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Article says "Ravens QB Jackson didn't know about new offense for 2019 season
By Patrick_Duffy, May 27 in The Stadium Wall
OldTimeAFLGuy 5,134
Location:Why Am I Here?
1 minute ago, Albany,n.y. said:
Kelly got a 15 & Marino got a 16. I wouldn't hold a 13 Wonderlic against him. Who knows what the class of 2018 will look like in 5 years? I don't care as long as everyone rates Josh Allen #1 in due time.
...agreed....those scores are immaterial and do not equate to football acumen......look beyond Jackson's score and go from there....
3rdnlng 3,593
Jackson is football's version of Nuke Laloosh.
FLFan 277
The Ravens are really putting that 13 Wunderlick scoring mind to the test. New plays? What?
chris heff 216
Location:Delray Beach FL
1 hour ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:
....I'm here to help the youngster............
So the fact that Jackson recognizes he is gripping the ball wrong and is trying to correct it makes him stupid? Okay got it.
2 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:
Looking beyond the score, Jackson is still "intellectually challenged" to put it in a nice way, and not a particularly talented quarterback.
9 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said:
Also, give Jackson a break. Aren't there rules against players & coaches communication in the off-season? Blame the players association.
Casual fans of the NFL knew the Ravens were changing offense. There is no NFL rule against paying attention to what is going on with your team. Pretty sure there is no rule gainst him having a playbook either.
6 minutes ago, FLFan said:
https://247sports.com/Article/How-Lamar-Jackson-went-from-struggling-student-to-Heisman-contender-47448027/
After moving to Boynton Beach, with pressure from his coach he maintained straight A grades. Why would you call this young man stupid when you have zero knowledge or expertise to do so?
2 minutes ago, chris heff said:
...NEVER used the word "stupid"......where the hell is your logic?.....graduating to the closed membership mega million dollar fraternity known as the NFL and you don't know how to GRIP THE DAMN BALL?.....um...ok...you win....and in recent news, an MLB draftfee was asked if his fastball was a a two seamer or four seamer and his answer was "huh"?.....I missed the memo...
LSHMEAB 2,385
11 hours ago, Logic said:
Everyone jumped on the Lamar bandwagon early because the Ravens made the playoffs.
I'm telling you, I think this kid's going to be a bust. He is NOT an NFL level thrower right now. Unless he makes serious strides, I see him having an RGIII level career.
Jackson busting seems to be the overwhelming consensus on the board, so you're in the majority.
billsfan1959 1,144
Location:Wake Forest, North Carolina via WNY
2 hours ago, Logic said:
I was sooooo glad to find out that Jackson was never even CONSIDERED by One Bills Drive. I did not feel like going through the "he can run, but he must learn to be an actual QUARTERBACK completely from scratch!" song and dance with him.
Although, ironically, I suppose people could say the same thing about Josh Allen...
Not if they actually watched both of them play...
1 minute ago, LSHMEAB said:
...you're astute and have been around long enough....what attributes do you see Jackson possesses to dispell the leap to "bust" label?...just curious.....
19 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dummy
I think it is too early to tell either way. While he didn't carry the Ravens to the playoffs and he played, by far, the weakest defenses (DVOA) of all the 2018 QBs, he didn't do anything to lose the games either. I think he has the most deficiencies in the passing game of the 2018 QBs; however, he is a tremendous athlete. I do not believe he will be a long time starter in this league; but, I do not think he will be a complete bust either. You never know, though. Again, it is too early to tell..
Edited May 27 by billsfan1959
....translate......I'm too dumb.........
24 minutes ago, chris heff said:
Reading the hero worshiping puff piece you linked does not provide any more knowledge or expertise. There are many explanations for why he would suddenly become a straight A student in that situation and only one of them relies on intelligence. My observation of Lamar is quite the opposite, which includes the very damning article linked at the beginning of this thread. You are right - I do not know him but I would certainly not characterize him as smart based on what I have seen and heard. Perhaps unfair, but I was just sharing my observations.
Limeaid 1,156
10 hours ago, Patrick_Duffy said:
This was my 1st thought when I saw the article. One would think it's pretty obvious that some things may change with the hiring of a new OC.
Especially with Marty being replaced by Roman.
BarleyNY 336
2 hours ago, MJS said:
Sounds like Tyrod. "Keep him in the pocket and make him throw". Plenty of defenses know how to do that well. Sooner or later you have to be a QB and deliver the ball. Jackson will be a spectacular bust. Been saying it all along.
Agree that Jackson is the same kind of QB as TT. Baltimore will play a similar style offense with probably more RPOs than we did with TT, but the focus on run game and deep throws will be similar. He'll be able to do what TT did - beat the bad teams, be competitive with the mediocre teams and struggle with the good ones. Baltimore likely will have a very good defense so they could conceivably make the playoffs with him at QB.
Patrick_Duffy 562
Location:Los Angeles, California
If he is a "QB", then he should know how to grip the ball, for the most part. Come on man.
I don't see him ever becoming a top QB, but I think he can be effective for awhile. He possesses the "gameday" intangibles you look for in a QB. What I mean by that is the ability to instinctively make people miss without getting blown up, make proper reads, hit guys in stride on the run, and take off if need be. Despite the MUCH discussed Wonderlic, I don't think think he has any issues in terms of recognition. Arm strength (49 MPH velocity)/accuracy are certainly issues. He's in a perfect spot right now with Roman, so I wouldn't be surprised if he had a really good season. The arm/accuracy issues will prevent him from ever becoming elite, but they won't prevent him from being effective. I doubt he'll be playing into his 30's because he relies too much on athleticism, so you're not getting a long career. It just seems that people are basing a great deal of their opinion on one disastrous half of football( IN THE PLAYOFFS). Never mind the fact that he almost lead a remarkable comeback with the entire crowd begging for Joe. So while he's not a franchise QB, I don't envision him as a total flop. JMO.
In a sense, I compare his "complete bust" percentage to that of Josh Allen. It's very low. Just like Allen, he's too good in certain areas to just wash out of the league quietly. And the obligatory "Josh has far more upside as a passer"(which is true.)
Edited May 27 by LSHMEAB
3 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said:
Professional athletes make adjustments all the time. How often do you hear about footwork or mechanics? Or a golfer adjusting his grip. In this case it is another reason to pile on Lamar Jackson. Why vilify this particular young man? Is he a bad person? What is it about Lamar Jackson that has so many casting aspersions? His intelligence has been questioned, his athleticism has been questioned. I don't get it.
Buffalophil1948 115
I agree with him being a lot like TT. Greg Roman knows how to game plan with that type of QB. My question is how much did he work on his game during the off season? JA knows he has deficiencies and worked hard during the off season to correct them. He didn't show up the first day of OTA's not knowing how to hold the ball. Jackson has great athletic ability but where is his head at? Mama say I'm gonna be fine. I'm her little superstar
10 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said:
I don't see him ever becoming a top QB, but I think he can be effective for awhile. He possesses the "gameday" intangibles you look for in a QB. What I mean by that is the ability to instinctively make people miss without getting blown up, make proper reads, hit guys in stride on the run, and take off if need be. Despite the MUCH discussed Wonderlic, I don't think think he has any issues in terms of recognition. Arm strength (49 MPH velocity)/accuracy are certainly issues. He's in a perfect spot right now with Roman, so I wouldn't be surprised if he had a really good season. The arm/accuracy issues will prevent him from ever becoming elite, but they won't prevent him from being effective. I doubt he'll be playing into his 30's because he relies too much on athleticism, so you're not getting a long career.. It just seems that people are basing a great deal of their opinion on one disastrous half of football( IN THE PLAYOFFS). Never mind the fact that he almost lead a remarkable comeback with the entire crowd begging for Joe. So while he's not a franchise QB, I don't envision him as a total flop. JMO.
Good take. People forget how successful Roman has been with similar QBs. I would not be surprised at all to see Jackson have a good season.
16 minutes ago, billsfan1959 said:
...so do you think his tremendous athleticism can overcome he fundamental football deficiencies?....he is almost the antithesis to our Josh Allen......we principally knew of his purported fundamental football deficiencies primarily from urinalists' yips (YAWN).....but realistically, did we have any notion as to his athleticism considering what he displayed in 2018?...I'm always under my proverbial rock, but no way in hell did I ever imagine the lad's speed, agility and/or elusiveness for a youngster of his size.....
Just now, OldTimeAFLGuy said:
I'm not sure anyone anticipated the level of athleticism displayed by Allen. In terms of Jackson, I do think he has more deficiencies in the passing game than Allen; however, he is not without some ability - particularly when he is using his athletic ability to create opportunities. so, in that sense, yes, I do think his athleticism, when used properly, can overcome some of those deficiencies. I think if anyone can bring out the best in Jackson's skill set, it will be Roman.
12 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said:
It should be extraordinarily concerning that a second year, starting NFL QB is still working on holding the ball correctly. That in no way has anything to do with intelligence.
Just now, chris heff said:
Not talking about a player with a good grip tweaking it or trying to change to a better grip. We are talking about a 2nd year, starting QB who isn't consistently gripping a ball correctly. Very different things.
Mechanical flaws tend to rear their ugly heads when a QB is pressured or otherwise stressed. It is genuinely difficult to make lasting changes to mechanics because those flaws are so ingrained into the player by the time they get to the NFL. Jackson has 2 years of QB in HS, 3 in college and this is his 2nd in the NFL. Not to say he can't do it, just that he is fighting some bad odds.
Of course, if the problems are due to the coaches trying to change his mechanics then maybe he'd be fine (or at least better off) if they just let him revert back to his old ones. Which is likely anyway. Still, basic mechanical issues at this point in his career should be a big red flag.
1 minute ago, billsfan1959 said:
..THAT should be interesting...my closely connected buds to OBD said Roman went ballistic internally with the Cassel trade and having to work with Tuhrod.....seeing that Tuhrod was Wrecks' boy, wonder if Roman's firing lends credence to him not wanting to work with Taylor....Jackson is of a similar skill set IMO (but probably wrong)...


