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While walking in the garden last Summer I came upon this leaf with a perfect caterpillar loveheart eaten out of it. Still makes me smile even though the Winter chill is here.
The girls and I are counting down the days until Spring. I'm tempted to get the sunflower seeds going but know that its still a little bit early. Patience grasshopper!
Had a lovely week this week with visitors from overseas. Isabel and Beatrice, daughters of our friend Christine who runs the incredible School of Hope in Tijuana, came to visit our sleepy little town. we took them to see the sights of Jervis Bay and did the tourist thing in Sydney.
We had so much fun and really enjoyed getting to know the girls better :)
This amazing fossil was at Stony Creek in Jervis Bay...sticking out of the sandstone with its centre completely crystalised...probably millions of years old...such a special treat!

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It's a Kinect-based prototype built by Koln International School of Design students that uses a piece of stretchy material with images projected onto it as a touchscreen. Kinect cameras are thrown into the mix to work out where you are touching the fabric and how hard you're pressing down.
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I need some help. For over one month now my baby has had loose, green (bright green to sark green) stools full of mucus, sometimes just mucus. I have taken her to several doctors, all of whom say that this is within the range of normal. But I know it is not. Not for one month. And she used to have the creamy mustard yellow poops. She is now 3 months and has anywhere between 8-12 bowel movements a day, all of them this green mucus.
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If I turn up in January 2012 and visit a few Language schools, am I likely to find enough work to live on (legally)? I have a CELTA and 8 years teaching experience. Would really appreciate some advice! Back to top HLJHLJJoined: 06 Oct 2009Posts: 1205Location: Ecuador Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 4:06 am Post subject: You would come on a 12-IX visa, which is good for 6 months, then find a job when you got here and convert to a different visa once you had an employer. Most people look for work after they arrive. Language schools in particular don't tend to recruit in advance. More often it's a case of having a class ready to open and no teacher, so the recruitment process>job start may be just a few days (or the next day, or the same day, depending how desperate they are). Being in the right place at the right time counts for a lot. If you aren't fussy about the kinds of classes you take, or the hours (e.g. split shifts, working weekends) you should be able to find work pretty easily. Once you are settled and have your visa sorted, then you can start picking and choosing a little more. Do be aware that visa regulations are changing frequently at the moment, and there are only a few schools that can sponsor cultural exchange visas. Back to top viv123Joined: 27 Aug 2011Posts: 7 Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:23 am Post subject: Thank you, that's really helpful. Back to top labombaJoined: 28 Apr 2009Posts: 31 Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:25 pm Post subject: You get the 12-IX visa from your home country. Old posts on this forum are your best bet for information on this together with the Ecuadorian embassy/consulate in your home country. It invloves a few hoops to jump through like police report, bank statements etc. It is very advisable to get this in your home country as it makes you much more employable and it is much easier than later. When you get to Ecuador you have to register the 12-IX visa and then get an ID card, called a censo I think? I think you will have no problem finding something. Guayaquil has the most opportunites and will pay the best but you may prefer another place which most probably will pay a lot lower. I saw plenty of jobs in Guayaquil when I was there in a large range of places from private schools to universities. Where are you thinking of trying? Back to top viv123Joined: 27 Aug 2011Posts: 7 Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:52 am Post subject: Thanks. I'm hoping to find something in Quito. Do you think that's likely in January 2012? Thanks again for the advice. Back to top just_a_mirageJoined: 11 Nov 2008Posts: 169Location: ecuador Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:52 pm Post subject: Definately come in on the 12-IX visa. But be aware that cultural exchange visas are becoming much more difficult to get, and some applicants have been turned down recently. On the 12-IX you can work legally, but you may or may not get a cultural exchange visa. Check out EIL in Quito. 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Court Refuses To Issue Injunction Stopping Secret Web Spycams From Running On Rental Laptops
from the really? dept
But, no such luck. The judge refused to order an injunction, pointing out, first of all, that the people suing no longer had that laptop, so there was no additional harm to them. As for everyone else in the class, there's this stunner of a line from the judge:
Moreover, it is purely conjecture that the other members of the putative class will be subjected to remote access of personal information.That doesn't make sense to me at all. If they're not subject to remote access, then such an injunction wouldn't matter anyway. Yet, if they are subject to the remote access, then the injunction can help. In other words, the judge's logic is backwards: it might not happen, so let's not try to prevent it? The court could still issue the injunction -- and if people aren't subject to that kind of remote access to their personal information, then nothing would happen.
Separately, the judge suggested that the family has a weak case, because the CFAA computer hacking law they're relying on requires interception of electronic communications... and the court isn't sure that snapping a photo of you captures electronic communications. That certainly does raise an interesting legal question. I'm not a fan of the CFAA, but if you're just spying on someone via a webcam, is that the same thing as spying what's on their desktop? I think the common sense solution is that of course both should be seen as violating the law... but it is a unique situation.
I'm not the only one surprised and confused by this. Internet lawyer Venkat Balasubramani was surprised as well:
Yikes! Privacy class actions seem out of control to me, but I'll admit even I was surprised by this result. I'm equally surprised that the Aaron's-affiliated defendants did not all just stipulate to suspending use of the software until things were sorted out. (Aarons, Inc. did, but its franchisee Aspen Way did not. In fact, Aspen Way did not participate in the hearing, which makes the denial of injunctive relief all the more perplexing.) Setting aside whether the court was correct in its view of the merits of the case, the court takes an unduly restrictive view of the facts when it states that no "interception" of an electronic communication occurred because there was no evidence that Mr. Byrd was online or communicating with someone else when the image in question was captured. Surely, given the ex-employee's testimony as to what type of information was viewed through use of the software, it's fair to presume that the Aspen Way employees are not sitting around making sure that the capture only occurred while the computer user was offline or not communicating with another person.But seriously, think about what this ruling could mean. It could certainly open up the opportunity for more software products to secretly turn your camera on, claiming it's fine because there's no "communication" going on.


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Marcus Doidge visits parking level P2 and thought it would have been scarier
It's Christmas Eve and workaholic Angela (Rachel Nichols) is at the office late. Rushing off for a family party, she heads to her car on parking level two, which is the what the film's P2 title refers to, so it's safe to assume that this isn't going to go quite as planned.
Anyway, Angela's car won't start and after a failed attempt of help from the parking security officer Tom (Wes Bentley), Angela calls for a cab and waits in the office lobby. With the doors locked and the cabby too impatient to wait, Angela heads back to P2. Unfortunately it's time for lights out in the parking area and to make things worse Tom, the seemingly kind hearted security officer, turns out to be quite the mental case.
Drugging Angela and chaining her leg to his office table, Tom wakes his prisoner up in full Santa outfit, HO HO HO, and begins spouting the usual thriller nonsense about how he's been watching her and how they would make a great couple despite her many sins (yawn). All this is backed up with the fact that at some stage in this kidnapping, Tom had stripped Angela and put her in the tightest white Marilyn Monroe-esq dress he could get his mitts on—maybe not the best way to woo your beloved on Christmas Eve.
What follows is a series of terrorising acts, including the truly gruesome killing of one of Angela's work colleagues, as well as one of the most inventive ways of getting someone out of a lift that I've seen in movies.
