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Today I give the floor to Steve Wake, the man behind #EVA21, the conference so cool it is known only by its hashtag*. In his own unique style he explains what makes this magical conference work every year, why you should deAgile yourself and how to tame the overwhelm with a single piece of paper.
EVA was first started as an event to raise awareness and profile for what we now know as Earned Value Management. Nobody was going to market it for me so I had to learn by doing. One day, 10 presentations. All about Earned Value.
Now we have two days and over 20 presentations, of which one might be about Earned Value. It is all about Building a Better Project Manager. The Thinking Person’s PM. Total PM. A way of life. Not a job.
It was always a little different. It was the event I wanted to attend. Few come close. Even now. It has always remained ahead of the curve. I like new ideas. I like new presenters. I like practitioners. We never repeat presentations. Return presenters talk about something else. I like ideas from elsewhere. I like metaphor. I like stories.
I am the only curator I know who does this. I am not just a plain event organiser or marketing executive. I know or get to know the speakers. I work with them on presentations. I do not buy them from the catalogue. And I don’t take kindly to corporate ‘control-freakery’.
I am a producer, a curator. EVA is my diary, my State of the Nation. Who I have met and seen or stalked or pitched at with a view to presenting.
I now get few refusals. People want to come listen, talk and speak. The conferences are small, up to 100 attendees. If you stick around for 2 days you get to know everybody and the speakers stick around too. It feels like Glyndebourne and Davos. You go away with new ideas rather than a reconfirmation of what you already knew. The amount of time and money wasted on pointless tub-thumping makes me cringe.
I’ve just come back from a lovely 10 day ‘break’ in sunny Seville. If you haven’t been, you must.
I came back unrested. I had been checking my smartphone every 15 minutes or so. Responding where I could.
But not where I should.
I should have ignored it. Turned it off. I still came back to 350 emails which I spent day 1 of my return responding to.
Observation #1: The sky will not fall in when you go away.
Rule 1: Do not check email when away.
Rule 2: Get a separate cheap non-smart mobile for when you are on holiday.
Rule 3: Make sure those that should know do know you are away and when you will resurface.
Observation #2: People, myself included get sucked in to the responsive vortex. You send an email. You expect an answer by return. You get tetchy and self-righteous if this doesn’t happen. You pay no account whatsoever to what has happened at the other end.
Observation #3: Fast (Agile) response to email is often poorly thought through, ill-advised and sometimes unnecessary. The speed rather than the quality has become paramount. Trouble is the consequent unsatisfactory action or meeting makes this glaringly apparent.
Rule 4: Slow Down! DeAgile yourself. Activity is not Action.
I took a Japanese Trade delegation round London and then to dinner. Simpsons. They loved it. And they were talking and drinking and talking and drinking.
But as the dinner progressed the conversation died down until it ground to a halt. I thought they were jet-lagged or cross about something.
It was explained to me that there is nothing better than for a companionable silence to prevail. It signalled consensus, trust, contentment. Happiness even.
I thought that was brilliant and beat, “Ooh isn’t it quiet? Somebody say something,” out of sight.
I am addicted to music. I hear it in glorious 3D in my head. A photographic memory. I have the world’s largest CD collection. When I go out it’s generally to something with music.
I do not like background music. I do not have it on in the car. It is too distracting.
What I like is silence.
Silence to reflect, to converse with myself, to plan things out, to ruminate.
I find and need the time and space. It makes my decisions better and myself happier. I don’t feel irritable or hassled or put upon. It’s my own tempo, my own control.
I wake up sometimes and think OMG I have so much to do. It can be daunting. So I compartmentalise like this.
Jot down all the topics of things I have to do.
Join them with lines and boxes and arrows. Lots of them link together.
The paper becomes a scope, a target. Once it’s in boxes and links and lines it become manageable and achievable. In my head. In me. I have visualised and externalised.
You may have to fight to create that. But you can, and you can do this in silence.
I also try to bookend this short meditation technique. I was taught this by a Vietnamese colleague 35 years ago in Paris.
Think of a single thing. Picture an object, concept, phrase or piece of music. Exclude everything else for 5-10 minutes. It clears, focuses and steadies.
Then do something. Like fill out a page of A4.
Do this every now and again. Me? Every 2 or 3 weeks or just before I go away. So I know how all the plates were spinning. Then I review it when I come back.
After thinking about these, I think I am a real mixed up extrovert introvert who has found that listening to people is far more enriching than blowing your own misguided trumpet. Particularly if you are a real leader and want to make change that sticks.
Getting other people to really buy in to what you want them to do so it becomes theirs and makes it good for everybody is my aim in leading a good life. But that’s for another time.
About Steve: Steve Wake has worked in the print, automotive, aerospace, defence, insurance and IT industries as a project manager and consultant. He is an internationally acknowledged expert on Earned Value Project Management and has written and presented many times. He is currently chairman of the Board of the Association for Project Management in the UK, pursuing a campaign of Listening, Learning and Leading as a way of being as well as doing Diversity properly.
Steve has also had to become an accomplished event organiser and chair with his own EVA conference in its 21st year as well as continued close involvement in the high profile PMI UK Synergy events, both productions with a reputation for the unusual and innovative. His long passion for all kinds of music is almost matched by his continued appreciation of silence.
* I’m kidding about the hashtag. The conference has been around longer than hashtags.
Thank you for this article! Shutting off and truly relaxing on vacation is something I have a problem with. I always feel I need to be productive.
I know the feeling well. I’m heading off on a short break soon and I’m going to try really hard only to work on the days that I am there to work. The rest of the time, it’s holiday!

