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Far-reaching: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 / TZ100 hands-on preview
ZS100 / TZ100 Lens
The ZS100 has a 10X zoom, offering a 25-250mm equivalent reach - just enough range to classify it as a proper superzoom. And, in all honesty, probably enough for most applications for many people: we suspect the push beyond 80x zooms has as much to do with being able to boast a bigger number on the store shelves than because contemporary consumers find themselves needing so much more zoom than they used to.
The ZS100's lens starts out as a very respectable F2.8 maximum aperture but very quickly slides towards the F5.9 that you're limited to at full zoom. By 50mm equivalent it's already dropped to F4 (F11 equiv., given the crop factor), and it's at F5.1 (F13.9 equiv.) by the time you get to 100mm equivalent - this isn't about to offer you shallow depth-of-field portraits. The camera does use Panasonic's Depth-from-Defocus system that interprets subject distances based on an understanding of its lens characteristics - we've found this system to support surprisingly effective at subject tracking on previous cameras.
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That's a pretty impressive camera. In the review, please review the lens quality. Bokeh, CA, distortion, coma, the full gamut. That's critical with a non-ILC camera.
We didn't go into quite that level of detail, I'm afraid, but we did take a bit of a look at the lens.
So that's actually what makes shopping for fixed lens cameras hard. The lens matters more than the camera. I like the aperture vs focal length curves, but beyond that, buying a fixed lens is buy-and-pray.
I'd be happy to give up a lot of the review for something about the lens aside from sharpness (which I don't much care about). Flare, bokeh, I think, are the most important, followed by uncorrectable CA and distortion.
Not including these was reasonable for point-and-shoots when they were cheap cameras with tiny enough apertures everything was in focus regardless, but now that the background blurs as well as a basic dSLR, excluding it is criminal*.
* Not literally; for literal criminal, see the threads on ADA/WCAG
How many shots per charge?
A very attractive "middle of the road" camera; if there was a version with a fixed focus lens like 28 2.8 or 35/3.5 or 50 2.0, it very likely would fly off the shelves. The extended zoom is at risk for accidental knocks, the "louvers" closing the retracted zoon are very fragile. Fixed focus lens with a regular lens cap would be very practical. Why not?
The audience for a fixed focal length camera is very different to that of a zoom compact. The Ricoh GR and Fujifilm X70 (and Nikon Coolpix A if it's still available) already exist as 28mm equiv F2.8 options but with the advantage of bigger sensors. The X70 has a lens cap, if that's your preference.
Powered zooms and lens caps are usually a bad combination. Everyone I know who's ever used an Olympus XZ-1 or 2 has occasionally turned their camera on with the cap still attached, leading the zoom motor to grind against its gearing as the cap or its tether impede the zoom.
I own two DSLRs, 4 DSLR lenses, a compact waterproof camera, a GoPro, and a ZS100. Not one of them is a fixed lens. Zoom to me is the only camera and lens I'll buy. I have some very good lenses with wonderful image quality. I view a fixed lens camera as too restrictive. If I were a pro I might buy fixed lenses for portrait photography.
This would be a perfect concert camera for me!!!!! Usually only point-and-shoot litlte cameras are allowed at concerts most of the time here in the US. My RX100MIII the zoom is too restrictive, so you cannot capture much other than wide shots. This will be perfect to capture the musicians at concerts with 4K being a bonus!!!!! In fact I may sell my RX100MIII to get this.
This looks like a pretty sweet camera but I'm disappointed it doesn't have a dedicated exposure bias dial like the Canon G15/16 and Nikon P7700.
I hope either the top plate dial or lens barrel ring can be customized to directly set exposure bias without having to enter a mode.
The function of either dial can be customized, so you can leave the front dial in default mode (which controls aperture value in Aperture Priority mode, for instance), then customize the top dial to be exposure comp.
Or vice versa, depending on which you prefer to have a clicking dial for.
I owned the TS50 for a couple of months before returning it to Amazon due to poor design and performance.. The EVF was a big distraction both because of the far left placement (I focus/compose with my right eye) and the very small size of the EVF's viewable field. The TS100 EVF is no different. Also, the slow lens creates focusing challenges in late sunset or early sunrise twilight hours. Lastly, was not impressed with the RAW image quality.
Which is going to take better pictures overall: Sony RX100 IV or this? Especially for telephoto shots: this is a roundabout way of asking how will cropping/enlarging a photo from the RX100 compare to one taken by the ZS100 with the sloooow lens? Is there a graph of the aperture by zoom length?
Panasonic is really good in making cameras. This one nailed it.
I just sold my ZS50 and realized ZS60 is released and then found here is ZS100. ZS60 and ZS100 are different but both with ZS. What about the series in 2020? Isn't it ZS100 again? I guess Panasonic is going to give up the cameras with small sensors which are threaten by phones. A 1'' sensor camera will be the majority of the point and shoot market.
I had Sony RX100 III (returned on second day). If fast lens is my consideration, then LX100 is my choice. As for this camera, X10 zoom is very attractive for travelers and the largest 2.8 will be helpful in many situations. The ZS60's X30 zoom is beyond necessary. The zoom and the aperture range are perfect for this camera.
Touch screen is now available on ZS series. That's good. 4K and post focus also add credits.
The price of $700 is high given LX100 takes $550. $475 will be a good price for me. I will buy it as my secondary camera for next trip when the price gets lower.
Why not something more conservative in the optics reach, but with a more solid performance in terms of aperture?
You know the Canon G15 compromise...
What shall I do with a big sensor if it has f/5.9?!
The Panasonic LX100 with a 24-75mm f1.7-2.8 lens and 4/3" sensor fits that bill. It is a little larger but still very easy to carry around. As always there are compromises, among other things you give up telephoto zoom range in one and a fast aperture and some sensor size in the other. I used a ZS40 for a while but gave it to my wife and use an LX7 now (when I'm not carrying my Canon D5 MkII). I'm trying to decide if one of these newer ones is worth it or if I'll wait for the next round of improvements.
@jharris8750: I'm waiting for a 1 inch camera with the 24-120 range covered with high quality and fast lens. 75 mm is too short for a compact camera for my needs (I would rather go for an ILC).
@Neimo: for that there are already many cameras with smaller sensor (1/1.7) but higher aperture for same zoom. At the end the result is comparable, but the cost is the half.
Just a tad confusing to me ... is the ZS100/TZ100 the name for one camera or two different cameras? I note the write up in this DPreview announcement speaks of two cameras, but I'm a little bit confused as to the name of the two cameras. Sorry for the basic question, folks. The write-up is not real clear to me what's what.
A great evolution of the TZ series. I still got my TZ5 after so many years and it's the sweetest small sensor camera ever to pass from my hands. I has 10x zoom and works faultlessly despite some serious abuse. It even got swallowed by a sea wave once and I thought it was dead but after a couple of days it resurrected for good. This TZ100 has also a 10x zoom but it's a totally different beast. It's incredible that it has a far bigger sensor, a EVF, a flash, twin dials, 10x zoom and so many features in basically the same pocketable form factor. I think it's time to put the TZ5 to the cupboard with the treasured memorabilia and get this one.
Some good features, but I'm still apprehensive about its performance in low light, despite the 1 inch sensor, since it is a 2.8-5.9 aperture range. I would like to see some studio comparisons soon.
Users buy this Pana is for long zoom which is the selling point.
Otherwise, low light performance is on par with LX7 in the same FL range b/c f2.8 is two stop slower than f1.4.
LX7 has some advantages:
- it can go down to 18mm by using Tube adapter + Pana UWA conversion lens
- It can go up too buy using same Tube adapter + Tele conversion lens
- Add an EVF can shoot in low angle as LX7's add-on EVF can flip up. Not mention the EVF is better/larger than this Pana at least.
I'm still use my LX7 in additional to RX100.M3 as I can not find other P&S can go down to 18mm with relative decent low-light performance.
BTW, The LX7's aperture will be the same while you use add-on lens; UWA or Tele.
I'm thinking to buy another LX7 for spare.
More rubbish from Panasonic . . .
FZ1000 street price is about $747.99 – $773.98 now. It is very funny that dpreview calls FZ1000 a COMPACT camera, even though its a such bulky and plastic box.
This ZS100/TZ100 is like a cut-down and simplified version of FZ1000, since PAN already figured out 4K video for 1" sensor electronically, anyway.
Panasonic should have made a smaller version of FZ1000 by keeping all the good features of FZ1000, 10x zoom and trying to put them into a slimmer and solid body to compete with SONY and FUJI.
FZ1000 has been less than $500 USD in Amazon Japan for a while, and less than $600 USD in the Amazon US as gray market cam:
Whether bulky or not obviously depends on the lens spec.
Can Sony or Canon make a compact RX10 or G3X version? Of course not, they both share the optical resctriction with Panasonic.
I don't think TZ100 is a downgraded and simplified version of FZ1000 because they almost have the same features.(4K DFD ...) Panasonic just uses an unique lens among 1" cameras, which can make the camera pocketable.
