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Deputy Sheriff George Malcolm succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a man who had been harassing female students of the Lorton Valley School.
Deputy Malcolm, who was the school's head instructor, swore out a warrant against the man and the following day went with two citizens to arrest the suspect near Lorton. During the arrest, the man pulled out a handgun and shot Deputy Malcolm five times, hitting him in the abdomen, hip, and hand.
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How could clicking on a game in an email hurt anyone? As innocent as it may seem, that link could take over your computer or steal your identity. Malicious software comes in all shapes and sizes. That's why it pays to be on the lookout for potential online threats.
Here are five cyberscams to recognize and avoid:
1. Phony Tech Support Calls
You get a call from Microsoft tech support and the so-called technician tells you the company has "detected problems" with your computer. The tech offers to walk you through some fixes over the phone, but what he actually is doing is installing remote-access software to gain access to your computer. Once installed, he can introduce malware, extort money or wreak havoc on your machine.
Companies don't monitor your computer, and no tech support operation will call to offer unsolicited help. If anyone you don't know calls and asks you to do anything involving your computer, hang up.
2. Social Network Scams
Social networks offer a number of platforms for tech scams. One of the most common involves a friend whose Facebook account has been hacked. The scammer sends a fake plea to your friend's contact list, which includes you, asking for cash. Any money sent goes straight into the scammer's pocket. If you receive a request that screams of foul play, contact your friend using a different channel — like a phone.
Also, never click on unusual URLs sent through a social network. Change your Facebook privacy settings so only friends can see your personal information.
"And never follow anyone on Twitter you don't know or if you aren't certain of the account's legitimacy," says Jack Key, USAA's chief information security officer.
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This scam starts with a web pop-up alerting you to a security problem on your machine. It prompts you to download additional software to fix it, but after you do so, you're told the problem is even more severe than first indicated. The software says you need to pay a fee of $40 or more to correct the issue. After using your credit card to pay the fee, the problem "goes away." The catch is, there never was a virus — the original download caused the problem with the intent of getting you to pay to make it go away.
Any pop-up asking for money is malware and not part of a legitimate security program. Run standard anti-malware software to rid your computer of the attack. If that doesn't work, a web search from another computer for the name of the program usually will provide specific tools designed to remove the malware from your machine.
4. Email Scams
One of the most common email-based attacks is phishing. This is when a hacker sends you an email claiming to be from your bank or another business, attempting to trick you into providing your password or other sensitive data.
"Old-fashioned malware is still commonly delivered via email in the form of an attachment," says Key. Malware contained in compressed ZIP file attachments is common — never open them.
"Another popular scam involves an email offering you a job interview out of state," warns Alex Hinchliffe, mobile malware research manager for McAfee. "'You send us a check, and we'll send you a plane ticket.' Of course, no job exists and no ticket arrives. But as job seekers get desperate, some people fall for it."
Never open an attachment you aren't 100% sure is legitimate. Be wary of any email asking you to click a link, call a phone number, or provide private information about yourself or an account you own. Reputable companies never gather information this way.
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Generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity (GARCH) effects imply the probability of large losses is greater than standard mean-variance analysis suggests. Accurately capturing GARCH for housing markets is vital for portfolio management. Previous investigations of GARCH in housing have focused on narrow regions or aggregated effects of GARCH across markets, imposing one nationwide effect. This paper tests fifty state housing markets for GARCH, and develops individual GARCH models for those states, allowing for different effects in each. Results indicate there are GARCH effects in over half the states, and the signs and magnitudes vary widely, highlighting the importance of estimating separate GARCH models for each market.
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Five of the best tripods for under $450
Long exposures, low light, macro work, landscapes, product photography - just a few of the typical situations where having your camera as stable as possible is vital if you're going to avoid camera shake. Some photographers shy away from using a tripod, citing the need to avoid adding extra bulk and weight to their kit as key reasons for their decision. Obviously, tripods do have their drawbacks, but modern models are increasingly lightweight, fold down very small and - as such - are very portable. Sure, you could rely on your surroundings to give you some form of support in certain situations - benches, rocks, tables, the ground - but if sharpness and detail is your utmost priority when it comes to taking photographs, then you really can't beat a good tripod for stability.
There are a huge range of options available on the market, all of which have their own unique properties, pros and cons. The most expensive models tend to be manufactured from incredibly lightweight materials like carbon or basalt fiber for example, while cheaper models are usually constructed using heavier materials (albeit only marginally in some cases) like aluminum. Some tripods also boast additional features, like the ability to swing out the center column (ideal for low-level shooting) or remove it completely to use as a monopod.
Some tripods are offered in combination with heads, while others will require the latter to be purchased separately, giving you a bit more freedom over the choice of product you need for your favored type of photography. Generally, ball heads are best suited to photographers who like to do a bit of everything - they're quick to reposition but it's difficult to make precise adjustments with them - while the two-way pan-and-tilt variety tends to be the head of choice for action and wildlife photographers, as it allows for smooth panning. A three-way head can be slower to use but allows for separate control of each axis, making it a good all-rounder. Finally - for genres like macro and architectural photography where precision is key - a geared three-way head allows for the greatest level of precision, at the expense of added weight and bulk.
Another thing to consider is the working height you need for your favored type of photography - this will affect the number of leg sections your ideal tripod will need to have. As well as the weight of the product itself, be sure to pay attention to the maximum load your tripod/head combination can bear and check it can support your heaviest camera gear. Finally, the locking mechanism used to secure the legs will be down to personal preference: you can usually either opt for a tripod with twist locks or a 'quick-locking' system that basically snaps open/closed.
Here, we've gathered five of the best tripods on the market that are available for less than $450, with something to suit every budget: read on to discover which of our best buys is the perfect partner for your camera gear.
Benro Transfunctional Travel Angel Aluminium Tripod Kit
- List Price: $237
- www.benrousa.com
Small but perfectly formed, the new Transfunctional Travel Angel series from Benro is designed to meet the demands of photographers who prefer to travel light. The most compact tripod in this round-up, our test model - the A0691TB00 - folds down to 16.1 inches and weighs in at just 2.9 lbs, making it very light and portable. An ideal solution for globetrotting enthusiasts, or photographers who like to hike long distances with their kit, this little tripod won't weigh you down and its small size when folded makes it easy to attach to the outside of your camera bag - otherwise you can stow it in the included carry case.
The innovative design of this tripod incorporates legs that can be inverted and folded back through 180 degrees, while the 'Transfunctional' part of its name refers to its very useful ability to be converted to a monopod, without the need for any tools: one of the legs can be quickly removed and coupled with the top plate, adding another dimension to this tripod's level of flexibility.
The versatile nature of the Transfunctional Travel Angel series is further enhanced by the two different angles at which the legs can be locked to allow for ground-level shooting. Even though the center column is fixed, the minimum working height is still a respectable 16.1 inches. The 5-section legs are secured with dust and water resistant rubberized twist locks that are comfortable and quick to operate and the tripod comes paired with the smooth-action Benro B00 Dual Action ball head. All in all, this is an impressive package that's worth considering if you want to avoid adding too much bulk to your existing kit bag - just take note of the load capacity and check your camera gear is compatible first.
|The Benro B00 Dual Action ball head that's supplied with this tripod is simple and smooth to
operate and adds value to the overall package.