Despite P2's parking lot being one of the best areas for scares in quite some time, it's all a bit overplayed. P2 embraces many of the thriller clichés without really utilising the traits that could come with its setting. The makers really concentrate on the age old 'I've been watching you' bad guy and the damsel in distress, but they never really capture just how scary a place a parking lot can be, even without a full on twisted Elvis fanatic chasing a girl around in it. Sadly P2 just becomes a series of hide and seek moments cobbled together with typically bad horror decisions from its lead. As a couple of examples, when you find an axe, maybe you could try smashing down some of those locked doors you were having problems with earlier or maybe even the main entrance to the parking lot, before you go straight after your terroriser and his mean Rottweiler, or alternatively, when this decision does pay off and you have your mental wannabe boyfriend down, finish him off, rather than running to find yet another place to hide.
It's not that this is a bad thriller; it's just a very typical one. Wes Bentley just provides a very obvious psycho, who brings absolutely nothing new to the table other than looking like the evil Tobey Maguire, which is a shame because I thought his recent work in Weirdsville showed a hint of better things to come.
P2 still has its fair share of scares and the minor amount of gore it has is extreme, but it just did very little to engage me. Considering the producer of this movie is Alexandre Aja, whose High Tension lived up to its name in spades, you'd think that he would have had produced more of an impact with a movie that really could have had you on edge for its entirety, even if he wasn't on directing duties this time out.
P2 was worrying at first. After a fairly good looking opener we are presented with a shot of the city, which I initially thought had snow falling on it. It's not snow, it's grain. Thankfully this is an isolated shot and never occurs again. As for the rest of the movie's transfer, it does okay. The colours look very good against the stark backgrounds. Angela's red coat and the Christmas decorations peppered throughout the movie all look pretty fantastic. It's just a shame there's not more in the way of detail. The image really isn't a sharp one at all.
As for the darkness of the movie, it looks good for the most part, using some clever lighting tricks to make it light without ever being bright. There are a few shots where the only light source is a mobile phone display and that suffers from blocking, but all in all this is a transfer that just about shows off its HD benefits but never does anything that celebrates it.
This works to two extremes. I found some of the dialogue a little low in places and found myself turning it up a few notches to accommodate only to scramble to turn it down when the sound really kicked in. I also found it had a little too much bass throughout despite fiddling with my amp to ease it down.
That said, the sounds for much of the less significant sounds were good. Wine pouring into a glass, banging on doors, tires bursting and water pouring into a lift all sounded natural and clear and when they needed to, took full advantage of the surround system.
The commentary by director Franck Khalfoun, Alexandre Aja and Gregory Levassear plods along at a nice pace. It starts off with plenty of thoughts and feelings on the project and stories behind the decisions made. They mention how hard it is to make a psycho believable without tripping into funny or stupid, which after seeing the movie was something they failed to pull off in my mind. The second half tails off a little with more moments of silence and being reduced to describing what we're seeing on screen before ending with remising how funny Wes Bentley's 'Tom' was.
Moving onto the featurettes, we start with 'A New Level of Fear' (12:07), which is the making of. This is brief at best and really goes into little detail beyond a few feelings on the project.
'Tension Nouveau: Presenting Franck Khalfoun' (3:01) is a introduction to the film's director and his slanted to the right Hip Hop baseball cap and 'Designing Terror (5:19) is once again an all too brief look at how they put together some of P2's events. Also included is the Theatrical trailer (2:22).
For me, P2 is a movie that really could have benefited from reigning itself in a little more. It's a movie that is already set in one of the scariest places people visit on a day to day basis without having to up the ante. A girl under threat by an Elvis nut with a rottweiler in a dark empty parking lot is some scary stuff without adding over the top psycho-monologues or flooding lifts or games of car chicken.
P2 is a real run of the mill thriller with all of the usual checkpoints along the way. It's got a few moments that make it memorable and has parts where the situation is handled well but overall these are tiny specs of entertainment in a largely repetitive forgettable ninety odd minutes. Maybe if this was caught late at night with no prior knowledge of what it was about, it may very well be effective but if you really want to check it out now, I'd suggest going with a rental first.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page.
Review by Marcus Doidge
Chris Gould Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,171
Rachel Nichols has one of the finest racks in thriller history.
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Chris Gould Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,171
Like you're above it.
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Didn't say I was.
Speaking of which, I saw some TV spots for this. Didn't even bother with a trailer, I just think it looks utterly overdone, not believable, yada yada, such and such.
Speaking of which, I saw some TV spots for this. Didn't even bother with a trailer, I just think it looks utterly overdone, not believable, yada yada, such and such.
shaneo6930 Member Join Date: September 2007 Location: United States Posts: 175
Chris Gould wrote: Rachel Nichols has one of the finest racks in thriller history.
Yeah, and that tight white dress she wore in this movie bumped her up to number one.
Yeah, and that tight white dress she wore in this movie bumped her up to number one.
Chris Johnson Member Join Date: October 2005 Location: United States Posts: 1,465
This movie really sucked. So much potential wasted. This should have been a thrillride but I found it be a dullfest. Even worse: it made me hate Rachel Nichols. I used to like her a lot before this film, but I cannot anymore. It's the "Black Christmas" remake all over again (that one made me despise Lacey Chabert). I hate it when this happens.
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Look forward to seeing her rack in the live-action G.I. Joe movie next summer.....
Marcus1138 Contributor Join Date: June 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 910
I'm still not sure what to make of this G.I Joe movie...
Cinque Member Join Date: June 2007 Location: United States Posts: 710
Well, if they handled the source material about as well as Michael Bay/Spielberg & Co. handled Transformers, I guess that probably will be enough to satisfy me.....
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Hmmm boobs and a thriller - the movie will be forgotten but the boobs won't...
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Release Date: 29th September 2008
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.35:1
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Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Commentary, Featurettes, Trailer
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Cast: Rachel Nichols, Wes Bentley
Genre: Horror and Thriller
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will adopt a combination of state and federal water pollution rules for Florida after a lengthy court fight with environmental groups that favored the federal version, agency officials said late Friday.
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson initially filed a brief notice in federal court in Tallahassee saying she had taken all actions required by a consent decree that the agency had entered with the environmental groups. They had accused the agency of failing to follow its own regulations by not requiring Florida to adopt more stringent standards for such nutrients as nitrogen and phosphorus.
But on Friday evening, the agency issued a news release saying it had also approved the state rules for some waterways. Earthjustice lawyer David Guest, who represents the environmental groups, said he was pleased because the federal rule will apply to about 82,000 of 100,000 miles of waterways and the state rule will cover the remaining 18,000. EPA regional water protection director Jim Giattina said the area covered by the federal rule might be smaller.
"We're approving Florida's rules and we're proposing numbers that will fill the gap that may exist in Florida's rules," Giattina said. He said further changes may be made after additional discussions with the state.
The environmental groups opposed the state's approach as being too weak to stop pollution that's being blamed for algae blooms, which are clogging Florida waterways. But Guest said he's still happy with the outcome.
"This is the reddest letter day of them all," Guest said.
Opponents argued the federal rules would be too expensive to implement and favored the state's approach.
"Our diverse coalition of agriculture, employers, local government, utilities and others supports clean water and believes Florida knows what's best for Florida," spokesman Ryan Banfill wrote in an email. "That's why the coalition has always supported Florida-specific standards developed by Florida scientists and proposed by the state DEP as a more cost effective way to promote water quality in our state."