Way bad Panasonic. In fact, the 2016 TZ100 EVF is 1.16 MP equivalent, and 0.2", whileas my 2008 Lumix G1 EVF was already 1.44 MP equal, based on the same time-based technique, and also bigger viewfinder area.
Why do a 2016 Lumix with 1" sensor does have such a bad, crappy EVF?
That's not progress, even more, when one would consider also the even better EVF into the FZ-1000, and with longer Zoom reach, but also more bulk, from 2014.
A better EVF requires a larger panel, and larger optics. Both take size, and cost money. Hence why Sony has used the pop-up, extending optics in the RX100 models. And why the EVF on the GX8 (for instance) is physically so much larger than the GX7.
On a camera like this, I expect most users consider the EVF to be an emergency use item for situations with very bright light. It's rare that I would choose to preferentially compose on it compared to the bigger, brighter rear screen.
Even on my GX7, I am essentially ambidextrous whether I use the rear screen or the EVF. More often it depends on the composition I am trying to produce (i.e. many photos only possible at arm's length), the light levels, and the focal length...
I'm old fashioned, don't like to compose pictures via LCD "LiveView", taking pictures at arm-length isn't my taste. :-) It's pretty clear, but Panasonic could go the RX100 III/IV Route, with a PopUp EVF, and/or might have build-into at least a 1.44 MP EVF, same size, but a bit more pixel density. 1.16 MP is really sub-standard into 2016, when the tech from 2008 was being better.
I don't mind the smaller EVF. I take most photos with the LCD and am very pleased that the EVF is available under certain conditions.I've had cameras with EVF for many years. Once I get my eye up to the EVF and see the image the size of it doesn't seem to matter to me so much.
Just read the 4K video specs. Unfortunately, like other small camera's, there is a crop factor! An equivalent of 37-370mm in 4K video and 4K photo mode, instead of a 25-250mm in normal photo mode. For me this makes the camera less interesting.
RX100 IV says it uses full pixel readout
camera starts at 24mm, but 4k 16:9 is 28-80mm
(regular 16:9 is 25.5-74 with standard steadyshot, 30-86 for active steadyshot, 34-95 for iA steady shot)
It is listed on Panasonic.com, in the 'All specs' page of the camera.
Focal length: f = 9.1 - 91mm/(27 - 270mm in 35mm equiv. in 4:3)/(25 - 250mm in 35mm equiv. in 3:2)/(26 - 260mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9)/(32 - 320mm in 35mm equiv. in 1:1)/(37 - 370mm in 35mm equiv. in 4:3 4K Photo recording)/(37 - 370mm in 35mm equiv. in 3:2 4K Photo recording)/(37 - 370mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9 4K Photo recording)/(40 - 400mm in 35mm equiv. in 1:1 4K Photo recording)/(26 - 260mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9 video recording / O.I.S. Off / Level Shot function Off)/(28 - 280mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9 video recording / O.I.S. On / Level Shot function Off)/(31 - 310mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9 video recording / O.I.S. On / Level Shot function On)/(37 - 370mm in 35mm equiv. in 4K video recording)
The Panasonic ZS100 dimensions published are 111 x 65 x 45, which is remarkable considering its 1" sensor and 10x zoom (25-250). There is 5-axis IS for video (up to 4k). The battery capacity published is 300. This makes it still practical for recording the Morris gigs in which I play the accordion.
The Olympus SH-2 dimensions published are 109 x 63 x 42. Yes, it has a small sensor, but also a 25x zoom (25 x 600). The battery capacity published is 380 (up to 1 hour 32 minutes of HD720p video in my experience).
So I have no desperate urgency to change over, but it is a viable proposition.
Bunch of Canon, plus 4 RX100, and now Pana. Some one will get hurt:
- Nikon 1 line is very much in the position as Samsung NX1 right now.
- Olympus Stylus 1 even can not go down to 24mm.
- Fuji x30, small sensor, slow lens, short zoom, plus not goes down to 24mm, but big body.
Samsung NX1 is not along, more will join...
This sounded exciting and I'd like to see it compared to Sony's similar line of cameras. The drop in aperture though may be a deciding factor for me.
I realy like this cam but I wish Panasonic had included theese features:
- tilting sreen
- USB charging
- higher res EVF with higher magnification like Canon G5X or Sony RX100IV
If theese were included I would have happily paid 100 bucks more for it.
Yes but G5X focuses slow and RX100 3/4 have limited zoom range. Why is it not possible to have it all? Arrgh!
Franz Weber;
You forget to mention this Pana has a very slow lens.
Oh, you give G5X/G7X too much credit as they are lot worse than "focuses slow".
BTW, we are taliking about Pana has NO:
- tilting sreen
- USB charging
- higher res EVF
- Build in ND filter
But G5X and RX100.M3/4 have all of them listed above. YES?
Franz Weber,
There is USB charging (finally!) via a MicroUSB cable, which can be used for both data transfer and charging. Saw that on one youtube video related to this new gem today.
I may look at this seriously as a pocketable FZ1000 replacement. I can forego a bit of zoom. Very practical and larger sensor. No more considerations for mom-and-pop type P&S 1/2.3" sensor-equipped cameras any more.
USB charging is doable (finally!) on this model. I watched about it on a youtube just today.
My understanding, from reading previews on other sites, is that this camera does have USB charging.
"Using the viewfinder pulls the battery life down to 240 shots per charge from the otherwise pretty typical 300 shots per charge."
Wait, what? The EVF uses more power than the rear screen?? Sounds unlikely.
Exactly my concern. I've always sought to maximise battery life by using the EVF instead of the rear screen.
Does the EVF use more power when you are using it exclusively, or does it use more power because both the EVF and rear screen are enabled?. I don't bother with the eye-switch sensor setting because I hardly ever want to use the rear screen (as someone who needs to put on reading glasses to see it.) I can believe more power being used if you have both enabled, but not just the EVF by itself.
They are both enabled, but since the eye sensor is active, only one of the screens is on at a given time.
The B&H website confirms the stupidity (IMO) of the design:
"...a versatile point-and-shoot marrying both form and function. Designed to be as sleek as possible, the ZS100..."
But ok, maybe some people want "sleek" instead of usable. So why not release the same camera in a version designed to be used? I'm talking proper button/dial size and layout, grip, something innovative like illuminated and more custom controls. I have zero interest in an all-smooth design to satisfy some subjective 'style' desire. I say subjective because I find the clean layout of a pro-dslr look infinitely more pleasing than the dumbed-down apple-look of this unit.
Thanks for that interesting analysis. When I was looking at the camera today I thought "I wonder what the grumpy DP readers will say about this camera. " Now I know.
Beckler8 is right. Why not ad a rubber grip to the front in first place? Here in Germany it tends to be really cold in winter and sleek metal is hardly good to hold.
I think the point is that this and RX series are both completely unique in the marketplace, expensive and surely aimed at enthusiast crowds who are a little more than casual shooters. Why make the decision then to go the ugly and function-crippled "style" route on them all? That stuff is ok in its segment but way out of place in this one.
I want one. Silver please ;-)
Love the tilting flash. The only minicams that flash correctly balanced without hassle are the Fuji X series. XF1/X30.
Exactly what I was waiting for. The X40 (Fuji) is taking too long.
If IQ is as expected this will be one killer compact.
If zoom range had been kept at most 5x & lens had been brighter (and if the LCD were tiltable preferably), we were discussing now "RX100 IV or ZS100?" comments. What a pity.
In anyway, I will wait for the Studio Scene comparison. This camera has so many plus marks.
The sensor performance is likely identical to the FZ1000 (perhaps barring any variation in sensor cooling due to the smaller body?), but I think the only real performance question mark that people have with this is the quality of the lens.
Whether Panasonic has managed to perform a minor miracle and produce a decent-performing 9-91mm zoom that fits in your pocket.
Canon EF-S 18-135mm has 7,5x zoom. We know G3 X with much more ambitious zoom but it is VERY BIG. They are all soft at longer focal lengths by the way.
Probably we mustn't say anything negative before seeing the studio scene comparison. But unfortunately I am not so optimistic. I can foresee the detail smeared due to slow lens. Even RX100 III (which is around 700-USD by the way) will provide more detail with that much quicker lens which RX100 IV has.
Apart from lens issue (which is the most important buying factor IMO) other issues exist as well:
-No USB charging (we don't want to buy extra batteries at insanely high prices).
-No full sensor readout during 4K. If I can't choose 24mm (or 25mm), record 4K, and extract some frames later on for printing, than again a big negative point. There are many such cameras out there which all failed.
-Fixed LCD is old days spec. We need selfies anyhow, somehow, someday.
-OK it has touchscreen (so my smartphone!). A touchscreen can't save the day.
It was the 10x that sold me on the camera after learning that it had a 1" sensor. I want to sit on the sidelines of my son's soccer games and have sufficient zoom to capture him on the field. Before I bought the ZS100 I tried my wife's camera set to 5X and it wasn't enough.
