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gnome-session keeps respawning nautilus when no desktop is drawed
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
| NULL Project |
Unassigned | ||
| Nautilus |
Fix Released
| nautilus (Fedora) |
Fix Released
| nautilus (Ubuntu) |
Ubuntu Desktop Bugs | ||
| Jaunty |
Ubuntu Desktop Bugs | ||
| Karmic |
Ubuntu Desktop Bugs |
Bug Description
When "show_desktop" is disabled from gconf-editor (apps -> nautilus -> preferences, uncheck "show_desktop"), windows saying "Starting File Manager" replicate until the computer fails to respond. In the System Monitor, the nautilus process keeps opening and closing (presumably crashes and restarts).
If show_desktop is unchecked, running nautilus in terminal yields the following error message. If show_desktop is checked, nautilus opens and no error messages are displayed.
$ nautilus
(nautilus:1307): Unique-DBus-WARNING **: Error while sending message: Message did not receive a reply (timeout by message bus)
I think is it worthwhile to note that when I open my flashdrive, this problem does not happen.
This problem occurs with the latest Jaunty updates, specifically nautilus(-data) version 1:2.25.91-0ubuntu1, and originated with nautilus(-data) version 1:2.25.4-0ubuntu1. This problem does not occur with nautilus(-data) version 1:2.25.3-0ubuntu2.
Diff from 1:2.25.3-0ubuntu2 to 1:2.25.4-0ubuntu1: http://
Screencast: http://
JJ (jjthemagicman) wrote : | #1 |
Richard Seguin (sectech) wrote : | #2 |
Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. However, you are not using the most recent version of this package for your Ubuntu release. Please upgrade to the most recent version and let us know if you are still having this issue. Thanks in advance.
Please re-test with Alpha 4 as it is now the current version. I won't close out the issue for now until we find it has been fixed in Alpha 4 or if it is still an issue.
Richard Seguin
JJ (jjthemagicman) wrote : | #3 |
Thanks for your fast reply. I updated to the latest Alpha release and the problem still exits.
max (max-illis) wrote : | #5 |
I have the same problem. Alpha 4 and today's updates
Tim Price (timprice) wrote : | #6 |
Just another "me too" confirmation - Alpha 4 fully updated.
Thanks to the original poster, whose thorough report pointed me to the workaround of re-enabling "Show Desktop", making my Gnome session usable again.
Tim Price
Darren (darren-insanities) wrote : | #7 |
I was also going to disable nautiluses drawing of the desktop to have compiz do it, and also experienced this problem. I have a fully updated alpha 4.
Dara Adib (daradib) wrote : | #8 |
Marking as confirmed and setting importance as high. This bug is reproducible on my system with latest Jaunty updates.
Dara Adib (daradib) wrote : | #9 |
I'm marking this as affecting the source package nautilus. After manually downgrading nautilus, nautilus-data, and libnautilus-
Therefore, this bug must have originated from version 1:2.25.4-0ubuntu1, diff: http://
nautilus (1:2.25.4-0ubuntu1) jaunty; urgency=low
* New upstream version:
- Don't show desktop files from other desktops than Gnome on the desktop
- Support crossfades of desktop backgrounds
- Don't snap desktop icons outside right margin
- Fix crashes and leaks (lp: #321359)
description: | updated |
Dara Adib (daradib) wrote : | #10 |
Here is a screencast of the bug in action. Presumably nautilus is crashing and then tries to restart, repeating the cycle.
description: | updated |
Dara Adib (daradib) wrote : | #11 |
Assigned to Ubuntu Desktop Bugs.
Changed in nautilus: | |
assignee: | nobody → desktop-bugs |
Dara Adib (daradib) wrote : | #12 |
This is the error message that appears in terminal if show_desktop is unchecked. It does not occur if show_desktop is checked.
$ nautilus
(nautilus:1307): Unique-DBus-WARNING **: Error while sending message: Message did not receive a reply (timeout by message bus)
description: | updated |
Dara Adib (daradib) wrote : | #13 |
Since I am not sure when this bug will be fixed, I am providing (as is, with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY) a simple shell script that will downgrade nautilus, nautilus-data, and libnautilus-
Sebastien Bacher (seb128) wrote : | #14 |
could you stop commenting on this bug? the issue is well understood, it's due to the autorestart in the desktop file which trigger autorestarting from gnome-session when nautilus exit which it does immediatly when there is no background to draw and no dialog open which leads to the loop described there
Ferenc Magyar (garferi) wrote : | #15 |
Problem also exits in 2009-02-17 jaunty-desktop-i386 daily release!
nyarnon (cabal) wrote : | #16 |
nyarnon (cabal) wrote : | #17 |
Todays update reset the nautilus.desktop file rendering marmuta's solution useless I had to reset it manualy to false again as gnome started spawning happely again :-)
As Marmuta's solution isn't shown here and the original thread featuring it was closed I quote it here:
Marmuta says:
Fwiw, the one workaround I found was that I can stop gnome-session from respawning nautilus by setting X-GNOME-
Chris Coulson (chrisccoulson) wrote : | #18 |
Nautilus should have an AutostartCondition on /apps/nautilus/
Changed in nautilus: | |
assignee: | desktop-bugs → chrisccoulson |
status: | Triaged → In Progress |
Changed in nautilus: | |
assignee: | chrisccoulson → ubuntu-desktop |
status: | In Progress → Triaged |
assignee: | ubuntu-desktop → desktop-bugs |
Chris Coulson (chrisccoulson) wrote : | #19 |
That doesn't actually work as intended.
Changed in nautilus: | |
milestone: | none → ubuntu-9.04-beta |
bingalls (bruce-ingalls) wrote : | #20 |
This bug affected my Dell Dimension 4700, but did not manifest itself on a 3 year old HP Compaq.
I used the same Jaunty 9.04 Alpha 5 LIVE CD on both boxes. It may help to report your hardware, with respect to this bug.
Perhaps CMOS settings are relevant, such as PXE boot?
Chris Coulson (chrisccoulson) wrote : | #21 |
bingalls - there is no need to report hardware. The cause of the bug is well understood and is not hardware dependant in any way.
Changed in nautilus: | |
status: | Unknown → New |
nyarnon (cabal) wrote : | #22 |
And today again the nautilus.desktop file was updated, the problem still exist. Aplied marmuta's test again.
Rebug (j-de-cuba) wrote : | #23 |
Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope 9.04 alpha-6
Same problem here today after update, no desktop-background (blackscreen) and continuous loading of Nautilus File Browser. What to do next?!
nyarnon (cabal) wrote : | #24 |
Confirmed update of Nautilus but problem persists stop gnome-session from respawning nautilus by setting X-GNOME-
Elfy (elfy) wrote : | #25 |
I have the same issue if I try to show trash on the desktop.
Phan Trọng Khanh (khanhpt) wrote : | #26 |
I'm using Jaunty alpha-6. After upgrade I get same problem. If disable show_desktop, i can not start nautilus and get allway get high cpu usage.
Changed in nautilus: | |
status: | Unknown → Fix Released |
Martin Pitt (pitti) wrote : | #27 |
Applying the AUTOSTART_CONDITION bandaid can certainly not hurt, but I understand that the real bug is much harder to fix. However, the remaining problem has a low exposure (requiring gconf-editor).
In either case I don't consider this a blocker for the beta.
Changed in nautilus (Ubuntu Jaunty): | |
importance: | High → Medium |
milestone: | ubuntu-9.04-beta → none |
antistress (antistress) wrote : | #28 |
What about netbooks which come with that conf ?
Chris Coulson (chrisccoulson) wrote : | #29 |
Hi Martin
The autostart condition wasn't really successful because gnome-session still restarts it even when the condition isn't met. The real bug is that EggSMClient can't set the restartstyle hint after connecting to the session manager, which is how Nautilus used to work with GnomeClient in Intrepid.
