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I've started spending more time on specific skills rather than just riding for fun. It seems like I am slowly getting rid of bad habits and my skills are improving.
How often do you practice skills, as opposed to just riding?
I've started spending more time on specific skills rather than just riding for fun. It seems like I am slowly getting rid of bad habits and my skills are improving.
How often do you practice skills, as opposed to just riding?
Riding is practising.
Whenever I'm riding with a slower group. Do loads just chilling out.
Every ride.
Every ride
yup, as above. Every. Single. Ride.
I'm working on bunny hops at the mo, trying to incorporate as many as possible every ride, but on an alu hard tail with flat pedals finding it near impossible.
I dont need too
Ooh, Mr Taylforth, we look forward to seeing your Akrigg crushing video on mid week movies this week then hmm?
I find it more exciting to keep my skill-level set to sketchy.
All the time. I try and concentrate on certain areas i could be better on. Thinking about body positioning on the bike, cornering speeds entering and exiting etc.
Jekkyl, took me a little while to learn bunny hops. They just feel wrong when you first try but all of a sudden it will just start to come together. Lower your seat if you haven't already. Good luck and keep at it (although I'm still far from perfect!)
I feel I need to 'play' on the bike more. I have done pure downhill days in the past and 'sessioned' areas of various tracks.
Those days improved my general handling skills no end.
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I dont need too
Riding is practising.
Not for me it isn't. I can quite happily go for a whole ride without a single thought about my technique.
Yeah I mean, I still ride for fun but I try to be conscious of something I need to work on.
Currently I feel like my body and bike positioning is good but I know I'm still prone for cheeky back pedalling instead of forward pedalling to swap feet in a sequence of turns. And I'm also prone to a tiny comfort touch of the brakes mid-corner, which I've been weeding out this week.
Rather sadly with a hint of being slightly if not a lot pathetic, I've written reminder instructions to self on my handlebars. Heels down, elbows out, look ahead kind of thing. Generally get back home having had some fun only to notice said instructions and think "hmmm, perhaps I should have...."
So the answer is no, but should.
more than i used to, less than i should
Never, i just ride around places on my bike.
rather than just riding for funI'm sorry I don't understand
Not for me it isn't. I can quite happily go for a whole ride without a single thought about my technique.
Unconscious incompetence?
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I dont need too
Did WG manage to sneak back under an alias??
Cant be bothered.
sometimes I put effort into keeping up with my quick mates, but thats it.
It's supposed to be fun after all.
never when riding the bike in case someone sees me. Instead i run round the garden holding a set of bars going Vroooom Vrooom Neeeaaaaaawwwwww and jumping over the flower beds. Manualled the length of the lawn this afternoon with no fear of injury or humiliation.
To a huge degree, just riding is a good way to hone things. Howevre, I ain't getting any younger and MTB and "trail" riding has only become a major player in my things I do list, in the last 4 or 5 years , as opposed to a once a month xc epic. Many of the guys I ride with are faster than me in most situations other than perhaps climbing. So, I do try and ride alone every other week or so, just to go at my own pace and sometimes "session" bits which I struggle with or just "survive" down when we are group riding.
Unconscious incompetence?
Swings from unconscious incompetence to unconscious competence, but then this is the same for everyone, to different degrees.
Unconshus incompittence
So sh!t you don't even know it. Did it on a management course, it is therefore complete and utter b****x, even if it's true.
To a huge degree, just riding is a good way to hone things
I'm not convinced. Lots of people just ride and never really get much better in terms of skill. Riders who tend to session stuff (downhillers and DJ riders) often progress quicker due to repeating skills over and over again.
If it's my local trails then I try and improve, remembering what I need to practice and how to improve. If it's a long ride somewhere I haven't been before then I tend to relax and not try to nail every corner I can as fast as I can.
Either way, I enjoy riding whether I'm trying to improve or not. I've seen a big improvement in the last 2 years since going to the Alps and heading to Jedi once a year. We'll be up this summer!
The more I ride the more natural the things I'm remembering are!
used to do it quite a lot, about once a week, maybe just on the front street, maybe a slow commute home sessioning different obstacles, steps or big kerbs or sommat. Nowadays bugger all, just normal riding, as a result my bunny hops, drop offs and wheelies (which were never great to begin with) aren't as good as they used to be and while my legs are OK my upper body is a little weedy
I'm always working on some little thing so every ride for me.
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Ooh, Mr Taylforth, we look forward to seeing your Akrigg crushing video on mid week movies this week then hmm?
Well I'm not Akriggs standard, infact I'm a fairly average rider.
But the day I learnt flat tabletops was the day I was content with my riding. I don't feel I need to learn anything else.
I bought a trials bike for this exact reason.
You'll never regret it.
Look at me go!
Hello Dave, personally I won't be happy until I can do this
Then i'm done.
Never bother.
If I'm on a strava run then it's simpler just to make a new line than fart about wiggling all over the place.
I don't work on them as much as I should, if I do it's mostly when riding alone or slower groups. In faster groups I tend not to experimental with lines and technique as I'm often just concentrating on keeping up. Which of course means I never get any faster or better so I don't have to try so hard.
Every ride i've been practising wheelies alot recently- and i'm still crap!
You'd think that after 20 odd years trying to pull a decent one on every ride that i'd succeed by now
I can manage 25 metres or so at best so that's better than i was at least!
I'm still prone for cheeky back pedalling instead of forward pedalling to swap feet in a sequence of turns.
Jedi showed me that you should actually back pedal for some foot swaps, as you can't forward pedal as you brake before a corner and you're better off doing a 1/4 turn than a 3/4 turn of the cranks.
I've been riding a lot of figure of eights recently - I am now an ambiturner!
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But even in the last five years after selling my company to Engauge, where the business is no longer "mine" per se, there have been specific times when I was challenged by something that I had not experienced before. And tackling those issues was when I felt the most alive, the most passionate about what I was doing.
Tuesday I had two meetings with friends that are having a great time in their current positions due to the unique challenges the roles provide.
The first meeting was with a friend at a very large company in town. She's been there for over a dozen years and recently took on a brand new role within the company. It's her job to set the strategy, build the team and execute, with no blueprint or existing plan to follow. I've never seen her more energized even though she's never done this particular thing before. And I'm so impressed that she took this position because when you've been at a large company for many years its easy to not take risks in order to preserve your job.
The second meeting was with another friend who took on a new role earlier this year that draws on her passion for art and music yet is not something she's ever done before. And the responsibility is HUGE. She lit up as she toured me around her office, showing me the different things she needed to change. She also happens to work at a place with a long history in the city and a legacy that she's been told more than once she shouldn't "screw up". Now that's pressure!
I think we all need to make sure we're challenging ourselves in our careers. Maybe not all the time, but without those challenges its easy to become complacent and "go through the motions". Plus, challenging ourselves is the only way we truly grow.