Yes the lens isn't very bright but it's okay for me because I'm taking mostly daylight shots. I can use my DSLR for more challenging conditions.
I don't know where this idea that it doesn't have USB charging comes from. It does have USB charging. I use it all the time.
I've been excited about this camera since the leaked specs and pics came out! Looks great! $599 would have been better and would have possibly brought down 1inch sensored camera prices.
DFD check
Emergency EVF check
4k check
Decent zoom range check
2 dials check
WiFi check
Tilt flash check
1/16000 SS check
Things that could be better
No GPS
No tilt screen
Nice camera!
I forgot to add it looks like a GREAT hiking camera (even though it's not weather sealed)
I said decent zoom range.
touchscreen check
raw check
Light Composition check
Dear Pana, Give me a GM5 II or a LX100II with the new 20MP mft sensor and a 12-60mm (24-120 equiv.) f4 fixed zoom. And don`t forget IBIS, touch screen, built in tiltable flash and 4K.
That would be around 1.4K me thinks. Entirely different segment. But hey we can have a dream ;-)
BTW fully agree on the LX100II specs ;-)
This looks like a fantastic travel camera that really checks a lot of boxes- compact, evf, 4k, nice zoom range... and beyond the obvious, it has at least some grip, bounce-able flash, decent controls...if my wife is interested in a camera anytime soon this is the one I will suggest.
I don't get the complaints about the price. This thing is about $200 cheaper than any other 1" sensor cam with a decent zoom.
Yup - this is probably my next camera to replace an old small-sensor Sony as long as the IQ looks decent. As much as I like the bright lenses on the Sony RX and Pan LX series, for travel I'd really like a bit more reach. And with the insane ISO and OIS, lens speed matters less than it used it.
I'm actually happy about no GPS. I find it a battery killer, and I'd rather manually mark where my images were taken then turn on the camera to find it dead (which has happened to me before).
One of the things I love the most about my Panasonic advanced compact is the f/1.4 lens. Makes it possible to stay at lower ISOs for more shots, and if the shot is set up properly you can get relatively narrow depth of field even with the relatively small sensor.
As much as I wanted to like this new Panny, I realized that I am unwilling to trade my superfast/superwide lens for the narrow aperture and field of view on this new camera.
Still...at maximum zoom this camera is at f/5.9...ouch!!
At 50mm equivalent, my Panasonic is at f/1.9. But at the same focal length, the ZS100 is at f/4. That's quite a difference.
Well, f1.4 to f2.8 is about the same ratio as f1.9 to f4.
I would suggest you try the two cameras side by side in a store. I think you'll find them much more similar than different, and the bonus range on the end of the ZS100, plus 20MP and 4K features are all just gravy.
This is the right camera for image quality and portability. I own ZS40 and wanted to go 4K, almost wanted to go LX100 but no flash? This ZS100 is a valid upgrade for me.
But no GPS ... not a perfect travel camera.
Good luck shooting video outdoors with a fixed LCD. I tried desperately with my GM1 and LX100 but gave up in the end.
Quite opposite, just went a vacation to the Caribbean beach, my ZS40 was fine on sunny beach with LCD, also the LCD viewfinder worked disregarding its resolution. I also carried a Sony HX50V, same category camera, but its LCD is useless in comparison to ZS40, not to mention the slow shot-to-shot ... I will only keep the ZS then. The ZS100 VF is better. Yes, I filled 64GB card on my ZS40, lots of videos of my kids ...
Photo works...most people have knees. I know bending down sucks. But that's what they are there for.
Those who complain about the narrow aperture at long end of zoom, should bear in mind that sensor size, aperture and focal length directly affect the lens physical size.
For examples, compare the Sony Rx10 series which have a 1" sensor, wide aperture but limited zoom range (bigger lens) with Canon G3 X which incorporates 1" sensor, longer zoom and narrower aperture at tele end (smaller lens).
In this case, physical size of TZ100 is a limiting factor. It's all about the physics and technology advancement.
That's the RX100 I've been waiting for!
They are f/1.8-2.8 thanks to much shorter FL range.
The lenses on RX100 cameras are (eq FL):
- 1.8-4.9/28-100mm (mk1 & mk2)
- 1.8-2.8/24-70mm (mk3 & mk4)
The Pana has longer range (250mm eq) and still manages to be relatively wide (25mm eq).
P.S. I personally also do not expect any miracles from the lens on this Panasonic: at this size it got to be soft and mediocre, even if it starts at "only" f/2.8.
ZS100 bridging the gap between the no-zoom rx100 type and the way-too-much zoom tiny sensor type. Finally!! With 4K no less - an exciting camera. Will Sony have a response or will they let Lumix trample all over rx? :D
Between the EVF and flash, where exactly would the hot-shoe go?
It would need to be noticeably thicker above the EVF to allow for the hotshoe, cabling, and shielding but you could put it there.
@Marty: Yes the intentionally incremental theory :) My theory: it's the best they can do and they don't actually put much thought into it. I.e. they're not very good. Like the RX100. It's a $1000 serious enthusiast compact camera but designed like some stylish toy-camera that's not meant to be used seriously. Or my sony TV that doesn't even have a powerful enough processor for the menus to work smoothly and half the advertised features don't even work. Getting off-track here but just examples of ridiculous design that I don't think are intentional.
@darngood: (wow this is a HORRIBLE commenting system). Yes that's what i mean - who knows how much space it would add. Real innovation would involve something like a plug-in or slide-in hotshoe (and other modules like grips). They allow you to add what you want or go compact if not needed. Not suitable for cheap P&S but for these premium models, yes.
I think people willing to carry a large external microphone or flash are not really in the target market for this body. Maybe I'm wrong. But I would expect that they would prefer to get a G7 for the same price and put whatever lens they want on it, and all the accessories they can dream of...
Androole, you are 100% correct. There's no point in making a camera body pocketable if you don't mind carrying an external flash/microphone around (especially a shotgun style mic in your trousers, imagine that!) This camera is for when one is travelling and living life but would like to be able to take a shot when it presents itself. If I was heading out to shoot I'll take a larger camera and won't mind the extra size as that's the primary objective of the activity. I just bought a HX90V to replace my dead XF1 as I've always wanted something that fits in my pocket but yearned for a longer zoom. I'll stick the the Sony for the next 6 months and see how often I go to lengths longer than 250mm, if less than 95% of the time (which I actually expect to be the case) I'll definitely be getting this Pana as I love their menus etc (I also have a GX8).
Androole: But cameras like this are so versatile they can be your only camera. In which case you want the ability to add an external mic when you want to. I have the stereo external mic from sony and it's quite small. You then have a high quality video camera + mic that fits in a very small case.
You know you could simply bond a blind hot shoe on top and use it to mount an external mic. With the 1/4-20 on the bottom you could rig a holder for your recorder and (most likely) get far superior sound to anything an internal ADC on a travel compact would include.
I liked this camera very much as a travel camera, but no hotshoe... That's a serious disappointment. Simpky becuase this would be my only camera and I want the hotshoe for an external flash. Hopefullt the next version of this camera will have a hotshoe, then I'd definitely buy it.
It's funny we all thought P&S is dead. But the sector comes back w a vengeance starting from RX100, in the form of 1" sensors and superior lens ranges (and brightness sometime).
Now it threatens low-end MLI and DLSR.
The segment arguably came back with the S90, but yeah the prevalence of smartphones has really upped the quality of these compacts.
I use this camera most of the time but there are many times when I grab the DSLR. So I wouldn't say this threatens the low-end DSLR. I bought it for those times when I don't need the superior capabilities of the DSLR, and don't want to deal with the size and weight of the DSLR. So for me it is a gap filler between the smartphone and DSLR, not a replacement for either.
1" sensor in a package not much larger than my Olympus SH-2 is attractive. If it has the same quick and reliable focusing, the same 5-axis IS, and does 1 hour 32 minutes of HD720p video on a battery charge, I will consider it.
Good on Panay especially the TZ100 and its features should put pressure on Sony to lower its price of the Sony RX100 MK 4 which will be good news for all of us.
Just on the face of it, even if the RX100 IV cost the exact same as this, I would still prefer the dramatically more flexible zoom range to the slow-motion video and faster lens. If I want low light performance, the RX100 isn't going to cut it compared to an ILC with a prime lens, anyway.
At the moment it ticks the right boxes, on paper at least. Whilst being generally very pleased with the Panny's I've owned over the years, I've been disappointed with their sensor noise properties, virtually limiting picture taking opportunities to base ISO, or + 1 stop. Anything more and a grittiness appeared in all images.
Let's hope the new sensor addresses this issue, despite a pixel count increase.
Yes, I was. I appreciate that this latest model does have a larger sensor but not up to M4/3, I was expressing a wish that it didn't have a family trait. I don't have experience of the latest M4/3 sensors, but I do understand that they are in a different league. Using a Sony sensor is a good move.
