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Posts: 793
Loma Linda, California, US
I was an early adapter with E-P1, G1, GF1 and GH1 but now that I have the D600, I am smitten with FX.
Is there any reason to hang on to Oly-Pan?
The D7000 also hangs in the balance, which would be more practical as a backup since it is the same lens mount.
Dec 05 12 05:27 am Link
Posts: 431
Shakopee, Minnesota, US
Micro 4/3rds would make for great travel cameras if you want to travel light and still get decent image quality (depending on your lens collection). Your cameras are older generation ones, and if it doesn't bother you to keep using them, I say why not? In an extreme pinch, if your D600/D7000 fails during a shoot, you still have backups I just got lured into micro 4/3rds early this year, now have an Oly OMD-EM5 with the Sony sensor--it is significantly better in image quality to early generation sensors of micro 4/3rds. I have so much fun with it bringing it everywhere, I shoot with it more than with my Canon DSLR setup.
Dec 05 12 06:09 am Link
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Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, US
Photo Samurai wrote:
I was an early adopter of the 4/3 format with the e1 shooting side by side with Canon MkII 1d and 1ds. I really like the Oly bodies. They were very tight, the menus were intuitive and it felt good in my hand. And their pro level lenses, particularly the 35-100 and 14-35 were optically a superior product. It was nice to have both formats, although a bit expensive to run two systems. I continued to run both systems side by side until the news of Oly's debacle with the laundering funds came out. At that point, I felt there was too much uncertainty of their direction and I didn't want to risk further investment with them. I've heard great things about the OMD and I'm certain it's a great body. Hopefully Oly will be able to continue to produce the solid bodies and lenses they always have.
Dec 05 12 07:46 am Link
Amos Chapple shoots with micro four thirds for Italian Vanity Fair. The pixel peeping photo editors still love his work. There are some early adopter pros using top of the line MFT for fashion, product, wedding and other professional shoots. It all depends on what you are doing. For most uses the MFT format regarding resolution, dynamic range and depth of field is fine.
http://www.wirefresh.com/is-micro-four- … er-is-yes/
Also Giulio Sciorio is a big advocate of MFT for his full time professional business. The following is a must read for pros regarding MFT and their clients.
http://www.smallcamerabigpicture.com/ho … vironment/
Advantages are the camera is less obtrusive and newer models are very quiet. Easier to shoot candid or stealth. For some rugged outdoor photography, it is easier carrying a smaller body and lenses. I can carry a Panny 35-100 f2.8 plus 3 or 4 other lenses and have less weight and volume than carrying a single equivalent Canon 70-200 f2.8. This is the biggest development. MFT sensors and bodies have been good but initially the professional quality of glass was lacking. However as the pro-MFT market, especially in video, has grown exponentially, there are many pro-level MFT lenses on and coming onto thew market.
In the future as electronic viewfinder technology improves, SLR's will be a thing of the past. The mirror will not be needed and optics are improved by removing it. However it would probably be replaced by full frame mirrorless.
The biggest advantage is that the GH2 and the GH3 are superior cameras for video. They have some advantage over Canon. As new technology and media changes the business there is more demand for photographers who can deliver both stills and multimedia. MFT hybrids are a great solution for multimedia assignments.
Last view Will Crockett's video forum with a panel of pros who use both DSLRs and MFT for assignments or exclusively MFT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj-QLmy7 … Nw&index=7
Dec 09 12 02:16 pm Link
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
gl-amour wrote:
With a cheap $15 full metal adapter, you could use ALL your Nikon lenses on the Oly.
Dec 09 12 03:57 pm Link
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HAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania, US
gl-amour wrote:
Size... Sometimes smaller and quieter is better.
Dec 10 12 06:49 am Link
I also like using legacy lenses on my GH2. Without the mirror box you can use practically any lens on your camera. There are many great rangefinder lenses at a good price. Some of the Canon RF glass from the 60's was as good as if not optically a bit better than the Leica's of that time though they are mechanically more primitive. My favorite portrait lens is a Canon RF 85 1.8. It's a 170mm equivalent on full frame. Perfect for head and shoulders.
If you have the budget Leica M glass works on MFT. The new Zeiss M mounts are also great.
I will be expanding my gear to include a larger format body but I will keep my MFT.
Dec 10 12 09:35 am Link
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Glens Falls, New York, US
I'm an NEX user, but I use my Sony for EVERYTHING that isn't sports or weddings. If you're going to use Olympus/Panny glass, then the only real advantage over a D7000 is size; otherwise the D7000 is a better camera in just about every way.
On the other hand, if you don't mind manual focus, then you can adapt lenses to the mirrorless cameras that are either much cheaper than their AF versions, or just plain better, or occasionally both. I have a several German lenses for my NEX. Good luck making that happen on a traditional SLR without shelling out the cost of a good used car.
Dec 10 12 08:08 pm Link
Zack Zoll wrote:
Is the d7000 really clearly better. The dpreview comparison tool seems to show the om-d as fairly evenly matched. Only one review sure I know but they do this all day every day for s living.....
Zack Zoll wrote:
Is the d7000 really clearly better. The dpreview comparison tool seems to show the om-d as fairly evenly matched. Only one review sure I know but they do this all day every day for s living.....
Posts: 793
Loma Linda, California, US
Although I am impressed with current MFT offerings, the D7000 obsoleted the first generation Olympus and Panasonic.
Dec 10 12 08:54 pm Link
gl-amour wrote:
Agreed. I have an epl1. Great camera, shoot with it all the time, clearly not as good as a medium level dslr in many ways; however it kicks ass for portability.
Dec 10 12 09:10 pm Link
Zack Zoll wrote:
The IQ difference between top of the line MFT's and the D7000 is negligible in pixel peeping tests and nothing in real world shooting. To be fair The D7000 is Nikon's flagship DX format camera. You can't compare it to an EP-1 or even a GF-1. When compared to the 2 year old flagship GH2, the D7000 was evenly matched on still images when using comparable quality glass. The video of the GH2 is superior to the video optimized D7000. The current flagship MFT bodies., Oly OMD-5 and the Panny GH3, blow both Nikon and Canon's mirrorless systems out of the water and hold their own against Nikon's DX bodies.
Dec 10 12 11:59 pm Link
Posts: 12118
Baltimore, Maryland, US
Ive followed the m43 platform since launch, but never bought in. I like Panny's UI, and ive been very happy with my lx3/5. For me, the m43 cameras always came up short in image quality and lens selection. Even now they have few fast primes.
