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After playing so many games in so few days lately, Komets defenseman Daniel Maggio could probably use a couple of days off this week, but instead he'll play in the ECHL All-Star Game tonight in Loveland, Colo. The ECHL All-Stars will face the host Colorado Eagles starting at 9:05 p.m. Fort Wayne time.
This will be Maggio's first appearance in an all-star game, and this one is a little different from most minor league extravaganzas. The ECHL tried to pick a squad of free agent prospects to fill out the visiting team. The original lineup included 11 rookies, including Maggio, but it needed to be tweaked because of the recent end to the National Hockey League lockout.
Maggio, 21, has a very simple agenda for the game.
``It's going to be a lot of fun,'' he said. ``I don't know what to expect. I'm going to go have fun, work hard and I think it's going to be a good time.''
It might be as simple as getting ready and then going out to play. In 39 games with the Komets this year, Maggio has scored five goals and 16 points to lead the team's defensemen. When the lockout ended two weeks ago, Maggio got a quick call-up to Bridgeport of the American Hockey League.
``I was there for a short time and I got to watch two games, and Sunday I played against Albany,'' he said. ``I played solid. It was good to be there and see some NHL players who hadn't been called up yet and see what their mindset was and how they worked. They tell you to be really responsible defensively, and sometimes you are afraid to make a mistake. You have to play your game and play the way that got you up there in the first place.''
That comes from playing strong defensive hockey. The AHL likes his 6-foot-3, 204-pound size, and they believe his skill set can improve as his game matures.
``I try to get better every day,'' he said. ``Fort Wayne has a great system here to get players up, as you could tell when J.M. (Rizk) and Brandon (Marino) got called up. I just have to keep working hard here, and when we get another opportunity to get called up, I think we'll be ready for it.''
The biggest area to improve on Maggio's game will be to cut down on penalties. He leads all ECHL defensemen with 134 minutes and 36 minor penalties. That's something he's been talking about with Komets coach Al Sims.
``Most of them are scrounging in front of the net and trying to stick up for teammates or myself,'' Maggio said. ``I try to stay away from stick penalties, but the penalties I take with finishing my checks and protecting teammates and being solid in front of our net, I'll take those every day, and I think Simmer is OK with those, too. I try to stay away from penalties in the third period.''


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Dog Days (Hundstage)
Famed for his controversial documentaries Models and Animal Love, Ulrich Seidl makes his first fiction film with this impassioned attack on the banality and emptiness of modern suburban life. Using a documentary shooting style and mostly non-actors, Seidl weaves together a series of vignette story lines into a tapestry of loneliness and quiet desperation. A retired old man obsesses over meaningless information in life -- the weight of his groceries, and noise level of the neighborhood. A faded beauty queen's devotion to her boyfriend ends after an ugly night at the discotheque. A couple who has long since divorced though still lives under the same roof engages in a psychological war of attrition, trying to force the other into moving out the house. A young teacher's date with her boyfriend turns unexpectedly into a drunken orgy. This film won the prestigious Golden Lion at the 2001 Venice Film Festival.~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
Cast: Maria Hofstätter, Franziska Weisz, Alfred Mrva, Gerti Lehner, Erich Finsches, Maria Hofstätter
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Directed by: Ulrich Seidl
Written by: Veronika Franz, Ulrich Seidl
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"Working with Architecture for Humanity has been a great experience. You brought me into the process and I feel like part of the team. You always keep me informed and help me make decisions about what to do with the project, my school, Ecole la Dignite. It is so useful to have someone available all the time to explain what's happening. There are many complicated things in building a school and this new building is beautiful. It is not a building, it is a work of art, and we did that. Thank you."
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Headmistress, École La Dignité
École La Dignité, headed by Mme Vieux, is the only free private school in Jacmel and supports 8 localities from as far as 3 km, including Corrail Soult, Nan Model and La Pierre. The school currently has 227 students from grades 1-6 and intends to expand its program to include grades 7 and 8, requiring the construction of two new classrooms. This expansion anticipates an additional 90 students starting in October 2010. The facility is also currently being used as a community center, serving many different local groups (fishermen community, art programs, church groups). (See Fig. 6) The school receives funding support through NGO's, which is expected to continue for at least the next 10 years. Architecture for Humanity has been asked to assist by providing a site assessment for the addition of 2 classrooms.
Read Dignité's story on StudentsRebuild.org
Construction Complete
Grand Opening
On Monday, November 7, a healthy representation of Architecture for Humanity's Haiti office drove down to the Caribbean village of Cayes Jacmel to witness the first day of class in the new rooms they've built for École La Dignité.
The team was received by school headmistress Madame Vivianne Vieux, was treated to an opening ceremony of songs and dance by the community and school children, and taken for a tour of the new facilities–complete with classroom benches, a green/white paint job (a departure from the blue/white schemes we keep seeing around the country), and hand-woven bamboo door/window/clerestory screens.
Job very well done by everyone on our Haiti team in designing and managing the construction of the Dignité extension–may this be the direction taken by every Students Rebuild school (and every project otherwise) in Haiti!
Ground Breaking Ceremony
With about 200 people in attendance including the local police chief, the ministry of education, the mayors office, parents, students, the contractor and the Architecture for Humanity team we broke ground on April 1 2011. Construction site training commences next week, the construction outreach team are moving to Cayes Jacmel shortly and Mme Vieux has been assured construction will be complete in 90 days. Weekly reports and photos will be posted for the duration of the build.
Design Development
Ronan Burke and Amanda Márquez did a great job liasing with Mme Vieux and producing a beautifully designed scheme which everyone involved with the project is very happy with. Darren Gill and Gerry Reilly have now taken on the project and are working through design developement and construction documents. We expect to start construction in early 2011 and have the 7th graders into their new classroom before the end of the school year.
Site Information
Access and Surrounding Area
The school is located in Jacmel, 170 feet ( 52 m) above sea level, approximately ½ mile uphill from the main road. A gravel road leads to the school, where there is a small river crossing, which might make the road impassable on foot after rains and during times of other high water events. Vegetation on the site is a mix of trees/bushes, grasses, dirt and gravel.
Site Specific information
• Drainage is across the site to the south
• Proposed site for new classrooms is approximately 150 feet (45 m)
by 75 feet (23 m) (See Fig.11 & 12)
• A grouping of trees are adjacent to the main building, where there are benches for informal, outdoor lessons (See Fig. 10)
• A soccer pitch and a garden, where plants and vegetables are to be planted by the students, are located on a rented piece of land adjacent to the main building
Building Data
Academic Buildings
• The school has been in operation since 1999
• The main building is located on the south side of the site at the gated entrance and has three classrooms connected by a covered corridor (grades 1, 2 and 3), as well as the cafeteria, kitchen, storage room and Vivian's office (See Fig. 3, 4 & 8)
• Students eat in shifts (per class), as the cafeteria is too small for everyone to eat at once - this system is preferred, as it's easier to manage
• A Second building of classrooms, is located on the highest point of the site (north side), which has 2 stories with covered corridors (See Fig. 5)
• The main floor is currently being used as a large community room (See Fig. 6) as a meeting place for local fishermen, church groups as well as other social functions
• The 2nd floor has 3 classrooms (grades 4, 5 and 6)
• A latrine block is located on the the west side of the site (See Fig. 7)
• No power
• No water
• Small indoor kitchen in main building, 1 meal is provided to the students each morning
Current Situation
• Existing classrooms in good condition
• The buildings as designed are not adequate to support 90 additional students
• Most of the classrooms do not receive a lot of natural light (see Fig. 4) and tend to be quite dark on cloudier days – the classroom on the end of the 2nd block has window openings on 3 sides and is substantially brighter (See Fig. 6)
• Drainage on the site is a problem – since the main building is at the bottom of the slope, the overflow of rainwater often gets inside the classrooms
• There is presently no water catchment system or proper drainage system (See Fig. 9)
• Rainwater collects on porches
• In good condition (See Fig. 8)
• Appropriate for use as kitchen
Design and construction of 2 new classroom facilities must consider:
• Addition of water catchment, drainage and water storage
• Solar power could support electrification of the new facility, as well as existing facilities, which would also allow community functions / activities to take place in the evenings
• Additional Latrines to accommodate 90 new students
- Buildings - Detached
- Climate - Tropical
- Context - Rural
- Disaster Mitigation - Earthquake-resistant
- Disaster Mitigation - Hurricane-resistant
- Disaster Reconstruction
- Education
- Education Facility - Primary School
- Mixed Use
- Non-Profit/ Community-based
- Off-Grid
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How would you inspire 700 youth for peace?
