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'Sweet Time' by REO Speedwagon – Classic Hit or Miss
Good Trouble is the tenth studio album by REO Speedwagon, released in 1982 as a follow-up to Hi Infidelity. It was the second-best selling album in the band's history, tied with Wheels Are Turnin', peaking at #7 on the Billboard charts. None of the songs from this album have been performed by the band in concert since 1983 except Keep The Fire Burnin', which was played as an acoustic version in their two shows at Valencia, Venezuela, in the "Live As We Know It Tour '87". The single "Keep the Fire Burnin'" gave the band a #7 hit on Billboard's Pop Singles Chart and a #2 hit on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, their highest-charting hit on this chart. "Sweet Time" became a modest hit hitting #26 back in 1982 – how about today?


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Your baby's nails may be softer and more pliable than yours, but make no mistake, they're sharp — and a newborn, who has little control over his flailing limbs, can easily end up scratching his own face (or yours) as he reaches out to explore. A newborn's fingernails grow so fast you may have to cut them as often as a few times a week; toenails require less frequent trimming.
The easiest way to trim a baby's fingernails may be to just peel (or bite) the ends off with your fingers. Your baby's nails are so soft that they will easily rip right along the tops of his fingers. And don't worry — you won't rip the whole nail off this way. You can also file them down with an emery board, if you have the patience.
Otherwise, you'll need to invest in a pair of baby scissors or clippers, and grab a partner. One of you can hold the baby and keep him from wiggling too much while the other does the job. (You may want to try it while he's feeding or sleeping so that he'll be calmer.) Press the finger pad away from the nail to avoid nicking the skin, and keep a firm hold on your child's hand as you clip.

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publication date: Mar 5, 2010
Fifteen entrepreneurs from a broad spectrum of life science fields were selected as Finalists in the SEED Competition, which makes them eligible to compete for the Grand Prize of 300,000 RMB ($45,000). The awards were made at the SEED Finalist Coaching Day event held in Shanghai's Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park earlier this week. Over 140 people attended the event. Roche (SW: ROG), OrbiMed, and McKinsey organized the SEED competition, which was managed and presented by ChinaBio® Accelerator.
The ultimate winner will be named at the SEED Final Competition and Award Ceremony in Shanghai on April 23, 2010. In addition, three finalists will also be chosen to receive the SEED Winners Tour, an all-expenses-paid trip to the US sponsored by BioCentury to meet with investors and entrepreneurs.
SEED stands for "Scientists to Entrepreneurs, Education and Development." The SEED Competition was launched in November, 2009. A total of 77 business plans were submitted from regions all over Greater China, covering a wide range of life sciences fields, including drug discovery, drug delivery, enabling tools, diagnostics, medical devices, etc. The fifteen finalists, representing this wide range of fields and geographies, were selected based on the quality of their business plans.
The competition is designed to help entrepreneurs and academicians create companies in the life sciences and healthcare field, enhance technology transfer and commercialization from the sciences, and create a platform for commercialization of life sciences and healthcare innovations in China.
In addition to the cash prizes and awards, the competition gives participants a chance for significant exposure to potential investors and other stakeholders in the life sciences community. The BioCentury-sponsored SEED Winners Tour expands this exposure significantly.
At the SEED Finalists Coaching Day event on March 2, representatives of the organizers and experts from such industry leaders as Morgan Stanley, Perkins Coie, and Charles River shared insights on the current Chinese healthcare industries, key success factors for life sciences start-ups, and personal experiences in life sciences entrepreneurship.
The fifteen finalists then were individually announced and received awards that included a cash prize. The finalists also received one-on-one coaching from the organizers and industry experts on topics critical to life sciences start-ups, and enjoyed the unique opportunity to network with potential investors, industry stakeholders, and other competition participants.
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THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com)
--Silvestro Morabito, head of Metcash's grocery business, looks to be the front-runner to takeover next year from retiring chief executive Andrew Reitzer. A consolidation of IGA distribution's means that Mr Morabito heads up a new role as chief operating officer food and grocery. "If he wasn't [under consideration] he wouldn't have been given this promotion. But if he was going to be appointed CEO we would have said so," said Mr Reitzer. Page 18.
--Chief executive of electronics and music retailer JB Hi-Fi, Terry Smart, said online sales had increased by 85 per cent after they had reduced their prices in order to compete with online rivals. JB Hi-Fi is trying to combine its online services with the regular bricks and mortar stores. "People are using the site to browse and research before they come into stores," Mr Smart said. JB Hi-Fi expects sales online to grow to around A$200 million by 2015. Page 18.
--A proposed A$5.1 billion merger between Whitehaven Coal and Nathan Tinkler's Aston Resources and Boardwalk Resources could achieve cost savings of around A$500 million, Whitehaven head, Tony Haggarty, believes. Mr Haggarty, set to head up the combined company, said the reaction from Whitehaven shareholders was positive but shareholders would need to vote on the proposed purchase. Page 35.
--Mining giant BHP Billiton is feeling the heat from falling domestic gas prices in the United States (US) after spending US$20 billion acquiring shale gas assets in the US last year. The purchase of Chesapeake Energy's Fayetteville assets in Arkansas and the takeover of Petrohawk Energy appeared worthy at the time however currently there is a production glut affecting gas prices. The BHP response is not yet clear but observers expect the company to focus on fields containing higher levels of liquids. Page 35.
THE AUSTRALIAN (www.theaustralian.news.com.au)
--Oil and gas explorer Woodside Petroleum has begun taking indicative bids for a substantial fraction of its 50 percent stake in the Western Australian Browse gas project. In an auction that could exceed A$1 billion, Woodside is expected to reduce its proportion to 16.67 percent, a month after announcing to the market that it would not proceed with the A$40 billion project for at least another year. "They would go from owning half of Browse to owning about one-sixth - that would give some symmetry around what the North West Shelf looks like," an informed source said. Page 27.
--With the United States economic recovery at risk, Russia is looking to buy the Australian dollar as an international reserve currency, sparking a surge of US0.4c to US$1.0640 yesterday. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Alexei Ulyukayev, a senior central banker in Russia, said that "everything was ready" for the Australian dollar buying program as "the accounts are open and the agreements are signed". Pg 27.
--A heavy exposure to domestic mortgage markets could result in Westpac Banking Corporation becoming the first Australian bank to move its interest rates independently of the Reserve Bank of Australia. "Westpac to us is the natural price leader despite having a relatively cheap flagship standard variable rate, with funding cost pressures that will increase the need for an industry repricing," Jarrod Martin, an analyst at Credit Suisse, said. Page 27.
--Food price inflation slowed dramatically in the December quarter, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data, highlighting the continued price war between supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles. A lower inflation rate for fruit and vegetables was the biggest driver in the decline, Deutsche Bank analysts Michael Simotas and Paul van Meurs said. Coles started the price war 12 months ago when it reduced its house brand milk prices to A$1 a litre. Page 28.
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD (www.smh.com.au)
--Asset valuations released by private equity companies over the next few weeks will give investors some idea of how much the companies are worth, if anything, after a volatile year on the sharemarket. The market is likely to see a number of secondary deals this year with little room for private equity funds to exit investments, meaning they could sell assets amongst themselves. Page B1.
--With the European debt crisis intensifying late last year, Australian banks have moved to cut their exposure by withdrawing over a billion dollars from Belgium, France and Spain. European banks at the same time withdrew A$7.6 billion worth of loans from Australia as home markets increased funding costs. Figures from The Bank for International Settlements give an overall picture of the effects on the banking sector but not details relating to individual banks. Page B2.
--Indonesian businessman Hardjanto Siswandjo has snapped up former director Ian Trahar's stake in window furnishings group Kresta, sparking fears that Mr Siswandjo, associated with Kresta supplier JPM, will use the position to seek special favours at the expense of other investors. Chinese businessman Si Chuan Cheou, another supplier to Kresta, holds 7.3 per cent of the company. "It's an incompatible position to have two suppliers on the register," fund manger Peter Hall of Hunter Hall said. Page B2.
--Higher jet fuel costs look to be topping the list of concerns for airlines Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia after the International Monetary Fund issued a warning on crude oil prices should Iran halt its supplies due to trade sanctions from the United States and the European Union. "The best you can hope for [as an airline boss] is that when the fuel price is going up, the world economy is getting better," transport analyst at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Matt Crowe, said. Page B3.