I recently picked up a Nikon V1 setup, figured id try it, and B&H's fire-sale pricing made it too tempting to pass up. (You can now get the V1 with 10-30 lens for $299). Im impressed with the system. Focus is DSLR fast. Images have a quality to them that is very film-like. I also got the adapter to use F-mount glass, and im enjoying that too.
The V1 is now my travel/location scouting camera.
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They add that a public meeting held by the Cornwall Council Strategic Planning Committee on Tuesday May 13 concerns at the meeting included the negative effect on house prices, tourism, traffic congestion and the "environmental cost of filling this greenfield site with concrete and steel".
"We object to this proposal primarily on grounds of the acute landscape and visual impact," said CPRE Cornwall spokesman, Orlando Kimber.
"This is clearly an industrial development in a rural area."
"We're grateful to those Cornwall councillors who have underlined their support of democratic process by their attendance at this public meeting. We understand that as a county, we've already met our statutory commitment to renewables. We therefore ask the Council to call for a moratorium on all on-shore wind turbines; to review their energy policy in the light of rapid developments over the past five years; and to communicate better with the public rather than make decisions "behind closed doors."
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Metro forecast – Source: Twin Cities NWS
2″ to 4″ slushy snowfall totals from Sioux Falls to north central Minnesota Thursday
Melting on contact in many spots due to warm ground
Light snow on grassy Whiteside Park in Ely Thursday PM
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.50″ to 1″+ rainfall totals from metro east – forecast models did a great job with this event (click map for bigger image)
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Friday: Sandy churns northward through the Bahamas and parelells Florida's East Coast.
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The spaghetti models are fairly tightly clustered on Sandy's short term track.
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Another factor that may throw a wild card into Sandy's intensity is the transition to "extra tropical" status as Sandy moves north. As Sandy interacts with the northern jet stream, additional energy may be transferred into the storm.
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The grouping of model forecast tracks for Sandy tightened considerably Thursday. The likelihood of a U.S. landfall somewhere between Delaware and Boston increased considerably, probably up to at least 65%, if not higher.
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We're still on track, and the odds are growing that a "hybrid" Hurricane Sandy may morph into a monster storm that will slam the east Coast next Monday or Tuesday.
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PARALYMPIC fever has changed Ellie May Challis's life.
Ellie, eight, from Clacton, lost both her legs to meningitis aged 16 months and walks on blades identical to the ones used by Paralympian Oscar Pistorius.
Her dad, Paul Challis, says the public's perception of Ellie has altered, thanks to London 2012.
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The "Sun Ra Arkestra" appear live in East Berlin, Germany on October 29, 1983.
Sun Ra, piano & keyboard
Lester Bowie, trumpet & vocals
Don Cherry, trumpet
Marshall Allen, alto sax
John Gilmore, tenor sax
Archie Shepp, tenor sax & vocals
Pat Patrick, baritone sax
Richard Davis, bass
Don Moye, percussion
Philly Joe Jones, drums
Clifford Jarvis, drums
In the Fall of 1979 Sun Ra's assembly began performing at the Squat Theatre on New York's 23rd St.
He transformed the advent guard establishment into a big band "space" filled with sexy dancing girls dressed as the planet Jupiter, and Ra in the mist of it all conducted while playing three synthesizers.
A disciplined musical director Sun Ra drank only club soda and would tor extensively with his "Arkestra" throughout the 1980s.
Sun Ra became an important jazz figure in Philadelphia, making regular radio appearances on WXPN and speaking at an occasional lecture.
Since Ra's death in 1993 his "Arkestra" continued to record and perform under the leadership of John Gilmore for two years until his own death in 1995.
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Tim Tebow? That is what the offseason in Green Bay has come down to. Speculation that the Packers should give Tim Tebow a look either through trade or free agency if he is cut. Tebow would be brought in as a backup to Aaron Rodgers and compete with Graham Harrell for the second string spot.
Whether this move would be good, bad or whatever is not the point. The point is that Packers fans need to accept the quiet and eerie feeling that the team doesn't even exist when free agency begins and huge contracts are being thrown around wildly (much like Tebow's passes).
A visit by center Jeff Saturday, speculation of a move to get Tim Tebow and the latest, the re-signing of Jarrett Bush to a new, three-year contract.
The reaction of many fans is that Ted Thompson isn't doing his job properly and that the Packers are letting their Super Bowl window run out. This team needs a better defense, that's no secret. There needs to be an improved pass rush and new blood is certain to be brought in.
The Packers are a team that is set to compete once August comes around and quickly turns into September and the start of the 2012-2013 season. The core that remains is likely to not only compete next season, but for seasons ahead. Because of this, fans need to remember that it's not exactly do-or-die for the Packers and there is no point in breaking the bank and going into cap-hell, just to get that much better this year.
It shouldn't be a surprise that the Packers have been so quiet this off-season as it has been the M.O. since Ted Thompson took over. This is a team that has built through the draft and undrafted free agents. That's not going to change.
That doesn't mean Ted Thompson isn't doing his job and completing shut down business in Green Bay. Besides attempting to re-sign Green Bay's own, Thompson is surely doing his due diligence, calling free agents, but finding no value and that's the key. For Thompson, building his team is all about finding value.
Thompson has found value in the contract of Jordy Nelson, many undrafted free agents like Tramon Williams and even Aaron Rodgers with the 24th pick in the 2005 draft.
In doing so, Thompson already has this Packers team in position to compete next season and beyond.
It's frustrating now, while it appears that teams are doing everything they can to get better and the Packers are standing pat, but in a months time when the draft rolls around, it's Thompson's time to shine.
The Packers' pass rush, or lack thereof, did have a negative impact on the football team and allowed the New York Giants to march into Lambeau and make it their playground, but that personnel grouping also won 15 other games. The Packers are much better off than most teams in the league right now, despite other teams' signings of Player X or Player Y for millions and millions of guaranteed dollars.
As frustrating as it is, this process brought Packers fans a Super Bowl and a 15-1 regular season. There's no reason that the Packers shouldn't be hosting another playoff game at Lambeau next season (let's just hope they win that).
As many Packers fans say, In Ted We Trust.
This doesn't mean blindly agreeing with every move that Thompson makes. He is just like any other member of the franchise, whether coach or player that is capable of making mistakes. While Rodgers may throw a random, idiotic interception straight into the chest of Brian Urlacher, he's still the best at what he does. McCarthy may call an onside kick that backfires; he's still a great coach.