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Young music enthusiasts will have the chance to sign up for a one-day DJ School with some of those performing at next weekend's concerts.
Those taking part will use cutting edge digital technology to produce original music tracks a special Music Dome which will take over Guildhall Square throughout the weekend.
The event, which takes place on Saturday, September 20th from 12pm to 4pm, and is aimed at 12 to 18-year-olds interested in the art of DJing, rapping and production .
Sixty places will be available for a series of one-hour sessions led by local music organisation Bounce.
Those taking part can create a track which they can then download from a Podcast.
Club MTV DJs will be on hand on the day to advise and share insights with attendees ahead of their performance at the Club MTV DJ event at Ebrington.
Director of Legacy with Derry City Council, Oonagh McGillion, said: "It's so exciting that through Council's Music City programme for 2014 we are able to team up with MTV to deliver this one off experience in the Music City 2014 Dome.
"The DJ School offers a unique opportunity for creative young people to try their hand at composing an original music track using the latest technology.
"Creating new opportunities for emerging talent and equipping our young people with new creative skills is very much part of the legacy from our 2013 Culture Year, and the Music Dome will provide a completely alternative experience for those interested in producing their own music."
Children and young people's officer with the Council, Gemma Scarlett, added: "This is such a unique event and our programme aims to offer positive experiences for local young people which will both inspire and motivate.
"The opportunity to work with MTV is absolutely fantastic, and I know the places will be snapped up really quickly so I would urge aspiring young artists to book now to avoid disappointment."
The 11-metre impressive Music Dome space will also feature a number of special, 360-degree screenings as part of the city's CultureTech Festival, including some live music events.
It will take over Guildhall Square throughout the weekend.
This is the second youth event being run in association with MTV, following a successful workshop day in the Nerve Centre last month.
The MTV Club DJ School is in keeping with the packed three day music programme taking place from September 19 – 21, including Friday evening's MTV Crashes event, Saturday's MTV Club night, and Sunday night's citywide Music Trail.
Also taking place at a number of venues throughout the city over the weekend are a number of CultureTech events including gaming tournaments, seminars, exhibitions, music and special screenings – all with a distinctly digital flavour.
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Idaho doesn't expect its demand the federal government turn over all federal lands will get anywhere simply by its passage as a resolution this year.
Republican Sen. Chuck Winder, co-chairman of the Federal Lands Interim Committee, said the panel's task is mostly educational this year and will not bring a recommendation back to the Idaho Legislature until 2015. House Resolution 22, which demands the federal government turn over its lands, modeled on similar legislation in Utah, won't by itself change policy.
"Our expectation is we're not going to hear anything from the federal government or get short term or long term results from that effort," Winder said.
University of Idaho Professor Jay O'Laughlin gave a history of federal land policy in Idaho concluding that the Forest Service no longer is able to do its job efficiently. He suggested a trust management system, similar to the way the Idaho endowment lands are managed, would address the problem.
But he also said changing the rules the Forest Service must meet would help and providing the agency with the funds to harvest its sustainable harvest of 6 billion board feet
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The terms and conditions of this agreement are in line with current market prices and terms in China. Last week, Uralkali said it had signed an agreement to supply 700,000 tonnes of potash at $305/tonne CFR.
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souls of evil departed = best song from 1991
daily bump
daily bump pt 2
Album Rating: 4.0this rules. so heavy
Such riffs
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Album Rating: 4.0Souls Of The Evil Departed
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Gardens of Grief
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Know your load to stay safe on your forklift
Forklifts can be invaluable tools in the farm shop when it
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SnapchatSnapchat's latest update introduced a new way to send your friends news, but it also includes a long-awaited feature: the ability to zoom in while shooting video.
We've gotten used to being able to pinch to zoom in when filming video on our smartphones, and Snapchat now lets you do just that if you know the trick.
First, you'll need to make sure you have the latest version of Snapchat, version 9.7.0, which you can always download here for iOS and over here for Android.
Next, open up Snapchat like you normally would and hold down the record button to start shooting a video. While continuing to record, simply drag another finger upward along the screen to zoom in. If you want to zoom out, just drag your finger downward.
That's all there is to it!
Here's what zooming in and out with Snapchat looks like in action, courtesy of TechCrunch's Josh Constine.
You can now zoom while shooting video on @Snapchat. Just use a 2nd finger to drag up and down, no pinching. pic.twitter.com/Pbjaqc82Ib— Josh Constine (@JoshConstine) May 12, 2015
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MONTREAL -- Even though the Montreal Canadiens trail 2-1 in their playoff series against the Boston Bruins, they're the ones with confidence.
Go into the Montreal room and the quotes are along the lines of: "We had a bad opening game, should have won Game 2 and did win Game 3. We know what we can do."
In the Boston room, the attitude is different, something like, "We're not playing well. We had one good game and two bad ones. We have to get back to our game."
Examples of both stances are plentiful, but the words themselves aren't really important. It's what going on behind the quotes that matters.
The Boston players know that injuries are killing them. Joe Thornton is playing despite a rib ailment that normally requires an absence of up to six weeks.
He's not his normally effective self and as a result the vaunted 700-pound Line of Thornton, Glen Murray and Mike Knuble is ineffective.
The second line, which was involved in every Boston goal in the first two games, was invisible in Game 3, largely because Mikael Nylander allegedly had the flu.
You may remember that the New Jersey Devils initially listed Scott Stevens as being out with flu. The National Hockey League doesn't have revenue sharing, but it does have deception sharing.
Insiders say that Nylander has a head injury and whether it gets officially classified as a concussion remains to be seen.
Also, ace penalty killer Ted Donato is out indefinitely with a broken foot and P.J. Axelsson took a hard whack on Sunday.
On top of that, there are references to "smart play" in the Boston room. The translation of that is that there are too many ill-advised pinches by Boston defencemen and too many careless passes that get picked off in the neutral zone and lead to odd-man rushes.
But over on the Montreal side, they know that they're using their speed so effectively that they're making the Bruins look bad. They also know that although the Boston defencemen are huge, they're not very fast.
On the manicured Bell Centre ice, the Canadiens can use their precision passing to their advantage, something they couldn't do in the first two games at the Fleet Center, where the surface was chopped up as a result of overuse.
But there is one area in which the Boston players exhibit extreme confidence. That's the goaltending.
Andrew Raycroft has been nothing short of magnificent, whereas the Canadiens' Jose Theodore has been shaky.
There is no way to sugar-coat it. The past three goals that Theodore has allowed -- two on Sunday and the overtime goal on Friday -- have been weak.
Theodore himself knows this and, to his credit, doesn't back down from addressing the situation.
