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A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is an attempt to flood a website or online service by overwhelming it with traffic, rendering it unusable.
If you've experienced DDoS attacks before and your website is a news or independent media site or a human rights site, you can apply for free DDoS protection through Google Ideas' Project Shield at https://projectshield.withgoogle.com/public/. Public interest websites (such as minority rights organizations, independent media outlets in the developing world, global citizen journalist sites, etc.) can apply for free DDoS protection through CloudFlare's Project Galileo: https://www.cloudflare.com/galileo.
You can talk to your hosting provider about ways to defend against malicious traffic through DDoS attack protection. One good option is to sign up for a CloudFlare account, since the company offers a basic level of DDoS protection under its free (and $20/month) plans. If your site is under DDoS attack and the basic protection doesn't help, you can upgrade to a business account for $200/month to get it back up quickly.
Sucuri offers some DDoS protection with services ranging from $9.99 to $69.93/month. Another option is Incapsula, which provides a free 24-hour trial for its Instant Protection service if you're under DDoS attack, as well as a 7-day free trial. DDoS protection through Incapsula's business plan is $299/month. Some web hosting plans, such as OVH, offer DDoS protection as well.
If you want a backup site option in case of DDoS attack, consider setting up a Tumblr account to mirror content on your site if needed. The site has very good security and you can redirect your readers to your Tumblr site while getting your site back up, as New York Magazine did when its site came down after it had published a photograph of its magazine cover showcasing 35 accusers of Bill Cosby.
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Check out more digital hygiene tips:
- Removing public data
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- Https everywhere
- Anonymous "Tor" cloak or VPN
- Prepare for a DDos attack
- Two-step verification
- Privacy plug-ins/cookies
- Third-party permissions
- Image "hidden pixels"
- Links and attachments
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- Use a password manager/strong password
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A day after Inderjeet Singh bagged the gold medal on Day One of the Asian Athletics Championships, MR Poovamma got India its second medal – a silver – in the 400m run in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
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MR Poovamma clocked 53.07 seconds in her podium-standing effort. However, she narrowly missed the qualification for 2016 Rio Olympics by 1.07 seconds. This is India's second medal in the event. Given the way Indian athletes are brimming with confidence, more medals are expected in the remaining days of the Asian Athletics Championships.
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GeographyGeography is about understanding the earth and our place within it.
What is Geography?
GCSE Geography is about understanding the earth and our place within it. It examines how places and countries differ, how natural and human environments interact, and it explores the connections between places, resources, people and development. Geography examines why some places develop, while others remain in a state of instability, why some places are inflicted by catastrophic disasters while others not, and how the physical world can have such a dramatic influence on our daily lives.
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1. Population and Settlement
2. The Natural Environment
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How is it assessed?
|Paper 1
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|Paper 2
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Exam Board: Cambridge IGCSE
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Reading List
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Thanks for visiting our site. We are Jim and Gina Barry. Husband and wife team, married for 28 years and counting. We live in a beautiful part of rural Nova Scotia. We moved here 12 years ago from Newfoundland where Jim is originally from. In the beginning of our years together we owned and operated a bakery. That shouldn't come as a surprise to you if you have been reading for a while.
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After cleaning and building a web project, run on GlassFish 3.1.2 fails with the following error:
java.lang.RuntimeException: Uncompilable source code - Erroneous sym type: (<any>)void
This has happened multiple times. Cleaning and building the project multiple times does not work, re-starting the server after undeploying the project does not work either.
The project has compile on save turned on. This seems to be the problem because turning it off always fixes it. I never had to make any other source code or configuration changes that would fix things. It looks like NetBeans chokes on a mature and static project - no changes before the crash whatsoever. Also the place in the code where this happens changes - I cannot yet see a pattern.
I guess there are two problems. The primary one is that uncompilable source code.
The other one is that clean does not get rid of the uncompilable source code which is fairly depressing.
I guess that the "clean" issue can be solved without any further analysis of the root cause - if clean does not clean then that appears to be fundamental.
The place in the source code where this happens is the same across multiple clean-build-deploy-run processes. It just changes for the same project in multiple occurrences of this problem.
If I switch compile on save back on then the error is back.
This is now 100% reproducible - even after undeployemnt, server shutdown, IDE shutdown, deleting of var/cache/index. No errors in the IDE log. It must be a known issue, I just found bug 178597.
Could you try one thing please. Shut down the IDE and go to your IDE user directory (location can be found in IDE's Help->About dialog) and delete folder {your-user-dir}/var/cache/index and restart IDE. It will cause rescanning (and also recompiling) of all your project source files which can take a while but I wonder whether that will fix your problem or not. Thanks.
Hi David,
I did this twice because I did not believe the result the first time:
- Checked that COS is on
- undeployed web project
- shut down server
- shut down IDE
- deleted {user-dir}/var/cache/index
- started IDE
- cleaned and built project (yes it compiled files, I could see that not only the ant task was displayed but also the number of files compiled)
- deployed the project
- run the project
In this process there were no errors in any logs in addition to the runtime error on the server java.lang.RuntimeException: Uncompilable source code - Erroneous sym type:
So from here it looks like the compilation creates the uncompilable class file again.
There are already multiple issues in the bug system one of which claims to have a reproducing testcase. I will get back with the ID later.
My Questions (I am trying to help):
- Can you suggest a tool that searches a directory for "uncompilable source" code files? I think we have to be unconventional - perhaps something like findbugs or anything that uses byte code engineering libraries?
- Can you suggest any strategy to produce a testcase from a large project for this? If I touch the source code now then I will change all sorts of conditions and the case might disappear quickly. This DOES reproduce at my end for now. I have copied a snapshot of the project and my userdir but I will have to move on.
I don't think I can make a case from other issues except if I search for "Uncompilable source code" there are a few, and also a few articles on the web.
If the IDE does not absolutely need these troublesome files to function correctly then I have some serious doubts about whether they should be written/deployed at all.
Honza is the best guy to have a look into this I think as it is directly related to javac used by the IDE.
In this project four class files out of 980 contain the string "Uncompilable source code". So I could try to shrink the project step by step until I get a testcase for you.
But this takes too long if for every step I have to delete var/cache/index and re-start, and who knows whether this will work?
That is why I am asking for a strategy. I am waiting ...
One of the key reasons for introducing Compile/Deploy on Save was to allow starting of unfinished applications ("This piece of code is not finished yet, but I would like to run the application and test some unrelated parts.").
So the root cause is that the compilation that is being done on IDE start (with clean caches) apparently thinks that some of the classes are uncompilable, even if they should be compilable. But its next to impossible to say why without a reproducible testcase. So, if you could produce a small testcase from the project (or share the whole project on which the bug can be reproduced), that would enable us to fix this bug.
As for the strategy - I am not sure if this can be made much simpler in general case, there are too many variants. You can try copying the suspect file into a new project along with its transient dependencies (making the method bodies in the dependencies empty, so that the closure is smaller). But I cannot guarantee this will lead to small reproducible testcase.
Your effort is much appreciated.
I cannot see any benefit in running an application that is partially broken. I have never used this feature. I thought that there might be benefits for the IDE to function e.g. for refactoring and code completion but this does not seem to be the case. Perhaps if a test class is full of syntactical errors, being able to run single working methods has become valuable.
I am not really sure whether I should be trying to fins this bug which is in a feature that I don't want in the first place.
Deploying uncompilable code is crazy! The more I think about it, the more this looks like a bad hack.
Can't you give me anything to speed up my testing efforts? Any technical background, any logging, any patches?
It is a nightmare having to shut down the IDE, delete the cache index and wait for the IDE to re-build the cache and open the project.
Having to go through this even once for fixing my work if bug fixing is no consideration is an insult - we know it doesn't even work in this case. There needs to be a IDE support for this type of situation whether the root cause is fixed or not. There might be others. Would you please open an issue for that and cc me. Or open an issue to remove compilation of uncompilable code.
Many thanks.
> Can't you give me anything to speed up my testing efforts? Any technical
> background, any logging, any patches?
It mostly depends on what exactly you see (what exactly is the error reported for the "Uncompilable" file, btw? E.g. in the Tasks window.) There are very many possible causes, including rare bug-to-bug incompatibility between your JDK and the internal compiler, which is based on JDK7 and adheres more strictly to the Java Language Specification than many versions JDK6 javacs.
But, I can do that work if I can get the code - I assume that either Marian or Jiri (both CCed) could help with the code transfer.
> It is a nightmare having to shut down the IDE, delete the cache index and wait
> for the IDE to re-build the cache and open the project.
I can feel the pain - but it is very hard to me to say how to make it easier when all I know so far is basically "it is broken".
> Having to go through this even once for fixing my work if bug fixing is no
> consideration is an insult - we know it doesn't even work in this case. There
> needs to be a IDE support for this type of situation whether the root cause is
> fixed or not. There might be others. Would you please open an issue for that
Well, if you can suggest how such support should look like (technically - what does it do and how?), then we can talk about that. But, as I don't have any really implementable idea on how to generally do that, I do not see much value in creating such issue. The only thing that came to my mind is to pack everything (the sources, IDE cache, dependencies, everything) and send that for analysis.
