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Ramen Sanpachi now open - 1st Canadian shop of Hokkaido chain
Looks like the ramen wars are heating up!
Ramen Sanpachi has taken over the location formerly occupied by Royal Thai - 770 Bute next to Steamrollers. According to the press, this is their first North American location with the next shop opening in Edmonton in January.
The article said that Sanpanchi chose Vancouver due to the success of Santouka in the Vancouver market and our familiarity with ramen. They're planning on rolling out 20 shops on the continent over the next 5 years.They have 69 shops in Japan and already have a few set up in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea. It sounds like the Japanese economy is still in the doldrums, so we may see more ramen chains heading into foreign markets like Canada to grow their business.
Sanpachi website and menu here:
They're in their soft opening phase so not all the menu items are available yet. I'm going to try it this weekend - not crowded yet but that won't last long once word gets out to the ramen aficionados around town.
Arigato Kentan for the info. Stopped in this afternoon for a bowl. Full menu will have gyoza, rice balls, different bento boxes / rice bowls, desserts, and other set menus. There's also a full array of booze available from beer, sake, cocktails, whiskey, and so on, which makes it different from the other ramen places.
There are only full bowls available for the moment; it looks like half-bowl options will come soon . You can have the regulars (shio, shoyu, miso, spicy, cha-shu, negi) or a couple I've not seen before here like corn and butter (the photo of the stick of butter in the menu looks like it's 2 tablespons) or yatai ( the most traditional ramen which is a mixture of shio and shoyu). I got the yatai. I was later told that yatai is similar to the ramen stand versions where the stock is limited and there's few veggies since there's little time to soften them up. It seemed counter-intuitive for a sit-down place, but it was delicious. Firm noodles, clean pork broth, with tender pieces of cha-shu. I got an extra order of the cha-shu to add to the bowl. Can't wait to try other bowls.
Sanpachi website and menu here:
Can anybody translate the ramen types on the second and third page on their site. I can make out the first page which is the traditional ramen types, but whats with the second and third pages?
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I can give it a shot...working from the top of the second page down to the end of the third page:
sapporo chou-miso ramen (strong miso)
sanma-men (pike fish)
stir fried miso ramen
burned/seared shoyu ramen
tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen
something something shoyu tsuke-men (can't read the small print and don't know the 4 character compound...something to do with concentrated and seared - tsukemen is generally spicy IIRC)
butter corn ramen
cha-shu ramen
negi ramen (green onion)
vegetable ramen
egg ramen
half ramen
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thanks for the help,..with these translations, I can kind of figure out how they do the ramen
burned/seared shoyu ramen & stir fried miso ramen ?? <--- I think you cook the noodles & soup together for a while before serving; instead of pouring soup to noodles and serve.. am I right??
i think the tsukemen is dipping ramen served with hot / cold noodle...the dip is shoyu & fish-bone based..
looking back at the first page, whats with the two shoyu ramen?? third one says original shoyu ramen?? and the two shio ramen (4th & 5th). <-- need some help on translating those two sets as well
from the looks of it, their ramen is mostly miso and/or shoyu based, i think i'll try the sanma-men, tonkotsu ramen, and the tsukemen
For the people who went to this place, how much of the menu do they have as of right now?
first page only...please report back..
re: mikeyjrd
The description for the stir fried one implies that a spicy meat and vegetable stir fry is made first with the noodles and soup added after, I think. The description for the one I translated as "burned/seared shoyu ramen" is too tiny to read...the characters are too blurry when I blow it up...does say something about stir-fried veg as well, and possibly meat is cooked in shoyu first?
The third one on the first page is motogumi shoyu ramen, which best I can tell is just a name - my guess would be it's a different shoyu broth made with a darker shoyu - onions are added for sweetness it says as well.
The 4th on that page is just shio ramen; the 5th is old-fashioned ramen made with dashi broth.
Phew. I haven't been yet but all this menu reading is making me hungry...maybe a trip this weekend...will report back if I give it a go.
I popped in this evening for a quick bowl of ramen. They specialize in miso ramen, but chose to order the tonkotsu.
The broth was light and sweet (much lighter and sweeter than my local benchmark broth from Santuoka). I like my ramen noodles firm and toothsome so I ordered them "katame". The noodles had a nice spring but were perhaps a bit softer than I prefer (I like my ramen almost grainy to the tooth). It was all topped with some green onion, chasu, nori (a square propped up at the edge of the bowl) and strips of bamboo shoots (and an nicely cooked egg for a extra buck). They drizzled some "mayu" (charred garlic oil) which added a nice charred-caramelized note.
Overall a good bowl or ramen. It doesn't knock Santouka off the top spot IMO. Definitely a cut above Benkei and Kintaro.