- Weight: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
- Load capacity (legs): 13.2 lbs (6 kg)
- Max height (with center column down) 51.2 in (130 cm)
- Min height: 16.1 in (40.9 cm)
- Closed length: 16.1 in (40.9 cm)
- Material: Aluminum alloy
- Head included: Yes - ball and socket
- Load capacity (head): 13.2 lbs (6 kg)
- Leg sections: 5
- Leg lock type: Twist-locks
Induro Alloy AT213 Tripod
- List Price: $210
- www.indurogear.com
With a maximum load capacity of 22 lbs, the Induro AT213 is a real workhorse that's capable of supporting everything up to a pro DSLR body with a long telephoto lens attached, making it an ideal choice for sports and action photographers in particular.
Constructed from aluminum alloy, this tripod has a reassuring weight to it that ensures the utmost stability: an asset that's enhanced further by the wide stance of the legs when the tripod is set up. The large footprint created gives the AT213 a very stable base, but if you find yourself caught in particularly harsh conditions, there's a spring-loaded hook at the base of the center column for adding extra weight.
Other impressive features include generous padded grips on each of the legs providing comfortable handling in all weathers, adjustable leg angles - great for shooting on uneven surfaces - an integral bubble level and reversible locking center column for low-angle photography. The legs are in three sections, secured by dust and moisture-resistant half-twist leg locks that feel very secure and are easy to operate. The interchangeable rubber feet and stainless steel spikes - plus a tool kit and durable carry case for easy portability - added to the fact that this tripod can be snapped up online for around $140 - makes the AT213 a very appealing low-priced option.
|Interchangeable non-slip rubber feet and heavy-duty spikes increase the
versatility of this heavy-duty tripod.
- Weight: 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
- Load capacity (legs): 22 lbs (10 kg)
- Max height (with center column down) 56.7 in (144 cm)
- Min height: 23.4 in (59.4 cm)
- Closed length: 25.6 in (65 cm)
- Material: Aluminum alloy
- Head included: No
- Load capacity (head): N/A
- Leg sections: 3
- Leg lock type: Twist-locks
Manfrotto 294 Aluminium Kit (MK294A3-A0RC2)
- List Price: $167.00
- www.manfrotto.us
Body text: An excellent all-rounder at an affordable price, the 294 Aluminium kit is the larger of the tripods featured in the recently launched 290 Series. Inspired by the popular original 190 Series, the new range is cast from aluminum alloy and sports a range of features that make them an appealing prospective buy - particularly if you shop around online for the best price.
The MK294A3 comes with the basic, yet superbly engineered detachable A0RC2 ball head (also aluminum), adding to the value-for-money of this comprehensive kit. The tripod itself features 3 leg sections, secured with flick-locks that are quick, smooth and simple to operate, while the center column benefits from an anti-shock collar and anti-rotation system: all traits that add to the robust feel of this tripod.
In spite of its low price point, the MK294A3 doesn't feel like a 'budget' option. In our field tests, the tripod performed reliably, being quick to set up and maintaining its stability in windy coastal conditions. The legs also offer angle adjustment for low-level shooting - an added bonus in this price bracket - as well as a removable center column that can be inverted to allow for shooting even closer to the ground. If you need a weightier kit to support your camera, this is solid, well-made tripod that impresses - both in terms of features and performance.
|The bundled ball head and innovative multi-angle legs add further
appeal to this competitively-priced tripod.
- Weight: 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
- Load capacity (legs): 11 lbs (5 kg)
- Max height (with center column down) 58.06 in (147.5 cm)
- Min height: 19.57 in (49.7 cm)
- Closed length: 27.56 in (70 cm)
- Material: Aluminum alloy
- Head included: Yes - ball and socket
- Load capacity (head): 11.02 lbs (5 kg)
- Leg sections: 3
- Leg lock type: Lever-locks
Vanguard Auctus Plus 283AT
- List Price: $439.99
- www.vanguardworld.com
If rock-solid stability is your priority, then look no further. This behemoth of a tripod offers a colossal 30.9 lbs maximum load capacity - perfect for sport and wildlife enthusiasts with big lenses - while its geared center column makes it just as useful for macro and studio work, where precision is key.
Don't be put off by the list price - the Auctus Plus 283AT is available online for over $100 less - improving its appeal in terms of value-for-money. You will need to purchase a head separately, of which there's a vast range of options to choose from - this of course ups the cost of the overall package, but it does mean that you can select the head that's the most compatible with the type of photography that you tend to favor, as well as allowing you the flexibility of simply using your existing head if you already own one.
This tripod is no go-anywhere travel companion: weighing in at 7.32 lbs you'll need plenty of muscle if you want to lug the Vanguard around all day, although it does fold down into a relatively neat package that could still potentially be clipped onto a large camera bag. Alternatively, you do get a carry case with a shoulder strap in the box. Looking at the features the 283AT boasts, it's clear that this is a tripod that's designed to withstand the rigors of daily life - both in the studio and out on more rugged terrain. The adjustable-angle aluminum legs are secured with easy-to-operate dust and moisture-resistant twist leg locks, with a useful scale on each leg so you can ensure they are the same height - a bubble level also helps to keep horizons straight. It's fitted with all-terrain feet as standard, which spread the weight of each leg over a larger surface area to reduce the risk of it sinking in soft ground or snow, however these can be removed to reveal metal spikes for added grip.
If your photography requires precision when it comes to composition and stability to ensure pin-sharp images whatever the conditions, then this could be the tripod for you.
|This workhorse of a tripod features a geared center column, allowing for very precise adjustments to be made to your composition while shooting.
- Weight: 7.32 lbs (3.3 kg)
- Load capacity (legs): 30.9 lbs (14 kg)
- Max height (with center column down) 53.5 in (135.9 cm)
- Min height: 5.13 in (13.5 cm)
- Closed length: 26.75 in (67.9)
- Material: Aluminum alloy
- Head included: No
- Load capacity (head): N/A
- Leg sections: 3
- Leg lock type: Twist-locks
Velbon GEO E-530
- List Price: $379.95
- www.velbon.biz
The lightest tripod in our round-up, the GEO E-530 is manufactured from a carbon fiber and basalt composite material, engineered to create a lightweight yet strong product. An ideal choice for avid travelers, this tripod folds down small and won't add a great deal of bulk to your kit bag.
First impressions are excellent: the build quality of this tripod is superb, with its spiral-etched legs and quick-release lever locks for smooth, fast leg height adjustment, while the markings on the legs prove useful when ensuring all of the legs are the same height - the only thing that's missing is a spirit level, (as well as a head, which you'll need to choose separately).
The downside to having such a light tripod of course is stability in high winds and other inclement weather conditions. To help tackle the problem, Velbon includes a handy pouch that can be attached to all three legs and suspended between them, into which you can place heavy items (your camera bag / rocks / anything you have to hand) in order to provide additional solidity.
We particularly like the quick-release center column, which makes it very quick and simple to set up the tripod for low-level shooting and macro photography - simply release the catch, remove and invert the column then lock. The legs can also be splayed out independently of one another - a good feature when shooting on uneven terrain - while retractable spikes offer a firm grip.
As always, it's possible to shave a bit off the manufacturer's list price: pick the GEO E-530 up online for around the $300 mark, a very reasonable cost for a carbon fiber model of this caliber.
|The lower section on the legs of this lightweight travel tripod feature a useful scale that helps to
ensure everything stays level.
