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If you want quiet, get a Loricraft. Cheers,
At three feet from the Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner (ADSVC) the C-weighted sound level is 74 dB while the fans are running to dry a record, much quieter than a Nitty Gritty in my experience. The wet cleaning portion of the cycle is much quieter. None of the previous comments in response to your post were informed by experience with the ADS unit since none had shipped to purchasers in the U.S. before 14 AUG. All of it was conjecture. Ultrasound was used to clean 200,000 records at the Swedish Radio Library without damage. The ADSVC doesn't noticeably warm the record or the bath. The blow drying is a complete success, leaving the record ready to place in its inner sleeve. Discs sound pristine after treatment with the ADSVC, unless of course the pressing itself is noisy or the record is scratched. I found a Warren Zevon record recently that had paper fibers pressed into the grooves during manufacture. A 200 gram pressing from Cisco that had been cleaned previously with the Disc Doctor system and dried on a vacuum slot sounded less noisy after further treatment with the ADSVC.
I run the audio desk vinyl cleaner since 3 months and I am very happy. In the beginning the drying process was not at its optimum. Therefore the process chip had to be reprogrammed. One can exchange the chip quite easy.
I also use a Clearaudio Double Matrix and a Source Odyssey RCMMKV. Both machines have their pros and cons, the Double Matrix is good for the quick run and the Source Odyssey provides the best result. The Vinyl Cleaner is an excellent washing machine especially for the lazy boys...
I have tested four different versions together with Rainer Gläss during the market entry phase. I wasn´t convinced from the beginning. Now he has a chip programmed which is superior to the first ones. This machine is now a killer application. It doesn`t look like that from the outside but it is really one of the best ways to clean your records - and it is the most easy way to do so.
Loricraft is good but the Source Odyssey is even better regarding silence and handling for on the spot cleaning. But on both machines you have to monitor the cleaning and reverse the side of the record. My Clearaudio Double Matrix is very loud and I do use it only when I am short of time. The Vinyl Cleaner runs the disc through an ultrasonic bath and drys without taking care through the cleaning process. That leads to a very good result and is easy to operate.
If you have tried it you will use the Loricraft very seldom
Probably it is helpful go write some information about RCM's in general.
The most famous and (and the most expensive by far ) was the Point nozzle from Keith Monks (Monks RCM..some sizes...some modifications).
He made a superior Design 30 years ago and it is still unsurpassed (from the idea and the way it works).
That one was the only one which was used in Studios, Record libraries and Radio stations all over the world. Reason was (or is):
-superior cleaning Result
-very, very silent compared to others
-it is a workhorse, nothing gets hot or breaks
-the cleaning result is identical good from the №1 record in the morning
to the № 400 in the evening
(Problem: the Price, is was very hard to sell with the Mark Ups which are used in High end ---> Copies started)
Monks got older, his RCM was still expensive and the first copies were made.
Loricraft is based on the Monks System (Point nozzle), it is a good machine based on a competitive pricing
Source Odyssey is made from the former Monks Importer in Germany (Keith Monks passed away some years ago), same System but with the "Made In Germany" Parts Standard and Function. The overkill :-)
Monks jun. is back in Production and the Keith Monks from GB is available again.
Then you have those RCM's from VPI, Hannl, Clearaudio etc.
They clean in a different way, they are very fast, but the noise is something special and the cleaning result can't reach a Point nozzle (simple Physics)
And Ultra Sonic cleaning like Glass Audio is offering
Good as they are (better than not cleaning records) we start - unfortunately - in a new Vinyl Era:
Noisy vinyl, or damages in the grooves from factory.
Unfortunately, when you have such records, nothing will help.
All those units are made to remove something which came into the grooves AFTER the record was in use, but they can't repair them.
In case one is looking for his first Vinyl Cleaning Machine with allround capabilities and a very good cleaning result the Gläss machine is a good option. It produces some noise but not as loud or noisy than the VPI, Hannl or Clearaudio. On the other hand you do not have to monitor the cleaning process, you drop by and pick up the clean record whenever you like - very comfortable also in comparison to the point nozzle machines.
This is the main website for Audio Desk System
I talked to a person at Cable Company (who I dealt with a lot in the past and I found to be very reliable) and he raved about it and think that it is the best machine that he tried (they sell many different brands).
There is a local dealer here who offered me a reasonably price unit but don't actually have one in stock that I could try. Once I am done with my new phono, cable etc, I am thinking of getting one myself.
I purchased one at the RMAF show.
I have been a VPI user for years and have been happy with the results. What I was NOT happy about was the time it took to properly clean each record. With enzyme cleaning, there are three steps which includes a "soak" mode during the enzyme step. So, it is 5-10 minutes for each record. I purchase about 25 LP's per month, so the time starts adding up.
When I saw the Glass Audio Desk Systeme at the RMAF show, I was struck by the simplicity. I questioned it's ability to clean a record as well as my VPI as there is no vacuum to suck out the "gunk". But, the Cable Co. guaranteed the results so I took a leap of faith and ordered one.
I have had it for about a month (and cleaned about 200 records) and I consider it one of the best investments I have made in my stereo system.
It cleans records at least as well as the VPI, and perhaps better. It allows me to easily set the cleaning cycles to match the condition of each record. A new or very clean record gets a single cycle whereas a thrift store find with obvious dirt and dust gets between 2-5 cycles applied. A simple push of the button sets the cycle count.