I discussed this briefly with Sebastien on IRC yesterday, and the suggestion was that we should probably just completely disable Autorestart for Nautilus in Jaunty (which is what people have already been doing in this bug report to work around the issue).
appel (appel) wrote : | #30 |
I had this bug out of the box with alpha 6, clean install in vmware, hadn't changed anything in gconf.
Sheldon (sgodinho) wrote : | #31 |
Any hope for a quick solution here?
I (perhaps stupidly) upgraded to Jaunty on my main machine and this nautilus issue has me buggered.
Alan Ferrier (alan-ferrier) wrote : | #32 |
Add the line:
to /usr/share/
Then logout and login again.
Alan Ferrier (alan-ferrier) wrote : | #33 |
Voila. Unbuggered.
duendetuc (elduendemirande) wrote : | #34 |
Chris Coulson (chrisccoulson) wrote : | #35 |
The workaround is already discussed in this bug report.
And the AutostartCondition doesn't work, because gnome-session will still restart Nautilus even when the condition isn't true. It just stops it from being started initially.
Sheldon (sgodinho) wrote : | #36 |
Nope, still buggered.
Is the fact that I get no response to right-clicking the desktop related to this?
I suppose it must be...
Chris Cheney (ccheney) wrote : | #37 |
I see this problem as soon as I boot on the amd64 daily-live from today. I'm not sure if this isn't supposed to be happening by default on the daily-live cd or if this just hasn't been noticed yet?
Chris Cheney (ccheney) wrote : | #38 |
On my amd64 daily-live cd I have to actually uncheck 'show desktop' in gconf for the spawning/
Sheldon (sgodinho) wrote : | #39 |
Only functional solution is to uninstall Nautilus, replace temporarily with Dolphin, and hopefully reverse these when the clever boys have identified and solved the problem.
Sheldon (sgodinho) wrote : | #40 |
One more thing, since this problem started yesterday, every reboot is immediately followed by an Update Information pop-up saying
"The language support files for your selected language seem to be incomplete. You can install the missing components by clicking on "Run this action now" and follow the instructions. An active internet connection is required. If you would like to do this at a later time, please use "System Settings -> Regional & Language" instead."
Choosing to run the action has no effect, choosing Next or Close kills the window. Any advice to kill it permanently? Is it a related problem or a new bug?
summary: |
- "Starting File Manager" windows open uncontrollably + gnome-session keeps respawning nautilus when no desktop is drawed |
Changed in nautilus: | |
status: | Triaged → Fix Released |
Changed in nautilus: | |
status: | New → Confirmed |
Changed in nautilus (Ubuntu): | |
status: | Fix Released → New |
Changed in nautilus (Ubuntu): | |
status: | New → Triaged |
antistress (antistress) wrote : | #72 |
same for me with a clean install of karmic alpha 5
Randakar (randakar) wrote : | #73 |
karmic. Me too ;-)
maehZe (maehze) wrote : | #74 |
Linux version 2.6.31-10-generic (buildd@yellow) (gcc version 4.4.1 (Ubuntu 4.4.1-4ubuntu1) ) #35-Ubuntu SMP
same problem, karmic.
camper365 (camper365) wrote : | #75 |
I still have this problem in version 1:2.28.0-0ubuntu2 of Nautilus, Linux version 184.108.40.206.22.
I saw a fix a few weeks ago, but the bug became active again. I don't know if it is still open or if it got closed
nyarnon (cabal) wrote : | #76 |
This is already so old and will occur everytime /usr/share/
drs305 (drs305) wrote : | #77 |
I will confirm camper365's observation in #75; running the same versions.
As soon as I untick "/apps/
bill goldberg (billgoldbergmania) wrote : | #78 |
Yeah, still happening in Ubuntu 9.10.
Chris Wyatt (wyattmeister) wrote : | #79 |
Thank you so much. I had it disabled and when I updated to Karmic Koala beta it was continually respawning. Wouldn't have thought to re-enable this option.
nyarnon (cabal) wrote : | #80 |
And loose my cube? No way man. The faces of all those win loosere, gently switching from 1 face to the other and suddenly keeping ctrl-alt-arrow pressed and the cube spinning out of control on my little eee-pc netbook. On an intel card FGS. No way gnome is taking that fun from me.
Simon Gerber (gesimu) wrote : | #81 |
Still happening for me on an up-to-date Karmic Koala Beta (Although setting AutostartCondit
camper365 (camper365) wrote : | #82 |
I have found that the fix doesn't work the next time you start up (/usr/share/
Jean-François Fortin Tam (kiddo) wrote : | #83 |
I have a few questions:
- this was patched in Ubuntu 9.04, any reason (other than time/manpower) why this isn't the case for 9.10 anymore?
- is it harmful in any way to chmod 444 /usr/share/
This is pretty much the only issue I've had with Ubuntu 9.10 so far that is "severe", if I did not have a core2quad, I would probably not have survived to ask about this :)
camper365 (camper365) wrote : | #84 |
I have found no problems with setting nautilus.desktop as read-only. but I have found that after an update, the problem exists again (because it's run as root, the file can be edited whether it's read-only or not).
I have found that if I open a gnome-terminal (if you can get to it before nautilus takes all of your cpu) or go to a tty and type "killall nautilus" it will work. however, sometimes I have to continually press Up and Enter to get it to work (running the command just once doesn't always work).
Sebastien Bacher (seb128) wrote : | #85 |
the workaround has been dropped in karmic because if you keep workarounds it doesn't encourage people to work on the issue, the bug didn't worked though so we might want to apply it again now in karmic
nyarnon (cabal) wrote : | #86 |
Well this has taken to long already I'm seriously thinking of replacing nautilus by Thunar. It's really ridiculous that a bug like this just persists. Unless gnome is protecting it's desktop.
Aron Griffis (agriffis) wrote : | #87 |
Better to use dpkg-divert to protect your modified nautilus.desktop than trying to use permissions. Here's the formula:
$ sudo dpkg-divert --add --rename --divert \
$ cp /usr/share/
$ echo "AutostartCondi
>> /usr/share/
This will cause upgrades of nautilus to write to nautilus.
Chris Coulson (chrisccoulson) wrote : Re: [Bug 325973] Re: gnome-session keeps respawning nautilus when no desktop is drawed | #88 |
2009/10/12 nyarnon <email address hidden>
> Well this has taken to long already I'm seriously thinking of replacing
> nautilus by Thunar. It's really ridiculous that a bug like this just
> persists. Unless gnome is protecting it's desktop.
> --
The issue is not trivial to fix and comments like that aren't particularly
helpful. Nautilus is currently a required component of the GNOME session
because it is needed for auto-mounting removable media. However, Nautilus is
currently designed to exit when it has nothing left to do (such as when it
is set to not draw the desktop), which contradicts the need for it to be a
required desktop component and doesn't make much sense.
So far, it doesn't seem like anyone here has come up with any proper
solutions. Either Nautilus should be designed to never exit, even when it
has nothing to do (such as drawing the desktop), or the media handling part
of Nautilus should move to some other desktop component and Nautilus should
not be a required component. Both ideas are non-trivial though, and require
someone with the time and interest in working on it.
You're more than welcome to make a contribution.
In the meantime, if you don't want to keep modifying nautilus.desktop after
every update, just remove nautilus from the list of required components in
your session
camper365 (camper365) wrote : | #89 |
I'm not meaning to sound rude, but I have seen this bug fixed in previous versions, so I don't see why it has come back.
However, I do not know much about nautilus under the hood, so there could have been another bug fix that occurred in the newer versions that brought this bug back.
I am unable to see why the older versions can't be put into Karmic until this bug gets fixed.
I agree with Sebastien regarding the workaround because, unless you subscribed to this bug via e-mail, most people are going to forget about the bug in a week's time after the workaround is applied.
