Floor No.0
- Vhodné pro rodiny s dětmi
- Internet/WiFi
- Klimatizace
- Televize
- Uzamykatelný pokoj
- Ručníky
- Kuchyně
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|Via Homs, 00199 Roma, Itálie
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Kitchen, King size bed, sofa bed, 32" TV, region free DVD player, HI-FI radio/cd player, free WI-FI connection, fridge, micowave with grill, oven, washing basin, electric kettle, tea and coffee facilities, plates and cutlery, bed linen and towels, small security safe.
We love our guests and we'll do our best to make their stay a wonderful experience. Since we live in another side of the loft, we can be very helpful or invisible, as you prefer! We are Kinky e LGBT friendly too.
In the surrondings there are plenty of shops and restaurants, deli, markets, ice-cream shops and a cinema.
It is well connected with buses and metro. There is also an inexpensive guarded car park (5€ per 24/h) very close to the entrance.
How To get here from airport or Railway Station Roma Termini:
Train "Leonardo Express" from Fiumicino train station to Roma Termini railway station (30 min.); then take metro B1 to LIBIA metro stop, (metro B station, take the train to "Conca d'Oro" 15min).
You have to walk just 150 m to reach the Loft.
I live with my partner and unfortunately I am often away on business. If I am not at home, Luigi will take care of you with warmth and attention. We love our guests and we will endeavor to make your stay absolutely perfect. Living in another part of the loft, we are available for any need. Similarly, for guests who appreciate privacy, we will be a discreet presence. Separate access to two apartments ensures maximum freedom of movement and privacy.
Car park close and very cheap!
Domovní řádNo pets.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|326 €
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
|1168 €
|Cena za více než 2 ubytované(ých)
|11 € Cena za osobu/noc navíc
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Luigi has been very nice and helpfull,giving advice about transport, restaurants, etc. And always available ir we need something.
Te studio Was very clean and confortable and close to the metro station.
We had a very good time! Thank you Luigi
We loved our stay here. It is a 5 minute walk to the metro and then only about 10 minutes by metro to the Colloseum. It was a nice neighbourhood. We loved being able to be a tourist during the day and a local at night. We didn't use the restaurants because there were two good supermarkets a couple of minutes away and the apartment had an excellent kitchen available to it. The hosts are excellent. They left plenty of supplies in the fridge for use and there was even a Nespresso machine available to make coffee. I had a beer and drank the coffee! The room itself was huge. And if you want to watch movies then there were plenty available. You would have to be picky to find fault. Some have said that there was little natural light, which is true. But it was very quiet. And I thought that a loft would be higher up but it was a ground floor apartment We just really enjoyed it. Our hosts were just about to get married! We hope that the wedding went well. Our best wishes. Thanks for a great stay
The loft in Rome was amazing and wonderful! It's very modern but yet so cosy you will feel like being home. Tiziana and Luigi are great hosts who will help you whenever you have a question. You can find all you may need in the loft (towels, dishes, movies, phone recharger, ...). There is also a kitchen for your own use. It is very close to the Metro Station Libia and from there you are in the city in ten minutes.
We could not have chosen a better place to stay! :)
we were impressed by Tiziana's simply great hospitality and superfriendly reception. The room is extremely large, very well furnished and absolutely quiet. Although not located in the city centre, connections by bus and metro are very good, and the neighbourhood is funny, with various good places for eating or simply for a drink. We strongly recommend it
Tiziana and her boyfriend are very hospitable. We felt at home and would certainly recommend this place to seasoned Rome visitors. Thank you very much again
This loft is really a surprise when you arrive in via Homs. It's incredible quiet and well designed. You get a feeling of space and rest the moment your step in. Tiziana and her boyfriend are welcoming hosts and provide a full fridge of goodies. It's located far away from the tourist flocks, at the end of via Nomentana, but still easily accessible (it took us 15 minutes cycling from Roma Termini), there's a metro stop nearby. Some good and simple eating places nearby, and don't miss the Mausoleo Santa Costanza, a wonder of 4th century early Christian art - with 17th century Flemish graffiti. I would certainly recommend this place to seasoned Rome visitors - if you're not looking for a small room next to the Pantheon. Oh, yes, there's a full multimedia machine and free Wi-Fi, but we were too busy eating out and enjoying Rome ;-)
Luigi ist ein sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber. Das Apartment ist wie beschrieben. Mit dem U-Bahn ist die Innenstadt wirklich schnell zu erreichen.
Luigi is a very friendly and helpful host . The apartment is as described . With the underground the downtown is really fast to achieve.
Il soggiorno a Roma presso Tiziana è stato eccellente.I padroni di casa sono stati da subito gentili, disponibili e discreti.Ben arredato il loft, dotato di ogni tipo di comodità e molto funzionale.La pulizia è ottima e gli arredi sono molto graziosi.Inoltre è ottima la comodità di un parcheggio custodito nelle vicinanze e l'accesso alla metro.Un futuro soggiorno a Roma ci vedrà sicuramente,ospiti di Tiziana.Grazie!
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First Look: 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

Rumors were flying in the lead-up to this year's Geneva Motor Show as legendary automaker Alfa Romeo prepared to unveil the production variant of their hot new two-seater!

Rumors were flying in the lead-up to this year's Geneva Motor Show as legendary Italian automaker Alfa Romeo prepared to unveil the production variant of their hot new two-seater, the 2014 4C. While any launch from Alfa is usually hyped among the predominantly European fan base, the 4C will be the first model to relaunch the brand in the American market since it withdrew in the mid-1990s.
{"pbembedwidget":"gallery","id":"13692","size":"large","alignment":"left"} At first look, the 4C is a strikingly beautiful but overwhelmingly distinct looking compact hot rod. It's quite different from most of the "exotics" on the roads these days, and that factor could either make or break its success with buyers unfamiliar with the brand's styling here in the U.S. The vehicle's exterior harks back to noted historic models—particularly the rare 1968 33 Stradale (only 18 were made)—but it is ultimately engineered both in Alfa treatments and in aerodynamics to meet the company's benchmark for performance. The front fascia, unmistakably Alfa Romeo, serves as a design extension of the raised "V" lines of the hood, directing the sight lines down through the bumper and over the flared wheel wells, ultimately flowing into the dynamic sculpted side air intakes that emphasize the vehicle's power and speed. Together, these elements form one of the greatest facets of Alfa's profile: the famous "Trefoil."