I did take photos...but I'm a bit lazy this evening.
re: el_lobo_solo
The ramen came with it already drizzled on top. I'm sure you can ask for some extra on the side. They seem eager to please.


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Way to show 'em who the REAL best team in the East is!
Great game by our boys tonight! It's great that we really don't get rattled when we seem to get down.
Great halftime adjustments by Carlisle coming out of the locker room to get us back into it.
And only 10 points for New Jersey in the fourth quarter?! I love it!
So uh, Byron, who's the best team in the east??
Maybe you didn't realize that they get the whole game to state their case?
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You see, Shade rips them prematurely and we win. Pacers or Colts, same result.
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We're the best team of the January 17th East!So uh, Byron, who's the best team in the east??
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Thanks Shade we could not have done it without you.
One thing about tonight's game is that we played maybe 18-20 minutes of good basketball and pretty much sucked at one end of the floor or the other the rest of the time.
Transition defense was about as bad as I've seen it since the Bucks game. And the Nets are a poor rebounding team yet our failure to block out allowed too many easy rebounds. And as soon as we take Reggie out of the game in Q1 at about the 5:00 minute mark, the Nets go into a zone.... just like most of our opponents do.
Yet I still go back to that one item. Under 20 minutes of good basketball and we still managed to stay in the game and eventually win against the Nets.
I think there is a good reason the Nets are struggling a little this season. With a few personnel changes and a gamble on Mourning, they now find themselves a weaker team than last season. They simply aren't as good as last year.
Their fans can say "the East winner will have to go through Jersey" all they want. I just don't believe it's true this season. Right now it's a two horse race. Possibly three if the Hornets get things turned back around.
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Curious to know what everyone at FinHeaven.com thinks about Jeff Ireland. We posted a story today outlining why Jeff Ireland should not return as Dolphins GM next season. Thus far, 89% of Dolphins fans want him gone. What do you all think?
Curious to know what everyone at FinHeaven.com thinks about Jeff Ireland. We posted a story today outlining why Jeff Ireland should not return as Dolphins GM next season. Thus far, 89% of Dolphins fans want him gone. What do you all think?
He should have been gone a long time ago.
Not sure it really matters what we want. He is likely going to be back.
Sorry to say, but I think you're right Nublar7. Ross has to understand how critical this offseason is, but to continue on with someone who's track record is suspect (at best), is not in the best interest of the franchise IMO
He should have been sent packing early this year.
I believe that if the Fins do not win 7 games, he is gone. If we end up 5-11 or 6-10, we have regressed from last year. remember last year we won 6 out of 9 to finish the season.
In either case, when you look around the league and you see other teams improving and making strides the Fins are still stuck in neutral. The Colts are 8-4 and are going in the right direction.
Five years ago it was Atlanta coming off a dismal season, they made the right moves and now they are competing for the super bowl. Meanwhile we keep turning over marginal players and changing staffs.
What is the common denominator...Jeff Ireland. He has been the problem all along.
I want him gone. Let Philbin run the draft the way Shula used too. He could not do any worse. Or get another GM that deserves a promotion...like a brian Gaine.
Philbin and staff will be ruined by another season of Ireland.
Mr Ross...just fire him now. You can expect another 10K seats sold just from the announcement.
Rant over.
After we show progress? Of course he should not be fired. You want to go back to stage 1 yet again?
Either way I seriously doubt we need yet another thread about this. We already have at least 400.
I think you'll find the majority (myself included) want Ireland gone. Aside from 5 years of failure, his philosophy is of old school ground and pound with cornfed linemen and huge slow footed LBs. Conversely the scouting department is filled with guys that reflect that mentality all of which is opposite of what Philbin is trying to install. Some may think a football player is a football player big, small, fast or slow but that isn't true. I want my scouting staff in sync with my coach and GM. If Ireland is retained and the results are not significantly better, I think you run a real risk of losing Philbin as well meaning, we clean house and start over yet again. Not a good idea to keep repeating this cycle every 3-4 years.
The culture has to be changed in Miami and with Ireland in place, I have my doubts that can be accomplished. Unfortunately, after years of witnessing bad decisions, I can fore see Ross giving Ireland a second season with Philbin. I would really like to give a new GM 4 years with Philbin to see what they can build.
Omar says he will be back so it must be true.
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In an operation that involved 16 animal welfare organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States, as well as at least 10 federal and state law enforcement agencies, 367 dogs across multiple locations in the Southeast were seized in the second-largest dog fighting raid in U.S. history.
I spent several years overseeing the ASPCA's anti-cruelty group, where I witnessed or heard first-hand accounts of unspeakable acts of cruelty, but rarely have I encountered suffering of this size and scope. Dogs ranging in age from several days to 12 years were found emaciated and bearing typical scars of dog fighting, and left to suffer in extreme heat with no visible fresh water or food. Some were tethered by chains and cables to cinder blocks and car tires. Remains of dead animals were also discovered where the dogs were housed and allegedly fought.
