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Extreme Disappointment: Carnival Elation Cruise Review by ETFlash
Overall Member Rating
Extreme Disappointment
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: New Orleans
Perception is often tainted by expectation. Well our expectation was quite high because we had experienced most other arrangements so believed this suite would be above the others. There were no real balconies on the Elation so there were a few Grand Suites and 41 "Junior Suites" on the 11th deck, the highest of the cabin decks. We were able to get a suite with an unobstructed view.
There were only a few perks associated with the suite but the most appealing was priority embarkation/disembarkation. Embarkation More was easy and went well except no directions were given as to where to go after check in except "out those double doors." Then you just get back in line with everyone else.
So, how great was the "suite life?" Absolutely horrible. So we get to the "suite" to discover it is tinier than any room we have ever experienced before with a tiny balcony just 3' x 10' with some of that space taken up by the door swing. Still OK except the people next to us were smokers and the smoke blew back on us so we were not able to use the balcony very much. Despite our disappointment, we had little choice but to make the best of it. Then the real surprise! If you were designing a ship, where would you choose to put the gym? Of course, over some of the most expensive rooms. The gym was opened from 6 am to 10 pm so you can imagine the bumps and thumps ALL day long.
But, they probably rewarded this idiot by then appointing them entertainment director. Only 2 shows over the 5 days and these were so load and bad, we walked out of one. We've seen better shows put on by high school students. There were a number of children on board and some of the costumes and skits boarded on pornographic.
Then there was the dining. Dinner was great 2 of the 5 nights, the rest were mediocre. Waitstaff was incredibly inefficient. Constantly mixed up orders, didn't bring baked potato condiments, no jelly for bread at breakfast, and on and on. One waiter did a great job of filling our half full tea glasses with WATER. Usually just went to the buffet for breakfast and lunch. Not bad except for the lines. Once was a 30 minute line for an omelet. There were only two beverage stations in the buffet area, both on the same end of the dining hall. There were signs at the entrance restricting bathing suites, which were promptly ignored. Threw food away on more than one occasion because of some passenger with gross body parts showing.
Elevators were another story. There was only one set of elevators for our floor, two on the starboard side that stopped at Deck 10 and two on the port side that went to 11 and 12. When the up call button was pushed and the elevator on the starboard side arrived first, it cancelled the port side call button. Had to wait until the starboard side elevator door closed before pressing the up button again. We sat thru this cycle sometimes as many as 3 cycles before catching an up elevator.
Then there was the ultimate slap, the perk of priority disembarkation. So those with priority disembarkation were told to meet at the back of the ship on deck 9. So, we get the elevator down 2 floors and trudged to the back of the ship where the area filed up with people and those in the know filled in the hallways ahead of all us with the "priority" perk. Then, one hour later, we trudged back to the front of the ship and bounced our pull behind luggage down 2 flights of stairs to deck 7 to get off.
My advice, this cruise is Ok if you want a quick get away and don't expect much. However, if you really expect a first class experience, join us on Princess or Royal Caribbean. You won't catch us on Carnival again. We do have one positive. Our cabin steward was fantastic, was there with a smile and greeting whenever we saw him or needed something. He even remembered our names.
At least we got to visit our sweet grand daughter! Less
Published 04/13/14
Cabin review: V7
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -
Julius Stinson (Wyoming), Billy Vinnedge (Wyoming) and Harvey Unga (BYU) are Mountain West Conference Players of the Week for games through Sept. 1. Unga earns the Offensive Player of the Week honor, while Stinson garners the Defensive Player award and Vinnedge receives Special Teams recognition. Stinson garners his second career player of the week honor, while Unga and Vinnedge capture their first weekly accolade.
Julius Stinson, WYOMING
Senior, Cornerback, Victorville, Calif./Silverado
Julius Stinson intercepted two passes, which he returned for 30 yards, and was second on the team with four tackles, including one for a loss of 10 yards as Wyoming's defense held Virginia to a total of 110 yards of total offense. Stinson's first interception of the game stopped the Cavaliers one serious touchdown opportunity of the day. With the ball on Wyoming's 28-yard line early in the third quarter and the Cowboys leading 13-3, Stinson intercepted a Cavalier pass on the Wyoming 10 to end the Virginia threat.
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Billy Vinnedge doubled as Wyoming's place kicker and punter against Virginia in the season opener on Saturday afternoon in Laramie. Vinnedge hit field goals of 48, 40 and 39 yards, while averaging 49.7 yards on three punts to fuel the Cowboys 23-3 home win over the Cavaliers. Attempting his first field goal in a college game after serving as Wyoming's punter only last season, Vinnedge put Wyoming on the scoreboard first with a 48-yard field goal at the 4:41 mark of the first quarter. He followed that performance with field goals from 40 and 39 yards in the second half. He also converted both his PAT attempts, giving him 11 of Wyoming's 23 points on the day. Vinnedge netted a 49.7-yard punting average on the day with a long of 59 yards. He also had one punt that he placed inside the Cavaliers 20-yard line.
Freshman, Running Back, Provo, Utah/Timpview
Harvey Unga helped lead BYU to a 20-7 season-opening victory over Arizona on Saturday, racking up 194 all-purpose yards. The freshman running back had a game high 67 yards rushing on 15 carries and a game best 127 yards receiving on nine receptions. Unga also was credited with two touchdowns, including a 27-yard pass and run with 6:02 left in the first quarter to give the Cougars a 7-0 lead, and an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter to extend BYU's lead to 20-0. Prior to Arizona's final drive of the game, Unga had totaled more offensive yards than the entire Arizona offense combined. For the game, Unga averaged 4.5 yards per carry and averaged over 14 yards per reception.


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For tomorrow's class, we'll be talking about progressive enhancement - a practice where websites are created in a layered way that makes them accessible and cross-browser friendly. We've touched on these concepts throughout the whole class, but on Monday we'll focus on why they're important, and what could happen if you DON'T adhere to them.

As part of the class, we'll use a new Chrome extension called ChromeVox, which is a free screen reader for the web. We'll also be using virtual machines to run older versions of Internet Explorer on my Mac.

The class starts at 8pm and goes until 10pm!

Newcomers are always welcome! If you're new, please arrive at 7:30pm when I will try my best to teach you what you need to know to understand the rest of the lesson.

As always, this class and the space in which it's taught is entirely free to attend. Please bring a laptop. Read all the details here:

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For those of you wondering, this is the penultimate class in my "series," unless someone suggests more topics. Next week's class will be about web frameworks, then we'll probably have a special guest to talk about website security, and then we'll go back to the beginning of my "syllabus." This means it's a good time to start telling your friends about this class, as we'll probably be starting over at the beginning of April!

