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There's no better way to round out the family unit than bringing a canine member aboard. Dogs are great for companionship, home security and can help teach your kids how to be responsible for another living thing.
When it comes time to pick out your family dog, there are many factors to consider. It's easy to get carried away in the presence of a litter of puppies and wind up with a dog that isn't the right fit for your family. That's why it's important to do your research beforehand so that you can make an informed decision with both your head and your heart. We've compiled a list of 10 things you should think about when shopping around for the perfect canine family member.
Your Schedule
When choosing your dog, take into consideration your schedule and the amount of time you can put into your new job as canine parent. If your schedule is such that nobody is around for periods of four to eight hours at a time, then you're going to need some help. In fact, if this is the case, then you might want to avoid getting a puppy altogether. Some breeds are more active than others, so if you don't have time to take your dogs on some long walks and runs, then you should avoid breeds like huskies, Labrador retrievers, border collies and Jack Russell terriers. It's probably best to stay away from mixes of those breeds as well. If your schedule permits, though, feel free to get an active breed, as they can help you stay active as well.
Puppy or Adult?
How much time you have is the main consideration when deciding whether or not to get a puppy or an older dog. Raising a puppy can sometimes feel like a full-time job. They have a seemingly endless amount of energy and require a lot of attention when it comes to house breaking and training them.
You can count on it taking several weeks, if not longer, to properly "potty" train a puppy. Plan on lots of middle of the night trips outside, not unlike a newborn baby's schedule. An older dog may already be house broken and crate trained, and if they aren't, they'll likely be a quicker study.
Adult dogs are also more likely to be through their destructive chewing phase. Finally, animal rights advocates will tell you that there are more adult dogs that need adopting, which is always something to consider.
Your Budget
When making any kind of decision for your family, money is always something to keep in mind. Choosing a dog should be no different, because they can cost a lot of money in the long run. If you plan on buying a specific breed and skipping the adoption route, then the purchase price is a serious consideration. Breeds range from a few hundred dollars for Labs and golden retrievers all the way up to the thousands for select or rare breeds.
If you adopt, you can count on about 50 dollars in start-up costs like shots and spaying or neutering. Most rescue groups also require a "donation" to help with their overhead. This can run a couple hundred dollars, too.
Also consider the size of the dog. Premium dog food is expensive, and large dogs can eat you out of house and home. Vet bills can mount up on dogs prone to certain types of disease. Some say that pure-bred dogs are more susceptible to sickness than your average mutt or "pound puppy."
Choosing a dog with the right temperament is extremely important, especially if you have children in the home. Some breeds are well known as child-unfriendly, and they aren't necessarily all big dogs. Small terriers and spaniels are not well regarded as pets if you have kids. Neither are poodles, chow chows, pinschers and schnauzers.
Conversely, some of the larger dogs can be the most gentle with kids. Retrievers are legendary for their temperament, and make great family dogs if they're well exercised. You can also add boxers, mastiffs, hound dogs, collies and St. Bernards to the list of dogs suited for kids. Whatever kind of breed you get, be sure to spend lots of time socializing them and making sure they can be trusted around your children -- and that your children can be trusted around them.
Should You Rescue?
Animal advocates will tell you firmly that you should never buy a dog from a breeder or a pet store. Why? There are between 6 and 8 million new dogs and cats admitted to shelters each year, and sadly, 3 to 4 million of them are euthanized [source: Humane Society].
On the bright side, the other 3 to 4 million are adopted by families looking for a loyal and loving new member. Rescued pets can be great additions to your family and you can teach your children a valuable lesson in helping to take care of those that need it. You might literally be saving a dog from certain death when you adopt from a shelter. And if you're into specific breeds, take heart in knowing that 25 percent of dogs available in shelters are pure bred.
There are usually a few nominal fees associated with adopting from a shelter. Many people who adopt from shelters continue to support them through donations after witnessing the work being done.
Do You Have Allergies?
One thing to consider when picking out a family dog is whether or not anyone in the house has any kind of pet allergies. The good news is that dog allergies are less common than cat allergies. Pet dander (a combo of dead skin cells and dried proteins from skin secretions and saliva ) on dogs, as with cats, is what humans are allergic to. This is the flaky skin that you'll see on the fur of dogs and cats.
Even though fur isn't necessarily the culprit, it can't hurt to have a dog that doesn't shed as much if you or your children are allergic to dander. The American Kennel Club lists the following breeds as having little pet dander and being ideal for allergy sufferers: Chinese crested, bichon frise, Bedlington terrier, Maltese, poodle and schnauzer.
Breed Selection
Picking out the breed of your dog is a lot of fun and requires a good bit of research. The Internet is a great place to do this kind of research, with thousand of Web sites detailing everything you need to know about every breed on the planet. The American Kennel Club Web site is a good starting point for researching breeds, as are adoption sites like Petfinder.com and the American Humane Society.
If you're interested in adopting, the shelter sites in your area likely have photos of and information about the available pups. From there, research the specifics of the breed or breeds of the dogs that interest you. Look at the things we've listed so far in this article, like size and overall temperament, as well as how they do with kids. If you aren't picky, then narrow it down to a large pool of breeds and then pick a pup out at a shelter near you.
Picking a Dog From a Shelter
If you go the shelter route, then you're going to have your choice of what's there. This means a broad range of breeds, shapes and sizes of all ages to choose from. Do your homework before you get there to help you narrow down your selection.
It can be tough to get an accurate reading of a dog's energy when they're in a cage. Ask if you can take the dog out into a larger area or even take the dog on a short walk. Once you get the pooch away from other dogs, you'll get a better sense of their personality.
Renowned dog trainer Cesar "The Dog Whisperer" Millan recommends asking the shelter employees about temperament and disposition. His feeling is that the shelter worker is most concerned about making the right match. He also recommends checking your emotions at the door and not letting the circumstance of a particular dog outweigh finding the best match for your family.
Male or Female?
Deciding whether or not you want a male or a female dog is a huge part of the process when getting your family dog. Male dogs are typically more affectionate and need more attention. Females can be more independent and inconsistent with people. That's not to say that females aren't as loving or into attention, but they're more prone to also enjoy their "alone" time.
On the other hand, females are generally believed to be easier to train and stay more focused. Male dogs tend to retain their puppylike tendencies for longer, with some never really growing out of them.
Both male and female dogs can be good with children, but some say that females are a better choice because of their nurturing nature. Having your dog spayed or neutered is the responsible thing to do these days, so you shouldn't have to worry about reproduction.
Your Space
The amount of available room you have for your dog is a key consideration for which one you choose to invite home. If you live in a small, one-bedroom apartment, go with a breed that weighs less than 50 pounds. Dogs that have an overabundance of energy are also not suited for small spaces.
If you live in an apartment or condominium, you also have your neighbors to consider, so avoid dogs that bark a lot if you can. Citronella spray anti-bark collars are available to curb this behavior in a safe way.
If you have a single-family home then, ideally, you have a fenced-in yard for the dog to exercise and do his business. If your yard isn't fenced, think about getting it done for your own convenience. Being able to let your dog out for a bathroom visit instead of having to take a walk can be a real advantage.
