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Rural Southern Illinois schools court 'homegrown' teachers amid statewide shortage
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Gabriel Neely-Streit
Grace Vaughn, a 2015 graduate of Hardin County High School, has returned to her hometown to teach fourth grade at the Hardin County K-12 School
Byron Hetzler
Grace Vaughn helps one of her fourth grade students with math problems at the Hardin County K-12 School on Thursday in Elizabethtown. In the background Brenna Butts, Vaughn's mentor teacher, assists other students.
Grace Vaughn teaches her fourth graders a math lesson at the Hardin County K-12 School on Thursday in Elizabethtown.
ELIZABETHTOWN — Two summers ago, Hardin County Schools Superintendent Andy Edmondson was out for lunch when he bumped into Grace Vaughn, a Hardin County graduate who was home from Murray State University, waiting tables over break.
She didn't recognize him, but he recognized her.
"He asked me about softball at Murray, how everything was going," Vaughn remembers. "I told him I was going into elementary education, and he asked me to come in the next week and talk to him about working here when I graduated."
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Since that conversation, Edmondson has checked in with Vaughn every semester, she said, asking about her career goals and sharing job opportunities at the school where she grew up.
On Tuesday, Vaughn began her first day as a fourth grade teacher at Hardin County Elementary School, almost immediately after finishing her teacher training.
"We're excited about having a young lady with such a tremendous work ethic come back to our kids," Edmondson said. "It's going to pay dividends now and far into the future."
And Vaughn isn't Edmondson's only recruiting target. He keeps tabs on a handful of other Hardin County products who are now in teacher preparation programs at Midwestern universities.
One young man is interested in drivers' ed, health and physical education. Another young woman hopes to enter special education. Both are high-need areas at Hardin County and across the state.
"I played college football, and it's a little recruiting," Edmondson said, "letting people know they're loved and appreciated, and the impact they could have on our schools."
In his three years at Hardin County, Edmondson has lost at least a half dozen teachers to larger, better paying school districts, he told the Southern. Finding teachers who appreciate rural Hardin County, and want to stick around, is key.
"The homegrown kids are going to be a big part of the solution. Without them I don't know what we're going to do," Edmondson said. "The shortage is statewide and financially you can't compete with other schools. I can't compete with Marion and Harrisburg."
In the last decade, the U.S. has moved from a teacher surplus to a major shortage, and researchers project the country will likely be about 200,000 teachers short by 2025.
In Illinois, the period 2010 to 2016 saw a 53% decline in graduates from teacher preparation programs, outpacing even the national downturn among young people, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Schools face stiff competition for the graduates that remain, and studies show that low-income, low salary schools like Hardin County are at a pronounced competitive disadvantage.
At Hardin County, the starting salary is $36,161 this year. A bachelor's degree-holding teacher starting at Carterville CUSD 5 made $44,866 in 2018, over $8,000 more.
Vaughn knows she's likely taking a pay cut by choosing Hardin County. But she's got bigger reasons to come back home.
She had an epiphany her junior year of high school at the funeral of Tammy Conn, a close family friend and her former third-grade teacher.
"Seeing everyone who attended her services made me realize it's more important to make an impact on people than to choose a job for the money," she said. "I believe that the pay I'm going to be getting is plenty for me to live comfortably and have the life I want to."
Meanwhile, Vaughn is returning to a vibrant life in her hometown: Living on the same road as her parents, her uncles and cousins.
Vaughn and her boyfriend live in a house that was once her grandmother's, and the couple are remodeling it to their tastes. He hopes to volunteer coaching baseball in his free time, and she plans to help out with the cheer and softball teams at her school.
"We're all at my grandparents' house constantly," she said. "I love being among my family."
Vaughn is also drawn to the atmosphere of her hometown school.
After student-teaching at schools in Kentucky with average class sizes of about 30 students, coming back to Hardin County was "a breath of fresh air," she said.
She'll have just 20 students in her class, plus the support of a trained special ed teacher who will take several of her students each day for math and reading. She'll get the opportunity to co-teach with other Hardin County educators, allowing her time to do small group and one-on-one reading practice with her students.
"I feel relaxed there," she said. "I love what they're doing."
Vaughn is also benefiting from the mentorship of Brenda Butts, a retired Hardin County teacher.
Edmonson brought Butts back on staff to cover Vaughn's classroom for the first half of the school year, as she finished her student teaching and finalized her certifications.
Butts will remain with Vaughn for several more weeks, to help her make the transition to running her own classroom.
"For Ms. Butts to come out of retirement and do this for me, I feel so grateful," Vaughn said. "It's great to start out with people I know and am comfortable with."
In the next county north, leaders at Gallatin County CUSD 7 arranged an identical partnership for one of their homegrown products this year, allowing Hannah Doerr to gradually take over her second grade classroom.
New program to train teachers for central, Southern Illinois
It's the kind of special benefit that a small school can offer, Edmondson said.
"It may not be facilities or finances, but it's community," Edmondson said. "Everyone's known and feels cared about. It's a unique sense of community and people here are aware of it."
"We're all trying to foster an environment where our students who graduate go on to get a teaching license," agreed Jonathan Green, superintendent of Meridian CUSD 101, a small K-12 district in Mounds.
"If they love where they're at and the culture and environment then we can keep them," despite the salary difference, he said.
Across the country, a movement to train homegrown educators is gaining momentum, according to Professor Angela Valenzuela, director of the University of Texas Center for Education Policy, who has studied the phenomenon.
Some programs provide tuition aid to college students in exchange for a commitment to teach at an under-resourced school upon graduation. Others target teachers' aides and parents, helping them attain their teaching certificates, then get jobs in their communities.
In urban areas, Grow Your Own programs are largely seen as a grassroots solution to racial inequality, as racial and ethnic minorities made up just 20% of U.S. public school teachers in 2015-16, but about 51% of all public school students, according to the Pew Research Center.
But urban homegrown programs focused on diversity have plenty in common with rural efforts, Valenzuela said.
"You have to tap into the motivation that people have to be there," Valenzuela said of lower-resourced schools. "Much of this work is unfunded, but it's a kind of a philosophy ... grassroots democracy, that locates the reform in the community, who will be the beneficiary."
In Colorado, the Rural Teacher Fellowship offers a $10,000 stipend to students in their final year of teacher preparation in exchange for a commitment of at least two years teaching in a rural school.
Texas rolled out a GYO grant program for small and/or rural districts in the spring of 2018 that creates pipelines to teaching careers for high schoolers, paraprofessionals and career changers.
Illinois' oldest homegrown teacher program, Grow Your Own Illinois, was founded to bring diversity to schools in Chicago's Latino neighborhoods by helping teacher's aides become full-fledged teachers.
This year, the program is supporting about 100 future teachers in the Chicagoland area with up to $25,000 in tuition funding, plus travel and childcare assistance, mentorship, and help paying for books and tests, according to Program Director Lissette Moreno-Kuri.
Over the last two years, it has also passed along funding to the SIU Carbondale College of Education and Human Services ($346,000 in 2019) to convert Southern Illinois paraprofessionals into special education teachers.
"If we had more funding, we could continue to expand," said Dave Ardrey, executive director of the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools. "There is tremendous interest in this region."
Another new Illinois initiative, the "Accelerators" program by education nonprofit Golden Apple, is currently gathering its first cohort of 50 candidates interested in a career transition to teaching.
Those selected will get a $30,000 stipend for education and housing as they earn their teaching licenses on an accelerated schedule, completing their coursework and a year of student teaching within 15 months, according to Golden Apple.
In return they must commit to at least four years of teaching at an understaffed school in one of five regions: The jurisdictions of the Regional Offices of Education No. 3 (in Vandalia), No. 13 (in Mount Vernon), No. 39 (in Decatur), No. 40 (in Carlinville) and 47 (in Sterling).
"We don't want to be an importer or exporter of talent," said Golden Apple President Alan Mather. "Our goal is to keep these teachers in these communities."
Edmondson is supportive of such programs, but said he believes Illinois needs to start simple with teacher retention — ensuring its universities offer cheaper teacher preparation than any neighboring state.
"When you have other school systems offering teaching programs cheaper than SIU, that's an issue," he said.
Studies show teachers, more than almost any other profession, show a strong preference for working near their hometowns.
But out-migration may work powerfully against that fact. As of Fall 2016, more students left Illinois for college than any other state, except New Jersey, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, and data shows many college graduates settle in the area where they went to school.
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Looking forward, Southern Illinois educators see a long road to overcoming the teacher shortage.
With multiple Hardin County teachers slated to retire in coming years, and fewer applicants than ever for open positions, Edmondson knows recruitment will likely be a big part of his job description for years to come.
"It's definitely on my front burner," he said. "This is just the beginning."
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How 'underperforming' Herrin Elementary became one of the best-rated schools in Illinois
Herrin Elementary School not only shed its "underperforming" label, but also received an "exemplary" designation. That means the school, where two of every three students comes from a low-income family, ranked in the top 10% of schools statewide.
SIUC poised to grow special ed teacher training for rural schools
SIUC got about $345K to recruit 20 paraprofessionals (AKA teacher's aides) from across Southern Illinois and convert them into full-fledged, certified special ed teachers. A year later, 18 of the 20 remain in the rigorous program, working toward their bachelor's degrees and teaching certifications while continuing to work in special ed classrooms.
Voice of The Southern: Keep the fresh ideas coming in order to improve education
Voice of The Southern: We encourage other school districts to follow suit with some of these ideas. We have a long ways to go to fix education in the region and state, but fresh ideas like these are only going to help.