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Our famliy is late!
We can't wait to see you ... we're just really disorganized
By Susan Konig
We are never on time. If you have ever invited us anywhere, you know that is true. If you don't know us, take my word for it.
We can't help it. Even for church. We can plan and tell our three older kids to be ready for a certain Mass at a certain time and bundle the baby and get in the car but, no matter what, it has somehow already gotten past the time we were supposed to be there, and now we are late.
Then comes the debate about how to enter the church after Mass has started. My husband believes in walking down the center aisle toward an empty pew near the front. All six of us.
I, on the other hand, vote for waiting in the back until the congregation stands, and then, if there are seats on the side, sneaking quietly into them. This has been a constant argument in our marriage that would be a non-issue if we were only on time.
Seven minutes is an average. Sometimes we are 20 minutes late, sometimes only five, rarely on time. I think I can only count on one hand the number of times we've been early. In fact, people are so shocked if we show up on time or early that I don't like to do it because it throws everyone for a loop.
Most people know us and forgive our lateness into their plans. I read in an etiquette book that being late is considered a big insult that tells the person you've kept waiting that you don't value their friendship at all and that you believe their time is not worth anything.
That is simply not true for us. If we are meeting you somewhere to do something, we like you a lot and can't wait to see you. We are just disorganized, there are too many of us, some of us get in the car without shoes and there is a scene that holds us up:
"Where are your shoes?"
"Shoes, where are your shoes?"
"Oh, I couldn't find them."
"So you are going without shoes?"
"Are we getting out of the car?"
"No, we're going to the restaurant bring our food out tot he car. And then the movie theater staff will come and tell you the story of the movie so you don't have to go in and watch it."
"Oh, I didn't know we were going somewhere and getting out of the car."
"Always wear shoes! What if the car broke down and we had to walk for miles along the edge of the highway?"
"Well, don't you have your cell phone? What about AAA? Wouldn't they tow us?"
Scenes like this make us seven minutes late.
I dress the baby and get him completely ready, bottles and food and change of clothes and blanket packed. I strap him into his car seat.
"Ewww, what's that smell? I'm going to barf! Is that the baby?"
"Argh, change him, Mom, quick! Open a window!"
So then the baby has to be hauled back int he house and changed. The dog gets out when the door opens, and two to three kids are jumping out of the car and running toward the ravine calling, "Cookie, Cookie! Come back! No, bad dog!"
I change the baby. The bad dog is corralled and brought back, the house is locked up again, but this time the baby doesn't want to go into his car seat. He revolts by tensing up his body like a plank and I swear no matter how hard I push on him, he will not go in until he is ready. Babies get a stubborn strength relative to an adult being able to lift a car over his head. I cajole him with a bottle and a cracker, and we are finally on our way.
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What exactly was going through Clint Eastwood's mind when he decided to talk to an empty chair - invisible President Obama - at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, a pop culture political moment that has gone down in history?
But in a wide-ranging interview with The Carmel Pine Cone, his local California newspaper, conducted Tuesday at his home in Pebble Beach and published online today, the actor, 82, said his spontaneous remarks conveyed his message.
"I had three points I wanted to make," Eastwood said. "That not everybody in Hollywood is on the left, that Obama has broken a lot of the promises he made when he took office, and that the people should feel free to get rid of any politician who's not doing a good job. But I didn't make up my mind exactly what I was going to say until I said it."
Mitt Romney personally invited Eastwood to speak in August, according to Pine Cone publisher Paul Miller, who conducted the interview.
But the appearance was finalized only in the last week before the convention. And when Romney's camp asked the actor what he planned to say, "I told them, 'You can't do that with me, because I don't know what I'm going to say,'" Eastwood recalled, adding that he hates using a teleprompter, so he decided he wouldn't.
As he waited for his cue backstage, inspiration struck, writes Miller.
"There was a stool there, and some fella kept asking me if I wanted to sit down," Eastwood said. "When I saw the stool sitting there, it gave me the idea. I'll just put the stool out there and I'll talk to Mr. Obama and ask him why he didn't keep all of the promises he made to everybody."
He says he felt it was going well. "The audience was super enthusiastic, and it's always great when they're with you instead of against you."
He also said he was aware he hesitated and stumbled a bit, but "that's what happens when you don't have a written-out speech."
Afteward, backstage, it was all congratulations and glad-handing, Eastwood tells Miller. And after the speeches were over, Romney and his running mate, Paul Ryan, came backstage to thank him.
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Imported and domestic silver-plated hollowware have been found to contain significant quantities of leachable lead. The metal is extractable by acid foods and could cause chronic heavy metal poisoning under continued food use.
The following represents criteria for detaining or recommending legal action to CFSAN/Office of *Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605):
The article:
- (Unless exempted as defined below) is normally used to hold liquid or liquid type foods for storage or is used repeatedly to hold such foods;
- If intended for use by adults, it releases in 6 units examined an average of seven or more micrograms lead/ml. of leaching solution.
- If intended exclusively for use by infants and children, it releases in one or more of 6 units examined 0.5 or more micrograms lead/ml of leaching solution as determined by the current editions of ASTM method C738 (volume 15.02, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, American Society for Testing and Materials), AOAC methods 973.32 and 973.82 (Official Methods of Analysis, AOAC International), or FDA Laboratory Information Bulletin Numbers 4123 and 4126 (US Food and Drug Administration, *Division of Field* Science, HFC-140, Rockville, MD 20857).
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- A label is placed on the potential food contact surface that is incapable of obliteration or removal and states the article is "Not for Food Use" along with the statement "Article May Poison Food."
Items that are not used to hold liquid or liquid type foods for repeated use or storage but are components of articles under detention may be released upon separation by the importer. For example, although all items in a silver plated hollowware coffee serving set consisting of a tray, coffee pot, creamer and sugar bowl may be detained because one item of the set (e.g., creamer) is found to contain levels of lead in excess of the guideline, those articles in the set that are not used to hold liquids or liquid type foods (e.g., sugar bowl and tray) may be separated by the importer and upon request may be released without examination. Release based on any other conditions must have prior clearance of CFSAN/Office of *Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605).
Nonfood service silver-plated hollowware will not be required to meet the guidelines for leachable lead. Nonfood service silver-plated hollowware includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following types of articles manufactured solely for ornamental display purposes: commemorative articles (pots, plates, cups, etc.), souvenir articles and other highly ornamented silver-plated hollowware articles. This exemption applies provided the articles do not come in place settings for the table and further provided that there is a permanent label on the back of the article stating "Not for Food Use - Article May Poison Food. For Decorative Purposes Only."
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Graduation Checklist
Want to walk across the stage, or walk the plank? Items marked with an asterisk are required to graduate; the rest are highly suggested. Deadlines are in bold.
Submit your Application for Diploma*
- December Graduates: October 4, 2016
- May & Summer Graduates: February 3, 2017
Subscribe to the Class of 2017 Calendar
This calendar will automatically be added to your Google Calendars and provide you with information and reminders about Class of 2017 events, deadlines and more.
Sign your scholarship thank you note
This may not apply to all students. For questions contact Susan Stubbs.
Order your cap & gown*
A $20 late fee will be applied after March 13.
Reserve tickets to Commencement (Spring 2017)
Commencement tickets will be issued upon clearance from the Business Office and Registrar's Office. Be sure to pay any outstanding fees and fines as well as complete all paperwork.
Complete online exit counseling for your student loans.
This may not apply to all students. You will receive a mailing regarding this process in May, after graduation. Contact the Office of Financial Aid with any questions.
Contact the Business Office*
- To make sure your financial affairs are in order and learn of next steps so that your loan repayment is seamless and successful.
- To be sure that all library fines, traffic tickets, discipline fines, student health services charges, etc. are paid.
Make your Senior Gift
Sign the Cullen Tower
Tower Day dates and times TBD
Order your Southwestern signet ring
- Southwestern Rings can be ordered by contacting Balfour at 866-225-3687. The Ring Ceremony will be held on February 25.
- Place your order by December 30, 2016 in order to participate in the Ring Ceremony.
- Balfour will be on campus in the Bishops Lounge on Nov. 3-5, 2016 to take ring orders.
Visit Career Services
- Full calendar of events
- To Fill out the Post-Graduate Survey
Update your PirateLink email address to maintain your account
Attend Grad Fair (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Reserve tickets to Commencement
Order your cap & gown
Order your graduation announcements
Provide your contact information to The Association of Southwestern University Alumni
Learn about alumni benefits and how to stay connected after graduation
Attend the Ring Ceremony (Saturday, February 25)
- The Ring Ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 25. Ring must be purchased by TBD to participate.
- Balfour to take orders on Nov. 3-5, 2016, Bishops Lounge
Vote for:
- Your Class Delegate
- Your Class Agent
- Young Alumni Board of Trustee
- Student Commencement Speaker
Save/transfer all items from your Moodle and Google accounts
Migrate to your alumni email address
Beginning in late April 2017
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Prosecutors have charged a West Valley City man after police say he fired off shots and threatened to kill them during a standoff.
Wayne Connell Parry, 43, was charged Thursday with eight counts of felony discharge of a firearm, four counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a restricted person, which are also felonies, in 3rd District Court. He was also charged with four counts of violation of a protective order, which are misdemeanors.
A woman who lived with Parry obtained a protective order against him, and on Dec. 20 called for police to make sure he wasn't at their home before she went in. The officer tried the door, but Parry slammed it shut and told the officer to stay out, or he would kill him, according to the charges.
More police arrived at the home near 3100 S. Cantwell Street. While looking through slats in the fence, one of the officers reported hearing gunshots in the backyard.
Parry refused to come out for several hours, during which time he repeatedly threatened to kill the officers and fired rounds from an assault rifle, the charges state. He eventually gave up and a search of the home revealed a bullet hole in the fence and in a tree of the backyard where two officers had been standing, as well as bullet holes in the walls of the house.
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One of the companies that I've been lucky enough to do a lot of work for in the last few years is Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone Publishing. I first started to write for Stone Arch through DC Comics, by working on a few of their chapter books starring Superman and Batman and the Flash. I realized recently that while I've discussed them on my facebook page, I've neglected to mention some of my more recent Stone Arch projects on this site. The production quality on these books is really outstanding (particularly their hardcover editions), so it may be worth your while to dig a few of these up.
Last year, I worked on a prose chapter book that is part of the Tony Hawk's 900 Revolution series, and deals with a team of kids searching the globe for pieces of a magic skateboard. A bit out of my normal comfort zone, but fun to write nonetheless. My book is volume eight of the series, was released this past January, and is entitled Lockdown.
After that, my newest Batman book came out as part of The Dark Knight series of chapter books. A stand alone tale set in the world of Bruce Timm's Batman: The Animated Series, my book is titled Scarecrow's Flock of Fear and features artwork by Luciano Vecchio. It's a haunting little tale about Scarecrow and his connection to Robin, the Boy Wonder.
Next might be my favorite super-hero book for Stone Arch to date, a Die Hard-like story of a powerless Superman trapped inside The Daily Planet after Poison Ivy covers the building in a particularly nasty Kryptonite/plant hybrid. It's called Superman and the Poisoned Planet, and again features illustrations by Luciano Vecchio as part of Stone Arch's The Man of Steel series of chapter books.
Last but not least is an upcoming graphic novel adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story The Fall of the House of Usher. I was a big fan of Poe's work growing up, so it was a lot of fun to adapt the story into comic book format. I'll post more about this book when we get closer to the release date, but you can preorder it here.


