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Canon EOS-1D X overview
The Canon EOS-1D X is the latest in the company's professional range of DSLRs. Its job is to replace both the sports-orientated 1D series and the high-resolution, studio-focused 1DS range of cameras. As is usual for upgrades in this class of camera, the changes are incremental and subtle but aim to raise the bar of what is possible.
The biggest specification change to the 1D X is its new sensor - an 18MP full-frame CMOS chip capable of shooting at 12 frames per second. This represents a big change over the 1D Mk IV (it represents a move away from the smaller APS-H format that Canon has previously used in its sports cameras), and a decrease in pixel count compared to the 1DS series. However, as Rick Berk, Technical Specialist in Canon USA's Pro Engineering and Solutions Division says: 'there's more to image quality than just resolution.'
The move from APS-H up to full-frame is enabled by a sensor with faster data readout explains Chuck Westfall, Technical Advisor in Canon USA's Pro Engineering and Solutions Division: 'The new sensor has 16-channel, dual line readout, compared to 8-channel, single line designs in the previous generation of chips.' This lets the company offer a large sensor (and the low-light capability that brings) for 1DS users, with the fast capture speeds that current 1D Mk IV users need. 'It's clear the time has come for the 1DX to replace the whole 1D series,' says Westfall.
Under the skin, the big change is the more sophisticated metering sensor. A move from the 1D Mk IV's sensor to a new 100,000 pixel unit affords the camera a much better understanding of the scene and this information is fed into the camera's autofocus system to improve the quality of its AF tracking. This isn't a new idea (Nikon's sports cameras have done something similar for several generations), but it's a sensible way of improving what's already an impressive system.
Autofocus changes
The other big change to autofocus is simpler configuration. The 1D X does away with the complex inter-related network of custom settings that defined AF behavior in previous models, instead offering six presets for different shooting situations (see table below). Each of these can be adjusted for 'Tracking sensitivity' (which defines how doggedly the camera attempts to stick with the originally chosen target or whether it will re-focus on nearer subjects if they cross in front of the target), 'Acceleration/Deceleration tracking' and AF point auto selection (how readily the camera should move off the selected AF point).
Westfall acknowledges the complexity of the previous systems could prevent users getting the most out of previous cameras: 'A common response to the 1D III and 1D IV was that people loved the idea of a high spec AF system but they wanted an easier way of get the most out of it. The improvements from the 1D III to the 1D IV were substantial but also incremental - to make a bigger step forward this time we needed to start from scratch.'
|Canon EOS-1D X AF mode presets, defined by subject behavior:
|1. Versatile multi purpose
|4. Subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly
|2. Continue shooting, ignore obstructions
|5. Erratic Subject Movement
|3. Instantly refocus suddenly with obstructions
|6. Subjects that change speed and move erratically
In addition to making the system more accessible, the 1D X has the first entirely new AF arrangement since the launch of the (film-era) EOS 3 in 1998. The new 61-point AF sensor has 21 cross type AF points at the center, which are sensitive enough to be used with lenses with maximum apertures as slow as F5.6. The central five of those points also have diagonal AF elements that are active with F2.8-and-faster lenses. All other AF points are sensitive to horizontal detail with lenses faster than F5.6, while 20 of these (in two flanks towards the outer edges of the sensor), act as cross-type points with F4 maximum aperture lenses or faster.
As with the EOS 7D, the AF point selection can be narrowed-down to a series of sub-sets of local AF points. It's also possible to adjust what factors are considered during AF tracking: AF info only, AF and color information or AF and face detection information.
Getting a sense for the sensor
When asked to for the biggest improvement in the new camera, Westfall stresses that every aspect of the camera has been re-assessed but finally concludes: 'If you had to highlight just one thing, I'd say the sensor. It's a new level for us in terms of image quality.'
'There's a couple of things that we consider when we think about IQ: number one on this sensor is noise. It's clear the noise level is better than in the 1D Mk IV or the 1DS III. The pixel size is larger than in the 1DS III or 5D Mark II (6.95 microns, versus 6.4) and the difference is even more striking compared to the 5.7 micron pixels in the 1D Mark IV. That helps us in terms of light capturing ability and increases the signal to noise ratio. In turn, that does nothing but help the dynamic range of the camera.'
And its this improvement in image quality that Westfall believes will make the 1D X appeal to 1DS as well as 1D users. 'I think the factor that's going to make that a reality is the noise level is better than anything we've seen before. With cleaner images, people are going to feel much more comfortable up-rezing an image. Not many people need a 21MP file to begin with, so they're going to love the IQ of this camera and the quality's good enough that those people who do need those huge files will find the images clean enough to use them.'
Changes to the body
The body of the 1D X closely resembles previous 1D cameras, but close examination reveals a series of changes. The most significant is perhaps the addition of a second joystick on the rear of the camera, to ensure all functions remain available when using the portrait orientation grip. The camera also features twin buttons next to the lens, in either orientation. These are customizable, allowing you to access features such as the electronic level gauge or jump to registered AF point.
Beyond this, the camera gains a direct live view button, a 'Q' button to jump to the 'Quick' function menu, and has had its flash exposure lock button re-dedicated as a customizable function button.
Processing power
As you'd expect, the camera's processing has received a considerable refresh, Westfall explains: 'You've got dual Digic 5+ processors, which our engineers are telling us are 17x faster than the Digic 4s used in the existing models.' In addition, the metering sensor, given its added complexity and the need to interpret its output to feed into the AF system, gets its own Digic 4 processor.
This processing power allows the camera to conduct a wider range of lens corrections. In addition to the vignetting correction that could be conducted by the 1D Mark IV, lens profiles can be uploaded using EOS utility and the camera will correct for geometric distortion and chromatic aberration (both lateral and axial) in real-time. These corrections are all optional and can be engaged separately.
Another benefit of more processing power, combined with an improved sensor is an expansion of ISO range, says Westfall: 'The ISO range on this camera, just the standard range, goes from 12,800 on the 1D Mark IV and 1600 on the 1DS Mark III, up to 51,200. And this can be expanded up to 204,800 - that's going to be an enabler of all sorts of new possibilities for a lot of people.'
The final processing option is the ability to shoot multiple exposure images. Four combination methods are available, which can be used to create composite images either from consecutive shots or from an existing Raw file and an additional exposure.
All about speed
The faster sensor and greater processing power are combined with a new carbon fibre shutter and revised mirror mechanism to allow 12 frame per second continuous shooting. The camera can shoot at 14fps if you're happy to lock the mirror up (and hence lock focus), and capture only JPEG images. The shutter has a rated lifespan of 400,000 cycles (a 30% improvement on before, despite the additional demands of the faster continuous shooting). The company also says it should be more accurate at high shutter speeds. It also offers an X-sync speed up to 1/250th of a second.
At first, the move from 10 to 12 frames per second doesn't sound terribly impressive - until you remember that the camera is now based around a larger sensor, so there's a much bigger mirror to move. Westfall is keen to stress this: 'The high-speed rate is greatly improved. Our full-frame cameras up until now have only been able to offer up to five frames per second, whereas this can shoot at 12fps, or 14 if you're willing to shoot JPEG. The 1D X means you can have full-frame quality and high speed.'
|The EOS-1D X gains twin customizable buttons next to its lens mount - one set for each orientation
In the frame to be flagship
Of course it's no longer enough for a camera at this level to just be able to shoot stills, and the EOS-1D X is Canon's most capable movie shooter yet. Although the headline spec (1080p at 30, 25 or 24 frames per second), isn't exactly groundbreaking, it's clear that Canon has had movie shooters in mind.