Underneath this shell lies a mid-engine, all-aluminum powertrain—or as Alfa refers to it, "the beating heart." The newly developed direct-injection 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine drives an impressive 240 horses of power through the chassis, making it just as suitable for everyday driving as it is track-ready. The 1750 Turbo produces a decent 258 pound-feet of torque at a low 1700 rpm, all of which is controlled by Alfa's TCT twin-dry-clutch six-speed transmission in automatic with more suitable paddles behind the steering wheel. The wheel itself, we're told, does not feature power steering, partially to save weight but also to preserve a dynamic driving experience.
The 40/60 front-back weight distribution is enhanced through the frame through the use of high-strength composite material, with the driver and passenger chassis itself an astoundingly light 65 kg monocoque (supporting weight through an external skin) built of Formula 1-tech carbon fiber. The Alfa DNA selector includes a Race driving mode as well as the traditional Dynamic, Natural and All Weather options.
When it comes to the overall numbers, the Alfa 4C really does hit it out of the park with a top speed of over 155 mph, reaching the zero to 60 mark in about 4.5 seconds.
It's no doubt this car has broad sex appeal, with its intuitive Italian styling and powerful technology gleaned from Fiat Group cousin Maserati. While the 4C—named for four pistons and cilindro (cylinders)—will be the first to land in the U.S. later this year, we're promised a slew of additional models will make their stateside debut in the coming years, very much along the lines of what the company has been doing with its Fiat brand since 2011.
While the 4C is rumored to cost somewhere near $60K to start when it appears this fall, those who feel the need to get their hands on one first can preorder the Launch Edition, which comes in Carrara White with carbon fiber accents for around 60,000 Euros. Act quickly; there will be only 500 for the North American market.
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Perhaps this has been covered before but I could not find it when looking back.
If you have bees on 4.9 do you also need to run the same size for supering during the honey flow?
I still have many supers of the larger size and am wondering if this can be used or will it need to be recycled?


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Babyfood Carrot Cake - little weird, not sure why I'd want to use babyfood here, but the rest looks good
Gammy Dodger stashed this in Things that might get made
Ingredients Cake: 1 1/2 cups grated fresh carrots (about 2 large) 1 cup walnut pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple (see Cooks Note) 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 2 (4-ounce) jars pureed carrot baby food Icing: 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese (1 pound), at room temperature 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups fresh pineappleRead more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spring-celebration-carrot-cake-recipe.html
DirectionsFor the cake:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 2 (8-inch) square cake pans, line them with buttered parchment paper, and dust with flour.Toss the carrots, walnuts and 1/2 cup pineapple with 3/4 cup of the flour in a small bowl and set aside.Whisk the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.In another large bowl beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and light, about 5 minutes. While continuing to beat the eggs slowly, gradually add the oil, and then the pureed carrot.Scatter the dry ingredients over the wet and then gently fold them together to make a loose batter. Gently fold the nuts, carrots, and pineapple into the batter. Pour into the prepared pans. Bake the cakes until firm to the touch and a cake tester comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on a rack for 25 minutes. Turn cakes out of pans and cool completely on the rack.For the icing:Beat cream cheese in a large bowl, with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in the butter until smooth. Sift the sugar over the cream cheese, and beat until smooth. Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy. Refrigerate to set slightly for about 20 minutes.To assemble the cake, place a cake layer on a cake stand, plate, or cake board. Spread about half of the icing over top, but leave the sides bare. Sprinkle icing with about half of the pineapple. Top with a second cake layer, and repeat with remaining icing and pineapple. Serve.Cook's Note: You will need about 1/2 a fresh medium pineapple, trimmed, cored, and finely chopped for the whole cake and frosting.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spring-celebration-carrot-cake-recipe.html
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Yes, but I agree with Gammy: there's gotta be a better ingredient than carrot baby food.
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PONCHATOULA (AP) — Authorities are investigating two threats made at Louisiana schools.
A Belle Chasse High School student was arrested Monday after threatening to shoot up the school and kill a teacher.
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Lonnie Greco said 18-year-old Leonard F. Jourdan III was booked with terrorizing.
Greco said Jourdan admitted to detectives that during a class, he allegedly threatened to shoot up the school Friday because he believes the world is coming to an end.
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Cigar City Crime
The little known history of one of the most powerful mafia bosses in America
Thoughts of American mafia usually conjure mental images of New York mobsters, and you're more likely to recant lines from The Godfather than any sort of actual utterance from a real-life mafia don. But a look to the past shows that organized crime was more engrained in American culture than most of us thought. Who knew the city of Tampa, known more for its proximity to a bay an NHL team is named after, was a hotbed for illegal gambling rackets and drug trafficking? The secret history is a secret no longer.
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A freak accident leaves astronaut Mark Watney stranded alone on the surface of the red planet in 'The Martian'.
A massive storm forces the Ares 3 mission to abort, but Watney is struck by flying debris during evacuation and presumed dead. In order to stay alive against what any sane assessment would call insurmountable odds, the engineer/botanist must take into account literally every detail.
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Eh, shounen logic. Why bother questioning it?
Though to be fair, it's not like EVERYONE with a DF is suddenly a combat expert (Wapol sure as heck wasn't one, for instance).....
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Truthfully, most of the fighting is just as much a form of imagination as it is actual fisticuffs. Foxy is a perfect example of this. He sucks as an actual fighter, so he created ways that he could win relying on his imaginative use of his powers rather than building up his physical/spiritual prowess. Enel is also a good example of this. He is a true stereotypical Logia-user (just standing in place, letting himself get hit), and while less imaginative than someone like Foxy, Enel still managed to create a weak fighting style that utilized his natural Mantra with his new Lightning abilities.