- Weight: 2.8 lbs (1.3 kg)
- Load capacity (legs): 13.23 lbs (6 kg)
- Max height (with center column down) 46.50 in (118.2 cm)
- Min height: 5.50 in (14 cm)
- Closed length: 16 in (40.6)
- Material: Carbon Fiber and Basalt composite
- Head included: No
- Load capacity (head): N/A
- Leg sections: 3
- Leg lock type: Lever-locks
Josie Reavely is a freelance writer and photographer based in the UK. Before launching her freelance career, Josie was the Reviews Editor for Digital Photographer magazine; she continues to review the latest camera models and write features for a range of publications and websites, as well as taking on a range of exciting photography projects. For more details or to get in touch, visit www.jreavely.com.
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Thank you to give us those list of Best Tripods Camera, but if anyone want to buy any Tripod he needs before that to buy a camera, so i suggest this 5 of best dslr camera for 2017 http://www.colereview.com/best-dslr-camera/ , take a look and you will find what you are looking for .
I am big fan of DLSR cameras, here we have listed reviews of cameras. Do check out here.
I am big fan of the Ravelli APGL4 from http://www.toptenselect.com/top-10-best-tripod-dslr-cameras/ it's great for video too.
Is anyone out there aware of a standard to use in judging the rigidity of a tripod?
I don't know why I insist on reading comment sections. It's like exposing yourself to every brand of idiot on the planet.
LOOK all you cry babies out there: READ the title of this page! It says, "Five of the best tripods for under $450". It does NOT say, "The five very best" or All of the very best" nor does it say, "Our comprehensive analysis and evaluation of available tripods, carried out in our clean-room robotic test center"
Got It? Now go find something else to sit there in your underpants and b i t c h about. I suggest you take the time to make a doctor appointment, and have your apertures un-torqued. Some of you sound like you're running 120 foot pounds.
To everyone else: — Happy Days!
To dpreview: Thanks for the fabulous website. The work you put in here will never be appreciated enough. Your camera reviews are incredible. Every bit of info that I can come here to snatch up makes my photography life better and easier. Even a short blurb on tripods.
Here's to ya.
I have a huge ol' Gitzo carbon fiber tripod that I love. However, being primarily a nature photographer it really is impractical on many shoots and for travel. I looked around and I settled on a Vanguard Tracker 4. It is very stable, tough, and light weight enough not to be a pain in the butt when traveling and hiking. It is the biggest tripod I like to carry and I am a 6ft 200 lb man. My wife is 5'1" and about 105 pounds and she doesn't have a problem hiking all day with her Tracker 4 either, most recently in the mountains of Colombia. For under $179 it has performed better than I expected and is rock solid stable even in 17-24 knot winds with my A77 and A99 with a 70-400 lens on it. Other than seeing the trees blowing around in the pics, there was no signs of camera shake. Damn good tripod.
There's only one consideration that matters to me in a tripod - does it hold my camera and lens rock solid still. It doesn't matter how inexpensive a tripod is if it lets the camera move, because it is a waste of money. It doesn't matter if a tripod is light if it doesn't work, because I may as well have left it at home and saved carrying the extra weight. Rigidity is everything in a tripod.
I just bought a Manfrotta 055CXPRO3, with a 322RC2 Joystick head. That's the carbon fiber tripod btw, I couldn't be happier with the combo. Even with this head the setup is still pretty darn light. Sturdy as hell too, The tripod was 297 and the ball head was 124, plus buy now and Manfrotto has rebates going until Jan 15th or something. 40 bux on tripods and 10 on heads.
OK...this place looks more and more like a payed advertisement.
Look..(I am a stills photographer shooting with Canon full-frame gear and lenses up to 70-200 Zoom with extenders). That being said this tripod and head combination :
Feisol CT-3441S and the Photoclam PC-33NS
.....blows ALL of the tripods mentioned in this article,s away from a standpoint of value-for-the-money, sturdiness & max-height, AND precision machining. It is also VERY lightweight with a great shoulder bag, wrenches etc. OH..the tripod folds down to a very compact size for what it offers. You can also buy a cheaper head for it if you really need to save some money, too.
This combo comes in at $478 so it is $28 more than the $450 mentioned here..but the $28 gives you a ride on a Lear Jet instead of a Piper Cub...all the way around.
I am just an experienced photographer speaking my mind here and have no financial interest in Feisol or Photo Clam...
Just my Opinion.
I wonder why nobody knows about sirui tripods (www.siruiusa.com). They are lightweight, sturdy and you can get max weight support of 30Lbs for under $350.
In looks they are quite similar to Benro but lighter, rigid and with better load capacity than them.
I don't bother to read many articles about Maseratis and Lamborghinis because I am never going to buy one. My Honda hatch goes where, and carries what, I need it to.
Same with tripods. I travel light. My cameras are small. They suit my needs, and would look silly on the top of a 1500 mm tripod - which wouldn't fit in my pocket anyhow.
There are other ways to steady a camera in low light or at long tele settings. A small (rigid - not bendy) tabletop tripod with a swivel head can be held with one hand firmly against any rigid surface (fence, wall, tree, post, etc) and operated with the other hand. At a pinch, it can be held against the sternum and upper rib cage. Or if several shots are needed from the same point, it can be tied with string or velcro to a post or other firm object (fence, tree, post, etc.).
But if you need to carefully pan, or have a heavy camera, or rely for a living on getting a shot right the first time, your needs may dictate something more robust and complex.
This wasn't a review of tripods. It was just a list of what they'd got... rehashed press releases, with no real indication of how good they were at performing the task, or how long they would likely carry on doing it.
Marks out of 10? 4... and I think that is being generous.
Thanks dpreview for adding tripods. they are an integral part of the photography tool bag. here are my questions when looking at any tripod:
1. i would like to see the stability of the tripods compared to an industry standard like a gitzo. i understand cheap and light might not hold up but if it is truly travel size then let me make the decision. i also may be willing to get an aluminum workhorse and accept the higher weight if i get equal stability.
2. any time i see a tripod head, my first question is will it fit all my arca swiss/kirk/RRS/etc quick release plates? i assume many of us are in the same boat and can't/wouldn't go with an incompatible system (example: i never buy manfrotto heads)
A few more articles "to lose" and...
And this is truly an "article"; by no means a review. Maybe the author really used and tested these in various conditions, but surely that's a secret; no word on that. I'll take this writting as a morning coffee pastime. And then I'll forget I ever read it.
Chill guys. These articles are to use or lose. I enloyed reading the views of others and yes I also have what I think " Less expensive " tripodos that are very good. (never use the word cheap)
A good review delivering just that, a review of the products. Most useful to someone such as myself - who does not have a host of tripods standing in a corner.
Is any of the content factually incorrect?
So why all the critcisms?
Keep on writing Josie, the fact is, those who complain are the minority - the majority who appreciate something unfortunately don't put their thoughts in writing so readily :)
People simply expect more from dpreview than a fleeting overview of five products. You could take the whole Olympus camera range and say yes, this one is ideal for underwater photography, this one for those with long zoom needs, this is a bridge ILC and this is a professional DSLR, just choose according to your needs. Anyone who is following dpreview knows that already, though.
