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It's the Jetson's?
December 21, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Just Out!, Photography
How freaking cool is this?!
Nikon just put out an announcement that NASA purchased 11 D3s & 14-24AFS to go into space. I was cruising around looking for trivia on past flights from the announcement and found a bunch of Nikon in Space photos and liked this one the best. Check out that hand holding technique! Now that's a type of air to air photography I would love to do!
It's a Learning Process, A Slow One
December 21, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Camera Tech
So there I am at Bosque, shooting with the D3s (through the 600mm) and Moose Cam (Canon HF-10 attached as normal above the lens barrel). I'm shooting stills and two types of video, working at figuring out a system while trying to make quality images/video clips. I came back from Bosque with one image I've always wanted, a down the barrel shot (which you can't really see here)
The eyes are both lit and sharp. Not that it's the greatest image, it was just a personal challenge.
At the same time challenging myself with this, I was shooting video like I mentioned with both the D3s and HF-10. The D3s since I was focusing manually via the Monitor, I knew those videos were sharp. The HF-10, I just went along as always with it because it has always delivered. Having no time at night to review the days' video, I didn't suspect any issues. Spent the weekend though going through 8hrs of video from the HF-10 and to my horror, found it's all out of focus. I checked the HF-10 and found that I changed the focus from AF to MF! If I had followed my own insistence of reviewing everything I shot that day for video like I do for stills, I would have found the problem first thing. But no, didn't do that.
What other issues could come up, well, see if you can figure what I goofed up here
It helps if you flip the switch to ON (doh!). I've incorporated video into my shooting now for 18month now and I still feel like a beginner. My brilliant assistant came up with the perfect filing system for video which I've been searching for this entire time (job security for her) so we've made our first step into a workflow, still miles and miles away from perfection. I see more potential for all of this a month ago but I also see a steep learning curve for me as well.
It's a Learning Process, A Slow One
December 21, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Camera Tech
So there I am at Bosque, shooting with the D3s (through the 600mm) and Moose Cam (Canon HF-10 attached as normal above the lens barrel). I'm shooting stills and two types of video, working at figuring out a system while trying to make quality images/video clips. I came back from Bosque with one image I've always wanted, a down the barrel shot (which you can't really see here)
The eyes are both lit and sharp. Not that it's the greatest image, it was just a personal challenge.
At the same time challenging myself with this, I was shooting video like I mentioned with both the D3s and HF-10. The D3s since I was focusing manually via the Monitor, I knew those videos were sharp. The HF-10, I just went along as always with it because it has always delivered. Having no time at night to review the days' video, I didn't suspect any issues. Spent the weekend though going through 8hrs of video from the HF-10 and to my horror, found it's all out of focus. I checked the HF-10 and found that I changed the focus from AF to MF! If I had followed my own insistence of reviewing everything I shot that day for video like I do for stills, I would have found the problem first thing. But no, didn't do that.
What other issues could come up, well, see if you can figure what I goofed up here
It helps if you flip the switch to ON (doh!). I've incorporated video into my shooting now for 18month now and I still feel like a beginner. My brilliant assistant came up with the perfect filing system for video which I've been searching for this entire time (job security for her) so we've made our first step into a workflow, still miles and miles away from perfection. I see more potential for all of this a month ago but I also see a steep learning curve for me as well.
Night of Lights 2009
December 21, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Field Reports
Mammoth Mtn puts on each Christmas a spectacular on the mtn they call the Night of Lights. It really is a fabulous show. We walk from our home to the Gondola where we get a ride up the mtn to Canyon Lodge. There out in the snow you listen to a live band and then watch a Snow Goomers, Snow Machine, Skier show that's kicked off by the Redbull Dive Team who skydive in the darkness to land in the crowd. The night is finished off with one of the best firework display you'll ever see. All of this is done under the stars and on the snow. It's a great night.
This year a hot air balloon was stationed stage left. I brought the D3s because with its amazing ISO6400 image quality, I knew I would find at least one subject to play with. I started a ways away thinking I might like the overal shot with the stars. Na, I can do better so I moved.
Once I got closer I still kept a vertical format thinking that I needed more of the balloon to make the photo. But after a couple of clicks I realized I was missing the heart of the photo which wasn't the balloon. So I got closer.
The photo is all about the folks enjoying the warmth of the balloon's heat on the nippy winter night. It's a real simple image to take, AWB, -2 exp comp, AF sensor on the basket, just compose and shoot. There's one piece of advice I often give when I crit someone's images, "Take one step closer." Glad I listened to my own advice tonight. It was a gorgeous night out with friends under the stars and in the snow. I love winter!
Photos captured by D3s, 28f1.4AF on Lexar UDMA digital film
Is It The Openness of Youth or The Wisdom of Age?
December 18, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Friday Thoughts
There's this myth that with age comes wisdom. It's a myth I put to the test everyday. Of course at what age comes what wisdom is not told in this parable, it's just assumed that it will come. Now that I'm "older," am I or do I feel wiser? Sometimes yes, most times no. I wish there was a written test to measure what we had, what we've acquired and now what we posses but no such test exists. Here's my concern, how much of what I have learned can I still access and how much is now lost and with that loss, is wisdom gone with it? Or, does that leave a void to fill with new acquired knowledge? Does merely asking that question demonstrate wisdom? I doubt it.
Why ask this question of one 's self? It started with me when I did something really stupid that I figured a wise person would know better never to do. But then again would they or, does merely asking the question mean you've learned from past experiences and so you have learned more? I find myself asking more questions then coming up with answers in this quest. And this whole question came up again today when working with my assistant Stephanie. I gave her what I thought was a helluva challenge in Photoshop to find an answer, I couldn't. Not only did she find an answer in a heartbeat (dang her) but in the process taught this old dog new tricks. Seriously.
So where does the openness of youth and the ability to take on any task fearlessly, get replaced with the caution and "set in one's ways" in the wisdom of age? The "I can do anything" attitude replaced with the comfort of "doing it the same old way." And more to the point as a photographer, either one on their own could be the kiss of death especially in a business atmosphere. The Darwin Theory of Photography, evolve or parish is always at the forefront of my thought. But the successful photographer and business person would have a careful balance of both (with some other things added in for good measure). Did I find my answer? Is it that balance of the two that makes up wisdom?
What Stephanie did was simply brilliant! It was literally simple and its effect is brilliant. I can't wait to share it with folks at Photoshop World this year. It goes right to the core of my style of photography and image finishing yet subtle, while following the KISS theory. And it's so simple it went flying past me for years, I did see it or what's probably worse, didn't seek it out. Did the wisdom or old age let me down all these years or did it serve me well by giving Stephanie the challenge in the first place, tapping into that pool of youth?
Pushing my craft, engaging my visual communication skills and refining the message is something I've prided myself in regarding my photography. When I start to feel too comfortable, I feel uncomfortable and I throw caution into the wind to see what comes out of the big blow. There is no doubt I try everything until in my mind tells me it is a failure or a success (the measure of which is probably influenced by wisdom?). But you've gotta have your eyes wide open to see all you should try. Close your eyes or close your mind and then those new opportunities never appear. So perhaps that's where the wisdom thing kicks in, having the smarts to try things in the first place and then the wisdom to pursue those things that work for your own photography. I truly enjoy having Stephanie in the office, she makes me laugh. That has now grown with respect for her youth and the "take on all challenges" attitude. Openness of youth or wisdom of age, I wish I was old enough to have the wisdom to figure out the answer! More importantly, will the answer find its way into my photography? Only time will tell which brings me back to what I wrote a few weeks back.
The Guy just Impresses the Hell out of Me!
December 18, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Digital Darkroom
I just love what this creative genius comes up with. But man, where does he get this stuff? Check out this new tutorial by Corey, just the stars blows my minds with its simplicity let alone the rest of it. Great weekend project, a lot of fun and if you think about it, the techniques and logic could be applied to other finishing touches to other images.