I put the cleaner (it is pretty small) on a table near my turntable and just drop a record into it on an "as-needed" basis. I am in the process of re-cleaning all of my collection (one record at a time as I listen to them) and have found in some cases "crackles" on VPI cleaned records removed when re-cleaned by the Audio Desk vinyl cleaner. It is not a panacea, but it sure offers me clean records in a short period of time with little work required.
I know its expensive. But the ease of use and the quality of cleaning it performs makes this device a great investment in my situation. It comes with a 2 year warranty and so far it has performed very well. I look forward to having one of these for a long time.
I should probably state that I am not a dealer or anything like that. Just a guy who likes to listen to records.
Chosenhandle, in the 70s I bought a Keith Monks cleaning machine. It worked quite well but took a long time to do so, which is the cost of a pivoting arm system. I have since been through all varieties of rcms. Then I got one of Lloyd Walker's delrin tubes to replace the normal tube on the VPI. It rides on the record surface greatly enhancing the vacuum level and dries the record in one revolution. Since I use the Walker Prelude system, this greatly shortens the time need per record.
I found that records cleaned previously on a Loricraft rcm, sounded cleaner and pop free with the Walker/VPI.
I am soon to try the Audio Desk vinyl cleaner. I must say that I am concerned about it not vacuuming the cleaner, but we will see. Given your experiences I am completely opened minded.
Chosenhandle, in the 70s I bought a Keith Monks cleaning machine. It worked quite well but took a long time to do so, which is the cost of a pivoting arm system. I have since been through all varieties of rcms. Then I got one of Lloyd Walker's delrin tubes to replace the normal tube on the VPI. It rides on the record surface greatly enhancing the vacuum level and dries the record in one revolution. Since I use the Walker Prelude system, this greatly shortens the time need per record. Here the Audio Desk's 5 minute cleaning time is of concern, but one does not have to attend to it.
I found that records cleaned previously on a Loricraft rcm, sounded cleaner and pop free with the Walker/VPI.
I am soon to try the Audio Desk vinyl cleaner. I must say that I am concerned about it not vacuuming the cleaner, but we will see. Given your experiences I am completely opened minded.
I also bought one at RMAF and I am very happy with it. The actual cleaning regime seems to be superior to any other method. Using immersion, ultrasonic and counter rotating brushes surely does a superior job of cleaning. But this is counterbalanced with the weakness of air drying. Overall I suspect that the deep cleaning more than makes up for the air dry weakness. So far this seems to be the case.
When it comes to convenience this cleaner is without peer. Set the record in, push the button and come back in about 5 minutes. With this kind of convenience I suspect that I will clean my records more often.
I also have a Walker Vortex and use Walker (and the other enzyme) solutions and totally agree that it brings the VPI to a new level.
While an outstanding overall solution, the reality is that there are many manual steps and the chance of incomplete cleaning (improper cleaning technique)or introduction of outside dirt (improper handling of tools) was always in the back of my mind. The Audio Desk Systeme eliminates virtually all of those drawbacks with its uniform cleaning process and most importantly, ease of use.
Teres hit it right on the head with his description. The ADS cleaner takes a very different approach regarding how to deep clean a record. But in the end, the beauty is that it does clean well and is so easy that you will incorporate it into your everyday listening rituals and ensure you always have clean records!
Hope to hear back from you with your opinion if you decide to invest in one. Till then, happy listening!
The Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaning System does work very nicely , the convenience and no mess is a huge plus.I did have an issue early on as not all the brushes would engage and rotate to clean.. I think that was just an issue of the machine being brand new and maybe a bit stiff.I do check to make sure the record starts properly ,sometimes ,rarely some records are reluctant to start.A counter rotation push as per instructions takes care of that.Yes it is not dead quiet but much quieter than my VPI 16.5 which required lots of hands on labor, did the job but was labor intensive.
the other feature that i really like is you can easily set the length of time to clean from the factory 5 minutes default on up to ? I usually wash a record twice a long and short just to get that little extra clean..Now this machine is pricey but i am very happy with it...feel free to email me should you need any real user info. ps i have made approx 5oo clean cycles .
Thuchan, thanks for the reply. Not having seen a demonstration of the unit, I was thinking that the liquid was pumped out of the chamber and that I might have to remove the filter and pour the water in there. I learned, however, that you can just pour it in the main lp opening and then add the cleaner.
I have yet to decide what my procedures will be in evaluating the Audio Desk. Probably I will take one of my already cleaned records using the VPI and Walker's delrin tube, listen to it, and then clean it with the Audio Desk and listen again. I also bought a lot of used records at the RMAF, all of which need cleaning. I will probably use the Audio Desk, listen and then clean with the VPI/Walker and listen.
Has anyone had problems with the record not rotating at the start of the clean cycle? I am sliding the record into the Vinyl Cleaner until there is some resistance and rotating the record counter clockwise to get the white leaves upward, but still I have had to tap the record to start rotation or once to have had to start the rotation with both hands on either side of the record. I have even had the record stop rotating during the cleaning cycle. I have now done about 25 records and this happened only once, but several times I have had to help the initial record rotation.
Donaudio, I have a VPI with the Walker Delrin tube change. This allows the water to be removed in one rotation of the record. I had been using the Walker Prelude also, all four stages. So each record involved 8 vacuumings. It did a very good job, however, and was far faster than when I used the Loricraft cleaner, when it basically took me 20 minutes per record.