The 1D X offers two compression options, including 'All-I,' a very low compression format that offers high image quality and editability but at the cost of immense files (a 16Gb card will hold around 6 minutes of footage). The alternative is a more standard IPB compression that takes up around 1/12th of the space. To prevent these large files limiting the camera, the 1D X is the first Canon to be able to split a single piece of footage into multiple files, overcoming the 4Gb limit of the card file system, and allowing videos of up to 29 minutes, 59 seconds to be recorded.
In addition the camera can keep track of how long it has been recording, using standard timecoding methods. There's also greater-than-ever control over the microphone input volume, with 64 manually selectable levels, auto and a wind-cut filter. It's also possible to mute sound recording while shooting.
Westfall believes the 1D X has the features that pro shooters will want: 'I think people are looking for a balance between cost and performance - the cameras offering 60P at the kind of bit rates that we can offer tend to be in a higher price bracket. And we can offer 720p at 60 frames per second,' he says.
'People we're dealing with are tending towards using 24 - to match the filmic look. There are cameras offering 60P in the consumer market but they haven't got the bit rate we're offereing. Many of them are limited to less than 30mbps while we're bumping up against 50. This is a clear difference - we think this product keeps moving the ball forward. With this product the focus was improving the compression. The other thing people were requesting was the ability to shoot longer clips and on this model we can shoot for up to nearly 30 minutes.'
'Within this range of products we offer, this is going to assume the flagship postition,' he says: 'It will be the most desirable product for people wanting movie shooting in a DSLR.'
Any other business
Beyond the big changes is a move to twin CF cards. As before these can either be set to duplicate images onto both cards or overflow from one to the next. You don't have the option of separately storing movies and stills, however. The upgrades to the camera also extend to a revised dust-reduction system for the sensor. The wave-motion of the shake system is being called 2nd generation dust prevention by Canon.
Another change to the 1D X's storage is the addition of an Ethernet 1000 Base-T network port. This allows faster transfer speeds and the use of longer cables (the limit is 100m, rather than around 3.5m for USB).
The final significant change is another gain from the EOS 7D - an electronic overlay on the viewfinder, allowing AF points and the level gauge to be shown in the viewfinder. Other than that, the camera retains essentially the same viewfinder specs as the 1DS Mark III - a huge 0.76x, 100% coverage pentaprism that 1DS users will be familiar with and 1D series owners will really appreciate after years of using cropped APS-H finders.
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I have the 5D3. How can I convice myseself that I do not need to upgrade now that the price has fallen below 4000 dollars?
In the seventies I had the F1 and it fell apart on a mission. Is this a tougher camera? Will my pictures be sharper? Will it resolve my personal problems of insufficient self esteem? What will my dog ( a border collie) think about it?
I would really really want to buy it now...I will light another cigarette but I think I have to buy this camera...this is horrible!
pls. suggest me the compatible lens for wildlife & sports photography
Excellent lens choices, but if you want to go significantly lighter, with fast glass, try the 300mm f/2.8L with a teleconverter 1.4x. Great combo and effective 420mm reach @ f/4.
Yeah, where's the review?
Come on DP! You guys jumped all over the Sony A7RII with glowing reviews shortly after its release. The 1-DX began shipping in 2012 and the best you guys can muster to date is an "Overview." Shameful!
This camera needs no review. It is still the best at what it does. I got the 1D X in 2012, lucked out and got one early at B&H. I have used this camera with only three lenses that suite my style. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro, Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM, and Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM. I have no complaints at all. The best Canon Pro DSLR I have ever owned. I know the new 1D X MKII will be coming in a year but this 1D X will stay with me till it stops working. It is just that good.
Well, Amazon.com now has it, so where is the review? :)
leica f64: Why would DxO's supposed bias have any impact on our editorial decisions? (Answer: they wouldn't/don't).
Also, where does the fact that we weren't able to conduct a full Nikon D4s review sit with your conspiracy theory about the decision being brand-based (which it wasn't), rather than complexity/resource based?
Lack of devotion of Dpreview.com?
Where is the proper review of 1Dx since it is launched 3 years ago?
It is not only the missing of this flagship camera but huge collapse of review system.
Photographers who need a comparison to chose and have to decide their next camera are confused that they can not put the 1Dx at the top.
dpreview.com built its reputation for comprehensive, honest reviews when it was a small, almost one-man, shop based in the UK. Since moving to the US a few years back and greatly expanding it's staff I'm afraid it has become less and less credible. Interested in a small brand point and shoot? They've got it covered. Interested in a camera from one of the two pro systems? Go elsewhere.
This is a great camera for almost any situation. For me high speed sports photography is its sweet spot.
Check out these horse racing photos and see how easy it is to capture and freeze the action http://bit.ly/1ovQej6
After more than two years of releasing this overview, I guess that Canon will release the 1D X Mark II before we see the full review of the 1D X here.
Well, they would need to read a review if that Farrari is anything like the Canon 1D Mark III with it's infamous autofocus flaws.
Anyone whose read a review by a site that cares enough to write one knows what an incredible focusing machine the 1D-X is, Plevy.
Very informative and non-bias review, I have read many others on different sites and found this one to be quite good in comparison. Thank you
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It's a pity you gave up on your users.
It's one thing that you don't have enough competence to properly review any pro-bodies from Nikon and Canon, and have to do quick previews based on those few minutes before the big guys come and rip the good gear out of your hands and directs you over to the point-and-shoots.
The really bad and ugly thing is that you totally ignore serious users, and think that the problem with demanding users will go away if you just ignore us. Here's a clue for you: It's not the problem that goes away, it's goodwill, your reputation and your users that goes away.
You probably don't care...
If you think this little comment was full of sarcasm, then you're totally right.
talk about The pixel size, especially when compared with the nikon d4.
it would be nice if you could at least let us know if a full review of this camera is planned before 2015... 385 comments and most of these are just people asking about the full review yet you rather review cheap point & shoots which will be irrelevant within a few months while this camera is revolutionary and likely to be state of the art for the next few years.
Hey Dp....
Where is the review of this camera and the D4 ?
As with many other cameras, I think we'll never see the review...
I remember waiting for the Samsung NX20 review for months before giving up and looking in another website... I know, completely different camera, but same outcome :(
I think the guy who got the D1X to review it ran away with it! :D
Dear Mr Butler - quick question. Are you still going to REVIEW this camera? At all? Ever? Please respond at your convenience.
My review. No idea what/how dxo rate this camera, more to the point I don't care.
It's the best digital camera I've owned. It would be difficult to think of a task this camera would not excel at. Noise at high iso is very good, I've used it at 12800iso, opened it in Aperture and never thought it needed any other treatment. The buffer is huge, I've never hit the stops yet.
Handling is good, focus accurate and reliable.
Picture quality top notch.
A great camera.
So, folks at DPReviews...how about a review of this camera? Are you listening to your customers?
is it DPReview or dPREVIEW?