I Want One Bad
December 18, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Great Stuff
It ain't real, but if it ever were to be, I'd have a cupboard full. I would prefer 85f1.4 size, perhaps 135f2
Crossing the Bridge with Moose
December 17, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Great Stuff
Last month we had this little, informal photo contest amongst the folks who participated in the Adorama / Nikon / Moose day long workshop. Originally we were going to spend the day shooting at Jamaica Bay NWR with the aid of 12, 600mm/500mm lens courtesy of Nikon NPS and tripods provided by Bogen Imaging. Then Ida blew into town, literally and blew away my plans. Well I still wanted to go shooting, take the folks along and do some teaching and man, did we have one helluva a great day!
I wanted to say thanks to the folks for walking across the Brooklyn Bridge in the rain, shooting the entire time and then our time spent in DUMBO. So Sharon & I offered a little "prize' for the winner, all tuition paid pass to a DLWS event of the winners choice. As it turns out, the winner is Ed Fritz who I just spotlighted yesterday on the blog. It's just amazing how good photography just keeps rising to the top! I want to thank the folks at Adorama, Monica, Jeff & Harry along with Mike & Chris from Nikon and we especially want to thank all the folks who joined us. You can see all the entries into our little contest here which just gives a hint of the fun we had. Thanks one and all for making it a great day. Oh yeah, we'll be back again next May for our next event, can't wait!
What is the world coming to?
RC has tried to get me on Facebook for since forever but I was able to dodge the bullet (he did get me on Twitter though). Then yesterday at lunch Stephanie said I need to be on Facebook (I think RC & her are in cahoots) and I said flippantly, "If you do it, sure." Well, she did it and now I'm on Facebook. I'm not really sure what we're going to do now there, but that's the problem of my Network Social Director, Stephanie. If you're on Facebook and wanta be friends, you know what to do.
NX2 – 2.24 f/Windows Posted
You could say a few issues have been addressed, might just be work Window users to grab.
- Compatibility with 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/ Home Premium/ Professional/ Enterprise/ Ultimate has been added. When run under 64-bit versions, the software operates as a 32-bit application.
- Compatibility with 64-bit versions of Windows Vista Home Basic/ Home Premium/ Business/ Enterprise/ Ultimate (Service Pack 2) editions has been added. When run under 64-bit versions, the software operates as a 32-bit application.
- Specifications have been modified so that when 25 Photos on Page, or a higher number of photos per page, is selected for Select Layout in the Print layout dialog, the Use Thumbnail Data (Draft Use Only) box is automatically checked.
This resolves an issue that prevented printing when 25 Photos on Page, or a higher number of photos per page, was selected for Select Layout. - An issue that caused an error message to be displayed and prevented printing when borderless settings were applied with some printers has been resolved.
- An issue that prevented accurate application of borderless print settings has been resolved.
- An issue that prevented specification of the same margin for left, right, top, and bottom margins in the Margins section of the Page Setup dialog has been resolved.
- An issue that caused a delay between clicking of the Print button and actual initiation of printing has been resolved.
- When an image was opened on some computers with AMD CPUs, Capture NX 2 quit unexpectedly. This issue has been resolved.
- An issue that caused an error message to be displayed during batch processing of a large number of files has been resolved.
- When a batch process was run with the Notify when completed box in the Processing Queue – Process Running dialog checked, a blank window was displayed. This issue has been resolved.
- When a batch process was run for multiple images with the same shooting date and time, the processed images were not saved with the correct file names. This issue has been resolved.
- An issue that caused batch processing to fail before completion when a batch process was run with certain settings has been resolved.
- An issue that caused an error message to be displayed when multiple enhancements were applied to images has been resolved.
- An issue that caused an error message to be displayed when attempting to open several images previously saved with Capture NX 2 has been resolved.
- When the Camera & Lens Corrections checkbox was checked (Develop section of Edit List), enhancements were not applied to an image opened in the image window and displayed at 100%, and the enhanced image could not be saved. This issue has been resolved.
- When image window display was maximized with Desktop selected for Window menu>Workspaces>Additional Screen for the primary monitor on a dual monitor system, the image window disappeared. This issue has been resolved.
- When the zoom tool was used to enlarge an image displayed with Full Screen or Presentation selected from the View menu, the portion of the image clicked with the zoom tool was not displayed at the center of the window. This issue has been resolved.
- An issue that prevented switching between "+" and "-" operations when the ALT key was pressed while using the selection brush has been resolved.
- An issue that caused folders in the Capture NX 2 Folders palette to be displayed in a different order than with Windows Explorer display has been resolved.
- When the crop tool was used to select a crop and the ENTER key pressed to apply the crop, the cursor did not switch to a selection tool. This issue has been resolved.
- When a number was entered after a decimal point for some enhancement items with text boxes for entering numerical values in the Edit List, the values could not be changed. This issue has been resolved.
- When "-" (minus) was entered in the Exposure Compensation text box under Quick Fix in the Develop section of the Edit List, it was displayed in red and then "0" was displayed after a few seconds. This issue has been resolved.
The Best Rewards
December 16, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Great Stuff
There are times when, the teaching opportunity, the stage that is set for you to perform, is just lacking. You get spoiled by working with the best like the folks at NAPP and Photoshop World, they set the mark pretty damn high for others. Those times though when your expectations let you down, you still hope that the message you're trying to bring across reaches someone.
Let me introduce you to Ed2, a quiet, unassuming guy who in class was pretty darn quiet to say the least. On shoots, I rarely saw him and he never asked questions. We found him one morning on a dock photographing a boat's lobster catch being unloaded and we talked briefly, but conversations were minimum at best. Then the class ended and I felt like I had totally missed my mark with all the group.
Then the emails started to pile in from Ed2, he had been listening, he had taken what was valuable to him and made it his own. He even went further and watched the most excellent WordPress video by my good friend RC. Dang cool! Along with the "kid" (really love his work), they took a looser week for me and made it very much into a winner. I always hope when teaching I reach at least one person, this week it was two. It's one of the best rewards as a photographer!
New Podcast by Fredrick Van
December 16, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Field Reports
Need Some Last Minute X-mas Ideas?
My bud Kevin all last week kept reminding me just how many days were left to xmas. Knowing how few days I had been at home, didn't have the lights up and perhaps thinking I hadn't finished my xmas shopping, he was being his usual helpful self. That's the quiet guy for ya. But it got me to thinking that you might need a couple of last minute ideas for goodies under the tree. Like Kevin, I want to help so have a couple of ideas for ya.
Of course one that I can highly, strongly and confidently recommend to you is this fine, fine Dvd on photographing Yellowstone's Big game. It's full of great info, solid field techniques and a nice photo or two. It covers the biggies like Bison, Elk, Bighorn Sheep and a surprise or two. Field ethics, biology and approaching a big monster are just a few topics we go over. You can drop the hint by sending your gift giver this link. And when you score one and we happen to see each other, happy to autograph it Santa.
And if you want more great Dvd viewing and learning for your xmas break, I can recommend all the titles at Kelby Training. Check them out, you might find some more present ideas.
It's no secret I'm a HUGE fan and user of the LensCoat products. This last week at Bosque they kept my gear from getting all marked up as I shot out the truck window. Scott at LensCoat has a huge selection now that covers, literally about every piece of gear you can think of. Seriously, from ones for the rare 28f1.4 to the 14-24AFS to the 600VR. He's got a page dedicated to this wide selection you can check out here. You can order from Scott at LensCoat or Adorama, either way will protect you gear and make you a very happy photographer come xmas morning.
It's all Brad's fault, HE hooked me on the iPhone and I'm so glad he did! Seriously, it is a very important tool to our business now in so many ways. Yeah, I like the games and yeah, I have photos on it I can share with others but it's some of the apps that apply to photography that I appreciate nearly everyday. I am a gadget freak for sure, but the Focalware 2.0 just rocks. While it work on the 3G, the 3Gs really rocks with the speed and the compass. I use it nearly everyday just to know the sunrise/sunset, it's really well done. Did you know that iTunes has gift certificates? Perfect request for a stocking stuffer. I've received a boat load of emails requesting a blog on the apps I use. Don't need to request it again, it's in the works.