I just got the Audio Desk. It is at least as good as the VPI and hands off for about 4 minutes. It is loud so I would put it in another room, but you can go back to your listening while it cleans and turns itself off when done. I am still evaluating whether it is better than the VPI/Walker. I know it is better than the straight VPI.
Any one have trouble getting the record to rotated with the Audio Desk? Probably one record in three initially does not rotate until I tap it. A few will not continue to rotate. Still the AD is very convenient and does a good job.
I am following the instructions to insert the record and to lightly press it down through the slight resistance and then rotating counter clockwise to get the flaps up on the record. Often in this rotation, I then have to once again push downward.
I had the same thing happen to me in the beginning. I think that the edge of the record was binding a bit on the edge of the slot, but not sure. Anyway, the problem seemed to work itself out. I have about 300 records "in the bag" and it doesn't bind at all anymore.
I did notice that the unit doesn't want you pushing down on the record when you place it in the slot...simply set it in and push the button. Secondly, the instructions call for you to rotate the record slightly counter-clockwise once the record is set. You will find that this procedure works wonders if the slight rotation is performed immediately after the brush heads initially move into the record to measure its thickness. Those heads then move away for several seconds. if you can slightly rotate the record then, you will find that it almost never has problems.
I have had 2 records that had issues with reliably rotating. The thing I noticed about both were: they both had very "sharp" edges and were "cheap" records and both were dished. I think that the dishing may confuse the thickness detection routine causing too large of a gap and insufficient traction to turn the record.
Hi Madfoyd,
I to have gone through 3 units in 6 months & finally gave up.
Extremely frustrating to say the least.
The distributor also took way to long to get me another unit each time the new one failed.
Also frustrating as well.
I must say that the unit ( when working ) performed very well & I would have loved to keep it.
I will wait for another manufacture to come out with something just as fast & more reliable or just keep using my VPI.. which of course just takes to damn long.
BTW the last one was their latest & supposedly better design with all the upgrades. Yea right!
Honestly, most problems will be shown when a lot of records have to cleaned.
Audiophiles who can afford the expensive units mostly have new records with some dust in it. No big deal normally.
I thought about that unit too but I didn't follow the idea when I thought about it. My problem is, I owned a Keith Monks for some time, now the german counterpart - Odyssey - and I closed that chapter. Cleaning time is no priority for me. Thanks for your experience.
I had this unit and had one problem with it, which I was told have to resolved. Ultimately, my unit stopped rotating the record as one of the drive capstans got loose and did not turn. Other than this and an occasional instance of not really getting the lips in the upward position, it was perfectly functional and certainly the most convenient record cleaner I have used.
Can you guys elaborate on what problems you have with the unit?
Syntax, I assume you had the old version of the Keith Monks. How would you compare the Odyssey with it? I understand that it is much faster. I had the Loricraft for several years. When I went to using the Walker Prelude four step cleaning, which I found most effective, it was taking me 15 minute per record to clean them!!!! I now have the VPI 16.5 with the Walker Delrin tube that vacuums the fluid off in one rotation, so the total cleaning time is down to less than five minutes. I still do twenty at a time, however, since the enzyme fluid has a limited life.
It just a few months old so it should be new version. I bought mine from a shop in Singapore where I live. Sad to say the distributor here are not very helpful about it and it will not be jusify for me to pay the return shipping cost to Germany. As some have mentioned, it's a very nice machine when it's working, but now it not. Sent a few emails to Audiodesk and there's no response at all. A real disappointment.
Ical, I would call Audiodesk. I think all you need is new glue.
Petrayer, in my review of the Audiodesk I found it consistently improved LPs previously cleaned with the Loricraft or the other machine I had at the time a VPI 16.5 with a delrin tube in place of the normal VPI tube. Then I cleaned a record first cleaned with the Audiodesk and found that a second cleaning with the VPI improved it. This has only one conclusion, I think, both cleaners do only partial cleaning.
The Audiodesk is much, much more convenient but is much more expensive than the VPI. I retain it. With the delrin tube it cleans off the liquid in but one rotation, meaning that I can clean both sides of a record with the four fluid routine of the Walker Prelude in five minutes. It is clearly superior to the Loricraft or the Keith Monks.
I guess our experience differs. I use the AIVS four-step solutions and find I need to give the enzyme soak about 10 minutes which makes the whole process very long. Do you find the Walker enzyme soak sufficient after just one minute?
I also had the VPI 16.5 but gave it up because of the extreme noise and the felt arm wand becoming dirty. I never tried the Walker delrin tube but read here on Audiogon that some people had questions about it being safe for the record surface. Those who have tried it like it very much. Is it still available?
Ical, this is more serious than the problem I had.
Peterayer, you took me aback with the question of timing for the Walker enzyme treatment. I allow 30 seconds for this stage at the recommendation of Lloyd Walker. I can see that allowing 10 minutes per side would take a long time.
Long ago with the original VPI, I got a tiny piece of metal caught in the nylon pads and deeply scratched several records. I really didn't want to ever use such a device after that. Ultimately I ended up with a Loricraft and diligently advanced the string every record. But it took forever to clean records with the four step Walker cleaner.
