text: Draft UN Post-2015 Development Goals: Future Must Not Be 'Business As Usual', Including IP Rights07/12/2014 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentShare this Story:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)IP-Watch is a non-profit independent news service and depends on subscriptions. To access all of our content, please subscribe now. You may also offer additional support with your subscription, or donate.Last week's United Nations draft report for the post-2015 sustainable development goals under negotiation calls for continued progress toward sweeping improvements in the lives of all people and the health of the planet, including ensuring that intellectual property rights are respected but do not get in the way. According to a UN announcement, "in an informal 4 December briefing to the 193-Member UN General Assembly, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon presented his synthesis report, The Road to Dignity by 2030: Ending Poverty, Transforming All Lives and Protecting the Planet" [pdf].Ban spoke alongside the President of the General Assembly, Sam Kutesa "who also addressed delegates, describing the process of intergovernmental negotiations that fed into the report's compilation to set the stage for agreement on the new framework at a September 2015 summit and stressing the "historical responsibility" States faced to deliver a transformative agenda," it said.The announcement said the synthesis report "aims to support States' discussions going forward, taking stock of the negotiations on the post-2015 agenda and reviewing lessons from pursuit of the MDGs. It stresses the need to 'finish the job' – both to help people now and as a launch pad for the new agenda."The final parameters of the post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda will be negotiated by UN member states in the coming months, Ban said.Keeping Patents in Their PlacePublic funding often subsidizes private sector research, at times leading to the public being priced out of the benefits through disadvantageous licensing and patent – UN secretary-general's 'synthesis report' on post-2015 development goalsThe report contains several references to intellectual property rights, calling for them to be applied appropriately for all levels of development and in ways that do not detract from human rights and the public interest. The report urges that member states create a technology platform and technology bank, and observe flexibilities for developing countries under international IP rights trade rules."We live in a period of unprecedented technological innovation and change," the report says under section 4.2 (p. 33) of the nearly 50-page document. "New technologies are unlocking possibilities for sustainable development. The solutions they can generate, and the levels of access that they can enable, will be crucial to our vision for the world beyond 2015."But, it says, "[A]ccess to vital and environmentally sound technologies is today unevenly spread, both within and between countries, with the poor and many developing countries essentially locked out.""Large amounts of public resources are allocated to military budgets, while comparatively less is spent on research and development for public goods. Public funding often subsidizes private sector research, at times leading to the public being priced out of the benefits through disadvantageous licensing and patent," it says. "This also leads to frequent subsidies of innovations that are not aligned with promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns.""A sustainable future will require that we act now to phase out unsustainable technologies, to invest in innovation and the development of clean and sound technologies for sustainable development," it continues. "We must ensure that they are fairly priced, and broadly disseminated and fairly absorbed, including to and by developing countries.""Developing countries, and LDCs in particular, will need the support that will allow them to benefit from enhanced access to these technologies, and, ultimately, to expand domestic innovation and the development of their own technological solutions," it adds. "Historically, significant technological advances have often resulted from multistakeholder, solution-driven initiatives. Achieving our sustainable development goals will similarly require solution-driven technology partnerships among a variety of actors."The report calls for establishing "effective modalities for multi-stakeholder cooperation and sharing the costs for the Research, Development, Demonstration, and Diffusion (RDD&D) for new technologies across all stakeholders: public, private, civil society, philanthropic, and other sectors, and inclusive of indigenous knowledge. We must move to prepare concrete initiatives, including those leveraging technology, ready to launch at the commencement of the new agenda and set bold technological goals and resource mobilization targets.""And," it said, "we must facilitate access to the benefits of technology for all, including the poorest, while ensuring that intellectual property regime creates the right incentives for the technological innovation needed for sustainable development. The urgency is particularly great in the case of low-carbon technologies as part of our efforts to mitigate human-induced climate change."New Technology Platform, Bank Ban proposed to establish "an online, global platform building on and complementing existing initiatives, and with the participation of all relevant stakeholders, in order to: (a) map existing technology facilitation initiatives, needs and gaps, including in areas vital for sustainable development, including agriculture, cities and health; (b) enhance international cooperation and coordination in this field, addressing fragmentation and facilitating synergies, including within the UN system; and (c) promote networking, information sharing, knowledge transfer, and technical assistance, to advance the scaling up of clean technology initiatives."He also called on all member states to "(a) urgently finalize arrangements for the establishment of the proposed Technology Bank and the Science, Technology, and Innovation Capacity Building Mechanism for LDCs, (b) significantly scale up cooperation for the sharing of technologies, strengthening knowledge and capacity building for usage, innovation capacities, including ICTs, (c) make the adjustments necessary in the national and international policy frameworks to facilitate these actions, (d) substantially progress in the development, transfer, and dissemination of such technologies and knowledge to developing countries on favorable, concessional, and preferential terms; (e) ensure that our global intellectual property regimes and the application of TRIPS flexibilities are fully consistent with and contribute to the goals of sustainable development; (f) make specific commitments to shifting public resources out of harmful technologies, and into our sustainable development goals; and (g) promote the accelearation [sic] of the innovation-to-market-to-public good cycle of clean and environmentally sound technologies."TRIPS flexibilities refer to agreed flexibilities for developing countries in applying the protections in the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).On health, the report says, "The agenda must address universal health-care coverage, access and affordability," and includes to "ensure the availability of essential medicines." It also singles out non-communicable diseases for reduction.No Business as Usual"This enterprise can therefore not be business as usual," the synthesis report summarises."People across the world are looking to the United Nations to rise to the challenge with a truly transformative agenda that is both universal and adaptable to the conditions of each country, and that places people and planet at the center," it states. "Their voices have underscored the need for democracy, rule of law, civic space and more effective governance and capable institutions; for new and innovative partnerships, including with responsible business and effective local authorities; and for a data revolution, rigorous accountability mechanisms, and renewed global partnerships. People are also stressing that the credibility of new agenda rests on the means that are available to implement it.""We know that forward-looking companies are taking the lead by transforming their business models for sustainable development, and that we have only scratched the surface of the potential for ethics-driven investment by the private sector," it says. "With the right incentives, policies, regulations and monitoring, great opportunities could abound."The document lays out actions taken in the lead-up to the new goals. For instance, it mentions: "In a series of structured dialogues on technology in the General Assembly, possible arrangements were considered for a facilitation mechanism to promote the development, transfer, and dissemination of clean and environmentally sound technologies."In summary, the synthesis report looks forward with a list of 17 overarching goals:Sustainable development goalsGoal 1End poverty in all its forms everywhereGoal 2End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agricultureGoal 3Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all agesGoal 4Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for allGoal 5Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girlsGoal 6Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for allGoal 7Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for allGoal 8Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for allGoal 9Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovationGoal 10Reduce inequality within and among countriesGoal 11Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainableGoal 12Ensure sustainable consumption and production patternsGoal 13Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts*Goal 14Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable developmentGoal 15Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity lossGoal 16Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levelsGoal 17Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change. 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Vanessa Redgrave brandished her radical credentials last night with a fierce defence of Akhmed Zakayev, the fugitive Chechen leader.