"I made two mistakes," he said on Sunday. "We should have won 3-0 because we dominated the game from beginning to end. For sure, they are the kind of goals that can hurt you."
But he said that, as far as he is concerned, any current deficiencies are not a permanent affliction.
"My confidence has never wavered," he said resolutely.
In fact, he said, he's already on the comeback trail. Brian Rolston scored early in Sunday's third period to make the score 3-2 and suddenly, a game that had been dominated by the Canadiens, was close.
"I didn't let that bother me," Theodore said. "I just made sure that there weren't any more.
He certainly did -- even though some of the shots he faced at that point were among the most difficult of the game.
"I'm really happy that the series is 2-1," he said. "You win as a team and you lose as a team. I allowed two goals but the other guys on the team got three."
And right now, the Canadiens firmly believe they can win as a team.
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HONOLULU - Hawaii coach June Jones is reluctant to watch any more Georgia game film.
"Every time I look at them, they look better," he said of the Warriors' Sugar Bowl opponent. "Hopefully, we can make some plays and score a little bit and make it a close game."
Not one to shy away from hyperbole, Jones poured on the praise for the fourth-ranked Bulldogs (10-2).
"I think every player on their team will play in the National Football League," said the former NFL coach and quarterback. "They've got a lot of talent. They've got some young kids playing, too. But right now, they already look like they can play in the NFL."
Jones, who played and coached with the Atlanta Falcons, said Georgia has fast skill position players, a young and athletic offensive line, and a running back "who is one of a kind." Georgia freshman Knowshon Moreno has run for 1,273 yards and 12 touchdowns.
The unbeaten and 10th-ranked Warriors (12-0) have some talent as well, starting with their record-breaking quarterback, Colt Brennan, who finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting. Brennan has thrown for 4,174 yards and 38 touchdowns.
Hawaii, a member of the Western Athletic Conference, owns the nation's longest winning streak at 13 games and has won 22 of its last 23 games.
While the Bulldogs were a bit miffed about not playing in New Orleans Jan. 7 in the Bowl Championship Series national championship, the Warriors are looking forward to their first postseason trip outside the Aloha State since the 1992 Holiday Bowl.
Jones said he wishes the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl was sooner.
The time off helps, "but I wish we could play them in three days, too. It gives them a lot of time to prepare for us. We play kind of a different style of football and when you have more time to practice against the defensive schemes and the offensive schemes, it changes a little bit. So you have to be physically as good as they are."
The Warriors leave on Christmas Day and won't arrive until the following day. They'll try to avoid getting caught up in the New Year's Eve festivities and distractions in New Orleans.
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CIOB gets its Wikis in a twist over CM definition
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a campaign to change the definition of construction management on Wikipedia, arguing the current version is too narrow and US-focused.
The online encyclopaedia, which attracted 414 million unique visitors in January, currently uses a description from the Construction Management Association of America, which says that the responsibilities of the profession fall into seven broad categories - project management planning; cost, time and quality management; contract administration; safety management and CM professional practice.
According to the CIOB, the job has a much wider remit that goes beyond purely site-based issues.
It has drawn up its own definition, which says construction management covers the development, conservation and improvement of the built environment; embraces the "entire construction value stream" and a commitment to sustainable development; incorporates a range of specialist services; and is guided by values "demonstrating responsibility to humanity and the future of our planet".
Explaining the need for a Wikipedia campaign, CIOB chief executive Michael Brown said: "The industry suffers from a poor image and this is compounded by a reluctance to challenge those misconceptions. Too often we let others inaccurately describe us when we should be setting them straight."
Wikipedia's Mike Peel told Housing Excellence that the site's articles do not directly include original research but there could be space for the CIOB's definition if it can show that it is widely accepted.
He added: "A Wikipedia article is as broad as it possibly can be. It should cover all of the different viewpoints, all the different aspects of the topic.
"Wikipedia has a principle called neutral point of view, which every Wikipedia article should aspire to, so all different views are covered to an appropriate depth without going too far into one at the exclusion of another."
The CIOB is now asking for construction management professionals to give their thoughts on both definitions.


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I was pulled over after leaving a friends house.. I asked the reason for being stopped and the officer said my car matched the description of one used in a armed robbery earlier that day. He said there was a mask used in the robbery and asked if he could search the vehicle and I agreed.. During the search a cigarette pack with 2 grs of marijuana and a bag containing methamphetamine residue was found stuffed underneath the passenger seat towards the rear row of seats. It was not mine nor do I know who's it was or how it got there. I have a family to support and care for so when placed in handcuffs I became extremely desperate, and agreed to assist with the arrest of 3 others in order to be released. I did NOT admit anything discovered belonged to me nor did I sign a report saying what was discovered belonged to me. I don't use drugs nor do I know where or who to purchase them from. He informed me that if I didn't keep my word, there would be a warrant issued and I would be charged. Is there anything I can do to fight this considering I was told I was being searched in regards to an armed robbery and not because I was pulling out of a rough neighborhood known for distribution of drugs? Please help anyway possible.. I can't put my family in jeaporady of being hard in anyway by becoming an informant for the police
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You may be faciung prison so you need to be proactive and treat this as an emergency (it is). That means shut the computer, cancel your plans for tomorrow, and seek out experienced criminal counsel. Delay will worsen things.
What type of help are you looking for? You were found in a vehicle, where drugs were located. Rather than just deal with that charge, you created more drama, by lying to the police about what you were willing to do. You should expect to be charged with possession of drugs, and face jail time. While you are out, I suggest that you stack your money for your attorney. See website for notes on how to find the right attorney: www.lawrencelewispc.com
The other contributors were correct, the first thing you need to do is to consider retaining legal counsel. Your lawyer may be able to get a head start on the collection of evidence and/or interviewing potential witnesses (or at the very least, identifying areas/issues of concern). In addition to the above, retaining a lawyer early in the process may also save you money as additional issues arise, e.g. motion for bond, dispositive motions, etc.
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.- Pope John Paul II today called on the youth of the world to converge in Cologne, Germany, for the 20th World Youth Day this August.
"I invite the youth of Germany and their contemporaries around the world to begin their spiritual journey toward this important meeting to discover in Christ, as the Magi did, the will of God," he said during the Angelus in St. Peter's Square this morning on the Feast of the Epiphany.
The Pope made the link between the Epiphany and the upcoming youth event.
"'We have come to adore him' (Mt 2:2). These words of the Magi that we have heard today in the Gospel reading are the theme of the next World Youth Day," he said. Earlier reports have stated that the Pope is planning to attend the international youth event.
The Pope expressed once again his faith and belief in young people. "Children are the present and the future of the Church," he said. "They have an active role to play in the evangelization of the world and, with their prayers, they contribute to saving and bettering it."


