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Shocking UFO caught on surveillance Camera in Naples Florida
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Mellishious August 14, 2013 11:19:32 PM CEST
If it were water droplets on the camera lens how come there was no official report of there being rain or a storm that night in the area? There was lightning coming from whatever it was hovering over the pool, then it dropped into the pool shifted its shape to some web like matter then came up and took off. I don't know but I've never seen rain, wind or lighting change its shape once it hits water and if it was windy that night how come there was no splashing or moving of the water in the pool? Hmmm... I'm just saying......
HalonenMika August 14, 2013 7:34:40 AM CEST
I have seen this kind of phenomena. It's called "Water droplets on security camera while raining and windy".


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UC Berkeley receives anonymous email bomb threat
He continued: "We always encourage the campus community to use the opportunities available to share tips and information and remember that if they 'See Something, Say Something.' Threats to our campus safety are taken very seriously, so caution should be exercised when making casual remarks."
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University of California Police Capt. Margo Bennett sent the following alert to UC Berkeley community members Tuesday just after 3:15 p.m. The notice appears below in full.
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Jon Burnoski, a member of the Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club, triumphed against top bowlers from across the nation at the US Lawn Bowling Association's National Championships in San Diego on Sunday. In doing so, Jon, who is 18 years old and a freshman at Skyline College in San Bruno, became the youngest lawn bowls singles champion in US history and the first from Northern California to take the US crown in 14 years.
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So, I printed out those Backbone Zone posters, and I was originally intending to put them on my door. But now that I've got them I'm contemplating the consequences of doing so and thinking maybe I shouldn't put them up after all. I'm worried people will think I'm stuck up or that I don't like them/don't want to be involved in anything here, which isn't true. I'm not the most social person ever and I pretty much keep to myself (at least in this hallway) but if I'm going to be rejected by the entire floor because I might seem pretentious… Idk.
I feel stupid for being worried because this is an important message but it's very possibly (and pretty damn likely) that I will be ridiculed to some degree.
Which I guess shouldn't matter, hence the whole "backbone" thing.
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How to Keep Having Fun Together in Marriage
- Monday, August 19, 2013
Eating dinner a few tables away from mine on a restaurant patio in Florence, Italy, a senior citizen couple enjoyed their meal together. They smiled, laughed, gazed into each other's eyes, and even held hands in between using their hands to eat. They seemed as happy as newlyweds, but after talking with them briefly on my way out of the restaurant, I was shocked to discover that they'd been married for several decades.
Throughout the trip, I observed numerous other mature couples who seemed to be having just as much fun as the longtime spouses I'd met at the restaurant. The joyous connection I saw between Italian spouses wasn't anything like I've seen at home in the United States, where the norm is longtime couples settling into a drab lifestyle together. American spouses often seem to forget about having fun as they tend to the routine business of a shared life – parenting, working, running errands, and completing household chores – as if fun is just a frivolous luxury that they assume they can't afford when dealing with life's demands.
Intrigued by the dramatic difference between fun-loving Italian spouses and banal American couples, I wondered whether or not Italian marriages lasted more often than American ones do. The short answer: yes. The divorce rate for Americans in 2008 was 5.2 for every 1,000 people, while the divorce rate for Italians that same year was only 1.3 for every 1,000 people, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Could there be a connection between spouses having fun together and the success of their marriages? There is, according to a 2008 University of Denver research study that found the more fun married couples had together, the happier their marriages became. Reflecting on that study in an interview for USA Today, Howard Markman, co-director of the university's Center for Marital and Family Studies, commented: "The more you invest in fun and friendship and being there for your partner, the happier the relationship will get over time. The correlation between fun and marital happiness is high, and significant."
It's worthwhile to regularly make time for having fun together in your marriage – no matter how long you've been married – because doing so can make your marriage happier, which will help it last. Here are some ways you can incorporate fun into your marriage:
Play together. Playtime isn't only for kids. Adults need to be playful, too, to fully engage our God-given creativity. Don't hesitate to schedule time regularly to play with your spouse, through activities that can range from playing charades or a board game at home to outings such as playing mini golf or going bowling. Talk about what you each enjoyed doing just for fun when you both were children; then consider doing some of those same activities together now to bring a spirit of childlike wonder into your marriage.
Laugh together. Humor is a vital component of a healthy marriage, the American Psychological Association says, because it helps couples keep their lives in perspective and helps prevent boredom and isolation. There are many ways to laugh together, such as: playing practical jokes on each other, discussing funny stories you learn about from the news, watching comical movies or TV shows together, and laughing at the silly antics of your kids or pets.
Enjoy affectionate touch together. Being physically affectionate with each other in non-sexual ways conveys unconditional love and strengthens the bond of friendship that's crucial to happiness in marriage. Take advantage of the opportunities God presents each day to express affection to each other through touch: from holding hands like the couple I met in Italy, to giving each other hugs and shoulder rubs. Don't be afraid to playfully tousle your spouse's hair when the moment is right; that type of fun interaction can motivate your spouse to be more playful with you. Consider going on dates that encourage affectionate touch – from swing dancing to going swimming together.
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I've also got an autistic brother… and I'm gonna find a way to do something for this kid before tonight is over....
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((I will make something! :U))
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(This is very touching and I am going to try and make something. You should to. I recommend you read it its not long....
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A noble cause, gentlemen and ladies, let's break out the styli.
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Can someone show this one generosity and bring joy to them please.
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Antalya, Turkey (Sports Network) - Korea fired an 8-under 136 on Friday to take the second-round lead of the Women's World Amateur Team.
The defending champions finished 36 holes at 8-under 280 and are five strokes clear at the New Course at Gloria Golf Club.