The actress propelled herself to the centre of a fast-developing diplomatic drama when she appeared at the Royal Court Theatre to call on the Government to save her friend - and one of Russia's most wanted men - from extradition.
Zakayev, 43, an acclaimed actor, is wanted for his alleged role in the siege at the Melnikova Street theatre in Moscow. It ended in carnage when Russian special forces pumped gas into the auditorium in an effort to end a stand-off after the storming of the building by Chechen terrorists.
Actors at the Royal Court gave up their rehearsal room for an impassioned performance by Redgrave in support of the man known as "Chechnya's Lawrence Olivier".
Hours after putting up a £50,000 surety for Zakayev, Redgrave brought together leading human rights activists and actors to persuade the world that he was not a "warlord".
One seat remained empty. That was reserved for the Chechen separatist leader. He was unable to appear for his performance, having been called to an interview with the Immigration Service.
The actress spoke of her friendship with the man she invited to her home last January. She described as "grotesque" the suggestion that he had anything to do with the siege.
She said that, far from being a terrorist, Zakayev had been the the only man to negotiate directly with the Russian authorities, and had put his signature on every peace declaration since 1995. She was determined to prove he was a moderate man.
"That truth hasn't arrived here in London yet, but it will," she told her audience.
"Sometimes we know we cannot rely on politics or politicians to decide life as we know it or want it to be."
Redgrave, who has long supported the campaign for a peaceful resolution in Chechnya and condemned Russia's history of torture and human rights abuses, had said earlier: "There's a load of people who care about the Chechen situation and care that there should be peace for Chechen people. And the same is true for Russian people."
She spent much of yesterday arranging translators and helping lawyers prepare Zakayev's case against extradition, which begins on Wednesday at Bow Street Magistrates' Court. He is expected to ask for asylum.
"The evidence on which this extradition warrant is based is all fabricated," said Redgrave.
David Blunkett, the Home Secretary, has given authority for an extradition case to proceed after a request from Moscow to the Foreign Office. But Russia's use of capital punishment will weigh strongly in Zakayev's favour.
The warrant alleges that he unlawfully imprisoned, injured or murdered several named people.
Redgrave provided a home for Zakayev from January this year and he was given a six-month multiple-entry visa by the British authorities. That was renewed in July and was still valid when he arrived on Thursday to be arrested under the extradition warrant.
He had collaborated with artists at the theatre, seeking to promote the work of young Chechen playwrights. He was living legally in Britain on a multiple entry visa.
But while visiting Copenhagen in October to organise a human rights conference on Chechnya, Zakayev learned that Moscow had issued an international arrest warrant against him.
After examining documents prepared by the Russians, the Danish authorities found there was "insufficient evidence" to extradite him and said he was free to leave the country.
On his arrival at Heathrow on Thursday he was arrested by officers from Scotland Yard's extradition unit, and served with a provisional warrant detailing 10 charges against him.
After Redgrave agreed to provide surety, he was released on bail. Analysts say there is no evidence to link him to the theatre attack, the most audacious terrorist act in modern Russian history.
Yesterday, the Russian foreign ministry issued a statement lambasting the Danish authorities for allowing Zakayev to leave Copenhagen.
Amnesty International yesterday urged the Government not to agree to the extradition "given the widespread use of torture in Russia".


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New handwritten love letters from Oscar Wilde have recently resurfaced, most of which regard professional matters, while some concern some very, very unprofessional matters.
"This is all wrong, isn't it," he saucily pens in one of the notes. In an 1887 letter, he invites fellow editor Alsager Vian out for some "cigars and Italian wine," which may or may not have been the 1887 equivalent to brunch-and-mimosas.
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Will be home tomorrow afternoon, so glad if you come down for tea. We must have an Evening together soon over our journalism article. … Come and dine at Pagani's in Portland Street on Friday 7.30pm. No dress, just ourselves and a flask of Italian wine. Afterwards we will smoke cigarettes and Talk over the Journalistic article, could we go to your rooms, I am so far off, and clubs are difficult to Talk in. Till Thursday night. This is all wrong, isn't it. Truly yours, Oscar Wilde.
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$7.99 lunch buffet including drink and taxes
Monday -Friday 12-3, closed Tuesday
I don't know anything about Latin American cooking and don't speak the language so you have to take what I write with a drop of mole. Indeed, so great is my ignorance that I went into a place called Eljacalito thinking that it was a massage parlour. It turned out to be a Mexican restaurant and the food was quite good.
As a fan of lunch buffets I went to Eljacal, which is a sister operation. I has been going for 4 months. I thought it was really good and cheap. Five hot bins, a bin of chips and hard rolled up things with stuff in the middle, two salads, pickled red onions, basket of tortillas and two little containers of sauce, green and red: also a can of pop, all for $7.99 tax included. Very good ; minimal oil and grease. The food has bit more zip than what I had at the seminal operation at the eljacalito Saturday night buffet. Pork was in only one of the bins I was told.
The food was rice, black beans, shredded chicken with onion, chicken legs in a delicious black pepper, chili powder sauce, casserole pork bits, the rolled up crispy things, chips tortillas, caesar salad, green salad
with lots of coriander, pickled onions.
I have had such good luck with Latin American cooking lately that I want to go somewhere there for vacation. But first I need learn some Latin so I don't make then same mistake as I did with Eljacalito. How emabarrassing.