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Apple has been synonymous with the word innovation but what is its future and, specifically, its struggles against a top tier competitor? How well does the future of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stack up to its rival, Samsung (SSNLF.PK)? After doing some in-depth comp analysis this past week, I believe Apple's share price is not fully justified relative to its financials. However, Samsung is better positioned for growth and has greater upside potential.
Apple's Intangible Assets Vs. Samsung's Unprecedented Rise
From creating and designing computers to delivering the iProducts, Apple has come a long way. It has placed itself in the most redefining moment of our generation; Apple is at the epicenter of the technological revolution era. The company has an intangible asset that puts it in the forefront of the minds of consumers and investors alike. But now, Apple faces its biggest threat as Samsung has slowly gained market share. In 2012, Samsung sold 63 million units of the Samsung Galaxy and made more money than Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) makes from all its businesses.
Despite this, Samsung is still nowhere near Apple's ability to generate revenues. Apple has sold 5 million iPhone 5's in a weekend, and will probably continue to outsell Samsung's Galaxy phones for some time. However, it's not longer safe to say that Apple will forever remain the leader in the smartphone market.
Tim Cook as the Commander-in-Chief in a Stormy Tax Battle
Obviously, the tax debacle has been a hot topic and covered well through other articles. However, it can't be overstated just how important it has been for Apple. There had been a lot of speculation as to whether the newly appointed CEO, Tim Cook, could continue the legacy of Steve Jobs. Little by little, investors and hedge funds had been losing confidence in whether Apple was still capable of delivering the product designs that once made it the pinnacle of innovation. The legal proceedings of Apple against Samsung didn't help the company. But recently, Tim Cook was able to steer his company away from the issue of Apple taking advantage of tax law loopholes by successfully defending the company and pushing Congress to overhaul the tax code. The general consensus on Wall Street was that Cook looked like a capable leader that can, once again, instill confidence in investors - a much needed plus for Apple.
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Year-on-year (as shown above), Apple has been able to grow its revenues from $108.2 billion USD to $156 billion. This nominal amount is an incredible increase; however, Samsung's revenue growth (shown below) is nothing to sneeze at.
Apple still beats Samsung's earnings growth (earnings-per-share shown below); however, earnings growth doesn't necessarily translate to share price growth. A look at the last year's performance of both stocks clearly details this: Samsung is up 10.5%, while Apple is down 26%. A recent poll of 42 analysts covering Samsung (as reported by the Financial Times) estimated an average 12-month share price growth forecast of 50.2%, with a high of 107.2% and a low of just -2.3%. Compare this to Apple's analyst forecast (as reported by CNN Money) of a median of 4.8%, with a high of 31.4% and low of -27.8%.
Of course, analyst estimates must be taken with a huge grain of salt. However, analyst forecasts can tell us one important thing; specifically, a wide range between negative and positive outlooks tend to indicate future volatility. In which case, there is no comparison between the risk outlooks between these two stocks.
One area, often overlooked, in which Apple has remain superior is the ability to control expenses. Apple was able to reduce the percentage of sales devoted to COGS from 59.52% to 56.13%; whereas Samsung has remained flat.
Ratios and Margin Comparison
Apple's ROA and ROE are currently standing at 18.91% and 33.34%, respectively. Samsung posts slightly more modest numbers, at an ROA of 15.4% and a ROE of 20%. In both cases, the ratios are above industry averages, but what makes them more meaningful is that Apple's capital structure uses very little debt. This is an area that has been troubling Samsung's investors. Samsung's most recent debt-to-total capital ratio stands at 9.08%, a sharp increase from the previous year's 5.46%. However, in terms of operational efficiency, Apple is one of the industry's worst with their 19.32 days accounts receivables worth of sales outstanding. This is because of Apple's partnerships with different data service provider providing different and less strict payment and credit policies.
Samsung's Rise Is Not A Flash-in-the-Pan
I believe Apple has been approaching fair value. Whether you are an Apple believer or not, it can't be disputed that the company posts incredible gains year-on-year, maintains a very healthy balance sheet (managing to grow their $145 billion USD cash pile) and produced $50 billion cash flow from operations last fiscal year 2012. It's not as if Apple is a sinking ship; rather, it's a function of whether this value is already priced into the stock. Samsung's rise will continue to hammer at Apple's price. Apple's limited number of new product initiatives (at least those mentioned to the public) aren't the game-changers of previous years.
So, how does an investor gain access to Samsung? The company is not listed on a U.S. exchange and does not have an ADR. You could buy OTC; however, fees may make this prohibitive. Rather, the most common option is to buy into a South Korean focused ETF or Fund. As Samsung is responsible for a fifth of its country's GDP, a broader fund will give the average individual investor plenty of exposure. For the foreseeable future, Samsung will continue to make its presence felt, which, by itself, is enough to keep me away from Apple.


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ARDLEY United boss Kevin Brock is backing his side to banish the blues against Kidlington in tonight's all-Uhlsport Hellenic League final at the Kassam Stadium (7.45).
On Monday, Ardley's Premier Division title dream ended as Wantage Town won the championship with a 5-1 victory at Abingdon Town, despite United's 2-1 win at Bracknell on the same night.
Brock feels his side will be mentally strong enough to cope with the blow in the first all-Hellenic final since 1985 when Morris Motors beat Bicester Town 1-0 at Witney.
"We've had a few days to pick them up, so I don't think that will be a problem," he said.
"Playing in front of a decent crowd will be a good incentive for them."
Ardley have never reached the final before and Brock, who has been boss for six seasons, wants to make it special.
He added: "We know Kidlington are a decent team, so it won't be easy.
"For Ardley to win it would be a fantastic achievement.
"We want to finish the season with something."
It is the second time that Kidlington, who beat Oxford United on penaltie in the semi-finals, have appeared in the county's showpiece.
They reached the final in 2011 when they lost 4-0 against the U's.
Boss Martin Wilkinson is away on RAF duty in Oman, so Paul Harwood and Chris Peacock will continue to stand in.
Harwood said: "Ardley are a good team so it will be a tough test, but If we play like we did against Oxford United, then we have every chance."
Kidlington will be without Jack Quainton, who is suspended, while Ardley have injury doubts over their 52-goal striker Ryan Brooks and midfielder Tommy Kinch.
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Minnesota News Briefs: Dayton's State of State Address tonight
ST. PAUL -- "A very important political moment," says a top analyst about Governor Dayton's State of the State speech tonight at the Capitol.
There will likely be no new major initiatives announced -- but Carleton College political science professor Steven Schier says the governor has a lot of work to persuade the legislature and the public about tax increases and spending increases in his budget plan. Scheir says the governor is on the defensive and will probably view the speech as a chance to get some momentum behind his plan. Dayton will address a joint session of the Minnesota House and Senate.