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Here's my code. Thanks in advance! *EDIT: per request, here's everything. Warning: it's a ton of code. *
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A: Have you tried setting the cycle's parent container style to display:none; visiblity:hidden;
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Inner Lives
Emotions, Identity, and the Supernatural, 1300–1900
May 6, 2016 · by Malcolm Gaskill	· in Film, Reviews, Witchcraft.	·
A few days ago a friend told me that Radiohead had released a new song, 'Burn the Witch', accompanied by an intriguing stop-motion video. 'Seems they're moving into your territory', he said. I watched it on YouTube. Then I watched it again. And again.
The song is actually over a decade old – sweetly melodic, certainly compared to recent offerings from the band – but the video is freshly minted. In fact, they finished it last Thursday (28 April). It took the director Chris Hopewell and his team just fourteen days from initial concept to the final edit. How they did it is a mystery, for it is a miniature masterpiece and worth the attention of this historian of witchcraft, at least.
Thom Yorke's plaintive vocals tell of red crosses daubed on doors, local hysteria, and cheering at the gallows – the trappings of pre-modern paranoia, persecution and mob justice. All this is acted out in the video, and is all the more chilling for being so charming. For Hopewell has used the exact design of the 1960s' children's animations Camberwick Green and Trumpton to tell the story of a bowler-hatted government inspector visiting a tidy English village, one imagines to take a dim view of their traditional way of life.
The mayor, having shown his increasingly alarmed guest around various local exhibits, at once winsome and grim, ushers him towards a gigantic wooden effigy. At this point Trumpton turns into The Wicker Man, Robin Hardy's classic 1973 horror film starring Christopher Lee. Predictably, some fans are already calling the video 'Camberwickerman Green'. The inspector timorously climbs the ladder, enters the cage, and then remonstrates in vain as the structure is set on fire with him inside.
Intolerance and paranoia and superstition are still so much part of our world, and yet we tend to keep it at arm's length, confining it to the past when it is geographically close to us, and to different cultures when it happens on the other side of the world. Radiohead's 'Burn the Witch' captures the viciously conservative spirit that so often underpins life in any introspective, essentially anxious community in any age. It's a seductive and timely warning. The history it draws upon, however, is a bit confused.
The story muddles various elements from our past in such a way as to leave the fictional village with no actual witches to burn. The crosses on doors indicate not so much a purge of deviants as a sensible public health measure once used during plague epidemics, albeit signifying a ghastly fate for the infected. The ducking stool we see was actually used for punishing scolds not witches, and the ritual masked dance points to some kind of May fertility rite rather than the execution of the devil's acolytes.
The blond-plaited maiden tied to the tree doesn't die: we see her again at the end, putting the torch to the wicker man. As for this part, well in Hardy's film it is a means of sacrificing a virgin (namely Edward Woodward's unsullied policeman investigating the disappearance of a child), and comes from an idea stretching back to Roman histories of Celtic pagan rituals involving the burning of people and animals to appease the gods and ensure prosperity on the land.
Even so, the insouciance of the Trumpton characters and the neat simplicity of their world, juxtaposed with savage intolerance of intrusion and change, work brilliantly and memorably to convey how fear in communities once turned into action against perceived threats to collective well-being. Many English villages experienced what Yorke's lyric calls 'a low-flying panic attack', and did dreadful things to try to calm themselves. And it has been suggested recently that the government contractor responsible for housing asylum seekers in the north-east of England may have painted their doors red, opening these people up to discrimination and abuse. Contrary to my pedantry about the plague, it may have been this story to which the video is referring.
As the nation prepares to decide whether to become Little England again, or press on with its development into a modern European state, these sorts of emotions deserve consideration. Should we look in or out? And how far do passions cloud our judgement? Are we, at least in part, what we fear in ourselves and others? Are we all latent xenophobics? And while we're on the subject, what does Donald Trump have in common with the mayor of Trumpton? Surely, a willingness to draw political strength from a virulent fear of 'the other'. We also need to examine public attitudes to refugees, against whom otherwise decent people harden their hearts with ease. It seems likely that Syria, the tragedy of our times, was in the minds of Thom Yorke and Chris Hopewell when they made this little gem of social criticism and caution.
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C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE:BCR) today reported 2015 third quarter financial results. Third quarter 2015 net sales were $865.7 million, an increase of 4 percent over the prior-year period on an as-reported basis. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, third quarter 2015 net sales increased 8 percent over the prior-year period.
For the third quarter 2015, net sales in the U.S. were $606.5 million, an increase of 7 percent over the prior-year period. Net sales outside the U.S. were $259.2 million, a decrease of 2 percent from the prior-year period on an as-reported basis. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, third quarter 2015 net sales outside the U.S. increased 10 percent over the prior-year period.
For the third quarter 2015, net loss was ($86.0 million) and diluted loss per share was ($1.16), reflecting a charge for estimated costs related to product liability matters. Adjusting for this charge and certain other items that affect comparability of results between periods as detailed in the tables below, third quarter 2015 net income was $154.5 million and diluted earnings per share, after adjusting for certain items that affect comparability between periods and excluding amortization of intangibles, was $2.28, an increase of 4 percent and 6 percent, respectively, as compared to third quarter 2014 results.
Timothy M. Ring, chairman and chief executive officer, commented, "Nearly three years ago, we projected that executing our strategic investment plan would help us return to the top end of our sector from an organic revenue growth perspective in 2015, and that has happened. We are pleased with the strong results across the organization, and we remain focused on our plan to continue to deliver above-market revenue growth in a profitable manner over the long-term to enhance shareholder value."
(1) For both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015, diluted loss per share on a GAAP basis does not include common share equivalents of approximately 1.3 million. Common share equivalents primarily from share-based compensation plans were not included in these periods because their effect would have been antidilutive. As a result, total per share amounts may not add.
For the third quarter 2015, the following items affected the comparability of results between periods: (i) charges of $2.5 million pre-tax for acquisition-related items including transaction costs, purchase accounting adjustments and integration costs; (ii) charges of $241.1 million pre-tax related to estimated costs for product liability matters; and (iii) charges of $14.6 million pre-tax for restructuring and productivity initiatives. The net effect of these items increased net loss by $240.5 million, or $3.14 diluted loss per share available to common shareholders. Amortization of intangible assets was $30.4 million pre-tax, which decreased net income on an adjusted basis by $20.2 million, or $0.26 diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders.
For the third quarter 2014, the following items affected the comparability of results between periods: (i) a net benefit of $1.2 million pre-tax for acquisition-related items including transaction costs, purchase accounting adjustments and integration costs; (ii) a charge of $6.2 million pre-tax related to an asset impairment; (iii) charges of $13.2 million pre-tax for litigation-related defense costs in connection with the District Court's pre-trial orders that the company prepare 500 individual cases for trial (the "WHP Pre-Trial Orders"); and (iv) charges of $1.7 million pre-tax for restructuring and productivity initiatives. The net effect of these items decreased net income by $17.9 million, or $0.23 diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders. Amortization of intangible assets was $26.5 million pre-tax, which decreased net income on an adjusted basis by $17.7 million, or $0.23 diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the following items affected the comparability of results between periods: (i) a net benefit of $2.2 million pre-tax for acquisition-related items including transaction costs, purchase accounting adjustments and integration costs; (ii) charges of $595.1 million pre-tax related to estimated costs for product liability matters (net of recoveries), which includes $15.1 million of litigation-related defense costs in connection with the WHP Pre-Trial Orders and other litigation-related charges; (iii) a gain of $210.5 million pre-tax related to a patent infringement litigation against W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. ("Gore"); and (iv) charges of $27.0 million pre-tax for restructuring and productivity initiatives. The net effect of these items increased net loss by $452.1 million, or $5.90 diluted loss per share available to common shareholders. Amortization of intangible assets was $88.6 million pre-tax, which decreased net income on an adjusted basis by $58.8 million, or $0.77 diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the following items affected the comparability of results between periods: (i) net charges of $24.4 million pre-tax for acquisition-related items including transaction costs, purchase accounting adjustments and integration costs; (ii) a charge of $6.2 million pre-tax related to an asset impairment; (iii) charges of $275.9 million pre-tax related to estimated costs for product liability matters (net of recoveries), which includes $17.4 million of litigation-related defense costs in connection with the WHP Pre-Trial Orders; (iv) a gain of $7.1 million pre-tax related to the sale of an equity investment; (v) charges of $1.7 million pre-tax for restructuring and productivity initiatives; and (vi) a decrease of $10.9 million in the income tax provision associated with the completion of IRS examinations for the tax years 2008 through 2010. The net effect of these items decreased net income by $266.8 million, or $3.40 diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders. Amortization of intangible assets was $79.7 million pre-tax, which decreased net income on an adjusted basis by $53.1 million, or $0.68 diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders.This press release contains financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP measures are reconciled to their most directly comparable GAAP measures in the above tables.This press release includes net sales excluding the impact of foreign exchange. The company analyzes net sales on a constant currency basis to better measure the comparability of results between periods. Because changes in foreign currency exchange rates have a non-operating impact on net sales, the company believes that evaluating growth in net sales on a constant currency basis provides an additional and meaningful assessment of net sales to both management and the company's investors.In addition, this press release includes the following non-GAAP measures: (1) cost of goods sold excluding the impact of acquisition-related items; (2) marketing, selling and administrative expense excluding charges for acquisition-related items; (3) research and development expense excluding charges for acquisition-related items and an asset impairment; (4) other (income) expense, net, excluding acquisition-related items, litigation charges, net of recoveries (which includes litigation-related defense costs in connection with the WHP Pre-Trial Orders) and other litigation-related charges, Gore proceeds, restructuring and productivity initiative costs, and gain on sale of investment; (5) income tax provision excluding a decrease associated with the completion of IRS examinations and the tax effect of the items set forth in (1) through (4) above; (6) net income excluding the items set forth in (1) through (5) above; and (7) diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders excluding the items set forth in (1) through (5) above and amortization of intangible assets.The company excluded the items described above because they may cause certain statements of operations categories not to be indicative of ongoing operating results, and therefore affect the comparability of results between periods. The company therefore believes that these non-GAAP measures provide an additional and meaningful assessment of the company's ongoing operating performance. Because the company has historically reported non-GAAP results to the investment community, management also believes that the inclusion of these non-GAAP measures provides consistency in its financial reporting and facilitates investors' understanding of the company's historic operating trends by providing an additional basis for comparisons to prior periods. Management uses these non-GAAP measures: (1) to establish financial and operational goals; (2) to monitor the company's actual performance in relation to its business plan and operating budgets; (3) to evaluate the company's core operating performance and understand key trends within the business; and (4) as part of several components it considers in determining incentive compensation.Management recognizes that the use of these non-GAAP measures has limitations, including the fact that they may not be comparable with similar non-GAAP measures used by other companies and that management must exercise judgment in determining which types of charges or other items should be excluded from the non-GAAP information. Management compensates for these limitations by providing full disclosure of each non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. All non-GAAP measures are intended to supplement the applicable GAAP disclosures and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a replacement for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures, please see the above tables.
(2) For both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015, diluted loss per share on a GAAP basis does not include common share equivalents of approximately 1.3 million. Common share equivalents primarily from share-based compensation plans were not included in these periods because their effect would have been antidilutive.


