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A Brolaski Extravaganza!!!
The City Lights blog is lighting it up with TONS of great writing and recordings by and about Julian Talamantez Brolaski. The occasion, of course, is the publication of his Advice for Lovers earlier this year. All of this is brought to us by way of Garrett Caples (recently published here, btw, and recorded here). Caples sets the scene this-a-way:
Back in April, City Lights released the 7th volume in our Spotlight poetry series: Advice for Lovers, by Bay Area poet turned Brooklynite bard Julian Talamantez Brolaski. Naturally, Julian returned to San Francisco in triumph to read from the book at City Lights, along with Micah Ballard, author of Spotlight #6, Waifs and Strays.
Two days later, many of Julian's poetic colleagues reconvened in Oakland at the house of Stephanie Young for a book party celebrating the publication of Advice for Lovers. Seeing as Stephanie's editorial acumen with her Bay Poetics (Faux Press, 2006) had alerted me to Julian's poetry, beginning the process that led to xir inclusion in the Spotlight series, I could imagine no better host for the celebration.
For the book party, Julian xemself played guitar and sang two original songs, "Down by the Border" and "Quarters and Dimes," solo, followed by duets with E. Tracy Grinnell on two Carter Family classics, "Anchored in Love" and "Lula Walls." There were also three performances inspired by Julian's book. The first of these was a video response to Advice for Lovers by Erika Staiti:
Head over and check out Staiti's video response. Then go on and read Cedar Sigo's fabulous poem-as-response to Advice for Lovers. And lastly, Andrew Kenower had the foresight to record these happenings. Press play below and hear Brolaski get a little country, Sigo's poem, and a very very spirited rendition/riff of a line from Advice for Lovers, led by Brandon Brown.
And if that wasn't enough, check out this recording from City Lights featuring Brolaski and Micah Ballard.
Tags: Andrew Kenower, Brandon Brown, Cedar Sigo, E. Tracy Grinnell, Erika Staiti, Garrett Caples, Julian Talamantez Brolaski, Micah Ballard
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Last week, an independent audit on the OC Fire Authority commissioned by Fire Chief Keith Richter scorched the agency, decrying it as a place where "accountability [is] lacking at all levels." It criticized everything from deployment practices to an alleged nepotism network regarding promotions to the morale of the department. Some in OC government are using the audit to call for the resignation of Richter, but the majority of the agency's governing board — which was also criticized by the audit as lacking much experience — seems to be backing Richter. What, if anything, will emerge from the report?
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On a recent afternoon, Eddie Rudd heads west from Bozeman in a white Chevy van, smoking unfiltered Camel cigarettes and drinking Mountain Dew. In the front seat, he carries a bagful of condoms, lube and what's known as a "vein care kit" or "fit pack," which includes bleach for disinfecting syringes. The goods are a gift for a Gallatin Valley couple that's been mainlining meth.
"I'll bring them water, oranges, whatever," Rudd says. "I build up a relationship with them. And trust is the main thing, because they're always paranoid. They're always thinking that you're a cop."
Rudd is clearly not a cop. Fading prison tattoos line his forearms—lightning bolts, skulls and "FTW," which stands for "Fuck the World," among others. Rudd, 46, says he's been sober and law abiding for 10 years, and the once hard-edged felon is, admittedly, softening. The items he's delivering to the Gallatin County couple are part of a statewide outreach effort to keep high-risk residents from getting sick from sharing needles.
"I do it from my heart, because I'm [hepatitis C] positive," says Rudd, who was diagnosed with the virus in 1999. "And I want to go out there and make a difference."
Until June, Eddie Rudd and his wife Casey worked with the Montana Targeted Prevention program (MTAP). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) distributed $325,000 last year to the Missoula Aids Council, which then hired subcontractors like the Rudds into the MTAP program, deploying the outreach workers across the state to test residents for HIV and hepatitis C (HCV). The subcontractors also armed their target populations with tools to ward off blood-borne illnesses.
MTAP outreach workers focus on those most at risk of contracting HIV, such as men who have sex with men, and those disproportionately affected by HCV, like intravenous drug users. Each MTAP representative is uniquely equipped to communicate with a defined demographic.
The Rudds, for instance, work mainly with drug users. The couple, along with a third MTAP outreach worker affiliated with their Bozeman nonprofit, Connections, administer roughly 60 HIV and HCV tests monthly.
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- Martha and Bill Spotted Eagle, who conducted HIV testing on the Blackfeet Reservation, say a funding loss leaves them running low on HIV tests like the one pictured above. In 2007, only 35 percent of Montanans between the ages of 18 and 64 reported they'd been tested for HIV, according to the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
But the Rudds' workload is in danger of significantly dropping off.
CDC did not renew MTAP's grant in June. That leaves the Rudds and 13 other outreach workers across the state with fewer resources to stop the preventable, incurable and costly diseases.
"We are going to run out of money shortly to do outreach work like we used to," Casey Rudd says. "It is frustrating that we've built up all these bonds with people and now we don't have what we need to do our work. It's extremely frustrating, not to mention dangerous—not only for them, because they're using drugs, but for the entire community."
Eddie Rudd picked up a heroin habit while serving time for burglary in California's Folsom State Prison in the 1980s. Even for Rudd, a repeat offender who was hardened early in life, Folsom was tough to stomach. The drug helped him ride out his time.
"When you're in a maximum security prison," Rudd explains, "you can't go and run and tell the guard that some guy is getting stabbed or some guy is getting thrown off the tier. For me to deal with that, I took to using heroin."
Rudd isn't sure if he contracted HCV from sharing a syringe or from the jailhouse tattoo needles that etched gang markings into his arms. It's a moot point now.
"It doesn't matter what I take for it," he says. "It's not going away."
HCV spreads through contact with infected blood. Blood transfusions were a common transmission route until 1992, when more efficient screening procedures were introduced. Today, the disease is most frequently spread through intravenous drug use. Sex with an infected person is a possible infection route, as well, although the CDC says it's rare.
HCV causes nausea, fatigue, joint pain and fever. Chronic liver inflammation develops in as many as 75 percent of people infected. About 20 percent of those testing HCV positive develop cirrhosis, or advanced liver scarring, from long-term inflammation. Liver failure from chronic HCV is one of the most common reasons for liver transplants in the United States.
There were 943 cases of HCV on record in Montana in 2008, the most recent data available. Because symptoms can take decades to appear, the CDC and hepatitis experts like the Rudds say the virus is drastically underreported, especially among intravenous drug users.
"It is running rampant in this state, especially among young people," says Casey Rudd. "I'm talking high school, junior high—they're coming up positive, and they know nothing about hep C. That's not education that they get in school. They get HIV education. But they don't get hep C education. We're trying to reach them on the street at a young age, so they know about this disease."


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Australia feeds the world: Fact or Fiction?
On Sat 16 March 2013, Curator of Stories for the One River project, Malcolm McKinnon, will present the second in his series of three symposiums under the heading of Critical Undercurrents. This free event at the Mildura Arts Centre at 4pm is a must see for anyone interested in horticulture, food production or sustainable farming in the Sunraysia. [Pic: The Buronga Salt Pan Interception Scheme north of Mildura]
Malcolm has assembled a hard-hitting panel that will hone straight in on the big issues and tackle some provocative questions. Historian Cameron Muir (Australian National University), Lani Houston (CEO, Regional Development Australia, Riverina), economist, horticulturalist and community activist Ross Lake (SunRISE21), Di Davidson (Board member, Murray Darling Basin Authority) and environmentalist Paul Sinclair (Australian Conservation Foundation) will unpack the myths and legends of farming.
