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We are still in our kata phase, and we took the beginning half of the class to practice the kata that we are individually working on. My buddy Matt and I worked on kata 1-3 again, and I took the opportunity to really work on my distancing and my connection with my partner. I know the steps of the kata I was doing, now I want to do more. I want to feel the kata. To move with my partner as if we were reflections of each other. To have as close to real emotions with each step, strike, and movement. There were a few times where I really tried to project my feelings out into the movements, and honestly it felt really good. Billy gave us both some advice on Sanbonme. He said to really thrust the tsuki forward when we are Uchidachi. There should be a real need for Shidachi to move out of the way to smother the strike and then a sense of urgency as he counters with his own tsuki. I will remember this and try to work on it this next week before the shinsa.
We jumped straight into kirikaeshi after this, starting out slow and then successively working up through the three levels. I still need to work on being more fluid and relaxed during the third level, in which we move as fast as we can. We then moved into Men drills, and Ai-Men, in which kararite and motodachi would both attack Men, and then kakarite would turn and immediately attack Men again. I noticed that my turn was a bit slow, and in some cases my follow through too far, so I wasn't able to catch my partner as they were turning.
Next we moved into a drill that we haven't done in a while. Motodachi would attack Kote and close the distance, and kakarite would respond with Kote-Men. For the most part I did ok with this drill, but I need to remember to strike soon enough so that I'm able to nullify their attack. Also with some of the faster people I had to either fumikomi in place or do Hiki Men and go backwards after the strike. It's always good to have a good mix of techniques at your disposal, and be comfortable striking forward or backward. I do still need to work on Hiki Waza, but it's coming along.
The main portion of time was used on Debana Kote. This is a technique that I thought I was familiar with and somewhat good at, but Billy re-iterated a point that he made months before, about striking at the exact moment that your partner commits to striking you. I noticed that only every once in a while was I able to do this successfully; all the other times I was simply reacting and striking faster than my partner could. But a few times I felt like I genuinely moved to strike at the moment that they decided to strike, and it felt great. I'm pretty sure my kiai changed just a bit when I would land those strikes, as well. Billy also pointed out that with Jodan and Nito players, Debana Waza is especially true, and he made it clear that the technique wouldn't work if you don't do it correctly. Since they are already raised into a "ready" position with their kamae, to execute a correct Debana Kote on them means that we really have to read their intentions and strike at that moment that they decide to move. Anything later and we're dead (figuratively speaking, of course).
After a quick break we did a little shinsa-geiko, with Billy Joe going first and me going second. I had to match up with Matt, Andy, and Marek, and tried to remember to execute nice, big swings, limited Hiki Waza, and to strike and push through and not get stuck in tsubazeriai with my partners. Wendy pointed out that I had a good sense of distance with each one, and on one of the matches she stopped us early, saying that it's not necessarily a bad thing. If the judges see everything they need to they will sometimes stop the matches early, so we shouldn't get bummed out if that happens to us.
We split up for jigeiko to finish out that night, and I was placed in with the Mudansha. My favorite match of the night, by far, was with Matt. We straight up beat each other up, each of us not wanting to back down at all during our match. It was only a couple minutes long, but it felt like so much longer than that, and I walked out of it feeling very satisfied.
I have my next shinsa in a little over a week, and I will be testing for Ikkyu. Unlike last time, I know what to expect, and after the training tonight I feel like I'm ready to tackle it. I will do my very best, and I have a good feeling I'll come out of it better than when I went in.


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text: 11 Apr Tips on How To Initiate Healthy Eating Habits for Your Baby Parenting is not one-day thing it is an everyday thing. It is like a series that you don't want to get tired of following. You don't want to miss out in every scene occurring. It can be exciting and rewarding to be a parent causing us to yearn to give our babies the best in their lives. Although it is unbelievable having a little one in the house, it gets tough at times to balance responsibility as a parent. Most of the time you are busy tied up by home, office and other duties. Although all


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Exchange rates rise and fall, share prices plummet and rally, but a precious metal like gold never seems to lose its seductive lustre.
Stephen Gaghan's drama of corporate greed and misinformation is mined from a true story that sent shockwaves through the US stock market.
A haphazard script melts down outlandish facts and casts them with dramatic flourishes into a rags-to-riches fairytale anchored by a scene-stealing performance from Matthew McConaughey as a rogue gold prospector, who lets dollar signs cloud his judgement.
The handsome Oscar-winning star sports a generous belly, wayward combover and alarmingly crooked teeth, which he sinks gleefully into each preposterous twist, eliciting sympathy and Schadenfreude as his character ignores dire warnings from a hometown girlfriend to aggressively pursue his American dream. Gold is a curious alloy of madness and melancholy.
Gaghan's film ultimately can't decide whether to pity or punish its woefully misguided central character for his morally dubious actions, building to an unexpected coda that tarnishes the robust work of the ensemble cast and calls into question whether the title should in fact be Fool's Gold.
In 1988, prospector Kenny Wells (McConaughey) presides over the faltering family business - Washoe Mining Corporation - in Reno, Nevada.
Kenny and his associates sweat blood and tears from their makeshift office, the local bar, where Kenny's doting girlfriend Kay (Bryce Dallas Howard) serves drinks while her beau vows to "make the dollar holler".
One alcohol-fuelled night, Kenny has a vivid dream about Indonesia and, on a whim, he pawns Kay's watch to fly east, where he hopes to persuade geologist Michael Acosta (Edgar Ramirez) to join him on a madcap quest into the jungle.
Kenny invests every last cent to drill core samples and send them down river for analysis in the hope that gold lurks beneath the jungle canopy.
Miraculously, one sample shows traces of the precious metal and it seems that Kenny and Michael have stumbled upon an untapped reserve.
New York investment banker Brian Woolf (Corey Stoll) woos Kenny in order to secure a slice of the golden pie, while cutthroat rival prospector Mark Hancock (Bruce Greenwood) jealously observes the negotiations.
"These guys are going to tear you up," Kay tearfully warns Kenny. "Don't ask me to watch what happens next."
Gold wisely invests in a charismatic leading man, capable of polishing an uneven plot to a dull glister.
McConaughey is in his element, instructing one colleague that he "will be riding shotgun on my jockstrap" as he huffs and puffs through each implausible interlude.
Ramirez and Howard are poorly served in pivotal supporting roles and the two-hour running time feels considerably longer, especially in a sagging middle act rife with malaria and misdirection.


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I had a great birthday, thank you for all the warm wishes! I had the perfect combination of a morning all to myself, and an afternoon/evening with family. Wil took me to lunch at his favorite burger joint, and very cutely opened his wallet, handed it to the cashier and said, "Here's a $20." Might not seem like a big deal, but it was. He also re-gifted a little Valentine-decorated box full of candy, then promptly said, "You can give it back to me, if you want to."
Woohoo came over with a friend and they made a delicious, vegan taco repipe from Thug Kitchen, which you need if you really want to be Portlandia, and I know you do. My mom joined us and brought my favorite, boxed German-chocolate cake with coconut frosting, in a heart-shape.
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Rape or "Theft of Services"?Philadelphia Municipal Judge Teresa Carr Deni dropped all sex and assault charges against a man who held a prostitute at gunpoint while she was gang raped. Instead, the judge allowed the defendant to be held on a charge of armed robbery for "theft of services". To the judge, it seemed plain and clear, even if the woman didn't consent to the gun, or the multiple "clients".