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Enel is weak? Lol people get Carrie away. Luffy has too much PIS going for him in that arc. Enel was faster than him. Sure his attacks didn't work that's becaus he didn't use or know about COA. Don't see luffy winning that fight is enel used his heated weapon. Nobody created a weak fighting style :rolleyes. Good chapter but why are smoshigi and toker standing there. Dont let luffy hog all the action
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^I think he meant that Eneru was "weak" in the sense that he didn't really have much of a fighting style outside of spamming his thunder powers. I mean, sure he had that trident or whatever, but he didn't really use it that much in combat. Now compare that to DF users like, say..... Lucci, who was at least a trained assassin.....
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That was not a bad chapter. Luffy needs to stop doing stupid things in battle. Inhaling toxin was not a smart idea. I thought CC was going to give Luffy a challenge, the fight was pretty much one sided. It is a shame Smoker does not have his body, he looks so helpless watching Luffy. What is Law's relationship with the mystery man? The Harpy obviously knows him, because she is giggling and she is not being attacked by him. What if Law's father is Dr. Vega Punk, and he is coming back to correct past mistakes? If this character truly is Akoiji, then I am curious to see what kind of scar he has from the battle with Akainu? Second question is why is he keeping tabs on so many of the new generation Pirates? He kept on eye on Luffy and the crew, he kept tabs on Robin, and now Law (If this guy is Akoiji).
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And in some sense, Croc is in that category as well. Basically, if you take their DF power away, their fight ability down down drastically. I mean like BB said, there are DF who got TOO reliant on their DF ability and ignore their basic physical ability that once their DF power is figured out/neutralized they became easy to deal with.
But on the other hand, the fight really wasn't as one sided as some say in this chapter. Luffy only got knock out due to the currently unknown property of CC's DF power, otherwise, he still holds overwhelming advantage physically. If it is indeed poison, the question here is how out of it Luffy is? Can he recover enough to at least push CC away so he can regroup?
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1. Sengoku
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I don't see how you could possibly place Enel in your top 10 strongest .
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2 years ago Enel had Mantra and he did pretty good taking on Luffy. Look at Black Beard he made Yonkou in two years. He would have never stood against some of the people in top 10 two years ago. If Enel gets King haki and Armor Haki, he will be up there with the top fighters. Also Enel's ego up there with some of those fighters on the list. If he makes a come back he may very well be one of the top fighters out there. I am curious how well he will do with against some of the top fighters today?
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The only thing Enel has going for him is his hax lightning logia. Other than that, all of his physical stats leave much to be desired. A top-tier fighter would never lose to a pre-time-skip gearless Luffy no matter how disadvantageous the circumstances are.
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Enel did survive against Luffy, and he could have done away with Luffy but he had the same problem like Croc, he underestimated him and his ego got in the way. You say Enel has his hax Logia but look at Black Beard, he has two devil fruits and still looking. Black Beard was able to take over White Beards property, so Marco and remaining white beard crew were not strong enough, and also he is able to hold his property in the presence of other yonkous. Seems like he has gone through a huge power up over the two years. Look at Luffy and the crew, they have huge power up has well. If Enel makes a comeback do you think he will be the same? He has shown that he is has smart has Robin when figuring out things, do you think he has learned about the other two haki branches? If you are going to name Crocs performance in Alabasta don't for get to mention his performance in Marine Ford. If I remember Croc held his own pretty nicely against Mihawk, which is one of your top 10.
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But, I will admit that "Strongest" is a very debatable topic. So, how about I simply say Top 10 Most Destructive since, once again, Enel can destroy an island (something very few characters have been shown to be able to do).
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In 2005, the Macon Water Authority donated this historic water treatment plant to the community for the creation of a 180-acre public park. In January 2009, the park was dedicated as Amerson Water Works Park, in honor of Mr. Frank C. Amerson, Jr., for the key role he played in making the park a reality. AWWP hosts a handicap-usable playground, the only one of its kind in Middle Georgia, the Atlanta Gas Light Picnic Pavilion, canoe launch, and under construction, the Porter Pavilion. Future plans include restroom facilities and a public boat launch.
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The internet revolution of the past decade has been like sideshow alley at the annual show: plenty of mugs have done their money trying to ping the clown's head in the shooting gallery.
Out of a million ideas, only a handful like Google and Ebay have hit the jackpot and gone on to become multi-billion-dollar business empires, fed by hardware and software from the likes of Apple, which briefly replaced Exxon as the world's biggest company.
One of the great travel ideas that has predictably gone on to become part of a global business empire is SeatGuru.com, which simply reproduces the floorplans supplied by airlines for each one of their plane types.
Founder and business traveller Matthew Daimler made the site more than a simple floorplan by colour-coding seats according to whether they are good, bad or indifferent.
In the internet game, all the spoils go to the winner who, by hook or by crook, has been in the right place at the right time with the right idea and the right connections to break through into the consciousness of the biggest number of punters.
So it's bizarre to note that there's a perfectly good competitor to SeatGuru.com sitting on the sidelines and swamped by the attention and critical mass garnered by SeatGuru, which is now a subsidiary of TripAdvisor.com, itself a subsidiary of online travel sales giant Expedia.com.
SeatPlans.com claims to have configuration maps from more than 150 airlines, compared to SeatGuru's 95-plus. Because SeatPlans followed SeatGuru into the online travel space, it studied its competitor's weaknesses and made sure it wouldn't repeat them.
One of those weaknesses was SeatGuru's Americanness – like so many ideas from the US, it is only vaguely interested in the rest of the world.
For example, it still doesn't list Tiger Airways and lists only A330-200 long-haul international seat plans for Jetstar.
However, while SeatGuru is spruiking all sorts of hip new "apps" that are at best peripheral and barely useful, there are more basic long-term problems with the data that has survived the "relaunch" which should have been picked up.