Panelist Cameron Muir recently explored the idea that Australian farmers have an inherited sense of moral obligation to 'feed the world' in an article published in the Griffith Review. As an example, he quotes Nationals' leader in 2008 at the time of the sale of Toorale Station, telling Parliament, "We cannot keep taking properties out of production and expect to meet our obligations to provide food to the world."
Muir points out that, in fact, Australia contributes less than 2 per cent of global food production. "Throughout the history of settler Australia, we have valued the social function of agriculture over its utilitarian function," he says. So who do we blame when a third generation farmer is forced to leave the land without a cent to his name after a lifetime of farming? Who are the winners and who are the losers in the myth of the noble, wind-swept Australian farmer providing wheat and beef to the starving millions around the globe?
"The history of irrigated farming is a history of boom and bust," McKinnon said, "driven by extreme fluctuations in available water and dramatic fluctuations in farm gate prices. We want to find out if it's even possible that our celebrated food bowl can be managed on a sustainable basis."
Cameron Muir's article, "Feeding the World" can be downloaded it here.
Cameron will also be the guest on ABC Local Radio in Mildura at 8:30 on Fri 8 March.


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SHOWTIME SPORTS has announced a strong schedule of boxing programming in the upcoming months. Here's a rundown:
ShoBox returns to its regular day and time this Friday night (Sept. 18, live at 11p ET/PT) as Travis Kauffman (18-0, 15 KOs) meets Tony Grano (15-1-1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight fight from the Chumash Resort and Casino in Santa Ynez, Calif. The co-feature pits Chris Avalos (11-0, 9 KOs) against Giovanni Caro (12-8-3, 11 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight fight.
On Friday, Oct. 2 (live at 11p ET/PT), Allan Green (28-1, 20 KOs) takes on Victor Oganov (28-2, 28 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight fight with Antwone Smith (16-1, 8 KOs) meeting Henry Crawford (22-0-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight bout on ShoBox from the First Council Casino in Newkirk, Okla.
The much-anticipated Super Six World Boxing Classic premieres on SHOWTIME Oct. 17 as Carl Froch (25-0, 20 KOs) faces Andre Dirrell (18-0, 13 KOs) live from the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England and Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24 KOs) meets Jermain Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KOs) on tape-delay from O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany.
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Today we recognize the birthday of our first president in 1732 with weather related excerpts from his diaries. As noted in a previous column, Washington was not a scientific weather observer as was Thomas Jefferson. His weather interests mirrored his agricultural interests and in writing to his farm manager, William Pearce on December 22, 1793, he recognized the importance of a thermometer at Mount Vernon. His diary noted the difficulties that he experienced, including his seasick days during a stormy voyage to Barbados and the cruel winter at Valley Forge. An ill-advised horseback ride in a December storm could have contributed to his death. His prized weather instrument? The weather vane; remaining in use atop the cupola at Mount Vernon.


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San Pablo Park area of Berkeley
Feb 2012
Hi folks. What do you know of the neighborhood around San Pablo park in terms of safety and friendliness? I'm looking to buy and it's the only nice looking neighborhood I can afford in Berkeley. I'm single with a 5 year old so safety is a priority but we are used to city living so don't expect perfection either. Thanks! House hunting
We've lived in the San Pablo park area for over three years and love it. It's very diverse, both ethnically and economically, which does lead to more police activity - we personally haven't had any problems, but there have been a recent rash of burglaries in the area, and crime from San Pablo or Sacramento sometimes finds its way into the neighborhood. We still love it. Within a mile there's everything you can imagine - playgrounds, markets, Bart, library, great restaurants and cafes, nurseries, even a post office. It's a quick walk to the 4th street area, and of course Berkeley Bowl is very close and wonderful. When it's time for us to get a bigger house we hope to find something in this same neighborhood.
Make sure to take a close look at your neighbors when looking at a specific house. There are some 'problem homes', so to speak (mostly the kids or grandkids of folks who have lived here for 20+ years causing the problems) and it sure would be annoying to be right next door to one of those, and there are some apartment buildings tucked here and there that I wouldn't want to be right next to, but as a whole neighborhood it's really great! l.
4th and U Apartments for family?
May 2011
In our transition to Berkeley, we are considering renting at 4th and U apartments until we find a permanent home. However, we're concerned about whether this would be an ok place to live with children, given that it would be mostly single people/couples and that some reviews have said that it is 'sketchy.' Does anyone have first-hand experience with these apartments and an opinion about whether it would be ok for around 3-6 months with children? Almost there in Berkeley!
My fifth grader, young dog, and I just started renting a large 1 bedroom (April 9th) at 4th and really like it so far. We switched from a 1200SF house in El Cerrito with a yard, so it's been a space adjustment, but we feel like we're having a great adventure, like moving to Paris for a year. We have an interior apartment, and the train noise hasn't been a problem. For fun we bike along Aquatic Park (little kid's playground about 12 minutes walk south) and over the footbridge to Sea Breeze for snacks. Forget finding space in the bike room! We haven't seen many kids, but my child's social life is at school and with sports teams. For me the pluses are: a beautiful and modern locked and safe community; an easy acceptance of dogs (mine is young and not that well-trained yet, so I had a hard time finding a place to rent); the spacious closets and w/d in the apartment; the thick walls (don't hear the neighbors except some light feet overhead once in a while); train track for squishing pennies; and a fun neighborhood with stores, parks and easy access to public transportation (we're looking forward to walking a block to the train station and taking a day-trip to Sacramento to see the state capitol). A cafe is supposed to open soon downstairs. The down side so far has been the parking; it takes 5-10 minutes to get out of the garage if you have one of those stacked parking spaces. The residents are nice, but I think it's more of a transient community with lots of people moving in and out. There are many young singles and couples, but it's not a loud party place, and there are also many middle-aged professionals as well. I would definitely recommend the apartments for short-term (although I think you need to sign a 13-month lease). We moved to get to a better middle school and don't plan to stay in Berkeley for more than 3 years. FYI: there are LOTS of dogs in the building, in case any of your kids have animal fears. I would also avoid the apartments facing the train tracks as there are supposed to be 72 trains passing by everyday. The train is okay, but the ding-ding-ding of the lowering of the crossing gates is really annoying! j
Interested in a home in West Berkeley
May 2011
We will be relocating to Berkeley this summer and are interested in a home in West Berkeley. What insight can you share about this neighborhood? Is it a good place to raise a family? My husband and I have two boys ages 5 and 7. It seems like there are a lot of family-friendly amenities within walking distance. On the other hand, some blocks and homes seem a bit run down and it is right along the freeway and the train tracks. Any thoughts would be very appreciated! living in West Berkeley?
'West Berkeley' is a large demographic area and you don't say whether you would be in southwest or northwest Berkeley. We've lived in southwest Berkeley, the San Pablo Park neighborhood, since 2003. We really like it here. More and more families with young children are moving here because it's one of the more affordable areas in Berkeley. We're a few blocks away from Berkeley Bowl West, a few blocks from San Pablo Park, the largest park in Berkeley (I think), close to freeway access, and close to the shops along San Pablo Ave near Dwight Way.
That said, we do have crime here but from what I understand, crime is not only found in the flats -- we get burglaries and car break-ins just like anywhere else in Berkeley. We have young dudes smoking pot and/or drinking at the park and prostitutes on San Pablo. It's not Lafayette. It is definitely gritty and sometimes it bums me out, to be honest. But it is affordable and we love our neighbors.