> and cc me. Or open an issue to remove compilation of uncompilable code.
Let me separate two things here:
-compilation of uncompilable code into the IDEs caches is mandatory, otherwise the uncompilable class wouldn't be visible to most IDE features. Problems like the one you are describing would still be visible because of the red error badges. So the bug you are describing is important anyway.
-running the code even though it is uncompilable (or the IDE believes so) can be eliminated. In fact, you had to accept (at least once) a dialog saying that the project was compiled with error and asking whether the project should be run anyway. There are basically two ways to achieve that:
--always run the build script and the external javac when (re-)deploying. On the user level, this can be (to some level) achieved by disabling CoS/DoS (more support on the project level might make that nicer for the user, though).
--not allowing the user to run projects with errors, but still using the classfiles produced by the IDE compiler - but note that in your case, you wouldn't be able to deploy (in CoS/DoS mode), because the IDE thinks there are errors in your code. Also, this was explicitly requested, so this is guaranteed to upset some/many users.
One more thing that came to my mind: inside the var/cache/index, there are segment directories, and a "segments" file, which maps source roots to the segment directories. If you know into which source root the offending file belongs, you can try deleting only the specific segment directory, which should make the reindexing faster.
What I did in the past in situations like this is to create a patched version of a module which dumps lots of logging and send it to user and asked for the logs. After several exchanges of patched modules you usually are able to understand what's happening.
After reading all comments, I think we may be getting a bit closer to a solution. Inevitably there are some misunderstandings, mainly because I am not familiar with the NetBeans code, but let me summarise from my perspective anyway. My hope is that more understanding will result in:
a) an efficient ad hoc process for pinpointing this issue
b) an acceptable future process that lets a user recover from this scenario
c) better support for handling potential future errors in this area
Some points to consider:
- The project does compile without errors. There is absolutely no indication of any kind visually, including potential error markers anywhere in the IDE, and the log files are absolutely clean. The error occurs at runtime AFTER successful deployment, and only if the application hits the bad code - which might or might not happen. My observation is consistent with other reports on the web. The confusion is that the code fails at runtime while there is no error in the source code whatsoever.
- The error is unrecoverable. After shutting dowen the IDE, deleting the cache, deleting the build dir, starting, the IDE re-creates the error if it is in COS mode
- We have a simple discriminator which is a text search for "Uncompilable source code" in the class files
- It would help if while the IDE is running, parts of the cache belonging to a project or or all of it could be cleared without having to re-start the IDE, and without having to figure out which part that is. For this exercise and generally.
- It would be very helpful if the IDE would write to the output whenever it writes a class that is classified "Uncompilable source code". If you could attach a patch to 7.1.1 that would do this, then we could use this case to test it.
After all, we might get a small reproducible testcase that would be valuable to test any new functionality in this area. Unfortunately, I cannot send all the source code. I also have some doubt that it will actually reproduce as easily as we think because of potential platform differences and many other unknowns such as compiler versions. Even then, it takes a lot of communication and work to achieve the desired result. I have been there.
I have tried to reproduce the problem in a separate directory with the same project setup. It did not reproduce there. So there is no hope at all that I can ever produce a testcase ...
Even more, when I re-opened the original set of projects without having touched them, the problem vanished. But I am sure the problem will be back. Hopefully by then, you will have a plan of attack and and some tools that can pinpoint the problem.
There is only a class file with "Uncompilable source code" in nbproject\private\org-nbheaven-sqe-core-java\CompileOnSaveHelper\7AF863D6\ - about 4 weeks old.
When searching the snapshot copy of var/cache/index dir for files containing "uncompilable source code", I found
The entries causing the runtime exception had bad classes in a project used in libraries, too. However the library project did not have any errors. From this is apparent that there was a cascading effect (bad classes referencing other bad classes).
It appears there are always a few erroneous files in the cache, but sometimes the count grows quite a bit. In my case, now it contains
Should these erroneous files be in there? Why dont't they get replaced with good ones? It looks like the cache is growing in an uncontrolled way.
(In reply to comment #16)
That sounds very strange. Could you please describe your project setup? Do you have JDK (sources/as a library) somewhere on classpath? What are the source roots corresponding to "s2" and "s5" in the ".netbeans\7.1.1\var\cache\index\segments"?
Generally, there are two variants of the .sig files:
-for project sources and its non-binary dependencies, these are compiled classfiles, possibly with repaired compilation errors (i.e. with the "Uncompilable ..." string).
-for binary dependencies (e.g. JDK's rt.jar, project libraries for which the binary is preferred over the source, etc.) these are mostly classfiles, but without any method bodies. These are created when the original classfiles do not contain parameter names, and are used as a cache so that the parameter names are not parsed from the (attached) sources each time they are needed. These files are not (or should not) be copied outside var/cache/index.
So it is strange that you have "Uncompilable" in any sig file with name resembling a JDK class, as those should not normally contain any method bodies.
Created attachment 117327 [details]
Patched java.source module.
To be placed into ${netbeans.install.dir}/java/modules. The jar has been patched for debugging - please retain the original jar.
Created attachment 117328 [details]
Patched javac-impl.
To be placed into ${netbeans.install.dir}/java/modules/ext. The jar has been patched for debugging - please retain the original jar.
I have attached a patched version of the java.source module and the internal version of javac. Please make sure you have a copy of the original jars, as the debugging ones are not thoroughly tested. The changes include:
1. prints a log message when a tree is repaired from uncompilable to compilable
2. prints a log message for files that have been compiled with errors (based on some of the comments the set of files from 1. and 2. may not be the same, which is very surprising, but rather printing it twice)
3. print a log message when a file containing "Uncompilable source code" is copied into build/classes - similar messages is added to the status line
4. a warning dialog is shown before any deployment of code that is considered uncompilable by the IDE (only those fitting under point "2." are considered). This warning exists since the first CoS/DoS enabled release, but this change disallows disabling it.
Note that it is very common for uncompilable classes to be compiled into var/cache/index during development (save of uncompilable file, focus lost while the file is uncompilable, etc.) So when you see something strange, you will probably need to say which of these lines are not correct.
Thanks Jan, I have installed the patches.
In reply to comment #17:
I don't think that I have JDK sources on the classpath. Could you suggest any safe way to verify this? I have ant and maven projects.
I searched uncompilable sources on a different computer with different project and found uncompilable jdk sig files, too. However one needs to tweak Windows to find these files using the ordinary search:
- Open explorer
- Right-click the mouse on "My Computer", and select, "Manage".
- Under "Indexing Services", select "Properties."
- Select "Index files with unknown extensions" and click "Apply."
(In reply to comment #21)
> Thanks Jan, I have installed the patches.
> In reply to comment #17:
> s2=jar\:file\:/C\:/Program%20Files/Java/jdk1.6.0_30/jre/lib/rt.jar\!/
> s5=jar\:file\:/C\:/Program%20Files/Java/jdk1.6.0_30/jre/lib/jce.jar\!/
> I don't think that I have JDK sources on the classpath. Could you suggest any
> safe way to verify this? I have ant and maven projects.
These are index segments for binary roots, so presumably no JDK sources on CP.
Thanks for the investigation, I think I know what is the cause of this specific behavior. These "Uncompilable" strings in the body-less sig files are generated for bridge methods. These are used when e.g. class implements Comparable<String> to generate a bridge from the original compare(Object, Object) method into the implemented compare(String, String). These are benign in the caches for JDK, to my knowledge. I tried a simple example in sources:
package javaapplication9;
import java.util.Comparator;
public class JavaApplication9 implements Comparator<String> {
public static void main(String... args) {
((Comparator) new JavaApplication9()).compare("12", "23");
new JavaApplication9().compare("12", "23");
public int compare(String s1, String s2) {
new Exception().printStackTrace();
return 0;
and did not see a problem with running that in the CoS mode, so this is probably not the root cause of the main problem you are seeing.
The IDE is very stable with the patches. It compiles uncompilable source code and then repairs it as soon as the errors are fixed.
I created a new bug 210864 which might be related to the patches. Just in case.
Closing and re-opening all projects fixed the problem in my case while anything else including deletion of cache index and re-starting the IDE did not. I would suggest NOT to do this because it removes the evidence which could otherwise be analysed with patches as supplied here for 7.1.
I am afraid that we need something to begin with - either a reproducible test case or at least the logs produced by the above patches. Note bugs like this are generally being fixed as their root causes are being found (e.g. bug #209661).
Happens again with
Product Version: NetBeans IDE Dev (Build 201205200400)
Updates: Updates available
Java: 1.6.0_31; Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM 20.6-b01
System: Windows XP version 5.1 running on x86; Cp1252; en_NZ (nb)
2 class files found containing string "uncompilable". I have not applied the patches to this build because I don't know whether they are compatible. After the previous experience, I am waiting for your instructions what to do with my current configuration. As you can see there are updates available but I did not do anything with them yet.