How about some searchable databases for tripods, heads, accessories? Follow that with rigorous testing as DPReview provides for cameras, perhaps comparison tests of tripods that compete with each other in categories such as compact, budget, travel, tall, long-lens capable. Give us head tests using rigorous protocols rather than using mfgr. claims. Include brands not sold by Amazon, e.g., RRS, to make it credible.
At the outset of this article, one is led to believe that this is a review which will compare products for reliablility and stability. The openning portion makes valid points about selecting a tripod. Any professional photographer knows that they will need several tripods for various uses. I own nine tripods, one of which extends to nine feet for overhead shots in my studio, however, it is way to heavy for travel or hiking. Quite often, I find myself traveling with two lightweight carbon fiber tripods for mounting of two cameras to be worked simultaneously. My point is that there are a lot of reasons to buy tripod and the units must be suited to the needs of the photographer. Four of the units I own are strictly for the use of students when I am teaching in the field. All off the manufacturers listed make differing levels of tripods for differing needs. This article fails because it is a review not a comparison of advantages and disadvantages. Keep writing Josie.
Can I throw in a plug for Dolica at $43 on Amazon it is far cheaper and just about as good in most respects.
Legs adjustable independently, has the spike feet or rubber feet, center column flips and includes the hook for adding stability. Comes with its own carrying case. The head is on the cheaper side. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D60LG8?ie=UTF8&tag=mapsdpr-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393185&creativeASIN=B001D60LG8&ref_=sr_1_1&qid=1314970410&sr=8-1
We sell that junk at our store or should i say try not to, the leg clips will fail good luck with your tripod they break on the plastic hinge every time there made by Digipod china...........
What the heck? I read this article expecting to see what was discovered, but all I remember is specs and features. I feel I could learn more reading reviews on Amazon. Are these really the best tripods under $450? Under what basis? Please amend your article.
The first sentence sets the tone of this fluffy article, with repetition (long exposures, low light), two spaces after "few", and a statement that keeping the camera stable reduces camera shake. It's witless.
SI units are essential. I had to convert 16.1 inches to compare the Benro to my 51 cm tripod. Later in the article — too late — I'm told 16.1 inches is 40.9 cm. This value was clearly derived from the rounded 16.1 inches, because it disagrees with the Benro USA website.
Lazy articles like this served a meagre purpose in the pre-internet era, when it was hard work to discover the names of available products. Today anyone can go to the B&H website and find everything in seconds. This article should offer critical insight, useful notes from hands-on experience, or unusual comprehensiveness: something it cannot do while missing the most important tripod brand in the world.
The transparent message is to shop online (i.e. Amazon) for the best prices. Please stop shilling for Amazon.
Make that 4 years ago:
An article to my opinion is a piece of text where you can read an opinion of someone who has to do with something.
It is not a presentation, it is not a test, there is no information that someone cannot find in the web and maybe a visit in a store...
Funny thing is that the author is an English woman and I say that because the free lancers from the island are considered top in any field of press especially the technical press. So where this tradition went?
I don't mean to be offensive by any terms, but that was quite a disappointing approach, rather epidermic and certainly not opinionated.
I am sure that J.Reavely can do more than that, after all she has a tradition to carry on.
aris14 said: "It is not a presentation, it is not a test,"
The headline for the article says "Articles in category: Product Reviews"
For me, a review should have a conclusion, even if it says "There's nothing to choose between them."
They might as well all have four (or five) stars, with no reasons for why they earn those stars.
Heres some good info for you if you travel make sure the legs fold up with in 23" or they won't go carrie on spiked feet mite be a problem to.If you do urban photography something light like the Manfrotto 190xprob and yes it will fold to 22" and a good ballhead like the 488RC2 this head has a very common release plate very important if you have more then one camera or pro lenses with collars.Cold weather grips are very nice if you have heavy camera gear like i do so it rests on your shoulders softer .If you really love photography then spend a lot on a good tripod and think of what you do and shoot and go to a good camera store tell them everything you do and the gear you use.
I wouldn't buy one of these but thats just me .I sell this suff for a living at a high end camera shop you buy the tripod for you and what you do.i'm a nature photographer so i have a Manfrotto 055 xprob $249.99 can 488RC2 head $129.99
and a focus rail $59.99 all great for me but maybe not for you .the 055 legs go really high good for birds up in trees or on hill sides the ball head pivots at the bottom and ball at top this is very important if you would like to do panoramas or pan for videos the top arm goes sideways and the legs straight out very good for macro shots . No Giottos i find that funny they make a great tripod and the 190 xprob but Velbond ,benro, please were did you go to do your research Wallmart lol.........
Pointless article. Tells me nothing I couldn't find out for myself by reading the the marketing blurb on manufacturers' sites.
Article could be summarized in a sentence or two: There are lots of great tripods. Benro, Induro, Manfrotto, vanguard, they're all good!
Did the alleged photographer/freelance writer actually see/touch these tripods? It's pretty obvious she didn't think to put a camera on any of them.
Maybe the review should include actual field tests. I wonder how well the tripods with twist locks would fare in less than clean environment. My personal experience, having clogged two tripods of two different manufacturers with sand while shooting in South-West, is not encouraging.
Any tripod more than $200 is over priced.
Spoken like a true amateur.
A good stable tripod is one of the most important things you can have as a photographer
"Thom's Maxim #2: You can spend US$1700 to buy a good tripod and head, or you can spend US$1000 and do the same thing. (Corollary: eventually you'll do one or the other.)"
The "innovative design" characteristics of the Benro the author tell us (inverse legs and conversion to monopod) had been present in Gitzo btand for many years. benro only copied it.
Could you advise which Gitzo traveler model has the "conversion to monopod" feature? I could not find it but would really be interested in getting one. Thanks.
Not in the traveller line, but there are Gitzo tripods with inverse legs (the Traveller line" and with conversion to monopod (in another line, for years ago. So this characteristics are not ne anyway as the article says. Putting them in the same tripod is the only new thing?
This is a product review? :-(
Benro and Induro are the same manufacture so get Sriui it's better with same price
Sriui are not the same -I've compared them side by side here in China. Benro, I believe, were originally an (ahem) off-shoot from a joint venture with Gitzo. I love my Benro A1691T. I shoot with an Olympus E-400, so not really taxing it's weight (Though it holds the 500MM Celestron scope perfectly). However, it's been in salt-water and sand, and cleans perfectly after a quick dismantle. Of course, it's only my opinion. I searched many, many tripods and this was my best bang for buck. (USD$120 here.) It replaces my heavy mono-pod and tripod combination and is shorter and lighter packed. Beware, though, the height of the mono-pod is a bit too low for some, and requires Allen-key trickery to change it. I never seem to be in a rush when needing it, though.
My best advice, as given by others: Buy the best you can afford, take your gear to the shops and play. Don't forget the minimum height!
Come on guys. You can do better than this. How about putting a long lens on each of these tripods and doing some testing. How steady are they in practice? How quick to set up and take down? How much do they weigh and how long are they WITH A HEAD ATTACHED when folded?
The manufacturer supplied weight ratings are next to meaningless. And some tripods are orders of magnitude faster to set-up and take down than others. I expect a site like this to actually test the tripods, not just reprint the marketing brochures.