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4 Invaluable Lessons Every Entrepreneur Can learn from Lionel Messi
Toby Nwazor
Lionel Messi came into the limelight in 2005. It was during the Fifa World Youth Championship finals, and he played for Argentina against Nigeria.
The Nigerian team was great in the tournament, and I was expecting them to win the World Cup. Nobody expected to see a mysterious young boy turn the game around singlehandedly that day. He had such a magical control of the ball that you would think that the football was a part of his feet.
Lionel Messi did a lot of magic on the field that day, and my Nigerian home lost to the Argentinean side. They did their best, but the magician was always two or three steps ahead. After watching him play for a little over ten years of my life, I have been able to put together these four invaluable lessons below, which I believe are the secrets that can make every entrepreneur an outstanding success.
Here are 4 invaluable lessons you can learn form Lionel Messi:
1. Train until your potential becomes high asset skills
Potential is everything you can be that you are not. It is everything you have the ability to do, that you are not doing. Too bad, but nobody will pay you for your potential. You can't put a price tag on it. What you get paid for is your skill. I once watched a video of one of Messi's training sessions. He tied heavy weights to himself and attempted to run with them. This obviously made him run faster than most players when he is on the field.
His speed, shooting, dribbling and passes are incredible. But behind all that, is a secret of intense training. He has great potential and talents, but he didn't rest on his oars. He trained his socks off until those potentials became invaluable skills.
Do not relax because you have certain talents. Those talents can prove to be valuable to your career. But until you train yourself to the point where your talents become high asset skills, you cannot be the 'Messi' of your career. The trainings you go through serves as the fire that will refine those talents and bring out the gold in you.
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." – Arthur Ashe
2. Set a high record then beat it
Messi is not just remarkable for his dribbling skills, but equally for his ability to net the ball. I can bet that when Barcelona brought Messi on board, his job description did not include scoring over 60 goals in a single season. However, he set that target for himself, and was able to beat it.
Over the years, he has won multiple awards and accomplished so much in his football career. But the most admirable thing about him is that once he accomplishes a feat, he aims higher. Setting a new record or breaking one doesn't stop him from pushing to set higher records.
It is not enough to be the best. You must continually strive to be better in what you do. To succeed like Messi does, you can't afford to be satisfied with your past achievement. Stop competing with anybody but yourself. Remember that progress is continuous, and success is never ending.
3. Be the jack of one trade and master of one
Messi is known for only one thing in the world today, football. He is not a musician who studied Engineering and is trying his hands on professional football while he interns for a construction company close to his fashion designing business.
He doesn't play football on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and then manages his real estate company between Friday and Monday. He is not divided among many interests that spread him thin. He is a footballer who plays football.
Try to be the best in one thing. Think of Henry Ford, and Michael Jackson. These people are known for one thing alone, and that is why they became the success they were. Having multiple streams of income is great, but you have to be a master in one thing.
The popular advice is not to put all of one's eggs in one basket. But to succeed like Messi, the practical advice is to put your eggs in one basket and then jealously guard that basket as if your life depends on it, because it does. You can still be an architect and a web designer (which are obviously related). But make sure that you are known for one major thing.
4. Be the best you can ever be
One thrilling thing about watching Messi's games is that you can never be bored. There is something electric about his style of play. From his masterful ball possession, his breathtaking dribbles, to his incontestable goal scoring skills, Messi always keeps his viewers and fans on the edge as he plays.
He understands that there is no second chance for him to be his best, so he maximizes all his chances. He doesn't wait for a better opportunity or a greater audience to watch before he brings out his best.
Don't wait for better chances. Do not wait for bigger opportunities. Be the best you can all the times you can as much as you can. Remember that there are no second chances for first impressions. The only time you have to be the best you can be is now.
If you have the opportunity to solve a problem, design a program, write a proposal or represent your organization, do it as if it is the best you will ever have.
"Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best position for the next moment." – Oprah Winfrey
What are you talented in? What lesson can you learn from Messi to turn your talent to a successfully rewarding skill in your business?
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Toby Nwazor is a freelance writer who believes that life is meant to be lived and not just existed in. Referred to as "The Purpose Guys", he passionately writes with KC about living a purpose driven life at www.tobyandkc.com. Get in touch with him for your ghost-writing, content creation and other professional writing services.

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Justia Regulation Tracker Department Of Agriculture Forest Service Mendocino Resource Advisory Committee, 39719 [05-13541]
Mendocino Resource Advisory Committee, 39719 [05-13541]
Download as PDF 39719 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 131 / Monday, July 11, 2005 / Notices waived or dismissed by the courts. City of Angoon v. Hodel, 803 F.2d 1016, 1022 (9th Cir. 1985) and Wisconsin Heritages, Inc. v. Harris, 490 F. Supp. 1334, 1338 (E.D. Wis. 1980). Because of these court rulings, it is very important that those interested in this proposed action participate by the close of the 45 day comment period so that substantive comments and objections are made available to the Forest Service at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and respond to them in the final environmental impact statement. To assist the Forest Service in identifying and considering issues and concerns on the proposed action, comments on the draft environmental impact statement should be as specific as possible. It is also helpful if comments refer to specific pages or chapters of the draft statement. Comments may also address the adequacy of the draft environmental impact statement or the merits of the alternatives formulated and discussed in the statement. Reviewers may wish to refer to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act at 40 CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points. Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposal and will be available for public inspection. (Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22; Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Section 21). Dated: July 5, 2005. Marisue Hilliard, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 05–13521 Filed 7–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Mendocino Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Mendocino County Resource Advisory Committee will meet July 15, 2005, (RAC) in Colvelo, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Approval of minutes, (2) public comment, (3) sub-committees (4) discussion—items of interest (5) next agenda and meeting date. DATES: The meeting will be held on July 15, 2005, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:03 Jul 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 The meeting will be held at the Mendocino County Museum, located at 400 E. Commercial St. Willits, California. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roberta Hurt, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Colvelo Ranger District, 78150 Colvelo Road, Covelo, CA 95428. (707) 983– 8503; e-mail rhurt@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Persons who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff by July 13, 2005. 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Unless comments are received, the amendments to the system of records will become effective as proposed on the date of publication of a subsequent notice in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerald W. Gates, Chief Privacy Officer, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233, 301–763–2515. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Title 13 U.S.C, Section 141, the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted the 2000 Census. The amendment updates administrative information concerning the locations of the system files, the PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 categories of individuals covered by the system, the categories of records in the system, the purpose of the system of records, retrievability, safeguards, and the disposal of the records in the system in addition to other minor administrative updates. Accordingly, the Population and Housing Census Records of the 1960 and Subsequent Censuses system notice originally published at 45 FR 82105, December 12, 1980, is amended by the addition of the following updates. The Department of Commerce finds no probable or potential effect of the proposal on the privacy of individuals. Respondent data including personally identifying data are captured as images suitable for computer processing. Images are scheduled for permanent retention. Original data sources are destroyed, according to the disposal procedures for Title 13 (''census confidential'') records, after confirmation of successful data capture and data transmission to headquarters. The Individual Census Record File (ICRF) represents a unified record of individual responses, including all names and other written entries provided by the respondent, and all associated address and geographic information for each housing unit or person living in group quarters. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 131 (Monday, July 11, 2005)]
[FR Doc No: 05-13541]
Mendocino Resource Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
SUMMARY: The Mendocino County Resource Advisory Committee will meet
July 15, 2005, (RAC) in Colvelo, California. Agenda items to be covered
include: (1) Approval of minutes, (2) public comment, (3) sub-
committees (4) discussion--items of interest (5) next agenda and
meeting date.
DATES: The meeting will be held on July 15, 2005, from 9 a.m. until 12
noon.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Mendocino County Museum,
located at 400 E. Commercial St. Willits, California.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roberta Hurt, Committee Coordinator,
USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Colvelo Ranger District, 78150 Colvelo
Road, Covelo, CA 95428. (707) 983-8503; e-mail rhurt@fs.fed.us.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Persons
who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Committee may file
written statements with the Committee staff by July 13, 2005. Public
comment will have the opportunity to address the committee at the
Dated: July 1, 2005.
Blaine Baker,
Designated Federal Official.
[FR Doc. 05-13541 Filed 7-8-05; 8:45 am]
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What Is The Uniqueness Of Our Organization?
Question: In what way is your organization unique and different from other organizations?
Answer: We are different not only from other groups and methods but from all of humanity, from the whole nature of this world, because it is totally egoistic.
Today, everyone in our world wants to control others and swallow them, whereas we want to ascend to the next level of our development, which is defined as love and bestowal. This means absolute altruism, when a person performs acts of bestowal unto the world not because he is born that way, since we were all born as egoists, but because this is what the Creator tells us to do, not for one's self.
We are opposite and different from all the religions, beliefs, and philosophies because the wisdom of Kabbalah teaches a person how to devote himself to the world by performing the main commandment of the Torah, to love thy friend as thyself. We must first exit ourselves in order to do it.
It is enough to take a look at what happens in our society in order to find out that everyone has actually abandoned the main commandment of the Torah of love thy friend as thyself and everyone cares only about their self interest. This is the reason that we seem so strange and why people don't understand us.
The wisdom of Kabbalah teaches a person how to change his nature from receiving to bestowal and how to discover the upper world and the Creator in the attribute of bestowal. When a person starts to study he doesn't understand that yet because once he realizes that he has to go against himself he is offended and may turn against us and the wisdom of Kabbalah and even become our rival.
This is the reason that there are so few who study and acquire this wisdom and reveal the Creator.
In the News (polosa.co.il): "According to a study conducted by the French Fund for Judaism, 6 out of 10 French people believe that the Jews are to blame for anti-Semitism. Within a few days, [the French Fund for Judaism] surveyed more than a thousand Frenchmen as to whether they believe that Jews are at least partially responsible for the anti-Semitism in France.
My Comment: The anti-Semites are right: the Jews are to blame for the hatred against them. The hatred of Jews is both natural and real, and exists in places where there aren't even any Jews and in places where they don't even know what a Jew is.
This is because the hatred toward them stems from nature itself, from the Creator, because in relation to the Creator, the Jews who aren't corrected, are in opposition to Him.
If they would change and reach the opposite state, i.e., bestowal, connection, and love between themselves and toward others, then in accordance, the hatred of the Creator would immediately turn into love for them. This is mentioned many times in the Torah.
In the News (nature.com): "A team of physicists has provided some of the clearest evidence yet that our Universe could be just one big projection.
My Comment: According to Kabbalah, there is nothing but the 10 Sefirot (Root and the 4 letter name of the Creator, these are 5 Sefirot. One of them, ZA, consists of 6, thus 10). And yet, all that you can imagine is the private view of the 10 Sefirot, because each of the Sefirot is divided into 10 of its sub-Sefirot, etc.
Thus, we believe: 5 worlds, five Partzufim, 5 Sefirot ‑ total 125 degrees from our world to the world of Infinity. All stages have the same structure, and the difference between them is only in the clarity of details of disclosure of the Creator in the world. The higher the level, the more detailed it is and the more clearly it reveals the Creator.
Why do we all want to be heroes? How do we measure courage in our world and how is a person's true courage expressed?
Everyone wants to be a hero since a hero is almighty, doesn't depend on others, and can turn the world so that he can benefit from it.
Courage is a more personal matter. It isn't about just being a hero like others. There is a hero who overcomes others and there is a hero who overcomes himself, his bodily weaknesses, his laziness. True courage is when a person fights his egoistic nature on the path of loving others.
There is a point of truth in every person that is hidden deep inside him like a pearl under a pile of garbage.
"Who is a hero? He who suppresses his desire." It is about an inversion of values—love of others and giving instead of self love and receiving, The point of truth in us tells us that the truth is external to our desire to consider only ourselves.