I`m normally up for these kinda things, I still have a TZ30 for casual / Video use and may even have a look at the TZ80 with its massive range but as for the TZ100 at its price, I`ll just take my GM5/14-140-II Combo which still fits in a jacket pocket .
See, it's funny, as a M4/3 user who already owns a 14-140, I have the exact opposite view. I'm thinking "at this price, I'll sell the 14-140 and bring the TZ100." It's no bigger than a 14-140, and it has all the latest Panasonic body features without needing to upgrade my GX7...
I shoot RAW and these 1" sensor superzooms have horrific distortion / Vignetting (well the FZ1000 which only does "400mm" has, so this TZ has got to be even worse) to get it all to fit whereas the 14-140-II has a bit at the wide end, almost none past 24mm and the long end is 280mm and damn near perfect edge to edge wideopen at its longer "280mm" .. I can see your point as the GX7 is a lot larger than a GM5 and isd a struggle in the biggest coat pockets with that lens on but the GM5 merely needs a light jacket pocket ...... Each to our needs I guess
And I am on the fence between a G7+14-140 and an all-in-one camera such as this one, mainly for video which my Fuji X essentially does not have... I was looking at the RX100 II but now am much less interested.
Will look at the GM5 too now that many mention it as a pocketable alternative.
Unfortunately, this camera doesn't have swiveling tilty screen, which I wanted.
I'm with you, maybe next version
Considering the lens range and sensor size, f2.8 wide open isn't too bad.
It's larger than the RX100m4 in all dimensions, but I think the Sony is also juuuuuuust out of comfortable pocketable range already, so it'a a bit of a wash on that comparison.
I'd still prefer to generally have the brighter wide end, but could definitely love this little Panny as a travel cam "jack of all trades."
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This is a play about Soho, about its mixture of delight and danger. It revolves around a woman working for a London fashion firm. She enters a state of depression. She becomes attracted to alcohol, she grows unstable, she is unable to easily adapt to her job and the city. Her own background is the conservative countryside. There is nothing nice and cushy about her harassed mental condition. Enter the realm of uncertainty! Money and sex become unpredictable entrapments.… (more)
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Never take your health for granted. Never check your boyfriend's Facebook. Never flip off lousy drivers, they might chase you.
Shannon Johnston
Santa Cruz | Restaurant Manager
Never say never, never finish anything that's not worth finishing, and never ever pay attention to Fox News.
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Santa Cruz | Student/Baker
Never date a housemate or coworker, never forget a family member's
birthday, and never ignore your first instinct about a person.
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Never live further than an hour away from your job, never make decisions based on financial criteria only, never stick to your list of nevers.
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O Happy Gays! Davidson's Gay-Straight Alliance Celebrates End of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" with Barbequeer for All
Today's end of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" marks the full and complete end of the ban on gays in the military. It is news that is making headlines today, and will make history tomorrow.
As for this afternoon, Dodger and I will help mark the historic occasion at the Gay-Straight Alliance's annual Bar-Be-Queer, timed to coincide with the official end of the Don't Ask Don't Tell ban. Woo hoo! Nobody knows how to throw a smart party like Davidson gays, straights, and allies do! [Click'n'scroll for previous posts.]
Party mode duly acknowledged, I must opine that I still have concerns for all "sides" of the Don't Ask Don't Tell issue on just how it will all turn out. I've never been a very good single-issue campaigner, and still get decidedly tangled up in the societal implications of the end of this transitional policy, or Lord help us, gay marriage. But then, I've never served in the military or in a marriage, either, and one never really knows how it will all turn out, does one?
The bottom line is that as more and more people—from your own grandma's good-hearted church circle of girlfriends, all the way beyond the pale up to and including reactionary talking-head political gasbags—as more and more people everywhere come to know and love an openly gay person, the more acceptable it will be to be openly gay, legally and everyotherwise.
All we gays have to do is get out there, to our own degree, and be wholly ourselves. And now, to quote Brother Boy in Sordid Lives, "If you'll excuse us, we've got a show to do!"
National Coming Out Day, Under the American Flag
In light of grim national news about gay students in America, it was heartening to see Davidson's Gay-Straight Alliance gathering the strength of the entire campus community today around the idea not just of tolerance, or even acceptance, but celebration in diversity. I spent 10 minutes chatting and taking pictures of (right of the table, l-r) Hailey Szymczak '11, William Koster '12, and Claire Ittner '13, who were on duty at a GSA banner-signing by the flagpole. A broad cross-section of the student body stopped to lend support to the cause. Only one said no outright. Mohammed Egal '13 was nearly late to class, but he made time to wield a Sharpie® and summed up, "If you're open-minded, you'll sign this." I did, too, with a different rainbow color for every letter in my name. Ta da! I didn't have time to get all the students' names for photo IDs, but the fifth photo in the group is my erstwhile schoolmate, collegial buddy and College Chaplain Rob Spach '84. The banner will hang in the Union in time for Wednesday's Barbequeer at 4:30, a free dinner for all sponsored by GSA. Live out loud, everybody, whoever you are!


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" Brand: Fru / Type: Cheesecake "
Whilst doing my shop at the weekend. I was lucky enough to hit Tesco's at the time when they had reduced things. Scanning the fridge section for a bargain a spotted these Fu desserts. I am a massive fan of the Gu desserts so thought that giving these a go would be a sure thing (and not so naughty, fruits better for you than chocolate lol).
The Fru cheeky little mango & passion fruit cheesecakes come in a simple white packaging with a picture of the cheesecake and fruit on the front. I picked these up reduced for just over £1.00 however their usual price is £2.00.
Firstly I hadn't been paying much attention to the box when I bought these (I was probably more excited about what was inside!) and when I opened it up I was a little surprised to find three mini cheesecakes. In my head I was thinking there would be two larger puddings. Half of me was excited as it meant an extra cheesecake but I was also disappointed at the small size of the puddings and the fact they weren't in the usual glass containers. I also think that three is a bit of a weird number; I don't know many people who would choose to have three small desserts over two bigger ones.
The cheesecake doesn't really look all that appealing and I think the fact that they come in little plastic containers cheapen the effect. For example if you wanted to serve these to guests, I'm not completely convinced you would be able to remove the cheesecake from the pot successfully and serving the cheesecake in the pot wouldn't look too great.
The cake itself is made up of three layers. The bottom of which is a biscuit base, the middle is a mango and passion fruit curd and the top layer, which is the biggest, is a passion fruit cheesecake. The top layer reminds me of a Solero ice cream and tastes really nice and smooth. However, it tastes a little too creamy for my liking and instead of being refreshing it does verge on being a little sickly. The middle layer of mango and passion fruit curd is definitely what makes this cheesecake special by bringing out the fruity flavour. However, call me picky but I would have liked to have some proper pieces of fruit in this layer. The biscuit base is really nice and crumbly. It tastes very buttery and sweet but it lacks any sort of crunch to it and has almost gone soggy under the other layers. The three layers definitely work well together to make this cheesecake nice but because of the quite high cost of these at full price I'm looking for something amazing not just nice.
Although these are cheesecakes are ok I don't think they are particularly great and for the price I would rather have a Gu dessert. However, if I wanted something fruity I would rather have a Tesco strawberry cheesecake (or two for more or less the same price!) and get a lot more dessert for my money. If you can find these on offer or reduced then give these a try but dont expect to be blown away. The three cheesecakes you get are too small and although perhaps a more exotic flavour these are no better than cheaper alternatives.
In a bid to cut out my evening treat which consists of a glass of red wine I have been stuffing my face with all manner or replacement evils, cheese and biscuits, bars of chocolate and occasionally ice cream. Two of my favourite flavours in the world are mango and passion fruit so when I spied these little mango and passion fruit cheesecakes my eyes lit up! Even the £2 for three pot price tag didn't put me off (cheaper than a bottle of wine after all!) The sell by date was a week away and as I live on my own this is perfect to extend the treat.
Fru is a the same company that make the amazing Gu chocolate range, the chocolate range is tantalising, satisfying and decadent and Fru is basically its fruity cousin with a range including key lime pie cheesecake, zesty lemon cheesecakes and of course the mango and passion fruit.
**Layer me Fru**
The packet contains three mini cheesecakes, the first thing I noticed having sampled many of the GU ranges was that the cheesecakes lacked the fancy glass ramekin that makes you feel like you getting your money's worth with the other puds from the range. It also basically means your rather expensive dessert has come in a cheap, small plastic tub. A slight let down which also rules them out being used as a finale to a dinner party.
The plastic tub has a peelable lid and is eaten straight from the fridge. The plastic tub is see through so you do see a very satisfying and unspoilt three layer cheesecake. The top layer is a light yellow colour and you can see the small airy bubbles making your taste buds crave the lightness that is too come. The middle layer is a bright, vibrant and instantly makes me think of the mango and passion fruit content and the golden, biscuit base finishes it off nicely. If you take away the plastic tub this was the best looking treat I have encountered in months!
