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The Gabriel Method – Weight Loss Without Dieting
Some of you might have noticed that just recently I have put up the advertisement for The Gabriel Method to the right hand side of my blog. This has got a very special reason (of course!) 😉
Over the past few months whenever I was surfing the Internet I came across adverts for The Gabriel Method. On and on and on it went, and I was actually getting a bit annoyed by having to look at these adverts all the time. If you have been trying to lose weight and been surfing the net, I am sure you have had the same experience! I never even really looked at the site, I just brushed it off as another one of these diet programs that doesn't work and is just full of …. something else. 😉
And then something happened. A good friend of mine, Sarah, gave me the book "The Gabriel Method" when I was over at her house visiting her. She said that I could keep it, she didn't want it, and I was doing this "blog about weight loss anyway, it might just give me something to write, or help me with it in a way." Well, I can't say no to a free book about weight loss, so I took it of course!
For the next few weeks it was sitting on my bookshelf at home. I didn't really feel like reading another weight loss book. And then, one night when I had nothing else to read, I thought I might just have a look what Jon Gabriel has to say. So I started the book.
I have been reading a little bit every night for the past week or so, and I have to say "The Gabriel Method" has so far been a bit of an eye-opener for me. What Jon talks about in his book is a very unique way of losing weight, but one that makes 100% sense, and I had a few "aha" moments when going through the chapters. He is totally in line with what I want to achieve and am trying to document here on my blog, which is a permanent, struggle free, sustainable weight loss.
What he is teaching in his book is backed by solid research. It's all about your body wanting to lose weight. Your body seems to have an internal logic that determines how big or small you are. If your body's "FAT" program is turned on, no matter what you do to lose weight, you will be fighting a losing battle as your body wants you to stay big. On the other hand, if you can turn your body's FAT program off, nothing will be easier than losing weight as your body wants you to be thin. Sound funny, I know, but when you read the book it becomes really clear, and the best thing is that Jon is giving you all the instructions on what to do to turn your body's FAT program off. It is simply brilliant, and, as I said before, it makes total sense.
I don't want to get into it too much today, I will keep writing about it in the future and I will dedicate an entire section of this blog to The Gabriel Method, all I want to finish off with today is what I am going to do over the next few weeks to apply the Gabriel Method:
- I have picked out a couple of really great photos of myself from 13 years ago and look at them every night, and then I listen to Jon's CD which is accompanying the book while I go to sleep. (If I had never been thin I could have picked any photos/pictures out of a magazine of a woman's body I really like). But, as I was lucky to once have had a great body, I chose to look at myself! 😉 Here are the photos:
Any nice comments are, of course, very appreciated! 😉
- I have a short shopping list of things I need to get, which are:
- Flaxseed Oil
- Omega 3 Capsules
- Whey Protein (unsweetened, unflavored, preferably organic)
- Linseeds (Flaxseeds)
- Digestive Enzymes
- Probiotics
- A multi-vitamin that contains Vitamin E
- most of all this should be available in a health food store.
I really think the method Jon is teaching is the solution to long term, sustainable weight loss without struggle or diet. If your body's FAT program is turned off, the weight will fall off by itself, because your body's cravings will have been eliminated, so it won't be hard to stay away from all the bad foods.
BTW, if I would have grabbed the book earlier and started reading it, I might have caught Jon here in Perth on a seminar! I missed it by a mere few weeks!!! Gabriel Method Seminars in Australia
So, I'm off now to swell in memories of what once was and what is going to be again… I love going to bed these days!
Category: Gabriel Method Weight Loss, Healthy Diet Weight Loss Info, My Weight Loss Journey, Recommended, Weight Loss Strategies
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Thanks for letting us know about this – I hadn't heard about it, but it makes sense and I love the idea of struggle-free weight loss! I'll definitely check it out.
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Struggle-free is definitely the best kind of weight loss! I am always interested in long term weight loss solutions (I dont like to call them diets, but rather 'lifestyle changes'). This seems like a good options, I will check it out. Thanks.
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WOW! I wonder why people get so excited about birthdays. You just age and pile on the fat. LOL. Men, you looked absolutely fabulous and still do from that picture of you hugging a bathroom scale in the post; Getting Rid Of My Weight Scale.
If I'm not wrong I think Oprah's Dr. Oz has also said wonderful things about all of those supplements you mentioned above.
I ony wish we had health food stores here in Nigeria. Who knows? We might even have and I'm yet to discover them.
Looking forward to more posts about Gabriel's book.
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There's no grey hair in that world that L'Oreal Paris Feria can't fix. lol. A few highlights in the right place and you're good as new. Botox will take care of the wrinkles if you're bold enough to take that step. (I'm not.lol)
The weight is the tricky though! I'm taking your advice to drink water first whenever I feel hungry and it seems to be working for now.
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Weight loss without dieting? Sounds good to me.
Interesting the thing with the bodies "programs"… Dont really get it so I might do some research on this
Thanks for the recommendation
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Hi Petra, I want to put my body's FAT program off too. I am practicing yoga at least one a week to maintain my body weight. My body looks perfect few months ago because I go for yoga class twice a week! Weight loss is a long journey, while eating is my favorite things to do, I need to yoga for the rest of my life…I hope so. 🙂
Really its looks good method to lose wight without doing any dieting.I have also one great idea to lose our weight without doing dieting.Just we need to take 8 glasses of water on the right time.take water in this form
2 glasses:whenever we wake up
1 glass:before having breakfast
1 glass:after having breakfast
1 glass:before having lunch
1 glass:after having lunch
1 glass:before having dinner
1 glass:after having dinner
Try to take lots of water before going to bed which easily helps us to have sound sleep.So as well know water is very good for our health as well for charming skin.So try it,may you all find it awesome method to lose weight.Lots of thanks for sharing good article.
I enjoyed reading this post about The Gabriel Method – Weight Loss Without Dieting – Healthy Diet …. Really interesting. I will come back to visit this blog again.
Very good article. It makes me happy you had your "aha" moment. I had one of them a year or so ago in college when I was in my college nutrition class. I was like…wow, all those healthy foods to eat, and if I stick to that huge selection, it is like I would not even be on a 'diet.'
Now, I do not have weight problems but, my problem was high cholesterol. But, after following what I learned in college, and taking some of the exact supplements you listed in your article. I was able to get my cholesterol from a high number (sorry can't recall the exact number) down to the 190 they recommend. Very proud of attaining that goal. I struggled for years before college to get my numbers down, but after college it took me a year.
Thank you for your blog, it is very inspirational and educational.
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Interesting – don't need to Diet. This is something i can give it a go. I love food and can't think of keeping it a side. I will like to try this. Thanks for the information about Gabriel Method.
I will give it a go. It is not very strict metod !!
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I use Whey protein a lot before and after my bodybuilding routines. Whey helps a lot in building muscles.;;*
Thank you for the great article. I've always been skeptical about using any kinds of supplements but the feedbacks here look good
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Nice! Does this really work? I want to try it, I have a little problem when it comes to my weight and my confidence is affected. Thank for the info.
Great article!I am really now huge fan of Gabriel method alias weight loss without dieting method.I gave a try to this method and found awesome.I am loosing my weight and sure will lose more in future too.
I have not tried Gabriel's method, however, my sister managed to lose her fat using the method and she says that it is great.
amazing articles i really hope to get to read his book soon! this sounds like some of the same stuff talked about in the book food lovers diet and mind set of a food lover…. is this one better then those two?
The method of Gabriel is effective. You do not have to take in any kind of medication just to lose withy because there are a lot of natural methods that can be used.
Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motivation changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight
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That it might be very difficult in other countries to have access to supplements, but of course you are right. But it makes sense and I love the idea of struggle-free weight loss. I will like to try this. Thanks for the information.
whey protein is great for supporting those muscles that are workout heavily.**
I have a little problem when it comes to my weight and my confidence is affected. You looked absolutely fabulous and still do from that picture of you hugging a bathroom scale in the post. Its looks good method to lose wight without doing any dieting.
the good thing about whey protein is that the body can use it readily.:'
You looked absolutely fabulous and still do from that picture of you hugging a bathroom scale in the post. I want to try it, I have a little problem when it comes to my weight and my confidence is affected.
Eventhough I don't belive in diets but in healthy food, this sounds like an option.
Sound good to me but I feel a little diet and cardio will do the trick.
