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Thanks for sharing great tutorial. I am looking for making video of animation part. I am using Unity3D. (i have capability to write plugins).
This tutorial is based on the component TalkingApp
Among popular applications on store are those where animals talk, they are cute and they'll repeat in funny voice what user said so people find this interesting and entertaining. Some of those applications are "Talking Tom", "Talking Ben the Dog", "Talking Pierre" and so on.
In this tutorial we'll see how to create application that will record audio and play modified audio. We'll also add parameters so user will be able to change modified audio by slowing it down or by increasing its speed.
A sneak preview of what could be the final result of this tutorial. We will not cover the UI design, just coding :)
Create new project in XCode that will use single view application template.
In Project navigator select your project and under Build Phases click + at end of Link Binary With Libraries to add additional frameworks:
Frameworks we need are following: - AVFoundation.framework – used for managing and playing audio-visual media - AudioToolbox.framework - - Accelerate.framework
AVFoundation framework is used for managing and playing audio-visual media. Audio Toolbox framework provides interfaces for recording, playback, stream parsing and managing audio sessions. Accelerate framework contains C APIs for vector and matrix math, digital signal processing, large number handling, and image processing.
As you add listed frameworks list should look like this:
Include required frameworks in header file (.h) of your main view controller.
#import <AudioToolbox/AudioToolbox.h> #import <Accelerate/Accelerate.h> #import <AVFoundation/AVFoundation.h>
Adopt following protocols:
And define following global variables:
NSURL *soundFileURL; NSURL *outputSoundFileURL; BOOL recording; BOOL playing; AVAudioRecorder *soundRecorder; AVAudioPlayer *soundPlayer; NSTimer *sliderTimer; float speedFactor;
NSURLs soundFileURL and outputSoundFileURL will be used to define URLs to sound file and output sound file. Bool values recording and playing are used to determine are we recording or playing. AVAudioRecorder is used for sound recording and AVAudioPlayer is used for sound playing. NSTimer will update slider to show current sound time. Float value speedFactor is set by user and it represent value how fast will some sound be replayed.
Define 4 IBOutlets that we will later on connect on Interface Builder.
@property (retain, nonatomic) IBOutlet UIButton *recordOrStopButton; @property (retain, nonatomic) IBOutlet UIButton *playOrStopButton; @property (retain, nonatomic) IBOutlet UISlider *progressSlider; @property (retain, nonatomic) IBOutlet UILabel *speedFactorLabel;
And last thing to define in header file is method modifySpeedOf.
- (void)modifySpeedOf:(CFURLRef)inputURL byFactor:(float)factor andWriteTo:(CFURLRef)outputURL;
In main file (.m) first we'll need to synthesize defined IBOutlets.
@synthesize recordOrStopButton; @synthesize playOrStopButton; @synthesize progressSlider; @synthesize speedFactorLabel;
Add dealloc method and release all allocated items:
- (void)dealloc { [recordOrStopButton release]; [playOrStopButton release]; [progressSlider release]; [speedFactorLabel release]; [super dealloc]; }
In viewDidLoad method add following lines to create sound paths and URLs for recorded audio file and output audio file (the modified audio file). Also we create audio session and we set our bools that we are not recording and not playing when application loads. Variable speedFactor is initially set to 1.
NSString *tempDir = NSTemporaryDirectory(); NSString *soundFilePath = [tempDir stringByAppendingString: @"sound.caf"]; NSString *outputSoundFilePath = [tempDir stringByAppendingString:@"soundO.caf"]; soundFileURL = [[NSURL alloc] initFileURLWithPath:soundFilePath]; outputSoundFileURL = [[NSURL alloc] initFileURLWithPath:outputSoundFilePath]; AVAudioSession *audioSession = [AVAudioSession sharedInstance]; audioSession.delegate = self; [audioSession setActive:YES error:nil]; recording = NO; playing = NO; speedFactor = 1; Set IBOutlets to nil in viewDidUnload method: - (void)viewDidUnload { [super viewDidUnload]; [self setRecordOrStopButton:nil]; [self setPlayOrStopButton:nil]; [self setProgressSlider:nil]; [self setSpeedFactorLabel:nil]; }
Now add AVAudioRecorderDelegate method audioRecorderDidFinishRecording.
If bool recording was true we'll stop soundRecorder and set this bool to NO. We also have to release soundRecorder and we set it to nil. We set our playOrStopButton to enabled and we set selected state of our recordOrStopButton to NO. This selected state we gonna use to show title Stop on button so user can stop recording, same thing we gonna do with playing button. We also set our audio session to inactive state. If flag is true, which means audio was recorded successfully we'll perform selector to update slider and we invalidate sliderTimer.
- (void)audioRecorderDidFinishRecording:(AVAudioRecorder *)recorder successfully:(BOOL)flag { if (recording) { [soundRecorder stop]; recording = NO; [soundRecorder release]; soundRecorder = nil; [playOrStopButton setEnabled:YES]; [recordOrStopButton setSelected:NO]; [[AVAudioSession sharedInstance] setActive:NO error:nil]; } if (flag) { [self performSelector:@selector(updateSlider) withObject:nil afterDelay:0.1]; [sliderTimer invalidate]; } }
Following same logic we implement AVAudioPlayerDelegate delegate method audioPlayerDidFinishPlaying that tells us is audio file played successfully:
- (void)audioPlayerDidFinishPlaying:(AVAudioPlayer *)player successfully:(BOOL)flag { if (playing) { [soundPlayer stop]; playing = NO; [soundPlayer release]; soundPlayer = nil; [recordOrStopButton setEnabled:YES]; [playOrStopButton setSelected:NO]; [[AVAudioSession sharedInstance] setActive: NO error: nil]; } if (flag) { progressSlider.value = progressSlider.maximumValue; [self performSelector:@selector(updateSlider) withObject:nil afterDelay:0.1]; [sliderTimer invalidate]; } }
Now we add method updateSlider that will set progressSlider value to soundPlayer current time if audio is playing or it'll show soundRecorder current time if audio is recording. If it's not playing or recording than progressSlider have minimal value.
- (void)updateSlider { if (playing) { progressSlider.value = soundPlayer.currentTime; } if (recording) { progressSlider.value = soundRecorder.currentTime; } if (!playing && !recording) { progressSlider.value = progressSlider.minimumValue; } }
Another slider method is speedFactorSliderValueChanged that will set label to show value of our speedFactor variable:
- (IBAction)speedFactorSliderValueChanged:(id)sender { UISlider *slider = (UISlider*)sender; speedFactor = slider.value; [speedFactorLabel setText:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"%.2f", speedFactor]]; }
Now we need button methods for record button and for play button. Record button will use recordOrStopButtonClick method, where we gonna determine are we recording at the moment. If so, than we stop recording, but in other case we set up AVAudioSession and we allocate AVAudioRecorder with NSDictionary that contain keys:
Here we also set that maximum recording is 5 seconds.
- (IBAction)recordOrStopButtonClick:(id)sender { if (recording) { [soundRecorder stop]; recording = NO; [soundRecorder release]; soundRecorder = nil; [playOrStopButton setEnabled:YES]; [recordOrStopButton setSelected:NO]; [[AVAudioSession sharedInstance] setActive:NO error:nil]; } else { [[AVAudioSession sharedInstance] setCategory:AVAudioSessionCategoryPlayAndRecord error: nil]; NSDictionary *recordSettings = [[NSDictionary alloc] initWithObjectsAndKeys: [NSNumber numberWithFloat:44100.0], AVSampleRateKey, [NSNumber numberWithInt:kAudioFormatLinearPCM], AVFormatIDKey, [NSNumber numberWithInt: 1], AVNumberOfChannelsKey, [NSNumber numberWithInt:AVAudioQualityMax], AVEncoderAudioQualityKey, nil]; soundRecorder = [[AVAudioRecorder alloc] initWithURL: soundFileURL settings: recordSettings error: nil]; [recordSettings release]; soundRecorder.delegate = self; sliderTimer = [NSTimer scheduledTimerWithTimeInterval:0.2 target:self selector:@selector(updateSlider) userInfo:nil repeats:YES]; progressSlider.maximumValue = 5; [soundRecorder recordForDuration:5]; [playOrStopButton setEnabled:NO]; [recordOrStopButton setSelected:YES]; recording = YES; } }
Method playOrStopButtonClick assigned to play button use similar logic. This method will stop playing if bool variable playing is set to true, otherwise it'll execute method modifySpeedOf and play modified output audio file.
- (IBAction)playOrStopButtonClick:(id)sender { if (playing) { [soundPlayer stop]; playing = NO; [soundPlayer release]; soundPlayer = nil; [recordOrStopButton setEnabled:YES]; [playOrStopButton setSelected:NO]; [[AVAudioSession sharedInstance] setActive:NO error:nil]; } else { [[AVAudioSession sharedInstance] setCategory:AVAudioSessionCategoryPlayAndRecord error:nil]; sliderTimer = [NSTimer scheduledTimerWithTimeInterval:0.2 target:self selector:@selector(updateSlider) userInfo:nil repeats:YES]; [self modifySpeedOf:(CFURLRef)soundFileURL byFactor:speedFactor andWriteTo:(CFURLRef)outputSoundFileURL]; soundPlayer = [[AVAudioPlayer alloc] initWithContentsOfURL:outputSoundFileURL error:nil]; soundPlayer.delegate = self; progressSlider.maximumValue = soundPlayer.duration; [soundPlayer prepareToPlay]; [soundPlayer play]; [recordOrStopButton setEnabled:NO]; [playOrStopButton setSelected:YES]; playing = YES; } }
Method modifySpeedOf that you can see below use recorded audio to change it by factor value we set and writes it to output file. We define destFormat variable and change its sample rate by factor value. So main trick here is that if we multiply sample rate by value lower than 1.0 output audio will be longer and voice we recorded will sound deeper. Otherwise if we multiply by value higher than 1.0 output audio will sound higher, just like in games we mention.
- (void)modifySpeedOf:(CFURLRef)inputURL byFactor:(float)factor andWriteTo:(CFURLRef)outputURL { ExtAudioFileRef inputFile = NULL; ExtAudioFileRef outputFile = NULL; AudioStreamBasicDescription destFormat; destFormat.mFormatID = kAudioFormatLinearPCM; destFormat.mFormatFlags = kAudioFormatFlagsCanonical; destFormat.mSampleRate = 44100 * factor; destFormat.mBytesPerPacket = 2; destFormat.mFramesPerPacket = 1; destFormat.mBytesPerFrame = 2; destFormat.mChannelsPerFrame = 1; destFormat.mBitsPerChannel = 16; destFormat.mReserved = 0; ExtAudioFileCreateWithURL(outputURL, kAudioFileCAFType, &destFormat, NULL, kAudioFileFlags_EraseFile, &outputFile); ExtAudioFileOpenURL(inputURL, &inputFile); //find out how many frames is this file long SInt64 length = 0; UInt32 dataSize2 = (UInt32)sizeof(length); ExtAudioFileGetProperty(inputFile, kExtAudioFileProperty_FileLengthFrames, &dataSize2, &length); SInt16 *buffer = malloc(kBufferSize * sizeof(SInt16)); UInt32 totalFramecount = 0; AudioBufferList bufferList; bufferList.mNumberBuffers = 1; bufferList.mBuffers[0].mNumberChannels = 1; bufferList.mBuffers[0].mData = buffer; // pointer to buffer of audio data bufferList.mBuffers[0].mDataByteSize = kBufferSize * sizeof(SInt16); // number of bytes in the buffer while(true) { UInt32 frameCount = kBufferSize * sizeof(SInt16) / 2; // Read a chunk of input ExtAudioFileRead(inputFile, &frameCount, &bufferList); totalFramecount += frameCount; if (!frameCount || totalFramecount >= length) { //termination condition break; } ExtAudioFileWrite(outputFile, frameCount, &bufferList); } free(buffer); ExtAudioFileDispose(inputFile); ExtAudioFileDispose(outputFile); }
Since we defined everything in code it is time to set up our xib. Create 2 UIButtons, 2 UISliders and one UILabel:
First connect defined IBOutlets with record and play buttons, progress slider and speed factor label. Than connect record button with recordOrStopButtonClick method and connect play button with playOrStopButtonClick method. Also connect slider to set speed event value changed with speedFactorSliderValueChanged method.
Set speed label to "1.0" since that is initial value we use in code. On image above there is additional label with text "Current speed".
For Record and Play buttons set title for selected state to "Stop" because we use selected state in code.
Application is now ready for testing, have fun modifying your voice.
We created an improved project of what we covered above adding a cool UI and features like:
Download the Source Code here.
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Thanks for sharing great tutorial. I am looking for making video of animation part. I am using Unity3D. (i have capability to write plugins).
I want to make an applications similar to Talking Tom Cat, Touch Pets Cats/, Virtual Monkey and the Tap Zoo and cat action like crying and animation .
I have knowledge of Iphone basic .
kindly help out me
I have a problem with the JSON framework. If i upload the framework which is now called JBSon, then several errors come out because some names have changed. Please advise
Add the following line in your view controller
#define kBufferSize 2048
same here - KBufferSize; error with it. anybody knows the resolution>?
Hi Thanks for the tutorial but it is showing an error for kBufferSize where to decalre that and what type it is? please reply me
where can i get the development tools.
I love that app, didn know it was so easy to use implement its functionalities. Thanks for making in available eand explaining how to do!
Thanks for sharing great tutorial. I am looking for making video of animation part. I am using Unity3D. (i have capability to write plugins).