Our street has a disaster cache, an active neighborhood email list, block parties twice a year, and lots of kids. Everyone here looks out for each other. I love going to the grocery store and bumping into a neighbor -- I feel like a definite part of the community! SW Berkeley Fan
Kid-Friendly Neighborhoods
Feb 2003
Re: Seeking a friendly neighborhood w/kids
Hi, We live in the San Pablo Park area of Berkeley on Carleton Street (the 1200 block). We find the neighborhood to be very kid friendly and in the 3 years that we have lived here we have gotten to know pretty much all the families with kids around the ages of ours (2 and 4). The neighborhood is no paradise mind you, but it has a lot of very nice qualities. There is a very nice and active park near by (San Pablo Park). The area is pretty diverse ethnically (primarily a mix of African-American and Caucasion families). And it is very centrally located (perhaps too much so) close to freeways and major streets. There are a number of rentals in the area, though our street (which I am most familiar with) is mostly owner occupied. One more note, neighborhoods in this area are really different, street by street, so check them out pretty thoroughly. Good luck, Cherene


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A New Beginning...
by Oliver - Monday, February 24, 2014 - Permalink
This is the last post to the Chronicles.
After almost 10 years, the old Boinx blogging platform is ripe for retirement. Over the last couple of months, we built a new platform and today, we are restarting the Boinx Blog under a new URL and with new gusto!
Posts from 2004 to today will remain available on this site for reference and permalinks will continue to work.
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The Motley Fool: Fools in Name But Not in Nature
by Megan - Monday, December 16, 2013 - Permalink
At first glance, one probably wouldn't assume a company by the name of "The Motley Fool" offered financial solutions for investors, analyzing earnings reports and rating stocks for the benefit of its community of millions. Yet that's exactly what the "Fools" at this financial services company do. So what's with the silly name? Taken from Shakespearean literature, the "fool" was someone who both amused and instructed those around them, and could speak the sometimes-harsh truth to royalty – without the fear of losing his head. It was the perfect name for this financial services company, which had (and still has) a fresh and fun take on an otherwise serious subject.
The Motley Fool is the brainchild of brothers David and Tom Gardner. It started in July of 1993 in Alexandria, Virginia as a monthly 16-page investment newsletter mailed to 1,000 friends and family members. The brothers requested $48 for an annual subscription; 37 people subscribed. With the odds against them, the Gardner brothers' dedication to building the world's greatest investment community fueled the flames to keep going. The investment paid off.
Despite their humble beginnings in the summer of '93, the Motley Fool grew to be the most popular finance site on America Online – in less than a year. By 1998, the Fools had been referred to as an "ethical oasis" by "The Economist," published three best-selling books, successfully launched their own website, and played one killer April Fool's Day prank on the financial world. After celebrating their 20th anniversary this past summer, things couldn't be better for the growing team. And while the team has expanded well beyond the two founding brothers, David and Tom are just as passionate as ever about helping the world make better investments, serving as a daily inspiration for their team.
"The Motley Fool started off in the Internet go-go age as an online resource for retail investors, the first and biggest of its kind," recalls Motley Fool Analyst Austin Smith, who considers himself a relatively new Fool. "We rose with the Internet bubble and our employee base shot higher. Then the world came crashing down and we had to reimagine our business. We've since converted to a subscription-based business with our premium newsletters reaching investors the world over and providing investing advice for every skill level and type of investor."
Today, the Motley Fool reaches millions of people each month through its website, books, newspaper column, television appearances, and subscription newsletter services. The team champions shareholder values and advocates tirelessly for the individual investor. Recently, however, the Fools jumped into a new frontier: video production.
"Our most recent foray, which finally broke the mold and became profitable for us, began probably about two years ago," said Smith of the company's on-again off-again endeavor into creating videos. "However, it took four to six months of dipping toes in the water before we really, truly committed to growing videos at scale. The push started 18-20 months ago."
When they started out, the team was using individual editors for all of their production needs, but the process required a day or more to turn around the final product. The software restricted them from discussing the day's financial events, putting them behind the conversation. The Fools needed something that would shorten production time and allow them to publish videos same day. That's when they stumbled upon the perfect software for their needs: BoinxTV. Smith tells us, "We heard about BoinxTV through online research and switched to the software because of its ease of use and the timely nature it allowed us to publish."
The team now works almost exclusively with BoinxTV, pairing it with some patched-together workflows including Handbrake, PowerPoint, Word, and an API plug-in. In addition to BoinxTV, the Fool's technical setup consists of a Mac, three Sony FS700 cameras with teleprompters, a Blackmagic ATEM 1 M/E switcher, and a mixer for audio. And while BoinxTV offers easy-to-use features and allows for a quicker production process, these aren't the main reasons the Motley Fool continues to work with the system. The Motley Fool's favorite aspect of using BoinxTV?
"The team. We may not still be using BoinxTV today if it wasn't for the very responsive and talented team at Boinx. They were able to build us custom layer solutions for our very specific uses and have been a pleasure to work with as we have grown our production."
BoinxTV's powerful layer concept offers virtually endless possibilities for users to design show templates, by adding layers such as lower thirds, picture-in-picture, scrolling tickers, green screen effects and much more. While this was a great start for the Motley Fool, they needed more. They asked Boinx for special, custom layers with certain options and functionalities. Working over Skype (due to the major mileage between Munich and Alexandria) Achim Breidenbach, Boinx Software co-founder and Quartz Composer extraordinaire, discussed the details with the Motley Fool team in order to implement these new features.
"Once I had the graphical designs, I began implementing the features and certain behaviors," Achim recalls. "When I finished the first version of the layer, I handed it over to the Motley Fool crew, who then tested it in their production environment. After thoroughly testing it, they came back with important feedback. And so in two or three development cycles, a layer was finished and installed on the production machines."
With helpful input from the Motley Fool team, Boinx developed a layer that would run topics on a sidebar to fit their unique requirements. The anchorman has a specific amount of time to discuss that particular topic until it is switched to the next one. To give even more flexibility, the BoinxTV operator can decide if the topic switches manually or automatically at predetermined time intervals.
"Another interesting layer we helped develop for the Motley Fool fetches live stock data from their own web service," says Achim. "The BoinxTV operator simply enters any given stock symbols, prompting the current stock price to display in the recorded TV show. When we finished creating this layer, we actually decided to take it to the next level by displaying stock charts in real time with live data."
You can see these and more layers in action by watching videos from any of the Motley Fool's series, such as Investor Beat, Ask a Fool and MarketFoolery. It's all available on their YouTube channel. Whether you're an experienced investor or simply thinking about opening up a few stocks, the Motley Fool's videos are the perfect mix of informative and entertaining to help you make the right investing decisions.
Next up in the pipeline for the Motley Fools is, you guessed it, more videos! According to Smith, the new focus will include longer form financial shows that will run anywhere from "five to 15 minutes in length, running the gamut of financial topics and providing more discussion for every type of investor."
"We've been thrilled with the team and are eager to grow with them as we push Boinx further and further and they respond with even better solutions."
Check out everything the crew is up to at www.fool.com or see some of their videos on their YouTube channel. Make sure you subscribe to stay keep up with all the Motley Fool updates!
Get Your Special MacTech Conference Event Discount Now From Boinx!
by Megan - Monday, October 21, 2013 - Permalink
Are you going to MacTech Conference 2013? We are! Come see us November 6-8 at the Manhattan Beach Marriott in Los Angeles. It's looking awesome so far! The speakers are incredible. The content is fantastic. The hallway discussions and interactions are the best. We're even using BoinxTV to make the videos for the event again! The event's registration is ahead of last year, and MacTech's expanded hotel guest room block discounts are almost sold out.