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i heared gabriel weight loss method is works prefectly
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I have not heard of this diet before but viewing your pictures it certainly appears to work. People need to combine a sound diet program with regular exercise in order to keep pound off.
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I agree with health and fitness article on doing exercise and a good diet will do just find. I like a low carb diet menu has anyone tried a low carb diet plan.
I've read the Gabriel Mehtod and I love it. I think he has some profound and amazing points. I particularly agreed with how we have a deep need for safety, security, and survival. Out of these basic needs to survive and sustain life, we tend to overeat. A variation of this method for those who want a more faith based approach can be found at The Christian Diet
Is it worth it? I mean will the result stay long?
That's an inspiring story. The pics really make it come alive. You've got me hooked on the Gabriel Method.
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The Gabriel Book contains all information about the weight loss.
Gabriel method is really good.. I think this will really work.
This is a really nice post i like this very much, keep it up. thank you! i have bookmarked your website.
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Boy, am I too lucky to come across this post! As someone who has been dieting for the longest time now (I don't remember when I actually started!), this is something sent from heaven. I feel that I've tried all possible methods, and I can really relate to this – "If you have been trying to lose weight and been surfing the net, I am sure you have had the same experience!" Goodness! Thank you! Really, as in thank you with a big smile. 🙂
yes you are right I was surfing in the internet on how to lose weight but I did not get the right solution thanks for your message I will buy this book immediately
I know about this diet previously. But got a clear view from this post.
Very good info great to learn the facts about weight loss.
I like this post! it was a great information, thanks a lot for sharing, keep it up!
this post has opened up a dead spot in me–my desire to lose weight. i feel that after reading this, i've a new hope again. i've been dieting for quite some time now and i feel that nothing's happening. but some how this post has given me hope again.
My Mom is the best example: This diet really works! Maybe I´ll also try it.
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I have found out a thing new on many different blogs and forums day-to-day. It's usually stimulating to see articles of other internet writers and learn a little something from them. Thanks for sharing.
Hiya, I ran across your blog using Yahoo even as searching for a very similar subject, your web site came up, it appears very good. I've saved as a favorite it in my google bookmark
My two eyes just pop out when i'm reading your article. I have no idea that our body has the capacity of knowing weather your thin or fat. The great thing is if your fat the program is automatically on to fight them out very nice. Oh, and btw you've got a beautiful body =D
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I have been trying to lose weight for the last six months. I agree that drinking more water is helpful in weight loss and also brisk walking. I think I must also try the 'Gabriel Method' to gain more benefits.
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This sounds potentially very interesting – after all one of the major reasons people fail with their weight loss program is quite simply that they hate to diet so any way to shed weight *without* that is of interest to me. Equally, I do worry about diets that tell you that you need all sorts of extra supplements (as seems to be your shopping list above) or that promise a "miracle cure". What have your experiences been so far?
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Chemist Sandy Dasgupta has found that compounds in a person's breath hold clues to the diagnosis and treatment of disease
You arrive at the clinical laboratory with doctor's orders for a laundry list of tests. The lab technician takes the paper and hands you a bright red balloon.
You blow it up, twist it closed, hand it back and leave. There's no need for urine samples, blood tests or other invasive procedures. The laboratory will analyze your exhaled breath and provide your doctor with a report on health conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol.
That reality might not be too far away.
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Chair Purnendu "Sandy" Dasgupta finds a positive correlation between certain diseases and the presence of specific compounds in the breath.
For example, the breath of a person with diabetes will be high in acetone. How ammonia changes in the breath upon protein intake is related to liver and kidney functions. A multitude of other correlations probably exist, just waiting to be discovered.
Dr. Dasgupta recently published a paper on isoprene concentrations in the breath and how that correlates to the body's production of cholesterol. This research may ultimately change the way coronary problems are diagnosed and treated.
Inhaling solutions
His interest in the correlation of compounds in the breath and health issues had its genesis in his two sons' childhood asthma, a condition normally treated with inhalers. One inhaler, commonly known as a "rescue inhaler," is used to mitigate an asthma attack. The other is a steroid inhaler, used regularly to treat inflammation that can cause attacks.
"There are some real concerns about children using inhaled steroids over a long period of time," Dasgupta said. "And often the steroid is unnecessary because the airway may not be actually inflamed."
There is a way to tell: Levels of nitric oxide in exhaled breath, which can be measured by a breath nitric oxide monitor, reveal the presence of inflammation. Unfortunately, that doesn't completely solve the problem of steroid use.
"Throughout his career, Sandy has always been able to devise elegant and sometimes simple (in hindsight) solutions to important problems in environmental analysis and trace analysis in general."
"The monitors cost about $40,000, and not even all doctors' offices have them," Dasgupta said. "We need to design an inexpensive gadget that can do the job."
This pragmatic approach to complex programs defines his work.
"Throughout his career, Sandy has always been able to devise elegant and sometimes simple (in hindsight) solutions to important problems in environmental analysis and trace analysis in general," said Daniel Armstrong, holder of UT Arlington's Welch Chair in Chemistry. "The importance of his intellectual ability to make the difficult simple cannot be underestimated."
While exhaled air can be a tool in diagnosing and managing disease, the quality of inhaled air can be a major contributor to health problems. Dasgupta also studies air chemistry—the composition and origin for gases and particles in the air we breathe.
Soluble gases in the air are mostly removed by the upper respiratory system, but the fine particles contained in the gases wind up in the lungs. The human body takes in about 18,000 liters of air each day, more in weight than is taken in by food and drink.
"And the lungs are much less able to handle insult than the stomach," Dasgupta said.
Discharges of hazardous gases into the atmosphere are not always monitored by regulatory agencies. Often it is an honor system, self-reported by the industry. Dasgupta recalls one incident where he discovered an unexplained but high concentration of arsenic in the air.
"Turned out it came from a battery recycling operation that the Environmental Protection Agency did not even know existed. It was shut down."
Eyes on iodine
Dasgupta has grants from the EPA and the National Science Foundation for studies examining the metal content of particulates in the air and arsenic in water. He is also conducting research on environmental perchlorate, a substance that inhibits the body's iodine uptake. Iodine is an essential element necessary for brain development in children and proper thyroid functioning in adults.
"Iodine deficiency is the single most preventable form of mental retardation, and it is critical to the developing fetus and infant," he said. "Yet in a recent study, 49 pregnant women out of 100 tested were found iodine deficient. "
The deficiency is practically nonexistent in Japan, where people consume lots of products made with seaweed, which is high in iodine. In the United States, iodized table salt is the primary source. Environmental perchlorate comes from various sources: fireworks, road safety flares, a natural mineral in Chile that is widely used as fertilizer, even rocket fuel, which is mostly ammonium perchlorate.
Each of the two solid fuel booster rockets on the space shuttle uses nearly a million pounds of ammonium perchlorate. Most of it is consumed on launch. But there are vast numbers of military missiles that need to replace their fuel every couple of years. Until recently, the practice was to simply dispose of the old fuel.
Consequently, the groundwater near many military bases and perchlorate manufacturing facilities is severely contaminated. Moreover, a major plant near Las Vegas released large amounts of perchlorate into Lake Mead, which supplies water to California, including the water for much of the country's vegetables.
The EPA Web site reports confirmed perchlorate releases in at least 25 states and says it is working with other federal agencies, states, water suppliers and private industry to monitor perchlorate in drinking water and source water, as well as developing treatment technologies that can remove perchlorate from drinking water.
One of Dasgupta's projects examines the accumulation of perchlorate in breast milk. Before he and his team began their work, the last U.S. study of iodine content in human breast milk was in 1980. He published a study in 2005 that showed the content has decreased by a factor of almost three.
A study now under way looks at how much iodine and perchlorate the baby takes in and if the baby's assimilation of iodine is affected by the presence of perchlorate.
Another attempt at finding a practical solution to a complex problem.
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You've seen them. They're everywhere. And they're a critical feature of a haunt. Zombies? Nope. Fire extinguishers. Every haunts needs them. And not just one that you dug out from the back of your garage. They need to be properly placed, in good working order and, even more important, the staff/crew needs to know how to use them.
What are the top five things every haunter should know about fire extinguishers? Funny you should ask. Here they are:
5. Fire extinguishers should be placed at every exit. It is always better to have too many than not enough.
4. There should be a flashlight placed next to each fire extinguisher. Preferably, a flashlight that glows in the dark so it's easy to find during a power outage. Strategically placed glow in the dark tape can also aide in this regard. Every actor and crew member should also carry a small flashlight on their person in the event of a power outage.