I then learned about the Walker delrin tube which just replaced the entire tube on the VPI. This tube has no nylon pads and greatly increases the vacuum level allowing one rotation to be sufficient. Walker got it from a friend of mine and perfected it. It is no longer available as its manufacturing was too time consuming. This is a shame as it is very effective and quick. Perhaps Harry Weisfeld could use it on his VPI cleaners and find a quicker method for its manufacturing. I see and hear no evidence of it having any impact on the record.
Re: On the Audio Desk, it's a great machine when it works properly. I had a number of issues with it when I purchase it from a US distributor in 2009 after a few months with only less than 40 records it has problems with water not filling into the wash tank. To save the cost of shipping I decided to fix it me own. Than used it sparingly for the next few months the record would not spin.Fixed that problem. Than late last year 2010 it would not turn a record and smoke came out found that the power amplifier blew a part and the drive motor jamed damage PCB. This I had no choice but to send it back to Germany I have been sending many e-mails for RA# and calling them up but to no responces. I think he has lots of failure on this machine that he does not responced to customer. Very poor service and pissed off with the backup service. I have friends who shipped the unit back to Germany and had a turn around of 4 months.And it has a 2 year warrenty on it.


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Have you ever had one of those days where everything seemed to go wrong? Well… my day yesterday was NOT one of those days… at least for the vast majority of it.
The day seemed to begin with a bang! Piper started out a bit slow at breakfast, but then developed a rhythm in her swallowing and ended up drinking a good portion of her protein shake. Then came church with great Praise and Worship followed by a great Word shared by the Pastor. In fact, His teaching went right along with what the Lord had been showing me in my private study earlier in the morning. I love when that happens!
Following the service, I decided it was a good day to give the back lawn its first haircut of the season. And even though I was tired, I knew that it would be good for me to get out and enjoy the warm sunny day. (My Mom always encouraged us kids to get out and get some fresh air and exercise when we were feeling lazy – and I've always followed that advice!)
So out came the riding mower and away I went with Fiver chasing me around the yard the whole time! There's nothing better than being able to look back at a nice evenly trimmed yard to give me great satisfaction. But I noticed a few places that I couldn't quite get to with the riding mower. Then came the dilemma…
Should I take out the string trimmer and even out the edges or should I wait until tomorrow? Well… I was feeling pretty good at that moment so I decided to go for it and gas up the trimmer and let 'er rip! Then after using the blower around the patio area and deck, the yard really looked nice! So with great satisfaction we went back inside, had lunch and enjoyed the rest of the day!
Everything was going well until after dinner when I was relaxing on the couch and my tummy began to let me know that I had done a little too much during the day. Yikes! Ever heard of Montezuma's Revenge! Let's just say getting Piper and I to bed took a little bit longer than normal! But you know? All was not lost, for as I finally laid down on the bed with rumblings being heard from deep inside of me, I remembered the Word that the Father had shown me at the start of the day from John 6:63. The King James Version tells of Jesus telling His disciples that: "It is the spirit that quickeneth; (for) the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you are spirit and they are life."
The Message Bible accents His thought saying: "Every word I've spoken to you is a Spirit-word, and so it is life-making." As I recalled those two versions of the Scripture, I began to think of how God's Word isn't just a good word in due season, or words to take comfort by, but they are actually a force that re-vitalizes our physical bodies when we take it into our hearts. In the Greek, to "quicken" means to "re-vitalize, to arouse and invigorate, and to give increase of life: thus of physical life." (Strong's and Thayer's)
So as I relaxed in bed, I began to speak His Word of life over my body and I began to sense the difference within just a few moments! My stomach quieted down, the uncomfortable feelings abated and I suddenly felt His peace come upon me! Jesus said that it is the Spirit that re-vitalizes us and that His Word is both Spirit and life to us! WOW!
Isn't God good! It's like I always told our kids: "This stuff really works!" So give it a shot this week. When you're physically tired or not feeling so hot, pick up His Word and begin to read it aloud and let His Spirit and Life fill and consume you. And I bet that before you know it you'll discover that you are feeling a whole lot better and maybe even a bit energized!
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BREAKING NEWS! There has been movement of Senator Chamber's Bill! It has come out of the Resource Committee with a 6 to 2 vote! We will keep you posted as soon as we have more information about the next step. Thanks always to Tom Mangelsen, for not only his images, but also the love of wildlife that led he and Cara Blessley Lowe to found The Cougar Fund.
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Dear fellow bloggers,
Thks for dropping by my blog frm time to time. Really appreciate your time.
I just found out that one of my few recipes submitted for the Maggi Mee My Way contest has been selected as one of the top 30 amonng the 300 + entries.
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Amber Rose has revealed the cover of her upcoming book How To Be A Bad B***.
And perhaps not surprisingly the racy mother of one appears naked on the front – channelling Greek goddess Artemis with a cross bow.
The book, which is out on October 27, is an "edgy yet accessible "bad b****h" guide to life, love, and success".
It will be full of personal anecdotes, which we personally can't wait for – hopefully there'll be a big ol' Kanye section.
We have a feeling she may retaliate against the rapper, who has been less then favourable towards her.
He previously declared he had "30 showers" before sleeping with his now-wife Kim after he finished dating Amber.
He's also said: "If Kim had dated me when I first wanted to be with her, there wouldn't be an Amber Rose."