I am very happy with the Canon 1DX.
still no review of this camera!? It's 2013! Is DPReview still in business?
DPReview is a site for Nikon users. There is no more objective comparisons.
Here it is:
I've felt that way for a long time about DPReview. They seem to skew towards Nikon products, reviewing them faster and with preference over everything else. I would like to see comparisons between cameras in similar categories and especially from brands other than just the big two.
The other thing that I find interesting is how anytime they review a Canon camera they remark how good it is compared to its Nikon rival (for instance 5Dmk3 vs D800). When the Canon is as good or better they are ALWAYS surprised, as if Nikon is the only company that can make a good camera. I have seen so many comparisons between the 5Dmk3 and D800 where the Canon is better in every regard except resolution (including DPReview) and it seems like no one thought there was any chance of this happening.
I love ya DPReview, but I miss the old days when there was more objectivity to your reviews.
Thanks for this info!
So I have changed my view: your website is basically useless to camera purchasers.
If DP "review" wants to remain useful to camera buyers, the HAVE to get the 1dx review out ASAP. Otherwise people like me will go elsewhere. It's simple stupid!
Or are you just a preview site? Reviews need to be prompt to be useful. You have become far too slow. If I was a pro wanting to upgrade my Canon gear what use are you to me? I need the camera fast and your reviews are soooo slow. So what is your purpose? Do you just want to pass judgement on cameras when they are discontinued? That is a useful role but it doesn't help the purchaser. So make your mind up about what you want to do and just do it!
By the time this review is complete, there will be a new 1d. Come on guys!
First, if handheld, we are humans and we can rarely hold a camera still. That being said:
I shoot sports in jpg.
Have had Canon EOS-1D, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1D Mark IV. For me, Mark III and IV focusing were problematic. Max two images out of 10 in a sequence would be sharp. For instance, when shooting a cyclist, I would focus on the face and less than half of the shots would be in-focus. Should the cyclist bring up hand to face, the camera would go out of perfect focus rendering virtually all shots worthless.
This is not the case with the EOS-1DX. Regardless of what the cyclist does, the camera stays perfectly in-focus on the face (or whatever other focus point chosen). Tack sharp on some 80%. Popping! (Attribute the 20% to the human factor.)
Furthermore, the EOS-1DX generates in-focus images in sub-optimal lighting.
The best body I'v ever had, by a long shot. The camera does what I ask of it. That has never happened before.
you're not alone awaiting the big review for the Canon 1Dx... even the Nikon D4 has been on hold far too long too grrrr many of the newest cams that just came out all getting their reviews sooner.. Seems to me the DPR reps rather play with the little toys leaving the big guns dusting on the shelves :-( Wish Mark Harmon of NCIS would go over there and tell them to quit screwin around and give them a smack upside their heads ;-)
Whatever the reason for no review of the 1DX, there is no excuse. I've been a faithful reader of your site for years but, your losing me and probably many other readers of your site looking for accurate AND up to date information. For those looking for a first rate review on the 1DX, check out The-Digital-Picture.com if you haven't already. This website is excellent and may be my website of choice from now on for digital photography.
So what's the excuse of The-Digital-Picture.com for not having a review of not only the D4, but of ANY Nikon body? That website may be fine for Canon shooters but it's hardly a replacement for dpreview
Total agree with the previous posts. Come on DPR...Why is it taking so long for you to fully test and review the 1DX? I have to assume that there has been friction between you and Canon for the past few years. It seems that ever since the 1D Mark III, you guys have taken your sweet time in reviewing Canon's flagship cameras. I don't understand it and I believe it is undermining your reputation as an independent reviewer.
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The disturbing behavior "would outrage ordinary family sensibilities," it states in the claim. It also contaminated "potential DNA" and harmed "the integrity of the scene."
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Utah State's men and women's cross country teams will travel to Terre Haute, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19 for the NCAA Pre-National meet hosted by Indiana State University at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course.
The Pre-National meet serves as the precursor for the NCAA Championships that will also be held at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute on Saturday, November 23.
USU's women will compete with 86 other teams from around the nation, while the Aggie men will square off against 74 teams. With the large number of teams competing, the meet will consist of two race divisions for both the men and women. Utah State's men will run their 8,000 meter Blue race at 11:00 a.m. (MT), while the Aggie women will run in the 6,000 meter Blue race at 11:40 a.m.
"We're excited for the opportunity to run on the course where the national championship meet is held to get used to the environment and the course. It is a great chance for our student-athletes to get big meet experience running against a large field of talented runners. We had a pretty solid showing in our other big meet this season, so now we can take what we learned from that and apply that this week and see how it goes. We have a young team so all of these experiences are good for them in their development as college student-athletes. This is just another step as we continue to peak at the end of the season, in contending for a conference championship in two weeks," said veteran USU head coach Gregg Gensel.
Senior Kyle McKenna has been the top finisher for Utah State this season, being the first Aggie to cross the finish line three times. For the Aggie women, freshman Tori Parkinson has been the top finisher for USU twice.
Utah State's women enter the weekend ranked eighth in the Mountain Region, according to the latest poll by the United State Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), while the Aggie men sit at 11th.
Additionally, Utah State continued its climb up the Mountain West Coaches' Poll rankings when the second mid-season poll was released Friday. The Aggie women moved up to fourth from sixth, while their male counterparts climbed from sixth to fifth.
Action will continue for USU on Nov. 1 when the Aggies head to Colorado Springs, Colo. to compete in their first Mountain West Championships. Utah State previously competed in the Western Athletic Conference, with the men's team winning six conference championships and the women collecting an additional two.
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Q: I see stinkbugs out on the desert, and wondered: how hot can they get, how tough are they and what do they drink? (April, Albuquerque, New Mexico)
A. All right. I confess. This is my question, but I got curious, out on the desert watching what I call a stinkbug race across the hot sand. It turns out desert species of the insect can stand temperatures up to 120° F (50° C); they seek shade in the hottest part of the day. Running on long legs keeps them not exactly high, but a safe distance from burning sand.
Stinkbugs, more conventionally known as darkling beetles (named after their dark color), are tough, especially those adapted to deserts. Sticking a specimen pin through a darkling beetle sometimes fails. "It's as if the insect were made of metal," says Georges Brossard of Insectia.
Although darkling beetles eat mostly dry food (dried or rotting plant residue), some darkling beetles never actually drink water. Instead their bodies separate water from the food they eat. They can even get water molecules from dry flour. Once they have it, they keep it. Several layers of a waxy substance coat their exoskeleton (body armor), and trap the precious water. Their wings, fused to their body, also prevent water loss.
Another species uses her whole body to get a drink of water. These creatures live in the Namib Desert on the southwest coast of Africa. The Atlantic Ocean washes along the 1000-mile long, skinny (60-mile wide) desert. Dunes march to the sea's edge. In the morning, when the warm, wet sea air meets the cool, dry desert air (still cool from the night before), fog forms and billows over the desert. The darkling beetles of Namib drink fog. A beetle clambers to the top of a dune, faces the sea, tips her rear end high, lets the fog condense on her cool body, and trickle down to her mouth.