Blogger and former Sydney Morning Herald Aviation Editor Ben Sandilands excoriates the website in the harshest terms: "SeatGuru's new-look website is so spectacularly unreliable that it could have been brought to us by the same people who committed the Apple Maps atrocity."
Since Sandilands is a tall man, he is hyper-tuned in to issues about seat comfort and notes that the IT nerds at SeatGuru haven't noticed that the seat width in a 10-abreast economy configuration is necessarily narrower than that of a nine-abreast configuration.
"On the new American Airlines 777-300ERs, which are to drool over, it quotes the cushion width as being 17 inches in 10-across economy and also 17 inches across in its nine-across economy," Sandilands writes.
"Go to the Emirates seat map representations and we get 17.5 inches width in its 10-across 777s, but which is the same value quoted for its 10-across A380s, and its eight across A340s.
"Surely this can't be right in the Emirates A380s, which seem so comfortably wide as the same 10-across seats in a Singapore Airlines A380 which it quotes more plausibly as being 19 inches wide, which is also the width of an economy seat on a Singapore Airlines nine-across 777?"
These are basic accuracy issues but the IT nerds over at Tnooz.com think Seatguru's underarms are scented with rose oil.
"Beyond the design tweaks, the story here lies squarely in the meta," writes Tnooz.com's Nick Vivion. "Meta search is becoming ever-more popular, with TripAdvisor's flight search product now baked into the core of SeatGuru. Users can not only search for flights right there alongside the seat maps, but can also take advantage of SeatGuru's new "G-Factor" functionality.
"G-Factor rates flights according to comfort, with three main categories: 'love it', 'like it', or 'live with it'. …This feature allows specific-seat-seeking travellers the ability to gauge their comfort level alongside schedule, pricing and amenities."
Erm, sounds awfully like a warmed-over version of those simple ideas Nick Daimler put into the site all those years ago (2001).
The bottom line is the basic information isn't bug-free. Says Sandilands in an email: "It is an acute reflection on the disconnection between the real world and the hard yakka of establishing facts, and the child-like belief encountered in some IT circles that you don't need to actually establish anything factorial, but harvest and reformat data without worrying about embedded errors."
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As geeks, we're not always known for our fashion sense beyond our closets full of ThinkGeek t-shirts. In fact, I've always been pretty certain that somewhere around middle school there was a class in "How To Be A Girl" that I neglected to enroll in. Then along comes motherhood to stretch everything in new directions and leave your body looking like someone else's and your closet full of things you used to love to wear. BeauCoo is a mobile app with a new website that can help you figure it all out.
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Here are some pictures of the 2 treatments I did on my 2 hive that I was concerned about the SHB in. I did 2 sugar treatments a few weeks apart with in my novice opion worked well for me. I have 1 hive that is a little weaker than the other and it of course had the most beetles. This was done thru a Freeman bottom board, screened. I didn't have an ant problem until just this fall as I put feeders on the hives, I have been using vasoline around the hive now to deter them, but as you see some of them died as well.
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PR-B volleyball team 2nd at tournament
After defeating Parker's Prairie by scores of 25-15 and 25-23, and Blackduck 26-24 and 25-12, the Pine River-Backus Tigers lost to Pequot Lakes 25-19, 25-13 in the championship game to the Pine and Lakes volleyball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 7, in Pine River.
The Tigers were down 5-3 in the first game against Pequot Lakes when they went on a six-point run including a kill by Journee Howard to take the lead 9-5. The Tigers led 15-12 before giving up an eight-point run to the Patriots. They were not able to come back from that point.
The second game was tied 11-11 when Pequot got a six-point run to take over, and eventually won the title.
PR-B, 4-4 overall, were scheduled to host Crosby-Ironton on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and then host Laporte at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Team scores: PR-B def. Parkers Prairie 25-19, 25-13; PR-B def. Blackduck 26-24, 25-12; Pequot Lakes def. PR-B 25-19, 25-13.
Pine River-Backus statistics: Journee Howard 5 ace serves, 8 kills, 2 blocks, 26 set assists, 16 digs Lily Wiemann 4 ace serves, 2 kills, 1 block, 3 digs Desirae Sonenstahl 2 ace serves, 2 digs Carlee Staples 1 ace serve, 6 kills, 8 digs Megan Porta 1 ace serve, 8 kills, 3 blocks, 2 set assists, 9 digs Callie Tilbury 1 ace serve, 3 kills, 6 digs Lainey Kangas 1 dig Megan Felthous 7 ace serves, 16 kills, 6 blocks, 3 set assists, 15 digs Kayla Adkins 23 digs
Nevis 3, PR-B 0
The Tigers were defeated in three games in a conference match against the host Nevis Tigers, who took fourth in the state tournament last year, on Thursday, Sept. 5.
The first game was tied 7-7 when Nevis got a four-point run to take the lead, and they dominated the rest of the game to hand the Tigers a loss 12-25. The second game was three points closer as the Tigers were ahead 10-9, but gave up two 4-point runs in a row and lost 25-15.
The third game was the closest as the Tigers came back from being down 19-15 to tie it 21-21, before giving up yet another four-point run to take the loss 25-21.
"I'm so proud of the way my team has been competing these last few weeks," said Journee Howard. "I know our first two games have been losses, which is always hard to come back from, but being one of the only teams to break 20 with Nevis is a huge step up from where we have been in the last couple of years. I think that alone really shows what we're capable of doing."
Howard finished with seven kills to lead the Tigers.
"The chemistry with all of our girls is amazing," she said. "When someone is down everyone picks her right back up. I believe that kind of support can make a huge difference in the way anyone plays.
"As far as the rest of the season goes, I'm looking forward to this year more than any I have before. I believe that we're going to go farther than we have (in recent years)."
PR-B stats: Journee Howard 1 ace serve, 7 kills, 6 set assists, 3 digs. Lily Wiemann 3 kills, 1 block, 1 dig. Carlee Staples 1 set assist, 2 digs. Megan Porta 2 ace serves, 1 kill, 1 block, 2 digs. Callie Tilbury 1 set assist, 2 digs. Lainey Kangas 1 dig. Megan Felthous 4 kills, 6 digs. Kayla Adkins 1 kill, 8 digs.