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The evolution of the Lunarglide. The 7th iteration carries over midsole basics from the LG6.
It all started with the 2009 Lunarglide, which did something unique. It strayed from the tried and tested 'neutral' and 'stability' template, and instead chose to plonk in an angled Lunarlon wedge encased within a firm EVA midsole.
Three years later, Lunarlon came out of its hiding place and evolved to form an opposing wedge, stacking up with the firmer EVA midsole (see picture above) on the inner side. That was the Lunarglide 4 and 5.
In 2014, the redesigned Lunarglide 6 put the Lunarlon foam back inside the firmer midsole, but left it exposed in the forefoot. So what you ended up with was a hybrid of the past two Lunarglide versions.
To avoid alienating existing users of the LG4 and 5, Nike played smart and painted the LG6 heel in the likeness of Lunarglide 5's stacked midsole design. It was meant to convey the impression that the medial (inner) and lateral (outer) sides had different hardness levels.
No, that diagonal line does not divide the midsole into softer and firmer stacks. It's the same density across, and the paint is merely a visual effect – regardless of what Nike would have you believe.
This is how the Lunarglide midsole looks like inside. Basically, there's a soft Lunarlon foam core (black) surrounded by a firmer midsole casing (orange). This picture is that of the Lunarglide 6, but digitally color corrected to resemble the LG7's color combination.
The midsole wall thickness varies only slightly between the medial (left) and lateral (right) sides. Essentially, the Lunarglide is a neutral shoe with a supportive element in its ride character.
This cross section shows Lunarlon's stacking arrangement inside the midsole.
However, the reality was something like this: the Lunarlon foam is inside the midsole, but not in an angular, beveled shape. It is placed within like any other cushioning insert, making the center soft with the firmer sides playing the role of support structures.
Agreed, the Lunarlon core is not perfectly symmetrical, but the lateral and medial curves only differ by a small margin.
And thats' what we meant by Lunarglide being a supportive neutral. It does not feel like other motion control shoe, but instead delivers a supportive ride without any bias. Because of the design change, the LG6 rode firmer than the LG4 and 5.
While the Lunarglide 7 comes built on the same platform as the Lunarglide 6, there are a few functional updates.
Same midsole, so are the Lunarglide 6 and 7 very similar? No, they differ quite a bit, especially in the way how the upper fits. There's a variation in the ride too.
In theory, the Lunarglide 6 and 7 should be similar because of shared parts such as the sole and the upper last. Except that they aren't. The Lunarglide 7 rides and fits differently. The upper fit in particular has so many changes compared to last year that using the LG6's upper as a reference seems redundant.
Before getting into the thick of it, we'd like to let you know that we see the Lunarglide 7 as an overall improvement over the Lunarglide 6. That being the case, the total score awarded to the LG7 will come into question as it is lower than what we gave the LG6.
There are a couple of reasons. With increased review experience, our scoring mechanism has evolved in the past year, and we now take a far more critical view of the shoes reviewed.
Which means that shoes such as the LG6 and Energy Boost would have scored lower than 90% if reviewed today. That's the first reason. The second factor involves Lunarglide 7's $15 price increase over the LG6, and these kind of price jumps makes our scoring spreadsheet nervous.
With that caveat out of the way, let's give the new Lunarglide 7 the full solereview treatment.
This should look familiar. A soft Lunarlon midsole overlay (in black) emerges from inside the heel/midfoot, and extends towards the forefoot.
What's instantly obvious is that the LG7 has used the identical sole design as the Lunarglide 6.
It is a dual density set-up with the firmer part forming the outer midsole under the mid and rearfoot, and exposed Lunarlon foam under the forefoot.
Same footbed design, only softer.
What's not so apparent is what goes on inside. A few changes here and there affects the LG7's ride manners, something you'll notice as early as during your first run. The most telling of all changes is the removable insole.
From a design overview, nothing seems amiss as the footbed looks exactly the same. Molded foam with mesh, with some descriptive text printed over the heel.
The longitudinal lines were present on the Lunarglide 6 too.
The foam lasting between the insole and the midsole. Like the insole, it turns softer. Black Lunarlon insert can be glimpsed through the hole meant for lasting alignment.
The outer midsole covering is softer than the LG6.
The reverse face of the insole has deep channels running lengthwise, though we're not exactly sure what this does. Based on our experience, these grooves have the effect of making the insole cup easier around the foot.
Between the insole and the midsole is the foam lasting, and this too goes from firm to soft. And finally, the firmer outer midsole with its accordion-like sidewall design drops a few levels in density, becoming softer in the process.
At first, it wasn't evident. It was assumed that the soft insole was causing 100% of the changed feel. But when we swapped the new insole with LG6's firmer one, the LG7 still felt softer. The Lunarlon core inside hasn't changed at all in density, leaving us with the midsole casing as the only other variable. And it is indeed molded softer, and it is easier to compress than that on the Lunarglide 6.
Still, what really swings the ride around is the revised insole. It does make the rearfoot cushioning go softer, but it ends up affecting the ride quality regardless of where you load weight. The forefoot for instance, now feels a little more responsive.
LG7 has the same outsole design introduced on the Lunarglide 6 last year. The midfoot and rearfoot is mostly EVA foam, except for the horse-shoe shaped rubberised reinforcement under the heel. Under the forefoot, there's plenty of action owing to how the outsole is designed.
The entire contact area under the front is covered with rubber. Specifically speaking, concentric rings of geometrically shaped rubber mounted on a combined base of EVA (orange) and softer (black) Lunarlon. These effectively work as pistons, depressing inwards with forefoot strike or simply under weight loading.
The novel 'pressure mapped' design has an inherent 'pistoning' effect. A softer insole increases that sensation of springback.
With Lunarglide 7's softened insole, the 'pistoning' sensation is heightened due to easier transmission through the midsole.
This makes the LG7 feel more responsive under the forefoot compared to LG6.
Softer Lunarlon forms the bulk of forefoot cushioning, making it softer than the rearfoot.
The present Lunarglide still remains a great option for forefoot strikers, who not only seek substantial forefoot cushioning, but some measure of responsive behavior.
The pre-existing, LG6 set-up of 100% Lunarlon had made the forefoot a comfortable place, and now only more so with the LG7's softer insole.
The single density Lunarlon insert extends from heel to toe, and the outsole is full contact, so that makes for smooth transitions. There are no soft zones, and the cushioning feel is very consistent.
The medial side of the LG7. Firm sidewalls keeps foot roll in check on either sides.
The ride is extremely supportive too. The softer Lunarlon embed makes sure than your foot is seated right in the center, and the wide rearfoot base made of firmer foam makes sure that there is no sideways lean or roll.
At the same time, you can't discount the role of the LG7's upper when it comes to providing support. The plastic heel counter is a key player when it comes to delivering support, and that too has undergone a significant redesign.
1) The forefoot is more cushioned than before. Concentric rings reduce flexibility, and the grip isn't great 2) Softer heel cushioning due to changed densities of the insole, lasting foam and the midsole casing.
The heel has a decent amount of outsole rubber, but the very low area of contact patch makes for less than ideal traction. See how high the sides curl up around the edges.
Nike's concentric forefoot design, which the brand calls 'pressure mapped', isn't without its drawbacks. The rubber lugs don't provide a high level of grip, less so when compared to shoes such as the Pegasus 32. It also fares poorly on smooth, damp surfaces.
The rearfoot has scant rubber coverage from a contact perspective. At first, it might seem to have a lot of rubber, but the actual contact footprint is much smaller. A lot of the rubber is stuck under the highly angled edge of the outsole. While this is good for gradual landings and transition quality, it does little for grip.
The second shortcoming is that if you're running on surfaces littered with small debris, these get lodged inside the midsole grooves. Now small stones and the like get trapped under shoes all the time, but since the grooves on the Lunarglide run lengthwise instead of sideways, the small things stay put.
A traditional side-to-side groove would have otherwise released small debris each time they flexed, which isn't the case on the LG7. And speaking of flex, the concentric design makes the forefoot rather stiff. Can't say this to be a good thing or bad, because it works either ways.
Regardless of where you land, the midsole transition is well mannered.
The overall ride quality is very civil, very balanced in its feel. It is cushioned, but with a hint of firmness coming from the dual density midsole design. Transitions are pleasing, and help keep up the pace without the distraction of energy-sapping soft spots. Considering all that's going around, the fact that the shoe manages to stay below the 300gm/10.6 Oz threshold is quite remarkable.
It nearly weighs the same as last year, but if you have to be specific, the LG7 is lighter than the LG6 by a few grams. Being lightweight, the Lunarglide 7 carries itself over distances very well. Its 'fast' feel isn't on the same level as the LunarTempo (which is an entirely different shoe, by the way), yet works out well for fast paced daily training.
And by now, you would have figured out that the Lunarglide 7 is more comfortable, more cushioned than the Lunarglide 6. The way we would treat the new Lunarglide is as a supportive neutral shoe with adequate cushioning.
Which means that you should not let words like 'stability' and 'support' scare you – as underscored much earlier in the review, the Lunarglide 7 isn't in the same vein as traditionally known 'motion control' shoes. The picture of the dissected midsole is proof enough; the beveled angle of the Lunarlon is benign.
A shoe is nothing but a lot of things coming together to produce a certain result, and what really distinguishes the Lunarglide 7's personality is its redesigned upper. This will be followed by a question: What has changed in the new upper?
The Lunarglide 7 goes through a major wardrobe change. The forefoot is now engineered mesh, or what Nike prefers to call Flymesh.
The Flyknit panels used here are very Flyknit Lunar 3 type. This is the non-stretch version, unlike the type used on the Nike Free line.
Start delving into the basics of materials and construction, and you'll quickly discover that newness is sewn into every fiber of the LG7's upper. The mesh is now a Flyknit-engineered mesh hybrid.
The forefoot has engineered mesh, a term used to describe a single piece fabric with different types of structures. There are holes in some parts for ventilation and flexibility, while other parts have tighter pores or densely knit support structures. This is similar to what you saw on the 2012 Lunarglide 4 and 5, except for one crucial difference.
Surprise! No midfoot sleeve or gusset. The lining however, has a sponge like quality to it, making the innards comfy.
The lining inside isn't a flat mesh like on the Lunarglide versions 4-6. In this case – where the lining also doubles up as a forefoot slip – the textile has a spongy feel to it.
This alters the way how the interior environment feels over the foot, doing so in a way which delivers increased comfort when compared to last year's design.
The Flywire threads find their way through channels knit into the panels, instead of working independently.
Flywire lacing is also used on the LG7, but in a different avatar. Unlike last year, where the cords ran between the outer upper and inner sleeve, the LG7's Flywire is similar to Flyknit Lunar 3's design.
The cords run entirely on the outer surface, burrowing through tunnels knit into the midfoot panels.
Two layers of upper separate the Flywire cords from the foot, completely eliminating pressure from the strings.
No midfoot sleeve means that the tongue can be raised over upright.
And did someone say inner sleeve? That part is also updated, or should we say, left behind with the LG6. There isn't a midfoot sleeve anymore.
You can lift the tongue far enough to stand on its base, and if any sleeving happens, that's restricted to forefoot only. This redesign has an obvious consequence on the fit too.
The internal toe-bumper has a raised and rounded profile. This increases space above and ahead of the toes.
Sizing is true, but make sure you try the Lunarglide 7 if you're using the LG6 as a sizing base.
Out there in the front, the toe bumper is molded higher and less slope-y than the Lunarglide 6.
In addition, the lacing moves back on the shoe by around 12 mm, freeing up more space over the forefoot.
The forefoot and tongue is now a single continued component, attached by a flatlock seam.
Padding inside the tongue seems to be the same as in the LG6. But the flap feels softer, as the puckered seams move away from the center.
The tongue isn't tethered to an eye-stay anymore. The forefoot and tongue forms a continuous component, which makes the tongue longer (without actually being so) as you can now stretch it better over the foot.
Foam padding is inside in plenty, and the flap feels more cushioned. Not so much due to the volume of foam inside, but rather due to how the puckered seams have been shortened on either ends of the tongue flap.
The plastic heel clip looks like it's borrowed from the LG6 without change. But it is a completely redesigned part.
The saying that looks can be deceptive applies to the heel counter. You might be initially fooled into believing that the plastic heel clip – the rigid component which wraps around the back – is exactly the same as the Lunarglide 6.
Except that it ain't so.
The updated construction takes off a lot of the invasive pressure which was felt on the Lunarglide 6.
The new LG7's (right) heel has a lower arc at the top center, freeing up more mesh outside of the heel collar. This makes the heel more softer, more comfortable to slip into.
The Lunarglide 7 (bottom) has a much broader heel molding than the Lunarglide 6 (top).
It is actually a brand new heel clip. It looks identical, but then begins the tell-tale signs of change. Look at both shoes from a birds-eye view, and the molding angle is a dead giveaway. The comparative picture just above shows how different both the heels are.
Whereas the Lunarglide 6 had a narrow molding bordering on pointy, the LG7's heel opens up more space alongside the Achilles. What's more, the heel clip also sits lower, freeing up a large expanse of softer mesh above it.
1) Softer forefoot feel 2) Midfoot sleeve is removed, and the logo is completely non-reflective 3) Redesigned heel counter improves its behavior.
1+1+1 does equals 3, and the updated forefoot, midfoot and heel combine to result in a brand new upper fit.
Perhaps 'transformed' is the right adjective to describe the change, because the LG7's upper feels nothing like the Lunarglide 6's.
The lacing is delayed compared to the Lunarglide 6, leaving open a greater forefoot mesh area.
You can begin with the front, where there's a new abundance of space. Not only does the higher toe-bumper increase vertical space, but it also helps broaden out the entire toe-box, including space ahead of the smaller toes.
And the toe-box does not work in isolation to create more room. The broader heel molding also helps the foot sit slightly backwards, away from the front.
1) Delayed lacing moves back the lacing position, and liberates space inside the forefoot 2) Slightly longer tongue 3) Heel fit has increased comfort.
The lacing moves backwards, putting more distance between it and the toe-tip. When you also factor in the comparatively liberal design of the forefoot mesh, both work together to create more splay room for the foot.
Remember the squishy inner lining we talked about? That makes the insides much more comfortable. The mesh has a nice cushioned feel against the big-toe, in pleasant contrast to the flatness of prior versions.
The orange lining inside has a pleasing squish-ness to it, and the forefoot snugness is toned down a lot.
With a large part of the inner sleeve gone, midfoot pressure is toned down. This new fit quality is also caused by the shifting the Flywire cords to the outside instead of stringing them between the upper layers. This eliminates the pressure exerted by the strings, and instead what you get is a more conventional midfoot wrap.
This has its positives and negatives, however. The midfoot feels more comfortable, yet you'll miss the locked-down feel of the LG6. A snugger midfoot and forefoot has its advantages when you're trying to go fast.
A lower heel counter creates softer collar edges. You know, the upper portion of the heel which wraps below your ankles.
That said, the more relaxed heel fit is definitely an improvement. One of the things we called out in the Lunarglide 6 review last July was the plastic heel counter's bear-hugging grip. Either ends of the clip applied pressure on the foot in a sensation which cannot be described as comfortable.
It felt as if someone was applying pressure on the base of your heel by gripping tightly with their thumb and index finger.
Things ease up a lot around the collar compared to the Lunarglide 6's aggressive hold.
With the redesigned molding angle, the LG7's heel clip does not feel as invasive as it did on the LG6. It also does two other things.