Both proposals set numerical limits on nutrients that come from such sources as fertilizer, animal waste and, sewage effluent, which feed the toxic, slimy algae blooms. They can kill fish and make people sick.
EPA officials said they have determined that the state's new method of setting those limits in lakes, springs, steams and estuaries is technically and scientifically sound and more effective than the Florida's existing method.
Florida, like most states, currently has only vague standards. Putting numerical limits on how much pollution is allowed is expected to strengthen enforcement.
The numerical limits in the state's rules, except for South Florida, are virtually identical to the federal proposal, EPA officials said.
The agency plans to seek public comment on the state rules and has scheduled a public information session for Jan. 17-18 in Tampa and web-based public hearings for Jan. 22-24.
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle had pushed back the deadline for action several times since the consent decree was signed three years ago, but when he ordered a six-month extension in June, he said it would be the last delay.
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A high school science teacher has plead guilty to an improper relationship with a 16-year-old student in Texas Thursday a year after giving birth to a child. Jennifer Riojas, 27, a former Fort Worth teacher, took a six year plea deal including probation and the forfeit of her state teaching certificate though will not be labeled as a sex offender after prosecutors lessened her charges. According to the arrest affidavit, the student approached Fort Worth police in the fall of 2010 because of his worry he could be the father of her baby
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MSI's mid range enclosure, the Ravager
Subject: Cases and Cooling | June 13, 2012 - 06:26 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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MSI's second case has hit the market, a mid-tower case called the Ravager which comes with a $100 price tag. On the exterior, apart from a nice paint job and window you will find two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports as well as audio ports and the HDD LED. The blue interior is quite striking, even before any parts are installed and tool-less quick mounts for the six 3.5" and three 5.25" hard drives are well appreciated though some 2.5" adapters would be a nice touch for SSD users. Techware Labs really liked this case; it is good to see MSI's quality extend into new markets.
"MSI has sent us the new Ravager mid tower case. If the black with blue claw marks on the sides doesn't get your attention, the price will at just $99 MSRP at the time of this review. The blue color scheme continues inside with most of the motherboard mounting plate, HDD trays and quick-release clips for the 5.25" drive bays. The Ravager comes with many features that can be expanded upon and upgraded easily so the consumer can not only purchase the case at a great price but is able to customize case with what he/she wants. Lets' dive into what the Ravager has to offer..."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Black & White Edition Case Review @ Hardware Secrets
- Raidmax Seiran Red PC Tower @ Pro-Clockers
- MSI Ravager Case @ LanOC Reviews
- Corsair Obsidian 550D Case Review @ HardwareHeaven
- Lian Li PC-Q09FN Mini-ITX Computer Case Review @ Hi Tech Legion
- CM Storm Trooper gets a window @ OC3D
- InWin X-Frame Limited Edition Open Air Chassis @ Tweaktown
- Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Case Review @ Neoseeker
- Antec One Gamer Series Mid-Tower Case Review @ circuitREMIX
- Lian Li PC-C60 @ CoD
- BitFenix Spectre Pro Fan Review @ OCC
- Fans from Noctua & Corsair at Computex 2012 @ SPCR
- Gelid Solutions DarkForce @ LanOC Reviews
- Staff Project: NZXSPC @ OC3D
- Corsair 600T Watercooling & Modding Guide @ OC3D
- Thermaltake Water 2.0 Performer @ Funky Kit
- Scythe Gentle Typhoon High RPM @ OC3D
- Enermax ETS-T40-VD CPU Cooler Review @Hi Tech Legion
- Sapphire's Vapor-X CPU cooler @ Kitguru
- Arctic Freezer i30 @ OC3D
- Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets
- Be Quiet! Shadow Rock TopFlow CPU Cooler @ Kitguru
- be quiet! Dark Rock 2 CPU Cooler @ Tweaktown
- XIGMATEK Dark Knight SD-1283 Night Hawk Edition CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- hanteks PH-TC14CS Review @ OCC
- Thermaltake Frio Extreme CPU Cooler Review @Hi Tech Legion
- be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 2 Dual Tower CPU Cooler @ Tweaktown
- Spire TME III CPU Cooler Review @ Hi Tech Legion
- eepcool Frostwin CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets
+1 for going with the name Ravager in the first place
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|2009-11-11, 00:27
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
SPOILER ALERT Higurashi SECOND Movie!!!!
Okay i really liked the movie it was pretty cool !!
I got confused at the end..
When rena got shot..
Did rena die ?? and what was up with all the bags at the end
like wtf.... And do u think there going to make a nother movie?!?
|2009-11-11, 07:11
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I like MUDKIPZ! :3
Join Date: Aug 2009
I'll be honest, I did enjoy the movie, but I think it was just because I'm a complete Higurashi fangirl. Here are some of my pet peeves I was able to pick out:
- The acting (especially on K1-kun's part) wasn't great. At all. I found myself almost cringing at certain parts because of the acting.
- Putting the acting aside, the only cast member I truly had a gripe with was Rena. I hoped they would choose a cuter girl to play her. It caught me a bit off guard to be honest, but I got used to it after a while.
- "USO DA"... oh, God. I really disliked the way they did that scene, but the phone booth scene made up for it. ^_^
I was actually really impressed with how they made Dr. Irie and Jirou Tomitake (though many disagree) seem at least a little similar to the way they looked in the series. I could definitely see some resemblance.
... And I really enjoyed the random scene where Keiichi and Mion went fishing together after school. xD LOL
It was random but adorable. <3
|2009-12-30, 09:48
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Canada eh.
Did anyone buy Limited Edition of the movie? It suppose to come with movie script, which would make it easier to sub
Was there any DVD release that had an english subtitle option, I was going to buy limited back in the day but it said none?!
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: U.S.A. (New England)
They already messed Rena up pretty bad... >3<
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ASIST 2012 Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD, October 26-30, 2012
Digital Curation in the Academic Library Job Market
Jeonghyun Kim, Edward Warga and William Moen
Monday, 6:30pm
With the increasingly important role librarians play in the fast-paced and data-intensive digital curation environment, there is a need to identify the qualifications and responsibilities expected by employers. An investigation of 110 recent job advertisements was conducted to identify competencies required of individuals working in the digital curation field. The job ads analysis serves as an important indicator of the emerging requirements for a qualified workforce in the field of digital curation in the academic library job market.


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Hard Reset and Factory Reset of Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL
Before you try the factory reset or hard reset on your device, make sure that you have backup your important files. Restoring the default settings or factory reset your device will delete all your existing files and will go back to its initial state.
Hard Reset:
>>> Turn off your phone.
>>> Press and hold together Volume Down + Power button.
>>> Release the buttons when you see the Recovery Mode.
(Other Option: 1. Enter SD download mode)
>>> Select "wipe data/factory reset" by using Volume buttons, and Power button to confirm.
>>> Then confirm.
Factory Reset:
Step 1. Go to Apps.
Step 2. Select Settings > Backup & reset.
Step 3. Tap Factory data reset.
Step 4. Then tap Reset phone.
Step 5. Enter the unlock sequence if you have, then tap Erase everything to confirm.
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March 7, 2008
Nashville, TN - The Lipscomb softball team went up against powerhouse Tennessee Tech from the OVC, and managed to take two hits from them, but were unable to avoid the 7-0 shutout Friday night in the fourth game of the War Eagle Classic in Auburn, Alabama.