Created attachment 120250 [details]
IDE log files zipped
First, could you please backup the cache dir? May turn out to be useless, but its the only thing we have. The cache dir moved for 7.2:
Then, please try to look for files with names ending with ".err" in the cache which would correspond to the Java files from which the broken classfiles (same name and package structure). If these exist, some errors should be listed in them, which might give some clue. If these do not exist, that would be an interesting information too.
I backed up userdir when this happened. There are no .err files. Also I could not find any files in the userdir that contain string "uncompilable" in usedir as last time - only in project dir. Also I have not cleaned the project, not changed any source code, not touched it at all. No idea if I get new errors if I do that. Waiting for new instructions.
I will attach a project that reproduces a bug analogous to the original report. It is unclear whether that relates to the last reported problem, that might be more related to the bridge methods problem described in #c22, but I am not sure as I didn't find any reproducible test case for that.
To reproduce:
-unpack the attached project, open.
-the Main class is without error badge, but is repaired (contains throw new RuntimeException)
-create the required "Undefined" class
-the Dep class is updated, but the Main class is not and the throw new RE remains.
Created attachment 120568 [details]
A test project.
This might be interesting: The test project causes an OutOfMemoryError when opened as the first project in a new userdir. See issue 213860.
The above problem is fixed by:
More cases leading to Uncompilable source code fixed under bug #182009.
verified in trunk
The fix seems to be OK.
release72, nb-javac:
other changes in NB:
Integrated into 'releases', will be available in build *201206212341* or newer. Wait for official and publicly available build.
Changeset: http://hg.netbeans.org/releases/rev/ce29161d34d4
User: Jan Lahoda <email@example.com>
Log: #210053: need to record class usages for classes used as method return types and variable types.
Integrated into 'main-golden', will be available in build *201206220002* on http://bits.netbeans.org/dev/nightly/ (upload may still be in progress)
Changeset: http://hg.netbeans.org/main-golden/rev/1908fee51970
User: Jan Lahoda <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Log: #210053: need to record class usages for classes used as method return types and variable types.
While this contains fixes, I still experience these errors which I reported in issue 210053 which is still open.


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text: STYLE John Varvatos Draws Amy Adams, Willie Nelson to 11th Annual Stuart House Benefit 5:20 PM PDT 4/13/2014 by Kimberly Nordyke FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Associated Press Amy Adams Darren Le Gallo The proceeds from the event go toward a program at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center that focuses on helping sexually abused children. Designer John Varvatos shut down Melrose Avenue on a sunny Sunday afternoon for his 11th annual event benefiting Stuart House, a program of the rape treatment center at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center that focuses on helping sexually abused children. About 1,600-1,800 people were expected to attend the event, a charity concert and action held outside Varvatos' boutique at 8800 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood (near Robertson Boulevard). Varvatos told The Hollywood Reporter that he was hoping to raise $1.3 million-$1.5 million from the family-friendly event (last year's event brought in $830,000 for a total of more than $3.5 million up to that point). STORY: Behind the Scenes of Willie Nelson's John Varvatos Campaign "This is a big family event; it's not about a big black-tie Hollywood thing -- it's about bringing your kids out to support something that protects your kids," he said. "What we're trying to do is spread the word that sexual abuse isn't acceptable, and kids [who have been sexually abused] can feel like they're not the cause of it, and there's no shame and they can still live a productive lifestyle." He also marveled at how the benefit, which was presented by Chrysler with a kids tent by Hasbro Studios, has grown since its first year. "We've gone from a party in my parking lot to shutting down Melrose for blocks, which nobody gets to do," he added. Amy Adams and her actor-artist fiance, Darren Le Gallo, served as honorary co-chairs of the benefit. Adams told THR that she got involved with Stuart House about five years ago when she was asked to host a brunch there and witnessed firsthand the work of the organization, overseen by its founder and director, Gail Abarbanel. "Seeing work they did and the impact that it had on the boys and girls, women and men, who are affected by this, it was pretty amazing," she said. "Once I visited, I was kind of in for life." Added Le Gallo: "Having a [3-year-old] daughter, it's even more close to home, but seeing how everything [at Stuart House] is contained, and it's a really safe environment, and it makes the kids feel comfortable talking about something that is really hard to talk about -- that's huge. Hopefully every state will have one of these eventually." Adams -- dressed in Tori Burch blazer and blouse along with Rag & Bone jeans -- said she also appreciated the laid-back nature of Sunday's event. "I'm wearing casual clothes on the red carpet," laughed the Oscar-nominated American Hustle actress, who is fresh off the grueling duties of awards season. The event, produced by 15/40 Productions, drew a slew of famous faces, including Varvatos' former Fashion Star colleague Jessica Simpson, Eric McCormack, Joe Manganiello (who told THR of a possible Magic Mike 2 sequel: "I think we're gonna do it soon, but we haven't set a start date or anything like that"), Donald Faison, Gene Simmons, James van der Beek, Courtney Love (pictured below with Varvatos), Rachel Zoe, KaDee Strickland, Gillian Jacobs and Bill Bellamy. Those in attendance were treated to a performance by Willie Nelson and his sons Lukas and Micah. "John [Varvatos] and I have known each other for a while," Nelson told THR of how he got involved with the event. "But I wasn't aware he was involved in Stuart House until just recently." (Nelson recently appeared in an ad campaign for Varvatos.) Attendees munched on food ranging from In-N-Out burgers to Dogtown Dogs hot dogs to wood-fired pizza from Dang Brothers Pizza, which has converted a fire truck into an oven. Also on display was a 2014 limited-edition Chrysler 300C designed in collaboration with Varvatos that retails for about $60,000. Klaus Busse, head of interior design at Chrysler Group, told THR that the car boasts titanium (not chrome) finish and metallic leather seats, among other special features. Meanwhile, inside the kids tent, the younger attendees took part in arts and crafts, played various Hasbro board games, were entertained by a magician, played air hockey and foosball, and shot Nerf guns. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Kimberly Nordyke firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


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On the issue of Are Colonics Useful?–from the standpoint of Classical Chinese Medicine Colonic "Irrigation", High Colonics, and Colon Cleanses are a disaster.
Better Ways to Treat Your Colon
They are exactly the wrong way to treat our guts, which are like soup cooking on a flame, not like sewers. Our colons are, first of all, self cleaning. Secondly, if you want to get your colon working optimally, the best way is to give it a rest with gentle fasting. Another factor, the major factor, is diet. Stop eating junk, start eating freshly made food rich in vegetables and digestion stimulating herbs and spices and your colon will heal itself. (See, below).
Are Colonics Useful? Constipation, IBS, Ulcerative Colitis?
If your interest in colon cleansing comes from suffering from constipation or irritable bowel syndrome, then treat the root of the problem with acupuncture, herbal medicine, but not purgative herbs, which again, don't treat the root of the problem, and with other therapies like mindfulness. Colonics don't treat the root of any digestive syndromes, they treat the symptom, and with only marginal efficacy. I have seen so many patients who spent a lot of money on colonics for constipation who were left with the same constipation after treatment. If your health, and youinterest in colonics comes from anxiety about health and wellness, then take more productive positive action.
Colonics hark back to the medical quacks of a century ago, who treated, and continue to treat, our guts like sewers to be flushed out. Its actually has some basis in Christian notions of the lower body as the repository of sin, as something dirty to be cleansed. (See the Christian Scientist Naturopathic Movements in Battle Creek, Michigan, that gave us cold breakfast cereal). Western Medicine was really unbelievably primitive before the advent of 20th century science, and a good lot of medicine involved bleeding, purging, and treatment with toxic heavy metals. As late as the 1890s M.D.s in Europe were treating TB with Arsenic and Camphor. When I graduated Acupuncture school in 1992 Rheumatologists were still treating Arthritis with Gold injections, which are highly toxic. In fact, as most of us know, all to often even today the drugs prescribed, are highly toxic, and only sometimes the ideal first choice.
"Vegetables to Keep the Body Clean"
The best way to treat the gut is to give it a rest. Try fasting for one day a week. As well, Chinese Medicine has this to say, "eat rice for energy, meat for strength, and vegetables to keep everything clean." The problem of chronic constipation is best treated with diet, and dealing with any underlying emotional/nervous system issues that are constricting peristalsis in the intestine.. The Ayurvedic herb Triphala (I use Ayush brand Trifal) is also excellent, and is a mild stool softener high in antioxidants. Trifal is not only a stool softener, but is in the Ayurvedic category of Rasayana, herbs that promote health and wellbeing.
Basti in Ayurveda
Ayurveda does do a kind of colon cleansing, but under highly specific circumstances. Called basti, it involves enema with specific herbal mixtures matched to the patient that are infused with ghee and sesame oil. They are used for only about 33% of the population, folk with dryness in the gut, and Vata elevation, and are prescribed by doctors whose specialty is Panchakarma treatment.