The Packers will be competitive next season and one of the main reasons is because of this frustrating process of free agency. It's frustrating to no end now, but it's definitely made up for it during football season the last two years outside of one January 15th playoff game. When football season starts, it'll make up for this period of "inactivity".
Michael is a sports writer currently attending Seattle University. You can follow Michael on Twitter .


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25 years and still waiting for development of Steam Plant
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Under the rain clouds today, next to the Maumee River sits the old Toledo Edison Steam Plant where it has sat unused and empty since 1985, but in 2005, then Mayor Jack Ford made a controversial move basically giving the property to Toledo developer David Ball and his business partner Jimmy Jackson.
With big plans for Ball and Jackson to renovate the space into luxury condos, all eyes were on them, but still the building sat.
Since then the property has seen two other mayors, Carty Finkbeiner who filed a law suit against Ball for not following through with development plans and then current Mayor Mike Bell who in January of 2010 pulled the city out of that lawsuit.
Toledo City Councilman D. Michael Collins says he had a conversation with Ball in June where Ball said he would be open to the possibility of giving the property back to the city.
If he could get what capital outlay they had placed on the property back, he would then walk away from it and return it back to the city of Toledo, said Collins.
Ball admits to the conversation with Collins, but adds the talks never fully developed.
He says intends to keep the property and start development when he feels the housing market is more stable.
"We are committed to this project. We continue to work on it on a daily basis and we are going to get it right when the timing is right, said Ball
And so the old Edison Steam Plant still sits, full of potential, but surrounded by weeds.


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The Iraqi Parliament has passed a bill freezing the property and bank accounts of Jews deprived of their Iraqi nationality, according to reports from Baghdad published here today. A number of Jews have surrendered their Iraqi nationality at their own request in accordance with a law passed last March, authorizing Jews to leave the country if they wished.
Under the new bill, a foreign property commission would take charge of the property of the 100,000 Jews who, up to Friday, had lost their Iraqi nationality at their own request. Some 30,000 of these Jews have already left for Israel, while the remaining 70,000 are awaiting an airlift to the Jewish state. Twenty-five thousand Jews are remaining at Iraqi nationals.


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Clarens - A breeze ripples through the optimistic pinks and the steadfast whites of the cosmos flowers. Deep, beyond olive, greens mark the spires of conifers while the turning leaves of the poplar trees are golden sparklers against the red sandstone cliffs in the background.
A splash of yellow at the side of the khaki road denotes a field of sunflowers. Swirling streaks of white mare's tail clouds splash the deep blue of the sky.
It's an Impressionist moment.
I could be Vincent van Gogh, leaning my bicycle against the barbed wire fence, sitting in the sere grass, unwrapping my block of cheese and baguette from my red-and-white checked napkin.
But, it's 2014 and there is a Ford Kuga SUV parked at the side of the road (its metallic olive green blending sweetly with the farmland scenery)... and from the boot, we take Emmentaler cheese, garlic-doused brinjal, some spicy biltong, cracker biscuits, and home-made ciabatta bread.
We feast. On the food. And on the space, the peace and the colours. In this, the eastern part of the Free State, at this time of year, the colours come out to celebrate.
In the town of Clarens, nestled between the Rooiberge and the Maluti mountains close to the border with Lesotho, the trees are just starting their spectacular display. When the greens of summer yield slowly to the reds, purples, yellows, ochres and golds of autumn. After which, the stark harshness of winter stills, temporarily, the hedonistic shows.
Not to be outdone, the mountains and valleys have their own theatrics with which to impress jaded visitors from the city smoke.
With a glass of wine, I stand on the balcony of our unit at Ashbrook Country Lodge in Clarens, looking east, away from the sunset, which is blocked by the hills behind us.
A three-quarter moon emerges in the sky as the light fades. In the distance, the Malutis shed their greys and browns in favour of a muted pink, which bleeds into the reflected purple of the faraway sunset. And there is an amazing line where the deepening blues of the night tussle briefly with the orange remains of the day before they triumph.
The colours remind us why we love this corner of South Africa and make us ask again: why don't we do this more often?
It's been five years since we stayed in Clarens and, as I swing in to the town, off the R712 from Bethlehem, I hear the words of Vanessa Knowles (owner of Ashbrook) in my ears: "You'll find it's changed."
Those words have disturbed me. I remember Dullstroom when I was 20-something – its dusty streets and me in love. Now it is Fourways East – 4x4s and capuccinos. I am not a fan of crowds or Joburg posers. So Dullstroom has long since been off my list of places to visit.
I am hoping the same hasn't happened to Clarens. And the initial signs aren't good. Plenty of SUVs/4x4s, plenty of GP plates, a smattering of bikers (from tasselled, look-at-me Harley drivers to serious wanderers aboard trans-continental BMW GS machines) and plenty of money. There are more houses, more shops, more bustle.
Still, the thing about us Gauties (and I am one of them) is that we know what we want – and we're prepared to pay for quality. And, if you build it, we will come. Hence, you can now get some of the best coffee in South Africa at a little, corrugated iron place on the edge of the main square. And, the restaurants (judging from our 100 percent hit rate) are better than most in Joburg.
At 278 on Main we enjoy a simple, yet excellent supper, spiced with good company and conversation… and return in the morning for sublime omelettes (with salsa and cheese sauce) along with home-made orange marmalade and perfect toasted country bread. All done with a relaxed ease which many Joburg joints try hard to fake, but can't.
Then we discover that 278 on Main also offers meals which follow the Banting-Noakes diet (if you have to ask: where have you had your head stuck for the last six months?) and will massage their menu to give you precisely what you want.
Having what you want, when you want, is incredibly relaxing.
And that is what the eastern Free State is (personified by Clarens). If you want energetic pursuits, you can run, mountain bike, quad bike, horse ride or even tackle a off-road 4x4 route. But you can also waddle from meal to meal, pausing only to spend time in the myriad shops, which offer everything from furniture to shoes to food. Clarens is also known as a hub for artists and there are galleries dotted all over town offering paintings and sculptures. And, you may also be accosted in the square by a man hawking a collection of his short stories which, he swears, won him a cum laude accolade for his master's degree.
There are also plenty of things to do in the area. Sandstone Estates, near Ficksburg, hosts an amazing collection of antique transport artefacts including what is said to be the biggest collection of small-gauge railway rolling stock in the world – and the trains run regularly for enthusiasts from all over the world.
We managed an inspiring photo opportunity with one of the trains as it trundled on its 26km-long journey and also got a glimpse of vintage cars and a bus which accompanied the train. Truly something different.