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Friends in Spain... I am in the USA and have many fond memories of a long ago visit to you beautiful country. Of all things that have become stuck in my mind... is a restaurant in Puerto Banus. I will never forget the delight of eating pizza at an indoor/outdoor business and enjoying my first encounter with a serving of a bottle of "pizza oil" . I was so impressed with the complimenting flavor that it added to very good thin crust pizza... that I actually paid a bartender to smuggle me a bottle, which I was able to take home to the USA.
It's been more than 15 years now but would still love to find a source for purchase of that pizza oil. Not remembering the name of the establishment... I only have clues to offer in finding the name of this oil.
My wife and I were in Puerto Banus, Marbell and it was a row of restaurants on the water, among them was... Sinatras, Salduba Pub, and perhaps Jacks??
I know this is a long shot and that the establishment might be long gone, even so... I would love to find a source for this wonderful pizza oil. I remember someone at the establishment said that the oil may have been imported from a source in France.
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KITTERY, Maine — The Kittery Community Center at Frisbee Common invites the public to an opening reception for its summer group exhibit, One Community — One Future, at the Vance and Anne Morgan Gallery on Friday, June 14, 6-8pm. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will extend from the entrance to the Star Theatre through the KCC East Lobby, and will remain on view through the end of August.
The exhibit will showcase works by 13 local artists including: Todd Bezold, Eve Corey, Nancy Davison, Roz Fedeli, Brett Gamache, Don Gorvett, Sarah Haskell, Tom Hibschman, Lorwen Nagle, Peter Randall, Wendy Turner, Michael Walek and Susan Wierzba.
Located at 120 Rogers Road (Old Frisbee School), the newly renovated community center offers the Star Theatre for the performing arts and the Vance and Anne Morgan Gallery which is prominently located next to the new theater.
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For more information contact 207-439-3800 or visit http://www.kitterycommunitycenter.org/.


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LONDON Multicored processor vendor XMOS Semiconductor Ltd. (Bristol, England) has developed source code for a range of digital audio applications including Ethernet AVB and USB 2.0. The company plans to demonstrate hardware versions of the applications at the 2009 NAMM conference.
The source code for the applications will be made available in January for royalty-free use in XMOS programmable chips, the company said.
The reference design from XMOS is the worlds first software-based implementation of the 802.1AS timing synchronization engine and the IEEE 1722 Layer 2 transport protocol. Designed to run on the XS1-G family of programmable devices from XMOS, the Ethernet AVB code requires nine threads and 80-kbytes of memory. This leaves 70 percent of the resources in the four-core XS1-G4 device available for application customization.
The USB 2.0 code from XMOS supports 480-Mbit per second devices, supporting multiple high-fidelity audio streams on a single link. The reference design is available in C-code.
The unused resources in the target XMOS device are suitable for differentiating features such as audio enhancement and display management. The code will be demonstrated on the XMOS Development Kit (XDK), a fully featured development platform that includes Ethernet and USB connectivity, audio in/out, and digital I/O expansion.
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Dagmar - We are enjoying sunshine of a sort.....at least there is no rain. My hand is still sore, but I have great news to share and will talk to you later!Thanks so much!!! Have fun "digging in the dirt" in the mountains!!!
JC - I'm glad you had fun!! Do you find the "oddball shapes" to be harder, too?
Very difficult, Jan! Enjoyed it!
Hi Jan that was some challenging fun in my Friday afternoon and the two radiant suns are really wonderful, naturally they were the first to fall into place, but the three-sided and four-sided kaleidos are quite difficult to put together, they made me wake up very quickly, LOL. I hope you are having a bit of sunshine at your place, here I haven't looked much out of the window today, but I'm quite sure the sun is shining - it always is shining :))). I hope that your hand is better today, you'll have to move tihngs around and do the cleaning a little bit slower for some days until it gets better again. :)) I hope you'll have a restful weekend and in a little while I'm off to the mountains, some pruning and tomorrow even a bit of snow are waiting. Take a rest and see you on Monday. :))


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Small businesses think they need every customer they can get. Not true.
You're better off applying the "PIN," or pain-in-the-neck, test to identify customers who actually damage your bottom line.
The problem: Growing businesses chase every client, thinking they can't possibly turn anyone away. But the PIN factor outweighs the potential profits—a fact many small firms realize too late, after it costs them.
Example: After scrutinizing its client base, a four-year-old Virginia sign company realized it was spending too much time catering to too many customers who fit its PIN profile. Those PIN clients demanded to see 10 proofs of each sign, changed orders at the last minute and paid up slowly. By doing a client analysis, the company realized that its best, most profitable clients were construction companies and advertising agencies. Result: The sign company focused more on the best and less on the rest.
Here are three questions to help you identify PIN customers:
1. Is their business worth your time? Bottom line: If the amount of business won't merit the costs of servicing the client, you'll lose out.
2. What do their references say? It's a simple but often rushed practice: Ask new clients for at least three credit references and one bank reference, then follow up on each. If the client is large enough to have a Dun and Bradstreet rating, go to www.dnb.com for its report. Contact your peers in the industry for information about the potential client's reputation.
3. Would a rate adjustment make customers more profitable? Consider altering your rates for PIN customers. Instead of turning them down outright, move them up to the point where they become profitable for you. Require up-front deposits for large or complex jobs.
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Several leading U.K. aviation figures lashed out angrily yesterday in response to the Chancellor's failure to address the controversial air passenger duty (APD) in the country's Autumn Statement. The planned increase in the APD, announced in the March 2011 budget, will be double the rate of inflation. The increase goes into effect in April.
Despite a sizable industry campaign, which saw the heads of EasyJet, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Ryanair group together to argue against the increased tax, U.K. Chancellor George Osborne made no reference to the APD in his speech to the House of Commons yesterday.
The airline CEOs, in a joint statement, denounced APD as "an own goal," adding that "the Chancellor has just scored another one," in reference to the economic recovery of the U.K. "By increasing this tax by double the rate of inflation, he is further deterring inbound tourism and foreign investment," they added.
Mike Carrivick, CEO of the Board of Airline Representatives, also commented on the planned increase, calling it "a retrograde step for the U.K. economy." He said, "No increase is justified. This action demonstrates the continued discrimination against air travelers."