THE AGE (www.theage.com.au)
--Australian wine exports have dropped to their lowest levels in 10 years, with signs that Australian wines are being snubbed overseas. Australia ranks fourth in the world in wine exports and the industry hopes that Wine Australia's "Around Australia in 80 sips" on New York's 42nd street will go some way to arresting the slide. "I think the Australian wine industry is partly to blame because we offloaded during the glut. A lot of bigger wineries offloaded their excess wine into these overseas markets," Rebecca Farrow of Sticks winery in the Yarra Valley said. Page B16.
--Chief executive of mining giant Rio Tinto , Tom Albanese, was hopeful that progress in Europe would continue to allow the global economy to recover. "I think governments recognise they have to embrace austerity it seems to me they are taking slow but appropriate measures, and that will certainly have an effect on the currency value of the euro and inflation in Europe," Mr Albanese said. Page B18.
--A faux principality located in the wheatfields of Western Australian has been uncovered by a shareholder activist in Hong Kong on the official registry of companies in Hong Kong. The Principality of Hutt River, which is not recognised by federal or state governments in Australia, is listed as a foreign place of incorporation by the Hong Kong Companies Registry. In 1970, "Prince" Leonard Casley created what is now a tourist attraction as he objected to government limits on wheat sales. The Hong Kong registry has conceded that a review of its database may be needed. Page B18.
--A greater flexibility in the labour market could improve lagging productivity, according to managing director of the Australian Foundation Investment Company, Ross Barker. With manufacturing and service sector jobs coming under increasing pressure from a high Australian dollar "it's been pretty clear in recent years there's been a decline of productivity growth" Mr Barker said. However a return to WorkChoices-style agreements would backfire and result in "high-stress, low-trust workplaces", Nixon Apple, economic adviser to the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, warned. Page B20.


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Faster network processing and throughput with C-RAN
Video traffic from a myriad of devices, including smart phones, tablets, laptops and other devices, is overloading today's networks. What's more, the increased traffic must co-exist with legacy 2G and 3G protocols and anticipated new standards as the industry moves forward to 4G and beyond.
Cellular service providers are looking for cost-effective, scalable ways to manage their networks profitably. In the network core itself, software-defined networking (SDN), which abstracts functionality from network devices into virtual services, gives service providers the ability to minimize the cost of data traffic management by using ubiquitous hardware. Network function virtualization (NFV) will help service providers leverage previous capital investments in hardware by virtualizing it into server farms. Small cells, which distribute the baseband processing, is one approach that many service providers are deploying to manage data in dense urban environments (however, interference is one of several issues with this approach).
Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) technology is gaining traction from service providers as a means of processing network wireless signaling by virtualizing baseband processing onto large server farms. This approach can provide significant advantages in terms of capital and operational expenditures (CAPEX and OPEX). The challenge is that general-purpose microprocessors in C-RAN are an impractical solution for handling the data path processing and the very high data rates required of 4G systems. Also, general-purpose microprocessors are not optimal platforms for these operations in terms of power consumption. To be cost-effective, next-generation C-RAN design must offer fast access to 2G, 3G, and 4G protocols, and easy, system-wide upgrades as new protocols inevitably emerge.
C-RAN, when combined with SDN and NFV, provides service providers with reduced equipment costs and power consumption. When massive amounts of data pulse through the network in the coming years, C-RAN can leverage the ample resources of the data center to handle the substantial load.
A novel approach to C-RAN that incorporates a co-processor in the servers in the data center to handle multiple communications protocols - without any compromise of the virtualization feature - will significantly increase network throughput.
Why C-RAN is crucial
The C-RAN approach, in which service providers delegate all RAN processing to the cloud and implement it in remote datacenters, has been gaining interest from cellular operators, cellular infrastructure vendors and integrated circuit (IC) vendors as of late. In a C-RAN paradigm, general-purpose servers handle the entire processing chain, from baseband processing to packet processing, including a large number of baseband Units (BBUs) that handle the RAN processing.
The C-RAN approach provides significant CAPEX and OPEX advantages and facilitates advanced processing techniques. However, implementing the entire RAN in the datacenter and particularly over CPUs is challenging. Some critical operations, such as channel decoding (especially turbo decoding) and de-multiplexing are extremely difficult to implement on a CPU. For the very high rates required in 4G systems, exceeding 100Mb/s/sector turbo decoding becomes impractical to implement on a CPU.
In addition, CPUs are not the optimal platform for these operations in terms of power consumption. A domain-specific co-processor, designed specifically for processing the tasks associated with wireless modems, can perform the critical and computationally intensive tasks, alleviating real-time issues and reducing power consumption.
A novel approach to C-RAN
By using a novel Modem Processing Unit (MPU) as a co-processor to the general-purpose computers in the telecommunications data center, service providers can offload complex communications protocols and other heavy computations from the general-purpose computers there. The general-purpose host processors in the cloud, such as Intel x86 processors, are free to handle the intensive, but general-purpose tasks such as detection, estimation and decision making.
An MPU can support a wide range of cellular standards, and can be programmed to support various processing topologies. New programs can be developed after the system is in operation - writing new firmware for the MPU is no more complex then writing a well optimized CPU function. MPU firmware can be loaded dynamically according to the current traffic types. The programmer uses a Modem Processing Language (MPL), a C-compliant API, to create the MPU solution the way he or she envisions.
The MPU/MPL approach offers a 10X power consumption advantage relative to the CPU. Besides offering virtualization, an MPU also enables scalable base station architectures, from small through macro to super cell.
By using an MPU in C-RAN, multiple communications protocols are offloaded from the general-purpose services, reducing power consumption, increasing CPU-to-accelerator throughput and overall network throughput. This approach reduces CAPEX and OPEX for service providers by offloading tasks from older base stations that are expensive to operate.


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Locals get Queen's award
Diamond Jubilee medal received by city, town residents
Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 06:00 am
The Medal
Four local residents received national recognition this week for their lifetimes of public service.
Former mayor, judge and provincial cabinet minister Richard Fowler received a posthumous Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at city council on Monday. The medal, commissioned earlier this year, is a national honour that marks the queen�s 60th year on the throne.
Joanne Bugnet of Morinville and Gerald Gall and John �Jack� O�Neill of St. Albert also received the medal last Sept. 20 in a ceremony at Edmonton�s Government House conducted by Lt. Gov. Donald Ethell.
This medal goes out to Canadians who share the queen�s lifelong commitment to public service, Ethell said � those who live by Her Majesty�s words of, �I serve.�
�These caring and insightful Albertans have dedicated themselves to building a stronger quality of life for their fellow citizens and they have truly earned this special day of celebration,� he said, congratulating all who had received the medal. �Wear it with pride.�
Mr. St. Albert
Some 60,000 of these medals are to be awarded, Ethell said, with nominations coming from governments and community groups across the nation.
City council nominated Fowler for the award in around January due to his many years as St. Albert�s mayor, said Mayor Nolan Crouse.
Fowler served for 12 years as St. Albert�s mayor in the 1960s and 1980s. He then served as the city�s MLA for five years, holding numerous cabinet posts, before moving on to become a provincial court judge.
Fowler could have had a lucrative career as a lawyer, Crouse said, but chose instead to serve the public. �He gave his life to public service.�
Fowler died last July. His widow, Dawne, accepted the medal on his behalf.
Dawne said she didn�t actually realize what her husband had received until Crouse started reading the citation in council Monday. �He was a real visionary when it came to his community,� she said of Fowler. �He loved St. Albert.�
Fowler probably would have wondered why he was nominated for this award if he were still alive today, Dawne said, as he would insist that others deserved it more, but would have been thrilled with it in the end. �I think it would have meant a great deal to him.�
The sheriff
Ethell has decided to give this medal to the six sheriffs who have guarded him during his time as lieutenant governor.
Bugnet was one of those officers up until about a week ago � she just retired as a sheriff after 18 years.
Her stint as sheriff started when she was laid off from her job at the Sturgeon Community Hospital and put in an application to become sheriff, she said. She got the job, and served for 13 years in courts in Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan.
It was her job to wrangle the robbers, murderers and sexual assaulters that came before the court. Most represented the worst side of Edmonton, she said. �It does wear on you.�
She recalled one terrifying prisoner who had shot a cop and beaten a man into a vegetative state. �His demeanour, it was frightening,� she said. �He wanted to be your friend, yet you didn�t want to be alone with him.� It was a happy time for her when she switched to guard duty at the legislature five years ago.
It was awesome to be at the ceremony with all her fellow co-workers, Bugnet said. �It�s truly an honour to receive an award like that.� She is now enjoying her retirement.
Rights crusaders
The jubilee medal is also going out to all members of the Order of Canada, Ethell said, including O�Neill and Gall.
O�Neill is a past chief commissioner of the Alberta Human Rights Commission and, along with Gall, helped found the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights.