It's your last chance to register, and as a sponsor, we have a special surprise just for you! Register now using our special link and save an extra $100 off the already discounted early-bird price available now. That's a total savings of $400 off the event!
The hotel discount block is selling out fast, and it's scheduled to end this coming weekend. Pre-registration discounts are also almost over. Hurry and register now for a steep discount on us!
What: MacTech Conference 2013
Where: Manhattan Beach Marriott in Los Angeles, California
When: November 6th-8th
Who Should Attend: Technologists passionate about improving their craft. IT professionals. Consultants. Programmers and developers that focus on Apple technologies. Check out the sessions here! If you're still not sure, check out MacTech's "Why Attend" page here, or take a look at tweets about last year's event here!
What's New: New venue. Expanded schedule. Pre-conference workshops. More sessions. More certifications. More labs. New vendor forums. Want more? Check out the full list here!
Here is some info on how we recorded the conference using BoinxTV last year:
The BoinxTV Configuration
At the core of the whole operation was of course BoinxTV running on our MacBook Pros. We had the two cameras connected via Thunderbolt to FireWire adaptors, the presenters' computer screen grabbed via USB and the sound captured via USB. All this media came into BoinxTV simultaneously and needed to be synced up and adorned with lower thirds, which included a MacTech logo and other graphics, all in real time, then recorded to disk.
To pull off this magic, BoinxTV uses a stack of Layers, each representing an object on screen. A switcher layer allows the operator (Bastian in our case) to switch between various video sources, another layer displays the MacTech logo, and a presenter screen layer creates the two-up view, with the speaker in the corner on top of his larger-than-life slides. Bastian controlled all of these layers through his control surface on the iPad. With the push of a button, a whole set of layers and myriads of settings per layer could be changed. All this happened while the speakers were giving their talks. Although MacTech chose not to broadcast this as a live stream, it would have been easily possible.
Back to School, Back to Boinx!
by Megan - Thursday, September 26, 2013 - Permalink
Wired Educator, the go-to source for tips on the latest and greatest software in the educational realm, is getting back into the swing of things now that school is back in session. They are giving educators the inside scoop on the best school-friendly software to use for the 2013-24 school year, and luckily for us, Boinx is on the list! Click on over to their full "Back to School with Boinx" post, or read on for a quick synopsis of the post.
Wired Educator uses Mouseposé (more info) for classroom and auditorium presentations. Mouseposé allows the user to focus on a specific part of a photo, dimming the rest of the screen and putting a spotlight on the main feature. "If I am doing any type of demo, I am using Mouseposé," Wired Educator says. "It is better than any other similar program. Want your presentation to look great and be effective? This is it!"
They also use iStopMotion (more info) to create memorable video introductions and highlights. "iStopMotion is an amazing stop motion animation application that is easy to use," says Wired Educator. "To get my students' and audience's attention, I will create a short iStopMotion animation introduction or segment to spice up what I am talking about. You can actually see the wonder on people's faces as it plays." Wired Educator's students use iStopMotion with their digital storytelling productions, and they come out fantastic!
"Boinx's FotoMagico 4 (more info) makes all the pictures I take during the school year look like the most professional slideshow you have ever seen," Wired Educator says on the popular media-showcasing app. Until they demoed the program, they didn't think they needed a new tool for slideshows at school. But after seeing FotoMagico's high tech transitions, sound, and amazing customizations, Wired Educator had one word: "Wow!" I guess there really is nothing better to keep a student's attention than technology!
Wired Educator's highest praise goes to BoinxTV (more info), the complete studio video broadcaster. They say that it's a must-have software for schools, and that "it brings together all of the skills students are learning in English, math, and school in general to make something powerful – a professional production for your school." Wired Educator suggests using BoinxTV for creating a school television program, educational webcasts, professional video of live events, and more. "BoinxTV makes your videos look AWESOME and the user interface makes it easy to use … have your school purchase this software and put it to use. It pays for itself with the first production."
Looking for some ideas to add Boinx to your back to school lineup? Try these fun projects in the classroom to give your students a fresh take on new subjects.
• Use iStopMotion to create an educational stop motion film. Have your students animate processes in the subjects they're learning, such as photosynthesis, a scenario that explains a math problem, a scene from a history book, or character development in an English novel.
• Have your students prepare a presentation of their summer adventures with FotoMagico. Learning a new language? Students can include titles in the language they're learning and give the FotoMagico presentation in that language as well. Additional Boinx apps such as Mouseposé might even help the other students see the focus of the presentation better.
• Use BoinxTV to put on a student production. Students can put together a news report outlining a notable scene from a book as if it were happening present day or they can act out that scene themselves and broadcast it to their peers! BoinxTV is a great way for students to learn how to communicate effectively, work together, storyboard, and much more. The possibilities are virtually endless!
Do you have another idea that's not on the list, or that you've tried out in the classroom with success? Let us know, and share your projects! Plus, check out the video above from the Chilmark School in Martha's Vineyard to find out how they are using iStopMotion for iPad to not only teach children about film literacy, but the serious issue of bullying and how to stop it.
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Celebrate Sommerfest – Hot Deals on Cool Apps
by Megan - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Permalink
Get 'em while they're hot! Join us in celebrating the end of the summer with our very own Sommerfest – major discounts on our Mac and iOS products that are sure to make the coming months anything but cold. From now until August 25th, we will be offering 30% off of FotoMagico 4, iStopMotion 3 and BoinxTV on our FastSpring Store. Ready to take the plunge with all three? If you purchase any of the three Mac apps, you can purchase the other two at 50% off! All you have to do is choose your first product on the FastSpring Store and proceed to check out – we'll take it from there.
What about iStopMotion for iPad, you ask? Don't worry, we didn't forget about it! From now until August 18th, iStopMotion for iPad will be available on the App Store for just 99 cents. No, your eyes are not, in fact, deceiving you. That's a cool 90% discount off of our stop motion animation app for the iPad - regularly $9.99. Now get clicking to the App Store – you can thank us later!
Enjoy These Sommerfest Deals From Boinx:
FotoMagico 4 just $69.99 (30% off)
Turn your summer photos and videos into a memorable slideshow with FotoMagico, sure to bring you right back to those special moments even in the coldest of winters. Easy to learn and master, it offers endless creative possibilities. Wally Cherwinski recently reviewed FotoMagico 4 for ScreenCastsOnline, saying: "If you want pro-style slideshows with real impact, you won't regret the investment."
iStopMotion 3 for Mac just $34.99 (30% off)
Stop motion animation is the easiest, quickest and most affordable way to make a movie, and it's fun for the whole family! Users who want to get serious about animating can check out work from the fantastic Animation Chefs.
BoinxTV just $349.99 (30% off)
This "broadcast truck without a truck" is a video production powerhouse. Users get all the features of a multi-million-dollar TV studio for a fraction of the cost. Find out how people like Chris Yates are using it to broadcast live with major networks like the BBC - and how you, too, can create your own professional-grade broadcasts!
Get these Sommerfest deals now!
iStopMotion for iPad just $0.99 (90% off)
Together with iStopMotion, the iPad is a great all-in-one time lapse camera: There are no cables, the battery lasts for a couple of hours and the large screen is a really great viewfinder. Bonus: The videos can be further edited in FotoMagico, where creatives can add subtle pan and zoom, music and titles, combining stop motion animation videos along with other various types of media.