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Q: How to dimisss UIkeyboard from UItextView on click of a UIbutton I have a view controller containing UITextView and UIButton.
i want to dismiss the UIKeyboard on click of UIButton.I had tried many things but it did not work for me.
I tried these
1. [textView endEditing:Yes];
2. [textView resignFirstResponder];
3. [UIApplication sharedApplication] resignFirstResponder];

while it working fine on UITextField
Please help me Thanks

A: Make an outlet of textFeild in .h. In button target method [txtFeild resignFirstResponder];
Also try [self.view endEditing:YES];

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*create object of UITextView inside .h file.

*set the property of that object in .h file.

*synthesize it in .m file.

*make IBOutlet and and delegate properly in .xib file.

*write following in button click method..
[textviewobject resignFirstResponder];
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Deputy Sheriff Dan Colter: All right, we're in a state of emergency. This is a yellow alert... an air raid warning. Sam Barnes: We're being attacked!
Sam Barnes: This means we're not going to get to Mexico City. Al Weston: If this is on the level, there'll be things flying around that are a lot more important than a plane to Mexico City.


Justice League will be hitting theaters on Nov. 13. And if we're reading the tea leaves right, the DC Universe tentpole film may be in for some good fortune. That's because test audiences have reportedly scored it almost as high as Wonder Woman, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The paper reminds us that it was not a straight line from film shoot to excellent test scores. Initially, the screenplay was considered too dark for Warner Bros.' tastes, so co-director Zack Snyder and screenwriter Chris Terrio went back to the writing board. The first cut of the film likewise didn't hit as many light notes as Warner Bros wanted.
After Snyder stepped down after the death of his daughter, Joss Whedon came in to reshoot some key scenes. And still, The Wall Street Journal said, it took another edit of the film to integrate Whedon's style with Snyder's. We're hoping for the best of both worlds: Synder's sense of timing punctuated by Whedon's whip-smart dialog.
Wonder Woman cost half that, $149 million. It earned $821.8 million.
Justice League will be the springboard for stand-alone films Aquaman (2018), Flashpoint (2019), and Cyborg (2020). Viewers can also anticipate Wonder Woman 2, Man of Steel 2, and The Batman.


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Photographer With MS Looks at Things Differently
After her MS diagnosis, this Seattle filmmaker shifted her focus to photography to continue her career in the visual arts.
Beth W. Orenstein
Medically Reviewed by Judy Mouchawar, MD, MSPH
Katherine Moore is a photographer with MS in Seattle.
Photographer Katherine Moore was 29 and working as a filmmaker when a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis put an end to her 16-hour days on movie sets.
Afer receiving her diagnosis, she decided to channel her energy "into something I could do more at my own pace but still find fulfilling creatively," she says. Working from Seattle, which the British-born Moore, now 41, has called home for two decades, she built a freelance photography business specializing in family portraits, pets, and live music performances.
After experiencing some progression of MS symptoms on her left side, Moore has limited her practice to primarily family and pet portraits. She also volunteers her time and photography services at a local animal rescue center to help find homes for rescued cats.
Find Out What You're Dealing With
Moore suspected something might be wrong when she began to feel odd sensations like numbness and tingling in her limbs. It wasn't until she woke up one morning and couldn't see out of her right eye that she sought medical help.
Her eye doctor couldn't find anything wrong, but suspected a bigger issue and suggested she get an MRI. Nerve testing and a spinal tap confirmed MS.
Getting the diagnosis was a relief, Moore says, "because you know what you're dealing with."
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Like the majority of people with MS, Moore has the relapsing-remitting type, "so it's up and down," she says.
To be successful as a photographer and a mom to Roman, her 8-year-old son, Moore has had to learn what her body can handle each day.
"You try and ignore it," she says, "but if I try to do too much, I can have a bad period." What's key, she says, is "understanding what my body is capable of, and being kind to myself."
Moore finds she's most productive in the morning, so she tries to schedule shoots for earlier in the day and leave editing for afternoons and evenings, when she can curl up with her laptop. She also has to stay out of the midday sun, because extreme heat can exacerbate symptoms, which occasionally presents a challenge in her line of work.
"Luckily I'm in Seattle, which is generally a good climate for managing symptoms, as we have few extremes," she says.
Moore's advice to other artists with MS is to "Accept that you're going to have bad days and good days and relapses, and make accommodations." Find a way to do the things you enjoy.
Reach Out to Others With MS
Moore also recommends seeking out others who understand or have MS, because there's comfort in sharing with people who have similar experiences.
But be careful not to compare yourself with others. "It's about your own progress, your own journey," she says. "It might be slow, but you need that extra time, and it's not a race."
Watch Out for Stress
In addition, find ways to ease stress, says Moore, who attributes her worsening MS to the stress of having to move twice in the last year.
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Stress, especially sleep deprivation, can most certainly affect your immune system and make you susceptible to infections, which can lead to more MS attacks, says A. Allen Towfigh, MD, medical director of New York Neurology & Sleep Medicine in New York City.
"It's imperative that individuals with MS make an even greater effort to exercise regularly, eat right, and get an adequate amount of sleep," Dr. Towfigh says.
When she needs to relax, Moore watches movies and looks at other people's photography to stay inspired. Being a photographer is an advantage for anyone with a chronic illness, she says, "because it can make you slow down and look at things differently."
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She also arranges to spend time alone. "Getting away is vital for me to clear my mind and focus on myself," she says. "I spend a lot of time on others (my son, animals at the rescue center, my stepkids) and need to solely focus on my creative outlet."
Seek Help From Professionals
Reach out to professionals, such as occupational therapists and physical therapists, who can help you devise strategies for doing what you love, suggests Rosalind Kalb, PhD, vice president of the professional resource center at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in New York City.
"Perhaps what you like to do can be done in a slightly different way or with a slightly different tool to enable you to continue that creative process," Dr. Kalb says. Those who have vision problems, which are common with MS, should work with their doctors to manage the challenge of visual changes, she adds.
As the disease progresses, you may need to refocus your creative talent in a different direction, Kalb says. "If MS symptoms make it too difficult to pursue one creative outlet, it's important to allow yourself to experiment with others. Sometimes people discover new outlets and talents they never knew they had. It's a matter of being open to thinking differently and being willing to be flexible."
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WHAT: 79th Annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting.
WHERE: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York City (Between 50th and 51st Streets).
WHEN: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, May 8 (Round 1).
7:00 PM ET, Friday, May 9 (Rounds 2-3).
Noon ET, Saturday, May 10 (Rounds 4-7).
The first round will conclude on Thursday by approximately 11:30 PM ET. In 2013, the first round consumed three hours and 33 minutes. The second and third rounds will conclude on Friday by approximately 11:00 PM ET. The second and third rounds took three hours and 55 minutes in 2013. The draft will conclude by approximately 7:30 PM ET on Saturday with the final four rounds. Rounds 4 through 7 took seven hours and 26 minutes in 2013.
ROUNDS: Seven Rounds – Round 1 on Thursday, May 8; Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday, May 9; and Rounds 4 through 7 on Saturday, May 10.
There will be 256 selections, including 32 compensatory choices that have been awarded to 13 teams that suffered a net loss of certain quality unrestricted free agents last year.
Round 3: Pittsburgh, 33; Green Bay 34, Baltimore, 35. Round 4: Detroit 33; Baltimore, 34; Houston, 35; Detroit, 36; New York Jets, 37; Baltimore, 38; Atlanta, 39; New England, 40. Round 5: Pittsburgh, 33; New York Giants, 34; Baltimore, 35; Green Bay, 36. Round 6: New York Jets, 33; New York Jets, 34; Houston, 35; Cincinnati, 36; New York Jets, 37; St. Louis, 38; Pittsburgh, 39. Round 7: Dallas, 33; St. Louis, 34; St. Louis, 35; Dallas, 36; Cincinnati, 37; Atlanta, 38; Dallas, 39; Atlanta, 40; Houston, 41.
St. Louis (Nos. 2 and 13) and Cleveland (Nos. 4 and 26) have two selections in the first round. Indianapolis and Washington do not have first-round picks. All other teams have one first-round selection.
TIME LIMITS: Round 1: 10 minutes per selection. Round 2: Seven minutes per selection. Rounds 3 through 7: Five minutes per selection.
TELEVISION: NFL Network and ESPN/ESPN 2 will televise the draft on all three days.
INTERNET: On Thursday, May 8 at 8:00 PM ET and Friday, May 9 at 7:00 PM ET, NFL.com Live will provide comprehensive coverage of the 2014 NFL Draft from Radio City Music Hall. On Saturday, NFL.com Live will stream NFL Network's coverage of Rounds 4-7 beginning at Noon ET. Throughout the live stream broadcasts, NFL.com's "Cover it Live" blogging tool offers fans a unique forum to voice their opinions and interact with fellow fans and NFL Network analysts.
The popular "Fan War Rooms" are back, offering innovative ways for fans to follow the Draft, and allowing them the opportunity to discuss a team's strategy and immediately react once a player is selected.
NFL Fan Pass provides a unique way to experience the NFL Draft with unparalleled access leading up to and during the event. Fans will be able to see exclusive behind-the-scenes video of the players attending New York City, in addition to inside access to Draft parties and events.
MOBILE: The NFL Mobile app from Verizon streams NFL Network's 2014 NFL Draft Coverage in its entirety throughout the three days of the NFL Draft. Also available through NFL Mobile is a live draft tracker, and all news and video on-demand featuring draft and team analysis.
Draft Xtra – a feature of the NFL Mobile app – offers a comprehensive second-screen companion to NFL Network and NFL.com Live's coverage of the 2014 NFL Draft. Draft Xtra will have both on-demand and live video featuring Elliot Harrison and Bucky Brooks conducting numerous interviews with NFL draftees, NFL greats and fans in attendance at Radio City Music Hall. Additionally, Draft Xtra will provide player profiles and fan participation components.