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Arsène Wenger admits he is reluctant to rotate his team against Marseille on Tuesday night.
Arsenal are on a roll right now. They have won eight of their last nine games and another victory against the French giants would put the Emirates Stadium side in the Knockout Stages for the 12th successive season.
Wenger retained his previous Premier League side for the stunning 5-3 win at Chelsea on Saturday and, though the games have been stacking up, he may name a similar team for this crucial European clash.
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May 5, 2013 at 6:43 pm #1302592
I have three races this year that will involve lots of very rocky/talus conditions- I ran one of them last year in Montrail Sabino Trails and they were adequately beefy and padded; but while the toe box was roomy they were a little loose in the heel and mid-foot I've tried the Mtn Masochists and they are a no go- not enough room in the toe box for me
I'm currently running in Brooks PureGrits 2's and we've been getting along handsomely, but these are definitely not the shoe for really harsh/rocky conditions
whatever shoe I go w/ will have to have a roomy toe box (my toes are looooong!), I'd prefer a lower offset, but could live w/ a higher one if the shoe fit well and was beefy enough
TIAMay 5, 2013 at 6:46 pm #1983567
S LongMember
@izelozLocale: Wasatch
I love my Altra Lone Peaks for those type of conditions. With some Dirt Girl gaiters.May 5, 2013 at 7:23 pm #1983581
rOg wBPL Member
@rog_wLocale: rogwilmers.wordpress
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Mike – I like a snug fitting heal in my shoes.
one way I accomplish this is the way I lace them.
do you use that second upper lace hole that is on "most" trail runners?
simply run the lace tip thru this very last hole the reverse way from the other holes then take the lace from the oposite side and run it thru the small loop that was formed, then cinch the laces up.
I find this typically locks my heal into the heal cup just fine.
another way to tighten up the heal and mid foot, which I have used a few times, is to take a second pare of socks, cut the front third (or front half) off so your toe box doesn't get to tight, them pull them onto your foot and carefully pull your regular socks over them. if you are careful how you put them on they work wonders to snug up the back half of the shoe. you may want to do this with a fairly thin pair of socks so you don't snug up too much.
if that doesn't satisfy you, there are always the Cascadias which are plenty beefy, but they do have a bit of lateral instability for me.
a really nice, light, low to the ground shoe, with a rock plate are the Pearl Izumi Peak II. I love them for shorter runs … meaning up to 25 miles or so.May 5, 2013 at 7:51 pm #1983590
hadn't thought about the Altras- I've heard they have a nice roomy toe box, I got to see them in person when we ran the GC last spring- they looked a little light for rough stuff (looked perfect for the GC though), but looks can be deceiving
I've heard good things from folks using La Sportiva, but didn't know how the room was in the toe box- good to hear, I'll see if I can find a pair to try on (heading to the "big" city next week)
Art- I haven't used that hole in any of my shoes, but I'll give that a go Like the idea on the sock, never would have thought of that, but makes perfect sense
heard good things on the Cascadia as well, I'll see if I can find pair to try on
MikeMay 5, 2013 at 8:29 pm #1983600
Dustin ShortBPL Member
The lacing style that Art mentions is how Inov8s come and I swear that little difference is what makes their shoes lock my heel in place so much better than any other shoe (The rest of the shoe fits me well so I haven't needed to try other companies since).
This page has some diagrams to elaborate and some alternatives:May 5, 2013 at 8:54 pm #1983609
Eugene SmithBPL Member
@eugeneiusLocale: Nuevo Mexico
Good to hear from you. (*Would one of these races happen to be The Rut 50k!?)
I'll chime in a bit, because I feel like kicking the subject of shoes around a few. It's been a while!
La Sportiva X-Countrys (**discontinued now, but the Anakonda is the nearly identical replacement) are very flexible and nimble with gobs of traction on just about every surface. These have been my default shoe for the shorter technical climbing runs recently and might do the trick for some of your upcoming runs. I did a 9 mile run in them last week with some really techy rocky sections and a short stretch of mixed surface (jeep road) at the end. I haven't run in a shoe as confidence inspiring as these for loose trail conditions, but the lack of midsole cushion really limits the distance these maintain comfort (13 miles is about my limit!). The forefoot room in these is adequate but not generous. I'd say they're medium volume and hug the foot appropriately, considering the shoes intended purpose. The lack of upper overlays keeps them from constricting the forefoot, so there is room for your feet to move around, but the fit is lightyears away from sloppy.
The La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 could be a solid option for your races, merging much of the original C-Lite protection and cushion with the lightweight/nimble nature of the Anakonda/X-Country.
Pure Grits.
You're absolutely right regarding rocky/talus/scree underfoot conditions. Mountain running wasn't really they're intended purpose. You can stumble your way through rough sections due to the large contact patch of the outsole and the ample cushioning, but it can be a sketchy ride negotiating techy bits in these cruisers. If conditions get wet and muddy, particularly slick granite…..fahgettaboudit! I was slipping all over the place last year at the R2R2R.
I'm wrapping up my fourth pair of the gen 1 Pure Grits and I'm overall pretty stoked on that shoe as a door to trail shoe, but the outsole is the achilles heel. I've read the Pure Grit 2 has a considerably better outsole pattern, but the compound Brooks is using is still pretty anemic.
Some other options for you to consider:
Trailroc 255 (*read Tom Caughlan's review at iRunfar.com)
Pearl Izumi Trail N1 (*I only have 3 runs in these so far, but I'm pretty stoked on these right now) The outsole isn't overly aggressive but handles our dry rocky trails considerably well, much better than the Pure Grits.May 5, 2013 at 10:25 pm #1983631
Sumi WadaBPL Member
@detroittigerfanLocale: Ann Arbor
Have to tried the Montrail Bajadas?