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- "Choosing a Male or a Female Dog: What is the Difference?" Pedigreedatabase.com. (August 13, 2011). http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/articles.html?s=choosing-a-male-or-a-female-dog-what-is-the-difference
- "Dog Breed Directory." Discovery.com. (August 13, 2011). http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselectorindex.do
- "Energetic Dogs." K9domain.org. (August 13, 2011). http://k9domain.org/hyperactive_dogs.aspx
- "Find a Dog with the Right Energy." Cesarsway.com. (August 13, 2011). http://www.cesarsway.com/tips/yournewdog/finding-a-dog-with-the-right-energy
- "HSUS Pet Overpopulation Estimates." Humanesociety.org. (August 13, 2011). http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/facts/overpopulation_estimates.html
- Peak, Karen. "Before You Buy (or Adopt): Tips on Choosing a Dog for You." Dogbreedinfo.com. (August 13, 2011). http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/beforeyoubuy.htm
- "Pet Statistics." Aspca.org. (August 14, 2011). http://www.aspca.org/about-us/faq/pet-statistics.aspx
- Ruben, Dawn. "Top Dog Breeds for People with Allergies." Petplace.com. (August 13, 2011). http://www.petplace.com/dogs/top-dog-breeds-for-people-with-allergies/page1.aspx
- Schultz, Jacque Lynn. "What Kind of Dog is Right for You?" Petfinder.com. (August 13, 2011). http://www.petfinder.com/before-pet-adoption/type-dog-adoption.htm
- "U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics." Humanesociety.org, August 12, 2011. http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/facts/pet_ownership_statistics.html


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ok, so it might not LOOK like a seal, but it is! I went walking along the river the other evening and there he was.....lounging around on the dock
of course, had debated whether to bring my camera with me or not......not - so this is from my phone
am getting ready to pack up the studio for a few weeks
tomorrow is Date Night with husband in Norwich, next day; a swim in the North Sea and visit with in-laws
Sunday, another Date Night in London
Monday (early) flight to the States!
complicated travel.......complicated bag usage and storage options
as usual
not sure how much stitching stuff I'll be doing - I am bringing the goldfinch to work on
and am quite keen to try a new idea (with wax!!)
will show you what I come up with.......if I come up with anything
a bit early, but have a great weekend
see you across the pond!
and thank you to everyone who comes by to see what I am doing

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Filipino Migration to US
A long history of migration is deeply ingrained in the social, economic, and cultural climate of the Philippines. As one of the countries with the largest origin of migrants, migration has greatly affected the Philippines. The history of Philippine migration helps us understand how it has shaped the social landscape of the Philippines today. This explains the motivation of Filipinos to go overseas, despite the challenges they face.
Migration in the Philippines is characterized in four significant waves.
First wave
The first ever recorded Philippine migration occurred in the 1417 when Sultan PadukaBatara initiated a mission to improve trade relations with the Chinese emperor, consisting of Sulu Royalties and their families. Under the Spanish rule in the 18thcentury, Manila maintained trade relations with Acapulco which started the migration of Filipino seafarers to Mexico. Following this, the Filipino seafarers started settlements in Louisiana while other Filipino migrants were working as fruit pickers in California. At the end of the 19th century Filipino students, professionals and exiles migrated to Europe.
Second wave
From the beginning of the 20th century until the 1940s, large scale systematic migration of Filipinos to the US occurred. During this American colonial period, the first Filipino migrants arrived in 1906 to work in sugar plantations in Hawaii. Shortly after, more Filipino migrants arrived in Hawaii to work as fruit pickers. Between 1906 and 1934, more than 100,000 Filipinos arrived in the US, most of whom in Hawaii. Other Filipino migrants were working in Alaska's fish canneries. As a colony of the US, Filipinos were considered US nationals.
Third wave
Following the end of the Second World War, the US government instituted a national origin quota system, limiting immigration for Filipinos who joined the US Navy. The national origin quota led to a significant decline in Filipino migration to the US. The immigration restrictions of the US resulted to more Filipinos starting to migrate to Asian countries in the 1950s. Around 250,000 Filipinos were employed in logging camps in Sabah and Sarawak, serving five year contracts. Many more Filipinos were employed on American army bases in Vietnam, Thailand and Guam during the Indochina war. At the start of the 1970s, Filipinos also migrated to Iran and Iraq to work as engineers and technicians. In the 1960s, the US and Canada relaxed immigration regulations, allowing family reunification, which led to a significant increase of Filipino migration to North America. In the same period, Filipinos started migrated as nurses or domestic workers to Western Europe.
Fourth wave
In the 1970s, former President Ferdinand Marco institutionalized a policy to encourage emigration to stimulate the economy. While these policies were aimed to be of temporary nature, labor migration has been steadily increasing since. High unemployment and poor living standards combined with a government policy of emigration encouraged thousands of Filipinos to seek employment overseas. In 1972, former President Marcos imposed Martial Law leading to the exile of political opponents.
The political, social and economic uncertainty under martial law rule of President Marcos pushed opponents and middle class Filipinos to leave the country. Economic development in Asian neighbouring countries, the emergence of the Gulf region after the oil crisis and the change in immigration policies of destination countries further stirred migration.


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Love Explained By Babies
What could be more adorable than babies explaining what love means to them? If you thought you knew what love is, just wait until you see these cute tots' explanation of this sweet phenomenon! There's no sweeter love than of the kind explained by some super cute kids!


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Congratulations to Isabella Lester, aged 6, who was a runner up in the Royal Mail's national competition for children to design this year's Christmas stamp. Isabella, who is in Year 1 at Banks Lane Infant School, was up against an astonishing 240,000 other entries. She was one of 140 runner's up for her beautiful snowman design. It is only the third time in the Royal Mail's history that the official Christmas stamps have been designed by children.
The other years were 1966 and 1981. Isabella was awarded a certificate of achievement from Royal Mail and a special imprint of first class Christmas stamps made to Isabella's design. Isabella told me that she wants to use one of her special stamps to send a letter to Father Christmas this year and to save some of them to use next year. Besides her own special stamps, Isabella received £100 prize in vourchers and £100 for her school, as well as a framed copy of the Christmas stamps. Pictured with Isabella are headteacher Carol Clarke (left) and Ann.