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Whotopia's friend Will Brooks is planning to release a special publication dedicated to The Sarah Jane Adventures. If you'd be interested in a hardcopy, please email him at willbrooks1980[@]yahoo.co.uk. The more interest he gets for orders, the better, and perhaps the cost to purchase will go down.
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I'm pleased to announce The Sarah Jane Files, a fanzine I've been working on for the past few months.
It's very much in the style of the Brilliant Book, with a guide to every episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures, interviews with the show's writers an crew, fun features about the characters and the show, some brand new exclusive fiction, a comic strip by Paul Hanley and Shawn Van Briesen, and more!
We're looking to launch this one-off fanzine at the end of the year, as both a digital version and, hopefully, a limited print-run, too. Any proceeds made from the print-run will be donated to Cancer Research UK, in memory of Elisabeth Sladen, Nick Courtney, Caroline John, Mary Tamm and many others touched by cancer.
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The inauguration program of 1st Training Workshop under The Euro-Bang Fashion Project, was held in November 15, 2014 at Diva Banquet of Hotel Orchard Suits at Banani, Dhaka. The Ambassador of EU & The Head of Delegation to Bangladesh H.E. Mr. Pierre Mayaudon was present at the inauguration program as The Chief Guest 1st Vice President of BKMEA Mr. A.H. Aslam Sunny presided the Program. Besides, Mr. Mathiys Crietee, Deputy General Secretary of IAF, Mr. Vassilis Masselos, former President of IAF, Mr. Nikos Karkallas, member of Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Miltiadis Gkouzouris, member of Hellenic Clothing Industry Association also attended the program as special guests. The 2nd Vice President of BKMEA Mr. Mansoor Ahmed, Vice President (Finance) of BKMEA Mr. G.M. Faruque and many High Officials from of various Ministries, NGO representatives, SME Entrepreneurs, Representatives from Business Intermediary Organization (BIOs) from Representatives from different electric and print media were present the inaugural ceremony.
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Record Store Day is fast approaching. Since there is obviously nothing else going on on April 20th, you have no excuse not to head down to our city's very own wonderful record store, The Record Exchange. Of course, there will be all sorts of record store day exclusives, but it's also a great time for you to repent for all of the music you've downloaded in the last five years.
Did we mention that the first proper FOOD TRUCK RALLY of the year will be going down across from the RX from 4-8pm as well? The best food trucks in town will be slinging grub straight from the truck. As per usual, The C.O.T. will be selling original merchandise inspired by the City of Trees. Check out our online shop to see what will be available. A special surprise for all you dudes who hate sleeves. Hope to see you out there.


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Saturday, 23 May 2015
Gallery Gallery: The Weird And Wonderful Eurovision
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Why penises SMILE during sex and 5 more weird facts you never knew about them
Most of you probably think you know your penis quite well enough, but there are six super facts about the old chap that we bet you've never heard - and they're pretty special.BEWARE MAY CONTAIN SEXUAL CONTENT OR ITEMS WHICH MY UPSET OR OFFEND-READ MORE-http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/penises-smile-during-sex-5-5697131
Saturday, 9 May 2015
Weird Science is 30: 15 weirdly great things about the '80s classic
Weird Science is 30 years old.
It's the movie that answered every pubescent boy's question: can I create my dream woman in my own bedroom?
Weird Science, released in 1985, may not be the best film directed by John Hughes, who gave us The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains & Automobiles, but it has retained its cult status through its mix of teenage fantasy, gross comedy and Kelly LeBrock's far-too-tiny white T-shirt.
Here are the things that make it so weirdly great.
1. The premise
Tired of being overlooked by girls and bullied by their peers, teenage friends Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) decide to bring a girl to them. They obviously never saw what Tom Cruise did in Risky Business.
Instead of calling a prostitute, the boys make their own woman, using little more than a computer, a doll and some electricity.READ MORE-http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/09/weird-science-is-30-heres-15-weirdly-great-things-about-the-80s-classic-5182207/
Sunday, 3 May 2015
Manchester police's weird call... to a goose on the loose outside the Bridgewater Hall
Police have had an usual start to the bank holiday weekend after reports of a goose on the loose. The @GMPCityCentre account told of the bizarre tales this morning, with Inspector Phil Spurgeon letting followers know about the unusual cases - involving a goose and a lunchtime mix-up. He tweeted: "Call 10am today to Bridgewater Hall about 'goose on the loose.' We sent our finest..." The tweet was accompanied by a picture of three rubber ducks in police uniform.
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Florida Highway Patrol says the repairs to the Daniels Parkway overpass at I-75 may take weeks to repair after Tuesday's accident.
The overpass was struck by a semi-truck on Tuesday afternoon as the truck passed underneath. A hydraulic arm on the backhoe, which was sitting on the trailer, hit the top part of the underpass.
A contractor wrapped up a preliminary engineering assessment on Wednesday afternoon and is finalizing a plan to fix the damage.
Multiple beams have been damaged on the northbound and southbound underpass bridges of I-75. They say it is safe for traffic to drive of, but lanes in the areas where the damage is located must be closed for repairs.
On I-75, one southbound lane is open at the overpass and two lanes northbound are open.
Due to debris falling from the underpass, just one lane is open on Daniels Parkway eastbound. The ramp to get onto I-75 northbound from Daniel's eastbound will also be closed.
Lane shifts will occur throughout the repairs.