I hesitated responding to this because, while I loved the shoe, I did manage to break my ankle in them earlier this month in the Grand Canyon on exactly the kind of conditions you describe (Redwall descent on the Tanner Trail.) But I really don't think it was the fault of the shoe in my case and, right up to when it happened, I was feeling great in them.
I've worn Masochists before and the Bajadas have a wider toe box, which I prefer. I also think the sole is stickier, similar to the LaSportiva Wildcat soles.May 6, 2013 at 12:04 am #1983644
Ito JakuchuBPL Member
@jakuchuLocale: Japan
I don't post here a lot, lots of reading, not too involved in writing as of yet – but I have the Bajadas and have been testing them out quite a lot in the last couple of months so I thought I'd share my personal findings (with emphasis on personal).
Just for reference, I've been doing treks of 25~35Km per day twice a week, yesterday did a 54Km with a bit over 5000 meter accumulated height difference. Most of the trails were a mix of forrest and rocky ridges (in Japan the trails often follow the ridges).
For me/my feet, the Bajadas are the best fitting shoe I have ever hiked in. The heel is really nice and secure, and the toebox is roomy, giving me enough space to never feel cramped in the front. I lace down pretty tight in the front, normal in the mid section and a bit more loose on top. This way the Bajada's stay securely on my foot, no friction anywhere, without feeling constricted. I have not had any blister or hot spot anywhere, a first for me when doing these distances.
Why I reply is I have serious raw/bruised soles after doing more than 35Km on the rocky trails. Perhaps that is to be expected but it is definitely more pronounced than other light hiking shoes I have tried. If this shoe had a rock plate I would buy 10 pairs right now. I tried myog some rock plates but without success yet.
I have wondered about other people's experiences.
If your soles stand up better against rocks, or your trail conditions are different I think it's a very good shoe to try. But since you specifically mention rocky trails, I'm not sure.
Will follow this thread with interest.
Cheers..May 6, 2013 at 6:44 am #1983682
thanks gents for all the input!
Eugene- yup, I'm signed up for the Rut Run- wasn't thinking clearly at the time :) You should consider it- I'm pretty sure I can come up w/ a place stay relatively close by
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I've got the Grit 2's and can't compare them to the 1's, but the grip while decent isn't anything to write home about, definitely an area they could be improved
the 255 is on my list, I've always wrote Inov-8 off as they tended to run narrow, the 255 is on their new anatomical last which supposedly has a much roomier toe box
I looked at the Bajada, but visiting w/ Montrail they thought it might be a little tight in the forefoot- I read a couple of reviews that echoed this- I never have tried a pair on though to say for sure
I'm leaning a little towards the 255 or the Saucony Xodus as both of these shoes have mild drops (6 and 4mm)- the Grits feel very nimble and I think at least in part is due to the mild drop- could be in my head :)
never considered Pearl Izumis- not sure why, looks like they have a pretty beefy shoe in the Syncro Fuel
I guess it's better to have lots of choices :)May 6, 2013 at 7:32 am #1983693
While you're at it check out the Sportiva Helios. 4mm drop, 230g, very wide toe box, excellent rock plate & good cushion for such a light shoe. I've also found them to be exceptionally durable, since they are using a harder (not as sticky) outsole rubber than many of the Sportiva models (e.g., VK).May 6, 2013 at 7:42 am #1983695
I have tried both the Syncro Fuel I and Syncro Fuel II (not much change between them).
I really wanted to like them because they fit my feet perfectly.
However, once on the trail the story changed a bit for me.
They are made with a somewhat soft cushiony rubber (like the Grits?) This by itself is ok if you prefer a softer ride.
But then it also has a very hard plastic mid foot/arch support structure. When I run rocky technical trail I sink into the soft rubber and my foot bones get bruised a bit by the hard plastic.
The uppers are also not as firm and supportive as I like for technical trail, meaning my foot moves from side to side too much.
I have relegated these shoes to my smooth fire road and my occassional road runs.
In my view it is really a road shoe trying to pretend its a trail shoe.
Since we're on Pearl Izumi …
Once again I'll put in 2 cents for the " Peak II "
its a well made shoe.
I wore them at our recent Joshua Tree run.
Low to the ground.
Light weight by my standards (285g per shoe).
rock plate.
they hold the foot in very nicely.
a somewhat firm ride.
supposedly the drop is 8-10 mm but it runs like a much lower drop shoe because its so low to the ground.
I am generally a mid foot striker but for some reason I ran more on my toes with these shoes than any model I have ever worn. There is some good firm rubber on the heal but these shoes are not intended for heal strikers.May 6, 2013 at 8:49 am #1983712
Mike – I just focused on the words talus and scree …
you may actually want a sticky rubber approach shoe over a general trail runner, depending on the overall course.
La Sportiva makes some really great approach type shoes, but yes, they run narrow.May 6, 2013 at 2:14 pm #1983818
Andrew FMember
@andrew-fLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
Check out the Scarpa Sparks. Low drop (6mm?), rock plate, light weight (mine are roughly 11oz/pair), quick drying. The rubber is not as sticky as Frixion XF, but is better than most other brands. A little stickier than Inov8's endurance rubber by my estimation. I wore them on the high route and they offer plenty of underfoot protection for pointy rocks and talus but they are still light and agile.
Edit: I forgot to mention, they have the roomiest toe box of any shoe I've tried other than Altra Lone Peaks.May 6, 2013 at 3:58 pm #1983859
dang- you guys are making this tough! :)
I visited w/ La Sportiva today as I'm totally unfamiliar w/ their lineup, I explained what I was looking for and they recommended two shoes the Helios and their new Anakonda- both are sturdy, both have a 4mm drop- the Anakonda has a little more formidable outsole, but is less padded than the Helios (Helios has a higher stack height), both are built on their Tempo 2 last which is their roomiest last. He said the C-Lites and Vertical K's were built on a narrower last and probably wouldn't work for me
Art- I'll look into the Peak II's as well
Tom- thanks- I'll add the Scarpa (another brand I hadn't even considered) Sparks to the growing list- roomy toe box is what I want to hear :)
MikeMay 6, 2013 at 7:56 pm #1983936
Andrew FMember
@andrew-fLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
Sportiva is awesome- I wear their climbing shoes exclusively. The XF rubber is good stuff, second only to 5.10 Stealth rubber for grip. The XF + big lugs on the XCountry (now Anakonda) make for some awesome traction (I've climbed V4 in them.) That being said, there's no way I could wear them on any prolonged rocky terrain- I bruised the arch of my foot wearing XCountries on a sub-5 mile hike on hard packed gravel. Maybe the Anakonda is better now that it has a rock plate.May 6, 2013 at 9:34 pm #1983959
Serge GiachettiSpectator
@sgiachettiLocale: Boulder, CO
You might want to check out the merrell mix master tuff's as well. Wide toe box, pretty close heel and good ground protection. A little stiff at first, but they break in well. Good for long days. Also they run a bit loose, so you might want to size down.