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today i give the floor to steve wake, the man behind #eva21, the conference so cool it is known only by its hashtag*. in his own unique style he explains what makes this magical conference work every year, why you should deagile yourself and how to tame the overwhelm with a single piece of paper.
eva was first started as an event to raise awareness and profile for what we now know as earned value management. nobody was going to market it for me so i had to learn by doing. one day, 10 presentations. all about earned value.
now we have two days and over 20 presentations, of which one might be about earned value. it is all about building a better project manager. the thinking person’s pm. total pm. a way of life. not a job.
it was always a little different. it was the event i wanted to attend. few come close. even now. it has always remained ahead of the curve. i like new ideas. i like new presenters. i like practitioners. we never repeat presentations. return presenters talk about something else. i like ideas from elsewhere. i like metaphor. i like stories.
i am the only curator i know who does this. i am not just a plain event organiser or marketing executive. i know or get to know the speakers. i work with them on presentations. i do not buy them from the catalogue. and i don’t take kindly to corporate ‘control-freakery’.
i am a producer, a curator. eva is my diary, my state of the nation. who i have met and seen or stalked or pitched at with a view to presenting.
i now get few refusals. people want to come listen, talk and speak. the conferences are small, up to 100 attendees. if you stick around for 2 days you get to know everybody and the speakers stick around too. it feels like glyndebourne and davos. you go away with new ideas rather than a reconfirmation of what you already knew. the amount of time and money wasted on pointless tub-thumping makes me cringe.
i’ve just come back from a lovely 10 day ‘break’ in sunny seville. if you haven’t been, you must.
i came back unrested. i had been checking my smartphone every 15 minutes or so. responding where i could.
but not where i should.
i should have ignored it. turned it off. i still came back to 350 emails which i spent day 1 of my return responding to.
observation #1: the sky will not fall in when you go away.
rule 1: do not check email when away.
rule 2: get a separate cheap non-smart mobile for when you are on holiday.
rule 3: make sure those that should know do know you are away and when you will resurface.
observation #2: people, myself included get sucked in to the responsive vortex. you send an email. you expect an answer by return. you get tetchy and self-righteous if this doesn’t happen. you pay no account whatsoever to what has happened at the other end.
observation #3: fast (agile) response to email is often poorly thought through, ill-advised and sometimes unnecessary. the speed rather than the quality has become paramount. trouble is the consequent unsatisfactory action or meeting makes this glaringly apparent.
rule 4: slow down! deagile yourself. activity is not action.
i took a japanese trade delegation round london and then to dinner. simpsons. they loved it. and they were talking and drinking and talking and drinking.
but as the dinner progressed the conversation died down until it ground to a halt. i thought they were jet-lagged or cross about something.
it was explained to me that there is nothing better than for a companionable silence to prevail. it signalled consensus, trust, contentment. happiness even.
i thought that was brilliant and beat, “ooh isn’t it quiet? somebody say something,” out of sight.
i am addicted to music. i hear it in glorious 3d in my head. a photographic memory. i have the world’s largest cd collection. when i go out it’s generally to something with music.
i do not like background music. i do not have it on in the car. it is too distracting.
what i like is silence.
silence to reflect, to converse with myself, to plan things out, to ruminate.
i find and need the time and space. it makes my decisions better and myself happier. i don’t feel irritable or hassled or put upon. it’s my own tempo, my own control.
i wake up sometimes and think omg i have so much to do. it can be daunting. so i compartmentalise like this.
jot down all the topics of things i have to do.
join them with lines and boxes and arrows. lots of them link together.
the paper becomes a scope, a target. once it’s in boxes and links and lines it become manageable and achievable. in my head. in me. i have visualised and externalised.
you may have to fight to create that. but you can, and you can do this in silence.
i also try to bookend this short meditation technique. i was taught this by a vietnamese colleague 35 years ago in paris.
think of a single thing. picture an object, concept, phrase or piece of music. exclude everything else for 5-10 minutes. it clears, focuses and steadies.
then do something. like fill out a page of a4.
do this every now and again. me? every 2 or 3 weeks or just before i go away. so i know how all the plates were spinning. then i review it when i come back.
after thinking about these, i think i am a real mixed up extrovert introvert who has found that listening to people is far more enriching than blowing your own misguided trumpet. particularly if you are a real leader and want to make change that sticks.
getting other people to really buy in to what you want them to do so it becomes theirs and makes it good for everybody is my aim in leading a good life. but that’s for another time.
about steve: steve wake has worked in the print, automotive, aerospace, defence, insurance and it industries as a project manager and consultant. he is an internationally acknowledged expert on earned value project management and has written and presented many times. he is currently chairman of the board of the association for project management in the uk, pursuing a campaign of listening, learning and leading as a way of being as well as doing diversity properly.
steve has also had to become an accomplished event organiser and chair with his own eva conference in its 21st year as well as continued close involvement in the high profile pmi uk synergy events, both productions with a reputation for the unusual and innovative. his long passion for all kinds of music is almost matched by his continued appreciation of silence.
* i’m kidding about the hashtag. the conference has been around longer than hashtags.
thank you for this article! shutting off and truly relaxing on vacation is something i have a problem with. i always feel i need to be productive.
i know the feeling well. i’m heading off on a short break soon and i’m going to try really hard only to work on the days that i am there to work. the rest of the time, it’s holiday!