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Florian Wilhelm - Handling GPS Data with Python If you have ever happened to need to deal with GPS data in Python you may have felt a bit lost. This talk presents libraries starting from basic reading and writing GPS tracks in the GPS Exchange Format to adding missing elevation information. Also visualisation of tracks on OpenStreetmap data with interactive plots in Jupyter notebooks is covered. Additionally common algorithms for GPS like Douglas-Peucker and Kalman filter are explained. ----- If you have ever happened to need to deal with GPS data in Python you may have felt a bit lost. There are many libraries at various states of maturity and scope. Finding a place to start and to actually work with the GPS data might not be as easy and obvious as you might expect from other Python domains. Inspired from my own experiences of dealing with GPS data in Python, I want to give an overview of some useful libraries. From basic reading and writing GPS tracks in the GPS Exchange Format with the help of gpxpy to adding missing elevation information with srtm.py. Additionally, I will cover mapping and visualising tracks on OpenStreetmap with mplleaflet that even supports interactive plots in a Jupyter notebook. Besides the tooling, I will also demonstrate and explain common algorithms like Douglas-Peucker to simplify a track and the famous Kalman filters for smoothing. For both algorithms I will give an intuition about how they work as well as their basic mathematical concepts. Especially the Kalman filter that is used for all kinds of sensor, not only GPS, has the reputation of being hard to understand. Still, its concept is really easy and quite comprehensible as I will also demonstrate by presenting an implementation in Python with the help of Numpy and Scipy. My presentation will make heavy use of the Jupyter notebook which is a wonderful tool perfectly suited for experimenting and learning.
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course so was there seems to be excess something really visual we want plotted and just to give you an idea of this was 1 of around i did in in in hamburg so this is I just the longitude and latitude with the help of matplotlib at and this was so just to track just the line what happens if we lots not only aligned with the actual points with the Boston we see that we have a lot of points we have more than 10 thousand points actually so at this point I might think OK maybe 10 thousand points for small run is not there is way too much so so how can we produce it how can we reduce the number of points that we have to do with less data without actually destroying the gym what geometry of the of the track and so the really simple trick
is we use only every 150 points and in that case it works because it was running with the ball always the same as speed but this would not work if a and I have done this with a car or we also see that on straight lines like here of course you would need less points to describe straight line only 2 points actually but in a curve you would need more information described a curve C C Ds need to somehow using added them to to simplify it should be a track and 1 other than that it's quite often used is the so-called much last point out of him and I think it's best explained in the US in how it works so let's assume we have this GPS tracking and we want to simplify it and what a simplified means so we have to give some kind of of epsilon some kind of error that we say let's take to make that kind of error but anymore not not more than a certain epsilon
so that didn't just words stating the 1st point to the last strong straight line and this is epsilon um surroundings this excellent wine from the environment around that straight line and that it goes if now all points would be inside this epsilon environment then we could just use all points in between if it's not the case then take the point which is the furthest away with from this language that 1 and apply the same algorithm recursively
on the true the segments that's our by splitting at that point so 1 segment is that 1 year and the other related to you that 1 so we start with inspecting that when we see OK at all points are in this epsilon environment we can just remove that and now we do the
same here we have the problem of all points are included we take the 1 that is the 1st way so that once we got is played out from here true there and then from there to there so 1st this 1 we can remove that point here we have the same problem again and this is how this over them recursively works and we see that we we have simplified the track region reduced number of points and if we go back and forth see just even better and this is an idea that we can use and which is quite often actually used them to simplify and GPS tracker we will later make use of this so In this case I'd just use this this algorithm and the and and that point 1 also making it's the 1 where of course and so never ever use recursion in Python you will always run into problems and if you go to if do your recursions from you so if you have more than uh recursion the death of more than 100 1 thousand then you will get into trouble so it's better to reformulate this other them iteratively which makes more complicated but this is what I did here and yeah so I used an implementation of this iterative and they're just run it on the longer latitude and they can reduce the number of points from more and 12 thousand getting to less than 200 and this year the outcome we see as expected straight lines are really straight lines and here for for instance during a curfew more that's actually used and yeah that's it about this simplification so when I was doing this project with the the trucks I had only longitudinal latitude of course I was interested in the kind of finding out OK what was the heights uphill and downhill distance since the cobbler's actually doing but OK where it would make it the generation from was was looking around in in my tracks so this is detract from a from a bicycle rights and did so in in in Italy and then there have to elevation but I will now just remove it so that it's like it was in the project and I don't have in that case there's a really cool cool and extensions to expired called S R T and pi and as RTN tight stands for shuttle radar topography mission to the recent data type and that was mapping and maybe some of you remember in the year 2 thousand there was this huge idea not summation where they were uh using radar and find out the elevation almost everywhere on earth and this data is publicly available on this is just the yen interface for it and you can really easily use it to get on the relational data so you just imported as object and get paid and you say at elevation to the to the X files this
object the old before and what exactly and will do it will just start downloading partial files that that this data and add to your to the X file and additionally we can say that these smooth the elevation and so on to neighboring olations our uh averaged in that case and yeah so if I just wanted to see how to compare the elevation that my in my or 2 or measure and to compare to the S R T and they don't we see that it's just basically almost the same so this works always great if you don't have a and the elevation data but somehow needed so of course the new project in the end you want % something to the customer and the customer always likes nice picture so that it was also facing the problem of how can now visualize the data in a in a nice the customer-friendly way and I found out about the cut library called MPL leaflets and the nice thing about this is that it can just use any much of the plot and put it into cannibals maps all this smacks you know web pages where you have OpenStreetMap of Google directly embedded in In about page this is really easy to use also a new BSD license it integrates fantastically well with attribute notebook and perfectly compatible and a word of caution and you should definitely simplifying attracts that there are multiple point out 1st because if you started using it with 10 thousand points then it will not work but so how does it work as it it's really simple we start with the matplotlib plot that 1 we have seen before and now we just project it onto OpenStreetMap just import and now leave let and say display the figure we created before and this will embedded into them into their old put which or if they would say it would have said show then it would just Coleman window and this is fully determined in the active and so mobile and it's 2 lines of code to actually embed this somewhere and this is a sort a really really like this and that that is so easy and another track and didn't want to talk about a little bit
more now this and you have this this bicycle the right I did in in Austria and Italy and when I was looking at the data of the tractor find out that there some some curious thing so if a cold get uphill downhill and method also should be X clients it tells me that I was actually doing the height meters all before about 400 46 and yeah and downhill about the same and was wondering OK and mean sounds good but it's a lot of hype meters to actually but that's the organized they told me or it said it's it's on the website it's roughly 4 thousand 700 high estranged somehow my sensor are must have measure something strange maybe I'm doing something wrong so was I was trying to start investigating and if will look when I look at clause at the very low wages I realize that they're just bumps here and these bonds are quite unrelated unrealistic so and we directly see that and elevation sensor measures in accuracy or precision of 1 meter and sometimes it sums up Andy Johnstone it jumps up and down and if you do that a lot of course if you measure the uphill distance on that side you of meters of those this seems quite unrealistic right so we have to somehow smooth beta because this is an artifact of the sensor or that's not the actual position I was at the time and also when I was looking at the speed of was quiet your feeling strange was sometimes during 230 kilometers per hour which is on a on a bicycle I mean agreement was going downhill sometimes but even downhill that's way too much and there is also a inner was using that index file at missing speech function which basically takes the time and the distances and calculates the speed so it shouldn't