CCD cleaning is so important if for no other reason then to mess with Murphy. Murphy is the one putting that one piece of dust in the most important part of our photo when we can least afford to loose the detail. For this reason Adorama & I have teamed up to create the Moose-VisibleDust cleaning kit. It's all good to go, just contact my bud Jeff Snyder at Adorama who will set you with the correct swabs for your body (or anything else photographic you want Santa to bring).
The cool shots sometimes take just a heartbeat
December 15, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Wildlife Photography
Back in the office and in front of the DD, I've spent the day getting caught up which means moving all the images from last week's Bosque Base Camp to the network. I kinda love that process because I get to relive the week all over again as I see the images moves from the external drive to the network. I came back with a whole lot of images, not sure of the count yet other than I have 167 D3s video clips to edit and create a final video. Oh, I need Santa to put some time under the tree for me. Honest, I've been good.
Northern Harriers are a cool bird. There were a lot of them at Bosque this year affording a whole lot of photo opps. This particular female (males are silver, females brown in case you were wondering) hung out a lot on this one perch on the Farm Loop. This particular time we found her in gorgeous light and with no one else around to scare her off. How long is long? Well, in reality it was just a heartbeat but it was long enough. Here's a brief D3s video clip from a prior attempt with her that, well, was even briefer.
While the truck was turned off, the wind was buffeting us pretty darn good which you can see in the video. I was basically handholding the rig so it's not the steadiest of images. I have though learned a better way to post the video so the quality from that perspective is better. Small improvements each day, I can live with that.
Photo / video captured by D3s, 600VR w/TC-17e on Lexar UDMA digital film
OK, I had to Pullover
December 14, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Landscape Photography
The light just became too incredible for me to just shoot as I drove so I finally pulled over. I found a spot, not the safest, to pull the truck over and parked in a snow bank. Our local sheriff went by and just waved, you could say my truck is known around here (that's another story and not what you think). I had driven all the way from Reno with the D3x in the seat next to me so I just threw the truck into park and ran out.
These are Mono Cones, three extinct volcanoes that are just south of Mono Lake. It's said that a geologist saw steam coming from the middle one in 1924. The drama in the clouds over the cones just got better and better. I didn't have time to do it right in camera but knew I could finish the photo in post. Other than the B&W process, I used Nik Color Efex Pro Split grad to darken the top 1/3 of the photo.
Turning to the west, the light over Bloody Canyon was spectacular! That in combination with the fresh snow made the image a slam dunk with really little skill on my part. I finished the image the same way as above. You might wonder about the really blown out highlight. That's where the sun was trying to shine through and for someone who leaves in snow country, that's a very welcomed sign after a storm. Capturing detail in that highlight would have taken away from its meaning so I let some pixels die.
Photos captured by D3x, 24-70AFS on Lexar UDMA digital film
Look Ma, No Hands!
December 14, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Photography
You've might have heard the rumor that I shoot while driving. Well, it's true because I shoot all the time. Driving home from the airport the breaking storm painted the Sierra in incredible light so I had no choice but shoot. The problem with driving at the break of a storm is there is no place to pullover and shoot, there is no side of the road, it's all snow. So I had no choice but shoot while I drove. At least I wasn't text messaging!
Over the mountains
and through the pass
to grandmother's house I go
one of the small towns on 395
and Mono Cones
There's just no place like home!
Photos captured by D3x, 24-70AFS on Lexar UDMA digital film w/assist of F250
Top Ten Questions – Bosque Base Camp
December 11, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Friday Thoughts
Base Camp's Top Ten Questions:
Base Camp is a one of a kind experience, balancing the art of wildlife photography with the craft of the business of wildlife photography. One of the main requirements of the students is to ask questions. I decided to post the top ten questions asked of me (rated by me), thinking you might ask them too if you could. Here are my answers. Please keep in mind that these are just my answers and may or may not apply to you or your photography.
#10 Is it still possible to make a decent living as a wildlife photographer?
I firmly believe that it is! The variable to this is you and not the market place. Having weathered a number of "rocky economics times" in our thirty years, we know that the individual and their images are the biggest factors to success. Don't take this as if it's easy, or even 40 hours a week or that there aren't mountains and valleys along the way. But if you are in it for the long run, YOU can do it!
#9 What's this business about "good" bokeh versus "bad" bokeh? What's bokeh anyway?
I had no bloody clue what bokeh was until this moment! Wikipedia says: "In photography, bokeh is the blur, or the aesthetic quality of the blur, in out-of-focus areas of an image, or "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points" which a participant had to explain to me so I could answer the question. Being a photographer who shoots the 200f2, 50f1.4 and 28f1.4 (just to name a few) wide open and with the subject some distance from the background I can say that I love bokeh. So, I learned something new this day, and I love it!
#8 Is there room for more photographers?
Oh man, are there! There's even more room for photographers with the highest craftsmenship and professional standards. You've probably heard or read that it's too competitive or there's no money or many other reasons why there is no room for more photographers. I have such faith in my feeling and that these myths are just that, myths, that Sharon and I are not discouraging our son Jake to follow his heart but rather to encourage him. He knows of the pitfalls and heart aches, but also knows the rewards that hard work brings. The answer is totally up to the photographer to make this happen. Besides, this is what I was told 30 years ago. Some myths die a long and lingering death!
#7 How do you balance art vs. photography vs. money vs. passion & biology?
Wow, this is a great question and a damn hard one to answer. The answer I think changes with time and age and priorities in life. At this stage in my life and career, I can focus on just the passion, knowing the rest falls into place without too much work. In the beginning, the photo & biology had to be stressed to make the money. But there is no doubt that it is a balancing act, a bloody big one. I was very fortunate that I had a partner in this balancing act. I have no doubt that Sharon made it all possible and kept it in balance with the one other variable not put into this equation, family.
#6 What's your favorite animal to photograph?
Isn't that obvious? Moose of course. It actually shares the #1 spot with the San Joaquin Kit Fox. This is a really common question which I think is very interesting. Nobody asks what's my number 2 favorite is though. Curious? Number 2 is all the rest of the critters I've been fortunate to photograph in my 30 years.
#5 What is the biggest growth today in commercial wildlife photography?
If I knew the answer for certain, I wouldn't have to write this blog J
In all seriousness I think it's in the field of showing humans interfacing with nature. And in this venue it is possible we'll start seeing video clips replacing stills with the web being the biggest vehicle replacing the printed page. I don't think we'll see this change really, really soon but the winds are blowing.
#4 Is it better to have high ISO noise or live with a slower shutter speed and maybe compromise sharpness?
I would submit that there's a third option and one I select most of the time, not shooting at all! A noisy sharp image is of no interest to me, or my clients. And a blurry image that can be done in an "artistic" style always sells but it's not an easy sale.
#3 What makes a good wildlife Photograph?
Now wouldn't we all like the recipe to answer this question! I don't think there is any one thing or attribute or subject or lens or f/stop that constitutes the answer but rather, a huge combination of these and many others. What do I look for in the pursuit of this answer in my own photography? Light, subject, color and a story would be the four at the top of the list. How often do I find these? Definitely not often enough, which is partly why I go out with the camera every moment I can. In trying to answer this question, another question instantly popped into my mind. Will I ever have the answer to this question for my own photography?
#2 How much depth of field do you prefer for a given situation?
What a surprise that the #2 email question I receive should appear here as #2. The answer to this question is lengthy requiring stories and visuals, a couple funny comments and jokes. But to answer it as succinctly as I can in this limited forum, it all depends.
#1 How can "I" use my camera to help endangered species?
