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Muscle Mustangs & Fast FordsProject Vehicles
2013 Ford Focus Project - Stone Cold ST
We've built the Fridge (our '99 Lightning) and Ice box (our '01 GT), now we're going to play with our white Focus ST, dubbed The Ice Cube.
If there's one trend that's easily recognizable, it's that fans of MM&FF love V8 power. The V8 has been the leading performance engine for the Mustang since the beginning, and for most other performance Fords over the years—but as we know—the times, they are-a-changin'.
The Coyote V8 isn't going anywhere, but Ford has made a serious investment into the Ecoboost lineup and the performance is impressive. In it's four-banger trim, the Ecoboost produces 252 horsepower (in the Focus ST) and the six-cylinder produces 356 hp in the SHO, Flex, Explorer and the F-150. We're expecting over 300 hp from the Ecoboost I-4 that will land in many 2015 Mustangs and we know enthusiasts will push output way up. It will be interesting to see if four-cylinder Mustangs can smoke some older V8s.
Being that we are Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords, we decided to take a look at the Focus ST. Haters can flip the page, there's plenty of great V8-based stories in this issue. But if you want to learn how to out-run the gaggle of hot hatches and unrespecting Camaro and Challenger owners (and some Stang owners, too) read on.
Our tech Q&A guru "Yo" Ken Miele needed a new cruiser to handle his 120-mile daily commute, so he was after respectable mpg and decent power, all wrapped in a fun package. So Ken stepped up to a Focus ST with the ST2 package.
Amazingly, he nearly cracked into the 13s in bone stock trim and with only two mods he ran a series of traction-limited mid-13-second passes. He stated that with just a few more basic mods and traction he could have a 12-second Focus. Naturally, well be shooting for that.
For his mods, Yo Ken turned to Torrie McPhial of Unleashed Tuning in St. Augustine, Florida. McPhail has his own ST and has spent countless hours working with the SCT crew on the best solutions for Ecoboost upgrades. "The down pipe is simple," stated McPhail, "because the factory pipe is so restrictive." The result is an easy-to-install piece, that while non-emission compliant, can add loads of power.
"Obviously taking the cat out of the equation increases flow, but biggest thing that we had to accomplish is to actually get wide open throttle when your foot initially goes to the floor—with the factory tune. And that's one of the areas that we can make large gains in bottom-end and middle-range torque. This, and we increase boost throughout the whole rpm range, plus we add spark advance," he added.
One difference between the Ecoboost engines and the Coyote and other recent V8 stuff is that the Ecoboost is run with a Speed Density system. "Well, one of the things is nice is that it has a wide-band," explained McPhail, "so you can dictate what [a/f ratio] want and it will follow along, as long as you stay within the range of the fuel system. With SD, it just pays attention to the map sensors and multiple pressure sensors for fueling instead of a mass air meter."
And while the ST doesn't have the bark of a V8, it certainly has the bite. You can't deny the performance is impressive, read on and you'll see. Back in the day, stock 5.0 Mustangs struggled ran low 14s with a pretty good driver, and they'd go 12s if you had bolt-ons including slicks.
The 2014 GT is capable of high 12s stock (low 12s with traction) so I don't think you'll be blowing off any new V8 Mustangs with your ST, but if you want to get the most from your new Focus, read along as Ken explains how he ran 14.08 stock and 13.45 at 105 mph with just two mods.
Ken's Track Attack (In Ken's Words)
As many of you know, the Focus ST is very tricky to launch, as are most front-wheel drive cars, and a good launch can make or break your run.
Ridding the clutch works, but I don't like to use that technique. I think that might have made my runs quicker, but I didn't want to chance wearing the clutch prematurely.
Anyway, it was a warm 85 degrees on my baseline track day. One the first run it went 14.90 at 97 with Traction Control "off," but that resulted in lots of tire spin through First and Second gear.
I shifted at 6,000 First to Second, and 5,700 for the rest. The ST likes 5,600-rpm shifts—anything over that causes the engine to fall of. Even stock, the ST makes lots of low-end torque, 270 lbs at 2,500 rpm along with 252 hp at 5,500.
If there is a downfall, it's torque steer in First gear. The sweet spot to shift is 5,600 rpm, and that was my goal on the next pass. The second run with TC on was a little better, but I still over revved First. The rest of the shifts were right on. I still left to high and it spun hard. I had a little head wind, which explains the slower mph. But it improved to a 14.40 at 96.
The last run was great. I lowered the tire pressure from 38 to 26 psi, and with the TC on I left around 2,500 rpm and applied throttle smoothly. There was very little tire spin on launch, but a good amount on the gear change.
I hit the shift points right at 5,600 rpm and despite the fact that I never cooled the car down, and the only change was tire pressure, it ran an amazing 14.08 at 100 mph! Sticky tires would make this a 13.80 car for sure.
Next came round one of our performance mods consisting of a SCT Livewire tuner with a tune from Unleashed Performance ($599) and a downpipe ($285) also from Unleashed. What we got was a massive improvement in performance, down to a stout 13.45 at 105. McPhail stated that in his testing, he has seen 265 rwhp and 360 torque (stock is 240/280 respectively).