Following the Chancellor's speech, the U.K. treasury confirmed the APD increase will take effect next April. In addition, the plan to apply the APD to business jet flights from April 2013 remains in place.


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Test Drive: Harmony 880 Universal Remote
Last time I checked in, I had just opened up my new Logitech Harmony 880 and letting the lithium battery charge up. I could hardly wait for it to charge before trying it, having contemplated the purchase for such a long time.
Once it had charged up, it was time to begin the setup and initial test drive.
I did very little research before buying the Harmony 880. I bought it based on a friend's recommendation and the general "buzz" factor on FatWallet. As I looked at the instructions (rare for me), I noticed that most of the programming appeared to be done on the computer through the software that comes with the universal remote.
After the standard installation of the software, I was ready to begin the programming. The first thing I noticed was that I did not have to have the Harmony Remote plugged in via the USB cable that is included. You can program the software independent of the remote being plugged in. You just need to connect it when you want to download your settings.
The first step was setting up all the devices I have. Through a fairly easy process, I quickly added the devices to the software and confirmed that all 7 components were added to the configuration.
Now it was time for the fun part, the programming. Since my setup was a little more complex due the presence of the Psyclone PSC01 and the various settings, I was anxious to get started.
The Harmony software had some great preset options like "Watch a DVD", "Listen to CDs", and "Watch PVR" that help you configure the things you want to control. I think the presets are nice, but a better starting descriptions would be a nice add. For example, how many people know what a PVR is? Of course you can change them later.
The Harmony asks me which devices are required to perform the action. I choose the Sony Receiver, Sony Television, Psyclone Audio / Video switch and Motorola DVR. The wizard walks you through the configuration of each item until you complete the activity.
After completing the activities I needed, it was time to download the configuration to the Harmony 880 controller. I just plugged it and in less than a minute, the Harmony 880 was ready to go.
But would it work?
I walked into the family room, started up the remote and clicked on the "Watch TV" activity that I added. The remote accepted the command and I waited for the Harmony 880 to do its magic. After a moment for it to start, everything turned on and went to the exact settings. Try "Play DVD", worked again. Great news, we were in business.
And the successes continued. Thus far, through several days of use, I have been able to put the myriad of remotes I had sitting in the family room away. In addition to the remotes being easy for Ashley to use, she also loves the uncluttered coffee table. I am very satisfied with my purchase -- I should have made it sooner. A huge plus is that with the Harmony's DVR friendly controls, it also has the great fast forward and replay features that are all so important!
Overall, only one issue that I have with it that I cannot say is the fault of the Harmony 880 remote. For one of my devices I have a split audio / video setting for two different channels to deal with a different in input types. The problem? I cannot control it with the remote. Either remote -- the Sony remote or the Logitech Harmony 880 cannot handle splitting the channel. The limitation is on the Sony side, since the Harmony can mimic all the commands. I am trying to find a macro to perform the action, but no luck so far.
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Final Fantasy Creator Shows Off Cancelled RPG Cry On
December 29, 2014 - Cry On was canned years ago, but Hironobu Sakaguchi has given a glimpse at an imaginative world.
Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Reveals New JRPG
July 3, 2014 - Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has revealed a new JRPG coming to Japanese smartphones this September.
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June 26, 2014 - Mistwalker founder Hironobu Sakaguchi is unveiling his next project at the Japan Expo in Paris.
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December 5, 2013 - Nintendo has revealed that while it may glance at fan petitions from time to time, they have no influence on business decisions.
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November 23, 2012 - From neglected console games to 15-minute indie experiments, here are some 2012 games that may have passed you by.
The Last Story North American Release Date Announced
July 11, 2012 - North American Wii owners will finally get that one last epic experience they've been craving - and soon.
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May 25, 2012 - Highlighting our most anticipated RPGs set to launch by the end of this year.
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January 9, 2012 - Wii in 2012 is shaping up to be much like 2011 - except this time there's no Legend of Zelda to save us. A look at what's in store for Nintendo fans.
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This was a bad and pointless reveiw compared to the other reveiw.
Album Rating: 4.5What makes you say that? Because it doesn't have the pointless track per track? :rolleyes:
No, you didn't tell enough info. about the album that would tell me if this is something I would enjoy or not and it would be better to go by the other reveiw.
I've written a reveiw that doesn't go track by track (not really good though) and there are plenty of non-track by trackers that are good and informative including some of yours.
Album Rating: 4.5What more do you need?...
I like reviews to be to the point. I don't like Track by Track anymore because they're pointless if you don't know the songs.This Message Edited On 09.12.05
Good review, it was short and to the point. I'm not much of a Tiger Army fan though.
Album Rating: 4.5But the music is dark, Grateful Spat. That's the main thing to it, so I talked about it. :p
Holland's right as well, sputnik has a weird standard of reviews, a lot of sites have short reviews. This Message Edited On 09.13.05This Message Edited On 09.13.05
Album Rating: 4.5no?
Don't you mean 'yes'? :upset:
good review. I like the shorter ones, because most of the time I don't feel like reading 3 pages of text. go Jelle ;)
Album Rating: 2.5 For the record, pyschobilly is a genre which merges punk and rockabilly(a.k.a. rock 'n roll). So with your statement that Tiger Army uses a mixture of punk, pyschobilly,and rock 'n roll, is in your part, plain ignorance.I'm just glad "In the Orchard" was identified correctly.
Album Rating: 3.0Is it me or is "Incorporeal" just the best song they've ever done. "Annabel Lee" and "The Power of Moonlite" are good too but "Incorporeal" is just so good. It comes from the vocals too. Nick is better at being more melodic.
Album Rating: 5.0I love everything that Tiger Army have produced, and I must say that this is most probably my favourite album by them. I agree with 'Spat Out Sexy Men' they are incredible live, their energy is electric. For me, their music is flawless. "Incorporeal" - "Cupids Victim" - "Power Of Moonlite" and "F.T.W" Are definite favourites!
Album Rating: 4.5Fucking love this goddamn record
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Animation News from the 2009 Cartoon Network Upfront (UPDATED 12:57 PM with images)
The Cartoon Network 2009 Upfront is finished! Check below for news about all the new and returning shows, with images (click any image to enlarge), or click here to read the Cartoon Network press release for this year's upfront.