This question is music to my ears and a step in my heartbeat! Each and every photographer can get involved with their wild heritage and make a difference with their camera. The easiest and fastest way is to make the image of an endangered that grabs the public's heartstrings and then get that image and the story behind it out to the public. We wildlife, nature and landscape photographers are a very fortunate group. We not only are so fortunate to witness our wildlife heritage firsthand, but we've earned the ability to bring that experience back to others in our photographs. It's just one more step to finish this blessing by passing it on to others. I know of no greater reward for a photographer then to share their art and passion and affect the life of another human. And in the process, preserve the natural world we were so fortunate to inherent from before us who preserved it for us to enjoy!
Heavy Lifting at Base Camp
December 11, 2009 by Moose
Filed under Photography
Working Bosque entails cruising the loops and making images happen. You can go around and around and around and never make a single click and then you find a bird T'd up just waiting for you. It's the ultimate Easter Egg hunt. Today was one of those days when we just kept finding cool little surprises. In the process of making the image, setting up the tripod just isn't possible, no time and no way to move around without scaring the subject. So shooting over the hood, handholding the 600mm is the only way to make the image. Here's some example of today's heavy lifting.
Say's Phoebe
Greater Roadrunner
American Kestrel
A great day of shooting and again, it just took one bird to make my day!
Photos captured by D3s, 600VR w/TC-17e on Lexar UDMA digital film


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October Baby
October Baby is the story of 19-year-old Hannah, who finds out she is adopted... and a survivor of an attempted abortion.
As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah collapses in front of the stunned audience. After countless medical tests, all signs point to one underlying factor: Hannah's difficult birth. This revelation is nothing compared to what she then learns from her parents: she was actually adopted ... after a failed abortion attempt. Bewildered, angered, and confused, Hannah turns for support to Jason, her oldest friend. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, Hannah joins his group of friends on a Spring Break road trip, embarking on a journey to discover her hidden past ... and find hope for her unknown future. In the midst of her incredible journey, Hannah learns that every life is beautiful.October Baby offers viewers an enjoyable, entertaining, intensely human film about friends hitting the road together and finding more than they bargained for: adventure, romance, truth and the power to forgive. But, this film is even more than that—it tells the story of one young woman's journey based on numerous stories of abortion survivors. October Baby honestly and evenhandedly invites audiences to explore their own views of life's value and the importance of their choices.
Runtime: 106 minutesRating: PG-13
Approved by The Dove FoundationRecommended for ages 12 and over"This is a terrific and touching story and this film should be seen by those who recognize the horrors of abortion. Hannah is the survivor of an attempted abortion although she doesn't know this for many years. You might just need a hanky for this sensitive and touching film.Hannah has many health issues including epilepsy and she is asthmatic. She battles discouragement too. She writes in her diary that she feels worthless. This movie is about her journey to discover who she really is. Her adopted parents help her to learn the truth about her background. They long to hold on to her as she is, in their eyes, a gift.
Rachel Hendrix is fabulous as Hannah and John Schneider is terrific as her adopted father Jacob. After Hannah learns about the protection of her adopted parents, she is angry and heads out to learn the truth about her birth mother. In the end she discovers why her parents protected her and her love for them is strengthened.
We urge you to see this movie soon! We are recommending it for twelve plus due to its sophisticated theme. It just might change your life! We are awarding the film five Doves and our "Family-Approved" Seal to this awesome movie!"

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Lacy Phillips
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How did you get access to the Lentz Heirs Cemetery inside the Powder Plant? I'd like to photograph some graves in the cemeteries inside the plant, but I think I need permission to do so. Any information would be helpful, thanks.
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Made the changes. I didn't know about the Washington State Archives when I went and research this cemetery. Thanks for helping me out.
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links to GW Baskins
George Washington Baskins 15161253 could have links shown to his wife Elizabeth Morgan 15161186 and his father 15160604 and mother 15160635. If you would be willing for me to manage them I will add additional information I have.
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Thank you for helping us all stay connected with are families and nice memorials when needed
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How come you transferred the Lehman family to me?
I have plenty to take care of
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Hello, I'm a descendant of the Baskin(s) family. Are you related? I'm planning a book on this and other related lines in the near future. Would you like to have your lines included???? Patricia Monroe
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I went out to Union Cemetery this weekend. With all the changes they are making out there now, you no longer go in gate 2 or need an escort as your cemetery photo says. You can turn on to Waterline Rd directly from Hwy 62 and it will take you right to the cemetery.
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Hi Linda,
If you would like to transfer Otto James Glover and Hester Pauline Glover, I will update them as well.
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Thank you for creating and transferring Dietrich Schroeder, I will update it with all I have.
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All that BBQ and sweet tea will do that to you.
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what type of hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands, resulting in the appearance of acne at the onset of puberty?
First step in the Pathophysiology of Acne Abnormal ? of the cells in the infundibulum results in obstruction of the follicle
Sebum Production
Second Step in Pathophysiology of Acne Increase in ? (sebaceous glands produce more oil); more common to find these on the face
P. Acnes (Propionbacterium)
Third Step in Pathophysiology of Acne. Acclerated growth of ? contributor of causing inflammatory acne lesions though lipase production and breakdown of sebum to fatty acid
Closed Comedone
trapped, keratinized cells, plug and distend the closed follicle to form a microcomendone which enlarges and become visible
Open Comendone
Material Accumulates behind the plug (sebum, keratinocytes, and microorganisms), and the orfice of the follicular canal become distended allows the plug to protrude (tip of the plug may darken because of melanin)
Inflammatory Acne characterized by small prominent inflamed elevations of the skin which may rupture to form a papule
are inflammatory lesions, raised well defined, palpable, reddened area of the skin less than 1 cm in diameter involving epidermis and or dermis which may enlarge to form a pustule
Are inflammatory lesions that are elevated, distinct, superficial cavity filled with pus and usually surrounding hair follicle
Are Elevated, firm, palpable, round or oval lesions up to 1 cm in diameter and occur in the dermis and or hypodermis
face, chest, and back
Typical acne patient presents with both non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions found the the F___, C____ and B____ (other body parts too)
Mild Comedonal
Comedones only, Less than 10 on the face, none on trunk, no scars. Non-inflammatory lesions only
Mild (Moderate)
Papular, 10-25 papules on face and trunk, mild scarring, inflammatory lesions less than 5mm in diameter
Pustular, More than 25 Pustules, moderate scarring, Size similar to papules but with visible, purulent core
persistent pustulogenic, Nodules or Cysts, extensive Scarring. Inflammatory lesions greater than 5 mm in diameter. Located on Face, Trunk, Back leads to extensive scarring
Lesion type
For selection of treatment (self-care/referral) the ____ type is more important than the quantity
Exacerbating Factors of Acne
Exposure to dirt, vaporized cooking oils, industrial chemicals, Resting hands on chin/cheek
Hormone Changes
Stress, Frequent Sweat, Irritation/Friction from occlusive clothing, headbands, and helmets and H_______ C______are all exacerbating factors of acne
Cosmetic use
Acne resulting from ? ? is a mild form of acne on the face, cheek, chin (consists of non-inflammaotry comedones) as a result of using an oil based produce