Two scores for a three-member squad count toward the team score and Hyo-Joo Kim fired a 5-under 67 on Friday. Min-Sun Kim had a 3-under 69 for the Korean total of 136. Even the third member of the team, Kyu-Jung Baek, was under par with a 71 in round two.
"Yesterday, we were a little tense and we were not 100 percent on our game," admitted Korean coach Young-Min Park. "Today was better. And, I think rounds three and four will be much better."
Germany (141), Canada (142), Japan (142), Australia (141) and New Zealand (142) are knotted in second at 3-under 285. Spain had a 1-under 143 and is seventh at minus-2.
Finland (139) and France (143) share eighth at 1-under par.
First-round leader Sweden struggled to a 3-over 147 and fell into a tie for 10th with England at even-par.
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House of Pleasures (2011)
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Madeleine, referred to in the film as "the woman who laughs", is most likely Bertrand Bonello's reference to Gwynplaine, protagonist of Victor Hugo's 1869 novel "L'Homme Qui Rit" ("the man who laughs"). In that novel and the later 1928 classic silent film adaptation by Paul Leni, the title character, like Madeleine, is horribly disfigured, with the result that his mouth is carved into a perpetual grin. Madeleine is also known as "the Jewess" in the film, a nickname given her by the Madame and an implied object of fascination contemporaneous with l'affaire Dreyfus, referred to by brothel customers in the film as having reached its denouement outside the cloistered walls of L'Apollonide. A disquieting, elegant, and ultimately tragic film containing a multitude of layered references and homages --including Manet's "Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe" when the women frolic on a riverbank on their one day allowed outside in the course of the story. Definitely worth seeing
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I sought out and watched this movie because I am a big fan of Adele Haenel, one of the actresses in the film. I was disappointed. It is a dismal, depressing film, and Adele does not play a prominent role in it. She was underutilized, as she is a great actress. I would have been somewhat appeased though, had they featured her more prominently in the scenes san-clothes, but for some reason the other actresses were used in those roles instead.
The story-line itself because difficult to follow in the latter stages of the film, turning from hard to follow to just plan bizarre. At least it was to this American's eyes.
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La Sportiva's Sideral Boots are the perfect all-around ski mountaineering boot that is also perfectly suited for demanding speed touring.
- CampSaver.com
Speed touring, randonee racing, or just shedding some pounds on your feet, are all possible with the La Sportiva Starlet boot. The women's specific shell and cuff, with 3 forward lean positions, can predictably push skis in and out of turns. The Skimo liner, when molded, can accommodate foot irregularities, and it's featherweight, in the up-track, make this Starlet a star.-- Grilamid(R) shell with PA12 Polyamide/Nylon cuff-- Features Skimo Liner with Palau(R) thermo-moldable EVA, a patented lacing system that allows for a custom fit, and built-in flex zones-- teel toe fittings are compatible with all Tech-style bindings-- Not compatible with plate style bindings; tech bindings only-- Highly durable 75 A" rubber toe and heel inserts
- OMCgear
The lightweight La Sportiva Sideral Alpine Touring Boot is geared for comfort and efficiency during the ascent and hard-charging performance when you point the tips downhill. The Fast Lock System quickly switches between ski and hike modes and works with the carbon fiber exoskeleton to provide power and precision during the descent. When you're in hike mode the EZ Flex system in the tongue allows for unrestricted ankle movement, while the LazerGrip Outsole provides the grip necessary for secure travel over rock and snow.
- Backcountry.com
Transition from ski- to walk-mode in one super-fast movement when you use La Sportiva's Starlet Boot for women. The exoskeleton-like Vertebra Technology is the backbone of the cuff construction offering power and precision while downhill skiing, the flex-hinge system in both the boot tongue and its thermo-moldable liner gives you freedom of movement that translates directly into comfort.
- Mountain Gear
The Sideral is the perfect all-around ski mountaineering boot for fast paced tours and demanding climbing on both ice and rock.Features:G-Shell ultra-lightweight nylon polymer Grilamid allows us to reduce the thickness of the lower shell wall to half that of other ski boot plastics without sacrificing stiffness or power.Cuff: amazing 68 degree range of motion for maximum agility on steep climbs and switchbacks and long strides on flat terrain.Fast Lock System: upper QuickBuckle set-it-and-forget-it quick release buckle system acts as an all-in-one speed closure and cuff tension regulation sytem that converts the boot quickly and easily from ski mode to walk mode for lightning fast transitions.Vertebra Technology: Carbon Reinforced Polymer (CRP) - PA12 Nylon and Carbon Fiber hardwearing ergonomic power structure that works like an exoskeleton (patent pending). It is the backbone of the cuff construction and guarantees maximum security and precision during downhill ski mode. No need for a stiff tongue, the power comes from the Vertebra when it is locked out in downhill mode.Cam Closure System: A (patent pending) quick-release lock mechanism integrated to the Vertebra Technology spine comprising a springloaded cam activated by the QuickBuckleTech Specs:Weight: 1180 g / 41.6 oz (size 27)Shell: GrilamidCuff: PA12 NylonVertebra: Carbon Reinforced Polymer - PA 12 Nylon and Carbon FiberTongue: PEBAXLiner: Palau thermo-moldable EVAPositions: 3 forward lean settings (12, 14, 16)Binding Compatibility: Tech bindings only - not AT Touring (ISO DIN 9523) compatibleSole: La Sportiva LazerGrip by Davos
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2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SEDAN/WAGON: Mercedes-Benz presents an extensively updated 2014 E-Class Sedan and Wagon at the 106th Edition of the Chicago Auto Show. On display is the E400 Hybrid Sedan, E250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Sedan, E350 4MATIC Sedan and Wagon and E550 4MATIC Sedan. Numerous modifications have given the E-Class new headlamps that incorporate all light functions within a single lens, and two different front-end designs. The Luxury version comes with the classic sedan three-louver grille and star on the hood, while the Sport version wears the grille with an integrated star like the brand's high performance sports car models. A new exterior feature line runs below the structure line from the rear door to the tail light, giving the car greater visual length. The rear end houses new LED tail lamps that emphasize the width of the vehicle, and the Sport models feature exposed dual exhaust pipes. A large section of powertrains are on the checklist. Engines include a 3.5-liter V-6 (302hp), 2.1L four-cylinder turbodiesel (195hp) and a 5.5L twin-turbo V-8 (402hp). All engines are linked to a more fuel-efficient seven-speed automatic transmissions, with rear-wheel or 4MATIC all-wheel drive configurations offered. Other highlights include new steering wheels with standard shift paddles, color instrument cluster display and LED daytime running lights (DRL). New driver assistance systems are offered such as Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with automatic brake intervention, PRE-SAFE Brake with Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Highbeam Assist and Nightview Assist PLUS with pedestrian detection. With back row seating lowered in the Wagon, there is a total of 39.37 cu. ft of cargo room to haul your gear. And, when properly equipped, the E-Class can tow up to 5,271 pounds.
