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2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews and Ratings
Sedan 4D S550
Expert Reviews
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a soft-spoken style but boasts technology unheard of when the previous S-Class arrived as a 2007 model.
Essentially, the new 2014 S-Class has more of everything. Leaving alone for a moment the sumptuous perforated-leather seats, the rear-seat legroom that would accommodate a stretched-out LeBron James, the illusion that the windshield actually seems to widen out toward the top, well, there's the extraordinary safety systems and sophisticated electronics built into this iconic automobile.
The 2014 S-Class deserves a doctorate as a study in automotive technology and safety features. It is stuffed with sensors, surrounded by cameras and radar, and it can sense rough roads, pedestrians and other cars in its path, predict collisions and initiate braking. Data are collected by a stereoscopic camera able to see a 3D view of the environment up to 50 meters ahead and sense the spatial position and movements of objects ahead of the vehicle.
Mercedes calls all of these sci-fy-ish systems Intelligent Drive. Some of the components are standard, such as Collision Prevent Assist and Magic Vision Control. Others, while others such as the Driver Assistance Package and Magic Body Control are options.
The latter is worth a special mention. While the standard S-Class receives a pretty good air suspension, Magic Body Control employs the stereo camera to detect irregularities in the road surface ahead, and to automatically adjust the hydraulic suspension damping to a softer mode in a fraction of a second. The system works at speeds of up to 80 MPH. Goodbye, bumps.
The curvaceous interior is welcoming to all occupants, with fine leather and threads and a wraparound sweep to the cockpit. This is no cabin to cozy up to, but this is no sports car either.
The 2014 S-Class arrives in the U.S. in its long-wheelbase iteration (124.6-inch wheelbase, 206.5-inch overall length), making it ideal for a chauffeur-driven sedan, where it's possible to stretch out in the expansive rear seat, and on the passenger's side to recline much as in the first-class cabin of an international jet.
The all-new S-Class begins in the U.S. market with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 and S550 4MATIC and the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC.
The 2014 S550 and S550 4MATIC are propelled by a V8 that displaces 4.6 liters and outputs 455 horsepower at 5250 rpm and 516 pound-feet of torque from 1800 to 3500 rpm. Zero-to-60 acceleration performance is 4.8 seconds, according to the manufacturer. Top speed is limited to 130 mph. All 2014 S550 models come with a 7-speed automatic. The S550 uses rear-wheel drive, while the S550 4MATIC is all-wheel drive.
The 2014 S63 AMG 4MATIC is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine hand-built by Mercedes-AMG rated at 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard as is a 7-speed AMG Speedshift sports transmission and an AMG ADAPTIVE sports suspension. The new S63 AMG is 220 pounds lighter than a comparable previous-generation version. This high-performance sedan is capable of 0-60 mph in a very quick 3.9 seconds, according to Mercedes-Benz USA.
Options are plentiful for those who wish to extend their car payments. How many makes offer heated armrests?
Competition in this autobahn-blaster segment is robust. There are the usual suspects from Germany, including the Audi A8 and the BMW 7 Series, but they lack the cachet of the Mercedes brand (although they maintain a fashionable cachets of their own). Lexus also presents an appealing luxe alternative with its top of the line LS series.
The all-new S-Class launches in the U.S. as the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550, S550 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC. All three are sedans. (The other 2014 S-Class variants are built on the previous-generation platform.)
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 rear-wheel drive and S550 4MATIC four-wheel drive come with a 4.7-liter twin turbocharged V8 and 7-speed automatic transmission.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 ($92,900) comes standard with leather upholstery, heated front seats, the COMAND system with navigation, a panoramic sunroof, rearview camera, a complete LED lighting system. Technologies include Magic Vision control, Attention Assist, Pre-Safe, Adaptive Braking, Collision Prevention Assist, mbrace2, electronic trunk closer, soft-close doors.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC ($95,900) includes all-wheel drive.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC ($139,500) is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine hand-built by Mercedes-AMG rated at 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard as is a 7-speed AMG Speedshift sports transmission and an AMG ADAPTIVE sports suspension. The S63 AMG is equipped similarly to the other S-Class but also includes powered AMG sports seats in Nappa leather, Keyless Go remote starting, an AMG exhaust system, LED ambient lighting, and a Burmester audio system.
The dimensions of the all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class are only a few millimeters different from the previous version, but this new one shaves off some bulk and has a more playful exterior demeanor. From the rear, the car presents a familiar, trapezoidal rear end, although it's busy where the rear spoiler collides with the stylized exhaust.
The front fascia is a cohesive sculptured design with a large, slatted grill and headlamps encased in the body fenders. Flared arches in the front fender melt into the bumper, and sharp character lines shape the side profile, an element called the dropping line, that defines part of Mercedes's current style language.
The rear windscreen cuts into the C-pillars, which have a powerful swoop where they meet up and evaporate into the rear shoulder.
The outer body panels and the roof are made of aluminum, and there's aluminum in the interior structure and the suspension bits. Mercedes engineers claim to have achieved a 5-percent improvement in efficiency with these materials.
The overall effect is imposing and expensive, exactly what a new generation of an S-Class should be.
While the new S-Class is defined in part by its technology and a handsome, conservative exterior, the cabin is where stylists have let loose.
Notwithstanding the stereo speaker mood lights, the softest headrest pillows in creation and the option to waft perfumed air into the cockpit, the S-Class interior is sublimely inviting.
The cockpit sweeps around the driver and front passenger, and the dash is a vista of contrasting woods (some with pearl effects), metals and soft-touch leathers, with controls and buttons that are all-intuitive but can be baffling where you first meet them.
Behind the exquisite wood-and-leather two-spoke steering wheel is one of the pair of 12-inch high-resolution color displays that sits in for the conventional instrument cluster. The circular tach and speedometer flank a computerized information panel. To the right, above the four circular HVAC louvres and a fancy analog clock, is display for infotainment, navigation and comfort functions. On the center console is the command center and rotary controller, along with direct access keys for features like the radio and navigation and the menu. A speech dialog system allows users to enter complete addresses by voice. There's also the option of having emails or text messages read aloud.
A chauffeur package is part of a $3,000 Rear Seat package so that the passenger in the right rear seat can electronically raise the footrest and recline, first-class-airline style. Another option for $2,350 offers power rear seats that can be heated or ventilated, a heating steering wheel, and heated armrests front and rear.
Of course, what's a luxo sedan worth if you can't get a massage? There's an Energizing function as well as a hot-stone component if the day's been particularly rough.
Lighting inside the S-Class is something of an art form. The colors and intensity of the LEDs ambient lights in the cabin can lend a soft, romantic glow or, turned up, convert the interior into a mobile disco. In all, there's a choice of seven colors with five dimming levels and four dimming zones.
If an unpleasant odor wafts into the cabin, the S-Class offers a $350 Air Balance Package to infuse the air with a variety of scented liquid packs, including Sport, Nightlife, and Fireside( no Burnt Rubber, alas). A high-end surround sound system from Burmester kicks in if you pony up the $6,400 option price; the standard audio system features 10 speakers.
Rear passengers also have inflatable seatbelts with buckles that rise up for handy access.
Official cargo space in the new S-Class is still to be determined, but suffice to say that the trunk will accommodate more than a couple of golf bags.
Solid and stable, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class performs as advertised: It is fast without any touch of drama, monolith-solid, and, once you figures out the buttons and the controls, awesome in terms of its tricks.
By trimming mass with extensive use of aluminum, the 2014 S-Class is a finesse-balancing act on the road, totally isolated from wind and road noise even at prodigious highway speed. The firmed-up air suspension dismisses potholes with a soft thump (we only found one pothole in Canada), and rough tarmac is history thanks to the optional Magic Body Control system. Occasionally at lower speeds in traffic, we felt an awkward little bark from the transmission as its settles into what's usually the appropriate gear, thanks to the dual-clutch.