Returning series include Star Wars: Clone Wars, Chowder, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, The Secret Saturdays and Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
The PR mentions a total of 164 new half-hour episodes of returning comedy and action-adventure series.
New Chowder and Flapjack episodes will come this summer. Ben 10: Evolutions will come in 2010. League of Super-Evil looks pretty cool, as does Adventure Time. Other returning series that have been announced previously: Marvel Superhero Squad, Bakugan, Hot Wheels Battle Force 5, Pokémon.
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Scooby-Doo – Mystery, Inc.
A sleepy little village, Crystal Cove, boasts a long history of ghost sightings, poltergeists, demon possession, phantoms and other paranormal occurrences. The renowned sleuthing team of Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo arrive to prove all of this simply isn't real — but they don't realize the locals don't welcome their help. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Animation.
Animated Original Movies
Cartoon Network's first all-CG animation adventure presents Duncan Rosenblatt, a rather typical, awkward high school kid, except that his dad is a fire-breathing dragon and he is destined to protect the Earth. Created and executive-produced by Phil Hester (The Wretch), Firebreather is executive-produced by Julia Pistor (Lemony Snicket) and co-executive produced by Andy Kuhn (Freedom Ring) — Jim Kreig (Ben 10: Alien Force) joins as writer. Peter Chung (Aeon Flux) is attached to direct.
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|The Manus and Corus armor systems protect Lance and Ilana and are components of the Sym-Bionic Titan in Sym-Bionic Titan.
Sym-Bionic Titan
From creator Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack) comes an exciting hybrid of high school drama and giant robot battles. Sym-Bionic Titan follows the adventures of three beings from planet Galauna who crash-land on Earth while attempting to escape their war-torn world.
|Rex gets ready for battle as Bobo Haha and Agent Six back him up in Generator Rex.
Generator Rex
Infected by microscopic molecular-altering nanites, 15-year-old Rex has the ability to grow incredible machines out of his body. Recruited by an organization called Providence, Rex travels the world investigating a host of biological mutations that were created by the same nanites that gave Rex his powers. Generator Rex is from Man of Action, creators of Ben 10. John Fang of Cartoon Network Studios serves a supervising director.
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|Rex uses his "smackhands" to battle a mutant created by nanites with the help of his sidekick Bobo Haha in Generator Rex.
|Total Drama Action premiering 2009 on Cartoon Network.
Total Drama Action
Showcasing all of the elements of favorite reality TV shows — romances and friendships; scheming and sabotage; death-defying stunts and stomach curdling challenges within larger-than-life elimination competition. Total Drama Action succeeds Cartoon Network's #1 show of 2008, Total Drama Island, from Cake Distribution and Fresh Animation. Fourteen contestants face thrilling challenges on an abandoned film studio back-lot, all inspired by the movies.
Ben 10: Alien Force – New season
Ben 10: Evolutions (working title – new series commissioned)
An all-new animated series follows 16-year-old Ben Tennyson as his secret identity has been revealed to the world and now he's an international mega-star super hero, loved by kids the world over but distrusted by many adults. Armed with a mysterious new Omnitrix, Ben will see action in places he's never been. From Cartoon Network Studios, Glen Murakami (Teen Titans) serves as Supervising Producer and Dwayne McDuffie serves as Story Editor.
New comedy and action-adventure animated series launching across 2009-2010 season
|Finn and Jake share a laugh as Princess Bubblegum and Lady the Rainicorn smile in the background and the evil Ice King looks on.
Adventure Time with Finn and Jake
Finn, the human boy with the awesome hat, and Jake, the wise dog, are close friends and partners in strange adventures in the land of Ooo. The 30-minute series is from Cartoon Network Studios, created by Pendleton Ward and executive produced by Fred Seibert and Derek Drymon.
Six teenaged groms (young surfers) come together for 12 weeks over the summer to work and surf at the world renowned Surfer's Paradise Resort on the legendary Sunset Island, home of the most epic surf break in the country. From Cake Distribution and Fresh Animation, Stoked is created by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis (Total Drama Island).
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Subject: Re: A decent way to pick up the Folio editions
by bruffyboy on 2010/7/30 2:00:20
Thanks for the input. As it happens, I just bought a 2002 set of LOTR folio editions on eBay for an amazing £32 plus postage, largely due (I think) to a listing error in the title. I then snapped up the hobbit for a tenner so I've only got the silmarillion to go!
As for the Tolkien deluxe set, I've decided to get it book by book from thebookdepositry.co.uk where it will cost just £140. I've ordered LOTR but will have to wait for more funds before I get the rest! Obviously no slipcase but for £60 I can live with that, and since I plan on getting the further deluxe editions, it wouldn't sit right on my shelf in a slipcase anyway!
From Sept (when my new promotion kicks in) I will have £200 a month to devote to Tolkien books, so give me a year or so guys and I should have some niceities to share with you all!


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imtls, I cannot directly answer your question with a "yes" or "no," and I suspect that a clear answer to this narrow question is unknown today, but I suspect that there might be only marginal differences (but I doubt this aspect has been studied in depth). The bigger differences is likely from those who take pomegranate of any variety versus those who don't take pomegranate to help slow PC progression.
I'm guessing that you are already aware that at last year's American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) conference, the findings of the pomegranate/PC benefits under study in a Phase II trail (by Dr Michael Carducci from highly respected Johns Hopkins) were judged to be so important that they adjusted the conference schedule to allow for oral presentation of interim results. The Carducci study was independent confirmation of the favorable impact on slowing PSADT as a measurement of PC progression. (A number of study participants actually had their PSAs decline.)
This news from ASCO was exciting and wonderful news to the prostate cancer community!!!
To your original question, imtls, one thing for you to be aware of that I've read is that if you are using a pomegranate blend is to make sure it is 100% pure, with no added sugars, as the added sugars can take away from the antioxidant effect. A lot of guys here take the pomegranate extract pills instead of the juice for various reasons: to avoid sugars, don't like the juice taste (that's my reason #1), easier to regulate daily intake (my reason #2), etc.