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I believe these atrocities and the subsequent results will have positive and practical reverberations that will make a difference. The raid elevates the issue of dog fighting -- a reprehensible and vile activity – to people who will not only be appalled, but moved to share news and information, and fight for common-sense legislation. Dog fighting is a felony in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, but that doesn't seem to stop the atrocity. Earlier this year, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Congress, which would make it a federal offense to attend an organized animal fight and impose additional penalties for bringing a minor to a fight, expanding the implications of participation in this terrible crime.
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After a three-year investigation initiated by the Auburn Police, 13 search warrants were executed Friday morning, Aug. 23, throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and Texas. Ten suspects were arrested and indicted on felony dog fighting charges. Federal and local officials also seized firearms and drugs, as well as more than $500,000 in cash from dog fighting gambling activities that took place over the course of the investigation.
The dogs, ranging in age from just several days to 10-12 years, had been left to suffer in extreme heat with no visible fresh water or food. Many are emaciated with scars and wounds consistent with dog fighting, and some were tethered by chains and cables that were attached to cinder blocks and car tires.
ASPCA responders and responders from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) helped manage the removal and transport of the dogs to temporary emergency shelters in undisclosed locations, where responders are providing veterinary care and behavior enrichment. Responders also assisted authorities with collecting forensic evidence to be submitted for prosecution.
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Dog fighting is a felony in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Together we can save animals from lives of abuse.
The ASPCA applauds the White House for taking a stand this week against local laws targeting certain dog breeds. We have worked for years to fight these unjust and ineffective laws, known as breed-specific legislation or "BSL." The Centers for Disease Control, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Bar Association all agree that BSL does not prevent dog bites or enhance public safety.
BSL is counterproductive. Rather than give up their beloved pets, owners of restricted breeds often attempt to hide their "outlaw" dogs by restricting time outdoors and even limiting vet visits. Actions like these, taken to avoid detection, can have negative consequences for both public and canine health.
Studies have concluded that correctly identifying a dog's breed based on looks alone is a hit-or-miss proposition—and the confusion only grows when dealing with mixed breeds, so these laws are difficult to enforce. Additionally, animal control officers in jurisdictions with BSL end up spending too much time enforcing breed bans instead of routine enforcement of dog licensing laws, leash laws and other regulations that require owners to control their dogs−regardless of breed.
The ASPCA is currently fighting breed discrimination in Massachusetts and Maryland. On the national scale, residents of public housing funded by the federal government are often impacted by rules that unfairly restrict the breeds they may own. The Obama Administration's statement should instruct federal agencies to review their policies to be sure they don't allow flawed regulations and breed bans. Join the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade to help fight BSL in your area!
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When it comes to "fixing" male dogs, specifically, there's a lot of misinformation swirling around. ("It'll make my dog fat" and "it'll change his personality" are two common myths that we'd like to bust forever!) Some pet parents even express guilt over neutering their dogs. But trust us, he doesn't mind, and here's why:
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Neutering won't affect your dog's working abilities, friendliness or playfulness! However, it will likely reduce undesirable, sometimes dangerous behaviors including urine marking, attempts to roam away from home, aggression toward other dogs and inappropriate mounting. These things stress everybody out—including him.
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Every year, millions of dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized or suffer as strays. You wouldn't want your beloved pooch to be responsible for creating yet another unplanned litter, would you?
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adam z
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Which RRS Tripod?
March 15, 2013, 03:59:36 AM »
I'm trying to make my final decision on which RRS Versa tripod to buy. I had the idea in my head to just get the big TCV34L and BH55, but after chatting to Joshua Holko, I'm thinking that the smaller TVC24L tripod with the 2 series levelling base and the BH55 as he suggested.
I will be using whatever I end up with with a 1DX and lenses ranging from 17mm TSE through to the 70-200 2.8L IS II for now, and I don't really see myself buying anything bigger and heavier than either the 200 f2L IS or the 300 f2.8L IS
It will be used for everything from landscapes to studio work. I assume that I will eventually buy a smaller tripod later on if I get the TVC34L, however if the smaller one is more than stable enough, it may well be an all round solution, and even be small enough for the occasional hike to a landscape location. That being said, I have never walked for more than an hour so far with a tripod, so if the 34L is significantly more stable with the gear I am using, I think it might be worth buying despite the extra weight.
Look forward to some opinions. Preferrably from those who have experience with these two tripods.