People are currently obsessed with toxins. Its a kind of nationwide panic that is an over-reaction to the Standard American Diet of wheat, dairy, meat, beer, and sugar that produces the kind of sluggishness in the gut that many folk suffer from. But the solution is not to flush the gut out, but to change the diet, use herbs, exercise, and take care of your food culture so that you eat healthy fresh meals in a relaxed setting. All of that will stimulate your Agni Digestive fire (Pi Hun Hua in Chinese Medicine) so as to "burn off" Ama "toxic sludge" by-products of weak digestion. Colonics, on the other hand, may harm the microbiome of the gut, and douse, or weaken, our digestive fire.
See here for more info on healthy detoxification in Chinese Medicine. From the western medicine standpoint, look here
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ENDURrun 2012 Stage 6: The 10km Time Trial
It hurts up to a point and then it doesn't get any worse. – Ann Trason
Today's stage is the shortest of all, a mere 10km down a nice flat net downhill route. Sounds easy, compared to all the other stages we've run this week. But it does come after arguably the hardest stage, and the idea is to run fast and catch up to the person in front of you. On trashed legs, it's not as easy as it looks.
For the first time this week, I slept in for the race. My normal wake-up time is 5:45am, so I can get breakfast down, get organized, and get to the start line in good time. Ed was banging on my door at 6:30am, waking me out of a dead sleep. My sleep this week has also been terrible, probably why I slept in so late. That and the partying going on outside until 3:00am. Stupid students. Because I was so rushed, I didn't do some of my pre-race rituals, like take my Advil, or put cream on my back (I've got a bad rash that is very itchy and painful; no idea where it came from). I did remember my watch this time, but forgot the heart rate monitor. Not a great start to the day.
This stage is also a point-to-point race, starting in Elmira, and ending in Conestoga, in front of the race director's house. We all have to be ferried out to the start line, either in someone's car, or your own (and you have to go get it afterwards). I was waiting around for a ride, and eventually got one with Bob and Jackie (current ENDURrun Ultimate leaders for the men and women). Costas and Savvas, two Sport competitors, were also in the car.
Temperatures this morning were quite cool, cooler than I remember it ever being. I debated whether I should wear my jacket while running, but decided not to. Forecast was sunny, with few clouds, and I knew that I'd heat up in a flash. The course is mostly in the open, with little shade, and I'd bake in the jacket.
My IT band was sore, as was my right Achilles heel. I'd iced both the night before while watching a movie (the Bourne Supremacy, for those curious), and when I went to bed, they felt okay. But in the morning, doing some test jogging up the street, I knew I was in for a tough run. In past stages, the IT band has been painful up to the 8km mark or so, then settled down. Since the race is only 10km, it means that I will likely be in much pain until just before the end. Lovely.
Lloyd starts everyone in reverse order based on their times from the day before. There were also a number of guest runners today, as it is Saturday, and 10km runs are popular among the running folk. They were interspersed in the Ultimate and Sport competitors. Since I've been so slow this week, I was starting pretty soon, likely in the first 10 runners. I took my spot, talked to Lloyd for about 50 seconds, then he counted me down and I started off.
Pain. It's all I felt. Like a knife sticking in the side of my knee. I also had a new pain, under the ball of my right foot. Symptoms were like plantar fasciitis, but I've never felt that, so I don't know. All I know is that it was uncomfortable. I laboured to about the 2km marker, then took my first walk break. Ahead I could see one of the runners that started ahead of me. I did try and see if I could overtake him, but with me walking it wasn't going to happen.
The route is very straight and long, which makes it seem endless. I much prefer something that weaves and change directions; where I can't look 3km straight down the road and see everyone. It feels like I'm not getting anywhere.
The run/walk/run continued for probably the next 2km to the 6km mark. At that point the pain became a little bearable and I was able to ditch the walking. I motored through the last 3km or so without walks, and finished in probably a personal worst time. It was very sobering and depressing. The time didn't bother me as much as the pain I felt in the knee. If it feels like that, how is it going to feel for 42.2km? Not pleasant, that's for sure.
After the race I stood in Lloyd's pool; the cold water felt real nice on my legs. Since it was an early race, the food was all breakfast-like. Lots of home made stuff like pancakes, as well as donuts and fruit and other snacks. And coffee. Lots of coffee.
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Cross Country Skiing
Winter isn't everyone's favorite season, to be sure, but those of us who are cross country skiers have more than a little outdoor enjoyment to look forward to during the snow season each winter. In fact, taking up cross country skiing or snowshoeing can transform your relationship to winter.
If you're someone who isn't especially enamored of the season, and/or who has trouble dealing with the cold, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to cultivate an interest in an outdoor/nature-based activity like cross country skiing during the winter months.
The end result is likely to be elevated spirits, a probable increase in the amount of fun and pleasure in your weekly schedule, and often a growing appreciation of winter and the extraordinary beauty and tranquility of the natural world when it's blanketed in snow. If you're someone who already engages in snow-sports, cross country skiing can enrich your winter repertoire.
Too many people try to hibernate during the colder months, and it's clear that many of us don't do well when we stay cooped up indoors for months on end. The results include being subject to such common maladies as the "winter blues," or S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder), or winter depression.
Getting major doses of fresh air, sunshine, and exhilarating outdoor exercise during the winter months are extremely effective antidotes to such conditions -- as spending time in the natural world is a great prescription for higher spirits and a sense of well-being at any time of year.
Granted that winter requires a bit more of us. We need to learn to deal with the cold and know what to wear, and how to take care of ourselves, when the temperatures drop -- although warm spells are far from uncommon during the winter months, and bitter cold is rare in our region of the country.
People who say they can't stand the cold usually haven't learned to dress appropriately. With enough layers of the right clothing anyone, including you, can be "toasty warm" and comfortable on the coldest winter days.
There are quite a few outdoor options available to us in winter. Downhill ("alpine") skiing gets by far the lion's share of publicity, given that it's a billion-dollar industry, but not everyone is attracted to this popular and not-exactly-inexpensive form of skiing. Reasons include the cost of lift tickets, long lift lines and crowds, and the risk of injury, which is much higher than for cross country skiing.
Snowshoeing and cross country skiing are winter favorites among many hikers, nature-walkers, and others who enjoy communing quietly with the natural world. This form of skiing has actually been around for thousands of years, and it's different from downhill skiing in many ways.
It's also largely ignored by much of the media -- as are other undramatic "semi-solitary sports" like hiking, wilderness camping, and snowshoeing, except when people take them to extremes.
Misinformation about cross country skiing circulates widely in the media and elsewhere. We often hear people say they've heard that cross country skiing is "incredibly strenuous", or that it requires very high levels of skill.
What's incorrect about such statements is that while cross country skiing, like anything else, can indeed be done at breakneck speed and Olympics-level competitiveness and intensity (which is what you're likely to see on TV), the overwhelming majority of cross country skiers do it in a much lower-key way.
You can, for example, cross country ski in a slow, gentle, and relatively relaxed way, on reasonably flat ground, stopping frequently to soak in the snow-covered scenery, take photos, etc. Or you can ski in a much faster, more aerobic way on steeper hills and more challenging trails. Like hiking or any number of other outdoor activities, whether it's easy or strenuous depends on how you go about it and what kind of trails (and terrain) you're on -- and the choice is yours.
Ultimately, cross country skiing is a great way to get outside for a few hours on a winter day, see some gorgeous natural scenery, enjoy the wonderfully peaceful quiet of the winter woods, indulge in some refreshing exercise, fill your lungs with as much clean air as possible, and have a bit of fun with others or on your own.
Hills can be fun indeed on cross country skis, but unlike with downhill skiing, hills are not the be-all and end-all of cross country skiing, as the term "cross country" implies. On cross country skis you can go uphill, downhill, and along flat terrain, but for most of us, the point is not to race or careen downhill at high speeds for the thrills and the adrenaline rush (although those are possibilities for anyone who wants to indulge in them).
Rather it's to explore wooded trails, immerse ourselves in some lovely winter scenery, and perhaps attempt to experience a feeling of oneness with the natural world in winter.
Cross Country Skiing Fundamentals
What follows is a detailed discussion of cross country skiing and what's involved -- for beginners and anyone else with limited experience who wants to learn more.
Some of this information is adapted from Charles Cook's book The Essential Guide to Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing in the United States (Henry Holt & Company, 1997). Cook is the founder and director of Wild Earth Adventures.
This discussion is addressed not only to members and non-members of Wild Earth Adventures who may be accompanying us on our cross country ski trips during the winter months, but also to those of you who live in other areas of the United States and elsewhere who will ski on your own, with friends, or with organized groups.
Some Basics
There are actually several kinds of cross country skiing, each involving somewhat different skills, goals, and trail surfaces. Athletes who race competitively on cross country skis probably don't have a lot in common with those who shuffle through their local park, stopping often to admire the scenery or search for birdlife. And patrons of groomed trails at ski centers will have a radically different kind of day than adventurers on a backcountry ski tour.