Further Reading
Insect external anatomy, legs by John Meyer, North Carolina State University
Insects, spiders, reptiles, mammals, Troy's Photo Gallery
Darkling beetle, Insectia.com
Darkling beetle fact sheet, Bug World, Woodland Park Zoo
Darkling beetle, BBC Nature
Q: Is Indian corn poisonous? (Indu, Greenwood, USA)
Q: Why is Indian corn not edible? (CJ, Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Q: Can you grow and eat Indian corn? (Janice, Columbia, South Carolina)
Q: How did Indian corn get its name and why are the kernels hard? (Jackie, Franklinville, North Carolina)
A: Indian corn is not poisonous, is edible and is an extremely hard corn; it's a variety called flint corn (Zea mays indurata). Indians grind the hard corn into flour, and then make it into tortillas. Popcorn is another variety of flint corn.
I checked with Eckler Farms to see if it's customary to shellac or treat decorative corn and, thereby, make the corn inedible.
"We don't do anything to our corn but pull back husks and remove the silks. It is all natural stuff," says Larry Eckler. "All you need to do is wash it off with water like you would any other fruit or vegetable." But stay clear of corn used in potpourri mixes, because those things have added fragrances.
You can grow Indian corn; in fact Eckler Farms sells seeds, or you can pick them up at your local nursery.
Indian corn got its name from Central and South Americans Indians who first cultivated corn at least 5600 years ago. Why it is hard? Unlike the sweet corn we usually eat, the exterior of flint-corn kernels is hard and completely encloses the soft starchy part (the endosperm). Sweet corn kernels have a soft exterior as well as a soft, starchy inner part.
By the way, Eckler suggests popping mini Indian corn. "It's really good."
Further Reading:
The different kinds of corn, The International starch institute
How Indian corn defies Mendel's principles of genetics, by N.V. Federoff and Wayne's Word, an online textbook of natural history, Palomar College
Why Indian corn is colored by April Holladay, WonderQuest
Gourds, Indian corn, seeds and fall decorations by Eckler Farms
Q: Why are river meanders shallower on the inside and deeper on the outside? (Vickie, Penrith, England)
A: A meandering river is one that loops and curves through a wide valley or gently sloping plain. A curve is shallower on the inside (and deeper on the outside) because the water flows slower on the inside, which allows suspended sand to settle to the riverbed.
As water flows downstream, the water on the surface of the river flows faster than that which drags along the bottom. Moreover, the water tends to move to the outside of the bend and erode it. See fourth photo. At the outside of the bend, water drops down and moves toward the center — like tea leaves as you stir tea in a teacup. The dropping water deepens the channel on the outside of the bend. The water near the bottom roils up bottom debris, and carries clay, sand, and pebbles along with it. The silt-laden water moves across the riverbed toward the inner bend and drops sediment in the slower-moving water there. That's what makes the bend shallower in the inside (silt drops), and deeper on the outside (falling water digs a deeper channel).
Further Reading:
Meandering river channels and what causes them, University of Colorado
Meandering river photos, University of Oregon
A primer on water, Luna B. Leopold and Walter B. Langbein. U.S. Geological Survey. U.S. Government Printing Office: Washington D.C., 1960.
(Answered July 18, 2006)
April Holladay, science journalist for USATODAY.com, lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A few years ago Holladay retired early from computer engineering to canoe the flood-swollen Mackenzie, Canada's largest river. Now she writes a column about nature and science, which appears Fridays at USATODAY.com. To read April's past WonderQuest columns, please check out her site. If you have a question for April, visit this informational page.


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OaklandClubhouse: I know you can't get into specifics about individual players, but I wanted to get your general opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the draft class and how the A's are approaching the 2008 draft.
Farhan Zaidi: I can talk a little bit about the draft from our perspective. Obviously, it has been quite a while since we have drafted this high, so that is something that is creating a lot of excitement within the scouting department and in baseball operations, in general. When you pick that high, 12th overall, there are maybe three or four guys that you can pretty much rule out [because they are likely to go before the 12th pick], but pretty much everyone else in the draft, with the exception of those three or four guys, is fair game. When you throw signability in there, you might even say that everybody is fair game, as opposed to when you are picking in the late-20s when you know that there is a pretty big group of guys that you are probably not going to get a chance to select. I think it has been exciting for our guys to go out and see the absolute top players in the country, whether that be in high school or college ball, and know that we have a real shot at any of those guys.
I also think from an organizational perspective, our farm system has improved so much over the past year. The fact that we have so much more depth now in the system, really opens up some more possibilities for us in combination with having such a high pick. In the past, we really couldn't afford to miss with our first pick. There was such a steady pipeline of guys to the big leagues that we had to hit with the first pick just to keep some sort of inventory in our farm system. We couldn't go out on a limb as much and take a high-risk, high-ceiling type talent. Now I think we are in a position to do that, which is also very exciting because there aren't that many opportunities to add high-impact type players and this pick could be one of those times. Hopefully if we get back on the winning track [at the major-league level], we won't have another pick this high in the draft for a number of years.
The combination of having a high pick and having increased depth in the farm system is giving us a chance to take a higher ceiling player than maybe we have in the past.
OC: Was the scouting period any different this year with the college season starting early? Did that give the team a chance to scout more high school and junior college players early on in the spring season?
FZ: I don't really think so. There were obviously reports coming in on [the high school and junior college] guys earlier than the college guys just because of scheduling, but I think what has really helped us are the additions that we have been able to make to [A's Director of Scouting] Eric Kubota's staff. We have been able to give him a little more manpower this year. When you are an organization, like us, that has had this focus on college guys, scouts have to make difficult decisions: are they going to go watch one high schooler who is playing really far out of their way and it is going to wind-up taking the scout the whole day to travel back and forth to the game? Or do they go to a college game where they might get to see three or four guys they are scouting all at once? In the past, I think they had to make some difficult decisions and probably leaned towards seeing the college players. This year, because the college season started later, but more so because they had more time and smaller areas to cover, I think that our high school and junior college coverage has been as good this season as it has ever been.
OC: The team has selected a decent number of high school or junior college players over the past three or four years in comparison to earlier in the decade, I believe. Does having drafted those younger players give you some good comparison points when evaluating younger players in this draft that you might not have had before?
FZ: I think so, both from an evaluation perspective and from a player development perspective. From an evaluation perspective, even when other teams are taking younger players in the draft, you can look back at what they were as amateurs and then track their progress as pros to gain some [comparison points]. But obviously, you have a much closer relation and a much closer understanding of those players and how they stand in professional baseball when they are in your organization. So I do think that taking a couple of [younger] players and having them in your organization, you do start to have a better understanding of what types of pitchers improve or sustain their stuff, and what types of position players can translate their swings to wood bats and facing higher caliber pitching. It is definitely a learning experience, both from a player evaluation perspective and from a player development perspective.
This is probably something I have mentioned before, but we are used to having college guys steadily moving up one or two levels a year within our organization. Starting in 2005 when we took a bunch of high school kids, it has taken us a little while to learn to be a little bit more patient with those high school players. We are willing to let them repeat short-season ball, if that is necessary, or move them a little bit more slowly.