"She consented and she didn't get paid . . . I thought it was a robbery."
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
In My Own Backyard
Usually in mid to late August I find chanterelles , and plenty of them, in a few selected woodsy spots not far from here.This year, the harvest was meagre to say the least, in fact almost non existent! A week ago upon returning home from week on the Cape (where I searched in vain for the elusive Matsutake),I was delighted to find a small but pretty patch of chants growing in some moss in our back yard-- a small array but we werent picky- this turned out to be the only florescence of canterellus cibarius for the season. My expected woodland cache of these golden mushrooms was a forgotten dream, a fantasy. But these little back yard guys were real (and tasty).
Another backyard discovery was last May when I was trying to come up with a text to set for a commissioned work for chorus. I wanted something that might signify a connection to New Haven or Yale (I even thought about the Wiffenpoof song --to the tables down at Morrys etc..) One day I was walking in the expansive New Haven Green and was admiring the symmetry of the three churches which stand on it, when I thought how these Colonial-Federalist era congregations sustained and nurtured a number of singing master--composers, one of whom, Daniel Read, was a quite prolific publisher and composer of psalm settings; his famous "Windham" ("Broad Is the Road") is still popular in shape note singing societies.
There it was, right in my "backyard" a genuine New Haven source for my piece. Indeed I am sure Read led his choristers in many a robust singing of that particular psalm in one of those actual churches, in my own "backyard." of New Haven.
If you can't find what you desire, try looking closer to home.
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Part I: Falling Back Under a Stack
I'm seriously debating about getting one of the e-readers. I don't want an app that puts it on my phone or computer. I want something that is easy to read and compact. Phones and computers strain eyes because eyes weren't made to look straight at light; they were made to see light reflect of objects. That leaves the Kindle, nook, and Sony's/Borders' e-reader (whatever it's called).
I'm looking at these options because I realized that after law school and studying for the bar exam, I stopped reading. TV, Netflix, Wii, pretending to want to workout, and the heaviness of books have all fought on the side of Burnout over this last year. Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde was the first sign that my joy of reading may still have some fight left in it, then Larry Burkett taught me about finances. Now I'm halfway through the overlong 3rd book of the Eragon/Inheritance series, Brisingr, I've started The Strategy-Focused Organization, and I'm looking forward to finishing Crazy Love. Now I'm like so many of those people who I always thought were big dorks, because I want reading to be a way of life for me and my family.
"A room without books is like a body without a soul." - Cicero
Part II: Plastic or Paper?
I would argue that the best places on earth [inside from] nature are libraries and, even more so, used book stores. A great BBC series agrees with me: "Black Books."* It's the smell, the people, the cheap and cool books, and the knowledge that some juggernaut new-book store may take away their profit margin, but they will never take away their freedom [from copyright law]. It's because of stores like this that I will always buy books used when I can, use the library when I can't.
However, I have fallen for e-book readers. I love the ability to carry it everywhere and use it inconspicuously. I also love not having to strain my fingers to hold it upright when it is hardback and more than 700 pages (read "Brisingr" or "Harry Potter", etc.). Plus, I can get tons of books for free instead of borrowing them from friends and forgetting to give them back for months.
I've come to grips with the greatness of the plastic form of books, but many of my friends haven't. The fear is that they will destroy the souls of books. I find this argument to be lacking even if Cicero would agree. That's like saying the soul is not the soul without a body. I thought that's exactly what it is.
The soul of the book is in the story; it's in the magical world a few black blots of characters create when strung together. It's present whether paper or plastic. One only needs run his or her eyes across the lines and open the mind.
The souls of books are being destroyed, but it's not electronic versions of themselves. It's the shorter attention spans, it's reality TV, and it's an education system that is in shambles. That's where the war should be fought. Taking from Terminator Salvation, it may just be that the perfect weapon is half book, half electronic. Skynet is not e-readers.
Think about that as you decide where the soul of books lies and whether or not you will make reading a way of life.
* Where does the punctuation go when quoting media? Also, should TV shows be quoted or italicized?
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The Soul of Books, or Reading as a Way of Life
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I have a sony e-reader and I love it. It's pretty cheap too.ReplyDelete
I've enjoyed my Kindle. I like paper better, but it's just a personal preference (and apparently an ability to carry an 800-page book without stress).ReplyDelete
btw I like used book stores too, except that authors get no part of that price. Not that I want to help the publishing companies, but it's good for authors to get some compensation to keep writing the next book.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Life with Tucker!
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Saturday, July 23, 2011
1 month down... a Lifetime to Go!!!!!
I can hardly believe that my little boy is 1 month old! It feels so surreal, one moment I am calling and texting everyone letting them know he is on his way and now I am blogging about his first month! I will say that I don't really remember the first two weeks... I know they happened, obviously, but sleep deprivation apparently erased my memory! So now I am happy to say that We survived our first month as a family of 3 and I am excited about the Lifetime we have in front of us!
Dear Tucker,
A month ago you changed my life forever! The first moment I held you in my arms, was true bliss... My heart was bursting with an indescribable love for you! And the smile on your Daddy's face... Oh my GOODness, I will never forget that moment! You were a perfect 10! Literally, you scored a 10 on the newborn test!
You are a VERY good baby! You hardly ever fuss, you are a Great sleeper and you always let me know when you are hungry! You like your pacifier/ Wubba Nub and you like to be swaddled at night! The first week you were home, your Dad and I held you constantly... it was like we forgot that we could put you down or use your swing or bouncer... Sure enough, you really like your bouncy seat and take most of your naps in there! You smile all the time in your sleep... I can't wait to see it when you are awake! You also give us an audible laugh here and there... again in your sleep! You have what your daddy and I like to call a "stink eye" which happens when you start to fall asleep, you close your left eye all the way and keep your right eye open just incase something sparks your interest! You don't love to burp, but you have a really funny "Milk Drunk" face when we are trying to burp you. Because you don't burp all that well, You are a "Rooter Tooter" and have the grunting part of it all down pat! You are definitely a people person... You will let anyone hold you without fussing, unless it is time to eat! I am so in love with you little boy and I am extremely blessed to be your Momma! Happy 1 Month Birthday!!!
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Thank You Andi Stubblefield!
Here is the sneak peak to Tucker B.'s newborn pics!!!! Thanks Andi for your hard work... I absolutely love these pics!!!! Go to facebook and like AndiStubblefield.... Enjoy!
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Here I am! Tucker Bradley Webb!!!! I came on June 16th, 2011 at 11:24 PM... I weighed 6lbs. 15.5 oz. (or 7lbs. as my daddy would say) and I was 19 inches long!
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Well after being placed on bed rest last week, the sweet girls of my life group made me feel super special by showing up at my door with dinner and a SURPRISE baby shower! I was totally shocked... Brad was in on it and kept it completely secret... I have never had a surprise party for me before and it was so much fun! Dinner was from one of my fave's Roadhouse- I just can't get enough of those rolls, and all the other details were just perfect! I am so blessed to know each one of these girls and look forward to living life with this group at our new church Allen Bible! Thank you ladies... I am definitely ready for Tucker now!!!!