A gun-control bill debated at the State Capitol last night would allow Minnesotans -- say those with mental illness -- to notify law enforcement that they don't want to be allowed to purchase a gun for some period of time. People also could temporarily turn over firearms they own to law enforcement. Saint Louis Park resident Diane Sellgren, whose daughter committed suicide in July 2011, supports the bill. Sellgren says she found out that when her daughter requested a gun permit, a complete background check was done, but no hospital visits, doctors visits or suicide watches were on the list to prevent her from getting a gun. Some lawmakers expressed concern about the cost to cities and counties to maintain lists of those who don't want to be able to purchase a gun -- and Good Thunder Republican Tony Cornish questioned whether people would actually do it. Cornish said it seems problematic that someone would call the sheriff and say, I'm having mental problems and I'm coming over with a load of guns.
It's day two of public hearings on gun bills at the Minnesota Capitol. This morning a House committee examined controversial bills sponsored by Saint Paul Democrat Alice Hausman which would ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. President Obama's visit earlier this week spotlighted the issue. Last night (Tues), that same panel debated a gun-control bill to protect the mentally ill..tougher penalties for those who buy guns for people who aren't allowed to have firearms...and two measures dealing with firearms in schools.
Despite having majority control of the Minnesota Legislature in 2013, Democrats have had their share of bumps in the road so far. Austin Representative Jean Poppe says in one party you don't neccessarily have a unanimous way of thinking - but she thinks the goal at the end of the session is what they're all focused on. Poppe says her first month of duty this session has been consumed by hearings and meetings in the House ag committee.
A St. Paul police officer has apologized for dressing in a hijab for Halloween, and for posing for the picture that was eventually brought to the attention of department supervisors. Officer Robert Buth says he was at a private Halloween party on his off time, and he never intended for the image to become public. The internal affairs investigation is ongoing, but Police Chief Thomas Smith believes the apology is sincere, and that Buth will use his 13 years of experience within the department to rebuild the community's trust. The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations has suggested that Buth receive diversity training, and acknowledges that the apology is a good first step. Buth remains assigned to the St. Paul Police department's K-9 unit.
A Little Falls teenager who once worked odd jobs for Byron Smith has been charged with breaking into Smith's home last summer and fall, months before the homeowner shot and killed two other teens that later broke into the house. 17-year-old Cody Kasper worked for Smith alongside 17-year-old Nick Brady, one of the teens killed in the Thanksgiving shooting. 64-year-old Smith is charged with second degree murder in the shooting deaths of Brady and Brady's 18-year-old cousin Haile Kifer, and his lawyer says fears over these earlier break-ins led Smith to fire several shots at the teens as they entered his basement. Smith did not report the shooting, and police were not aware of what happened until a neighbor called the next day. Assistant Morrison County attorney Todd Chantry says a search of several homes and properties connected to Kasper turned up several stolen items, including a shotgun that belongs to Smith. Kasper is facing two felony burglary charges.
A grand jury will decide if a St. Paul man accused of killing and dismembering his wife last month will be charged with first degree murder. Assistant Ramsey County Attorney Yasmin Mullings says 34-year-old Steven Johnson was prepared to plead guilty to second degree murder in a hearing yesterday, but hasn't said why the court chose to pursue a grand jury indictment instead of accepting that plea. Investigators say Johnson shot his wife Manya in the head after she told him she was leaving him, and then used a saw to dismember her body before placing it in plastic bins that he stored at a friend's home.
Xcel Energy is looking for an additional 200 megawatts of wind power to qualify for a federal tax credit that was extended through 2013. Regional vice president Laura McCarten says the utility notified state regulators it plans to issue a request for proposals and it's an invitation to any developer that has a wind project. McCarten says the decision will be based on whether purchasing more wind power is cost effective for their customers. Xcel Energy owns the Nobles Wind Farm in southwestern Minnesota which produces about 200 megawatts.
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities has its annual lobbying day at the State Capitol today. Luverne City Administrator John Call says local government aid remains a very high priority for non-metro communities. Call says the state aid continues to keep the tax rate lower than it would otherwise be. He says it's kind of a "spread the wealth" program, because 70 percent of the tax base is in the Twin Cities. The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities represents 85 communities across the state.
A grand jury will decide if a St. Paul man accused of killing and dismembering his wife last month will be charged with first-degree murder. Assistant Ramsey County Attorney Yasmin Mullings says 34-year-old Steven Johnson was prepared to plead guilty to second-degree murder in a hearing Tuesday, but hasn't said why the court chose to pursue a grand jury indictment instead of accepting that plea. Investigators say Johnson shot his wife Manya in the head after she told him she was leaving him, and then used a saw to dismember her body before placing it in plastic bins that he stored at a friend's garage.


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What to do? On New Year's Eve, BC & The Mos'ly Blues Band will play at the Joseph Community Center–WALKING DISTANCE from our Joseph bed and breakfast. The evening's sponsored by the Wallowa County Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Plenty of heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, great music–and all for a good cause too. Things are pretty casual around Wallowa County. Dress for the New Year's Eve party ranges from cocktail attire to hiking boots so don't feel you have to drag your fancy duds all the way across Oregon for one night (unless you'd like to, of course).
Top it off with a late breakfast on New Year's Day, glorious Wallowa Mountain scenery and 2012 is looking brighter all the time!
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Washington was embroiled in a game of fiscal chicken at the end of the year. Unemployment is high at 7.7%. The 2.5 million people who are unemployed but so discouraged that they're not actively looking are unchanged from 2011.
WASHINGTON — NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz told a panel of skeptical senators that raising the cap on member business loans would actually improve credit unions' risk environment while creating more jobs.
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Born in St. Stephens, New Brunswick, July 25, 1834. He came to Minnesota in 1855, and soon after settled in Oak Grove, where he lived until the outbreak of the Civil War. Aug. 13, 1862, he was mustered in as a member of Co. A, Eighth Regiment, and remained with that regiment until Feb. 2, 1864, when he was discharged for disability. He was then employed in lumber manufacture until 1872, when he moved to his farm in section 23, town of Burns. Mr. Small was married to Rebecca M. Hill, who died Oct. 4, 1872, leaving one child, Relieffa A. Mr. Smalls 2nd wife was Mrs. Mary J. Andrus, to whom he was married Oct. 20, 1902. He had 200 acres in section 23. Mr. Small is an active member of the Masonic fraternity.
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Of course! When you are editing the page you have designated as your Frontpage go to the Featured media meta box below the visual editor. There, you should see the images you have set for the slideshow. Click on Show to expand and view the options for the image. The second tab is "Caption Advanced". From there you can use the dropdown labeled "Caption Position and Style" to choose where you want that caption to show up. Do this for each of your images and make sure to save when you are done.
Well, yes, you are correct, but I was wondering if I had more control than just the presets you have there. Could I access those styles and make new ones that would allow me to put the captions in the precise spot I want them?