Chris Coulson (chrisccoulson) wrote : | #90 |
It's never been fixed properly. Instead, a workaround was applied in Jaunty to stop it respawning. That means that Nautilus just exits instead and means that you lose all media handling capabilities if you don't have Nautilus drawing the desktop.
nyarnon (cabal) wrote : | #91 |
@ Chris
Thats just the remark I would have expected from you. First of all I contributed by creating a bug report many moons ago. Then I kept adding info and educating people about a work around. All the time waiting patiently for a solution. Do you really think that I as a user give a you know what why it is hard to solve. We users are very simple people if it works we use it if it doesn't out of the window it goes. Wasn't that the point of that 'developer shut up strategy' to make that clear. I will have a look at the stand alone setup of compiz because I'm really fed up with this. Might help me cut some bloat added by Gnome over the last few months also.
Brett Johnson (linuxturtle) wrote : | #92 |
I agree with Chris that a proper fix ought to be committed, rather than just another workaround. If nobody cares about the "show_desktop" option enough to fix it, maybe it should just be disabled (i.e. remove the gconf key, and just always show the desktop). Personally, losing this option would annoy me enough to make me finally dump the GNOME desktop altogether, but it's at least a solution, and it's better than just continuing to ship a broken Nautilus. The option is certainly useless in its currently broken state, so just disabling it shouldn't be much of a leap.
Simon Gerber (gesimu) wrote : | #93 |
I certainly don't agree with you Brett, because the amount of posts in this bugreport clearly shows that there are quite a few people who use the feature... I agree though that the issue should be fixed properly.
Sebastien Bacher (seb128) wrote : | #94 |
could the users who get the issue give details on the reason why they turn off the background display? the new nautilus version used in karmic has a gconf key to not exit in such case, it would make sense to use that if users are trying to get a clean background or get something else to render it but not so much if the goal is to have nautilus not running
Brett Johnson (linuxturtle) wrote : | #95 |
@Sebastien: Ooh, excellent idea. Here's my story ;)
I don't want nautilus to draw the desktop because it doesn't give me a useful desktop context menu, or even any way to create a useful desktop context menu. And if it's drawing the desktop, it won't allow any other software to give me a desktop menu. So I just turn show_desktop off, and run xfdesktop instead (which gives me a context menu I can customize any way I want). I don't particularly care if Nautilus is running or not, as long as it's not sucking up too many resources. I just want a desktop menu I can control/customize.
camper365 (camper365) wrote : | #96 |
The reason I turn off the nautilus desktop is to allow compiz to draw it, giving me a different background per workspace. However, if nautilus allowed a transparent desktop background (I have seen the ability to do this, but it requires a recompile, and I haven't taken the time to do it), then I would turn nautilus on.
antistress (antistress) wrote : | #97 |
The only reason why I turn off the nautilus desktop is that i don't like the desktop metaphor (whereas I like the Netbook Remix way for instance).
All my files are managed through a proper Nautilus window with a navigation toolbar and sort & display options.
Therefore i turn off the nautilus desktop to not have useless options like a contextual menu for creating folders on the desktop etc. Because i like consistency. I don't like having useless things. As you can see my reasons are essentially intellectual and for me i must admit that the bug is minor
Simon Gerber (gesimu) wrote : | #98 |
I turn the desktop off for several reasons: 1) I don't need desktop icons. 2) As others already mentioned the context-menu which nautilus offers is completely useless (I remember that there used to be an entry to start a terminal at least, that was in GNOME 2.18 or something). 3) There is no way to get to the openbox context menu when the desktop is enabled. 4) I don't really care about nautilus at all, I just like the gnome-panel and other GNOME related stuff and therefore still use the gnome-session, but with openbox as window manager.
Aron Griffis (agriffis) wrote : | #99 |
I turn off the desktop because ion3, which doesn't support EWMH, insists on managing the window. ion3 is a tiled window manager so (if you're using tiled desktops) there is no desktop for nautilus to draw.
Jens Askengren (jens-askengren) wrote : | #100 |
I turn off desktop because...
* I practically only use nautilus to copy music files to my mp3 player.
* I'd like to have my home directory (not Desktop) as Desktop directory in nautilus, and I have to many files to fit on the screen.
* I don't do file handling in my home directory all that much, so why should I have a constantly open file manager that's not even full featured?
* It's easy to accidentally do bad stuff with your files.
* I prefer to use the places menu with bookmarks
* The applications I use have smarter ways to navigate to files relevant to the task. For example, Ryhtmbox lets you search thousands of music files. Eclipse lets you find any file in the current project by pressing a shortcut and type part of the filename.
* Icons on my pretty background image looks ugly.
Launchpad Janitor (janitor) wrote : | #101 |
This bug was fixed in the package nautilus - 1:2.28.0-0ubuntu6
nautilus (1:2.28.0-0ubuntu6) karmic; urgency=low
* debian/
- set the autorestart key to false to workaround gnome-session respawning
nautilus again and again when not displaying the background (lp: #325973)
-- Sebastien Bacher <email address hidden> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:03:42 +0200
Changed in nautilus (Ubuntu Karmic): | |
status: | Triaged → Fix Released |
Perhaps it is too late to matter since it looks like disabling autorestart just got merged in but...
It seems to me that I was just now able to fix the problem by unchecking *both* show_desktop and exit_with_
I have my 3D cube working, no spinner, and no nautilus windows open. Looking at my processes I see that I have a nicely cooperating nautilus process with an insignificant amount of CPU usage. The autorestart patch has not yet made it to my computer and I can still switch back and forth between proper behaviour and having the spinner and CPU hogging auto-restarts.
So an alternative fix would be to alter configuration editor to either suggest or automatically uncheck exit_with_
Jean-François Fortin Tam (kiddo) wrote : Re: [Bug 325973] Re: gnome-session keeps respawning nautilus when no desktop is drawed | #103 |
> could the users who get the issue give details on the reason why they
> turn off the background display?
To have a clean background (more detailed justification on
> the new nautilus version used in karmic
> has a gconf key to not exit in such case, it would make sense to use
> that if users are trying to get a clean background
Would work in my personal case, according to your description... I that,
according to replies from other users in this thread, I'm not alone in
this use case, but there are some more "fancy" approaches.
But then it seems this has already been patched by the time I'm writing
this, so I'll just wait for the package updates.
Henrik Nyberg (henrik-mysko) wrote : | #104 |
I just upgraded to 2.28.0-0ubuntu6, and the issue persists.
I am not sure what autorestart you are talking about, but X-GNOME-AutoRestart remains set to true in nautilus.desktop. This is also the case in the file distributed within the package itself.
Changed in nautilus (Ubuntu Karmic): | |
status: | Fix Released → Confirmed |
Launchpad Janitor (janitor) wrote : | #105 |
This bug was fixed in the package nautilus - 1:2.28.0-0ubuntu7
nautilus (1:2.28.0-0ubuntu7) karmic; urgency=low
* Update the series to list the previous change (lp: #325973)
-- Sebastien Bacher <email address hidden> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:02:44 +0200
Changed in nautilus (Ubuntu Karmic): | |
status: | Confirmed → Fix Released |
Martin Ling (martin-launchpad) wrote : | #106 |
As noted on the GNOME bugzilla report:
If you want show_desktop off then set exit_with_
I would suggest that a better fix for this bug would be to make exit_with_
Sebastien Bacher (seb128) wrote : | #107 |
the use of those key has been discussed before but it would be an issue for people who turn the key because they don't want nautilus running
Martin Ling (martin-launchpad) wrote : | #108 |
Who is using this key because they don't want a nautilus process running? Since you asked in comment #94 for people's reasons, none of the responses seem to indicate this.
Roel (roel-muylaert) wrote : | #109 |
hey I have the same problem in lucid how can I fix it my curen't nautilus version is 1:2.31.