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Amir Khan admits he only has himself to blame after suffering a crushing fourth-round stoppage defeat to massive underdog Danny Garcia in Las Vegas.
Khan was floored three times as American Garcia exploited the Englishman's naive tactics to keep his WBC light-welterweight title and snatch his opponent's WBA belt. Khan was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after the devastating loss, which was his second in succession after Lamont Peterson's tainted win over him last December.
"It wasn't my night," admitted the Bolton fighter. "After watching the replays a little bit I thought I was coming in with my hands down and Danny took advantage. I respect Danny, he was countering very well against me."
Khan, now 26-3 with 18 early wins and two stoppage defeats, hinted he may have taken Garcia lightly. His tactics backed that up as he tore at his opponent from the opening bell before becoming embroiled in a war which he lost spectacularly.
"We got a little complacent and he took advantage and he caught me," he said of Garcia's decisive left hook that sent him down for the first time.
"I was a little surprised the referee stopped it. I thought he was going to let us continue. My mind was clear and I thought my legs were okay but I respect the referee, the judges and the commission, maybe they made the right call."
Khan, who had perhaps naively talked about fighting Floyd Mayweather in the near future, had the WBA belt he lost to Peterson returned to him this week but lost it again to Garcia at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Garcia, now 24-0 (15KOs) said: "I always knew I was going to win this fight and I'm now a unified champion at 140lbs. I needed a great fighter in front of me to show how good a fighter I am.
"Now everyone knows. I'm a killer. I will fight anyone, anywhere, anytime.
"I hit him with the same shots I hit Erik Morales with when I won the title last time and that shows you how great a fighter Morales is. People said he was old but he took those shots all night long and Khan couldn't take them."