Authorities in Myanmar evacuated 500 homes on the outskirts of central Mandalay city after floodwaters rose overnight, officials said.
At least 57 people have been killed and thousands forced to abandon their homes as the worst floods in recent memory wreaked havoc across Thailand and Myanmar on Thursday.
Military-run Myanmar, one of the world's poorest countries, struggled to cope with floods that have so far killed 13 people, according to state media.
The Myanmar authorities evacuated 500 homes on the outskirts of the central city of Mandalay after floodwaters rose overnight, one official said, while residents said about 10,000 people had fled to emergency shelters.
Some sought refuge in schools, but many were forced to camp out by the side of the road.
Desperate villagers piled whatever possessions they could carry into canoes as floodwaters submerged homes.
"I've never seen flooding like this before in my life," said one 67-year-old villager.
The road between Mandalay and the tourist city of Bagan was blocked, as was the main highway between Yangon and Mandalay, with lorries backed up for miles waiting for some five feet (1.5 meters) of water to subside.
Most official media made no mention of the devastating floods, although the official Mirror newspaper said 10 people had been killed when the floodwaters hit Kyuakpantaung township, 240 kms southwest of the city of Mandalaya on Tuesday.
A Burmese-language state-run newspaper put the overall toll at 13.
State media reported on Wednesday that more than 3,000 homes and 900 acres (364 hectares) of farmland were inundated.
In neighbouring Thailand the death toll from flooding caused by heavy rain in the wake of Typhoon Xangsane rose to 44 on Thursday.
The floods, which began last August, have affected two million people in 46 provinces, causing an estimated 236 million baht (seven million dollars) worth of damage, and deluging 1.5 million rai (600,000 acres) of farmland.
Ministry of health officials said that 260,000 people are suffering from flood-related diseases.
Thousands have fled their homes and into temporary shelters, and severe flooding remains in 18 provinces, mostly in central and northern Thailand.
In Ayutthaya, 90 kmsnorth of Bangkok, flooding has lashed hundreds of ancient temples, while the northern tourist province of Chiang Mai has been worst hit, with seven fatalities and one person missing.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) said heavy rains could continue in northern and central regions until the end of October, before moving south.
"Rains might be decreased by the end of this month, but floods are unlikely to get away from Thailand until December, as the sea level remains high," DDPM official Suriyan Domkhunthod said.


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Trzy billboardy za Ebbing, Missouri – amerykańsko-brytyjski film kryminalny z 2017 roku, w reżyserii Martina McDonagha.

Fabuła
Mildred Hayes mimo upływu czasu nie może pogodzić się z gwałtem na swojej nastoletniej córce Angeli i jej śmiercią. Jest wściekła z powodu braku postępów w dochodzeniu prowadzonym przez policję. Mildred wynajmuje opuszczone trzy billboardy  w pobliżu swojego domu, na których w kolejności umieszcza zdania: Raped while dying, And still no arrests?,  How come, chief Willoughby? Tablice reklamowe wywołują ferment wśród mieszkańców, w tym irytację szeryfa Billa Willoughby'ego i oficera Jasona Dixona.

Obsada
 Frances McDormand jako Mildred Hayes
 Woody Harrelson jako szeryf  Bill Willoughby
 Sam Rockwell jako oficer Dixon
 Caleb Landry Jones jako Red Welby
 Kerry Condon jako Pamela
 Darrell Britt-Gibson jako Jerome
 Abbie Cornish jako Anne
 Lucas Hedges jako Robbie
 Željko Ivanek jako sierżant Desk
 Amanda Warren jako Denise
 Peter Dinklage jako James
 Kathryn Newton jako Angela
 John Hawkes jako Charlie
 Samara Weaving jako Penelope
 Clarke Peters jako Abercrombie
 Brendan Sexton III jako Crop-Haired Guy

Nagrody i nominacje
W 2018 roku film Trzy billboardy za Ebbing, Missouri zdobył cztery Złote Globy (w tym dla najlepszego filmu dramatycznego) oraz pięć nagród BAFTA. Otrzymał także siedem nominacji do Oscara w kategoriach: za "najlepszy film", "najlepszy scenariusz oryginalny", "najlepszą aktorkę pierwszoplanową" (Frances McDormand), "najlepszego aktora drugoplanowego" (Sam Rockwell i Woody Harrelson), "najlepszą muzykę" i "najlepszy montaż". Statuetki otrzymali: Frances McDormand (najlepsza aktorka pierwszoplanowa) oraz Sam Rockwell (najlepszy aktor drugoplanowy)..