We are being tested a little bit right now with Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson. Anderson, obviously, wasn't our initial draft pick, but they are both young guys in our system now who are doing really well at High-A. In the past, we may have seen what these guys are doing right now and feel compelled to move them up right away. I think there was a greater sense of urgency in the past with the steady movement of guys from the system to the big leagues and with the comparison point that we were working with of college guys moving quickly and handling that movement, that it just made sense to move these guys once they had mastered a level. Now, I think that we are recognizing that there is really no urgency, that we have a lot of depth and that sometimes the best thing for young players is to let them experience success for an extended period of time at one level. Even if that success is almost at the level of domination, sometimes that is just the best thing for a young player to experience and not be too aggressive and get them to the big leagues as quickly as possible.
OC: It is very early, but for the moment it appears that the returns from the 2007 draft class have been very solid with top pick James Simmons and reliever Andrew Carignan already in Double-A and Sean Doolittle, Josh Horton and Sam Demel finding success at High-A, and Corey Brown hitting well at Low-A, etc. Has the early success of that class and the fact that a number of those picks are already playing at least at High-A allow the team more flexibility when it comes to looking at draft prospects who might take more time to develop?
FZ: Yeah. I think the success of that draft is part of the depth that we have been able to develop, between that and the trades and being more active internationally and signing a kid like Arnold Leon. You know, it is funny. I've talked to you more generally about how we have moved away from the college-draft strategy, but I believe that Gary Brown in the 12th round last year was the first high schooler that we took. I think what we tried to do more last year was to focus more on tools and athleticism with the college players and maybe emphasize statistical analysis a little bit less than we have in the past.
Even Doolittle, who had very good numbers his entire collegiate career, wasn't one of the guys who, when you run your college stats, was going to be at the absolute top. But I think we took a few other things into consideration there: his pedigree of having played for Team USA, the fact that he was a two-way guy and – while this is related some to stats – the fact that he played in the big ballpark at Virginia which caused him not to have the same gaudy power numbers that some of the other first baseman had who were taken right around that slot.
I think that even in the realm of taking college guys, we have taken a broader approach to evaluating guys and, maybe, if anything, have de-emphasized statistics and looked more at what our scouting department has to say about these guys and looked at other factors that might help predict future success.
OC: Because there is more staff this year in the scouting department, have you found that the reports have been able to get into a lot more detail?
FZ: I think that is the case. It is not just a function of increased manpower, but is also a function of a change in the organizational direction. Once you make it clear to the scouts that we are willing to take chances on college players that maybe are not your traditional college picks in terms of guys who are very high performing, but are maybe a little bit more toolsy and are players that our player development people can have fun with, then I think that scouts become a little more focused on those toolsy-type players when they see them rather than thinking that this is not our kind of guy. So they may bear down on a guy like that a little bit harder.
They may also try to present a guy in their report in a way that makes him seem like more of a viable possibility. In the past, they might have had the thought that 'well, this guy has great tools, but he swings-and-misses a lot' or something along those lines. I think now when our scouts are out there seeing players like that, they are trying to look for the positives because they know that based on some of the guys that we took last year, like Corey Brown and Grant Desme, we are valuing, even among college players, the tools and athleticism maybe a little more than we have in the past.
OC: How much do you and David [Forst, A's Assistant GM] and Billy [Beane, A's GM] go out and see the players yourselves? Are you relying mostly on the reports you get back from Eric Kubota and his staff?
FZ: David has actually gone out quite a bit this year. I have only seen a handful of games myself. I think partly because of the importance of this pick to the organization, the fact that we haven't picked this high in long time and hopefully won't again any time soon, David has made it a point of really seeing a lot of the guys who are going to be in the picture and who are projecting as top-12 or top-15 picks. So he has gone out and seen almost all of the guys that we would be considering taking with that pick.
OC: Just as a point of clarification, there was no supplemental pick given for Shannon Stewart, correct?
FZ: No, because he signed a minor-league deal.
OC: So then the team won't pick again until the second round, right?
FZ: Correct. I believe our next pick is no. 58.
OC: Does that change your thinking going into this draft, having only one first-round pick as opposed to many of the previous years when the team has had two or more picks in the first and supplemental first-rounds?
FZ: I think other than our disappointment in not having those supplemental picks, which are always fun, I don't think it will necessarily change the strategy of the club with this pick. Like I said, if you had a couple of supplemental picks, you might be even more compelled to take a high ceiling player knowing that you have a couple of more picks in the comp round where you can take safer players. But we are already so well-positioned to take the risk and go for high-ceiling talent that we certainly don't need the supplemental picks to move our strategy in that direction. I think we are already comfortable with taking any of the universe of players who might be available up there with the 12th pick. Other than being disappointed not to be able to add a few more guys to the system, I don't think [having only one first-round pick] changes the strategy much.
OC: With the four A's affiliates getting off to good starts and many of the new players playing well, has it been fun for you to watch the way the start of this season has unfolded in the minor leagues?
FZ: Absolutely. We [the baseball operations team] are always looking at the minor-league boxscores and watching the Sacramento team when their video is available on MiLB.com. There are so many new guys in the system, whether it is from the trades or 2007 draft picks or minor-league free agents or a kid like Leon, we have really kind of improved the ratio of real, genuine prospects in our system. It makes it a lot more fun because those teams are winning and experiencing success. Part of what I think has helped develop the winning culture in Oakland has been the fact that the minor league teams have always won. In some cases, in the past, to maintain that winning culture, we had to bring in minor league veteran-types who we knew would produce and help sustain that winning culture. We have been able to move a little bit away from that because we have so much talent in the system that we can just win with that talent and not necessarily bring in career minor leaguers that you know are going to produce and help win games. It is always more fun to be able to win and have success in the minor leagues with young talent.
Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we continue to our coverage of the 2008 draft...
Oakland A's 2008 Draft Q&A: Farhan Zaidi
Oakland Clubhouse Top Stories
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I contend that once America created a standing army and state regulated National Guard units then we no longer needed well regulated militias for the security of the United States so the 2nd really is no longer valid anymore than the 18th is. It was rendered moot by the need of greater security than a simple well regulated militia could provide.
The "militias" of today that hide out in the woods and play soldiers are neither well regulated nor for State's security. They're for vigilantism.
But, I don't see repeal of the 2nd happening any time soon. SO....
It comes down to which is a greater priority to Americans, the 2nd Amendment's perceived "right" to carry around a gun, any gun, which affects only a cross section of Americans, OR...
the Declaration of Independence's "... Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" which affects ALL Americans.
Fanatical unregulated militias and Crazies secretly and/or openly running around with weapons, that are designed specifically to kill people en mass or at great range, is a clear threat to mine and my fellow Americans' Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Realistically, if you're living in fear of the unknown and feel a need to "protect" your home then a short clip handgun is all you should need.
If you're going out killing animals then A hunting rifle is it.
There's no need for military styled assault and sniper rifles and the like to protect one's home nor kill a deer.
Additionally, the 2nd states, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
"shall not be infringed" doesn't pertain to unlimited, unconditional nor lethality.
It doesn't say anything about unlimited arms without controls nor does it give unconditional approval of the number, type and lethality of the arms. It just says "Arms".
So, don't repeal the 2nd amendment, just add lots of layers of licensing requirements, ownership obligations, extended waiting periods, controlled purchasing options and limitations as to weapon types and numbers.
Get a speeding ticket your gun ownership is reviewed. Be held for observation for mental issues your gun ownership is reviewed. Purchasing large quantities of weaponry by going outside approved methods you're visited by Homeland Security and/or the AFT. Be found out to be a member of a NON-regulated militia and your gun ownership is reviewed.