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How BoinxTV Powers Major News Broadcasts
by Megan - Thursday, July 18, 2013 - Permalink
As promised, Chris Yates joined StudioTech TV on Tuesday night to explain how he uses BoinxTV to plug into major networks and broadcast live with them right from his home office / studio. As an aviation expert, Yates has been called on frequently to comment on some of the latest headlines that have been breaking around the world. He joined Mark Johnson and Vance Willis to discuss his set up as well as why he chose BoinxTV to facilitate these broadcasts. He jumps into explaining BoinxTV at around the 35 minute mark.
Find out more about how Chris uses BoinxTV with networks like the BBC and Sky News.
Lights, Camera, Connect, Live
by Megan - Monday, July 15, 2013 - Permalink
As one might imagine, Chris Yates, an aviation analyst and regular talking head for stations like the BBC and CNN, has been called in for comment quite frequently as of late. With major headline events including the growing list of Boeing Dreamliner calamities, the Snowden saga, and, most recently, the tragic San Francisco plane crash, Chris has been on call around the clock. "Within the past fourteen days I've used the Boinx TV software to enable live appearances on the BBC, SKY News, Al Jazeera and Russia Today," Chris tells us.
While the events that brought him on the air have been quite unfortunate, Chris is thankful he's had BoinxTV to help him get there, saying that he would not be able to broadcast live immediately without this software capability. Because of his interest in BoinxTV, Chris will have the opportunity to join StudioTech tomorrow (Tuesday, July 16th) to discuss and demonstrate the program's capabilities. StudioTech TV delivers live and recorded content globally from studios in the UK and Eastern USA, with a specific focus on hardware and software enabling live streaming online and for broadcast. A significant number of viewers tune in to catch up on the latest developments each week and otherwise consume some 40,000 video views each month.
Tune in tomorrow, Tuesday July 16, 2013 from 1900-2000 BST (2000-2100 CEST / 2-3pm EDT), to learn more about BoinxTV and to find out how Chris is using it to broadcast live with major networks around the world, right from his home office.
BoinxTV Dominates Worldwide Newscasts
by Megan - Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - Permalink
The newest installment of BoinxTV directly supports the global distribution of live news
The landscape of news distribution has changed dramatically since the dawn of the Internet Age. These days, the "Twitterverse" is usually the first on the scene with breaking news – albeit allegations at best in most scenarios – with credited online news organizations following shortly after with more legitimatized versions of the story. With these younger news sources delivering stories at what, at times, feels faster than the speed of light, broadcast television has had to find ways to adapt and keep up in the race to deliver news.
Television news broadcasting operates differently than that which is published on the vast online stratosphere. Needless to say, it requires a physical presence – journalists reporting from a newsroom or on the scene with a camera crew. Delivering a story isn't always as simple as logging on and posting an article written from the comforts of one's home. So when Chris Yates, an aviation analyst and regular talking head for stations like the BBC and CNN, was called on to correspond on breaking news stories, he'd often have to drive out to a station's respective news center, or have a news truck sent out to him. That is, until he discovered BoinxTV.
"There's traditionally been very little robust software available that would allow me to link into a live broadcast virtually. I checked out all manner of solutions but almost everything I tried turned out to be very low end and failed to deliver," Chris said. "In late September I happened to get chatting with a couple of broadcast engineers about different ways to stream live video and audio from my home office to the broadcast screen, and they recommended checking out BoinxTV. I've been using it for several months now, and it's proving to be very, very robust."
Chris has worked in the broadcast and print industries for over 30 years. He cut his journalistic teeth with a decade-long stint in BBC radio, before switching to print media with the globally renowned defense publisher Jane's Information Group as an editor and company spokesperson across radio and television. At the same time, he successfully ran his own aviation security, safety and terrorism consultancy business on the side, which went fully independent in 2009.
Chris has been across most of the major aviation-related stories for over a decade, including the Concorde disaster, 9/11, Air France 477, Underwear Bomber, Bin Laden death and many others. Although he knows his way around the radio or television studio like the back of his hand, Chris now has the luxury of broadcasting live from his own home office studio.
"Standard practice in the past was an alert call to request either a studio appearance or whereabouts for a satellite truck to attend," Chris tells us. "Given we live and work in a 24-hour news cycle environment, it's vital that mainstream broadcasters have access to informed comment around the clock. News organizations I've worked with across the globe for very many years know that whenever a major event is breaking within my areas of expertise, they can simply call for a talking head who is able to go live within minutes and provide extensive insight, thanks to the increased capability offered by BoinxTV."
Being available for a live television broadcast would often require Chris to travel to the nearest studio at the first hint of trouble in the past. While the nearest BBC and ITV studios (both of which have reciprocal arrangements to feed other global broadcasters) are a mere 18 miles away, others, like Sky News, could be up to a 40-mile journey from his home office.
"Major news events that once consumed huge amounts of time are now responded to with a couple of mouse clicks, and at a fraction of the cost previously incurred in terms of personal travel. Not to mention studio booking fees and satellite uplink time incurred by others," Chris says.
Given the immediacy of radio and television news nowadays, the majority of mainstream broadcasters are increasingly turning to telecommute solutions such as Skype to get on-air talent live as quickly as possible. Chris says that early tests with Skype demonstrated particular issues, such as out-of-sync audio and video, that could have a big impact on an effective performance in the live-to-air environment.
"With BoinxTV, I can bring audio and video together and have lip sync lock, thus making the stream look real, as opposed to something cobbled together at the last minute," Chris comments. "I'm also really excited about the ability to do green or blue screen. This allows me to deliver a feed specific to whichever broadcaster I'm appearing on at the time, therefore maintaining appropriately targeted visuals."
He adds, "BoinxTV is a very powerful piece of software with which I can do anything from virtual sets through picture in picture to standard lower thirds. Broadcasters I speak to regularly are extraordinarily astounded by the sound and video quality inbound to them and destined for live broadcast nationally and globally."
In his office studio setup, Chris runs a primary quad core iMac workstation and dual core MacBook Pro, along with an iPad and a couple of iPhones. A Canon 3CCD camera, full digital audio, and color-corrected lighting enables live television appearances. Two 32-inch Toshiba monitors allow him to actively view live off-air scenes from the field, enabling him to appropriately react to an evolving story in real time as he broadcasts live. "Outbound feeds are achieved predominantly via Skype and delivered by standard or high-bandwidth broadband links. I typically feed out in standard definition, leaving broadcasters free to upscale to suit their own requirement at the other end," Chris concludes.
Chris recently took to the air and clocked up 18 hours of solid television and radio broadcasting over a single day across CNN, BBC World, Al Jazeera, Sky News and multiple other domestic and international channels, aided in large part by BoinxTV software.
Now THAT'S something to Tweet loudly about.
2013 Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards
by Megan - Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - Permalink
BoinxTV is nominated for Best Webcast Platform at the Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards 2013. We couldn't be more excited to be included in a category full of some of the most talented and innovative companies around! Show your support and go vote for us here!
BoinxTV Wiki Intern Needed!
by Megan - Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - Permalink
Boinx Software is on the lookout for an intern to help us manage a new Wiki page for BoinxTV, the TV truck – without the truck! This is a paid internship requiring about 10 hours per week. Though we are based in Germany and this is primarily a work-from-home type of job, our marketing team in Boston will assist in managing the internship. This means we are looking for a candidate based in the Boston area who would be available to meet in the Boston office periodically.
Responsibilities for the internship include, but are not limited to:
- Gathering a deep understanding of how BoinxTV works
- Creating and editing wiki entries for documenting app features using Markdown
- Creating and editing screenshots for the documentation
- Responding to customer comments and requests regarding the documentation
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in college and pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer sciences, broadcast technology, journalism, web design/media, IT, film/broadcast, technology, computer and information sciences, or a similar area of study
- Must speak English fluently
- Must be based in the Boston area
- Must be interested and engaged in video podcasting, Public Access TV or similar
- Must be Mac user and own a Mac capable of running OS X 10.8
Think you got what it takes?! Check out the full job posting here and send your cover letter and resume to the corresponding email address. Looking forward to hearing from you!