Pomade Acne
Most often seen in African Americans, manifested with comedones along hairline on the forehead, temples as a result of long-term use of hair dressing that contains occlusive oils
Phenytoin, Isoniazid, Moisturizers, Pehnobarbital, Lithium, Ethoinamide, Steriods
Cause Acne medicamentosa (medication induced acne) NOT TRUE ACNE
what percentage of acne cases are caused by genetic factors. Higher incidence of developing acne if both parents have had acne
Type II
Self treatment of Nodules is NOT appropriate. Any type of acne higher than ? # refer the patient to a PCP. Less than 25 spots, self treat
If Acne persists beyond the age of mid ____ or begins in mid ___s refer the patient to a dermatologist
6 weeks
If there is no improvement in acne symptoms after ? ?, please refer the patient to a dermatologist
if it is possible that the patient may have r_____ and not acne, imperative that he or she is referred
To cleanse the skin for a nonpharmacological treatment of acne. Remove excess ? by daily washing twice daily with warm water, medicated or unmedicated soap and a soft washcloth, then patted dry
moisturizing oils
Facial soaps should not contain ? ? no clinical value in using antibacterial agents or agents contains salicylic acid, sulfur, or combo sulfur/resorcinol
As a nonpharmacolocigcal treatment for acne you can use ? scrubbing agents if not inflammatory, DO NOT USE THESE AGENTS IF INFLAMMATORY
Minimize exacerbating factors and wash oily hair with ? based shampoos and use ? based cosmetics
increases, tretinoin
Vitamin A analog, KERATOLYTIC and COMEDOLYTIC agent that i____ cell turnover in follicular wall which can lead to extrusion of old and inhibition of new comedones. Decreases the number of CELL LAYERS IN STRATUM CORNEUM (T____)
T____FIRST LINE THERAPY FOR MILD TO MODERATE INFLAMMATORY AND C_____ ACNE. Available in solution, gels, and creams. (Reformulations include microspheres and liquid polymers)
Apply to affected area daily at ___. Use with an antibacterial agent or benzoyl peroxide has an a____ and synergistic effect for treatment of inflammatory acne
Adverse Effects include Skin irritation and peeling, erythema, allergic dermatitis and Increased Sensitivity to sun exposure, wind, cold
Contraindicated in retinoid hypersensitivity, caution in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, Patients with ECZEMA. M A Y DECREASE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
3rd Generation Retinoid, has comedolytic, keratolytic and anti-inflammatory activity. (A____
Adapalene, moderate, 8
A_____ indicated for mild-m____ acne, available in TOPICAL CREAM (0.1, 0.3%) Apply once Daily at Bedtime. RESULTS APPEAR IN _-12 WEEKS
Skin irritation/peeling. Erythema/burning, Contact dermatitis, Eczema, SKIN DISCOLORATION, SUNBURN (A______)
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to a_____, patients with photosensitivity disorder or eczema, safety and efficacy NOT ESTABLISHED in 12 year olds. MAY DECREASE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
Synthetic Acetylenic Retinoid. Has Comedolytic, keratolytic and Antt-inflammatory. Indicated for Mild-Moderate inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne
Tazorac, once
T____ Indicated for mild-moderate inflammatory and non inflammatory acne. Available in topic cream and gel. APPLY a thin film to affected area ___ daily in the HS. AVOID EYES AND LIPS and APPLY TO CLEAN DRY SKIN (T____)
Pregnancy Category X
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to tazarotene or other retinoids. Patients with photosensitivity disorder or eczema. SAFETY NOT TESTED IN CHILDREN LESS THAN 12. ? ? ?, test should be administered 2 weeks prior to treatment
Antibacterial activity against P. Acnes. 1.5-2% solution, gel, lotion. USED FOR INFLAMMATORY ACNE
Erythromycin, twice
EFFECTIVE against inflammatory acne, available in gel, ointment, pledget, solution, swab in concentrations from 1-4%. Apply to affected area t____ daily, apply to clean dry skin
Inhibits P. ACNES and provides comedolytic and anti-inflammatory activity. TOPICAL TREAMent of SEVERE Acne. _% gel, lotion, pledget, solution, foam. APPLY THIN FILM t____ DALY. (Evoclin is applied once)
Azelaic Acid
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and comedolytic activity. Used to treat mild to moderate acne in patients who CANNOT TOLERATE BENZOYL PEROXIDE! Apply a thin layer to the skin BID, clinical improvement in 4 weeks (A____ A___)
Azelaic Acid
No systemic adverse effects or photosensitivity, burning, stinging, and tingling (all transient). Used for patients that cannot tolerate benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide
NO RESISTANCE, ANTI-ACNE PREFERRED TREATMENT. PEELS OUTER LAYER OF SKIN. Acts by releasing exfoliant to destroy anaerobic P. Acnes
Benzoyl Peroxide
Most effective and widely used (topical treatment of choice) available R and OTC formulations
Benzoyl Peroxide
Comdeonal Acne, Drying effect of the alcohol gel base enhances its effectiveness-gel formulation has better stability and more potent than other formulations
Benzoyl Peroxide, 30,5
Apply B_____ P_____ Bid to cool clean dry skin #0 min after washing. Available in 2.5%, #%, and 10% in lotions, gels, creams, masks, and soaps (also available in 4% 5.5% and 20%)
Benzoyl Peroxide
SE, bleach hair and clothing, transient burning/stinging, excessive drying/peeling/skin sloughing, Erythema/edema. Avoid unnecessary sun exposure/tanning beds or sun lamps and use sunscreen. Avoid contact with eyes, lips, or mouth
3-__% used as a keratolytic and Often lessens the severity of acne. Effective at promoting the resolution of existing comedones, but on continued use, may have comedogenic effect. Apply ._._. and available in 2-20%
Resolves Existing acne, Adverse effects of odor, color, pigmentation, irritation, and avoid contact with eyes
MOA, not fully determined; enhances the activity of sulfur. Primarily keratolytics, fostering cell turnover and desquamation. RESOLVE acne lesions, 3-8%, R_____2% or ? monoactate 3%. COLOR/ODOR, PIGMENTATION, IRRITATION, SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
Systemic toxicity if applied to large areas of the body, may produce reversible dark brown scale in darker-skinned person
Salicylic Acid
Presumably acts as a surface keratolytic, Considered adjunctive treatment for acne. No effect on sebum production or P. Acnes. Comedones and inflammatory lesions of acne, usually a cleanser, then rinsed off. 0.5-2%. minimal adverse effects
Benzoyl Peroxide
High Bactericidal activity, low keratolytic, Comdeolytic activity. 2.5-20%. Use 1-2 times daily. Bleached Hair and Clothing
Salicylic Acid
No Bactericidal Acitivity. Keratolytic, Comedolytic, 0.5-2%. Used mainly as a cleanser (rinsed off). POTENT keratolytic at HIGH concentrations
No Bactericidal Activity, Keratolytic activity, Comedolyic 2-10%. Use 1-# times daily . Color unpleasant odor ADR
Cleansing products (Bars, liquids, suspensions, pads, wipes) used as ? have little value, leave little active ingredient on the skin. Used for anti-acne prep.
Lotions/Creams with a __-__ content are intended to counteract d____ (astringent effect) and p___ (keratolytic effect) recommended for dry sensitive skin or use during the winter weather
Most effective astringent and remains the longest. However they are more irritating that creams
Systemic first line therapy for moderate papular and pustular/nodular acne. Effective against P. Acnes and have anti-inflammatory activity in PATIENTS WITH ACNE
Used as an alternative treatment for moderate-severe inflammatory acne. Erythromycin BID with meals. Azithromycin intermit. dosing optimal treatment NOT known. USE WITH TOPICAL BENZOYL PEROXIDE
GI Intolerance, Phototoxicity, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Development of Resistance are the ADR of ? used for the systemic treatment of acne
Take 1 hour prior to meals, decrease keratin, P. Acnes, Inflammation, DO NOT USE WITH VITAMIN A RETINOIDS
effective against P. Acnes, also reduces the amount of keratin in sebaceous follicles and has anti-inflammatory properties. Used as an alt. treatment for moderate and severe inflammatory acne
50-100 mg BID can be taken with food. Effective against P. Acnes, reduces the amount of keratin in s_____ follicles and has anti-inflammatory properites
GI intolerance, phototoxicity, hepatotoxicity, vaginal candidiasis. SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PREGNANT WOMEN OR THOSE UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE
50 mg BID has the greatest incidence of side effects. Dizziness, drug induced lupus, hyperigmentation
Oral Retinoid, Reduces Subaceous gland and reduces sebum production. Inhibits P. Acnes growth in follicles, inhibits inflammation and alters patterns of keratinization
Used to treat severe nodular acne in those who have failed conventional treatment have scarring or chronic relapse
Isotretinoin,1, 15, 70
0.5-_ mg/kg/day in two divided doses for 1# weeks or until cyst count decreases by #0%. TAKE WITH FOOD AND MAY D/C if cyst clears up
Severe disease/scarring or primarily involves trunk, may adjust up to 2 mg/kg/day. May start second course of therapy 2 months off therapy. Take with food
Dry Mucosa of mouth, nose, and eyes. depression, fatigue, insomnia, suicidal idealation.