As it sits lower than before, the upper part of the upper is much softer. You'll notice this straightaway the first time you put the Lunarglide on. The collar is very comfortable, and you'll find this year's Lunarglide to be much more gentler on the Achilles.
The second effect of the updated heel clip is on the sizing . The wider splay of its molding helps the foot slightly backwards over the shoe, and this increases the space ahead by a very small margin.
We'd still stay true to size, and stick to the same size you bought for the Lunarglide 6. But some of you might do okay with a half size smaller, so try before you buy.
The Swoosh logo is printed like how it's done on the Flyknit Lunar 3. Screen printed, no reflectivity.
The tongue label is the only part which lights up a dark night.
The fit might be an overall improvement, but there are few chinks in Lunarglide 7's veneer. Last year's side swoosh logos had some amount of (faux?) reflectivity. This year's logos are plain screen printed ones, and the only thing which shines at night is the tongue label.
The removal of midfoot sleeve makes the tongue a free agent, and a moderate amount of slide comes with the territory. And thirdly, the Lunarglide's price is jacked up by over 10%, going from $110 to $125.
But that doesn't sway our opinion, which is that we see the new Lunarglide 7 as a better Lunarglide. If you found last year's edition a tad too firm, the forefoot too snug and the heel counter too tight, then you should give the new LG a try and see how they feel. It might just be the shoe you're looking for.
The Nike Air Zoom Odyssey is a new 'stability' shoe introduced recently. Two thirds Structure 19, one third Vomero would be the right way to put it. Also the spiritual successor to the long gone Nike Equalon.
A brief summary of the Nike Zoom Odyssey before our full review follows – since that's a brand new product with no history. The way you should view Odyssey is as a premium version of the Structure 19. It still rides firm, but more responsive. In short, you can consider the Odyssey as an option when sniffing around Lunarglide 7. But do so in the knowledge that the latter is a motion control shoe in the traditional sense, whereas the LG7 is a neutral with a supportive aura.
When shopping for the Lunarglide 7, you should also consider the adidas Supernova Sequence 8. Tighter upper than the LG, but the basic premise is the same. Kinda neutral, kinda stability.
And mind you, Nike.com's marketing description of the Lunarglide 7 has a couple of misleading claims. The page says that the Lunarglide has a 'firmer foam on the medial side', which is untrue. The foam density on either sides is exactly the same. Instead, they should have said 'soft Lunarlon core inside a firmer midsole covering' or something to that effect.
Secondly, Nike claims that the Lunarglide has a 'plush internal bootie'. That isn't true either, at least not in way most people know it. The Lunarglide 7 (unlike the LG6) does not have a midfoot sleeve, which happens to be the default expectation of a bootie construction. The sleeve begins where the tongue ends, but by that definition every shoe has a bootie construction.
When you're a 30 billion dollar company, you have to sweat the small stuff. Even semantics.
Looking to upgrade your older Nike Lunarglide 6 to the latest version, but not sure how the 2015 model compares? We can help here. The following infographic is a ready-reckoner for what changes you might expect in the new model vs. old. To make this more fun, we've put in a system of percentage match, which calculates a weighted average for a set of attributes.
Hi, I have store credit for Nike I want to use in the upcoming weeks. I'm training for a marathon in Saucony Ride 7- I like the ride but wish it was just a tad softer. I go on long miles on a slow pace at 9:00-10:00 min/mile, and shorter runs for 8-8:30min/ mile, both on the Ride 7. I actually have New Balance 1500v1 and realized that running in them hurts my ankle/calves too much (not sure if it's the medial support messing with my footwork or me not being used to midfoot striking).
I'm wondering if I should get LG7 or Flyknit lunar 3. Is LG7 is basically more cushioned version of flyknit lunar 3? Could I expect to use FKL3 for marathon training / marathon?
Have you tried Nike Pegasus?
The Flyknit Lunar 3 is softer than the LG7. Also try the Pegasus 32 and Vomero 10 while you're at it.
How does the cushioning compare to the Vomero 10 and the Peg 32?
The LG7's ride is firmest of all three.
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Appreciate the kind words, and thank you so much for having our back!
blurring and trespassing one another constantly.
marketing tags of its brand.
This is where you come in to play and enlighten us by your wear tested reviews.
As im in the hunt for my next shoe any advise or tip given is more than welcome, to give it a spin im looking into the mizuno waverider , im i looking the right way?
Agree, it is very confusing trying to findyour way through all these models.
What exactly don't you like about the Nimbus and Sonic? If you provide specifics, we can perhaps narrow down some options for you.
Nimbus 14 -> (+)very good cushion,(-) not wide enough forefoor (even though its 2E). drives my gait to outer of the shoe.
Sonic -> (-) "wooden" feeling in the back , especially right shoe, very narrow forefoot, hurts my arch . (+) more balanced gait than nimbus , responsive . Both shoes are driving me to step the outside of me feet.
Based on your insights, the Nike Vomero 10 sounds right up your alley. Plenty of forefoot room, and cushioning to go.
My normal size is a sizze 12 and that is what i got my fisrt Lunarglide (the 5s) in and they fit great. I also got my next pair (6s) in a 12 but had some extra room in the forefoot, a LunarTempo in a size 12.5, another Lunarglide 6 in a 12 and this pair of Lunarglide 7s I just bought in a size 11.5 which fits great. While all my Lunarglides have never been very good on grip they are pretty durable. I'm able to crank 450 miles out of all of them each time without any worries. Everything esle was spot on and I figured out why the heel felt so loose compared to the Lunarglide 6 even though the heel counters looked the same.
Thank you for the detailed feedback. That heel counter had us fooled at first, but then we realized that the functional design has completely changed – without changing the look!
Sorry if jump in this small discussion. SA I have to feet that new heel countr make a more loosen fet on heel and therefore less support for heel and thus less against overpronation?thanks! I'm so afraid of losing the feeling of my beloved LG 6 ?
change the shoe if – 1) the cushioning or support feels lacking 2) the outsole has seen excessive wear 3) The upper is damaged in someway.
Many runners use their shoes for 1,000+kms without any issues.
Back from the shop with my first brand new pair of LG7. Well, admittedly I did not yet finish with my 2 previous pairs of LG 6; but since there was a 30% discount just today I bough already a pair of LG 7 to see how they work.
Not yet run it them but actually I'm a bit shocked how loosen the top feels on compared to the old LG 6. I also noted that if I pull more the strings and use the 7th eyelet it looks a bit more locked. Dear Solereview, and followers, do you suggest using the 7th Eyelets? And if yes, bound it normally or doing another eyelet with the laces itself. I tried both and for it seems better using only the shoes Eyelets for more locking feeling. Thanks as usual! I will slowly start running in them keeping the old LG 6 for few dozens km since I noted there are getting a bit soft.
Do the another eyelets with the lacing (heel lock) if you feel the upper is still loose.
Otherwise tying them normally on the last eyelet is ok.
Thanks! I will try. In the past I laced my LG6 normally. So I do not have much experience with these heel lock lacing(and thanks also for telling me the name;)) . Yesterday though I tried and I felt less tightness with this heel lock lacing than simply pull the laces as usual. Strange. Maybe I have just to practice a bit! Thanks for helping!
Btw I did not use the heel lock lacing on Lg 6 sincere there was not the hole to do that.??? Interesting that instead they added it in LG 7. This might be an evidence that as your splendid review immediately noted the top lost the tightness of the LG 6! ?
Sorry it took a while to get back to you, but I change my shoe whenever it starts to feel a little less supportive and less responsive. If the shoe flexes a lot easier than when you first bought it that can also show some wear a tear. But the lunarglides can last a long time. I would be careful however past 500 miles or 800km (i believe) since in my use the rubber at that point has been worn down a lot. As for tempo runs the lg7s will be just fine. I went on a rather quick run a few days ago without any real issues.
Agree with what Tom says below, would not worry about the heel clip. If you experience any looseness, then the last row of lacing should fix it.
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Understood. Many thanks for your reply. Will then proceed to process my payment thru Indiegogo. Best, Enrique.
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LG6 and turn to LG7 I wanted to hear your view.
because I was thinking that maybe I kept on needing some stronger support.
feeling or is some backed by technical logic?
a slight annoyance to fascia lata on the same leg of the issue with Achilles tendon.
training than because LG6 are not the shoes for me.
is so massively different form Lg6? Thanks in advance for your time!
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Happy to note that the LG6 served well for you during the training, and then running the half a few times! And by the way, it is perfectly normal to feel a higher level of responsiveness with increased speed.
That happens because the foot strikes the midsole at a higher speed, but does not stay there for long – so materials like adidas Boost, Nike Lunarlon/Zoom or UnderArmour charge foam feel responsive because of springback.
At slower paces, this experience is toned down because the foot tends to 'stay' on the midsole longer – and hence the softer feel instead of responsive.
Compared to the LG6, the Lunarglide 7 has the softer cushioning and more comfortable heel area going for it. But in the front, yes, you will miss the lock-down – something which feels better when going faster. So ultimately you have to decide what is more important for you – softer cushioning or tighter upper.
If you prefer a tighter upper, then LG6 it is. The fit is very different from the LG7, yes. Give it a try at your nearby store, that should help make up your mind!
Thanks! This is why you need all our support. Another little question and then I stop. But so you think that considering my past experience with the LG 6 if I'm only able to find a LG 7 this would be the model I should look to as my next shoes or better I search elsewhere as models and brands?
If you can't find the LG6 anymore, then yes, LG7 is the shoe you should buy!
The UnderArmour Speedform Gemini is another shoe which comes to mind, though it is a different shoe from the LG6 in fit and feel. The common trait is that the Gemini's a supportive neutral shoe.
Would a neutral runner be fine wearing these shoes?
Yes. But like any other shoe, some people will like it, other won't.
That is true. I also have another question, does the lunarlon foam feel different when running in it? Specifically, does it get a little firmer? I have tried on the lunartempo and it I felt like I was really sinking into it while walking around, does it feel like that when running in it? Thanks!
Just by changing your pace, most shoes will feel different than walking in them. For the simple reason that the foot tends to spend a whole less time during a running motion (quick touch and go) versus walking, where the loading take a while longer.
This makes most shoes soft at standstill and slightly responsive during running. And mind you, a lot of 'first impression' cushioning feel comes from the soft insole – this will flatten out during faster foot strikes, and make the shoe feel firmer.
But if you're asking whether the Lunarlon changes its properties while running, then the answer is no.
So I have a completely neutral left foot strike. However my right foot over pronates a bit and has caused me some issues.
What shoe do you recommend me for my work(8 hours on my feet about 7 miles walking daily).
I wan't something light and soft and I thought after your review that the pegasus 31 is the right shoe, but that is a neutral shoe isn't it going to cause me trouble or not? So isn't it safer to buy a stability shoe like the lunarglide 7 or the lunareclipse 5 or asics gt 1000 v.2 or mizuno wave inspire 10?
We would not worry about the pronation bit. The Pegasus 31 and Vomero 10 are great options for the activities you've described.
There are many shoes with smooth interiors.
You could try the Brooks Glycerin 13, Nike Free 4.0, Nike LunarLaunch, Nike Pegasus 31/32, New Balance 1500 v1, UnderArmour Speedform Gemini.
Thanks for the suggestions, I will look at the reviews of each one you listed.
Thank you so much for this great review! Really informative! But it's raised a question in my mind. I got a pair of LunarGlide 5 shoes in Sept 2013. I love them, but after 18 months I'd run almost 900 kms in them so needed to replace them. They never caused me any trouble, and I had never had any problems with injury with any previous shoes. But when I replaced them in Feb 2015, I got a pair of Adidas Supernova Sequence 7 Boost. They were great at first but after a few months I got a knee injury, which I'm still recovering from, 6 months later. The physio thinks that my Boost shoes may be too stiff, and that they may be partly to blame. I'd like to get another pair of Nike LunarGlides, but I'm unsure now, after reading that the current LunarGlide 7 model is constructed differently from the old 5 model. It sounds like they may not be as flexible (?) and so I worry this may be a problem for me if my stiffer, more supportive shoes contributed to my knee injury. They LG7 sounds better than the LG6, but quite different from the LG5 that really worked for me. Any thoughts about whether the LG7 would be good for me?
Thank you for the detailed comment. It is really hard to say whether the Lunarglide 7 will ease your knee pain, different runners react in different ways to running shoes.
Your physio knows best, but our advice (take it with a grain of salt) is this: Strengthen/conditions the muscles which act as a supportive group to the knee, that should help more than the choice of the shoe.
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I run in Nike Eclipse 3 shoes for 3 years now and i want to now if i can replace my shoes with LG7.
The LG7 is much firmer, but you can give it a try. Also consider the Nike Air Zoom Odyssey.
I have a problem ,i was trying to run in Pegasus 31 but i have develop pain in left and right leg (knee pain in right leg),so i go back to Eclipse 3 and now they are discontinued and i have a problem to find replacement.I run also in Adidas Sequance 7 and Asics GT 2002 and also develop pain in right leg.Before Eclipse line i run in Nike Structure 14,15 and Lunarglide 3 and 4.I have normal arched feet .My problem is right leg,on right leg shoe the weare is in heel inside but not on left leg shoe.So i have more problem with my right leg(knee pain).I try eclipse 5 and lg 7 and the pain is right there in right leg(knee).
If you're experiencing pain, suggest that you see a physio. It might not be due to the shoe, but other reasons.
Hi, Thank you for your review. I would greatly appreciate if you could provide me with an advice, as I am rather novice in terms of running shoes. I have flatfeet and mild to moderate hallux valgus which makes it a bit more difficult for me to chose appropriate shoes for casual running. I was wondering whether Nike LG 7 or 6 would be a good choice. Thanks for reading the comment and I really hope you could make some recommendation.
We'd side with the LG7; more room inside and softer too.
Thank you so much for your reply, that's very useful! I will give them a try.
Hello. I was also wondering whether you have tested Adidas Lightster 2…I think they were launched in 2014. I am sorry if this is a bit off topic, but I did not find a review for them here on the site and I would have liked to see your opinion on them.
Thanks for the suggestion, Marcela, but we haven't reviewed them. Unlikely to do so either, sorry!
No problem, thank you for the quick response.
Hello, I currently run with the nike zoom pegasus 31 and recently had some issues on the upper side of my right foot. I went to the doctor and he found I overpronate on right foot. Are the lunarglide 7 good enogh for my overpronation issue, should I stick with my pegasus 31. What other (Nike) shoe you recommend? Thanks!!
Not sure whether the Lunarglide 7 will help with your issues, but it definitely has more support than the Pegasus 31. Also worth trying the Nike Zoom Odyssey.
Which provides better support for flat feet. LG7, Zoom Structure 19 or Zoom Odyssey. Im using LG6 at the moment and like the soft feel of it. However my left foot (which is flatter and overpronates more than the right) aches on the ankle facing outside. Not sure if this could be due to lack of support.
The Zoom Odyssey is the most supportive of all three, and does not compromise on cushioning.
I'm struggling with plantar fasciitis due to flat feet and subsequent overpronation. I've been buying adistar boosts for 2 years now and had no issue until now. I've been recommended the lunarglide, but wanted to know what you guys thought?
Sorry Alex, it is hard to say whether the LG7 will be suitable for your condition – injuries and footwear react in different ways depending on the person.
Generally speaking though, would these be better than the Adistar boost for arch support and overpronation?
Can't say, we haven't tested the adistar Boost, Alex.
In my experience, no. Having worn both, the Adistar Boost controls more pronation than the lunarglide does.
how is the ride compared to the stability of mizuno wave inspire 11? is the outsole grip really that bad?
The ride quality is softer than the Inspire 12, and the shoe feels faster due to its lower weight. The outsole grip is bad on wet surfaces, otherwise it does ok on dry roads and flat trails.
Do you have any first impressions to share of the Lundarglide 8?