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Daytona Anything But Independent
It's the best time of the year again! The weather is hot, the pools are cold, the grills are lit...and so are the fireworks!
This (long) weekend, most of us will celebrate our Independence Day.
That is, unless, you're a Sprint Cup Series driver. They'll be celebrating anything but independence.
While most of us enjoy the liberties of freedom. NASCAR drivers will be linked with a ball-and-chain to a draft partner in hopes they can just stay free of Daytona's catastrophic "Big One."
Daytona has always presented a lack of freedom due to it being a restrictor plate race. The physics behind a restrictor plate is that it limits the flow of air into the carburetor and thus regulates the speed a car can drive. The explanation for those not so scientifically gifted: all the cars are limited to the same maximum speed and thus tend to travel in one big pack.
Needless to say, when you're cruising with 42 other cars at speeds of over 200 mph, the slightest mishap can lead to a big LA freeway-esque pile up. Even the best drivers will get caught in such wrecks, and it's uncommon for drivers to have better track records on superspeedways, like Daytona and Talladega, than they do elsewhere.
At most tracks, there are usually three or four drivers with ratings over 100. At Daytona, there are two: Tony Stewart, whose 100.6 just makes the cut, and Trevor Bayne, who won his one and only start there.
The issue with a lack of freedom has compounded itself this year due to a new style of racing.
Changes in car design have made it more beneficial for drivers to team up and draft off one another. The effect has caused the field to separate out. It now tends to look like a non-restrictor plate race, except that instead of cars headed off by themselves, they break off with a dancing partner.
On one hand, it's made for an interesting strategy. In some cases, drivers that aren't even associated with one another will team up to gain ground. The most recent race at Talladega posed a crazy finish with a pack of eight cars (four pairs) crossing the finish line as a unit.
However, it's also taken away some of liberties drivers have had. They can no longer win a race only on their own accord and will be left in the dust if they don't find someone to drive with. The wild-and-crazy every-man-for-himself races at Daytona are a thing of the past. And, while "The Big One" still struck early in February's race, it's possible that it might not have the same affect it once had with the field spreading out.
One thing's for sure, though, no matter what type of racing is being run by the Sprint Cup Series' drivers during Saturday's race. It'll be anything but an independence day for them.
For the rest of you, sure, you have the freedom of thought, but why go through that trouble when I'm doing the work for you? Here's some fantasy advice in a race that tends to be somewhat of a crapshoot.
*In case you're new to this segment, check out my first fantasy post on how the system works.
Strategy: Strategy for Daytona is simple. It's hard to predict a winner and we don't have enough data yet to know if the two-car draft will change anything. Stay away from your best drivers this week; you don't want to waste a start on a bad finish.
#14 Tony Stewart - For a guy that hasn't started him once this year, I definitely recommend him a lot. There's two things to remember: first, he's not always my top choice, just a consideration; second, he's had a great career, so some of his stats could be inflated. He's worth considering (again) because he finished so badly last week and on the cusp of the Chase, so you have to assume that will fuel him. As I mentioned before, he's also the only regular driver with a driver rating here of over 100.
#22 Kurt Busch - Call me a bandwagoner, but Busch has really come on strong after a well-documented disgruntling start. His win last week on a road course has a no bearing on a superspeedway, but 10 top-fives in 21 starts does!
#24 Jeff Gordon - Gordon's won six races here. He also has 18 top-10s, but that's in 37 races, so not the best ratio. I considered Kevin Harvick (#29) as well, but I'll show due respect to a six-time winner!
#11 Denny Hamlin - I could see the new drafting style working to his benefit with his Joe Gibbs Racing team, but he has one top-10 in 11 starts and an average finish of 22.9 at Daytona. I'll wait until he proves something before rolling the dice on those numbers.
#1 Jamie McMurray - It's about time McMurray show up for his token major win. He hasn't had a good season, but he has a knack for winning big races (and only big races). I might not be starting him, but he's won here twice since 2007, so he's a good option to have available.
#4 Kasey Kahne - Kahne could be somewhat of a reach, but he hasn't been bad on this track and is less of a risk for a wasted start than someone who's having a stronger season.
#33 Clint Bowyer - So much for the strategy of not starting the best drivers this week. Bowyer is getting rolled off the hauler because his 13.2 average finish is the highest among any driver currently in the top 12 and six top-10s in 11 starts is pretty impressive. He also nearly won Talladega earlier this year, so he's proven he does well in the two-car draft.
#88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. - Bowyer and Earnhardt are numbers one and two in the B-group, so I've totally disregarded my strategy! Earnhardt has a similarly strong track record at Daytona. His 14.8 average finish trails only Bowyer among the current top-12 and his two wins and 13 top-10s in 23 starts catches the eye.
#39 Ryan Newman - Newman has two more DNFs (five) than he does top-10s (three). He is also on a two-man team, so that could somewhat hurt his chances since he won't have as many ready-to-go draft partners as some of the three or four-man teams.
#42 Juan Pablo Montoya - These types of tracks aren't his specialty as they are far different from his racing past on road courses. He's also on just a two-man team and seems to be viewed adversely around the garage, so he might not fare well with drafting.
#6 David Ragan - Proceed with caution! In this case, it would be very risky to use a Ragan start as he's one of very few strong drivers in the C-group. However, you can't argue with his average finish at Daytona of 16.8, which is far better than a career average of 21.3.
#34 David Gilliland - Someone's gotta answer the taco bell this week in the C-group, who better than the Taco Bell driver? Gilliland has only two top-10s this year...but they were at Daytona and Talladega. He seems to have figured out how to use the two-car draft to get a better finish than he normally would. His average Daytona finish of 21.7 is much better than a career at 28.7. He could be the guy this week to spell the top of the C-group.
#6 David Ragan - See disclaimer above and continue proceeding with caution.
#21 Trevor Bayne - Ask yourself: could lightning strike the same place twice? Sure, but it's not likely. Just because he won in February doesn't make him much more likely to win now than he was then.
My preliminary roster
A - KURT BUSCH (8), Harvick (8)
B - BOWYER (6), EARNHARDT JR. (3), Kahne (6), McMurray (8)
C - GILLILAND (9), Ragan (4)
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How To Make Beer Popsicles At Home
Yesterday we mentioned the beer push up pops that are being served in New York, but since a trip out isn't on the agenda for us, we decided to take matters into our own hands. We learned lots of tricks along the way and although this isn't the healthiest summer treat you can eat — that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it at least once!
What You NeedIngredients
6 Limes
6 teaspoons of Light Agave Nectar
6 cans of beer (we used Tecate)
6 wooden skewers, sticks or plastic utensils
1 bowl for each can of beer
6 plastic party cups (optional)
1. Open Cans: There are two methods to making these popsicles. The first is made in the can where you'll have to remove some of the beer before adding in the extras (see: drink). You'll want to "remove" roughly 1/4 of the can so it doesn't expand into a beer volcano in your freezer (just trust us on this one). The other method is to pour the entire contents of the can into a plastic party cup. You'll be able to freeze the entire beer, but it will require buying said cups, so the choice is up to you. Either way, open your cans.
2. Add In Agave & Lime: When adding in the lime, we found it just as easy to juice the lime directly over the can or cup (instead of into a bowl first). Make sure your limes have been softened a little first by rolling them on the counter or popping them in the microwave for 10 seconds. Stir the contents of the cup or can until mixed (15 seconds).
3.Add Sticks: You can use almost anything in the kitchen as a stick if you don't want to purchase popsicle sticks (we used plastic silverware and bamboo skewers). Just be aware that anything wooden inserted into the mix should be moistened first. Either a quick dip in the beer or with water, this is a step that can't be skipped. If you do, your mixture will bubble and foam for roughly 20 minutes. There's a good chance (like it did in our kitchen) that it will bubble right over the edge of your container and escape to the counter and potentially floor. Note: Check the photo above for tips on inserting your stick through the pop tab to hold it in place)
4.Time To Freeze: The length of time each popsicle will take to freeze is determined by two things. The first being your freezer's temperature and the other is how well your mix was, well... mixed, so make sure all the agave and lime is combined! We placed each can or cup in a small bowl to catch any escaping juices and although this is an optional step, we highly suggest it for your first few attempts. Allow to freeze solid for 3-4 hours or overnight.
5.Removal: If you used the party cup method, removing the pop from the can is as simple as giving it a twist and it should pop right out. If you used the can, here's what we suggest. Use a serrated knife to cut off the bottom and slide the pop out of the can. We don't like the idea of keeping the pop in the can for fear of cutting ourselves, so if you're worried about drips, use a small plastic bowl on the bottom to catch the juices.
6. Enjoy! You can eat them just as they are or even sprinkle them with a little salt first. Make sure to share with the neighbors for an extra dose of friendliness.
Additional Notes: We did try this method with other beers and ciders (in which additional sugar isn't needed) and had the same results — frozen solid. We were worried originally that they wouldn't freeze all the way, but depending on the alcohol content in your starting beer, it might take a little longer in the freezer.
Try using smaller cups to make a smaller size popsicle as they can be a little daunting for some. Give them a try at your next party or get together and beat the heat with a little sour and sweet!
• Related: Recipe: Margaritas Made with Beer
Images: Sarah Rae Trover