Steering feel is light and neutral, as we'd expect in this class. Several curves set up a suggestion of body lean but didn't upset the civility in the cabin.
Peering over the long, flat hood, sightlines are excellent, as are the ergonomic visibly of the major controls.
We had the chance to experiment with some (but not all, there are too many) safety systems available in the 2014 S-Class.
The autonomous Mercedes isn't here yet, but one can option Distronic Plus with Steering Assist and Stop & Go Pilot, which allows for hands-free driving at 37 mph, as the stereo cameras follow the car ahead, even on gentle bends, says Mercedes. The system uses both the car you're trailing, as well as road markings, to keep centered in your lane. It's all part of the $2,800 Driver Assistance Package, which also includes Mercedes's Pre-Safe Brake. Using data from radar and the camera, it will automatically apply braking at up to about 30 mph without driver input if it detects a pedestrian or stopped vehicle. Jetsons stuff.
The S550 and S550 4MATIC use a 4.6-liter that produces 455 horsepower from 5250 to 5500 rpm and 516 foot-pounds of torque from 1800 to 3500 rpm. Mercedes-Benz says these two models can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Top speed is limited to 130 mph. Fuel economy data were not available from the Environmental Protection Agency at press time.
The S63 AMG features a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 with an output of 577 horsepower and 664 foot-pounds of torque. Mercedes-Benz USA claims the S63 AMG can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds.
Completely redesigned for 2014, the Mercedes-Benz S550 boasts a seamless driving experience and cosseted luxury. The sublime, inviting interior is swathed in rich leather and wood, complete with mood lighting and aromatherapy. The S550 is fast and extremely stable at high speeds. Steering is light, there is little body lean and precise handling yet the suspension muffles the worst potholes. The S-Class is quiet underway and the driver benefits from excellent visibility.
Stephen Williams filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report after his test drive of the S550 in Ontario.
One of the most technologically advanced vehicles we've ever been in, exuding beauty, luxury and grace.
Infotainment center can be a bit tricky, there are so many options.
Completely redesigned bodystyle.
Holding reign as Mercedes flagship sedan, the S-Class is known for its effortless superiority. It has a larger radiator grille and a long hood featuring a gently sloped roofline at the rear. Taillight design is all new as well being completely encased by the body of the car. This new redesign looks much more regal than the previous generation. Our test model has the optional Sport Package with includes 19" AMG wheels with all season tires, sport bodystyling which makes changes to the front and rear bumpers as well a the side skirts.
Exterior features include LED technology. This is the first vehicle in the world whose interior and exterior are bulb less and lit by purely LEDs. The new design also equips the vehicle with better aerodynamics. The exterior may be subtle, but the real showpiece is the interior.
All I can I say is wow. The interior of the S550 consistently out does itself time and time again. It is the perfect blend of opulence and forward thinking technology. Probably some of the greatest technology features we've seen to date. Every amenity you could dream of is available, although it will cost you! Our test model had upwards of $30,000 worth of additional options. All LED lighting is used, and on top of that, you have ambient lighting that is interchangeable. The infotainment center alone offers two 12.3 inch screens. The COMAND system lets you control just about every aspect of the car. It is almost overwhelming and does take some time to get used to. A Burmester® Surround Sound System comes standard, but the optional Burmester® High-End 3D Surround Sound System with 24 high performance 3D speakers sounds fantastic. The plush leather seats hug the body, and with the addition of the Premium 1 Package you will also enjoy ventilated from seats, keyless entry and start, parktronic with active parking assist, and active multi-contour front seats with a hot stone massage feature. Can't beat that.
Standard interior features include dual-zone climate control, SiriusXM Radio in addition to CD player, DVD (which can also be displayed in the COMAND center, viewable for the front passenger) SD card, two USB ports, wireless Bluetooth audio streaming and a Music Register for storing 10GB of music on the hard drive. Another extra option is the Air Balance package which is a cabin-air purification system spritzing a chosen fragrance (four different options) from your vehicle. Mercedes really left no stone untouched. Heated steering wheel, front and rear seats are also available as well as electronic trunk closer, sunshades and a panoramic roof.
There really isn't much to complain about at the wheel of this vehicle. Every aspect is done right. The cabin is quiet, the ride is smooth, and when you need some power the 455 horsepower V8 engine gets this large sedan moving. If you wanted to take the next step up, the S63 would be the way to go. Not in the mood to keep your hands on the wheel? Not paying attention? No worries, the S-Class has got you covered. The Driver Assistance Package is a life saver...literally. Distronic Plus with Steering Assist allows the driver to remove their hands from the wheel and let the car steer for you. Upon testing, I was nervous to try it, but now I'm hooked. Set cruise control and let the S550 do all the braking and accelerating for you. Active Lane Keeping Assist, Pre-Safe Brake with Pedestrian Recognition and Cross Traffic Assist will detect a possible accident before you can react. The technology is truly incredible. Not only does it drive like a dream, its quiet, agile and hard to find a sedan that can top it.


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The 2018 Nissan Murano is a good SUV way. You will not find many class rivals that match the quality of your interior, and your excellent fuel consumption ratings make it a great touring vehicle. Positive reviews, a generous list of family features, and a spacious cabin made it a finalist in our award for the best 2 row SUV for families. He was also a finalist for our best two row SUV for the cash prize because of his combination of good value.
The most remarkable aspect of the exterior of the new Murano is its lively style. It should be noted that visually, the 2018 Nissan Murano Hybrid should not differ too much from the standard version. However, the 2018 model year will receive a roof curved more than before. The front is dominated by the V-shaped grille and the powerful boomerang headlights. Under the grille, there will be a slightly revised bumper with more chrome accents. In addition, we could also see the large air vents. It will travel on standard 18 inch wheels, while higher settings will get 20 inch wheels.
As for the interior, the 2018 Nissan Murano hybrid will have a cabin spacious enough for large occupants to drive comfortably. However, the space available for the rear passengers is average, while the cargo compartment is quite good. And for more cargo space, you can divide the second row. The seats will be covered with fabric, while the top finishes will be available with a leather covering. As for the equipment, the standard features will be two USB ports, navigation, Bluetooth and an 8 inch touch screen with the infotainment system. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will also be standard this time. Higher settings will add heated front seats, superior audio quality, remote start, leather wrapped steering wheel, and more. Speaking of safety, standard equipment will include emergency braking, a rear view camera, air bags, etc.
Speaking of the specifications of your engine, it is not confirmed whether the new Murano will get the same engine or not. Indeed, the 2018 Nissan Murano could be equipped with a 3.6 liter V6 engine. Then this can produce up to 260 HP of maximum power. In addition, it has been said that this system would be coupled to a CVT transmission system. The estimated mileage for this model is approximately 28 miles per gallon on the highway. In addition, 21 mpg in town is slightly higher than normal sized crossovers. But that will make a big difference in the upcoming market with its ability to perform much better in different road conditions.
The price of the new 2018 Nissan Murano has not yet been revealed. It has been predicted that the price will be slightly different from your current vehicle. Finally, this is worth $ 30,500 for the base model. In search of its highest version, the Platinum could get an initial price of about $ 42,000. All eyes are now turning to the official confirmation of the launch date of the 2018 Nissan Murano. However, no information was provided by the manufacturer's center. In conclusion, it has been confirmed that the release of all new 2018 Nissan Murano will take place in early October 2017 in the United States. On the rest of the automotive market, the launch date should be late 2017 or early 2018.