Sophomore center fielder Lauren Dortwegt and senior first baseman Heather Collins each scored a hit for the Lady Bisons. Dortwegt also picked up a stolen base.
Sophomore Abby Keese did not pick up a hit and ended her hitting streak at 12 games. The last time she did not get a hit was against Georgia Tech on February 10.
Sarah Street picked up the win for the Golden Eagles, pitching all seven innings: allowing two hits and striking out six.
The Lady Bisons fall to 6-9 and play host team Auburn University at 10:00 AM tomorrow morning.


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Frank Horwill
- These articles were first published many year's ago and whilst some are as relevant today as they were when new, many are now mostly of historical interest as modern research and coaching methods have superseded them.
Maximise Your Cross-Country Potential
By Frank Horwill
Find out the maximum distance of your national cross-country championship for your age and sex. Build up to running double or even treble the distance at a slow pace once a week. This is easily achieved by adding 10 minutes a week to your longest run of the week. What is a slow pace? It's not a jog. A good guide is to find out the average 400m time in your best 1,500m performance. If it's, for example, 5 minutes, that's 80 seconds per 400m, which is 5:20/mile. Add 2 seconds to the 80 seconds = 100 seconds = 6:40/mile. If your 1,500m time is 4 min, that's 64 seconds/400m + 20 seconds = 84 seconds/400 = 5:36/mile.
Cross-country courses are seldom flat. Running up hills burns four times the calories than running the same distance on the flat. Even if the same speed is maintained on a hill as for the preceding flat part of the race, the pulse rate may increase anywhere from 10 to 30 beats per minute. If this is not catered for in training, a severe oxygen debt will be incurred. While running up and down hills as a session in its own right may seem good preparation, there is often a tendency to walk or jog down after each ascent. In cross-country races, once a hill is scaled one must press on at good pace. Therefore, once a week, choose a very hilly route equal in distance to your championship distance. This will get one running up gradients and pressing on forwards. A very hilly loop of 2 miles completed two or three times without respite is an ideal way of conquering hills.
Speed-work for cross-country must be relevant. Not much point doing repetition 200ms with 200m jog. Cross-country racing is analogous to a 10k or 5k race on the track. Four to six miles fast without respite. Think in terms of repetition miles at 10k speed with 45 seconds recovery one week. The following week, repetition 1,200ms at 5k speed with 60 seconds recovery and for the third successive week, repetition 800ms at 3k speed with 90 seconds recovery. If you have never raced these distances and don't know what times to start the reps at, a good guide is to add 12 seconds to your best 400m time in a 1,500m race for 10k pace; add 8 seconds to your 400m time for 5k pace and 4 seconds for 3k pace. For example, if your best 1,500m is 4:40, that's 75 seconds/400m average, therefore your 3k pace will be 75 + 4 = 79 seconds/400m; your 5k pace will be 75 +8 = 83 seconds/400m; your 10k pace be 75 + 12 = 87 seconds/400m. If you don't like training on the track during the winter, you can do a fartlek equivalent on the road, grass or beach. For 10k pace, run hard for 6 minutes with 60 seconds jog x 6. For 5k pace, run hard for 5 minutes with 60 seconds jog x 5. For 3k pace, run hard for 4 minutes with 2 minutes jog x 4. The speed of the jog recovery will automatically dictate the speed of the fast work. If you're not used to this type of training, start with minimal quantity and add to the number of reps when the session can be handled comfortably.
The above are the big three for cross-country success. They are strenuous if done correctly and a recovery run should follow the next day. A recovery run can be calculated as follows: add 24 seconds to your average 400m time in your best 1,500m. For instance, if your best 1,500m is 4:30, that's 72 seconds/400m, therefore your recovery run will be 72 + 24 = 96 seconds = 6:24/mile. This should be for not less than 35 minutes duration.
If you have ambitions of taking cross-country racing into the realms of being in the Top Ten in the country in your age division you will have to consider training twice a day, the sessions being 10 hours apart. A cautious approach is advised. Train twice a day once for the first week. Train twice a day twice in the second week. Proceed like this for six consecutive weeks, i.e. adding one day at twice a day until you can handle 12 training sessions in six days. Attempts to go straight into twice-a-day training often result in total exhaustion and breakdown.
Note that 10k speed is 90 per cent VO2 max. 5k speed is 95 per cent VO2 max. 3k speed is 100 per cent VO2 max. All are considered the most efficient way of gaining maximum endurance. The long run is 80 per cent VO2 max and is also in the frame for boosting endurance. Hill running may be in excess of 100 per cent VO2 max depending on the length and gradient.


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Where bright meets neutral, this bebe bodycon dress features a crisscross design at front and a heavy stretch that holds you in. Try it with a moto jacket to up the charm.
- 68% viscose, 28% polyester, 4% spandex.
- Center back to hem: 24" (61 cm).
- Dry clean.
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S.
Alezae Colorblock Dress is rated out of 5 by 4.
Rated 4 out of 5 by NinaC from Party dress Good fit and feels good on! I am between a small and a medium so it's not a great fit, but still a nice dress!
Date published: 2013-03-31
Rated 4 out of 5 by raydensamommie from great dress fits perfect! love the material and feel to this dress. definitely recommend!
Date published: 2013-01-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mish1 from Very cute This is a very nice design. It's super flattering when wearing it. I especially love the back of it. Nice color combination as well. It runs a little big. The stitching is also not perfect on the front bands of the dress. Other than that, the dress is great.
Date published: 2012-12-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by katie2308 from AMAZING! I absolutely love this dress, it was a little big and i was expecting it to be small so i had take it back and get a smaller size. It is very comfortable and very nice and pretty. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Indie Artists Discuss Dealing With File Sharing
from the there-are-strategies dept
Then there's an interview of Dan Bull, known around these parts for his musically brilliant open letters to Lily Allen and Peter Mandelson. In the interview, he discusses his views on the music business and things like file sharing. He notes that he's mainly "against... enforcing backwards laws in order to cling onto an obsolete business model."
Next up, is an interview with Matt Stockman who is starting up a new record label, called Sharabang, which plans to give away its music for free to "open up other revenue streams."
No matter what industry you're in, to thrive you must firstly listen to your customers. For Sharabang Music it's about listening to music lovers, how music is now consumed and adapting to this to offer genuine choices. What we're actually doing by offering music fans a choice is trying to put the value back into recorded music by diversifying the product range and offering far more than can simply be sent over the internet.The whole interview is interesting, as Sharabang is working hard to come up with interesting scarcities. One cool idea is that every concert of a band on the label will be filmed with audience participation encouraged. And there will also be limited edition t-shirts that are tied to a specific event or group, to encourage people to buy more and "wear them with pride." We keep hearing more and more about companies stepping up to help artists embrace new business models, so it's great to hear of one more that appears to understand the best way to face the modern era.
There are some other parts to the discussion as well -- some I agree with and others I disagree with, but overall there are some great viewpoints and thoughts on this general issue of how musicians can adapt to a changing world. Perhaps none of it's really all that different from what we usually discuss around here, but it's still great to see how different people are expressing their opinions on the issue.


