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My favorite ideas? Bosses taking a morning to serve subordinates breakfast or the priceless gift of time off. Send everyone home early one day to finish their own holiday shopping. You can't put a dollar amount on time off during the frenzied holiday season.
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Posted on 12/17/2012
Homage to David Smith, a sculpture by Les Bruning, has been installed at South Omaha Campus.
The newest addition to South Omaha Campus – a 15-foot-high, orange steel sculpture by Omaha artist Les Bruning – pays tribute to a welder's craft. Part of MCC's effort to add public art to its campuses and centers, the structure is large enough to enter and examine the icons that are an homage to the American welded sculpture artist David Smith.
The sculpture was given to MCC as an in-kind donation from the Nebraska Arts Council. First exhibited at the Pier Walk in Chicago in 1998, the sculpture was then placed on the grounds of Joslyn Castle at the Nebraska Arts Council offices and later on the Gene Leahy Mall. However, the piece was a frequent target of graffiti on the Mall, and a better location was needed. "MCC's South Omaha Campus is the perfect spot to showcase the piece," said Suzanne Wise, Nebraska Arts Council Director.
Fittingly, the sculpture is located in front of MCC's Industrial Training Center, where multiple welding classes are held. MCC welding students assisted Bruning in the installation of the sculpture.
MCC supports public art as a way to enhance learning environments and promote creative learning experiences. Recent public art efforts have included the installation of two table sculptures from American studio glass artist Therman Statom and the buffalo robe project, made possible through a buffalo hide gift from Lakota traditional artist Steve Tamayo.
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Jake Peavy 2013 Outlook
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If I could nab him for $10-$14.... maybe. He carries way too much risk and not a lot of reward. If you get the best out of him, it still may only be #3 starter stats and in that case, there are much cheaper types of pitchers to be had in auctions, and probably much cheaper pitchers to be had in standard/snake drafts.
A guy I would prefer to a Peavy, for example... just one name... Ricky Romero. He'll be much cheaper in most leagues, carries the same risk more or less but for different reasons, and very well could and probably will outproduce Peavy.
I don't know, though. There's always a chance that Peavy falls in drafts, has a bad spring training, I dunno. There's a chance he winds up being a $10 pick and that could be a bargain if he can eclipse 200 innings again next year (which I just don't see happening, which is what dampens his value for me... ). Should he land on the DL though, I don't think I would even hold a guy like Peavy for very long at all- and definitely not for an extended period of time if the recovery wasn't going as planned, as I only have 2 DL spots to work with at once (and that seems to be the standard with most leagues too).
He's a guy who would be a nice mid-end game pick in standard drafts, or a nice $8-$14 pick...but he may cost a lot more. Or people may shy away for all of the reasons I just listed, and many others will also list. Everyone is aware he is one throw away from having no shoulder or something again... I think he's extremely risky for his cost, and dare I say it... I would rather have Liriano for $5 than Peavy for $15, given that Peavy was coming off of a few horribly injury-riddled years before last season's dominant effort.
Liriano is now looking at a reduced contract in PIT and no gaurantee he will stay healthy, either.... but he could wind up pulling a Peavy and throwing 200+ innings (or pulling 'em out of his a**... i still am amazed Peavy did what, 222 innings last season?... and that's why I can't accept the idea of him holding up all year).
I don't know. I think Peavy's upside is what we saw last season. Pitching games in US Cellular isn't helpful really, although he did pitch well at home last year if I'm thinking right (or maybe that was Sale, who very well may have been undefeated at home or close to it.... anyone remember or want to clarify? I'll check baseball-ref eventually now...).
This all being said... watch Peavy and Sale's ADP and ADC heading into the drafts.... I would wager that Peavy somehow winds up being overvalued, and costing more aucton budget $ or a higher pick than Sale will... but maybe I'm just hoping that people are fearful of this injury prone tag that everyone has placed on Sale. I'd much rather risk it with Sale than Peavy too, even if I had to go $20 for Sale vs. $15 for Jake.
My input and some comparrisons, just for the sake of how I view Peavy... I am from Chicago, and actually a big Cubs fan, but also a huge fan of both Sale (went to the college my brother goes to now, FLA Gulf) and Peavy (always was a fan, and I think his comeback last year was unbelievable and admirable, and probably made Brandon Webb wanna cry and pee). I like the Sox squad for fantasy much more than the Cubs'... let me just say that. I always tend to pick Sox players and follow them closer around spring training (as far as fantasy goes).
I just don't trust Peavy much at all. He might wind up being a great sell-high type of player, though, is my one last thought.... if he's pitching great into May or June and still healthy, there's a good return to likely be had... and also a chance he goes down in the 2nd half. Always a GM or two out there who will overpay for a pitcher who is producing while being rode like a horse.... the Sox will ride Peavy, that's one thing I can expect. But how long will the horse last before he turns to glue?
That's the question. I would draft him if only to hope to cash in around May or June if he came very cheap, but I expect him to go for at least $20 in my auction league, if not more. He went for $15 last year and hadn't done much.... so yeah.
Posted 15 February 2013 - 01:46 PM
I saw on another site that last year was the first time since 2007 that Peavy made it through 30 plus starts.
That's a mind numbing statistic right there!
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C - C.Ianetta ($8), C.Stewart ($1)
1B - N.Swisher ($16); 3B - K.Youkilis ($11); CO - P.Konerko ($27)
2B - D.Pedroia ($24) ; SS - Y.Escobar ($11); MI - K.Johnson ($12)
OF - N.Cruz ($21), M.Morse ($21), T.Hunter ($11), M.Joyce ($8), J.Maxwell ($3)
DH - L.Cain ($11)
SP - J.Verlander ($32), J.Peavy ($7), E.Santana ($6), P.Hughes ($6), M.Buehrle ($4), J.Masterson ($1)
RP - J.Johnson ($12), S.Delabar ($4), D.O'Day ($0)
Bench - M.DeRosa ($0), H.Conger ($0), J.Iglesias ($0), L.Overbay ($0), P.Humber ($0), D.Smyly ($1), S.Kazmir ($0)
Posted 16 February 2013 - 02:12 PM
Think I like him better than all of those guys. Risk involved with every one of them.
Posted 16 February 2013 - 04:23 PM
2B- Altuve
SS- Hanley Rameriz
OF- Stanton, Choo, B.J Upton,
UT- Youkilis, Swisher, Cespedes
Bench: Chris Carter
P- Weaver, Parker, Cain, Wilson, Cueto, Hudson, Niese, Peavy
Closer/RP- Mo, Soriano. Holland,
Bench- Beachy
Runs, RBI's, SB's, Average, HR
ERA, WHIP, Wins, Saves, K's
Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:20 AM
Nick Mitchell, on 15 February 2013 - 01:28 PM, said:
A guy I would prefer to a Peavy, for example... just one name... Ricky Romero. He'll be much cheaper in most leagues, carries the same risk more or less but for different reasons, and very well could and probably will outproduce Peavy.