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Free Bib Short Review
These bibs are nice. They fit really tight. I'm 6'2" 195 lbs and I bought an XL. My only complaint is the inseam length runs short and sometimes rides up a little to make them look even shorter. The pad is not overly bulky which makes for the tight fit. I have a pair of Craft bib shorts which are currently my long ride shorts. They are as comfortable as these but have the longer inseam
VERY NICE! I was not sure about the whole bib deal, but I must say, all my riding pants from here on out are going to be bibs. You can slide around in the saddle without the pants getting stuck to the seat. The padding is not large, which is nice, in some pants the padding is so big that it makes you feel like you have a load back there. I'm 6'1", about 197 pounds, I'm a 33"/ 34" waist and 43 chest, a bit long wasted, I got the XL and it fits perfect. I have a pair of Pearl, in size Large that are a little big on me.
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great bibs as other have said, much better construction than the lower end castellis and the thin, wide-set apart straps really do make a difference.i normally use large bibs/shorts (6',175lbs,33"waist) and initially bought the castelli endurance in XL following the advice to size up. the endurance straps dug into my shoulders and chamois seemed too far back. i got some XXL castelli frees and although the leg compression is not as snug as i'd like the straps are perfect. i'm probably somewhere between a XL and XXL in castelli's bibs or perhaps could've stayed with XL and let it stretch out.
Nice !
Very light material. Better for hot summer day riding. silicone band on the legs are actually on the outside but it seems to work ok. Light color is almost see-through and leaves nothing to one's imagination. I'm a 5'8" 145 waist size 31. M fits well but seems like Small would be a good fit as well. low rise actually come in handy if you have to stop on the road for a quick excess water dump.
Near Perfect
The last review is spot on. Fit and function-wise, these are the most extraordinary bibs you will ever find. The chamois is brilliant and makes you ride that much longer as it is extremely comfortable, great at absorbing and dampening the impact of riding on rough roads and stays cool and dry in the most hot and humid weather. You just end up wanting to stay on the saddle. The leg grippers and overall fit of the material including the shoulder staps are superb even on the longest rides. Great compression without feeling tight. The material is a bit fragile (hence my title 'near' perfect) and you notice wear where the jersey zipper rubs on the fabric.
Worth ever cent you spend on these.
Yep, I normally use a small in other products and the medium here is right on the money.
You Won't be Sorry
By far the most comfortable shorts I have. They set you back a few bucks, but are worth every penny. The materials provide great compression and breath well. The fit is very comfortable with no restriction at all. The leg grippers are different, with the gel on the outside, but they do work well. Sizing on Castelli is always an adventure, but these are pretty consistant. I'm 6'1"- 200lbs and the XXL fits great.
Got a large
I'm 5-9.5 & 155, usually wear medium but followed advise to go large in Castelli which was the right decision. Very comfortable, I rode 80 the first time wearing them and have NO complaints .... I would buy these again :-)
Size Up Size Up Size Up part 2
600 miles on these beauties with no complaints. The chamois is thin and dense making for wonder padding without the "diaper" feeling. The low cut front makes for easy access when nature calls. Minor wear inside left leg high near chamois stitching. I will definitely stay with Castelli bibs in the future. Remember to size up up.
Great bibs!
I've tried other Castelli shorts, and I've never been a fan of the KISS chamois. They always felt, to me, like I was wearing a diaper. However, the pad in these shorts is probably the best I've ever worn. It's nice and thin, yet very dense. In fact, the first time I wore them (on a 20 mile ride) I never even felt a bike seat. I can say, with absolute certainty, that I've never before worn a set of bibs that make the saddle of my bike literally disappear underneath me. For comparison, I've also ridden Giordana FormaReds, Rapha's, Assos Mille, and none had a pad as comfortable as this. Now I haven't ridden them 100+ miles yet, but they're still incredibly comfortable even after a metric century.
The pad is also very low profile, so you don't feel like you're wearing a diaper. I also love the super low cut front, as it makes taking a leak a very simple affair. Hunching over or sliding bib straps off the shoulder is totally unnecessary.
The material of the short is very supportive. I have a 31" waist, with rather large 25" diameter thighs, and a medium fits me fine. It's tight, but it should be tight, as these are intended to compress your muscles.
One warning, the light gray and white versions of these shorts are VERY revealing. While the fabric isn't transparent, it's thin and clingy enough to shrink wrap your junk like a sausage casing, leaving NOTHING to the imagination for anyone standing within 50 feet of you. The amount of detail these reveal about your man-bits is shocking actually.. borderline pornographic. I tried both and immediately sent them back. However, the black/anthracite model looks great and feels better.
If I had to list one negative about these, it's that the chamois isn't sewn in with the same sort of care as the rest of the short. The simple zig-zag stitch isn't terribly secure, and I've already had to warranty one pair because a stitch around the pad started to come undone.
Almost Perfect
I give these 5 stars because they really are great, in comfort and quality. One thing I had to get used to is the low waist cut, but now I like it. Really feel nice on the road, and excellent materials! I wash with normal settings in our machine, then air dry on a rack. After a year I can't see any deterioration of the materials!
Castelli Free Bib
I am relatively new to cycling and still trying to find out what equipment works best for me. I've tried Assos bibs as well as Giordana before trying the Castelli Free. Hands down, the Castelli work best for me.
The chamois is the most comfortable I've tried and anatomically, fits me the best. Although the chamois feels slightly thinner than others I've tried, it offers all day comfort and never felt soggy.
For me the search is over and I will continue purchase Castelli. On a side note, make sure to order one size larger as the fit is definately European (small).
Size Up Size Up Size Up
I wear Medium in P.I.'s so I ordered the Castelli Free Bibs in Large as per recommendations from others. Had to send them back for XL's. Realcyclist rocks on the return policy and I'm looking forward to providing real saddle time feedback in a few days.
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I bought a pair of these two seasons ago and I love them, they fit perfectly, they dont stretch out or lose shape, they have a great chamois, they look awesome and to top it all off, you can take a leak with ease as the bib portion is real low cut. Buy these and you'll never want to wear anything else.
Very comfortable,but if you have a beer gut at all....dont get these. These shorts are cut quite low around the lower abs. This does make it a bit easier to breath if you have problems with some of the other bibs that come up to your nipples....but you really need to ok with your physique to wear these. Careful on sizing too,these are made for skinny little euro guys.
Great shorts though!
Very comfortable,but if you have a beer gut at all....dont get these. These shorts are cut quite low around the lower abs. This does make it a bit easier to breath if you have problems with some of the other bibs that come up to your nipples....but you really need to ok with your physique to wear these. Careful on sizing too,these are made for skinny little euro guys.
Great shorts though!
good, but low-rise
i ride mostly 40-50 mile climbs + rollers, so my judgment of these is based on that type of riding.
chamois is excellent. not as comfortable as a cannondale la-z-boy type for centuries, but easier on your tailbones than sugoi.
breathability: excellent. straps are so thin they are hardly noticeable. but...
fit: thighs...i love it. excellent muscle support. they really compress around the front of the quads and stay there. but the real problem is that the front really cuts into my stomach when i'm crunching. the whole appeal of bibs is that you don't feel the elastic on your waist, but you do notice the elastic on these when you are hunched over. any excess skin on your stomach has to make the decision to either be under the elastic or over it, and you feel it at first. by mile 10 you don't really notice or care, but that's why i'd give this -1 star. otherwise, these are my favorite bibs. just ordered the Velocissimos though, which have a higher waist, so we'll see...
Magical, Wonderful Chamois
When you get these, grab the chamois with your hand and notice that your had actually cools off. A Castelli rep told me this was fabric designed first for astronauts - not sure, but it is wonderful. When I worked in a shop these were easy to sell b/c people were so amazed at the heat wicking chamois. Treat yourself to a pair of these shorts. Only warning I have is to say don't let your wife wash them with red t shirts unless you want to look like a giro winner - my lovely white shorts are pink now.
Great product! Had to buy two pairs before I got the right size. I normally wear a Large and had to go to the XXL to get a great fit. Great in the heat as I ride during the day in Texas. Tried other brands but this is the best. Worth the money!
Size up! These run small
To all, when in doubt with any Castelli product, SIZE UP. You won't regret it!
I have these & they rock! I rode them through the 206 miles of LOTOJA, and my tate lives to tell about it! Also, great for hot climate, as you don't get the "clammy abs" with these because there is not a double layer over your abs. (Jersey & Bib material)
Why didn't Castelli think of this design years ago?
How tough are these shorts? I've heard...
How tough are these shorts? I've heard some review say they start wearing way too soon.
I've had to return 2 pairs due to wear on the inside of the leg just after the chamois stitching. However, this was due to the clamp on my seatpost being less than smooth. I ride my seat pretty far back on the rails...and the edge of the clamp on the post stuck out just far enough to put some pretty heavy duty fuzz on the shorts after just 2 rides. Got a new seat post, and haven't had a problem yet.
That being said...these are not the shorts I would wear for cyclocross, or xc mountain biking. The shorts are thin, airy, are extremely well ventilated...but not what I would call burly. Keep these on the road and you shouldn't have a problem. Take a spill on the trail and cross your fingers. High performance shorts...and an incredible value when bought on sale!
Nothing but praise for RealCyclist, their incredible customer service and quick return/exchange policy is a great comfort if you do have a problem or get the wrong size!
Write your question here...No small??? ...
Write your question here...No small??? Has it really come to this, that there isn't a man left with a 29 inch waist who is a cyclist???
I don't know if you have owed Castelli short before and know you are a Castelli size small, but if you are a US size small in a Pearl Izumi short you will want a medium in the Castelli. Try the medium, you will like it.
d.j2515645 - I agree with Damon Salter, the Castelli cut is Euro tight and small. A Castelli small is made for a small boy. If you have a 29 inch waist you would probbably not enjoy the fit into a Castelli small. Damon is right, if you are a P.I. small normally a Med in Castelli or Giordana should do the trick. I know that the size chart presents otherwise, but I hope this info (from someone who owns more Castelli than the average rider) helps.
Are the white and light grey versions of...
Are the white and light grey versions of these see through?
The velossimos are see-through (had to return them), so there's a good chance these are too. I have these Frees in black and they're great.
The Breath fabric that these short and sever other castellis come with probably shouldn't come in white. It is thin.
It is a great fabric on the bike but if you do anything off the bike you don't want to be caught with it in public, especially in white. Unless ofcourse you are a exhibitionist.
Yes the fabric is thin, but I wouldn't describe it as see through. I have a pair of the white/black shorts and would say that while they don't leave much to the imagination...they are not unwearable in public. On the bike it will never be an issue...but if you are a bit more modest than the average roadie....then you'll probably want to throw on a pair of over shorts before going into a store for a gatorade.
In looking at the 3 color choices available...
In looking at the 3 color choices available for the Castelli Free Bibshort - Men's item, the black shorts look different than the red/white and the white/black - see both the open doughnut cutout in the back of the bib, and the pattern of the different panels of fabric. The red/white and white/black look more like the Women's style pictured on Castelli's website. Are those two actually women's shorts?
You are correct, they are showing the Women's model. Before you order, you may want to "TALK TO A GEAR EXPERT" to confirm that you are getting the actual Men's model. They aren't even listing these shorts over in the Women's clothing...


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By François Ferland,MontrealAlouettes.com
Montréal – Future CFL hall-of-famer Bryan Chiu caught everyone by surprise when he announced his retirement from football on the eve of training camp this past June.
However after the dust settled and time moved forward, attention then shifted towards finding Chiu's replacement at centre, a position that had been filled for the bulk of his 13-year tenure with the team.
Not since the start of the millennium have the Alouettes been forced to look for a centre other than Chiu. After all, how do you replace a player that has since become synonymous with the position, a player that seven times was named a league All-Star and once the league's best offensive lineman? An adjustment While some panicked, Alouettes management were quick to name a replacement for Chiu. Head coach Marc Trestman quickly named veteran Paul Lambert as the new centre, much to delight of the eighth-year Alouette.
"I love playing centre," he said in a rather convincing tone. I'm excited to enter a new part of my career," he added.
Though clearly energized about his opportunity, Lambert knows there is always room for improvement. "I still have to work on my on-field communication skills," he said. Prior to the snap, I'm the guy who's now responsible for telling my teammates and especially Anthony (Calvillo) everything they need to know about what's going on," he added.
"I have to tell the guys what the opposing line is doing, what I think the linebackers are up to and where I think the pressure is going to come from when the ball is snapped."
One season at a timeA 2004 All-Star, Lambert notes that Winnipeg's Doug Brown has been the most difficult lineman to contain since the start of his career.
"Because we both started our careers during the same season, we've developed a little bit of an on-field relationship. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him, he's a hard worker who knows how to play the game right," he said.
Though turning 35 in November, Lambert, a father of three children has no plans on leaving the game just yet.
"I have zero intention of leaving the game just yet."