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Jessica Chastain poses for some pictures as she exits the stage door of the Walter Kerr Theatre after performing in The Heiress on Saturday night (November 3) in New York City.
The star of the current Broadway revival was joined outside the theater by her co-star Dan Stevens.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jessica Chastain
The cast of The Heiress celebrated their opening night on the Great White Way last week – be sure to check out the pics!
Grab tickets for the play while you still can – the show is running on a limited eighteen-week engagement.
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Very happy with the car overall!! I'm a 6'2" man and there's plenty of space for me, but the kids get squished somewhat in the back seat.
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|What it's good for
|700 x 20c
|thin, primarily for time trails and lighter riders
|700 x 23c
|normal, for most conditions, racing and training
|700 x 25c
|thicker, longer wearing, more shock absorption
|700 x 28c
|thick, longest lasting, ideal for touring, commuting and heavy riders
About 650c Wheels
Some time-trial bikes, as well as some compact, smaller models come equipped with 650c wheels, which are smaller diameter than 700s. These are a little lighter and slightly stronger, and they accelerate faster than standard 700c wheels. But, 650c wheels sometimes ride a bit rougher (smaller, lighter riders can compensate by dropping tire pressure slightly), lose momentum a bit faster and cover less distance per revolution (strong riders will require taller gearing). So, if you're comparing bikes with both wheel sizes, be sure to test ride them to feel the differences for yourself. That's the best way to decide.
Tubeless And Tubular Tires
Most road bicycles today are equipped with tires called "clinchers," which contain tubes inside. These tires are held on the wheel with a mechanical fit. The tire beads "clinch" the rim.
There's another type of tire found on some road bicycles and available for wheelsets with rims made for them. It's called a "tubular" and also known as a "sew-up," (you'll see why in a second). Tubular tires are common in professional road racing because they have a true round profile, which offers a slightly smoother ride than standard tires, something favored by those who spend entire days in the saddle.
This round profile is due to the tubular's casing being sewn together at the bottom. There's a tube inside just like inside standard tires, but it's sewn inside, which means repairing flats requires a lot more work. (On the road, you simply replace the tire; to fix the tire, you must do minor surgery on it.) Besides the smoother ride, tubular wheels and tires are usually slightly lighter than standard models, too, because of the fact that tubular rims are simple box sections.
Tubulars aren't common on our road bikes because of the hassles involved in fixing flats and also the fact that to mount the tires, you must glue them on the rims. However, if you're racing, you might like to give them a try. And, if that's the case you'll want to learn about tubular tire gluing and tire repair.
The newest road tire type is "tubeless." Just like motorcycle and car tires, these are run without tubes, which eliminates pinch flats, saves a little weight and significantly improves ride quality. These, too, require a special rim, so bikes with wheels with tubeless-compatible rims will accept tubeless tires. This is because with tubeless tires the tire and rim fit together with an airtight bead lock. And, there are no holes inside the rim, and a special Presta valve that's installed in the rim. We expect to see tubeless on more road bikes in the future. Right now, they're only found on a few of our models.
Component Groups
The main companies making full lines of road components (sometimes called "groups" or "gruppos") are Campagnolo, Shimano and SRAM. These makers offer different levels of components to suit the various rider levels from entry-level to pro racer. A group is typically comprised of brakes, hubs, chain, cassette, bottom bracket, crank, derailleurs, shifters and headset.
Keep in mind that many road bikes come equipped with wheelsets, which include hubs so you may or may not get hubs from the same manufacturer as the rest of the components on your new bike. Also, some bicycle manufacturers make or have made their own components, and you might see these on a bike instead of the brand found on most of the other parts. And, it's a common practice to upgrade certain components where the company feels it's beneficial. So, for example, you might get the next-level rear derailleur on a bike as a way for the bike company to add a little extra value.
Electronic Shifting
The most recent advancement in drivetrain technology is electronic shifting. First introduced to the mass market by Shimano, these shifters and derailleurs use lightning-fast electrical impulses to change gears. This shifting is reliably precise and quick. The integrated computer unit ensures that shifting is perfect for both the front and rear derailleurs by monitoring their position without sacrificing any shifting speed. And because there are no cables involved, contamination and cable stretch are non-issues. Surprisingly this technology only tacks on a handful of grams of weight too.
Choosing Components
As you spend more money, parts get lighter (with the use of less material; and carbon at the higher price points), and the bearing quality (bearings are what the hubs, headset, pedals and crankset spin on) improves. Higher-level components shift and brake slightly better, too — though even entry-level braking and shifting is exceptional on modern systems.
So, how do you decide what to buy? It comes down to your price range and which group offers the features you want (i.e. weight, number of gears, appearance, quality). Usually, you can narrow it down to a couple of groups. And, at that point, a great way to decide is to ride and compare. If you can feel a difference in braking and shifting, go with the bike you like better.
To help you understand what's what with modern parts packages, here's a brief overview (we're happy to go into detail so please contact us or visit if you'd like to learn more or have questions):
|compact or standard double chainring w/10 cogs
|nice function and finish
|compact or standard double chainring w/10 cogs
|almost Athena-quality function and finish
|compact or standard double chainring w/11 cogs
|almost Chorus-quality function and finish
|compact or standard double chainring w/11 cogs
|almost Record-quality function and finish
|compact or standard double chainring w/11 cogs
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|compact or standard double chainring w/11 cogs
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|sweet shifting, braking and reliability at a nice price
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|compact or standard double chainring w/10 cogs
|among the world's lightest components
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|compact or standard double chainring w/10 cogs
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|compact or standard double chainring w/10 cogs
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Regardless of what bike you choose it won't be much fun riding it if the gearing isn't appropriate for your fitness level and where and how you pedal. Fortunately, all component groups offer a variety of different gearing options. And we can also modify things if needed to suit your needs. Here's what's involved:
Chainrings and Cogs
There are sprockets on the front and back of the bike. The fronts are called "chainrings" and they're located on the crankset, the part that the pedals are attached to. The crankset comes with 2 (called a "double") or 3 chainrings (called a "triple"). Triple cranksets include a small inner chainring (sometimes called a "granny") that offers easier hill-climbing gears. There are also cranksets called "compact" that have only 2 chainrings but have a smaller small chainring for easier climbing. These are more common than triples today.
The sprockets on the rear of the bike are called "cogs," or, if you're referring to the entire cluster of gears, it's called a "cassette" or "freewheel." The cassette is attached to the rear wheel and drives the bike as you pedal. Depending on the components on the bike, there will usually be from 8 to 11 cogs on the rear cassette.
How Many Gears?
To figure out how many total gears are on a bike, simply multiply the number of chainrings by the number of cassette cogs. For example on a model with a triple crankset and a 10-cog cassette, you have 30 gears — quite an upgrade from the 10-speeds so popular years ago.
How many gears to get depends on how and where you ride. If you're reasonably fit and bike in flat to rolling terrain, you'll probably be fine with a double chainring and 9 to 11 rear cogs. If it's hilly and you're getting into shape, consider a compact crankset. They provide the simpler double-chainring shifting up front with a small enough small chainring for easier climbing, too. Triple cranksets are an option for those who climb high and aren't super strong, too. The third chainring (sometimes called the "granny gear") offers even easier climbing than the compact crankset's smallest chainring.
When considering how many rear cogs to get, keep in mind that you'll have plenty of gears even if you get a 9-cog cassette. If you go to a bike with more cogs (you can't increase the number of cogs unless the bicycle accepts that cassette), you can either choose a wider range of gears or more-closely spaced gears. The latter is excellent for racing and training because it makes it easier to fine-tune pedaling effort. Wider gearing offers easier low gears so it's ideal for mountain riding and for when you're not in tip-top shape.
How the Gears Feel
To figure out how easy it is to pedal the gears, you have to know a little more about the chainrings and cogs. They are referred to by the number of teeth on them. So, you might read in bike specifications about 39/53 chainrings and 12-23 cassettes. This means that the small chainring has 39 teeth and the large has 53 teeth and that the cassette has a small cog with 12 teeth on it and a large one with 23. Meanwhile, a compact drivetrain could have a crankset with 34- and 50-tooth chainrings and the cassette might be the same 12-23. To know the size of every cog and chainring, you usually have to count each one (cogs and chainrings are often marked but the marks can be hard to see).
Know Your Numbers
Don't let the numbers confuse you. The key thing to know is that for chainrings, larger numbers mean it's harder to pedal and vice versa. For cogs, it's the opposite: the larger the number, the easier it is to pedal and vice versa. By keeping these rules in mind, you can quickly see that a 30/42/52 triple crankset and a 12-30 cassette will offer much easier gearing than a 39/53 double with a 12-23 cassette.
Pondering A Compact Or A Triple
Many people wonder whether or not they need a compact crankset or a triple crankset. Our advice is that it depends a lot on how and where you ride. If you like the hills, ride fairly long distances, sometimes carry gear and aren't training all the time to be in optimum fitness, a compact is a nice way to go. You get the easy shifting of a double crankset with gears that make most climbs manageable.
A triple crankset gives you a third, even smaller chainring than what's on a compact crankset. So, it's great if you scale steep climbs, carry loads and travel long distances. Even if you don't use the small chainring all that much, it can be a lifesaver at the end of a long ride when a tough climb stands between you and home. Triple-chainring drivetrains shift slightly more slowly than doubles, which is a consideration if you're riding for a good time in a century, for example.
If you're not sure which is right for you, we recommend coming in and trying the various drivetrains to feel how they work for you. It's also helpful to talk to your friends who ride and see what they recommend since you'll likely be hitting the road with them and enjoying similar rides.
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Cassette Considerations
You also need to decide on the range of gears on your rear cassette. In the table to the right is a guide to some commonly available sizes and what they're designed for:
The Fun Part
Now that you have an idea how to decide what type of road machine to get, it's time to come into our store and do some tire kicking and test riding to see how the models compare in person. This will complete the picture and give you a chance to see what you get at the various price points. Here are a final few helpful tips:
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Thanks for reading. We look forward to helping you select the perfect road bicycle!