But, for me, the appeal of the eastern Free State is the wide open space and the vistas, and the way these help ease the strains of the city. And the way to experience that is in the car. What a pity, then, that the Free State provincial administration is probably the worst in the country in terms of maintaining its revenue-generating roads in tourist areas. Many are potholed and road markings are faint or non-existent.
Still, there is no denying the rewards are worth the risks. The sky is really big in this part of the world. It is clear, too. As you breathe in the clean air, the cloak of stress floats away.
To get the best sense of the solitude, take the back, dirt, roads which dot the province. These dirt roads, although rough, are often less dangerous than their tarred equivalents, because you travel slower and there is much less (read: almost none) traffic.
Also, you can tackle most of them in a two-wheel-drive car and won't need the AWD capability of our Kuga… so don't be put off.
You'll feel you're in a different world, a different time even.
Enjoy your repast by the side of the road alongside the sunflowers – and look forward to getting back to your balcony in town where you can truly appreciate the starry, starry night…
If You Go...
l Ashbrook Country Lodge: www.ashbrook.co.za or e-mail
[email protected] or call Vanessa on 083 453 3684.
l 278 on Main: 082 556 5208 or www.278onmain.co.za (they also have accommodation).
l Clarens is about three-and-a-half hours' drive from Joburg. The normal route – via Villiers and
Frankfort in the Free State – is potholed in places but repairs are being undertaken. Travel with care. Or, take the N3 toll road and turn off at Warden towards Bethlehem.
l The best time to go: all year round. Now, as the leaves are turning in autumn, it is beautiful;
as the temperatures dip even lower, it comes into its own as a winter mountain getaway.
l Although the minimum temperatures in winter go below freezing (-8°C is common) and there is snow, the days are normally mild and accommodation is well equipped to deal with the cold. - Saturday Star


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We have just returned home from a glorious week in the sunny, warm desert of Palm Springs, CA. I'm fairly certain that if I hadn't gotten the hell out of Chicagoland sometime soon I was going to lose it, this winter was just too much. Too much!
We made the 2 hour trek to Disneyland where we spent a Magical Day with good friends. We swam, a lot. We went to parks that weren't covered in snow. We didn't wear winter coats - hell, we wore tank tops and shorts and flip flops. We worried about sunburn instead of frostbite.
It was awesome.
You know what wasn't awesome? The travel experience. I'm looking at you American Airlines, and you especially, TSA.
Traveling with small children is hard on its own. Then you get the asswipes at American Airlines and the fucking TSA who, I am convinced, are actually trying to make it harder.
To be fair, our O'Hare security experience went very smoothly (if you ever travel with small children, bring your stroller - they see that shitstorm coming and they open up special security lines for you since they know you'll take forever, it's great). Nothing out of the ordinary, no special treatment other than the new line. American Airlines was actually helpful there - they rearranged some seats so that our family was actually sitting together (we were scattered in single seats throughout the plane before - I would have loved to see what My Little Guy's seatmate would have said if I had plopped him down and walked over to my seat), they gate-checked the stroller without incident or comment. It was all fine.
What wasn't fine was the flight attendant being up all up in my business about having to hold My Little Guy when the seatbelt sign was on. Look lady, he's not even 2. No, he's not going to sit in a seat with a seatbelt on and his hands folded in his lap waiting until the damn light goes off to continue to mess with the SkyMall catalog and vomit bags.
This entertained him for much longer than expected.
He's going to scream and kick and fight me when I try to hold/restrain him for the 30 minutes you're demanding I do it. If you're not going to get up someone's ass for getting up and using the damn bathroom when the seatbelt light is on than stop bugging me about making my kid miserable. I'm not a moron, if the turbulence gets crazy guess what - I'll grab him and hold him tightly then. Until then, he's cool standing between my husband and I. If you're letting the dude in 12B stand up and rifle through his bag, why can't my kid lean against his seat?
We ended up getting diverted to Denver, and then when we were 30 minutes away from there they decided that Dallas was better. So what was supposed to be a 4 hour direct flight into PSP ended up being a 9 hour flight with a 40 minute layover in Dallas. And then My Big Guy threw up on the rough landing into PSP. And then I threw up as soon as I got off the plane.
I'll give you that in theory, that wasn't AA's fault, but I just hate them so much and I enjoy casting irrational blame when puke is involved. But they gave us meal vouchers (which we ended up not having enough time to use at DFW) and 5,000 bonus miles for our troubles, so it's all fair now, right? *snorts*
Our return flight involved drama at the airport rather than in the air.
I have traveled with small children a number a times now. I know the security drill. And it's asinine.
First off, the process is supposed to be the same across the board, but while security was a breeze at O'Hare, it was a fucking nightmare at PSP.
They did not open up a new line for us. They made us wait with the masses, which was fine because PSP is a small airport (unlike ORD) and the line wasn't too bad.
That's where the good news stops.
We unpack all our shit, get it in those plastic bins and get ready to walk through the X-Ray machine (ok, fine, another good thing - when traveling with small children you get to skip the naked body image machine cause your kids won't hold still long enough for it to work). The TSA dude wants my kids to walk through by themselves. My Big Guy is ok with this. My Little Guy, not so much. He's terrified. The TSA dude is yelling at me that he has to go by himself. I look up at him, and as I walk through holding My Little Guy's hand say, "That's clearly not an option for him." TSA dude says and does nothing. Surprise, surprise.
Now, I am a mom who is prepared for shit. I had a backpack full of snacks for my kids. Especially after our 14 hour door to door travel adventure to get to PSP I wanted to be prepared for anything. I had the audacity to bring sealed yogurt pouches and baby Tylenol in my carry-on bag. Oh, and my kids each had a cup half filled with milk, because I'm starting their terrorist training early, obviously. While none of these things raised an eyebrow at ORD (I believe the woman took the cups and tested them while we were putting our shit through the X-Ray machine so no time was lost) they raised hell at PSP.
While the rest of my family (we were traveling with my in-laws too) got the all clear, I was flagged as a threat because I was dangerously traveling with small children and snacks specifically designed (and sealed!) for small children.
My entire bag had to be emptied out, but of course I couldn't do it. The milks had to be tested, but of course the agent didn't have any of the materials to test it with at his stand and had to wait about 7 minutes for someone to bring them to him - you see, I, as a terrorist threat, could not be left alone. Then we got into an argument in which he wanted to open and test all 4 yogurt pouches I had. You can tell that PSP doesn't see a lot of kids/babies because I also once had this argument with someone about opening my RTF formula bottles when my kids were younger. No. You cannot open my sealed food because then I'd have to throw it all away. I know it raises a lot of suspicion that a mom might be bringing snacks for her kids on the plane, but I promise it's just regular yogurt - not terrorist yogurt. I eventually won (of course I did), and he agreed not to open my yogurt but I'm pretty sure I didn't win myself a new friend in the process. I'm pretty sure he, and everyone in a 40 foot radius could feel the rage waves I was sending out.