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C - Joe Mauer
1B - Lucas Duda
2B - Jose Altuve
3B - Kyle Seager
SS - J.J. Hardy
LF - Alex Gordon
CF - Carlos Gomez
RF - Jose Bautista
UTIL - Corey Dickerson
BN - Chris Davis, J.D. Martinez, Kole Calhoun
SP - Madison Bumgarner, Jon Lester, Zack Wheeler, Drew Smyly, Willy Peralta, Tanner Roark
RP - Greg Holland
BN - Kevin Gausman, Tim Lincecum, Andrew Heaney, Danny Duffy, Jeremy Hellickson
DL - Jose Fernandez
Posted 03 April 2013 - 01:39 PM
QB: Rivers, Locker
RB: Lacy, Ball, Spiller, J.Bell, Stacy, Starks, Asiata
WR: White, Wayne, J. Matthews
TE: Gates
K: Gostkowski
DST: Packers
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You shouldn't have mentioned anything. Vicedio doesn't call off Alexei which results in needless baserunner and more pitches. 2 errors by Vicedio and an unearned run.
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Cmilne23, on 03 April 2013 - 02:00 PM, said:
Posted 03 April 2013 - 02:11 PM
C - Joe Mauer
1B - Lucas Duda
2B - Jose Altuve
3B - Kyle Seager
SS - J.J. Hardy
LF - Alex Gordon
CF - Carlos Gomez
RF - Jose Bautista
UTIL - Corey Dickerson
BN - Chris Davis, J.D. Martinez, Kole Calhoun
SP - Madison Bumgarner, Jon Lester, Zack Wheeler, Drew Smyly, Willy Peralta, Tanner Roark
RP - Greg Holland
BN - Kevin Gausman, Tim Lincecum, Andrew Heaney, Danny Duffy, Jeremy Hellickson
DL - Jose Fernandez
Posted 03 April 2013 - 02:15 PM
TribeFoo, on 03 April 2013 - 02:11 PM, said:
I have been hating him for years. In real life he is just an abysmal player. Piss poor defense, swings at everything -- worst plate discipline in the league, all he does is close his eyes and swing as hard as he can and 22 to 25 times a year he will get lucky. Zero skill involved. The guy sucks.
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September 29, 2014, 7:36 amIt happened last night.
We just now seeing in dream the Massive launch of Military equipment and personnel.
Most of what we're seeing is aircraft right now.
There's a plane that looked experimental trying to take off, but crashed near a town.
It must of had a lot of explosives or something different about the plane, the crash produced a very bright blue-white flash; it seemed near nuclear in nature.
oo-oo-oh-h, it's a very sick eerie feeling hearing people scream in terror knowing what's about to happen.
September 26, 2014, 9:39 amRise of the Three
Each gray segment are about equal time frames.
September 25, 2014, 9:54 pmUff, ran some numbers.
Just a guess for tomorrow (2014-09-26).
Come On Investment Zombie, prove US wrong.
Hey!! 26 is twice 13.
So, it's Friday the 13th, Part II.
Ooooooo... this gonna be bloody.
September 24, 2014, 4:06 pmLooking for Something?
Just keep staring at it.
It owns you.
September 23, 2014, 9:30 amThere Appears to be Something on 2014 10 13
NOt sure yet.
They've been trying very hard to hide it from US.
The Date 2014 10 13 seems to be a point of Inflection.
You know what we mean when it happens.
September 20, 2014, 10:08 amIf Lottery Winnings are Taxable Income,
then we should file for Unemployment when we don't win.
September 19, 2014, 10:17 amClimate Liars at it again.
Like the Carbon Tax wouldn't be a cost... yeah, right... stick your head up there a little further... it might pop out the other side.
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September 17, 2014, 5:54 pmHow to Reinforce a Delusion.
How to Reinforce a Delusion.
Must be Opposite Day at Camp Stupid.
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Everyone needs to be ready for this next event.
Cameras in hand everyone!!
DON'T hand over any device to Gubment officials.
Post them all over the Internet.
You've been warned.
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We see it's gonna be an early, long, cold, snowy, ass freezing, horrible, blizzardy, intense, extreme, deadly Winter.
WE see many out there unable to heat their homes for some reason.
Arctic Blast after Arctic Blast.
Polar Vortex my ass, Snowpocalypse!!
You've been warned.
September 9, 2014, 3:18 pmThe President that Cried Recovery and the Wolves Ran Away With the Cash.
September 8, 2014, 1:24 pmTruth be known, Anyone can lie, even the Gubment.
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I was out traveling with my sons looking for a Gaming and Card store.
They took turns driving while I was riding shotgun.
My younger son took over and turned down a street to a parking lot with no other exit than the way we entered.
He thought he saw an exit but ended up driving out the parking lot on the grass then on the road.
He explained that he saw the place they were looking for just over there.
We made it to a road and just a bit down the road was a mall still being built.
He drove in the mall lot and said, "We're here."
They went in, I stayed out and walked around a bit in the lot.
There was a couple standing by a lighted arch structure, it was dusk with the sun very low.
As I approached, they looked my way and became concerned.
I walked around the outside of the arch and faced them from the road side of the entrance to the mall.
They both asked what I wanted.
I said, "Oh, nothing." and at the same moment I lifted myself into the air, over the arch and into the sky.
As I was flying, I could see a large man made lake near a mountain area and a town near the bottom on the river leading from the dam that formed the lake.
As I got closer, I could see the dam was about to breach at the side and the dam itself.
I flew down to the town, but by that time the dam burst.
I could see a massive wall of muddy water rush through the streets; crashing against homes, buildings, churches...
I watch as people were running in horror from the avalanche of death; car, trucks and building debris weaved together in a blanket of death.
I saw one woman scream and turn the other way; while running as fast as she could.
I looked down a street facing a way I could see the homes and buildings being blasted away over the street as the blanket of death morphed into a bulldozer.
It was a short time after, I remembered that I had a radio in my pocket.
I pulled it out and tuned in a station.
There was a reporter talking about the scene I just witnessed.
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Then I woke.
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We're spending the day at Mark Purdy's shop, Ifixbyx, to liveblog a P3c Di2 build. Like the P4 build we did a while back, the P3c isn't made for Di2, so it'll require some creativity from Mark to get things routed nice and clean. Feel free to write in with questions here or on Twitter and we'll answer them through the course of the day.
Mark drilled out the cable hole before I arrived. It's an aluminum insert, so no carbon was harmed in the making of this movie.
Well, that didn't take long. Mark's enlarging this hole so 2 cables can come through.
The battery will be mounted on the water bottle bosses and the cable will run through the hole Mark just enlarged.
Mark's going to be fishing for wires for a while.
This whole mess will be shoved inside and live in the downtube.
Heat shrink!
The cable splits inside, one end goes up the downtube and the other end goes up the seattube. Getting it to split off just right inside is a pain in the ass.
The frame's wired but the battle's only half won. These Shimano Pro bars have an integrated stem. The shift wires will run down the arms and into the integrated stem, then down and out.
A clearer shot of that cable routing.
Two sets of shifters per side and brake cables too. Lots of stuff to route.
Pretty snazzy set of bars. The worst is over, the rest is pretty much a normal bike build.
Mark greases the threads of the BB and the shell. He doesn't believe in using plumber's tape or Locktite. Plumber's tape can tear and bunch up, Locktite can creak and chirp.
What, no power meter on a bike this swanky? (Mark made me type that)
New toys: preset 4-5-6 Nm torque wrenches, $30 each, great for a bike fitter who'd make a lot of changes.
Water bottle bosses usually sit higher up on the downtube, leaving more room for the battery. The second bolt head is going to interfere with the battery, so Mark will have to get a countersunk bolt and countersink the mount so the battery can slide in.