Sounds like you have a sharp doc…one who keeps up-to-date with the newest information on prostate cancer care! Good for him/her, and more importantly good for you!
Many docs are recommending pomegranate because it's high antioxidant index – it's often called a "Super Antioxident." Lots of non-PC related health benefit studies have been published—you can read-up on the benefits to heart disease (the #1 killer of men with PC), diabetes regulation benefits, and added protection from several cancers…but for you, and your doctor, and most the other men here at HW it is the pomegranate's chemoprevention/anticancer effect on PC that it the very exciting news for all of the PC community! [Want to learn more details about pomegranate and differentiation (ability of PC cells to revert to their normal counterparts)? You can find scholarly work published HERE.]
Beyond the general recommendation, increasingly you will find the docs that specialize on treating PC are specifically recommending pomegranate for advanced case patients who seek to increase their chances against PC metastasis (those that seek to "stack the odds in their favor," as I like to phrase it).
For example, Dr Nicholas Vogelzang (several guys here at HW see him, and he is chair and medical director of the developmental therapeutics committee at US Oncology in Las Vegas) was interviewed after the ASCO announcement (the one I previously mentioned, above); he called the impact of the study which confirmed results from previous studies "dramatic." In his practice, he "recommends pomegranate extract or juice a lot," typically for men with rising PSA levels.
imtls, while you won't really know how much impact the pomegranate has in your own complex body/system (everyone responds differently to every type of medication), you know that you have science on your side in helping do your part to fight against increasing PSA. Best wishes!!
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Crude marketers need to convince refiners their oil is worth paying a premium for and to undertake expensive investments to be able to process it.
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Continental has been busy adding transportation capacity by both pipeline and rail to carry its Bakken crude away from the oversupplied midcontinent market to coastal refineries who would be prepared to pay more for it.
But the company is also keen to convince refiners its crude is superior to competing conventional grades and more valuable than oils from rival shale plays such as Eagle Ford. Continental's full presentation is available on its website and is worth reading in full (slides 18, 32 and 86-105).
According to the company, Bakken is lighter and sweeter than North American benchmarks such as Louisiana Light Sweet , Alaska North Slope and Kern County . It is also ligthter and less-sulphurous than international rivals like Nigeria's Qua Iboe and North Sea Forties .
Bakken produces a far higher share of valuable light products and far less residuum than other markers, without the need for expensive conversion and upgrading.
When distilled, one barrel of Bakken will yield about 43 percent of products in the gasoline range, and more than 10 percent suitable for making jet fuel, as well as 43 percent in the distillate zone, leaving almost no heavy residuum.
According to Continental, the distillation products from Bakken were worth almost $131 per barrel compared with $127 for WTI and just $120 for Forties, based on crude and products prices on September 21.
Bakken's quality is also far more consistent than output from Eagle Ford, the other big shale play. Bakken has a consistent quality of 42 degrees API, where Eagle Ford crude/condensate ranges widely from as little as 28 degrees to as much as 63, and must be blended to achieve even quality.
With better marketing, Continental aims to supplant higher-priced foreign sweet crudes like Qua Iboe and Forties as well as Alaskan North Slope.
The company is marketing Bakken as a blending stock to enable heavy, sour oil refiners to meet specifications for low-sulphur products. It can enable higher refinery run rates with fewer problems with dangerous vapours and hard to handle distillation residues. Continental wants Bakken to become a "favourite feedstock of lube and petrochemical manufacturers."
There is nothing new about crude producers claiming that their oil is better or more competitively priced than their rivals. But two trends will ensure that marketing efforts are set to become more intense over the next five years.
The oil market is entering a phase of (potential) oversupply. If all the potential new sources of crude supply, including shale oil in North America, oil sands in Canada, deepwater off the coasts of Latin America and West Africa, and conventional oil from Iraq and Iran, let alone the Arctic are developed in the next five years, then refiners will have more choice.
The range of qualities on offer is also widening. Before the shale revolution, most refiners expected the slate to become heavier and sourer average in future, as the marginal source of supply became Canadian oil sands and Venezuela's ultra-heavy oils. Shale means they now also have a choice of ultra-light and sweet crudes as well, not just crude from oil wells but also condensates from gas fields.
This cornucopia of crude is complicated, however, by pipeline constraints and other transportation bottlenecks. Not all crudes are available to all the refiners who might be prepared to pay for them.
It has led to an unusually wide dispersion in prices for different crude grades. In the second week of December, when Forties was trading around $110 per barrel, and Nigeria's Qua Iboe was fetching $113, West Texas Intermediate blend at Midland in Texas was selling for just $75 and Alberta's Western Canada Select (WCS) was fetching less than $45. Great if you have Qua Iboe to sell, not so great if your price is pegged to WCS.
All crude producers are now acutely aware of the importance of marketing their oil to maximise its value in the marketplace. U.S. shale oil was a "big issue" and OPEC should make its oil more attractive to customers in response to the supply of shale from the United States, UAE Oil Minister Mohammed bin Dhaen al-Hamli said at the recent cartel meeting in Vienna .
Value is not simply about sulphur content and distillation cuts. Other aspects include location, transportation options and reliability and security of supplies.
Most refineries will want to adopt a portfolio approach to buying crudes in order to maximise the value of outputs while minimising the cost of acquisition and avoid becoming overly dependent on any single supplier.
Refiners must also be persuaded to commit to making long-lasting and expensive changes to the configuration of their plant to handle particular crude combinations.
As the specifications for refined products become stricter, while the range of crude grades becomes broader, marketing to maximise the value captured from crude production is set to become more important than ever.


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The pilots at American Airlines had a chance to set an example, net some gains and boost their power in the airline's reorganization.
But they threw it away by rejecting a labor contract that was the company's last, best offer. And on Tuesday, they're going to a New York bankruptcy court to try to stave off the consequences.
It's the perfect case for why business doesn't work as a democracy and real leadership makes all the difference.
The pilots union has a history of self-inflicted pain — from illegal sick-outs to picketing corporate customers to asking for holiday pay for Super Bowl Sunday. Last month's contract vote joins the list, because pilots could lose millions in benefits and most of their negotiating leverage.
Added insult: Eight other union groups at American approved their deals. Some pain lies ahead for them, but so do pay raises, stock awards, retirement contributions and buyout offers.