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Street Dancer 3D Full Movie Download Leaked Online Watch Online By Tamilrockers Trending On Google | Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor
Akshay Varma
The film that has dance at its center of attraction and might have inspired millions to get going with their dreams id itself facing some serious issues. We are talking about the leak of the film Street Dancer 3D.
Its kind of disheartening to see that a film that carries so much of the emotions and sentiments attached gets leaked. And if that was not all it happened just hours after the movie was released at the box office.
The film features Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles. They both meet each other in London after coming from India and Pakistan for representing their dance groups. They collaborate with each other to bring success to their feet barring all political boundaries.
The film had several exciting talents and is a masterpiece from Remo D'Souza.
Street Dancer 3D Full Movie Download Leaked
As usual, we had a different victim but a renowned culprit yes we are talking about Tamilrockers. They have made the link to the film available on their website before anyone else.
Following them, torrent links were also made available and the sites like Khatrimaza and thoptv also joined the party.
Impact of the leak on the film
There's no doubt that the collection of the film will go down as some people might prefer to watch the film on their phones or laptops instead of going out to the cinema.
We expect that the crowd is fairly understanding and will get the point that the film needs their support and appreciation. And not their support for such piracy activities.
It's not the first time a movie is facing such issues and definitely not the last time. As there are no visible restrictions on such sites and they are going about leaking films at their concise.
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Call For Papers: Data-driven Elections
The Big Data Surveillance (BDS) project, centered at Queen's University, and funded by a Partnership Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), in collaboration with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (OIPCBC) is organizing a research workshop on "Data-Driven Elections: Implications and Challenges for Democratic Societies" to be held in Victoria, B.C.... Read more about @title...
eQuality Lesson Plans for the Disconnection Challenge
Teens Talk Tech: Social Media and Families in the Digital Age was hosted by the Surveillance Studies Centre , along with The eQuality Project , the Ontario Secondary Teachers Federation District 27 , and the Kingston Frontenac Public Library . Valerie Steeves, University of Ottawa, and Valerie Michaelson, Queen's University discussed... Read more about @title...
David Lyon recognized
Congratulations to Queen's Professor David Lyon who was recently recognized with an Outstanding Contribution Award by the Surveillance Studies Network for his scholarly and intellectual contributions to the field. Read more: Surveilling Surveillance, Tuesday, July 17, 2018, Queen's Gazette Read more about @title...
Welcome sava saheli singh
SSC and BDS extend a warm welcome to new Postdoctoral Fellow sava saheli singh . sava begins her postdoc at Queen's in January 2018. She will be developing innovative multi-media teaching and learning materials related to Big Data Surveillance, led by David Lyon and David Murakami Wood. Read more about @title...
Watch: Shoshana Zuboff 'The Age of Surveillance Capitalism'
See the public lecture of Shoshana Zuboff, Charles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, from her Principal's Developement Fund visit to Queen's University on Thursday, November 9, 2017. The video of the public lecture is now available here . For more information about the event, see here . Read more about @title...
Congratulations to Joan Sharpe and Emily Smith
On receiving a Special Recognition for Staff Team Award at Queen's University, for their work at the SSC, presented during the Principal's Annual Holiday Reception. See: story and photos here. Read more about @title...
Congratulations to David Murakami Wood
Royal Society of Canada recognizes five Queen's University faculty members in the New Scholars, Artists and Scientists program.
Surveillance Studies Centre member David Murakami Wood is one of five Queen's University faculty members that have been named to the Royal Society of Canada's (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists program. The new program recognizes an emerging generation of... Read more about @title...
Surveillance Studies PhDs Sought
Two Scholarships at the PhD level ( starting September 2016 ) are available in the Department of Sociology at Queen's University to work on a project, funded through a SSHRC Partnership Grant on "Big Data Surveillance" under the supervision of David Lyon and/or David Murakami Wood . The project is a multi-disciplinary and comparative analysis of the development and impact of big data analytics in many domains: security, consumer, health, welfare, electoral, intelligence, employment and others.The project is coordinated through the Surveillance Studies Centre at Queen's University. Read more about @title...
Congratulations to David Lyon - SSHRC Insight Award Winner 2015
SSHRC's Insight Award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual or team whose project has made a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding about people, societies and the world. Read more about @title...
SSC awarded $2.5 million SSHRC grant
Queen's University professor and Surveillance Studies Centre director David Lyon (Sociology) has been awarded $2.5 million from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for his research into the vulnerabilities generated by big data surveillance. Read more about @title...