**Fru-ty Taste**
To see I had high hopes for this pudding would be an understatement, if I'm paying £2 a box I am wanting something magical. The first spoonful consisted of just the creamy layer. The taste of passion fruit is subtle and well crafted, expertly mixing with the creamy mousse and dissolving on my tongue with a lightness and taste that nearly sent me over the edge! Sadly that was as good as it got, I had been desperately hoping it would be the start of the taste experience and not be the climax. The vibrant and promising yellow layer was a disappointment, the tang from the mango and passion fruit was non-existent and although it tasted fruity it didn't gel very well with the mousse and the texture tested manufactured and slimy. The biscuit base although nice was nothing special and when all three layers were eaten together the exquisite taste from the mousse was lost.
**Good Fru you?**
Each pot will provide:
Calories - 186
Fat - 13.4g
Sugars - 10.3g
Carbs - 14.9g
**Final thoughts on Fru**
It was a good treat don't get me wrong but Fru you lose a star for the plastic packaging and the fact I cant serve it to guests and another star for failing to make what should have been the most exciting layer, the mango, fall down at the first hurdle, actually testing of mango. I also noticed the quality lessened as I neared the use by date but this does not put me off.
However I did enjoy it and my liver appreciated my switch to alcohol free indulgences.
These passion fruit and mango cheesecakes are packaged in a cardboard box. Each box contains three mini cheesecakes placed in plastic pots and vacuum sealed. It is a simple design yet professional, although less presentable than many of their other dessert varieties in which they use glass ramekins.
Despite their packaging, the cheesecakes look great, and if the stock photos were anything to go by, it does look like what it is supposed to. The layers of the cheesecake are visible! Above the biscuit layer, there is a mango and passion fruit curd, the texture of which is like a jam or reserve, and then finally a passion fruit cheesecake, which is soft and yummy.
The whole thing tastes fantastic, the smooth subtle hints of passion fruit mixed with the more intense curd, and the crunchy texture of the biscuit, makes this a unique and original blend of flavours. It is also not too sweet yet the fruitiness is intense and sound.
The amount in each pot isn't quite enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. After one pot, you yearn for more!!! However, these small cheesecakes are great for snacking and isn't big enough to be indulgent and guilt tripping.
It costs £2 and can be bought in most supermarkets!
The product is well packaged and attractive, but the flavours do the talking. I really like these cheesecakes as the flavour is unique and special. I have never tasted a cheesecake like it. Whilst the textures could be improved on, the flavours are rich and fruity. There is an intensity that is "orgasmic" (for a lack of words) and overall, provide a little bit of indulgence.
I would highly recommend this to everyone; it is just too yummy not to share... although there are only three per pack- PICK your friends carefully!
~~~Nutritional information (per 100g)~~~
Energy - 413 kcal
Protein - 3.4 g
Carbohydrate - 33 g (of which 22.9g sugars)
Fat - 29.7 g (of which 17.1g saturated fat)
Fibre - 1.1 g
Sodium - 0.3 g
When we visited friends for dinner last week we were served a selection of Fru mini puds for dessert. The Cheeky Little Mango and Passion Fruit Cheesecakes was one of the trio served!
*How Much and Where?*
A box of three of these cheeky little puds currently costs £1.99 or two for £3.00 at Tesco and £1.97 at Asda.
Each pud weighs 45g and is quite tine, similar in size to a small fromage frais pot (like petit filous).
*Nutritional Bits*
Contains: milk, egg and gluten
Each pot will provide:
Calories - 186
Fat - 13.4g
Sugars - 10.3g
Carbs - 14.9g
*What I Think*
Well, I must admit this these puds are 'cute'. They are so compact and delicious. They smell, look and taste wonderful. They are lovely as a sweet fix, a treat or, as my friend served them, as a trio of desserts. The cheesecake biscuit base was crunchy and sweet, made from digestive biscuits. The mango and passion fruit curd layer was sweet and fruity and it was easy to detect each flavour and the topping of passion fruit cheesecake was scrummy. Also, very sweet and fruity.
On the whole this was a very tasty dessert and would be happy to eat it again. They are so small they barely touch the sides but this is kind of good, as there is less temptation to eat a whole gateaux / rhubarb pie / tub of Ben & Jerry's.
I would not buy them myself for an every day pud, but perhaps for a special meal.
I first tried a Gü dessert about two years ago, when the company began trading in the UK. It was supposed to be a premium brand of indulgent desserts and puddings. Back then, I wasn't so impressed with the chocolate dessert that I tried, as it was too rich and sickly. Seeing the Frü Cheeky Little Mango & Passion Fruit Cheesecakes in their beautiful packaging during my latest shopping trip, I decided to give them a go.
I really do think that the packaging of Gü products is one of their main advantages. The outside cardboard box has a picture of fresh mango and passion fruit just next to the cheesecake pot and the product on a spoon. It really make my mouth water just looking at it. The white background brings your attention to the product and the shiny surface of the box makes you feel the dessert is truly luxurious and premium.
---- The mini cheesecakes ----
Inside the cardboard packaging there are the three puds on a plastic tray. I was seriously surprised by their size. I know the name says 'mini puds' but I was expecting them to be somewhat bigger. Each mini pud is sealed with an aluminium lid for freshness, so the period before they expire is quite long for a dessert (they have about 1 month of shelf life). The puds are so small (only 45g each) that I doubt anyone has to worry about the expiry date. I had two of them straight away after coming back from the shop.
The actual product is in a plastic pot and is made of a digestive biscuit base, a layer of mango and passion fruit curd and topped with quite tick layer of passion fruit cheesecake.
---- The boring bit ----
* Nutritional information per 100g (from the packaging):
Energy - 413 kcal
Protein - 3.4 g
Carbohydrate - 33 g (of which 22.9g sugars)
Fat - 29.7 g (of which 17.1g saturated fat)
Fibre - 1.1 g
Sodium - 0.3 g
There is also information per pot but I decided to leave it out. You can do the maths.
* Warnings
Alergy advice: Contains milk, gluten and eggs. Possibly contains also traces of nuts or soya.
Cannot be frozen.
---- My opinion ----
I think this mango and passion fruit is a unique flavour combination for a cheesecake. I have never before come across any of these flavours in a cheesecake but thought the combination was refreshing and tasted very well.
You could really distinguish the passion fruit taste in the cheesecake layer. It was not too sweet, but was also very tangy. For me even to tangy. I got this sour taste at the back of my throat and although I usually like very sour tastes, there was definitely something wrong with this one.
The curd layer tasted of mango and passion fruit, had great taste, nice deep yellow colour and was smooth. I have nothing bad to say about it.
Finally the biscuit layer. This was unfortunately a disappointment. The taste of it was fine, buttery and just the way it should be, but I really disliked the texture. The biscuit base was made with thick sugar granules, which bothered me during eating.
I couldn't concentrate of the flavours and smoothness of the rest of the dessert because having to grind the sugar in my mouth was what I was thinking of. Maybe it is just me, but this is a huge disadvantage to an otherwise very good product.
The price was the pack is £1.99 and it can be found in most of the UK supermarkets. I would recommend these cheesecakes mainly because of the flavour but I will only buy again if I find it on offer but I will not be rushing to the shops immediately.
** A little explanation for those of you who are confused with my Gü and Frü references. Gü is the name of the company that produces these premium desserts and also the brand name of their chocolate-based products. Frü, on the other hand, is their brand of fruit-based desserts and puddings**


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Brewing another sample. I feel like I'm spamming this forum, thanks for indulging me! Pages in progress...
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Never without passion.
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Never without passion.
Keep on spamming I like what I see so far. There are some things I didn't grasp on first read through:
The backpack and cellphone weren't so prominent that I had to look back if it was really her stuff in the last panel.
And when shes done doing her selfie she smiles at vulture? Was she expecting him or is making a funny remark? Without the balloons and story I would expect a more surprised expression on her face.
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Thanks Pete! Will make the backpack and especially the cellphone bigger on page 2.
She's actually trying to lure him out, which is why she's smiling. My fault though-- the buildings are supposed to have taunting graffiti on them, I haven't gotten around to adding that yet.
Never without passion.
Enjoyed it very much!
Loved these pages! Great job man!
it looks great! my only complaint is the first panel on the laat page. i think she's supposed to be falling from highin the air, but because i don't know how big those patterns are on the ground it looks like she's lying on a cobblestone sidewalk
Pages updated! Thanks for all the tips!
Joseph - I went with a much simpler pattern for the water-- hope this looks better!