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La Hacienda Tucker
Here it is! Tucker's finished baby room, the pictures don't really do it justice but I will post them anyways! All we need now are lots of pictures for the walls and baby Tucker!!!!!!
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
The Scoop...
Well it is officially my NINTH month of Pregnancy... Hey Hey!!! I am pretty darn excited that Tucker will be here within the next month... OH MY!
I had another appointment Tuesday and my body had not progressed from the previous week when I was put on bed rest... so apparently it worked... the Dr. did say that Tucker is REALLY low, hints the back pain and the "broken" pelvis pain I have been feeling (its not really broken just feels like it sometimes!) I have still been having contractions and they are becoming more painful, but not laborous as of yet. I am still on "Bed Rest" although it is really hard to not want to go run little errands and get things done around the house... I definitely used the motorized cart at Target the other day :) At nine months pregnant and in lots of pain I could have walked faster than that thing... and the reverse mode was just ridiculous... it would beep SUPER loud for a good minute before it would even start moving backwards!
My next appointment is Wednesday and I get to have a sonogram!!! YAY! I love sonos... I am also hoping that at this appointment I will have progressed a little... It was good for me to make it last week and this week with no progression, but now I am in the Full Term zone and I am ready to meet my BABY!
The Nursery is so near completion, I am just waiting to get/find little items and details at this point... I will post pics soon!
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Guelph resident Alana Van Paassen started riding horses competitively at the age of 6.
"My mom grew up on a farm and rode Western, she loved horses and wanted to learn English riding," said 27-year-old Van Paassen.
Mother and daughter took lessons together each week in Georgetown, a short drive from their home in Caledon.
Van Paassen's love for horses grew, and her thrill and skill in competing became obvious. By the age of 8, she was the proud owner of her very own horse, TJ, and by 12 she had three horses.
Alana's mom, Louise Van Paassen, continued to support her daughter even when their weekly riding lessons discontinued. Alana's competing schedule grew more intense, with three day events all over Canada and the United States. She continued training and growing in her skills, with her mother by her side.
By 2001 the 12-year-old rider had won a Provincial Title — her first major win.
In April 2006 the Van Paassen family experienced a devastating loss.
Alana was in a tragic motor vehicle accident that claimed her mother's life and left Alana with serious injuries. The mother and daughter duo were on the 401, just outside of Cambridge, and were heading to Kentucky to watch a riding competition. Shortly after leaving their house in Caledon Louise had a heart attack at the wheel of the car.
The Van Paassen vehicle rear-ended a transport truck at 80 km/hour, and Louise died of a heart attack. Alana's injuries were substantial. The dashboard of the car fell onto Alana's left leg, breaking her femur in 12 different places.
The jaws of life removed the debris and rescued Alana from the wreckage, where she was transported to Cambridge Memorial; she stayed there for five days and had emergency surgery on her shattered leg.
Following the accident Alana had a long road to recovery, along with processing her grief over her mother's death.
Van Paassen was on crutches for nine months, and went to many physiotherapy appointments to recover the use of her left leg. For 18 long months Van Paassen did not ride a horse. She was also in her final year of high school at the time, and was able to graduate with her class in 2007.
"As I recovered I started thinking about riding without my mom around," she shared. "A woman named Shannon Gerryts was my riding coach at the time."
Shannon became a sister and confidant to 17-year-old Alana, helping her to process her grief over her mother's loss. Gerryts even rode the teenage Van Paassen's horses while she couldn't, continuing to motivate the young equestrian and encouraging her to consider competing again.
"She helped me to figure out who I am," said Van Paassen, speaking softly. "She stepped in some ways, and helped me to be independent in other ways."
By 2009 Van Paassen was accepting her first championship title since her 2006 accident, despite the intense pain she continued to experience from her injury.
In 2010 Van Paassen was back in surgery, after she broke her leg a second time while riding, and began the process of relearning how to use her left leg again. She said that despite the many setbacks, the 2010 injury turned into a blessing, with the surgery being more successful and her pain moving forward more manageable.
Around this time Van Paassen began teaching riding lessons, and word of mouth spread about her talent as a teacher and a rider. After studying at the University of Guelph Van Paassen decided to stay in the city, and eventually purchased her first home.
"I never thought I'd be teaching full time," said Van Paassen, who now boards horses and owns and operates For the Win Equestrian, where she trains equestrians of all skill levels, from novice riders to competitive riders.
Recently Van Paassen has decided to branch out and learn new skills beyond riding.
"I'm trying to get out of the struggling artist lifestyle," she said with a laugh, adding that she's working in the real estate industry in investing and property management.
Alana still remains close to her friend and confidant, Shannon. She said Shannon is her "training partner," and has been a great encouragement as she begins to train to compete once again.
There's no doubt that Guelphite Alana Van Paassen has overcome many obstacles as a young rider, but her story is proof that perseverance and determination can make anyone a winner.
Today, when she rides she remembers her mother's love for their horses, and is thankful for that her mother gave her the greatest gift of all — her own passion for horse riding.


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DULUTH, Minn., June 30, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IKONICS Corporation (Nasdaq:IKNX), a Duluth-based imaging technology company, announced today that its board of directors has approved a capital expenditure of $570,000 for automated equipment to increase its composite machining capabilities for the aerospace industry. The company is also evaluating an expansion to a new site to service this growing business.
Bill Ulland, Ikonics CEO, said: "After conversations with major customers and manufacturers in the commercial jet engines business, we believe there is an opportunity for very significant business for Ikonics beginning in late 2014 and ramping up in 2015 and beyond. This belief is based on the number of new aircraft scheduled to begin commercial service late this year and early next, and the progress we have made in meeting the needs of many of these potential customers during the pre-certification phase of aircraft testing."
Continuing, Ulland added: "In order to secure this business we need to show potential customers our technical and manufacturing capabilities. Phase one of this expansion program is the capital equipment approved by the Ikonics Board, which will occupy all the remaining space in our building in Morgan Park.
"Although two potential customers would like us to investigate locating a manufacturing facility near their off-shore aircraft assembly plants, and have offered to help with financing these facilities through joint ventures or licensing agreements, we would like Phase one to be a bridge to Phase two, which would be a new manufacturing facility at the Morgan Park site dedicated to aerospace. This would be a major investment for Ikonics and we need to evaluate the risk, economics, financing, and other location options carefully.
"Assuming our continuing market evaluation remains positive and the economics work, we would like to begin construction next spring with completion in the fall of 2015. If this goes forward in Morgan Park, we believe it will create a significant number of jobs and bolster Duluth's status as an aerospace hub."
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One of the best pieces of advice I've ever heard was something Michael Jordan said.
I think it was Michael Jordan, anyway. I can't find the exact quote, so I'm going from memory. If I am just making this up or I dreamt it or whatnot, I apologize.
When asked what sets him apart from less successful people, he simply said he does not rest on his laurels.
Wreaths of laurels are a symbol of victory. Resting on them means being content at a certain plateau of accomplishment, and slowing down or going no further. To say, "I've made it, I'm done."
Michael Jordan hasn't done that in his life and career. As a result, he's failed more times than I've tried, and succeeded more times than I've failed.
Yesterday I broke the chain, as Yann Girard puts it, on a 30+ day streak of writing. I had accomplished a goal, of writing Overcoming Financial Failure: A Peace Treaty with the System in thirty days, posting rough drafts of the chapters daily.