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April 3rd, 2012 by Mark Barley
Diablo III Demon Hunter Gets A Trailer
Blizzard have released a new video for their upcoming title Diablo III starring the Demon Hunter class playable in the game.
On the game's forums Diablo III community manager Bashiok detailed the game's Inferno mode saying that the developer opted not to go with one set difficulty throughout the mode but make a "high difficulty" setting unlockable.
"Inferno monster levels aren't linear any longer. They get progressively more difficult. This was really a reaction to Inferno playtesting," he said.
The community manager said that having just one difficulty setting throughout all the areas available in Inferno mode.
"There's a wide variety of players out there and we wanted to make sure everybody had something to sink their teeth into," he said.
"We expect that anybody with enough time and dedication will reach level 60. But the jump in difficulty to Inferno needed to be different amounts for different people. For the crazy people they need a huge ramp in difficulty, for a more 'casual but still hardcore audience you want an obvious but milder increase in difficulty."
Bashiok went on to confirm that the game is "really hard".
The game is out on the PC and Mac on May 15.


When I was younger, I always joked that I pretty much didn't like anyone when I first met them because I was always skeptical. Thankfully because of Yoga my heart is more open and I love meeting new people...shoot I went from Black Widow (my sorority pledge name) to Namaste Mari.
Exactly two years ago, I "picked" a human and we've been great friends ever since. I met Angie at a company outing; she was just hired and the PT team went go cart racing to celebrate hitting our monthly goal. We slowly built a friendship from that day and of course we had some baby hiccups but I call that the learning curve lol. I truly believe that people come into your life during different seasons of your growth and I met Angie exactly when I was supposed to. Two of my closest friends had just moved out of town and the Universe knew what it was doing when our paths crossed.
This past weekend we headed to Cheesecake Factory to celebrate and I devoured my Chinese Chicken Salad as if it were the last meal on earth.It. Is. My. Fave.
Making new friends as an adult is pretty hard and I think it's important to celebrate small milestones like this.
Check out the vlog below for a mini Gap haul as well as some of my favorite things that I ordered from Ulta and of course our celebratory lunch!