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You are looking at what I was told might be a german paratrooper's knife. I also noticed that ebay's automatic category finder has put this knife in the modern(1970-now)category. This knife is NOT a modern one. It was made either during or right after the war. Sorry for the confusion with that! I really think that it could be a letter opener. It looks like a rather easily made weapon of letter destruction. Or could it have been carried on a descent to the ground by a german paratrooper back in the 30's or 40's? Or did a German paratrooper open his letters from home on the way to the ground when he was dropped from his plane? Who knows? Anyhow, 's the skinny on this "Knife" The handle is brass with a steel blade. It folds into itself to hide or conceal the blade. T is a small clip with the insignia of an eagle with a swastika under it in the middle of a wreath. The clips snaps off to open and shut the knife. The length of the knife is 5 5/8 inches from end to end opened, 7 3/4 inches from end to end opened, and the blade has a total length of 4 1/2 inches. Rather large to open letters eh? Maybe WWII box cutter? On the blade it has the insignia of a squirrel surrounded by the words Carl Eickhorn above it and Solingen under the squirrel. On the handle it has the following: A semi circle with R Z M in it, and the following : M 7/66/3 ... read more


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By Mazzeo's Chimney & Stoves | Nov 28, 2012
New Auto Close Hearth Gate
Finally, there's a way to protect children from the dual hazards of heat and fire from fireplaces and wood burning stoves. The AutoClose Gate provides maximum safety layouts that do not have mounting points straight across. The standard gate fits hearths 6' wide by 2' deep and can adjusted to several angles. For larger fireplaces and wood burning stove areas additional sections can be easily added.


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GBP/USD (a 4-hour chart)
General overview
GBP/USD started the week with an upward movement to the resistance level 1.5600-1.5500. The pair in this price range since the beginning of May. The last week was successful for the British currency, showing signs of a growth and economy recovery as the business activity index in the three sectors was better than it was expected.
If this week the data on industrial production for March will be positive, the pair can return to a sustainable growth.
The upward movement is slowing still the pair can continue it. Bollinger Bands also suggest a possible completion of the upward movement.
The current buy signal is strong and confirmed, as the Chinkou Span is above the price, and the price is above the Ichimoku cloud.
The price is directed to the first resistance level 1.5570. Should the price overcomes this target the upward movement may continue to the second resistance level 1.5660.
Chinkou Span is above the price that confirms the current buy signal and indicates a bullish mood of traders.
Bollinger Bands show a continuation of the upward movement, the bands are narrowing and directed upward.
MACD is turned up, indicating the current uptrend.
Trading recommendations
The pair continues to move in an upward channel with a minor downward correction.
1.5600 level seems to be the key level for the pair. If the price overcomes this level we can talk about the continuous of a northern movement.
It is possible that in the short term, the pair will be traded sideways about 1.5600.


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Description Degree awarded: Ph.D. Sociology. American University This study explores the consequences of nepotism on family businesses and their members from a sociological perspective. Through case studies of 18 privately-owned family businesses in the greater Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, this research investigates the conditions under which nepotism is beneficial or problematic for the family business. More specifically, it addresses the role the structure and culture of the business plays in developing nepotism practices, and how these practices affect the interpersonal relationships of multiple generations of family and nonfamily members, the success of these members, and the overall success of the business.The case studies included quantitative data elicited from self-administered questionnaires and qualitative data extracted from in-depth interviews with founder/senior family members, junior family members, and key nonfamily members from each firm. The survey provided data on the structural and cultural characteristics of the firm, policies and procedures in regard to nepotism, and information regarding the statuses and roles of its members. However, because the sample size was not adequate enough to produce meaningful statistical analyses, only frequency statistics were generated. While this indicates a slight methodological shift, the attitudes and actions (interpersonal relationships) of members of the family firm as well as the ""informal organization"" were always intended to be the foci of the research. To compliment the evidence gathered through the in-depth interviews and survey, data were also drawn from observations, texts, documents, and artifacts including company manuals, organizational charts, genograms, and human resource policies and procedures. Although nepotism tends to have a negative connotation in American culture, the empirical evidence from this research implies that nepotism in itself is not inherently negative or positive but that the outcome is dependent upon nepotism policies and practices. While both negative and positive consequences surfaced in the data, the findings suggest that equity, not necessarily equality, is essential to ensuring positive outcomes for the family firm. This supports previous literature which is based primarily on anecdotes and commentary of individuals involved in the field of family business. The data on the transparency of these policies and practices were inconclusive, so more research is necessary to fully understand the conditions under which nepotism is beneficial or problematic for the family business.
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Nut roaster cracks safety certification
Hickory Harvest Foods, an ingredients processor in Akron, Ohio, specializes in roasted and flavored nuts, trail mixes, dried fruits, and other products. The certification demonstrates to the processing operation's clients and consumersthat its processes and procedures conform to food safety standards established by the Global Food Safety Initiative.
Safety stickler
Mike Swiatkowski, vice president of sales and marketing for Hickory Harvest Foods, told FoodProductionDaily the company is a stickler for safe food practices, and the certification proves it to the rest of the world.
"Our SQF Level 2 certification validates our commitment to providing the safest standards in food processing," he said. "We understand our customers need and desire the assurance that the products they purchase and consume come from responsible manufacturers in terms of food safety."
Certification standards
The audit was conducted by Silliker Global Certification Services, an independent certification firm headquartered in Australia, but with offices all over the world. SQF Level 2 certification is accepted across the industry as a way for food manufacturers to demonstrate they adhere to excellent quality control, documentation, and cleanliness.
Hickory Harvest Foods produces and packages nuts, fruits, snacks, and confections. Its brands, including Hickory harvest Foods and IM Good Snacks labels, are sold at a large number of retailers.
Swiatkowski added the certification could broaden the market opportunities for Hickory Harvest Foods.
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Why Manchester United used a soft touch – perhaps too soft – with Louis van Gaal right to the end
Louis van Gaal delivered a tearful address to his Manchester United staff as the reality of his Old Trafford departure began to dawn on the Dutchman, the morning after the club's FA Cup triumph at Wembley last Saturday.
Having called together his backroom team, and everyone from the club's media department to catering staff who had enjoyed the post-Cup final celebrations at London's Corinthia Hotel, Van Gaal spoke of the loyalty shown to him and praised the commitment and work ethic of the "team behind the team".
Van Gaal insisted "everyone should cherish" the joy of ending United's 12-year FA Cup drought at Wembley before sitting down for breakfast after the emotion in his voice had prompted tears to well in the eyes of many in the room — the 64-year-old included.
For all of the resentment and frustration towards the manager that had built up among Van Gaal's players, the former Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach formed close relationships with many behind the scenes at Old Trafford and his dismissal continues to be mourned by those who accept the reality of football life, but nonetheless regret the manner of his exit.
Van Gaal earned the respect of the ground staff at the club's Carrington training ground with his cheery morning greetings — "Much more polite than the last lot", claimed one groundsman in a thinly-veiled dig at David Moyes's coaching team — and enjoyed the canteen banter with head chef Mike Donnelly, who regularly offered Van Gaal an unfiltered opinion on performances and the importance of victories over Liverpool and Manchester City.
Ed Woodward, the man who was forced to dismiss Van Gaal in role as executive vice-chairman, also developed a close bond with the manager, which influenced his decision to drive to his Cheshire home on Sunday evening to break the news in person.
It is also why Woodward sanctioned the hiring of a private jet to carry Van Gaal and his wife, Truus, to the Algarve on Monday evening before the club confirmed his departure at 8.30pm.
There had to be an element of cold-headed ruthlessness for Van Gaal to be sacked — there can be no softening of the brutal reality when a job is being taken away — but United and Woodward attempted to make it as humane a dismissal as possible, which is ultimately as much a sign of weakness as strength.
For all of the criticism directed towards United in recent days over the public ordeal endured by Van Gaal and those close to him prior to confirmation of his sacking, the club had attempted to protect their manager ever since his position became the subject of daily scrutiny last December.
Throughout the past six months, United have consistently and steadfastly refused to brief on the manager's future, straight-batting every enquiry about his position or the interest in Jose Mourinho.
When AS, the Spanish newspaper with close links to Mourinho's agent, Jorge Mendes, reported on Saturday morning that the Portuguese would replace Van Gaal after the Cup final, United maintained their stance of saying nothing.
But Mourinho's arrival at United has long been football's worst-kept secret, with only Van Gaal seemingly oblivious to the reality that the man who worked under him as a coach at Barcelona would be taking his job.
So were United and Woodward right to keep Van Gaal in the dark or has his departure just been another case of a football club failing to sack a manager with dignity?
Van Gaal was at least spared the indignity of being sacked in the corridor, as Carlo Ancelotti suffered when dismissed by Chelsea following a defeat at Everton in May 2011, 12 months after winning the league and FA Cup Double.
But the run-up to Van Gaal's departure bore uncanny similarities to Roberto Mancini's dismissal at Manchester City in 2013, when the Italian patrolled the touchline at Wembley during the FA Cup final having woken to headlines from Spain that Manuel Pellegrini had been lined up to replace him.
Mancini's City lost to Wigan that day, in contrast to United's win against Crystal Palace, but his number was up regardless of the outcome of that FA Cup final.