Thanks in advance
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March 15, 2013, 04:08:09 AM »
Well, when are ya wanting to pull the trigger? I ask cause for the most part, all the tripods except the TVC-33 Versa Series 3 Tripod & the TVC-33S Versa Series 3 Tripod seem to be on backorder...
adam z
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March 15, 2013, 05:32:16 AM »
Yess, I noticed that too. As soon as I make a decision I want to order it so that I can get it ASAP. I'm curious to know how long the wait might be as well, but haven't contacted RS yet to ask. If anyone has any idea on that feel free to chime in too.
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March 15, 2013, 06:34:19 AM »
Why don't you just phone and get it from the horses mouth? I just ordered a different product from them and it said a couple days earlier on their website they were backordered but in fact they weren't.
Good luck, Brian
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March 15, 2013, 07:20:00 AM »
Just a thought - when you are shooting on anything other than a level surface (like in the woods), your tripod becomes much shorter. Their tallest model is not really all that heavy, but the extra height is nice - plus the wider tubes seem more stable - I have their 3" steel spikes and dig them into the ground for added stability, and/or and height. I've used one since they first came out, and find the RRS better and more reliable than the Gitzos (loose legs, feet falling off). I also prefer a geared cube head over any ballhead - once you use one you will know why (I find them a lot faster to adjust than a ballhead). I'm much older than I use to be, but still find packing the big tripod and gear head over long distances to be the least of my issues (I use a shoulder strap and just carry it like a rifle over my shoulder, and it works great with my large camera backpack) - it is SO NICE to have such a wonderful platform to work from once I arrive at shooting location, even far into the backcountry. RRS tripods are almost always out of stock, so just order one and wait and be thrilled when it ships!
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March 15, 2013, 11:40:52 PM »
Recently I ordered and received the TVC-34L and BH-55LR. It was only on backorder about three days. The heaviest lens I use is the Nikon 200 F/2 VR II. I would strongly suggest that you go for the TVC-33 or 34L if you're going to be using anything bigger than the 70-200 F/2.8. If you're reasonably tall, say over 5'10" then get the 34L.
I'm blown away by the quality of the RRS tripod and ballhead, well worth the money. I previously used a series 3 Gitzo systematic.
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March 16, 2013, 02:32:42 PM »
I, too, am about to order one of the TVC tripods from RRS and I've been going back and forth between the 24L and the 34L. I'm right at 6' so I've decided on one of the L series for height. I've also decided on the BH-55 head. What I can't seem to do is decide between the 24L or 34L. I like the lower weight of the 24L and right now I'm using nothing larger than a 70-200 so I think it would suffice. However, there's always a chance I might use a larger lens someday and I don't want to regret not buying the 34L.
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March 18, 2013, 01:17:56 AM »
Quote from: jwstl on March 16, 2013, 02:32:42 PM
I, too, am about to order one of the TVC tripods from RRS and I've been going back and forth between the 24L and the 34L. I'm right at 6' so I've decided on one of the L series for height. I've also decided on the BH-55 head. What I can't seem to do is decide between the 24L or 34L. I like the lower weight of the 24L and right now I'm using nothing larger than a 70-200 so I think it would suffice. However, there's always a chance I might use a larger lens someday and I don't want to regret not buying the 34L.
I don't think the 24L is that rigid when the fourth leg section is extended out more than maybe half way. I haven't used the tripod in the field, but I did go by RRS and check out all of their 2 and 3 series tripod models the other day. We brought with us a new Gitzo Systematic 3 (GT3532LS) and my old Gitzo 1349 to compare. I felt the TVC-23 and TVC-24 would end up being too short if you got on a hill (and I'm not tall). The TVC-33 I thought was a good height, but the 3 series RRS tripods are quite a bit heftier than the 2 series. For some reason I expected the 3 series RRS tripods to be comparable in the 3 series Gitzos. The 3 series Gitzos are much more like the 2 series RRS tripods except that the Gitzo has a larger base plate for the tripod head. A RRS BH-55 head is much larger in diameter than the RRS 2 series base plate (they said that's not a problem however). Interestingly, my old Gitzo 1349 seemed more rigid than the new Gitzo Systematic 3 and any of the 2 series RRS tripods, but it's also a lot heavier. Again, these are all impressions from playing with the legs/heads in the store with out mounting rigs on top of the legs.
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March 18, 2013, 11:19:28 AM »
Thank for the info. I wish I had the opportunity to look at and compare the RSS tripods before purchasing but I don't live near their offices. I typically don't like spending that amount of money on products unseen but I have no choice since they aren't sold in local stores. I'm trusting the many positive reviews I've read about their products. Right now I'm leaning towards the 34L for the extra stability. I don't expect to hike far with it so the weight may not be an issue.