What TEDx talks would be moving?
What TEDx talk do you want to hear on this that have not yet been given?
What's the most effective method? Specific performances or people?
Who, what, where are they?
Which organizations are most effective for World Peace?
A World Conference is in the works and want to make sure we are rounding all corners.
Jun 5 2012: I teach guidance classes to K-8 students. When they reach 4th and 5th grade we do a whole unit on the Holocaust. I use the film Paperclips because it is appropriate for their age, and is very uplifting instead of getting mired down in the depth of the tragedy. What I tell them at the beginning of the unit is: "We, the adults in your lives, are always telling you to be kind to each other, to not call each other names, to treat differences with respect, etc. Now we are going to learn about the deep and broad reason WHY we tell you this." I use the Ladder of Prejudice from the Teaching Tolerance website, and we study the ways in which we, as individuals shape our own culture. By the time we finish the unit, they are very clear on why it is so vital to act with tolerance and in a peaceful way toward others. They have a clear understanding of what can happen if intolerance goes unchecked.
To reach youth, movies are great. Media. But the most important thing is to treat them as equals and to BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. Connections.
PLEASE, let me work with you on this, if you have the table space. I have run workshops with almost 100 middle-school students by myself before and created HUGE change. It is not easy to truly reach them in vast numbers, but totally possible if done in the right way. The youth think with their hearts. If it is emotional, they will take it in and remember it.
Jun 5 2012: Very insightful Cathryn. I really like your approach.Jun 5 2012: Cathryn,
Connect in via Facebook to Rotary Global Youth Peace Forum. Your practical experience is greatly appreciated.
Jun 7 2012: I'm having trouble finding it on FB. Is Rotary Youth Peace Forum the official FB page name?Jun 6 2012: Well, as a eighteen year old, I can tell you what has been most inspiring to me. I'm not sure what you define as youth, but most of my ideas are geared towards high schoolers.
One of the most influential stories I have ever heard came from Natalie Warne's talk on "Being Young and Making and Impact."
This talk is wonderful; it does so many things right. It shows youth the story of an eighteen-year-old girl who makes a huge difference. This talk gives us an example to look to; it shows us that the world can be changed by youth. More than that though, she emphasizes the "anonymous extraordinaries" by saying how huge movements were successful because individuals chose to do something about it. I think this is important because the ideas of creating peace or stopping war are very daunting. This talk shows that one individual doesn't have to change everything by himself or herself. It actually states the opposite. It shows how our actions can make a huge difference. It is just kinda coincidental that this talk happens to be about her actions at invisible children. These ideas about youth involvement can apply to just about everything. I think this talk could be exactly what you wanted.
The second talk I'd recommend is the "danger of a single story."
I think this talk is important because it can get youth to think about why the war exists. If one person is only exposed to why a war is needed, it makes sense that they would support it. This talk can get people to question why the other side would be fighting, and one can discover the full complexity of war. When they see the complexity of war, the goal of the war becomes less clear, and the war can seem less needed. Peace becomes more sensible. I believe that this talk can get youth to get rid of some preconceived notions and evaluate new ideas like peace.Jun 7 2012: Have them contribute a nickel toward world peace. With the $28.00 dollars you raise make a micro loan on Kiva.com and let them know it is their nickel that is changing someones life.
Jun 7 2012: Thanks, Richard. I have just learned about KIVA today through AshokaU on sociale entrepreneurship. Love the way you bring it down to a scale that shows how an effortless combined action can make a huge difference.
Jun 7 2012: Just my two cents.Jun 4 2012: I would hope for a topic of one of the Tedx talks to be about equality, acceptance, and/or tolerance. All three of those aspects should in one of the future speakers of a Tedx talk.
Maybe 'equality, acceptance, and/or tolerance' could even be an organized event that every speaker would be talking about. I certainly would love to hear about progressive thought on social issues and human rights.
I think the future youth of the world needs to love themselves, then love/accept/tolerate others in order for a better, healthier, and more united world to function.Jun 4 2012: As a veteran teacher, I would argue that it is all too easy for kids to imagine that great people are different from the rest of us in some way (adults do this too). What you need to do is show them examples of regular kids from different backgrounds, each doing some small thing, and then show them with cutting edge graphics what would happen if all 700 of them did that one easy thing every month or week. Make it small scale and accessible, but with exciting outcomes/impact.
Rachel F
Jun 6 2012: The biggest inspiration for real, regular people is STORIES: stories about real, regular people like them who take action for all these issues. Often people hear about peace and think, "Oh, it's bad but what would i do about it, that's for the Ghandis in the world not me." These people need to be empowered to take matters into their own hands and know that huge change comes when the masses, people like them, take action. They need empowering stories and opportunities to truly get involved and take action.
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Jun 4 2012: Hi Kat, When I was a teenager, I went on a reading binge about Nazi Germany and concentration camps. It shaped me as a human being. It was by personal selection though. I also remember deciding that I would not read anymore for my own mental health. Later, learning about the Milgram experiments had a similar profound impact.
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Jun 5 2012: Do you believe that reading has the same impact with millenials? How could Migram be presented in a TED talk today and made relevant?
Debra Smith
Jun 5 2012: Hi Kat, you are so astute and you appear to care so deeply for your students (I have always admired that and wondered how it is done- I found my own 5 almost more than I could handle in their teens!).
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You are right of cource, and that is why I stipulated that it was a personal choice. I cannot imagine any of my peers who would have made the same choice. However, if you complied a reading list for those who were so inclined it might be a good thing.
I do think that there are many ways to demonstrate how far humanity can go astray when it loses its way .I also think that there might be a lot of help out there for you if you wish to transmit this worthwhile message.
There already is aTED talk about Milllgram! I am pretty sure that it was done by Phil Zimbardo.I did teach my own about this study. I asked them to rely on their own conscious with the certain knowledge that I would have their back if they chose their conscience over authority figures directions. It worked darned well and they are independently thinking adults who strive to make a difference.Jun 7 2012: In my experience, millenials respond better to multimedia presentation, especially film. Teens always respond better to the voices of their peers than the voices of adults as they are going through the process of differentiation. Also, we as adults MUST respect the fact that the world in which are growing up is not the world in which we grew up. If we want to know how they want to be taught then all we have to do is ask them. :-)Jun 4 2012: I believe there is probably no one way to inspire them. There have to be several ways. One way may work for several youths; for one youth one or many ways may work. An assumption is that all the youths might not have the same interests and temperaments.