Wires from the bar end shifters exit out the back, will meet up with handgrip cables and 'Junction Box A' (the little controller that lets you tweak the shifting) under the stem.
This is a pretty colossal pain in the ass. There's a free floating nut plate inside the extension that the armrest will bolt into. Mark's gotta get it in position and make sure it doesn't pinch the wire that's inside.
Now Mark's gotta fish the wire out the front so he can plug it into the shifter, then shove the whole mess back in the extension.
A better view of the battery mount problem. Note how the lower bolt interferes with the battery. Mark will use an adapter so that a bottle cage can be mounted, higher up on the downtube.
The shifter has a short cable and a plug, which meets up with the cable routed from the other end. All this will go into the base bar.
Wiring tape covers this run of cable that sits outside the frame. It comes in white, grey, and black.
Cleaning up the front derailer and battery wiring.
Countersinking the battery mount.
The battery mount's turning out to be a bigger pain. It needed a spacer underneath so the wiring could clear.
Done. A ziptie keeps the battery snug.
A Mavic Helium stands in so Mark can set the brake pads. Mark doesn't toe in unless there's a specific problem reported, and even then he says road brake arms are so rigid they're rarely the source of the problem.
Grinding the brake housing nice and square on the cut ensures that the housing is seated properly right from the start.
Mark opens up the stem again to route brake housing. These bars are abusive. The housing runs through the wings, into the stem, and out the bottom near the steerer tube.
Shoving everything back in and cinching it up. If this wasn't a Di2 build there'd only be two pieces of housing running through the stem.
With all those cables and wires the front brake will have to exit through the wing, not the stem. Mark works on fishing the rear brake cable out of the frame.
Rear brake done. Mark was surprised at how good the brake felt considering all the twists and turns the housing had to make. If there had been more drag he might've considered using Nokon housing, which he prefers for braking but not shifting.
Mark drills out an existing hole in the wing at an angle to route the front brake housing.
Front brake done, nice and clean.
After all this mounting a chain seems so mundane. To set chain length, Mark puts the chain on the small ring/small cog, and adjusts the length so the chain clears the cage. He prefers this to the 'big/big/bypass the derailer' method because you won't end up with a too short chain should you switch to a cassette with a bigger granny.
Mark uses this piece of housing to ensure that all his cables are cut to the same length.
Checking the shifting with the real wheel in place. If this were a cabled setup Mark would err on the side of having slightly more tension, so things will settle into the sweet spot over time.
Lunch break!
Setting the front brake.
This crazy angled top cap means there won't be any extra steerer above the stem. Mark won't cut this steerer until his client comes in and gets fitted.
On goes the saddle. Mark isn't opposed to greasing the rails, but he doesn't do it.
Finishing off the bar wrap with an angled cut. When taping up with electrical tape, pull hard for a couple of wraps, then finish with minimal tension. This reduces the tape's tendency to unwind.
Front end wiring cleaned up, that's the infamous 'Junction Box A'.
That single wire handles all shift duties.
And we're done, or as done as Mark can be without the proud new owner on the bike. Keep sending in questions and I'll pester Mark to address them. Thanks for following along!
no shifters required...if you think you can TT line up for an Individual or Team Pursuit
now back off!!!
Say what you want about the cost but If you doubt the utility of Di2 on a TT bike, just watch today's prolog tt at the Tour of Ramandie.
Highly technical. The guys with Di2 got to shift from the bullhorns and maintained a lot more speed, while the manual guys noticeably slow, take a hand off, reach up and shift from the extensions.
All the top finishers had Di2.
I said that back in 2000 with Mektronic and until now we have another electronic groupo...
I still think going with wires is a step backwards though.
he was getting too much interference from the down tube motor
Cancellara had his mechanics put 7900 back on his bikes.
"Cancellara said: "I prefer manual. You have two possibilities, and (on this team) we have the choice. For me, it's been okay as it is (manual). Both (Di2 and mechanical) are something nice. Not everyone has the same preferences, and it's good that we can decide"
... seems to be one simple, unavoidable matter. Di2 functions to the rider so much better than ANY other system out there that it is almost unfair. A lot of effort has been spent here talking about the logistics of the sytem. Everyone is entitled to voice their opinion. But those who speak negetively about it have obviously never ridden it. One 3-hour ride will convince you to start selling children to get it. Never mind the BS details of what I have to do to install it on your bike. When you ride it, you'll know why. Is there room for improvement? Of course, that's the fun part of any new concept. But whether you like it now or not, Electronic systems will dominate the peloton in due time.
the coolest thing about di2 is you could spend around $2k less on a plain 7900 group, save even more weight, and shift yourself. brilliant!
I'm told there are a few reasons why Shimano went with wires:
First, you're among a minority of people who have fond memories of mektronic. I'll agree that wireless transmission has made massive improvements in the years since, but from what I'm told, Shimano didn't want to risk bad reception of their new product based on the bad taste that mektronic left in most people's mouths. Most people think of mektronic as being a cool idea, but a crap product.
Second, as you said, mektronic only offered electronic shifting for the rear derailleur. Both the shifter and the derailleur took separate batteries, and said batteries required regular replacement (and don't get me started on having to re-sync the derailleur and shifter in some kind of underground bunker shielded from E.M. interference, working on the stuff was plain ugly). The power requirements of a front derailleur servo motor are surely a good bit higher than a rear derailleur (greater travel per shift / more force required) Using wires allows di2 to use only one rechargeable battery for the whole system. Also, keep in mind the electronics in di2 are quite a bit more complex in regard to automatic front derailleur trim adjustment. This makes the system much friendlier to use, but requires power as well.
Third, they had to leave something for di3. I wouldn't be surprised to find that subsequent electronic drivetrains go wireless, but remember wireless transmission takes power as well. If Shimano wants to keep the interval of time between recharging batteries as long as it is now, they'll either need to include a larger(heavier) battery or wait for battery technology to improve (lighter/more power density).
I think there's a market for smaller/lighter battery packs that require more frequent charging. Maybe a rider could use the big battery for training and every day rides, but switch to the smaller battery for race day to save a little weight. It wouldn't be much, but if you're into spending $4500 on a drivetrain, spending $100 on another battery to save a few grams shouldn't be an issue.
One thing that gets me about the Di2 is with the minimalist approach of the Mavic Mektronic, why did Shimano instead turn the coolness of electronic shifting into a spaghetti system? I'd of expected an improvement on the Mektronic not a cable nightmare.
I used the Mektronic, and it had almost no cables! Now that was cool, but this mess, I'd stay clear.
OK, so Di2 had electronic front derailure as well, props for that but the cost in weight and mess, well not a plus. Then from the looks of it you need a Di2 compatible frame, not one you like to have it setup properly, without drilling holes.
Now to get some electronic dude to get my old Mektronic to work again... still looking. Mavic sent it back and no fix...
NGB is Purdy! Purdy is NGB!!! Just like from Ace Ventura, "Laces Out"!
Elvis had the same problem - it was all the corn.
Can you do something other than a zip tie? How about a small diameter narrow solid black hard rubber bushing, perhaps 1/4" long (which would give just the right amount of clearance at the bottom), that's drilled out to fit the M6 bolt? That zip tie job looks schlocky, like something NGB would rig up since he knows so much about doing his own wrenching.
