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What's your weight class?
Let's pretend we're all professional fighters here. :p
I weigh 154,3 lbs though if i was in my peak physical form, i'd join the Mighty Mouses in 125 lbs class. Also i'm about 5'6 feet tall.
5ft9, walk around about 155-160. My first MMA bout I got matched on (and pulled out with injury) I made 135 but was skin and bones, my then girlfriend told me she didn't find me attractive anymore. :(
This year I made 145 and was in great shape, then pulled out again. I was born without a single ounce of luck.
5'11 here and roughly about 185lbs when in good shape (not at the minute).
I think I could make 155lbs.
I'm 5'5" and when I'm in fighting shape I'm about 185. So I'd probably fight close to my final boxing weight class of super middleweight (168lbs) and go the welterweight route.
I would be at 145-155. I am not tall by any means but I have a very stocky frame that makes it tough to get down any lower. Back in high school when I was boxing I could cut down to the 130's but that is really pushing it now.
I'm about six foot and 170. I've cut to 155 easily, and have made 145 before as well. So that's were I would fight.
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I'm just barely six foot and walking around at 185-190 pounds... Kinda feeling on the heavy side here, damn school is taking up all my workout-time :p
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190ish right now, i fight at 185. Possibly 170 if i ever get to a point where im not on same day weigh ins. Last time i fought i weighed in at 181 for a 185lb fight...so id expect to go down to that.
Same day weigh ins are a bastard if you do a full cut. I've seen folk look like skeletons at the weigh ins then twice the size only a few hours later - and they gas like crazy! Can't be healthy.
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5'9 and about 180. Bit on the... cuddly...side atm. When I'm in shape I'm about 160 or so. If I was a fighter and could cut weight I'd probably go to 155/145.
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And then it bore fruit. Instead of just chuckling at Gann's misadventures and looking more closely at the rust streaks in the pictures in Moitessier's books, I followed their lead and abandoned all reason long enough to sign the check and commit my soul to a steel siren of questionable value. I blame Lesa, my usually levelheaded wife, for allowing this transaction to take placeshe could have stopped the check. In the end, and, oh I hate to admit this, I know it was really my own fault because I didn't listen to the sun-wrinkled sage in Belize.
I had wanted a steel boat for a long time. After 200,000 blue-water miles and normal encounters with wayward hurricanes, lurking flotsam, sneaky reefs, and humorless dock pilings, a steel boat seemed like the logical step in my evolution as a boat owner. In my mind, steel boats had no limitations. If I wanted to venture up the Orinocco River or head for Greenland, a steel boat would be up to the task and sneer at deadheads and growlers alike. Of course, as I was to learn when it was already too late, it's tough to tell the difference between sneering and rusting. I realize now that I was just rationalizing what had already become an obsession. I completely overlooked the fact that rust-free fiberglass boats had safely carried me across every ocean. Somehow I convinced myself that steel suited my personality. While I am no man of steel, I admit that I am not, by nature, delicate. Indeed, a diesel mechanic watching me over-tighten a union nut on an injector once remarked that I had the touch of a Russian midwife. With steel, at least I'd have a boat that I couldn't easily break.
"You'll never believe what you can buy her for," insisted my good friend Joe, a local yacht broker. With his thick East End London accent and mischievous smile, it was hard to tell if he was serious. Lesa and I were milling around his office, soaking up the air-conditioning and waiting to be paid for a recently completed delivery. "But Joe, I don't want a steel boat." He knew I was lying and handed me the keys. "Just go take a look at her and when you get back I'll tell you the price." It never hurts to look, right?
We spent hours pouring over the boat. I didn't realize it at the time, but the single best feature of the boat was access; you could locate the hull everywhere; nothing was hidden behind fancy, or even less than fancy, joinery work. In many ways, the old rust bucket was everything we wanted. A Roberts 44 design, she was a ketch rig with a comfortable center-cockpit design. Standing back, it was clear to see that in spite of her hard chines, she had a handsome sheer and nice overall lines. According to the drawings and specs on Joe's listing sheet, she had a seakindly underbody with a modified fin keel and skeg-hung rudder. And of course, she was steel. This was a boat made to roam the blue planet; this was a cruising boat. Of course, it needed a little work, but it was nothing serious .
I was back in Belize, where I had spent much of the previous year as skipper of a 46-foot sloop doing research on the Maya, while we were anchored near Placencia. A lovely old Orca sloop slipped into the anchorage and dropped the hook nearby. I instantly recognized and admired the boat. The next day I spied a wizened old man in a floppy hat working on deck. I hopped in the dinghy and zoomed over for a visit. I tried to start up a conversation.
"Nice boat. She's steel, isn't she?"
"She's in nice shape. Have you had her a long time?"
The old man was concentrating on chipping a patch of rust near the chainplates and didn't make eye contact.
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The old man finally looked at me. He didn't smile.
"Son, can't you see I'm working? If I stop or even pause to talk to you the damned rust will get ahead of me. Rust never sleeps."
I blotted out the vision and we hurried back to Joe's office. He explained that the owner lived out of state and needed cash immediately; he was willing to let the boat go cheap, real cheap. Lesa and I looked at each other. Cheap, real cheap, equaled our combined savings at that very second. All we had to do was make out a check and transfer the funds. She reached for her checkbook and just like that we became the new owners of 32,000 pounds of mildly rusting iron.
I actually had another chance to back out of the deal the next day. I had reserved the right to survey the boat myself. Miraculously, I coaxed the old Leland diesel to life and navigated to a nearby boatyard. As we hauled the boat in the slings, friends at the yard thought that I had lost any rumor of sense that I might have once had. Ironically, seeing the boat out of the water erased any doubts I had about her. She had a lovely underwater profile, better in fact than the drawings Joe had provided. I sounded around the hull with my trusty five-pound sledge, and while there were bits of surface rust at the waterline, there was of course, nothing serious.
The boat went back into the water and any two-bit psychotherapist could spot the beginnings of a classic love-hate relationship. That was seven and a half years ago. The boat has helped us realize some of our dreams, as we have sailed to Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Yet, that great, cheap, real cheap deal has slowly evolved into a relentless attempt to keep ahead of the old boat. I confess, at times the relentless labor wears me down, and not long ago we considered selling the boat. But our two young daughters are just about the right age for a long-anticipated world cruise, maybe another year or two, and we definitely hope to sail well off the beaten pathsteel boats have certain advantages. I couldn't sell the boatshe is still the main character in dreams to come. I just have to be content with the knowledge that as I sit here writing, Fortuna is quietly rustingafter all, rust never sleeps.