The best (or worst, really) part was the molestation pat-down. I do not know what creepo thought this process up but for the love of all that is holy, please don't give me a 5 minute speech on what you're going to do AND THEN also narrate it as you're doing it ("I'm rubbing the back of my hand over your buttocks."). Just fucking get it over with. And then, THEN, the bitch had the balls to ask me to "lift my shirt up a bit" so she could see the waistband of my pants. What. The. Fuck. Fine, the good passengers at PSP got a nice glimpse of flabby, pale, Midwestern mom tummy. Because I dared to bring children's Tylenol and yogurt pouches with me.
I got to take my shoes off and put them on 4 different times, because the dude and the chick TSA agents couldn't agree on whether or not they were done with them.
They fully unpacked my backpack and made zero attempt to repack, instead handing it to me and saying unceremoniously, "You're done, you're clear."
Really? You mean my yogurt and children's Tylenol AREN'T going to blow up the plane? What a relief. I'm sure all the other passengers felt safer knowing that you left no inch of my body untouched and tested my milk and yogurt for explosives.
Look, I get that we need security. But all I'm looking for here in some fucking common sense. "Hey look, there's a family with small children traveling with snacks that are made for small children, let's assume that they're going to use that yogurt to feed their kids, and NOT blow up a plane." That would be nice, wouldn't it?
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It's easy to get caught up in the promise of new technology. I often hear how electronic medical records will save hospitals money and improve efficiency and patient safety. Yet as my colleague Gary Baldwin has reported, EMRs often have a multitude of unanticipated costs and may even be more time-consuming than paper records--at least initially. As this reader points out, I also got caught up in the hype regarding Maryland's new electronic ICU program, Maryland eCare. I should have said that the group strives to improve outcomes and increase access to critical-care physicians, as these goals have yet to be realized.
Tech complacency
Appreciate your article on the eICU collaborative here in Maryland. We are studying how to leverage technology to improve critical care across the University of Maryland Medical System, as well.
I take exception to your lead statement, however: "One example in Maryland shows how a hospital partnership can both improve the quality of patient care and increase access to critical-care physicians through an electronic ICU program." In fact, it remains to be shown if this hospital partnership will improve the quality of patient care. The partners think it will, and have invested in that proposition, but it is premature to state that improved quality is a given. It is the same complacency that accounts for the conventional wisdom that EHRs will pay for themselves by saving money, when in fact such benefits have yet to be widely realized at the physician office level (or at the system level, either). Caring for critically ill patients is a complex endeavor, and current literature abounds with examples of "obviously" beneficial interventions that do not yield measurable improvements in outcomes.
Michael C. Tooke, MD
Senior VP & Chief Medical Officer
Shore Health System
Right care, right now and right there
The partnership between the Maryland hospital systems and Christiana's eCare in Delaware is a monumental step toward joining health forces to bring the intensivist to the patient regardless of state boundaries. The advance real-time technology of eICU is more than placing cameras and securing a contract. Mr. Jim Xinis, Mr. Ed Grogan, and Dr. Marc Zubrow, to name some of the leaders, are building the foundation to improve patient safety and quality of care. Collectively, they have overcome the hurdle of unifying the different boards, leadership, and medical staffs of the independent hospitals to agree on safety first and a sound business plan for the future of Maryland.
IHI and Leapfrog distinguish best practice quality care as the key driver of this model of care delivery. Maryland hospitals, physicians, nurses, and CareFirst initiated and followed through on an ICU collaborative starting two years ago to create standard protocols. The collaborative has created a shared organizational culture giving attention to detail with specific outcome orientation. The leaders have worked with current eICU medical directors, operational directors, physician and corporate sponsors to have both internal and external experts to launch a grounded vision. This will be a success for the patients, families, and the communities served by these hospitals.
Elizabeth Raitz Cowboy, MD
Via Christi Health System
Not unique
I read your article on eICUs with interest. I did want to point out that the Christiana effort is not unique. We currently use the VISICU software through a physician group, Advanced ICU Care, based in St. Louis, MO. We have used their service since January 2006. They provide services to a number of hospitals across the country and I believe even outside the United States. In addition, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is set to go live in the next few months with a service that they are marketing to hospitals in the upper Midwest. The Advanced ICU Care group is particularly interesting in that it is a large private group of intensivists that serve in both the physical and virtual setting.
Larry T Hegland, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Saint Clare's Hospital and The Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Weston, WI
Editor's Note: The reason I found Maryland eCare (not Christiana's in-house eICU program) unique was because it not only links independent facilities together, but also has the backing of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in the form of a $3 million grant.
One reader took offense to my assertion that nurses are trained to be clinicians, not managers, in my column, Who's Your Mentor? I agree that more nursing schools are offering some leadership courses on management. Yet one or even two management courses are often not enough training for nurses to enter senior leadership positions, based on what I have heard. So hospitals need to take a more proactive role in training their future nurse leaders.
Art of management
I am a registered nurse and have been for more than 26 years. I graduated from the University of Texas Nursing School in Austin, TX. I have a master's degree in behavioral science psychology. I disagree with your statement, "Nurses aren't trained to be managers. They are trained to be clinicians." Whilst that may be true in many areas of the country, it's not true everywhere, and many BSN programs have management/leadership courses they offer to registered nurses. Many BSN programs require RN students to take a course in management/leadership. Regardless, management isn't a skill exclusive to nursing; it can be learned in other arenas, and many nurses learn management and leadership in those other areas. If one becomes a military nurse, one is trained in the "art" of management. I wasn't in the military but three years, but I learned a lifetime of leadership, delegation, prioritization, and management skills.
I do agree that mentoring is a very important skill for "baby" nurses as well as the more mature nurse to have. Clinician and manager are not mutually exclusive. Nurses "manage" patient care. We "manage" patients and their families. Many of us are in a specialty group called "care managers"; we are the ultimate managers. Please don't neglect to point out another side of the story when making a global-type statement.
Beverly Ann Lynn, MA, BSN, RN
This letter was in response to my column on hospital apology and medical-error disclosure policies:
I'm sorry
Great article you wrote on saying "I'm sorry" for HealthLeaders. Your perspective is precisely why I do not advocate these types of programs. Reputation is demonstrative for hospital and physicians.