To be fair, the weather during the second round of testing (all runs were made at Atco Raceway, Atco, New Jersey) was cooler by about 20 degrees, but the traction was not nearly as good, obviously because of the cold.
My first run with the mods was bad—I went a 13.79 and the 60-foot time was 2.27. It broke the tires loose all through Second gear!
The hero run of 13.45 at 105 mph run was a little better, but drag radials would bring 12s. I left with the Launch Control set to 2,500 and TC on, but I was only at half throttle. I feathered it to get some traction and made the 1-2 gear change.
The tires broke loose, but not as bad as the run before. I shifted at 6,000 and went through the traps at 6,000. I was happy and knew I was not going to get a better run, the other cars running slicks were spinning so I figured I was done for the night.
Here are a few important notes. I had the TSB for the bang (during the 1-2 shift) done by Ford. With that, the hydraulic clutch line does have more restriction, and gear changes for drag racing are noticeably slower.
The engine likes to be shifted about 6,000 now, but the clutch responded so slowly that it would flare to 7,200 rpm. I even noticed the clutch slipping on the 2-3 gear change.
I powershifted once, and with the extra power it just drove through the clutch. The clutch recovered, but no more power shifts for this clutch. I give it a quick blip off the throttle now. I did not power shift during any of my drag testing.
Currently my mods are, Unleashed Tune and cat-less down pipe (a catted version is available from Unleashed, but we didn't have a chance to test it). I was using Nitto Motivo All-Season Ultra High Performance tires (235/40/18-inch) set at 24 psi. These tires work well on the street and at the track when it was stock and ran 14.08 (2.15 60-foot). I would say the air was about 0.15 better the second time out. So your looking at 0.75 or more drop in e.t. with just two mods. Lastly, the vehicle weight was 3,375 lbs. with me in the car.
If I had a good set of tires and a clutch that responded quicker, I can see high 12s. Who said the ST would not run good with a small turbo? This thing responds well to tuning and is a great platform for all types of racing or serious street fun.


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Oh, wait — there are athletes in Sochi?
At this stage, the biggest problem may be whether news organizations have enough staff on hand to cover the #sochiproblems sideshow. Journalists have been tweeting about their Olympic misfortunes in Sochi, Russia, since arriving Wednesday and haven't stopped. Toxic water, missing floors, and broccoli and peas for breakfast. Then there are reports of natives slaughtering stray dogs, and journalists getting hacked right off the plane.
On the scene, Wall Street Journal reporter Brian Costa shared how, during his first night in Sochi, someone tried to enter his hotel room with a key and succeeded in opening the door. He tried calling the front desk, but the phone didn't work. Afterward, those barking dogs just wouldn't let him sleep.
Satirical Twitter accounts, including @Sochi Problems, have popped up, allowing attendees to share complaints about all things Olympics. The picture tied to the above account is of a winking Putin — though we suspect a disgruntled journalist is behind it. @SochiProblems already has 60,000 followers and counting.
But all those complainers are experiencing a backlash on social media, as well, despite the entertaining nature of their tweets. The Toronto Star took "pampered journalists" to task, with Rosie DiManno accusing them of being "sissies" while regaling readers with tales of booze and rain during the Vancouver games. As for Sochi:
"Most of us arrived here in the middle of the night and with noses out of joint, due to long-haul flights, missed connections, lost baggage…and not a lot to report on before competition begins. So we made ourselves the story, which was at least a switch from hand-wringing over security concerns and WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE."
— Barbara Kollmeyer
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Being Stubborn Makes You Eat Too Much Sugar...
For some reason, I absolutely want a cinnamon bun/brioche for breakfast at Edgar.
This is test number 2 and I am still not happy with it. I did a second variation of the dough and will do a third soon... Maybe I feel 5 again and I want to see that in a cloche and it being so marvelous and yummy and gooooey.
Cinnamon Bun I will conquer you.
10 comments:
- elizabeth said...
i will be a willing test subject.
- October 14, 2010 at 6:24 PM
- Mary said...
I can be a taste-tester too! Or baker, if needed.
- October 14, 2010 at 7:46 PM
- kaitlin said...
are you testing dough or filling or both?? i feel this is crucial to discussing the success of cinnamon buns and other brioches.
just, don't take it too seriously.
- October 14, 2010 at 8:29 PM
- Marysol said...
ladies, next time maybe!!! I am not yet proud of this...
Mary, do you have a go-to recipe? I will try making a brioche/hot cross bun type dough the next time. This was not sweet enough and too dense.
The other one was too dry...
- October 14, 2010 at 8:30 PM
- Marysol said...
kaitlin, can't help it!!! I am obsessive.
I am putting a lot of lemon zest and thinking of you because you remind me of my Bridgehead card and I bought the morning buns and they remind me of lemon and and and...
I think I am tired.
- October 14, 2010 at 8:32 PM
- One of Ottawa's Real Foodies said...
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- October 15, 2010 at 11:10 AM
- One of Ottawa's Real Foodies said...
Here's hoping you find success! I can't wait to try the winningest product.
- October 15, 2010 at 11:11 AM
- foodiePrints said...
I guess we have to get in line to taste tests these sticky buns! LOL :)
Good luck on the recipe development!
- October 15, 2010 at 12:29 PM
- Mary said...