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On a more serious tone, I really do like steel boats and respect their many advantages. Obviously hull strength is the primary factor, and several years ago I learned just how strong our hull really is. We were exploring the Lighthouse Reef in Belize. A nasty gale blew in and we dragged onto the reef. For eight hours we pounded up and down grinding into rock and coral. Nobody was around to help us. Finally, I managed to kedge the boat off, though it was a horrifying experience. Yet, aside for a few more dents and scratches (a little more character), the boat was unscathed. Yes, steel boats have advantages. You just need to find a good one to save yourself a lot of knuckle busting work. Here are a few tips:
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Edward "Ted" Hazard Dwyer, 86 years, a native and longtime resident of Mahopac, passed away, peacefully, on Friday, November 25, 2011, with his family at his side.
Ted was born on October 21, 1925, to Edward Eugene and Lora Hazard Dwyer of Mahopac. Mr. Dwyer was instrumental in centralizing Mahopac School District into one school and was its first principal, and his father also was a co-owner of the first pharmacy in Mahopac (D&H Pharmacy).
Ted is survived by his wife Diana Buchanan Dwyer, formerly of Peekskill. They had 3 sons and a daughter. Survivors are son Kevin and Mariann (Dietz) of Mahopac, daughter Amy (Dwyer) and William (Bill) Carlin of Brewster; son Jonathan and Carolyn (Caswell) Dwyer of Lincoln, MA; AND daughter-in-law Patricia Smyth Dwyer of Somers. He was predeceased by son Edward "Ted" Dwyer. Jr. in 1997.
His sister, Elizabeth (Betty) died in 1954, his father in 1953 and mother in 1986. Ted had 10 grandchildren; Ted III, Timothy Dwyer of Somers; Kevin Jr. and Kaitlyn Dwyer of Mahopac; Darcy, Teresa, Billy Carlin of Brewster; and Maggie, Alison, Lucy Dwyer of Lincoln, MA.
Ted grew up in Mahopac and graduated from Mahopac High School in 1943. He was President of his class of 21 students. In 1944 he entered the US Naval Reserves as a Naval Air Corps Cadet during WWII. He was discharged from the Navy in 1947 and attended Syracuse University. After working for International Milling as a salesman in New England and upstate NY, he became a reporter for Dun & Bradstreet in Syracuse, and later was a manager of its Utica office.
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Improving the signal-to-noise ratio
The OP's situation was a small car loaded with passengers and cargo.
That is not the same as a car being driven by a single driver in an unloaded car in 30-60 mph traffic.
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On road trips (loaded down) I get 35-40 MPG depending on speed. 55-60 MPH = 40 MPG, 85 MPH = 35 MPG.
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I took a 7000 mile trip last summer (Chicago to SF and back, the long way) in a Jetta 2.0T DSG. Car had two people and was packed with cargo...averaged about 31 mpg. I couldn't imagine doing it in a smaller/less refined car. You are brave.
And don't get me wrong- the 4 speed auto obviously hurts the Mazda2's fuel economy.
But it still returns great fuel economy in normal driving (combined).
The manual is better.
A couple of 40 mpg users here.
And the automatic hurts the Yarises mpg too.
It's just nice to see that some gas vehicles with nice epa numbers seem to easily surpass their epa estimates (Yaris, Mazda2).
But I guess when you only have 100 hp and even less torque, you can't really play with the highway gearing that much to maximize the test results.
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A few more notes from TCL's first ever Mazda2 owner (since September 2010):
Since virtually all modern cars have an "idiot gauge" that locks to exactly the center position across a wide range of operating temperatures (from barely warm to just below overheating), that is no big loss.There is no engine temp gauge, only one blue dummy light to let you know the engine has not warmed up to optimal temperature, and one red dummy light to let you know if the engine is too hot.
It is no Mini or Smart car, but it can turn around on a city street in one shot, which is fine by me.Wider-than-expected turning radius. I tried to turn around 180 degrees at a gas station around the pump island and could not do it in one smooth move.
The digital fuel gauge reads a bit high -- even with the "E" blinking, you'll still have over 2 gallons left in the tank.Small 11.3 gallon gas tank made for stopping 2-3 times a day to get gas but at least it was cheap and quick to fill up.
There is no factory satellite radio option (nor Bluetooth or USB or iPod dock or anything fancy like that). No sunroof option -- one salesman told me the roof wouldn't have enough structural rigidity with a sunroof, so that's why they don't offer it.No satellite radio. Not sure if it was just this car that didn't come with it or if the Mazda2 doesn't have it as an option at all.
No sunroof. Again, not sure if at all available from Mazda.
There is a wheel slip light in the gauge cluster -- I've seen it flash while driving in the snow.You do have a button to turn the DSC off, which was nice, but there is no indicator to inform you if wheel slip was detected.
5000 miles in a Mazda 2.
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But out on the interstate? I would rather have a /good/ larger car because it would be more comfortable and stable at high speed.
And acknowledging their basic existence and general positives is not the same as "creaming their pants".
If that's creaming their pants, then I must cream my pants every time I respond to a phone survey with a yes answer.
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I just drove my Yaris to Alabama and back (~1800 miles) and didn't have a tank that averaged less than 40 MPG. Mileage falls off rapidly over 70 MPH so I kept it around 60-75 most of the time. The best tank (42.6) was driving from Mississippi to mid-Texas on US 82 after I found some ethanol-free gas at a Citgo in Greenville, MS. It was great and very comfortable except for a lot of road noise on the "chip seal" roads Texas uses out in the boonies.
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That gas pump looks like it belongs at a place that offers a good old fashioned raping out back.
Nice write up and I agree for the most part, but 5000 miles - I dunno.
Its a blast to drive around town and I ended up going from LA to Palm Springs to visit a friend. The engine will hit its limits pretty quickly but it is smooth and quiet. Handling was good as expected from Mazda and it being a small car. Not MINI calibre but you could wreak havoc in the city if you wanted to and no one would know what happened.
Coming from Audi and VW's I was also pleasantly surprised by the interior. It felt airy, spacious and the instrument cluster and markings felt very functional and clean and I got the sense Mazda actually spent time on the interior of a smaller car. If this was badged as an A2 people would go nuts.
I remember saying yes Mazda2 before the rental agent barely finished telling me what was available. He handed me the keys to a red one and we both kinda chuckled looking at it.
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honestly I find 30.4 mpg to be fairly terrible for a car that size. I drove across country twice in my 2001 jetta VR6, also loaded up with stuff, and averaged 28mpg for the trip, and was going around 80 for much of it.
Even loaded I would expect a newer car like that to average 35mpg on an all highway trip.