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who would have thought that in 2017 we would be reviewing tonearms and cartridges? This is what I love about audio. It never changes. I love vinyl even though I know that it's primitive tech that cannot possibly(in theory) sound as good as digital. But still, to me, it sometimes sounds better. Maybe because it's actual sound recorded physically in a record groove. Instead of sound converted to some soulless mathematical number stream. Maybe it loses something in that conversion. Something which can never be retrieved. Something having to do with real live music listened to in a real live venue. Maybe digital is like computer generated virtual reality, and analog is actual first hand reality. Is that plausible?
Ortofon RS-212 tonearm
A price tag of $90 did not seem to us to be out of line for an arm like this, but we did take note of the fact that another arm, which has been the recognized standard of quality for the past five years or so (the Shure/SME 3009), sells for $100.50, so we couldn't help but think in terms of direct comparisons between the two. Certainly anyone who could lay out $90 for an arm should be able to scrape up $10.50 more for a better one, if indeed it were that much better. So, that became our secondary aim in preparing this report: to determine not only how good the Ortofon RS-212 was, but also how much more quality, if any, could be bought for an additional $10.50.
The RS-212, as originally supplied, is carefully adjusted to accept, without further adjustment, an Ortofon S15M pickup. To use one of these, you simply mount the arm, install the pickup, plug in the cables and the pickup shell, adjust the arm height to suit the turntable you're using, turn a knurled wheel to select the proper tracking force, and play your records. And if you happen to own a Thorens turntable with removable mounting boards, you can purchase the RS-212 with its own precut board for $95 and make the job that much easier.
If you prefer to do it yourself, the arm is supplied with detailed instructions as well as a predrilled metal strip (for setting tangency), a plastic template for locating the mounting holes, and even a sharp nail for holding the template temporarily in place.
We're not too happy about Ortofon's method for setting tangency, though. The metal strip fixes the distance between the turntable spindle and the arm base, which is okay as long as the pickup you use has its stylus the same distance in front of its mounting holes as in Ortofon's pickups. But in other cases, the tangency will not be correct. A better way would be to set tangency according to stylus overhang or to actual observed tangency in inner grooves.
Like other Ortofon arms, the RS-212 uses a fine spring adjustment for setting stylus force, while the counterweight is used solely to provide exact static balance for the pickup. And in case some readers have prejudices against spring-type force adjustments, we wish to emphasize the point that a properly designed spring system is basically no better or no worse than a counterweight system, while it does offer the advantages of allowing the counterweight to provide absolute static balance, which makes precise leveling of the phono unit unnecessary. (Spring-type force adjustments earned their lousy reputation through their use in record changers, where the tracking force would change drastically from the bottom to the top of a stack of records).
Set-up & Use
In the RS-212, the spring serves a dual function. In other Ortofon arms, one end of the force-adjusting spring is fastened to the top of the arm base, directly above the axis of the horizontal pivot assembly, so that the spring's pull is always exerted in a line parallel with the arm tube, insuring that all the pull is vertical. In the RS-212, though, there is a knurled-screw adjustment that allows the anchor point of the spring to be shifted slightly to one side of the pivot axis, so that the spring applies some lateral as well as vertical pull on the arm. And if you hadn't already guessed, this lateral pull is applied in the correct direction to provide a source of adjustable bias compensation.
It's a clever idea, but it does have one shortcoming in the RS-212: The spring tension increases slightly as the arm swings toward the center of the record, and this tends to increase the tracking force. (The bias force does not increase correspondingly, because the tension angle of the spring diminishes as the arm swings inwards.) With the bias scale set to 1½ and the tracking force adjusted for 1½ grams in outer grooves (a typical setup), we measured a bit over 1¾ grams of tracking force in inner grooves. This is far from being a drastic change, but ¼ gram can make the difference between a pickup's tracking cleanly and not quite cleanly.
On the other hand, if the stylus force is to change at all, it is better for it to increase in the inner grooves than to decrease, because inner grooves are the hardest to track cleanly. When adjusting stylus force on the RS-212, we would advise setting it for optimum inner-groove tracking and letting the outer grooves take care of themselves. (If you're operating near the pickup's safe maximum force, remember that the actual force in inner grooves will be roughly 15% higher than the value indicated by the arm's force adjustment.)
In outer grooves, or with the bias compensation set at zero, the stylus force adjustment in our RS-212 was found to be very accurateto within less than ¼ gram of the indicated value, so a force gauge is not needed when setting up the arm.
The range of counterweight adjustment on the RS-212 is very wide, accommodating the standard Ortofon pickups at one extreme or the lightweight ADC, Shure, and Pickering pickups and Ortofon's SL-15 at the other extreme. To use a lightweight pickup in the arm, there is a removable weighting plug that unscrews from the rear of the main counterweight, thus lowering the effective mass of the arm as well as its counterbalancing force. The only pickup we found that could not be properly balanced in the RS-212 without adding additional weight to the headshell was the Euphonies, and the necessary weighting slug is supplied with the arm.
The RS-212 is equipped with a damped lifter assembly that functioned smoothly and positively, and lowered the pickup very gently into the groove when released. Remember, though, that any bias compensation you use will cause the pickup to drift very slightly toward the right when it is being lowered, so don't blame the lifting mechanism if the pickup fails to land in exactly the same groove it was lifted from. If you want precise groove spotting, use as little bias compensation as you can get away with. This, by the way, is one of the few tonearm lift systems we've seen that didn't throw the arm up in the air when lifted rapidly. The lifting height is fairly small (less than a half an inch), but with the arm height adjusted as recommended in the instructions, it is entirely adequate.
The arm's output cables are supplied prewired to standard phono plugs at one end and a small 7-pin plug at the other end that fits a socket under the arm base. The output circuits are totally isolated from one another, to eliminate the possibility of hum-inducing ground loops, and a separate insulated wire is brought out with the output cables to permit grounding the tonearm at the preamp chassis. There is no grounding strap for the turntable unit itself, so this may be grounded either by bridging a short length of wire from the motor to one of the tonearm mounting screws or by running a separate lead all the way from the turntable to the same lug that is used to ground the arm at the preamp,
Two Minor Criticisms
The output plugs on our sample arm were not identified as to left and right. If this hasn't already been remedied, it should be; it's an inexcusable oversight. Also, the cable plug, that fastens to the underside of the arm, does not go all the way into its socket, so although the electrical connections are properly made, it was very easy to yank the plug out accidentally.
Now, the crucial consideration: How does the RS-212 function as a pickup carrier? And how does it compare with the SME 3009? Long-time readers of The Stereophile will have learned that we are categorically skeptical of tonearm pivots that require adjustment when the arm is assembled at the factory, not because they're basically poor, but because the required precision of adjustment is too strict to lend itself to the usual mass-production procedures.
The RS-212 has adjustable vertical pivots (see Sidebar), and since we cannot anticipate how carefully these will be set up in average production samples, we can only report that the adjustment in our sample was for all intents and purposes perfect. It was possiblebarely possibleto detect some play in them by feel, but there was no trace of rattle under any conditions of actual use.
Because of the heavy loading on the SME arm's knife-edge pivots, there should be less tendency toward rattle in them. But in direct comparisons, it was impossible to tell from the sound of any pickup whether it was in the SME or the Ortofon arm. Both arms were equally susceptible to acoustic feedback and rumble, when the right (or wrong) conditions presented themselves, but then the only arms we have found that were not susceptible to these potential problems are ones having a high degree of pivot damping. like the Audio & Design.
How does the Ortofon compare with the SME in other respects?
Craftsmanship: Superb and second to none, but no better than the SME, either.
Design: Also superb, but again, we doubt that we'd rate the design as basically superior to, or inferior to, that of the SME.
Appearance: This is more of a personal judgment, but again we'd deem it a tossup. Both arms have that very businesslike look that inspires confidence in the arm's ability to do what it is supposed to do.
Pivot friction: Extremely low in both pickups, with the balance slightly favoring the Ortofon.