We are insurance brokers for hospitals, clinics, physicians, etc. Physicians are extremely reluctant to admit guilt. There is a fine line between guilt and not so guilty, and that fine line should be worked out with the malpractice carrier.
Let us not forget that medical malpractice carriers assume hospital and physician liability for a cost. The cost in consideration (reservation of rights) of liability is an annual premium. Insurance carriers have difficulty with this practice as well.
James Murphy
SeaPort HealthCare
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The Man of 1000 Faces campaign, which launched this week, was created to promote Schick's new Quattro Titanium Freestyle razor.
From the website, Man of 1000 Faces, you are taken to a Facebook page where you can participate in the Shave Off challenge. The challenge requires you to copy and beat the facial hairstyle of the man displayed on the landing page and upload your image to be voted on. The website also features comedic video content, shaving tips and a soon-to-be-released iPad and iPhone App.
Weekly winners will receive $1000, with those who attempt to beat the style by coming up with their own being in the running for a major prize of $15,000.
From sify:
"The survey, conducted by Schick Men's razors with Jigsaw Strategic Research, asked men and women in the ages of 16 to 34 what the effects of various facial hair styles had on men's success rate with women.
Based on the results of the survey, it was decided that men with facial hair have more sex."
Based on the results of the survey, it was decided that men with facial hair have more sex."
Read the rest of the post: Aussie men with facial hair 'have more sex'
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Well, we didn't have many entries for our Mangroomer giveaway, but that's good for one guy, who'll be receiving a free Professional Mangroomer to put through its paces and manscape away his summer.
That lucky guy told us that his back grew a beard: "After turning 40 my back decided to celebrate by growing a beard. My wife had made the comment "where did that come from?" Summer is here and the pool is our main hang out, I would like to enjoy it without the t-shirt. I would like to try this out since I cannot reach all of my back with the Merkur."
Brian, you're the winner, and should receive an email from me shortly so we can get your mailing address. Congratulations!
Ready to make the move to a manly shaving tool? A classic way to shave is with a safety razor - a favorite of mine - and now you can pick up a high quality Merkur razor for 27% off!
"The Merkur Safety Razor has a chrome finish. Its double edge design provides a very close shave. Its comfortable handle is designed for a non-slip grip. The safety razor has a straight edge especially great for an extra close shave."
Right now, the Merkur Model 178 Classic Safety Razor is only $35.45, down from the regular price of $48.50!
From Manscape, we have a tale of a male wax treatment (makes me wince just typing that!):
"When it came time to start the wax, I was asked to get on the treatment table on all fours where I leant down on my elbows with my butt in the air. This is one of the most unpleasant positions for a man to be in. Nevertheless I did as I was told and Nancy went to work. First she pasted with a large wooden spatula some warm liquid along the crack and down to the perineum. It was not really hot but came as a little shock at first when she placed the strips and started the process."
For the full story on the Male Brazilian: Men on Wax
Not so sure about the wax? Enter to win a free Mangroomer!
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Forced facial hair?
According to the Daily Nation, men in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, will have one month to grow their beard and trim their moustaches.
"Men in the Somali capital Mogadishu, have been given 30 days to grow beard. The order was issued by Moalim Hashi Mohamed Farah, the Governor in the capital. It takes effect on July 20."
Read the rest of the article: Mogadishu men ordered to grow beard in 30 days
And don't forget to enter to win a Mangroomer!
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With summer in full swing and loads of events where you're expected to lose your shirt, expect a rash of manscaping articles in the press!
From the NY Times:
"As hairless torsos have become the norm for male models and actors, below-the-neck hair removal has gone mainstream. The nascent category of body shavers has surpassed $10 million in annual sales, according to Nielsen data cited by Remington. But many men who aspire to the polished trunks of the "Jersey Shore" men face a dilemma when it comes to their backs: they don't want to undergo the expense of waxing or laser hair removal, but are embarrassed to ask others for assistance."
Read the rest: No Body Hair Left Behind
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Are you looking for a solution to out of control back hair? Afraid of the wax? Can't ask your lady friends to shave your back for you? The Mangroomer Professional Do-It-Yourself Electric Back Hair Shaver just might be the answer for you.
"Taking a trip to the salon to get his back waxed once every couple of weeks is not at the top of most guys' to-do lists. It can cost, on average, $50 each time for a back wax not to mention the hundreds if not thousands of dollars laser hair removal can cost. And for guys who'd rather avoid an embarrassing salon experience their options are even more limited (for many, asking their significant others for help with their hairy backs is totally out of the question). The $49.99 MANGROOMER gives men a do-it-yourself solution without busting their wallets (or their egos). And with no more painful waxing or embarrassing salon visits, guys can feel a little less self-conscious on the beach and in the bedroom and Dads can feel better about spending more time in the pool with the kids."
Mangroomer and Shaving Stuff are giving you a chance to win a free Mangroomer Professional Do-It-Yourself Electric Back Hair Shaver!
To enter, leave a comment here with your answer to this question: "What summer plans do you have (like going to the beach or a bbq/pool party) would you use the Mangroomer to prep for?"
Contest runs from today, June 21st, 2010, through midnight EST on June 28th, 2010, and is open to residents of the US, Canada and New Zealand.
The kind folks over at Mens Direct were kind enough to give me some credit to check out their shaving product offerings, and I chose to order a bottle of Lucky Tiger Liquid Cream Shave.
"A Lucky Tiger man always wants to look good, because he never knows what pleasures await him. Lucky Tiger Liquid Cream Shave is a modern take on classic shaving cream. It goes on smooth like lotion, but turns into a rich creamy lather designed to soften even the manliest of beards."
Lucky Tiger Liquid Cream Shave is packed full of natural botanical ingredients, such as:
It's got a clean fresh scent - kind of citrus-y, and it's one of the lightest creams I've used so far. When I squirted some into my palm, I was kind of disappointed at first - it seemed so thin, compared to some of the other shaving creams I've tried. But once I applied it to my face, it lathered up nicely (although it was still very light) and has great razor slip, so my shave went quickly and smoothly. I ended up with a super shave - close and comfortable - with no irritation. The cream rinsed off easily, and left only a hint of scent behind.
I really enjoyed this product, so if you're looking for a new shaving cream, try the Lucky Tiger Liquid Cream Shave.
If you need a reason to not let your buddies near your groin with some hot wax, here's a cautionary manscaping tale.
As reported in the Mirror:
"A charity fundraiser was left in agony after an "intimate beauty waxing" pub stunt went drastically wrong.
