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Some molten-cake recipes call for simply underbaking the batter so the middles stay lava-like, but mini cakes get done so quickly it's best to give them a filling that won't set up. These rich, mocha-flavored morsels are guaranteed to stay moist and gooey, owing to a simple mocha ganache in the middle. Serve the cakes with a scoop of low-fat coffee ice cream and garnish with a chocolate-covered espresso bean, if desired.
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Serves 6
Prep Time 45 min
Total Time 105 min.
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Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Generously coat the mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
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Place chocolate and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. (Alternatively, see "No Microwave?" below.) Microwave on High for 1 minute. Stir well, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until the remaining chocolate melts completely.
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To prepare filling: Stir together granulated sugar, cream and half the espresso mixture in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High just to steaming, 20 to 40 seconds. (Alternatively, combine in a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until just steaming.) Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add corn syrup and half the melted chocolate (reserve the other half for the batter); stir until completely smooth. Cover and transfer to the freezer until cold and firm, about 30 minutes.
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To prepare batter: When the filling has been chilling for 20 minutes, whisk egg, oil, vanilla, salt and the remaining espresso mixture in a medium bowl until very smooth. Return the remaining chocolate mixture to the microwave. Microwave on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until just warm again (do not overheat). In two batches, whisk the egg mixture into the warm chocolate until well blended. Sift confectioners' sugar, flour and cocoa over the batter and whisk in just until smoothly incorporated.
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To assemble cakes: Remove the filling from the freezer. Spoon half the batter into the mini muffin cups, about 1 rounded teaspoon per cup. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon filling onto the center of each (reserve the rest for the sauce). Divide the remaining batter evenly among the muffin cups, about 1 rounded teaspoon per cake. Smooth out the batter to cover the filling.
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Bake the cakes on the middle rack until the edges look dry and puffed but the centers still look very underdone and puddinglike, 6 to 9 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack until firm, about 2 minutes. Place a cutting board on top of the pan and invert the mini cakes out onto it. If the cakes are stuck to the pan, run a knife around and under them to loosen.
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To prepare sauce & serve: Thoroughly stir very hot water into the reserved filling, 1 teaspoon at a time, until very smooth and slightly fluid. Serve the warm cakes drizzled with the sauce.
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Round 1- Datone Jones DE UCLA- Jones is a physical monster on the D-line with his strength and burst. He is physical vs. the run and can rush the passer from the End and Tackle position which makes him a valuable rotation piece in our defense similar to tuck in 07. He's a great character kid with a passion for the game that is that of a long time fan.
Round 2- Aurthur Jones ILB K-State- jones has the speed, intelligence and coverage ability that we need in our LBs. he is also the best block shedder and can be our piece to spy RGIII and prepare the speed offense of Philadelphia.
Round 3- Will Davis CB Utah- has great size, speed, zone coverage ability, and tackling. Challenge Webster for his spot day one.
Round 4- Dallas Thomas OG Tenn- Big athletic guard that can pass block but lacks aggression in run blocking.Round
5- Michael Williams TE Bama- Big TE that excels at blocking. Pope can teach him h to catch but its hard to teach a guy how to block. Could even be groomed as a Tackle.
Round 6- Miguel Maysonnet RB SB- worth the pick here. Scott needs to earn the third spot and with the injury to Brown it might be best to put bodies at this spot.
Round 7- J.J. Wilcox SS Georgia Southern- I got to watch him play since I go to the college and grim pressed at the senior bowl. I don't see him getting much attention until the 5 or later and with ore talented safeties from bigger programs I wouldn't be surprised if he goes undrafted. But he has size and ability to really put a hit on you. If he develops his coverage ability he could be at best an Adrian Wilson clone.


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Bright Flat Near St George's Castle
Size40 m²
Floor No.1
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Dishwasher
- Baby cot
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Located within one of Lisbon's many classical buildings, the renovated apartment features high ceilings and wooden floors. Bright and spacious, the living area contains a double sofa bed and flat-screen TV. The cosy bedroom provides a comfortable double bed, and the sleek bathroom includes a walk-in shower.
Fado Museum and the vibrant Comércio Square are each just a 5-minute walk away. The surrounding area also provides a wide range of restaurants, cafes and bars.
For guests hoping to make use of public transport, Santa Apolonia Metro Station is a mere 10-minute walk away and offers regular train and underground services.
House rulesGuests must be respectful of the neighbours, and keep noise to a minimum after 10 pm.
Pets may be allowed. Please contact the host in advance.
Smoking is restricted to the balcony.
Check in is after 14h (2PM), and check-out is before 12h (noon). In cases when we don't have guests before/after the booked period, check in/out could be flexible, but need to be coordinated between guests and host.
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Reviews of this property
My sister and I stayed in this lovely apartment in the beautiful Alfama part of Lisbon from 26 June until 4 July.
After a very friendly welcome by Pedro's father we quickly settled into our new 'home'. The flat is well equipped and we had everything we needed. We were very comfortable in this spotlessly clean apartment. We particularly liked the fact that we had local people around us and that we were part of a truly Portuguese community for a week. Everyone was very friendly. June is the month of celebrations and festivities for the Popular Saints and the nights can be quite lively.
Very nice apartment, modern furnished with al comfort. Even WLAN.
The apartment is located central position in Lisbon. Most is reachable by feet.
Thanks to Pedro for his flexibility and good communication. We can recommend it!
Pedro is an excellent host and the apartment is a fantastic place to stay, you can go to almost all important places to visit, walking. The flat has all the necessary and is very confortable. If you are going by car, ask first for advice to Pedro, because it is imposible to reach the apartment by car, we park our at a very near parking (not expensive at all) but I think is not available anymore. Pedro, thanks for your recommendations! I will recommend you as a host and your apartment as the best choice!
Pedro is an excellent host, whatever you need be sure that he'll help you. The apartment is in the most typical neighborhood and we loved everything about it. Plus there is everything you need for a comfortable stay, it felt like home even for just a few days.
My family has been very happy to spend one night in your flat which is an excellent place to stay when at Lisbon center. We are in the historical heart of the city with lovely places to visit. The apartment is lovely too with everything we could expect or need. What could I add more ? Nothing probably ! To the ones interested, please do not hesitate one second !