Sebastien Bacher (seb128) wrote : | #110 |
the version you are using is not an ubuntu one but a ppa build
Changed in lucid: | |
status: | New → Invalid |
Changed in nautilus: | |
importance: | Unknown → Medium |
status: | Confirmed → Fix Released |
affects: | lucid → launchpad |
affects: | launchpad → null |
Felipe Ochoa (felipeochoa0918) wrote : | #111 |
Fallen victim to his bug on Natty. Interestingly, I only get it when I try to run a dual-monitor. This happens on both Unity and "Classic." Unplugged monitor, reset X, turned show_desktop back on, and every thing worked fine.

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A promising new technique to cure urinary incontinence, developed by Drs. Michael Chancellor and Johnny Huard, is revolutionary because it uses the body's own stem cells. Dr. Huard describes how these so-called adult stem cells can be used to cure disease: "We take a muscle biopsy from the patient, isolate the stem cells in that tissue, incubate them, grow millions of them, and inject them into that same patient at a location where they can develop into the type of cell that is required to heal the body or fight illness."
Urinary incontinence can be caused by neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries or multiple sclerosis. Contributing factors in men include an enlarged prostate gland or prostate surgery. For women, contributing factors include pregnancy or childbirth. In many instances, urinary incontinence occurs because muscles in the neck of the bladder are weak and no longer hold back urine.
"In this case, the stem cells are injected into the sphincter at the bladder neck to tighten the muscle and prevent leakage of urine," explains Dr. Huard.
Drs. Chancellor and Huard launched a clinical trial of the new therapy in the fall of 2004 in Toronto, Canada. Women participating in the trial have a pea-size piece of flesh removed from their thighs. The specimens are shipped on ice to Pittsburgh, where researchers isolate the stem cells. In three weeks, the researchers can cultivate up to 20 million cells, which are then injected into the patient's dysfunctioning sphincter muscle.
By using a patient's own stems cells to treat an illness, there is less risk that the cells will be rejected. Dr. Huard points out that a current treatment for urinary incontinence involves injections of bovine collagen to tighten the sphincter. "But that doesn't always work out, and sometimes the body rejects this treatment," he says.
As the nation's number of senior citizens increases, urinary incontinence is projected to become a more prevalent problem. For many, it will become a serious quality-of-life issue.
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When Sarah and I want to make ourselves feel better we want comfort food. Pizza is comfort food. And in Cincinnati, if you want top notch, comforting pizza, you get Adriatico's.
The Food: Let's keep this simple - Adriatico's is the best not-gourmet, fancy ingredient pizza in town. When I call in an order they ask me if I want "thick or thin" crust, but with the thick being so delectable, I've never been able to bring myself to mess with a good thing. If you've had Sicilian slices in New York, that's the closest equivalent I can think of to thick crust Adriatico's. The sauce is a bit spicy and definitely not bland, and they are not shy with the cheese. We always get green olives and pepperoni - they pile on the olives (as you can see from the picture) and the pepperoni adds a nice extra kick to the meal.
Note: The Bearcat, the largest pizza they offer is listed after personal (8"), medium (12"), and large (16"), as simply "Huge." See below for a picture. It is indeed huge. $5 off on Monday and Tuesday nights, so mark those down as good days for pizza parties.
The Ingredients: Nothing special here. It tastes good. Pretty sure they've got a Sysco truck pulling up on the regular.
The Story: Unfortunately, they don't deliver to our home area of Northside. When we lived in OTR, they wouldn't deliver there either, although they would go to Milton's bar in Mt. Auburn - a stone's throw from our old place.
Now, a story I must tell: About 6 or 7 years ago now, my friend Megan drove me to pick up my order from Adriatico's. She stayed in the car, I went in, grabbed the pie, and got back in the car. The pizza was on my lap, and she set her purse on top of the pizza. It was a hot summer day, the windows were down. We were about to drive away when a young kid - probably 15 or 16 - came up and asked for a slice of pizza. I said no, it was my dinner. He then asked for a dollar, to which I also replied no. Then, he put a gun to my chest and asked for the pizza. I kindly set the purse on the floor and handed him the pizza as he ran off.
There are, of course, 2 ways to read this story: 1) That Adriatico's is in a bad neighborhood and shouldn't be trusted as a place to pick up a pizza (I do not believe this to be the case whatsoever). Or 2) that Adriatico's pizza is so good it is worth risking jail time over if you can't scrounge for the dough. I like to believe it is the latter.
We went back in, told the staff, they made us another pizza. While we waited we walked down to the Cactus Pear, got a couple shots, and shook the whole thing off.
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- megan said...
it is good pizza! he was a teenager after my own heart in his food determination. thanks for sharing. :)
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From | Himanish Kushary <himan...@gmail.com> |
Subject | Re: Getting last action node id from within another action node |
Date | Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:59:29 GMT |
Hi Mona, Thanks for your reply.Here is more details on my usecase. I am running a hive action ( the SQL calculates the count for a table(table1) joined with two other tables) to update a directory in HDFS( only with the count in the generated file), then using a Java action I am generating the reading that count from the HDFS file and if the count is greater than zero, I am setting a property proceed=1.In the decision action node, if proceed=1 then fail else move on to next hive action. Now incidentally my next hive action is also similar ( means it also calculates count by joining the table table1 with few other tables) and will follow the same Java action --> Decision Node logic as above. Now to keep the workflow xml simple and avoid duplicating the same set of (action node - java action node - decision node).. in the decision node i will like to use a logic like(in the switch case) : case when( proceed!=1 and wf.lastActionName='hive1') then move to 'hive2' when( proceed!=1 and wf.lastActionName='hive2') then move to 'hive3' when( proceed!=1 and wf.lastActionName='hive3') then move to 'hive4' Thats why I was looking for something in that line.Not sure whether I am making things far too complicated :-) Hope this helps to give a better understanding of what I am trying to achieve. Thanks Himanish On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 3:48 PM, Mona Chitnis <email@example.com> wrote: > Hi Himanish, > > There are a couple of other alternatives to this as well. Say if either of > your preceding actions A or AA is a > > * java action, using <capture-output> tag, you will get all the > action's data, accessible via wf:actionData(actionNode) > > > http://incubator.apache.org/oozie/docs/3.2.0-incubating/docs/WorkflowFunctionalSpec.html#a4.2.1_Basic_EL_Constants > > * Map-reduce action, you can access mr counters (hadoop EL functions) > of that node, and retrieve the information about this node > > > http://incubator.apache.org/oozie/docs/3.2.0-incubating/docs/WorkflowFunctionalSpec.html#a4.2.5_Hadoop_EL_Functions > > > Maybe you can elaborate on this use-case a bit more? We can think about > supporting it if the current options are not solving it in entirety. > > Thanks and Regards, > -- > Mona Chitnis > > > > On 8/31/12 11:09 AM, "Mona Chitnis" <email@example.com<mailto: > email@example.com>> wrote: > > Hi Himanish, > > I believe the EL function that would be of use in this case is > wf:transition(String node). You can check through the various action nodes > preceding your java action (say called "java-node"), to check which holds > the value "java-node" as a transition. Once you have that answer, is your > Java action code handling it in some way to put it in the output > properties? Or you could make this comparison as part of your decision > node switch-case too. > > Hope that helps, > -- > Mona Chitnis > > > > > On 8/31/12 7:27 AM, "Himanish Kushary" <email@example.com<mailto: > email@example.com>> wrote: > > Hi > > I am trying to define a workflow where I could come into a java action > node > from either Action A or Action AA.Depending on whether I come from Action > A > or Action AA I would like to write different values into the properties > file (capture-output) that will be generated from the java action. > Subsequently a decision node will take different route based on the > different properties (key-value) set through the java action.I was > thinking > of implementing the different properties key using the action id for > Action > A / Action AA. > > Is there any way to know the previous action id from the Java action > Node.Is there any EL function like wf:lastActionId ? Is there any > alternative way to define similar workflow ? > > > <action A> ---------- > ------------------- <action B> > |------------ <java action node> > ----------<decision node 1>--| > <action AA>--------- > ------------------ <action BB> > > > --------------------------- > Thanks & Regards > Himanish > > > -- Thanks & Regards Himanish | |
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Friday, April 27, 2012
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actually these 2 cakes is not plain like this. the wedding planner gonna put fresh flowers on top of it =)
thanks suz!Posted by .:anna:. at 1:22 PM
Thursday, April 26, 2012
.:dayyan is 1:.