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I am recording some videos with iMovie HD with Mac's iSight camera. The sound is bad so I am using a H4Zoom microphone for a better sound quality.
The problem comes up when I want to put the two together. I can match them up at the start of the video, but for 1 hr of video there is about 2-5 seconds delay in the end of it.
I tried all sorts of things and its still not yelding.. Been banging my head on the walls.
Tried using FCPX delay audio function and IN the software, it works, I get it right, but the exported file, the final video is still delayed...
Please help
Thank you
What frame rate is you camera set at? It sounds like the two are off.
How to correct the obvious differences in recording speed between the camera and Zoom I don't know, and it may not be possible. If the differential is only 1 frame per minute, in 30 minutes you'll be out of sync by a full second.
However, in post, try this: Sync the audio and video and play until you notice the beginning of sync loss. Back up a few seconds and render this portion of the material. Re-sync and repeat from this point, repeating as often as necessary. Hopefully you'll wind up with several clips, all rendered and all in sync. Combine them and you're in business.
It's an extreme act of faith to assume that even the best of gear will hold sync for an extended period of time. I'd be surprised, given the tolerances of consumer and semi-professional gear internal crystal or PLL references, if the audio DID hold perfectsync in post. Shooting double system in the wonderful world of professional film or video demands a common sync reference and time code being recorded on the audio and video gear; and then a method to resolve the two in post.
Rick Crampton
make sure the zoom is set to 48k and not 44.1 which is the cd standard. they should hold sync both being digital.
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As gldnears suggests, it is very likely a matter of internal clock drift, and the only way to avoid it is to use word clock sync either with an external word clock signal or often digital signals will have embedded sync in the audio stream. If you're using them side by side independently with no connection, there will be drift over that period of time. It is simply a matter of inherent variation in the crystal clock circuits -- 44.1 on one device is never exactly the same as 44.1 on another device, and while the variation is relatively tiny it compounds over time. Consumer level products will typically have greater drift than top of the line pro gear, but there is always some amount of variability in internal clocks.
It has nothing to do with sample rate -- if you import 48kHz audio into a 44.1kHz project without sample rate conversion (usually the editing software will convert automatically) then you will notice a major difference as the audio will be pitched significantly up or down (depending on going from 44.1 -> 48 or vice versa) and the timing offset will be way more drastic than a few seconds after an hour.
If you're using the zoom H4n, the best thing to do would be to use it in audio interface mode, connected to the computer via USB and recording the audio directly into the editing software. Connected as an interface the zoom should use the computer's internal clock as a master and the audio should remain perfectly in sync.
Alternatively, to fix the problem, you'll just have to manually pick spots in the audio and make a cut, and either move it forward or backward very slightly in time (depending on which is delayed). You could do this every 10 or 15 minute segments that would probably be fine. If you have to push them forward just take some of the extra room tone you captured to "glue" over the gaps in the the audio if needed.
As an experiment, earlier this year, I shot a live concert of folk-style music using my HVX-200A and a Korg MR-1000 digital audio recorder which was connected to an aux out on the PA console. In post (CS-4 )I monitored the camera audio as a reference and adjusted the external digital audio for sync. I was surprised to find that over the first hour of the show ( continuous run )the syncdrifted out a total of 3 or 4 frames, easily pulled up a frame at a time. I was prepared for a much bigger hassle but was relieved that the sync held as well as it did running wild!
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The Home Depot announced Monday it will cut 7,000 jobs and freeze officer salaries due to the current economic climate. The company said the job cuts are "to better align the company's cost structure with the current economic environment."
Last January Home Depot cut 500 jobs, and in May it closed 15 stores, eliminating 1,300 positions. Three-hundred positions were eliminated in 2006 from the company's Atlanta headquarters.
In addition to slashing jobs, a salary freeze has been implemented for all of Home Depot's officers. The company also is closing its EXPO business, which "has not performed well financially and is not expected to anytime soon," according to the company. Home Depot will shutter 34 EXPO Design Center stores, five YardBIRDS stores, two Design Center stores and seven HD locations over the next two months, eliminating 5,000 workers.
The company believes the changes will result in a boost of $305 million in its fiscal 2009 earnings before interest and tax.