Ease of installation: The Ortofon comes out on top here, too, requiring only one large round hole, a smaller round hole, and three small ones (to the SME's large elongated hole and four small ones). In addition, the Ortofon has fewer adjustments and they are somewhat easier to make. On the other hand, it has no tangency adjustment, which will only be a consideration if you plan to switch pickups from time to time.
The Ortofon is slightly more immune to jarring than is the SME, probably because of its static balance.
Summing Up
So, what do you get for $10.50 more if you buy an SME 3009 instead of an RS-212? You get somewhat less ruggedness, somewhat lower mass, and somewhat greater flexibility (in the adjustable tangency). If you change pickups frequendy, the SME is probably your best choice. If you don't, we'd advise simply choosing the arm whose appearance appeals to you the most. They are both close enough to theoretical perfection in an undamped arm to make a quality distinction very difficult, providing Ortofon can maintain the necessary precision of pivot adjustment on the production line. This is one thing that is not a consideration in the SME; it is up to Ortofon to see that it is no more of a consideration in the RS-212.J. Gordon Holt
Manufacturer's Comment
Taking up The Stereophile's points in their order:
Evidently the writer was not aware that there is a standardunofficial but generally observeddimension for the distance between a pickup's mounting holes and its stylus tip, thus making a single tangency adjustment correct for virtually universal-mount pickups. The tangency locator supplied with the RS-212 will provide optimum tangency for all universal-mounting (as opposed to special-mounting types like the early Deccas) pickups made by the important manufacturers. We feel, in fact, that the Ortofon arm has an advantage over the SME in this respect because the Ortofon is much easier to set up for proper tangency and cannot be misadjusted by the user.
It is true that there is a slight increase in tracking force as the arm swings toward the center of the record, and we had originally intended to correct this "error" before going into production on the arm; but early experiments showed that this increase was actually desirable. Inner grooves are the hardest to track cleanly, partly because the recorded undulations are more compressed in this region and partly because most musical works start softly and end loudly. So we hardly think it right to criticize the RS-212 for taking these factors into account. The Stereophile's suggestion that tracking force should be set tor optimum inner-groove tracking is a good one, but should apply to other tonearms even more than to the RS-212, because optimum outer-groove tracking on other arms will probably cause mistracking in inner grooves, with concomitant record damage. In the case of the RS-212, stylus force can be adjusted for optimum tracking of loud passages anywhere on the disc; the arm will automatically ensure maintenance ot this clean tracking in inner grooves.
The cable problems have already been remedied. All current production RS-212's have color-coded plugs and a much more snug-fitting plug.
Ortofon does not share The Stereophile's skepticism as to our ability to adjust the arm bearings for low friction without excess play. We have used this kind of bearing in our professional arms for about 20 years, and every arm is assembled, adjusted and tested by skilled technicians. We do not use American-style mass-production,
Finally, The Stereophile says that "if you change pickups frequently, the SME is probably your best choice. This is clearly based on the assumption that different pickups have different mounting-to-stylus distances, and as we have already pointed but, this is not the case.Ortofon
Reviewer's Addendum
We admit, we were not aware that there was any standard, official or otherwise, for a pickup's mounting-to-stylus distance, although we had observed that most pickups do require the same tangency adjustment, and that all of the universal-mounting types we have tested during the past few years have been uniform in this respect. Under the circumstances, we'll take Ortofon's word for it that all the "important pickup manufacturers" are observing such a standard and will withdraw that point as a consideration.
Since even the best modern pickups have some difficulty tracking the inner grooves of the loudest discs, we have generally recommended tracking any pickup, in any arm at the maximum force that can be applied before a stylus of a given radius starts to produce permanent deformation of the groove walls. This means setting it via the actual measured force rather than on the basis of audible cleanness, and if the RS-212 increases tracking force as it moves inward, a safe force in outer grooves (measured or as read from its force scale) could be slightly excessive in inner grooves. This is why we suggest allowing for the 15% increase when setting the RS-212's force adjustment. If one prefers to set the force on the basis of inner-groove tracking alone, then the force scale on the RS-212 becomes rather superfluous. Also, there is some risk of setting the force above the point where it will start chewing up grooves, in an effort to get it to track inner-groove modulations that are beyond its capability.
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Polk State snapped a two-game losing streak tonight, beating Seminole State College 6-5 at Bing Tyus Yard in Winter Haven.
Trailing 4-2 in the seventh inning, the Eagles rallied for three runs and a 5-4 lead.
After the Raiders scored a solo run to tie the game in the eighth, the Eagles answered with the winning run in the bottom of the inning.
Chavez Fernander (1-0) struck out the side in the top of the ninth to earn the win.
Starting pitcher Pat Doudican worked six and two-thirds of an inning, allowing four runs on six hits. He walked one and struck out nine.
Leadoff hitter Cody Oerther went 3-for-5 with a triple, two runs, and two stolen bases.
Chase Ashby singled twice, walked once scored twice and stole two bases.
Mile Simington had a triple a walk, a run, and two RBI.
Danny Berg had a 2-for-3 game with a triple, a walk, a run, and two RBI.
The Eagles (4-5, No. 10 FCSAA, No. 12 NJCAA) hit the road Friday for a 2 p.m. game against Lake-Sumter State College in Leesburg.


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Winning the Tigers' way should be the way of the present and the future
|Trevor Cox celebrates a goal with his Tigers teammates
For the non-hockey people out there, "the bag skate" is basically a punishment style practice a coach puts a team through, when the players aren't performing well. In a lot of hockey circles, it is viewed as a necessary evil to make a team win and is said to be used as a last resort.
A bag skate practice involves the players on a team skating hard for a lengthy period of time as hard as they can, and the overall sessions can last for two hours. During these types of practices, a puck never touches the ice.
In the 1987 "The Boys on the Bus" documentary on the Wayne Gretzky-era Edmonton Oilers, cameras filmed the Oilers participating in a bag skate during a slump in the 1986-87 season. Some players were vomiting including "The Great One" himself. This often happens in a bag skate.
After that two hour punishment practice, the ice was resurfaced and the Oilers went on to hold a real practice.
When I explain "the bag skate" concept to someone who has never been involved with the sport, I often receive a disgusted reaction.
For the longest time, I thought it was a fair game thing to do in hockey. As I travel around various hockey circles, it seems that line of thinking is still there.
|Netminder Marek Langhamer protects the Tigers goal.
He replied, "So Darren, tell me how is this going to help my players play better?"
Desjardins explained all that type of practice would do is make the players hate the coach and want to rebel. He said the coaches have keep focusing on teaching to help the players correct their mistakes or overcome any mental obstacles they may be facing, so that they will perform better.
As fate would have it, the Tigers would proceed to roll off a big winning streak right after that interview.
The problem with "the bag skate" revolves around the respect card. The theory of "the bag skate" is if you subject the players to one of those types of practices they will in turn play well enough to avoid future punishment.
Unfortunately, coaches that use that technique often accompany it with an "I am going to fix those bums" kind of attitude. Often this is expressed to the assistant coaches.
In turn, "the bag skate" is damaging on two fronts. First, if the coach isn't showing respect for the players, the players won't show respect for the coach.
Second, if the tactic is used as a way to force the players to play better so they won't go through that again, that is a negative motivator. That is another thing that can help kill morale for a team, because you are not playing the game for positive reasons.
Desjardins always believed one of the best ways to help a player is to show a player respect. During one-on-one meetings, he will get to know the player, and proceed to show genuine concern for all aspects of that player's life.
|Tyler Lewington moves the puck up ice for the Tigers.
Other things the Tigers always try to push are the ideas that hockey is a great game and the rink is the best place to be. Various ways the Tigers would up the atmosphere would be utilizing sometimes goofy after practice games that still seemed to develop skills, watching events like world junior games in the dressing room or lounge area at The Arena or barbecues that are put on by owners Darrell and Brent Maser. The barbecues are a usual fixture that occurs before the team embarks on each playoff round.