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As you can see in the quality/durability guidelines here ... quilting layers that aren't more than "about an inch or so" thick won't have a meaningful effect on the durability or useful life of a mattress. The BestMattressEver uses all high quality high quality and durable materials and as you can also see in my comments in post #2 in the topic we are posting in (and unlike some of the other simplified choice mattresses) there are no lower quality materials or weak links in the mattress that would compromise the durability or useful life of the mattress even relative to higher weight ranges than yours.
Last edit: 01 Nov 2015 19:07 by Phoenix.
Appreciate the comprehensive summary of the disruptor mattresses! I'm leaning towards T&N as it seems is the most firm of all of these options. Certainly doesn't hurt that it's priced more competitively (esp. with the Amex + underground discount). Given the free trial periods, I'm wondering if anyone has actually ordered from several vendors and, assuming you have the bedroom space, tested them all over the same ~100 day period?
I'm leaning towards T&N as it seems is the most firm of all of these options.
Based on general feedback it's probably among the firmer options out of the single firmness mattresses and may be firmer than some of the "medium" firmness options for mattresses that have multiple firmness options but it probably isn't as firm as some of the "firm" options that are available.
Different people can also have very different perceptions of firmness and softness compared to others as well and a mattress that feels firm for one person can feel like "medium" for someone else or even "soft" for someone else (or vice versa) depending on their body type, sleeping style, physiology, their frame of reference based on what they are used to, and their individual sensitivity and perceptions. There are also different types of firmness and softness that different people may be sensitive to that can affect how they "rate" a mattress as well (see post #15 here ) so different people can have very different opinions on how two mattresses compare in terms of firmness and some people may rate one mattress as being firmer than another and someone else may rate them the other way around. This is all relative and very subjective and is as much an art as a science.
Last edit: 09 Nov 2015 00:16 by Phoenix.
Phoenix, I am so grateful to have found your website and the wealth of knowledge it contains. Thank you so much for bringing this much-needed information together in such a cohesive and useful way! I am looking at both the Love Bed from Nest Bedding and the Sedona Sleep base mattress and topper from Sedona Sleep. I would be interested in your thoughts regarding how to compare these two mattress systems, as well as how the discount code works.
There is more information about the 3 most important parts of "value" of a mattress purchase in post #13 here which can help you make more meaningful quality/value comparisons between mattresses in terms of suitability (how well you will sleep), durability (how long you will sleep well), and the overall value of a mattress compared to your other finalists based on suitability, durability, and all the other parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you (including the price of course and the options you have available after a purchase if your choice doesn't turn out as well as you hoped for).
The most important part of the "value" of a mattress purchase is how well you will sleep on it and whether a mattress is a good "match" for you in terms of PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and your Personal preferences. While your own careful testing or personal experience is the only way to know for certain whether any mattress or combination of layers and components is a good "match" for you in terms of comfort, firmness, and PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and your Personal preferences) ... when you can't test a mattress in person then the most reliable source of guidance is always a more detailed phone conversation with a knowledgeable and experienced retailer or manufacturer that has your best interests at heart and who can help "talk you through" the specifics of their mattresses and the properties and "feel" of the materials they are using (fast or slow response, resilience, firmness etc) and the options they have available that may be the best "match" for you based on the information you provide them, any local testing you have done or mattresses you have slept on and liked or other mattresses you are considering that they are familiar with, and the "averages" of other customers that are similar to you. They will know more about "matching" their specific mattress designs and firmness levels to different body types, sleeping positions, and preferences (or to other mattresses that they are familiar with) than anyone else.
Outside of PPP ... the most important part of the value of a mattress purchase is durability which is all about how long you will sleep well on a mattress. This is the part of your research that you can't "feel" and assessing the durability and useful life of a mattress depends on knowing the type and quality of all the materials inside it regardless of the name of the manufacturer on the label so I would always make sure that you are able to find out the information listed here so you can compare the materials and components in a mattress to the quality/durability guidelines here so you can confirm that there are no lower quality materials or obvious weak links in a mattress that would compromise the durability and useful life of a mattress before making any purchase.
Both of these manufacturers are completely transparent about their materials and both of them use high quality materials and there are no lower quality materials or weak links in either design that would compromise the durability or useful life of either mattress.
Having said that ... they are both very different designs. The topper that goes with Sedona Sleep is a solid layer of blended Talalay latex which would be a little bit more resilient than the convoluted continuous pour synthetic Dunlop in the Love bed and is also a more costly material (Talalay latex is more costly than synthetic Dunlop and solid layers are also more costly than solid layers). There is more about convoluted layers in post #2 here . There is also more about the different types and blends of latex in post #6 here .
Both of them offer multiple firmness options.
The Love Bed has a cover that is quilted with polyfoam and the Sedona Sleep topper uses an unquilted stretch knit cover so you would be sleeping more directly on the latex itself. Which type of cover you prefer would be a preference issue and there is more about the pros and cons of quilted covers vs a thinner stretch knit cover in post #12 here .
The Love Bed has a 100 night free return/exchange policy and trial period. Sedona Sleep also has a 100 night trial period but there will be a small shipping cost involved to either exchange the topper for a different firmness or return the mattress for a refund.
A mattress/topper combination also has the advantage of being able to replace just the topper after the trial period without having to replace the entire mattress if your needs or preferences change down the road or if the topper softens or breaks down before the rest of the mattress (the top layers of a mattress are generally the weakest link of any sleeping system whether they are inside the mattress cover or outside it).
You are certainly looking at two great quality/value choices and once you have narrowed down your options to a list of finalists that are all choices between "good and good" (which you have) and none of them have any lower quality materials or "weak links" in their design relative to your weight range (which they don't) and if there are no clear winners between them (which is usually a good indication that you have done some good research) then you are in the fortunate position that any of them would likely be a suitable choice and post #2 here can help you make a final choice based on your local testing or mattresses you have slept well on, your more detailed conversations about each of them, your confidence about PPP and the suitability of each one, their prices, your preferences for different types of materials or types and blends of latex, the options you have after a purchase to fine tune the mattress or exchange or return the mattress or individual layers, any additional extras that are part of each purchase, and on "informed best judgement" based on all the other objective, subjective, and intangible parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you.
Last edit: 18 Dec 2015 12:25 by Phoenix.
We ended up returning our BME as the Latex feel wasn't for us. Working with them was a pleasure and they even gave a topper to try, but we spent nights in our guest room as we just didn't like the feel of the BME. We went mattress shopping again today and really liked memory foam (temper-cloud elite mattress was our favorite after 30 minutes of laying) .
However, as a 240 lb male these simplified choices are all listed as cautionary or recommended against. I have read many of your posts and the cross references but it is almost burying me in information. We are willing to spend up to a temperpedic but after becoming so knowledgeable from your site (thanks again!), I recognize this is not worth it.
In terms of my specific interests, I could even consider going firm and putting a topper on the mattress so it supports my weight and is extra plush for myself and my bride-to-be (120lb). I narrowed it down to the Novosbed and Nest Alexander Medium. Is this smart or should I go a different route? If so do you recommend a coil core with memory foam on top for heavier individuals?
The third post in this topic is being "reserved" for a different purpose.
There are a number of the "simplified choice" mattresses that are already described in post #2 in this topic as being suitable for any weight range in terms of the quality and durability of the materials.
If you tend to prefer more traditional memory foam mattresses and if you are looking at online options then outside of the simplified choice list the mattress shopping tutorial also includes several other links to lists of many of the better online options I'm aware of (in the optional online step) that include many different types and categories of mattresses in a wide range of budgets, firmness levels, and with different return/exchange policies that may also be worth considering including a list of the better online memory foam options I'm aware of.
While the process of how to choose a mattress would involve the same steps that are listed in the mattress shopping tutorial ... most people in higher weight ranges will generally need or prefer firmer mattresses (firmer materials will feel softer because you will sink into them more) and materials and components that are higher quality and more durable than those that are in lower weight ranges (the materials and components in a mattress will soften and break down faster for those in higher weight ranges than they will for someone that is in a lower weight range that doesn't compress the mattress as much). I would be particularly cautious about mattresses that use more than "about an inch or so" of memory foam that is less than about 5 lb density or polyfoam that is less than about 2 lb density ... particularly in the upper layers of the mattress.
You can also see my comments about choosing a mattress first with the intention of adding a topper later in post #2 here .
In most cases I would avoid this approach because of the uncertainty involved with two purchase choices instead of only one and choosing a topper that would be suitable in terms of PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and your Personal preferences) for a specific person on a specific mattress can sometimes be almost as difficult as choosing a mattress that doesn't need a topper in the first place. I would generally focus on choosing a mattress that is likely to be a suitable match without a topper (unless you can test the combination in person or you are purchasing both online as a "set" that is designed to work together and they both have a good return/exchange policy) and then use the option to add a topper as a "backup" strategy in case your initial choice doesn't turn out as well as you hoped for rather than a "primary" strategy.
It can also be more costly than just buying a mattress which includes the same materials as the topper as a layer inside the mattress itself and you would be avoiding the risk of having additional materials in your base mattress that you may not need or that may be lower quality foam (that can soften or break down more quickly) or that may be softer than what would be ideal for a transition layer under a softer topper. I would also make sure that you can find out all the specifics of the materials inside the base mattress so you can make sure it meets the quality/durability guidelines here and that there are no lower quality materials or weak links in any of the materials or components in your sleeping system that could compromise the durability and useful life of the mattress.
Having said that ... if you do choose a suitable mattress/topper combination which turns out to be a good "match" for you in terms of PPP (and there are no lower quality materials or "weak links" in the mattress/topper combination) then it would have the advantage of being able to replace just the topper without replacing the entire mattress if it softens or breaks down before the upper foam layers in the mattress (which is likely because a sleeping system will tend to soften or break down from the top layers down) or if your needs or preferences change over time and a topper can also help extend the useful life of a mattress underneath it as well.
1. Careful testing (hopefully using the testing guidelines in the tutorial) to make sure that a mattress is a good match for you in terms of "comfort", firmness, and PPP ... and/or that you are comfortable with the options you have available to return, exchange, or "fine tune" the mattress and any costs involved if you can't test a mattress in person or aren't confident that your mattress is a suitable choice.
2. Checking to make sure that there are no lower quality materials or weak links in a mattress you are considering relative to your weight range that could compromise the durability and useful life of the mattress.
Last edit: 17 Mar 2016 19:26 by Phoenix.
I'm knew to this forum and interested in purchasing a new mattress in the next couple of months. My wife and I have been sleeping on a King size tripedic memory foam mattress from select-a-bed.com for about eight years now. I find that the support and pressure relief has been insufficient for some time time now (I'm about 185lbs) though my wife still finds it okay. We both find that it sleeps hot. I think I'm done with memory foam.
I've spent a lot of time trying to research on the internet about mattress buying and quality components. I must admit that the bed-in-a-box category is appealing, perhaps due to the very vigorous and clever on line marketing campaigns that make their product appear more 'authentic' than traditional mattress manufacturers/retailers. One bed-in-a-box company that I'm surprised not to see mentioned in this thread that seems to be everywhere in the online world now is the new Purple mattress with their new hyper-elastic polymer comfort layer (collapsing gel). I must admit that I am intrigued by their message and the 'raw egg test', though I realize the real test would by my wife and I seeing if a mattress meets our PPP's. I wonder if their polyfoam support layers layers are a 'weak link' in the bed construction underneath this wonder gel layer (side note: the product and company used to be called WonderGel and you can buy seat cushions under this brand at Bed Bath & Beyond, I have one and it works really well).
The tripedic mattress you own is a good quality/value mattress but if you are no longer sleeping well on it and it has lost its "comfort" and/or support then after 8 years it's very likely that it's time for a new mattress.
Two of the most important links in the tutorial that I would especially make sure you've read are post #2 here which has more about the different ways to choose a suitable mattress (either locally or online) that is the best "match" for you in terms of "comfort", firmness, and PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and your own Personal preferences) that can help you assess and minimize the risks of making a choice that doesn't turn out as well as you hoped for and post #13 here which has more about the most important parts of the "value" of a mattress purchase which can help you make more meaningful quality/value comparisons between mattresses in terms of suitability (how well you will sleep), durability (how long you will sleep well), and the overall value of a mattress compared to your other finalists based on all the parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you.
I've spent a lot of time trying to research on the internet about mattress buying and quality components. I must admit that the bed-in-a-box category is appealing, perhaps due to the very vigorous and clever on line marketing campaigns that make their product appear more 'authentic' than traditional mattress manufacturers/retailers.
I would keep in mind that "marketing campaigns" are just that and don't necessarily relate to the suitability, quality, or durability of a mattress. You've probably read this already as well but you can read more about what I call "simplified choice" mattresses in the first post in this topic.
I would also keep in mind that there are many other good quality/value online mattress choices that are shipped directly to consumers that don't fit the "simplified choice" category (in many cases because they have more than one mattress available on their site).
Outside of the simplified choice list ... if you are looking at online options then the mattress shopping tutorial also includes several other links to lists of many of the better online options I'm aware of (in the optional online step) that include many different types and categories of mattresses in a wide range of budgets, firmness levels, and with a range of different return/exchange policies that may also be worth considering.
There may also be some good options available to you locally and if you let me know your city or zip code I'd be happy to let you know about the better options or possibilities I'm aware of in your area.
One bed-in-a-box company that I'm surprised not to see mentioned in this thread that seems to be everywhere in the online world now is the new Purple mattress with their new hyper-elastic polymer comfort layer (collapsing gel). I must admit that I am intrigued by their message and the 'raw egg test', though I realize the real test would by my wife and I seeing if a mattress meets our PPP's. I wonder if their polyfoam support layers layers are a 'weak link' in the bed construction underneath this wonder gel layer (side note: the product and company used to be called WonderGel and you can buy seat cushions under this brand at Bed Bath & Beyond, I have one and it works really well).
Outside of the 23 mattresses that are already listed in the simplified choice list ... there are currently 23 more that I'm aware of that have been launched more recently that I haven't added to the list yet (and more are being launched on a regular basis). Some of them have been mentioned on the forum (and some haven't yet) but I will likely add some or most of them to the list over the coming weeks although some of them will be included in the "avoid until complete specs are known" section of the list.
Because the list has so many options available I wouldn't consider it to be as much of a "simplified choice" list any longer because there really isn't much difference between choosing between 46 mattresses that are offered by 46 different companies or 46 mattresses (or less) that are offered by a single company and when you are purchasing online it's not possible to make "real time" comparisons between many different mattresses to see if you like one better than another which you can in a local store. Because most of them have good trial periods and refund policies though, you can at least try them with little risk to find out if they are "good enough" in terms of comfort, firmness, and PPP even though you can't know if another one would have been a better choice unless you try it as well.
Purple certainly has a very aggressive advertising campaign (their ads show up everywhere once you have been to their site especially) and until they are listed in the simplified choice list you can see some comments about the Purple mattress and the buckling column gel they use in post #2 here and the posts it links to.
Last edit: 20 Apr 2016 11:07 by Phoenix.