My surprise favorite shoe from last year was the vert K. My only complaint was the tight forefoot fit and lack of protection which the helios has addressed. The vert K excelled for off trail and light mountaineering work. The morpho sole makes for a nimble and grippy feel on talus and boulder fields. It made this particularly long talus field in indian peaks quite a bit of fun, and made me wonder why people complain about these sorts of things.
If its not too dizzy making: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBPdK5EO0_8
runningwarehouse.com is a good way to get this sort of running shoe calculus figured out. They've got most of the above shoes, Free 2-day shipping, free returns and up to 3 months returns on used shoes that don't work out (so long as you don't abuse the policy.) They've got this cool virtual shoe fitter widget that lets you compare the fit of your current shoes to their options. Good luck and enjoy the races!May 8, 2013 at 3:22 pm #1984536
Brendan SwihartBPL Member
@brendansLocale: Fruita CO
Eugene, are you using the x countries or the Anakondas? I hadn't seen the Anakondas; they look really good. I've been eyeing the new Roclite 243s and the Anakondas look quite similar and would probably last longer. My only hesitation is the sportiva lugs look like they might have a bit less surface area for stuff like slab climbing/desert use and the heel counter looks pretty stiff. Thoughts?May 8, 2013 at 3:35 pm #1984540
I've used the X Countrys and the Anakondas. They are similar, but the Anakonda does feel generally stiffer. I've had some rubbing issues on my heel with the Anakondas that I never experienced with the XCs. The outsole is the same. The rubber is very sticky, and I know people who use the XCs to scramble lower 5th class. There is a slightly disconcerting feeling that the big outsole lugs are peeling off the rock when scrambling. I think it takes a little getting used to. If you want something for hiking and scrambling I might go with the Xplorers – they have the best rubber & I do use them for up to around 5.4. The Raptors are also very good, and more of a real running shoe (Xplorers are kind of an approach shoe). Xplorer and Raptors are heavier than the Anakondas, something like 12oz vs. 10.May 8, 2013 at 4:57 pm #1984586
Brendan SwihartBPL Member
@brendansLocale: Fruita CO
Good info, Peter. Primary use is backpacking, usually longish miles, off trail, often with canyon entries/exits up to short lower 5th class. I've been using trailroc 245/255 with mixed success. I like them okay for more mild stuff but the fit's a bit sloppy for more technical terrain and they 255s aren't nearly as flexible as I'd like. 285s have probably been the closest to perfect for me if they didn't have such a pointy toe (hence my interest in the 243s).
My only experience w/ LS was a pair of Fireblades years back. The fit didn't work very well for me, but the durability was the best of any shoe I've ever used.
Mike, the 255s might work well for what you describe. Like I said, the fit's a bit sloppy on me when the goin gets tough but I have narrow feet. Lots of protection, both underfoot and in the uppers. Probably the most durable Inov8s I've used. Traction is good on loose stuff.May 8, 2013 at 5:13 pm #1984590
Sportiva Vertical K is another option for your desert stuff Brenden. Buzz wore them for our Maze / Happy / SMBC loop and found that sand stayed out of them very well. They won't be as durable as some. But at 200g it's hard to find a lighter shoe. Same Sportiva sticky rubber.
I do some product testing for Sportiva. But, NFI.May 10, 2013 at 12:21 pm #1985129
short update- tried several shoes thus far- tried Cascadias in 9.5 and size 10, the 9.5 were too cramped in the toes, the 10's had decent toe room, but even tied as Art suggested the heel was slipping; tried Exodus's in 9.5 and 10- exact same thing, 10's felt good, but too loose in the heel- they did feel better than the Cascadias w/ the lower drop however- the outsole is very aggressive and beefy (made by Vibrahm)- they had me try on some Peregrines- these definitely don't work for me- the toe box is very tapered
tried Pearl Izumi N1's they felt very good, toe box room was great, felt snug in the heel/mid-foot- low stack height felt good- very similar to the PureGrits, very breathable- outsoles not very aggressive, but maybe aggressive enough- low drop as well
they had the new Lone Peaks (1.5)- these felt very good as well- the shape of the toe box is exactly what my toes looks like- a box :)
I'm hoping to find some La Sportivas to try this afternoon, no one carries Inov-8 in MIssoula, but there is a place in Bozeman on the way back that I might get to try a pair there
edit- no one had either the Helios or Anakonda- REI had the Wildcat, which fit well in a size 10, looked plenty beefy w/ an aggressive outsole- the drop is 12mm which I'd prefer to keep lower if possibleMay 17, 2013 at 7:04 am #1987013
REI is having a sale, so I ordered a pair of Sportiva Helios's- figured if they didn't work I can send them back at any time and then try another pair, probably the N1's if the Helios's don't work outMay 17, 2013 at 7:31 am #1987020
Rod LawlorBPL Member
@rod_lawlorLocale: Australia
I love mine, and have just ordered a replacement pair. I have about 4-500miles on them, including a 50k and a 100k. The 100 included a fair bit of granite stones and rocks underfoot. My only blisters either run were the ends of my 2nd toes (Mortons) I always thought my Salomon XAs were good, but the 255 is a whole other shoe.