The tactics work. Even after a loss, the Tigers players may arrive at practice the next day feeling down, but they were never disappointed to be at the rink.
When the Tigers hold practice, they ensure that all the drills are done for a reason. A lot of the drills the Tigers do are aimed at perfecting their transition game. When they are working on aspects like the power play, no small detail is ever overlooked, which includes pointing out how the slightest change of position around the net will create a better scoring chance.
There are moments when the competitive part of practice is still cranked up. One of the best drills the Tigers coaches use for that is playing two-on-two games with the nets situated opposite each other on an offensive zone faceoff circle.
During this drill, the players are often battling each other on the boards for the puck and the competitive juices do flow. Those who are not in the drill cheer those that are participating in the drill on. This drill helps the Tigers players in situations where they have to battle for the puck in tight areas in games.
|Cole Sanford celebrates a goal for the Tigers.
Another thing the Tigers do to improve play is watch video and lots of it. Desjardins was big in watching video, and Clouston takes that aspect to a captain video extreme at times. When the team wasn't on the ice, a laptop was usually glued in Clouston's hands.
It could be in one-on-one sessions or in team meetings, the Tigers coaches use video as a big tool to allow a player to see where they can correct aspects in their play. Video is also used to reinforce good habits.
The Tigers bench bosses always ensure they show players video of things they are doing well. This is usually a big hit in team video sessions where all the players get an opportunity to applaud good play.
Through those sessions, players do realize the coaches do know what they are talking about.
Another big trait the Tigers coaches have had since Desjardins' days with the team is patience. Desjardins said one big difference between the junior ranks and the professional ranks is the fact errors have a tendency to reoccur again after being corrected more quickly in junior than professionally. That characteristic has a lot more to do with the fact the players in junior are younger than those in the pros.
|Anthony Ast takes a draw for the Tigers.
The Tigers coaches were never afraid to go over things again to correct mistakes, if they start occurring again. Other coaches should feel free to follow that lead.
During the 10 seasons I covered the Tigers, they made the playoff every year, advanced to the second round nine times, the conference finals four times and won the 2007 WHL title. After seeing how the Tigers did things, I know why "the bag skate" is still around in hockey.
It is time for a lot more hockey coaches to step into the future.
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Change. It's change and how well you handle it which defines a person.
Three times in my life, I have been faced with such changes. Once when I was fourteen. Again, at eighteen. And now again at twenty-eight.
Twice, she was there.
Ten years ago, I gave up everything, including her. At the time, it was the right thing to do, for both of our sakes. Walking away from her isn't what I wanted, it's what had to be done.
Now, she's here. People like me don't always get second chances, this happens to be mine. That's if she'll have me. If she'll accept why I left and the fact, she'll always be second.
You see, I have a secret. It could change everything when she learns the truth. She may be the one walking away this time.
We're about to find out.


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My respect this week is hands down for a lady who exemplifies the best qualities in personal character. All while fighting a battle against reason, logic and for modern science.
We learn determination, individual class and what it means to lead by example all while knowing she'll be there to help us do our best when we decide to stand out and speak
My hats off to Marion Burt and her tenacity to soldier on.
A recent letter by Marion;
Governments at all levels in Canada are anxious to protect youth from smoking via experimentation with vaping. Throughout its discussions of Schedule 3 of Bill 174, the Ontario government cited a study done by Dr Baskerville at the University of Waterloo that purported to prove that vaping youth were 2.5 times more likely to start smoking than non-vapers. Some weaknesses in the structure and in the interpretation of this study have been reported to Dr Baskerville, but he has made no reply.
The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey for 2017 was issued recently, and its results would appear to contradict Dr Baskerville's conclusions. This survey by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is considerably larger and more detailed than his and also reflects reality rather than clairvoyance. For these reasons, it should be given more weight in consideration of the regulations to be applied to vaping in Ontario.
The surveys for 2015 and 2017 show the following data for young people's use of vapes and tobacco:
2015 2017
Electronic Cigarettes 11.7 10.7%
Tobacco 8.6% 7%
Notice that the usage for tobacco dropped to its lowest recorded level in 2017. This would indicate that, rather than being a gateway to smoking, vaping probably served as a deflection away from smoking.
Notice also that the level of vaping has also dropped. This would indicate that vaping attracts young people through its novelty, but not through addiction.
The survey also reports that, in 2017, at least 40% of students vaped with no nicotine. Although nicotine may not be good for young brains, the nicotine involved in vaping (if used) is at a lower level than that of tobacco, so the young people undoubtedly gained some harm reduction through vaping instead of smoking!
Also, the study reported that most vaping youth used devices and other supplies borrowed from friends or given by family members. This is not surprising, because it costs more to start vaping than to start smoking. It reinforces the testimony of vapers and vape shop owners that they do not encourage young people to start vaping and do not sell to people under 19. One can also assume that family members who encourage children to vape may be doing so in the hope that vaping will allow them to stop smoking!
The conclusions that one can draw from this run counter to the intentions of the legislation just passed in Schedule 3 of Bill 174. Instead of trying to hide vaping and its devices and equipment and make it difficult for people to use it, the focus should be on characterizing vaping as a form of harm reduction for smokers who want to switch to a safer alternative. It should not punish vapers for having chosen this way of escaping from smoking — on the contrary, it should reward them with acceptance and support.


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June 25, 2009 - 4:00pmFirst ImpressionsI just arrived at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. I have been in Oregon just over 12 hours and I have barely seen any events on the track, but already I believe the trip has been worth it. That was the debate just one week ago. Is it really worth using my vacation days from work and spending my hard earned money and taking a super-long flight to watch a track meet that I can watch on the internet and on tv?
It has almost nothing to do with the high school track and field website that I run for Montgomery County, Maryland, although I am very excited to watch two former local athletes in the 1500. It has everything to do with experiencing awesome new things while I am still young and free.
I did not come to the decision to make the trip on my own. My long time friend Chris Webb, who is the younger brother of American record holder in the mile, Alan Webb, urged me to join him for the extended weekend. I consulted Dave Watt of the American Running Association to see if he had any wisdom to give. Dave not only convinced me that the trip was worth it, but also offered me some incentives including a press pass to the meet. It was all the convincing that I needed.
Because it was a late decision, I did not have many options when it came to choosing a nice flight to Tracktown, USA. To keep the cost of the flight from getting too outrageous, I chose a suicide itinerary that started from Reagan National Airport at 4pm EST and ended in Portland at 3am EST. From there I drove two hours to Eugene and arrived at 5:30am EST (2:30am PST).
My connecting flight was in Las Vegas, Nevada. I've never been to Vegas, and in fact I had never even been west of the Mississippi, so I thought it was pretty neat to be in Vegas, if only for just one hour. I had a nice window seat so I would be able to see The Strip as we touched down. Adjacent to me sat five young women who were going to Vegas for the first time after recently turning 21. Their sixth friend was several rows behind them. After some hesitation, they asked if I would trade seats with their other friend so they could all sit together. I obliged and took her seat in the aisle for the flight. At least I would have a window sent for the flight out of Vegas so I would still get to see the strip.
When I boarded my plane to Portland, there was an old woman sitting in my window seat who would not look me in the eye. I gave her a dirty look because I wanted that window seat and she knew exactly what she was doing, but I chose not to make a scene and took her seat. Of course she covered the whole window with her head until the Vegas lights were out of view and I got to see nothing. Poor me, I know, but it was midnight (eastern time) at the point so I crashed and only woke up when we touched down in Portland.