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as you can see in the quality/durability guidelines here ... quilting layers that aren't more than "about an inch or so" thick won't have a meaningful effect on the durability or useful life of a mattress. the bestmattressever uses all high quality high quality and durable materials and as you can also see in my comments in post #2 in the topic we are posting in (and unlike some of the other simplified choice mattresses) there are no lower quality materials or weak links in the mattress that would compromise the durability or useful life of the mattress even relative to higher weight ranges than yours.
last edit: 01 nov 2015 19:07 by phoenix.
appreciate the comprehensive summary of the disruptor mattresses! i'm leaning towards t&n as it seems is the most firm of all of these options. certainly doesn't hurt that it's priced more competitively (esp. with the amex + underground discount). given the free trial periods, i'm wondering if anyone has actually ordered from several vendors and, assuming you have the bedroom space, tested them all over the same ~100 day period?
i'm leaning towards t&n as it seems is the most firm of all of these options.
based on general feedback it's probably among the firmer options out of the single firmness mattresses and may be firmer than some of the "medium" firmness options for mattresses that have multiple firmness options but it probably isn't as firm as some of the "firm" options that are available.
different people can also have very different perceptions of firmness and softness compared to others as well and a mattress that feels firm for one person can feel like "medium" for someone else or even "soft" for someone else (or vice versa) depending on their body type, sleeping style, physiology, their frame of reference based on what they are used to, and their individual sensitivity and perceptions. there are also different types of firmness and softness that different people may be sensitive to that can affect how they "rate" a mattress as well (see post #15 here ) so different people can have very different opinions on how two mattresses compare in terms of firmness and some people may rate one mattress as being firmer than another and someone else may rate them the other way around. this is all relative and very subjective and is as much an art as a science.
last edit: 09 nov 2015 00:16 by phoenix.
phoenix, i am so grateful to have found your website and the wealth of knowledge it contains. thank you so much for bringing this much-needed information together in such a cohesive and useful way! i am looking at both the love bed from nest bedding and the sedona sleep base mattress and topper from sedona sleep. i would be interested in your thoughts regarding how to compare these two mattress systems, as well as how the discount code works.
there is more information about the 3 most important parts of "value" of a mattress purchase in post #13 here which can help you make more meaningful quality/value comparisons between mattresses in terms of suitability (how well you will sleep), durability (how long you will sleep well), and the overall value of a mattress compared to your other finalists based on suitability, durability, and all the other parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you (including the price of course and the options you have available after a purchase if your choice doesn't turn out as well as you hoped for).
the most important part of the "value" of a mattress purchase is how well you will sleep on it and whether a mattress is a good "match" for you in terms of ppp (posture and alignment, pressure relief, and your personal preferences. while your own careful testing or personal experience is the only way to know for certain whether any mattress or combination of layers and components is a good "match" for you in terms of comfort, firmness, and ppp (posture and alignment, pressure relief, and your personal preferences) ... when you can't test a mattress in person then the most reliable source of guidance is always a more detailed phone conversation with a knowledgeable and experienced retailer or manufacturer that has your best interests at heart and who can help "talk you through" the specifics of their mattresses and the properties and "feel" of the materials they are using (fast or slow response, resilience, firmness etc) and the options they have available that may be the best "match" for you based on the information you provide them, any local testing you have done or mattresses you have slept on and liked or other mattresses you are considering that they are familiar with, and the "averages" of other customers that are similar to you. they will know more about "matching" their specific mattress designs and firmness levels to different body types, sleeping positions, and preferences (or to other mattresses that they are familiar with) than anyone else.
outside of ppp ... the most important part of the value of a mattress purchase is durability which is all about how long you will sleep well on a mattress. this is the part of your research that you can't "feel" and assessing the durability and useful life of a mattress depends on knowing the type and quality of all the materials inside it regardless of the name of the manufacturer on the label so i would always make sure that you are able to find out the information listed here so you can compare the materials and components in a mattress to the quality/durability guidelines here so you can confirm that there are no lower quality materials or obvious weak links in a mattress that would compromise the durability and useful life of a mattress before making any purchase.
both of these manufacturers are completely transparent about their materials and both of them use high quality materials and there are no lower quality materials or weak links in either design that would compromise the durability or useful life of either mattress.
having said that ... they are both very different designs. the topper that goes with sedona sleep is a solid layer of blended talalay latex which would be a little bit more resilient than the convoluted continuous pour synthetic dunlop in the love bed and is also a more costly material (talalay latex is more costly than synthetic dunlop and solid layers are also more costly than solid layers). there is more about convoluted layers in post #2 here . there is also more about the different types and blends of latex in post #6 here .
both of them offer multiple firmness options.
the love bed has a cover that is quilted with polyfoam and the sedona sleep topper uses an unquilted stretch knit cover so you would be sleeping more directly on the latex itself. which type of cover you prefer would be a preference issue and there is more about the pros and cons of quilted covers vs a thinner stretch knit cover in post #12 here .
the love bed has a 100 night free return/exchange policy and trial period. sedona sleep also has a 100 night trial period but there will be a small shipping cost involved to either exchange the topper for a different firmness or return the mattress for a refund.
a mattress/topper combination also has the advantage of being able to replace just the topper after the trial period without having to replace the entire mattress if your needs or preferences change down the road or if the topper softens or breaks down before the rest of the mattress (the top layers of a mattress are generally the weakest link of any sleeping system whether they are inside the mattress cover or outside it).
you are certainly looking at two great quality/value choices and once you have narrowed down your options to a list of finalists that are all choices between "good and good" (which you have) and none of them have any lower quality materials or "weak links" in their design relative to your weight range (which they don't) and if there are no clear winners between them (which is usually a good indication that you have done some good research) then you are in the fortunate position that any of them would likely be a suitable choice and post #2 here can help you make a final choice based on your local testing or mattresses you have slept well on, your more detailed conversations about each of them, your confidence about ppp and the suitability of each one, their prices, your preferences for different types of materials or types and blends of latex, the options you have after a purchase to fine tune the mattress or exchange or return the mattress or individual layers, any additional extras that are part of each purchase, and on "informed best judgement" based on all the other objective, subjective, and intangible parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you.
last edit: 18 dec 2015 12:25 by phoenix.
we ended up returning our bme as the latex feel wasn't for us. working with them was a pleasure and they even gave a topper to try, but we spent nights in our guest room as we just didn't like the feel of the bme. we went mattress shopping again today and really liked memory foam (temper-cloud elite mattress was our favorite after 30 minutes of laying) .
however, as a 240 lb male these simplified choices are all listed as cautionary or recommended against. i have read many of your posts and the cross references but it is almost burying me in information. we are willing to spend up to a temperpedic but after becoming so knowledgeable from your site (thanks again!), i recognize this is not worth it.
in terms of my specific interests, i could even consider going firm and putting a topper on the mattress so it supports my weight and is extra plush for myself and my bride-to-be (120lb). i narrowed it down to the novosbed and nest alexander medium. is this smart or should i go a different route? if so do you recommend a coil core with memory foam on top for heavier individuals?
the third post in this topic is being "reserved" for a different purpose.
there are a number of the "simplified choice" mattresses that are already described in post #2 in this topic as being suitable for any weight range in terms of the quality and durability of the materials.
if you tend to prefer more traditional memory foam mattresses and if you are looking at online options then outside of the simplified choice list the mattress shopping tutorial also includes several other links to lists of many of the better online options i'm aware of (in the optional online step) that include many different types and categories of mattresses in a wide range of budgets, firmness levels, and with different return/exchange policies that may also be worth considering including a list of the better online memory foam options i'm aware of.
while the process of how to choose a mattress would involve the same steps that are listed in the mattress shopping tutorial ... most people in higher weight ranges will generally need or prefer firmer mattresses (firmer materials will feel softer because you will sink into them more) and materials and components that are higher quality and more durable than those that are in lower weight ranges (the materials and components in a mattress will soften and break down faster for those in higher weight ranges than they will for someone that is in a lower weight range that doesn't compress the mattress as much). i would be particularly cautious about mattresses that use more than "about an inch or so" of memory foam that is less than about 5 lb density or polyfoam that is less than about 2 lb density ... particularly in the upper layers of the mattress.
you can also see my comments about choosing a mattress first with the intention of adding a topper later in post #2 here .
in most cases i would avoid this approach because of the uncertainty involved with two purchase choices instead of only one and choosing a topper that would be suitable in terms of ppp (posture and alignment, pressure relief, and your personal preferences) for a specific person on a specific mattress can sometimes be almost as difficult as choosing a mattress that doesn't need a topper in the first place. i would generally focus on choosing a mattress that is likely to be a suitable match without a topper (unless you can test the combination in person or you are purchasing both online as a "set" that is designed to work together and they both have a good return/exchange policy) and then use the option to add a topper as a "backup" strategy in case your initial choice doesn't turn out as well as you hoped for rather than a "primary" strategy.
it can also be more costly than just buying a mattress which includes the same materials as the topper as a layer inside the mattress itself and you would be avoiding the risk of having additional materials in your base mattress that you may not need or that may be lower quality foam (that can soften or break down more quickly) or that may be softer than what would be ideal for a transition layer under a softer topper. i would also make sure that you can find out all the specifics of the materials inside the base mattress so you can make sure it meets the quality/durability guidelines here and that there are no lower quality materials or weak links in any of the materials or components in your sleeping system that could compromise the durability and useful life of the mattress.
having said that ... if you do choose a suitable mattress/topper combination which turns out to be a good "match" for you in terms of ppp (and there are no lower quality materials or "weak links" in the mattress/topper combination) then it would have the advantage of being able to replace just the topper without replacing the entire mattress if it softens or breaks down before the upper foam layers in the mattress (which is likely because a sleeping system will tend to soften or break down from the top layers down) or if your needs or preferences change over time and a topper can also help extend the useful life of a mattress underneath it as well.
1. careful testing (hopefully using the testing guidelines in the tutorial) to make sure that a mattress is a good match for you in terms of "comfort", firmness, and ppp ... and/or that you are comfortable with the options you have available to return, exchange, or "fine tune" the mattress and any costs involved if you can't test a mattress in person or aren't confident that your mattress is a suitable choice.
2. checking to make sure that there are no lower quality materials or weak links in a mattress you are considering relative to your weight range that could compromise the durability and useful life of the mattress.
last edit: 17 mar 2016 19:26 by phoenix.
i'm knew to this forum and interested in purchasing a new mattress in the next couple of months. my wife and i have been sleeping on a king size tripedic memory foam mattress from select-a-bed.com for about eight years now. i find that the support and pressure relief has been insufficient for some time time now (i'm about 185lbs) though my wife still finds it okay. we both find that it sleeps hot. i think i'm done with memory foam.
i've spent a lot of time trying to research on the internet about mattress buying and quality components. i must admit that the bed-in-a-box category is appealing, perhaps due to the very vigorous and clever on line marketing campaigns that make their product appear more 'authentic' than traditional mattress manufacturers/retailers. one bed-in-a-box company that i'm surprised not to see mentioned in this thread that seems to be everywhere in the online world now is the new purple mattress with their new hyper-elastic polymer comfort layer (collapsing gel). i must admit that i am intrigued by their message and the 'raw egg test', though i realize the real test would by my wife and i seeing if a mattress meets our ppp's. i wonder if their polyfoam support layers layers are a 'weak link' in the bed construction underneath this wonder gel layer (side note: the product and company used to be called wondergel and you can buy seat cushions under this brand at bed bath & beyond, i have one and it works really well).
the tripedic mattress you own is a good quality/value mattress but if you are no longer sleeping well on it and it has lost its "comfort" and/or support then after 8 years it's very likely that it's time for a new mattress.
two of the most important links in the tutorial that i would especially make sure you've read are post #2 here which has more about the different ways to choose a suitable mattress (either locally or online) that is the best "match" for you in terms of "comfort", firmness, and ppp (posture and alignment, pressure relief, and your own personal preferences) that can help you assess and minimize the risks of making a choice that doesn't turn out as well as you hoped for and post #13 here which has more about the most important parts of the "value" of a mattress purchase which can help you make more meaningful quality/value comparisons between mattresses in terms of suitability (how well you will sleep), durability (how long you will sleep well), and the overall value of a mattress compared to your other finalists based on all the parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you.
i've spent a lot of time trying to research on the internet about mattress buying and quality components. i must admit that the bed-in-a-box category is appealing, perhaps due to the very vigorous and clever on line marketing campaigns that make their product appear more 'authentic' than traditional mattress manufacturers/retailers.
i would keep in mind that "marketing campaigns" are just that and don't necessarily relate to the suitability, quality, or durability of a mattress. you've probably read this already as well but you can read more about what i call "simplified choice" mattresses in the first post in this topic.
i would also keep in mind that there are many other good quality/value online mattress choices that are shipped directly to consumers that don't fit the "simplified choice" category (in many cases because they have more than one mattress available on their site).
outside of the simplified choice list ... if you are looking at online options then the mattress shopping tutorial also includes several other links to lists of many of the better online options i'm aware of (in the optional online step) that include many different types and categories of mattresses in a wide range of budgets, firmness levels, and with a range of different return/exchange policies that may also be worth considering.
there may also be some good options available to you locally and if you let me know your city or zip code i'd be happy to let you know about the better options or possibilities i'm aware of in your area.
one bed-in-a-box company that i'm surprised not to see mentioned in this thread that seems to be everywhere in the online world now is the new purple mattress with their new hyper-elastic polymer comfort layer (collapsing gel). i must admit that i am intrigued by their message and the 'raw egg test', though i realize the real test would by my wife and i seeing if a mattress meets our ppp's. i wonder if their polyfoam support layers layers are a 'weak link' in the bed construction underneath this wonder gel layer (side note: the product and company used to be called wondergel and you can buy seat cushions under this brand at bed bath & beyond, i have one and it works really well).
outside of the 23 mattresses that are already listed in the simplified choice list ... there are currently 23 more that i'm aware of that have been launched more recently that i haven't added to the list yet (and more are being launched on a regular basis). some of them have been mentioned on the forum (and some haven't yet) but i will likely add some or most of them to the list over the coming weeks although some of them will be included in the "avoid until complete specs are known" section of the list.
because the list has so many options available i wouldn't consider it to be as much of a "simplified choice" list any longer because there really isn't much difference between choosing between 46 mattresses that are offered by 46 different companies or 46 mattresses (or less) that are offered by a single company and when you are purchasing online it's not possible to make "real time" comparisons between many different mattresses to see if you like one better than another which you can in a local store. because most of them have good trial periods and refund policies though, you can at least try them with little risk to find out if they are "good enough" in terms of comfort, firmness, and ppp even though you can't know if another one would have been a better choice unless you try it as well.
purple certainly has a very aggressive advertising campaign (their ads show up everywhere once you have been to their site especially) and until they are listed in the simplified choice list you can see some comments about the purple mattress and the buckling column gel they use in post #2 here and the posts it links to.
last edit: 20 apr 2016 11:07 by phoenix.