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The places we learn
If it takes a village to raise a child, then certainly it takes an entire institution to shape a well-rounded college graduate. Bluffton University is such a place. The learning process happens within the classroom and in many other locations where students build the skills they need to be successful personally, professionally and in life. At Bluffton, these are the places we learn.
Learning in buildings and grounds
Many students at Bluffton participate in the Learn and Earn program which places them in a variety of campus jobs. Nearly 100 students a year are placed in jobs at buildings and grounds. Ron Epp, who is in charge of the safety program, as well as making sure the electric and plumbing systems are functioning properly, values the relationships and learning which can develop through the student's jobs.
Sometimes students tell us they have never picked up a paintbrush or weed whacker before in their life, so the buildings and ground staff work alongside the students when training them, said Epp. Our student workers are acquiring skills that will be useful when they have families and homes of their own.
Epp is quick to point out that he is not the only one involved with the students, but it is a group effort with the more than 15 staff members at buildings and grounds. "I'm very grateful that I have the privilege of working with some of the most knowledgeable, talented and committed individuals."
Along with teaching practical skills, Epp and his colleagues work to teach important values to their student workers. "Punctuality sets a great first impression, both now and in the future," said Epp. "We also work with the students to understand the importance of a positive work ethic; that they do the job right and that the quality of the job is important no matter how mundane the task may seem."
Together, the building and grounds staff makes sure that the students not only get their jobs done, but try to provide an environment where students can learn. An important aspect to Epp is the relationships that develop. "The staff at buildings and grounds takes the time to listen to students, working towards a mentoring relationship. We don't just focus on work, but we take an interest in students lives, getting to know their goals and dreams."
Learning with an advisor
Dr. George Metz, professor of education and education department chair, meets with many students who visit his office for academic advising sessions. Metz wants to have an impact on every student he interacts with. He does not want to be someone who signs off on a schedule but an advisor who is available and wants to help them grow and learn.
"The role of the advisor is three-fold," said Metz. "First and foremost, effective advisors keep students on track so that they can complete a degree in four years. Through advising, students can also learn why it is important to take specific courses and that they are not just required to fill their schedules. In addition, Bluffton is a place where students and professors can establish relationships and advising can be one of the best ways to do this."
Metz takes time to assess the needs of each student he advises. It is more effective to help a student discover their strengths so they can learn how to reach their potential. Sometimes, while working with a student, it becomes clear that their preferred major does not fit their personal strengths. In this case, Metz stresses the importance of considering options. "One of the advantages of Bluffton's size is that professors see students on a regular basis so they can feel more comfortable having that conversation with a student," said Metz. While this is not an easy conversation, Metz feels that the advisor owes the student realistic advice.
Through the advising process, Metz enjoys watching students change and learn during their four years. In particular, as first-year students, students are usually content getting a schedule filled out. As students continue their college career, they gain confidence, ask questions and make decisions that prepare them for life beyond Bluffton.
Learning in the locker room
As head men's basketball coach at Bluffton for the past 20 seasons, Guy Neal sees himself as a teacher, both on and off the court.
"A collegiate basketball program that is run correctly is a microcosm of life. It is a great classroom to teach many things," said Neal. In the short term, Neal feels that the goal of the basketball program is to make the athletes better players and working with them to be motivated students and positive contributors to the Bluffton community. In the long run, however, the college basketball experience helps build the foundation for skills that will help student-athletes for life after Bluffton.
Neal's players must learn to balance a busy academic schedule with practices, games and meetings. It is essential that players organize their time wisely in order to efficiently manage everything that they have to do. Student-athletes must also persevere and keep working when they are tired. This means they must learn to get up and go to class in the morning after a long road trip, just as later in life they will have to get up and go to work when they are tired. Neal also noted that through basketball, his players learn to handle both failure and success.
With each new season, Neal is encouraged that collegiate athletics can be a rewarding and enriching experience. "I've always felt that student-athletes in essence have a double major in academics and athletics, and that they will eventually be more prepared to take on things that will come at them." Neal knows that choosing to play college basketball requires a tremendous amount of sacrifice. It is the process of making a commitment to something, investing time and effort into something and achieving positive results in return. In the end Neal feels, "If you commit and invest yourself, good things will happen; and if a group does that, really great things can happen."
Learning in the president's office
Leadership has always been something that Hannah Rybka from Hinckley, Ohio, tried to explore in her time at Bluffton. As a first-year student, Rybka was inspired by the model of her resident advisor (RA), Mary (Eckert '08) DeArmond. "I was so impressed with the leadership skills that she gained from being involved in campus programs and I remember thinking, I want to be like Mary," said Rybka.
As a senior, Rybka was elected by her peers to the office of Student Senate president. Although she had previous experiences running student organization meetings, she still felt unsure before her first Student Senate meeting earlier this fall. "I was so nervous, it was very intimidating," she explains, "Most people in the meeting had been on Senate for a number of years. Here I came, being new to Senate and I was the one who was supposed to lead the meeting. I looked around the room and realized that everyone else knew more than I did," said Rybka.
As Senate president, she is learning that when trying to accomplish goals as a group, it is important to lead with confidence and passion. "It didn't take me long to discover that people are more likely to work hard towards a goal if the person presenting the idea speaks with confidence and a sense of passion for the project," said Rybka.
A unique learning opportunity has been her monthly meetings with President Harder where the two talk about current events on campus. "President Harder is the head of administration; my job is to be the voice of the students," said Rybka. Through her interactions with President Harder, Rybka has felt challenged to take a step back when exploring a situation; to look at a situation from all angles and to approach it as objectively as possible. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for President Harder," she said.
With one semester complete, Rybka is still learning on the job. When making a decision, she is still trying to determine if her job is to do what the students want or do what is best for the students. "You can't please everyone. No matter what I decide or how I run a meeting, no matter what I do it is impossible for me to please everyone. Instead, I try to find the proper balance."
Learning in and out of the classroom
As a production director, Dr. Melissa Friesen, associate professor of theatre and communication and the Mary Nord Ignat and Joseph Ignat Chair in Theatre, is use to being the one in control. But in a summer theatre workshop, she took on the role of the student. "The experience helped me grow professionally and re-connect with what my students may be feeling, and it can be slightly scary," said Friesen.
As holder of an endowed chair, Friesen receives special support to enhance her directing and teaching of Bluffton's theatre programs. In the summer of 2009 in Portland, Ore., she attended a week long workshop, Devising Civic Theatre: Performance, Social Justice, Participation and Dialogue that provided Friesen with an opportunity to learn about devised theatre techniques, a format where the script is developed by the performers through drama explorations based on a theme, place or participants personal stories.
"As a professor I am usually in the role of facilitator. When I participated in the workshop, I was the learner. I felt both free and vulnerable." On one hand, Friesen enjoyed a role in which she was not expected to have all of the answers and there was room for experimentation. At the same time, it was a challenge to be vulnerable and try new things.
Friesen took what she learned at the workshop and presented a Friday Colloquium, a semi-weekly gathering of faculty, in December of 2009. Friesen led her faculty colleagues through a series of drama activities, specifically focusing on devised theatre techniques, with the goal of getting people to think through a particular idea or theme. "My hope was for the group to focus on performance as a way of learning."