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Al Filreis
We're not of this world
Jake Marmer's free jazz/poetry
Here is a video-recording of a performance of "Facts," performed by Jake Marmer, Frank London, Greg Wall and Uri Sharlin at Cornelia Street Cafe at the release party of the Hermeneutic Stomp CD, October 14, 2013. Watch and you'll hear the refrain, chanted by the audience: "We're not of this world." For more about the CD, see this comment at Jewish Currents; the piece includes a link to an audio recording of "Bath House of Dreams." Frank London is of course the Grammy Award-winning trumpeter who performs with the Klezmatics. Marmer's first book of poems is Jazz Talmud, published by Sheep Meadow Press in 2012. He left a small provincial town in the Ukraine at the age of 15. He is co-founder of North America's first Jewish Poetry retreat at KlezKanada Festival.
with many crumbs
and a puddle of someone
else's drink the Starbucks table stared back at me
you're a hardliner man
a hardass
and know it
what mysticism?
I want to sit the angel of the squealing
did you crumble these crumbs?
no Anthony Braxton references --
no metaphor abductions --
give it to me in plain words
say it: we're not of this world
the game of mystery
game of going to work
if it doesn't exist give me the doesn't exist
I'm an under-slept young dad
I must get to the point or I'll fall asleep
how you do make peace with existence
the hard facts of it?
Jake Marmer's improvised poetry
Improvised poetry: Palimpsest of drafts
Jake Marmer
Jewish poetics
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DIGITAL PEDAGOGY: This was a magazine story published in 2001 about my use of e-media in teaching. "Postmodern poets focused on the process of their poetry, rather than on what the words in their poems actually said. The purpose was to make poetry and language new again. There's no better way to describe Filreis's teaching style. He uses technology to free class time for discussion, which to Filreis is more important than the course material itself. The point is to develop his students' ability to think critically, not to have memorized every last fact about Gertrude Stein. And yet, he said, through that active engagement with the material, students end up remembering more of the content."
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ASHBERY PERFORMS STEVENS: In October of 1989, John Ashbery went to St. John's the Divine Cathedral in New York to be part of the induction of Wallace Stevens at the Poets' Corner. There was a vespers service and Ashbery read six sections of Stevens's "An Ordinary Evening in New Haven." Imagine that--that poem read at a vespers service! Anyway, I certainly don't know of another recording of Ashbery performing Stevens. Stevens was a fairly bad reader of his own poems. Ashbery is deemed by many to be an indifferent reader of his poems. (I don't agree, but understand the point.) But here, reading Stevens, Ashbery is marvelous. Here is a 7-minute recording of sections 3, 5, 12, 17, 18 and 30 of the Stevens poem that comes closest to real serial writing (seriality at the level of the section, anyway).
THE (ANTI)MODERN PRESIDENT. After looking at an abstract mural at the U.N. then President-elect Eisenhower said, "To be modern you don't have to be nuts."
THE END OF THE LECTURE & PLANNING TO STAY. As often as I can, I call for the end of the lecture as we know it. I'm pretty serious about this - not often exaggerating on the point. Click here for one of many forays into the topic. Once you're there, click on the "end of the lecture" tag for still more. My thoughts on institutional politics and the arts were presented in a manifesto called "Planning to Stay" (published as a pamphlet by No Press); the text of that talk is available here.
KELLY WRITERS HOUSE Philadelphia's PBS affiliate, WHYY-12, produces a TV show that in each episode features four centers for the arts and creativity in the Philadelphia region. For its winter 2010-11 program, the show devoted 15 minutes to the Kelly Writers House in a segment called "The Creative Campus." To watch the video, click on the image above.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE HOLOCAUST I dislike Spielberg's Schindler's List intensely. It's a film, I think, that is very friendly toward sovereignty. For more on this minority view, click on the image above. I teach a course at Penn on representations of the Holocaust in literature and film every other fall semester.
In 2003 I founded and continue to direct the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing at the University of Pennsylvania. CPCW brought together the university's writing programs and projects: Critical Writing, Creative Writing, the Kelly Writers House, PennSound, RealArts@PENN, Writers Without Borders, Creative Ventures, Jacket2, and more. For information and links to each of these projects, click on the logo above.
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Trust me, we don't lack for material to write about here on Commute By Bike — the main limitation is simply time.
However, to ensure we're meeting the needs of our readers I want to ask what you'd like to know about. Rain riding tips? Night time riding help? How to get started? Fear of riding in traffic? What about mechanical or maintenance issues? Route finding?
Comment away and let us know what you're looking for.
I'd like to know how others best deal with and/or educate motorists who harass bicyclists.
I'd like to see some talk about winter commuting, particularly where dealing with snow and ice is concerned.
Since the weather is turning colder, I'd like some tips for commuting in rain and snow.
I'd also like to see more about winter commuting, specifically cold weather clothing and gear, shoes, goggles, gloves, that sort of thing.
This might be a little out there, but what about self defense issues? I commute through some sketchy parts, and I'd like to know how other have kept themselves safe.
Cold weather tips and self-defense tips sound like great topics to cover…otherwise, keep on doing what you're doing — you've got a good formula going!
I biked around campus a lot in college, but have only started to commute here in Tokyo. I think Tokyo is actually a commute friendly city for a few reasons, mostly because of the attitude of motorists regarding cyclists. I read a lot of horror stories about people commuting in the US (and elsewhere). I would like to see some "reviews" or reports of people who commute in places that are not necessarily commute friendly. For example, I couldn't imagine commuting in my hometown of Detroit for any major distance. I could see around Ann Arbor or short trips of just a few miles, but I like to read stories of people who have longer commutes in cities not really designed for it. I find that really teaches me some things I can use in my daily life.
Along with cold weather comes darkness. Living in Florida we do get cold temperatures(sometimes in the 20s in the morning) but no snow or ice. It gets dark here real early, and I'd be interested to know what folks think is the best nighttime setup.
I would like to see more menchanical clinics, and more about cold weather commuting, particularly, this time of yr when there (atleast here in Reno) is a Big temp difference day to night), and since I have a 500 ft elev. difference, I'm Not a weight weenie, but due to that elevation difference I ride a lighter bike(23lbs), befor 1 be-seen headlight and 1 tail light and water bottle, Where do I put the extra clothes?
I am about to convert my Fuji to a fixed gear. Since I am putting in a fair amount of money, I would like to know which locks I should consider buying to protect my investment.
+1 to Matt's 4 suggestions — mirror my own pretty well.
for me, it's night-time tricks and behaviour that I would like to see discussed, as well as good lights, batteries, how to charge them properly, cost of various devices etc..
for instance I tend to think that when it's dusk, a blinking light is good but in pitch black blinking lights are not so good because the distance to a blinking light is hard to establish, hence danger for the cyclist. but that's only my impression, has there been a study?
Another vote for Matt's list of topics.
BTW, I find that during the winter all one needs for the torso is a good Tek tee (long sleeve). I buy the tek tees from Target and Kohls. A very nice mid layer that is fairly breathable. I have an Adiadas merino wool and fleece pull over with a 1/4 zip and high coller. And then a wind proof outer layer to break the wind. Again I have a cheap Target brand wind breaker. I plan to buy a better wind breaker this year, at least some thing that is more bike specific.
As for your legs, I suppose insulated tights would work. But I just wear insulated warm up pants like what professional basketball players wear. I just don't buy the ones that rip off.
For feet, you must, must buy decent wool socks. They make a huge difference.
Hands, ears, and face are a mix of wool gloves, and fleece stocking cap (under my helmet) and a fleece face mask for those really cold days.
As a beginner, I am really interested in info on bike maintenace, how to info, as Quinn said.