be a mathematical problem it's more like the problem could be so many data and the directly see that this P is extremely unrealistic but why how do we know that this is unrealistic and mean it's like OK we have a picture of a bike ahead and we say the bike has a position in some kind of velocity and if you know the velocity of the the center position will be at the and of the next position will be somehow based on the current position and on the speed make we have ways to see someone like walking it's just a new blocking then you know in the next 2nd I'm going to be there because this was my direction I was going and so we have this kind of model and now I have and this is exactly what the common field there is all about so come on them actually and he passed away just a few weeks ago also really beautiful mind and he came up with this idea of describe being giving a model to some to all kind of physical things and in this case we have a and you want described like my my bicycle right and then the idea is that you have that you have states states you can't really directly observe not like that the real states and I can think of my some of my bicycle like having me on my bicycle of having a position and some velocity is this is this state and the state acts and somehow I 1 project is into the next states that if I have like I said before at the position and velocity it can just use the velocity and the added times the time to the position and I will get a rough idea of the next position and then we have been there in the general form of course is a mathematician he admitted as as general as possible there every also have control that in this case we would not need but for instance if you're looking at the falling apples bowling ball then this could be the acceleration due to gravity to the permutation and of course you always have an an arrow terms so the error term is when I'm walking and slowly changing my direction then this is the part of the evidence and then decide to take equation we also have the measurements and measurement equation for this is what I read that should be s idea comes into the into play so this state database that we cannot directly it that we observe the measurement and this is the measurement is somehow it generated from and states plus an additional an arrow and this is basically the the main idea here and now that I kind of have a model how I think something physical some process behave like my ride a bicycle and on the other hand I get measurements and those will never be exactly the same I somehow only 2 methods to to bring them both together and this is something that the main idea behind the common field there so it takes everything I know up to a certain point about the process and above all prior and measurements this is called here and X hat minus the kind of really state of the nation and then the next step get the measurement this is the set of and then I want somehow or get up constantly euros state estimation which is better than my apriori knowledge I had before and this they do by taking my up really that knowledge last some procedural between from the measurements and the 2 states like mapped onto the measurement of would get directly from my your state and this is multiplied with the k 2 so-called call mundane and finding an optimal column I'm doing is I'm now the hot spots optimal in the sense that you want to minimize the error of and if we had something like this and actually we have we can just use this to to predict and to correct and do this iteratively with each new measurement and then we have the basic idea of the identity of the basic idea of that but then we have the common filter so what happens is that we use our over the
transition equation I worry about our model about our physical process and make predictions with the operational knowledge also the error covariance and then the measurement comes in we can now corrected the calculate optimal calling games of this is to form a lot but you just ignore than we do this optimal averaging of operating knowledge and and the measurements and we get an update and you can go back and start doing this for the next time step and for instance if you if you're looking at something very very looking on Google Maps and if you'll using this measurement update because losing the GPS signal you see that this is always a circle around the point which is starting to increase and this is exactly what happens and that's part of the prediction part if you lose seems to be a signal for 5 of the 6 seconds and so this service increasing and then someone measurements come in and sort goes down again and this is directly what you see in many many to be as applications so our common field our concrete cases and the moles state equation is just the next position is the current position blaster velocity times DT sold velocity times the time step blast and some noise and their current velocity that the next velocity is the current velocity plus some error term that it means I'm not and accelerating on the accelerating so fast or it's it's should be something as smooth process and operators in vector notation just get this matrix is small less just transcribing this down to this matrix here in our case and the sampling rate of this of this watch this 1 2nd so you to use just 1 2nd and the that the measurement equation is also really really easy we're measuring only that should be as position so without to be as only have position and only implicitly we somehow and knows something about the velocity that means that our state which includes found the position and the velocity vector gets mapped to only a measurement of the position plus some yeah just some so this is like a like a really easy question and what we also known in this case we know something about and the precision error of GPS I mean you can look that up it's something like 10 to 30 meters and this uh relates to 10 to the power of minus 4 in longitude and latitude and i've assumed an arrow all the other ways not 100 meters so that the elevation which should be excellent never trust it's really an extremely and in imprecise and this take for there are a called variance so far a everything about the man and yeah I hope you can do that a good understanding of the basic idea that some of common so this is former is a small summary you have some model some all equations some measurements somehow optimally average those 2 to get a better idea of of the of the current state and it really cool library for this is type of money it's a common filter smoother and and and yet Maximization libraries it's that simple to use and really powerful comes with many examples and could you can mentation besides that a few nor or have been yeah transition matrices you can also define and nonlinear and nonaffine um states model is licensed under a BSD license and it's written by the end of the world now we're going to use it but to actually help with the curiosities from the data but before that of course we have to do some some some data wrangling so again we start out with kind of data from of our data and you have to start looking at the big around and looking in detail I realized what OK it's not really 1 2nd the sampling rate then it's it's sometimes in a less than a 2nd differences of always exactly 1 2nd and it's really important that the time interval is uniform for this discrete Kalman filter so what we have to do it here it is that might just rounding the the at the next the next full 2nd there the time but what about signal loss so maybe had signals during my bike ride and so yeah how can be checked that easily for instance we could just use the number of function differ and just this over the time index and then received a difference of 2 entries is not 1 that we know OK there's going to be some kind of a signal loss and we have here we see we have 3 times we have a signal loss and we can fix this we need to fix this is is that we need a uniform time interval and we can fix this by just using the kind that resample functionality and this we do with resembled 1 2nd and we get some additional the rows which of course another way of because yeah that's debatable in June time the signal but yet we needed this we gonna fill this value later common that's going to help us FIL these values now since the Kalman filter works with a non piracy have to go back now we have we have all kind of data frame with the longitude latitude and elevation and we take the values to be converted to what we take the pundits stated number hiring from it but we don't use a noble and unpack reviews a mask area because common expect us and that the the real measurements our the are of note the missing values that that that they are masked and this is exactly what I'm doing here and so the number values are directly master and the additionally I just looked at then the signal lost points to get an idea of where the signals was here was a tunnel for instance and have yet to to just double check so now