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Coastal atmospheric conditions widely vary from those over inland due to the land-sea interface, temperature contrast and the consequent development of local circulations. In this study a field meteorological experiment was conducted to measure vertical structure of boundary layer during the period 25–29 June, 2007 at three locations Seabee base, Harrison and Wiggins sites in the Mississippi coast. A GPS Sonde along with slow ascent helium balloon and automated weather stations equipped with slow and fast response sensors were used in the experiment. GPS sonde were launched at three specific times (0700 LT, 1300 LT and 1800 LT) during the experiment days. The observations indicate shallow boundary layer near the coast which gradually develops inland. The weather research and forecasting (WRF) meso-scale atmospheric model and a Lagrangian particle dispersion model (HYSPLIT) are used to simulate the lower atmospheric flow and dispersion in a range of 100 km from the coast for 28–30 June, 2007. The simulated meteorological parameters were compared with the experimental observations. The meso-scale model results show significant temporal and spatial variations in the meteorological fields as a result of development of sea breeze flow, its coupling with the large scale flow field and the ensuing alteration in the mixing depth across the coast. Simulated ground-level concentrations of SO2 from four elevated point sources located along the coast indicate diurnal variation and impact of the local sea-land breeze on the direction of the plume. Model concentration levels were highest during the stable morning condition and during the sea-breeze time in the afternoon. The highest concentrations were found up to 40 km inland during sea breeze time. The study illustrates the application of field meteorological observations for the validation of WRF which is coupled to HYSPLIT for dispersion assessment in the coastal region.
Coastal regions are economically active with population expansion, increased urbanization and growing industrial activities. The complex topography and land-sea interface in the coastal regions generate local circulations. Differential land-sea temperatures and the incidence of local circulations initiate development of internal boundary layer (IBL), which has a critical effect on dispersion [
The southern Mississippi (MS) has densely populated urban areas Biloxi, Gulfport, Harrison located to the east of the complex coast line of Louisiana. The Mississippi coast is characterized with variations in topography, land-cover and land-sea interface which influence the flow and mixing characteristics. Study of atmospheric dispersion and urban air quality is important as several industries are located in this coastal region. During the summer time significant land-sea temperature contrast develops across the coast causing differential heating of the atmosphere and consequent sea-land breeze flows in the region. Under these complex flows internal boundary layer (IBL) develops over the land which is an important factor in coastal atmospheric dispersion.
Numerical models have been widely used in studying atmospheric mesoscale phenomena including air-pollution transport [
Several studies from coastal urban regions showed that local forcings are the major factor leading to severe air pollution episodes. For example pollution episodes in Athens, Greece were shown to be generally associated with specific meteorological settings such as weak synoptic forcing and sea-breeze circulations [
Field observations along with a 3-dimensional atmospheric model were used [
Atmospheric models require validation from observations for application for a given region. Field meteorological experiments help to generate site specific data for understanding the atmospheric structure and use in dispersion models. In view of this, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Air Resources Laboratory (ARL) has installed micrometeorological towers in the Mississippi Gulf coast as part of Urban Mesonet programme (UrBANet) for wind turbulence measurements within the complex topology of urban environment. To characterize the coastal planetary boundary layer (PBL) vertical measurements of meteorological parameters are necessary. Vertical profiles of wind, humidity and temperature during specific times will be highly helpful to infer some important features of the boundary layer. Atmospheric Boundary Layer experiment was conducted in June 2007 at Gulfport to collect extensive data using Vaisala Marwin GPS sonde, meteorological towers for characterization of diffusion and transport of pollutants at the coast. The main objective of the experiment was to generate useful data of the vertical profiles of various meteorological parameters and study the boundary layer dynamics and their spatial variability across the coast focusing on atmospheric dispersion.
In the present work, the boundary layer experimental data is used to validate a high resolution Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) mesoscale model developed by NCAR for the simulation of the flow and vertical structure of atmosphere in the coastal region. To study the influence of sea breeze flow on air pollution transport a Hybrid Single Particle Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model is used for dispersion calculation. The data collected with reference to the characteristics of the boundary layer over the three locations in the Gulf coast, results of simulations with the atmospheric and dispersion models are presented in this paper.
The experiment was conducted at 3 sites on the Mississippi Gulf coast (
In the present experiment a slow ascent GPS sonde is used for measurement of meteorological parameters in the Boundary layer and the free atmosphere above ABL. The Marwin GPS sonde receivers with meteorological payload were provided by the Naval Research Laboratories in the Gulfport. The GPS Sonde gives the location coordinates of the sonde directly as it ascends using the GPS navigation techniques. In addition to the GPS sonde, two meso-net micrometeorological towers at Harrison, West Worthom installed as part of NOAA UrBANet are used for wind turbulence measurements. These towers are equipped with Sonic anemometer, temperature, wind and humidity sensors at 2m, 10 m level and the data is regularly archived and available online (
During experiment time, upper air data from radiosonde observations at Slidell was also obtained to validate the GPS Sonde observations. A one week measurement programme was carried out during 25–29 June, 2007 at three locations. There was occasional thunder storm activity and the sky was often cloudy with occasional drizzle on June 27. The weather was dry on 28 and 29 June. The GPS sonde payload attached to Helium balloons were launched at 07:00, 13:00 and 18:00 LT on the experiment days.
The Advanced Research Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) mesoscale model version 2.2 developed by the National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is used to simulate the wind flow pattern and other meteorological variables in the study area. The WRF-ARW is based on the Eulerain mass solver [
A Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model [
The lagrangian time scales TLw (vertical) = 100 s and TLu (horizontal) = 10800 s are assumed to be constant for convenience. These values result in a random walk vertical dispersion for most of the longer time steps. Turbulent mixing is calculated using a diffusivity approach based upon vertical stability estimates and the horizontal wind field deformation. The ratio of vertical to the horizontal turbulence (0.18) is used in the model. Pollutant concentrations are estimated as integrated mass of individual particles as they pass over the concentration grid which is a matrix of cells, each with a volume defined by its dimensions. The details of the model equations and the dispersion methods are detailed in the technical paper [
WRF model is configured with 3 nests with grid resolutions of 36, 12 and 4 km, the 2nd and 3rd are two-way interactive nests. The outer domain covers the South-central US and the surrounding Atlantic Ocean to capture the dynamics that might influence the circulation in Mississippi. The inner finer grid (4 km) covers the Mississippi Gulf Coast off Louisiana above the Gulf of Mexico. The coarse domain has the size of 54 × 40 grid points while the finer domain has 187 × 118 grid points (
The surface layer variables are defined from similarity theory and PBL fluxes are calculated using the non-local turbulence closure model (YSU scheme) [
Dispersion simulation is done over a range of 100 km around the sources. A horizontal grid of 4° × 4° with resolution of 0.01° × 0.01° (roughly 1km × 1km) and with seven vertical levels 50 m, 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 750 m, 1000 m, 3000 m above ground level (AGL) is considered in HYSPLIT dispersion model. Pollutant concentrations are sampled and averaged every 15 minutes. Among a cluster of industrial elevated point sources located along the MS coast, four major sources are considered in the present study. These are Mississippi Power Company-Plant Jack Wa (MPJ), Chevron Products Company-Pascagoula Oil Refinery (CR), Mississippi Power Company- Plant Victor (MPV) and Dupont Delisle Facility (DDF) (
A total of 500 particles or puffs are released during one release cycle with a maximum of 10000 particles permitted to be carried at any time during the simulation (
The synoptic weather chart drawn from the FNL analysis during the experiment time is shown in
Westerly winds over the United States with low pressure conditions over the western parts and high pressure conditions over the rest of the US are seen. The morning winds (i.e., corresponding to 12Z) are north easterly and gradually change to south westerly in the afternoon time (i.e., corresponding to 00Z). On June 28 a high pressure ridge developed over the central and south eastern US.
Data of Raidosonde soundings at 00Z (1800 LT on the previous day) and 12Z (06 LT) are obtained from NWS, Slidell observatory. This upper air data is used to validate the GPS Sonde profiles in the experiment for the trends of wind, temperature, relative humidity up to a height of 15 km. The profiles are found to agree for the comparison times (not shown).
The profiles of temperature from GPS Sonde for each of the locations are analysed separately at different times. Profiles of temperature from GPS Sonde at Sea Bee base show a developing boundary layer in the morning, convective mixing layer in the noon, and shallow unstable layer near the ground in the evening conditions. The profiles are different on the different days due to variation in the sunshine, cloudiness and rain formation. Cloud formation and occasional rain were noticed on 26th June 07. A well mixed layer during daytime is formed on 28th noon (
Fair weather prevailed on 27th and 28th June. The profiles on 27th afternoon indicate a steep shallow unstable layer near the coast indicating the internal boundary layer formation adjacent to the coast. The height of this IBL is about 100 m AGL. At Harrison the profiles were good on 28th June (
At Wiggin's air base the profiles indicate formation of steep unstable layer and a neutral layer during the convective daytime conditions. The depth of the unstable layer is about 100 m. The mixing layer depth reaches about 900 m on 26 June, and 1100 m on 27 June (
During the sea breeze time at Seabee base (Navy base), the profiles at 13:00 LT for potential temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and wind direction are examined. The profiles for temperature and RH clearly show a shallow unstable layer near the ground (
Similarly the profiles at Harrison during the sea breeze time show a steep and shallow unstable layer. Greater wind shear associated with fluctuation in the wind speed profiles is noticed at 13:00 LT during the sea breeze time.
The micrometeorological tower observations of the NOAA AWS at Harrison are shown in
Eddy fluxes are calculated from sonic anemometer fast response sensor data. The eddy correlation fluxes are positive maximum during noon and minimum during night conditions which indicate the diurnal PBL turbulence variation. All the variables show diurnal variation due to PBL development and decay. Maximum fluctuation in eddy momentum flux, eddy heat flux, wind direction and temperature are noticed coinciding with the circulation change at Harrison at 03 UTC during night time and at 14 UTC during daytime. The variables reach their peak values around the noon. The standard deviation of the variables temperature and wind direction vary diurnally and attain peak in the morning and afternoon conditions which indicates greater turbulence in the lower atmosphere around the daytime time.
Simulated flow pattern in the outer domain (domain 1) is southeasterly in the lower troposphere and agrees with NCEP NAM Eta analysis data (not shown).
Simulation from the inner fine grid domain indicates a diurnally varying horizontal wind field in the lower atmosphere. Simulated horizontal wind field at 10 m level is shown in
Simulated surface level flow in Mississippi is predominantly easterly during morning time and is influenced by the complex coastline of Louisiana at the coast (
To validate the simulation comparison is made with the North American Mesoscale (NAM) analysis fields which are available at 3 h intervals over much of North America from NCEP. It is seen that the WRF wind field at the surface and 1 km levels reasonably agrees well with NAM analysis data at the corresponding times (
Similarly a good comparison is found with the NAM data for the other parameters such as surface temperature, humidity and divergence patterns. While night temperature is lower in central Mississipi and Alabama (∼295 K) it gradually increased to 299 K towards the coast and western MS and the daytime temperature was about 3002 K uniform throughout MS. Convergence is seen over much of MS at 1km level during the daytime while divergence is seen at the coast and its adjacent land portion during the late evening and night hours. Higher humidity (72–86%) is found at the coast and its adjacent land portion during afternoon and night hours while very low humidity (44–58%) prevailed in the forenoon.
Vertical cross-section of simulated horizontal winds, potential temperature, divergence/ convergence and vertical winds in north-south vertical section across the Mississippi coast are studied as they determine the vertical mixing and air concentrations. The time changes in the lower atmospheric circulation with corresponding changes in the temperature are shown in
A shallow land breeze circulation over a depth of 200 m is noticeable in the morning time over the land (not shown). Development of sea breeze is noticeable at 1600 LT (
From the plots of simulated PBL height, it is seen that a stable boundary layer forms overland in the night and morning conditions (
Diurnal evolution of simulated and observed surface meteorological variables is shown in
The diurnal surface turbulent fluxes simulated by WRF model for Harrison location are shown in
Dispersion calculation is made with particle dispersion model HYSPLIT using the meteorological fields simulated by WRF mesoscale model as detailed in the previous section. Dispersion simulation is made in a range of 100 km around the release points. Particles are released at regular intervals in the HYSPLIT model from the four elevated sources.
Simulated forward particle trajectories from HYSPLIT model using WRF wind fields are presented in
Vertical cross-sections of integrated particle positions in the direction of the plume are shown in
It is seen that particles are more densely distributed during morning stable conditions (10 UTC/ 4 LT) than during the daytime unstable conditions (22 UTC/ 16 LT). The vertical distribution of particles is higher in the daytime than during the night time. A major number of particles reached up to 2000 m AGL in the convective daytime condition. The horizontal particle distribution also indicates variations according to the variations in mixing height across the coast.
Simulated SO2 concentration fields averaged every 15 min for the lowest 50 m layer are presented in
The plume gradually turns to land region in the afternoon on the sea breeze development and completely stays on land with full sea breeze establishment. It is narrow during the stable morning conditions, and disperses over a wide area during the transition of land-breeze to sea breeze as seen from a widely spread plume at sea-breeze incidence time. On full development of sea breeze, the plume is narrow in the region of sea breeze influence and is wide spread further downwind. This is attributed to the enhanced turbulence generation at the sea breeze frontal zone. During the transition times i.e., during the onset of LB or SB distinctly different patterns of dispersion can be noticed, one near the source in the direction of local circulation and the second due to earlier spread releases in the direction of the mesoscale flow. Ground level concentration distribution is examined in a 100 km range from the source locations. During the morning time releases occur within a stable boundary layer, the ground level concentration near the release locations (< 5 km) is 0.1 μg m−3 which falls to 0.01 μg m−3 at distance rage of 20 to 50 km and 0.001 μg m−3 in 50–100 km in the southeast direction (
The plume pattern in the morning time gives two distinctly different concentrations i.e., 0.1 μg m−3 in the direction of the plume up to 20 km (southeast direction) and 0.0001 μg m−3 behind the plume due to the dispersion in the earlier release in the night conditions (
Thus it is noticeable that the concentrations are higher during the morning stable conditions and during the afternoon sea breeze time. The highest SO2 concentration simulated by the HYSPLIT model is 0.1 μg m−3. This occurs during two conditions, one in the stable morning time up to 20 km in the west direction (
Model calculations show diurnal variation in concentration. Concentration at most locations indicates a bimodal distribution with a peak in concentration during stable morning and in the afternoon times. The concentration peaks occurred at slightly different times at different locations due to the variation in the visiting time of plume at different locations.
The field meteorological experiment conducted at three different locations across the MS Gulf coast during the summer season has given opportunity to gain an insight on the PBL characteristics across the coast and to measure the mixing depth and its diurnal variation across the coast. Mixing depth increased progressively from coast to inland, the PBL height was 600–700 m at Sea Bee base , 1000–1500 m at Harrison and 1400–2000 m AGL inland. Boundary layer field experiment reveals formation of thermal internal boundary layer adjacent to the coast, the height of this shallow IBL is about 100 m at the coast, and 300 m about 15 km inland. Wind speeds increase during the sea breeze time, and significant change in the meteorological parameters is noticed at the sea breeze occurrence. A meso-scale model WRF with triple nested domains was used to simulate the meteorological parameters in the MS Gulf coast. The experiment data was used to validate the WRF model which simulated the flow and PBL structure in the region. The simulation results closely agreed with the GPS Sonde observations. The model could bring out the observed vertical structure and the mixing depth variations across the coast although there was a slight lag in the simulated daytime peak values. The WRF model could reproduce the flow and many of the observed characteristics of the coastal ABL and hence could be useful in dispersion / air quality studies in the region. Both the model and the observations indicate shallow unstable layer and sea breeze incidence at the coastal location. The dispersion simulation using HYSPLIT model with WRF data has shown the expected diurnal variations in the plume direction and concentration distribution. However exhaustive studies with WRF and Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) Model need to be conducted to understand the ozone transport and pollution episodes in the region which require generation of high resolution emission inventory for the study region. The present experiment has given valuable data base on the boundary layer structure across the coast useful for validation of the numerical models used in dispersion assessment.
Location of the study region (a) and Vegetation / Land use of the Mississippi Gulf coast region (b). The experimental locations are Sea bee base (1), Harrison (2) and Wiggins (3).
Modeling domains used in WRF
Sea level pressure and surface winds at 10m level at 00Z 28 June 2007.
GPS sonde potential temperature profiles for Sea Bee Base for 27 and 28 June 08.
Vertical profiles of potential temperature at Harrison site on June 28.
Vertical profiles of potential temperature at Wiggins site on June 26 and June 27 at 13:00 LT.
Profiles of potential temperature, R.H, Wind speed and direction during sea breeze time at Sea Bee Base.
Diurnal trends of u/v momentum flux (A), eddy heat flux (b) and wind direction standard deviation (c) and temperature standard deviation (d) at Harrison site.
Simulated wind pattern in the MS Gulf coast region for 28–29 June, 2007. Panels a,b,c,d-for the surface wind and panels e,f-for winds at 925 hPa (∼1km) level.
Observed wind flow pattern from NCEP NAM analysis for 28–29 June 2007. Panels a,b,c,d-for surface wind and panels e, f-for winds at 1km.
Vertical section of Potential temperature (K) and circulation vectors (ms−1), divergence (1.0e–05 s−1) and vertical motion (s−1) for a south-north vertical-section at 1600 LT on June 28, 2007.
Simulated PBL height (m) at 0600 LT (A), 1200 LT (B) and 1600 LT (C) on June 28, 2007.
Simulated and observed 10 m wind speed (A), 10 m wind direction (B), 2m relative humidity (C) and 2m air temperature (D) for the model grid at Harrison site from 18:00 LT June 28- 18:00 LT, June 30.
Simulated and observed vertical profiles of potential temperature at 07 UTC (a), 13 UTC (b), wind speed at 07 UTC (c), 13 UTC (c) and wind direction at 07 UTC (e), 13 UTC (f) for the Harrison location
WRF simulated surface fluxes at Harrison (a) and simulated boundary layer height at Ocean Springs, Harrison and Wiggins.
Forward trajectories of the particles starting at 00 UTC (a) and at 12 UTC (b) on 28 June from the four emission sources [Green – Gulfport (height of release– 115 m); Red – Gulfport (height of release - 45 m); Cyan – Pascagoula (height of release 54 m); Blue – Pascagoula (height of release 45 m)]
Vertical section of particle positions simulated by the Hysplit model for continuous emissions from the four locations at a) 22 UTC 28 June and b) 10 UTC 29 June.
SO2 concentrations (g m−3) averaged for 1 hour intervals in the lowest 50 m computed by Hysplit model for A)10 UTC 28 June, B)17 UTC 28 June, C)03 UTC 29 June and D)13 UTC 29 June
Simulated SO2 concentration at 5 model grids corresponding to 1) Natchz, 2) Pascagoula 3) Cleveland 4) Meridian 5) Gulfport and 6) Jackson County
Details of the physics and grid configuration used in WRF model
|Vertical resolution
|32 levels
|Horizontal resolution
|36 km
|12 km
|4 km
|Grid points
|54 × 40
|109 × 76
|187 × 118
|Domains of integration
|Dudhia (1989) scheme for short wave radiation, Rapid radiative transfer model (RRTM) for long wave radiation
|Surface processes
|Noah Land surface model
|Boundary layer
|Yonsei State University (YSU) PBL scheme
|Initial, boundary conditions, Sea surface temperature
|NCEP FNL analysis data
|Kain and Fritsch (1993) scheme on the outer grids domain1, domain2
|Explicit moisture
|WSM3 class simple ice (SI) scheme
Sources of elevated release considered for the Hysplit computations
Hysplit dispersion model configuration
|Vertical resolution
|7 Levels – 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000,2000, 5000
|Horizontal Grid
|2 × 2 degree
|Horizontal resolution
|0.01 × 0.01
|Turbulence Method
|Standard Velocity Deformation, Vertical diffusivity
|WRF Simulated hourly meteorological fields
|Number of release particles per cycle
Authors thank for the support of the Atmospheric Dispersion Project (ADP) funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through the U.S. Department of Commerce (Silver Springs, MD); Contract #NA06OAR4600192. The authors thank the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) for the analysis data and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for providing the emission data of the elevated point sources used in the study. Special thanks are due to the Navy Sea Bee Base for providing the GPS Sonde equipment and for the support in conducting the meteorological experiment. Authors gratefully acknowledge the NOAA ARL for the tower observations at Harrison and for providing the HYSPLIT dispersion code used in the study.