Sorry, but I don't get it. Seems to me an article like this, especially on this site, raises unanswered questions. What is the criteria for selecting these tripods to review? What criteria are used to star rate them? What is there here that shows any contact with the reviewed tripods? The summaries appear indistinguishable what is seen in manufacturer brochures pointing out the features. The specifications are accepted as true and usefully descriptive with an added narrative explanation of the features. Is there an international body that sets standards for load weight? I doubt it. Are those really the weights? Do the features work as described? Are the specified loads an accurate indication of the stability or is it just merchandising? How did you test the stability of the tripods? And if you did not how can you rate them? Are they rated against each other or against the same type? Why is a heavy tripod rated against travel tripods?
Yeah, pretty ordinary "article" 3 leg warmers on the Induro isn't really a positive feature. None of the tripods appear to have been tested? No detail on QR Plate availability, missed the Manfrotto 190 series all together which in the sub $450 bracket is hugely popular...
Better luck next time?
agree, i would have expect any of the Manfrotto 190 or 055 even
Nice to see a tripod round-up, but I'd agree the approach is a little fluffy compared to the usual DPR type reviews. Reads more like what I'd expect in a regular magazine. Also might want to try a different approach to categorizing. Perhaps focus just on one type at a time, like lite travel and hiking tripods, which would naturally allow a more detailed comparison.
As others have commented, surprising that Gitzo is missing, even if I have learned that Gitzo and Manfrotto have the same owners, or something like that (some of my Gitzo gear says Made in Italy). Not that bothered by inches, as fourty inches is about a meter, but weight in pounds, ounces, and long tons, and short tons, I can do without totally! There are even more archaic measurements, like points, pica, and barrels, all still used to this day!
I only have Gitzo mono/tri pods and a single Manfrotto monopod, but the heads are mostly Manfrotto (+ the odd Arco-Swiss (heavy!), and a very worn Gitzo head (I've used for about 40 years), and a nondescript West-German videohead, with no name, whatsoever).
Lets hope Gitzo gets included next time :-)!
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Porter, who called Marshall "soft" and a pouter after Miami's win in Denver last weekend, made his comments after being asked about the NFL's crackdown on big hits that are deemed illegal and dangerous. Early in the season, commissioner Roger Goodell sent a warning letter to teams telling them, among other things, that first-time offenders would be subject to fines.
"If I knew the answers, I'd still have 20 more thousand dollars," said Porter, who was fined $20,000 last month for criticizing referee Ed Hochuli after a loss to Houston. "But I'm still trying to figure out how a guy gets caught with cocaine in his car and still plays the game and nothing happens.
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SAN JOSE — Scott Hannan did what he was supposed to do Saturday night, block a shot.
Only the puck went directly to the stick of Boston Bruin center Carl Soderberg 15 feet in front of the San Jose net and he scored the game's only goal to defeat the Sharks 1-0.
"Basically what it came down to was a little bit of puck luck," Sharks coach Todd McLellan said. "A bounce went their way, went to their stick, and it didn't go to ours. Nothing we have to hang our heads over."
The game lived up to its billing as a showdown between two goalies who will be competing for the starting job on Team Finland in the Sochi Olympics with Boston goalie Tuukka Rask making 26 saves to earn the victory while Antti Niemi took the loss despite stopping 21 of the 22 shots he faced.
It marked San Jose's second tough loss this season to the Bruins, who handed the Sharks their first regulation defeat of the season Oct. 24 on a goal with 0.8 seconds left to play. San Jose dominated that game everywhere but the scoreboard, but Saturday night was a much more evenly matched contest.
The game's lone goal came at 12:25 of the third period when Bruins forward Loui Eriksson, playing in his first game after missing 15 because of a concussion, fired the puck from the right faceoff circle.
Hannan got in front of it, but the shot was just out of reach of defenseman Dan Boyle and instead went to Soderberg who got the shot off before Niemi could reposition himself.
"I remember fighting for it in the corner and it was bouncing around on us," Boyle said. "I'm not sure how it got to the top but it's a bang-bang play. I don't know that there's anything different we could have done. It's a game of inches and it happened very quickly. That's just a good hockey play."
The Sharks had chances to tie the game after that — the best coming at 15:25 when Brent Burns tried to jam the puck between Rask and the right post — but Rask was up to the challenge.
The game was a physical one start to finish and evenly matched in that aspect of the game as well. The Bruins were credited with 28 hits, one more than San Jose.
"There were some battles, that's for sure," said Sharks forward Tommy Wingels, who had 10 of San Jose's 27 hits. "Both teams wanted possession of the puck, in certain areas of the ice. When both teams want that, guys are going to be physical and do all that they can to get the puck."
At time Wingels was up against Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, the NHL's biggest player at 6-foot-9 and the Bruin who hammered Wingels high and hard in the first game this season.
Wingels said he wasn't intimidated by Chara's size.
"In those battles," Wingels said, "if he's part of it or any other guy, myself or one of the guys on my line, we're going to battle whoever is out there."
Both teams had good scoring chances through the first two periods.
San Jose's best came at 8:06 of the second when Joe Thornton had the puck behind the net, then slipped it to Joe Pavelski just to the right of Rask, but the Boston goalie was able to stop San Jose's hottest scorer.
Boston's came a little more than three minutes later with Hannan in the penalty box. Bruins center Patrice Bergeron threw a nice spin move at Niemi from the slot only to have his wrist shot at 13:11 hit the right post.
Niemi's best save of the night came less than a minute after Soderberg's goal when he dived in front of a backhand shot by Bruins forward Brad Marchand as he cut diagonally in front of the net.
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SEATTLE – The Sounders FC made a statement on Sunday night at CenturyLink Field.
It wasn't intended for the LA Galaxy or anyone else in the league, but they undoubtedly got the message loud and clear. The statement made by their 4-0 victory in front of 60,908 at CenturyLink Field and those watching nationally on ESPN2 was intended for the Sounders FC locker room.
"It's just basically for ourselves - a statement for ourselves," Sounders FC head coach Sigi Schmid said. "It's us knowing, 'Hey, here's what we can do. Here's the commitment that we have. This is the potential that we can achieve and this is what we do as we continue to move forward.' It's about ourselves getting confidence in our ability to be able to take on big challenges, big games … and respond well to those challenges."
The Sounders got goals from Eddie Johnson, Fredy Montero, Alex Caskey and Andy Rose while Michael Gspurning recorded his fourth shutout of the season, propelling the Sounders to their tenth win of the season and sole possession of third place in the Western Conference at 10-5-7.
Seattle asserted themselves as the aggressors from the opening kick, closing down LA playmakers David Beckham and Landon Donovan with a sense of urgency on each possession.
It helped that they got out to a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute.
Osvaldo Alonso rolled the ball out to Mauro Rosales up the right side and Rosales crossed the ball to Johnson in the box, leaving the Sounders forward to head it inside the far post for his team-leading tenth goal of the season.
The Sounders remained in control of the match throughout the first half, but couldn't add to their lead until early in the second half.
In the 52nd minute, Caskey chased down a ball in the box, but his shot was blocked by LA goalkeeper Josh Saunders. However, the ball popped to Montero on the right side and Montero hit it off the half-volley and puts it just beyond Saunders' reach and into the net for his sixth goal of the season and the 40th of his MLS career.