basically the year all set and find for using the Kalman filter so that we have our the state transition equation this is just the matrix of the seen before Continues 1 2nd here we have our measurements matrix this we cross matrix and we have our covariance your clothes area along and we need to define an initial state in the Union state core and so like initial conditions that just take the the 1st measurements and we give all that the common filter from the pi common package and say what we don't know what is actually different systems or variance matrix so how well fast I like for instance changing my direction on the bike so this is something we don't really know what we can x estimated and this is what I'm saying here so my expectation maximization variables rep variables should be this transition and then we can just finished and that it is just call it's calling and K. at the end so expectation-maximization again on the measuring and the number of iterations so this took to 1 thousand iterations just to be sure it really converged takes a very long time that a few hours and now that our model is fixed we can use it to actually smooth an old measurements and we get in return um and Mean estimation of the states I really had at that point so now we're going from the measurement to the real to the access to the to the to the States I described before and effect a lot now this stage so this is on the right side and to the left are the measurements we see that actually it's it's it's looking much much smoother so we get rid of all of the bonds song and then it's this is looking find and of course we can write it back this movie that track and um distress basically as we iterate over all the segment points and um yeah we we we look back in and then we call an uphill downhill distance again and we end up with 2 thousand 677 height meters and this is roughly the about 2 thousand 700 height meters that organizers told me about told us about the web page and so on yeah we have finally used and the common filter without and actually and yet coming up from cool smoothing tricks minute talk to other people said you why didn't you just like take to work read points and took the average somehow but then you have a lot of variables you need to fit and here with the common field every actually only describe the physical process that uh the relation between velocity and the position and it turned out to be justified and of course if we do this with the speed the speed was a little bit more involved since you the other 1 had to be be careful with them with the points where the signal was lost so the problem is most most sense so as to be as honest as already have some kind of common field the inside that means if you're losing the GPS signal and then differences to go in at home and then you start getting your 1st measurements at the end of the tunnel and what is a sense of and that's the it's still things you were still in front of the home because this measurement is way off what it expects wouldn't it expects it to be and then it starts like yet going after the real measurements would realize OK the the measurements are really sort of really somewhere else and then you get like chums we really really fast and this is what what happened here so I had to delete a few points and use the common filter to fill in some of the more realistic points but in the end it turned out really good so I was driving according to this about 77 limited powers which is still fast but many downhill and was checking on my half a meter and said something about 70 the maximum speed so it there's still a little bit off and the what's cool about a common field there you could even now used to data for instance of powerful media from your bike to actually um have to who every step of the the measurements from different sensors to get even more precise estimation of your of your state but this is beyond this talk but it's about possible all right so this is apologies to about libraries I used so I wanna give a short summary of all the libraries we've seen right now and the point should be expired for reading and writing GPS files uh spells imputing missing values like they're they're a low-wage in which you can do with a and this RT empire and we have visualized knowledge of the abstracts with them and leaflets which uses internally leaflets map which is telescope level agreed and we talk about that I'm at the point of room and there is a firm actually there's really an implementation of its RTP which you can just keep installed but that said be careful with this it's a and it's programs recursively and for my tracks adjusted work and then and then there's the pie column on and that that symbol common I have amateur more notebooks said that they created during the during made this talk to the creation of the talk and you can find it here it's it's a tool for for notebooks where you can play around with it and lecturer parts out there you have it you can get the full picture is just play with and of course credits record is used so um the RDP examples this nice animation from models cut holes the evade contract profit from the pedia than the 1 the 1st slide is in no maps so if you haven't used this happens really really pools of all the Linux user and it's a really nice OpenStreetMap tool and yes similar to yeah Google alternatives to become a prediction-correction traffic from pension block and if you're interested in about reading more about common so that there's a really good so common for this book by rupture lovely 11 and and yet he also using to better note bolts and showing how all Kalman-filter-based ever OK so and you can find this talk on it you and thanks for your attention than listening and I'm ready for the questions the and it's not an see inclusion great sort of thing is I was wondering if standards so that you libraries like below gee I don't supplies like the parable functionality what sort in it and what kind of library do you know about libraries like G. download which we pretty standard that you libraries fire I haven't haven't actually check their knowledge about the act and the question is do not have a cooler and Python interface so they do have a button that says I was just wondering if they'll still supply GPS specific functionality but you don't know no idea that I don't know so I was I was doing when I started this research and for me that the most important point was that can really easily access it from from pipe and and so on maybe enlisted but uh so far but I don't think so that you can easily use them but are from heights so things and and what would you do if you had to deal with to be maintained feet form in on the mean exporting justice each formant and there's some light on the bias library but it's notability these 2 years ago would you use some GP is favored to the chances of interest for me to be here with you you know what I mean will be your approach you so I would say and I don't notice the former of common source and so I'm not I'm hard-liners reducing the report our products they invariably allow you to upload download everything and should be accessed but in this case I would look for converted actually is converter and then if it's there yet human readable format this common format a source of binary community In more efficiently memory and when you look like a really long tracks really memory-efficient so it's OK then you might be having a hard time but maybe a converges for it I guess this term files can be imported in the garment website and exported there's DBH it's a cop out but it on OK I'll see but it is but that's the actual points so if the cell is problematic if you use for part the entire region formants stand for the but then it should be possible to find software that's transforms into GPX quite children so often RGB estate also comes with like a value of accuracy I know if that was available in in this uh in the sol or in this in this system and would be possible to also use that data to make it more accurate if you know the accuracy of the GPS data we have that the possible if you're at that point I mean you know if or you have for each point there's this article reference matrix and if you have an and estimation even what there is at that point you can also use that additional information you could use the arrow maybe just as a new state variable and then you can use your measurement of the error to to correct this so I the I would to think about this but it should definitely be possible so basically with the help of the common whatever kind of sensors you have uh having different error variances and even if you have the measurement for the variance so there are there you can yeah merge them together to get a better estimation thank you for coming Indian admission using tournament but how how


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It's been a while, but I've got a good reason for it. I always have a good reason for it. Like law school and, as my newsletter subscribers are already privy to, my next book. (Note: I'll post info on that on my blog later, but if you want information before that sign up to my newsletter)
Anyway, my God, it's been one hell of a week or two in the writing world, particularly in Romancelandia with the revelation that Cristiane Serruya plagiarized a bunch of romance authors and books (with the count being as I write this, at least 51 books, 34 authors, 3 articles, 3 websites, & 2 recipes). I'm not really here to talk about that though. I've always been the person not to rehash the things that a bunch of others have done much better. So just search #copypastecris on twitter and you can get caught up on the story.
But even though I'm not here to talk about that, the scandal and the surrounding discussion around it, including the current vicious culture of Amazon's Kindle Store and it's KU program that allowed something like this to happen, has just confirmed that I need to do something that I planned on doing at some point anyway: Pull out KU and go wide on other retailers.
My intention was never to stay exclusive to Amazon. I'm not really a huge fan of the way KU abuses legitimate authors while allowing scammers and cheaters to thrive and make bank. It did do its job of getting me some visibility and a kickstart which for that, I'm grateful, but that doesn't mean I have to tolerate the abuses forever. So I think with this latest scandal, it's about time that I pull out.
So what does that mean? It means that if you have a KU subscription on Amazon, my books will no longer be available for borrowing. You will still be able to get the book on Amazon, but you'll also be able to get it on Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple Bookstore, and whatever other retailers that I can so readers can choose their favorite store.
The removal from KU also means that I may (I'm still not sure) make All the Little Things a loss leader and make it permanently free or drop the price to 99 cents. I won't know for sure until I put out this next book, which, again, I'll talk about more later, but if you want exclusive info before I post on this site, subscribe to my newsletter if you haven't yet.
This post really just serves as a heads up to be honest. Didn't just want it to happen without notifying readers who may have been banking on borrowing it at some point. ETA: I sent a request to Amazon shortly after posting this asking them to remove all the books as of March 2, 2019, thinking they probably wouldn't even get to it until this weekend. And literally, a few hours after that they were like, yo! Done. So they've already been pulled. Sorry! Didn't mean for that to be so sudden.
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Reflux – A diagnoses that is so common among babies these days that I have started to look into how easily doctors are giving antacids to babies as young as 2-3 weeks old.