I myself a youth and i too long for a peaceful world. I even want to inspire others. For this, i want to make movies, documentaries, sing songs, write lyrics, act, write books, and even want to be a celebrity. If i become one, i would inspire my fans. In everything i do, the message of peace has to be there. Exemplification is necessary.
But whatever we do to promote peace, it has to be seen as a means and not an end in itself. Otherwise, we may become obsessed and forget our actual intent.
As I feel, it is best to get know the interests and temperaments of those youths. Real inspiration may happen hearing the sound of a clap, by seeing a dry leaf fall, by seeing a rain drop evaporate before it falls on the ground, by hearing a bird sing, by watching a comedy or a tragedy, by having seen actual war, and so on. some still might be inspired by understanding the nature of life, its vicissitudes, its impermanence, and so on.
Best Wishes! :D
Kat Haber
Jun 5 2012: Teja,
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Are there artists now who inspire in you peace? Have you ever done a brief video of your peaceful artistic expression?
Come, said the muse.
Sing me a song no poet has chanted.
Sing me the universal.
In this broad earth of ours,
Amid the measureless grossness and the slag,
Enclosed and safe within its central heart,
Nestles the seed perfection.
By every life a share or more or less
None born but it is born -- concealed
or unconcealed, the seed is waiting.
"Song of the Universal"
~ Walt Whitman
Jun 6 2012: Dear Kat,
Thanks a lot for the poem of Walt Whitman. He inspired me during my teenage and still does. I cant forget the opening lines of his Song for Myself
"I celebrate myself, and sing myself,
And what I assume you shall assume,
For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you."
As to the artists who inspire me to peace, they do not always sing for peace. But I have been impressed by the influence they have on people and wondered if they could do something for peace, at least to show gratitude to their fans. Michael Jackson's Heal the World was inspiring.
I do not yet have a video but I'm hoping to do so. Also, I have been trying to write a script for an animation movie that would be similar to Kung fu Panda, Rango, etc. Here is the synopsis:
A rabbit, looked after my a girl, gets lost in the jungle. But the jungle reveals an existence similar to that of the humans. The jungle world is divided between carnivores and vegetarians. There is constant war between them. On the other hand, humans come and cut down tress and destroy the forest.. Meanwhile the rabbit becomes a primary cause for escalating the conflict between the two animal worlds. There is love, comedy, and tragedy. Finally, he is compelled to unite them for the reasons that (1) both parties have lost enough, (2) humans are inhabiting the forest, and so on. The second series will reveal a protest against the humans, fight for animal rights, and so on. Humans will ultimately help them...
Adam Cross
Jun 4 2012: Show them war. Unedited uncensored war. Show them the realities of human warfare and the grief, poverty, and blood that follows it like a vulture. Show them the picture and the videos. It is gruesome but nothing encourages peace more than the realities of war.
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Jun 4 2012: To some extent , I would agree with Adam ..and a wonderful topic raised by Kat,
Well like all TED talks, especially the inspiring ones there was lot of data being presented . There are many leaders who preach about peace but the preaching should be made in a very fun way and that is how youth are going to learn. The youth needs to enjoy the learning process and take steps to act on it .
We just need ways to identify ways to make them learn in a fun way
BharathJun 4 2012: To understand and appreciate peace I believe that the youth must understand the reasons for conflict and propose alternatives for each conflict.
The price of peace is often the outcome of a conflict. Is there anything worth fighting for. What would be the criteria you would use if conflict unavoidable.
Is this conference hosted by the WILD Foundation? The destruction of natural resources such as the forests of Viet Nam could be a player. What are the long term effects.
All the best. Bob
Jun 5 2012: WILD10 will also include world conservation leaders in Salamanca, Spain October 4-10.
Rotary Global Peace Forum
Which others are you aware of or are involved with?
Fritzie -
Jun 3 2012: Here is one lead: http://www.seedsofcompassion.org/
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Another, which might have gone by the name Bridges, brought Desmond Tutu to speak at schools and other venues in the US. The organizer of that initiative, which also involved a joint theatrical project involving students in the US and South Africa, was Laurie Markowitz of Seattle, WA. http://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/archbishop-desmond-tutu-worlds/id431502278Jun 9 2012: World Peace? Nice idea. Get everyone to listen to Imagine by John Lennon.
Is everyone in the world going to be present at the World Conference? Until then, it's a beautiful dream.Jun 8 2012: If you want people to start wars, let them to have peace.
If you want people to have peace, let them go to war.
Wars and violence are the constant reminder for us of the importance of peace.
Let them understand War, they will know Peace.Jun 7 2012: Try these, Cathy.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Global-Peace-Forum/132539380157979Jun 6 2012: Animation is hot now and can cut through to all ages in clear images and simple sounds. TED is using animation in their TED-Ed series.
Good fortune with your two films and let us know when we can experience them.Jun 5 2012: Which time? Which place? Neville Chamberlain or Gandhi. Rerewad Gandhi's autobiogrphy.
IIt's great - sone outstanding some a little out there. His disciples werenot in perfect agreement.
Jena and Nehru were great men, too. Maybe Einstein really got it. Look how he avoided the
presidency of Israel. No gambling and running around if he took the job, but I don't believe that
was the reason. In the real world we have to make tough decisions. Maybe we find peace
through war in rare accassions. How do you avoid stupid wars and folly?Jun 5 2012: Is this the TED talk to which you refer?
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Tuscan Recipes
Tuscan cuisine has a centuries-old tradition and here are some tuscan recipes for you to enjoy.
In palace and farmhouse, in the hills and on the seashore, it is almost impossible to find a meal that is lacking in grace, or that is in some way defective. The secrets are in the harmony, restraint, and the divina proportione that govern the ingredients in the same way as they govern Florentine sculpture and architecture.
Tuscany, mistress of culture, is without doubt, mistress of the kitchen as well. The Tuscans are well aware of this, and any Tuscan will swear that in his house you will dine better than anywhere in the world: he will be prepared to argue extensively, if necessary, to establish this "exclusive, universal truth".
It is true that Tuscan cuisine, as a whole, is considered excellent. Consequently, it has become a national model for Italians to emulate – just as they refer to the Tuscan language as a model for the Italian language.
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An average person might climb 86 flights of stairs in one week. Herndon resident David Hollingsworth is aiming to do that in 20 minutes.
Hollingsworth is training to participate in the 36th annual Empire State Building Run-Up on Feb. 5. The event started in 1978, and this year 700 participants, including Hollingsworth, will race up the 1,576 stairs of the New York City landmark.
Just six weeks ago, Hollingsworth had never imagined taking part in such an event. The 52-year-old expressed interest in an online athletic forum, calling it "a bucket list item," but did not think anything more of it. That is, until a member of the charity team sponsoring the race approached him about participating.
"Not thinking about it at first, I said, 'Sure, why not?'" Hollingsworth said. "And then I realized what I'd gotten myself into."
Still, he never considered backing down. When he found out the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation was the charity sponsor for the race, he knew he had to jump at the opportunity.
An old friend of Hollingsworth had been diagnosed with the blood cancer multiple myeloma in 2010. While his friend, Jeff Goad, is doing well, the prognosis for the incurable disease remains grim. Finding out that participating in the run-up would also allow him to support his friend helped him get over any intimidation.
"It was a funny coincidence, but in the end the fact that it's a friend of mine who is affected by this disease was the most powerful motivator," Hollingsworth said. "It let me say that yes, I could do this."