Cross country skis are an invention, vastly improved over the years, which allow you to glide (or shuffle, if you're a novice or want to take it extremely easy) across a snowy landscape -- either on trails or through open areas, and sometimes ascending as well as descending hills. How you use the skis once your have them on is up to you.
If you're sports-minded, enjoy strenuous exercise, and like to challenge yourself, you may want to master technique and even consider competition at some point. If you're excited by the idea of adventure off the beaten path, you're probably a good candidate for learning backcountry skills and gearing up for some winter wilderness treks.
Or if you're like many other potential skiers, maybe you just want to have fun, fill your lungs with fresh air, and spend a few pleasurable hours out in nature under the winter sun.
Even though it's sure to come most easily to those who are fit and have stamina, don't rule out cross country (also called "Nordic skiing") just because you're in less-than-great shape or aren't interested in strenuous workouts. Plenty of people, including those in senior citizens' ski groups (yes, such groups exist), enjoy the activity without pushing hard.
Try it if the idea attracts you, but consider taking it extra easy the first few times, and stick to relatively flat terrain until you start to feel at home on the skis.
Some of us have a particular bias toward using cross country skis and snowshoes as a means of getting close to nature and communing with the winter wilds. While hills can be great fun once you get the knack of controlling your skis, and the highs of aerobic skiing on tracked trails can't be overrated, many of us find nothing more rewarding than spending time (on and off our skis) experiencing the beauty and richness of nature. Cross country is a superb way to stay connected with the natural world in winter.
Ski Touring, Nordic Skiing, and Cross Country Skiing
These three terms are used synonymously here, which has been common practice for many years but not universally so. In some areas "ski touring" most often refers to the kind of skiing one does in a backcountry area, and "cross country skiing" means gliding on tracked trails at a ski center. But the meanings are sometimes reversed in other regions. For the time being it seems best to ignore such distinctions. In any case, cross country skiing is the term most frequently used.
How Cross Country Skis Work
Unlike downhill skis, cross country skis have to do the job of getting up uphill as well as across expanses of relatively level ground. If you're a beginner, you may wonder how it's possible to ski up a hill without slipping backward, or to maintain forward motion when moving across "flats."
The answer: cross country skis are designed to grip snow under the center of each ski when your weight is on it, giving you enough traction to push forward with that ski and then glide on the other ski.
Originally an animal skin was attached to one ski for traction. Most modern cross country skis are slightly bowed (the amount each ski arcs is called the "camber"). Under the center of each ski you apply a wax that will grip the snow, or with waxless skis -- which have become popular during the past few decades -- there's a built-in relief pattern underneath.
When your weight is equally balanced between the skis, the pattern or waxed surface in the center remains slightly off the snow, so you can glide down a hill without resistance. When your weight shifts from side to side, which happens naturally when you move your legs in walking or cross country skiing, the ski on the "weighted" side will momentarily hold the snow, making it possible to push ahead.
As you learn to ski, you should find your body moving more fluidly and efficiently. This is when cross country skiing starts to become extra pleasurable. After every push or "kick" you get bit of a free ride, and going down hills furnishes additional fun once you've learned better control (but if you're not currently comfortable with hills you can usually avoid them, since almost all ski centers include some easy trails with only gentle inclines). And keeping up a continuous "push and glide" over some distance, if you choose, is when cross country produces a truly extraordinary workout.
Becoming a Cross Country Skier
Consider making this winter the season that you give Nordic skiing a serious try. Or if you're experienced, maybe you can make it more an integral part of your winter regimen. All you need is access to snow, a suitable area, and the desire to ski.
Your options include joining a club or other group like Wild Earth Adventures that offers cross country ski trips suitable for beginners (we also welcome experienced skiers and our trips do attract them). There's much to be learned from the person who's guiding the outing and also from other skiers, and some of their energy and enthusiasm are bound to rub off on you.
If you don't have access to an organized group in the area where you live, see if you can find experienced friends who could help teach you and accompany you on some cross country outings. If necessary, don't hesitate to get started on your own.
Cross Country Ski Centers
There's no better place to learn than at a cross country ski center, sometimes also called a cross country ski area, or a Nordic ski center, or a ski touring center. Everything you'll need should be available there, including equipment rentals, lessons, maps, easy (and more challenging) trails, and a heated shelter to retreat to when you're tired.
Ski centers aren't just for beginners, of course. Even if you have your own equipment and are a proficient skier, a cross country ski center offers the convenience of groomed trails, which can be a godsend when it hasn't snowed in days (in the grooming process, fresh snow can be kicked up from underneath and an icy surface can often be made skiable again).
Most ski centers are naturally situated in snow belts where annual snowfall tends to be substantial. In the northeastern U.S. the largest number of ski centers, not surprisingly, are found in mountainous areas of the northern New England states, upstate New York, and other regions that tend to have reasonably cold, snowy winters.
If you're visiting a center on your own or with friends, call ahead to verify that they're open and ask about trail conditions, which can vary greatly throughout the winter months. If conditions are only fair to poor, and you're a beginner, don't go. Wait till some fresh snow arrives, which makes for the easiest skiing and most suitable conditions for learning.
If you're experienced, the choice is yours whether or not to ski when conditions are borderline (Wild Earth Adventures cross country ski trips are cancelled when that's the case). If the center is open, some of the trails should presumably be in decent or passable shape.
Upon arriving at the ski center your first stop will usually be at the ski shop -- to rent equipment, if you don't have your own, and to pay the trail fee (usually $10-$20). At some locations the trail fee will be collected from you at an entrance booth as you drive in. The ski shop is also usually the place to sign up for a lesson if you want one. On Wild Earth Adventures trips a short lesson is included, with additional instruction and assistance available for those who need it.
Be sure to get a trail map and study it if you're going to be taking off on a tour of your own. Check information boards, where there may be announcements about possible trail closings or hazards, and heed any warning signs. If you're on your own and you're not familiar with trail maps, or there's anything else you don't understand, be sure to ask someone in the ski shop for an explanation.
Equipment Rentals
You need to know nothing about cross country ski equipment in order to rent it. Trust the staff of the ski center or store to fit you with the right size skis, boots, and poles. If an item doesn't seem to function properly once you're out on the trail, return to have someone check it, and exchange the equipment if necessary.
Rental rates vary considerably. Total rental cost per day tends to run from $15-25 for all gear. After 1 pm there may be a half-day rate available, typically amounting to a couple of dollars off. Lower daily rates are often available if you rent for several consecutive days, or are staying at an inn, hotel, or ranch that's associated with a ski center.
Although it's not always required, whenever you rent equipment be prepared to leave a credit card, or your driver's license, or a substantial security deposit, which protects the ski center or store against theft or failure to return the equipment.
Most cross country ski centers offer lessons taught by certified instructors. Such lessons aren't expensive, and if you're a beginner, taking a lesson is a good way to get off on the right foot. It will familiarize you with the basics and allow you to practice a bit under the eye of an expert. As mentioned above, Wild Earth Adventures trips include a short lesson and additional instruction for those who need it.
If you're visiting a ski center on your own or with friends and want to sign up for a lesson, there's usually a sign-up sheet at the ski shop. A group lesson will typically cost $15-$25 per person, and private lessons are often available at a higher fee. If you're accompanied by an experienced friend who can give you tips and help you on your way, you might want to skip the lesson at the start. There's nothing to keep you from taking one anytime you feel the need for it.
When it comes to learning and engaging in cross country skiing, some of us believe that one thing is more important than everything else put together: cross country skiing (and this holds for ALL outdoor activities) should be ENJOYABLE! While it makes sense to learn from experts, skiing "the wrong way" and having a terrific time of it is surely superior to learning it "by the book" without pleasure.
Avoid the pitfall suffered by some beginners of focusing too intently on form and technique, becoming overly self-conscious, and feeling frustrated when it doesn't come together right away. If you feel stressed out after your first time on skis you may not want to try it again. Unless you're unusually ambitious, you don't need to master technique for now. And keep in mind that you don't need to be a "good skier" to experience the joys of wild nature on cross country skis.
Skiing on Groomed Trails
Trails are routinely groomed at cross country ski centers, and sometimes on public lands as well. Grooming makes the skiing much easier. The process involves preparing the trail surface, which includes compressing fresh snow and often laying down tracks. Modern-day grooming at ski centers is often done by huge machines designed for that purpose. On public lands and at more primitive ski centers it's may involve a snowmobile dragging a simple device to set tracks.
Part of the trail fee you pay at ski centers and some parks goes to the considerable cost of grooming, and there would surely be more groomed trails on public lands if the machinery wasn't so expensive. Several states where cross country skiing is popular have found a solution by requiring skiers to purchase a state ski pass or permit -- the funds collected go for trail grooming as well as keeping parking lots plowed. There are also ski clubs throughout the country which raise funds to provide for groomed trails on local public lands.