Thanks again Pedro for your kind recommendations, informations delivered when we arrived ! Belem is beautiful !
I met Pedro's parents; they are charming. The apartment is very nice, very well equipped, very clean. Only downside I wanted to unscrew the lamp above the front door, outside, I who love the dark for sleeping.
It was the festival in Alfama, so music, sound and smell of sardines. . . Whatever we were there very well! Whole house is tastefully decorated, comfortable bed. Perfect, we did not need the kitchen; if we wanted to stay longer, he had everything: washing machine, good knives, new towels, kettle, everything! nice place well placed to visit the old neighborhood. Would recommend to our friends. Pedro and his parents thank you
J'ai rencontré les parents de Pedro; ils sont charmants. L'appartement est très agréable, très bien équipé, très propre. Seul inconvénient, j'ai eu envie de dévisser la lampe au dessus de la porte d'entrée, côté extérieur, moi qui aime l'obscurité pour dormir.
C'était la fête dans l'Alfama, donc musique, bruit et odeur de sardines. . . Qu'importe nous y étions très très bien! Tout le logement est décoré avec goût, le lit confortable. Parfait, nous n'avons pas eu besoin de la cuisine; si nous avions souhaité y rester davantage, il y avait tout: machine à laver, bons couteaux, torchons neufs, bouilloire,tout! endroit sympa bien placé pour visiter ce vieux quartier. A recommander à nos amis. Merci Pedro et à ses parents
Wonderful small, elegant apartment in Alfama, well located, so you can do a lot within walking distance, old town flair, well looked after, very well equipped to definitely recommend. Not all taxi drivers can connect with the correct address, so best get in touch with Pedro before contact to get a few good tips.
Wunderbares kleines, feines Appartement in Alfama, gut gelegen, sodass man Vieles zu Fuss erreichen kann, Altstadtflair, bestens betreut, sehr gut ausgestattet, auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen. Nicht alle Taxifahrer finden gleich die richtige Adresse, daher am besten vorher mit Pedro Kontakt aufnehmen, um ein paar gute Tipps zu erhalten.
I have been very excited about this apartment because the reviews of the other guests turned out very positively ahead. We can only confirm that everything has so voted. Beautiful apartment, equipped with everything you need. The location is a dream. And the contact with Pedro has worked super.
Gladly again
Ich bin auf dieses Apartment sehr gespannt gewesen, da die Rezensionen der anderen Gäste vor uns sehr positiv ausfielen. Wir können nur bestätigen, dass alles auch so gestimmt hat. Schöne Wohnung, mit allem ausgerüstet was man braucht. Die Lage ein Traum. Und der Kontakt mit Pedro hat auch super geklappt.
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Eli and Peyton Manning volunteered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The Mannings assisted in the delivery of 30,000 pounds (14,000 kg) of water, Gatorade, baby formula, pumice, and pillows to the people of New Orleans.
After touring the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children, Manning undertook a 5-year campaign in 2007 to raise $2.5 million for the construction of "The Eli Manning Children's Clinics" at the children's hospital. Manning said in 2007, "I am humbled by the work they do and am honored to make this five-year commitment to help raise funds to build this state-of-the-art clinic that will serve Mississippi families for years to come."
In 2009, Eli, Peyton, and Archie co-authored a children's book entitled Family Huddle, which describes in simple text and pictures how the three Manning brothers played football as young boys (Scholastic Press; illustrations by Jim Madsen).
In 2010, as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Manning appeared in a commercial to raise awareness for the spill. Also starring in the commercial were Sandra Bullock, Peyton Manning, Jack Del Rio, Drew Brees, Terry Bradshaw, Emeril Lagasse, James Carville, Blake Lively, and John Goodman.
Eli Manning has for five years been the host of Guiding Eyes for the Blind's Golf Classic, the oldest and largest charity golf event in Westchester County, NY. Guiding Eyes is a nonprofit guide dog school serving the blind and visually impaired from around the world, as well as children on the autism spectrum. Eli hosts the event because of the participation of a close family friend, Patrick Browne, Jr., who became blind as an adult and who participates in the blind golfer tournament held the day before the sponsor-support charity outing. The Golf Classic raises more than $500,000 annually.


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Childs impresses at Arkansas proday
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Wilson d***les, Konz sits at Wisconsin proday
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In the other thread about players we like for the Giants, I mentioned Childs because to me, he is 1 of a few mid/late round prospects who are considered "outside" guys, which is what I feel we need.
After the 1st round talents, this Wr class is strongest in guys who would line up in the slot. I feel it would be a shame to remove Cruz from that role since he is the best slot guy in the NFL. A guy like Childs is a mid round option to help fill MM's shoes.
[/quote] I freaking love childs.. Hes exactly the type of player Reese gets, because Reese just gets it, and realizes Childs was a borderline 1st rder, at least 2nd rder going into this season, but injuries really hampered his season, but Reese i'm sure realizes by Childs proday that the guy is healthy, adn will love getting CHilds as a Value pick... Redeye adn I have both always liked Childs, and its usually a good sign, when all 3 of us( u included), like the same player..lol Childs would fit this team like a glove...
I also think danny coale would be a good outside guy, who can also go over the middle, and has a good frame on em, to absorb contact, and would be a nice 5th rd-7th rd WR for us.. Coale is gonna be a steal for someone, mark my words.. He won't be a star, but he will be very good...


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Exciting Chota Bheem Games
Chota Bheem has been India's most popular animated show for five years now, and there's no sign of that changing anytime soon. Children and adults alike love the adventures of young Indian boy Chota Bheem, Pyaari Chutki, Mighty Raju, Ustaad Kalia, and all the other beloved characters of this popular television series. After 120 episodes and 14 movies, including one released to theaters, Chota Bheem remains more popular than ever.
And children of the show have dozens of opportunities to play Chota Bheem games. There is just of a ton of fun titles to try out.
And like the show, these Chota Bheem games are both educational and fun.
Available Chota Bheem Games
The best part about all those Chota Bheem games out there is that you can easily find something for your child. There are games out there that can match a number of skill levels and interests. Racing games, fighting games, and sports games are just some of the possibilities waiting for you. Anyone should be able to find something they'll want to play again and again.
If your child is a cricket fan, then you're in luck. There are several wonderful Chota Bheem cricket games to choose from.