I was concerned about making the 2 hour drive so late, but the power nap on the flight and the adrenaline of being in Oregon had me wide awake. I checked into my sorority house at 2:30 local time (5:30 eastern time), about the time I would be waking up to start another day if I was still on the east coast.
So yes, I am staying at a sorority house. Because I decided to make the trip so late, every hotel in town was booked solid when I started looking. I lucked into a bed in a sorority house on campus for a very cheap price. Of course, all of the sorority girls are definitely gone for the summer, and the rooms and beds are being rented out specifically for this event.
Despite going to bed so late, I woke up at 7:30 (from now on everything will be in Pacific Time). I'm sure I will crash at some point from not getting enough sleep, but I'm so excited to be here, it's hard to sleep.
I was told there would be a continental breakfast provided so I went to check it out. What I found was an amazing spread of pancakes, Belgian waffles, whipped toppings, fruit toppings, chocolate chips, eggs, bagels, muffins, danishes, cereal, milk, juice, and tons of assorted fruits. It was a very nice breakfast that came included with my low cost weekend rental, along with all of the other amenities in the house. I was very pleased. I sat with a few competing athletes and an old timer coach during breakfast and had some interesting conversations.
Coming from the greater Washington area, also known as the land of parking tickets, I was concerned by the fact that I had parked my rental car directly in front of the house. In my experience, if a spot is open, it's too good to be true. When I asked if this was okay to park in front of the house, the house mom looked at me like I was from another planet. She said don't park in front of a fire hydrant but other than that, if it's open, it's yours. Imagine that. A world that doesn't take your money everywhere you go.
I skipped out on the early track events of the day in favor of checking out the town. First stop was Autzen Stadium to pick up my press pass. Autzen Stadium is the University of Oregon's football stadium. It's the first school I've seen with a huge track stadium in the heart of campus with the football stadium a considerable distance off campus (about a mile or two away from the main campus).
Once I got my press pass, I dropped it off in my car and went running right from the entrance football stadium parking lot. Touching the football stadium parking lot is Pre's Trail. Pre's Trail is a series of loops totaling four miles. The trail is on very soft ground, covered lightly in wood chips. It was the way that Prefontaine envisioned a perfect running trail in Eugene before he died. The trail was complete just shortly after his death.
After running for about ten minutes I noticed something was missing, something I've grown so accustomed to. It was that 99% Washington DC humidity that I've been running in all summer and every summer for the last ten years. The weather was warm and sunny, but the air was crisp and the humidity, or lack thereof, was not draining every ounce of water from my body. It was very refreshing.
When I was running it dawned on me that I didn't have my camera and I wish I did. I don't have any photos from the early part of my trip.
Driving back to campus, I noticed something funny. The billboards leading into this college town did not feature the tallest basketball player or the meanest looking football player. These billboards featured javelin throwers, hurdlers, and distance runners. I knew I was in Tracktown, USA, but I could not help but be surprised to see these billboards marketing their track athletes and not their football tickets for next fall.
I checked out Tracktown Pizza, a small pizza joint recommended to me by Dave. It was cheap and delicious. While I waited for my pizza to be cooked, I wandered around the small restaurant. Covering the walls were dozens of framed photos and newspaper clippings (many autographed) of track stars who competed at Hayward Field. I did not know most of the athletes immortalized on the walls. I couldn't help but think that not only am I in the track capital of America, the level of knowledge and appreciation for track in this town makes me feel like I don't know anything about track. And I love it. It makes me wonder, "Why would an elite athlete choose any other school." Of course there are many reasons, but I can't imagine a community in the world that appreciates its track athletes more.
I am finally at the stadium and watching some of the best athletes in the world compete. I was expecting the crowd and the announcer to be knowledgeable and appreciative of everything going on at the meet, such is their reputation here in Eugene. From what I've seen so far, they are living up to that reputation very well.
I'll talk about the track meet more later, but of course I am not trying to compete with the serious track news websites. Visit those other sites for the best coverage. These notes are more like a journal for myself and anyone who wants to hear about my trip.
June 25, 2009 - 9:30pm
10K Womens' and Mens' FINALS
With 200-meters to go in the ten thousand meter race, Shalane Flanagan made the move that everyone was expecting. She and Amy Begley switched off leading for the entire race, although it seemed like Begley may have had an unfair share of the leading duties. After they had broken everyone else in the race, Begley was again leading on the final lap, setting up Flanagan perfectly to pace off of her and swing around her on the final curve. So when she made the move, no one was surprised. When Begley responded back, there was a deep, "oooooooooohhh" from the crowd. She responded with confidence and pulled away definitively.
It was announced that she had broken the Hayward Field 10k record by twelve seconds with a time of 31:22.69. The record was previously held by Flanagan who also smashed the old record. She finished in second in 31:23.43. Katie McGregor was the last runner to drop off the pace set by the top two, but she finished a distant third in 32:08.04. Begley, who had been training with the Oregon Track Club, was proud to put on such a performance in front of her home crowd.
Next up was Oregon's golden boy, Galen Rupp, to try to give Oregon runners a sweep of the 10k.
Abdi Abdirahman took the race out hard, exchanging leads with Meb Keflezighi early on. But after 5000 meters, it was Dathan Ritzenhein and Tim Nelson who moved into the lead. The two runners were obviously working together while Rupp moved into third and sat and waited. And so Nelson and Rupp exchanged leads until Rupp moved past Nelson with 5 laps to go. Nelson could no longer keep the pace and faded. It left Ritz all alone up front with Rupp just sitting on him. It was an impossible task for Ritz to continue leading for five more laps and still expect to outkick Rupp.
Spectators could see from a mile out that the race was in hand for Rupp. Rupp executed perfectly and took the lead with 600 meters to go. He put 6 seconds between himself and Ritz. When he knew for sure that the race was in hand, he waved and smiled to the crowd for the final 100 meters. He finished in 27:52.53. What a way to finish his final race as a Duck at Hayward Field.
June 26, 2009 - 11:00amRecalling the Previous Day
One of the reasons that I love running the mocorunning website is to inform athletes, parents, and fans about the local competition. A track meet can be outright boring to spectators who don't know anything about the athletes competing. When spectators know about the opposing athletes, the personal records of each athlete, the meet records, the team implications, and the storyline behind each event, the crowd becomes more engaging and excitable. The more people in the stands who know what is going on, the more enjoyable the competition will be for everyone.
Track fans in Oregon have a reputation for being the most knowledgeable and appreciative track & field fans in America. I came into this meet knowing this and hoping for this. They did not disappoint.
It was the first time I've experienced a crowd more interested in the triple jump than the 100-meter dash. As the fans were clapping and cheering on athletes in the javelin and high jump, the announcer would remind the crowd to quiet down for the start of the sprints.
I enjoyed watching the javelin, an event I am not too familiar with. The one thing I knew about javelin was that Breaux Greer, a very animated character in USA track and field, held the American record and was not competing at this meet. Still I found myself getting into it along with hundreds of other fans.
Mike Hazel took the lead on the first throw with a mark of 269-03. The crowd knew immediately that he could win off of a throw like that. But in the next round, Chris Hill through 275-02. The announcer proclaimed it was the best mark in America this year and a personal best for Hill. He followed it up with another throw over 270 feet, and passed on his remaining three throws to win the competition.
While the javelins were hitting some wind resistance mid-flight, the sprinters in the 100-meter dash had that same wind at their backs and dropped some amazing times, albeit wind-aided and not legal for record purposes. Each heat of the women's 100 had wind recorded over three meters per second. Three women ran under 11 seconds and a dozen or more ran under 11.20. These were the type of times that I am used to seeing from high school boys, so it seemed very fast to me.
Then came heat one of the men's 100 and wow. Tyson Gay came out flying, and with 3.4 m/s of wind at his back he clocked 9.75, the sixth fastest time ever under any condition. He later said it was a horrible race. Everything was sloppy in his opinion. Scary. He may not run anymore rounds.Gay is pictured here on the left in lane two at about the 40 meter mark.