They would add insurance in the 61st minute as Johnson and Montero got out on the run. Montero cut to the right and Johnson dribbled to the middle, but the ball was clipped away by Saunders. With the net left open, the ball rolled out to Caskey and he put it over the head of Saunders and into the net for a 3-0 Sounders lead.
While the Galaxy continued to try to put pressure on the Seattle goal, the defense rose to the occasion, stopping each effort before it could even get to Gspurning, who had to make just two saves on the night.
"Obviously it was a lot of hard work and people covered for each other," Schmid said. "I thought the guys fought in back and helped each other out and got across. I think we blocked some shots, Gspurning came up when he needed to on the crosses and things. I was pleased with that, but it was really a team effort and just defending well as a team and covering well for each other."
Rose put the exclamation point on the match with his first career MLS goal in the 88th minute.
Marc Burch took a pass from Rosales up the left side and played it across to Rose charging up the right side. Rose hit it first-time into the back of the net and the Sounders held off the Galaxy the rest of the way for the 4-0 victory.
"It was important because it was a big game, it was national TV, a huge crowd," Schmid said. "All those things made it an important game. What was important was our reaction to an important game, and it's six-point games when we're playing against the West that keeps us ahead of where we want to go."
Next up for the Sounders is the US Open Cup final Wednesday night at Kansas City's Livestrong Sporting Park. The Sounders are vying for an unprecedented fourth consecutive US Open Cup title.
Sounders FC – Eddie Johnson (Mauro Rosales, Osvaldo Alonso) 6; Fredy Montero 52; Alex Caskey 61; Andy Rose (Marc Burch, Mauro Rosales) 88.
Galaxy – None.
Sounders FC – Brad Evans (caution) 60.
Galaxy – AJ DeLaGarza (caution) 24.
Sounders FC – Michael Gspurning, Adam Johansson, Jeff Parke, Patrick Ianni, Leo Gonzalez, Mauro Rosales, Osvaldo Alonso, Brad Evans (Christian Tiffert 64), Alex Caskey (Marc Burch 81), Eddie Johnson, Fredy Montero (Andy Rose 73).
Galaxy – Josh Saunders, David Junior Lopes (Jose Villareal 80), Omar Gonzalez, AJ DeLaGarza, Bryan Gaul, Sean Franklin (Mike Magee 57), Marcelo Sarvas, Juninho (Hector Jimenez 70), David Beckham, Robbie Keane, Landon Donovan.


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Here is the text of the e-mail that Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs sent to employees to announce he was taking a medical leave.
At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.
I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple's day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.
I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.


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This column by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, originally appeared in The Weekly Stitch newsletter.
Although there are many lovely scarf patterns available, a scarf is relatively simple to design, and it's a great way to venture into your very first custom design. By understanding a five simple concepts, you'll be able to design and knit or crochet beautiful scarves on your own.
While most basic crochet fabrics are relatively flat, many knitters venture into their own scarf pattern by simply working in stockinette stitch, and then they see it rolls and have knit what amounts to a big tube. Stockinette rolls. You can't stop it. It's the nature of the fabric that is produced when you knit one row and purl the next. What you can do is work the first and last 3 or 4 rows in garter stitch or seed stitch as well as the first and last 3 or 4 stitches in each row. This will usually keep a stockinette scarf from rolling.
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The width of the scarf is your choice. Most scarves are between 6 and 8 inches. Yours can be skinnier or wider. There is no right or wrong.
Once you decide this, you'll need to determine how many stitches you'll need to cast on or chain. To do this, you'll want to start with gauge. While you can approximate using the suggested gauge and needle size on the yarn label (as exact length and width of a scarf is less important than say a sweater or other piece that needs to fit exactly), you may also experiment. Make a swatch that's at least 4 inches wide and 4 inches long and figure out the average number of stitches per inch and rows per inch.
Stitches per inch x desired width = number of stitches to cast on or chain. For example, if you want to knit a scarf that is 5 inches wide and you will be knitting at 5 stitches to the inch, you would cast on 25 stitches because 5 x 5 = 25.
Again, there is no right or wrong; it's simply a matter of personal choice. There are scarves 10 feet long that are wrapped twice around your neck and still hang down to your knees. Or you can knit a short scarf about 3 feet long that will just tuck around your neck for a more decorative look.
Tip: A good rule of thumb for a regular winter scarf is that it should be about as long as the wearer is tall.
As I mentioned, you can knit a plain Stockinette scarf or crochet a plain single crochet scarf, but you can also explore the wonderful world of pattern stitches and use one or more for your scarf. Lion Brand's StitchFinder offers a selection to choose from. Check out my other post about how to take a repeating stitch and turn it into a scarf or afghan you'll learn to love.
Note that pattern stitches indicate a stitch multiple; this is the number of stitches needed for one repeat of a pattern stitch. A multiple of 5 stitches means you should cast on any number of stitches that is divisible by 5. A multiple of 6 + 1 means you should cast on any number of stitches that is divisible by 6 plus 1 extra stitch. Note that the number of stitches needed impacts the width of the scarf. It's generally better to select one that has a smaller multiple such as 5 rather than 13 + 3 as you have more control over the eventual width of your scarf.
You can also combine multiple stitch patterns and work a certain number of rows of one and then switch to a different stitch pattern. This can be a bit tricky as you need to have the same stitch multiple for each you select and some can pull in or are loose and will be wider; in other words, gauge does not stay consistent across all pattern stitches. (Another good reason to make gauge swatches!) Still, if you don't mind the possibility of your edges not being perfectly even, a sampler scarf is a fun project.
Different textures and color-effects will have different considerations. For example, a textured or color-change yarn such as Homespun® does not show off a pattern stitch; intricate knit/purl patterns will get lost, so if you select a textured or fuzzy yarn, consider a simple stitch pattern or even Stockinette and the yarn will do most of the work for you. If you'd like to try a more intricate pattern, you need a yarn that has good stitch definition that will show off all the hard work you'll put into it. LB Collection® Cashmere or Superwash Merino Cashmerewould be good choices.
Also consider combining yarns for a unique effect either through color work (striping, intarsia, Fair Isle, slip stitch, etc.) or holding the strands together. You can combine two colors from the same yarn line or yarns from different lines. Each will produce a look different than working with one alone.
You're not following a pattern so no one has already knit up a version of the scarf to give you that information, so there is no exact answer to this question. Some stitch patterns use more yarns than others. Different yarns have different numbers of yards. If you're willing to just knit until you run out, try two skeins. If you want a long one, you may need four or five. You can view a chart giving you approximate yardage for scarves (and other projects) based on an average size scarf and the weight of the yarn by clicking here.
If you want a more accurate idea, you can find it with a scale (a food or package scale will work best). Make a swatch in your desired stitch pattern and yarn. Weigh the swatch and make note of it; also, find the area (length x width) of the swatch. Calculate the area of your desired final scarf (length x width of your desired scarf). Divide the final scarf's area by the swatch's area to find how many swatch's worth of yarn you'd essentially need to make your scarf. Multiply this number by the weight (in ounces or grams) of your scale to get the total weight needed in this stitch pattern and yarn combination. It's always best to round up a little to give you some room for error (or for changing your mind later), but this is a good starting point.
As you can see, it's relatively easy to design your very own scarf, just by taking a few things into consideration and making some quick calculations. It's also a great way to get you started thinking about designing just about anything, since every design requires the knitter or crocheter to start with these five questions, so perhaps someday you'll design all of your own knit and crochet-wear!