No, unfortunately it's not possible to define custom positions. The captions will float to the left or right based on your settings.
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Barren Earth - "The Devil's Resolve"
44th place album of the year 2012
Barren Earth are a 'supergroup' of sorts. Created out of current and former members of two of my favourite bands in the melodeath scene, Amorphis and Swallow the Sun, and a few other bands I will have to check out, Moonsorrow, Rytmihäiriö and Kreator. The band focuses on the progressive side of melodeath, as opposed to the doom and thrash of the bands it is formed from. "The Devil's Resolve" is the band's second full-length, continuing their style of merging melodic death metal and 70's progressive rock, along with other genres such as folk.
Like any band who uses both clean and growled vocals, many will make comparisons to Swedish cousins Opeth, and there are plenty to be found on this album. Barren Earth utilize the same acoustic sections Opeth have become known for, specifically in opener "Passing of the Crimson Shadows" and "Vintage Warlords". There are also hints of the heavily slide-based riffage of Opeth, specifically during "Oriental Pyre", where we hear the dual acoustic and distorted guitars of early Opeth works.
"Oriental Pyre" also draws elements from Mikko Kotamäki's other band Swallow the Sun, with the spoken-word vocals STS use to create their doomy atmosphere. "The Dead Exiles" also contains a very doom laden first few minutes, which could have fit perfectly on any Swallow the Sun album.
Despite being a death metal band, Barren Earth utilize clean vocal melodies excellently, in a similar manner to Amorphis. "Passing of the Crimson Shadows", "The Rains Begin" and "Where All Stories End" all have very strong chorus hooks.
The folk and progressive elements are alive in "The Rains Begin" and "As It Is Written", my two favourite songs on the album. "As It Is Written" begins with a hint of bagpipes, but unfortunately they do not play a huge role in the rest of the song, as I have not heard many good uses of bagpipes in metal outside of laughable folk metal bands. The growled vocals over a Hammond organ in "The Rains Begin" is quite surreal, but is actually one of the highlights of the album, merging a very retro and 70's sounding instrument with a modern style of music. Both of these songs have folk-influenced riffs, which carry on to very good choruses, and "As It Is Written" has my personal favourite part of the album, the extended piano bridge.
The only real downfall of this album is the growling. I have never been a fan of growling, but over the years I have come to tolerate and even enjoy it, but Mikko Kotamäki's throaty rumble hear renders lyrics indistinguishable, and often overpowers the very well written guitar parts. Of course, there are always exceptions, and I think that the chorus of "The Rains Begin" contains the best use of the death growls, but again they would be better if the lyrics were more distinguished and he didn't sound like he had a cold during recording.
Overall a solid effort, although the quality does begin to wane in the second half. If the band can continue to come up with great riffs as the ones in "The Rains Begin" and "As It Is Written" and great choruses as in "Passing of the Crimson Shadows" and "Where All Stories End", and clean up the growled vocals, then we have a very unique band with a hopeful future.
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As far as normal people are concerned, a famous musician is only allowed to be in one band. If they hear that someone is going to be in a different one, they assume the old band broke up. This was something about metal that, for me at least, took some getting used to. Every band has a revolving door (or two), and nobody is a member of just one band.
Given this environment, it's pretty tough to say what's a supergroup, and what's just a "side project" or a second (or third, or eighth) band, or who's famous enough to make a true supergroup. But by any reasonable standard, Barren Earth qualifies, featuring as it does members or ex-members of Amorphis, Swallow the Sun, and Kreator. The Devil's Resolve is their second full-length album.
I reviewed their first album when it came out. My conclusion at the time was that it sounded just like Elegy-era Amorphis. That's still true, for the most part, but they have branched out somewhat. They've cranked up the 70's prog (check the awesome organ/guitar interplay of "The Rains Begin"), and gone Opethian in places (especially "Oriental Pyre"). They've also flirted with death/doom, as on "The Dead Exiles," which ends up sounding like you might expect--a combination of Amorphis and Swallow the Sun.
The other major area of improvement is in the use of Mikko Kotamäki's vocal abilities. Whether it be through arrangement or the excellent Dan Swanö mix job, his clean vocals are no longer overpowered.
It's not all improvement, though. They occasionally go off the deep end with prog wank, especially the last two interminable minutes of "As It Is Written," with its ridiculously long and stupid keyboard solo. This could be the result of taking the bad 70's prog with the good, or lack of an established band method for eliminating garbage. But still, they've got a good thing here.
The Verdict: Improved in some ways, but not in others, The Devil's Resolve is a step forward and a step back for the supergroup. If you liked their first record, there's no reason not to like this one, so once again I would recommend it to fans of mid-90's Amorphis, and also to fans of prog metal generally.
originally written for http://fullmetalattorney.blogspot.com/
Barren Earth should require little introduction, this Finnish supergroup have been kicking it since 2007 and this is their second full-length release "The Devil's Resolve". Welding Melodic Death Metal with 70's style Progressive Rock, Barren Earth are the sonic equivalent of a winning lottery ticket for a prog-nut like me.
Take "Elegy" period Amorphis, add healthy doses of mid-period Opeth and Edge of Sanity roll up and smoke said concoction to the sounds of Riverside or Porcupine Tree and once the haze clears you'll be facing Barren Earth. If you enjoyed the latest In Mourning album I reviewed then this one will be right up your street, and is certainly of a similar quality. A good base of comparison from the get-go, and as far as production goes is if you did hear the latest In Mourning, "The Devil's Resolve" is a much warmer sounding album, and definitely feels a little more natural.
The proceedings kick off in style on "The Devil's Resolve". From the push of the play button a volume swell paves the way for a dark and dirty theme, with a slight Doom Metal edge. The articulation and build is superb; "Passing of the Crimson Shadows" is the ideal opener, with excellent dynamic it really works its magic in introducing the listener to the album, and the band. The vocal approach is that of a balance between clean and harsh, and I honestly believe Mikko Kotamäki is at his best with Barren Earth, his clean vocals are particularly well done here, reminding of the British Progressive Rock acts from the 70's. "The Rains Begins" absolutely reeks of Amorphis, featuring lush melodies, excellent layered vocals, and a tremendous prog section in the middle. "Vintage Warlords" is a song which shows exactly what Barren Earth are about and would be a good one for new listeners to check out. Rounding off the first half of "The Devil's Resolve" is "As It Is Written" which almost ends up being the weakest on the album, if not for some great guitar melodies and a breathtaking piano segment in the middle.
The prog elements are very well played on "The Devil's Resolve" and I feel as though the band put forth a fairly interesting take on the genre, especially when taking into account the Progressive Death Metal side. Of course the Metal scene is no stranger to Progressive Metal bands lending from the 70's glory days, however Barren Earth succeed in flawlessly incorporating that style into their sound, and save a few Dan Swanö related acts and select Opeth I'd say this was some of the finest material in the Progressive Death Metal niche.