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Miracles are something you never see coming. So it's fitting that Miracle on Christmas Lake, Yellow Tree Theatre's most popular play, happened by mistake. The original comedy was written on the fly by Yellow Tree co-founder Jessica Lind Peterson (loosely based on the story of founders Jessica and husband Jason saving their theatre from going under) when Yellow Tree lost the rights to a holiday production during their 2008 inaugural season. This mistake ended up being the best thing that could have happened to the fledgling theatre, as Miracle on Christmas Lake sold out for three years and aided a rapid rise in the theatre's success.
This year, there's a big build-up in excitement for the sequel, Miracle on Christmas Lake II. Mary Fox, actor in past years, remains a part of the adventure. "It's a completely zany, laugh-out-loud, bust-a-gut show, and it's got its fair share of stereotypical Minnesota-isms," she explains.
However, Fox stresses that under all the unique comedy "the characters are heart-felt, sensitive and genuine." Jessica verifies that audiences will recognize recurring characters, including Tess and Colin, as well as meeting new ones in the upcoming show.
While the first play was written in three sleep-deprived weeks, Jessica had a luxurious three months to write this second installment in a planned trilogy. "I've been thinking about it for a year," she says. "Like the original, it's full of mayhem and shenanigans."
Without giving too much away, Christmas Lake II involves a wedding. Past audiences can probably guess who is getting hitched. As the big day approaches, an unannounced visitor arrives and everything goes wrong. Will there be enough tater tot hot dish for the guests? Will Santa be sober enough to conduct the wedding ceremony? "It's going to be a wild ride," Jessica reveals through a grin.
As artistic director of the show, Jason Peterson says Jessica's strength is comedy; she has a knack for writing off-the-wall, wacky characters. "I think the audience fell in love with them all," he says. "And the play just fills you up with this gushy, holiday cheery feeling. Everyone loves a happy ending, especially during the holidays."
Christmas productions that avoid brash colors, loud sing-alongs and Charles Dickens are hard to come by, so Christmas Lake II is a breath of fresh air in this fruitcake-scented season. Minnesota is fortunate to be able to claim ownership of an original holiday play set in its own backyard of Osseo.
The full houses at Yellow Tree Theatre are bound to repeat themselves this year as audiences remember the show and clamor to get in on the fun. "I used to watch people, while off stage, laughing so hard they were bent with their head at their knees and tears streaming down their faces," says returning actor Carolyn Trapskin. "As an actor, it's a blast to be in a show that captivates the audience like that."
Yellow Tree's intimate, 120-seat theatre puts audience members close to the action. It also allows devotees to share the hilarity moment-by-moment with gathered family, friends and neighbors. "It's a great family show to bring your in-laws to during the holidays," adds Jason.
Three years ago, Jessica and Jason set out to launch a high-level, professional theatre that also supports the development of new plays. "We will always be grateful," for the 'mistake' that allowed us to create Miracle on Christmas Lake," Jason says.
Catch the miracle this Christmas as the story continues.
Miracle on Christmas Lake II
by Jessica Lind
November 25 – January 1
7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays
Tickets: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: $17 | Friday: $23 | Saturday: $23 | Sunday: $20
Students, seniors 60 & up, Fringe button holders and groups of 10 or more receive $3 off.
Box office 763-493-8733, or order online


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The continued stubborness of the Burmese military junta which has controlled that unfortunate nation for forty years is only matched by the reluctance of Western nations to utter a word of complaint about these ruthless creatures who are endangering the lives of thousands. Shari Villarosa, of the US Embassy in Yangon, when asked about reactions to the delay in allowing aid relief, could only respond: "At the moment, it's all about the humanitarian catastrophe." Unfortunately, the catastrophe requires exerting pressure on the junta whose paranoid behavior is literally unmatched in the contemporary world.
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Baby Name Poll Results
Aline vs. pronunciation
I like the look of the name Aline but I'm wondering if there will be issues with pronouncing it. How would you say it?
The Top Baby Name is...
Poll created: Oct 04, 2013
Total Votes: 1
posted by guest :: Oct 04, 2013 02:12 PM | report
ah-LEEN. Or at least, that's how it's pronounced here. Most people here speak French, though. I think in Germany it's ah-LEEN-eh.
posted by guest :: Oct 04, 2013 02:27 PM | report
I agree with pp1
posted by Nicola :: Oct 04, 2013 02:28 PM | report
My husband's grandmother was named Aline. Some say Ay-leen and some say the A as in apple - A-leen. I once asked her son, my husband's uncle, which was correct. He laughed and said he wasn't sure she even knew. It's a lovely name either way, I think. But I'd guess you'll get it pronounced both ways about 50-50.
posted by guest :: Oct 04, 2013 02:30 PM | report
im not completely sure on the pronunciation both ways are beautiful.
posted by guest :: Oct 04, 2013 02:32 PM | report
Thanks poster 3... that is a great story and you're probably right. I personally thought it was ah-leen but I can see how maybe it should be ay-leen. I don't even know which I like better!
posted by poster :: Oct 04, 2013 02:33 PM | report
I think the name ay-leen is an Irish name, but I'm not sure how it's spelt (you never know with Irish names...). Aline is a very common name in Quebec and is said ah-LEEN, almost ah-LIN. It's really quite pretty!
posted by guest :: Oct 04, 2013 02:45 PM | report
Ah-leen is how I would pronounce it. I would think it is pronounced like the name Alina but without the a at the end. I love the name Alina, btw.
posted by guest :: Oct 04, 2013 06:30 PM | report
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GREENSBORO, N.C. - The University of North Carolina ninth-ranked women's golf team shot a 24-over-par 308 in the first round of the ACC Tournament. Freshman Elizabeth Mallett led the Tar Heels with a 1-over 72, tying for second place individually.
"Conditions were tough today with high winds," said Tar Heel head coach Jan Mann. "I would say that the golf course got the better of us today. The team just needs to stay relaxed, play smart, believe in the team's ability and have fun. Tomorrow will be a better day!"
Mallett, from Sutton Coldfield, England, birdied her fourth hole before bogey on three of her next ten holes. A birdie on hole fifteen pushed her back to a 1-over 72 for the round. Katherine Perry, a junior from Cary, N.C., finished with a 7-over 78, tying for 22nd place individually. She recorded five bogeys and a double bogey in the round. Juniors Casey Grice and Jackie Chang each shot an 8-over 79 in the first round. Grice, a College Station, Texas, native, began the round well, shooting an even-par through seven holes. In the remaining nine holes, Grice carded three bogeys, two triple bogeys, and a birdie. Chang, from Paradise Valley, Ariz, recorded eight bogeys in the opening round. Grice and Chang are tied for 27th in the individual race. Maia Schechter, a sophomore from Takoma Park, Md., had six bogeys, two double bogeys, a triple bogey and a birdie in the first round to finish with a 12-over 83 and tie for 40th individually.
Duke leads the field of nine teams following the first round. The Blue Devils tallied a 9-over 293. Virginia is in second place with a 16-over 300. In third place, N.C. State is one stroke behind Virginia with a 301 total for the round. Florida State is in fourth place at a 22-over 306. The Tar Heels round out the top five with a 308 total.