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Snapshot | Staten Island's Midland Beach After Sandy
A week after the storm, residents of Midland Beach, Staten Island, struggled to pick up the pieces — even as a FEMA disaster recovery area is set up at the end of Hunter Avenue and troops of volunteers with granny carts full of food go door-to-door.
Although many of the homes on the blocks right on or near the shore seem battered but livable from the outside, you only have to step across the threshold to see, smell and feel the devastation. Mud coats the floors and walls — even the inside of ovens and dishwashers. The stink of rotten food, mold and wet sheetrock choke the air.
Outside, homeowners, friends and volunteers still carry out ruined appliances, sheetrock, furniture, flooring, fixtures, cloths and possessions. Piles over 10 feet high line the streets.
Meisang and Wailin Wong visited the FEMA staging area on Monday to pick up some food and water. They rode out the storm in the 2nd story of their home on Bedford Avenue. "The water went up to the ceiling," Mr. Wong said.
In the blocks across from the FEMA disaster recovery station, the devastation was everywhere. Teams of National Guard troops teamed up with sanitation works to clear the piled-up contents of homes.
On Mapleton, Horatio Aranjo was attempting to work on his car but he could not find part of his jack. Aranjo was eating dinner the night Sandy hit when he saw an erratic light moving out in the street. It was a car being carried along by flood waters. "It was a Katrina situation. The water came in so fast. We had no time." Aranjo and his wife, Doria, fled to their attic with their three cats.
The morning after the storm, he says he directed a boat to his neighbors across the street who were calling from the tiny attic window.
Inside 74 Mapleton, the smell of spoiled food, mold and wet sheetrock was overwhelming. Despite this, Doria Aranjo was in the kitchen attempting to salvage some brand new silverware, still in plastic. "Mira, mira!" she said in Spanish, pointing out the water and mud inside the oven, refrigerator and dishwasher.
The computer and much of the home was submerged in 6 feet of water.
The waterline is clearly visible above the awning on the front door.
Leaves and mud can be found in the bathroom at 74 Mapleton.
Doria Aranjo hastily took all the photos of her son off the wall as they rushed to the attic and piled them on a high shelf. They did not survive.
Work boots dry next to law books belonging to Aranjo's son who is in law school.
A volunteer drove by offering dry cloths. Almost all the couple's clothes were ruined, including some locked in dressers swollen shut by water. Two other groups of volunteers canvasing the neighborhood with food and tools were turned away.
Horatio Aranjo's bike. "This is how I get around. Shopping. My sister-in-law from Spain called to tell me there was free gas. I had to hear it all the way from Spain!"
Horatio Aranjo shows off one of his rose bushes onto which he grafted many different colored roses. "These will all die from the salt water. Everything here will die."
Horatio Aranjo fixes an angel in front of is house. "I want to get out of here. I'm tired." Aranjo was still waiting for a call back from his insurance agent on Monday afternoon.