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Jackie Harrison made her first individual appearance at the NCAA West Preliminaries in the 400 meters ... ran 55.88 to finish 36th in the prelims and did not reach the event final ... was also part of the Matadors' 4x400 relay that finished 18th in a time of 3:42.59 ... finished third for the second straight year in the 400 meters at the Big West Championships after running 54.51 in the final ... ran a lifetime-best 54.25 to win the 400 at the Steve Scott Invitational ... her time ranks sixth in CSUN history ... ran the anchor leg of the 4x400 relay that finished fifth at the Mt. SAC Relays in a season-best 3:37.57 ... also ran the final leg of the Big West Champion 4x400 relay that won in 3:41.41 ... finished fifth in the 400 meters at the MPSF Indoor Championships after running a career-best 55.46 in the final ... her time ranks fourth in Matador indoor history.
Harrison qualified for the NCAA Championships as a member of the Matadors' 4x400 relay ... the team ran 3:42.56 in the prelims but did not reach the event final ... was also part of the 4x400 team that claimed the 12th and final qualifying spot at the NCAA West Region Championships in Austin, Texas after running a season-best 3:37.29 ... finished third in the 400 meters at the Big West Championships, clocking a season-best time of 55.44 ... ran the final leg of the Big West Champion 4x00 relay that clinched the 2010 women's team title for Northridge ... finished eighth in the 400 meters at the MPSF Indoor Championships ... ran an indoor personal-best 55.88 in the final ... ran the opening leg of Northridge's 4x400 relay that placed seventh in a season-best 3:46.78.
Was part of Northridge's 4x400 relay that reached the NCAA West Regional ... the Matadors ran 3:38.83 to finish fifth and post the sixth-fastest time in school history ... qualified for the 400 meters at the Big West Championships, finishing fourth in a personal-best 55.02 ... ran the fourth fastest time (55.54) in the prelims ... also ran the opening leg of the Big West Champion 4x400 meter relay that ran 3:40.43 ... qualified for the 200 meters at the MPSF Indoor Championships and placed 13th in a season-best time of 56.60 ... also ran the 200 meters and finished 19th in a season-best 25.75.
Redshirted the indoor and outdoor seasons for the Matadors.
Earned letters in both track and basketball at James Logan High School in Union City, Calif. ... was elected to the school's Hall of Fame ... the Colts won league track championships all four seasons (2004-07) and the state title in 2006 ... finished second in the NCS in the 400 meters and was in the top eight in the state ... was named to the National Honor Roll in 2006 and 2007 ... graduated in 2007 with a 3.3 grade point average.
Born April 15, 1989 in Union City, Calif. ... parents are Beverly and Dr. Herbert Harrison ... was also recruited by San Francisco State, UC Davis, Georgia Tech, Bethune-Cookman and Idaho State ... says her greatest sports moment was finishing first at the Stanford Invitational after running 55.2 out of lane one ... lists her pre-meet ritual as praying and finding her parents in the crowd ... major is CTVA.


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Volume 16 Issue 16 | September 16 - 22, 2003
Ballet Dancers from the Dance Theater of Harlem performing at last years CultureFest. The event will be held this year in Battery Park, Sat. Sun., Sept. 20-21 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. For information: www.nycvisit.com/culturefest
BLUE MAN GROUP: TUBES, a multi-faceted and unique performance by silent and blue-faced iconoclasts and actors/ dancers/musicians, ASTOR PL. THEATER, 434 Lafayette St., open-ended run, Tue.-Thur., 8 p.m., Fri., 7 & 10 p.m., Sat., 4, 7 & 10 p.m., Sun., 2, 5 & 8 p.m., $55-$65, 254-4370.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: ABRIDGED, actors Peter Ackerman, Jeremy Shamos & David Turner take on 75 of Shakespeares characters in this contemporary and shamelessly abridged adaptation of the collected works of the bard; dir. by Jeremy Dobrish, CENTURY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 11 E. 15th St., Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2, 5 & 8 p.m., Sun., 4 p.m., ongoing, $29-$59, 239- 6200.
DEBBIE DOES DALLAS, based on the American film porn classic, this is the story of a girl from a small town with stars in her eyes who dreamed about growing up & making it big in the city, JANE STREET THEATER, 113 Jane St., Mon.-Fri., 8 p.m., Fri., 10:30 p.m., Sat., 7 & 10 p.m., ongoing, $25-$45, 302-7000.
THE DONKEY SHOW, the audience participates in this bawdy, disco-infused adaptation of A Midsummer Nights Dream, THE CLUB EL FLAMINGO, 547 W. 21st St., Wed. & Thur., 8 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m., ongoing, $25-$39 plus drinks, 307-4100.
Edge, an extraordinary look at one of the 20th Centurys most influential figures, revealing the true Sylvia Plath not only as a poet, but also as a child, woman, wife & mother, DR2 THEATER, 103 E. 15th St., Mon.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sat., 3 p.m., through Sep. 20, $40, 212-239-6200.
GOLDEN LADDER, a comedy about growing up in a mixed-religion household and a daughters attempt to remedy her parents religious conflicts, THE PLAYERS THEATER, 115 MacDougal St., Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 4 & 8 p.m., ongoing, $50-$55, 239-6200.
Make love, the tragicomic life of Liza Minelli is the backdrop of this show as one New Yorker tries to make sense of the current chaos of our nation, FEZ, Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St., Sun., 8 p.m., July 13-Aug. 10, $20, 212-533-2680.
MONO, set in a Lower East Side bar, an exploration of the microcosms of Lower Manhattan, SURF REALITY, 172 Allen St., Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m., open-ended, $15, 358-3447.
NAKED BOYS SINGING, a nude musical extravaganza, THE ACTORS PLAYHOUSE, 100 Seventh Ave. S., Mon., Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 7 & 10 p.m., Sun., 3 & 7 p.m., open-ended, $35-$50, 239-6200.
ROCK STARS NYC, stage dive into the intensified rock concert experience combining dance & live rock & roll music where the audience can dress, sing, dance & party like a rick star all night long, POLLY ESTHERS, 186 W. Fourth St., Fri., 8 p.m., open-ended, $35-$55, 212-714-ROCK.
VINCENT, a new musical by Robert Mitchell about the life of Vincent Van Gogh, directed by Judith Fredericks, WINGS THEATER, 154 Christopher St., Thru.-Sat., Mon., 8 p.m., Sun., 3:30 p.m., open ended, $19, 627-2961.
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They are inviting the surrounding community to voice their concerns from the 2013 trial concert with Mumford and Sons at a community outreach meeting at Our Lady of Mercy, located at 70-01 Kessel St., this Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
Coming off a sold-out opening event last year, WSTC president Roland Meier said he hopes the town hall meeting will help create good will as the club prepares for a full lineup of events this summer, beginning with the Zac Brown Band on June 21.
"There were lessons learned from last time, even though overall the concert was successful," said Meier, who is doing his best to keep the other 2014 concerts a surprise. "We had a few voices, but there were less 311 calls on that night than a normal night."
Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz said she has already teamed up with the club, Community Board 6, 112th Precinct and offices of the surrounding elected officials to discuss the impact of the concerts last year.
"At this town hall meeting, the parties that were in my office will be present," Koslowitz said. "In doing this, we hope to impart accurate information to the community, as well as hear issues and complaints that we had not considered."
With "major repairs" needed on the club's iconic stadium and clubhouse following what Meier explained as "years of neglect," the club president said they have banked the stadium's success for additional revenue.