Oh no, I don't have a go-to recipe, cause I'd be as big as a house if I baked them all the time. The weather is making me want to bake, though, so if I come up with anything I'll let you know. Best of luck with it all!
- October 15, 2010 at 9:41 PM
- Victoire said...
oh yes, a cinnamon bun is a MUST! Very hard to find the perfectly gooey type though!
- October 18, 2010 at 1:07 PM


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We are a growing Moving and Hauling company in Hawaii located on the island of oahu. We have been in business since 2002. We do local, commercial and residential moves and provide junk and debris removal services. Since we are family owned and operated we offer very personal service. We get a lot of our business through real estate companies. We provide reliable, fast and affordable service.
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Whew! What a weekend! Since we flew out in the wee hours of Saturday morning until we left Bicol yesterday (again in the wee hours), it was non-stop activities. K writes freelance for the in-flight magazine of our national carrier so we were toured around by the friendly folk of the Department of Tourism there.
Bicol is one of the 16 regions in the Philippines and is on the Southeastern tip of Luzon (Luzon is one of our 3 island groups. Manila, where I live, is also in Luzon. The other 2 island groups are the Visayas, where Boracay and Cebu are, and Mindanao, where Zamboanga is. Just to give you a little orientation…).
First stop – Camarines Sur, one of the 6 provinces in Bicol, to see the Camsur Watersports Complex (located in Pili) and its much-lauded cable park (built by their young and spirited governor, who also happens to be a wakeborader). Wakeboarders from all over have already flocked here to board in what is arguably the best cable park in the world (with the cheapest rates!). If you are a wakeboarder (or water-skier or wakeskater) this is definitely a place to visit. C used to wakeboard but I, regrettably, could not master a water sport (ok fine, any sport) to save my tush. So I just had their laing pizza which was absolutely delicious and made me forget all about my woe at not being a Billabong-babe!
Laing is a typical Bicolano dish make with dried gabi leaves (taro leaves) stewed in coconut milk (another very typical ingredient in Bicolano cuisine), and because it's Bicol – home of the spiciest cuisine in our country – a bunch of chilies. The laing pizza is loaded with laing, then sprinkled with Bicol Express (another regional dish…more about this later), and topped with mozzarella cheese. This may sound beyond bizarre to some of you but it was GOOD. Just think of it as a, um, spicy spinach pizza.
After the laid-back, "life's-a-beach", vibe at the cable park, we headed to Naga City proper to witness the grand fluvial procession of the Peñafrancia Festival. No two activities could be more different. When we reached Naga things were already reaching a fever pitch. Devotees were flocking to the Naga Cathedral, and to every open space by the river, to watch Our Lady of Peñafrancia pass by en route to the Basilica Minore. Referred to by Bicolanos as Ina (mother), they come from all over (even out of the country!) to see her. A legion of long boats line up on the river to pull her barge. We were able to get a prime spot on a third floor balcony to watch. We stood there for 3 solid hours waiting, not daring to move lest we lose our precious vantage point. The soles of my feet were crying out in protest but still I held fast. The people below us by river had been standing there for much, much longer. Finally, we heard a series of kwitis (some kind of firework) sound off, signaling her arrival on the pagoda that would take her down the river towards us. The excitement in the crowds was palpable as we craned our necks to see, even though we all knew she was still too far away. At last the barge that carried her came into view, filled to the brim with people and devoted followers hanging off the sides. Everywhere you could see, people were enthusiastically waving white handkerchiefs and shouting "Viva la Virgen!". Suddenly the soreness left my feet and the tiredness left my body. And to be totally honest, I felt the prickle of tears behind my eyes. It is one thing to have faith, and it is quite another to see it physically manifested in such magnitude, sweeping you up in a wave of emotion you have neither the wisdom nor experience to understand. To say I was moved would be an understatement.
Tired yet exhilarated, we made it back to our hotel (charmingly called Pepperland – we were in the region of chili peppers after all) at the end of the day, where the luxury of a hot shower, and an even hotter dinner, awaited us. We decided to have laing and Bicol Express – two dishes which seem to embody Bicolano cuisine. Laing I have already mentioned above. Bicol Express is a dish of pork and chilis (lots of them) stewed in coconut milk. What gives Bicol Express its distinct flavor (aside from the chilis) is balao, a shrimp fry mix similar to bagoong but with slightly bigger fry and less salty. Now, there is much debate over the origins of the dish and its name, but I will not get into that here. Suffice to say that we loved it and had it with every meal (except breakfast) and never grew tired of it. Personally, it would be very hard for me not to love Bicol Express as I already love its basic components – pork, chili, and coconut milk. Again, chili and coconut milk (coconut being a huge industry in the region) make their presence felt throughout Bicolano cuisine…and I am only too happy to partake.


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Maserati will unveil the latest version of its fastest, lightest, and most powerful model in Geneva next week. Sold as the down-tuned GranTurismo MC in the U.S., the GranTurismo MC Stradale is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 that formerly produced 450 horsepower but will now pump out 460 horses. The transmission, though, will remain the same: a six-speed automatic.
The hot Italian coupe is capable of a 0-62 mph run in 4.6 seconds and new a top speed of 188 mph.