My brother's automatic VR6 Jetta drank premium gas at a surprising rate considering the small size of the car, but he also had a lead foot.
And the real benefit of small economy cars with small engines is combined low cost of ownership.
They are cheap to buy and drive (fuel, repairs, maintenance, insurance).
The combine fuel economy is where such cars really shine- getting 30 mpg in daily driving versus the occasional steady speed interstate trip where a larger heavier car with a larger engine can lug down the road at a low rpm. At a steady speed, extra weight is not really a big deal. And the total aerodynamics of larger longer vehicles is usually better than the stubby upright economy cars.
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I am considering the Coppola Keratin Treatment. I have very thick hair with a lot of frizz but my curls are pretty loose, not tight corkcrews. Based on what I've read, it seems that if I were to let my hair air dry after having the treatment done, my hair would probably have a slight wave in it but would be pretty close to being straight. So here's my concern- when my roots (which are very frizzy) start to grow in, will I have a fuzzball close to my scalp even though the rest of my hair will be smooth? I know the treatment wears off over time but I'm pretty sure my roots would start to show before it wears off.
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In my father's collection that I inherited were included a stainless Ruger Old Army percussion cap revolver and a Thompson Center Arms Hawken percussion cap musket.
I've taken all of his firearms out and shot them, except the muskets. I inherited everything when I was 19 years old. In my younger days I was more interested in fast firing, high kick stuff. I thought it was more exciting. I'm 31 now and I have been increasingly interested to take these black powder guns out.
How cheap/expensive is it per shot? 25 cents per shot? 50 cents? Any ball park figure?
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Voyager One began typically enough -- as an ad placed in a Seattle music magazine -- but has since gone on to create intricate, textural space-rock in the manner of Catherine Wheel, Swervedriver, and Ride.
During the winter of 1998-1999, Peter Marchese (guitars/vocals) and Jeramy Koepping (guitar) laid down their first two-song demo. Pleased with their work, the overworked duo actively sought to round out Voyager One's lineup. They soon signed on bassist Dayna Loeffler and the first in a series of six temporary drummers, Michael Shilling (Western State Hurricanes, Heather Duby). Shilling was later replaced by an "official" member, Sneaky Pete, who stayed with the band for nine months until John Hollis beamed aboard permanently. Voyager One recorded a full-length demo, Zeroes and Ones, Parts One and Two, which received quite a bit of airplay on local indie station KCMU. They began playing live shortly thereafter.
Voyager One signed to Loveless Records in autumn of 1999 and stepped into the studio to record their debut LP, From the New Nation of Long Shadows. The album was recorded and mixed in under three weeks on the top floor of a refurbished barn in rural Washington. At the same time, their live set expanded into new sonic territory, traditionally assisted by the kaleidoscopic visual stimuli of a B-movie pastiche, run by Projectorhead.
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Marketers may be listening to Queen and David Bowie's hit "Under Pressure" a lot more right now. In 2012, only 40 percent of marketing professionals said "measuring marketing's value and contribution to the business is very important or critical." In research eMarketer cites on July 14 about 2013 responses, 85 percent say the pressure is on to please the C-suite.
Furthermore, according to the "ITSMA/VEM 2014 Marketing Performance Management Survey," only 26 percent of marketers believe they made the case to the C-suite that "marketing was able to measure and report the contribution of its programs to the business." (That's actually down 1 percent from the previous year.)
Sixty-eight percent of marketers think their efforts make a difference, but don't measure how they meet business goals; 67 percent said the same in 2012.
What's more is that C-suite expects to hear about those measurements more often, according to the "Ifbyphone 2014 State of Marketing Measurement Survey." Eight percent of marketers are expected to report metrics daily, 25 percent need to do so weekly (up 5 percent from 2013), and 27 percent share them monthly (up 1 percent). C-suiters mostly ask for proof of links to increased sales and revenue, at 69 percent, up 20 percent from the 2013 expectations. Then come the new customers and leads, at 63 percent and 58 percent, respectively. (Fourteen percent and 15 percent rises.)
To make the C-suite happy with marketing metrics, the ITSMA/VEM research suggests marketers:
- Ask members of the C-suite what they would like marketers to measure;
- Select the correct metrics;
- Set quantifiable performance targets;
- Create clear data chains. For example, send email invitations for an event; document which attendees at the event want to try out the products and services; among those who try out the products and services, catalog those who want sales quotes; and then track the revenue, sales and market share; and
- Build actionable dashboards, which contain data proving to the C-suite that marketing is effective and needs a larger budget.
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1. Ricky and Jess broke up but Jess has REALLY good eye make-up
Swings and roundabouts for Jess last night. On the one hand, she realised her boyfriend was a big kid and went off for a TOWIE loo cry. On the other, she had this cracking purple effect going on on her upper eyelid that made us want to try and be a grown up and learn how to use eyeshadow.
2. We met Mario's mum!
… and she was one hot, hot lady.
3. We met Mick's children
… and they were some cute, cute children. Though Mason did leave two perfectly decent roast potatoes on his plate post-roast dinner, which threw us, but hey – he lives in Essex, he's probably starting his carb free diet early.
4. Joey Essex had a full on cry, and we can't tell you how awful that was
… because it was so genuine and we did not see it coming. Yeah sure, him and Sam had had some problems, but Ricky and Jess were the breaking up couple, not Jam (don't know why we can't make this catch on). Then the next minute Joey was balling his eyes out, with Diags and Arg giving him love life advice. There was something very wrong with this picture.
5. Mick explained that people 'don't fully understand what the Honeys are about'
Then they stripped to their underwear and posed a bit. We think we're clear, Mick.
6. Arg started a chant of his own name
It was a tad painful. He then compared himself to Buble. Also painful. Luckily we had Joey to bring it back as he tried to figure out who Buble was, and the cogs turned as he said 'Buble... the one who sings?'. There's a few of those, Joey love.
7. The obligatory screaming row klaxon went off
But it was for another Dani/ Bobby/ Charlie based drama, so no-one really cared, other than the fact it ruined Debbie's Breast Cancer Awareness party, which we cared about a lot.
8. Joey wore his cap back to front
Joey Essex's '90s style nods are things of JOY for us. Last night's backwards cap was a classic. Thank you Joey. And remember what we said: please don't cry, it makes us sad.
9. The definition of a girls' night out was strongly questioned
It started well - there were rollers, , some champagne, a discussion about the mad old days when people used to go out with their own eyelashes - and then Mario turned up to 'surprise' Lucy with a date to the ice-rink and Ricky arrived and made Jess cry.