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March 18, 2013, 11:24:25 AM »
I have been using the RRS TVC 33(i'm short) and have found it to be durable and very stable. I have both the accs spike feet and the metal claw feet, I use the claw feet much more than the spikes this tripod combo works well for me in river and stream situations and is stable on rocks covered with plantlife and macro-inverts. For more stability in high wind I have an old canvas kind of reverse parachute that hangs from the center hook(or off the base plate) that I fill with onsite rocks/ dirt etc. I originally had a Gitzo system tripod that had major bonding issues with the carbon tubes after use in water the RRS is a major improvement in both stability and reliablity. If you want to shoot down or do macro work off your tripod your head / ball head needs to have a larger diameter than your tripod base plate. Normally I am a weight weenie but I went with the heavier duty tripod(btw the 3 with 1 less leg clamp is lighter than the 4 series) to save weight I will use a lighter head like a monopod indexing tilt head that will still stabilize a large telephoto , last week I climbed an almost 2,000 foot ridge to photo a comet and used the monopod head to save some weight(photo was never done due to clouds).
adam z
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March 21, 2013, 01:44:22 AM »
Thanks everyone. I think I will just go with the 34L and be done with it - safe in the knowledge that I have as much stability and height as possible since I rarely work too far from my car.
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March 21, 2013, 02:21:15 AM »
Quote from: adam z on March 21, 2013, 01:44:22 AM
Thanks everyone. I think I will just go with the 34L and be done with it - safe in the knowledge that I have as much stability and height as possible since I rarely work too far from my car.
I came to the same conclusion yesterday.
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March 26, 2013, 01:52:48 AM »
You won't regret it. Fantastic tripod and not overly heavy either.
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March 26, 2013, 02:36:30 PM »
+1 to not regretting it.
I bought the 34L and BH-55 last year and absolutely love them. Typically, they're holding a D800 and up to a 300mm f/2.8 with out any problems. Recently cracked out the old Mamiya RZ (with grip, winder, viewfinder, etc.) and shot some film - no problems with that, either!
adam z
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March 27, 2013, 09:53:13 AM »
Funny you mentioned the RZ, I just today pulled the RB out of it's case and thought it might be interesting to sit it next to the 1DX for a photo, I may at some point even mount it on the RRS Tripod once I get it and shoot a bit of film.
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March 27, 2013, 05:10:48 PM »
Personally, the 24L is ideal. (Note, I own both the 24L and the 34L). I am 6' 3", and it works great on hills, slopes, uneven ground, etc etc.
If you are going to be shooting on sandy or soft surfaces (moss, grass etc), then I recommend the spikes.
If you are going to be shooting on rocks, ice, or slippery surfaces, then I highly recommend the Rock Claws.
I just returned from 2 weeks in iceland (funnily enough, with Josh Holko, plus Andy Bigs and Daniel Bergman), and a considerable number of tripods on the trip were RRS 24L's, and some 34's along with the usual collection of either BH 55's and a few Arca-Cubes.
I actually got the 24L for my wife, and decided I liked it better for the field over the 34. It is pretty much just as strong, stable etc. Certainly survived iceland in winter just fine. (Needed to be cleaned once after the black beach. Sand got in the threads). Fully extended it is only about 3" shorter than the 34. Still taller than I am.
Either of them definitely seem to be the landscape photographers tripod of choice.
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March 27, 2013, 08:48:19 PM »
Just when I had my decision made. So you preferred the 24L due to the lighter weight? Did you use the BH-55 with the 24L?
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March 27, 2013, 10:59:25 PM »
Yes, I prefer the 24L both because it is a bit lighter, but mainly because it is more compact and packs better on the side of the pack (without compromising performance).
I use it mainly with the RRS Leveling head, and an Arca-Cube (When shooting technical camera/landscapes), or a Gimbal head when using a long lens. I have used it with 1dIV and canon 800mm lens on a Jobu or Mongoose gimbal head without any problems.
The bottom leg section, whilst smaller than the 34 obviously, is thicker than most (if not all) tripods of its size.
The only issues I've had with the RRS are A: Sand in the threads and leg locks from Jokusarlon beach (fine, black, annoying), but that was fixed by a clean, and initially the hex bolts on the legs can work a bit loose and need to be tightened. (The only effect of that is the legs swing easier when you pick it up, I like them stiff so they stay where I put them).
The Rock claws are utterly brilliant btw, excellent on Ice in various places (inc an ice cave), and equally as good on a rocky shoreline with slippery rocks. Much better than the rubber feet or the spikes in those cases. Spikes however are best on the beach or in soft ground (though claws and rubber feet also do fine).
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March 28, 2013, 03:54:22 AM »
No question in my mind. The 34L is the best choice. The extra leg length is very useful on slopes. Build quality and rigidity is excellent. I use mine with the levelling head and an Arca Cube. Great combination.