3. Haunts need to have 2A10 BC Fire Extinguishers. They can be purchased at a hardware store such as Lowes and/or Home Depot. They also need to be serviced annually. The fire marshal will probably (hopefully) check the date on the fire extinguisher to be sure it's up to code. If you purchase them at Home Depot or Lowes, make sure to tape a copy of the receipt to the extinguishers which makes them good for a year. After they are serviced, the extinguisher company will tag them with an update.
2. The fire extinguishers need to be easily accessible. They should be placed just above door knob height so everyone can reach them and in a place where people won't set things in front, on or around them. The staff/crew at the haunt needs to know how to use them. They also know the following PASS system of fire extinguisher operations.
- Pull the pin to discharge the extinguisher.
- Aim at the BASE of the flames.
- Squeeze the top handle or lever to release the extinguishing foam.
- Sweep from side to side on the fire until it goes out.
1. The most important thing about fire extinguishers is to make sure that everyone on site knows that the first rule of fire safety is that exiting the premises is far more important than fighting a fire. Getting out of the building is the first priority and they should only attempt to put out the fire if it is small and manageable.
Joining Hi Tech Haunts' Safety Blueprint Program Community is a way to start building a safety plan. Hi Tech Haunts provides check lists and downloads that can be printed and circulated among staff as well as kept on site at a haunt.
Every haunt, home and/or commercial, should have a Fire Safety Plan on site and all crew/staff/volunteers should be trained and familiar with the safety plan. To join our professional community, click here or text HITECHHAUNTS to 44222. You can begin building your plan by receiving safety downloads, check lists, tips, discounts and freebies! Although Hi Tech Haunts is not responsible for the safety of your attraction, we can provide materials to make it easier for you to create a safety plan.
Stay tuned for the Safety Blueprint Program, a webinar series that covers the ins and outs of inspections and safety. Please contact us with questions and/or suggestions. Hi Tech Haunts is passionate about creating programs to support you, your work and your guests.
While Hi Tech Haunts is passionate about safety, we also like to have fun. Enjoy the video here as Bones from MOTEL 6 Feet Under's Haunted House demonstrates how not to use a flashlight with your fire extinguisher. Yikes.


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By car
Getting here by private transport
Motorway A2; exit Lugano Nord; exit Varese/Ponte Tresa/Bioggio; at the traffic light, turn left following for Ponte Tresa; after 200m, turn left at the gas station (Via Cantonale 6, Building Galleria 1).
Important Notice: very few visitor parkings are available. Before coming to IDSIA by car, arrange a parking permit with your host.


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Date(s) - 09/09/2017
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Riverside Park
Riverside Art, Wine & Blues Festival this year on Saturday, Sept. 9th.
Our lineup this year includes Tawl Pawl, Ivas John, The Phonics, Lew Jetton, and our headliner is Samantha Fish (check her out on YouTube). We received a whole lot of buzz on social media when we announced that she was going to be our headliner and we are expecting a much larger crowd this year because she is our headliner.
The gates will open at 11 a.m. on the day of event. The music starts at noon and continues until approximately 8 p.m.


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To those of us who make our living with ideas, we are grateful for the kind comments and reactions from people who appreciate our writing and presentations.
The problem that accompanies our influence is the impression that all that matters is an insightful, inspiring idea. In fact, what I've observed is that our success has bred a class of idea junkies who move from one inspiring idea to the next, without any long term, sustainable effect.
One of the tendencies that I see in even writing a weekly column is coming up with another inspiring idea with which to wow readers. This does you a disservice as it assumes that the measure of "our" effectiveness – yours and mine together – is not the impact of an idea in action, but rather the cleverness of it.
I say "our effectiveness" because we are partners in determining with an idea has value. If it does, it is because it brings about a change with makes a difference that matters.
What does it mean for an idea to make a difference that matters?
It means that an idea creates change. Your attitude might change, or even your behavior. Your perspective and sense of purpose may change. If any of this takes place, it will ultimately result in actions that make a difference that matters.
Let's try a little experiment. Take an idea that you've recently found to be inspiring. It doesn't matter who the source is. It is the idea that matters, not its source. If you hear me correctly, a good idea has value in itself, not because it comes from this or that influential idea presenter.
Now do the following.
1. Write the idea down at the top of a page.
2. Restate the idea in your own words.
3. Identify one action to take to apply this idea in either your life or work context.
4. Define the difference that you see resulting from acting upon this idea.
The purpose of this little exercise is to explore why a particular idea has an appeal and any application. Many ideas sound profound, but have little application. If you focus on ideas that make a difference, you'll find your life and work making a difference that matters.
All of us who seek to influence people by our ideas would be well served by an audience that takes our ideas seriously to the point of testing them. Become our partners in identifying ideas that truly matter. Most of us welcome your interaction and insights. You just never know, you may become the next great influential idea person whom we are now following. How sweet would that be?


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Hoopla is only to be expected when there is a new James Bond movie in the offing and Skyfall has attracted more than its fair share for several reasons. It's the 50th anniversary of Bond on film, as well as make-or-break time for Daniel Craig after the poorly received Quantum of Solace. It has at its helm Sam Mendes, a director as respected in drama as he is untested in the action genre; and it arrives after the greatest promotional coup in British cinema –a prime spot for Bond in the London Olympics opening ceremony.
But the moments that elevate Skyfall from the efficient to the inspired can be attributed to one man: Javier Bardem, the hulking, 43-year-old Spanish actor whose delicious performance as Raoul Silva, sniggering cyber-terrorist, makes him a convincing contender for best Bond villain of all time.
With his dandyish bleached locks and sinister omnipresence, Silva appears at first to be cut from familiar cloth. In fact, he is the most textured and sympathetic villain in the entire series. "He's a peacock of a character, unlike anything Javier's played before," says Mendes. "Canny and witty and flirtatious in a disturbing way that even I didn't expect."
But then you don't cast an actor of Bardem's calibre as a thug. He is a three-time Oscar nominee, with one of those coveted statuettes to his name for playing a calm, remorseless killer in No Country for Old Men; keeping it company are assorted doorstops and bookends including a Bafta, a Golden Globe, the best actor prize from Cannes and five of Spain's Goya awards. He is highly discerning; his CV is littered with the names of outstanding directors, from Pedro Almodóvar (Live Flesh) and Alejandro Gonzáles Iñárritu (Biutiful) to Woody Allen (Vicky Cristina Barcelona) and Terrence Malick (To the Wonder).
Bardem, Mendes explains, was not immediately sold on the idea: "He was the one person who didn't say yes straight away." Mendes promised he could develop the character and says that many of the ideas - the way he looked, the hair colour - were Bardem's own. "I thought they weren't going to work," says Mendes. "All of them worked." Mendes certainly uses Bardem for maximum impact. The actor makes his entrance in Skyfall without fanfare or pyrotechnics; instead, he strolls slowly, even seductively, out of the distance and toward the camera in one long take. When he finally reaches Bond, he doesn't threaten him with any of the accoutrements of the supervillain; he opens Bond's shirt and trails his fingers across his chest.
No one who is familiar with Bardem's work will be surprised at the charisma and complexity he lends to Skyfall. It was there in his earliest work, playing oversexed lugs in risque comedies such as Jamón Jamón and Golden Balls, where Bardem exhibited an unapologetic sexual energy. He brought as much intelligence to these goofball parts as he did later to his Oscar-nominated work as the persecuted Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas in Before Night Falls (which prompted Al Pacino to leave him an admiring answer phone message) or as a people trafficker in Biutiful, a performance championed during awards season by the likes of Julia Roberts and Michael Mann.
Despite the high esteem in which he is held in the US film industry, Bardem has divorced himself for the most part from the circus of celebrity. He lives now in Madrid with his wife, Penélope Cruz, whom he married in the Bahamas in 2010, a union of Spain's two leading stars, and their one-year-old son, Leo.
Bardem was born in 1969 into a family of actors stretching back to Mercedes Sampedro, a stage actor in the late 19th century. The clan's strong leftwing principles had on occasion landed them in trouble with the Franco regime. "It was a very troubled time," according to Bardem, "to the point that to have the surname Bardem in those times was not good; you were pursued and put in jail." His mother, uncle, grandfather and siblings have all performed professionally, but far from making him highfalutin or pretentious, this background instilled in Bardem a sense of pride and dedication.