For pilots, frustration is already evident, as more realize that management is likely to prevail in court and impose tough terms. Union leaders recently threatened a strike vote, even though a strike is a nonstarter in bankruptcy. The threat made some headlines, but the pilots might as well howl at the moon.
Don't be surprised if they soon talk about work slowdowns and other tactics. It will be harder to get attention after last Friday, when American's management began formal merger talks with US Airways. And while everyone prefers a contract, the urgency isn't as great as in past airline bankruptcies; while lenders insist on such deals, American has enough cash to exit Chapter 11 without borrowing.
In the cockpit, American pilots take great pride in being leaders and taking responsibility. Many hold advanced degrees and closely track American's financial results. Yet on the ground, they often make boneheaded decisions that confound even their union officers.
Consider the contract that the rank and file rejected in a landslide last month. It had job protection, a 4 percent pay hike, raises for five years, a 13.5 percent equity stake in the reorganized company, and a retirement plan contribution of 14 percent of pay per year.
Where do I sign?
There were major concessions, primarily new work rules and code-sharing provisions to shave $315 million in total pilot compensation. American is in Chapter 11, due in large part to high labor costs, so a reset was inevitable.
But the sweeteners were notable wins, especially the equity share and a pay match to industry-average salaries after 36 months. The leaders of the Allied Pilots Association should have sold it hard, the way that flight attendant union president Laura Glading pushed to approve. Instead, the APA sent a conflicted message: The board endorsed the agreement just 9-7, and national officers insisted on remaining neutral.
"We have not made any personal comments on how we plan to vote," they wrote to members.
Opposition went viral, talking up takeovers, talking down management and suggesting the union would get another bite at the apple. A stunning 61 percent of pilots voted no.
"We're hoping they understand, based on the voting," said new APA president Keith Wilson, "that the pilots are serious about this."
More like seriously out of touch. Pilots rejected an offer with $55 million in improvements and an equity piece that guaranteed more influence in bankruptcy. Union advisers compared it to having a seat at the parents' table. Without the stock, they said, pilots would be relegated to the kids' table, where they could scream all they wanted — and be ignored.
To end a stalemate in bankruptcy, a company can petition to throw out existing contracts and impose terms. With limited leverage and so much downside, workers get what they can and hope for a brighter future.
That's hard to accept at American, because anger and distrust run so deep. But flight attendants did it, despite some legendary hostility. Transport workers and mechanics did it, too, despite thousands of job cuts to come.
In contrast, pilots are left to ask the boss to give them a break if the court rules for the company. American doesn't have to grant raises, for instance, or contribute to a 401(k). And the double-digit equity stake? Dream on.
Last week, Wilson said that people offered congrats and condolences when he took the post right after the rejection vote. He explained to reporters that the union was governed by a 16-member board, and his job was to execute its instructions.
"So while I have opinions," Wilson said, "they'll remain private for most of the time."
Too bad. The pilots need a leader who'll shout out the truth. He could start with: We blew it!
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The Cherokee Code Talkers coin.
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation and 30 other tribes will each accept a Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to honor Native American Code Talkers.
"It's wonderful that United States Congress is honoring Code Talkers in this way," Cherokee Nation Secretary of State Chuck Hoskin Jr. said. "Of course, the Cherokee Nation is proud of our contributions to multiple war efforts and our involvement with the Code Talkers, so it's fitting we commemorate it, especially during Native American Heritage Month."
Native Americans, and Cherokees in particular, have a longstanding history of serving the military at a higher rate than the general U.S. population. The U.S. military employed Cherokees and other tribal members, such as the Navajo and Choctaw, as Code Talkers to pass messages in their native languages to confuse and bypass enemy forces.
"This is one way to recognize the importance of Native Americans' service in the defense of the United States," said Cherokee Nation Veterans Representative Raymond Vann. "Many who served did so at a time when the federal government's policies toward Indian Nations were unfriendly. Yet, so many Indian people served to fight for freedom, and the Code Talkers served in such an extraordinary way using their language to help turn the tide."
There is no firm number on how many Cherokees were Code Talkers, but the tribe is actively researching that figure.
Cherokee Nation Deputy Chief S. Joe Crittenden, a Navy Vietnam veteran, is accepting the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of the tribe.
Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilors, cabinet members and Cherokee Nation employees who worked with the U.S. Mint to help design the Cherokee Code Talkers coin will also attend.
Congress is presenting gold medals designed for each tribe in accordance with the "Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008."
The act, Public Law 110-420, says Native American Code Talkers, first reported in use on Oct. 17, 1918, deserve immediate recognition for their dedication and valor, long overdue.
The Cherokee Nation Code Talker coin includes the image of a Cherokee Code Talker with a Cherokee Syllabary font that translates to "code talkers." On the reverse side of the coin is the Cherokee Nation seal.
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Calgary vs Los Angeles Recap - Flames Win 3-2
The Flames earned a 3-2 victory over the Kings on Monday at STAPLES Center.
The Flames were a +220 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Calgary got goals from Michael Cammalleri, T.J. Brodie, and Sean Monahan in the victory. Cammalleri opened the scoring at 2:50 of the second period.
Karri Ramo stopped 27 of 29 Los Angeles shots in the victory.
Los Angeles got goals from Jeff Carter and Drew Doughty in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Los Angeles got a 22-stop effort from Jonathan Quick in the loss.
On the power play, Calgary went 3-for-6, while the Kings were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Calgary lost the shots on goal battle to Los Angeles by a margin of 29-25.
Next game, Calgary takes its act on the road to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head home to face Phoenix.


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China is demanding an explanation from the United States after a report in an Australian newspaper said Australian embassies, including the one in Beijing, were being used as part of a US-led spying operation.