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A 45-year-old woman must serve decades in state prison for raping her own son and making him live in squalor for years, a judge ruled Monday.
During a sentencing hearing, Luzerne County Judge Tina Polacheck Gartley deemed Carol Hann a "sexually violent predator" and ordered her to jail for up to 41 and a half years.
Hann was convicted in December of rape of a child, criminal conspiracy, incest, corruption of minors and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Gartley ordered Hann to serve a separate sentence on each charge, not concurrent sentences that would allow her to serve one or more of the sentences at the same time. In all, Gartley ordered Hann imprisoned for 20 years, 9 months to 41 years, 6 months.
The boy, now 14, testified at trial about how his father, Robert Caravella, introduced him to pornography at age 7 and how, on his eighth birthday, led him upstairs and demanded he have intercourse with Hann, the first of many rapes.
Caravella was convicted of conspiracy to commit rape of a child, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children and distributing explicit sexual material to minors. He is slated to be sentenced on March 11.
In addition to the sexual abuse, the teenager said he'd be given a bath about once a month, brushed his teeth "on occasion" and walked around without clothes on because he didn't know it was improper. Police say their home was strewn with trash, infested with fleas, and exhibited a "nauseating" stench of cat and human urine, along with fecal matter.
The abuse occurred at homes on North Chestnut Street in Nanticoke and Gould Street in Plymouth, police said.
As part of her sentence, Hann is forbidden from any contact with her son, Gartley ruled.
If Hann is ever released from prison, she is not to have unsupervised contact with anyone under the age of 18 and must register as a sex offender for life, per the conditions of the state police Megan's Law, the judge said.
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Luzerne woman sentenced to at least 20 years for raping son
A 45-year-old woman must serve decades in state prison for raping her own son and making him live in squalor for years, a judge ruled Monday.