Gemma left Arg some seductive voicemails of her singing, and then told him not to let anyone listen to them. Arg of course completely ignored this then played them while laughing at Gemma again (he's such a well mannered young gentleman) and we all got to hear the super-sexy line 'I've got the heating on 30'. Is it a metaphor we don't understand? Or did heating just get sexy?


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HowMuchMileage brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 62 Designs von 18 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Need a logo for a new website that will provide auto, truck, cycle, and other vehicles mileage ratings and owner's experience.
A logo for the website header. The logo should also be able to be scaled up and down for business cards, letterhead, and signs. Since this will be a site devoted to helping people reduce their gas costs it should reflect that in the design.
Edit: This site will also host a forum for people to discuss all things mileage related including hypermilers and greenies.
- Domain Name- Possibly a gas pump or something that suggests saving gas or having to do with vehicle mileage
- I like the color green as it was pointed out that suggests saving resources.
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This is a discussion on My Grandfather within the Bob & Terry's Place forums, part of the The Back Porch category; I just found out yesterday my 79 year old grandfather, my only surviving grandparent has stage 3 lung cancer. He is denying treatment. He know's ...
I just found out yesterday my 79 year old grandfather, my only surviving grandparent has stage 3 lung cancer. He is denying treatment. He know's it is his time to go. Please pray for him and my family. I plan on spending as much time as I can with him until his passing. I am thankful of one thing... he got to see his only great grandson be born. I am thankful for that.
Prayers on the way.
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Very sorry to hear that. I'm sure his great grandson raised his spirits a bit. God bless.
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So sorry to hear that. My prayers are with you and your family. May you all enjoy and cherish these last moments together.
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I lost two grandparents in the same manner. I think its better for everyone and a noble choice not to put the family through the stress of a cancer battle esp. when the outcome is going to be the same. He is saving himself and your family a lot of pain.
Spend as much time as possible with him, I wish I spent more with mine. Get all the stories he has out of hime too, you dont want all that knowledge to go with him.
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Sorry to hear that.
I'm glad my son was born 3 months before his Great Grandfather died, we got to take a picture of the two of them.
My prayers are with you and your family
A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. Nothing has brought me more peace and content in life than simply being a good husband and father.
Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
Sorry to hear this...
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Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I lost my grandfather to the same thing last July. It was very hard for he was close to me. But take consolation in the fact that this isn't a forever thing. He's only sleeping until you guys can meet up together. And also remember that when he does go, he won't be in any more pain.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Cherish your moments with him and respect his decision. I know it is difficult. Many folks his age choose to give up their treatment so a younger person will be able to have the treatment and hopefully live a full life. My prayers go out to both of you.
I am very sorry to hear that!!! My Prayers are with you!
I will be praying for you and your family. I respect his decision so much.
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Spend as much time with your Grandpa as possible. More importantly, speak to him about writing down some family history, to help fill in the blanks on your family. We were very lucky in our family to have had both grandfathers dedicated to doing just that towards the end of their lives, so this critical knowledge of where we came from was not lost.
Good Luck to you, and God Bless.
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Thank you for all the support. I know he will be welcomed in heaven by God. He will be happy to be with my grandmother again who died 8 years ago. My next day off my wife, kids and I are heading down to spend time with him. I plan on doing this until he passes.


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Kristin Cavallari & Jay Cutler Say Hello to Baby #2
It's an exciting day for Kristin Cavallari and her husband Jay Cutler as their second son was born this morning (May 7).
The former "Hills" hottie took to her Instagram account to share the joyful news, including a picture of her hospital bracelet with suede baby shoes.
She added the caption, "Welcome Jaxon Wyatt Cutler. 7lbs 11oz 5/7/14," and immediately her fans began flooding her with messages of congratulations.
Kristin and Jay already have a 19-month-old son named Camden and they're pretty thrilled that their sophomore effort is a boy as well. Back in February Cavallari noted, "We couldn't be more excited! It's a BOY."


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Betty Crocker's Chinese Low-Fat Cooking (Betty Crocker Home Library)
Chinese food is the most popular ethnic food in the country, so when studies carne out recently exposing Chinese food as a fat trap, people were torn. Should they eat Chinese food and feel guilty, or pass it up and feel deprived? Betty Crocker solves the problem with more than 130 recipes for truly delicious Chinese food that's low in fat and high in flavor.All the recipes have 30% or less of their calories from fat, and use readily available ingredients, so it's easy for everyone to make them. The whole family will enjoy Drunken Flower Shrimp, Sweet-Hot Fun See Chicken, Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Sauce, Mongolian Fire Pot, Chinese Noodles in Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce and Vegetables Kung Pao. With a glossary, low-fat cooking tips, and information on reduced-fat cooking methods, Chinese food will be on everyone's plate again, thanks to Betty Crocker.
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AKRON, Ohio – Head Coach Ron Arenz and The University of Akron volleyball program have announced the addition of Kelsey Wilson to the 2012 recruiting class. Wilson, from Ferndale, Mich., is a 6-1 middle blocker at Ferndale High School.
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Notes: Two-time all-league selection...also a two-time all-region honoree...named to the all-area third team as a junior...Daily Tribune Player of the Year...helped team to a district championship in 2010...member of the National Honor Society...plays for the Instant Replay club team that won the U17 state championship in 2011...also an all-league selection in soccer.
Coach Arenz on Wilson:
"Kelsey's work ethic and coachability are qualities that make her a solid addition to our program. She has the physical ability and mental fortitude to play at a high level, and with her background in soccer, she possesses great vision. I anticipate that Kelsey's competitive nature will put her in a position to make on-court contributions very early in her career."


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Ethics at Saint FrancisHospital and Medical Center114 Woodland StHartford, Connecticut06105-1208
What is an Institutional Ethics Committee?An ethics committee is a multidisciplinary
team of administrators, nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, other
healthcare professionals, and community representatives, whose role it is to
provide education, policy review, and case consultation for members of the
hospital and community.
What types of education does the Institutional Ethics Committee provide? Members of the ethics committee can provide education and
training in a wide variety of topics and issues that face healthcare
today. Members of the committee also provide
community education workshops on making decisions about care and Advance
Directives. See Ethics Events at Saint Francis for information on upcoming education and training events and workshops.
What is an ethics consultation? An ethics consultation can be viewed like any
other consultation in the clinical setting.
If doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, patients, or family
members have a question or concern about an ethical issue, they may ask the
advice or input of a member of the Institutional Ethics Committee.
Who can call an ethics consultation?An ethics consultation can be requested by a patient or family member, and may be called by any member of the healthcare
How do I call for an ethics consultation?A member of the Ethics Consult Team is always on call. On the Saint Francis campus, simply dial "0"
and ask the operator for the "On-Call Ethics Consultant." At home, dial 1-877-ST-FRANCIS (783-7262), and ask the operator for the "On-Call Ethics Consultant."