"We're very fortunate that the soundness of our company lets us live our value of taking care of our people, even in this time of unprecedented economic hardship," chairman and CEO Frank Blake said in a news release. "These changes will make us a stronger company and will allow us to continue to grow associate employment over the long term to benefit our customers."


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Like some of you maybe already guessed - the "hints" must have been obvious on some posts - I try to start a career in the creative business. I had this idea in mind for some years or sometimes I think since ever. On the career page in our final yearbook already stood: "Sabine will be a photographer in Paris." And yes, I considered this after school. I even tried to get into different design universities, but didn't get in because that year too many others had the same idea and maybe it wasn't the right choice for me. After this lost year - it wasn't really lost because of the experiences I made - I decided to go another way and don't try to get in any more design universities. I didn't wanted to loose anymore years waiting for an open spot. So I started studies in a whole other area. The studies were hard, but I lerned how to lern, to organize and motivate myself and to just do the things I have to do. These are the lessons I'm really thankful for.
I finished the studies with a good diploma and got a job right away. I'm still thankful for this employment. It's a very good job with good money, a nice team, a work with a purpose and it's mostly fun. But for some time now I noticed, that this is the wrong kind of work for me. It doesn't fulfill me. It's no job, where I do overtime lightly. I'm more than happy, when I get off from work and ride home. Most of the time I'm just frustrated because I go from one problem to another. If I solve one problem in a few hours, a few minutes later the next problem pops up and I'm in a corner once again. That is so frustrating, to name just one thing. And this frustration was so high, when I went on my big biketour, that I knew I had to change something, otherwise I would become more and more unmotivated, pessimistic and maybe even depressed. So I tried to figure out over this three weeks of vacation what I could change to make my (work)life better.
I did a lot of thinking, simplified my things and my life (I got rid of some timeconsuming unwanted tasks and less loved hobbies) and did a hell lot of brainstorming. When I came back and talked with my friend, she gave me a clue... I'm so thankful for her idea, because it got me started on a whole new direction. She suggested that I should sell some of my stuff on an upcoming craft fair around christmas in our town. It didn't took me long to agree and so I'm registered and preparing now calendars, photographs, greeting cards and some more for one or two craft fairs at the end of November.
I'm so excited!! It's a totally new thing for me. It's that butt kick, that I needed to get started. It's that one thing that keeps me busy and thinking about my future and my choice of worklife that I really want and even motivates me for my daily job.
So, there you have it :) This is my secret project. I had to keep it for myself for a while, till I figured out if I really wanted to do it and how to get there. But now after some planning I'm ready to take off. You are more than welcome to join me on my journey.
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Hello there -
If you are not familiar with the 10 on 10 – I've joined up with a group of photographers from Bloom with this project. We pick a day each month and document it – one hour at a time basically for 10 hours. Then on the 10th of each month, we post our 10 images documenting our day.
I had more images this month – Had to edit down.
Oh – and about those last two images – for some reason, my blog won't allow commentary on those two only – so I just included it in the image.
When you are done here – please continue the circle to Amy Schilling to see her day.
Meet Jacob. He's waiting for breakfast.
Abby already had her breakfast and is doing what she does best – next to running.
Duke KNOWS when he puts his head on the sofa and gives us this look…….
then he's going to get one of these of course.Â
Kids have a playdate – Thank you everyone for helping me out with mikey's wish list – and apparently Santa (the 'other' santa in this household) was already on it. BUT – seriously – all three boys on their itouchs' during their playtime. It's like the mommy photographer groups where everyone is on their laptops -
Hurry – it's time to go outside to play -
She's cute – but so pushy….:)
Started a paint project –
The kids played while I painted in the garage. I took a few minutes to finally play with the new lensbaby. My first time – so don't judge yet….please….


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Midcoast Aviation, which has done green Challenger 604 completions for years, is ramping up its capabilities as the Canadian manufacturer sends more of its business jets to the Cahokia, Ill. independent center for more highly customized interior work.
Midcoast has taken delivery of the first of eight green Bombardier Challenger 850s, business jet derivatives of the CRJ200 regional jet. It is the first of 41 high-end Bombardier interiors most recently assigned to Midcoast for cabin completion over the next three years. They include 18 new Challenger 605s and 15 Global 5000s. As a result of that and earlier agreements with Bombardier to do its more highly customized interiors, said president Kurt Sutterer, "Midcoast is experiencing skyrocketing growth."
The center is concluding interiors on the last of Bombardier's Challenger 604 production run. In addition to working on the Challenger 605 and Global 5000, Midcoast is also one of Bombardier's completion centers of choice for Global XRS interiors.
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THE GOOD: Above-average owner satisfaction • comfort and pain-relief potential • above-average longevity • low-risk return policy • model variety.
THE BAD: Potential for air leaks, mechanical problems and comfort layer deterioration / compression • so-so warranty coverage • pump noise.
THE BED: Comfortaire mattresses are entry- to luxury-level permanent-use airbeds. They use air and often foam for support instead of innerspring coils. An electric air pump operated by a hand-held controller can add or remove air from the mattress thereby adjusting firmness / comfort for each side.
THE COMPANY: Comfortaire – founded in 1981 – pioneered bringing adjustable air supported sleep technology to the retail market. Comfortaire (as of January 2013) is an independent subsidiary of Select Comfort / Sleep Number. Comfortaire is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
THE COMPETITION: See how Comfortaire compares to other airbeds in the airbed reviews – summary or the mattress comparison.
THE RETAILERS: Comfortaire is available in most areas but sometimes as a house brand under a different name. The most prominent retailer is likely Relax The Back which sells Comfortaire under the name "RTB Airbed Sleep System." The mattresses are also available at Comfortaire.com.