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Michelle Bachman Claims Swiss Citizenship, Are All Men Pedophiles?, Bristol Palin on "Obama Girls", and More!
Since we had to push your regularly scheduled Sunday news roundup to Monday because of the silly old Mother's Day thing (ugh, celebrating inspiring women--what's that doing on this blog, right?), we've got a super-sized news roundup waiting for you. Ready for some fist-pumpers and head-scratchers? 'Cause I have both awaiting after the jump!
Michele Bachmann Claims Swiss Citizenship
This week in the weirdest possible news ever, politician Michelle Bachman became a citizen of Switzerland on March 19, making her eligible to run for office in the country. Bachman was able to apply to be a Swiss citizen due to her husband's father's Swiss citizenship, which allows her to claim citizenship, as well. Do you think she'll make a political move in Switzerland, a historically neutral political country?
Reuters Team Wins May Sidney for Childhood Obesity Expose
Congratulations to the team behind "How Washington Went Soft on Childhood Obesity", who won a May Sidney Award for their reporting. And yes, you guessed it--one of the two reporters on the team is a woman: Janet Roberts! This is a story you don't want to miss.
What Does "Professional" Look Like Today?__
At the Harvard Business Review blog, Allison Fine looks at the world "professional" in the context of social media. She says, "The real problem is that using social media challenges their basic assumptions of what it means to be 'professional.' The definition of professional behavior is an immutable set of behaviors developed early in one's career."
In War for Talent, 'Brogrammers' Will Be Losers
At CNN.com, web and mobile app developer Gina Trapani talks about the war for talent in the tech industry, and says that those companies that are recruiting women and men equally are the ones that are going to win out. Sexism is having a major influence on the working environment for women in tech in 2012.
Fewer Women in Top U.S. Tech Jobs Since 2010
...and speaking of which, Reuters reports that there are fewer of us in top U.S. tech jobs since 2010. OUCH. "Nine percent of U.S. chief information officers (CIOs) are female, down from 11 percent last year and 12 percent in 2010." Are any of you striving to make this number change?
Bristol Palin's Gay Marriage Rant: Obama Girls Watch Too Much 'Glee'
Caitlin McDevitt on Politico reports on Bristol Palin's recent blog post in which she writes that Malia and Sasha Obama have influenced their father's opinion on gay marriage. From the post: '"While it's great to listen to your kids' ideas, there's also a time when dads simply need to be dads,' Bristol, the eldest daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, wrote in a blog post titled 'Hail to the Chiefs - Malia and Sasha Obama' on Thursday." Here's the rest of Bristol Palin's blog post--what are your thoughts on this?
Chances That An Adult Minimum Wage Worker is a Woman
Ready for an infographic that'll drop your jaw? (Spoiler alert: Women make up the majority in this one...and that's not a good thing.
Pedophilia Documentarian: "Eighteen Is Just A Number"
If you're not reading BuzzFeed Shift yet, you're a crazyperson. Anna North writes about the fascinating documentary* Are All Men Pedophiles? *, which argues that sex between teenagers and adults shouldn't such a controversial, and--if you'll excuse the pun--hands-off issue. What do you think after reading about this?
3 Things Professional Women Should Stop Apologizing For
The title says it all: Pro ladies, stop apologizing for these three things if you want to get ahead. Amber Mac over at *Fast Company *is your guide.
Phoenix High School Baseball Team Balks Over Having to Face Team With a Girl In Title Game
Did you hear about this insanity in Arizona? The Phoenix high school Paige Sultzbach attends doesn't have a softball team, so the talented athlete plays on the all-boys baseball. And she's darn good--her team was slated to play in the state championship last week. Oh, except for one thing: their opponents forfeited because the otherwise-male roster included a girl. Yes, really. What's your reaction to the story?
Argentina OKs Transgender Rights: ID Changes, Sex-Change Operations, and Hormone Therapy
Major news in Argentina for gender rights: The country has unanimously approved a measure to cover sex-change surgery or hormone therapy under public or private heath care plans under a gender rights law. "The measure also gives people the right to specify how their gender is listed at the civil registry when their physical characteristics don't match how they see themselves."
Femanomics: 105 Women in Venture Capital and Angel Investment You Should Know
It's all in the title--got an idea? TechCocktail has 105 women who may be very, very interested in your stroke of brilliance.
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GameDynamo - "Apparently, the roster for NetherRealm's superhero beat-em-up Injustice: Gods Among Us has not been unveiled completely. On his Twitter page, Ed Boon, co-creator of Mortal Kombat and creative director for Injustice, has teased the appearance of Lobo, the wild-haired alien mercenary that has been biking his way through DC's comic-verse since the 80s."
Did you guys know a NEW ASSASSIN'S CREED is Coming!!?!?!?!?!?!?!? 0.o
Almost every story..
Thanks DJZed for this diversion-
the Aprovals forecast Assassin's Creed Boredom.
LOBO is a great DC character. I wish they would have kept him evil good and vibrant Baddies are hard to find & create.
I definitely want this game.
i also follow him on twitter and he hinted at Doomsday also coming...I think this game is going to be one of the biggest and best fighting games in recent history but unfortunately i'm afraid that a lot of people will "ignore" it due to everyone still stuck in the fps, open world, mindset....I'll be getting it for sure day-1, matter of fact, let me warm up by going to play the latest mortal kombat right now.
-OMFG yes yes yes, Rocksteady should do him as there next IP, would also love to see doomsday in there, and MP mode were 4 players team up to take down the Doomsday player :P


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Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., founded in 1956, is a growing international manufacturer and marketer of building products. Through its subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company inc., it designs, engineers, and manufactures structural connectors, anchors, and other products for new construction, retrofitting, and do-it-yourself (DIY) markets. Simpson Strong-Tie is the leading structural connector manufacturer in the United States and Europe.