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I've come to the conclusion that relaxing is not the lack of doing anything, but doing something that comes easily to you.
It's always lizard time.
The Desert Bloom is a Greggs, tbh.
>craft newbie into good playerYou accidentally snap newbie into useless pieces.
Quote from: brytta.leofaLaura, did weird tribal men follow you around at age 15?If by weird tribal men you mean Christians then yes.
Laura, did weird tribal men follow you around at age 15?
She was teabagging me.My own mother.
Armageddon is best when it's actually harsh and brutal, not when we're only pretending that it is.
...I tried to watch it, but I didn't have the patience for the lengthy character introductions. When I watch a Let's Play, for instance, there is something happening from the first minute. A typical case of 'it's not you, it's me'.I know I'm probably missing out on something awesome.
It may be best to download the podcast variants to try them out listening, while doing something else?
Dammit Kol you made me laugh too.
A staff member sends: "Hi! Please don't kill the sparring dummy."
Masks are the Armageddon equivalent of Ed Hardy shirts.
Could we start our own tabletop weekly game via Skype or something?
Sam's improvisation ability is just off the charts. I think he designs his characters around having one glaring weakness and just plays that off, but it works so very well.Later on in the series, he and Travis are part of one of few scenes that actively make me teary eyed. No spoilers, but they all have a wonderful range.Except Keyleth. (not Marisha). Keyleth is a naïve druid that REALLY should always be associated with #thanksKeyleth
If you had the time and energy to devote to a weekly session with friends, what kind of character would you make?
If you had the time and energy to devote to a weekly session with friends, what kind of character would you make?My class would depend on what everyone else was making, in order to provide utility that was otherwise missing. My race, I'd probably be something strong and not good with math, like a dwarf or something. I prefer clerics, though, because they are healers and can turn undead, and I love fighting undead in games. But paladins are cool too.If there were already healers and paladins there I'd probably make a damage-absorber, some kind of tank.
There's Chris Perkin's game, not Acquisition INC ... Dice, Camera, Action. THere's also High Rollers, which is a British attempt at Critical Role. Both High Rollers and Dice, Camera, Action are really decent substitutes for Critical Role.
That last episodes ending....
BadSkeelz had a question asked in Talks Machina. Was a little surreal seeing anyone GDB related somewhere like that. Kind of like seeing a friend on the local news.
Also... $10 MILLION DOLLARS. They originally wanted $750,000 to do some basic like 70minute animated adventure.They raised 10 million dollars from the community.
Yeah, seriously...find out OOC.
Quote from: Riev on April 17, 2019, 09:28:02 AMAlso... $10 MILLION DOLLARS. They originally wanted $750,000 to do some basic like 70minute animated adventure.They raised 10 million dollars from the community. I personally feel like it was a beautiful example of how humble they are. I believe, during the first day of the Kickstarter, Travis even specifically mentioned that they hadn't planned to meet all the stretch goals IN A SINGLE DAY. They had expected to barely hit $750,000 in 45 days - Let alone less than 24 hours.I think, over the last six years of viewership, a lot of viewers feel like they know the cast pretty well - Considering they got to spend a four hours a week with them.
Seeing Colbert's face as Matt describes some of the scenes was pure treasure. His smile, and the glint in his eyes both showed how glad he was to try this again.Even with his occasional interjection that jars you out of the moment, or a "No way am I crossing that bridge, its a trap" meta stuff, it was joyous. I hope it got him back into it. Maybe he can join Joe Manganiello's group or something.
It was chaotic. Multiple times 1 roll would have been death and possibly tpk.
Incidentally I still miss Lorenzo. Probably my favorite NPC of the campaign. These new guys are OK villains but don't have the same kind of charisma or presence that Lorenzo did.
I like it better when Ashley is there.
I wanted to get into campaign 1 after the sound quality improved -- i think I heard they "figured it out" starting episode 24..was there a handy massive recap that goes from ep 1 to 23 in campaign 1?
You guys are nerds, and when Grog sang for Scanlan, it made me cry.
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Traditionally, people had to replace missing teeth with false ones that had to be taken in and out. Complete dentures and partials are still very important replacements for a lot of people.
But dental implant technology has recently set a new standard in terms of medical care. Why are dental implants now the smile restoration of choice?
Implants Save Time
The best time-saver is the fact that you can brush and floss your implant along with the rest of your teeth. No need for removal, odd brushes, or soaking in special solutions. It's as easy and time-efficient to care for implants as it is for any other teeth.
Everyone Wants a Natural Look and Feel
You have to admit that it can be embarrassing to have a removable dental prosthesis. Your "secret" could impact your nightly routine, social life, and what foods you enjoy while out of the house.
Dental implants are just as strong as natural teeth and aren't likely to slip out the way a denture could. This means that you can laugh and smile without fear and eat whatever you want. No one ever has to know.
For a Permanent Solution, Choose Dental Implants
Because dental implants stay put for good, you don't have to worry about adjustment appointments at your dentist's office. Temporary tooth replacements such as partials and dentures wear down with time and need a dentist to update them. Not so with an implant. Once you get it, you have it for life.
In fact, you can expect to save money over time as you continue to care for your implant.
Is a dental implant the right option for you? Ask your dentist for a professional opinion.
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Basically, yes! Almost any of the foods you used to enjoy with a natural tooth can be eaten once again with the help of a dental implant. But this doesn't mean that you don't need to be careful about the foods you eat.
Watch What You Bite Into!
Your dental implant is a metal post or screw that does the same thing a natural tooth root is supposed to do. On top of the metal portion is a porcelain crown. The dentist designs the crown to look just like one of your other teeth, helping it to blend in.
Between the metal screw and the durable porcelain, your implant is strong enough to withstand a lot. In fact, once the implant heals into the bone, it becomes even stronger than a natural tooth.
The implant is also stronger than bone. If you bite into something that's strong enough to tug the implant out of place, it could cause serious damage to your jaw. It could also chip the porcelain crown!
A good rule-of-thumb is that you shouldn't use your implant for anything that would also hurt natural teeth. This includes things like chewing ice, biting open packages, and opening bottle caps.
What You Can Eat
Implants give you the freedom to enjoy a life free from worry over the gap in your smile. Unlike other temporary tooth replacements, an implant will let you once again enjoy foods like:
Considering an implant? Talk with your dentist first to make sure that you're a candidate. Your dentist will tell you what you need to do take care of your new "tooth" and keep it strong.
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It's not uncommon for a front tooth to be lost during an accident or injury. Childhood injuries, auto accidents and even a slip and fall in the bathroom could cause you to lose a tooth. Replacing it isn't a problem, but when it's in the front of your mouth you want an option that lasts long and looks great at the same time. Some tooth replacements require bulky or removable prosthesis that dramatically impact the front of your smile, but dental implants offer an alternative that are worth your attention.
Dental Implants Stand Alone
Instead of having a prosthesis that bonds to two teeth and spans the width of the missing tooth, dental implants are independent tooth replacements that stand on their own. Each titanium root functions the same way your real tooth roots do – anchoring themselves into the bone. Once new bone formation has secured the implant, a restoration such as a crown can be placed on top of it.