peace be upon u & hello
when u work with something colorful, automatically ur mood will be colorful too
happy 1st birthday dayyan! (sedap nama)
Posted by .:anna:. at 8:53 AM
peace be upon u & haluuu
pink & apple green...trust me, the end result will be ohsem =P provide with correct design & deco la kan
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
.:we're engaged:.
yeah yeah i know it's 2011 event. ye, selama itu la blog saya terabai. minta maaf sangat-sangat. dengan banyak perkara yang tiba-tiba muncul, maka saya slowly la terpaksa update blog ni but at least tak terabai berbulan-bulan kan =P
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.:nazeef turns 3:.
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i guess the mcqueen fever will never end =) owh dont get me wrong. i love making this cute lil fella and of, mater too.
Posted by .:anna:. at 8:52 PM
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
peace be upon u & hello
sakura is what they call in Japan, but in US they call it cherry blossom. hope 1 fine day i'll manage to experience the hanami =) boleh golek-golek hindustan =P
Posted by .:anna:. at 12:10 PM
.:moving on:.
peace be upon u & hello
sleepy...and being super lazy today.wish i can hit sack again but the truth, once im in my room, my eyes will wide open. just wish im by the sea side now & resting in hammock...sipping fresh young coconut. erkkk too much of berangan la. well its not wrong at all to berangan right.
agak lama la jugak saya menghilangkan diri dari sini. unfair for me to say that 'im busy'. org lain pun semua busy kan. well i guess, the mojo is not here. sangkut kat mana-mana. inshaAllah will try my best to update regularly...inshaAllah
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It's true: Regular sex can actually make your organ grow, according to a new study. Just not necessarily in the way you might think.
When it comes to a certain part of the anatomy, most men (and most of their significant others) wish there were a magic way to make it bigger. Unfortunately, that's not going to happen — sorry, Tiny Tim. You can, however, enlarge another important organ just by putting your below-the-belt buddy to good use.
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How can I make it bigger?
My good friend Ed, you didn't specify a head — so your dear doc is going to assume you meant the one atop your neck!
Sex, it turns out, may actually help your brain grow. How's that for a pickup line, fellas?
According to researchers at Princeton, sexually active adults actually experience an increase in the number of neurons within their hippocampus. The more action going on below the equator, the more connections formed in the ol' noggin. Virgins, in comparison, don't see any of this change.
Now, your dear Dr. S would be remiss if he didn't point out that this research has thus far only been conducted on rats. But technically, you wouldn't be lying if you told a lovely lass that you'd heard a healthy romp can make the brain grow bigger. I tried the line out myself earlier this evening, and let me tell you: It definitely works.
The size of your organ is no small thing
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Those crazy Republicans and their crazy stories. They are so funny. So cuddly.
Is this really what the Republican party has become?
Really? This is the best they can do?
Now someone just needs to show John McCain how to access it.
I just looked at the site and it is actually pretty funny, especially the posts in the discussion boards. Most of them are talking negatively about McCain. What winners you are RNC!!!!!
Finally! This is great. It's about time the RNC got moving and being on the offensive...great start!
Would be nice if we talked to real issues vice slinging mud. I guess lacking ideas throw what you got! It's not even mud but maybe something of a similar color.
This website site by the RNC is so juvenile and idiotic.... I'm sure the RNC and John McCain think this is hysterically funny, but it is LAME... I have voted republican in the past, but this pathetic behavior and McCain's own recent commercials have pushed my buttons.... I'm voting for Obama!
This must be part of the respectable campaign McCain promised.
Desperate!!!!!!!!!!!!!! & typical from the Repugs ... instead of praising/ propping up your candidate Mc Cain .. you attack Obama ......
Repugs = Desperation 08!!!!!!!
Not this time!! no smear,lies and fear will allow the most disturbing 8 years in your history to prevail for another four. And as for McCain loving the vets check the video at huffington post...real news and see how many things he voted against. Cnn will not print this because they never highlight McCain's gaffes.
Obama 08
This is the best they can do? All the GOP can do is react. They aren't proactive at all. How pathetic.
Heh heh
Ridiculous, just pathetic 🙂
One Word: LAME!
Enough Said.
Looks like this may backfire...all of the comments on the page are saying how stupid the concept is...LOL
Obama 08
Don't they have anythig better to do? Sounds very childish.
I guess the RNC really is desperate. Maybe next they'll create a cartoon for the Sunday paper. They are lame.
once again, see Obama do, see Mclame copy......
sleezy republicans..
this kind of attack politics gave us Bush... I don't think people will fall for this kind of sleezy tactics again.
RNC is running scared. their goose is cooked. obama 08
Typical Obama camp response. Anything against them is called 'Gimmick, Lame, Poor Taste, Racist, etc.'
All of Obama supporters should go to this site and let them know how completely juvenile, disgusting and how creating it is unbecoming of a presidential candidate. McCain is entirely too old for this silliness...
This just sickens me to my stomach! First these right wing nut jobs take over the part. Now the Republican name world wide is known as fear monger, Hate monger, and leir. It is very sad to see this party go down hill because of these misguided hate filled people. The only reason they are doing this is to spread more lies fear and hate! They should be ashamed of themselves. I would support it if there was any truth to it but just more propaganda.
Sen Obama 08
Moronic! Typical Republican tactics.
Clearly both the Republican party and McCain need a better internet strategy. The site is aweful and just accents how behind the times they are.
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Comment: Fun. Nice. Cute. Funny.
Rainbow just can't get over being an egghead, but perfectly fine with being with an egghead.
And RD STILL cares more about being thought of as an egghead then being in a relationship.
I love it! Looking forward to more.
Please keep writing, I'll keep reading!
Oh Rainbow Dash! Your reputation will never recover from that article by Gabby Gums.You may just come out behind the book shelves.
I hate really good one-shots, because I know there's no' MOAR' to shout for
Once again you have written something amazing.
I present this to you, for a job well done.
Sweet. Like... Pinkie Pie. That kind of sweet.
Anyways, cute and funny. Muy bueno, señor Steel.
En español,
Can't really say much. Shipping's not my thing, and outside that, there's really no story to it: too easy and clean and generic.
>>13917111391711 Correct, its not designed for drama. It's just meant to be a little feel good one shot. But thanks for commenting.
>>13917191391719 Also, there looks to be a missing line-space before 'Twilight, please open the door?'
Have you considered using proper dashes instead of hyphens? I only really learned about it a couple of months ago, but it already looks weird to me.
This story was like a delicious cookie with all of my favorite ingredients!
But now I ated it.
GAH! it's not long enough
I want more!
It was short and sweet and although I think I prefer the somewhat longer stories with a little emotional tension this was great.
Short, sweet, cute, and funny.
You nailed all of the characters' personalities, and the overall plot felt believable.
Good job.
Good story, love it.
One question: Why this story don't apear in my favorite list nor my read later list? I only can access from the post that you send to the followers of Green.
>>13952011395201 because its not officially visible to the site yet. its still waiting for approval.
TwiDash story from Steel Resolve? DONE. No need for the Read Later list, this one goes on top of the pile. Short and adorable, in character, believable, well written - all the hallmarks of the kind of fic I could read all day. Gold star & thumbs up for you!