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Sunday, October 15, 2006
Dog Joy. Have you noticed that dogs have a certain innocence and loyalty that you just can't find in the human world? They will take whatever you have to give them at the moment - a scrap from the table or an ear scratch, or even a reprimand, because it means you are paying some kind of attention. They will sit at your feet for hours while you work - completely content to be in your company. Good friends, these dogs of mine, but I'm not typically an animal person. I am more than a little self absorbed, and usually the only people that can supplant my own needs are my husband, my kids and my grandkids - not necessarily in that order. There are downsides to dog ownership however. For instance when I am eating, they both sit at my feet and watch every damn bite that goes into my mouth. If I should drop a crumb, they both scramble to retrieve it like a school of piranha after an unsuspecting frog. And, when I accidentally drop my hand to the seat of my chair while at the computer, one of them is there to lick it! I am a certifiable germophobe and dog slime does not make me happy, especially on my hands. I completely understand Lucy in the Peanuts comic strip when she screams "Get hot water! Get some disinfectant! Get some iodine!" And on the subject of icky, I really hate having to go outside with them and wait for each of them to finally decide to poop! Not only do I have to stand there and witness the poop coming out of them - something I would never choose to do - but I have to bend down and scoop it up in a plastic bag and carry it all the way home to dispose of in my handy dandy Diaper Genie in the garage. I don't like smells, and I don't like disgusting sights like that, and YUCK! There I am picking up dog poop! And why do they have to poop so damned much? It is a good thing they are so cute. Their little perky schnauzer ears and spunky little bodies almost make up for the downside, especially when I am sad and they know it, and they just come and sit beside me just to let me know they care. AWWWW! Maybe I am a dog person after all.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Today is Jon's birthday. It has been 5 months since we found each other, and the time has gone very quickly. I was so excited all day yesterday to know for the first time since he has been born, I get to be at his birthday party. Every other year, his birthday has been a day of quiet reflection for me, when I spent the time wondering where he might be, and constructing scenarios in my mind about what he might be doing, where he might be, what he might look like, and all the time the nagging doubt in my mind that he might not be alright at all, because at the time of his birth, I was overcome with anxiety about his well-being. Now I know...that he is a wonderful guy, talented, witty, intellegent, good looking and most of all kind and caring. He is everything I could have ever dreamed he was, and more. And Nadija and Brook are all a part of this wonderful new chapter in our lives. It is all good, and more than adequate compensation for all the years of sadness that used to surround his birthday. October is once again a month of possibility for me. It used to be that way when I was a child. October was always an exciting time, since my birthday and my two sisters' birthdays fall in October and fall - the best season of the year was in full swing. When Jon was born and I had to give him up for adoption, October became a bitter sweet month for me. Now, it is once again a month of pure joy and unending possibility.
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Keeping the workers your company needs
Employers who lose employees today will miss them when the labor market tightens 12 to 18 months from now, says John Greer, chairman-elect of the board of the International Association for Human Resource Information Management in Burlington, Mass.
The association offers solutions that support human capital management, according to its Web site at www.ihrim.org.
"When the economy turns around, you are not going to be able to get back the employees you lose now," Greer says. "It is one of the reasons why you can't put a dollar figure on employee retention."
Greer and Julie Stich, senior information and research specialist for the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, www.ifebp.org, say the best way to retain employees is to keep them engaged with the company.
"There are a number of ways to accomplish this. For starters, let workers follow their interests, and help them to develop their skills. Also, consider allowing employees to work in different areas of the organization. This will help to keep them challenged," says Stich, whose organization is based in Brookfield, Wis., and is a source for employee benefit, compensation, and financial literacy education and information.
Training is another component to employee engagement, experts say. Stich suggests in-house mentoring programs for key employees and those showing high potential. Such programs go a long way in terms of career development for these people without a direct cost to the company.
"If employees see that you are willing to make a commitment to their development, they are going to know that the company cares about them and is committed to their growth," says Greer, who adds that employers can also promote employee engagement via "on-boarding."
"On-boarding is a process in which the employer introduces employees to the culture of the organization and continues (enlistment practices). In other words, recruiting should not stop when a person is hired. Recruiting needs to continue throughout one's employment with the organization," says Greer, who also suggests involving employees in corporate decision-making to keep them interested and invested in the company.
Another key is quality supervision, Greer says. Supervisors should be aware of the goals and aspirations of their employees and show appropriate interest.
"Research shows that employees do not leave companies. They leave their managers," he says.
Beyond such engagement strategies, Stich suggests employers review their companies' benefit packages, ensuring they are competitive, even in a down economy.
"You do not want to have someone jumping ship to someplace that pays a lot more," Stitch says.
Employers, she says, should consider flexible schedules and telecommuting opportunities for workers. Such benefits particularly appeal to generation X employees, she says.
The final component to employee retention is making the workplace as pleasant and stress-free as possible. Employees tend to appreciate light-hearted working environments that encourage a bit of fun, Stich says.
"Bringing in pizza for lunch every once in a while, handing out gift cards, or throwing a holiday party can go a long way; you do not have to do anything too elaborate or expensive," she says.
Although companies may have to invest some time and money in employee retention, experts say the alternative is to absorb the expense that comes with losing and replacing workers. Stich says it can cost up to two times an employee's annual salary to replace a single worker.