Such is football management. Van Gaal's name emerged as a successor to Moyes while the Scot was still in a job at Old Trafford, while Mancini had been hired to take charge of City before Mark Hughes managed his final game at the Etihad Stadium.
There is no easy or painless way to make a change.
If a club is ruthless, they are condemned, yet equally, criticism rains down when a manager is sacked after being given time to save himself, despite the seemingly inevitable conclusion, as was the case with United and Van Gaal.
Had Woodward dispensed with his services following a winless December, when United also suffered Champions League elimination, Van Gaal could have had no complaints and Mourinho may have been able to steer the team back on course for a top-four finish had he arrived at Old Trafford at that point.
But Woodward's sense of loyalty to Van Gaal, and trust in his methods, prompted him to give the manager the opportunity to save his skin and United's season.
Misplaced loyalty, perhaps, but Woodward also stood by Moyes when the wheels began to fall off during his tenure and only pulled the trigger once Champions League qualification was beyond his team.
With Moyes, Woodward also insisted on telling the former Everton manager personally that his time was up, even though the United executive had been beaten to the punch by the newspapers 24 hours earlier.
In the eyes of the supporters, both Moyes and Van Gaal had long been past their sell-by date by the time Woodward called time on their reigns, so if he has been guilty of anything, it has been a determination to ignore the noise and allow time for the situation to change.
Perhaps it is why Van Gaal felt moved to thanks United for their support within his post-sacking statement — a statement he insisted on making "to mark the end of his career".
So on this occasion, United handled their manager's departure with a light touch and as much respect as possible in the circumstances.
They will hope that it is a while before they have to make the next change, however.
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Authorities searched Tuesday for a man suspected of stabbing his girlfriend Monday night and fleeing the area.
Franklin Reon Neal, 39, left in his girlfriend's Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was later found in Sparta, Ga., according to a Richmond County Sheriff's Office news release.
Veronica Bland was stabbed in her face, torso, arms and hands while she was in the 3600 block of Brussels Street in Augusta on Monday night, the release said.
Lt. Calvin Chew said the victim is at Medical College of Georgia Hospital and is "doing OK."
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Decision to make?!?
Ok, so I have been looking at GC to replace my CTS. I have the a choice between a 2014 Laredo with the following packages:
Customer preferred package 23E
Trailer tow group IV
Security and Convenience group
Off road adventure I
Power sunroof
2013 Limited with 20500 miles with basically the same options with the exception of leather seating
Same money for each unit @ $36000
Having a hard time deciding which GC to get? Is it worth stepping down to the Laredo with cloth seats for the new mileage and new tranny?
I like leather personally but that is my own opinion. I hate giving advise on these kinds of problems as I would hate to cloud your own judgement. What do you value more? The less miles? Will the 1 year older Limited depreciate a little slower than the newer Laredo? Do you mind cloth seats?
I would guess that the '13 has already taken its share of the depreciation issue, that is true. My last few vehicles have had leather but I don't mind cloth. This will get some duty in hunting and camping mode, so I don't know if the cloth will wear better or worse in that role? Both have heated seats, but the 2013 does have rear heated seats as well. Leather is a bit more "sweaty" in the summer. I did not notice any big problems with the 5 speed in the '13 but the 8 speed tranny is certainly smooth.
For the newer tranny alone I would do the Laredo. I would give anything to have my 2012 Laredo with the 8 speed.
I would try and find a more basic 2014 limited and try and get it down closer in price. Worth it to me IMO.
I owned a 2011 and now have a 2014. The new tranny is great for MPG hwy and the sport mode is also great, but I saw nothing wrong with the 5 spd in the 2011 frankly. The new tranny is so focused on mpg it drives really slow around town IMO
You should be able to get a NEW 14 ltd for about 37. Mine with ORAII was 37,999.
good luck
So far the cheapest '14 Limited that I can find with basically equal features has been at $38k, OTD. Lots of them have the Hemi, which I don't really need. Thanks for the opinions so far!
I don't know, the used car seems high and I know it is because it doesn't have any manufacturer rebates on the hood. Are those the negotiated prices or the asking prices? I only paid $38k for a brand new 2013 Overland V8 4x4, so for me the used Limited sounds really high.
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For 3 years and you get 1% under invoice. 20K+ miles in a vehicle that isnt even a year old is lot of miles.
I would go new with 2014 and get a basic V6 Limited. You can find one.
I'd go new, especially for the 8 sp. (although I have a '13 & I'm fine with the 5 sp) If you really want leather & can afford it, try pricing out a '14 Limited with the other options you want. If you haven't already.
Keep in mind that if you don't get the navigation option now on the 14, you can't add it later. You cannot even add an aftermarket unit to the 14.
Tough decision buddy!
Try to see if the dealer will give you each vehicle for a day.
I have a 2012 Limited
Love ...
-Leather seats and rugged looks
-All options
Don't like...
-clunk in rear suspension
-dated radio head unit
-V8 shudder issue(not in V6)
Wish list for my rig...
-Smoother transmission
-better radio head unit
-no clunk in rear suspension
Good luck !
I drove the Limited for about 60 miles over city/highway and it was a nice ride. I did not notice any specific engine or tranny issues. My drive in the '14 was much shorter, about 8 miles or so. Also very nice. The leather probably looks a bit more luxurious but I keep cars for a while and some leather seats that I have had have not held up as well as cloth. Don't know about Jeeps, however.
The '14 Limited that I am finding are invoicing for right about $39700-$40000. That seems to be as low as anyone is willing to go on the '14, to the dealer invoice price.
That wouldn't be a decision at all. Buy new!
Folks have been getting 4 to 6%
Under invoice with group buys. search for that other forum.
Tread Lightly guarantees 1% under invoice which is a good starting point.
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According to a recent post on a Seattle jobs board, 21 and Over, a new movie by the writers of The Hangover and The Change-Up, is looking for extras.
The movie follows a sober student the night before he has an important interview for medical school. Of course, he is persuaded into just one drink by his high-school buddies and things "spirals into a wild epic misadventure of debauchery and mayhem." Sounds familiar, doesn't it?
The cast includes Twilight's Justin Chon, Taking Woodstock's Skylar Astin, and The House Bunny's Sarah Wright.
Here is the complete casting call:
August 2, 2011
The casting company, Foreground Background LLC is seeking college age students to be paid extras for a feature film "21 and Over" that will be filming here in Seattle.
Here are some tidbits about the film:
Feature Film titled "21 and Over"
Filming in Seattle and surrounding communities.
Filming from August 22-September 29
Hundreds of college age paid extras needed (ages 18-25). Must be 18 years of age or older.
Film is being made by the writers of "The Hangover" and "The Change Up"
College party movie in the genre of Animal House and American Pie.
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Hitmontop is still being a pain in the *** to breed
Hitmontop is still being a pain in the *** to breed
In other news, I have decided to sell the majority of my Yu-gi-Oh cards (all the decks and rarer cards) as well as all but one of my cardfight vanguard decks in an effort to raise money to get myself a 2/3ds and Xor Y. So soon i should be able to actually participate and help the guild out in some way you know?
Thats it from me this time, see ya'll on xat!
Proud member of Fairywitch's Yugioh Club! and The Eternian Forces Guild!3DS FC: 0275 - 8655 - 0603
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Hey guys! Started breeding for a crobat, so we'll see how that goes!
leaving the clan sorry :/
will always be in xat and always up for trading etc
bgp and rairyan .... champions of multibattle
What do you people think? :P I just picked out a userbar I did for someone, has nothing to do with the tribal brushes behind it.
So I got my first single battles team done, working on Diggersby tho and VGC team
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Spoiler:- Credits & FC:
Sworn Metalhead for the banner
Black 2 FC: 2495 3944 9096
White FC: 3826 6575 2087
Got a timid protean shiny froakie
Activity Post, starmie breeding was a minor success with a few 4 IV Starmie because my best ditto have 3 IVs. Now looking to breed Muk and Nosepass.
Pokemon Y Friend Code 2766-8697-4872
So I'd like to point out that this weekend as well as a majority of next week I'll be at my grandma's, so yeah I might not be on as much! Plus holidays n stuff...
I just wanted to give people an update on what was going on so people can know I didn't die or something...
Latest Shiny: Gible (MMing on Y - After 1637 Eggs!)
VGC 2014 rules revealed, gotta start team building!!!
Also you guys should totes pick your activity up a teeny tiny bit, just saiyan :P
(wary) it's been a while huh guys?
I realized with the new vgc rules i don't need my hitmontop yet, wooo not going to breed it now.