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The family of an 88-year-old woman struck and killed by a pizza delivery car Sunday is mourning the loss of their matriarch.
Salome Ejanda was walking at the intersection of Picador Boulevard and Arey Drive around 7 p.m. Sunday when the driver of the pizza delivery car struck her.
Ejanda was pronounced dead upon paramedics' arrival.
Officers say she was moved some distance from the intersection by the power of the crash, however they don't believe the driver was speeding.
Ejanda was widowed and lived with her son and his wife in a San Diego home. Reached by her family Monday, Ejanda's granddaughter Melanie Natividad told NBC 7 that Ejanda was the matriarch of their large Filipino family. She had six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Natividad said her grandmother was fashionable and independent. She died "living her life without fear," Natividad said.
The medical examiner's report states she was walking against a red light when the collision occurred.
There is also still a question of if the driver was working at the time of the accident.
"The vehicle obviously does have a pizza sign and whether it was making a delivery or just leaving the scene, that I don't know," said Sgt. Art Doherty with San Diego police.
It doesn't appear the driver will be cited in the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.


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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin encouraged conservative activists Saturday to reject the policies of the Obama administration and to embrace the principles of smaller government.
"The age of Obama is almost over," she promised those gathered at the Conservative Political Action Conference outside of Washington, D.C. "This is the end of an error, he is the lamest of lame ducks."
The former GOP vice presidential nominee continued, attacking the Republican "establishment," arguing that its members have for too long behaved fecklessly.
She also admitted that it would be politically wise to sit back and allow government programs such as the Affordable Care Act to implode and force Democrats to defend their failures. However, she noted, Republicans need to get in the game.
"You do interrupt when they are in the process of destroying your country, and that's what we're gonna do in 2014," she said, referring to the upcoming midterm elections.
Palin's speech was interrupted by enthusiastic shouts of, "Run, Sarah, run!"
She also criticized President Obama's foreign policy, arguing at one point that a show of force is sometimes the appropriate response to provocation.
"Mr. President," she said, referring to Iran and Russia pursuing nuclear arms, "the only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke."
Palin was sure to throw some jabs at the Obama administration's approach to health care as well.
"I love coming back here because there are always so many young people or, as you're known by the folks across the river, Obamacare suckers," she said. "Turns out you have the change that they were waiting for: You have the $5s, the $10s, and the $20s."
"They said the train of history was roaring to the left," she added, "but then, something happened. That 'Hope and Change' went from a catchy campaign slogan to a reality, and along the way, 'Hope and Change,' 'Yes we can,' it became 'No You Can't.'
"No, you can't log on to the website. No, you can't keep your health care. No, you can't make a phone call without Michelle Obama knowing this is the third time you dialed Pizza Hut delivery."
Later, to the delight of her audience, Palin riffed on the Obama administration in the style of Dr. Seuss.
"I do not like this Uncle Sam, I do not like this health care scam. I do not like these dirty crooks, or how they lie and cook the books," she said.
Her jokes were met with cheers.
"I do not like this spying man, I do not like 'Oh, yes we can.' I do not like this kind of hope, and we won't take it nope, nope, nope."
The crowd ate it up.
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A deadly fire erupted in a home in Lauderhill Saturday leaving one person dead, officials said.
According to the Lauderhill Fire Rescue, the fire broke out shortly after midnight at 3384 NW 18 Court.
Officials said they found a victim unresponsive inside the house. The victim was pronounced dead on scene.
Driver Dead After Car Slams Into Nursing Home
Heavy smoke and flames were visible when firefighters arrived on scene, officials said.
The fire remains under investigation.
Stay with NBC6.com for updates.
Published at 10:07 AM EDT on Aug 11, 2012 | Updated at 10:11 AM EDT on Aug 11, 2012


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2007's "Ghost Rider" wasn't a complete failure of a film, but like Mark Steven Johnson's earlier theatrical cut of "Daredevil" was decidedly mediocre. It was plagued by a lower-key performance from Nicolas Cage (low-key by Cage standards) and a non-compelling lead villain, but still it made enough money to warrant a sequel. On paper, "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" should be a guaranteed gonzo, crowd pleaser: Cage returns, this time directed by the purveyors of unhinged action themselves Neveldine/Taylor of "Crank" and "Crank: High Voltage" fame. Through in Idris Elba hamming it up with a cartoon like French accent and distinguished thespian Ciaran Hinds filling the role of Satan and it should be outright impossible for this outing of Marvel's famed skeletal rider to disappoint. Yet, "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" disappoints with a vengeance and then some.
Right away, as the film limps off the starting line with a poorly staged opening action scene sans Cage, the visual aspect of "Spirit of Vengeance" raises an eyebrow. Neither "Crank" or "Crank: High Voltage" were visual masterpieces, but they were at least colorful and busy; here Neveldine/Taylor struggle to hide the lower budget ($57 million, almost half of the original's massive $110 million bankroll) and on-location settings of Romania and Turkey. To be blunt, the movie begins looking like a decades old straight-to-video C-rate action offering and never once manages to even meet that expectation. After 10 minutes that feels like 30, Cage shows up as Johnny Blaze and is soon pulled into a middling thriller revolving around a young boy who the Devil has his eye on. Naturally, Blaze's unique "powers" will prove useful in keeping the boy safe.
"Spirit of Vengeance" lazily drags from one lackluster action sequence to another, with only one, midway through the film involving Ghost Rider using his supernatural powers on a giant excavator prove crowd pleasing. The narrative is anemic beyond believe and all parties involved struggle to even look half interested in reciting the forgettable dialogue; despite all Elba's over-the-top delivery, he comes off looking inept, while Cage is just plain tired. The film's villain/henchman (if you consider Hinds' Devil to be the true antagonist), Blackout, is among the worst I've seen in a superhero movie, when he finally gets his comic book powers, I was longing for the days of Mark Pillow's Nuclear Man.
"Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" is an utter disappointment, providing viewers nothing resembling even a neutered "Crank" movie not to mention Nic Cage only occasionally delivering a bad Nic Cage impression instead of, well, being Nic Cage. In hindsight, this disjointed, aimless mess of a movie, makes its predecessor look infinitely better if only for it actually having a fully formed story to tell. "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" is a miserable waste of time for fans and non-fans of the character alike and will likely show up in the future on numerous "worst of" lists for comic book films.
The Video
The 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer is more than passable, despite the film's tacky production design. Colors are appropriately natural, while contrast levels are surprisingly solid and detail is markedly above average. There's a light amount of grain but minimal edge-enhancement and little issues with compression artifacts.
The Dolby Digital English 5.1 audio track is perfectly serviceable, sporting no glaring shortcomings, but at the same time, doing nothing truly spectacular. Dialogue is well mixed alongside solid effects, with surrounds used to noticeable effect in some of the more prominent action scenes. The low-end of the track is adequate and never overpowering, even when it has to dominate the soundscape. An English descriptive audio track is included as well as a French 5.1 track. English, English SDH, French, and Spanish subtitles are included.
The only extras are a small collection of deleted scenes.
While the DVD is technically sound, "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" is a dismal, poorly paced, abysmally written, and lazily acted pile of garbage. It commits the great comic book sins of being boring and disrespectful to its characters and the action movie sin of forgettable quantity over memorable quality. Skip It.