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[AU, Pre-New Moon] Bella will do anything to become a vampire. She pushes Edward too far one night and regrets her decision. Chapter 4: Unveiling Truths Bella and Edward each get their encounter with magic. Will this be the answer to their problems?
All recognizable characters belong to the wonderful Stephenie Meyer. Story is AU and Pre-New Moon.
1. Chapter 1: Never Enough
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Her heart was beating erratically, and her breaths were coming in short gasps. No matter how many times Edward kissed her, Bella will never get used to the sensation.
Her senses were being drowned in a tumult of emotions, rushing blood, and a distinct primitive need, as Edward's sweet breath washed over her. But the fleeting touch of his cold, granite lips against her own was never enough. Bella always thirsted for more, but Edward would always restrain her—and himself. They couldn't risk more than a few chaste kisses and innocent touches, for the fear that someone will get hurt. However, Bella didn't care about the dangers anymore. She wanted to feel, and she yearned desperately for more than just a touch, or a soft caress. That yearning was building up, deep within the pits of her stomach; and one day, Bella was sure that it will burst out of her like an immortal fire, raging wildly and out of control.
Bella needed Edward. She wanted him.
Edward was feeling conflicted on many levels. Bella was making it harder for him to resist her. For every kiss that he would steal from her, she would always seize the opportunity to jump on him and ravish his mouth. As much as he wanted to explore the warm, cavernous depths of her delicate mouth, and taste the exquisite silkiness of her tongue, he was unable to. If he were to open his mouth to her, the paralysing and deadly venom lining his teeth would surely harm her.
The venom which was meant for his prey, only served to remind him that he was a killer and a murderer. The depth of this implication hit him hard, and he closed his eyes as he remembered a time when he had imagined sinking his hard teeth into Bella's skin and tearing her neck apart, because her scent was so alluring to him. He remembered when he had once fantasized about bathing his face in her warm and sweet blood, as the thick crimson liquid runs down the sides of his mouth and neck, as he feeds on her.
But now, in a twist of irony, Edward couldn't imagine or live a life without Bella; and guilt tumbled upon him as he thought of being the one responsible for her death.
'No. I can't do this. I will not kill her. I cannot become the monster that lives inside of me.' Edward thought feverishly. He would never forgive himself if anything ever happened to Bella.
"Edward?" Bella questioned. His head was bowed, and he seemed to be lost in painful thoughts, as his brows furrowed and a dark grimace marred his beautiful features. Edward looked up, and took in a deep breath of the heady, floral scent that was undeniably Bella.
She was beautiful, in every sense of the word. His eyes softened as he took in her womanly figure sitting comfortably on his black leather couch. She was wearing a light blue woollen sweater that fell off her shoulders gracefully, and that exposed an enormous amount of her pale neck and shoulders to his inviting golden eyes. His eyes caressed over the contours of her curves, down to her long, pale, and smooth legs that was exposed from underneath a white sensible skirt, with a pretty flower pattern adorning the hem.
"Hmm?" answered Edward absentmindedly.
"You still haven't answered my question", Bella replied tersely. "When will you change me?"
'Damn', thought Edward. He thought the kiss would distract her, make her forget about the impossible request she was demanding of him. "Bella", started Edward. "The answer is no. Ask me to give you anything else, but this."
Bella was frustrated. There is nothing more that she can want than to become a vampire—to be with Edward forever. She will grow old, become wrinkled, ugly, and eventually die. But Edward will remain an immortal beauty forever; and she knew that with time, his love for her will wane. Because in a realistic world, a seventeen-year old making out with an eighty-year old is just, well, plain strange.
Her mind was set and resolute. Nothing will stop her from achieving her desires. She will do anything to be with Edward Cullen forever—even if it meant risking her life.
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|Sea Documentation
Sea is a set of function libraries designed to make the process of writing new World of Warcraft UI mods faster and simpler. It is designed to reflect a Java-like object oriented library style. This addon is a function library. This means that it doesn't have any UI on its own, but rather provides functionality for other addons. If you are an addon user and not an addon developer all you need to do is to leave this addon turned on if you have any other addons that depend on it.
The most current version is available at http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info4327-Sea.html.
Sea.IO.print("Hello World!");
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ASIST 2012 Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD, October 26-30, 2012
Organization in Twitter: A Case Study of Chatterboxing by Geographic Location
Heather Moulaison and C. Sean Burns
Tuesday, 10:30am
This paper reports on a case study of Twitter posts (tweets) by chatterboxers to study labeling conventions in Twitter. Chatterboxing is the act of watching a televised event such as the Super Bowl and using a second screen to engage with others, primarily in real time. In studying chatterboxing during the Super Bowl, three locations identified as heavily invested in the event (hometowns of the teams and the location of the game: Boston, NYC, Indianapolis) were compared to locations that were not invested (Dallas, Miami, Seattle) in order to examine the use of #hashtags and @mentions as labeling conventions. Non-parametric statistical comparisons were made between three non-invested but similar locations in order to test the use of labeling conventions. A qualitative analysis of a subset of non-location specific Twitter posts supplied information about the content of tweets, the aboutness of #hashtags, and the placement of #hashtags in the tweets. Our findings indicate that #hashtags and @mentions have two separate functions but that location has a positive influence on their statistical dependency. We also find that #hashtags are used as organizational devices and can reflect aboutness. Specifically, they are used to describe in order to categorize and to retrieve in order to follow or join a conversation.


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Backlink Analysis, Content Audit and Rank Tracking for Every Site
Be one step ahead by actively analyzing and tracking your site and your competitors. The SEO tools provide a unique analysis process that will extract critical data for your internet marketing campaigns. We deliver and prioritize marketing intelligence datapoints in a way that will make it easier for you to understand why your site may not be ranking as it should be, while your competitors are reaping all the search benefits.


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The Registrar's Office hours are 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Friday. If you have any questions regarding your academic records, the Registrar's Office Staff will be happy to assist you. You can call us at (312) 906-5080 or stop by Suite 220.
Fall 2006 Final Exams
Exam Schedule. The final exam schedule for the current semester is available here. You will be notified of the classroom assignments for your exams prior to the start of exam period. The deadlines for exam reschedule requests, and for registering to take exams on computer, have now passed.
•Availability of Professors' Old Exams. Many professors make their old exams available for students to review. Exams after 1992 are available online by going to http://library.kentlaw.edu/Services/students.htm and clicking on the Exam Database link (under Resources). Exams dating from 1992 and before are bound in volumes available in the 10th floor reading room in the Library.
•Exam Emergencies. If an emergency occurs that may prevent you from taking a final exam, you or someone on your behalf should call Dean Sowle (312/906-5282) or Mindi Mysliwiec (312/906-5005) as soon as possible. If you cannot reach either of us, call the Registrar's office (312/906-5080). Do not contact your professor about any problem connected with your exam, as this may compromise your anonymity. Please read Section VII of the Student Handbook, which contains the rules governing exams, exam conflicts, make-up exams, missed exams, and related issues; and review Article II of the Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook.
•Consulting Laptops During Exams. Unless your professor specifically authorizes it, you may not consult materials (notes, outlines, etc.) stored on your laptop computer during an open book or limited open book exam; you are limited to consulting print materials authorized by your professor. Please note: This is separate from the issue of whether you may write your exam on your own laptop. The limitation described above applies whether you are writing your exam by hand or on a lab or laptop computer.
•Cell Phones During Exams. You are not permitted to use a cell phone during any exam, including during any restroom breaks. If you have a cell phone with you during an exam, it must be turned off and stored out of sight.
•Access to Computer Labs During Exams. Because we use the computer labs during many of the exam slots during exam period, access for other purposes (e.g., printing out papers or exam outlines) is limited. Please keep in mind that there is a printer in the 5th Floor Student Lounge that you can use if the labs are all in use.
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The Democratic Alliance in Cape Town has pushed for a drought levy to be imposed according to property value in Cape Town. This levy, set to take effect in February 2018, will be used to raise funds for water projects around Cape Town until 2021.
Opposition parties have spoken out against such action criticising the City of Cape Town's late response to the water crisis, which was outlined in the early 2000s by The South African Weather Services.
Meanwhile the residents of Cape Town used less water this week compared with last week, but consumption still remains above 500 million litres a day. As a result, dam levels dropped by an expected 1% this week and Day Zero remains at 20 May 2018. High consumption of more than half of Cape Town's residents remains a concern.
Day Zero is looming. Watch the video to find out what will happen if we reach Day Zero and what the City has been doing to prevent it. Thank you to residents who have been saving water where they can. Together, we can #ThinkWaterCT and avoid Day Zero. pic.twitter.com/tHzjz8zgcJ
— City of Cape Town (@CityofCT) December 5, 2017
The City's water dashboard highlights are as follows:
- This week's dam levels stand at 34% – down from 35% the week before
- Only 25.1% of the water is useable
- Collective consumption remains high at 611 million litres per day – 111 million litres above the target of 500 million litres
- The percentage of households using less than 87 litres per day increased to 40% for the week – up from 36% last week
- In terms of the City' progress with its augmentation projects, this figure stands at 50%, up from 48% last week
- Together, these factors put Day Zero at 20 May 2017. If water savings had increased, they could have pushed Day Zero further back.
The City of Cape Town has also been criticised for not taking serious measures against industries and retail outlets that produce bottled water, which comes from the same dams.
Here is a table showing the different retail outlets and where their water comes from:
Here is your weekly dam update:
The Vaal River System consisting of 14 dams serving mainly Gauteng Sasol and Eskom is at 86%.
The Cape Town Dams System consisting of six dams serving mainly City of Cape Town this week is at 34%.
Here are the latest dam percentages throughout the country:
For a more in depth rainfall update, visit WeatherSA or click here. For more information on the water storage levels across the country, visit the DWS site. For a comprehensive drought status report from the Department of Water and Sanitation, click here.


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Estimated Savings From Michigan's 1997 State Employees Pension Plan Reform
Since March 31, 1997, new state employees who qualify for the Michigan State Employees' Retirement System have been placed in a 401(k)-style "defined-contribution" retirement plan, rather than MSERS' traditional "defined-benefit" pension plan. Under the new arrangement, state government makes mandatory contributions to employees' individual retirement savings accounts, but does not guarantee employees a defined retirement income, as it did under the traditional plan.
In this Policy Brief, the author analyzes state pension data to determine whether state taxpayers have saved money as a result of the switch.