Good luck getting a warranty out of Cervelo anyway.
NGB to ifixbyx!
NGB to mengoni.
There's nothing some bondo and touch up paint can't take care of to put back into warranty form. In fact some bondo and a cool Cervelo sticker is all you really need.
Not that I've ever done that, heard it from a friend, no it was NGB!
That issue was discussed in detail with the client prior to assembly. But the reality is that noting I did actually weakened the frame any. The real fear is when/if the frame breaks for any one of the other reasons that Cervelo's break, then Cervelo will not warranty the frame because it was "altered". The client is aware of the risks and is willing to take the chance.
Only problem i see here is a " picture " of him drilling on carbon bikes and parts. Like Cervelo is going to warranty this frame when it cracks!
Cambridge GET SOME ! - You very off topic. Were are making fun of NGB's inability to lube, not TT's. TT's and Jersey don't need help being lame. NGB does. Okay? Cool.
WTF ? IN New Jersey there is practically a TT every weekend from short 9 min efforts to full on 40Km TT's and there are plenty of them.
Very well organised and not much difference than driving to race in upstate ny, plenty within 1.5hrs distance,
NGB, your posts are extremely gritty to me, can you replace them?
I play a mechanic to friends and find my self feeling for gritty, laggy, catchy, grabby, knocking, grinding, or some other feel word and 99% of the time its some grit or grime build up up and around the BB or crank to BB mounting. A good clean up and lube and its all fine. Most are just Jones-ing for and upgrade to ceramic or a whole new crank system at the drop of one excuse.
As for the cables, you know they sell stronger springs right? No instead you replace the whole cable system... ugh.
Not only would I trust Mark with my bike, I would also trust him with many minor surgeries. I'm saving the gender reassignment for the pros though.
next time I want to comment on something you said I'll first back track to find all your posts, create a chronological time line for myself indicating when you replaced each part, when Mark replaced it, and when you had to re-do it yourself. That way I can take it and shove it up your ass along with your gritty bearings.
even though, honestly I don't understand 80% of what Andy and Purdy are talking about. After many years of riding and racing, I still find anything beyond the basics of wrench work too difficult. Nice to see such exacting work though by a mechanic I've heard a lot of very good things about. Thanks guys.
WTF is a 'gritty' BB? Seriously? I once had a roommate who used to pull his BB every 7 days to 'grease' it. He was a dumb ass and I could drop his Cat 3 ass every ride. Dude you've too much time on your hands. Purdy is a rock solid mechanic and if you're that much of a detail geek take the bike to someplace where they'll worship your 7k spending ass. Other than that shut the f up. It's a bike, not some precision piece of machinery. Also WTF are you doing spending that much dough on a bike? Zero Gravity brakes? Yeah, those make a lot of sense...clearly Shimano, Campy, SRAM underspend in engineering leaving a bunch of idiots with s CnC machine to 'perfect' braking 'systems.'
That is a reasonable take (though I doubt Purdy would like to be thought of as inconsistent).
What I won't accept is the prevailing view here that the work on my bike was fine and I don't have the competence to recognize that.
Guys, lets face it Purdy is a one man show. He's a great mechanic but busy as hell. He's probably under a ton of pressure to turn your crap work around super fast and that's going to lead to inconsistent quality. Nobody is perfect. And he doesn't seem to be bothered by it, so who cares.
You could brush up on your reading skills as well. If you had read a few posts back, you would have read that I have previously installed new bottom bracket cups on my bike (so you would have known the cups were not six years old).
I can install new cups. I do not have a bearing puller/press so I cannot remove sealed bearing to clean and relube. But then, you probably don't know what bearing puller/press is, dumbass.
I gave him a 1.5 year old ceramic bottom bracket to clean and put in new ceramic grease and it came back with the drive side (and yes, with the crankset pulled and feeling with my finger) feeling gritty.
I'm not an idot. I do 90% of the work on my bike myself which is more than the vast majority of local racers do.
so you gave him a 6 year old bottom bracket to overhaul and expected it to be like new?
Uh dumbass.
Dude, the bike is 6 years old and parts like bottom bracket cups/bearings and housing/cables need to be overhauled or redone. Shifters eventually need to be rebuilt or replaced.
You're missing at least one alternative housing/cable system which is more unusual than the standard (and by the way, the extremely rigid brake housing from Yokazuna makes for a tricky install with brakes that have weak springs like zero gravity, something I learned when I installed that system).
I'm done discussing this. I have more than adequately explained what I was disatisfied with (Piermont confirmed the shifter needed to be rebuilt and the cable system was not correctly installed).
something is very wrong with this chain of events. doesn't quite add up.
you said the bike was worth $7k.
yet you brought him parts that needed to be rebuilt and installed?
and exotic cable system? huh? ok there's nokon or yokozuna which is slightly different, but it ain't friggin' rocket science.
there are two sides to every story, and the truth is somewhere in between.
something smells rotten in the state of denmark.br
WCR, err, I mean ahole, perhaps you can't read. I noted two things that were not satisfactory that I redid myself, the cables (and the housing) and the bottom brackets cups. In addition, a repaired shifter did not work anywhere as well as the numerous shifters I have had rebuilt by QBP where Piermont sends out shifters to be rebuilt.
The cable housing system was a more exotic system that I had no experience installing which is the main reason I brought the bike in. I replaced it myself with a standard cable housing system which I have previously installed on my bike myself. I took the shifter off and replaced it with the shifter from my second bike and had the "repaired" shifter rebuilt by QBP (sent from Piermont). The "overhauled" bottom bracket cups still felt gritty afterwards, so I purchased new bottom bracket cups and installed them myself, something I have also done previously on my bike.
You might consider brushing up on your reading skills.
Since NGB never listed a reason just that he was un-happy I will have to conclude he is just un-happy and nothing Purdy did or could do would of helped his un-happiness.
If a reason was listed it would help anyone trying to fix the problem or at least avoid it in some way.
I'm still going with my front wheel guess.
NGB to Mengoni
What Mr. Pill said...
NGB, your life is the sum of a remainder of an unbalanced equation inherent to the programming of the matrix. You are the eventuality of an anomaly, which despite Purdy's sincerest efforts he has been unable to eliminate from what is otherwise a harmony of mathematical precision. While it remains a burden assiduously avoided, it is not unexpected, and thus not beyond a measure of control. Which has led you, inexorably, here.
...settle down! No need for fisticuffs at my expense. N-G-B, I'm sorry that you were not satisfied with the work you received from me. I am obviously not in the habit of trying to piss off my clients. I hope that you accept your situation was an anomaly and not typical. That being said, I have no realistic aspiration of making every client totally thrilled with every single aspect of the services I offer. In other words, you can't please all the people all the time. And that's how I sleep at night, like a baby.
I love being right.
You expect an answer when you respond like that. Here's your answer: Fuck you.
What was wrong that you had to re-do everything minus the one thing you couldn't do? The one thing, was it remove the front wheel? (just guessing)
i don't get it, but oh well.
between the frame, components, Hed power tap wheel set, etc. cost about 6 to 7k. I replaced all his work myself (cables, bottom bracket cups, etc.) except for one thing I could not do myself.
maybe your bike was a piece of shit and he did the best he could.
did your issue get fixed by someone else?