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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Spud12, Jul 30, 2000.
because I was expecting a decent quality instrument. It still does this (about one week later). Can someone please help me? Is there a way to fix it? Should I call the store where I bought it.
Thanks a lot for any advice or help.
I had my standard jazz for about 3 months now and had the same problem. I changed the strings (GHS boomers) and no more buzz. The tone even improved.
You can and will get buzz from time to time.Changes in weather has a whole lot to do with it.Changing to strings with different tension can cause buzz as well.From time to time you will have to make neck and/or bridge adjustments.Its the nature of wood instruments.From the most expensive custom jobs to the bargain basement jobs.Its just the nature of the beast.Good luck!
Thanks guys...the people on alt.bass arent helping at all.
Just raising the saddles should help but it would be best to check the neck first as thats probably whats causing the problem to start with.You should find all the info you need at the Fender instrument site for setups/adjustments,etc.If your worried about trying it yourself your dealer can do it for you.Good luck!
I have the same prob. with my MIM Fender. It was REALLY bad the day I got it, so I took it back and told them the prob and they said they just forgot to do the basic setup on it. They adjusted the neck and the bridge and it worked fine, although I have to be careful where I play on the E or still buzzes a little bit. I would just ask them to make sure that they set it up when they got it.
My first Fender's E string used to buzz like an SOB and wouldn't stop until I realized that it was my technique that was causing it. I notice this alot in beginning and even intermediate students (I teach) and developing a lighter touch on the E string is fundamental to playing the instrument correctly.
Went through the same thing when I got my first 5 string...thought the B string was a mess until I fixed my approach to it, now it's just fine.
The same thing has happend my bass....I gave t to my dad...he playes bass...and he fixed it...give it to someone who has played bass a long time...I think he or she can fix it..