"My grandparents saw a lot of ups and downs and I knew from them that the job could entail difficulties. The only thing to do is to concentrate on working hard." Indeed, he seems positively embarrassed by praise or attention. "You want your work to be liked," he told me in 2008. "But at the same time you can't let it all become about acclaim and approval. Awards feed the ego and you don't want that. You have to protect the acting."
Although he had occasional roles in Spanish film and television during his childhood, Bardem's interests were not restricted to acting. He studied painting for four years and was also a member of Spain's national underage rugby team right up until Jamón Jamón brought him widespread recognition. Not that his distinctive misshapen nose is the result of a vindictive tackle: "Some guy just came out of the blue in a bar when I was 19 and wanted to have some fun."
His career had been building steadily in Spain throughout the 1990s, but it was Julian Schnabel's decision to cast him in Before Night Falls that changed his prospects overnight. It also required him to learn English. "The differences between my Spanish acting and my English acting are fewer now," he noted, "but I'll never be as comfortable in English. I just don't have the depth of history that I have with my own language."
Fortunately, he is also renowned for his dynamic physicality. John Malkovich, who directed him in the political thriller The Dancer Upstairs, has described Bardem as possessing "the strength and power of a bull, like a young Gérard Depardieu, but with a very masculine fragility underneath".
It's fascinating, then, that he seems drawn to parts that inhibit those natural strengths, forcing him into unfamiliar, uncomfortable situations. Take Live Flesh, in which he played a sexually insecure cop confined to a wheelchair. Or The Sea Inside, where his role as the real-life quadriplegic Ramón Sampedro, who lobbied for the right to kill himself, required him to age 20 years and spend the entire film bedridden. Not since Misery confined the famously hyperactive James Caan to a similar fate had an actor's boundless energy been contained so perversely.
"The only reason I chose Javier was because he's the best actor in Spain," said the film's director, Alejandro Amenábar. "Everything else was against him. He had the charisma, that was important. But his body was too big and the ageing makeup was a nightmare. But he was just so good." It was a stunningly focused performance, though one Hollywood director confided to me that he thought Bardem had been too likable in the part – that he hadn't risked challenging the audience.
The same charge could scarcely be levelled at him in the Coen brothers' film of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men. Even viewers too hardy to be perturbed by his portrayal of Anton Chigurh, the chillingly calm personification of evil, would surely have balked at his hairdo, a glossy, side-parted, unyielding bob. "This rigid, almost mathematical haircut gives the impression that the guy is ordered but also insane. There must be something broken or out of sync in his mind for him to wear that hairstyle and think it's normal. It makes you wonder what's beneath the hair."
Typically for Bardem, the part was important not for the acclaim it brought him but for what it helped him discover about himself. "Actors are lucky; we get to express ourselves fully in our work. But the bad thing is that we have to confront the ghosts, the badness inside us, and not be afraid of that. Of course, I haven't killed anyone, but when I did this film I needed to face up to the violence that I bring with me."
No Country for Old Men provided Bardem with his widest audience yet, but it didn't alter the direction of his career and it's doubtful that the success of Skyfall will do so either. He's just finished shooting his next film, Ridley Scott's thriller The Counselor, alongside Cruz, Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender; before that, we should get to see Malick's To the Wonder, in which he plays a priest suffering a crisis of faith.
But if Bardem gets offered more blockbusters in the wake of playing Silva in Skyfall, he'll be no more likely to take them than he would have been before. Actors routinely tell the world that it's all about the work, that the fame and the money mean nothing, but Bardem is one of the few who can say it with conviction. The day he sells out and accepts a job for the money will probably be the day the sky falls.


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Heritage Cabins at Gordon Country
The word heritage is familiar to all of us for it's value in terms of belonging and age. Our heritage cabins are our oldest cabins with that true sense of 'bush' and with a magical aura and atmosphere. Just perfect for large families and bigger communal groups, they are of course pet friendly (though restricted to their own pooch beds!)
We have six of these in total guaranteeing an authentic vintage country experience while still offering the comfort of basic luxuries such as fridges, gas cooktops and bar-b-ques.
Think 'Man from Snowy River' type accommodation and you won't be disappointed – keeping in mind they lived quite happily without power back then!
Forestry Cabin
A great cabin, the Forestry has 3 bedrooms and features a central kitchen with gas fridge and combustion stove. The bedding configuration is a double and 2 singles in one bedroom, 3 single beds in another, and a King bed in the 3rd bedroom. The cabin comfortably sleeps 8 people. All the crockery and cooking utensils you'll need are provided but you will need to bring your own sheets and gas bottle for the BBQ.
You'll love the large outdoor verandah ideal for relaxing and taking in the views, and the open Campfire situated under the canopy of huge old gums. Bathroom facilities are a short 100 metres away at the central ablution block.
Total of 8 Guests Bed Info : Bed 1: 4 singles, Bed 2: 1 single & 1 double Bed 3: 1 King
Miners Cabin
Miners is a great cabin – large and angular with 2 deck areas offering aspects to the north, south, east and west. The cabin features two main bedrooms and offers 8 berths overall.
Featuring a full size gas fridge and gas cooktop, this cabin also has a lovely area around the open firepit and a BBQ so you can enjoy a variety of cooking methods. Bathroom facilities are a short 150 metres away at the central ablution block. Please remember to bring your own sheets and gas bottle.
Total of 8 Guests Bed Info : 1st Bed: 1 x queen, 2nd Bedroom: 1 x King & 4 singles
Crest Cabin
Sleeping 8 people, this two bedroom cabin enjoys a central kitchen and also has one of our largest verandahs! Everyone loves a big verandah right?
For something different it has an incredible mirror room with a sofa bed and has an inbuilt double vanity bathroom with shower. In the kitchen you have a combustion stove and gas fridge with all necessary utensils and it also has its own barbecue overlooking one of the most peaceful and mesmerizing views in the valley. Don't forget – sheets and gas bottle!
Total of 8 Guests Bed Info : Bedroom 1 – 4 Single, Bedroom 2 – 1 Queen & 1 single. Additional Sofa bed available on request.
Grey Gums Cabin
Grey Gums – the name just takes you straight to the bush doesn't it? This is a real favourite with a huge deck overlooking the mountains and offers 8 berths so a good size.
A fantastic large kitchen with a gas fridge and combustion stove for cooking up the family roast and the three bedrooms all enjoy a view directly over the verandah. It also features the time honored traditional wood stove (Nana' scones), to keep your kettle and soup hot – not to mention toasty warm in winter. There's also the outdoor campfire and BBQ options.
Solar lights will help you find your way around this old beauty! The bathroom facilities are a short 100 metres away at the central ablution block and don't forget – bring along your own sheets and gas bottle.
Total of 8 Guests. Bed Info : Bedroom 1 – 1 King, Bedroom 2 – 1 Queen, Bedroom 3 – 4 Singles
Stockyard Cabin
Perfect for two Adults in a queen bed- this cabin also has a futon couch maximising the sleeping capacity to four people. The Stockyard is also fully self contained with its own bathroom/shower/toilet and small kitchenette.
Whilst one of our smaller cabins, it is perfect for an intimate couples getaway or a couple with a young family. Facilities include gas fridge and stovette, barbecue and open campfire. All your crockery and cooking utensils are provided but you will need to bring your own sheets and gas bottle.
Total of 4 Guests Bed Info : Open Plan – 1 Queen, 1 Sofabed
Honeymoon Cabin
The Honeymoon cabin sleeps 4 people with an open plan design in one large area. It has a Queen Bed and 2 single bunks and enjoys a verandah along the full length of the cabin to make the most of outdoor relaxing and taking in the spectacular views. Kitchen has a Gas fridge and combustion stove and there's a bar-b-que supplied as well. All your crockery and cooking utensils are provided but of course, you'll need to bring your own sheets and gas bottle. This is a lovely cabin best suited to a small family with facilities located at the central ablutions block 80 metres away.
Total of 4 Guests Bed Info : Open plan – 1 Queen, 2 singles


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Mike, 3/9/14
Absolutely a great razor at a great price. I've used this for about 3 months now and haven't had any issues. The one thing I don't like is the razor doesn't shave as close as I would like. However, I'm going to upgrade to the executive to see if there is any difference. Regardless, I would still buy them again. It's way better for the price compared to any other commercial quality blades.