Joe Cooper agreed to let bidders rip strips off his groin in a cash drive for his local hospital.
But he ended up there himself when a heavy-handed friend tore off six of his seven layers of skin - almost causing him to lose a testicle."
Joe Cooper agreed to let bidders rip strips off his groin in a cash drive for his local hospital.
But he ended up there himself when a heavy-handed friend tore off six of his seven layers of skin - almost causing him to lose a testicle."
Read the rest of the painful story here: Waxing stunt for charity goes horribly wrong
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Over at Gentastic, the author takes us through his reasons why shaving with a straight razor is better than using a system razor (cartridge razor):
"Assuming we spend each five minutes per day shaving, that totals around 30 hours per year. If we spend that much time on an activity, we may as well make the most of it.
I am an unashamed fan of the straight razor, a.k.a the cut throat. I also use safety razors. I have no doubt that they are much better than the mass market cartridge razor systems that most men use."
I am an unashamed fan of the straight razor, a.k.a the cut throat. I also use safety razors. I have no doubt that they are much better than the mass market cartridge razor systems that most men use."
Read the rest of the article: A Closer Shave - Why shaving with a straight razor is better than using a system razor.
What do you think? Is he right?
Don't forget to enter to win a straight razor from Shaving Shack!
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Just a friendly reminder that Pacific Shaving Company is giving away a $10 gift card for a lucky random winner to be picked from the comments on this post: Pacific Shaving Company - Affordable Natural Shaving Products. If you win from the comments and also join their Facebook page they'll give you $20! Also for Shaving Stuff readers you can simply get free shipping until Father's day by using the code 'shavingstuff' at Pacific Shaving's checkout on their site.
Last month I received a Cyril Salter 5/8 straight razor from Shaving Shack to review, and as it's my first straight razor experience, I wasn't sure what to expect from it. But after using it as my secondary shaving tool for a while, I've really grown to love it.
I know that veteran straight razor enthusiasts might be pickier in their evaluation of the blade, but I found that once I got the hang of the correct angle and pressure to use, I was able to get a good shave without much effort. My initial efforts were clumsy and left me reaching for my safety razor to finish off the job, but persistence was the key for me. Shaving with a straight razor is one of those experiences that really separates the men from the boys, and a skill which isn't very common anymore - so taking the time to learn how to use one was worth it.
According to Shaving Shack:
"This fine open razor is manufactured by Cyril Salter, one of the most reputable grooming suppliers in the world. From the composite black handle comes a hollow ground blade manfactured in Solingen (Germany) and forged from high-carbon steel. This truly is an affordable piece of craftmanship and ideal entry into the masculine world of straight razor shaving."
The razor was ready to shave right out of the box (something I wasn't sure would be the case, as I had read that it might need to be honed before the first shave), and I have to admit that I was a bit wary of placing a naked razor's edge directly against my face. But after playing around with my grip on the razor, I found that I was able to get comfortable holding it and drawing it across my face. After getting the angle correct, I found that the hardest part was shaving the opposite side of my face - as a right handed person, it was easy to shave the left side, but I had to switch the grip around to shave the right side, which initially felt very strange.
I'm happy with the Cyril Salter straight razor, and think it's a great entry-level razor for those who wish to begin learning the art of old-school shaving. I also have a feeling that now that I've had a taste of straight razor shaving, I may be looking for other razors to add to my collection. The Cyril Salter is great, don't get me wrong, but I've seen some other razors on the market that better qualify as 'eye-candy' due to fancier handles, etc.
Shaving Shack is partnering with us here at Shaving Stuff to give away one of these Cyril Salter straight razors to a lucky reader. To enter, simply go to Win a Cyril Salter Solingen 5/8 Open Razor Round Point and enter your details. The winner will be notified by email. Don't delay - it's your chance to pick up a free straight razor!
[This is a guest post, courtesy of Shaving Shack]
Razor bumps and ingrown hair are problems faced by many men who wet shave. It can become irritating to keep on experiencing an adverse reaction from shaving, especially when you know that this method is ultimately giving you better results than any other method you have tried in the past.
The best way to overcome the inflammatory reaction to the condition, pseudofolliculitis barbae or "barber's itch" as it is commonly known is to look at ways to prevent and minimise the effect of ingrown hairs in the first place. Once these unsightly bumps are present on the face, it is easy to aggravate the situation and make it worse.
One easy solution may be to just let the hair grow, but this is not always practical, especially those professionals who need to keep their beard well groomed for their job. However, you could try shaving every other day to see if this improves the situation. Here are a few tips to help you counter this common issue.
Make sure that the razor blade is in optimum condition and not well worn as this can affect the effects of wet shaving on the skin. Try shaving with the grain, in downward strokes.
One lesser-acknowledged fact ignored by many men who use a straight razor, is that a shaving brush can become a pivotal tool in wet shaving. If you wish to reduce the number of ingrown hairs on the face as well as the chances of getting any nicks or cuts, you should consider preparing using a shaving brush. This will help to lift the hairs effectively from the face.
The products you use before and after shaving can impact on this situation. Using a facial scrub before shaving can also help to raise the hairs from under the skin. The shaving soap can have an effect on skin irritation, so make sure you choose one accordingly, and ensure it is suitable for your unique skin type.
Image: Marco Arment at Flickr
Interested in trying out the Gillette Fusion Power razor? You can pick one up for half price! Regularly $12.99, on sale for $6.45 right now.
"Gillette Fusion Power is Gillette's Most Comfortable Shave. 8 years of shaving innovation and 20 more patents make Gillette Fusion Power Phantom better than MACH3. Gillette Fusion Power Phantom is an advanced shaving system with an advanced design that provides optimal performance when using either side of the razor. On the front of the cartridge, Gillette Fusion Power Phantom features 5 PowerGlide® Blades spaced closer together to form a shaving surface technology. This design distributes the shaving force across the blades to help reduce pressure, with more comfort and less irritation than MACH3."
I'm always on the hunt for men's grooming and shaving products that are worthy of becoming part of my daily routine, but many of the products I receive are not really for me - they may work great, but something about them (usually a strong scent or an overly high price tag) makes me leave them for good once I've reviewed them. Not so with Crown Shaving Company's products.
Here's a quote from the founder:
"Turn your dreaded daily grooming regimen into an enjoyable daily manly ritual."
And that's what it's all about for me: it's got to be not only enjoyable, but it's got to be manly as well.