The second half of the album crawls along with the dirge of "The Dead Exiles" which is a bonafide highlight. The first half of the track is dark and oppressive with Doom Metal pacing, which slowly builds into an absolutely stomping riff that demands a nodding head at the very least. The flame ignited in "The Dead Exiles" burns right through the superb "Oriental Pyre". "White Fields" takes us on to the final stretch of the album, and probably stands as the weakest on "The Devil's Resolve", although some strong riffage keeps it from totally missing the mark. Closing the show is the haunting "Where All Stories End" which rounds off the album in great form, giving the listener a sense of finality. One of the more melodic numbers, with some of the finer vocal lines served up on the album.
Admittedly "The Devil's Resolve" did require a few listens for it to fully gel. It wasn't until I sat down and truly focused on the album and each of its aspects that I fully appreciated what Barren Earth had done. A dynamic, progressive album; "The Devil's Resolve" should be high priority for any Progressive Metal fan. There is a suitable level of depth here that will keep the listener coming back for more which is one of the many reasons why "The Devil's Resolve" is a such a special release.
Originalyl written for http://www.metal-observer.com
The Devil's Resolve marks the return of Finnish supergroup Barren Earth after a very successful first collaboration only two years ago, with the band unleashing yet another great effort that's bound to conquer the metal world.
People in the metal world tend to dislike supergroup collaborations. This happens for many reasons amongst which we can find the typical backlash against a favourite musician or composer for indulging in something different than his everyday band, or the fact that the quality output of said supergroup isn't on par with the intervenient members' main body of work. The fact is that the metal community tends to frown upon this type of releases in order to avoid bigger disappointments, as many of them turn out to be. With that being said supergroups sometimes happen to work very well and Barren Earth seems to fall into this category of success. Their first album, Curse Of The Red River, was warmly received when it came out in 2010, with people lauding them for having the guts to release a record that despite bearing similarities with some of the members' bands was still very much enjoyable and fresh. This year's release, named The Devil's Resolve, is again a statement made into the heart of the metal world, a cry of affirmation that in its thundering roar comes to say that this band is here to stay!
With members having participated in international acts such as Amorphis, Swallow The Sun, Moonsorrow and Kreator to name some of the most famous, this is a group that can easily work its way around quality songwriting as their past works have proven us. I admit that I approached this record without having heard their debut and their strange and uncanny brew of melodic and progressive death metal, mixed with doom and folk elements struck me as something unlike anything I've ever heard before. Well almost, but I'll get back to that in a bit. Their progressive leanings turn to Edge Of Sanity's interweaving of complex flowing patterns as much as the lengthier and epic passages of Opeth, but at the same time there's this unavoidable feeling and hovering presence of the 70's progressive rock scene. Many times the guitars and synths will go into territories travelled before by other bands such as King Crimson or Rush, carrying a very melodic approach and a subtle sense of psychedelia with it. There are even moments where I could swear it's the almighty himself Ritchie Blackmore on the guitars, as his playing style is also present. The folk component found here is transpired by some acoustic and Celtic sounding melodies that give an added flavour to the music being delivered.
The album's opener, "Passing Of The Crimson Shadows", starts as a creepy nod to the beginning of the progressive metal scene, with the complex rhythms of its rock-based forefather being mixed with heavy riffs and howling growls spewing forth words of desolation behind a wall of melody that forms besides it. The wailing of the clean singing carries the music alongside the rhythm section, where the bass and drums put out their best attempts at layering the sorrow tinged guitars. The song drops down into a bleak atmospheric passage where the resonance of the keys along with the howling wind makes for this absolutely beautiful atmosphere, before it all explodes again in bellowing roars and haunting guitar leads. And if this wasn't already impressive enough then the following song, "The Rains Begin" hits you immediately with its folk tinged keyboard opening and its marvelous guitars that lead you through the green pastures during springtime blooming. This is where the first moments reminiscent of Mr. Blackmore begin to show themselves and for a moment I'm carried away into the year of 1976 and into the marvelous tunes of Rising.
I said earlier that I hadn't heard anything similar to this band in terms of the mixture applied on their different elements; the obvious references to bands like Opeth, especially in the monstrous riff of "Vintage Warlords", Edge Of Sanity and its enticing intertwining of melodies shown on "Oriental Pyre", or Amorphis for the obvious folk leanings of Tales From The Thousand Lakes that appear in "The Rain Begins" and "As It Is Written". There are also death/doom elements present from time to time and the carving up made on your soul by the start of "The Dead Exiles" is a great example of it, with its slow pace and cavernous growls that give away a sense of impending doom. All of these seemingly disparate elements are as present as the nods to Rainbow or Rush, and the brewing achieved by Barren Earth is indeed unique. However, I can't seem to ditch the hovering presence of Dan Swano's Moontower album while listening to The Devil's Resolve. That album has been many times described with a single line, "If Rush played death metal in the 70's", and to me this Finnish project feels very much as if the wheels on that train of thought were finally being put in motion and the practical expansion of the ideas on Dan's solo album were now finally blooming.
This album features so many different elements that pointing all of them out would take me more time and wording that I can bear, so I'll leave you with the above thoughts along with a final conclusion that simply reads, Barren Earth are back and they portray their music with a rekindling passion and a quality delivery that is very much needed in the metal world today. In a moment where bigger names seem to be stepping down a notch in terms of quality writing and creative output, this Finnish supergroup is here to act as victor and claim the spoils of others' defeats. At the same time they're beginning to carve a name for themselves that is bound to be set in stone if future efforts bring us anything as good and impressively fresh as The Devil's Resolve. This album is quite amazing to listen to and even more to comprehensively apprehend as the magnificent piece of art that it is. Some may argue that this is different for the sake of being different, or that there are too many nods to already established bands. I simply say to enjoy it for what it is, a fantastic amalgamation of discrepant elements glued together in such a smooth way that you'll have trouble finding its limiting edges. Fantastically varied in its approach and immensely fun, this is an album that's going to be discussed a lot during the next few years.
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The queues are crazy, but when you get your fish supper you know why.
The fish is fried in a light and crispy batter and the chips are both crispy and fluffy in the middle. In the queue you can see how the fish is caught and when you get near the front you'll see a mini blackboard with the name of the ship on which your fish was caught.
Once you've got your super get across to the sea wall to eat and savour the best chippy ever. You'll be tempted to go back for more, but don't - You won't have room for the amazing icecream you can get there too!