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Known for experimenting with her looks in various films, actress Anushka Sharma has now been roped in as the brand ambassador of hair care brand Pantene.
While talking about being the new face of Pantene, Anushka said in a statement: "I love experimenting with my hair…whether itÂ's my current wob or a fringe cut or colouring my hair. But with my busy schedule and hectic lifestyle, my hair is exposed to a lot of chemicals, styling treatments and worst of all pollution, dust and heat."
"When Pantene approached me with what they claimed to be the new and best ever Pantene, I had my doubts – is this new Pantene really the best ever? Will it give me my desired hair?," she added.
The "Dil Dhadakne Do" star put it to test and was surprised.
"After using Pantene, I have to admit I saw a change in my hair. My hair looked visibly healthy and felt so soft! And whatÂ's more? I saw these results almost immediately. From the first wash itself, I felt it works from within," she said.


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Crash kills 2, shuts down I-65 in NW Indiana
Interstate Highway 65 in northwest Indiana has been shut down in both directions for a 10-mile stretch after two semi-trucks and a tow truck collided, killing two people, police said.
The accident occurred about five miles south of Lowell and State Road 2, said a spokesman for the Indiana State Police.
The vehicles collided in the southbound lanes of I-65, but traffic has been shut down between the Lowell exit (the 240 mile marker) and the Demotte exit (the 230 mile marker). Police said they didn't know when lanes would reopen.
Details were not available on the cause of the crash or how it happened.