Groomed trails make Nordic skiing almost a breeze, even if somewhat less adventurous -- especially with the tracks, which help guide your skis and make it possible to gain speed with less effort. And grooming really saves the day for cross country after it's rained or there's been a melt that then refreezes, creating an icy crust that's almost impossible to ski on. Grooming breaks the crust, turns up fresh snow from underneath, compresses it, and lays down tracks -- creating a skiable trail network again.
Another kind of groomed trail worth mentioning briefly is a groomed snowmobile trail. Most of us prefer not to share trails with snowmobiles, since they're sources of air pollution, excessive noise, and occasionally high-speed shenanigans (which are disruptive to wildlife, not to mention a skier's peace of mind).
In some areas cross country skiing is permitted on snowmobile trails. If local ski options are limited and snowmobile use is light, you may want to consider trying such trails. While a groomed snowmobile trail has no tracks, the surface is packed, so it's easier to ski on than an ungroomed backcountry trail.
Skiing on Ungroomed Trails
Far from all cross country skiing takes place on groomed trails, to be sure. A great number of designated cross country ski trails throughout the United States and elsewhere are ungroomed -- meaning you're skiing on the trail "as is," without the snow being prepared or altered in any except by other skiers or snowshoers. An ungroomed trail may also refer to any other suitable route you ski on, such as a hiking trail, nature trail, or an unplowed road.
In using such trails you're likely to be in for much more of an adventure than at a ski center or a designated trail network in a park or forest. There are usually far fewer skiers than on groomed trails, and sometimes it'll be no one other than yourself. It could be a day of excitement, exploration, discovery -- you and nature alone (along with any friends, companions, or a group, if you're with one), you and the wilderness -- as you break tracks through fresh snow.
Undesignated and ungroomed trails, however, are often rougher and include more obstacles, especially if someone hasn't cleared away fallen tree branches, and there are no bridges or boards placed across streams, etc. Conditions can be poor to impossible if it hasn't snowed in some time. And if there's fresh, deep snow, breaking tracks can be extremely tiring. The risk of getting lost is also greater, since trails may be poorly marked, unmarked, or otherwise hard to follow.
Beginners and those with limited experience will find it easier to learn on groomed trails, so the usual advice is to avoid ungroomed trails until you're a reasonably accomplished skier. But if you happen to live in an area where the options are limited, don't avoid going cross country skiing just because there aren't any groomed trails nearby. After all, groomed trails are a modern phenomenon. The art of Nordic skiing survived successfully for thousands of years without them. If you have easy access to a park that offers suitable ungroomed trails or open areas, go for it!
Backcountry Touring
A backcountry ski tour is the ultimate adventure for cross country skiers. Such an outing isn't for everyone, being the Nordic equivalent of a wilderness hike or trek, whether it's a day trip or an overnight excursion involving snow-camping. Absent are the conveniences of a ski center, and you've got the additional potential hazards of winter wilderness travel.
The word "backcountry" has different usages. In a cross country context, sometimes it just means any place where a person might ski other than at a ski center, which could include a small state park or preserve. Most of us, however, speak of the backcountry as a large area of wilderness -- commonly but not entirely limited to what we find in some national parks, forests, and state parks. The only intrusion may be a trail system, if any, and the rest is wild nature.
Needless to say, you shouldn't take up serious backcountry touring until you're an advanced skier and also have gained extensive wilderness experience throughout the year. It would be wise to read books on the subject, study wilderness survival methods, practice winter camping, and hone your ski skills with an instructor. And because of the particular risks, backcountry touring should only be done with others -- either fully qualified companions or an organized group.
Trail Etiquette
A few rules of etiquette are suggested at cross country ski centers, and it's a good idea to follow them anywhere you ski. Unless you're in a remote wilderness area, you'll usually be sharing the trails with others, and it's easier for everyone when there's a shared understanding of the need to ski in a way that's considerate of others.
When other skiers are around, whether you're using tracked or untracked trails, keep to the right except when passing. When overtaking another skier, always pass on the left, and since he or she may not hear you coming up from behind, for safety's sake give the person a few seconds' notice by calling out "on your left" or "track" (but not with such volume that you'll startle, annoy, or intimidate). A friendly "hello" may suffice.
Faster skiers usually have the right-of-way. When another skier is passing you from behind, keep well to the right (but don't feel you have to keep looking back to see if anyone is coming -- it's their obligation to let you know if they'll be passing close by). When the trail is narrow, get off to the side so the other skier can pass you safely. If the trail is reasonably wide, you shouldn't have to constantly disrupt your skiing to let any faster skiers pass -- it's their responsibility to safely get around you.
Anytime skiers coming from opposite directions meet on a hill, the downhill skier always has the right-of-way. If you're skiing uphill, move -- off the trail if necessary -- so the skier coming downhill can descend without risking a collusion with you.
For reasons of safety, always slow down in the presence of other skiers -- especially when it's necessary to pass within a few feet of each other -- and keep your ski poles close to your body so you don't accidentally poke someone.
Remember that without warning, others (or you) could lose control and fall, or unexpectedly change direction. Give others a wide berth, especially when following them downhill -- so you'll have enough time to stop or steer to the side if the skier in front of you suddenly falls.
Whenever you take a fall, do your best to get off the trail and out of the way of any other skiers as quickly as possible. If you've left a "sitzmark" or depression in the snow that could serve to trip up other skiers, fill it in with snow from alongside the trail.
Whenever you need to rest, or to pause to catch your breath, or check your map, or adjust your clothing, show consideration to other skiers by not blocking the route. Step off the trail until you're ready to go again. If a hill is too steep for you, and you choose to take off your skis and walk up or down the hill, always get totally off the trail to do so (to avoid leaving footprints in the trail that mess it up for other skiers).
Finally, please don't bring your pet. Cross country skiing and dogs don't mix. They often mess up tracks, foul the trail, and get in the way or sometimes even jump on skiers, creating an annoying hazard. While dogs are prohibited at almost all ski centers, they're often allowed on public lands. But do everyone a favor by leaving your pet at home when you go skiing.
Equipment: Skis, Boots, and Poles
There's never been a wider selection of cross country ski equipment available, and everything has become increasingly specialized for different uses. Renting gear is always a good bet at the start, especially if you're not sure of your commitment to cross country skiing and whether you want to make the investment. It's also an excellent way to learn more about equipment, try out different models, and see what works best (if you'll be coming on a Wild Earth Adventures cross country ski trip, equipment rentals are always available at the ski centers we visit).
Trust the ski center or store staff to outfit you properly. If you're purchasing ski gear from a store, do your best to find a salesperson who knows the equipment well and is also a seasoned cross country skier. If you can bring along an experienced friend, all he better. Take as much time as necessary so you leave with the right skis, boots, and poles.
Purchasing equipment by mail order can be a trickier proposition. You'll need to know something about gear, sizing, and the kind of cross country skis and boots most appropriate for you. Some companies offer an information line where you can speak with someone who's knowledgeable about the equipment being sold, which can be extremely helpful.
And how much will you pay for cross country ski equipment? As with other outdoor gear, the price range is pretty wide. You can still sometimes find a complete package of top-quality skis, boots and poles for $250 or less, and it's also easy to spend considerably more.
Sales on equipment are common before the ski season and toward the end of it, so these are often the best times to buy. You may be able to get half off for discontinued models, which might suit your purposes just fine. And don't rule out buying used equipment, including a store's or cross-country ski center's rental gear, if they're offering a low price for it.
Cross Country Skis
If you've decided to buy, your most important ally is a competent salesperson. To help determine the particular equipment you'll need, a good salesperson should first ask what kind of cross country skiing you expect to do -- including whether you expect to mainly be using groomed or ungroomed trails (or both) -- and whether you're a novice who's simply looking for skis to learn on, or an experienced skier in search of equipment that meets other specifications.
Since you're probably not going to want to own more than one pair of skis at the start, the most versatile (and closest to all-purpose) cross country skis are usually "light touring skis," which should be suitable both for in-track skiing at a cross country ski center and on ungroomed trails at your local park or natural area.
Make it clear to the salesperson that you want to be able to ski on groomed trails but also off-trail sometimes. Don't let someone sell you an extra skinny ski that's going to be impossible to use in the backwoods. A light touring ski will be narrow enough for tracked trails but wide enough to give you some support in fresh snow. It should also have some "sidecut," meaning the waist or center will be narrower than the tip and tail, which makes moving and turning on unpacked snow easier.
With experience you may develop a strong preference for one variety of cross country skiing, perhaps putting you in the market for a more specialized ski. The lightest, skinniest, and fastest skis are of course suitable for racing. Whether or not competition interests you, you may want to get skinnier skis if you love speed and have regular access to groomed trails.
If, in contrast, you're drawn to exploring deep snow and great unspoiled expanses of wilderness, you're going to need a much wider backcountry ski. And if you expect to combine off-trail adventures with telemarking or other downhill techniques, your best bet may be a metal-edged telemark ski.
There are also skating skis, designed specifically for skating technique, which are shorter and stiffer than regular cross country skis and have less camber. A combination-type ski is available as well, good for both skating and traditional Nordic skiing.