Brittany Altomare of Virginia fired an even par 71 in the first round to lead the ACC Tournament individually. Mallett, Duke's Alejandra Cangrejo, and N.C. Stat's Augusta James are tied for second place at 1-over 72. Lindy Duncan of Duke rounds out the top five with a 2-over 73.
The event is being played at Sedgefield Country Club, which features a par 71, 6,210-yard layout. The Tar Heels will play the second round Saturday.


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during the beginning of the year the staff mentioned they were going to be doing price tests for specific items on specific market places. So hopefully they will/have tested motion graphics and stock footage prices and we see a price increase as well.
The reason why they have these contests is to generate files in a specific niche that is either up and coming(element 3d, cinema 4d, etc.) or often searched for without many results(motion graphic stock clip).
My guess would be there will not be another one for awhile. So maybe just go out and create what you want, thats what I do!
My personal one is @butlerm
Then all my new Videohive file info is under @motionloop
It all depends on file size for me. If I can get a similar to smaller file size out of ProRes instead of PhotoJPG then I'll go ProRes every time.
Here is another one: http://videohive.net/item/internet-search-engine-screen-closeup/6546852
So since the standards for submitting things to videohive is high it seems a little weird that something clearly a stock video being accepted into motion graphics. [Link removed. Please do not call out items on the forums. Thanks! ^TK] I am going to hope that this is a mistake and not actually allowed since some of my motion graphic files are photo realistic and could be considered stock footage.
Would love one, motionloop.com Planning on making GIF's
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Stock footages still takes away the front pages from hard after effects works way too fast…
Here is just a quick thought… how about you don't rely on front page sales if it is not effective way to get after effects project buys.
Sorry to say but I agree with you guys. Last 3 days have been the worst I've seen in literally years.


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Zack417 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 104 designs submitted by 52 freelance designers.
Home Source Industries
We are a wholesale furniture company that imports and distributes IKEA-type knock-down furniture. We deal mainly with desks, dinettes, bookshelves, lighting and wall art. We sell to many big box chain stores (Target, Wal-Mart, etc), so our logo would be visible on our product boxes.
We need a professional looking, clean logo. We are open to interpretations, so please don't hesitate if you have an idea.


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Power steering hoses leaking at reservoir
I have a 2000 528i (E39). The power steering hoses are leaking at the reservoir. I replaced the hoses. And the reservoir but the hoses are still leaking. I have gradually been tightening the hose clamps but I am worried that if I tighten them any more that I will break the reservoir. Is there something that I am missing here? Is there suppose to be a seal (washer) or something between the hose and the reservoir?
The reservoir itself may be compromised. The standard fix for leaking power steering hoses is to cut 1/2" of the end of the hose and then reattach the hose with a new hose clamp. If you replaced the hoses already, I would check the reservoir itself.
There are no seals, just a standard fit with a clamp.
When I replaced my hoses last year, I used clamps that are used for fuel injection hoses. I'm still using the original reservoir. The hoses are not leaking at the reservoir.
You might try tightening the clamps. If you still have the old reservoir and hoses, you may want to experiment with those to see how much you can tighten the clamps without breaking the reservoir.
Lots of information can be found by typing /power steering F3 into the bestlinks:
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I did exactly what Bluebee's post shows yesterday, and so far so good.
I have a power steering leak which I need to diagnose as well. I just washed my engine last week so that I can find the exact origin of the leak.
Holy **** i need to do this too. I have a pretty bad leak as well. Good write ups Bluebee!
Cn90 did all the DIYs and pictures.
I just re-appropriated them. :)
I realized that mine had a screw clamp on it. The clamp was loose, and the hose could be rotated on the nozzle. I tightened it up. Do you think that I still need to cut off a 1" piece of the hose?
Presumably they're damaged, crushed, deformed, etc.
So, if yours isn't, then, i would think, it will be just fine.
However, time will tell ...
What YOU should do, to pay us back, in a sense, is to snap a picture of YOUR repair, and post it, so the next person benefits from your efforts.
Cutting a 1/2 inch off the existing hose end will eliminate the deformed ( by time ) end and give you factory fresh fit again . The shortened hose should fit on very tight vs the loose fit of the old fit up. It will last you another 10 years.
The 1/2 cut lasted only about 1 or 2 years on my PS hoses, at which point I had to change them with new ones. They started to sweat ATF, so nothing would hold this off. This method bought me 2 years of extended life of the PS hoses though
I last did this 7 years ago (May 2006), still good no leak.
What happens is as time goes on, the rubber hardens and the sealing effect is less than perfect.
professorman, don't remove 1 inch, all you need is removing 1/2 inch. This way you bring in "fresh" section of the hose for clamping.
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Don Hume Snap On IWB
This is a discussion on Favorite IWB for a J-Frame Snubbie? within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; What is your favorite CCW holster for a J-Frame other than a pocket holster? I have a 642 airweight .38 and would like to know ...
What is your favorite CCW holster for a J-Frame other than a pocket holster? I have a 642 airweight .38 and would like to know what others use, either OWB or IWB.
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Don Hume Snap On IWB
For a lot of people, being a victim is a way of Life. That's a Life I choose NOT to live.
A Shepherd must tend to his Flock. And at times........fight off the wolves.
clip draw belt clip works well for me.
An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
Red State State of Mind
doc, great minds think alike..
What we've got here is failure to communicate.
I use an akj concealco IWB holster, I really like, I have one for my k-frame snub also, they are ambidextrous as well.
"Don't start none, won't be none!"
+1 on the Concealco, great holster
I have a Lobo enhanced pancake for my SP101 and their IWB for my P2000....for my j-frame, I have a Del Fatti ISP-DD horsehide clip on...:)
Is that a custom aftermarket finish on your 642..? Nice....very Nice.. !
What we've got here is failure to communicate.
Another +1 for AKJ/Concealco.
Earth is the insane asylum of the universe!
"Never mistake motion for action" - Benjamin Franklin
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I use a Side Guard Quick Clip with a SW 638 and like it quite a bit. I've had it for about 3 years and it gets extensive use. It seems to hold the revolver very well and it has never come off unintentionally.


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Sorry I couldn't make it to the church on saturday. I was in Tennessee all weekend on a house boat
Good to see you checked out the board Trevor. Where'd you end up getting your Stealthback? Did you end up porting the wastegate?
Subisnack, sorry to hear about the CEL. At least you can clear them out with the AP which is nice. Just wait and see if it occurs again.
Good to hear you're moving around again Tubby. We just found out my dog tore her ACL. It's going to be a $900 surgery to fix it She's about 10 so she is definitely getting older, but I think we'll get a few more years out of her. She's a great dog.


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shot in Halifax Nova Scotia
There's sometimes a buggy.
How many drivers does a buggy have?
So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.
I'm still waiting to catch "Machete." And "Werewolf Women of the SS."
"Grindhouse" and its progeny are one of my cinematic guilty pleasures.
You had me at Hobo.
System: Fake news?? Trump is a Fake President, for god's sake.
Monk: I want to go like my Dad did peacefully, in his sleep, not screaming in terror like his passengers.
Plat: I'd rather fellate a syphilitic goat than own a Cervelo.
EJ Dionne: Modern-day conservatism isn't conservatism. It's reaction rooted in deep pessimism that isn't in keeping with the American character.
Seam: Saw Bjork poop onstage back in the day. It blew my teenage mind.
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DEFINITION of 'Federal Housing Administration - FHA'
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a U.S. agency that offers mortgage insurance to lenders that are FHA-approved and meet specified qualifications. Such insurance allows for the protection of lenders against losses that may arise with mortgage defaults. If a borrower defaults on a loan, the FHA pays the lender a specified claim amount.