These are just some of the games available featuring Chota Bheem, and other favorite characters from the TV series and films. Remember that all of these games are available to play and enjoy for free on the official Chota Bheem website, but you have to register if you want to post your scores online.
Registering is easy enough, and once you do, your child will be able to master any of the games they want, and then post their scores online for the entire world to see. Sports games such as fishing and basketball test players eye/hand coordination, and their ability to think and move quickly. Target Practice, Target Practice 2, and Balloon Blaster demand steady aim and great precision. Whatever type of arcade action you're looking for, or if you want your child to join Chota and the gang on an adventure that's bound to teach a lesson or two (like Cooking Class or Dholakpur Quiz), you can find the right game for your child. You may even find yourself wanting to play a few rounds.
Play Chota Bheem Games Today
All you have to do to enjoy these Chota Bheem games is go online. It's that simple. Remember that you will have to register with the site to post high scores, but doing so is easy, and it's entirely up to you. Registering is not necessary to be able to play any of the games listed above.
And that's far from all there is. Look for exciting new games on the horizon, including new titles scheduled to be released in summer 2013.
It hasn't taken young Chota to capture the hearts of millions. Anyone you know who loves these characters will love everything to do with these games. Find out which one is your child's favorite today.


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How Network Storage Conquers Avalanche of Data
The proliferation of digital and IP surveillance systems is generating vast amounts of data that requires careful management and storage. Scalable, cost-effective network storage options are now available to help systems integrators protect their clients' business assets. Matching the right solution to the customer's needs is key.
Mike Nikzad December 2, 2012
Now more than ever, your customers' businesses are dependent on the strategic use of information and data to provide a vital competitive advantage. We are all abundantly aware of the exponential information growth that has changed our dynamic industry landscape. Redundancy, the need to ensure high data availability and data security, has placed a bright spotlight on the need for reliable, scalable and affordable data storage solutions.
The phenomenon of data growth has impacted how we approach managing and securing mass quantities of video data. In some industries, legal and regulatory requirements have mandated that businesses maintain accurate and secure customer information for predetermined periods. Emerging developments, such as the growth of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud computing, have also enabled new models for data storage and management.
While information storage and management used to be a reasonably straightforward operation, it has developed into a mature and sophisticated cornerstone of IT. Customers are looking to the integration community to provide solutions that make their business operations more efficient, offering options for storing, managing, networking, accessing, protecting, securing, sharing and optimizing information.
Fortunately, storage technology advancements continue to evolve offering increasingly higher levels of availability, security, scalability, performance, integrity, capacity and manageability. These approaches have created new options for keeping IT overhead low with flexible, efficient and scalable methods of storing and accessing corporate data in the on-command, on-demand world.
The emergence of scalable and affordable video surveillance solutions is a welcome development for a growing organization. Clients, from small, local operations to distributed, multinational business entities, are demanding solutions that will save money over the short and long haul. The economical and operational advantages of network storage-based video surveillance offer an ideal response for this business climate. By anticipating future needs based on the latest technologies, the prepared installing security contractor can recommend solutions that can be integrated into the client's current operations, on budget.
The following primer is intended to bring you (and your clients) up to speed on the latest approaches to network video surveillance storage. These solutions address the need for expanded capacity, global access and accommodation of systems already in place.
Options for Video Surveillance Storage
When using network storage for managing and securing video surveillance data, there are three preferred approaches to consider for protecting your customer's business assets: surveillance storage target, integrated video management system (IVMS) and hosted video surveillance solution (HVSS). Let's take a closer look at these methodologies along with an overview of installation examples and the typical clientele best suited for each type.
Surveillance storage target
Featuring simplified, scalable network storage for your client's recorded or archived surveillance video files, this approach uses a network storage device as a simple surveillance storage target in conjunction with a wide variety of available video management software (VMS) to deliver high capacity, reliable storage.
In this approach, VMS applications or IP cameras write to a network storage device using common protocols like Network File System (NFS), Common Internet File System (CIFS) or Internet Small Computer System Interconnect (iSCSI). Typical network storage devices in this approach might include desktop models or multidrive rack-mount arrays.
Ideal for enterprises that already have a video surveillance model in place, this approach delivers expanded storage space (perhaps due to regulatory requirements), affording the end user the opportunity to pair their preferred VMS with cost effective and scalable storage and data protection.
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Compilation of Sun anomalies which in my opinion explain why UFOs are often seen in or around our Sun, there can be no other reason but fuel, which makes sense on so may levels.
Huge spacecraft require massive amounts of power to operate, aliens must have figured out how to convert a stars energy into a viable and abundant fuel source.
I am working on a much longer report concerning this phenomena as well as the star gate theory so stay tuned.
Watch The Video Report Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY8SZXYgTpY
Could this be an answer: http://www.christian-reincarnation.com/PDF/Globe.pdf
Is the Sun a stargate to other dimensions?
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JENNINGS — A 28-year-old Jennings man has been charged with pornography involving juveniles, state police said.
Seth Bivens was arrested Wednesday after State Police and U.S. Homeland Security investigators conducted a search warrant at his residence, Sgt. James Anderson, Troop D spokesman said.
The warrant was the result of an Operation Child Watch investigation initiated by State Police detectives involving child pornography allegedly being downloaded by Bivens, according to Anderson.
Police found evidence of child pornography during an examination of a hard drive at the residence.
Bives was booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail where he is being held without bond.
If convicted, Bivens faces up to 20 years in prison and up to a $50,000 fine.


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This is one of those thoroughly crafty little devices that is guaranteed to elicit an envious "I could've thought of that" from everyone who sees it. Props makes it easy to take your earbuds off and on without having to stash them temporarily in a pocket or resort to hanging them around your ears like a sullen tween.