Formerly just a two-seater, the 2013 GranTurismo MC Stradale will now be offered a in a 2+2 setup, reports MotorAuthority. Though a bit heavier, the 2+2 changeover will likely make the sports car much more appealing to buyers, offering up a touch more versatility over previous models.
It doesn't appear that Italian automaker has updated the looks much. But can you really blame Maserati's designers? They certainly got it right the first time. Slight modifications for 2013 include a new carbon fiber hood complete with venting and some new 20-inch forged alloy wheels. Behind the striking new set of rims is an upgraded set of carbon ceramic Brembo brakes at all four corners.
Although we have yet to experience the GranTurismo MC Stradale in the U.S., we still love its de-tuned GranTurismo MC brother. Perhaps Maserati will screw its head on straight one of these days and offer the new Stradale Stateside. For now, however, we'll just continue to wait patiently.


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By Kaitlyn Naples
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Last Wednesday, ESPN opened its doors to members of the media from around the country with a full day of discussions and tours of the campus, in particular, the network's new digital center.
The digital center is nearly 200,000 square feet and is the 19th building in the Bristol campus, which is expected to open next spring.
A panel of ESPN officials and SportsCenter talent invited media members to a panel discussion that was held on the second floor of the soon-to-be Digital Center 2, which at this point is only walls, floors, and windows. However, officials said the new center is expected to have four studios, six control rooms, and 25 edit studios that will all enhance SportsCenter's quality and communication to the public.
"I've been here a long time, and we've never done anything like this," said Mark Gross, ESPN's senior vice president and SportsCenter's executive producer.
The new digital center will be the hub for SportsCenter and will allow for each show to look different, and allow for the anchors to interact with the data and scores being shown in split screen graphics, instead of full-screen that it only has access to now.
"There will be a lot of features in the facility, and better sets, to (allow the anchors) to tell the story better," said Chuck Pagano, who is ESPN's executive vice president of Technology and chief Technology officer.
Pagano said there will be 13 cameras in the new center, which is going to be what he calls "future proofed" as it is going to be able to adapt easily to the changes in technology.
In 2011, ESPN was chosen to be one of the "First Five," an economic development incentive that Governor Dannel Malloy launched that year. Under the program, the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), has the ability to award financial assistance to the first five companies that pledge to add at least 200 full-time jobs in Connecticut within the next two years. In this program, ESPN was expected to receive a $17.5 million loan from the DECD for construction of the new facility.
This new facility "will revolutionize the way we anchor a show," Michael Shiffman, senior coordinating producer at ESPN, said, adding that the new studio will enhance storytelling, especially because rehearsals with graphics will be able to take place since there is more than one studio.
For mobile app users, Senior Vice President of Editorial, Print and Digital Media at ESPN Rob King said the ScoreCenter application will be transformed into a SportsCenter application.
Lindsay Czarniak, a SportsCenter anchor, said she is looking forward to the new studio because it will be "more conversational" with the viewers.
Anchors will be able to physically point out what they are talking about, and Czarniak said the new studios will "enhance the tools we already have to work with as anchors."
Gross said Sports-Center is primarily focused on the content it brings its viewers, and the new digital center will not only enhance the content, but also the impact ESPN has on the community in Bristol, and worldwide.
"Fans have a tremendous attachment to this place," Gross added.
Comments? Email knaples@BristolObserver. com.
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Wu-Tang Strikes Back: Wu-Tang Latino and Honda join forces
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NEW YORK, Oct.16 Rayroq Acosta (Pres. of Wu Latino) does it again.
Wu-Tang Latino's first artists, Los Yo Yais, will be shooting their first music video for the leading single 'Mamita Ven" on Oct. 22 (Saturday) in New York, NY. The video, which is said to be a 'mini-movie" will be supported by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. This is the first time an Automotive company has partnered with any Latin label to create a music video.
History will be made as Honda will feature the all-new 2006 Honda Civic.
'Mamita Ven" will be a mini-movie/music video that will feature Wu-Tang Latino President Ray Acosta as a debonair mafia boss who calls on two of his street soldiers (Los Yoyais' Shown Black & NP Killa) to take his two nieces on an all day excursion around New York City. After a fun filled day the girls decide they aren't ready to return home and they sneak off with Shown Black and NP Killa for an evening of excitement, an act that doesn't sit to well with their uncle. 'We are going to make history" stated Ray Acosta. ''Los Yo Yais are an incredible talent who are bringing a refreshing, soulful ingredient to reggaeton. Honda recognizes that and they understand our legacy as Wu-Tang and have decided to join us in making this video. In turn they will be able to
showcase their new line of vehicles to an important and growing demographic.
With Honda backing this project it will allow us to create a mini-movie and
take reggaeton music videos to whole new level. We are happy to be pioneering this movement and hopefully this will open up doors for corporate sponsorships of urban-Latin-based music."
The video will also feature a guest appearance from The RZA as well as other Wu-Tang artist. Mamita Ven will be produced by Pure Productions, LLC and directed by Edwin Decena who has collaborated with Ray Acosta on past projects. 'I believe that Los Yo Yais are truly gifted artists with a flair of creating innovative music and commercially appealing lyrics. An attempted video adaptation of the song should be a healthy alternative to reggaeton, while bringing Wu-Tang Latino to the forefront of the reggaeton movement. The music video will also feature Honda's new line of Civics that will be on display at the SEMA Car Show in Las Vegas, NV on November 1st.