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discussion in 'basses [bg]' started by spud12, jul 30, 2000.
because i was expecting a decent quality instrument. it still does this (about one week later). can someone please help me? is there a way to fix it? should i call the store where i bought it.
thanks a lot for any advice or help.
i had my standard jazz for about 3 months now and had the same problem. i changed the strings (ghs boomers) and no more buzz. the tone even improved.
you can and will get buzz from time to time.changes in weather has a whole lot to do with it.changing to strings with different tension can cause buzz as well.from time to time you will have to make neck and/or bridge adjustments.its the nature of wood instruments.from the most expensive custom jobs to the bargain basement jobs.its just the nature of the beast.good luck!
thanks guys...the people on alt.bass arent helping at all.
just raising the saddles should help but it would be best to check the neck first as thats probably whats causing the problem to start with.you should find all the info you need at the fender instrument site for setups/adjustments,etc.if your worried about trying it yourself your dealer can do it for you.good luck!
i have the same prob. with my mim fender. it was really bad the day i got it, so i took it back and told them the prob and they said they just forgot to do the basic setup on it. they adjusted the neck and the bridge and it worked fine, although i have to be careful where i play on the e or still buzzes a little bit. i would just ask them to make sure that they set it up when they got it.
my first fender's e string used to buzz like an sob and wouldn't stop until i realized that it was my technique that was causing it. i notice this alot in beginning and even intermediate students (i teach) and developing a lighter touch on the e string is fundamental to playing the instrument correctly.
went through the same thing when i got my first 5 string...thought the b string was a mess until i fixed my approach to it, now it's just fine.
the same thing has happend my bass....i gave t to my dad...he playes bass...and he fixed it...give it to someone who has played bass a long time...i think he or she can fix it..


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always encourage students think deeply and widely.
try my best to fulfill their dreams.
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i am passionate about teaching and my focus in not ransom.i have motivated many students to study and i can help any pupil who has the willingness to learn, apart from the state they are in.
i have been a student for a long time and i know what are the main difficulities for the students who are studying geography or geology at the college or any hight school.
i often update myself because in the earth science area are many new and up to date researches which are inportant to talk about or teach them.
i am a friendly teacher, want to understand the problem with students with their subject accordingly help them. following modern technique to teach students. assignment solving, regularly interaction with guardians, routine examination, revision work, with work sheet solve.
being a recent high school graduate myself, i feel like i would like to give back the good experiences i had with my teachers back in high school...and what better way to do it than teaching other students so that they also enjoy learning as i did!
i finished my masters in electronics .i like to share my knowledge with students and enlighten others. i have very good teaching and presentation skills. i can make others understand and learn even the toughest part they feel.
i am fluent in english and have required skill for the subjects.
i had been topper of my district in12th boards cbse with chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, english. and secured 93%.
i am a friendly and to the point person. i am punctual so expect the same from students.
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special stress on discipline and time.
interested in teaching all subjects for class 1 to 5.
guide and help students to become positive.
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the car had been stood for a while all injectors were blocked so had them cleaned the cam timing was out all compression were bang on and great oil pressure and the exhaust was blocked.
had fresh fuel, fitted fuel filter and had a new exhaust fitted and it went back to the rolling road which produced circa 178bhp which was great.
the car is road registered and i have the green slip which states tiger cat e1.
it will need lights, horn and road legal tyres to put back on road all electric harness is in place so should be straightforward.
forgot to mention car has dual tanks fitted,usual alloy tank in rear,and small alloy one up front,this was used when doing hillclimbs,also has msa log book.
second seat and harness included sprinted and hill climbed the last 3 years.
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at beak restaurant, we are committed to promoting meaningful community engagement and providing a taste of the southeast alaskan lifestyle. we specialize in high-quality local seafood with excellent service. we celebrate and cultivate the local economy by creating sustainable year-round jobs in sitka and by serving alaskan-sourced food. beak restaurant is pioneering the unconventional ‘gratuity free’ model of compensation, which means that all menu prices will include service, and there will be no tipping. this model ensures a consistent living wage for our full-time employees, though it also benefits the guest. even though prices will initially appear higher to the guest, they will more accurately represent the final price of the meal, resulting in more honest prices. our restaurant is deeply committed to providing a meaningful experience to our guests. we want to make a personal connection with everyone who walks through our doors. our meals are meant to nourish and delight, and our atmosphere will contribute to a sense of home.
rustic mediterranean fare specializing in alaskan seafood – fresh – and hand-crafted specialty foods and baked bread. reservations recommended. imported and domestic wine and beer served. visa mastercard, discover, cash and local checks accepted. handicap accessible. mon-sat 4:30pm-9:30pm, closed sunday. wine bar mon-sat 5p-10p, closed sunday. also, look for our chowder cart (summer only) at the sitka sound science center (834 lincoln street).
bar serving thin crust pizza, salads and wings.
the raven dining room is fine dining featuring locally caught seafood and a traditional menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. enjoy an excellent view of sitka sound. full-service dining and cocktails. the westmark lounge and deck area are also available for our popular appetizers, soups and sandwiches.
locally caught alaska seafood – clams, crab, shrimp and salmon – along with traditional man-sized steaks and sandwiches with the chef’s special touches to satisfy the most hearty and selective appetites.