A Permanent Replacement
Dental implants have the highest success rate of any type of dental treatment and have the potential to last your entire life. The implant itself is regarded to be even stronger than your natural teeth! A successful implant treatment will give you a new tooth that you won't ever have to worry about losing again.
They Can Be Used Anywhere
If you have more than one tooth missing, implants are still an option. They can support individual crowns, fixed bridges and even full dentures. Their durability and strength allow them to be used anywhere in the mouth.
Are you a candidate for implants? New technology is making more people a candidate than ever before. Book a consultation today to find out more.
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Dental implants have completely changed the way people are restoring their smiles. What used to be a foreign concept has become a streamlined, minimally invasive treatment that has replaced other dental prosthesis, as we know them.
Implants give you a permanent alternative
No other tooth replacement option is permanent. Dental implants are. Once you place an implant, there is a 98% success rate that ensures it will last through the rest of your life. Most tooth replacement options are removable or need to be completely replaced every 10-15 years. With dental implants it's like having brand new teeth and a second chance at a permanent smile.
Dental implants preserve your natural bone and smile
By replacing a missing tooth with an implant, you're giving your jaw a surface area to cling to. Otherwise the bone would resorb and the jaw would become weakened. Neighboring teeth would also lose bone support. Implants preserve bone and encourage new bone growth. They also prevent teeth from drifting out of place and becoming crooked due to extra space in the mouth.
Other teeth aren't impacted
Traditional tooth replacement options like bridges meant reshaping and removing healthy tooth enamel on neighboring teeth in order for the restoration to be placed. With an implant, the new tooth stands independent of other teeth in the mouth. That means otherwise healthy teeth can continue being healthy! Why grind down a healthy tooth when you don't have to, only to have to do the same thing 10 years later when the restoration needs to be replaced?
Why not consider dental implants for your smile needs? Call your dentist for your no-pressure consultation today.
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Who exactly needs dental implants? While the treatment is a wonderful option, it is typically only recommended on people ages 18 and up. The benefit to dental implants is that it gives adults a permanent option to their missing tooth dilemma.
The person with one missing tooth
If only one of your teeth is missing, it can create a chain reaction throughout your mouth. Teeth begin shifting out of place, your bite begins changing, and everything you've ever worked for in your smile has changed. Implants are perfect stand-alone tooth replacements.
The adult who needs smile rehabilitation
Complete smile rehabilitation has never been easier than with dental implants. Implants can support any prosthesis from an individual crown to a multiple tooth bridge. That means no matter how many teeth you need to replace dental implants are an option. They can be used in conjunction with other types of treatments to give you the overall results and health that you deserve.
The senior who needs a permanent denture
Wearing a removable denture may be difficult or even impossible for some people. If the fit isn't just right, you won't be able to keep it secure all throughout the day. An implant-supported denture provides stability while also freeing up space throughout the mouth. This makes it easier to eat and enjoy foods as well as speak more clearly than with traditional dentures.
You'll never know if implants are an option for you until you ask. Your implant consultation will include an exam, x-ray, and discussion of your needs. There's something right for everyone – are implants what's right for you?
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Missing teeth make it difficult to smile, chew, and even talk. Even one missing tooth can cause other teeth to drift out of place, creating further complications with your smile. If you've recently had a tooth extracted or will in the future, it's important to be ready to move forward with a tooth replacement option that will prevent further complications after the procedure.
Fixed bridges
A fixed dental bridge uses pontic teeth that are supported between full coverage crowns. They are typically used to replace one or two missing teeth, but only when healthy teeth are present on adjacent sides of the empty space.
Implant bridges
An implant bridge uses multiple crowns fused together, which form a bridge that is anchored onto titanium implant roots. It can be used regardless of whether there are healthy adjacent teeth or not. They are useful for when multiple teeth are missing and a traditional bridge will be inadequate.
Removable partial dentures
A removable partial denture clasps around existing teeth and can replace several teeth at one time. They are made of acrylic or acrylic fused with metal.
Fixed implant dentures
Implant dentures are permanently anchored onto 4 titanium implant roots. They free up more space throughout the mouth and are capable of replacing all teeth at one time, without ever needing to come out!
Talk to your dentist about which option is best for you. Your current oral health, existing restorations, and number of missing teeth will all have to be considered. Just one simple exam and X-rays is usually all that is needed to find out which option can restore your smile!
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Originally posted by veckus View PostThanks very much to all for these helpful replies!
The general consensus seems to be that I should increase the tension. I've since done that, and feel a constant pull but not necessarily pain. I never forget that I'm wearing it now, and seldom through the day I might feel a minor pain which I alleviate with a quick adjustment.
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Greg_b: if I've understood correctly, it looks like your method is strapless? I'm eager to try that, as I find the strap really annoying in its inconsistency (less tension when sitting, potentially painful amounts when walking or running), but I want to make sure I've understood it correctly.
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Originally posted by veckus View PostI sadly cant do manual tugging, my lifestyle just doesn't allot me the time.
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Well in the end there is always a difference in appearance between outer and inner skin, which will never disappear and never should. In your case, it's still very apparent that there is a scar where the two meet. The colour difference won't disappear, but the transition will over time look less apparent. Most restorers aim to have the scar line to end up right on the inner side of their restored foreskin at the end, as on an uncircumcised penis typically that is where the transition between inner and outer skin is. I'm also hoping to have it end up there, but I need to grow quite some more inner skin, as I had very little of that to begin with. Since you seem to have a lot of inner skin, with any dual tension device you will be tensioning both inner and outer skin anyhow. Once you have more skin to work with, those devices also allow you to tune the region you tension by deciding how you mount them. I wouldn't worry about it too much in your case, as I suspect you are tensioning the scar line anyhow, and with growth, the scar will automatically start fading. I'm not saying it will be totally invisible at the end, but you'd probably have to pull all the way back to even notice it at that stage. Good luck!
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Thanks very much to all for these helpful replies!
The general consensus seems to be that I should increase the tension. I've since done that, and feel a constant pull but not necessarily pain. I never forget that I'm wearing it now, and seldom through the day I might feel a minor pain which I alleviate with a quick adjustment.
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Greg_b: if I've understood correctly, it looks like your method is strapless? I'm eager to try that, as I find the strap really annoying in its inconsistency (less tension when sitting, potentially painful amounts when walking or running), but I want to make sure I've understood it correctly.
Reality: I think I get the bursts of tension when I walk, but I often stand and sit at work while I'm tugging, so that makes it even more on and off…. Unless you meant more or less than that? I'm thankful for your explanation of the 'sweet spot' which I think I've found? And you're right about my math assumption, and I secretly was hoping that having more skin means more surface area with which to encourage mitosis over, which would mean faster progress the more skin I have. Still frustrating though in these early stages (feels weird to call it early though, with 4 years of tugging). I do plan to continue taking pictures to make my progress more clear to me so I don't lose motivation, to your point.