The shooting for the music video is set to begin on October 22, 2005 in New York City.
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We are a Marketing company Launching a new Silver product to the market. We are looking for a logo that will work on the Product Label and Website. We recently had to change the name from Sol Biotics to Silver X if you want to see the current logo you can check out http://www.solbiotics.com.
This is a product with uses for everyone but baby boomers are probably the target.
We like the colors of the Sol Biotics logo attached but want to be able to change the color if needed. We want a vector and we also want to know the colors and fonts used in case we need to make any changes to the logo. Just FYI just found out the Rx can not be together because of a Trademark issue. So the Logo Needs to be more Silver X. I would like the X to be the focal point so that eventually once we get it branded people will just see the X and think of Silver X. Kind of like when you see the Nike swoosh you think Nike without the word being spelled out.
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Since we're working with a lot of different brands, maybe we need a logo that can be used with multiple colors, gradients, etc. Also, the logo (and/or its components) must work for both horizontally justification (for website header) and for square usage (for partners, social sites, etc).
The logo should NOT be 1) corporate looking or 2) looking like an old-school emblem that a lot of nonprofit/educational organizations have created. We need to break away from that.
- you can learn more about the YEC at http://youngentrepreneurcouncil.com (but this is not the design of the new site so DO NOT feel you need to use any of the colors presented)
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Curve PrecisionNovember 30, 2005
Word of the day: bezier. As in, the curve. Er, even more specifically: the vector path-shaping tool built into software like Illustrator and Freehand.
Though I still swear by Photoshop for site mockups and graphics work, I'm not exactly uncomfortable in Illustrator either. I've been spending more time in it lately, thanks to some work that demands it. (Yes, Fireworks is good too, if you're okay with the UI. I tried, but I'm not.) What I'm finding most interesting is the shaping of curves, and how your eye can pick up even the most minor of differences and imperfections.
For the uninitiated, the curves that make up a vector shape are controlled by individual points, which each have a pair of handles. Moving the points and adjusting the length or angle of the handles affects how the curve is rendered. The practical reason for this is that when you use your mouse to modify a point, you are actually modifying a complex mathematical equation that describes the shape of the curve. Because it's an equation, and not a set of individual pixels, you can scale vector images as small or as large as you'd like without losing detail.
So, the issue here is that you can fudge imperfections with pixels when you're dealing with the web, but if you're designing a logo or graphic that must scale up gracefully, you need to be sure you're building it properly. That means spending a lot of time zoomed in to 3200% or more.
Illustrator's bezier curves allow precise adjustments, albeit in a roundabout sort of way. A stock install of Illustrator allows for sloppy placement of points and curves, but for numeric precision you need to start relying on the grid. Hit View > Show Grid to turn it on, and then View > Snap to Grid to get your points and handles conforming to it. You may as well spend the time learning the keyboard shortcuts, because you'll want to switch back and forth quite often.
I'm going to use a customized letterform as an example, but this applies equally for illustrations and other imagery.
Here's a shape that needs some work. Notice how trouble area 1 is sharper than it should be, and trouble area 2 is causing the curve it describes to round upwards. The result is that the curve around the top right shoulder of the R is thinner than the vertically opposed curve, which not be an issue at a smaller size, but could be quite noticeable when printed a few inches high.
First thing's first, we should align the letterform to the grid; notice how the top left corner now sits flush on the major grid line. To adjust trouble area 1, I also selected the far right point. The bottom handle appears to be lining up flush with the bottom of the middle horizontal stroke, so it would seem that if I were to adjust the top handle to snap to the top stroke, the geometry would even out. And so it does:
Now if I zoom in, I can see that trouble area 2 isn't that far off, it's just not flush with the grid.
A quick snap downward, and we've got it.
Okay, so, I kind of cheated with this example and created a geometric letter (based on Avenir) that nicely aligns its major strokes to the grid. That's going to be the exception by far, rather than the rule. In most cases it won't be easy to snap major points to the grid without distorting the shape of the letter or illustration when adjusting. In those cases, you have to work on a more localized basis and align points against each other, rather than against the entire letterform.
And you may have noticed the optical difference in thickness between the horizontal stroke and the curved stroke. Having a consistent thickness across the entire curve is really tough, and not something I'd care to often attempt. It makes me appreciate a little more the amount of work that type designers face when creating a new font.
To each his own, I suppose. I'm the opposite, know Fireworks like the back of my hand, but have trouble with the interfaces in Adobe products. Nice writeup, by the way. It's definitely applicable, no matter what vector program is being used.
The real magic is what a difference it makes :)
Precision is perfection.
I'd never think of doing that to tell you the truth, too small of a detail. Although after reading this, I bet I'll be doing this with the next logo I make.
When I work in Illustrator, I set up guides for nearly everything I do and always work at 200% or higher (usually closer to 1600%). I'm an absolute perfectionist when working on things for graphic production.
I agree with you Nick that "Precision is perfection" great example do you have any others you can show besides this one like a photo image?