�Many people whose rights are violated have no means with which to express or defend themselves,� O�Neill said, and anyone who has rights has the responsibility to help others exercise those rights.
If you have a right to food, he argued, you have a responsibility to donate to the food bank. �Education is a human right, but I�ve got to do something to help people get their education,� he said. �The only way I can put it is, �I am my brother�s keeper.��
O�Neill said he still feels undeserving of this reward, but was proud to have received it.
In addition to co-founding the aforementioned centre, Gall was a renowned authority on constitutional law and human rights, speaking at international conferences and serving as an advisor to the federal government at the 2001 World Conference Against Racism. He also led a campaign in 2004 to make Edmonton the first human rights city in North America.
Gall has previously received the Queen�s Golden Jubilee and Alberta Centennial medals. He died this past March.
Gall�s widow, Karen, who received the diamond jubilee medal on his behalf last week, says it was his Jewish faith that drove him to do what he did. �He valued people for who they are,� she said, and believed that all cultures should be valued.
�He didn�t do it for the recognition,� she said. �He was involved because it was the right thing to do.�
Visit www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee for more on the award.


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Company seeks approval for temporary asphalt plant in Indiana Township
An Alle-Kiski excavating company wants to open a temporary asphalt production facility, and its request will soon go before the zoning hearing board in Indiana Township.
Independence Excavating Inc. will go before the board during a public hearing on June 24 to present plans to build a temporary asphalt batch plant on Saxonburg Boulevard. The company owns the property.
The request is going before the board as a request for a special exception to zoning laws because the township doesn't define what a "temporary asphalt batch plant" is, said Jeff Curti, code enforcement officer.
"Temporary meaning that it will not be there full time," Curti said. "It's brought in and assembled, and it's for the purpose of operating an asphalt plant."
During the public hearing, the company will be given a chance to define what the facility will be, what will be made there and its hours.
"He has the right to outline the plans," Curti said. "He's looking to do this in conjunction with the turnpike project."
Messages left for Independence Excavating regarding the details of the project were not returned.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is being reconstructed between Harmar and Route 8. Curti said the construction is expected to continue through 2017.
Tom Fox, spokesman for the Turnpike Commission, said it is not involved with building the temporary plant and does not have a contract with Independence Excavating regarding turnpike reconstruction.
However, Fox said, one of the contractors for one of the turnpike projects may be working with Independence on the asphalt plant.
He said there's no way for the turnpike commission to know whether that is the case since contractors don't need the commission's permission to enter into such a subcontract.
Residents will be able to voice their opinions during the hearing.
Curti said he hasn't received any complaints.
"Obviously, the concern is going to be noise and odor," he said. "Those two factors, along with hours of operations."
Curti said the company will need to address those concerns during the hearing.
There aren't many residents who live close to the property, but there are some residents who live within a few hundred feet of it.
"I would expect they would have some concerns," Curti said.
According to Curti, the property, which is vacant, is zoned as industrial.
Curti said the decision to allow the facility to move forward probably would be decided at the hearing but could be revisited if residents' concerns are valid.
"Routinely, decisions are made at the hearing," he said. "But if it's going to be a complex case, the zoning hearing board has the right to table it."
Emily Balser is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 724-226-7710 or email@example.com.


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Bike Bias
Kid gives up cheap efficient transportation for a piece of crap so he can sink more dollars into a money pit and have a chance at taking a girl to the prom.
Heck, I couldn't say it better than Brad at Streetsblog.
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A Nurse with a Gun
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Dude. That's an American right of passage. Only looking back do we achieve wisdom.
It's a weird thing.
When we're young we want to be older, when we're older we want to be young.
Has it been THAT long since you were 16. And your right, 16,17 year old girls arn't impressed with a bike much.
But how many guys get laid on the back of a bicycle?
Well, how many guys get laid in rust-bucket mid-70s Torinos? Maybe the chicks are impressed with the door handle marks that get left next to the tire tracks every time it takes a corner too fast, or maybe it's the black cloud of oil smoke that follows it everywhere.
Give me your answer, do!


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Technical Debt
Another important concept in agile software development methodologies is technical debt. When you write code you don't fully understand a problem until you are finished solving it. This means that your application isn't designed and implemented the way you would have if you were to do it again. If you continue to add functionality and features to this application without aligning the code to what you have learned and understood about the domain, there could be disagreement. This disagreement between understanding of the domain and reality will lead to a decrease in the rate of development. Ward Cunningham called this technical debt; he did an economic analogy to software development to explain code quality.
When you write code, you make a monetary or time investment to understand and solve a problem. And time is money. You have limited resources at your disposal so you prioritize the use of these resources in solving the problem. To meet deadline, shortcuts can be taken. This means that the job can be completed more quickly, but in doing so, time had to be borrowed. Time, as stated, is money.
When you borrow money, you pay interest until the loan is paid in full. It's the same in software development. If you don't re-factor your application and align with newly discovered insights about the problem or fix previous shortcuts, you need to adjust other parts of the system. However, this adjustment is in vain because the other parts don't align with how it should have been built based on current or newly acquired knowledge.
Every minute spent on the wrong code is time spent in vain. It lowers the speed of solving the real business issues. If you keep borrowing money and not paying it back,this eventually leads to your income going to interest payments, bringing down your purchasing power to zero. It's the same as developing a program for a long period of time and only adding features without reorganizing them for a better understanding of how they work. This translates into very low productivity.
A friend told me that his latest consultant assignment involved a project with a very large technical debt. He was added to the project very late in the development cycle, and he felt like an archaeologist trying to clean up an artifact that would crumble unless he worked very slowly and cautiously. This project had been running for three years and it was now one year late.
When several programmers pointed out that the problem arose because the project was not aligned with the system and did not take into account the new knowledge and understanding of the domain. Management's comment was there was no time for refactoring as there were only 10 months left according to their earned value analysis, so the decision was to add the last feature. My friend left after a year and the project was only 90% complete.
What happens knowledge is not synchronized with code?
Management indirectly state that they don't appreciate quality in the long run. If it's not appreciated in the long run, it might not be so important in the short run either. If you are not allowed to take pride in your craftsmanship you will not do your best, because it doesn't matter. Mikael Feathers author/blogger says, "We need to see clean flexible code as an asset and count it as an asset." Whether it depends on deadlines, dispersed teams, or unfamiliarity with a new technology, it's easier to let code rot than keep it up to date.
I found a great video with Ward Cunningham when he explains Technical Debt that I have to share with you:


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By Richard Harrington | Saturday, April 18, 2015
Sometimes a non-linear editor isn't enough to interpret high frame rate footage—you need a third-party option to help you control your slow motion footage.
Third-party options can eliminate the artifacting or flicker you sometimes get with footage that's shot with a high frame rate.
In the latest episode of Video Gear Weekly, Robbie and I explore some third-party options to help your high frame rate footage look its best.
By Robbie Carman | Saturday, April 11, 2015
High frame rates allow you to slow down your video footage by a lot.
There might be times when you don't have access to faster frame rates or want to slow down your footage more. This is where a motion graphics application or a nonlinear editor comes in to make more targeted speed adjustments.
This week on Video Gear Weekly, Rich and I use Adobe After Effects to show you how to slow down video beyond what a high frame rate can offer.
By Chris Meyer | Friday, April 10, 2015
Adobe just announced some of the features we'll see in the new version of After Effects, expected to release in the coming months.
By Richard Harrington | Saturday, April 4, 2015
Whether you're shooting with a phone, a DSLR, or a high-end camera, most cameras these days are capable of shooting with faster frame rates.
High frame rates can range from 60 to 240 frames per second giving you the option for slow motion shots.
Will these high frame rates benefit your project? In this week's episode of Video Gear Weekly, Robbie and I shoot and process varying frame rates from different types of cameras.
By Robbie Carman | Saturday, March 28, 2015
The Blackmagic Studio Camera HD is a great option for a studio-only camera. It shoots quality footage from HD to 4K and it's relatively inexpensive.
But will this camera complement your studio workflow?
In this week's episode of Video Gear Weekly, Rich and I guide you through the ins and outs of the Blackmagic Studio Camera HD.
By Eduardo Angel | Saturday, March 28, 2015
One obvious difference between using artificial lights and harvesting sunlight is that we can't move the sun. The constantly changing position of our light source becomes a strategic dance. If we don't follow its steps fast enough, we might create unwanted shadows with the crew or gear.
Taking the time to plan the position of our cameras, select the proper lenses, and figure out how to block our talent becomes essential when using the sun as a keylight.