Overall Value: Absolutely worth it!
Shaves Per Cartridge: 5 to 6
Mitchell R, 1/14/14
I am roughly two weeks in using DSC's 4X razor and am officially blown away by the experience. I switched from Gillette Mach3/Mach3 Turbo blades (used Fusion in the past as well); the 4X outperforms the Mach3 across the board.
Closeness/Comfort: my ratings above speak for themselves, but my shaves with the 4X have been phenomenal. Closer than the Mach 3 with ZERO irritation. I have sensitive skin and have long had serious issues with ingrown hairs (ingrown hairs are actually why I moved down from Fusion to Mach 3 - seemed like I was getting more of them with Fusion than its predecessor). Since switching to the 4X, I haven't had a single ingrown hair, cuts are a thing of the past, and I've experienced no razor burn whatsoever. I used to think I'd have to live with a red, burning, bumpy neck for the rest of my life; I'm thrilled to find out that isn't the case.
Longevity: As of this morning, I have shaved 8 times with my very first 4X blade and I STILL have yet to notice any degradation in comfort/closeness. I never got that kind of longevity out of the Gillette blades. With Gillette, I was switching blades every 5 or so shaves and I noticed a degradation in comfort after 1-2 shaves. I used to kill my face trying to squeeze as much life as possible out of the Gillette blades because of their exorbitant cost. Those days are over.
Additional considerations:
- The only criticism of the 4X I can offer: as another reviewer posted, I've found it can be a little difficult to shave right under the nose. (Perhaps there is more distance between the top blade and the top of the cartridge than w/Gillette?) It's by no means impossible - I just have to take a little more care to make sure I'm adequately covering this area.
- DSC included a sample of their shave butter with my first order, and I loved it. I got the best shave of my life using the 4X & shave butter. It is considerably thinner than most shave gels/creams, which seems to work perfectly with the 4X -- it rinses right off, keeping the 4X clean as a whistle throughout your shave. I've been using Jack Black Triple Cushioned Shave Cream and have been frustrated with how difficult it is to rinse off (both razor and face); it is very thick/viscid. My face also felt amazingly soft after using the shave butter - no need for an after shave product of any kind.
Overall Value: Absolutely worth it!
Shaves Per Cartridge: 9
Background: I'm pretty late to the blade/razor war, For years I've abused my face with either cheap disposable razors or Mach3 blades that I used to the point of razor burn because they were just so damn expensive. I was also pretty skeptical of dollar shave club despite, and in fact partly because of there awesome marketing campaign, I've been burned by subscription services before, and I don't have much facial hair so I didn't pay much attention. But now as
pressures from work and just a general desire and interest in beard experimentation, I decided I'd give it a shot and I'm glad I did.
I don't have much facial hair, I've been lucky in that sense but the problem I've always struggled with is despite whatever razor I use unless I go against the grain I can never really get an exceptionally smooth barbershop level shave, and I'm not claiming this does or does the Mach3, But I've since tempered my expectations, overall the dollar shave club 4X gives me a pretty comfortable shave, equivalent to my mach3 and with less strokes, a better feeling and looking handle, and better edge sharpness and control for the contours of my goatee. I've also used the executive and I think that that's a far better blade in terms of closeness, and value, this is definitely my go-to blade especially since I've been comfortable with my mach3.
As I've gotten more knowledgeable about the scene I've realized that these blades are Dorco and will definitely look to try them, and I was excited to learn about Harry's but seems from reviews here that while the handle is stellar the blades don't deliver on closeness. Will be watching closeness to see how the company responds. Something else all these companies should look out for when it comes to DSC is that not only do they offer quality products but the customer service is absolutely phenomenal, what little I've had to deal with it and that is definitely on my mind.
Overall Value: Absolutely worth it!
Shaves Per Cartridge: 8
Rex, 8/3/13
Brian Andress, 7/17/13
I switched a few months back from Gillette MACH3. Even from the first use of the blade, have found it difficult to reach under my nose and get a close shave in the corners of my mouth. Therefore, I've had to keep the Gillette razor around to reach those hard to reach places. The shave doesn't seem to be as close either, so I am considering an alternative now. $6 every
two months is hard to beat though!
Overall Value: Absolutely worth it!
Chris Marcotte, 5/4/13
I absolutely love dollar shave club. and the 4x lover's blade razor is my razor of choice. I pay 6 bucks a month and believe it or not, I get enough blade carts for not only me but my wife as well. We're saving at least 25 bucks a month as a result of this great deal.
Overall Value: Absolutely Worth It!
Brad, 4/23/13
I stuck with this razor for a few weeks but I am ditching it in favor of the Truman from Harrys.com. Previously I had used a Gillette Mach 3, shaving with the grain. I found using the DSC 4x I had to shave once with the grain and once against the grain for a close shave. Obviously I ended up with major razor burn. I hope the Truman from Harrys.com will give me a close shave on the first pass. It would be nice to show up for work without my skin on fire.
Overall Value: Don't waste your money
Brandon Riffel, 4/16/13
For me to get a really close shave, I have to shave "against the grain". I know that this is not good for your skin, but I have a coarse beard and it grows quickly. If I don't shave this way, I get 1 o'clock shadow!
I've been using DSC for about 6 months and relatively happy. Here is my site documenting my experience with DSC: http://dollarshaveclubreviewed.blogspot.com
Overall Value: Absolutely Worth It!
B Smiles, 4/15/13
I'm not a very discerning shaver, but this razor has proven to be the best value around for me. I rarely replace the cartridge and it continues to give me a solid, consistent shave. I don't see any reason why I wouldn't use this type of razor for a long time--I'm completely satisfied with it.
Overall Value: Absolutely Worth It!


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Accelerating adoption in the enterprise fuels 150 per cent year-over-year bookings growth
Mendix, which offers an easy-to-use platform to create and continuously improve enterprise applications, today announced its largest quarter ever, with 150 per cent global bookings growth compared to Q3 2016, driven by 217 per cent growth in North America and 198 per cent growth in the UK. More than 4,000 global organisations such as Kuehne + Nagel, Philips, Prudential Life Assurance, SUEZ, USAlliance and Zurich are now using the Mendix platform to create, deploy and manage apps to improve customer experiences, increase operational efficiency, and modernise their legacy systems.
Mendix also announced a global reseller agreement with SAP (NYSE: SAP). Through this agreement, SAP will resell and support the Mendix platform under the name SAP® Cloud Platform Rapid Application Development by Mendix, allowing customers to build custom applications on SAP Cloud Platform much faster than traditional development approaches.
"We are energised by the success of our customers and by the new opportunities offered through our agreement with SAP," said Derek Roos, CEO at Mendix. "Mendix continues to be the only Low-Code Platform with a sophisticated, cloud-native architecture, and our deep support for the open cloud ecosystem is helping enterprises deliver digital innovation with unprecedented speed, collaboration and control."
Highlights of the quarter include:
Enterprise Momentum
- Bookings Growth – Mendix celebrated its largest bookings quarter ever with 217 per cent year-over-year growth in North America and 198 per cent year-over-year growth in the UK.
- Partner Ecosystem Expansion – Mendix announced an agreement with SAP, under which SAP will resell and support the Mendix platform under the name SAP Cloud Platform Rapid Application Development by Mendix. Running on SAP Cloud Platform, this solution offers tight integration with SAP systems, data and services, helping enterprises unlock even greater business value from their investments in SAP software.
- Developer Community Growth – The Mendix developer community continued its strong growth with more than 30,000 downloads, and 26 universities across the globe now teaching Mendix as part of their curriculum.
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- Kubernetes deployment – Mendix extended its breadth of cloud-native deployment options, becoming the first low-code platform to support Kubernetes. Customers can now deploy Mendix apps across Kubernetes-orchestrated server clusters via Docker containers, benefitting from automated deployment, continuous delivery and horizontal scalability on virtually any PaaS stack.
- Mendix Atlas Release – The Mendix Atlas Release helps enterprises take a user-centric approach to app design and development. Highlights of the release include the Atlas UI Framework, which enables people without front-end development or UI design skills to create engaging user experiences, and the Web Modeler, a WYSIWYG development environment for business analysts and developers, to rapidly build Atlas-based UIs and functional prototypes.