I would not give a negative review "for no reason." The work done on my bike was not satisfactory (especially considering all the hype) and I would not go back. I didn't know that we all have to idolize Purdy.
By the way, he is the only mechanic who has ever put a sticker on my bike advertising his business without asking me and it wasn't a sticker that came off easily.
Dude that's his business you're negatively reviewing for no reason. Purdy is a NYC fixture especially around the NYVC/CRCA parts. Negativity thrown his way will not be well-received in this forum. "And I'll just leave it at that."
4th place in a C race to Mengoni
Not everyone has had a good experience in the Kabuki Room at Cheetah's, and I'll just leave it at that.
I just got my Cannondale Hi Mod back from them. the di2 battery is now in the post. it is really cool.
for 500 bucks you get; touch up paint since they removed my cable stops, a new larger battery that last longer,a specific charger, and the holes drilled by a major carbon bike mfg.
the battery and the charger alone from shimano cost like 200 bucks. it is a no brainer if you are running Di2.
the internal wire kit is an additional 250 if you do not have one
absolutely no, zero, none, zilch, nobody will have 100% approval rating.
4th place, CRCA C Race
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Not everyone has had a good experience with Purdy working on their bike. And I'll just leave it at that.
Who the hell has room for a TT bike inside of a tiny NYC apartment?
That's a clean build sir.
Purdy rocks.
Clearly whoever owns this bike has a very tiny dick
You forgot to install the Westwood Velo dude on top of that thing
More shots of Mark's space:
I'll get Mark to address the other questions.
Can we get some additional shots of Mark's workspace?
We're expecting minutes off the next local TT with that rig
How much more labor/time does it take to make modifications to a bike if you have DI2 installed? For instance, you want to change out bars, or you get in a crash and one of the levers cracks, or a wire gets frayed, etc.
I ask because Mark was putting some heat shrink tubing on some of the connectors, which means labor and care is required to de-couple the wiring (whereas with traditional cabled systems, you can just take a side cutter to the cable and start over).
So I guess my question is - DI2 is clearly a bitch to install, is it also a bitch to service and modify? I get the feeling it's bitches all the way down.
And there's no issue with the internal wiring?
The aerobar extensions? They have lots of mounting holes, so you just mount them further back.
Thanks Andy! Just found the Shimano wire tape online and purchased it.
Where's the seat tube-mounted motor?
Serious question, from the picture those bars look too long to be aero, will you be able to cut the bars if needed?
Is Chad doing the bike fit?
Does Mark have a closet full of IFIXBYX shirts ala Ronald McDonald?
Where does he install the kickstand?
Mark doesn't grease the rails because that interface is rarely a cause of creaking, and grease just makes slippage more likely.
Why doesn't Mark grease his rails?
Isn't the cable that extends out a little on the long side? I thought it should be around 30mm.
The tape is a Shimano item specifically for Di2 wiring, it's contoured with a well for the wire. He'll use it for wired computers as well.
What kind of wire tape is Mark using? is that straight up electrical tape, or something contoured? looks a bit more formed than regular tape.
Can Mark store any small parts or tools in his goattee?
Mark uses this piece of housing to ensure that all his cables are cut to the same length.
This is the level of detail I aspire to when working on my own rigs. Does Mark build frames or have frame building knowledge? If not, is that something he's considering?
All that cost for 1 second of gain? Pete Cannell could make you faster for much less!
e-shifting on tt bikes is great for triathletes since they can barely ride as it is.
I dig those torque wrenches. I hate electric shifting on bikes even though I "can afford it".
And yes, the torque wrenches take different bits.
If you are paying for it, you can afford it. If you are given it, you are PRO. If you are complaining about the cost, it's not for you.
how much are you paying for that 1 second gain? $3000?
Where does the Gruber Assist go?
Torque wrenches are made by Williams. It says 'CDI Torque Products' on the handle.
Other advantages of Di2 on a TT bike: having shifters on the handgrips and the extensions, cleaner/more aero cable routing, better shifting since cable routing on TT bikes can be really tortured.
who's the manufacturer on those? Do they take different bits? Me likie!
Actually the shorter and harder the TT, the more advantageous faster more precise shifting probably is. Especially on a more technical or variable course. Think about it, seconds count.
- idot
what are the advantages of having electronic shifting on a TT bike? Does the bike belong to an ironman triathlete? It just doesn't seem worth it for the expense for the relatively short TTs in the area.
Does this mean Mark won't be getting to my bike today?
Now available from Vivid Video, "The Hole Mark Just Enlarged."
Looks like risky business. Is there anything Purdy CAN'T do?
Sweet Jeebus! you've got to have a steady hand and plums the size of grapefruit to be willing to drill out a frame like that.
BB30, a new bottom bracket standard invented by Cannondale in 2000, is gaining momentum.
Well, we fell on our collective faces in our attempts at an April Fool's story.
I received some KCNC ceramic pulleys from Fair


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As for an open web, what did plugins ever do to open the web? The most popular plug-in is Flash, which is proprietary. Silverlight is proprietary; it has an open source clone that never actually worked when I tried. Java is open source but Java Applets are pretty much obsolete today.
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These two images I was the most satisfied with for final pieces, they show simplicity but also they are very interesting.
There are some editing made in the landscape image to make the buildings standout from the purple sky behind,what made me pick this image for my final piece were the colours of the image,the darkness of the buildings brings out the sky, and the brightness of the sky make the buildings a lot more interesting,so the whole colour and scenery works together to complete the image.
The portrait image has some more contrast and brightness to bring out the color of the eyes. Giorgos is making a sympathetic pose but also a pose that shows his characters side, I picked this photo for my final piece because the facial expression is very interesting, you cant really tell if he is happy, angry, or sad.
These are some other Landscape imagery i took at Wolverhampton and Colchester. Image number 2# is highly edited by Photo-shop changing the color,saturation,contrast, basically changing the whole picture. For me sky light plays a very big role when taking a landscape image because it creates shadows and its own effects on the picture.
These are some photos I took of my roommates Giorgos Poleos ans Stavria Pelengari. I took normal portrait photos with just few faces movements, the pictures are not that much edited apart from the contrast and the brightness of the picture.
These are some pictures I took over the Christmas holidays to improve my blog and my camera skills. I mostly took Landscape images and clouds because they have many different features and many ways to improve and edit them.
Image number 3# is a portrait photo of my girlfriend Annita Makri, it's a simple pose with no facial expression, I made the image clearer using photoshop making the skin colour light and smooth.
23/11 In our lesson today we learnt about composior and composition. In composition there are a number of established composition guidelines which can be applied in almost any situation, to enhance the impact of a scene.
The frame of the picture is very important, it tells a story and gives you much more information about the image you are viewing.
Rule of the thirds
Imagine that your image is divided into 9 equal segments by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines, the rules say that you should position the important elements along these lines. By doing this it will add balance and much more interest to your photo, you dont always have to use this rule but its good to try it sometimes and sometimes it might make your image more interesting
These are everyday pictures I take with my camera all with different backgrounds from different times of day with different situations and different camera settings. I then edit them to bring out more detail and colour but all depends what type of picture it is.
1- Picture number one was taken by an i-phone camera, it was the time I was on guard duty in the army. As I turned around to check my area I saw this amazing view both from the trees and sky in front of me, the lighting and composition of the image were perfect.