The Sydney Morning Herald said on Thursday that the intelligence collection takes place in Australian embassies across Asia, as well as other diplomatic missions, without most Australian diplomats knowing about it. "China is extremely concerned about this report and demands that the United States offers a clarification and explanation," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a daily news briefing. (Reuters)


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- Starting salary: $39,000 P/A Senior salary: $62,500 P/A Average salary: $50,000 P/A Wages will vary according to your level of skill, experience and employer Employment level: 3,400 as of November 2012 (Projected employment levels in 2017 of 3,000)
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hi guys, i am simulating the diffusion of h2 in a containment. The mixture consisting of h2 and h2o is injected into a containment, the total mass flow rate of the mixture is 1.0 kg/s and the mass fractions of h2 and h2o are 0.2 and 0.8, respectively. At first, the containment is full of h2o and air. in CFX-Pre, i set the total mass flow rate and the component(h2 and h2o) mass fraction.
when the calculation is completed, i find the the h2 mass fraction at inlet is not 0.2 which i set in the CFX-Pre. (By the way, i use areaAve(H2. mass fraction)@INLET to obtain the h2 mass fraction at inlet). i am confused about this, dose anyone know how to solve this problem?
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I take a picture of (almost) every meal I eat so that I always have leftovers. And a picture's worth a thousand words, right?
Ale's new apartment has this little round table that looks pretty nondescript when my laptop and elbows are resting on it. But, once we decorate it with a bright tablecloth, a fresh baguette, and grilled chicken with roasted peppers and onions, it looks like something straight out of a little bistro in the heart of Paris.
When I get home from a run, the first thing I do is go to the Monoprix. It's the best place for cheap but quality food when you don't have time or patience for the market. One of my easy go-to meals is a salad with red peppers and Italian olive oil, a whole-grain mini-baguette, and fresh berries.
After the pool, midday, Chez Ale is situated perfectly for some sun rays. It was too cold to sit outside, but some red wine and the heat of the stove kept the place warmer than the average Parisian cafe. Special of the day: garlic and olive-oil drizzled over asparagus and grilled chicken with a tradition (which is like a baguette, but crunchier). I swear I eat meats other than chicken.
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Lol.. my best tires cost me a whole 20 each. To be honest apart from offering more in the way of cushioning and better grip on gravel I sense no speed advantage when comparing 1.75 26 inch tires on my modded mtb and 28c 700's on my hybrid. In a race it might matter, when commuting it seems marginal at best.
for long distance, performance riding a nice set of tires is the best investment you can make.
I dunno. My tires may be better:
I've don't usually pimp my tires, but these have been exceptional. Very smooth roll, fewer cuts or flats than normal, little tendency to pick up glass, great traction in the wet. These four attributes are usually incompatible. I'm running 19mm rims with 25c tires. I think they would be even nicer on 22mm or 23mm rims. Good tire for 90% of randonneurs.
He missed the point (as you did). Twice.
A few percentages of efficiency really don't matter that much for a century or most double metrics (since it's generally fairly easy to finish them comfortably in the alloted time and in daylight). And, if the extra efficiency reduces the amount of time you need to right at night, the value of that efficiency is larger (since people tend to be slower riding at night).
(You should take your own advice, by the way.)
I'm looking forward to trying these tires soon. I want to go all the way with Extra Leger, Pacenti rims, and a Stan's tubeless setup. I think that is about as good as it gets for 650b x 42mm performance!
BTW, "calmer 'n you." :)
220km in 10 hours (with 2000m of climbing) and 160km in 5:45 on a flat bar that weighs 14kg loaded fast enough for you? Way under the time limit. :) Mitchellon country and gravel (or a similar one). They have little or no flat protectipn but rolling resistence is mininal at speeds up to 60kmh at which point I have luttle desire to go faster anyway.
(On the racing bike with the tubulars my normal route takes me 65 minutes. On the Rohloff/Hetre bike it takes me 68. I would not race with Hetres, but at this point in my life, those three minutes couldn't be less important.)
Totally agree. Who really cares about 3 minutes?
3 minutes for a short ride that doesn't have time limits isn't that valuable. That's obvious and not what people are talking about. And the benefit could be more compared to another tire. That 3 minutes is 30 minutes on a 10 h ride (about a 200k). It's 1 h on a 20 h ride. That could easily be the difference between qualifying and not qualify for many riders.
It's still listed on the Michelin site but no other US company appears to sell them.
This tire is "similar" and about $20.
3 minutes isn't necessarily the point. Not getting tired while hanging with a group is nice, though. Not getting flats is nice. If one has a good LD frame, tires and pressures don't make or break anything. I've ridden 23c @ 140 lbs. on many a long ride or brevet with complete comfort and not a little speed. Saying "my tires are better than your tires" is pretty funny though. On what bike in which season in what weather on which roads with what expectations with which riders? But I hope the sixer meant this thread to be entertaining rather than a flame-fest. Entertainment is what's being offered, that's for sure.
I would say that if I added 3 minutes in 20-25 miles I'd be so far off the back of the group of friends that I hang with now - and going a little harder is not an option. But everyone has a different situation, different goals. Ride what makes you happy, if you can find it, happiness that is. Tire technology keeps changing and getting better. My favorite tires last year are not my favorite tires this year. It's a constant search.
I did indeed mean the thread name as tongue-in-cheek; kind of poking fun at how emotional we can get about things like bike tires. And as you point out, Carbonfiberboy, "better" can mean all sorts of things to different people.
The only "serious" issue here, IMO, is "Here are the new Hetres, and here is what they are about" - just for folks who may be considering them, or may perhaps think ultra-wide tires automatically relegate a bike to "cruising the bike path" duty.
That'll teach ya to post a joke thread about a serious topic here on BF. ;)
Apparently not... :roflmao2:
Oh, and FWIW, note that the three minutes I wrote about are not just tires - or maybe not tires at all. On my racing bike I have proper cleats, a low/aerodynamic position, an efficient drivetrain, and maybe the fastest tires available today. On the Rohloff bike I have (obviously) a Rohloff hub, very heavy wheels/rims, a relaxed position, and plain rubber soles with loose toe straps.
So while I won't try to argue that Hetres are as fast as FMB tubulars, I will definitely argue with anyone claiming that Hetres are significantly slower than the typical "performance" clincher used by many of today's randonneurs.
If you like your tires good for you. If you are saying that they are a deal breaker for a longer rider... sorry can't agree. The difference between knobblies and slicks? Obvously. But slicks vs slicks? Don't think so.
no, no, krobinson103.
Tires do indeed make that much of a difference.
there are garden hoses, and there are teflon pillows on crack.
20 bucks a tire buys a rider garden hose.
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