Former Montgomery County athlete Andrew Jesien was competing in the first heat of the 1500. Jesien came off a disappointing performance at the NCAA Championship where he failed to qualify for the finals (he made the finals the previous year). This race was a type of redemption race for him, even though the competition was much tougher and a spot in the finals would be much harder to come by.
The race went out at a reasonable pace and Jesien tucked into last place. For 800 meters he remained in the back of the pack before starting to move up. He joined the top six after coming through in 2:01 close to last place. He held position until there were 100 meters to go in the race. He was still 2 meters out of fourth place but he kicked like crazy and moved past three runners into second place. Top two automatically qualify for the finals, so he made it! He PR'd by a tenth of a second in 3:41.78.
I went to try to talk to him but he said he was really trying to watch one of his buddies in the third heat. I wanted to watch a few more 1500's, too, so we agreed to meet up later.
I joined my buddy Chris Webb and his father in the stands to watch the third heat of the 1500. Alan Webb was in the third heat and Webb took out the race in the lead at a relatively slow pace. David Torrence took over the lead on the third lap and pushed the pace allowing Webb to sit behind and follow. Torrence held onto the lead until there were 100 meters to go when Will Leer passed both Webb and Torrence.
With Webb now in third place, the Webb family and myself were now very nervous for Alan. Webb surged and initially could not gain ground on Torrence. He surged again and moved past Torrence into second place right at the finish line.
Webb said later that he was satisfied to advance. It's all about continuing to advance.
In the final heat of the 1500, the pace was much faster than the previous three heats. Leo Manzano won in 3:39.91 and dragged along all four runners who qualified based on time. No one from any other heat qualified based on time.
When I was planning out my trip to Oregon, I wanted to get the full Eugene experience including the night life, but by the time I finished writing about the 10k last night, I couldn't hold my eyes open. I was still on eastern time with just a few hours of sleep the night before. The bars will have to wait one more night.
June 26, 2009 - 5:00 pmPre's Rock
Continuing with the touristy things to do in Eugene, I went for a jog up to Pre's Rock today. I ran across campus and down a few blocks through town. I was hoping to see a sign to Pre's Rock and luckily I did. The sign pointed me up a steep road and another sign reinforced that I was going the right direction. I climbed and I climbed until I came to an intersection and I didn't see a sign. Pre's ghost did not guide me in the right direction. If I had gone right, I would have found it a few meters up the road, but I went straight. I continued climbing the mountain (it's a very small mountain that overlooks Hayward Field and the University of Oregon. I could hear the track meet going on below me).
I came to a small park and hoping that maybe Pre's Rock would be somewhere in that park, I jogged around for about fifteen minutes. I came out on another road that seemed to be leading back down the mountain the way I came. I was ready to give up on my search for Pre's Rock when I saw, "PRE LIVES" traced into the concrete road. I thought that was pretty neat and kept running. A few seconds later I saw it - the memorial to Steve Prefontaine. There were signs that other diehard runners had recently made the pilgrimage to this shrine. People had left cheap bracelets and watches and race bib numbers. I thought all the little items that people left there were pretty cheesy, but it was fun to see. I may go back later with a camera and take a picture, but you can do a google image search and see dozens of pictures of it.
June 26, 2009 - 7:00pm
Women's and Men's 100m Finals
Carmelita Jeter said she caught a little cramp on her way to the finish line, but she was going to get to the line no matter what. She won the race with a wind-aided time of 10.78, but Muna Lee essentially caught her. The race had to be broken using thousandths of a second. Jeter's official time was 10.776, while Lee was credited with a time of 10.777. The announcer declared that Lee was the first woman to ever run 10.78 and lose. Lauryn Williams finished third in 10.96.
When asked what kind of a message her performance sends to the Jamaicans, she responded, "It says we're ready to run." Her response was met by a roar of applause from the crowd.
Tyson Gay did not run the semi-finals, leaving the men's 100-meter dash finals wide open. It was anyone's race, but Michael Rodgers stepped up to win in a wind-aided 9.91.Rodgers, along with second place Darvis Patton and third place Monzavous Edwards, all Nike athletes, embraced after the race. The three fell to the track together in celebration.
In a post race interview Rodgers said that it had been a good season and he was just doing what he had to do.
When asked what to expect from the US men in Berlin, Rodgers told fans to get their popcorn ready because the US sprinters are going to put on a show.
June 26, 2009 - 9:00 pm
Men's 5000 meter finals
You have to admire the heart of Anthony Famiglietti. He led the 5000 meter race for eight laps and when one athlete finally moved by him, seven more followed. Finding himself falling from first to eighth place over 300 meters, he surged all the way back to the front over 50 meters. He held the lead for two more laps before fading to eighth place again. This time it would be for good.
Matt Tegenkamp and Chris Solinsky carefully paced behind Famiglietti the entire race, and when Bolota Asmerom took over the lead with 800 to go, they paced behind him for a lap.
With one lap to go, Tegenkamp challenged Asmerom and moved into the lead. Solinsky held onto third place while Evan Jager moved up with the leaders with 300 to go.
With 200 meters to go, it was an all out sprint between Solinsky and Tegenkamp. The two flew to the finish line with Tegankamp outkicking Solinsky 13:20.57 to 13:20.82. The announcer proclaimed that Tegenkamp closed the final lap in 53 seconds. Jager finished third in 13:22.18 and Asmerom was fourth in 13:24.00.
Finishing in fifth was German Fernandez who just completed his freshman year at Oklahoma State University. Still under the age of 20, Fernandez's time of 13:25.46 was a new American junior record.
June 27, 2009 - 2:00pmMorgane Breezes Through Prelims
Just one year ago, Morgane Gay was running over the local competition in a Whitman uniform, but she was no world beater. She was never mentioned among the top US high school runners on Dyestat or Milesplit. She was our local gem that we had all to ourselves to admire.
Seeing her before her race earlier this afternoon, she was still the same Morgane. I asked her if she remembered me.
She asked me, "Why would you think I wouldn't remember you?"
I responded, "Because you are a star now."
She quickly said, "No I'm not."
Watching her race for the first time in over a year was like watching a totally new person. She appears taller, stronger, and more confident. She was in charge of the race and she dominated.
From the gun she took off at a pace that made the other girls uncomfortable. She built a large gap between herself and the second place girl and cruised in for an easy win. Her time of 4:31.42 was 16 seconds slower than her PR, indicating she should be feeling fresh for the finals tomorrow.
The final race will not be so easy. She is up against the junior American record holder in the event, Jordan Hasay. Hasay ran the 1500 in the senior race, but had a disappointing last place finish in her heat in a time of 4:19.61. She decided to run the junior race today and easily won her heat in 4:28.96. Hasay's junior record is 4:14.50.
Morgane told me weeks ago that she was only running this meet for fun. After the prelim race, she said she was confident but again reinforced the fact that it is all just for fun.
Her coach Jason Vigilante said that she did what she had to do and now they will begin to prepare her to run in the finals.
June 27, 2009 - 7:00pmWomen's 1500m Finals
The first lap of the women's 1500m final went out at a reasonable 67 seconds for the first lap, but it was not nearly fast enough for Christin Wurth-Thomas. Wurth-Thomas moved into the lead after 600 meters and kept going. She opened up a 15 meter lead on the rest of the field over the next 200 meters.
Meanwhile Shannon Rowbury sat back in the pack hoping that someone would try to catch Wurth-Thomas. She said that she did not want to be the one to go after her, but nobody else did. With one lap to she realized that if she didn't go, she had no chance so she just started moving.