BREAKING DOWN 'Federal Housing Administration - FHA'
The FHA was established with the primary goal of stimulating the housing industry. The underlying idea was that by providing insurance to lending parties, more individuals/customers would qualify for mortgages and be able, or more able, to buy homes. Most FHA loans are given to individuals who would not qualify, or be able to afford, a traditional home mortgage loan.
Loan Terms
As of 2016, for all loan terms that are greater than 15 years and less than and equal to 15 years with an LTV greater than 90%, the annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) is collected until the end of the loan term or until 30 years have passed, whichever date occurs first. For LTVs that are less than or equal to 90%, the annual MIP is collected until the end of the loan term or until 11 years have passed, again, whichever date occurs first. Also, 1.75% interest, for any loan amount, must also be paid for all LTVs.
The History of the FHA
Home loans and ownership dropped dramatically when banks failed during the Great Depression. During this period, home mortgages, for the most part, were for short periods of time, such as three to five years, with balloon instruments at loan-to-value (LTV) ratios at less than 60% and with no amortization. The major banking crisis forced lenders to go after unpaid mortgages immediately. Because refinancing was not a possibility, most borrowers failed to make mortgage payments and their homes were foreclosed on, which ultimately negatively affected the housing industry.
Because the federal banking system needed restructuring, the National Housing Act of 1934 was formulated by the FHA, meant to regulate the terms and the rate of interest of the mortgages it insured. Such lending practices boosted the number of individuals who could afford homes and monthly mortgage payments. This also increased the single-family home market. The FHA officially became part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 1965.
Funding and Impact
The FHA operates completely from self-generated income; there is no burden on taxpayers. Proceeds from mortgage insurance are stored in an account that is used to pay for the entire program. The FHA provides a substantial economic stimulation to the United States via community and home development that flows down to local communities in the form of jobs, schools and other sources of revenue.
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Location: Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center On AgingTitle: Demographic factors and weight change in a worksite weight loss intervention Author
|Das, Sai Krupa
|Urban, Lorien
|Batra, Payal
|Robinson, Lisa
|Salinardi, Taylor
|Roberts, Susan
Submitted to: Journal of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/13/2013
Publication Date: 4/9/2013
Citation: Das, S., Urban, L.E., Batra, P., Robinson, L.M., Salinardi, T.C., Roberts, S.B. 2013. Demographic factors and weight change in a worksite weight loss intervention. Journal of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 27:349.6. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: Worksites are increasingly being considered as locations for weight loss programs. We examined predictors of weight loss in employees participating in a 6 month randomized study of a weight loss intervention versus wait-listed control at 4 worksites (2 for-profit and 2 non-profit). Measures included body weight, age, BMI, sex, race, ethnic group, income, education and marital status. Both control sites gained weight on average whereas the intervention sites lost weight. There was a significant difference between the two intervention sites in weight change over 6 month, with the for-profit worksite having almost twice the weight loss of the non-profit worksite (–11.2 +/- 7.7 kg, –6.2 +/- 5.4; P=0.0002). There were no significant differences in demographic variables between the intervention sites. In a regression model including all demographic variables, weight change was predicted by initial BMI (p=0.009), and income (p=0.03) and there was also a significant effect of site (p=0.001). In conclusion there was a substantial difference in mean weight loss between the two intervention worksites in this study that was not fully explained by standard demographic characteristics. Further research is needed to identify worksite characteristics that influence weight loss success.


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It was the summer of 2002, and we were rockin' at Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero.ĀWe produced a concert series there every summer for years with some of the biggest names in country, rock and R&B. Of the 30-plus shows we did, one stands out as a career moment for me.ĀIt was with "the hardest working man in show business" – James Brown.
We built a concert venue in the center of the racetrack.ĀIt was an awesome concept that added excitement to the already cool experience of "the sport of kings," horse racing, but it wasn't easy.ĀWe had to do load-ins, set-up and sound checks in between the times the horses did their practice runs on the track.ĀThis was an environment where million-dollar thoroughbreds were kings, and the track caretakers were on a first-name basis with every blade of grass, so the tension was already high.
The electricity in the air that day was at an all-time level.ĀFirst of all, about 25 gentlemen in suits and bow ties showed up early, establishing themselves as "Mr. Brown's personal security force."ĀWho was I to argue?ĀThen, with an illusion of a musical fanfare that just played in my head, a convoy of four limousines came across the course at a slow – yet attention-grabbing – pace.
The cars surrounded the construction trailers-turned into dressing rooms.ĀHoping to meet "the man," I approached his limo, at which I was met with a blank stare from a bow-tied gentleman the size of a small Ford pickup.ĀLucky for him, I backed off.ĀThey whisked someone in a robe and wrapped in a towel from the limo into the dressing room, kind of a strange entrance, but it had been strange there all morning.
There are countless stories about entertainer contract riders –Ā"green M&M" demands, etc.Ā Among the extensive list of upscale food, high-end liquor and fine champagnes I was to shop for was one of those table-model hair dryers.ĀYou know, the ones our moms used at the local hair salon that fit completely over their heads.ĀI spent two weeks seeking this item out, finally finding one in a resale shop on Cicero Avenue.
When a blue jump-suited James emerged from the dressing room, I realized that retro-hair dryer was not for the female backup singers; it was to properly form the helmet-style quaff he sported.ĀNow it made sense.
He approached me and gave me the two-finger-fist "peace and love" gesture that was so common in his world.ĀWe walked together surveying the stage and the racetrack itself.ĀHe kept nodding and smiling.ĀIt was an intimate conversation –Āit was just me, James and about 40 of his closest friends (in bow ties). "You put this together," he asked in an Eddie Murphy fashion. "Uh, yes," I responded nervously.Ā"You a genius.Ā Gamblin' and music, just like Vegas!ĀFolks here gonna love it," he said.Ā He was a lot warmer than I had expected.ĀĀ
The show was something I had never seen before, and have not seen since.ĀThe stage was full of people. I mean FULL!Ā Each side had a complete band!ĀI am talking two drummers, two bass players, two horn sections, several guitar players and a slew of backup singers!ĀThe volcanic sound was crazy, a visual and audio extravaganza!ĀThen this small-framed man in a bright suit and a wide-brimmed hat slowly walked onto the stage, grasped the microphone and proclaimed to the euphoric audience that, "Right about now, it's star time." He continued with a goosebump-creating intro that ended with, "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Godfather of Soul, Jaaaaaaaaames Brown!"ĀĀ
He exploded onto the stage and for two solid hours did not stop.ĀHit after hit after hit, legendary instrumentals and the ever-so-entertaining interaction with the band members.ĀIt was exhausting! I literally had to pull the power on the show – the horses needed to take the track back!
Then the person who introduced him came back on stage at the end of his mega-soulful rendition of "Please, Please, Please" and covered the perspiration-drenched godfather on his knees with a red cape, a tradition he had been performing since they met at New York City's Apollo Theatre in 1960.
His name is Danny Ray and I spent some time with the soul icon after the show.Ā
"Why in the world does he use two bands?" I asked.Ā"He has for most of his career," he said.Ā "James always worked so hard, he would wear out the musicians, so he needed two bands."ĀBoy, did that make sense.
As the show ended and his entourage pulled away, I went into the dressing room to see if any of that $800 of food and liquor was left. It was clean.ĀThe only thing left was an interesting piece of rock 'n roll memorabilia that still sits on a dusty shelf in my garage today.ĀIf anyone needs a helmet-style hair dryer, give me a call.
• Ron Onesti is president and CEO of Onesti Entertainment Corp. and the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Send comments or celebrity questions to email@example.com.