Edit: Going to make a list of SID's for shiny hatchers' convenience. If you wanna know your SID, you're going to have to trade with someone using instacheck so they can check it. For those of you that don't know how it works, if an egg has a certain SID and hatches in a game with that corresponding SID, it will hatch shiny so that's cute. I know swd can do this and i'll check tomorrow night when i get home
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So um... Im alive. Just saying
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hello i am alive too- activity
So in the general theme of everyone else, I feel I owe a bit of an explanation for my prolonged absence (well not absence per se, but my activity has dropped a bit). First things first is AC4 and Link Between Worlds have been out so I will admit I committed a fair amount (read: a lot) of time to them and that has kept me from the chat. However, I am now moving into crunch time so I am going to lay out the time table and keep you as informed as possible:
This week: I will be busy with internship and such through Tuesday so expect little of me (I can't even be on during class this time). I will not be home for the US Thanksgiving holiday but will have lots of work and prep to do for my classes but I'll be around for some online play if you catch me, and maybe just maybe find time to post that rank up (I am so so so sorry for not having it done! I feel terrible but have been hit with so much unanticipated work!)
After this coming week things will be on lock down, we are approaching the end semester and my graduation this time so expect little from me. I will do my absolute best to be around as much as possible but this is crunch time for me and I have a lot of things to do to prepare.
Once again my sincerest apologies for continually letting you guys down with the rank up, it should have been done months ago and there isn't really much I can do except to accept that I have not been holding up to the standards I set myself to and will do my best to correct things when real life gets out of the way.
P.S With Pokebank a month or so away I may start prepping the Gen V RNG pokemon so if you catch me and have requests let me know and maybe I can get some stuff in during my free time.
I forgot serebii existed for a bit sorry hi im here.
Finally got around to beating Wind Waker! Iz a cutie :P
Whoo birthday.
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Lips sashays around your Broadway faves as part of Art Explosion. Drag and Broadway have oh so much in common, don't they? There's the all that make up, the fabulous flowing gowns, and the way participants and spectators alike have a knack for getting hyper-dramatic and clapping a lot. There's something nostalgic and innocent and dirty and fun going on all at the same time in both these art forms, and you really can't help but get caught up in the magic. Which is why the marriage of Broadway and drag dining during Lips' A Night of Broadway makes so much sense: toss up some island backdrops, add a couple of leis, and boom you've got South Pacific (And let's be honest: half the Lips crew already knew the words to "I'm in Love With a Wonderful Guy").
For the low, low price of $30 per person, comers will get a chance to watch the ladies of Lips perform hits from musicals like the aforementioned South Pacific, Dreamgirls, Man of La Mancha, and, of course, Hairspray. As if that wasn't reward enough, the punters will also get a three-course meal, complete with salad, entrée, dessert, and a complimentary Lips frozen Cosmo. A portion of the till will go towards ArtsUnited, an organization that strives to break down barriers and confront gay and lesbian issues through art. Their annual festival Arts Explosion one of the largest GLBT art festivals in the country takes place at various locations throughout South Florida from February 7 to the 22.
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On April 9th we 'celebrate' the Internet of Things Day! Established last year for the first time, the International IoT Day proved to be a great success with many contributions from IoT fans.
This year we hope to have even more contributions and events around the world. You don't need necessary to make a hacking event or make a workshop (though it sounds very challenging), a small-large gathering of people and discussing about IoT can do great for an event!
You can find more information about events on 2012 IoT day here, as well as register your event for 2013 IoT Day here. Website brought by The Council and Postscapes.
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We've heard of pay for play. Perhaps we can call this poultry-for-play.
A Will County man told an associate judge in August that he'd completed his sentence of 100 hours of community service by working unpaid hours at a South Side Jamaican restaurant.
Associate Judge Robert Livas told Darrius Logan, who had pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery and criminal trespass charges, to find another place to do the work or bring some chicken to court.
On Oct. 6, Logan did just that, returning to court with chicken, bread and hot sauce.
A transcript of the electronically recorded Aug. 4 hearing reads like this:
Livas said, "If you walk in with enough chicken to feed everybody, I'll accept these community service hours. If you don't, I'm not taking any of them."
"Does that come with slaw?" the judge later asked, according to the transcript.
"No," Logan replied. "It's just -- it's barbecue chicken, actually."
"That's great stuff," Livas said, later adding, "If you walk around there and feed everybody, it's going to be OK."
Livas claims the incident was simply a joke gone awry.
"A defendant took something I said as a joke literally," Livas said, according to the Chicago Tribune. "It forced me to keep my word and accept his original (community service) letter. I give him credit -- he made me eat my words.
Others, however, aren't taking the incident as lightly as Livas, saying it constitutes a violation of the judicial code of conduct.
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Huntington Beach's City Council will hold a special meeting Monday to decide whether to pull a rent-control measure off the November ballot.
Council members Joe Carchio and Jim Katapodis are bringing forward the item after talking with John Saunders, owner of Pacific Mobile Home Park and Huntington Shorecliffs Mobile Home Park, who they said agreed to negotiate rent terms with his residents.
Many people from both parks have told council members for months that Saunders has continued to raise their rent. However, Katapodis, who voted for the ballot measure, said Saunders is willing to work things out with the residents.
The council decided July 28 to ask voters in November whether rent control should be allowed at local mobile home parks.
"If the park owners are willing to do what they're supposed to do and make reasonable raises for the rent space, that's fine," Katapodis said about removing the measure from the ballot. "I think they're doing this because we brought this issue forward to begin with."
Saunders could not be reached for comment.
Carchio, who voted against having rent control, said negotiations between the residents and the park owner should have happened before having to resort to a ballot measure.
"If you sit down and talk about things, you can get things done," Carchio said.
He added that he believes Saunders will commit to working with residents.
Councilwoman Connie Boardman, who supported the ballot measure, said she has been told that Saunders will be offering five-year leases with minimal rent increases. She said she doesn't know how she will vote on the matter Monday.
"I want to hear from the residents of the mobile home parks and the council members, and then I'll make up my mind," she said.
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NEW Forest residents are being warned of the dangers of cold callers after a number of bogus calls.
Several people living in the Lyndhurst area have reported calls from individuals claiming to be working on the Solent Green Deal scheme and asking for householders' details.
The callers do not represent New Forest District Council or Solent Green Deal and all residents receiving cold calls are asked to report it to the police.
Neither the council nor the Green Deal scheme use cold callers and all council staff carry formal identification with them.
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"15 Names We'll Never See Again" (article)
This list is half-probably true and half-unresearched. But I wanted to share it anyway.
1. Blanche
2. Myrtle
3. Ethel
4. Barbara
5. Mildred
6. Agatha
7. Phyllis
8. Beatrice (What?!)
9. Marge
10. Ruth (Not a name I love, but I don't think it should be on this list.)
11. Gretchen (Seriously?)
12. Gertrude (Maybe.)
13. Martha
14. Opal (I disagree.)
15. Rose (I can't even believe that this is on here.)
What do you all think?
Searching for new names to love
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April 17th, 2013 03:51 PM #5
Wow, that's quite a mixed bag of names. NEVER see again?? There are a few (Myrtle, Ethel, Gertrude, Phyllis) that I don't see making a comeback just yet, but Beatrice is in the top 100 in Canada (according to this site: http://www.todaysparent.com/top-baby-names-2012-51-75) and close to that in the UK. I actually know little girls named Ruth and Rose. This article doesn't appear to be researched at all... Martha, Blanche, Gretchen, and Opal aren't my style, but I can totally see them being used.Miriam ~ Tabitha ~ Estella ~ Beatrice ~ Anastasia ~ Veronica ~ Sarah ~ EstherPaul ~ Wesley ~ Walter ~ Edmund ~ Isaac ~ Abram ~ Gabriel
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April 17th, 2013 03:52 PM #7Senior Member
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I believe I saw this article. It made me laugh. Blanche, Agatha, Beatrice, Ruth, Opal and Rose are all either back in fashion already or headed that way very soon, if Nameberry is any judge. (Beatrice and Rose in particular; those absolutely floored me.) I don't think either Gretchen or Martha fit here, either.
Gertrude is (probably) permanently out, and Marge is never getting used while people still remember The Simpsons (which, considering how long it's been on already, is gonna be a REALLY long time). Those are the only two I can definitely agree with. As for the others... I don't care for Ethel, Mildred or Phyllis, and wouldn't necessarily mind if they didn't come back, but I could see it happening. Myrtle (Harry Potter notwithstanding) and Barbara are both nice names in my book. Not ready for primetime again yet, but again, I wouldn't rule them out.
April 17th, 2013 03:53 PM #9Senior Member
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I agree; this woman doesn't quite know what she's talking about! Maybe those don't fit that well in HER style/personal taste.
According to SSA:
Ruth has hovered in roughly its current place since 1999 (and likely before).
Beatrice jumped up over 100 points last year alone, and that doesn't count the extra Beatrix babies.
Rose is at 291 and climbing (WHAT is this name doing on her list?)
Some of the others aren't so surprising to me; Gretchen, Opal, Blanche, etc. haven't been in the top 1000 in the past 13 years or more, and others like Martha are on the decline. Still, I'd put others on this list before those.
What names would you add to the might-never/rarely-see-again list?
I'd put Bertha, Dorcas, Gladys, and Hortense on that list long before Rose, Ruth, or Beatrice!


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