2- This picture was also taken by an i-phone, I like taking pictures of clouds because they are never the same and make different shapes and sometimes depends on the weather give amazing bright colours, and also you can edit them in numerous ways.
3-5 These three pictures were taken from my new digital samsung 12mp camera, Ive also edited the brightness and the colour of the sky.
6- I placed Christmas lights on my bedrooms window and closed the lights, it made a really nice reflection on the glass next to it also the background of the building lights really blended in.
We had to take portrait photos all with different backgrounds and camera settings, I chose the backgrounds with the most colour which some were blurry and others with detail. All images have be sharpened making each colour and pixel more high def and clear.
I chose this add-vantage module to help me open up a photo-studio in the country i live. We basically get introduced to the camera and its exposure techniques, learn new tactics and settings for each camera at any situation.
In this blog i will be showing you Images,Diary, also explaining everything i do in this module.


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It's hard to believe that I've been taking up this little piece of cyberspace for an entire year! Actually in some ways it feels like it's been much longer. I feel like I've learned a lot about blogging in the last year and still have a lot to learn. I cringe when I look back at some of my old posts, and there was a point where I lost almost all of my images and had to do some major post trimming. Because of that, I don't think this was my actual first post, but it is the first I have listed: strawberry jam!
It's awesome to think that when I started my blog last year, I had about 1 reader/day (probably my mom) and now I have about 11,000 views/month! I know that compared to a lot of blogs that is not much, but it is quite an improvement for a year. I have always been a believer that working hard and being patient (which is so hard sometimes) always pays off. So, I will continue to post about my life, projects, style, and other stuff I like as long as you will continue to read about it! :)
This time last year, I was getting ready for my wedding, working a "normal" job, and reading several blogs each day. While I still enjoy reading blogs, there is something in me that just loves to create. I got to the point where I had to be one of the people creating rather than reading about others creating. It sounds silly now, but at the time starting a blog was a big deal for me. I was still struggling with doing what I thought people expected of me (9-5 career in business with a 401k) vs what I really wanted to do (creative stuff!) and I had a lot of reservations about people thinking that I hadn't done enough to deserve my own blog. A lot can change in a year! Now I have completely accepted having a creative, nontraditional job full time and I have never been happier. I hope that with blogging I can inspire you all to take the leap of faith if you are feeling the way I was, and if you don't feel that way, I hope I can just be a fun place for you to go in your web surfing for some pretty pictures and weekend projects. :)
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text: HomeFilmMarkets & Festivals Private investors bring home two big pics Email Print +Talk +G+ +Tweets September 20, 2010 | 05:00AM PT 'Home,' 'Elite' may set trends for Brazilian blockbusters Marcelo Cajueiro Nets cast movie coin | 3D phenom expands Brazil B.O. | Private investors bring home two big pics Risk has not been a factor in Brazil's highly subsidized, modern-pic production sector, as filmmakers usually fund their projects and pay themselves through the country's generous incentives. But the two pics with the largest releases in the second half of 2010, Wagner de Assis' "Our Home" and Jose Padilha's "Elite Squad 2," have challenged this logic and may set trends for the so-called Brazilian blockbusters. Cinetica and Migdal, the production companies behind "Our Home," raised about 85% of the pic's production budget through private investors, such as local bank BRJ, while just 15% of the budget is funded through local incentives, says Migdal's president Iafa Britz. The pic, which Fox released Sept. 3 on 430 screens, cost $10 million, a big production by local standards. It's based on the bestselling book of Chico Xavier, a deceased local national spiritual leader, and features Ueli Steiger ("The Day After Tomorrow") as cinematographer and an original score by Philip Glass. "We initially tried to raise the funding through incentives, but it was eventually clear we needed direct investors," Iafa adds. "This is a healthier business model for the industry. But I'm not sure whether it is a trend or an isolated case." The producers of "Elite Squad 2″ have also been innovative. Opening Oct. 8 on about 600 screens, the film will enjoy the largest release ever of a Brazilian pic. The majority of the film's undisclosed budget came from incentives, but production company Zazen has invested its own coin, too. Padilha and other talent involved in the production, such as leading actor Wagner Moura, hold equity in the pic. But what's really groundbreaking about "Elite Squad 2″ is Zazen's decision to distribute the pic itself. The company hired distrib exec Marco Aurelio Marcondes to carry out the operation. Zazen has also inked a deal with local leading media group Globo Filmes, which invested about $1.4 million in the pic's P&A, plus media on TV Globo and other channels. This alternative business model challenges the traditional one, in which majors invest in Brazilian blockbusters through an incentive known as Article 3 and gain the pics' distribution rights for the local market. An example of this established model is the first "Elite Squad," which was co-produced (via Article 3) and distributed in October 2007 by Universal. Under this model, distribs have the right for the first take on theatrical revenues (following exhibs and taxes), and the result is that producers rarely make any money. Zazen, however, frowned on dealing with the majors; rather, they wanted the filmmakers and other pic equity holders to maximize their gains. If they succeed, other producers of Brazilian blockbusters may follow the same pattern. "This business model does not exclude the others. It's a valid alternative for certain projects," Padilha says. Filed Under: Chico XavierElectric Daisy CarnivalElite Squad 2 Follow @Variety on Twitter for breaking news, reviews and more Most Popular 1 Film 9:14PM PT 'Homeland' Actor Stars in… 2 Digital 9:00PM PT Netflix Signs Adam Sandler to… 3 Film 7:10PM PT Hrithik Roshan's 'Bang Bang!'… 4 Film 6:38PM PT 'Gone Girl,' 'Annabelle' in… 5 Film 6:02PM PT 'Pirates of the Caribbean 5′… Variety Jobs Junior Associate Company Confidential, New York, New York Manager, Sales - OnDemand/Digital Entertainment One, Los Angeles, California Director, Program Licensing Scripps Networks Interactive, New York, New York Entertainment Marketer starpower llc, New York, New York Sr. Account Coordinator Petrol Advertising, Burbank, California See More Jobs Marketplace Leave a Reply No Comments


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Apple Announces Changes to Increase Collaboration Across Hardware, Software & Services
A few quick thoughts:
Forstall is a huge loss, clearly. The father of iOS. But he was not without controversy inside of Apple. People have heard about the "skeuomorphic wars", but there were also plenty of whispers of um, issues, with other employees. And then there was also the matter of Maps and Siri, under his watch, of course.
Apple makes a point in the release of saying that Eddy Cue is now in charge of both Maps and Siri. Read into that what you will.
Forstall's "special advisor" role sure sounds a lot like a pure optics move. The same title was given to Tony Fadell when he stepped down as head of the iPod division in 2008 (and he officially left about a year later).
Seven (7!) paragraphs in, we get: "Additionally, John Browett is leaving Apple. A search for a new head of Retail is underway and in the interim, the Retail team will report directly to Tim Cook." This was clearly a mistake by Apple from the start. Good to see them rectify it so quickly.
Bob Mansfield went from retiring (just four months ago!), to un‑retiring and being an SVP without an official role, to getting a whole new division, Technologies. HUGE.
Likewise, Jony Ive can now add software design to his resume. The fact that he's staying may be the single most important thing to Apple in all of this.
Craig Federighi is now in charge of iOS. The OS X/iOS lines continue to blur. I think it will be good to get some new blood in there. It was only two months ago he was elevated to SVP (of OS X), now he is without question one of the most important execs at the company.