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Where is Liu Xia, 'free' widow of Chinese Nobel winner Liu Xiaobo?
Close friends, and even the artist and poet's lawyer, have not been able to get in touch with her since her husband's funeral.
Where is the widow of Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo?
The Chinese authorities say Liu Xia, the widow of Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo, is a free woman.
But when we tried to visit her apartment in Beijing, we were immediately surrounded by security guards, who pushed and shoved our team, yelling at us to "Get out!"
One of the men grabbed my hand so hard he broke the skin, leaving the bleeding imprint of his thumbnail behind.
They jostled our cameraman, covering his lens with their hands, and ordering him to stop filming and leave.
Liu Xia has been held under what amounts to house arrest in this compound since her husband was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010.
Despite never being accused of committing any crime herself, she has lived the last seven years in almost complete isolation, broken only by monthly prison visits, supervised grocery trips, and very occasional brief contact with friends.
Her sentence does not appear to have ended with the death of her husband.
When I asked the guards whether Liu Xia was at home, and where she was, they claimed ignorance, asking "Which Liu Xia?" and whether we had made an appointment to see her.
Then they resumed shouting at us to "get out quickly" as one of the men threatened to confiscate our camera.
As we left, we noticed a police car pulling up behind us and following closely until we were out of the area.
Liu Xia was last seen in images released by Chinese officials after the death of her husband earlier this month.
The photographs show Mrs Liu being comforted by her brother at the funeral and then looking down at the water as her husband's ashes were scattered at sea.
But after the pictures were taken, she disappeared.
Close friends, and the couple's lawyer, say they are still unable contact her, and believe she remain under the authorities' control.
There is a rumour she has been taken to southwest China by police, but wherever she is, she has made no contact with the outside world.
Sky News showed the images to Dr Yang Jianli - a long-time friend of the couple, who has spent time in a Chinese prison himself, and now lives in exile in the United States.
"This is really heartbreaking," he said quietly as he looked through the photos.
He pointed out the close family members by the side of the casket in one image, but could not identify the other supposed mourners looking on.
"I don't think any of them is a close friend of the family," Dr Yang said, "I think they are government officials, to be there to make sure everything is under control."
He is now desperately worried about Liu Xia, and called for the international community to press China for her immediate release.
"This is very urgent. She has been very ill herself, both physically and mentally. She suffered very serious depression and a heart attack a few years ago."
"I was so worried and still worry that she would not be able to survive."
Dr Yang stressed that Liu Xia was a poet and an artist, who had never sought conflict with the Communist Party.
"She is not a fighter, she is a lover," he explained. "She loved her husband fully and was devoted to her husband fully.
"She has a very delicate, fragile personality, she is a poet and she would not challenge the authorities, she is not that kind of person."
Human Rights Watch has called for her release and Amnesty International has started a 'Free Liu Xia' petition, which states: "especially now that her husband has passed, it's time the Chinese authorities stop cruelly punishing Liu Xia".
We put the case to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing.
"If Liu Xia is a free woman," I asked, "Why can't she speak to her friends or leave China?"
"I do not know the information you mentioned, the ministry's spokesman Lu Kang replied, "and this is not a diplomatic question. Next question."
My question was later redacted from the official transcript.

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where is liu xia, 'free' widow of chinese nobel winner liu xiaobo?
close friends, and even the artist and poet's lawyer, have not been able to get in touch with her since her husband's funeral.
where is the widow of nobel laureate liu xiaobo?
the chinese authorities say liu xia, the widow of nobel laureate liu xiaobo, is a free woman.
but when we tried to visit her apartment in beijing, we were immediately surrounded by security guards, who pushed and shoved our team, yelling at us to "get out!"
one of the men grabbed my hand so hard he broke the skin, leaving the bleeding imprint of his thumbnail behind.
they jostled our cameraman, covering his lens with their hands, and ordering him to stop filming and leave.
liu xia has been held under what amounts to house arrest in this compound since her husband was awarded the nobel peace prize in 2010.
despite never being accused of committing any crime herself, she has lived the last seven years in almost complete isolation, broken only by monthly prison visits, supervised grocery trips, and very occasional brief contact with friends.
her sentence does not appear to have ended with the death of her husband.
when i asked the guards whether liu xia was at home, and where she was, they claimed ignorance, asking "which liu xia?" and whether we had made an appointment to see her.
then they resumed shouting at us to "get out quickly" as one of the men threatened to confiscate our camera.
as we left, we noticed a police car pulling up behind us and following closely until we were out of the area.
liu xia was last seen in images released by chinese officials after the death of her husband earlier this month.
the photographs show mrs liu being comforted by her brother at the funeral and then looking down at the water as her husband's ashes were scattered at sea.
but after the pictures were taken, she disappeared.
close friends, and the couple's lawyer, say they are still unable contact her, and believe she remain under the authorities' control.
there is a rumour she has been taken to southwest china by police, but wherever she is, she has made no contact with the outside world.
sky news showed the images to dr yang jianli - a long-time friend of the couple, who has spent time in a chinese prison himself, and now lives in exile in the united states.
"this is really heartbreaking," he said quietly as he looked through the photos.
he pointed out the close family members by the side of the casket in one image, but could not identify the other supposed mourners looking on.
"i don't think any of them is a close friend of the family," dr yang said, "i think they are government officials, to be there to make sure everything is under control."
he is now desperately worried about liu xia, and called for the international community to press china for her immediate release.
"this is very urgent. she has been very ill herself, both physically and mentally. she suffered very serious depression and a heart attack a few years ago."
"i was so worried and still worry that she would not be able to survive."
dr yang stressed that liu xia was a poet and an artist, who had never sought conflict with the communist party.
"she is not a fighter, she is a lover," he explained. "she loved her husband fully and was devoted to her husband fully.
"she has a very delicate, fragile personality, she is a poet and she would not challenge the authorities, she is not that kind of person."
human rights watch has called for her release and amnesty international has started a 'free liu xia' petition, which states: "especially now that her husband has passed, it's time the chinese authorities stop cruelly punishing liu xia".
we put the case to china's ministry of foreign affairs in beijing.
"if liu xia is a free woman," i asked, "why can't she speak to her friends or leave china?"
"i do not know the information you mentioned, the ministry's spokesman lu kang replied, "and this is not a diplomatic question. next question."
my question was later redacted from the official transcript.


text: This report shows the usage statistics of .dz (Algeria) vs. .coach (Coach) as top level domain on the web. See technologies overview for explanations on the methodologies used in the surveys. Our reports are updated daily.

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This is a pre-order for a video of the Eric Henderson Concert that took place on March 24th, 2018 from Bridge Hall in Laguna Beach, CA.
Once you have made a purchase, we will email you a link to the file once the editing of the video is complete. Thank you for your support.

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this is a pre-order for a video of the eric henderson concert that took place on march 24th, 2018 from bridge hall in laguna beach, ca.
once you have made a purchase, we will email you a link to the file once the editing of the video is complete. thank you for your support.


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Acoustic emission is a phenomenon of sound and ultrasound wave radiation in materials that undergo deformation or fracture processes.
Matrix cracking, delamination growth, fiber breakage are examples of macroscopic sources of AE in composite structures.
Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry s a breakthrough, non-invasive solution for today’s hard-to-inspect tubes up to 4″ inner diameter. It enables ultra-fast, accurate inspection of boilers, fin fans and other heat exchangers, regardless of tube shape or material.
Remote Diagnostic Service of 3-phase AC fixed and variable speed motors and generators by measuring the current and voltage signals from electrical supply to the motor to identify existing and developing faults on electric motors and their driven equipment, specifically: Mechanical Faults, Electrical Faults, Process Faults.
Instant condition assessment: By measuring the current and voltage signals from electrical supply to the motor to identify existing and developing faults on electric motors and their driven equipment.
Check-Up for Motor Driven Equipment. Routine check-up and early diagnosis of equipment prevents catastrophic damages and helps to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.

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acoustic emission is a phenomenon of sound and ultrasound wave radiation in materials that undergo deformation or fracture processes.
matrix cracking, delamination growth, fiber breakage are examples of macroscopic sources of ae in composite structures.
acoustic pulse reflectometry s a breakthrough, non-invasive solution for today’s hard-to-inspect tubes up to 4″ inner diameter. it enables ultra-fast, accurate inspection of boilers, fin fans and other heat exchangers, regardless of tube shape or material.
remote diagnostic service of 3-phase ac fixed and variable speed motors and generators by measuring the current and voltage signals from electrical supply to the motor to identify existing and developing faults on electric motors and their driven equipment, specifically: mechanical faults, electrical faults, process faults.
instant condition assessment: by measuring the current and voltage signals from electrical supply to the motor to identify existing and developing faults on electric motors and their driven equipment.
check-up for motor driven equipment. routine check-up and early diagnosis of equipment prevents catastrophic damages and helps to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.