How to use them.... I mean I think I know how, but with my Iphone 5 and the new earbuds that come with it, but, no it's really a guessing game as if I'm doing it right. They came in a plastic taped bag, that's it. I'm wondering if the new buds aren't exactly a good form fit for this. I'm still going to use it and see how it holds up4
I couldn't disagree more with the criticisms of this product by other reviewers. I work 8-12hr shifts wearing earbuds much of the time, and dealing with taking them in and until getting these I hadn't realized how much of an annoyance that was. These work great and have become indispensable to me... not useless at all for those that have been needing a product like this.5
I have my headphones in all day at work. When I have to have human contact I am constantly ripping my buds out and they will either just fall, or I scrabble to keep the from dropping. These keep me from the inconvenience of keeping up with my ear buds all day. The pink color is cute too.5
These are amazingly useless. I wish I'd bought more, and will probably buy more, because people keep asking where I got them and wanting to try them. Plus I want them in other colors now. It's very easy to put the cords of earbuds through them and I've also been using them to hang my earbuds on the knob of my nightstand so they don't wind up on the floor under my bed.4


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I have a friend who teaches at a school outside Atlanta that is fairly technologically advanced. Besides computers and robotics team and smart boards in the classroom, they're pretty proud of their private school-wide network that allows kids to use their smart phones (no tablets or laptops) to access an official school website that offers teachers a place to host files and slideshows and calendars for homework assignments. And while I think it's pretty slick that the school has figured out a way to make mobile phones somewhat useful in the classroom, I question whether they're really pushing the limits.
Take, for example, a new company called Top Hat Monocle. I got a hands-on session last week with the company using my iPad as they showed me a new level of interactivity that is available to instructors and students with internet-connected devices in the classroom. They have a service that allows instructors to bring real-time demos, quizzes, surveys, and more to the classroom. It's a web-based service that helps instructors encourage discussion, get a feel for how the classroom is following a complex subject, and discover which students are mastering topics both before and after a particular lesson or presentation. Continue Reading "Give Classes an Upgrade with Top Hat Monocle" »


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Erik Johansson creates realistic photos of impossible scenes — capturing ideas, not moments. In this witty how-to, the Photoshop wizard describes the principles he uses to make these fantastical scenarios come to life, while keeping them visually plausible.
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Linear Finalizes 2GIG Technologies Purchase
Linear, a subsidiary of Nortek Technology Solutions, has completed its acquisition of home automation and home security manufacturer 2GIG Technologies.
April 3, 2013
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Linear, a subsidiary of Nortek Technology Solutions, has completed its acquisition of home automation and home security manufacturer 2GIG Technologies.
Under the terms of the deal, which the company announced in February, Nortek paid $135 million for all of the outstanding common stock of 2GIG on a cash- and debt-free basis. Although 2GIG will fold into Linear, which provides home security, personal emergency response systems (PERS) and commercial access control systems, the manufacturer will keep its name. The acquisition also includes a five-year supply agreement with Vivint, as 2GIG serves as a major supplier to the firm.
Started in 2007 by Honeywell Security veterans Lance Dean and Simon Scott, 2GIG is best known for its Go!Control self-contained security and home management system, which was developed with Linear's support. All Linear dealers and OEM partners will now have access to the Go!Control platform as part of the transaction. 2GIG also manufactures a wide range of wireless peripherals including thermostats, panic buttons, keyfobs, glass break detectors and wireless carbon monoxide detectors.
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Did you split them? Any sort of increase at all?
I had 4 hives last year, and I have 20 hives now. Some were from splits, some from packages, and some are from captured feral bees. All my queens are either Russian, Yugo, or home grown. Most of my home grown queens are from my feral stock.
Originally Posted by Solomon Parker
Did you split them? Any sort of increase at all?
The one that made it just barely made it. I restocked with packages (from Idaho) and re-queened with Olympic Wilderness Apiaries and Old Sol stock, and raised some queens off of those queens. I put them in hives with drawn comb and honey.
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Splits, splits, and more splits. It seems at least 1/3rd of my hives are permanently set up for being split.
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Jul 29, 2012 at 1:52 pm #1292433
I've caught a few members here post up their bikepacking trips- the most recent article from our great Dave Chenault was an excellent primer on the subject and much appreciated.
So, who here is bikepacking and how? Touring trips? Mountain bike setups? Overnights? Multidays?
I've talked with BPL member Don Meredith and have been exchanging emails as I put together a list of the necessary stuff to hold a small amount of kit, but would like to hear from others here who have experience packing on a bike. Yes, I have checked out Bikepacking.net, there is some great info there as well.
I recently built up a Surly Karate Monkey for riding locally, a regular trail ripper for group rides and general fun out on singletrack. Naturally, I'm thinking up methods to get out and cover some distance on bike with gear. Never thought I would go this route.Jul 29, 2012 at 7:42 pm #1898470
I'm excited to see the outcome of this thread.
I'm just getting into this as well, so getting new ideas will be great. My main goal with bikepacking is to get out more now that driving my car isn't necessary. I'm mostly excited about the possibility of logistics free trips.
Generally, the toil of planning shuttles, planning trips around parking areas, either taking my dog or finding someone to look after her, and most importantly my hatred of drives over one hour, make the first day of a trip difficult for me.
I've found a wilderness management area only 25 miles from me that makes it worth taking overnighters there. So I don't have to worry about my pup and never have to get into a car. With this initial plan large portions of this trip will be on road, but I will get to fool around on some single track and service roads in the middle.
I'm currently using a stock Fargo 3, and am throwing together a MYOG kit for my first trip. It is easy for this one though because it is so hot here in Georgia almost no insulation or spare clothing is really necessary, so the volume is low. I'm looking at using two Anything Cages, handlebar bag, two feedbags, and a pocket strapped to the outside of the handlebar bag. Basically a MYOG copy of some great Revelate Designs gear. I'll be sure to share my thoughts on how it goes next week.Jul 29, 2012 at 8:42 pm #1898477
Right on Chris! I'm looking forward to seeing what you land on.
The Fargo is one sweet bike, really a franken bike that can do it all it seems- from the sound of things it is the ideal bike for what you're looking to ride. I had that one on my radar when I was researching "the" bike for me.
What are your thoughts on a front loaded bike? Does it affect handling, particularly on singletrack?
A simple handlebar harness and drybag up front, rear seatbag (or rack….still undecided), and a medium sized frame bag, are what I have in mind for storing gear on my Surly. I currently have my ride setup single speed 32t18t and plan to keep it that way for simplicity sake. That setup isn't the fastest once you really get up to speed, but it rides really well on the flats and rolling sections.
I'm thinking that I could get away with just a rear rack and panniers until late fall around here, weather is usually mild and dry.