- Analyst Recognition – Forrester Research ranked Mendix as a Leader in "The Forrester Wave™: Low-Code Development Platforms for AD&D Pros, Q4 2017". In the report, Forrester notes that, "Mendix continues to innovate in new use cases and deepen its features across the board. Its decision to base its low-code environment on Cloud Foundry also paid big dividends, as SAP — a Cloud Foundry distributor — adopted the vendor's platform as its worldwide low-code solution. That partnership is the first by one of the four largest enterprise vendors (IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP) with a low-code platform vendor and should accelerate Mendix's already substantial growth."
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following this thread. getting my UDR soon and would love to see if you manage to figure this out
Thanks, I would also love that.
Some good news is that all of the axle's internals are fine. The teeth on the gears and the splines on the axle shafts don't appear worn or chipped.
More good news is that no debris entered the gear reduction housing. So Traxxas does know how and intends to create sealed drivetrain housings. They just failed to with the axle housing.
So at this point it's just a matter of cleaning it all out, and putting it into a new axle housing, one which will actually keep debris out.
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After some pointless tinkering on my disassembled UDR, I think I know why the stock axle housing lets so much debris in.
It's super flexible, like undercooked pasta flexible. I think under suspension loads the pumpkin deforms, breaking the mating surface with the gear-reduction housing and inviting in all of that dirt the front tires are throwing back.
Sure, snapped axle housings suck, but I'd rather snap a housing and still have good internals to swap over than shred the internals and spare the housing by making it flexible.
So it appears an aluminum housing really is the solution to reduce the amount of flex going on at the pumpkin. Maybe I'll find a less expensive, lighter solution though...we'll see.
And my UDR cleans super easy after every session. Those super tiny pebbles do beat up my planetary housing and driveshaft though. It's pretty beat up looking only after four 30-minute sessions each, looks like i've done at least 20 sessions if you see them.
If you get better results in aluminum housing, I'll jump on that bandwagon as well.
That's a good thought, but I tried the silicone, with no luck. What I think is needed is either something to force the pumpkin to retain it's shape, or a pumpkin that just doesn't deform.
I'm eyeing up that housing from Supershafty. I'm checking with my hobby shop today, and if they don't have any in stock, I'll buy the one from Supershafty. Thanks for posting it.
My hobby shop had a GPM aluminum housing in stock, so I bought that. I like the look of the Vitavon housing more, but if my shop stocks upgrades for my models I try to show them some love by buying from them instead of online.
I also got Traxxas aluminum wheel hexes and RPM trailing arms to support the weight of this axle housing. I should have an idea as to how effective this solution is within a few months.
I really wish Traxxas had participated somewhat in this process, even if by telling me that the housing is floppy. But they chose to keep it corporately safe, and remain silent on the issue. Predictable, and disappointing.
Im sure Traxxas is reading this, and maybe future UDR models will have a better axle housing. Like if they stick with plastic, it will be more rigid and the openings and seams are all facing rearward. Maybe they'll even incorporate a gasket system like the receiver box.
I've contacted Shafty, he has vitavon axles in stock. i pulled the trigger and bought one. My plastic axles is so beat up from the terrain here lol I haven't opened my axles again and its been about 10 30-minute sessions. but im not worried about its internals anymore. it seems to be bulletproof based on your pictures.
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Congrats, that Vitavon housing looks sweet. If you haven't already, look into beefing up the trailing arms, as these aluminum housings are heavy.
Mine is in rebuild mode currently, getting it back to the condition you'd want it in on Thursday night before a race weekend.
I swapped the front drive cups, cleaned out the front A-arms which were full of dirt again and cleaned the rest of the truck out with 80psi from my compressor. I cleaned and re-filled my shocks too. Most of the rears were low on oil, and they all had dirty oil.
I'll be painting the A-arms and new trailing arms silver to match the housing, with model paint. I'm also removing the cover plates from the A-arms. All they do is trap debris. I know my paint job won't last, but the truck will look nice at contingency.
My axle housing is built, greased and Loc-Tited, waiting to be installed. I suspect the weight of this housing will settle the rear end down a bit, and keep the nose up on jumps.
And finally, a new steering servo will go in. A Savox 1256-TG from my rock crawler.
She'll be ready for a shakedown soon.
Thanks for the tips! I already have a Hot Racing trailing arms and its already looking beat after a 1 hour session. lol But still looks better than the stock plastic and RPM ones. And I agree, the back end needs to have some weight because it's always nose down on jumps.
After 5 runs, I've opened up all the diffs, planetary, and shocks, and serviced them, just all factory specs. I like the way factory handles. Suits my driving style. But I may try 80wt on the slave shocks as I want more dampening now that I am starting to do some jumps. Nothing big, 2 foot high, keeping it scale.
Also upgraded the steering bellcranks to aluminum but im thinking of putting the stock ones back again because on full sends, and throttle release after a full send, I noticed by UDR would veer left. Never had that problem before. Or maybe because of diffs? tires unload enevenly? i dont know.
Replaced my servo to powerhobby 729MBL, super strong and fast. Maybe a bit too fast because I had to relearn how to drive the UDR again, slight input and sends the rear tires loose all of a sudden.
Overall, still learning and tuning to how I want my UDR. Love this rig, Only real complaint is the battery tray come a bit loose and lets small rocks/sand inside.
Stock is:
Front: 30wt
Rear: 60wt
And that's in Traxxas oils. There could be differences between other manufacturer's oils.
I know logically the ones with springs get 30wt and the ones without get 60wt...but Id better be safe
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I've been using Losi oils as they are more avilable than Team associated. Losi tends to be a tiny bit on the heavier side or so they say, But honestly have not seen a differencce.
Well the axle's built and installed. I've driven the truck once since, back at the beach in Oceanside, CA. The sand is super fine there, so the next time I tear this axle apart, we'll have a good read on whether or not the aluminum housing actually solves the debris problem.
I ran it first on clean concrete, and the truck drifted nicely without rolling over once. Maybe all this extra weight down low really does benefit performance.
I also removed the lower control arm cover plates, as they just trap debris. There wasn't any apparent difference in performance without them.
I painted the upper and lower control arms, trailing arms and the rear upper shock mounts. All silver, so they look like metal. The paint on the arms survived very well through the sand. Some real rough off-road terrain will give the paint a good test. I used a spray paint for plastic models, and if the paint survives, I'm considering doing the entire cage with a chrome model paint.
I'll likely pick up a 3rd battery, and do an endurance race against my son's Yeti again soon. A 250 lap or so race around our super rough outdoor track should be fun, test the trucks, and point out who the fastest scale driver is. If you're in the lead, and roll over resulting in human power being needed to right the vehicle, you drop to 2nd at least, no matter how big your lead was.
The only real problem is counting laps. We've never done a race with that many laps before and I think keeping an accurate lap count is going to be the biggest problem.
Looks great man! I can't wait to get my metal axle!
You mentioned before that it's a GPM brand? How's the quality and fitment?
It seems pretty nice, I was surprised. I'm not really a GPM fan, as I'm used to their stuff being junky, cast aluminum.
The axle housing is a CNC piece though, and everything fits nice and tight. Plus, all I really want it to do is keep the internals clean. The tolerances definitely seem good enough for that, and the CNC aluminum should definitely solve the pumpkin flex problem.
They include a ton of stainless hardware to assemble and install it, which is a nice addition. You could almost build and install 2 axle housings with the hardware they supply.
It's just very heavy. It'd be interesting to know if the Vitavon housing is lighter. I know that extra, non-rotational weight low is great for handling characteristics, but it's still an overall weight increase which is hard on the drivetrain and electronics.
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I was at the hobby shop today getting another battery and they showed me a pretty cool Spektrum system for lap counting.
I'd have to buy the system ($70), build a rack for it, and then buy new TX/RX systems for both my son's truck and my truck. Then we'd have infrared lap counting to take anywhere.
So probably more pricey than I want to buy right now. But it's a neat option.
1. Dog bones are sitting at the brim of the drive cups on full droop and that's too close for comfort for me.
2. Upper and lower arms retaining pins that attached them to the bulkhead has a bit of play. Stock ones did not and they pin GPM uses are thinner compared to stock.
3. Steering knuckles, you will lose a bit of camber and toe-in. Did not like the way the GPM front end handle. So much slop and play I was all over the place even with TSM 100%. And it would veer left right away on full throttle.