The ratings below are based on over 190 consumer reviews of various models. The data was gathered using an unbiased, accurate methodology.
|Owner satisfaction
|Comfortaire mattresses overall have 83% owner satisfaction. ( ) This is higher than the rating for both airbeds overall including Sleep Number / Select Comfort (78%) and all beds overall (innerspring, memory foam, air, latex, futon, water).
The various Comfortaire models appear to rate fairly similar to each other. See model prices and specs below.
|Similar to other airbed brands, at least 25% of Comfortaire owners report mechanical problems at some point during ownership, such as faulty pumps and leaking / problematic air bladders. And about the same percent of owners report a fairly quick deterioration / compression of the topper. These problems and others, however, can be fixed. (See next entry.)
|Airbeds, including Comfortaire, often have a longer lifespan than other mattress types because any problem with the bed can be repaired with a replacement part. With other bed types, such as innerspring or memory foam, if something goes wrong with the mattress it often needs to be entirely replaced. Also, air support will not sag over time as will innerspring and foam support.
|Price / affordable
|Prices typically range from $720-$5100 depending on model and size. The various models are often placed on sale and are of questionable value at full price. The more expensive models have toppers, air chambers, pumps, controllers and warranties superior to those available on the cheaper models.
|Less pain and pressure points
|Owners generally praise their Comfortaire bed for its ability to relieve or prevent pain, including back, hip and shoulder pain. The ability of the air chambers to contour to one's body helps to provide above average support for many pain sufferers. Comfortaire touts its Box-Top Air Design for providing superior contouring support and comfort. Our collected owner experience data, however, does not show this to be a clear advantage over more conventional designs, such as that used by Sleep Number. (See mattresses and pain relief for general analysis.)
|Adjustable firmness
|The mattress can be made more firm or less firm by adding or removing air through the use of an electric pump. 65 to 100 unique settings are possible. A model with dual air chambers can have separate firmness adjustment for each side, allowing each person to have his or her own firmness level.
|Firmness options
|While firmness / comfort can be adjusted by adding or removing air, the general firmness of the bed is largely determined by the comfort layer thickness which can vary by model. The less expensive models have thin comfort layers making them firmer than the more expensive, thicker models.
|Even and unobstructed sleep surface, i.e., no middle problem
|About 7% of Comfortaire consumers report that the bed can sag and or slope in the middle where the dual air chambers meet -- causing a sleeper to roll or slide toward / away from the middle. This problem tends to be more noticeable when the firmness setting of the two air chambers is very different. While this "middle problem" is fairly common among all airbed brands, Comfortaire tends to have fewer complaints on this issue than others, including the Sleep Number bed.
|Motion isolation
|A mattress that has good motion isolation absorbs one person's movement so that the other person is not disturbed. Motion isolation is usually a moderate strength for Comfortaire and airbeds in general.
|Easy to move on / get up off
|Increasing the firmness makes the bed easier to move on and get up off. Pregnant women especially tend to appreciate this. Models with memory foam are often considered more difficult to move on than models with regular foam.
|No initial odor / off gassing
|Comfortaire models with memory foam generally have the most complaints for off gassing which is a chemical-like smell a mattress can release when new. For general analysis, see memory foam off gassing.
|No sleeping hot or cold
|Less than 5% of Comfortaire owners report a sleeping hot or sleeping cold problem. Models with little or no topper are more likely to sleep cold, while models with a thick memory foam topper or latex topper are more likely to sleep hot.
|Good for sex
|The lack of a significant middle problem helps Comfortaire rate better on this issue than Sleep Number / Select Comfort. (See the mattress and sex comparison.)
|No noise
|About 15% of Comfortaire owners say that the air pumps are too loud, especially if used during the night because they may wake one's partner. Most owners, however, do not regard air pump noise to be a problem.
|Ready to use
|Like all airbeds, Comfortaire requires assembly. For a fee Comfortaire can ship beds pre-assembled or provide in-home setup. Owners who assemble the bed themselves usually find the task to be of easy to moderate difficulty requiring 1-2 hours.
|No rotating / flipping
|The air chambers do not need to be flipped or rotated, but the toppers may benefit from the occasional flip / rotation. This can usually be performed by one person.
|Comfortaire mattresses consist of air to a significant degree making them relatively light and easy to move and handle.
|Comfortaire is often available at one or more mattress showrooms in most major cities but perhaps as a private label under a different name. Model selection at these retailers may be limited. Comfortaire.com, however, has an extensive model selection.
|The warranty is for 25 years with the first 2-4 years non-prorated depending on the model. After this period, owners will pay 20% or more of repair costs / replacement parts. (See mattress warranties: what you should know.)
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|Comfortaire receives about average ratings from consumers for its customer service.
|Specifications transparency
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|Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating
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Why I Don't Need a Rice Cooker: Carolina Plantation Aromatic Rice Is Foolproof
I'm a member of a Facebook group where people share what they're making in the kitchen: the trials, the tribulations, the recipes. It's a fun group, and most of the cooks are southern like me. Recently, a member posted this, "I made really good rice!!!!!!! yeah 2014." I responded to the post, asking what brand she used, prepared to hear about her amazing rice cooker. Her answer surprised me, though it shouldn't have.
She had used Carolina Plantation rice for the first time. After years of rice failings, she learned the secret. I used to think all cooked rice came with a rubbery, burnt layer on the bottom, until someone gave me a bag of Carolina Plantation Aromatic Rice. One cup of rice, two cups of water, one teaspoon salt: Dump it all in a pot, heat it to boiling, lower the heat and cover, allowing the rice to cook for 18 to 20 minutes (no stirring, no meddling). Toss it with a fork...et voilà!