Follow these tips to make the most of the sunlight you've got on your video shoot:
By Steve Grisetti | Friday, March 27, 2015
If you're relatively new to special effects, you may be most comfortable working with grab-and-drop preset effects. Or you may be more of a do-it-yourselfer, preferring deeper settings and advanced levels of customization.
Whatever your comfort level, HitFilm 3 Pro will meet you there—and accompany you as deep as you want to go.
For those who like working with presets, the program comes bundled, for instance, with a surprisingly specific library of ready-to-go gunfire blasts—from small arms to laser beams and from shotguns to Uzis. And for expert users, the program is fully equipped with tools for creating blasts, bursts, and explosions from scratch, with dozens of emitter, core, force, and particle controls.
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By Richard Harrington | Saturday, March 21, 2015
There are times when you're shooting on location and you need a backdrop right away. Having a portable backdrop in your kit means you'll never be more than minutes away from your shot.
Portable backdrops are easy to set up when you're in a time crunch and need to quickly switch out the environment. This week on Video Gear Weekly, Robbie and I evaluate two backdrop solutions to see which works best.
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I sort of feel like I am up to my ears in details. All those little last details that you can't really start on until a few months before the wedding. Decorations, timelines, flowers, songs, jewelry, makeup, vows (ok, will this list ever end?). I still have 4 months but I am starting to feel the crunch. Nonetheless, I have lists galore, checklists and timelines to keep me on track. Only problem? Finding the time. Anyway, I am sure it will all come together slowly but surely.
In happier news, we got our honeymoon registry up and running. The most exciting part? We just got a mystery gift that was beyond generous. I am completely intrigued as to who sent it. Can't wait to see what's next!
While on the topic of our honeymoon, did you hear about the Italian cruiseship that crashed? Well, that is the exact ship we are supposed to go on. It is such a horrible and tragic incident—we feel horrible for all the people involved. But as far as what are we going to do? Your guess is as good as ours. After the crash of the economy in Greece (which changed our first honeymoon itinerary), I figure this too will work itself out.
I'm ready to see what ups and downs come our way in the next couple months. Definitely looking forward to my bridal shower next month and the bachelorette party after that. I'll be back to share all the details with you…
Meet Jessica
Jessica and Dan met nearly 7 years ago on Myspace. (Remember Myspace?) It took weeks of contemplation until they decided to finally meet… and I guess you could say the rest was history. After discovering their mutual shoe addiction, surviving countless Thanksgiving family meals together and three apartment/house moves later—they are officially ready to tie the knot.
Jessica and Dan are getting married May 27, 2012 at Malibou Lake Mountain Club in Los Angeles.


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With changes in the general economy have come changes in the self-storage finance world. Self-storage lenders, like those for all commercial real estate, apply more stringent underwriting standards when evaluating the potential of a construction, permanent or other self-storage loans. Even the refinancing process has become more challenging for self-storage owners, who must weigh their options and exit strategies. Some negotiate with lenders in an attempt to salvage underperforming self-storage properties. Tax issues are also a significant concern for self-storage owners. Cost segregation and 1031 exchange are possibilities to be explored. Financial and operating performance is reported quarterly by the self-storage real estate investment trusts (REITs): Public Storage Inc., U-Store-It Trust, Sovran Self Storage and Extra Space Storage.
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Offering Payment Flexibility and Options to Your Self-Storage Customers
October 2, 2012 Posted in Articles, Finance, Management
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- Self-Storage REIT Extra Space Storage Announces 3Q 2012 Dividend
- The BSC Group Arranges $60M in Self-Storage Financing in 60 Days
Self-Storage Owner Sells Remaining Stake in Facility at Center of Bankruptcy Cases, Alleged Ponzi Scheme
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Self-Storage Operators Get Tax Savings on Kiosk and ILock System Through Dec. 31
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Estate Planning for Self-Storage Operators: Avoiding Probate With a Living Trust
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COLLABORATION FOR A CAUSE: Several Gothenburg residents participated in a Superhero Heart Run Saturday in Kearney. The event helps raise awareness and support for children with congenital heart defects like Kellen Strauser who participated as did Phil and Lyndi Miller. Lyndi also has a heart defect. Approximately 350 people participated and nearly $15,000 was raised. Pictured are, l-r: First row—Kale Strauser, Kash Koehn, Kingston Koehn; Second row—Chiara Richeson, Kynlee Strauser, Kalli Strauser, Kellen Strauser, Kooper Koehn, Ashlyn Richeson; Third row—Angie Richeson, Tawnya Strauser, Molly Koehn, Devyn Ostendorf, Tara Foster; Fourth row—Joe Richeson, Tim Strauser, Kent Koehn, Anne Ostendorf, Stacy Healey


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I am one of those brides who is lucky enough to have an entire year (and eight months!) to plan my wedding. One of the greatest things about this is that I have the opportunity to shop through the seasons.
When we first got engaged, it was right before Christmas, and when I went shopping at my local craft and silk flower stores, I saw a lot of fall foliage and fall decorations marked down to 75% off. Wishing momentarily that I had chosen orange and red for my wedding colors, I remembered that I had an entire year to shop, and that meant spring and summer flowers would go on clearance eventually as well.
Paying full price for stuff when you're planning a wedding is never a fun thing to do. With so much to pay for, buying things on clearance is always the best option. So, here's some ideas for wedding things and when to buy them!
Spring Clearance Season
– Brightly colored flowers, especially pastel colors.
– Same goes for pastel ribbons!
– Bird cages, bird houses, etc. (I know some people are going for the love-bird theme)
Summer Clearance Season
– Bright, solid colored flowers…many of the same ones you can buy in the spring.
– Bright fabrics, ribbons.
Fall Clearance Season
– Pumpkins, gourds, etc.
– Red, yellow, orange foliage…especially leaves.
– Darker colored flowers, mums.
Christmas/Winter Clearance Season
– Silver and Gold! There are so many decorations for trees and your house in gold and silver…this is a great time to buy them for your wedding!
– Candles…it seems that around Christmas time they come out with the most beautiful white candles with glitter and sparkle and design…great for unity candles or for center pieces!
– Wedding bells – well, really they're Christmas bells…but you sure can make them into wedding bells by tying a ribbon of your choice to them.
– Greenery, poinsettias, Christmas roses.
Obviously I've missed a lot, but this was just to give you some ideas for bargain shopping through the seasons!
What did you buy on seasonal clearance for your wedding?


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After four years of construction, ADMShipyards in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has launched its first superyacht, Yas. She was built under the project name Swift141, which highlights her key features...Read Article
197-foot YogiBy | Posted February 2012 | Add a Comment
The French hospitality group LOV Hotel Collection recently acquired the 197-foot Yogi, making her the first megayacht to fly the French flag. She joins the collection's other hotel and restaurant properties in Saint-Tropez and the French Alps but will be managed as a charter yacht in the Med and Caribbean...Read Article
Explorer YachtsBy | Posted February 2012 | Add a Comment
Expedition yachts are built from the keel up to go anywhere. But turning those far-flung daydreams into reality is far more involved than planning the standard mega- yacht run between the Med and the Caribbean. These itineraries require detailed planning, specially chosen crew, and most important, yachts that are up to the challenge.Read Article
60-Meter KaiserBy | Posted January 2012 | Add a Comment
Abeking & Rasmussen 60-Meter Kaiser Based on her German name, it's hardly surprising that the 60-meter Kaiser was launched by a German shipyard—Abeking & Rasmussen. At the owner's direction, the interior design features touches of late 19th-century GermanRead Article
VAVA IIBy | Posted January 2012 | Add a Comment
A Big Splash As Cakewalk was to the U.S., Vava II is to the U.K. The 96-meter (314-foot) mega-yacht launched in September 2011 as the largest private motoryacht to be built in the country in recent memory.Read Article
Riding the TidesBy | Posted January 2012 | Add a Comment
Sometimes the customer isn't always right—and shouldn't be. Even the most carefully planned charters can encounter hiccups, but quick thinking can usually turn even the worst situation around.Read Article
MieleBy | Posted January 2012 | Add a Comment
Washer-DryerMiele introduced its new Washer-Dryer combo at Newport and sold two off the floor. With an exclusive stain-removal wash cycle and steam functions, the compact appliance is ideal for a 60-foot or larger yacht. But what sets it apart is the super-fast spin cycle, which whirls out moisture at 1600 rpm before switching to the dryer.Read Article
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ResQLink: A Personal Locator Beacon is a worst-case-scenario device. Having one makes good sense...Read Article
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Gear & Tech
Review of the Suunto Ambit 2S
Over the last few weeks I have been trying out the Suunto Ambit 2S. As with our other report on the Suunto Ambit 2GPS this is very much a personal review from an average user rather than an in depth technical review, which if you are interested can be found here. Given that it is a personal review it is useful to know the points of comparison, for years I was a Polar fan, the last model being the RS800CX, but a year ago I switched to the Garmin Forerunner 910XT for the internal GPS, multisport and swim training features. The Garmin has been my constant companion ever since. For the purposes of reviewing the Suunto I wore both the Garmin and the Suunto for swim, bike and run training sessions.