No mention of Phil Schiller. No need. He's clearly number two in the food chain, I believe.
Update: Interesting thought by Ryan Jones.
Everybody chant: Jony! Jony! Jony!
Still, I find it hard to believe that Forstall is being let go. The guy did build iOS after all, and was presumably in the process of leading the Maps team to a redemption. From the outside, he seemed extremely valuable to Apple.
Maybe Jobs was Forstall's biggest backer. Without Jobs there, he was losing more and more arguments against the rest of Apple's leadership,
and Forstall himself finally decided, "Sod this", and gave up on Apple. In other words, maybe Apple lost Forstall. Update: apparently not.
Either way, it's quite incredible.


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The Pittsburgh Steelers began their mandatory minicamp today along with many other teams in the NFL. And with the beginning of their minicamp the Steelers have many questions to answer. Will the offense get better or worse in the second year under Todd Haley? Will the old defense finally break under Dick Lebeau? And the most important question will the Steelers be able to bounce back from their disappointing 8-8 performance last season? The Steelers go into minicamp with a new look on offense after getting rid of running back Rashard Mendenhall and wide receiver Mike Wallace. The team is also going into its second season with Todd Haley as offensive coordinator. Last season the Steelers ranked 15th in passing yards and 28th in rushing yards, and nothing has indicated that those numbers will be getting better this season. Going into the minicamp the Steelers will be without starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger which means less time for the Haley and Ben combination to work out the obvious kinks that held the team back last season. Another offensive goal for the Steelers this season is to improve on their rushing yards and get back to more "Steeler football" by running the ball more often. The Steelers will be looking to running backs Jonathan Dywer, Issac Redman, and rookie Le'Veon Bell to kickstart the Steelers running game. The Steelers offense will go through some growing pains this year with their absences but one thing is for sure is that if the offensive line can stay healthy they will be a source of strength for a Steelers team that has had many problems protecting their franchise quarterback. Since hiring Dick Lebeau the Steelers' defense has been a model of excellence. Even with the oldest defense in the league the Steelers were still the top ranked defense in terms of yards allowed, but their inability to create turnovers has started to become their Achilles heel. The Steelers defense will be without former pro bowlers Casey Hampton and James Harrison, but as usual with the Steelers they have been able to find solid replacements. Steve McClendon will be the new guy in the middle for the Steelers, and with their top pick the Steelers brought in pass rusher Jarvis Jones from the University of Georgia to eventually replace Harrison. The Steelers defense has not changed much and if they can stay healthy they will once again be one of the premiere defenses in the NFL. Jones will eventually take the starting job at right outside linebacker from current starter Jason Worilds is he plays to the best of his ability. The Steelers road to success this season will not be as easy as it has in past years. They are a team in transition right now and will experience a lot of growing pains this year but in the NFL anything is possible. Today in minicamp all healthy players were there for the Steelers and one of the main things that we will be keeping an eye on during this session of offseason training will be the performance of the younger players trying to make their name and the health of the older players. The tough road is just beginning for the Steelers.
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Starbucks SWOT Analysis: Buy or Avoid?
Daniel is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Recently, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has lost roughly 27% in value since it hit its 52-week high of $62. Does that make Starbucks a buy, or a stock to avoid?
A SWOT analysis offers a simple yet effective breakdown of businesses. It allows us to look at multiple angles of any business and decide what outlook it has as an investment going forward. It involves the following;
Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
- Branding – In marketing, there's something called the "Smash Test" which refers to a brand image that can be recognized out of its regular form. For instance, if you saw a pieces of a smashed glass Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) bottle, you would still likely recognize it. That's when you know your brand has a powerful image. While it's no Coca-Cola bottle, Starbuck's classic white cup and lid is universally recognizable even without the logo. If you were asked to fill the logo below in, I bet over 90% of you could do it. Starbucks passes the smash test and will continue to use their brand to grow market share as it enters new markets.
- Starbucks Experience – The company's in-store experience revolves around multiple factors. First, its quality coffee has proven hard for competitors to replicate. Second, its customer service is unmatched, with friendly personalities and quickly made java! It's standard for employees to engage you with a personal conversation. Third, Starbucks provides a warm and cozy atmosphere with free Wi-Fi for all of us working on the go.
- Goodwill Counts – Starbucks does an excellent job expanding itsbrand in public by creating goodwill with community service, its "Create Jobs for USA" initiative, and its eco-friendly recycling practices.
- Price Increase – At $5 a cup for Starbucks, the cost of its coffee tops that of a gallon of gas! High price is a weakness when consumer confidence declines, leading to diminished sales. Many cheaper, easily available substitute products exist, which is reason for concern.
- Store Size – This one is depends on the store and location. Some Starbucks locations have lost the warm and cozy atmosphere mentioned in the Strengths section, because they get ridiculously crowded and busy during peak hours. Management must focus to correct this or face declines in customer satisfaction.
- Europe – Rumors are swirling around Starbucks in Europe concerning possible tax evasion. Regardless of that outcome, one thing is clear: Starbucks isn't as profitable in Europe as it wants and needs to be. To maintain sizeable growth going forward, the company needs to grow its global brand image to equal the one it enjoys in the U.S.
- Verismo – Starbucks recently introduced its single-brew machine, which has received rave reviews for the quality lattes and cappuccinos it produces. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (NASDAQ: GMCR) has a strong grip on the single-brew coffee market right now, with many large players paying royalties to make K-Cups for its Keurig machine. This is an $8 billion market, and Starbucks is optimistic it will take market share away from industry leader GMCR. Investors have argued the Verismo creates a substitute product to Starbucks' own coffe, and will cannibalize in-store sales. I agree this might be true. But if Starbucks doesn't control the single brew market, a competitor will. The top spot might as well belong to Starbucks then, right?
- Promotions – While its rewards program has been successful, there's room for improvement on specials/promotions or coupons in general. This could prove an effective way to battle the high price weakness going forward.
- Global Expansion – While profitability in Europe has been a struggle, which is worrisome, there are many emerging markets where Starbucks could expand its footprint. China is an especially intriguing option with its growing middle class demanding western luxuries.
- International Suppliers – Supply chain disruptions from receiving coffee beans internationally from Arabia and South America could add significant cost to its operations. Starbucks has also had negative publicity with treatment of bean farmers in Africa. These will continue to be challenges moving forward.
- Low Barrier of Entry – If you can make a cup of coffee and have a couch to sit on, you can compete with Starbucks. In addition to local shops, other fast food chains, restaurants and even caffeine substitutes will offer cheaper products to Starbucks coffee. McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is a prime example of how they can produce a substitute product cheaply. They have a full ranging menu of specialty coffee's under the McCafé line. It also uses Happy Hour prices as a promotion which is a competitive advantage over rival Starbucks.
- Direct Competitor – Dunkin' Donuts (NASDAQ: DNKN) has its own problems to fix before competing with Starbucks on every level. However, it does offer a direct competitor in terms of food/coffee offerings as well as competing for prime locations in markets across the U.S. Dunkin' Donuts spends more on advertising and is attempting to take back lost market share.
Final Word
When scouring the market for stocks worthy of investment, one critical factor is talented executive management. I consider it a trust factor; you give them capital in full faith and trust that they will make the right decisions. If you trust the right management, you win. If you trust the wrong management… You're stuck with losses.