That felt good, and for a minute there, I thought I would just keep going and just write every day. You know, forever.
But yesterday, I rested on my laurels. Broke the chain. Momentum diminished.
As a result, now I have to write this awkward post about starting a new chain.
And, after a whole day of hardly thinking about writing, I only have a couple days remaining to edit, polish, finalize a cover for, and publish Overcoming Financial Failure (I committed to publishing it on January 3, 2017).
Unlike my first book so far, I am publishing the ebook version of OFF in multiple formats instead of just on Kindle. This involves learning how to use unfamiliar software, so that I can properly convert the files. Probably not a big deal, but the clock is ticking. I could have done it yesterday…
I am not beating myself up, really. Just learning and applying. The simple fact is, my day off yesterday was unneeded, and was not a part of the plan. Now, there is the same amount of work to do, but less time.
I could wax philosophical about how time is an illusion, but then I'd just be wasting more time.
Sometimes, it's a good idea to break a chain. Like when I have overeaten for like thirty consecutive days.
Breaking a productivity chain hurts a little (especially when breaking a 31 day streak on Habitica!).
It's a lot easier to reengage a pattern of self-destruction than it is to return to productivity.
At least it is for me. Or at least that's how it's been so far. Maybe only because I've destroyed myself a lot more frequently than I've produced, so the corresponding neural pathways are all oiled up and ready to go.
That's changing now, because here I am. Writing this post. One day of laziness did not turn in to two. For me, that's progress. Compared to what I have done many times in the past, this is success.
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..just kidding. I'm just getting started.
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Here is what my wardrobe would look like if I could buy new pieces and do it entirely again. I'm really eyeing this pink jacket, and hoping I'll get my hands on it this summer. This blue fringe dress is also a huge "coup de coeur" like we say in French, which means it was love at first sight. Then, there is this lovely shirt dress (perfect to go with my pink blazer hehe). And to complete the look, a fringe bag and the baby blue boots that goes with them.
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A Better Camera? Please tell what is this…
I know this questions was raised millions times on many discussion boards, but because I couldn't find a good image quality comparison results, I've decided to run few tests myself. Now, when I've got Canon 5D MkII as a secondary camera and looking to get MF digital back for my studio view camera, the answer to a question "can 5d Mk II replace 1Ds Mk III?" become very interesting for me.
Here is why:
Before I considered Medium format, having both, 1Ds and 5D was essential: backup camera is a must have for me. However, when I'll have my big sensor as a primary shooter, there won't be necessary to keep both anymore: only one 35mm camera will be kept only for a mobility and backup.
So, which camera to keep? I already know that 5D Mark II is very close in image quality to it's big brother, but have not seen good enough tests to be convinced. I also know that 5Dmk2 has inherited retarded focus performance (comparing to 1Ds), but this is not important to me: 99% of the time I shoot in manual focus and manual exposure. Pure image quality is the only critical criteria I was interesting to see.
So, I've run these simple tests:
Got this cute subject and setup lighting to have it partially overexposed but with some underexposed areas. The idea is to get as close as possible to a real shot conditions I deal with every day. Both cameras were mounted on a heavy studio stand, but due to a different body size I'd have to adjust camera position: 5D was raised to match 1ds height.
For ISO 100 test, image from both cameras was converted by Adobe RAW camera defaults (no sharpening) and then enlarged (Bi-cubic smoother interpolation method) to 11000 pixels on a bigger side. Enlargement was necessary to see the difference in image quality and details, as it become more clear as the such stretch.
Exposure/shot specification: Canon 180 mm F3.5 L Macro lens was used. Cameras was set to: 1/200 and 1/250 shutter speed for 5d and 1ds respectively, F14, custom WB 5600K, ISO 100/800.
1Ds MK III vs 5D MKII test results:
ISO 100, full image:
The first surprise was the difference in actual sensitivity: 5D Mk II appeared to be about one stop more sensitive than 1Ds mark III! Mouse over the image above to see how image looks like captured by 5D MkII. With the same exposure, same lens and light power (I've checked twice: Einsteins were delivering the same amount of light for both cameras), 5D was producing overexposed photos. I'd have to adjust the lighting output to make it look the same as the 1Ds.
Interesting, and.. quite useful feature for me, as in hi-speed action-freeze photography (talking about liquid splash) less strobe light output produces shorter flash duration. So, I am fine with 5D behavior, if no quality will be suffering, of course.
Also, for some reason the color balance seems to be different, despite the fact that both cameras had the same color space (Adobe RGB) and RAW files were converted with exactly the same setting in ARC. Below you'll see what was the reason. Now, lets look at enlarged images, 100% crops of the areas I was interested to see.
Details/resolution tests:
Red shadow detail. Mouseover to see 5D performance:
What do I see? Apparently, 1Ds Mk III had some issues with red color: red gets over-saturated, resulting some details loss in an underexposed shadow areas. 5D MkII delivers better color with less saturation. It is easier to add a good amount of saturation during raw conversion without sacrificing IQ, but much harder to recover over-saturated areas. 5D won.
Highlights and details, mouseover for 5D MkII:
I do not see any significant difference. Image from 5d mark 2 is less saturated, but there was lost focus on the pig's nose. Not a big deal, considering that camera was positioned bit differently and had manual focus set on pig's right eyelash. Draw.
Colorless shadow detail, mouseover for 5D Mark II:
I do not see any difference in IQ. Different position gives slightly different reflections, but the "deep" areas almost identical. 1Ds mark III might have a little more contrast there, but its is too little to really affect anything. Draw.
Another area to check the details and sensor/cpu resolution power. Mouseover for 5D :
I see more details delivered by 5D mark II. Maybe it happened due to slight focus difference, or may be it happened because feather is pink and 1Ds did not manage it well. Can't say for sure, but 5D did not lose anything here for sure.
So, from what I see, 5D mark II has the same (if not better) quality than my old 1Ds MkIII. Which is really cool, as it means that I can keep 5d MK II for "small work" and invest 1Ds resale money towards a medium format back.
Few more things I've checked: highlights recovery and performance at iso 800, see below.
Highlights recovery test.
1. Original overexposed area:
I've used Adobe RAW converter: recovery (+60), some clarity and blacks to get bright areas corrected.
1ds mark III and 5d mark II (on mouseover.. you've got it, right? :-)
Same thing for both cameras.
And now, the last test: red shadows area at ISO 800. Unlike the previous tests, the original image was not enlarged:
The result was almost expected: younger and smaller brother did better job here. The overall performance was almost identical: older flagman still very strong ,even at ISO 800.
The conclusion: Both cameras delivered almost identical results in studio environment. Canon 5D mark 2 was better at capturing red colors and in underexposed areas.
There is no reason for me to keep Canon 1Ds MKIII when I'll get MF digiback. I only can hope that Canon won't release new 1Ds Mark IV for a few more month, as I need time to find a good deal on Leaf , PhaseOne or Hasselbpald (unfortunately, Sinar is not an option for me, as they do not support Windows… and I do not support Apple:) backs before the price will drop on a current 1Ds.
It will be wise for me to keep 5D family (hope 5d Mark III will be released soon?), as I have tons of Canon equipment and for some tasks it will be the camera of choice.