Precision might be perfection but 'geometrical' precision does not need to be. When I first started out I did this same geomatrical alignment to grids with a mathematical precision. Because I agreed with the assumption that precision is perfection. But what is mathematical perfect is not always right to the eye. It is o so true that your eye can pick up even the most minor of differences and imperfections. But think about kerning and why we have fractional widths and system layout in Photoshop (and other programs).
So if the point of the article is that the details do matter, I agree. If the point is we should align things properly, preferable to a grid, I don't.
Back in the day when I used Freehand, Illustrator and Fontographer a lot, I used this same sort of technique.
Here's another cool tip for keeping your stroke or element widths the same for whatever you're working on (this technique is like, nearly 20 years old…):
Create a circle element with a diameter equal to the width you'll be needing to replicate. Then use the circle element as "gauge" to keep your horizontal, vertical, diagonal and curve widths consistant.
Of course nit-picking typographers will point out that even "single stroke" letterforms will have very subtle differences in stroke width in their curves and diagonal elements.
Another thing they'll point out is that when creating larger size letterforms that may be used for printing, when you have a areas where acute angles meet - say the crotches of letters like K,M,N,V,W,X or Z - You'll need to create what's called an "ink trap". This is a little extra sharp point of negative space that cuts into the letterform. This is to allow for ink spread during printing and keeps that angle looking crisp and sharp after printing. Sometimes you'll see them at the corners of some right angles as well.
I also believe, that you might find the opposite applied where sharp points need to be maintained, so that a letterform's corner might actually have a little extra pointyness to it, but I'm not entirely sure of that one. (Been a while since I dabbled seriously in typography.)
Most excellent covering of this topic. It definitely brings to light some more complex concepts in a simple way. Well written, bravo, pip pip, and all that rot.
See, I almost never bother to go into that kind of detail. I've worked on some incredibly precise graphics, but honestly have only had to bother with something like this maybe once or twice.
A web designers best friend are the blur and stroke tools. Hehe…
"the vector path-shaping tool built into software like Illustrator and Freehand."
Photoshop has the 'Bezier' build in too but far more less-advanced than the forementioned Illustrator.
At first time I didn't give any attention to this. Than I try it at own.. So now i think that insight on curves and vector shaping is very useful thing.
Maybe it is the tools that are not perfect then, is it me but does photoshop not even recognise pixels when you snap with a marquee.
It's not just you - they don't snap with a marquee.
An excellent bezier lesson - it's worth combining it with circles @ 1600% zoom to get the best of both worlds.
At least we're not trying to design fonts in photoshop!
for the part about getting consitent width around a curve.
You could try working with strokes sometime and then using Object> path> outline stroke.
I've seen many designs and illustrations that don't have anything aligned that should be. Many times designers don't know how to use guides or the grid.
My preference often times is using Smart Guides in Illustrator (Ctrl-U to toggle). The let me align points at right angles to eachother very easily. Some times the smart guides get in the way so the hotkey becomes a must.
Ok, I tried it. At first I thought, "bah! grids just get in the way." I must say they definately help in a couple areas. Beside getting curves precise, I think they're helpful in getting letters kerned just right. Even if things don't line up exactly on the grid, the grid still gives a reference to judge space between things. IMHO.


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From: C. Kumar ([email protected])
Date: Thu May 10 2001 - 14:29:57 PDT
current mode drivers are coupled with very high impedance to lower power consumption. This also isolates them from teh vagaries of the interconnect. They can be designed much more easily for lower power than full swing voltage mode drivers.
"Muranyi, Arpad" <[email protected]> wrote:
An ideal current source has an IV curve which is a horizontal line
on a current vs. voltage plot. In my experiments I proved it to
myself that the end of a transmission line sees the slope (derivative)
of the IV curve as the termination impedance. The impedance of
an ideal current source is infinite, in other words it looks
like an open to the transmission line.
My question is, what makes some people feel that it is a good thing
to have current source like drivers for high speed signaling?
Wouldn't it be better to have matched impedance terminations at
***both*** ends of the T-line which implies linear IV curves
such as a resistor's IV curve? Am I missing something?
Remember, the driver is also a terminator on the T-line while
it is driving...
Arpad Muranyi
Intel Corporation
-----Original Message-----
From: C. Kumar [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 6:12 AM
To: Willis, Ken; 'Mark Alexander'
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [SI-LIST] : IBIS or SPICE examples
I agree with Ken's excellent response. In fact most high speed drivers should behave close to ideal current sources. Otherwise the device will be in deep trouble.
However advanced modeling will require "structural" circuits. Specctraquest has this ability with a comprehesive suite of controlled sources which we use extensively.
"Willis, Ken" <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Mark,
I have run into a couple of chip suppliers that indicate things the
other way around, which I found interesting. In this particular
case, I had put in a request for a model, and eventually got to
the model developer. His opinion was that for the high speed
(2.5 GHz) data rates we were talking about, the driver HAD to be very
linear and symmetric by definition. His take on it was that when
looking at these kinds of speeds, the driver model actually became
simpler and the interconnect model becomes much more detailed and complex.