File picture: Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo.
Washington - President Donald Trump acknowledged Tuesday that Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman could have known of the murder of a dissident journalist -- but said there would be no fallout anyway for Saudi-US relations.
"It could very well be that the Crown Prince had knowledge of this tragic event –- maybe he did and maybe he didn't!" Trump said in a statement.
The killing torpedoed a powerful PR campaign led by the crown prince to show that the conservative Islamic state has embarked on a new reformist path.
Trump has for weeks resisted accepting mounting evidence of Saudi government involvement in the Khashoggi killing -- and accusations that MBS ordered the hit.
In his statement, released by the White House press office, Trump took the latter option, saying that the US-Saudi relationship was more important than the possible involvement in the crime of Prince Mohammed.
He noted that Saudi King Salman and the crown prince "vigorously deny any knowledge of the planning or execution of the murder of Mr Khashoggi."
Also, Saudi Arabia, he said, provides crucial help in the US struggle to contain Iranian ambitions, as well as having committed to $450 billion in US weapons contracts and other investments. In addition, the Saudis have helped in keeping oil prices low, Trump said.
"The United States intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure the interests of our country, Israel and all other partners in the region," he said.
Trump acknowledged a strong push in Congress for the United States to sanction MBS and take other action against the Saudi leadership.
"I will consider whatever ideas are presented to me, but only if they are consistent with the absolute security and safety of America," he said.