What happens when I call an ethics consultation? A member of the Institutional Ethics Committee is always on-call to respond to requests for ethics consultations. The on-call member will speak with the person
who requests the consultation. The on-call member may also speak with others who were involved in the situation that precipitated the request, as well as with one or two others
from the Institutional Ethics Committee. The result is a recommendation (and it is just that!), which is written on a form, and placed in the patient's chart, if
Since Saint Francis is a Catholic Hospital, are there certain
ethical guidelines that the hospital must follow? Yes.
Catholic hospitals and other Catholic healthcare providers are guided
by the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. These directives provide guidance on a wide range of issues, including the social responsibility of Catholic healthcare services, forming new partnerships with healthcare organizations and providers, the professional-patient relationship, care at
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UTEP Preserves Unbeaten Home Mark With Hard-Fought 1-1 Tie Vs. Tulsa
Oct. 21, 2011
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EL PASO, TEXAS – Behind junior Brittany Kindzierski's team-leading eighth goal of the year and solid play in net from Sarah Dilling, the UTEP soccer team remained unbeaten at home in 2011 by battling Tulsa to a 1-1 tie at University Field Friday evening.
The Miners (10-5-3, 4-3-2 C-USA) cracked the Hurricane's (10-5-3, 4-3-2 C-USA) vaunted defense with Lauren Katada setting up Kindzierski's tally just 5:56 into the match. Dilling, who registered a quartet of saves, and the defense nearly did the rest, with only the first goal of the year by TU's Bradi Hinch preventing the shutout and victory.
UTEP registered 13 shots, including four on goal, while also earning a trio of corner kicks. It showed good composure in a very physical match (21 total fouls) and nearly pulled out the triumph in double overtime. A shot by Jade Babcock from inside the box sailed just high, though, with 50 seconds left.
That is not to say the Orange and Blue did not have close calls that went their way. The most notable moment came early in the second stanza, when TU's Claire Hulcer penalty-kick attempt ricocheted off the crossbar.
The overall effort by UTEP moves it to 8-0-2 at University Field in 2011, with a + 19 (27-8) ratio in those contests.
Tension was high at the onset of the match, but the Miners showed good form. Quality play on the wing by Katada allowed her to streak down the sideline. She set up shop in the corner and then laced the cross into the area, finding the foot of Kindzierski in the process. The junior took one dribble and then buried the shot into upper 90's country to afford the home side the early 1-0 edge.
There were not many opportunities for either side over the next several minutes, with chippy play taking center stage. The Miners kept their composure in spite of the style.
The initial opportunity for Tulsa came in the 21st minute, and it was a good one. Danielle Hughes laced a low, hard shot but Dilling preserved the lead with the stop. UTEP regained control after the nice save, and began to patiently probe the TU defense. Azia Nicholson ripped a shot but it was blocked out of harms' wary.
UTEP looked to pad its advantage in the 34th minute. Babcock intercepted a ball in space and headed up pitch. She then deftly touched a thru ball destined for Nicholson, who would have had a clean look on net, but the pass was slightly errant. Tulsa netminder Katie Bykowski, who registered three saves, flew off her line and corralled it. The play by the GK kept the score the same heading into halftime.
The visitors utilized a couple of quick passes to generate a partial breakaway in the opening minute of the second stanza. A TU player was dragged down in the box, setting up a penalty kick. Hulcer laced a shot which hit the crossbar, before the Orange and Blue cleared it.
TU would manage to the tie tilt, though, 15 minutes later. A cross from the left wing bounced past the Miners' defense. It found a home with Hinch on the far side, who one-timed it past Dilling.
The freshman netminder regrouped nicely after the strike, delivering a brilliant save on a try from Jordan O'Brien at 65:55. The Miners' defense then did its job, winning the ball on the ensuing corner kick.
UTEP tested Bykowski in the waning minutes of the second stanza, only to have the visiting netminder register the stop. A Kindzierski shot was errant at 85:53, and the match would head to OT.
Both squads recorded a pair of shots in the first extra session, but neither could find pay dirt. Bykowski came up with a stop on a shot by Katie Dorman at 93:16 while both TU shots were blocked by the Miners' defense.
Things were a bit more frantic in the final OT period, with both sides desperate for the match winner. The only official shot on goal in the 10-minute session was recorded by Tulsa, with Dilling denying Claire Nicholson at 108:52.
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David was able to find woods that nearly perfectly match that of the original, which is a model from 1741, and this instrument is incredibly striking visually and tonally. It is the perfect violin for the budding professional violinist, wanting a violin that will continue to improve for as many years as he/she plays it, and many more.
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text: Paris Auto Show – The Race Touareg Share Comments Wolfsburg / Paris, September 2004 – The 27th Dakar Rally will start on New Year's Day 2005, this time from Barcelona. And Volkswagen's Marathon Rally Team will be there with the Race-Touareg again. The latest version of the rally vehicle is now being presented to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. The Race-Touaregs being used will be driven by driver-navigator teams with a degree of success behind them already. The most prominent newcomers to the Volkswagen Marathon Rally Team are four-times rally champion Juha Kankkunen, who will be contesting the 2005 Dakar Rally with co-driver Juha Repo. The two Finns will actually be driving the Race-Touareg for the first time in the finale of the FIA World Cup – the UAE Desert Challenge from 11 to 15 October in Dubai. The means that, alongside Jutta Kleinschmidt (2001) and Bruno Saby (1993), Volkswagen's squad will include a third former winner of the Dakar Rally (1988). The Race-Touareg in detail: Its exterior is spectacular, and its inner values are just as convincing. The Volkswagen Race-Touareg bears the name of the model family from the main series, but this is a motor sports vehicle that has been built without compromise for desert rallies. Under the leadership of Eduard Weidl, a team of Volkswagen engineers and external specialists designed the Race-Touareg. Less than seven months passed between the start of construction and the test drive of the first prototype. The tubular space frame, which only weighs a third of a tonne, contains all the articulation points for the units, body and wheel suspension and also acts as a roll cage at the same time. High-strength aircraft steel guarantees a tensile strength of up to 700 Newton metres per square millimetre – after all, the FIA roll test covers loads corresponding to around 16.9 tonnes for a defined area. At the same time, the design also focused on achieving the lowest possible centre of gravity. All four wheels of the Race-Touareg are guided by double wishbone axle units on the front and rear axles and each have double spring and shock absorber elements. The spring travel is limited by regulation to 250 mm. In spite of the large ground clearance, which requires a relatively high position of the lower wishbone, a kinematic suspension system has been achieved that guarantees good-natured driving properties. The TDI technology that is so pioneering in series production is being used by Volkswagen in marathon motor sports too. Even in the 2003 Dakar Rally, the Volkswagen Tarek achieved a double victory in its class with TDI drive. The Race-Touareg is powered by an in-line five-cylinder engine. Its cylinder capacity of 2.3 litres is defined by regulations. In order to come into the category of up to 1750 kg minimum weight, the cylinder capacity may not exceed 3500 cc. With a turbo diesel engine, a factor of 1.5 has to be included – which means that the capacity may not exceed 2333 cc. An air flow limiter of 39 mm is obligatory. Over 450 Newton metres torque is applied to the all-wheel drive via a sequential six-gear transmission supplied by X-Trac. The central differential and front and rear axle differential are designed mechanical compensating gears. Because any form of electronic control ("active differential") is forbidden under the regulations, all three differentials have mechanical and viscose locking facilities. The appearance of the Race-Touareg is not only striking and eye-catching – it is also completely practical. Thanks to the short overhangs, even steep driving slope angles are no obstacle. The entire body shell is made from carbon fibre and only weighs around 50 kg. For more discussion on this story, click on the link to our discussion forums to the left. For more photos of the car in this story, click on the link to our gallery at the right.