David Watson ARPS
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March 28, 2013, 09:32:59 AM »
I had the same problem last fall, I went with the 24L and I use it mainly with an om-d and small primes, for that it is probably a bit overkill, but I like it, and if fully extended it isn't much to much for my taste. So if I wanted to use it with a 300/2.8 I would probably go with the 34L (haven't had the chance to try it, but it should be a bit more stable I guess). however I don't think it is IMpossible to use a 300/2.8 with the 24L fully extended, and I'm confident that if the last segment isn't extended then the 24L should be/feel fine with a 300/2.8.
but I also knew that the 24L isn't the most rigid and tallest rrs tripod, the 34L should be (again I haven't had the chance to compare them) and I always want the maximum. so why did I go with the 24L? Because for my current system it is very adequate and the 34L isn't that much taller and also because I hope, that rrs will come out with a really tall (> 2.5m) series 4 tripod in the future which would be a great addition to the 24L (which is extremely light and portable for the height and stability it provides)
a few years ago I had a Gitzo 1348 which is a bit heavier and bigger (and about one inch less tall) than the 24L and in my memory felt a more rigid. maybe the larger apex platform was responsible for that.
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various show times through Thurs/13, $8-10 each showing. Viz Cinema, New People, 1746 Post, SF. (415) 525-8600, www.newpeopleworld.com
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1-2:30pm (also Sun/9), free. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, 1781 Rose, Berkeley. (510) 558-1335, www.edibleschoolyard.org
2pm, $35. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness, SF. (415) 864-6000, www.sfsymphony.org
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12-8pm, $10, $5 in costume. Howard & New Montgomery, SF. www.howweird.org
8pm, $12. Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 538-9200 www.yoshis.com
Raging Bull - Robert DeNiro gains over 50 pounds during the course of this movie, a Scorcese flick that details the rise and fall of a fighter.
7, 9:35pm (also Sun/9), $9. Red Vic Movie House, 1727 Haight, SF. (415) 668-3994, www.redvicmoviehouse.com
parade @ noon, festival @ 1pm, free. Treat & Bryant, SF. (415) 621-2665, www.cesarchavezday.org
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This paper airplane design was fabricated from 100% reused materials, from the 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper to the 96cm X 75cm corrugated cardboard salvaged from the trash. this is a good way of reusing paper and cardboard before ultimately recycling them. Ever wanted to pilot an airplane? Here's a way to do it without electricity or contributing to global warming- this aircraft model is powered by you.
The surfer paper airplane is designed to fly as a walkalong glider. Paper airplanes are heavier than other walkalong glider designs and fly correspondingly faster. A 96cm X 75cm piece of corrugated cardboard was used as a controllable slope to power (sustain) and control the surfer paper airplane. For other walkalong glider designs see the Controllable Slope Soaring page.
The Indoor Paper Airplane Surfer has many improvements over this design. That didn't stop somebody from flying this design at the Red Bull Paper Airplane Contest in Austria (see 1:28 into the video):
Step 1: Folding the Surfer Paper Airplane
The nose assembly is used for many other paper airplane designs which differ from this paper airplane walkalong glider design only in how the fins are folded. The nose assembly is similar to the trapezium paper airplane design (proceedure is same up to 2:42):
The nose assembly and first fin fold is the same as before 1:09 in the following video:
The last fold on each wingtip is what distinguishes this glider from the rest. This fold starts at the front where the first fin fold intersects the leading edge of the wing. Then the edge of the fin is lined up with where the first fin fold instersects the trailing edge of the wing. This fold results in the outboard wingtip having a reduced angle of attack relative to the inboard wing, a design feature called wing washout.
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This improved design was flown for 400m (3 minutes).
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Correction: I found that if I made a hard crease on the fins and then flatten them back out, the fins will only pop up a little bit and this helps to prevent the dips in the plane's flight, causing a much smoother flight without the need to fan it.


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When Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made a surprise campaign stop last week at the shuttered headquarters of solar-panel firm Solyndra, his campaign aimed to use the now-bankrupt company as an example of President Obama's faulty investments in clean energy.
Most of National Journal's Energy & Environment Insiders think the strategy is working.
Fifty-five percent of Insiders say that the GOP and Romney campaign strategy to criticize Obama for backing the California solar firm is more effective than the Obama campaign's response that Romney would cede the clean-energy space to countries like China.
The whole scandal is just the perfect punching bag for the campaign, Insiders said.
"The optics of Solyndra are too ugly for most voters to not buy some level of malfeasance," said one Insider.
Romney's visit to the Solyndra headquarters came after his campaign's weeklong push to depict Obama as clueless about the economy and job creation.
"President Obama was here to tout this building and this business as a symbol of the success of his stimulus," Romney said outside the Solyndra site. "Well, you can see that it's a symbol of something very different today."