"There are a lot of direct and indirect costs that come with losing and replacing a well-trained, experienced employee, in particular. When a company loses a high-performing employee, the employer feels the loss in productivity and morale," says Stich, who attributes turnover costs to advertising on job-search sites, background checks, new-hire testing, interviewing, applicant screenings, orientation and training materials.
"You also have to consider the cost of the exit interview, severance pay, temporary help, and the overtime pay that will go to the employees who are taking on the extra workload prior to the new employee being hired," she says.
Greer says employers who are aware of the value of employee retention will experience some turnover despite due diligence. The best way to handle it, he says, is to keep the relationship with the employee alive after departure.
"If you lose a good person, he may want to come back to you eventually if you keep in touch. If he does, he will come back with more skills and more knowledge than he had when he left," he says. "So, employee turnover does not necessarily have to be a bad thing. It all goes back to the never-stop-recruiting rule."


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Regional debate over Agenda 21 intensifies
According to Wikipedia, Agenda 21 is an action plan of the United Nations (UN) related to sustainable development. It is a comprehensive blueprint of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the UN, governments, and major groups in every area in which humans directly affect the environment.
posted 02.01.2012Fulcrum Concepts project to create 31 new jobs
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced this week that Fulcrum Concepts LLC, a veteran-owned small business that provides full spectrum integrated solutions to customers with unique tactical requirements, will invest $4.6 million to establish an operation in King and Queen County at the Middle Peninsula Regional Airport.
posted 02.01.2012Water View man injured in crash
Marshall Bagby of Water View, who was not wearing his seat belt, was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday evening, said Virginia State Trooper S.T. Smith. Bagby, 50, was flown by helicopter to the Medical Center of Virginia in Richmond and remained in the trauma unit as of Monday, said Trooper Smith.
posted 02.01.2012Three arrested in K&Q in connection with break-ins
Since November of 2011, King and Queen County has seen a rash of breaking and entering into homes throughout the county. There have been 11 confirmed break-ins in the areas of Plainview, Shacklefords, St. Stephens Church, Walkerton and Indian Neck.
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"As economic growth and opportunity continues in Buffalo, it's important that all residents and business owners benefit from the city's rising prosperity," said Mayor Brown. "I thank my alma mater, Buffalo State College, for signing the Buffalo Opportunity Pledge, a reflection of its continued commitment to helping us build a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity in Buffalo."
During a recent address to the campus community, President Conway-Turner highlighted Buffalo State's commitment to diversity and how it will shape the college's strategic planning process. "We are diverse, and it is one of our strengths. We represent the domestic diversity of our state and country, and the international diversity of the world. This diversity allows us to have nuanced discussions in class and to ask questions that homogeneous campuses cannot fully consider."
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A physical therapy aide (PTA) is a great career option for many people. Typically a PTA provides therapy through:
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During a typical day on the job, a physical therapy aide will keep the treatment rooms clean and organized, prepared for a patient's individual therapy, help patients get to and from the treatment area, and assist with other tasks pertaining to crucial patient care. It's a job that comes with a lot of responsibility and helps prepare patients for quality physical therapy care.
Becoming a physical therapist aide takes a few years of either education or training. Most U.S. states require physical therapy assistants to acquire an associate's degree from an accredited physical therapist program. Most states allow aides to only receive on the job training, and typically aides don't obtain formal education.
Physical Therapy Assistant & Aid Programs
Programs vary depending on where they are and the type of training they're providing you. A typical assistantship program is divided into two different kinds of education: coursework and clinical experience. Coursework is the more educational side that focuses on equipping students with the knowledge needed to move into the experiential side of the program. Clinical experience is where aides get hands-on work with physical therapists before moving into work on their own. These two facets make up two sides of the same coin, so it's important to have a thorough understanding of both.
Core academic coursework in PTA programs will most likely include the following
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Clinical experiences happen in the second year of your PTA program. Typically clinical experiences require students to test their knowledge of physical therapy by working with an actual physical therapist in a doctor's office or hospital. This will increase your breadth of knowledge through hands-on experience and work.
Clinical work will vary depending on the type of clinical setting you're in. Most of the core work will remain the same though and typically, the clinical work you work to receive certifications in include:
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Formal education can be continued in order to also be qualified in administration, management, and education of physical therapy centers and it's a good way to build up a career. As an aide you can also receive on the job training, which may last a few weeks to a couple months.
Physical Therapy Aide Licensure
Most states require physical therapy assistants to be licensed, but not all states require physical therapy aides to be licenses. Licensure is usually provided upon graduation from an accredited physical therapy assistantship program. A graduate then needs to pass the National Physical Therapy Exam. Additionally many states have their own state-administered exams that graduates must pass. You can check with your state licensing requirements to know what your state requires.
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All the factors are in place for the physical therapy aide field to accelerate in growth over the coming years. If you haven't already started the fairly short educational path to becoming one, now is a fantastic time to get started. As the infrastructure is made stronger for the field, job openings will expand, and it will be a great field to get involved in. Since the entire healthcare field will experience rapid growth over the next generation, it only makes sense that physical therapy will. Being an aide will continue to be one of the most accessible areas within healthcare.
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This one is for all the dog lovers out there…including me. It was my Golden Retrievers second birthday. We thought we would do something different for her. Living in Florida and only being about 20 minutes away from the Gulf of Mexico, we thought that we would take her to the dog beach. Yes, dog beach, not dog park. Just as the name implies, there is a section of beach that is reserved just for our furry friends.