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Wait, you said a Shirt.Woot-OFF? You didn't say, "Take your shirt off"? Oh my, this is so embarrassing! But you can understand the mistake, right? After all, they both involve the word "shirt" and the word "off." I mean, you don't just go around saying those two words without a guy taking his shirt off once in a while, am I right?
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The 10 Series – 10 Exciting Young Players to watch in Spain's La Liga in 2013
10 of the most exciting young players to watch in La Liga emerging in 2013. Part of The 10 Series brought to you by Just-Football.com. Follow this link for an introduction to The 10 Series (including criteria) and here for 10 of the best young players in Italy, France, Holland and Germany's Bundesliga:
by David Cartlidge
Léo Baptistão
(Rayo Vallecano, 20 years old)
Without doubt THE revelation of the season thus far. Léo Baptistão's story could be one day made into a movie such is the complexity of his background.
He was picked up from indoor football and best friends with Neymar, before a move to Spain never materialised after he suffered from hepatitis. When the move finally arrived, he broke his collarbone and couldn't play for a year.
Last season the Brazilian, with an Italian passport, was toiling away in Segunda B. Now, he's one of La Liga's most exciting talents. Leo's got an athletic physique that not only speeds away from players but powers past them too. With his long strides he keeps the ball close, and harnesses a sharp change in direction, showing some of his old indoor football tricks. He's versatile too, operating as a winger, a striker and as a false 9 at different times this season. A true raw talent, with every game he appears to get better. Given the right education, he might just join his friend Neymar at the top.
My favourite thing about Léo, though? He plays like every kid on a patch of grass near your house; he genuinely enjoys this game.
Víctor Rodríguez
(Real Zaragoza, 23 years old)
This season just wasn't meant to happen like this for Víctor Rodríguez. He was signed for Real Zaragoza 'B' but ended up getting a call-up to the first team, and that's where he has remained. A string of excellent performances as his team made steady progress put Victor down as one of the first names on the team sheet, and he's since weighed in with 5 assists to become a key player.
Capable of operating both wide and central, the 23-year-old who spent time in La Masia is technically gifted, quick and can deliver from a dead ball or in motion expertly. Zaragoza have had lots of surprises in recent years, more bad than good, but Victor certainly falls into the latter category.
Sofiane Feghouli
(Valencia CF, 23 years old)
Written off and tossed aside, Sofiane Feghouli must have thought his Valencia career was over before it began. Injuries, and an ill-fated loan spell at Almería nearly cost Feghouli, but he's turned things around to become a key man at Valencia. Feghouli's gone from being a bit-part impact player to leading star alongside Roberto Soldado, and it's all his own doing.
The Algerian acknowledged the weaknesses in his game and set about making them strengths, from his work ethic in games to the decision making in the final third. Although quick and with plenty of skill, Feghouli's become a versatile, reliable winger/creative player that his team can depend upon in games that lie in the balance.
(Deportivo La Coruña, 23 years old)
His hair, his playing style, his name. The list could go on but everything about Pizzi is just, cool. After a troublesome first spell in Spain on loan to Atlético Madrid, where he found regular games hard to come by and injuries very easy to encounter, few gave Pizzi a chance. His time at Atleti was a case of desperately trying to impress but ultimately making more mistakes than anything else.
At Depor the story has been different, as the Portuguese has weaved a web of his own in Galicia each weekend. Pizzi drifts across the attack effortlessly, linking up with others or going it alone, all the while showing a neat technique and intelligence on the ball. He's taken the burden off Juan Carlos Valerón and got Riazor on its feet again with his individual pieces of skill. Next season he'll be at Atleti permanently, and the hope will be he can develop even further in the capital.
Martín Montoya
(FC Barcelona, 21 years old)
After he's finished playing football Martín Montoya might want to write a book called 'How to take the place of the world's best right back', because that's exactly what he's done this season. Montoya worked quietly and efficiently at both Barcelona 'B' team and Spain U-21 levels before his moment came, and it's that focus along with his obvious talent that has him battling Dani Alves for the starting berth in Barcelona's team.
The most admirable thing about Montoya is that determination and desire; he goes about his business without a fuss and rarely slips up. He balances both attack and defence well, pushing on and linking with the attack but also performing excellent cover work at the rear. Next stop: Spain's first choice right back.
Nacho Camacho
(Málaga CF, 22 years old)
Everyone used to talk about Nacho Camacho, and some couldn't stop. The hype around him was significant, and for a while he even managed to live up to it. A string of fantastic displays with Spain at youth level had many tipping Camacho for greatness, and when he made his debut at 17-years-old for Atlético Madrid it grew to an unprecedented level.
He didn't falter at first and if anything looked mature on the field, before a series of injuries took hold. Upon regaining fitness he found Atleti in numerous different cycles of players and coaches, before he eventually moved on. Málaga were there, and this season he's found the level everyone used to talk about again.
Camacho has provided a tireless, strong and dependable presence in defensive midfield, covering wide areas of the field. Although his chance came around largely due to Jeremy Toulalan's injury, Camacho has grasped it with both hands and provided the security Manuel Pellegrini's system is built upon this term.
Abdel Barrada
(Getafe, 23 years old)
It took a fine piece of scouting for Getafe to pick up Abdel Barrada, one that will not only help the club on the field but inevitably off it too. Barrada has played a key part in Luis Garcia's side's march up the table, filtering between the lines of attack and midfield with a clinical edge.