I love the commuter specific product reviews that I have seen, please keep those coming.
Dealing with unfriendly people in vehicles is also a problem here in North Dallas, nor are the roads bicycle friendly. I have learned a lot from posts here – please keep these up as well.
I would love to see a way for bikers in the same area to link up, so that they could share area-specific advice, stories, etc.
Love this website – it's what finally convinced me I could do this!
I'd also like to see some more info on lighting systems that include pricing information.
At the moment I have three bikes, my own and two family members, that I need to kit out for night-time riding since it's getting dark earlier and all.
So help in finding lights I can afford that actually work would be most appreciated.
All of the suggestions are good. I would like to second Super Commter's idea to link up peple who commute in the same areas. I commute in North Texas (Denton) and sometimes wonder if I'm the only one out there.
Thanks for all of the suggestions and keep them coming. I was going to do some additional bike and gear reviews, but with the coming cold weather and shorter days I think I'll focus on cold weather cycling and night time safety info.
Self defense — wow, I don't know. I might have to defer to Mike "Dirty Harry" Meyer for that one 😉 Seriously, I'll research this and see what I come up with.
14 miles and a mid-western winter?
I am not an expert, but I do commute year round in Nebraksa. I don't use contry roads either. But if you have the money I would suggest a 29er with some sort of a geared hub. If you don't run really fat tires then you can get fenders for a 29er. And the bigger wheels will allow you some comfort on old gravel and minimum maintence roads and such. I commute on a SS, but my commutes are around 3-5 each way. So a SS is very doable. If I was riding more like 10-15 mi each way then I would want some form of gears.
That should read "country roads".
I it commute for a while on my 29er, Watch your tire size, I tried a 38c on my XXIX, which didn't even last a month before I blew the side wall, if your going to use a narrow tire the smallest I would use is a 42.
Thanks quin. I don't use skinny tires on my 29er. I have an Exi front and Nano rear. I don't run fenders. So I don't do much rain commuting. That is why I would be interested to hear what others have done to work out some sort of fender for bike/rider protection on their 29er. I was under the assumption though that some smaller 29er tires could be run with fenders. Am I wrong?????
Regarding self defense: I ride through two really rough areas regularly and have received my fair share of hoots and hollers as a response. My method of dealing with it is to ignore it and maybe ride a little faster. On the occasions that people have persisted and followed me I've simply pulled out my cell-phone and faked a 9-1-1 call. That's been the end of it. If they were to persist further I would make the call with one hand while pulling my U-lock out with the other. It's big and dangerous looking and most unarmed people don't want to mess with it. Most people that harass cyclists are cowards. That said: it's never a good idea to challenge a vehicle driver unless you have a quick out. That car is as dangerous as a gun.
Any 45c/1.8 should acommodate fenders nicely, also it depends on the bike, my XXIX can Barely fit a 2.35, on the other hand, a Surly KM can fit those FAT 2.55 Weirwolfs.
It appears that Twenty Nine Inches already answered my question. I just needed to do a google search to find it.
Looks like I could run my Nanos fine, but the Exi would be a tight fit.
I'd like to know how people deal with salt. I commute in Minnesota winters and my poor bike suffers. Any way to rust-proof a bike?
spray/paint on bed liner on the bottom side of the down tube.
Self-defense? For those who have concealed carry permits and a firearm which is easily carried on bicycle, it's a good idea. Anyone who goes through the licensing procedure for CCW should know when lethal force is acceptable. That being said, carrying a firearm on a bicycle is not easy, and carrying enough firearm is even more difficult.
Pepper spray is awesome. I carry a can of "cop strength" pepper spray in a bike mount. I bought it from this place, which was the ONLY place I found a bike mount.
I highly recommend buying the practice can of spray, which is filled with water. It's a good idea to become familiar with how to use the spray, in case you have to. Pepper spray works better than stun guns—because you have the advantage of distance. Carry your cell phone, of course. But breaking out U-locks or impact weapons requires you to get too close. Spray 'em, get to a safe place, then call the police if you wish. Or don't.
I like all the ideas about discussing weather issues and safety and equipment. I'd like there to be more general discussion about the commuter experience. I chose to sell my car and ride my bicycle nearly everywhere I go, and I'd like to know who else rides places other than work. I'd like to hear about others' best and worst commuting experiences. Being a new commuter of only 3 months, I'm interested in stories from those of you have been at this for years. I'd like to know how others deal with good-hearted naysayers, you know….the widened eyes, the concerned exclamations about how daaaangerous it is to ride a bike on the streeeeet! I want to know what your families think, and if others in your families commute. I wouldn't even mind a "how did your week go" discussion every Saturday.
I like your reviews of gear that we might not have heard of or is a little out there. The magnet light review was great. And how about an article about the difference between HID and LED lights? And the difference in light batteries?
Seasonal stuff is good. Riding in the rain and snow and cold. For instance, my feet just freeze but I don't want to put any of those hot things in my shoes. The rest of me can be warm, warm, but I can't keep my feet warm. Tips?
Riding in traffic ideas is always good too.
And then just some encouragement to keep commuting is always good!! In my town, there aren't many of us.
Unfortunately bikers seem to be appealing targets for thugs so I would add another request for safety and self defense info. Just this past summer in Minneapolis, which is otherwise a very commute-friendly city, one bicyclist was attacked and beaten by a group of teenagers and in a separate incident another biker was killed. This hasn't deterred me from riding but it does make me wonder what I would do if attacked.
Hi Matt, I'm actually researching that right now and have gotten some input from police officers and self defense experts. I hope to have an article wrapped up by the end of the week.
The most important thing is to stay alert and avoid being attacked, of course. If someone is after your money and bike, you have to assess just how valuable those items are to you. If you think giving someone what he wants will allow both of you to remain alive and unharmed, then that may be the best choice.
However, there's no guarantee that a simple robbery won't escalate into a violent beating or worse. "Dead men tell no tales", and all that. I recommend that EVERY cyclist who is legally allowed to carry some sort of non-lethal defense product. Pepper spray is the best, IMHO. Pepper spray gives you a margin of error AND it allows you to maintain distance from the attacker. As a deputy told me—you pull the spray and tell the perp you're going to spray him, and if he persists–SPRAY HIM. Then you haul tail and call the police on your cell(or don't).
People will tell you to carry batons, tasers, knives, and a bunch of other impact weapons. Those are a surefire way to get yourself hurt unless you're willing to spend a lot of time practicing.
I carry a firearm AND pepper spray. If the spray doesn't work, the 9MM will.
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It's been a while since I updated this blog. This is due in large part to my recent move across the country from the Washington, DC area to Seattle. Here's some recent news on my professional service, speaking, and writing.
Service - I'm pleased to announce that I recently joined the board of directors of the nonprofit Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. The FTCLDF defends the rights of family farms and protects consumer access to raw milk.
Speaking - In January, I delivered a talk on food safety regulations in Maui, Hawaii. The talk was sponsored by the Grassroot Institute. The next day, I gave a book talk at the University of Hawaii Law School in Oahu. The law school's Federalist Society student chapter sponsored the talk. Earlier this week, I gave a book talk at the University of Oregon Law School. The talk was co-sponsored by the law school's Federalist Society and American Constitution Society student chapters.
Writing - I recently published an op-ed in the Sacramento Bee on an excellent California bill that could lift many restrictions on food sales by home cooks. I also continue to pen a weekly column for Reason magazine's website, as I've done for the past five years.