Hey! You know, what you should do? You should do a one shot featuring Raridash!
Yes! What a great idea!
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< -"The best idea!"
< -"That is a great idea! I'm glad I thought of it!"great story but my favorite part was when you used the word cravenly. i love the word craven and you dont see it a lot today. So, thank you
Brought here by DawnFade's recommendation, and it was worth it. I may have to take a look at Green.
>>13989251398925 It's a good read. If you try it out prepare your body for drama, cute, and sexy. In that order. Stretching is recommended.
Why do I feel so strongly that I've read this before? Have you posted this someplace else?
Excellent, and almost overwhelmingly cute. But why does this have a comedy tag? It was a bit silly, but I didn't notice anything particularly funny about it.
>>13990231399023 Well... that was the direction I was going for when I wrote it. My main shipfic Green has some funny moments too, but no comedy tag because that's not the intent. With this I was going for a fluffy little romance about a couple just forming over a mutual love. One of them happens to be closeted... but not about her sexuality.
>>13989481398948 Hey, didn't remember that you were the So, you've grown wings author, I'm surprised I didn't have you on watch before now. I will definitely have to give it a read.
So how did you two meet?
- I was doing tricks!! Yep! Bonded over my awesome stunt flying and incredible acrobatics AND NOTHING ELSE!!
- Eh heh, yes that's right, nothing else...
A fun little read.
Especially since what Twi is saying about Dash needing to apply herself to the technical side of flying is absolutely true.
I'm not a TwiDash fan, but this was enjoyable enough for a quickfic.
Books are now drugs... and Twilight is the drug dealer. I could have been happy with the story left at just that little concept alone, with Rainbow sneaking out at night to read at Twilight's, but the romance was the icing on top of the cake. Well done.
Not much to say about this that hasn't already been said, it was short, sweet and ludicrously cute.
I will add that Dash not caring about what anyone thinks of the relationship, but worried about being discovered studying fits her absolutely perfectly.
Yep, cute lil story, amazing characterization. Bonus points for "fortress of blanketude."
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Bloomberg Sports Anchors Rob Shaw and Julie Alexandria break down four players who have struggled mightily over the first quarter of the season:
Eric Hosmer, 1B, Royals
Last year a 1-4 performance was ho-hum for Royal phenom Eric Hosmer. These days it's cause for celebration as it lifts his batting average further above the Mendoza line. The 6 home runs and 25 RBI aren't all that bad for Hosmer, but with an average of .204, the former top three pick has been a major bust. Also, his power and patience have declined this month, as he boasts just one home run and six walks in May. I still do not suggest dropping Hosmer, because his struggles are not isolated. The entire Royals roster has pretty much struggled, and once guys like Alex Gordon, Jeff Francouer, and other start hitting, there will be more runners on base and more fastballs in the middle of the plate. I am buying low on Hosmer, and have confidence that he will turn this season around.
Dee Gordon, SS, Dodgers
Similar to former Rangers prospect Julio Borbon a few years ago, Dee Gordon gained some fantasy interest with a strong finish to the season, most notably 24 steals in 56 games. However the scouting report is now out on Gordon and you can't steal bases if you can't reach base. With a .225 average and .269 on base percentage, Gordon is not getting on base nearly enough. As a result, he is not scoring runs and not getting enough steals to warrant fantasy value. I'm not buying on Gordon in fear that he is a bit more one dimensional than people thought.
Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Diamondbacks
Billed as the next prolific power hitter to thrive in the desert, Paul Goldschmidt was predicted to blast as many as 30 home runs this season Instead, he has just three round-trippers a quarter of the way through the season. The lack of homers as well as the 19 RBI will be enough for some fantasy managers to drop the bopper. Instead, they should focus on the 12 doubles, which projects to more than 40. Again, you can't blame Goldschmidt for the fact that his teammates are struggling to reach base. Once those doubles turn to home runs, all will be forgiven.
Ike Davis, 1B, Mets
Finally, Ike Davis makes the list for all the wrong reasons. To his credit, Davis has driven in six RBI over the last six games, but his average is well below the Mendoza line and it will take a heck of a hot streak to return to respectability. The problem for Davis is that he is returning from nearly a full year off from baseball and his timing isn't where it should be. Furthermore, the opposition is exploiting Davis with junk, throwing him more off-speed itches than anyone else in baseball. The Mets have decided to keep Davis at the Big League level, and this is largely because he remains a better threat than anyone else that they can put in the lineup. I don't know when, but I do think that Davis will eventually bounce back and end up with a batting average closer to .240 by season's end.
Fantasy Baseball Preview: 2012 Top Stolen Base Threats
Bloomberg Sports Anchor Rob Shaw breaks down the top five players at stolen bases according to the projections behind the Bloomberg Sports Front Office Tool found at BloombergSports.com.
The top stolen base threat will be Braves outfielder Michael Bourn. Bloomberg Sports forecasts that he is the only speedster who will surpass 50 stolen bases this season. Though he has little power, Bourn has evolved into a fine fantasy option with a high average and as many as 61 stolen bases in a season. In 53 games with the Braves last season following a trade, Bourn swiped 22 bases.
Next, the Yankees and Red Sox both have speedsters as Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner are next on the list. Ellsbury will again be an MVP candidate while Gardner's value depends upon where he is in the lineup.
Ellsbury is projected to again surpass 20 home runs this season with 40-plus steals. The fact that he offers an all-around game has taken away from his stolen bases, but fantasy managers should have no gripes. Gardner, on the other hand, is more of a one-trick pony who relies on stolen bases. If the Yankees wish to take advantage of his high OBP they could have him bat leadoff, which would lead to more runs, but Yankees Manager Joe Girardi seemed to like having him at the back of the lineup last season.
The Oakland A's will have no need for speed with Coco Crisp on their team. He is a bit injury-prone, but steals with the best of them. Crisp also has a little pop, twice hitting 15 or more home runs in a season. If the A's lineup shows some improvement you should expect many more runs coming from Crisp.
Finally, BJ Upton has yet to meet his lofty expectations but he does pack some power and should steal close to 40 bases. Last season Upton shined in four categories with 80-plus runs, 80-plus RBI, 20-plus HR, and 35-plus steals. Unfortunately, he only hit .243. There remains some hope he can be the complete package as the 27-year-old once hit .300 for a full season. On the other hand, Upton has finished with an average less than .245 in three straight seasons.
The ultimate sleeper is Dodgers middle infielder Dee Gordon, while his teammate Matt Kemp predicts that he will go 50-50 for the first time in baseball history.
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Five Middle Infielders On the Rise
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While the recent trend of middle infielders is to hit the ball with power, a la Chase Utley, Ian Kinsler, and Dan Uggla, there is a new group of young up-and-comers int he infield who are making their mark with speed:
Dee Gordon, SS, Dodgers
Just 23-years old, Dee Gordon is making the most out of his second stint in the Big Leagues. He has recorded multiple hits in four of his last six games and has swiped six bases over the last 10 games. Similar to a lot of young and up-and-coming middle infielders he lacks power, but he can make up for it with speed. So if in need for some stolen bases over the final few weeks of the season, Dee Gordon is your target.
Cliff Pennington, SS, A's
After a slow start, Cliff Pennington has really picked up his game since the All-Star break. Since then he is hitting .324 with four home runs and 32 RBI. He has also made Billy Beane proud with a .393 OBP. This performance shouldn't be too surprising, after all, Pennington was drafted by the A's with the 21st overall pick of the 2005 draft. However, the franchise will not be content until he can post solid numbers throughout a full 162 games, helping the A's offense get out of a decade long swoon.