Salamander: I sadly cant do manual tugging, my lifestyle just doesn't allot me the time. I have a tlc tugger and tlcx but cant really use either as I don't yet have enough skin. I agree, which is why I'm here looking for advice and I do wear the device I am able to use all day for the most part (explained in my original post).
BelgianChris: Thanks for the encouragement. While I'd love to add manual, I just cant find the time. I'll see what I can do though, since everyone is encouraging it so much. As for the comment on the scar line: do you mean that the dark tint gets spread out over more skin, thereby making it less visible (like if you get charcoal on your fingers, it's quite black, but if you smear it around on your fingers, it blends outward and seems less dark)? Or do you mean that it disappears into the foreskin (basically becoming inner foreskin) from stretching so much outer skin? I just want to know what to do to best address the issue, is all.
Thanks very much everyone for these thoughtful replies!
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By the way, don't bother too much about the appearance of your scar line. It seems like you were lucky to get a "clean" and "even" cut, which looks much better than some mess ups other people got. Typically with progress, it fades by itself. On the other hand, manual can be very good to really target specific areas!
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I don't see any issues in the way you tug, but I agree you might need to experiment with finding the optimum tension. I would also recommend adding manual to your mix. You say it wouldn't really work for you, but I often tug a few minutes or half an hour at night when watching TV or before going to sleep. Even when I'm travelling and take a short break from TLC-X I tend to do manual in between. The good thing is that you can combine your regular tugging with high tension manual sessions to add more variation. It won't harm to try and after a while you can see if you like it and if it assists your progress.
Good luck!
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Hi Vekkus.
You should have better results. Your tug time is something I am very jealous of as I can't tug very long as I can't wear a device to work.
Look. You need a device that can fold your skin over into. A device that pushes the head back in, and allows taping to be done correctly.
I started in the same boat, at square one, with no skin.
It takes a couple months of manual tugging to get enough starting skin to even use most devices.
Get a PUD or a TLC tugger. Only tape the last bit of skin that you have available. The deeper down you go on the shaft, the thicker and harder to stretch the skin is, and it does not grow quickly.
You should have changed and evolved when seeing no results. You should be ever so slightly tearing the skin to generate growth. This will be like a burn sensation, it is the sweet spot, and gives you results. But there is a fine line between damage and that effective feel the burn stretch.
The fact that you can tug as long as you do, there are people that are done in 2 years with time like that on their hands.
I would get a small medium size pud and wear it all day... Or a tlc tugger and wear that all day.
Take vitamins, and supplements for skin and circulation...
EDIT: Upon closer examination, your application looks perfect... Must be the tension is too small like greg said. Get a heavier weight or apply more tension...
Try weights, With weights, gravity gives you an accurate gauge of tension in ounces. So you can adjust more or less easily.
If you use a strap, you are angling your device and that will give you uneven results.
Try like 12 to 18 ounce range.
quit smoking if you do. Also... dont injure yourself. I have many times, and it sets you back weeks, even months. cause is usually too much tension, or a prostate pressure related issue...
herbs that have helped me raspberry leaf, vitamins, hair skin nails supplement, super beta prostate supplement.
THAT STRAP IS DOING LITERALLY NOTHING IN THE PHOTO PROVIDED. When using a strap, it must actually stretch to provide tension. Straps are annoying as hell... get some weights man.
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Welcome! You sound thoughtful and willing to experiment, that will serve you well in this endeavor. And, you sound reasonable in terms of time to restore, that will help.
When I started out, I tried for 24/7/365. All that was typically advised was to apply tension. I started with the pill tube method, and quickly switched to a method I devised, essentially the pill tube method without the pill tube, and with easier tape application, at least for me. And, during that time I had great progress, but also periods of little or no progress. I just continued, assuming that this was part of the deal.
Until I noticed a pattern to these on again off again periods of progress. What I noticed was that whenever I restarted tugging after a break, or switched to a longer insert, I had great progress for a while, then the progress would fall off. So, I tried making sure that I always used the amount of tension, ie it felt like, when I started using a longer insert. To describe it, it felt like I was putting a lot of tension on the skin when I first applied tension, but then, after a few moments, I could forget I had anything on. Bingo, no more slow/no growth periods.
So, my suggestion is that you experiment with tension. Don't change anything else just yet. If it were me, I would increase the tension a bit, and see how it goes for the next month or so. For me, just slightly less than optimal tension and my progress falls way off. Of course to do this, you will need to have some confidence it two things. First in setting tension consistently, second in observing progress. If it takes a few weeks to sort that out, make sure you take the time to do that. Once you have found the optimal amount of tension, then play with other things if you still want to.
Everything else sounds fine, to me, about what you are doing. Keep in mind that where you put the tape, what method you use, and most other details, are, well details. good to get right, but not the key. the key is to get enough tension to trigger skin growth. Nothing more. And, tension is tension. How you apply the tension makes no difference to the skin.
And, if you are curious, here is the method I used for most of my restoring:
Currently I am using inflation, which requires enough skin to use.
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Need AdviceHey thanks for reading,
I've been tugging fairly consistently for around 4 years now. I'm looking for suggestions, because I'm not seeing the progress I feel I should have seen after 4 years.
I started at a CI-1 (see pic 1) and I'm almost to a CI-2 (see pic 2) on a good day. My first 2 years of tugging I used a standard tlc tugger, and then I tried to use the tlcx but decided it was so difficult to put on with how little skin I had, that I really needed to wait to use it, and went back to the regular tlc. I came to terms with the fact I was having very slow progress and learned that guys with tight CI-1s often had to start with manual tugging and/or taped methods. I moved to taped/canister around 2 years ago, (maybe a bit less) and have been doing that since. However, I've still not seen any improvement in speed.
My routine is typically this: tug/tape every day of the week except weekends as shown in pics 3, 4, 5 (pic 3 my thumb is pointing at the whitish line where the tape actually folds my skin, pic 4 is with the tape/canister on, and pic 5 is tugging). I tug for about 8-12 hours, and dont really have the lifestyle to do manual tugging consistently, so it's 100% tape. I dont tug at night except a few times a month (I dont actually use a strap at night, merely having the canister on provides plenty of tension during nocturnal erections, and I dont want to hurt myself), and I dont frequently miss days but it does happen a few times a month (less than 5).
I have a few speculations: maybe I'm not taping correctly? I try to aim for the tape to be somewhere around my circumcision scar (because I want it to disappear, so I'm trying to primarily grow my outer foreskin), and you can see the wrinkle/white line in pic 3 hopefully to indicate where that fold is relative to everything else. I dont experience any pain even though pic 5 looks like excessive force, and I forget I'm wearing it all the time. Maybe I need to do it more or less?
I actually ran some math (nerd) and figured out that at the rate I'm currently going, it will take me around 36 years to get where I want, which to me is a clear indication that I'm doing something wrong. There's no way it should take that long.
So what am I doing wrong? Anyone have any suggestions? Am I taping correctly, or should I try something different? Frequency/tension/method/etc? Any ideas or questions are appreciated


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