Then I switched to Hot Racing.... and also extremely disappointed. Basically same problems with the GPM but not as much with the additional of 1 thing, the front upper arm hits the tire and rim on full turn...
long story short, my UDR front end is completely back to stock again and I'm really happy. Sucks I had to learn the hard way and wasted hundreds of dollars. The only metal front end part is my toe links because the plastic ones bow too much.
And I don't have a GPM axle to compare but I feel like VItavon is a bit heavier. Judging by the pictures, Vitavon seems beefier all around. I could be wrong though.
Bummer about your front end parts. That sucks to spend all that cash & time only to find out stock was better. Hot Racing has been hit or miss in my experience, varying between a real performance upgrade or something you can't even install because it's so poorly built.
And on the lap counter price, the $500 or so is just too much radness for us right now. Family of 7 living in San Diego County on the one salary of a police officer (me) means that we'll have to find another way to mimic scale off-road racing for now. Stimulus checks maybe?
Its the radio systems that cost so much. For the system to work, each vehicle needs a $250 RX/TX system with telemetry from Spektrum.
And yea I wasted money on those parts, I also do not want to sell them because I feel like I am cheating on the buyer by selling them poor quality parts. I'll just take my losses.
And as a fellow LEO, you be safe and stay healthy!
If you come over again, hit me up. PM me for my cell number. I stay in North County San Diego, but the outdoor track I run at up here is a blast. My son would love to put his Yeti up against two UDRs.
His Yeti runs on 2S, and it's not as fast as a UDR. But with the tight turns and super rough terrain at the track, speed is more your enemy than your friend.
Coronado is a fun place, and their police department is probably the highest paid department in the county. If I worked for them, I'd have the lap counting system.
My son and I were back at the track this evening, with my UDR bumping his Yeti off of the top spot at the outdoor track. We geared his Yeti up, and the increased speed proved too much to handle, as he repeatedly blew turns and rolled his truck. We swapped the lead back and forth several times, but I ran a cleaner, faster race. He also broke his steering servo gears and DNF'd after only 2 batteries.
The upgrades I did since my last outing have had the following results:
Aluminum axle housing: No idea as far as keeping the internals clean. I won't know that until I tear it down again, which won't happen for several batteries. But the weight did settle the rear end down. I could hit whoops (slightly) faster, and jumping performance was improved. The truck still likes to go nose down in the air, but noticeably less. I was not a fan of adding so much weight, but now I'm glad I did. And if it keeps the insides clean, I'll be really happy.
Steel wheel hexes: no difference noticed.
RPM trailing arms: no difference noticed.
Painted arms: the paint held up very well, only losing a small amount from the bottoms. I used some Testors German silver, and it still looks great. The next time I have the truck disassembled, I'll probably find some Testors chrome or some other metallic looking color to spray the cage with.
Fresh shock oil: stock oil weights have the truck performing like it did new, which is great. Traxxas really did dial the suspension on this truck out of the box. I see no need to change spring rates or damping.
New steering servo: I know most wont agree with this, but no difference noticed. I thought I'd see a big performce upgrade here, going to a 233oz servo that's faster than stock, but it seems the same to me.
Well, keep fiddling around with your UDRs. I'll likely be selling off several RC cars soon, in the pursuit of another hobby. But the UDR won't be going anywhere! Ever. If I could only have one RC, it'd be this one.
I took my old, chopped up stock body and turned it into this:
I had already cut it into 3 sections, before one of my 2 year old sons damaged it. Today, I painted the front two sections on the outside with metallic blue.
It's a totally garbage paint job that took 15 minutes, and got dropped on the ground while the paint was still drying. I did 2 coats at once, and puddled paint up everywhere. But it looks good for a desert truck!
I kept the stickers very minimal, to hopefully get that garage built look I wanted with my other body. Now, my blue and silver body is the race body, and this one is my knock-around body.
Having the rear body panels removed shows off some of my metallic looking (painted) parts, and actual metal parts from the rear end.
Now stop looking at my truck, go get yours out of the garage, and look at it!


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Mandalay Resources Corp (TSE:MND) (OTCMKTS:MNDJF) said Monday it is aiming to raise up to C$60 million through a financing transaction, which includes a public offering and a convertible bridge loan.
The Canadian miner said it has arranged a public offering of up to approximately C$50 million and an US$8 million convertible bridge loan from an affiliate of CE Mining. an investment fund advised by Plinian Capital, which is controlled by Brad Mills, chairman of Mandalay's board of directors.
"This financing gives Mandalay the financial flexibility it needs to not only address short-term liquidity requirements but also to maintain and grow the business. In particular, the financing provides the capital required to ensure that we execute the high-grade Youle vein development program. This is key to realizing our objective of doubling Mandalay's production profile over the next three years, as outlined in our three-year production guidance released on January 16, 2019," said president and CEO Dominic Duffy, in a release.
"This financing will also allow us to fast track the exploration and development of the Aurora zone at Bjorkdal where initial drilling has indicated significantly higher overall grades and thicknesses than Bjorkdal's average reserve grade and mineral thicknesses. We also intend to fund further exploration activities at both Costerfield and Bjorkdal, following up on particularly promising near mine prospects that emerged out of exploration drilling work completed in 2018," he added.
Mandalay has a number of projects on the go, including the Costerfield gold-antimony mine in Victoria, Australia and the Björkdal gold mine in Northern Sweden.
READ: Mandalay Resources says 4Q gold output met revised 2018 production guidance
The company said in a release that funds are intended to fund working capital requirements, including development work at Costerfield, and tailings upgrade and capital requirements at Bjorkdal. Additionally, funds will be used for debt reduction, future planned exploration activities and for general corporate purposes.
According to the release, during the fourth quarter of 2018 and the start of 2019, a combination of unexpected operational and financial events affected the company's cash flow and cash reserves. The financing is intended to resolve the company's short-term liquidity needs and provide additional capital to allow it to execute its three-year production-growth plan and to undertake significant exploration activities at its Björkdal and Costerfield mines.
In the release, it was indicated that three of Mandalay's largest shareholders have indicated their support for the public offering and have committed to making significant investments.
The financing was negotiated and approved on behalf of Mandalay by a special committee of Mandalay's board of directors comprised exclusively of independent directors, each of whom is free of any conflict of interest relating to the financing.
"We are also extremely pleased to have the support of our largest shareholders who have indicated that they intend to participate in the financing in a significant way, in addition to CE Mining. Their commitments underline their support and confidence in Mandalay, the potential of its assets, and its strategy going forward," said Duffy.
Shares of Mandalay Resources were at C$0.13 on Monday.


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PHOTOS: Elton John wowed the crowds in Mackay
AFTER months of preparation, one of the world's biggest superstars took to the stage of BB Print Stadium in Mackay, North Queensland, on Friday night.
And the man and the band did not disappoint.
Sir Elton John and his Band came on stage to the roar of the 15,000+ strong audience and stayed on stage for a two-hour show.
He played some of the crowd favourites, including Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer, Saturday Night's Alright and Benny and the Jets.
But he also played some of his own favourites from early in his career.
The crowd responded with the same enthusiasm as they did with his all of his hits, with a marriage proposal during Tiny Dancer.
He even threw in a his own unique version of Waltzing Matilda.
Sir Elton John used his Mackay concert as a platform to hit out at terrorism and spread a message of love.
The superstar dedicated his song I Want Love to people who had suffered at the hands of, or been affected by, "brainless nightmare idiots".
"We live in strange times ... People being mown down by cars and people being blown up," he said.
As Sir Elton and his band played the hit, the big screen sent a message of love to cities that had been touched by terrorism.
"BER MAD SYD LDN MCR PAR ORL NCE STO," the sign of cities read.
More than 15,000 concertgoers, including more than 5000 who jetted in from out of town, packed out the BB Print Stadium as it played host to the legendary musician.
Sparkling from head to toe in an embellished blue suit and a pair of his signature glasses, the playful 70-year-old hammed it up, demanding applause and screams from the eager audience.
"So, we finally got to Mackay and we are extremely happy to be here," he said.
"We love coming to Australia and we love coming to places we have never been before."
Despite the best efforts of security, a large group of fans crowded at the front of the stage for most of the second half of the show.
To close he played an audience favourite, Candle in the Wind and hundreds shone lights to the stage, adding to the atmosphere of the best show Mackay has hosted.