Jemile Weeks, 2B, A's
One of the top rookies in baseball this season has been A's second baseman Jemile Weeks. Though he does not have the power of his brother Rickie in Milwaukee, Jemile is a line drive machine with an average over .300 and how about those 41 runs and 21 steals through exactly a half season's worth of games. Weeks has shown some signs of burgeoning power, with 22 doubles and eight triples. He could improve his patience at the plate, but he's definitely worth owning in all fantasy leagues.
Scott Sizemore, 3B/2B, A's
A former top prospect with the Detroit Tigers, Sizemore never did work out in Mo-Town and is now in Oakland. There he has been a source for some much-needed power. His .243 average is nothing to write home about, but his nine home runs and 46 RBI would be doubled over a full 150 games worth of at bats. At 26-years old, Sizemore has shed the top prospect label, but he is still young enough to earn regular playing time as a middle or corner infielder. You would imagine that he'd be able to crack as many as 25 home runs should he escape the pitcher-friendly confines of Oakland Coliseum.
Ruben Tejada, SS/2B, Mets
He has yet to hit a home run this season, but the Mets are fine with that as long as Ruben Tejada offers solid defense and line drives. Tejada is batting .278 right now, which is .065 points better than his .213 mark last season. He does have 12 doubles and an impressive 31 walks, so he is not getting outmatched in the Big Leagues. I would like to see some speed from the 21-year-old middle infielder, and the reason you should pay attention o him right now is that he could end up replacing Jose Reyes, should the Mets sensation depart as a free agent this off-season.


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So I finished Dune (again) and it was much better than I had anticipated. I enjoyed about as much as I did the first time, which is quite something for a science fiction novel. My only complaint is that the ending seemed a bit rushed. The final battle was incredibly compressed and the fight with Feyd was given more pages than nearly anything else. Did anyone else find the ending a bit off?
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Eyebrows are always tricky, but here's some of our tips and favorite products we use to keep them looking full and staying in place! What are some of your eyebrow tips?
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I just spray a tiny drop of hairspray on my finger and rub it over my eyebrow, then set it in place with one of those eyebrow/eyelash brushes. It works the same as a brow wand, but cheaper! :) Eyebrows are definitely something I like to keep nice, I can never seem to get mine juuuuust right though.
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This program is dedicated to attracting more women to sport fishing and to promoting conservation and responsible angling. Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman of Ft. Lauderdale, LLGF has reached over 5,000 women interested in fishing. This organization sponsors weekend seminars that teach women various fishing techniques at beginner and advanced levels. Seminars offer a range of experiences including: classes on inshore, offshore, bottom, and fly fishing.
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Really Right Stuff BH-55 LR
$455 / £280 www.reallyrightstuff.com
The Really Right Stuff BH-55 with the LR quick release |
Really Right Stuff is a US-based manufacturer of camera support systems and accessories which has consistently set the pace with high-end, custom-designed solutions for demanding photographers. The company started as a family business creating Arca-Swiss compatible plates for various cameras, but has gradually branched out into ball heads, tripods and more exotic support devices. This has been done while maintaining a reputation for innovation, quality, and prices that are at the high end of the spectrum.
RRS (as the company is also known) does not use international distributors or even sell through any retail channels other than its own website, and it ships everything from its warehouse in California. While this simplifies its production and prices, it can also make Really Right Stuff products even more expensive for non-US customers who have to handle importing the products into their own countries. Meanwhile, American photographers can be proud of the "Made in the USA" label on many of its products, including the unique BH-55 ball head.
Ball diameter | 55mm (2.2") |
Height | 94mm (3.7") |
Weight | 862g (1.9 lb) |
Base diameter | 74mm (2.9") |
Maximum load | 23kg (50 lb) |
Warranty | 5 years |
Design and features
The Really Right Stuff BH-55 set the world of ball heads on its ear when it was introduced, primarily due to its unusual, and visually striking, design. This is a low-center-of-gravity head, with the ball positioned as close to the mounting point of the tripod as possible. This allows the weight placed on the head to pivot around a point that is closer to the apex of the tripod legs, which is the most stable part of the camera support system. Beyond this obvious design choice, there are a number of other features that Really Right Stuff put into this head.
The BH-55 comes nicely packaged with a quality nylon and neoprene bag that doubles as a travel cover, made by the well-known US case company Op/Tech. Also in the box is a nice instruction booklet that covers not only the basic operation of the head, but also addresses some common questions and new user problems. This has probably been revised and added onto over the years, and is very reassuring to see.
Dual 90° drop slotsAside from being a shorter and wider than most other heads, the BH-55 also features two drop slots to either flip a camera 90°, or to tilt beyond the normal bounds of the ball casing (which is typically about 45°). With these two slots at a right-angle to each other, this head provides both options without needing to rotate the whole head on its panning base. This can save time and add flexibility to framing a shot, without requiring complicated hand-gymnastics. |
Oversized locking knobAdding to the visual distinction of the BH-55 are the matte-aluminum knobs, with a particularly large locking knob sticking out to one side. All of these tapered knobs on the head are easy to grip and turn, and are captively held, meaning they cannot be entirely unscrewed from the head by accident. While the locking knob is not physically much bigger than the locking knobs on other heads, the nature of the split case ball lock design means this knob is offset from the ball, and is much easier to find and manipulate. This also increases the footprint of the head. |
Lever-action quick release clampThe only custom option available for the BH-55 is what type of quick-release platform to put on top (or even the option of none at all). With RRS being known for their quick release plates and clamps, there are many proven designs to choose from. The unit tested was a BH-55 LR which means it comes with the B2 AS II (that's two different twos in the name), which is an Arca-Swiss compatible quick release with a lever to open and close the clamp, and to lock it down. |
Construction and handling
When held in the hand, the BH-55's origins as a solid block of aluminum are definitely felt. This is a dense "hand grenade" of a tripod head. Although the low-profile design makes the head shorter than conventional designs, it is still quite heavy and wide, with a base slightly wider than a 12 oz. (355 mL) beverage can and a weight easily double that same, full can. The very large locking knob and the roomy quick release platform also contribute to the overall size.
The head is machined from a large amount of aluminum alloy with a thick casing, a nicely finished, bright aluminum ball, and solid metal control knobs with engraved knurls that are both grippy and easy on the hands. The included B2 AS II quick release platform is similarly solid with a large, bright aluminum lever. The only non-metallic parts to be found on the outside of the head are the black plastic caps on each knob, and even these feel solid and scratch-resistant. The fit and finish of the entire head is exemplary, with very small gaps between pieces, and each knob nicely recessed into the case. While it seems very tightly assembled, every moving part is easy to turn and feels very fluid.
The long-term durability of RRS heads is fairly well known, with many professional photographers abusing their BH-55 heads, and rarely finding a reason to replace them. While the silver parts of the head can get scratched without showing anything other than more aluminum, any deep gouges in the black case finish will leave shiny, silver battle scars that will hopefully be worn with pride. This head is clearly designed to be beaten up and keep going, and seems quite durable. Really Right Stuff backs this up with a 5-year warranty, just in case of any problems.
With dual drop slots and all of the large control knobs offset to the back, the BH-55 has an ergonomic advantage over most other heads. The shape of the case is not a cylinder, so there is a definite front and back to the design, with the RRS logo on the front, and the controls facing the photographer at the back. This places the main locking knob on the left, where the free left hand (typically not on the grip or shutter button of an SLR) can easily manipulate it.
One area where the dual drop slots really shines is when the head is rotated to provide a portrait orientation slot on the left, and further downward tilt range at the front. The main locking knob remains within easy reach of the left hand, and the pan lock and drag knob are not so far forward that there is a need to reach around the camera to get to them. On such a low and vertically compact head, this is quite important.
The feel of the knobs is similarly excellent, with just enough resistance when turning to avoid spinning, or having them move on their own, and there is a nice amount of tactile feedback to know when the pan lock or main locking knob is near its limit. There is a dead zone on the lower range of the drag knob, where little if any change to the friction is applied (more on this in the field experiences). This improves once the higher values are selected, and the very fine threading of the larger locking knob helps immensely when setting the overall friction.