Quick, sharp and a smart with his movement, the 23-year-old offers a direct presence in the Getafe team similar to that of Feghouli at Valencia. He's a skilful player too, and in a rigid Getafe system he can provide a spark at any given moment to change a game. Real Madrid already asked about his availability, they weren't the first and most certainly won't be the last.
Hugo Mallo
(Celta Vigo, 21 years old)
When a highly-rated player in Segunda makes the move to Primera, it's always interesting to see the adaptation. For Hugo Mallo, the change has been effortless and the right-back is proving to be a real hit in Spain's top flight. Strong, agile and decisive we see Mallo galloping the right flank with plenty of power in his running. He can out muscle you, but also out run you and this makes Mallo a fantastic competitor. If people are to truly acknowledge him though, another move to a bigger club will likely be necessary.
Iñigo Martínez
(Real Sociedad, 21 years old)
First things first, let's not talk about 'those goals' Iñigo Martínez scored. Let's just focus on his best asset, his defensive abilities. With many young centre-backs in Spain failing to develop, Martínez this season has shown to be the most promising of them all.
Rather than a ball-playing defender, Martínez is of a more classic mould built on strength, presence and recovery. His reading of the game in defensive phases is always improving, and with such a genuine physical presence he can dominate strikers. If he keeps his focus there is no reason Martínez can't eventually be a first choice for Spain, as long as he avoids the failures Víctor Ruiz and Alberto Botía etc, have encountered.
(Atlético Madrid, 20 years old)
Koke has been a name known in Spanish football for years, much due to his consistency at youth level with the national team. Frustration occurred however when a regular place within the first team evaded him, and when he did play it was only seldom.
This season however, with Diego Simeone's high energy, aggressive approach proving to be a great success, Koke has been a soothing presence in midfield. The 20-year-old has shown he doesn't merely play it safe, but one who can also roam in central areas, link midfield and join an attack in a more purposeful manner. He's weighed in with 4 assists this season, and 2 goals, showing the sort of contribution Simeone expects – and everyone else after watching this technically gifted, intelligent midfielder.
David Cartlidge is a freelance Spanish football writer and runs the site Estilo de Juego. Follow him on Twitter @DavidJaca
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If you have read, followed and not succeeded in adhering to practically every diet book on the market, you may be ready for the Real-Food Diet. Created by Laura Pensiero, a nutritionist-turned-chef-turned-green-market-champion who has also been featured in O Magazine, The Real-Food Diet is about closing every diet book you have ever read and opening up a new chapter in your life in which real and whole food is savored for its taste as well as for how it makes you feel.
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Walking my two high-spirited Boykin Spaniels, Rosebud and Daisy, has special meaning to me. I have become the self-appointed advocate for picking up pet waste in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Many call me the "queen of poop" (with a chuckle); it's a title of distinction, as far as I'm concerned! But you might wonder how I earned that title and why I think it is a good thing? (My parents certainly do!)
I encourage everybody to walk with their four-legged friends. It's good for both your health and your dog's. Many popular routes in Anne Arundel County now have pet waste stations to encourage you to pick up your dog's poop. Picking up pet waste is critical to achieving a healthy Chesapeake Bay. Pet waste can be carried by rainwater and groundwater to the Chesapeake Bay, where it becomes harmful pollution.
I developed an interactive web site called Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Pet Walks, which maps the locations of pet waste stations in the area. You can even visit the website from your mobile device while you're out walking your dog to find the nearest pet waste station.
If you know of a pet waste station that isn't included on the map, or if you'd like to learn how to set up a pet waste program in your community, please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Meanwhile, please take a walk with your dog today. And remember: POOP HAPPENS…Deal with it!
The Magothy River in Anne Arundel County, Md., received a D-minus on its latest health report card, the same grade as last year but a significant decline from several years ago, according to the Magothy River Association's latest Magothy River Index.
The index assesses the river's health according to three indicators: water clarity, dissolved oxygen and bay grasses. Bay grass acreage in the river decreased in 2007 and water clarity diminished in 2008. Scores for both have remained low ever since.
Low dissolved oxygen at the surface of several creeks is also a problem in the river. Upper Mill and Dividing creeks had the worst surface dissolved oxygen, suggesting that pollution problems that lead to low oxygen levels are worse in those areas.
Despite the low scores, the Magothy River Association is looking to the future to help restore the river. The group is working with scientists to explore if any native species of bivalves other than oysters could be used to help clean up the river. Bivalves can help filter algae out of the water as they feed, but oysters can't live in many parts of the Magothy because the water is too fresh. One species that may help is dark false mussels, which helped improve water clarity and bay grass acreage in one Magothy River creek in 2005 when they were abundant.
The Magothy River Association also encourages its members and area residents to take small steps to help reduce pollution to the river. Planting more native trees and flowers, installing rain gardens, reducing use of lawn fertilizer and maintaining septic systems are a few of the tips the group suggests. These practices will help reduce pollution no matter where you live.
The Magothy River Index is an annual health report developed by Dr. Peter Bergstrom, a NOAA scientist and Magothy River Association member. The index uses scientific data from state agencies and volunteer water quality monitors. The Magothy River Association has released the index each year since 2003.
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While we were hugely impressed with the rPAC's overall audio performance we did find a couple of areas worth dwelling upon. The first is the lack of a mute button as we found ourselves having to reach for the pause button on whichever player we were using whenever we were asked a question by a colleague or thought we heard the doorbell or the phone ring at home. Correction: mute is available by simultaneously pressing both volume buttons, though it does require very precise timing.
The second element is the limited nature of the functionality. The rPAC may be superb at its single task, but in doing so it is inherently and stubbornly inflexible. Take for example the Fiio E17 which not only performs the role of the rPAC, but also has a built in 1500mAh battery delivering up to eight hours of use on the move. On top of this it has SPDIF output and a digital display with (admittedly limited) adjustable equaliser all for less money.
So the big question is whether the rPAC is worth the expense. Despite the arguments laid out above we would say a qualified, yes. While the rPAC does take a further step up the audio quality ladder, it's going to be overkill for many users. Unless your computer is hooked up to a Hi-Fi costing thousands, or your headphones are of the £500-plus calibre, the upgrade to something like the E17 should be sufficient.
That said, while the price of the rPAC may look high it is worth noting it hits a new price low for a device incorporating asynchronous USB, a feature usually reserved for DACs at more than twice the price and streamers in excess of £1,000. Do you need it? Well, again it depends on the level of your existing audio equipment, but we'd certainly be tempted. Value is very much in the eye of the beholder, but from this perspective the rPAC is a bargain.