Increase in LFTS, CPK, bone abnormalities, muscle stiffness headaches, tinnitus, Stevens Johnsons, Abnormal woundhealing, peeling of palms
Pregnancy Category X
Isotretinoin is ______ ______ _, Teratogenic effects. ALL patients providers, wholesalers and dispensing pharmacies must have an iPledge account. Use in caution with patients that have a history of psychiatric disorder
SAFTEY and EFFICACY not established in kids under 12. INTERACTS WITH TETRACYCLINE, ETOH, and CONTRACEPTIVES
OC (oral contraceptives)
ANTIANDROGEN effect leads to a decrease in sebum production. (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol). Used as ALT therappy for moderate acne in women. Breast Tenderness, NV, Edema
Type I reaction, IgE antibody, 15-30 minute response time. Weal and flare. Basophils, eosinophils.
Type II Cytotoxic
Type __ C_____, IGG and IGM response time of minutes and hours. Lysis and necrosis. Antibody complement. Fealis, Goodpastuers nephritis
Type III
IgG, IgM. Response time is 3-8 hours. Erythema, edema, necrosis. Complement and neutrophils are activated. SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMIA
Type IV or ______ hypersensitivity. No Ab, 48-72 hours. Erythema, induration. Monocytes, lymphocytes. Tuberculin test and POISON IVY
Hydration, Distribution and concentration of peripheral blood vessels effect the ? of sun-induced skin disorders
Herpes Activation, Carcinogenicity, Solar Keratoses, Sunburn, Tanning, Photoaging, Pigmentary Changes
200 nm, Carcinogenicity, Sunburn, Phototoxicity, Photallergy, Drug INDUCED photosensitivity
UV index
Rates the amount of skin-damaging UVR reaching the Earths surface at any instant in time. Higher the rating the HIGHER the UV rays
UV index
? values in the US are typically give for 12 noon (but ? changes throughout the day).
Tanning Booths
96& UVA and 4% UVB (different from natural sunlight). Even 1% of UVB emission can cause a significant increase in the incidence of skin cancer
Cloud Cover
? ? filters very little UVR contrary to popular belief, wear sunglasses 70-90% of UV rays still penetrate
Wet Clothes allows the transmission of about ? % of UVR. Water allows 95% of UV rays to penetrate
Skin Cancer
Accounts for 50 percent of all malignancies. Chronic, unprotected sun exposure accounts for about 80 percent of ? commonly effect head, face, neck, and back of hands.
Skin Cancer
is 99% curable with early detection and treatment. Mortality rate of malignant melanoma is as high as 20-30%
BCC (Basal Cell Carcinoma)
Aggressive, invasive disorder of epidermis/dermis. Damage to skin and underlying tissue. Rarely metastasize
Most develop from "normal skin". About 30 percent arise from existing nevi (freckles). Grow horizontally and then grows vertically into deeper tissue
Long, protection
when evaluating possible skin damage, it is very important to assess how ? someone can remain in the sun WITHOUT p____ before they start to burn
SPF (Sun Protectant Factor)
is defined as the ration of UVB protection calculated by comparing the amount of time needed to produce minimal skin reddening with sunscreen to the time required to produce the same degree of reddening without sun screen
Maximum of SPF ? was to be the highest for protection, only small gain in protection but could add problems of possible local and systemic effects
The ability of sunscreen to remain on during prolonged exercising, sweating, and swimming. Generally speaking, cream-based (water-in oil) vehicles appear more resistant to removal by water than alcohol bases and will reduce desquamation of skin
40, 80
Water resistant retains SPF for about ? minutes while VERY water resistant retains SPF for about ? minutes
Regular use of SPF ? at 6 months to 18 years can reduce the incidence of skin cancer over a lifetime by as much as 78%
6 months
Use of SPF sunscreen is NOT recommended in children less than ? months. They cannot move themselves out of the sun where they are uncomfortable or communicate when they want to get out of the sun
Dermal Melanin
___ ______ content of children is very low, so their protection from UV radiation is FAR less of that than adults
Most babies cannot ? to reduce body heat, increasing their risk of heat collapse and exhaustion. Metabolic and excretory systems not fully developed
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
A rare genetic disorder in which people cannot go out into the sun. DO NOT recommend SPF to these patients (X________ma P______osum)
PABA (Aminobenzoic acid)
Only blocks UVB. Absorbs and blocks the transmission of UVB to the dermis P____
Benzophenones (dioxy, oxy, suliso, -benzene)
Absorbs and blocks BOTH UVA and UVB rays and prevents the transmission of them to the epidermis (B________)
Cinnamates (cinoxate, octinoxate, octocrylene)
ABSORBS AND BLOCKS UVA, UVB and UVC rays, Prevents the transmission to the epidermis
Absorbs and Blocks UVA and UVB rays and prevents the transmission to the epidermis (Ec____sule)
weak sunscreens must be used in high concentrations to be effective. They do not adhere to the skin well and are easily removed by perspiration and swimming
In regards to sunscreen, apply liberally as indicated on the bottle about ___-___ minutes before sun exposure
1 oz
Apply about 4.5 teaspoons of sun protectant lotion on the body for adequate protection or ___
Do not adhere well to the skin, must rely on the vehicle in a given formulation for their substantivity
Anthelios SX
ecamusle, avobenzone, ocoorylene; prevention of sunburn and for protection against UVB and UVA rays. It has a SPF of 15. SE include eczema, acne, abnormal reddness, itching, skin discomfort, and sunburn
Physical Sunscreens
Apply to overly exposed area of nose, top of ears, forehead, etc. Discolor clothes and may occlude the skin to produce Miliaria (prickly heat) and foliculitis
Treatment Goals of ? and relieve the pain associated with the burn. Provide Physical protection (if deemed necessary). Provide a favorable environment for healing that minimizes the change of infection/scarring (Aloe, CB, Petrolateum)
Primary Care
Sunburns that require a ? or emergency room visit include Repeated sunburns or continued exposure when sunburn initially present.
Primary Care
Severe Sunburn with other systemic systems (fever, chills, weakness, and shock). These require ? referral
These types of burns require primary care, large area sunburned with severe ? in all areas
Oral Analgesics
Given to reduce pain (PG inhibitors, decrease erythema/edema). Most useful in the first 24 hours. GI distress, vom, diarrhea (GI Bleed)
Oral Analgesics
Relative ACEi, Beta-Blockers. Precautions/warning; avoid ASA in children (Reye's syndrome), renal disease PUD, asthma, CHF, cirrhosis.
Cold Compress
Cool immersion, decreases cutaneous vasodilation, has been shown to decrease area of redness/edema
Skin Protectants
Cocoa Butter, Petroleum, allantoin. Protect the burn from mechanical irritation causes by friction/rubbing. Prevent drying of the stratum corneum. Provide symptomatic relief. Apply PRN
Vitamin E/Aloe Vera
The ability for these agents to aid in the healing of minor burns/sunburns has NOT been substantiated (not FDA approved as healing aids). Controversy about efficacy between fresh aloe vera and commercial preparations
Topical Anesthetics
Benzocaine and Lidocaine. Relieve Pain by inhibiting the transmission of pain signals from pain receptors. Use with caution when skin is NOT intact (should use Lower concentration) TID-QID ONLY
Topical Anesthetics
Do not use more than TID-QID. ADR; hypersensitivity reactions and few systemic toxicities


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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Easter and anzac trading
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
brutal new goods
this new on guard chrome will make you shit your pants..... look at it, its like that guy outta terminator 2 only hes in a marker and might stab you through your eye - this is the best chrome we have ever seen - 3 out 4 staff pick this as "the shit".....glove up tho, this is potent taint
by the way smells like the child of a dupont factory and superglue
by the way smells like the child of a dupont factory and superglue
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
this show is balls to the wall goods from ol' to neu - even some pieces from the man kieth and our idea of Buddha - lenny aka futura (we love this guy) but all round an effin blistering cast for a show
makes me wanna clean out the till and make a run for it (big daddy has friends at customs that would work my bung hole tho)
pinched most of the pics from hypebeast as the gallery site itself HAS NOTHING! but have a peruse there is a recap here
makes me wanna clean out the till and make a run for it (big daddy has friends at customs that would work my bung hole tho)
pinched most of the pics from hypebeast as the gallery site itself HAS NOTHING! but have a peruse there is a recap here
Monday, April 18, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
a week after week get the mtn stock in- this comes out - "leading industry followers" bake your noodle
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
you ever gone to work with a hangover
so the moral is go to work on LSD - giant productions, promoting an open discourse on messed up shit
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
things we want 2011
about a year ago we chalked up the pimp ass ping pong table, this year its a floating bumper boat with a built in BBQ http://motothority.com/products.html what the eff' 10 people strong (well, 10 6 of us fat asses)
look the ladies LOVE THIS SHIT!
look the ladies LOVE THIS SHIT!