If you follow the very simple directions, you cannot mess up this rice.
The rice is grown on a farm in Darlington County in South Carolina, using renewable energy sources. Carolina Plantation Rice was the first business in South Carolina to be Green-e certified. More importantly, while it's cooking, your kitchen will smell like butter. Somehow, the rice tastes like it has butter on it, even though it doesn't. And it comes out perfectly fluffy every time. Magic!
How do you cook rice? (And I'm happy to hear about your rice cooker. One of these days, I may even try one myself.)
→ Find it: Carolina Plantation White Rice, $5.45 per pound at their website
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I've never had a problem cooking rice. Maybe I'm blessed by the rice gods? Though now that I admit it out loud I've probably jinxed myself.
I typically cook Calrose or Kokuho Rose medium grain rice. I have one of the nice Zojirushi fuzzy logic rice cookers, which I love to death, but I haven't really been using it since moving in with my in-laws since I've been cooking less overall.
I don't get what's so hard about cooking rice. I have cooked all kinds of rice, in all kinds of pots, on all kinds of stoves, and I get...rice. Then again, I can't make mashed potatoes. No idea why it's so hard. I really do try. We all have our failings.
This is exactly how I was taught to cook rice, brown rice even is done this way, though wild rice is a tad different due to the nature of it, just increase the cooking times is all.
I just buy plain ol' long grained white rice, nothing fancy, nor expensive, and unless I let over cook a tad, it comes out fluffy and nice, most of the time.
Another thing, for white rice,rinse off the excess starch, that seems to help with the texture and helps keep the rice from clumping.
I used to disdain a rice cooker. I can turn out a perfect pot of rice myself, using multiple methods.
But there's a reason Asians who eat rice every day own a rice cooker. It reliably does a good job, frequently better than the stove. It takes the guesswork out of timing because it will hold the rice at the correct temperature and consistency (you can get the rice perfect in a pot; keeping it that way on your stove is another matter). My Zojirushi fuzzy logic rice cooker will make sushi rice, jasmine rice, basmati (admittedly, the one case where the pot might hold a slight edge--rice cooker basmati cooks well, but never quite as perfectly separate as parboiling and steaming), brown rice, rice pudding, and mixed rice dishes. I rinse, I dump, and I forget. The one thing I have not attempted but counter-intuitively is supposed to work is rice cooker risotto.
I don't need to have one special, magical kind of rice: the Zoji cooks them all.
Larger models can also be used to make steel cut oatmeal and other grains.
cmcinnyc - just a few mashed potato hints:
- cut your potatos into nice even cubes, smaller is better (they'll cook faster), but theres no reason to go any smaller than 2 inches per cube
- salt the water.
- dont over cook them. Start in cold water and bring to a boil, simmer 15-20 minutes until they are fork tender. Drain immediately. Return to pot to allow the residual heat of the pot to evaporate any excess water (dont cover).
- Add butter first. let the hot potatoes melt the butter. Mash. taste for saltiness.
- Add milk & any other fixins (spring onions, extra salt, pepper, etc). Dont over do any mixing at this point. too much mixing will result in gummy potatoes.
Domestically produced environmentally friendly rice is great, but it doesn't have anything to do with proper technique.
I love my Zoji, too! We make steel cut oats in it 3x a week. The only thing I haven't quite figured out is if/how I can make quinoa in it. I did bulgur wheat once with pretty good results.
I've never understood the problems people have with rice cooking. Even Japanese rice can be cooked without a rice cooker, not that I would mind having one - I just don't have the space for it.
I don't get it either. I have never had trouble making rice, I just follow the directions.
That's how I cook all my rice. White rice takes 25 minutes, brown rice about one hour. 1 C rice, 2 C water, salt and olive oil/butter. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat to the lowest setting, and leave it alone.
I've never figured out how to use a rice cooker due to lack of storage space, but I've always made rice the way my parents make it. Throw in however much rice you want, rinse it 2-3 times, eyeball the water level above the rice, bring to a boil, turn heat all the way down, set timer for 10 minutes (max 15 if you're making a ton) and then forget about it. Turns out perfectly every time. I don't like fluffing my rice though, I think that makes it gummy after I refrigerate it.
With all that being said, rice cooked in a large rice cooker just tastes better.
Not the little ones, but the giant ones. They're just better. More rice...y.
1 part rice, 2 parts water, boil, cover, 20 minutes. I used to be super intimidated by rice, and made my brother make it all the time, but once I learned the formula, I haven't had any issues! Worst case, read the package, it always has a recipe it seems.
Never had a problem cooking rice until I moved to a high altitude. My rice was never right. Then my husband brought home a Zoji, and it's been easy perfection ever since.
Tadig! who knew burnt rice was so amazing!
I used to hate rice when I was a kid. I now know why - we always had Uncle Ben's Converted Rice. Can't figure out why my dad liked it. I've since discovered a world of delicious rice.
I use an old Faberware rice cooker/steamer to make it because I'm not terribly good at cooking it on the stove and I get more consistent results from the electric appliance.
My rice cooker always delivers this result you describe: "a rubbery, burnt layer on the bottom." And I hate it. Where does one buy 'said' Carolina Plantation rice?
Gulp. Just discovered for myself: Amazon:
Carolina Plantation Aromatic Rice - 2 lb Bag by Carolina Plantation
$15.95 No rice is worth that. Sorry.
I like using a rice cooker because it makes rice so easy. Add rice, water, salt, turn on, walk away, come back when YOU want to eat. Frees up a burner on the stove, too. It wasn't such a big deal to cook rice on the stove when it was just me and my partner, but now that I have kids...it makes a difference.
adding myself to the ranks of people who have absolutely no problem with rice. other than the water coming off to quickly and needing to add more i have had no issues.
i cannot, however, cook bacon. sigh.