So on Dec. 1, two months before the event, Hollingsworth committed to running up 86 flights of stairs and raising $2,500 for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
Hollingsworth is an avid runner and cycler who enjoys challenging himself to take on new experiences. But he had never participated in an event like this.
Still, Hollingsworth has (metaphorically) faced much steeper climbs.
After a motorcycle accident left him with a fractured vertebrae and paralyzed right leg in 2004, climbing even one flight of stairs seemed a near-impossible goal. He slowly regained movement in his leg and strength in his back, but it took him two years to fully recover.
"My initial thought was that I just wanted to walk again," Hollingsworth said. "But each new thing I get to do just pushes me to do something else."
Walking led to running led to 5Ks and 10Ks. Last year, he ran with his sister in a half-marathon. Now, he is training for a triathlon later this year.
The Empire State Building Run-Up, though, requires an entirely different method of training than running and cycling, his usual athletic endeavours.
To train, he tackles any set of stairs he sees. But his particular training ground is in his Arlington office building. He starts at the bottom parking level and pushes all the way to the top floor, 10 floors in all.
Since this is not quite the 86 flights he will face at the Empire State Building, Hollingsworth needs to improvise. He started in early December running up the 10 floors four times each day. Each week since, he has added one 10-floor set to his end-of-day run. Last week, he ended each day running 60 floors.
In three weeks, he'll be ready for the main event. Elite athletes make the run up all 1,576 stairs in 10 minutes. Hollingsworth hopes to make it to the top in twice that time, a challenging but not unreasonable goal for a serious runner.
"As with everything in life, the hardest part is the first step," Hollingsworth said. "Once you start, you just have to keep going."


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Wednesday, March 10, 2004JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- East Tennessee State's softball team recently returned from the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, Fla., where the team played in 10 games in a matter of six days. The Buccaneers went a dissapointing 3-7 on the spring trip, but earned some valuable playing experience early into the season. ETSU lost its first game of the trip on Feb. 29, 3-2, to Detroit Mercy. Later that day, the Bucs turned things around with a 4-2 win over Bethune-Cookman. However, Bethune-Cookman defeated the Bucs the following day on Mar. 1, which was the beginning of a bitter five-game losing streak. ETSU revenged its loss to Detroit Mercy with a 2-0 shutout in order to put an end to the winless stretch. On their final day in sunny Floriday, Mar. 5, the Buccaneers droped a 1-0 decision to LaSalle, but ended the trip on a good note by knocking off Loyola-Chicago 5-3. The Buccaneer's offense struggled, as the team hit just .192 during the 10-game stretch. Lindsay Lane (Erwin, Tenn.) was the only player to hit over .300 with a batting average of .304, including the squad's lone homerun. In the pitcher's circle, workhorse Tiffany McVay (Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.) went an even 2-2 with a 1.80 ERA over the six-day event. Meanwhile, Belinda Barrera (Fayetteville, N.C.) made two appearances. She didn't allow any runs in 3.2 innings of work. Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) pitched well, but unfortunately came up on the losing end in four decisions. Jenkins posted a 2.36 ERA in a team-high five appearances.


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The holidays are bustling ahead; use these decorating tips to put extra ease into creating your own winter wonderland.
Christmas spirit you can see near and far. The wide-open spaces of the outdoors give you even more liberty to stretch your decorating wings than inside, so let your imagination take flight. Start with classic greenery pieces—like Christmas garlands, wreaths, window and mailbox swags—then light up the night. Adorn trees, shrubs, fences, or railings with cordless lights: get the glow with traditional white lights, or get playful with multicolored bulbs. A well-placed inflatable figure or festive sculpture will create a welcome point of focus.
Dazzle all who gather at your door. Create an unforgettable first impression and really dress up your threshold. Define the space by surrounding the doorframe in lush, lighted garland—a standard door requires three 9-foot sections, but be sure to measure. Now, bring it life: an everlasting or fresh wreath composed of seasonal greens, berries, and pinecones brings the beauty of nature right to your door. To make decorating extra easy, use an easy garland hanger and a decorative wreath hanger that work well in any season.
Select your style. Classic red and green is grand, but the number of other spectacular ways to decorate is only limited by your imagination. Here are a few of our favorites:
- All-natural: Go for woodland-themed pieces, natural adornments like lifelike twig garlands, flocked features, lifelike boxwood, or deer made of grapevine.
- Vintage and Whimsical: Add a time-honored twist with 1950s-inspired stake trees with large, colorful lights. Take your decorating to the next level with a designer wreath and shiny, cast-aluminum deer.
- Contemporary: Color is the key—be bold and use the same designer-inspired hues you incorporate in your everyday décor for Christmas. You don't have to go all out from the start, just introduce new colors gradually. You'll be amazed at the results.
Keep it all running smoothly…and easily. Using a photocell or digital timer takes the guesswork out of lighting your display—you'll spend more time celebrating and less time plugging in. Ensure all of your decorations and devices (extension cords, for example) are suitable for outdoor use—if not, the life of your display could be short-circuited. Check the weather: natural greens display their best in colder climates; artificial foliage is ideal where the weather is warmer.
Garland, garland, garland. It's just so versatile—a designer go-to for lavishing everything from windows and doors to railings and banisters, mantels, tables, and more. We love faux greenery because it possesses all the beauty of the natural variety without the mess. Embellish with Christmas ribbon, lights, artificial flowers and berries to make it uniquely your own.
Unlimited joy. Christmas trees aren't just for the living room anymore. They're putting down roots in entryways, bedrooms, and even kitchens—nearly any room. It's a delight to give the multiple trees in your home themes. Match the room's décor, create a children's tree, or get crafty by decorating one solely with homemade ornaments.
Make it a total transformation. Swap out your everyday art, accent pieces, and things like floral arrangements for pieces with real holiday pop. Unexpected touches of Christmas charm throughout your home give it a coordinated, professionally decorated look. Finally, make your holiday gatherings a sensory experience with the gently flickering flame of scented candles. What's more, battery-operated candles provide the same soothing ambience without the melting wax, smoke, or open flame.
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I have some 1.25" x 1.25" x .095 square steel tubing that may need some ends capped and want to know the smart way to do it. I read somewhere about "tabs" but haven't got a clue what those look like... a picture's worth a thousand words.
Obviously I could grind and fit them to the inside of the tube or have them on the outside but there's gotta be some tricks to it.
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03-20-2012, 09:04 AM #1Junior Member
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How do I best cap square steel tuning?
When I need to cap square tube, like fence posted or table ends, I use flat stock that is the same size of the tube and Cut if to fit, weld, then grind to look good. Works well, cheap and easy. So you are using 1.25 square tube, I would get 1.25 flat bar and cut it square. Easy flat caps. Hope this helps
Ok, why do you want to cap the tubing? So it looks nicer? If not to seal but to dress it up, you can get the plastic plugs you tap in. King supply in Texas sells themNick
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I do it similar to dozer7078 but I don't cut them square first. I use a length, weld or tack up 3 of the sides, then take an angle grinder with a cutoff blade, cut it off to fit and then weld the fourth side. I find this is easier cause I have something to hold onto while I'm getting it tacked in place with the right alignment.
I have also used the tap in plastic caps that monte mentioned. You can get some sizes at Home Depot but they are WAY less expensive from King.