He felt the result would be "interconnect-dominant" rather than
"device-dominant". He gave me the IBIS data I asked for and some
details on the package. I was able to model all this up, run a quick
pseudo-random data pattern down there, and get some eye patterns that
were very close to what we had in the lab. We wer! ! ! ! e able to track down
some stubbing problems inside the receiving package that were closing
the eyes down a bit as well. So it seems in certain applications you may
be OK using IBIS style models for some pretty high speed applications.
A couple of important caveats (of course). Power and ground problems did
not seem to be an issue in this application. And the loss tangent values
are very important to get proper results. Also it is critical to model
vias in detail, including the stubbing that has been discussed at length
here. I used the spice subcircuit capability of SPECCTRAQuest
quite a bit for modeling complex passive stuff like packages, vias, etc.
Your results will be very dependent on how well you can model these things.
So it wasn't push button "out-of-the-box" tool usage, there was some
stuff to do under the hood, but it worked pretty well. At any rate, there
is another data point for you on behavioral vs. structural device mod! ! ! ! eling.
I'm sure there are cases in which structural modeling is mandatory, but this
didn't seem to be one of them. As always it will be dependent on your
application, and your mileage will vary.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Alexander [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 11:48 AM
To: Todd Westerhoff
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: [SI-LIST] : IBIS or SPICE examples
Todd et al,
Many of us are familiar with the fundamental differences between SPICE and
-- one is difficult and highly accurate, the other is simple and moderately
accurate. What might be more useful in this discussion is information from
personal design experience about when you would use one versus the other.
For example, up until recently my department used IBIS exclusively for our
design and simulation. These boards involved single-ended signals running
BR>0 to 200 Mhz and differential signals up to 840 Mhz. However as we move
the world of high-speed serial channels at 3, 5 and 10 Ghz, the ice on the
pond gets a bit thin.
Right now we're running both SPICE and IBIS simulations of our systems in
to make sure we're seeing everything we need to. Our concerns stem both
the general aspect of IBIS's approximate nature, as well as the specific
of package modeling. Detailed package modeling within the confines of the
spec is difficult. We see differences in our simulation results (between
and IBIS), though we're just beginning to draw conclusions as to what's
them and how we can improve the IBIS model.
Others have commented that in order to model systems with a non-ideal power
plane, you have to use SPICE because no one yet makes an IBIS simulator that
handle non-ideal power planes. I'm not very deep in this realm! ! ! ! ... can
Todd Westerhoff wrote:
> The answer to your question is: it depends.
> IBIS is actually a language for characterizing I/O behavior that has a
> defined structure and syntax. That's the long way of saying it models a
> defined subset of all possible I/O behavior. SPICE, on the other hand,
> model anything. Want to model viscous fluid flow through a pipe? Sure -
> come up with the correct electrical equivalent model, and SPICE can handle
> it for you.
> So, "it depends", means that you have to understand the interconnect and
> you want to analyze, and whether or not behavioral analog simulation will
> model enough of the effects properly to give you a reasonable answer. If
> IBIS provides an adequate answer, then by all means, use it. And, if IBIS
> won't give you the detailed answer you want, you still may be better! ! ! ! off
> running IBIS up-front to get you in the ballpark, before you run a SPICE
> analysis. This is especially true if you're running pre-route analysis
> looking at a number of different scenarios. We regularly analyze hundreds
> and thousands of "variations" at a time using IBIS models, receiving
> within minutes. You can imagine what the turnaround time would be if we
> were doing things differently.
> But for I/O structures that IBIS cannot address, SPICE may be your only
> choice. And for critical applications, it's almost always worth the
> to look at structures with both forms of simulation, to make sure the
> answers correlate.
> I view simulators as tools. They help you get a job done, but you have to
> understand what their limitations are, how to use them, and to which
> problems they are best applied. Please don't expect a simulator or SI
too! ! ! ! l
> to give you an answer - because it won't. Its purpose is to give you data
> on which you can base design decisions.
> Todd.
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Yeah, I've been playing around with Ruby on Rails and I gotta' say it's pretty slick. Where should I start? Intuitive functions, easy mapping of database table relationships, simple templating (using layout views), MVC (model, view, controller) application architecture…
The MVC structure is nice, but it took me a little time to realize where each piece of the application lived. It also has some data model quirks – all tables must use a plural format naming scheme (e.g., table = users), foreign keys must have a format of "name_id" (e.g., users table foreign key = user_id), column names created_on and updated_on will automatically be populated correctly, etc. You get a sense of these rules as you start to use the framework. The documentation should catch up with these problems eventually. (I hope.)
So it has some limitations, but the real advantage is the generate scaffold command that reads data tables and maps simple html forms and pages for all CRUD (Create, Read, Update, and Delete) functions of a database web app. And this is where it seems to leap ahead of php – you can have a functioning dynamic web app in about a half hour. It's bare bones, but it works. Lots of tutorials and introductions out there. Amy Hoy's Really Getting Started in Rails is one of the better ones. If you are into book learnin', Agile Web Development with Rails: A Pragmatic guide is a good place to start. Check it out at http://worldcatlibraries.org/wcpa/isbn/097669400X.


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Monday, January 28, 2008
Light and delicious pears poached in ginger syrup
So I suggested these ginger infused pears instead. Ginger - an ingredient that gingerly sneaked into my kitchen cupboard only few years ago - is playing a star role in this dessert. Easy to make, easy to serve, easy to eat and easy to like.