Emme, having never seen a body of water this size before was a little hesitant about leaving our sides. After she saw some of the other dogs playing fetch in the salty suds, she was a little more loose about exploring.
We played fetch for awhile but, she never really took to the water. I thought this was kind of strange being a Golden I thought she would jump right in. I guess you can't rush these things. I knew if nothing else, this was going to make a great photo op so I took my camera. I'm glad I did as the sunset was so beautiful and the late afternoon gold light lit the side of Emme, this really showed off her color. I wanted to get some "action" shots on the beach as this is one of those situations that you can't just get anywhere in the world.
How I photographed this…
First, this was all available light. I knew I wanted a fast shutter speed to stop the action. Lucky enough, there was still enough light left for me to get a 1/1000 of a second speed at f/5.6 at ISO 800. I don't like shooting at such high ISO's however, I would rather get a shot than no shot. I also had the camera set to continuous at 10 frames a second. How to get a dog to run? Easy, treats. My wife and I divided the treat bag between us then walked in opposite directions. My wife and I were probably 50 feet apart. Emme now knows that we BOTH have treats. My wife called her over first and gave her a few. I got the camera ready and I called her over. During her run over, I grabbed as many shots as the camera would fire off. I gave her a couple of treats and my wife called her over again. We did this three or four times. By the end of the day, I had gotten the photograph that I wanted and Emme's tummy was full. Everyone was happy.
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I could barely stand getting to the clinic in Avon. They pricked my finger and ran my blood through the machine. My counts barely registered. I am very neutropenic, meaning no immune system. My white blood cells are 0.1 and the machine couldn't even calibrate the breakdown of types of cells within that. My absolute neutrophil count was unreadable.
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I'm wiped out for sure. But I signed up for this. I knew it was going to be hard. I guess it's hard to imagine how hard it would get and it's hard to remember that I've been this low before and I have come out of it. My doctors told me before we started that it was very likely I'd be back in the hospital after not too long receiving blood products and rebuilding while being monitored. No one sugar coated this for me, I just hoped I was going to slide through a little easier.


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The Symphonie espagnole is especially engrossing, not only because it doesn't get recorded nearly as often as it should but because Mr Zhang plays it so enthusiastically. Despite its title, the so-called "symphonie" is actually a concerto for violin, and as such it amply displays the violinist's prowess with his instrument. Zhang is quite brilliant…The performance is full of energy and verve, directly and simply communicated.
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Women International Master (WIM) BoikhutsoMudongo, Onkemetse Francis, Tshepiso Lopang and Ndachipiwa Kgomotso are currently dominating the ladies' section at the on-going Zone 4.3 Chess tournament in Livingstone, Zambia. According to Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) Public Relations Officer Kutlwano Tatolo, the four ladies representing the country at the championships are performing exceptionally well.
Mudongo is leading the pack with two points together with Francis and Lopang. Kgomotso has managed to secure only one point so far. On the other hand, national open section champion Fide Master (FM) Barileng Gaealafshwe and his partner Puso Mabetu have managed to accumulate 1.5 points each in all their three games and still have about 7 more rounds to go.
The tournament has attracted participants from all over Southern Africa with countries such as Zambia, South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe. It began on 9th of June and will end on the 18th 2017.
The team is being managed by the newly-elected tournament and Ratings Director Lesego Selemogwe and under the close watch of Ivon Makabe as team coach.
Tatolo said the aim is to get players such as Mabetu and Kgomotso to acquire titles and also ensure that the country's top players are given an opportunity to compete with other highly ranked players from other countries and consequently improve their performances. She explained that based on the current performance of the players, BCF is certain that team Botswana will bring home a few medals from the highly-competitive tournament.


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Davos is one of the biggest ski resorts in Switzerland and the highest city in Europe, at an altitude of around 1600 meters. Berghotel Schatzalp is a historical building opened back in 1900. What started out as a unique treatment facility for rich tuberculosis patients, was converted into a luxury sanatorium in the 1950's. To reach Schatzalp you take a… Continue reading "Touching the Sky at Hotel Schatzalp in Davos, Switzerland"


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What was Scrooge's behaviour towards his nephew in "A Christmas Carol"?
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I think what is important to remember about the way Scrooge acts toward his nephew is that in the beginning of the story, he is in his own world, not realizing necessarily how harshly he comes across to other people, including family members. Because of this, he acts unkindly toward his nephew.
Throughout A Christmas Carol, however, Scrooge is visited by a series of spirits: Christmases past, present and future. These spirits show him how his actions have affected him and the people around him, and how they will continue to affect those people. What particularly pains Scrooge and prompts a turn around is when he sees his nephew in Christmases present and future not speaking kindly of him with his friends, and not remembering him fondly in the future. He decides at this point that he wants his family to remember him fondly, and this includes acting much more kindly toward his nephew.
At the outset of the story, Scrooge exhibits a less-than-caring attitude toward his nephew. The nephew wants him to come to Christmas dinner, and extends his hospitality to Scrooge. However, his uncle rejects the invite on the premise that Christmas and all related activities are "humbug."
As the story progresses, Scrooge undergoes a change of heart toward Christmas in general, and toward his nephew. By story's end, he makes the decision to join his nephew's family for Christmas dinner, in dire contrast to his previous thoughts about the holidays.