Shape meets function
Ouch! Not all quick release platforms are this big, but the supplied B2 AS II is, and also almost square. |
There is a downside to this case shape and control arrangement, and this is shown in the detail photo above. With a long plate or larger quick release platform on the ball, the range of tilt is severely restricted at the "back" of the head. There will be a collision long before the 45° restriction of the ball opening is reached in this direction. This may not be a frequent problem, but if it happens at the wrong moment, it will certainly be frustrating.
The panning base
Around the base of the head is a pan scale going from 0 to 90 (and back down), with numeric labels every 15° and smaller marks at the curious amount of 2.5° each. This allows for precise panning, and the feel of the BH-55 panning base is excellent for this. It is not over-damped and stiff as some other heads, nor is it fast and too easy to turn. RRS got the amount of resistance just about perfect for both quick motions and small, incremental pans. The only slightly confusing part is the three index marks around the front and sides of the head to measure pans by, which means that large rotations may see a second starting point go by.
The panning base lock knob is also just below the minimum friction drag knob, and of a similar size and shape. Mercifully, the drag knob is inset into the case just enough, so blindly feeling for the right knob on this side of the head, with an eye to the viewfinder, is still fairly easy.
Reading the knob
If there is one immediate negative to the otherwise lovely and functional design of the BH-55, it is the choice of white numbers on the silver surface of the friction adjustment knob. While this knob may not see frequent use, the lack of contrast makes the numbers very hard to decipher, and this prevents quickly seeing what level of minimum friction the ball is set to. Adding to this, the numbers are seen through a deep "window" in the case, so they are hard to read no matter what lighting the head is under.
Related to this, the white markings for the panning base index (and logo) are not as bright as other manufacturers' paints, but they don't seem prone to wearing off, and still provide more than enough contrast to be easily read against the matte black surface of the base.
Field experience
The Really Right Stuff BH-55 is not a small or compact head by any measure, although it is shorter than some other large ball heads of conventional design. This size is apparent when mounted on a tripod with a smaller platform than the Gitzo Series 3 seen in the photos and used in the tests. Weight is also a factor, as the BH-55 is among the heaviest heads in this review group, and it makes even substantial tripods feel top heavy.
Ball motion
While the feel of ball motion is a subjective thing, the BH-55 has a smooth but somewhat firm feel when there is friction applied to the ball. In fact, there is an almost continuous feel of resistance unless the ball is completely unlocked and floppy, which is similar to other heads that use the case to clamp the ball from the sides. Notably, this feel does not change when heavier loads and greater amounts of friction are applied to it, so any stiffness does not become sticky, or affect the ability to adjust framing to a fine degree.
In the user manual, Really Right Stuff advises that the ball motion will become smoother over time, as the head gets broken in. Considering the BH-55 that was loaned for review looked like it had seen previous use, there was no way to know whether the ball motion in the field was closer to new or after having been broken in.
Setting the drag
One area where RRS BH-55 shows its clamping method of ball locking is in the minimum friction, or drag set knob. The main locking knob has an extremely fine threading to very carefully adjust the clamp on the ball with increasing friction, but the drag knob apparently does not share this. The hard-to-read numeric range on the knob is from 0-9, but the first half of the range seemed almost decorative.
The supplied instructions say that the main lock knob should be used to set a desired friction level and the drag-set knob should be employed to keep it there. This is consistent with setting the minimum friction on many other heads, but this did not work for many lighter lens and camera combinations. In these cases, when the drag knob had just stopped turning easily, as instructed, the friction actually increased! If care was not taken to back off a bit on the drag knob, the ball could be almost immovably locked, and not kept at the desired amount of friction.
This kind of touchiness when rotating a knob seemed uncharacteristic compared to the rest of the head functions. Very quickly the lesson was learned, and the main locking knob was employed for all lighter gear choices, and the drag set knob only used when heavier lenses or larger loads were placed on the head.
The B2 AS II quick release
Yes, everything is locked down and secure. |
Really Right Stuff indicates on their website that the BH-55 in combination with this particular lever-action quick release is the most popular combination for this head. This is not surprising, as a lever is much quicker and easier to lock or unlock than a knob, so why saddle such a premium head with a lesser quick release? Well, in many cases, the lever-type releases are set to lock at a certain width, and all plates that go into it must be that width.
Naturally, RRS suggests using their brand of plates for maximum capability, but they've gone an extra step, just in case. The B2 AS II quick release lever is "self adjusting" to different width plates, through some mechanical combination of the curvature of the lever's fulcrum and the spring and pushrod beneath it. This is a relatively new improvement to this platform, and a very welcome one. Out in our field tests, over 10 different manufacturer's Arca-compatible plates were put into the B2, and not one prevented it from locking securely. Compared to some of the other lever releases tested and reviewed, this is a very big advantage.
Stress test results
Sag and lock test
A 3.1kg, 500mm lens was locked into the quick release of the BH-55, and the friction was adjusted to hold the lens at a 45° angle without slipping, while positioned over one of the drop slots. Setting the friction level for such a heavy load with the minimum friction drag knob was nearly impossible, so the main locking knob was used to apply progressive friction. Once the ball had enough friction to hold the lens in place and still permit movement, lining up the lens with the target was slightly jerky compared with smoother heads.
Starting point | 30 sec. sag result | Post-lock result |
Once the target was in line, the BH-55 showed an almost negligible amount of sag in between shots taken 30 seconds apart, with an average change of just 0.2% of the frame. After the main knob was turned to lock the ball, there was an equally small shift of the ball, resulting in a change of 2.5% of the total frame. While the RRS head is quite solid and stable, it is not quite as good as other "side-clamp" ball heads or even some larger "conventional" heads. Still, there is nothing to complain about here.
Pan lock test
Next, the panning base knob was unlocked, and then re-locked to hand-tightness. The tripod was braced, and using a long lens plate as a lever to apply pressure, the panning base showed only a slight amount of creep, and even this was uneven and not a sliding action. The panning base can be expected to lock and stay put in most circumstances.
Cold weather* test
*It should be noted that although the head was tested in Canada, it was during the summer. To compensate for this, the head was placed in a sealed bag with a desiccant for 2 weeks, then put in an industrial freezer at 14 F (-10° C) for 8 hours. The head was re-evaluated for ball and pan motion while cold, and for control use with heavy winter gloves on. |
During the freezer test (to simulate wintry conditions) the BH-55 showed no appreciable change in the feel of the ball motion, and the panning base was as silky smooth as ever. The friction setting and pan lock knob became a bit stiffer to turn, while the large locking knob remained as nicely damped as when warm.
The large tapered and knurled aluminum locking knob was still easy to grab and turn with thick gloves on, but the smaller knobs were a bit slippery, perhaps due to their size and the subtle nature of the grip pattern. The lever release on the upper platform was particularly nice to use with gloves on, with a lot of room to grab and pull it open or push it closed. Overall, the BH-55 is an almost ideal head for cold conditions.
Summing up
Really Right Stuff definitely tries to live up to its name, producing items that are a little different to "get it right." With the BH-55, they have succeeded in some very important areas, with easy-to-use controls and extremely solid performance. There are some aspects that are not quite as good as the competition, but these are minor compromises in a design that provides other advantages. While the ball motion may not be as smooth as some conventional heads, anyone looking at the BH-55 is doing so because it offers something more important to them, whether it is the low center of gravity, dual drop slots, or even the cachet that comes with having the head that many pros prefer.
What we liked:
- Large, comfortable control knobs
- Almost perfect lever-action quick release
- Beautiful construction and build quality
- Dual drop slots are very useful
What we didn't like:
- Ball motion is a little stiff with heavier loads
- Minimum friction range is very limited
- White markings on silver are hard to read