Lots to consider…..Jul 30, 2012 at 5:54 am #1898504
Pete StaehlingBPL Member
I have done a bunch of long distance self supported bike touring and am about to do a 3 week MTB tour of the Colorado Rockies. I am not sure if anything I have done this far qualifies as bike packing though, since it was on road touring with only very brief forays onto dirt. I have adopted the bike packing philosophy of minimal packing in recent tours though. I guess that my upcoming tour may qualify as bike packing. I expect it to be 70-80% dirt and expect to do some hiking and peak bagging as well.
On my most recent road tour (San Diego to Sarasota) I still used a rack, but limited gear weight to 14 pounds or so including bags. I had full camping and cooking capability, but did eat some restaurant meals and got a room now and then.
Here is a link trip's to that journal:
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On my upcoming tour (starting Saturday) I will be off road a lot more and on a mountain bike so it is probably more in line with the idea of bike packing. I have a journal started for that trip at:
There aren't any pictures of the mountain bike setup there yet, but there will be some later, probably sometime after the trip gets underway unless I get around to it before then.
The plan is to use a handlebar roll with my bivy and micro tarp (5'x5'), a tiny rear rack with a eVac dry sack, and an REI Flash 18 backpack. Exactly what will be carried where is not completely ironed out, but in the back pack will be 4 or 5 pounds and the eVac dry bag about the same. Oh and a little camera bag (Mountainsmith Zoom small) with phone, ID, money, and camera will be on the bars as well.Jul 30, 2012 at 6:07 am #1898506
Thanks for sharing Pete.
I had read your companion article recently. I noticed your rolled through Las Cruces, my hometown, on your way east into TX. Hopefully you were able to get yourself a proper Mexican dish. A plate of green chile enchiladas would easily fuel you all the way to Marfa.
Looking forward to hearing how your CO trip goes. Please post up a link to your trip report here when you finish.Aug 2, 2012 at 11:05 am #1899526
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Chris, I had the same question about your setup. Is it too front heavy to affect climbing and handling? For a quick MYOG seat back, you could use a compression sack and strap it to the seat post and seat rails.
Eugene, I like the singlespeed setup you are working on. Keep it simple with less things to go wrong is a good approach. If you are just starting out and already have a rack, then I would use that. You can always upgrade to a seat bag later.Aug 2, 2012 at 7:51 pm #1899717
I'll have to get back to you about how it rides.
It is a pretty light trip. Including the weight of the bags and cages, my gear weight is around 8lbs. I went for a ride about 20miles long the other day with the handlebar harness and one feed bag loaded up (only made one so far), which meant that the bike was a bit lopsided in weight. It still rolled well, and I didn't notice any issues. No chance to try it on single track yet though.
I have plans of making a framebag and the materials are on order, but I wanted to get out as soon as possible, so am working with what I've got. Once I have the frame bag made I will try to keep the majority of the weight in it and possibly ditch the Anything Cages.
I figure I will discover my riding style as I go on some trips and will put together a carry kit that fits it. Mostly trying to stay light and cheap for now, mostly making pieces out of scraps.
I'll post a trip report and my thoughts on carrying some time next week. Looks like rain, so the trails may end up being rough to ride. A nice challenge.
I like the idea of the SS too. I went with gears because I have pretty bad knees, and thought they may need some help. The SS Karate Monkey is a set up I really like. Solid and reliable.Aug 2, 2012 at 9:12 pm #1899749
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Less of a single-track, backwoods trip and more of a "ride to the hike" trip, I biked down to the 2nd Annual FL Hike and Hang (link goes to Hammock Forums, where I'm an active member under the same handle) back in March.
My word report (single post so you don't have to search through the whole thread) is here.
Some photos in posts there (note: large photos, dialup may have issues): here, here, here, here, and here.
Embedded video here.
My set up is pretty simple (and the bike is definitely not lightweight). I ride a Manhattan Flyer 6 with an aftermarket handlebar post to raise the bars up so's I can sit upright. This isn't meant for off-road travel, but it handles dirt roads just fine. I wouldn't want to ride it anywhere with serious hills, but this is Florida; may as well be a pool table.
For my cargo set-up, I've gone through several iterations. Currently, I use a combination of two straps (one to compress the load on my DIY Molly Mac Pack-inspired backpack together and one to link it to the seat post as securely as possible) and my seat post rack to carry my backpack there. Twisted mason's line is also used to lash it down for additional stability.
On my back is the front pack/day pack/bike bag that goes with the backpack, containing my 3L Camelbak, my ditty bag, my wallet and keys, and my poncho (just in case it starts to come on down).
With the exception of my tire pump (strapped to the seat post frame), everything is carried in one of those two spots. Easy-peasy.
She's really comfy right up until about mile sixty or so, then my butt starts to go numb and my quads start yelling at me. As long as I don't intend on going further than that, she's a dream to ride.Aug 4, 2012 at 11:52 am #1900121
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Our friend Ryan has been doing a little bikepacking too.
"This photo was taken in 2011 at an alpine lake camp, about a 10 mile ride in. The bike has since been converted to single speed, and I'll be talking about the build-out and my experience with it in the UL Gear Letter (ryanjordan.com/letters) in a few days. Also working on a more in-depth story and trip video for Backpacking Light, once this summer's ridin' is done. Bike weight is about 18.9 lb with a steel frame now."Aug 4, 2012 at 10:13 pm #1900274
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It's easy(er) to have a 19 pound bike if it ain't got real tires! ;)
I bikepack occasionally these days. Usually super short mid-week overnights. I have a more serious trip or two planned for later this summer.Aug 5, 2012 at 8:48 am #1900349
I went out for a ride yesterday fully loaded. I ended up not using the single track I had hoped to use because of some confusion on what passes were needed (along with the fact the parking area seemed to have more horse manure than dirt) and turned back home.
So all of my riding was eventually done on roads and was about 50 miles long (twice as long as I had traveled previously).
Having all the weight on the front did make the bike ride differently than I was used to, but I don't think it would have been too much of an issue on single track. I do plan to make a frame pack to move more of the weight to the center of the bike though.