What struck me straight off was that the Suunto is more of a watch, whereas the Garmin is essentially a training computer on your wrist. The Suunto looks good, and I am happy to wear it around all day. The Garmin is only worn when training and to be honest I find it a pretty ordinary 'time piece'. What also impressed over the period of the trial was the battery life of the Suunto. With the unit in constant use I only needed to recharge it after 8 days, and the unit recharges anyway when it is plugged into the computer to download your training sessions. With the Garmin I switch it off between all training sessions, and still need to recharge it every 2-3 days. I suppose it is all relative, the Polar used to have its battery replaced after about 18 months.
The second thing I was struck by is that the Suunto requires a bit more effort to get set up than the Garmin, which is ready to use out of the box. I found the watch buttons and menu screens to be rather less intuitive than the Garmin and spent about 30 minutes or so preparing the watch to be ready for my first session. This also only gave me basic functionality, to set the watch up to record 1K intervals on the run, and to change the screen so that I could see the data I was interested in required me to download the www.movescount.com software onto my computer and make the changes there for upload to the watch. Even then it was that not easy, and I was annoyed to return from a 21K run to find that contrary to expectations I only had a single run split and could not track my pace over the course. More reading up and set up required on my part. Am I the only one that gets annoyed by the lack of anything other than a very basic user guide being included with purchases now?
In terms of fit and feel, the Suunto feels a little heavier than the Garmin on my wrist, and being circular did not fit quite as comfortably into the wrist as the rectangular Garmin, but this was only minor, and the Suunto was comfortable. The loops used to keep the strap in place are very effective, so effective in fact that releasing the strap requires a bit of effort!
The Suunto scores very highly in my books on the display. The display is really big and easy to read when training in all sports, and the backlight (with a really nice feature of being able to reverse the display lighting) makes reading the display in poor lighting super easy. Much better than either the Garmin or Polar in this regard.
Unlike the Polar and Garmin there is no wireless transfer of data to your computer. My initial reaction was that having to plug your unit in to the computer was a bit of a pain, however I have changed my mind. Often with the wireless transfers I encounter problems with data not transferring correctly or at all. No such problems when you directly connect the unit, with the added advantage that your units' battery is also being recharged. I now think this is a plus.
In terms of the analysis you are able to do on your training, the Movescount software does not appear on first glance to be as flexible and detailed as the Garmin software. Having said that as you can see from the screen grab (below) it provides all the basic information you need, including (on the run) maps, speed/pace and altitude, and splits when you work out how to set them! Suunto have also provided the ability for users to create Apps, which allows you to access a great range of features that will continue to grow. There are hundreds of pages of Apps, you can track your heart rate zones, the incline of the hill you are ascending, and my personal favourite one that tells you how many beers you have burnt (and therefore how many I can have after the session!)
My big bug bear with the Garmin is the altitude recording. While originally this feature worked well, after one of the not infrequent firmware upgareds this feature stopped working, and going by the blogs this is a common fault. I am often amused to see now that I can gain 19,000 meters in a swim squad. No such problems with the Suunto.
So in summary I think if you want one unit that combines as a cool time piece and a serious training tool the Suunto ticks the boxes very nicely. It does require a little initial set up, but in reality this is minimal and a poor reflection on us if we have become so lazy and in need of instant gratificaton that we cannot expend a little bit of effort up front.
Gear & Tech
Suunto Introduces Compact, Lightweight Spartan Trainer Wrist HR GPS Watch
The Suunto Spartan family of sports watches grows today with the launch of Spartan Trainer Wrist HR, the slim and lightweight multisport GPS watch for active sports enthusiast. The Spartan Trainer is considerably smaller in size than its older siblings, yet delivers great, versatile training features, daily activity tracking, as well as wrist heart rate measurement by best-in-class biometrics supplier Valencell.
"With Spartan Trainer we are reaching out to active sports enthusiasts who want the features and sport expertise the Spartan family offers, but prefer a smaller, lighter watch. At a suggested retail price from $279, this is a lightweight that delivers a solid, feature-packed punch," says Daniela Tjeder, Suunto's commercial marketing manager.
Spartan Trainer keeps up with you every day
Clear, easy-to-follow color graphs provide 24/7 feedback and summaries, while daily targets for steps and calories help you stay active and fit. With heart rate and motion sensing on the wrist, customizable watch faces, and training features for all kinds of sports, Spartan Trainer is ready to take you places.
Weighing only 56 grams (66g with metal bezel), Spartan Trainer is hardly noticeable on the wrist. The well-honed design fits slimmer wrists, too.
The compact yet robust watch is water resistant to 50 meters, so take it for a swim without worry. Ten hours of battery life (up to 30 hours with power saving options) provide plenty of training time. Use Spartan Trainer as a day-to-day timepiece with activity tracking for up to 14 days before needing a recharge.
Indoor and outdoor sports
Exercising with Spartan Trainer is simple and enjoyable. It uses GPS to measure speed, pace, distance and altitude. With 80 sport modes pre-installed, it is ready for nearly any sport, right out of the box. Sport-specific displays for running, cycling and swimming display relevant, real-time information. True to Suunto's outdoor and adventure heritage, the Spartan Trainer comes with GPS route navigation with breadcrumb view, making it easy to discover new routes and places and always find the way back home. With the Spartan Trainer, Suunto encourages everyone to explore their urban environment. Push the city limits—and go beyond your own.
Wrist heart rate by Valencell
The new Spartan Trainer uses world-leading optical heart rate measurement technology by Valencell, also featured in the Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR. In addition to the wrist heart rate measurement, Spartan Trainer can be used with compatible chest heart rate sensors such as the optional Suunto Smart Sensor.
Five vibrant designs
The Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR comes in five distinctive models: Gold and Steel boast an elegant, urban feel with prominent stainless steel elements at $329 MSRP, while Ocean, Blue and Black offer a fresh, sporty look and retail at $279. The Spartan Trainer in Ocean, Blue and Black variants will be available beginning August 31, while the Spartan Trainer Gold and Steel will start with limited availability in September.
Glass: Mineral Crystal
Bezel: Polyamide/Stainless Steel
Case: Polyamide
Strap: Silicone
Battery Life: Up to 10 hours in training mode (up to 30 hours with power save options)
Navigation: GPS
Water Resistance: 50m
Weight: 56g
Width: 46mm
Thickness: 14.9mm
Gear & Tech
CeramicSpeed launches double 14-tooth Eagle Pulley Wheels
Pulley wheels specifically made to fit the SRAM Eagle 12-speed groupset, now go under the name CeramicSpeed Eagle 14.
The number 14 refers to a 14/14-tooth design in the pulleys. Part of the developing process has been to have Specialized Racing test two different versions of the Eagle Pulley Wheels; a standard 12/14-tooth and an experimenting 14/14-tooth. After thorough testing, the feedback from every rider and mechanic having worked with the pulleys was unequivocally. The 14/14-tooth design was categorized as state-of-the-art in shifting performance and low chain friction.
"As already proven by the OSPW system on the road, larger diameter pulley wheels reduce friction by limiting the amount of rotation experienced by each chain link as it passes. Combined with the precision machining and incredibly high quality bearings inside, the new 14/14-tooth Eagle pulleys are the final piece of drivetrain perfection to get the absolute most out of our mountain bike drivetrains. In addition, the machined alloy pulleys are stiffer and therefore enhance shifting feel and give a more precise and instant engagement than we have experienced with stock pulleys before", explains Brad Copeland, mechanic at Specialized Racing.
Even before the Eagle pulleys had left the nest, they had won their first World Cup. As part of the thorough testing procedure, Danish MTB prodigy Simon Andreassen rode them at the 2017 UCI MTB World Cup in Andorra, where he took his first ever win in the U23 category of this series.
"I really love the new 14-tooth pulleys, the smooth rotation and fast gear change is a game changer. I've tried them for the first time in the World Cup in Andorra, and that worked out pretty good", Simon Andreassen, rider at Specialized Racing.