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Streamline the checkout process on future orders.
Check the status of your orders and track them online.
Receive exclusive email updates and special offers.
Maintain a Wish List of items for purchase later.

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streamline the checkout process on future orders.
check the status of your orders and track them online.
receive exclusive email updates and special offers.
maintain a wish list of items for purchase later.


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2K Sports presents a behind-the-scenes look at the making of NBA 2K16 and the special motion capture that make the series one of the most realistic sports gaming experiences out there.
The video features the reigning regular season MVP Stephen Curry wearing a mocap suit and performing various dribble moves and jump shots. The animators use this technology to add the physical likeness of a player and to create the seamless motion that you see in the game. Here is a sneak peek of the making of NBA 2K16.
NBA 2K16 will be released on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on September 29, 2015. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.

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2k sports presents a behind-the-scenes look at the making of nba 2k16 and the special motion capture that make the series one of the most realistic sports gaming experiences out there.
the video features the reigning regular season mvp stephen curry wearing a mocap suit and performing various dribble moves and jump shots. the animators use this technology to add the physical likeness of a player and to create the seamless motion that you see in the game. here is a sneak peek of the making of nba 2k16.
nba 2k16 will be released on xbox 360, playstation 3, xbox one, playstation 4 and pc on september 29, 2015. stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.


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Karl Friedrich May (Hohenstein-Ernstthal, February 25, 1842 - Radebeul, March 30, 1912) was the best selling German writer of all time, noted chiefly for wild west books set in the American West and similar books set in the Middle East; in addition, he also wrote some lesser-known stories set in his native Germany, some poetry, an autobiography, and a play. May also dabbled as a musical composer, writing two very famous romantic German songs, "Forget Me Not" and a version of "Ave Maria".
Pages in category "Karl May"
Media in category "Karl May"
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karl friedrich may (hohenstein-ernstthal, february 25, 1842 - radebeul, march 30, 1912) was the best selling german writer of all time, noted chiefly for wild west books set in the american west and similar books set in the middle east; in addition, he also wrote some lesser-known stories set in his native germany, some poetry, an autobiography, and a play. may also dabbled as a musical composer, writing two very famous romantic german songs, "forget me not" and a version of "ave maria".
pages in category "karl may"
media in category "karl may"
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A. ProQuest uploads deposits of zip files to the content.lib.ua.edu server via ftp into the ftpaccess home directory, and notifies Janet Lee-Smeltzer of the upload. Janet notifies the Metadata Librarian (in this case, Shawn) to process them.
C. Shawn then runs the PERL script "processEtds" which is located in her scripts directory. This script will ask which directory to process, and whether the files are for May, December, or September graduation, so it knows when to start the embargoes. It will create a subdirectory in the "working" directory which matches the name of the selected directory. Within this it will create 3 subdirectories: OPEN, PRQ, and CONTENT. OPEN is where it will open the zip directories. PRQ is where it will put the renamed and altered XML for processing. CONTENT is where it will put the renamed content files.
D. Shawn works with the deposited content to create valid MODS files meeting our local profile, which include the assigned identifier and PURL, and are named for the assigned identifier with a ".mods.xml" extension.
E. Shawn also creates valid MARC files for upload into our OPAC system, which reference the included assigned identifier and PURL.
F. She uploads the finished MODS and the associated renamed content into a datestamp-titled MODS directory in her home area on libcontent1.lib.ua.edu.
G. Shawn runs the relocate_all.pl script in her home directory. This places all the content and MODS (which are not under embargo) into the correct directories in Acumen, as well as copying everything to the deposits directory for upload into the storage archive.
I. Jody runs a script (/srv/scripts/bornDigital/relocatingBd) which will move the files into the correct subdirectories for long-term storage, linking them into the LOCKSS manifests.
J. Janet will batch upload the MARC to WorldCat, in order to obtain OCLC numbers for the records.
K. Janet then submits a batch upload of the MARC records into our catalog system.
L. Janet checks the final display and access via the OPAC.
M. The embargo-checking script "checkEmbargo" will check the database on the 21st of each month for embargoes which are due to lift the next month; this script will email Jody and Shawn with the filename, title, author, and date that the embargo is to lift.
N. Another script, "liftEmbargo" will run on the first of each month, and will copy live anything whose embargo has lifted.
P. Janet will upload the no-longer-embargoed-content into WorldCat and then the local OPAC.
Q. Should the metadata require remediation, Shawn will add a recordChangeDate field, and will upload the altered MODS files to libcontent1 and run relocate_all.pl. This will move the files to the live web directory (except for those under embargo) and also to a deposits directory for archival storage.
P. Jody will transfer these into archival storage using the aforementioned script, relocatingBd.

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a. proquest uploads deposits of zip files to the content.lib.ua.edu server via ftp into the ftpaccess home directory, and notifies janet lee-smeltzer of the upload. janet notifies the metadata librarian (in this case, shawn) to process them.
c. shawn then runs the perl script "processetds" which is located in her scripts directory. this script will ask which directory to process, and whether the files are for may, december, or september graduation, so it knows when to start the embargoes. it will create a subdirectory in the "working" directory which matches the name of the selected directory. within this it will create 3 subdirectories: open, prq, and content. open is where it will open the zip directories. prq is where it will put the renamed and altered xml for processing. content is where it will put the renamed content files.
d. shawn works with the deposited content to create valid mods files meeting our local profile, which include the assigned identifier and purl, and are named for the assigned identifier with a ".mods.xml" extension.
e. shawn also creates valid marc files for upload into our opac system, which reference the included assigned identifier and purl.
f. she uploads the finished mods and the associated renamed content into a datestamp-titled mods directory in her home area on libcontent1.lib.ua.edu.
g. shawn runs the relocate_all.pl script in her home directory. this places all the content and mods (which are not under embargo) into the correct directories in acumen, as well as copying everything to the deposits directory for upload into the storage archive.
i. jody runs a script (/srv/scripts/borndigital/relocatingbd) which will move the files into the correct subdirectories for long-term storage, linking them into the lockss manifests.
j. janet will batch upload the marc to worldcat, in order to obtain oclc numbers for the records.
k. janet then submits a batch upload of the marc records into our catalog system.
l. janet checks the final display and access via the opac.
m. the embargo-checking script "checkembargo" will check the database on the 21st of each month for embargoes which are due to lift the next month; this script will email jody and shawn with the filename, title, author, and date that the embargo is to lift.
n. another script, "liftembargo" will run on the first of each month, and will copy live anything whose embargo has lifted.
p. janet will upload the no-longer-embargoed-content into worldcat and then the local opac.
q. should the metadata require remediation, shawn will add a recordchangedate field, and will upload the altered mods files to libcontent1 and run relocate_all.pl. this will move the files to the live web directory (except for those under embargo) and also to a deposits directory for archival storage.
p. jody will transfer these into archival storage using the aforementioned script, relocatingbd.


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text: Alan Hincks and Colin Hincks are Pairs Champions, for the second time, after over coming D.McCard and McPhedran 2 and 1 in the final. In the play off for third place, Marty Smith and Larry defeated Ivan Wootton and John McKenzie 2 up. In the individual event, Robbo beat Larry on a countback both on 36 pts.

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The shoe fashion masterminds have gone Disney, and we’re happy to present the delicious result of this pop culture combination. Seriously stylish, these Disney oh! my polka dot heels are the limited edition Minnie heels that will make all your dreams come true!
Size 6.5 - $219.99 Only 4 left! Size 7 - $219.99 Only 3 left! Size 8 - $219.99 Only 6 left! Size 9 - $219.99 Only 2 left! Size 10 - $219.99 Only 2 left!

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the shoe fashion masterminds have gone disney, and we’re happy to present the delicious result of this pop culture combination. seriously stylish, these disney oh! my polka dot heels are the limited edition minnie heels that will make all your dreams come true!
size 6.5 - $219.99 only 4 left! size 7 - $219.99 only 3 left! size 8 - $219.99 only 6 left! size 9 - $219.99 only 2 left! size 10 - $219.99 only 2 left!