To safeguard the majority of non-gun toting Americans' Lives, Liberties and Pursuits of Happiness it's not unreasonable to compromise. The unconditional "Right" to bear ANY arms is not guaranteed as written.


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I am running m0n0wall on a 133 MHz computer with 64 megs of RAM and it
functions just fine. I don't think you'll find much else in terms of
simpler configuration, all that is really necessary is to boot the PC
and tell it which interfaces should be assigned as LAN/WAN.
Most of the features you mention are only loaded into memory when
they're being used, so if you don't use them then they are not affecting
system performance. Those that are always loaded take up a miniscule
amount of space.
M0n0wall is a standalone firewall package, and doesn't include features
like local storage or a FTP server because it would no longer be a
standalone firewall if it did. It's never a good idea to run
client/server apps on a firewall, you want to keep it as trim as
possible. As much as I hate recommending it, it sounds like what you
are looking for is a PC running Windows with ICS enabled. :-/
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Alan Pardew has revealed in the local press today that Newcastle have called off their Christmas party out of respect to Newcastle fans, who are more than a little worried about the club's position in the league table at the moment.
Alan Pardew – cancelled Christmas party for the players
Newcastle are now just two points above the relegation zone, with four tough games coming up through January 2nd – and Alan Pardew has said he will keep the players completely focused on turning this terrible run of form around.
This is what the Newcastle manager had to say today:
"It's out of respect to our fans, and what we've served them this year." "There's no party for us, and the same for the staff. That's how it should be." "Trust me, there have been horrible things said about our group and our staff, but we're together."
"And we're fighting and trying to put it right. The fans have to realise this isn't just a game to us – it's our livelihoods and our profession. It pays our bills." "Not only that, we have to have a certain pressure of entertaining our fans who pay good money to come and watch."
"Looking at all those factors – we've not done enough this year." "That's why I think it's right we called it off."
Newcastle are in a very poor position at the moment, with Yohan Cabaye and Steven Taylor not due back until early February, and Ben Arfa out until next year, and there's news that Demba Ba could leave us next month too.
So it's indeed a worrying time for the club, and the last thing we want this season is another relegation fight.
We couldn't care less about Europe or the FA Cup, if it means Newcastle will be in relegation trouble this season, and the sooner we can get out of the hole we have dug for ourselves, the better things will be on Tyneside.
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From: "E. T. Schmitt" <>
Subject: Fattigmann cutter
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 10:35:16 -0600 (CST)
Does anyone on the list know of a source in the U. S. where I could find a
Fattigmann cutter? I have one that belonged to my husband's grandmother,
brought from Norway. I would like to find another one for my daughter. The
one I have is brass, engraved with designs, about 5 inches long, with a 1
1/4 inch roller.
It resembles a pastry cutter with a roller that cuts with a wavy edge. At
the other end of the handle is a 1 inch blade, wavy to match the roller,
which is used to cut the slit in the middle of the cookie.
I looked for one when we were in Norway, but we were told that most people
just used a pastry cutter. One clerk did say that Fattigmann was a Christmas
cookie, and that they only stocked the cutters around Christmas time.
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On bruschetta: Spread toasted bread rounds with blue cheese, then drizzle with syrup.
In butter: Blend 1 tablespoon syrup with 1 stick softened butter. Use on baked carrots, muffins, and toast.
In a shake: Blend 1 cup vanilla ice cream with 1/4 cup milk and 2 tablespoons syrup.
Over polenta: Drizzle with syrup just before serving.
On carrots: Toss 1 pound carrot sticks with 2 tablespoons syrup, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast at 400º F for 15 minutes.


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GSA Makes it Easier to Buy Government Property
October 3, 2005
Contact: Viki Reath, (202) 501-1231
Washington, D.C. - The General Services Administration's (GSA) new Federal Asset Sales (FAS) Initiative is expected to increase revenues from the sale of billions of dollars worth of surplus, seized and forfeited property the government acquires each year, GSA announced today.
GSA expects the new FAS initiative to shorten the sales process and increase revenues from government property sales.
"The goal of the Federal Asset Sales initiative, one of the President's Expanding E-Government Initiatives, is to create a secure, efficient and effective online marketplace for the public to find federal assets for sale," said Christopher Fornecker, GSA's Chief Technology Officer and Project Executive for FAS. "The Office of Management and Budget determined that consolidating sales information in one location, including federal online and offline live auctions and increased advertising on the Internet would expand the buying pool and boost sales revenues."
As a result, for the first time, the Federal Asset Sales Shop Government Auctions page on FirstGov.gov contains information on all federal property sales. The page has been redesigned to make it easier to link users to numerous online and offline federal sales locations. FirstGov.gov is the federal government's official Web portal.
The new Federal Asset Sales initiative also is expected to:
- Cut agency sales costs, by leveraging existing online and offline marketplaces and other economies of scale.
- Ensure fair market prices, by expanding the potential buyer pool to increase competition.
- Help agencies identify effective, efficient online and offline sales channels, through value-added services.
- Increase federal advertising to qualified buyers.
- Guides agencies and prospective buyers to other live auctions.
FAS will continue to work to make the sale of federal property as efficient and effective as possible. The continuing goal is to ensure maximum responsiveness to the citizen, private business, and Federal Government agencies in buying and selling the Government's property. Information on the Federal Asset Sales initiative is available at http://www.firstgov.gov/shopping/shopping.shtml.
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GSA is a centralized, federal procurement, property management, policy development and information provision agency, created by Congress to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. In this role, GSA acquires products and services on behalf of federal agencies; plays a key role in developing and implementing government-wide policies; provides services and solutions for the office operations of more than one million federal workers; and encourages a citizen-centric relationship with government by providing a single "point of entry" to the information and services citizens need in a timeframe they can appreciate. This allows citizens to receive accurate, timely and consistent answers and information, and helps federal agencies better respond to citizen inquiries.


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Event Date:06/29/2014 - 01/25/2015
Event Time:12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In a landscape of profound beauty we find stories that are utterly surprising, funny, poignant, revealing, and sometimes tragic. On the 150th anniversary of the Yosemite Grant Act, the California Historical Society presents Yosemite: A Storied Landscape. This exhibition—which commemorates passage of the act that dedicated the "Yo-semite Valley" and the area of the Mariposa Big Tree Grove "for public use, resort, and recreation . . . inalienable for all time"—reveals a human history of Yosemite as complex and diverse as our State itself.
The exhibition—a catalog of tales—highlights the visual stories of artists such as Chiura Obata and the photographers Carleton Watkins and Ansel Adams, who introduced Yosemite to the world; the folktales of the Miwok, whose rich and layered society called the park home; and compelling anecdotes, from the first non-native climbers to scale Half Dome to the African American stagecoach driver who shuttled two American Presidents through the park. Through artifacts, imagery, and words, these stories restore freshness, energy, and intimacy to a California and American icon bathed in myth.
June 29, 2014 – January 25, 2015
California Historical Society
678 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
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"Who Made Thee?" first appeared in the January/February 2005 issue of Touchstone.
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Who Made Thee?