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Shared Rural Network Announcement
Today we are hearing that the Government have confirmed they are championing a £1million deal to eliminate poor signal in rural areas.
So what does Shared Rural Network (SRN) mean?
Do you struggle with mobile signal in rural areas, cant make/ receive calls and end up pointing your phone in every which way to try and get just one bar? Shared Rural Network means this will be a thing of the past.
The benefits will be felt across all four nations of the UK with the greatest coverage improvements in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Mobile coverage in rural communities will be given transformational improvements. In the past we would have seen mobile network operators funding the mobile infrastructure investment but the Government and Ofcom have sought to maximise coverage through measures such as the attachment of coverage obligations, to spectrum licences and by brokering coverage agreements with the mobile industry. This approach has successfully delivered 4G to over 98% of premises in the UK.
Although the percentage of UK landmass that receives 4G coverage, from all four operators, is only 67%. While about 7% of the UK receives no 4G coverage from any operator. We would not have seen much change in these percentages under the old approach as the fundamental task was not being addressed: that demand in many rural areas is not enough to cover the cost of mobile infrastructure investment. This would be a world-first deal with EE, O2, Three and Vodafone investing in a network of new and existing phone masts they would all share. Consumers will be able to rely on their own provider's network to use their mobile phones wherever they are.
O2 wanted to bring a new approach that saw the Government, Ofcom and the Industry working together to support and enable investment in rural areas. Many doubted that they would be able to do this, but after nearly a year of working closely with the other three mobile operators, it is now possible!
Between now and 2026 the SRN will increase all-operator 4G landmass coverage from 67% to 92%; will virtually eradicate Partial Not Spots; and reduce Total Not Spot landmass from 7% to 3%, introducing 4G for the first time to over 3,700sq miles of the UK.
What can we expect to see from the parties involved to achieve this?
The four mobile operators will transform their different rural networks in to a single infrastructure asset they we will all share and use and invest in its expansion.
Ofcom will consult on removing coverage obligations from licences in next year's spectrum auction.
The Government will deliver planning policy reform to make the provision of mobile infrastructure easier, quicker and more cost effective and allocate a modest level of investment to support the provision of mobile infrastructure in the more remote rural areas.
The mobile industry has a great record of completing investment projects on time and to budget and we hope to see a final agreement early next year. With an instant boost to productivity it is important that all three affiliates drive ahead with SRN and get to delivery stage as quickly as possible. Being able to deliver a boost of mobile signal to businesses and consumers across rural areas is something that is greatly needed, providing world leading connectivity for the UK. We are looking forward to seeing how this improves flexible working for both employees and employers and boosting economical growth.