A couple of weeks ago, I received a package full of Crown Shaving Company's premium grooming products to review, and after putting them to use in my daily routine, I can honestly say that I love them!
First up in my grooming routine is the Peppermint Tea Tree Hair & Body Wash. It's got a subtle peppermint scent, and it left my body feeling clean and moisturized (not dry as some soaps leave you). An added win was that I didn't need a separate shampoo - just another squeeze of the bottle and I could wash my hair.
I followed that up with the Peppermint Tea Tree Moisturizing Conditioner (conditioner is a must with the length of my hair), and I was left with soft, clean, tangle-free hair. Some conditioners leave me with a greasy feeling, but this product rinsed clean and didn't give me strongly scented hair - another win for me.
After getting out of the shower, I applied some of the Supreme Glide Pre Shave Formula, followed by Crown Shaving's Shave Cream, and broke out the Merkur safety razor for my shave. The shaving cream is thick and rich, again with only a subtle scent. I really liked the experience - a close shave with a non-greasy feeling as I rinsed it off. After my shave, I used the Soothing After Shave Lotion, which put a non-oily and soothing finish to my face.
Another key point about Crown Shaving Company's products is that they are made with natural botanical ingredients - so if you're concerned about what you're putting on your skin or have sensitivities, the whole line of products might be good for you.
"Make no mistake. These products are made for men - to make you look and feel like a man. Our rich lathers and lotions are carefully formulated with the finest natural ingredients to reintroduce the revitalizing luxuries of shaving, lost in recent decades to buzzing electric devices or chemical-laced shortcuts that promote expediency at the expense of a healthy, restorative experience." - Dino Caracciolo, Crown's founder and developer of the new grooming collection.
Now's your chance to pick up the Braun Pulsonic 790 for $70 off - regularly $269.99, now only $199.99!
I reviewed this razor last year, calling it the "Ultimate Shaving Gadget":
"I've tried other electric razors, but nothing really stood out as remarkable. Until now.
In my humble opinion, the Braun Pulsonic 790cc is simply the best electric razor out there.
The Braun shaves close (10,000 microvibrations a minute) with no pain or pulling of whiskers. The head can be locked in place for precision shaving, or can swivel freely to follow the contours of my face.
It's not too loud, and the Lithium-ion batteries run for a long time (~50 minutes) without having to be recharged (of course, when it sits in its cradle, it's charging automatically). The cord can plug directly into the razor if you need to shave and it's not charged, which is a plus for any rechargeable razor."
In my humble opinion, the Braun Pulsonic 790cc is simply the best electric razor out there.
The Braun shaves close (10,000 microvibrations a minute) with no pain or pulling of whiskers. The head can be locked in place for precision shaving, or can swivel freely to follow the contours of my face.
It's not too loud, and the Lithium-ion batteries run for a long time (~50 minutes) without having to be recharged (of course, when it sits in its cradle, it's charging automatically). The cord can plug directly into the razor if you need to shave and it's not charged, which is a plus for any rechargeable razor."
If you're an electric shaving guy, or your significant other is, the Braun Pulsonic 790 is a great razor (think Fathers Day, hint, hint).
Back in the day, when I was rocking a full beard, this happened to me as well:
"I didn't mean to. I couldn't help it. My beard caused a baby to cry.
The other day I visited my cousin and her beautiful 10-month-old twin girls. Upon seeing me with my strange scruffy facial hair, one of the babies immediately narrowed her eyes, scrunched up her face and began bawling at the top of her lungs."
Read the rest of "Bask in the glory of the beard" for a view of one guy's beard experience, as well as the benefits of growing a beard.
Image: indy_slug at Flickr
Let me introduce you to a multi-purpose shaving product: RazoRock. It is not only an antiseptic which soothes the skin and stops bleeding, but when it's applied to your underarms, is an effective deodorant as well.
RazoRock is completely natural, made from Potassium Alum mineral salts.
RazoRock uses:
As an after shave... Razorock's antiseptic properties calm razor burn and soothe irritation, helping to stop bleeding in the event of a minor nick or cut, and close skin pores leaving the skin smooth and tight.
As a deodorant... RazoRock is a very effect bactericide. Apply RazoRock under arms right after bathing for odor protection lasting up to 24 hours. RazoRock inhibits the growth of bacteria responsible for causing body odor and does not interfere with the normal perspiration of the skin.
As a facial toner for oily skin and acne... Simply Moisten RazoRock and rub it gently over facial blemishes, acne and oily skin. It is best to use overnight while you sleep.
As an odor remover... RazoRock will instantly remove the odor of fish, garlic or onion when hands are washed with it under running water. It can also be used on feet, when foot odor is a problem.
As an after shave... Razorock's antiseptic properties calm razor burn and soothe irritation, helping to stop bleeding in the event of a minor nick or cut, and close skin pores leaving the skin smooth and tight.
As a deodorant... RazoRock is a very effect bactericide. Apply RazoRock under arms right after bathing for odor protection lasting up to 24 hours. RazoRock inhibits the growth of bacteria responsible for causing body odor and does not interfere with the normal perspiration of the skin.
As a facial toner for oily skin and acne... Simply Moisten RazoRock and rub it gently over facial blemishes, acne and oily skin. It is best to use overnight while you sleep.
As an odor remover... RazoRock will instantly remove the odor of fish, garlic or onion when hands are washed with it under running water. It can also be used on feet, when foot odor is a problem.
I received a free RazoRock for review, and I've been using it for my last couple of shaves. It's easy and quick to use: Just rub it on your face after rinsing the shaving cream off, and you can feel your skin tightening up - it feels great. I don't usually use an electric razor, but according to RazoRock, applying it to your face before shaving will stiffen the whiskers for a great electric shave.
I've been fortunate not to nick my face while shaving in a while, so I can't testify to the ability to stop the bleeding, but according to Wikipedia, alum is an ingredient in styptic pencils, so I believe it.
Whew. We made it through Memorial Day weekend, and summer is officially here! It's time for BBQ, vacations, and sitting in the shade with a cold one. It might even be time to reconsider your facial hair style or razor choice, and if so, we've got you covered!
So if you missed anything on Shaving Stuff last month, here's a recap:
Blogs and Websites
Electric Shaving
General News
Pacific Shaving
Shaving Creams & Gels
Shaving Gifts
Straight Razors
The Art of Shaving
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April 14, 2009, 07:34 AM
I want to know if I can interchange parts.I know that the officer's size is different all together, but it seems that the commander and the government size guns frames are the same. As far as I can tell the frame is the same but the barrel, guide rod, recoil spring, and slide are different. Am I correct?