At the end, I'll show you the power of view camera multishot technique: 5D Mark II, 4 exposures resulted in 54 Megapixel image, captured by low-resolution (compared to Canon 180mm macro) Rodenstock enlargement lens and stitched into one file. All four exposures was captured with rear standard (where 5 D was attached to) lateral shift movements, with about 50% overlapping. The image was enlarged to 11000 pixels on a largest side, same as for the previous tests. This is the quality! Imagine how it would look if I'd have 50 Mpx large sensor there!
View camera result. Scroll up to compare:
Hope it was interesting. This week I'll get some very cool new gear to play with, so.. stay tuned! Also, our first masterclass is coming, you still have time to join in.
P.S here is the RAW camera files, if you'd like to take a closer look to what I did: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27060805/1dsmkIII-vs-5dmkII-source.zip
Update: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III On sale now!!! Hasselblad is coming:-)
25 responses on "Canon 1Ds Mark III v.s 5D Mark II: is there is any difference in image quality? In-studio test run."
Hi Alex, the javascript image slider is really cool, can you tell me how you build that? thanks very much
Hi Alex
Love the review, I am an amateur looking for someone in UK to help teach me,? can you recommend anybody in UK ?
Would love to come to your masterclass, alas your a tad to far
hmm…. I totally disagree Alex , 1DS beats the 5D here in the way the colors have a harmony of going together , a nicer, warmer blending tone, and the colors are WAY superior . I am a fashion photographer and to me 1DS looks more film , the 5D looks more digital . Sure , cant beat the price of 5D for what it does , and I think that 1DS price is outrageous , but if you leave aside the price point , image quality is noticeably superior on 1DS.
Thanks for this, I got a 5DII and think it is one fine instrument! Works for me!
Alex, thanks for taking the time to do this. I have suspected as much about the quality of the 5D. I have been on the fence about this camera but you have helped me make up my mind about my next DSLR and also saved me a bunch of $$$.
Thank you, Ron.
Glad you fond it helpful.
I am selling my 1Ds now.. Will work with Phase One digital back (for Cambo ultima) and 5D for the rest canon gear I have.
uh,…yeah. what tom said,….. ;-P
@kerry pittenger, Quote from Mark Dubovoy
If the photographers themselves do not improve their skills and their vision as fast as the tools are progressing, then the tools themselves will become useless.
The biggest pressure point to grow, improve, excel and raise standards still lies with the photographer.
@Tom Bako, I concur. With all the fancy gear and PS, you still have to have a good eye and "make" pictures. Though I'm afraid we've opened the "fix it in PS" box already,…
Thanks for you effort you put into this. I found it consise and useful. Well done!
Ooo man o man what a test! This is what we would like to hear or read on the end of every dslr test!, well done Alex. I am Nikon shooter and need high ISO but I love 5D MKII which my brother in law owns :]. I need to find soke more stuf about this MF digital back 35mm wht is is used for? Have a good one Alex!
@Peter Dudek, Well, MF cameras are normally used for high end projects/jobs – First off, they cost substantial amounts of money to own (a lens can typically cost $3k+, the digital backs are generally $25k+, and nevermind the camera itself). So to make money with this, you must be charging enough on your day rate. Now why is this camera system great? You have a much larger sensor, hence more photo-sites, which can then capture more detail in your image allow for lots of cropping without much loss of detail at magazine publication level. You also typically have more dynamic range vs the DSLR system (calculated in stops of light). Those 2 reasons alone are usually enough to justify why many high end jobs are shot using that system.
You can print with a 5D Mark II a 6′ in-store backlight display, but you will have to upscale it rather substantially, hence losing quite a bit of detail when compared to say a 39MP digital back which natively needs less upsizing, while capturing more detail to begin with. But from what I've seen a 20MP digital back vs a 5D Mark II, there's not enough difference to justify the $$$ spent. When entering LARGE digital backs, then yes, the difference is apparent.
Many thnaks Vadim for all the explanation :]. MF means Medium Format camera yes? I was reading bout pentax and Mamiya ther are good for start? Good man Vladim, have a good one!!
Yep, 39+ sensors is what can be considered as a upgrade from 35mm DLSR. Or even more: new 1Ds mark IV will have around 40 Mpx sensor, and price wise it will meet $10K low-level 33-40Mpx MF backs.. I like the way the whole industry is going!:-))
@Alex Koloskov, That's what I'm talking about!
@ Tom: I've been a Canon user my entire life (I'm 33, been using Canon since my point and shoot one back in my teenage years). I invested in lenses, and switching would not make much sense to me unless it would offer RADICAL differences. I used to do wildlife photography, and Canon was THE brand…. People still swear by it. The AF in question is the 5D Mark II – it has only 1 cross type sensor (central). This is the camera's major handicap. The 7D, it's cousin, lives with many more cross-type sensors. Nikon, luckily, doesn't believe in crippling their prosumer cameras as much regarding AF. Quite honestly, both brands provide amazing images for their price points. Now… onto Alex :)
@ Alex: I know, I know, MF trumps the 35mm format :) I've been doing jewellery photography for 6+ as many of you know already, and I've yet to have one complaint about my images being too small, or of too-low of a quality. The thing in my field, we retouch THE HELL OUT of images… some clients have me redraw most of the gold… so really… resolution is nearly pointless. I've received images from some 30+ MP backs from other jewellery photographers out there, and from what I've seen, their RAW images were quite horrible. I think technique is VERY important (Alex, Tom, you both know what I'm talking about). Lenses are just as important. I'm quite shocked when I get huge files from clients, complaining that their current photography is weak, and the EXIF data reveals awesome gear. With what Alex is looking at getting, a nice View Camera such as a P3, and a nice larger digital back, it will provide him with many tools to create stunning images – at least I'm not worried he will test, and play with the gear… unlike some other ppl, who appear to like to have toys, and not know much regarding their use.
I've considered going MF at one point, but right now, as it stands, in my field, so far it appears to be more bragging rights than anything else. I prize retouching skills more to be honest. A great retoucher (as Alex and Genia know) can make UGLY USED products look new again, more MP and resolving power means more retouching :P hahahha.
Anyways, we use whatever tools makes us, and our clients happy. The photographer makes a hell of a difference between a great job, and a good job (I'm not saying shooting with a crappy lens, with a noisy camera is okay… but you get my drift).
Happy shooting everybody, and again, nice review Alex!
@Vadim Chiline, Right On! We live in the world of photoshopography. I actually preferred film and let the pre-press guys and retouchers and film strippers do all the dirty work. I was able to concentrate on producing high quality images through hard earned skill and knowledge by experience. Now any piece of crap can be photo-chopped and passed off as the art of photography.
I do agree with you about 'retouch THE HELL OUT of images' because when you enter the world of micro photography you see the mass produced garbage we call high quality products. Without your particular skill set applied the cheapo manufacturer would not sell a single diamond ring methinks.
Keep up the good work!
@Alex, you too, keep shooting and build that SHU portfolio you will be happier in the end. You know what I mean eh!
Hey Alex, nice review. It's sick to think of the price difference…. sure the 1Ds series has some nice features such as weather sealing, better AF….. but still….. for studio work, the 5D MII is great. The AF when doing model shots is miserable though. Resolution wise, no complaints.