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25 Vegetarian and Vegan Meals from 2009
Vegan tamales, baked tofu, roasted vegetables on polenta, and the very best veggie burger ever. These were just a few of the vegetarian and vegan recipes we published in 2009. Here's a full roundup of our favorites from this past year; bookmark this for some fresh and healthy January cooking!
Photos above have captions with links to the pictured recipe.
Vegan Recipes
• Curried Udon Noodle Stir-Fry
• Couscous with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Capers
• Hijiki with Carrots
• Baked Tofu
• Vegetarian Guinness Stew
• Tofu Steak with Miso and Ginger
• Very Simple Dal Palak
• Watercress and Cabbage Stir-Fry
• Vegan Corn Tamales
• Fresh Vegetable Sandwich
• Breanne's Polenta with Black Beans and Coconut Tomato
• Quebecois Feves au Lard, or Maple Baked Beans (the vegan version)
• Black Rice with Edamame
• Lauren's New Orleans-Style Vegan Muffuletta
• Jean's Roasted Vegetables on Creamy Polenta
• Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa)
• Megan's Tempeh Reubens
• Hearty and Healthy Apple Muffins
• Sweet Potatoes with Star Anise, Ginger, and Lime
Vegetarian Recipes
• Nutloaf
• Butternut Squash, Sage, and Parmesan Pasties
• Best-Ever Veggie Burgers from Northstar Cafe
• Bánh Mì with Lemongrass Tofu
• Grilled Eggplant Topped with Goat Cheese and Tomato
• Melinda's Spaghetti Squash With Avocado and Parmesan
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DAYTONA BEACH -- Three people were duped by two men selling fake computers in the parking lots of two different stores, police said, and investigators believe the two scams are linked.
DAYTONA BEACH — A man who sang his way onto television's "American Idol" and even ended up going to Hollywood Week for the show is on the run after police said he robbed a couple at gunpoint.
Antonio Wheeler — who called himself "Skii Bo Ski" on the singing talent show's ninth season in 2010 when he belted out "I Heard It Though the Grapevine" — was not singing when he demanded money from Palm Coast couple Fletcher Carroll and Heather Creary on Saturday, Daytona Beach police said.
The 25-year-old Wheeler, according to police, sold the pair fake computers in the parking lot of the Target store on West International Speedway Boulevard, but the transaction was completed only when police said Wheeler lifted his shirt and showed Carroll his weapon.
The pair tried to follow Wheeler, but lost him and called police. Investigators were able to garner a partial fingerprint from the fake items and they saw it belonged to Wheeler, a report shows.
Wheeler of Orlando is now wanted on a warrant charging armed robbery.
State records show Wheeler has been arrested at least 25 times, starting when he was only 11 in 1998 on a petty theft charge. His most recent arrest was Oct. 15 on a theft charge filed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
In 2005, an Orlando police officer stunned him with a Taser after police said Wheeler swallowed crack cocaine, then refused to provide a urine sample. Wheeler later sued Orlando police and the city, and claimed the officer "tased the (urine) out of me," an article in USA Today says.
Records also show he was convicted of possession of a controlled substance, resisting an officer without violence and providing false identification to a law enforcement officer in 2009.
The suspect's Facebook page shows he has more than 1,000 friends and a colorful tour bus he rode around in with images of himself and the words, "The Skiiboski State of Mind," painted on the side of it.
Daytona Beach detectives believe the Target robbery is linked to another fake computer sale that occurred that same afternoon, but half an hour earlier in Holly Hill.
At 3:30 p.m., shopper Felicia Bunker was approached by suspect Torrence Canady in the parking lot of the Sav-A-Lot, 288 N. Nova Road, reports show. Police said Canady told Bunker he needed money to get home and had a computer for sale in his car.
Investigators said Bunker got into Canady's four-door car and saw a FedEx box. Bunker told police she gave Canady $400 for the box and what was supposed to be a computer inside, but never checked the merchandise before handing over the money, police said.
When she got home, Bunker discovered the computer was simply a piece of glass with a black frame around it partly wrapped in plastic, police said.
Police caught up with Canady later that afternoon after they saw him riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle that police thought may have been involved in a similar crime, the report shows.
Inside the car, they found other fake computers matching the description of the one Bunker said she took home, the report states.
In the Target robbery, Carroll and Creary were initially approached by Wheeler in the parking lot of Best Buy on West International Speedway, police said. The couple told Wheeler they wanted to compare prices for computers at the store and asked the suspect for his phone number. The couple then called Wheeler and told him they were going to the Target store and they could meet there.
Wheeler showed up in the parking lot of that store in his van and showed Creary two FedEx boxes in the vehicle, police said. When Creary went to inspect the boxes, the suspect told Carroll, "tell her to give me the money," the report shows.
Police said Creary then gave Wheeler $750 and he took off.
"Apparently when you go on American Idol and you don't win, you go out and pull the (expletive deleted) he's doing," said Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood.


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We have a great update - Planner 5D has released a new iOS version!
Designing your dream home with Planner 5D isn't just fun – it's a great way to learn key concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math. That's why schools around the world are bringing the home design tool into the classroom. We take a look at how Planner 5D is helping to engage a new generation of learners.Bringing education up to date
Planner 5D is proud to announce a brand new Planner 5D app created exclusively for Mac!


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Being able to promote your business in the right way is always important; without the right marketing tools, you will find that hitting a brick wall with your marketing attempts can be frustratingly easy. At BUSINESS, we understand how irritating these setbacks can be and this is why we offer a very useful promotional tool to use as a means of spreading your influence with clients and staff.
With our embossed iPad cases, you can make sure anyone with these Apple devices can keep their tablet looking smart whilst also managing to keep it nice and safe.
Made from sturdy materials that will be able to withstand fall damage, these are practical gifts as well as aesthetically pleasing. However, as well as being useful from a safety point of view they are also an excellent marketing tool. If you want to start being seen more regularly around the local area or you want to help promote your business passively by giving your staff members all an embossed iPad cover to use you will find that this is your perfect solution.
Sleek, reliable and easy to start using these classy iPad covers are the ideal choice as a gift or as a part of the "uniform" for your staff members.
We make sure that you are receiving the most high quality designs possible by taking a strict stress test on every product that we make; all of our embossed iPad cases are made bespoke for you using a design of your choosing, so we always endeavor to deliver the closest and most reliable product that we possibly can.
With any product that you buy from BUSINESS, you can be guaranteed that you have total control over how it's going to turn out – we'll give you all the help that you need in finding a design, but the final say is yours. We'll implement your logo or whatever you want into the phone cover and deliver them to you as soon as possible to help you start promoting your business positively.
The little things that nobody thinks about that create a long-term image in customers heads are marketing tools like a tablet cover. iPad tablets are commonly used in the business environment now so it's always useful to be able to give your staff something that they will use, as well, serving a purpose for promoting as well as protecting business assets.


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San Francisco Opera and the Bigger Picture Launch Digital Cinema Presentations at 121 Movie Theaters across the Country
Manhattan's Clearview Ziegfield and Brooklyn's AIX Parkside Pavilion Theatre to Offer San Francisco Opera Presentations
Spring 2008 Schedule and Theaters Announced: Multiple Showings of Puccini's La Rondine and Madama Butterfly, Saint-Saens' Samson and Delilah and Mozart's Don Giovanni To Screen Nationwide Beginning March 8
San Francisco Opera and The Bigger Picture launch their nationwide digital cinema presentations at 121 theaters beginning March 8 with four showings of La Rondine starring soprano Angela Gheorghiu in Puccini's rarely-performed gem. The digital cinema presentations will appear at numerous major cinema chains across the country including Carmike Cinemas, the leading adopter of digital cinema technology; Celebration Cinemas; Clearview Cinemas; Galaxy Theatres; Marquee Cinemas; Rave Motion Pictures; Ultrastar; and Wehrenberg, with many other theaters pending. Clearview Ziegfield in Manhattan and AIX Parkside Pavilion Theatre in Brooklyn are among the theaters in New York screening these San Francisco Opera presentations.
Read more at http://www.thebiggerpicture.us/opera/


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Here is a completely dynamic version of my paging technique in the form of a stored procedure. Just pass in a short SQL statement, the Order By clause, and the start row and end row you'd like to return in the resultset.
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