And finally, to complicate life even further, during the past couple of decades a crop of new shorter skis arrived to compete with traditional-length cross country skis, and they're available for both in-track and off-trail uses. These skis have generally gotten a good reception and offer some advantages, including an ability to turn and maneuver more easily, but they provide insufficient support for off-trail skiing.
Don't let the potentially befuddling number of choices discourage you. Utilize the expertise of salespeople to simplify the process. We live in the world where the profit motive fuels fierce competition between companies, resulting in constant innovation, endless improvements, and also more than a few gimmicks. Don't worry about trying to find the perfect cross country skis! (which is like trying to find the perfect boots, perfect car, or perfect anything). For most of us they're mainly a means for getting around in the snow, having some healthy fun, and enjoying winter's natural wonders.
Waxable Versus Waxless Skis
Until a few decades ago cross country skis had to be waxed in order to get the proper grip. This changed radically with the introduction of waxless skis, which have a notched pattern underneath that holds the snow when pressure is applied. While the art of waxing still probably needs to be mastered by all serious practitioners, it's no longer an essential skill for cross country skiers to have, and you can postpone learning it indefinitely. Virtually all skis available for rental these days are waxless.
Waxless skis work reasonably well under most snow conditions, and are unquestionably adequate for novices. The best thing about them is that your skis are always ready to go. With waxing you need a few minutes to apply the wax, which may later have to be scraped off and replaced with a different wax if the temperature and snow conditions change, as can happen anytime. It can be a particular hassle when temperatures are around freezing. The advantage of waxable skis is that you can maintain the best control and glide under the widest range of conditions.
If you don't like the idea of learning waxing, make life easier for yourself by starting with and sticking to waxless cross country skis. You're always welcome to think about purchasing waxable skis and taking up waxing at some later time. If and when you become an expert skier, or a serious student of the sport, or want to improve your control, or get involved in competition, that will definitely be the time to consider acquiring waxable skis and becoming initiated into the art of waxing. Learn it from a friend, or a ski shop, or from a book.
Getting Fitted with Cross Country Skis
A good salesperson or ski rental person is essential here. If you're renting, they'll help fit you with the right skis and you don't need to know anything about it. If you're buying, it's better to have some knowledge before you make the investment.
If you're getting traditional-style skis, the old rule of thumb for choosing the correct length ski for your height is that when you're standing with your arm raised straight up next to the skis, the tips should reach the general area of your elevated wrist. It doesn't have to be exact. For skating skis and other shorter skis different rules apply.
Even more important than length is the cross country ski's camber (the amount the ski arcs off the ground) and flexibility, which will affect whether your skis are going to grip the snow adequately for you or not. Both vary considerably from one ski to another. The appropriate amount of camber and flexibility will depend on both your body weight and your ability to ski.
There's a popular test you can do with a friend (or a salesperson) on a smooth floor to see if the flexibility and camber of a pair of cross country skis are right for you: stand on the skis with your weight evenly balanced between them, and try to slide an envelope under the center of them. If it can't be done easily -- because both skis are touching the floor under your feet -- they don't have enough camber or are too flexible for your weight, so you won't get any glide with them. And if the space is too large, it'll be hard for you to get enough traction in the snow to push forward.
Preparing Cross Country Skis for Use
Waxless skis require little maintenance, but it's suggested that a glide wax be applied to the tips and tails when you first purchase the skis and periodically thereafter. The store or ski shop can usually do this for you (typically for a small charge), or you may ask them for instruction on how to do it on your own.
Additionally, the bottoms of waxless skis should be treated with silicone (available from your ski shop) on a regular basis, which will help give you a better glide, protect the ski bottoms, and also keep them from icing up -- a common occurrence on days when temperatures are hovering around freezing.
Cross Country Ski Boots
Most cross country ski boots bear little resemblance to bulky downhill ski boots, and with the increased specialization of Nordic skis has come a similar diversity of boot designs. The lightest ones, which are made for use with racing or in-track skis, are cut below the ankles and closer to running shoes -- thus allowing maximum freedom of movement -- than what we ordinarily think of as boots.
Boots designed for use with backcountry or other off-trail skis, in contrast, are more like hiking boots -- much heavier, stiffer, and more rigid, because of the need for lots of additional support. Skating boots are also stiffer, and telemark boots are almost like downhill ski boots. Boots that are made to be used with light touring skis fall somewhere in between the racing and backcountry extremes.
As with other footwear, nothing is more important than getting a good fit. Foot pain or blisters can spoil or at least put a real damper on any outing, and it'll be hard to avoid constantly thinking of wanting to get those boots off. Make sure there's toe space to spare, and not much slippage at the heel when you walk or ski in them. Since it's usually advisable to wear reasonably heavy socks with the boots, be sure to try them on in the store with heavy socks as well as liner (thin inner) socks. And don't buy unless they feel comfortable from the start.
Ask at the ski shop about recommended treatment for boots. If the uppers are synthetic they probably require little care aside from a wiping clean after each use, but some additional treatment may be suggested. If leather is included, you'll need to apply oil, wax, or other preparation on a fairly regular basis to keep it from drying out.
One common blunder to avoid is allowing ski boots (or anything else, for that matter) that are wet from snow to dry out next to a hot stove, furnace, or fireplace. They can overheat and be irrevocably damaged. Dry boots at room temperature away from direct sources of heat.
Bindings are the devices that allow your ski boots to be attached to the cross country skis. You may or may not have a choice in the kind of bindings you'll get. It's essential that they be compatible with the kind of boot you're going to be using. The salesperson will help you get the right ones.
After making a purchase it's necessary to have the bindings mounted, which involves drilling holes in the skis and cementing the bindings. This is usually done by the store for free or a small service charge. Sometimes the mounting can be done while you wait, or you may have to leave the skis overnight or longer.
Ski Poles
Poles help you maintain balance and stability on your skis, and also provide an additional means of limited propulsion, so they're an important part of the equipment package. Most poles are made of fiberglass or other synthetic materials, or aluminum; generally speaking, the lighter and stiffer the poles, the better. Like everything else, designs vary with intended use. One of many variables is basket size and shape (the basket is attached near the tip of the pole and keeps it from sinking in the snow too deeply). Smaller baskets are fine for tracked trails, and larger ones best for off-trail travel.
If you're buying traditional cross country skis, poles of the correct length will ordinarily come up to your armpits. Skating poles are longer. Adjustable poles are especially recommended for backcountry use, since you need different lengths at different times in steep terrain.
Cross Country Ski Clothing
Since the cross country ski boom of the 1970s and 1980s, lots of specially designed clothing for cross country skiing has been marketed to the public. Should you purchase a ski outfit if you already have other outdoor clothing? That's up to you, but it's unnecessary -- although racers and long-distance skiers may benefit from the lightweight (and fashionably designed) clothing available.
Unless you have a compulsion to wear the latest Nordic ski outfit, which will often be expensive and "loud," you should do just fine layering yourself in any warm, non-cotton clothing that's reasonably loose-fitting for maximum freedom of movement.


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Immersion Experiences
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Visiting places and talking with people in those places helps to broaden our understanding of how we are all connected as brothers and sisters in Christ and how we can stand in solidarity with one another. By witnessing firsthand some of the challenges that face these brothers and sisters of ours, we become more committed to bringing attention to their lives and their voices.
From time to time, Incarnation offers immersion trips to places in our region, our country, or internationally. Though service may be a part of these trips, our goal is not to go and do for others, but rather to immerse ourselves in a reality different than our own and to spend time sharing our lives and our stories with one another. Ultimately, this can lead to a deeper connection to one another and a firmer conviction to work for a more just world that moves us closer to God's vision for God's people.
Below are three current immersion trip offerings. Watch the bulletin and listen to Parish Family Business to learn more about what's happening in this area. Contact the Coordinator of Justice & Charity in the office (email@example.com) if you have questions or ideas.
Border Immersion Trip – El Paso, Texas
In the spring of 2013, a group of five Incarnation parishioners traveled to El Paso, Texas, to learn more about the realities of immigration and life on the border. We were hosted by the School Sisters of St. Francis and the Columban Fathers. By spending a week learning about the complexities of the US immigration system and the many factors that contribute to the desire and need to migrate, the group became much more knowledgable about this issue, as well as much more able to empathize with the challenges that immigrants–especially those from Latin America–face.
In visiting places like a farmworkers' center, professors at the UTEP, Border Patrol, the store for a woman's craft cooperative located in Juarez, youth detention centers, the Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services, shelters for immigrants, and a chaplain from an adult detention center, as well as spending time in the colonia neighborhoods and talking directly with immigrants, the group came to better see that now is the time for humane, just, and comprehensive immigration reform that upholds the dignity and worth of all people, everywhere. We look forward to sending another parish group to El Paso in early 2014.