Insiders said that the Romney campaign's message could resonate with voters who are concerned about the economy and want look to Obama's policies as drivers of economic uncertainty.
"As long as the American public is concerned about the economy, President Obama will not win this argument," said one Insider.
Still, 40 percent of Insiders say that the Obama campaign's response to Romney's attacks could be just as effective.
After the Romney campaign released an ad targeting Obama for backing Solyndra last week, White House press secretary Jay Carney hit back, saying that while others might be willing to surrender clean-energy development to other countries, Obama is not.
"We will not cede the industries of the future to the Chinese or the Europeans or the Brazilians or the Indians or any other nation on earth," Carney said.
That kind of message will be effective, Insiders said, because voters outside of Washington don't know or care much about Solyndra, but they are interested in combating America's diminishing global dominance in many industries.
"Outside of the Beltway, the polling has shown that voters don't really care that an isolated project went bankrupt. Voters are more concerned about future economic opportunities and jobs being lost to other nations' more aggressive actions," said one Insider.
Now that gas prices have been dropping, Insiders were deeply divided about which energy issues will be the most prevalent in campaigns heading into November. Twenty percent of Insiders said that subsidies for oil and gas companies would be a big issue in campaigns, while 15 percent voted for natural-gas drilling and fracking regulations, nearly 13 percent voted for clean energy, and nearly 8 percent said offshore drilling. The rest—45 percent—chose "other," listing a series of possible campaign issues such as the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, energy independence, an all-of-the-above energy strategy, and many more, including gas prices themselves.
Insiders said that although gas prices are dropping, they are by no means low enough for voters.
"Prices are still the issue. High prices have taken their bite and the wound has not yet healed. America isn't yet configured to think of $3.75 per gallon as cheap," said one Insider.
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- the GOP and the Romney campaign criticizing President Obama for backing the now-bankrupt solar-panel maker Solyndra 55%
- the Obama campaign response that Romney would be willing to cede clean-energy space to China and others, while Obama is not 40%
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The GOP and the Romney campaign criticizing President Obama for backing the now-bankrupt solar-panel maker Solyndra
"In a deeply anti-Washington political environment colored by never-ending discussions on tax and spending policy, Solyndra will continue to have traction. The public's response to the GSA's antics drive the point."
"The election will be a referendum on the president's record and the decisions he has made. Solyndra is example A of the president's failed policies."
"The Obama issue is based on 'facts' while the Romney issue is based on perception"
"With the recession headed towards a double dip, voters want affordable energy and jobs - not expensive renewables that appear to be more bust than boom."
"Playing the China card rarely translates into votes."
"What, will Obama argue we didn't give enough money to Solyndra?"
"Solyndra is a powerful symbol of wasteful spending, yawning federal deficits, and ineffective stimulus - the charge that Romney wants to surrender to China does not wash."
The Obama campaign response that Romney would be willing to cede clean-energy space to China and others, while Obama is not
"The public neither understands nor cares about Solyndra. But they do see renewable energy as the future and want America to lead in this area."
"You can't lose by including China as a boogeyman in any message."
"Despite the Romney campaign's efforts to make Solyndra another Teapot Dome scandal, that dog won't hunt. By contrast, Americans are concerned about losing out economically to China, so the issue of promoting domestic clean-energy industries will resonate more strongly."
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DENISON — The Creston softball team picked up a key Hawkeye 10 Conference doubleheader split here Tuesday against Denison-Schleswig.
The Panthers took game one from the Lady Monarchs, 6-3, before dropping the second game, 3-0.
With the split, Creston now sits at 14-6 overall and 7-1 in Hawkeye 10 Conference play.
"Anytime you go on the road against one of the contending teams in the conference, my goal is to come away with the split," Creston head coach Mike McCabe said. "It goes a long way. This happens to be the year all of our doubleheaders against the contenders are on the road, so we're going to have to earn it."
Creston nearly missed a big opportunity to score a run in the first inning, with a runner on third when Haylee LaMasters lined out to right, as the runner did not tag up to score.
That left the Panthers with a runner on third and two outs in the inning, but Natalie Mostek bailed the Panthers out with a two-run home run to put the Panthers on the board.
Creston added one each in the fourth and fifth innings to take a 4-1 lead. Mostek drove in her third run of the game in the fifth inning.
Mackenzie Andreasen and Shelby Palser each drove in one run in the top of the seventh inning to put Creston up 6-1, and the Panthers held on despite giving up two runs in the bottom half of the inning.
LaMasters struck out eight in the win, walking four and giving up four hits.
"Real pleased. Obviously, kind of nice to get the lead game," McCabe said. "I thought Haylee pitched really well against an awfully good hitting team. She had struck out six of their first eight batters. Ended up getting a little bit tired, and even more so in the second game, but did a nice job. We felt real fortunate about picking one off there in that first game."