CeramicSpeed's R&D department came up with the same conclusions as Specialized Racing's mechanics and riders after conducting several in-house tests. R&D Manager, Carsten Ebbesen, explains the difference between 12/14-tooth and 14/14-tooth as a matter of higher watts savings:
"Our measurements show, that the watt saving when using 14/14-tooth compared to 12/14-tooth is 20% higher. Furthermore, the improved shifting performance is a combination of a narrow-wide upper pulley wheel and a stiff aluminium design combined with the unique ceramic bearing with very little play."
The CeramicSpeed Eagle 14 Pulley Wheels will be available in both titanium and aluminium. The aluminium pulleys will come in two colors; black and gold. The black version is available from today, while the gold colored version will be available from October.
Gear & Tech
Does having a lead moto provide drafting rider performance?
In the world of quantum physics, there is a well-known principle that states you cannot measure an object without changing it. This is appropriately called the observer effect. Although the quantum mechanics application of the principle is targeted at unimaginably small objects, are we accidentally triggering this same effect by our need to stay informed and to provide excellent media coverage for cycling and triathlon?
I doubt that many people would argue: excellent media coverage of an event can only do good things for its popularity. As a slightly less than mainstream sport, triathlon can only benefit by having excellent television coverage. Instead of watching the splits pop up in a text based web browser, we can now watch the look of pain on Alistair Brownlee as he fights to keep ahead of a charging Lionel Sanders and Sebastian Kienle at the recent Challenge Samorin race. Watching this unfold in front of your eyes is a fantastic addition to the sport, helping to draw in a new generation to the pain and self-torture, but also elation and accomplishment experienced, in turn, by these athletes. As great as this is, what is the cost of having this wonderful coverage delivered to us? Are we inadvertently changing the outcome by striving to get top-notch television coverage?
Motos are ever-present in the world of triathlon and cycling. They enforce rules, record images and even provide advanced warning to spectators who are anxiously awaiting the race leaders to come screaming by. A nominal separation distance is kept between the athlete and the moto, but because of an infinite number of outside influences, sometimes this distance falls to the point where a benefit is being handed out to someone who is already leading the race.
At what point do we need to start worrying about influence of lead out motos and how much of a benefit can they inadvertently offer to the athletes?
Using the same 3D scanning and software analysis techniques I've previously used to investigate athlete drafting, I have now turned the attention to drafting of a lead out camera moto. In this investigation, I've considered following distances between 5m and 20m with the rider directly behind the moto, and then subsequently moved to the side by 1m and 2m. There's no doubt that everyone expects a significant draft benefit close up, but how large is it at 20m? And how quickly does it fall off as you move away from the centre of the wake?
In the direct wake of the lead out moto, drag is reduced nearly by half at 5m, around a third at 10m, but, most concerningly, by nearly 20% as far as 20m out. As the rider moves side to side (or as crosswinds blow the wake around), this effect drops off extremely quickly. At 5m back with a 1m sideways position, a 46% drag reduction drops off to less than 5%. At 2m, this effect is as close to nothing as actually matters.
In Figure 2, we can see that the average windspeed in the wake of the moto forms a fairly narrow corridor, then moves back up to "normal" conditions as you move off the centerline. Once a rider exits this blue wake, the benefits of drafting are minimal.
Looking at instantaneous results (think of it as a snapshot of the flow), Figure 3, the effects of turbulence and unsteady flow can be seen. This oscillation is the reason that drafting always feels like you're getting bounced around, rather than sitting in a smooth, calm area.
So, now that we know even at 20m, a cyclist can benefit from a massive reduction in drag, on the order of 20%, how does this translate into speed? Well, at 250W, Alex would be travelling approximately 45km/h in calm air. Reducing his drag by 20%? That corresponds with a whopping 3.3km/h increase in speed without any additional effort, the equivalent of an extra 55W! If Alex were the lead rider on a 70.3 bike split, benefitting the entire time from a lead-out draft, this would save him up to 8 minutes! Is this fair? Is this something that we want to allow? Definitely not.
The real question is how do we deal with this? I think it's safe to say that no one wants to take a step back in terms of television coverage, but education for the camera operators would be a good first step. Asking them to keep a horizontal offset from the rider would certainly help, since the draft benefit is so sensitive to location. Are there other solutions?
Although we may not be able to completely break the laws of physics, we can certainly minimize the impact of our own self-inflicted observer effect.
Gear & Tech
Final Surge's New iOS App Sets a New Standard for Mobile Training Log Apps
Today Final Surge has released their new 2nd generation iOS App that sets a new standard for mobile training log apps (Android coming in October 2017). The Final Surge App makes it so easy to track workouts that workouts actually get tracked… and the tracking contains the detailed data needed to optimize your training to get maximum results without injury. Ideal for runners, cyclists, and multisport athletes and coaches in sports like triathlon, duathlon, Xterra and more.
Key features include a Daily View that shows detailed workout data for each day and is color-coded to show whether the workout was completed as planned. The Weekly View doesn't require you to awkwardly put the phone into landscape mode and shows planned and completed workout totals by type to confirm with just a glance if you are on plan. The Complete As Planned button on the workout entry screen automatically enters Distance, Duration, and Pace, plus it's easy to add How You Felt, your Perceived Effort, and Workout Notes. The App automatically syncs through platforms like Garmin Connect®, Strava®, MapMyRun®, and others.
The App shows laps/splits, the workout map and route, selectable workout graphs and charts, and training zones, gear, corrected elevation, weather, and more. The App uses the familiar text messaging format for conversations between coach and athlete for each workout.
Unlike other apps, log in only once if you are both a Coach and an Athlete. Coaches can easily access, review and manage their athletes' and teams' workout calendars. Team calendars, internal message boards, and individual messaging make this App ideal for high school, collegiate, professional and club teams.
Gear & Tech
Review: Scicon AeroComfort 3.0 Travel Bag – Worth the Upgrade?
Nothing worries triathletes more than travelling to a destination race with their bike. Losing your wallet, phone or first-born must be covered by travel insurance. But your bike? No such luxury. You only have to stand around the over-sized baggage area with the rest of your nervous brethren to see just how popular the Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 travel bags are. Bag after bag being wheeled/thrown out by airline staff, nervously greeted with a passion akin to welcoming a child into the family.
I've travelled with the Scicon Aerocomfort bags for several years, so I will focus not so much on reviewing the bag itself. If you're travelling with a triathlon bike, get one. I will focus more on differences between the Aerocomfort 2.0 an 3.0 and whether or not there's sufficient reason for an upgrade.
Pro tip: Make sure your mark your own bag so as to not snag yourself a free upgrade or the horror of a downgrade.
Hard shell vs soft shell
The Scicon Aerocomfort 2 has become the de-facto standard for soft shell padded travel bags. But with hard shell cases available, why do most triathletes travel with them? Well, with the growing trend of integrated headsets on aero frames, the ability for a rider to simply push their bars down to fit in a hard-shell simply isn't there. Unless you're paying for your mechanic's holiday. Also, there is the question of weight. Something that can sting you if you travel internationally. Soft shell bags simply weigh less. With sufficient planning, strategic purchasing of additional padding and the occasional prayer most triathletes can be assured their carbon child is in safe hands.
Related: 7 Essential Tips When Travelling with your Triathlon Bike
Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 Build Quality
First thing you will notice is the external bag build quality. Scicon have replaced the 840 Nylon with a new weave called Scicon D-TEX860. This Nylon seems more flexible but is also tougher and thicker whilst maintaining the 8kg weight. They have also added key reinforcement points where you tend to bang the bike on the base. I've heard several reports of the bag ripping at the points that Scicon have now re-enforced and I'm glad Scicon have listened – you can see this happening in the photos.
The second key improvement concerns the wheels. They are a big improvement and seem to respond no matter where you push the bike, freely rotating in 360 degrees. Previous versions of the bag could see you careering off in strange directions, given the often varied terrain that overseas travel brings.
Internal Improvements
One of the big attractions of the Scicon Aerocomfort range of bags is the integrated mounted frame. Not only does the bike frame keep the front forks and rear dropouts stable but it also serves as a bike stand, allowing you to quickly assemble your bike at your destination. It's certainly a very simple process to slot your bike into, with minimal fuss. In previous versions of the frame, the front forks were secured with a T-bar, which was not statically secured to the mount. This meant that it tended to wobble about a bit and could result in the front forks detaching from the frame. Scicon have now fixed this with the T-bar being secured to the mount via an adjustable screw which also aids assembly.
The bag also comes with a steel rear derailleur protector, which protects the mech from being damaged during transit. The chain is now kept out of the way via a new chain keeper function to hold the chain in place.