Monday, April 11, 2011
loving the pushie
when was the last time you cut a red, bounced a traffic island and bumped a curb and felt like hot shit on your pushie? well, this is for you
Friday, April 8, 2011
the weekends
13th witness did the futura videos that we love so dear but heres the latest offering
a good un
Chronic Illness from 13thWitness™ on Vimeo.
a good un
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
croft vid
y'remember a while back where we done nicked some picks from some blogs about the croft, well lak' put a video p and has siiiiick shots fo the wall over on their blog check it (oh and we nicked this vid)
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
holy shit listen to alva
when i was a wee grommie alva was the shit, opinionated as hell he could spit what ever argument about what ever subject, when the boys would hand around dog eared messed up copies of big brother mag (showing some age here) he would be spouting something kicking assina pool somewhere (creator of frontside airs) but listen to this zen bastard now! way to be chill alva!
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Fiola Foley currently lives and works in Zurich where she enjoys an active and fulfilling lifestyle, competing in various sporting disciplines throughout the year.
A multi-sporter with an affinity for going upwards on foot, ski or bike, this summer she will compete in the Alpinathlon in Silvaplana and the Inferno Triathlon Mürren. Both events boast over 5,000mtrs of altitude gain in the course of a day!
Fiola's list of sporting achievements is extensive. For a full list see here.
Fiola lives for the outdoor lifestyle and embraces the spirit of adventure. Mountain Focus is proud to have Fiola on the team!


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Coaches are essential for teaching and developing players at every level of football. Football is changing. Players are quicker, stronger and more creative. Teams work harder, cover more distance and face more challenges than ever before. As the game gets quicker, the role of the coach can never be underestimated.
The FA's education arm FA Learning has a comprehensive approach to training coaches from grassroots to elite level. There is a coaching pathway which maps the journey from a new coach undertaking his or her first training course right through to taking the top qualifications needed to manage an international side.
In today's ever evolving game, it is essential that coaches at all levels of the game keep up to speed with new coaching techniques and advice. The FA has launched its first ever coach licensing scheme: The FA Licensed Coaches' Club. The scheme aims to raise standards in coaching across the game by ensuring that coaches keep their training and qualifications up to date. The FA Licensed Coaches' Club forms a key part of The FA's Youth Development Review and Coaching Strategy.
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Poster #6 Creatine Monohydrate: Daily Blood Pressure Monitoring During the Loading Phase of Supplementation Emily J.L. Asuncion, Michael S. Boyd, Natalie A. Exsted, Sawyer A. Hildebrant, Ryan R. Reidt, Ashley M. Rundle, and Paul T. Verschaetse Faculty Mentor: Gary M. Kastello Creatine monohydrate (CrM) is considered a safe nutritional supplement. The loading phase of CrM supplementation is associated with shifts in total body water and plasma volume that may affect blood pressure. However, few studies have measured blood pressure during the loading phase of CrM supplementation. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine if CrM supplementation in normotensive college-aged males induces a daily blood pressure increase during the supplementation-loading phase. METHODS: Participants' blood pressure, shoulder extension active range of motion (AROM), arm girth, arm volume, plasma volume, blood volume, hematocrit, and hemoglobin were measured daily for five days of supplementation (4x5gxd-1x5d) of either CrM (n=12) or placebo (P; n=12). RESULTS: The CrM group did not experience significant changes in systolic blood pressure (mmHg) (CrM 126.67±1.94Day5; P 125.50±2.61Day5) or diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) (CrM 83.83±2.19Day5; P 82.33±2.07Day5) compared to P. A significant T x Tx interaction (p=0.001) and Tx effect (p=0.03) support decreased AROM (cm) in the CrM group compared to P (CrM 38.3±2.19Day 1, CrM 34.0±2.01Day5; P 41.02±2.49 Day1, P 43.2±2.47 Day5). An increase in arm volume (ml) in the CrM group (CrM 2443±99.44Day1, CrM 2470±92.21Day5) vs. the P group (P 2372±74.44Day1, P 2374±74.61Day5; p=0.026) was observed. An increase in plasma volume (%Δ from baseline) (p=0.014) (CrM 1.48±2.60Day2, CrM 6.03±4.03Day5; P 3.25±2.74Day2, P 5.05±2.91Day5) and a decrease in hematocrit (%) (p=0.026) (CrM 0.47±0.01Day1, 0.45±0.01Day5; P 0.46±0.01Day1, 0.45±0.01Day5) were observed. CONCLUSION: Findings suggest CrM supplementation in the loading phase does not affect blood pressure in normotensive college-aged males, and in regards to blood pressure is considered safe in this population. CrM reduces shoulder extension AROM presumably due to increased tissue volume secondary to fluid shifts. |


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Whose encoder are you using?
Hey guys, I just got the new G320X servo drive in the mail to replace the one I accidentally blew( thanks Mariss) I was not having any problems with my wiring or setup before just a hard crash and now I installed the new G320X and I cannot get it to work. I tried to run the X axis servo with the Y axis controls and it works fine so no problem with the motor or encoder. I hooked up the new G320X and set the dip switches to what I thought would work for my system. mostly default except for the ten siwtch. I set it for no delay.
I could not get the drive out of fault until I played with the motor a bit and when I moved the shaft the light went out allowing me to proceed to the next steps in the manual. Everything worked as shown until I got to step 6. Hooking up the motor. Once I hook up the motor I turn it on and back in fault. I tried to swap the motor outputs pos for neg and still no dice. I am using the US digital encoders and when I turn the power on in step 6 and I move the shaft by hand the motor kinda jumps but the drive stays in fault? I also noticed that I never really got the amber lights to work too much when I performed the Encoder test. It sure is nice to be able to test everything with this new drive and I am also glad for the safeties it has but I am kinda not having much luck with it right now. Any ideas guys? peace
Whose encoder are you using?
as I said in the post I am using US digital encoders. I know over the phone with you I got advice for another one from digikey and I plan on getting those units soon but for now the money is just tight. Machine is working perfectly with the G320s just not the G320x? I am sure I am doing something wrong but not sure what...peace
You are doing nothing wrong. The USDigital encoder has difficulty outputting 5VDC because it has only 40 microamps of drive current for a logic '1'. The G320 has 1K pull-up resistors to +5VDC to help it out. The G320X has encoder fail detect so it can't "help out" the encoder. You can either:
1) Put pull-up resistors from CHA and CHB to ENC +5VDC, use that encoder and lose the encoder fail detect.
2) Change encoders or buy the USDigital cable driver and keep the encoder fail detect feature.
i have the same US encoder i got it to work with pull up res but whats the other encoder are you talking about ? i would like to look at it
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If I forget problems with G230X now I using G340 and I'm happy with them
Only problem I have with them that I don't know how to connect all err so if one axes go to err all axes stop
with drivers I use before I just connect them together and everything is ok but Gecko don't work like this
Maybe this is explained somewhere but I don't know where so please if anybody can give me direction
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This would be a good note to add to your docs, Mariss. Lots of US Digital floating around since they're cheap. I would've hit the same problem if I upgraded.