The rPAC's laser-like focus won't be for everyone, even some looking for a DAC, but it ignores the jack of all trades approach to become a true master of one. Like all Arcam's new R Series products the rPAC marries this performance with exceptional build quality and brings asynchronous USB to a new price low. You'll have to be seriously into your audio to make the most of the rPAC but if your ears and equipment match up, it delivers in spades.
I've pondered on buying a dedicated DAC. including the DacMagic.
I see the benefit over taking analogue output from a soundcard, primarily the reduction in noise.
However I send audio over HDMI to my Onkyo SR608, which means it's digital right up until the amp's DAC.
The benefit in this case is far less clear to me; if you have a decent amp is an external DAC likely to give a noticeable improvement (assuming decent speakers/headphones)?
@Bugblatter, it wouldn't seem to make sense tbh. The Onkyo is going to have a fairly decent DAC in it already. If you want a better DAC surely replacing the Onkyo makes more sense as the DAC would be used for anything the Onkyo processes...this only benefits (and can only benefit) the PC sound.
What cjb110 said. There's little point in you buying a DAC for this setup, unless you use some high-end headphones with your PC.
Cheers guys; guess I'll just have to find something else to sate my gadget lust :o)
Is it noticeably better than the Native Instruments Audio 2 DJ which is available from £67 online 100mW power though.
I bought the D7 sidewinder from ibasso after giving up waiting for E17 in February. I like it and on paper the D7 has a better a spec 24/192 over usb and it has an analogue volume control which solves the hunting for mouse issues. Any chance of a head to head three way with these?
I am not one of the "99%" (of audiophiles who would consider £150.00- that's 250 bucks to me- "budget"), and I popped for the rPAC over the cheaper Audioengine D1, for example, because I am fond of British audio design (I own Rega everything, strained through Dynaudio X12s). Hearing music through a MacBook Pro/iTunes/Grado SR80 headphones, did absolutely nothing for me. I was expecting the rPAC to perform a miracle. The sound was certainly more detailed and expansive, but the Arcam device did not serve to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. The dealer suggested Pure Music software, I tried their demo and was sold- until some of the songs on my iTunes list that I had added from CD were grayed out and I was directed to iTunes to purchase. (Please, computer-philes, do not comment and offer suggestions. Thank you.) Next day, I played a CD through the rPAC and was pleased, and will purchase the device. Why? I think expectations played a large part here. There now was a head bobbing, feet tapping, smile factor here- not just an EQ expander trick. No, the $250.00 rPAC did not turn my Mac/headphones into a threat to my hi-end rig- that's simply unrealistic. However, I now see the device as a necessary link to acceptable computer audio- coupled with some type of playback software superior to iTunes- and, hopefully, free. Any-which-way I play it, the rPAC is expansive and detailed, though orchestral strings sound a bit steely, and I could use a bit more color (spend some time out in the sun, Cambridge guys). While I have your ear... Home-audition rules. Thank you, Pro Musica Audio, in Chicago, for being so cool about lending stuff. May our bricks-and-mortar audio and record stores thrive.
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2013 MLS SuperDraft: Team Grades
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Well the 2013 MLS SuperDraft has come and passed. Yesterday was a wild day that saw many trades, surprises and some usual steals. I wanted to kick off today with a look at how each team did in a team-by-team draft grade article. Overall I thought some teams did very well in this draft while […]Read More


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Market Week Show-in-Show Exhibitors Announced
March 7, 2010,
Home Textiles Today has announced the exhibitors who will be participating in the Global Interiors Home Collection Show, a show-with-show taking place during the New York Home Fashions Market.
Hermann Biederlack, Germany: A manufacturer of blankets for more than 120 years, the company will show a variety of designs, including British Paisleys, alpine embroideries, Indian ornaments, Scottish tartans, Swedish knit-look patterns and Russian florals.Pradip Overseas Ltd., India: A vertical textiles mill specializing in luxury sheet sets, the company is in the process of expanding its greige, finishing and fabrication facilities.El Amria Spinning and Weaving Co., Egypt: The fully integrated manufacturer operates 220,000 spindles and 877 wide-width projectile and air-jet looms, printing and embroidery equipment with a sewing section composed of four plants for bedding and table linen production.Sheng Kun Silk Manufacturing Co., China: A vertical producer of silk starting from the cocoon, the company manufactures quilts, sheet sets, quilt covers, pillow cases and various other silk products in a newly built 20,000 square meter facility located in Xuzhou, the birthplace of silk fabric production.Kam International, Pakistan: The largest exporter in Pakistan of bed linens to France, the company is a vertical manufacturer, possessing from the spinning of yarn to quilting and finishing and is equipped with rotary, flat bed printing and thermosole dying.
The exhibitors will be located in the 7W NY showroom building at 7 W. 34th St., Suite 500.
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Banana benders
18 January 2013 , 6:03 PM by Rebecca McLaren
We've been thinking about our state moniker 'banana bender' - so for our new Thinking Thursday segment we decided to investigate the bendiness of the banana!
The science behind the curve has previously been investigated, but I was definitely intrigued when Bobby phoned in to say the nickname comes from a crop of straight bananas in 1919 that needed to be bent!
Bobby says the crop was the result of cyclone activity the year before, and that part is certainly true according to the bureau of meteorology records...
But I'm not too convinced on the authenticity of the straight bananas and I think this may be urban legend - but interestingly different types of bananas have different curves.
Silkwood banana grower Steve Lizzio say around the world there are more than 120 different varieties of bananas, the one we're most familiar with is the Cavendish variety.
Steve says while there might be other varieties that score well for sweetness but nothing beats a fresh Queensland banana - we know they taste better than those grown in other states!
But they're all good for you, Steve dismissed my suggestion that the bendier the banana the better for you it might be.
But he did confirm another listener question, that the banana tree is in fact a herb.
It's a herb that produces a fruit.
Steve sent us some photos of the banana tree to demonstrate the unique make up of that 'trunk'.
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In accordance with bylaw 13.02.11, the NCAA's definition of a prospective student-athlete is anyone who has started classes for the ninth grade. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the institution provides such an individual (or the individual's relatives or friends) any financial assistance or other benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students generally. An individual remains a prospective student-athlete until one of the following occurs (whichever is earlier):
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On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Hanukkah, July 31st, or any day that matters:
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Be there for someone, even if it hurts.
Share yourself with a visit, a phone call, a card, a letter, or however you can.
This past year I received nine cards for July 31st - eight from my wife's friends and family, and one from a coworker. They meant a lot.
Here's to caring every day. Merry Christmas and beyond.
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