Written on: 11/06/2013
Totally agree
I chose my fish in the harbour on the morning it was caught then had it cooked for me in the evening excellent
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Tracy DiNunzio, Founder and CEO of Tradesy, recently shared her insights as part of UC Santa Barbara's Distinguished Lecture Series. Her story is especially inspiring, as she was told as a child that she would never walk, due to a birth defect. (Note: I am an investor in Tradesy via Rincon Venture Partners.)
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You can watch a 3-minute excerpt from Tracy's talk below.
Getting Smacked In The Face... And Smiling
Tracy's talk was frank and unvarnished. For instance, in describing her startup skills, she told the student audience that, "The two things that have made me able to survive in this crazy environment of entrepreneurship are adaptability and flexibility. There is no way to prevent rejection, failure, market conditions smacking you in the face when you have a business. Competitors killing your market, all kinds of things that you cannot predict. They're going to happen to everybody. It's all about how quickly you adapt and you bounce back.
There's no such thing as the guy who's like, 'I started my business in and it just took off it was awesome.' When you hear people saying that, they are lying. Everyone of them, I promise you, is lying. Those are PR stories and I know (because) I do a lot of PR."
Tracy continued her story by describing how she attained artistic career in New York hit a plateau and decided to make a major life change. Much to the surprise of her friends and family, she gave up the life of a celebrated, young artist to pursue an entirely different path. "It's grueling and difficult for every single entrepreneur, no matter what their circumstances. The ones who win are the ones who're adaptable. (For me) that adaptability was flipping the switch and moving my whole life to Mexico."
You Are The Ultimate Limiting Factor
Tracy confided to the class that she has suffered from a lifetime of pain, due to a birth ailment which affected her back, legs and feet. Despite the doctors' dire prognosis, Tracy eventually learned to walk unaided; without a cane, crutches or even a limp.
In fact, not only did she conquer walking, she eventually became a championship dancer. As with many such instances in which willpower overcomes perceived physical limitations, Tracy's story involves a love interest. In Tracy's words, "(In Mexico), I met a boy, and he was a Salsa instructor... (and) he wanted (me) to dance. I was like, 'Hey listen, I can't.' Well, I didn't say this because I didn't speak Spanish yet, but I tried to say, 'I can't dance. I can't even feel my feet.' I assumed that not being able to feel your feet would kind of eliminate you from being able to dance. As it turned out, not so much.
He finally convinced me to try and learn. Because he was a really good partner, he was able to compensate for the things that I couldn't do. (He) even used the fact that like my feet were fused and I couldn't feel anything to do some crazy tricks that would've probably hurt someone else's feet. We toured different parts of Mexico doing dancing exhibitions, which was crazy, because I thought I wasn't even going to walk, let alone dance."
Data Wins
At healthy startups, unbiased, verifiable, empirical data trumps assumptions, preconceptions and opinions every time. It was the opinion of medical experts that Tracy would never walk. Correspondingly, Tracy assumed she could never dance. It wasn't until she summoned the courage to test her assumption that she realized it was wrong. According to Tracy, "From that (experience) I learned to challenge assumptions. Everybody has limitations. It doesn't matter what yours is. It could be a learning disability. It could be two left feet. It could be anything. But you're probably making assumptions based on that limitation about what you can and can't do. They might be true, I don't know. But they might not be true, so you have to test them.
This is something that we do relentlessly in technology start ups, we test our assumptions. Data wins. So whatever you're thinking is going stop you or the circumstance that's dictating the decision that you're making, just make sure you test it first because you might be able to dance, you don't know."
What assumptions are holding you back? What third party opinions are keeping you from maximizing your potential? Write them down and challenge each of them, with objective facts. When you assume something in the absence of adequate information, you risk proving the old adage about assumptions true.
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text: Glad you found the thread and weighed in! Thank you, and mellow, for posting the useful info. Maybe my cat isn't that tired, after all. It appears that we've all found a similar effective way to ramp up the stove...get the cat involved early, at lower-than-recommended temps. I discovered this when I had a start-up load going, then left for a while with the cat accidentally engaged. When I came back...900 on the probe. Hmmm... But you've cut out the extra step of a separate small start-up load with a few kindling splits, and have saved time there. [400 to 800 in six minutes...impressive.] I've been cutting back to cruise air at a little lower temp than you do...like 1100 or a little over. Like mellow, I've been bypassing until about 600 on the probe. Flame is starting to diminish on the start-up kindling at this point but the cat rises steadily, and I figure there's not all that much smoke coming off what's left of the start-up load, possibly minimizing unburned smoke going through the cat. I might be worrying for nothing though; Manual sez "Even though it is possible (and likely) to have gas temperatures reach 600 F within two to three minutes after a fire is started, if the fire is allowed to die down immediately it may go out or the combustor may stop working. Once the combustor starts working, heat generated in it by burning the smoke will keep it working." So it may be that the combustor is already burning the smoke, even starting from 400. However, I can go out, look at the stack, and still see smoke until the probe is over 1000, so... If you fall asleep during the start-up fire, like I did this AM, cat probe will go over 1100. When I get 800 or so on the probe, I load. I can tell the cat is burning if the probe temp doesn't drop much when I have the door open to load up, so I'll experiment with that and see if I can get it burning at a lower temp. As I've mentioned, I've had the probe approach 1800 a couple of time, which I want to avoid. I think that has happened because, in trying to get from 600 to 1000, I've gotten too much of the load burning. Also, the air coming in from the ash drop lid really makes the left side of the load take off once it gets burning. To keep most of the load from getting involved early, when I load I'll push the coals to the middle N/S. Then I grab two big split and, using the fat sides as 'walls,' push the coals into as thin a N/S line as I can. I then build up the far left and right sides with big splits. Lastly, I put a few smaller splits in the center on top of the coals. I then clear out any coals/ash in front of the 'shot gun air box.' To get some flame going and the cat chewing, I use mainly shot gun (doghouse) air (left slider,) with little or no air coming into the air wash and the other channel half way back in the top of the fire box (right slider.) I figure this sends hotter air to the cat. It also keeps the load burning in the very center instead of getting more wood involved like the air wash does. I cut the shot gun air and cruise it with the air wash closed, or slightly open. I think this method may allow me to cruise with the air open a little more when I need more heat, with the load burning in a more even, controlled manner. It might put out more heat later in the load. Up 'til now I've been having my MIL open up the air a bit in the afternoon to get more heat and burn the coals down for the reload. Yep, pretty nice to have a half-cord or so stacked up next to the stove. Those Appalachians look almost identical... Wow, that looks great. The elevated hearth accents the free-standing look. And you don't have to crawl around on your knees! What's that leaning up in the corner, a bong? Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "That cat is lit off."


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Ryan Gosling discusses his role in the new movie, "The Place Beyond The Pines." Why did Ryan want to work with the film's director, Derek Cianfrance who previously directed Ryan in "Blue Valentine." How is making movies with Derek different from other directors?
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