I used Comice pears, as these have the prettiest shape for poaching, I think. But you can use any good sized and firm pear.
Pears poached in ginger syrup
(Hõrgud ingveripirnid)
Serves 4, can be easily doubled
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4 hard pears, stems intact
a thumb-sized piece of root ginger
500 ml (2 cups) of water
250 grams sugar (or less, if you prefer)
Take a small saucepan large enough to just fit the pears. Measure out the water and sugar, and stir the sugar into the water until dissolved.
Peel the ginger and cut into thin slices, add to the saucepan.
Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Cut off a small slice from the base of the pears, so they would stand upright.
Place the pears into the saucepan - the liquid should just cover them.
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently on a low heat for about an hour, until the pears are soft (test for doneness with a small sharp knife).
Remove from the heat and leave the pears to cool in the ginger syrup*.
Serve with softly whipped cream, softened curd cheese (on the photo) or melting vanilla ice cream.
* You can reduce the syrup and serve with ice cream, pancakes or ginger cake.
More poached pears? Try these:
Poached pears with maple syrup (The Perfect Pantry)
Pears Poached in Saffron Vanilla Bean Syrup (Figs with Bri)
Poached pears with spiced granitè and honey (Sweet Pleasure/Plaisir sucré)
Poached pears with cinnamon, vanilla and lemon and Red Wine Poached Pears (Cook (almost) Anything)
Chai-Poached Pears (Fresh Approach Cooking)
Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce (FatFree Vegan Kitchen)
Ginger & Cardamom Poached Pears (Gluten-Free Bay)
Wine-Poached Pears with Juniper (Cooking with the Single Guy)
Pears Poached in Spiced Wine (Morsels and Musings)
Poached Pears with maple syrup and candied ginger (Cooking with Amy)
Poached Pears with Poached Spiced Figs (The Wednesday Chef)
Poached Pears with Sticky Vanilla-Orange Cream (Lex Culinaria)
Wine-Poached Pears (use real butter)
14 comments:
- Lydia said...
I love poached pears -- I'm partial to all fruit desserts, really. But pears always look so elegant at the end of a meal. Pear and ginger is a delicious combination, too.
- 3:20 pm, January 28, 2008
- Patricia Scarpin said...
I love anything with pears, Pille - what a delicious dessert!
- 7:19 pm, January 28, 2008
- Pam said...
I love poached pears, but have never tried it with ginger. It sounds like the perfect pairing.
- 8:56 pm, January 28, 2008
- Andrew said...
I've developed a thing for ginger recently... interesting combo
- 10:28 pm, January 28, 2008
- thepassionatecook said...
beautiful picture... i made poached pears in red wine some time ago and still haven't blogged about it - where is time going? no lemon meringue pie this time?
- 10:35 pm, January 28, 2008
- katiez said...
I love pears with ginger!
I particularly like the flower behind it...makes me feel almost spring-like!
- 10:46 pm, January 28, 2008
- swirlingnotions said...
Thank you! This will surely help with my resolution of "eat at least one piece of fruit per day." :-)
- 2:28 am, January 29, 2008
- Judy said...
The pears sound really delicious, especially with the ginger. I will have to try it out.
- 4:10 am, January 29, 2008
- Inne said...
I'm not a big fan of poached fruits myself, but those pears look really yummy.
p.s. I loved all the different gingerbreads you did last month!
- 6:22 pm, January 29, 2008
- Cinnamonda said...
Pears and ginger, I think I must try this!
- 1:14 am, January 30, 2008
- Jasmine said...
Put me in the poached pear fan club, please.
- 4:23 am, January 30, 2008
- Pille said...
Lydia – there was a poached pear recipe in the February/March issue of Regal, a really cool French food magazine we're subscribing to, so I'll be making another poached pear recipe soon..
Patricia Scarpin – I've been more of an apple person until now, as they're more easily available and tend to be local. But pears might just make it there, too..
Pam – pears and ginger go well together indeed.
Andrew – interesting indeed, but more importantly, a delicious combo!
Johanna – I loved the pears poached in red (mulled) wine, too. And no, I'm no daring baker this month, but a disorganised and lazy baker, at most…
Katie – well, on a sunny Sunday afternoon it did feel like spring like. Now it's grey and snowy outside, so definitely very wintry :)
Swirlingnotions – ooo, I don't know if syrup-poached fruit counts any more? Hope so :)
Judy – please do!
Inne – thank you! Did you try any of the gingerbread cookies yourself?
Cinnamonda – I agree :)
Jasmine – oh, it's so nice to see you back in the blogosphere!!! You were missed, you know. Hope you're doing well…
- 3:18 pm, February 01, 2008
- Mila Kahlon said...
Hi! I loved discovering your site! Your recipes are so simple and unintimidating! I saved the recipes for the bread and cream pudding, the olive & tomato chicken and the salmon with mustard - will be trying them out this weekend! Thank you! My blog, in case you are interested, is http://bombayladieswholunch.blogspot.com
Take care! Mila
- 2:17 pm, February 11, 2008
- Rachael said...
Pille, that picture is like a still life painting! So beautiful, and just crying out to be made...
Just lovely!
- 6:31 am, March 07, 2008


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