"The stadium property alone is costing close to six figures in taxes," Meier explained. "Just to open the doors is will be probably $280 a day, just for the property of the stadium which doesn't do anything for the majority of the year."
Meier said the club was only able to repair five windows out of nearly 100 that are in need of replacement from the revenue generated from the first concert last year.
The club president said he anticipates surrounding businesses would see an economic benefit as well.
"The other thing is to create a certain energy for the neighborhood," he said. "I can see this becoming a catalyst to more business and to improve business in Forest Hills."


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Ferrer edges thriller against Tipsarevic
Fourth seed David Ferrer reached his second US Open semi-final after a quite brilliant five-set tussle against Janko Tipsarevic at Flushing Meadows.
The Spaniard is known as the 'little beast' and he showed why as he recovered from two sets to one down and then a break down in the deciding set to win 6-3 6-7 (5/7) 2-6 6-3 7-6 (7/4) after four hours and 31 minutes.
Tipsarevic was playing in his second straight US Open quarter-final after losing to compatriot Novak Djokovic 12 months ago but was a clear underdog against Ferrer. Tipsarevic could not have made a better start, winning the opening two games, but Ferrer swiftly hit back and showed greater consistency to win the opening set.
The Serbian dug in well in the second, though, matching the intensity of his rival and really going for his shots. And in the tie-break it was Tipsarevic who prevailed, taking his third set point with a ferocious forehand winner and letting out a roar in celebration.
Tipsarevic really had the bit between his teeth and he broke through to lead 3-2 in the third set after a game of spectacular rallies. Ferrer was rattled and the eighth seed made it four games in a row to break again, and then five to clinch the set.
Tipsarevic threatened again at the start of the fourth set but Ferrer hung on, and slowly the Spaniard clawed his way back into the match. He had his chance to break in the eighth game and he took it before levelling up at two sets all.
Tipsarevic was now looking very weary and was no doubt frustrated that, having thrown everything at Ferrer, the fourth seed was still right there. He could not break through at the start of the decider, though, and holding on seemed to re-energise Tipsarevic, who attacked the Ferrer serve with gusto to take a 2-0 lead.
It was another twist in this remarkable match, but not the final one, as a heavy fall at the end of the sixth game seemed to unsettle Tipsarevic and he threw in a series to errors to hand back his hard-won break.
The fourth seed scented blood and he set up two more break points at 4-4 when Tipsarevic called for the trainer for treatment to his right thigh. He had it strapped up and promptly saved both break points before holding serve to force Ferrer to serve to stay in the match.
The Spaniard managed it twice to set up a deciding tie-break, and he struck the first blow in another brutal rally to lead 5-3. That gave Ferrer two serves to secure victory, and he did just that, the Spaniard kneeling down on the court and screaming with delight.


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When life is fair, the South Carolina Legislature will act as any good umpire would and call strike three "you're outta here" on the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control for three actions or decisions they have taken to the detriment of the Lowcountry.
This department, that appears to have a $566 million budget for 2012, has consistently failed to meet the needs of our region on three fronts and deserves to be kicked out of the game. Yes, a half a billion dollars a year, even the Pentagon would be impressed with these sorts of numbers.
Strike one, their continued inability to protect our rivers and streams. Despite these massive amounts of monies available to them, the bulk of the funding being supplied to restore the May and Okatie Rivers, which were allowed to deteriorate on their watch, comes from local stormwater taxes or federal grants and the majority of the work being done is by either Beaufort County staff or the town of Bluffton. In the meantime, they diddle around with measurements such as Total Maximum Daily Load, TMDL, which they themselves refuse to enforce by continuing to permit new marinas along the waterways.
Strike two comes with the DHEC board approving the deepening of the Savannah River against all recommendations coming from most experts not living in the state of Georgia. Not only will this action invariably move the salt water line farther up the mouth of the river endangering our fresh water supply, but it effectively kills any hope of the construction of the Jasper Port closer to the ocean, say goodbye to a real economic development opportunity this side of the river. What does South Carolina get out of this deal, the dumping of dredged material on our side of the river on land owned by the state of Georgia, great negotiating on our behalf?
Strike three and hopefully the heave ho out of the game, comes with the DHEC denial of a certificate of need for the Hilton Head Hospital to build an outpatient center off U.S. 278 and Buck Island Road under the guise that if projections are not achieved, the financial feasibility of the project is called into question. So what, has DHEC brought Milton Friedman back to life and hired him as an investment counselor?
If the hospital board, which I assume has studied the economic feasibility of the project and determined this is something they want to do to improve health care in the region and hopefully make money out of it at the same time, who is DHEC to pick winners and losers in this game.
I would say DHEC should butt out and do what they are good at, but I am increasingly unsure what that is except getting large budget allocations from the State.
In the meantime, you can contact Joe Croley at email@example.com.


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The 2008 global financial crisis, subsequent recession and squeeze on consumer spending have disrupted the retail industry and accelerated the structural upheaval that started in 1994 with the launch of online selling by Amazon. Cash-strapped customers began to appreciate the opportunity to check prices online before buying, and established brick-and-mortar businesses started to feel the competition from new online entrants that had no store estate overheads.
Wider access to technology has also continued to heighten the pressure. Routes to consumers are multiplying, and consumers have become increasingly hungry for data about the attributes and performance of the goods and services that they are considering. The web is an excellent vehicle for retailers to provide this, leading to substantial investment in technology to give rich information that is easily accessible and not overwhelming or confusing to potential customers.
Traditional retailers have started to adapt and launch transactional websites. For example, they have introduced "click and collect" services, whereby consumers order items online and then pick them up in-store. But a number of retailers view the rise of omni-channel retailing as a threat and have resisted transforming their system at scale, instead adapting existing tools and using work-arounds.
The imperative to invest in infrastructure is more acute as online sales account for an increasing share of retailers' revenue. A number of businesses are remodelling their entire operational processes to meet customer needs efficiently and cost-effectively. For example, in the UK the latest John Lewis distribution facility seamlessly serves stores and customers directly at home. Argos have re-structured their entire inventory management and shipment activity and are using hub and spoke techniques in a highly innovative way, with larger "hub" stores carrying stocks of a wider range of items that can easily and quickly be shipped to smaller outlets for collection.
Outside the UK, Best Buy and Nordstrom are examples of best practice in the US. Both use integrated systems and tools to provide great service and a single customer view, recognising that most use several channels at some point in time.
Omni-channel has moved from being a "nice-to-have" to being at the core of retail businesses. This is a big change from five years ago, when online selling was a peripheral activity separate from a business's core operation. Domino's Pizza now take 70% of orders through the Internet, compared with 40% in 2011 and none in 2007. Success depends on making sure the interface is fast and easy to use, offering customers a seamless access to services.
Retailers who embrace the change to omni-channel by adapting their operating model have the opportunity to expand internationally. Online retailing does not recognise borders in the way that traditional shops do, as demonstrated by the success of ASOS, a British online fashion retailer, in countries such as China and the US. Those who fail to adapt could face a bumpy ride in the future.
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Steam Showers frequently asked questions.