@Vadim Chiline, If you really want image quality and focus accuracy nothing beats a Nikon sensor and lens combo they were tops way back then in film mode and they are the best bar non today especially the quality of their lenses that's why they cost more. Canon jumped the gate on Nikon a long time ago but now they are having trouble keeping up. Best all around features, easy access menus and their best is yet to come. they do need to add more lenses though.
The sb800 flash units are known industry wide for being the best in their class. I still love Canon because they gave me my start in digital photography so I owe them some allegiance for that. I know people will disagree with me but that's par for the course. Love my Nikons. D3
Old tests but worth reviewing unfortunately no Nikon http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/back-testing.shtml
Alex should run tests like the tests by the Luminous alumni. Unfortunately his testing procedure is a little flawed.
If you really want image quality you need to use MF digital backs. 35mm camera is more like a swiss army knifes; they can be used everywhere with good results. Medium format sensors is for ultimate quality.
As for the tests, I've seen couple similar to luminous tests of the same subject, but it did not provide a real experience: highlights/shadows and some details in not flat areas. This is why I did real life tests, they give me more information i was looking for.
BTW, tomorrow I'll be testing PhaseOne IQ180 80 megapixel digital back… I'll show you what image quality means:-))
@Alex Koloskov, Sorry Alex what is ultimate quality? Making a print the size of the empire state building. I think you completely missed my point. All images on a monitor are viewed at 72 to 90 ppi. Depending on whether you are Mac or PC. So all these tests are invalid when it comes to judging what you consider true IQ. At Luminous you can actually order the images on disc and view them at full rez, print them, do anything you want with them without having to rent or buy all that equipment. Images viewed on a monitor don't tell the whole story. I was comparing apples to apples not apples to watermelons. Not DSLR to MF. Nikon to Canon – system for system. NIKON gets the check mark for superiority all the way around.
Secondly I always shot in studio 4×5 and 8×10 Ektachrome transparency film even on location then it was off for processing and drum scanning to Colourgenics . The files would slam dunk any digital medium format system after the lab-meister did his work at the time MFD backs were released and later. If you read the whole Luminous article you would realize you are not dealing with schmucks These guys are intelligent, well versed, highly capable and highly technical. So credit where credit is due for the tests, time and available equipment.
BTW the luminous tests were run a few years ago. Michael has already done tests with the production IQ180. Alpa STC & 120mm f/5.5 Schneider Apo Digitar with Phase One IQ180 back @ ISO 32 and will be posting his results soon, take it from the master who shoots landscapes to put the Q180 through real world rigorous testing in the field. MF digital backs shine in landscape photography for mural printing and also for copying museum and other works of art on location. MF is great but it's just NOT a necessity to own or use to produce highly acceptable tack sharp images for the quality conscious in the Ad world. You can debate DR and noise but try shooting at high iso with MF – not. D3X has real usable DR at just over 10 stops. Phase One claims 12.5 stops on their 60MP back. All equipment has it's limits but BEST OVERALL performance and dollar value (very important) is still in the hands of NIKON or CANON DSLR. Please re-read that last sentence. This is the pre-production IQ 80 link from January 2011.
I shoot for clients that reproduce my work in Brochures, Sell sheets, Ads for publications, any form of print, packaging and advertising material. The normal reproduction size is as small as a thumbnail and generally 8 1/2 x 11 to tabloid size – 11×17. The RGB image is converted to a CMYK file for printing halftone. The RGB color space is "outside" that of the CMYK space. Follow me? CMYK color gamut is in essence throwing color information away using it differently. So what happens to IQ? Take a printers loupe and look at the printed page, nothing but dots. Tiny little CMYK dots.
If you were having MFD work printed by a high end photo-lab reproduced in continuous tone for landscape murals you would probably notice the difference between that and any Canon or Nikon DSLR. What's the point if everything comes down to the small printed page. We shoot products for a living and the CODB is important. So, what if I have a 300 or 400mb image that's super tack sharp. If you are printing for standard commercial print purposes in the sizes that I mentioned it's a moot point, in other words having no practical significance. Museums and specialty clients may require huge megabyte files but other than that it all comes down to ego – my sensor is bigger than yours. Most clients, barring production guys in an ad agency or design studio really don't know the difference between CMYK, RGB, LAB color 8bit, 32bit, files and a jelly donut and basically couldn't give a rats behind.
I don't mean this in a derogatory way at all but you seem to be fixated on this sharpness thing as a barometer for IQ to the extreme, it won't improve your photographic eye, the way you see, the lighting you use, composition, etc.,please correct me if I am wrong. Purity of color is subjective and usually the pressman is a good authority to get us through the proofing stage. I have patiently waited for press sheets to come rolling off the 8 color Heidleberg for client approval tweaking the ink spread and images just so they are as perfect can be, now that's important. Bad printing can really screw you up.
Take a Leaf digital back and a Phase one digital back and put it on a Sinar or Cambo with a Rodenstock lens and shoot an object, front and rear standard parallel to subject under identical Tungsten lighting conditions at F8 or F11, then shoot with a Canon best prime lens and Nikon best prime lens same subject, same lighting. All shots are full frame and final crop to same specs. Now, have pre-press convert your RGB file to CMYK so the playing field is level. Have them run press proofs and output all the files at 11×17 on 100lb glossy stock. If you can tell me which camera shot what then you will be doing something than I don't think anybody else can. Show me 'image quality' in a meaningful way. Pixel peeping on a computer monitor does not cut it. Running tests like this willy nilly don't either – not for real life practical applications.
Most printers use the same CMYK ink model that printing presses use, the actual printouts are not identical, because each printer manufactures their inks a little differently. In addition, you cannot expect all computer monitors to display the completely same screen outputs. So, if we have difference on computer monitor outputs and different color display methods (RGB and CMYK) for both outputs, we cannot accept that customer's output on their computer monitor as an accurate color guide or DR.
O.K more fuel for the fire.
Luminous reviews are great, but useless for me: I do not shoot landscapes, and their other reviews does not give me information about the back I am looking for. Therefore I do my own tests: today we had leaf Aptus II 12 80 Mpx back tested the way I like , pushed to extremes.
As for the IQ difference between 35 mm DSLR and Medium format backs, you absolutely right: money/IQ wise 35mm is the best choice. However, the world of a hi-end studio product and AD photography use exclusively MF cameras, and it must be a reason for this (I believe it is not necessary highest IQ). My place is there, so jumping to MF is a natural step on my way.
Thank you!
@Alex Koloskov, Landscape or product photography and what equipment do you need is for another discussion.
Back to MFD.
The question I ask you 'is it needs or wants' that motivate your decision to buy. I think you are buying into a lot of hype and bent on buying into the MF hype. You seem to be expressing a certain insecurity about the size of your sensor and your ability to compete with other photographers who do own MF. It's a tricky situation today because some out there feel this compulsive need to have the latest greatest toy and that's a sad state of affairs. I say 'BUYER BEWARE'. It's like saying 'Well Joe Blow has one, so I guess I have to have one.'
Photography is not about the best equipment latest and greatest, the older you get the more you will realize what's really important about being a great photographer. Nobody can teach this to you, you will have to learn by experience.