I wouldn't cut the caps the same size of the tube make them a tad smaller so when you grind them smooth you will still have some weld holding the cap to the tube. Just my thoughts...BobBob Wright, Grandson of Tee Nee Boat Trailer Founder
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Thank you and sorry I posted then tuned out. I got my log splitter on wheels, finally.
The capping is for prettiness, safety sake and to seal out water. It's a log splitter and I pay more attention to where my hands are than where my legs are. The legs tend to run into stuff and I HATE getting cut on my own work!
As it turns out I may be able to cap them AND add some strength to the highest load bearing joints. The splitter, power pack is separate, probably weighs 450lbs.
This thread is part of this thread... http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...lp-w-fix-ideas
For the way you have it built I might be inclined to grind down or cut off the horizontal supports to match the angle of the legs and then cut a piece of Flat stock the width of both legs and cover/cap both holes at once- may provide some extra support, dunno really. Flat stock is relatively cheap.
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it's done
Besides paint for the cart, it's done, finally. What an effort this one was.
I ended up with a working height of 30" (man height versus midget height) and the front end will drop to the ground for those nasty pieces of 30" plus dia. oak and other wet heavy wood that'll break a back. I didn't want to engineer a vertical standing machine when a 'stooping' machine will do the same work for much less effort.
You guys sure helped me tremendously and I am grateful.
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Generally when I cap square tubing in an application such as this, I cut the cap to fit inside the tube then fuse a bead with TIG around the perimeter of the tube and lightly sand it prior to painting. I'm not saying my way is any more right than the advice the others gave you, it's just different.
The one thing though that I would have done is where the bolts go through the square tubing I would have made a sleeve to go through the tubing where the bolt is going to be and TIG welded it on each side of the tubing so when you tighten the bolts you don't crush the tubing.Blondie (Owner C & S Automotive)
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After ten years with Fairfax County Public Schools, teacher Kevin Hickerson says that because his pay has not kept up with the cost of living in an affluent county, he may need to move on.
"This is the first year in my 10 years that I came to the realization that I might need to change careers if I want to continue living in Fairfax County," Hickerson said. "I always thought I could overcome it. But this was the first year the fiscal burdens have actually outweighed what it would be to be employed here...
"Arlington, Alexandria and Montgomery County are offering better salaries for my level of experience. I've thought about moving to those areas to be able to gain the financial ability to provide for my family."
The Fairfax County School Board is currently considering a proposed $2.5 billion for the 2013-14 school year. Superintendent Jack D. Dale, who is recommending the budget, conceded at a recent press conference on the budget, that the $2.5 billion in school spending focused on accommodating growing enrollment, offering little in compensation for teachers.
Dale has proposed allocating $18.9 million to give employees, the bulk of who are teachers, a 1 percent market scale adjustment in compensation. During years with higher local revenues, Fairfax County Public Schools has been able to offer employees a 2 percent cost of living adjustment and a 2 percent step in pay increase. However, employee pay was frozen in fiscal 2010 and 2011. No step increases were issued in fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2013.
In the region, Fairfax County teacher starting salaries, averaging $45,161, fall in the middle of the pack, Dale said. However, for teachers with master's degrees, who average salaries at $58,303, and the maximum salary of $96,039, Fairfax County compensation ranks in the lower half to bottom of the region's 10 public school systems.
"I think we have a red flag that we need to pay attention to," Dale said during the press conference, held Jan. 10.
Hickerson estimates that — if the 2013-14 school year budget is adopted — he will have lost close to $20,000 in earnings over the last five years and could lose as much as $300,000 during his career if changes to compensation are not made. While looking for employment outside of Fairfax County is now a real concern, Hickerson said his short-term plan may include getting a second job.
"If I get this [second] job, I will now tell children who ask for extra help after school that I have to go to my second job," he said. "If a parent requests information about the performance of their student, I will not be able to respond to it until I return to work on Monday. I consider myself a hard worker who performs well for the students I teach."
Fairfax Education Association President Michael Hairston warned School Board members Tuesday during a public hearing that teachers in the county are feeling disrespected, demoralized and fatigued by working and compensation conditions.
"If you respect the work that a person does, you compensate them fairly for that work. FCPS is losing ground in salaries compared to other localities in the metro area," he said. "For a high performing system such as this in a county of relative wealth, this is unacceptable. Consider, to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Fairfax County the annual income needs to be over $60,000, well above the means of thousands of FCPS employees. In fact, it is above the rate of an employee with nine years of experience and a master's degree."
Dale said he hoped a line-item of $6.5 million for extended teacher time would help to reduce some of the workload teachers face.
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"It really only buys our teachers one extra day," Dale said. "The U.S. is probably one of the worst in the world at providing teachers extra time."
Hairston agreed, saying, "Based on our experience, that is one more day that someone will find to fill with meetings, training and additional work. We've been down that road."
Workload is a concern for school custodians too.
"Keeping our schools clean and safe is the job of our hardworking custodial staff," field custodian Angela Almond said. "When a school-based custodian is out sick, the school requests assistance from the field-custodian office. There are often more requests than the number of field custodians available. Some relief was in sight this year because of the budget increased the number of field custodians by 20 positions. The positions were not filled even though funds were allocated. Now, the upcoming budget has dropped 19 of these positions."
Almond, who also spoke at the public hearing this week, called on School Board members to reinvest in custodian positions that were cut and to fill those posts. "To do this will cost you $1 million," she said. "What it means to me and my colleagues is the ability to reach the high expectations set by FCPS. It is nearly impossible to meet those expectations with the current staffing."
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers President Steven Greenburg said the school system has reached the point of funding crisis. School Board members should look to local education groups and employees to craft creative solutions to address compensation needs, such as offering buyouts for some long-time staff and issuing mid-year step increases rather than beginning them in the fall.
"We appreciate the constraints on the budget but we will remind you we are falling further and further down the salary compensation list when compared with other school systems within this region," Greenburg said. "We're losing our competitive edge, which will ultimately translate in losses of quality educators. That will have a negative impact on students and instruction."
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On a cold night in October, Art on Fire warmed souls. Fire Tribe performers Brooks Tiller and Emily "Gabriella" Guinn were among the attractions.
With the temperature close to 100 degrees on a Saturday night in June, 500 people sampled cuisine from 20 chefs at LeBonAppetit at One Commerce Square. The first-time event was hosted by Le Bonheur Club to benefit Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Lindsey Graeber and Josh Goodwin prepare to try to culinary delights at the the event.
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This was the coolest party of the year. Hosted by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jason Motte and his wife, Caitlin, the first "Strike Out Cancer with Jason Motte" fundraiser for the Wings Foundation at the West Clinic in November featured an auction with baseballs, bats and other items Jason personally collected. The event, which raised more than $36,000, was at the Clark Opera Memphis Center.
Five cooking teams showed what they could do with a whole heritage-breed pig in February at Cochon 555 at One Commerce Square. Guests sampled cuisine from the teams, drank beer, wine from five wineries and ate desserts. Dr. David Newman from Newman Farm demonstrated how to carve a pig.
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Kayla Hill and Sabrina Macias of the Colorado Rush are in Cary, North Carolina this week as they train at the U15 Girls National Team Camp. Both players have been involved with the National Team program before but this marks the final event for this age group before they transition into the U17 age bracket. Macias and Hill look to follow in the footsteps of Colorado Rush products Lindsey Horan (2010) and Morgan Stanton, Lizzy Raben and Gabbi Miranda (2012) who all have played for the U17 National team as those teams worked towards winning the U17 World Cup. Both players are age eligible for the U17 World Cup in 2014 held in Costa Rica.