1. Why do people take steam baths?
2. Are there any restrictions on using a steambath?
3. Is there a difference between a Steambath and a Sauna?
4. How much does it cost to operate a steam room?
5. How do I choose which steam shower unit is right for me (modular or build my own)?
6. Can my existing tub/shower be converted to a steambath?
7. Does my existing tub/shower require any modifications to make it a steam shower?
8. What should I expect to pay for my modular steam room?
9. What should I expect to pay for my steam room equipment?
10. Is a modular steam room less expensive then a building my own room?
11. If I need help during installation is there someone I can call?
12. I have very hard water. Is there anything that I need to do to protect my steam unit?
13. Do you need an exhaust fan in the steamroom?
14. Can I use a 110V steam unit instead of a 220V generator?
15. Does the steam generator take up any usable bathroom space?
16. Is the steam unit expensive to use or operate?
17. How do I take a steambath my first time?
18. How does the warranty work if I should need it?
19. Steam vs. Sauna. What's the Difference?
20. I have a broken part, what do I do?
21. How hot does will my steam shower get?
22. My acrylic product has a chip / crack on it. Can I repair it myself?
Question: Why do people take steam showers?
Answer: We all need water to survive and we know how important it is to our health, hygiene and our environment. Yet when we think of water, most of us automatically relate to it in its liquid form; the water we make coffee with, take a shower in, spray on the lawn and drink throughout the day. This fundamental element has the ability to transform into solid and liquid states and in each of these states water fulfills different roles. One important role is water vapor or steam. Used for everything from powering engines to pressing clothes, steam also plays an important role in our health and relaxation. With a steam shower, we are now able to have the luxury of a spa in our own home.
For thousands of years, cultures around the world have indulged in the soothing warmth of aromatic steam baths. Ancient Romans and Chinese were well known for creating elaborate baths. Steam baths have also become part of Native American cultures all the way from the Alaskan Eskimos to the land of the Mayans. These cultures used steam baths to clean the body, cure illness, rejuvenate tired muscles and provide a sense of spiritual identity. It wasn't until the twentieth century that steam baths became a more common part of North American culture.
In the 1960s steam baths first appeared in large public facilities, such as private clubs and large health resorts. The benefits of steam showers, it seemed, were designated for those who had the money and resources to access the treatment. Later in the same century, steam showers increased in popularity drastically - to a point where taking a steam shower was part of regular health treatments and followed a daily workout at the gym.
Over the past 10 years, steam showers have become a popular component in new home construction and bathroom renovations. With new developments in plumbing technology and products, steam showers are easy to install in almost any bathroom and have become an affordable private retreat. Steam showers can be used daily and provide numerous health and aesthetic benefits, and is a great way to have a steam treatment without the inconvenience of having to leave your home.
A steam shower looks like your regular shower except with sealing doors. With an optional seat, which is highly recommended, we are able relax and enjoy our steam, rather than stand on tired restless feet. Steam showers can come pre-packaged from a factory or can be custom designed to fit a specific bathroom. In either case, the components will include a steam generator, steam outlet(s) and regular shower head(s). The steam generator houses the element that creates the heat necessary to produce steam. The steam then moves through the steam outlet in the shower wall and fills the shower area. The steam generator can be installed either in the bathroom vanity near the shower, under the floor, or in the bench seat. Custom showers should include a sloped ceiling to prevent condensation from dripping. Aesthetically, the unit is streamlined and well-finished. There is also a reduced risk of mold and mildew in these types of units because they are enclosed and designed to withstand the humidity produced.
In our custom steam shower we can either take a shower, have a steam or both at the same time. For days that we choose to have a regular shower, it's pleasing to know that, with the custom sealing doors, we will be cozy and warm while lathering as the humidity from the shower will linger in the spa. The steam outlet operates on a timer and can include a small reservoir where essential oils, respiratory medications or perfume essences can be diffused. We all know that men and women enjoy showering at different temperatures, so why not splurge on a custom shower that will accommodate his and her temperatures at the same time? Custom steam showers can include a combination of adjustable shower heads, body sprays, hand sprays and steam outlets to keep him and her happy and comfortable. Our custom steam shower line can also be equipped with accessories such as a CD player, in shower speakers, steam free mirrors, chromatherapy mood lighting and remote control for heat, music and light.
Before making the decision to install a steam shower it is important to consider several factors. The space that we are going to use may indicate whether a factory unit or custom designed shower will accommodate our needs. The available hot water volume may have to be increased and the budget and decor selection will have to be reviewed.
A professional plumbing and heating firm will be able to assess which system will work best in our home and provide suggestions for custom spray systems, such as body sprays, overhead shower heads, hand sprays, and multi-directional shower heads. Once installed, our new steam shower will require little maintenance. Regular cleaning is encouraged and periodic draining of the system and physical inspection of the electrical components are advised.
Steam showers are used around the world by professional massage therapists, chiropractors, coaches, estheticians and other health and beauty practitioners during treatments and therapies. With cold winters and hot summers, steam showers prevent the skin from becoming dehydrated and itchy. Steam showers provide a wet heat that is different from the dry heat created in a sauna. Steam showers open our pores so our skin can excrete toxins and dirt, increases blood circulation, and can help clear sinuses and nasal passages to help us breath more easily. It is especially helpful for those who suffer from asthma, bronchitis and allergies. Steam showers can also sooth tired and aching muscles. Additional benefits of steam showers include the following:
The ultimate reason for installing a steam shower in our home however, could be its ability to iron. Yes, iron. Simply hang clothes in the shower and turn on the steam for 10 to 15 minutes, and our clothes come out looking freshly ironed.
Question: Are there any restrictions on using a steam bath?
Answer: Yes. Although doctors consider steam baths generally healthy to use, those people suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, pregnant women and the elderly who are not in good health should not take a steam bath unless otherwise directed by a physician. Please consult with your doctor if you have any questions pertaining to health issues and before acquiring a steam generator. Also, steam bathing should be avoided while intoxicated.
Question: Is there a difference between a steam bath and a sauna?
Answer: Yes. The temperature and humidity levels differ along with the room construction. Steam is wet with a temperature generally ranging between 110 - 120+ ° F on average and close to 100% relative humidity. Sauna is dry with average temperatures ranging between 165 - 180+ ° F and with 10 - 15% humidity. Room construction for steam units is generally ceramic tile, stone, or acrylic while cedar or redwood is used for sauna
Question: How much does it cost to operate a steam room?
Answer: Depending on the kilowatts the average steam session costs 10-25 cents per hour.
Question: How do I choose which steam shower unit is right for me (modular or build my own)?
Answer: It's really a tossup to what kind of place you are building. Modular steam showers are a favorite because they are very easy to install in comparison to building your own unit and the fact that setup is nearly cut in half in time and expenses and often they come with their component parts built in. The downside to modular base shower units are they often are built with extra you either do not need or perhaps are placed in the wrong positions to favor your individual needs (for example, larger individuals sometimes find the body sprays not placed high enough for them). Also there is a certain aesthetic taste that perhaps will clash with what you envision your bathroom looking like since a lot of prefabricated modular units come in a very contemporary look.
In this case, building your own units come into play. Completely open to whatever you can imagine, custom units are the best way to go to specifically tailor to your needs. The downside here is costs in extra plumbing and labor. But this can also be an advantage as you know specifically what is running your system.
Question: Can my existing tub/shower be converted to a steam bath?