The place I wanted to go ride is pretty expensive for trails designed for horses it turns out. I am going to keep looking for some trip areas that I can reach fully by bike from my apartment. Until then, I may drive up and find a section of the Trans North Georgia that I can make a loop back to my car with though for next month. We'll have to see how it goes.
I can say that I am very excited by the ability to cover such a large distance using a bike. My knees are generally too bad (recently) for me to cover longer days by foot, so it was a lot of fun to see so much in a day.
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Russian Calls Out Barack Obama As A Communist
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The focus on fiscal innovations in the heartland comes as conservatives nationally seek ways to revive the GOP's standing in the aftermath of its stinging election losses last year. Bruised by the continuing budget battles in Washington, where divided government has led to near-gridlock, top Republicans nationally are holding up Kansas and other GOP-dominated states as examples of what the party might accomplish if left to its own devices.
Mr. Brownback recounts how Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell reacted when the two talked recently about the work under way in Kansas.
"Mitch said, 'This is exactly the sort of thing we want to do here, in Washington, but can't, at least for now,' " Mr. Brownback said. An aide to Mr. McConnell confirmed the conversation.
In some of the GOP-led states, governors are looking to slash income taxes while increasing state sales taxes, betting that formula will be better for the economy. Others want to turn projected surpluses from a slow but steady recovery in the national economy into tax cuts. Mr. Brownback is making a riskier wager: that sharp cuts in income-tax rates will pay for themselves by igniting growth. The supposition is that a tax cut will spark more growth, hence more revenue from all taxes, including sales taxes.
Mr. Brownback has boasted that his state is set to go head-to-head with Texas, which has neither a personal nor corporate income tax, in luring new businesses and residents. Lawmakers in other states, in turn, are worried about keeping pace with Kansas or other neighboring states.
"If we don't do this, we continue to see the prospect of falling further and further behind," said Phil Berger, the Republican president of the North Carolina Senate.
The overhauls have reignited a long-standing debate over the efficacy of tax cuts in generating economic growth. Proponents point to a record of growth in many of the nine states, such as Texas, Tennessee and Florida, that have no state income tax. Skeptics note that the U.S. economy sputtered for much of the past decade, despite the tax cuts under President George W. Bush.
Either way, economists agree it could be years before clear conclusions can be drawn from the experiments under way in Kansas and other states.
If successful, the combined tax cuts and pared government spending could reignite slumbering state economies and draw in new residents, while positioning Mr. Brownback and governors such as Louisiana's Bobby Jindal and Indiana's Mike Pence for potential White House bids.
But if they fall short, the policies could leave Kansas and other states scrambling to fill big budget holes for education and social services, while driving investors to other states.
The tax gambles under way in the red states contrast sharply with proposals put forward by some Democratic governors. The governors of Minnesota and Massachusetts have proposed raising income taxes while cutting the sales tax. The trend promises to create unusually stark divisions between conservative and liberal states.
Elections in November left all but 13 states with one-party control of both the legislature and the governor's office, the most in decades. Fully half of all states now have veto-proof legislative majorities, making intraparty disagreements the chief potential threat to legislative agendas.
In Kansas, about a dozen centrist Republican lawmakers were targeted by conservatives and voted out of office last year, so Gov. Brownback now enjoys the backing of an overwhelmingly conservative legislature. He is savoring the moment.
"We've got a series of blue states raising taxes and a series of red states cutting taxes," he said in his sunny, cavernous office on the second floor of the Kansas capitol. "Now let's watch and see what happens."
The governor may have few Democrats to worry about—Republicans hold a four-to-one advantage in the state legislature—but his proposals have created fissures in the state's GOP, underscoring that aggressive efforts to pare government and cut taxes can be tough even in a Republican-dominated state.
Mr. Brownback, who made a brief bid for the White House in 2008 while still in the U.S. Senate, signed a steep income-tax cut last year, the first step in what he hopes will be the eventual elimination of the state's income tax, which still generates about 40% of the state's general-fund revenue. He has chopped thousands of state jobs, merged government departments and removed thousands of Kansans from the welfare rolls.
For guidance, Mr. Brownback has leaned on Reagan-era supply-sider economist Arthur Laffer, as well as on Americans for Prosperity, a conservative group funded by the Wichita-based Koch brothers. One of AFP's top consultants, who drafted mock state budgets while working for the group, is now the state's budget director.
But the governor faces an array of challenges. His income-tax cuts, which took the top rate from 6.45% to 4.9% at the start of the year and are targeted to hit 3.5% by 2017, are projected to leave a significant hole in next year's state budget, which starts in July.
The official state economic-forecasting agency predicted last fall a drop of $700 million in revenue in the next fiscal year, equivalent to about 12% of this year's budget, with the decline growing steeper after that. Mr. Brownback's budget proposal for the coming year, released in January, put the figure even higher, at $800 million, or four times what the state spends annually on all its prison facilities.
To make up for the revenue drop, the governor is pushing to preserve what was meant to be a temporary increase in the state sales tax, and to eliminate two popular deductions, including the state write-off for home-mortgage interest payments. Those moves would raise about $600 million next fiscal year. He also wants to transfer more than $100 million from a state highway fund to cover other expenses.
Estimates prepared by the state's legislative research department predict that, even with the steps Mr. Brownback proposes, Kansas is on track to be short of money. The estimates suggest that the state will need to lean on its reserves in the coming years, and lawmakers by 2017 will be forced to make $780 million in spending cuts to prevent a deficit, which isn't allowed under Kansas law. A Brownback aide said the forecasts don't take into account the beneficial impact of the tax cuts.
Still, Mr. Brownback faces stiff opposition to keeping the sales tax at its current rate of 6.3%, not only from the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and many conservative lawmakers, but also from Democrats in the Legislature. The rate is set to fall back to 5.7% in June. A trade group for real-estate agents is lobbying strongly against cutting the mortgage-interest deduction.
At the same time, a recent state-court order in a long-running dispute over state support for the schools said that Kansas was underfunding public schools by more than $400 million a year—a ruling Mr. Brownback and GOP lawmakers are now pushing to overturn.
Mr. Brownback and others believe the tax cuts will eventually pay for themselves by drawing in new businesses and stirring job growth.
The state forecasting body remains unconvinced. In a November report, the group said over the long term, "new economic growth" would likely help offset just "a portion of the revenue loss."