Lots of toe box room. No real heel counter. Good, low profile cushioning with a rock plate. No problems with the grip at all, wet or dry, although I have almost worn down the tread under the ball of the foot. FWIW I'm a significant over pronator, 63kg, 175cm. Mid to heel striker.
The downside for me is that the mesh isn't good for keeping out fine sand, and I find that they take a while to drain/dry.
Cheers, RodMay 17, 2013 at 8:48 am #1987037
Jim W.BPL Member
@jimqpublicLocale: So-Cal
I want shoes for hiking with midweight pack for a family trip this summer. (me at 185 + pack at 30 pounds) We will be hiking a popular 211 mile trail, which is well maintained but often quite rocky. The last time I did the same trail I had Montrail Continental Divides and wanted more rock protection under my forefoot. I switched to Montrail Hardrocks and they protect a lot better, but they are hotter and the sole is very thick and clunky at the back. I've gone through three pair of the Hardrocks over the last couple years.
My goal is a shoe that has similar forefoot protection to the Hardrock, but with a lower heel-toe drop and cooler upper. Checking the selection at my favorite discount retailer I narrowed it down to the Montrail Mountain Masochists or Innov-8 Flyroc 310. I ordered both but can't decide which to keep. The Flyroc 310 has much less drop and is lighter, but I'm not sure it will provide the forefoot rock protection. Masochist seems a lot like the Montrail Continental Divide, but does have a hard plastic plate under the forefoot. I have regular width but high volume feet and both seem to fit well, though the Innov-8 is definitely narrower.
Any folks out there who have used either of these shoes and have comments?
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Another C|net review!
This might take awhile.
I have the very first original model of the Slingbox and it worked great. I used to watch my Dish Network DVR on a Windows Mobile phone.
I need an update to HD and one that will work with AT&T U-Verse. I might have to get this one.
239.99 over at amazon...
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No HDMI output and no internal wireless card from what I can tell. Too bad. Not being able to access my network wirelessly is a deal-breaker for me.
I have the slingbox solo, which is standard definition and only allows one person to connect at a time. Does the slingbox pro allow multiple people to connect at once? This is relevent because I'm the only one in my family that gets all of the philadelphia sports teams channels, and sometimes they compete to watch a game.
For what it is worth, these things are AWESOME for anyone that travels alot! The only downside being some hotels have crappy internet speeds. I have watched my DVR'd shows from South Korea, and watched live prime time TV from Germany! Buy with confidence!
If only I hadn't started this Netflix/Hulu-only diet.
I bought one of the "classics" here long ago. Haven't used in a while. How does this one compare, and what's my old clunker worth in this digital universe?
The component video will give you a great picture too.
Here is an article discussing HDMI verus component video:
$300 new at Newegg...
Wow, read the amazon reviews. $179 plus shipping to be frustrated. I can think of several ways to be frustrated for less.
i don't want this crap, as i unplugged my filthy lying tv years ago...
but i heard it works great!
someone should buy them all very quickly before they sell out!
That's a funny looking gopro... Common give us stuff we want...
I think Woot really wants us to have lots of time to get work done today.
I even had time to repaint the letters on my keyboard's F5 key after they got worn off waiting for the Bag of Crap.
In for one, finally. I hemmed and hawed around the entire day it was for sale a couple weeks ago, and then had non-buyers remorse that I didn't get it. Several guys I know have it and all love it. My biggest problem with it actually is having to pay 30 bucks for the android/ios app (each if you have both os's in the house).
I think this will be followed by the purchase of a boxee box to use as sling-player on another TV.
You can get a brand new one for 189.99 @ myfunelectronics.com
I bought one refurbed directly from Sling about a year ago. Never had a problem with it and install was easy. One of the best purchases I have ever made. Great to be able to watch sports or my DVR from work or when out and about. I would encourage you to buy one for yourself and one for someone you love.
It's stupid that slingplayer for android costs $30 even after you purchase this.
Sling this box and it will return to your mobile device with great video!
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stv65g wrote:Wow, read the amazon reviews. $179 plus shipping to be frustrated. I can think of several ways to be frustrated for less.
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and maybe a few of those Prospera Tens units, those are great little machines.
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lauragb1 wrote:You can get a brand new one for 189.99 @ myfunelectronics.com
I don't trust an electronics store with the word "fun" or "happy" in the name. Like "happyfuntimeelectronics." No thank you!
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Just remember...the average HD stream uses around 3 MBps. Unless you have an uplink around that speed you wont get close to HD quality outside of your home network. Most home uplinks are around 1.5 Mbps or less.
My Slingbox AV uses around 1 Mbps up when I watch over the WAN (almost my entire uplink capacity). Just something to think about if you plan on watching this from a remote location. You can probably find someone selling their old Slingbox for $25. If you want to use it to extend you STB to another room with a computer or your laptop...then this is probably a great buy.
Forget slingbox and their bad capacitors. Go with Vulkano products. They are more reliable with more features http://www.myvulkano.com/
we had the old red model for my brother when he went to college and sucked when he would watch local sports because it would have to be tuned to that channel but now with new dvrs not sure how it would be since u can record two things at once
I guess I just don't get the point of this thing......It allows you to access your DVR, or set top cable box from anywhere in the world, and? Is this in case you are travelling and there is nothing on the hotel TV to watch, so you can watch your DVR or on-demand stuff from your cable company?
Does this force whoever is at home to watch the same thing as you are? Seems like a lot of money for a long distance remote control......
enjoitheride wrote:(no name calling! - mod)
Nope. I just don't like fly-by-night companies. I don't care where they are from.
Do you people have to watch tv anywhere and everywhere, get a life!! Go outside!! Play midnight volleyball!!(but not in my neighborhood)
I've had 2 and they've both broken within 3 months... it's great when it does work though. also very easy to setup.
you also have to pay i think $30 for the app if you want to watch it on an tablet or phone.
abitterwoman wrote:Nope. I just don't like fly-by-night companies. I don't care where they are from.
I've got the same prejudice against any body/company who use "4U" in their name.
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