Creston took advantage of five Denison-Schleswig errors in the first game.
Mostek finished 3-for-4 in the game, while Taylor Briley went 2-3.
The Panthers, however, struggled in the second game against a different Denison-Schleswig pitcher.
Paige Lansink held the Panthers to just two hits and struck out four in the nightcap of the doubleheader, keeping the Panthers off the scoreboard.
"She's kind of a down ball pitcher," McCabe said. "We ended up grounding out a lot, which obviously, she's trying to get off that drop ball. We had a couple of chances. Had a first and second and a second and third, both in two-out situations. Didn't get that big hit."
The Lady Monarchs scored one in the bottom of the first inning and then added two more in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Andreasen and eighth-grader Hannah Hood recorded the only two hits of the game for the Panthers.
"We played pretty well, defensively," McCabe said. "Made a couple of nice plays. It was good to get in some situations and be able to handle those. That will go a long way in helping us down the road."
Creston now takes a break from conference play, traveling to Cedar Rapids for the Cedar Rapids Jefferson Tournament on Saturday.
The Panthers open up against a Class 5A 10th-rated Dubuque Hempstead team. After a game off, Creston will take on Springville.
"It'll be a good time for us as far as having time together," McCabe said. "We have a big stretch when we get back home as far as finishing the conference season goes."
In other Hawkeye 10 Conference action, Harlan split its doubleheader with Glenwood. Glenwood took the first game 2-0 and Harlan won the second game 5-0.
That puts Harlan at 13-3 overall and 10-1 in Hawkeye 10 Conference play. Lewis Central sits third in the conference, behind Harlan and Creston at 17-7 overall and 9-2 in the conference.
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Throughout its history, Florida has welcomed pioneers of all kinds. Cyrus Reed Teed was probably the most unusual, bringing followers to Estero in 1894 to build New Jerusalem for his new faith, Koreshanity. The colony, known as the Koreshan Unity, believed that the entire universe existed within a giant, hollow sphere. The colony began fading after Teed?s death in 1908, and in 1961 the last four members deeded the land to the state. Today, visitors can fish, picnic, boat, and hike where Teed?s visionaries once carried out survey experiments to prove the horizon on the beaches of Lee County curves upward. A boat ramp and canoe rentals are available. Visitors can take self-guided tours of the settlement or a ranger-guided tour. For overnight stays, the park has a full-facility campground. Campers can enjoy campfire programs every Friday night from January through March. Located on U.S. 41 at Corkscrew Road.
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Bobcats, Grey Foxes, River Otters and Alligators are all found along the Estero River. During the Winter Manatees are found in our waters. Koreshan is great for bird watching as it is home to over a 100 bird species. Among them are Swallow-Tail Kites, Bald Eagles , Bobwhites, Belted Kingfishers and others.
History of the Area
The remains of an unusual pioneer settlement are preserved on the banks of the Estero River. In 1894, a religious visionary named Cyrus Reed Teed brought his followers from Chicago to Estero to construct a "New Jerusalem." Teed hoped it would become a city of 10 million people practicing the religion of Koreshanity.
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Very impressed by our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and added some humor to it. So glad that the park keeps improving and making plans for future events! Thanks to all the volunteers!
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Went over the 4th holiday. Ended up staying an extra night. Loved the quietness, the hiking trails and the history. Everyone was so friendly. Bathrooms were VERY well kept. Will definately be back.
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I have been camping at Koreshan since 1987. On my first visit, I was greeted by a bunny on Easter morning, who happened to be right outside my tent. I love this park and everything it has to offer, for someone like me who loves nature and outdoor adventure.
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I am a photographer and give Koreshan State Park two thumbs up for excellent photo ops of all different kinds. Beautiful place for still life, wildlife, nature photography. I was there in the morning and would like to revisit later in the day for better light on some the buildings. Beautiful park and very well maintained.
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I went on a bike and explored the buildings - many are closed but you can look in the glassed-in entrances and see what is there. Well-done exhibits explain what these (rather odd) people were like and how their beliefs started.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 10, 2010)
- The ETSU men's soccer team suffered a 5-0 defeat Sunday night falling to Florida Gulf Coast at the FGCU Soccer Complex in Fort Myers, Fla.
"This was a very disappointing conference road trip for us," said head coach
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Both teams took 13 shots in the contest as the Eagles (8-2-2, 4-0-0 A-Sun) had an 8-6 edge in shots on target, while the Bucs (7-4-0, 2-2-0 A-Sun) had an 8-7 advantage in corners.
Ryan Piece put FGCU up 1-0 in the 30
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Alexei Reyes continued the offensive onslaught for Florida Gulf Coast in the 43
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FGCU's Caleb Lynch added another for the Eagles in the 81
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