Mr. Brownback and his top aides acknowledge they have taken a leap based partly on faith. "Our out-year forecasts are pretty much guesses," said the governor's revenue secretary, Nick Jordan.
Mr. Brownback said he hopes some new oil exploration in the state will generate unforeseen revenues. Others in his administration point to signs of a turnaround in the aviation industry around Wichita.
Talk of eliminating the income tax altogether has drawn applause from conservatives in the statehouse, who say it will help Kansas compete with low-tax states like Texas. But the proposal has also stirred dissent from centrist ranks of the Republican Party.
Republican critics worry the state's schools and infrastructure will suffer. Others are concerned that an over reliance on the state sales tax may shift too heavy a burden onto the less affluent.
"I fear for what the Republican Party is doing to the country and to Kansas," said Jean Schodorf, who lost her seat in the state Senate last year after decades as a Republican officeholder. "All of what we have built in this state is in jeopardy."
House Speaker Ray Merrick, a veteran GOP lawmaker and Brownback ally, praises the effort to eliminate the state's income taxes as "a bold plan," but says the state has to avoid being rash. "The devil is in the details," he said in an interview. "We don't need to rush this."
Similar strains are showing in other GOP-controlled states looking to follow Kansas' lead.
In Indiana, days after Gov. Pence was sworn into office in January, he proposed reducing the individual income-tax rate to 3.06%, from 3.4%, over two years. The former congressman, who was a member of the House Tea Party caucus, is looking to make a mark for himself after eight years of tax cuts and budget cutting under former Gov. Mitch Daniels.
"Because we can afford to cut taxes for every Hoosier, I believe we should," the new governor said in his first speech to the Legislature.
But leaders in the Legislature, where Republicans have large majorities in the House and Senate, haven't been quick to back his plan. Some question whether it makes sense to cut taxes at a time when the economy still appears fragile and the federal government is passing on new costs to the states.
Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma said his priorities are more focused on ensuring fiscal stability. Nor is he convinced an income-tax cut will provide the promised boost in economic growth. He wants to restore some of the government services cut during the recession, while making investments in transportation and education.
"My encouragement to everyone is to look at long-term sustainability and not just an election cycle," Mr. Bosma said.
Over the past eight years, former Gov. Daniels cut corporate income taxes and began the phaseout of a state inheritance tax. The Legislature required any large surpluses to be split between funding state pensions and a tax rebate.
Like Gov. Pence, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin wants to turn projections of a surplus into a tax cut. On Monday, she proposed cutting the state's top income-tax rate to 5%, from 5.25%, a proposal that is smaller and simpler than one that failed a year ago despite large Republican majorities in both the House and Senate.
"This is not the last tax cut we will see from my administration," Gov. Fallin told legislators on Monday.
Other red states are considering similar proposals or even grander plans to eliminate the income tax.
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman is pushing to end the state's income taxes and offset the lost revenue by broadening the sales tax to more items, while Gov. Jindal of Louisiana is discussing an end to the state's personal and corporate income taxes. He is looking to replace the revenue by raising the sales tax and broadening it to more items.
Republicans are weighing similar proposals in North Carolina, where developments will be watched all the more closely considering the state's status as a presidential battleground state. Gov. John Kasich in Ohio, another battleground state, proposed on Monday cutting income taxes by 20% over three years.
In Kansas, Gov. Brownback compares what is happening on the tax front in his and other Republican states to the GOP-led welfare overhauls in Wisconsin and Michigan in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which paved the way for a sweeping national overhaul in Congress in 1995.
"There will be no model for what we want to do nationally until we can examine how several states have done it first," he said.
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Eligible county high-schoolers are being encouraged to participate in potentially life-changing summer programs that could see them learning to cook in Italy, enjoying eco-adventures in Australia, or gaining valuable leadership skills in California, among other educational excursions.
Schools Superintendent Mark Porter this week announced informational meetings for students, parents and staff at each area secondary school regarding applying to the Experiment in International Living (EIL) program, which provides "thematic" immersion adventures at countries on every continent, except Antarctica.
Another program, Leadership, Excellence, Accelerating Potential (LEAP), is also now accepting applications for its weeklong summer session, which takes place at the University of California, Las Angeles.
The EIL meetings will take place at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Coral Shores High School, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Marathon High School, and 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at Key West High School. A meeting will be held either Tuesday or Wednesday at the Key West Collegiate Academy charter school.
Chris Franz, deputy director of EIL, will then return to the county in March to meet with applicants.
"Kids who go on these EIL trips come back with their self-confidence overflowing," said Monroe County Education Foundation President John Padget. "To a person, they feel liberated that they could travel alone. These are experiences that will stay with them for the rest of their lives."
Information regarding student eligibility, financial aid and program dates for EIL is available at www.experimentinternational.org.
Students interested in the LEAP program should visit http://leapfoundationusa.org.
"We've been participating in the EIL program for six years now," Padget said. "And we've been doing LEAP for three years. So far, we've had over 120 Monroe County high school students taking part in these programs."
Superintendent Porter echoed Padget's enthusiasm for the programs.
"In my experience, travel and cultural immersion are invaluable for teenagers looking to broaden themselves," Porter wrote in a press release. "Most students use one of their travel experiences as the basis for their college application essays. These essays often make the difference when college officers make admissions decisions."
The EIL trips are intentionally arranged so that students don't know anyone in the groups they're put in. They live and learn with host families in the countries they visit, learning about the local culture in a fashion that is decidedly "non-touristy."
Key West High School student Zachary Stratton, who went to south China with an EIL trip last year, wrote that, "The EIL trip ... was one of the single most life-altering events of my life. The experiment has taught me more about the world at large and myself than I could have possibly imagined."
Another student, Alexis Salvatore of Coral Shores High, wrote, "The best part about my stay in an Italian family was definitely the meals. There's truly nothing like a home-cooked Italian dish. From pasta to fish, prosciutto, mozzarella, you name it."
For the LEAP program, students live in dorms on campus, and take part in such activities as seminars with celebrities.
Padget urged interested students to start planning right away. "Many of our kids have to go and get a passport," he said. "Now's the time to get registered. There is financial aid for those who qualify. But it's first-come, first-served for the aid, and for the choice of programs."
For more information, call Jeremy Wilkerson at 305-293-1546.