This is regarding large sensor photography, the hasselblad system, kodak, phase one, leica. In my opinion – rational level headed thinking is required not a big bank loan, not going into debt for making dumb decisions. I know two photographers who did this to increase their awareness level with ad agencies and to impress the art directors so that they could get the big assignments. They were capable photographers in their field but one is now a part time courier (family to feed) and renting a studio to do part time shoots nights and weekends the other is on his way out the door. It did not improve their financial status as photographers it actually hurt them, because now they are in more debt than before the purchase and lease to own. They were competent photographers in their respective fields. I feel very bad for them because they are very good at what they do. Business side of photography is 100 times more important than the equipment side.
I don't want to harp anymore on the DSLR V.S. MFD but many of you bloggers need to know that what is really important is your skill level, talent and ability to problem solve for the client. The client needs to know that you are capable and can deliver on budget on time. Alex, the level at which you are shooting does not dictate the need for MF IMO, your photography is as good as any other pros out there shooting MF so you have nothing to prove. MF manufacturers want to create the mindset that MFD is a must to create fantastic images. IMO never has not and never will be. Hasselblad at one time was trying to push their system as MF-DSLR that is a joke. BTW Genia is becoming remarkable a retoucher and has a great future in this area. I would like to see what she can do with a camera. Maybe beat the pants off you, ha,ha.
Something to think about!
"The question anyone who is considering either the new 50MP or promised 60MP Hasselblad should be asking is whether the Hasselblad lenses they already own, or may purchase in the future, are optimized for the size and design of these new Kodak sensors. As in the film days, the resolution of the sensor isn't the advantage point, but it's larger format is. The size of the pixels in the 50MP Kodak sensor used in the H3DII are nearly the same as the size of the pixels in the Full Frame 21.1MP Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III or in the 24Mp Sony A900–so the Kodak sensor does not offer dramatic improvements in resolution (at the sensor), low light sensitivity or noise advantage based on the pixel size (as it generally the case when comparing large and small pixels).
What you gain by shooting with a 50MP or 60MP medium format camera is either a cropping advantage, or an increase in maximum reproduction size–the same advantages offered by MF cameras in the film era. (Now, if you were able to pack 50MP into a 35mm full frame sensor, you would increase the resolution significantly compared to a 21MP sensor, but you would also decrease low light sensitivity as a result of using smaller pixels.) Granted, looking through the enormous optical viewfinder on the Hasselblad is a real treat, and carrying one around is a traffic stopper, but is the higher price for these medium format bodies and the larger, more expensive lenses it requires worth it when compared to existing 21 and 25MP full frame DSLRs from Canon, Sony, and Nikon? Not for me, or most other pro photographers who would rather have lighter, brighter, faster focusing, and image-stabilized lenses along with pro camera bodies that offer far more image quality and performance controls, greater durability, and speed compared to the Hasselblads or any other MF camera (although the 37.5MP Leica S2 may help change my mind).
If your goal is to WOW! new clients with extraordinary image detail, you'll be in line with the other photographers shooting with the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. You have to wonder how long Hasselblad or other MF manufacturers will be able to compete against the full frame 35mm DSLR crowd. MF companies did little to optimize their lenses for use with digital sensors. Instead, these companies relied on the MF size/magnification advantage that pushed them through the film camera years, and NOT superior lens technology."
MF lenses (even the best available at the time) were not as sharp as the top lenses being manufactured by 35mm SLR companies such as Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Konica Minolta, and Pentax. Despite this, those MF lenses still helped MF cameras deliver better image quality and detail. Why? When enlarging the captured film image to print or even projection size, the larger-sized film used in MF cameras did not have to undergo as great a magnification as 35mm film, and therefore could get by with slightly lower resolution at the lens.
Roughly 12,000 medium format cameras were sold per year in US during their peak in the mid-to-late 90′s, which may be one reason why several MF manufacturers are no longer around.
Repeat – looking through the enormous optical viewfinder on the Hasselblad is a real treat, and carrying one around is a traffic stopper, but is the higher price for these medium format bodies and the larger, more expensive lenses it requires worth it when compared to existing 21 and 25MP full frame DSLRs from Canon, Sony, and Nikon?
Not for me, or most other pro photographers who would rather have lighter, brighter, faster focusing, and image-stabilized lenses along with pro camera bodies that offer far more image quality and performance controls, greater durability, and speed compared to the Hasselblads or any other MF camera although the new 37.5MP Leica S2 helps change my mind. If your goal is to WOW! new clients with extraordinary image detail, you'll be in line with the other photographers shooting with the Canon 1Ds Mark III.
Don't make mistake by getting sucked in by hype. Remember you will be buying into a very expensive system and who knows what will be in two years. Maybe you would regret this move by then. Think about your decision very hard. Continue shooting and developing your own style of photography, don't get caught up in sensor wars, DSLR technology and RD will continue to blow the doors off MF because they have millions of dollars for R&D. Go after more business and possibly get a rep in the Atlanta area.
When all is said and done there is not enough difference to warrant MF for practical purposes, I repeat PRACTICAL PURPOSES.
I wish you all the best, (I hope I don't have to say I told you so), Tom
Back in 2008 "Masaya Maeda" One of Canon Inc's most high ranking executives Director and Chief Executive of Image Communication said "The 5D Mark II we're positioning as the very highest product in our high-end enthusiast range. The EOS 1Ds Mark III, by comparison, offers robust durability and long shutter life as the most important features for use in harsh studio conditions, we believe. However when it comes to image quality itself; because of the constant digital technology developments in this industry, it's always the latest camera that is best. So things like ISO expansion range and dynamic range are in a sense better in the 5D Mark II."
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As you know I had a softball tournament this last weekend. It didn't really go as planned, which is a little disappointing. Overall it was still a good weekend with good friends and family.
We had our first game at 6pm on Friday night. This was by far our worst game. We got ten runned in the 5th inning. I only got to hit twice and they may have been the worst two hits of the entire season. I was initially very mad at myself. It carried on until the next morning. I just had a sour taste in my mouth. I had let my team down by not doing my part and I didn't live up to my own individual standards.
The next day I woke up hopeful. At this point I took the stress off myself and had a "what happens happens" attitude. Once I did that I no longer felt like I was trying too hard, which was probably my issue the day before. We played a local back team, on one of the local baseball fields. So that meant that there wasn't going to be any ball his out of the park. I got up four times that game and did really great. I hit a deep ball over the center fielders head and got an in the park home run. The next time I was up I hit a hard grounder through shortstop and third. The third time I hit a one hopper to the fence in left field, for another in the parker. As a wise decision by the other team, my fourth time up they walked me intentionally. This was the only game we won, and was by far the best game we could have played.
The last game was later Saturday evening. It was against a team that shouldn't have even been in out division. They were a group of kids that had a regular Sunday team and they just added a sponsor. None of the guys worked at the place, which in an industrial tournament is a must. Either way we played and lost by a couple runs. Our fielding fell apart a bit, but we also weren't hitting very well. I got up three times and didn't do anything significant. That game ended out tournament.
We had catered meals all weekend thanks to our company. Good food and cold drinks are things you can't beat during a hot softball weekend. My family came back down to the fields the next morning at 8am because my little brother's team was still in the tournament. They did lose their game against the city cops but they did fairly well.
Now I just feel sore and older than I am lol. I will take it easy the next day or two. My wife was gone all weekend at a bachelorette party and bridal shower. She will be home tonight and I can't wait to see her. It is weird being home alone for a couple nights.
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These worksheets are distributed at no charge on an as-is basis. The author does not assume any liability for their use.