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The Image line borrows from driver technologies developed for PSB's sophisticated Imagine family, as well as the top-tier Synchrony speakers, giving you high-end sound at a budget-friendly price. The Image line also features a slightly different cabinet design than its predecessors, showcasing clean lines that won't clutter up your listening room. PSB's Image speaker family (Image B4 shown at far left) Advanced drivers for clean, well-balanced sound The tweeter uses a powerful neodymium magnet for crystal-clear highs. The Image B4s each feature a 1" titanium dome tweeter that effortlessly dishes out smooth, uncolored highs. The long-excursion, high-output woofer uses the same proprietary ceramic-filled polypropylene cone as the Imagine line. The stiff, lightweight material helps it deliver midrange that's clean and balanced, with a sense of impact and immediacy. You'll also marvel at the detailed imaging, and wide soundstage produced by these compact speakers. Sleek, thoughtful cabinet design All Image speakers have heavy internal bracing and 1-1/8" thick MDF cabinets to ensure impressively solid, acoustically inert enclosures. The cabinets have a traditional look, but with slightly curved tops and fronts to soften it. This family of speakers also features attractive vinyl finishes, allowing the Image speakers to easily integrate into just about any décor. Got wire? Most speakers don't include any. Learn about choosing and installing speaker wire at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of speaker wire. Product Highlights:frequency response: 60-23,000 Hz (±3dB)sensitivity: 85 dBimpedance: 6 ohmsrecommended power: 10-80 watts1" titanium dome tweeter with neodymium magnets4" clay ceramic-filled polypropylene wooferbass reflex (ported) designtwo sets of gold-plated five way binding posts — can be bi-wireddark cherry vinyl finish5-1/4"W x 9-1/4"H x 6-7/8"Dwarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Why choose bookshelf speakers? Bookshelf speakers may be small in size, but they can deliver surprisingly big sound. Some ultra-compact models even fit on a desktop. Most are right at home in tight spaces like shelves, so they're usually good choices for your home theater's rear channels. For the best performance, try placing bookshelf speakers on solid speaker stands to help the sound really "open up." If you want full bass impact, add a powered subwoofer and enjoy punchy sound that's as deeply satisfying as that of floor-standing speakers. PSB Image B4 Reviews Average Customer Review: 20 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. 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These speakers sound like they're twice their size. Yes you lose some low end with a 4" driver but they fill the room. I have them paired with a 8" powered sub and the sound is incredible. Pros: Sound quality, price, overall quality of the speakers Cons: None. Was this review helpful? Yes No PSB speaker Written By Denise, Belington, WV on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers. Sound wonderful. I needed small speakers and these work great. Pros: Size, sound, and price. Was this review helpful? Yes No Huge sound Written By Jas K, White Plains, NY on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was limited in to a paritcular height when purchasing these bookshelf speakers. I was recommended Polk speakers but could not make them fit in my bookshelves. After spending some time reviewing various speaker brands and models I came across the Image speakers. These speakers are great, they fit well and provide ample sound for my 20' x 20' living room. The sound clarity is great and I hope in time to purchase a central speakle to compliment these. The Crutchfield customer service has been excellent and I was amazed with how well these speakers were packaged and dispatched. Wonderful purchase,I highly recommend these speakers to anyone. Pros: Clear sound, large sound from such small speakers Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No sound very good Written By lucas, Groves, Tx on Sunday, August 03, 2014 I have these paired with a NAD c356dac streaming sonos at I am very impressed. The bass carries suprisingly very well in my 20x15 living room. The highs are detailed and warm, very neutral and enjoyable sound. For $170 Its a steal. Pros: Excellent mids and high and even decent bass when paired with a good amp. Was this review helpful? Yes No Excellent Value! Written By John, West Des Mojnes, IA on Saturday, June 28, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased the speakers based on a recommendation from my Crutchfield representative, Zach. It was excellent advice! Paired with a Sony receiver, the speakers are a little tight just out of the box. So I would spend a few days running various types of music at various volumes while I was away at work. After about 30 to 40 hours of play, the sound is more rich and full. Pros: excellent value and great for classical and most classic jazz music Cons: as the low-end is not as deep without a sub woofer, I probably wouldn't recommend these for loud large space rock music. Was this review helpful? Yes No Incredible Deal Written By DougM, Honolulu, HI on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) At $179 these speakers are unbeatable. Tight, punchy bass which is quite deep and full for such a small box and woofer. I feel no need for a sub. Rich, clear open mids and crisp, airy highs with no hint of shrillness. They play amazingly loud without strain. They have a great soundstage and precise imaging, with a real three dimensional quality unmatched by any speaker i have ever owned at any price. I couldn't be happier. Way to go, Paul! Pros: Amazing sound quality, terrific tonal balance and imaging. Superb build quality. Cons: Not for headbangers who want to shake the walls and ruin their ears. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No PSB B4's make a great computer speaker set up Written By Alock, Gloucester, MA. on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased these as PSB B4's on sale as they're being discontinuing for the new Image X line-up. A complete steal for $179.99 I have them paired with a NAD D3020 Hybrid amp (which I love) & a Mordaunt-Short Aviano 7 (10" sub 175 watts) They are fine speakers. I'm about 25 hours in for break-in & they keep sounding better as times goes by. Excellent soundstage for such a small (4" driver) They are very neutral sounding & maybe a tad polite, but that's what I like. They sound very "soft" & clean. If you're using these for bookshelf scenario & you're keeping the volume @ a reasonable level, then they'll shine for you. Nott o say that they distort @ higher volumes (they don't) just that you can't expect miracles from a 4" woofer & 1" tweeter. If you're using these as a computer desktop speakers like me, them do yourself a favor & buy the AudioEngine DS1 stands. These will help tip the speaker upwards to ensure the tweeters make it even to ear level. They fit perfect with the B4's as well. Grab them now while you can! Pros: Size vs. output! Insane quality speakers for short money! I purchased the Dark Cherry finish & even though it's a laminate, it's appearance is beautiful IMHO. Cons: Could be a tad more efficient, but I'm splitting hairs. Was this review helpful? Yes No excellent little speakers Written By khk, st louis, mo on Wednesday, February 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was a bit uncertain about buying these. I thought they were pricy, compared to other similar speakers, and the vinyl finish wasn't particularly appealing to me. But, I got them anyway and I couldn't be happier. They sounded great right out of the box. I have them hooked up to a 15 year old 25 wpc yamaha shelf system in a small, 11 x 14, room and they fill it nicely. I don't feel the need for a subwoofer at all. They sound very open, detailed and natural and had just the right amount of thumping bass which is exactly what I was looking for. I've also tried them out in a much larger room with a better amp (nuforce dda-100) and while the lack of bottom end was more evident, it still sounded very good. At greater volume, they do struggle a bit and bass gets muddy but that's to be expected with 4 inch woofers. Overall, very happy with the purchase. And, they look fairly nice as well. Cabinet has a nice curvature to them which makes them look rather unique. Bottom of the cabinet is curved too but little adhesive rubber feet are provided so they can stand leveled. Pros: Great sound and no breaking period necessary, although, i do think that they did get better after a week of use. Cons: Not a big fan of vinyl wood grain finish but they do look nice from distance. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No PSB Image B4 book shelf speakers Written By jefF m, billsville on Saturday, October 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) small compact ,there alright , Pros: small big sound Cons: pricey Was this review helpful? Yes No Good surround speakers for PSB system Written By Ethan, Cambridge, MA on Tuesday, October 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I got these to fill out the surround on my PSB image system. These little guys are light (can be easily wall mounted), and have crisp sound. is modality. I hear these are sufficient as standalone bookshelf speakers, but I have not tested them. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No PSB 's are Great Performers Written By Kevin in Atlanta, Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are great as rear surround sound speakers and would make excellent bookshelf speakers too. Pros: Sound great Cons: none that I have found. Was this review helpful? Yes No PSB Image B4 Written By JR, Templeton, CA on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very impressed with the sound of these speakers. I needed to replace an aged bose system, but did not want to spend the same amount. The Crutchfield adviser recommended the PSB and he was spot on. Thank you Crutchfield. I will be ordering the Sub and outdoor PSB speakers, next. Pros: Sound, size and price. Cons: None 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great mains for a two-channel 2.2 system Written By Atlanta, Atlanta, GA on Saturday, June 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought these as main speakers for a two-channel 2.2 system. They are paired up with two Hsu Research ULS-15 subwoofers and some electronics by Cambridge Audio. The PSB's actually sit atop the subs on 12" stands, bringing them up to ear-level at the seated listening position. The sound is natural, extended and authoritative. Compared to the PSB Image B5's, the B4's highs seem slightly rolled-off, less 'zingy'. However, this translates to less listener fatigue in my opinion. I know these mini-monitors are probably more designed for surround than for mains, but paired up with a quality subwoofer (or two), they make for a fine 1st-class two-channel system. Visually, they seem to disappear into the decor without bringing any attention to themselves whatsoever -- until they speak. Pros: Pure, natural sound, with no exaggerated highs, mids or lows. Visually disappears into the decor. Gorgeous fit 'n' finish and build quality. Cons: Slightly rolled-off extreme highs. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No PSB Image B4 speakers Written By Bill, Hull, MA on Friday, June 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers. Sound way bigger than they are, deep, rich, full notes. 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Good Little Speakers Written By James, Elizabeth City, NC on Thursday, May 23, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased these speakers to be the main voice to a 2.1 home theater system. They are powered by a Teac AH01 integrated amplifier and are accompanied by a Polk PSW 404 10" sub. After listening to this system for about a month, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed. It is true that 4" speakers do not play very low frequencies, so I do not consider them as full range speakers and highly recommend using a subwoofer to provide the bass. It is also true that the tonal balance is spectacular. The Teac does not have any tone controls what so ever, and I still greatly appreciate the timbre whenever I listen to music or watch a movie. I highly recommend these speakers for anyone that is in the market for a physically understated audio system that manages to deliver quality sound reproduction. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Good, with some reservations Written By Joe, Connecticut on Sunday, January 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased these for use in a 2.0 bookshelf setup. If that is what you are using them for, either get a sub in addition or get the Image B5s or the Imagine Minis. The bass from the B4s is limited by the design and size. Other than that, these are exceptionally clear and detailed, and have amazing timbre in the middle region. The treble is somewhat rolled off, so consider an amplifier with tone adjusment. Pros: Size, clarity and detail, amazing mids Cons: Bass is tight but lacking in the lower regions Treble is rolled off 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Do yourself a favor and grab some PSB's Written By Mike Hunt, Ocracoke Island on Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) They may be deemed small by some but definitely large sounding! They are the perfect size for my medium/large living room. They blend nicely into the decor and sit atop my piano under the flat screen. I did not want big bulky speakers but I definitely wanted a speaker that would impress friends and make a very enjoyable listening experience for all. THEY DO THIS WITH EASE! I am using them in a 2.1 system right now and they work great for music with the frequent cocktail parties I have at my house. Most of my friends are Bose fans but when they hear these speakers they realize the error of there ways. No comparison. PSB will be in every listening room in my house soon enough. Also I am going to get some out door speakers from PSB for my 3 decks around the house. Super Pleased!!! I am so glad I ran across a company that commits itself to true sound reproduction but makes it reasonably affordable for the audiophile on a budget. These make a great 5.1 set up with the Image C4 as center. Pros: Large enough to accurately reproduce every detail. Small enough to blend in and keep the peace with my better half. Great 2.1, 3.1 or 5.1. Very solid design, build quality is very high and arrived quick from Crutchfield. Cons: None. Buy these :) 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No PSB-4 your room Written By TomM, Issaquah, WA on Thursday, January 12, 2012 I have them in my bedroom that is about 15'wide by 22' long. The sound fills up the room. You will need a sub woofer to take the 20 - 150 range, but the speakers cover the remainder of the range surprisingly well. I would recommend these for simple low cost speakers. Pros: Good sound for a small speaker. Cons: Could use a little more ummmph in them. I use a subwoofer that really fills in the low end and with that they are really good. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No PSB Image B4 Written By GD, LA on Saturday, February 26, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) PSB attends to every detail in all their products. I have other PSB products and I have never been disappointed. Great company. 2 out of 11 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Excellent Sound For Their Size Written By BobS, Seattle, WA on Thursday, August 26, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Getting high quality sound over a wide frequency range from small speakers is a challenge. These speakers meet that challenge. They are small enough to satisfy even the most particular decorator, as well as being handsome. The sound imaging is very good. Other than a slight "boominess" sometimes noticeable in the middle bass notes of piano recordings, the frequency response sounds impressively even and natural. These speakers are excellent for most of the kinds of music I listen to - chamber , folk, jazz and swing - and adequate for large symphonic pieces. 23 out of 23 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers 2 Grilles 8 Adhesive backed rubber feet Owner's manual (English/ French/ Spanish/ German) Specification sheet (English/ French/ Spanish/ German) Warranty information Features and Specs Enclosure Bass Reflex Video Shielded Yes Tweeter Type Dome Tweeter Size (inches) 1 Midrange Size (inches) --- Woofer Size (inches) 4 Woofer Composition Clay/Ceramic/Poly Woofer Surround Rubber Power Range 10-80 Sensitivity 85 dB Impedance (Ohms) 6 Frequency Response 60-23k Hz Connector Type 5-way post Bi-amp Inputs No Height (inches) 9-1/4 Width (inches) 5-1/4 Depth (inches) 6-7/8 Weight (pounds) 5.8 Mounting Bracket Included No Recommended Stand Height (inches) 38 Parts Warranty 5 Years Labor Warranty 5 Years Product Research Driver Technology Connections Specifications Driver Technology Cone Design: The woofer cones are clay/ceramic filled polypropylene to optimize the combination of stiffness, internal damping, and low mass. The woofers' magnetically neutral polycarbonate basket contributes additional stiffness. Tweeter: The 1" titanium dome, Ferrofluid cooled tweeters use a neodymium magnet structure to help extend the frequency response at both ends for effortless, airy top octaves and smooth, uncolored response. Crossover Network: The crossover is a 2-way acoustical fourth order Linkwitz-Riley type with a 24 dB/octave slope. The tweeter and woofer are crossed over at 2,200 Hz. Connections Binding Posts: The binding post input terminal is located on the lower rear of the speaker cabinet. The binding post will accept spade connectors, single banana plugs, pin connectors, and bare wire up to 8 gauge. Specifications Frequency Response: On Axis @ 0°: 60-23,000 Hz (+/-3 dB) On Axis @ 0°: 70-20,000 Hz (+/-1.5 dB) Off Axis @ 30°: 70-10,000 Hz (+/-1.5 dB) Low Frequency Cutoff -10 dB: 55 Hz Sensitivity: Anechoic Chamber: 85 dB Typical Listening Room: 87 dB Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the PSB Image B4 is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? Shop all Bookshelf Speakers Or, you can still... Write a review Purchase accessories for this product Download the product manual Search the website Go


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Howdy fellow disc golfers!