Peter A. Speckhard on Telling People Who They Really Are
The following was delivered as an opening devotion for the Lutherans for Life National Convention in Appleton, Wisconsin in October of 2002.
"Who do you say that I am?" "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." This question and answer is foundational to the Christian Church. Christ is how we know God and Christ is how we know man, and we Christians proclaim both to a world that knows neither. We may neither boast about nor apologize for the task. Our missionaries and evangelists proclaim the true God boldly amid all the idols. Our hospitals, schools, shelters, and charities proclaim true man boldly amid every dehumanizing force.
Ask His Question
The world merely disdains and disregards our claim to know God, and it is fast doing the same with our claim to know man. But as the Body of Christ we must never stop asking Jesus' question, and as followers of Christ we must never stop giving Peter's answer.
First and foremost, we must never stop asking his question, not just about our Lord but also about the least of his brethren, and not simply among ourselves but of everyone. Who do you say people are? It is no religious intrusion into the domain of the state to insist that a government of the people, by the people, and for the people should know what a person is. The question is inherently religious. The answer is the foundation for all human rights. A government that disqualifies answers for being religious disqualifies all answers, even self-evident truths, and ceases to defend basic human rights as surely as it ceases to know what humans are.
Even as we see that happening all around us, we who are not ashamed to admit that we know better (because God has graciously given us this knowledge) must continue to resist, to challenge, to ask the root question, lest such government disappear from the face of the earth, not by defeat but by default. You who would be teachers, who do you say those children are? You who would be doctors, who do you say your patients are? You who would govern us and defend human rights, who do you say humans are? You cannot nurture, you cannot heal, you cannot properly order anything until you know what it is. We in the Church know. We will be neither silent nor silenced.
Second, as the Church founded upon Peter's reply, we must never stop answering Jesus' question, not just to him but also to the least of his brethren. The unborn child cries out, "My father says I am an accident. My mother says I am an obstacle. My doctor says I am a danger. But you in the Church, who do you say that I am?"
The infirm person cries out, "My doctor says to me, 'You are a hopeless case.' My insurance company says, 'You are a losing deal.' My children say, 'You are a burden.' And sometimes I even say that to myself. But you in the Church, who do you say that I am?"
And as progress marches on and wanders off, we will face new questions. The cloned person in storage will cry out, "The scientist says to me, 'You are my experiment.' The person who commissioned me says, 'You are my spare parts.' Those who fear me say to me, 'You are a monster, a miscreant.' But you in the Church, who do you say that I am?"
A Foolish Answer
And we in the Church will frustrate the world with our foolishness, for our answers in all of these special cases will be the same as our answer for the completely normal case, for our Lord makes no distinctions on the terms of worldly wisdom. Thus, the common person also cries out, "Some say I am my DNA. Some say I am a product of my society. Some say I am merely a smart animal, a mass of brainwaves, or a calculating will to power. The evolutionary biologist, the psychologist, the environmentalist, the biochemist, the sociologist, the economist, the Ivy-League ethicist, they all call me something. But you in the Church, who do you say that I am?"
And we will never stop proclaiming the gospel response to that first and foundational question. We answer to anyone and everyone from the greatest to the very least: "The Body of Christ loves you with all that we are for all that you are. We claim you all for the human family. Who are you? In Christ you were created and redeemed, and in him you are a child of the Living God."
Upon this rock our Lord builds us, as the very gates of hell rage impotently on.
Peter A. Speckhard serves as Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is a member of Lutherans for Life and National Right to Life. He and his wife Heidi have four children.
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These are the full instructions, courtesy of our guest on Wednesday, Mike Keen.
We wish you luck with them - remember the clue was in the series title:
1. Lay out the napkin with a flat edge facing you
2. Bring the top edge towards you & place the edge halfway down the napkin
3. Take the bottom edge (closest to you) and place that halfway up, it should almost touch the top edge you've just brought down
4. Brush the top and bottom edges of the napkin (they should now be folds) flat
5. Take the top edge and bring it down to touch the bottom edge, brush flat again.
6. Touch your left index finger to the top fold an inch to the left of centre
7. Holding the right hand side of the napkin bring it down towards you so that the place where your finger is forms a corner
8. Put your right index finger on the newly formed corner and bring the left hand side of the napkin down so that it runs parallel to the right hand side - it should now look a bit like a paper aeroplane
9. Put your left index finger again on the point and fold the right hand side in again - as if you were making a narrower plane
10. Put your right index finger on the point and do the same with the left hand side. The napkin should now be a symmetrical point with the left hand side slightly shorter than the right
11. Now fold the right hand side over the centre until it marries with the left hand side, smooth it flat
12. Now the tricky bit! - keeping the napkin flat rotate it a quarter turn clockwise so that it's pointing left to right
14. Holding the top edge flip it over so that the fold is at the top and facing you should be the two edges - keep the point facing right.
15. You should have two flappy bits on the left, the top one slightly shorter than the bottom You should be able to see the bottom of the boot forming! - with your right thumb in between the two flaps bring the top one up so that it points towards the ceiling.
16. Keeping it pointing up, with your left hand take the bottom flap and fold it up & over away from yourself at the point where it hits the bottom of the boot. It should be forming a right angle
17. Put the top flap that's sticking up back down
18. Holding the folds flip the boot over from right to left so it's now pointing left
19. There should be a flap sticking out to the right, hold the right edge of this and bring it up & over the rest of the napkin to form the heel
20. This flap should now be tucked into the fold just past the heel, tuck it in securely, use a bit of force and jam it in and it'll round the heel nicely
21. Your napkin should now resemble a boot! - holding the heel with your right hand bring it upright, with your left hand squeeze the sole and bend the toes up to make it look a bit worn and also to enable it to sit up on the table.
22. The last bit to do is now fold over the top of the boot around itself, bend & tweak it a bit more until you're happy with it and put it on the table.
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A Motorcycle Pet Carrier Allows You to Take Your Pet Along
When you take your furry best friend along, motorcycle excursions can be even more exciting. With a safe motorcycle pet carrier, you can include your dog or cat when taking almost any day-trip or long getaway. Your pet will likely enjoy going with you rather than staying behind at your home alone or at a kennel, and you both can breathe in the fresh breezes while traveling by motorcycle.
Preparation for Pet Travel
Before leaving, be sure you have an adequate and safe motorcycle dog carrier or cat carrier. Your pet carrier should be large enough to hold your pet comfortably while allowing room to breathe and move. It should be well ventilated and safely mounted to your motorcycle. Durable pet crates come in various sizes and shapes to meet your needs.
Visit a veterinary clinic for a pet checkup before leaving to be sure it's safe for your pet to travel. Make sure your pet has been properly vaccinated and has appropriate identification in case you get separated from your pet while traveling. There are collars with pet ID tags or microchips that can be surgically inserted under your pet's skin with all its necessary ID information. Animal shelters, hospitals, and many local authorities have the capability to scan these microchips to find out to whom a pet belongs.
Also, be sure your pet has plenty of food and water for the trip along with treats and goodies for "good behavior!"
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Be sure your motorcycle carrier comes with accessories for all sorts of weather. Rain, snow, sleet, high winds, or extreme heat or cold can all pose a threat to your pet while traveling in a pet crate. You should have coverings to protect the carrier and your pet during these times. Also, when it is extremely hot or cold outdoors, never leave your pet unattended in the pet crate outdoors for any length of time - take the pet with you!