Answer: Depending on existing circumstances, it may be converted. However, you must get the advice of a qualified professional (a licensed contractor with plumbing and electrical experience) before proceeding ahead with your plans.
Question: Does my existing tub/shower require any modifications to make it a steam shower?
Answer: Yes. The door and enclosure must be totally enclosed, so the steam does not escape from above. A 3/8" gap at the bottom of the door will allow cooler air to enter the shower for a more dense steam experience. (See Important Considerations for Planning Your Residential Steam bath)
Question: What should I expect to pay for my modular steam room?
Answer: The average home has a 3x4 to 4x7 steam shower; the cost is between $2,000.00 and $11,000.00.
Question: What should I expect to pay for my steam room equipment?
Answer: The average home has a 3x4 to 4x7 steam shower; the cost is between $900.00 and $1,500.00
Question: Is a modular steam room less expensive than a building my own room?
Answer: Modular steam rooms cost more however cleaning a modular steam room is super easy and fast. Keeping grout clean can be tough.
Question: If I need help during installation is there someone I can call?
Answer: That is one of our biggest features. Yes, our technical department is available to help you during our business hours.
Question: I have very hard water. Is there anything that I need to do to protect my steam unit?
Answer: You may want to consider a whole house water treatment system if the water quality is a concern. A lot of steam showers can operate in conjunction with a water softener. It is important to realize that good water is a condition which is desirable for drinking as well as protecting the plumbing systems, decorative hardware, faucet and glass from the negative effects of hard water. An automatic drain is also available but not required for the generator.
Question: Do you need an exhaust fan in the steam room?
Answer: No. After a steam bath take a hot or cold shower and the steam condenses down the drain.
Question: Can I use a 110V steam unit instead of a 220V generator?
Answer: 110V definitely can be used for the steam unit. 220v units are available, but the costs of running the 220v electricity line can get very expensive. 110v steam units are the most common units used in American and Canadian homes today and do not present any problems.
Question: Does the steam generator take up any usable bathroom space?
Answer: No. The unit is compact in size and can be installed preferably up to 25 feet away from the bathing area in a vanity, closet, insulated attic, or basement.
Question: Is the steam unit expensive to use or operate?
Answer: No. Conservative on water (1 - 1.5 gallon average) and electricity, steam showers are a very cost effective way to relax at home. As compared to whirlpool tubs, 2-3 fills of the tub can give the bather a year's worth of steam baths.
Question: How do I use a steam bath my first time?
Answer: The method that has proved successful for the sauna applies to the steam bath, too and you should practice this regimen in order to recommend it to your clients:
Shower before the first session-time the stay in the steam bath in accordance with your personal sensitivity-do not exceed 15-20 minutes- cool off with cool fresh air and cool water without shocking the system and avoid shivering-take a warm foot bath if you have cold feet- do not take more than 2-3 sessions in the steam bath. In the case of combined facilities like sauna and steam bath, which provide for different types of bath, you may also switch from one type to another. It is essential that you cool off thoroughly after each session. Never start a fresh session if your body is warm (or worse still, hot) and never change from one type of bath to another until you have cooled down properly. To do so could overtax your circulation. Unless the body has cooled down properly after a steam bath, even a swim in a heated pool could be physically harmful as it can be after a sauna. Used properly, a steam bath will help to overcome the stresses of everyday life, to relax and recover and to gain new strength and improve general physical and mental well being.
Question: How does the warranty work if I should need it?
Answer: SteamShowersInc.com warrants to the original consumer purchaser that it will, at its option, repair or replace any of its plumbing products found by it to be defective under normal use and maintenance within the following periods from date of purchase: Electronic Components; Pump Motors, Fittings and Plumbing for up to 5 years for residential use with installation and assembly by a licensed professional. In the event of a limited warranty claim proof of purchase will be required—save sales receipt.
This limited warranty DOES NOT COVER the following:
Question: Steam vs. Sauna. What's the Difference?
Answer: Dry sauna, wet sauna, steam sauna, herbal sauna ... Do you know the difference? And what, then, is a steam bath? Read on to find out what all these different terms mean.
Question: Should these units be sealed?
Answer: Yes, you should always seal any two connecting pieces whether it is glass, aluminum or acrylic. You should also seal all screw and bolt holes. If there are any jets, drains or other fixtures/accessories that are sealed, we recommend checking and resealing them for added protection as they may have become loose during shipping.
Question: What kind of water pressure do I need?
Answer: A standard home's water pressure will be sufficient enough to use our steam shower units as all the water features will be used independently.
Question: What type of amperage and power supply do I need?
Answer: Please refer to your unit's manual or go to the product's page for more information as all units have different specifications.
Question: My Ariel Platinum DZ972F8-W steam shower came with black screws? What do I do?
Answer: Hardware screws for glass will still be black. They can easily be painted white at the customer's discretion.
Question: My DZ972-1W steam shower came with black silicone, do I use this?
Answer: Black silicone is supplied with this unit directly from the manufacture. If you would like to use a silicone that would match your shower, you can choose to use any kitchen and bath silicone in white or clear.
Question: What temperature is my steam set at when I start the unit?
Answer: By default, when you start your unit, the steam temperature will be set at 104° F. The temperature range can be adjusted from 68° F - 122° F.
Question: When I turn on my steam, why does it only last 30 minutes?
Answer: By default, when you turn on your steam, the time is auto-set to 30 minutes. The time range can be adjusted from 5 minutes to 55 minutes.
Question: Can I hook up an MP3 player to my Ariel Platinum model?
Answer: Since these models do not have aux connections, a FM transmitter can be used in place of an aux connection to use your favorite MP3 player.
Question: I have an Ariel Platinum steam shower unit and I see a phone icon within the display, am I able to use the phone function?
Answer: There is a phone icon within the display, but it is not functional on our F8 touch screen control panel at this time.
Question: What is chromatherapy?
Answer: Lighting research proves that different lighting has different psychological effects upon the user. This new discovery has been widely used to help people who live under day to day stress, to quickly relieve the pressures created by everyday life.
Question: How do I use the chromatherapy feature?
Answer: You are able to rotate between 6 different colors by clicking on the sun icon. After that, the auto-rotate feature will automatically rotate between all colors in one to two second intervals.
Question: What is the difference between the hinged doors and sliding door units?
Answer: The sliding door units offer more space inside your bathroom just in case you have a toilet, vanity, or furniture in doors pathway.
Question: I have a small nozzle on my drain, what is this for?
Answer: The nozzle connects to the steam generator by an opaque flexible hose. It is used to purge or drain water from the steam generator after every usage.
Question: How far should the flexible drain be from the sewer hole?
Answer: It is recommended that the flexible drain connects to the sewer hole, around 1 foot to 1.5 feet away from the shower drain.
Question: Where should I install the electrical lines?
Answer: Each and every unit is different and you should check your unit's manual. We recommend having the electrical lines higher and away from your water sources for safety.
Question: Do I need to test the unit before installation?
Answer: We highly recommend testing the unit's electrical and water features prior to placing the unit in its final location.
Question: How many people are needed to assemble the unit?
Answer: All units are different and it depends on the strength of your contractors. Typically 2 average sized contractors are able to assemble the unit.
Question: My acrylic product has a chip / crack on it. Can I repair it myself?
Answer: Yes – You can order a kit from here. Fixture-Fix, offers an acrylic repair kit that matches most of our colors.