I've been hard at work on an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch which went on sale about a little over a month ago. It's going to be on sale until May 1st, so check it out while it's only $0.99!
Below are some promo codes. These are first come first served, so please respond if you claim one to save others the hassle.
Anyway, spread the word and if you do check it out I'd love to get some feedback on ways I can improve it. Please also consider rating it in iTunes or the App Store if you have an opportunity to do so! Thanks everyone!
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Your response was more than sufficient. Thank you.
I like that you will be going back to the add/subtract. What if...(haha, sorry) instead of scrapping one or the other, you have two modes that users can choose from to score their round. I know some people are interested in keeping detailed information about their shots and rounds and others, like me, are pretty much just looking for a scorecard. Detailed mode and Scorecard mode.
I actually like the fact that you don't have a popup and that you have live buttons for all players right there on that screen. IMO the goal is to minimize clicks, so I can get back to playing. If your app defaulted each player on each hole at par, there would only be a need for one or two add/subtract clicks and then the next hole click. If everybody pars, you just hit next hole. Right there you could have a confirmation pop up that read, Star Par? <yes> <no, go back>. That way holes don't get skipped by accident.
During play, on the scoring screen, I think you need to see three scores. The stroke count for that hole, if entered, the total stroke count for the round, and the total par-relative score for the round.
Again, all just IMO.
I definitely feel your pain on the one man show, but you're doing a bang up job so far.
I'll definitely take your suggestions into consideration whenever I take another look at it, but I need to work out some bugs first. Speaking of which, I looked into the reviews issue you were having. Thanks again for bringing it to my attention. It looks like it is an application side bug for the most part, so I'll try to get a fix out for that ASAP. I did however turn on authentication on the server, which should allow you to at least post reviews. Reading existing reviews might be hit or miss until a fix is out. Let me know if you run into any other problems.
Also, I wanted to warn you of a significant bug I encountered today which I'll also be addressing. Whenever you are at the screen for a given round, if you choose to edit the name and/or end date, make sure to use the "Done" button and not the "Cancel" button when finished. Also make sure to exit editing mode using the "Done" button before entering data for the round. If you accidentally do continue to the hole launcher after starting to edit those properties, just be sure when you come back through at the end of the round (or ASAP so you don't forget), that you don't want to hit the "Cancel" button... that would be bad as while it was meant to undo just the name and date changes... it currently undoes everything from the time you start editing to the time you hit it. So, this one is on the top of my list, but until I get a fix out for it, DON'T HIT THE CANCEL BUTTON! :)
I've had this app for about 2 weeks now and after some quick help from the developer I learned the app and I think it's the best DG scoring app out there. I have actually tried 3.
The only improvements I can think of is the ability to upload your scores to Facebook or maybe a forum like Disc Golf Course Review. Maybe the ability to track average scores on courses you play on a regular basis. In addition to the current stroke count the total stroke tally after 9 & 18.
So... my ip address was apparently just banned on DGCourseReview.com I was about to leave a response to a comment on the thread below and when I tried to do so I couldn't. I guess I wasn't supposed to promote my product or something. Anyway, I already typed up my response and feel it is rude not to respond, so would someone please do me the kind favor of responding with the following in my stead? That is assuming the thread hasn't been deleted. Anyway, thanks in advance.
[QUOTE=JRW III;820264]Any plans for an Android version?[/QUOTE]
Unfortunately, not at the moment. I'm not apposed to the idea, but it all depends on how successful iDiscGolf is on iOS.
Just to give you a little background, I started iDiscGolf over two years ago as a "starter project" originally intended to get me feet wet with iOS development. It eventually became my baby and being a perfectionist at heart I ended up scrapping the project and starting from scrap multiple times. I've attached some images from previous versions which will illustrate just how far it's actually come from my initial attempts. At any rate, I've already invested a lot into iDiscGolf on iOS. Quite frankly, I'll probably never "break even" on it with this being such a niche market and with the base price I've set at $3.99 (only $2.80, or 70% of which I will ever see).
Even if I had the resources to do so, porting it over to Android wouldn't necessarily be clear cut as I've utilized a lot of proprietary software which wouldn't be compatible with Android devices. Additionally, I could only target a small subset of Android devices as it is currently offered on 700+ devices, all of which are different in some way or another. So, its very highly unlikely.
Regardless, I plan to see it through to completion on iOS and so any future iPhone or iPod Touch that hits the market will ultimately be supported.
Also... random fact. I see you live in Cypress,TX. I'm actually from Jersey Village.
I apologize that you're having trouble. This could be caused by either insufficient memory during the migration process or a corrupt database. Try the following option(s).
Option 1: The Good Option
1. Make sure you have the latest version of iDiscGolf installed. Go into the App Store and check to see if there is an update available. If there is, download it.
2. Double click the Home button on your phone to view currently running applications. Press and hold one of the applications until they all start to wobble. Kill off all applications.
3. Press and hold both the home button and top right button until the power off slider shows up. Power off the device.
4. Power the device back on.
5. Open iDiscGolf and allow it to migrate the database. Try not to do anything until it finishes. If it crashes, you have two choices. You can try to salvage your existing data or delete the database and start over. Follow either the "Attempt Data Recovery" or "Reset Database" options.
Option 2: Attempt Data Recovery
1. Go to http://www.macroplant.com/iphoneexplorer/ and download the iPhoneExplorer application to either your mac or pc. Install it.
2. Connect your device to the computer you just installed it on and open iPhoneExplorer.
3. Navigate to Apps/iDiscGolf/Documents/
4. Copy any files with the .sqlite extension to your hard drive. You should be able to drag and drop the files into a directory which will copy them. Email these to me at firstname.lastname@example.com
5. Wait patiently for my response. I will try to salvage your data and get back to you ASAP w/ further instructions or bad news.
Option 3: Reset Database
1. Follow steps 1-3 of "Option 2: Attempt Data Recovery".
2. Delete any files with .sqlite extension.
3. Launch iDiscGolf.
Hopefully the first option works for you. Let me know how things go one way or another.
© 2015 Created by Terry "the Pirate" Calhoun.


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Kosher Drink/Spirits
|Champagne Sangria
One of the culinary downsides to those many yontif meals is all the open bottles of wine that seem to magically appear on the counter after each and every meal. Rather than pour those last drips and drops out I'm going to suggest that you dump the stuff that's left at the bottom of the bottle into ice cube trays, freeze it and use it to flavor soups and stews at a later date OR, and this is my personal favorite suggestion, use the frozen wine cubes to make a fruit punch called sangria.
1 cup of strawberries, thinly sliced
Combine the fruit, orange juice, simple syrup and a bottle of cold champagne or sparkling wine in a pitcher. Mix and chill for 1 hour. When you're ready to serve, fill each glass with crushed ice (I like to use champagne flutes). Serves 8 to 10.
*Simple Syrup: combine ½ cup sugar with ½ cup water bring to a boil and then let cool.
Recipe: kosher, parve, beverage


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Had there been rappers at Woodstock, they'd have looked like Wiz Khalifa on the front of the next Source magazine, due on newsstands May 8.
The cover depicts the Pittsburgh rapper as a kind of swagged-out Sly Stone. He's got an American flag over his shoulder, a fringed buckskin vest on his chest and a shiny watch on his wrist. Mor