I have protected the worksheets to prevent accidental changes to the formulas and calculation method. It is still possible to see the formulas that are used so that those who are interested can verify the calculation method, or use my calculation methods and formulas in their own worksheets or other programming environments.
If you want to make changes to the worksheets, the password is eliminator, but you do so at your own risk. Note that some of my newer worksheets, though protected to prevent accidental changes, do not require a password. For those newer sheets, simply select from the Excel Review menu, Unprotect sheet.
I have not claimed copyright to these worksheets because I want them to be used by anyone who wants to use them. If you design your own worksheets or other program using my formulas and calculation methods, leave my name off, as I don't want credit for any possible incorrect calculations.
The download is a zip file which contains a short instruction manual, and Excel® worksheets for:
Liquid (Volumetric flow units) Includes a tab that can convert mass flow to volumetric flow
Gas (Volumetric flow units where the molecular weight or specific gravity is known)
Gas (Mass flow units where the density is known. This includes steam.)
A unique feature of these worksheets is that in addition to performing traditional Cv calculations, they can also graph the installed flow characteristic and installed gain of a valve when it is installed in a particular system.
These worksheets are based on ANSI/ISA-75.01.01 (IEC 60534-2-1 Mod) -2012 "Flow Equations for Sizing Control Valves." Each has space for four simultaneous calculations. For example, you can calculate required control valve capacity (Cv or Kv) for Minimum, Normal, Maximum and one additional flow condition. Engineering units are by default set to US units, but can be easily changed to SI units. Your experience with these worksheets will be much better if you read the included "Instructions."
4-27-18: Minor revision to liquid sizing worksheet. No obvious difference, no change to calculated results. See Revision History..
UPCOMIG REVISION: I am currently working of a version of the control valve sizing worksheets that will combine sizing and the latest IEC noise calculations. Check back soon.
I have recently become a member of the ISA S75.07 committee that is working on standards involving control valve noise. So far my main effort has been to make Excel® worksheets that calculate Aerodynamic and Hydrodynamic noise in accordance with the current IEC Standards. These calculations involve many equations and, in the words of Dr. Hans Baumann are a "programmers nightmare." I have to agree with him!
Here are two zip files, one for Aerodynamic noise and one for Hydrodynamic noise. Each contains a worksheet for flow in mass flow units and a worksheet for volumetric flow units. Also included for each is a short instruction file.
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On 3/9/18 I added an Excel sheet that calculates typical values for some parameters required by the IEC noise calculations.
On 8/7/18 I replaced the Aerodynamic noise sheets with Rev. 2. There was a minor error in the FLP calculation for Conditions 2, 3 and 4. This only resulted in a calculation error of about 1 dB(A).
On 10/7/18 I replaced the Typical xFz, Fd and FL parameters worksheet with Rev 3. There was a change to the FL calculation for the Globe 4 port cage valves.
On 10/9/18 I replaced the Typical xFz, Fd and FL parameters worksheet with Rev 4. There was a change to the xFz calculation for the Globe 4 port cage valves.
This worksheet approximates liquid vapor pressure for control valve sizing purposes. The
calculation uses the Antoine equation along with Antoine parameters as presented on the "NIST Chemistry WebBook." The worksheet includes a link to the NIST Chemistry WebBook, along with
instructions for using the worksheet.
On Aug. 31 2015 I replaced the original worksheet with Rev 1a which allows temperature input in either degrees C or F and returns vapor pressure in both bar and psia.
Revised May 6, 2017. Minor revisions to some tabulated data. Added a README (Information and Instructions) tab.
Revised May 28 2017. Minor corrections to some tabulated values. Added tabulated values for Tr = 2.5 for increased accuracy.
This worksheet approximates the compressibility factor of gasses for control valve sizing purposes. It uses tabulated data from the Nelson Obert charts with two dimensional interpolation between the tabulated reduced pressure points and reduced temperature points.
It is valid for reduced temperatures (Tr) between 1.0 and 15 and reduced pressures (Pr) between 0.0 and 20. The worksheet shows the reduced pressure and temperature being used in the calculation, and informs the user whether each is within the limits of the worksheet.
There is space on the worksheet for four calculations to make it easily compatible with the four calculations performed by the above control valve sizing worksheets.
This worksheet approximates the behavior of P1 and P2 (pressure upstream and pressure downstream of a control
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The principle behind the calculation is that pressure loss in a piping system is approximately proportional to flow squared.
Although the units on this worksheet are shown as gpm and psig, the calculation method is independent of units and the user can use any appropriate units.
On 8/20/15 I replaced Revision 1 of the file with Revision 2, which reformats the worksheet to allow entry of any minimum design flow and adds an Instruction tab and a Calculation Method tab.
This worksheet calculates the pressure drop in liquid piping systems.
There are ten columns of identical individual calculations. You can use just one, or you can use more than one for different flow rates in the same system, for unrelated calculations or for chained calculations for the same system where you want to break the system down into several small systems in series.
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One week from today is the big day! I can't believe we are down to single digit days. It once seemed so far away and now, here it is quickly approaching.
We had a pre-op appointment in Iowa City last Friday. We met with the urologist who will be doing Blake's bladder augmentation. Dr. Kieran will be taking a portion of his ureters to make his bladder bigger, aka hold more urine. Right now he holds an ounce and post-surgery we hope that he will be able to hold about four ounces. We also talked about the catheter placement.
After that, we met with our nurse, Jen, who took Blake's blood pressure. We've been having some issues lately with it being high. The last 7-10 days it has been steadily creeping higher. High blood pressure is caused by too much fluid on Blake, so we made adjustments to his dialysis prescription and added a few extra cycles. Between that and all the prayers (thank you friends!!), it's working. Just tonight his bp was 108/60!
I also wanted to let you know that our good friend, Cathy Conkin, is putting together a "prayer burst" for our family and Steph's family next Tuesday (the 5th) at 7:00 AM. If you would, we would love it if you would say a prayer for all involved at that time. :)


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Several oil and gas industry leaders were all smiles after a set of roundtables in Calgary with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, convinced that he fully appreciates the challenges they face.
The prime minister took part in discussions with oil and gas executives as well as industry goods and service providers.
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Trudeau was also well-received at the second roundtable, which included representatives of the companies that provide goods and services to the oil and gas companies.
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"Getting access to markets is important and he understands that. From what he told us today, he's in favour of pipelines because it benefits all of Canada."
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"He appreciates it, he knows that it's not an easy task, but he's going to take it on for us. So we really appreciate that," he said.
Alberta Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd, who also took part in Thursday's roundtable, said no agreements were reached, but it was a productive meeting.
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Trudeau also is under pressure to advocate for the controversial Energy East pipeline project, rather than play peacemaker among the different sides.
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Little by little my 2011 pre-ordered dolls are slowly arriving on my doorstep. First to arrive was Youthquake Poppy Parker! Several people were commenting on how they didn't really like her after seeing her in real life, but for me it was love at first sight. Her hair color is so rich and with a little tweaking and a quick hair wash, it went from prim and proper to gorgeous. Hope you like her as much as I do! Pictures just don't do her justice!
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In today's version, my mom made her own tweaks and additions. She subbed Jalapeno chili flakes for the cayenne, used regular salt instead of garlic salt, and added the bottom four inches of a leek. She also used already-cooked dried garbanzo beans.
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