Starbucks has a strong management team that has built a powerful brand image. I trust that, going forward, management will focus on maintaining a pleasant in-store experience and will continue to expand successfully. However, it is very worrisome how quickly its weaknesses can diminish its strengths. This is definitely something you need to watch going forward as an investor.
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How to Support a Dad with a Baby in the NICU
Advice from a former NICU Dad on how you can lend your support.
When a family has a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (also known as the NICU), relatives and friends often reach out to the mother first to see if there's anything they can do to help. I understand why this is. Dads often put on a strong face as they try to be the rock for their wife, and don't outwardly appear as if they're in need of support. The reality, though, is that they're just as frightened and worried as their wives are. So how can you support them?
One simple thing friends and relatives can do is to ask the NICU dad how he's holding up regardless of how together he may seem. I know that when my daughter was in the NICU people asked me how my wife was doing far more than they asked me how I was doing. While I appreciated the concern about my wife, I had things I needed to get off my chest, too. Sometimes supporting a dad can be as easy as asking him how he's doing.
It's also important to stay connected after making that initial contact. NICU stays can be long, and the stress on a parent remains throughout most if not all of it. Continuing to check in via text, email, or a visit makes the experience a lot less lonely. I realize this can be hard for a lot of a NICU dad's male buddies. Men often have trouble with emotions, and discussing a sick baby and all of the feelings that go along with that likely will be well out of their comfort zone. Still, if they want to support their friend they need to get over their reservations and make that call or visit.
There are also some practical things that can be done to support a dad in the NICU. One is to act as his spokesman by keeping mutual friends, co-workers, and family apprised of what is happening. It can be emotionally draining for a NICU Dad to have to repeat what is happening over and over, so taking the burden off him is a great help.
Another practical thing that can be done is to make sure he's eating. I remember that, between the stress and spending so much time at the hospital, I rarely ate well other than when a kind friend or relative made sure that I did.
Lastly, it's so important to talk to the dad about the baby the same way you would if the baby were healthy. Say congratulations and ask to see photos. Every baby is a gift, and the dad will appreciate that you treated his baby that way even if, ultimately, the baby doesn't make it home from the NICU.


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August 16, 2010 at 9am to August 31, 2010 at 7pm – Jordan Valley District Library Jordan Valley District Library's annual Used Book Sale is August 2-31 in East Jordan. Hundreds of hardbacks, paperbacks, VHS and books on cassette will be available for bargain prices. These titles i… Organized by Staffjordan | Type: booksale
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Things are heating up in Ottawa, even with the temperatures dropping. Ottawa's Biggest Summer Party, the Capital Hoedown, will have public on-sale for its tickets tomorrow on capitalhoedown.net. The 3-day Crazy Horse VIP Corral, 3-day Front-And-Centre, and now single-day tickets will all be available starting at 10 am EST tomorrow.
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Friday, August 10 – Reba, Ronnie Dunn, Gord Bamford, and Marshall Dane
Saturday, August 11 – Taylor Swift, Dean Brody, Tara Oram, Chad Brownlee, and others TBA
Sunday, August 12 – Brad Paisley, The Band Perry, Terri Clark, High Valley and others TBA
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New York, New YorkJanuary 17, 2012
50 Cent's premier audio brand, SMS Audio (www.SMSAudio.com), launches its partnership with Feeding America®, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to provide meals to low-income individuals and families. Starting January 17th, 2012, each online headphone purchase in the United States through SMSAudio.com will help provide more than 200 meals to Americans at risk of hunger.
To combat the growing problem in the United States, SMS Audio and Feeding America have teamed up to engage the nation in the fight to end hunger with the new line of SMS Audio headphones from 50 Cent. A natural evolution from 50's efforts with Street King, his energy drink which funds one meal to children abroad through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) per purchase, the SMS Audio and Feeding America partnership brings the relief efforts to the home front.
"I've been approached by people saying '50, I like what you're doing in Africa with Street King, but what about those at home in America? People are hungry here, too.' And you know, they're right – millions of Americans struggle with hunger," said 50 Cent, CEO of SMS Audio. "I'm blessed to be in a position where I can make a difference, and I'm grateful SMS Audio and Feeding America are able to work together to tackle a growing crisis here at home."
The nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, Feeding America supplies food to more than 37 million Americans each year, including 14 million children and 3 million seniors who don't always know where or when their next meal will be. The organization's more than 200 member food banks serve food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and after-school programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Feeding America network secures and distributes more than three billion pounds of food and groceries each year.
"We are grateful for the unique and innovative opportunity to partner with 50 Cent and SMS Audio to raise funds as well as raise awareness of the issue of hunger in our nation," said Vicki Escarra, President and CEO of Feeding America. "Our organization faces tremendous challenges as we try to help all people living in our country who are at risk of hunger. This partnership will be invaluable."
SMS Audio is a new audio brand by 50 Cent that offers listeners the highest caliber of headphones. Delivering a professional, studio-quality music experience, the line is initially comprised of the Sync by 50™ wireless headphones and Street by 50™ wired headphones. Utilizing Kleer® wireless technology, Sync by 50 is the only wireless headphone to incorporate full on-board controls and allow up to four listeners to simultaneously rock from a single source with an unparalleled, crystal-clear wireless range.
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Check out this week's Liberal Boot Camp by body member Brit Byrd on Solyndra and Republican misconceptions about Government spending!
We got off to a great start over 100 people have come to our first two meetings of the year! It's been a great chance to meet dozens of people getting involved with campus activism for the first time and to reconnect with our returning members.
We're also super excited to have our new Freshman Rep, Sarah Weinstein on E-Board! And a big thanks to everyone who ran we had a lot of great candidates, and we can't wait to see what everyone will do over their next four years at Columbia.
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Where can I Wear my Sensor?
Choose a site on a fatty area of your belly to place the Sensor. You can choose a site above or below your beltline. The best areas to insert your Sensor are usually flat, "pinchable," and free from where rubbing can occur (i.e., pant line, seatbelts).
- Establish a rotation schedule for choosing each new Sensor location.
- Avoid Sensor locations that are constrained by clothing, accessories, or subjected to rigorous movement during exercise.
- Avoid areas with scarring, tattoos, or rough patches of skin from your insulin injections or pump.
- Choose an area that is at least 3 inches from where you plan to inject insulin or from where your pump infusion site is located.
- Avoid using the same spot repeatedly for Sensor insertion. Never use the same site for 2 Sen¬sor uses in a row.
- You may need to shave the area where you plan to put the Sensor so that the adhesive patch sticks well.
- Make sure there are no traces of lotions, perfumes or medications on the area. Clean the area first with an alcohol swab. Make sure the area is clean and completely dry before you insert the Sensor.
The safety and effectiveness of the SEVEN and SEVEN PLUS Systems have not been evaluated for sensor probe insertion sites other than the skin of the abdomen.


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To me it sounds like there are trying to ban Christainity altogether but gradually. It's like the kind of Nazi idea (sorru to bring it up). If you ban christanity then you are really banning Christmas. So America is trying to take a real big control over the people. The thing you will know is that they are trying to turn every one in Aetheists (really soory, not a very good speller!!!). So then you will have holidays to celebrate at all!!!!
Wells thats me view, I am from the UK.