Pet Travel Items to Bring Along
Items you should never leave without when traveling with your pet include nail clippers (for dogs), a blanket or sheet for comfort, an extra collar, a sturdy leash, food and water bowl set, toys, treats, lint/hair remover, waste bags, first aid kit, and a flashlight for taking nighttime strolls.
A motorcycle pet carrier makes it easy and safe to take your pet with you wherever you go. Even if you don't have a motorcycle, you can find pet crates or carriers for other travel methods. There are scooter dog carriers, bicycle pet carriers, car travel pet carriers, and many others to make pet travel easy. You can visit online pet specialty stores to find durable pet carriers to meet your needs.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) Goldeneye, the scenic rural retreat in eastern Jamaica where British author Ian Fleming created the James Bond character that spawned dozens of novels and films, is getting a facelift.
Work begins in June on 82 villas, cottages and suites at the 100-acre property overlooking a harbor in St. Mary parish, Jason Henzell, president of luxury hotelier Island Outpost, said Monday.
Henzell said Goldeneye's current owner, media mogul Chris Blackwell — who is also the owner of Island Outpost — wants to use the property for tourism.
"He wants to develop a new niche in Jamaica called residential tourism, where people buy land, visit and ultimately promote the island," he said Monday. He declined to comment on the project's cost.
Fleming bought Goldeneye in the mid-1940s when it spanned just 40 acres, and wrote several books there. One of those novels, Casino Royale, was the first to feature the super spy and charmer James Bond.
Fleming died in 1964 and some of his memorabilia is kept at the site.
Several 007 movies including "Live and Let Die" and "Dr. No" were filmed near the estate, and it shares a name with the 1995 Bond film "GoldenEye."
The property was also briefly owned by the late reggae great Bob Marley, who bought Goldeneye in 1976 and sold it the following year to Blackwell.
Blackwell founded the Island Records label that launched Marley to international stardom.
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The United Nations peace envoy, Ambassador Gunnar Jarring, is expected here tomorrow following his visit yesterday to Amman. Observers said that he is trying to secure an agreement by both Israel and Jordan to implement the terms of the Security Council's Nov. 22, 1967 resolution under which his mission was established, with a view to bringing both countries to the conference table.
They; noted, however, that each side sees that resolution from a different angle. Israel and the Western nations regard it as, first of all, requiring an agreement between the parties concerned, after which the other steps called for can be taken. The Arab countries and the Eastern bloc say the resolution is not a guideline for the Jarring mission but a series of decisions that must be implemented. the first being the withdrawal of Israel from territories occupied in last June's Middle East war. Ambassador Jarring, it is believed, will try to get a declaration from Israel that it will carry out all recommendations of the Nov. 22 resolution once agreements have been reached, and a similar declaration from Jordan, The fact that Dr. Jarring has not gone to Cairo in his current round of visits to the Arab and Israeli capitals is seen by observers here as indicating that he takes Egypt's refusal to meet with Israel as final. They point out that the U.N. envoy is working to bring the two sides together rather than acting an a mediator between them. He has already suggested a meeting on Cyprus and while Jordan's reply was seen as noncommittal, Egypt rejected the proposal outright.
(The London Observer reported from Amman yesterday that the Jordanian capital is buzzing with rumors of impending Israel-Jordan negotiations, following Dr. Jarring's most recent visit. According to the paper, reports were "leaked" prior to Dr. Jarring's departure that he had submitted "certain Israeli proposals" and that the United States was exerting influence on Israel to be more tractable.
("The question is how far the United States" Influence can move Israel, in its present position of intimidating strength, from its determination to hold out for direct negotiations," the Observer said. The paper reported that diplomatic circles in Amman claim to know that Egyptian President Nasser gave King Hussein the "green light" to negotiate during the latter's visit to Cairo last week. It was also reported that Nasser told Jarring he would agree to negotiations between Jordan and Israel on condition that an acceptable solution of the Jerusalem question was found.)


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A pub dating back to the mid 19th century is to be re-designed and re-named as part of a major refurbishment.
The Royal Oak pub, in Hale End Road, Woodford Green, is now closed until August in order to carry out the extensive interior and exterior works.
Landlady Sandra Duncan, 49, took over the privately-owned pub from Sharon Pearce four years ago after working there since 2006.
Prior to its closure last week, the pub showed football matches and hosted frequent karaoke nights, but didn't serve hot food, although this is all due to change in 10 weeks.
"The pub needed a major make-over, it was completely shabby inside and for years upon years no work has been done to it," Ms Duncan said.
"We are going to sell hot food and make this a good all-round child-friendly, family pub. It will be the best pub in Highams Park."
The pub, known for its patriotism and annual celebrations of St George's Day, is to be re-painted to replace the current cream and red design.
Treasurer Andrew Golds of Highams Park Society said the change of name is a shame.
He said: "I am sorry the Royal Oak name is to disappear as it has been a part of the heritage of Highams Park and Hale End for over one hundred and fifty years.
"However by being remodelled I hope we will have a new family-friendly eating house which will be an popular asset in this corner of Highams Park."
The major revamp is the result of it being sold to a new leaseholder, said to be expanding Irish pub chain Tommy Flynn's.
Ms Duncan has not denied the recent purchase by the company and has decided to keep the pub's new name a secret until nearer its opening in August.
The present building was built in 1906, and replaced a cottage-like dwelling that had been a beer house with the same name since the mid-19th century.
It was the first pub to be built in Highams Park and was shortly followed by the opening of The County Arms in Hale End Road in 1909.
Ms Duncan has said regardless of the name change, people will always associate the Oak Hill pub as The Royal Oak.


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Policeman Guarding Peshawar Church Killed on Duty
By Joseph DeCaro, Worthy News Correspondent
PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN (Worthy News)-- Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a policeman guarding a Peshawar Pentecostal church Tuesday, according to the Pakistan Christian Post.
Although there were no worshipers inside the Assembly of God Church, Constable Atta Ullah was shot and killed while on guard at the Swati Gate.
Before the attackers fled the scene they had enough time to take the slain officer's assigned rifle.
Pastor A. R. Hashmat of the Assembly of God told the Post that this was the second attack on his church this year, causing his congregation much consternation. In fact, many Christians have yet to recover from the Sept. 22 attack on Peshawar's All Saints Anglican Cathedral when two suicide bombers killed 113 worshippers and injured scores more.
After the shooting of Constable Ullah, Peshawar's Christians again demanded more security for their churches.


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Yield: about 10-12 servings
- 1 lb. pasta shapes, such as shells, bow ties, etc.
- 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 lb. fresh mozzarella, cubed
- ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Rinse with cold water. Drain again. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes over medium-low heat. Warm the oil slowly and let infuse with the garlic and chile flavors, about 5-10 minutes. Do not let the garlic burn. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Jennie Winn
I am searching for information on my grandfather's mother. My grandfather is Theodore Sanford Dagget - son of William Allen Dagget and Jennie Marrah Winn - William is the son of William Sanford Dagget who is the son of Daniel Dagget. If anyone has been able to find anymore information on Jennie I would love to see it! I know she was Indian - no one can remember what kind though.
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