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Where is the supermarket lady Duane Hanson?
After two years' of work, Hanson's "Supermarket Lady" resumed her place in the exhibition hall of the Ludwig Forum. The three-dimensional female figure "Supermarket Lady" is made of glass fibre reinforced polyester resin. Her surfaces are painted with oils.
What is Duane Hanson known for?
Duane Hanson was an American sculptor known for his hyper-realistic depictions of ordinary people. Using polyester resin, Bondo, bronze, or fiberglass, Hanson's technique involved casting living people and then painstakingly painting the fiberglass figure with all the imperfections and veins of actual skin.
Is Duane Hanson still alive?
Deceased (1925–1996)
Duane Hanson/Living or Deceased
Who is the traveler Duane Hanson?
Duane Hanson (January 17, 1925 – January 6, 1996) was an American artist and sculptor born in Minnesota. He spent most of his career in South Florida. He was known for his life-sized realistic sculptures of people….Duane Hanson.
Duane Elwood Hanson
Died January 6, 1996 (aged 70) Boca Raton, Florida
What is a self taught artist called?
Outsider art is art by self-taught or naïve art makers. Typically, those labeled as outsider artists have little or no contact with the mainstream art world or art institutions.
Is Van Gogh self-taught?
Largely self-taught, Van Gogh believed that drawing was "the root of everything." His reasons for drawing were numerous. At the outset of his career, he felt it necessary to master black and white before attempting to work in color.
Who is the world's greatest artist?
The 5 most renowned artist of all time.
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) Regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time, he is well known for his two remarkable paintings: The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
Michelangelo (1475–1564)
Rembrandt (1606–1669)
Vincent Van Gogh (1853–1890)
What did van Gogh say about drawing?
Largely self-taught, Van Gogh believed that drawing was "the root of everything." His reasons for drawing were numerous. At the outset of his career, he felt it necessary to master black and white before attempting to work in color. Thus, drawings formed an inextricable part of his development as a painter.
Who is the wealthy and self-taught musician?
Elton John is one of the most iconic musicians of all time, as well as one of the most gifted. He started learning piano on his own at 3 years old and taught himself until the age of 7.
Who is the number 1 artist in the world?
Most followers
Followers (millions)
1 Ed Sheeran 85.51
2 Ariana Grande 69.52
3 Drake 57.46
4 Justin Bieber 50.79
Is Van Gogh self taught?
How tall is Duane Hanson's Supermarket Lady?
This is a photorealistic sculpture, it is full scale (1m66 high) and coloured. It is named Supermarket Lady. It shows a woman with a crammed shopping cart. It was scupted by Duane Hanson in 1969. He was born in 1925 and died in 1996.
When did Duane Hanson make the woman eating?
Duane Hanson, Woman Eating, 1971, polyester resin and fiberglass with oil and acrylic paints and found accessories, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2005.22A-Z
Who is Duane Hanson and what does he do?
Duane Hanson is known for superrealistic sculptures that often cause viewers to pause with uncertainty about whether they are looking at a sculpture or a person. Cast in fiberglass and resin from live models, then painted and clothed, Hanson's life-size figures are presented as ordinary individuals engaged in everyday activities.
Why do we feel pity for Duane Hanson?
Duane Hanson shows us fragile and easy influenced people who are not able to refuse that society. We feel pity for that woman who becomes a product herself and we must question the society we live in. Andy Warhol also shows the mass consumption with his series of paintings of coke bottles or Campbells soup cans.
How do you conjugate ER verbs in French?
Wat zijn agrarische activiteiten?


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Hitachi shrinks USP for midrange
It has been just a few months since Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) overhauled its enterprise-class Universal Storage Platform (USP). Now the company has rounded out the USP line with the introduction of a smaller version that brings the same virtualization, thin provisioning, and tiered storage capabilities of the USP V to midrange customers in a rack-mounted, 10U form factor.
Like its enterprise counterpart, the new USP VM serves as a storage services platform with the same heterogeneous storage services available in the USP V, including Hitachi Dynamic Provisioning software, Universal Volume Manager with support for up to 96PB of virtualized storage, Large Logical Storage Pools, and Virtual Partition Manager.
The system is available in two versions: The standard version comes with a storage controller and SAS, SATA, or Fibre Channel disks, while the other version is a disk-less, controller-only model designed to deliver virtualization on legacy hardware.
The disk-less USP VM separates commodity disks from the Hitachi Network Storage Controller to provide storage, data, and content services. This enables users to buy the USP V platform and all of its functionality without being forced to buy more capacity, according to Claus Mikkelsen, a chief scientist at Hitachi and one of the architects of the USP platform. He says the USP VM addresses a product gap in the storage industry.
"The USP VM is for companies that might think of themselves as small or midrange storage customers but, in fact, they have enterprise requirements and may not be ready to buy the USP V," says Mikkelsen. "The rack-mounted variant of the USP V bridges the gap between typical enterprise customers and mid-market customers."
There are also some compatibility differences that separate the two USP VM systems. For example, the standard model supports the Hitachi Content Archive Platform (HCAP) but the disk-less version does not.
The patriarch of the HDS storage family-the USP V-which debuted in May, touts a total capacity of 247PB with a performance ceiling of five million I/Os per second (IOPS) at a starting price of $250,000. HDS quickly followed up with the Hitachi Content Archive Platform (HCAP) 2.0, which attaches to a virtual storage pool via the USP V to serve as an archive tier with support for up to 400 million objects. The USP VM is the final piece of the USP V puzzle.
The disk-less version of the USP VM is priced from approximately $60,000. Pricing for the standard version varies based on disk format, capacity, and software options.
The target customer for the disk-less version of the USP VM is essentially anyone who is attempting to consolidate and use existing heterogeneous storage assets. The USP VM could be of particular interest to the growing number of organizations implementing virtual server environments, according to John Webster, principal IT advisor at the Illuminata consulting firm.
"Users are starting to realize that if they can consolidate, virtualize, and control growth on the server side, they can do the same thing on the storage side," says Webster. "HDS could see a lot of traction with the USP VM among VMware users."
VENDORS MENTIONED
EMC, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, IBM, Sun
USP VM
Up to 96PB of total storage capacity under management, including up to 72TB of internal Fibre Channel storage
Heterogeneous multi-platform connectivity: Fibre Channel, ESCON, and FICON, NAS, and iSCSI (future option)
Virtualization of internal and externally attached storage from Hitachi, EMC, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Sun
Dynamic Provisioning Software for thin provisioning
Transparent, non-disruptive movement of data between storage tiers with HiCommand Tiered Storage Manager
Replication across heterogeneous platforms
Active workload balancing and tuning
Fourth-generation Universal Star Network crossbar switch architecture


Boeing quietly unveiled its first fully assembled B777X aircraft – the world's longest passenger jetliner – at a low-key event at its base in Everett, near Seattle.
The newest Boeing model was originally scheduled to make its debut in front of a crowd of attendees last week. However, out of respect for the 57 Ethiopian Airlines passengers who died when a Boeing 787 MAX 8 crashed earlier this month, the plane was only showcased to a few employees.
At the unveiling, staff were invited to inspect the ground-breaking Boeing 777X, which will be the longest aircraft ever produced measuring at 252 feet long (77 meters) nose-to-tail, two-feet longer than the current longest passenger jet, the 747-8.
Two versions of the stretched aircraft are in production, the 777-8 and 777-9, that'll seat between 350-375 and 400-425 (respectively) passengers. While the Business Jet model, BBJ 777X, will be capable of flying over halfway around the world without stopping.
As well as extra seating capability, the 777X will be one of the most eco-efficient aircraft with 12 percent lower fuel consumption and 10 percent lower operating costs than other aircraft.
The first test flight is scheduled to take place this year, with the first aircraft delivery slated for 2020.
Airlines with existing orders for the plane include British Airways, ANA, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and more.
Click here for more information on the aircraft.
Are you impressed by the Boeing 777X?


What does Religion mean in the context of Freedom of Religion?
Various interpretations of religion exist, "the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods." or "a particular system of faith and worship.", but to me these definitions only partially cover the meaning of religion. Religion in it's truest sense is the devotion to moral rights and the study and obedience to the highest laws, being the laws of nature and of nature's God. This was written to define religion especially as it applies to the rights of the People, although inspired by the Vaccination Pandemic of January 2015, this interpretation serves to define religion in a broader sense.
Under what principles is religion to be defined?
Religion is a very individualistic idea that varies from one person to the next, but without a moral code backing such beliefs they could hardly be considered religious. Religious beliefs must therefore be backed by morals and doing what is right. Without a moral principle what purpose could religion serve? None that I can bare witness to. The second principle under which religion must be defined is an obedience to a higher authority, whether this be god, the creator, nature itself or just natural laws, in order for a belief to be religious it must be obedient to the highest laws. Third, religious beliefs must also be constant, one can't believe in a religion at his or her convenience, one must live by their conviction daily. Of course individual beliefs change and evolve over time and as such ones interpretation of religion is certainly subject to change. The three most important principles; are a moral principle, obedience to the highest law, and consistency. Without all three aspects it can be difficult to have a religion and in this process many of our natural born rights are sacrificed.
I have been inspired to research and define my religion in the recent discovery that there have been several court cases that have stated that vaccination is not subject to vaccination and is purely to the decided at the whim of the state. But the State is a creature of the People and the people are the creator of the state. Thus the state knows not the laws of the most high and can not determine what is or is not a religious principle. Vaccinations are certainly subject to the religious beliefs of the individual people and not to be left to the interpretation of a state, government or even another person. What my religion means to me may not be what it means to you, and that is ok, we can both have our own moral standards. It is not ok however when ones religion, lack of religion or interpretation of religion subjects another to loss their rights secured by law. Some claim that not being vaccinated endangers the population as a whole, but this is not a legitimate concern. Although statutes exist, no law can ultimately govern the religious beliefs of one who does not get vaccinated, any more so than the state can say that three or more people may not gather on a sidewalk in a way that is annoying to others, as was decided by the supreme court in Coates v. City of Cincinnati. I know why it is not in my religion to get vaccinated and I need not explain why to anyone, my religion is my own private experience, and is to be shared at my discretion alone. To insinuate that a belief of religion can not exempt one from vaccination is to take away from the rights of another person, and this is one of the most high offenses one can commit.
All in all, a religion is a private experience, that may be shared, and is protected by an obedience to the highest laws and authority, back with a strong moral code that does not interfere with the rights of another, and is a constant part of ones everyday practices, although it may change over time. The government national or state can not serve to define or interpret religion any more than one person can interpret anthers religion. An attempt to define or limit or impose your religion or lack of on another human is breaking the law of the most highs, and is subject to severe punishment, at the discretion of the violated. You may chose to share your religious views or personal views with others, but you may not force someone to adopt the views you hold for any reason, although you may punish them if they have violated your rights in a court of law.