I'd be interested to try that variety. I usually use Basmati, which always gives great results if rinsed very gently (you don't want to break the grains) and soaked before cooking. Like you, I use the absorption method (1 part rice: 1.5 parts water). Add a generous dash of salt. Let the cooked rice rest for 15 minutes, covered, with a towel under the lid. There is never any stickiness, the individual grains are tender, elongated, and wonderfully fragrant.
Japanese sushi rice is also good. I use the same rice:water ratio, but do not soak or salt. At the end of the cooking time, turn the heat up high for 10 seconds, then allow to rest for 15 minutes. Again, there is no stickiness (it's a fallacy that Japanese rice should be sticky). The grains are just plumper, with a nice chewy texture.
Rice isn't hard to cook, but I still use a rice cooker. The ability to get it started and completely ignore it until you are ready to eat is awesome.
Rice cookers are valuable not because cooking rice is difficult, but because cooking rice with a rice cooker is easier and less of a hassle. Much like I *could* toast bread in my oven or a pan, I prefer to use a toaster because I put the bread in, hit a button, and forget about it. Same deal with a rice cooker -- hit a button and whenever you come back, you have perfect rice made without having to attend to it or check if it's done at a specific time.
I don't have a rice cooker or a toaster.
Everything is easy with a timer.
Never rinse the rice either.
I do add some olive oil to it prior to cooking.
Thanks for the link, that's a great post about Persian rice. Making good rice is truly an art!
Great link! I never knew Persians treasure the crunchy burnt at the bottom rice too.
In Puerto Rico it's called pegao (it means "stuck") and my Dominican neighbor just taught me that they call it con con. When I was a kid I always begged my mom for the pegao.
The rice cooker also makes life easier for those of us with kids and/or a job. Put the rice on before you pick up the kids, and it's done when you come home!
Persian rice is the best! Thank you very much for the shout out, phd2bpolisci!
"Tadig! who knew burnt rice was so amazing!"
ps very interesting to find out about pegao and con con.
The major reason I could never make rice in a pot is because I have (had) a propane stove. Even on the simmer setting it was too hot and the water would always evaporate before the rice gets done. Now I have a Naural gas stove and it does cook a whole lot better than propane.
I love my fuzzy logic Zoji rice cooker and makes perfect rice everytime. Brown rice, long grain and today I made sushi rolls and the short grain rice was perfect. My rice cooker also has a keep warm function for perfect several hours later.
However, Risotto is one rice dish I make in a pot.


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You were looking at the scenery below you until you felt someones presence behind you. You look behind and saw Chase.
You: What are you doing here?
Chase: Traveling with you. Is that a problem?
You: Why didnt you go travel with Wuya? Since you cant possibly get rid of her.
Chase: She went with Jack.
You: Is that your excuse?
Chase: No. I ran out before Wuya decided that she was going with me.
You: You still impress me.
Chase: I like to think so.
You three reached the Andes Mountains to be met by Jack and Wuya and the Xiaolin Warriors. You moved five feet away from Chase. Omi ran to you. You held your arms out and picked him up. Everyone except the Xiaolin Warriors had odd faces on.
Wuya: Stupid. Dont hold your arms out for the enemy!
You: Im not stupid. Holding my arms out so my son would know I love him.
All the evil people except Chase had odd faces on. Chase knew this somehow, but doesnt know hes connected to it.
Omi(whispers): Mother, do you know who my father is?
You: Didnt you already ask that question?
Omi: I did, but I really want to know.
You: All I can tell you is that hes is closer than you think.
Omi: How close?
You: About five feet next to me.
Omi counts and comes next to Chases feet. He looks up and then looks at you. He points to Chase. You nod. Omi puts a fan boy smile on his face. Chase raises his eyebrow obviously forgetting the Shen Gong Wu.
Chase: Chesana, why is he looking at me like that?
You: Think about it. Me, you, and Omi. Theres a connection there.
Chase: I cant think of anything.
You: And people call you the most evil mastermind of the world. Let me put it to you this way, I Chesana, is your wife. Omi is your son. And you Chase Young, are my husband and Omis father. Come on! Youve obviously been watching him some time now. And you said so yourself you felt like you know him.
Chase: .
You thought of something. Then a line from a flashback came to you.
+Flashback Line+
You: Chase, dont make me get Dashi
+End Flashback Line+
Omi ran back to you and tugged your dress. You held his little hand and smiled. He smiled too.
You: Chase, dont make me get Dashi
Suddenly, Chase had thousands of lost memories coming back to him. From the time you two got married to the time you chased Wuya away and the time you had Omi and also the time when Hannibal Bean came in. His head started to hurt. You and Omi walked over to him. You put a hand on his head and Omi attached himself to his leg. You put your hands on Chases shoulders.
You: Please tell me you remember something?
He didnt answer.
To Be Continued..........
Don't stop here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry I had to end it there.
Martial Arts Dragons-Xiaolin Showdown-Chase Young-Chapter XV
You were looking at the scenery below you until you felt someones presence behind you. You look behind and saw Chase.
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|Garrett Gottschalk Venture-Lieutenant, Illinois—Chicago aka GTSamurai
There will be Pathfinder Society scenarios offered this year at WolfCon 9, November 30th and December 1st, at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630.
Signups are extremely limited! If you aren't busy the weekend after Thanksgiving (and aren't attending StuffedCOWS), come on over to Chicago for a little PFS action!