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Penny Will | Posted 11.22.2012 | Canada
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Transposition is a musical term for moving notes higher or lower to change key. So why do arrangers transpose? Why not keep everything in it's original key and for that matter why don't composers always write in C, as it has no flats or sharps? Choosing the key of a piece is somewhat like choosing a seat in an airplane. Though all the seats are sort of the same, everyone has preferences, for various reasons.


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Overscored -- Yu-na Kim. She would've won anyway. She did not need to have outrageously high PCS scores to do so.
Underscored -- Johnny Weir, in both short and long programs (most especially the latter). He was robbed of the bronze medal; he did not get the PCS scores he deserved and actually got higher scores for _technical merit_ -- an artistic skater getting higher in technique is something I never expected, nor wished to see. And the crowd knew he was robbed, too -- so did Plushenko. (I think one of the reasons Plushenko was a tad off in how he presented his program is because he had to skate after Weir, who brought the house down, then did not get the scores he deserved.)
top 5 underscored:
1.elene gedevanishvili sp
2.Mukhortova/Trankov SP
3..Kozuka LP
4.Weir LP
5.daisuke sp
Since nothing was really expected of Rachel and Mirai and both skated respectably I feel no real surprise that Rachel felt good about her performance. She did all she was could possibly do. I was not disappointed with her. She agruably should have had higher scores in the LP. (Although I felt she got by with a couple of blantant UR's in the short program.)
overscored - Mao's LP. She completed only four triples, barely rotated the triple axels, but still manages to receive 67 in PCS? come on. I've seen others argue that those triple axels were actually under-rotated. well, you decide.
underscored - Rachael's LP. I still don't understand why she got the DG calls on both her flip jumps. wasn't the tech panel actually very lenient to other skaters all night long?
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Rachael lacked some of the polish we saw from other Ladies that evening. She completed her program but judges did not give her much bonus because nothing stood out the way it did for some of the other skaters. Slow skating, slow spins, mechanical spirals received a base value but PE counts too. GOE matters and Rachael was only adequate in certain areas.
Different judges might have scored her differently but cautious skating is not going to win at the Olympics. Miki lacked some flair and skated a little slow and just did not shine as she has in the past and was scored accordingly.
I still don't like Mao's program but she did show more than just the 3A's. Her steps were so good and she showed a degree of IN and flair superior to most of the other skaters.
I still get lost at times concentrating on points. I thought the placement was good and that Mao deserved Silver and Joannie Bronze.
Can't you see that I said "barely rotated"? That means, they are on the borderline. They could be ratified by some, but others may argure like I said.
Well, I don't see the difference in height between Mao's and Rachael's jumps.
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i think definitely Mao's sp & lp was overscored.
There was no transition at all and no choreography either.
IFS's recent blogging was about the buzzing from the reporters that Mao's 3A-2T was not downgraded.
i think Rochette ' s program was better choreographed and well presented than Mao's.
i could feel Rochette's energy from her program and it was really touching but Mao's program was really flatt and the music was just horrible..gosh.
if Mao's jump were downgraded propperly, the medal color would have been changed and also, Nagasu could have been on the podium too.
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Well, I am a fan of Yuna, I hope I'm not uber, but, of course, who knows... I think almost every competition where Yuna participates she gets "overscored" every time, I think, starting from Worlds 2009. I stated back then and state again, that what happens is that the level of her performance is much higher than the level of her competitors. Said that, her competitors are not bad at all and can perform better. But as they don't do so, scores of Yuna are much better and that's all. I think that, for example, potentially Mao can do much better program with jumps of better quality getting high GOEs. In that case she would score much better than she was scored now.I think the only ppl who said YuNa's LP at Olys is the best in history are her uber/super fans. Most ppl say she skated the best and deserved to win, but that does not mean she is not overscored. More pts than others is just that she deserved to win, but doesn't mean she is not overscored.
I say that just because seeing the protocol I don't see any element that was scored too much... In terms of GOEs - her highest GOE was +2.0. Just a question, if jumps like these don't deserve +2.0, what jumps deserve them? I just can't imagine them. For sure better jumps can be done, that's why there is +3 GOE. But her jumps certainly deserve the GOEs she got.
Base value - that's just looking at the table. Maybe you think that some elements are rewarded too much and others are not, like 3A, but that's other question.
PCS - again, nothing really overscored there. Deductions - no comments.
I think it's just hard to believe that Yuna performs so good, but really watching the performances you can see a huge gap between her and everybody else and that gap is just being reflected in the scores.


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According to Rick Person, program administrator of solid waste and recycling for St. Paul, Minn., severe weather does not often affect the timeliness of waste or recyclable collection in his city. "In the rare blizzard condition, which might last two to three days, normal collection would resume in three or four days," said Person.


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It is late enough that I think I can make it official....my hive has survived the winter. I went into the hive Thursday (day before yesterday) to work the hive and stir things up a bit. I switched everything over to new woodenware, swapped the two deep brood boxes, and sandwiched a medium full of new PF120's for them to draw out. I also swapped some of the "inner frames" and "outer frames", mindful of the Housel (sp?) positioning.
Sometime over the winter I saw a small bit of debris at the entrance and suspected a mouse. Shining a light into the hive, I saw no evidence of mice. They were there, nonetheless. I found a nest in a frame in the lower box. Fortunately, it was a frame of plain foundation rather than drawn comb/honey. I wound up replacing 3 frames with PF100's.
I had 'mountain camped' some sugar on the top of the frames of the top box during the winter. Most of that wound up on the bottom board and, I suspect, the rest got shoved out the entrance. There was still a good bit of honey including 2 or 3 frames full of honey only.
I gave them two pint jars of 1:1 to help them in drawing out the new foundation and will replenish that today.
There was a very good population of bees. Good brood patterns in various stages. I did not see the queen. Not surprising, as I have never seen my queen. There was a healthy amount of drone brood, including in burr comb, as I expected for this time of year.
I plan to check on them at least a couple more times over the next week and replenish the 1:1. Then, back to AL. I'll return here (to TN) in a few weeks and open them up again to check progress and will likely split the hive at that time, especially if I find QC's.
I did take some video and hope to upload that soon.
Sorry for the length....just had to "brag" on my "survivors".


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