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Twice over the course of what purportedly will be his last album, Something Nasty, Luke rants against the bad press he expects the disc will get. In his parting shot he complains, "You know a lot of niggas gonna be critics and shit. A lot of these motherfuckin' magazine niggas gonna have a whole lot of bad shit to write about this motherfuckin' album, but personally I don't give a fuck, because I do my motherfuckin' music for me."
You can hardly blame him. He's been on the defensive legally, financially, and, occasionally, artistically since first gaining national prominence in 1989 with the 2 Live Crew record As Nasty as They Wanna Be. But this time around, his paranoia is largely unfounded. This magazine nigga at least doesn't hear much to whine about on this varied, well-produced longplayer. Something Nasty is a fitting swan song for the pioneering rap entrepreneur and Miami bass founder, if it indeed proves to be his last musical word (his series of booty-fetish videos will continue).
The first third or so of its 77 minutes packs the most commercial punch. "Roll Wit Luke," "Holla," "Suck This Dick," "Hoes," and "Lollipop" all could conceivably garner radio play with some heavy clean-up editing. Modeled on the Dirty South's languid bass hits and flitting, double-time cymbals, these numbers are meant for fans of current mainstream rap, not the die-hard bass fans who have been Luke's bread and butter for the past decade and a half. As such, Luke leaves the rhyming for the most part to guests like Lil Zane, Sporty G, Camron, Snoop, Daz, Kurrupt, and newcomer Pitbull, a Cuban-born MC with a suitably nasty tongue. Then, on track nine, he declares he's "gonna go back, way back" and launches into three unadulterated call-and-response bass classics. He's clearly much more comfortable spitting over the uptempo subsonic waves of the traditional Jeep-bumping formula, and he handles mike responsibilities himself -- and surprisingly well at that. For "The Show" DJ Smurf submits a blistering "Planet Rock" throwback instrumental, complete with soaring Kraftwerk synth lines and sinister 808 quakes. If this is Luke's last show, it's easily one of the mightiest bass cuts in years.
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The last stretch is more uneven. There's the misguided quiet drizzle "Could It Be" and the seriously left-field metal-bass hybrid "Save Me from the Devil." For "We Want Big Dick," 2 Live Crew producer Mr. Mixx joins Luke for the first time since that band broke up with a brilliant beat that fuses the infamous Amen break with bits of "Tainted Love." There is no instantly memorable club jam like "Me So Horny" on Something Nasty, but what it lacks in one-shot platinum appeal it makes up for in all-the-way-through listenability and diversity.


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NEW DELHI, March 12 (UPI) -- India said it has approved a policy to boost hydropower development in the country.
Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde told Parliament Wednesday the government recently approved a policy expected to boost hydropower development.
He said the existing dispensation available with government-controlled companies under the national tariff policy 2006, regarding exemption from tariff-based bidding up January 2011, was extended to private sector hydroelectric projects, which obtain concurrence of central electricity authority, sign power purchase agreements with distribution licensees and achieve financial closure before January 2011.
"State governments would be required to follow a transparent procedure for awarding potential sites to the private sector. In order to enable the project developer to recover the costs incurred by him in obtaining the projects site, merchant sale of up to a maximum of 40 percent of the sale-able energy has been allowed," Shinde said.
He said projects that do not confirm to the prescribed timelines would lose this incentive of merchant sales in graded manner.
"An additional 1 percent free power over and above 12 percent will be earmarked for a local area development fund aimed at providing a regular stream of revenue for income generation, infrastructure creation and welfare schemes in the affected areas," the minister said.


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WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Critics from the right and left say too many of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's choices for top administration posts thus far are Clinton-era retreads.
In fact, more than half of the people named so far to Obama's transition or staff posts have ties to former U.S. President Bill Clinton's administration, CNN reported Wednesday. That has brought out critics who say the choices belie Obama's promises of change.
"I think several individuals are very frustrated to think that President-elect Obama may just cut and paste from some of the Democratic operatives from the Clinton administration and put them into his White House," Leslie Sanchez, a Republican strategist, told CNN.
Meanwhile, liberal author Robert Kuttner told the broadcaster, "It's not as if the only competent people who ever served in government or who are capable are serving in government are veterans of the Clinton administration, so (Obama's) got to be careful how many Clintonistas he appoints to top-level government posts."
But Lanny Davis, Clinton's former special council, says it's not people but policies that will determine real change.
"(Americans) don't care about whether somebody who fills a particular box is from a prior administration," he told CNN.


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For me, archival treasure does not mean the great historical scoop, although it is no doubt very satisfying if it happens. The true value lies in the accumulation of personal detail which illuminates a period. My first great lesson came in 1991 in the Archives Nationales in Paris. I was working at the time on a book which I wrote with my wife, Artemis Cooper, called Paris After the Liberation 1944-1949. After months of frustration, I had finally received permission from the Ministry of the Interior to examine the files of the French security service, the DST, for 1944 and 1945.
Among all the papers packed in the dust-impregnated 'cartons', a short paragraph caught my imagination. It was a police report on arrests in the summer of 1945. A German woman, a farmer's wife, had been found in Paris among French deportees returned from camps in Germany. It transpired that she had had an illicit affair with a French prisoner of war assigned to their farm in Germany while her husband was on the Eastern Front. She had fallen so much in love with this enemy of her country that she had followed him to Paris, having somehow smuggled herself onto a train returning concentration camp victims. That was all the detail provided.


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Singer Admits Rogue Has Been Cut from 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'
by Alex Billington
December 20, 2013
Source: EW.com
Let's get this news out of the way so it doesn't become an issue all throughout 2014. Director Bryan Singer has admitted to cutting out a character from X-Men: Days of Future Past and has cleared the air on the situation with Entertainment Weekly. Singer, currently editing the Marvel superhero film to prepare for release in May 2014, says he had to cut out the one major scene with the mutant Rogue, played by Anna Paquin from his earlier X-Men movies. Subsequently, "she won't appear in" X-Men: Days of Future Past at all. No Rogue, meaning we likely won't see her in the sequel, Apocalypse, either. Why cut her? He explains.
Here's the full quote from EW.com about why they cut Rogue. "She completely understood," Singer says. "It's very disappointing, but she's very professional and she knows that stuff happens… films evolve." Truth.
"Through the editing process, the sequence became extraneous," explains Singer. "It's a really good sequence and it will probably end up on the DVD so people can see it. But like many things in the editing process, it was an embarrassment of riches and it was just one of the things that had to go. Unfortunately, it was the one and only sequence Anna Paquin was in, the Rogue character was in. Even though she's in the materials and part of the process of making the film, she won't appear in it."
In the original Marvel comics, Rogue has the ability to absorb and sometimes also remove the memories, physical strength, and superpowers of anyone she touches. In the movies, they seem to focus solely on her ability to absorb and remove the superpowers of other mutants. "She did a fantastic job," Singer says of the one scene Anna Paquin appeared in. "She was awesome in the sequence. She's a brilliant actress. I would work with her in a heartbeat." But alas she is getting cut out of this latest ensemble superhero movie. We've already seen one excellent teaser trailer, which did show Paquin as Rogue very briefly, but other than that the marketing is just kicking in for Days of Future Past. We'll be watching for updates. Are you worried?
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