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leanne rhimes soooo ruined it for her!!! she should have won
I have been gladly watching xfactor from day one, but tonight ruin everything, they ripped the little girl off her right. So painful, Im crying
They did not ripped Carly of anything. America has spoken. Tate is the winner. Carly will be a star no matter what. She is so talented !
Everything that guys sings sounds the same (like all other male country singers for the most part). He will never "evolve" but Carly had the potential to do so. It's not her fault, it's all the people out there simply voting for country music instead of thinking about variety and potential. She will still get a lucrative contract so I'm not concerned. I predict, you will see one album from Tate and then he will fade into oblivion.
What cost Carly was the way the votes were split between her and the girl group.Had it been just her and Stevens she wins hands down.
Just FYI – the idolbusy site supported the call busy checks last night for X-factor like they do for idol. It showed that Tate had nearly 3 times the busy signals of Carly and 5th Harmony was in the noise. It's not clear that Carly could have beaten Tate even if 5th Harmony was not there. We'll never know.
Don't feel too bad. Even though Carly & Fifth Harmony didn't win, they'll both still end up signed
This was the first season I've watched this show and I was really blown away. I was rooting for Carly Rose and Fifth Harmony all season.
Idol busy you may be right and yes we will never know .That said, if he really did win by 1/3 of 1 % it stands to reason that the several million votes that went to the girl group would have been more likely to vote for a 13 year old.vs a 37 year old cw singer who is married with kids.
Tate Stevens is a remarkable singer and entertainer, who won…..Good for him and his family
Carly is just to young! She will go far!
How did Tate know to sing at the end of this last episode right after he won? He probably would have rehearsed, which means he knew ahead of time he was going to win, and the whole spectacle of he and Carly waiting in suspense was all a fake show. A similar question is how Tate and Carly could have rehearsed that duet they did unless they both knew before the show that they were the top 2. (I doubt the producers would have wasted time having each contestant rehearse every possible outcome.) "X Factor" is so fake. It's all concocted for show.
I don't like country but Tate made country sound nice to the ears. He is deserving of the $5 million contract. Carly will be deserving of the $5 million probably when she turns 16 or 17. Seriously, right now. Who buys the CDs of a 13-year old recording artist? No one. Only made for Disney. I think Carly may be a little hard to work with coz I detect a slight attitude problem. Like she knows what she wants.
5H will probably end up the next One Direction if the girls don't B at each other. They are worth $5 million investment.
Congrats to TATE!!
Truth I wondered the same until I saw carly crying at the very end of the show. It was the first time she ever really showed that type of emotion. Hell who knows ?????
Yes she did deserve it!!!!!
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Thank you so much for all your support for the Flathead racing department. If you haven't received your order yet, we're very sorry for the delay but the shipping department should be caught up over the weekend. Thanks again I hope to see you all at the race!
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I can't wait for this!
Now this looks promising.
September 3, 2014
Bott Power
I've posted about these guys before, they just keep knocking it our of the ballpark.
August 21, 2014
Lets Go Racing!
A few weeks ago during a late night shop drinking session someone asked what I was going to do with my WLA. "What I would really like to do is race it, but..." What happened after that is a bit of a blur but I think Jay said, "well, we better get to fuckin work then!" 12 minutes later the engine was out of the frame and on the bench. We are finishing up the engine and trans rebuild this week and we are on track to be ready well in time for The Race of Gentlemen. My pal Nick ran his 50 pan last year and did really well. This year he is running a 47 U in a VL frame. We are pooling resources and teaming up. The Kickstart Flathead Racing Dept. is in Business! Being new to racing there are some things I'm just finding out about. I don't know if you knew this, but racing is really expensive! To cover some of the costs we made up some shirts. Get yours HERE! Hope to see you all at the race in Oct. (hopefully wearing our T-shirts) Thanks ~ Walter
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August 13, 2014
2014 Gypsy Run Shirt
We are going to try a PRE-SALE this year to better gauge how many shirts to print. All orders will be shipped before the run. For helping us with our experiment we are going to throw in some free domestic shipping. Order yours HERE.
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August 7, 2014
NJ | NY Ride for Larry Slight UPDATE
Just a bit of clarification about Saturday's Ride for Larry Pierce. We are going to meet at my shop beginning at NOON. We are going to leave for Brooklyn around 3pm. Larry's wife Ashley asked if anyone is posting photos of the ride to instagram, please use the #rideforlarrypierce hashtag so they can embed all of the photo on the website so everyone can share in this. Thanks. See you Saturday. ~Walter
July 30, 2014
Ride for Larry Pierce NJ / NY Details
On Saturday August 9th. We are going to host a ride to honor the memory of our friend Larry Pierce. This is open to anybody and everyone. If you want to stop by for five minutes or stay the whole day, it is Okay either way. We are going to meet up at the SHOP starting around noon. We will hang out a bit, compliment each others choice of foot pegs, then ride to LADY JAYS in Brooklyn. Miles will be serving BBQ and running Drink Specials all day long. As an added bonus there will be Motorcycle only parking right in front. Simple fun to be had for everyone. Check out rideforlarrypierce.com for more details and see all the people from around the world, getting together for this great thing. Here is a link to get you to the right place. DIRECTIONS.
July 24, 2014
CoC FXR
Jeff Wright of Church of Choppers fame is finishing up his FXR for the Brooklyn Invitational. I have always been a fan of Jeff's work, his approach to bike design is truly unique. That being said, I think he is outdoing himself with this one. Check out the build HERE.
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Looking Flash, Acting Rash!
|Capt. Awesome
|Alexander Calder Looking annoyed with the BMW suits.
|The appropriately named Righteous Joe.
|Bill's Shovelhead when it was a Panhead
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