Pro Tip: pull your derailleur forward, using a cable tie or string so it's fully under the guard to maximize protection.
For you disc brake riders out there, the Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 now supports thru axles, so no compatibility issues there.
As you can see in the photos, once the bike is secured in the mounted frame you simply place your wheels in the internal padded bags, hook up the jockey straps (now with tightening cords on both sides rather than one, a small detail but it helps when your tightening) and close the bag at the top.
What does 'no disassembly required' really mean?
I'm a 6ft 3 rider on a 58cm bike with aggressive reach out front and, true to the brochure, I have never had to adjust my bike… much. For larger riders there isn't enough space at the front of the bag to fit your aero bars in as you would ride them. The arm pads stick out too much, even with the additional 1cm of height this bag provides. It's simply a matter of loosening the bars a little and turning them inward so the pads are inside the bars. Nothing major, just something to be aware of if you are a taller rider. Shorter riders don't seem to have this problem.
Pro Tip: Mark where you bars are with tape before adjusting.
The Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 now comes with clearly labeled top tube, seat and aero bar protectors which is a welcome addition but this leads to my biggest gripe with this bag – the lack of frame padding that comes default with the bike. Scicon sell a series of additional padding options to cover the seat post, forks, aero brakes, and importantly the drive chain, and I suggest that you invest in each and every one of these. Problem is, even on sale this can add another $200 to the overall cost. I would like to see Scicon include more of these options by default in the base bag in future releases.
Given these bikes cost around the price of a small car, many of us with these bags also create additional padding (see photos) to help cover almost 100% of the frame. Maybe overkill but the safety of a loved one is surely worth it?
So, would I recommend it as an upgrade? Well perhaps. The Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 improves over the 2.0 in all areas, particularly securing the forks to the frame and in its mobility, so if your travel bag is getting a bit old in the tooth, it's certainly worth an upgrade. However, I would be hard pushed to say that any of the features warrant a must upgrade recommendation.
Would I recommend the Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 to someone who is considering travelling with their bike for the first time? Absolutely, although the price of the bag at retail is twice that of some of its competitors ($949 AUD, with most of the competition around the $500 AUD mark). Its build quality and integrated protection are top of the line. It's worth noting, though, that you can still pick up the Aerocomfort 2.0 on sale for $550 AUD. This, with only a few less features is the smart buy.
All in all a great travel bag with advanced features, sure to get you to the start line with your precious intact. Just remember the additional padding required and nuisance of protecting your components and frame.
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All in all a great travel bag with advanced features, sure to get you to the start line with your precious intact. Just remember the additional padding required and nuisance of protecting your components and frame.
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Strava Unveils Club Posts, the Newest Way for Groups of Athletes to Connect
Today Strava introduces club posts, the newest way to share content and information on the social network for athletes. Strava club admins can now share a variety of posts with club members including announcements, questions, stories, photos, routes and segments, articles, product reviews, and other engaging athletic content. Once posted, content now appears in club member's Strava feed as well as in the Posts section of the club. Learn more about club posts here.
Strava clubs are increasingly the place to find information, share inspiring stories and build community among athletes, with clubs ranging from casual groups of friends to local shops to global brands. Club posts offers a new way for club admins to keep Strava athletes up-to-date about what's happening in their communities. Club admins can also share the post link with their social media network to grow an even larger Strava club following.
"We are committed to making Strava the home for people's athletic life, where you are not only tracking activities but also connecting with other athletes: sharing tips, discovering new routes and races, and getting inspired," says Aaron Forth, Chief Product Officer at Strava. "With more than 160,000 active clubs on Strava, we saw an opportunity to offer even more ways for athletes to engage with each other, keep clubs active and growing, keep athletes motivated, and ultimately provide an even richer Strava experience."
Club posts are the latest addition to Strava's social platform, and another step toward making Strava the comprehensive home for athletes to share content with each other, get inspired, and discuss relevant topics with other athletes.
Late last year Strava introduced club posts in beta to a limited set of clubs, which not only helped to improve product features for wider availability but also resulted in increased engagement with club posts. On average, over 20% of athletes on Strava who saw a club post engaged with it. This newest content feature on Strava joins other recent milestones for the social platform including the billionth shared activity and athlete posts, a new way for individual athletes to share content on Strava.
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It seems Samsung is about to deliver yet another handset for its Corby line, reportedly called Samsung Corby Beat M3710 (obviously music-centric). By the looks of it, the Corby Beat is almost identical to the Samsung Lindy, which is exclusively available in Portugal. The Beat has the same design and specs (including a 2.8" touchscreen, 3MP camera and Wi-Fi), except that it is expected to lack 3G support. One thing that is interesting about it however is that Mobile-review's Eldar Murtazin has shared via Twitter that the handset will come with a Game Store that will be a feature present on all bada phones. It is said that all the games inside it will be Java-based. According to email@example.com, the Samsung Corby Beat M3710 will be available this February at a retail price of about $300, although it isn't certain on which markets.
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Nexus : for symphony orchestra & jazz quintet
by Don Banks (1971)
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Year: 1971
Instrumentation: 2 flutes (doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (2nd doubling cor ang), 2 clarinets (2nd doubling bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, piano, timpani, percussion (2 players), strings, Jazz quintet: trumpet, alto saxophone, piano, bass, drums.
Duration: 68 min.
Difficulty: Medium
Contents note: In 3 movements.
Dedication note: Dedicated to the Staatsthoeter Kessel and to Herr General Musik Direktor Gerd Albrecht
Commission note: Commissioned by the Staatsthoeter Kessel and to Herr General Musik Direktor Gerd Albrecht
First performance: by John Dankworth Quintet — 8 Apr 71. Kessel
Article: Loving Tribute to an Impeccable Craftsman
by Roger Covell — © John Fairfax Holdings
Source: Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 7 September 1993 pg.21
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1 May 2010: at Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Nexus (The Malthouse). Featuring Bramwell Tovey, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
1987: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Featuring Don Burrows, Judy Bailey, Stuart Challender, Ed Gaston, John Hoffman, Owen Chambers, Rod Lemke, Sydney Symphony.
8 Apr 71: Kessel. Featuring John Dankworth Quintet.
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Glock 21 vs 30
Wanting to replace my everyday carry with a .45 and looking at Glocks and just wanted any opinions between the 21 and the 30.
I have both, both of them are excellent weapons, however i have to admit it, the 30 is a very accurate weapon.
And for concealed carry, it is easier concealed, I would vote for the 30, then get the 21 later down the road :D
That's exactly what I've done. My 30SF is always on my side and I'm very happy with it. Had some problems out of the box but Glock sent me parts and it's taken care of. A+ !!!!!!
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The 21 would be on the large side for EDC. Have one and like it a lot but its more of a camping gun for me.
Im looking to replace my open carry not to conceal it, that change your opinion on going with one over the other?
For open carry the 21 is fine. The 30 makes the option of both more doable but the 21 is a large gun. Which I personally like.
Talaras, I own both and the best I can tell you is that I have no problem carrying the 21 openly, however, it is heavier. More barrel for accuracy and more rounds in the magazine, but I'm a big guy (6'4", 225-lbs) so it doesn't even come close to uncomfortable and the larger grip is more comfortable for shooting. Absolutely nothing wrong with the 30, but it is smaller all around and can be concealed more easily. The 30 makes a great BUG to the 21.
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The only way to accurately determine specific forage quality is through lab analysis of a forage sample. Reliable results depend upon submitting a good sample that truly represents the lot of hay that is being tested. Here are some tips for collecting a hay sample:
* Use a hay probe to collect the sample. Reaching into a bale of hay with your hand and pulling out some hay will not provide you with a good representative sample. A hay probe allows you to take a good cross section of the bale, getting a representative sample of both leaves and stems. Check with your county extension office about a hay probe. Many offices have one that can be signed out and used to collect a forage sample.
* Take cores from 15-20 bales within a lot of hay to get a more accurate average of hay quality. Small square bales should be sampled by drilling the hay probe into the end of the bale. Large round bales should be sampled on the rounded side of the bale. On large round bales, if the outer layer is weathered and not going to be eaten by livestock then pull away the weathered layer and sample from that point going in towards the core of the bale. It is important to try to mimic in your sampling what the animal is actually going to consume.
* A lot of hay can be differentiated by species, cutting date and location. For example, 1st cutting fescue hay vs. 1st cutting orchardgrass hay would be two different lots of hay, requiring two different samples submitted for testing. A first cutting orchardgrass hay baled on May 20th vs. a 1st cutting orchardgrass hay baled on June 20th are far enough apart in quality that separate samples should be submitted even though both are 1st cutting. In fact, if you look at the hay test results and dates from the Fairfield County samples in the previous article, 7-10 days can make a significant difference in hay quality and probably warrants a separate sample.