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Fujifilm Releases New Firmware Updates for X-T4, X-T3, X-E4, X-Pro3, X-T200 and X-A7
Fujifilm has released a couple of new firmware updates. Down below all details and download links.
In theory this is just a minor bug fix update, but I remember when I was on holiday last year in South Italy and Fujifilm released a new X-T4 firmware with "minor bug fixes". Intrigued by that, I tested the new firmware during my holiday, and found out that it fixed the exposure stepping in video, which is all, but just a minor bug fix.
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This is why I generally always recommend to update your cameras. Fujifilm can fix a typo in the menu, but also way bigger issues with such "minor bug fixes".
Also, Fujifilm promised us a major GFX100 firmware update and also a major X-S10 firmware update. Sadly they have not been released today. I hope this does not mean there was some sort of last second delay (wouldn't be the first time).
In any case, here on FR I'll let you know as soon as the new firmware for GFX100 and X-S10. So follow us.
With all that said, you can find all details and links for the latest firmware updates down below.
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EPIC DAY DEAL: Fujifilm X-A7 with XC 15-45mm for $450 Only
There is a huge deal on the Fujifilm X-A7 with XC15-45mm running today only at AmazonUS here.
Get the Deal here
This is a great deal for those looking for an X-A7 (for yourself or as an X-Mas present), but also for those lusting after a very compact travel zoom lens. In fact, the XC15-45mm lens alone is sold for $300. Now for $150 more you'll also get a new X-A7 on top of it.
Keep in mind the Fujifilm X-A7 is discontinued (we reported already here), hence these might well be the last samples you can grab.
Just as reference: BHphoto is selling the same combo used in excellent conditions for $594. The same bundle costs $700 brand new at BHphoto and Adorama. Hence you save 36% at AmazonUS here.
Fujifilm X-A7 Discontinued after Only 11 Months: Fujifilm X-A8 Coming or X-A7 Failure?
The Fujifilm X-A7 is actually a lovely little entry level camera launched just almost a year ago and hit the market about 11 months ago.
But now it is already marked as discontinued at BHphoto here, it's on low stock or backordered at Adorama here and it's unavailable also at AmazonUS here (where you might find some via third party only) and FocusCamera.
For a long time, the Fujifilm X-A line was an absolute best seller in Asia, especially in Thailand. In fact, pushed by the X-A line, Fujifilm was able to outsell all other camera brands (Canon included) and reach an incredible 50% mirrorless market share.
Don't believe me, but check out the official Fuji-data leaked by FujiRumors here and other Fujifilm manager statements listed below.
Now the options are two:
the camera is going to be replaced already and we will soon get a Fujifilm X-A8
the X-A line lost its magic appeal in Thailand and sold terribly bad
Looking at the Fujifilm X-A line release timeline, we can see that there was a successor about ever 16 to 18 months. If Fujifilm would stick with that, then the Fujifilm X-A8 should come in early 2021. So in my opinion, it's a bit too early to discontinue the X-A7, but maybe Fujifilm doesn't think so, or they are really going to replace the X-A7 earlier than expected.
More likely in my opinion is that the X-A line just lost its magic in Asia, especially in Thailand, and that it fell victim to the rise of smartphones and to COVID-19.
Fujifilm X-A7: B&H Photo / Adorama / AmazonUS / FocusCamera
Fujifilm X-A line success story:
Fujifilm managers said in March 2018 to dpreivew: "In Thailand, our market share for mirrorless is over 40%."
Fuji Guys Billy said in February 2017, that "Fujifilm is Nr.1 brand in Thailand". He does not specify if DSLR is included, but it seems from the video he is including DSLR cameras, too.
in 2016 a source told me that "Fujifilm was the best-selling MILC in 2015, outselling all the Canon interchangeable lens cameras (DSLR and those EOS-M lines) combined"
a Manager said to Spanish website in 2016, that ""there is a little known fact: in Thailand, for example, X-A series outsells Canon!"
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Fujifilm X-T200 and X-A7 Firmware Updates Allows to Use them As Webcam without Fujifilm X Webcam
Fujifilm has released firmware updates for Fujifilm X-T200 and Fujifilm X-A7.
BONUS: Fujifilm also says Fujifilm X Webcam for Mac will be available in mid-July. Read the press release here.
Fujifilm X-T200 ver 1.10 – download here
Regarding the details of No.1, download the "X-T200 New Features Guide" from our website.
Setting for the function that the camera can be used as a web camera (*1) is added when it is connected to a PC via a USB cable.
Set to "USB WEBCAM" in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING>USB MODE (*2) and then connect a USB cable to the camera. When your PC recognizes the camera, "FUJIFILM X-T200" will appear.
*1: The web camera feature is supported under Windows 10 (x64), macOS 10.14 (Mojave), and macOS 10.15 (Catalina).
*2: The current "USB IMAGE TRANSFER SETTING" in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING has been changed to "USB MODE". With this change, select the "USB CARD READER" when you transfer images from a camera to a PC or a smartphone via a USB cable.
Fix of minor bug.
Fujifilm X-A7 ver 1.30 – download here
Regarding the details of No.1, download the " X-A7 New Features Guide" from our website.
*2:The current "USB IMAGE TRANSFER SETTING" in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING has been changed to "USB MODE". With this change, select the "USB CARD READER" when you transfer images from a camera to a PC or a smartphone via a USB cable.
Fujifilm X-T200: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Focuscamera
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FUJIFILM Firmware Updates Coming in June for X-T4, X-A7, GFX100 and More?
It looks like June will be a interesting month, when it comes to Firmware updates.
Yesterday we reported about a free ProRes RAW Video Firmware update coming for Fujifilm GFX100.
Now we get hear reports that also the X-A7 should get an update, as well as the Fujifilm X-T4 (this one scheduled for the end of June).
I don't know yet, if other cameras will get an update.
But keep in mind:
If there is one thing that Fujifilm can easily delay at any point in time, it's firmware updates. If they feel it is not ready for their planed released, they will simply move it back a few weeks.
But what I know surely, is that the very same second Fujifilm Japan releases the firmware, you will read about it on FujiRumors.
Hence, make sure to follow FujiRumors on Patreon, Facebook, Instagram, RSS-feed, Youtube, Flipboard and Twitter
X-T4: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
GFX 100: B&H Photo, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
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This five-story, two building condominium development was built in the 1970s. Rosen Management is currently working with the Board of Directors to completely renovate the lobbies and entrance facades. Rosen has assisted the Board with reconstruction of the pool liner, fixing a major water main break, re-keying all common area locks, and cleaning exhausts vents to avoid fire issues. Rosen has also assisted with the release of a new set of Rules and Regulations in December of 2004. We are continuously looking for ways to assist the Association to save money by using our long-standing relationships with experienced vendors. This Association joined Rosen's Master Work Comp policy which saves them thousand of dollars each year. Our continuous vigorous inspections and proactive approach to maintenance helps locate many problems before they become too serious.


Did you know that your employees' average roaming bill is £1070? Uni-Fi Global provides 4G Wi-Fi devices which enable businesses to cut corporate travel expenses while providing employees with secure, high-speed data in over 100 countries worldwide.
If you're attending this year's World Procurement Congress in London, why not pre-arrange a meeting with us at stand 17 and we can chat about how you can eliminate your employees' expensive roaming bills, while keeping them connected whenever and wherever they travel!


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Q: Can we implement Spring batch application without Spring Boot? Can we implement Spring batch application without Spring Boot  ?

A: Instead of an executable JAR you can also deploy a Spring Boot application as a WAR to JBoss.
The SpringBootApplication class will look a bit different:
@SpringBootApplication
public class Application extends SpringBootServletInitializer {

    @Override
    protected SpringApplicationBuilder configure(SpringApplicationBuilder application) {
        return application.sources(Application.class);
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        SpringApplication.run(Application.class, args);
    }

}

And you have to use
<packaging>war</packaging>

Please find more information in the official documentation: https://docs.spring.io/spring-boot/docs/current/reference/htmlsingle/#howto-create-a-deployable-war-file

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