Wurth-Thomas looked strong but her lead slowly shrank over the final lap. The crowd roared as Rowbury evened up with Wurth-Thomas with 50 meters to go. She continued kicking and won the race by almost a full second in 4:05.07.
Wurth-Thomas finished second in 4:06.00 and Anna Willard was third in 4:07.70.
June 28, 2009 - 1:00pmWebb Withdraws
Last night, I went to Olive Garden with Chris and his dad. Also with us was an elderly couple that was friends of their family. Alan was to meet us there.
We were waiting outside for a table when Alan approached with a grim look on his face. He had just come from the doctor and had decided to withdraw from the 1500m finals on Sunday. Long story short, he tweaked his achilles in the preliminary round and felt that he would not be able to run full strength and would probably hurt himself more if he did run. He won't be racing today at the US Championships and of course will not be racing at worlds in August.
The first part of dinner was a little depressing, but eventually we talked about some interesting topics including the origins of Nike and the stipulations of being contracted with Nike. Alan tried to explain to me the complex web of track clubs in Oregon. Between Oregon Track Club and Oregon Elite and who coaches who, it's hard to keep it all straight.
After dinner, Alan called it a night and Chris and I went out. The Villard Street Pub is the place to go if you are looking to bump into star athletes in a casual setting. Some of the athletes we bumped into between Friday and Saturday night included Galen Rupp, Andrew Wheating, Kara Goucher, Adam Goucher, Amy Yoder-Begley and the list goes on. Some I talked to longer than others and some I was content just to see from across the room.
I hung out with the guys and girls from Runnerspace.com a good bit. I was never too big on Runnerspace.com, but I'll start using it more now. They are good guys behind the scenes. I might try to get on their Runnerspace Live broadcast later this evening after the meet, so tune in.
June 29, 2009 - 2:00pm
Men's 800m Finals
There was such a flurry of activity in the final few hours of the meet that it became impossible to organize my thoughts and put up a timely blog. I was rushed after the meet ended to meet up with the Webb's for dinner again. Sunday was another night out at Villard St. Pub, a short night of sleep and a long, long series of flights home. Now, three days after the meet, I have a moment to relax and collect my thoughts.
Excitement mounted as the men set up to run 800 meter finals. The announcer reminded the fans of the moment from a year ago in the 800 meter run at the Olympic trials, as if anyone could forget. In that race, Nick Symmonds, Andrew Wheating, and Christian Smith, the three men from Oregon, came from behind to outkick four time national champion Khadevis Robinson and sweep the top three spots in the most memorable moment of last year's US trials.
Wheating scratched from the prelims, but Symmonds, wheating and Robinson were all in the field.
The race opened with Karjuan Williams taking it out in 25 seconds for the first 200 meters followed closely by NCAA runner up Tevan Everett, while Symmonds was tucked in last place. Williams held the lead through 400 in 51.5 and through 600 in 1:19 while Symmonds moved up into second place.
Around the final curve, Williams faded while Symmonds and Robinson moved into the lead. The kick to the tape by Symmonds and Robinson over the final 100 meters was not quite as exciting as last year's finish, but it was worth the cost of admission for fans in attendance. Symmonds barely edged out Robinson 1:45.86 to 1:45.97.
Ryan Brown took outkicked Christian Smith for third place 1:46.67 to 1:46.92.
June 29, 2009 - 3:00pm
Women's 100m Hurdle and Men's and Women's 200m Finals
Dawn Harper won the women's 100m hurdle finals in a blazing 12.36, with a wind of 2.2 meters per second, calm relative to the rest of the races this weekend. With that, she moved into the lead in the VISA Championship Series. Harper said the biggest difference this year was remaining healthy. She was not completely healthy for years and had knee surgery last year.
The only woman in Harper's way from winning the VISA Championship Series and a nice $25,000 bonus was training group teammate Allyson Felix in the 200. Felix could retake the lead with a time of under around 22.1 with legal wind. Felix won the race in 22.02 but with a wind of 3.2 meters per second, the VISA Championship Series was not scored in her favor and Harper walked away with the VISA Bonus.
It was by no means a loss for Richards. She was happy with the win and felt relaxed and accomplished what she set out to work on.
Another member of Richards' and Harpers' training group was Shawn Crawford. Crawford, the 2004 olympic gold medalist, is now a veteran by track standards, but he sent a message to the world that he can still compete with the best in the world. He flew out of the blocks and won the 200-meter race in a wind-aided 19.73. It was faster than the time that broke the stadium record and won the US Olympic Trials last year, but was not legal due to the 3.3 meter per second wind.
June 29, 2009 - 3:00pm
Men's 1500m Finals
Leo Manzano and Lopez Lomong were the class of the 1500-meter field from start to finish, but that didn't prevent Stephen Pifer from making it interesting just as he had done in the preliminary rounds.
The race was taken out at a pedestrian 2:03 for the first 800 meters. The pace dragged for another 100 meters until Pifer made a move from nearly last to first place by the end of the curve. All hell broke loose.
Runners from the back started to move up, and runners from the front started to fade. It was an all out sprint with 500 meters to go - probably earlier than some wanted but it was exactly what Pifer wanted.
Manzano, Lomong and Will Leer followed Pifer. The third lap was much quicker in 58.
Lomong and Manzano regained the lead with 200 to go and pushed all out to the finish. Lomong would have the best kick and win in 3:41.68. Manzano was second in 3:41.82 and The Arkansas Razorback Dorian Ulrey moved into third place down the stretch for a finish time of 3:42.84.
Lomong described it all as "fantastic." It was the type of race he expected and he just went when everyone else went. He says he will be more prepared for world competition this year than he was last year.
I'll just wrap this up by saying congratulations to the two former Montgomery County athletes, Andrew Jesien and Morgane Gay. I started off this blog by saying I didn't travel all the way to Oregon just to see them run, but they sure helped make the trip special.
Morgane led the race early before Jordan Hasay took over the lead on the second lap. The two separated from the rest of the field by nine seconds, but Morgane just couldn't outkick Jordan in the end. Hasay won in 4:18.99 while Morgane was second in 4:20.81.
The two runners qualified to run at the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships which will take place on July 31 and August 1. Elite athletes under the age of 20 from the United States, Chile, Canada, Mexico, Argentina and Jamaica will compete.
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The men's 1500 championship run started out slowly and Andrew tucked himself in the back. When Stephen Pifer made his move at the 1k mark, Andrew also went with him, but not all the way to the front.Andrew later said that Pifer stole his move and that he was about to go right when Pifer did. The final 500 meters was a furious sprint and Andrew held his own. He finished seventh in the heat of eleven finishers in a time of 3:45.39.He said it was a good experience and he will definitely be back at the US Championships next year.Maybe I will be there next year, too. Just maybe.
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The Atsuta Shrine is home to the "Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi(a sword)", which is one of the Three Sacred Imperial Treasures. This is the 2nd largest shrine after Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture, and about 6.5 million people visit there annually. There you can find Nobunaga walls which was made by Shogun Nobunaga Oda in 1560. He prayed for victory of the war here and in return of his winning, he donated the wall. Nijugocho-Bashi Bridge, made with 25 stone plates as its name describes - is the oldest stone bridge in Nagoya. At the Treasure Hall, the Atsuta Jingu Museum houses about 4,000 articles donated by the people ranging widely in class from the Imperial Family, shoguns (generalissimo) and feudal lords to common persons. Among these materials, especially important are the Koshinpoh (sacred garments, furniture and utensils for use of the enshrined deities), the swords, the hang mirrors, the Bugaku (ancient court dance) masks, the ancient documents and the household articles, 174 items of which have been designated or Aichi Prefecture important cultural assets. These treasures are exhibited by turns in the Hall for showing to the public. The articles on display are exchanged every month. They help you appreciate the deep faith people have had in the shrine as well as its long history.
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