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- GARDENA, Calif. – July 20, 2007 – Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc.today announced a voluntary nationwide recall of selected shrimp-flavored noodle products as a safety precaution after it was discovered that the seafood-flavored powder used in these Nissin products also contains cod and lobster.
Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cod or lobster may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these specific shrimp-flavored products.
The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States through grocery stores and other food stores, under the names Nissin Original Chow Mein Shrimp and Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimp. Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimp was also sold through Wal-Mart stores under the label "Great Value Instant Shrimp" at Winn Dixie stores under the label "Thrifty Maid with Shrimp Oriental Noodles with Vegetables" and at Aldi grocery stores under the label "Jehling Ramen Noodle Soup Cup with Shrimp and Vegetables."
"We have not received any report that any person has suffered any allergic reaction as a result of consuming these products," said Nissin Foods President, Tak Naruto. "We have taken this quick action, however, because Nissin's top priority is now and has always been the safety and health of its customers."
A roster of specific item codes, brand/product descriptions and packaging code numbers follows, as do photographs of the labels and ingredient lists of those products covered by the recall.
Customers who have purchased any of these recalled products and who have any concern about an allergic reaction should discard the product immediately. Customers will receive a refund and a supplemental coupon if they then send the UPC Code only directly to Nissin at 2001 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena, CA 90249. For more information, customers are urged to call Nissin Foods at 1-866-548-2945 or visit www.nissinfoods.com.


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Following his junior season at Memphis State University (now known as the University of Memphis), Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway entered the 1993 NBA Draft. After the Golden State Warriors took him with the third overall pick, Hardaway was traded to the Orlando Magic for Chris Webber, who had been selected with the first overall pick.
In his rookie season with the Magic, Hardaway averaged 16.0 points per game to go with 6.6 assists per game and 5.4 rebounds per game, knocking down 46.6% of his shots from the field and 26.7% of his 3-point attempts. Most of those numbers increased in his second year, as he averaged 20.9 PPG, 7.2 APG and 4.4 RPG, finishing with a 51.2 field goal percentage and a 34.9 3-point field goal percentage.
During his third season in Orlando, Hardaway recorded the highest scoring average of his career (21.7 PPG), while dishing out 7.1 APG and pulling down 4.3 RPG. He notched a 51.3 field goal percentage and a 31.4 3-point field goal percentage. He followed that up with a '96-'97 campaign in which he scored 20.5 PPG to go with 5.6 APG and 4.5 RPG, shooting 44.7% from the field and 31.8% from behind the arc.
After missing 23 games the previous season, Hardaway played just 19 games in '97-'98 and 50 games in '98-'99. He averaged 16.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG and 3.6 APG and shot 37.7% from the floor and 30.0% from 3-point range in '97-'98 before tallying 15.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG and 5.3 APG as well as a 42.0 field goal percentage and a 28.6 3-point field goal percentage in '98-'99.
Hardaway appeared in the playoffs five times with the Magic, who won 50 games for the first time in franchise history in '93-'94 before being swept by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the postseason. The following year, Orlando got past the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers before the Houston Rockets swept them in the NBA Finals. While the Magic lost to the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals in '95-'96, Hardaway's final two playoff appearances with them ('96-'97 and '98-'99) resulted in first-round exits at the hands of the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers.
Hardaway spent the rest of his career making two stints with the Phoenix Suns ('99-2003 and 34 games in '03-'04), two stints with the New York Knicks (42 games in '03-'04 and '04-'06) and one season with the Heat ('07-'08), where he was reunited with former Magic teammate Shaquille O'Neal. On December 12, 2007, he was waived by the Heat to make room for free agent Luke Jackson. The move was done because Hardaway only appeared in 16 games.
During his 14-year career, Hardaway was a four-time All-Star, a two-time NBA First Team performer and a member of the NBA All-Rookie First Team in '94. Since he retired, he has been very active in business and the community.
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Me in a few more words:
A quirky, snarky, whimsical, and scrappy person who, despite all odds, still believes in the goodness of people. I enjoy doing lots of outdoor stuff, from wandering through parks and beaches to going and putting in a few hours here and there to help keep the Sound healthy.
When I'm not working or volunteering, I like to be creative, ranging from making origami to building models to cooking. (I do try to keep the three apart.)
Outside of that, I spend a lot of time volunteering with environmental concerns around the Sound, helping to make the Sound a healthier place for wildlife, and especially salmon. It's really neat watching a work site evolve over the years and turn from a field overgrown with blackberry into a fledgling forest, with trees and shrubs and everything. I'm seriously thinking about going back to school and getting an environmental degree and working for an environmental nonprofit - this sort of thing means a lot to me. I'll talk your ear off about the importance of riparian wetland and estuary habitat if you let me (or want me to.)
I also play in the Society for Creative Anachronism, and am a pretty good hand with sword and bow (though not both at once.) Well, I at least know which end of each to grab.
For relaxation, I like to read and do craftsy stuff with origami if I'm not doing stuff with friends (going to a show, having a meal together, or just chillin'.)
I also enjoy singing and being sarcastic (especially songs that let me be sarcastic). And cats seem to generally like me - I've had several experiences with "unfriendly" cats who'll wander up to me and start headbutting my hand.
Favorite movies: Anything by Jean-Pierre Jeunet or Hayao Miyazaki will get my attention. Miyazaki will probably turn me into a dreamy five-year-old, though, to my eternal shame, I have not yet watched My Neighbour Totoro. Stardust and The Princess Bride are high up there too.
Favorite shows: I don't watch a lot of telly, actually. I've got Babylon 5 and Firefly on video, though. I still have to watch Season 1 of The Office (a friend got it for me for a present) - it reminded me too much of work to be anything other than painful. I'm slowly getting back into anime, as well.
Favorite music: I'm pretty eclectic, really, though my tastes run to J-pop, classical music, and a lot of Canadian indie bands.
Favorite food: Again, I'm kinda eclectic here too, though I've a weakness for Mediterranean food as well as Japanese. And thank goodness for all the wonderful local cheeses.
Nice to have:
Being close to nature, and especially the water (oceans or rivers).
Music, live or otherwise.
Good books.
Lately, a pack of origami paper.
Lately, I've been considering making another thousand origami cranes to send to Hiroshima as a wish for world peace.


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The bootleg version of the 'Watchmen' exclusive footage shown at the Spike TV's third annual Scream Awards.
A more revealing "Watchmen" promotional video has been aired at the Spike TV's third annual Scream Awards on Tuesday, October 21 and the bootleg version of it has been unraveled. Previewing many never-before-seen footage from the comic book adaptation, the footage displays some of the heroes' powers, the romance between them, and the action sequences to be expected.
Before the footage was screened, director Zack Snyder, Malin Ackerman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Carla Gugino went up to the Scream Awards' stage and promoted the movie. On the occasion, Dean Morgan promises that "Watchmen" will "blow your mind". In the player below, the footage starts on the 1:19 minute mark.
Adapted from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' comic book series of the same title, "Watchmen" follows superhero-turned-vigilante Rorschach as he investigates the murder of his former colleague and discovers much more than a simple homicide case. As he goes on with his investigation, he uncovers the plot to kill and discredit all other superheroes as well as a far more intricate conspiracy involving his colleagues' past which could completely change the course of history.
Starred also by Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode and Jackie Earle Haley, the movie is directed by Snyder using the script from David Hayter and Alex Tse. Despite the legal battle between Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox that has yet to be resolved, Warner are still enlisting the film for March 6, 2009 release in the U.S.
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The Live Web Cams in the Resources tab are awesome – double click on the live video feed when it comes up and it will enlarge. Then you can click to the other tabs and come back to that screen and the live video stream will still be there.
Live Web Cams In Resources Section!
by MouseWait | Oct 20, 2009 | Uncategorized | 2 comments
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DLcrazy on October 23, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Is there a way to watch live web cams from people inside the parks? Hojo's is nice but nothing new & you really don't see much inside the parks.Reply
admin on October 23, 2009 at 2:14 pm
As far as we know there aren't any live webcams that show park activity, but we are looking for something like this to implement so stay tuned. The cool thing is that MouseWait makes it easy to enter the Hojo cam – just double click on the image and it goes full screen, then you can go to the other tabs and it still stays up on the Resources tab. Thanks for your feedback!Reply