I productively added the bypass cap to my HEDS encoders per your suggestion and that definitely cleaned up some problems I was experiencing. I tried to get the manufacturer (homeshopcnc) to add a note on his units or better add the bypass cap to the units he sells, but no dice.
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We have had that information on our website since Aug 2009. Please go to www.geckodrive.com, click "Support", then click "Application Notes and Manuals" and from the list click "HEDS encoder modifications". Or, here's the direct link:
Putting this in the G320X manual presents problems. We cannot single USDigital out as having incompatibility issues when it's used with the G320X. It wouldn't be fair to them because there are plenty of other open collector or quasi-open collector encoders out there like the USDigital E5S series encoders. This application note covers those issues and shows the corrections necessary to make the encoder compatible.
Rant: My gripe is this information was made available when the G320X was released. Application Notes are the first place I go if I'm having problems with a vendor's product like a MOSFET or an integrated circuit and I assumed most people would do the same. I think a mangled aphorism that applies here is "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him think.":-)
Mariss, there I have to disagree on your rant.
The customer is always right, and never to be berated as a horse or otherwise. They generally don't think that's cute or funny, particularly if they're in the middle of having a problem.
It's up to the vendor to figure out how to get them the information, or face the consequences if they don't find it of either higher support costs or worse having them complain. If one person has a problem, others will too.
In particular, when one of the most commonly used encoders has a problem with your new pride and joy, you have to work way too hard to reflect that problem back on the encoder and not have it reflect on your drive. Even if you're right, you're wrong, if you know what I mean.
It ain't fair, but business often isn't. FWIW, I am in the Customer Service software business.
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I appreciate that. The horse thing; it's my favorite mangled saying right now and I thought I would share it. That's all.
It's up to the vendor to provide all information. It's up to the user to find from what's provided to get what he needs. We are back to dehydrated equine cognition again.
Bob thanks you again for help with Geckos err signals
Problem with G320x can be solved with just one line in manual:
"G320X work perfectly with this encoders: .......
If you using any others you have to visit this page ........"
After this horses go to the water alone
Last month I paid more then 1000 USD to Gecko drive .Is this make me a horse ?
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please dot get me wrong but people who building machines a 90 % mechanical and they now how connect a wires following a schematic and that's all
They don't need to know about process happening in drivers to be good machine builders and if they using your drivers you suppose to make this es simple es possible to them
Also there people who use Gecko and don't speak English so connection description on manual is not enough
Like Mr. Duncan from CNC4PC in description of his Master control board sad:
"No more guessing. You can SEE
all your signals. Save valuable
time and brainpower for CNCing."
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New Book By New York Dickensian John Kaminski
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alternative high school. It is, as one reviewer wrote, "funny,
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urban school . . . and instructive to anyone who hasn't." The book
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program for students in Jersey City, New Jersey, titled the Twilight
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experiences with students and staff. "It started off to be
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[–]wyattcheng[S] 50 points51 points52 points 1 year ago
it depends on what skill you're using and how many targets you're hitting. Life On Hit uses our proc coefficients and I've seen people measure out all the proc coefficients (nice work btw!).
Proc coefficients, btw, are used for a lot of the On Hit Effects. For example if you ever see "X has a chance to Y on critical hit" - it's using the exact same proc coefficients as life on hit. For example, the Wizard skill Critical Mass that reduces cooldowns by 1 second. People test this and say "Oh wait, it only works with single target skills". That's not actually true. Single targets kills generally have a proc scalar of 1. Skills that hit 6x as fast (like rapid fire) have a reduced proc scalar to normalize out the proc effects. Frenzy has a 0.75 proc scalar, which affects the life on hit, but if it were a Wizard skill would also have a 75% chance to trigger Critical Mass on crits.
So - back to your question. Life on hit is proc scalared down for certain skills, whereas Life Steal is not affected by the proc scalar at all. So if you Seismic Slam or Whirlwind a large number of targets, it will surpass Life On hit faster than for Frenzy. Of course on single targets Life on Hit will generally always be better. In terms of where the breakpoint is, I think what you'd want to look at is breakpoints for various DPS levels for different skills for different numbers of expected targets.
[–]Liquid5n0wLiquid5n0w#1892 7 points8 points9 points 1 year ago
Can someone link these proc coefficients?
[–]theASDF 17 points18 points19 points 1 year ago
for barbs: http://i.imgur.com/57kGJ.png
[–]kurtgustavwilckens 6 points7 points8 points 1 year ago
Where can we find this for monks?
[–]TheLanimal 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago
[–]Darchseraph 9 points10 points11 points 1 year ago
No offense, but how does this information not come standard with a manual or something? Almost every online game I've played that is heavily stat based gives you a pretty good idea of what stuff does.
As it is, "Advanced Tooltips" is really really skimpy for people who actually care what % "A chance to do X" means.
[–]Quazifuji 5 points6 points7 points 1 year ago
Well, that explains why the "chance on crit" runes don't give an exact % chance. I feel like it would be nice if the tooltip would explain this (something like "the exact chance depends on the ability and is usually larger for abilities with smaller area of effect" so that people understand what's going on).
[–]theASDF 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago
thanks for the thorough explanation
[–]ChickenMcTesticles 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago
But no where in the game is any of this explained?
[–]Zaph0d42 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago
This information DESPERATELY needs to be available and transparent to players. This is all extremely hidden and obfuscated at the moment, and we're having to do black-box testing to figure it all out. Honestly, the UI should tell us these things. "Advanced Tooltips" should tell us about proc scalars, and without advanced tooltips on you should get all the information you get now with it on. Seriously, this game without advanced tooltips is a joke "this move damages people with fire" really!?
There's a ton of hidden information. If you can't put it in the game UI, where it reallys should be, it'd be great to put a guide out on diablo3.com detailing all of this for players.
Do you really expect us to reverse-engineer this information the hard way?
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I'm not sure why attack speeds are even in the game when every effort has been made to make the slow vs. fast choice meaningless.
[–]alexanderwales 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago
Attack speeds are vital to take into consideration for hatred/spirit/fury generating effects.
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BLM Seeks Public Comment on ATV Event in Eastern Utah |
Moab, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Canyon Country District Office invites the public to review and comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing the potential impacts of issuing a one-year Special Recreation Permit (SRP) for an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safari in San Juan County. The EA analyzes a proposal by the City of Monticello, Utah, to host and conduct guided ATV tours on 15 designated routes in areas throughout the Moab and Monticello Field Offices. No cross-country travel would be allowed and the proposed event routes are already designated in the travel management plans for the Moab and Monticello Field Offices. Four routes are located in the Moab Field Office, and 11 routes are located in the Monticello Field Office. The event would provide guided tours for ATVs, Utility Task Vehicles and motorcycles over a three-day period in September. Guides would provide orientation sessions on safety, trail terrain, riding tips, and the Tread Lightly Leave No Trace program. The EA is available for public review and comment on the Environmental Notification Bulletin Board (ENBB) at: https://www.blm.gov/ut/enbb/index.php; search for project name "ATV Safari." Written comments will be accepted by letter or email until September 9, 2013. Please note that the most useful comments are those that contain new technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action. Comments should be as specific as possible. Comments which contain only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response, but may be considered in the BLM decision-making process. Please reference "2013 ATV Safari" when submitting comments. Written comments may be mailed or emailed using the following: Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office Attn: Recreation Program P.O. Box 7 Monticello, UT 84535 Email Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, please be aware that your entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask in your comment to withhold personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. The BLM will not consider anonymous comments. All submissions from organizations and businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be available for public inspection in their entirety. For further information contact Don Hoffheins at (435)587-1500. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours. Follow us on Twitter @BLMUtah
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012 5:42pm by London Newsdesk
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