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Our parish community tries to send a delegation to Pandiassou, Haiti, each year to strengthen our twinning partnership with the Little Brothers and Little Sisters of the Incarnation. Check out the Haiti page to the left to learn more about this relationship. We anticipate that our next parish group will travel to Haiti in November/December 2013. (Haiti photo credits: Linda Hexter)
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Eco-Pilgrimage to Appalachia/Eastern Kentucky
Interfaith prayer service at a mountaintop removal site
From September 12-14, Incarnation parishioners have the opportunity to travel to the Appalachian region of Eastern Kentucky to learn more about environmental stewardship and environmental issues of concern to the people of this area. We will work with the Catholic Committee of Appalachia for this trip. Our group will learn more about the culture, economy, environment, poverty, and other aspects of the region. We plan to visit places such as a mountaintop removal site, a fracking site, a panel of local people who want to share about their lives/stories, the Christian Appalachian Project, and others. Cost for accommodations/travel/breakfasts is $150 per person, and space is limited for the trip! If you have questions or would like to go, please contact Dianne Gagliano (964.1939, firstname.lastname@example.com) or Carl Stacy (973.3759, email@example.com).


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Aquavit (or Akvavit), literally translated as "water of life", is a traditional pale grape or grain spirit first distilled centuries ago in the pastoral regions of Northern Italy, France, Sweden, Iceland and Denmark. The best known brands are the Swedish O.P. Anderson , the Norweigian Gambol of Linie and the Danish Aarlborg.
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Tasting Note: Crystal-clear in appearance, the nose exhibits distinct caraway character. An extremely pure caraway flavour dominates the palate filling every corner of the mouth followed by a faint trace of orange. This is a full bodied akvavit, best served chilled as an accompaniment to herrings on rye bread or other full flavoured seafood and spicy dishes. Its versatility as an aperitif should not be underestimated.
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Black border in Premiere Pro
Formats that I used;
All pictures are are 1920 x 1080 in dimension, before imported to Premiere Pro
Premiere Pro export Format H.264
Preset HDTV 1080p 25 high quality
What am I doing wrong?
The Supplement: Edmund Dulac
CGAA One-A-Day: The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
"As I rapidly made the mesmeric passes, amid ejaculations of "dead! dead!" absolutely bursting from the tongue and not from the lips of the sufferer, his whole frame at once—within the space of a single minute, or even less, shrunk—crumbled—absolutely rotted away beneath my hands. Upon the bed, before that whole company, there lay a nearly liquid mass of loathsome—of detestable putridity."
Below is another illustration by Harry Clarke, whose work was featured recently in The Supplement. The horror of Valdemar's super-accelerated decay is conveyed here in startling fine-line filigree...
Need some Premiere Pro help.
Does anyone know why Permiere crashes everytime I trie to render? I put normal MP3 files and even tried WAV, yet it still crashes saying that an unexpected error occured.
I am confused.
Retro-Fest Awards: The Results
Congratulations to all those involved.
Gremlin Box Studios
KLED Animation Studios
Void Canvas Studios
Please note: A panel of ten professionals reviewed your work. All judges were independent of the festival project and in some cases of the University. Phil & I did not cast votes.
@ Help Please
At the moment, I've put up the JPEG along with a link to the scribd page to let people actually read it, but this is not a good situation
Creating and printing your hand-in CD. Advice.
I believe it has been asked of you to have a lovingly presented hand-in disc for your final crit. Printing discs at the University is very simple and can be printed at the IT Offices down the hallway.
Printing from the office costs £2 I believe. The office does have a small stock of blank CD's but I'd wager a bet that if 30 CG Arts students rushed into the office Friday morning asking to print CD's then they would run out very quickly. If you don't have the means to print your own CD's then get in their ASAP!
My suggestion would be for you to pool some funds with some of your colleagues and head down to Staples and buy yourselves a big bulk of plain white printable discs, which will last you for the rest of your time on the course.
Also, bare in mind that the IT guys aren't always around, so give yourself enough time to get your CD produced. You can always print your disc on say Tuesday and burn the files on Friday.
Printing quality tends to be decent. I'd suggest something clear and bold. For example the two I submitted for my Minor Project:
The blue one came out much nicer.
You can find CD templates from a billion sources on the web. Here's one such website:
A step by step guide:
- Using a template and Photoshop, create your CD image. Make sure your dpi is somewhere between 150 and 300.
- Save the image as a JPEG.
- Put that image on a memory stick and head to down to the IT office.
- Either with a CD bought from the office or with a CD of your own, get that bad boy printed.
- Go pay your debt to society round at the counter in the Modelmaking and Theatre department.
- Easy!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
FAO CGAA Yr 1: Unit 4/Storytelling - Final Crit Presentation Content Guidelines
In terms of content for your crit on Friday, 4th March, please present the following:
- Your 'Art Of' publication (as Powerpoint, pdf slideshow or Scribd).
- Your Animatic.
- Your CG Pre-viz.
- Use your blog to present from if all content is uploaded.
L1 will be open at 9am - students are to copy their work onto the computer in readiness for the crit to begin PROMPTLY at 10am.
The order of presentations will run z through a, which means we're starting with Alex!
Remember - Unauthorised non-attendance at a final crit = non-submission. If you're running late, please let Ann Price know (firstname.lastname@example.com) - as Jackie Andrew is on holiday.
Good luck!
Blog Update - Help Needed...
I need your help, I changed my blog name and address and I need to know if my updates are coming through and you can select my new blog address in the side thing on your dashboard.
I know that my old one (yesmynameisearl.blogspot.com) is still there but saying its removed. Dan also says that my new updates are not coming through...
If you just leave a comment saying whether I'm still visable or why I'm not is greatly appreciated...
Will I have to change back to my old address?
I've temporarily changed the web address back to see if that's what is causing the issue. I don't mind keeping the old address, as long as the title is different...
It seems to be because I changed the web address. I've changed it back, so could you see if my posts are coming through again, and what my title is on the following dashboard thing, that'll be great :)
FAO CGAA Yr 1: Unit 4/Storytelling - 'Think Calm'
"A powdered feed essential, suitable for all horses to help maintain a Calm outlook. ThinkCalm provides a rich source of bio-available magnesium and natural acid buffers to support a healthy digestive system. Also includes a blend of herbs and a unique plant extract to support the production of calming hormones"
- Feeding Instructions:
- Horses: 2 Scoops (90g) Daily
- Ponies: 1.5 Scoops (67g) Daily
I don't know how many scoops of ThinkCalm a CGAA first year might need in crit week to stave off any last minute panics or creative 'brain freeze', but what I can prescribe more confidently is the following advice:
- Look back at the brief - (do it right now!)
- Create an '@Phil' post if you're unsure what is being asked.
- Back-up your work.
- Proof read your written assignment: check that the content of your main body corresponds with your intentions as stated in your introduction. Have you used the Harvard method correctly? Are your quotations italicised? Is your bibliography and illustration list all present and correct?
- Be ready to print your Unit 4 essay on Thursday after the Symposia (Don't do it on Friday!).
- Get your branded submission disc designed tonight - and printed on Monday/Tuesday (There will be a queue).
- Keep calm and carry on.
- Be amazing.
The Supplement: Kent Williams
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Does anyone have a spare registration key for Microsoft office Home and Student 2007 or 2010? I understand that most of the time it comes with 3. I would be incredibly grateful.
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Harbour Masters Notice 24/19
Partial collapse of obsolete fuel Jetty - Brixham Harbour
The Cowes - Torquay launched offshore powerboat racing as a sport in Britain in 1961 and is one of the most spectacular powerboat events in the British sporting calendar.
The Cowes - Torquay - Cowes race covers a distance of 182 nautical miles. The record of two hours, eighteen minutes and five seconds was set in 2008 by Fabio Buzzi, Simon Powell and Rafael Del Pino from Italy in the boat 'Red FPT' at an average speed of 91.1 mph.
The first race boats will arrive in Tor Bay from Cowes at 10am depending on the weather conditions and will be available for viewing from Haldon Pier from this time. There will be a parade lap off just off the pier at approximately 2.30pm before the boats set off for the race back to Cowes.
Website: http://cowestorquaycowes.co.uk
30 August 2020
From 10am till 2pm
Haldon Pier, Torquay Harbour, Beacon Quay, Torquay, TQ1 2BG


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Yiddish with George and Laura
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What do George and Laura Bush have in common with Dick and Jane? Well, both hail from prototypical WASP families. And, perhaps more to the point, both exhibit a natural resistance to moral complexity (i.e., reality).
That's the premise of this hilarious new primer-style book in which George, Laura, and the entire Bush family communicate with uncharacteristic expressiveness, conveying shades of of feeling and nuances of meaning that plain old English can't deliver--by peppering their conversatuon with Yiddishisms.
See George's mother.
Her name is Bar.
She wears a lot of pearls and is a farbisseneh.
"You are late, George," Bar says.
"Of course I am late," George says.
"I am the President of the United States.
I am a big macher."
Like all good primers, YIDDISH WITH GEORGE AND LAURA tells a simple story--and, in the end, important life lessons are imparted.