Were you there? What did you enjoy most?
Brian Venton Yes was there to see him live. His piano skills are truly amazing. Love the tribute to waltzing matilda and all the other classics songs.
George Olga It's really happened,it was a wonder in Mackay yesterday and Elton really performed alive on stage here)). He was so awesome, I never was a big fan of him,but yesterday I fall in love when I saw how hard it was all the time to play piano music and sing song without stopping and how much energy he was putting in the act)great job,I amazed by Elton band and his talents) thanks a lot to all,who made it happened) want more
Natalie Bornman I got chills watching it was incredible 😊
Dianne Cameron Elton was fantastic! and the organisers of the event did an amazing job! I was sceptical on the buses but they were fantastic..,great job to all..Bring on the next one
Jess Reichelt Hubby asked me to dance when Tiny Dancer played. It was our wedding song so it was a really surreal feeling seeing and hearing it live. A once in a lifetime moment. Truly humbled and blessed
Vicky McLean What an amazing opportunity to be able to witness such a class act in regional Queensland, well done to all those involved in making it happen. Elton John was amazing and Busby Marou are a brilliant duo!
Paula Edwards I bawled my eyes out to candle in the wind since this September marks 20 years when he sang it at Princess Diana's funeral. Crocodile rock was my favourite. And glad to see Busby Marou as support act.
Sarah Davis Waltzing Matilda!!!! He is phenomenal I could watch him play all night!
Kacey Barba His piano skills were unlike no others! He was mind blowing! Amazing!
Diana Said Fantastic and A once in a Life Time Experience for me. Wow .🎹🎤🎶😎
Natasha Sloan AMAZING he is a true star A night we will never forget
Janet Williamson Sir Elton is a legend-Mackay totally rocked last night 🎹🎶💃🥂
Deborah Anne Fantastic night! Elton is a legend & Mackay did a awesome job


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The most incredible thing about Krakow is the history. It was a home-city for many important Kings as a previous capital of Poland. Near the river called Vistula, there is the Wawel Castle, where the old city center starts. The road from this castle provides to Market Square, which is the biggest square in Europe! Around the Market Square there are a lot of restaurants with kitchen from all over the world (Italian, Spanish, Greek, Mexican, Russian, Japanese and much more) and of course great polish kitchen which is made mostly from meat and potatoes. Every Christmas and Easter in the center of Market Square there is special market with polish food, souvenirs, articles for kitchen and clothes.
Instead of Market Square, the Old City of Krakow includes also another special area called Kazimierz, known as Jewish City. It is best known for being home to a significant Jewish community from the 14th century on until the Holocaust in the Second World War. There are many old churches and synagogues full of a interesting history, for example: Old Synagogue (XV century), Remuh Synagogue (XVI century), Saint Catherine Church (XV century).
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By The Little Mulberry Project
These homemade stained-glass windows are delightfully fun to make, encourage fine motor skills and explore little people's natural fascination with light and colour.
Light focuses attention on colour and form and these stained-glass windows allow exploration of the mixing of colours, the overlapping of colours and the difference between transparent and opaque materials.
Tearing (and cutting for bigger little people) the delicate tissue paper is also a great chance to practice some fine motor skills.
Butterflies have been a sweet source of fun and inspiration this year for my little ones – the beloved The Very Hungry Caterpillar book; memorable visits to Butterfly Creek; and watching our little swan plant foster a home for some majestic monarchs – they are the perfect muse for this little light inspired craft.
- Black Cardboard
- Duraseal contact clear (book cover) paper
- Tissue Paper
- Find a butterfly design that you like (Pinterest has great examples).
- Trace or sketch outline onto black cardboard and cut out silhouettes and inside wings (leaving at least 1/2 inch border).
- Place silhouettes onto contact paper.
- Let little hands cut or tear up small pieces of tissue paper and apply to contact paper inside the butterfly wings.
- Once wing fully covered, place another sheet of contact paper over the top and cut around butterfly (leaving 1/2 inch sealed edge).
- Hang on window and enjoy the enchanting lights, shapes and colours!
The Little Mulberry Project is a virtual scrapbook created by a stay-at-home mum of two adorable girls full of their creative crafty projects, adventures and explorations. For more creative inspiration check out their Website or follow them on Instagram.


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ArtBark International returned to Los Angeles to present its absorbing production of Alma.Sama.: Fragments and Accents from the Life of Alma M. Karlin (1889-1950). Performing at John Pennington's ARC in Pasadena, CA., the company was joined by guest artists, The Hubbard Collective, which presented Sacred Matters choreographed by Artistic Director Irishia Hubbard.
Alma M. Karlin was a Slovene-Austrian traveler, writer, poet, polyglot (she spoke thirteen languages), teacher of languages, and a theosophist (collector of different forms of philosophical or religious thought based on a mystical insight into the divine nature). She traveled alone around the world ending back in Europe during World War II where she died poverty stricken. Karlin authored over nine books including The Odyssey of A Lonely Woman (1933), and The Death-Thorn and Other Strange Experiences in Peru and Panama (1934).
It was this extraordinary woman's story that inspired the artists of ArtBark International to work together for two years to create Alma.Sama. that was presented at the ARC in Pasadena, CA. Misa Mandigo Kelly, Marijan Pušazvec and Stephen Kelly have created an inspiring work that traces Ms. Karlin's travels around the world, exposes her hopes and fears, and celebrates her talents. It is a wonderful tribute to an amazing person.
Alma.Sama. begins with Misa Mandigo Kelly preparing suitcases for a journey. This sets up the work's premise for Karlin traveling alone around the world. She is joined by two other women, each proclaiming to be the real Alma Karlin. It soon becomes apparent that all three performers, Kelly, Mojca Majcen and Trina Mannino portray Alma Karlin during different stages of her life. These three women bring very different interpretations to Karlin. Kelly is an experienced performance artist and a seasoned performer who brings life to Karlin through her acting and being comfortable working with props. She is Alma Karlin in one scene and then beautifully performs musically on brass bowls, a gourd, rocks in a jar and with her own vocals as Trina Mannino dances.
Mannino works with ArtBark International while based in Brooklyn, NY. Her performance throughout Alma.Sama. is steady, direct and stunning. She inhabits her characters and they come alive because of this, rather than by showing off her technique, which is strong.
Mojca Majcen is a beautiful dancer and excels during her solo that expresses the torment Karlin experienced while interned in San Francisco. The solo is too long and Majcen depends too heavily on her high extensions. They often detract rather than aid in expressing the emotion behind the solo.
The storyline, written by Misa Mandigo Kelly, Stephen Kelly, Marijan Pušazvec in coloration with Mojca Majcen, Trina Mannino and Cecily Stewart are beautifully crafted. The choreography by Stephen Kelly, Misa Kelly and Trina Mannino is beautifully structured and for the most part, manages to adequately portray the story being told. The costumes and props by Misa Kelly are beautiful but they do not always help depict what part of the world Karlin is in.
Alma.Sama. is a very strong work, but some of the sections are too long. I was also not clear what the long poles represented or why they were used in that way. Stephan Kelly's original sound score greatly contributes to the where and when of Karlin's life and Paul Tran did a wonderful job of creating the various atmospheres and environments. I am sure that Alma Karlin would have enjoyed and honored by this production.
Irishia Hubbard has created a wonderful venue for her very talented group, The Hubbard Collective. Her work, Sacred Matters is powerful and it expresses the struggles of the Black community in a sensitive and direct way. The work opens with four short vignettes that act like a table of contents. She shows us the lives of men in prison who are the victims of mass incarceration. Women dressed in their church finest, depict how wives and/or mothers are affected by this injustice. A young man is murdered by police when they mistake his toy gun for a real one, like the 2014 case of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland, Ohio. This short but intense solo was performed superbly by Edgar Aquirre. The dance ends with the entire cast standing along the front of the stage with their right arms raised in the civil rights solidarity salute. It was an potent statement.
Performing to the beautiful music of Wynton Marsalis, The Hubbard Collective gave a wonderful performance. The dancers included Stephanie Johnson, Julienne Mackey, Julianna Cressman, Irishia Hubbard, Noelle White, Nicole Rivor, Tar-ra Laperdon, Carl Cubero, David G. Lee, Dominik Haws, Keegan Sullivan, Malcolm Dunbar, Edgar Aquirre and Thomas Harlin. The very nice costumes were by Julie Keen.