* A 1st cutting hay baled from a high fertility field vs. a 1st cutting hay purchased from a neighbor's rarely fertilized field should be considered as two different samples even if the hay was cut and baled about the same time and has similar species.
* As you sample, empty the forage cores into a plastic bag. Usually a 1 quart ziplock bag works well. Make sure the bag is clearly labeled. If you are sampling silage or baleage and there is going to be a time lag between sampling and delivery to whatever office may be sending off the sample for analysis, then refrigerate or freeze the sample.
Find a list here in PDF of some labs that can do a laboratory forage analysis: http://fairfield.osu.edu/topics/agriculture-and-natural-resources/flyers/Labs.pdf
Source: Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator, Athens County and Buckeye Hills EERA


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Question submitted on May 24, 2013.
QuestionI just got medicare. I do not wish to purchase any suppliment. What specifically will medicare (stand alone) cover?
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Medicare Part A (hospital insurance)
Generally called hospital insurance, Part A covers services associated with inpatient hospital care (i.e., the costs associated with an overnight stay in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or psychiatric hospital, such as charges for the meals, hospital room, and nursing services). Part A also covers hospice care and home health care. You cannot buy Part A coverage alone.
Medicare Part B (medical insurance)
Generally called medical insurance, Part B covers other medical care. Physician care--whether it was received while you were an inpatient at a hospital, at a doctor''s office, or as an outpatient at a hospital or other health-care facility--is covered under Part B. In addition, ambulance service, laboratory tests, and physical therapy or rehabilitation services are covered. Part B also covers 100 percent of the cost of many preventive services and an annual wellness visit.
For 2013, the standard monthly premium is $104.90.
Medicare Part C
The 1997 Balanced Budget Act expanded the kinds of private health care plans that may offer Medicare benefits to include managed care plans, medical savings accounts, and private fee-for-service plans. These Medicare Part C programs are in addition to the original fee-for-service options under Medicare Parts A and B. Medicare Part C programs vary, but generally provide all Medicare-covered benefits. Some also offer extra benefits. These plans are called Medicare Advantage plans and charge a monthly fee.
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Medicare Part D covers the costs of prescription drugs. All Medicare beneficiaries are eligible to join a Medicare prescription drug plan offered by private companies or insurers that have been approved by Medicare. Most plans charge a monthly premium and premiums vary. You may also need to satisfy an annual deductible and pay a share of your prescription costs.
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Chestnut Petroleum Agrees to $1 Million Labor Settlement
Investigation finds the company's employees were paid less than the federal minimum wage and were not properly compensated for overtime hours worked.
NEW YORK -- Chestnut Petroleum Dist. Inc., operator of 37 convenience stores throughout the Hudson Valley, Brooklyn and Long Island, N.Y., and New Jersey and Connecticut, has agreed to pay 767 employees a total of $900,000 in back wages -- plus a $100,000 penalty to the federal government -- to resolve a U.S. Department of Labor lawsuit that alleged violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
An investigation by the department's Wage and Hour Division alleged that, in many workweeks between April 20, 2003 and May 28, 2006, employees at the various locations were paid less than the federal minimum wage and were not properly compensated for overtime hours worked. The investigation also claimed that the employers failed to keep required records that showed, among other things, the hours worked each day, total hours worked each week and rates of pay for many of the employees.
The FLSA requires that covered employees be paid at least the applicable minimum wage as well as one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 per week. The law also requires that accurate records of employees' wages, hours and other conditions of employment be maintained, according to the Labor Department.
The Labor Department filed suit against Chestnut Petroleum Dist. Inc. and its various locations in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Also named as defendants were: Salah "Sal" AlJamal, president of all the corporate defendants; Khalil "Cal" ElJamal, secretary of Chestnut Petroleum; Saleh "Sam" ElJamal, treasurer of Chestnut Petroleum; and Ahmad "Mickey" Jamal, a Chestnut Petroleum employer.
A consent judgment, signed on March 30, prohibits the defendants from committing future FLSA violations. The judgment orders the defendants to pay minimum wage and overtime back wages totaling $850,000 combined, plus interest, to the majority of the workers, and to pay $50,000 combined to two employees who were unlawfully fired. The defendants also must pay a civil money penalty of $100,000 to the Labor Department. The payments are to be made in 24 monthly installments beginning April 1.
Additionally, the court has ordered the defendants to expunge from their employment records all references to the actions taken against the two wrongfully-fired employees and to implement a compliance program designed by the Labor Department to ensure their future compliance with all requirements of the FLSA.
"This administration is committed to ensuring that workers are paid all of the wages they have earned," U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao said in a statement. "The $900,000 settlement in this case will provide workers the back wages they are owed and the $100,000 civil penalty is further incentive to properly compensate workers from now on."
The Wage and Hour Division's Albany district and Hudson Valley area offices conducted this investigation, and the suit was filed by the Labor Department's Regional Solicitor's Office in Manhattan.


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The Timberwolves appeared sluggish throughout the first half of Tuesday night's home stand against Milwaukee. Fortunately for Minnesota, the Wolves rebounded after halftime and played a second half much stronger than their opponents. Coming out on top of the 112-101 final score, the Timberwolves bagged their 32nd win of the season. Kevin Love led with 27 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Kevin Martin with 26 points. Dante Cunningham and JJ Barea came off the bench for a total of 28 points.
Incredibly, the Bucks didn't miss a single shot until the 4:35 mark of the first quarter, making all 12 of their first attempts. Not surprisingly after those numbers, the Wolves trailed by five going into Q2.
"I thought [the Bucks] were going to set some sort of record," said Minnesota head coach Rick Adelman after the game.
Minnesota shot 46 percent in the second quarter, but the Bucks continued to drop almost 60 percent of their shots. Defensively, the Wolves just weren't on target. Barea came off the bench and added the spark and aggressiveness that his team needed. Barea's tenacity and better-than-average shooting, combined with Martin's offense, kept Minny in the game during the first half.
"I love it. I miss it," Barea said. "I miss playing off the ball a little bit, especially with Ricky. When I'm making shots, it's great for our team."
According to Adelman, the locker room speech at halftime revolved around defense. "[In the first half] we shared the wealth," Adelman said. "Every starter [for Milwaukee] had a basket in the first six minutes of the game. We were too soft. They made shots, but we let them go wherever they wanted to go."
Love scored only nine points in the first half, but the All-Star came alive in the third quarter, hitting two three-point buckets and a jump shot and grabbing a couple rebounds. Love added another three-point shot and 11 total points in the fourth.
Ricky Rubio also delivered a strong performance for Minnesota, grabbing 11 points, 10 assists and three steals. Rubio has played well the last few games, and his confidence in shooting the ball seems to finally be increasing. The starting PG shared his minutes a bit with Barea, but Adelman played the two in the same lineup several times, as well.
"J.J.'s a great scorer and sometimes he needs to play the (shooting guard)," Rubio said. […] I like playing with him. He made shots today and he played a lot."
Milwaukee PG Brandon Knight led his team with 21 points, but in the end it wasn't enough to regain the lead against Minnesota. The Bucks struggled to keep up after halftime, and their shots didn't fall the way they did in the first. On the evening, the Wolves shot 48 percent to the Bucks' 52. While the 13-win team certainly gave a valiant effort during 75 percent of the contest, the fourth quarter proved Minnesota the better team.
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Tuesday's victory marked the first time Minnesota has won 32 games in a single season since 2006-2007, when the squad notched the same number. The squad will attempt Win #33 when it faces Al Jefferson and the Charlotte Bobcats on the road Friday. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.. Fans can view the game on Fox Sports North.


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Just enjoying my life as it comes(and its usually awesome as fuck)
Eating pizza
Wondering why I have such little time to spend with pizza
Holding long thoughtful conversations
Talking to cats
It's Always Sunny
Anthony Bourdain
Trailer Park Boys
Key and Peele
Dr. Who
Pizza, pizza, pizza, pizza, pizza, and did I mention pizza?
Thai food
Kitchen Knife
A nice glass of scotch
Good company
My kitty
A nice big joint at the end of a long day
How I always seem to miss incredible sets at festivals.
What im hungry for.... And then wanting something else about 10 seconds later
If I should just give up on everything and join a traveling gypsy circus.
You think I'm cute
If you wanna get drinks or find a chill smoke spot near Lake Washington
You are going to an EDM show and want to have a friend to rage with
You too talk to cats in long drawn out conversations and don't find it crazy or weird or anything